Darren Young On The “Ellen” Show – Discusses Being The First Openly Gay Wrestler (Video)

Darren Young who’s real name is Fred Rosser performs became the first openly gay pro wrestler. He told Ellen about his decision, and how his life has changed.

The Undertaker & Michelle McCool Training This Week

Michelle-McCool-and-The-Undertaker-the-undertaker-and-michelle-mccool-11998286-611-411Michelle McCool was at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando this week working out with some of the developmental Divas. The Undertaker was also their training & giving pointers to some of the talent.

Jim Ross Had “No Intention” Of Retiring As Recent As Last Week

The controversy surrounding the retirement of Jim Ross continues to grow with this latest report. F4WOnline.com noted that Jim Ross was telling fans he had no plans on retiring as recent as his Q&A event in Scotland last week. Ross said he had no intention of retiring and talked about continuing his work in WWE developmental. Ross added that he would never retire and would always be there when needed. Ross also said that the day he would retire is the day they bury him.

TNA No Surrender Recap: September 12 2013

200px-TNA_No_Surrender_LogoVideo from earlier in the day of the BFGS final 4, AJ Styles, Austin Aries, Bobby Roode & Magnus arriving.

Bully Ray with Brooke Tessmacher came to the ring. Bully was in a bad mood. He said him & the clubs Vice President are not on the same page. Bully said he is willing to forgive Mr. Anderson & blamed all their problems on Hulk Hogan. Hogan came out & called Bully a cry baby & told him he needs to worry about defending his Title against Anderson. Bully said he knows his brother Anderson will do the right thing. Hogan stated again that Bully needs to worry about Anderson. Bully called Anderson out. Hogan offered a handshake to Anderson but Anderson walk right on past him & went to the ring. Bully said to Hogan notice how Anderson turned his back on you. Bully said our colors are stronger than Hogan will ever be. Billy asked Anderson to apologize. Anderson said he was out of line & he can’t wait to get out of line tonight. Anderson dropped Bully with a hard right hand. Bully rolled out of the ring. Anderson said he will be the new World Heavyweight Champion. Hogan wished Bully good luck & announced the Title match is now a last man standing match.

BFGS Semi-Final Match: Austin Aries VS AJ Styles: AJ got the win to advance to the BFGS Final.

Backstage Sting talked to Magnus, Sting said the Mafia made an exception by making him a member of the Mafia because they knew he would be a future Champion. Sting said Magnus is going to become the World Heavyweight Champion. Magnus said the future is now.

BFGS Semi-Final Match: Bobby Roode VS Magnus: Magnus got the win to advance to the BFGS Final against AJ Styles.

Backstage Roode was upset he didn’t win. he told Daniels & Kazarian that it is Hogan’s fault & that Hogan tried to screw them. Roode said lets screw Hogan back. Roode said if we’re not going to the BFGS Finals then nobody is going to the Finals. Daniels said they got his back.

Backstage Hogan talked to Manik. Hogan said Manik is on fire & told him to keep doing what he is doing. Manik said he wants to test himself against Jeff Hardy. Hogan said he will make it happen. Dixie Carter came in to talk to Hogan. Dixie said she got a call from Bellator’s attorney’s & they are pulling Rampage Jackson & Tito Ortiz from the show to protect their pay-per-view on November 2nd. Hogan said he is fine with it & maybe after November 2nd they will feed Tito to Rampage on a silver platter.

Bully Ray backstage with Aces & Eights members Bischoff, Briscoe & Knux. Bully said he can’t believe what is happening to this club & the disrespect the Vice President has showed him. Bully said he thinks the 3 of them are happy about what has happened & that they want Anderson as their President & World Heavyweight Champion. Bully said he can’t believe they would feel that way after all he has done for them. Bully called Anderson a selfish bastard & said he has done nothing. Bully said he knows that they don’t want Anderson as their President & World Heavyweight Champion. Bully said he knows they will do the right thing, he knows they wear the clubs colors proud. Bully said he is proud of them & loves them & he hopes they feel the same way about him.

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Last Man Standing Match: Mr. Anderson VS TNA World Heavyweight Champ Bully Ray: Brooke Tessmacher was at ringside with Bully. Bully shove the ref into the corner knocking him out. Anderson hit the Mic Check on Bully. Anderson tried to revive the ref. Bully hit a move on Anderson. Bischoff, Briscoe & Knux came to the ring & helped Anderson up. Brooke hit Anderson with a low blow from behind. Knux, Bischoff & Briscoe triple powerbombed Anderson but Anderson beat the 10 count. Bully wrapped a big chain around his fist & nailed Anderson busting him open & once again Anderson made it back up before the 10 count. Bully speared Anderson through a table & finally got the 10 count to get the win. After the match Anderson was carted off on a stretcher. Bully attacked a helpless Anderson on the stretcher on the ramp. Bully took Anderson’s cut away. Bully delivered a Piledriver to Anderson on the ramp.

ODB cut a promo for her match next week against Mickie James for the Knockouts Championship.

TNA Tag Team Champions James Storm & Gunner came to the ring. Storm talked about drinking beer & said Gunner wanted to fight. Storm said they could do both but needed some opponents. Chavo & Hernandez came out & Chavo said they are better & they want a Title shot. Gunner said next week if they can beat them then they can have a Title shot.

BFGS Final: Magnus VS AJ Styles: Daniels, Kazarian & Roode came out during the match & attacked Magnus & AJ & beat them down. 2 ref’s came down to get Roode, Daniels & Kazarian out of the ring. Back from the break the match continued. AJ got the win & is the winner of the BFGS & will face Bully Ray for the World Heavyweight Championship at Bound For Glory on October 20th in San Diego. After the match AJ said he said he was going to do it & he did it. AJ pointed around to some fans & said he couldn’t have done it without them. AJ said he got a lot of response about what he said a couple of weeks ago but he didn’t get a call, text or Tweet from Dixie Carter. AJ said he pointed out a lot of mistakes over the past 11 years. AJ said for Dixie to show up next week because if she thought he pointed out some mistakes a couple of weeks ago, he is about to bust out the biggest one next week. AJ said “Dixie Carter this is your wake up call for next week.”

Rumors About Jim Ross Retirement Raise Questions

Multiple reports out that JR was actually released by Vince as opposed to Ross stepping down himself. All due to JR not being able to control Ric Flair on a panel during SummerSlam weekend.

Total Divas Time Change

Total Divas LogoThe second half of season one of Total Divas will begin airing November 17th. The show will air at 9/8C, which is an hour earlier from when it airs now.

Will John Cena Be Returning To WWE TV Next Month?

cenabow3Even though John Cena wont be able to wrestle until around Royal Rumble time in January, there is talk about bringing him back to WWE TV in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Cena wants to start making appearances to help WWE with their Breast cancer Awareness Campaign.

Industry and Media Responds To Jim Ross Retiring

Thanks to Raj Giri from wrestlinginc.com for the following information

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross thanked the fans on his Twitter for all the support he’s received since his WWE “retirement” was announced today. He wrote, “The feedback I’ve received re: my @WWE retirement has been amazing. Heartfelt thanks to all. I’m ready 4 the next adventure. Stay tuned!” He also wrote, “You’re going to be seeing more of me :)”

– JR’s retirement has already generated a good amount of media, with stories appearing at TMZ, The London Free Press, The Atlantic Wire, and The Toronto Sun.

– Many people in the industry took to their Twitters to comment on JR’s retirement. Here are some of their comments:

Stephanie McMahon: “Thank you for everything @JRsBBQ I’ve learned so much from you. You will always be the voice of the WWE. #halloffamer”

Howard Finkel: “I wish nothing but the very best to @JRsBBQ. I’ve truly enjoyed my professional and personal association with him through the years!”

Beth Phoenix: “Thank u @JRsBBQ for doing me the honor of calling my matches & sharing ur wisdom. I was truly one of the lucky ones to b able to work w/ u!!

Brooklyn Brawler: “I have nothing but kind words for @JRsBBQ , he’s a great person.”

Scott Stanford: “I got to work with @JRsBBQ once! Wrestlemania 29 pre and post…now a collector’s item as it would be his last Wrestlemania! Good luck JR!”

Lance Storm: “@JRsBBQ is the greatest announcer to ever call a match IMO. He’s made more matches better than any wrestler ever has. ”

Joey Styles: “Thank you @JRsBBQ for being the measuring stick for Pro Wrestling announcers & teaching me how to be a @WWE sports entertainment storyteller”

Frankie Kazarian: “A very happy retirement to @JRsBBQ much deserved to a great gentleman and the voice of a generation.”

Jonathan Coachman: “I will worked with @JRsBBQ for 10 years. Most people don’t believe we are good friends but we are. The biz will miss him.#best”

Sean Waltman: “@JRsBBQ You are & always will be the best. That’s coming from a boy who grew up on Gordon Solie. Thank You Jim.”

Sho Funaki: “@JRsBBQ _ I appreciate it JR. #ThankYouJR”

The Stro: “Sorry to hear about Jim Ross retiring. Commentating legend. Tips the Hat.”

The Iron Sheik: “Jim Ross @JRsBBQ great announcer in the history. nobody better than him. i love him forever”

Justin Roberts: “The passion, knowledge & untouchable experience. Thank you @JRsBBQ for adding so much to SO many matches and stories. #LEGEND

Read more at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0911/565521/jim-ross-thanks-the-fans/#WhivpTqFItFIxJ4f.99

Vince McMahon tweets about Jim Ross retirement

As posted earlier Jim Ross is retiring from the WWE. Vince McMahon has tweeted about the announcement