Punk, Paige, and WWE’s Big Convention Plans

Our friends over at WrestlingInc.com have been busy with numerous posts this weekend. Here at the highlights of just a few of the stories there. Take the time to go over and support Raj (a former guest on DTRT Wrestling Radio).

Jim Cornett on CM Punk‘s Pipebomb in 2011: “He went out there and he said a lot of things that a lot of fans knew to be true. Jerry Jarrett, who was a master booker, always said ‘tell the fans the truth as much as you can, for as long as you can because then when you work them, they’ll think well A was the truth, B was the truth and C was the truth, then maybe D is the truth too.’ Don’t give them a bunch of bulls–t from day one. Tell them the truth from day one and then when you wanna work them, then you can slide that little white one in there. That little white lie. And they’ll believe it because you haven’t bulls–tted them so far.

“So CM Punk, and I saw it, I’ve been clean and sober from WWE programming for quite some time now, but I did watch that. It was a tremendous performance and it was a tremendous delivery. He said things that a lot of people wanted to say and he made himself in that one night, the new Steve Austin. He did it at a perfect time because his contract was coming up and he didn’t really give a s–t because he’s careful with his money but at the same time he knew he could get over doing that and somehow he manipulated them into letting him do it and probably took a few liberties out there with a live microphone. Then they had to resign him. Two weeks later when he came out to Cult of Personality by Living Color, because one thing Vince despises is having to pay music rights, I knew that he had basically got everything he had wanted in his contract. Then he was poised to become the next Stone Cold Steve Austin, the hottest babyface in all of pro wrestling, but of course once they resigned him they still had to make the point that they’re gonna control everybody and knocked him back down.”

To hear the full chat where Jim talks Midnight Express, working with Vader, the Brawl for All, Kevin Steen and much more, head to facebook.com/theinsidenetwork.

Source: PWInsider

WWE has been planning their own weekend-long convention, styled after the popular San Diego Comic Con. The plan is for the convention to be held over four days in the same city as a major pay-per-view event. There is no timetable yet for the first event as WWE officials are still working on plans and reaching out to fans via surveys to gauge their interest.

The four-day event, likely from Thursday to Sunday, would be far more like a comic convention than WWE’s current Axxess events with many different attractions. Early plans are to have a VIP ticket in the $100-$150 area as well as a general admission ticket. These tickets would be separate from the pay-per-view ticket. Early markets under consideration for the first WWE convention are New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Miami, San Antonio, New Orleans and Orlando.

Jim Ross on why he wrote that Paige wasn’t ready for the next level: “Amazing how when people ask an opinion of a NXT talent and I provide it, then it becomes a manure storm on Twitter because I merely expressed how I felt per their question. Amazing times that we live in, right? I was asked if NXT’s Paige was ready for the next level and I simply said ‘No’ because she was only 20 years old and needed more time in development before being elevated to the main roster. One can’t even rent a car in the USA until they are 25 and, no, I’m not suggesting that the talented Paige will be in development for that length of time. Point is, I am of the belief that 20 year olds don’t belong on the main roster unless it’s a rare exception.”

WWE.com – Decoding Bray Wyatt?

Reading between the lines: Bray Wyatt’s hidden message uncovered?

Hmmmm, I wonder what this is leading up to? Will there be someone (other than Daniel Bryan) to come to the aid of Kane sometime in the near future or is Kane just a Dead Man, when it comes to the Wyatt Family?

Source: WWE.com

It was R-Truth who suffered a beating at the hands of The Wyatt Family Monday night on Raw, but it was clear Bray Wyatt’s attention was devoted to another Superstar: Kane.

The giveaway came after Wyatt viciously downed Truth and instructed Kane to “follow the buzzards” — a recurring command uttered by the menacing newcomer. (Wyatt indeed repeated the message two nights later on WWE Main Event.)

Yet, a closer examination of Wyatt’s words Monday night — even before he called out The Big Red Machine by name — suggests the entire sermon may have been directed at the Superstar who Wyatt Family members Erick Rowan and Luke Harper brutally attacked one week earlier. Since he and his two disciples began appearing in vignettes last month, Wyatt has spellbound and confounded the WWE Universe in equal measure with his inscrutable rants.

A line-by-line breakdown of his speech on Raw may help decode the riddle and give clues as to what Wyatt is trying to accomplish in targeting The Devil’s Favorite Demon.

Take a look and decide for yourself:

“They’ve been lying to you, man. There ain’t no such thing as a hero, not anymore. But you … have become addicted to the illusion of what a hero is. … You think you need someone to pat you on the back.”

By dismissing heroism off the bat, could Wyatt have been zeroing in on Kane’s apparent interest in maintaining a fan-friendly image of late? The “pat on the back,” meanwhile, could refer to Kane seeking approval from either his peers (e.g., Bryan) or the WWE Universe more broadly.

“What if I was to tell you that the man who made you is a liar?”

This line might be a callous — albeit not wholly inaccurate — allusion to Kane’s father, the late Paul Bearer. The legendary manager, who passed away March 5, is a beloved figure in WWE lore. Still, there’s no denying Bearer played his share of head games while in WWE, even waging some of those psychological battles against his very own son. A more ominous interpretation suggests Wyatt was simply undermining all that Bearer taught Kane.

“What if I was to tell you that your own flesh and blood turned his back on you?”

Any reference to Kane’s “flesh and blood” immediately brings to mind one name: The Undertaker. The Phenom and his half-brother have fought each other in some of the most hellish battles ever witnessed in WWE, but last we saw of The Undertaker, he was firmly on Kane’s side. Then again, following an ambush by The Hounds of Justice in April, The Undertaker has gone MIA. Perhaps Wyatt is wise to something that remains hidden from the rest of us.

“I will never turn my back on you, and maybe, maybe the answers you seek have been slapping you right in the face.Maybe, just maybe, I — Bray Wyatt, the eater of worlds — have been the answer all along.”

Considering what transpired between Kane and The Wyatt Family on the July 8 edition of Raw, this comment — coupled with Wyatt’s admission that R-Truth was “not the truth we seek” — only fuels speculation that Wyatt was speaking to The Big Red Machine all along. By telling Kane to “follow the buzzards,” was the lantern-carrying enigma offering Kane salvation, or a future of decay?

One thing seems for certain: There’s way more to Bray Wyatt than meets the eye.

First Time In Decades James Hellwig Has Been On “Good Terms” With WWE

James Hellwig AKA “The Ultimate Warrior “is on good terms with World Wrestling Entertainment he told Sam Roberts in a interview following the announcement that Warrior would be a featured legend in the new 2K14 video game. You can watch the interview below.

Preview Of WWE Reality Show Reveals John Cena’s Relationship Fears

Yesterday TMZ released a clip from the upcoming “Total Diva’s” reality show. In the clip John Cena is confronted about his future with Nikki Bella as the two are at a restaurant. “Total Diva’s” premiers July 28 on the E! network.

Destination X Recap: July 18 2013

Bully Ray came to the ring. Taz was missing from the announce table & Jeremy Borash was there in his place. Bully said enough is enough, all week everybody has been talking about one little boy, Chris Sabin. The fans chanted for Sabin. Bully said that kid ain’t got a shot in hell of beating the World Heavyweight Champion. Bully said that he is the most hated man in wrestling & that’s just the way he wants it. Bully said everything is perfect, the table is set, it’s a perfect night for Bully Ray to defeat Chris Sabin, it’s a perfect night for Aces & Eights to destroy the Main Event Mafia. Bully said he wants to talk to his wife & called Brooke Hogan to the ring. Brooke came out & said she doesn’t understand what else Bully(she called him by his real name Mark) could possibly want from her. Brooke said to Bully you tricked my father, you tricked Dixie Carter, you tricked me. Brooke said she is sick of it she is moving on & showed off her engagement ring on her finger. She said Bully should move on too. Bully said to Brooke you move on when I say you move on. Hulk Hogan came out & said that’s it knock the crap off. Hogan said Bully your right enough is enough. Hogan said to Bully you rapped & pillaged this company & my family you got everything you wanted out of us that’s the World Heavyweight Title & it’s over now because enough is enough. Hogan & Brooke headed toward the back. Bully said don’t you walk away don’t you turn your back on me ever don’t you forget toots your still my wife. Hogan & Brooke stopped & turned back around. Bully said I will never give you a divorce, I will never lose the World Heavyweight Championship & there is nothing you or anybody else can do about it. Kurt Angle along with the rest of the Main Event Mafia appeared on the big screen. Angle said did you say nothing. Angle said Bully tonight your going to lose your Title to Chris Sabin in a fair fight & there is nothing you can do about that. Sting said we are going to find out if your brotherhood is stronger than this family. Bully screamed that he will never lose the Title.

Bobby Roode backstage was asked if Destination X brings up bad memories. Roode said yes one word fluke. Roode said he doesn’t want to talk about the past he wants to talk about the future & the future starts tonight. Roode said he doesn’t have any points in the Bound For Glory Series but it’s going to change, tonight he is on the road to Bound For Glory where he will become the World heavyweight Champion again.

BFGS Match: Bobby Roode vs Austin Aries: Aries got the win & picked up 7 points. After the match Roode snapped & smashed a TV monitor & tossed chairs out from behind the announce table & punched himself in the face.

Backstage Hernandez was greeted by his former LAX tag team partner Homicide. Chavo walked in & shook hands with Homicide & said he is a big fan. Chavo wished Homicide good luck in his match. Homicide left & Chavo told Herandez that he probably is going to win the X-Division Championship & that Hernandez is going to win the BFGS which means next year at Destination X they will face each other for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Aces & Eights backstage, Mr. Anderson said Knux’s no vote pushed DOC over the edge & DOC turned in his cut. Anderson said things happen but we got bigger fish to fry. Anderson asked if they know what they are doing & said lets go do it.

Ultimate X Qualifying Match: Homicide vs Petey Williams vs Sonjay Dutt: Dutt got the win to advance to next weeks Ultimate X match for the X-Division Championship.

Ultimate X Qualifying Match: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs Kenny King vs Manik: Manik got the win to advance to the Ultimate X match.

Main Event Mafia backstage, Sting said tonight is the reason why we put this family back together again to get rid of Aces & Eights & take out Bully Ray. Angle asked if everyone is ready to start part 1 of tonight’s mission. Rampage Jackson said he is ready to knock somebody out. Angle said that’s what I’m talking about & they left the room.

Hogan backstage with Chris Sabin, Hogan said I know what you been through with all your injury’s I had know idea it was a set up for greatness. Hogan said at the end of the night just make sure they remember you & bring the Title home to TNA. Sabin said thanks & Hogan said it’s your time.

Main Event Mafia came to the ring. Sting said Aces & Eights we gave you fair warning we told you we was going to bring the fight to you. Sting said that they are custom made for this very night because we are looking for you. Angle said this fight is going to be more brutal & vicious than you could ever imagine. Angle said Aces & Eights you brought chaos to this company & for that tonight the Mafia is coming after you. Angle said we are the greatest array of Champions, fighters & wrestlers ever to be assembled & tonight right now we are going to prove it. Magnus said they are ready & called out Aces & Eights to come down & face the family. Aces & Eights appeared on the big screen. Anderson said we do things on our own time they got to conserve energy tonight because they got a big celebration to attend after the show. Samoa Joe said the Mafia is thirsty tonight. Joe said we are going to go backstage & drink your drinks then we are going to beat you down & we are going to do it right now. The Mafia headed backstage. The Mafia followed Anderson into a room to fight. Bully grabbed Angle on his way into the room & slammed Angle into a wall. Devon locked the rest of the Mafia in the room. Bully threw Angle into the back of a pickup truck & the truck drove off.

Ultimate X Qualifying Match: Rubix vs Rockstar Spud vs Greg Marasciulo: Marasciulo got the win to advance to the Ultimate X match next week.

Bully Ray backstage on the phone to the driver of the pick up truck about what Aces & Eights did to the Main Event Mafia & Kurt Angle. Bully said to drive Angle out to the spot they talked about earlier. Bully said lets do this mafia style & make Angle an offer he wont refuse.

Mickie James came to the ring.

Kurt Angle arrived back at the arena driving the truck he was taken away in.

Mickie James in the ring. Mickie said there was a moment last week that will be glorified in Knockouts history. Mickie said it raised the bar for women in this industry across the globe. She said it goes to show you what hard work, determination & dedication will get you. She said what better gift than to share it with you all again & she showed footage from her music showcase in Nashville. Mickie said wasn’t that amazing, ain’t I amazing, I’m such a giver. Mickie said that’s what being your heartbreaking, history making Knockouts Champion of the century is all, Gail kim interrupted & came to the ring. Gail said Mickie is delusional if she thinks people was talking about her stupid performance. Gail said the only thing that people was talking about was her dominate history making performance last week in the ladder match against Taryn Terrell. Gail said the only thing that’s going to make this package even more perfect is when I get that Title back next week. Mickie said Gail’s match last week was a solid 2 or 2 1/2 maybe but you ask all the reviewers across the world my performance was 5 stars. Mickie said count them 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & tried to slap Gail but missed & Gail slapped Mickie. Gail & Mickie fought & 2 referees came out & pulled them apart.

Backstage Chris Sabin was approached by Austin Aries. Aries told Sabin that the only reason he is standing in this position is because of him. Aries said he raised Sabin’s game to a level maybe he didn’t know existed. Aries said he knows he can beat Bully & Sabin knows he can beat him(Aries). Aries said he is pulling for him tonight & told Sabin to get the job done.

AJ Styles in a dark stairway, AJ said the X-Division reminds him of himself. AJ said been there done that put it on the map. AJ said next week Jeff Hardy another test, a great wrestler, a fan favorite, a hero. AJ said this is no place for a hero, I’m taking my points.

TNA World Heavyweight championship Match: Chris Sabin vs World Heavyweight Champ Bully Ray: During the match Aces & Eights came to ringside & so did the Main Event Mafia. Later the referee got knocked out. Anderson handed Bully a hammer. The Main Event Mafia & Aces & Eights fought up the ramp & to the back. Bully went to hit Sabin with the hammer but Sabin kicked Bully & he dropped the hammer & Sabin picked it up. Bully went for the Bully Bomb on Sabin but Sabin hit Bully in the head with the hammer. The referee came to & made the 3 count. Chris Sabin got the win to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Destination X Segment of the Week

With the Destination X theme for the night, segment of the week had to be the 3 X Division qualifier matches (and besides, we covered Chris Sabin’s win elsewhere).

Here are the links: http://youtu.be/BurCM2wijEE

Destination X Segment of the Week

With the Destination X theme for the night, segment of the week had to be the 3 X Division qualifier matches (and besides, we covered Chris Sabin’s win elsewhere).

Here are the links: http://youtu.be/BurCM2wijEE

Bella Twins On NFL Network: Talk Cena / Bryan Match At Summerslam And More

Bellatwins MLBnet

The Bella Twins appeared on the NFL Network’s “NFL AM” broadcast to discuss which NFL players would do well in WWE. Nikki and Brie were also asked about their boyfriends, John Cena and Daniel Bryan, facing each other at Summerslam. You can watch the video by clicking here

Chris Sabin Becomes New TNA Champion At Destination X

For the first time Impact Wrestling presented it’s annual “Destination X” event for free on spike tv in place of it’s normal Thursday night impact broadcast.

The match of the night and most anticipated was Chris Sabin vs Bully Ray for the TNA world heavyweight championship. Sabin who until recently was sidelined due to real back to back injuries to his leg was the fan favorite going into the match.

TNA creative who often gets heat for putting older more established talents above fresh up and coming stars shocked fans by giving the win to Sabin in what appears to be the next chapter in a new push.

Fans made it clear to us on our twitter prior to the main event that they were doubtful Sabin would get the win

Glad to see we were all proved wrong .