Jim Ross Tells Great Behind The Scenes Stories on The ESPN Show Highly Questionable

Jim Ross appeared as a guest on the ESPN show Highly Questionable. One of the stories he shared involved Jerry “The King ” Lawler & wearing white wrestling tights when asked what was the grossest thing he has ever seen in a wrestling ring.

RAW Recap

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RAW from Chicago:

CM Punk’s music played & Paul Heyman came out. Fans chanted CM Punk! Heyman said he believes Punk deserves louder than that & fans chanted Punk’s name again. Heyman sat down in the middle of the ring like Punk. He said he came here to tell a story about a Paul Heyman guy who was never wanted in the WWE & was told he was too small to main event WrestleMania, a guy who would rebel against the system & the first family to where they don’t want him here in the WWE. Fans chanted CM Punk again. Heyman said he came to tell a story of a Heyman guy who had the balls to say what nobody else who had the balls to say. Heyman mentioned that this guy is from Chicago. Heyman said this is his pipe bomb about CM Punk who is not here. Fans chant CM Punk again. Heyman said there is no one more upset than him that Punk isn’t here & if Punk was here he would be proving his detractors wrong & showing that he is the best in the world. Heyman said he blames the fans for Punk not being here. Heyman talked about Punk’s success with him until the fans took Punk away from him. He said the fans took Punk away from him & themselves. Heyman said he also blames The Undertaker because of him & Punk no beating The Streak last year. Heyman said he wants revenge & there is only one man who can end & conquer The Streak & that man is his best friend, The Conqueror, the Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar. Lesnar came to the ring. Heyman showed the video of what Taker did Lesnar last week. Lesnar said he doesn’t make claims that he can’t back up. Lesnar said The Undertaker attacked him last week because Taker is afraid of him. Lesnar talked about many failing to beat Taker at WrestleMania & mention a few of them. Lesnar said they are failures. Lesnar said he will conquer The Streak.

As Lesnar & Heyman was leaving, Mark Henry came out & went after Lesnar. Lesnar tossed Henry into the steel steps & picked the steps up & hit Henry in the head. Lesnar tore apart the announce table, tossed monitors. Lesnar put Henry through the announce table with a F5.

WWE Tag Team Championship Match: WWE Tag Champs New Age Outlaws VS The Usos: Usos got the win to become the new WWE Tag Team Champions.

Clip was shown from the movie Need For Speed.

The Bella Twins, Natalya, Aksana & Alicia Fox was in the back watching the movie clip. Brie said she heard Aaron Paul was on his way & he has a need for speed. Natalya said Nikki has a need for speed. Nikki said Aaron Paul is cute & is giving Dolph Ziggler a ride later. Aksana said she would like a ride. Alicia asked what she meant by that. Aksana said she likes fast cars.

Big E VS Cesaro: Cesaro delivered the Cesaro Swing to Big E & then Jack Swagger came in & attacked Big E causing a DQ. Big E won by DQ. After the match, Cesaro, Swagger & Zeb Colter argued. Big E hit Cesaro with the Big Ending.

The Shield VS The Wyatt Family: Dean Ambrose crawled to the corner to make a tag but Seth Rollins dropped of the apron & walked away. Roman Reigns questioned Rollins what he was doing. Rollins said he is tired of being the glue keeping them together & for Reigns & Ambrose to work things out. Rollins watched from the ramp. Bray hit Ambrose with Sister Abigail. The Wyatt’s got the win.

Renee Young in the back with Batista, he said the YES Movement is dumb & it’s amazing who is passing as WWE Superstars these days. Batista said it’s fantasy for the fans to think a average guy like Daniel Bryan can turn into a Superhero. Batista said guys like Bryan will never beat guys like him.

Fandango & Summer Rae VS Santino & Emma: Santino & Emma got the win by submission with Emma’s Emma Lock on Summer.

Christian VS Sheamus: Sheamus got the win.

Renee Young in the back with Sheamus. Christian attacked Sheamus. Refs pulled Christian off of Sheamus.

The Bella Twins VS Aksana & Alicia Fox: Bella’s got the win.

Daniel Bryan came to the ring. He said the people have a voice & tonight they will hijack RAW. Bryan said he isn’t leaving this ring until Batista came down to fight or Triple H answers his challenge for WrestleMania. The Authority came down. Stephanie mention some of Bryan’s recent losses & said she would be embarrassed instead of trying to hijack the show. Bryan said he is unbroken with these people behind him & is stronger than ever. He again challenged Triple H for WrestleMania. Triple H said it isn’t going to happen & asked why Bryan can’t accept his failures. Triple H said the Superstars of this era make excuses & thy failed here because they weren’t good enough. Triple H called Bryan a B+ player & said it’s going to take more than a B+ player to get him to wrestle at WrestleMania. Bryan said these people see through Triple H’s lies, that’s why they chant. Bryan said Triple H doesn’t listen to the YEs Movement. Bryan said the only way Triple H will ever see that is if he beats the crap out of Triple H at WrestleMania. Stephanie said why would we listen to these people, they will turn on you on a dime but her & Triple H wont. Stephanie said without her family Bryan would be nothing. She said they made Bryan. Bryan said for Stephanie to put on Triple H’s trunks & Triple H to put on her skirt & he will fight Stephanie instead. Triple H said he is sure she would whip Bryan. Triple H said he wont wrestle Bryan at WrestleMania because Bryan doesn’t measure up. Triple H told Bryan to get out of their ring. Bryan said it’s the people’s ring. Triple H said everything belongs to them including Bryan & the people. Triple H again told Bryan to get out of the ring. Stephanie called for Kane. Kane came out & Bryan went after Kane. Stephanie called for security & they backed Bryan up the ramp.

WWE Network panel of Josh Mathews, Booker T, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan & Alex Riley talked about the show.

Alberto Del Rio VS Dolph Ziggler: Aaron Paul drove Ziggler out into the arena in a car from the movie Need For Speed. Aaron Paul joined JBL, Cole & Lawler at the announce table. Aaron Paul climbed up on the announce table & distracted Del Rio. Ziggler got the win.

Paul Bearer was announced as a 2014 WWE Hall of Fame inductee.

Big E VS Jack Swagger: Cesaro came in & attacked Big E as soon as the bell rang to start the match. Big E won by DQ. After the match, Swagger & Cesaro argued. Swagger shoved Cesaro & Cesaro took down Swagger & got ready for the Cesaro Swing. Zeb Colter talked Cesaro into letting him go. Zeb made them hug it out. “We the people.’

John Cena came to the ring limping & his left knee taped up. Cena talked about The Wyatt Family injuring him & not being able to compete tonight. Fans chanted CM Punk. Cena talked about his past moments in Chicago. Cena said he respects Chicago even if they boo him. Cena said WWE Universe wants change &  change will have to go through him. Cena said Bray Wyatt isn’t in the drivers seat. Cena said he is standing tall. The lights went out & The Wyatt Family appeared on the big screen. Bray talked about Cena building an empire & something about Cena reminding him of a race horse & now the horse is sitting in the back of the barn on a slab. Bray asked how long does Cena think he can defend them off. Bray said mercy is calling Cena by name. Bray said he is the reaper & he is going to put Cena down. Bray said he knows why Cena is really afraid of, the loneliest man on earth is the man who sits alone at the top of his empty castle. Bray asked who will be left for Cena when he takes  it all away. “Follow the buzzards.”

Batista was heading to the ring. Randy Orton came up & wished Batista luck.

Lana came out & introduced Alexander Rusev. Rusev cut a promo speaking in Bulgarian.

Batista VS Daniel Bryan: Randy Orton was sitting at ringside. The Authority(Triple H, Stephanie & Kane) came out. Batista tossed Bryan into Orton. Orton came in & hit Bryan. Orton went for an RKO on Batista but Batista shoved Orton away. Bryan hit Orton with a running knee. Bryan dropkicked Batista in the corner. Kane got on the ring apron & Bryan kicked Kane off onto Triple H. Batista speared Bryan. Triple H & Kane came in the ring. Triple H kept Kane from attacking Bryan. Triple H grabbed Bryan by the hair & told him that he is getting tired of his little fantasy crap. Bryan kicked Triple H in the head. Batista took out Bryan with a Batista Bomb. Triple H then hit Bryan with a Pedigree. The Authority stood over Bryan. Stephanie mocked Bryan with a Yes chant.

Ed’s Perspective: Future of Diva’s Division Looks Bright

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This past Thursday night, I totally enjoyed my first night of doing live updates on Wrestling Inc.com of TNA’s Impact. There was one major drawback though. I missed seeing live the amazing match on the WWE Network between Diva’s Paige, the NXT Women’s Champion, and Emma. I did however get to watch later – one of the awesome features of having subscribed to the WWE Network.

If this match was any indication, the future of the Diva’s Division looks so bright that we are all gonna need shades (ok that really is a corny music reference, but I couldn’t resist).

Watch the entire match 

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1dtr5q_paige-vs-emma-nxt-womens-championship_sport

Both ladies show awesome in ring skills, and their athletic abilities are outstanding. I’m sure some might say they still need a little work, but let’s keep things in perspective. This match, which was of RAW or Smackdown quality, happened in a developmental promotion.

Do a little research, and you will find this about Paige:

Determined to redefine the Divas division in WWE, this fan favorite from England isn’t your “typical” female competitor. This 20-year-old, who hails from a family of professional wrestlers, has already been competing in the ring  for seven years!

Here is a little more about her wrestling heritage when asked about what it was like growing up in a wrestling family, “It was amazing. What better way to learn an amazing craft than from people you love and trust completely? My family had a strong following so I was always in their shadow, which is understandable. But I wanted to make a path of my own and make my family proud in the process!”

Now about Emma.

We have gotten used to seeing Emma’s pretty face on WWE broadcasts and recently saw her in a match with Summer Rae. You’ve got to see the amazing submission maneuver that she used to get Summer Rae to tap out with. If  you don’t want to watch the entire video (you should) you can got to the 1:50 mark and see an just how great the move was.

Between the match with Paige and this finisher on Summer Rae it looks to me that the sky is the limit for this Austrailian born superstar.

As her profile on WWE.com ends, “While it remains to be seen what the future holds for Emma, one thing’s for sure: The #EMMAlution has begun.”

Add to that, the surely eminent call up for Paige based on the release of her own T-shirt on WWE.com, plus the remarks of Stephanie McMahon and fans of women’s wrestling (notice I didn’t say Divas) have a lot to look forward to in the WWE.

Rey Mysterio News

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Source: PWInsider Elite via WrestlingInc.com:

There has been a lot of talk about Rey Mysterio’s future with WWE. Mysterio’s WWE contract expires in 3 months & with him no longer being a top Superstar, some believe he is preparing to finish this run as his last with the company.

There is some speculation that Mysterio could end up on the new AAA TV show that debuts on the El Rey Network this fall. Konnan, who remains close to Mysterio, will play a big part on the new AAA TV show. That show is scheduled to start taping in Los Angeles this August.

Mark Henry Teases Big News

 

Mark Henry tweeted  that he is going to make a couple of big announcements.

Paul Bearer WWE Hall Of Fame Announcement

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According to WrestlingInc.com, a WWE Hall of Fame announcement for Paul Bearer was scheduled for RAW last night but the belief is they ran out of time & will air it next week.

RAW Recap

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Hulk Hogan came out to the ring to a huge ovation. Hogan said tonight marks the turning point of his career because he is officially home. Hogan talked about being apart of the first WrestleMania & making history. Hogan talked about the launch of the WWE Network & making history. Hogan said the then, the now & the future is going to be immortalized. Hogan mentioned that he is the host of WrestleMania XXX. Hogan said “Whatcha gonna do when HulkaMania runs wild on you, brother?”

Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler & JBL talked about the WWE Network.

Alberto Del Rio VS Batista: There was a lot of boo’s during the match. Randy Orton came out & Batista got distracted & Del Rio rolled him up for the win. After the match, Orton said Del Rio beating Batista that way was funny. Orton talked about the fans booing Batista since he came back & said the fans don’t like Batista very much. Orton said he wouldn’t doubt that Batista is sorry he came back. Fans chant CM Punk! Batista said Orton is wrong & that he loves this business & loves that the fans got a voice. Batista said if the fans cheer him, then he will cheer them back & if they boo he will boo them back. Batista said it’s called being real, it’s called honesty, something Orton knows nothing about. Batista said it doesn’t matter, what matters is going to WrestleMania & beating the hell out of Orton. Batista said Orton has turned into a whinnying, sniveling, kiss-ass, suck-up. Batista told Orton that he is looking at the next WWE World Heavyweight Champion & to deal with it.

Big E VS Cesaro: Jack Swagger tried to clothesline Big E on the outside but Big E ducked & laid out Swagger. Cesaro used his Cesaro swing on Big E. Swagger came in & attacked Big E with the Patriot Lock. Big E won by DQ. After the match, Cesaro & Zeb Colter were upset with Swagger. Big E got up & went after Swagger, Cesaro pulled Big E off of Swagger & hit Big E with The Neutralizer.

John Cena came to the ring & said it’s good to see Hulk Hogan back home hosting WrestleMania XXX. Cena talked about the launch of the WWE Network & said it means our future is now. Cena said that if any WWE Superstar thinks they have got what it takes to carry the WWE into the future they got to go through him to prove it. Cena talked about Bray Wyatt & his Family costing him the Elimination Chamber match. Cena called out Bray. The Wyatt Family came out & Bray sat in his rocking chair. Bray said this world has an infection & the virus is the human race. Bray talked about Cena being a hero to the fans & Cena making hollow promises to the fans, telling them everything will be alright as long as he is around. Bray called Cena a liar. Bray said this is a terrible world, it’s a cold, dark & lonely place. Bray said Cena stands for these illusions but he stands for everything that is real. Bray mentioned that Cena said the future has to go through him first. Bray said he couldn’t agree more & introduced himself. Bray said they are the reapers that bring death to this error of lies. Cena said his name is John Cena & if one of them slides under the rope they will be starting something that they might not be able to finish. Cena said if they make a move then it’s go time. Cena got ready to fight. The Wyatt Family assaulted Cena. Bray pulled Luke Harper & Erick Rowan back. Cena appeared to be injured but he go back up & charged after them & they beat him back down. Cena used the ropes to pull himself back up & went after Rowan but Rowan bailed out & Bray hit Cena with Sister Abigail. Bray dropped to his knee & posed with his arms outstretched & said “follow the buzzards.”

During the break, John Cena was carted out on a stretcher & placed in an ambulance & taken to medical facility.

Christian VS Sheamus: Sheamus got the win.

Footage from earlier was shown of a confrontation between Daniel Bryan & The Authority. Bryan challenged Triple H to a fight at WrestleMania. Triple H turned him down & said they will try to find a spot for Bryan somewhere. Stephanie said Bryan will face Kane tonight.

WWE Honors Black History Month video on (Soul Patrol) Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas.

The Shield in the back, Seth Rollins questioned Dean Ambrose about where he went last night during their match. Ambrose said he is sick of them gaining up on him & explaining himself. Ambrose said if they don’t trust him then whatever & he left. Rollins told Roman Reigns that he doesn’t know if he believes Ambrose. The Wyatt Family came in & Reigns challenged Bray to a one-on-one fight. Reigns said if Bray leaves The Family behind then he will leave The Hounds behind. Bray called Reigns an interesting creature & accepted the match.

The pre-show panel of Josh Mathews, Booker T & Ric Flair talk about the show. Flair started a Yes! chant.

Daniel Bryan VS Kane: Bryan got the win. After the match, Bryan talked about confronting The Authority earlier & challenging Triple H.  Bryan called Triple H a coward & said he hid behind his wife’s skirt. Bryan asked if Triple H is listening as the fans chant Yes! Bryan said give these people what they want, Bryan VS Triple H at WrestleMania XXX.

Promo for Alexander Rusev & Lana.

Summer Rae VS Emma: Emma won by submission with the Emma-Lock.

New Age Outlaws VS The Usos: After the bell rang, Road Dogg asked The Usos to leave the ring so they can do their introduction. Road Dogg does his into promo & turned around into a superkick from one of The Usos. Usos hit a big splash from off the top rope & The Usos got a quick win.

Roman Reigns VS Bray Wyatt: Reigns got set for he Superman Punch, the lights went out & when they came back on Luke Harper & Erick Rowan was at ringside. Seth Rollins came running from out of nowhere through the ring & jumped over the top rope taking out Harper & Rowan. Harper & Rowan beat on Rollins on the outside, Dean Ambrose came down & saved Rollins. Reigns hit Bray with a Superman Punch & then Ambrose came in the ring & attacked Bray causing a DQ. Bray won by DQ. After the match, The Wyatt’s & The Shield Brawl, The Shield cleared The Wyatt’s from the ring.

Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman in the back, they head toward the ring.

Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman came to the ring. There was a table in the ring. Heyman said Lesnar is the obvious #1 contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship & should be headlining WrestleMania. Heyman said Lesnar isn’t in a good mood. Heyman said Randy Orton & Batista should get there match out of the way & the winner should face Lesnar at WrestleMania. Heyman said The Authority has given Lesnar a open contract for WrestleMania to fight anyone he chooses. Heyman called it a consolation prize. Heyman said Lesnar wants history to conquer. Heyman talked about all the things Lesnar has conquered in his career. Heyman said Lesnar wants to make history again & conquer the WWE World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania but Triple H & Stephanie wont put that history in front of Lesnar to conquer. Heyman said The Authority isn’t going to play that game with Lesnar. Heyman said the open contact doesn’t mean a thing to Lesnar, he wants to make history. Heyman said Lesnar says no thanks to the open contract. Heyman said give Lesnar history to conquer or don’t speak the name Brock Lesnar & WrestleMania together no more. The toll of the bell for The Undertaker was heard. The lights went out & The Undertaker made his way down to the ring. Taker gets face to face with Lesnar & they stare at each other. Taker looked up at the WrestleMania XXX sign & back at Lesnar. Lesnar shakes his head yes & signed the contract & gave the pen to Taker by pressing it to Taker’s chest. Heyman told Taker that he is welcome to sign the contact. Taker stabbed the pen down into Lesnar’s hand on the contract & Taker chokeslammed Lesnar through the table. I guess that was Taker’s way of signing the contract. Heyman was shocked. Taker looked down at Lesnar & back up at the WrestleMania XXX sign.

RAW Preview

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Hulk Hogan returns to RAW. He will likely look to get reacquainted with the WWE Universe before he handles the hosting duties of WrestleMania XXX, but the landscape of WWE has drastically changed since The Hulkster last came home. With new faces like The Authority, The Wyatt Family & Daniel Bryan in play, is “The Immortal One” already in danger? Or will he show them once again, where the power lies?

The Wyatt Family defeated The Shield last night at Elimination Chamber. What awaits The Shield? Can they right the ship once more? Or is it the end of one of the most dominate groups in WWE history?

Randy Orton will defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Batista at WrestleMania XXX. How will Orton kick off the road to his biggest title defense ever? Will The Authority be forced to pick sides between Triple H’s two protégés?

The WrestleMania main event hopes of both John Cena & Daniel Bryan were dashed inside the Elimination Chamber thanks to outside interference: Both The Wyatt’s & Kane forced their way inside The Chamber, much to the detriment of Bryan & Cena. Neither Superstar has been one to take this sort of injustice lying down, so what’s in store for The Wyatt’s & Kane?

The WWE Network launched today. Fans can experience the RAW Pre-Show & Backstage Pass.

Also rumored to appear are Brock Lesnar, Ric Flair & The Undertaker.

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Elimination Chamber Results 2014

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Kickoff Match – Cody Rhodes & Goldust def. Ryback & Curtis Axel:

Batista def. Alberto Del Rio:

The Wyatt Family def. The Shield:

WWE Tag Team Champions New Age Outlaws def. The Usos:

Titus O’Neil def. Darren Young:

Divas Champion AJ Lee def. Cameron:

Intercontinental Champion Big E def. Jack Swagger:

Elimination Chamber Match – WWE World Heavyweight Champion def. Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Sheamus, Cesaro & Christian:

Ed’s Perspective: Hogan To Finish Right Where He Belongs

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The news that was leaked and then later confirmed by the WWE, that Hulk Hogan will be making his WWE return this week has had the mainstream media abuzz. In my opinion, this is rightfully so.

In my mind, Hogan and his 24 inch pythons always belonged along side Vince McMahon and in the WWE. I remember when he moved to WCW, and it just never felt right to me – and it wasn’t just the heel turn that make me feel that way.

I was a huge WCW mark back then, and bringing the “Immortal” one into the Turner camp should have been amazing – and for many it was. For me however, it just never felt right. Hogan belonged in orange and yellow and not black and white.

Even more recently when the Hulkster was with TNA, my gut always felt that he was out of place. I mean Hogan helped put WWE a step above everyone else. Who could ever forget the night Hogan did the impossible and body slammed Andre the Giant?

When they started referring to the business as being sports entertainment, Hogan fit the definition perfectly. Why else would Fox News, CNN, TMZ, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and several others be covering the news of Hogan’s WWE return? It’s huge entertainment news.

Some things in life just need to happen. Many professional ball players sign a 1 day contract and retire with the team where they made their fame and spent most of their career. To me, this is what Vince and Hulk are doing here.

Doing it just before Wrestlemania 30, the Super Bowl of our business is a classy, and not to mention potentially hugely profitable, decision by all parties

And that is good for THE business and the fans.