@WWE #SummerSlam – We are live blogging at http://www.DTRTWrestlingnews.com . Will it be #HHH or #BrockLesnar ?
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Tout With Cena’s Theme Song
Who will it be at #SummerSlam? @WWETheBigShow @JohnCena or @CMPunk ? I’m thinking our young fans are counting on Cena!
Paul Heyman Talks Via Twitter
Like Paul Heyman or not, he definately knows the Professional Wrestling business inside and out. I’ve got to admit that I’ve heard a couple of the rumors he talks about in the this post from PWMania.com.
Ed
Paul Heyman Rants: His WWE Return, Brock’s WWE Contract, Working With CM Punk
Paul Heyman posted the following rant on Twitter on Thursday afternoon, setting the record straight on his status with WWE, Brock Lesnar’s contract situation, rumors of him working with WWE Champion CM Punk & more:
“It is amazing how many rumors are flying around. I don’t like to address rumors. It lends credibility to them, and the moment you answer ONE rumor,you immediately call attention to the other rumors (no matter how ridiculous they are) by NOT responding!
We’re going to clear up some issues. Set the record straight. Get some people “on point,” and stir some things up!
Brock’s theory of “let them speculate” seems to be a damn smart one, and I certainly see the merits of that position.
HOWEVER (aha! There is a “but” involved here)… Just to address two items that so many people seem to be giving credence to.
@CMPunk and I have NOT pitched the idea of being aligned to anyone. If we did, you wouldn’t know about it. Did anyone know I was coming back on May 7th as Brock’s representative? NO ONE KNEW! So if @CMPunk and I have … or had .. or will have a plan … I assure you, it would have / will play out in front of your very eyes. @CMPunk doesn’t need an advocate. Nor a spokesman. Nor a representative. That’s not his character. Brock’s character totally different.
The other rumor to address … Whether @WWE is interested in extending my deal, Brock’s deal, etc. Not one single person has hit the nail on Brock’s deal with @WWE … and that’s the way Brock likes it! … and since NO ONE knows what my deal is, it would be impossible for anyone to state with certainty what my situation IS … or ISN’T! And, just for the record, I’m not discussing it.
Here’s my reasoning for it … When I left @WWE in 2006, I thought I was done. Gone. Never to return. I loved working with Brock on his book. Building #Looking4Larry with @MStuart777 has been a total blast! The @HeymanHustle website and digital program has been the cornerstone of our agency, and we love doing it.
This whole deal has been a surprise. A surprise for you. A surprise for my kids. A surprise for the WWE Universe. A surprise for ME, too. Enjoy the ride. Watch it unfold. See what happens. For the first time in forever, we have people GUESSING what comes next. If for no other reason but THAT, there’s nothing 2 discuss. You know there’s a heavily-promoted match this Sunday at @WWE #SummerSlam.
You’ve seen @ShawnMichaels, Stephanie McMahon, all our CHILDREN be a part of this main event. Now it comes down to Brock Lesnar vs HHH. If we’ve sold you on buying the ppv, I bet you get your money’s worth on this match alone. If we haven’t sold you on the ppv yet, then thank you for your time, and I hope something else has captured your attention or imagination.
Brock and I are “all-in” for this Sunday. And just based on what his future holds, HHH is “all-in,” too. This is a match everyone wants you to remember.
So … I’m not addressing any more rumors. I’m not confirming. I’m not denying. I’m focused on this Sunday … … and I’m looking forward to watching Brock and HHH live up to, and indeed EXCEED everyone’s expectations.
Is this hype? Yes. But it’s Hype routed in TRUTH. Is this a rant? A diatribe? A long-winded TwitSpeech? Absolutely! Hope you liked it.”
One thing about the wrestling business that keeps us guessing – when is something real and when is it a work? Paul says that he and Punk have nothing going on, and maybe they don’t, however – I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t walk away arm in arm at SummerSlam or the next night on RAW. Gotta keep us fans hooked!
Ed
More Interaction Between DTRT Wrestling News and Vickie Guerrero
@dtrtwrestling when we live with God first, noone can come against us…NOONE!!— Vickie Guerrero (@ExcuseMeWWE) August 11, 2012
Highlights From This Week’s J.R.’s Raw Blog
RAW Blog..San Antonio Raw Thoughts from JR’s La-Z-Boy..JR’s Beef Jerky hits new level..WWEShop.com Biz Booming!
With a busy week ahead of me, I thought I’d better hammer out a blog with some Monday Night Raw observations/opinion and some random thoughts. Here it is…
I enjoyed Monday Night Raw from San Antonio as the live crowd helped make it a better show. The crowd was hot, or so they sounded, and WWE had them mic’ed well. (This is a common complaint that I have with UFC…I wish that they would mic their live crowds better.)
On my personal list of Raw favorites from San Antonio:
AJ Lee’s continued development as the Raw GM which I feel is a good role for the talented, young woman. She adds a different dynamic to the role made famous by Mr. McMahon who was the hand’s down best at it.
@WWEDanielBryan…arguably WWE’s most interesting star at the moment and who seems to NEVER have a bad match with anyone. Back in the day, Bryan would have been a great candidate to have been the traveling, NWA Champion because of his skill level and believable personality. However, egocentric NWA promoters and power brokers would have bemoaned Daniel’s lack of size and found other lame excuses to exclude him from the process.
@CMPunk vs. Rey Mysterio…excellent chemistry and a match/rivalry that I could see much more of in the future. The more time these two have the better.
Big Show’s right hand…has it’s own zip code and is more meaningful now than it ever has been. The repackaging of the World’s Largest Athlete has been successful thus far. He’s much more effective, in my view, as a villain than as a fan favorite.
Really enjoyed the HHH/Lesnar business with @ShawnMichaels and @HeymanHustle adding greatly to the process. The segment left me wanting more which I perceive as a good thing. I was thinking that it would be a potentially long night for Shawn in his hometown, I speak from experience, but I was wrong. I was looking for the ‘heater’ and got an off speed pitch. Now I have even more to look forward to regarding this high profile matter heading into Summerslam.
Lesnar telling HBK that “I’ll see you before Summerslam” is a major declaration.
I wish I had been in San Antonio for the HBK Appreciation Night portion of the evening that was held after RAW went off the air. I’m a major HBK fan for many reasons and not all of them have to do with wrestling. I am grateful that I was a small part of the process that helped facilitate Shawn’s WWE return after four years off.
I was working for Bill Watts’ Mid South Wrestling when Shawn had his first match there and remember him being taken under the wing of the Rock ‘n Roll Express, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson.
I don’t know if Shawn Michaels is hand’s down the very BEST of all time, it’s an overly subjective topic, but I can make a valid argument that no one that I’ve ever seen with my own eyes has been BETTER.
@HEELZiggler and @IAmJericho is a match made in grappling heaven. I hope that they compete at Summerslam and if they do their bout will be tough to follow. I thought Jericho was money at the announce table.
Punk’s closing promo to King was entertaining and provocative. I hope that Punk gets back to more of his eye opening, shocking verbalizing style in the week’s to come.
As always, I invite you to visit http://www.wweshop.com and go to the JR page to see our complete line of products and the offers that await. Hope that you will consider JR’s for your Summerslam gatherings. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support of our family’s endeavors.
Heading to Orlando this week to tape three more NXT broadcasts Thursday night at Full Sail University. This is one of my favorite assignments in WWE. I sort of feel like a coach and am blessed to be able to help so many young, deserving kids. Tickets for the NXT tapings are on sale daily this week from 4-7 pm at the Full Sail Box office.
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Booner Sooner!
J.R.
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Jericho Touts As Ziggler Gets Pinned
Real HBK Celebration Happened After Raw Went Off Air
Source: Wrestling Inc.com
Amazing Segment For Shawn Michaels After RAW: Undertaker Appears, Vince Gets Emotional
After RAW went off the air, two referees are helping John Cena and WWE Champion CM Punk. Cena got up first, to a mixed reaction. Cena takes a mic and says it hurt like a ton of bricks, but the last he heard he was in San Antonio and that we’re here to honor the man that put San Antonio on the map. Cena then introduced Shawn Michaels. A video was shown of Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Daniel Bryan, Cena, Punk, Edge, Ricky Steamboat, Kofi Kingston and Triple H talking about Michaels, which led to a career highlight package. Out comes Michaels, who was dubbed “Mr. Hall of Fame” by Cena.
Michaels took a mic, but before he could speak, he was interrupted by Triple H. CM Punk then gets up out of script from The Big Show’s punch and interrupts. Punk says he’s sorry and he knows he’s going to get in trouble, but shares a story about when he got Michaels’ autograph when he was 15 and kept it in his wallet all the time. Punk then left.
They made a few jokes in the ring about how Triple H would crack jokes because he was not able to get emotional. Triple H then presents HBK with a plaque and tells Michaels that he loves him like a brother and appreciates him.
Out comes Vince McMahon power walking way more than usual. McMahon gets a mic and can’t hold his emotions. He said that he’s always felt like Michaels’ father and tells him that he loves him like a son with tears and his voice cracking. McMahon then tells him to “take off that stupid hat” to keep from crying. The entire roster came out on the ramp. Michaels takes the mic, but McMahon says to hold on and then… DONG!
Out comes the Undertaker and the crowd goes crazy. ‘Taker grabs the mic and tries to stay in character, which he does for the most part. He said that Michaels is one of the few names that comes up when you think of the business. ‘Taker goes on to say that of his top 5 matches, he’s wrestled Shawn in 3 of them. He looks at Triple H and says he’s in the other 2. Undertaker then cracks a couple of jokes, and then stays in the ring with Vince, Triple H and Michaels.
Vince says there’s one more person that wants to come out. John Laurinaitis comes out and steps in the ring, only to be met by Sweet Chin Music. The crowd loves it. Referees help Laurinaitis up, and then Triple H holds him up for a second superkick.
Triple H finally takes the mic and says “thanks,” and that he loves and appreciates San Antonio, and “good night.” Vince then leaves the ring. Laurinaitis gets up to yet a third superkick. ‘Taker, Triple H and Michaels then pose for pictures.
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“Backstage Fallout” Raw – July 30, 2012
Ed’s thoughts on the backstage fallout:
I must admit (and I’m not saying this just for my partner Trevor’s benefit), but I have to agree with the Crazy Chick, that The Age of AJ is off to a fantastic start. While newly turned heel CM Punk wouldn’t agree (he screams “Are you crazy” at AJ as the show ends), it’s my opinion that AJ did a much better job as GM than Punk did as a heel.
Being a huge Jericho fan, I am excited that he is fueding with Dolph Ziggler and that it appears he will be a face again for a while. I love hearing the crowd pop for The Ayatollah of Rock ‘n’ Rolla when he comes out to Break the Walls Down! I also thought that Jericho and Christian worked great together.
While it is funny and good entertainment, how long can Kofi put up with “Little Jimmy” getting in the way of the progress for the tag champions (notice Kofi shaking his head at the end of that part). And I’ve got 2 “what’s up with……” issues with AW. 1) What’s up with AW being a sissy and throwing a shoe at Kofi, and 2)What’s up with AW having a live mic during the entire match. Someone needs to find his mute button.
Raw 1001 Preview
We were shocked – shocked, we say – when CM Punk seemingly snapped on Raw 1,000 and GTS-ed The Rock into a catatonic state after The Great One interfered following Punk’s WWE Title Match against John Cena to close the show. The Second City Saint left without another word as boos rained down upon him for the first time since the “pipe bomb,” with Rock splayed in ruin across the canvas and a thousand questions echoing in the WWE Universe’s collective mind. Elsewhere, Cena found himself on the wrong side of history, and Raw got itself the unlikeliest of General Managers by appointment of Mr. McMahon himself. Here are five things to look out for on Raw 1,001.
Countdown To The AJ Raw Era: Flashback April Mendez Leaves Local Promotion After Signing With WWE
The year was 2009 and after wrestling with WSU wrestling April Mendez who at the time was going by the ring name “Miss April” officially announces she is leaving the promotion after signing her developmental deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. Which lead her to move to Florida where she began her time in WWE’s training territory of FCW before making her WWE debut in 2011.
As much as April and her tag team partner Brooke Carter tried to make this a promo it was obviously emotional as you can hear April get emotional at the very end as she says “I’m going to miss you”
