After several days of developments in the “Denver Debacle,” it appears WWE has finally found a new home for Monday’s RAW telecast. According to reporting by KNBC and 9News, RAW has secured a major venue outside of the Denver, Colorado area for Monday’s event. The story says that WWE will be holding the event...
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Archive for May 20th, 2009
WWE RAW Venue Reportedly Finalized
WWE Wrestler Getting Good Reviews, McMahon Gives Cole Hard Time
He has been one of the most criticized WWE workers in recent memory, but things appear to finally be turning around for a member of the ECW brand. ECW star Vladimir Kozlov, sources report, is finally receiving good road reviews from WWE producers. Kozlov’s house show matches with Finlay have reportedly earned him praise,...
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WWE Writer Pitches Cena Heel Turn
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that a WWE creative team member recently pitched a John Cena heel turn. Reports indicate that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon did not take too well to the suggestion. According to sources aware of the meeting, McMahon apparently “lit the guy up” about the suggestion, noting that it was “foolishly...
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More Inside News on Ric Flair’s WWE Return
Sources say it is now nearly confirmed that Ric Flair will be coming out of retirement to wrestle, although it remains to be determined if his first match back will be in a WWE ring. Following his return appearances on Judgment Day and RAW, speculation is high that Flair will be back in the...
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Update on Return Dates for Triple H, Shawn Michaels
As of press time, WWE was anticipating both Triple H and Shawn Michaels remaining out of action for a minimum of a month. The word going around WWE, according to a report in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, is that Michaels and HHH are going to remain off television as Ric Flair, Batista and Randy...
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UFC Confirms Battle of Heavyweight Contenders
An withdrawal veteran heavyweight fighter Heath Herring has allowed UFC to pair two of the division’s most feared contenders for a match at UFC 99. With Herring reportedly unable to train due to an illness, the “Texas Crazyhorse” was removed from his scheduled bout with rising star Cain Velasquez earlier this week. UFC has...
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CBS Announces 2009-10 Schedule, Takes Over NBC Show
CBS announced its 2009-10 schedule, ordering a handful of new series and shifting some veteran series around in its lineup. The network confirmed reports from Tuesday by bringing “Medium,” which was canceled by NBC, over to its Friday lineup. The biggest lineup change involves “The Mentalist,” the standout new program of this past season,...
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“Idol” Finale, “Glee” Disappoint
“American Idol” finalists Adam Lambert and Kris Allen have been called the most exciting and likable “Idol” finalists in years, respectively. Their final performances, however, did not draw well for FOX. Ratings data for the evening reveals that part one of the eighth “Idol” finale drew the lowest adults 18-49 demographic rating and the...
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