Note: The last of the below tidbits features a minor, non-result spoiler for this week’s WWE SmackDown! – The recent match between ECW wrestlers Christian and Zack Ryder was a subject of backstage discussion in WWE. Ryder was criticized for gassing towards the end of the match, but some came to his defense, explaining...
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Archive for August 5th, 2009
WWE Star’s In-Ring Return, ECW Buzz, Wrestler Name Change
Update on WWE Champ at Summerslam, Maria, ECW Rating
– This week’s edition of ECW posted a 1.25 rating, according to PWInsider.com. While not a bad rating–it is essentially in line with what the show has been doing this summer–it does indicate that the ECW Championship has limited drawing power; the advertised Tommy Dreamer-Christian title bout did not produce a spike in the...
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Album Sales: Sugarland Leads Gloriana, K’Jon, Modest Mouse, “Waverly Place”
The week of numerous non-blockbuster album releases is tracking to fall in favor of country duo Sugarland; their “Live on the Inside” is pacing for a solid debut. The Wal-Mart exclusive set, consisting mainly of covers, will bow with an estimated 75-90,000 sales, according to tracking from Hits Daily Double. The album will undoubtedly...
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News on Recent Jarrett/Angle Incident, Kevin Nash, Cornette
According to a recent Wrestling Observer Newsletter report, a Jeff Jarrett complaint to TNA Wrestling management effectively backfired for the veteran wrestler. Sources say that when Kurt Angle infamously noted that he would “beat ass” in the wake of the Jeff Jarrett/Karen Angle relationship going public, he specifically gave the statement to BG...
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Is WWE Behind R-Truth?, Mysterio’s Status, SD, Summerslam Plans
– WWE officials are reportedly very high on the SmackDown! brand right now. At the July 31 meeting, which featured the Summerslam card overhaul that has been discussed in recent reports, those present greatly put over CM Punk, Jeff Hardy, Cryme Tyme, Chris Jericho and John Morrison. While RAW remains the flagship brand, the...
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RAW Host Calls Out Cena, Suggests More Celebrity Guests
Though Jeremy Piven did not follow Seth Green’s footsteps in discussing his RAW guest hosting on a “Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” appearance, he has not dropped the night from his mind. In new Twitter updates, Piven jokingly calls out Cena: “Hey Cena, take the torque off next time, Dr Ken is in bad...
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Breaking News: “American Idol” Judge Departs (Updated)
“American Idol” is apparently returning to a three judge panel. The catch? The three judge panel includes Kara DioGuardi, who joined the show for its eighth season and recently confirmed her return to the show. Leaving instead is original judge Paula Abdul, who confirmed the news in a Twitter statement Tuesday. “With sadness in...
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Hot Photos: The Women of CW At TCA Press Tour
Headline Planet’s latest celebrity photo update features the women of The CW during the network’s presentation for the Television Critics Association. See blossoming stars like Katie Cassidy, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Nina Dobrev, Shenae Grimes, AnnaLynne McCord and Jessica Stroup as well as some of the network’s older eye candy.
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Hottest WWE Diva, Backstage RAW Update, McMahon’s Texting
– With voting closed in the hottest WWE Diva tournament, Headline Planet can officially announce that readers named Kelly Kelly the company’s hottest Diva. After three rounds of voting on the entire female portion of WWE’s roster, participants gave Kelly the victory over fellow finalists Maryse, Mickie James and Eve. Final results: Kelly Kelly...
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