Archive for October 27th, 2009

With reports suggesting that Ric Flair has agreed to be linked with Hulk Hogan in wrestling endeavors, talk has already started suggesting Flair will follow The Hulkster in going to TNA Wrestling. But, if insider reports are correct, there could be even more to the story. F4WOnline.com cites sources familiar with TNA’s plans who... »

A WWE.com story today implied that Undertaker would defend his World Championship Big Show in a casket match at Survivor Series, but it appears there was a miscommunication regarding how that story was interpreted. As this week’s SmackDown! program will reveal, that is not the planned match for the pay-per-view. So, what is the... »

– Though Nigel McGuinness (TNA’s Desmond Wolfe) maintains medical issues played were not a factor in WWE’s decision to refrain from offering him a written contract to join the company, sources maintain red flags in his pre-screening were responsible for WWE’s decision. According to F4WOnline.com, while McGuinness did not fail for drugs (or anything that... »

– This week’s edition of WWE RAW rose to a 3.7 rating, off hours of 3.56 and 3.8. In addition to demonstrating a gain over last week’s number, the show also reversed the trend of losing audience from hour one to hour two. Monday’s RAW averaged 5.59 million viewers and did the best numbers... »

– There are reports that WWE.com posted a confirmation that Undertaker would wrestle Big Show in a Casket Match at the Survivor Series pay-per-view. That article has since been removed. – According to PWInsider.com, Ric Flair has been in talks with TNA about working for the promotion. TNA announced this afternoon that it... »

TNA Wrestling, Spike TV and Hulk Hogan all confirmed Tuesday that the legendary wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer has inked a deal with the number two wrestling promotion. Specifics on the role Hogan have not yet been disclosed, but all indications are that he will appear on television, at least in a limited capacity.... »

ProWrestling.net is reporting that Hulk Hogan has inked a deal with TNA Wrestling. Details on the capacity of the relationship have not yet emerged, but the expectation is that Hogan was to announce the deal during his press conference in Madison Square Garden. The press conference had previously been advertised as a media move to hype... »

Advertising Age released its annual television advertisement rate chart, and “Grey’s Anatomy” leads all scripted series. Behind only “Sunday Night Football” in pricing for a 30-second commercial ($339,700), the adults 18-49 powerhouse nets ABC $240,462 per commercial. Fellow ABC series “Desperate Houswives,” also a strong draw with young adults, is close behind at $228,851... »

For many observers, “love to hate” only describes their Heidi Montag opinion if the “love to” part is removed. But regardless of one’s opinion of “The Hills”‘ cast member, it is hard to argue that she knows how to look good. Heidi Montag was positively stunning in a pink-and-black number on the set of... »

– In the spirit of Halloween, WWE.com has posted another “Zombies” photoshoot featuring various Superstars. The WWE website also features a Halloween-themed Divas gallery, with more photos scheduled to be posted as the week progresses. – John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Shawn Michaels and Triple H wrestled Big Show, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Ted... »

– Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are the guest hosts for next week’s edition of WWE RAW. – WWE has confirmed John Cena vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels for Survivor Series. – ECW Superstar Sheamus has officially been moved to RAW. The timing of the move is quite interesting–this weekend, interview comments from Triple H... »

WWE.com RAW Report for October 26, 2009: BUFFALO, N.Y. – When NASCAR racers Kyle Busch and Joey Logano raced in to act as special guest hosts on Monday Night Raw, the two ignored the caution flags, avoided the pit stops and threw the hammer down all the way to the finish. Triple H def. Big Show;... »