Batista Taken Out With Major Injury - Surgery Required
WWE Superstar Batista is expected to miss several months of ring time as a result of a torn hamstring. The injury began giving him problems during last month’s European tour and has only gotten worse. His injury is serious enough that he is expected to undergo surgery to remedy the problem soon. Randy Orton’s punt kick to his head last week on Raw was the storyline reason for Batista’s disappearance from television.
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Jake Roberts Talks About The Current State of WWE Wrestling
Jake Roberts was a recent guest on a radio show called Pain Clinic where he gave us his thoughts on the current state of pro wrestling. “I’ve always loved wrestling and my passion hasn’t diminished over the years. I had a choice to either quit watching wrestling or start doing something about it.”
Jake has also been reviewing WWE TV on his very own Myspace page. Roberts said he hopes someone in WWE will read the blog reviews and learn something from his knowledge and experience. Although he’s not really that fond of today’s wrestling business, Roberts says one WWE wrestler is impressing him right now.
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WWE Wrestlers Imani Lee & Mike Jarvi Fired
World Wrestling Entertainment has released 2 more contracted talents this week as part of their cost-cutting initiative. Both releases are from WWE’s developmental system. The first release is Imani Lee, a former K-1 fighter who is reportedly a good friend of Batista’s.
The second is Mike Jarvi, an enormous 7 footer who worked in Florida Championship Wrestling as the “Giant Titan”.
Schedule Of Events For WrestleMania 25 Weekend in Houston, TX
As reported, the following is the schedule for the upcoming WrestleMania 25 Weekend in Houston, Tx.
World Wrestling Entertainment will hold the following events Wrestlemania XXV week in Houston, Texas:
Wednesday 4/1
The second annual WrestlemaniArt charity event will take place from 7-9 pm with tickets for $50 ($150 for VIP featuring pre-show reception) with artwork by WWE personalities and local artists showcased and auctioned for charity. The event will be held at the Old Houston Public Library.
Thursday 4/2-Sunday 4/5
WWE will hold AXXESS sessions at the Reliant Center featuring matches, signing sessions, WWE memorabilia showcased, Q&A Sessions and more. Each session will be $25 ($45 for VIP tickets including pass the line access and ringside seating)
Saturday 4/4
The 2009 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will take place at the Toyota Center, priced at $55. Tickets will go on sale 1/17 with a pre-sale for Wrestlemania ticket holders (a new wrinkle) on 1/8.
Monday 4/6
WWE will broadcast Monday Night Raw live from the Toyota Center the day after Wrestlemania. Tickets for the Raw taping will go on sale 12/13.
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Hulk Hogan Causing Trouble Again - Hypes Reality Show, Slams Triple H
In an interview with Eagle1057.com from Atlanta, GA, Hulk Hogan got a chance to discuss Vince McMahon’s negative reaction to his Celebrity Championship Wrestling program on CMT.
“All of a sudden, Vince McMahon raised his ugly head and thought we were threatening his company and he’s been doing everything he can to shut us down,” Hogan told the radio station. “We’re just a reality show.”
Hogan said he was intitially worried the celebrities wouldn’t take wrestling seriously because they were paid upfront, but he had a positive experience so far.
Hogan claimed even the great Regis Philbin inquired about being on the series when it was first announced, and now people from “all of the major companies” are calling wanting to be part of Celebrity Championship Wrestling.
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