http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/-t1.htm Professional wrestling news and hot wrestling rumors can be found here. WWE, TNA, and ECW wrestling. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:57:10 GMT 10 http://i59.servimg.com/u/f59/12/79/58/52/mybann10.png http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/-t1.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/raw-off-air-news-notes-what-you-didn-t-see-on-tv-t42.htm PRASHBK
- Snitsky defeated a jobber and D'Lo Brown beat Charlie Haas in pre show dark matches.

- Jillian hosted the Kiss Cam.

- Jerry Lawler interviewed musician George Thorogood of "Bad to the Bone" fame.

- After the show went off air Batista took out Rhodes and DiBiase, who when they recovered cut promos on the crowd.

]]> News And Rumors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:57:10 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/raw-off-air-news-notes-what-you-didn-t-see-on-tv-t42.htm#42 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/raw-off-air-news-notes-what-you-didn-t-see-on-tv-t42.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/kowalski-catches-pneumonia-cena-in-australia-domino-update-t41.htm PRASHBK - Killer Kowalski who remains critical in hospital following a heart attack has now caught Pneumonia.

- John Cena will be co-host at Nickelodeon's Australian Kids" Choice Awards 2008 on Saturday October 11.

- A video has been leaked showing a proposed gimmick change for Domino before he was released from WWE. It's possible it was dropped due to the new PG programming.

]]> News And Rumors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:55:36 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/kowalski-catches-pneumonia-cena-in-australia-domino-update-t41.htm#41 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/kowalski-catches-pneumonia-cena-in-australia-domino-update-t41.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/official-wwe-raw-preview-for-8-18-unsolved-mysterio-t40.htm PRASHBK The following is from WWE.com Unsolved Mysterio August 18, 2008 Since returning to the Raw brand, Kane has come to the ring clutching a burlap sack at his side. For weeks, the WWE Universe puzzled over the bag’s contents, but Raw General Manager Mike Adamle attempted to sate our fans’ curiosity by forcing Kane to reveal what he has been hiding. The Big Red Monster claimed that there was a mask inside the bag, and that it belonged to someone who had been scarred and damaged before ... News And Rumors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:53:05 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/official-wwe-raw-preview-for-8-18-unsolved-mysterio-t40.htm#40 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/official-wwe-raw-preview-for-8-18-unsolved-mysterio-t40.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/the-latest-card-for-this-sunday-s-wwe-summerslam-ppv-t39.htm PRASHBK The following is confirmed for this Sunday's WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view event from the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana: Hell In A Cell Match Edge vs. Undertaker WWE Championship Match Triple H (c) vs. The Great Khali World Heavyweight Championship Match CM Punk (c) vs. JBL ECW Championship Match Mark Henry (c) vs. Matt Hardy John Cena vs. Batista Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Jeff Hardy Winners Take All Tag Team IC & Women’s Championship ... News And Rumors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:51:44 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/the-latest-card-for-this-sunday-s-wwe-summerslam-ppv-t39.htm#39 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/the-latest-card-for-this-sunday-s-wwe-summerslam-ppv-t39.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/update-on-randy-orton-full-details-on-his-accident-t38.htm PRASHBK WWE.com posted the following moments ago: Randy Orton was involved in a motorcycle accident near his home Sunday night that could have ended his life were he not wearing a helmet. Orton, who has only been riding motorcycles for a month, said he was riding around a sharp curve on a steep hill home when an oncoming car veered into his lane causing him to widen his turn. Orton then struck a curb and was thrown from his bike. He collided with the ground, knocking him unconscious. ... News And Rumors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:50:34 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/update-on-randy-orton-full-details-on-his-accident-t38.htm#38 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/update-on-randy-orton-full-details-on-his-accident-t38.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/cm-punk-speaks-on-chris-benoit-being-champion-more-t37.htm PRASHBK The Metro, a paper out of the UK, conducted an interview with World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk where he discusses a range of topics including his current run with the title as well as Chris Benoit. Below are some highlights of the interview: What perks come with the championship title? Everyone calls you ‘champ’, which is the best perk. I get first-class travel. That’s the only thing that’s changed. I don’t get paid a bonus. It’s just the honour of it. What’s the most serious ... News And Rumors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:49:41 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/cm-punk-speaks-on-chris-benoit-being-champion-more-t37.htm#37 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/cm-punk-speaks-on-chris-benoit-being-champion-more-t37.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/randy-orton-re-injured-in-motorcycle-accident-t36.htm PRASHBK Randy Orton was involved in a motorcycle accident resulting in him re-injuring his collarbone. Orton had initially injured his collarbone last June at One Night Stand, during his confrontation with Triple H in a Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship.

As a result of re-injuring the collarbone, Orton will be out of action for an additional three months.

]]> News And Rumors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:48:41 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/randy-orton-re-injured-in-motorcycle-accident-t36.htm#36 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/randy-orton-re-injured-in-motorcycle-accident-t36.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/mr-kennedy-talks-about-his-injury-sid-to-wwe-t35.htm PRASHBK -- Four-time World Heavyweight Champion Sid Vicious is telling friends that he will be returning to World Wrestling Entertainment in September, reports SLAM! Wrestling. -- WWE.com has confirmed the online reports regarding Mr. Kennedy's dislocated shoulder, which he suffered at last Monday's SmackDown brand house show: "Mr. Kennedy has been diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder, but will not be undergoing immediate surgery. Instead, Kennedy will undergo two weeks of physical therapy ... News And Rumors Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:47:55 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/mr-kennedy-talks-about-his-injury-sid-to-wwe-t35.htm#35 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/mr-kennedy-talks-about-his-injury-sid-to-wwe-t35.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/tna-announces-house-show-in-miami-t28.htm PRASHBK TNA announced the following yesterday evening: TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING INVADES THE BANK UNITED CENTER IN MIAMI ON SEPTEMBER 27! SAMOA JOE, BOOKER T, AJ STYLES, CHRISTIAN CAGE, BEER MONEY INC., PETEY WILLIAMS, AWESOME KONG, GAIL KIM, CONSEQUENCES CREED, TRACI BROOKS AND MORE! The superstars of Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling will bring TNA Live! to the Bank United Center on Saturday, September 27 at 8 p.m. for a night of unforgettable, non-stop action! Appearing ... News And Rumors Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:56:26 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/tna-announces-house-show-in-miami-t28.htm#28 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/tna-announces-house-show-in-miami-t28.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/brock-lesnar-heavily-promoted-on-wwecom-t27.htm PRASHBK UFC is advertising their UFC 87 PPV on WWE.com with advertisements that feature Brock Lesnar. Lesnar and his opponent Heath Herring are showcased on the background on WWE.com. There's also two other large banner advertisements promoting their match.

]]> News And Rumors Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:38:03 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/brock-lesnar-heavily-promoted-on-wwecom-t27.htm#27 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/brock-lesnar-heavily-promoted-on-wwecom-t27.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/three-former-stars-file-lawsuit-against-wwe-s-dodgy-contracts-t26.htm PRASHBK According to WWE's quarterly stock filings the company faces a lawsuit against former employees who wish to challenge WWE's Independent Contractors contract format. "On July 24, 2008, we were served with a summons from three of our former talent purporting to be on behalf of themselves and a class of similarly situated persons. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising from our treating them as independent contractors rather than employees, which the plaintiffs ... News And Rumors Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:21:12 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/three-former-stars-file-lawsuit-against-wwe-s-dodgy-contracts-t26.htm#26 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/three-former-stars-file-lawsuit-against-wwe-s-dodgy-contracts-t26.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/mick-foley-confirms-possible-wwe-departure-t25.htm PRASHBK We have been reporting for the past week that Mick Foley may soon be leaving the WWE, just months after starting as an announcer on WWE Smackdown. Foley confirmed the story with The Long Island Press. "I can't say much until after my contract expires, which is September 1st. But at this point, there is a good chance, through mutual agreement, that I will not be renewing the contract," Foley said while leaving a phone message Thursday evening with the newspaper. "Creatively, ... News And Rumors Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:20:23 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/mick-foley-confirms-possible-wwe-departure-t25.htm#25 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/mick-foley-confirms-possible-wwe-departure-t25.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/ric-flair-in-high-demand-for-services-torrie-wilson-t24.htm PRASHBK - There's a high demand for Ric Flair since his departure from WWE. Flair's manager is charging $15,000 for live appearances and $50,000 for his first shoot interview. Despite recent reports, Ric Flair is not leaning towards making an in-ring wrestling return because he does not want to ruin the retirement angle he did with WWE. - Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson is said to be charging $7,000 to make a live appearance. Credit: PWInsider.com News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:14:53 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/ric-flair-in-high-demand-for-services-torrie-wilson-t24.htm#24 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/ric-flair-in-high-demand-for-services-torrie-wilson-t24.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/shelton-benjamin-feeling-pressure-great-khali-s-future-t23.htm PRASHBK - Management is pressuring Shelton Benjamin to perform better and he has responded nicely. Management feels that he is too comfortable and he doesn't push himself to reach his full potential. They feel that he's a great athlete but could be a better in-ring performer if motivated. Benjamin is viewed as a possible upper-mid-card performer. - Great Khali isn't expected to remain with the company for several years due to his bad knee. Management strategy is to get as much use out of him ... News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:14:23 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/shelton-benjamin-feeling-pressure-great-khali-s-future-t23.htm#23 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/shelton-benjamin-feeling-pressure-great-khali-s-future-t23.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/vince-s-pal-kevin-dunn-joins-wwe-board-of-directors-t22.htm PRASHBK
Current vice president of WWE production and one of Vince's closest friends within WWE has been promoted on to the WWE Board of Directors, one of the most powerful positions in the company. Veterans often speak negatively of Dunn's Hollywood and Entertainment mentality, and being responsible for things such as John Cena getting ran over on Raw by JBL.

]]> News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:13:46 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/vince-s-pal-kevin-dunn-joins-wwe-board-of-directors-t22.htm#22 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/vince-s-pal-kevin-dunn-joins-wwe-board-of-directors-t22.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/ric-flair-breaks-up-with-third-wife-tiffany-t21.htm PRASHBK
Ric Flair has separated from his third wife Tiffany VanDemark, who was shown right throughout Flair’s Hall of Fame and farewell segments. The couple met in 1999.

Tiffany was the one that filed for divorce of their two year marriage. ]]> News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:12:58 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/ric-flair-breaks-up-with-third-wife-tiffany-t21.htm#21 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/ric-flair-breaks-up-with-third-wife-tiffany-t21.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/more-on-mick-foley-leaving-wwe-what-s-next-t20.htm PRASHBK Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter As reported earlier, Mick Foley's WWE contract is set to expire at the end of the month. Should he not re-sign with WWE, he would be immediately available to sign with TNA. However, there has been zero talk on the TNA side regarding the possibility of the addition of Foley, at least that we know of, but you'd have to think that they'd be very interested in his services should he become available. Foley's current WWE contract is actually as a ... News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:12:19 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/more-on-mick-foley-leaving-wwe-what-s-next-t20.htm#20 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/more-on-mick-foley-leaving-wwe-what-s-next-t20.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/complete-listing-for-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-dvd-set-t11.htm PRASHBK Release Date: 10/7/08 Disc 1 - The Devil’s Playground - The Debut - Hell in a Cell, Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels, Badd Blood (October 5, 1997) - RAW in Hell - Tag Team Hell in a Cell Match, Stone Cold Steve Austin & Undertaker vs. Mankind & Kane, RAW (June 15, 1998) - The Defining Match - Hell in a Cell, Undertaker vs. Mankind, King of the Ring (June 28, 1998) - Partners turned Opponents - Hell in a Cell, Mankind vs. Kane, RAW (August 24, 1998) - Career on ... News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:19:46 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/complete-listing-for-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-dvd-set-t11.htm#11 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/complete-listing-for-wwe-hell-in-a-cell-dvd-set-t11.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/steve-austin-signs-movie-deal-scott-hall-update-wsx-in-canada-t10.htm PRASHBK The Canadian version of MTV 2 launched this week and will be airing Wrestling Society X at these times: Sundays - 3:30 PM (ET) Thursdays - 5:30 PM (ET) Saturdays - 12:00 PM (ET) Saturdays - 12:30 PM (ET) Stone Cold Steve Austin has signed a deal with Vancouver based Insight Films for a role in an upcoming action movie. The company are attempting to sign a deal with WWE so they will be able to use WWE Superstars for their action movies. Scott Hall is scheduled to be appearing ... News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:19:04 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/steve-austin-signs-movie-deal-scott-hall-update-wsx-in-canada-t10.htm#10 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/steve-austin-signs-movie-deal-scott-hall-update-wsx-in-canada-t10.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/official-tna-impact-preview-for-tonight-t9.htm PRASHBK The following is from TNAWrestling.com: Tonight, TNA Wrestling returns to Spike at 9pm ET for two hours of Total Nonstop Action featuring the final countdown to the August 10 "Hard Justice" Pay-Per-View event! The following is a preview of what you will see on the broadcast: - More news on the upcoming Pay-Per-View event! - It will also be one of the most hardcore and barbaric nights in "iMPACT!" history on Thursday night, as there will be an 8-Man Tables ... News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:18:26 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/official-tna-impact-preview-for-tonight-t9.htm#9 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/official-tna-impact-preview-for-tonight-t9.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/new-eddie-guerrero-dvd-in-the-works-t8.htm PRASHBK
WWE are currently working on a new Eddie Guerrero DVD, hoping for a November 11, 2008 release. It will be entitled "Viva La Raza! the Legacy of Eddie Guerrero" and will feature short documentary bits along with matches spanning his whole career.]]> News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:17:51 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/new-eddie-guerrero-dvd-in-the-works-t8.htm#8 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/new-eddie-guerrero-dvd-in-the-works-t8.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/wwe-wins-two-awards-ricky-ortiz-news-t7.htm PRASHBK
- For their high production standards in film making and videography WWE have picked up two Golden Eagle CINE awards for Wrestlemania 24 and Tribute to the Troops.

- Ricky Ortiz has been added to the ECW roster page for those that like to keep tabs on WWE.com]]> News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:16:52 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/wwe-wins-two-awards-ricky-ortiz-news-t7.htm#7 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/wwe-wins-two-awards-ricky-ortiz-news-t7.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/sharkboy-injured-two-new-tna-game-roster-updates-t6.htm PRASHBK
- Sharkboy recently injured his knee at a house show and is scheduled to see a doctor today. It is not thought to be a major problem.

- Speaking of Sharkboy he has now been confirmed for the TNA Video Game along with Kevin Nash. Both will be playable characters.]]> News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:16:05 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/sharkboy-injured-two-new-tna-game-roster-updates-t6.htm#6 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/sharkboy-injured-two-new-tna-game-roster-updates-t6.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/umaga-possibly-injured-jerry-lawler-doing-comic-book-art-t5.htm PRASHBK - There are several rumors that Umaga is dealing with some kind of injury but nothing specific is known. -WWE Hall of Famer, Jerry “The King” Lawler has signed on to provide a cover for the critically acclaimed comic book series, Headlocked: The Tryout from AAM/Markosia and Visionary Comics Studio. Lawler’s fully painted cover will grace the first issue of the new mini-series, available now for pre-order in Diamond’s Previews and shipping in October. (Diamond Order Code: AUG083662). News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:15:23 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/umaga-possibly-injured-jerry-lawler-doing-comic-book-art-t5.htm#5 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/umaga-possibly-injured-jerry-lawler-doing-comic-book-art-t5.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/backstage-news-on-heat-between-hhh-cm-punk-more-t4.htm PRASHBK According to a new report by The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the suggestion for CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship initially didn't go over very well, but arguments were made that since the company was pushing a new "youth movement" and to shake things up that Punk was the guy to push more than anyone else. Interesting enough that since decisions like this have gone down, ratings have seen a jump across the board for all three shows (more so for Raw and ECW). The ... News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:14:26 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/backstage-news-on-heat-between-hhh-cm-punk-more-t4.htm#4 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/backstage-news-on-heat-between-hhh-cm-punk-more-t4.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/rumor-kane-to-reveal-what-s-in-bag-on-next-raw-t3.htm PRASHBK
Rumors are circulating within WWE that Raw GM Mike Adamle will order Kane to reveal what is in his bag, or Adamle will take his bag.

The WWE creative process has been extra hush-hush over the last few months, by orders of Stephanie McMahon.

We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available. ]]> News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:12:58 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/rumor-kane-to-reveal-what-s-in-bag-on-next-raw-t3.htm#3 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/rumor-kane-to-reveal-what-s-in-bag-on-next-raw-t3.htm http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/stephanie-mcmahon-nominated-for-best-writer-more-t2.htm PRASHBK From the interesting yet bizarre drawer comes an announcement that WWE has been nominated for several CableFox Program Awards. CableFox, which is a cable industry publication, has nominated WWE in the following categories: Vince McMahon is up for a 2008 CableFAX Hall of Fame Inductees award. Shawn Michaels is up for a Best Actor/Actress/Host award. Monday Night RAW is up Best Show or Series In The Following Genre: Other award. Vince McMahon's Car Explosion is up the Best Surprise ... News And Rumors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:11:49 GMT http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/stephanie-mcmahon-nominated-for-best-writer-more-t2.htm#2 http://wrestlingmania.heavenforum.com/news-and-rumors-f6/stephanie-mcmahon-nominated-for-best-writer-more-t2.htm