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Former WWE & WCW Star To Undergo Heart Surgery

Speaking through his official Facebook page, former WWE & WCW Superstar “Wildman” Marc Mero noted that he will be undergoing heart surgery. “This morning Darlene and I will be boarding a plane to travel to the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. After seeing 3 heart specialists including visiting the Emory Heart & Vascular Center in  Continue Reading »

Vince Russo Questions Whether He “Killed WCW”

In a post on his official website, former WWE, WCW and TNA Wrestling creative team member Vince Russo questioned whether he was responsible for the death of World Championship Wrestling (WCW). An excerpt is below: “In preparation for my interview with RD Reynolds, the co-author of the book, “The Death of WCW”, I went over  Continue Reading »

Former WCW Wrestler Credits DDP Yoga For Helping Him Lose Weight

Bill Apter sent out the following: What has Robbie “The Stro” Kellum been up to the past few years? Bill Apter caught up with him and you will learn about what he’s up to in the pro wrestling business, movies, music, and more — including being a guest on an upcoming tribute to Jim Cornette!

Stevie Ray Discusses His Career, Harlem Heat, Racism In Wrestling & More

The Shining Wizards Podcast sent out the following: Recently the Shining Wizards Podcast spoke with Stevie Ray. Here are some highlights: On reuniting Harlem Heat at Pro Wrestling Syndicate this Friday: I’m not very excited… I had it good for the last few years, kicking back and knocking down a few. But when I’m committed  Continue Reading »

WWE File To Apply Trademarks To Several Terms

WWE recently filed for an application to trademark the terms “WCW”, “NWO”, “New World Order” and “Undertaker”. The company’s filing claims that the first use of the word “Undertaker” was on December 31st, 1981.

Ric Flair & Dennis Rodman Teaming Up For DVD Project

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair and former NBA star/WCW wrestler Dennis Rodman will be teaming up for a DVD project that will be taped tomorrow (October 28th) in Manhattan Beach, California. The DVD project is expected to be for a new fitness DVD. For details in attending the taping, you can e-mail those organising  Continue Reading »

Kane Comments On Potentially Wrestling Sting, Triple H’s Leadership & More

Brett Buchanan sent along the following: AlternativeNation.net’s Sports section has up a new interview with Kane. In the interview, Kane discusses See No Evil 2, a possible Kane origins film, The Undertaker’s influence on his career, Triple H’s leadership in WWE, traveling with The Rock and Mark Henry, Vince McMahon, Daniel Bryan’s health, and possibly  Continue Reading »

Full Details On WWE 2K15’s Season Pass & Downloadable Content

2K sent out the following: 2K Announces WWE® 2K15 Downloadable Content and Season Pass Program Content to include three new storylines for 2K Showcase, extensive roster of playable WWE, WCW® and NXT® Superstars, as well as new moves Season Pass to feature WWE Diva Paige as exclusive playable character New York, NY – October 14,  Continue Reading »

Eric Bischoff Discusses Why Kevin Nash & Scott Hall Left WWE For WCW

Brett Buchanan sent out the following: AlternativeNation.net’s Sports section has up Part 1 of their new new in depth interview with Eric Bischoff. Bischoff discusses his criticism of the narrative in the WWE Network’s new Monday Night War series, his plans for WCW had his deal to buy the company gone through in 2001, Kevin  Continue Reading »

Former WWE & WCW Star Hospitalized Following Accident At Monster Truck Show

Speaking through her official Facebook page, former WWE and WCW women’s wrestler Madusa/Alundra Blayze noted that she was hospitalized following an accident at a monster truck show in Melbourne, Austrlia on Wednesday and noted that she will recover and is planning on attending Monster Jam’s upcoming shows in Adelaide, Austalia on October 11th and Sydney,  Continue Reading »

Vader Discusses His Character, Being Promised The WWE Title & More

Raj Giri sent out the following: Former WCW / IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Vader recently spoke to Raj Giri of WrestlingINC.com. You can get a video message from Vader and other wrestlers and celebrities at CelebVM.com. Here are some highlights from the interview: On The Ultimate Warrior originally being groomed for the Big Van Vader  Continue Reading »

Former WWE & WCW Creative Team Member Now Working At Full Sail University

Former WWE & WCW creative team member Ed Ferrara is now a teacher at Full Sail University, which is the home of WWE NXT and one of the company’s main partners. Ferrara is a Course Director in Creative Writing Research according to his bio on the Full Sail website which you can read below: “Ed  Continue Reading »

Eric Bischoff Discusses Why Hulk Hogan Kicked Him Out Of His House During WCW Days

In a recent shoot interview with RF Video, WCW President Eric Bischoff commented on a meeting he had in early 1996 where he pitched Hogan turning heel and joining the New World Order, hoping to salvage his investment which had gone away. Bischoff noted that Hogan’s reaction wasn’t what he was expecting, as Hogan dismissed  Continue Reading »

Dennis Rodman Bringing Wrestling To North Korea?

Speaking to TMZ.com, former NBA star Dennis Rodman noted that his unofficial ambassadorial role with North Korea is still going and that he now plans on bringing professional wrestling to the country, noting that Kim Jong-un has expressed an interest in having professional wrestling in the country, however it is unknown as to whether that  Continue Reading »

Diamond Dallas Page To Host Best Of WCW Nitro Volume 3 DVD

Former WWE and WCW superstar Diamond Dallas Page announced in his recent DDP Yoga newsletter that he will be hosting the WWE’s “Best of WCW Monday Nitro” Volume 3 Blu-Ray and DVD scheduled for release in 2015. DDP previously hosted Volume 1 and Volume 2 which were released in 2011 and 2012 respectively.

Video: Preview Of Eric Bischoff’s Shoot Interview

RF Video sent out the following: Eric Bischoff Shoot Interview now available on DVD exclusively from RF Video! Order now at www.rfvideo.com or call 215-891-9404! Direct DVD purchase link: http://www.rfvideo.com/ericbischoffshootinterview.aspx

Chuck Palumbo Discusses Sean O’Haire’s Passing, His TV Show & More

In an interview with Bill Apter of 1Wrestling, former WWE superstar Chuck Palumbo commented on the passing of his former tag team partner Sean O’Haire, while also confirming the second season of his Lords of the Car Hoards show will begin airing on Discovery in March 2015.

Kevin Nash Featured On Steve Austin’s Latest Podcast

PodcastOne sent out the following: Kevin Nash is in Georgia shooting the sequel to the “Magic Mike” movie, and used some downtime on set to catch up with Stone Cold Steve Austin! Hear about Kevin’s prep for the film including growing out his hair & waxing his anus! They also discuss diet & exercise, ground  Continue Reading »

Former WWE & WCW Superstar Vader Drops Considerable Weight

Speaking through his official Twitter account, former WWE and WCW superstar Vader noted that he has dropped 60lbs in weight and is now down to 345lbs from his starting weight of 405lbs. Not so big anymore down 60 lbs from 405 Now its time good night pic.twitter.com/eERvAaqdUt — Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) September 12, 2014

Update On Sean O’Haire’s Passing; Former WWE & WCW Star Attempted Stints In Sponsored Rehab

In an update on the passing of former WWE & WCW superstar Sean O’Haire, a report from TMZ.com notes that O’Haire was addicted to alcohol and that WWE went to lengths to help him get clean, providing him with years of treatment, stating that O’Haire went to WWE-sponsored rehab six times in the past six  Continue Reading »