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Backstage Talk On Hideo Itami Adapting To The WWE Style, What He Receives High Marks For

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Jim Somers
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There was at least some concern among people in WWE developmental that Hideo Itami, the former Kenta, may be trying too hard to adapt to the WWE style of working in the ring. The feeling relayed to me was that Itami trying so hard to work the WWE style was resulting in some of his in-ring action being too lite.

The finish to one of Itami’s matches at the last set of NXT TV tapings had to be re-done because one of his kicks didn’t connect.

With that said, Itami has received high marks for how hard he works and how he’s improving his English. Officials still look at Itami as one of their top developmental talents to build with.

Billy Jack Haynes’ WWE Lawsuit Update, Says He Got Hepatitis C During Match, View Lawsuit

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Brian Grey
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As noted earlier, former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes filed a lawsuit against WWE in federal court last week for “egregious mistreatment of its wrestlers for its own benefit, as well as its concealment and denial of medical research and evidence concerning traumatic brain injuries suffered by WWE wrestlers.”

TMZ has an article about the lawsuit here. TMZ noted that Haynes blames WWE for contracting Hepatitis C, which he claims to have contracted during “blood-soaked matches” with the company. He also claimed that the company encouraged cocaine and steroid use.

As noted earlier, WWE responded to the lawsuit with the following statement:

“Billy Jack Haynes performed for WWE from 1986-1988. His filed lawsuit alleges that WWE concealed medical information and evidence on concussions during that time, which is impossible since the condition now called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) had not even been discovered. WWE was well ahead of sports organizations in implementing concussion management procedures and policies as a precautionary measure as the science and research on this issue emerged. Current WWE procedures include ImPACT testing for brain function, annual educational seminars and the strict prohibition of deliberate and direct shots to the head. Additionally, WWE has committed significant funding for concussion research conducted by the Sports Legacy Institute (SLI), leaders in concussion research, and WWE Executive Vice President Paul Levesque sits on SLI’s Board.”

You can check out Haynes’ full at this link: http://www.scribd.com/doc/244697731

Ronda Rousey’s UFC Title Fight Moved, Weidman – Belfort Official, GSP On Chael’s Podcast

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MMA Dan
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UFC president Dana White confirmed another double-title event for February, as both Chris Weidman and Ronda Rousey will defend their titles at UFC 184. The card is scheduled for the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 28.

Earlier in the day, Vitor Belfort posted on Twitter that he had signed a fight contract to meet Weidman for the middleweight title. The two were originally set to collide in December, but Weidman bowed out with a hand injury.

Rousey and her opponent, Cat Zingano, were once reported for the January UFC 182 card featuring Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier. Instead, Rousey will defend her title alongside Weidman for a third time, having done so each of the past two Fourth of July-based events.

Weidman (12-0) has scored back-to-back successful title defenses, besting former UFC champions Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva. He won the belt from Silva last year and will be meeting another former champion in Belfort (24-10). “The Phenom” was forced to delay his title bout due to the ban placed on TRT by the UFC and the Nevada Athletic Commission.

Rousey (10-0) and Zingano (9-0) were set to meet in 2013, but a knee injury by “Alpha” knocked her out of both the title fight and role as coach on The Ultimate Fighter. Rousey went on to defeat Miesha Tate, following that up with quick finishes of Alexis Davis and Sara McMann. Zingano returned from a year-plus layoff to down Amanda Nunes earlier this year.

– Georges St-Pierre was a guest on Chael Sonnen’s podcast recently, and the former UFC welterweight champion made it perfectly clear he has not decided if a return to MMA is in his future. St-Pierre was cleared to return to training recently after suffering a knee injury.

“I started training when I was seven years old,” St-Pierre said (thanks to MMAjunkie.com for transcribing). “I’ve never stopped. Training is part of my life, so it doesn’t mean anything. It doesn’t mean I’m going to be back or not. Whether I retire or not or come back or not, I’m always going to be training.”

St-Pierre announced his decision to vacate the title last year following a successful defense vs. current champion Johny Hendricks. He is 25-2 in his MMA career, including a 19-2 mark inside the Octagon.

Backstage News On CM Punk’s Relationship With WWE And His Merchandise Being Sold Again

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Brian Grey
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Source: PWInsider Elite

There has obviously been some contact between WWE and CM Punk’s camp recently as his merchandise was added back to WWE’s shop website and he’s still in the plans for next year’s Flintstones movie.

A source very close to Punk described it to PWInsider as loose ends being tied up. There has been no new performer deal signed by Punk and he is not returning. The sources close to Punk insisted that Punk is a retired pro wrestler and won’t be wrestling for any company any time soon.

Regarding the merchandise, Punk was still under contract to WWE through July, so WWE had the rights to sell his merchandise. Once he left in July, Punk took the likeness and rights with him because he’s owned the name for years, long before he signed with WWE.

Backstage Update On Kurt Angle’s Status With WWE And TNA, Dixie Carter’s Announcement

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Brian Grey
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Source: PWInsider

TNA President Dixie Carter has been teasing an announcement but word is that it’s not a new TV deal but a new contract for Kurt Angle.

PWInsider reports that Angle is believed to have signed a new part-time deal with TNA and finish his career there. The WWE discussions are reportedly done and a WWE return for Angle isn’t happening.

Angle is in Hollywood this week to have meetings about expanding his acting career and auditions.

Daniel Bryan To Undergo Another Surgery?, When Roman Reigns Is Expected Back

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Brian Grey
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– WWE currently has Roman Reigns penciled in for a return in late December or early January. In time for the Royal Rumble.

– Big Show kicked off tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings in Houston and told fans that Daniel Bryan needed another elbow surgery. Show had fans chant “yes!” for a video that was going to be sent to Bryan in support of his comeback.

Bryan appeared at an anti-bullying rally today in San Francisco with 49er Dennis Brown, wife Brie Bella, Darren Young and Renee Young. Below is a photo:

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WWE Main Event Results 10/28/14

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Jim Somers
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Credit: Marc Middleton

– Tonight’s WWE Main Event opens up from Houston, Texas with JBL, Byron Saxton and Michael Cole on commentary.

– We go to the ring for Mizdow TV with The Miz and Damien Sandow. Miz shows us a clip from RAW where The Usos used “twin magic” to win. He says he was robbed.

The Miz calls out The Usos and asks why they cheated. No word on what happened to Mark Henry as the guest. The Usos say they didn’t steal anything, they’re just the better team. The Miz demands a sequel right now on Main Event. Miz says this one will have a better ending and calls for a referee. The Usos have been mocking Miz the whole time. A referee comes down and we’ve got a match after the commercial.

The Usos vs. Damien Sandow and The Miz
Back from the break and the match is in progress. Miz and Sandow take control early on. Fans boo Miz and cheer Sandow when Miz teases a tag. Sandow comes in but Miz tags himself right back in and fans boo. Uso with a big hip toss. Usos make a tag and come off the top with some double teaming. Miz turns it back around and works over Uso but fans want Sandow in. Uso counters with a suplex. Miz goes to tag Sandow but goes back to working Uso over. Uso finally gets the hot tag and sends Miz to the floor. Sandow lays beside him. Uso runs the ropes and Miz moves, putting Sandow in the way. We go to commercial with Miz in control.

We come back with Miz in control. He comes off the top for another 2 count. Miz and Sandow keep control until Uso finally nails an enziguri. Jimmy Uso gets the hot tag and unloads on Miz. Miz takes a big Samoan Drop. Uso ducks a clothesline and comes out of the corner for another 2 count. Miz catches a superkick. Uso blocks the Skull Crushing Finale and rolls Miz up for 2 as Sandow breaks it up. Uso takes Sandow up but turns around to a clothesline. Uso goes to do “twin magic” but the referee catches him. The referee turns his back to deal with Sandow and Miz, allowing The Usos to do “twin magic” for the win, again. Winners: The Usos

– We get a video for Susan G. Komen.

– Still to come, Bo Dallas vs. Sheamus. Back to commercial.

– We get replays from RAW.

Paige vs. Natalya
Paige makes her way out first followed by Natalya. Tyson Kidd is on commentary as Paige and Natalya go at it. Natalya with a close roll up. Paige gets a cheap shot to the back of the head. Paige stomps away in the corner now. Natalya makes a comeback and sends Paige to the floor. Natalya ends up running into a big boot on the floor. Paige brings it back in the ring with more offense. The end comes when Paige blocks the Sharpshooter and hits her finisher for a close 2 count. More back and forth. Paige blocks a Sharpshooter and rolls Natalya up for the win. Winner: Paige

– We get a Luke Harper vignette.

– We see Bo Dallas and Sheamus walking backstage. Back to commercial.

Bo Dallas vs. Sheamus
Bo is out first and cuts a promo on Team Cena vs. Team Authority at Survivor Series. WWE United States Champion Sheamus is out next for a non-title match. Sheamus starts off but Bo takes control. Bo ends up smacking Sheamus around. Sheamus blocks the running Bo-dog and hits a Brogue Kick for the win. Winner: Sheamus

– Main Event goes off the air with Sheamus celebrating with fans at ringside.

Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena NOT At Royal Rumble?, What Is Advertised for Cena And Reigns

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Brian Grey
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The Wells Fargo Center, which will be the site of the 2015 Royal Rumble, has released updated advertising for the event today. It had been expected that Brock Lesnar will defend the WWE Championship against John Cena at the event, however the updated advertising states that Cena – along with Roman Reigns – will be participating in the 30-man Royal Rumble match:

Royal Rumble’s main event is a battle royal, over-the-top-rope, 30-man elimination match where only one wrestler will be left standing. WWE Superstars John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Kane and many more fight it out in the City of Brotherly Love for a chance to compete in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania 31.
John Cena is the face of the WWE, and one of the most decorated wrestlers in history. He has 15 reigns as World Champion, and the two-time Rumble winner is looking to become just the second superstar in history to win the Rumble three times. The 12-year veteran has also won the United States Championship, the World Tag Team Championship, and the WWE Tag Team Championship.

Roman Reigns looks to improve on last year’s record-setting Royal Rumble performance when he eliminated 12 participants in the battle royal match before finishing second, losing to Batista. He already has been a WWE Tag Team Champion, and the former NFL defensive lineman looks to be a future WWE Champion in the making.

As noted earlier, Lesnar is currently advertised for the December 8th RAW in Greenville, SC, which is the go-home show for WWE TLC, so it’s possible that Lesnar vs. Cena could take place at that event.

Tickets for The Royal Rumble will go on sale this Saturday, November 1st at ComCastTix.com or at the Wells Fargo Center Box Office.

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