WWE TLC Kickoff Show The Kickoff Show for the final WWE pay-per-view of 2014 opens with Renee Young welcoming us to the show. The expert panel consists of Young, Booker T, Alex Riley and Paul Heyman. Young introduces the other three members of the panel. The foursome talk about what’s in store for tonight, focusing…

WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley recently posted the following blog on his official Facebook page: A BOLD CHOICE FOR PUNK I’ve been asked quite a bit over the past several days for my opinion on CM Punk’s decision to sign with UFC. I applaud it. While I have no idea how Punk will fare…

Randy Orton did not wrestle at Saturday night’s WWE live event from Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum as advertised, but did a run-in at the conclusion of the show, gave RKO’s to Seth Rollins and Kane and helped John Cena win his match. WWE announced that Orton wouldn’t be competing at the start of the show….

As noted earlier this week, WWE Hall Of Famer and RAW announcer Jerry Lawler was hospitalized over the New Year’s holiday with a case of diverticulitis. Lawler was expected to be released from the hospital this weekend. He has been taking heavy doses of antibiotics since undergoing tests at the Methodist North Hospital in Memphis,…

The following are highlights of a new Ring Rust Radio interview with TNA President Dixie Carter: On the transition to Destination America: “Well I think it is critical for the company. We were in a position where in negotiations I went to every network saying, ‘Look, we are not interested in just licensing our two…

WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T appeared on the the Wrestling Compadres Slamcast podcast at Nerdist.com. One of the most interesting topics discussed was WWE’s decision to discontinue the annual Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, which is being replaced by a new event this year, Fast Lane. Stephanie said that it…

– Tonight’s episode of NXT on the WWE Network will feature the start of a tournament to crown a new #1 contender for Sami Zayn’s NXT Championship. The tournament finals will take place at the next NXT TakeOver live special on February 11th. Here’s a preview: Finn Balor vs. Curtis Axel in a first round tournament match…

CM Punk’s head trainer, Duke Roufus, appeared on Monday’s edition of “The MMA Hour” at MMAFighting.com to discuss the progress of Punk’s MMA training. Roufus, acknowledging that Punk came to the table with a jiu-jitsu background, noted that he is a “natural striker.” “He’s putting his work in, he shows up every day,” said Roufus….

After more than 33 years, WWE will be holding their final event at the IZOD Center in New Jersey on Saturday night, January 24th. As reported recently, the IZOD Center arena will be shutting down imminently, forcing WWE to change their scheduled location for the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view event in August. WWE held their first…

Former UFC contender “The New York Bad Ass” Phil Baroni is now training to become a pro wrestler. Baroni, 38, was a popular fighter during the early Zuffa days of the UFC, known for his rivalry with fighters such as Matt Lindland and Evan Tanner. Baroni is currently working under Michael Modest, former WWE Superstar…