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TNA Impact Wrestling revealed today via their official Twitter page today that former Knockouts Champion Tara has been released.
TNA wrote:
“Impact Wrestling has released Tara. We thank Tara for all her contributions and wish her the best of success in the future.”
More Major TNA Cuts Coming Soon?, Huge Update On Sting Leaving For WWE …
-WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin recently recorded a new edition of his “Steve Austin Show” podcast with wrestling legend Scott Hall. Austin tweeted the following about the show, which will be available online this Thursday:
Just had a helluva talk w @SCOTTHALLNWO. The Bad Guy is in a good place. Check it on Thurs on the #steveaustinshow @PodcastOne & iTunes.
-Speaking of Twitter, former WWE Diva and TNA Knockout Kharma (aka Awesome Kong) recently tweeted the following about her upcoming return to television:
So excited about getting new gear! Gotta look fierce for my return to tv. It seems like its been a ‘lifetime’
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As noted earlier this week, a WWE spokesperson confirmed that the company is not in talks with former Diva Stacy Keibler about a return, despite rumors to the contrary coming out of The Sun newspaper in the United Kingdom. Additionally, other sources claimed that not only was she in talks to make a comeback, but that she would serve as the manager for Daniel Bryan upon her return.
Those close to Keibler claim she has turned down offers for a return to WWE multiple times since leaving the company. According to reports, WWE has reached out to Keibler on at least a few occasions over the past two years.
Most recently, WWE extended an offer to Keibler to return right after she broke up with Hollywood A-lister George Clooney. WWE was running RAW in Keibler’s hometown of Baltimore, Maryland around this time and attempted to get the former Diva on the show.
Keibler herself noted during a recent SIRIUS/XM satelitte radio appearance that she has no intentions of returning to WWE anytime in the near future.
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WWE reported their Second Quarter 2013 financial results prior to the market opening this morning. Here are updated pay-per-view buyrates for the quarter:
* WrestleMania 29 – 1,039,000 buys
* Extreme Rules – 231,000 buys
* WWE Payback – 186,000 buys
* VIDEO: CM Punk SINGS “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” At Tuesday Night’s CUBS Game
WWE released the following ticket information and scheduling for next week’s SummerSlam AXXESS Fan Fest in Los Angeles, California:
General Admission Tickets – $25*
General Admission sessions
Saturday, August 17 — 11 a.m.
The Miz, Jack Swagger, Zeb Colter, Antonio Cesaro, Curtis Axel, Paul Heyman, The Wyatt Family, Mick Foley, Damien Sandow, Jerry “the King” Lawler, and more!
Saturday, August 17 — 4 p.m.
Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, Fandango, Summer Rae, Booker T, The Bellas, AJ, Big E, Zack Ryder, R-Truth, The Funkadactyls and more!
Sunday, August 18 — 11 a.m.
Rob Van Dam, Christian, The Usos, Kaitlyn, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Brodus Clay, Zack Ryder, Justin Gabriel, Tensai, Rosa, Tamina, and more!
Limited VIP Tickets – $95*
VIP Tickets include:
– (1) 8×10 glossy photo of the appearing Superstar
– (1) Autograph and professional photo with the appearing VIP Superstar
– Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance
VIP sessions
Saturday, August 17
Session 1
Meet WWE Superstars The Shield 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Sheamus 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Session 2
Meet WWE Superstar Ryback 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Big Show 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Randy Orton 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Kane 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 18
Meet WWE Superstar Mark Henry 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meet WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Limited Premium VIP Tickets – $150*
Premium VIP Tickets include:
– (1) SummerSlam Axxess Premium VIP commemorative ticket
– (1) Special matted Premium VIP Superstar photo
– (1) Autograph and professional photo with the appearing Premium VIP Superstar
– Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance
Premium VIP sessions
Saturday, August 17
Session 1
Meet WWE Superstar John Cena 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Session 2
Meet WWE Superstar Triple H 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar CM Punk 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
* The Latest On If DANIEL BRYAN Will Win The WWE Title At SUMMERSLAM
Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW takes place from the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.
The only match confirmed for tonight’s show will see CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman. Punk’s SummerSlam opponent, Brock Lesnar, is scheduled to appear as well.
WWE.com’s 5-point preview is focusing on the following items:
* Expect Heyman to throw some kind of curveball to weaken Punk further before he steps into the ring with Lesnar on Sunday.
* Can Kane rediscover his old, sadistic ways in time for Sunday’s Ring of Fire match against Bray Waytt? And even if so, will it be too little, too late?
* Without a match at SummerSlam, The Shield could strike tonight.
* The next chapter in the ongoing John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan feud – and how Randy Orton and Vince McMahon will be involved.
* Triple H will continue to keep Vince McMahon out of the WWE Title match at SummerSlam.
The advertised dark match main event for the live crowd will see John Cena and CM Punk teaming up against The Shield.
* BIG News Headed Into Tonight’s RAW, Plans for THE SHIELD vs. The WYATT FAMILY
WWES Superstar Dolph Ziggler was interviewed by Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated this week to hype Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. Here are some highlights of what he said about:
Getting Into Standup Comedy: When I was 5 years old I wanted to be a WWE superstar. When I was 8 years old I watched Saturday Night Live and I always wanted to be on there and be an entertainer. I’ve be a student of comedy for 20 years now, I just study and watch and go to comedy clubs and open mics and write my own material and try out my material. I’ve actually done stand up a couple of times and I love it. Not only the challenge of it, but the entertainment aspect. I wanna study great guys and wonder why they got the reaction that they did when they did, why are they so successful. Why are guys who are kind of funny getting great reactions, but guys who are really funny not always getting them.
Which Is Harder – Comedy or Wrestling: I would say they’re both pretty cut throa,t and sometimes you’re not gonna hear any reaction and that’s the worst thing that can ever happen. But at least in the WWE, you have another guy out there with you who you can blame. Last year, 80,000 people at WrestleMania, I was having the time of my life, living it up, not nervous at all, just having a great time. A couple of months ago I did my first standup set in front of about 50 people and I was literally shaking when I went on the stage.
The Funniest Wrestler of All Time: Bobby “The Brain” Heenan was better than anyone else at making me laugh. He was sooo good. So damn good at this. He was “The Brain” because he was so smart as a manager, as a commentator as a performer. He could do it all. He knew what to do, not just tell a couple of jokes. He was smart, and that is such a turn on to me as someone you look up to. His job was almost always to make other people look better than they were and he did it better than anyone else.
Total Divas & If He’d Want His Own Reality Show: Even knowing all those people, I think it’s a very intriguing show. When I first watched it, I was like “Wow, I can get into this show.” I would think about doing a reality show. However, as much as I want to be in TV, movies and crossover, I saw those cameras around for a couple of months and it’s huge invasion of your privacy. I’d have to think about it. I wouldn’t mind being a guest star or a bit player, but I’d need 24 hours at home in silence sometimes.
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The Andretti family endured a tough end to the year, losing on Thursday its co-patriarch and former racer Aldo Andretti, the twin brother of 1978 F1 world champion Mario Andretti.
It’s been a tough year for the racing dynasty with Aldo’s passing at the age of 80 occurring just eleven months after his son, IndyCar and NASCAR driver John Andretti, died of cancer in January.
In a tweet Thursday afternoon, Mario Andretti wrote that “Aldo Andretti, my loving twin brother, my partner in crime and my faithful best friend every day of my life was called to heaven last night. Half of me went with him. There is no eloquence. I’m shaken to my core.”
As inseparable twins, Mario and Aldo embarked on the same impassioned motorsport journey that started when they sneaked through the Monza woodlands to witness the 1954 Italian GP, the young pair mesmerized by the fantastic battle between Juan Manuel Fangio and their idol, Alberto Ascari.
They carried the memories and their burning passion with them to America when the Andretti family emigrated to the promised land a year later.
As they settled in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, the presence of a half-mile dirt track offered the perfect venue and opportunity for the twins to take their passion to the next level.
Savings from working at a local gas station incited them to acquire an old Hudson which they refurbished and subsequently raced together
But Aldo’s driving career was cut short by a serious crash that left him in a coma for four days. He made sporadic appearances behind the wheel thereafter but felt the incident had taken away his edge.
However, Aldo’s passion for motorsport remained intact, and he was an ubiquitous presence at race tracks in the US alongside Mario and later on as the most fervent support of his son, John.
“Though Aldo’s life took a different direction than brother Mario’s, Aldo forever shared a passion for racing and was a true motor enthusiast and entrepreneur,” Andretti Autosport said in a release on Friday.
“He could often still be found on the racing circuit supporting and following the careers of the family.”
IndyCar charger Marco Andretti also paid tribute to his great uncle.
RIP uncle Aldo. One of the toughest guys I have ever met. I have never heard him complain, a trait that he passed down to John. Always so positive and upbeat and raised an amazing side of our Andretti family. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/D6p3RyTdkG
— Marco Andretti (@MarcoAndretti) December 31, 2020
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