March 2008 News Archive (Page 2)

In an interview with Playboy, WWE Diva Maria Kanellis dishes on important topics such as her favorite sexual position and more. Oh yes.

Check out a few excerpts right now (and ogle a Maria Kanellis naked photo from her Playboy issue, as well):

Have any of your wrestling injuries ever affected your performance in bed?
Most of my injuries haven't really been anything too bad where I couldn't perform properly. But if I'm really beat up and sore then the guy can take a little bit of time with me and make me feel better. I would just kind of lay down and take it, rather than have to do any of the work.

What are your favorite sexual positions?
I like being on bottom. I have so much control in the outside world, I don't necessarily want it when I'm in the bed. Depends on my mood. Sometimes I can be aggressive; other times I'm pretty passive.

Read the full interview with Playboy now.

Which match are you most looking forward to at Wrestlemania 24?

As you ponder that question, here's a look at a new poster for the event. It features all the superstars involved in the show's big matches, from The Undertaker to John Cena...

In an audio interview with the Between the Ropes radio show, Kurt Angle had a lot to say about Bobby Lashley's future, major changes coming to TNA Wrestling next month and fighting Randy Couture in an MMA style match this summer.

Here are the highlights:

- When asked about the possibility of Bobby Lashley coming to TNA, Angle said: “I’m not going to say anything, but be ready for anything. Be ready for a big surprise... Whatever he does, it’s going to make big press. Let’s just that I’m really excited about the direction that Bobby Lashley is going.”

- Kurt and Samoa Joe will have a mixed martial arts match at the Lockdown pay-per-view. “We’re going to have an MMA style match at the pay-per-view and this is the beginning of what TNA is going to start doing.”

- Angle said he and Randy Couture have agreed to fight in a legit MMA-style match this summer. He didn't specify which promotion they'll work for or what type of match they're going to have.

He's known within TNA Wrestling circles as The Phenomenal One.

How come? Maybe this photo tribute to AJ Styles will give readers an idea. Click on any small pic now for a larger version...

The main event from this week's WWE RAW featured John Cena and Randy Orton... against the entire RAW roster.

What went down? How did it end? Take a look now:

Here's a look at what went down on ECW last night...

1. Kane def. Elijah Burke with a chokeslam after Burke went for the Elijah Express and Kane countered.

Armando Estrada comes out and says that Mark Henry, The Great Khali, Big Daddy V, and Kane will be part of the 24-man Battle Royal at WrestleMania. It will determine the number-one contender for the ECW Championship.

Colin Delaney comes out and tells Estrada that he wants a contract. Estrada berates him. Estrada tells him that if he defeats ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero in a non-title match tonight, he gets a contract.

2. Kofi Kingston def. James Curtis after Curtis ducked one of Kofi's kicks only to get another one in the mouth when he turned around.

3. CM Punk, Jesse, & Festus def. Shelton Benjamin & the WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison after Festus pinned The Miz. Festus was booked as very dominate as he hit a flapjack to get the pinfall.

4. ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero def. Colin Delaney after hitting the Gory Bomb to get the pinfall. Chavo dominated the match.

Jim Ross has posted another batch of Q&A responses on his official website.

Here are the highlights:

Steve Austin returning to the ring: "Austin’s in ring wrestling days are history. However I do see Steve coming back onto TV from time to time for the right reasons. Guys like Austin and Rock are special talents that are not, and sometimes never, easily replaced."

How WWE managed to keep John Cena's return at the Royal Rumble a secret: "Beats me as [WWE spoilers] usually leak for various reasons. Wrestling surprises generally work well. I thought it was a nice touch."

WWE putting the Benoit tragedy behind them and his image returning to TV: "This has been talked about a great deal. I don’t know if there is a right answer on the exact date that Chris Benoit’s images will reappear on WWE products. It might never happen for all I know. The whole horrific tragedy is still an indescribable blur to me."

The chances of Sting showing up in WWE to wrestle Ric Flair one last time: "Slim and none my friend."

Here are a couple tidbits about Chris Jericho and is changing of recent feuds:

The working plan was for Jericho to engage in a long program with Jeff Hardy. However, due to Hardy's suspension, that's obviously off the table now. It's unclear who Y2J will go up against next.

Also, the Jericho vs. JBL feud was originally programmed to go longer, but the feud wasn't clicking. Stylistically, JBL works better with Finlay and Jericho works better with Hardy.

Here's an update regarding the ongoing Hulk Hogan divorce/affair story.

KUTV.com reports that Brooke Hogan has forgiven her father for sleeping with Christiane Plante. She recently wrote the following on her Myspace blog:

"Nothing is thicker than blood. No matter how angry, sad or depressed you are, your family will always love you no matter what. We are all human. Yes, I'm still hurting very deeply inside, but I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

"I know mistakes have been made. And I have no doubt there is major guilt that carries with that? But no mistake ever made in a persons life changes real love. We may not be a perfect family, we may not be living in a house together, but I'm positive we will all love each other till death. That's all that matters to me. You can have money, fame, cars, clothes, but you're naked without the people that love you."

The article also notes that Hulk Hogan's affair with Christiane Plante started over 12 months before his divorce from Linda.

How did WWE celebrate St. Patrick's Day last night? Let's check out the RAW recap...

Match #1: CM Punk vs. Carlito
Winner: CM Punk via “go to sleep”

Match #2: Paul London and Brian Kendrick vs. Umaga in a 2 on 1 handicapped match
Double Decker Samoan drop; Umaga train wrecks London in the corner, while Kendrick leaves London to go against Umaga on his own.
Winner: Umaga

Match #3: JBL vs. Colin Delaney
Because there was no Finlay, JBL found the second toughest Irish man: Delaney. Easy, quick victory.
Winner: JBL

Match #4: Vince McMahon vs. Ric Flair
McMahon busted open Flair with a TV monitor. McMahon grabs a trashcan, a Kendo stick, and a steel chair and whacks him in the chin. HBK interrupts the count and McMahon then grabs a table and goes for flair. Flair, however, gives McMahon the low blow and sets Vince up on the table. He proceeds to the top of the ring buckle and jumps off, crashing through McMahon and the table.
Winner: Ric Flair

Match #5: Maria and Candice Michelle vs. Jillian Hall and Victoria
Candice Michelle reverse DDT on Jillian.
Winner: Maria and Michelle
Match #6: Chris Jericho vs. Big Show
Jericho hits Big Show with the belt, which disqualifies Y2J. Big Show hits Y2J with his fist and a thunder chokeslam.
Winner: Big Show by DQ

Match #7: Randy Orton and John Cena vs. the Raw Roster
1. Santino Marella elmininated by Cena
2. Trevor Murdoct elmininated by Cent STFU (taps out)
3. Lance Cade RKO’d by Orton, Cena Pinned
4. Super Crazy RKO’d by Orton
5. Robbie McCallister elmininated by Cena
6. D.H. Smith FU’d by Cena
7. Paul Burchill RKO’d by Orton
8. Val Venis RKO’d by Orton
9. Cody Rhodes RKO’d by Orton with Cena helping
10. All Raw Roster jumps into the ring and there is total chaos. Ref calls for the bell, Cena grabs a chair and hits anyone he can find. Umaga spikes Cena and JBL attempts to hit Umaga and misses. Umaga spikes Orton and runs after JBL. Cena and Orton are lying in the ring, knocked out, and there is one more left on the Raw Roster. Triple H comes to the ring in his wrestling gear, pedigrees both men, and leaves with the WWE title belt.