May 2008 News Archive (Page 2)

Here's a recent interview Joey Styles conducted with Michelle McCool on behalf of WWE.com.

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She may not be considered one of the sexiest WWE Divas out there, but Beth Phoenix has certainly made a name for herself inside the ring.

As a result, the woman known as "The Glamazon" has been featured in The Miami Herald. Here's an excerpt from the article:

''I have so much experience, and I've been through the trenches,'' Phoenix said. "I'm street smart as well as technically smart. I bring to the table something that no other [WWE Diva] brings. Although my road to the top was a little bit longer and difficult, it's definitely tremendous. That road makes me appreciate what I have a lot more, and it makes me obviously more dangerous.''

Phoenix, 27, would fit better with TNA's stellar female roster, but the Glamazon provides credibility, along with Mickie James and Victoria, for WWE's inexperienced diva division.

''Achievement usually comes to me when I put the other divas back in their place where they should be,'' said the former WWE women's champ. "Stepping in the ring with me, that's taking a huge risk, and I usually beat some sense into them.

Read the full article now.

Here's the preview for tonight's RAW, courtesy of WWE.com...

Just 24 hours after Judgment Day, four blockbuster matches were announced for One Night Stand, the one night where the WWE goes extreme.

Half of those matches came from the biggest upset of Monday night, when Randy Orton and JBL defeated WWE Champion Triple H and John Cena in a tag team competition, earning the right to challenge the The Game and the Chain Gang Soldier to singles matches with extreme stipulations of the challengers’ choosing.

JBL assured that his match will be as vicious as the self-proclaimed “wrestling god” can make it, by demanding a First Blood Match. Orton, however, will compete against Triple H for the WWE Championship in the same type of match in which he won the title last October: a Last Man Standing Match.

Knowing the bad blood that still boils between these four competitors, what type of pre-battle tactics can we expect in the next two weeks leading up to One Night Stand?

Batista has a bone to pick with Shawn Michaels, and by defeating Chris Jericho on Raw last Monday, he earned the chance to take on The Showstopper at One Night Stand. The Animal is still angry about HBK faking a knee injury, but William Regal has assured that HBK and The Animal’s match will end with someone legitimately injured by making their contest a Stretcher Match.

Shawn Michaels is a man who will do anything to win — how will he use the next two weeks to prepare for the raw power of The Animal?

With ratings for WWE RAW and Smackdown floundering, the creative team is looking to shake things up.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, one idea being considered is a heel stable consisting of a group of younger WWE wrestlers. A

For example, some are behind the plan to make a second generation stable featuring Ted DiBiase, Jr., Afa, Jr., DH Smith, Cody Rhodes (who would turn heel), and perhaps Carlito as the mouthpiece for the group.

Other names being tossed around - if they decide against focusing solely on the second generation superstars - include CM Punk and Chris Harris.

What do you think about the idea of a younger, heel stable wreaking havoc on the WWE?

Here's an interesting note about Randy Orton : The WWE superstar has more than solidified his spot in the main event.

The Orton vs. Triple H Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Title at One Night Stand next Sunday will be the twelfth consecutive pay-per-view event featuring Randy in the WWE Title match.

Moreover, this will be Orton's sixth pay-per-view title match wrestling Triple H during the same span. So, here's our question to readers:

Are you sick of Randy Orton in the main event?

Once again, here's a look at a few more the more beautiful WWE Divas.

We've also included a shot of TNA Knockout - and former WWE Diva - Christy Hemme. We're gonna assume guys don't mind...

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John Cena doesn't just star inside a WWE ring.

He proved yesterday that he's a star on the baseball diamond, as well.

Cena, a Massachusetts native, threw out the first pitch at a Boston Red Sox game in Fenway Park. He had solid form while doing it, too:

Here are a trio of other shots from the event. Click on the for larger versions...

Might Gail Kim soon be included in our gallery of WWE Divas?

According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE has been trying to train Asian females to take the role as the featured Asian WWE Diva in the company, but no one had made significant progress yet.

Moreover, WWE is expected to offer contracts to several of the TNA Knockouts when their agreements with TNA Wrestling end. There has also been internal heat for Gail Kim being released in the first place during large scale talent cuts several years ago.

Do you wanna see Gail Kim have another run in the WWE?

Sorry, Triple H, but:

Twist Of Fate: The Matt & Jeff Hardy Story has topped Billboard's Recreational Sports DVD chart for the second consecutive week. It's also overtaken the new Triple H DVD in the process.

Here's a look at the most recent Billboard chart (click on it for enlarged view):

If you've seen either of these DVDs, write in and let us know your thoughts on them.

From Candice Michelle to Ashley Massaro pictures, here's our daily dose of WWE Divas. Click on each thumbnail below for a larger version and...

Enjoy!