WWE News (Page 21)

According to PWtorch.com, relationships between WWE wrestlers and WWE Divas are at an all-time high. One source said some move from partner to partner "like it's high school now; week to week it's different."

Maria, for instance, was reportedly involved with Carlito before moving onto a relationship with CM Punk.

And Torrie Wilson, who recently separated from husband Billy Kidman, has already begun dating one of the Spirit Squad members.

One veteran actually believes that the backstage atmosphere in WWE could have played a part in Lita's disinterest in continuing with the company.

Says the source: "It's a men's club, even with Steph around. The men are all knights in shining armour and the women are all seen as whores."

That's harsh ... but sounds like it may be true.

• Rey Mysterio’s surgery early this month is said to have gone much more smooth than originally planned. It looks like he'll be returning to the ring in May, although there is a chance he could be ready to WrestleMania.

• WWE’s annual “Tribute To the Troops” show will be taped in Baghdad some time after December 19 and will air on Christmas night.
• New WWE Divas Maryse Oullet and Milena Roucka are both currently being trained at OVW.

• Former WWE Women’s Champion Amy “Lita” Dumas can now be booked for autograph sessions, personal appearances, and independent wrestling events exclusively through Maryland Championship Wrestling. She will be available for bookings beginning December 1st.

• WWE Champion John Cena is listed in the latest edition of People magazine’s “100 Sexiest Men Alive.”

• WWE Diva Candice Michelle suffered a "serious nose injury" at RAW, according to a WWE.com article. The injury took place as a result of a stiff kick from Victoria during the Women's Battle Royal.

This seems like as good a reason as any to run a picture of Candice. Here you go:

WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper made an announcement on his official website today stating that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer.

The wrestler had been removed from a tour of Europe and the cancer was found after a tumor was removed from his back. Initial tests found it to be benign, but the additional test found the lymphoma.

Piper said: “It seems like I have been fighting someone, something, someplace, in some manner, my whole life. But this fight, is one I am gonna win!”

Here's to a full recovery for the WWE legend.

• This week’s edition of ECW on Sci-Fi did a 1.8 cable rating with a 3.0 share. This is the show’s best number in about two months, giving WWE more hope for the new brand.

• The Stamford Advocate ran a story yesterday talking about WWE superstars going to Iraq this Christmas. SmackDown color commentator JBL said at a press conference :"These guys are huge fans of what the WWE does, but they are not as big fans of us as we are of them."

WWE will air a special dedicated to the troops on Christmas day from 9 – 11 p.m. EST on the USA Network.

• Jim Ross announced on his official website last nightt that he has signed a new contract with WWE. His previous contract expired on October 29th and he was working under a contract extension until he negotiated a new deal.

• RAW’s ratings are remaining steady with Monday’s edition coming in with a 3.8 final cable rating and a 5.7 share (same as last week). The show did hours of 3.6 and 3.9.

• Last Friday’s edition of SmackDown pulled a 2.6 cable rating with a 4.5 share.

• WWE.com posted an update yesterday evening on the condition of WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. It states that doctors discovered a mass in Piper’s spine, which was causing him a lot of pain in his back. The tumor has been removed, but Piper and his family are awaiting results of a biopsy.

• Kane vs. MVP in a cage, will be the headlining match for tonight’s SmackDown/ECW tapings. The Hardy Boyz will also be in action during the taping of ECW on Sci-Fi.

• The Undertaker suffered a severe rib injury during the WWE trip overseas. He worked a few matches with what many believe to be a broken rib - but plans on competing in Survivor Series against Mr. Kennedy anyway.

• Remember: Jeff Hardy will take on Johnny Nitro tonight in a ladder match for the Intercontinental Title.

After a few weeks of speculation, former TNA Wrestling star, Monty Brown, has signed with the WWE. Here's the brief about it from WWE.com:

"Monty Brown, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, has signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. Stay tuned to WWE.com for more information." 

• Hulk Hogan was on Bubba the Love Sponge radio show yesterday. He said he still wants a match with Steve Austin at WrestleMania 23. He also said he would head to TNA Wrestling if the price was right, but said $6 million a year wasn’t even in his league.

• WWE Heavyweight Champion John Cena will be appearing on the December 10th Action Sports Awards on Fox as a presenter.

• This is awkward: Ashley Massaro suffered some sort of an implant injury at an event yesterday on WWE’s European tour. We'll have more details on this as they come in.