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Brian Kendrick released

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Brian Kendrick as of today, July 30, 2009. WWE wishes Brian the best in all future endeavors

PWInisder reports Jeremy Piven was on this morning with Jorge Sedano on 790 the Ticket in Miami. When asked how he got involved with WWE he said he’s good friends with Triple H. When asked what his relationship with Triple H was Piven said “I’m his workout partner” then Piven asked, “Why do people always laugh when I say that?”

Piven was on to promote his movie “The Goods” so that was the only non “Goods” question Sedano could get in there. The interview will be posted on 790theticket.com later today.

-PWinsider reports WWE website that is promoting this years Summer Slam 2009. has an video running for the promo you can clearly see Shawn Michaels as the second wrestler being presented. You can see the website here.

-The Survivor Series PPV, which will be in Washington, DC. It is: VIPWWE.

In the video below: Shaq schools a couple of ESPN anchors at Scrabble using words that begin with his name. Just don’t ask how he got so many Qs, or debate the legitimacy of “Shaqtus.”

-PWInisder reports Kristal Marshall won the bikini class at one of those bodybuilding/fitness shows over the weekend. There are pictures of her at this link.

-Tonight’s WWE Monday Night Raw host Shaquille O’Neal has posted the following on his Twitter: http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_SHAQ while he was hosting Raw:

wasn’t lookin, but randy orton has da sexiest white man butt ive seen next 2 steve nash

-Tonight it was announced that this Friday’s edition of Smackdown, the main event will be New World champion Jeff Hardy vs. John Morrison.

- Chris Masters has returned to Raw.

-PWInisder reports after shows festivities:

Randy Orton ran, hit double suplex on Show, Cena and Hunter hit their finishers. Then we have a birthday celebration for Hunter with Vince McMahon and crew. Hunter tried to escape but Vince threatened to sing if he didn’t return. Someone got him with the cake before he came back out. He said thanks, then everyone around the ring tossed pastries on Hunter. Then Batista came out, and Vince and Show held Hunter for Dave to pie Hunter in the face, but he ducked and Show got it. Vince came back to pie Big Show, and they tossed cake to.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Shaquille O’Neal knows how to make an impact – and not just because he’s a 7-foot., 325-pound Goliath. When the NBA icon accepted the honor of being Raw’s celebrity guest host, he stunned the packed Verizon Center by announcing that his first order of business would be to stage a series of “Beat the Clock” Matches to determine the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship.

-Chris Jericho & Big Show confront Raw guest host Shaquille O’Neal; Shaq set main event: Unified Tag Team Champions vs. Cryme Tyme with Shaq as special outside enforcer

-Mark Henry def. Carlito, sets time to beat 6:49

-Mickie James, Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim def. Beth Phoenix, Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes

-MVP vs. Chris Masters, beat the clock, ended in double count-out

-An special match was made for next week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, hosted by Jeremy Piven, Triple H vs “Legacy”, Ted Dibiase & Cody Rhodes 2-1 Handicap match

-United States Champion Kofi Kingston def. The Brian Kendrick

-Triple H vs. Cody Rhodes beat the clock, (time expired)

-Hornswoggle def. Chavo Guerrero in a Blindfold Match

-Evan Bourne def. Jack Swagger beat the clock, Bourne won

-John Cena def. The Miz, beat the clock 4:25. John Cena will meet WWE Champion Randy Orton at Summer Slam for the WWE heavyweight Championship

-Cryme Tyme Def. Unified champions The Big Show & Chris Jericho, ended in disqualification. Big Show enters the ring without tag, ref call for the bell. Big Show goes for an double chock slam, but throws off Cryme Tyme. Show motions for Shaq to enter the ring. Both end of at the chock slam position and JTG interrupts the maneuvers, Shaq eventually shoves The Big Show out of the ring. Shaq taunts Big Show to enter the ring….show ends.

WWE.com has posted the above photo on their official website of Shaquille O.Neal arriving with his family.

Shaq told The Washington Post on why he is hosting Monday Night Raw,

“Well, one, I’m a fan,” O’Neal said. “My kids are fans. Me and Shane McMahon have been friends for a long time, so Vince called me and he asked me would I like to host. I asked my kids if they wanted me to host, they said they wanted me to host, so actually I’m just doing my fatherly societal fan duties.”

Later in the interview they asked him if he was going to wrestle tonight? Shaq replied,” “I can’t tell you.” Read the whole story here.

Night mare on Elm street star, Robert Englund is scheduled to host Monday Night Raw is an few weeks to come. This was confirmed (hopefully) through Jeremy Borash’s Twitter. Here is what Borash posted:

Freddy Krueger just told me on the red carpet he was gonna host Raw in a few weeks. Pretty sure I talked him out of it.

ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer has posted on his WWE Universe blog. Here is an few snippets:

-I will try my best to put into words just how much returning to Philadelphia as ECW Champion means to me. I was born and raised in New York, but Tommy Dreamer’s career was born in Philly. I remember the first time trying to find the ECW Arena driving around Philly for about an hour lost with Taz. We saw the old Vet,the Rocky Statue, the Spectrum. Where the hell was this ECW Arena it had to be some huge building was are thoughts. Well after asking a police officer he pointed out that the bingo hall next to Forman mills store,may be it. Sure enough it was and my love for Philadelphia began. To read the rest of Dreamers thoughts to Philadelphia gohere.

-Shaquille O’Neal is OFFICIALLY on WWE Universe: http://fans.wwe.com/shaquilleoneal

-WWE.com has posted an behind the scene footage of Triple H on Seth’s Green “Robot Chicken.” Watch the video here.

-Today’s WWE diva spot belongs to ECW diva Alicia Fox. You can view her new recent photo shoot entitled, “Alicia Fox: Pretty in pink”

-WWE has issued this press release this morning:-

Shaq and Jeremy Piven Tapped as Next Hosts of WWE’s Monday Night Raw®

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WWE’s Monday Night Raw® on USA Network continues its weekly celebrity guest host series with NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal and Emmy Award-winning actor and Entourage star, Jeremy Piven.

Each week celebrities from the world of sports, television, music and film take control of the most-watched regularly scheduled program on cable television by arranging matches, dictating stipulations and managing the entire RAW roster of WWE Superstars and Divas for the evening. Actor/writer/producer Seth Green and Rock N Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top were the first two guest hosts of Monday Night Raw, which airs live episodes each week at 9:00 PM ET on USA Network.

In addition to his role as Ari Gold in Entourage, Piven will be starring in the upcoming comedy film, The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard debuting in theaters August 14th.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE - News) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

-Now that Seth Green hosted Monday Night Raw, he now has an WWE Universe blog. Green comments on Last Monday’s Raw episode hosted by non other than ZZ Top. Don’t get me wrong, ZZ Top is an ICON of ICONS in the music industry, but what does it have to do with “sports entertainment”. I’ll let you decide that one. Then Green plugs “Robot Chicken” on Adult Swim.

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-WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel has posted his thoughts on last Monday Night Raw episode with guest host’s ZZ Top.

Here is what Finkel comments:

I found last night’s Monday Night Raw telecast to be quite frankly a mixed bag for my liking. And as we go into Night of Champions this Sunday, my interest is definitely high for the matches on this card from the City of Brotherly Love.

Read the rest of Finks thoughts on Raw here.

You can following next week’s Monday Night Raw’s host Shaquille O’Neal on Twitter: http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_SHAQ

-WWEDaily would like an corespondent for tonight’s Live ECW/Smackdown tapings in Richmond Virginia. if you could please send in the results to the event at WWEdaily@gmail.com.

-Today’s WWE diva photo shoot revolves around Gail Kim. Kim’s photo shoot is titled, “Tropical Delight.”

-Tara is dealing with food poisoning but will be able to work tonight’s Impact tapings.

-WWE hints on Shaquille O’Neal possibly wrestling on next week’s Monday Night Raw. WWE has written an article on Shaq’s hosting next week’s Raw.

Here is an excerpt from the post:

Armed with a well-known sense of humor, the playful giant will doubtlessly have his share of antics for the Raw roster, and who knows, maybe he’ll even try his skills in the ring.

Read the full article here.

RALEIGH, N.C. - With legendary guitar gurus Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill of ZZ Top sharing celebrity guest hosting honors, tonight’s Raw was bound to be a rockin’ time. As if to drive home the point, John Cena, Triple H and WWE Champion Randy Orton struck a menacing chord.

-WWE Champion Randy Orton will join The Legacy against John Cena & Triple H in main event

-Six Pack Challenge announced for Night of Champions for U.S. Title; U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston, MVP & Primo def. Big Show, Swagger & Carlito

-Jerry “The King” Lawler def. The Brian Kendrick

-Divas Champion Maryse sprayed Mickie James in eyes with perfume

-Mark Henry def. Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho by disqualification

-Hornswoggle def. Chavo Guerrero in a “Sharp Dressed Man” Tuxedo Match

-Jerry “The King” Lawler and Michael Cole announced that next week’s celebrity guest host will be none other than NBA powerhouse Shaquille O’Neal!

-Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes def. Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim in a “Legs” Match; Shaquille O’Neal to guest host next week

-John Cena & Triple H def. WWE Champion Randy Orton & The Legacy