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-The Selvedge Yard has an great article on Andre “The Giant”. Talks about his drinking binge and greta rare vintage photos of Andre. You can read the article.

-Superstar Billy Graham is selling off his jacket that he specifically bought and wore for his WWE Hall Of Fame Induction in 2004. You can view the auction on Ebay.

-Todays WWE Diva on demand is diva Beth Phoenix “The Glamazon”. Her recent photo shott is entitled, “Beth: Dark Phoenix”

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-Jeff Hardy is scheduled to appear for all Smackdown/ECW tapings until Sept.1st. WWE.com has Jeff listed as one of the talents scheduled for an appearance for an Smackdown/ECW tapings at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The official website to Quicken Loans Arena states different No JEFF HARDY.

The August 7th WWE RAW house show in Denver, Colorado has been changed to a Supershow with the following matches currently advertised

*Triple H vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship in a Steel Cage Match
*CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Rocky Mountain Ladder Match
*Tommy Dreamer vs. Christian for the ECW Championship in an Extreme Rules Match
*Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz vs. MVP vs. Carlito for the US Championship in a Fatal Four Way Match

Source:PWIsider

-We can confirm that Maryse underwent knee surgery on Tuesday under Dr. Jeffrey Dugas at the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, AL. We understand her left knee was scoped to remove floating cartilage. She is expected to be out for several weeks.

-John Cena is scheduled to appear on an upcoming episode of USA Networks TV Series “Psych”.

Jim Ross has posted on WWE Universe. Here are a few snippets:

-Yours truly exchanged messages with HBK recently and he is feeling good and has enjoyed spending a much needed summer with family and allowing his veteran body to recover from the affects of a long, successful career and, specifically, the epic encounter Shawn had vs. the Undertaker at WM25.

HBK and HHH have been working on a DX book that I was asked to make a few, minor contributions. I “think” the book comes out this fall.

I’m sure that HBK hasn’t missed the travel that comes with a WWE schedule. I dread virtually every trip I make to an airport these days that include slow, security lines, uninformed travelers who think that they can intimidate TSA personnel, older women who don’t want to take their shoes off and expose their “bunions,” travelers who never heard the term “quart sized plastic bags, and airlines that are rarely on time.

-The King, as in Jerry Lawler, and I narrated some never before seen Hulk Hogan bouts, BROTHER, Sunday afternoon before Night of Champions. One was from April 1980 in the Philadelphia Spectrum vs. WWE Champion Bob Backlund in a bout that went approximately 30 minutes, another 1980 bout from MSG vs. Andre the Giant with Gorilla Monsoon as the special referee along with Classy Freddie Blassie managing Hogan and finally a bout from 1987 from Houston on the special night for Houston promoter Paul Boesch as Hulk defended the WWE title against Kamala. The King relays some personal grooming tips that he learned from the Hulkster which fans will find amusing and unique. These never before televised bouts are for a Hogan DVD I assume.

-Shaquille O’Neal had a great time Monday in D.C. on Raw, starring Michael Cole (A good sport) and featuring Jerry Lawler as “The King.” Shaq was as friendly to the crew just as much as the big fella was with the Superstars which is the mark of a true, cool dude. I was really impressed with how lean Shaq looked as it was obvious to me that the new Cleveland Cavalier is already preparing for his first NBA season with LeBron James.

You can read the blog to its entirety here.

-WWE.com has an featured wesite “Where Are They Know”. Featured on is none other than Diamond Dallas Page. You can view that here.

-Today’s WWE diva features Mickie James. In her recent photo shoot entitled, “Mickie: Golden Girl”

-Batista talks to “Funny People” stars Jonah Hill, Seth Rogan, Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, and others in WWE.com “Superstar to Superstar”. The featured film Funny Poeple airs this weekend. You can watch the interview here.

Matt Hardy has posted the following message on his Twitter to get the fans in an “Up-Roar” on what is Jeff Hardy’s next move with the WWE World Title? Another Hardy vs. Hardy Saga???

Myself & the NEW World Champ, Jeff Hardy-what does the future hold?

-WWE has not signed Scott Taylor (Scotty Too Hotty) to a new deal. That’s a rumor that started as he’s making an appearance for Florida Championship Wrestling, but he hasn’t been offered a new deal.

-Those using WWE’s Wrestlemania travel packages to go to Phoenix, Arizona next year, they have added “an extremely private Morning Madness Autograph Session With One Of WWE’s Top Superstars.” That’s WWE’s wording. There were complaints from some last year that the autograph session featured too many low-level names and no top names.

-Matt Striker and Tiffany will be taking part in a 8/15 charity baseball event for the Staten Island Yankees.

-Ric Flair is signing 8/15 at the Westchester County Center as part of the East Coast National convention.

Source:PWInisder.com

-Movie Web got an interview with WWE superstar Ted Dibiase Jr on his recent movie role in The Marine 2. Dibiase explains the plot of the movie, working in Thailand and much more. The movie is scheduled to be release in December on Blu-Ray and standard dvd. You can pre-order The Marine 2 over at PWInisder.com

-You can view exclusive photos of Ted Dibiase filming in Thailand on set of The Marine 2 here.

Here is an excerpt from Kennedy’s blog on CraveOnline:

Wen “Mr. Kennedy” exploded on the scene in WWE, I was given the opportunity to do media interviews all over the world which can be EXTREMELY intoxicating. You’re living out your dream, making serious money, finally achieving all your goals, and you’re getting the chance to build on the already-intense fame by talking to the media.

Ken Anderson

Read the entire blog here.

The Sun.Co.UK. got an recent interview with CM Punk. Here are a few highlights:

Wrestling his Dream Opponents: There are four guys I’ve never even locked up with in the WWE yet, who I’d love to face, they are Undertaker, John Cena, Triple H and Shawn Michaels, so any of them from the active roster.

Older guys, I’d have to say Ricky Steamboat or Harley Race in their prime are two of my favourites.

Working with TNA Roster: Not that I should shed light on my personal life, but I’ve just recently stayed at Joe’s house in Florida for a few nights, we just hung out, never mentioned wrestling and relaxed. He’s still my best friend. It’s awesome to just chill out and relax by the pool that way.

Punk Considering to Face Ric Flair: Ric is a wrestling anomaly, no one will ever be like Ric again. Selfishly I’d love to say I’d wrestled him one-on-one, but I don’t think I’d want it to look like I’m wrestling and beating on someone’s dad. I have a lot of respect for Ric if he wants to step back in. I respect that he is his own man and knows his own body.

Kennedy and Umaga release from WWE: I honestly don’t know why, I was confused when Ken got let go, I’m unsure if it was down to his injuries or what. Umaga’s the same and I really don’t know why they were let go. It’s a personal thing and I don’t like to ask things like that, I’m not a gossipy guy, so it’s nothing I really get involved in at all.

Jumping Ship to TNA: No, I’d not jump ship, this is the place to be, nowhere comes close and I’m happy here. We don’t really have any competition and if you want to be a top class professional wrestler in the US you have to be working for the WWE.

-A couple of videos have surfaced online of Triple H’s celebrating his birthday following Monday night Raw in Washington D.C. Triple H turned 40.

-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.

-Today is Paul Levesque’s birthday, Happy Birthday to Triple H in the wrestling world.

Batista and family was spotted past this Saturday at the Washington Nationals.

-Slam Wrestling got an article on Lance storm wrestling this past week-end in Toronto at an Ring Of Honor event taking on Chris Hero. Storm got emotional at then end of his match.

Storm says,

“I mean this from my heart, thank you,” Storm said at the end of the evening’s show at the Ted Reeve Arena in Toronto’s east end. “Thank you for supporting me, thank you for supporting a great wrestling company.”

Also noted, The Nature Boy Ric Flair signed autographs for the Ring Of Honor fans, the autograph session lasted three hours even thou the ROH event started at 5:30Pm to 7:30PM. They say this is Flairs final appearance for ROH.

Read the full article here.

-Mike Mooneyham has an covered story of The Four Horsemen will be at this years NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest whcih will be held Aug. 6-9 at the University Hilton Place Hotel in Charlotte. More on the story go here.

-WWE star Shad Gaspard posted on his Myspace that he was at Comic Con to promote an new movie he might be in called, “Dead And Gone”. The film currently has a 9 million dollar budget, and is to be set in the US & Fiji. It is being produced by Jordan Yale Levine, Franco Sama, andFylmar Productions. Written by David Frigerio; it is an action drama about 2 brothers, 1 white, 1 black, who never met each other and come together to avenge their father’s death before the rival mob boss kills them. My character helps them get revenge.

Plus Gaspard has posted photos of him at the event , you can see them here.

-Tonight’s Night of Champions PPV, Chris Jericho’s secret partner is “The Big Show”….