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-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.

Here are this Thursday’s (7/30/09) WWE Superstars results that will be airing on WGN America:

WWE Superstars:

*John Morrison defeated Tyson Kidd in a really good match.

*WWE champion Randy Orton pinned Primo with an RKO. Orton got a babyface reaction from the crowd

* William Regal b. Yoshi Tatsu
- Regal gets the win with a running knee lift to the face.

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ECW: (Airing Tonight)
* Tyler Reks b. Paul Burchill
- Reks gets the win following a springboard dropkick.

* Vladimir Kozlov b. Bill Benny (local jobber)
- Vladimir wins the squash match with a modified chokeslam. After the match Ezekiel Jackson came out and delivered a one arm slam.

* Sheamus b. Goldust
- Sheamus got the win with modified backbreaker.

* Christian b. Zack Ryder
- The crowd was really behind Christian. Lots of near falls and high-flying moves. Christian gets the win following the Killswitch.

-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.

-Variety is reporting that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be starring in his next movie “Faster” directed by Phil Joanou.

The synopsis is according to IMBD: An ex-con is out to avenge his brother’s death after they were double-crossed during a heist years ago.

Joanou also directed another filmed which also starred The Rock in his 2006 movie “Gridiron Gang.”

-TNA has posted new Bobby Lashley and Hernandez t-shirts on ShopTNA. Head on over to purchase one ..SHOPTNA.COM

-TNA Wrestling has posted the following video, that is going to be aired on the opening of TNA’s 200th iMPACT Episode. Watch the exclusive open to this Thursday’s huge 200th episode of TNA “iMPACT!” on SpikeTV, featuring many of the acclaimed matches and amazing moments in TNA Wrestling history!

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-Tampa Bay Online just recently reported that the divorce is finalized between Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan and now, ex-wife Linda Bollea. Tampa Bay is reporting also on the Hogan divorce is finalized, at least on paper.

Linda said: “It’s good for our family. It’s good for our kids. It’s great being on speaking terms with my husband . . . with my ex-husband.

“The war is over.”

Hulk said: “I think it’s a great day for everybody. We can finally function as a family.”

-WWE Auction has an “rare” vintage WWF program for sale with The Undertakers signature. As of right now the bidding is up to $132.50. You an view the auction here.

-WWE has posted today’s Daily Diva photo shoot which features Nikki & Brie Bella, The Bella Twins entitled “Bellas: Double Trouble”

-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.

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Former WWE Divas champion Maryse is in Birmingham, Alabama and will be examined by Dr. James Andrews tomorrow. PWInisder reports it’s believed that Maryse may need knee surgery to repair ongoing issues with her knee cap.

In December 2008, Maryse suffered a dislocated kneecap on a house show in North Carolina after being dropkicked by one of the Bella Twins. She was able to avoid surgery at that time due to the level of initial treatment she received and was able to return to the ring several weeks later, but has had ongoing issues with the knee since then.

It was obvious she was off during her bout with Mickie James last night.

-Newest arrival to TNA wrestling Taz has posted FTW Gear on his Facebook. You can see the new articles of FTW Gear here.

Jeremy Borash updates on TNA’s AJ Styles and his staph infection conditon.

Borash wrote:

Just got off the phone with AJ. He’s feeling much better today after a staph infection scare. He shouldn’t be missing any ring time.

AJ:”Aside from the hole in my leg, I’m feeling much better.” A follow up w/Dr. today. He’s up and walking around & thx everyone 4 the love

-Borash wrote: DID YOU KNOW: For the week ending July 5th in the UK, TNA iMPACT! beat WWE Raw, Smackdown, and ECW in the television ratings! THX UK fans!

Kurt Angle at Comic-Con:

A guy dropped to one knee and proposed in the ring this past Thursday night on iMPACT in Shreveport.

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.

-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.