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-WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper entered a not guilty plea in court today to a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence in Hollywood last month. He faces a maximum of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

-WWE has isssued an survey online of dvd purchases here:

http://www.wweresearch.com/se.ashx?s=0B880140725437F7

-The August issue of Movie Entertainment magazine in Canada has an advertisement for this year’s WWE SummerSlam PPV which lists the following talent for the show:

Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio, Triple H and CM Punk

While the advertisement is likely dated because it features Edge, who is now injured, WWE is absolutely advertising Shawn Michaels for SummerSlam.

Amazon has released the cover art for Batista’s new three disc dvd, “Batista I Walk Alone” coming out in October 20th of this year.

Synopsis:

One of WWE s most popular Superstars, Batista is truly a study in contrasts. On one hand, Batista is the smoothest of operators, known for his stylish appearance and laid-back attitude. He has the air and presence of a champion. Exploding with fury in the ring, however, Batista embodies his nickname The Animal. That power has served him well where he has won five world championships. For the first time ever, fans of The Animal can relive his storied career with this 3-DVD set that includes a biography of Batista s life both inside the ring and out. In addition to this revealing look at The Animal, this 3-DVD set will feature dozens of the greatest matches and moments from Batista s career.

!BANG! TV Report - 1987 - Championship Wrestling from Florida - Dory Funk Jr. vs Mike Graham plus Next !BANG! TV Card

Old School returns to !BANG! TV with Dory Funk Jr., managed by Sir Oliver Humperdink, wrestling Mike Graham. This match is commentated by the Dean of Professional Wrestling Announcers, Gordon Sole. Steve Keirn interferes on behalf of Mike Graham, Dory Funk bleeds and it all turns into, as Gordon Sole calls it a, “Pier Six Brawl.”

Funk vs Mike Graham is now on !BANG! TV at http://www.dory-funk.com.

The next !BANG! TV Card, Support the Troops 43, “!BANG! Aversary,” comes to the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School Sunday August 9th, Doors open at 6:30pm and Showtime is 7:00pm.

U.S. Championship Match
Johnny Magnum (Champion) vs Damien Steele

A Matter of Discipline
Dory Funk Jr. vs Blain Rage

Funking Conservatory World Title Match
Shane Chung (Champion) vs Jumbo Elvis Sharp

Women’s Tag Team Championship
“The Claw,” Claudia Reiff and Sar-Ah
vs
The Wasilla Wrecking Crew, Rachael Moore and Charlotte Mahoy

Introducing - The Frenchman - Monsieur Richard Bourgeois and more.

For ticket information and Training schedules at the Funking Conservatory call 352-895-4658 or visit http://www.dory-funk.com.

The lineups for this week’s TNA house shows are:

Tonight, July 23rd in Bossier City, Louisiana:
*AJ Styles vs. TNA Tag Team champion Scott Steiner
*Samoa Joe vs. Abyss
*Beer Money vs. The British Invasion
*TNA X-Division champ Homicide vs. Sheik Abdul Bashir
*Appearances by Awesome Kong, Rhino, Taylor Wilde & Kip James

Friday July 24th in Monroe, Louisiana:
*AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe
*Beer Money vs. The British Invasion
*TNA Tag Team champ Scott Steiner vs. Abyss
*Awesome Kong vs. Taylor Wilde
*Appearances by Rhino, Homicide, Kip James & Sheik Abdul Bashir

Saturday July 25th in Southaven, Mississippi:
*TNA champion Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles
*Beer Money vs. The British Invasion
*Abyss vs. Rhino vs. Samoa Joe in a Monster’s Ball Match
*Appearances by Scott Steiner, Awesome Kong, Homicide, Taylor Wilde, Sheik Abdul Bashir & Kip James

-Taz was working as an agent at this week’s TNA TV tapings.

Source:PWInisder

HERMIE’S HOTSEAT: THE LATEST BROADCAST FEATURING ABYSS

TNA Wrestling personality and NASCAR star Hermie Sadler interviews your favorite wrestling superstars on “Hermie’s Hotseat”

-Today’s WWE diva on demand id non other than Calgary’s own Natalya. Her photo shoot is entitled,“Natalya: Black & white”.

-WWE has issued this press release on Aerosmith theming this years Summer Slam at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on august 23rd.

STAMFORD, Conn., Jul 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — WWE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — World Wrestling Entertainment(R) has tapped AEROSMITH’s blazing tune “You Gotta Move” as the official theme song for SummerSlam(R). WWE’s signature summer event airs live on pay-per-view Sunday, August 23rd at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT from Staples Center in Los Angeles.
America’s greatest rock band AEROSMITH has garnered four Grammy wins, a Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame induction and album sales upward of 150 million, and is now in the midst of a massive North American tour with special guests ZZ Top, presented by Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Aerosmith tickets are available now at www.livenation.com.

AEROSMITH will headline Staples Center Friday, August 21, a mere two days before their “You Gotta Move”–a highlight of their Honkin’ On Bobo album–is heard at WWE’s SummerSlam. Millions are expected to tune in to the electric live pay-per-view event.

For more information on AEROSMITH–STEVEN TYLER (vocals), JOE PERRY (guitar), BRAD WHITFORD (guitar), TOM HAMILTON (bass) and JOEY KRAMER (drums)–including fan club tickets, go to www.aeroforceone.com.

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AEROSMITH is receiving rave reviews for their live performances. Here’s a taste of what the critics are saying:

“The guitar heroics from Joe Perry…were sizzling, the rhythm section of Joey Kramer and Tom Hamilton thunderous…and Steven Tyler’s wide-mouth wail was soaked in its trademark blend of raunch and fire…”

–Sarah Rodman, BOSTON GLOBE, June 17, 2009

“Aerosmith did prove, yet again, that they can rock it like they did in their 20s…thunderous performance…”

–Chris Harris, ROLLINGSTONE.COM, June 29, 2009

“…Aerosmith was a lean mean hit machine…with the best moments of the night coming when the Boston band reprised their now-classic record Toys in the Attic in its entirety. The music from that album–which features classics like ‘Walk This Way’ and ‘Big Ten Inch Record’–was at its most tasty for ‘Sweet Emotion,’ with the Toxic Twin magic of Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry at full power.”

–Dan Aquilante, NEW YORK POST, June 29, 2009

About AEROSMITH

For more than 30 years AEROSMITH has defined American Rock ‘n’ Roll. They’ve earned countless awards (including four Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, six Billboard Awards, and 12 MTV Awards), performed electrifying sold-out concerts around the world and have a fan-base numbering in the millions worldwide. The members of AEROSMITH remain creatively vital, and are the platinum standard for artistic and commercial success in the music business. Through it all they have undeniably withstood the test of time. For more information on AEROSMITH, including fan club tickets, go to www.aeroforceone.com.

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PREVIEW FOR TONIGHT’S “iMPACT!” - TAZ MAKES HIS “IMPACT!” DEBUT, THE MAIN EVENT MAFIA DOMINATE AND MORE!

Tonight, TNA Wrestling returns to SpikeTV with a huge broadcast featuring two hours of Total Nonstop Action starting at 9/8c on SpikeTV!

Witness the aftermath of the “Victory Road” Pay-Per-View on Thursday! The below is a preview of what will take place:

- The broadcast will feature the TNA Wrestling “iMPACT!” debut of the newest addition to the roster - TAZ! Thursday’s “iMPACT!” will kick off with Taz and Samoa Joe speaking out to the wrestling world. What will Taz have to say about what went down at Victory Road? What does the potential alliance of Taz, Joe and the Main Event Mafia mean for TNA Wrestling? Tune in and find out!

- Speaking of the Main Event Mafia, still TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle will address his win at Victory Road over Mick Foley, as well as the total dominance of The Main Event Mafia as they now hold the World, Tag Team and Legends championships.

- In fact, the Main Event Mafia have informed TNA Officials that new TNA World Tag Team Champions Scott Steiner and Booker T, as well as Legends Champion Kevin Nash, will all defend their titles on “iMPACT!”. Who will take on the Mafia members with the gold on the line? Find out Thursday night.

- In addition, “iMPACT!” will feature news on the recent signing of Bobby Lashley, who is coming to TNA Wrestling! How will the face of TNA change when Lashley arrives?

All this and much more this Thursday on SpikeTV as the road to the August 16 “Hard Justice” Pay-Per-View begins!

SEE PHOTOS OF BOBBY LASHLEY ON TNA’S IMAPCT BEFORE TONIGHTS AIRING

Here are tonight’s confirmed matches for WWE Superstars on WGN America:

Champ training
Christian looks to gain momentum in his final contest before his ECW Title Match at Night of Champions. The No. 1 contender takes on William Regal on “WWE Superstars.” Also, Evan Bourne faces off against The Brian Kendrick. (Evan Bourne is suppose to be taking on Jamie noble, which was confirmed through Bournes WWE Universe)

Showdown
“WWE Superstars” matches John Morrison up against Kane. Will The Shaman of Sexy continue his run of success when he faces The Big Red Machine? Find out at 8/5 PT on WGN America.

SPOILERS FOR WWE SUPERSTARS ON WGN AMERICA:
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The following are TNA’s iMPACT Results SPOILERS for August 6th.

*Hernandez defeated Doug Williams

*Both the TNA World Title & TNA Legends Title are on the line: Kurt Angle & Kevin Nash vs. Mick Foley & Bobby Lashley. Lashley’s music hits, he’s nowhere to be found, same for when Foley’s music hits. Then the second time Foley’s music is played he comes out barely able to walk. He took on both Nash & Angle on his own. Angle had Foley locked into his leglock submission when the lights went out..and Sting’s music hit…Sting appeared at the top of the bleachers in the crowd..pointing his bat at Angle in the ring. The lights went back out & when they turned back on, Lashley was in the ring with his head bandaged and attacked Angle & NASH..he gave Nash a running shoulder block & Foley got the pin on Nash to become the new TNA Legends Champion.
Winners: Foley & Lashley

*Xplosion Match: Rhino defeated The Outlaw Jethro Holiday by DQ.

*4way Knockouts Match: Angelina Love vs. Tara vs. ODB vs. Awesome Kong. Tara rolled up Kong for the win.

*The Main Event Mafia come out to kick off the Aug 13th edition of iMPACT! Kurt Angle addresses the situation about Mick Foley allegedly winning the TNA Legends Title last week. Angle says he struck a deal and the World Elite come out to the ring. Angle says its an honor to being business with them. Eric Young says this union will take over TNA side by side with Kurt Angle. He says they’ll do whatever it takes. Young says its not just TNA but an entire nation, let the cleansing begin.

*Eric Young remains in the ring with Bashir & Kiyoshi for his match.

*Daniels w/ The MotorCity Machine Guns vs. Eric Young. The Guns hung around ringside reading magazines & videogame instruction booklets with their backs mostly to the ring, completely uninterested in the match. Young wins with a piledriver following interference from Bashir & Kiyoshi, the Guns were completely unaware.

*8 Man Tag Match: Big Rob & Doug Williams w/Brutus Magnus and Scott Steiner & Booker T w/Sharmell defeated Team 3D & Beer Money when Big Rob pinned Roode. This eventually wound up into an all out brawl that included all eight men, Kiyoshi, Eric Young, Bashir, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Daniels, Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle, Traci Brooks, Sting, Bobby Lashley, Mick Foley & the Bugsy McGraw security team. It was near riot conditions with the them brawling all over the place into the stands. The crowd was super hot for it all. Once the smoke cleared, it was Daniels & the Guns who stood tall, the Guns even held up the TNA Tag Titles…they leave ringside. All of a sudden Daniels & EY came battling back towards the ring along with the Guns, Kiyoshi & Bashir all brawling throughout the iMPACT Zone..on the monitors it could be seen that others were brawling backstage as well. The segment was well over 15 minutes long..it even had Chris Sabin throwing his shoes up the ramp at the World Elite. Daniels put the World Elite on notice that they were coming for them.

*Christy Hemme returned and defeated SoJo Bolt with the FFG.

*Contract Signing for the TNA Legends Title Match between Kevin Nash & Mick Foley, they both signed & gave their final thoughts on another & the match.

*3rd Match in the series to determine the 3rd participant for the Hard Justice Main Event: AJ Styles w/Sting vs. Matt Morgan w/Kurt Angle. Morgan wins following a real good solid match between the two. The Mafia comes down to celebrate while Sting helps AJ to the back. Angle takes the mic & congratulates Morgan on his win. Angle says Mafia recruited him, Morgan corrects him that he sold himself to them..Angle says one last favor and he’s in the Mafia..Morgan is confused and doesn’t understand how Angle is asking for him to help retaining the title. Morgan says no one demands anything from him and he’s not passing up the opportunity to become the TNA World Champion. He says he’s walking into Hard Justice as the Blueprint, but walking out the new World Heavyweight champion.

Source::PWInisder

-TNA Shop has already got an Taz t-shirt up for sale. You can purchase it here.

–Jim Ross has posted in his JRSBarBQ.com website. here are a few snippets:

*Spoke with Jerry Brisco Tuesday afternoon while “in hurry up and wait mode” in Richmond. Jerry’s doctors are extremely happy with the HOF’er’s progress and expect him to make a full recovery from heart surgery after a few months rest. Having three months off sounds pretty intriguing to me but having to have heart surgery to facilitate such hopefully isn’t in my cards. Jerry’s speech and strength are making a big comeback!

*Shawn Michaels celebrates birthday # 44 Wednesday and our very best wishes go out to HBK. There is rampant speculation that Shawn will return to WWE in time to compete at Summerslam but I have yet to hear that confirmed. HBK returning at Summerslam would be my guess but I just can’t be sure at this time. Michaels is still, arguably, the best in ring performer in the business today.

*Much has been made of the Steve Austin tax matter resulting from the sale of some property. Knowing Steve as well as I do, and we have not discussed this particular matter, I would assume that this is merely a clerical error and someone on the accounting or Realtor end dropped the ball. Austin is one of the most obsessed individuals I know regarding saving money and taking care of his business the right way. Austin “got it” when I used to preach to the wrestlers about saving their money, preparing for their future, getting professional financial planning and income tax help and not living beyond their means IE pay one’s bills and don’t buy too much bling. Trust me, Steve Austin won’t have any issues taking care of this $22K matter that I suspect simply fell through the cracks. I can tell you from personal experience and from dealing with accountants that things like this have happened to many of us and more often than not, if one is diligent in this area, these matters are simply oversights. Austin shares my philosophy and that is to NEVER “mess” with Uncle Sam and the IRS.

*Helluva coup for Raw to nab Shaquille O’Neal as guest host this Monday night in Washington D.C., the day after Night of Champions in Philly. Shaq should be tremendous as his personality, like the rest of him, is huge. Shaq has been a long time fan and he once told me that he DVR’ed Raw every week so that he could keep up with what was happening especially during his NBA season. Shaq has an upcoming reality show that ABC is going to air this summer which will likely get some “stretch” come Monday night. The big fellow is a legit good dude let me assure you. Could we see Shaq in the ring Monday night? I don’t know but I do suspect that the Cleveland Cavaliers would likely not be overwhelmed. I suggest the Cavs send King James to D.C. to chaperon. LeBron is a big wrestling fan too. Nice tag team. You can read the full entry here.

-Gossip website TMZ reports that Hulk Hogan and ex-wife Linda divorce could end as soon as the beginning of next week.

-TNA KnockOut Jenna Morasca has posted on her Myspace that her boyfriend Ethan is in this weeks People Magazine on his Battle with cancer.

-Former WWE star Elijah Burke has got an great story to an successful ending. Burke runs into an huge fan that one day to meet Burke. Here he meets his dream in an local department store. You can read the heart full story on Burke’s Myspace.

-PWinisder reports A quick update and correction on Jeff Jarrett. The final decision on Jarrett taking “personal time off” was made by TNA President Dixie Carter. There is no timetable for a Jarrett return. The company stance is still that Jeff is taking a personal hiatus.

Hogan Energy tm hits the big ring today, announcing their retail distribution relationship with Amazon.com

Delray Beach, Fla. (PRWEB) July 22, 2009 — Hogan Energy tm hits the big ring today, announcing their retail distribution relationship with Amazon.com, a world leader in E-Commerce. Terry Bollea aka “Hulk Hogan”, a world renowned celebrity, TV personality (hosting 4 major network series), and World Champion Wrestler shares his nutrition secrets to energy and wellness in his new line of nutritional supplement products.

Nutritional Products International (NPI www.nutricompany.com) out of Delray Beach, FL is a world-class team of experts; will promote and sell your products into health food distributors, natural health outlets, grocery chains, drug chains, convenience stores, warehouse clubs, mass merchandisers, international distributors, beverage distributors, online retailers, and the military.. NPI is no stranger to Celebrity branded products having built markets for many media icons. Director of Global Operations Mitch Gould (NPI), states that he won’t have to “fight” for shelf space with the power behind the Hogan brand name.

Hulk Hogan’s foray into the supplement world currently consists of his first product Hogan Energy tm - Extreme Energy Granules, a first of its kind fast melting granule that you pour directly into your mouth for fast absorption and rapid onset of energy. Hogan Energy tm provides hours of unmatched energy without the side effects or chemicals found in high sugar/caffeinated beverages. Compared to Red Bull tm, Amped tm, 5 Hour Energy tm, Rock Star tm and the ever growing energy beverage market, Hogan Energy tm provides a revolutionary new nutrient delivery system with better energy at HALF the cost. The Citrus Rush flavor provides satiety in this low calorie, nutrient packed, Energy powerhouse.

Go to www.Amazon.com today to experience Hogan Energy!

For further information contact:
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Ken Anderson has posted the following video on his Facebook.

-New signee Taz has posted his recent thoughts on signing with TNA Wrestling on hos Twitter:http://twitter.com/OfficialTaz

I am having nothing but FUN with TNA! Great talented lockeroom & backstage peeps very cool also! Its ALL good baby!

-TNA star/MMA fighter Bobby Lashley has launched a network of official sites at www.lashleynetwork.com.

-Shawn Michaels turned 44 today.

WWE Daily reader Carol sent in the following:

I understand where the other person is coming from but not all people r going 2 sign autographs, no matter if they’re wrestlers, actors, ball players. I went 2 the Jun 20 IL raw house show, I worked 12 hour shifts 4 2 1/2 wks to pay 4 the tickets, gas, something 4 each of my girls 2 bring home 2. This was my bday present, my husbands fathers day present, our anniversary. I was inches away from touching Triple H as he left, but there was nowhere 2 go 2 try 2 c them 2 get autographs, trust me, I would have tried, but I know they’re tired & off 2 the next city. Its hard to please evry1 & its sad but u can’t fault only wrestlers.

Here is an WWEDaily reader understands how wrestlers work their tail off to entertain….”sports entertainment” for their fans. This reader has lumped all special days into “one day of dreams” for her entire family.

“Some hearts are bigger than others, when they too see the light”..thanks again for the great story and hopefully more too come….lol

-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.

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