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Bret Hart writes about Summerslam in-ring return, becoming "lightheaded" when he tagged in, backstage reception, next match

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart published a new blog on his Facebook page today describing his in-ring return at Summerslam. Hart strongly endorsed John Cena, the leader of Team WWE in the seven-on-seven elimination tag match vs. Nexus, for laying out the match ahead of time.

Hart mainly described the Summerslam main event in kayfabe terms, recapping the story Team WWE and Team Nexus were trying to tell in the ring. Hart also added some interesting notes on how he felt during and after the match.

-- Hart described feeling "lightheaded" as he took a hot tag from Chris Jericho in the middle of the match setting up his brief string of offense during the match before he wad DQ'ed.

"Jericho gives me the hot tag, I haven't made a good wrestling comeback in at least 12 years," he said. "As I feel the slap of skin, ducking through the ropes my head feels lightheaded; the fiery redheaded Heath Slater has tagged and coming right at me."

-- Hart talked about the reception he received backstage after being removed from the match and his feelings after the moment that seemed to make up somewhat for the WrestleMania 26 match against Vince McMahon.

"Luckily, Cena would eventually pull this one of the fire for Team WWE. As for me, my heart would fill up on the moment. Slaps on the back at the Gorilla position, grins bigger than mine. I made it back to Summerslam and held my own," he said. "Despite my so-called bout with Vince McMahon at WrestleMania, this scenario at Summerslam would be much closer to the types of matches I had 12 years ago."

-- Hart closed by looking ahead to his return to Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 25 as part of a Smackdown house show. Hart will be teaming WWE tag champions the Hart Dynasty against Nexus in a six-man tag match.
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WSJ covers WWE's trip to China, Jim Ross blogs on WWE filming in China & WWE's box office draw in Japan

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

-- WWE received coverage from the Wall Street Journal today after their first-ever trip to China for a live show in Shanghai on Sunday.

WSJ's story focused on the throngs of people coming to the event in Shanghai, WWE's TV reach expanding in China and programming drawing strong viewership, and the WWE wrestlers delivering basic stories of good vs. evil that translate in other markets.


The story included a quote from WWE champion Sheamus. It was a three-word quote to sum up WWE's overseas tour that also included two shows in Japan: "We're never off," he said.

WWE's VP of International business, Andrew Whitaker, was also quoted in the story. WSJ reported WWE does not have plans on a return show to China t this time.

-- WWE's Jim Ross discussed the China show in his latest blog on jrsbarbq.com. Ross said a WWE TV crew was in China shooting footage of the first-ever show in China.

"Obviously this was a long, grueling trip for the travelers but everyone from what I understand really enjoyed the history making experience," Ross said. "One would assume that there will be some footage of this trip in upcoming WWE TV vehicles."

-- Ross also reported that WWE drew over $1.1 million in ticket sales for both shows in Tokyo at Sumo Hall. Ross said the second show on Saturday was "essentially sold out."
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Jake Roberts announces his retirement

Torch reader Patrick Vincent sent in the following notes from the 2CW show in New York from Sunday, August 22 where former wrestling star Jake Roberts announced his retirement.

At last night's 2CW show, Jake "The Snake" Roberts announced his retirement. He talked about the loss of his father, Grizzly Smith, a few months ago in June. He said he got into wrestlng to make his father proud of him.

Roberts thanked the fans and said that because of health reasons, he just could not do it anymore.
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Ric Flair's sons booked for MTV2's "Lucha Libre USA" taping in Charlotte

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

David and Reid Flair, the sons of TNA wrestler Ric Flair, have been announced for MTV2's next "Lucha Libre USA" TV taping in Charlotte, N.C. on August 28.

Reid Flair, the youngest of Ric's sons, is scheduled to face Tinieblas, Jr. and El Oriental in a tag match match. David Flair will be in Reid's corner for the match.

In a press release, David made in-character comments on Tinieblas playing up their match to determine who the better second-generation wrestler is.

Also announced for the Charlotte TV taping are Marco Corleone (Mark Jindrak), Lizmark, Jr., and Mascarita Dorada. The daughter of Gordon Solie will be in attendance for a booking signing.
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Revealing Triple H interview - his future, Ric Flair, HBK retirement, Linda's Senate campaign

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

WWE wrestler Triple H conducted a fascinating and revealing five-minute interview with Fox Sports Radio Network during Summerslam weekend in Los Angeles. Hunter covered topics including Shawn Michaels's retirement, Ric Flair returning to the ring, and Linda McMahon's U.S. Senate campaign.

Hunter, who has been off WWE TV since April, came across more like a future "WWE business manager" or producer/agent than a typical wrestler on the roster promoting the WWE brand. The following are highlights from the interview.

-- Tripe H talked about Shawn Michaels's influence on the current wrestlers in WWE. He also mentioned Michaels's retirement being the opposite of wrestlers like Ric Flair when it comes time to knowing when to walk away. He said he's leaning toward Shawn Michaels's view right now.

"It's different for every person," Hunter said when asked how a wrestler knows it's time to walk away. The interviewer interrupted to bring up Ric Flair's send-off at WrestleMania 24 before he returned. (TNA wasn't mentioned.)

Without naming Flair by name after the Flair reference, Hunter said, "Some are addicted to the money; some need it. I think there are a lot of guys that made a fortune in the business and squandered most it. There's also the fame of the limelight. Fame is a very addictive thing."

Hunter continued: "It's tough to step out of that limelight and not be there any more and to come to terms that the fact that your time has passed. I think that's tough for a lot of guys to deal with it. Then, you have guys like Shawn Michaels who look at it like, 'I had a hell of a run and I want to go out on a high note.' I'm way over on that side with him."

-- Hunter sounded like a producer/agent talking about principles Walter Kowalski taught him when he broke into the business and what some WWE wrestlers are missing.

"Walter was really big on making things spectacular and making you realize that wrestling is larger-than-life to draw attention to yourself," he said. "I think a lot of guys just go out there and have their matches and don't think really think about about it - separating themselves from what everyone else is doing."

-- On Linda McMahon's U.S. Senate run in Connecticut: "It puts such a microscope on you. Looking at it from my vantage point, I think everything in politics isn't about issues or what people stand for, but who can sling the most mud.

"Everybody keeps criticizing her, but she's running for the right reasons. She's not running because she's bored or has a lot of money and wants to do it. She's running because she sees a country that's running the wrong way. She's sacrificing a lot of things right now, like spending time with her grandkids."
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WWE releases Serena of the Straight Edge Society group

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

PWTorch has confirmed the release of Smackdown Diva Serena (Serena Deeb). WWE has not made an official announcement on Serena's release at this point.

Sources in WWE are saying the reason for Serena's release was because she was not "living out" the Straight Edge Society gimmick in public.
 

Serena, who was inserted into C.M. Punk's SES group in January, had her last WWE TV match last Friday on Smackdown.

The storyline for the match was that she would have been kicked out of the SES, along with Luke Gallows, if they lost a tag match to Kelly Kelly and Big Show. Serena and Gallows won the match to remain in the group on TV.
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Luna Vachon, 1990s WWF valet/wrestler, dies at age 48
 
By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

 
Former 1990s valet/women's wrestler Luna Vachon (Gertrude Vachon) reportedly died today at age 48.

The National Wrestling Alliance issued a statement, saying, "The NWA would like to extend its thoughts and condolences to the family of Luna Vachon, who has died at the age of 48. There are few families who have given more to professional wrestling than the Vachons. Please keep them in your thoughts."

Vachon, who was the niece of WWE Hall of Famer "Mad Dog" Vachon and daughter of "Butcher" Paul Vachon, lost most of her valuables in a house fire earlier this month. Vachon lived in Florida.

Vachon gained national notoriety in the 1990s as the manager of "Bam Bam" Bigelow in WWF. She also challenged for the WWF Women's Title, but never captured the title.

Vachon was most notably married to former WWE wrestler Gangrel (David Heath) before they divorced in 2006. She was honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club for Ladies Wrestling at last year's event.


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Jim Neidhart arrested Sunday, charged with six felonies related to possession, burgulary, theft

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

Former WWE wrestler Jim Neidhart was arrested this afternoon in Hillsborough County, Florida for felony possession of controlled substances, burglary, and grand theft.

Neidhart, the father of WWE women's wrestler Natalya, was booked by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and charged with six total counts following his arrest.

According to Neidhart's booking sheet obtained by PWTorch, Neidhart was arrested at 2:50 p.m. this afternoon in the Tampa area. He was booked at 4:02 p.m. and charged with the following.

-- Two of the counts were for possession with intent to distribute oxycotin and methodone (both are class three felonies).

-- Two related counts were for trafficking illegal drugs (oxycotin and methodone) 4-14 grams in weight, which are both class one felonies.

-- The fifth count was for burglary of an unoccupied dwelling (a class three felony).

-- The sixth count was third degree grand theft for property stolen between $300 and $5,000 (a class two felony).
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USA Today reports on WWE Studios's "indie films" movement, Triple H says movies not about "blowing people up" anymore

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

USA Today published a weekend story on WWE Studios's shift to producing "indie films" on low budgets aimed at families. The story includes quotes from John Cena and Triple H talking about the new direction of the division.

The first of the nine movies slated for release over the next few years under the new model is John Cena's "Legendary" movie due on on Friday. The movie is slated for a "limited release," with WWE trying to add more theaters prior to the release.

"These are good character-driven stories," WWE Studios president Mike Pavone told USA Today. "We're not blowing up buildings and we get wonderful people in the mix of our ensemble casts. It really elevates the project and makes a big difference."

Triple H echoed comments from Pavone that they're moving away from the typical WWE Studios movie that has a "bunch of things blowing up" to story-driven, family-oriented comedies/dramas.

"The movies we do are not what people would stereotypically think. The stereotype goes 'WWE, the wrestling guys, they blow stuff up and beat up people and there's going to be a big car chase and 100 cars are going to get ruined,'" Hunter said. "People don't care about that. They care about good stories."
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Aloisia, the NXT Season 3 Rookie cut on Friday, comments on Twitter about being removed from NXT

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

Aloisia, the NXT Season Three Rookie was cut from the show before ever debuting, has issued a comment on her Twitter page responding to WWE announcing her removal on Friday.

"Just know there is absolutely NO replacing ME. We ALL know there is just 1 of me in the ENTIRE world & I'll be back," Aloisia said.

WWE's storyline explanation for removing Aloisia from the show was that her NXT Pro, Vickie Guerrero, "fired her." WWE is also advertising that a replacement for the 6'9" Aloisia will be announced on Tuesday's NXT season premiere episode.
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TMZ reports ashes of Luna Vachon to be scattered at Andre the Giant's family ranch

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

TMZ published a report today that the ashes of former 1990s WWE valet/women's wrestler Lucha Vachon will be scattered at Andre the Giant's family ranch in North Carolina.

TMZ reports that Vachon's funeral service was held on Friday and a private service is scheduled for today. Vachon's ashes will be scattered at Andre's ranch nearly 20 years after Andre's death in 1993.

As TMZ noted in the report, Andre and Vachon were close and he was her "unofficial" godfather. Vachon said in a 2008 interview with Slam Wrestling that Andre tried to convince her not to join the wrestling industry.

According to Slam's report, Andre tried to dissuade her from pursuing a career in wrestling, saying, "It's not good for ladies." Vachon recalled responding to Andre, "I'm going to make it different for women."

Luna Vachon was found dead in her Florida home last week on August 27. An official cause of death has not been released yet.

According to the police report, Vachon was found dead face-down on her couch. Various prescription drugs and snorting straws were found in her residence.
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Jim Neidhart arrest follow-up - more details on arrest, burglary, prescription pills

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

The Associated Press and Tampa Tribune have follow-up stories today on the arrest of former WWE wrestler Jim Neidhart in Florida yesterday afternoon.

As we reported last night, Neidhart was arrested and charges with six felony counts of possession, trafficking, burglary, and grand theft.

According to a report by the Hillsborough Sheriff's Office, Neidhart was pumping gas at a local food market in Thonotosassa, Fla. when he "began yelling and causing a disturbance."

Officers on the scene spotted Neidhart opening pill bottles and trying to ingest "multiple pills that he dropped on the ground." The arrest was made when Neidhart was found to be in possession of prescription Oxycontin and methadone made out to Mary Cutillo.

According to the Tribune, Cutillo had earlier reported a burglary of her home and her medication had been stolen from her home. Neidhart is reportedly a friend of Cutillo, but is alleged to have pried open the rear door of her home to steal the pills, which are valued at more than $300.

The Tribune and the Hillsborough County booking records indicate Neidhart is still being held in jail. No bail has been set.
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JEFF HARDY SLATED FOR COURT THIS WEEK

By Mike Johnson  @ pwinsider.com

After a number of delays and continuances, Jeff Hardy is scheduled for a court hearing in The Superior Court of Moore County in Carthage, NC on 9/9, almost a year to the day he was arrested on a number of drug charges.

Hardy is currently charged with:

*Felony possession of cocaine.

*Felony drug trafficking of opium

*Felony possession with intent to redistribute a Schedule III drug (two counts).

*Maintaining a dwelling for drug use and/or distribution.

*Possession of drug paraphernalia. (misdemeanor)
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FORMER WWE AND ECW STAR ANNOUNCES HE WILL RETIRE THIS WEEKEND, ANOTHER ECW ORIGINAL'S WWE CONTRACT EXPIRES, NXT AT RAW AND MORE

By Mike Johnson @ pwinsider.com

All of the NXT Season three Rookies are backstage at Raw.


Joey Styles' talent contract with WWE has expired, although he remains with the company working in their New Media department heading up WWE.com.

Former WWE and ECW star Matt "Spike Dudley" Hyson has announced he will retire this weekend following a match for Real Action Wrestling on 9/11 in St. Albans, Vermont.  Hyson has always been considered one of the really good guys in the business and someone who worked extremely, extremely hard.  Obviously, our best to him.

Penn and Teller are no longer listed among the future "Raw Guest Stars"

WWE has released the first Jack Swagger t-shirt.
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Hart family members address Jim Neidhart's arrest and drug issues, daughter says, "We don't want him to be another statistic"

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

The family of former WWE wrestler Jim Neidhart is speaking out about Neidhart's prescription drug addiction following his much-publicized arrest in Florida on Sunday afternoon.

Heath McCoy of the Calgary Herald published a report today with comments from Hart family members and Neidhart's oldest daughter, Jenni, who said, "This is something that's very out of character for him" despite having "issues with drugs."

"His (three) daughters love him dearly and we don't want him to be another statistic," Jenni said, referring to the high mortality rate for pro wrestlers, with recent deaths attributed to prescription drug abuse. "He's always had issues with drugs, but it's only effected[sic] him personally. And his family."

Ross Hart, one of Bret Hart's brothers, said Neidhart has completed two rehabilitation programs through WWE's Wellness program. "They've offered that to a lot of their wrestlers, yet a lot of them are still dropping like flies," said Ross.

Jenni added that she's seen Neidhart have "bouts when he's better," then relapses into prescription drug addiction are tough for him to manage.

"I can see him struggling and trying to keep himself on track and then there's relapses and it's always tough to see that," she said. "This was a very desperate attempt. It's such a hard lifestyle."

The story does not include comments from Neidhart's more high-profile daughter, Nattie, who works for WWE as Natalya in the Hart Dynasty group. The story also does not include comments from Bret Hart, who has worked with WWE in 2010.

Neidhart was charged with felony possession, trafficking, burglary, and grand theft after being accused of stealing prescription medication. He is currently in a Florida jail on $138,500 bail.
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NFL star announced for Raw guest-hosting gig on Monday

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

WWE revealed today that star NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (f/k/a Chad Johnson) will guest host or "guest star" on the September 13 Raw.

Next Monday's Raw on Sept. 13 will emanate from Cincinnati, where Ochocinco plays for the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team.

WWE says Ochocinco will be promoting his reality TV show, "Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch." The upcoming Raw guest star/guest host schedule is as follows:

-- Sept. 13: Chad Ochocinco

-- Oct. 4: Johnny Knoxville

-- Oct. 18: Bobb’e J. Thompson (promoting Big Show's "Knucklehead" movie.)

-- Oct. 25: Tobby Keith
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John Cena discusses possible WrestleMania match vs. Undertaker, his #1 pick for a future WWE "mega-star," criticism of Super Cena character

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

WWE wrestler John Cena discussed a potential WrestleMania match with The Undertaker, future stars in WWE, the Super Cena character, and other WWE topics in an interview with Kevin Eck of the Baltimore Sun conducted Monday before Raw.

Eck brought up the "one big money match on the table" of Cena vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania, leading to Cena talking in-character and tongue-in-cheek about the possibility of facing Taker at an upcoming WrestleMania.

"Ah man, don't say that," he joked. "He's got a pretty good record at WrestleMania. I know everyone would like to see that one, but don't pen me in for a loss in that one. He's pretty undefeated. And beat some damn good talent at WrestleMania. If I get a chance of heart come January - that's usually where people grow a set and challenge him - maybe, but it's well known through the locker room you stay away from Undertaker when it gets close to WrestleMania."

Also in the interview, Cena was asked to name who he views as current stars that could be top-of-the-card acts long-term in WWE. Cena unflinchingly said The Miz is his #1 pick.

"I have to include Sheamus in that group. The Miz would be my #1 and Sheamus my #2 in terms of understanding the process we do here," Cena said. "Miz has re-focused his efforts and I think he is going to be a mega-star. Sheamus already is. He already has such an understanding of what we do in such a short amount of time, it baffles my mind."

Cena was asked about criticism of the Super Cena character, especially Cena's character seemingly "impervious to pain" or having non-believable recovery power in the context of a wrestling show. Asked specifically if he believes the criticism is valid, Cena replied, "Absolutely not."

"Those fans that go to that extent to criticize a WWE Superstar's ability," Cena said before pausing to laugh to himself, "keep in mind this is an entity in which we run on the ropes when someone throws you into the ropes. There is a lot of stuff that happens for the sake of entertainment. I certainly respect and read criticism; I don't understand it."
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Smackdown preview - Undertaker's in-ring return, Kaval's Smackdown debut, Del Rio vs. Hardy

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

Tonight's episode of WWE Smackdown will feature The Undertaker returning to in-ring action for the first time in over three months. Taker will be facing C.M. Punk in the TV main event.

In a match against Rey Mysterio on the May 28 edition of Smackdown, Taker suffered facial injuries that led to WWE writing him off TV for three months with the "vegetative state" storyline.

Through Taker's TV return, WWE will be promoting Taker vs. World Hvt. champion Kane at the Night of Champions PPV next weekend.

Also on tonight's show will be NXT Season Two winner Kaval's debut on Smackdown. Kaval will be facing Drew McIntyre in his first Smackdown TV match.

Other matches on Smackdown include Alberto Del Rio vs. Matt Hardy, MVP vs. Jack Swagger in a re-match of their recent series, and a semi-main event tag match centered on the Intercontinental Title.

The full line-up of matches airing on tonight's Smackdown are as follows:

-- MVP vs. Jack Swagger.

-- Matt Hardy vs. Alberto Del Rio.

-- Kaval vs. Drew McIntyre.

-- IC champion Dolph Ziggler & Chavo Guerrero vs. Kofi Kingston & Chris Masters.

-- TV main event: The Undertaker vs. C.M. Punk.
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John Cena discusses creative involvement in WWE, future WWE movie scripts, next WWE movie

By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

In a new interview promoting today's release of the "Legendary" movie, John Cena talked about his creative involvement in WWE's TV storylines and selecting scripts for future WWE Studios movies.

Cena told Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics that he has little say in the creative process in WWE despite being a top star.

"It's one of those deals where I can't do anything as far as the creative process in WWE, but I can make it my own when I go out in the ring," he said. "It's by choice. I think everyone is as involved as they want to be. For me, I find it both greatly challenging and rewarding when I can take someone else's work and make it a success."

Cena also talked about going back and forth with WWE Studios and Vince McMahon on scripts for future WWE movies, but not being able to pinpoint an exact genre he wants to pursue.

"For a while, WWE was trying to find a script for me after '12 Rounds.' They asked me what kind of movies I want to make and I said, 'I don't know. I'll know it when I read it.'"

Cena said his fourth movie, "Blood Brothers," will likely be released this time next year. The movie is scheduled to begin filming at the beginning of October.
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