TNA star Hulk Hogan appeared on radio host Jim Kerr’s “Rock ‘n Roll Morning Show” this morning from New York City and strongly hinted that Rob Van Dam has signed with TNA Wrestling.
“We got a lot of young kids now like A.J. Styles and Jeff Hardy and we’ve got a bunch of surprises coming up with some guys that just signed – I didn’t even tell Jimmy [Hart] about it. I found out about it last night.
Hogan then pointed to himself (like RVD does when saying his name) and said, …

With TNA’s move to Monday night fast approaching, negotiations between company officials and Rob Van Dam have really heated up.
Well-placed sources within TNA claim the company is trying to arrange at least a couple of surprises for next Monday’s live show and it’s no secret that they’ve courted RVD in the past.
Van Dam has mentioned in radio interviews that he’s had casual conversations with the company over the years, and all indications are that the talks have become much more serious within the past few weeks.
TNA expressed interest in the …

TNA Wrestling released Traci Brooks this morning, according to PWInsider.com.
Details regarding Brooks’ departure have yet to be disclosed. She had been with the company since 2003.
Her most recent run saw her become a part of the since departed Main Event Mafia. She had been one of the company’s original female performers and was an original member of the Knockouts division. There are rumors that there were problems between her and her husband, TNA star Frankie Kazarian aka SuicideTNA Wrestling released Traci Brooks this morning, according to PWInsider.com.
Details regarding Brooks’ departure …

Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff made a visit to the Knokx Pro Wrestling School in Burbank, CA yesterday.
Rikishi, Orlando Jordan, Gangrel and Black Pearl operate the school, and the students had the chance to work out in front of Hogan and Bischoff while they were there.
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The toxicology results are in for former WWE superstar Eddie “Umaga” Fatu, who died of a heart attack at the age of 36 on December 4, 2009.
Nearly three months after Umaga’s death, Dan Morgan, supervisory forensic investigator for Houston, Texas’ Harris County, has determined that Fatu’s cause of death was “acute toxicity due to combined effects of hydrocodone, carisoprodol, and diazepam.”
More specifically, it was a lethal combination of painkillers (hydrocodone), muscle relaxers (carisoprodol), and anti-anxiety medication (diazepam).
While Umaga is believed to had a history of drug abuse, the “acute toxicity” …

Tonight’s edition of WWE RAW takes place from the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Here’s a preview:
- Cheech and Chong will host. Despite the fact that WWE is TV-PG programming, it appears the company will be playing off the comedy duo’s marijuana-based routine, as WWE.com lists the following preview for tonight:
“One Trippy RAW – RAW will be taken to a higher level when comedy legends Cheech and Chong guest host live from Oklahoma City. Taking a break from their comedy tour, the duo will no doubt want to ensure …

Orlando Colon has signed a WWE Developmental Contract and left Puerto Rico earlier this morning to report to Florida Championship Wrestling. Orlando had a tryout a few weeks ago and impressed management, who apparently signed him in the spot. He was allowed to come back and work for WWC over the past few weeks so that he could drop the WWC Puerto Rican Title (to “The Sensational” Carlitos) and end his feud with Ray Gonzalez.
Former IWA and WWC Champion and former TNA Tag Team Champion Apolo also had a tryout …

– Scott Random sent this in: Tonight at the XICW show in Warren, MI (just outside of Detroit) Sabu did run-ins in two different matches involving Necro Butcher & DBA respectively. This was done to set-up a grudge match next month at the Ritz in Warren on Sunday, March 21st.
– Here are tonight’s confirmed ROH on HDNet matches:
* Handicap Match: “Skullcrusher” Rasche Brown vs. The Set
* Sara Del Rey vs. Portia Perez
* Bobby Dempsey vs. Steve Corino
* The American Wolves vs. Dark City Fight Club
* Austin Aries and Kenny King …

CMT.com has a mention of Jewel’s appearance on RAW last week.
At last night’s closing ceremonies for the winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Nickleback played Burn it to the Ground, which is the current RAW theme music.
Silvervision in the UK will be releasing special DVDs of John Cena and Rey Mysterio. These DVDs will be exclusive to Europe.
Eric Lewis sent this along: In a follow-up to your report of NXT debuting in Canada … I DVR’d the show on Global HD, but got the standard definition show. I’m not sure …

Tonight’s edition of WWE Raw is being broadcast live from Oklahoma City, OK. The following is being advertised for the show:
-Randy Orton vs Ted DiBiase.
-Vince McMahon gives Bret Hart a final WWE farewell.
-The guest hosts for the show are the comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong.
-The advertised dark match main event is a triple threat match for the WWE Title featuring John Cena vs Batista vs Sheamus.
Additionally, Jim Ross commented in his latest blog that his restaurant will be catering the show tonight, and that he will be backstage …

Wrestling author and journalist, Irv Muchnick, is reporting that Eddie “Umaga” Fatu died from “acute toxicity due to combined effects of hydrocodone, carisoprodol, and diazepam.” Hydrocone is a painkiller. Carisoprodol, commonly called soma, is a muscle relaxer. Diazepam, commonly called Valium, is an anti-anxiety medication.
Fatu died on December 4th, 2009, shortly after being released by the WWE for failing his second drug test and refusing rehab. His death was not mentioned on WWE television.
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The Big News: Raw was again heavily focused on building WrestleMania, and that focus again led to a quality show.

Show Analysis:

Shawn Michaels came to the ring and said that the locker room thinks he’s crazy and doesn’t believe he can beat the Undertaker at WrestleMania. Michaels said that he knows he is Mr. WrestleMania and that he can end the streak. He invited anyone to come out and tell him that he can’t win.

HHH joined Michaels. He said that he doesn’t think Michaels can win, but then quickly added that he knows Michaels can. HHH pointed out he has wrestled all the top stars of the past 15 years (North American, certainly) and that Michaels is the best he has been in the ring with. HHH said that he invoked DX’s tag title rematch clause against Big Show and Miz for Raw. He said they wouldn’t have to defend for 30 days and that they could celebrate together after WrestleMania. He told Michaels that he believes Shawn will win. Michaels agreed to the tag title rematch.

Quick Results from PWG As The Worm Turns on February 27, 2010 at the American Legion Post #308 in Reseda, California.
1. Johnny Goodtime and Jerome “LTP” Robinson defeated Ryan Taylor and Malachi “CK” Jackson
- Said to have featured an insane finish.
2. Brandon Gatson defeated Scott Lost
- Lost dominated through most of the match until Gatson scored the big upset.
Human Tornado came out and gave a retirement speech, stating that he was leaving due to injury.
3. Roderick Strong defeated Chris Sabin
4. Brandon Bonham, Joey Ryan, and Candice LaRae defeated The Cutler …