– Raw’s annual post-WrestleMania tour of Europe have John Cena and Triple vs. Sheamus and Big Show, and Randy Orton vs. Christian as the advertised top matches in most cities, with Triple H vs. Randy Orton and John Cena vs. Sheamus headlining other cities. On the SmackDown side, Chris Jericho vs. Edge, and Rey Mysterio and Kane vs. CM Punk and John Morrison, are being advertised as the top matches in most cities, with Edge vs. Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk and Kane vs. Drew McIntyre in the remaining venues. …

Celebrity Apprentice debuts Sunday night on NBC. This year’s wrestling ties are Goldberg, Cyndi Lauper and the recently released Maria Kanellis. (Maria Kanellis pictures.)
– Steve Austin appeared on Lopez Tonight on TBS yesterday. He promoted the March 23rd DVD release of his film Damage, and while it was mentioned that he was a WWE Hall of Famer, they did not discuss wrestling during the appearance. Former creative team member Freddy Prinze Jr. was also a guest on the show, and said that working for WWE was the chance to work …

Maria Kanellis’ release from World Wrestling Entertainment is being seen as a surprise considering that the fans voted her WWE Diva of the Year in an online poll last December not to mention that she will be appearing as a contestant on Celebrity Apprentice, which debuts in two weeks on NBC. She herself has told friends she was blindsided by the release and that she had no reason to believe it was coming.
Her departure was said to be due to management’s negative reaction to an interview she did with The …

– WWE Diva Mickie James had surgical procedures yesterday and today in an attempt to clear out a bad staph infection. The location of the staph infection has not been revealed as of press time, but it’s bad enough that doctors advised James to undergo the surgery immediately which she has done.
– It was announced today that Steve Austin will be the Grand Marshall of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, airing on FOX at noon.
– You can see a video of the debate Linda …

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 …

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 …

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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World Wrestling Entertainment released four talents on Friday, February 26.
- Paul Burchill
- Gregory “Hurricane” Helms
- Referee Scott Armstrong
- Maria Kanellis
Helms’ release does not come as a surprise given his recent public intoxication episode.
Armstrong is a bit of a surprise since the WWE really needs referees and he was well respected in the role.
Maria is unquestionably the most shocking since she is arguably the most popular Diva on the roster right now.  She was even voted Most Popular Diva by the fans a couple months ago and just turned 28 on …

Cryme Tyme member Shad Gaspard said that while WWE pushes a PG-rated product, the combination of violence and scantily-clad women does not make it one.
“Even though our show is PG it’s still for adults,” Gaspard told Mike Adren in an interview conducted late last year published today. “We have hot girls on there, we have guys beating the hell out of each other, you know, there is nothing PG about sex and violence.”
Gaspard said when he’s in the ring, he doesn’t think about being PG as he wants to enjoy …