Recent Bruno Sammartino interview

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Here is a recent interview with WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino, who spoke with ‘Inside The Ropes’:

Thoughts on Billy Graham’s recent comments about him:

“I think I feel sorry for him. I think he’s done so much drugs throughout his career that his brains been burned out because he speaks of things he knows nothing about. For example in my own situation, he knows very well that when I spoke about WWE and was very critical about them, that he had heard me say if they changed everything that I would change my mind. He heard me from years ago saying yes I would. He’s been critical of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Amsterdam, New York and he wanted out of that because he got mad at somebody, I don’t know who. He recently was appalled at CM Punk because he said something about me wrestling in the Garden once a month. The things that Billy Graham says, I really have no idea why he says them. He talks about things without really knowing all the facts. I just think there’s something wrong with the man.”

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Recent CM Punk interview with Busted Open Radio

PunkDavid Dexter reports that CM Punk recently spoke with Busted Open Radio about a variety of topics heading into WrestleMania. Check out the highlights:

On what drives him: “I think I’m the angriest man in WWE. If I’m great to anybody, if I’m great at all in anything I do I think it’s because I’m so determined. I’m a malcontent. I’m never happy with what I’m doing business-wise. I always want to be doing something else. I always want to be doing something more not something else. I want what’s next; what’s more, what’s bigger, what’s better.” Continue reading

ROH Ringside – Issue #9

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I’ve noticed lately that there is some talk about R.O.H. wrestlers having success in the W.W.E. So I decided to give my two cents on the matter, to see where R.O.H. Stars of yesteryear are today, and how they’ve become successful.

I may not know much, but I would imagine that today’s success of Indy wrestlers in W.W.E. and or T.N.A. is not much different than the W.W.E. of yesteryear. Hulk Hogan went to W.W.E. from A.W.A. Shawn Michaels was also in A.W.A., I believe, and Bret Hart came from Stampede Wrestling. There were more territories back then, and so I would imagine that more wrestles to scout, then there are today, but the talent is still there.

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OWW Radio – David and Alex preview Wrestlemania 29

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Welcome to OWW Radio!  Each week hosts David (@dlb19338) and Alex (@AlexGoff84) will provide perspective to the WWE, TNA, and everything else making news in the world of professional wrestling.   A new episode will be posted each Friday.

This week David and Alex chat about the big weekend in New York, including the WWE Hall of Fame inductions, WrestleCon, and of course Wrestlemania 29 itself.  It’s safe to say that Alex is not looking forward to CM Punk’s match with the Undertaker!

Listen to the episode here:  http://www.clickwrestle.com/podcasts/owwradio

Recent C.M. Punk interview

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Courtesy of LordsofPain.net:

WWE superstar CM Punk was interviewed by Mark Madden this week on Pittsburgh’s 105.9 the X radio station to promote his upcoming match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29. Among the topics discussed were:

  • His strategy heading into WrestleMania & how to make the Undertaker seem vulnerable
  • Whether not needing the WWE title to be popular being a blessing or a curse
  • The “Ric Flair dynamic” of getting cheered as a heel
  • His primary goal during his 434 day title reign
  • Being a great talker, being aligned with another great talker in Paul Heyman and avoiding overkill
  • If he gets to slow down and enjoy that he’s one of the top guys in WWE

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Recent Paul Heyman interview

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Courtesy of LordsofPain.net:

Paul Heyman recently spoke with Philly.com to promote WrestleMania 29. Here are some highlights:

Working with CM Punk and Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania:

“How could it be bad for me? I have two of the three main events properly represented on the biggest Wrestlemania of all time in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. How could things be going anything but splendidly for me? I’m ecstatic with my current role in WWE. I get to work every Monday with my two best friends: Brock Lesnar and CM Punk. I have ‘The Beast’ [Lesnar] and ‘The Best’ [Punk].”

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WWE.com presents 10 great streaks that came to an end

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Courtesy of WWE.com:

The Undertaker’s WrestleMania Streak stands firm at 20-0. It is a feat unlike any other and has come to define The Deadman in regards to The Show of Shows. At WrestleMania 29, The Undertaker battles the self-proclaimed “Best in the World,” CM Punk. After reigning as WWE Champion for 434 days, CM Punk believes he will be the one to end The Undertaker’s streak.

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Complete listing for the WWE’s ‘Top 25 Rivalries In History’ DVD

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Here is the complete listing for the WWE’s Top 25 Rivalries In History DVD & Blu-ray set…

Disc 1

Chemistry

#25 – Triple H vs. Mick Foley

#24 – Tazz vs. Sabu

#23 – Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero

#22 – Bruiser Brody vs. Abdullah the Butcher

#21 – Hulk Hogan vs. Roddy Piper

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WWE.com showcases The Undertaker’s 20 greatest rivals

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Courtesy of WWE.com:

For nearly 25 years, The Undertaker has earned unmatched respect from both the WWE Universe and his peers by facing off with the very best the squared circle has had to offer. Nearly every competitor who has left a mark on sports-entertainment in the past quarter century has found themselves in the intimidating presence of the legendary Phenom at least once. But which of The Deadman’s opponents proved themselves to be the most worthy adversaries?

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