===========================================
The Wrestling Gazette
Monday January 7th 2008 - Issue No. 4
===========================================

From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

Well it certainly has been a while since we sent out an issue of the
newsetter. But we are back for the new year and we have even more
news, views, reviews and interviews for you than before.

The website is now up and running over at www.wrestlinggazette.com,
it is not fully complete but the news is accessible from the site
and you can also comment on every single news item with your own
views.

If you have any suggestions about the newsletter then you can email
them to me via the new email address at editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
editor@...
-------------------------------------------------------
You can keep up to date with the latest wrestling news, results &
views over at www.wrestlinggazette.com 24 hours a day!
-------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------
WWE News & Notes
-------------------------------------------------------

<> OFFICIAL RAW PREVIEW

Will Flair's career face the Raw Roulette wheel?

Ric Flair's year of living dangerously drew to a close last Monday
night in Greensboro, N.C., where the Nature Boy dodged forced
retirement for yet a third time. It was smack dab in the middle
of "Flair Country" that the legend prevailed in an emotional Win-or-
Retire match against his friend and protege, Triple H.

The improbable winning streak has left Randy Orton, Umaga and now
Triple H in its wake as Flair struggles to keep from going under.
But how much longer can "Naitch" really hope to keep his head above
water? Or will the Nature Boy's next match be his final goodbye as
Raw comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.?

With Raw broadcasting live from the Connecticut gaming resort, "Raw
Roulette" makes its return. For the first time in five years,
Superstars will spin a wheel loaded with match stipulations, and
will be forced to compete in the style the wheel selects.

The last Raw Roulette evening brought forth a Steel Cage Match, a
Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match, a Bra and Panties Match and a
Street Fight. Who knows what the spin of the wheel will bring forth
for an unpredictable Monday night?

The close of the year also brought unexpected spoils for Mr.
Kennedy. The loudmouth from Green Bay, Wisc., promised a victory
over Shawn Michaels before the end of 2007, and he made good on that
promise, avoiding HBK's fancy footwork and wrapping up the
Showstopper for the three-count. Was Mr. Kennedy right for claiming
that Michaels' days on top are numbered? Or will the maestro be able
to strike up the band once more?

In other action, JBL made his ostentatious debut Monday night,
complete with stretch limo, balloons and streamers and plenty of the
Texas tycoon's self-important bravado. Unfortunately for JBL, Chris
Jericho was there to rope him in, interrupting his appearance as the
two exchanged blows outside the ring. JBL no doubt hopes to hurt
Y2J, but just how does the ornery cuss plan to go about it? And what
will Jericho do in return?

For answers to these questions and more, tune in to Monday Night Raw
at 9/8 CT on USA Network.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/official-raw-preview/]

<> CHRIS BENOIT STILL ON WWE.COM

If you do a search on WWE.com for Chris Benoit then you will find
quite a few things about him, including videos.

Here is a tag team match that sees Chris Benoit team up with Booker
T to take on Orlando Jordan & Christian from Smackdown's September
16th 2005 show.

http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/tvshows/smackdown/200509/09160
5tagmatch
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/chris-benoit-stuff-still-on-
wwecom/]

<> KAFU GETS WWE DEVELOPMENT DEAL

All Pro Wrestling's Universal Heavyweight Champion KAFU has
apparently been signed to a WWE development deal, according their
official website.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/kafu-gets-wwe-development-
deal/]

<> WWE CD NOT SELLING WELL

The new WWE Raw CD is being considered a major flop after debuting
at number 68 in the Billboard Charts and only shifting 40,000 units
in the first week.

Apparently this is the lowest debut in company history.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/wwe-cd-not-selling-good/]

<> SMACKDOWN MAKE WORST SHOW OF 2007 LIST

The Sacramento Bee newspaper recenty voted Smackdown the 7th worst
television show of 2007.

"Doesn't matter that it's fake, let's look at the messages: use
steroids, cheat, taunt, get revenge, and violence solves everything.
Then there's the massive misogynist steak. This isn't a TV show it's
a civil rights violation."
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/smackdown-make-worst-show-of-
2007-list/]

<> RANDY ORTON INTERVIEW

The Herald Sun from Australia recently did an interview with WWE
champion Randy Orton. You can read it via the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/randy-orton-interview/]

<> UPDATED ROYAL RUMBLE CARD

Here is the latest card for the upcoming Royal Rumbe pay-per-view:

WWE Title Match
Jeff Hardy Vs. Randy Orton

World Heavyweight Title Match
Rey Mysterio Vs. Edge

Chris Jericho Vs. JBL

Royal Rumble Match
Confirmed names so far Umaga, Snitsky, Hardcore Holly, Jimmy Wang
Yang, Shannon Moore, John Morrison and The Miz.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/updated-royal-rumbe-card/]

<> SMACKDOWN'S NEWEST DIVA

WWE.com are pushing 2007 Diva Search contestant Lena Yada as the
newest diva on Smackdown.

And what is her position? She is backstage interviewer...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/smackdowns-newest-diva/]

-------------------------------------------------------
TNA News & Notes
-------------------------------------------------------

<> TNA TO IMPLEMENT DRUG TESTING?

TNA talent were informed yesterday, before the Final Resolution pay-
per-view in Orlando, Florida, that the company will begin the long
awaited drug testing policy.

The drug testing policy, although not 100% confirmed, is expected to
start at the Impact taping on January 21st & 22nd.

Some of the substances said to be included in the testing are
Steriods, painkillers and illegal narcotics such as cocaine and
cannabis. There is yet no talk about what the punishments will be.

This is something that the company has been expected to implement
for some time.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/tna-to-implement-drug-
testing/]

<> INFO ON TONIGHT'S IMPACT TAPINGS

TNA will tape this coming Thursday night's iMPACT tonight in
Orlando, FL at Universal Studios. The following has been announced:

- Rematch for the TNA Women's Title with Gail Kim defending against
Awesome Kong

- The Motor City Machineguns vs. Elix Skipper and Senshi

- An interview with Robert Roode regarding his actions towards
Sharmell at Final Resolution

- All the fallout from the Final Resolution pay-per-view including
the Christian vs. Angle main event and Kevin Nash walking out on
Samoa Joe

- News on TNA's next pay-per-view, Against All Odds in February
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/info-on-tonights-impact-
tapings/]

<> TNA UNAVAILABLE TO SOME CANADIAN FANS

TNA's Final Resolution pay-per-view was unavailable to a number of
Canadian viewers due a equipment malfunction fault with Viewer's
Choice Canada.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/tna-unavailable-to-some-
canadian-fans/]

<> TERRY TAYLOR UNDERGOES KNEE SURGERY

Former Red Rooster, and current TNA agent, Terry Taylor has
undergone double knee replacement surgery due to the years of knee
damage that he receive during his career.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/terry-taylor-undergoes-knee-
surgery/]

<> TNA ALMOST NETTED JERICHO?

According to various sources TNA pushed really hard to get Chris
Jericho to join their promotion but apparently the final offer was
no where near as much as WWE were offering.

According to some Jericho would have considered it if the deal with
big enough.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/tna-almost-netted-jericho/]

-------------------------------------------------------
Indy News & Notes
-------------------------------------------------------

<> SENSHI NEW PWG CHAMPION

Senshi appeared on a recent Pro Wrestling Guerrilla show over the
weekend and defeated Bryan Danielson for the PWG Championship.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/senshi-new-pwg-champion/]

<> DRAGON GATE COMING TO LOS ANGLES?

Cima announced at last night's PWG show, in Van Nuys, that Dragon
Gate were planning to hold a show in Los Angeles at some point this
year.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/dragon-gate-coming-to-los-
angeles/]

<> ROAD WARRIOR ANIMAL INTERVIEW

There is a long interview with Animal.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/road-warrior-animal-
interview/]

<> HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAVO GUERRERO SR

Chavo Guerrero Sr turns 59 today.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/happy-bithday-chavo-guerrero-
sr/]

<> BROOKE HOGAN ON DANCING WITH THE STARS

The Sun newspaper here in the UK is running a story about Brooke
Hogan auditioning for Dancing with the Stars.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/brooke-hogan-on-dancing-with-
the-stars/]

-------------------------------------------------------
Wrestling Show Results
-------------------------------------------------------

- From PWG's show in Van Nuys, CA last night:

Karl Anderson over Alex Koslov...Chris Hero over Eddie
Kingston...Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black over Nick & Matt
Jackson...Roderick Strong over Jack Evans...Human Tornado over
Candice LaRae...Necro Butcher over Claudio Castagnoli...El Generico
over Susumu Yokosuka...Joey Ryan & Scott Lost over Masato Yoshino &
Naruki Doi...Super Dragon over Taro...Bryan Danielson drew with Cima.

Taro got hurt in his match against Super Dragon when Taro took a
Frankensteiner and landed hard on his head, the match was stopped
instantly.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/quick-pwg-show-results/]

- From Los Angeles Dojo Show last night:

Keylo over B.C. Killer...Chimera over Hellblazer...Mini Black Shadow
& Jaguar D-Oro over Cadaver & Mini Vertiz...Half God heavyweights
over Thunderwolf & Robbie Phoenix...Pikachu & Orion over Colossal
Chris & Cadaver...American Balloon & Angel over Kaos &
Mongol...Felino & Alex Koslov & Chilango over Durango & Steve Pain &
Impacto.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/quick-los-angeles-dojo-show-
results/]

- From SECW last night in Carrollton, GA:

Adrian Hawkins & Kyle Matthews over Sal Rinauro & Will
Owens...Frankie Valentine over The Eliminator...Bambi over Melissa
Coates...Nightmare Ted Allen over Billy Love in a hair vs. mask
match...Buff Bagwell & Bob Armstrong & Tommy Rich over Chic Donovan
& Bulldog Raines & Steve Lawler...Bull Buchanan drew with Super
Destroyer.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/quick-secw-show-results/]

-------------------------------------------------------
Youtube Wrestling Clip
-------------------------------------------------------

Today's Youtube wrestling is a clip of Dennis Rodman vs Karl Malone
from a WCW match:
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/daily-youtube-video/]

If you want us to include a certain Youtube clip then let us know
and we'll credit you if we include it in a future edition.
-------------------------------------------------------
GOT SOMETHING TO SAY?

We are always looking for readers to send in news, views, match
results, interviews and columns. Email your contributions to
editor@...
-------------------------------------------------------
© 2007-2008 Copyright The Wrestling Gazette - All Rights Reserved.