The Wrestling 6&1 12.03.11 SUPERSIZED Part #2: Maria Versus Madison!

Posted by Greg De Marco on 12.03.2011

Check out part two as former WWE Diva Maria faces TNA Knockout Madison Rayne in Versus. The second half of a 2 Part Perspective on The Rock. Plus Thoughts on a potential move for WWE Diva Kaitlyn, Dragon Gate USA’s merger with itself, more reader comment reactions and new WWE Diva signee Danielle Moinet is your second “&1” Model of the Week!


PART TWO

If you haven't already, go back and read Part 1!

I told you a story during the opening of Part 1, remember? Well, there's more to it! You see, this past week (Tuesday to be exact) I was offered my top job choice. The one thing about being jobless is that despite all of the stress & worry that goes along with it, it's kind of exciting! I had a lot of great interviews, and was actually headed to orientation for one position on Tuesday morning when the call came from the other. So my weeks of waiting, knowing we made the right decision, have paid off. I accepted the second position and am very excited to get started, which happens on December 12.

(Yes, I know that providing this type of info feeds the trolls. But I loves me some trolls, remember?)

Thanks to this change, I can happily say that The Greg DeMarco Show is ready to air as normal, each Tuesday evening. The normal time of 10:30 PM is in full effect, unless there is a live Smackdown—we'll start right after Smackdown in those instances. If Smackdown ever moves to Tuesdays, we'll move our show to 10 PM eastern on a permanent basis.

I am also taking on a new responsibility here at 411Mania, but I'll elaborate on that more during my Impact recap. Or at least where the Impact recap should go.



Last Week: After a very valiant effort, , Tiffany finally settled into #4 in the Hall. This is your current Hall right here...



This Week: With Tiffany's position solidified, we're opening door for two new combatants...



Can Maria earn her spot in the Hall?



Or does Madison rain down on her chances?



YOU MAKE THE CALL!



Maria Kanellis vs. Madison Rayne. Take your pick!
Stay tuned as next week as I'll reveal the winner!



(Part 2!)

There's something kinda funny reading a piece that explains that the WWE doesn't want Faby Apache (who is not an unattractive woman) because she's "a little bottom heavy" by WWE standards right after finishing a piece that discusses Kharma. Granted, Kharma isn't a "Diva," but she's popular with the WWE crowds despite not fitting the Diva mold.
Posted By: JJChandler

You bring up a good point, and I've seen that comparison elsewhere on this site and others. There's a big difference between Kharma and Faby Apache, at least in the eyes of WWE brass. Kharma is a special attraction in the division. She eats Barbie dolls for breakfast. Faby Apache wouldn't be treated like that, she'd be a "Diva" that doesn't meet the vision the WWE has for a "diva." Remember, they're not female wrestlers in the WWE...hell, they're not even WWE Superstars. They're Divas, and wrestling is like 4th or 5th on their priority list.

as for Jesse Sorenson, aren't you guys criticizing him pretty harshly, for a rookie? i mean really, he's young, has a great wrestling build, he has sound fundamentals in the ring, good looking guy...if he plays his cards right, he has a bright future ahead! the fact that he hasn't yet mastered ring and crowd psychology, cutting promos, developing a sound character, is not yet important for Jesse Sorenson. you expect every wrestler to be a superstar in the first few years of their wrestling career? unlikely for most, unless you have serious stroke in the business, such as Rocky Maivia. give the kid time to develop his character, fine-tune his skills and ring psychology, you never know --he could end up the next Shawn Michaels, Rick Rude, or...Randy Orton.
Posted By: cerebral_paulzie

Dude, are you talking to me? I'm a supporter of Jesse! I guess you'r etalking about some of the reactions he gets in the Impact Wrestling recap, because others have been less than kind. The only criticism I have for Jesse Sorensen lies with TNA. They haven't given him any backstory—at all. Who is he? Was he a football legend, or did he just play? Does he have some cheerleader in his past that will come back to haunt him (Lizzy Valentine, anyone?)? I just don't TNA has done a good job marketing Jesse Sorensen, and that hurts the kid's push.

Fact: Zack Ryder got more of response than The Rock, and he didn't even have a match!
Posted By: Guest#7731

Is that because they were in NYC, or because Ryder is more over than The Rock? Let's be real here, it‘s because they were in NYC. Don't get me wrong, Ryder is mega over, and is an amazing success story. But he's not The Rock—not yet.

I'm an assman, and I approve this message:
Layla
Posted By: Guest#7206


You're an assman!



I'll never understand why Vince put so much of the focus of Billy's ass. It should have been about his love for ass, and the ass that followed him around.

It's funny how people try to defend being hypocritical toward TNA. Like TNA put on an awesome elimination tag match and thats copying Survivor Series Tag match but WWE didnt copy TNA when they had Beth and Natalya go after Kelly Kelly for being the perky cute diva getting all the attention a few weeks or so after TNA had ODB and Jackie return and attack Velvet Sky for being the perky cute Knockout getting all the attention, sorry but WWE blatantly copied TNA with that. Or how people bitched about Bobby Roode getting huge build then losing at BFG but didnt bitch after Alberto Del Rio was built up huge as well only to lose at WM 27. Or when people stopped complaining after a few days after WWE took the title off Christian after 2 days to let the story progress yet still complain about Storm losing the title to Roode so quick. People love to complain about TNA keeping Jeff Hardy after his mistakes yet WWE also kept him after mistakes as well and currently are keeping Heath Slater who not only violated the wellness policy but also was accused of attempted rape. God there are so many examples of the hypocrisy shown toward TNA it's ridiculous. Just sayin. And before all the hate from the WWE fanboys who love to comment and bash both TNA and it's fans yes I am a TNA fan,and dont bring up TNA's cash seeing as it is a private company it's cash isnt known,do I reconize it's flaws yes I do but unlike the TNA Hater Bandwagoners I also see the positives, and lastly dont even bring up how WWE is better, both are different and are meant for different audiences, dont like it dont watch it, dont be a ignorant fool and watch TNA to bash it. There I'm done, rant over. I know most of the WWE fans will not take this to heart and see the logic in what I'm saying and will hate on me for speaking my mind
Posted By: Jeff DeSilva

Dude, hit the enter button on occasion! Each comparison you made is true. But the WWE often makes up for their issues. Bobby Roode had a huge build, only to lose at Bound For Glory. Alberto Del Rio had a huge build, only to lose at WrestleMania. But Roode's loss closed out Bound For Glory. Del Rio's opened ‘Mania. Big difference on the overall "taste in your mouth" effect. But yes, in so many ways, TNA doesn't get a fair shake.Wow Greg! Cena turning heel, huh? ... Boy, if the other 569,963 other times this was predicted and turned out wrong, surely this must be the time! ... I can't wait for April 2nd, 2012 when once again Cena stays face, and people line up to predict a new "date" for it to occur...
Posted By: Be original!

Right, but if you actually read what I wrote, you'd see that I was starting with the assumption that fans want to see Cena turn heel. I then went at it from a different direction. It wasn't "Hey, I have a great idea! Turn Cena!" It was "if you're going to turn Cena, great! But now is not the time."



My vote goes for Rock to win at Wrestlemania with Cena beating the everloving shit out of the Rock post-match; blood and all, WM17 style. A sissy promo on the RAW after WM won't get it done...
Posted By: mr_wishart

I would love to see that happen (maybe without the blade job). That would in fact be more effective than a promo. And that idea makes you...



"You know plenty. But I think the one thing we're all failing to see is the impact of a Ryder loss. Say the WWE was 100% sure they were keeping the belt on Ziggler at Survivor Series. Considering that a given, what they did was the better option."
Wow... I actually never thought of it that way. You're right - if Ryder lost the crowd would've been taken right out of the rest of the show. What they did really was the best thing they could've done in that situation. It actually worked out well; it's putting even more heat behind Ryder.
Posted By: Franke Sisto

See, I was wrong when I called the commenters idiots. There are plenty of smart ones, just like this guy!



Kharma might not be coming back at all, and Trish won't show her face unless she's got something to sell. Great idea for a dream match, Greg.
Posted By: Guest#4783



Except it wasn't my idea, moron! It was Trish's.



The difference between WWE and TNA is payoff. Both with do horrible booking and angles. Both can start good angles. But WWE gives us a payoff more often. ... Did Frontline ever go over MEM? Did Immortal ever have their asses epically handed to them and implode? Do Abyss or Samoa Joe feuds go anywhere or do they just quietly die somewhere? ... Pushes happen in WWE too. If Zack Ryder were in TNA, he'd be alongside Eric Young. Jay Lethal (if he were tall enough to get in) in WWE could have been in Ryder's current shoes. ... TNA has mostly recycled the same talent in the main event scene. Anderson's pushes die as soon as they start. In the last couple of years, the only other new blood in the championship are Beer Money and we have yet to see how that turns out. ... WWE has the Miz, Christian, and Mark Henry in the last year. Ziggler is soon to join them and Cody Rhodes has been given the time to build himself nicely. ... Fandom sometimes get rewarded in WWE.
Posted By: Guest#2588

Another one! You put it into great perspective, making you the second incarnation of...



LAYLA! LAYLA! LAYLA! Also, Veda Scott makes me sad
Posted By: Crowley

Why does Veda make you mad? Too attractive?



The five - DeMarco pretty much covers the basic differences between SS Henry-Show and 90% of TNA PPV main events, but the other factor for me is that TNA has to be better if they are going to close the gap with WWE! Like fellow #2 Avis, Impact Wrestling has to try harder. Casual fans, lapsed fans, disgruntled 'E fans, indy fans - Impact can't grow their audience by being WWE lite. They need to try different things. Not everything is going to hit, but if the folks coming up with ideas produce more "bullshit" than "holy shit" moments...you probably need to get some new folks to come up with ideas.

The three - There is no reason to "turn" John Cena. He is, for all storytelling purposes, a heel for at last half the audience right now. WWE has the best of both worlds with Cena - he sells merch to kids like no one else, and adults and smarks pay to boo him and for a chance to see him get his ass kicked. Greg's "Ladies Love Cool Cena" idea is interesting, but I can't see that making up for the loss of t-shirt and toy sales to kids. Creative needs to let character alignment develop naturally for the 21st century market, especially for babyfaces. Yeah, you're gonna end up with a handful of tweeners, but booking should adapt to that rather than force crowds to act like it's 1996. Look at Orton and Punk. When the audience was "told" that they were 'faces, they fizzled. After successful heel runs, they were both turned by the audience. Heel Cena could work the same way, but I don't know if you'd ever recapture the kids. I truly believe that a lot of smarks and much of the IWC want a Cena turn so they can feel cool cheering him again. But I don't see how it makes any business sense for the WWE.

The two - I don't look to women in the WWE for anything other than eye candy, so their booking and talent decisions don't surprise or disappoint me at all.

And, you didn't ask, but I'd like to see more of Santana Garrett.

Posted By: s1rude

You need to comment more often. There is a spectrum of commenter for my columns, ranging to horrible troll to smart, well versed wrestling fan. You're on the good side, my friend.

TNA-WWE: You nailed it, and put my own thoughts into words better than I could. TNA has to try harder than the WWE does. EXACTLY. Much harder. They're starting in the hole, purely based on the fact that the WWE has a hugely successful corporation before The Jerry & Jeff Jarrett even thought of the concept of TNA. The WWE does get a pass, and they've earned it. Plus, they make up for their bad decisions, and usually on the same card.

Cena Heel Turn: While I do think LL Cool Cena does have a larger impact, I don't think the male audience that would support heel Cena would make up for the loss of the kids. Could there be an opposite reaction where the kids still cheer for heel Cena? That's a tough one. You'd need a face ready to take over the kid demographic, and the WWE doesn't have that. Here's a big problem I think we have with Cena: we can't cope with a tweener. Despite being "smart," "hardcore," and "in the know," we still need our good vs. evil and face-heel dynamic.

WWE Divas: I like that you can admit that you look at the Divas for simple eye candy. That's what the WWE wants, and more people need to take it for what it is, and turn to SHIMMER and Joshi if they want to see talented women wrestle.

I can't give you the normal victorious graphics—they don't do your comment justice. So I combined my need to recognize your efforts with your request for more Santana Garrett. Enjoy—you earned it!




POINTS 3, 2, and 1.





(If you haven't already, go back and read Part 1!)


The second half of my 2 Point Perspective looks not at what is going on now, but at the future. A big part of the reason for The Rock's return was struggling ratings and declining PPV buyrates. Now, the WWE draws a certain rating and a certain buyrate just for being the WWE. Much like the UFC, the WWE has established a pattern amongst viewers where they'll just watch to watch. That's the core audience (the UFC's is bigger at this time—at least from a PPV perspective) that we're talking about, they'll tune in regardless. It'll take a lot to pull them away from the product (although it's still possible).

So is the booking of The Rock equivalent to the damning of the WWE's creative and development process. Have they failed to create stars engage an audience, leading to the suspension of disbelief that wrestling is founded on?

It's hard to say. In all honesty, I think it's counter productive to look at who in the WWE could fill the void presented by The Rock. No one is The Rock. No one. His track record speaks for itself, and the very thing he uses to describe himself—electricity—is the very reason he is one of a kind in the business.

Whatever the opinions on Rock's number of appearances and programs he involved with, blame the shallow "stars" that are supposed to be headlining WWE now for not being able to get it done. If those "stars" were really getting over, Rock wouldve never been NEEDED for WM. Up and coming wrestlers always bitched about the older guys no getting out of the way for the next crop of "stars" to get their turn. Rock not only got out of the way, Rock got out of the business which left all of these "stars" more than enough opportunity to make a name for themselves.
Posted By: TheR

Also, I want to disagree with you about the CM Punk story and him keeping his mouth shut (for once)about the Rock. I only disagree because of what happened two years ago with him and management about him wearing a suit. I know he is A MUCH bigger star now, but still.
Posted By: Mr. Magnanimous

Just take a look at his return from earlier this year. Has there been a reaction like this since?



You might argue that similar reactions were achieved with CM Punk winning the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank, or with Zack Ryder's Survivor Series appearance. While those were two of the best pops of the year, but they don't compare to what The Rock got. I remember the text I got from Patrick O'Dowd (who was unaware that I hadn't watched the show, thus spoiling it for me!) that read exactly like this: BIGGEST POP EVER. Now while that is a knee-jerk reaction, it's the biggest pop in recent history, and does in fact belong in the argument for biggest pop ever.

Now go back above and watch the promo again, focusing on the promo, not the pop. The Rock does in fact ooze electricity. No one in the current WWE, and possibly in history, has that much electricity. The WWE couldn't possibly have created anyone to the level of The Rock, thus negating the chance of bringing him back. Look at the five men I pictured above, who are in all likelihood the future of the company. Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Cody Rhodes, Wade Barrett and Zack Ryder. All are talented in the ring. All can cut a promo. All are great at eliciting a reaction. All are nothing compared to The Rock. Look at the stars at the top of the roster today. John Cena. Randy Orton. CM Punk. Alberto Del Rio. Mark Henry. All of them—nothing compared to The Rock.

I get what CM Punk's beef w/ the Rock showing up a few times to a huge payday, while he busts his ass 90% of the year, but I feel this is a 'kayfabe'/ 'angle' type thing (I might be using the terms wrong) I think it doesn't bother him. ... CM Punk is no dope, Wrestlers finally have a future if they work hard enough, get over & depending on the right time & place, become a star. WWE always goes back to the nostalgia barrel. That being said, CM Punk is on the track for a Rock type deal once he's done, he's probably already a lock for a Undertaker, HBK, HHH, Y2J, Foley schedule when he decides to tone it down & not do it full time. ... A feud w/ the Rock ( or Stone Cold) could be his ticket to continued revenue when he decides he'll show up when needed. And doing so via twitter and the media is pretty smart (worked for Ryder). ... He's past the point of a 'Legacy Contract' like Hacksaw & Gold-dust, Tatanka and others thrown our way. (Santino has that retirement package in the bag, and maybe Ryder also if he keeps going) ... It's good that these guys have a solid future. 10-20 years ago, their futures would be working gym shows in North Dakota for gas money, now they stand to make a mint for 3 weeks of work when past their prime. That's awesome. Rock deserves it & so will Punk.
Posted By: Pant Log

I do think it bothers CM Punk, John Cena and Randy Orton that Vince McMahon had to bring in The Rock to boost ratings. In today's WWE, it's Cena, Orton & Punk who should be delivering the huge buyrates and leading the company into bigger and better things for 2012 and beyond. But they have shown they can't be counted on to provide that for Vince. Some of the blame does lie with creative. But is there anyone on the roster, that had creative not screwed things up, would be a Rock-level star? I just don't see it. Some of the blame also lies with the economy. Discretionary money—the money we spend on pro wrestling, UFC, movies, etc.—is at an all-time low. There is greater competition for that money, and it's what the WWE lives off of. But some things just transcend the economy—mega movies like the final installment of Harry Potter and the most recent Twilight film immediately come to mind. The Rock is for pro wrestling what Harry Potter is for the film industry. He can bring them back.

It does make me worry for the future. Wrestling needs a star like The Rock. Like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Like Shawn Michaels. Like The Undertaker. Like Hulk Hogan. Like Ric Flair. The stars of today aren't getting to that level. There is no one that can claim they are "the _______ of this generation" with that blank being filled by one of the names I just listed.

So what's the point?



The Rock (and the WWE) used the phrase "Never Before. Never Again." in promoting Survivor Series. The Rock is a one of a kind superstar in the business. He's a one of a kind individual in the world of sports & entertainment. The best way to describe The Rock is "Never Before. Never Again." He's at the top of a class of individuals that captured the hearts and imagination of fans worldwide in ways that today's stars only wish they could. But The Rock isn't doing the WWE any favors in his own commentary, both on stage and off stage. The Rock needs to be putting over the stars of today, so they can take the lead once The Rock is gone (again). But is he going away? Maybe there are already plans for The Rock to compete at WrestleMania 29, and WrestleMania 30. The Rock will be a month away from turning 40 when he wrestled John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania 28. The shape that he's in, the drive he has and the electricity he possesses can easily carry him well into his 40's before he needs to hang up his wrestling boots for good. So it's very possible that this "problem" will be trending on Twitter for several years to come.

You Decide: Is the WWE failing at creating new stars to the level that the entire company is outclassed by one man—The Rock?





According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Kaitlyn might be joining Pin-Up Strong's Divas of Doom Beth Phoenix and Natalya. Accoridng to Meltzer "There is talk of putting Kaitlyn in the group with Phoenix and Natalya because now that she's gained weight they see her as fitting in with the thicker body type."

Now, Kaitlyn has always had some thickness to her. She was a body builder before ever entering the WWE. Management is obviously high on her, as she was brought into NXT after only a few months in FCW, and was ultimately given the NXT3 victory. Now, I clarify that because I'm not sure any of you outside of Tony Acero saw the second half of that season.

The move to Pin-Up Strong could be an interesting one. For starters, it's completely believable. One or two weeks focusing on Kaitlyn's physical training to be a Diva and the comparison will be easy for even the most casual of fan. Plus, it's not like there's a shortage of possible opposition that can be paired with Kelly Kelly in facing three members of Pin-Up Strong instead of two.

But if this story is true, then the WWE has a greater benefit—intentional or not. Kaitlyn could get a huge push out of the partnership. She's be elevated to the top Divas storyline (or, if you prefer, the only Divas storyline), and if the fans take to her, a possible face turn down the road in 2012.

Another benefit is her in-ring work. Working with Beth & Natalya can easily boost her workrate, as she's paired with the only two Divas who have any workrate. She can work tag and 6-Diva matches where any shortcomings she has are concealed as she continues to improve.

Like I said, management is obviously high on Kaitlyn based on how quickly she progressed to the main roster. Could a spot in Pin-Up Strong keep her on the fast-track to success?

You Decide: What do you think of the possibility of Kaitlyn in Pin-Up Strong?





Black Friday saw a monumental announcement come from Gabe Sapolsky. It wasn't quite as big as when he announced the formation of Dragon Gate USA, but it was still pretty big. Gabe announced this his other promotion—EVOLVE Wrestling—was being folded into Dragon Gate USA. EVOLVE shows would continue, but will now serve as a bridge between the DGUSA events. EVOLVE would still have storylines and a focus on win-loss records, and possibly a championship. And the EVOLVE events will help build the DGUSA events. And...well, that's pretty much it. We didn't get a whole lot else.

That is until a website got some key info from the man himself—Gabe Sapolsky. That site wasn't The Insider, The Observer or even ourselves. It was actually a wrestling writer for The Bleacher Report! Darryn Simmons spoke with Gabe and produced this gem, which I highly recommend you go and read. Seriously, go and read it, then come back.

In the article, Gabe provides the main purpose for the merger: "We're going to be able to keep the continuity going and everything won't die off." And he makes a great point. There is such a layoff between shows in DGUSA that all is typically forgotten, and needs to be reintroduced. With a show or two in between, challenges can be laid, title shots can be earned and cards can be developed through more than a website. Plus, Dragon Gate USA is no longer solely about the Japanese talent. Per Gabe in Darren's column, "It's something we couldn't do a year ago, but Dragon Gate USA shows are a lot more than just the Japanese talent now. The American talent has come such a long way." Johnny Gargano is the first American born Open The Freedom Gate champion, and is a member of Ronin with Chuck Taylor and Rich Swann, a stable whose popularity rivals that of the Dragon Gate factions.

This new move gives Gabe the chance to try out new markets, and he shared some details on that front in the article as well. "We get a lot of requests for Detroit for example ... now we can have an EVOLVE show there and, if we get a good reaction, we can come back with a DGUSA. It opens a lot of possibilities."

Gabe also indicated that we can expect the number of shows between DGUSA & EVOLVE to increase. 2011 saw 15 shows between both promotions, and about 20 are expected for 2012. Now, many might say that's not a huge jump, but it actually represents a 33% increase over the 2011 schedule.

Personally, I think this move can lead to some more success. Attendance was down for most of the year, but it went up with Dragon Gate USA's last weekend of competition. EVOLVE's draw has been atrocious, but the DGUSA connection will likely help that.
Mergers normally don't go well in wrestling, it's normally just a buyout (see the marriage of Vince McMahon and WCW, for example). Other mergers are normally between indies that need to join up for survival. While this merger might be rooted in that, it's a merger that has me more excited about the product, and where they go with it.

You Deicde: Is a DGUSA & EVOLVE merger a good thing for both promotions?



So this is where the Impact Review normally lives. Or, used to live. I haven't stopped watching Impact Wrestling, nor have I given up on TNA. Quite the contrary, I am the new contributor for the 4R's of TNA Impact Wrestling, which Jeremy Thomas publishes on Sundays. So be on the look-out for it, and let me know what you think. I promise to continue on as your only fair & balanced writer when it comes to TNA.







Our own Buggy Nova is in action this weekend, as she has a big rematch with Savannah Riley for Pro Wrestling Bushido. The event takes place at the Fat Cat Music House & Lounge in Modesto, CA.

Here we have dueling promos, as Savannah talks about her first bout with Buggy, and then we get reactions following that bout from Buggy.



Here's a look at her full schedule:

12/4 – Pro Wrestling Bushido (Buggy Nova vs. Savannah Riley), Stockton, CA
12/16 – Insane Wrestling League, Chino, CA
12/18 – Viva La Lucha, San Diego, CA

Find Buggy Nova on Facebook here, here, and here.



Here is Barbi's updated schedule.

12/3 – Texas Wrestling Federation, Seguin, TX
12/4 – Mighty Max Memorial, Taylor, TX (click that link and check it out!)
12/8 – SWWA, Grandview, TX
12/9 – NWA Houston, Cypress, TX
12/11 – Anarchy Championship Wrestling, Austin, TX
12/16 – Texoma Pride Wrestling, Sherman, TX

Barbi's weekend takes her to the TWF, followed by the Mighty Max Memorial, which is a really cool cause. Click the link above for more info. And if you're at those shows, she's bringing merchandise with her!

Find Barbi on Facebook here, and here.



This week on The Greg DeMarco Show, presented by 411Mania.com, Greg and Patrick O'Dowd returned to Tuesday nights to follow-up on the live WWE Smackdown!

The fellas discussed the results of Daniel Bryan's steel cage challenge of World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry, the remainder of Smackdown's results, follow-up from RAW, and more. Justin Freemyer joined the program to discuss old school wrestling figures (in time for the holidays!). Listen in for 411Mania staff members Tony Acero, Steve Cook, Andy Critchell and a special JoshiMania preview from Ryan Byers.

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In Part One, I shared with you the story of Lingerie Football League player, and recent WWE signee Danielle Moinet. Now, she makes her first appearance as the "&1" Model of the Week!



Get reading!

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Randle's Wrestling News Experience!
The News from Cook's Corner!
Marsico presents The Wednesday Wire!
Fact or Fiction!
The Wrestling Framework is BACK!
Terra Calaway brings The Hot Stuff!
Kirk's Wrestling Sandwich!

Thus ends an insanely busy week. Thoughts on The Rock, WWE Divas, the Dragon Gate USA-Evolve merger and more! Vote for Maria or Madison in Versus, drop a comment and have a great week! Make sure you're voting for Maria vs. Madison in this section, not in part one.

Until next time...