Coach Explains Being an Exec Ass

NEWS: |WWE| In a WWE.com interview, Jonathon Coachman clears up his new role as... "In these chaotic times, it can be difficult for Mr. McMahon to keep his finger on all of the happenings on RAW. That is where I come in. Mr. McMahon doesn’t have any time to waste, and neither does Jonathan Coachman. With the two of us running the show, you can be sure you’re going to get your money’s worth.” Well there you have it, WWE produced this interview to answer the question, "What the hell is an Ex...

RAW (05.29.06) — Kane Meets Kane, Beth Wins, Nitro & Melina Debut, Angle Drafted to ECW and HHH Comes out on Top

NEWS: |Matt B| On Memorial Day it's RAW... The Chairman of the Board Vince McMahon kicks off RAW in a great mood. Vince says he’s very happy to be here, but that wasn’t the case weeks ago when HHH slammed a sledgehammer into Shane’s face. But tonight Vince is happy because HBK was taken out last week by The Spirit Squad. Vince looks in the camera and addresses HBK through live TV. He tells HBK that there’s a place for him in the WWE. He can set up the ring and maybe be a timekeeper. Vince con...

Anorexic Smackdown

NEWS: The Smackdown roster is looking a bit thin these days... Nitro & Melina were "fired" by GM Teddy Long at Judgment Day Mercury is being sent to rehab Benoit is taking time off to heal several injuries The Great Khali was pulled because he is not ready, but may just work house shows JBL left Smackdown after losing to Rey Mysterio Orlando Jordan was released by WWE Things aren't looking good for Smackdown, but I'm hoping this can turn into a positive. It's only a matter of ...

Drugs are Bad

NEWS/RUMOR: |WO| Looks like another Smackdown star is off the show and this time it's Joey Mercury. Mercury is being sent to drug rehab and will be out for an unknown period of time. Another person who might be in trouble is Chris Masters, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. But so far, nothing definitive on Masters is known. March 29th, 2007: Mercury Fired Due to Drug Addiction Looks like WWE's drug policy is for real. But do you think the penalty against Mercury and Masters w...

JBL & Orlando Leave Smackdown…Guess Which One Isn’t Coming Back

NEWS: |WWE 1 2| In addition to Nitro & Melina leaving Smackdown, JBL has left Smackdown after losing to Rey Mysterio tonight on Smackdown. Also, Orlando Jordan has been released by WWE. This is not storyline like Nitro, Melina or JBL leaving Smackdown, this is in fact a real release. Looks like RAW is getting yet another star and it's JBL. It's rumored that JBL wants to feud with HBK. I'm not too broken up about Jordan being fired. He never did anything for me personally.

Spoilers for Next Monday’s Raw

As reported on PWinsider.com WWE's Mobile Alert service spoils Raw. Next week the company will announce a new Raw General Manager. I'm hoping and praying that Eric Bischoff is brought back in this role because the Mr. McMahon character is getting really stale!

It’s Official Part 2 – WWE Launches Third Brand, ECW

Press Release from WWE WWE® Launches ECW® As Third Brand STAMFORD, Conn., May 25, 2006 - World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., today announced the official launch of ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling®) as a brand extension to its RAW® and SmackDown® franchises. After acquiring the ECW assets in 2003, WWE spent the past few years re-introducing ECW to the global WWE audience and increasing the interest in its unique brand of sports entertainment. To date, WWE has successfully released ...

It’s Official – ECW Returns on the SciFi Network

From ECW.com New York, N.Y., May 25, 2006 - SCI FI Channel today announced that World Wrestling Entertainment®, the producer of the No. 1 weekly basic cable TV series, “Monday Night RAW “on USA Network, will debut a summer series on Tuesday, June 13, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling®) will be an alternative brand of wrestling suited to fit the SCI FI Channel’s commitment to fuel the imagination. "Research tells us that there's a healthy appetite for wrestling among SCI F...

His Knee is Hurt

NEWS: |PWInsider| At last night's RAW (05.22.06), The Spirit Squad slammed a chair into HBK's knee and even put it between the chair and gave it a leg drop. This angle will give HBK some time off because he does have a sore knee. It's not known the extent of HBK's injury, but further updates will follow after tests are done.

Quick RAW (05.22.06) — Heyman Returns to RAW, Beth is the Newest Diva, HHH Apologizes and RVD Cashes In

NEWS: |WWE| Last Monday was not a good night for the McMahon men. One week later, Vince wants revenge... Vince demands that HHH apologize for hitting Shane in the head with the sledgehammer last week. HHH apologizes, but Vince will only accept if HHH hits HBK with the sledgehammer on call later tonight. Foley came out to award Edge the Hardcore Championship. Edge wouldn't accept, but instead said they should both be co-holders. Paul Heyman came out and challenged both Edge & Foley to a mat...