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Speaking of shoot interviews, Dixie Carter taped one with Kayfabe Commentaries at the legends convention in New Jersey.
The interview took place in a room before 75- 100 fans and workers. She was well received and didn't dodge any questions. The two biggest pops came when Jim Cornette's face popped up on a screen as a video submission question, and later when a fan asked, "How much would you sell TNA to Vince for?"... and she replied, "How much will he sell to ME?"
TNA has hired a PR agency in the UK to help them with media exposure. They are sending one major star and a Knockout soon for a promotional tour.
Cody Rhodes debuted a new gimmick at house shows recently. He's calling himself "The Uncommon" Cody Rhodes complete with new ring attire and leather jacket. At one show he cut a heel promo saying, "Hey, you guys remember a guy named The Rock? ... Oh well, he doesn't remember you!"
Steve Austin is coming to the UK in August to promote his next movie The Stranger on DVD. Austin plays a material witness in an FBI investigation.
Matt Hardy posted the following message on his Twitter: "I'm gonna push the WWE to take me places that I've never ever been to before-& I'll hold up my end-Promise. Print that quote dirtsheets!" Cannot imagine what he means. A Gym perhaps?
Former TNA production manager, Randy Ricci recently wrote a blog claiming that Madison Rayne has been forced to miss house shows this year as she was unable to pay for travel to make the shows. Ricci wasn't specific but I assume he means road expenses. Rayne countered and wrote her own blog denying any issues.
The Band (Nash, Hall & Young) are now defending the tag titles under the Freebird
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Scott Hall, 51, was arrested recently on charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest, according to a report in the Orlando Sentinel. Police were called to a disturbance just before 2am at Hitching Post Bar in Chuluota, FL on 5/14. When they arrived at the bar they found Hall cursing at a female bartender and several other customers. A deputy attempted to place Hall in custody but he resisted. He was eventually carted off in a patrol car. The bartender told police how Hall was cut off after drinking too much at which point he became very aggressive. Outside the bar he punched out the window of a cab that had arrived to take him home and also shoved two females. When he was booked back at the station, he claimed he was an unemployed wrestler and made no mention of working for TNA Wrestling. This incident took place just days before the Sacrifice pay-per-view.
rule. Waltman is said to be gone for now due to personal reasons.
Stars & Stripes have a story on Jesse Neal which details his former career in the US Navy and how he survived a suicide bomb attack on his ship which later led to a battle with post- traumatic stress disorder. Dixie Carter is quoted saying that TNA fans have accepted and gravitated towards Neal in a short space of time.
John Cena recently passed his 1,000th day as WWE champion putting him on a count on one hand list along with the likes of Bruno Sammartino (4,040 days), Hulk Hogan (2,185 days), Bob Backlund (2,138 days) and Pedro Morales (1,027 days).
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