According to Pwinsider.com, the name of WWE's June PPV will be changed this year from "One Night Stand" to "Extreme Rules". This is being done because of WWE's recent switch to a PG rating.

Jan 27, 2009 -- 4:37PM, ImperialKing wrote:

The Brian Kendrick is developing a bad reputation for not listening backstage. This explains his quick exit from Sunday's Royal Rumble battle royal.

SO all of the marks can stop blaming WWE and start blaming the superstar himself.

Multi-Time Champion Headed To ROH
Tuesday, January 27, 2009



January 27th: ROH officials have been speaking with one of the top names in professional wrestling about a possible engagement in Florida. More details to follow…



Earlier today, as part of the ROH Newswire, Ring of Honor made the preceding announcement. Now with the negotiations put to bed, we can officially announce which top shelf competitor will be making their way to ROH during the “Proving Ground ’09” weekend in Florida. It’s a weekend in which many different competitors will be given an opportunity to showcase their skills for the first time in Ring of Honor, and we are proud to announce the addition of one more name.


On February 7th in Orlando, FL, for one night only, D-Lo Brown will look to prove himself inside the ROH ring. D-Lo is a former WWF Intercontinental & European champion, a former NWA World Tag Champion, and a former GHC Heavyweight Tag Champion. Now he is looking to forge a name for himself here in ROH. “I hear how great the wrestlers in ROH are,” said D-Lo. “And I look forward to showing the fans that it’s okay to still be down with the brown. After the 7th in Orlando, I’m sure all of ROH will be too.”


The question remains: who D-Lo will face in Orlando? ROH officials will have that announcement next in the Newswire!

Electronic Arts today announced the cast of the live action movie cast for Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising. 16 time World Heavyweight champion and WWE Hall of Famer Nature Boy Ric Flair has made the list, playing the character Commander Hill, a commander players will have to take on in the new Commander's Challenge mode. "I had a great time on set and while I may have retired from the ring, I think my fans are going to love seeing the 'Nature Boy' style and profile his way to victory. I know my kids are going
to have a great time trying to take it to me on the battlefield, " Flair said. Other cast members hired include Malcolm McDowell from 'Heroes', Jodi Lyn O'Keefe from 'Prison Break' and Holly Valance from 'Neighbors'. The game will be available for download in March. (Colin Vassallo)

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Mickey Rourke Not Appearing At WrestleMania 25, Reports The Associated Press

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The Associated Press issued the following press release this evening saying Mickey Rourke won't be appearing at WrestleMania after all:

Mickey Rourke won't rumble with WWE superstar

HOUSTON (AP) — A spokeswoman for actor Mickey Rourke says he won't be taking his role as a professional wrestler into a real-life ring after all.

Paula Woods told The Associated Press on Wednesday night that Rourke will not wrestle WWE superstar Chris Jericho at Wrestlemania 25 in April at Houston's Reliant Stadium.

Woods wrote in an e-mail that the Oscar-nominated actor "will not be participating in Wrestlemania. He is focusing entirely on his acting career."

Rourke portrays professional wrestler Randy the Ram in the acclaimed movie "The Wrestler." He made a surprise announcement about the wrestling event Sunday night on the red carpet before the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Rourke had said he was going to toss Jericho "around the ring like tossed salad."

- Dave Meltzer is reporting that Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat will be inducted into the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame. His inducter will most likely be Ric Flair.

- Former TNA star Johnny Devine was backstage at the Royal Rumble in Detroit, and was also in attendance at the Toronto Raw show as well.





- There will be a Smackdown & ECW television taping on 4/28 at Madison Square Garden.





- Wes Brisco, the son of WWE legend Jerry Brisco, has started in developmental. The younger Brisco was a high school wrestling star in the Tampa area. Wes also competed as a pro wakeboarder.

- From Brett Sullivan: Just a quick note, during a promo at the tapings Vickie Guerrero mentions that Jeff Hardy's re-match clause will see him compete in the Elimination Chamber match at No Way Out.

- In a one line comment to the Houston Chronicle, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair said that the bottom line is that he will be at WrestleMania 25. "Let's just say, I will be at WrestleMania, and that's all I'm saying," said
the Nature Boy when asked about if he will be part of the show. Flair, who will also be present at the Hall of Fame ceremony the night before, is expected to be somewhat involved in the Rourke vs Jericho match as rumors are that Flair, along with Afa the Wild Samoan, is helping Rourke getting in shape and doing some training before stepping in the ring for real in front of 70,000 people. (thanks to Colin Vassallo)