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Going into WWE Raw tonight, the following matches have already been announced for the Extreme Rules PPV. (WWE)
* Samoan Strap Match: Umaga vs. CM Punk
* Submission Match: The Big Show vs. John Cena
* No Holds Barred IC Title Match: Rey Mysterio {C} vs. Chris Jericho
* World Title Ladder Match: Edge {C} vs. Jeff Hardy
* Steel Cage WWE Title Match: Randy Orton {C} vs. Batista
The following has been announced for tonight's edition of Raw. (WWE)
* Ric Flair calls out Randy Orton
* Mr. McMahon vs. Stan Kroenke
* MVP, John Cena, Batista, Jerry Lawler & a "player to be named" vs. Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, The Miz and Big Show
Jim Ross has a new blog entry up on the "Denver debacle."
Interesting week. The "Debacle in Denver" has had many people buzzing including some aloof, talking heads on ESPN SportsCenter who seem to get orgasmic when they get the opportunity to utilize witty banter to knock the genre of wrestling and its fan base. For the record I am NOT referring to my friend Jonathan Coachman. I feel badly for the fans in Colorado who lost multiple WWE events because of the scheduling snafu at the Pepsi Center. Most know what a "Lewinsky" refers to so I wonder if arena scheduling issues might be referred to as "Kroenke's" in the future? Denver Nuggets and Pepsi Center owner Phil Kroenke likely won't be treated too kindly this Monday night on Raw by Mr. McMahon. Kroenke's image may make Mr. McMahon's treatment of Ted Turner back in the WWE/WCW Monday night war feel like Ted was a blood relative of the McMahon's.
As reported earlier on AngryMarks.com, fans in Denver were not happy about the WWE cancellations due to Ticketmaster not refunding "convenience charges" and "facility fees." MyFoxLA did a report on the situation HERE. As a result of the negative coverage, Ticketmaster has now agreed to refund the WWE tickets for the Colorado shows except for one $2.50 "print at home" cost. Customers could have had lost $12-$25 in various convenience fees before the change. (PWI)
Local advertising in LA announced three cage matches for the Raw and Smackdown tapings today and Tuesday. (PWI)
* Randy Orton vs. Batista
* John Cena vs. The Big Show
* Edge vs. Jeff Hardy
Tommy Dreamer recently posted a new blog on the WWE Universe discussing whether or not he will go to TNA when his WWE contract is up HERE.
Serena Deeb has officially signed a contract with WWE. (WO)
As reported on AngryMarks.com Hulu now airs Smackdown on their website, but does edit episodes to not show weapon shots. During Umaga's recent attack on CM Punk, when he went to hit him with the strap, the video freezes and then fades back to action after the hit. (PWI)
Due to the debut of Warehouse 13, ECW on Sci-Fi will not air on July 7th meaning that on Thursday that week ECW, Superstars and Impact will air on the same night. Speaking of Sci-Fi, a print campaign has begun to push the change to SyFy, including Jack Swagger filming a commercial for the company to promote the name change. (PWI)
Natalya has a blog up on WWE.com remembering the passing of Owen Hart (the ten year anniversary was yesterday) you can read HERE. Former WWE writer Seth Mates also remembers Owen in his column HERE.
Sprint customers who have a "TV enabled phone" can watch ECW on Sci-Fi main events by using the Sci-Fi channel application and clicking ECW. (PWI)
The Aiken Standard out of South Carolina has an interview up with Ted DiBiase Jr. discussing growing up the son of the Million Dollar Man HERE.
Australian band "Sick Puppies" revealed through their MySpace that they are doing the theme song for the Extreme Rules PPV HERE.
Texas Wrestling will be the theme for WWE Classics On Demand in June. (PWI)
Last but not least here is the latest update for the WWE.com Legacy service. (WWE)
* Generations - Linda McMahon - Never-before-seen interview with CEO Linda McMahon
* Superstars 1/19/1991 - January 19, 1991
* Raw: Episode 85 - November 7, 1994
* Wrestling Challenge: Episode 53 - September 6, 1987
* WCCW - Kevin/Kerry Von Erich vs. Michael Hayes/Buddy Roberts - March 17, 1986
* WCCW - Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich – 2/3 Falls Match - August 24, 1982
* WCCW - Jake Roberts vs. Johnny Mantell - February 3, 1985
* WCCW - Kevin Von Erich vs. Harley Race - June 22, 1983
* WCCW - Midnight Express vs. Fantastics - March 17, 1985
* WCCW - Kevin/Kerry Von Erich vs. Gino Hernandez/Chris Adams – Cage Match - December 21, 1985
* WCCW - Little Mr. T vs. Little Tokyo - April 6, 1986