Why Did Mauro Ranallo Work Last Night’s WWE Raw Taping?
WWE Smackdown announcer Mauro Ranallo noted on Twitter that he handled backstage interviews on Raw last night because Renee Young was stuck in the United States dealing with Visa issues. Ranallo added Young will be back on Raw next week.
JR Blogs on TNA Sale Rumors
Jim Ross has posted a new blog over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are JR’s thoughts on the current TNA sale rumors:
“More unsettling rumors rolling out of Nashville regarding the financial health of TNA Impact Wrestling. Apparently a new investor or buyer is at play for the struggling company. Without significant, live event revenue and a viable, PPV component in the revenue mix it will not be surprising to hear of any pro wrestling company being in financial peril. I hope that the eventual fate of TNA is much different than those within the company and others close to the matter are saying. Nonetheless, it is somewhat obvious that the next few months are going to be crucial in determining the future of the company.
As I’ve said before, it may be best for the company to re-brand themselves and move on from the public perception that the brand currently has in the marketplace. New name..new philosophy..new approach to their presentation based on the talents that they have to work with on a regular basis.
My Oklahoma friend Toby Keith had a legit interest in buying TNA in the past and he and I discussed my potential involvement of which I was interested working with Toby. He was ready to write a check but he had to have full control with no restrictions regarding creative, etc and that was not on the table.”
Footage of HBK, Angle and More at Philly Fanfest
Title Match Wrestling has posted the following video, featuring highlight footage of the recent Icons of Wrestling fanfest held last weekend in Philadelphia at the old ECW Arena. The fest was attended by names such as Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle, RVD, Sabu, Bobby Heenan, Booker T, Tommy Dreamer and more:
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Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
