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By Eric Cohen, About.com Guide to Professional Wrestling since 2005

Review of Rey Mysterio: Behind the Mask

Thursday November 5, 2009

Do you remember Rey Mysterio's feud with Kane last year when Rey was missing for several weeks? Rey reveals where he was during that time in his autobiography which was released on Tuesday. It is so shocking that I can't believe it was never revealed before, especially in light of recent news involving Rey. If you want to know where Rey was during that time as well as whether or not you should buy this book, click here for my review of Rey Mysterio: Behind the Mask.

Disclosure: A review copy was provided by the publisher. For more information, please see our Ethics Policy.
Photo: © 2009 Simon & Schuster

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday November 4, 2009

The last time a boxer hosted Monday Night RAW, Unified Tag Team Champions Big Show and Chris Jericho didn't roll out the welcome mat. Will Ricky Hatton be in for the same treatment when he hosts Monday Night RAW on Monday?

Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

WrestleMania XXVI Tickets Go On Sale Saturday

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Tickets for WrestleMania XXVI will be going on sale Saturday at 12:00 PM EST and will be available via Ticketmaster.com. This year's event will be taking place on March 28 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. If you will be traveling to the Phoenix area for the event this year, I highly recommend you check out About.com: Phoenix by Judy Hedding. Her site offers all the details about hotel information, rental cars, and all the other info you need to know to have a good time in Phoenix.

Just make sure you don't have too good of a time in Phoenix. It is the home of the infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio. If you are visiting the area, you need to stay out of trouble unless you want to be forced to wear pink underwear, eat green bologna, and sleep in "tent city". One great way to stay out of trouble is by taking in all the wrestling events that will be taking place that weekend. In addition to all the WWE related activities taking place that weekend, Ring of Honor and Dragon Gate USA will each be holding two wrestling events.

Photo: © 2009 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Hell in a Cell 2009 DVD Review

Sunday November 1, 2009

On Tuesday, WWE Home Video will be releasing Hell in a Cell 2009 on DVD. This event featured three matches take place inside of the Hell in a Cell structure. In addition to the Hell in a Cell stipulation, six of the eight matches on this show were title matches.

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Matches on the Upcoming World Heavyweight Championship DVD

Thursday October 29, 2009

I just received review copies of several upcoming WWE DVD releases. There are two notable things I would like to mention about them before I eventually post my reviews. The first is that despite rumors on the net, the upcoming Hulk Hogan DVD has been completed and I have it in my possession. The other big news is that the chapter list and matches for the upcoming World Heavyweight Championship DVD was never released before now. Here is what is going to be on that DVD: Read more...

Deal or No Deal: Are WWE Superstars Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Thursday October 29, 2009

MyNetwork TV will be featuring WWE programming on their network three days next week as Maria and Dolph Ziggler will appear on Deal or No Deal, The Marine will be making its broadcast television debut on Thursday, and their broadcast week will end with Friday Night SmackDown. In addition to the two episodes of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? featuring the Miz and John Morrison that recently aired on MyNetwork TV, three new episodes of the program featuring WWE stars will air in syndication. Those episodes will feature MVP, Michelle McCool, and MVP. Check out my national television schedule to see when these shows will be airing and who will be appearing each day.

Photo of MVP and Jeff Foxworthy is used courtesy of 20th Century Fox Television

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday October 28, 2009

Roddy Piper will be appearing on the FX show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET.

Photo: Patrick McElhenney/FX

Hulk Hogan Joins TNA Wrestling

Tuesday October 27, 2009

On the day Hulk Hogan made the media rounds to promote the release of his new book, My Life Outside the Ring, it was announced that Hulk Hogan signed with TNA Wrestling. Hulk said the following in the official statement put out by TNA:

"My fans have been asking me to return to the business for many years on a full time basis, but the timing or the opportunity has never been right until now. TNA Wrestling is a great company with an already excellent fan base, business and broadcast partner. I firmly believe now is the time for some change at TNA as they are positioned to jump to the next level in their development and I'm here to work with Dixie to help make that a reality."

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10 Scariest Wrestlers

Tuesday October 27, 2009

In honor of Halloween this Saturday, I have channeled the spirit of Papa Shango and used my mysterious powers to bring back to life a list I created a few years ago featuring the 10 scariest wrestlers. If you dare to read this, you may want to sleep with your lights on tonight unless for some bizarre reason you do not fear the Yeti.

Photo of Kane who appears on the MyNetwork TV Show Friday Night SmackDown is © 2009 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

WWE Bragging Rights 2009 PPV Recap and Results

Sunday October 25, 2009

- Before the start of the first match, a trophy is shown at ringside that will go to either SmackDown or RAW. The brand that wins two of the three inter-brand matches tonight will get the trophy.

Non-title Match: US Champion The Miz vs. Intercontinental Champion John Morison - Morrison escaped the Skull Crushing Finale and went to the top rope for the Star Ship Pain. The Miz got up and knocked the legs of Morrison off the ropes and then pinned him to put RAW up 1-0. Winner: The Miz

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