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It’s an accepted part of WWE lore that designated punching bag/Andre stand-in Big Show has had the worst WrestleMania record. In the weekly storyline build for Cody Rhodes’ Intercontinental title bout with Show at WrestleMania Xxviii, Rhodes pointed out Show’s foibles on the ‘grandest stage’, including losses in a sumo match with Akebono, and getting knocked out by Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

In truth, Show’s WrestleMania record is far from favorable, but it still sits at 4-9, battle royal losses and pre-show appearances excluded. There was actually a time where Show won three straight WrestleMania matches between 2010-12.

It’s a losing record, but at least Show has four wins, period. There are a number of wrestlers over the years that have not gotten any wins at WrestleMania, let alone four. These days, getting to be a part of the pay-per-view card in something other...

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Every fan’s favorite rattlesnake returned to the WWE Network once again to host an exclusive version of his wildly popular podcast. This time the guests were WWE Hall of Famer Edge and his kayfabe brother and real-life best friend, Christian.

The Canadian duo are responsible for some of WWE’s most hilarious moments of the early 2000s and out-of-this-world tag team matches, characterized by their trademark zaniness and risk-taking ring style. Eventually they went their separate ways, carving out impressive careers as solo acts.

We kick things off with Christian thanking Steve for having them on, saying that he had a tough choice between them and Mantaur, and Austin replied that Mantaur got held up at the border due to his head.

This should be fun, so let’s get to it…

23. What They’ve Been Up To Haven

Austin tries to remember how long it’s...

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Undeniably one of the most intense, charismatic and skilled professional wrestlers to ever work a match, Randy Savage helped to define an era of professional wrestling.

The Macho Man wore the WWE Championship twice and the WCW Championship on no less than four occasions. He is one of the most recognisable names and one of the most imitated personalities in wrestling’s long and storied history. He was a consistent main event draw across three different decades. He was also the most recognisable star in wrestling after Hulk Hogan and he was always great for business. In short, Savage’s CV speaks for itself.

…So why isn’t The Macho Man in the WWE Hall of Fame?

It’s a big and oft-asked question. So, before we go any further, lets address the most common reasons that fans and wrestlers alike usually give for Savage’s absence from the HoF…...

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The next gimmick-themed WWE PPV is just around the corner, and fans are gearing up to see who will face Seth Rollins inside the demonic structure known as Hell in a Cell: John Cena or Dean Ambrose. If that is the only cell match on the PPV of the same name, then it will be the 29th Hiac match in WWE history, a storied past that reaches back 17 years.

Hell in a Cell is supposed to be a rarely used gimmick in WWE that is an endpoint for feuds. Consider that before WWE implemented the Hell in a Cell PPV in 2009, there had been only 16 cell matches (over 12 years). That means the remaining 12 have taken place in the last five years (although one is a dark match). Ten have taken place at the five Hiac PPVs, and the outlier is the Undertaker-Triple H “End of an Era” match at WrestleMania Xxviii.

The actual 2013 Black Friday is over, but the deals aren't as Amazon is continuing the deals up through Cyber Monday and today's new schedule of sale items includes one of the best deals yet, $200 off the Bond 50: The Complete 23 Film Collection Blu-ray, which includes Skyfall, but that's not it. Beyond that we have deals on A Good Day to Die Hard. The Last Emperor (Criterion Collection), the Francis Ford Coppola: 5-Film Blu-ray Collection, Friday Night Lights and "Girls". Outside of what's below I am constantly updating my main page with the week's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals right here, and it will continue to update until the deals are done. Otherwise, start shopping. Bond! Bond 50: The Complete 23 Film Collection with Skyfall Blu-ray ($99.99) Check Out These Deals Midnight in Paris Blu-ray ($6.49) Pacific Rim Blu-ray ($7.99) Epic Blu-ray ($9.96) Heat Blu-ray ($8.49) Man of Steel Blu-ray ($19.96) Moneyball Blu-ray ($3.99) 21 Jump Street Blu-ray...

by Matt Hawkins

Last year's WWE video game was celebrated for its depiction of the Attitude era, which detailed the late 90s/early 2000 wrestling boom period that many are still quite fond of to this very day.

So, how will the upcoming "WWE 2K14" top last year's "WWE 2K13?" By celebrating the "Grandest Spectacle in all of (Sports) Entertainment", aka Wrestlemania. All 30 years of it.

Contained within the game will be the 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode, which seeks to recreate nearly three decades of WWE history with more than 45 matches. Only three have been revealed thus far: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, Hollywood Hogan vs. The Rock at WrestleMania X8, and John Cena vs. The Rock at WrestleMania Xxviii.

It is also claimed that "WWE 2K14" will have "the greatest roster in franchise history" and includes such luminaries as The Macho Man Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels,...

Pop music has been the most listened music of this generation, as you find teenagers everywhere – bobbling their heads and singing along to the newest hits dominating the charts. However, creating pop music isn’t as easy as it seems. For the creation of a pop song, one first needs to choose a moment in one’s life that is easily relatable to many others, and then finding the right words and notes becomes tough to do, however, there are over a hundred pop singers in the entire world, but in this list, the top five pop singers of 2012 are mentioned. These five singers have worked extremely hard to create a fan base for themselves, and work on it. By creating many albums and songs, not only do these singers give their fans something to work on; they give their fans a new life by the new songs.

Pop music...

Chris Jericho announced yesterday that his time with WWE has come to an end once again. It is believed that his contract with the company ended following Tuesday’s SmackDown taping in Providence, Rhode Island.

Sending out a tweet this afternoon, he said:

‘So long to @WWE for now…2013 was one of my favorite in ring yrs ever! Thx for always sticking w Y2J & see u on the road soon w @Fozzyrock!’

Jericho’s departure marks the end of his latest stint with WWE but his tweet suggests that he will return to the company again in the future. His most recent stretch with WWE has arguably been less successful than previous tenures, with mainly minor feuds and only a few noteworthy victories.

He made his second return to WWE in early-2012 and was highly-tipped to win that year’s Royal Rumble match, promising that it would be ‘the...

Are you glad John Cena finally defeated The Rock? Read our take, then weigh in with yours.

The Cenation is rejoicing today, and rightfully so. John Cena was considered the underdog as he headed into his highly anticipated match with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on April 7 at WrestleMania Xxix, but by the end of the battle, he wasn’t just the winner; he was the new WWE Champion.

And while WWE Superstars are usually known for their (very public) trash talk, Cena kept is classy after besting The Rock. He shook hands with his rival in the center of the ring, and The Rock returned the respect.

The Rock had seemed pretty confident before the match, tweeting, “Its on. Biggest #Wrestlemania of all time. Greatest night of my career.” The People’s Champion even tweeted a picture of himself lacing up for the match, ready to take on Cena.

Of course,...

Wrestling is like Marmite. You either love it or you hate it. I fall firmly into the former camp, having grown up being aware of the old Saturday afternoon World of Sport wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks back in the late 1970s before really falling hook, line and smackdown for it after accidentally discovering the WWF (as it was known then) at the start of the 1990s.

This was the era of Hulk Hogan, Randy 'Macho Man' Savage, Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake and the like, but it was also the beginning of the ascension of Vince McMahon's empire and the birth of the grappling epoch that would bring us the superstars that we revere today. Performers like The Undertaker, 'Heart Break Kid' Shawn Michaels, Bret 'Hit Man' Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock all started becoming household names around the same...

After hosting the amazing Elimination Chamber PPV in New Orleans on February 17. The Big Easy is set to now have the biggest sports-entertainment event of all time at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome! All rejoice, WrestleMania 30 is coming to the Crescent City!

Move over Beyonce, move over SuperBowl, when it comes to the ultimate sports entertainment happening to ever happen in New Orleans, there is only one thing that fits the mold! WrestleMania 30!

New Orleans To Host WrestleMania!

The best that the WWE has to offer will finally come to The Big Easy for the Showcase of the Immortals, WrestleMania XXX. New Orleans, one of the greatest and most fun cities in the USA will be hosting WrestleMania XXX on Sunday, April 6, 2014. WWE Superstars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Mark Henry, Brodus Clay, The Great Khali and WWE Divas Layla, Cameron and Naomi all made special...

Amazon's Black Friday Deals Week begins this morning at 8:20 Am and the schedule for the day is listed below and I will be doing the same thing every morning all week long and if you want to check the full schedule you can click right here. Today the scheduled deals include Taken, The Lorax, Joss Whedon's Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and "The Vampire Diaries" Third Season along with a few additional deals such as... amazon asin="B005FHWWXQ" text="Planet of the Apes: 5 Film Collection" ($22.99) Blu-ray amazon asin="B005LAJ16I" text="Homeland: The Complete First Season" ($19.99) amazon asin="B005LAJ17M" text="Homeland: The Complete First Season" ($24.99) Blu-ray amazon asin="B005LAJ212" text="Revenge: The Complete First Season" ($19.99) amazon asin="B0058YPL66" text="Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season" ($19.99) amazon asin="B0058YPLA2" text="Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season" ($24.99) Blu-ray amazon...

Amazon has released their early Black Friday Deals Week schedule beginning Monday, November 19 and running through Monday, November 26 and I have added the entire list in its state below and will be updating as more and more titles are added it to it and considering the limited number of Blu-ray titles included I have to assume this thing is going to get beefed up. There are some notable titles beginning with the Gold Box Deal on Saturday, November 24 where the Blu-ray edition of the recently released amazon asin="B006U1J5ZY" text="Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection" will be on sale. The price has not yet been announced, but as of right now it sits at $149.99 and I wouldn't be surprised if it drops under $100 on that day so stay tuned. Additional titles on sale throughout the eight day sale include X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men: The Last Stand,...

The 25th anniversary of the popular pay-per-view, WWE Royal Rumble 2012 is the catalyst for many of the biggest feuds heading into WrestleMania Xxviii. Headlined by the beloved Royal Rumble Match itself, this year’s event features 30 WWE Superstars both past and present, including “The Awesome One” The Miz, five-time WCW Champion Booker T, “The Great White” Sheamus and “The Viper” Randy Orton, all vying to be the last man standing and win the opportunity to headline “The Showcase of the Immortals”, WrestleMania Xxviii.

WWE Champion Cm Punk puts his title on the line against “The Show Off” Dolph Ziggler, in a match where interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis is the Special Guest Referee. Ziggler has been riding a wave of momentum heading into the show, and the gifted grappler will be looking to capitalise on the potentially crooked officiating of Laurinaitis to dethrone “The Straight Edge Superstar” and win his first WWE Championship.

'I never met somebody so adamant about being better at what they do,' Bumpy tells 'RapFix Live' of his friend's dedication to rap.

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Bumpy Knuckles on "RapFix Live"

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Who says hip-hop can't bring people together? You wouldn't think that WWE star John Cena and rapper Bumpy Knuckles have very much in common, but the two friends found a mutual respect for each other thanks to music.

After meeting at a New York radio station years back, Bumpy helped coach Cena to become a better lyricist. Bump even appeared on several tracks from Cena and Tha Trademarc's 2005 debut rap album, You Can't See Me. "Me and him became real good friends," Bumpy said of Cena when he appeared on Wednesday's "RapFix Live."

While at the radio station, the two engaged in an arm-wrestling match, which "RapFix Live" host Sway said Bumpy won.

During WrestleMania 28 in Miami on April 1 a sellout crowd of 78,363 fans from all 50 states and 36 countries joined the rest of the WWE Universe on PPV to witness the "Once In A Lifetime" epic battle between The Rock and John Cena! Sun Life Stadium’s largest attended sellout crowd has been shattered with the WWE's latest WrestleMania and is now the highest grossing entertainment event in the history of the Miami stadium. Grossing $8.9 million, it was also the highest grossing live event in WWE history. The event was broadcast around the world on pay-per-view in more than 105 countries and 20 languages. And it was one the most epic events in entertainment. So HollywoodLifers, to put this in perspective, the previous attendance record was 77,912 for the Bcs National Championship in 2005. Its highest grossing entertainment event was U2 on June 29, 2011, grossing more than $7.5 million. WrestleMania Xxviii surpassed the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania in Houston,...

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson won his comeback wrestling showdown with John Cena in Florida on Sunday night.

More than 70,000 fight fans, including rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, his protege Machine Gun Kelly and fellow hip-hop star Flo Rida, packed in to Miami's Sun Life Stadium for Wrestlemania Xxviii.

Action man Johnson pinned Cena to the canvas to win the bout.

Flo Rida and Machine Gun Kelly performed during the event and Mike Tyson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

The Miz is definitely a 'Chair' fan -- and not the kind he breaks over people's backs! Spotted: WWE Superstar The Miz defending his love for Gossip Girl super-couple Chuck and Blair on the red carpet March 29 at the Wrestlemania Xxviii Premiere Party in Miami. "I like Chuck and Blair together, I do," he told HollywoodLife.com exclusively. "The reason I like them together is because … they're America's couple, you know?" Oh, we do know (even if The Miz's fellow WWE Superstar John Cena told us differently when we interviewed him.) "They fight all the time, they're never on the same page, it's all timing," he continued. "Some time, they're going to be on the same page at the right time. They're going to be done with their youth, they're going to be tired and they're going to say, 'You know what? Let's stop all the drama. … Let's get together,...

'The kid's hungry, man,' John Cena tells MTV News of Machine Gun Kelly, adding that Mgk's 'Invincible' makes him want to fight.

By Rob Markman

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What's a wrestling match without some good old-fashioned fight music? There's no doubt that John Cena will be pumped when he enters the ring Sunday night (April 1) against the Rock for the main event at WrestleMania Xxviii, and MTV News' 2011 Hottest Breakthrough Mc Machine Gun Kelly will have a little something to do with that.

When the 6-foot-1, 251-pound John Cena makes his way to the square, Mgk's "Invincible" will be blaring through the sound system at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Rock, meanwhile, has chosen to march out to a Flo Rida tune. "Any Flo Rida song will get you excited, will make the club move, but I heard Machine Gun Kelly's...

Mark Wahlberg stripped down to a red pair of shorts and soccer sandals today on the Miami set of his latest project, Pain and Gain. He's teaming up with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in a story about a group of bodybuilders who get mixed up in a kidnapping that goes wrong. Mark looks like he's been working out to get ready for the role, and his partner in crime, The Rock, has likely been hitting the gym in preparation for his return to the ring. The Rock is coming out of retirement for this weekend's Wrestlemania Xxviii. He's taking on his long-time enemy John Cena on Sunday night with other famous names like The Undertaker and Chris Jericho expected to participate in the televised event. View Slideshow ›...

'We're gonna see who the greatest of all time is,' Cena tells MTV News of Sunday's Wm 28.

By Rob Markman, with additional reporting by Josh Horowitz

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With the anticipation for WrestleMania Xxviii coming to a boil, you kind of get the feeling that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and John Cena don't really like each other. Seriously, how would you feel if the Rock called you a girl?

"He literally uses the same material over and over and over again and convinces people that it's still funny," Cena told MTV News recently, brushing the insult aside.

The two towering masses of muscle will face off on April 1 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, during the main event for the 28th edition of the WWE's annual WrestleMania throwdown. But the tension between the two has been building for years. In a February interview with MTV News,...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he owes his Entire career to a traumatic experience from his childhood -- a traumatic experience that inspired him to spend every waking hour in the gym.The confessional was shot for a documentary which chronicled the build up to the Rock's upcoming match against John Cena at Wrestlemania Xxviii this weekend. During an emotional car ride, Rock opens up about the time he and his family were evicted from...

Confused by that headline? Just wait until you watch the video! Before facing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at Wrestlemania Xxviii on April 1, WWE Superstar John Cena stopped by HollywoodLife.com's New York office to give a five knuckle shuffle to some surprising targets: Gossip Girl's Chuck and Blair! Yes, thanks to The Miz and the Bella Twins, Cena has an impressive familiarity with the CW drama -- so of course I couldn't let him leave without picking his brain. Watch my interview with John Cena below for the scoop on his (not-so-life-threatening) car accident, his plans to crush The Rock this weekend -- and, of course, his explanation as to why "Chair" just isn't written in the stars: [flv width="600" height="400"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U6mFCRr1Kw/flv] I'll have more of my interview with John Cena up later this week -- we also touch on other important issues, like Justin Bieber and the Kardashians -- but for now,...

On TV this Monday: Alcatraz closes its doors (for now), The Secret Life of the American Teenager remains as complicated as ever, Castle and Beckett solve a crime backwards and more. As supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are seven programs to keep on your radar.

8 pm Alcatraz (Fox) | In the two-hour season finale, Doc and Rebecca close in on a man who may be the key to revealing the secrets behind all the returning criminals, while Hauser makes a discovery beneath the halls of Alcatraz that brings him closer to the truth.

8 pm The Voice (NBC...

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson returns to his alma mater to inspire a group of kids in this first-look clip. WWE Superstars John Cena and The Rock will go head-to-head at Wrestlemania Xxviii, a match being touted by many as one of the most anticipated WWE events of all-time. But before the big show -- pun sort of intended -- the WWE will take fans behind the scenes with Once In A Lifetime: Rock Vs. Cena, a special documentary that follows both titans on the road to Wrestlemania. In this clip, obtained exclusively by HollywoodLife.com, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson returns to his alma mater in Hawaii to inspire kids to keep pursuing their dreams -- and more importantly -- their education: [flv width="600" height="350"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq5eG-cR6Jc/flv] [polldaddy poll=6070525] — Andy Swift Follow Andy on Twitter for more WWE exclusives...

WWE superstar gives props to band's 'in-your-face, time-to-fight music.' Voting in round two ends Sunday at midnight!

By James Montgomery, with reporting by Rob Markman

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Voting in the second-round of MTV's Musical March Madness is entering the home stretch and, well, it's not looking good for Metallica. After disposing of fellow titans Guns N' Roses in round one, James Hetfield and company currently trail upset-minded Sum 41 by an "Unforgiven"-size margin ... and appear headed for the void.

Of course, there's still plenty of time to change things — voting in all second-round matchups closes Sunday at midnight Et — and, as luck would have it, Metallica are getting support from a rather unlikely source: WWE superstar John Cena, who would like to strongly encourage you to vote for his favorite band. And we mean strongly.

"If you don't vote Metallica strong, you ain't been around music.

We’re only a few weeks out from WrestleMania Xxviii, the biggest event of the WWE calendar year, so the promotion’s flagship show should be more exciting than ever, right? Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case this week. While there were some unquestionably great moments, the bulk of the show was just WWE spinning its wheels.

Raw this week featured John Cena busting out his PhD in Thuganomics, the Rock butchering Queen and Chris Jericho outing a fellow wrestler’s father as an alcoholic – find out how everything stacked up as we run down the show’s good, bad and heinously ugly moments. Then, make sure you tell us what you thought about the show, and help spread our little column around the internet with the fervor normally reserved for cat videos and Christina Hendricks nude photos. Make it all happen by liking us on Facebook, sharing the link on Twitter and of course,...

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The past few weeks on Monday Night Raw, the Rock and John Cena have been engaging in an ongoing war of words, via some of the best, most interesting promos we’ve seen in months, building excitement for their already heavily-anticipated match at WrestleMania Xxviii to a fever pitch. That this is the case isn’t too surprising, as we’re talking about a showdown between yesterday’s top guy and today’s – while it’s not quite on par with Rock/Hogan, it’s certainly close. But what has made the promo battle so interesting is that Cena, widely considered the underdog in terms of microphone skills,...

by Ryan Rigley

Love him or hate him, you can't deny that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been popping up practically everywhere as of late. Whether it be "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," or even the promos for the upcoming WrestleMania Xxviii, this widely recognized actor/wrestler isn't going away any time soon. It's no wonder then that MGM has been eyeing him for the role of Hercules in their newest blockbuster "Hercules: The Thracian War."

Variety reports the possible casting. Helming the project is director Brett Ratner, best known for his work on films such as "Tower Heist," "X-Men: The Last Stand" and both "Rush Hour" movies. The script, written by Ryan Condol, is an adaptation of 2008's "Hercules: The Thracian War" graphic novel, written by Steve Moore and released via Radical Publishing.

"Hercules: The Thracian War" follows Hercules, Son of Zeus, as he rejects the...

Welcome back to Straight Shoot. If you haven’t already, catch up on this week’s Raw with our weekly WWE Monday Night Raw recaps write-ups. Then follow writer Aubrey Sitterson on Twitter and make sure to check back every Thursday afternoon for a new Straight Shoot.

Before I get started on an installment of Straight Shoot that will likely get me pilloried in the comments section, I want to issue a couple disclaimers. If at any point in the reading of this you start seeing red or going apoplectic, or thinking that I’m somehow anti-Cm Punk or pro-Chris Brown, please scroll back up and have a look-see at these. Then go ahead and get to throwing rotten fruit in the comments.

Chris Brown is a scumbag. He’s an unremorseful, abusive, violent bully, who is allowed to continue his life and career without any kind of consequence...

'There's not a worried bone in my body,' Dwayne Johnson tells MTV News of getting back in the ring with John Cena.

By Eric Ditzian

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Photo: MTV News

Not long after Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson returned to the WWE last year — and shortly before the wrestler-turned-actor-turned-wrestler again unleashed the People's Elbow at WrestleMania Xxvii, the man himself promised MTV News he'd inflict some serious damage on someone during the biggest night in wrestling.

"I'm going to take my fist and lay it across somebody's lips and take my boot — which is a size 14, so it's a big boot — and stick it straight up somebody's ass," he bragged.

The ass in question turned out, in fact, to be two asses: John Cena's and the Miz's. Both men felt the wrath of the Rock at WrestleMania. On April 1 at WrestleMania Xxviii, the Rock is set to...

Royal Rumble weekend is undoubtedly one of the most exciting times on the WWE’s annual calendar. Bets are placed, odds are wagered, and the entire wrestling community seems to be abuzz with speculation as to who’s in, who’s returning, and who is going to walk away with that coveted main event slot at WrestleMania. This year, the playing field is wide open, with two very distinguished probable winners, and a host of dark horses that just may surprise us.

Who will outlast 29 other men and earn a Championship match at Wrestlemania Xxviii? Let’s count down what I consider to be the most likely of scenarios.

5. Cody Rhodes – It’s a long-shot, but Cody Rhodes has a storied history of impressive showings in the Royal Rumble match. In 2009, Rhodes made it all the way to the final four, alongside fellow Legacy members Ted Dibiase and Randy Orton.