Final WWE Raw of 2012, WWE Tough Enough contestant Matt Cross, Eddie Edwards, Carl Ouellet, Bill Kazmaier, Justin Roberts

By Jason Powell

-An early Happy New Year! Here's wishing you all the best in the year that even the Mayans didn't see coming. Please be smart and safe in your travels tonight. Don't get behind the wheel if you've had too much to drink or if you're just a crappy driver. It's amateur night, so be safe even if you're not drinking. I am looking forward to a late dinner with family and friends at my favorite steakhouse later tonight.

-The New Year's Eve edition of WWE Raw airs tonight. Raw, which was taped on Saturday night in Washington, D.C., features the gimmick that the current champions will select their opponents for title matches. As WWE has already spoiled, there was at least one title change. Join Chris Shore for live coverage of the New Year's Eve edition of WWE Raw as the show airs tonight on USA Network at 7:00 p.m. CT.

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-Former WWE Tough Enough contestant Matt Cross (a/k/a Matthew Capiccioni) is 32 today. He was born on December 31, 1980.

-Former ROH Champion Eddie Edwards turned 30 on Sunday. He was born on December 30, 1983.

-Carl Ouellet (a/k/a Jean Pierre Lafitte, Pierre Ouellet, X) turned 45 on Sunday. He was born on December 30, 1967.

-Former pro wrestler Bill Kazmaier is 59 today. He was born on December 30, 1953. Kazmaier is a former power lifting champion who worked briefly for WCW. He also tried out for the Green Bay Packers.

-WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts celebrated his 33rd birthday on Saturday. He was born on December 29, 1979.

-There are no pro wrestling shows listed for ESPN Classic today.