Weekly News Review: John Cena criticizes The Rock, TNA news appears on WWE.com, Carlito update
Mar 3, 2008 - 06:00 AM |
Welcome to the Dot Net “Weekly News Review” feature. Below you’ll find a list of our 20 most popular news items from the last week.
Monday Feb. 25 through Saturday March 1, 2008
1. John Cena criticizes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for not wrestling, yet acting like he still loves the business.
2. Dot Net Exclusive: Jake Roberts scheduled to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, special guest may accompany him.
3. Dot Net Exclusive: Carlito’s current push and what his plans were when he wanted out of WWE last year.
4. Brooke Hogan reportedly comments on allegations that Hulk Hogan hooked up with her best friend.
5. Jim Ross comments on Bobby Lashley’s departure from WWE and a possible match with Brock Lesnar.
6. Floyd Mayweather notes, WWE Developmental results, Chris Jericho spot removed from DVD.
7. Dot Net Exclusive: Judas Mesias on his way out? Weather issues in Orlando.
8. Dot Net Exclusive: Jeff Jarrett update.
9. John Cena’s critical comments on The Rock were made prior to the Royal Rumble.
10. George Steele comments on the green tongue gimmick, Randy Savage’s jealousy regarding Elizabeth.
11. Dot Net Exclusive: At least two former WWE wrestlers have been contacted by Congress
12. Dot Net Exclusive: Followup on TNA mention on WWE.com.
13. ROH booker Gabe Sapolsky apologizes for controversial angle.
14. Dot Net Exclusive: Rey Mysterio having surgery today, could return in just six weeks.
15. Jim Ross comments on The Rock at WrestleMania weekend, partying with Ric Flair, Floyd Mayweather.
16. TNA and Prowrestling.net make WWE.com.
17. WWE WrestleMania 24 press conference: Floyd Mayweather steals and saves the show.
18. Brooke Hogan’s friend claims she had an affair with Hulk Hogan, OVW, Brother Devon news.
19. Shane McMahon more involved in creative meetings.
20. Rey Mysterio’s surgeon has been sued 18 times, including by four former NFL players.
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