Jim Ross Blog: Tyson Qualifying for MITB, New WWE GM, and More

Jim Ross back with another blog update, here are the highlights.

Tyson Kidd Qualifying For MITB: “Happy to see Tyson Kidd’s success on Smackdown Friday night. Tyson has seemingly found his personality, so to speak, to go along with his significant in ring skills. I love his in ring persona, which will/should only get bigger and better, and the skill set that the Calgary Kid brings to the table. A recent NXT bout vs. Michael McGillicutty gave me all that I needed to see on both young athletes who have wrestling DNA running in their veins. ”

The New WWE General Manager: “Who do I want to see as the new GM of Raw and/or Smackdown? I’ve got no dog in the hunt but I know that isn’t a role that I would embrace or with which I would be be good.”

Breakout Performer Of The Year: “Who is the break out performer in WWE so farin 2012? Is there really any debate? It has to be AJ who has taken the opportunities provided her, ...

Possible *SPOILER* On WWE Legend Returning On Smackdown

According to fan reports, Hacksaw Jim Duggan has said to people that we will be attending Smackdown on Tuesday night for The Great American Bash. Duggan is usually places around these events so it would make sense for him to appear.  Thanks To @KingsOfChange for sending us that one. 
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Interview With Luke (Tough Enough); Speaks About Tough Enough, Winner, If Andy Had A Contract Before TE, More

Wrestle Enigma recently interviewed Luke Robinson from WWE Tough Enough and had some interesting comments regarding Tough Enough and the winner. On The Judges:  Each one brought something unique to the table. Trish was great at telling us what we did well that day. Booker taught us how to add the “sizzle” to our steak. Bill drove us to work hard and value the privilege of stepping foot in a wrestling ring. Steve Austin was a brilliant leader. He knew when to be tough, when to be sensitive, but always genuine and honest. On Whether He Knew Andy Won: During the first episode, John Laurinitias pulled Andy and what’s her name of the bus we were on. It got leaked then, that they both have developmental contracts prior to the show. I was kinda shocked because most competitions wouldn’t allow someone who already had the “prize” to be in the contest. It was obviously a little bizarre and suspect. Was Andy The Right Winner:  I don’t need to be the one w...

Possible Spoiler: Several Reports Of Latest Superstar To Return This Monday On Raw

Many websites are claiming that DDP will be the latest figure to return to WWE this Monday.  Sources also suggest that DDP will probably not wrestle due to his condition but will be featured in a segment with Heath Slater as with the other legends on return. 
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The Miz Gets a New Look, Lesnar Advertised for Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night

- The following matches are advertised for the August 3rd WWE SuperShow in Jacksonville, FL:

Steel Cage Match: John Cena vs. The Big Show

WWE Championship Match: CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan

WWE Special Challenge Match: Chris Jericho vs. Kane

- Advertisements for the August 6th Raw Supershow at the AT&T Center feature Brock Lesnar. This is also the same date as the “Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night” episode.

- The Miz is sporting a new look for The Marine: Homefront movie. You can check out the photo below.

Kurt Angle Getting Married, TNA Impact Wrestling Rating

- Kurt Angle announced on his Twitter account that he would be marrying Giovanna Yannotti on July 20th.

“I’m Marrying the true Love Of My Life- Giovanna Jul20,” wrote Angle. “I Am Emotional. U Meet that true Love Only Once…”

Angle also revealed that he recently filmed a “Funny Or Die” video that will be released in late July.

- Thursday’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling garnered a 0.97 rating with 1.262 million viewers.

The numbers were up slightly from last week’s show, which did a 0.95 rating with 1.237 million viewers.

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Kurt Angle Getting Married, TNA Impact Wrestling Rating

- Kurt Angle announced on his Twitter account that he would be marrying Giovanna Yannotti on July 20th.

“I’m Marrying the true Love Of My Life- Giovanna Jul20,” wrote Angle. “I Am Emotional. U Meet that true Love Only Once…”

Angle also revealed that he recently filmed a “Funny Or Die” video that will be released in late July.

- Thursday’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling garnered a 0.97 rating with 1.262 million viewers.

The numbers were up slightly from last week’s show, which did a 0.95 rating with 1.237 million viewers.

WRESTLING SPOOF AND HUMOR: Jericho Mock’s Cena, Steve Austin Surfin, Cobra Kid, AJ Spoofs…..

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WWE’s “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” – Episode 22

Embedded in the video above is this week’s episode of Santino’s Foreign Exchange.

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Zack Ryder Jokes on MITB Match, Smackdown Social Score, More

- WWE.com posted a new article comparing the run of 1,000 episodes of Monday Night Raw beginning on July 23 to other shows like The Simpsons, Law and Order, Seinfeld, Roseanne and more.

- WWE.com published Stacy Keibler bikini photos from her time in WCW.

- Friday’s edition of WWE Smackdown slightly improved in social media activity from last week’s show. Smackdown scored 61,971 compared to 61,126 last week. Last week’s episode was the most-socially-active first-run episode of the show since March. Friday’s episode ranked #2 on cable TV for the first time since April 20th. Spongebob Squarepants on Nickelodeon was #1.

- Zack Ryder joked on Twitter about another Money in the Bank match being added.

“There will be a third Money In The Bank Match… winner gets a shot at the Internet championship!”

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