Lita speaks out on WrestleMania 25

ChangeTheRecord.net recently conducted an interview with Amy "Lita" Dumas to promote The Luchagors' upcoming tour of the UK, the pros and cons of the band's front woman being a former WWE Diva, her band's next album, and more.


WHY LITA DIDN'T PARTAKE IN THE DIVA BATTLE ROYAL

During the course of the interview, Dumas is asked if she was invited to take part in the 25-Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania 25 and/or why she turned it down.


Here is what was said:

"...I did watch it, though. I was dying laughing, I was in stitches, rolling on the couch, thinking, “Thank God, I’m not there, because that is nothing I need to be a part of.” No, first of all, let me tell you this, because Kid Rock was playing for like forever, right? I was like, “Get out of the way, what is this guy doing?! Come on! I didn’t know this guy still sang!” and then, these girls started coming out and I’m thinking they’re like his hoes, his hired dancers, about to break out into some choreographed Beyoncé-shit, but then I realised and was like, “Oh my God!” I can only imagine them being like, “So, what we’re wanting you to do is: grab Kid Rock’s leg, start grinding up on it, then go into the ring and do a drop toehold.” I’d be like, “Absolutely not, under no circumstances.” So, yeah, that is why I did not do that match."

Stratus on saying No to WrestleMania

Trish Status has done an interview with Slam Wrestling, where she talks about why she didn't work the Miss WrestleMania earlier this month.

NOT-STRATUSFIED

When asked why she chose not to do the match she said:

"Simply, there were no finishes, no 'What's going to happen? Will I win?' discussed. It was just, 'Would you like to be in this 25-woman battle royal at WrestleMania,' and I said, 'Thank you but I’m going to decline.'"

She added:

"Actually, I wanted to stay home and watch WrestleMania for one time with my family. That was part of it. I had just made a return recently and I never want to wear out my welcome."

Finally, she said:

"I’ve always said to come out of retirement is a big deal to me – so if I was to come out it is for something special. To be honest, I feel Wrestlemania is a place to create memorable moments in one’s career and frankly, with 25 women in the ring, I was just not sure how anyone could come out having their 'WrestleMania moment,' maybe if it was a little clearer that could be accomplished for someone, I would have been a part of it. If I were to go back, I would like to do something that is new and fresh, there are so many girls right now that can work, I’d want to be able to mix it up with someone I hadn’t gotten the chance to before I left."

You can read the whole story, and see a picture of her new look, by clicking here.

FINAL THOUGHT

I'm glad Trish didn't appear at WrestleMania - The battle royal was a sham. No one was introduced, and to actually find out who was in the rumble you had to log on to WWE.com and browse the "Diva WrestleMania Photo shoot" album.

Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal Update

There's been a slight change to the 25 Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania.


TWO DOWN

Gail Kim was removed from the WrestleMania XXV Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal graphic last night on Raw as she hasn't "officially" debuted yet. Her inclusion last week was a mistake.

Candice Michelle was also removed from the graphic, which may be a sign WWE doesn't expect her to be medically cleared from her ankle injury by the PPV. If so, that would be the second straight WrestleMania she would miss due to injury as she missed last year due to a broken clavicle.

FINAL THOUGHT

So with a large amount of ex-WWE Divas are saying no to the battle royal, what is the solution?

Kick two more Divas off - Yay!

Trish Stratus At WrestleMania 25

As WrestleMania draws near, wrestling rumours begin to fly.

One of the rumours this year happens to land on Trish Stratus, and her involvement at this year's WrestleMania.


STATUSFYING WRESTLING

It's a long shot, but judging by the lack of interest in the current WWE Diva situation, she may be the only chance to help revive the women's division.

Currently, the Divas have no storylines, or rather, interesting storylines.

Beth Phoenix has an entourage that screws her over, Melina is constantly fighting off Beth and Michelle McCool is playing an empty heel, with no motivation and no main arch-nemesis to face.

If Trish were to come back, be it for only one match, odds are she'll need a strong opponent.


STATUSFACTION, GUARANTEED

Trish will need a strong opponent, in order to maximise a "Stratusfying" match.

Natalya, Melina, Beth Phoenix, Maryse & Michelle McCool instantly come to mind.

Natalya was trained by the Hart Family, in the legendary Hart Dungeon. She can hold her own, and giving her an actual match, instead of jobbing to rookies, will be a wrestling fans dream - although the rest of the fans will require a heavy amount of promos and video vignettes to get the match over with them.

Melina has a history with Trish, so that instantly helps the match. Melina could state that she's the most fashionable Diva in the business, be it past or present. A WWE Diva dress-up spot could then take place, with Trish making a surprise return. The two could brawl and have a semi-fued build up to WrestleMania.

Beth Phoenix has a history with Trish aswell. She was a new face in the WWE when Trish was still around, and again this helps the match. Beth could say that she now leads the most powerful entoruage in WWE History. Trish could interfere and say that she, herself, created and managed T&A (Test and Albert) before she even became a WWE Diva. Again, brawl & fued until WrestleMania.

Maryse besides being exceptionally beautiful, can hold her own in the ring. Maryse portrays an exceptional heel character, and could instantly build up a fued with Trish (minus the awkward microphone silence that Maryse sometimes creates).

Michelle McCool, as much as I hate to admit it, will most likely be considered to do the match. Why? Because the Deadman said so. McCool's relationship with Undertaker will play a major factor in being put with a legendary female wrestler such as Trish. If management go ahead with a Trish V Michelle match at 'Mania, then we can officially say that 'Taker has a definate power over management.


FINAL THOUGHT

Anyone except Michelle McCool, please.

Lita invited to Legends of Wrestling

Former WWE Women's champion Amy "Lita" Dumas has been added to the list of guests for the Booker T Legends of Wrestling Fanfest in Houston, Texas on Friday 3rd April over the WrestleMania weekend.

For full information on the convention, visit www.bookertlow.com.


FINAL THOUGHT

Bring back Lita *clap clap clap clap clap*

AC/DC not at WrestleMania

Looks like AC/DC wont be performing at this year's WrestleMania


CROSSED WIRES

AC/DC will not be performing at WrestleMania XXV, due to European tour commitments.

Linda McMahon commented late last year, at a cable conference, that the group would be performing the theme for the event. Apparently these comments were misunderstood, leading people to think the group would be performing live, when in actuality, WWE will just be using the group's music.


FINAL THOUGHT

Lame cover-up story - Linda has a habit of poor excuses for cover-ups.

Does the classic "Stone Cold -- Will no be here tonight" ring a bell?

Randy "The Ram" at WrestleMania

Reports are going left, right and center about Mickey Rourke making an appearance at WrestleMania 25, as his Randy "The Ram" character (pictured above) from the hit movie "The Wrestler"


RAM JAM AT MANIA

First reports came from the man himself.

Rourke had a red carpet interview, talking about his new release movie "The Wrestler"

The interviewer made a comedic remark about him doing wrestling.

Rourke replied with something along the lines of "Randy The Ram and WrestleMania - Chris Jericho, Im coming for your ass"

Instantly, the wrestling community went nuts.

Randy The Ram was going to Ram Jam his way into WrestleMania history.


CLOSE FALL

Unfortunately, we weren't going to see the Ram Jam at WrestleMania

Rourke's publicist, or advisor, released a public statement saying that Rourke was going to be at WrestleMania.

But no, this saga continues!


REVIVAL OF THE RAM


When trouble's-a-brewing, the McMahon empire will be stewing

Stewing, to the point were Vince McMahon himself has to step in.

Vince McMahon made the following statement to E! Online:

"I am pleased that Mickey Rourke will be in attendance at WrestleMania to support the WWE Superstars who support him and the film in which he stars, The Wrestler."

FINAL THOUGHT

Vince always finds a way to get what he wants, when he wants.

Here's to at least seeing Rourke at 'Mania!

Trish Stratus for WrestleMania 25?

It could actually happen.


STRATUSFYING RETURN

WWE is currently trying to set up a match between Trish Stratus and Michelle McCool at Wrestlemania 25.

After seeing her performance on a recent episode of Raw, management decided that they really wanted to bring Trish Stratus back for a match at Wrestlemania 25.

At first, creative pitched an idea where Trish Stratus would go up against Beth Phoenix. However, that idea was turned down. Instead, management wants to go with a match against Michelle McCool. Since Trish Stratus is still at a pretty high level, the feeling is that she would be able to carry Michelle McCool to a good match.


FINAL THOUGHT

Trish Stratus has maintained that she is willing to do special appearances, but she is quite unwilling to return full time.

I really pray they don't make her lose to Michelle McCool.

I'd rather see Trish and Maryse any day!

"Cowboy" Bill Watts called up for the Hall of Fame

As I reported earlier, Stone Cold Steve Austin will head this years class of 2009 WWE Hall of Fame inductees.

It's now being reported that promoter "Cowboy" Bill Watts (pictured above) has announced that he is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.


SADDLE UP

In an email sent to friends, Watts said

"Got a very surprising call yesterday...from the offices of the WWE...(which is Vince McMahon's pro-wrestling company)...the 'flagship of the industry'....world-wide...and the 'caller'... told me 'they' had chosen me to be 'inducted into the WWE Wrestling Hall of Fame."

FINAL THOUGHT

They seem to be announcing these induction extremely early in the year. But seeing as Austin's induction was spoilt - I guess the WWE have no choice.