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?

Ric Flair cast in Red Alert 3: Uprising

Wooooo! The Nature Boy is conquering and commanding in EA's new expansion entitled -- Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3: Uprising


GENERAL NATURE BOY

Ric Flair stars as Commander Hill, a commander players will have to take on in the new Commander’s Challenge mode.

Flair stated -

“When I found out that EA wanted me to be part of Command & Conquer, all I could say was ‘Woooooooooooo!’” said 16-time world heavyweight champion"

“I had a great time on set and whiIe I may have retired from the ring, I think my fans are going to love seeing the “Nature Boy” style and profile his way to victory. I know my kids are going to have a great time trying to take it to me on the battlefield.”

To read the full article, click here

EA also hosted a funny video called "Flair vs Bear". To watch, click here


FINAL THOUGHT

I'm so buying this game -- If only to verse Ric Flair one on one

Ricky Steamboat in the Hall of Fame

Its official - Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is being inducted into the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame.

INDUCTING THE DRAGON

The most likely person to induct Ricky Steamboat right now is Ric Flair.

First Austin, now Steamboat? - What the Hell!

But, on this hand, Flair actually seems right to induct The Dragon, as The Nature Boy is one Ricky Steamboat's two biggest rivals.

The other big rival is Randy Savage - but we all know that Vince McMahon wants nothing to do with him.

The choice of Ric Flair as the inductor has already sparked a little controversy with wrestling fans.

When Steve Austin was told that he would be inducted, he wanted Ric Flair to be the one to induct him.

However, WWE (in particular, Vince McMahon) was against the move.

There also is the option to have his son, induct him into the hall.

FINAL THOUGHT

Steamboat was one of the best and technically sound wrestlers to watch in the ring - I couldn't take my eyes off any match that The Dragon was in.

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!

Randy Orton Wins the Rumble

Randy Orton (pictured above, center) has defied the odds (even though there were none to begin with) and has won the 2009 Royal Rumble and is heading to WrestleMania 25 as the #1 contender.

RKO WIN

With the help of his trusted allies Cody Rhodes (pictured above, left) and Ted DiBiase (pictured above, right), Randy Orton was able to steal the win from Triple H.

Now, he heads to WrestleMania to challenge for either the WWE Championship or World Heavyweight Championship.

A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS...

The Legacy stable were the overall dominants in this year's Royal Rumble.

If not for the stable, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase would have never been in the Rumble, let alone be apart of the final four.

As Triple H was eliminating Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Orton was able to sneak in from behind and eliminate Triple H.

FORESEEN WINNER

With all the hype, and the McMahon Family feud - Randy Orton was an obvious choice the win the Rumble.

When rumours and reports starting printing that 'Cowboy' Bob Orton (Orton's Father) was going to be in the audience, things became even more predictable.

Of course, the SmackDown writers were trying to sway the thoughts of wrestling fans, by giving Triple H a slim chance of "over-coming the evil SmackDown Empire" and win the Royal Rumble after being chosen as the 1st entrant.

Notably, those plans were scraped at the very last minute.


FINAL THOUGHT

I'm glad Orton won - I would have liked to have seen Triple H and Orton have a longer battle though.

RVD Returns to the Rumble

"Mr. Monday Night" made a shocking surprise return at the 2009 Royal Rumble.

THE WHOLE DAMN RUMBLE

Word spread early on Sunday that Rob Van Dam was going to be backstage at the Royal Rumble, but that can also be said about Christian - whom didn't make his scheduled return to the WWE.

But, fans were rewarded when RVD's "One of a Kind" theme song hit the arena sound systems.

RVD was back, and entered the rumble, as number 25th.

MR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Fans instantly went with the thoughts that RVD was officially back in the WWE.

Sadly, that doesn't appear to be the case.

The Rumble was being held in Detroit, Michigan - RVD lives in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Therefore, RVD was able to drive and perform close to home.

So far, that's all RVD is going to be doing -- staying home.


FINAL THOUGHT

RVD was a pleasant shock to the Rumble, as there were points in the Rumble which were putting me to sleep.

McMahon Rejects Flair

It's official - Vince has said no


BACKGROUND STORY

Steve Austin wanted Ric Flair to induct him into the Hall of Fame. Ric Flair said that he was willing to do it. The fans wanted whatever Steve Austin wanted.

Unfortunately, though, it's not what Vince McMahon wants.

The Chairman of WWE has officially rejected a request from Steve Austin to allow Ric Flair to induct him at Wrestlemania 25.


RATTLESNAKE BITE

When Steve Austin first made the request, management was a bit hesitant to do it. There were some hard feelings towards Ric Flair for leaving the company. Plus, management didn't want to give him free exposure in case he decided to sign with TNA once his 1 year clause expired.

As somewhat of a consolation prize, Vince McMahon has invited Ric Flair to be at Wrestlemania 25 weekend.

Right now, the prime candidate to induct Steve Austin into the Hall of Fame is Vince McMahon himself.


FINAL THOUGHT

Given their history, Vince McMahon makes a better candidate to induct Steve Austin, rather than have Ric Flair, whom retired last year, re-enter the Hall of Fame arena and induct Austin.