• Wrestling News & Wrestling Rumors – WWE & TNA

- This Tuesday’s ECW on Sci-Fi drew a 1.1 cable rating, so obviously didn’t get much of a follow on from Raw.

- Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus discussed her views on MMA, amongst other things with Toro Magazine:

“I think it’s an awesome sport,” she said. “And I think they are taking a few tips from the WWE to make it more entertaining as well, and that’s definitely the way they should go. And I’m enjoying it. And it’s the people who don’t actually watch it who say, ‘Oh, it’s so violent – why would you want to do that?’ And people asked me the same thing recently after I got into Muay Thai boxing – they’d say, ‘But wouldn’t you be afraid of messing up your face?’ And I reply, ‘Well, I’d be winning. So why would I mess up my face.’” She also talked about wanting to become a TV producer: “I like behind-the-scenes. I like the steps that are involved… WWE used to do home videos for their superstars every once in a while – and the home video for me was the very first time I ever produced. I wasn’t supposed to be producing, but I ended up being so hands-on that I wrote the outline and just everything. So I ended up getting a producing credit on that and it’s just how I do things.”

- Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson came in second in NBC reality show “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here.” She lost to to actor Lou Diamond Phillips.

- Jim Ross is back with another JRSBARBQ.com blog; here are the wrestling highlights:

On Jerry Brisco:
“Gerald Brisco is feeling much better and after a “false start” regarding his lab work looks as if he will have his “valve job” for his ticker next week. In order words, Jerry Brisco is scheduled, as I write this, to have the small hole in his heart and the faulty heart valve repaired in Tampa next week. Jerry seems to have made a positive turn from the affects of his multiple strokes. The Brisco’s are tough and have always been winners and I can feel Jerry attacking this matter with the competitive edge with which he was born. Recovery time for all the native Okie’s health issues will likely be a couple of months, maybe a little more, but what some folks wouldn’t give to have a couple of months off and get away from the challenging, weekly travel schedule.”

On Donald Trump:
“Monday was fun and I want to say that Donald Trump and his traveling party are as professional and friendly as any of the celeb’s that have ever visited WWE. I always enjoying talking with Mr. Trump and he’s actually been watching the programming as he had a few J.R. quotes from previous shows. I thought that was pretty cool.”

On Billy Lyons:
“I was really sad to hear of Billy “Red” Lyons passing. I first met Billy when he would attend the every 3 week, WWE TV tapings always traveling with Jack Tunney and always dressed like a pro with coat and tie. Billy told great stories including when he was Cowboy Bill Watts’ tag partner not long after Watts had made his in ring debut. Billy “Red” Lyons was a class act who made significant, long term contributions to the business that he loved and will be missed by so many. My condolences to all of Billy’s friends and family. I’ll assure you that Billy has some of “the boys” cornered in Heaven and they are all laughing at one of Billy Red’s stories as you read this.”

On Punk/Hardy:
“The Jeff Hardy challenge to World’s Champ C.M. Punk is really gathering steam. I actually like the deliberate evolution of Punk’s persona and his subtleties are on point in my view because they are not being rushed along. This first ever one on one meeting and with it being on PPV should encourage these two natural performers to raise the bar this Sunday and I expect this match to rock. I love the contrast in styles, Hardy’s high flying and Punk’s strikes ala those brain rattling knee shots, which can help make for a great bout.”

On Todd Grisham:
“Yes, ladies but sorry to confirm that my young, broadcast partner Todd Grisham, a rising star in WWE, has become engaged to be married. Congrats to Todd who is 33 and has never been hitched. Smart man….there’s no reason to rush into martial bliss. Of course, the Mrs. and I have been invited to the wedding but it, unfortunately, takes place on Saturday October 17 in the Northeast and I will be in Dallas that day for the Oklahoma vs. Texas college football game. Hey, a man has to have his priorities and Todd and his new bride will receive a nice gift from the Ross’. Nonetheless I wouldn’t miss an OU-UT game to attend the wedding of one of my own family members.”

On Chris Jericho:
“Chris Jericho was telling the story in Milwaukee Tuesday night of the locker room altercation he had with Goldberg on Goldberg’s first night in WWE. I saw the incident and it was essentially over in the blink of an eye as Jericho grabbed a tight, front face lock on his larger adversary and then the mêlée was broken up. Jericho smiled when remembering that moment and many of the young guys seemed to enjoy hearing the story.”