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Interesting to note that we've heard there's been communication over the last few days between WWE and Cody Rhodes, who just departed the company. From what we can ascertain, there's been discussion about the company signing him to some sort of deal similar to their Legends deal, which would allow the company to release merchandise, etc. using his likeness. It may be that they had Stardust, etc. material coming out from a third-party (a Mattel action figure, for example) and offered him a deal so legally, they can move forward with that. There's been no talk of Rhodes returning as a full-time performer as he's seeking to work specific, big matches on the independent level and we've heard he's already being represented in Hollywood for potential acting world.
ESPN has shut down embedding of their WWE-related segments online.
New WWE World Heavyweight champion Dean Ambrose was the subject of this week's sit-down interview with Michael Cole:
John Cena and Stephanie McMahon took questions from media yesterday following the WWE presentation at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity yesterday in Cannes, France:
Steven Fernandes sent the following....Muscle and Fitness has an interview with Sheamus talking about being the first Irish WWE Champion, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, and his workouts and nutrition. When asked what's next for him in WWE, he said "Right now I'm in a very good place were I have achieved 4 World Heavyweight Titles, I've won the Royal Rumble, and Money in the Bank. The challenge now is to help some of the new kids that are coming up through the ranks. I'm really excited about getting in the ring with some fresh new opponents and helping to make the next generation of superstars." You can read the entire interview by clicking here.
Set for this week's WWE Superstars:
*The Golden Truth vs. The Ascension.
*The Lucha Dragons vs. The Dudley Boys.
A Memorial service for Chyna was held yesterday in Redondo Beach, CA. If you would like to view the service, you can by clicking here. During the service it was announced that a foundation would be set up in her honor titled "The Ninth Wonder of the World" Foundation for charities and causes she believed in.
Former WWWF and WCW ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta has a hell of an interview on The "A Few Words" Podcast looking at life after departing WCW on at https://soundcloud.com/afewwordspodcast/afw-003-gary-michael-cappetta
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