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RELEASED WWE-ECW STAR SPEAKS OUT IN FIRST INTERVIEW, WWE-DSW BREAKDOWN, COMPARING JIM ROSS VS. JOHN LAURINAITIS & MORE

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Now online exclusively for PWInsider.com Elite subscribers, Mike Johnson sits down with former WWE-ECW star CW Anderson in Anderson's first interview since his WWE release.  This one hour plus interview discusses Anderson's short WWE/ECW run, why he signed for the new ECW brand, promises that were made to him when he signed that weren't kept, financial details on how little he actually signed for, the moment he knew it would never be ECW recreated, his immediate response to being released (and this will shock you), Rob Van Dam and Sabu's arrest last summer and how that changed the ECW brand,  which WWE agent disrespected Anderson to his face, backstage morale among WWE performers who aren't utilized regularly, Anderson's back injury and WWE's reaction to it, the treatment WWE's doctor requested Anderson undergo that he refused, the legacy of ECW letters following the relaunch, his name change while working for WWE, WWE retaining the rights to ECW character names, touring Japan vs. touring the United States, Paul Heyman in the original ECW compared to Heyman in the relaunched ECW, Tommy Dreamer, CM Punk, Steve Corino, Sabu speaking on camera, Kevin Thorn, Rene Dupree, the current state of his injuries, Anderson returning to the ring this weekend for the UWF promotion, whether he's bitter WWE didn't utilize him more, future goals and much, much more.

Mike Johnson and Buck Woodward return with the latest Elite Q&A discussing WWE in HD-TV, The Amazing Red, Dynamite Kid, Johnny Ace vs. Jim Ross when it comes to recruiting WWE talent, Sting vs. Hulk Hogan, WWE ratings, how ECW would have fared on national cable during its glory year of 1995 and more.

Mike Johnson discusses the complete story behind World Wrestling Entertainment ending it's developmental deal with Deep South Wrestling, including the final situation that broke the camel's back, what happened yesterday when WWE officials arrived in Atlanta, what wrestlers were told their future would be and more, how this changes the developmental system and where the replacement territory will be set up, what factors led to Austin Starr's 90 day TNA suspension and how both sides view the situation, all-time great working for WWE...finally!, TNA giving away FAR too much on television and why that hinders the company's growth, the merits of WWE's International tour, highlights of WWE 24/7 you should watch, the ECW brand's evolution, CM Punk and more.

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-The latest edition of the No Name Show with Dave Scherer and Buck Woodward discussing TNA Lockdown and the fans chants in St. Louis, the DSW-WWE split, Shawn Michaels vs. HHH and more.

-The latest edition of Elite Q&A with Mike Johnson and Dave Scherer discussing the legacies of Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Paul Heyman, Eric Bischoff, Ric Flair, Jim Ross, and much more.

- Dave Scherer discusses the rumors of Michael Cole replacing Jim Ross on Raw, and the reality of the situation, including where both men stand in WWE right now, The "Triple H factor" on Raw, and the truth that has been revealed about WWE Creative, the "Fire Russo" chants at TNA events and who should be held responsible for the current TNA product,

-Buck Woodward looks at which top WWE star might be making an appearance in Japan soon, a top Japanese junior heavyweight heading to the U.S, how former WWE stars are doing in Japan, what WWE wrestlers were selected for the overseas tour and more.

- The one hour TNA Lockdown post-PPV recap with Mike Johnson and Buck Woodward.

- Part Two of Ring of Honor's shoot interview with fabled wrestler and manager Precious Paul Ellering.

- The PWInsider Weekly Newsletter, featuring exclusive news and comments from Dave Scherer, Buck Woodward, Mike Johnson and Jess McGrath.

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