Here are the notes and news from the week in pro wrestling:
• The Rock as the “Raw” anonymous general manager? No way, according to former WWE announcer Jim Ross. He recently answered questions from his readers on his website, www.jrsbarbq.com.
“I always assumed Rock would come back for a ‘one off’ only and then to promote one of his many projects,” Ross wrote. “Rock being named the full time GM would shock me. It won’t happen.
“He’s still a fan but he works constantly.”
• John Cena — via his Twitter account — was very critical of NXT rookie Percy Watson’s performance last Monday on “Raw.”
“If percy watson makes another .. One of those faces where I’m supposed to think he’s mad but it looks like he just crapped himself ... ill eliminate him. He has gone downhill .. Every single week. disappointing. He is really one hell of an athlete. I think he may be suffering from yep yep syndrome.”
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The Local Corner: The legends will be at TWA Saturday night when the organization holds its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This year’s class includes Bob Anderson, Michael Collins, Ron Davis, Bobby Hayes, Randy Steel, Larry Santana and Craig Ward.
“All of these guys were with me when I started in Cleveland, Tenn.,” promoter Doug Watkins said. “This is a a very special night for TWA. It’s going to be a good night.”
TWA Friday Night Brawl runs Friday nights at 8 p.m. in the TWA Arena off Reed Road in north Whitfield County, about 3 miles north of the bypass.
The TWA Action Zone runs at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets for both shows are $5 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6 to 12. Kids younger than 6 are admitted free. Any military member with proper ———
Action continues at DCW.
DCW runs Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the DCW Arena at 1243 Cavender Rd. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for kids and children 5 and younger are admitted free.
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Trivia Teaser: Which college did Mike Rotundo attend?
Check back next week for the answer.
Last week’s question: What year did the World Wrestling Federation change its name to World Wrestling Entertainment?
2000.
After all these years, Jamie Jones still isn’t comfortable saying “WWE.”
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An ever-shifting landscape
Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson signs a ball for Rocky Face’s Jessie Aldaco, 11, as his aunt, Jody Williams, watches Tuesday night at The Farm. (Misty Watson/The Daily Citizen)
Paul Johnson believes the college football landscape will eventually feature super conferences.
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With rumors swirling about potential changes to the Atlantic Coast Conference, to which the Yellow Jackets belong, Johnson hopes that league is one of those still standing. - Chris Whitfield: Braves lose again, but special moment is a winner
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- Division by subtraction
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- May 24, 2012
- Former Raider holds scholarship in high regards
- May 23, 2012
- Lights, camera, play ball
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