Mick Foley posted on his official MySpace page that he will be attending Booker T’s Legends Convention this Friday from 1-3 p.m. He wrote the following:

I will be at BOOKER'S LEGENDS CONVENTION

Just wanted to post a quick note to let everybody know that I will appearing at Booker T's "Legends of Wrestling" convention on Friday from 1-3 pm. Booker has had a couple of unfortunate cancellations, and I wanted to see what I could do to help out. So I look forward to seeing some of you out there at a great event, which will help raise money for Booker's foundation which helps out with problems facing so many of Houston's inner-city youth.

Latest On TNA Interest In Torrie Wilson

Jeff Jarrett has been pursuing to sign Torrie Wilson to TNA since her departure from WWE in spring 2008. Gail Kim also tried to convince Wilson to join the company back when she was still with TNA.

Torrie has never gave a definite answer on if she would or would not sign with TNA in past interviews. Torrie and Jeff have a good relationship but the main reason she has stayed away from wrestling is to stay focus on her clothing store in Texas.

Torrie Wilson is confirmed to make a one-time appearance at WrestleMania 25 for the Diva Battle Royal.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

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WWE Monday Night Raw Results 3/30/09

Live from Dallas, Texas

A shot aired of a hearse backing into the backstage parking area as Undertaker's music played.


The opening montage aired.

Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler introduced the show. Lawler announced that Undertaker would respond to Shawn Michaels tonight. Cole hyped John Cena vs. Big Show.

1. Kelly Kelly, Maria, Mickie James, Melina, Brie Bella, Gail Kim, Alicia Fox, Eve Torres, and Tiffany defeated Natalya, Michelle McCool, Maryse, Nikki Bella, Layla, Jillian Hall, Rosa Mendes, Beth Phoenix, and Katie Lea Burchill in an 18-Diva tag match in 1:45. In the end, Tiffany pinned Katie. Not much to the match.

Afterward, Santino Marella walked onto the stage wearing a bathrobe. He said he was denied entry in the WWE Divas battle royal by Vickie Guerrero, so he went to Jack Tunney. He admitted Tunney died years ago, but said he wouldn't be denied. Santino said he was there for a swimsuit competition.

Santino, who was in the ring by this point, said he wanted to prove that he has what it takes to be Miss WrestleMania. He took off his robe while Kid Rock's "So Hot" played and revealed a Borat bathing suit. Beth had to be restrained by Rosa, but the other divas cracked up while Santino danced. Eventually, they all ganged up on him and threw him out of the ring.

A video recapped Randy Orton's latest attack on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

Cole hyped Jericho vs. Jerry Lawler for after the break. Lawler's music played and he headed to the ring as the show cut to commercial.

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Highlights aired from last week of Chris Jericho attacking Ric Flair and stomping on the wristwatch that Shawn Michaels gave him.

2. Chris Jericho beat Jerry Lawler via submission in 3:20. Before the match, Cole announced the rules of the WrestleMania 25 handicap match. He said Jericho has to beat all three legends in order to win the match, but only one legend has to beat Jericho to win the match for the team.

Lawler struck Jericho with several punches early. Jericho backed into the corner and shielded his face before catching Lawler with a cheap shot. Jericho took control of the match and punched Lawler repeatedly. He said Lawler was just like The Wrestler. Lawler caught Jericho coming off the second rope and connected with a punch. Lawler pulled down the strap on his tights and threw a flurry of punches at Jericho.

Jericho begged off, then caught Lawler with a low blow. He flipped Lawler into position for the Walls of Jericho and won via submission. Jericho started to leave the ring, but headed back and stood over Lawler. Jericho picked up Lawler and taunted him, but Lawler punched him. Jericho headed to ringside, took the mic, and said he wouldn't get back inside the ring because he already beat Lawler.

Jericho said it isn't about whether he beats the legends at WrestleMania, it's about whether he destroys them like he did Ric Flair last week. Jericho said it all started with Mickey Rourke and he said he would be there to watch the demise of his friends. Jericho vowed to eradicate the legends from the business.

Cole introduced a "12 Rounds" clip.

A commercial hyped Steve Austin and the Hall of Fame special.

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Highlights aired of the John Cena, Edge, and Big Show feud.

Backstage, Todd Grisham tried to interview Cena, but Edge walked into the room and said Cena's chance to win are virtually nonexistent. Grisham left the room. Edge proposed the idea of he and Cena taking out Big Show and then facing off one-on-one.

Cena said it makes perfect sense. "But I don't care," Cena said. "I've never liked you and I've never trusted you." Cena said he'd rather lose on his own, but that won't happen. He said he's going to WrestleMania to become the World Hvt. Champion. Cena left the room.

Cole said Randy Orton was planning his WrestleMania address for later in the show. He interviewed Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, who were standing backstage. Cody said Orton had plenty of things to say about what transpired last week. DiBiase said Orton's comments will affect everyone in the WWE Universe. "Because after WrestleMania, everything you know about the WWE, it changes forever," DiBiase said. Back at ringside, Cole casually thanked them.

A shot aired of the hearse as Taker's music played. A group of men lifted the castket top open to reveal Shawn Michaels lying inside. He looked at the camera and mouthed the words, "You expecting someone else?"

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After the break, they replayed the footage of Michaels, only this time the production truck remembered to turn up the volume when HBK delivered his line.

Jerry Lawler jogged back down to ringside still dressed in his wrestling gear and rejoined Cole on commentary.

Rey Mysterio made his entrance. JBL's limo pulled into the building. He walked to ringside wearing his wrestling gear. He said he asked for a match with Mysterio tonight for psychological reasons. He said he would beat Rey within an inch of his life.

3. Rey Mysterio defeated JBL in a non-title match in 6:45. Rey went for the 619 early, but JBL avoided it. Rey went for another move off the ropes, but JBL caught the diving Mysterio with a boot to the stomach as the how cut to commercial.

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Mysterio hit some fast-paced offense after the break and hit his usual finishing combo with the 619 and the top rope splash for the clean win.

The announcers hyped the Cena vs. Big Show match. A clip aired of a Cena promo from Smackdown. A shot aired of Big Show walking backstage.

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A WrestleMania Moments video recapped WrestleMania 11 and the Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow match.

A shot aired of Dallas Cowboys players sitting in the front row. Former Cowboys player Michael Irvin was among them.

Ring introductions for the John Cena vs. Big Show match took place.

4. Big Show pinned John Cena in 10:40. A shot aired of Vickie Guerrero watching the match on a backstage monitor. Cena pointed out that she was blackmailed into adding Cena to the WM25 match. Cole made a big fuss over Big Show weighing in at 485 lbs. At 2:00, Cena fired a couple of punches and Show and then ran the ropes and dove at him, but Show just shoved him to the ground. Nice spot to put over Show's size. Later, Show missed a second rope splash attempt. Cena landed a top rope leg drop
and went for the STF, but Show kicked him aside.

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Highlights aired of Show working over Cena and dominating the match during the break. Show stood on Cena's back and held both arms in the air. He signaled for the chokeslam as Cena struggled to get to his feet. Show went for the move, but Cena turned it into a DDT. Cena went for the STF, but Show's size prevented him from applying the move.

The announcers questioned whether Cena would be able to use the hold at WrestleMania. Cena went for the Attitude Adjustment, but he couldn't handle Show's weight. Show chokeslammed Cena and scored the clean pin. After the match, Edge entered the ring and attacked the fallen Cena while Show stood in the corner and watched.

Highlights aired from Smackdown of the latest Shawn Michaels and Undertaker angle.

Back live, a shot aired of Shawn walking backstage as a group of men carried a casket behind him.

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The casket was set up in the ring with a "16-1" wreath next to it. Shawn's music played and he walked out dressed in all black. Shawn headed to the ring and said he is not intimidated by Taker. He reminded viewers that Taker has never pinned him. He also recalled superkicking Taker, walking on the hallowed grounds of the graveyard, and showed on Smackdown that "my light will forever outshine your darkness."

Shawn said he's done it all without the slightest bit of consequence or without a hint of retribution. Shawn flung the casket open to show that Taker wasn't inside. "There will be no retribution, Undertaker, not tonight, not Sunday, not ever," Michaels said. Shawn recalled Taker saying he uses WrestleMania to show his peers and the world what he represents. Shawn said he's personally insulted that Taker doesn't think he can end his winning streak.

"I'm Mr. WrestleMania," Michaels said. "This Sunday, every moment of the last 24 years is going to pale in comparison to what I achieve." He said people will talk about how wins the title matches and the ladders and tables, but the moment that will be etched in their minds forever is when he pins Taker at WrestleMania.

The bell sounded and the lights went out. The bell rang again, the lights came on, and Taker was standing in the ring. However, HBK was nowhere to be found. Taker destroyed the set out of frustration. He stopped and slowly turned toward the casket, which was closed.

Taker walked toward the casket and opened it, but Shawn wasn't inside. Taker slammed his hands down in frustration. Suddenly, Shawn emerged from underneath the casket and nailed Taker with Sweet Chin Music. Shawn stood over Taker and delivered a DX chop. Lawler asked why Shawn was doing this. Cole questioned whether Shawn had gone too far. Michaels flashed as smile at the top of the stage while Taker struggled to get to his feet.

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The announcers recapped the Taker and HBK angle.

Cole and Lawler hyped the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony and then a Steve Austin video aired.

The announcers ran through the HOF lineup. Lawler said he has the honor of hosting the event.

The announcers ran through the WrestleMania 25 lineup.

A shot aired of Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase giving instructions to a group of security guards.

A shot aired of the Money in the Bank briefcase hanging above the ring. A ladder was set up in the entrance aisle. C.M. Punk and Kane were introduced for an eight-man battle royal featuring the MITB participants. Punk ignored the threat of bad luck by walking under the ladder.

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A video hyped the Hardy vs. Hardy feud.

5. Kane beat Christian, Mark Henry, Kofi Kingston, Finlay, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, and C.M. Punk in an eight-man battle royal in 3:45. Henry eliminated Finlay 40 seconds into the match. Hornswoggle distracted Henry momentarily and the other wrestlers dumped him over the top rope.

MVP and Shelton battled on the ring apron until Kane ran over and clotheslined them both to the floor at 2:00. Christian, Kingston, and Punk teamed up Kane. The partnership didn't last long, though, as Punk tossed Kofi over the top rope.

Punk hit the high knee on Christian and went for a bulldog, but Christian fought him off and tried to throw him over the top rope. Punk held on, but Kane picked up Christian, threw him onto Punk, and both Christian and Punk fell to the floor. After the match, Kane climbed the ladder and pulled down the briefcase.

Backstage, DiBiase knocked on Randy Orton's door while Rhodes and security stood next to him. Orton answered the door and then walked down a hall while flanked by his minions and security. Cole said Orton's WrestleMania address was coming up after the break.

The announcers hyped Tuesday's WrestleMania 25 press conference at the Hard Rock in NYC while Randy Orton walked to the ring by himself.

In the ring, Orton glared at the booing fans and waited several seconds before saying anything. "At the age of 24, I became the youngest World Champion in the history of WWE," Orton started. "It was the greatest moment in my life, but it was short lived." He recalled his supposed friend and mentor Triple H turning on him "in a fit of jealous rage." Highlights aired of Evolution's attack on Orton and the infamous thumbs down angle.

Orton said everything started to fall into place that night. He said Hunter ruined his life, so he vowed to himself to ruin his life. Orton said he had to wait to start a group of his own. He said he had to wait for Hunter to become more powerful than ever before. He said he also waited to find something that Hunter truly cares about. He said it began at the Royal Rumble. Footage aired from the Rumble match of Orton eliminating Hunter.

Back live, Orton boasted about how he systematically took down the McMahon family. Footage aired of each of those attacks.

Orton said he RKO'd Hunter's wife nearly five years after Triple H turned on him. Orton said he wanted to make it clear that he knew exactly what he was doing the entire time. "IED?" Orton asked. "No, no, no. I knew exactly what I was doing the entire time." Orton told the fans to sit down and shut their mouths and listen to everything he has to say.

Orton said he knew that Triple H would retaliate. He recalled Hunter breaking into his home, and striking Rhodes and DiBiase with a sledgehammer. Orton said he wanted Hunter to feel like he was in control so that his guard was down. He said that allowed him to do "this..." Highlights aired from last week's Raw of Orton DDT'ing Stephanie McMahon and kissing her while a handcuffed Hunter was forced to watch.

Randy said every time they lock up or Hunter throws a punch, he'll be looking at the man who attacked his wife and "sealed it with a kiss." Orton said he spoke to Vickie Guerrero and was told that Hunter would lose the title if he gets disqualified or is counted out. He said it would be an automatic disqualification if Hunter showed up with a sledgehammer.

Orton said he's taken everything from Hunter except his title. Orton said the balance of power will shift. Orton continued to talk until he noticed a big screen shot of a limo speeding into the backstage area. He asked for the lights to be turned on and demanded that Rhodes, DiBiase, and security come out.

Rhodes and DiBiase joined Orton in the ring and security remained at ringside. A shot aired of an empty limo. Orton called out Hunter. Instead...

"No Chance in Hell" played. Vince McMahon walked onto the stage with a scowl on his face and struck a He-Man pose. He started to loosen his collar and sleeves. Shane McMahon's music played. Vince pointed to the back and Triple H's music played.

Hunter, Vince, and Shane stood on he stage huffing and puffing. Eventually, they walked toward the ring and beat the hell out of Orton's security guards together. Hunter took off his shirt and the McMahons all charged the ring. Legacy came out to greet them and a big brawl broke out with Hunter and Orton battling, while Vince fought DiBiase, and Shane fought Cody. The camera followed Orton and Hunter. They fought at ringside and eventually inside the ring. Hunter was in control of the brawl when the show went off the air.

As noted earlier on the website, the Edge vs. Big Show match that took place on RAW last week was originally scheduled as the main event for the 500th SmackDown! several weeks ago. Vince pulled it from SmackDown! and put it on RAW after getting mad at Michael Hayes for trying to book a more loaded SmackDown! with a major RAW vs. SmackDown! interbrand match on top. Vince made a point about how there are more important things going on right now than the 500th SmackDown!.

» One source said it should be interesting to see whether head Smackdown writer Michael Hayes takes his annual post-WrestleMania vacation this year. Hayes usually needs time to recharge his batteries, but this year, it is believed that Hayes will hold off on taking his annual vacation because he feels he's not in good standing with Vince McMahon these days. The WWE Chairman of the Board has not been too receptive of Hayes' storyline ideas in recent weeks as he quickly cuts him off during his pitches in meetings. Some believe McMahon lost faith in him after some suggestions he made for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view did not pan out as well as expected.

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

While most everyone expects Trish Stratus to take part in the 25-Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXV, we still have yet to actually hear anything on her decision to appear or not. We never even heard if she was actually contacted to appear at the event — it is only assumed that she was.

The former WWE Women's Champion recently appeared on CTV in Canada to read the weather as part of a promotion for celebrities to fill in for a local weatherman. In an interesting case of timing, Stratus debuted dark brown hair on the program, claiming her stylist decided to change things up. If nothing else, the chances of her appearing at WrestleMania have been lowered as a result — not to say that she won't be appearing at the pay-per-view spectacular anyway.

During her appearance on the news broadcast, Stratus was asked about her recent appearance in a WWE ring when Raw was at the Air Canada Center in Toronto last December. Stratus said she just needs to get her fix once in a while.

"I made a little re-appearance, popped in, and kicked some butt," Stratus told CTV. "It was a good fix. I get a little fix every once in a while and I'm good."