— Cegguy sent this in: The Rock’s signature phrase, “Do you smell what The Rock is cookin’?” has invaded the video gaming community. Blizzard placed a variation of the phrase in their new game, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm as part of a quest.
— Joe Francosi, who had been a writer with WWE for some time now, is now finished with the company. His last night was at the Bakersfield, CA TV tapings on August 17. For those who remember, Francosi was the guy who pulled out his eye ball during RAW a while ago when Jon Lovitz was hosting. We’ve confirmed reports that Francosi will now be working with the NWA.
— The taped RAW on Monday night earned a 3.23 cable rating, down from last week’s 3.3 rating.
Various: Rob Van Dam Provides Update on His Double Heel Fracture Recovery & In-Ring Return Plans, Full Card for TJPW Tokyo Joshi Pro ’26 Event, Indies/Misc.
Various: Saya Kamitani on Her Goal Is To “Bring Women’s Wrestling To The Top”, Current Card for 12/18 TNA Impact! Show, Current Card for 12/18 ROH Global Wars UK 2025 Show
Mick Foley “Parting Ways” & Not Renewing Legends Deal with WWE Over Donald Trump Relationship
![WWE: Gunther on Goldberg Being "Way More Limited" Than John Cena For Their Retirement Matches, John Cena on His Heel Turn Moment at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, [Spoiler] Current Main Roster Call-up Plans for Trick Williams](https://www.tpww.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Gunther-John-Cena-540x304.jpg "WWE: Gunther on Goldberg Being \"Way More Limited\" Than John Cena For Their Retirement Matches, John Cena on His Heel Turn Moment at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, [Spoiler] Current Main Roster Call-up Plans for Trick Williams")
