Source: The Wrestling Observer
— WWE Hall of Famer Greg “The Hammer” Valentine said during an interview published in the latest issue of Inside Wrestling that he recently reached a new merchandising agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment. He noted that WWE plans on releasing a book and DVD chronicling his lengthy wrestling career, as well as a Mattel action figure.
— “Dashing” Cody Rhodes, who is being portrayed on television as though he suffered a broken nose due to Rey Mysterio, has been wearing a band aid in public to sell the storyline injury.
— As noted two days ago here on the website, Jennifer Hudson, fiancé of David Otunga, was backstage at Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view event in Boston.
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