Melina Live Blog, WWE Takes Major Shot At MMA, iMPACT!

Prior to her WWE Women’s Championship title match with Beth Phoenix at this Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Melina will be taking part on the Rumble Live Blog on the WWE Universe site. Melina will be taking questions from 7:30 to 8 p.m. ET.

According to WWE.com, this Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view in Detroit has officially sold out. “The WWE represents “the best value in entertainment,” said Linda McMahon. “We give more bang for the buck at live events and pay-per-views. You’re guaranteed three hours of electrifying action. No quick knockouts or submissions as in boxing or mixed martial arts.”

Slam Wrestling recently interviewed Jim Cornette, who discusses being married, his role in front of and behind the cameras, Vince Russo and more. You can check out the full interview at http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/

The following matches are scheduled for tonight’s edition of TNA iMPACT!:

– X Division Title Match: Alex Shelley © vs. Chris Sabin vs. Sonjay Dutt vs. Sheik Abdul Bashir
– Sojourner Bolt vs. ODB
– Tag Team Elimination Match: Booker T and Scott Steiner vs. Petey Williams and Eric Young
– Non-Title First Blood Match: Beer Money Inc. © vs. Matt Morgan and Abyss
– Tables Match: AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle

BREAKING NEWS: WWE expected to cut more tonight *Thursday*!