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JIM POWERS UPDATE, DEBUT DATE FOR EVE'S REALITY SERIES, ALL TIME GREAT AT RAW IN JACKSONVILLE AND LOTS MORE WWE NEWS

By Mike Johnson on 2012-08-04 10:42:37
Former WWF and WCW star Jim Powers underwent a successful hip replacement on Thursday and has been transferred to a physical therapy facility to assist in his recovery. Jim was really touched by everyone who reached out with well wishes.

Officially announced for next week's Smackdown is Cody Rhodes vs. Sin Cara.

NBC's Stars Earn Stripes featuring Eve Torres, will debut on 8/13.

Jim Ross posted a new blog entry at www.JrsBarBQ.com, looking at the WWE developmental rookie he advises fans keep their eyes on, the best Olympic athlete ever and more. It's a good read from Ross.

Former NWA World champion Dory Funk Jr. was visiting at the Jacksonville, FL house show last night.

One of the Arena to be featured in the WWE '13 videogame will be the 1998 Survivor Series - Deadly Game PPV environment. That was the PPV where The Rock won a tournament to crown the new WWF champion, featuring the only Mick Foley win over Steve Austin on PPV.

Devin Cutting sent the following:

WWE Vintage Collection on August 3rd, 2012 featured these matches:

*Ultimo Dragon vs. Jushin Liger (WCW Nitro - December 30th, 1996)
*Antonio Inoki vs. Lord Steven Regal (WCW Clash Of The Champions - August 24th, 1994)
*Mr. Fuji & Tiger Chung Lee vs. Eddie Gilbert & Tony Garea (WWF Event - February 18th, 1984 - Philadelphia) *The Great Muta vs. Masahiro Chono (WCW/New Japan Supershow III)

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