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I understand all of those except for GORILLA ... is that an acronym or is there actually a gorilla on tour with the WWE?

 

 

It refers to the gorilla position which is basically an area behind the curtain where they manage stuff. Although i wouldn't put it past them to include a gorilla in the storylines :p

 

 

It's also where the talent usually lurks when they're waiting for their cue. And the gorilla position is named after the late great Gorilla Monsoon, as that's where he usually was later on in his career after he stopped commentating. (Y)

It's also where the talent usually lurks when they're waiting for their cue. And the gorilla position is named after the late great Gorilla Monsoon, as that's where he usually was later on in his career after he stopped commentating. (Y)

 

Not 'also'. Gorilla is the position just behind the curtain, where Monsoon would sit.

PWInsider.com is reporting WWE now has the goal of getting SmackDown up to par with RAW.

 

The current deal with Syfy expires next month and it's expected a new deal will be signed. There is talk of more focus being put on SmackDown to make the quality of the programming better as well as considering expanding it to three hours to feature more stories.

 

Making it live would be a good start.

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WWE superstar Darren Young just dropped a bombshell, telling TMZ, he's gay ... and no, this isn't part of the act.

 

Darren was at LAX Wednesday when we asked whether a gay wrestler could succeed in WWE, and Darren laughed, saying, "Absolutely. Look at me. I'm a WWE superstar and to be honest with you, I'll tell you right now, I'm gay. And I'm happy. I'm very happy."

 

For the record, Darren is now the first openly gay wrestler ever at WWE ... and the first headlining wrestler ever to come out while still signed to a major promotion. 

 

Other pro wrestlers have been rumored to be gay, but that's it ... just rumors.

 

 

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WWE superstar Darren Young just dropped a bombshell, telling TMZ, he's gay ... and no, this isn't part of the act.

 

Darren was at LAX Wednesday when we asked whether a gay wrestler could succeed in WWE, and Darren laughed, saying, "Absolutely. Look at me. I'm a WWE superstar and to be honest with you, I'll tell you right now, I'm gay. And I'm happy. I'm very happy."

 

For the record, Darren is now the first openly gay wrestler ever at WWE ... and the first headlining wrestler ever to come out while still signed to a major promotion. 

 

Other pro wrestlers have been rumored to be gay, but that's it ... just rumors.

 

 

Fair play to him for coming out, wonder if it'll kill his career as quick as Chris Kanyon's..

E! AND WWE EXTEND DEBUT SEASON OF NEW HIT SERIES "TOTAL DIVAS" WITH SIX ADDITIONAL EPISODES

 

"Total Divas" Has Grown Each Week Since Its Premiere And Hit A Series High With 1.7 Million Total Viewers In Its Most Recent New Episode On Sunday Night

 

Los Angeles, CA, August 14, 2013 - E! has picked up six additional episodes of its popular new series "Total Divas," which offers the first-ever look into the world of the WWE Divas both inside and outside the ring, bringing season one to a total of 14 episodes. The product of two entertainment giants, E! and WWE, teaming with reality hit maker Bunim-Murray Productions ("Keeping Up With The Kardashians"), "Total Divas" has successfully attracted infatuated pop culture enthusiasts who have made the series an instant hit after only three episodes.  The series' sexy stars have let cameras into their glamorous private lives, their sometimes rocky romances and behind the scenes of their hectic sports entertainment careers. Building on its ratings success and enormous social media buzz, E!'s "Total Divas" will continue with new episodes airing Sundays at 10pm with a summer finale on Sunday, September 15 at 10pm.  The six additional episodes will debut this fall starting Sunday, November 17 at 10pm ET/PT only on E!

 

http://pwinsider.com/article/79611/total-divas-gets-renewed-new-season-starts-in-november.html?p=1

Bull**** TMZ. Pat Patterson. I'm sure there are others, but he's always been the most 'out'.

 

 

Maffew's already tweeted relating that...

 

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Still, it's the first time someone currently in WWE has come out, so well done, Darren. (Y)

John Cena just learned that Darren Young came out as the first openly gay WWE superstar ... and Cena tells TMZ he couldn't be happier for the guy. 

 

"Oh wonderful," Cena said ... "I know Darren personally. Darren's a great guy. That's a very bold move for him. And congratulations for him for actually finally doing it."

 

Cena says he's proud of his friend ... especially because he has a brother who is gay and he knows how tough it can be to come out. 

 

As for the WWE, Cena says he doesn't think the organization will care one way or the other -- and that's a good thing. 

 

"For us, it's entertainment ... and if you're entertaining you shouldn't be judged by race, creed, color or sexuality ... as long as you're entertaining

 

http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/15/john-cena-darren-young-gay-support-wwe/

John Cena just learned that Darren Young came out as the first openly gay WWE superstar ... and Cena tells TMZ he couldn't be happier for the guy. 

 

"Oh wonderful," Cena said ... "I know Darren personally. Darren's a great guy. That's a very bold move for him. And congratulations for him for actually finally doing it."

 

Cena says he's proud of his friend ... especially because he has a brother who is gay and he knows how tough it can be to come out. 

 

As for the WWE, Cena says he doesn't think the organization will care one way or the other -- and that's a good thing. 

 

"For us, it's entertainment ... and if you're entertaining you shouldn't be judged by race, creed, color or sexuality ... as long as you're entertaining

 

http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/15/john-cena-darren-young-gay-support-wwe/

 

it sounds like John already knew

What a weird statement. Doesn't (or shouldn't) he know everyone on the roster personally?

 

Not at all.  He may only know some of them in a professional capacity.

 

it sounds like John already knew

 

A lot of times people let their close friends know before coming out publicly.

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