LEGENDS IN TOWN PLUS SINGER PERFORMING AT WM29

Aside from the usual WWE Legends that work for the company and usually attend company events, other legends in town for this weekend’s WrestleMania festivities include Harley Race, Larry Zbyszko, Diamond Dallas Page, Jake Roberts, Bret Hart, Tommy Dreamer, Dominic DeNucci, Mil Mascaras and Dos Caras.

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Grey sings the WrestleMania theme song “Coming Home” along with Sean “Diddy” Combs. Singer Skylar Grey revealed on Twitter that she will also be performing at Sunday’s WrestleMania 29 pay-per-view: 

Skylar Grey       
@SkylarGrey
"I'll be performing w/ @iamdiddy at @WrestleMania Sunday, April 7th live on Pay Per View!! Its @JohnCena vs @TheRock pic.twitter.com/DXQtSrbrpD"
11:23 PM - 03 Apr 13

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CM PUNK’S “CULT OF PERSONALITY” THEME TO BE PERFORMED LIVE AT WRESTLEMANIA 29 BY LIVING COLOUR

According to Mapex USA Drums, drummer Will Calhoun of Living Colour will be using their snare drum at the WWE WrestleMania 29 show live on Sunday. CM Punk announced on Twitter that the band Living Colour will be at WrestleMania 29 this Sunday to perform his theme song “Cult Of Personality” as he walks to the ring for his match against The Undertaker:

CM Punk       
@CMPunk

"Time to let the cat out of the bag! @LivingColour will be playing me to and from the ring Sunday at #Wrestlemaina. #cultofpersonality"
4:20 PM - 04 Apr 13

@LivingColour also tweeted:

Living Colour      
@LivingColour

"We're excited to announce that we will be performing at #WRESTLEMANIA for @CMPUNK and the WWE!"
4:33 PM - 04 Apr 13

THE ROCK TALKS ABOUT “TWICE IN A LIFETIME” & HIS STATUS FOR WM30

WWE Champion The Rock was interviewed by the Associated Press this week to hype WrestleMania 29 this weekend, calling it the biggest show of his career. Despite the fact that last year’s showdown was billed as Once In A Lifetime, The Rock said the re-match made sense because it was “still the biggest money-match the promotion could offer in the Super Bowl of sports entertainment.”

Despite the fact that he appeared at the WrestleMania 30 press conference and implied he’d be at that event, The Rock Johnson told the Associated Press that he’s unsure if he will wrestle again at next year’s WrestleMania. The AP reported: “Johnson said he hasn’t decided if he’ll participate in WrestleMania 30 next year in New Orleans.”

As for his crazy schedule of balancing WWE, movies, TV shows, commercials and promotional appearances, The Rock said, “I never feel that it’s too much, “because I’m aware of the plan. I put the plan together (laughs). But in that, comes really incredible challenges that require a lot of people to embrace the vision of it, to support it.”

TRISH STRATUS EXPLAINS WHY STEPHANIE MCMAHON IS INDUCTING HER INTO THE HALL OF FAME

2013 WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus spoke to TrishStratus.com this week and revealed why WWE executive Stephanie McMahon is inducting her:

“As the Hall of Fame is a nod to what one has accomplished in their career, my mind naturally went to Stephanie as there would have never been a Women’s Division to win seven championships and create lasting memories in, without her continuous support of the women in our company.”

Stephanie McMahon also spoke to to TrishStratus.com about her longtime friendship with Trish:

“We both started around the same time, we were both ‘green’ as you would say,” McMahon said. “Trish went on to become an incredible Diva in the ring… but we had the opportunity to start in a similar place. To be able to tell the story that we told was quite an amazing opportunity at a really entertaining, attitudinal time in our business.”

CM PUNK TALKS ABOUT TEAMING WITH & WRESTLING AGAINST LESNAR, CENA PILEDRIVER & MORE

ESPN’s Jon Robinson recently spoke with controversal WWE star CM Punk who spoke on such topics as facing The Rock for a third time, the WrestleMania 29 match he is looking forward to most, and more. The story can be read in full at ESPN.com, below are excerpts from the article:

When asked what beating The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29 would do for his legacy, Punk responded, “I think it would do something tremendous for anybody’s legacy. Some people get excited just because they’re wrestling The Undertaker at WrestleMania, but I’m not really in awe of anybody I wrestle; I’m here to beat him. It’s one of the only things I can possibly do to top my career moment I had in Las Vegas when I cut that infamous promo.”

CM Punk was asked which WrestleMania 29 match he was most looking forward to watching, Punk said, “Fandango versus Chris Jericho. You probably don’t believe me, but it’s true. I can’t remember the last time somebody debuted at WrestleMania, and Fandango is actually one hell of a talent, so I’m excited to see where this goes. Besides, it’s Chris Jericho. You can’t go wrong with a Chris Jericho match.”

Future match-ups were discussed such as a third match against The Rock to which Punk said, “I don’t think it’s in the cards, but I wouldn’t say no to it.” He went on to say there was discussions between himself, Paul Heyman, and Brock Lesnar about himself and Lesnar joining forces in a tag team. When asked about a match against Lesnar, Punk simply responded, “I think that would be horrible for him. He doesn’t want to fight me.”

CM Punk didn’t hesitate when asked which match would be most talked about, the pile driving superstar simply responded, “My match. I’m out to prove people wrong again. I don’t think it’s a secret that I wanted to be in the main event at WrestleMania and I don’t think it’s a secret that people are like, ‘But you’re in one of the main events, you’re wrestling The Undertaker.’ But I’m not one for consolation prizes. I’m out to steal the show, and I’m out to do the improbable. If I’m able to do that, that remains to be seen, but we’ll find out.”

SECOND MATCH DISCUSSED FOR WRESTLEMANIA 29 PRE-SHOW

WWE is currently advertising Intercontinental Wade Barrett vs. The Miz for the 1-hour WrestleMania 29 pre-show, that will be broadcast online at Youtube.com, WWE.com and the WWE mobile app. According to sources in WWE, there is talk that a second match added to the pre-show that allows many wrestlers to appear and get their WrestleMania paydays. This could include a Battle Royal or even Antonio Cesaro defending his title against Sin Cara in a Lumberjack match.

JIM ROSS INTERVIEW

WWE Hall of Fame Jim Ross was interviewed by Joe Roderick from Grand Slam Sports this week to promote WrestleMania. Here are some highlights of what said about:

Weather for WrestleMania 29:

“My initial thought was to pack a jacket. That hasn’t changed. I looked at the long-term weather, and it looks like we’re going to get a break in the end. It’s going to be chilly, but it’s not going to be raining. It’s not going to be snowing. It’s going to be an adventure, which is great for fans like me. The stadium is great. [It's a] beautiful stadium. It’s going to be the home of the Superbowl next year. I’m excited about it. I think it’ll be a unique opportunity for those attending. Apparently the weather hasn’t driven anyone away because it’s sold out.”

John Cena Teasing A Heel Turn:

“It seems that way. Last night, I was going into the show thinking that Rock won last year, so Cena will automatically win this year to even their big match rivalry at one apiece. But after last night, I’m not so sure that’s going to happen. I was intrigued that Cena’s promo was a little bit edgy. I thought, is that just the character, the persona, being what it’s cast to be, or is it the human being processing what I said earlier? We have to follow everything. We have to close the show. It’s game day for us. So I don’t know. It’s provocative to me because I try to stay away from all the creative stuff. I don’t want to know what’s going to happen. I don’t have any desire to know the end of the movie. I want to see it unfold. So, I’m somewhat intrigued by the whole process, especially after last night’s RAW.”

The Undertaker’s Physical Condition:

“Well, he’s in great shape, as good as it can be. He’s just like an old baseball pitcher that used to throw heat, and now his throw’s chilling. The bottom line is he still gets people out and he still is able to help you get a “W.” I think that’s where we are with the Undertaker. His body is worn and he’s had tears and surgeries. Still mentally tough, physically tough, and still dedicated to his profession. I know that he’s never going to compromise his body of work to have one more payday. So I know we’ll see him have a great match on Sunday against CM Punk, who’s another phenomenal performer. But he works through the pain. Not many guys I know would do what he’s doing right now, but he loves it that much. It’s not a need for cash. It’s not a need for he needs one more payday. He’s got all the money he needs. He loves what he does, and as long as he can keep the quality of his work up he’s going to continue to do it.”

Bruno Sammartino

“I tell ya, if all the guys in the Hall of Fame were sitting at a table, they would all leave the head of the table vacant until Bruno got there. He dominated a wrestling territory, and the fans in St. Louis can identify with Sam Muchnick’s amazing run as a promoter there, week after week, month after month, year after year, and Bruno was the champion for one run for eight years. So his act in the market in New York City was amazing. He sold out Madison Square Garden 188 times, and he sold it out again this Saturday. A fitting honor, and I never thought it would happen. I’m very very happily surprised that it is.”

If He Will Be Involved in WrestleMania on Sunday?

“Well, I don’t know. I’m not being evasive. I don’t have an assignment as of right now. I’m kind of like the Mad Hungarian, Al Hrabosky. I’m in the bullpen, going through my crazy mannerisms, and I’m ready to come in and get somebody out if you need it. If I’m needed, I’m there. If not, I’ll enjoy the view from wherever I am. I’m not being evasive. I’m not being cute. I don’t know. I’m always ready to roll if they need me, and last year I got an assignment sort of late. Thanks to Vince McMahon I was called out of the pen to call the Undertaker and Triple H match. I’m hoping something along those lines happens again. If so, then I’ll have a blast.”