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Del Rio vs Swagger replaces ladder match at Extreme Rules

Colin Vassallo — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:45:34 +0000

At Extreme Rules, the World Heavyweight title will not be defended since Dolph Ziggler is out with a concussion which wipes the triple threat ladder match off the card.

The other two Superstars who were supposed to be involved in the same match – Jack Swagger and Alberto Del Rio – will however wrestle in an I quit match on the pay-per-view to determine the number one contender for the World Heavyweight title.

Ziggler suffered a legit concussion last week during the Smackdown tapings when Jack Swagger kicked him in the head. He was later diagnosed with retrograde amnesia.

Dolph Ziggler diagnosed with retrograde amnesia following concussion

Colin Vassallo — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:20:24 +0000

Dolph Ziggler’s concussion from the Smackdown tapings on Tuesday has been described as “serious” according to Jim Ross, who said that there’s no timeline as to when Ziggler will be returning to the ring.

Speaking to WWE.COM, Ziggler said that he doesn’t even remember what happened the day before, his involvement at RAW, driving to Smackdown, and being at the tapings.

The World Heavyweight champion told WWE.COM that his headaches have gotten better and on Friday he only had a slight headache, a big improvement over what he had yesterday.

“I’ve had a couple of concussions before and just had a headache. I’ve never not remembered entire days, like someone in a movie,” Ziggler said, saying that this concussion has been the worst one so far in his career.

The champ has been diagnosed with retrograde amnesia and he needs to go back to the doctor in a few days where he might need a scan.

There has been no announcement over what will happen to Ziggler’s involvement at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view yet. The idea of him wrestling in a ladder match certainly won’t help his clearance!

Dolph Ziggler suffers concussion at Smackdown tapings

Colin Vassallo — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:54:40 +0000

WWE.COM is reporting that World Heavyweight champion Dolph Ziggler suffered a concussion during last night’s Smackdown tapings when he interfered in a match involving Big E. Langston and Jack Swagger.

“He [was] having some memory difficulties and a bit of a headache … he definitely has a concussion,” said WWE doctor Michael Sampson. “We’re checking him out, and going to be doing neuropsychological testing and just keep it monitored,” Sampson added.

All WWE Superstars and Divas who are on the receiving end of a concussion are immediately pulled out of action to avoid further medical problems. Those who suffer a concussion have to undergo a series of tests to determine when they can get back in the ring.

Ziggler is supposed to be involved in a triple threat ladder match for the World title at Extreme Rules against Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger however this injury will certainly shake things up a bit.

Ziggler says thanks to the “marks” who made his night memorable

Colin Vassallo — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:35:00 +0000

The new World Heavyweight champion Dolph Ziggler thanked the New Jersey crowd – filled with International flags from people across the world – with a message on Twitter, posting a meme which read “First 2014 HOF Inductee – New Jersey crowd.”

“I’ll induct,” wrote Ziggler, whose never ending chanting of his name as well as the massive pop he received transformed him into a mega superstar on television yesterday.

“Amazing time, amazing team @WWEAJLee @BigELangston ABOUT DAMN TIME,” he added, closing his tweet with a heel remark, “#thanksmarks.”

Big E offered his own congratulations on Twitter to the new champ saying, “Congratulations to the new World Heavyweight Champion @heelziggler. Best tag team partner/double dutcher/lasagna chef I’ve ever known.”

New Jersey’s own AJ Lee also congratulated Ziggler on his amazing night.

“Congratulations to my baby Ziggy @HEELZiggler. No one works harder or deserves it more. No one. I’m so happy right now.”

Dolph Ziggler wins the World Heavyweight title on RAW

Colin Vassallo — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:55:23 +0000

The “We want Ziggler” chants that took over the IZOD Center today on RAW were answered as Ziggler successfully cashed in his Money In The Bank after Alberto Del Rio defeated Jack Swagger to retain the World Heavyweight title.

Ziggler came out to a gigantic pop and the crowd stayed on its feet to during the very short match which saw Ziggler win the World title for the second time in his career.

The former Spirit Squad member was super over with the crowd and was treated like a mega superstar by the fans as they went bananas when he pinned Del Rio.

Funny enough, his former girlfriend and comedienne Amy Schumer immediately took it to Twitter to crack a joke and address the new champion. “Um, @HEELZiggler i feel like we should get back together,” she wrote.

Dolph Ziggler and Justin Roberts sit courtside at Phoenix Suns game

Colin Vassallo — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:13:24 +0000

W-O reader and friend Jeramie McPeek from the Phoenix Suns sent in word that Dolph Ziggler and ring announcer Justin Roberts were at the U.S. Airways Center on Wednesday, sitting courtside for the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The two were shown and recognized on the big screen and on local TV broadcasts.

WWE will return to the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix in January for the Royal Rumble featuring The Rock. You can see photos Ziggler and Roberts at the game at http://usacnow.com/zig

Ziggler to defend MITB briefcase in a ladder match against Cena

Colin Vassallo — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:21:27 +0000

A new match to the TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view has was added to the card yesterday during Monday Night RAW.

Vince McMahon’s appearance on the show forced the RAW Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero to book John Cena vs Dolph Ziggler in a ladder match for the show with Ziggler’s Money In the Bank briefcase up for grabs.

Ever since the MITB scenario made its WWE debut in 2005, the briefcase only changed hands once in 2007 when Mr Kennedy lost his right to cash in after a match with Edge.

Coincidentally, John Cena is the only man who won the MITB ladder match and was not successful in cashing it in, winning his match against CM Punk via DQ on the RAW 1000 episode.

Previous winners including Edge, Rob Van Dam, CM Punk (twice), Jack Swagger, Kane, The Miz, Daniel Bryan, and Alberto Del Rio, all managed to successfully win the WWE or World title after cashing in.

Ziggler’s “showing off” in bed cost him comedienne girlfriend

Colin Vassallo — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:14:36 +0000

It looks like Dolph Ziggler is not only the “show off” in the ring, but apparently he is one in bed too, and in this case, it kinda backfired on him.

Comedienne Amy Schumer – a regular on Comedy Central Roasts and a contestant on Last Comic Standing – was on Howard Stern show to discuss several topics, including her ex boyfriend and Money In The Bank winner Dolph Ziggler.

Schumer said that while she did like Ziggler, the theatrics in bed were “too athletic” for bed and decided to break things off via a text message. Schumer said that Ziggler took the breakup good and described him having a “very tender heart.”

“It wasn’t bad, but it just wasn’t for me,” said Schumer. “The sex was too athletic. Always. The first time, I was like, ‘Oh, this is cool. Nobody’s ever ragdolled me.’ He was spinning me like a Globetrotter. I was like ‘Oh my God!’ I felt so petite!…It was exciting…It wasn’t that crazy, but it felt like we were wrestling,” the busty 31 year old blond said.

Schumer said that she ended up with Ziggler after he kept messaging her on Twitter and admitted that the on the first date, she ended up in bed with him.

“The first night he held my hand he was inside me,” said Schumer!

Eventually Schumer returned with her ex boyfriend and fellow comedian Anthony Jeselnik, another regular on Comedy Central Roasts.