FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12: THE DAY IN WRESTLING IN 25 SECONDS AND 250 WORDS

WWE NEWS:

-- Smackdown tonight: World champion Kane vs. Big Show non-title, Edge vs. Otunga with high stakes for Otunga, IC champ Ziggler vs. MVP title match.

-- Shawn Michaels on CBS Atlanta says he has "no idea" if he'll be participating in WrestleMania 27 yet.

-- Triple H questions attacks against Linda McMahon in U.S. Senate campaign during appearance on Fox Atlanta.

-- Michaels and Hunter appearing at WrestleMania Kickoff Party tonight in Atlanta with Steamboat, Bourne, Divas.

-- WWE wants host city of permanent Hall of Fame to building to help pay for expenses, WWE considering unknown number of locations.

-- Bret Hart returns to the ring with Hart Dynasty vs. Nexus in six-man tag match at Thursday's Smackdown house show in Germany.

-- John Cena and Sheamus work Smackdown house show on Friday in Germany, Cena wins via DQ over World Hvt. champion Kane.

-- WWE continues European Tour in Germany (SD) and Switzerland (Raw) today, Raw finishes up their portion on Saturday.

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TNA NEWS:

-- Lacey Von Erich announces her departure from TNA on Thursday.

-- TNA hints at Hardy vs. Morgan re-match during Thursday's Impact & Reaction programming.

-- Kurt Angle shifts from "anything to happen" to "no" on WWE return, says he's "remaining loyal" to TNA.

-- Mick Foley says he shouldn't wrestle again anytime soon, wants to continue non-wrestling role in TNA.

-- TNA's final show at the Asylum in Nashville tonight with Hardy title defense, Guns vs. Beer Money, Styles vs. Raven.

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ROH NEWS:

-- Annual "Survival of the Fittest" tournament tonight in Dearborn, Mich. - winner receives future ROH Title shot.

-- Also in Dearborn: ROH champ Strong & House of Truth vs. #1 contender Daniels & Briscoes.

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OTHER NEWS:

-- Wrestling author Irv Muchnick says Richard Blumenthal, who defeated Linda, has "moral obligation" to consider government oversight related to wrestler health issues. (beyondchron.org.)

-- Dragon Gate USA's latest cable PPV debuts tonight at 10:00 p.m. EST with DGUSA Title match, hot main event tag match.

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MMA NEWS:

-- UFC president Dana White says Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir III likely. (MMATorch.com report.)

All the latest MMA news, analysis, and insight can be found on our sister site, MMATorch.com.

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FOR DETAILS ON THE WWE AND TNA ARENA REPORTS COVERING THIS WEEK'S SHOWS, CLICK HERE FOR THE ARENA REPORT LISTING

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