John Morrison is not listed for any WWE bookings after the December 1st show in Yokohama, Japan. This could indicate that as of the recent booking updates, Morrison is set to leave the company. Morrison’s recent win over Dolph Ziggler could be a sign that things have changed and he’s sticking around.

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The Wrestling Observer reports that WWE officials were not happy with Melina joining John Morrison on the WWE live events this past weekend and as a result, did not allow her into the building for last night’s RAW in San Jose. Officials informed Melina that she was not welcome in the arena.

Melina confirmed on Twitter that she was told she couldn’t go into the arena to watch RAW but did hang outside of the building and meet some fans. She also added that she had the weekend trip with Morrison planned prior to being released from WWE on Fr

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WWE had planned Rey Mysterio vs. R-Truth and John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio for this year's SummerSlam pay-per-view but with John Morrison's injury they had to go ahead and do Truth vs. Mysterio for Over the Limit. No word yet if Cena vs. Del Rio is still planned but with August being a few months away, things can and likely will change.

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Jim Ross is back with another blog update on jrsbarbq.com. Here are some highlights:

- Monday Night Raw was an interesting, two hour broadcast. Thought the Lawler stuff was the most compelling content of the night other than Cole invoking the Mother's Day dialog that I found to be uncomfortable. Having been to the rodeo a time or two, I realize that was obviously Cole's intention.

- WWE promoting Smackdown inside Raw was strategic and timely. Nice positioning. It also tells me that Christian losing the World Title wasn't any where near his 'professional, death knell' as some fans declared and that Christian just may be set for a significant period of time of his career especially considering the overall lack of depth within the business, as we speak.

- Good news on John Morrison's surgery to repair a neck issue. Not major or overly invasive and Morrison should be back in the ring in a month or two or so we assume. John would be best served to return later rather than sooner, make sure that he's 100%, at a minimum, not to mention it would be cool seeing him on Raw rehabbing himself back into ring shape which builds anticipation for his return. One suggestion to Morrison is to watch various Shawn Michaels bouts from different times of HBK's career to see how Shawn kept reinventing himself in route to becoming the best in the business.

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John Morrison will be sidelined between four and six weeks after undergoing surgery today to alleviate pain caused by a pinched nerve in his neck, according to WWE.com.

Dr. Joseph Moroon, a renowned neurosurgeon and medical director for WWE, performed the procedure. He created a small incision in the back of Morrison’s neck and moved the bone as well as the C5 and C6 discs from around the nerve route.

“This is considered minimally invasive surgery,” said Dr. Christopher Amann, WWE’s senior ringside physician. “Unlike other procedures, such as those undergone by John Cena and Edge, the typical recovery time is four to six weeks.”

WWE is attributing the injury to R-Truth, who ambushed Morrison prior to their scheduled match on Raw. The angle was set up in case Morrison needed surgery or time off. He was pulled from this weekend’s tour so the severity of his injuries could be examined.

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Melina wrote the following update on John Morrison after last night’s pay-per-view: “Ha ha ha! I love how everyone wants me to slap R-Truth! I love you guys! Jomo is ok. I get all worried! His neck is bothering him a bit……He’s got all these scrapes and welts. They had an amazing match… They went all out, but he’s fine everyone!!!”

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John Morrison is not shying away from online reports that he has heat within the WWE locker room. Today on Twitter, he made light of Trish Stratus alleging during an interview last Friday that he cold-shouldered her following their contest at WrestleMania XXVII.

He wrote, “Raw in Bridgeport today- Lookout @HEELZiggler… I got a mean punch, a furious kick, and a cold shoulder!”

Morrison also tweeted the following remark on Friday shortly after Stratus’ allegations surfaced online: “If you don’t have enemies, you don’t have character.”

He also said yesterday that “American Airlines is not smart,” likely in reference to Stratus stating that he wasn’t too smart in his decision making for their WrestleMania match.

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It was reported yesterday that there is backstage heat on John Morrison and Melina as a result of their behind the scenes treatment of Trish Stratus. It was claimed that either he or Melina, his girlfriend, felt Stratus took her spot at Wrestlemania XXVII.

Morrison rejected various ideas Stratus had for the match and was said to be very difficult to work with.

During the live performance, Morrison appeared visibly cold to Status, not making eye contact with her and dodging her following its conclusion. Morrison's treatment of Stratus reportedly hurt her feelings. Word quickly spread amongst the locker room, garnering heat for both himself and Melina among some circles.

Regarding the validity of the story, former WWE talent Sean Waltman (a/k/a X-Pac), who was on hand for the WrestleMania festivities in Atlanta, wrote yesterday on Twitter that a participant of the Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match did not behave in a professional manner. He wrote to Stratus, "It was wonderful seeing you this weekend. You are a true professional, unlike someone else in your match and I don't mean Snookie."

He then added that he was very surprised and disappointed by the person's unprofessionalism.

According to a friend of Melina's, the Raw Diva is legitimately upset with Stratus. Melina has privately said that her source of contention with Stratus is not because she herself was snubbed from WrestleMania due to her, but because many of the Divas were. She's upset that many of them were snubbed from the grand event when they're on the road throughout the year, unlike her. Melina also said that she's not the only girl upset with Stratus for "taking their spot."

Meanwhile, Melina wrote a message on Twitter Tuesday defending her Diva peers, and that she will fight for them.

"I was eliminated from TE...Look how far I've come. I'm not the best but God knows I try my best! Thru all the h8 I'm still standing strong!"

"I don't care what ANY1 says, WWE Divas CAN wrestle. We prove it when we get time. I believe in them. I will fight 4 them until U see what I C."

"Thank you everyone. We have a strong group of women in the WWE. A roster that I'm proud to & be a part of."

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Many who attended the WWE Hall of Fame last night stated how bad Layla and Michelle McCool’s induction speech for Sunny was.

John Morrison compared LayCool’s speech to Jersey Shore star The Situation’s recent bomb at the Donald Trump roast with the following on Twitter: “Lay-Cool’s induction speech at Hall of Fame = the Situation at the Trump roast.”

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In terms of tonight’s RAW, Randy Orton has already arrived in Albany. John Morrison was stuck in New York in the blizzard earlier today. At one point, Morrison said he put on his hazard lights and left his car on 8th avenue and got breakfast bagels as there was too much snow to park anywhere.

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Below is the current card for WWE’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, coming out of Monday’s RAW:

Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Title
Sheamus vs. Randy Orton

Hell in a Cell Match for the World Title
The Undertaker with Paul Bearer vs. Kane

Submissions Count Anywhere Match for the WWE US Title
John Morrison vs. The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan

If Cena loses, he must join Nexus. If Barrett loses, Nexus must no longer exist.
John Cena vs. Wade Barrett

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Below is the updated card for WWE’s Night of Champions pay-per-view, coming out of RAW. Night of Champions will take place September 19th from the Allstate Arena is Rosemont, Illinois. It remains to be seen if John Morrison earned a spot in the Six Pack Challenge after booting Chris Jericho from the match.

Six Pack Challenge for the WWE Title
Edge vs. John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett vs. Sheamus vs. TBA

World Heavyweight Title Match
The Undertaker vs. Kane

WWE Divas and Women's Title Unification Lumberjill Match
Divas Champion Melina vs. Women's Champion Layla (or Michelle McCool)

WWE United States Title Match
Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz

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After RAW, it looks like Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov have formed a new tag team. Obviously WWE has been putting more effort into their tag team division as of late. Here’s what the current tag team roster looks like. Note that some of these aren’t official teams but have been working together lately.

For what it’s worth, a new tag team with Matt Hardy and his NXT Rookie Justin Gabriel has been discussed.

RAW:

* John Morrison & R-Truth

* The Hart Dynasty

* The Uso Twins

* Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov

* The Miz & Chris Jericho (may not be used anymore)

SmackDown:

* Trent Baretta & Caylen Croft

* Vancer Archer & Curt Hawkins

* The Straight Edge Society

* JTG & MVP

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John Morrison is back in action after being away from the ring due to his ankle injury. Morrison worked the RAW live events this weekend, facing The Miz and R-Truth in Triple Threats for the United States Title. At Saturday’s event, Morrison defeated Miz in singles action.

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WWE held their annual draft on RAW and a few superstars found new homes. Here are the roster changes from tonight’s WWE Draft. More roster changes will take place this Wednesday during the Supplemental Draft.

* Kelly Kelly goes from RAW to SmackDown

* Big Show goes from RAW to SmackDown

* John Morrison goes from SmackDown to RAW

* R-Truth goes from SmackDown to RAW

* Edge goes from SmackDown to RAW

* Kofi Kingston goes from RAW to SmackDown

* Christian goes from RAW to SmackDown

* Chris Jericho goes from SmackDown to RAW

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Rey Mysterio and John Morrison are among the WWE stars who are banged up from the European tour. Mysterio needed help leaving the arena after the SmackDown tapings last night and his dark main event with CM Punk.

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WWE star John Morrison's alleged broken ankle is a work. Morrison appeared to suffer an ankle injury at Tuesday's SmackDown tapings during a match with R-Truth. He later posted on Twitter that the ankle was broken in three places but that he'd just try to "walk it off." Morrison traveled to South America this week for the Smackdown & ECW live event tour will not miss any ring time.

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John Morrison revealed on Twitter today that he broke his ankle in three places last night at the SmackDown tapings but was still headed overseas for the WWE tour beginning this Thursday. Morrison wrote that he was going to just “walk it off.”

There is some speculation from sources that the injury is legit as the belief is that WWE wouldn’t send a talent with a broken ankle in three places overseas to work.

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-- WWE has added Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James for the WWE Women's Championship to the Royal Rumble line-up.

-- The following have also been added to the Royal Rumble match, which now has 24 entrants:

* Batista
* Chris Jericho
* CM Punk
* Kane
* Great Khali

-- Drew McIntyre vs. John Morrison for the Intercontinental Title (No DQ Match) and DX vs. CM Punk and Luke Gallows for the Unified Tag-Team Titles have been added to next week's SmackDown line-up.

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Below is the full content listing for WWE's John Morrison: Rock Star DVD set, which comes out on February 16th, 2010:

He’s the Shaman of Sexy, the Friday Night Delight. John Morrison is one of WWE’s best and brightest rising stars, having held numerous tag team championships, first as part of MNM and then with The Miz. He’s also had great solo success, earning the ECW and Intercontinental championships. The DVD is packed with a revealing 1-hour documentary, as well as bonus matches, interviews, Dirt Sheet segments, and more.

The Dream Begins

ECW Championship Match
John Morrison vs. CM Punk
ECW September 4, 2007

Best of the Dirt Sheet

Miz & Morrison vs. D-Generation-X (Triple H and Shawn Michaels)
RAW November 3, 2008

Straight from the Palace of Wisdom

John Morrison vs. Evan Bourne
ECW April 14, 2009

Parkour Training

John Morrison vs. Chris Jericho
WWE Superstars
June 11, 2009

The Shaolin Master of Movement

John Morrison vs. Edge
SmackDown June 19, 2009

Anatomy of the Aerial Attack

John Morrison vs. CM Punk
SmackDown June 26, 2009

Making a Surfboard

World Heavyweight Championship Match
John Morrison vs. Jeff Hardy
SmackDown July 31, 2009

One with the Ocean

Intercontinental Championship Match
John Morrison vs. Rey Mysterio
SmackDown September 4, 2009

The Journey Continues…

Bonus Features
John Morrison is Born
ECW July 17, 2007

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