Missing Links on Flair, Austin Not at Mania, Cryme Tyme, Teddy Hart, Fireworks Incident, Former TNA Knockout in Playboy & More

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The Torch is reporting that Ric Flair was so emotional on Sunday, he wasn’t able to talk with anyone without crying… to the point people were concerned about his ability to get through the match. Obviously the match worked out just fine.

Much more news on Flair, Mania and more…

USAToday.com, PhillyBurbs.com, Houston Chronicle, WDNWeb.com and Newsday.com are among the many sites with stories on Flair. In an interview that can be heard at WFNZ.com, The Nature Boy revealed what the gold Rolex Shawn Michaels gave him said: “Mine says Richard Fleir, my real name, vs. Shawn Michaels ‘To be the man.’ And his says, ‘Richard Fleir vs. Shawn Michaels: You gotta beat the man.'”

WWE’s also gotten in on the action, with some great photos from last night’s Raw tribute as well as video interviews with the legends there, including JJ Dillon, Tully Blanchard, Harley Race and Greg Valentine.

Also on WWE.com is a good feature on Money in the Bank winner CM Punk.

Correction, Austin wasn’t at Mania although he had a spot for him in the McMahon luxury box if he wanted, according to Wade Keller.

Jesse Ventura’s got a new book.

Deer Park, Long Island based Zenith Pyrotechnology handled the fireworks at Mania, which you can read all about here. WWE is investigating the fireworks incident, says the Orlando Sentinel.

he buzz is that Teddy Hart was at Mania but purchased his own ticket to the show. according to WrestlingHerald.com and Prowrestling.net.

Former TNA interviewer Leticia Cline posted the following on MySpace.com:
I’m so excited! I just found out that I am in this months Playboy NUDES 2008 on news stands and bookstores now. I haven’t seen the photos yet because I have been traveling but I’m going to go check them out as soon as I’m done with the bulletin… just wanted to tell all of you first! Please go pick up a copy today and let me know what you think.
You can also see more of what I have done for Playboy at www. playboyse. com!
Hope you guys enjoy!
xoxoxoxxxxx

And yes, I was worked. TNAB doesn’t stand for TNA Bound… Shad Gaspard reveals the true meaning on his MySpace blog.

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.