Verne Gagne defeats Miguel Guzman in Houston, Texas for the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title, ending Guzman's fifth title reign, and beginning his second run with the belt.
September 8, 1950
El Mongol defeats Mr. Wrestling for the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title in Atlanta, starting his fourth run with the belt.
September 8, 1967
Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson defeats WWF(E) World Champion Bob Backlund via countout in a rare champion vs. champion match in Springfield, Massachusetts.
September 8, 1979
Ric Flair is stripped of recognition as the official NWA World Champion after being fired from WCW in 1991.
September 8, 1991
September 8, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
September 7, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Welcome to Season Three
• NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Naomi won the NXT Rookie Diva Dance Contest
• Kelly Kelly & Naomi def. Alicia Fox & Maxine
• NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Naomi won the Capture the Flags Race
• Primo & A.J. def. Goldust & Aksana
Rumor Mill - Paul Levesque Promoted to Executive WWE Position
According to pwinsider.com, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who was recently promoted to an executive role within the organization.
According to a company source, the multi-time wrestling champion now officially serves as WWE Chairman Vince McMahon's creative advisor and will be getting his own office.
While Triple H has had Vince's ear for the past several years, it was always in an unofficial capacity. From this point forward, he will have a much more authoritative voice in regards to the company's creative direction and its many performers.
Recent SEC filings indicate that Paul has acquired 5000 shares of Class A WWE stock. Class A stock is reserved for the McMahon family. Maybe a bit of truth to this rumor.
Aloisia Comments on Rumors of Removal from NXT
WWE developmental diva Aloisia posted the following on her website:
"When I first received my offer from WWE, they asked me to fill out a "Talent Information Form" providing them with information about myself and my background. One of the questions was, "Have you ever posed nude?". I answered "No" to this question, because that's the truth. If they had asked me if I ever posed suggestively, I would of course have answered "Yes", but there's a big difference between suggestive and nude. As to the question of whether this was why they took me off the show, that's something you'd have to ask them. Perhaps it was a factor in their decision, but I honestly don't know their entire thought process, as they've communicated very little to me about this. From what I've been reading on various blogs, it seems that they may have had a political motivation to get me off the show, but again, you'd have to ask them."...More?
TNA Announces "Gut Check" Workshop
The first “TNA Gut Check” workshop will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 1 p.m. at the Rahway Rec Center in Rahway, New Jersey.
Hosted by TNA Wrestling’s Talent Evaluator D’Lo Brown and TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett, “TNA Gut Check” will cover multiple aspects of professional wrestling and participation in this workshop will be very limited. Prospective professional wrestling prospects will be evaluated through drills, simulated matches and in-ring work
“’Gut Check’ workshops will allow for TNA management to scout up-and-coming talent and give aspiring wrestlers the kind of instruction and advice they can’t receive anywhere else in the industry,” Jarrett said.
In order to qualify, participants must apply at www.tnagutcheck.com from now until Monday, September 13 at 12 PM EST. There is a non-refundable $20 application fee. Accepted participants for “Gut Check” will be notified via email ten days prior to the event. At that time the remaining balance of $230 will be due, and participants must sign a liability waiver.
TNA GUT CHECK
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM
Submission Deadline: Monday, September 13, 2010
Location: Rahway Rec Center, 275 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
99 Years Ago: Gotch-Hackenschmidt
On September 4, 1911, Labor Day Monday that year -- there was a highly anticipated rematch between the two titans of professional wrestling of that era, Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt.
That match 98 years ago in Chicago brought together two ring rivals who had wrestled each other in the Windy City in April 1908. At the time of the first bout, it seemed like a classic mismatch, reminiscent of the Greco-Roman superheavyweight gold-medal match between Russian superstar Alexander Karelin and US dairy farmer Rulon Gardner at the 2000 Sydney Olympics...More?
source: examiner.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Two years before winning the first official WWF(E) King of the Ring tournament, Bret "Hitman" Hart eliminates I.R.S. to win the 1991 KOTR tournament.
September 7, 1991
September 6, 2010
WWE RAW Roulette Returning Next Week
It was announced on tonight's edition of Monday Night Raw that "Raw Roulette" will return to next week's season premiere of the show from the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Theatricality Isn't a Stretch for WWE Stars-Turned-Actors
source: usatoday.com
WWE Holding Tryouts for a Developmental Contract
On Friday, October 22, 2010, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will be holding tryouts to earn a WWE Pro wrestling developmental contract. This is a unique and unusual opportunity for pro wrestlers wanting to take it to the next level and has already attracted applicants from Texas, South Carolina, Connecticut and Ohio. As the tryout is limited to the first 100, it is expected to sell out.
The tryouts will be held at the Matt Borne Professional Wrestling Academy which is located at 3-2 Count on Fairfield Road in Freehold, NJ. Borne is a former WWF and WCW Superstar best known as the "Original" Doink the Clown in the WWF, Big Josh in WCW and Borne Again in ECW. Borne is a second generation wrestler, son of the late legendary "Tough" Tony Borne.
Matt Borne will manage the tryout and will be available on Thursday, October 21 for consultation during the open ring practice sessions. On Friday, October 22, John Laurinaitis, WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations along with the Director of Talent Relations, Ty Bailey will be evaluating pro wrestlers, tag teams, referees, valets and managers for the opportunity to join one of the most respected pro wrestling organizations, the WWE.
The cost is $325 per participant and you must be pre-registered as no walk-ins will be allowed. For an application or for more information please contact Joanne Rosenberg at 732-409-1132 or log onto www.Fazoocrew.com.
Aloisia Responds to Being "Fired"
Aloisia (Isis the Amazon) posted the following on her new official website:
"Currently, I’m signed with WWE and was originally cast as one of the six rookie diva’s on NXT season three. However, due to a dispute with my NXT Pro, Vickie Guerrero, I was fired from NXT for the season. I’m looking forward to continuing my career with WWE in whatever capacity they see fit to use me for."
This Day in Wrestling History
The Sheik defeats Seiji Sakaguchi in Tokyo, Japan to win the NWA United National Heavyweight Title. That belt is now part of the All Japan Triple Crown.
September 6, 1972
WWWF(WWE) World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeats Bugsy McGraw & Lou Albano in a handicap match at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
September 6, 1975
At a non-televised event in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar defeats World Champion Triple H in a rare bout between the Smackdown and Raw champions. Before the match, it was announced that only Lesnar's title was on the line.
September 6, 2002
September 5, 2010
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart Arrested on Several Drug Charges
Former WWE tag team champion Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart was arrested today on multiple charges including grand theft and possession of controlled substances. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's office has released the arrest report, which can be viewed if you click here. Neidhart is being held without bond in a Tampa, FL jail. He was charged with possession of 95 Oxycontin pills, 28 Methadone pills, two counts of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, two counts of trafficking illegal drugs, one count of burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and one count of grand theft third degree.
source: wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
On SmackDown from Green Bay, WI, Chuck Palumbo asks Billy Gunn to be his "partner for life" in a very controversial storyline that got national attention.
September 5, 2002
September 4, 2010
Parisyan: "Every fighter I know takes pain medication like it's M&Ms"
"My issues had to do with my anxiety problems and panic attacks," said Parisyan. "Painkillers were thrown out there, but that wasn't it. People made these accusations because I'd been popped for medication (months before). I'd taken two pain pills the morning of my fight for a torn hamstring and didn't think much of it."
Parisyan said he alerted an NSAC official that he'd taken the medication after the bout when he was asked for a urine sample. Parisyan said he was told it wouldn't be an issue as long as he had documentation from his physician.
Parisyan didn't have a prescription for the ingested pills -- later identified as Percocet -- which the fighter said had been given to him by a friend. Thinking the pills were the same as what he'd been prescribed, Parisyan said he was shocked to get the call a month later telling him that he'd be disciplined for it.
"Every fighter I know takes pain medication like it's M&Ms," said Parisyan. "I was the unlucky one who only took it the day of the fight without even thinking about it."
Now, if fighters are taking pain medication like they're candy and, as Hallman said, 50 percent of fighters are on steroids, who in this sport isn't hopped up on something?...More?
source: mmaforreal.com
WWE Hopes for 'Legendary' Entrance into Indie Film Market
When it comes to low-key independent movies, professional wrestlers are hardly the first names on anyone's go-to casting list. But World Wrestling Entertainment wants to change that.
The WWE's most popular and charismatic wrestlers are happily trading gut punches for acting chops.
"These movies allow us to entertain people in a different way," says Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who stars in a film coming out next year called The Chaperone. "Wrestling is big and over the top and dramatic. Movies are a different world. In a movie you can squint your eyes and it reads a million times bigger than a whole face reaction. You just really have to pull it back."
"The movies we do are not what people would stereotypically think," says Levesque. "The stereotype goes 'WWE, the wrestling guys, they blow stuff up and beat up people and there's going to be a big car chase and 100 cars are going to get ruined.'
"People don't care about that," he says. "They care about good stories."...More?
source: usatoday.com
TNA Holding Knockout-Themed Pay-Per-View
A new TNA Knockouts-themed pay-per-view broadcast featuring previously aired matches is scheduled to debut Saturday, October 2nd.
Entitled TNA Wrestling Knockouts: Mad Sexy Vol. 1, its description reads: "TNA Wrestling Knockouts: Mad Sexy Volume 1, hosted by Playboy centerfold and TNA Knockout Christy Hemme, will feature top matches from the past between TNA Knockouts like Angelina Love, Velvet Sky and Gail Kim."
source: pwtorch.com
September 3, 2010
SmackDown Results: Laughter from the Grave
After Kane announced that he will put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against The Undertaker at Night of Champions, The Big Red Monster rose out of a casket placed at ringside, sending a frightening message to his ominous brother. He claimed to be in the possession of The Phenom’s legendary powers, insisting that there was nothing The Demon of Death Valley would be able to do to stop his demise at their upcoming pay-per-view showdown.
When The Undertaker emerged to confront Kane, his frightening younger brother disappeared. However, the self-proclaimed “devil’s favorite demon” soon reappeared on the arena screen, informing The Phenom that although they’re known as The Brothers of Destruction, after Night of Champions, The Deadman will soon simply be the brother that he destroyed. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Vickie Guerrero "Fires" NXT Rookie Diva Aloisia
Here we go again:
WWE Pro Vickie Guerrero has fired her NXT season three Rookie Diva, Aloisia.
Various sources are reporting that Guerrero, the temperamental Official Consultant of SmackDown, had an argument with her 6-foot-9 Rookie Diva over Vickie’s influence over Aloisia.
The news has left WWE NXT season three shaken before it’s even started. But when reached for comment, Guerrero stated she would reveal her new Rookie Diva on the WWE NXT season three premiere this Tuesday night at 10 p.m. ET on Syfy.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Eddie Guerrero defeated Kurt Angle and Chyna for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
September 3, 2000
September 2, 2010
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