World Wrestling Entertainment stars like Chris Jericho, William Regal and CM Punk, and WWE “Divas” Beth Phoenix and Brie Bella will meet with the media Dec. 1 in Washington before heading off to Iraq to entertain the troops...More?
source: broadcastingcable.com
Friday, November 21, 2008
WWE Stars to Meet Press in D.C.
Recap of the Killer Kowalski Memorial Wrestling Show
The doors opened at 1:30 pm and the event started at 2. It was standing room only, with almost all chairs filled. The chairs were arranged around the ring in many sections, not just the traditional four sides. There were people of all ages, from young children sitting on their parent’s laps to the very old ones. They were there to honor Killer Kowalski. Speakers included JJ Dillon (former Four Horsemen manager), Ox Baker, Theresa (Kowalski’s widow), and others. While they were speaking, most of the wrestlers and others who were involved in Kowalski’s business stood around the ring, listening quietly.
For the most part, the matches mostly catered to the children in the audience, although "Hurricane" John Walters vs. Idol Stevens and Spike Dudley vs. Justin Credible stood out as more athletic.
During intermission, many of the wrestlers signed autographs and posed for photos *free of charge*. In fact, it was announced that all the wrestlers on the card were performing for free, all to benefit Killer Kowalski's widow.
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source: wrestlingrespect.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Bret Hart defeated Chris Benoit in a tournament final for the WCW Heavyweight title
November 21, 1999
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Trailer Preview: 'The Wrestler'
Variety.com has posted an exclusive trailer up for Fox Searchlight and Darren Aronofsky's wrestling themed drama, "The Wrestler," starring Mickey Rourke.
A must-see for any wrestling fan.
Photo snafu turns The History of the Intercontinental Championship DVD into collector’s item
A case of mistaken identity makes this set very valuable...More?
source: wwe.com
ROH Classics to be launched on DIRECTV on Demand platform
Ring Of Honor Wrestling (ROH), in association with G-Funk Sports & Entertainment, has concluded programming and distribution deals for PPV and VOD wrestling content with DIRECTV, making the critically-acclaimed ROH brand available for the first time ever to approximately 17.3 million additional American households. In total, ROH programming is now available in more than 80 million households throughout North America...More?
source: impactwresling.com
Mickey Rourke speaks on Bruce Springsteen and 'The Wrestler'
Bruce Springsteen's title song to forthcoming film The Wrestler was written after actor Mickey Rourke wrote the singer a personal letter.
The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky, stars Rourke as Randy “The Ram” Robinson, a faded professional wrestler attempting a comeback.
Speaking to Uncut, Rourke explains how he persuaded Springsteen to write the song, saying: "I wrote Bruce a letter, because we’ve known each other over twenty years, and he knows what I used to be, or whatever. Where I went. What I’d been reduced to. I told him how I felt lucky now and didn’t have to end up being this guy, being Randy.
"A while later I got a call in the middle of the night: he said he’d written a little song, for nothing. It’s fucking beautiful, right? I was honoured he took the time, because he’s a busy cat. I mean, I’m so goddam proud of this magical movie and to have Bruce’s input… ain’t nobody in Hollywood with all their millions can just ring the man and he’ll do a song, y’know?"...More?
source: uncut.co.uk
AWA Site Shutdown
The AWAStars.com website is now a dead link and no longer forwards to any other Dale Gagner owned promotion. WWE claimed the site in its recent lawsuit against Dale R. Gagner's AWA Superstars.
source: pwinsider.com
TMZ Picks Up On the Roddy Piper/Marijuana Story
A video recently surfaced online of WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper smoking marijuana from a bong in front of a crowd. TMZ.com has an article on the situation, which you can check out at the following link. The incident took place this past August at the Gathering of the Juggalos -- an Insane Clown Posse fan festival. Regarding the incident, Piper issued the following statement to TMZ: "I am not an advocate of using drugs, however due to the lack of appropriate medicine, this alternative treatment was recommended to alleviate the symptoms associated with cancer." Piper was diagnosed with cancer in November 2006.
Linda McMahon - #43 on CableFax 360 2008 Most Powerful Women in Cable
43. Linda McMahon, CEO, World Wrestling Entertainment
As part of a tag-team duo with husband Vince, Linda McMahon makes deals while building a positive image for WWE and growing its film unit. She also laid the groundwork for the Smackdown Your Vote! initiative and paved the way for presidential candidates Obama, McCain and Clinton to make special appearances on Monday Night RAW.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Rumor Mill - Brian Kendrick & Trevor Murdoch...Potheads?
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted one wrestler in particular as failing the WWE Wellness testing for pot 11 or 12 times. According to sources backstage, the wrestler in question is Brian Kendrick, whose push has leveled off in recent weeks. Kendrick is said to be a frequent marijuana smoker who happily pays the fines to continue his habit.
The Pro Wrestling Torch is reporting that one of the reasons Trevor Murdoch was released earlier this year was his marijuana habit. Murdoch is said to also be a frequent marijuana smoker.
Bret Hart at the National Press Club
Here's a lineup you could have caught at the National Press Club Tuesday night but won't be likely to see again anytime soon: politico-cum-historian Alvin Felzenberg, blogger/U.S. Newser/pretend-historian Robert Schlesinger, and retired professional wrestler Bret "Hitman" Hart.
It was the press club's 31st annual book fair, and the three of us were among 90-some-odd writers flogging our volumes: Hitman (selling his eponymous Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling) and I (White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters) sharing a table and my old friend Felzenberg next to us selling The