Friday, July 10, 2009
This Day in Wrestling History
NWA/WCW's Great American Bash PPV takes place in Baltimore, Maryland for the first of seven times (in Baltimore that is). The main event featured Ric Flair defeating Lex Luger to retain the World title.
July 10, 1988
Thursday, July 09, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Coming Up Short
While Ricky Ortiz has spent his time offering up motivational speeches in the backstage area to anyone who will listen, R-Truth has been chalking up impressive victories in the SmackDown ring. This hot streak gave Truth the confidence and savvy he needed to pull out a victory over Mr. O despite a size disadvantage. Perhaps this loss will teach Ricky O. to focus more on his ring game instead of his wordplay.
After being defeated by Zack Ryder on last Thursday’s “WWE Superstars,” ECW newcomer Tyler Reks was looking for retribution. Unfortunately, the Southern California surfer was unable to overcome Ryder in their rematch. The Long Island native has been on a white hot streak and has quickly become a Superstar to watch. Reks and the other young competitors of ECW’s New Talent Initiative are quickly learning that victory in WWE doesn’t come easy. Full results.
source: wwe.com
ECW Results: Charismatic Fate
Christian earned No. 1 Contendership to the ECW Championship Thursday night with a colossal victory over Vladimir Kozlov. ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer joined the ECW announce team during the match, and said he’d face either Superstar and defend his title with honor at Night of Champions on July 26.
While the dominant, angry Moscow Mauler brutalized Captain Charisma throughout the match, former ECW Champion Christian was fueled by the desire to once again earn a chance at the Extreme Title. Christian landed a devastating Killswitch on the Sambo master for the key victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
More Info on Triple H in Muscle & Fitness
Dave Palumbo throws down, hardcore, old-school chest and back with WWE Superstar Triple H in the September 09 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Dave has been working with Trip since well before his World Wrestling Championship victory over Randy Orton at Wrestlemania. And, the work is paying off! As you marvel at the incredible size and condition of the WWE superstar, remember that he is subject to perhaps the most stringent drug testing program in the country. Trip has been following Dave's high protein, low carb, moderate fat, ketogenic diet for over a year now and he's always in killer shape.
source: rxmuscle.com
First Look at 'Whip It'
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Put that woman on roller skates, and you've got hell on wheels...More?
source: usatoday.com
Roller Derby is everywhere!
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Kevin Nash.
July 9, 1959
The Crusher defeated Verne Gagne for the AWA Heavyweight title.
July 9, 1963
Happy Birthday to Marc Mero.
July 9, 1965
Fabulous Moolah defeated Velvet McIntyre for the WWF(E) Women's title.
July 9, 1986
The infamous Vince Russo/Hulk Hogan shoot took place at WCW's Bash at the Beach PPV. This marked Hulk Hogan's last WCW appearance.
July 9, 2000
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Raw House Show Results - Perth, Australia
Fan report sent to pwtorch.com:
Triple H defeated WWE champion Randy Orton by DQ after Legacy interference. This was my fourth WWE live event and in my opinion Triple H got probably the loudest pop I've ever heard which didn't surprise me at all. Orton as well got a huge heel response. Pretty slow match. The ending was good with both men hitting their finishers then Legacy attacked Hunter to get the DQ. Big Show came out for the save and ended with Cody Rhodes getting the Pedigree to send everyone home happy. Triple H and Show then got each side of the arena to see who could cheer the loudest, place was deafening.
Biggest Reactions
Triple H (no competition there)
Big Show
MVP
Kofi Kingston
Biggest Heel Heat
Randy Orton
The Miz
William Regal
Chavo Guerrero
Mark of the Faithful
"I was at an autograph signing,” Mysterio explained with a smile. “A little girl gave me a collage that she made of me with a prayer on it. She said it was a prayer that she says for me every night.”
“I wanted a new tattoo but couldn't decide what to get. I read that little girl's prayer every day and suddenly it hit me. That prayer is definitely the tattoo I want."
The tattoo, translated into English, reads, “Jesus Christ, you accompany me every day. I ask you to bless me and protect me every time I land on the mat because my life is always on the line. Never leave me alone. Protect me and be with me always. Amen.”
In a profession where ink can symbolize all that is special to a Superstar, the high-flying Mysterio has taken a leap of faith. And his tremendous new tattoo will always serve as a testament, both to his immense faith and his unwavering belief in the WWE Universe.
source: wwe.com
Interview with Hulk Hogan
On watching TNA and WWE:
"I watch both products. (TNA's) like the little engine that could. Everybody thought they wouldn't be around for long, and they've been chugging along for seven years. They gain momentum every week. They seem to be real fresh. When a lot of guys go over to that side of the fence, they seem to get a spring in their step. I also watch Vince's product (WWE). Vince is the constant. He's the standard of excellence. I just love watching his show because you never know what he is going to do. Plus, the production -- you can't even touch his production. It's so dialed-in. It's amazing just to see how they put the pieces together."...More?
source: blogs.southtownstar.com
Sounds like someone wants a job...
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair defeats Buddy Rogers in a battle of the "Nature Boy's." Flair uses the figure four leg lock to win the match.
July 8, 1979
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
AAA Launching English-Speaking Show
Press Release:
Canadian-based Cookie Jar Entertainment has lined up its first project under the new primetime label The Jar — an English-language version of the popular Mexican Lucha Libre AAA wrestling events.
Lucha Libre’s famed luchadores — including La Parka, Cibernetico, Mascarita Sagrada, Konnan, El Masias, U.S.-born Jack Evans, El Mesias and Dr. Wagner — will be featured on the next live tour slated to launch next year.
Cookie Jar will serve as the North American licensing agent and programming distributor for Lucha Libre USA and the Lucha Libre AAA league.
In addition to an English-language series, Cookie Jar, which hopes to tap into the North American wrestling market, will launch Lucha Libre AAA consumer products in 2010.
Raw House Show Results - Melbourne, Australia
Fan report sent to wrestleview.com:
Main event match: WWE Championship - Randy Orton (c) vs Triple H
Massive heat for Orton, incredible pop for HHH. In a very solid match spanning over ten minutes, the end seems likely as Orton hit the RKO. HHH kicked out and about a minute later, hit the Pedigree. Just as the match seemed over, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. ran down to attack Trips and cause the DQ. Winner via DQ: Triple H
but still WWE Champion: Randy Orton HHH was being attacked by the Legacy until Carlito and Primo ran down to make the save. DiBiase Jr. and Orton ran up the ramp as Cody got Pedigreed twice by Trips. Carlito, Primo and HHH had some fun with the crowd as the show came to an end.
Biggest Pops
1. Triple H
2. Kofi Kingston
3. Big Show
4. Mickie James
5. MVP
Also, Carlito and Primo had reasonable pops.
Biggest Heat
1. Randy Orton
2. The Miz
3. Chavo Guerrero
4. William Regal
5. The Brian Kendrick
Aerosmith Rocks SummerSlam
Aerosmith's "You Gotta Move" is the official theme song for SummerSlam...More?
WWE Confirms Edge's Injury
Unified Tag Team Champion, Edge suffered a tear to his Achilles tendon last Friday, July 3, during a WWE live event in San Diego. Edge's opponent was the man with whom he has traded the WWE Championship, Jeff Hardy.
Almost immediately after the bout started, Edge was in his corner when Hardy charged toward him. After attempting to leapfrog Hardy, Edge crumbled to the canvas. Hardy was backed off by the referee, who checked repeatedly with Edge before summoning WWE doctors and athletic trainers and instructing ring announcer Justin Roberts that because Edge could not continue, Jeff Hardy was the winner of the match via forfeit. WWE referees, athletic trainers and doctors then helped Edge to the back as he could bear no weight on his left ankle.
WWE.com will also investigate how this injury will affect the status of the Unified Tag Team Titles, as well as Edge & Chris Jericho's scheduled match with Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase at Night of Champions...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Sting defeated Ric Flair for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
July 7, 1990
Ric Flair defeated Konnan for the WCW U.S. Heavyweight title.
July 7, 1996
Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & Hulk Hogan shock fans by forming the NWO at WCW's Bash at the Beach Pay Per View.
July 7, 1996
Monday, July 06, 2009
Raw Results: Everyone Wins?
Saying something does not make it so. If only that were true, WWE Champion Randy Orton would have been one happy man after the Night of Champions Tournament final. The match pitted Triple H against John Cena – in only their third-ever bout against each other – to determine which Superstar would face Orton for the title in three weeks. The momentum between these two warriors ebbed and flowed throughout the match until, battle-weary, they were attacked by Orton’s Legacy henchmen, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. With both The Game and Cena each having won a match in their two previous encounters, their third-ever match would end in a double disqualification.
That’s when The Viper smugly attempted to tell the WWE Universe that, since there was no winner, he would have to face neither man at Night of Champions. His self-satisfaction was cut off at the knees, however, when The Million Dollar Man, interrupted him with a different interpretation of events. Raw’s special guest host informed Orton that, the way he saw things, neither man lost. Therefore, each would be allowed to compete for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions in a Triple Threat Match. Full results.
source: wwe.com
J.R. Comments on the Raw House Shows in Australia
Sydney, Australia
The WWE is doing HUGE biz in Australia as we speak as the Raw brand is on tour "Down Under." Brisbane had a near capacity crowd in attendance and grossed over $650K at the box office. Sydney had 18,543 in the arena which is a new WWE record for the facility. The event Monday in Adelaide was also close to capacity and sold over $550K in tickets. This international tour is going to be highly successful for WWE which should come as no surprise as Australia is one of WWE's hottest territories. Even though the trips are all early morning flights and some of the flights are not short ones, the large crowds always motivate any performer and the live events have been really solid from what I have read and from the emails we have received here on our site.
www.jrsbarbq.com
Raw House Show Results - Adelaide, Australia
From a fan report sent to wrestlezone.com:
Triple H defeated Randy Orton via DQ (Orton Retains WWE Championship)
Randy Orton comes out to the biggest heat of the night, while HHH comes out to a deafening pop. H laps it up and spends a few minutes soaking in the reaction. Fantastic main event, back and forth battle that seemed to be much more entertaining than there last few singles bouts. Legacy interfere which cause’s the DQ. Beatdown begins until Carlito & Primo come out to make the save, DiBiase & Orton run out leaving Cody to a backstabber & a pedigree.
Fantastic show overall really got the crowd involved and the crowd was hot all night.
Biggest Pop
Triple H
Big Show
Kofi Kingston
Mickie James
Biggest Heat
Randy Orton
The Miz
William Regal
Legacy
Waldo von Erich Passes Away
The German great, Waldo von Erich, died suddenly last night at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener. He was 75. "His death was unfortunate and it wasn't his time to go," explained one of his daughters, Mary Jane Berry, to SLAM! Wrestling...More?
Matt Hardy Surgery Update
Matt Hardy underwent abdominal surgery on July 2, according to the UK Sun. He will be out between eight and ten weeks...More?
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