February 28, 2009
WWE Dominates the Recreational Sport DVDs
As posted on Billboard.com, WWE has 9 out of 10 of the top spots on Billboard’s Recreational Sport DVD Chart:
1. WWE: The Best of Saturday Night’s Main Event
2. WWE: Starrcade: The Essential Collection
3. WWE: WrestleMania XXIV
4. WWE: “Nature Boy” Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection
5. UFC: Ultimate Knockouts 6
6. WWE: Hell In A Cell
7. WWE: The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man In Sports Entertainment
8. WWE: The Legacy of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
9. WWE:Edge: A Decade of Decadence
10. WWE: Triple H: King of Kings
Charm City Roller Girls in Action March 14th
Du Burns Arena
1301 S. Ellwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
General Admission: $10.00
www.charmcityrollergirls.com
DC Rollergirls in Action March 14th
Date: March 14th, 2009
Time: Doors @ 4:00pm, Bout Begins @ 5:00pm
Price: Adults $12, Kids 6-11 $6, 5 and under free!
Location: DC Armory
Directions/Map: Click Here
Metro Information: Click Here
www.dcrollergirls.com
A Taunting Task
McMahon Indicted; Why Not Fehr, Selig?
If this was pro wrestling and more than 100 athletes used steroids, then Vince McMahon, owner of World Wrestling Entertainment, would be indicted by the Federal Government.
So why does Bud Selig, commissioner of Major League Baseball, along with the owners and Donald Fehr, the executive director of the MLB Players' Association, get a free pass?...More?
source: miamiherald.com
This Day in Wrestling History - Happy Birthday to Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Richard Henry Blood
February 28, 1953
February 27, 2009
Update on Rey Mysterio
PWInsider.com is reporting that Rey Mysterio will be missing an upcoming set of WWE house shows in the Northeast. Mysterio was not at Raw this past Monday night, and he was also pulled from WWE's South American tour last week. At this time, it's being reported that Mysterio is NOT injured, nor has he been suspended, however is dealing with some sort of personal issue in his home city of San Diego.
The autograph signing that Mysterio has been advertised for which takes place tomorrow in Massapequa, New York, will now feature Chris Jericho.
WWE Lays the SmackDown on Sweden's TV4
World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) and TV4 have announced a new agreement that will launch SmackDown on TV4 Sport in Sweden on February 28...More?
Stephanie Getting the RKO was the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Triple H's Career
Thank you Randy Orton. Thank you for doing what no one else would dare to do. Thank you for taking out the McMahon family one by one.
But most important of all Orton is the thanks we all owe you for making Triple H a better man. What do I mean?
When Randy Orton delivered a vicious RKO to Stephanie McMahon, he helped save Triple H's career...More?
source: bleacherreport.com
I don't agree that Orton saved Triple H's career, I just think that Hunter is better as a heel.
Your Pants Are On Fire, Brother
Mark Madden comments on Hulk Hogan's claims that he was offered the lead role in 'The Wrestler' before it was offered to Mickey Rourke:
Hulk Hogan has lied his way through life, and to great effect when it comes to money and notoriety. But Hogan hit the pinnacle of 55 glorious years of deceit when he told the Los Angeles Times that he was considered for the lead role in “The Wrestler” before it was given to Mickey Rourke.
Darren Aronofsky is a wrestling fan, but given Hogan’s performances in “No Holds Barred,” “Mr. Nanny” and “Suburban Commando,” it’s impossible to believe that such an accomplished producer/director looked at Hogan for a role that required playing someone other than himself.
From “Rocky III” through “Muppets from Space,” all Hogan has ever really done is play himself, and that’s dandy by him. There’s never been a more compelling character as far as Hogan is concerned...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Jerry Lawler quit the WWF(E) over the firing of his wife, Stacey (The Cat) Carter
February 27, 2001
February 26, 2009
Judge Dismisses Suit Against WWE
A federal judge this week dismissed a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. by former independent contract wrestlers who claimed the organization cheated them out of health care and other benefits.
The wrestlers -- Scott "Raven" Levy, Christopher "Kanyon" Klucsarits and "Above Average" Michael Sanders -- said the level of control exerted over them by the WWE qualified them as full-time employees.
They said they signed contracts that dictated their compensation, physical training regimens, dates and sites of matches, costumes and storylines for their wrestling personae. WWE also reserved the right to use their images and submitted them to drug screenings, the wrestlers said.
The WWE avoided withholding federal taxes from their paychecks by not classifying them as full-time employees, the suit said. The company did not pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, nor did it pay for performers' benefits such as health care and vacation time, the suit said.
The suit was filed in July in state Superior Court then was moved to U.S. District Court for Connecticut. The plaintiffs also sought class-action status.
On Monday in New Haven, Senior U.S. District Judge Peter Dorsey granted a WWE motion asking for dismissal. The suit was dismissed Tuesday.
The wrestlers' attorney, David Golub, said they would pursue the case and were considering their options. They could ask the judge to reconsider the decision or file an appeal, Golub said. The WWE did not offer a response.
source: stamfordadvocate.com
TNA Wrestler Loses Home to Fire
TNA star Shark Boy (aka Dean Roll) announced on his website that he lost his home in a recent fire. The click here for his official.
John Graziano's Father Arrested
Edward Graziano, the father of Nick Hogan crash victim John Graziano, was arrested today for trying to solicit a hit man to kill his estranged wife. According to police, Graziano told an undercover officer that he wanted to have his wife Debra killed - in an automobile accident. Graziano allegedly paid for the hit with $1,100 cash, a $1,000 personal check and (wait for it..) a $13.06 gift card to Westshore Pizza. Seriously. TampaBays10.com reports that the arrest is the culmination of a 2 1/2 month undercover investigation by the Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division.
source: rajah.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Davey Boy Smith defeated Owen Hart to become the first ever WWF(E) European Champion
February 26, 1997
February 25, 2009
Linda McMahon's Nomination to the CT Board of Education Approved
Linda McMahon's nomination to the State of Connecticut Board of Education was approved today by a vote of 90 to 45 by the Connecticut House of Representatives. Click here for coverage by the Hartford Courant.
Rumor Mill - Update on Sim Snuka
Sim Snuka is one of many currently under consideration for an announcing position on the upcoming WGN show, WWE Superstars. This should explain why the second generation wrestler has surprisingly not been let go yet. For all intents and purposes, his character on Raw has been dropped. Snuka has not been seen since the January 12th of edition of Raw where Ted DiBiase double-crossed him (and Manu) on his return.
source: rajah.com
Monday’s Raw Tears Up the TV Ratings
Monday’s Raw was undoubtedly one of WWE’s biggest in years. As WWE Champion Triple H sought revenge against Randy Orton for RKOing his wife, Stephanie McMahon, last week, Raw took home the TV ratings prize. Monday night’s show was Raw’s most-watched episode in two years!...More?
source: wwe.com
Triple H = King of Ratings
Terry Funk's Extreme Claim to Fame
Terry Funk is the first ECW Champion in history to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame...More?
Maryland Championship Wrestling News
Former WCW wrestler Van Hammer is coming out of retirement for a match against Champ Champagne at Maryland Championship Wrestling's "Xtreme Measures" show on April 11, reports Kevin Eck of The Baltimore Sun. After Champagne won his match at Saturday's show, he cut a promo on the former WCW wrestler, who was in attendance. Champagne said Hammer was washed up and compared him to Mickey Rourke's character in The Wrestler. Hammer entered the ring, but Champagne fled before a fight could break out. TNA personality "Dr. Stevie" Richards was also at the show as he took part in a tag team match. Richards had missed his scheduled appearance at Maryland Championship Wrestling's December show due to suffering a collapsed lung.
Dixie Carter Thanks the TNA Fans
"I want to take this opportunity to personally thank all of you for making last Thursday's edition of TNA “iMPACT!" the most-watched broadcast in our company's history. Last October, we invited wrestling fans around the world to "Cross The Line" and sample our product, whether it was watching "iMPACT!", ordering a Pay-Per-View, experiencing a live show or even visiting our website. We asked that if you enjoyed it, you would tell a friend about us. Well, you have responded and we are so grateful."...More?
source: tnawrestling.com
The Making of Wrestle Jam: The Wrestler's Unsung Hero
Wrestle Jam is a work of fiction, a faux NES game created specifically for the film by motion graphics artist Kristyn Hume and programmer Randall Furino. The brother and sister team created the game from scratch, taking influence from 8-bit fighting games like Nintendo's Pro Wrestling and Acclaim's WWF Wrestlemania.
Hume, also responsible for The Wrestler's laboriously accurate title sequence, said that the film's producers and directors wanted that "classic video game" look and feel for Wrestle Jam, an effort that took weeks to create...More?
source: kotaku.com
February 24, 2009
ECW Results: Swagger of a Champion
ECW Champion Jack Swagger continued painting the face of ECW on Tuesday night when he fended off Christian in an ECW Title Match. Full results.
Raw in Washington, DC
WWE presents Monday Night Raw
Date: July 27, 2009 (Triple H's Birthday!!)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Verizon Center
City/State: Washington, D.C.
On-Sale Date: Saturday, March 7th at 10:00am
WWE Revenues Up 8% in 2008
World Wrestling Entertainment weathered a 5% drop in fourth-quarter revenues to end 2008 with revenues of $526.5 million, an 8% increase over the previous year, with a jump in TV revenues providing a bright spot.
WWE reported $125.4 million in Q4 revenues, down from $132.6 million in the prior year quarter. But while revenues from live and televised entertainment were similarly down, to $76.2 million from $82.3 million in Q4 2007, revenues from TV rights were up 16%-to $27.6 million from $23.8 million in the prior year quarter-thanks in part to the deal with MyNetworkTV for WWE's SmackDown franchise, which ran previously on The CW...More?
source: broadcastingcable.com
Full report from corporate.wwe.com
Raw Results: "Legacy" Gets Hammered
Full results.
Jaime Noble Injured
Wrestleview.com is reporting that Jamie Noble was taken out of the Sommet Center last night on a stretcher. At the end of the match with Mike Knox, they seem to think something got messed up. Knox gets out of character for a split second. Noble was put onto a stretcher and taken from the ring while the segment between Chris Jericho and Ricky Steamboat was going on.
February 23, 2009
"Destruction in the Desert" Confirmed
World Wrestling Entertainment is expected to announce Tuesday that University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale will host WrestleMania in spring 2010.
This would be the Valley's first time hosting WrestleMania, which based on past economic impact in other cities, could pack a $35 to $50 million punch to the Valley's economy.
"It would be huge for the building, huge for Glendale and huge for the region," said Peter Sullivan, general manager at Global Spectrum, which books stadium events and worked several years to land WrestleMania.
Sullivan's group dubbed its pitch as "Destruction in the Desert."...More?
source: azcentral.com
TNA Wrestler Booker T on "FOX Got Game"
He lost his parents at a young age, dropped out of school and became a street kid. But at the age of 25, Booker T discovered wrestling and his whole life changed. FOX Charlotte's Bruce Snyder talked with TNA Legends Champion Booker T about his passion for what he does. Click here.
Manu Released
From wwe.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Manu as of February 23, 2009. WWE wishes Manu the best in all future endeavors.
Johnny Swinger (WWE's Parisi) Speaks about Triple H Not Knowing Who He Was
Johnny mentioned a quote from an interview that Triple H did at a Mr. Olympia event, where he claimed that he had "no idea who Johnny Parisi was."
Running off of the Triple H quote from earlier in the interview, The Mayhem asked Johnny if "he's really that bad," as much of the wrestling internet community claims with much regularity. Johnny said that Hunter was actually always very nice to him, and that he actually wrestled him in one of his first WWE matches in 1995.
"Obviously he didn't remember me after I came back," he added, and then told a story about how Triple H was very cool to him after a match against Val Venis where Johnny had his nose broken. Johnny said that Triple H made a joke about his own nose, saying "If it makes you feel any better I had my nose broken a few years ago, and it's been growing ever since". He added that he does not believe he personally was high enough on the radar to be "held back" by Triple H, which is why the quote that Triple H said he does not know of him kind of intrigued him...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
Mickey Rourke a Gracious 'Wrestler' Despite Oscar Pinfall
Despite losing the coveted Best Actor Oscar at Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony, The Wrestler star Mickey Rourke remained gracious in defeat. According to Telegraph.co.uk, the actor – whose performance as Randy “The Ram” Robinson has earned a Golden Globe, a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Award and Film Independent’s Spirit Award – said he’d rather have more time with his beloved Chihuahua Loki, who passed away last week, than win an Oscar.
“It's bittersweet. I said to myself I’d rather have Loki for another two years than an Oscar. And I told her that. But she stayed as long as she could, you know," Rourke told Telegraph.co.uk. At Sunday night’s awards in Los Angeles, Rourke sported a pendant displaying a photo of Loki. “She's the love of my life. She made it until six days ago. She left me at a time where, after 18 years, she knew I'd be all right,” he told Telegraph.co.uk.
The Best Actor Oscar was awarded to Sean Penn for his role in Milk. According to BoxOfficeMojo.com, the Darren Aronofsky-directed The Wrestler has grossed more than $27 million worldwide. Rourke plans to attend the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania as a guest of WWE.
source: wwe.com
Mickey was robbed.
Triple H Returns to Raw Tonight
On SmackDown, an emotional, rage-filled WWE Champion Triple H explained that Randy Orton crossed the line when he delivered an RKO to The Game's wife, Stephanie McMahon. Now, the Cerebral Assassin returns to Raw.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ring of Honor makes its debut. The show features a "match of the year" candidate, Low Ki vs. American Dragon vs. Christopher Daniels.
February 23, 2002
February 22, 2009
Al Snow in Bloodstained Memoirs
From the Bloodstained Memoirs Wrestling Film myspace blog:
Al Snow is now in Bloodstained Memoirs! This obscenely talented man is an excellent addition to the production, and I am very happy with his unique contribution.
Footage was filmed in a London studio, and differs to anything we have shot thus far. Al was not interviewed, instead he gave unique introductions to all of his peers already in the production, such as Chris Jericho, Keiji Muto, Roddy Piper, Rob Van Dam, and yes, Mick Foley.
After three years, this was the last shoot Bloodstained Memoirs will see. I got sent a rough cut of the DVD a week or so ago, and let’s just say it will be worth the wait. We are working hard to crack out mountains of paper work and legal documentation right now in order to move forward with the penned release.
Orton's got the Edge in WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment has entered a new golden age. Never before has Vince McMahon and company been able to feature such compelling villains as WWE is able to present today...More?
source: the sun
An Award Randy, Cody and Manu Could Do Without
This past Friday, E! aired the The Soup's 2009 Awards Show. A heavy-breathing, face-to-face backstage segment from a November episode of Raw with Randy Orton, Manu, and Cody Rhodes was featured as a nominee for the following category: "Best Display of Homoeroticism By A Guy Who Is Totally Not Gay... Seriously... Come On You Guys... I Mean It." The segment featured an intense staredown between Rhodes, Manu (breathing heavily), and Orton.
Gee, I wonder why Randy didn't want him in "The Legacy" anymore...
Battling Back: Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore Wants Another Shot
His white wrestling boots still bear the mark of the WWE — streaks of green paint. It happened during a World Wrestling Entertainment television show, when WWE Chairman Vince McMahon poured paint on "Eugene," staining his jacket and boots.
When Nick Dinsmore looks at that stain now, it brings back the screams from the crowd, all the passion and adrenaline from the days when he wrestled as Eugene for WWE, one of the largest the professional wrestling organizations in the world.
Only tonight, Dinsmore's long road back to The Show has brought him to a former "gentlemen's club" now known as Club Destiny in Middletown, Ohio. About 100 people have come out for the Halloween-themed performance. Dinsmore enters tossing candy to the audience and then places fake spider webs on the head of a balding referee...More?
source: courier-journal.com
Freddie Prinze, Jr. Leaves WWE's Creative Team
PWInsider.com is reporting that actor Freddie Prinze Jr has indeed left WWE's creative team. It had been reported a few days ago that there had been little to no use of Prinze's creative input on SmackDown within the last several months, and sources have now confirmed that he has left the company. Although Prinze had not been to a SmackDown taping in nearly two months, it should be noted that he was very well liked by the wrestlers as well as most people backstage as he was a very avid pro wrestling fan and has been a follower of the WWE product for many years. Prinze was hired by WWE back in July of 2008 and worked solely on the SmackDown brand.
Local grappling instructor weighs in on whether “The Wrestler” tells the true story
Jimmy Zaveski didn’t have to see “The Wrestler” to know what it’s like to be a professional wrestler. He’s been a fan since he was a kid, and he competed in the ring himself for the first time in 1993. So most of what’s shown in the movie was old hat to the man everyone calls “Jimmy Z.” Save a naked Marisa Tomei, of course.
That significant Hollywood turn aside, Zaveski was impressed enough with the authenticity of the movie to have already seen it twice. He’s not sure if Mickey Rourke will win a Best Actor Oscar tonight for his portrayal of Randy “The Ram” Robinson, but he calls the flick a winner.
“It’s a sad story,” said Zaveski, who runs the KYDA Pro wrestling school outside Manassas, “but it’s pretty much dead on.”...More?
source: insidenova.com
Triple H's Credibility as Boss
Triple H will someday be the second or third most powerful person in WWE. Who knows, in some regards he might even emerge as THE most powerful person in the McMahon empire. Triple H knows the business inside and out and is a consummate professional. He is likely learning the ropes from Vince McMahon himself and probably has as good a grasp of WWE's big picture as Shane.
Because of Triple H's accolades and character, he will be able to demand excellence from main eventers, mid-carders, and curtain-jerkers alike. He'll be able to do so not only because he's the appointed authority of talent, but because he's walked the walk. Let's look at three specific reasons why he'll have credibility with the "boys."...More?
source: 411mania.com
Ric Flair on CBS News
Wrestling Superstar Looks Back - And Ahead
CBS Evening News: Like Mickey Rourke In "The Wrestler," Ric Flair Is Adjusting To A New Life
Mickey Rourke is up for best actor at tomorrow night's Academy Awards for his remarkable comeback role in "The Wrestler." On his big night, he'll have the comfort of knowing that he has a real-life wrestler in his corner, CBS Evening News weekend anchor Jeff Glor reports. Of all the models for Rourke's character, maybe the most famous is Ric Flair...More?
February 21, 2009
'The Wrestler' Wins Top Indie Honors at Spirit Awards
The sports comeback tale "The Wrestler" was picked as best picture Saturday at the Spirit Awards honoring independent film and won two other prizes, including best actor for Mickey Rourke...More?
source: associated press
Another Wrestler Departs TNA
X Division wrestler and Washington, DC native Sonjay Dutt, 26, is the latest wrestler to part ways with TNA. His contract was coming up next month and the two sides weren't able to come to terms on a new deal. The departure caught a few people by surprise as he was a big part of the company's face in India, where Impact is a high rated show.
While he hadn't been used much in recent months, his name was still coming up in creative meetings as recently as last week, so company officials were looking to keep him on board until sometime this weekend.
source: pwinsider.com
Finally...The Obvious is Acknowledged
Triple H finally confirms what many have been waiting to hear for several years. He makes reference to Vince McMahon being his father-in-law, Shane McMahon being his brother-in-law and Stephanie McMahon being his wife, as well as the mother of his children. Triple H will be on Raw on Monday to avenge the attack on his wife.
Ted DiBiase Comments on Steroid Use in Pro Wreslting
In an interview on "Off the Record" in Canada, Former WWE star Ted DiBiase (father of current star Ted DiBiase, Jr.) says steroid use in pro wrestling is still an issue, according to what he's seen and heard and is "more prevalent than most people want to believe it is."
February 20, 2009
Twisted Hate
Gentleman’s Choice: The Wrestling Culture Personified
Over the past decade in the wrestling community, we’ve heard a lot about the “wrestling culture”. “It was the wrestling culture that killed him”, “they were the victims of the wrestling culture.” Words like personal demons and tragedy have crossed just as many lips, as dropkick and armbar. Whether Vince McMahon wants to disassociate himself from the negative or not, wrestling will never escape this dark cloud. Whether it’s mainstream movies like The Wrestler bringing it to the masses, or the unheard of death of a local Indy wrestler, the fact that these men have to travel all year round, keep volatile schedules, take care of their family and deal with stardom is never going to change. It’s all here. Fame, drugs, alcohol, strippers, family problems, spousal abuse and death. The story of “Gentleman” Chris Adams is simply the wrestling culture personified...More?
source: wrestlingtruth.com
CBS Evening News to be at NWS Show
The National Wrestling Superstars show to be staged tonight (Friday) at the Union Elks Lodge, 281 Chestnut Street in Union will also be the setting for a CBS News piece to air this weekend as a tie-in to Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler and the Academy Awards. The reporters were with Ric Flair on Thursday and will finish the story with the stars of NWS on Friday and will be conducting interviews with the fans, wrestlers, management and taping portions of the show for airing...More?
source: wrestlingfigs.com
Scotty Goldman Released
Standard line from wwe.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Scotty Goldman (Scott Colton) as of February 20, 2009. WWE wishes Scott the best in all future endeavors.
Triple H/Thor Movie News
For several months, Triple H has been rumored to play the starring role in the upcoming “Thor” movie that is set to begin filming in July. In what seems like a possible set back for Triple H, DigitalSpy.com reports that producers of the movie recently issued a casting call for the lead role looking for an actor in his 20s. The Game turns 40 on July 27th. The casting call describes the role of Thor, the mythological god of thunder, as “physically powerful, very handsome, occasionally egotistical, petulant, and wild.”
source: wrestlingexposed.com
It has been rumored that the role was offered to Daniel Craig (James Bond), who declined it. Daniel Craig will be 41 on March 2nd.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Title
February 20, 1989
Happy Birthday to Antonio Inoki
February 20, 1943
Tribute Video
Antonio Inoki Home Page
February 19, 2009
The Game Talks
On SmackDown, WWE Champion Triple H talks exclusively with J.R. What will The Game have to say following the tumultuous events on Raw involving the McMahon family?
AWA legend and WWE Hall of Famer Verne Gagne a suspect in roommate's death
Verne Gagne, the AWA legend and WWE Hall of Famer, is a resident of the Friendship Village in Bloomington, MN, an assisted living community. He was allegedly involved in an incident with Helmut R. Guttman on January 26th, which ended up with Gagne throwing Guttman to the floor. Twenty days later, Guttman passed away. Both Gagne and Guttman suffer/suffered from Alzheimer's related dementia. Police are investigating Gagne as a suspect, but it has been noted that, due to his condition, Gagne was most likely unaware of what he did and had no recollection of the incident...More?
source: prowrestling.net
Monday's Raw Rating Scores Big
This past Monday’s Raw firmly established itself as a ratings champion. Raw delivered a 4.1 rating and was seen in more than 4.5 million television households in the United States, with more than 5.9 million total viewers. It was the most-watched installment of Monday Night Raw since Feb. 26, 2007.
Actor Portraying Steroid Dealer in "The Wrestler" Arrested on Federal Drug Charges
A New Rochelle man who portrays a steroids dealer in the move "The Wrestler" was arrested tonight after a dramatic chase involving federal and local authorities.
"Art imitates life," federal Drug Enforcement Administration spokeswoman Erin Mulvey said tonight. The manhunt, which involved police cars being rammed and guns drawn, ended on Highland Avenue, where the hulking Scott Siegel of 25 Nautilus Place was captured...More?
source: lohud.com
February 18, 2009
Vince McMahon on "The Jericho Incident"
WWE star Chris Jericho wasn't laughing during an altercation with two WWE fans following a Raw house show on February 7th in Canada. The opposite was true of WWE head Vince McMahon.
Raw announcer Jerry Lawler says he was talking to McMahon prior to the Feb. 9th Raw TV taping and McMahon made a light-hearted comment to Jericho.
"Vince was kinda chuckling about it," Lawler said in an interview with the U.K. Sun. "Jericho walked by and he said: "Watch out! Jericho will hit you! He'll knock you right down!" Then he adds: "Especially if you're a girl!"
Lawler said everyone was "having a joke about it" and he didn't feel it was a big deal. He said the incident would have been common-place years ago in the territory era because fans took the good guy vs. bad guy storyline so seriously.
"We used to be able to get the fans so riled up that they literally wanted to physically attack you after the matches," Lawler said. "That hasn't happened in a long time, so it's almost like hats off to Chris Jericho – for doing his job. He's being the best bad guy that he can be."
source: the sun
Did Selig Allow MLB to Become the WWE?
Bud Selig, as the commissioner of baseball, turned a blind eye to steroid abuse and didn’t care about it...More?
source: sports.yahoo.com
Rumor Mill - Vince Tired of Christian Already?
SmackDown writer Michael Hayes originally came up with the idea of Christian Cage doing all the sneak attacks on Jeff Hardy to be revealed at the Royal Rumble. As time went on and people figured that Christian was behind it, and/or Hayes realized how Vince felt about Christian, he approached Vince with the idea of giving the role to Matt Hardy. Hayes sold the idea on the fact that Matt vs. Jeff would be a bigger surprise and bigger draw than Jeff vs. Christian, and Vince agreed with him.
John Laurinaitis had been pushing to do something with Christian sooner, rather than have him sit and wait until April. While all the talk about his return was going on, Vince started to sour on Christian. Back in 2005, whenever ideas were brought up for Christian, Vince always nixed them and only saw Cage as an upper midcarder. Vince even said in meetings that Christian had no star aura about him and that his head shot promotional photo was one of the worse he had ever seen...More?
source: wrestlingobserver
This Day in Wrestling History
Lelani Kai defeated Wendi Richter for the WWF(E) Women's title
February 18, 1985
Mildred Burke dies of a stroke
February 18, 1973
Mildred Burke vs Millie Stafford
Kerry Von Erich dies of a suicide shooting at 33
February 18, 1993
Shawn Michaels vs. Kerry Von Erich
February 17, 2009
ECW Results: The Swagger of Defeat
Full results.
The King of Kings Wins a Record Eight WWE Crowns
Triple H’s Elimination Chamber triumph Sunday over five of SmackDown’s top Superstars at No Way Out 2009 went beyond making him a 13-time World Champion. In one fateful moment, his monumental conquest decisively set The Game apart as the first Superstar to win the coveted WWE Championship eight times, more WWE Championship reigns than any other Superstar in history...More?
The WWE as the Sopranos
Triple H as Silvio Dante
Silvio was the smartest guy in the family, and a man who used his Consigliare political connections and friendship with Tony Soprano to move up to the level of family .
Triple H is referred to as "the cerebral assassin" because of his intelligence and savvy in the ring.
Also he is an expert political player with family connections to the boss. However, make no mistake, like Silvio, he still has enough violent tendencies to get the job done if needed...More?
source: bleacherreport.com
Ali, Dylan, James Brown Inspired by Wrestling’s ‘Human Orchid’
Muhammad Ali borrowed his boasting. James Brown copied his wardrobe. Bob Dylan called him a “mighty spirit.”
“Gorgeous George certainly didn’t invent the pervasive culture of narcissism that followed him, but he may well have been a catalyst, a powerful accelerant,” John Capouya writes in his spirited new biography, “Gorgeous George: The Outrageous Bad-Boy Wrestler Who Created American Pop Culture.”...More?
source: bloomberg.com
CM Punk to Appear at Golden Gods Awards
As reported on RevolverMag.com, Intercontinental Champion CM Punk is scheduled to appear at the Epiphone Revolver Golden God Awards in Los Angeles on April 7. An hour-long version of the show will be featured on MTV 2 on May 2, which should include Ozzy Osbourne receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award. More information can be found here.
Triple H to Raw?
Lots of speculation about Triple H going to Raw. Even though he was on the show last night to "save Stephanie", there is another option. Why can't Hunter and Stephanie go to SmackDown and Edge and Vickie go to Raw? I'm sure Triple H would prefer to go back to Raw, but with everyone assuming he will be drafted, it would make for a nice twist.
Update on the New 'WWE Superstars' Show
George Barrios announced today that the new "WWE Superstars" show that will begin airing on WGN this spring will feature content from all three WWE brands. Barrios said they will be presenting matches and features from Raw, ECW, and Smackdown to leverage the existing TV taping schedule they already have.
Presenting at the annual ROTH Growth Stock Conference in Orange County, California this morning, Barrios said the business aspect of the WGN deal is receiving a licensing fee in exchange for airing the WWE programming on Thursday nights.
The new show on WGN will begin airing in April after WrestleMania and will most-likely be taped before Raw on Monday nights, with ECW switching back to being taped along with Smackdown on Tuesday nights.
Kaliqo's Commentary - WWE to be Praised for Keeping the Fans in the Dark
Why is the internet community up-in-arms about the Elimination Chamber swerve at No Way on Sunday? For months there has been complaints about the WWE creative team having no originality. Now when they give you what you ask for - it's a problem.
I have been wondering why they haven't given us good stories like in the attitude era. The titles would change hands unexpectedly, there would be surprise run-ins, etc. The internet and leaked story lines changed all that. I prefer to be surprised. I prefer the old way.
I think creative should be praised for the recent story lines on Raw. An improvement on SmackDown would be nice.
WWE Hosting Oscar Party
Prowrestling.net is reporting that the WWE is hosting an Oscar week party on Wednesday at Haven in Beverly Hills, Calif. Over a dozen wrestlers are expected to attend the party, which runs from 8-11 p.m.
This Day in Wrestling History
Lex Luger defeated Johnny B. Badd for the WCW Television title
February 17, 1996
Randy Macho Man Savage received Harvard Lampoon's Real Man of the Year Award
February 17, 1998
Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall return to the WWF(E) & re-form the nWo at No Way Out
February 17, 2002
Raw Results: Game Changer
Triple H out to the ring. Full results.
February 16, 2009
Mick Foley Blasted for Blowing off TV Show
Richard O'Sullivan, one of the people who worked on Mick Foley's now defunct TV project, has spoken out about the way he feels Foley handled the situation.
Game on for WrestleMania
Master Manipulator and Cerebral Assassin claim gold in Seattle.
source: skysports.com
Ric Flair Signs Deal with Ring of Honor
Ring of Honor is proud to announce that it has signed a multi-event agreement with the legendary "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. His first appearance with the company will be in the St. Louis area on Friday, March 13th at the Gateway Center located at One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234. Tickets for this historic event are now on sale at www.rohwrestling.com.
John Cena Works Hard on his Rags to Riches Story
Related to last week's revelation that over 100 professional baseball players failed steroid tests in the past few years, John Cena says he has very strong opinions about the fate of the violators.
"They should send the guys to jail," Cena said in an interview with Jim Moore of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer prior to Sunday's No Way Out PPV. "I'm not only a guy who will say I'm clean, but I'll beat my chest to the world that I'm clean."
Cena says he's getting married by the end of the year and wants to be a strong leader and role model when prominent celebrities and potential role models are slipping in front of the general public's watchful eye...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Bret Hart defeated Steve Austin, Vader and The Undertaker for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
February 16, 1997
February 15, 2009
Triple H Regains the Throne
No Way Out Results
Undertaker vs. Triple H vs. Big Show vs. Edge (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Vladimir Kozlov WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match
Winner: Triple H and new WWE Champion
Shane McMahon vs. Randy Orton (No Holds Barred Match)
Winner: Randy Orton
Jack Swagger(c) vs. Finlay
Winner: Jack Swagger(c)
JBL vs. Shawn Michaels (All or Nothing Match
Winner: Shawn Michaels
World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber Match
Kane, Kofi Kingston, Chris Jericho, John Cena, Rey Mysterio and Mike Knox in the Elimination Chamber
Winner: Edge - After taking out Kofi Kingston before the Elimination Chamber Match began, Edge took Kingston's place and went on to pin Rey Mysterio to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.
No Way Out: Dark Match
Melina retained the WWE Women's Championship against Beth Phoenix in a dark match prior to tonight's No Way Out pay-per-view.
Fightin' Fanboys: WWE's Matt Striker
The Extreme Educator of World Wrestling Entertainment enlightens us on his affection for cosmic Marvel and more. Click here.
source: marvel.com
Date Set for Linda McMahon's Final Vote to Clear BOE Hurdle
WWE CEO Linda McMahon's nomination to the Board of Education will be voted on by the Connecticut House of Representatives on Tuesday, Feb. 17th. McMahon passed the Senate by a 34-1 vote. The one dissenter labeled the WWE as "barbaric".
Gov. Ventura: Where is MLB Commissioner Selig's indictment?
Former Minn. Gov. Jesse Ventura says he wonders why the federal government has not indicted Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig after 104 players tested positive for steroids in 2003.
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"In the early '90s, the federal government came into pro wrestling and tried to put Vince McMahon in prison for steroid use of wrestlers. My question is: They've now determined 104 baseball players failed their steroid test in 2003 - 104. They indicted Vince McMahon, why aren't they indicting Bud Selig?" Ventura asked. "He's the head of baseball, it happened on his watch."...More?
source: 9news.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Louie Spicolli died of a drug overdose at 27
February 15, 1998
The Rock defeated Mankind for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title and Shane McMahon defeated X-Pac for the WWF(E) European Heavyweight title
February 15, 1999
Eddie Guerrero defeated Brock Lesnar at No Way Out to win the WWE Championship
February 15, 2004
February 14, 2009
Mick Foley's Nixed Sitcom: Who Wanted Out?
More details have surfaced concerning the dropping of the Mick Foley sitcom project that we reported on earlier in the week. "Have a Nice Day," which was originally proposed to star Foley and a former Survivor cast member, was recently nixed when Foley decided he wanted out of the project. Lost Colony Entertainent, who was set to produce the show, had this to say on their myspace page.
Updates on Stone Cold Steve Austin
DX Reuniting?
Local advertising for events in Spokane, WA and Boston, MA have all three members of Legacy taking on John Cena and Shawn Michaels & Triple H reuniting as D-Generation X. It appears that this will be a dark match.
Paul E. Normous Memorial Event
Pro Wrestling Syndicate Proudly Presents In conjuntion with Pro Wrestling Unplugged:
"The Brawl for Paul: An E. Normous Memorial Pro Wrestling Event"
Saturday May 30th
2:30pm belltime
@ Be A Biker (BeABiker.com)
622 Haddonfield Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ
ProWrestlingSyndicate.com
This Day in Wrestling History
The Big Show debuts in the WWF(E) at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre PPV
February 14, 1999
Happy Birthday to:
Big John Studd - February 14, 1948
Ken Shamrock - February 14, 1965
Tommy Dreamer - February 14, 1968
February 13, 2009
Prelude to Satan's Structure
The 25 Greatest WWE Matches of this Decade
25. (TIE) Edge vs. Undertaker (One Night Stand 2008)
25. (TIE) Undertaker vs. Edge (SummerSlam 2008)
24. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H vs. Chris Jericho vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Booker T vs. Kane (Survivor Series 2002)
23. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit vs. Edge and Rey Mysterio (No Mercy 2002)
22. Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle (WrestleMania 19)
21. Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels (No Mercy 2008)
20. John Cena vs. Edge (Unforgiven 2006)
19. Edge and Christian vs. Hardyz vs. Dudleys (WrestleMania 16)
18. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho (WrestleMania 19)
17. Ric Flair vs. Triple H (Taboo Tuesday 2005)
16. Triple H vs. Cactus Jack (No Way Out 2000)
15. Triple H vs. Steve Austin (No Way Out 2001)
14. Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley (Backlash 2004)
13. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels (Armageddon 2002)
12. Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair (WrestleMania 24)
11. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit (Royal Rumble 2003)
10. Jeff Hardy vs. Edge vs. Triple H (Armagddon 2008)
9. Kurt Angle vs. Shane McMahon (King of the Ring 2001)
8. Edge vs. Mick Foley (WrestleMania 22)
7. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H (SummerSlam 2002)
6. Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 21)
5. Edge and Christian vs. Hardyz vs. Dudleys (WrestleMania 17)
4. Edge vs. vs. Christian vs. Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Kane (WrestleMania 21)
3. Triple H vs. Cactus Jack (Royal Rumble 2000)
2. Edge and Christian vs. Hardyz vs. Dudleys (SummerSlam 2000)
1. Chris Benoit vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H (WrestleMania 20)
source: bleacherreport.com
William Regal Reveals Heart Problem
William Regal has revealed a major heart scare nearly derailed his career after the British tour last November...More?
source: dailystar.co.uk
Mick Foley Comments on his WWE HOF Chances
“It’s weird how much talk the Hall of Fame gets and it’s definitely something people consider. You have to keep in mind that there are guys like Baron Mikel Scicluna, Johnny Rodz, The Fridge and Pete Rose in there – but Bruno Sammartino is not in there. Between Bruno and Bob Backlund, they held the old WWWF title for about 13 years and neither one is in. I’m not going to let Vince determine whether or not my career is a good one by whether or not I’m inducted. Still it would be nice to be asked one day – but I’m not counting on it and in no way would that greatly shape my memories.”
source: the sun
Kaliqo's No Way Out Predictions, Picks & Speculations
World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber Match
Kane, Kofi Kingston, Chris Jericho, John Cena, Rey Mysterio and Mike Knox in the Elimination Chamber
John Cena will retain and be drafted to SmackDown after WrestleMania.
WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match
The Undertaker, Triple H, Jeff Hardy, The Big Show, Edge and Vladimir Koslov
Triple H will win and be drafted back to Raw after WrestleMania.
Shane McMahon vs. Randy Orton (No Holds Barred Match)
I expect Shane to take some crazy bumps like he usually does. I wouldn't be surprised to see Stephanie interfere and Shane to turn on her.
ECW Champion Jack Swagger vs. Finlay
I expect Christian to interfere to continue the feud against Swagger.
Shawn Michaels vs. JBL (All or Nothing Match)
I think this angle with JBL has run its course. I expect HBK to win.
Matt Hardy Responds to Paul London's Negative Comments
From Matt Hardy's wwe universe blog:
"...If Christian did happen to become ignorant enough to interfere with me and my plans, he might find a "Black Cloud" above his head. You know, the same kind of "Black Cloud" that took away everything from some "Hooligan" that used to be employed by the WWE. And these are facts-it's someone I got hired after allowing him to have a great match with me on Velocity, and then by going to bat to management for him. It's someone who wrestled his most famous and self-confessed "favorite" WWE match in a contest that I was in and totally engineered and manufactured. And then he became bitter because he attempted to follow in my footsteps, and couldn't measure up as a man in any way-and I mean in any way. Just another example of what happens when you attempt to cross Matt Hardy, I ALWAYS win in the end. Not only am I "The Starmaker", I'm also a "Startaker." Enjoy your pathetic life, you're welcome."
The Black Cloud
"Cold Blood" Matt Hardy
TNA iMPACT! Recap 02/12
ECW original Stevie Richards made his TNA debut on last night's iMPACT! broadcast. His face wasn't shown, but he appeared in a vignette with Abyss, as Abyss' shrink. Stevie listened to Abyss rant and told him "same time next week" so it looks like this will be a regular feature. Abyss referred to Stevie as Dr. Stevie...More?
This Day in Wrestling History - HBK Loses his Smile
On a special Thursday edition of RAW, Shawn Michaels forfeits the WWF(E) Title in a move that many felt he did in order to avoid losing to Bret "Hitman" Hart at WrestleMania 13. In his promo, Michaels said he needed to go home to quote "find his smile."
February 13, 1997
February 12, 2009
Rumor Mill - WWE Interested in Half of Beer Money
Wrestlingtruth.com is reporting that TNA star Robert Roode has been sent feelers from WWE for when his contract expires in the next few months. Roode has had dark matches for WWE in the past and has remained partially on the radar through his TNA run.
Motorhead in Guitar Hero
From Metallica's facebook page:
So hey, when we were thinking about this whole Guitar Hero thing, we thought we'd see if we could drag in some of our close friends into the game, too. Not only can you play as us, but we're happy to tell you that you can also play as our pal Lemmy from Motorhead! Check out some shots of Lemmy in action!
Lemmy says, "It's great to be in Guitar Hero with all these famous people and I'm really pleased to be in it with Metallica...but James is still taller than me."
Mickey Rourke to Appear on HDNet's INSIDE MMA
This Friday, HDNet's INSIDE MMA will air the first of a two-part interview with Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner for Best Actor, Mickey Rourke. Resurgent star of 'The Wrestler' sits down with INSIDE MMA's Bas Rutten for a two-part interview on HDNet - Friday, February 13 and Friday, February 20...More?
source: prnewswire.com
Ric Flair and Undertaker appearances aren't enough to maintain the rating from last week
Monday's WWE Raw drew a 3.4 rating, which is down from the 3.6 rating the show drew last week. The drop is a surprise due to the heavily hyped appearance of Undertaker, and Ric Flair's return to WWE. Powell's POV: The Raw held during the go-home week with Vince McMahon's return to the company drew a 3.9 rating
source: prowrestling.net
February 11, 2009
Senate OKs WWE chief for school board
The state Senate voted 34-1 Wednesday to approve World Wrestling Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Linda McMahon to Connecticut's school board.
"I thought the skill set that she brought to the position was her record of organizational and business success," said state Sen. Andrew McDonald, D-Stamford. "I think a large institutional bureaucracy such as the state Board of Education could really benefit from that type of professional discipline."...More?
source: stamfordadvocate.com
Rumor Mill - More on Stevie Richards to TNA
Prowrestling.net is reporting that Stevie Richards may play a role in Abyss' current TNA storyline. Richards was backstage during this past Monday night's Impact taping and it's now being rumored that he may end up debuting with the company as the therapist Abyss continues to refer to on the program.
Head Coach of Washington Capitals Loves WWE
Sure, if you ask Bruce Boudreau about pro wrestling, he'll feign nonchalance, saying he's in his 50s and he doesn't have time to follow it anymore. "I mean, I don't buy the pay-per-views every Sunday or anything," he said.
Still, there's something there. Without much prodding after a practice this week, several media types managed to draw Boudreau into a glory days discussion that ranged from Bam Bam Bigelow to Vince McMahon to the identity of Jake the Snake's snakes. A Caps staffer recalled a debate with Boudreau about how many men have served as the Undertaker. And one media member recalled Boudreau saying the last book he read was Bret Hart's "Hitman."
("He's a Canadian," Boudreau explained. "He owned the Calgary Hitmen, so I knew he was a hockey fan.") Plus, Boudreau has met WWE stars such as John Cena and Triple H...More?
source: washingtonpost.com
Triple H on a Collision Course with WMXXV
What's a Cerebral Assassin to do? For starters, stop cracking wise and begin playing the game. Because if he doesn't get serious now, landing a title shot in Houston will prove extraordinarily difficult.
source: wwe magazine march 2009
Update on Chuck Palumbo
On Australia's Submission Radio, Chuck Palumbo speaks on his motorcycle shop CP Kustoms, and that he is in talks with TNA, CMLL, and AAA. He also claims that Triple H got the idea for the German cross symbol from him. Click here to listen to the interview. Triple H is mentioned at the 43 minute mark.
Someone should point out to Chuck that Triple H uses an iron cross as his symbol, not a German cross and there is a difference.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair defeats Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
February 11, 1996
ECW Results: Christian Returns
Christian returned to WWE, defeating ECW Champion Jack Swagger in non-title action. Full Results.
Background on ECW's Latest Rookie Debut, Tyson Kidd
Teddy Long introduced a new talent by the name of Tyson Kidd. Kidd, whose real name is TJ Wilson, is a longtime friend of the legendary Hart family and did in fact train in Stu Hart's famous dungeon. Prior to his debut on ECW, Wilson held the tag team titles in FCW with his partner DH Smith. He has been wrestling since 1995, making his professional debut when he was 15 years old.
WWE had plans to call Wilson up to the SmackDown roster with DH Smith and Natalya several weeks back as the New Hart Foundation, but those plans changed when Smith went to the creative team and pitched a role for himself on the Raw roster as a member of Legacy. As a result, there was heat on Smith from other wrestlers as they felt he damaged Wilson and Natalya's chances of making it to the main roster in a pronounced role. In a case of turnabout is fair play, Wilson and Natalya have stable roles in the company whereas Smith has been left to fend for himself in developmental.
With Wilson on ECW, Natalya has been transferred from the SmackDown roster to manage him. Natalya is close to Wilson as the WWE Diva has been dating him since November 2001 and the two have lived together for approximately six years.
sources: wrestlezone.com, pwinsider.com & rajah.com
February 10, 2009
Randy Orton-Triple H for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XXV?
Last night on RAW, Randy Orton made it known that he doesn't necessarily have to fight Cena at WrestleMania XXV. Interesting. Along with that, there was a phone call to Stephanie from someone who was obviously worried about her. Who's to say that was Vince? What if it was Triple H?
Now to the Elimination Chamber for Edge's WWE title. I honestly do not know, but I will change my guess from a few articles ago when I said Edge would again regain his title to defend it at WrestleMania XXV.
Picture this. Triple H wins the WWE title from Edge (Edge goes on to do a program with Christian or the Hardys or whatever it may be).
Randy Orton shocks us all when he challenges Triple H for the WWE title at WrestleMania XXV. Or better yet, Triple H forces it out of Orton. He wants it. He wants to beat the living hell out of Orton.
Now, that's exciting and all, but let's make this interesting. Let's say Stephanie is aligned with "Legacy." Who does she side with now?
Does she stand by her man, and husband, Triple H, or does she betray him and continue to work with Randy Orton and "Legacy," ensuring his win at WrestleMania XXV?...More?
source: bleacherreport.com
Linda McMahon Presses for Education Post
Linda McMahon, CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment in Stamford, is not taking chances with her nomination to the state Board of Education.
Gov. M. Jodi Rell appointed McMahon to Connecticut's school board, and most members of the legislature's Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee voted in favor of it.
But the full General Assembly must approve the appointment, and McMahon was at the capitol Monday introducing herself to to lawmakers, accompanied by a lobbyist from Rell's office and WWE spokesman Gary Davis, who tried to shield McMahon from reporters.
McMahon Monday confirmed she was trying to meet legislators and was happy to answer the questions of the Nominations Committee last week.
Critics are concerned that McMahon, 60, lacks a background in education and has a leading role in an industry that sells sex and violence to the children she would serve on the school board...More?
source: greenwichtime.com
More WWE HOF Inductees Confirmed
According to f4wonline.com, the legendary Von Erich family has been confirmed to be inducted into this year's WWE Hall of Fame. Other names confirmed for induction this year include "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, "Cowboy" Bill Watts, and Terry & Dory Funk, Jr.
The Jericho British Columbia Conspiracy: Work? Shoot?
Chris Jericho, acknowledged as one of the all-time nice guys in wrestling and a normal person away from the ring, is in the news. It is alleged that Jericho, a man who has had no run-ins with anyone of consequence (I’m looking your way, Bill Goldberg) and zealously protects his image, punched a female fan who accosted him after an appearance in Victoria, British Columbia.
As the WWE begins the run up to its biggest PPV of the year (Wrestlemania) by presenting their smallest PPV of the year (No Way Out) about a week after their, arguably, #1 heel gets a lot of ink and bandwith for, well, being a heel? Could it be....A work?
The pieces all add up to this incident being an angle to elevate Jericho to an even higher level of assholedom. He’s never done anything like this + the marks are not charged + there is a video tape + there are ready made scapegoats in the "Security" team that did not protect Jericho + tons of pub including a WWE press release = WORK...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
Greatest Legend of WrestleMania Voting Results
Week Two Results
* Triple H: 44%
* Kurt Angle: 22%
* Andre the Giant: 18%
* Rowdy Roddy Piper: 8%
* Kane: 8%
Running away with nearly half the votes, Triple H proved that he has the largest and most dedicated WWE fan base among the field of legendary contestants of this past week.
Even the second place finisher, Kurt Angle, was desperately far back in Triple H’s rear-view mirror, pulling in only about half the votes for a total of 22 %.
Behind Triple H came WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant and fourth and fifth finishers, Kane and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.
Paul London's Negative Spin on his WWE Experience
Former WWE star Paul London isn't a fan of Vince McMahon, WWE creative, WWE's music department, Billy Kidman, Brother Ray Dudley, Evan Bourne's Shooting Star Press, or Great Khali's on-air manager, Runjin Singh. And he's not surprised WWE finally released him late last year....More?
source: pwtorch.com
ROH Announces 7th Anniversary Show
Ring of Honor has announced its 7th Anniversary show to take place on Saturday, March 21 in New York City at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Tickets will go on sale through ROHwrestling.com.
Former WWE Diva Hints at MMA Run
From former WWE Diva Victoria's myspace blog:
"I have really increased my jiu-jitsu training. I was even training on vacation. Again, if you know me, I'm 1000% about anything I do. Now that I'm back in Louisville, I've moved from a straight Jiu-Jitsu program into a full MMA training program. I have also been contacted by several agents, a couple of whom represent current and former UFC Champions. But I think that's putting the cart in front of the horse. I think they think I can fill seats. I'll sign with someone if and when I feel that I can be a top level competitor."
WWE comes to Lima to lay the ‘SmackDown’
Lucha libre fans are in for an adrenaline rush early next year when the World Wrestling Federation, the largest wrestling corporation in the world, will bring their team of professional fighters to Peru for their popular SmackDown show.
According to the WWE’s official site, SmackDown is taking their most famous wrestling team on the road, heading down south to Lima, Peru on February 21 at the Estadio Nacional. SmackDown is distributed internationally in the United Kingdom, Peru, Spain, Ecuador, Chile and more.
The February 21 live show will feature wrestlers Triple H, The Undertaker, Edge, Jeff Hardy, Big Show, Mr. Kennedy amongst others.
source: livinginperu.com
This Day in Wrestling History - Curt "Mr. Perfect" Henning passes away
Curtis Michael "Curt" Hennig
March 28, 1958 – February 10, 2003
WWE Hall of Fame Profile
February 9, 2009
Raw Results: Coast Busted!
Shane McMahon goes Coast-to-Coast on Ted DiBiase in order to send Randy Orton a resounding message. Full Results.
How "The Game" Preps Before the Game
"Lots of Superstars pray before matches, but some guys, like Triple H, go through the routine of taping their fingers and wrists in exactly the same way..." - Jack Doan, WWE Referee on Superstar Superstitions
source: wwe magazine march 2009
FoxSports.com on Jericho Incident and Info from WWE Stars
Fox Sports website filed a report on the Jericho incident that was very much slanted toward the girl who from all videos I saw initiated the situation. The story leads with:
"Think pro wrestling is fake? Tell that to 20-year-old Ashley Levey."
http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/9201246/Report:-WWE-wrestler-hits-female-fan-in-face
Bill Behrens of wrestlezone.com spoke with other WWE stars who were at the show and they report that fans were surrounding wrestler cars as they tried to leave, beating on the cars with their fists, and that as in the situation with Jericho, the security was doing nothing.
One wrestler said "never leave the car....that was the mistake Jericho made"
A-Rod Admits, Regrets Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs
His voice shaking at times, Alex Rodriguez met head-on allegations that he tested positive for steroids six years ago, telling ESPN on Monday that he did take performance-enhancing drugs while playing for the Texas Rangers during a three-year period beginning in 2001...More?
Interesting Note on John Cena's Career
In the latest WWE Magazine, there is an article that says 49% of John Cena's career has been spent holding a WWE championship. Since Cena debuted 2,428 days ago, he has held the WWE Title, the World Title, the US Title and World Tag Titles for a total of 1,179 days.
No mention of him "holding back talent" or "using backstage politics to keep his spot"
Another Award for Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke won a BAFTA award (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) for Leading Actor in "The Wrestler." Rourke's biggest nomination is coming up on Sunday, February 22 at the 81st Annual Academy Awards for "Best Actor in a Leading Role."
February 8, 2009
Canada's Spin on Jericho Assault
The TimesColonist.com is reporting that the fans involved in the Chris Jericho assault, Ashley Levey and her boyfriend Kalen Johl, were arrested and later released...More?
WWE Releases Statement on Jericho Attack
"After leaving a live event in Victoria, British Columbia on Saturday evening, Chris Jericho's car was attacked by a mob when he was stopped at a stop sign. Unable to proceed, Chris Jericho exited his car to ask the crowd to clear a path so he could continue through the intersection. A man and a woman physically and verbally assaulted Mr. Jericho. Arena and WWE security arrived to establish enough order to allow Mr. Jericho to re-enter his vehicle and depart. The local police arrived minutes later. Mr. Jericho was unharmed in the incident. The WWE is working with local authorities who are investigating the incident to identify the man and woman who fled the scene."
Recap of Rob Van Dam and Geraldo talking about Weed and Michael Phelps
Geraldo asked RVD what he thought about Phelps losing his endorsements and RVD said it's all based on ignorance and said if Phelps had a cigarette in his mouth, nobody would be saying anything. RVD talked about how many people die from smoking cigarettes every year and how no one has died from smoking pot...More?
source: impactwrestling.com
Rumor Mill - Terry Funk Latest WWE HOF Inductee
According to amarillo.com, Terry Funk will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April. Funk says, "I don't deserve the honor." The WWE hasn't made a formal announcement about this.
Wrestling Fan Assaults Chris Jericho
This Day in Wrestling History
Pedro Morales defeated Ivan Koloff for the WWWF(WWE)
Heavyweight title
February 8, 1971
Randy Savage defeated Tito Santana for the WWF(E)
Intercontinental title
February 8, 1986
Roddy Piper defeated Bret Hart for the WCW US Heavyweight title
February 8, 1999
Happy Birthday to:
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart - Febrary 8, 1956
Sensational Sherri Martel - February 8, 1958
The Big Show - February 8, 1972
February 7, 2009
Fan Reports of Incident Involving WWE Diva at the Washington Auto Show
Fan reports from wrestlingnewsworld.com:
I was at the Washington Auto Show last night where Maria was signing autographs, and some guy apparently lunged into her, being grabby, and he was swarmed by 2 or 3 security guards and taken out of the building. I was about 15 feet away and talking to my friend when we saw security rushing the dude.
Another report:
Maria was at the Washington Auto Show last night and a man who I think had been waiting in line behind people to meet her kind of rushed her... And I think he was trying to grab her breasts or something but he literally grabbed her and was squeezing her when security rushed over and threw him down and then took him away, don't know what happened to the guy but Maria was pretty shaken up and after a few minutes she went back to signing autographs.
Serial Killer - Motorhead featuring Triple H
I am the black dead nightmare,
I bring a light so bright;
To illuminate the path we take;
I show the way all hearts break,
And I will see the old world's back be broken
As we descend into the awful
Howling,
Night.
"Fun for the whole family, isn't it? There's sort of a post-nuclear ambience! That's a spoken word-performance art piece that opens the album, and Triple H speaks it with me..." - Lemmy Kilmister
Fan Report from the SmackDown House Show 02/06
Employees that have worked at the Toyota Center here in Kennewick told me that the ovation for Triple H & Undertaker's entrances was the loudest they've ever heard while working there. It was deafening.
A-Rod tested positive for steroids in '03
Sports Illustrated says in a story posted on its web site that the New York Yankees star tested positive for two anabolic steroids. SI cited four unidentified sources.
SI reports that Rodriguez's name appears on a list of 104 players who tested positive for performance-enhancers in a 2003 baseball survey.
MLB's drug policy has prohibited the use of steroids without a valid prescription since 1991, but there were no penalties for a positive test in 2003. The results of the survey testing were meant to be anonymous under an agreement between the commissioner's office and the players association...More?
WWE.com to Undergo Weekend Upgrade
WWE.com will be upgrading its web servers and infrastructure this weekend. Beginning on Sunday, there will be new content, including exclusive coverage of "WWE Legends of WrestleMania," coming March 24 for Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3.
Chaos Loading the Chamber
Undertaker & Triple H defeated WWE Champion Edge & Big Show when The World's Largest Athlete leveled his tag partner and No Way Out opponent. Full results.
February 6, 2009
Ric Flair Signs Trading Card Deal
Ric Flair has signed an independent trading card deal with baseball card company Donruss, which will see Flair get his very own autographed Ric Flair Trading Card. The company commented "We are extremely excited to be bringing the hobby the first certified autograph cards from one of the most famous professional wrestlers of all time."
CCW Heads to the UK
Eric Bischoff is the man who started the infamous Monday Night Wars, almost putting Vince McMahon and the WWE out of business with his insurgent and hugely successful WCW.
But when WCW self-combusted and itself went under, he ended up spending five years working for his once hated rival.
And now The Bisch is back, alongside Hulk Hogan, with a new reality TV show – Celebrity Championship Wrestling...More?
source: the sun
Jimmy Valiant says Wrestling is a "Life Sentence"
Wrestling legend Jimmy Valiant gives his take on 'The Wrestler' in an interview with www.wdbj7.com:
"It's like a life sentence, you can't walk away. Yes, I identify with Mickey. He can't walk away. It's the only thing he knows how to do. It is the whole life. I give it thumbs up. In other words, I give it five suplexes, and that's the highest rating in professional wrestling, five suplexes."
Valiant adds he was offered a cameo role in the film, but declined due to a scheduling conflict.
This Day in Wrestling History
Two legends squared off for the NWA world title. Harley Race defeated Terry Funk to win the NWA world title in Toronto, Canada
February 6, 1977
February 5, 2009
Phelps Suspended from Competition
Michael Phelps was suspended from competition for three months by USA Swimming, the latest fallout from a photo that showed the Olympic great inhaling from a marijuana pipe...More?
source: espn
Kellogg Dropping Phelps Over Pot Photo
Kellogg Co. said Thursday that it will drop its endorsement deal with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps following his acknowledgment he inhaled from a marijuana pipe. Battle Creek, Mich.-based cereal and snack maker Kellogg said Phelps’s behavior is “not consistent with the image of Kellogg.”...More?
source: sports.yahoo.com
Randy Orton: WWE’s Next Megastar?
It’s been a while since WWE successfully built someone to the level of Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. John Cena won his first WWE Title from John Bradshaw Layfield at WrestleMania 20 back in 2004, thusly propelling the then 26 year old Bay Stater to the highest possible level. Cena is undisputedly the number one sports entertainer in WWE: he’s sells the most merchandise, he elicits the largest crowd reactions (regardless if it’s the “right” reaction) and does more promotion for the company than anyone else. But what’s an all conquering hero without an equally adept villainous desperado? Cena’s been at a table of one for a while now with no equal to face inside the squared circle. With the 25th anniversary of WrestleMania looming, one man is ready to step up to Cena’s level...Step forward Randall Keith Orton. I don’t know whether you’ve cottoned onto it, but Randy Orton is being pushed harder than anyone in years at the moment...More?
source: mirror.co.uk
Linda McMahon Confirmed to State School Board
World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon's nomination to the state Board of Education was approved this afternoon by the General Assembly's executive and legislative nominations committee. Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell nominated McMahon, a Greenwich resident whose WWE offices are in Stamford, last month.
Despite concerns from some Democrats about McMahon's lack of qualifications and the violent and sexual content of WWE entertainment, Sen. Majority Leader and committee chairman Martin Looney, D-New Haven, voted in her favor. Looney afterward said McMahon handled herself well during the hearing and believes it is important to have representatives from diverse backgrounds on the state school board.
Rep. Shawn Johnston, D-Putnam, was one of a handful of "no" votes. "I think this individual has made a living off a really lousy product that does harm to our youth," Johnston said before casting his vote.
McMahon's nomination now goes to the full House and Senate for approval.
source: stamfordadvocate.com
February 4, 2009
‘Voices' a hit with the WWE Universe
On the Soundtracks Chart, Voices: WWE The Music, Vol. 9 came in at No. 1, topping the soundtracks of Slumdog Millionaire, Twilight, Mamma Mia!, High School Musical 2, Cadillac Records, Juno and others.
Saliva provides No Way Out theme
The WWE Universe should be no stranger to Saliva. The Tennessee band has provided songs for several WWE pay-per-view events, and performed live at WrestleMania X8 and 2002’s Survivor Series...More?
KYDA Pro Wrestling at Career Day
It was career day at Metz Middle School in Manassas on Tuesday and 60 professionals came to share some of their “real world” experience.
Firefighters, police officers, business owners and even professional wrestlers showed up just after 9 a.m., each of them escorted to their own classroom full of 7th and 8th grade students full of questions.
“One of my favorite was ’do you have health insurance?’” said James A. Zaveski, owner of KYDA Pro Wrestling. “I thought it was a great question because everyone always asks about how much you make, but never about benefits.” Zaveski is a former Manassas Park high school counselor turned business owner.
“I think the main thing here is to tell these kids that even though they may not want to be wrestlers, there is the account that helps the wrestler out, there is the business manager that promotes the wrestler. It’s important they never give up on their dreams,” said Zaveski...More?
source: insidenova.com
Judging the Gold Standard
Is Shelton Benjamin really faced with a glass ceiling, or is it his own shortcomings that are keeping him from the promise his athleticism warrants? This week's Thoughts From The Top Rope seeks to find out...More?
