August 31, 2009
AJ Styles on MTV's "MADE"
TNA stars AJ Styles, The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky) and Taylor Wilde will all be appearing on MTV's "MADE" this Sunday mentoring a teenage girl who has aspirations to become a pro wrestler.
Events Scheduled for WrestleMania 26
Like a smaller-scale version of the Super Bowl, events leading up to WrestleMania 26 will sprawl across the Valley. Here's what is currently schediled:
• WrestleMania Axxes - Similar to the Super Bowl's NFL Experience, the interactive fan event will run March 25-27 and is likely to be at the Phoenix Convention Center.
• Pro-AM golf tournament - Expect Arizona Cardinals players to golf with wrestlers at the Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler on March 27.
• WWE Hall of Fame - Wrestling legends will be inducted during a ceremony at U.S. Airways Center in downtown Phoenix on March 27.
• WrestleMania Reading Challenge Finals - Young readers can compete at the Phoenix Public Library for entry into Wrestlemania on March 27.
A charity auction of wrestlers' art will be March 24, although a location is still unclear. WWE also is still debating whether to host a block party. Possible sites include Westgate City Center in Glendale or downtown Phoenix...More?
source: azcentral.com
Dixie Carter Wants to Cut the Number of PPV's
TNA President Dixie Carter was a guest on the Live Audio Wrestling Internet radio show on Sunday night. Host John Pollock discussed TNA's current pay-per-view formula of one event per month, Carter says she is not a fan of the monthly pay-per-view format and she would like to see the formula shaken up.
"I'm not a big fan of monthly PPVs, quite honestly, but you have contracts that keep you held in and bound at times," Carter said. "We're definitely talking about trying to shake things up and do things differently in the future."
Carter repeated her recent claims that changes are coming to TNA and that she would be addressing many of the elements of the product that have become stagnant or too formula.
"I work very, very closely [with the creative team]. I'm not going to profess to be a wrestling writer. I am good at challenging people. It's not just ratings, but other things as well," Carter said. "We've made a lot of changes internally to present the product more real and focusing on these young guys."
August 30, 2009
Ric Flair News
Ric Flair still hasn't returned any of the advancement payments owed to Ring of Honor back when he pulled out of his on air role with the company as "ROH Ambassador" last May reports PWInsider. There is also said to be another company where Flair did business with over the last year that is also owed payments as well. While there has been talk of a possible lawsuit, nothing has been filed and it isn't expected that anything will develop.
As reported on earlier, a recent film deal about Flair's life didn't end up happening as his new management team were demanding executive producer credits and even blew off a meeting with the screenwriters hired. The production company that was interested in financing the project decided to drop out as a result of this situation with Flair's new management team (which isn't The Gillespie Agency who Flair fired a few weeks ago that had been representing him for some time now)...More?
Future Raw Hosts Revealed
Bob Barker will host the September 7th show and Trish Stratus will host the September 14th show.
'Choose Death' Explores the Mind of the Necro Butcher
In what Big Vision Entertainment boasts as the Necro Butcher's "first interview ever!" on the recently released DVD, Choose Death: Inside the Mind of a Wrestling Madman, Dylan Summers said, "When I was a kid, I was a little Hulkmaniac -- trainin' sayin' my prayers and eatin' my vitamins."
These days, Dylan Summers -- known to hardcore wrestling fans around the world as the Necro Butcher -- is more likely to be eating fluorescent light tubes and stomping barefoot on thumbtacks during death matches deemed, "too violent for TV!"...More?
source: slam wrestling
J.R. Comments on Rey Mysterio's Suspension
"No, Rey Mysterio will NOT be in Montreal performing at Breaking Point no matter what advertising you have or are seeing. Rey getting suspended by WWE is still so personally perplexing. I have no idea the circumstances nor have I discussed this matter with any one in WWE so all I know is that the rules were violated and the offender has been sent home without pay. The amount of money Rey will not earn as a result of this misstep and subsequent suspension is considerable and will likely be equal to the equivalent to an entire year's earnings for main event level talent back in the day." - jrsbarbq.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon defeated Crusher & Dick the Bruiser for the AWA Tag Team title.
August 30, 1969
Paul Orndorf defeated Vader in a locker room brawl and Vader left WCW.
August 30, 1995
Triple H defeats The Rock for the WWF(E) IC Title in a Ladder Match at SummerSlam at Madison Square Garden.
August 30, 1998
August 29, 2009
Rey Mysterio Explains His Suspension......Sort of
Rey Mysterio recently spoke with The Record Newspaper in Mexico and commented on his WWE suspension. During the interview Mysterio said that he failed the test because of a drug he's taking for his knee and arm, and furthered his comments by saying that he had a prescription for the medication. However, because he had to fly to The UK for SummerSlam promotion, and because he was on vacation for a small period of time, he was unable to show WWE the valid prescription by the deadline they gave him and was suspended as a result.
source: wrestlezone.com
He can't possibly think we believe that, can he?
WWE Stars Appearing on The Food Network
Over the SummerSlam weekend in LA, WWE stars Jim Ross, The Miz, Gail Kim, Big Show and Stephanie McMahon all filmed a segment which will air on The Food Network's "Dinner Impossible" show in November.
Who Would Triple H Like to See Host RAW?
Who would Triple H pick for a guest host on RAW? "Andre the Giant," he told ign.com. "I think first of all, Andre's the one guy that I always wanted to meet that I never got to meet and he was very close to my wife. I would have loved to have met him. But also, at the same time, Andre had an incredible sense of humor that I don't think a lot of people ever saw." Triple H went on to say that he thought that Andre, the way the business is in 2009, would have been able to show more of his fun side. "I think that it was something, that in today's environment, that he could have put out there a lot more."
source: ign.com
Triple H Brings a Fan into the Ring After SmackDown
After the dark match at the Smackdown-taping in Phoenix, Triple H was saluting the crowd. Suddenly a handicapped fan asked Triple H if he could do a pose with him. Hunter asked the security if they could pull up the fan. Then Triple H and the fan stepped into the ring. At that time, Shawn Michaels entered the ring and they did the DX pose together.
The Ring Post 20
From Kevin Eck of the Baltimore Sun:
This is my ranking of the top 20 wrestlers over the past year, using the same criteria that Pro Wrestling Illustrated uses for its list: titles won, major feuds, won-loss records, quality of opponents, prominence within their individual promotion, activity and overall ability.
For this list, I treated pro wrestling as if it were an actual competition and not scripted entertainment. Therefore, I did not take into account attributes such as charisma, promo skills and whether someone is or isn’t a “great worker.” I also did not factor in backstage politics, who is married to the boss’ daughter, et cetera.
Unlike the PWI 500, I did not consider wrestlers from Japanese or Mexican promotions. My list is composed entirely of WWE and TNA wrestlers. As talented as some of the Ring of Honor guys are, the fact is that ROH is a distant No. 3 in terms of prominence.
1. TRIPLE H
2. JOHN CENA
3. EDGE
4. RANDY ORTON
5. STING
6. JEFF HARDY
7. CHRIS JERICHO
8. THE UNDERTAKER
9. SAMOA JOE
10. KURT ANGLE
Click here for the rest of the list.
This Day in Wrestling History
"The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith defeats Bret "Hitman" Hart for the WWF(E) IC Title in a classic match at Wembley Stadium in London in front of 82,000 fans.
August 29, 1992
August 28, 2009
SmackDown Results: Extreme Exodus
Following his SummerSlam triumph, a gloating CM Punk returned to SmackDown as the "only Straightedge Champion in WWE History". When The Charismatic Enigma interrupted his celebration, promising to end Punk’s reign in their steel cage rematch, Punk proposed the loser be thrown out of WWE. As the shocked WWE Universe stood witness, Hardy accepted the huge gamble. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long arrived to set the stipulation in stone.
Later that night, after years of incredible feats of reckless abandon, fate finally caught up with Jeff Hardy in a moment of tragic irony. After blocking the high-flying specialist’s climb to victory, the World Heavyweight Champion superplexed him from high atop of the cage. Hardy battled back heroically, trying to prevent his adversary from getting over the cage with every fiber of his being. But a thumb to the eye by Punk sealed his fate, allowing The Straightedge Superstar to retain his title while simultaneously vanquishing the amazing Jeff Hardy from the WWE ring. After Hardy delivered a heartfelt goodbye to the WWE Universe, the ruthless Punk added insult to injury, attacking the departing Superstar from behind with the World title. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Heyman: WWE's Punk Move Worked
The former Smackdown head writer has sided with his previous employers, despite admitting that Taker launching an unprovoked attacked on the villainous new champion "violates every principle of 'Booking 101' ever taught".
"There were a lot of people that were really upset with WWE over this storyline twist. Jeff Hardy had just put on a spectacular performance with CM Punk in a TLC Match as the main event of SummerSlam, and by having Undertaker appear out of nowhere just made everyone lose focus on the brilliant performance Hardy had delivered. But that's the entire point behind Vince McMahon's decision to go in this direction. Jeff is leaving WWE, and every moment after that main event a potential paying customer is thinking of Jeff is a moment that customer is not thinking of spending money on WWE and its shows. By placing the emphasis on The Undertaker coming after Punk, WWE ensured itself a huge attraction in the Smackdown world title picture."...More?
source: the sun
This Day in Wrestling History
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Tully Blanchard for the Georgia National Heavyweight title.
August 28, 1986
The Ultimate Warrior defeated Rick Rude for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 28, 1989
Shawn Michaels & Diesel defeated the Headshrinkers for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
August 28, 1994
August 27, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Making His Breaking Point
Given Burchill’s recent statements regarding both Gregory Helms and The Hurricane, the Chelsea, England, native must be elated after defeating ECW’s favorite superhero in his “WWE Superstars” debut. Whether or not Burchill’s theory that Helms and the green-clad Superstar are the same person is true, it is clear that The Ripper will aim to take both of them out if he has the opportunity. Thanks to an assist from his sister, Katie Lea Burchill, Paul was able to roll-up the superhero for the win, gaining retribution for the loss he was dealt last week on ECW. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rey Mysterio Suspended for Wellness Policy Violation
From wwe.com:
In accordance with WWE's Wellness Program, effective Wednesday, September 2, Oscar Gutierrez (Rey Mysterio) is suspended for 30 days for a violation of the company’s policy.
WWE Offering Personal Life Development Courses for New Talent
WWE are starting to introduce Personal Life Development courses for new talent signed and sent to developmental in Tampa, Florida. The courses are being done to help prepare the younger talents for changes in life when going on the road, experiencing fame and to help them develop skills and solutions for out-of-the-ring issues that can hurt their career.
WWE is also offering Personal Finance Education classes to all talents, working with Fidelity Investments, focusing on the importance of financial planning, saving for the long-term, balancing portfolios and managing financial responsibilities.
Also being offered are workshops on how talents can get the best health insurance for themselves and their families since WWE doesn't provide it. Media training workshops to teach talent how to best present themselves to the media and best present the WWE brand to the media are also being done. WWE is bringing in Kathleen Hessert, the president of Sports Media Challenge, for these workshops.
source: wrestling observer
Information from wwe.corporate.com
Triple H mentioned in an earlier interview that the WWE offered these programs. Hopefully new Talent will take advantage of them.
Q&A with Dixie Carter
Q. Can you talk about the decision to keep the TNA world title on Kurt Angle at the pay-per-view a day after his arrest?
A. I can talk about it to some degree because it’s an ongoing legal case. I was briefed on the details of what happened, and I also know that people are innocent until proven guilty. And I think just like most sports franchises these days, they let the legal system do what they do best and you await the outcome. And that’s what we did.
Q. Is Rhaka Khan still with the company?
A. Yes, she is currently a TNA talent...More?
source: baltimore sun
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Sgt. Slaughter.
August 27, 1948
Kerry Von Erich defeated Curt Hennig for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title and The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
August 27, 1990
Eastern Championship Wrestling was renamed Extreme Championship Wrestling.
August 27, 1994
Bertha Faye defeated Alundra Blaze for the WWF(E) Women's title.
August 27, 1995
ECW debuts on National TV on TNN. The show would air for the last time on October 6th, 2000 and eventually lead to the company's demise.
August 27, 1999
Chyna defeated Val Venis by pinning Trish Stratus in a tag match for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 27, 2000
August 26, 2009
Rhaka Khan Speaks Out on the Kurt Angle Arrest Incident
TNA Knockout Trenesha Biggers, aka Rhaka Khan, gave her first public interview since the Kurt Angle arrest incident this morning with WPXI channel 11 in Pittsburgh.
When asked about her current status with TNA Wrestling, Khan stated, "I was told that by filing the PFA I was forcing them to choose between the two of us. I knew that when I filed it. I knew there was no way I was probably going to be able to work there anymore."
In regards to Kurt Angle, Khan said, "I've forgiven so many times for what he's done to me, and I've been around him and been fine, but now, he's gone and slandered me. In the wrestling ring, you got to be able to trust the person you're working with and know that they're not going to hurt you."
source: wrestlezone.com
Judge Allows Kurt Angle Back Into House After PFA Arrest
Olympic gold medalist and pro wrestler Kurt Angle is allowed inside his suburban Pittsburgh home again, after ex-live-in girlfriend Trenesha Biggers requested a protection from abuse order and had him arrested earlier this month...More?
source: thepittsburghchannel.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Harley Race defeated Dusty Rhodes for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
August 26, 1979
Bret Hart defeated Curt Hennig for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 26, 1991
Raven returns to ECW helping Tommy Dreamer defeat The Dudley Boyz for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. This was also The Dudley Boyz last match in ECW before joining the then-WWF.
August 26, 1999
Stephanie McMahon announces that WWE Unified Champion Brock Lesner would be exclusive to SmackDown.
August 26, 2002
August 25, 2009
ECW Results: Gold & Green
The ongoing rivalry between Goldust and Sheamus intensified this week when they met again in Extreme action. But these Superstars’ differences still haven’t been resolved, as their hard-fought contest ended in a double count-out when neither competitor returned to the ring before the referee’s 10-count. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Maryland Boy Meets his Favorite WWE Superstar, John Cena
With a little help from Kids Wish Network, 6-year-old Bruce, who suffers from Hemophilia, has his wish to meet WWE Superstar John Cena granted.
There is nothing that could make a child happier than meeting his or her hero, but for a spunky little sports fan named Bruce, his excitement overflowed when he met his hero and was even a celebrity for almost a whole week...More?
source: baltimore sun
Post-Raw B-Day Bash for Vince: Shane, Linda & Stephanie Make an Appearance
Fan report sent to prowrestling.com:
Just got back from Raw at the Thomas and Mack Center. After Raw went off the air, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon, and John Cena did the crotch chop to the crowd. Cena left. Vince got on the mic and told us thanks for celebrating his birthday with him. He said we sang Happy Birthday the worst he's ever heard. Vince tried to leave and Shawn and Hunter stopped him.
Triple H told Vince he wasn't happy with how we sang to him, so give us one more shot. He said a couple of people want to join in and sing. Shane and Stephanie came out. HHH said wait we have one more. Linda came out with Pat Patterson. A random Patterson chant started.
Pat got the mike and said he'll sing a few bars since Vince has always done things his way. He then sang "My way" with Shane, Stephanie, and HHH doing backup. We all sang "Happy Birthday" and Vince ate it up, then he ran out of the arena. HHH, Shawn, and Shane shook hands to send everyone home.
credit: Rob Dalton, www.prowrestling.net and wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
WWF(E) World Champion Bob Backlund battled AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkle to a double countout in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
August 25, 1979
Vivian Vachon died in a motor vehicle accident at age 40.
August 25, 1991
WWF(E) Excess debuts at 10 PM on TNN.
August 25, 2001
Brock Lesnar defeats The Rock to become the youngest WWE Champion (at the time before Orton) at SummerSlam '02.
August 25, 2002
August 24, 2009
Ballfield in Maryland Dedicated to Nicholas Adenhart
The mother of the late Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart has fulfilled her top priority since her son was killed in an traffic accident in April.
On Sunday, Janet Gigeous joined about 150 people in putting Adenhart's name on the Little League field in Halfway, Md., where he honed his skills.
The red, white and blue sign designates the diamond as Nicholas James Adenhart Memorial Field.
The sign includes a quote from Pete Rose: "You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be ... in baseball and in life."
The man charged in the drunken-driving crash that killed Adenhart and two others in Fullerton, Calif., is scheduled for trial in November.
source: assoiciated press
Triple H Reflects on ‘WrestleMania 25’ and the Future
If "WrestleMania 25” participant and "WWE Raw” wrestler Triple H (real name Paul Michael Levesque) has anything to say about it, he and his fellow wrestlers will end their careers in reasonably good physical shape and with money in the bank.
"That movie accurately portrayed our business,” he says. "Here’s a guy who was on a big level at one time, but is no longer doing it, scraping to get by but can’t let go.
"It’s no different from the music business or the actor in local community theater who can’t admit the fact that maybe the dream is past. It happens in every walk of life.”
As to whether "The Wrestler” should be required viewing, Triple H says, "Well, sure, and hopefully it did smarten some of them up. But it’s not how much you make; it’s how much you save.”...More?
source: newsok.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Bruiser Broady was stripped of the Florida State Heavyweight title.
August 24, 1982
Malcom "King Kong" Kirk died from a serious heart condition discovered after he fell ill after a match.
August 24, 1987
Ricky Steamboat defeated Steve Austin for the WCW U.S. Heavyweight title.
August 24, 1994
August 23, 2009
ROH Announces The Dragon is Leaving
Bryan Danielson has agreed in principle to a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment.
Bryan has been an exemplary talent and a wonderful member of the Ring of Honor locker room and family since the inception of the company. We couldn’t be happier for Bryan and all of his successes, many of which Ring of Honor has been proud to witness first hand.
We congratulate Bryan on the beginning of this next journey in his brilliant career, and wish him all the best as he progresses...More?
source: rohwrestling.com
How DX Won the War
After being repeatedly ambushed, double-teamed and otherwise abused by Legacy, Triple H reached out to his long-time friend and co-founder of D-Generation X, Shawn Michaels, for some help putting these Young Turks in their place. Though Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase gave the experienced ring veterans more trouble than they expected, it was DX who walked away with the victory after Michaels pinned Rhodes...More?
source: wwe.com
SummerSlam Results
17,129 in attendance for tonight's show.
Dark Match
Beth Phoenix won a 15-Diva Battle Royal
Rey Mysterio(c) vs. Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Title
Winner: Rey Mysterio(c)
Jack Swagger vs. MVP
Winner: MVP
Cryme Tyme vs. Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show
Winners: Chris Jericho & Big Show(c)
The Great Khali vs. Kane
Winner: Kane
D-Generation X vs. The Legacy
Winners: D-Generation X
ECW Title Match: Christian vs. William Regal
Winner: Christian(c)
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Winner: Randy Orton(c)
World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk
Winner: CM Punk(c)
After CM Punk won the title, the lights went out and The Undertaker came out to chokeslam Punk.
SummerSlam PPV Opener with DX
The particiapnts for tonight's show are shown on graphics and DX is making shadow figures on it. They do a little skit where they basically announce they're back. The pyro hits and we go to the Staples Center in Los Angeles where Jim Ross welcomes everyone to SummerSlam.
source: impactwrestling.com
SummerSlam Party Mention
From Mario Menounos of Access Hollywood:
Crazy day yesterday-interviewed sandra bullock/bradley cooper for their new movie all about steve..fun! Then last night hung out w/vince and linda mcmahon and hhh of the wwe for nancy o'dells charity event.so fun-loove wwe!
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This Day in Wrestling History
Triple H defeats Mick Foley for his first WWF(E) World Title one night after SummerSlam.
August 23, 1999
August 22, 2009
Triple H Comments on the WWE Wellness Policy and Retirement Prep
Triple H is featured in the weekend edition of "Pop," the weekly TV guide in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Hunter promoted WWE's Wellness Policy and retirement preparation for the Superstars:
"We have financial planning for guys. We have been helping them to have a normal life," Hunter said. "Once you're out of the spotlight, how do you go back to being a normal guy? Do you still have money left? We offer all that to our talent that are current, and we also have programs for talent that have worked for us in the past."
WWE's SummerSlam Kickoff Party
WWE held their "SummerSlam Kickoff Party" last night in Hollywood, which was attended by both wrestlers and celebrities alike. Among those in attendance were Triple H, Randy Orton, Big Show, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, MVP, The Bella Twins, Alicia Fox, Dolph Ziggler, Eve Torres, Rosa Mendes, Gail Kim, Michelle McCool, Tiffany, Christian, Tommy Dreamer, Cryme Tyme, William Regal, Ted DiBiase, Maria Menounos, Melody Thornton, Verne Troyer, Nancy O'Dell, Joel Madden, and Leeza Gibbons, among others. You can see pictures from the event by clicking here and here.
Rumor Mill - DX T-Shirt Causing Controversy - UPDATED
The new D-Generation X t-shirt that WWE recently released features the slogan "World's Biggest Member" on the back. Apparently the t-shirt caused some kind of reaction, as the shirt has already been pulled off the WWE merchandise website page.
The slogan on the shirt did seem out of place since it was marketed to children.
D-Generation-X wore the shirt at SummerSlam and on Raw. The shirt is again available on wweshop.com
David Lagana Speaks on his Departure from WWE and Rumors He was an "Internet Leak"
“I was on vacation, I got a phone call to see Stephanie, [McMahon] and that was it. It had been six years almost to the day. I went to WWE in the hopes of lasting six weeks to go to Wrestlemania 18 and it became my life.”
“Wouldn’t the story of me being a leak, be a leak in itself? I’m sure whoever put that information out had a grudge. I’m a fan first; I love the surprise aspect of the business. Nothing is better than a live crowd living and dying on the emotion created by the boys in the ring. To spoil is ruin; I wouldn’t still be trying to help the business if I was out to ruin.” Plus, if I was the leak I would have had much better press out about me. Some people out there really dislike me. Spend an hour talking wrestling or even life with me; you’ll learn what I’m all about.”...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Sgt. Slaughter for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title.
August 22, 1982
Mick Foley defeats Steve Austin & Triple H in a Triple Threat Match to become WWF(E) Champion at SummerSlam '99. Jesse "The Body" Ventura was the special guest referee.
August 22, 1999
Lita defeated Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley for the WWF(E) Women's title and Shane McMahon defeated Steve Blackman for the WWF(E) Hardcore title.
August 22, 2000
Professor Toru Tanaka (Charles "Charlie" J. Kalani, Jr.) died of a heart attack at age 70.
August 22, 2000
August 21, 2009
Cody Rhodes Weighs in on the Lack of Stars on Raw
"I personally think that when people say stuff like that, when people say there hasn't been a breakout, I ask them if they saw the last breakout coming," Rhodes said in an interview with AOL Fanhouse. "Monday Night Raw is like a varsity team. And it's filled with freshmen. Very talented, very young, but it's something the fans are now getting to grow with. It's a cool experience. I can remember watching Michaels go from tag to Intercontinental Champion to taking the longest run possible to the WWE championship. I think it might be a while till somebody becomes that breakout star, but I know that you have a lot of hopefuls."
Rhodes specifically put over Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger, Evan Bourne and, of course, Legacy as the potential stars of the future.
SmackDown Results: Hardys Ride Again
The night’s main event featured the reunited Hardy brothers, who proved they are once again a force to be reckoned with in WWE. A fired-up Matt Hardy took care of business by dropping No. 1 contender CM Punk with a Twist of Fate to get the pinfall for his team. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Kaliqo's Commentary on the Mickie James vs. Gail Kim Match
Reportedly, Mickie James received a lot of heat for showing her frustration at the the end of her match with Gail Kim. It was obvious that Gail was hurt during the match. Mickie broke character, and showed her concern for Gail. She raised Gail's hand at the end of the match, even though she pinned her.
If this is true (and I hope it is), I am in agreement with the WWE office being upset with her. We fans understand that the Superstars/Divas are not legitimately trying to hurt each other. And I'm sure when they do, they feel remorse - well at least some of them. But wrestling is about playing your part and Mickie didn't play her part last Monday.
When The Kliq (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall) embraced in the middle of the ring at Madison Square Garden, Hunter was chastised, offered his release, humiliated and buried. If Mickie only go yelled at, I think she got off easy. It has been roughly 13 years since the "MSG Curtain Call". You would think the younger starts would learn from the mistakes of the veterans. She isn't going to get much sympathy here.
Pro-Wrestling/NOAH Training Camp
Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat will be representing Talent Relations from WWE and Prowrestling NOAH will also have representatives at the camp scouting talent for its next generation of Superstars...More?
Mickie James #1, Awesome Kong #2?
Pro Wrestling Insider has ranked WWE Diva Mickie James as the top female wrestler in the world. Number two this year is TNA's Awesome Kong, who was ranked number 1 last year.
Sports Entertainment vs. Pro Wrestling
It's no secret WWE wants to make itself more Hollywood to become more mainstream with the audience. Celebrity guest hosts on Monday Night Raw is the latest example.
Sports entertainment differs from pro wrestling as it brings the company and personas to other levels of opportunity and popularity. Out with the old. In with the new.
Like him or not, we have a new President, change. Like it or not, we have new technology, change. Like it or not, we have a new genre of wrestling/sports entertainment, change.
Change hopefully resonates growth. If things remain status quo, it is difficult to grow. Whether WWE's sports entertainment format works will take time to answer, but you never know unless you try.
source: miamiherald.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Dusty Rhodes defeats Harley Race for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.
August 21, 1979
August 20, 2009
Q&A with Chris Jericho
Keven Eck of the Baltimore Sun conducted an interview with Chris Jericho:
When you were in WCW, it seemed as if the guys at the top were reluctant to work with and elevate guys who had potential such as yourself. Now that you are in the position of being a top guy, did what you experienced in WCW influence how you approach working with younger guys?
It wasn’t reluctance; it was just denial. They just wouldn’t do it and it [ticked] me off so much because there was a lot of money left on the table. It’s something that I said that I would never do. We’re in a crisis period in WWE and we need to build new guys. When Shawn Michaels came back to Raw, he said, “Whose been built since I left?” On Smackdown we’ve built [John] Morrison and [Dolph] Ziggler and Cryme Tyme. The Intercontinetal title has been rebuilt now with Rey Mysterio. But I can’t tell you on Raw who has been built over the last six months. They better do it soon, because when this generation of performers is gone, who will replace them?...More?
WWE Superstars Results: Serious Summer Slams
An amazing back-and-forth match saw The Gold Standard use his veteran knowledge to come out victorious against the up-and-coming Tyler Reks. While every WWE Superstar is extremely athletic, not many are on the level of these two competitors. The battle they fought was a stunning display of both men’s in-ring abilities but in the end, it was Benjamin’s Paydirt that capped it all off and gave him the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE - It's A Girl Thing
It turns out that women have a taste for headlocks and body slams, too.
World Wrestling Entertainment, which has long had a stranglehold on the elusive but lucrative young male demographic, has begun to attract an increasingly female audience.
Thanks to a shift toward more family-friendly storylines and away from more violent and edgy storylines, a growing number of women are tuning in to watch events like "Monday Night Raw," "Friday Night SmackDown" and this Sunday's "SummerSlam."
According to Nielsen ratings data supplied by the WWE, viewership in the second quarter among females 25-34 is up 13.7 percent from a year ago, while the number of women aged 50 and up who tune in has jumped 23 percent...More?
source: nypost.com
Well, I've been saying women love wrestling for the past three years. It's nice they took notice.
MyNetwork TV Signs Affiliate Deal
MyNetworkTV is seeking one-year affiliate deals as it adopts a "hybrid" programming approach with off-network dramas, original productions of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" and "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" in its lineup. Its new season begins Sept. 28...More?
source: mediapost.com
Laurel, MD Wrestler Seeks Return to WWE Ring
People in Laurel have trouble recognizing Patrick Brink, the short, skinny kid who attended Oaklands Elementary and Eisenhower Middle School in the 1990s.
That's because Brink, now 28, is a 6-foot-6-inch professional wrestler who weighs in at 260 pounds.
Brink recently spent eight months in his dream job working for World Wrestling Entertainment as "Kaleb O'Neal" but was released in March after a series of setbacks, including the deaths of family members and friends...More?
source: gazette.net
This Day in Wrestling History
Bret Hart returns to the ring for the first time after the untimely death of his brother Owen. Bret defeated Hulk Hogan by DQ at a WCW house show.
August 20, 1999
August 19, 2009
Kurt Angle Blames PFA Arrest On Ex-Girlfriend
Olympic gold medalist and professional wrestling champion Kurt Angle said on Wednesday that his live-in girlfriend got him arrested on an alleged violation of a protection-from-abuse order after the two had broken up.
Just a few hours after returning to Pittsburgh from Orlando, Fla., where he had been performing for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling the past three days, Angle told WTAE Channel 4's Michelle Wright that he can't get back into his Moon Township home because the alleged victim is still there.
Breaking into tears during the interview, Angle said spending nine hours in custody after his arrest Saturday morning was the lowest point of his life.
"I didn't do anything wrong, and I was sitting there in the (Allegheny) county jail," Angle said...More?
source: thepittsburghchannel.com
ECW Results: A Regal Road to SummerSlam
After ECW Champion Christian’s tag team partner, Tommy Dreamer, was savagely attacked backstage by their main event opponents, Vladimir Kozlov & William Regal, Captain Charisma was forced to find a new associate Tuesday night as Dreamer began showing concussion-like symptoms. Christian unexpectedly partnered with Ezekiel Jackson to face No. 1 Contender Regal & The Moscow Mauler.
During the match, the Extreme, unstoppable force known as Ezekiel Jackson ran into the ring after his adversary, Kozlov. But Jackson didn’t lay a hand on The Sambo Master, instead turning on the ECW Champion, leveling his partner, allowing Regal to pin Christian for the victory. Not to be outdone, Kozlov continued his weeks-long game of one-upsmanship with Jackson, picking up Christian and furthering the damage. Finally, Jackson hit the already-battered Christian one last time. Throughout the carnage, No. 1 Contender Regal stood by devilishly smiling and encouraging Jackson and Kozlov, while watching the brutal decimation of his SummerSlam opponent. Full results.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Lilian Garcia
August 19, 1973
The last edition of WCW Saturday Morning aired on TBS.
August 19, 2000
August 18, 2009
Tanahashi Injured, Vacates IWGP title
Hiroshi Tanahashi vacated the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, days after fracturing his orbital bone in a G1 Semi-Final match with Shinsuke Nakamura. His defense against Tajiri scheduled for September 27th at the Kobe World Hall has been cancelled, and there will be a title decision match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Togi Makabe to determine the new champion. This past Sunday, Makabe defeated Nakamura in the finals of the G1 Climax Tournament.
source: wrestleview.com
Varon Calls Out Couture
She has zero professional mixed martial fights but that doesn't mean Lisa Marie Varon, better known as "Victoria" in the WWE and "Tara" in TNA Wrestling, isn't shooting high. At least as far names go. Varon, who is 38 years old, is trying to capitalize on the recent progress of female MMA fighting by jumping into the fray...More?
source: sports.yahoo.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Tom Prichard
August 18, 1959
Ricky Steamboat defeated Paul Orndorff for the WCW Television title.
August 18, 1993
Shawn Michaels defeats Vader to retain the WWF(E) World Title at SummerSlam.
August 18, 1996
August 17, 2009
TNA Removes Don West as Color Commentator
Taz replaced Don West as the color commentator at tonight's TNA Impact taping in Orlando, Fla. Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com reports that West will remain with the company and received a promotion in the merchandising department.
Raw Results: Are You Ready?
After months of seclusion, Shawn Michaels finally made his climactic return to D-Generation X and Monday Night Raw, much to the thrill of the WWE Universe. Any celebration, however, would prove short-lived. As Michaels and partner Triple H addressed the crowd, their SummerSlam opponents, The Legacy attacked DX from behind. Then it was Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase’s turn at the microphone. They informed the stunned crowd that yes, they ARE ready. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Raw Stars on SmackDown Next Week
Triple H and Shawn Michaels are advertised for the SmackDown taping at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ next week:
John Cena, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, The Big Show, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Christian, Finlay, Evan Bourne, Mark Henry, The Great Khali, Cryme Tyme, John Morrison, Shelton Benjamin, Michelle McCool, and many more of your favorite SmackDown & ECW Superstars
MAIN EVENT
John Cena and DX vs. Randy Orton & The Legacy
Sabin & Shelley Challenge for Japan Tag Titles In September
TNA's Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) have been confirmed to challenge the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Titles against current champions Ryusuke Taguchi & Prince Devitt on September 13 in Tokyo's Korakuen Hall for New Japan Wrestling.
source: wrestlezone.com
Update on Hamilton/Deep South vs. WWE Lawsuit
According to a new report by PWInsider, attorneys for Jody Hamilton and Deep South Wrestling responded on August 6 to attempts by World Wrestling Entertainment to throw out the entire lawsuit being brought against them by Hamilton and Deep South. While WWE claimed earlier that Hamilton and Deep South "failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted and that the lawsuit failed to show any alleged wrongdoing on WWE's part, Hamilton's response was that both parties each had a 90 day clause in the agreement. The filing on August 6 reads, "Because compliance did not fit nicely into WWE's plans, it opted to take matters into its own hands and to act tortuously, unlawfully, maliciously and with conscious indifference to the consequence of its action. WWE was surreptitiously making arrangements to consolidate and move its operations to Florida."
WWE RAW Guest-Host Stint New 'Must-Have' for Celebrity Resumes
Apparently, the over-the-top gladiator-esque brawls that feature men in unitards is the hipster destination for many A and B listers. Variety has revealed that Vince McMahon's WWE RAW guest-host slot is a hot ticket, and they reveal some future candidates...More?
source: monstersandcritics.com
August 16, 2009
TNA Spokesman Declines Comment on Kurt Angle's Arrest
Excerpt from an article on PennLive.com:
Kurt Angle, the current heavyweight champion of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, was scheduled to appear in a TNA Wrestling event Sunday night in Orlando, Fla. Steven Godfrey, spokesman for Nashville, Tenn.-based TNA Wrestling, declined comment on the arrest but said the main event between Angle, Sting and "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan would go on as scheduled.
Godfrey also said TNA has a drug policy in place for staff and performers, but he declined to release the details...More?
This Day in Wrestling History - Evolution Turns on Randy Orton
One night after defeating Chris Benoit for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam '04, Evolution turns on Randy Orton on RAW following the main event re-match between Orton and Benoit.
August 16, 2004
Commentary on the PWI 500
The PWI 500 for 2009 is out, listing the 500 best wrestlers of the past year. Here is commentary on the top 100 from the NY Pro Wrestling Examiner:
1. Triple H – Triple H had the WWE Title for much of the year and won a big match at Wrestlemania. Still, too much of the past year has been spent jobbing to Randy Orton and his cronies to truly be worthy of the number one spot.The only reason I posted this, is that someone has finally acknowledged that Triple H jobs to other wrestlers on a consistent basis. The Examiner is a user-generated site, but it's nice to see someone else note that he doesn't win all the time. You can't job and hold people down at the same time.
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