Dark Match
Gail Kim, Kelly Kelly, Eve Torres & the Bella Twins defeated Jillian Hall, Katie Lee, Natalya, Maryse & Alicia Fox
ECW Champion Christian vs. Ezekiel Jackson
Winner: Christian
U.S. Champion The Miz vs. MVP
Winner: The Miz
WWE Champion Sheamus vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Sheamus by DQ due to interference by Cody Rhodes
Women's Champion Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James
Winner: Mickie James New Women's Champion
World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio
Winner: The Undertaker
Royal Rumble
Winner: Edge
Beth Phoenix in the Rumble! Shawn eliminated Hunter. Edge returns.
Full List of Royal Rumble Participants & Eliminations
16,697 in attendance
January 31, 2010
2010 Royal Rumble Results
FCW New TV Deal on My 33 TV in South Florida
WBFS-My 33 and Florida Championship Wrestling have teamed to broadcast FCW programming for four weeks leading to the Miami-Dade County Fair.
FCW programming will broadcast on My 33 from 11 a.m.-noon on March 13, 20, 27 and April 3. The four-week run will climax on April 3 with a FCW live event at the fair.
If the four-week block clicks with viewers/ratings, it's very possible FCW could have a permanent slot on My 33...More?
source: miamiherald.com
WWE Supershow Results - Macon, GA
DX and Kofi defeated Orton, Rhodes and DiBiase as all 3 got to hit their finishers. Crowd was really into Michaels and HHH. At one point in the match members of the Legacy all got their trunks pulled down for an impromptu "moon over Macon".
All in all it was a solid show. Better than the one I saw in Columbus about 2.5 years ago. Michaels and HHH did a great job of shaking hands with the fans and high fiving everyone. Good mic work by Tyler Reks, The Miz, and Sheamus as they attempted to generate some animosity from the fans...More?
source: fan report
Royal Rumble Match Participants
John Cena
Batista
Triple H
Chris Jericho
Shawn Michaels
Matt Hardy
CM Punk
Shelton Benjamin
Ted Dibiase
The Great Khali
Cody Rhodes
Yoshi Tatsu
MVP
Chris Masters
The Miz
William Regal
Kofi Kingston
Kane
R-Truth
Mark Henry
Zack Ryder
Jack Swagger
Big Show
Evan Bourne
Carlito
Five spots still remain.
D-Generation X Members on a Collision Course in 'Royal Rumble'
Eight years ago, Triple H returned to World Wrestling Entertainment after an eight-month hiatus from a severe quadriceps muscle tear that could've ended his career.
He made his triumphant return at the "Royal Rumble" pay-per-view event in Atlanta, where he won the 30-man over-the-top battle royal match and earned a title shot at WrestleMania 18. At WrestleMania 18 in Toronto, "The Game" defeated Chris Jericho to win the WWE undisputed championship.
Today's Royal Rumble event returns to the "ATL" with the match centered around Triple H and his tag team partner, Shawn Michaels.
Although D-Generation X has had another nice run as a tag team the last six months, they have goals as singles competitors going into WrestleMania 26...More?
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This Day in Wrestling History
Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn, Eddie Guererro and Dean Malenko show up on RAW. The group would be known as "The Radicalz."
January 31, 2000
January 30, 2010
Strikeforce Miami Results
Bobby Lashley and Hershel Walker win their fights. Click here for full results.
Ring of Honor Confirms Re-Signing of Davey Richards
Davey Richards has re-signed with Ring of Honor and has been pulled from all future Dragon Gate USA and EVOLVE Wrestling shows. It is believed that Richards signed a contract that forces him to get all bookings approved by ROH management, a clause that is typically in a lot of the higher level talent's contracts.
Dragon Gate USA released the following statement:
"Effective immediately Davey Richards has been removed from all DGUSA and EVOLVE events. I have been advised not to make more comments now. We apologize for the lineup changes and will do our best to make it up to you. We wanted to get word out now so we don't false advertise."
source: indywrestlingnews.com
Press release from ROH.
Location & Venue for WrestleMania XXVII
WrestleMania XXVII will be held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georiga next spring. There will be an press conference held by WWE to make the announcement on February 1st at noon.
WWE brings WrestleMania to Dome in 2011.
January 29, 2010
Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio & CM Punk on SmackDown
"You dont drink, smoke or do drugs...ok neither do I..., but I don't look like I've been on a week long crack binge with Amy Winehouse" - Triple H to CM Punk
Ring of Honor Sues Ric Flair
According to pwinsider.com, Ring of Honor has filed a lawsuit against Ric Flair, alleging that Flair owes the company over $40,000. The suit was filed this past Thursday in Bucks County, PA.
ROH says that Ric Flair was signed to make five appearances for the company, at $10,000 per appearance. Flair did not make the appearance in Montreal in July of 2009, and failed to repay the $10,000 that was paid to him for the event. Also, the suit alleges that Flair came to terms with the company to appear in an authority figure role on the ROH TV show. Flair was paid $35,000 for the TV appearances and only made one appearance. The second taping is when Flair showed up, and made a brief announcement to the crowd that he was resigning due to his relationship with WWE.
The belief was that Flair was going to use his relationship with ROH so that his son Reid could work there and continue his pro wrestling education. Those plans never happened, due to Reid being arrested on several drug charges last year. At this time, ROH has made no official comment on the deal.
SmackDown Results: Whirlwind Before the Rumble
With Luke Gallows and recently inducted Straight Edge Society member Serena lurking at ringside, Triple H triumphed over The Second City Saint, though not the way he may have intended. As The Game was setting up The Pedigree, Serena and Gallows attacked, causing the official to call for the bell. Once the trio had secured their post-match advantage, they tried to cap off their assault by shaving Triple H’s head. But HBK swiftly arrived to even the score and DX cleared the ring of Gallows. When they turned their attention back to Punk, however, the “Straight Edge savior” suddenly pulled Serena in front of him in order to save himself. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Q&A with Sheamus
Last year at this time, WWE superstar Sheamus was still learning the ropes and training at Florida Championship Wrestling, the company's developmental group in Tampa, Florida. But a lot has happened since then for the muscular, pasty-skinned Irishman with fiery red hair.
First, he got the call he'd been waiting for and was brought up to the main WWE roster last June. Once there, he quickly stood out and became a breakout star. It only took six months before he was in the main event of a pay-per-view. That was last December where he defeated John Cena at Tables, Ladders and Chairs to become the WWE Champion.
This Sunday, Sheamus will once again be in the main event as he defends the WWE Championship against Randy Orton at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. FanHouse spoke with Sheamus about his recent success. Click here.
Update on TNA iMPACT! Airing on Mondays
It looks as if Spike TV may have jumped the gun on TNA iMPACT! moving to Monday night. The Spike TV website had iMPACT! scheduled to air on Monday March 1st at 9PM. But now the date has been changed, and it now reads as TBD.
Universal Studios updated the TNA schedule on their website. They replaced the March 8th and 9th tapings with March 1st and 2nd. Apparently the move to Mondays is not written in stone.
source: pwinsider.com
WCW Is Back And Its New Name Is TNA
Earlier this month, something happened in the world of professional wrestling that hasn't been seen in something like a decade: Two competing wrestling companies actually went head-to-head with their television programming on a Monday night.
For one night in January 2010, the "Monday Night Wars" of the 1990's were back. But wait — it gets even better. Between the two Monday night wrestling shows — WWE's Monday Night Raw and TNA's Impact — the names involved read like some kind of sports entertainment time warp.
TNA's three-hour extravaganza not only marked the return of Hulk Hogan, but also names like Ric Flair, Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, and the Nasty Boys.
Raw countered with the return of Bret "Hitman" Hart, who hasn't been seen in a WWE ring since Vince McMahon screwed him out of the world championship twelve years ago in a rare, real-life incident fans still refer to as the "Montreal Screwjob."...More?
source: blogcritics.org
January 28, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Rumble on their Mind
Chris Jericho appeared on “WWE Superstars” this week, and proceeded to talk himself up in his typical fashion. As the condescending Superstar claimed that he would be the one to win the Royal Rumble Match he was interrupted by his SmackDown rival, R-Truth. The rapping Superstar disputed Jericho’s claims at greatness, instead insisting that he would not only win the match but also be the one to eliminate the long-winded braggart. R-Truth then backed up his claim by chasing Jericho from ringside. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Update on Chris Jericho & Hurricane Helms; Matt Hardy Also Involved?
The entertainment news website TMZ.com says several people were in the cab with Helms and Jericho when things allegedly got violent and that cops tell them Helms struck three people -- including Jericho, a man and a female passenger.
Police say Helms ran away but later came back. He admitted he'd had a lot to drink in a short time.
No one wanted to press charges for the fight. But police say the two wrestlers were too drunk to let go. Both men were released on bond...More?
source: local12.com
Matt Hardy's possible involvement.
B.G. James on a DX Reunion: It "Wasn't Meant to Be"
B.G. James comments on Vince, Shane, a DX reunion and his participation in the legends mania event taking place on March 12-13. Click here.
Friends, Kong Secure Funds for Haiti Relief
Wrestlers 4 Haiti, a group hastily formed with great cooperation and organization by pro wrestler Kia Stevens, better known as Awesome Kong, and about two dozen of her compatriots, have raised more than $6,000 for the relief efforts in that earthquake-ravaged country...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair debuts the famous "WWE Desire" video featuring legends of the past and present in an attempt to convince Vince McMahon to stop from bringing the nWo into the WWE.
January 28, 2002
January 27, 2010
Real Championship Wrestling Results - January Infiltration featuring The Briscoes
250-300 were in attendance while going up against the Raven-Colts game. Click here.
Jericho and Helms Arrested
TMZ.com is reporting that WWE stars Chris Jericho and Gregory "Hurricane" Helms were both arrested early Wednesday morning at a gas station in Kentucky after being described as "extremely intoxicated" in public. Both were released on $120 bond each.
Vince McMahon Note
From an interview with Playboy:
Linda and I have been married for 34 years now, but we're really different. She would always read to the kids at night. I'd make up stories for them, and my stories were full of action. Couldn't help it. They've just had their bath and they smell so good, they're tucked into their little beds and they're so sweet that you just want to eat them. I'd tell them a story, kiss them goodnight, and they would be absolutely wired. Linda would have to calm them down. So Shane was scared one night. He thought Dracula was in the closet. I said, "Oh yeah? Watch this." I went in that closet and started growling and yelling, having a battle. I threw a little furniture. Now Shane's really scared to death, until finally his dad walks out of the closet. I said, "Son, you never have to worry about Dracula again. Dracula's dead."
TNA iMPACT! Moving to Monday Nights
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that TNA has decided to permanently air Impact on Monday nights to go head-to-head with Monday Night Raw. As of now, the plan is to air a live Impact every other Monday night, and tape an Impact broadcast on Tuesday nights which will air on the Monday nights that the show does not air live.
It is unclear at this time whether or not Impact will retain or change its current 9-11pm time slot. The move to Monday nights is expected to take place in March, following the Monday broadcast that TNA has announced for March 1st.
Santino Sitcom
In an article posted on AOL Television’s Web site, WWE Superstar Santino Marella reveals that WWE is working on developing their own sitcom starring none other than Santino himself. Regarding the situation, the Italian Superstar said that he would be “the next one to cross over, the next Hollywood star.”
With filming starting in the next few weeks, the plan is that Santino will star in the sitcom alongside WWE Diva Beth Phoenix and WWE Superstar Vladimir Kozlov, playing his girlfriend and best friend respectively.
As it stands now, plans are that the show will originally air on WWE.com, and then if all goes well, it will find a home on a network. To read more on this developing story, click here.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History - Andre the Giant Passes Away
Andre Rene Roussimoff May 19, 1946 - January 27, 1993
Due to his immense stature it seemed inevitable that Andre would excel in the wrestling world. He had just started to make a name for himself in the ring as "Monster Eiffel Tower" or "Monster Roussimoff" when French-Canadian wrestler Edouard Carpentier first laid eyes on him. Carpentier was impressed with Andre's raw talent and decided to bring him to North America. Andre began wrestling under the name Jean Ferre in Canada for Grand Prix Promotions. In a short time Andre went from the undercard to being a headlining name. Inspired by the movie King Kong he acquired the nickname, "The 8th Wonder of the World," which stayed with him for the rest of his career.
By the time Andre had performed in front of 20,000 wrestling fans in Montreal, his legend had reached Vince McMahon, Sr. at the World Wide Wrestling Federation's (WWWF) headquarters. McMahon would forever alter Andre's life. In 1972, McMahon signed Andre to wrestle for the WWWF and changed his name to capitalize on his colossal size. "Andre the Giant" became one of the most recognizable names in wrestling. Andre performed under his new name at Madison Square Garden, where he easily defeated his opponent Buddy Wolfe without breaking a sweat. Before long, Andre's venues were sold out and wrestlers lined up to perform in his shadow. As Andre's fame grew to stardom, he was featured in Sports Illustrated in the largest feature they had ever published...More?
source: andrethegiant.com
Andre the Giant vs Big John Studd
January 26, 2010
ECW Results: Road to Domination
After William Regal introduced the WWE Universe to the Superstar he called the next ECW Champion – Ezekiel Jackson – the No. 1 contender warned Christian that he’s certain he’ll win the ECW Title at Sunday’s Royal Rumble. Christian said he’s defended his ECW Championship against many different contenders, from All-American Americans to ECW Originals, allowing him to adapt to facing anyone and everyone.
But Tuesday night even when Christian teamed with former ECW Champion Kane, Captain Charisma once again fell short to the Guyanese Goliath. With the help of Regal, Big Zeke squashed his Royal Rumble opponent, just as he has for the past several weeks. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Triple H & Shawn Michaels Raw 01/25/10
"If I gotta step on your dream to get to mine, then that's exactly what I'm gonna do." - Triple H
WrestleMania 27 Bidding Down to Two Cities
Various news sites are reporting that the location of WrestleMania 27 will be announced on February 1st, one day after this Sunday's Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The host cities are down to Atlanta and Miami.
This Day in Wrestling History
WCW president J.J. Dillon bans the use of the powerbomb after Kevin Nash injures The Giant when attempting the move.
January 26, 1988
January 25, 2010
Georgiann Makropoulos Passes Away
WrestlingFigs.com is reporting that Georgiann Markopoulos passed away today at the age of 67.
Georgiann Makropoulos was well known and sincerely admired throughout the world of professional wrestling. After conquering a bout of meningitis as a teenager, her grandfather took her to a wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, New York in November of 1959 and she fell in love with the sport. Her favorite wrestler at the time was Bruno Sammartino and she became Fan Club President not only to the Living Legend, but to other greats such as Bob Orton Sr., Ken Patera, Bill Dromo, & Buddy Rogers.
It wouldn’t be long before her interest in the business brought wrestling publications interested in her talents asking her to submit content for them. It began with listing wrestling Fan Clubs, writing stories and taking photos but would eventually culminate in her own newsletter Wrestling Chatterbox, a postal mail publication with exclusive news, photos and content that has been published monthly for over 22 years.
It should also come as no surprise that Georgiann’s talents made their way to the internet. She worked for 1Wrestling.com for seven and a half years before leaving that site and working for Ringside Collectibles fan site, WrestlingFigs.com. Georgiann gave her readers tireless, constant news updates, eyewitness accounts from signings and live events, and had a one of a kind, unique bond with fans keeping them connected with the world of professional wrestling.
Known as the “Godmother of Professional Wrestling,” Georgiann was close friends with many in the wrestling business and was always there to lend an ear or a helping hand to someone in need. Not only was she well liked by wrestling talent, journalists, and fans alike, she had a sparkling personality and an infectious spirit that made her easy to speak to and will no doubt make her missed.
Raw House Show Results - Evansville, IN
Fan report from wrestlezone.com:
Triple H beat Big Show in a street fight. Triple H, without a doubt, got the biggest ovation of the night. Overall a very good show. Triple H by far showed the most class by going around and high-fiving/shaking hands with everyone around the ring side area. If someone was within arms reach of him, he made it a point to acknowledge them. Very cool.
DSW Lawsuit Against WWE Settled
The lawsuit Jody Hamilton brought against WWE was settled out of court for an undisclosed fee, according to Hamilton's attorney out of Atlanta...More?
source: wrestleview.com
AJ Styles: "All The Horror Stories I've Heard About WWE, There Is No Reason Why I'd Want to Go."
"I'm going to tell you what I know as the main difference between the two companies. "Desmond and I are going to work together to make this company the best, for everybody. "Whereas in the other company they will stab each other in the back to get themselves to the next level. "It's not about me. It's about us in TNA."...More?
source: the sun
January 24, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
Lou Thesz defeated Buddy Rogers for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title
January 24, 1963
Hacksaw Jim Duggan wins the first ever WWF(E) Royal Rumble match
January 24, 1988
Chris Jericho defeated Rey Mysterio for the WCW Cruiserweight title
January 24, 1998
The Rock defeated Mankind for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
January 24, 1999
Sid Vicious defeated Kevin Nash for the vacant WCW Heavyweight title
January 24, 2000
January 23, 2010
Lance Storm Commentary: "And then for the finale we got the Montreal finish. Are you F’N kidding me? "
Lance Storm comments on the finish to the Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles match on iMPACT! last week:
And then for the Finale we got the Montreal finish. Are you F’N kidding me? The most over done, bullshit finish in wrestling and we not only got it again, we got an exact carbon copy of it; all we needed was for Kurt to draw WWE in the air at the finish. This finish is so old and so stale it doesn’t draw heat it draws groans of disappointment. My first reaction to this (after my groan of disappointment) was: “Hey that reminds me, WWE is finally doing the conclusion to this 12 year old angle on RAW, I’ll have to be sure to watch that show on Monday!” On top of all that there were a ton of plot holes in this angle...More?
source: stormwrestling.com
Shawn Michaels Interview
On when DX will break up:
“It’s sort of like the final KISS tour…It’s got nine lives. Every time we think it’s getting a little old, we’re getting a little old, they ask to put it back together. People still enjoy it. My guess is it’s going to go up until the point where I gotta go from DX Shawn to Mr. Wrestlemania, which we’re getting pretty close to [he mentioned the road to Wrestlemania, the Royal Rumble, etc]…That would be my guess.”
On how much gas he has left in the tank as it relates to retirement:
“That’s always the million dollar question,” he said. “I’d like to go on record saying I have been trying to retire for the last three years…And they make it very difficult…I try to walk away, but then Wrestlemania comes up and they put me in a match that I always try to do well, and that match, you know I’m blessed and/or cursed…It’s hard for them to sort of be able to say: ‘We don’t want to have that as an option every year. I’m workin’ on trying to do it, but they’re not makin’ it very easy. And I’m definitely slowing down, sort of trying to get to a slow drift.”
Click here for the full interview.
Mariko Yoshida vs. Cheerleader Melissa
Absolutely fantastic match. The "Future Legend" and Mariko went for just under 20 minutes in a classic Japanese-style match.
Muscle & Fitness: The Year in Covers
Muscle and Fitness wants to know which of their 12 covers from 2009 you liked best. 
Triple H's September cover is currently in the lead. Vote here.
This Day in Wrestling History
Hulk Hogan wins his first WWF(E) World Title defeating The Iron Sheik at Madison Square Garden
January 23, 1984
Road Warriors reunited
January 23, 1996
Eric Bischoff promoted to President of WCW
January 23, 1998
Chris Jericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title
January 23, 2000
January 22, 2010
SmackDown Results: No Fear
Standing in the middle of the ring, Rey Mysterio called out his Royal Rumble opponent, World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker. After recalling winning a World Title four years ago, The Master of the 619 said The Deadman was the only thing standing between reliving his dream again.
Not phased by Mysterio’s confidence, The Phenom said Mysterio is only digging his own grave, and will “rest in peace” – just like the many other Superstars who have tried to make a name for themselves against The Deadman.
Then, as Undertaker made his way up the exit ramp, Mysterio shouted into the mic that he is not like the rest who have faced The Phenom. Next, from out of nowhere, Batista viciously assaulted Mysterio with a spinebuster and Batista Bomb, leaving him writing in pain. Finally, as The Deadman approached the ring to witness the carnage, The Animal disappeared into the crowd. Full results.
source: wwe.com
SmackDown Pre-Emptions
The WWE website notes that SmackDown will be postponed in the following cities due to the "Hope for Haiti" earthquake relief telethon. The show will replay at the following times:
Chicago WPWR (airing at 9 p.m.)
Houston KTXH (airing at 9 p.m.)
Los Angeles KCOP (airing at midnight)
New York City WWOR (airing at 11:35 p.m.)
Washington, D.C. WDCA (airing at 10 p.m.)
January 21, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Can’t Stop Kane
The main event of “WWE Superstars” pitted the humongous Kane against the cagey Chris Jericho. Though fans might have expected The Big Red Monster to plow right through his smaller opponent, the first-ever Undisputed Champion showed the WWE Universe exactly why he claims to be the best in the world at what he does. Jericho put up a tremendous fight, attempting to fell his monstrous opponent through the relentless application of a vicious sleeper hold. It would take much more than that to take Kane out of commission however, as the nefarious Superstar soon found out. Running out of options, Jericho escaped from the ring, allowing himself to be counted out, giving The Big Red Monster the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Another Knockout Gone from TNA
Diva Dirt is reporting that TNA Knockout, Alissa Flash — real name Melissa Anderson — has parted ways with TNA.
Anderson made her debut in January 2008 as Raisha Saeed, manager of Awesome Kong before debuting a second character, ‘The Future Legend’ Alissa Flash in July 2009. Saeed was written out in October last year and Anderson continued to compete as Flash until her departure.
First Awesome Kong and now Cheerleader Melissa? What is TNA thinking?
TNA Knockout Gives Notice
The Wrestling Observer reports that Awesome Kong gave notice to TNA on Tuesday night. This comes on the heels of her altercation with Bubba The Love Sponge over the ill-advised comments about Haiti.
I would love to see her in the WWE.
Recap of Linda McMahon's Appearance on 'The View'
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon appeared on ABC's 'The View' this morning and defended her potential $50 million campaign run for Senator in Connecticut by firmly declaring it's her money and this is the way she chooses to invest it...More?
WWE Comments on Assault Complaint Against Randy Orton
"We're aware of the allegations and looking into the matter,"WWE's Robert Zimmerman told the Saugus Advertiser...More?
Matt Morgan Wins One for Dad
Matt Morgan, The Blue Print, The DNA of TNA. This jacked, 7-0, 330-pound, intelligent athlete is all that and more. He is also flesh and blood, heart and soul.
So when Morgan captured his first major title in this business -- partnering with the impressive Hernandez for TNA tag team gold on Sunday, Jan. 17 during TNA's pay-per-view Genesis -- he clutched the belt, peered into the television camera and dedicated the victory to his biggest fan -- his father...More?
source: miamiherald.com
Randy Orton Speaks Out Over Assault Complaint
Randy Orton, who will be facing a court hearing on charges that he assaulted a 15-year-old male at the Kowloon restaurant near Boston last week, recently spoke out about the alleged incident on his website.
This Day in Wrestling History
Stone Cold Steve Austin becomes the first ever 3 time winner of the WWF(E) Royal Rumble, also winning the event in 1997 and 1998
January 21, 2001
January 20, 2010
Another Raw Guest Host Revealed
Raw races its way into the Cajundome in Lafayette, La., on Feb. 8 with one of WWE’s biggest fan/athletes, Carl Edwards. The Roush Fenway Racing driver will rev up Raw as a special guest host just six days before the NASCAR Sprint Cup season begins with the sport’s most-highly anticipated race, the Daytona 500.
source: wwe.com
Rob Van Dam: "You've seen me beat Big Show, The Rock, Steve Austin, and now you want to see me go over Christopher Daniels. That's confusing to me."
Rob Van Dam appeared on the "Busted Open" radio show on Tuesday to promote his appearance at Wrestle Reunion. Click here for the highlights.
Recap of the Press Conference with UFC President Dana White and Brock Lesnar
White said Lesnar was only fighting at 60 percent of his potential for a year. Brock said his body couldn't get enough nutrients. "This stuff doesn't just come over night," he said. "I've had it for a while." Lesnar said his stomach essentially exploded and that's what put him in the hospital.
Lesnar said doctors wanted to remove the bad part of his colon. He said he would have had a colostomy bag for six to eight weeks and then they would have had to put his colon back together in a second surgery. He said he probably would have retired if he had undergone that surgery.
White said Shane Carwin and Frank Mir will fight for the UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship. He said that if something happens to the winner of that fight and he was unable to fight, Lesnar would face the winner of Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...More?
source: prowrestling.net
This Day in Wrestling History - Bobo Brazil Passes Away
Houston Harris was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Bobo Brazil. Harris was credited with breaking down barriers of racial segregation in professional wrestling. Harris is considered one of the first successful African-American professional wrestlers, and is often referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of professional wrestling." Originally, Houston was to be known as "Boo-Boo Brazil", but a promoter misprinted his first name as "Bobo" in a print advertisement and it stuck.
Early in his career, some wrestling promoters would match Brazil against fellow African-American wrestlers. Fans clamored to see Brazil face opponents of any type and Brazil would have many matches with competitors such as Killer Kowalski, Dick the Bruiser, Johnny Valentine, and The Sheik, who feuded with Bobo over the course of several decades. These and other rivals would all fall victim to Brazil's finishing maneuver, the Coco Butt (which was a headbutt). Brazil also once wrestled André the Giant to a draw, and challenged Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF Championship in a battle of two top babyface competitors. On October 18th, 1962 Bobo Brazil made history by becoming the first Black American to win the NWA World Heavyweight Title by defeating "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers. (This distinction is often mistakenly given to Ron Simmons, the first recognized African-American world champion after winning the WCW Title). Although Bobo Brazil initially refused the title (because of an "injury" that Rogers had claimed to have), Brazil was awarded the title the next day after doctors had found nothing wrong with Rogers. However, this title change is not recognized by the NWA. Brazil served as a mentor to wrestler "Soulman Rocky Johnson".
Brazil's manager was James Dudley, the first African-American to be in charge of a major arena in the United States. Dudley would run to the ring waving a towel, as Brazil followed behind. Brazil was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame in 1994.
source: wikipedia.org
Bobo Brazil vs Buddy Rogers
Houston "Bobo Brazil" Harris July 10, 1924 — January 20, 1998
This Day in Wrestling History
Mr. Perfect returns to the WWE for the 2002 Royal Rumble and lasts until the final four.
January 20, 2002
January 19, 2010
ECW Results: Royal Domination
Captain Charisma earned his second win against The British Brawler in just six days. But this week on ECW on Syfy, Christian defeated Regal by disqualification when the gargantuan No. 1 contender Ezekiel Jackson became involved in the match. The ECW Champion never had a chance to have a victory celebration, as Regal and Jackson double-teamed him with a devastating, brutal attack, leaving him helpless in the ring...More?
source: wwe.com
Hint of a DX Blowup
The most compelling aspect of the show was the tension between Shawn Michaels and Triple H. After the usual DX hijinks with the guest hosts and Hornswoggle were over, Triple H tossed Michaels over the top rope during a scuffle that also involved John Cena and The Big Show. Triple H then put his “Game” face on and told Michaels that he was going to win the Royal Rumble, not Michaels...More?
source: baltimore sun
Another Reason to Love Awesome Kong
Prowrestling.net has confirmed that Awesome Kong attacked radio show host and TNA backstage personality Bubba The Love Sponge at Tuesday's TNA Impact taping.
Kong was upset because of the "F--- Hati" [sic] tweet that Bubba posted on Twitter over the weekend. Kong has been taking part in fundraising efforts for the relief fund for Haiti, which was rocked by an earthquake last week. Bubba was sent home from the taping yesterday. Kong was also sent home. A TNA source notes that Bubba has major locker room heat.
Vince Mcmahon Taking Full Control of WWE Studios
WWE Chairman/CEO Vince McMahon is taking full control over WWE Studios after ending distribution relationships with Lionsgate and 20th Century Fox. The move will allow WWE to "fully own and exploit" theatrical and straight to DVD releases according to a report in Variety...More?
source: pwtorch.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Hulk Hogan becomes the first ever 2 time winner of the WWF(E) Royal Rumble.
January 19, 1991
Ric Flair wins the Royal Rumble and the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
January 19, 1992
Shawn Michaels defeated Psycho Sid for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
January 19, 1997
WWF(E) New York Restaurant opened in Times Square
January 19, 2000
January 18, 2010
Bobby Lashley: "This is TNA's First Opportunity to Show They're Really Going to Work With Me"
"The main deal is that TNA had always told me they were willing to work with anything that I had to do with fighting. This is their first opportunity to show they're really going to work with me. That's all I really can say about that."
"Originally when we signed the deal, they knew I was going to have a huge obligation in the fighting business. At the end of the day, that's my main source of income and what requires the most dedication."
"They told me they would be able to work with me and anything that I wanted to do, and they know that this fight's important and every other fight that I have with Strikeforce is important. I just want to see that they're willing to hold up their end of the bargain and support me as I fight and move forward."...More?
source: usa today
Another Raw Guest Host Revealed
What better way to celebrate the day after Valentine's Day than with Raw special guest host Jerry Springer? The host of the syndicated The Jerry Springer Show takes the reins as the WWE Superstars roll into Des Moines, Iowa. The Jerry Springer show debuted in 1991, and can be seen on more than 200 television stations across the United States. What does Springer have in store for the WWE Universe? Tune in on Feb. 15 to find out.
source: wwe.com
Big Show Speculates on Shane McMahon's Future
"Shane is a lot like his dad. Vince struck away from his dad and ended up buying him out. Shane is the type that wants to follow his own path and he is going to do fine. I don't see Shane starting up a rival wrestling company, but he wanted to do some Mixed Martial Arts thing then maybe. If Shane wanted to work on a production company for movies then that can happen too."
"Shane is a very charismatic, intelligent man, a very driven person, so whatever avenue he chooses to go into he is going to be very successful at it. He cant ask for anymore than that. We all work together and there are a lot of guys that really love him and he loves them too. But we are business men and grown men too."
"There comes a time where every man has to make a decision for himself and his family and everyone respects that."
source: the sun
Linda McMahon on 'Face the State'
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Ted DiBiase
January 18, 1954
Happy Birthday to Dave Batista
January 18, 1969
Ivan Koloff defeated Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF(WWE) Heavyweight title
January 18, 1971
The Original Sheik passes away. The Sheik is the uncle of Sabu and also the trainer of Rob Van Damn and Sabu.
January 18, 2003
January 17, 2010
TNA Genesis Results
Brian Kendrick, Ken (Mr. Kennedy) Anderson and the four-sided ring debut. Tara regains the title. AJ Styles turns heel with help from Ric Flair. Click here for full results.
Another WWE Release
Standard line from wwe.com:
WWE has come to terms on the release of SmackDown superstar Eric Escobar as of Jan. 17, 2010. WWE wishes Eric all the best in his future endeavors.
Bubba The Love Sponge is an Idiot
From Kevin Eck of the Baltimore Sun:
I am proud to say that I have never listened to Bubba The Love Sponge’s show. I have heard plenty about it, but at this stage in my life, the mean-spirited, sophomoric shock jock shtick just isn’t for me.
Unfortunately, thanks to Hulk Hogan and his cronyism, I can no longer simply ignore BLS, as he has ridden the coattails of Hogan into a gig as a backstage announcer for TNA.
Well, it didn’t take long for BLS to embarrass the company. On his Twitter account Thursday, BLS weighed in on the subject of the U.S. providing aid for earthquake victims in Haiti. He posted the following:
“I say f--- hati [sic]. Why do we have to take care of everybody our country is in shambles. Bubba”
Look, everyone has the right to free speech, but if I’m TNA president Dixie Carter, there’s no way I want my company to be associated with this character and his brand of “entertainment.”
It puts Carter in a very tough spot to have someone on her payroll making these kinds of remarks while at the same time her company is trying to raise money for the cause.
TNA announced on its Web site a couple days ago that it is asking fans attending the Impact tapings in Orlando, Fla., Monday-Wednesday to make a financial donation that will benefit the Red Cross relief effort in Haiti.
“The photos and video from Haiti are tragic,” Carter said on the Web site. “We want to help. We have to help. The money raised at The iMPACT! Zone is just a start of TNA’s plan to help the country of Haiti.”
I also wonder how Awesome Kong (Kia Stevens) feels about her new co-worker. While he is spewing hate on his Twitter account, she is using hers to raise money for the victims. Late Saturday night she tweeted: “Wrestlers 4 Haiti raised $5,097.23 in just a little over 48 hrs. and there’s still more coming in.”
If BLS does not face any repercussions for his remarks, I suppose we will know who truly is calling the shots in TNA, brother.
This Day in Wrestling History
The WCW World Heavyweight Title is vacated by Chris Benoit. Benoit, Saturn, Malenko and Eddie Guerrero are released by WCW.
January 17, 2000
January 16, 2010
Raw Preview: Grim Response
World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker appeared before the WWE Universe, issuing a haunting warning to his two potential challengers that he would defeat whoever proved victorious inside the steel cage. The Demon of Death Valley then informed Unified Tag Team Champion Shawn Michaels that he would personally answer his challenge for a WrestleMania rematch on Monday Night Raw.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Abdullah the Butcher
January 16, 1941
Ted DiBiase defeated Brad Armstrong for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
January 16, 1985
Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton defeated Dustin Rhodes & Rick Steamboat for the WCW World Tag Team title.
January 16, 1992
Chris Benoit defeats Sid Vicious for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Title at the Souled Out PPV.
January 16, 2000
January 15, 2010
SmackDown Results: Locked in the Cage with a Wild Animal
In the highly anticipated main event, Batista looked to be on his way to overcoming his former comrade-in-arms. But as he attempted to drop the Batista Bomb, Mysterio turned the tables, using his adversary’s height and a stunning kick to his opponent to climb the steel cage to ultimate triumph. When The Animal rushed to the door to try and reach the ground first, the masked Superstar slammed it in his face, putting an exclamation point on his towering victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Bret Hart: In-Ring Face-Off with Shawn Michaels was "Unrehearsed and Heartfelt"
"It's worth mentioning that although I did see Shawn earlier in the afternoon in the cafeteria, our in-ring face-off was unrehearsed and heartfelt on both sides and I can finally say that Shawn and I have finally made peace in what has been a long, draining, and sometimes pointless war of personalities. As for everything else that happened, on one hand, I finally found some closure. On the other hand, as far as Vince McMahon goes, I haven't closed anything at all. I have a lot of friends in a lot of places and we'll just have to see what happens next."
source: Bret Hart's facebook page
Linda McMahon to Answer Questions About Steroids and Wrestler Deaths in a TV Interview
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon will answer questions related to "steroid use in WWE" and if she fees responsible for "steroid-related-deaths" in pro wrestling during a TV interview to air in Connecticut on Sunday...More?
source: pwtorch.com
New Tag Team Champs at FCW
Joe Henning & Brett DiBiase won the FCW Tag Titles from Caylen Croft & Trent Barreta. Croft and Barreta were called up to the ECW main roster.
"Major Acquisition" to Debut on Sunday at TNA Genesis
Wrestlezone.com is reporting that Ken Anderson (Mr. Kennedy in WWE) will debut at TNA's ppv Genesis.
Eric Bischoff: "I Have a Better Feel for the Business" than Vince McMahon
Eric Bischoff told Alex Marvez of Scripps News that he feels he has a better feel for the wrestling business than Vince McMahon. "I have a tremendous respect for Vince and, in a perverse way, like him," Bischoff said.
"But at the end of the day, I think I'm better than him. I'm more creative than him and have a better feel for the business. It's just that he happens to be a lot more successful than I am." To read the full interview, visit ScrippsNews.com.
Maria Eyes WWE Farewell
Take one last lingering look at these snaps of stunning Maria Kanellis — because she might not be a WWE Diva for too much longer. The former Playboy cover girl has revealed she is already making plans for life after wrestling, as she thinks about starting a family...More?
source: the sun
