According to Jim Ross on his official Twitter page, WWE's event in Sydney, Australia earlier today drew close to a $1 million gate at the Acer Arena. Click here for a recap of the show.
July 31, 2010
Former TNA Star and Others Begin Working with FCW
Austin Watson, formerly TNA tag title co-holder Consequences Creed, debuted at the sold out FCW live event this Thursday. He was the tag partner of NXT’s Percy Watson in a losing effort against Donny Marlow & Brodus Clay.
There was also a segment hosted FCW Divas champ Naomi Night, who introduced the following five talents to the FCW Universe:
Rhys Ali – New Zealand’s Reon Mahima comes to FCW where he worked using his real name.
Shane Godwin – West Virginia’s Shane Canterbury is the son of Mark Canterbury. Mark is best known as former WWE tag champ Henry O. Godwin.
Phil Friedman – Is a former IFL MMA fighter turned wrestler. He has a classic wrestler look that reminds me of the legendary Joe LeDuc.
Fady The Arabian Bull – Hailing from Patterson, NJ and having Syrian heritage, Fady was a main eventer for New Jersey’s IWF.
Celeste – One of the newest divas signed by the WWE. Celeste was recruited out of Texas.
source: impactwrestling.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Lance Storm becomes the first man in the history of WCW to hold 3 belts at the same time. Storm was the US, Cruiserweight and Hardcore champion.
July 31, 2000
July 30, 2010
SmackDown Results: Throwing Out the Rules
Kane revealed that The Undertaker is finally showing signs of recovery by talking for the first time in two months. In a bedside discussion, Kane said his brother told him it was Rey Mysterio who attacked him.
After the stunning news, The Big Red Monster recalled how Rey Mysterio won a SmackDown Battle Royal and qualified for the World Title Match at the Fatal 4-Way pay-per-view. Kane claimed it all made sense that it was Rey who wanted Undertaker out of the way, so that he could win the Battle Royal and advance to Fatal 4-Way.
Full of rage, Kane said Mysterio will cease to exist after he beats him at SummerSlam and stuffs him in a casket. Full results.
source: wwe.com
2010 PWI 500
1. AJ Styles
2. John Cena
3. C.M. Punk
4. Randy Orton
5. Chris Jericho
6. Batista
7. Shinsuke Nakamura
8. The Undertaker
9. Kurt Angle
10. Sheamus
11. Triple H
12. The Miz
13. Rey Mysterio Jr.
14. Takashi Sugiura
15. Rob Van Dam
Click here for 16-500.
NFL Star Plans To Go Into "Ric Flair Mode"
According to a small blurb by The Baltimore Sun, Fabian Washington (cornerback for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens) has stated that he is going into "Ric Flair mode" this season. Washington explained he would always be wired, exciting and planned on borrowing Flair's identity.
source: wrestling observer
11 Former ECW Wrestlers Appearing at TNA's "HardCORE Justice" PPV
TNA has confirmed that the following wrestlers will appear at their "HardCORE Justice" PPV:
Tommy Dreamer, Mick Foley, Rob Van Dam, Team 3D, Raven, Rhino, Stevie Richards, Simon Diamond, Al Snow, Axl Rotten, Johnny Swinger
The event's website is reporting that more names will be revealed in the near future.
Gabe Sapolsky: "I Love Watching Bryan Danielson EVOLVE!"
"Most MMA fans will laugh off pro wrestling. Sports Entertainers just aren't "real" in their minds. This past weekend, 250 fans jam packed The ACE Arena in Union City, NJ to witness Bryan Danielson vs. Bobby Fish for EVOLVE. That told me people are looking for realism in pro wrestling. In fact, after booking thousands of matches over the years, I almost ran to ringside and threw in the towel on this main event. No hype. No hustle. That's a true statement."...More?
source: heymanhustle.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Captain Lou Albano
July 30, 1933
Danno O'Mahony defeated Ed "Strangler" Lewis for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
July 30, 1935
Booker T defeated Kurt Angle for the WCW Heavyweight title.
July 30, 2001
July 29, 2010
OP-ED by Linda McMahon: An Outsider’s Perspective
The recent double-barreled attacks on my U.S. Senate candidacy by Chris Powell and Keith Burris in this newspaper demonstrated a stunning lack of understanding of who I am, what I stand for, and why I’m running. Fortunately, the voters I talk to every day have a much better understanding, and in the end it will be the opinions of the people — not the pundits — that matter...More?
source: journalinquirer.com
WWE Superstars Results: VIP Treatment
They say all good things must come to an end. Chavo Guerrero learned this tonight as his two-week winning streak was stopped by the explosive MVP. Taking a break from hanging out with Lebron James in his hometown of Miami, The Ballin’ Superstar brought the fight to Chavo, battering him with stiff shots and countering Guerrero’s impressive arsenal of submission maneuvers. Putting an exclamation point on his awesome performance with a devastating Play of the Day, MVP beat Chavo and headed right back to the VIP area. Full results.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History - Kaufman vs. Lawler
Jerry Lawler and Andy Kaufman were on the Late Night Show with David Letterman. Lawler and Kaufman started yelling at each other. Lawler started pushing Kaufman and Kaufman was cussing him out, which led to Andy Kaufman walking off the set. The incident made headlines everywhere and basically gave huge publicity to the two men. We later found out that it was all a work and that they were friends.
July 29, 1982
July 28, 2010
Info on Wilpon Wrestling Group
A promotion headed by Milton Wilpon, a senior member of the Wilpon Family (several of whose members are the majority owners of the New York Mets) is said to be opening offices in September, 2010.
Wilpon, the Fort Lee, New Jersey based investor who has bought into many huge businesses through Sterling Equities (which is reportedly not involved in the wrestling project) has made sure most business has been conducted after people are asked to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements.
However, WrestleZone.com has exclusively learned that the roster is said to include Sean Waltman, Scott Steiner, Shane Douglas, Larry Zbyszko, and Vader.
WrestleZone also confirmed that the startup group is putting together a wrestlers' Board of Directors, and that Sean "X-Pac" Waltman is one of the wrestlers who has been told he will be on the Board...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Eddie Guerrero defeats Dean Malenko for the ECW TV Title.
July 28, 1995
Molly Holly defeated Gail Kim for the WWE Women's title.
July 28, 2003
Triple H is Thor, Or Should Be
Playing 'The Mighty Thor' in the new movie is Chris Hemsworth. If he looks familiar you may have seen him in the first five minutes of the last Star Trek movie. Or perhaps you're an Australian with a soap opera addiction, regardless of how you know who Chris is you probably never looked at him and thought; 'Whoa that guy looks just like Thor!'
Because he doesn't, Chris is a former daytime actor who looks like a Calvin Klein underwear model. Nothing about the dude makes me wonder if he carries a Mjolnir or smites his foes with lightning. Even after seeing him in his Thor getup I am less than convinced. Small hands, skinny forearms and airbrushed biceps do not a Norse god make.
Triple H deserves to play Thor and the producers would have saved money by hiring him because he can do his own stunts. Say what you want about the WWE but professional Wrestlers are highly trained stuntmen who are good at taking physical punishment and selling fake blows.
For the naysayers who say Triple H can't act I say so what? Thor isn't exactly spitting out poems in Old Swedish every other page. In fact most of what Thor does say is pretty direct in the comics, mostly consisting of single words and exclamation points...More?
source: malcantro.newsvine.com
July 27, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Eli-minated
The results of the NXT Poll were revealed, and after the votes of the WWE Universe and the WWE Pros were combined, Eli Cottonwood was eliminated. Meanwhile, the immune Michael McGillicutty, who still boasts a perfect record, ousted Kaval for the No. 1 spot. Full results.
The results of the NXT Poll were as follows:
1. Michael McGillicutty
2. Kaval
3. Alex Riley
4. Percy Watson
5. Lucky Cannon
6. Husky Harris
7. Eli Cottonwood
source: wwe.com
A Best-in-Class Entertainment Stock: WWE, Still King of the Ring
When it comes to live entertainment, there is only one rock solid company that continues to pay an eye-bulging 8.8% annual dividend to its loyal fans and shareholders. What is that company, you ask? Not Live Nation (LYV) and not Warner Music Group (WMG). It's none other than World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
This year, first quarter revenue leaped off the ropes 28.7% and net income clothes-lined the analyst estimates with a 140% rise in net income. We highlighted that traditionally WWE is a very catalyst-driven Q1 company; however, 2010 live and televised events are seeing a non-traditional steady uptick...More?
source: bloggingstocks.com
THQ Working On Yet Another WWE Based Franchise
THQ knows who's buttering its bread -- the publisher revealed to CVG that, in addition to its currently announced titles, it's got another World Wrestling Entertainment franchise up its sleeve.
The title will be a fresh game on top of the other franchises previously revealed: WWE Smackown! Vs. Raw, the arcade-style WWE All Stars, and the free-to-play Smackdown! Vs. Raw Online. Online, however, will only be available in Asia; there's no Western version planned at the time. However, those in the West will get this mysterious new game, which Bilson says is "less simmy" than the Smackdown! Vs. Raw titles, closer to the fast-paced arcade style of WWE All-Stars...More?
source: destructoid.com
Dawn Marie Responds to Allegations of Corruption
On behalf of myself, the Wrestlers’ Rescue organization, and the many volunteers and donors, I'd like to strenuously deny and condemn the false and baseless defamatory statements currently circulating concerning an alleged investigation and corruption in Wrestlers' Rescue. Not only are the accusations false they contain no merit and they are disrespectful to the volunteers who have invested their time, energies, and hearts into helping former professional wrestlers in need.
I am currently weighing options for an appropriate and comprehensive response. When I have decided on my best course of action, as well as exploring legal options on behalf of both myself and Wrestlers’ Rescue, I will address all allegations...More?
July 26, 2010
InVincible: WWE Boss Vince McMahon Sits Down for a Chat
Vince talks about Linda's Senate run, the Wellness Policy, Congressional hearings and more. Click here.
source: ctpost.com
GeekWeek & Paul Heyman Announce Exclusive Fighting Game
Jeff Katz and Paul Heyman announce the first geekweek.com gaming project...More?
source: geekweek.com
7-Eleven Partners with WWE Again for SummerSlam
After success with its World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.(R) (WWE) promotion last year, 7-Eleven, Inc. roars back into the ring this summer as a sponsor of SummerSlam(R), WWE's biggest pay-per-view event of the summer. The convenience retailer has beefed up this year's promotion, running now through Aug. 31, with double the variety of cups and double the WWE Superstars. In addition, the updated program features new products and online elements, including the opportunity to become a masked WWE Superstar...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Wildfire Tommy Rich
July 26, 1956
Dusty Rhodes defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.
July 26, 1986
Gordon Solie died of cancer at age 76.
July 26, 2000
July 25, 2010
Levesque Family Outing
WWE wrestler Triple H (Paul Michael Levesque) and his wife, Stephanie McMahon, who live in Weston, were seen with their two young children and U.S. Senate hopeful and Greenwich resident Linda McMahon last Saturday at The Big Apple Circus matinee in Stamford.
source: greenwichtime.com
Rumor Mill - Chris Jericho Expected To Take Time Off
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Chris Jericho is expected to take some time off from the company when his contract expires this fall. It appears that both the tapings for Jericho's game show "Downfall" and upcoming Fozzy dates might be the cause for the break. There is speculation that he might finish up with the company altogether.
July 24, 2010
Rob Van Dam, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, and The Beautiful People are Coming to Baltimore, MD
Saturday, August 7, 2010
31st National Sports Collectors Convention (TRISTAR Autograph Pavilion)
Baltimore Convention Center
1 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Special Offer: Purchase a TRISTAR 31st National Limited Edition Box of Brand-New TNA ICONS TRADING CARDS & Receive FREE Autographs & Photo Opportunities From All the TNA Stars! Details: www.tristarproductions.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Crusher & Verne Gagne defeated Larry Hennig & Harley Race for the AWA Tag Team title.
July 24, 1965
Spiros Arion & Bruno Sammartino defeated Lou Albano & Tony Altimore for the WWWF(WWE) Tag Team title.
July 24, 1965
Sherri Martel defeated Fabulous Moolah for the WWF(E) Women's title.
July 24, 1987
Kurt Angle defeats Booker T for the WCW World Title. On the same night, Booker T awards Chris Kanyon the WCW United States Championship.
July 24, 2001
July 23, 2010
SmackDown Results: Big Heart in Little Rock
The Straight Edge Society wanted revenge on Big Show for ripping CM Punk’s mask off one week ago. Although the gigantic Superstar was scheduled to face Luke Gallows, CM Punk changed things up at the last minute, ordering that his S.E.S. “Mystery Man” face Big Show instead. After punishing Punk’s unidentified disciple, Big Show unmasked him, revealing former Tag Team Champion, Joey Mercury! The World’s Largest Athlete then finished off his outmatched adversary with the knockout punch. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Mark Madden Comments on TNA's ECW Re-Do
Mark Madden expresses his disdain for TNA's attempt at re-creating ECW. Hold on tight:
"The end of TNA Impact was, indeed, groundbreaking. The end of TNA Impact was stupid on so many levels it almost defies description. The end of TNA Impact cemented Dixie Carter’s legacy as one of the very dumbest people to ever be involved with wrestling. Dixie Carter went into the ring and, surrounded by one mid-level star and four scrubs, devalued her own company’s brand name for the sake of a promotion that has, for all intents and purposes, been dead since 2001 – a promotion that Vince McMahon OWNS THE NAME TO AND TRADEMARKS OF."
"The vast majority of wrestling fans don’t identify Mick Foley with ECW. But Mick will attach himself to any cause that pays. Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Rhino, Stevie Richards…none ever meant anything in a big-time promotion, and it wasn’t for lack of opportunity. Dreamer’s tears aside, when ex-ECW guys lost their jobs in WWE, it was because they couldn’t cut the mustard. Those bums should be grateful they got the paychecks they did."
"I’m having fun right now as I think of Dixie Carter smiling broadly during “Hard Justice” as TNA fans chant a brand name owned by Vince McMahon."
It gets better! Click here.
source: wrestlezone.com
TNA Announces Special ‘HardCORE Justice’ PPV
TN) Wrestling President Dixie Carter and “The Extreme Original” Tommy Dreamer announced that “Hard Justice,” TNA’s live pay-per-view event August 8 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, will transform to “HardCORE Justice,” a one-night-only celebration of extreme, hardcore wrestling featuring a never before seen...More?
Bret Hart to Wrestle at Madison Square Garden
After thirteen years, WWE Hall of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart is returning to Madison Square Garden.
In what is being billed as Bret “The Hitman” Hart Appreciation Night, the official MSG website has announced that Hart will team up with The Hart Dynasty to wrestle three unspecified members of Nexus in a Six Man Tag Team Match at the September 25 SmackDown live event.
The match will mark as Hart’s first appearance at Madison Square Garden since a September 1997 Monday Night Raw taping, which saw him work a dark match against Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.
source: impactwrestling.com
Corleone Character a Big Hit for Jindrak in Mexico
Marco Corleone, formerly WWE's Mark Jindrak, is one of the central characters on ``Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors,'' a new pro wrestling show seen 10 p.m. EST/PST Fridays on MTV2.
After being released by WWE in 2005, Jindrak contemplated a different career path. Going to Mexico changed his mind-set, and after starting as a rudo (bad guy), he became a big star as a technico (good guy).
``I started off as a rudo in Mexico,'' Corleone said, ``but because of my physical appearance [6-6, 260] and my style of wrestling, the Mexican fans fell in love with me. You have to listen to the people. If they want you to be a rudo, then you're a rudo. If they want you to be a technico, you're a technico. I'm a technico. People like me.''
``Sometimes when I go back to the United States, I almost feel like a foreigner,'' he said. ``I'm here in Mexico, and I enjoy it. In all shapes and sizes and forms, I'm an ally of Mexico. I love the Mexican culture...More?
source: miamiherald.com
WWE Writers Detail the Writing Process
WWE writers Ed Kosky and Brian Gewirtz (head writer for the Raw brand) answered several questions on the WWE writing process at the San Diego Comic Con. Click here
source: pwtorch.com
Gabe Sapolsky: Bryan Danielson Will Bring Wrestling Into The Future
Gabe Sapolsky details the night Bryan Danielson was fired from the WWE. Click here.
A Look Back At The Brawl To End It All
The Brawl To End It All - a battle between WWF Women's champion The Fabulous Moolah and Wendi Richter. The event, broadcast live on MTV, marked the beginning of the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection that would catapult Hulk Hogan into an uncharted stratosphere of fame for a professional wrestler. The woman at the center of the hoopla, the event's most important participant, wasn't even participating in the match. Pop star Cyndi Lauper, a newcomer on the road to winning the next year's Grammy for Best new Artist, was in the corner of the challenger, cheering her on to defeat a champion who had held onto her belt for nearly 30 years.
With Lauper managing Richter and Albano managing the legendary Moolah, the match was high on spectacle but low on real wrestling, especially by today's standards. After pushing Richter into the corner face first, Moolah planted Richter's shoulders to the mat with a reverse sunset flip. Unbeknownst to Moolah, whose shoulders were pinned to the mat, Richter lifted her right shoulder up before the three count. Only when the ring announcer proclaimed that Richter had won the match did people realize that history had been made...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Wendi Richter defeated Fabulous Moolah for the WWF(E) Women's title.
July 23, 1984
Shawn Michaels defeated Jeff Jarrett for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
July 23, 1995
July 22, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Harts Still Beating
In a rematch from Money in the Bank, the Unified Tag Team Champions locked up with the impressive young duo known as The Usos. Bitter about their defeat on Sunday, Jimmy & Jey were determined to be The Hart Dynasty in their place tonight, but taking out David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd is easier said than done. After a brutal contest that saw involvement from Tamina and Natalya, the Harts were able to connect with the Hart Attack to defeat their rivals once again. Full results.
source: wwe.com
The Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage Action Figures at SD Comic Con
Today at the San Diego Comic Con, Mattel announced that both the Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage had been signed by the company to be part of their WWE Action Figures line.
The announcement that Savage would be part of the line got a huge ovation at the event. Of course, the "cold war" (other than last year's DVD release) between Savage and the WWE has gone on for years (for whatever reason), and this would be the first Savage action figure since the early 90's when WWE was working with Hasbro.
Given the demand over the years for Randy Savage action figures, this is a huge score for Mattel and shows how seriously they are taking the WWE line.
source: pwinsider.com
Buddy Roberts Recalls the Wild Times as a Freebird and a Hollywood Blond
Buddy Roberts has it more difficult than most to stay in touch with his old friends.
Surgery to combat throat cancer 14 years ago left him with a voice transmitter, and a distinctive, hoarse voice that tires easily. He even went a year and a half without talking.
"Now that I can talk, I don't want to talk. It's really strange. But when I hear my good friends calling, it kicks me in gear, and I say, 'What am I doing?'" Roberts recently told SLAM! Wrestling from his home outside Chicago...More?
Dawn Marie Accused Of Embezzling Her Own Charity
Some serious claims are being made towards former WWE performer Dawn Marie Damatta as she is being accused of embezzling her charitable organization, "Wrestlers Rescue"...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
WrestleMania XXVI Premieres on NBC
For the second consecutive year, NBC and World Wrestling Entertainment will bring the world’s biggest pop culture event to network television when WrestleMania XXVI: The World Television Premiere airs Saturday, Aug. 7 at 9 pm ET / 8 pm CT. The special will feature highlights from WrestleMania XXVI set to music from today’s hottest acts in one lightning-fast hour of family-friendly programming...More?
Rumor Mill - Austin Creed Signs WWE Developmental Deal
According to pwtorch.com, Austin Creed has signed a developmental deal with the WWE. Currently working on the independent circuit, Creed is better known to wrestling fans as Consequences Creed in TNA...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to the Fabulous Moolah
July 22, 1926
Happy Birthday to David Von Erich
July 22, 1958
Happy Birthday to Shawn Michaels
July 22, 1965
Vince McMahon is acquitted of charges of conspiracy to distribute steroids to wrestlers after 16 hours of jury deliberations.
July 22, 1994
July 21, 2010
Randy Orton on Ken Anderson: "I Hope He Finds Something He's Good At"
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Randy Orton recently made some harsh comments concerning former WWE and current TNA star Ken Anderson. Orton had the following to say:
"He is in denial. He thinks you have to be able to do a moonsault to know how to work. And, as far as dropping me on my head, he did. He never got to see all 4 camera angles of him doing it. I did. Plus, the left side of my neck down to my trap was sore all week in Mexico. I did tell Ken that he shouldn't be dropping me on my head with such a simple basic move. He never said sorry, and even called me a liar after the match. I remember looking at him in disbelief. And yes, I did tell management I did not want to work with him after that. Who wouldn't? That's my side."...More?
Rumor Mill - Update on Triple H's Injury
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Triple H's injury has been identified as a torn biceps. The backstage word going around is that he'll be out until at least late October or could be out as late as December.
Ohio Valley Wrestling Announces Tryout Camp/Training Seminar
Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), located in Louisville, Kentucky is proud to announce a special two-day tryout camp and training seminar set for Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday September 4th & 5th, in Louisville. The purpose of the camp is to both find new, prospective talent for the OVW roster and training center, as well as to give outside talent the benefit of tutoring and critique from the two men who pioneered the WWE developmental program a decade ago, and who together have trained well over 100 current and former WWE and TNA stars, as well as current UFC Champion Brock Lesnar...More?
July 20, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Perfection on the Course
Hoping to impress the WWE Universe one last time before the NXT Poll, the NXT Rookies competed in the Obstacle Course Challenge. Michael McGillicutty set the time to beat – 26.7 seconds – a feat no other NXT Rookie could accomplish. McGillicutty, who already holds a perfect record at 4-0, also has immunity during next week’s elimination!
Voting in the NXT Poll will begin tomorrow at noon ET on WWE.com. Let your voice be heard, WWE Universe. Your votes count for 50 percent! Full results.
source: wwe.com
More Raw Guests Hosts Revealed
From wwe.com:
Oct. 18, 2010: Bobb'e J. Thompson
Starring alongside Big Show in the upcoming WWE Studios film Knucklehead, which opens October 22, Bobb'e J. Thompson is quite familiar with the kind of over-the-top thrills that can only be found within the WWE Universe. But when the Role Models star visits Raw to serve as guest host, the young comedic actor just might have his hands full.
Oct. 25, 2010: Toby Keith
There has been no small number of cowboy hat-wearing showmen who have made their mark on the WWE Universe, from WWE Hall of Famer "Cowboy" Bob Orton to John "Bradshaw" Layfield to Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross. But the WWE Universe can add one more legend to those ranks when country music sensation and longtime WWE fan Toby Keith hosts Monday Night Raw.
July 19, 2010
Raw Results: Nexus or Against Us?
In the glow of victory over Mark Henry, Barrett was joined by his Nexus cronies, who awaited a meeting with John Cena. Earlier in the evening, a flustered Cena hinted that he may be open to joining the group that had cost him everything. And while Nexus initially hinted that they may be open to a truce, Barrett insisted on more. He told Cena that, in order to further his career at WWE, he must join The Nexus. Cena refused, though, and informed Nexus that they should enjoy the next three weeks because at SummerSlam, The Nexus isn’t going to make history, “The Nexus is history!”
Cena's disposition changed when he announced the formation of his own group, including Edge, John Morrison, R-Truth, The Great Khali, Chris Jericho and WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart, who hadn’t been seen since The Nexus had attacked him! The newly formed group then charged the ring and chased off the outlaw group. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Name for TNA's ECW Faction
TNA's new ECW faction is reportedly called "The Riot Makers".
No Word On Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight
Boxing could be enjoying a major B-12 shot right now. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be hyping the second in a highly lucrative series of fights. They could be setting up other contenders for when that well runs dry. Someone could be trying to make sense of the dropped dinner plate that is the heavyweight division.
Instead, Pacquiao is mulling offers for rematches that mean nothing while Mayweather is riding his Segway around a mansion paid for by fans who had some foolish expectation he was a competitor. And their sport is sinking into the ground.
Of the trifecta of pay-per-view attractions in this country -- the UFC, the WWE and boxing -- only the UFC and WWE have anything approaching a steady business. When boxing offers an event that features neither Mayweather nor Pacquiao, it sinks like a stone. And even with those two, 2009's Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto and Mayweather-Juan Manuel Marquez bouts failed to exceed the buy rates for UFC 100. The boxer who devours most of the media's attention, Mike Tyson, hasn't fought in five years and will never fight again...More?
source: espn.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Larry Hamilton aka The Missouri Mauler died of a heart attack at age 45.
July 19, 1996
July 18, 2010
WWE Money In The Bank PPV Results
Dark Match
Santino Marella defeated William Regal
SmackDown's Money in the Bank Match
Cody Rhodes vs. Christian vs. Matt Hardy vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Big Show vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Kane
Winner: Kane
WWE Divas Title Match: Eve Torres vs. Alicia Fox
Winner: Alicia Fox (c)
WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match: The Hart Dynasty vs. The Usos
Winners: The Hart Dynasty (c)
World Championship Match: Rey Mysterio vs. Jack Swagger
Winner: Rey Mysterio - New World Champion. Kane cashed in his Money in the Bank and chokeslams Mysterio. WInner and new champion Kane.
WWE Women's Title Match: Kelly Kelly vs. Layla
Winner: Layla (c)
RAW's Money in the Bank Match
Randy Orton vs. Edge vs. The Miz vs. John Morrison vs. Mark Henry vs. Chris Jericho vs. Evan Bourne vs. Ted DiBiase
Winner: The Miz
Steel Cage Match for the WWE Title: John Cena vs. Sheamus
Winner: Sheamus (c) after interference from The Nexus
Top 5 All Time Best Selling WWE Shirts
2. John Cena "Chain Gang Batallion" T-Shirt
3. DX "Illustrated" T-Shirt
4. Stone Cold "Raise Hell" T-Shirt
5. John Cena "Never Give Up" T-Shirt
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to:
Carlos Colon - July 18, 1945
Al Snow - July 18, 1963
Joey Matthews - July 18, 1979
Verne Gagne defeated Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Heavyweight title.
July 18, 1980
Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Demolition for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
July 18, 1989
Ric Flair defeated Barry Windham for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
July 18, 1993
July 17, 2010
July 16, 2010
SmackDown Results: CM Punk Unmasked
Moments after Big Show interrupted The Straight Edge Society – revealing a giant, reinforced ladder that he plans to use to win the SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match this Sunday – the S.E.S. attacked him with united fury. The World’s Largest Athlete soon regrouped, disposing of both Luke Gallows and the hooded stranger before trapping The Second City Saint on top of his ladder. Then, climbing up to meet him, Big Show ripped off CM Punk’s mask, finally revealing Punk’s shaved head to the WWE Universe! Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Pins Down Marketing Efforts For 'SummerSlam'
WWE will make a big marketing splash for its Aug. 13 SummerSlam pay-per-view event in Los Angeles by posting WWE-related videos on a sports blimp flying over several Major League Baseball games...More?
source: multichannel.com
McMahon Improves Slightly in Lastest Quinnipiac Univ Poll
Quinnipiac University released a new poll today on the U. S. Senate race in Connecticut that indicates former WWE CEO Linda McMahon has slightly improved her standing.
McMahon's Democratic opponent, Richard Blumenthal, scored 54% and McMahon scored 37%. Last months poll results were Blumenthal 55% and McMahon 35%...More?
source: pwtorch.com
Dream President Declares “War Against the WWE and UFC”
In a significant financial maneuver, FEG, the parent company of Dream and K-1, announced that they have inked a deal worth $230 million (USD) with the Shanghai-based bank PUJI Capital.
The importance of the deal was not understated by K-1 President Sadaharu Tanikawa, as he took aim at those who his company will look to compete against, specifically his stateside counterparts.
“This is a declaration of war against the WWE and UFC. From Asia, we will take the world,” said Tanikawa...More?
source: 5thround.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Bruiser Brody was stabbed to death in Puerto Rico. Jose Gonzales was said to be responsible for the murder and was charged, but the charges were later dropped.
July 16, 1988
Terry Gordy died of a heart attack at age 40.
July 16, 2001
Brody: The Triumph and Tragedy of Wrestling's Rebel
July 15, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Making Money
Three nights before he competes in the Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WWE’s newest pay-per-view, Chris Jericho arrogantly walked into “WWE Superstars” to face the exciting Yoshi Tatsu. Although he clearly underestimated his opponent, Jericho quickly realized that he was in the ring with an explosive Superstar. Attacking the former WWE Champion with sharp kicks and painful strikes, Tatsu came within a hair of scoring a major upset. Unfortunately, Jericho’s veteran smarts kicked in as he locked on the Walls of Jericho to pick up the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Updated SummerSlam Promotional Poster
source: wrestling news world
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Jesse "the Body" Ventura
July 15, 1951
Ric Flair defeated David Von Erich in a tournament final for the Missouri State Heavyweight title.
July 15, 1983
Eric Bischoff makes his un-expected debut on WWE RAW. Vince McMahon and Eric Bischoff hug on national television. Vince then announced that Eric was the new GM of Raw.
July 15, 2002
July 14, 2010
Rumor Mill - TNA Resurrecting ECW
Prowrestling.net is reporting that Tommy Dreamer has apparently contacted some of his former ECW co-workers about performing at the upcoming TNA Hard Justice pay-per-view event. The show will be an ECW-type event with the former talent of the defunct organization being in charge.
WWE-Lite re-creating ECW. Gee, that sounds familiar...
More about it: TNA Copyig WWE's Extreme Rules PPV
Update on Scott Hall's Health
Scott Hall was recently admitted into the hospital for double pneumonia. Hall actually had a falling out with some close friends of his because he refused to go to the hospital when he first started feeling bad and they asked him to go.
Hall did a radio show interview with Sean Waltman a few weeks back and started crying on-air when talking about his health. Hall also said he suffers from a psychological disorder. Some friends of Hall’s say he has been at his worst lately.
We can also report that Hall is still in the ICU of an Orlando, Florida hospital for double pneumonia. As of a few days ago, his condition was listed as "guarded."
source: wrestling observer
Rumor Mill - WWE To Turn Top Superstar Heel & Put Them With Nexus?
WWE is toying with the idea of turning a top Superstar heel and have them be the person behind The Nexus angle. The main people being pitched for a heel turn are Triple H and believe it or not, John Cena.
Cena turning heel would be a risk because of his popularity with kids and everything else, including merchandise. Triple H has wanted to turn heel for a few years now but with injuries to him and his co-workers, they haven't had the right time to turn him.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
Moms Ready to Rumble Over McMahon's Wrestling Connection
Several Connecticut moms are ready to rumble with former WWE CEO Linda McMahon, a Republican running for U.S. Senate seat because of her ties to pro wrestling.
The women are part of Mothers Opposing McMahon and they published a letter on a blog:
“As mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and sisters, we are compelled to voice our strong opposition to the candidacy of former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to represent Connecticut in the U.S. Senate.”
They are asking other parents and voters to not forget the wealthy business executive's ties as former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment.
The group says pro wrestling encourages physical and verbal abuse of women and markets it to children...More?
source: nbcconnecticut.com
As a mother of a son that has been to numerous wrestling shows, I think this group is full of sh*t.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Jeff Jarrett
July 14, 1967
Happy Birthday to Bubba Ray Dudley
July 14, 1971
NWA's air time on the Atlanta based Superstation, WTBS is taken over by WWF(E). After several complaints from NWA fans, Vince McMahon responds by saying "We'll show those complainers the difference between a major league and minor league production, given time." NWA wrestling was quickly reinstated on WTBS.
July 14, 1984
Lex Luger defeated Barry Windham for the WCW Heavyweight title.
July 14, 1991
D-Lo Brown defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the WWF(E) European Heavyweight title.
July 14, 1998
July 13, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Homecoming Kings
The Nexus returned to their roots Tuesday night, wreaking havoc on WWE NXT. Wade Barrett led the pack of former NXT Rookies to victory in a 20-Man Over-the-Top Rope Battle Royal over the season two class and their WWE Pros, leaving an indelible mark on WWE NXT. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Raw Guest Hosts to Continue
From comedians to politicians to musical performers to professional athletes, Monday Night Raw's guest hosts are some of past and present's finest entertainers. The WWE Universe, therefore, can expect this trend to continue as more and more of the most popular celebrities are hopping aboard to serve as Raw special host.
source: wwe.com
Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s “PWI 500″ 2010 Winner
“The Phenomenal” AJ Styles has been named Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s “PWI 500″ winner for 2010. He is the first TNA wrestler to top the annual chart, which is now in its twentieth year. To view the magazine’s cover, click here. The issues hits newsstands August 3rd.
source: wrestleview.com
More Hayhurst/Triple H Tweets
Dirk Hayhurst posts more tweets about Triple H while plugging his new book, The Bullpen Gospells:
Therapist's said Triple H flipped through the book after I left and had a few chuckles. Don't know about 3H but that made me feel good =)
Saw 3H post surgery, he looked strong all things considered, & Yes, I'm shamelessly using this to plug the NYT best seller I signed for him.
Yes, Triple H's arm was in a sling, but it was still strong enough to hold a copy of my NYT best seller, The Bullpen Gospels.
July 12, 2010
39 WWE Champions
1999(2), 2000(2), 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009
Click here to view the photo gallery of all 39 WWE Champions.
100 Golden Moments for the WWE Championship
UFC Grabs Attention of Facebook Flock; WWE #4
USA Today's Fighting Stances takes a look at the number of fans for the official Facebook pages of several sports entities:
Sports Entity / Facebook Followers
NBA / 3,180,826
UFC / 2,269,450
Vancouver 2010 Olympics / 1,209,379
WWE / 757,845
NASCAR / 702,701
NHL / 574,112
NFL / 508,906
WNBA / 283,779
Women's Tennis Association / 223,986
Penn State Football / 170,737
Click here for the complete list.
Rumor Mill - Talent Meeting Held Before iMPACT! Tapings
During a talent meeting held at the TNA Impact Zone in Orlando, FL, Dixie Carter addressed the talent roster and stressed that the wrestlers need to tighten up their in-ring work. She said the wrestlers are essentially spoiled because they benefit from a taped show that can be edited. This isn't the first time that Carter has commented on the need to tighten up the in-ring work, and there's always a mixed reaction from the wrestlers to such comments.
"Guys were fuming," said one TNA source regarding Carter's comments. Carter also hyped the success of the TNA Xplosion television show in Australia, and raved about the Victory Road pay-per-view on Sunday. There was no mention of Paul Heyman during the meeting.
source: prowrestling.net
New Venture for Shane McMahon
According to The Manchester Evening News, Shane McMahon is listed as an investor in International Sports Management which manages pro athletes based out of Great Britain.
International Sports Management, the Cheshire-based agency which acts for cricket stars including Andrew Flintoff, Muttiah Muralitharan and Steve Harmison, along with top golfers Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood and Ernie Els, has secured a multi-million pound investment boost.
ISM has attracted funding from Leonard Ryan, and Mickey O'Rourke, founders of the broadcaster Setanta, their business partner Mark O'Meara and former US wrestling star Shane McMahon...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Billy Sandow, manager of Ed Lewis, puts up $1000 bond to bind a match with Frank Gotch. The match never takes place.
July 12, 1916
Happy Birthday to Gregory "Hurricane" Helms
July 12, 1974
Happy Birthday to Brock Lesnar
July 12, 1977
Jack Tunny resigned as WWF(E) President.
July 12, 1995
Jerry Lawler announces he will run for Mayor of Memphis and Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage for the WCW Heavyweight title.
July 12, 1999
July 11, 2010
TNA Victory Road Results 2010
Tara (Lisa Marie Varon) made her return to TNA, after a brief hiatus, at tonight's Victory Road PPV. She was the mystery biker that helped Madison Rayne in her match against Angelina Love.
July 10, 2010
SmackDown Results: Big Present; Big Red Future
An incensed Big Show made it his personal mission to punish Jack Swagger for his unrelenting attacks perpetrated both on himself and on World Champion Rey Mysterio. Though “The All-American American” ultimately escaped the wrath of his gigantic attacker, he soon found that he could not elude the uncontrollable fury of Kane. Full results.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
NWA/WCW's Great American Bash PPV takes place in Baltimore, Maryland for the first of seven times (in Baltimore that is). The main event featured Ric Flair defeating Lex Luger to retain the World title.
July 10, 1988
July 9, 2010
Chris Sabin Thinking Gold Heading Into Victory Road
When he started working for TNA Wrestling seven years ago, Chris Sabin envisioned himself as a singles wrestler as most guys do. He had already been doing that for various independent promotions and then excelled in TNA's X Division, winning that championship four times.
But things took a different turn for him in 2007 when he began pairing up with Alex Shelley as a tag-team. The duo is still together as the Motor City Machineguns and have become one of the most dynamic teams in all of wrestling...More?
source: fanhouse.com
Ric Flair Bout to be Pinnacle of Jay Lethal's Life
Jay Lethal is 25 years old, not married, and without kids. So he can say with confidence that Sunday's match against Ric Flair at TNA Victory Road will be the greatest night of his life.
"So I don't have that wedding date or that anniversary locked away in my head," Lethal told SLAM! Wrestling. "The dates that I do have, December 7, 2001, which is the day that I started wrestling; there's April 29, 1985, which is my birthday, and in a few days, I'm going to add July 11, 2010, Victory Road, to that list, because that's the day that I'll have the greatest moment -- not of my wrestling career, but of my life, when I step into the ring with one of my idols, Ric Flair."...More?
source: slam wrestling
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Kevin Nash.
July 9, 1959
The Crusher defeated Verne Gagne for the AWA Heavyweight title.
July 9, 1963
Happy Birthday to Marc Mero.
July 9, 1965
Fabulous Moolah defeated Velvet McIntyre for the WWF(E) Women's title.
July 9, 1986
The infamous Vince Russo/Hulk Hogan shoot took place at WCW's Bash at the Beach PPV. This marked Hulk Hogan's last WCW appearance.
July 9, 2000
July 8, 2010
Update Regarding Triple H's Surgery
According to the Wrestling Observer, Triple H underwent surgery to repair a torn muscle tendon in the arm. Apparently this is an injury sustained outside of the squared circle. The recovery time is a few months, which would prevent his planned Summerslam return to face Sheamus.
WWE Superstars Results: Double Trouble
Kelly Kelly has scored victories over Layla and Michelle McCool in recent weeks, but tonight she took on both of the self-proclaimed co-Women’s Champions with her pal Tiffany watching her back. As expected, both the SmackDown beauties brought all of their spunk and athleticism to the ring, but Team Lay-Cool’s mean streak was too much for the beautiful Divas to overcome. With the referee distracted, McCool illegally nailed Kelly with a brutal kick to the head, allowing Layla to score a tainted victory for Simply Flawless. Full results.
source: wwe.com
TLC's Chilli on Possibility of Hosting WWE Raw
Chilli joined The Big Mosh, Jimmy Noonan, & "The Chairman of the Board" Todd Vincent for an exclusive interview on "Your Home of Wrestling Radio":
Whether Chili has been approached to guest host WWE's Monday Night RAW and the relationship that her & her son have with World Wrestling Entertainment:
"That could happen. I would love for that to happen, and if I was to guest host, I'm telling you it would be so much fun. The matches would be very exciting & fun, and the WWE Universe would absolutely love it. Because I see some people on there, and I'm like 'How did this happen?' You could tell they're not true fans, and I am a true fan, and people are so surprised, but I love my wrestling. When they (the WWE) come to Atlanta, my son & I are always there. We even travel sometimes to go to some of the Pay-Per-Views."
Does Batista Deserve Lesnar Comparisons?
Assuming the reports are right, UFC 116's viewership pattern provides all the explanation needed for Strikeforce's interest in former pro wrestler Dave Batista.
Strikeforce met last month with Batista about the possibility of an mixed martial arts bout. CEO Scott Coker sees a parallel between Batista and Brock Lesnar, the Ultimate Fighting Championship's heavyweight titleholder.
"Look at Brock Lesnar," Coker told Sherdog.com last week. "He made the crossover. Why not Batista?"
Like Lesnar, Batista became a marquee name in World Wrestling Entertainment's choreographed shows. And like Lesnar, he wants to try his hand at real fighting.
But the similarity ends there...More?
source: usa today
Hayhurst Updates Triple H Story
After his story was picked up by various wrestling sites, Dirk Hayhurst has backed away from his reports concerning Triple H having surgery:
Thanks for supporting me Garfooslings, but if I wake tonight via a steel chair to the face, & a top rope take down, I might not feel so good
I saw a cool yet mysterious figure in the training room. I signed a book for him. It was cool. That is all. This message will self destruct
Folks I feel terrible. Social Media just bit me in the @ss. Almost wish I hadn't seen a celeb today. Gosh I hate this feeling. Sorry all.
He has deleted his previous tweets.
Rumor Mill - Triple H's Status
Dirk Hayhurst, injured pitcher for the Toronto Bluejays, posted the following on his twitter account:
Guess who I just singed a book for... Triple H of the WWE. Seriously, I just found myself next to him on a training table. Wow, Surreal
Actually, I didn't ask him anything. He look tired and it's best to leave large, powerful men alone when they are tired. I wish him well.
HHH was alert enough for me to ask him a question. I gave him the most important one I could think of: "Where do you think Lebron will go?"
I did not get a pic, he was a tad out of it, fresh out of surgery so I didn't want to hassle him. Besides, photo's in hospitals are no no's.
Dirk said he was on a training table next to Hunter, and then he implied that Hunter had just gotten out of surgery. Doesn't make sense to me...
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
