Season Three will showcase six new Divas (Pros are in parenthesis): Naomi (Kelly Kelly , Maxine (Alicia Fox), Jamie Keyes (Bella Twins), AJ (Primo), Aloisia, & Aksana. Aloisia is known on the indy circuit as Isis the Amazon. She is 6'9" and is teamed with Vickie Guerrero as her Pro. Aksana (Zivile Raudoniene) made her way to the WWE by getting a tape to Triple H after meeting him at a bodybuilding show. Her pro is Goldust.
August 31, 2010
Info on WWE NXT Season Three
WWE NXT Results: Kaval Wins Season Two
After the eliminations of Alex Riley and Michael McGillicutty, Kaval wins Season Two of WWE NXT. Full results.
TV Rating for 900th Edition of Raw
The 900th episode of Monday Night Raw scored hours of 3.35 and 3.64, giving it a 3.5 cable rating.
Update on Lucha Libre USA Promotion
The August 28th edition of Lucha Libre USA scored a 0.05 rating and 45,000 viewers. The show aired on a Saturday as opposed to the usual Friday night time slot. Ratings for the series were what MTV expected them to be.
Lucha Libre USA managing director Steve Ship has confirmed that the current run of the show is finished on MTV2. The plan was always to do seasons of the show, like other MTV properties, and the 52-week agreement that they signed was not for 52 straight weeks.
The September 9th event in Corpus Christi, Texas at Whataburger Field as well as other events scheduled will take place as planed. Content will be filmed at these events and used for the LLUSA website and MTV2's website. The footage filmed in Charlotte over the weekend will be used as online content.
For the next season of the show, they will tape from one location, ala TNA Impact, but that location has not been announced yet.
source: 411mania.com
Rumor Mill - WWE Unifying All Titles
WWE will be holding a Unification match for the Divas and Women's Titles at Night of Champions. The talk Monday was that WWE is planning to unify all the titles in the next year and have one World Title, one Tag Team Title, one Intercontinental/US Title and one Women's Title. The idea would be to do the WWE and World Title Unification match at WrestleMania 27.
source: impactwrestling.com & f4wonline.com
J.R.'s Memories of Monday Night Raw
"DX...which helped launch HHH, re-invent HBK and made stars of Billy Gunn, Road Dog, and Chyna. Every one came along at the right place at the right time with the right presentation for their persona's in a male friendly 18-34 demo. To me, this faction was as good as it gets and ranks in the same breath with the Horsemen."...More?
source: jrsbarbq.com
August 30, 2010
Isis the Amazon Signs with WWE
DivaDirt.com is confirming Isis the Amazon has signed with WWE:
A reliable source tells Diva Dirt that Isis is indeed part of the FCW roster after being spotted with FCW staff and talent at last Friday’s event in Fort Myers.
Diva Dirt first broke the news that the 6’9″ wrestler was possibly signed by WWE last Friday. At the time, Isis’ representative Brad Konia told us: “We still can’t offer any comment.”
Isis joins the ranks of Christina Crawford (Alicia Fox’s sister) and Ricki Vaughn as the newest female developmental signings.
Maybe God Could Pick Another Form of Entertainment
Eddie, Test, Umaga, Lance, Trent Acid, Chris Kanyon, Luna Vachon, J.C. Bailey. There are others and there will be more. I am absolutely addicted to this business. I don't wrestle and don't want to. I'm not a promoter and don't want to be. I don't book matches and am not qualified to do so. I'm just a fan. I have been to local indy shows with a few hundred people and to sold out WWE shows at the Verizon Center. Big, small, CHIKARA, ROH, Puroresu, Lucha Libre, I watch it all. And even though it isn't politically correct, I'm a die-hard Terra Ryzin/Jean-Paul Levesque/Hunter Hearst Helmsley/Triple H fan. (yeah that long) Just a small request to the Ultimate Booker upstairs, please stop taking our young wrestlers that are just getting started. Please stop taking our veterans that have left the spotlight and joined us "regular" people. There are other forms of entertainment. Not that I want to see actors or musicians die, but things are definetly one-sided. I'm just very sad today...
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, 2010
Vince McMahon Comments on John Cena's Rise to the Top
“You have to start with the quality of the human being,” McMahon told the Herald. “John is an extraordinary human being; he’s honest, he’s loyal.
“He’s full of himself, too,” McMahon added, laughing. “But he’s like a throwback to the type of individual it’s difficult find these days, someone with old-fashioned values. In addition to that, he’s a Neanderthal when it comes to strength.”
Then McMahon held a meeting with his performers, saying he was looking for someone who was ready to reach for the brass ring.
“Step on people on the way over if you have to,” he recalled saying. “Apologize later. I’m looking for someone with courage that wants to break out and be ballsy enough to take on the responsibility of being the top guy. “At the end of the meeting, someone came over and said, ‘I’m your man,’ and that was John.”...More?
source: bostonherald.com
WWE Raw 900th Episode Celebration
MMA Legend Drops Boxer at UFC 118
Boxing great James Toney was no match for MMA mainstay Randy Couture at UFC 118...More?
source: fox sports
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, 2010
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, 2010
SmackDown Results: Disruption in the Force
Over the years, the road between brothers Kane and The Undertaker has had many ups and downs. But, are they poised for a volatile final confrontation?
The Undertaker said Kane is “guilty of a treacherous betrayal ” and is not worthy of being his brother or carrying the World Heavyweight Championship.
“I taught you everything you know about evil. But I didn’t teach you everything I know. So when the mood strikes you, I’ll be waiting. And when the fight starts, it’s always going to end the same way,” The Deadman said.
Despite the ominous warning, The Big Red Monster was not intimidated by his older brother’s words.
“Not this time,” said Kane. “I know and you know that this time it ends the same way that it did at SummerSlam, with you sprawled helpless at my feet. I vow on the grave of our mother, that you will never rest in peace.” Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - WWE RAW General Manager
Rumors are circulating concerning the return of Triple H and the idea has been pitched to Vince McMahon to have him revealed to be Monday Night RAW's "anonymous" General Manager. McMahon has been quoted as saying that he wants "The Game" back on television in order to further strengthen the roster heading into the fall season. As of late, McMahon has blamed WWE's previous lackluster quarter on the retirements of Dave Batista and Shawn Michaels, as well as Triple H's injuries that have kept him off of television.
source: wrestling-radio.com
Kenny King & Rhett Titus on Rumors of ROH Being in Rough Shape
Their thoughts/comments to the critics that may feel that Ring of Honor could potentially be in rough shape with the departure of ROH World Champion Tyler Black, along with the other changes that have taken place within the company over the past several weeks & how they (as a team) are going to step up in the coming weeks/months ahead:
(Kenny) "Listen the sky has fallen at least four times in Ring of Honor. AJ (Styles), ("The Fallen Angel") Christopher Daniels, & Samoa Joe left, and 'Oh my god, the sky is falling.' It didn't fall. Gabe (Sapolsky) is gone, 'Oh my god the sky is falling.' We didn't go anywhere. (Adam) Pearce is gone, 'Oh my god, the sky is falling.' Tyler Black is leaving. The thing about Ring of Honor in a word is resiliency. The thing that is always going to keep ROH alive is everybody in that locker room is hungry. Everyone in that locker room is talented, and everyone in that locker room has the ability, if called upon, to put the company on their back and run with it." (Rhett) "With all these guys leaving, it's no better time for me & Kenny to step up. We've been doing that all 2010, and we are gonna keep on doing it for 2010, and by the time 2011 hits, we're gonna be there, and we're gonna be at the top. You talk about breaking this glass ceiling. Myself & Kenny don't break glass ceilings, because we live in houses with no ceilings, because there is no level that we can't excel to, because we keep on climbing & climbing to the top."...More?
source: mondaynightmayhem.com
Recap of "Nightline's" Feature on Chris Benoit's Brain Condition at Death; WWE Issues Statement in Response
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, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Meet Your Master
Ever since Bret Hart presented The Hart Dynasty with the brand new WWE Tag Team Championships, things have been heating up in the division as top duos have been gunning to grab those titles. Two of those hungry, young tandems squared off on “WWE Superstars” as Vance Archer & Curt Hawkins brought the fight to the energetic The Dude Busters. But while Archer & Hawkins have pulled off some dominant wins in recent weeks, they weren’t able to stop Caylen Croft & Trent Barreta tonight. With this win, the cocky SmackDown Superstars move one step closer to a WWE Tag Team Championship opportunity. Full results.
source: wwe.com
ABC Featuring Story on Chris Benoit & Head Trauma Tonight
ABC News's "Nightline" program will be featuring a report on deceased former WWE wrestler Chris Benoit tonight as part of their summer series examining the human brain.
Tonight's episode from the series "Secrets of Your Mind: Why We Do What We Do" will include interviews with Michael Benoit, the father of Chris Benoit, and Dr. Julian Bailes of West Virginia University's neurosciences.
Bailes will be sharing his research from studying the brains of former pro athletes that show "repeat concussions could have lasting impacts on the brain."
The episode, airing at 10:00 p.m. EST on ABC, is specifically focused on "psychopathic behavior" and how it originates in the brain. Dr. Bailes will provide research that repeated head trauma to the brain can increase that behavior...More?
source: pwtorch.com
HTM Comments on Linda McMahon and the WWE
Just read a sad story online where the young lady golfer found dead last month in Colorado was a victim of suicide. I hope the media doesn't blame Linda McMahon and WWE for this one too. My point being the media are a joke. WWE or Linda McMahon are not responsible for wrestling deaths. What people do or take outside the walls of WWE is nothing to do with the company and it's a joke how much they beat up on WWE and Linda McMahon.
WWE has done nothing but try and clean up the wrestling industry and I applaud them for that. "Character" stuff aside, good news doesn't sell so no one prints it. What about the massive difference WWE make to charities, the kids at "Make a Wish" foundation why is none of that ever covered? I Roy Farris, "The Honky Tonk Man" fully support Linda McMahon in her senate race and pledge her my full support...More?
source: prowrestling.net
Batista Lands an Acting Gig on NBC Show
Former WWE star Batista will appear in an edition of NBC's "Chuck" this fall. The season begins on Sept. 20...More?
source: prowrestling.net
Congrats to Paul & Stephanie on the Birth of their New Daughter!
Congratulations to Paul & Stephanie Levesque on the birth of their third child. Various wrestling sites are reporting that Stephanie had another girl on August 24, 2010, which is also her father's birthday. No news on a name as of yet.
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
Triple H returned to a huge ovation and win over Booker T at SummerSlam. Hunter had been out since January of that year after injuring his right quad during a match at New Year's Revolution.
August 26, 2007
August 25, 2010
WWE Launches Official iTunes Store
WWE is now providing pay per view events on iTunes. Events listed right now include Over the Limit, Fatal Four Way and Money in the Bank. You can view the content at $1.99 per match ($2.99 for HD) or $12.99 for the entire PPV ($17.99 for HD).
source: wrestleview.com
Update on Skip Sheffield's Injury
Skip Sheffield suffered an injury at the 8/18 WWE house show in Hawaii. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is now reporting Sheffield suffered a compound fracture in his left ankle and will need surgery. He is expected to have surgery some time next week once the swelling does down. Sheffield is expected to miss anywhere from four to six months of action as a result.
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, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Knowledge is Power
With both of their Rookies eliminated the previous week on WWE NXT, MVP and “Dashing” Cody Rhodes were done talking and ready to get down to business inside of the ring. While Rhodes initially denied Kaval’s challenge, he accepted The Ballin’ Superstar’s request and the second-generation competitor was out to silence his critics and prove that he is on a higher level than both the NXT Rookies and his fellow Pros. The execution of a jarring Cross Rhodes gave The “Dashing” Superstar a convincing victory over MVP and suggested that perhaps Rhodes can actually back up his endless talk. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Recap of Linda Mcmahon on the Greta Van Strusen Show
Linda was asked what she would do to get jobs created as there is almost nine percent unemployment. She said that being a CEO, she realizes the impact of taxes and regulation on small businesses. She wants to keep money in the pocket of small businesses.
Linda was asked about the New York Times article talking about her being an unusual candidate in that WWE produced a lot of sex and violence. She said WWE is an absolutely wonderful company and changed the industry over the past couple of decades and evolved from the sex and violence content to PG.
Linda talked about the Smackdown Your Vote campaign, being involved in the Make A Wish program, and the Special Olympics.
Linda also talked about how there were WWE fans who were supporting her. She said that a lot of them admire her for building a company from the ground up. Asked how she will overcome the seven points that she trails by in the polls, she said she will keep talking to people. She said the more her opponents focus on WWE, the more she will move up in the polls.
source: prowrestling.net
Rumor Mill - Drug Testing at TNA Impact Tapings Today
TNA is running another series of drug testing at the tapings today in Orlando. Prowrestling.net reports that talent were subject to physicals, blood work and drug screening. The screenings were believed to be random.
Rumor Mill - Serena Released By WWE
Serena has been released by WWE, according to multiple reports. Citing sources in WWE, pwtorch.com said that Serena was let go because she was not “living out” The Straight Edge Society gimmick in public. WWE has not yet acknowledged the release on its website.
source: ring posts
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, 2010
Sheamus Comments on WMXXVII "I'd like another crack at Triple H"
WWE champ Sheamus talks video games, Celtic mythology, and tanning. Click here.
source: espn.com
A Smackdown in Shanghai
Throngs of kids from across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau traveled into Shanghai — with all the wrestling merchandise they could carry in tow — for a chance to watch some of wrestling’s biggest name battle it out.
“There’s a whole bunch of fans” in China, said a 22-year old from Beijing who called himself Johnny “Cash” Zhao. He sported an orange T-shirt from the Chinese WWE fan website, 19977.com. Members on the site from Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou and other cities had even organized buses to travel to the Expo event.
Turnout was so strong that all of the 8,000 tickets the WWE was giving away were snatched up within an hour of the box-office’s 9:30 a.m. opening, the company says...More?
source: wall street journal
This Day in Wrestling History
Dick Shikat defeats Jim Londos in Philadelphia, PA. The National Boxing Association's wrestling division (later the National Wrestling Association) recognizes Shikat as the new World Champion.
August 23, 1929
Triple H defeats Mick Foley for his first WWF(E) World Title one night after SummerSlam.
August 23, 1999
August 22, 2010
Kurt Angle Responds to Steroid Allegation Reports
TNA star Kurt Angle recently spoke out on his official Twitter page regarding his name, along with UFC star Shane Carwin, being made public by Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna Dobbins on August 13 as being recipients of steroids during the sentencing hearing of J. Michael Bennett, supervising pharmacist at Applied Pharmacy Services of Mobile, AL.
As reported earlier, Bennett was sentenced to four years in prison on conviction of participating in a nationwide conspiracy to sell anabolic steroids made in Mobile. He was convicted on five counts total, including drug distribution and distribution to a person under the age of 21. He is the first of five doctors convicted.
Angle wrote on Twitter, "Rumors by media keep coming up. I was under medical supervision for meds back in 2003-2005. I had no involvement in this Alabama case. Put it to rest and come up with new material to write about. You're all hideous. I apologize for my stern comment, but I want to move on with my life and put the past behind me, mainly the mistakes I've made. That's all."
The Applied Pharmacy Services case was first made public back in 2007 by Sports Illustrated where Angle's name was the most featured. Angle claimed he was prescribed steroids for various injuries and that he had no idea his doctor went to an illegal pharmacy to get the orders filled. Angle, who was listed as seeing Dr. David Wilbirt of Phoenix (Angle doesn't live in Phoenix), received Trenbolone, a steroid that is only legal for usage on livestock and not on humans. He received the drugs from October 2004 through February 2005.
source: wrestleview.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, 2010
Did They Put A Gun To Your Head?
The idea that wrestlers are ignorant children who need a company they work for to engage in patronizing paternalism, endlessly holding their hands through every single day of their lives in the company, and taking responsibility for every wrong decision that they ever make, is manifestly delusional. Blaming widely hated and wealthy corporations for the volitional actions of individuals is popular because self-reflection and personal responsibility is a challenging human exercise.
Irrespective of how many Harvard alums incessantly prattle to contrary, the fact remains that nobody puts a gun to wrestlers’ heads and forces them into taking drugs...More?
source: bleacherreport.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Dusty Rhodes defeats Harley Race for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.
August 21, 1979
August 20, 2010
SmackDown Results: Del Rio Arrives in Style
Alberto Del Rio arrived in grand style by driving into the Rabobank Arena in a Rolls Royce. And as he approached the ring, he was introduced by his very own personal ring announcer. Leading up to the big night, Del Rio touted himself in a series of videos.
When all the hype and talking were over, and Del Rio finally stepped in the ring, he backed up his words with a huge win over veteran Rey Mysterio by making him tap out with a cross armbreaker. Adding insult to injury, Del Rio locked Rey in the same hold after the match was over to deliver more punishment. Full Results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Hits Back at Nowinski
Former wrestler and anti-head-trauma advocate Chris Nowinski said some very critical things about Senate candidate Linda McMahon and the WWE in a recent interview with NECN, alleging that the WWE encourages steroid use and provides an unsafe environment for its wrestlers. While the McMahon campaign has not responded, to my knowledge, the WWE has.
The WWE emailed this response to Nowinski's criticisms today:
WWE RAISES CREDIBILITY ISSUES FOR CHRIS NOWINSKI
• Chris Nowinski did not reveal, as required, that he suffered previous concussions before signing his contract with WWE.
• He states WWE suggested that its performers take steroids. However, at no time does he ever state that it was suggested that he do so.
• His comments that WWE talent perform in matches 200 days a year is not factual. In 2009, the average active roster talent performed 135 days.
• A sheer fabrication --- that he went through tables four days a week.
• Mr. Nowinski states, "They have an environment where it's absolutely unsafe to work in that ring." "They have no oversight into what actually happens in the ring." If so, then why would Mr. Nowinski have ever wanted to be a part of such an environment?
• It is very dubious that he ever had a conversation with Lance Cade much less Lance Cade confiding to a total stranger that he used painkillers and steroids.
• Although renowned in the field of CTE, we are unaware of any specific qualifications or medical degrees that he possesses which would qualify him as an expert on steroids and pain killers.
Click here for more.
source: theatlantic.com
Maryland's Own Pat Brink Re-Signs With WWE
This will be Brink’s second stint with WWE developmental and Florida Championship Wrestling. Brink, an Atholton High graduate who grew up in Laurel, MD, wrestled as Kaleb O’Neal in FCW in 2008 and 2009 before being released because of disciplinary issues.
Brink went through a difficult time when he was in FCW (he had to deal with the deaths of his younger sister, grandmother and several close friends) and I’m glad that he is getting another opportunity to make it on a national level.
“I couldn't be more humble, proud and thankful that the WWE is giving me a second chance,” Brink, 29, wrote on his Facebook page.
source: ring posts
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, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Locked and Loaded
It was the Ankle Lock vs. The Master Lock in this heated battle between the conceited Jack Swagger and the powerful Chris Masters. With The Masterpiece having the strength advantage going into this confrontation, the big man attempted to destroy Swagger with some serious power maneuvers. But the former World Heavyweight Champion was able to use his submission expertise to take away Masters’ arm strength and cinch in a painful Ankle Lock for a hard-fought victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Triple H Candid - Primary Night
Triple H with Linda McMahon's mother, Evelyn Carson
credit: Linda McMahon Facebook
Homicide on his Release from TNA Wrestling
Former TNA star Homicide commented on his release via his Twitter page:
"my tna days is over, thank u for the staff members and the boys and girls in the locker room, had a great run, bbllaattt187 for life"
Roger Clemens Charged with Lying to Congress
Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids and growth hormone. The criminal case writes a new chapter in one of Major League Baseball's worst scandals, the rampant use of the banned substances.
A six-count indictment alleges that Clemens obstructed a congressional inquiry with 15 different statements that he made under oath in 2008, including denials that he had ever used steroids or human growth hormone. The indictment says that he lied and committed perjury regarding the same matters...More?
source: fox sports
Cody Rhodes on Warehouse 13
WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes guest stars as Joanne Kelly’s (Myka Bering) unrequited high school love interest in the Tuesday, August 24 episode of the hit series Warehouse 13, airing at 9PM (ET/PT)...More?
source: monstersandcritics.com
Roller Derby That's More Sport Than Show
The Charm City Roller Girls have a message for all those old-time roller derby fans out there: this isn't your grandma's roller derby.
"All that stuff is actually completely gone right now," says Hilary Rosensteel, a roller girl almost since the team was founded in 2005. And by "stuff," she means the elbows, extravagant cheating and over-the-top showmanship that, back in the '60s and '70s, made roller derby the female equivalent of professional wrestling.
These days, she insists, roller derby is more about competition than show. Not, she hastens to add, that derby has turned sedate, or completely respectable...More?
source: baltimoresun.com
Chris Nowinski Claims WWE Encourages Steroid Use: "It's Garbage That They're Not Using Stuff."
"They have an environment where it's absolutely unsafe to work in that ring," said Nowinski, whose wrestling persona was a cocky Harvard graduate.
"They have no oversight into what actually happens in the ring. And they are encouraging steroid use," he said, citing the enormous physiques of recent champions such as Triple H and Batista. "It's garbage that they're not using stuff," he said. "They absolutely know what's going on."..
"The WWE rewards the guys who use them,"...More?
source: thehill.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, 2010
Christopher Daniels One-Day Training Seminar
Since October of 2009, NWA Pro/Mach-1 Wrestling’s “Wrestling 101” has established itself as one of the top wrestling schools in the nation, bringing accomplished industry veterans such Paul London, Brian “Spanky” Kendrick, Frankie Kazarian, Colt Cabana, NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce, Steve Corino, and legend Terry Taylor to share their experience and expertise with its students. Following in that tradition, “Wrestling 101” proudly welcomes “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels for a special one-day training seminar...More?
Another Levesque Outing
From The Scene in the Greenwich Times:
WWE wrestler Triple H (Paul Michael Levesque) and his wife, Stephanie McMahon, were seen having lunch at Thataway Cafe in Greenwich last Saturday afternoon.
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, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Two Say Goodbye
In a special, live double elimination night of WWE NXT, the final five competitors had one last chance to plead their cases to the WWE Pros during the NXT Rookies Open Mic. While some of the WWE Pros were traveling in Asia, they were able to cast their absentee ballots in the NXT Poll to help determine who is one step closer to becoming WWE’s next breakout star.
After the votes of the WWE Universe were combined with those of the WWE Pros, the NXT Poll results were revealed live. The first NXT Rookie to be eliminated during week 11 of competition was “Showtime” Percy Watson and the second was Husky Harris. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Upcoming Release Dates from WWE Studios
* Legendary with John Cena on September 10th
* Knucklehead with Big Show on October 22nd
* The Chaperone with Triple H in February of 2011
* That's What I Am (formerly Big Red) with Randy Orton in April of 2011
* Inside Out (formerly Killing Karma) with Triple H in late 2011
August 16, 2010
WWE Renames & Debuts New Tag Team Titles On Raw
The Raw GM announced tonight that the Unified Tag Team Titles will now be referred to as The WWE Tag Team Titles. Bret Hart presented The Hart Dynasty with two newly designed WWE Tag Team Titles.
Bryan Danielson Updates
TMZ Spots Triple H over the Weekend in Los Angeles
From TMZ.com:
Triple H -- When Wrestlers Fought Kickboxers ... (click the link to see the video)
WWE star Triple H didn't always do his fighting in the ring ... in fact, dude claims he and a gang of WWE wrestlers once clashed with some drunk kickboxers in a real life mega-brawl!
Triple H was hanging at an event in L.A. this weekend to promote awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association ... when dude told us all about the 2005 incident that went down in England.
The story is awesome ... and you'll never believe which group emerged victorious!!
Rumor Mill - Scott Hall Taken To Mandatory Rehab?
Scott Hall has reportedly been sent to a 50 day mandatory rehab facility in Texas by his probation officer. It is also being reported thatt the WWE is funding Hall's rehab...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
WWE and Burger King Corp. Team Up for an In-Restaurant Promotion
WWE today announced that it has teamed up with Burger King Corp. for an in-restaurant promotion, beginning Monday, August 23 through Sunday, September 12 in close to 7,000 Burger King locations in the U.S.
WWE Superstars Triple H, John Cena and Undertaker will be featured on more than five million exclusive Superstar plush toys inside BK Kids Meals. A new Superstar plush toy will be available each week...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Leo Pardello died at age 72 of natural causes.
August 16, 1939
Verne Gagne declared first AWA Heavyweight Champion.
August 16, 1960
Pat O'Connor died of cancer at age 65.
August 16, 1990
Plum Mariko died from head trauma during a match at age 29. Mariko was the first professional wrestler in Japan to die as a result of injuries suffered in a wrestling match.
August 16, 1997
One night after defeating Chris Benoit for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam 2004, Evolution turns on Randy Orton on RAW following the main event re-match between Orton and Benoit.
August 16, 2004
August 15, 2010
SummerSlam Results 2010
Dark Match
Evan Bourne defeated Zack Ryder with the shooting star press.
Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston
Winner: Match ends when the Nexus interupts, throws Dolph Ziggler out of the ring and beats Kofi Kingston
Divas Champion Alicia Fox vs. Melina
Winner: Melina - New Divas Champion
Big Show vs. The Straight Edge Society (3-on-1 Handicap Match)
Winner: The Big Show
The Miz announces that he will join Team WWE.
WWE Champion Sheamus vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Sheamus retains after DQ
World Heavyweight Champion Kane vs. Rey Mysterio
Winner: Kane (c)
The Undertaker returns and is tombstoned by his brother, Kane.
Team WWE vs. The Nexus (Elimination Tag Team Match)
Daniel Bryan returns!!! Bret Hart disqualified due to use of the chair. The Miz runs out and hits Daniel Bryan with the Money in the Bank briefcase. Wade Barrett taps out to John Cena
Winners: Team WWE
Rumor Mill - Creative Changes at ROH
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Ring of Honor has fired Adam Pearce as head booker of the company, and he has been replaced by Hunter Johnson, who is known in ROH as Delirious. Wrestlezone.com reported several weeks ago that Delirious was offered a tryout match with TNA, however it appears as if he's staying with ROH for the time being. It's also being reported that Adam Pearce was recently offered a TNA tryout match, however he turned it down. Pearce was fired by Ring of Honor owner Cary Silken.
Fan Report from WWE SummerSlam Fan AXXESS
Triple H was in attendance and when asked would he be the 7th man for Team WWE, he winked and said “Who knows, we’ll see.”
source: forceofwrestling.com
Shawn Michaels Comments on his Favorite Opponent
"Man, I have absolutely zero ability into narrowing absolutely any of my favorites into just one, but I have to say, I gotta go between Undertaker and Triple H. Other than all the obvious reasons, but the biggest one for me, those are the only two guys, I could make a mistake and it would be okay. I could put the trust of the match, the story, and absolutely everything into their hands and let go of my control. I'm a control freak (laughs). Those are the only two guys I can let drive and take my hands off the steering wheel."
Poll: McMahon Gains on Blumenthal
Linda McMahon, the Republican U.S. Senate hopeful, has closed the gap to 7 percentage points against Democratic rival Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, according to the first poll released since Tuesday’s primary elections...More?
source: journalinquirer.com
This Day in Wrestling History
WCW Clash of the Champions 33 takes place in Denver, CO featuring Ric Flair vs. Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Title. Flair wins the match via DQ, allowing Hogan to retain World Title.
August 15, 1998
August 14, 2010
Triple H at the MDA/WWE SummerSlam Kickoff Party
Triple H with his co-star from "The Chaperone", Ariel Winter.
Eric Bischoff Comments on Wrestling Fans vs. Wrestling Media
IGN.com recently conducted an interview with TNA's Eric Bischoff where he talked about how the internet draws out certain kinds of wrestling fans and his thoughts on the internet wrestling media.
Bischoff added, "People who are fans of wrestling are really fans of wrestling. There's not as many passive wrestling fans as people would think. There are a lot of fans who just can't get enough, and they're almost more interested in what's going on behind the scenes and the business of wrestling then they are, necessarily, of what's going on inside of the ring.
I have a Facebook page. I do an internet radio show once a month on Monday Night Mayhem and I take questions from my Facebook page and answer them live on that show. I think the internet is a manifestation of a certain sector of, as you referred to them, the hardcore fandom audience, but I would suggest that only 10 percent of that audience is the loudest portion, and they are probably a bit obsessive compulsive and get caught up in it so much that they might have lost sight of reality in some respect. But the other 90 percent of the internet audience are just people who want to keep up on what's going on behind the scenes. But, unfortunately, what we read on the internet and the rumors that are passed around and all the ridiculous observations and perspective by guys like Dave Scherer and Dave Meltzer and guys who put themselves out there to be some kind of expert when they've had zero experience in the wrestling business – that type of commentary tends to appeal the most obsessive compulsive, and loudest, 10 percent."...More?
Pharmacist Sentenced; Ties to Kurt Angle, Bob Holly & Shane Carwin
According to an article on Al.com, pharmacist J. Michael Bennett was sentenced to four years in prison after he was convicted of participating in a nationwide conspiracy to illegally sell anabolic steroids made in Mobile, Alabama. Two of the most high profile names listed in the case as being distributed steroids include current TNA star Kurt Angle and UFC star Shane Carwin.
Update: We neglected to mention that former WWE star Bob Holly (Hardcore Holly) was also listed as another name who was illegally distributed steroids. Seven other pro wrestlers are said to be involved as well, but were not named...More?
Democrats Used to Love the WWE
With the nomination of Linda McMahon, former chief of the WWE, for Senator from Connecticut, the Democrats are jumping up and down with outrage that a wrestling magnate would dare run for public office. After all, pro wrestling is such an unseemly form of entertainment, with steroid bulked man-monsters chasing each other around the ring with chairs. However, some Democrats used to love the WWE when they wanted to get the votes of wrestling fans. Click here for the video.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Bob Backlund
August 14, 1949
Happy Birthday to Bobby Eaton
August 14, 1958
Lance Storm awards "Primetime" Elix Skipper the WCW Cruiserweight Title & Carl Ouelette WCW Hardcore Title.
August 14, 2000
August 13, 2010
Details Behind 7 New Names Added To The FCW Roster
Xavier Woods - Austin Watson, formerly TNA tag title co-holder Consequences Creed, and known on the indy circuit as Austin Creed.
Buck Dixon - West Virginia’s Shane Canterbury is the son of Mark Canterbury. Mark is best known as former WWE tag champ Henry O. Godwin.
James Bronson - Phil Friedman, a former IFL MMA fighter turned wrestler. He has a classic wrestler look that reminds me of the legendary Joe LeDuc.
Fahd Rakman - Fady Madani, worked indies as Fady The Arabian Bull. Hailing from Patterson, NJ and having Syrian heritage, Fady was a main eventer for New Jersey’s IWF.
Roman Leakee - Joe Anao'i, son of WWE Hall Of Famer, Sika. Played DT for Georgia Tech before brief stints with the Minnesota Vikings and CFL's Edmonton Eskimos. WWE hopes to have another natural from the legendary Anao'i family.
Ricki Vaughn - Came to FCW under the name Celeste. Vaughn was recruited out of Texas.
Bobby Dutch - Bill Carr from Northeast indies, primarily New York's FTW Wrestling.
Former OVW champion Brent Wellington, Christina, the sister of WWE Diva's champ Alicia Fox, and announcer Ashley Valence have all actively participated on FCW events, but have not yet been added to the online roster.
source: wrestlezone.com
SmackDown Results: SmackDown Prepares for a Scorcher
Just 48 hours before SummerSlam, the determination of Kofi Kinston collided with the uncontrollable rage of Kane. Shortly after Kofi sustained an injury to his leg, The Big Red Monster caught him on the top rope and sent him hurling to the canvas with a derailing super chokeslam. He then turned out the lights on his prey with the tombstone.
After the bell, Kane promised to deliver vengeance onto Mysterio at SummerSlam. The Master of the 619 emerged to reaffirm his claim that Kane actually attacked The Undertaker, vowing to reclaim the World Title in two days. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Suspends Tiffany Following Incident at Hotel
WWE Diva, Tiffany was suspended by the company following an alleged altercation in a hotel where WWE had booked the wrestlers for this past Tuesday’s SmackDown taping, reports PWInsider.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that there was an incident between Tiffany and real life husband, Drew McIntyre, that resulted in police being called to the scene. Tiffany (Taryn Terrell) may or may not have been arrested. “We have conflicting reports over whether Terrell was arrested by the San Jose PD,” writes Johnson. Terrell was sent home after the incident.
There was some speculation that Terrell was due to compete this Sunday at SummerSlam in a Divas tag team match, though the match has yet to be made official by WWE.
source: diva-dirt.com
Bret Hart Opens Up on his Return, the Challenges, and Forgiveness
As Hart said so bluntly upon his much-publicized return in January, "I guess hell has frozen over."...More?
source: slam wrestling
Lance Cade Passes Away
WWE.com has confirmed the passing of Lance Cade from apparent heart failure. Lance was under contract to the WWE from March 2003 and was released in October 2006. He was re-hired in September 2009 and signed to a development deal at FCW. He was released again in April 2010. Lance was trained by Shawn Michaels.
This Day in Wrestling History
Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger for the WCW United States Title.
August 13, 1998
Jeff Hardy defeated Rob Van Dam for the WWF(E) Hardcore Title.
August 13, 2001
August 12, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: It's Good To Be Bad
Accompanied by NXT season two Rookie, Kaval, and her “bestie,” Layla, the self-professed co-Women’s Champion Michelle McCool arrogantly strutted to the ring to take on the always spunky Kelly Kelly. But while she is usually the assailant, the Team Lay-Cool beauty found herself on the receiving end of a vicious attack from Kelly tonight. Pounding Michelle’s perfect face into the mat, the perky blonde showed off an aggressive side the WWE Universe has rarely seen. Kelly’s rage may have gotten the best of her, however, as McCool was able to reverse an attempted victory roll and nail a brutal Faith Breaker to claim the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
USA Gymnasts Receive Olympic Medals 10 Years Later
The celebration came 10 years late. So did the Olympic bronze medals. The flowers, the formal presentation, the recognition and warm reception in Hartford, Conn., on Wednesday night - none of it occurred on schedule.
In the decade since the U.S. gymnastics team finished in fourth place at the Summer Games in Sydney, the six team members grew up. They got degrees, careers, boyfriends and husbands. They encroached on, or sailed by, age 30.
Silver Spring's Dominique Dawes, the team's one-time veteran, performed on Broadway and received a Presidential appointment. Columbia's Elise Ray, the squad's former star, headlined Las Vegas shows and went into coaching.
It wasn't until this past April - when the International Olympic Committee disqualified the third-place Chinese because of an underage competitor - that they learned they would finally receive the medals they failed to bring back a decade earlier...More?
source: washingtonpost.com
Tommy Reliving Hardcore Dream
Hardcore wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer has revealed why he left WWE and joined TNA — creative freedom...More?
source: the sun
Legendary Japanese Wrestlers Muton and Chono in Taipei to Promote All Japan’s Taiwan Tour
Japanese legendary wrestler Keiji Muton, who doubles as President of All Japan Pro Wrestling, arrived in Taiwan Tuesday leading a group of professional wrestlers to promote a wrestling event on the island nation...More?
source: etaiwannews.com
Can Linda McMahon Learn From Al Franken?
Anybody who doubts that a candidate with former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon's unorthodox resume has a real chance at becoming a U.S. senator has a pretty short memory.
One need to look back only two years to find a senator who overcame a life lived quite publicly in the entertainment industry, reinventing himself in short order and winning a hard-fought campaign in one of the nation's premier Senate races...More?
source: washingtonpost.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Masa Chono defeated Rick Rude in a tournament final for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
August 12, 1992
Chris Jericho defeats Alex Wright for the WCW Cruiserweight Title.
August 12, 1997
Gladys "Killem" Gillem passed away.
August 12, 2009
August 11, 2010
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
