The following was posted on Linda McMahon's facebook page:
Please join me, Vince, the entire McMahon family, and fellow grassroots supporters from across Connecticut for an election night celebration after the polls close this Tuesday night starting at 8:30 pm at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday night!
Tuesday, November 2 · 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT
October 31, 2010
McMahon Election Night Celebration
Video: Triple H Takes on Taxes
Triple H made Fox Business' Highlight Reel. Very brief mention; skip to .42
Video: Linda McMahon Rally with Triple H & Stephanie 10/3010
Triple H pulled double duty yesterday. First he made a "one time only" appearance at WWE's Fan Appreciation Day. Later that day he appeared with Stephanie at Linda's Danbury rally.
This Day in Wrestling History
Mitsuharu Misawa defeats Kenta Kobashi for the All Japan Triple Crown in Tokyo, Japan. With this win, Misawa tied Stan Hansen's record for most Triple Crown title reigns at four (Misawa would go on to have five, which has since been tied by Toshiaki Kawada).
October 31, 1998
Ivory defeated Lita for the WWF Women's title.
October 31, 2000
Former Intercontinental Champion Christian quits World Wrestling Entertainment, becoming (arguably) the first major star to make the decision to leave WWE for TNA. Christian would fulfill his remaining appearance (the Taboo Tuesday PPV) before leaving WWE.
October 31, 2005
October 30, 2010
Triple H Returns at WWE Fan Appreciation Day
Triple H defeated Alberto Del Rio via a pedigree. After the match, Triple H gave Ricardo Rodriguez (Del Rio's announcer) a pedigree as well.
Decline In DVD Sales & Rampant Piracy Force Indy Wrestling To Internet Pay-Per-View
The move to all-digital distribution is already well under way, and it poses a problem for businesses that have based themselves around the sale of shiny plastic discs. That, combined with the rampant piracy of these discs when they’re released has particularly hurt independent pro-wrestling organizations (to pick something out of thin air). Gabe Sapolsky, vice-president of Dragon Gate USA, owner of Evolve, and former head booker of Ring of Honor, was recently interviewed on Figure Four Daily, a podcast dedicated to pro-wrestling and MMA news, and said that the only way these companies will survive is if a new technology, Internet Pay-Per-View, becomes viable...More?
source: crunchgear.com
TNA Heading to Upper Marlboro, MD in 2011
TNA will be holding an event at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on January 15th, 2011. Tickets go on sale November 19th, 2010. Go to http://wherewrestlinghappens.tk or http://prowrestlingevents.webs.com for info about upcoming wrestling shows worldwide.
source: wrestleview.com
Republicans Comment on Vince McMahon and Linda's Senate Campaign
Brian Lockhart of CTnews.com has a new article up wondering if Vince McMahon's recent actions are hurting Linda's Senate campaign. Lockhart phoned five Republicans and asked their thoughts on Vince's actions and how they might hurt their fellow Republican's campaign. Click here.
partial source: impactwrestling.com
October 29, 2010
SmackDown Results: Crashing the Funeral
After burying The Undertaker alive at WWE Bragging Rights, Kane returned to SmackDown to inform the WWE Universe that they’d never see The Deadman again. Despite involvement by The Nexus in the epic pay-per-view showdown, Kane also dismissed the idea that anyone but he was responsible for the dark legend’s demise.
However, during a moment of silence for The Phenom, Alberto Del Rio interrupted, blatantly knocking Paul Bearer’s mystical urn to the mat. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Fan Appreciation Day Supershow
WWE Universe, don’t miss Fan Appreciation Day, featuring the Superstars from Raw and SmackDown, and the one-night-only return of Triple H!
This one-of-a-kind WWE Supershow takes place Saturday at 3 p.m., live from the XL Center in Hartford, Conn.
In addition to the return of The Game, WWE's Fan Appreciation Day Supershow will feature:
* Big Show vs. Kane – World Heavyweight Championship Match
* Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett – WWE Championship Match
* Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio
* 16-Man Battle Royal with the winner to face Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship
* Also see: Sheamus, MVP, The Miz, John Morrison, R-Truth, Daniel Bryan, Mark Henry, Jack Swagger, Ted DiBiase, Santino Marella, Kelly Kelly, and many more of your favorite Superstars and Divas!
WWE.com and WWE's official Twitter feed (http://twitter.com/WWE) will have live coverage of the event.
Vince Mails Bysiewicz, Reporters WWE Swag
Several reporters covering the U.S. Senate race this morning received a surprise – a box of World Wrestling Entertainment merchandise compliments of company head Vince McMahon, husband of Republican candidate Linda McMahon.
According to a brief letter from Vince, these items were also shipped to Democratic Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, who recently clashed with WWE over whether its merchandise is too-closely associated with Linda to be allowed inside polling places on Election Day Tuesday.
Democrats have charged that Vince and Linda in recent weeks have been illegally using WWE to try and bolster her campaign.
But it’s pretty clear Vince, who with his wife built WWE into an international empire after purchasing a much smaller wrestling operation from his father in the early 1980s, sees a marketing opportunity. Yesterday the company announced it will hand out free WWE swag outside of select polling sites.
source: ctnews.com
October 28, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Reks in Effect
After brutalizing Kaval and stealing his spot on Team SmackDown on the Oct. 15 edition of SmackDown, Tyler Reks made it clear to the WWE Universe that he was here to make a serious impact. The dreadlocked devastator brought this focus to “WWE Superstars,” but he was locking up with a much larger opponent in the form of Chris Masters. As a man who could top Reks in the power department, The Masterpiece had the ability to stop the destructive Superstar, but Reks refused to be outdone. Displaying some serious strength of his own, the California native was able to hoist Masters above his head and slam him to the mat for a commanding victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
'Hard Knocks' DVD Aims to Show Wrestling's Passion and Artistry
Professional wrestling is a sport that is often misunderstood by large amounts of people, seeing wrestling as nothing more than a fake sport which they look down upon. Ridicule is something that the business has had to endure for years even though the majority that poke fun know next to nothing about it.
But a 23-year-old filmmaker is attempting to change those perceptions with his documentary Hard Knocks, a 40-minute film that aims to show the passion and desire of the men and women who put their body on the line every time they enter the squared circle.
"I guess the reason why wrestling is badly misunderstood is because on the one hand people are being told 'it's a sport' then on the other that it's 'entertainment' and 'predetermined.' People just don't know how to approach it is it real or fake?
"It's both. Wrestling is a sport, but it's non-competitive, it's a performance. Similarly when you watch a film, watching wrestling is all about suspending your disbelief. Nobody ever complains that films are fake."...More?
source: slam wrestling
Batista Wrestling in Japan
Antonio Inoki announced that a former WWE star and World Champion will be working the IGF's December 3rd show in Japan. As noted weeks ago, Inoki's company has been in serious talks with Batista. It's being reported in Japan that Inoki's mystery former WWE guy is Batista.
source: impactwrestling.com
Hulk Hogan Claims TNA is Going to "Start Shooting" Soon
TNA star Hulk Hogan posted a video update claiming that TNA will be going "shoot style". Click here.
CT Capitol Report Poll Has Blumenthal Lead Down to 8
A new poll conducted by the Merriman River Group for CT Capitol Report finds that the U.S. Senate race is closer than other recent surveys have suggested.
The poll, released this afternoon, found that 52 percent of voters favor Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal while 44 percent back Republican Linda McMahon.
Though the margin is far closer than a Quinnipiac University survey released Tuesday that put Blumenthal's lead at 12 percentage points, McMahon continues to face a considerable uphill battle, Matthew Fitch, executive director of the poll, said...More?
source: courant.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Arn Anderson and Sid Vicious are involved in a brawl at their hotel which sees Anderson rushed to the hospital for 20 stab wounds from a pair of scissors, and Vicious with four puncture wounds.
October 28, 1993
October 27, 2010
Isn’t the Criticism of Triple H a Little Too Much?
From the Q&A section on pwinsider.com:
"Not to sound like another Hunter conspiracy theorist, but why do I get the feeling with Triple H’s return on the horizon, we’ll soon be seeing Nexus eat 7 Pedigree’s and Sheamus take a seat at the back of the line"
As you mentioned, he put over Sheamus huge not too long ago and correct me if I’m wrong, but he has been putting people over at mania forever. For example, he lost to Taker during the biker run, Batista beat him for the title, he tapped out to Benoit to lose a title, and he tapped out to Cena with the championship on the line. People should give the guy a break.
Years ago or so, it probably wasn't too much. Before HHH married into the McMahon family HHH was your regular top guy with a lot of influence over Vince McMahon and a lot of people no longer with the company swear that he wielded influence strongly. Then when he first married in, a lot of people felt it was just a matter of time until he won the World Title enough times to hold the record. But that was then. This is now. In the interim HHH hasn't done that. He has put over talents. When the company needed it, he reformed DX. I think people need to get out of the past and update their thinking where HHH is concerned.
Three-Hour Raw Themes Announced
The King of the Ring tournament will return for the November 29 three-hour Raw.
The November 15 Raw from Hershey, Pa. leading into the Survivor Series PPV will have an "Old School" theme, which will include appearances by WWE Legends.
The advertising reads: "WWE throws it back Old School when Monday Night Raw takes place live from Hershey's Giant Center! See your favorite Raw/SmackDown and WWE Legends Live in Hershey!"
The December 13 Raw from New Orleans leading into the TLC PPV will be the annual Slammys edition of Raw. Wrestlers from SmackDown are advertised for the TV taping.
The upcoming schedule of three-hour Raw episodes is as follows:
Nov. 15: "Old School" with Raw, SmackDown, and Legends.
Nov. 29: King of the Ring tournament with Raw and SmackDown.
Dec. 13: Slammys Award show with Raw and SmackDown.
source: pwtorch.com
Dana White Says Network Deal Coming in 2011, UFC Channel to Follow
UFC president Dana White is always fond of looking to the future. With a knowing smile, he often tells reporters that big things are afoot in the UFC offices, even if he doesn't always give specifics about what he's working on.
In a recent interview with Broadcasting & Cable, White outlined two major goals for 2011 and beyond.
First, he said that the UFC will be on broadcast TV in 2011. And then he dropped a bigger bombshell, saying that the UFC would start its own network within the next few years...More?
source: mmafighting.com
Judge Rules Voters Can Wear WWE Paraphernalia to Polls
A federal judge today ordered that no one be barred from wearing clothing or paraphernalia related to World Wrestling Entertainment.
U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton issued the order in response to a lawsuit filed by WWE Chairman Vincent McMahon against Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz.
Arterton ruled that Bysiewicz and other election officials “shall not apply the election laws of the state of Connecticut to prohibit Plaintiff and other voters from wearing WWE clothing, paraphernalia or merchandise within 75 feet of polling places on November 2, 2010.”
“I am pleased that Connecticut voters have had their freedom of expression to wear WWE merchandise and their right to vote restored,” McMahon said in a press release.
source: nhregister.com
Top 5 Companies in the Movies & Entertainment Industry With the Highest Return on Equity: WWE 3rd
Below are the top five companies in the Movies & Entertainment industry as measured by return on equity (ROE). The ROE is a general indication of the company's efficiency; Investors usually look for companies with ROEs that are high and are growing.
Navarre (NAVR) ranks first with an ROE of 38.3%; Cinemark (CNK) ranks second with an ROE of 15.1%; and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) ranks third with an ROE of 14.9%.
Walt Disney (DIS) follows with an ROE of 11.1% and News Corp (NWS) rounds out the top five with an ROE of 10.5%.
source: investors.com
Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez Fight Overshadowed By Undertaker?
Mixed martial arts fans are talking about it, pro wrestling fans are talking about it: the bizarre post-fight confrontation between newly-dethroned UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and longtime pro wrestling superstar The Undertaker.
The Undertaker, Mark Calaway, was ringside answering questions about the title bout with Fight Magazine's Ariel Helwani when Lesnar emerged from the octagon and began walking toward the pair on his way back to the dressing rooms. After a brief stare-down, a deathly serious 'Taker asked, "You wanna do it?"
Lesnar said nothing and continued to the back of the room. Helwani said later in an interview with The Fight Network that it was not a staged event in any way...More?
source: cbsnews.com
WWE Takes Stock, 10 Years Later
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch defeated "British Champion" Alex Monroe in Kansas City. Gotch again announces his "retirement" and states that the only American he wished to face was Dr. Benjamin F. Roller, and that he would pin Roller "six times in an hour."
October 27, 1911
Sweet Daddy Siki defeats Sam Steamboat for the Hawaii version of the NWA North American Heavyweight Title.
October 27, 1971
Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated the Hart Foundation for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
October 27, 1987
Brian Pillman defeated Richard Morton in a tournament final to become the first WCW World Light Heavyweight Champion.
October 27, 1991
Shawn Michaels defeated Davy Boy Smith for the WW(E)F Intercontinental title.
October 27, 1992
Scott Hall & Kevin Nash defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW Tag Team title.
October 27, 2001
October 26, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Tricks and Plenty of Treats
Week Eight results:
* NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Kaitlyn won the Halloween Costume Contest
* Naomi def. Maxine
* Brie Bella def. A.J.
* NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Maxine won the Halloween Candy Eating Contest
* Aksana & Goldust def. Maryse & Ted DiBiase
NXT Rookie Diva Records:
* A.J.: Challenge wins: 1, Win/Loss record: 3-2
* Aksana: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-3
* Kaitlyn: Challenge wins: 1, Win/Loss record: 1-2
* Maxine: Challenge wins: 1, Win/Loss record: 1-3
* Naomi: Challenge wins: 3, Win/Loss record: 3-2
source: wwe.com
Lucha Libre USA Returning to MTV2 and Announces Permanent TV Taping Location
Following its successful debut season, Lucha Libre USA announces that it will film Season 2 of its Masked Warriors television series at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Albuquerque, NM for later broadcast on MTV 2 and Tr3s.
The new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host the second season of Lucha Libre USA Masked Warriors from December through June. “We are thrilled to bring some of Mexican Wrestling’s most infamous characters to our venue. The outlandish plots and spectacular physicality appeals to a huge fan base and we are excited to bring this type of sport to New Mexico,” says Cassie Rakoczy, Marketing Director at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque...More?
WWE Makes CT Secretary of State Back Down
“The moment Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz issued an un-American, unconstitutional and discriminatory directive prohibiting voters from wearing WWE merchandise at the polls, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal should have immediately stepped in to enforce the law. As a result of the Attorney General’s inaction, I brought suit to enforce these basic, fundamental constitutional rights. Within hours of filing the lawsuit, Blumenthal recused himself, and Bysiewicz reversed her position and immediately notified all Local Registrar of Voters and Town Clerks via email. I am pleased that Connecticut voters have had their freedom of expression and their right to vote restored,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO, World Wrestling Entertainment.
Legend's Daughter Signed by WWE
It has been confirmed that Shaul Marie Guerrero, the daughter of Eddie and Vickie Guerrero, has signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. The 20-year-old had been pursuing a musical career since graduating from high school and entering college in 2009. She was signed last week and will be reporting to Florida Championship Wrestling's headquarters in Tampa shortly.
source: impactwrestling.com
McMahon Will Wear WWE Merchandise When Casting his Vote
According to an article by TMZ.com, Vince McMahon stated in his lawsuit filed against the Connecticut Secretary of State that he "intends to wear WWE paraphernalia when he enters the polling place to cast his vote on November 2, 2010."
CT Secretary of State Sued for Censorship and Discrimination by WWE
“On behalf of myself, my company, WWE® fans and any Connecticut citizen who wants to exercise their constitutional right to vote, I have filed a lawsuit today asserting that Susan Bysiewicz’s directive that allows poll workers to refuse registered voters wearing WWE merchandise the right to vote is a flagrant act of censorship and discrimination,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO, World Wrestling Entertainment.
This Day in Wrestling History
Dan McLeod defeats Martin Burns in Chicago, Illinois, to win the American Heavyweight Title.
October 26, 1897
The Executioners (Killer Kowalski & John Studd) were stripped of the WWWF World Tag Team title when they had a third member (Nikolai Volkoff) participate in a title defense against Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Strongbow & White Wolf would go on to win the belts in a three team tournament with the Executioners and, ironically, Volkoff & Tor Kamata.
October 26, 1976
Sweet Brown Sugar defeats Ernie Ladd to win the Florida version of the NWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Lafayette, Louisiana.
October 26, 1979
Bret Hart announces his retirement from professional wrestling on his official website, ending his 23 year run in the business.
October 26, 2000
October 25, 2010
WWE Top 25 Superstars That Talked the Talk
Steve Austin, Roddy Piper, The Rock, Ric Flair, Chris Jericho, Jake Roberts, John Cena, Dusty Rhodes, Bobby Heenan, JBL, Randy Savage, CM Punk, Hulk Hogan, Mick Foley, Superstar Billy Graham, Vince McMahon, Edge, Paul Heyman, #19 Triple H, Jesse Ventura, The Miz, Ted DiBiase Sr., Santino Marella, Rick Rude, Sheamus
Fit Finaly Movie
The life of Northern Ireland's greatest living professional wrestler has been made into a documentary movie...More?
source: the sun
Blumenthal Stretches Lead Over McMahon
State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal again holds a double-digit lead over Republican opponent Linda McMahon in Connecticut’s U.S. Senate race.
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in Connecticut shows the longtime Democratic state official with 56% support, his best showing since early June. McMahon claims 43%of the vote. One percent (1%) prefer some other candidate, and another one percent (1%) are undecided.
source: rasmussenreports.com
Chris Benoit's Father Campaigning Against Linda McMahon
In an emotional press conference, the father of the late World Wrestling Entertainment performer Chris Benoit Monday urged Connecticut voters to reject the company's former CEO, Republican Linda McMahon, when they head to the polls in a week to select a U.S. senator.
"The people of the state want someone who cares not for the people who work for her to go and represent them in Washington?" Mike Benoit asked. "The only reason that woman wants to go to Washington is to protect the dollars WWE makes ¦ and be damned with the rest."...More?
source: ctpost.com
Linda McMahon Calls Michael Benoit's Feelings "Sad & Bitter"
This Day in Wrestling History
Ivory defeated The Fabulous Moolah for the WWF(E) Women's title and Bret Hart defeated Goldberg for the WCW US Heavyweight title.
October 25, 1999
October 24, 2010
The "Nex" Champ is Here! - New Tag Team Champs Crowned at Bragging Rights
At WWE Bragging Rights, on the strength of the STF heard ‘round the world, the unlikely combination of John Cena and David Otunga reigned supreme over Drew McIntyre & “Dashing” Cody Rhodes in an impromptu title match, delivering the glorious WWE Tag Team Championship into the hands of The Nexus.
The spur-of-the-moment contest was made by the anonymous Raw General Manager.
Wade Barrett – the outspoken leader of The Nexus – immediately came before the WWE Universe, naming Nexus member David Otunga for the monumental undertaking. But, it was his announcement that John Cena would team with Otunga that completely shocked the WWE Universe...More?
source: wwe.com
WWE Bragging Rights PPV Results 2010
United States Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler (Non-Title Match)
Winner: Daniel Bryan
WWE Tag Team Title Match: John Cena and David Otunga vs. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre
Winners: David Otunga and John Cena - New WWE Tag Team Champions
Ted DiBiase with Maryse vs. Goldust with Aksana
Winner: Ted DiBiase
Self-professed "Co-Divas Champion" Layla vs. Natalya
Winner: Layla (c)
World Heavyweight Champion Kane vs. The Undertaker
Winner: Kane with help fom Nexus
Team Raw vs. Team SmackDown (WWE Bragging Rights Tag Team Elimination Match)
Winner: Team SmackDown
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett (with John Cena)
Winner: Wade Barret by DQ
McMahon Showing Support for Nowinski's Institute
Vince McMahon recently reached out to former WWE star Christopher Nowinski and, acorrding to Nowinski, McMahon said he wanted to get behind and support Nowinski's Sports Legacy Institute and its research on the effects of concussions.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
This Day in Wrestling History
Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Crusher & Billy Robinson for the AWA Tag Team title.
October 24, 1974
Ernie Ladd defeated Magnum T.A. for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
October 24, 1984
Don Muraco defeated Jimmy Snuka for the ECW Heavyweight title.
October 24, 1992
Bill Goldberg defeated Sid to win the WCW U.S. title for the second time.
October 24, 1999
October 23, 2010
Update on WWE Tribute to the Troops 2010
The 2010 WWE Tribute to the Troops special is currently scheduled to be taped on Wednesday 12/15 at Fort Hood in Texas. This will mark the first time the special has been taped domestically.
source: pwinisider.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Junzo Yoshinosato defeats Isao Yoshiwara in a tournament final to become the first Japanese Light Heavyweight Champion in Tokyo.
October 23, 1956
Abdullah the Butcher & Dr. Jerry Graham defeat Chris and John Tolos for the Vancouver version of the NWA Canadian Tag Team Title in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
October 23, 1967
WWF(E) Champion Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair wrestle their first match in Dayton, Ohio. Flair wins via count out.
October 23, 1991
Paul Orndorff & Paul Roma defeated the Patriot & Marcus Bagwell for the WCW World Tag Team title.
October 23, 1994
Alundra Blaze defeated Bertha Faye for the WWF(E) Women's title.
October 23, 1995
Rodney "Yokozuna" Anoa'i died of a heart attack at age 34.
October 23, 2000
AJ Styles defeated Syxx-Pac for the NWA-TNA X title.
October 23, 2002
Republicans Upset Over Connecticut Move to Limit WWE Gear at the Polls
Republicans lashed out Friday after the Connecticut secretary of state said poll workers would have the right to ask voters wearing World Wrestling Entertainment merchandise to cover up because it could be considered campaigning.
State Republicans reacted angrily to the news, releasing a statement entitled: "Bysiewicz Loses Mind; Clothing Ban Has No Merit."
"There is nothing to suggest that any other clothing, where it's promoting NASCAR, a brewery or a college, should inhibit or inconvenience someone from casting their vote. And Bysiewicz knows at outright ban would be challenged quickly in the courts and overturned," the statement said.
"On what grounds does Bysiewicz base this ridiculous act of voter intimidation?" asked Republican State Party Chairman Chris Healy...More?
source: cnn.com
October 22, 2010
SmackDown Results: Superiority Test
WWE Champion Randy Orton made a rare trip to SmackDown to take on World Heavyweight Champion Kane. With major matches looming at WWE Bragging Rights for both Superstars, it was WWE’s Apex Predator who prevailed after a distraction from an unseen Undertaker.
Following a brief moment of darkness in the arena, Orton struck with a blistering RKO for the win. After the loss, a rattled Kane searched about for his brother. Then, The Deadman finally revealed his presence by emerging right through the bottom of the ring to grab hold of The Big Red Monster! With Kane grasping at the tattered mat, The Demon of Death Valley pulled his brother below the ring. Full results.
source: wwe.com
SHIMMER Wrestler MsChif's "Secret Life" Featured By PBS
MsChif (a/k/a Rachel Collins) is featured on PBS's "The Secret Lie of Scientists & Engineers." Her career as a pro wrestler is dubbed as her "secret life." You can watch a video and read stories about her career as a microbiologist at PBS.org.
source: prowrestling.net
Vince McMTahon Responds to CT Election Officials Claiming Wearing WWE Apparel at the Polls is Political Advertising
"Denying our fans the right to vote, denying them their First Amendment rights, regardless if they are Democrat, Republican or Independent, is un-American, unconstitutional and blatantly discriminatory,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO of WWE...More?
Connecticut Voters Asked To Not Wear WWE Apparel While Voting
Connecticut election officials may put the smackdown on people wearing World Wrestling Entertainment garb to the polls, saying it could be construed as electioneering for Republican candidate and former WWE executive Linda McMahon...More?
source: politico.com
Chris Jericho Speaks On Kevin Nash's "WWE Youth Movement" Criticism
Chris Jericho posted the following message on his official Twitter page in response to Kevin Nash's recent criticism of WWE's decision to run with their new youth movement approach:
"Nashs interview was so short sighted and indicative of the entire "WCW" attitude. The WWEs Youth movement is a mistake? Ask Rock, Goldberg and John Cena if it took them six or seven years before they drew money. Six or seven months maybe...People want to see something new"
McMahon Camp Accuses Blumenthal Camp of Smear Tactics
The day after the Connecticut state Democratic Party accused Linda McMahon’s campaign of illegal coordination with the WWE, McMahon’s camp is accusing Richard Blumenthal’s campaign of illegal coordination with Planned Parenthood to gather “mysoginistic” photos of women and the WWE.
McMahon, the Republican former CEO of WWE, and Democrat Attorney General Blumenthal are in a fierce campaign for Chris Dodd’s Senate seat in the Nutmeg state.
The e-mail, Politico reports, has the subject line: "Worst of WWE + women photos.”
"Hey all — (Democratic consultant Andrew) Grossman is looking for mysoginistic photos of women and WWE. Planned Parenthood wants to hit LM hard on it," the Web site reports, citing an e-mail a press staffer sent to other aides to the campaign and the State Democratic Party. "What do we got?"
McMahon’s campaign is alleging “illegal coordination...More?
source: nbcnewyork.com
McMahon Narrows Gap on Blumenthal, Still has Uphill Climb
Wrestling promoter Linda McMahon has narrowed Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's lead in the Rasmussen poll.
A new poll of 750 likely voters that was released Friday shows Blumenthal leading his Republican rival in the U.S. Senate race 51 percent to 46 percent.
Another 1 percent said they would choose some other candidate, and 3 percent are undecided. McMahon would still come up short if she won over all these voters.
Based on the new poll's results, Rasmussen Reports reclassified the Senate race from solidly Democratic to leaning Democratic.
source: republican america
This Day in Wrestling History
Shawn Michaels forfeited the WWF(E) Intercontinental title to Shane Douglas.
October 22, 1995
Kurt Angle defeated the Rock for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
October 22, 2000
October 21, 2010
Lucha VaVOOM are Bringing their Mexican Wrestling Show on the Road
If you are a fan of American wrestling, which has devolved into little more than testosterone-driven, male-approved soap operas, then have I got a hot tip for you, dear reader. Leave the WWE and Vince McMahon in the rear view and take a gander a Lucha VaVOOM.
What is Lucha VaVOOM, you are wondering? I will tell you. Lucha VaVOOM is a non-stop, action-packed scream-a-thon where Mexican masked wrestlers flip and fly, performing acrobatic feats as lovably absurd characters with names like Dirty Sanchez, Chupacabra and Shamu Jr. If this is not enough to get your ass off that comfy couch, complete with butt groove, then perhaps more information might entice you!
In between matches, the finest handpicked burlesque acts from around the world delight the crowds because the folks at Lucha VaVOOM like a little sexo with their violencia! Go here http://www.vimeo.com/14505616 to watch the promo video for the upcoming Halloween shows at LA's Mayan Theater, October 27 and 28. Don't say I didn't warn you, though. Enjoy...More?
source: artistdirect.com
WWE Superstars Results: Evil Urges
There was no shortage of ego on display when the sinister WWE Tag Team Champions battled The Ballin’ Superstar and The Masterpiece in non-title action. Although their coveted championships were not on the line, Rhodes & McIntyre didn’t plan on being embarrassed by their talented opponents and used every underhanded trick in the rule breaker book to guarantee victory. Still, the arrogant duo’s biggest advantage proved to be their experience. When the action reached a fever pitch with all four Superstars in the ring, Rhodes had the presence of mind to identify MVP as the legal man and nail him with the dreaded Cross Rhodes to score a huge win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Slumping McMahon Tries New Attack
New poll numbers in the U.S. Senate race show Democrat Richard Blumenthal increasing his lead over Repubilican Linda McMahon.
This as the McMahon campaign launches new attack ads trying to link Blumenthal to the Countrywide Mortgage scandal.
The last Quinnipiac University Poll showed Blumenthal with an 11 point lead and McMahon's number dropping. Thursday, another poll shows Blumenthal pulling way ahead
The poll, by Suffolk University in Boston, conducted among likely Connecticut voters, shows Blumenthal pulling to an 18-point lead in the race. It shows Blumenthal at 57 percent and McMahon at 39 percent. This as the McMahon campaign launches TV ads some are calling a 'Hail Mary Pass.
The new ads attempt to connect Blumenthal to the Countrywide Mortgage Company scandal two years ago...More?
source: wtnh.com
WWE 'Blood Brothers' Movie To Film In New Mexico
Governor Bill Richardson and WWE today announced that WWE Studios’ production of Blood Brothers has begun principal photography in Albuquerque. The movie stars John Cena...More?
source: thegovmonitor.com
WWE to Hire Up to 100 New Employees For "WWE Network"
PWTorch.com is reporting that WWE is set to hire anywhere from 100 to 140 new employees in preparation for the launch of its new "WWE Network." During his latest conference call, Vince McMahon said that WWE will begin talks with cable companies in January 2011 regarding picking up the new network. It's also being reported that WWE spokesperson Robert Zimmerman has said that the company's already hired 55 new employees and a majority of them have been from the Connecticut area.
This Day in Wrestling History
Mayor Bosse and the Sheriff of Evansville, IN confiscate the $2,756 in ticket sales from the previous night's match on the basis that they believe the Stecher-Lewis match was "not on the square" and was in fact "rigged." Mayor Bosse then proclaims that there would be no more wrestling in Evansville. Show promoter W. F. Barton is left with just $13 after the incident and claimed to owe $400 to the wrestlers.
October 21, 1915
All Japan Pro Wrestling holds it's first ever show at Machida City Gym in Tokyo, Japan. The show is headlined by a two out of three fall tag team match, with Bruno Sammartino & Terry Funk defeating Giant Baba & Thunder Sugiyama. Funk pinned Sugiyama to win the first fall, Sugiyama pinned Funk to win the second, and Baba & Sugiyama were counted out in the final fall.
October 21, 1972
Ernie Ladd defeats Carlos Colon in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the WWC North American Heavyweight Title.
October 21, 1974
Ken Patera defeats Tony Atlas to win his second NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title in Greensboro, North Carolina.
October 21, 1978
Triple H defeated Marc Mero for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
October 21, 1996
Chris Jericho defeated The Rock for the WCW Heavyweight title.
October 21, 2001
Triple H simulated sex with a mannequin while dressed as Kane, in the infamous Katie Vick necrophilia skit.
October 21, 2002
October 20, 2010
WWE Defends Itself
Due to what the WWE considers malicious and misleading attacks reported by some members of the media, the company on Monday began a global initiative to defend itself called “Stand Up for WWE” which has resulted in yet more false allegations.
“World Wrestling Entertainment will not be bullied or intimidated by whining allegations intended to censor our freedom of speech,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO of WWE.
WWE will fervently fight against any attempt to muzzle or trample its First Amendment rights. Our fans, employees and performers are united in this grassroots effort to “Stand Up for WWE.”
Complaint Filed Against Linda McMahon for New WWE Campaign
The Connecticut Democratic State chairwoman Nancy DiNardo has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission to determine whether Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign is responsible for the new “Stand Up for WWE” campaign. DiNardo issued a statement earlier this week claiming that WWE was unfairly trying to get voters to vote for McMahon. McMahon campaign spokesman Ed Patru calls the complaint “utterly baseless” and says the campaign doesn’t coordinate with WWE.
Big Show Praised In "Knucklehead" Movie Review
Those multi-media moguls at World Wrestling Entertainment haven’t quite got the hang of this “family friendly” turn they’ve taken with their motion picture division. But with “Knucklehead,” a road picture “get him to the big brawling tournament” comedy, we see hints of promise. It’s every bit as formulaic as their first stab at this audience — “Legendary.” But it goes down easier thanks to a lighter tone, some laugh-out-loud moments, and a charismatic turn by a WWE star who isn’t John Cena.
The film stars man mountain Paul “The Big Show” Wight, and the big BIG guy is funny and not just funny looking. He’s the title character, a 35 year old hulk still living in the orphanage where he grew up. He’s naive, but not simple, gentle but clumsy. He fits right in with this broad, low, fart-joke comedy about a self-described “knucklehead.”...More?
source: orlandosentinel.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Scott Hall
October 20, 1959
WCW fired Bret Hart due to his incapacitating injury - Hart announced his retirement.
October 20, 2000
Triple H defeated Kane at No Mercy to unify the World Heavyweight Championship & Intercontinental Title. The IC Title would later be re-instated in May of 2003.
October 20, 2002
October 19, 2010
WWE NXT Results: How Low Can You Go?
Week Seven results:
Maxine def. Kaitlyn
NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Naomi won Who’s That Body?
NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Naomi won the Limbo Contest
Brie & Nikki Bella def. Naomi & Kelly Kelly
NXT Rookie Diva Records:
A.J.: Challenge wins: 1, Win/Loss record: 3-1
Aksana: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 0-3
Kaitlyn: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-2
Maxine: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-2
Naomi: Challenge wins: 3, Win/Loss record: 2-2
Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Releasing Divas Swimsuit Calendar
The next special edition issue of WWE Magazine will be a 2011 Divas Calendar with the Divas in swimsuits. Among those featured on the cover include Michelle McCool, Eve Torres, Rosa Mendes and Kelly Kelly. The magazine officially hits newssstands next Tuesday.
source: impactwrestling.com
McMahon Gives $41.5M to Conn. Senate Campaign
Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon has so far spent more than $41.5 million of her own money on her U.S. Senate campaign, inching closer to a pledge to spend as much as $50 million on the nationally watched race in Connecticut...More?
source: washingtonpost.com
Democrats Charge ‘Stand Up for WWE’ Campaign Reeks of McMahon Coordination
World Wrestling Entertainment is taking the fight to Democratic Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal, a move that provoked immediate criticism from Democrats and questions of illegal coordination.
In a campaign launched last night and expected to run through Election Day, Vince McMahon — husband of Republican Senate hopeful and WWE co-founder Linda McMahon — tries to harness the power of his organization to refute Blumenthal’s repeated criticism of the multi-billion dollar wrestling organization.
“It had absolutely nothing to do with the Linda McMahon campaign,” Zimmerman said. “It’s trying to correct inaccuracies that have been reported. ... The attention that’s been put on WWE by Linda’s opponents have focused media attention on the company.”
The Connecticut Democratic Party lashed out at the initiative. “Linda McMahon’s $50 million attack machine now has corporate reinforcements, thanks to the ‘Stand up for WWE’ campaign launched by her husband Vince McMahon. No coincidence, it looks a lot like her political campaign... except this one is probably against the law,” reads a statement from the state party that refers to federal election law that prohibits corporations from coordinating with political campaigns...More?
source: cqpolitics.com
USA Network Looking to Bring Back WWE Tough Enough
It was back at the beginning of the decade when the WWE decided to try its hand in reality television with the "Tough Enough" show.
Now it looks like the show is about to make a return.
Deadline Hollywood is reporting that the USA Network is close to ordering "Tough Enough" in an effort to make a big push in reality programming.
The show originally aired for three seasons on MTV from 2001-03 before being canceled. It lasted one more season as part of "SmackDown" on UPN before it ended.
"Tough Enough" featured participants -- both men and women -- going through wrestling training in hopes of winning a WWE contract. Each had to learn how to take bumps, do moves and also learn to be a character including how to cut a promo.
Among the people that took part in the show are current WWE superstars John Morrison and The Miz as well as announced Josh Mathews.
The belief is that the show would air at 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday nights, immediately after WWE "Raw" on USA.
source: fanhouse.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Johnny Valentine defeats Abdullah The Butcher to win the National Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Title in Cleveland, OH.
October 19, 1972
Michael Hegstrand aka Hawk of the Road Warriors/Legion of Doom passed away in his sleep at age 46.
October 19, 2003
October 18, 2010
TNA Wrestling Week on Family Feud
TNA has announced that "TNA Wrestling Week" on Family Feud will air syndicated from November 1st through the 5th. It will be Rob Van Dam, Mr. Anderson, Matt Morgan, Jay Lethal and Mick Foley competing against Christy Hemme, Velvet Sky, Lacey Von Erich and Tara.
Eric Bischoff Supporting Linda's Senate Run and the WWE's 'Stand Up For WWE' Campaign
Go Linda! Good for Vince!
I don’t blame him for wanting to use his platform to activate WWE fans and speak out against some of the mainstream media b.s. that has been flung at Linda McMahon and the WWE.
Linda’s opponent and his surrogate campaign staffers over at MSNBC, have used their “news” format to trash a woman who has raised a family, overcome financial challenges, and helped build a billion dollar industry that is weathering the financial bon-fire that her challengers predecessor, Chris Dodd provided the lighter fluid for with his role in the disastrous bail-out debacle...More?
source: ericbischoff.com
Chris Jericho Criticizes The Rock for Turning his Back on Wrestling
The Sun newspaper in the United Kingdom has released the second part of their interview with WWE Superstar Chris Jericho in which he criticizes The Rock for turning his back on the wrestling business: "The Rock is a great guy, he's a great actor, he was great wrestler — one of my favourites — but I don't understand why he doesn't want to come back to the show once in a while."
Jericho went on to reaffirm his passion and pride for the wrestling industry and said "I never want to hide my wrestling background. I'm very proud of it, and if it wasn't for that I wouldn't be where I am today doing all these other great things.
"Whatever I do, I'll always do it with the utmost respect for WWE and always be the ultimate company man when it comes to promoting the business."...More?
source: sun sport
NFL May Start Suspending Players for Violent Hits
The NFL could soon start suspending players for dangerous helmet hits, executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson told The Associated Press on Monday.
A day after several scary collisions in Sunday's games, Anderson acknowledged the league might need to do more than fining players to prevent such hits - and soon...More?
source: foxsports.com
October 17, 2010
Necro Butcher Eight-DVD Set Extensive and Exhausting
Hailed as a "deathmatch wrestling God" by hardcore wrestling fans around the world, the legendary Necro Butcher's career has been immortalized in an eight-disc DVD set, aptly titled, Deathmatch Legend: The Ultimate Necro Butcher Collection, released by HighSpots...More?
source: slam wrestling
Quarter Hours Tell Different Story on Impact Rating
Quarter hours for Thursday's TNA Impact were as follows: 1.53, 1.52, 1.41, 1.42, 1.43, 1.35, 1.37 and 1.23. As noted earlier, the show drew its highest rating since January 28 with a 1.4 rating and 1.9 million viewers overall. However, quarter hours saw a decline from the first two segments until the finish heading into Reaction.
source: prowrestling.net
This Day in Wrestling History
Chyna becomes the first and only woman to ever win the WWF(E) Intercontinental title. She defeated Jeff Jarrett at No Mercy.
October 17, 1999
October 16, 2010
Rumor Mill - Triple H to Make an Appearance at "Fan Appreciation Day"
According to The Wrestling Observer, Triple H will make a one night only return to WWE at the upcoming "Fan Appreciation" event on October 30 in Hartford, CT.
October 15, 2010
SmackDown Results: Assembling Team SmackDown
With WWE Bragging Rights looming, six Superstars competed in a series of Team SmackDown qualifying matches, and The Undertaker accepted World Heavyweight Champion Kane’s challenge to a Buried Alive Match. Full results.
source: wwe.com
TNA iMPACT! Ratings Jump After Bound For Glory PPV
The Octobe 14th TNA iMPACT! drew a 1.4 cable rating with 1.9 million viewers. This would tie the company's highest rating for the year since January 28th.
Triple H Hitting the Campaign Trail for Linda McMahon Again
The following is posted on Linda McMahon's facebook page:
My son-in-law, Paul Levesque, is back on the trail tomorrow morning! Join us at our Linda2010 Norwalk Office (map: http://bit.ly/bVzyQ2) at 9:30 AM before canvassing throughout the area. There are only 17 days left to spread the word!
Dave Bautista Talks About Training for MMA and Leaving WWE
Dave Bautista can't go too far down the street without someone asking him what he's been doing since leaving WWE earlier this year.
"I just tell them I'm unemployed," he laughs. "They look at me kind of funny."
Nothing could be further from the truth. There's a film role with Russell Crowe in the works and a probable MMA debut with Strikeforce. That could happen in late March-early April, and the fight everyone wants is Bautista (spelled Batista during his WWE days) against fellow former WWEer Bobby Lashley.
The 41-year-old Bautista knows his window for MMA success is short, but he's used to it. He didn't debut in pro wrestling until he was 30, but found fame and fortune as part of the Evolution stable alongside "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Triple H and Randy Orton.
And even though he's left WWE, he says he's still good friends with chairman Vince McMahon.
"I didn't agree with the direction the company was going in," Bautista said, even though he admits the squared circle pays a whole lot more than the cage. "It was geared more toward the PG rating. I fell in love with wrestling again in the late '90s with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and 'The Rock' Dwayne Johnson … It was edgy, and that was the kind of wrestling I knew and loved. It wasn't like that anymore, and my passion for it died a little bit."...More?
source: espn.com
Blumenthal Holds Smaller Lead Over McMahon
Democrat Richard Blumenthal now leads Republican Linda McMahon by just five points in Connecticut’s race for the U.S. Senate in a survey conducted two nights after their third and final head-to-head debate.
The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey of Likely Voters shows Blumenthal, Connecticut’s longtime attorney general, picking up 51% of the vote. McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, earns the vote from 46%. One percent (1%) prefer some other candidate, while three percent (3%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The latest numbers move the race from Solid Democrat to Leans Democrat in the Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 Senate Balance of Power rankings.
Just over a week ago, Blumenthal opened a 54% to 43% lead over McMahon the night after their first debate. While the race was closer in several surveys since January, Blumenthal has always held the lead. In 13 surveys this year, the Democrat has drawn 47% to 60% of the vote. McMahon has picked up 31% to 46% support during that same period.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
