After months away from Raw recuperating from an injury suffered at the hands of Sheamus, Triple H has returned with renewed determination. The Cerebral Assassin explained to the WWE Universe that, although he has accomplished an enormous amount in WWE, he has yet to enjoy an unadulterated WrestleMania moment, one not overshadowed by other Superstars. Were he to defeat The Undertaker and put an end to The Deadman’s undefeated streak at The Show of Shows, then, and only then, could he experience such a moment.
After The King of Kings’ speech, the man who hobbled him months earlier paid a visit. King Sheamus interrupted and swaggered up to Triple H. It was unclear precisely what the Irishman expected, but what he received instead was a long overdue Pedigree through an announce table. Time to “pay” The Game, indeed. Full results.
source: wwe.com
February 28, 2011
Raw Results: King's Breech
Another WWE HOF Inductee Announced
"Bullet" Bob Armstrong wll be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Armstrong and his beloved wife, Gail, raised four sons — Brad, Scott, Steve and Brian. Physical like their father, the boys would all grow up to become sports-entertainers. Brian is best known as "The Road Dogg" Jesse James, a former member of DX and one of the most popular Superstars of WWE’s “Attitude Era.” Brad and Steve both found success in World Championship Wrestling. Scott was a WCW competitor as well and later made his mark as one of WWE’s top officials.
Chris Jericho Comments on TNA's 3-3-11 Video: "It's just so bush league"
TNA had hyped the "most shocking moment of the year" - and delivered a weak ripoff of WWE's recent 2/21/11 videos. Here's what Chris Jericho said about the 3/3/11 video and why its a perfect example of whats wrong with TNA:
'It drives me nuts and I'll tell you the reason why. I am the biggest fan of TNA as a concept. I want them to be huge, Vince wants them to be huge because the more competition there is, it's better for the business, it's better for the boys, it's better is for the fans. I don't understand their obsession with copying the WWE I think it's lame, I think its bush league and I don't get it, they have some of the best talent, some great idea men. Why do they do this? Why do their guys go out there and say 'When I was in the WWE I was left behind and I was held back'."
"If I was working for TNA I would project that it's the greatest wrestling company in the world because if you're not projecting it, why is anyone going to believe it? When we were in ECW it was small, I never made more than $250 a show but you would die for that company and when you came across that way, the fans came across that way and suddenly you have this underground revolution going on and it was real, it was a revolution, people believed it was the best. No one in TNA believes they are in the best company and if they don't believe it then why am I going to believe it as a fan? Why am I going to buy their product?"
"It's just so bush league, they can do better than that and the guys on top there should know better and it really makes me mad because they're wasting money and they don't have to be wasting money but I'm not burying TNA I'm saying you should be ashamed of yourself because you can do better."
Syfy Touts Smackdown's Big Rating
WWE Friday Night Smackdown® established season highs in total viewers, Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and household ratings during its premiere on Syfy Friday, February 25, from 8-10PM (ET/PT).
This was also the most watched Friday Night Smackdown program since January 2010. SmackDown debuted on Syfy on October 1, 2010.
SmackDown leg locked 3.55 million total viewers, 1.36 million Adults 18-49 and 1.46 million Adults 25-54 while averaging a 2.3 HH rating. This was up 11% in Adults 18-49, 14% in Adults 25-54 and 9% in total viewers versus the February 18 telecast.
The program propelled Syfy to #1 among all primetime cable telecasts for Adults 18-49, as well as #1 in prime cable among Adults 25-54.
WWE Studios Filming New Movie This Spring
The next WWE Studios movie is titled Barricade and will focus on a father battling dementia while he and his daughters are trapped in a cabin during a blizzard. The movie has a $5 million budget and will begin filming this spring in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. No WWE stars have been confirmed for the movie yet.
source: pwinsider.com
Enter to be HBK's WrestleMania Guest
WWE Hall of Fame 2011 inductee Shawn Michaels is asking the WWE Universe to take part in a raffle designed to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Operation Homefront, and Cross Trail Outfitters. The raffle’s lucky Grand Prize winner will be HBK’s special guest at WrestleMania XXVI...More?
This Day in Wrestling History - Happy Birthday to Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Richard Henry Blood
February 28, 1953
2009 WWE HOF Speech
February 27, 2011
Raw Preview: Cereb-Raw Assassin
source: wwe.com
The Honky Tonk Man Rips Into Hulk Hogan
The Honky Tonk Man posted the following blog on his facebook in which he ripped into Hulk Hogan and noted a top TNA player has left and is returning to WWE:
"You guys keep asking what's the issue with Hogan. Here's the deal. Hogan is in a back brace and without it he is on a walker as an old crippled dogshit of a man who could only be found with his feet in Lard Ass Bubba's ass. You ask why HTM doesn't like Hogan?
Jeff Jarrett approached HTM for a TNA merchandise deal in 2010 and "sent" a contract. Contract never came. HTM signs with WWE & Mattel. The same time, Hogan and Bischoff join TNA and Bischoff publicly insults HTM. HTM is called up for the "Hogan & Friends Tour", went to the show and had a great event with the boys and the fans. HTM and Jimmy Hart spend hours setting up the show, spots etc. HTM and his web team promote "Hulk and Friends" everywhere which Hogan's agent praised and admitted none of the other stars did! Bubba the lard sponge calls out HTM on his radio show so HTM posted a video owning Bubba in retaliation. Hogan goes off without seeing the facts and HTM is off the tour.
HTM went to Hogan's room on the Hogan & Friends tour and spent hours talking to Hogan. Hogan was nice to HTM's face. That's the deal with Hogan. That's always the deal with Hulk Hogan. Ask Vince McMahon or Randy Savage.Hogan is a walking dead because he went with that travelling door to door meat salesman Bischoff instead of hanging with the guys who stood beside him and once again turned on WWE. McMahon's done with Hogan and WWE have no interest in his dead ass. They put over Hogan, built him up as Babe Ruth and he spat in their face. Hogan was due to wrestle John Cena at a recent past WrestleMania but couldn't commit due to his health issues then announces at Vince's backyard MSG that he's signed with TNA. Now after taking TNA nowhere Hogan's had to take a pay cut with TNA and mark my words within 6 months he'll be gone.
What is WWE going to do with a free agent crippled Hulk Hogan? Nothing. They own the entire back catalogue, anything of worth they have. Hogan has his chance to be the Babe Ruth of WWE and spat in their face. He demands top money from Vince and has nothing in return to offer.Hogan's "Hulk & Friends" Tour is dead in the water. Events were cancelled due to poor ticket sales and performance and Hogan's $100k fee demand while paying his fellow boys $3k.
THQ recently signed Hogan to WWE Allstars as his contract allows for outside licensing which is a slap in the face to TNA. Would McMahon let any WWE star sign a TNA merchandise deal? How is that taking "the company to the next level" Brother!.
The guys in the back have no respect for Hogan and Nash is laughing his ass off now that Hogan is broke and Nash is back as a player.
A major TNA backstage player has bolted TNA for WWE, someone close to Hogan which has left Hogan reeling. More on that to come..
Hulkamania killed itself.
HTM Team"
Steve Austin Advertised for an Upcoming Monday Night RAW
WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is advertised to make his return to WWE's Monday Night RAW on March 7th from the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas.
It's expected that Austin will be on RAW to promote Tough Enough and WrestleMania 27, where Austin and the cast are expected to appear.
source: impactwrestling.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Jerry Lawler quit the WWF(E) over the firing of his wife, Stacey (The Cat) Carter
February 27, 2001
February 26, 2011
Shawn Michaels Comments on Triple H vs. The Undertaker & Who's Inducting Him in the HOF
Shawn Michaels was interviewed by WDFN.com this week and talked about WrestleMania 27, the WWE Hall of Fame and more. Shawn said that as of now, he's not aware of plans for him to be involved in the Triple H vs. Undertaker at WrestleMania and feels the match doesn't need him. Shawn said:
"I've heard all the rumors. As of right now, I'm doing one thing and one thing only at WrestleMania, and that's the Hall of Fame.
I don't think The Undertaker and Triple H need Shawn Michaels to deliver a spectacular match or make this incredibly interesting. Those two can do that on their own. Right now, as far as I'm concerned, I'm going to be there watching it like everyone else."
Shawn said he hasn't decided yet who will induct him into the Hall of Fame this year but mentioned names like Triple H, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman and others. Shawn said it's a decision he will have to make pretty quick.
Chris Jericho Comments on Triple H Taking Over WWE & More
ericho says it's obvious Triple H is becoming the WWE kingpin.
"He's going to take over the company," says Jericho. "This isn't the year 2000 anymore where he was trying to bury me. Nobody wants to be Bruce Hart, where he takes over Stampede Wrestling and goes out of business two years later after his father had it for 40 years."...More?
source: slam wrestling
WrestleMania XXVII Preview: The Undertaker vs. Triple H
The time has arrived. After weeks of high anticipation comes an epic battle years in the making. A resurrected Triple H will face off against The Undertaker in a clash of WWE titans at WrestleMania XXVII.
Weeks of a campaign filled with ominous “2.21.11” imagery finally culminated on February 21st when the two Superstars met in the ring on Raw after each had spent months recuperating from injury. Although no words were spoken, the men reached a tacit agreement to compete against one another at The Show of Shows.
Precisely 10 years ago, the two respected and feared Superstars squared off on The Grandest Stage of Them All at WrestleMania X-Seven. During that contest, the action spilled outside the ring in a memorable display of power and determination. In the end, The Demon of Death Valley prevailed by pinfall.
Despite their legendary status, each man goes into the match with something to prove, having suffered major setbacks in 2010. The Game had been sidelined for 10 months after King Sheamus ambushed him at Extreme Rules while The Demon of Death Valley was waylaid by his brother Kane during a Buried Alive Match at WWE Bragging Rights.
In order for The Cerebral Assassin to overcome The Deadman, he’ll first need to negate the psychological advantage of his opponent. After all, The Undertaker’s famous win streak at WrestleMania hit 18-0 last year, and the list of his fallen foes remains littered with renowned Superstars, including Randy Orton, Edge and more recently, Shawn Michaels.
Not only did The Phenom defeat HBK two WrestleMania’s in a row, he ended the man’s career. A fact certainly not lost on Michaels’ close friend, Triple H, who may well use the misfortune as a motivator.
For his part, The Game also possesses a list of enviable accomplishments. Not only is he a former King of the Ring, Triple H has also reigned an incredible five times as World Heavyweight Champion and eight times as WWE Champion. Despite all the accolades, though, he has never beaten The Undertaker at WrestleMania, a feat only a Superstar of Triple H’s caliber could achieve.
With both powerhouses eager to prove to the world that they are now running on all cylinders, the match will prove to be both a test of wills as well as strength.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - How Long has WWE Planned Triple H vs. Undertaker for Wrestlemania 27?
From the blog of former WWE Creative member John Piermarini:
“Reason #121 why you don’t believe everything you read in dirt sheets. They were reporting Undertaker vs. Wade Barrett, Undertaker and Kane vs. The Corre and other incarnations of WM matches for Taker but this match was planned since last August. Now that it’s out there I can reveal that.”
This Day in Wrestling History
Verne Gagne defeats Maddog Vachon for the AWA World Heavyweight Title in St. Paul, MN.
February 26, 1967
Dick Murdock beats Ted Dibiase for the Missouri State Heavyweight Title in St. Louis, MO.
February 26, 1978
Davey Boy Smith defeated Owen Hart to become the first ever WWE European Champion.
February 26, 1997
February 25, 2011
SmackDown Results: You're Excused
Vickie Guerrero took part in the second SmackDown Mixed Tag Team Match in three weeks, knowing that if she and her partner Drew McIntyre lost, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long would fire her as the show's Official Consultant.
When Vickie stood in Edge’s way as he was about to Spear McIntyre in the climatic moments of the match, Kelly Kelly took her down with The Master Manipulator’s signature maneuver. The Ultimate Opportunist then followed suit, Spearing the "Chosen One" to seal his ex-wife’s fate.
After a jubilant Teddy Long fired his Official Consultant, an hysterical Vickie pledged with everyone she could to keep her job, including Edge himself. This prompted the 11-time World Champion to lead the WWE Universe in another rendition of “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.” However, as The Rated-R Superstar watched Vickie walk off in disgrace, his WrestleMania No. 1 contender Alberto Del Rio attacked him, locking him in his vicious cross armbreaker. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Chris Jericho's Big Announcement Revealed
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that former WWE star Chris Jericho's big announcement is that he will be hosting this year's "Golden God Awards" show. The show will be taped on April 20th at the Nokia Theatre in LA. Jericho will also be performing with Fozzy at the show, and WWE Champion The Miz has been nominated for an award in the "Most Metal Athlete" category.
Highspots.com Settles Lawsuit with Ric Flair
Highspots.com would like to announce we have settled our dispute with Ric Flair concerning the NWA belt. We thank Ric and all the attorneys involved for their cooperation today in reaching a resolution and truly wish Mr. Flair the best in his future endeavors.
'The Chaperone' Screening
WWE will be holding a screening for 'The Chaperone' on March 4th at the Fairfield Public Library in Fairfield, Connecticut beginning at 5:30pm. Attendance is limited to 90 people and snacks will be available. Attendees will have the option of writing a short review about the movie. The first 40 reviewers will receive a "special prize." There will be other prizes available via raffle. For more information, call 203-256-3160.
February 24, 2011
WWE Superstars Results: Money Trouble
Ted DiBiase may have all the money in the world, but his wealth clearly hasn’t been buying him happiness in recent weeks. His woes continued tonight against Daniel Bryan, but the events that led to his loss were very out of the ordinary. Locked in a tough battle, DiBiase was distracted by the presence of Yoshi Tatsu at ringside. On last Monday’s Raw, the Japanese Superstar got a smooch from Maryse on The Great Khali’s KissCam and is now clearly smitten with the French-Canadian beauty. His attempt to woo her tonight sent DiBiase on a tirade and allowed the United States Champion to snap on the LeBell Lock for a submission victory. Ted must be crying all the way to the bank. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Triple H Recruiting New Talent
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Triple H has a lot more control over the recruitment of new wrestling talent to WWE these days. Triple H is believed to be more concerned with working with talent off screen before putting them on the main roster and television.
Hulk Hogan Criticizes The Rock's WWE Return
TNA star Hulk Hogan recently did an interview with Peter Rosenberg of HOT 97 FM. Hogan hyped the Impact taping in Fayetteville, NC being held tonight, and had the following to say concerning The Rock's return to WWE:
"That is one of the reasons me and Vince McMahon don't get along because we disagree on wrestling theory. He's a genius. He has done a great job keeping the business alive and keeping it rolling."
When asked if there was something Hogan didn't like about Rock's return: "Yeah, yeah. There is certain ways to do things. You know, for The Rock to come out and say, we've gone from Austin 3:16 to The People's Champion to all of a sudden, you can't see me (in whiny voice). They spent so much time building John Cena up. If it was me I would have said, from the Austin era to The People's Champion era to John Cena. And I just gotta know in my heart whose the better man. There is a way to really build somebody up. You know.
All of a sudden in three or four seconds he had the whole arena screaming that Cena sucks. Sometimes I just don't understand the philosophy because John Cena is going to be there all the time. And even though The Rock said he was back, he was only back for one day. He isn't going to be there wrestling every single week like John Cena is, you know, holding it down and keeping it real. All that stuff is scripted, they have Stephanie McMahon and writers telling The Rock exactly what to say. I just didn't understand why they wanted to destroy Cena so quickly.".
You can listen to the full interview here.
To paraphrase Triple H, it is easier to get attention if your trash talk a current and relevant star.
NY Jets' Scott to Appear on TNA Wrestling
Bart Scott sounded like a pro wrestler during some of his playoff interviews. He now gets to try the real thing.
The New York Jets linebacker will have the chance to rant and rave for an actual grappling company. FOXSports.com has learned that Scott has signed for a March 3 appearance with TNA Wrestling. Scott arrived Thursday in Fayetteville, N.C., to tape interviews for "TNA Impact," which airs at 9 p.m. Thursdays on Spike TV.
Appearing on TNA will allow Scott to fulfill a lifelong dream. Scott is a diehard pro wrestling fan who counts Hulk Hogan among his all-time favorites.
The Hulkster positively critiqued a spirited postgame interview Scott did after New York's second-round playoff upset of the New England Patriots...More?
source: fox sports
Sin Cara Joins WWE
WWE today unveiled their latest Superstar signing, Sin Cara, formerly known worldwide as Mistico. The announcement took place today during a press conference in his hometown Mexico City, where passionate fans of all ages turned out to see their favorite performer become the newest addition to the WWE roster.
Having already forged a strong international fan following, Sin Cara, known for his high flying style and awe inspiring acrobatics, is expected to reach new heights of global success with WWE.
"Sin Cara is a tremendous performer who brings the crowd to its feet every time he steps into the ring," said Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, WWE. "With us, his stardom will only get bigger and brighter."
Upon his signing, Sin Cara said, "WWE is the pinnacle of sports entertainment. It is an honor and a thrill for me to be able to perform with the world's best. Being a WWE Superstar will present new challenges, new mountains to climb and new competition. It is a new beginning and a new life. With that in mind, I have chosen the new name of Sin Cara in hopes to represent all the legendary Mexican masked performers and to carry the banner of their legacy to the entire world."
WWE to Attend the Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion
From Steve Wilton of www.honkytonkman.net:
World Wrestling Entertainment has just purchased a Banquet table for the 2011 reunion featuring WWE legends the Honky Tonk Man & Sgt Slaughter. That means, 10 banquet tickets have been purchased! Who will be the recipient of these tickets? TEN MAJOR STARS! These ten names will not be released unless the Executive Board makes that decision. But from the names I'm hearing.... All I can report right now is WOW!
Triple H Movie News
The Chaperone with Triple H did a little under $15,000 during it’s limited release run last weekend in theaters. That’s according to WWE’s own internal estimate that we obtained through a well-placed source. The film played in just 10 theaters in major cities across the country. It’s part of WWE’s new marketing strategy which essentially is a smart way for the company to save on advertising costs by running just one campaign. The real gravy is the DVD which goes on sale on March 8th.
source: thewrestlingpress.com
February 23, 2011
The Rock Comments on the WWE Returns of The Undertaker & Triple H
The following is a new tweet from the official Twitter page of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson:
"loved seeing both Undertaker and Triple H return..what incredible crowd reactions for both..very happy for them - epic match!"
Raw TV Ratings: Confrontation Edition
The February 21st edition of Monday Night Raw drew a 3.9 cable rating. According to Jim Ross, it was the most watched show on cable this past Monday night. It is the highest rating for an episode of Raw since August of 2009. Total viewership was 5.86 million viewers, a jump from last week's 4.8 million.
source: wrestleview.com
WWE Launches in Brazil
WWE and Esporte Interativo today announced a one year agreement which will bring WWE’s weekly flagship TV show WWE Raw to Brazilian Free TV beginning in March 2011...More?
Update on New Triple H DVD Set
WWE has also postponed the Triple H DVD and Blu-ray set that was planned for late 2011. The Triple H feature is now planned for a 2012 release.
source: impactwrestling.com
Exclusive Announcement to the WWE Universe in Mexico
WE invites you to be the first to hear a very special international announcement.
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and WWE Announcer Carlos Cabrera will reveal some groundbreaking news live from Mexico City at 3.30 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 24.
For your chance to be a part of WWE history, come to the Vive Cuervo Salón (Lago Andromaco 17, Colonia Granada) in Mexico City.
Doors open at 2.00pm. Access will be free of charge but on a first come, first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early to secure your place at this exciting event.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ring of Honor makes its debut. The show features a "match of the year" candidate, Low Ki vs. American Dragon vs. Christopher Daniels.
February 23, 2002
WWE NXT debuted.
February 23, 2010
February 22, 2011
WWE NXT Results: Shocking Elimination
Week 12 results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Johnny Curtis won Grace Under Pressure (3 immunity points)
Johnny Curtis def. Brodus Clay and Derrick Bateman
NXT Rookie Challenge: Brodus Clay won Open Mic (3 immunity points)
Derrick Bateman is eliminated from WWE NXT
NXT Rookie Records
Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 8, Win/loss record: 6-3
Derrick Bateman (at the time of his elimination): Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-6
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 3, Win/loss record: 3-6
WWE Stars on MTV's 'Silent Library'
Wrestlezone.com is reporting that WWE stars Dolph Ziggler, Chris Masters and Curt Hawkins will appear on an episode of the fourth season of MTV's "Silent Library," which premieres on March 28th.
WWE Fans Pick Triple H Over Undertaker In “2.21.11″ Battle
WWE’s blueprint for the Triple H-Undertaker WrestleMania feud has yet to unfold, but as far as the fans at the live Fresno, California edition of Monday Night RAW are concerned, Triple H is the bigger babyface.
According to multiple correspondent reports, both HHH and Taker received admirable, favorable reactions from the live crowd, but the pop for Triple H’s surprise return far exceeded that of The Undertaker.
The disparity in pop can certainly be explained without resorting to popularity; in addition to the fact that Triple H has been away from television for longer, The Undertaker’s return was effectively “spoiled” by the “2-21-11″ campaign. The element of surprise certainly worked in favor of Triple H.
At the same time, the crowd reaction for HHH, which sources say easily eclipsed that for any Superstar on the show, clearly suggests that he has his fanbase. Though there is a vast anti-Triple H sentiment within the online wrestling community, it is consistently shown that the “WWE Universe,” on the whole, still views Triple H as a top star.
source: headlineplanet.com
Jim Ross Comments on Last Nights Raw
Jim Ross shared his thoughts on last night’s RAW via Twitter with the following: “Really enjoyed Raw. HHH & Taker sold PPVs w/ their eyes & their earned legacies. Cole was a mega nerd. Sic em King. WM27 feeling special.”
This Day in Wrestling History
Sting defeats Hulk Hogan for the then vacant WCW World Championship.
February 22, 1998
February 21, 2011
Triple H Confronts The Undertaker
After several long weeks, the WWE Universe finally discovered the meaning behind the cryptic “2.21.11” signs. Both The Undertaker and Triple H emerged from months of recuperation to stun everyone. The two goliath Superstars said not a word when they stood toe-to-toe in the center of the ring. Instead, they each acknowledged the WrestleMania sign hanging in the arena and appeared to offer a tacit agreement to face off on The Grandest Stage of Them All on April 3 in Atlanta. Let the battle begin!
source: wwe.com
He's Back and My Life Can Return to Normal
Triple H returned to Raw tonight and had a stare down with The Undertaker. Pwinsider summed it up best with this tweet:
Some circles crap on Hunter but you realize he just MADE a rivalry just by walking out to the ring? That's the definition of over.
Chris Jericho Comments on Writing About Vince McMahon & Triple H: "I Wanted to Make Sure They Each Knew"
Chris Jericho's new book Undisputed, is not a WWE-sanctioned affair, so Jericho has freedom to discuss what he wanted.
Jericho is frequently critical of McMahon himself, but stresses that even if the book was published under the WWE banner the boss would not have censored criticisms of himself at all.
He explained: "I talked to Vince about it and Triple H too. I had a lot of confrontations with him when I first started, but it worked out.
"I think it was one of the reasons why WWE in the early 2000s was so exciting because there were a lot of guys rubbing each other up the wrong way personally, which led to them being better professionally.
"I said I was telling stories the way I remember them and it wasn't always rosy. Both of them were like, 'Well, that's life. Good for you. Go for it'. I wanted to make sure they each knew."
source: the sun
Rumor Mill - Backstage Tension in TNA, Heat on Top Knockout
Although it started out as an internet rumor, there appears to be some legitimate heat on TNA Knockout Mickie James after she raved on Twitter about The Rock's return to "Monday Night Raw."
Mickie tweeted, "Finally getting a chance to catch up on @TheRock's charismatic return... Literally got chills... & remembered why I do... What I do!"
The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson responded, "Thank u MJ..we're blessed to be able to perform..keep kickin ass and being diverse in your career...I dig your music... I always admire diversity..takes guts..especially in country..if u sing jamey johnson for me I'll come get that tooth..:)"
While TNA President Dixie Carter is said not to be offended by the tweet, a lot of TNA locker room members felt Mickie, a long time WWE Womens Champion, should be promoting TNA on Twitter, and not glowing about WWE's latest angle.
"We're having a hard enough time keeping anyone's attention during Wrestlemania season," one prominent TNA wrestler told WrestleZone over the weekend, "we have Kurt Angle's entire personal life, including his relationship with his children, playing out on TV to get a .1 boost in the numbers. Mickie should be a locker room leader, and should know better. Instead, she just makes it seem like she's longing to go to back to WWE."
Our source also says TNA management is "obsessed" regarding WWE swiping Kevin Nash and Booker T from right underneath TNA's big "Main Event Mafia Reunion."
The source says things are "as tense as I've ever seen it" in TNA at the moment.
source: wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
After only 18 months with the WWF(E), Ric Flair made his return to WCW at SuperBrawl III.
February 21, 1993
February 20, 2011
Another Trainer Announced For 'Tough Enough'
Trish Stratus announced as a trainer on 'WWE Tough Enough' along with Booker T and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Christian Returns
Moments after Edge defended his title in epic fashion, his WrestleMania opponent, Alberto Del Rio, attacked the war-torn champion. But, his onslaught fell short when an irate Christian – making his return from an injury he suffered at the hands of Del Rio last September – charged to the ring to save his former tag team partner, bringing the ecstatic WWE Universe to its feet.
source: wwe.com
WWE Elimination Chamber Results 2011
Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match
Kane, Big Show, Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio, Wade Barret, Edge (c)
Winner: Edge (c)
WWE Tag Team Champions Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov vs. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel
Winners: Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel - New Tag Team Champions
WWE Champion The Miz vs. Jerry Lawler
Winner: The Miz (c)
Raw Elimination Chamber Match
John Cena, R-Truth, CM Punk, Sheamus, John Morrison, Randy Orton
Winner: John Cena
Triple H's Movie Fails to Register at Box Office
WWE Studios' The Chaperone starring Triple H drew virtually no business during its 'limited engagement' this weekend.
BoxOfficeMojo.com's chart listing the top grossing films for the weekend of February 18-20, with the bottom movie making $1,670 in one theater, did not rank the The Chaperone. Furthermore, the bottom five movies played in less theaters than the WWE produced film — ten.
The Chaperone will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 8.
source: wrestlinginc.com
Shawn Michaels Comments on his Wrestling Future
"I’m not going to wrestle again. The only way a 185-pound guy made it in that business is to do something nobody else ever did. The best thing I can do is to stay retired, because nobody ever stays retired. I’ll still be part of the company. You never really get out of the WWE unless you’re wearing concrete shoes at the bottom of the Hudson River, but no more active wrestling."
This Day in Wrestling History
Ed "Strangler" Lewis defeats Joe "Scissors" Stecher to finally unify the World championship in St. Louis, Missouri. Lewis had been recognized as World champion in various areas, while Stecher held the linear championship belt. This match had been put off several times since 1925. While Lewis now has the strongest claim as World champion, the New York State Athletic Commission decides to recognize Hans Steinke as champion.
February 20, 1928
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Title.
February 20, 1989
February 19, 2011
Former Chicago Bears Safety Dave Duerson Death Ruled a Suicide; Donates Brain for Concussion Research
The death of former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson was ruled a suicide by the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner, WMAQ-TV in Chicago reported Saturday. Duerson was found dead Thursday night at his home in Miami. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner said he died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
In a text message he sent to loved ones before his death, Duerson asked that his brain, particularly the "left side," be left for NFL researchers who study chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease common to boxers, football players and others who experience multiple concussions and head injuries.
"NFL players are at high risk for CTE," said Chris Nowinski, co-director of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at Boston University School of Medicine.
Nowinski said Duerson donating his brain for study was "an incredible selfless contribution to medical research."...More?
source: fox sports
Triple H Comments on his New Position with WWE
"I'm making a transition into the office, trying to keep growing the business. It's a young man's sport, a young man's business–or however you want to look at it–and I want to help create new stars and help new guys become the future of this business and help create the next level of Shawn Michaels and the Triple Hs and the Undertakers and those guys. I want to help usher in that new era and bring this company, as big as it is, to a place that is much bigger."
source: muscle and fitness magazine march 2011
Colonelscrypt Interviews Triple H
CC: Of course, for 15 years every week we've seen you as Triple H but today I'm talking to you as Paul Levesque. Being that we're so familiar with the Triple H character, is there something that Triple H fans would be surprised to know about Paul Levesque?
HHH: Well I got three little girls at home so at some point one of them has painted my toenails or put my hair in a ponytail.
CC: What's been the toughest part of being a father?
HHH: It hasn't come yet. They're not in their teenage years yet. I've got a two and a half year old that I took to a birthday party and she's dancing with a little boy. I'm thinking to myself "Great, she's starting already." Right now they're very sweet little girls. There's going to be a time where I'll go from being the greatest daddy on the planet to the dumb guy that lives in the house who can't do anything right. That might be coming...More?
Linda McMahon 'Leaning' Toward 2012 Senate Run
Linda McMahon's post-election hiatus from the political circuit is proving to be anything but, with the former World Wrestling Entertainment matriarch putting out feelers from Hartford to her hometown of Greenwich about a 2012 U.S. Senate run...More?
source: smart-grid.tmcnet.com
February 18, 2011
SmackDown Results: Not for Long
"Acting" SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero's scheme to crown her boyfriend Dolph Ziggler World Champion finally unraveled when real GM Theodore Long returned to SmackDown after his mysterious attack in January. After all was said and done, there was no question that Edge was the true World Heavyweight Champion on the historic 600th episode of SmackDown two nights before the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Ariel Winter Comments on Triple H
Actress Ariel Winter, who appeared on RAW last Monday and stars in The Chaperone, told Star Magazine that she did her own stunts in the movie. Regarding Triple H, she said: "I had an amazing bond with Triple H, he's like my second Dad."
Critics Review WWE's "The Chaperone" with Triple H, Opening Today
WWE Studios' The Chaperone with Triple H hits theaters today on a limited release. Here are some reviews on the movie. Currently on RottenTomatoes.com, the movie has a "rotten" rating of 25% with a 3.1 out of 10 average rating, based on 12 reviews.
Variety: "Presumably there's an audience out there for old-fashioned, poorly written, unevenly thesped, family-friendly tales of redemption starring beefy wrestlers and a bunch of kids, but it's difficult to imagine who."
Hollywood Reporter: "This lame WWE produced family comedy isn't likely to turn wrestling star Paul "Triple H" Levesque into a household name."
Los Angeles Times: "Like last year's "Legendary" and "Knucklehead," which didn't exactly slam moviegoers to the mat with their entertainment chops, this haphazardly clichéd comedy-drama about redemption similarly suffers."
Filmcritic.com: "If WWE is going to continue to insist on placing its stars in ill-fitting projects like this, the least it could do is spring for some livelier material."
Roger Moore: "As funny as these guys can be when they work themselves into a purple-faced rage yelling at the TV camera, none of the current generation of wrestler-actors seem to have the charisma or comic gifts of a Hulk Hogan or Dwayne Johnson."
New York Observer: "As long as the poker-faced "Triple H" is the centerpiece, The Chaperone is not without moments of genuine sweetness. Best of all, he is the most unpretentious and least flamboyant human juggernaut to ever hit the screen."
New York Post: "Stephen Herek's "The Chaperone" is dreadful enough to make you wish Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was still making family movies. Wrestling champ Paul "Triple H" Levesque is a fairly painless screen presence, but his taste in scripts may be even worse than former WWE colleague Johnson's."
This Day in Wrestling History
Lelani Kai defeated Wendi Richter for the WWF(E) Women's title
February 18, 1985
Mildred Burke dies of a stroke
February 18, 1973
Mildred Burke vs Millie Stafford
Kerry Von Erich dies of a suicide shooting at 33
February 18, 1993
Shawn Michaels vs. Kerry Von Erich
February 17, 2011
WWE Superstars Results: Cobra Commanders
WWE Tag Team Champions Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov returned to “WWE Superstars” for the first time in 2011 to take on one of WWE’s hottest new tag teams, Zack Ryder & Primo. Marella’s patented Cobra emerged early – a possible scare tactic against Long Island Iced-Z and the newly-named “Primo Colada.” Sambo master Kozlov repeatedly used his body as a weapon, giving his team the upper hand throughout the match. After a brutal double-clothesline from The Moscow Mauler, Marella hit the Cobra on Primo and pinned him for the win, much to the WWE Universe’s delight. Full results.
source: wwe.com
What Ray Lewis and Triple H Have In Common
Coming in at No.5 was Lewis and Triple H.
Triple H has tried his hand at acting, he is a world champion and I must say both Ray and “The Game” know how to make an entrance. But Rank points to a different similarity.
“Triple H is known as ‘The Game.’ He is the king of kings, and he calls all of the shots,” wrote Rank. “And while Lewis might not be married to the boss’s daughter, he certainly carries that kind of respect with every NFL player.”
source: baltimoreravens.com
Triple H Comments on WWE Studios, Being a Role Model, More
Seven years after co-starring in the comic book threequel Blade: Trinity, Paul "Triple H" Levesque is back in movie theaters with WWE Studios' latest, The Chaperone, a very different film that what one might expect from wrestling's perennial tough guy. Directed by Stephen Herek of The Mighty Ducks, Mr. Holland's Opus and Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, the film has Levesque playing an ex-convict who tries to reconnect with his young daughter, played by Ariel Winter of "Modern Family," after getting out of prison while avoiding the temptations of his previous life of crime. It's a movie that's partially a comedy but also a rather touching emotional journey that might actually be enjoyed as much by parents as kids who have absolutely no interest in wrestling whatsoever.
ComingSoon.net had an interesting sit-down with the wrestling superstar to talk about the movie, and we found him to be a thoughtful and intelligent interview subject who not only talked about making the movie but also his overall career and his thoughts on what it means to be a "role model."...More?
source: comingsoon.net
Triple H Promo Video for "The Chaperone"
Triple H made a promotional video for his new movie, "The Chaperone". Click here.
credit: Laurel @ McMahon-Levesque Forum
This Day in Wrestling History
Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall return to the WWF(E) & re-form the nWo at No Way Out.
February 17, 2002
February 16, 2011
WWE Begins Filming 'Tough Enough'
Steve Austin noted on Twitter last night that Tough Enough filming began yesterday in California. He wrote: "Headed home from the first day of filming Tough Enough. Helluva day. Very fun. Was good seeing the WWE family."
This Day in Wrestling History
Bret Hart defeats Undertaker, Steve Austin & Vader for the WWF(E) Title, starting his fourth reign as champion.
February 16, 1997
The final episode of WWE's version of ECW aired.
February 16, 2010
February 15, 2011
WWE NXT Results: Dominant Force
Week 11 results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Brodus Clay won Smash and Grab (2 immunity points)
Brodus Clay def. R-Truth
NXT Rookie Challenge: Brodus Clay won Save Yourself Trivia (3 immunity points)
Daniel Bryan def. Derrick Bateman
NXT Rookie Records
Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 5, Win/loss record: 6-2
Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-5
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-6
Good Review for 'The Chaperone'
In the bank robbery business, a "wheel man" is a skilled driver of getaway cars whose services are in great demand. An uneven but surprisingly pleasing and often entertaining low-budget indie-prod called The Chaperone is about an accidental wheel man named Ray Bradstone who lost his freedom, family and self-respect in a heist that landed him seven years in prison. Now he's out and determined to make amends, pay his debt to society and start fresh. Ray heads home to his well-kept brick house in the neatly manicured suburbs to catch up with his wife, who wants him to turn around and leave, and his embarrassed, ashamed and hostile daughter, who just wants him to drop dead. The movie is about the comical, cultural and criminal repercussions when Ray signs on as a chaperone on his daughter's junior-high classroom field trip to New Orleans. Here's the big surprise: Ray is played by 13-time world championship wrestling superstar Paul"Triple H" Levesque. And he ain't bad.
With his massive center-ring frame, Mr. Levesque takes up most of the screen's dimensions, but he has an appealing gentle-giant way with kids, and can say a dramatic line with unexpected tenderness.
Mr. Levesque has chosen a role with warmth, range and sensitivity, and even sings a few bars of the Fred Astaire classic "Pick Yourself Up." When the kids take over, the movie gets sloppy. But as long as the poker-faced "Triple H" is the centerpiece, The Chaperone is not without moments of genuine sweetness. Best of all, he is the most unpretentious and least flamboyant human juggernaut to ever hit the screen. Think Arnold Schwarzenegger in Kindergarten Cop, but better...More?
source: observer.com
Triple H Dishes on WWE's 'The Chaperone'
“What we do is tell stories, and then we have this marketing machine behind it. But the heart of it is just storytelling, and that’s really what making movies comes down to,” said the wrestler, who’s also an executive advisor at the company and McMahon’s son-in-law.
Levesque attributes WWE Studios’ burgeoning popularity in part to its streamlined production process, taking such approaches as shooting all its movies in the New Orleans area to benefit from Louisiana’s optimal tax breaks and the utilization of the same production crew.
“We’re throwing the Hollywood template on its ear a little bit,” Levesque said. “Making these movies back to back, saving money on the cost of making them, shrinking the DVD window to allow us to only have to spend one sum on promotion and recoup faster — it’s a different way of doing things, but we think it will hopefully be a better way.”...More?
source: amny.com
The Rock Returns Raw TV Ratings
WWE Raw on Monday night scored a 3.14 rating, down from a 3.30 rating last week and 3.48 rating on January 31 following the Royal Rumble.
In the first hour, Raw scored a 3.03 rating and averaged 4.70 million viewers. In the second hour, Raw improved to a 3.25 rating and averaged 4.82 million viewers.
The Rock's Raw TV return in the 20-minute over-run segment averaged 5.70 million viewers from 11:00 to 11:20 p.m. EST. From the first hour to the over-run, Raw's viewership increased by one million viewers.
source: pwtorch.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Eddie Guerrero defeated Brock Lesnar at No Way Out to win the WWE Championship.
February 15, 2004
