October 31, 2011
Kevin Nash re-signed by John Laurinaitis
The WWE website announced on Monday that at the request of WWE COO Triple H, EVP of Talent Relations and Interim RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis re-signed Kevin Nash to a WWE contract. Nash will be on RAW next week...More?
WWE-Mattel Updates
* Sin Cara’s first figure will be released in April or May of next year. Other new figures debuting in the near future include Jinder Mahal, The Bella Twins, Jerry Lawler and CM Punk with a cloth version of his Best in the World t-shirt.
* Mattel reps have spoke with Zack Ryder about including his Internet Title on a future Ryder action figure. In regards to a replica Internet Title, Mattel said they would have to get Ryder’s permission first.
* New versions of the Diva figures are also being worked on, including Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly.
* As noted before, Jim Ross is working with Mattel on a new project but it’s too early for details. Ross will be helping them promote a new product.
* There will be a Miss Elizabeth figure available towards the end of this year online and if her figure sells well, they’re looking at doing one for Sherri Martel and others. Mattel had a good relationship with Randy Savage before he passed so his estate will allow them to produce new figures in the future.
* Mattel can’t make figures that break bones, bleed or bruise due to WWE’s PG content.
* Mattel is doing a series of figures with Toys R Us where each figure in a set comes with a piece and when you buy all the figures, the pieces assemble to make a Michael Cole figure. Mattel figured people would want a Cole figure but would not buy him.
* Mattel doesn’t have the rights to do Brock Lesnar figures as those are held by Jakks Pacific right now. They also don’t have rights to Matt Hardy figures and have no plans to do a figure on him.
* There will be no Owen Hart figure because Owen’s widow asked them not to do anything with him.
* They will be doing a Tribute to the Troops set with four Superstars next year through K-Mart that will be sold for charity. A Troops ring will also be available.
* Mattel wanted to do a figure for Steve Austin’s old Ringmaster gimmick but WWE wants the figures to represent their iconic versions, not the older versions right now.
source: pwinsider.com
Help Build The WWE Network By Naming Their Fully-Interactive Live Studio Show
In 2012, WWE Network’s new daily live studio show will connect you to the Superstars like never before. Tune in to score breaking news, exclusive match analyses, topics of the day, interviews, highlights, and commentaries, then go online and on-air to voice your opinion live with our show hosts and daily guest stars, including WWE Superstars like John Cena, Randy Orton, Kelly Kelly, Sheamus, Rey Mysterio, the Miz and more!
What would you name this new WWE Network show?
1. WWE Power Center
2. WWE Action Center
3. WWE Event Center
4. WWE Live Event Center
5. WWE InterAction Center
Muppets Getting WWE Media Attention & Causing Excitement Backstage
Entertainment industry publication Variety has an article up today looking at The Muppets invading tonight's episode of WWE RAW from Atlanta.
The article notes that 9 Muppet characters will be on the show.
WWE executive Stephanie McMahon was quoted in the article - and says she is beyond excited to see the Muppets interact with the WWE superstars tonight.
There is said to be a lot of buzz among the WWE superstars, divas and crew today - as many of them grew up big fans of the Muppets. A lot of people are doing whatever they can to be featured in a segment on RAW with the Muppets.
source: pwinsider.com
Muppets take over WWE's "Raw"
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, 2011
October 29, 2011
October 28, 2011
YouTube Set to Announce TV Initiative With 100 Niche Channels; WWE Included
The Google-owned site's partners include BermanBraun, WWE, HSN, Ashton Kutcher and Amy Poehler.
In a low-budget early effort to compete with satellite and cable TV providers, YouTube is set to announce Friday that it has partnered with several entities to roll out television-style channels with professionally produced shows that will strike a sharp contrast to the short videos of crazy cats, skateboard wipeouts and other amateur content that made the site famous.
The online TV channels will be programmed by the likes of BermanBraun, FremantleMedia, Shine Group, The Wall Street Journal, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk and actors Ashton Kutcher and Amy Poehler.
Insiders said the Google-owned property has shelled out some $150 million in advances for the creation of about 100 channels, with a maximum $5 million going to any single channel. Financial details were sketchy on Friday, though The Wall Street Journal reported that deals call for YouTube recouping its advances then giving as much as 55 percent of the ad revenue to the content creators.
The 10 Greatest Entrances In WrestleMania History
1. John Cena, WrestleMania 23
2. Shawn Michaels, The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania
3. Triple H, WrestleMania XXVII
4. Edge, WrestleMania XXIV
5. Undertaker, WrestleMania XX
6. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, WrestleMania 13
7. John Cena, The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania
8. Rhythm & Blues WrestleMania VI
9. Triple H, The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania
10. WrestleMania Ring Carts, WrestleMania III & VI
Maryse Released
From wwe.com:
WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Raw Diva Maryse as of today, October 28, 2011. WWE wishes Maryse the best in all of her future endeavors.
WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Raw Diva Maryse as of today, October 28, 2011. WWE wishes Maryse the best in all of her future endeavors.
Kevin Nash's Justification for Sledgehammer Attack on Raw
Kevin Nash tweeted his justification for the sledgehammer attack on Triple H on Raw:
"Recall HHH bashing me in the head at the Night of Champions with a sledgehammer? Now I'm the bad guy or do I scare the s--- out of you?"
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, 2011
Rumor Mill - WWE Pushing Twitter
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting the WWE promoting twitter handles, tweets and trending topics is a direct influence from Vince McMahon. He is the one who is very supporting of getting things trending at the beginning of WWE broadcasts and the company talked about on social media.
Rumor Mill - Vince McMahon "Freaked Out" Over Zack Ryder Shirt
Zack Ryder's t-shirt that says "Take Care Spike Your Hair" caused some problems with Vince McMahon according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. McMahon "freaked out" when he saw the shirt because it had the word "spike" and he didn't want any name or association to SpikeTV and TNA.
McMahon was going to have the shirt pulled off the shelf but Ryder's merchandise has been such a hot seller that he decided to sell what they had made of the shirt and stop production of it.
partial source: wrestlezone.com
WrestleMania Kick-Off Party
WWE will be hosting a WrestleMania Kick-off Party on Friday, November 4 at Bayfront Park in Miami prior to WM28 tickets going on-sale Nov. 5. Tickets will be available to attendees at the party. The advertised list of WWE representatives includes Rey Mysterio, Divas Kelly Kelly, Rosa Mendes, and the Bella Twins, and WWE Hall of Famers Jimmy Hart & Sgt. Slaughter...More?
source: pwtorch.com
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, 2011
Cody Rhodes Comments on his Face Mask
"It's funny because things in sports entertainment get misconstrued. What we do is entertainment, but what happened with me was a little bit more than that. My nose was legitimately broken, my septum was horribly deviated, but it was the most lucky break I guess I ever had. I'm definitely not afraid to take it off and I've enjoyed the few times I've gotten away with taking it off and I can see it being around for a while, but not so much a major fixture of myself. I'm trying to make it like Triple H; he's got his sledgehammer and I've got my mask."
Triple H on Scream Radio
SiriusXM Scream: The Ultimate Halloween Soundtrack
Scream Radio (Ch. 145) will air from October 24 at 3 pm ET to November 1 at 3 am ET. Scream sets the perfect atmosphere for Halloween parties at work or at home and sets the mood for trick-or-treating by airing catchy, creepy, fun, scary sounds, including creaking doors, footsteps, bubbling potions, breaking glass, the horrific sounds of being chased through the dark woods, hair-raising screams, the echo of dripping water and more. Plus, Jane’s Addiction guitarist and music superstar Dave Navarro plays his favorite tunes and discusses UFO’s and the occult on Dark Matter, a 2-hour show airing live at 9:00 pm ET on Halloween.
You’ll also hear: Halloween stories and memories from personalities including Alice Cooper, WWE’s Triple H (aka “The Cerebral Assassin”) and the Kardashian sisters, who reveal their favorite costumes. Weird Al offers tips on how to be Weird Al for Halloween and Paranormal Activity 3 directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman discuss their new movie and share their top ten favorite horror movies of all time. Numerous SiriusXM hosts will make guest appearances, including SiriusXM Elvis Radio host George Klein, who tells the story of attending a Halloween party with Elvis and running into Nat King Cole, dressed as “the King.”
Scream Radio is available online at Limited Engagements 3 channel 813.
Vince McMahon speaks in ESPN documentary "The Real Rocky"
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon was interviewed on the ESPN documentary "The Real Rocky." The story focussed on the boxing career of Chuck Wepner, who was the inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky" movies.
McMahon spoke about Wepner's match with Andre the Giant at Shea Stadium. Wepner said the match inspired the Hulk Hogan role in "Rocky 3." Vince was featured again at the end of the documentary and said he would advise Stallone to settle his lawsuit that Wepner filed against him, which Stallone eventually did.
source: prowrestling.net
Chuck Wepner examines his rocky past in ESPN's 'The Real Rocky'
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, 2011
Rumor Mill - WWE Changing Survivor Series Plan
WWE has changed plans with The Rock and John Cena at Survivor Series as they originally had a traditional Survivor Series match planned with the two on the same team. That was changed to The Rock and John Cena vs. The Miz and R-Truth in part because officials felt that putting Rock and Cena in a traditional 5-on-5 match would take too much attention off them going into their WrestleMania 28 match.
source: f4wonline.com
Storyline Injury Update on Triple H
Dr. Chris Amann has provided WWE.com with an injury update on Triple H.
The WWE COO has suffered fractured vertebrae from the two sledgehammer attacks he received from Kevin Nash on Raw SuperShow. Amann told WWE.com that The Game will be out of action for at least six weeks due to the injuries he sustained. The diagnosis was made at the Austin, Texas, medical facility that Triple H was rushed to after the attacks.
source: wwe.com
Sean Waltman Says John Morrison Is In The Doghouse For What He Did To Trish Stratus
While watching John Morrison suffer another loss on the Raw SuperShow Monday, former WWE talent Sean Waltman attributed The Prince of Parkour’s recent struggles to his dismissive treatment of revered women’s wrestler Trish Stratus at WrestleMania XXVII.
Waltman wrote on Twitter, “Eventually they will take Morrison out of the dog house. He brought it on himself with the way he treated Trish Stratus at WM.”
In response to a remark that Morrison’s days with the sports-entertainment league are coming to an end, he wrote, “If he was smart he’d ride out the storm. HHH was in the doghouse forever & now look.”
While promoting the release of Ball Enforcers in April, Stratus confirmed reports that Morrison behaved in disregard to her during their post-match celebration at WrestleMania XXVII. She also stated that he passed over suggestions she had for the bout.
source: wrestling-edge.com
Rumor Mill - Booker T Expected to Return to the Ring
It appears WWE will be going forward with a program between WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and Booker T soon based on advertised house show cards in December promoting the two working together. Various wrestling media sources have noted that Booker, who hasn't been in the ring for WWE since his return at the Royal Rumble, will be taking part to help promote the new King of the Ring DVD.
source: wrestleview.com
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, 2011
Stephanie McMahon's Title Has Changed to EVP, Creative
In what has been rumored on various wrestling sites, Stephanie McMahon is now head of a new department called Creative. Her previous title was EVP, Creative Development & Operations
WrestleMania Makes Record $62 Million For Atlanta
WWE announced today that WrestleMania XXVII generated $62.1 million in economic impact for the city of Atlanta, according to a study conducted by the Enigma Research Corporation.
This is a new record for WrestleMania’s economic impact, and a $17 million increase over WrestleMania XXVI. WrestleMania XXVII also generated approximately $7.8 million in local, state and county taxes...More?
Rumor Mill - Shawn Michaels Returning to WWE TV Soon?
At Sunday's Vengeance pay-per-view, Kevin Nash made a surprise return and brutally attacked Triple H. There was a lot of talk backstage at Vengeance that Michaels could return to television and get involved in the Nash-Triple H storyline.
WWE is planning to release several new pieces of DX merchandise soon.
source: allwrestling.com
Former WWE broadcaster apologizes for inappropriate comment
It didn't take long for former WWE broadcaster Todd Grisham to stir up controversy at his new ESPN job. Grisham referenced the "trail of tears" while discussing the Oklahoma Sooners loss to Texas Tech in college football over the weekend.
Some viewers were offended because the phrase historically refers to American Cherokees being forcibly removed from their land. "The historical reference didn't even cross my mind," Grisham wrote on his Twitter page apology. You can read more at USAToday.com.
partial source: prowrestling.net
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, 2011
The Miz & R-Truth Defeat Triple H & CM Punk at Vengeance
At Vengeance, WWE’s conspiracy theorists benefited from a suspected scheme against the Chief Operating Officer, as The Miz & R-Truth defeated Triple H & CM Punk with the abetting of an invading Kevin Nash.
WWE Vengeance PPV Results 2011
Dark Match
Wade Barrett defeated Daniel Bryan with the Wasteland in a good match.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match - Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler vs. Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston
Winners: Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston (c)
United States Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. Zack Ryder
Winner: Dolph Ziggler (c)
Divas Champion Beth Phoenix vs. Eve
Winner: Beth Phoenix (c)
Sheamus vs. Christian
Winner: Sheamus
Triple H & CM Punk vs. The Miz & R-Truth
Winners: The Miz & R-Truth
Randy Orton vs. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes
Winner: Randy Orton
World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry vs. Big Show
Winner: No Decision. The ring collapses during the match.
Alberto Del Rio vs. John Cena
Winner: Alberto Del Rio (c)
Nigel McGuinness Returning to the Ring for HWA
Nigel McGuinness will be returning to the ring for the first time since his days with TNA for the Heartland Wrestling Association promotion on 11/12 in Hamilton, Ohio. McGuinness will also conduct a special training camp that afternoon for trained wrestlers. The cost is $30 and those interested can contact training@hwaonline.com.
DVD Preview: WWE's Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart - HBK recalls the events leading into the Montreal Screw Job
Rumor Mill - Why JR Was Brought Back to TV so Quick
In regards to the Jim Ross angle at the Monday Night Raw tapings last Saturday in Mexico City, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that a decision was made to bring him back the following week after minute-by-minute television ratings showed a huge drop in viewers when Ross was "fired" two weeks ago. The company also received a ton of negative feedback on their social media outlets.
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
October 22, 2011
IMPACT Wrestling Has Big Increase in TV Rating
The October 20th edition of Impact did a 1.35 rating with 2,019,000 viewers, their best number of the year.
CM Punk Battles Dean Ambrose at FCW, What Was Andy Leavine Doing?
WWE Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine was working the door at last night's FCW show in Kissimmee, Florida. Leavine was collecting ticket stubs from fans entering the building.
CM Punk appeared at last night's FCW show to sign autographs. After Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) defeated Yuko Takazoa, he cut a promo which brought out CM Punk to set up the main event.
Punk defeated Ambrose in a main event that went over 20 minutes. Several fans in attendance called it the best match they'd seen in FCW period. Punk also cut a promo after the match.
source: allwrestling.com
Concussion Forces Former Diva To Take An Indefinite Leave From Wrestling
Former WWE Diva Serena suffered a nasty concussion at the recent SHIMMER TV tapings. She says her doctors have advised her to think about other lines of work and she is out of action indefinitely. She noted on Twitter that she has more tests coming up this week and wrote the following message:
"A message to all my supporters- I recently sustained a rather serious concussion and following my doctors instructions, will not wrestle for a period of time. I apologize to those who were looking forward to seeing me anytime in the near future. I will keep you all posted"
NBC Sports to Relocate to Stamford, CT Home of the WWE
NBC Sports has agreed to move from New York City to Stamford to take advantage of tax breaks, adding to a growing film and TV presence in the southwestern Connecticut city, a state official said Friday.
In 2009, Maury Povich’s “Maury” left New York for Stamford, joined by two other NBC Universal properties, “The Jerry Springer Show” and “The Steve Wilkos Show,” which relocated from Chicago. The city also has become home to the headquarters of WWE and the sports network Versus...More?
source: washingtonpost.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to WWE Hall of Famer Pedro Morales
October 22, 1942
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, 2011
Sports Agency ISM Loses Big Client; Shane McMahon an Investor
U.S. Open golf champion Rory McIlroy split with his agents at International Sports Management (ISM) and joined Horizon Sports Management.
The 22-year-old from Northern Ireland, third in the Official World Golf Ranking, had been with ISM and manager Andrew “Chubby” Chandler since turning professional in 2007.
Shane McMahon is on the Board of Directors of ISM and an investor...More?
source: businessweek.com
DVD Preview: WWE's Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart - The Hitman talks about his frustrations with HBK
Sheamus Comments on Not Being on Twitter
"No, I'm still not on Twitter, fella. I see a lot of guys doing it, but I just don't see the appeal. It's not my thing. You know, I like what I do on Raw or SmackDown to be what people remember me for, not what I say on Twitter. That's what Triple H did, what The Rock and Stone Cold [Steve Austin] did. Times are changing, but I want people to remember what Sheamus did in the ring as The Celtic Warrior, not some tweet about having a banana sandwich or chocolate milk today."
Travis Tomko Entering WWE Sponsored Rehab
Former WWE and TNA star Travis Tomko is entering a WWE sponsored rehab program according to his attorney James McCune: "He’s very grateful for all the support he’s received from his friends, family and fans around the world. Mr. Tomko realizes he is struggling with an addiction and with the support of his family and the WWE, he is voluntarily checking himself into an undisclosed treatment facility to receive the help he needs for a successful recovery."
Tomko was arrested on 10, October after allegedly stealing oxycodone from a local pharmacy. He was later found in a restaurant bathroom having melted down and injected the drug, according to police reports.
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, 2011
Shawn Michaels Comments on ESPN's Piece on Scott Hall
Shawn Michaels just posted the following on his Twitter account:
"FYI- I did not see the piece on Scott. Scott. Kev, Kid & Hunter r my friends. Sharing our personal info or insight on here aint happening. Much like when u ask me my opinion on RAW or other wrestlers. I don't do it. The net is flooded w/opinions. I don't think u need one more."
Wrestling Legend Scott Hall's Tragic Twist After Documentary's Happy Ending
WWE legend Scott Hall's emotional reunion with his estranged son at the end of ESPN's documentary about the wrestler was short-lived -- sources tell TMZ, Scott's drug problems have once again forced the two apart.
In case you missed it, ESPN aired a heartfelt documentary about Scott Hall last night -- chronicling the wrestler's drug-fueled fall from grace -- in which Scott and his son Cody poignantly reunited after not speaking for years.
The documentary ended on a promising note -- with the father-son duo working together to launch Cody's wrestling career.
But Scott's ex-wife Dana tells TMZ, the reunion in May barely lasted a month -- and once again, the two are no longer on speaking terms.
We're told Cody gave up on his dad due to "constant verbal abuse from Scott while he was binging" -- and he soon moved back home with his mom.
Dana tells us, Cody simply felt it was "too hard seeing his dad in that kind of state." We're told Cody has no current plans to continue wrestling. Scott's rep had no comment.
Lucha Libre USA Launching New Web Series
Lucha Libre USA will be debuting a new web series tonight at 8:30 PM EST on their Facebook page, Facebook.com/MaskedWarriors. Featured on the debut will be Rocky Romero, member of the Latin Liberators, who will be chatting with show host and commentator, Alex Iz and taking questions from fans.
source: pwinsider.com
Name WWE Network’s New “Monday Night War” TV Series
WWE Network launches in 2012, but we're already taking names for our new slate of shows, including a controversial look back at the Monday Night War. Waged between WWE and WCW during the 90's, this battle for TV dominance unfolded live each week, giving rise to some of the most iconic Superstars and storylines of our time. And you get to relive it in one action-packed television season.
What would you name this new WWE Network show?
1. Battleground: Raw vs. Nitro
2. Battleground: The Monday Night Wars
3. The Monday Night War
4. WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro
5. Monday Night Warfare
Can CM Punk and Triple H co-exist at Vengeance?
source: wwe.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, 2011
WWE Releases Spanish Announcer Hugo Savinovich
Longtime WWE Spanish announcer Hugo Savinovich has announced via his official YouTube channel that he has parted ways with the company.
Savinovich made the announcement yesterday. He stated that he was informed by WWE that his contract was expiring and it would not be renewed. Savinovich took the opportunity to thank Vince McMahon for giving him the opportunity to work with the organization after battling a drug addiction.
As for any future plans, Savinovich says he doesn't know whether or not he will be calling any wrestling matches, but he has stated that he will soon start writing a book that will be "dedicated to spreading the word of God."
Savinovich first joined WWE back in 1997 and called matches alongside colleague Carlos Cabrera.
source: wrestlingnewssource.com
Rumor Mill - Spike Officials Down on Dixie Carter
Spike TV officials have reportedly lost a lot of faith in Dixie Carter after she pushed them on the way they were doing the angle to get The Main Event Mafia back together last year. TNA spent months of building the angle with Dixie telling Spike that she had Kevin Nash and Booker T locked in. Booker and Nash both ended up in WWE, which led to no Main Event Mafia and the Fortune babyface turn on Immortal, ending up with a feud that went nowhere for the most part.
source: wrestling observer
E:60 The Wrestler: Scott Hall
In his prime, Scott Hall was a mountain of a man - 6-foot-7, 290 pounds of solidly sculptured muscle, appearing as close as invincible as they come. As Razor Ramon, he was one of professional wrestling's biggest names and most villainous villains, busting chairs with the likes of Randy Savage, Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans in sold-out arenas. And he loved the life that came with it: the parties, the women, the celebrity. But the high life soon started to slip away, and Hall has been desperately doing whatever he can since to hold on ever since. Hall's slide seems to know no bottom - from his deteriorating physical and mental condition, to his ongoing battle with alcohol and substance abuse that has crippled his family life and resulted in pathetic public appearances in school gyms. But he's hanging on, somehow. Now his only son, Cody, wants to follow in his father's tortured bootsteps. E:60 chronicles the heartbreaking story of a man who is a shadow of his former self and desperate for one last taste of the glory days. Click here.
Jim Ross says he is done with weekly WWE TV
Jim Ross via Twitter.
"As best I know I'm done w/ WWE weekly tv. Doing other projects IE Legends Rountable. Hope to be a part of WWE Network. Selling @ WWEShop.com."
Update on the WWE Network
WWE issued a survey asking fans if they would be willing to change their cable providers in order to get the new WWE Network.
The survey noted that WWE's eight secondary pay-per-views would be featured on the network while the "big four" wouldn't - Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series. This would be a change of direction from what was originally planned with all pay-per-views on the network.
source: pwinsider.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
WWE holds their No Mercy Pay-per-view in Baltimore, Maryland. The show is especially notable for an "I Quit" match between Vince and Stephanie McMahon in which Vince promised to give up ownership of WWE if he lost, and Stephanie agreed to step down as General Manager of Smackdown if she lost. Stephanie lost, and would not appear on WWE programming (in a storyline sense, as she did attend the WWE Hall Of Fame events) until October 3, 2005. It is also interesting to note that the Maryland State Athletic Commission had a rule that prevented male vs. female wrestling matches, and WWE had to pay a fine (which they were prepared to do in advance) in order to have the match. This match also occurred six days prior to her real life marriage to Triple H.
October 19, 2003
Michael Hegstrand aka Hawk of the Road Warriors/Legion of Doom passed away in his sleep at age 46.
October 19, 2003
October 18, 2011
ROH Debuting in New Market to Start 2012
Ring of Honor announced Tuesday it will be debuting in Norfolk, VA. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at The Scope Arena. Tickets will be on-sale through Ticketmaster.com at a date to be determined.
George Napolitano's Picture-Perfect 'Hot Shots and High Spots'
"Hot Shots and High Spots" showcases hundreds of shots taken by George Napolitano, a longtime grappling journalist who began covering matches in 1970. The photos feature not only every major star from the past four decades but behind-the-scenes images such as the late Andre the Giant hoisting four female wrestlers in the air like a human cape and a bleached-blond Paul Levesque long before he became a WWE headliner as Triple H.
"Honestly, what's in that book is a fraction of the stuff that I could have used," Napolitano said in a recent telephone interview. "If I actually had to look at everything I've shot, I'd still be looking and we wouldn't have a book."
Using multiple cameras, Napolitano would take 200 to 250 photos for a regular event and 350-plus for a mega-card. Napolitano would then personally develop those photos and choose which to use for the slew of wrestling publications he was editing and writing. The photography process is a far cry from today when Napolitano uses a digital camera for the events that he shoots and is no longer stationed at ringside...More?
source: standard.net
Kevin Nash Explains Why He Lost Promo Duel WIth CM Punk, More
Chad Dukes of 106.7 The Fan DC’s Lavar Arrington Show with Chad Dukes does a wrestling show (The Chad Dukes Wrestling Show) on Friday nights. Last Friday, Dukes conducted an interview with Kevin Nash:
Chad Dukes: They had the whole thing with you where they you were being kind of disrespected by him, and they were blurring the lines between what was a shoot and what was a promo…How much…I know you said you didn’t want to work with a script, but did they give you a rough outline of what you to say? Were you okay with everything that was said back to you? Because you’re a guy that did do the things you said; you established a pay scale, you made it so wrestlers could get paid more than they ever had before. You brought that credibility and I felt there was so me disrespect there. How much of that were you okay with and how much of that was actually a shoot?
Nash: Well the thing was I understood what my job was. Going in, my job wasn’t to bury a baby face and come across more witty than he was or anything else. That wasn’t what I was brought in to do. The old Kevin Nash, would at anyone’s cost, would have gotten over. As you get older, and your best friend is very much in charge of the day to day process, and he looks at you and asks you to do something that’s just kind of like ‘Wow, they’ve really got me hog-tied on this one.”...More?
October 17, 2011
Top 10 Fastest-Growing Media Stocks: #10 WWE
Below are the top 10 fastest-growing Media stocks, based on the average long-term earnings growth rate estimated by Wall Street analysts:
1. Bona Film Group Ltd
2. IMAX Corporation
3. Rovi Corporation
4. Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
5. News Corp
6. Viacom, Inc.
7. The Walt Disney Company
8. Time Warner Inc.
9. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc
10. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is the 10th fastest-growing stock in this segment of the market. Its long-term annual EPS growth is expected to be 8.6%. This number is based on the average estimate of 3 brokerage analysts.
source: cnanalyst.com
Stephanie McMahon Comments on Scott Hall’s Troubles and Today’s Superstars
ESPN posted a preview of their E:60 story on Scott Hall airing Wednesday that includes quotes from WWE VP Stephanie McMahon, who says Hall's rehab is the most amount of money they've spent on rehab for any former wrestler. "I just want Scott to get help and to decide for himself that he needs help. It makes me sad. I don't want anybody to pass away prematurely or otherwise really. Scott was an incredibly talented performer, larger than life, charismatic. He's a father, he's a friend. I'm sure he means a lot to a lot of people and it would be a shame for him to pass away," McMahon told ESPN.
She also commented on how WWE takes care of their talents:
“In addition to that substance and abuse program, we also have cardiovascular testing, we do blood checks, we do physicals, we do concussion testing akin to the NFL. We’re really about maintaining the health and well-being of our superstars because without our superstars we don’t have a business.”
“The superstars of today — they’re businessmen. They realize the healthier they maintain their bodies, the better they are going to perform, the more money they’re going to make. They’re more about playing with their iPads and gaming devices than they are about going out and hanging out at the bars.”
Linda McMahon's Appearance In WWE's 'Make-A-Wish' Ad Violated FEC Rules
Linda McMahon's appearance in a World Wrestling Entertainment ad for the Make-a-Wish Foundation during her 2010 run for Senate violated elections law, but the Federal Election Commission is going to let is slide.
The Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee alleged that the WWE -- run by McMahon's husband, Vince -- illegally coordinated corporate in-kind contributions with her campaign.
In a decision made public on Friday, the FEC found that everything besides the Make-a-Wish Foundation ad was on the up-and-up and decided not to do anything about her two-second appearance in the ad as a matter of prosecutorial discretion.
McMahon's brief appearance in the Make-a-Wish ad, where she is shown "greeting a young boy in a wheelchair," was "fleeting," according to the FEC.
The FEC found that a WWE "Fan Appreciation Day" held three days before the election was not in violation of the rules because "there was no specific reference to her name, her opponent's name, or her candidacy."
source: talkingpointsmemo.com
Name WWE Network's New Legends Reality Show
WWE Network is launching in 2012, but you can be a part of it right now! Help name our newest show, a reality series featuring many of your favorite WWE Legends, all forced to live under one roof. See what happens when the most colorful and combustive personalities in WWE history shack up, break bread, and bruise egos.
What would you name this new WWE Network show?
1. WWE House of Fame
2. WWE Old Timer Acres
3. WWE Retired and Rowdy Roommates
4. WWE Old School Yard
5. WWE Legends House
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Hogan Lobbied To Have Roode Lose; Issues with AJ Styles
PWInsider is reporting that Bobby Roode was scheduled to win the world title from Kurt Angle.
Hogan lobbied to have Angle go over Roode because he felt that Roode wasn't ready for a run with the title as he doesn't feel the time is right for Roode to be the top guy.
In addition to Hogan's opinions on Roode, there was a lot of a banter as reported on Twitter between Hogan and AJ Styles. According to reports, there was a lot of resentment towards Hogan from the long time company employees as Hogan criticized Styles on Twitter after Styles missed Saturdays fan interaction event due to a death in his family.
Heath Slater Suspended
In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Heath Miller (Heath Slater®) for 30 days effective immediately for his first violation of the company’s policy.
CMLL Reps at SmackDown; Tryouts Held
Super Luchas reports that representatives from Mexico’s CMLL promotion were in attendance for the SmackDown tapings in Mexico City. It’s also being reported that WWE held a tryout this weekend with several talents from CMLL.
First Inductee of the 2012 WWE Hall Of Fame Class Revealed
The official WWE twitter account posted the following:
RT @wweinsider: BREAKING NEWS: Triple H announces Lucha Legend Mil Mascaras will be part of the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2012.
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, 2011
Mask vs. Mask: Sin Caras Duel on SmackDown in Mexico City
Both Sin Cara Azul and Sin Cara Negro will put their identity on the line in a Mask vs. Mask Match on Friday Night SmackDown, emanating from the Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City.
Ever since September, when it was revealed that two Sin Caras were competing in WWE, tensions have escalated, including multiple physical confrontations.
Sin Cara Azul earned bragging rights over his twin, defeating Sin Cara Negro in their match at WWE Hell in a Cell, but the match was so closely contested that the question as to who the superior Superstar is still remains unanswered.
After Hell in a Cell, the darker luchador has repeatedly attacked his blue counterpart, leading to this Mask vs. Mask match-up in the Mexican capital.
source: wwe.com
Jim Ross Returns to Raw in Mexico City, Competes in Tag Team Match
Jim Ross is back! After unceremoniously firing Good Ol’ J.R. last week in his home state of Oklahoma, John Laurinaitis appeared to have had a change of heart.
After an overwhelmingly negative response from the WWE Universe on his Twitter account (@WWERawGM), the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Interim General Manager of Raw invited Ross to Mexico during WWE’s tour of the country.
At a taping of the Raw SuperShow in Mexico City on Saturday, Laurinaitis invited Ross to once again be a part of Raw.
But instead of saddling up at the announce desk, J.R. was put in a tag team match. The WWE Hall of Famer teamed with John Cena to take on WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio and his partner – and Ross nemesis – Michael Cole.
source: wwe.com
USA Network Will Air The WWE Tribute To The Troops Special On...
Tuesday, December 13th at 9:00pm EST.
This Day in Wrestling History
NWA Mid-Atlantic - Greensboro, North Carolina - Three title changes took place on this card. Tim Woods defeated Angelo Mosca to win the Television Title (ending Mosca's second reign), Ric Flair defeated Wahoo McDaniel for the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title (ending McDaniel's third reign and beginning Flair's third), and Paul Jones defeated Blackjack Mulligan to begin his second reign as United States Champion.
October 16, 1976
The Monday Night Wars continued, with WWF Monday Night Raw on USA Network earning a 2.6 rating, while WCW Monday Nitro on TNT did a 2.2.
October 16, 1995
Wrestling legend Stu Hart passes away at the age of 88. Stu was the patriarch of the Hart wrestling family.
October 16, 2003
Shane Mcmahon announces that he will be resigning from WWE effective January 1, 2010.
October 16, 2009
October 15, 2011
Largest Battle Royal in WWE History
Randy Orton won the 41-Man No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal, last eliminating The Miz. Battle Royal elimination order is as follows:
1. Cody Rhodes, 2. Johnny Curtis, 3. JTG, 4. Michael McGillicutty, 5. Derrick Bateman, 6. Yoshi Tatsu, 7. Titus O’Neil, 8. Matt Striker, 9. William Regal, 10. Percy Watson, 11. John Morrison, 12. Dolph Ziggler, 13. Trent Barreta, 14. Jey Uso, 15. Ted DiBiase, 16. Tyson Kidd, 17. Daniel Bryan, 18. Tyler Reks, 19. Curt Hawkins, 20. Drew McIntrye, 21. Justin Gabriel, 22. Mason Ryan, 23. Primo, 24. Santino Marella, 25. Alex Riley, 26. Kofi Kingston, 27. Zack Ryder, 28. David Otunga, 29. Jimmy Uso, 30. Ezekiel Jackson, 31. Heath Slater, 32. Sin Cara (Negro), 33. Christian, 34. R-Truth , 35. CM Punk, 36. Sheamus, 37. Wade Barrett, 38. Jack Swagger, 39. Jinder Mahal, 40. The Miz.
SmackDown Milestone Moments
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Mae Young defeats Cora Combs to become the first NWA Florida Women's Champion in Tampa, Florida.
October 15, 1951
Bobo Brazil defeats Tim Anderson in Tampa, Florida, reportedly the first professional wrestling match to take place in Tampa involving black wrestlers.
October 15, 1963
October 14, 2011
Photo: Stephanie McMahon at the National Press Club Discussing WWE Global be a STAR Day
TNA to Launch New International Brand
TNA hired Dave Lagana not to work on the existing Impact Wrestling series, but to take part in a brand new project the company will be launching later this year in India. The new project will be a weekly series for the Indian market that will not be utilizing the TNA brand name, PWInsider.com has exclusively learned.
Sources indicate that the project, which has been spearheaded by Jeff Jarrett, will be taping for a week in December with an additional week of tapings also scheduled for January 2012.
The project will be a completely separate entity from TNA - both in terms of the creative team and the roster of talents. Joining Lagana and Jarrett on the creative end of things will be Dutch Mantel.
Former TNA referee Rudy Charles has also been very involved in the development of the project's roster. The word we are getting is that they have cultivated a potential roster of former WWE/TNA/WCW/ECW types as well as independent talents that have not had major television exposure. I do not know if any talents have been signed as of this writing.
Sonjay Dutt, who was in India last week with BG James to scout talent, will also be a major part of the project. The project had well over 100 potential Indian talents try out and of those, ten were selected and will be brought to the United States to train as pro wrestlers and be part of the new series. Obviously, James will not be involved as he has taken a position as a WWE Producer on a probationary basis.
The new series will air in India on The Colors Network (known here in the United States as Aapka Colors in the U.S), a Viacom-owned network that launched in 2008. Endemol, a major international television production and distribution company, is also involved with the project.
One would think the series would find its way to the United States and other markets as well in some fashion, but nothing is confirmed in that regard. Colors is, however, carried on a number of satellite systems, including the Dish Network.
Dave Lagana Joins TNA As Director Of Creative Writing
Either TNA has taken some smart pills, or they unknowningly stumbled upon a gold mine in the creative staff. Dave Lagana, former member of the WWE Creative team, and owner of the site IWantWrestling.com, has joined TNA as the Director of Creative Writing. This is the second signing that TNA has recently done, the first one being the acquisition of former WWE writer Bruce Prichard.
Lagana will leave his current standing in Ring of Honor Wrestling in order to undertake his new endeavor. The following is from his blog, explaining his new job.
I leave Ring of Honor Wrestling to tackle new challenges. I’ve accepted a position as Director of Creative Writing with TNA Wrestling. My duties will be to focus solely on the development of new wrestling shows beyond the Impact Wrestling show. I’m excited to see what the future holds and thank everyone for the support over not only the last nine months of this site but through my entire career...More?
Hulk Hogan Comments on Robert Roode, Jeff Hardy, & More
“Nah, he’s (Robert Roode)not ready. He’s not the next guy. Ya’ know, they might think he is. Dixie Carter might think he is. The whole world might think he is. He’s not the next guy. If I had to bet money on anybody and really be serious about betting money on anybody, I’d say Jeff Hardy is the next guy if he keeps his act together. Um, that’s what you gotta to have, man. This is much more than being a wrestler, this is crossing barriers, medias, ya’ know media barriers, and, and entertainment barriers of all kind. Getting your character down verbally has 90% to do with getting over. I just have a very strong feeling Kurt Angle’s going to clean his clock performance wise, and carry the match, and basically remains the champion. He’s training for the Olympics. He’s had some up and down moments, and I think this is not gonna be a down moment for Kurt Angle, so I’m betting that farm on him."...More?
What would you name WWE’s first reality show, featuring our Divas?
WWE Network promises to deliver the most interactive TV experience ever. We’re asking you to help us name our Divas Reality Show. A reality show that welcomes you aboard the private Divas tour bus as it travels from venue to venue. Cameras will roll 24/7, capturing the unscripted bonds, battles, and behind-the-scenes drama that only our WWE Divas can deliver when their public and private lives merge on the open road.
What would you name WWE’s first reality show, featuring our Divas?
1. WWE Divas Hot Wheels
2. WWE Divas Road Trip
3. WWE Divas Heels on Wheels
4. WWE Divas Joy Ride
5. WWE Diva Detour
You can vote by clicking here.
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch defeats Fred Beell in St. Joseph, Missouri
October 14, 1911
Lou Thesz defeats Buddy Austin in Los Angeles, California to win the WWA World Heavyweight Title
October 14, 1966
The Assassin defeats Jose Lothario in Shreveport, Louisiana to win the Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Title, ending Lothario's second reign as champion.
October 14, 1978
Shawn Michaels is beaten up outside Club 37 in Syracuse, New York.
October 14, 2002
Captain Lou Albano passes away
October 14, 2009
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
