December 31, 2010
SmackDown Results: Perfect End to 2010
At WWE TLC, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler managed to escape with his title in his grasp. In a Triple Threat rematch with Kofi Kingston and Jack Swagger, Ziggler found a way to win again on the final SmackDown of 2010. After Kingston blasted Swagger with Trouble in Paradise, the champion quickly rolled up Kofi for the pinfall. Moments before, Kingston was poised to claim the title after dropping Swagger with a DDT. However, Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero prevented the pinfall by pulling Swagger’s leg to the ropes to stop the ref’s count. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Nick Gage Surrenders to Police
Independent wrestler Nicholas Wilson (a/k/a Nick Gage) surrendered to police Friday after being sought in connection with the Dec. 22 robbery of the PNC Bank branch in Collingswood, New Jersey.
Wilson, 30, was committed to the Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden, on a robbery charge, Camden county Prosecutor Warren Faulk said. He is being held in lieu of $150,000 cash bail.
source: lordsofpain.com
Police Seeking Indy Wrestler Nick Gage for Allegedly Robbing a Bank, CZW Issues Statement
Nick Gage (Nicholas Wilson), an independent wrestler who wrestles for the CZW promotion in Philadelphia, is being sought by police in New Jersey for allegedly robbing a bank last week.
The charge against Gage reads that he stole $3,000 from a PNC Bank branch in Collingswood, N.J. on Wednesday afternoon, December 22 after threatening to shoot a bank teller if she did not hand over the money.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that officials in Camden County are trying to track down Gage on the alleged crime. An official statement from the police on the alleged crime can be read on philly.com.
CZW issued a statement today saying they have "no direct knowledge of any alleged wrongdoings by Nick Gage." CZW added: "We firmly discourage any fans from emulating any of the actions alleged. We also hope that if these accusations are true that Nick will turn himself over to authorities."
source: pwtorch.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Ed "Strangler" Lewis defeats Taro Miyake for the "juijitsu championship of the world" in Chicago, Illinois.
December 31, 1923
Frank Goodish (Bruiser Brody) defeats Rocky Johnson for the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title in Tampa, Florida.
December 31, 1975
Kevin, Kerry and Mike Von Erich win their third World Class Six-Man Tag Team Title, by defeating Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez and Jake Roberts in Fort Worth, Texas.
December 31, 1984
The 449th edition of "RAW is WAR", a Best of 2001 special edition, aired on USA. The show got a 2.4 rating, the lowest of the year. Although this rating is typical of a highlight show, it was the lowest for "RAW" since October 27, 1997.
December 31, 1997
December 30, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Demolishing Returns
The integrity of the WWE ring was tested tonight when two of SmackDown’s most powerful Superstars clashed in an extremely hard-hitting main event. Smashing into each other like two elephants fighting for dominance, Chris Masters and Tyler Reks weren’t interested in pulling off fancy technical maneuvers in this bout. Instead, they battered one another until one man was unable to continue. Tonight, it was the ominous Reks who weathered the offensive storm and stood supreme. Known as the “Demolition Man” for good reason, the big man managed to overpower Masters and nail his feared “Burning Hammer” to claim the hard-fought win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Bischoff Says TNA Will Never Beat WWE And the Similar Comments He Made In 2009
His reaction to Jim Ross' recent comments regarding TNA being able to compete with the WWE in 2011 and that TNA will "never" overtake the WWE in the marketplace:
"I agree 100 percent. WWE has been around for a long, long time. They've been well-entrenched and well-established in cable television for the last 20 years. It's a television juggernaut. TNA comparatively is a Kool-Aid stand compared to Coca-Cola in terms of its resources and infrastructure. The idea of TNA ever being able to compete with the WWE, although I've been out there, and I've been promoting it as such: I believe in a lot of ways we do compete.
"There are a lot of things about TNA that are better than the WWE on an individual basis. But you can't compare TNA as a company to WWE as a company. I don't think anybody within TNA realistically felt we were going to compete on a business level with the WWE."
Bischoff made similar comments in a February 2009 interview with The Sun:
What would be your advice to them (TNA) if they want to become a true challenger to the WWE like WCW was?
The people that are involved in the creative process and vision for TNA are people that couldn’t get a job in WWE or shouldn’t have had a job in WCW.
There’s no vision for that company. They are people who have never been to the dance. They’ve never been a part, really, of any of the decision-making processes that led to the success of the industry.
Some of them happen to have been working there while other people did it, but have never really done it for themselves. They just don’t have the feel for it. So that’s the reason we(Bischoff & Hulk Hogan) wouldn’t want to be there.
For me to sit down and say “listen guys, this is what you have to do to be successful” would be like telling a three-year-old how to fly an aeroplane. You can try all you want, they’re never going to get it.
partial source: wrestlezone.com & mondaynightmayhem.com
Update on WWE Releasing Kaval
Kaval requested his release from WWE after being frustrated over his position with the company. WWE creative was told to job him out after winning NXT but were then told to build him up for a few weeks for the pay-per-view title match against Dolph Ziggler, which he lost.
Creative was then told to start jobbing Kaval back out again. The story is that after he lost to Drew McIntyre on the December 21st SmackDown, he asked officials if he had any heat and was told no. Kaval then asked if they had any future plans for him and was told they had no plans or ideas for him. He then asked for his release and was granted.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
This Day in Wrestling History
The Masked Marvel goes to a draw with Wladek Zbyszko in the International Tournament at the Manhattan Opera House.
December 30, 1915
1922 - Ed Strangler Lewis challenges boxing champion Jack Dempsey and puts up a reported $10,000 to do so.
December 30, 1922
Steve "Dr. Death" Williams died at the age of 49 after a long bttle with cancer. Williams held numerous wrestling titles in North America and Japan throughout his career. He achieved All-American status as a football player at the University of Oklahoma.
December 30, 2009
December 29, 2010
Rumor Mill - Awesome Kong to WWE?
Awesome Kong has hinted via her official Twitter page that she has signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. The signing has not been officially confirmed as of yet, but numerous WWE sources are being quoted as saying that Kong's signing is in fact a done deal.
In the latest update to this story, WrestlingNewsSource.com has learned that Kong was actually brought to WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut about a month ago to meet with officials about possibly joining the company's roster, so it appears as though the two parties have been in talks for some time now.
WWE Issues Official Statement on John Cena's Injury
The following was issued on WWE.com:
"Last night in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., John Cena suffered a hip injury. His return to action will be evaluated on a day to day basis."
WWE Announces Closing of WWE Universe Website
We’ve had a great run WWE Universe ... but all good things must come to an end.
I’m writing to you all today to let you all know that WWEUniverse.com will be closing its doors this Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011.
While the site is going away, some of the site’s most popular features will live on:
* The popular Monday Night Raw and pay-per-view Live Chats, hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel, will move to a new location on WWE.com’s main site (WWE.com/social/livechat).
* Finkel’s weekly blogs, as well as The Ross Report from Hall of Famer Jim Ross, will move to their Facebook pages.
* Our make-your-own-highlight-reel video creation factory known as “Smash-Ups” will be added to WWE.com in the near future.
While the site is going away, the WWE Universe will continue to live online. Please consider joining us on our popular outposts on the following social networks:
* Twitter: twitter.com/WWE
* Facebook: Facebook.com/WWE
* YouTube: YouTube.com/WWE
Our WWE Universe Twitter account, @WWEUniverse, will continue to provide answers to your fan questions, re-tweeting the best comments from our followers, Superstars and Divas, and provide live coverage and pictures from select WWE events.
In parting, I just want to say thank you to all the dedicated long-time members of this site that participated, contributed photos, blog posts, and comments in the Forums.
WWE appreciates your support over the past two years, and I hope you enjoyed your time on the site.
Thank you all for supporting WWEUniverse.com. We’ll see you on Facebook and Twitter.
Sincerely,
Corey Clayton
WWE Online Community Leader
Video: John Cena Injury Speech
WWE star John Cena suffered an apparent leg injury during Tuesday's Raw house show in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Cena was working a cage match against Wade Barrett that was stopped abruptly. Dot Net reader Angelo Ambrosecchia attended the show and filed the following report.
"The cage match with Wade Barrett ended out of nowhere, Cena couldn't even stand up. They had to end the match fast and get the trainers out. Cena had to be helped to the back, apologized to the crowd and said he thinks he will have to miss some time. It looked really bad. You can tell at the end something was wrong when Barrett climbed the cage and basically sat there for about 2-3 minutes waiting for Cena to get up and stop him from getting over the cage, but he couldn't stand on the knee."
source: prowrestling.net
This Day in Wrestling History
The Monday Night Wars continued, WCW Monday Nitro's 4.6 rating defeated WWF Monday Night RAW's 3.6 rating. RAW in Uniondale, New York featured Owen Hart defeating WWF Champion Shawn Michaels by disqualification when Triple H broke one of his crutches over Hart's head while he had Michaels in the sharpshooter. Nitro was just over 200 miles away in Baltimore, Maryland, and featured Ultimo Dragon defeating WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero by submission to win the title for the second time, Booker T winning his first of a record six WCW World Television Titles from Disco Inferno, and a main event of WCW World Champion Sting defeating Hollywood Hulk Hogan.
December 29, 1997
Mick Foley (as Mankind) defeated The Rock for his first WWF(E) Title after Stone Cold Steve Austin returned knocking out The Rock with a steel chair. The show would air on the following Monday, January 4, 1999. That night Tony Schiavone would reveal the result during WCW Monday Nitro, airing live that night, noting that Mankind as champion "ought to put a lot of butts in the seats." Schiavone would later claim Eric Bischoff fed him that line to say. D-Generation X celebrated with Foley after the match.
December 29, 1998
On an edition of ECW on SyFy from East Rutherford, New Jersey, Tommy Dreamer wrestled his last match for WWE's version of ECW, facing Zack Ryder in a match where Dreamer promised to leave ECW if he lost.
December 29, 2010
December 28, 2010
WWE NXT Results: One Week Until Elimination
Week four results:
Dolph Ziggler def. Johnny Curtis
Conor O’Brian def. Derrick Bateman
NXT Rookie Challenge: Johnny Curtis won the Power Punch (two points)
Byron Saxton def. Ted DiBiase (by disqualification)
NXT Rookie Challenge: Johnny Curtis won the Talent Show (one point)
NXT Rookie Records
Brodus Clay: Challenge immunity points: 0, Win/loss record: 1-1
Byron Saxton: Challenge immunity points: 1, Win/loss record: 2-1
Conor O'Brian: Challenge immunity points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-0
Derrick Bateman: Challenge immunity points: 3, Win/loss record: 0-3
Jacob Novak: Challenge immunity points: 1, Win/loss record: 1-1
Johnny Curtis: Challenge immunity points: 5, Win/loss record: 1-2
Rumor Mill - WWE Ending Raw Guest Host Concept
PWInsider.com is reporting that the Raw guest host concept appears to be finished in WWE. The concept lasted over a year and a half, but the guest star section of WWE.com has been removed.
Triple H Interrupts During an Interview with Shawn Michaels
Much like any of WWE’s live broadcasts, the potential exists for something to go wrong or for interruptions during an interview. The latter held true, humorously, during our chat backstage moments before the tribute’s taping. But you don’t argue with Michaels’ best friend and former DX partner Triple H. Mostly because he’s that damn good. And, well, because Triple H can kick my ass. Fortunately, a battle royal didn’t break out, and Michaels continued to graciously accommodate.
As Shawn Michaels described what life has been like since retiring from wrestling, a brief stoppage in the interview occured as Triple H appeared:
Triple H: On my bus is your camou stuff.
Michaels: Yeah?
Triple H: I’ve got a little suitcase of DX stuff. We’re pretty limited. That’s all the DX stuff that exists apparently. I just need to know what one you want to wear so I can put the same one on.
Michaels: Whatever one you want.
Triple H: It doesn’t matter to me. You know where my bus is, right over there?
Michaels: Yeah, I guess so.
Triple H: At some point, just run on in there, change and grab whatever shirt you want, and I’ll just grab the same one.
Michaels: Alright. Nobody’s told me anything.
Triple H: That’s what I figured.
Michaels: Yeah (laughs, looks at interviewer and shrugs). I found out when I got here I was actually doing something (in the ring). Sheesh. And that’s the truth. That’s how it goes. I got a text: “You want some camou?” I’m like, what for? “For the DX stuff.” Am I doing something?
You can read the rest of the article here.
source: shawnmichaelsweb.com
First Match Announced for Pro-Wrestling SUN Debut Show: Mia Yim vs Mia Svensson
Pro-Wrestling SUN is pleased to announce the first two members of the Queens of Promise rookie roster, both scheduled to face each other at our inaugural show March 20, 2011 in Jackson, NJ.
Representing Jersey All Pro Wrestling is 2010 standout Mia Yim. The last year has been a huge one for Yim, who has been on a tear of the East Coast. From great outings at Jersey All Pro and Pro Wrestling Respect to a much buzzed about tryout with TNA Wrestling. In September, Yim was one of four women to be a part of the SHIMMER pre-show, Sparkle, in Berywn, IL. It was during that weekend when bad blood developed between Mia Yim and her SUN opponent.
Mia Svensson, also known as the Scandinavian Sweetheart, is a young upstart from Sweden. Svensson is a student of SUN president Allison Danger and North Carolina promoter “Nitestic” Eddie Brown. Svensson suffered a broken rib at the Sparkle pre-show in Berwyn, IL during singles competition with Mia Yim, an unexpected double stomp put Svensson on the disabled list and sent her right off the deep end. After a war of words across the internet, the unadulterated hatred between the two reached an all time high and Svensson lobbied SUN president Allison Danger to make the match and finally put these two women within the squared circle to settle their differences.
Sunday, March 20th in Jackson, NJ, World-1 and Pro-Wrestling SUN are set to blow the roof!
Mia Yim (JAPW) vs. Mia Svensson (RWC)
Also appearing:
Roxie Cotton (World-1)
Current World-1 Womens Champion Allison Danger (SUN) and more to be announced!
source: diva-dirt.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Sting defeated Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Title at Starrcade in Washington, DC.
December 28, 1997
December 27, 2010
Raw Results: "N"-listing Punk
According to Chinese astrology, 2010 was the Year of the Tiger. However, with The Miz as WWE Champion, The Nexus still a dominant force and CM Punk getting the best of John Cena, perhaps the past 12 months will best be known as the Year of the Rat. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Moore County DA Says Wrestler Jeff Hardy to Plead Guilty to Drug Charges
Jeff Hardy, the professional wrestler from Cameron who was arrested last year on drug charges, plans to plead guilty in court next month, according to the Moore County district attorney.
Moore County deputies raided Hardy's home in September 2009 after Fayetteville police received a tip about drug use in his Cameron home.
When they searched his house at 265 Boys Camp Road, lawmen found about 262 doses of Vicodin prescription painkillers, 180 Soma prescription pills, 55milliliters of anabolic steroids, a residual amount of powder cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The street value of the drugs was estimated at $2,500, the sheriff's department said at the time. He was charged with trafficking in opium, two counts of possession with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling to keep a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He has been free on bail since his arrest.
At a court appearance earlier this month, Hardy's lawyer, James Van Camp, told the judge his client intends to plead guilty at his hearing Jan.20, District Attorney Maureen Krueger said.
Krueger would not comment on whether Hardy would be offered a deal in exchange for his plea, or whether he would be able to avoid jail time...More?
source: fayobserver.com
Big Show and Randy Orton Making Appearance at the DC Auto Show
It has been announced that at the annual Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. in February 2011, WWE Superstars Big Show and Randy Orton will be on hand to sign autographs for fans. Big Show will be at the event on February 2nd, while Orton will attend the event the following day.
Data on Most Popular WWE, TNA & MMA Personalities in 2010
Based on Google search data from 2010 in the United States, here are the 45 most-popular wrestling and mma personalities:
1. John Cena
2. Brock Lesnar
3. Georges St. Pierre
4. Anderson Silva
5. Edge
6. Jeff Hardy
7. Batista
8. Randy Orton
9. Hulk Hogan
10. Triple H
Click here for the rest of the list.
This Day in Wrestling History
Greg Gagne defeats Adrian Adonis in a tournament final to become the first AWA International Television Champion in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the same card, Madusa Miceli defeats Candi Devine to win the AWA World Women's Title, which had been vacant since July 1987 when champion Sherri Martel jumped to the WWF(E).
December 27, 1987
Big Van Vader makes his Japan debut. Vader squashes Antonio Inoki in only 2 minutes in the main event match. The result starts riots in the area.
December 27, 1987
Alex Wright defeated Jean Paul Levesque (Triple H) with a rollup at Starrcade.
December 27, 1994
Starrcade was held in Washington, DC at the MCI Center, and saw the end of Bill Goldberg's huge storyline winning streak of 170+ matches.
December 27, 1998
December 26, 2010
CM Punk on Time with the Raw Commentary Team
The "Geek to Me" section of ChicagoNow.com is featuring an interview with WWE star CM Punk talking about his return to the ring this weekend for the company and his time on the Raw commentary team while recovering from an injury.
"It's been awesome, actually its been a lot of fun. I'm gonna miss it. [laughs] I would love to do both but I think I believe there's a thing as overexposure and I think people will get sick of me real quick. I kind of basically looked at it as my retirement plan now. That's definitely something I can do when I'm not wrestling anymore. And believe it or not -- this sounds horrible -- but it was really easy for me. [laughs] I would really love to do both. I'd love to wrestle and do commentary, I think that would be awesome."...More?
source: wrestleview.com
This Day in Wrestling History - Gorgeous George Passes Away
"Gorgeous George" Wagner died of a heart attack at 48
March 24, 1915 - December 26, 1963
Muhammad Ali acknowledged that his own approach to flamboyant self-promotion was influenced by George. A 19-year old Ali met a 46-year old George at a Las Vegas radio station. During George's radio interview, the wrestler's promo caught the attention of the future heavyweight champion. If George lost to Classy Freddie Blassie, George exclaimed, "I'll crawl across the ring and cut my hair off! But that's not gonna happen because I'm the greatest wrestler in the world!" Ali recalled, "I saw 15,000 people comin' to see this man get beat. And his talking did it. I said, 'This is a gooood idea!'" In the locker room afterwards, the seasoned wrestler gave the future legend some invaluable advice: "A lot of people will pay to see someone shut your mouth. So keep on bragging, keep on sassing and always be outrageous." - wikipedia.org
Gorgeous George vs Larry Moquin
This Day in Wrestling History
After 14 years in operation, NWA Hollywood Wrestling, also known through the years as the North American Wrestling Alliance and World Wrestling Association (prior to NWA membership), closes. It had been run by Gene and Mike LeBell. NWA Hollywood Wrestling had a working relationship with both New Japan Pro Wrestling and the Japan Wrestling Association/All Japan Pro Wrestling, during which time the NWA United National Heavyweight Title (now part of the All Japan Triple Crown) was created.
December 26, 1982
Starrcade, nicknamed "True Gritt" is held at the Scope in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the first Starrcade to not be held on Thanksgiving, as WWF had successfully bumped them out of the spot with the Survivor Series. Cable providers would not allow the companies to have head-to-head Pay-per-view events again (like in 1987), so the proven PPV commodity (WWF) won out, forcing the change.
December 26, 1988
December 25, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair wins his first World title. Flair teams with Greg Valentine to beat Gene and Ole Anderson for the NWA World Tag Team Championship
December 25, 1976
Kevin Von Erich defeated Bruiser Brody to win the NWA American Title and Ernie Ladd defeated Ray Candy by forfeit to win his 4th Mid-South North American title
December 25, 1978
Magnum T.A. & Mr. Wrestling II defeated Butch Reed & Jim Neidhart to win the Mid-South Tag Team Title
December 25, 1983
The Rock 'N' Roll Express defeated Ted DiBiase & Hercules Hernandez to win their 3rd Mid-South Tag Team Title
December 25, 1984
UPN airs the first ever WWE Smackdown "Christmas In Iraq/Tribute To The Troops", which was taped at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq on December 20th for an audience of soldiers overseas. The show included Vince McMahon knocking down Santa Claus for not bringing him a gift, only for "Santa" to reveal himself as Steve Austin. Austin then gave McMahon a stunner.
December 25, 2003
December 24, 2010
Rumor Mill - Triple H's In-Ring Future
Many within WWE feel that Triple H won’t go back on a full-time wrestling schedule upon his return to the ring as he’s transitioning into a corporate position with the organization. He’s had more authority at events in recent weeks.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
Documentary on Former WWE Star Giant Bernard
A documentary has been made focusing on Giant Bernard (former WWE star A-Train) called "The Commute" and will start playing at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, CA in March 2011 reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The documentary focuses on Bernard and his family as a guy with a wife and young daughter who has to commute from Arizona to Japan for his pro wrestling job.
Rumor Mill - Inside Word on WWE Releasing Kaval
WrestleZone has spoken to several close friends of Brandon Silvestry (Kaval/Low Ki) today, and the feelings are as polar opposite as anything we've seen.
"I think he's probably devastated," one wrestler who is friends with Kaval told us, "I haven't spoken to him yet, but I'm sure this caught him off guard, and to get fired just two days before Christmas really sucks!'
However, another wrestler who is known to be friends with Kaval/Low Ki had a totally different story. "Ki (as some friends call him) knew this was coming a few days ago. He didn't get fired today. He finished up like a pro the other night (at the Smackdown tapings), and it was kept under wraps until WWE.com reported it today."
A third friend said, "WWE wasn't for him."
source: wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Controversial announcer Mark Madden was fired by WCW
December 24, 2000
December 23, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Season's Beatings
It’s been a bad week to be Lay-Cool. After being smashed through a table by Natalya at WWE TLC, the egocentric Divas were still picking the splinters out of each others backsides when they had to step in the ring to take on Beth Phoenix & Kelly Kelly tonight. But despite feeling the effects of Sunday’s beating, Michelle McCool & Layla still brought the fight to their opponents, targeting Kelly with every vicious maneuver in their diamond-studded playbook. The flawless friends’ dominance came to an end, however, once The Glamazon was tagged in. Knocking Michelle to the outside, Beth nailed Layla with a thundering Glam Slam to pick up her second win over Lay-Cool this week. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Kaval Released
Standard line from wwe.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of WWE SmackDown Superstar Kaval (Brandon Silvestry) as of today, December 23, 2010. We wish Kaval the best in all future endeavors.
December 22, 2010
TNA Considering Filming iMPACT! Outside of Orlando, FL
FW4Online.com reports TNA Wrestling are considering taping iMPACT! outside of Orlando in order to build new fan bases in different markets. The TNA crowd is Orlando is said to be getting burned out however there is concern that taping iMPACT! outside of Orlando will attract a smaller audience that is not in tune with the current product like those in the iMPACT! Zone.
Sean "X-Pac" Waltman To Host New Online Show
The following are some messages compiled from the official Twitter page of former WWE, WCW and TNA star Sean "X-Pac" Waltman:
It will be a call-in show with Skype capability, interviews with the biggest names in wrestling and other celebs. It's not a radio [show], it's a TV webcast. I will be covering everything about wrestling, as well as pop culture and current events. There will be clips with some Tosh.0 style shit. This isn't a video podcast. This will be live in a multi-million dollar studio. Very much like [Howard] Stern's show on E Entertainment Television."
Jerry Lawler Makes Prestigious Television History List
The infamous David Letterman segment that saw WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler slap the late Andy Kaufman during their feud was named the 30th Greatest Moment in Television history in the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter.
The list of the 80 Greatest Moments was compiled as part of the publication's 80th Anniversary.
The segment is described as "Performance art at its finest."
The Lawler vs. Kaufman incident actually placed higher than Elvis Presley's debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, the debut of the first music video, The OJ Simpson chase and the Fall of the Berlin Wall, among other moments in televised history.
source: pwinsider.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Wladek Zbyszko defeats Ed "Strangler" Lewis in a tournament final to stake his unrightful claim as the World Heavyweight Champion in New York City, New York. He would lose to the rightful champion, Earl Caddock on February 8, 1918 in Des Moines, Iowa.
December 22, 1917
Rikidozan becomes the first and only Japanese Heavyweight Champion in Tokyo, Japan, defeating Masahiko Kimura. The title would be abandoned on August 27, 1958 when Rikidozan defeats Lou Thesz for the NWA International Heavyweight Title in Los Angeles, California.
December 22, 1954
Long before Kevin Nash let Hulk Hogan pin him with the push of a finger, WWF did a similar angle during an edition of Raw (show was taped on December 11th). Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, at the start of the show, ordered Shawn Michaels to defend the WWF European Title against DX partner Triple H. During the show, tensions seemed to rise between the two, with Michaels calling Helmsley a loser and saying he could never beat him in a match. When the bout took place at the end of the show, Michaels simply laid down in the ring and let Triple H pin him for the title, showing the argument to all be an act.
December 22, 1997
December 21, 2010
SmackDown Results: In the Giving Mood
Not happy just standing in the corner watching, Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero had no problem joining the fray in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match. But when she meddled too much, Cena shocked the WWE Universe by planting a kiss on her! Next, Cena turned his attention to Ziggler, dropping him with an Attitude Adjustment for the pinfall. With Vickie livid at the loss, Cena was poised to dispatch of her with the same maneuver. However before he could, CM Punk rushed the ring and smashed the Raw Superstar in the gut with a steel chair then blasted him again for good measure. It was the second night in a row that Punk delivered such a dastardly deed. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE NXT Results: A 'Man-tastic' Evening
Week three results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won the Wheelbarrow Race
Jacob Novak def. Johnny Curtis
NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won Hot Seat Trivia
Byron Saxton, Chris Masters & Divas Champion Natalya def. Brodus Clay, Ted DiBiase & Maryse
NXT Rookie Records:
Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-1
Byron Saxton: Challenge points: 1, Win/Loss record: 1-1
Conor O'Brian: Challenge points: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-0
Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 3, Win/Loss record: 0-2
Jacob Novak: Challenge points: 1, Win/Loss record: 1-1
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 2, Win/Loss record: 1-1
TNA vs. New Japan in Tokyo
On January 4, New Japan Pro Wrestling will present the annual "Wrestle Kingdom" event, their biggest show of the year held at the world famous Tokyo Dome.
TNA Wrestling and New Japan are happy to announce that superstars from both organizations will once again face off in battle at the event. The TNA vs. New Japan international bouts have been a part of Wrestle Kingdom since 2008...More?
Raw TV Rating Increases
The December 20th edition of Monday Night Raw scored a 3.3 rating with 5,163,000 viewers making it one of the highest viewing numbers in many weeks. The show did hours of 3.17 and 3.39.
Rumor Mill - Triple H to Have a More Active Role at TV Tapings
Triple H is slated to take on a much more involved role at upcoming WWE TV tapings in the coming weeks reports The Wrestling Observer. Triple H, who now officially has the "Senior Advisor" tag under Vince McMahon, took on this role at TV tapings in the UK recently and the word making the rounds was that the environment was much less stressful with him in charge.
Vance Archer Vows to Return to WWE
On November 19th, Hoyt was released from his WWE contract alongside Luke Gallows, Tiffany, Caylen Croft, Jillian Hall, and Shad Gaspard of Cryme Tyme.
"For me it was a budgetary decision that was what was told to me," explained Hoyt. "I was obviously disappointed and felt WWE was making a mistake.
"They dropped the ball by releasing me; I only regret not pushing the right people harder for more.
"I am looking to hone my craft on the indy scene; [independent shows] can be a lot of fun. It hasn't been that hard to get back into taking bookings because I know a lot of people from my time before WWE and have re-kindled those relationships.
"I am just trying to do as many good and big things as possible [on the indy scene] to keep people thinking about me until I can return to a big time promotion."...More?
source: slam wrestling
December 20, 2010
New Scoring System in the NXT Rookie Challenges
There’s a new twist to the scoring system on WWE NXT in season four. Some of the NXT Rookie Challenges will be worth more immunity points than others. These challenges will be selected randomly, and will surprise not only the NXT Rookies, but the WWE Universe...More?
Brand Extension Update
According to current plans, the brand extension is expected to be put on the back burner from now through WrestleMania. Talent from RAW and SmackDown are expected to appear on both shows this week and it it will be happening a lot more often in the months ahead.
source: impactwrestling.com
WWE Top 25 Matches of 2010
#20 Elimination Chamber with Triple H, John Cena, Sheamus, Ted DiBiase, Kofi Kingston & Randy Orton. Click here for the full list.
This Day in Wrestling History
Bret Hart defeated Bill Goldberg for the WCW World Heavyweight Title and Chris Jericho and Chyna pinned each other to become co-holders of the WWF(E) Intercontinental title
December 20, 1999
December 19, 2010
WWE: TLC PPV Results 2010
Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger (Triple Threat Ladder Match)
Winner: Dolph Ziggler (c)
Divas Champion Natalya & Beth Phoenix vs. Team Lay-Cool (Divas Tag Team Tables Match)
Winners: Natalya & Beth Phoenix
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov vs. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel
Winners: Santino Marella and Vladamir Kozlov by DQ
John Morrison vs. Sheamus (Ladder Match)
Winner: John Morrison
WWE Champion The Miz vs. Randy Orton (Tables Match)
Winner: The Miz (c)
World Heavyweight Champion Kane vs. Edge vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match)
Winner: Edge - New World Heavyweight Champion
John Cena vs. Wade Barrett (Chairs Match)
Winner: John Cena
ROH Final Battle iPPV Results 12/18/10
During an intermission at ROH's Final Battle PPV yesterday, "The World's Greatest Tag Team," Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas, announced that they would be joining ROH full time in 2011 with a goal of becoming the ROH Tag Team Champions. Click here for full results.
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch is buried in Humboldt, Iowa with Iowa Governor W. L. Harding delivering the eulogy.
December 19, 1917
WCW held its 17th-annual "Starrcade" pay-per-view at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. WCW World Heavyweight Champion Bret Hart defeated Goldberg by "submission" in a No Disqualification match to retain the title. Many referees were taken out during the match. Roddy Piper ended up taking over officiating duties, and called for the bell while Goldberg was locked in the Sharpshooter without Goldberg submitting, in Montreal Screwjob fashion. Hart's win ended a four-year losing streak for WCW World Heavyweight Champions at "Starrcade". Bret Hart suffered a severe concussion during the match, due to a mule kick by Goldberg. Unaware of the severity of the injury, Hart continued to wrestle, but was soon diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. The injury would prove to be career-ending, as Hart retired from wrestling soon after.
Madusa defeats Evan Karagias to win the Cruiserweight Championship at Starrcade. This was the first time a woman was crowned with this title.
December 19, 1999
December 18, 2010
WWE's Jerry McDevitt Sends Strong Letter to Irv Muchnick, Puts Him on Notice
WWE's Jerry McDevitt send a strongly worded email to Irv Muchnick due to statements he made about a recent Pittsburgh City Paper article where he was critical of the WWE Wellness Policy. Muchnick posted the letter on his website at this link.
It seemed pretty clear that McDevitt was relaying information to Muchnick as a way of possibly seeking legal recourse down the line should Muchnick make statements that McDevitt could say he now knows are incorrect where WWE is concerned. Given that Muchnick has been extremely negative towards WWE in many things he has written, it certainly seemed like groundwork was being laid here.
You can read Muchnick's response by clicking here.
source: pwinsider.com
Eric Bischoff Blasts Fan Over Facebook Message
Eric Bischoff took issue yesterday to something was posted on his Facebook page where a fan said that if he were in any other business and had not delivered for them the way that he hasn't delivered for TNA, he would have been fired by now. Bischoff actually called the audio blog that the poster does and took him to task for what the blogger posted. It was an interesting exchange that featured Bischoff harping on every incorrect statement that the poster made, as well as repeatedly asking him if he knew confidential company numbers...More?
source: pwinsider.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
December 18, 1964
Toru Tanaka defeats Fritz Von Erich in Houston, Texas to win the NWA American Heavyweight Title (later to become the World Class World Heavyweight Title), ending Fritz' eighth reign as champion.
December 18, 1970
Happy Birthday to Rob Van Dam
December 18, 1971
Happy Birthday to Trish Stratus
December 18, 1975
Giant Baba won All Japan Pro Wrestling's 20-man Open Championship tournament in Tokyo with 11 points, beating out second place finishers Abdullah The Butcher and Dory Funk Jr. by one point.
December 18, 1975
Ricky Steamboat defeats Ric Flair in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to win the United States Title for a second time. This also marked the end of Flair's second reign with the belt.
December 18, 1978
Blue Panther defeats Satanico in a tournament final to become the first CMLL World Middleweight Title in Acapulco, Mexico. Panther would vacate the title six months later when he jumped to the rival AAA promotion.
December 18, 1991
partial source: pwinsider.com
December 17, 2010
SmackDown Results: Four For All
Just when it looked like Edge and Rey Mysterio were about to win their tag team main event with a 619-Spear combination, they were interrupted by the explosive entrance of the irate World Heavyweight Champion Kane. As the mayhem unfolded, the entire SmackDown locker room sprinted to the ring to try and separate “The Devil’s Favorite Demon” from The Rated-R Superstar. When The Big Red Monster broke free and tried to reengage his maniacal adversary, Edge Speared him to the canvas. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Shawn Michaels Reveals His Future With WWE
Former WWE star Shawn Michaels has made a big announcement concerning his future with WWE. In a video posted on YouTube today, which can be seen below, Michaels reveals that he has signed a new long term deal with WWE that will see him work with the company in a backstage capacity. HBK wants to help the company move forward, and noted he will not be wrestling or appearing on camera.
Update on R-Truth
WWE Superstar R-Truth is currently suffering with walking pneumonia which caused him to break out into convulsions last week reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The RAW Superstar was rushed to hospital and was told quick acting colleagues may have saved his life after it was reveled oxygen was not reaching his brain, had he been on his own things might have been very different. It is being reported that Truth has been suffering from travel fatigue of late.
R-Truth posted a message on his Twitter account acknowledging online reports that he was recently hospitalized:
"Wanna say Thank you to EVERYONE who sent prayers and get wells to me! That's what's up!!! 1luv"
He missed Monday's RAW after participating in the Tribute to the Troops taping two days earlier.
sources: impactwrestling.com & wrestlingnewssource.com
This Day in Wrestling History
The WWF(E) ran at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, with a card airing live on the MSG Network in the New York area, but also in Japan, as this card was almost immediately following the Antonio Inoki-Bob Backlund WWF(E) title controversy in Japan, as well as featuring many Japanese stars. This card also featured the Madison Square Garden debut of Hulk Hogan.
December 17, 1979
The 18th, and final, Starrcade event was held in Washington, DC at the MCI Center. Three months later, WCW would be purchased by the WWF(E), and thus ending the eighteen year streak of Starrcade events, going back to the days of Jim Crockett Promotions.
December 17, 2000
December 16, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Something Sinister
For a Superstar as rotten as the sinister Drew McIntyre, it isn’t enough to just defeat an opponent — the mad Scotsman likes to punish. This was the former Intercontinental Champion’s intent going into tonight’s showdown with the exciting Yoshi Tatsu, but the Scottish Superstar had a more difficult time controlling his lighting quick opponent than he expected. Resilient and agile, Tatsu kept a quick pace that had McIntyre spinning in circles, but the “Chosen One” eventually connected with a devastating Future Shock DDT to stop The Cardiac Kid. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Todd Grisham Removed From WWE SmackDown
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE Smackdown announcer Todd Grisham has been removed from the Smackdown announce team and has been replaced by Josh Matthews. Furthermore, it was suggested that Grisham should try and apply for a full-time position with the Fox Soccer Channel, which is what he does part-time. Grisham had not been on Vince McMahon's good side in the last few months, which is why Michael Cole was added to the Smackdown team.
How WWE Arranged for "Angry Miz Girl" on Raw
In a media conference call, new WWE champion The Miz detailed the behind-the-scenes happenings that led to "Angry Miz Girl," Caylee, appearing on Monday's Slammy Awards edition of Raw.
"I guess the dad (of Caylee) actually called, because the next week, in my address, I talked about the fan reaction being one of shock and anger and I showed her picture again," Miz said. "So her dad called up and said that she was more than willing to come back if we ever needed her. So, of course, being WWE like we are, we totally leapt at he opportunity and took the reins."
source: pwtorch.com
USA Delivers Best Week of 2010
Last week’s MONDAY NIGHT RAW delivered more P18-34 (1.14 million) than any episode of the franchise has since 4/26/10. In the 10pm hour, RAW was the top entertainment option for P18-34, M18-34 and M18-49...More?
source: tvbythenumbers
Matt Hardy Comments on Leaving the WWE, Creative and More
From an interview with Monday Night Mayhem:
Why he felt he needed to break ties with the WWE, his transition over the past two months, & where he feels he's at mentally/physically/emotionally right now:
"It's been nice for me, because I needed to get away. One, my body was just so beat up and so abused. One thing with Jeff was that he took some time off during his run with WWE. I never did. The only time I was out was when I was injured, and during that time, I was doing intense rehab, so I had twelve and a half years straight that I worked everyday. I missed one day during that whole while, and that was when my girlfriend at the time was having neck surgery. Besides that, I never missed a show. I never asked off for a day. I worked hurt, I worked through injuries, and it just came to a point that I felt like between where I was at being utilized on TV, and the injuries catching up with me, and me not being in the top condition I needed to be at that I needed to take time off or get away. I started talking about possibly getting some time off or getting a release, and I eventually did what I had to do to get a break. I'm happy about it, I'm been happier & healthier physically, mentally, & emotionally than I've been in a long, long time. I've really enjoyed just having my own schedule. It's been a blast. I've just been loving life. The last couple of months have been two of the greatest months of my life."...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch dies of uremic poisoning at the age of 39 at his home in Humboldt, Iowa.
December 16, 1917
Scott Steiner makes his return to RAW for the first time in 8 years and challenges Triple H for the World title.
December 16, 2002
December 15, 2010
Martha Hart vs. WWE Lawsuit Update
World Wrestling Entertainment and representatives for Martha Hart and the Owen Hart Foundation met on 12/3 to attempt to negotiate a settlement in the lawsuit Hart brought against the company but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement.
Hart's lawsuit claims the company violated their original 2000 Settlement Agreement in the wake of Owen Hart's death, that WWE violated the family's privacy with the release of Owen Hart matches and the "Hart & Soul" DVD documentary, that WWE intimates the Owen Hart Foundation endorses their company with the release of Hart's matches and that the rights to Owen's footage reverted back to his estate upon his death.
WWE responded with well over 100 pages of documents to dispute Hart's allegations.
source: pwinsider.com
WWE Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed By Former Employee
World Wrestling Entertainment settled a lawsuit brought against the company by former WWE Global Licensing Coordinator Fara D'Angelo yesterday, according to court records.
The presiding Judge ordered the case to be dismissed with the possibility it can be reopened by 1/13/11 if either side fails to keep their side of the settlement agreement.
In October 2008, D'Angelo, who worked for WWE from April 2004 through May 2006, filed a suit against the company, alleging that she was sexually harassed by then-Senior Director of International Consumer Products Alex Romer.
D'Angelo claimed that Romer pursued an intimate relationship with her almost immediately after she started working at WWE even though Romer was married, claiming that he would do so in person, via text messages, late night phone calls, etc.
In her lawsuit, D'Angelo alleged that another employee who witnessed the harassment told her to "switch jobs" and that when she took her complaint to WWE's Senior Director of Quality Assurance, Mike Archer, Archer also encouraged her to look for a new job.
D'Angelo claimed in her suit that she felt as if her job would be put in jeopardy if she continued to shed light on the harassment, so she resigned her position after informing WWE of the harassment and filed the lawsuit.
According to court documents filed during the course of the case, WWE offered D'Angelo a promotion and raise if she would stay with the company after she filed her harassment charges with the company's Human Resources department, rather than leave to start a new position with another company.
The settlement follows a 10/14 ruling by the Judge denying WWE's attempts to have the case thrown out, ruling that a jury could conceivably side with D'Angelo's claims based on the evidence presented to the court by both sides and that the case needed to go forward to trial.
Romer is no longer with World Wrestling Entertainment.
source: pwinsider.com
Interview with "Miz Girl"
That young girl’s expression of anger caught by the WWE cameras spread virally on the Internet, and the girl became known as “The Miz Girl.” The new WWE Champion even showed her picture on Raw the following week as part of his championship celebration.
At the 2010 Slammy Awards, the girl, named Cayley, won the Slammy for WWE Universe Fan Reaction of the Year. WWE.com’s Joey Styles interviewed Cayley moments after winning the award – and having it stolen away by The Miz. Click here.
source: wwe facebook page
Triple H Makes Surprise Appearance At Mississippi WWE House Show
Triple H made a surprise appearance at the Raw house show from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi during a segment with Wade Barrett and Juan Cena. Hunter was quickly banished from ringside before the triple-threat main event featuring The Miz defending the WWE Championship against Barrett and Cena. After the match, Barrett revealed Juan as John Cena and WWE cameras were filming.
source: wrestlingnewsworld.com
This Day in Wrestling History
The most important figure in the history of professional wrestling in Japan, Rikidozan, dies of complications from a stab wound suffered on December 8th at the age of 38. Rikidozan, who debuted in 1951, helped to popularize professional wrestling in post-WWII Japan, and would train Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba, who would become two of the most influential and powerful individuals in Japanese wrestling. While it was thought that Rikidozan, whose Japanese name was Mitsuhiro Momota, was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in truth he was Korean. Because Koreans were heavily discriminated against in Japan, his real background was kept secret, not being revealed until long after his death. Rikidozan's final match was on December 7th, teaming with Great Togo & Michiaki Yoshimura to battle The Destroyer, Buddy Austin & Illio DiPaolo to a draw. Stories of what happened the night Rikidozan was stabbed are cloudy, with legend and fact often getting mixed up. He was stabbed in a nightclub and allegedly it was by a member of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. However, stories have circulated for years that he beat up his attacker and partied into the night before going to the hospital, which is why the wound got infected and ended up killing him. Obviously, there are many that doubt that account of the stabbing.
December 15, 1963
Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk wrestled a legendary match against Abdullah The Butcher and The Sheik in Japan. The match turned the Funks fan favourites in Japan because of the extreme violence.
December 15, 1977
A tribute show to Stu Hart was held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the Calgary Corral, the site of many Stampede Wrestling shows.
December 15, 1995
Triple H defeated Shawn Michaels in a two-out-of-three falls match in 38:30 to capture the Raw World Title.
December 15, 2002
partial source: pwinsider.com
December 14, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Steps in the Right Direction
Week two results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Byron Saxton won Karaoke
Brodus Clay & Ted DiBiase def. Chris Masters & Byron Saxton
NXT Rookie Challenge: Johnny Curtis won The Obstacle Course
Alberto Del Rio def. Derrick Bateman
NXT Rookie Records:
Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-0
Byron Saxton: Challenge points: 1, Win/Loss record: 0-1
Conor O'Brian: Challenge points: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-0
Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 0, Win/Loss record: 0-2
Jacob Novak: Challenge points: 1, Win/Loss record: 0-1
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 2, Win/Loss record: 1-0
HBK Hinting at Working with WWE Again
Shawn Michaels posted the following on his facebook page:
It was gr8 seeing the WWE gang @ Tribute show. Got some business done too. Seems there may be a future w/the WWE & yours truly:-)
Triple H on the Cover of Inside Wrestling/The Wrestler Magazine
THE H-FACTOR: HOW THIS MAN CAN SHIFT THE BALANCE OF POWER IN WWE
Triple H is in a position to influence just about every nuance of WWE. How and where he decides to wield his power upon his return is keeping everybody on their toes.
Look for the Volume 38, 2011 issue of The Wrestler/Inside Wrestling, on sale February 1, 2011.
Fallen Angel Raises Bar in Ring of Honor
The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels ended last year in main events for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. That changed in the weeks that followed when TNA ventured into a new creative direction.
In March, the veteran was released from his TNA contract. Daniels saw this as an opportunity to return to his old stomping grounds in the Philadelphia-based Ring of Honor.
"These are things that happen, and you kind of got to roll with the punches. When I got the call in March that they weren't going to use me anymore. Again, I was disappointed. I thought it was a bad decision on their part, but it was a decision that they made. You try to roll with the punches and land on your feet."
"I was fortunate to have a good relationship with Jim Cornette and with Adam Pearce, who was at Ring of Honor at the time and with [ROH owner] Cary Silkin. That was literally the first phone call I made was to get in touch with them and see if there was a position for me or to see if there was any interest in me rejoining Ring of Honor. Luckily, the answer was yes."...More?
source:
This Day in Wrestling History
Triple H defeated Bill Goldberg for the WWE Raw World Heavyweight Championship
December 14, 2003
December 13, 2010
Raw Results and Slammy Award Winners
Watching Shawn Michaels accept the Slammy Award for WWE Moment of the Year – even via satellite – many realized just how much they miss The Showstopper. Michaels won the accolade for his final match, but a lot of the WWE Universe is still holding out hope that it won’t be his last. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Changes Slammy Nominees
Many of the nominees for the Slammy Awards tonight have been changed. Most noticeably, the Bret Hart/Shawn Michaels handshake has been removed from the "WWE Moment of the Year" category and the Triple H/Sheamus moment has been added. That moment was previosly listedin teh Decspicable Me category:
WWE Moment of the Year
* Sheamus attacks Triple H from behind with a lead pipe
* Edge Spears Chris Jericho through the barricade
* The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in Michaels’ final match
* John Cena counts 1-2-3 as Orton defeats Barrett and Cena is fired from WWE
2010 Slammy Awards Categories & Nominees
New DX DVD in the Works
Shawn Michaels has confirmed a new DX DVD set for 2011. Michaels noted on Twitter yesterday that he was doing some taping and that he and Triple H were "playing with tanks and artillery for a DX DVD to come out next year."
Rumor Mill - TNA World Champion Jeff Hardy Allowed to Wrestle Impaired, Drug Use An "Open Secret" Backstage
Bill Behrens who coordinates independent bookings for several TNA stars including Shannon Moore recently noted on his podcast that TNA Wrestling has allowed Jeff Hardy to wrestle impaired on television in the past and it is an "open secret" that the World Champion is still using drugs. This information comes a week after Hardy was described as 'unfit to perform' going into the Final Resolution pay-per-view. TNA managements reportedly held crisis talks 20 minutes prior to the PPV going on air which would have had Hardy stripped of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, however the decision was made to allow him to wrestle and defeat Matt Morgan to retain the title.
Behrens discussed Hardy's chairshot to the back of Ken Anderson's head in October which left him with a severe concussion and wound. He said that Anderson is in a great position to sue the organization since he could claim Hardy was unfit to compete when he issued the negligent chairshot. TNA has since hastily banned unprotected chair shots to the head.
source: wrestlingnewssource.com
WWE Diva Wins FCW Queen Award
PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE Diva Rosa Mendes defeated former NXT 3 rookie Diva AJ on this past Sunday's edition of FCW Wrestling to become the new "Queen of FCW." In an interesting note, Rosa Mendes has not won a singles match on WWE TV since debuting on the main roster two years ago.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ed "Strangler" Lewis wins the world heavyweight title from Joe Stecher in New York City. Lewis is managed by Billy Sandow. According to Lou Thesz in his biography, Hooker, this was a legitimate contest and was likely the last major world title shooting match in history, though wrestling historians now dispute the claim. Whether a legitimate contest or not, an era of wrestling came to an end and a new one dawned.
December 13, 1920
Jerry Lawler defeated Kerry Von Erich for the USWA Unified Heavyweight title
December 13, 1988
Alundra Blaze defeated Heidi Lee Morgan in a tournament final for the WWF(E) Women's title
December 13, 1993
Scott Hall & Kevin Nash defeated Goldberg & Bret Hart for the WCW Tag Team title
December 13, 1999
Scott Hall arrested for allegedly kicking the door of a taxi in Florida
December 13, 2000
December 12, 2010
