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March 31, 2011
Photo: Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at the Georgia State Legislature WrestleMania Proclamation
Triple H stepped out of the ring and into the Georgia State Capitol building for a special WrestleMania Proclamation on Wednesday.
WWE Superstars Results: Bad Magic
The Divas may be beautiful, but sometimes their matches can get pretty ugly. That was definitely the case in tonight’s “WWE Superstars” main event as the stunning squad of Eve, Natalya and Gail tried to stop the nasty tactics of Melina and her vicious Bella buddies. The talented trio nearly won out, but that was before Nikki and Brie pulled their classic “Twin Magic” switcheroo. With the Divas Champion distracted, the sisters switched places, allowing Nikki to nail Eve with a Bella Buster for the victory. Or maybe it was Brie? Full results.
Rumor Mill - Triple H and the WWE HOF
Triple H pushes for the WWE Hall of Fame to be legit and there's a feeling that inductions will be more legit when he takes over more control of the company.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
This Day in Wrestling History - The First WrestleMania
WrestleMania 1 takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event features Hulk Hogan and Mr. T defeating Paul Orndorff and Rowdy Roddy Piper. Muhammad Ali acted as the special guest referee.
March 31, 1985
March 30, 2011
WWE Returns to Portugal on November 13 - WWE Retorna a Portugal Novembro em 13
WWE returns to the Atlantic Pavilion in Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday, November 13th, 2011 at 6 PM. Go to http://wherewrestlinghappens.tk or http://prowrestlingevents.webs.com for info about upcoming wrestling shows worldwide.
WWE retorna ao pavilhão atlântico em Lisboa, Portugal em domingo, novembro 1ó, 2011 em 6 PM.
Photos: Triple H & Stephanie at the WMXXVII Press Conference
Stephanie McMahon welcomed everyone to the conference. The fans started chanting “Hogan sucks” and she remarked that Hulk “wouldn’t be part of this year’s Wrestlemania, that’s for sure.”
Stephanie introduced Triple H, who kissed her when he came out. Hunter announced he would be inducting his best friend Shawn Michaels into the WWE Hall of Fame this weekend. He cut a promo on ending the streak Sunday.
...More?
Triple H to Induct Shawn Michaels into the WWE HOF
WWE announced at todays WrestleMania XXVII press conference that Triple H will induct Shawn Michaels in to the WWE Hall of Fame.
SmackDown Helping to Increase Demographics on Syfy
Syfy leaped 16 percent among Adults 18-34, 12 percent in total viewers, seven percent among Women 18-34 and six percent among Adults 18-49 during First Quarter '11 prime.
WWE's Friday Night SmackDown®, averaged more than 3.2 million total viewers...More?
Kevin Nash Discusses His Future with WWE and WrestleMania 27
Kevin Nash recently spoke with CLATL.com to promote his party in Atlanta this week. Here are some highlights:
Before the Royal Rumble, you worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling for a few years. What is your role with WWE now?
For me, right now at almost 52 years old, I really don't want to be bouncing around too much. I'm blessed that I can get around as well as I can after being beat up for so many years. But I'd still like to do anything I can do to help the young guys and help the federation move forward. So we're going to sit down over 'Mania weekend and the weeks after that, look at some options, and see what works for them and what works for myself and move forward.
Will you be involved in WrestleMania at all?
I haven't been told anything, but like any good pro wrestler, I'll definitely pack my gear because you never know when somebody's going to go down and they need a body. So I'll make sure I have my gear on me in case I am needed. But I will be signing at the fan Axxess for them under my Legends contract. It'll be nice to get back down there, and WrestleMania's always special. It's the Super Bowl of wrestling, and it's nice to be part of the whole weekend. And to do our own little thing to kick it off is something that's special to me because I've never tried to do anything like this before and it's gotten a good response.
This Day in Wrestling History
Triple H kicks Shawn Michaels out of D-Generation X and becomes the leader of the group. Later that night X-Pac, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg join DX with Triple H and Chyna.
March 30, 1998
March 29, 2011
WWE NXT Results: Strong-Arming A Win
Week four results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Titus O’Neil won Arm Wrestling Challenge (4 Redemption points)
Titus O’Neil, Conor O’Brian & Byron Saxton def. Jacob Novak, Lucky Cannon & Darren Young
Triple H, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker Steal the Show from The Rock and John Cena
Shawn Michaels won’t be stealing the show at WrestleMania this year, but he again proved on Raw Monday night that he doesn’t need to wrestle to create a special moment in the ring.
He didn’t do it alone, however. Triple H and The Undertaker also helped make their three-way talking segment the best part of the show. Triple H cut one of his all-time best promos...More?
source: ring posts
WWE Relaunches WCW Website
On March 26, 2001, one of the most important and shocking moments in sports-entertainment history occurred. Amid rumors and speculation, it was finally confirmed that WWE had acquired longtime rival World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The bitter television struggle known as “The Monday Night War” officially came to an end.
On this historic evening, WCW Monday Nitro and WWE Monday Night Raw were simulcast as Mr. McMahon prepared to reveal his plans for the company that once belonged to Ted Turner. The final broadcast also treated WCW fans to one final night celebrating the competitiveness and history of WCW, rather than the disarray of the company’s final days.
Now, 10 years later, join WWE.com as we revive WCW.com to learn about, celebrate and remember the history and the competitors of the once mighty organization known as World Championship Wrestling.
WCW
Fit Finlay Released
WWE released producer/agent Dave "Fit" Finlay yesterday.
Finlay was said to have gained heat and criticism for booking The Miz to interrupt the national anthem at a recent house show in which a number of National Guard representatives were in attendance. The National Guard is a WWE sponsor. Word got back to WWE management that the reps were not impressed and they decided to release him.
Finaly has been with WWE since 2001 as a trainer and returned to the ring between 2006-2011.
source: pwinsider.com
Triple H & The Rock Tie For Biggest “Pop” In Chicago
A fan who attended last nights RAW in Chicago said that Triple H and The Rock got the largest responses last night. Here's what the fan said:
The biggest pop of the night was a tie between Triple H and The Rock.. (Triple H was super over and the crowd hated it when the Gong interrupted him spitting his water out).
source: 411mania.com
Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Receives Multi-Year Grant from the McMahon Family Foundation
The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford has received a $300,000 pledge from the Vince and Linda McMahon Family Foundation. According to the pledge, the foundation will donate $100,000 per year over the next three years...More?
source: thestamfordtimes.com
This Day in Wrestling History - 93,173 Fans at WMIII
WrestleMania III sets an attendance record of 93,173 at the The Pontiac SilverDome.
March 29, 1987
Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant - "The irresistible force meets the immovable object" - Gorilla Monsoon
March 28, 2011
Rumor Mill - WWE to Shoot Vignettes on "Name Calling"
Due to recent comments by John Cena on Raw and Michael Cole on Twitter, The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE has agreed to shoot some vignettes against "name calling."
The New WWE - Moving Beyond Their Wrestling Heritage
From WWE's Annual Report:
The New WWE
Looking ahead, we believe we can perform better by reshaping our mission to cultivate a broader range of opportunities. This means investing in the development of our talent, producing new program content, and leveraging our strengths to offer new products and services. The launch of a WWE network is an example of one transformative change in our sights. Further exemplifying this paradigm shift, we are changing our branding from World Wrestling Entertainment to “WWE,” moving beyond our wrestling heritage. We believe “The New WWE” will ultimately generate meaningful earnings growth and support greater returns to you, our shareholders.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Mr. Perfect Curt Henning
March 28, 1958
Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Rock for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
March 28, 1999
Stephanie McMahon Helmsley defeated Jacqueline for the WWF(E) Women's title
March 28, 2000
March 27, 2011
Fan Report & Photos from Triple H's Appearance in Elmsford, NY
Hello wrestling fans, my family and I just return from an autograph signing session, with Triple H. He was promoting his movie, The Chaperone released on DVD at Sam’s Club, in Elmsford, NY. There was a long line, but it moved quickly. I really didn’t mind paying a membership fee in order to meet Triple H. He was signing the DVD cover or one piece of memorabilia per wrist band. He also posed and shook hands with the fans. Over all it was an awesome time.
source: www.thewrestlingfansreview.blogspot.com
GLAAD Responds to the Michael Cole/Gay Slur Twitter Post
While it was certainly disappointing to learn of this incident, especially considering the timing, we were heartened by WWE’s rapid response. We thank all of you who alerted us to this incident. We are taking this incident seriously, and we are looking forward to working together with WWE to send positive messages about respect and inclusion to its diverse audience.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to:
Kenta Kobashi - March 27, 1967
Charlie Haas - March 27, 1972
Randy Savage wins a 16-man tournament at WrestleMania IV to become the WWF(E) World Champion. On the same day, the first ever "Clash of the Champions" is held, featuring a 45 minute draw between Sting and Ric Flair.
March 27, 1988
March 26, 2011
Michael Cole Tweets Gay Slur Then Deletes It; WWE Responds
Less than two weeks after the WWE and GLAAD teamed up to say they were going to work together to curb homophobic slurs in wrestling, one of the WWE's top announcers tweeted one at a fellow announcer.
Earlier today, Michael Cole simply tweeted one disgusting word towards fellow announcer Josh Mathews. Cole quickly took down the tweet and apologized, posting:
"I apologize to any and all who were offended by my tweet toward young Josh Mathews. It was obviously not meant the way it was taken."
The WWE and GLAAD announced a partnership on March 17 to try and put an end to bullying based on sexual orientation after a series of homophobic taunts was made by wrestler John Cena.
WWE said at the time: "WWE takes this issue very seriously, and has already spoken with our talent about these incidents. We are taking steps and working with GLAAD to ensure that our fans know that WWE is against bullying or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation."
A rep for the WWE tells TMZ, "WWE has alerted GLAAD to the situation and spoken to Michael Cole about his post. He has removed it and apologized for using hateful language. Michael will be included in the training session being done by GLAAD. WWE takes this very seriously and is against discrimination of any kind based on sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or other."
A rep for GLAAD could not be reached for comment.
source: tmz.com
Interview with Triple H from FilmInk Magazine
“It’s all about The Game, and how you play it . . .” so booms the opening of Triple H’s heavy metal wrestling theme, and the lyrics could hardly be more relevant these days. World Wrestling Entertainment – even though not in a boom period – is a multi-million dollar empire, and Triple H is the man destined to inherit it all. No, it’s not an ersatz (artificial) wrestling storyline – Paul Levesque is the real life son-in-law, and Senior Advisor, to WWE CEO Vince McMahon (and has fathered three girls with Vince’s daughter Stephanie). When not learning the art of marketing backstage Triple H is currently taking time out to talk about ‘The Chaperone’, a winning actioner that should more than satisfy its intended Saturday afternoon family audience. Male fans of Triple H should also revel in the physical specimen ticking the funny bone rather than cracking the clavicle this time round.
The Chaperone has him playing an ex-con who commandeers his estranged daughter's (Ariel Winter) excursion in order to reconnect, while fending off thieves who want him back in the criminal underworld. “If you’d asked me fifteen years ago, I would have said, ‘I just want to blow stuff up in a movie’” Triple H concedes with a laugh, down the phoneline from wintry Long Island, New York. “I definitely wouldn’t have looked to do family material. I have kids now though, and I can relate to it more. It’s something I can take my kids to”. Having been a WWE Superstar since 1996, but only a relatively new big screen leading man, it’s an inevitable question as to how Triple H views the differences between the crafts.
“Wrestling is live and immediate. You do something and 20,000 people let you know if they like it or not. It’s instant gratification on the highest level; it’s an immense adrenaline rush. A movie on the other hand, well it’s more like running a marathon. You have to go through this emotional state and stay there and have the same intensity and emotion each time you do a take. You do the scenes over and over and you think ‘Yeah I nailed it’ and all you’ll get in terms of feedback is the director saying ‘Okay, moving on’. If you could set up a stand with 20,000 people on the film set, and at the end of shooting a scene the people went crazy or booed – that would make it easier for me”.
So, how harshly does Triple H – who wears the moniker ‘the Cerebral Assassin’ – analyze his acting performances, given that he has a reputation for clinically dissecting his in-ring work? “I do it in bits and pieces. A lot of times in wrestling, I know that it is good or bad when I am doing it, so if there is something in particular I want to look at again, I wait a few months, until I’ve forgotten it, and then I can kinda watch if fresh – like I’m seeing it for the first time. With movies, I watch them, but I defer to the director. At the end of the day you have to put your trust in them, and I’m happy to do that.
Triple H might be known for his toughness, but The Chaperone shows a softer side. So when is he at his most tender in his day-to-day life? “Oh God, I cried like a little girl when I had my kids. I’ve got three girls and for every one of them I was right there. It doesn’t get more emotional than that. That’s what helped me in this story actually. It’s the story of a father getting redemption with his daughter and trying to prove himself in her eyes because he’s broken her heart. If I was in that same position, I would be devastated”.
For some reason, wrestlers seem particularly good at playing word association games so FilmInk finishes off with a bevy of names and items designed to garner an immediate response.
Ariel Winter: A true genius. Just amazing. She honestly taught me new things about acting and she’s twelve!
Australia: I know you’re looking for a pithy one word answer here – but honestly, if I had to move out of the States and relocate somewhere else in the world, there is no question that it would be Australia. And I don’t adjust the answer depending on which journalist is asking me. Australia is just beautiful.
Moving from acting to directing: Ugh. Beyond my scope of imagination at this point. I saw what Stephen Herek (director of The Chaperone) did to make The Chaperone, and I want nothing to do with it.
Stephanie McMahon: The love of my life.
Vince McMahon: Stunned silence . . . You can hear the mental cogs of Triple H ticking over how to reduce his larger-than-life father-in-law to logline. Finally he opts for ultimate entrepreneur.
And how about the Oscars: Phhhfffttt, overrated.
source: filmink magazine
New FCW Tag Team Champions Crowned
Congrats to NEW FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) TAG CHAMPS Seth Rollins (the former Tyler Black from ROH) and Richie Steamboat. Big moment w/ Ricky ("The Dragon" Steamboat) celebrating in the ring.
This Day in Wrestling History - The Last WCW Nitro
Vince McMahon simulcasts on RAW and Nitro to announce the purchase of WCW. Sting defeated Ric Flair in the last WCW Nitro match.
March 26, 2001
March 25, 2011
SmackDown Results: Restrained Aggression
In spite of SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long’s declaration that Edge and Alberto Del Rio would be banned from WrestleMania if they so much as touched each other, The Rated-R Superstar opted to accompany Christian to his main event match against the aristocratic No. 1 contender to the World Title.
Battling Del Rio for the third week in a row, Captain Charisma triumphed over his opponent with the Killswitch. Meanwhile, outside the ring, Edge executed numerous earth-shattering chair blows to Brodus Clay after the enormous Superstar assaulted the 11-time World Champion from behind.
Moments after the match ended, The Ultimate Opportunist looked as if he might ignore Teddy Long’s order and attack his No. 1 contender with the chair. Realizing what was at stake, Christian stopped Edge at the last second, attacking Del Rio instead so that his former tag team partner would not be banned from WrestleMania. Full results.
Snooki, The Rock and WWE Superstars to hold WrestleMania XXVII press conference this Wednesday in New York City
On the road to WrestleMania XXVII, reality star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will join top WWE Superstars at The Hard Rock Café in New York City this Wednesday, March 30, beginning at 12:30 p.m. to talk about their upcoming appearances at this year’s exciting event. The WrestleMania headliners will offer a look at this annual pop culture extravaganza that takes place Sunday, April 3, live on pay-per-view from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
WWE Superstar Triple H will speak about his 15th appearance on The Grandest Stage of Them all as he looks to end The Undertaker’s legendary 18-0 WrestleMania winning streak. Edge and Alberto Del Rio will discuss squaring off against each other for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi will discuss stepping into the ring for a six-person tag team match at WrestleMania to settle the score with WWE Divas Lay-Cool (Michelle McCool and Layla), Vickie Guerrero and WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler. In Snooki’s corner will be WWE Superstar John Morrison and USA Network’s Tough Enough trainer Trish Stratus.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will come face to face with WWE Champion The Miz and John Cena one last time before electrifying the Georgia Dome as this year’s host of WrestleMania.
Seth Rollins Comments On His Decision To Go To WWE
People often ask me if I regret my decision to leave ROH, or if I wished I had gone to TNA. My answer is no. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to live out part of my dream in ROH. My 3 years there were more fulfilling than I ever thought possible, but what should be understood is that wrestling for WWE was always my goal. Main eventing Wrestlemania is my Everest. And that is not a knock on ROH at all, it’s just my personal feeling. And it always has been.
This Day in Wrestling History
The WWF(E) held their first draft on RAW, where they split their roster into two separate brands.
March 25, 2002
March 24, 2011
WWE Superstars Results: Perfect Pair
Less than two weeks before he takes on United States Champion Sheamus at WrestleMania, Daniel Bryan showed his skills in a unique Mixed Tag Team Match alongside the talented Gail Kim. Locking up with Melina & Tyson Kidd, the power couple of Gail & Bryan showed that they have chemistry both in and out of the ring by nailing a series of amazing double team maneuvers. In the end, it was a pair of missile dropkicks that allowed Bryan to apply The LeBell Lock to Kidd for the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Shawn Michaels Talks WrestleMania 14, Vince McMahon & More
The Score Television Network's Arda Ocal & Renee Paquette interviewed future WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels. Highlights:
Was WrestleMania 14 being the "toughest day at the office" in his career? (2:00)
How he felt emotionally & physically after WrestleMania 14 (3:45)
His thoughts on Triple H vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 27 (5:45)
How he would feel if Triple H is the one to break the streak (7:40)
What he felt when wrestling Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 22 (9:10)
What he thinks of Vince McMahon, as a performer (10:00)
What was bigger for his career: the infamous barbershop incident or the creation of DX? (11:40)
Why a charity raffle draw to be HBK's guest at WrestleMania 27 (enter here: http://www.celebritiesforcharity.org/raffle/shawn-michaels-wrestlemania-raffle/)?
And lots more.
The full interview is here: http://radio.thescore.com/episodes/hbk-interview-mar-23-2011
Recap of The Miz on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
WWE champion The Miz dominated his interview segment on TBS's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" Wednesday night, including coming up with a new nickname and catchphrase for O'Brien.
The interview segment was more like the ultra-hyper Miz interviewing Conan and trying to give him a nickname of "Ginga Ninja" and a new catchphrase of "Step into my dojo, mofo." It remains to be seen if either sticks.
Miz was on Conan's show to hype WrestleMania 27 next Sunday. The interview only got around to wrestling talk at the beginning and end of the interview. In-between, Miz focused on his WWE Title belt, had a mock fight with Conan, and turned the audience against him.
Overall, Miz showed why WWE is behind him as WWE champion and a potential future top star, as he brought tons of energy to his five-minute segment and delivered a memorable performance that represented WWE well...More?
source: pwtorch.com
The Rock, John Cena and The Miz to Face Off Live on WWE RAW Monday, March 28
After their war of words, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will finally confront WWE Superstar John Cena® and WWE Champion The Miz®, live in person, March 28th on Monday Night Raw at 9/8c on USA Network. The verbal sparring was ignited when The Rock triumphantly returned to WWE last month. The fireworks will emanate live from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL. The show is sold out.
The Rock will be The World’s Most Electrifying Host in Entertainment at WrestleMania XXVII on Sunday, April 3rd at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, live on pay-per-view. The Rock is expected to lay the SmackDown® on all the pomp and festivities that make WrestleMania the world’s greatest, annual pop culture extravaganza.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to The Undertaker (Mark Calaway)
March 24, 1965
Hulk Hogan defeated Sgt. Slaughter for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
March 24, 1991
Goldberg signs with the WWE. Goldberg had been inactive in wrestling after WCW went out of business.
March 24, 2003
March 23, 2011
Rumor Mill - Triple H's Increasing Backstage Influence
WWE is looking for a new Vice President of Talent Relations to work under John Laurinaitis because Ty Bailey, who had been under Laurinaitis, is being moved to work under Triple H behind the scenes.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
Interview with Abdullah the Butcher
Highlights from Slam Wrestling's interview with Abdullah the Butcher:
Getting the call from WWE:
"When they phoned and said, 'We want to put you in the Hall of Fame,' I started smacking myself to make sure I was hearing them right. It took them a while to get me in to their Hall of Fame, but I'm very happy. Even though I don't live far away, they're going to pick me up in a limousine. I love it!"
His drawing power today:
"If you were to put me with The Undertaker today, we could sell out any place. I need a new hip, but I still look 100 per cent good. Hulk Hogan and I wrestled in Japan for two weeks back in the '80s, selling out and having great matches, and we could do it again today. I think we could still give the people action."
Never working for WWE:
"I've never met Vince McMahon Jr. The WWE were scared of me because I was an outlaw, and I did not kiss anybody's butt. The boys, back in the day there, would say, 'Don't bring Abdullah in -- he'll be trouble.'"
Triple H Appearance in Elmsford, New York
Triple H will be signing copies of The Chaperone at Sam's Club in Elmsford, New York on Sunday, March 27th at 11am. The signing is limited to the first 300 fans.
"WrestleMania Night" at Turner Field Next Tuesday
Mark Henry, John Morrison and WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres will be attending the Atlanta Braves/Minnesota Twins game next Tuesday in what is being billed as "WrestleMania Night" at Turner Field.
source: wrestleview.com
JJ Dillon On Triple H Taking Over WWE
Legendary manager JJ Dillon was on Busted Open earlier this week on Sirius 125/XM 241 and had this to say about Triple H taking control of WWE from Vince McMahon:
"Triple H is a product of the old school. He was trained by the man that I had my first match with, who was a true living legend and that's Killer Kowalski. Triple H has the roots. He has seen the success of the WWE marketing machine, but he also has a side of him where maybe he has a respect for the business that he's had his whole life that Vince [McMahon] can't duplicate respect because he didn't go through. He [Vince McMahon] didn't follow that same path. I think it'll be a positive thing if at some point the reins, whether Vince [McMahon] retires or you know everybody, someday, you don't live forever, and it'll be interesting to see."
source: wrestlinginc.com
Jeff Hardy Pulled From "Lockdown VIP" Listings
All mentions of Jeff Hardy have been pulled from advertisements hyping the special "Main Event" TNA Lockdown PPV weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio this April. A majority of the advertising now focuses on the "Main Event" Fan InterAction session with Hulk Hogan, Sting, Ric Flair and Mick Foley.
source: wrestleview.com
March 22, 2011
WWE NXT Results: Lucky Charmer
Week three results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Darren Young won Battle of the Mic (4 Redemption points)
Titus O’Neil def. Darren Young
Conor O’Brian & Vladimir Kozlov def. Jacob Novak & JTG in a dance-off
Lucky Cannon def. Byron Saxton
NXT Rookie Records
Byron Saxton: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-2
Conor O’Brian: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1
Darren Young: Redemption points: 7, Win/loss record 2-1
Jacob Novak: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1
Lucky Cannon: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 2-1
Titus O’Neil: Redemption points: 5, Win/loss record 2-0
WWE Focus Groups
WWE has been inviting some fans who purchased Axxess tickets to participate in focus groups to discuss what they do and don't like about the current WWE product. Fans who participate are being offered free tickets to the final Axxess session and a private meeting with a WWE Superstar.
source: pwinsider.com
Triple H Comments on Being a Family Man & his Talent for Art
From an interview with USA Weekend:
Do you enjoy being a family man?
Oh yeah. I waited a long time to have kids, and they say, “When you’re younger, it’s great to have the kids because you have more energy,” but for me, it’s awesome right now. I’ve done the things in my life that I wanted to do for me, and I was able to focus on that. Now, I’m still doing those other things, but it doesn’t take all my focus and my kids and my family come first. And all the other stuff, if it goes away, it’s not a big deal to me. It takes a lot of the pressure off the rest of your life when you put the pressure on yourself of raising your kids right. I want to be there for them. To me, it’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done.
You went to art school earlier in your life. Do you still draw a lot?
You know what, I wish I had the time. I really don’t have the time to do it on any kind of level. I doodle a lot. [Laughs] When I’m supposed to be paying attention in a meeting or something at the office, I’m doodling feverishly. What’s great about it to me, and to go back to the kids, now I kind of have that art background so when my kids want to make something or do something creative, I can do it with them. A month ago, I made my kids a spaceship out of a cardboard box that they were playing with. They play with it all the time and it’s sitting in their room. It’s cool, we did it together — we made it and then they drew it on with me and made the design and stuff. I know this is not the Triple H that you’re thinking of, but that’s my life now.
This Day in Wrestling History
WCW Executive Vice President, Bill Busch, resigned from his duties. Eric Bischoff was rehired as the Executive Vice President of WCW
March 22, 2000
March 21, 2011
Trish Status Says Chyna Should Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall of Fame
IGN.com recently interviewed Tough Enough trainer and multi-time WWE Women's Champion Trish Stratus and she had the following to say in light of Sunny's induction into this years WWE Hall of Fame:
"I think Chyna should be next in because she did a lot of stuff to bring attention to the women's division itself and just presented women as a different thing," Stratus said. "I think fans were conditioned to see women as eye candy for a long, long time and she really broke the mold with that."
Raw House Show Results Newark, NJ 3/20/11
The match went about 20 minutes and the crowd went bananas for Cena's entrance, but they went even crazier when Triple H came out. I think that was due to most kids not believing Triple H would be there. The match was a very good with Triple H and cena both taking beatdowns and getting the hot tag.
The building was shaking when Triple H tagged in Cena. The finish was Cena and Triple H hitting both The Pedigree and the Attitude Adjustment on both Punk and Sheamus for the win to send the crowd home happy...More?
source: prowrestling.net
Another WWE HOF Inductee Announced
WWE has officially announced Abdullah The Butcher as the newest inductee into the WWE Hall Of Fame class of 2011.
You can read the official announcement online at WWE.com.
This Day in Wrestling History
Wladek Zbyszko defeats Ed "Strangler" Lewis in New York City with a turn away crowd of 5,000. Zbyszko pins Lewis after an hour an a half. The "World Championship" which had been claimed by Lewis dating back to John Olin is now lost. Though Earl Caddock has never officially lost the "World Championship" to anyone, Wladek Zbyszko's claim is now as strong as any others.
March 21, 1919
John Pesek defeats Marin Plestina to win the first Midwest Wrestling Association title. Al Haft and Heywood Allen are promoters.
March 21, 1931
X-Pac makes his return & knocks out Hollywood Hulk Hogan, joining the nWo four days after WrestleMania 18 on SmackDown.
March 21, 2002
March 20, 2011
Publicist For The WWE Says They Aren't "Wrestling"
Chuck Ross of TVweek.com is featuring an article about being contacted by Kellie Baldyga, a publicist for WWE, over his coverage of the announcement last week that Drew Carey was being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Baldyga took issue with the headline reading "Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame" when referring to the news about Carey and that WWE wasn't "wrestling."
Baldyga was beginning to bother me. First, our headline was perfectly fine and accurate. Second, what was this "demand" about changing OUR headline?
I called her and introduced myself. The conversation then basically went as follows:
Me: Your release says that Carey is being recognized as being an entrant in the 2001 Royal Rumble. I believe that was a wrestling event.
Kellie: No, we don't do wrestling events. They're entertainments. And we don't call them wrestlers. They're superstars and divas.
I'm thinking to myself, is she kidding me? Is this woman mad? The company's official name is World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Its crown jewel is an event called WrestleMania. In the best tradition of wrestling on TV since its earliest days, they put on terrific shows (and events), with athletes who are performers and they've got storylines that are far more elaborate than any Gorgeous George and Freddie Blassie would have ever imagined. Why would they want to run away from who they are, from what's made them wildly successful beyond most people's dreams?
Me: Kellie, I really don't have time for this. WWE presents wrestling events. I'm not going to change the headline or anything in the item. If you'd like, I'll just remove it.
Kellie: Huh? What?
Me: Kellie, I don't have time for this. What do you want me to do?
Kellie: Remove it.
So I did.
Kellie sent me a follow-up email saying "I hope nothing was contentious in our conversation..." She added, "I know the perception is that we are a wrestling company but we are actually much more than that--we are a global media company which is how our Chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon, positions us."
Whatever. Take away wrestling from WWE and what do you basically have? I don't think WWE is quite as diverse as global media companies such as News Corp. or Time Warner or Viacom, but what do I know.
Full article:
Psst--Vince McMahon and the WWE Are No Longer In the Wrestling Business
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to:
Ronnie Garvin - March 20, 1944
Sting - March 20, 1959
After losing to his brother Owen earlier in the show, Bret Hart goes on to defeat Yokozuna for the WWF(E) Title in the main event of WrestleMania 10.
March 20, 1994
Big John Studd died of Hodgkin's disease at 46.
March 20, 1995
March 19, 2011
MSG Raw House Show Results 3/19/11
Sheamus brought a set of the ring steps into the ring but HHH hit a droptoehold and Sheamus ate the stairs. HHH grabbed a chair under the ring and nailed Sheamus in the gut and over the back for a two count. They battled back and forth with punches. HHH finally got the better of it and went for the Pedigree. Sheamus backdropped him and nailed the Pump Kick but HHH kicked out. Sheamus called for the High Cross. He picked up HHH but HHH slipped out. Sheamus crotched himself missing a kick and ended up tied up in the ropes. HHH grabbed the cane and beat Sheamus who was hanging upside down. HHH nailed the Pedigree and scored the pin.
Lots of Triple H chants. Betty Skaaland, the widow of Arnold Skaaland, was sitting in the front. Triple H and John Cena gave her a hug.
Click here for full results.
source: pwinsider.com
photo credit : pauly g
Curt Hawkins' Painting of HBK in WrestleMania Auction
Curt Hawkins posted this on his twitter; He also tweeted Shawn that he should autograph it to raise more money, and Shawn agreed :)
- My painting of @ShawnMichaels_ for the WM Charity Art Auction! http://yfrog.com/gymswgpj
- @ShawnMichaels_ ...It's a tribute to my hero. Maybe you can sign it Mania week & it'll raise even more money at the auction.
Shawn Michaels replies:
- @ThingsColeSays. Wow, that young man is very talented!! Thank you, Curt.
- @TheCurtHawkins. Wow!! Thanks bud. I had no idea u had such a wonderful gift. Thank you very much.
- @TheCurtHawkins. BTW thanks for givin the 'ol man some abs. I owe u for that one:-)
- @TheCurtHawkins. U got it bud!!
The WrestleMania Art Auction will be held at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. with Red Carpet arrival at 5:30 p.m
The WrestleMania Art is a special, one-night event featuring artwork created by WWE Superstars and Divas. WWE's fourth annual art exhibition for WrestleMania showcases the artistic works of WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends. This one-of-a-kind evening will feature food, drinks, and both live and silent auctions with proceeds to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and The Atlanta Sports Council. Watch WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends arrive and walk the red carpet for a memorable evening.
It is part of the WrestleMania 27 Week, and tickets for this event is still available and can be purchased by calling 404.785.7315.
source: wweshawnmichaels.com
Rumor Mill - Details Behind WGN Canceling WWE Superstars
The latest on WGN America's decision to cancel WWE Superstars is basically stating that it got canceled due to the quality of the show that was being produced, claims PWInsider.com. WGN felt as if they were paying "B or C show money", yet getting a "D show" delivery. When the show first aired, WWE did quite a bit to attract attention by putting big names on the cards. However, recently it has become a stage for talent not being used on the two major brands. Many believe that WWE losing this show will lead to some budget cuts following WrestleMania 27.
The Game Returns to Madison Square Garden Tonight
WWE returns to its traditional home territory Saturday night at New York City's Madison Square Garden. The show is marketed around Triple H's return to The Garden, where he is scheduled to face Sheamus in an "MSG Street Fight."
Hunter has wrestled two matches since April 2010 when he took a hiatus - vs. Alberto Del Rio at the "Fan Appreciation" house show in October 2010 and in a post-Raw dark match at Monday's Raw TV taping.
source: pwtorch.com
Chyna Trying to Get Attention; Wants to Wrestle Snooki
Snooki's decision to sign on for Wrestlemania XXVII is pissing off ex WWE Diva Chyna -- and TMZ has learned she wants to settle the grudge in the ring.
TMZ spoke with Joanie Laurer -- a.k.a. Chyna -- who says, "Snooki is trying to make a joke out of wrestling" ... and needs to be taught a lesson.
Chyna hasn't wrestled since 2002, but says she'd come back for a Snooki smackdown -- and she's even up for a threesome ... adding, “I could take on Snooki AND The Situation in a tag match and have some fun doing it."
source: tmz.com
March 18, 2011
SmackDown Results: Rage Outside the Cage
Although Christian picked up a rewarding victory over arch-rival Alberto Del Rio in a Steel Cage Match, Del Rio gained significant WrestleMania momentum by stinging World Heavyweight Champion Edge with a painful Con-Chair-To. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Chris Jericho: 'DWTS Similar to Wrestling'
Chris Jericho has declared that his professional wrestling experience has helped prepare him to compete on Dancing with the Stars.
The former WWE star, who is paired with former Dancing winner Cheryl Burke, told TV Guide that he developed an understanding of choreography during his time in the ring.
"It's funny because when there are a lot of things about [dancing and wrestling] that are similar," Jericho said. "There's a lot of leverage and weight distribution and balance."
He added: "Then there's performing in front of a live crowd, your marks, choreography and as a musician, following the beat. It's not that foreign as it seems at first."...More?
source: digitalspy.com
WWE Apologizes To GLAAD; Partnering Up On Anti-Bullying Campaign
WWE Partners with GLAAD on Anti-Bullying Messages
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will be working with GLAAD to create and promote an anti-bullying initiative aimed at their core audience, and has invited us to conduct trainings for their staff of writers and editors.
Our outreach to WWE was prompted by outrage from many LGBT viewers, about a series of homophobic taunts by wrestler John Cena on the USA program WWE Raw in late February. We reached out to WWE Incorporated, which responded swiftly and positively.
GLAAD was first made aware of the incidents by several of its members following the February 21 broadcast of WWE Raw, which featured wrestler John Cena responding to taunts made by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with a rap song making fun of Johnson’s film roles. The song included lyrics like “You left us high and dry to play a fairy with a tooth?” and “He wore lipstick in Get Shorty, and rocked a skirt for The Game Plan.”
But the real kicker came near the end when he said: "Just don’t go racing to Witch Mountain, Rock, cause your mountain is Brokeback."
The next incident occurred on the show a week later (Feb. 28), when Cena was challenging another wrestler known as “The Miz” while in the ring with him, and had the crowd roaring when he joked about the Miz and his wrestling partner secretly being a couple. It began with Cena saying “Do you really want to look back years from now and realize you shared your legacy with another man?! ….Wait don’t answer that.” Cena continued:
“Now The Miz and Alex Riley are co-champions and to celebrate it they’re going to move in together. They’re going to buy one of those tandem bikes and ride to bed bath and beyond to buy some duvets. And every evening they’re going to relax with a glass of warm piot noir and watch The Notebook, or reruns of last season’s Bachelor. ……….You want to be a mentor and train him? Well, tonight I’m going to train you on how to be a man.”
The incidents were particularly troubling because WWE recently began promoting itself as PG-rated entertainment marketed primarily towards adolescent males. Young boys are of course the demographic most likely to experience homophobic bullying or to be bullying themselves. And there was wrestling superstar John Cena performing what amounted to scripted homophobic bullying of other wrestlers on a nationally broadcast show for kids.
GLAAD contacted WWE executives and explained the problem after receiving our first reports. They then spoke to John Cena and the show’s writers. We have been assured that not only will such incidents not happen again, WWE intends to reach out to their adolescent audience, with messages aimed making it clear that bullying someone with homophobic taunts or for their perceived sexual orientation is wrong. WWE released the following apology statement to that effect:
"WWE takes this issue very seriously, and has already spoken with our talent about these incidents. We are taking steps and working with GLAAD to ensure that our fans know that WWE is against bullying or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. We strongly value our fans in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, and apologize to them for these incidents."
We are very much looking forward to developing our relationship with WWE, and we thank them both for hearing our message loud and clear, and for planning to send an anti-bullying message of their own.
Triple H Named In Latest WWE Proxy Filing; Proxy States He Is A Salaried Employee And Reveals 2010 Compensation
From the WWE Definitive Proxy Statement:
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Stephanie McMahon is the daughter of Vincent and Linda McMahon. Stephanie McMahon is an executive officer of the Company. She receives compensation in this capacity and participates in talent royalties for certain Company products bearing her name and/or likeness. Her total compensation in 2010 was approximately $671,000. Paul Levesque is Stephanie McMahon’s husband and the son-in-law of Vincent and Linda McMahon. As one of our top stars, Mr. Levesque receives pay that varies from year to year depending on the programs and events in which he performs; the films in which he stars (there were two produced in 2010); the royalties earned on home videos, video games, toys, clothing and other merchandise bearing his name and/or likeness; and salary as an employee active in management in several aspects of the Company’s business reporting to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. His total compensation aggregated across all these roles was approximately $3.84 million in 2010. The Audit Committee does not review the retention of Stephanie McMahon or Paul Levesque each year nor does it approve their levels of compensation. Instead, as to levels of their compensation as employees, the Audit Committee relied on the approval procedures of the Compensation Committee. In the case of Paul Levesque, his pay as a performer is set by agreements negotiated by the Company’s Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, the Company’s Talent Relations Department and the Company’s film studios. The Audit Committee believes this oversight to be consistent with relevant industry expertise and good business practice.
March 17, 2011
WWE Superstars Results: Ladies' Night
It was a good night to be a fan of the Divas as eight of Raw’s sexiest women squared off in an epic tag match. Leading a contingent of Monday night’s most vicious females, Nikki & Brie Bella continued to display a mean streak that has shocked the WWE Universe. With help from Melina, the sisters focused their attack on Natalya, brutalizing the former Divas Champion to the point that she was ready to quit. But the Hart Dungeon-trained Diva persevered and made the tag to Eve who scored with a big moonsault to give her team the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WGN Cancels WWE Superstars
Officials from WGN America have revealed today that they have canceled WWE Superstars. The final episode will air on April 7, 2011.
Wade Barrett Comments on Triple H
Triple H told the WWE Universe a few weeks ago that he had nothing else to achieve in the WWE than ending The Undertaker’s streak at WrestleMania. There are obviously a lot of new Superstars he has yet to beat. Did that annoy many of the ones listening?
WB: Yes I think so. I think a lot of people heard that and maybe were a bit disgruntled by it. Triple H certainly has beaten everybody there is to beat. He really is one of the best in history. But there really are a lot of young lions coming through at the moment. Triple H has certainly never beaten me. We’ve never been in the ring together. I would like to do battle with him one day. But obviously he has a lot on his plate with the Undertaker. So maybe we’ll wait until that is completed. But definitely somewhere down the line, I would love to take Triple H on.
source: skysports
Triple H, Stephanie, WWE, a Bus and a Lawsuit - Settled
A long running lawsuit between two Motor Coach companies that featured Triple H, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque and World Wrestling Entertainment named as third party defendants was settled out of court on 3/11. The plaintiff, Music City Coach, alleged in the January 2010 lawsuit that they were hired by defendant Star City Coach, LTD. to create a specified coach bus for the Levesque family, but there were issues with payments from Star's side with over $216,000 still owed to Music City. The total cost of the coach's modifications were $325,000, according to the suit.
How the Levesque family ended up involved in the middle of the legal wrangling is that Music City alleged that a Star City employee, Terry Sims (who had been assigned to drive the family's coach) made statements to the effect that he was working as the Levesques' "agent" while passing along orders of specifications for the coach bus by the family.
The lawsuit claimed that Sims "represented himself to Star City as an agent of the Levesques, who "never indicated he was not acting on their authority despite numerous meetings between Star City representatives and the Levesques."
The suit also claimed that the Levesques were acting "as agents" for World Wrestling Entertainment, which is how WWE was dragged into the legal process as well.
When payments were never made, the coach was seized by U.S. Marshalls and Star City claimed the Levesque family and WWE were liable for the balance owed at the time, $216,666.66.
The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the sides cannot bring another actionable claim against the other. According to the ruling issued by the presiding Judge, "all matters have been resolved".
The terms of the settlement were sealed but based on the legal proceedings, it appears the settlement was between the two bus companies and not any of the third parties involved.
source: pwinsider.com
Rumor Mill - TNA Pulls Jeff Hardy From Events
TNAWrestling.com is no longer adverstising Jeff Hardy for this weekends house show events in Florida and Georgia. He had been scheduled to face AJ Styles this weekend, but those matches have been pulled and replaced by Rob Van Dam vs Matt Hardy bouts.
This Day in Wrestling History
Today would have been Andrew "Test" Martin's 36th birthday.
March 17, 1975
"Beyond the Mat" debuted in theaters.
March 17, 2000
Triple H defeated Chris Jericho for the WWF(E) Unified Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 18. The event also featured The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan.
March 17, 2002
March 16, 2011
Update on Jeff Hardy's Drug Case
The drug case against Jeff Hardy, the professional wrestling star from Cameron, was continued again today in Moore County Superior Court. Assistant District Attorney Warren McSweeney, who is in charge of the case, said he planned to ask Judge James Webb to continue to the case.
Prosecutors are still awaiting the results of lab tests from the State Bureau of Investigation on some of the evidence that lawmen seized Sept. 11, 2009, when they raided Hardy's house on Boys Camp Road outside of Cameron, McSweeney said.
Hardy's lawyer, James Van Camp, has said the 33-year-old plans to plead guilty. Prosecutors have said they were continuing to work out the terms of a plea deal.
Sheriff's deputies found about 260 Vicodin prescription painkillers, 180 Soma prescription muscle relaxants, 55 milliliters of anabolic steroids, powder cocaine residue and drug paraphernalia when they searched Hardy's home.
Steven Godfrey, a spokesman for Hardy's wrestling company - Total Nonstop Action Wrestling - has declined to comment on how the company is dealing with its star's legal trouble. He said TNA has a drug testing policy, though officials don't release details.
source: fayobserver.com
TNA Offers Disgruntled PPV Viewers An Online Deal
The following was posted on TNAwrestling.com:
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO TNA WRESTLING FANS REGARDING SUNDAY'S VICTORY ROAD PAY-PER-VIEW
TNA Wrestling strives to give fans who purchase our pay-per-views as close to a full three-hour event as possible. This past Sunday's "TNA Victory Road" fell short of that standard. Your support of TNA is never taken for granted. To show you how we value that support, we would like to offer six months of free access to the TNAondemand.com library.
To receive your free offer, please send us a copy of your Victory Road pay-per-view purchase receipt to :
TNA OnDemand Offer
209 10th Avenue South, #302
Nashville, TN 37203.
Please be sure and submit your name, address, and email address, as we will be emailing a special code that will unlock over 300 hours of great TNA Wrestling action.
This Day in Wrestling History
Mick Foley loses 2/3 of his right ear after getting tangled in the ring ropes during a match with Vader overseas.
March 16, 1994
Triple H defeated Owen Hart for the WWF(E) European Heavyweight title
March 16, 1998
March 15, 2011
WWE NXT Results: Luck Turns Around
Week two results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Titus O’Neil won Talk the Talk (2 Redemption points)
Darren Young def. Conor O’Brian
Lucky Cannon & Tyson Kidd def. Byron Saxton & Yoshi Tatsu
NXT Rookie Challenge: Titus O’Neil St. Patrick’s Day Keg Carry (3 Redemption points)
NXT Rookie Records
Byron Saxton: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1
Conor O’Brian: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1
Darren Young: Redemption points: 3, Win/loss record 2-0
Jacob Novak: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1
Lucky Cannon: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 1-1
Titus O’Neil: Redemption points: 5, Win/loss record 1-0
Bret Hart on the Difference Between WWE and TNA
“The main difference between TNA and WWE is the same as the difference between WCW and WWE: Vince McMahon.”
source: twitter.com/HitmanBretSHart
All 14 Contestants For WWE Tough Enough Revealed
USA Network revealed the following 14 contestants for the upcoming season of WWE Tough Enough:
Ariane Andrew, Martin Casaus, Matt Capiccioni, Christina Crawford, Michelle Deighton, Rima Fakih, Ryan Howe, AJ Kirsch, Andy Leavine, Jeremiah Riggs, Luke Robinson, Ivelisse Velez, Eric Watts, Michael Zacki
www.usanetwork.com/series/toughenough
Hulk Hogan Apologizes for an Insensitive Comment Made at the iMPACT! Taping
TNA star Hulk Hogan issued an apology on Twitter for using the term "tsunami" during a promo at Monday's Impact taping. "The tsunami of wrestling wasn't cool," Hogan wrote regarding the term he used.
"It will never air. It's already cut out, but when you're cutting promos old school and not following a script like other robots with no skills, sometimes you make mistakes. I'm sorry, I was on a roll and made a mistake. Nothing but love and total respect for Japan, but you guys already know that. I totally apologize."
source: prowrestling.net
Former Knockout Files Claim Against TNA; Contract Not Renewed
Former TNA Knockout Daffney via Twitter:
"Yesterday my picture was taken down off of the TNA roster page. My contract expires today and TNA did not renew it. I do not know if it has anything to do with it, but I've filed a Workers Comp claim against them for injuries I've sustained in the ring and my lawyers said to not go into anymore details."
Triple H Returns to the Ring after Monday Night Raw
Triple H was back in the ring (as advertised) following last night's WWE Monday Night Raw taping in St. Louis. Triple H tagged with Randy Orton to def. CM Punk and Sheamus in a post-show bonus match.
source: prowrestling.net
Fan report:
Neil Wofford sent word that Triple H "looked better than maybe he ever has" in the dark main event after last night's RAW. Neil noted that Sheamus and Randy Orton did most of the work in the match where Triple H and Orton defeated Sheamus and CM Punk.
More Details on Jeff Hardy/Victory Road Incident
In a follow up from the incident at Sunday's TNA Victory Road PPV, Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net is reporting that when Eric Bischoff entered the ring to change the stipulation of Sting vs. Jeff Hardy, he called an audible. Bischoff could be clearly seen saying things to both Hardy and Sting after taking breaks from speaking on the microphone. According to TNA sources, Hardy had to be "held up" as he was brought from outside the building to the gorilla position. Once TNA management saw the condition he was in just moments before the main event, a call was made to change all plans. Hardy was noticeably stumbling on his way to the ring during his entrance and looked "out of it" according to one person who emailed Wrestleview.com that attended the show live. As reported on Monday, Hardy was sent home by TNA from the Impact TV tapings this week in Orlando.
partial source: wrestleview.com
March 14, 2011
WrestleMania XXVII Preview: John Morrison, Trish Stratus & Snooki vs. Dolph Ziggler & Lay-Cool
Break out the pickles, slather on the suntan lotion and get ready to pump those fists, WWE Universe: Jersey Shore’s Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is going to WrestleMania. The reality television icon, New York Times best-selling author and Rolling Stone cover girl will join John Morrison & legendary Diva Trish Stratus to battle Dolph Ziggler & Lay-Cool in an explosive Six-Person Tag Team Match...More?
Jim Ross Makes an Appearance on Raw
In a repulsive effort to discredit his WrestleMania opponent, Jerry “The King” Lawler, the Raw announcer brought out Lawler’s son, Brian Christopher, to confront him. A former WWE Superstar, Christopher (also known as Grandmaster Sexay) accused his father of being absent from his life growing up and proclaimed that he was the bigger Superstar of the two.
Coming to Lawler’s defense was his former announce partner, Jim Ross. As Good Ol’ J.R. ratcheted up the rhetoric, Cole's trainer, Jack Swagger, attacked. He then slapped an ankle lock on the WWE Hall of Famer before relenting and imploring Cole to slap an ankle lock on Ross himself.
Steve Austin Comments on Retirement
“I’m close enough — I’m as close as I want to be and can get to it right now by being the host and watching Bill (DeMott) and Booker and Trish (Stratus) put them ('Tough Enough' contestants) through their paces .. The days of lighting up 20,000 people every single night of the week, no matter what day it was, and 90,000 on a big show like WrestleMania, that was a blast, but those days are over, and I’ve had some great times in this ring. And when I think back, I’ve got a lot of great memories, and this is about as close as I want to be.”
source: ign.com
