This Day in Wrestling History

Frank Gotch wrestles his last match in Chicago, defeating Leo Pardello in a one fall match. A crowd of 10,000 was on hand.
May 1, 1917

After retiring to work his farm, a drop in grain prices forces Joe Stecher to return to wrestling.
May 1, 1929

Happy Birthday to Booker T
May 1, 1965

The formation of the Four Horseman. The group consists of Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson and Ole Anderson with manager J.J. Dillon.
May 1986

Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Heulette) passed away of a drug overdose at 42
May 1, 2003

WWE's Infamous Love Triangles

It's the season - and day - of love. However, while you're eating chocolates or smelling the roses your "boo" may have gotten you for Valentine's Day, Eve may be wondering just what she gotten herself into at Raw SuperShow between Zack Ryder and John Cena. It's like "Twilight" between the ropes, and we're afraid of vampires. And Kane.

Eve, though, is not the first WWE Superstar or Diva to be entangled in a love triangle. Oh no, not even close.

Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Kurt Angle
Despite countless denials from both parties, Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon had been making eyes at each other for months, catching the ire of her husband, Triple H. Hey, here's a thought: if you're married to The Cerebral Assassin, why not make him more jealous by managing the guy you've been staring at and cause drama at every single turn? Check. Mate...More?

Others:
Edge, Big Show and Vickie Guerrero
Christian, Trish and Chris Jericho
Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth
Col. Parker, Sherri and Madusa
Matt Hardy, Lita and Edge

Lex Luger Says He Would Be Honored To Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall of Fame

During a recent public appearance, Lex Luger was asked what being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame would mean to him.

“It would just be a tremendous honor if someday I was inducted in the Hall of Fame, but really, we’re here to get down to glory to God now with our lives and serve others and use open vessels for him to bring people to Christ,” says Luger, who in 2006 declared himself a born again Christian.

Lex continues, “But, would that be an honor? It’s something that would also help to use as a platform to continue ministry as well. It would be wonderful, definitely.”

Wrestlezone.com reported last week that Luger not being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year as part of the Horsemen clan stems from the events surrounding Miss Elizabeth’s death, which occurred on May 1, 2003 in the home they shared. Her cause of death, according to the coroner’s report, was “acute toxicity” brought on by a buffet of prescription painkillers and vodka. Many people in WWE blame Luger for her tragic death as he’s seen as her enabler. Luger himself has admitted to being a negative influence on her life.

“I take a lot of responsibility for that—my influence in her life,” he told ESPN.com in 2007 regarding his heavy drug abuse, which rubbed off on her during their relationship. “Her little heart and body couldn’t take what I was doing.”

WWE-Mattel Updates

Representatives from Mattel appeared at the Ringsidefest in New York City this week to take questions from fans in attendance. Below are some highlights:

* Sin Cara’s first figure will be released in April or May of next year. Other new figures debuting in the near future include Jinder Mahal, The Bella Twins, Jerry Lawler and CM Punk with a cloth version of his Best in the World t-shirt.

* Mattel reps have spoke with Zack Ryder about including his Internet Title on a future Ryder action figure. In regards to a replica Internet Title, Mattel said they would have to get Ryder’s permission first.

* New versions of the Diva figures are also being worked on, including Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly.

* As noted before, Jim Ross is working with Mattel on a new project but it’s too early for details. Ross will be helping them promote a new product.

* There will be a Miss Elizabeth figure available towards the end of this year online and if her figure sells well, they’re looking at doing one for Sherri Martel and others. Mattel had a good relationship with Randy Savage before he passed so his estate will allow them to produce new figures in the future.

* Mattel can’t make figures that break bones, bleed or bruise due to WWE’s PG content.

* Mattel is doing a series of figures with Toys R Us where each figure in a set comes with a piece and when you buy all the figures, the pieces assemble to make a Michael Cole figure. Mattel figured people would want a Cole figure but would not buy him.

* Mattel doesn’t have the rights to do Brock Lesnar figures as those are held by Jakks Pacific right now. They also don’t have rights to Matt Hardy figures and have no plans to do a figure on him.

* There will be no Owen Hart figure because Owen’s widow asked them not to do anything with him.

* They will be doing a Tribute to the Troops set with four Superstars next year through K-Mart that will be sold for charity. A Troops ring will also be available.

* Mattel wanted to do a figure for Steve Austin’s old Ringmaster gimmick but WWE wants the figures to represent their iconic versions, not the older versions right now.

source: pwinsider.com

This Day in Wrestling History

Frank Gotch wrestles his last match in Chicago, defeating Leo Pardello in a one fall match. A crowd of 10,000 was on hand.
May 1, 1917

After retiring to work his farm, a drop in grain prices forces Joe Stecher to return to wrestling.
May 1, 1929

Happy Birthday to Booker T
May 1, 1965

The formation of the Four Horseman. The group consists of Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson and Ole Anderson with manager J.J. Dillon.
May 1986

Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Heulette) passed away of a drug overdose at 42
May 1, 2003

Lex Luger on Promolast, Miss Elizabeth and More

This Day in Wrestling History

Happy Birthday to Booker T
May 1, 1965

The formation of the Four Horseman. The group consists of Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson and Ole Anderson with manager J.J. Dillon.
May 1986

Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Heulette) passed away of a drug overdose at 42
May 1, 2003

WWE: Top 25 Most Impactful Women

25: Torrie Wilson
24: Bull Nakano
23: Ivory
22: Kelly Kelly
21: Jacqueline
20: Vicki Guerrerro
19: Molly Holly
18: Stacey Keibler
17: Beth Phoenix
16: Luna Vachon
15: Miss Elizabeth
14: Melina
13: Alundra Blayze
12: Mae Young
11: Wendi Richter
10: Michelle McCool
9: Sunny
8: Lita
7: Mickie James
6: Sable
5: Stephanie McMahon
4: Sensational Sherri
3: Chyna
2: Faboulas Moolah
1: Trish Stratus

Top 10 Wrestling Couples

1. Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth

2. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon: The McMahon-Helmsley Era was a glorious one indeed. The couple’s reign in the WWF, which spanned the latter part of 1999 through 2000, was the main story line during a time when the WWF was at its peak both creatively and in popularity...More?

3. Edge & Lita

4. Edge & Vickie Guerrero

5. Tully Blanchard & Baby Doll

6. “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin & Precious

7. Triple H & Chyna: A facet of Triple H’s Connecticut-snob gimmick in 1995 was that he would always come to the ring accompanied by beautiful women. Two years later, Triple H settled on having just one woman by his side, and she looked nothing like the fashion-model types he had previously been hanging out with...More?

8. Diamond Dallas Page & Kimberly

9. Goldust & Marlena

10. “Exotic” Adrian Street & Miss Linda

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