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

This Day in Wrestling History

Shawn Michaels defeats Triple H, Kane, Chris Jericho, Booker T & Rob Van Dam in an Elimination Chamber to capture the World Heavyweight Title.
November 17, 2002

"Bloodstained Memoirs" Now Available on DVD

Due to overwhelming popular demand, Bloodstained Memoirs will be released on DVD for the first time ever.

The most anticipated wrestling documentary of all time, featuring exclusive interviews with Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam, Roddy Piper, Keiji Muto, Ultimo Dragon, Jimmy Snuka and Christian will be available from all good DVD retailers from October 17th 2011.

DVD Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSHEIHTDznU

The DVD will feature never before seen bonus content and is available for pre-order at Amazon.com

Former TNA wrestlers Generation Me comment on their departure from the company, Rob Van Dam criticizing them

Why Generation Me are no longer with TNA: "It just comes down to money. We had crumby deals where you got paid-per-appearance. And we both had dreams to one day sign with a big professional wrestling company and when we got a TNA contract, I think we kinda jumped-the-gun. To tell you the truth, I don't even think we looked at our contracts. At first, we were making good money and thought it was pretty cool. But as time progressed, we asked for help and asked for a guarantee and we never got that. We never wanted to split-up. When they said we would be X-Division wrestlers, we didn't want to be lost in the shuffle. And when the agents couldn't even tell whether we were heel or face, that's when we decided it was time to get out."

On the controversial comments made by RVD - directed towards them: "We knew he was talking about us. At first, we were like why? I didn't feel like either of us had any issues with Rob. Rob always seemed like a loner who just did his own thing. He's not exactly the kind of guy that you would approach. Every day we saw him at TV, we both said 'hi' to him. So he didn't have the right to make comments like that. Just because we didn't go to Rob specifically, I hope he didn't take that personally. If we needed any advise, we would go to veterans like Terry Taylor, D-Lo Brown, Tommy Dreamer or Al Snow."

Wrestling Legends to Attend PWHF-X

The PWHF is pleased to welcome the following wrestling legends who will be joining us for the PWHF-X Induction:

Rob Van Dam, Mick Foley, Jeff Jarrett, Tommy Dreamer, Road Warrior Animal, Paul Ellering, J.J. Dillon, Doink Ray Apollo, Ivan Koloff, Billy Robinson, Nick Bockwinkel, The Destroyer, Dominic DeNucci, Mae Young, Donna Christenello, Larry Sharpe, Little Tokyo, Pistol Pete Sanchez, Irish Davey O'Hannon, Hillbilly Luke, Danny Hodge, Referee Dick Whoerle, Butcher Paul Vachon, Bugsy Mc Graw, Joyce Grable, Mark Lewin,Samoa Joe, Mr. Anderson, Mickie James, Matt Morgan, Pope D'Angelo Dinero.

Click here for more info on the PWHF Induction Weekend Events

This Day in Wrestling History

Shawn Michaels defeats Triple H, Kane, Chris Jericho, Booker T & Rob Van Dam in an Elimination Chamber to capture the World Heavyweight Title.
November 17, 2002

TNA Wrestling Week on Family Feud

TNA has announced that "TNA Wrestling Week" on Family Feud will air syndicated from November 1st through the 5th. It will be Rob Van Dam, Mr. Anderson, Matt Morgan, Jay Lethal and Mick Foley competing against Christy Hemme, Velvet Sky, Lacey Von Erich and Tara.

RVD = Career Pissant

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that sees through RVD's bullsh*t. Mark Madden posted this on Wrestlezone.com:

Was Rob Van Dam EVER involved a big-money program? Not even close. For RVD to refer to himself as a “rock star” while belittling the older, “jealous” wrestlers in TNA was a gratuitous insult, and gratuitously delusional. What’s going on right now in TNA makes the end of WCW look like a Swiss watch. RVD = career pissant.

AJ Styles Comments on Losing the Title to RVD

I definitely didn’t understand it. For the life of me, I couldn’t understand it. I was very surprised that I would lose that title after holding it for so long, and to somebody who has basically been out of wrestling for over a year, and was coming in from WWE. And he should have been tired from wrestling a match before that. It was like I’m not the star I thought I was. I guess I’m just a guy in TNA.

2010 PWI 500

1. AJ Styles
2. John Cena
3. C.M. Punk
4. Randy Orton
5. Chris Jericho
6. Batista
7. Shinsuke Nakamura
8. The Undertaker
9. Kurt Angle
10. Sheamus
11. Triple H
12. The Miz
13. Rey Mysterio Jr.
14. Takashi Sugiura
15. Rob Van Dam

Click here for 16-500.

11 Former ECW Wrestlers Appearing at TNA's "HardCORE Justice" PPV

TNA has confirmed that the following wrestlers will appear at their "HardCORE Justice" PPV:

Tommy Dreamer, Mick Foley, Rob Van Dam, Team 3D, Raven, Rhino, Stevie Richards, Simon Diamond, Al Snow, Axl Rotten, Johnny Swinger

The event's website is reporting that more names will be revealed in the near future.

Rob Van Dam, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, and The Beautiful People are Coming to Baltimore, MD

Saturday, August 7, 2010

31st National Sports Collectors Convention (TRISTAR Autograph Pavilion)

Baltimore Convention Center
1 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Special Offer: Purchase a TRISTAR 31st National Limited Edition Box of Brand-New TNA ICONS TRADING CARDS & Receive FREE Autographs & Photo Opportunities From All the TNA Stars! Details: www.tristarproductions.com

Surprising Return at TNA House Show

Former World Champion Booker T returned to TNA last night at the TNA live event in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

The main event last night was scheduled to be Rob Van Dam vs. AJ Styles but it was announced that Styles wouldn't be appearing because his flight was detoured to another city.

source: lordsofpain.net

Is TNA Imploding?

Looking at some of the headlines lately, one has to wonder if TNA is its own worst enemy:

They sign Jeff Hardy knowing that he has been indicted on drug charges. They sign Rob Van Dam, an admitted marijuana user. I'm not sure how these individuals will factor into any type of drug testing TNA may use.

Ric Flair is having serious financial problems including losing his NWA world title belt after pledging it as collateral to two different entities. His wife was arrested for domestic violence against him in February, and Ring of Honor is suing him for the return of $40,000 which represent monies paid in advance of appearances by Ric at there shows. Ric never made the appearances.

The loss of the six-sided ring, not promoting the X-Division and some of the real gems of the show. While I thought the ring was stupid, it is what made iMPACT! unique along with the X-Division. TNA should have being showing what is unique about them, not trying to be the WWE of the South. Losing Awesome Kong, Christopher Daniels, and Melissa Anderson doesn't help either. Misusing AJ Styles is a huge understatement.

Allowing Hulk Hogan to hire his old conies. I don't think The Nasty Boys or Bubba the Love Sponge had anything to offer and it gave less air time to the talent that deserved it. They have finally gotten rid of both, but BTLS has created quite controversy.

Constantly mentioning the WWE. It began with the Voodoo Kin Mafia (VKM-Vince McMahon's initials). The Voodoo Kin Mafia appeared in front of WWE headquarters in Stamford (which was a cheap imitation of DX invading WCW during the Monday Night Wars) and called out Triple H and Shawn Michaels but had to refer to them by their real names after being put on notice by WWE legal. Currently Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair have had matches involving potentially losing their WWE Hall of Fame rings. TNA never hesitates to refer to "that other company" or "the company up North" as though no one knows who thay are talking about. You will never hear TNA or references to it mentioned on WWE programming.

Hiring every WWE cast-off. Just because they are available doesn't mean they should work for you. Has anyone in TNA questioned what Rob Terry is on?

Hulk Hogan stated that when Dixie Carter approached him about coming to TNA, he told her he wanted "Vince McMahon" control. Now he says that he can't handle it. Let's see, he can't handle the corporate side and he has no business in the ring. So why is he there?

Bad press, bad ratings, reported low morale, top stars leaving. It seems that TNA should be taking care of home instead of trying to copy WWE.

Rumor Mill - AJ Styles Not Happy About Dropping the Title

AJ Styles was not a happy camper last night. Not only was Styles upset about having to drop the title, he was also quite upset when Van Dam failed to hook his leg for the pin. When Styles returned to the back, he simply changed and left the building without conversing with others.

The backstage reaction was mixed with some feeling Styles was being a bit of baby for not wanting to drop the title, as others felt management didn't keep Styles strong as he looked weak losing the strap the first time he didn't have Ric Flair in his corner.

In recent times, Styles has been keeping to himself, doing his own thing backstage and not always tuned in to television monitors to watch the show.

source: wrestleview.com

Video: Batista in 'Wrong Side of Town'

TNA iMPACT! Recap 03/08/10

Hulk and Flair in the ring, Jeff Hardy, Shannon Moore and RVD make an appearance. Click here.

Rob Van Dam: "You've seen me beat Big Show, The Rock, Steve Austin, and now you want to see me go over Christopher Daniels. That's confusing to me."

Rob Van Dam appeared on the "Busted Open" radio show on Tuesday to promote his appearance at Wrestle Reunion. Click here for the highlights.

Rumor Mill - Huge Names to Debut on TNA Monday Night Special

Reportedly, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, Ken Anderson and Rob Van Dam will be appearing on the January 4th edition of TNA iMPACT! Click here.

Former WWE Wrestlers to Donate Brains for Research

Former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski issued a memo to PWTorch today listing several former WWE wrestlers who have agreed to donate their brains following death to aid the research of brain trauma from repeated blows to the head.

"Over 20 wrestlers have already enrolled or recently pledged to join the study, including Rob Van Dam, Matt Morgan, Lance Storm, Ken Kennedy, Molly Holly, Tony Garea, Antonio Thomas, Dawn Marie, Kevin Fertig, and other big names who at this point choose to remain anonymous," Nowinski said in a memo. "The only group of professional athletes so far with a greater commitment to this research is NFL players, with over 60 current and retired players involved."

Nowinski issued the memo in response to ESPN's report that Andrew "Test" Martin showed signs of long-term brain damage as a result of repeated trauma to his head during his wrestling career...More?