...Here's another excerpt from the same article on Chuck Liddell being given a random drug test by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his infamous appearance on a Texas morning TV show:
Liddell also addressed the health concerns that followed his early March appearance on the Dallas television show, "Good Morning Texas," when he fell asleep while discussing the film "300."
"I had pneumonia and a fever," Liddell said.
The fighter said he was out late, then took the prescription sleeping pill Lunesta and an over-the-counter dose of Nyquil before waking early to make the television appearance, which can be viewed on YouTube.
"I needed six to eight hours of sleep and only got three," Liddell said. "They should've never got me out of bed."
Following the rambling, often incoherent discussion, Liddell said he was ordered off the promotional road by UFC President Dana White, and was subsequently subjected to a random drug test by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Keith Kizer, executive officer of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, said Liddell passed the drug test.
"He's been tested several times and has never ran afoul of our tests," Kizer said. "Chuck was in a weird state on that show. I don't blame people for being concerned about him, but he silenced his critics."
Ibarra, however, criticized Liddell for appearing on television in that state.
"It was unfortunate that someone so important in the world of mixed-martial arts makes a decision to be out there in the spotlight in a condition like that," Ibarra said. "Hopefully, he learns for the sport and himself to be more reputable."
To read the complete article by Lance Pugmire, visit LATimes.com.
source: wrestlingnewsworld.com
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March 26, 2007
UFC Chuck Liddell Slurs and Sleeps Through Interview 300
WWE and Timbaland Join Forces
By Kara A. Medalis
Written: March 26, 2007
World Wrestling Entertainment is pleased to officially announce it has signed a deal to work with Timbaland, the world-famous record producer, song writer, rapper and huge WWE fan. Timbaland is an avid WWE Divas fan, and has big plans to use some of the Sexiest Women in Television in his next video. (No word yet on which lucky Divas will film with Timbaland.)
“WWE is extremely excited about the opportunity to work with Timbaland. We promise the Divas will help make Timbaland the hottest music video ever,” said Kristin Prouty, WWE’s Vice President of Entertainment Relations.
Timbaland’s second solo album, Timbaland Presents Shock Value, will be released worldwide April 3 on Interscope Records. The album’s first single, titled “Give It To Me,” features two of today’s hottest acts, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. Known for working with fellow major artists, Timbaland’s other special guests on Timbaland Presents Shock Value include The Hives, Fall Out Boy, 50 Cent, She Wants Revenge and Elton John.
For more on Timbaland, visit his official Web site at Timbalandmusic.com. Stay tuned to WWE.com for upcoming news on the exciting new partnership between WWE and Timbaland.
source: wwe.com
March 25, 2007
Tito Ortiz No-Shows, Bout With Dana White Never Happened
The following is from Dave Meltzer's website, WrestlingObserver.com:
Tito Ortiz no-showed the weigh-in and the fight never happened.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission was not happy with this turn of events as they had officials there. Dana White was there and got weighed-in. There was no communication from Ortiz as to why he wasn't there. Ortiz did call White and leave him a messages saying that he was letting him off the hook, but White didn't think that message meant he was cancelling the match.
Spike TV was scheduled to air a 90 minute television special building up the PPV of the fight.
mmanews.com
Making a Legend
The documentary "Wrestling with Shadows" brings up an interesting dilemma that wrestlers face later in their career. As wrestlers get older and their accomplishments begin to mount, they grow concerned with their legacy. Younger wrestlers add to the conflict as they gain popularity each week and a larger fanbase. Ultimately, wrestlers strive to preserve their character and desire to be immortal.
Although Hart started his career as a heel in the Hart Foundation, he soon adopted the face role. His sound technical skills in the ring made him known as "The Excellence of Execution". After winning the WWF championship on multiple occasions, Bret's place as a champion was sealed. At this point Bret did believe himself to be the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.
Hart portrayed his character as a hero who followed the rules and always did the right thing. He obviously knew how to wrestle, which he prided himself on, and he considered himself to be a role model for young children. Before every match Hart can even be seen giving his glasses to a child near the ring. When Stone Cold Steve Austin and DX gained popularity, Bret felt this as a personal attack towards his good guy character and that wrestling fans were turning their backs on him. Wth little distinction between bret the wrestler and Bret the person, it was only natural for him to feel worried about his future in the WWF.....More?
source: http://mitcmsprowrestling.blogspot.com
March 24, 2007
Top Ten Reasons the WWE Needs Triple H
10. Better hair then most female models.
9. Looks great in boots.
8. Perfect look and body for wrestling…or sex.
7. Ratings are down…because I have not been watching.
6. The tanning industry would suffer greatly.
5. Wrestlemania will suck without him.
4. There aren’t too many people that can tolerate Vince McMahon.
3. The smarks would have no one to hate.
2. Shawn Michaels is lonely.
1. The fans miss him.
March 23, 2007
Less-Violent Mixed Martial Arts a Booming Business
By Pat Graham
Associated Press
AP Business Writer Adam Goldman in New York and AP Writer David Eggert in Michigan contributed to this report.
Ken Shamrock threw his opponent on the mat and cranked his rival's leg back, snapping his ankle moments into the match. The vicious attack didn't begin to satisfy the crowd. They wanted blood, and Shamrock, who calls himself the world's most dangerous man, had merely given them a broken ankle. ''They were throwing things at me,'' said Shamrock of the Denver audience at the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993. ''They were so mad that I had a hard time getting out of the arena. Can you believe it? I broke his ankle, and they wanted more.''
Now, less has become so much more for mixed martial arts, which combines judo, boxing, karate, Muay Thai, kickboxing, tae kwon do, jiu-jitsu and wrestling.
By restricting the violence, the sport has found its way back into the spotlight, attracting new fans without alienating its original hard-core base. ''The way I look at it, it's a fight, and violence sells,'' said Ron Kort, CEO of New Era Fighting, a new MMA series. ''WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) is great, but it's fake. UFC is great, because the violence is there. We're trying to add entertainment with violence.'' And business is booming.
The International Fight League has deals in place with Coca Cola's Vault energy drink, Suzuki and Microsoft's Xbox. Meanwhile, the UFC is challenging WWE in pay-per-view profits, and networks are scurrying to line up MMA shows. The UFC, Japan-based Pride Fighting Championships, King of the Cage and newcomers IFL, Elite Xtreme Combat and New Era Fighting, to name a few, have turned MMA into a big-money venture.
UFC president Dana White, who, with the help of brothers Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, took over and revitalized the struggling company in 2001, welcomes the competition. But he worries a serious injury in any series will damage the sport's carefully refurbished image — one he has spent years and millions of dollars crafting.
''Anyone who can rub two nickels together to buy a cage, and can combine three letters together, is coming into the sport,'' White said. ''But the bad guys and shady companies can end up hurting it. I'm always worried that something bad is going to happen. And it will reflect bad on us.''...More?
source: the.honoluluadvertiser.com
Lord of the Ring
Vince McMahon is the WWE's biggest villain, and he loves it
Adam Graham / The Detroit News
Few people can get away with threatening to shave the heads of an entire arena full of people, but Vince McMahon pulls it off with conviction, style, and -- dare we say -- grace.
While pro wrestling is overflowing with over-the-top, larger-than-life characters, the WWE Chairman is perhaps the most oversized character of all, and he relishes his role as the company's biggest villain.
"This is fun, this is exciting, and that's what the WWE is," McMahon told The News by phone on Thursday. "It's so much fun being me."
It shows. In anticipation of WrestleMania 23 April 1 at Ford Field and his hair vs. hair "Battle of the Billionaires" match against Donald Trump, McMahon talked to us from the WWE World Headquarters in Stamford, Conn., about his in-ring character, Trump, and the steroid scandal that targeted several WWE performers earlier this week....More?
source: www.detnews.com
Queen of Soul to sing for WWE
Adam Graham / The Detroit News
King Booker won't be the only royalty on hand at WrestleMania 23 April 1 at Ford Field.
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, will perform "America the Beautiful" at the event, the WWE announced Thursday.
The performance will mark a homecoming, of sorts, for Franklin: She also performed "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania III in 1987 at the Pontiac Silverdome, and her "Who's Zooming Who?" acted as the event's official theme song.
More than 65,000 tickets have been sold to WrestleMania 23. WWE officials say tickets have been sold in all 50 states and in 22 countries outside of the U.S.
WWE officials announced Thursday they will release between 500 and 700 additional seats for WrestleMania 23 as early as Friday.
source: www.detnews.com
March 21, 2007
March 20, 2007
Triple H vs. The Game - J.R.'s Comments
....So the rapper who calls himself “The Game” is looking to rumble with HHH? Sounds like the rapper needs some publicity. I suggest he attempt to produce more hits and not put himself in a position to be embarrassed not that the real “Game” would give him the time of day. Publicity seeking is all this is....
source: http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog
