Chyna on "Celebrity Rehab"

Joanie "Chyna" Laurer will be participating in a new VH1 TV series, "Celebrity Rehab" set to begin shooting soon. Gee, I thought she said she was sober now?

Isn't this woman's 15 minutes up yet?

Second Congressional Committee Requests Steroid Testing Docs from WWE

According to a report by the New York Daily News, a second congressional committee has contacted WWE and has requested documents about the company’s steroid-testing policy.

The information was requested via a letter sent to Vince McMahon by Rep. Bobby Rush, chairman of the House Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, and Rep. Cliff Sterns, the panel’s ranking Republican.

WWE spokesperson Gary Davis confirmed to the New York Daily News that the company has received the request. "We are reviewing it and will respond accordingly." Davis told the publication.

White says UFC's punishment is going to intensify

...Everybody knows our position on steroids. We invest a lot of money in these guys, then they get caught doing something stupid. It's going to happen. It's so hard to deal with. Should I call everybody every day and say, 'Don't snort cocaine, don't smoke heroin, don't kill anybody, don't drink and drive, don't do steroids'? It's common sense. Steroids are illegal. If you get caught by the athletic commission, you're getting suspended and fined and you'll never be looked at the same way again...More?

The Dog is Free

Duane "Dog" Chapman found out conclusively today that he won't be locked up in a Mexican jail -- and he could barely contain his relief. Que bueno!

In a statement to AETV.com, the famed Bounty Hunter told fans, "I'm just like in shock right now," after a Mexican court granted him his freedom this morning. Still, he refused to take the opportunity to talk trash; instead, the clearly emotionally drained Dog -- one of TV's toughest tough guys -- just lost it...More?

Hulk Becomes Deputy Sheriff

Lou Ferrigno might not turn green and start bursting through his t-shirt anymore, but pity the celebutard who rubs the law the wrong way in L.A. county, now that he's a reserve Deputy Sheriff!...More?

Pissilli suspended after failing drug test

Italian golfer Alessandro Pissilli has been suspended after failing a drug test, the Italian Olympic Committee said Wednesday.

Pissilli, who plays on the Italian pro tour, tested positive for the banned diuretic Finasteride at the Omnium National Championship on June 29.

Pissilli has been suspended by the Italian Golf Federation and could face a two-year ban if found guilty of a doping violation...More?

Faith Hill Confronts Fan From Stage for Groping Husband Tim McGraw at Louisiana Show

Callers to a morning radio show said they were embarrassed and angry that a female fan groped Tim McGraw after his concert at the Cajundome last weekend.

The woman grabbed McGraw in the crotch area at the close of his set Saturday as the 40-year-old country singer walked between the barricade and the stage to greet fans...More?

General in Pat Tillman Probe Reprimanded, Panel Receives Demotion Referral

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Phillip Kensinger, a three-star general formerly in charge of U.S. special operations in Afghanistan, was singled out for censure Tuesday for his role in notifying the family of Army Ranger Pat Tillman, who died by friendly fire in April 2004.

Army Secretary Peter Geren has ordered a review board to investigate whether to strip Kensinger of one of his stars, which would also reduce his pension by approximately $900 a month if the board of four-star generals recommends this rebuke. Their recommendation is non-binding.

Nine other officers were also criticized but not punished...More?

Congress Heal Thy Self

Eric Bishoff has another great post on his blog in reference to the congressional hearings on wrestling:

...Congress has “requested” documents from WWE relating to their drug testing policy. I hope that the likes of Dave Meltzer and Wade Keller are happy. I am sure they are, as more than likely they might get a chance to be on television, or at the very least will see the traffic to their websites and subscriptions to their wrestling tabloids increase. After all, they worked hard to contribute to the media frenzy that rushed to vilify the wrestling business. They continue to promote the “death and drug culture” on their websites and prop up self-promoting sycophants that still can’t deal with the fact that they are irrelevant...This is nothing more than a chance for a handful of parasitic politicians who feed off the teat of the public coffers, and are more reliant on television face time than Joanie Laurer to extend their careers...Perhaps congress hasn’t heard about the immigration problem, or issues like Katrina. Perhaps the fact that government funded and administered programs that allow astronauts to fly space shuttles while legally under the influence of alcohol is just not newsworthy enough. Maybe the fact that members of their own body like U.S. Representative William Jefferson is accused of soliciting bribes, laundering money, obstructing justice and hiding pay offs in his freezer is just too mundane and doesn’t equate to votes. Or how about the esteemed member of congress from the state of Florida (Bob Allen) that was recently arrested for offering to polish the knob of an undercover police officer in a men’s room in exchange for a $20.00 bill? Congress feels the need/opportunity to stand up (get face time) and investigate professional wrestling. I’ve got a better idea. Hey Congress: investigate thyself....More?

Dana White To Be Profiled On CNBC

CNBC's Scott Wapner profiles Dana White as the no-holds-barred business brains behind the sport's biggest brand. White -- who is described in the segment as a cross between George Foreman and Jack Welch -- had the vision to take the company to where it is today: the fastest growing sport in the United States. Wednesday, August 1st at 1pm PT/1am ET.

Another Possible Triple H Return Spoiler

The August 13th edition of RAW from Madison Square Garden in New York will also be the night where the company will tape the next Saturday Night’s Main Event. WWE Canada is reporting that this edition of SNME will air on August 18th at 11:30 PM. While it has not been announced anywhere yet, it is expected that the show will air on NBC on the same night here in the United States (August 18th).

Another interesting thing to note about the August 13th RAW taping, it is expected that this will be the show that Triple H will make his long awaited return on.

Kurt Angle: Congressional Hearings on Wrestling

Kurt Angle was recently interviewed by the Tri-Valley Herald in California. In regards to Congress getting involved in wrestling, Angle says wrestling should be classified more as music or acting. "If you take the percentage of rock stars and actors who have ended up in rehab, or overdosing, it wouldn't be any different than pro wrestling." In relation to the Chris Benoit tragedy Angle said, "As much as I loved him, and what he stood for before that happened, the WWE did not kill Chris' family. Chris decided to do that on his own. I decided to become addicted to painkillers on my own. WWE didn't do it, I did it. I took responsibility for what I went through. We're all independent contractors and we all take responsibility for our own actions, If our job is affecting our lives, and it's going to drive us crazy, quit."