Congressional Letter sent to Vince McMahon

The letter from Congress to Vince McMahon concerning the WWE Wellness Program can be viewed here.

Former WWE Star Launches New Website

Former WWE star, Chris Nowinski, head of The Sports Legacy Institute which is designed to help educate others on the effects of brain trauma and concussions, has recently launched its official website; www.sportslegacy.org.

Plenty of background information is provided on the Institute's cause, as well as those who are involved with the organization.

To Catch A Predator - Lights, Camera, Entrapment?

A high-powered celebrity lawyer representing a doctor accused of being a sexual predator went after "Dateline NBC" yesterday in a California courtroom.

Blair Berk, whose clients include Lindsay Lohan, Mel Gibson and Halle Berry, is currently representing Dr. Maurice Wolin, a prominent oncologist. The doctor was taken down by cops last year as "Dateline" cameras rolled. Prosecutors say Dr. Wolin made plans to have a sexual encounter with someone on the Internet who he thought was a 13-year-old girl. In fact, the person who was IMing Dr. Wolin was self-proclaimed "evil vigilante" Xavier Von Erck, founder of Perverted Justice...More?

10 Stars You Won't Believe Aren't Gay

CRACKED team investigated this hotbed issue, and what they found will shock and amaze you.

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WWE Signs Third Generation Member of the Von Erich Family

The WWE has apparently signed Lacey Adkisson, the daughter the late Kerry Von Erich to a (presumably) developmental deal. On her MySpace.com page, Adkisson announced, "Just signed with WWE!! Following daddy's foot steps...! Wish me luck!!"

Lacey, 21 years old, would be the the first third-generation member of the famous Von Erich wrestling family, who were the centerpiece of the legendary World Class Championship Wrestling territory based out of Dallas, Texas. WWE is slated to release a WCCW documentary DVD set this December.

Lacey's father Kerry, a former NWA World and WWF Intercontinental champion, was considered one of the top babyfaces of the 1980s. He passed away in 1993 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Raw Ratings

WWE officials were informed on August 2, 2007 by Nielsen Media Research that there was a technical issue affecting the listed ratings of several programs last week, including Monday Night Raw.

This explains the dramatic drop in the rating for Raw last week, dropping from a 3.4 last week to a 2.5.

Assuming no error took place (as speculated with last week's number) this week’s edition of RAW did a 3.8 cable rating. According to Nielson Media Research the first hour did a 3.67 with the second doing a 3.94.

WWE officials can breathe a sigh of relief as bringing back the Mr. McMahon character did as they expected.

source: wrestlezone.com & wrestlingnewsworld.com

Raw Ended with a Bang... Again

Mr. McMahon gets served with a paternity summons

Another Possible Triple H Return Spoiler

The following has been confirmed for next Monday’s edition of RAW live from the Madison Square Garden in New York:

WWE Heavyweight Champion John Cena & WWE Intercontinental Champion Umaga vs. Randy Orton & Carlito

King Booker being “coronated” by Jerry “The King” Lawler

It is also expected that we will see the return of Triple H live on next week’s edition of RAW.

source: PWInsider.com

Family trying to cope as Benoit's body cremated

The body of wrestler Chris Benoit has been cremated, according to his father.

Speaking from his Sherwood Park home yesterday, Michael Benoit wouldn't confirm whether his son's ashes are now in the Edmonton area, nor would he say what the family intends to do with the remains.

Contrary to a posting on a website, Michael said his son's organs were not harvested for medical use. He said it's unfortunate, but Chris's organs weren't viable for donation.

The 40-year-old WWE wrestler killed his wife Nancy and seven-year-old son Daniel before hanging himself at his Fayetteville, Ga., home June 24.

Michael told Sun Media the family is still coming to terms with the tragic deaths...More?

Hummer Fans' Convoy of Compassion

In the days since eco-vandals smashed and gashed his Hummer, Gareth Groves has become a reluctant symbol.

Carbon-neutral zealots have called him a narcissist, a polluter, a small man. "If you want to drive a Hummer, go to Iraq," one detractor told the 32-year-old District resident.

Others, including Hummer enthusiasts and people annoyed by what they see as self-righteous environmentalism, have offered sympathy, support, even space in their garage for the crippled H2...More?

Bob Arum Goes On Rant About Steroid Use In The UFC

Bob Arum was a guest on FOX Sports Radio out of Las Vegas recently and was quite outspoken towards the UFC and company president Dana White in particular.

Arum went on a big rant about steroids in UFC saying, "I'm not a pharmacologist so I'm not qualified for the UFC. There's more steroids and drugs in the UFC than the Tour de France. They'd better clean up their act. Because I don't care if I am 110, it's disgraceful to be involved in a so-called sport where every other athlete is using prohibited drugs."..More?

Zuffa Cracking Down Legally On Use Of 'Octagon'

Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization, announced today that the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued an Order granting Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment regarding Federal claims of Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition against Total Fighting Alliance (“TFA”) and Todd Meacham Promotions.

The Court also issued a permanent injunction against TFA prohibiting TFA from any use of the Octagon™ competition mat, the Octagon™ cage and/or the Octagon™ logo in promoting mixed martial arts events, its website or merchandise. The Court found as a matter of law that the octagonal-shaped competition mat and fighting enclosure are distinctive trademarks and trade dress, have acquired secondary meaning and are inextricably linked with Zuffa and the UFC brand in the marketplace...More?