DEA makes record steroid raid

Federal drug officials say they've arrested 124 people and busted 56 labs in the largest illegal steroid investigation in U.S. history.

The 18-month investigation, dubbed "Operation Raw Deal," targeted traffickers who allegedly imported raw materials from China and used them to make anabolic steroids, human growth hormone and insulin growth factor, the Drug Enforcement Administration said...More?

source: cnn.com

Shelly "Ariel" Martinez Headed to TNA

Rumors of Shelly "Ariel" Martinez headed to TNA Wrestling are true. The former manager of Kevin Thorne on WWE's ECW brand will make her TNA debut at TNA's biggest PPV of the year, Bound For Glory...More?

source: rajah.com

The many hats of WWE personality Johnathan Coachman

Johnathan Coachman does everything from being a WWE superstar to broadcasting Football and Basketball games on the Collesge Sports Television.

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Cena's time might be up

Both of WWE's world-title feuds should reach some sort of conclusion at the ''No Mercy'' pay-per-view Oct. 7. Rumors have been flying that WWE is ready to move the title off John Cena so that they can transition it back to Triple H, so the odds seem to be in Randy Orton's favor in his "last man standing'' match against Cena. I have to think Cena's father, John Sr., will cost his son the title.

source: suntimes.com

WWE Rehab Letter Sent To Over 500 Performers

Newsday has picked up on the WWE rehab letter that was published Friday. Newsday reports that WWE officials say the letter was sent to over 500 wrestlers beginning a week ago. "The decision to do so was made by Vince as a humanitarian gesture, period," WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt said in a statement. "It is not intended to be, nor is it ... an acknowledgment of responsibility for the substance problems of anybody." McDevitt said WWE's gesture "will do no more than help those who want to help themselves but lack the resources to pay for rehabilitation." Former WWE and WCW star Chris Kanyon told Newsday that the effort is "a big turnaround" from McMahon's past attempts to distance WWE from talk of drug problems.

The Lack of Talent in the WWE

More and more people have acknowledged that the WWE is suffering from a lack of talent. There simply isn't enough talented wrestlers left in the company.

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J.R.'s Superstar of the Week - Triple H

...Any man who is just over a month off the injured list and that can deal his most pesky rival (Carlito) and defeat the World Tag Team Champions (Cade & Murdoch) in one outing certainly deserves this distinguished award and the delicious products from www.jrsbarbq.com for his efforts. The Game was definitely “on” Monday night...More?

source: wwe.com

“Wrestling Reality” makes national TV debut

It all started with a pilot taping in Kentville about two-and-a-half years ago and now “Wrestling Reality” (WR) is set to make its national TV debut with a sneak-peak at the documentary portion of the series.

Co-star and co-producer Rick Doyle of Kentville says it has been a terrific journey and he, along with the other wrestlers and performers involved, are very excited...More?

source: novanewsnow.com

"Sugar" Ray Leonard Puts Over UFC

The following is an excerpt from an interview with boxing legend "Sugar" Ray Leonard from TVWeek.com:

Question: Do you watch Mixed Martial Arts competitions such as the UFC? If so are you a fan?

Sugar Ray Leonard: I do watch it. When I first saw it, I thought it was a bit much, but that was before they were regulated. Now I watch it and I like it.

I think what the UFC in particular has done, is something we haven’t done in a long time and that’s create superstars. Rampage Jackson is a character and a hell of a fighter, and you have other guys who stand out as well. That’s the key to success.

Most people don’t tune in to boxing to watch boxing, there has to be a story, personality, and style to bring in the masses. Of course, you have fans who watch no matter what, but to grow you need to have the package.

source: mmanews.com

TNA Having Auditions For New Wrestlers

Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling will host its first-ever talent audition for prospective wrestlers on Saturday, October 29 at noon in the “iMPACT Zone” at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Each participant will have the chance to showcase their talents, learn what TNA is looking for, and present any video footage and a resume to TNA Director of Talent Relations Terry Taylor,

Prospective wrestlers must be 18 or older, in good health and must sign a release as well as present proper identification. The cost of the tryout is $250 in advance. To register for the event, visit www.shoptna.com.

source: wrestlingnewsworld.com

Unmerciful showdown ahead

Just about everyone was stunned when Mr. McMahon told Triple H that Umaga was returning to face him at No Mercy. Everyone except Triple H.

“He’s the Samoan Bulldozer. I’ve seen him go through just about everybody in this business,” The Game told WWE.com. “I took him out, and I thought he’d be out longer than he is. But the fact is, he’s back.”...More?

source: wwe.com

Congress ready to rumble over WWE steroids

A dogfighting quarterback, a gambling basketball referee, a steroid cloud hanging over the new home run record and the grisly murder-suicide of a professional wrestler.

With a summer full of sports scandals, it was only a matter of time until some chairman flexed his influence and called for a congressional investigation that will bring sports superstars, and the klieg lights that follow them, to town.

And for now, the target is wrestling...More?

source: politico.com