Why WWE developmental has failed

WWE developmental has, in some shape or form, been in use for over a decade now. The most predominate of the developmental groups belongs to Danny Davis in Ohio Valley Wrestling. Yet in the last decade, WWE developmental has failed to turn out more than a handful of major stars and none of them have been mega-star level...More?

source: f4wonline.com

NSAC Opts Not To Suspend Babalu For Choke Incident

The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted today to withhold the $25,000 win bonus Renato “Babalu” Sobral earned for his Aug. 25 submission victory over David Heath at UFC 74 “Respect” in Las Vegas, Nev.

Sobral allegedly refused to relinquish a fight-ending anaconda choke on Heath during a preliminary light heavyweight bout, despite referee Steve Mazzagatti’s instructions in the cage. Heath was rendered unconscious as a result, and the crowd at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, once firmly in Sobral’s corner, showered the Brazilian with boos...More?

source: mmanews.com

Wrestling Convention

There's going to be a big wrestling convention/PPV show at the Cow Palace in San Francisco during the weekend of October 19. DirecTV, TVN and inDemand will be carrying the PPV. Several of the names being advertised are under contract to TNA, and TNA wrestlers are expressedly prohibited from appearing on non-TNA pay-per-views. The show is advertising Nash & Hall vs. Sid & mystery partner (who is hinted at being Goldberg even though Goldberg has said time and time again that he is likely done with wrestling), Team 3D vs. Steiners, Corino vs. Sandman, Muta vs. Ultimo Dragon, Greg Valentine & Dr. Death vs. Koko B. Ware & Beefcake vs. Kamala & One Man Gang vs. Warlor & Barbarian, Gail Kim vs. Tracy Brooks, Abyss vs. Shark Boy, Rikishi vs. Black Pearl (his cousin), Mil Mascaras vs. Rey Misterio Sr., Luke Hawx & Al Katrazz vs. Orlando Jordan & Kidman, and a match between Vampiro & Vic Grimes.

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