Professor Wrestling: True Tales

By Professor Wrestling, The Grappling ScholarLast week, I told you my favorite ring memory -- the night I was lucky enough to be a ring announcer for the old WWF at the Duluth Arena. This week, it's your turn. I laid down the gauntlet and asked for a few stories from the class, and you responded nicely. Here's the best of the bunch,

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WWE Family Feud Special & Save_US.222 Video Updates

WWE's Family Feud specials featuring Superstars vs. Divas will air on November 5th through the 9th. Videos have surfaced online of Batista, King Booker, Jonathan Coachman, Kennedy and Ric Flair taking on Queen Sharmell, Michelle McCool, Brooke, Layla El and Maria. In one clip, Maria basically gives away an answer with one of those "Maria moments."

WWE.com has a tiny, inconsipcous link at the bottom of WWE.com which links to the SAVE_US.222 video.

Amazing Kong to TNA

TNA has signed female giant "The Amazon Kong" to compete in the new TNA knockouts division. She will debut on the final Impact! before Bound For Glory.

Triple H/Vince Promo from Raw

Ten worst athletes-turned-entertainers

1) Shaquille O'Neal
2) Joe Namath
3) Mitch Gaylord
4) Magic Johnson
5) Wilt Chamberlain
6) Lyle Alzado
7) Dennis Rodman
8) Brian Bosworth
9) Jack McDowell
10) Hulk Hogan

The Hulkster is a great American success story, except for the part about steroids. But his movie work fell short. There seemed to be some hope for him after he appeared as the fabulous "Thunderlips" in Rocky III, but then came "Suburban Commando" . . . "Thunder in Paradise". . . "Mr. Nanny" . . . "Santa With Muscles" . . . "Muppets from Space" . . . and lots of derisive reviews from the critics.

He is rallying with the reality show "Hogan Knows Best" on VH1. Watching an over-the-hill pro wrestler guide his attractive daughter to Britney Spears-like breakout (without the substance abuse, head-shaving and mom slapping) has made for some decent TV.

source: msn.foxsports.com

Trip-Up Time

...Popular opinion dictates the most polished ear-bender of the present day is Triple H. Married to the boss’s daughter, the 10-time champ cannot shake off the accusations that his political manoeuvres backstage have furthered his career more than the patented Pedigree, or spine-buster ever have.

It’s not that simple if you ask me. As Trip told FT in his first and only British interview in years, he couldn’t give a toss about the tongue-lashing he receives. After all, he was widely regarded as the best wrestler going before he married Steph. But he’s hardly helping himself since he returned from injury at Summerslam...More?

source: dailystar.co.uk

What do your old favorite classic WWF superstars look like today?

Come inside and find out

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The Game that Never Ends

Why can’t Mr. McMahon and Triple H just get along?

These two have been at each other’s throats on-and-off for eight years now. They have been allies and even in-laws. But for the most part, the Chairman and The Cerebral Assassin have been mortal enemies, playing a never-ending game of one-upmanship – with another round in their duel set to take place in a one-on-one match Monday on Raw.

And though their showdown is days away, Triple H already suggests little will be settled between them on Monday – or maybe ever...More?

Triple H to Tour Australia

WWE has announced the following superstars are scheduled for their November RAW tour of Australia: John Cena, Triple H, Randy Orton, Umaga, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy, Paul London & Brian Kendrick, Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch, Candice Michelle, Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, William Regal, Val Venis, Snitsky, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, The Highlanders, Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas, Cody Rhodes and Daivari.

The Rock Comments on Mixed Martial Arts

...Well, I think that there is still great boxing out there, and there are fights coming up that I look forward to seeing. But mixed martial arts is just phenomenal. It is so hot, and it's clear to me why it's so popular. I have a ton of love and respect for those guys. I've become friends with a bunch of those guys and they have my support. I think mixed martial arts requires an amazing athleticism, and those guys must put together a strategy and a game plan every single time they go out and fight because it's not one-dimensional, it's not so predictable. On any given day, the greatest can go down. I think it's really exciting to see the success that MMA is having right now. Everything that that sport provides and all the attention that people are diverting to that entity right now is well-deserved, and it's -- well, it's a big deal and I'm excited about it...More?

Deadman Stalking

Legend has it that in Europe during the Middle Ages, Hun invaders would mark their territory by mounting the head of a slain enemy on a stake. Undertaker went a step further at Unforgiven, reclaiming his territory by leaving the body of the World’s Strongest Man broken and battered on the mat. The conquered mass of Mark Henry in his wake sent a clear message: That Undertaker’s resurrection is complete, and no one on the SmackDown roster should feel safe from his wrath...More?

Oft-Burglarized Store Hits Back With Hidden GPS

After five burglaries at his store this summer, Chris Rowland decided to plant Global Positioning System devices in some of his merchandise.

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