HBO-UFC Negotiations End, No Deal Reached

According to an article in today's MultiChannel News, the negotiations for UFC on HBO have ended without a deal.

"After lots of discussion it became apparent that the business model doesn't make sense for either one of us. So we agreed to go our separate ways," said HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg in a statement. "You never know what the future holds. We have enormous respect and admiration for the executives we dealt with at the UFC. We with them well."

source: wrestlezone.com

Roller Coaster Night

Don’t expect Triple H to complain about the unmerciful night he had at No Mercy. That’s just not The Game’s style.

The Game patiently sat in the trainer’s room and watched the doctors sew up the gash in his head after his Last Man Standing Match with Randy Orton. His face was caked with blood and he was without the WWE Championship.

Mr. McMahon truly had No Mercy on The Game Sunday night. This was not the way Triple H had envisioned his night ending, especially with the way it began. After the Legend Killer had been awarded the WWE Championship at the start of No Mercy, The Game shocked Orton and the world by challenging and defeating him for his 11th World Championship...More?

TNA News

TNA will be touring Canada by years end.

TNA is in negotiations with a former WWE IC and European champion.

A new TNA entrance theme CD is coming in 2008.

TNA will launch an all new website soon.

Angle’s Attorney Disputes DUI Charges; Blames Fame

Kurt Angle’s Defense attorney Mike Santicola told WTAE-TV out of Pittsburgh, PA that there is no basis for DUI charges brought against his client last Friday.

Santicola stated in an interview conducted by WTAE that law enforcement officers have "no firsthand knowledge of him [Angle] operating a vehicle and they don't have any evidence of him operating a vehicle while intoxicated."

Santicola blamed Angle’s fame for the charges that they are disputing saying, "Part of this may be that Kurt is a celebrity," Santicola said. "But the fact still remains there's no evidence of his being intoxicated when he was operating that vehicle."

It was also revealed in the interview by Santicola that Angle declined a blood test under the advice of his agent. The charges could lead to the TNA Champion getting his driver’s license revoked for one year.

source: wrestlezone.com

Former WWE Superstars: Where Are They Now?

This article is pretty much what the title of it says. This is an article that will update you on where some of the former WWE superstars are at and what they are doing currently for fun or to make a living. Whatever the case, let's get started:

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Breaking News: Marion Jones Admits to Steroid Use

Track star Marion Jones has acknowledged using steroids as she prepared for the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney and plans to plead guilty tomorrow in New York to two counts of lying to federal agents about her drug use and an unrelated financial matter, according to a letter Jones sent to close family and friends.

Jones, who won five medals at the Sydney Olympics, said she took the steroid known as "the clear" for two years beginning in 1999, according to the letter, which was read to The Washington Post by a person who had been given a copy. A person familiar with Jones's legal situation who requested anonymity confirmed the relevant facts that were described in the letter...More?

source: washingtonpost.com

Joel Simon Out - Michael Lake in at WWE Films

World Wrestling Entertainment® has hired Michael Lake as President of its WWE Films division. A 36-year veteran of the movie and television industries, Lake recently served as Executive Producer for WWE Film’s The Condemned, starring Stone Cold Steve Austin™.

As President of WWE Films replacing Joel Simon, Lake will report directly to WWE® Chairman, Vince McMahon. He will be tasked with developing theatrical and direct-to-video opportunities for WWE Films that provide unmatched on-screen action as vehicles for WWE Superstars. In addition to feature films, Lake will also work to develop new television projects that will benefit from an affiliation with WWE or its Superstars...More?

Top UFC Fighter Fired for Steroid Usage

Mmanews .com is reporting that Another mixed martial artist has tested positive for an anabolic steroid. Anthony Torres, who was stopped in the first round of his fight with Jess Liaudin at UFC 75 in London on Sept. 8, tested positive for Boldenone, UFC vice president Marc Ratner said. Because there is no entity which regulates MMA in the United Kingdom, the UFC administered drug tests at random before and after the fights that night. Torres was found to have Boldenone in his system. He will not be able to be punished by a commission since none has jurisdiction, but Ratner said the UFC plans to advise athletic commissions of the positive test. The UFC released Torres from his contract for poor performance after the loss to Liaudin, Ratner said.

Kurt Angle's Attorney Says Angle's Arrest Was Improper

Attorneys for Kurt Angle issued a statement this morning to TMZ.com saying that their client is innocent, was wrongly arrested and is a target due to his celebrity status. Here is that statement:

"Kurt Angle maintains his innocence relative to the charges brought by the police in this matter. The improper arrest occurred in the middle of the afternoon after Mr. Angle showed no signs of intoxication. The police have no blood alcohol content and not firsthand knowledge of his operation of his vehicle. We believe the motivation for this arrest is based upon Kurt Angle's celebrity status and we are confident that we will prevail when the truth becomes evident."

UFC WiRED

UFC® WiRED™, a hard-hitting journey back in time featuring some of the greatest bouts ever held in the famous UFC Octagon™, premieres this weekend in over 130 markets throughout the United States starting Saturday, October 6...More?

Stone Cold Done with Wrestling

Stone Cold Steve Austin recently did a short interview with iF Magazine regarding his future as an actor. Austin told the magazine the following:

"[Acting] is what I'm pursuing full time. I'm through with wrestling. Wrestling was one of the best jobs, the most fun I've ever had in my life, and I had a good time doing it. Fifteen years on the road, it's time to do something else...More?

Ric Flair's WWE Status

Ric Flair met with Vince McMahon on 9/20 at Titan Towers, and according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the meeting didn't go well. McMahon was upset that Flair brought lawyers with him. There are unsolved issues which nobody appears to be aware of. The meeting resulted in the two sides being farther apart.

Flair owes the company a significant amount of money. McMahon extended Flair a sizeable personal loan to help the "Nature Boy" resolve his tax problems with the IRS.

In terms of creative, Raw head writer Brian Gewirtz is against the push of Flair beating top guys on his way out at his age since he would be leaving the squared circle.