UFC Ultimate Fighter 7 Now Taking Applications

The Spike TV reality series The Ultimate Fighter 7 is now taking applications for this seasons contestants.The application deadline for want to be cast members is Monday, Nov. 26. Casting for the show will likely be concluded by January, and the filming will begin in April.

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WWE could benefit if writers strike

The threat of a writers strike in Hollywood could be good news for WWE. NBC representatives have said if their shows are unavailable because of a strike, the network would turn to WWE for new programming to fill the open slots. This not only would give WWE much-needed mainstream attention but also would force the creative team to come up with first-rate material.

source: suntimes.com

Wrestling is religion for lucha libre fans

No sneak-attack sucker punches.

No locker room ambushes.

Little if any interference from outside the ropes.

What kind of professional wrestling outfit is this?

"We're the National Wrestling Alliance ... we've been around for over 60 years," David Marquez said. "We put all the action inside the ring. We want the athleticism to tell the story. We put the wrestling first."

Marquez is a veteran in the professional wrestling trade, serving as an executive and producer within the NWA. On Nov. 10, the long-time organization with historic ties to Ric Flair, Sting and Harley Race will present the Lucha Libre Mexicana "Libertad" wrestling card at the Hammond Civic Center.

For a not-so-simple translation, the Spanish word for pro wrestling is "lucha libre," which morphs to "free fighting" when translated back to English. But don't worry, you'll won't need subtitles to follow the action. Just a quick eye...More?

source: nwitimes.com

New Game in the Fire Pro Wrestling Series

The wait is nearly over. The best and latest game in the Japanese Fire Pro Wrestling series, Fire Pro Wrestling Returns, makes it’s long awaited US debut. The game boasts a roster of an unprecedented 327 superstars with 500 available Create-a-Wrestler slots, along with match types never before seen in US wrestling games. Can you say ghetto fork or barbwire landmine exploding deathmatch?...The game mixes both MMA and professional wrestling, a popular concept in Japan where the title originates. There are striking style matches, and even a cage match that looks remarkably similar to the UFC’s Octagon. No game before has cross-promoted or mixed professional wrestling and MMA like this.

source: cinemablend.com

Professor Wrestling: Chatting With Rey Mysterio

It's a Thursday night in October. Rey Mysterio's new 3-disc DVD set, "The Biggest Little Man," is in stores everywhere. That means WWE's publicity machine has Mysterio in plug mode: 12-hour days pitching the product to anyone willing to spread the word...More?

CNN Wrestling Documentary

CNN will be airing a documentary on Professional Wrestling on Wednesday at 9pm. The documentary crew have been working on this for a good few months and at one point you may remember reports that they had cameras at an ECW taping, so WWE footage is likely.

The Fabulous Moolah Passes Away

A legend in the history of WWE's women's division Fabulous Moolah has passed away at the age of 84.

Many fans will remember the Hall Of Famer for her humorous appearances with Mae Young but she was there from day one.

Moolah's career was recognized in the 2004 documentary "Lipstick and Dynamite", which looked at the pioneering days of women's professional wrestling, featuring Moolah, Mae Young and Penny Banner, among others. And she released an autobiography via WWE in 2004.

Moolah had recently undergone an eye transplant and was scheduled to have her shoulder replaced.

In the world of women’s wrestling, there will always be one irrefutable legend that stands head and shoulders above the rest: The Fabulous Moolah. She was the longest reigning champion in the history of her chosen sport, or any sport for that matter. And with more than 50 years in the business to her credit, she established a legacy that will never be forgotten, making her name synonymous with female wrestling.

source: wrestlezone.com

IFL, UFC undergoing big changes

A world grand prix tournament’s success holds one mixed martial arts organization’s future in the balance, while MMA’s biggest organization finally unveiled its pay-per-view numbers and other oddities transpired this week.

It may be the start of a revolution....More?

source: msnbc.msn.com

Vince McMahon Speaks on promoting PPV, John Cena, Retirement, More

The Orlando Sentinel recently caught up with Vince McMahon where he talked about promoting WWE's WrestleMania 24. Below are some highlights which include him talking about pro wrestling as a sport, the Chris Benoit tragedy, and retiring, just to name a few.

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WWE Suspends Two Superstars

WWE just sent out the following release:

World Wrestling Entertainment Suspends Two Performers - STAMFORD, Conn., November 2, 2007 �" In accordance with its Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, WWE today suspended the following performers for violations: Chris Mordetzky (Chris Masters) for 60 days (second violation) and Harry Smith (D. H. Smith) for 30 days (first violation).

Morning business file: Death drags WWE down

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., producer of television's "WWE Friday Night SmackDown," said third-quarter profit fell 8.3 per cent because of costs linked to the death of performer Chris Benoit, a Canadian who was raised in Edmonton...More?

source: canada.com