UFC, CBS Talking Prime Time Specials

CBS and UFC are in talks about producing one or more prime time network specials. Due to the ongoing Writer's Guild strike, UFC has more leverage now in such talks since they potentially provide unscripted programming, something all the networks will need once they run out of fresh episodes of the shows currently on schedule.

source: Los Angeles Times

Female Fighter Tests For Marijuana At ShoXC Event

Female mixed martial artist Jennifer Tate tested positive for marijuana following her first-round submission loss to Shayna Baszler on Oct. 26's ShoXC card, the California State Athletic Commission announced Thursday.

Tate, 27, has been suspended for three months and fined $500. The Stockton, Calif., native will be eligible to return to the cage on Jan. 24, 2008...More?

source: sherdog.com

Triple H In Brisbane

What if the Montreal Screwjob was Reversed?

WWE.com is currently running a “What If?” style article asking WWE personalities how the history of the company would have changed if it was Shawn Michaels who was screwed at the 1997 Survivor Series in Montreal. Triple H said, "That never would've happened. We're not that stupid."

The Hit Man: Ten years later - Part Two

After the Hit Man’s controversy-stained departure, things changed drastically in the realm of sports-entertainment. DX flourished, a rival Rattlesnake rose to stardom and the Attitude Era carried WWE into the next millennium where things continued to transform...More?

Raw Preview - Kennedy Challenges The Game

In a move that should surprise nobody, the cocky Mr. Kennedy has appointed himself the captain of his Survivor Series team, despite the fact that his squad is packed with accomplished Superstars Umaga, Finlay, Big Daddy V and MVP.

As the self-appointed captain, Mr. Kennedy is already showing signs of leadership. In fact, Capt. Kennedy has gone so far as to challenge 11-time World Champion Triple H to a Lumberjack Match this week on Raw. With just six days until the 21st annual Survivor Series, will The Game step up to the challenge?...More?

Chyna Changes Name, Tells McMahon to "Bring It!"

From tmz.com

Wrestling trainwreck Chyna has legally changed her name and challenged Vince McMahon:

"Do I want to go back to get abused by you and get punched in the head every day and have people not stand up for me besides the fans? No. Would I like to go back for one day representing myself and all these people to kick your ass and your ass only? Cause you are the boss, right Vince? Then I would love to do it. You know my number. You know where I live, obviously. And you know my name. Bring it, Vince!"...More?

I'm sure he is trembling...

Did John Cena Admit to Taking Steroids?

Interesting quote from John Cena on CNN's wrestling documentary:

When asked if he had ever taken steroids he responded "I can't tell you that I haven't, but you'll never be able to prove that I have."

The Hit Man: Ten years later - Part One

Never has an electric shade of pink been so revered as when it accented the legendary tights of WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hit Man” Hart. As venerated as this vibrant color is, however, it has not been seen from within a WWE ring for one full decade...More?

WWE Wellness Doctor Reveals Huge Number Of Suspensions

CNN aired a documentary on pro wrestling called "Death Grip: Inside Pro Wrestling" earlier tonight. The documentary will replay at 8 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

During the documentary, Dr. David Black, who oversees drug testing for WWE, said that the company has handed out a total of 30 suspensions since the implementation of the Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy in November 2005. A total of 27 WWE talents that we know of have been suspended during the program's history, including three individuals that have been suspended twice -- so it seems to add up...More?

EWEAN mulling to stage more professional wrestling

Modern wrestling, which Nepalese could watch only in television sets in the past, is now being held in their towns and cities by the professional Nepalese wrestlers.

Everest Wrestling Entertainment Association Nepal (EWEAN), established on Feb. 2003, is staging popular professional wrestling with a view to provide entertainment to the Nepalese fans.

According to EWEAN, there are altogether 24 wrestlers, out of which 16 are professional performers and eight are currently taking training.

When asked that many people allege wrestling as a mock game, Uddhab Prasad Thapaliya,
Chairperson of EWEAN said: �whatever we do in the ring is real and not fake, we perform it in front of hundreds of viewers and also sometimes the players are badly injured."

How could then it be a fake and mock game? Thapaliya questioned. He said that wrestling is a game full of technique, courage and will power...More?

source: gorkhapatra.org

Chris Masters Fired by the WWE

Chris Mordetzky, better known to wrestling fans as "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters, has been let go by World Wrestling Entertainment.

At the time of his release, Masters was 6 days into a 60 day suspension for violating WWE's Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy. It was Masters' second violation.

Here's the official word from WWE.com:

WWE has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Chris Masters. We wish Chris the best in all his future endeavors.