Hunter Back on the Road

Triple H is back on the road with WWE following the death of his brother-in-law. He worked yesterday and today in Tokyo, Japan. The Game worked with Shawn Michaels to defeat William Regal and Umaga at yesterday’s show at Differ Ariake and defeated Umaga in a no disqualification bout at today’s show at Budokan Hall.

Benoit Murder Case Closed

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia says it has closed its investigation of the killings at pro wrestler Chris Benoit’s home last June.

The department says that investigators stand by the initial conclusion that the Canadian-born Benoit killed his wife and seven-year-old son and then himself in their suburban Atlanta home. A statement issued by the Sheriff’s office today said there is no evidence that anyone else was involved...More?

source: rajah.com

Busch, Stewart put on probation after wrecks

NASCAR placed drivers Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart on probation for six races Tuesday, beginning with the Daytona 500.

The punishment stems from a confrontation between the two former series champions, who wrecked in practice last week and then carried it into the NASCAR officials' trailer...More?

WWE® Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter Results

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. Revenues totaled $132.6 million as compared to $107.6 million in the prior year quarter while operating income was $24.7 million as compared to $17.5 million in the prior year quarter. Net income was $21.5 million, or $0.30 per share, as compared to $15.5 million, or $0.22 per share, in the prior year quarter. - wwe.corporate.com

Reuters - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (WWE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reported a higher quarterly profit that topped analysts' estimates, helped by increased revenue across all its segments, sending its shares up over 9 percent.

The King of Kings returns to his thrown

WWE: Mediaplayer

Rocker says he failed MLB drug test in 2000

John Rocker claims he flunked a drug test ordered by Major League Baseball in 2000 and that he, Alex Rodriguez and other Texas Rangers were advised by management and union doctors following a spring training lecture on how to effectively use steroids.

"Bud Selig knew in the year 2000 John Rocker was taking the juice," the former pitcher said Monday of the baseball commissioner on Atlanta radio station 680. "Didn't do anything about it."...More?

source: msn.foxsports.com

Sean Waltman Attempts Suicide

Juventud Guerrera was the guest on the In Your Head show hosted by Jack, One Inch Biceps, Barbie Richards and guest co-host IYH Fan El Santo Loco at www.inyourheadonline.com.

During the interview, Juvi said that Sean Waltman recently got depressed and tried to commit suicide in Mexico. He is in the US now being taken care of. Juvi visited him the night before and he is doing well.

WWE® and mun2 Announce Winner of the “Ultimate Quinceañera” Sweepstakes

World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) and mun2 announce Starr from Van Nuys, California as the winner of the “Ultimate Quinceañera” Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes, which ran throughout the month of January on the mun2 web site (www.holamun2.com/raw), garnered nearly 10,000 unique entries and was open to female fans between the ages of 15 and 21.The sweepstakes promising the winner the “Ultimate Raw-themed Quinceañera” was co-sponsored by WWE and mun2.

Starr, whose parents are from Guatemala and El Salvador, lives in Van Nuys, CA and attends Chatsworth High School. After seeing the “Ultimate Quinceañera” spot featuring WWE Diva Melina™, Starr related to the young girl in the promo and was inspired to enter. Her mom commented that upon her daughter’s first viewing of the spot, she said, “Look Mom, that’s me!” Considered a “bright hope” by her parents, Starr volunteers every Wednesday to feed the homeless. In the excitement of winning the sweepstakes, Starr explained that she had been planning her quince for over five years and that winning would help her “have the WWE RAW® STARR PARTY” she’s always dreamed of...More?

source: corporate.wwe.com

Zednik recovering after massive blood loss

Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik required lifesaving surgery after severing his carotid artery, his agent told The Associated Press on Monday.

Zednik had surgery Sunday night and was in stable condition at a Buffalo hospital after losing a significant amount of blood during the game at Buffalo earlier in the day, agent David Schatia said. Schatia didn't have further details because he had just arrived in Montreal following a trip oversees...More?

source: msn.foxsport.com

Mick Foley: I know my role

When you look at the grapplers who revolutionised the wrestling business in the mid to late 1990s, they have taken very different paths since the end of the Attitude Era.

The Undertaker and Triple H are still at the very top and set to headline WrestleMania, Stone Cold Steve Austin comes back around once a year for a monster ovation and The Rock has left the WWE behind totally to become an A-list Hollywood star.

Of them all, only Mick Foley is happy to keep wrestling in a much more lowly role than he once enjoyed...More?

source: thesun.co.uk

Triple H on Bernie Mac

Scott Hall & Ron Simmons Enter Rehab

Former WWE and TNA star "Razor Ramon" Scott Hall has apparently taken up WWE's rehab offer. Apparently, Hall had a recent breakdown in Puerto Rico. He then decided to take up WWE's offer.

Ron 'Farooq' Simmons recently took up WWE's rehab offer as well according to Dave Meltzer. Simmons is currently staying at a rehab center in Atlanta.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter