WEC fighter Leonard Garcia has been arrested by police in a major cocaine trafficking ring that allegedly extended from Lubbock to El Paso, Texas.
March 28, 2008
TNA News - Flying Fish and Angry Fans
During the Shark Boy & Curry Man vs. Team 3D Fish Market Brawl match at Destination X, a lady about ten rows back was hit right in the face by a flying fish thrown by Brother Ray. Security immediately attended to her, took her backstage and gave her ice. As if that isn't enough, there was another flying fish incident courtesy of Brother Ray. A production assistant was trying to clean off Mike Tenay and Don West's broadcast table when another flying fish -- again thrown by Ray -- hit her right in the back of the head and she smashed face-first into the table.
TNA wrestlers and management invited approximately 700 "VIPs" and so only 200 fans were let into the venue. Anywhere from 700 to 3,000 fans were turned away at the show -- which is free by the way. A number of fans had waited 4 to 6 hours for the event. Outside, there was a rather hostile scene as a loud "F--- TNA" chant broke out.
source: wrestlezone.com
Rumor Mill - Robbie McAllister Sent Home
ProWrestling.net is reporting that WWE’s Robbie McAllister told fans who ran into him in Orlando today that WWE is sending him home and he will not be part of WrestleMania 24. If Robbie is shooting straight with the fans, it can be assumed that this is his punishment for being at the live TNA broadcast last night.
What an idiot.
Gibbons, Guillen suspensions on hold for 10 days
Major League Baseball has put the suspensions of Baltimore's Jay Gibbons and Kansas City's Jose Guillen on hold for 10 days. The decision gives players and owners more time to reach an agreement to toughen their drug rules...Negotiators are close to an agreement but have not yet struck a deal. If there is an agreement, the suspensions of Gibbons and Guillen most likely will be rescinded...More?
source: msn.foxsports.com
Intersting. If this happened in professional wreslting, all hell would break loose.
WWE doesn't pretend to be Masterpiece Theatre
And as we prepare for WrestleMania 24 this Sunday at the Florida Citrus Bowl -- where as many as 70,000 screaming, hollering fans will turn out to root for their favorite heroes and villains -- I find myself asking, why is this stuff so popular? Why do millions of people, particularly grown men, watch wrestling every week?
The answer is quite simple: professional wrestling is great theater -- a physical soap opera. The characters are attractive, particularly if you are a male who enjoys female wrestling, and like any good yarn there's a clear distinction between good and evil.
It has all the elements of classic Shakespeare: comedy, action, drama, betrayal. And it's a great diversion for people who want to escape reality for a few hours each week...More?
source: orlandosentinel.com
Just an observation...
Have you noticed that many times when Hunter is mentioned in the news, his real name is included? Look at this except from 'Alex Marvez's weekly look at professional wrestling':
A win over Michaels would give Flair enough momentum to headline the "Backlash" pay-per-view show April 27 in Baltimore against the winner of Sunday's Randy Orton-John Cena-Paul "Triple H" Levesque title match. He could then bow out by passing the torch, as it's possible any of those three performers could someday break Flair's record for world title reigns.
This seems to be unique to him.
This Day in Wrestling History
Steve Austin defeated the Rock for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
March 28, 1999
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley defeated Jacqueline for the WWF(E) Women's title
March 28, 2000
March 27, 2008
TNA Files Complaint Against Konnan
TNA Wrestling filed a complaint in the United States District Court in Texas yesterday, seeking a declaratory order that Konnan cannot pursue his complaint against the company. In his lawsuit filed against TNA, Konnan is alleging negligence on the behalf of the company as well as racial discrimination in connection with the Konnan gimmick.
According to TNA’s complaint, Konnan agreed to accept responsibility for any injuries from wrestling with the company and agreed not to file any lawsuit for damages from working with the company.
source: rajah.com
WWE Stars at TNA Taping
During tonight’s live broadcast of TNA Impact, the company’s first ever live show on TV, Robbie from the Highlanders was shown on-camera by his real name Derek Graham-Couch with a graphic saying that he was a WWE wrestler.
Shannon Moore and Chavo Guerrero were also backstage at the show
WWE officials warned talent to stay away from TNA talent during their stay in Orlando this weekend. They do not want their wrestlers seen socializing with guys from TNA. WWE feels that there should be separation between the two organizations and that TNA is piggybacking off of their weekend in Orlando.
source: wrestlezone.com
Today in Wrestling History
Clash of the Champions I
Lex Luger & Barry Windham defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard for the NWA World Tag Team title
Wrestlemania IV, Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, NJ
Randy Savage defeated Ted DiBiase in a tournament final for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
March 27, 1988
Transcript of WWE Superstars on Larry King Live
CNN.com - Transcripts
Hunter was definitely in his element. Fielding questions about the WWE and it's policies is easy for him. Putting him into more of a corporate spotlight is something the WWE should do more often.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
