Gregory Helms will be attending two motorcycle rallies that benefit charities over the next two weeks. On April 20, Helms will be attending Locked and Loaded’s 2008 Bike Show in Raleigh, N.C., benefiting Project Prevent Wheels Across America. On April 26, he will be attending the Hope Ride in Smithfield, N.C.
source: pwinsider.com
April 17, 2008
Gregory Helms attending motorcycle rallies for charity
This Day in Wrestling History
Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch defeated Tony Atlas & Rocky Johnson for the WWWF(WWE) Tag Team title
April 17, 1984
WCW filed suit in Fulton County Superior Court against Ric Flair for breech of contract
April 17, 1998
Kane & The Undertaker defeated Edge & Christian for the WWF(E) Tag Team title
April 17, 2001
April 16, 2008
Vienna Results
WWE Title: Triple H beat Randy Orton by DQ after William Regal interfered.
Triple H kicked out of an RKO, Orton countered a Pedigree at which point Regal came out to distract the referee. Orton went for a belt shot, but Triple H countered with a low blow, gave Orton a belt shot and went for the pin. At this point Regal got into the ring and broke up the pin for the DQ. Triple H then gave Pedigrees to both Regal and Orton to send the fans home happy.
source: prowrestling.net
"Killer" Kowalski Health Update
Walter "Killer" Kowalski, the man who trained Hunter, is in a Rehab Center in Medford, MA. He apparently had some kind of a mini stroke, but is awake and alert; however it is still difficult to understand him speak.
source: wrestlingfigs.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Triple H defeated Jeff Hardy for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title
April 16, 2001
April 15, 2008
Ric Flair honored in Congress with speech on career accomplishments
U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick honored Ric Flair today in Congress. Speaking to the House of Representatives on the House floor, Myrick read a statement on Flair's accomplishments in pro wrestling, including being the first active member of WWE's Hall of Fame...More?
Rumor Mill - Joey Styles Out, Mike Adamle In
It was announced just a short while ago at today's SmackDown/ECW taping in London that Mike Adamle is the new play-by-play announcer for ECW. He will be calling tonight's entire ECW broadcast with Tazz.
With Adamle in as the new play-by-play annnouncer for ECW, Joey Styles is obviously out. However, Styles' services will be retained by the company. WWE plans on moving him to an undetermined area within the organization.
source: pwinsider.com
April 14, 2008
Walker says he once played Russian roulette
Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker once played Russian roulette with a loaded pistol as he struggled with a personality disorder. "To challenge death like I was doing, you start saying, there's a problem here," he said during an interview to be broadcast Monday night on ABC's "Nightline."
Walker suffers from dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. His experiences are chronicled in his book, "Breaking Free," which is released this week...More?
source: msn.foxsports.com
Return of King of the Ring
In a single evening, a man will become a legend as the King of the Ring tournament returns for one night only. On a special three-hour Raw event next Monday night presented by USA Network, Superstars from Raw, SmackDown and ECW will battle for the honor to be crowned King of all WWE and royally solidify their spot in sports-entertainment history.
Past ring warriors to win the prestigious King of the Ring tournament have gone on to become some of the biggest names in sports-entertainment. Triple H and Edge were each crowned the King and subsequently became two of the most prominent champions to ever step into the ring...More?
WWE to Receive Philanthropic Award
The Second Annual GI Film Festival, which will be held May 14-18, 2008 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC, recently announced that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Vince and Linda McMahon will be presented with the "Corporate Patriot Award," for their philanthropic work on behalf of the American Armed Forces.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
