The latest update on Walter "Killer" Kowalski from wrestlingfigs.com is the doctors feel surgery is not an option for his navigating problems, due to his age. The doctors want to continue his rehab, but Killer really wants to just go home. Bruno Sammartino spoke to Walter who was excited to speak to his friend. The ring wars have really taken a toll on Walter's back and knees, he is now walking with a walker.
April 24, 2008
'Blade Trinity' Star Gets Three Years
A judge has just sentenced Wesley Snipes to three years in prison for tax evasion. Three years was the max he could have gotten...More?
source: tmz.com
April 23, 2008
Michael Hayes Update
TMZ has confirmed that Hayes, the head writer for WWE's "Smackdown," has been suspended for 60 days -- allegedly for using racist language in front of wrestler Mark Henry. Michael's haymaker was supposedly thrown this past weekend while out drinking at a party, where reports say Hayes told Henry, "I'm more of a n----- than you are."
A rep for the WWE released this statement: "Due to inappropriate behavior, Michael Hayes was suspended for 60 days with no pay. In order to return to work, Michael Hayes will be required to undergo further evaluation."
Once a freebird, always a freebird...
Man arrested over recent WWE forum spamming
A Dublin man has been detained in accordance with the Communications Regulation Act 2002 after an alleged malicious attack on the website of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the leading professional wrestling company based in the US.
The attacks are reported to have taken place over a period of two days last weekend. The newly created WWE Fan Nation Forum was the subject of the attack...More?
source: wrestling101.com
Some people have too much time on their hands.
WWE(R) Slams Record Live Event Sell Outs in Europe
WWE’s WrestleMania® Revenge Tours of Europe finished as the most successful in WWE history, selling out 15 of 20 events. The tours generated more than $14.5 million in ticket sales revenue. More than 175,000 fans were in attendance at events in the United Kingdom, Spain, Austria, France, Switzerland, and Portugal to see their favorite Superstars from the RAW®, SmackDown® and ECW® brands...More?
source: businesswire.com
TNA launches "Cross The Line" campaign
As TNA announced in a press release on PR Newswire April 22, the company will be pushing a new worldwide marketing campaign called “Cross The Line.” The company debuted “Cross The Line” at the March 27 live edition of TNA Impact. Included was a new opening, a 30-second commercial, new graphics and having fans who attended the event literally ‘cross the line,’ by walking across caution tape as they entered into the Universal Studios “Impact Zone.” The new campaign calls on fans and wrestlers worldwide to promote the company and will be supported by a multi-tier advertising campaign.
Rumor Mill - Michael Hayes Suspension Update
Lead SmackDown writer Michael Hayes is serving a 60 day suspension. There are conflicting reports as to the reason. Prowresling.net is reporting that it was due to a racial slur. Wrestling-Edge.com is reporting that is was an incident with Carlito. You can read the reports at the links blow.
Prowrestling.net
Wrestling-Edge.com
April 22, 2008
Orton, Triple H, Cena and JBL prepare to go head-to-head
Backlash has the billing to be one of the greatest evening's of WWE action in recent memory...More?
source: skysports.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
