The University of Virginia-Wise has banned mixed martial arts events on campus after several people were injured in a cage fight. One person was sent to a hospital, but no one was seriously injured in last month’s amateur event that drew a crowd of 600 to the school’s gymnasium...More?
source: nbc4.com
May 4, 2008
Injuries Prompt University To Ban Cage Fights
Raw House Show Results: Hamilton
WWE Championship Street Fight: Triple H (C) vs. Randy Orton
Orton comes out to mixed reaction and Triple H follows with a huge pop. They go at it for awhile then Orton finally goes to the outside and grabs a garbage can from under the ring. Orton blasts Triple h with it, but its not enough so he uses the garbage can lid, but trips still wont stay down. Orton goes out for a chair and ends up giving Triple H a DDT onto it. Triple h kicks out and manages a comeback before going to the outside and grabs the sledgehammer. After Orton countered the pedigree Triple h ends up getting the win with a sledgehammer shot to the head after 20 minutes. Triple H celebrates for a long time, shaking hands with many fans on his way out.
May 3, 2008
The Great Khali Returns to New Dehli
The Great Khali, a Punjab police sub-inspector, who has been on leave for the past three years, arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to a rousing welcome from his fans. But he is unlikely to report for duty anytime soon, as he will first fullfil his World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) commitments in Mumbai and Delhi.
Fans waited for hours to get a glimpse of Khali, who was expected to reach his native village Dhirana by May 12 for a month-long stay...More?
source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Ashley Massaro Update
Although Rolling Stone magazine provides a photo of WWE's Ashley Massaro and identifies her as a WWE Diva and a former "Survivor" contestant, Dave Meltzer of WrestlingObserver.com. raises the possibility that this could be a case of mistaken identity, as there is a bikini model out of Las Vegas who goes by the same name.
Raw House Show Results: Montreal
Tony Chimel came to the ring and announced that Triple H will defend his WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the main event. The fans got to choose the stipulation via cell phone. They could choose between a Cage Match, a 2 out a 3 falls or a No DQ. The fans chose a steel cage match.
Triple H beat Randy Orton with the Pedigree in 20 minutes. Great match! Slow pace for the first 5 minutes, but the last 15 minutes made it great. Not a MOTYC but nice way to end an average show. It sent the people home happy, and if they repeat or maybe top tonight's performance, we will have a good Judgment Day main event. Triple H celebrated for 10 minutes with the fans after the match.
source: pwtorch.com
The Straightshot- Failure to Communicate
...Maybe I'm in the minority on this, but for me, stories of how people act backstage isn't as interesting as hearing thoughts the ingredients needed to capture a crowds interest, told by those that knew the recipe...More?
source: prowrestling.com
Great article by Greg Andrews about the standard wrestling interview versus really getting some insights into the business from an insider.
May 2, 2008
WWE Raw beats NFL Draft & NBA Playoffs
According to a news item on TVByTheNumbers.com April 29, WWE’s Raw beat both the NBA Playoffs and the NFL Draft with the most viewers...More?
1 WWE ENTERTAINMENT (WWE RAW) USA MONDAY 2.9 5,131
2 NFL DRAFT L ESPN SATURDAY 3.4 5,034
3 WWE ENTERTAINMENT (WWE RAW) USA MONDAY 2.8 4,791
4 NBA PLAYOFFS (SUNS/SPURS) TNT TUESDAY 3.0 4,416
5 HOUSE USA SUNDAY 2.7 4,156
"Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling" on CMT
As reproted on The Hollywood Reporter Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling will pit 10 celebrities against each other to win the title of “Celebrity All-Star Wrestling Champion.” The show will air eight episodes with Hogan and former WCW President Eric Bischoff as two of the three judges for the show.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
