Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
June 28, 1999
June 28, 2008
This Day in Wrestling History
Another Ric Flair deal falls through
Due to the WWE's decision to pull Ric Flair from the show, the Twin Valley Athletic Boosters and NWA- All Star Wrestling have agreed to cancel the June 28th show. Ticket holders may return their tickets to the person or place of purchase and receive a FULL REFUND. These refunds will be given out until June 28th. We regretfully apologize for any inconvenience that the cancellation may have caused.
source: www.twinvalleypanthers.com
June 27, 2008
Rumor Mill - Rey Mysterio not happy about changing brands
Rey Mysterio was not happy about changing brands. He was proud of the fact that SmackDown reached out to the Latino demographic and is upset about leaving his friends. In addition, he felt snubbed about not being informed of the move ahead of time. He didn't know he was being moved to Raw until moments before the live announcement on television.
source: prowrestling.net
Cena to Live Blog before Night of Champions
Just hours before his WWE Championship challenge at Night of Champions, John Cena will answer questions from you, our worldwide fans, during a Live Blog on WWE Fan Nation.
The three-time WWE Champion will join the Night of Champions Live Blog at 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday night, and stay for a half-hour, answering your questions, discussing his WWE Title Match against champion Triple H, or discussing anything else you want to bring up.
Then, at 8 p.m. ET, stick around as Howard Finkel and Josh Mathews bring you live results, commentary and breaking news during Night of Champions...More?
Fans curious about Triple H
As reported on Yahoo! Buzz's Web site June 24, Triple H ranked No. 13 on a top 20 list of celebrities who were searched in regards to their real names. Other celebrities on the list include former WWE Champion Hulk Hogan, Prince, Madonna, Bono, Jay-Z and Miley Cyrus. Click here for the full article.
Rumor Mill - Update on Hunter's Move to SmackDown
The decision to move Triple H to SmackDown was actually made back around the time the deal with MyNetworkTV was reached. The network knew from the start that they would be marketing the show around The Undertaker and Triple H as the two biggest stars.
Right after WWE's European tour after WrestleMania, The Undertaker, Edge, Vickie Guerrero and Triple H were brought in to the studio to tape promos for MyNetworkTV. Triple H's promo had him spitting water into the camera saying, "You're watching Friday Night SmackDown right here on MyNetwork TV." The fact that Batista wasn't there for the promos shows that the decision was made that far back.
Those promos will begin airing this fall. Only a few people knew of the promos and had to sign a non-disclosure agreement which expired on 6/24, because the info was released on 6/23. The actual filming was finished in April and the ads were completed in late May.
source: wrestling-edge.com
June 26, 2008
Game On!
WWE.com has learned that 12-time World Champion Triple H will kick off SmackDown. What will The King of Kings have to say about his new home just days before he defends his title against John Cena at Night of Champions?...More?
Smackdown gets best of draft
Every year following the latest WWE draft we feel like we write the same story – Raw got the better deal. But now, for the first time ever, we’re pleased to say it’s rival show Smackdown everyone is talking about. The Friday night broadcast gained wrestling’s biggest star and best commentator in Triple H and Jim Ross...More?
source: thesun.co.uk
Why J.R. is a crybaby
The most surprising move of the supplemental draft was one that did not take place. Jim Ross did not move back to Raw, so I guess we will be seeing him on Friday nights for the indefinite future. J.R. is actually going to be the central figure of this blog. Let me preface this by saying I have a lot of respect for J.R., but at the same time, this needs to be said and in the process, I am sure I will ruffle some feathers.
Ross is an old school tough guy who marches to the beat of his own drum. That would work just fine if his only jobs were his restaurant and barbecue business. However, he works for World Wrestling Entertainment and more specifically, Vince McMahon. When you work for someone else, you cannot and do not always get your way. Ross seems to forget that...More?
credit: Rich Twilling of prowrestling.net
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
