Before I get into specifics let me offer this quick over view. Ring of Hell is the Jerry Springer Show of wrestling books. In my opinion it is a complete waste of paper and a HUGE load of crap. Matthew Randazzo the 5th (MR5) is in my opinion a pathetic researcher, a terrible writer, and in several instances, throughout his book, guilty of the same things he condemns the wrestling business for. What I find even more disappointing than the $18 I wasted on this book is that there is in fact a darker side to the wrestling business that can and should be improved upon, but instead of writing a serious expose of the businesses legitimate shortcomings, MR5 seems to sell out and write a sensationalized load of crap in hopes of shock valuing his way into a writing career...More?
source: stormwrestling.com
July 6, 2008
Scathing review of 'Ring of Hell' by Lance Storm
Wrestling's Jamaican star - from Ghana
To millions of US wrestling fans, Kofi Kingston is the first Jamaican wrestler in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). But his real identity is very different - because to his family and friends, he is Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah from Ghana...More?
source: news.bbc.co.uk
Griffin wins war over Rampage to take UFC crown
At the sold out Mandalay Bay Events Center, Griffin took all the ‘buts’ out of the equation, overturning the odds and pounding out a thrilling unanimous five round decision win over Jackson to win the 205-pound world championship and etch his name in the history books.
“This is the greatest night of my life,” said Griffin, the first winner of The Ultimate Fighter reality show and now the second TUF winner to earn a world title, following former welterweight boss Matt Serra. “I want to thank Quinton Jackson. It was close and I think we’re gonna have to do it again.”...More?
source: ufc.com
July 5, 2008
Can the WWE deliver change? Yes they can!
In the span of two weeks, the WWE seems to have heard the cries of fans around the world. WWE, it’s time for Change! And did they ever deliver...More?
source: wrestling-edge.com
What to tell people that say professional wrestling is fake
As for what to tell these people, I say professional wrestlers are the best athletes in the world. I tell them they would be gassed if they ran the ropes for ten seconds. I challenge them to work out and eat like a professional athlete year round with no off season. I ask them if actors break their necks. I ask them to think about people they know that weigh 250 pounds or more and what type of shape they are in. Finally, I ask them to find a fake chair and table store online so I can make an order...More?
source: Rich Twilling of prowrestling.net
Excellent article. Pro wrestlers are a combination of athlete, stuntman & actor. The best in the business have mastered all three. Nothing fake here.
More Mike Adamle Craziness
Jason Powell at prowrestling.net reported that Mike Adamle supposedly asked Tazz recently if ECW was a 30 or 60 minute show. Powell also stated that Adamle is known to mysteriously disappear at the television tapings, with nobody really knowing for sure where he goes before ECW tapes.
In addition the WWE is still making fun of him. On page 92 of the August WWE Magazine, there is a note to contact Adamle re: announcing lessons.
July 4, 2008
From the archives: 20 years since Adonis, McKigney, Kelly killed
It's been 20 years since an accident in Newfoundland claimed the lives of Adrian Adonis, Dave "Canadian Wildman" McKigney and Pat Kelly. From the Toronto Sun vault comes the story of their deaths on July 4, 1988:
The world of professional wrestling is reeling following the deaths of three internationally reknowed wrestlers in a Newfoundland highway crash.
Dead are Dave "Canadian Wildman" McKigney, 56, of Aurora; Keith "Adorable Adrian Adonis" Franke, 35, of Los Angeles; and Hamilton native Victor Arko, 40, one half of the Kelly Twins tag team.
Gander RCMP Sgt. John MacKinnon said their van crashed on the Trans Canada Highway at 9:30 Monday night while they were on a wrestling tour of Atlantic Canada...More?
source: slam.canoe.ca
I clearly remember when this happened. It was around the time I really became a fanatic about pro wrestling.
Pics of the SmackDown Divas Championship Belt
source: pwpix.net
I think I am the only one that likes this belt. It is a Diva Championship; therefore it is a "diva-like" belt.
Raw House Show Results - Lima, Peru
Attendance was around 28,000, so not the 45,000 they were hoping for. Still a very solid draw and this will probably end up being the largest gate ever for pro wrestling in South or Central America.
Hacksaw Jim Duggan defeated Carlito
Santino Marella defeated Charlie Haas
Lance Cade defeated Paul London
Jeff Hardy defeated JBL
WWE Champion Triple H defeated John Cena
WWE Women's Champion Mickie James defeated Beth Phoenix
World Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes defeated Cryme Tyme
Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Jericho
source: wrestleview.com
