The WWE has retained ImPACT Inc. to manage operations and administration of the Talent Wellness Program. Through ImPact, WWE obtained the services of Dr. Joseph Maroon as the program’s Medical Director. He will coordinate a team of physicians and medical personnel for program implementation.
Mandatory cognitive tests for performers to monitor brain conditions that will be administered by The ImPACT™ Concussion Management Program for all WWE performers. The ImPACT program is used by the National Football League, the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and the NCAA.
New drugs to the list of banned substances in the program. Anti-estrogens have been added to the list of banned substances due to their ability to be used to mask the effects of steroid use...More?
July 23, 2008
WWE Wellness Policy Changes
Grapplers' goal is to make shows PG
As part of World Wrestling Entertainment's moves to become more family friendly, company plans to produce its three weekly TV series in a way that lands them a PG rating. Currently, "Monday Night Raw" on USA Network and Sci Fi's "ECW" are rated TV-14, while the CW's "Friday Night Smackdown" already is TV-PG. "Smackdown" moves to MyNetworkTV in October.
WWE stressed that its shows wouldn't become tamer, as a result of the change. They'd just focus more on its over-the-top characters and storylines, rather than attention-grabbing stunts that may have been considered too outrageous in the past...More?
July 22, 2008
Motorhead is coming to Maryland
Volcom presents MOTORHEAD
w. spcl guest The Misfits
Valient Thorr, Year Long Disaster
Thursday, September 18
6pm Doors
$30 Advance | $32.50 Day of Show
tickets.ramsheadlive.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Rob Van Dam defeated Jeff Hardy for the WWF(E) Hardcore Title
July 22, 2001
July 21, 2008
MCW Presents Summer Heat
Kevin Nash debuts at MCW Summer Heat!!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
The New Green Room @ North Point Plaza
Dundalk Plaza
7:30pm
www.marylandwrestling.com
White breaks silence on Quinton Jackson
"I think it's going to be a while before we get him back. I'm talking as a friend. It's a sensitive issue. Rampage, the UFC fighter, who cares about that. We're concerned about Rampage, the human being. What matters is his personal life."...More?
source: sports.yahoo.com
J.R. comments on GAB and leaving SmackDown
"I read where many websites are reporting that there is allegedly talk that yours truly may be moving back to Monday Night Raw. As best I know this is nothing more than a weak rumor."
"HHH-Edge was a great close to the show. It’s obvious HHH and Edge have great chemistry. Looking into the future speculatively, I would suggest that Edge will now focus on his marital issues, while HHH awaits his next, big challenge."...More?
source: jrsbarbq.com
Rey Mysterio contract squabble
Rey Mysterio and WWE are still squabbling over his contract. As reported exclusively by Prowrestling.net last month, Mysterio feels he is underpaid compared to other top performers in the company, and he is seeking significantly more money than WWE officials are willing to pay.
prowrestling.net
This Day in Wrestling History
Tully Blanchard defeated Magnum T.A. for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title
July 21, 1985
Dean melanko defeated Eddy Guerrero for the ECW Television title
July 21, 1995
The Rock defeated The Undertaker and Kurt Angle for the WWE Unified Heavyweight title
July 21, 2002
