From Steve Anderson of wrestlezone.com:
...He is damaged goods now. His age and years of ring wear would prevent a full-time ring return anyway. But even being an ambassador for the business has become a colossally bad idea. Some of it is his fault. Some is not.
He’s come back from adversity before. But this? Well, it’s reality. That very reality spotlight Hulk Hogan put himself in gave his fans a dose of reality that he may never recover from. A sad ending to a great legacy...More?
August 7, 2008
Just being Hulk Hogan isn’t enough anymore
New Board Members at WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. today announced it has expanded its Board of Directors to 10 members with the addition of Kevin Dunn, Frank A. Riddick, III and Jeffrey R. Speed. In accordance with his previously announced plans, Robert Bowman has resigned from the Board...More?
source: marketwatch.com
SI's story on Murray going to film
Time Inc., the parent company of Sports Illustrated and SI.com, announced Tuesday that it has established a development fund that will turn its top editorial content into films.
The fund's first project will be Breaking the Bank.
In its April 14 issue, Sports Illustrated published a story by L. Jon Wertheim under that heading about former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight Lee "Lightning" Murray, who masterminded the largest cash heist in history -- a $92-million raiding of the UK-based Securitas AB, in 2006...More?
source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Larry Hennig & Harley Race defeated Crusher & Verne Gagne for the AWA Tag Team title
August 7, 1965
Bugsy McGraw defeated Don Muraco for the Florida State Heavyweight title
August 7, 1980
Chris Kanyon & Diamond Dallas Page defeated The APA for the WWF(E) Tag Team title and Kane & The Undertaker defeated Sean O'Haire & Chuck Palumbo for the WCW Tag title
August 7, 2001
Ranking WWE's Women
1. Stephanie McMahon. How can you not rank the daughter of Vince McMahon No. 1 on this list? She will be in this business as long as the McMahons run it. It doesn't matter if she has a few more kids (Triple H and her have two daughters right now). Expect to see her back on TV before long. While she's instrumental to how things run behind the scenes, she'll remind fans of the Stephanie character again one day soon...More?
source: news-journalonline.com
August 6, 2008
Jerry "The King" Lawler covers "Headlocked"
Comic Book Artist.
“The King” has signed on to provide a cover for the critically acclaimed comic book series, Headlocked: The Tryout from AAM/Markosia and Visionary Comics Studio. Lawler’s fully painted cover will grace the first issue of the new mini-series...More?
source: comicbookresources.com
J.R. comments on Ric Flair
The announcement a few days ago that Ric Flair and the WWE had mutually agreed to part ways surprised me. When I last spoke to Ric in person we were in Charlotte for Smackdown and I spent several hours with "Naitch" that lasted well into the middle of the evening/early morning. He had several family members with him and Ric seemed really to be having fun...More?
source: jrsbarbq.com
Stephanie McMahon and others nominated for CableFax Program Awards
WWE is nominated for several awards as part of the first ever CableFax Program Awards. WWE nominations include Vince McMahon for 2008 Hall of Fame Inductee, Shawn Michaels for Best Actor/Host in the "Other" genre, Stephanie McMahon Levesque for Best Writer, WWE RAW for Best Show in the "Other" genre, Vince McMahon's limo explosion for Best Ending, and WWE for Best Use of HD Technology.
Click here for a list of all the nominees.
source: pwinsider.com
Big Ruling in the Randy Couture/UFC Legal Battle
The ongoing legal battle between Marc Cuban's HDNet and the Ultimate Fighting Championships over the contractual status of Randy Couture has taken another turn - and it's not good news for "The Natural." Couture is prohibited from fighting until the mess is resolved and recent ruling from the Texas Court of Appeals escalates the legal battle and draws out the whole process even further...More?
source: rajah.com
Tito Ortiz signs with Affliction
Tito Ortiz is set to become the highest paid MMA fighter in history when a "ground-breaking" deal between the free-agent fighter and Affliction is announced as early as Wednesday during a press conference for Affliction's next card, which will be held Oct. 11 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. "I guarantee you that my contract will be like no other," said Ortiz...More?
source: Arash Markazi of SportsIllustrated.com
WWE wins two CINE Golden Eagle Awards
WWE's production work on WrestleMania and "Tribute to the Troops" has earned the company two prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Awards...More?
Bourne, Knox shine on ECW
Chavo Guerrero (El Paso, Texas) & Bam Neely (Robbinsdale, Minn.) vs. Evan Bourne (St. Louis, Mo.) & Ricky Ortiz (Paradise Valley, Ariz.)
Striker points out all the talent that has come out of Robbinsdale. I'm sure a lot of the audience had no idea who the likes of Rick Rude and Curt Hennig are. He also points out that Ortiz is the only WWE superstar to ever play in the XFL. Now that's interesting!
After a back-and-forth beginning, Guerrero and Neely gain control of Ortiz, working him over with headlocks and the like. Eventually, he gets the tag to Bourne who goes to work on Neely. Bourne is on fire here and catches Neely an incredibly awesome roll-up for the win. Winners via pinfall: Evan Bourne & Ricky Ortiz.
Mike Knox Promo
We're back and Mike Knox is joining us in the ring. After his little backstage promo last week, I must admit I'm interested in a follow-up.
Knox says he's here to expose the fraud called Finlay. He tells everyone to roll the footage. They go to the SummerSlam promo of he and Hornswaggle dancing in a park at a picnic.
Knox says Finlay used to be one of the toughest men in the business. Now, he spends his time dancing around with a Leprechaun. Finlay, not in wrestling gear, interrupts and he and Hornswaggle head down to the ring.
Finlay says he likes to have fun and he loves his family and if Knox has a problem with him or his family, then take a shot. Finlay says Knox better knock him out because if he doesn't, he'll find out if he's gone soft or not. Knox backs away and exits the ring to a "you suck" chant.
ECW Results
source: slam.canoe.ca
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
