SummerSlam Results

MVP v. Jeff Hardy
Winner: MVP

Mickie James & Kofi Kingston (c) v. Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix
Winners: Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix - New Champions

Shawn Michaels Announcement
Shawn Michaels comes to the ring with his wife Rebeka. He states that after speaking with the doctors and his wife about his severe eye injury, he has decided to retire. Chris Jericho comes to the ring and wants Shawn to admit he is leaving because he put him out. Shawn states that he can admit that Chris caused the injury and that Chris needs to admit that he will never be Shawn Michaels. Jericho takes out Shawn's wife. Shawn stares down Jericho as the medics tend to Rebeka.

Mark Henry (c) v. Matt Hardy
Winner: Matt Hardy by DQ, Mark Henry retains his title

CM Punk (c) v. JBL
Winner: CM Punk retains his title

Triple H (c) v. Great Khali
Winner: Triple H retains his title

John Cena v. Batista
Winner: Batista

Undertaker v. Edge
Winner: Undertaker

Batista speaks on the effects of the Benoit tragedy

"Still to this day, I think people are in shock over it and a lot of people are still in denial," Batista told ninemsn...More?

source: news.ninemsn.com.au

Q&A with Royce Gracie

Royce Gracie, whose father and uncles founded Brazilian jujitsu, is known as "The Godfather of Mixed Martial Arts."

Gracie was handpicked by his brother, Rorion, to fight in the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993 because a then 26-year-old Gracie didn't look like much at a slight 175 pounds. Gracie would go on to defeat opponents outweighing him by at least 20 pounds to win three of the first four UFC titles.

Gracie, now 41, is still fighting, but he has also dedicated his life to teaching Gracie jujitsu. He has held fight seminars with the FBI, CIA, the Secret Service, the Army Rangers, the Navy Seals and several sheriff's and police departments...More?

source: azcentral.com

Conflicting stories on Jeff Hardy’s injury

baltimoresun.com

Find the fan in you

Another must read by Steve Anderson of wrestlezone.com:

...I’m not touting a Pollyanna-like view of the industry. But what’s wrong with just enjoying a match without attaching judgmental stars or thumbs to them? What’s wrong with pumping your fist in the air or giving a standing ovation to a great match? Just enjoying the business for what it is. You know, like we used to.

There are times when you can see the visceral disgust that some writers have for the industry in their writing. When a wrestler dies, it is the industry’s fault. When Phil Mushnick writes an uninformed diatribe lacking the facts, they embrace it. Talk about someone who has an ax to grind...More?

I couldn't agree more with this article. It amazes me that some of the "wrestling journalist" obviously don't like the industry and/or the players in the industry that they write about. They spend all their time trash talking instead of finding another profession or at least another topic to write about. It's just wrestling. It's not that serious. It might be called sports entertainment, but which word is bigger?

SmackDown ratings hold through the Olympics

Even though the Olympics have dominated the ratings, the August 15th edition of SmackDown pulled in over 4 million viewers in the 18-49 demographic.

source: tvbythenumbers.com

Rumor Mill - Jeff Hardy

Wrestlingobserver.com is reporting that Jeff Hardy injured his elbow at the SmackDown tapings last week. He was pulled from an autograph signing and the weekend house shows. He is still scheduled for his match against MVP at SummerSlam.

Wrestlers Rescue Two-Day Event

Wrestlers Rescue is a foundation created to help retired wrestlers with their health care needs. To find out how you can help call 732-236-1987.

Ric Flair and Ron Simmons at the NWA Legends Fanfest

source: wrestlingfigs.com

An honest interview with 'eloquent and reflective' Triple H

As the father of two young daughters Aurora Rose (now two) and Murphy Claire (born July 28) -- you'd think sledge-hammer swinging Paul Levesque may have softened up a bit.

But the seven-time world heavyweight champ that fans have come to love as Triple H isn't afraid to come out swinging when it comes to talking about some of the kids in the wrestling business, guys who want to become stars...More?

source: slam.canoe.ca; photo credit: Toronto Sun

SmackDown House Show Highlights - Rockford, IL

John Cena, CM Punk, and Triple H vs. JBL, the Great Khali, and William Regal.

Punk out first to a huge pop when Chimmell announced he was from Chicago, Illinois. Then out comes Cena to a louder pop yet, and the loudest pop of the night for HHH. Not quite sure how Regal got into this match. Cena and Punk each get beat down until HHH comes in. Finish seems Cena and HHH hitting their signature moves, and HHH covering Regal for the win...More?

source: rajah.com

Edge "Rated R" Q&A

Edge will answer questions during the SummerSlam Live Blog on WWE Fan Nation Aug. 17...More?