...In the final stanza, the man known as Killer was given a champion’s send-off, with his boys paying their respects to a man they honored and respected. Among the boys was Paul Levesque, who left the Triple H moniker at home and served as a pallbearer for a man he loved and respected.
This was the Killer’s final main event, and Levesque did everything he could to be anonymous, staying in the back of the room and out of the limelight. He was there not as a celebrity, just as one of “Walter’s boys.”
“He (Levesque) gave it a lot of dignity and class,” said one attendee. “Walter would have been proud, because he really handled himself like the title suggests. He handled himself as a champion.”...More?
source: charleston.net
September 7, 2008
Another report from Killer Kowalski's service; Triple H mentioned
WWE steps up push in Japan market
World Wrestling Entertainment's big push to step up its Japan business is nowhere clearer than at the SummerSlam Festival, a raucous party charging 3,500 yen ($30) admission for an en-masse viewing of WWE pay-per-view videos on giant screens.
The videos can also be watched at home. But the event brings some extra fun — guest wrestlers flown in from the U.S., booths selling WWE T-shirts and keychains as well as plenty of camaraderie with a niche but seriously dedicated crowd...More?
source: ap.google.com
SmackDown House Show Highlights - Jamestown, NY
In the main event, Kane, the Great Khali and MVP teamed up against Rey Mysterio, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and WWE Champion Triple H.
As each of the competitors made their way to the ring, the crowd seemed to get louder and louder, before finally erupting with the entrance of The Game, Triple H. As his music hit, people came rushing toward the ringside barriers, giving security a run for their money.
MVP took his time running around the ring and gesturing his usual taunt. The Game responded by mocking his taunt and ending with a DX chop, to which the crowd went wild.
It was an action-packed match with a lot of high flying and a crowd-pleasing finish, as Triple H led his team to victory...More?
source: post-journal.com
Fan Report
Another stupid TNA angle
TNA shot an angle at their New York City live event where the former World Tag Team Champions had to decide if they were going to stay with TNA or go back to "the other company" (WWE). They did the angle with them allowing the fans to decide which company they would sign with. Of course the TNA crowd at a TNA house show cheered the loudest for the TNA contract. News flash - Team 3D is staying in TNA.
I'm sure TNA creative expected the fans to be on pins and needles awaiting their decision.
This Day in Wrestling History
The Headbangers defeated Owen Hart & Davy Boy Smith, LOD, & the Godwins for the WWF(E) Tag Team title
September 7, 1997
Davey Boy Smith defeated Big Bossman for the WWF(E) Hardcore title and then awarded it to Al Snow
September 7, 1999
September 6, 2008
The Kliq & Others
Clockwise from the bottom:
Paul Bearer, Jerry Brisco, Triple H, Henry Godwin, Kevin Nash, The Undertaker, Mideon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, X-Pac
photo credit: wrestlingfigs.com
Griffin Wants Liddell Next
At least one prominent spectator will have a vested interest in the main event bout pairing Chuck Liddell with Rashad Evans at UFC 88 “Breakthrough” on Saturday at Philips Arena. Forrest Griffin believes the winner could be next in line for a shot at his light heavyweight championship...More?
source: sherdog.com
'The Wrestler' wins at Venice Film Festival
Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" has won the top award at the Venice Film Festival. The film awarded the Golden Lion on Saturday stars Mickey Rourke as a wrestler forced into retirement...More?
source: news.yahoo.com
Bruce Springsteen pens song for 'The Wrestler'
Darren Aronofsky blog, the director said: "Bruce Springsteen wrote a beautiful original song for the closing the film."
"Called 'The Wrestler', it is a wonderful acoustic piece. Makes me choke up every time I hear it. He really captured the spirit of the film and Mickey's character in the piece."...More?
source: nme.com
EWA Presents Autumn Armegeddon
Sunday September 21th 2008
Tall Cedars Hall
2501 Putty Hill Ave
Doors open at 6pm Bell time at 7pm
Ringside $15 General Admission $12 ***KIDS UNDER 12 are only $5 for General Admission***
www. ewamaryland. com
443-858-2755 to reserve tickets
Come out to the Essex Day Festival on Sunday September 21st starting at 1pm for a FREE MEET AND GREET with EWA Heavyweight Champion Link Kory and EWA Tag Team Champions Ryan McBride & Teddy Stigma. Be sure to bring your cameras because you can get photos with the wrestlers and title belts as well as autographs ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
