Fabulous Moolah defeated Judy Grable in a tournament final for the WWF(E) Women's title
September 18, 1956
Hacksaw Jim Duggan defeated Steve Austin for the WCW U.S. Heavyweight title
September 18, 1994
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September 18, 2008
This Day in Wrestling History
September 17, 2008
Wrestling tournament to benefit tot with cancer
After Jeff Peterson, a independent professional wrestler, died after a long battle with cancer in 2002, less than a year later the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, a 16-competitor tournament, was created to benefit someone afflicted with cancer.
This year will be no different. When the Cup is held Sept. 26-27, all proceeds will go Devin Deschaine, a 2-year-old with Stage 4 neuroblastoma, a rare form of pediatric cancer. Sal Hamaoui, promoter and booker for Pro Wrestling Riot, said getting Devin as the beneficiary happened very quickly...More?
source: tampabay.com
Kurt and Karen Angle divorcing
Bubba the Love Sponge reported on his radio show today that Karen Angle and Kurt Angle are going through the divorce process. They were married in 1998 and have two children together.
Jeff Hardy is coming to Bethesda, MD
Jeff Hardy is coming to the area to help celebrate the move of WWE SmackDown to My20 WDCA-TV, and an exciting new season on MyNetwork TV. See Jeff live at the Westfield Montgomery Mall, along with Tony Perkins and Sue Palka of WTTG FOX 5 News, and D.J. Rico from WPGC 95.5 FM. Test your “WWE-Q” and you could win SmackDown gear, or signed photos from WWE Superstars. Pick-up a wristband at the start of the event for a guaranteed Jeff Hardy autograph.
Rumor Mill - Batista Unhappy?
Prowrestling.net is reporting that Batista was talking about taking some time off recently, in part because he was frustrated with the push he was getting. He seems to believe that he's a notch below the top tier performers and he believes he should be pushed like a true main eventer. There is some suspicion that Batista's win over John Cena at SummerSlam was an attempt to placate him.
Aronofsky and Rourke passionate about The Wrestler -- and wrestling
Darren Aronofsky and Mickey Rourke take pro wrestling seriously, a distinction that sets them apart from the rest of Hollywood, and even some wrestling companies that continue to hire comedy writers for their Creative departments. In the critically acclaimed new film The Wrestler, every scene is a testament to director Aronofsky and star Rourke's determination to make a serious, thoughtful, and sober film about the ridiculed subculture of pro wrestling...More?
source: slam.canoe.ca
September 16, 2008
SmackDown House Show Highlights - Montgomery, AL
Fan report:
Triple H and The Undertaker defeated MVP and The Great Khali. No Khali can’t wrestle, as this match exemplified, but one look at him live and you see why WWE keeps him around – the guy is a monster. Triple H and The Undertaker got extraordinary reactions – the response to HHH in particular nearly bust my ear drums. There is no doubt who the stars were on this show.
Anyway, the match began with a lot of stalling by MVP and HHH – which was kind of old at this point as it had been used throughout the night. MVP unsurprisingly did the bulk of work for his team – firstly on the receiving end of HHH and Undertaker’s offence, then, after a brief Khali appearance, he was the guy to dish out most of the attack. Khali locked in the vice-grip which Taker powered out of before a hot tag to HHH who cleaned house. A stereo chokeslam to MVP and Pedigree to Khali finished the bout before Undertaker and HHH took turns posturing to the crowd as they began to file out of the arena.
source: prowrestling.net
WWE signs Japanese star Naofumi Yamamoto
The Associated Press is reporting that World Wrestling Entertainment has signed Japanese wrestler Naofumi Yamamoto to a multi-year developmental contract. The story is getting a lot of press overseas.
WWE Japan executive Ed Wells said, "We are thrilled about adding another Japanese talent to our developmental roster and look forward to his speedy and successful development."
Yamamoto will begin training as early as this month at WWE's developmental system, Florida Championship Wrestling.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
