FCW has announced their first ever open tryouts. The tryouts are from October 16th to 21st and cost $1000 to participate. You can register for the tryouts by clicking here.
September 18, 2008
SmackDown Draws Larger TV Audience than Raw
PWInsider.com is reporting that the September 12 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown did a 2.5 broadcast rating. In terms of overall audience, SmackDown actually beat the Sept. 15 edition of RAW since CW has a larger base than USA.
WWE comments on Jeff Hardy situation
"WWE has been informed of an alleged incident involving Jeff Hardy. We are currently investigating the situation and will take appropriate actions if needed."
This Day in Wrestling History
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
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
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
