According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ricky Steamboat will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. He will be inducted by Ric Flair.
January 28, 2009
Linda McMahon clarifies college major to Rell
World Wrestling Entertainment head Linda McMahon, who awaits confirmation to the state's school board, on Tuesday clarified to Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell that her college major was French, not education, as she previously stated.
But McMahon added she completed her education course requirements at East Carolina University and, following an internship and testing, was certified to teach in North Carolina. McMahon, CEO of Stamford-based WWE, is a Greenwich resident.
"This discrepancy was brought to my attention today by a reporter from the Stamford Advocate," McMahon wrote to Rell late Tuesday.
McMahon's ECU biography stated in 1969 she obtained her bachelor's degree in French, contrary to the governor's news release and to McMahon's official biography provided by the WWE....More?
source: greenwichtime.com
January 27, 2009
Chris Jericho Appears on Larry King to Confront Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke was a guest on Larry King Live on CNN, and interestingly, Chris Jericho appeared on the show live via satellite and furthered what looks to be an ongoing storyline between the two performers. Jericho criticized Rourke for the comments he made on the red carpet of the SAG awards by saying "I think Mickey kinda talked a little out of line...there's a lot of a difference in playing a wrestler in a movie and actually being one in real life, and I think Mickey was given some bad advice in saying my name on the red carpet, and if you get your wish Mr. Rourke you will learn things you never learned in playing a wrestler in a movie."...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
ECW Results: Extreme Changes
Finlay made sure ECW Champion Jack Swagger's celebration would be a party he'd never forget when he avenged "The All-American American's" actions against Hornswoggle.
Full Results.
Brain Damage from Repeated Concussions Now has a Name
Until recently, the best medical definition for concussion was a jarring blow to the head that temporarily stunned the senses, occasionally leading to unconsciousness. It has been considered an invisible injury, impossible to test -- no MRI, no CT scan can detect it.
But today, using tissue from retired NFL athletes culled posthumously, the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE), at the Boston University School of Medicine, is shedding light on what concussions look like in the brain. The findings are stunning. Far from innocuous, invisible injuries, concussions confer tremendous brain damage. That damage has a name: chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Chris Nowinski knows well the impact of concussions. He was a football star at Harvard before wrestling professionally with World Wrestling Entertainment. In one moment, his dreams of a long career wrestling were dashed by a kick to his chin. That kick, which caused Nowinski to black out and effectively ended his career, capped a career riddled with concussions.
"My world changed," said Nowinski. "I had depression. I had memory problems. My head hurt for five years."...More?
source: cnn.com
You're Not the WWE: How TNA Can Improve in 2009
1) Stop trying to be WWE. There is only one WWE, and it’s owned by Vince McMahon. Trying to be WWE is what got WCW in trouble during the Monday Night Wars; WCW tried to be their competition in order to get their viewers back when they fell behind in the ratings.
2) Stop signing WWE refugees. Remember how shocking and surprising it was to see a cult favorite such as Christian or a huge star like Kurt Angle show up on TNA Impact? These days, it seems that TNA will sign anyone who was once in WWE, even though most of them end up doing nothing.
3) Reestablish the relationship that was once had with Ring of Honor. TNA stopped its relationship with Ring of Honor because, once ROH obtained a Pay-Per-View deal, it didn’t want its talent appearing on another wrestling company’s broadcast.
4) Advertise the product. The reason the WWE is so well known globally is because it advertised like crazy in the '80s and '90s. International tours and promotional appearances all over television, magazines, toy isles and video games ensured everyone knew what the WWE was.
5) Fire Vince Russo.
Click here to read the full article at bleacherreport.com
"The Wrestler" Director Comments on Vince McMahon's Reaction to his Movie
During an interview with NPR, Darren Aronofsky commented on Vince's reaction to The Wrestler:
"Vince McMahon saw the film and he called both me and Mickey (Rourke) and he was really, really touched by it. It happened a week ago. We were very nervous wondering what he would think, but he really, really felt the film was special. Having his support meant a lot to us, especially Mickey."
Click here to listen to the full interview.
Pro wrestling comic headed to the big screen
We’ve long known that wrestling and comic books share a lot of common ground — they’re both overly dramatic, feature bulbous men and women in spandex, there’s plenty of fighting, and their fans are … well, kinda nuts.
So the news today that Death Ray Films and Maya Entertainment will be bringing the supernatural wrestling epic “El Zombo Fantasma” — based on the three-issue miniseries by David Wilkins, Kevin Munroe and Dark Horse Comics — to life as a feature film is pretty much a no-brainer. Monroe will get a shot to write and direct the project, and also co-produce the film along with Wilkins, Chris Patton and Robert Sanchez. Dark Horse head honcho Mike Richardson will serve as an executive producer...More?
source: splashpage.mtv.com
GLOW is returning; Open Casting Call
The 1980's TV sensation is getting ready to cast a new generation of GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) girls to take part in an incredible journey! If you think you have what it takes, show up in person!
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Between 4-6 PM
Big Vision Entertainment
14431 Hamlin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
818-779-0703
If you have questions, please Email: mikehartsfield@gmail.com (email is quickest and more effective than calling). You do not need experience in professional wrestling to take part. We are looking for a very wide range of types and styles of people.
View GLOW on Myspace: www.myspace.com/glowrestling
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
