KYDA Pro Wrestling at Career Day

It was career day at Metz Middle School in Manassas on Tuesday and 60 professionals came to share some of their “real world” experience.

Firefighters, police officers, business owners and even professional wrestlers showed up just after 9 a.m., each of them escorted to their own classroom full of 7th and 8th grade students full of questions.

“One of my favorite was ’do you have health insurance?’” said James A. Zaveski, owner of KYDA Pro Wrestling. “I thought it was a great question because everyone always asks about how much you make, but never about benefits.” Zaveski is a former Manassas Park high school counselor turned business owner.

“I think the main thing here is to tell these kids that even though they may not want to be wrestlers, there is the account that helps the wrestler out, there is the business manager that promotes the wrestler. It’s important they never give up on their dreams,” said Zaveski...More?

source: insidenova.com

Judging the Gold Standard

Is Shelton Benjamin really faced with a glass ceiling, or is it his own shortcomings that are keeping him from the promise his athleticism warrants? This week's Thoughts From The Top Rope seeks to find out...More?

The New Shawn Michaels?

I read somewhere, probably back in December, that the reason why Brian Kendrick got a shiny new bodyguard, was so that WWE creative could start grooming him to be the new Shawn Michaels.

At first glance, the two have similar characteristics. Both had fairly successful tag-team careers, and Kendrick still seems to, albeit aided by a monster of a bodyguard name Ezekiel Jackson, much like HBK's Diesel in the 90's.

Both have fairly high-flying tendencies with their repertoire of moves as well. Kendrick has tried to add more substantial moves, but so far has faltered, much like HBK did in the early part of his career

So here's where I put my foot down. Kendrick can't be the new HBK, because there is a better option on every front.

His name? "The Shaman of Sexy," John Morrison...More?

source: bleacherreport.com

Until we meet again in cooltown, where the sun never sets

A year ago today, Triple H missed Monday Night Raw and the first leg of an overseas tour due to the passing of his brother-in-law, Gordon Brendon Ouellette.

April 17, 1965 — February 4, 2008

Randy Orton Leading in Merchandise Sales

According to wrestlingtruth.com, in the last few weeks Randy Orton has been beating John Cena in merchandise sales - specifically his “Age of Orton” T-shirt. Also it appears people are buying the new WWE CD because of his “Voices” entrance theme song. Orton is definitely the top heel now.

ECW Results: Losing his Swagger?

Finlay delivered ECW Champion Jack Swagger his first loss since coming to WWE, capitalizing on Hornswoggle's shillelagh hit to "The All-American American's" leg.
Full results.

DC Rollergirls in Action February 21st

Date: February 22nd, 2009
Time: Doors @ 4:00pm, Bout Begins @ 5:00pm
Price: Adults $12, Kids 6-11 $6, 5 and under free!
Location: DC Armory
Directions/Map: Click Here
Metro Information: Click Here

Update on Lex Luger's Health

Lex Luger has had a rough time over the last few years with his heath taking a major turn for the worse in 2008 when he was paralyzed in both arms and both legs after suffering a spinal stroke. Since then he has recovered considerably and can now get around some days without the use of crutches or cane. He still has issues with his hands which has made dialing a phone or gripping things difficult. He plans to have another carpal tunnel surgery soon, hoping that it will improve his hands.

source: wrestlzone.com

Mickey Rourke Wins Another Award & Clarifies his WM Status

This past Saturday at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, actor Mickey Rourke was awarded the festival's the American Riviera award. As part of the Festival, Rourke took part in a discussion about his career and when the subject of WrestleMania 25 came up, he noted that he wanted to do the match but changed his mind after, "my people suggested it might not be a wise career move."

source: impactwrestling.com

Huge Raw Next Week

On the next Raw, Stephanie McMahon has arranged for Randy Orton to go head-to-head with The Phenom himself, Undertaker.

CM Punk will be defending his WWE Intercontinental Title against William Regal as Regal has used the rematch clause.

Ric Flair will be on next week's live RAW. By the looks of things they're setting up something with Flair, Chris Jericho and WrestleMania.

This Day in Wrestling History

Vince McMahon announced the XFL (eXtreme Football League)
February 3, 2000

XFL debuts with 10.3 rating on NBC
February 3, 2001

Happy Birthday to:

Kerry Von Erich
February 3, 1960

Marty Jannetty
February 3, 1962

Raw Results: Show Me Some Respect

Taking umbrage at Chris Jericho's vicious words against assorted WWE Legends, the World Heavyweight Champion took the fight to the fork-tongued Superstar, beating him on behalf of the great WWE ring warriors of the past. Full results.