Two legends squared off for the NWA world title. Harley Race defeated Terry Funk to win the NWA world title in Toronto, Canada
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February 6, 2009
This Day in Wrestling History
February 5, 2009
Phelps Suspended from Competition
Michael Phelps was suspended from competition for three months by USA Swimming, the latest fallout from a photo that showed the Olympic great inhaling from a marijuana pipe...More?
source: espn
Kellogg Dropping Phelps Over Pot Photo
Kellogg Co. said Thursday that it will drop its endorsement deal with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps following his acknowledgment he inhaled from a marijuana pipe. Battle Creek, Mich.-based cereal and snack maker Kellogg said Phelps’s behavior is “not consistent with the image of Kellogg.”...More?
source: sports.yahoo.com
Randy Orton: WWE’s Next Megastar?
It’s been a while since WWE successfully built someone to the level of Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. John Cena won his first WWE Title from John Bradshaw Layfield at WrestleMania 20 back in 2004, thusly propelling the then 26 year old Bay Stater to the highest possible level. Cena is undisputedly the number one sports entertainer in WWE: he’s sells the most merchandise, he elicits the largest crowd reactions (regardless if it’s the “right” reaction) and does more promotion for the company than anyone else. But what’s an all conquering hero without an equally adept villainous desperado? Cena’s been at a table of one for a while now with no equal to face inside the squared circle. With the 25th anniversary of WrestleMania looming, one man is ready to step up to Cena’s level...Step forward Randall Keith Orton. I don’t know whether you’ve cottoned onto it, but Randy Orton is being pushed harder than anyone in years at the moment...More?
source: mirror.co.uk
Linda McMahon Confirmed to State School Board
World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon's nomination to the state Board of Education was approved this afternoon by the General Assembly's executive and legislative nominations committee. Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell nominated McMahon, a Greenwich resident whose WWE offices are in Stamford, last month.
Despite concerns from some Democrats about McMahon's lack of qualifications and the violent and sexual content of WWE entertainment, Sen. Majority Leader and committee chairman Martin Looney, D-New Haven, voted in her favor. Looney afterward said McMahon handled herself well during the hearing and believes it is important to have representatives from diverse backgrounds on the state school board.
Rep. Shawn Johnston, D-Putnam, was one of a handful of "no" votes. "I think this individual has made a living off a really lousy product that does harm to our youth," Johnston said before casting his vote.
McMahon's nomination now goes to the full House and Senate for approval.
source: stamfordadvocate.com
February 4, 2009
‘Voices' a hit with the WWE Universe
On the Soundtracks Chart, Voices: WWE The Music, Vol. 9 came in at No. 1, topping the soundtracks of Slumdog Millionaire, Twilight, Mamma Mia!, High School Musical 2, Cadillac Records, Juno and others.
Saliva provides No Way Out theme
The WWE Universe should be no stranger to Saliva. The Tennessee band has provided songs for several WWE pay-per-view events, and performed live at WrestleMania X8 and 2002’s Survivor Series...More?
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
