February 20, 2009
Scotty Goldman Released
Standard line from wwe.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Scotty Goldman (Scott Colton) as of February 20, 2009. WWE wishes Scott the best in all future endeavors.
Triple H/Thor Movie News
For several months, Triple H has been rumored to play the starring role in the upcoming “Thor” movie that is set to begin filming in July. In what seems like a possible set back for Triple H, DigitalSpy.com reports that producers of the movie recently issued a casting call for the lead role looking for an actor in his 20s. The Game turns 40 on July 27th. The casting call describes the role of Thor, the mythological god of thunder, as “physically powerful, very handsome, occasionally egotistical, petulant, and wild.”
source: wrestlingexposed.com
It has been rumored that the role was offered to Daniel Craig (James Bond), who declined it. Daniel Craig will be 41 on March 2nd.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Title
February 20, 1989
Happy Birthday to Antonio Inoki
February 20, 1943
Tribute Video
Antonio Inoki Home Page
February 19, 2009
The Game Talks
On SmackDown, WWE Champion Triple H talks exclusively with J.R. What will The Game have to say following the tumultuous events on Raw involving the McMahon family?
AWA legend and WWE Hall of Famer Verne Gagne a suspect in roommate's death
Verne Gagne, the AWA legend and WWE Hall of Famer, is a resident of the Friendship Village in Bloomington, MN, an assisted living community. He was allegedly involved in an incident with Helmut R. Guttman on January 26th, which ended up with Gagne throwing Guttman to the floor. Twenty days later, Guttman passed away. Both Gagne and Guttman suffer/suffered from Alzheimer's related dementia. Police are investigating Gagne as a suspect, but it has been noted that, due to his condition, Gagne was most likely unaware of what he did and had no recollection of the incident...More?
source: prowrestling.net
Monday's Raw Rating Scores Big
This past Monday’s Raw firmly established itself as a ratings champion. Raw delivered a 4.1 rating and was seen in more than 4.5 million television households in the United States, with more than 5.9 million total viewers. It was the most-watched installment of Monday Night Raw since Feb. 26, 2007.
Actor Portraying Steroid Dealer in "The Wrestler" Arrested on Federal Drug Charges
A New Rochelle man who portrays a steroids dealer in the move "The Wrestler" was arrested tonight after a dramatic chase involving federal and local authorities.
"Art imitates life," federal Drug Enforcement Administration spokeswoman Erin Mulvey said tonight. The manhunt, which involved police cars being rammed and guns drawn, ended on Highland Avenue, where the hulking Scott Siegel of 25 Nautilus Place was captured...More?
source: lohud.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
