In an interview on "Off the Record" in Canada, Former WWE star Ted DiBiase (father of current star Ted DiBiase, Jr.) says steroid use in pro wrestling is still an issue, according to what he's seen and heard and is "more prevalent than most people want to believe it is."
February 21, 2009
February 20, 2009
Twisted Hate
Gentleman’s Choice: The Wrestling Culture Personified
Over the past decade in the wrestling community, we’ve heard a lot about the “wrestling culture”. “It was the wrestling culture that killed him”, “they were the victims of the wrestling culture.” Words like personal demons and tragedy have crossed just as many lips, as dropkick and armbar. Whether Vince McMahon wants to disassociate himself from the negative or not, wrestling will never escape this dark cloud. Whether it’s mainstream movies like The Wrestler bringing it to the masses, or the unheard of death of a local Indy wrestler, the fact that these men have to travel all year round, keep volatile schedules, take care of their family and deal with stardom is never going to change. It’s all here. Fame, drugs, alcohol, strippers, family problems, spousal abuse and death. The story of “Gentleman” Chris Adams is simply the wrestling culture personified...More?
source: wrestlingtruth.com
CBS Evening News to be at NWS Show
The National Wrestling Superstars show to be staged tonight (Friday) at the Union Elks Lodge, 281 Chestnut Street in Union will also be the setting for a CBS News piece to air this weekend as a tie-in to Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler and the Academy Awards. The reporters were with Ric Flair on Thursday and will finish the story with the stars of NWS on Friday and will be conducting interviews with the fans, wrestlers, management and taping portions of the show for airing...More?
source: wrestlingfigs.com
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.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
