PWInsider.com is reporting that actor Freddie Prinze Jr has indeed left WWE's creative team. It had been reported a few days ago that there had been little to no use of Prinze's creative input on SmackDown within the last several months, and sources have now confirmed that he has left the company. Although Prinze had not been to a SmackDown taping in nearly two months, it should be noted that he was very well liked by the wrestlers as well as most people backstage as he was a very avid pro wrestling fan and has been a follower of the WWE product for many years. Prinze was hired by WWE back in July of 2008 and worked solely on the SmackDown brand.
February 22, 2009
Local grappling instructor weighs in on whether “The Wrestler” tells the true story
Jimmy Zaveski didn’t have to see “The Wrestler” to know what it’s like to be a professional wrestler. He’s been a fan since he was a kid, and he competed in the ring himself for the first time in 1993. So most of what’s shown in the movie was old hat to the man everyone calls “Jimmy Z.” Save a naked Marisa Tomei, of course.
That significant Hollywood turn aside, Zaveski was impressed enough with the authenticity of the movie to have already seen it twice. He’s not sure if Mickey Rourke will win a Best Actor Oscar tonight for his portrayal of Randy “The Ram” Robinson, but he calls the flick a winner.
“It’s a sad story,” said Zaveski, who runs the KYDA Pro wrestling school outside Manassas, “but it’s pretty much dead on.”...More?
source: insidenova.com
Triple H's Credibility as Boss
Triple H will someday be the second or third most powerful person in WWE. Who knows, in some regards he might even emerge as THE most powerful person in the McMahon empire. Triple H knows the business inside and out and is a consummate professional. He is likely learning the ropes from Vince McMahon himself and probably has as good a grasp of WWE's big picture as Shane.
Because of Triple H's accolades and character, he will be able to demand excellence from main eventers, mid-carders, and curtain-jerkers alike. He'll be able to do so not only because he's the appointed authority of talent, but because he's walked the walk. Let's look at three specific reasons why he'll have credibility with the "boys."...More?
source: 411mania.com
Ric Flair on CBS News
Wrestling Superstar Looks Back - And Ahead
CBS Evening News: Like Mickey Rourke In "The Wrestler," Ric Flair Is Adjusting To A New Life
Mickey Rourke is up for best actor at tomorrow night's Academy Awards for his remarkable comeback role in "The Wrestler." On his big night, he'll have the comfort of knowing that he has a real-life wrestler in his corner, CBS Evening News weekend anchor Jeff Glor reports. Of all the models for Rourke's character, maybe the most famous is Ric Flair...More?
February 21, 2009
'The Wrestler' Wins Top Indie Honors at Spirit Awards
The sports comeback tale "The Wrestler" was picked as best picture Saturday at the Spirit Awards honoring independent film and won two other prizes, including best actor for Mickey Rourke...More?
source: associated press
Another Wrestler Departs TNA
X Division wrestler and Washington, DC native Sonjay Dutt, 26, is the latest wrestler to part ways with TNA. His contract was coming up next month and the two sides weren't able to come to terms on a new deal. The departure caught a few people by surprise as he was a big part of the company's face in India, where Impact is a high rated show.
While he hadn't been used much in recent months, his name was still coming up in creative meetings as recently as last week, so company officials were looking to keep him on board until sometime this weekend.
source: pwinsider.com
Finally...The Obvious is Acknowledged
Triple H finally confirms what many have been waiting to hear for several years. He makes reference to Vince McMahon being his father-in-law, Shane McMahon being his brother-in-law and Stephanie McMahon being his wife, as well as the mother of his children. Triple H will be on Raw on Monday to avenge the attack on his wife.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
