World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) and TV4 have announced a new agreement that will launch SmackDown on TV4 Sport in Sweden on February 28...More?
February 27, 2009
Stephanie Getting the RKO was the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Triple H's Career
Thank you Randy Orton. Thank you for doing what no one else would dare to do. Thank you for taking out the McMahon family one by one.
But most important of all Orton is the thanks we all owe you for making Triple H a better man. What do I mean?
When Randy Orton delivered a vicious RKO to Stephanie McMahon, he helped save Triple H's career...More?
source: bleacherreport.com
I don't agree that Orton saved Triple H's career, I just think that Hunter is better as a heel.
Your Pants Are On Fire, Brother
Mark Madden comments on Hulk Hogan's claims that he was offered the lead role in 'The Wrestler' before it was offered to Mickey Rourke:
Hulk Hogan has lied his way through life, and to great effect when it comes to money and notoriety. But Hogan hit the pinnacle of 55 glorious years of deceit when he told the Los Angeles Times that he was considered for the lead role in “The Wrestler” before it was given to Mickey Rourke.
Darren Aronofsky is a wrestling fan, but given Hogan’s performances in “No Holds Barred,” “Mr. Nanny” and “Suburban Commando,” it’s impossible to believe that such an accomplished producer/director looked at Hogan for a role that required playing someone other than himself.
From “Rocky III” through “Muppets from Space,” all Hogan has ever really done is play himself, and that’s dandy by him. There’s never been a more compelling character as far as Hogan is concerned...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Jerry Lawler quit the WWF(E) over the firing of his wife, Stacey (The Cat) Carter
February 27, 2001
February 26, 2009
Judge Dismisses Suit Against WWE
A federal judge this week dismissed a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. by former independent contract wrestlers who claimed the organization cheated them out of health care and other benefits.
The wrestlers -- Scott "Raven" Levy, Christopher "Kanyon" Klucsarits and "Above Average" Michael Sanders -- said the level of control exerted over them by the WWE qualified them as full-time employees.
They said they signed contracts that dictated their compensation, physical training regimens, dates and sites of matches, costumes and storylines for their wrestling personae. WWE also reserved the right to use their images and submitted them to drug screenings, the wrestlers said.
The WWE avoided withholding federal taxes from their paychecks by not classifying them as full-time employees, the suit said. The company did not pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, nor did it pay for performers' benefits such as health care and vacation time, the suit said.
The suit was filed in July in state Superior Court then was moved to U.S. District Court for Connecticut. The plaintiffs also sought class-action status.
On Monday in New Haven, Senior U.S. District Judge Peter Dorsey granted a WWE motion asking for dismissal. The suit was dismissed Tuesday.
The wrestlers' attorney, David Golub, said they would pursue the case and were considering their options. They could ask the judge to reconsider the decision or file an appeal, Golub said. The WWE did not offer a response.
source: stamfordadvocate.com
TNA Wrestler Loses Home to Fire
TNA star Shark Boy (aka Dean Roll) announced on his website that he lost his home in a recent fire. The click here for his official.
John Graziano's Father Arrested
Edward Graziano, the father of Nick Hogan crash victim John Graziano, was arrested today for trying to solicit a hit man to kill his estranged wife. According to police, Graziano told an undercover officer that he wanted to have his wife Debra killed - in an automobile accident. Graziano allegedly paid for the hit with $1,100 cash, a $1,000 personal check and (wait for it..) a $13.06 gift card to Westshore Pizza. Seriously. TampaBays10.com reports that the arrest is the culmination of a 2 1/2 month undercover investigation by the Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division.
source: rajah.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Davey Boy Smith defeated Owen Hart to become the first ever WWF(E) European Champion
February 26, 1997
February 25, 2009
Linda McMahon's Nomination to the CT Board of Education Approved
Linda McMahon's nomination to the State of Connecticut Board of Education was approved today by a vote of 90 to 45 by the Connecticut House of Representatives. Click here for coverage by the Hartford Courant.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
