Late last summer, reacting on the suggestion of others, WWE reached out to Andrew to ask if he needed some help handling some alleged personal issues that he was rumored to have been experiencing. Andrew had been gone from WWE for over two years but had remained friends with many still associated with WWE. The rumors of Andrew's issues were true and he was afforded the opportunity by WWE to attend The Hanley Center Rehabilitation facility in West Palm Beach, Florida for several weeks beginning in August of 2008. Andrew successfully completed the WWE funded program and was highly regarded by the Hanley Center with being such an asset to them after completing the program of which Andrew took seriously, according to the facility. Since being released from the facility after successfully completing the program, Andrew had been doing well in his 12 Step AA program and was in contact with WWE with regular phone calls. Ironically, Friday was the day for his regularly scheduled "touching base" but when called his voice mail box was full...More?
March 14, 2009
Latest on the Passing of Andrew "Test" Martin
WWE's 20 Greatest Unsung Heroes
#19 Stephanie McMahon
Stephanie McMahon could easily be number one on the list. As the Vice President of Creative Development she deserves some credit for everyone else on the list. But she's also great on screen. Not only did she prove as the Million Dollar Princess that she can beat most of the Divas at their own game but she can add gravitas to any storyline. She's believable and in wrestling that can be hard to come by.
View the entire list here.
source: buddytv.com
Andrew "Test" Martin Found Dead at Age 33
Former WWE star Andrew "Test" Martin has died at his condo in Tampa Bay, Florida. He was 33 years old.
The Tampa Police Department confirmed the death in the condo, at 725 Harbour Place Drive. According to a release by the police, officials responded after a "neighbor reported that she could see into his apartment through a window and that Mr. Martin appeared motionless for several hours...More?
Complete Lineup for TNA Destination X PPV:
TNA champion Sting vs. Kurt Angle, Special Referee: Jeff Jarrett, Special Enforcer: Mick Foley
TNA X-Division champion Alex Shelley vs. Chris Sabin vs. Jay Lethal vs. Consequences Creed vs. Suicide - Ultimate X
TNA Legends champion Booker T vs. AJ Styles
TNA Tag Team champions Beer Money, Inc vs. Team 3D
TNA Knockouts champion Awesome Kong vs. Sojo Bolt
Samoa Joe vs. Scott Steiner
The Beautiful People & Madison Rayne vs. Roxxi & Taylor Wilde & The Governor
The Finals Of One Night With ODB
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair becomes a 14-time World Heavyweight Champion defeating Hollywood Hogan
March 14, 1999
Vince McMahon receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
March 14, 2008
March 13, 2009
Takin' It Back
Seeking retribution on the road to the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, Undertaker goes Old School on Vladimir Kozlov, sending a message to HBK in the process. Full results.
This Day in Wrestling History
WWE held their Hall of Fame induction ceremony at The Hilton in New York City. This event marked the revival of the Hall of Fame, as there had been no inductees since 1996. The inductees were Jesse Ventura, Don Muraco, Tito Santana, Superstar Billy Graham, Big John Studd (posthumously), Sgt. Slaughter, Greg Valentine, Bobby Heenan, Harley Race and The Junkyard Dog (posthumously). Baseball great Pete Rose was inducted into the "celebrity wing" of the Hall Of Fame. The event was released on DVD and was a success, prompting WWE to make the event a regular part of Wrestlemania weekend.
March 13, 2004
More Details on Leaked WWE Script
Wrestlingobserver.com is reporting that a script for the March 2 edition of Raw leaked onto the internet and was clearly authentic. One former WWE writer who saw the script confirmed it was authentic, but that it looked to be an early draft of the TV show and most likely before the agents meeting as nothing had been timed out yet. Producers of the matches were listed, but the script didn't list the writing assignments in specific. It is possible this version of the script was the version brought on the plane to Boston for Vince McMahon to review.
One source stated, "It's legit. No coincidence that it's published the same day John Carle (creative team member) was dropped...More?
View the script here.
WWE Issues Cease & Desist to Indy Wrestling Promoter
World Wrestling Entertainment recently issued a cease and desist letter to Great Lakes Championship Wrestling promoter Dave Herro in regards to an upcoming show featuring former WWE stars for "attempting to pass (his) event off as an official WWE event." Herro says that is not the case and the show will take place as scheduled. Great Lakes Championship Wrestling issued the following press release:
WWE Tries To Shut Down Local Wrestling Promoter
Waukesha, WI - Great Lakes Championship Wrestling (GLCW) presents "TWO WORDS….TOO SWEET", Saturday March 21st at the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI
Former WWE stars Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, formerly of the WWE’s NWO take on BG and Kip James, formerly Road Dogg and Billy Gunn of WWE's DX in the main event of a six match show.
Local promoter, Dave Herro was sent a Cease and Desist Order stating that the GLCW is "attempting to pass this event off as an official WWE event." Herro says that is not the case and the show will definitely happen as scheduled. Former WWE superstar, Kevin Nash says "this is the match they don't want to see happen."
JBL Making History
With a quick counter and a Clothesline from Hell, John “Bradshaw” Layfield made WWE history on Raw last Monday, pinning CM Punk to become the new Intercontinental Champion.
Beyond his newfound Intercontinental status, Layfield boasts reigns as WWE Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, European Champion, Hardcore Champion and United States Champion. It all adds up to an unparalleled résumé of accomplishments...More?
source: wwe.com
