May 5, 2009
Interview with Dave Hebner
Dave Hebner refereed many of the WWE's biggest matches, as the flagship referee of the WWE until a surprising dismissal in 2005. There is a more than twinge of bitterness in his voice when he speaks about the incident, and yet room remains for a cautious hope of someday setting the record straight face-to-face with his former employer -- an employer, he says, he gave his life to...More?
source: slam wrestling
MVP Appears on "The View"; Says 40% of the WWE Viewers are Female
MVP said Stephanie McMahon is the one calling the shots in the back.
Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Comment on Manu
During an interview with Monday Night Mayhem radio, Cody Rhodes gives his opionion on why Manu didn't work out with The Legacy:
Cody described how many people initially thought Manu would fit the bill, but after all was said and done, he did not: "Manu is a great example. He had a pedigree and a wrestling background, but he didn't have what it takes on any level to be in The Legacy." He added that the main difference between himself and Ted vs. Manu was that they all acknowledged that their father did assist them to a degree with their WWE career, but that they are "doing their own stuff" since their fathers "opened their door" for them. He sees D.H. as having "potential."...More?
Everything I Needed to Know In Life I Learned from Pro Wrestling
Everything you ever need to know about life and what you'll encounter in it can be found in the squared circle...More?
source: bleacherreport.com
Rumor Mill - Sheamus O'Shaunessy Getting a Look
Florida Championship Wrestling developmental wrestler Sheamus O'Shaunessy, is going on the road to be looked at by WWE reports PWInsider.
Rumor Mill - Undertaker to Have Hip Surgery
According to a report by The Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online, The Undertaker is suffering from both knee and hip problems. The talk as of last Tuesday was that Undertaker would be undergoing arthroscopic sugery on his hip and would be out of action for at least the next few months.
Rumor Mill - Triple H to Feud with Batista Upon his Return?
Triple H is expected to remain out of action, despite Shawn Michaels and Undertaker already being on the shelf (and the possible loss of Jeff Hardy soon). HHH is currently officially booked to return to house show schedules immediately after the upcoming WWE Judgment Day pay-per view.
While this is purely speculation at this point, it's quite possible that HHH will be returning at the PPV unadvertised, costing Batista his match in the main event. This would even the score with Batista, who cost Triple H the title and an "injury" to Randy Orton while distracted by "The Animal" during the match.
It looks as though Batista might be set for an upcoming heel turn in WWE. The spot to set up the likely turn in the future was done at the Backlash pay-per view, where Batista almost used a chair and got his team disqualified (which would have cost Triple H the title based on match-stipulations) but instead it distracted HHH and set him up for the finish of the match and the injury spot with Randy Orton.
Obviously when Triple H returns he'll be working with Randy Orton, as that is the immediate ready-made program, but it looks as though there will be a second feud with Batista. The only question at this point is who would turn heel, with the likely candidate being Batista.
Batista has been questioned, in character, on TV at RAW about the aforementioned spot at Backlash, and said he feels for HHH and the McMahon family, but put off a certain smugness that is likely the very early build towards a heel turn.
source: wrestling observer newsletter @ f4wonline.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Ray "The Crippler" Stevens passes away from a heart attack at 60.
Ray Stevens vs Al Fredricks, 1965
May 4, 2009
Update on Billy Graham and WWE
According to wrestleview.com, the WWE contacted "Superstar" Billy Graham and told him that he does own all the rights to his three wrestling names that include Wayne Coleman, Billy Graham and Superstar Billy Graham...More?
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
