Fan account of the Jerry Lynn vs. Sean "X-Pac" Waltman match:
Sean "X-Pac" Waltman pinned Jerry Lynn. The crowd simply lost it for both these men. Split almost right down the middle in support. Regretfully, this is the first time I've seen these two lock up in person. I first saw them on TV around 1990 in the old GWF in Texas. X-Pac hit the Broncobuster on Lynn in the corner but later Lynn hit an elbowsmash to Pac on a table that saw the crown come unglued.
Lynn nailed the Cradle Piledriver but Pac got his leg on the bottom rope at the last second. Pac hit the X-Factor but Lynn kicked out.Lynn hit a top rope huracanrana but Pac rolled through and pinned Lynn with a jackknife cradle. The locker room emptied to give both a lengthy ovation as Waltman talked of coming home and of his 17-year old son's birthday. Lynn talked of how he and Waltman beat each other up for over years on the Minnesota circuit, trying to get noticed. Waltman got visibly teary-eyed as he and Lynn hugged to send the rabid crowd home happy.
source: prowrestling.net
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Jerry Lynn vs. Sean Waltman
WWE and the SEC
What started out as just a TV wrestling stunt could have Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment in a headlock from federal authorities.
The trouble is that both WWE and Raw's parent network (USA) sent out official press releases announcing Trump's "purchase." And, WWE publicly held shares fell nearly 7% the next day.
The releases were fiction. But, federal investigators prefer to use words like "false reporting." The Securities and Exchange Commission generally frowns on deliberately false media reports that affect the stock market. So far, the SEC opted for a "no comment" on whether it's planning to investigate the incident.
WWE and the USA Network issued a joint press release three days later stating that Raw had not been sold to Trump and it was just a storyline...More?
partial source: tvsquad.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Koko B. Ware
June 20, 1957
Magnificent Muraco defeated Pedro Morales for the WWWF(WWE) Intercontinental title.
June 20, 1981
Rikishi defeated Chris Benoit for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
June 20, 2000
June 19, 2009
SmackDown Results: Rampage in Roanoke
Prior to his match with Chris Jericho, The Charismatic No. 1 Contender was confronted by World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk about their World Championship Match at The Bash. Punk voiced no regrets about cashing in his Money in the Bank opportunity at Extreme Rules, nor with his actions in Monday Night Raw’s Triple Threat Match. An intense Hardy expressed his determination to take his title back at the upcoming pay-per-view.
Hardy’s attention then turned to Jericho. In the culmination of their heated battle, as the nine-time Intercontinental Champion was throwing Hardy back into the ring, Rey Mysterio suddenly emerged from a seat in the crowd. He attacked Jericho, driving the stunned Superstar into the ring post before returning to his seat next to two other identically dressed fans. This surprise onslaught led directly to a Hardy victory when Jericho couldn’t answer the 10-count. After the bell, The Charismatic Enigma put the exclamation point on the win, hitting the disoriented Jericho with the Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb combination. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Indy Wrestler Christopher "Mighty Briggs" Miller Passes Away
Statement from NWL/HoPWF:
June 5, 2009 - FORMER NWL GRADUATE PASSES AWAY AT 38
The NWL/HOUSE of PAIN was informed of the passing of one of our graduates and we would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Christopher "Mighty Biggs" Miller. Chris was dealing with numerous health issues when he suffered a stroke this past December. Along with holding many NWL and HoPWF titles, Chris starred in the Matthew Barney film Cremaster 3 which was shot on location in Scotland and also appeared in the April 2002 edition of Vogue Magazine standing next to Olympic gold medalist Sasha Cohen.
WWE Releases Sim Snuka & Candice Michelle
Standard lines from wwe.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Sim Snuka as of today, June 19, 2009. WWE wishes Sim the best in all future endeavors.
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Candice Michelle as of today, June 19, 2009. WWE wishes Candice the best in all future endeavors.
John Cena on the Cover of Flex Magazine
source: wwe.com
Angle Opens Up on MMA, Drugs and Deaths
Wrestling has had its problem with drug abuse and deaths over the past two decades. Angle is no different, calling himself a "junkie" for abusing pain medication for two years while with the WWE.
"The bumps take a huge toll on people’s bodies." Angle said that pills were an easy way out. "Guys used to take drugs, both recreational and medical, to ease the pain. And the WWE has done a good thing to open up drug rehab for all current and past stars."...More?
source: slam wrestling
Dr. Doughnut and Mr. Referee
It's a double life of working the night shift at the store one week and appearing in front of more than 10,000 people and countless more on television the next week...More?
source: the pitch
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Wahoo McDaniel
June 19, 1938
The current NWA formed in Waterloo, Iowa.
June 19, 1948
Antonio Inoki defeated Dick Murdoch in a tournament final for the IWGP Heavyweight title.
June 19, 1986
NWA-TNA debuts on PPV
June 19, 2002
Ken Shamrock won a 20 man Battle Royal for the NWA Heavyweight title.
June 19, 2002
