This Day in Wrestling History

NWA/WCW's Great American Bash PPV takes place in Baltimore, Maryland for the first of seven times (in Baltimore that is). The main event featured Ric Flair defeating Lex Luger to retain the World title.
July 10, 1988

WWE Superstars Results: Coming Up Short

While Ricky Ortiz has spent his time offering up motivational speeches in the backstage area to anyone who will listen, R-Truth has been chalking up impressive victories in the SmackDown ring. This hot streak gave Truth the confidence and savvy he needed to pull out a victory over Mr. O despite a size disadvantage. Perhaps this loss will teach Ricky O. to focus more on his ring game instead of his wordplay.

After being defeated by Zack Ryder on last Thursday’s “WWE Superstars,” ECW newcomer Tyler Reks was looking for retribution. Unfortunately, the Southern California surfer was unable to overcome Ryder in their rematch. The Long Island native has been on a white hot streak and has quickly become a Superstar to watch. Reks and the other young competitors of ECW’s New Talent Initiative are quickly learning that victory in WWE doesn’t come easy. Full results.

source: wwe.com

ECW Results: Charismatic Fate

Christian earned No. 1 Contendership to the ECW Championship Thursday night with a colossal victory over Vladimir Kozlov. ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer joined the ECW announce team during the match, and said he’d face either Superstar and defend his title with honor at Night of Champions on July 26.

While the dominant, angry Moscow Mauler brutalized Captain Charisma throughout the match, former ECW Champion Christian was fueled by the desire to once again earn a chance at the Extreme Title. Christian landed a devastating Killswitch on the Sambo master for the key victory. Full results.

source: wwe.com

More Info on Triple H in Muscle & Fitness

Dave Palumbo throws down, hardcore, old-school chest and back with WWE Superstar Triple H in the September 09 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Dave has been working with Trip since well before his World Wrestling Championship victory over Randy Orton at Wrestlemania. And, the work is paying off! As you marvel at the incredible size and condition of the WWE superstar, remember that he is subject to perhaps the most stringent drug testing program in the country. Trip has been following Dave's high protein, low carb, moderate fat, ketogenic diet for over a year now and he's always in killer shape.

source: rxmuscle.com

First Look at 'Whip It'

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Put that woman on roller skates, and you've got hell on wheels...More?

source: usatoday.com

Roller Derby is everywhere!

This Day in Wrestling History

Happy Birthday to Kevin Nash.
July 9, 1959

The Crusher defeated Verne Gagne for the AWA Heavyweight title.
July 9, 1963

Happy Birthday to Marc Mero.
July 9, 1965

Fabulous Moolah defeated Velvet McIntyre for the WWF(E) Women's title.
July 9, 1986

The infamous Vince Russo/Hulk Hogan shoot took place at WCW's Bash at the Beach PPV. This marked Hulk Hogan's last WCW appearance.
July 9, 2000

Best Part of Raw - The Million Dollar Man

Raw House Show Results - Perth, Australia

Fan report sent to pwtorch.com:

Triple H defeated WWE champion Randy Orton by DQ after Legacy interference. This was my fourth WWE live event and in my opinion Triple H got probably the loudest pop I've ever heard which didn't surprise me at all. Orton as well got a huge heel response. Pretty slow match. The ending was good with both men hitting their finishers then Legacy attacked Hunter to get the DQ. Big Show came out for the save and ended with Cody Rhodes getting the Pedigree to send everyone home happy. Triple H and Show then got each side of the arena to see who could cheer the loudest, place was deafening.

Biggest Reactions
Triple H (no competition there)
Big Show
MVP
Kofi Kingston

Biggest Heel Heat
Randy Orton
The Miz
William Regal
Chavo Guerrero

Mark of the Faithful

"I was at an autograph signing,” Mysterio explained with a smile. “A little girl gave me a collage that she made of me with a prayer on it. She said it was a prayer that she says for me every night.”

“I wanted a new tattoo but couldn't decide what to get. I read that little girl's prayer every day and suddenly it hit me. That prayer is definitely the tattoo I want."

The tattoo, translated into English, reads, “Jesus Christ, you accompany me every day. I ask you to bless me and protect me every time I land on the mat because my life is always on the line. Never leave me alone. Protect me and be with me always. Amen.”

In a profession where ink can symbolize all that is special to a Superstar, the high-flying Mysterio has taken a leap of faith. And his tremendous new tattoo will always serve as a testament, both to his immense faith and his unwavering belief in the WWE Universe.

source: wwe.com

Interview with Cat Power

Interview with Hulk Hogan

On watching TNA and WWE:

"I watch both products. (TNA's) like the little engine that could. Everybody thought they wouldn't be around for long, and they've been chugging along for seven years. They gain momentum every week. They seem to be real fresh. When a lot of guys go over to that side of the fence, they seem to get a spring in their step. I also watch Vince's product (WWE). Vince is the constant. He's the standard of excellence. I just love watching his show because you never know what he is going to do. Plus, the production -- you can't even touch his production. It's so dialed-in. It's amazing just to see how they put the pieces together."...More?

source: blogs.southtownstar.com

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