Heavyweight Josh Barnett has tested positive for steroids less than two weeks before he was scheduled to fight Russian star Fedor Emelianenko in Anaheim.
The California State Athletic Commission denied Barnett a license to fight on the mixed marital arts card promoted by Affliction after he tested positive for an anabolic steroid.
The commission said Barnett's sample was sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency test facility at UCLA on June 25. The commission released the findings on Wednesday.
Barnett also failed a post-fight drug test in 2002, after he defeated Randy Couture to win the UFC heavyweight title.
source: associated press
July 22, 2009
MMA Star Barnett Tests Positive for Anabolic Steroid Ahead of Title Fight
Bobby Lashley Launches Lashley Network of Websites
Press release:
Former WWE Superstar and current MMA fighter Bobby Lashley, in association with AA Web and Marketing, Inc. has launched The Lashley Network at www.lashleynetwork.com.
The Lashley Network is a portal for Lashley's network of websites. Sites under the Lashley Network of website include his personal site, his nutrition store, and his new online social networking website. BobbyLashley.net serves as Bobby's official site for news on Bobby's MMA career. Bobby's online store Lashley Nutrition was launched in 2008. FightBobby.com is a social networking site for online fans to connect with each other and chat with Bobby.
Lashley stated, "Right now I am climbing up the ranks in the MMA world so that I can make it to UFC and be the top guy when the time comes. The only way to do that is to keep winning and to keep my name out there whether it's through television media or through the internet. I think FightBobby.com also gives me a chance to interact with my loyal fans that stick by me. Think of it as a Facebook or Myspace for my fans."
For more on Bobby Lashley, please visit www.LashleyNetwork.com.
Jeremy Piven to Host Raw
WWE Press Release:
WWE's Monday Night Raw(R) on USA Network continues its weekly celebrity guest host series with NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal and Emmy Award-winning actor and Entourage star, Jeremy Piven.
Shaq will host Raw live from the Verizon Center in the nation's capital on Monday, July 27th and Piven, August 3rd from Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
Chris Jericho - The Ultimate Heel of Today
Who else today in the world of professional wrestling get’s attacked at a house show? Who else today get’s attacked out in a parking lot in his out country in the world of professional wrestling anymore? One man, the only man to hold the World Tag Team Championships by himself, the Undisputed Tag Team Champions, Chris Jericho...More?
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Triple H - "I don't care who wins as long as it isn't Orton"?
From The Sun:
Then, bizarrely, Triple H claimed that he didn't want to win the WWE title, he simply wanted Orton to lose it. He would retract this later on in a backstage chat with Cena, but it was still a puzzling statement.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought this was strange. Triple H has always said the championship is what he cherishes most. It is that basis of his character. It was good that they had him sort of clarify it, but I was still surprised to hear him say that.
ECW Results: What's in the cards for ECW?
Just days before Night of Champions at 8/5 PT Sunday, those who wander the Land of the Extreme continue to search for a way to become the face of the ever-changing franchise. ECW Champion Tommy Dreamer and Christian crossed paths for the final time before their contest at the pay-per-view, while new Superstars to the brand and to all of WWE made significant impacts, suggesting a new blood may be pumping through the Extreme veins of ECW. Full results.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to the Fabulous Moolah
July 22, 1926
Happy Birthday to David Von Erich
July 22, 1958
Happy Birthday to Shawn Michaels
July 22, 1965
Vince McMahon is acquitted of charges of conspiracy to distribute steroids to wrestlers after 16 hours of jury deliberations.
July 22, 1994
July 21, 2009
WWE Responds to Joe Hamilton/DSW Lawsuit
WWE filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against them in April 2009 by Jody Hamilton and his promotion Deep South Wrestling in the State of Georgia who claimed WWE breached their contract with DSW as a former developmental territory reports PWInsider. In their motion WWE claims Hamilton and DSW "failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted" and that Hamilton's lawsuit was "a misguided attempt to use litigation to lash out against WWE over disappointment with WWE's decision to terminate the parties' business relationship."
Evan Bourne SyFy Commercial and Injury Update
Evan Bourne posted a message on his WWE Universe blog stating that he was kept off last night's Raw to continue healing his sore neck. The injury was originally sustained last week in his match against the Big Show.
Bourne injured his neck after the Big Show speared him hard into the mat during their singles match. Bourne purposely landed on his neck to sell the move, which turned out to be a bad idea. "I've recovered quite a bit and I should be back to 100 percent soon," Bourne said. "My neck is fine, but I was certainly hurting for a few days."
Stu Hart Documentary - "Surviving the Dungeon"
Deep in the Rocky Mountains - in the city of Calgary, Alberta Canada lies the most famous training facility in the history of professional wrestling: the world-renowned Hart Dungeon.
Since the 1950s, aspiring wrestlers from all over the world have come to the home of Stu Hart with the dream of learning the art of professional wrestling. In that time, Stu and his sons Bruce, Keith and Ross have helped shape the careers of some of the most celebrated figures in the sport, including champions such as Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman, Jushin "Thunder" Liger, Stu's sons Owen & Bret, and so many more...More?
Dragon Gate USA Enters with Sapolsky at the Helm
With the departure of Paul Heyman from the wrestling scene a year and a half ago, exciting and innovative booking has for the most part become a thing of the past, with one exception: the work of Gabe Sapolsky. This is no surprise, as Sapolsky learned booking from Heyman while he worked for the legendary ECW owner from 1993 until the promotion's ultimate demise...More?
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Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
