Orange legend Ernie Ladd “Big Cat” continues to receive prestigious honors. Ladd, who passed away in March of 2007, was among the inaugural class of the Grambling University Sports Hall of Fame...More?
source: orangeleader.com
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July 30, 2009
"Big Cat" Ernie Ladd Inducted into the Grambling Hall of Fame
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Captain Lou Albano
July 30, 1933
Danno O'Mahony defeated Ed "Strangler" Lewis for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
July 30, 1935
Booker T defeated Kurt Angle for the WCW Heavyweight title.
July 30, 2001
July 29, 2009
Mr. Anderson Taking Responsibility for
Mr. Kennedy's Demise
From Ken Anderson's blog:
When "Mr. Kennedy" exploded on the scene in WWE, I was given the opportunity to do media interviews all over the world which can be EXTREMELY intoxicating. You're living out your dream, making serious money, finally achieving all your goals, and you're getting the chance to build on the already-intense fame by talking to the media.
"No comment" or "I do not recall" should have been in my vocabulary(Hey, it worked for Ollie North, right?) I admit that I just wasn't media savvy enough at the time to deal with all that comes with the responsibility of talking to the press. I said some very sophomoric things and that mistake was mine and mine alone, and I have learned from it.
That mistake set in motion a chain of events that allowed my detractors, both inside the company and outside, to jump all over me. I left myself open.
Vince McMahon didn't screw "Mr. Kennedy." WWE didn't screw "Mr. Kennedy." Ken Anderson screwed "Mr. Kennedy."
I promise you, it WON'T happen again.
Jeremy Piven on his Involvement with WWE
Jeremy Piven was asked how he got involved with the WWE this morning on 790 the Ticket in Miami. He said he's good friends with Triple H. When asked what his relationship with Triple H was Piven said "I'm his workout partner" then Piven asked, "Why do people always laugh when I say that?"
Rumor Mill - Elijah Burke to TNA
Former WWE Superstar Elijah Burke has been signed by TNA and will be debuting under a new ring name that is said to be likely a heavily gimmicked name.
source: wrestling observer
7-Eleven and Pepsi Max Sizzle at WWE’S SummerSlam
Press release:
World Wrestling Entertainment announced today its partnership with two national, blue-chip brands, 7-Eleven and Pepsi Max, as sponsors of the 2009 SummerSlam pay-per-view on Sunday, August 23, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles...More?
Celebrity Guest Hosts in WWE
One fan's look at the WWE variety show called Raw:
WWE head honcho Vince McMahon has implemented numerous concepts over the years to garner rating for his programs, but none may be create more rating let you alone media buzz, then introducing celebrity guest hosts to run his flagship show Monday Night RAW.
This gimmick, according to sources, will yet to conclude, as McMahon received numerous phone calls from celebrities who want to serve as the boss of Monday Night Raw.
Who knows how long this storyline will continue, but being a fan of pro wrestling that I am, I can't wait for the upcoming weeks of RAW. The only thing I am concerned about, is that each host except for Shaq, Batista and Dibiase were promoting their upcoming shows, tours, or movies, I hope this gimmick doesn't turn the show that I've watched since it's inception back in 1994 into a Late Night Talk Show...More?
source: mountainhomenews.com
The New Shaq Attack: A Media Blitz
Shaquille O'Neal, marketing genius. Say you're a 37-year-old NBA star in the waning days of your basketball career. Do you gracefully fade into the background with your millions?
No way! Instead, you pull a brilliant publicity stunt by not getting into the White House. You get (what else?) a reality show next month, "Shaq Vs.," going one-on-one with athletes like Michael Phelps, Ben Roethlisberger and Serena Williams in their respective sports. You serve as "special guest enforcer" on WWE Raw wrestling Monday at Verizon Center...More?
source: washingtonpost.com
This Day in Wrestling History - Kaufman vs. Lawler
Jerry Lawler and Andy Kaufman were on the Late Night Show with David Letterman. Lawler and Kaufman started yelling at each other. Lawler started pushing Kaufman and Kaufman was cussing him out, which led to Andy Kaufman walking off the set. The incident made headlines everywhere and basically gave huge publicity to the two men. We later found out that it was all a work and that they were friends.
July 29, 1982
July 28, 2009
ECW Results: Reks in Effect
On last Tuesday’s ECW on Syfy, Paul Burchill attacked newcomer Tyler Reks after the California native defeated him fairly in the ring. This underhanded assault was clearly still on Reks’ mind as he walked down the aisle for his rematch with The Ripper. Displaying an aggressive side that we have yet to see from the young competitor, Reks took Burchill from pillar to post and made him pay for his classless act. With another decisive victory over the Englishman, Reks has shown the WWE Universe that he’s not just some laidback surfer dude — he’s an intense Superstar worth watching. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
