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August 26, 2009
This Day in Wrestling History
Harley Race defeated Dusty Rhodes for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
August 26, 1979
Bret Hart defeated Curt Hennig for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 26, 1991
Raven returns to ECW helping Tommy Dreamer defeat The Dudley Boyz for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. This was also The Dudley Boyz last match in ECW before joining the then-WWF.
August 26, 1999
Stephanie McMahon announces that WWE Unified Champion Brock Lesner would be exclusive to SmackDown.
August 26, 2002
August 25, 2009
ECW Results: Gold & Green
The ongoing rivalry between Goldust and Sheamus intensified this week when they met again in Extreme action. But these Superstars’ differences still haven’t been resolved, as their hard-fought contest ended in a double count-out when neither competitor returned to the ring before the referee’s 10-count. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Maryland Boy Meets his Favorite WWE Superstar, John Cena
With a little help from Kids Wish Network, 6-year-old Bruce, who suffers from Hemophilia, has his wish to meet WWE Superstar John Cena granted.
There is nothing that could make a child happier than meeting his or her hero, but for a spunky little sports fan named Bruce, his excitement overflowed when he met his hero and was even a celebrity for almost a whole week...More?
source: baltimore sun
Post-Raw B-Day Bash for Vince: Shane, Linda & Stephanie Make an Appearance
Fan report sent to prowrestling.com:
Just got back from Raw at the Thomas and Mack Center. After Raw went off the air, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon, and John Cena did the crotch chop to the crowd. Cena left. Vince got on the mic and told us thanks for celebrating his birthday with him. He said we sang Happy Birthday the worst he's ever heard. Vince tried to leave and Shawn and Hunter stopped him.
Triple H told Vince he wasn't happy with how we sang to him, so give us one more shot. He said a couple of people want to join in and sing. Shane and Stephanie came out. HHH said wait we have one more. Linda came out with Pat Patterson. A random Patterson chant started.
Pat got the mike and said he'll sing a few bars since Vince has always done things his way. He then sang "My way" with Shane, Stephanie, and HHH doing backup. We all sang "Happy Birthday" and Vince ate it up, then he ran out of the arena. HHH, Shawn, and Shane shook hands to send everyone home.
credit: Rob Dalton, www.prowrestling.net and wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
WWF(E) World Champion Bob Backlund battled AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkle to a double countout in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
August 25, 1979
Vivian Vachon died in a motor vehicle accident at age 40.
August 25, 1991
WWF(E) Excess debuts at 10 PM on TNN.
August 25, 2001
Brock Lesnar defeats The Rock to become the youngest WWE Champion (at the time before Orton) at SummerSlam '02.
August 25, 2002
August 24, 2009
Ballfield in Maryland Dedicated to Nicholas Adenhart
The mother of the late Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart has fulfilled her top priority since her son was killed in an traffic accident in April.
On Sunday, Janet Gigeous joined about 150 people in putting Adenhart's name on the Little League field in Halfway, Md., where he honed his skills.
The red, white and blue sign designates the diamond as Nicholas James Adenhart Memorial Field.
The sign includes a quote from Pete Rose: "You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be ... in baseball and in life."
The man charged in the drunken-driving crash that killed Adenhart and two others in Fullerton, Calif., is scheduled for trial in November.
source: assoiciated press
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
