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August 28, 2009
This Day in Wrestling History
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Tully Blanchard for the Georgia National Heavyweight title.
August 28, 1986
The Ultimate Warrior defeated Rick Rude for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 28, 1989
Shawn Michaels & Diesel defeated the Headshrinkers for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
August 28, 1994
August 27, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Making His Breaking Point
Given Burchill’s recent statements regarding both Gregory Helms and The Hurricane, the Chelsea, England, native must be elated after defeating ECW’s favorite superhero in his “WWE Superstars” debut. Whether or not Burchill’s theory that Helms and the green-clad Superstar are the same person is true, it is clear that The Ripper will aim to take both of them out if he has the opportunity. Thanks to an assist from his sister, Katie Lea Burchill, Paul was able to roll-up the superhero for the win, gaining retribution for the loss he was dealt last week on ECW. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rey Mysterio Suspended for Wellness Policy Violation
From wwe.com:
In accordance with WWE's Wellness Program, effective Wednesday, September 2, Oscar Gutierrez (Rey Mysterio) is suspended for 30 days for a violation of the company’s policy.
WWE Offering Personal Life Development Courses for New Talent
WWE are starting to introduce Personal Life Development courses for new talent signed and sent to developmental in Tampa, Florida. The courses are being done to help prepare the younger talents for changes in life when going on the road, experiencing fame and to help them develop skills and solutions for out-of-the-ring issues that can hurt their career.
WWE is also offering Personal Finance Education classes to all talents, working with Fidelity Investments, focusing on the importance of financial planning, saving for the long-term, balancing portfolios and managing financial responsibilities.
Also being offered are workshops on how talents can get the best health insurance for themselves and their families since WWE doesn't provide it. Media training workshops to teach talent how to best present themselves to the media and best present the WWE brand to the media are also being done. WWE is bringing in Kathleen Hessert, the president of Sports Media Challenge, for these workshops.
source: wrestling observer
Information from wwe.corporate.com
Triple H mentioned in an earlier interview that the WWE offered these programs. Hopefully new Talent will take advantage of them.
Q&A with Dixie Carter
Q. Can you talk about the decision to keep the TNA world title on Kurt Angle at the pay-per-view a day after his arrest?
A. I can talk about it to some degree because it’s an ongoing legal case. I was briefed on the details of what happened, and I also know that people are innocent until proven guilty. And I think just like most sports franchises these days, they let the legal system do what they do best and you await the outcome. And that’s what we did.
Q. Is Rhaka Khan still with the company?
A. Yes, she is currently a TNA talent...More?
source: baltimore sun
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Sgt. Slaughter.
August 27, 1948
Kerry Von Erich defeated Curt Hennig for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title and The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
August 27, 1990
Eastern Championship Wrestling was renamed Extreme Championship Wrestling.
August 27, 1994
Bertha Faye defeated Alundra Blaze for the WWF(E) Women's title.
August 27, 1995
ECW debuts on National TV on TNN. The show would air for the last time on October 6th, 2000 and eventually lead to the company's demise.
August 27, 1999
Chyna defeated Val Venis by pinning Trish Stratus in a tag match for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 27, 2000
August 26, 2009
Rhaka Khan Speaks Out on the Kurt Angle Arrest Incident
TNA Knockout Trenesha Biggers, aka Rhaka Khan, gave her first public interview since the Kurt Angle arrest incident this morning with WPXI channel 11 in Pittsburgh.
When asked about her current status with TNA Wrestling, Khan stated, "I was told that by filing the PFA I was forcing them to choose between the two of us. I knew that when I filed it. I knew there was no way I was probably going to be able to work there anymore."
In regards to Kurt Angle, Khan said, "I've forgiven so many times for what he's done to me, and I've been around him and been fine, but now, he's gone and slandered me. In the wrestling ring, you got to be able to trust the person you're working with and know that they're not going to hurt you."
source: wrestlezone.com
Judge Allows Kurt Angle Back Into House After PFA Arrest
Olympic gold medalist and pro wrestler Kurt Angle is allowed inside his suburban Pittsburgh home again, after ex-live-in girlfriend Trenesha Biggers requested a protection from abuse order and had him arrested earlier this month...More?
source: thepittsburghchannel.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
