Sources say Triple H is quite high on Drew McIntyre and is one of the driving forces behind the young wrestler’s current push. On the subject of McIntyre’s Hell in a Cell opponent, there was apparently a minor backstage issue involving R-Truth prior to their match last week.
According to reports, as R-Truth was preparing to go out to the ring, he was told he had to take off the camouflage vest he was wearing as camouflage is now associated with the DX tag team. The wrestler approached Stephanie McMahon about the complaint (which presumably came from a producer); McMahon, the wife of DX member Triple H, said that he should probably discuss the issue with Hunter.
At that point, R-Truth decided to just abandon the wardrobe item as he headed to the ring for his match.
source: f4woline.com
October 9, 2009
Rumor Mill - Triple H Pushing Drew McIntyre; Issues with R-Truth and Camouflage
Lisa Leslie Retires From WNBA
Lisa Leslie retires from the WNBA team Los Angeles Sparks. According to reports, she is leaving the sport with no regrets. In a statement to the press she said "I feel great because I know that every time I stepped out on that court I played as hard as I could, I've left everything out there and I did my best."...More?
source: postchronicle.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to:
Eddie Guerrero - October 9, 1967
Michael Manna (Stevie Richards) - October 9, 1971
Jack Brisco defeated Terry Funk in a tournament final for the Georgia National Heavyweight title.
October 9, 1980
October 8, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Perfect Cryme
It was clear Sheamus’ goal was to inflict as much pain on Shelton Benjamin as possible during their highly-anticipated match on “WWE Superstars.” After interfering in The Gold Standard’s eventual triumph over Paul Burchill on ECW on Syfy last week and injuring Benjamin’s left shoulder, The Celtic Warrior did not decelerate. Despite being disqualified for not following the referee’s several warnings, Sheamus continued to attack Benjamin. Full results.
source: wwe.com
SmackDown's Top 100 Moments
WWE.com has listed the top 100 SmackDown moments as counted down in "The Best of SmackDown 10th Anniversary: 1999-2009" DVD. Below are the Triple H entries:
81 04/20/00 Triple H vs. Tazz
78 09/23/99 Triple H goes through multiple gimmick matches in one night
24 07/27/00 Trish Stratus & Triple H together - Stephanie walks in
14 11/11/99 Arnold Schwarzenegger Confrontation with Triple H
13 04/12/01 Jeff Hardy defeats Triple H for IC title in Huge upset
12 09/16/99 Vince McMahon vs. Triple H - WWE Championship
3 08/26/99 The Rock vs. Triple H - WWE Championship Match
Click here for the full list.
Junie Browning Arrested, Cut From UFC
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Wednesday that Ultimate Fighter alumnus Junie Browning has been arrested for assaulting medical personnel at a hospital in suburban Las Vegas.
Browning reportedly took 16 anti-anxiety pills in an “attempt to harm himself.” When friends took him to the hospital he became angry and assaulted three nurses. He has been charged with three counts of battery on a health care provider, which, I guess, is worse than battery on a regular person.
According to Yahoo! Sports, UFC President Dana White immediately terminated Junie’s contract with the UFC upon hearing the news. Since his time on The Ultimate Fighter, Junie had racked up a 1-1 record, most recently losing via submission to Cole Miller...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Steve Austin defeated Kurt Angle for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
October 8, 2001
A jury clears the WWE and Steve Lombardi of all charges brought by bodybuilder Nicole Bass.
October 8, 2002
October 7, 2009
McMahon, WWE Seek Mainstream Credibility
Since McMahon’s announcement, political coverage has been reduced to poor puns, and because of the stigma surrounding professional wrestling, her candidacy has largely been dismissed.
But stranger things have happened in politics. The McMahon family has proved to be very successful in the entertainment world, and the combination of a crowded Republican primary, Linda McMahon’s commitment to spending considerable personal money, and Dodd’s soft poll numbers creates a scenario where she could win.
And even if she doesn’t win the nomination, the WWE stands to gain more of the mainstream credibility that it craves. The WWE clearly realized that every story that mentions McMahon will also mention the company.
In this case, Linda McMahon really doesn’t have a lot to lose, except for a few million dollars. If she runs a serious campaign, there is virtually no risk of damaging the family business she helped build that will likely be passed down to her son, daughter and son-in-law, wrestler Triple H...More?
source: roll call
Rumor Mill - Booker T Bookin'?
According to prowrestling.net, Booker T is not expected to remain with the company once his contract expires (rumored to be in November). He refused to put over Matt Morgan at the TNA Impact taping in Orlando on Tuesday, and the feeling of multiple sources is that this was simply the straw that broke the camel's back when it comes to his strained relationship with TNA management...More?
