This is the the 6th time Hunter has been
Superstar of the Day
Superstar of the Day
October 16, 2009
CT Dems Discover 'Katie Vick'
Connecticut Dems' spokeswoman Colleen Flanagan, who used to work for Sen. Chris Dodd (D), issued a statement this afternoon:
"As WWE Chief Operating Officer, Linda McMahon presided over programming that showed simulated rape, public sex and necrophilia, and now she wants to be our U.S. Senator? People across this state, not to mention the millions of women who are the victims of sexual violence every year, would be horrified and embarrassed to know that the person who seeks to represent them condones this kind of behavior. That kind of programming has no place in our society, and Linda McMahon has no place in the U.S. Senate."...More?
source: tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com
Shane McMahon's Statement to the WWE Universe
The following has been posted on wwe.com:
It is with great sadness that I announce my resignation from the WWE effective January 1, 2010.
I have never even considered a future outside the walls of the WWE. However, sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and while it is the most difficult decision I have ever made, it is time for me to move on.
First and foremost, I would like to thank my father for the incredible education working with him has provided and for giving me the opportunity to play a role in building WWE into the global phenomenon that it is today. I am extremely proud to have been the 4th generation in this business, and I am grateful for everyday I was able to work along side not only my own, but the entire WWE family.
Thank you to all of the WWE Superstars both past and present for your passion, pride and dedication. You are truly the engine of the organization and it has been a pleasure to work with, learn from and get to know all of you. Thank you for the privilege of sharing the stage with you and for allowing me to become but a momentary member of your elite brotherhood. I have so much appreciation for the many sacrifices you endure, both physically and personally, to make this business the success that it is. The respect I have for each of you is immeasurable.
Finally, there are no words to express my gratitude to WWE fans the world over for supporting this company through good times and bad and for your unbridled passion that fuels the Superstars’ performances. I am profoundly grateful to have been able to entertain you both in front of the camera and from behind the scenes. You are the greatest fans in the world.
I will always love this business and will remain a fan forever.
Shane
Shane McMahon Resigns From WWE
The following has been posted on the WWE corporate website:
Shane McMahon, Executive Vice President of Global Media, announced today he has tendered his resignation effective January 1, 2010.
Shane stated, “It has been an incredible experience to help build WWE® into a global phenomenon. However, having been associated with this organization for the majority of my life, I feel this is the opportune time in my career to pursue outside ventures.”
“Even though I am personally saddened by Shane’s decision to leave the company, I am proud of the enormous contributions he has made. He will unquestionably bring passion, commitment and extensive business experience to any endeavor he pursues,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and CEO.
This Day in Wrestling History
Wrestling legend Stu Hart passes away at the age of 88. Stu was the patriarch of the Hart wrestling family.
October 16, 2003
Shane Mcmahon announces that he will be resigning from WWE effective January 1, 2010.
October 16, 2009
October 15, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Devious Disruption
While sitting ringside with Todd Grisham during the main event of “WWE Superstars,” United States Champion The Miz took the time to scout his former tag team partner and opponent at WWE Bragging Rights, Intercontinental Champion John Morrison. It wouldn’t be long, however, before the arrogant Superstar would interfere. With Morrison seemingly about to deliver some Starship Pain on CM Punk, The Miz stormed into the ring and intentionally attacked The Straightedge Superstar to disqualify The Guru of Greatness. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Former WWE Wrestler Calling for Change in the Business
The Sports Legacy Institute, which is co-chaired by Chris Nowinski, who played college football at Harvard and wrestled professionally for WWE (and whose wrestling career ended due to a concussion), studies the degenerative neurological condition these football players have experienced, which is called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Through the study, Nowinski says his group will get an idea of the risk factors, how the disease progresses, the symptoms and potential treatments. He is also calling for change in the professional wrestling business:
"The idea of going off the top of the cage into the ring may actually be as stupid as it looks," Nowinski says. "You cannot slow down the trauma to your brain. Your brain absorbs a ton of trauma. Even if it's not concust, it's a high level of trauma that didn't used to exist in the wrestling industry."
Nowinski calls today's WWE "an extremely unsafe workplace."
"Everybody who got black lung going into the mines and died knew they were going into the mines," he says, "but they didn't know the full consequences.The only way to get real change is for the McMahons to get out of the business or for the federal government to come in and declare it an unsafe workplace."
source: the pitch
Retired KC Chief Turley Donating Brain to Research
A month ago, three NFL players became the first active players to donate their brains and spinal cord tissue to Boston University's Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, a collaboration of the Sports Legacy Institute and BU's medical school to study the effects of repeated concussions.
Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu and Arizona Cardinals receiver Sean Morey all promised their brains and spinal cord tissue to the center after they die.
The Associated Press reported in mid-September that the center counted 150 former athletes (including 40 retired NFL players) as donors. One future donor is former Kansas City Chief Kyle Turley, who retired after the 2007 NFL season.
Turley tells The Pitch that he's donating his brain because there hasn't been enough study on the effects of traumatic brain injuries, which he says he experienced in his 10 years of professional football...More?
More Hunter Hate; Shawn Too?
Among some locker room circles, both Triple H and Shawn Michaels are two of the least popular wrestlers these days. Even those who appear on SmackDown and have minimal exposure to them feel as though they are abusing their power and standing in the way of WWE elevating new stars.
The overwhelming sentiment among those in the company is that Raw's "no man's land" in the sense there are no full-fledged pushes to be had as a result of the strong influence of Hunter and Michaels, as well as Randy Orton and John Cena. Many feel if even one of these main event performers dislikes you enough to badmouth you to management, you won't be getting a push.
source: pwtorch.com
I wish the smarks would come up with something new...
Memories of the Captain
WWE HALL OF FAMER PEDRO MORALES
“I think Lou was a heck of a guy. He kept us laughing all the time and had us on our toes with his quick wit. I liked him very much, and he will be missed.”
WWE HALL OF FAMER CHIEF JAY STRONGBOW
“There was only one Captain Lou. I think that, bar none, he was one of the best managers that WWE has ever had. He had a special knack in getting his charges over; he knew how to do it.”
WWE HALL OF FAMER PAT PATTERSON
“Lou was quite the character. He knew how to manage his men, although sometimes you never knew what was going to come out of his mouth when he talked about them. He made all of us laugh and was a fun person to be around.”...More?
source: wwe.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
