December 5, 2009
Drew McIntyre Delivers on Smackdown
When bringing up the fact that McIntyre has been touted as a future world champion by WWE chairman Vince McMahon, Matt Striker added that McIntyre and McMahon work out together. That has to be a joke aimed at the Internet Wrestling Community, which has been buzzing about Sheamus receiving a big push on Raw because he is Triple H’s workout partner...More?
source: baltimore sun
WWE Tribute to the Troops History
Dec 17-20, 2003: Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq
Dec 14-18, 2004: Camp Speicher, near Tikrit, Iraq
Dec 7-9, 2005: Bagram Air Base, Bagram, Afghanistan
Dec 6-8, 2006: Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq
Dec 4-8, 2007: Camp Speicher, near Tikrit, Iraq
Dec 2-6, 2008: Camp Liberty, Baghdad, Iraq
WWE Travels Overseas for Troops
This Day in Wrestling History
Brad Armstrong defeated Ernie Ladd for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
December 5, 1984
December 4, 2009
SmackDown Results: Turmoil Launched With a Chair
After suffering Batista’s brutal chair attack during his match with Chris Jericho one week ago, The Demon of Death Valley emerged to call-out his WWE TLC Chairs Match challenger. But, before he could get to the ring, The Animal launched another surprise attack on The Deadman from behind, wielding his steel weapon-of-choice ferociously as he unleashed an all out massacre upon The Phenom. He then raised the fallen Undertaker’s World Title high above his head, showcasing the full extent of his resolve to end his adversary’s reign of terror at WWE TLC. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Reports Eddie "Umaga" Fatu Dead at Age 36
WWE would like to express its deepest condolences to Mr. Fatu’s family, friends and fans on his tragic passing. Mr. Fatu was under contract with WWE at various time periods and most recently performed under the name "Umaga." Mr. Fatu's contract was terminated on June 11, 2009.
Statement from the Anoa'i Family:
"On behalf of my family, the Anoa’i and Fatu family, we are devastated and shocked by the loss of our Eki...We are making our plans now for our farewell to Eki, but I wanted to take this time to thank everyone for all of the thousands of posts, emails, letters, and cards. Although I have not been able to bring myself to answer them personally, your kindness does not go unnoticed. I want to especially thank our WWE family and Stephanie McMahon for everything, and her phone call was very comforting to me in my time of sorrow."...More?
Former WWE Star Umaga Hospitalized with Life Threatening Issues
Former WWE wrestler Umaga (a/k/a Eddie Fatu) has been hospitalized with a serious medical condition. A friend of the family stated earlier today that rumors of Umaga's death were untrue, yet noted that the situation is serious enough that he is on life support.
source: prowrestling.net
