Apparently Jim isn't too happy with "sports entertainment". Click here.
December 7, 2009
Wrestling Star, Hundreds More Take Oath to Become U.S. Citizens
Oleg Prudius, known to wrestling fans as Vladimir Kozlov, said becoming an American citizen was a dream come true...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Rick Rude (Richard Rood)
December 7, 1959
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf won a tournament final for the WWWF(WWE) Tag Team title.
December 7, 1967
William "Haystacks" Calhoun died of diabetic complications at age 55.
December 7, 1989
Koko B. Ware defeated Jerry Lawler for the USWA Unified Heavyweight title.
December 7, 1992
Goldberg & Bret Hart defeated Creative Control for the WCW Tag Team title.
December 7, 1999
December 6, 2009
Mayweather/Pacquiao & Triple H/Batista
Dave Batista is placing his bet again on Pacquiao when the Filipino ring icon and undefeated American superstar Floyd Mayweather face off in a mega bout slated for March 13.
“I think Manny is going to kill him. And I believe that,” the Filipino-Greek Batista said during a press conference Saturday. “Even if I wasn’t a fan, just watching him in the ring, he’s so impressive. He’s in a different league.”
Batista, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 290 pounds, also admits to getting a lot of ribbing from fellow wrestling star and boxing fan Triple H.
“Triple H is kinda tight with Floyd Mayweather so there’s a constant argument with us,” Batista said laughing. “But at the end of the day he knows that I’m right.”...More?
source: sports.inquirer.net
WWE Supershow Results - Bossier City, LA
Triple H beat Randy Orton in a No DQ, falls count anywhere match. Randy pulled a trash can from underneath the ring and decked Triple H for the two count. Legacy ran in to beat down Triple H. Kofi ran in for the save. Hunter pulled out a sledgehammer and nailed Orton with it. He followed up with a pedigree for the win.
Biggest Pops: Triple H, Kofi, Kane, and Goldust
Most heat: Regal, Sheamus, Legacy
source: prowrestling.net
I guess Hunter wasn't overseas for the Tribute to the Troops show.
This Day in Wrestling History
Dynamite Kid announces his retirement from professional wrestling in Japan.
December 6, 1991
In an angle on RAW, Triple H marries Stephanie McMahon. The couple marries in real life 4 years later.
December 6, 1999
December 5, 2009
TNA Going Head to Head With WWE Raw
Hulk Hogan officially announced on tonight's UFC "Ultimate Fighter Finale" in Las Vegas alongside Joe Rogan that Monday, January 4 would feature a special three-hour edition of TNA Impact going head to head with WWE Monday Night Raw. TNA President Dixie Carter and Eric Bischoff were also in attendance and were shown on camera.
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
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
