December 13, 2009
This Day in Wrestling History
Jerry Lawler defeated Kerry Von Erich for the USWA Unified Heavyweight title
December 13, 1988
Alundra Blaze defeated Heidi Lee Morgan in a tournament final for the WWF(E) Women's title
December 13, 1993
Scott Hall & Kevin Nash defeated Goldberg & Bret Hart for the WCW Tag Team title
December 13, 1999
Scott Hall arrested for allegedly kicking the door of a taxi in Florida
December 13, 2000
December 12, 2009
Lance Storm Commentary - Booking Hulk Hogan
Let’s be honest, the Hulk Hogan character with his “What you gonna do…” and “Let me tell you something Brother” is 25 years old. It was the hottest act in town for a long, long time, and resulted in the first big boom in wrestling history. After his near decade long run, as the Hulkster, it had run its course, and was losing popularity. Hogan then made another huge impact in the business when he reinvented himself by turning heel and forming the NWO in WCW. This led into the Monday Night Wars and another monster boom in the wrestling business.
After the NWO and Hogan’s heel run, ran its course and WCW lost the Monday Night War to Vince McMahon, Hogan made one more major comeback run in WWE. This was when I got to work with the Hulkster and it was a lot of fun and the guy was still crazy over. I think this return was a success because fans viewed it as a bit of a reunion tour. It was the Hulkster back in the WWE where he belonged, back in the Red and Yellow, and a chance for everyone to see the Baby Face Hogan we all knew and loved one more time.
So fast forward now to January 2010, Hulk Hogan is in his later 50 and trying to make another impact. What can you possibly do with Hulk Hogan in 2010 that will seem fresh and exciting especially when you consider the fact that he can’t physically wrestle much anymore. That’s when I got the idea of Hulk Hogan reinventing himself, one more time, by dropping the Hulk Hogan shtick and presenting himself as real person...More?
Awesome Kong on Top of Her Game
If it wasn't for an annoying little brother, the world of pro wrestling might be without one of its brightest, most dynamic personalities today. “He used to watch wrestling every Saturday morning,” Kia Stevens, better known as TNA ( Total Nonstop Action ) star Awesome Kong, says about her younger brother. “And whenever I’d pass by, he’d attack me and get me into a Camel Clutch. And that’s how I’d stay until one of my parents came into the room.”
Stevens’ brother’s obnoxious behavior, occurring in the middle-class Los Angeles suburb of Carson, Calif., rubbed off onto eight-year-old Kia.
“I eventually started watching wrestling myself, and learning some of the moves,” she says. “Before long, I was able to get him into a Boston Crab.”
And a star was born...More?
source: media-newswire.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Larry Zbyszko stripped of the AWA Heavyweight title. He was the last AWA Champion.
December 12, 1990
Chris Jericho defeated Chyna for the WWF Intercontinental title.
December 12, 1999
December 11, 2009
SmackDown Results: Street Fight NIght
At the start of the night, Batista made it clear to the WWE Universe that he didn't care if they booed him. After demanding a spotlight be placed on him, he claimed that he never needed fans, Rey Mysterio, Evolution, or anybody else. Instead, he proclaimed that it was all about him and already declared himself “World Heavyweight Champion Batista."
Later in the main event, The Animal went one-on-one with Rey Mysterio in a brutal Street Fight. After a furious battle, Batista reigned supreme over his former comrade-in-arms with a combination spear, spinebuster and chair blast. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Ted DiBiase Comments on the Power Couple
Ted DiBiase was asked about the future of WWE if Vince McMahon were to ever step down after Shane McMahon left. (DiBiase didn't address Shane's departure).
"Triple H is married to Stephanie. It's just like any marriage. You know who runs the show, it's Stephanie," DiBiase said with a chuckle. "But, Hunter's great, man. If Vince were to ever decide to step down, those two are like a power team."
source: espn radio
Rumor Mill - Umaga's Condition During His Final Days
It is being reported that Umaga had been telling friends that he expected to return to WWE, and that he had reached some sort of agreement with the company that would have seen him return either at or around the time of the Royal Rumble PPV. Apparently the deal was reached with WWE at the time that he committed to working the "Hulkamania" tour, and WWE was attempting to secure Umaga's deal in an effort to thwart Hogan's tour. Umaga of course worked the tour anyways, even though WWE was not happy about it.
Additionally, Hulk Hogan did make an attempt to bring Umaga into TNA, however he told Hogan that he has already committed to working with WWE, and that he felt a certain amount of loyalty to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon as they were the ones who pushed hard for him during his first run with the company.
source: wrestling observer
WWE Fans Rage at Umaga Snub
WWE were under fire today, as British fans slammed the company for refusing to acknowledge Umaga's passing on their flagship TV show...More?
source: the sun
This Day in Wrestling History
Triple H defeated Shawn Michaels for the WWF(E) European Title. HBK intentionally lost the title after he was ordered to defend it against Hunter by Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter
December 11, 1997
Triple H defeated Vince McMahon in a No DQ, Falls Count Anywhere match when Triple H pinned him after hitting him with a sledgehammer. Due to the stipulations of the match, if Triple H won, he received a World Title match, and if Vince won, then the marriage between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon would be annulled. However, after the match, Stephanie turned on her father and willingly joined with Triple H thus beginning the McMahon-Helmsley Era.
December 11, 1999
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
