A holiday message from President Barack Obama is part of World Wrestling Entertainment's "WWE Tribute to the Troops" special airing this weekend.
The program, set for 9 p.m. EST Saturday on NBC, chronicles a Mideast trip by WWE wrestlers that included base visits and a performance for the troops. Along with the taped remarks from the president, Gen. David Petraeus also delivers holiday wishes.
The NBC special marks the WWE's seventh annual Mideast trip.
source: associated press
December 15, 2009
Obama, Wrestlers Pay Holiday Tribute to US Troops
This Day in Wrestling History
Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk wrestled a legendary match against Abdullah The Butcher and The Sheik in Japan. The match turned the Funks fan favourites in Japan because of the extreme violence.
December 15, 1977
December 14, 2009
New Champs - So What's the Problem?
Two new champions - Sheamus and Drew McIntyre - and the IWC is still complaining. for months, they have been begging the WWE to put titles on someone other than John Cena, Triple H, or Randy Orton. They have been pleading for matches that involved someone other than their "top" stars. The question was asked, "When is the WWE going to create new stars?"..."When are they going to elevate someone other than Cena, Hunter or Orton?"
Well, you got it last night. So, what's the problem?
The problem is that because Sheamus works out with Triple H and Drew McIntyre is rumored to be a Shawn Michaels/Triple H favorite - apparently neither one of them is worthy of the push. While I'm not sold yet on McIntyre I think Sheamus has star written all over him. If you don't give them a chance, how are we to know?
I have read on other sites that the IWC is questioning the lack of push for perennial favorite Shelton Benjamin. Last month, Jim Ross posted the following on his blog. Maybe Shelton falls into this category:
"At a certain point once a guy gets his foot in the door and he starts getting some time on TV, then they really have more ownership than the general public understands. The more-educated fans would rather blame creative. Sometimes they just don’t know what else went on and they don’t know a guy’s attitude and they don’t know who phoned something in or who thinks, “Hey, I don’t really even want to get any higher than this.” You have to understand that some guys get on a semi-main event level, and they don’t know that they can handle the pressure of carrying the show. That’s not for everybody. It takes a very unique individual to be a star, and a main event star. The business is so good now financially that guys who are not main-eventers can still earn a great living and prepare for life after wrestling."
It's just a thought. We will never know, but they wanted new champs and they got new champs. It's time to see what they can do.
Sheamus Sits at the Top Table
You wait years for a Brit or Irishman to win a championship in the WWE — and then two come along at once.
Sheamus made history at last night's Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view by becoming the first ever person from the UK or Ireland to win the company's world title. He did something that not even Davey Boy Smith, Fit Finlay or William Regal could achieve.
And the TLC initials of the event had a double meaning, also standing for Three Lost Championships, as Scot Drew McIntyre won the intercontinental strap and Triple H and Shawn Michaels picked up the unified tag belts...More?
source: the sun
2009 Slammy Award Catergories & Nominees
Triple H is nominated for the following:
Extreme Moment of the Year
Triple H invades Randy Orton's home
Tag Team of the Year
D-Generation X
Shocker of the Year
Randy Orton DDTs Stephanie and forces Triple H to watch
The 2009 Slammy Awards is set for tonight at 8:oopm EST.
This Day in Wrestling History
Triple H defeated Bill Goldberg for the WWE Raw World Heavyweight Championship
December 14, 2003
December 13, 2009
Climb is of the Essence for DX
Just when it appeared as if the iconic pairing of Shawn Michaels and Triple H couldn’t ascend any higher in WWE, D-Generation X climbed to a new pinnacle in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match against Unified Tag Champions Jeri-Show. Capturing their first and only taste of tag titles together, DX thus established themselves as the holders of the glistening gold prizes...More?
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WWE: TLC PPV Results
Dark Match
R-Truth defeated CM Punk w/Luke Gallows
ECW Champion Christian vs. Shelton Benjamin (Ladder Match)
Winner: Christian
Intercontinental Champion John Morrison vs. Drew McIntyre
Winner: Drew McIntyre - New Intercontinental Champion
Women's Champion Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James
Winner: Michelle McCool
WWE Champion John Cena vs. Sheamus (Tables Match)
Winner: Sheamus - New WWE Champion
Batista vs. World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker (Chair Match)
Winner: The Undertaker
Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Randy Orton
Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show vs. D-Generation X (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match)
Winners: Triple H & Shawn Michaels - New Unified Tag Team Champions
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
