The Figure Four Weekly Newsletter has confirmed, and wrestlezone.com reported several weeks ago, that TNA recently conducted another round of drug testing. However, according to one source within TNA, he apparently took the test, failed it, was notified by TNA management that he failed, and nothing was done about it.
December 16, 2009
Bret Hart Signs a Talent Deal With WWE
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Bret Hart has signed a short-term talent contract with WWE that will go into effect on January 1st, 2010, and expire a couple weeks after WrestleMania 26. This makes it very possible that he will be guest hosting the January 4th edition of WWE Raw when it goes head-to-head with TNA Impact. Additionally, Bret could feasibly make further appearances for WWE if his contract is in fact as long as the report indicates.
Q&A with WWE Comics Creators
Comics and Wrestling have been together since Valiant produced WWF Battlemania in 1991. Wrestling and comics' long relationship were recently detailed in Russell Ray's article here on Newsarama. This time out the new WWE Comic is produced by the Titans Publishing and features veteran creators Keith Champagne and Andy Smith. Keith and Andy stopped by to chat about their new comic...More?
source: newsarama.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Scott Steiner makes his return to RAW for the first time in 8 years and challenges Triple H for the World title.
December 16, 2002
December 15, 2009
ECW Results: Ryder Sees Red
Tiffany announced an exciting, new concept that will determine who receives the next ECW Championship Match. Throughout the next four weeks, the ECW General Manager will invite former ECW Superstars to compete with current ECW Superstars in The ECW Homecoming. Sixteen Superstars will compete one-on-one and eight will advance to The Homecoming Finale, featuring an Over-the-Top Rope Challenge on the Jan. 12 edition of ECW on Syfy. The winner of the Challenge will receive an ECW Title Match against Christian at Royal Rumble! Full results.
source: wwe.com
Triple H & Shawn Michaels at The Slammys
"I just want to say one thing, if you haven't seen this match - you need to see it. You need to go out and get the WrestleMania XXV DVD and watch it, because it was a classic. And I can vouch for how good it was because I had to follow it and I didn't stand a chance."
Vince McMahon Named One of the Top 100 People in the Cable Industry
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has been named one of the Top 100 People in the cable industry by CableFax magazine. To see the full list, click here.
Obama, Wrestlers Pay Holiday Tribute to US Troops
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
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
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
