Mark Madden picks Raw over iMPACT!:
Not to be negative (ahem), but TNA’s Monday launch looks dead in the water for reasons that should be fairly obvious.
WWE has Bret Hart. One of the promotion’s legendary figures returns. Hart has been absent for over 12 years. He left under the worst possible terms. What will it be like when Vince McMahon and Hart face off for the first time since the Montreal Screwjob? THIS IS PERSONAL, KING!
OK, I’m sold. As for TNA…
Hogan will be there. That’s the extent of TNA’s promotion for the re-ignition of the Monday night wars.
I’m watching WWE...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
January 2, 2010
TNA iMPACT! - Lost Before the Start
Raw Hosts for January 25th Revealed
WWE has revealed that actors James Roday and Dule Hill will host the January 25th edition of Raw. The duo stars in the USA Network series "Psych." The new season of Psych premieres on the USA Network on Wednesday, January 27th and this season will feature a cameo by WWE Superstar John Cena.
Hulk Hogan Wants Health Benefits for TNA Wrestlers
Hulk Hogan says that if he can "turn TNA into the monster" that Vince McMahon created with WWE, he wants to offer TNA wrestlers health benefits beyond what WWE is offering.
"There's a ton of stuff that needs to be done – from health care to profit sharing to insurance – just mechanical stuff that should be in place when people put their lives on the line and give up their time and dedicate themselves to the business,"...More?
source: ign.com
January 1, 2010
SmackDown Results: Time to Rumble
Amidst the feverish anticipation of the Intercontinental Championship rematch between the “Chosen One” and The Guru of Greatness, a riveting Beat the Clock Challenge attempted to establish the No. 1 Contender to take on the World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker at the Royal Rumble. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Huge Names to Debut on TNA Monday Night Special
Reportedly, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, Ken Anderson and Rob Van Dam will be appearing on the January 4th edition of TNA iMPACT! Click here.
Ring Posts Wrestler of the Decade
Triple H
• Has wrestled in WWE the entire decade
• Eleven-time world champion (five WWE titles; five world heavyweight titles; one undisputed title)
• Along with The Undertaker, the only Attitude-era main-eventer who was active the entire decade
• Wrestled in nine WrestleManias; was in world title matches in eight of them
• Was on top during WWE’s peak year in 2000
• Had memorable programs with The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Batista, Randy Orton and John Cena
• Triple threat match with Chris Benoit and Michaels at WrestleMania XX (2004) is perhaps the best WrestleMania world title match ever
• Leader of Evolution, one of the top heel groups of the decade
• Reunited with DX partner Michaels to form one of WWE’s most popular acts
• Helped elevate Batista, Orton, Cena and Benoit
Ring Posts
WWE & Mattel: World Champions Team Up
WWE and Mattel officially began their toy partnership today after WWE's deal with Jakks Pacific concluded on December 31...More?
Shane McMahon Officially Gone From WWE
Shane McMahon is officially no longer employed by WWE today after announcing resignation plans on October 16. McMahon announced on Oct. 16 his official resignation date would be Jan. 1.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ted Turner's purchase of WCW comes into full effect as all NWA changes are complete and World Championship Wrestling drops the NWA name
January 1, 1991
Billionaire Ted, The Huckster and the Nacho Man debut on Monday
Night Raw
January 1, 1996
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
