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January 5, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
Shane Douglas returns to ECW at the ECW Arena in Philly and makes several harsh comments about his time in the WWF(E).
January 5, 1996
January 4, 2010
Raw Results: Hart & Heartbreaker
The conclusion of the WWE Title Match at Survivor Series 1997 between then-champion Bret “Hit Man” Hart and Shawn Michaels remains one of the most controversial episodes in WWE history. Hart was forced to relinquish his title to HBK after the referee called for a quick bell while Michaels had his opponent locked in Hart’s signature submission hold, The Sharpshooter, despite the fact that Hart never submitted.
The incident, known as the “Montreal Screwjob,” left a bitter taste in Hart’s mouth, including a palpable disdain for both Michaels and the man who orchestrated his defeat, Mr. McMahon.
While revenge has always nourished motivation, time continues to mend old wounds, which seemed to be the case when Hart addressed the audience at the top of Raw. Not only did the former five-time WWE Champion and WWE Hall of Famer thank the WWE Universe for their support, he also called out Michaels in an effort to bury the hatchet.
Michaels obliged, and the two talked openly about their feelings from that night and beyond. The men concluded their conversation with a handshake and, eventually, a heartfelt embrace. Full results.
source: wwe.com
First Nominee for the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame Announced
Vince McMahon informed Bret Hart that his father, Stu Hart would be inducted into the WWE HOF this year.
TNA 1st Hour Fail
Jeff Hardy, Sean Waltman, Scott Hall & Ric Flair debut. Tara loses title to ODB. I guess some other stuff happened. I'm not sure. I switched to Raw at 9:00pm.
Dana White Comments on Competing with WWE
"And I respect this guy. I like Vince McMahon. I’ve had breakfast with him. He’s a good guy, but he is a (expletive) animal. I’m not trying to beat him on Monday night. I don’t think we would beat them. Those guys pull killer ratings. It’s been like the highest rated show on television forever. We’re just putting a fight on Monday night because Spike wants us to. I think we’re two totally different, pro wrestling is totally different than the UFC and mixed martial arts"...More?
source: mmaweekly.com
WWE RAW Live and Nearly DVR-Proof 52 Weeks a Year
“It’s about the only 52-week, live, DVR-proof show going,” said Chris McCumber, EVP of marketing at USA Network. The “Raw” show is new every week of the year, and because it is live with sports elements, Mr. McCumber suggested, it is less likely to be recorded on a digital video recorder and played back later — with the commercials skipped.
He said that “Raw” was up 17 percent in total viewers on USA over the last year.
source: tvbythenumbers.com
Which Side Are You On?
Poll Results - What Will You Be Doing on Jan. 4th?:
Watching Raw - 77 (66%)
Watching TNA - 17 (14%)
Switching Between the Shows - 13 (11%)
Watching One-Taping the Other - 9 (7%)
Total Votes: 116
TNA iMPACT!: Special live three-hour edition of TNA iMPACT! from Orlando, FL at Universal Studios featuring the debut of Hulk Hogan.
WWE Raw: Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart will make his first appearance on a WWE television program in 12 years as the special guest host of Monday Night Raw live from Dayton, OH. Also confirmed for the show is DX defending the WWE Unified Tag Team Championships against Chris Jericho & Big Show and Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
