The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) announced today that one active and 18 retired National Football League (NFL) players have pledged to join the rapidly growing CSTE Brain Donation Registry.
The newest donors are current Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer, Hall of Famer Mike Haynes, Pro Bowlers Zach Thomas, Kyle Turley, and Conrad Dobler, NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Senior Regional Director Jason Belser, Super Bowl Champion Don Hasselbeck, Keith Krepfle, and Jack Thompson. In addition, Sylvia Mackey, wife of John Mackey, the Hall of Fame Baltimore Colts tight end suffering from dementia, has pledged to donate Mr. Mackey’s brain upon death.
These NFL players have decided to donate their brain and spinal cord tissue to the CSTE upon death so that researchers can better understand the effects of repeated head trauma on the nervous system and develop strategies for prevention, treatment, and ultimately, a cure...More?
February 1, 2010
20 More NFL Stars to Donate Brains to Research
Rumor Mill - Former Tag Team Champion Set to Return to WWE
PWInsider.com is reporting that former WWE Tag Team Champion Joey Mercury is set to return to the company in the near future. Mercury held the tag team titles along with John Morrison, when Morrison was known as Johnny Nitro, and the two were part of the tag team MNM. Mercury was released from WWE back in March of 2007.
Jack Brisco Passes Away
PWInsider.com is reporting that former NWA World Heavyweight champion and WWE Hall of Famer Jack Brisco passed away this morning at the age of 68. No details have been released concerning the cause of death, however Brisco underwent a triple heart bypass surgery several weeks ago and was in a rehab center.
Another Name Revealed for 2010 WWE HOF
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the WWE has invited Antonio Inoki into the Hall of Fame, and that former AWA champion Stan Hansen will be inducting him. This announcement was made in Japan.
Beth Phoenix Comments on her Royal Rumble Appearance
“Tonight was my night to step up and step out of the Divas division into a league of my own,” Beth said. “With every single obstacle that’s been put in front of me, I’ve not only reached my goals,” Beth boasted, “but I’ve far surpassed what everyone has ever expected from me.”
“Despite Chyna’s accomplishments [in the Rumble],” Beth said, “I eliminated The Great Khali. Seven-foot-three, 420 pounds. No small feat.”
“I am WWE’s Glamazon. Chyna was WWE’s Ninth Wonder of the World … mostly called so because people wondered whether she was a man or a woman. I often wonder this, myself. Chyna would have had a slight size advantage in her prime, but I’ll tell you what Chyna was missing and that was heart.”
"In the ring, toe-to-toe with me, Chyna doesn’t compare.”
source: wrestlescoop.com
January 31, 2010
2010 Royal Rumble Results
Dark Match
Gail Kim, Kelly Kelly, Eve Torres & the Bella Twins defeated Jillian Hall, Katie Lee, Natalya, Maryse & Alicia Fox
ECW Champion Christian vs. Ezekiel Jackson
Winner: Christian
U.S. Champion The Miz vs. MVP
Winner: The Miz
WWE Champion Sheamus vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Sheamus by DQ due to interference by Cody Rhodes
Women's Champion Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James
Winner: Mickie James New Women's Champion
World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio
Winner: The Undertaker
Royal Rumble
Winner: Edge
Beth Phoenix in the Rumble! Shawn eliminated Hunter. Edge returns.
Full List of Royal Rumble Participants & Eliminations
16,697 in attendance
FCW New TV Deal on My 33 TV in South Florida
WBFS-My 33 and Florida Championship Wrestling have teamed to broadcast FCW programming for four weeks leading to the Miami-Dade County Fair.
FCW programming will broadcast on My 33 from 11 a.m.-noon on March 13, 20, 27 and April 3. The four-week run will climax on April 3 with a FCW live event at the fair.
If the four-week block clicks with viewers/ratings, it's very possible FCW could have a permanent slot on My 33...More?
source: miamiherald.com
WWE Supershow Results - Macon, GA
DX and Kofi defeated Orton, Rhodes and DiBiase as all 3 got to hit their finishers. Crowd was really into Michaels and HHH. At one point in the match members of the Legacy all got their trunks pulled down for an impromptu "moon over Macon".
All in all it was a solid show. Better than the one I saw in Columbus about 2.5 years ago. Michaels and HHH did a great job of shaking hands with the fans and high fiving everyone. Good mic work by Tyler Reks, The Miz, and Sheamus as they attempted to generate some animosity from the fans...More?
source: fan report
Royal Rumble Match Participants
John Cena
Batista
Triple H
Chris Jericho
Shawn Michaels
Matt Hardy
CM Punk
Shelton Benjamin
Ted Dibiase
The Great Khali
Cody Rhodes
Yoshi Tatsu
MVP
Chris Masters
The Miz
William Regal
Kofi Kingston
Kane
R-Truth
Mark Henry
Zack Ryder
Jack Swagger
Big Show
Evan Bourne
Carlito
Five spots still remain.
