As mentioned a few weeks back, Awesome Kong asked for her release from TNA after the backstage altercation with Bubba the Love Sponge. Word going around is that the company denied her request to be released. Kong was talked into working the TV taping the night after her fight with Bubba but told TNA officials she would not be going on the UK tour after they wouldn't grant her release. The issue between her and Bubba is apparently resolved after a meeting with her, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff.
There is heat between Kong and TNA over money also. Kong is said to be especially touchy when she sees the company spending money on new talents while claiming they can't afford to give raises to her and other Knockouts. There is assumption within TNA that Christy Hemme and Tara are paid well because of their careers in WWE but there's frustration over the pay that the rest of TNA's Knockouts receive.
source: prowrestling.net
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February 4, 2010
Rumor Mill - Awesome Kong's Issues with TNA
February 3, 2010
Triple H Appearing at New York Toy Fair
The WWE announced today that RAW Superstar Triple H will be appearing with Mattel at the New York Toy Fair, on Friday, Feb 12th, to celebrate Mattel's first line of WWE action figures and accessories. From 9:30am to 9:45am Triple H will be on hand to showcase his all-new series FlexForce™, Basic and Entrance Great Action Figures.
Neil Friedman, president, Mattel Brands and WWE COO Donna Goldsmith will also be there to discuss the partnership between these entertainment companies and the innovation behind the FlexForce™ toys for kids and the most detailed figure line ever assembled for the collector community.
Trish Stratus Lands Feature Film Role
Former seven time Women's champion Trish Stratus will be making her feature film debut after signing up to be the lead female role in the Canadian-produced movie titled Bail Enforcers. She will be playing the character of Jules Taylor. The movie is about a team of bounty hunters who run into trouble when they are confronted with a moral dilemma, exchange a bail jumper for a million dollars offered by a mob boss. "I'm thrilled to be a part of a production that is 100% Canadian and I look forward to delivering some Stratusfaction!" said Stratus in the press release. Bail Enforcers is being shot in and around Toronto and is expected to be released by the end of year.
source: wrestleview.com
Ted DiBiase on the ‘80s Wrestling Boom: “Back then it was a Rock-n-Roll Atmosphere”
Ted DiBiase said the WWE environment has improved drastically over the years. “Today, the business has changed, it’s much more corporate,” he said. “When you go back to the hotel, there is nobody. I don’t know if it’s a well-kept secret, or what. The WWE has changed so much now. They work four days a week, then they go home to their families.” Today, his son Ted Dibiase Jr., 27, is following in his father’s footsteps.
“The years I was in the WWE there were a number of guys who died from drug and alcohol abuse. So for years I preached to my boys that I’d support them in anything they’d want to do — but don’t even consider wrestling.”
So what has changed? Vince McMahon, owner of the WWE, has implemented strict random drug tests for all wrestlers.
“What that has built into the WWE is accountability. They have a three-strike rule,” DiBiase said. “The first time you test positive for anything it’s a 30-day suspension without pay. The second time it’s a 60-day suspension, (and) the third time you’re fired. Nobody is above the law, nobody.”...More?
source: lansingcitypulse.com
More Raw Guest Hosts Revealed
WWE announced that Jewel and Ty Murray will host the February 22nd edition of Monday Night Raw. Ty Murray and Triple H became friends during the taping of the "Man Laws" commercials a few years ago.
Cris "Mindfreak" Angel will host the March 8th show.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Kerry Von Erich
February 3, 1960
Happy Birthday to Marty Jannetty
February 3, 1962
Vince McMahon announced the XFL (eXtreme Football League)
February 3, 2000
XFL debuts with 10.3 rating on NBC
February 3, 2001
February 2, 2010
ECW Results: Change is in the Air
In an historic moment, WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon told the WWE Universe about his future plans for ECW on Syfy. In three weeks, ECW will end, but a brand new, innovative, never-before-seen program will premiere in the same Tuesday night timeslot, 10/9 CT, on Syfy. McMahon said it’ll be “the next evolution of WWE; the next evolution of television history.” Full results.
source: wwe.com
New Name of ECW
According to pwinsider.com, the ECW on SyFy series will go forward as a brand under the name WWE NXT, with NXT standing for "Next Generation."
Apparently the show will be built around an entirely new cast of characters with the idea that WWE fans can see these characters develop and debut only on SyFy. Expect a lot of talents from WWE developmental to be called up. More details on the new WWE show should be made clear tonight.
So happy to be done with ECW. I never liked the original show and since the "new version" already features new talent, it needed to be changed.
Preview: WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match
On Raw, WWE Champion Sheamus saw John Cena, Triple H, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase and Kofi Kingston all win qualifying matches for the opportunity to walk out of the Chamber holding The Celtic Warrior’s title.
