March 26, 2010
Ultimate Warrior Explains Why He Did Not Accept Vince McMahon's Invitation to be Inducted into WWE HOF
This Day in Wrestling History - The Last WCW Nitro
Vince McMahon simulcasts on RAW and Nitro to announce the
purchase of WCW. Sting defeated Ric Flair in the last WCW Nitro match.
March 26, 2001
March 25, 2010
Video: Triple H at the Muscular Dystrophy Association
A special message from WWE Superstar Triple H and Arizona MDA Goodwill Ambassador Max. Click here.
WWE Superstars Results: Scouting the Competition
There’s a lot on the line for Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania, as the masked Superstar will be forced to join the Straight Edge Society if he loses to CM Punk. Thus, it was important for The Master of the 619 to gain momentum from his match against Tyson Kidd on “WWE Superstars.”
As The Hart Dynasty looked on from ringside, Kidd attempted to use his technical wrestling ability to ground Mysterio. Unable to keep the high-flyer down, however, the Hart Dynasty member even took to the skies himself. Ultimately however, The Ultimate Underdog prevailed, scoring a decisive victory courtesy of the 619. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Blackhawks' Goaltender Wins WWE Gold
His teammates had awarded him their inaugural honor as the night's "hardest working player," signified by a WWE World Heavyweight Championship replica title. Niemi's nickname "Nemo" was written on athletic tape in place of the nameplate.
According to ESPN.com's Jesse Rogers, the title was the brainchild of Hawks' defenseman Brent Seabrook.
"It’s something fun, something unique, and something cool ... [Hawks coach Joel Quenneville] and [team president John McDonough] were cool with it and we just went with it,” Seabrook explained.
Other sports teams have used WWE replica titles as motivating trophies for their top performers - most notably the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees, who bestowed the title nightly to their player of the game...More?
source: wwe.com
Triple H Working with MDA
Triple H was at the national headquarters for the Muscular Dystrophy Association earlier this week in Arizona. Triple H will be involved in the MDA's new "Muscle" public service announcement campaign.
source: lordsofpain.net
Kong Headed to ROH
Former TNA knockout champion Awesome Kong will make her Ring of Honor debut on 5/8 against Sara Del Rey at the Manhattan Center in New York City. Kong will use her original ring name of Amazing Kong.
www.rohwrestlingonline.com
Uptrend Spotted in Shares of WWE
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) on January 27, 2010 at $16.37. In approximately 2 months, World Wrestling Entertainment has returned 6.2% as of today's recent price of $17.39.
World Wrestling Entertainment is currently above its 50-day moving average of $16.63 and above its 200-day moving average of $14.83. Look for these moving averages to climb to confirm the company's upward momentum.
source: mysmartrend.com
Mexican Standoff: Valley Lucha Libre
While the WWE and its ilk may be considered trashy escapism in Anglo America, lucha libre is deeply revered in Mexican culture. Dominated by masked combatants and cartoonish characters, its stars are idolized as almost superheroes by lucha aficionados.
There's more lucha libre action in the Valley than ever before. There once were about a dozen events held at local bars, cantinas, and other venues every year. Now, there are three competing promotions offering action-packed events each weekend...More?
source: phoenixnewtimes.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
