March, 2010, is over, marking the first full month of the Monday 'head-to-head' war between WWE's Monday Night RAW and TNA's Impact. Turns out, Hulk Hogan isn't the savior TNA was hoping he'd be.
Here are the head-to-head ratings for the month of March:
March 8: RAW--3.4 Impact--1.0
March 15: RAW--3.7 Impact--.84
March 22: RAW--3.24 Impact--.86
March 29: RAW--3.7 Impact--.60
So what do these numbers mean? First, it shows that WWE has remained fairly steady. March 15 was a bump due to Steve Austin's hosting gig. March 22 bottomed out because Pete Rose was the host. March 29 spiked back up because of Shawn Michaels' retirement. Overall, 3.4 to 3.5 seems to be a steady area for RAW to hit, regardless of what TNA has on the other channel...More?
source: gather.com
April 2, 2010
Hulk Hogan's Non-iMPACT! On TNA
This Day in Wrestling History
The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) drops a "W" to become the World Wrestling Federation.
April 2, 1979
Triple H becomes the first heel to win the main event at WrestleMania
April 2, 2000
April 1, 2010
Austin Aries: "I'm Happy Doing What I'm Doing."
Ring of Honor's latest pay-per-view event, Big Bang, is live on Saturday night and available to watch online worldwide at www.gofightlive.tv.
And one man who is proud to be part of the burgeoning indy group is former two-time ROH champion Austin Aries.
Having dabbled with TNA and seeing friends star in WWE, Aries stated his pride at being seen as a leading figure in ROH...More?
source: the sun
WWE Superstars Results: After the Storm
There’s no denying that the team of Caylen Croft & Trent Barreta have serious skills inside the ring, but the disrespect they showed The Hart Dynasty prior to their main event match had the WWE Universe begging for someone to shut up the arrogant twosome.
Their comeuppance came in the form of Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith, who used their combined talents to hit Barreta with the devastating Hart Attack. Kidd quickly followed up by placing the already suffering Barreta into the Sharpshooter, forcing him to submit to the legendary maneuver and giving The Hart Dynasty a decisive win in the process. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Linda McMahon Resigns From Conn Board of Education
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon resigned from her position on the Connecticut Board of Education today, citing a conflict between her BOE position and her Senate campaign in the state.
A new legal opinion from the BOE's oversight board opinion imposed stricter rules on "political activity" a board member can engage in.
"As a candidate for the U.S. Senate, I frequently support, attend, and speak at political events that include fundraising activities," McMahon said in a statement to Connecticut governor Jodi M. Rell. "Although the opinion does not preclude a board member from running for public office, it does disallow them from engaging in many of the activities that are necessary to be a successful candidate."
McMahon was elected to the BOE last year while still WWE CEO after a drawn-out process where her candidacy was questioned in relation to her WWE background.
source: pwtorch.com
Rumor Mill - "Mr. McMahon" Character Reportedly Finished
Vince McMahon's evil "Mr. McMahon" character is said to be finished, according to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
The character was spawned back in 1997 following the infamous Montreal Screwjob. McMahon's on-air character turned heel for the first time and it became the antagonist to the company's top star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in arguably the best run in the history of the company.
With Bret Hart's return to WWE after 13 years, McMahon felt WrestleMania would be the perfect chance for Bret Hart to get his ultimate revenge and wipe out Mr. McMahon once and for all. The over-the-top beatdown he sustained at the hands (and feet) of the Hart family signified the end of the character.
McMahon is a firm believer in pushing younger acts and is not blind to the fact that he's in his 60's and the character more than ran its course.
Bret Hart Comments On His Match At WrestleMania XXVI
"As for WrestleMania, I can't begin to describe the flood of excitement that pulsated through me at seeing the sight of that massive stadium filled with fans. Although I know it was far from my greatest performance, I can proudly say it was one of my most glorious victories I've ever had. Once upon a time in my wheelchair after suffering my stroke in 2002, thinking how impossible it was to even conceive of such a moment makes me as proud as ever of anything I ever did in a ring. It was sweet seeing the entire Hart Family play a part in giving Vince McMahon the beating of his lifetime. When I briefly saw Linda McMahon afterwards in the hallway, I confessed with a smile that I'd secretly given him a couple of choice chair shots just for her. This drew a burst of laughter and a smile. In truth, I'd like to thank all the McMahons (and that includes Triple H) for their kindness, hospitality, and for a fantastic three-month ride I'll never forget."
Randy Orton on Ken Anderson: “That Guy’s Dangerous.”
After being barraged with questions from fans at the years WrestleMania Axxess about having Ken (Mr. Kennedy) Anderson fired from WWE, Randy Orton responded with this comment:
"Kennedy, Anderson, whatever he’s calling himself...I saw him in that other company. You know, the one with that 10-sided ring,” he continued, going on to mock Anderson’s continued use of his self-introduction gimmick. “I saw the microphone come down...Come on, get a new gimmick. I’ve already seen that.”
This Day in Wrestling History - Triple H vs. The Undertaker WM17
The Undertaker defeated Triple H at WrestleMania 17
April 1, 2001
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Randy Orton
April 1, 1980
Ultimate Warrior defeats Hulk Hogan for the WWF(E) Title. Warrior was now both the World and IC Champion.
April 1, 1990
