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April 11, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
While the WWF(E) was in Kuwait, Vader attacked Bassam Al Otham, the host of "Good Morning Kuwait" after being asked if wrestling was fake. Vader was detained in Kuwait for a week. He ended up paying a $200 fine.
April 11, 1997
April 10, 2010
TNA Star Says He's Taking Time Off After Lockdown
TNA star Kurt Angle has posted the following on his official Twitter account: "I will be taking some time off for a month to heal up. To TNA fans, I am not injured. At Lockdown, I plan on kicking Anderson's ass, then I'm going to relax for a few weeks."
TNA Reaction Premieres Monday
Spike presents TNA Reaction, a never-before-seen look at the combustible world of TNA Wrestling with exclusive backstage access and candid interviews featuring the biggest names in wrestling. Fans will experience all the unseen drama as rivals speak openly about their plans to destroy their most hated foes. TNA superstars featured include Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, and more.
TNA Reaction premieres this Monday night on SpikeTV at 7/6c, one hour before TNA Wrestling "iMPACT!" at the new start time of 8/7c.
Three hours of TNA..oh joy...
WWE Sabotaging UFC Expansion?
Rumor has it that the recent set backs the UFC has experienced in Germany were aided and abetted by Vince McMahon of the WWE working behind the scenes to sabotage his competitors. As we know from watching the UFC try and fail to break into the Japanese market or sign Russian superstar Fedor Emelianenko, Zuffa needs some diplomatic help in dealing with foreign markets.
Since international expansion has been such a huge priority of Zuffa's, the involvement and backing of a group of serious players from the UAE brings a whole new set of established relationships, especially in hard to reach, but potentially huge markets like India, China and Russia.
Zuffa sold a 10% stake in the UFC to Flash Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi. Some have speculated that the Fertittas' Station Casinos money troubles and the UFC's own significant debt obligations made this cash infusion a must. Shane was recently spotted in Abu Dhabi at a media summit where potential media investors meet.
source: cagesideseats.com
If Vince is trying to sabotage the UFC, I really don't think it has anything to do with the UFC. I think it has more to do with Shane McMahon possibly doing consulting work for them and trying to help them expand internationally. Just my opinion.
Rumor Mill - Triple H Injured?
Triple H missed another WWE live event on the European tour in Glasgow. At first it was thought he was missing from the tour due to Stephanie McMahon's pregnancy, but Dave Meltzer notes that Triple H is suffering from a neck injury which is likely why he isn't on the current tour. No more details are known right now.
source: lordsofpain.net
Mixed Blood Enters the Wrestling Ring
The world of smackdowns and body slams is being transported from the ring to the stage in a new production that's opening at Mixed Blood Theatre.
The play, called "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" is a local playwright's exploration of the underbelly of a sport he loves...professional wrestling...More?
source: minnesota.publicradio.org
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Paul Bearer aka Percy Pringle
April 10, 1955
Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo return to WCW and declare all WCW titles vacant.
April 10, 2000
Jeff Hardy defeated Triple H for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
April 10, 2001
April 9, 2010
SmackDown Results: Extreme Contention
At WrestleMania, Edge battled Chris Jericho for the World Title. But on this night, both veterans were fighting for a chance to face newly-crowned World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger at Extreme Rules.
After a long, gritty battle it looked like The Ultimate Opportunist had Jericho where he wanted, as he stood poised to deliver a Spear. However, the former champion leaped over Edge to avoid the devastating maneuver. Afterward, Jericho dashed out of the ring. Edge wasn’t far behind.
The fight continued outside the ring, spilling out into the WWE Universe. Undaunted by the ref’s 10-count – which ended the bout – both Superstars continued to slug it out. The battle finally came to an end back inside the ring, where The Rated-R Superstar finally decimated Jericho with a venomous Spear. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Linda McMahon Tipped Off Steroid Doc
Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon tipped off doctor George T. Zahorian that the U.S. Department of Justice might be about to launch an investigation.
In a 1989 memo from McMahon to a World Wrestling Federation executive. "Although you and I discussed before about continuing to have Zahorian at our events as the doctor on call, I think that is now not a good idea," McMahon wrote. "Vince agreed, and would like for you to call Zahorian and to tell him not to come to any more of our events and to also clue him in on any action that the Justice Department is thinking of taking."...More?
source: politico.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
