With the volcanic eruption in Europe stranding the majority of the Raw roster, WWE’s flagship show is going blue. Even as the cast of the film MacGruber takes the reins as special guest hosts for the potentially cataclysmic show in East Rutherford, N.J., Triple H prepares to share the ring with several top SmackDown Superstars.
Although Raw is trapped in Belfast, Ireland, the SmackDown Superstars were able to arrive in Newark by charter early this morning, after traveling through the night by bus to get to a place where they could take off.
source: wwe.com
April 19, 2010
Raw Preview: WWE Calls on “MacGruber” as SmackDown Invades Monday Night Raw
"WWE Latest" News App for iPhone and iPod Touch
WWE has announced the "WWE Latest" news app for iPhone and iPod Touch..More?
source: pwinsider.com
Triple H Filming WWE Movie
Triple H is currently filming a new movie for WWE Studios, tentatively titled "Killing Karma."...More?
source: lordsofpain.net
WWE Press Release
An interesting side-note is that Batista was originally announce to be in this movie:
Batista to Begin Filming New WWE Movie Next Week
Report: Batista Taking Long Break from WWE
Rumors are flying that Batista is none too happy about Triple H getting the starring roll in this movie.
Update on Raw Crew Travel Issues
WWE will shoot some form of tonight's RAW from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It remains to be seen just who from the RAW brand will actually appear tonight. A few guys like Triple H, Carlito and Yoshi Tatsu are here in the States but the majority of stars including The Miz, Bret Hart, Randy Orton and many others likely will not be appearing on TV unless it's some kind of taped video. Stars from the movie MacGruber are scheduled to host tonight's show.
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the current plan is to have the SmackDown crew carry the Raw show.
WWE is giving refunds to ticket holders that request them.
partial source: impactwrestling.com
This Day in Wrestling History
The first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup tag team tournament is held. The Road Warriors win the 1 million dollar prize.
April 19, 1986
April 18, 2010
TNA Lockdown Results 2010
Highlights:
Sean Waltman may be done with TNA after no-showing Lockdown tonight. Waltman was telling people at an indy show over the weekend that he had no plans on showing up for Lockdown.
Frankie Kazarian is the new X Division Champion after winning a three-way with Homicide and Shannon Moore at tonight's Lockdown pay-per-view. Doug Williams was stripped of his title after being stuck in the UK due to travel problems from the volcano eruption.
Madison Rayne is the new TNA Knockouts Champion after pinning Tara in the tag match at Lockdown. Madison still holds one-half of the Knockouts Tag Team Championship with Velvet Sky.
source: impactwrestling.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to "The Brooklyn Brawler" Steve Lombardi.
April 18, 1961
Wahoo McDaniel passes away due to a stroke at the age of 63.
April 18, 2002
April 17, 2010
Update on WWE Travel Problems
The ash spat out by an Icelandic volcano that has left thousands of air travelers stranded is also affecting celebrities, filmmakers, musicians and even pro-wrestlers.
The WWE is nearing the end of a two-week European tour and several wrestlers and crew members traveled for nearly 17 hours in buses and ferries to make it from Lieven, France, to Belfast, Ireland. The trip normally takes about an hour and a half in a plane.
WWE spokesman Kevin Hennessy said it was unclear if everyone would arrive in time for Monday night's scheduled "WWE Raw" event at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. He said the WWE wrestlers and crew normally "fly commercial, but we are booking a charter just to be safe." Hennessy added that "Sunday is normally a simple travel day — very easy."...More?
source: associated press
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
