Without being cleared for action – following two brutal assaults from Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre in recent weeks – Matt Hardy came to the ring to address the volatile situation. After McIntyre got the upper hand by nailing Hardy from behind, things quickly spiraled out of control.
In spite of frantic attempts by WWE officials and personnel to restrain the “Chosen One,” and numerous warnings from SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, McIntyre continued his treacherous assault. Long then sent shockwaves throughout the WWE Universe, first by suspending the “untouchable” Superstar, then by stripping him of his title and firing him on the spot. When McIntyre put his hands on the head of SmackDown, he was unceremoniously kicked out of the building. Teddy Long wished McIntyre the best in his future endeavors.
Later, the SmackDown GM ruled that, since the Intercontinental Championship was now vacant, four deserving Superstars would compete in a championship tournament to decide the successor. Christian would face Cody Rhodes and Kofi Kingston would take on Dolph Ziggler. The winners would battle next week for the illustrious title. Full results.
source: wwe.com
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May 7, 2010
SmackDown Results: Out of Control; Over the Limit
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Owen Hart
May 7, 1965
Ric Flair defeated Ricky Steamboat for the NWA World Title.
May 7, 1989
May 6, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Old Rivalries Die Hard
After battling in a brutal Strap Match at Extreme Rules, former partners JTG and Shad met again on “WWE Superstars.” This time, however, the results were much different. While JTG managed to use his street smarts to pull off the victory in their first contest, Gaspard used his pure power and rage to beat down his former friend and pick up the win tonight. Maybe it really is Shad’s time after all. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE to Release Pics Simultaneously in Theaters, on DVD
World Wrestling Entertainment is the latest company looking to shatter traditional release windows, saying it will bow DVDs for its films shortly after they unspool in theaters.
WWE Studios is currently producing nine films back to back with budgets hovering around $5 million, with the first, the sports drama "Legendary," set to bow Sept. 10, followed by the comedy "Knucklehead" on Oct. 24 and "Big Red," now tentatively called "Eighth Grade," early next year. The films feature some of the company's bigger names, including John Cena, the Big Show and Randy Orton in supporting roles. It's currently filming a fourth pic, "Killing Karma," with Triple H, whose name is also being changed to "Inside Out" for now...More?
source: variety.com
Update on Beth Phoenix's Injury
Beth Phoenix's injury from Tuesday's Superstars tapings turned out to be a minor ankle injury. Beth will be missing some dates on the current Mexico tour but isn't expected to miss much time after that. Beth wrote on Twitter yesterday that she is 100% fine and thanked fans for the well wishes.
source: lordsofpain.net
WWE Recruits New Talent for Developmental
Gerald Brisco has recruited and signed eight new talent for developmental reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Most were said to be amateur wrestlers who had very strong credentials. Brisco was believed to be doing recruiting at some of the major tournaments. Jim Ross pushed the idea recently that any major pro wrestling or MMA organization should have scouted the NCAA Division I tournament. Based on what is known, WWE was the only company to have done it.
WWE 1Q Net Spikes on WrestleMania XXVI
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. announced that WrestleMania XXVI helped more than double profits in the first quarter.
The live and televised events promoter earned $24.7 million, or 33 cents a share, in the three months ended March 31, up from $10.3 million, or 14 cents a share, earned the same period last year.
Revenues climbed in the latest quarter to $138.7 million from $107.8 million a year earlier.
Chairman and Chief Executive Vince McMahon said WWE reached its highest operating margin in recent history, propelled by "Wrestlemania XXVI.'' McMahon said the March 28 live event in Glendale, Ariz., drew 70,000 fans and earned more than $13 million...More?
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This Day in Wrestling History
As the result of a nasty legal battle with the World Wildlife Fund, the WWF makes the official change to the WWE.
May 6, 2002
May 5, 2010
Mick Foley Believes Everything He Reads On The Internet
TNA star Mick Foley is calling out WWE superstar Triple H for his “shallow” and “mean” joke about Lilian Garcia’s appearance on RAW two weeks ago.
Garcia returned to WWE for one night to guest ring announce when the RAW crew was stranded in Europe. During the opening segment of the show, Triple H had a microphone and went over to her and said, “Even Lillian Garcia. If Lillian wants to come back here for night to the WWE just to horse around, she can do it.” After Triple H’s remarks, Jerry Lawler made a horse sound on commentary. Triple H’s “horsing around” comment reportedly a reference to a backstage joke about Lilian that her face resembles that of a horse.
Foley wrote on his MySpace.com blog that Triple H’s joke was the latest incident in a pattern of cruel on-air behavior from Vince McMahon’s son in law:
“Why does someone like Triple H, one of the most talented, well paid guys in the business, do something so shallow and mean? Why would a multi-millionaire, with millions of fans around the world, feel the need (several times over the years) to say something that is only meant to hurt? I don’t get it. I don’t get why it’s done, I don’t get why it’s condoned, I don’t get what possible satisfaction anyone involved gets from demeaning someone like Lillian Garcia. I just don’t get it.”
source: lordsofpain.net
I think this story is complete bullsh*t. Since when does Mick Foley believe miscellaneous wrestling stories on the internet?
THQ's Future Plans Include WWE 'Brand Extension'
While THQ boasted positive financial results for its most recent quarter, the company declared its intentions for 2011's fiscal year to serve as a building period towards an even bigger future, with "brand extensions" and another major IP to come next year...More?
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