WWE NXT Results: Three Goodbyes

WWE NXT kicked off with the two surprising eliminations of NXT Rookies Michael Tarver and Daniel Bryan. The week before, both NXT Rookies told the WWE Universe that they deserved to be eliminated, and their wishes were granted by WWE Management, regardless of Bryan’s monumental victory the night before on Raw.

After their eliminations, Tarver and Bryan spoke to WWE NXT host Matt Striker. While Tarver thought the ruling was fair, he didn’t think the contest was. Bryan referenced that Daniel Bryan only exists in WWE and vaguely referenced the name Bryan Danielson.

After the main event, the WWE Pros’ Poll results were announced, and one more NXT Rookie was eliminated. While most of the six remaining NXT Rookies hoped David “A-List” Otunga would be eliminated, it was Skip Sheffield who received the lowest ranking from the WWE Pros and was the third hopeful to leave the competition. Full results.

source: wwe.com

Marvel Movie Re-Casting Call

Over the past decade, Marvel has spit out major motion pictures for nearly all of their most popular titles. We’ve seen most of our favorite characters leap from the page to the screen successfully played by actors who were seemingly born for the roles. But… they weren’t ideal. Some of the casting was ::sigh:: less than par. So I want a good ol’ fashioned “DO-OVER!” I want to turn back the hands of time and re-cast some of the poorly-cast roles in Marvel’s motion picture catalog.

Sabretooth

OK, keep in mind I’ve turned back the hands of time, so I’m at the first X-Men film. Despite the version and performance of Liev Shrieber in Wolverine: Origins, Singer went with a very Comic-Booky Sabretooth for the first installment of the series. I didn’t mind over-the-top comic book Sabretooth. To be honest, I liked that Singer kept the character looking like the Sabretooth of the comics. Only problem was they tapped into the wrestling world and gave the role to Daryl Karolat, aka Tyler Mane, instead of giving it to the wrestler they SHOULD’VE given it to.

Paul Levesque, aka WWE’s Triple H., is one of the wrestling industry’s biggest names, and he got there because he can do it all. Not only is Paul entertaining in the ring, but the guy has proved time and time again he can act. Aside from carrying his persona with the WWE, he’s made numerous guest appearance on TV as well as held some decent roles on the big screen and I think he’s JUST what Sabretooth needed. He’s got the size, the attitude, voice and, most importantly, the ability.

source: fandomania.com

Eric Bischoff: "We Never Intended to Compete with WWE"

"First, I don't recall fans en mass telling us not to go to Monday nights. On the contrary, I remember quite a bit of enthusiasm & energy, just because it was a chance to create competition & provide an alternative. There were a lot of fans that spoke out and said it was the wrong decision, but there was a lot of fans that felt the other way. What happened after the move (as we did some research, along with Spike TV), it was determined that while there were fans who enjoyed the competition, there was also a lot of fans that weren't able to check out both. It was a problem for them having to switch back & forth. Unlike the WWE, TNA does not have a lot of other programming, so there's only one TNA vehicle out there, and putting it head-to-head made it difficult for some fans of TNA. As far as WWE being too big to compete with, they're a monster. We never intended to compete with WWE, we intended to position ourselves on Monday night, because that's where the traditional wrestling fan audience is, and we thought that would be a great way to gain exposure for the TNA brand. That's why we went to Monday nights, not to compete."

Florida Championship Wrestling 2010 Evaluation Clinic

July 30 - August 2, 2010

WHEN: Friday July 30th – Monday August 2nd

WHO: FCW Owner and operator Steve Keirn, FCW Coaches Tom Pritchard, Norman Smiley, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, WWE Talent Scouts, WWE producers, plus other special guests to be announced.

COST: $1,000

WHERE: FCW Arena
4535 S. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, Fl 33611

www.fcwwrestling.info

Rumor Mill - WWE Exec Fired for Sexual Harassment

It appears that WWE may have fired Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jared Bartie after his bio was removed from WWE's corporate website. Bartie's bio was listed on the site yesterday when the story broke but was removed some time last night.

Irv Muchnick says that his source confirms that WWE has fired Bartie. Bartie was re-hired in 2008 by WWE after previously working for the company as VP of Business & Legal Affairs. Bartie and his wife have a daughter.

WWE Announces Bret Hart Match For Next Week’s RAW

What is scheduled to be his final WWE appearance, at least of the current run, could also involve another trip to the ring.

As per an announcement on Monday’s WWE RAW, Bret Hart is scheduled to wrestle The Miz for the US Championship on next week’s show. The event airs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Miz was able to “make” the match based on a stipulation this week.

source: headlineplanet.com

Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling

Rumor Mill - WWE Exec Suspended for Sexual Harassment, Accuser Later Fired

Author Irv Muchnick, who is no stranger to the wrestling business, reports that his WWE sources say that WWE's Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jared Bartie was suspended from the company for sexual harassment. Apparently an incident took place during WrestleMania 26 weekend in March that led to Bartie's suspension. No word on when his suspension began, ended or how long it was for.

Irv's source says that Bartie had been drinking during the festivities in Phoenix and inappropriately hit on a woman who was an executive in WWE's sales department. The same woman who accused Bartie of sexual harassment was fired from WWE a few weeks later after being seen performing a sex act on another WWE employee on company property during business hours.

WWE representatives did not respond to Irv's email request for a comment on the story.

source: impactwrestling.com

Blast From the Past - Wrestlemania 21 Trailer - Braveheart

Details and Participants for the ECWA Super 8 Tournament

Jeremy Buck Reportedly Suffers Concussion at PWG Show

TNA wrestler Jeremy Buck of the Generation Me tag team reportedly suffered a concussion at last night's Pro Wrestling Guerrilla show...More?

source: pwtorch.com

WWE Wrestling Seminar at High Velocity Wrestling

WWE announced that John Laurinaitis, EVP of Talent Relations, will host a wrestling seminar next month at High Velocity Wrestling School in Henderson, NC. The seminar will take place on Sunday, June 13th. For more information, contact Gary "Viper" Benfield at (828) 674-1378.

The Undertaker Appearing at FCW

The Undertaker will make an appearance at FCW's May 19 show at the Dallas Bull in Tampa, FL. There will be a meet and greet autograph session and The Undertaker will present the winner of the pre-show auction with his personal ring gear. The auction closes May 18th,

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