Happy Birthday to Brian Pillman
May 22, 1962
Chief Jay Strongbow & Sonny King defeated Baron Mikel Scicluna for the WWWF(WWE) Tag Team title.
May 22, 1972
Lex Luger defeated Michael Hayes for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title.
May 22, 1989
Vince Russo strips Ric Flair of WCW World Title, awarding it to Jeff Jarrett.
May 22, 2000
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May 22, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
May 21, 2010
Connecticut Republicans Endorse Former WWE Executive Linda McMahon for Senate
Connecticut Republicans have endorsed former World Wrestling Entertainment executive Linda McMahon for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Chris Dodd.
McMahon says she's going to "lay the smackdown" on Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal in November. Blumanthal received the Democratic party's endorsement for the Senate seat earlier Friday.
McMahon beat out former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons and Fairfield County money manager Peter Schiff for the Republican nomination.
She stepped down as chief executive officer of WWE last fall to run and pledged $50 million for the race.
McMahon has acknowledge that she provided information for news report that Blumenthal had distorted his record of military service during the Vietnam War.
source: foxnews.com
SmackDown Results: Stepping Over the Limit
Last week, Jack Swagger’s life-long collection of trophies and awards were destroyed by his Over the Limit No. 1 contender, Big Show. Also last week, Kingston defeated Christian to seemingly become Intercontinental Champion – only to have the title taken away from him by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long via orders from Mr. McMahon in a hand-delivered letter by Drew McIntyre.
In the extremely explosive match, “The All-American American” was overcome by Kofi Kingston, who surprised him with a flying cross-body off the top rope after Big Show provided an effective verbal distraction. Full results.
source: wwe.com
More Raw Guest Hosts Revealed
Ashton Kutcher will be the celebrity guest host of the May 31st show and the cast of the movie "The A-Team" will host the June 7th show.
Carlito Released
From wwe.com:
WWE Superstar Carlito (Carlos Colon) has been released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract as of today May 21, 2010. Carlito’s termination was due to his first violation of the WWE Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility.
Ted DiBiase Responds to Ultimate Warrior
Ted DiBiase emailed a 10-point response Ultimate Warrior's lengthy blog that was critical of him. "I don't hate anybody," DiBiase wrote...More?
source: prowrestling.net
This Day in Wrestling History
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Sgt. Slaughter for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title
May 21, 1982
Triple H defeated the Rock for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
May 21, 2000
Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho defeated Steve Austin & Triple H for the WWF(E) Tag Team title
May 21, 2001
May 20, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Start A War
Two of WWE’s most talented and experienced veterans faced off on “WWE Superstars” when the bizarre Goldust locked up with the 2008 King of the Ring William Regal. Although each Superstar has spent years in the ring, their styles are wildly different. While Master Regal attempted to use his brutal kicks and mat skills to take The Bizarre One down, Goldust got the win thanks to his unpredictable offensive maneuvers. Full results.
source: wwe.com
J.R. Comments on Future Raw Guest Host Plans
"Beats the hell out of me...I have no idea what WWE's future plans are for going forward with the Guest Host deal. Would it work better once a month and make the Guest Host really special? Perhaps. The deal is that I don't talk to the people who handle that business and we are both mutually pleased with that arrangement."
Mmmm...A dig at Stephanie? Maybe it's just me, but JR is really starting to sound bitter about not returning to a broadcast position with WWE.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
