June 3, 2010
Chris Jericho Hosting New Game Show
Chris Jericho will be the host of a new game show to air on ABC called Downfall, beginning on June 22nd.
From the official press release:
In the six-episode, one-hour weekly series, the addictive, action-packed game will be played atop the roof of a downtown Los Angeles high-rise, where contestants will try to quickly answer a series of trivia questions against the clock in seven rounds. Fabricated facsimiles of all prizes will be placed on the largest conveyor belt ever seen on TV, with a pile of cash at the end that ranges from $5,000 to $1 million. In each round, players will try to answer all the questions before their prizes and cash go over the edge, off the roof and crashing 100 feet to the street below. If the cash goes over the side of the building, the game is over and that player is eliminated...More?
source: impactwrestling.com
June 2, 2010
Hart Dynasty, Usos & Tamina on Raw
I'm feeling the Uso Brothers (especially Jules!). I think Tamina will be ok once she gets over her nervousness.
Bourne Finds His Star Identity
As World Cup fever starts to grip us, we were in a football frame of mind as we watched Raw this week. The show felt like the wrestling equivalent of a 1-0 win. It was a victory, the team were solid and dependable — it just was not very spectacular.
The star performer was Evan Bourne, perhaps the Aaron Lennon of the Raw brand. He is an exciting, quick talent who many would like to see given time to shine...More?
source: the sun
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Lex Luger
June 2, 1958
Hulk Hogan defeats Antonio Inoki to become the first ever IWGP heavyweight champion.
June 2, 1983
The Honky Tonk Man defeated Ricky Steamboat for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
June 2, 1987
Kurt Angle inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, OK.
June 2, 2001
"Classie" Freddie Blassie died of natural causes at age 85.
June 2, 2003
June 1, 2010
WWE NXT Season Two Rookies & Pro's
WWE NXT Season Two Roster:
Husky Harris (with pro Cody Rhodes)
Eli Cottonwood (with pro John Morrison)
Percy Watson (with pro MVP)
Titus O'Neil (with pro Zack Ryder)
Kaval with pros Michelle McCool & Layla)
Lucky Cannon (with pro Mark Henry)
Michael McGillicutty (with pro Kofi Kingston)
Alex Riley (with pro The Miz)
A change from NXT season one will be the voting process. The Pro's will have 50% of the power in the voting while the WWE Universe will have the other 50%.
WWE NXT Results: Wade Barrett Wins WWE NXT
NXT Rookie Wade Barrett has been crowned the season one winner of WWE NXT! The British bareknuckle brawler has earned a future pay-per-view match against the champion of his choice and is now a WWE Superstar! Full results.
source: wwe.com
Stone Cold Is...The Stranger
IGN talks to the WWE legend about his new thriller out on DVD, working with Stallone on The Expendables, TNA vs WWE and Twitter sharks!...More?
source: ign.com
