June 24, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Swelling England by the Pound
Accompanied by the anti-Diva Serena, the powerful Luke Gallows marched to the ring with a strong desire to cause harm to the flawless physique of Chris Masters. That was more easily said than done, however, as The Masterpiece used his brute power to control much of the early action in this hard-hitting battle. It looked as though the SmackDown Superstar was close to finding victory, but he was distracted by the dangerous Serena. With Masters sidetracked, CM Punk’s most loyal disciple was able to deliver the Gallows Pole to his opponent to score a tainted victory...More?
source: wwe.com
Linda McMahon's New Ad Embraces Wrestling Background
Linda McMahon's campaign for U.S. Senate today will end its month-long television blackout with a commercial that embraces her connection to World Wrestling Entertainment.
The one-minute ad attempts to inoculate her from the off-color excesses of WWE programming, some of which has haunted her campaign, and to use the wrestling connection to brand her as the ultimate outsider...More?
source: ctmirror.org
This Day in Wrestling History
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ricky Steamboat for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title.
June 24, 1984
TBS aired the final episode of WCW Saturday Night after 27 consecutive years.
June 24, 2000
Bret Hart suffers a bicycle accident and a crippling stroke.
June 24, 2002
June 23, 2010
Hart Family Member Defends WWE
Ross Hart told the Calgary Herald that he believes WWE's "Hart & Soul" DVD was done in good taste. "If (WWE) exploited (Owen's) name negatively, I can understand but this really was a documentary about the whole family," Hart told the Calgary Herald in response to the lawsuit Martha Hart filed against the company.
"It was done in pretty good taste, even by WWE standards. Wrestling is what made Owen famous and successful and such a legend and you can't erase that. As tragic and wrongful as his death was, you can't erase his legacy and what he accomplished in wrestling."
Meanwhile, WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt stated that an Ontario court shot down Martha's attempt for an injunction over the release of the DVD. "Owen Hart was a public figure," McDevitt said. "His death was widely reported. (Martha) wrote a book about it. Everybody that Owen's life touched has their right to tell their version of the Owen Hart story and he's a part of the WWE's history." To read the full story, visit CalgaryHerald.com.
source: prowrestling.net
Another WWE Release
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World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of NXT season one announcer and WWE Diva Savannah as of today, June 23, 2010. WWE wishes Savannah the best in all future endeavors.
This Day in Wrestling History
Bronko Nagurski defeated Lou Thesz for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
June 23, 1939
Ted DiBiase defeated Junkyard Dog for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
June 23, 1982
Stone Cold Steve Austin wins the King of The Ring tournament. The win marks the beginning of Austin's push. Triple H was scheduled to win this tournament, but that angle was scrapped due to his participation in the "MSG Curtain Call" incident and subsequent punishment.
June 23, 1996
Molly Holly defeated Trish Stratus for the WWE Women's title.
June 23, 2002
Billy Red Lyons passes away.
June 23, 2009
June 22, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Lasting Impressions
Before the first NXT Poll next week, the NXT Rookies pleaded their cases to the WWE Pros and the WWE Universe, each explaining why he should be WWE’s Next Breakout Star. But NXT Rookie Husky Harris said he wouldn’t need 45 seconds to plead his case. The third-generation competitor took a page out of the book of his WWE Pro, Cody Rhodes, and shockingly attacked WWE NXT host Matt Striker, a move that garnered congratulations from Rhodes. Full results.
source: wwe.com
