Happy Birthday to Bret "The Hitman" Hart
July 2, 1957
"Iron" Mike DiBiase died of a heart attack in the ring.
July 2, 1969
July 2, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
July 1, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Peep Showcase
The attention grabbing young team of Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer have been making serious waves on SmackDown in recent weeks, but tonight Hawkins had to get through the electrifying Christian. The former World Tag Team Champion may have all the talent in the world, but beating a veteran like Captain Charisma is easier said than done. And despite his aggressiveness and will to win, Hawkins simply couldn’t stop the offensive onslaught of the leader of the Peeps. After tonight’s impressive victory, Christian can now set his sights on the big SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match on July 18. Full results.
source: wwe.com
GOP Defends Linda McMahon Running for Senate
Republican Party leaders in Connecticut are defending U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon's record as CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, saying the controversy surrounding steroid use among wrestlers is an old story.
National party Chairman Michael Steele on Thursday mocked a question about whether McMahon's ties to Stamford-based WWE could prove embarrassing. He accused Democrats of going after McMahon on wrestling issues because they have nothing else.
Steele appeared at the state Republican headquarters in New Britain with state chairman Chris Healy. Healy says WWE has "learned lessons" about steroids and started a testing program.
source: associated press
Interview with Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
Greg Valentine said he probably has worked his last match. He wishes two of his graybeard peers still appearing for TNA Wrestling -- Flair and Hulk Hogan -- would do the same.
"I don't think Ric should work anymore," Valentine said. "Eventually, he might end up get hurt bad. I know Hogan has had hip surgeries, and now he's having back surgeries. It is financial (why they're still wrestling). It hurts me to see that."
After his injury, Valentine said his income was slashed in half because he was forced to miss bookings and autograph-signings while recovering. But he recently received good news. Valentine said WWE has plans to release his autobiography and DVD of his best matches.
"When I hurt myself last year in Chicago, I felt maybe God was telling me to finally quit," said Valentine, who became a born-again Christian in 2002. "He's taken care of me when I was thinking, 'Where am I going to make money?,' and this and that. I've been blessed since this accident."...More?
source: scrippsnews.com
Bret Hart Releases Statement Regarding Martha Hart Lawsuit
Bret Hart posted the following statement on his website regarding the Martha Hart Lawsuit against WWE and Vince & Linda McMahon:
I feel that it's ridiculous for anyone to think they are serving the best interests of Owen's memory or his children to pretend he wasn't a wrestler. Not only was he a wrestler, he was a great one and proud of it. I personally believe Martha Hart has done nothing to keep his memory alive and sadly, he fades from view a little more every year. I do suspect this lawsuit is more about publicity, ego, and small-mindedness than it is about pro-wrestling and all of those that are in it.
I know Owen was always proud of his body of work. His fans have never forgotten him and most of today's WWE wrestlers and hundreds of employees have never forgotten him. They speak endlessly of loving memories that speak volumes on what kind of person he was. I saw Owen on TV a few weeks ago against a young Matt Hardy and it put me in such a good mood all day long. Why would anyone want to prevent that? Martha needs to accept the sad truth that he's gone, but we all deserve to be able to salute and honor him for being the great man and the great wrestler that he was. I stopped caring a long time ago about what Martha thinks of me. We don't speak and I haven't seen Owen's children in 10 years. For what reasons, I couldn't begin to tell you. I personally found great inner peace by opening up to forgiveness and instead supported and encouraged current Hart family members now fulfilling their dreams in the complicated-but-astounding world known as the WWE Universe. She completely ignores the fact that Nattie Neidhart, TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd), and Harry Smith all made a pact when their 12 year old cousin died that they would someday carry on the dream of wrestling in the WWE, this was years before Owen's death and I don't see any reason they should forsake all their dreams. I can't speak more highly of the dedicated, hard working WWE superstars of today.
Having worked with all levels of talent since January, I can honestly say that you won't find a more wholesome bunch of athletes anywhere in any profession. Owen would be proud to be part of what they all are. Martha can say or think whatever the hell she wants but the Hart family as a whole found a way to forgive and move on for the sake of the next generation's well-being. Just because Owen died doesn't mean the Hart legacy from Stu down to his wrestling sons and grandchildren has to die too. The best thing I can do for Owen's kids is take them backstage and introduce them to all the people who love and remember their dad. Owen is loved and missed everyday. Why Martha would insist they never know these people is sad and pathetic.
I believe Owen would turn in his grave watching Martha erase every single thing he ever did, all for spite. Martha Hart needs to celebrate Owen's memory as much as possible, not block it away forever. How stupid and selfish is that? In her own book, she wrote how even though she was angry at Vince, she didn't hate him and that she felt he was truly sorry about what happened. She had written him a letter in order for her to move on and be at peace. Maybe she should practice what she preached.
www.brethart.com
More on Ricky Steamboat's Condition
FW4Online.com is reporting that Richard Blood aka Ricky Steamboat, 57, suffered a brain aneurysm last night in Tampa and is currently being hospitalized. We don't know any more details other than it has been confirmed by those in WWE and it is not working an angle from Monday. Steamboat was banged up from Monday's angle. His prognosis from what can be a fatal encounter is considered good to excellent.
Injury Update on Ricky Steamboat
Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat performed a stunt with other Legends this past Monday. Late Wednesday night, Ricky was experiencing pain in his neck and shoulder, and immediately went to the hospital. According to medical officials, his condition is most likely not related to his performance on Monday night, and Ricky’s medical prognosis is good to excellent.
source: wwe.com
Triple H Advertised for SummerSlam
Triple H is shown on the PPV poster and his name is listed in the official description: "WWE action slams into summer as John Cena, Triple H, Rey Mysterio, and all your favorite WWE Superstars battle for WWE gold and glory on Sunday, August 15th, live on Pay-Per-View!"
The Undertaker is also shown on the PPV poster. Undertaker is currently sidelined with an injury, but he could be ready to return in time for Summerslam next month.
Pay-per-view advertisements are done well in-advance, but it could be an indication Triple H will be returning to help boost interest in one of WWE's most important events during the year. WWE's roster is depleted for a variety of reasons, so WWE could use a boost in star power.
source: pwtorch.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
