Prowrestling.net is reporting that Tommy Dreamer has apparently contacted some of his former ECW co-workers about performing at the upcoming TNA Hard Justice pay-per-view event. The show will be an ECW-type event with the former talent of the defunct organization being in charge.
Scott Hall was recently admitted into the hospital for double pneumonia. Hall actually had a falling out with some close friends of his because he refused to go to the hospital when he first started feeling bad and they asked him to go.
Hall did a radio show interview with Sean Waltman a few weeks back and started crying on-air when talking about his health. Hall also said he suffers from a psychological disorder. Some friends of Hall’s say he has been at his worst lately.
We can also report that Hall is still in the ICU of an Orlando, Florida hospital for double pneumonia. As of a few days ago, his condition was listed as "guarded."
source: wrestling observer
WWE is toying with the idea of turning a top Superstar heel and have them be the person behind The Nexus angle. The main people being pitched for a heel turn are Triple H and believe it or not, John Cena.
Cena turning heel would be a risk because of his popularity with kids and everything else, including merchandise. Triple H has wanted to turn heel for a few years now but with injuries to him and his co-workers, they haven't had the right time to turn him.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
Several Connecticut moms are ready to rumble with former WWE CEO Linda McMahon, a Republican running for U.S. Senate seat because of her ties to pro wrestling.
The women are part of Mothers Opposing McMahon and they published a letter on a blog:
“As mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and sisters, we are compelled to voice our strong opposition to the candidacy of former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to represent Connecticut in the U.S. Senate.”
They are asking other parents and voters to not forget the wealthy business executive's ties as former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment.
The group says pro wrestling encourages physical and verbal abuse of women and markets it to children...More?
source: nbcconnecticut.com
As a mother of a son that has been to numerous wrestling shows, I think this group is full of sh*t.
Happy Birthday to Jeff Jarrett
July 14, 1967
Happy Birthday to Bubba Ray Dudley
July 14, 1971
NWA's air time on the Atlanta based Superstation, WTBS is taken over by WWF(E). After several complaints from NWA fans, Vince McMahon responds by saying "We'll show those complainers the difference between a major league and minor league production, given time." NWA wrestling was quickly reinstated on WTBS.
July 14, 1984
Lex Luger defeated Barry Windham for the WCW Heavyweight title.
July 14, 1991
D-Lo Brown defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the WWF(E) European Heavyweight title.
July 14, 1998
The Nexus returned to their roots Tuesday night, wreaking havoc on WWE NXT. Wade Barrett led the pack of former NXT Rookies to victory in a 20-Man Over-the-Top Rope Battle Royal over the season two class and their WWE Pros, leaving an indelible mark on WWE NXT. Full results.
source: wwe.com
From comedians to politicians to musical performers to professional athletes, Monday Night Raw's guest hosts are some of past and present's finest entertainers. The WWE Universe, therefore, can expect this trend to continue as more and more of the most popular celebrities are hopping aboard to serve as Raw special host.
source: wwe.com
“The Phenomenal” AJ Styles has been named Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s “PWI 500″ winner for 2010. He is the first TNA wrestler to top the annual chart, which is now in its twentieth year. To view the magazine’s cover, click here. The issues hits newsstands August 3rd.
source: wrestleview.com
Dirk Hayhurst posts more tweets about Triple H while plugging his new book, The Bullpen Gospells:
Therapist's said Triple H flipped through the book after I left and had a few chuckles. Don't know about 3H but that made me feel good =)
Saw 3H post surgery, he looked strong all things considered, & Yes, I'm shamelessly using this to plug the NYT best seller I signed for him.
Yes, Triple H's arm was in a sling, but it was still strong enough to hold a copy of my NYT best seller, The Bullpen Gospels.
