In a significant financial maneuver, FEG, the parent company of Dream and K-1, announced that they have inked a deal worth $230 million (USD) with the Shanghai-based bank PUJI Capital.
The importance of the deal was not understated by K-1 President Sadaharu Tanikawa, as he took aim at those who his company will look to compete against, specifically his stateside counterparts.
“This is a declaration of war against the WWE and UFC. From Asia, we will take the world,” said Tanikawa...More?
source: 5thround.com
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July 16, 2010
Dream President Declares “War Against the WWE and UFC”
This Day in Wrestling History
Bruiser Brody was stabbed to death in Puerto Rico. Jose Gonzales was said to be responsible for the murder and was charged, but the charges were later dropped.
July 16, 1988
Terry Gordy died of a heart attack at age 40.
July 16, 2001
Brody: The Triumph and Tragedy of Wrestling's Rebel
July 15, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Making Money
Three nights before he competes in the Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WWE’s newest pay-per-view, Chris Jericho arrogantly walked into “WWE Superstars” to face the exciting Yoshi Tatsu. Although he clearly underestimated his opponent, Jericho quickly realized that he was in the ring with an explosive Superstar. Attacking the former WWE Champion with sharp kicks and painful strikes, Tatsu came within a hair of scoring a major upset. Unfortunately, Jericho’s veteran smarts kicked in as he locked on the Walls of Jericho to pick up the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Updated SummerSlam Promotional Poster
source: wrestling news world
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Jesse "the Body" Ventura
July 15, 1951
Ric Flair defeated David Von Erich in a tournament final for the Missouri State Heavyweight title.
July 15, 1983
Eric Bischoff makes his un-expected debut on WWE RAW. Vince McMahon and Eric Bischoff hug on national television. Vince then announced that Eric was the new GM of Raw.
July 15, 2002
July 14, 2010
Rumor Mill - TNA Resurrecting ECW
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.
WWE-Lite re-creating ECW. Gee, that sounds familiar...
More about it: TNA Copyig WWE's Extreme Rules PPV
Update on Scott Hall's Health
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
Rumor Mill - WWE To Turn Top Superstar Heel & Put Them With Nexus?
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
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
