Happy Birthday to:
Carlos Colon - July 18, 1945
Al Snow - July 18, 1963
Joey Matthews - July 18, 1979
Verne Gagne defeated Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Heavyweight title.
July 18, 1980
Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Demolition for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
July 18, 1989
Ric Flair defeated Barry Windham for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
July 18, 1993
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July 18, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
July 17, 2010
July 16, 2010
SmackDown Results: CM Punk Unmasked
Moments after Big Show interrupted The Straight Edge Society – revealing a giant, reinforced ladder that he plans to use to win the SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match this Sunday – the S.E.S. attacked him with united fury. The World’s Largest Athlete soon regrouped, disposing of both Luke Gallows and the hooded stranger before trapping The Second City Saint on top of his ladder. Then, climbing up to meet him, Big Show ripped off CM Punk’s mask, finally revealing Punk’s shaved head to the WWE Universe! Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Pins Down Marketing Efforts For 'SummerSlam'
WWE will make a big marketing splash for its Aug. 13 SummerSlam pay-per-view event in Los Angeles by posting WWE-related videos on a sports blimp flying over several Major League Baseball games...More?
source: multichannel.com
McMahon Improves Slightly in Lastest Quinnipiac Univ Poll
Quinnipiac University released a new poll today on the U. S. Senate race in Connecticut that indicates former WWE CEO Linda McMahon has slightly improved her standing.
McMahon's Democratic opponent, Richard Blumenthal, scored 54% and McMahon scored 37%. Last months poll results were Blumenthal 55% and McMahon 35%...More?
source: pwtorch.com
Dream President Declares “War Against the WWE and UFC”
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
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
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
