WWE NXT Results: Imperfections Arise

On a mission to prove he’s anything but a “mediocre” NXT Rookie, Michael McGillicutty faced WWE Pro The Miz in singles action. It was the United States Champion who dominated, however, showing no remorse or mercy toward the No. 1 ranked NXT Rookie. Despite a resurgence by McGillicutty toward the end of the match, it was The Miz who emerged victorious, hitting the NXT Rookie with the Skull Crushing Finale. No longer perfect, McGillicutty’s record dropped to 6-1. Full results.

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Shane McMahon Appointed CEO of China Broadband

China Broadband, Inc., a provider of cable broadband services, and publisher of digital and analog program guides in the Shandong Province of China appointed former World Wrestling Entertainment Executive, Shane McMahon, as its Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Urbach further stated, "Mr. McMahon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and we are honored to have one of the most seasoned veterans of PPV and premium sports entertainment in the world join the China Broadband team. His highly skilled background in marketing and promotion will be instrumental in moving us forward. In addition we look forward to working with some of the most prestigious and established media companies in China to advance the development of a sophisticated content platform. With the acquisition of Sinotop, our goal is to become the leading provider of VOD and PPV services in China."...More?

AJ Styles Comments on Losing the Title to RVD

I definitely didn’t understand it. For the life of me, I couldn’t understand it. I was very surprised that I would lose that title after holding it for so long, and to somebody who has basically been out of wrestling for over a year, and was coming in from WWE. And he should have been tired from wrestling a match before that. It was like I’m not the star I thought I was. I guess I’m just a guy in TNA.

TNA/Samoa Joe Issues

According to prowrestling.net, Samoa Joe blew up backstage after his time limit draw with Jeff Hardy, which aired on last weeks iMPACT!. Joe headed backstage and yelled at Vince Russo in front of Dixie Carter...More?

It is being reported that Samoa Joe has been suspended.

Batista vs. Cancer

Former WWE star Batista announced his new project "Batista vs. Cancer". Batista is specifically targeting ovarian cancer, as his ex-wife Angie has been battling ovarian cancer for the past several years. Donation information can be found at demon-wrestling.com and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

This Day in Wrestling History

Bret Hart defeated The Undertaker to win the WWF Championship for a fifth time. The match stipulation was that if Bret was to walk out of SummerSlam without the belt, he would never wrestle on American soil again.

Steve Austin defeated Owen Hart for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 3, 1997

Blast From the Past - Triple H & Stone Cold Steve Austin

Interview with Jay Lethal

MDA/Triple H Print Ad

"I am honored to partner with MDA in advancing their life-saving mission for those affected by debilitating muscle diseases," stated Triple H. "As a member of the Muscle Team, I am truly inspired by the perseverance these adults and kids demonstrate every day in overcoming the challenges of muscular dystrophy."

"There's no discounting the importance of having Triple H as a member of the MDA Muscle Team," said Gerald C. Weinberg, MDA President & CEO. "He's already energizing fans as champions for MDA both in and out of the ring. And, while everyone is amazed by Triple H's incredible physical strength, it pales when compared to the strength of his caring heart."

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This Day in Wrestling History

Ron Simmons defeated Big Van Vader for the WCW Heavyweight title.
August 2, 1992

WWF(E) Heavyweight Champion, The Rock opened a session of the Republican National Convention.
August 2, 2000

MCW Shamrock X Results

Videos: Triple H Joins MDA Muscle Team

We all know Triple H as "The Game" - now he's asking all of us to play a different, far more serious one with him. Please help now, whether it's through donating directly to MDA, watching the annual Jerry Lewis Telethon Labor Day Weekend, September 5-6 (mda.org or check local listings), or supporting my idea to send kids with MD to camp - http://www.refresheverything.com/mdcamp - I know I speak for the entire Wrestleview staff and family when I say - thank you for helping "Jerry's Kids" - James Lacerenza MDA Volunteer/Fundraiser