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August 5, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
WWE posts a photo on its website of Bret Hart and Vince McMahon shaking hands at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, CT. The meeting between the two was part of the three-disc Bret Hart DVD release by the company - something many thought would never happen.
August 5, 2005
August 4, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Dean Malenko
August 4, 1960
Sgt. Slaughter is named WWF(E) Commissioner.
August 4, 1997
Lex Luger defeated Hulk Hogan for the WCW Heavyweight title.
August 4, 1997
August 3, 2010
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.
source: wwe.com
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
August 2, 2010
