WWE champ Sheamus talks video games, Celtic mythology, and tanning. Click here.
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August 23, 2010
Sheamus Comments on WMXXVII "I'd like another crack at Triple H"
A Smackdown in Shanghai
Throngs of kids from across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau traveled into Shanghai — with all the wrestling merchandise they could carry in tow — for a chance to watch some of wrestling’s biggest name battle it out.
“There’s a whole bunch of fans” in China, said a 22-year old from Beijing who called himself Johnny “Cash” Zhao. He sported an orange T-shirt from the Chinese WWE fan website, 19977.com. Members on the site from Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou and other cities had even organized buses to travel to the Expo event.
Turnout was so strong that all of the 8,000 tickets the WWE was giving away were snatched up within an hour of the box-office’s 9:30 a.m. opening, the company says...More?
source: wall street journal
This Day in Wrestling History
Dick Shikat defeats Jim Londos in Philadelphia, PA. The National Boxing Association's wrestling division (later the National Wrestling Association) recognizes Shikat as the new World Champion.
August 23, 1929
Triple H defeats Mick Foley for his first WWF(E) World Title one night after SummerSlam.
August 23, 1999
August 22, 2010
Kurt Angle Responds to Steroid Allegation Reports
TNA star Kurt Angle recently spoke out on his official Twitter page regarding his name, along with UFC star Shane Carwin, being made public by Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna Dobbins on August 13 as being recipients of steroids during the sentencing hearing of J. Michael Bennett, supervising pharmacist at Applied Pharmacy Services of Mobile, AL.
As reported earlier, Bennett was sentenced to four years in prison on conviction of participating in a nationwide conspiracy to sell anabolic steroids made in Mobile. He was convicted on five counts total, including drug distribution and distribution to a person under the age of 21. He is the first of five doctors convicted.
Angle wrote on Twitter, "Rumors by media keep coming up. I was under medical supervision for meds back in 2003-2005. I had no involvement in this Alabama case. Put it to rest and come up with new material to write about. You're all hideous. I apologize for my stern comment, but I want to move on with my life and put the past behind me, mainly the mistakes I've made. That's all."
The Applied Pharmacy Services case was first made public back in 2007 by Sports Illustrated where Angle's name was the most featured. Angle claimed he was prescribed steroids for various injuries and that he had no idea his doctor went to an illegal pharmacy to get the orders filled. Angle, who was listed as seeing Dr. David Wilbirt of Phoenix (Angle doesn't live in Phoenix), received Trenbolone, a steroid that is only legal for usage on livestock and not on humans. He received the drugs from October 2004 through February 2005.
source: wrestleview.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Sgt. Slaughter for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title.
August 22, 1982
Mick Foley defeats Steve Austin & Triple H in a Triple Threat Match to become WWF(E) Champion at SummerSlam '99. Jesse "The Body" Ventura was the special guest referee.
August 22, 1999
Lita defeated Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley for the WWF(E) Women's title and Shane McMahon defeated Steve Blackman for the WWF(E) Hardcore title.
August 22, 2000
Professor Toru Tanaka (Charles "Charlie" J. Kalani, Jr.) died of a heart attack at age 70.
August 22, 2000
August 21, 2010
Did They Put A Gun To Your Head?
The idea that wrestlers are ignorant children who need a company they work for to engage in patronizing paternalism, endlessly holding their hands through every single day of their lives in the company, and taking responsibility for every wrong decision that they ever make, is manifestly delusional. Blaming widely hated and wealthy corporations for the volitional actions of individuals is popular because self-reflection and personal responsibility is a challenging human exercise.
Irrespective of how many Harvard alums incessantly prattle to contrary, the fact remains that nobody puts a gun to wrestlers’ heads and forces them into taking drugs...More?
source: bleacherreport.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Dusty Rhodes defeats Harley Race for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.
August 21, 1979
August 20, 2010
SmackDown Results: Del Rio Arrives in Style
Alberto Del Rio arrived in grand style by driving into the Rabobank Arena in a Rolls Royce. And as he approached the ring, he was introduced by his very own personal ring announcer. Leading up to the big night, Del Rio touted himself in a series of videos.
When all the hype and talking were over, and Del Rio finally stepped in the ring, he backed up his words with a huge win over veteran Rey Mysterio by making him tap out with a cross armbreaker. Adding insult to injury, Del Rio locked Rey in the same hold after the match was over to deliver more punishment. Full Results.
source: wwe.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
