This Day in Wrestling History

Verne Gagne defeats Miguel Guzman in Houston, Texas for the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title, ending Guzman's fifth title reign, and beginning his second run with the belt.
September 8, 1950

El Mongol defeats Mr. Wrestling for the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title in Atlanta, starting his fourth run with the belt.
September 8, 1967

Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson defeats WWF(E) World Champion Bob Backlund via countout in a rare champion vs. champion match in Springfield, Massachusetts.
September 8, 1979

Ric Flair is stripped of recognition as the official NWA World Champion after being fired from WCW in 1991.
September 8, 1991

WWE NXT Results: Welcome to Season Three

• NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Naomi won the NXT Rookie Diva Dance Contest
• Kelly Kelly & Naomi def. Alicia Fox & Maxine
• NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Naomi won the Capture the Flags Race
• Primo & A.J. def. Goldust & Aksana

Rumor Mill - Paul Levesque Promoted to Executive WWE Position

According to pwinsider.com, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who was recently promoted to an executive role within the organization.

According to a company source, the multi-time wrestling champion now officially serves as WWE Chairman Vince McMahon's creative advisor and will be getting his own office.

While Triple H has had Vince's ear for the past several years, it was always in an unofficial capacity. From this point forward, he will have a much more authoritative voice in regards to the company's creative direction and its many performers.

Recent SEC filings indicate that Paul has acquired 5000 shares of Class A WWE stock. Class A stock is reserved for the McMahon family. Maybe a bit of truth to this rumor.

Aloisia Comments on Rumors of Removal from NXT

WWE developmental diva Aloisia posted the following on her website:

"When I first received my offer from WWE, they asked me to fill out a "Talent Information Form" providing them with information about myself and my background. One of the questions was, "Have you ever posed nude?". I answered "No" to this question, because that's the truth. If they had asked me if I ever posed suggestively, I would of course have answered "Yes", but there's a big difference between suggestive and nude. As to the question of whether this was why they took me off the show, that's something you'd have to ask them. Perhaps it was a factor in their decision, but I honestly don't know their entire thought process, as they've communicated very little to me about this. From what I've been reading on various blogs, it seems that they may have had a political motivation to get me off the show, but again, you'd have to ask them."...More?

Kofi Kingston on ABC News in Baltimore

TNA Announces "Gut Check" Workshop

The first “TNA Gut Check” workshop will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 1 p.m. at the Rahway Rec Center in Rahway, New Jersey.

Hosted by TNA Wrestling’s Talent Evaluator D’Lo Brown and TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett, “TNA Gut Check” will cover multiple aspects of professional wrestling and participation in this workshop will be very limited. Prospective professional wrestling prospects will be evaluated through drills, simulated matches and in-ring work

“’Gut Check’ workshops will allow for TNA management to scout up-and-coming talent and give aspiring wrestlers the kind of instruction and advice they can’t receive anywhere else in the industry,” Jarrett said.

In order to qualify, participants must apply at www.tnagutcheck.com from now until Monday, September 13 at 12 PM EST. There is a non-refundable $20 application fee. Accepted participants for “Gut Check” will be notified via email ten days prior to the event. At that time the remaining balance of $230 will be due, and participants must sign a liability waiver.

TNA GUT CHECK
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM
Submission Deadline: Monday, September 13, 2010
Location: Rahway Rec Center, 275 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

99 Years Ago: Gotch-Hackenschmidt

On September 4, 1911, Labor Day Monday that year -- there was a highly anticipated rematch between the two titans of professional wrestling of that era, Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt.

That match 98 years ago in Chicago brought together two ring rivals who had wrestled each other in the Windy City in April 1908. At the time of the first bout, it seemed like a classic mismatch, reminiscent of the Greco-Roman superheavyweight gold-medal match between Russian superstar Alexander Karelin and US dairy farmer Rulon Gardner at the 2000 Sydney Olympics...More?

source: examiner.com

This Day in Wrestling History

Two years before winning the first official WWF(E) King of the Ring tournament, Bret "Hitman" Hart eliminates I.R.S. to win the 1991 KOTR tournament.
September 7, 1991

WWE RAW Roulette Returning Next Week

It was announced on tonight's edition of Monday Night Raw that "Raw Roulette" will return to next week's season premiere of the show from the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Theatricality Isn't a Stretch for WWE Stars-Turned-Actors

"To make that jump, for some of the guys, is a natural progression," says Paul "Triple H" Levesque. "In a way, we're comic-book heroes. Whether you like what we do or not, we're theater, we're big, loud theater."...More?

source: usatoday.com

WWE Holding Tryouts for a Developmental Contract

On Friday, October 22, 2010, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will be holding tryouts to earn a WWE Pro wrestling developmental contract. This is a unique and unusual opportunity for pro wrestlers wanting to take it to the next level and has already attracted applicants from Texas, South Carolina, Connecticut and Ohio. As the tryout is limited to the first 100, it is expected to sell out.

The tryouts will be held at the Matt Borne Professional Wrestling Academy which is located at 3-2 Count on Fairfield Road in Freehold, NJ. Borne is a former WWF and WCW Superstar best known as the "Original" Doink the Clown in the WWF, Big Josh in WCW and Borne Again in ECW. Borne is a second generation wrestler, son of the late legendary "Tough" Tony Borne.

Matt Borne will manage the tryout and will be available on Thursday, October 21 for consultation during the open ring practice sessions. On Friday, October 22, John Laurinaitis, WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations along with the Director of Talent Relations, Ty Bailey will be evaluating pro wrestlers, tag teams, referees, valets and managers for the opportunity to join one of the most respected pro wrestling organizations, the WWE.

The cost is $325 per participant and you must be pre-registered as no walk-ins will be allowed. For an application or for more information please contact Joanne Rosenberg at 732-409-1132 or log onto www.Fazoocrew.com.

Aloisia Responds to Being "Fired"

Aloisia (Isis the Amazon) posted the following on her new official website:

"Currently, I’m signed with WWE and was originally cast as one of the six rookie diva’s on NXT season three. However, due to a dispute with my NXT Pro, Vickie Guerrero, I was fired from NXT for the season. I’m looking forward to continuing my career with WWE in whatever capacity they see fit to use me for."