This Day in Wrestling History

In what was described as one of the greatest matches ever in Phoenix, Arizona, Jim Londos defeats Pete Sauer.
September 9, 1929

WWWF(WWE) World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeats Gorilla Monsoon in a Texas Death match at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
September 9, 1967

Dusty Rhodes defeated Arn Anderson for the NWA Television title.
September 9, 1986

In order to rival the Billy & Chuck wedding on SmackDown, Eric Bischoff introduces HLA (Hot Lesbian Action) to the RAW audience.
September 9, 2002

Team ‘SmackDown’: WWE Crew Works Hard to Yield Thrills

In the world of live television broadcasts, the NASCAR operation is known as the equivalent of a military division — an awesomely equipped but slow-moving goliath, taking a week or longer to relocate, set up and break down.

By contrast, the technical staff, support crew and performers of World Wrestling Entertainment, who bring four live and taped TV shows to more than 14 million American viewers every week of the year, are relatively fleet.

“If NASCAR is the First Infantry, the WWE are the Navy SEALS...More?

source: dailycomet.com

Roster Announced for SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

Future WWE Comics

Titan Publishing, which produces the WWE Heroes comic books, will be releasing a new series called "Undertaker: Timequake" in February of 2011. It will feature Taker and Rey Mysterio teaming up to battle undead zombies.

source: impactwrestling.com

Update on Highspot's Lawsuit Against Ric Flair

The trial for Highspots.com's lawsuit against Ric Flair is scheduled to begin on 4/18/11. The two sides will begin depositions shortly.

The suit was filed several months back over the ongoing issues regarding money Flair allegedly owes Highspots and the original National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight championship belt, which Highspots claimed they were given as collateral for the loan.

Highspots has maintained possession of the belt and have previously tried to sell the belt to make up the amount they have alleged Flair owes them, only to learn that another entity, Combraco, Inc., already held a lien on the property for money Flair owes them. Highspots claims they are owed $35,000 from money lent to Flair, as well as money spent on photos and other materials created in conjunction with Flair appearances. They are also claiming they are owed one more appearance contractually by Flair, plus interest on money owed...More?

source: pwinsider.com

More Details On Triple H's New Title With WWE

As it has been widely reported among the wrestling media, Triple H's current role with WWE was officially formalized in an executive position as he is now working in the office in Stamford, CT (he was recently given a new office). His new official title is Senior Adviser, basically meaning he is working directly under Vince McMahon reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

One source noted that the role he has right now is basically the same role he has been doing for almost the last decade as one of McMahon's main advisers on the wrestling end of the business. The new title officially formalizes his position with the company in a corporate capacity. This all but seems to confirm discussion that if and when Vince steps down that Triple H and Stephane McMahon will be the ones in large control of the company, more specifically on the creative end.

source: wrestleview.com

Kudos to Trip!

Linda McMahon Comments Further on the Death of Lance Cade

Linda McMahon, who took a lot of heat for her reaction to the death of Lance Cade, saying she may "have met him once," commented further about the tragedy this week. "I think that any father or parent that's lost a child, clearly, has pain relative to that. I understand that. So I understand the pain that he's feeling. I do believe there is more that can be known relative to Lance. I'm letting WWE deal with those issues."...More?

source: ctmirror.org

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