A WWE insider considers the timing of Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s promotion as Vince McMahon’s senior advisor interesting. The source questioned whether Levesque being named to a position he’s been essentially doing for the past several years minus the official title is related to World Wrestling Entertainment being investigated for misclassifying talent and other personnel as independent contractors.
The company’s Stamford, Connecicut based headquarters recently underwent a slight renovation as an office was built for Levesque as a result of his executive position. “It was Extreme Makeover: Hunter Edition,” cracked the WWE source.
source: lordsofpain.com
September 24, 2010
Rumor Mill - Insider Comments On Triple H’s Promotion
This Day in Wrestling History
Greg Valentine defeated Tito Santana for the WWWF(WWE) Intercontinental title.
September 24, 1984
Shawn Michaels & Diesel defeated Owen Hart & Yokozuna for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
September 24, 1995
September 23, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Golden Rule
Much like Primo and his Rookie Diva A.J., the pairing of Goldust and Aksana on WWE NXT has been a perfect match. The pair of blondes strutted to the ring tonight to take on The Bizarre One’s most loathed rival, William Regal. One of the few Superstars on Raw who can match Goldust in the experience department, The British Brawler brought the fight to the gilded one. But Regal’s submission expertise was not enough to combat Goldust’s unorthodox offense. Sensing an opportunity, The Bizarre One hit the Final Cut to score another win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Details on WWE's Motion to Dismiss Martha Hart's Lawsuit Over Usage of Owen Hart's Name and Footage on WWE Releases
Attorneys representing World Wrestling Entertainment as well as Vince and Linda McMahon personally, filed separate motions to dismiss the lawsuit brought against them by Martha Hart, the widow of the late Owen Hart on 9/20. Those motions were accompanied by over 100 pages of documents to aid their dismissal request.
Basically, WWE is claiming that Hart doesn't have the rights, after a decade and following a Settlement that released them of all issues, to bring these claims to light and that based on the original Settlement, Federal Law and in some instances, Connecticut Law, the suit should be dismissed...More?
source: pwinsider.com
Trevor Murdoch Breaks his Silence on Lance Cade
When Lance Cade died on August 13th, Trevor Murdoch lost far more than a tag team partner. He lost his best friend, someone that his children called Uncle Lance.
"WWE thought they were putting two guys together so they could make a million dollars. What they didn't know is they were putting two guys together that became best friends. And it breaks my heart every day," Murdoch choked as he broke down in tears, "it's hard to talk about it now, man."...More?
source: slam wrestling
Christian Out at Least Six Months with Torn Muscle
The WWE Smackdown brand has suffered a big loss as Christian will be sidelined for at least the next six months due to a torn pectoral muscle according to pwinsider.com...More?
Rumor Mill - WWE Issues Social Networking Rules for Talent
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE has issued rules to all talent regarding the use of social networks including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Frustrated with how Smackdown Superstar Matt Hardy has being using his Twitter and YouTube to express himself away from the ring WWE has implemented a series of of rules, the biggest being talent are not allowed to post videos that away from events and are only allowed to post videos which are produced and approved by World Wrestling Entertainment. All talent must have their personal social networking account screened by WWE before being approved for use.
Anything that makes the performer or the company look bad will be met with
disciplinary action.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
