October 8, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
Steve Austin defeated Kurt Angle for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
October 8, 2001
A jury clears the WWE and Steve Lombardi of all charges brought by bodybuilder Nicole Bass.
October 8, 2002
October 7, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: With Friends Like These
Much like the duo of Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer, Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith have looked less like a team in recent weeks and more like bickering enemies. The source of The Hart Dynasty’s problems can be traced back to Night of Champions where they lost their WWE Tag Team Titles in a wild Tag Team Turmoil Match after being defeated by The Usos. On “WWE Superstars,” The Harts were able to lock up with the men who beat them that night, but the Hart Dungeon-trained duo failed to reclaim the flawless teamwork that helped them rule WWE’s tag division. After a big miscue caused Kidd and Smith to brutally bang into each other, Kidd was nailed by top rope splashes from both Jimmy & Jey Uso, leading to another disappointing loss. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Drug Test Failures in TNA, No Action Taken
As reported on earlier, TNA held drug testing many weeks ago. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that wrestlers failed tests, were told they failed tests and no disciplinary action or suspensions were given over some if not all of the testing failures. What was learned from many within TNA is that people are still doing what they were doing before and there was a cause for concern with some talent as some new they would fail. It should be noted that the monitoring of the testing is not at all close to WWE's drug testing structure where someone watches you, your pants have to be below your knees and shirt must be above your nipples to make sure you aren't sneaking in different urine.
Info on New Wrestling Novel 'The Cruiserweight'
Synopsis:
Brett and Karen come from two separate worlds with one common interest that brought them together - wrestling.
Brett Kerrigan is a smaller than average cruiserweight wrestler who loves to entertain the crowds, giving it all for his fans throughout the world. In spite of his size, Brett proves he can be as strong, quick and fierce as his larger competitors. Away from the spotlight, he struggles with being taken seriously as a wrestler, backstabbing co-workers, and power hungry management.
Pittsburgh-based sports journalist Karen Montgomery has followed wrestling since her teens. An acclaimed article printed one year earlier won a prestigious sports press award, and, when several attempts to arrange a personal interview with Brett are thwarted, she almost gives up attempting to meet her idol without the help of her editor, Greg Sullivan. One fateful night after a wrestling event, Karen has an unexpected encounter with Brett in a hotel lounge - ending in getting her sought-after interview with him.
Throughout the following year, a special friendship - and then romance - blossoms between the unlikely pair, despite the loss of Brett’s lucrative contract, long distance living between him and Karen, the differences in their ages, and an unexpected personal event Karen never considered in the present stage of her life.
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Blumenthal, McMahon Face Off in Second Debate
The two major party candidates in Connecticut's closely watched U.S. Senate race sparred over who is the best equipped to rejuvenate the economy and spur more jobs.
Republican Linda McMahon and Democrat Richard Blumenthal debated face-to-face for the second time Thursday morning in Norwalk. They disagreed over whether to keep all the Bush-era tax cuts, not just the middle-class cuts the president wants to continue.
Blumenthal, the state's attorney general, said the middle-class cuts should be made now. McMahon, former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, said all are needed to help small businesses.
Blumenthal took some shots at the WWE, accusing McMahon of tipping off a doctor involved in a federal steroids investigation. McMahon alleges Blumenthal focuses on the WWE because it's difficult for him to focus on the economy and creating jobs.
source: associated press
This Day in Wrestling History
Lou Thesz wrestled Rikidozan to a one hour time limit draw in first ever NWA World Heavyweight Title match held in Japan.
October 7, 1957
Juventud Guerrera arrested following a drug induced rage in Australia and is fired by WCW.
October 7, 2000
"Gentleman" Chris Adams died of a gunshot wound at 46.
October 7, 2001
October 6, 2010
