Happy Birthday to:
"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes
October 12, 1945
Stan "The Lariat" Hansen
October 12, 1949
Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
October 12, 1992
Ken Shamrock defeated X-Pac in a tournament final for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
October 12, 1998
October 12, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
October 11, 2010
Raw Superstar Needs Surgery
The Wrestling Observer reports that Raw superstar Evan Bourne needs shoulder surgery soon.
WWE Top 50 Superstars of All-Time DVD
Contained in the three-disc box set, due on December 14, 2010, will be names like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Rowdy Roddy Piper, The Undertaker, Jerry Lawler, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Mr. Perfect, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, the Rock, Eddie Guerrero, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and many others, including newer superstars like John Cena.
Rey Mysterio, Triple H and The Undertaker Set to Be Featured on SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Front Cover in Latin America and Korea
"Rey Mysterio, Triple H and The Undertaker are world-class WWE Superstars who have made significant contributions to elevating WWE's profile around the globe, including the tremendous support received from Latin America and Korea," said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. "We are pleased to recognize these WWE Superstars and our consumers in these important markets with exclusive cover artwork for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011."...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Jumbo Tsuruta defeats Genichiro Tenryu in Yokohama, Japan for the All Japan Triple Crown (NWA United National, NWA International and Pacific Wrestling Federation Heavyweight titles), becoming the first ever two-time Triple Crown champion.
October 11, 1989
Randy Savage defeats Jerry Lawler for the USWA Unified Heavyweight Title in Memphis, Tennessee, ending Lawler's 16th run with the title. Savage would vacate the title the next month when WWF would break off relations with the USWA.
October 11, 1993
Ultimo Dragon defeats The Great Sasuke in Osaka, Japan to win the eight-belt J-Crown. Dragon would later win the WCW Cruiserweight Title as well, and hold nine belts at one time. The J-Crown consisted of the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title, NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title, WAR International Junior Heavyweight Title, British Commonwealth Junior Heavyweight Title, WWF World Light Heavyweight Title, UWA World Light Heavyweight Title, WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Title, and the NWA World Welterweight Title.
October 11, 1996
Jushin Liger defeats Kendo KaShin in Tokyo, Japan to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title for a record 10th time.
October 11, 1999
source: pwinsider.com
October 10, 2010
Team 3D Announces Retirement
Ray said as of this moment tonight, Team 3D is officially retired. He adds they have one last request and that is one more match. Ray said if they have one last match then it will be with the TNA World Tag Team champions, The Motor City Machineguns. He said if The Guns beat us they can write at the top of their resume that they were the team to retire Team 3D, but if they win they retire as the 24-time tag team champions. Ray ends the promo thanking the fans for always supporting them.
Update on Highspot's Lawsuit Against Ric Flair
Depositions in the lawsuit Highspots.com brought against Ric Flair in regard to alleged money owed to the company and the NWA championship belt that Flair put up as collateral are now scheduled for November.
According to court records, the case is scheduled to go to trial (if there isn't a settlement along the way) in April 2011.
source: pwinsider.com
Chris Jericho: "I Won't Go Elsewhere"
WWE contract rebel Chris Jericho has sworn his undying loyalty to Vince McMahon's organization.
Despite currently being on hiatus from wrestling to tour the UK with his rock band Fozzy, Jericho insists if he returns to the ring it will ONLY be with WWE.
In the first part of an exclusive interview with SunSport, he said: "I have a certain understanding with Vince. Sometimes he gets mad at me, sometimes I get mad at him.
"But the bottom line is I love wrestling and I love the WWE. I will NEVER wrestle anywhere other than the WWE. That's a given and everyone knows it...More?
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
