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October 14, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: It's A Scream
Since losing to Michelle McCool in the big Unification Match at Night of Champions, Melina seemed to lose a step or two in the ring. But the beautiful Diva finally managed to turn things around by defeating the vicious Alicia Fox in the main event of “WWE Superstars.” A brutal contest to say the least, both Divas attacked each other with ruthless aggression, but Melina’s unmatched fortitude helped her weather the storm of Fox’s destructive offense and execute a modified back slide for the 1-2-3. Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Says Democrats Being Hypocritical
You loved us when you came on our shows to ask for votes.
That's what World Wrestling Entertainment is saying in response to attacks about its content from Democrats who are supporting Richard Blumenthal in the Connecticut Senate race. Blumenthal, who is Connecticut's attorney general, is running against Linda McMahon, wife of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and until recently the company's chief executive...More?
source: latimes.com
Stephanie McMahon Receives Award
Stephanie McMahon received Fairfield County Business Journal’s 2010 “40 Under 40” award.
It is the sixth installment of the awards, which recognize area businesspeople under age 40 as chosen by nine area chambers of commerce and business groups, including:
• The Bridgeport Regional Business Council and affiliate organizations;
• The Business Council of Fairfield County;
• The Darien Chamber of Commerce;
• The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce;
• The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce;
• The Norwalk Chamber of Commerce;
• The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce;
• The Stamford Chamber of Commerce; and
• The Westport Chamber of Commerce
Politicians Embrace WWE
The following is posted on WWE's corporate website:
President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senator John McCain, former President George W. Bush, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi have embraced and lauded World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) in the past. Therefore, current negative criticisms concerning WWE from some groups would seem to be inconsistent and hypocritical including the recent ad paid for by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
In addition, other prominent Democrats such as former DNC Chairmen Howard Dean and Terry McAuliffe, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Senator John Kerry have utilized WWE as a platform to convey their messages or have supported WWE and its "Smackdown Your Vote!" initiative over the past 10 years.
In 2008, then presidential hopefuls Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain all used WWE to get their messages to the masses...More?
WWE Medical Director Explains Why Somas Were Banned, Also Speaks About Minimizing Head Trauma
WWE's medical director Dr. Joseph Maroon says WWE decided to ban Carisoprodol (somas) due to a realization that "some of the talent" were struggling with addiction issues.
"We've become aware that (it) was becoming a very addictive type of drug,'' Maroon told the Hartford Courant in today's important newspaper report on prescription drug issues in wrestling. "When combined with codeine, it can have the potency of heroin."
Maroon added: "Because some of the talent have used it in the past, we've decided there are other substitute drugs that (are) less addictive that are available," he said.
WWE spokesman Robert Zimmerman said WWE was looking to "close new loopholes" in the company's Wellness Policy, which is why they added muscle relaxants, including Somas, to the list of banned drugs. A positive test for Somas will now lead to applicable punishment for WWE wrestlers.
On the concussion front, Maroon added that WWE is attempting to "minimize head injuries" by requiring padded helmets in training sessions and going to WWE's developmental territory to require wrestlers to practice punching techniques on dummies.
source: pwtorch.com
MMA & Fitness Expo in Atlantic City, NJ
Guests include:
Kurt Angle, Christy Hemme, Bill Grant, American Gladiator "Fury", American Gladiator Beth Horn, April Hunter, Chuck Zito, JD Maverick, Joe Piscopo, Diamond Dallas Page, Kevin Nash, Rob Terry, and more!
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch defeats Fred Beell in St. Joseph, Missouri
October 14, 1911
Lou Thesz defeats Buddy Austin in Los Angeles, California to win the WWA World Heavyweight Title
October 14, 1966
The Assassin defeats Jose Lothario in Shreveport, Louisiana to win the Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Title, ending Lothario's second reign as champion.
October 14, 1978
Shawn Michaels is beaten up outside Club 37 in Syracuse, New York.
October 14, 2002
Captain Lou Albano passes away
October 14, 2009
October 13, 2010
Martha Hart vs. WWE Lawsuit Update
Attorneys representing Martha Hart have been granted an extension until October 25th to respond to the WWE's motion to dismiss the case. They were originally supposed to respond by October 11th. A hearing on the motion to dismiss has been set for January 28th in Bridgeport, CT.
