The Connecticut Democratic State chairwoman Nancy DiNardo has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission to determine whether Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign is responsible for the new “Stand Up for WWE” campaign. DiNardo issued a statement earlier this week claiming that WWE was unfairly trying to get voters to vote for McMahon. McMahon campaign spokesman Ed Patru calls the complaint “utterly baseless” and says the campaign doesn’t coordinate with WWE.
October 20, 2010
Complaint Filed Against Linda McMahon for New WWE Campaign
Big Show Praised In "Knucklehead" Movie Review
Those multi-media moguls at World Wrestling Entertainment haven’t quite got the hang of this “family friendly” turn they’ve taken with their motion picture division. But with “Knucklehead,” a road picture “get him to the big brawling tournament” comedy, we see hints of promise. It’s every bit as formulaic as their first stab at this audience — “Legendary.” But it goes down easier thanks to a lighter tone, some laugh-out-loud moments, and a charismatic turn by a WWE star who isn’t John Cena.
The film stars man mountain Paul “The Big Show” Wight, and the big BIG guy is funny and not just funny looking. He’s the title character, a 35 year old hulk still living in the orphanage where he grew up. He’s naive, but not simple, gentle but clumsy. He fits right in with this broad, low, fart-joke comedy about a self-described “knucklehead.”...More?
source: orlandosentinel.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Scott Hall
October 20, 1959
WCW fired Bret Hart due to his incapacitating injury - Hart announced his retirement.
October 20, 2000
Triple H defeated Kane at No Mercy to unify the World Heavyweight Championship & Intercontinental Title. The IC Title would later be re-instated in May of 2003.
October 20, 2002
October 19, 2010
WWE NXT Results: How Low Can You Go?
Week Seven results:
Maxine def. Kaitlyn
NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Naomi won Who’s That Body?
NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Naomi won the Limbo Contest
Brie & Nikki Bella def. Naomi & Kelly Kelly
NXT Rookie Diva Records:
A.J.: Challenge wins: 1, Win/Loss record: 3-1
Aksana: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 0-3
Kaitlyn: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-2
Maxine: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-2
Naomi: Challenge wins: 3, Win/Loss record: 2-2
Full results.
source: wwe.com
WWE Releasing Divas Swimsuit Calendar
The next special edition issue of WWE Magazine will be a 2011 Divas Calendar with the Divas in swimsuits. Among those featured on the cover include Michelle McCool, Eve Torres, Rosa Mendes and Kelly Kelly. The magazine officially hits newssstands next Tuesday.
source: impactwrestling.com
McMahon Gives $41.5M to Conn. Senate Campaign
Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon has so far spent more than $41.5 million of her own money on her U.S. Senate campaign, inching closer to a pledge to spend as much as $50 million on the nationally watched race in Connecticut...More?
source: washingtonpost.com
Democrats Charge ‘Stand Up for WWE’ Campaign Reeks of McMahon Coordination
World Wrestling Entertainment is taking the fight to Democratic Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal, a move that provoked immediate criticism from Democrats and questions of illegal coordination.
In a campaign launched last night and expected to run through Election Day, Vince McMahon — husband of Republican Senate hopeful and WWE co-founder Linda McMahon — tries to harness the power of his organization to refute Blumenthal’s repeated criticism of the multi-billion dollar wrestling organization.
“It had absolutely nothing to do with the Linda McMahon campaign,” Zimmerman said. “It’s trying to correct inaccuracies that have been reported. ... The attention that’s been put on WWE by Linda’s opponents have focused media attention on the company.”
The Connecticut Democratic Party lashed out at the initiative. “Linda McMahon’s $50 million attack machine now has corporate reinforcements, thanks to the ‘Stand up for WWE’ campaign launched by her husband Vince McMahon. No coincidence, it looks a lot like her political campaign... except this one is probably against the law,” reads a statement from the state party that refers to federal election law that prohibits corporations from coordinating with political campaigns...More?
source: cqpolitics.com
USA Network Looking to Bring Back WWE Tough Enough
It was back at the beginning of the decade when the WWE decided to try its hand in reality television with the "Tough Enough" show.
Now it looks like the show is about to make a return.
Deadline Hollywood is reporting that the USA Network is close to ordering "Tough Enough" in an effort to make a big push in reality programming.
The show originally aired for three seasons on MTV from 2001-03 before being canceled. It lasted one more season as part of "SmackDown" on UPN before it ended.
"Tough Enough" featured participants -- both men and women -- going through wrestling training in hopes of winning a WWE contract. Each had to learn how to take bumps, do moves and also learn to be a character including how to cut a promo.
Among the people that took part in the show are current WWE superstars John Morrison and The Miz as well as announced Josh Mathews.
The belief is that the show would air at 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday nights, immediately after WWE "Raw" on USA.
source: fanhouse.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Johnny Valentine defeats Abdullah The Butcher to win the National Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Title in Cleveland, OH.
October 19, 1972
Michael Hegstrand aka Hawk of the Road Warriors/Legion of Doom passed away in his sleep at age 46.
October 19, 2003
October 18, 2010
TNA Wrestling Week on Family Feud
TNA has announced that "TNA Wrestling Week" on Family Feud will air syndicated from November 1st through the 5th. It will be Rob Van Dam, Mr. Anderson, Matt Morgan, Jay Lethal and Mick Foley competing against Christy Hemme, Velvet Sky, Lacey Von Erich and Tara.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
