Lucha VaVOOM are Bringing their Mexican Wrestling Show on the Road

If you are a fan of American wrestling, which has devolved into little more than testosterone-driven, male-approved soap operas, then have I got a hot tip for you, dear reader. Leave the WWE and Vince McMahon in the rear view and take a gander a Lucha VaVOOM.

What is Lucha VaVOOM, you are wondering? I will tell you. Lucha VaVOOM is a non-stop, action-packed scream-a-thon where Mexican masked wrestlers flip and fly, performing acrobatic feats as lovably absurd characters with names like Dirty Sanchez, Chupacabra and Shamu Jr. If this is not enough to get your ass off that comfy couch, complete with butt groove, then perhaps more information might entice you!

In between matches, the finest handpicked burlesque acts from around the world delight the crowds because the folks at Lucha VaVOOM like a little sexo with their violencia! Go here http://www.vimeo.com/14505616 to watch the promo video for the upcoming Halloween shows at LA's Mayan Theater, October 27 and 28. Don't say I didn't warn you, though. Enjoy...More?

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WWE Superstars Results: Evil Urges

There was no shortage of ego on display when the sinister WWE Tag Team Champions battled The Ballin’ Superstar and The Masterpiece in non-title action. Although their coveted championships were not on the line, Rhodes & McIntyre didn’t plan on being embarrassed by their talented opponents and used every underhanded trick in the rule breaker book to guarantee victory. Still, the arrogant duo’s biggest advantage proved to be their experience. When the action reached a fever pitch with all four Superstars in the ring, Rhodes had the presence of mind to identify MVP as the legal man and nail him with the dreaded Cross Rhodes to score a huge win. Full results.

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Slumping McMahon Tries New Attack

New poll numbers in the U.S. Senate race show Democrat Richard Blumenthal increasing his lead over Repubilican Linda McMahon.

This as the McMahon campaign launches new attack ads trying to link Blumenthal to the Countrywide Mortgage scandal.

The last Quinnipiac University Poll showed Blumenthal with an 11 point lead and McMahon's number dropping. Thursday, another poll shows Blumenthal pulling way ahead

The poll, by Suffolk University in Boston, conducted among likely Connecticut voters, shows Blumenthal pulling to an 18-point lead in the race. It shows Blumenthal at 57 percent and McMahon at 39 percent. This as the McMahon campaign launches TV ads some are calling a 'Hail Mary Pass.

The new ads attempt to connect Blumenthal to the Countrywide Mortgage Company scandal two years ago...More?

source: wtnh.com

WWE 'Blood Brothers' Movie To Film In New Mexico

Governor Bill Richardson and WWE today announced that WWE Studios’ production of Blood Brothers has begun principal photography in Albuquerque. The movie stars John Cena...More?

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WWE to Hire Up to 100 New Employees For "WWE Network"

PWTorch.com is reporting that WWE is set to hire anywhere from 100 to 140 new employees in preparation for the launch of its new "WWE Network." During his latest conference call, Vince McMahon said that WWE will begin talks with cable companies in January 2011 regarding picking up the new network. It's also being reported that WWE spokesperson Robert Zimmerman has said that the company's already hired 55 new employees and a majority of them have been from the Connecticut area.

This Day in Wrestling History

Mayor Bosse and the Sheriff of Evansville, IN confiscate the $2,756 in ticket sales from the previous night's match on the basis that they believe the Stecher-Lewis match was "not on the square" and was in fact "rigged." Mayor Bosse then proclaims that there would be no more wrestling in Evansville. Show promoter W. F. Barton is left with just $13 after the incident and claimed to owe $400 to the wrestlers.
October 21, 1915

All Japan Pro Wrestling holds it's first ever show at Machida City Gym in Tokyo, Japan. The show is headlined by a two out of three fall tag team match, with Bruno Sammartino & Terry Funk defeating Giant Baba & Thunder Sugiyama. Funk pinned Sugiyama to win the first fall, Sugiyama pinned Funk to win the second, and Baba & Sugiyama were counted out in the final fall.
October 21, 1972

Ernie Ladd defeats Carlos Colon in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the WWC North American Heavyweight Title.
October 21, 1974

Ken Patera defeats Tony Atlas to win his second NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title in Greensboro, North Carolina.
October 21, 1978

Triple H defeated Marc Mero for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
October 21, 1996

Chris Jericho defeated The Rock for the WCW Heavyweight title.
October 21, 2001

Triple H simulated sex with a mannequin while dressed as Kane, in the infamous Katie Vick necrophilia skit.
October 21, 2002

Vince McMahon Thanks the WWE Universe for Standing Up

WWE Defends Itself

Due to what the WWE considers malicious and misleading attacks reported by some members of the media, the company on Monday began a global initiative to defend itself called “Stand Up for WWE” which has resulted in yet more false allegations.

“World Wrestling Entertainment will not be bullied or intimidated by whining allegations intended to censor our freedom of speech,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO of WWE.

WWE will fervently fight against any attempt to muzzle or trample its First Amendment rights. Our fans, employees and performers are united in this grassroots effort to “Stand Up for WWE.”

Complaint Filed Against Linda McMahon for New WWE Campaign

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.

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?

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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

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.

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