In an emotional press conference, the father of the late World Wrestling Entertainment performer Chris Benoit Monday urged Connecticut voters to reject the company's former CEO, Republican Linda McMahon, when they head to the polls in a week to select a U.S. senator.
"The people of the state want someone who cares not for the people who work for her to go and represent them in Washington?" Mike Benoit asked. "The only reason that woman wants to go to Washington is to protect the dollars WWE makes ¦ and be damned with the rest."...More?
source: ctpost.com
Linda McMahon Calls Michael Benoit's Feelings "Sad & Bitter"
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October 25, 2010
Chris Benoit's Father Campaigning Against Linda McMahon
This Day in Wrestling History
Ivory defeated The Fabulous Moolah for the WWF(E) Women's title and Bret Hart defeated Goldberg for the WCW US Heavyweight title.
October 25, 1999
October 24, 2010
The "Nex" Champ is Here! - New Tag Team Champs Crowned at Bragging Rights
At WWE Bragging Rights, on the strength of the STF heard ‘round the world, the unlikely combination of John Cena and David Otunga reigned supreme over Drew McIntyre & “Dashing” Cody Rhodes in an impromptu title match, delivering the glorious WWE Tag Team Championship into the hands of The Nexus.
The spur-of-the-moment contest was made by the anonymous Raw General Manager.
Wade Barrett – the outspoken leader of The Nexus – immediately came before the WWE Universe, naming Nexus member David Otunga for the monumental undertaking. But, it was his announcement that John Cena would team with Otunga that completely shocked the WWE Universe...More?
source: wwe.com
WWE Bragging Rights PPV Results 2010
United States Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler (Non-Title Match)
Winner: Daniel Bryan
WWE Tag Team Title Match: John Cena and David Otunga vs. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre
Winners: David Otunga and John Cena - New WWE Tag Team Champions
Ted DiBiase with Maryse vs. Goldust with Aksana
Winner: Ted DiBiase
Self-professed "Co-Divas Champion" Layla vs. Natalya
Winner: Layla (c)
World Heavyweight Champion Kane vs. The Undertaker
Winner: Kane with help fom Nexus
Team Raw vs. Team SmackDown (WWE Bragging Rights Tag Team Elimination Match)
Winner: Team SmackDown
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett (with John Cena)
Winner: Wade Barret by DQ
McMahon Showing Support for Nowinski's Institute
Vince McMahon recently reached out to former WWE star Christopher Nowinski and, acorrding to Nowinski, McMahon said he wanted to get behind and support Nowinski's Sports Legacy Institute and its research on the effects of concussions.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
This Day in Wrestling History
Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Crusher & Billy Robinson for the AWA Tag Team title.
October 24, 1974
Ernie Ladd defeated Magnum T.A. for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
October 24, 1984
Don Muraco defeated Jimmy Snuka for the ECW Heavyweight title.
October 24, 1992
Bill Goldberg defeated Sid to win the WCW U.S. title for the second time.
October 24, 1999
October 23, 2010
Update on WWE Tribute to the Troops 2010
The 2010 WWE Tribute to the Troops special is currently scheduled to be taped on Wednesday 12/15 at Fort Hood in Texas. This will mark the first time the special has been taped domestically.
source: pwinisider.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
