After brutalizing Kaval and stealing his spot on Team SmackDown on the Oct. 15 edition of SmackDown, Tyler Reks made it clear to the WWE Universe that he was here to make a serious impact. The dreadlocked devastator brought this focus to “WWE Superstars,” but he was locking up with a much larger opponent in the form of Chris Masters. As a man who could top Reks in the power department, The Masterpiece had the ability to stop the destructive Superstar, but Reks refused to be outdone. Displaying some serious strength of his own, the California native was able to hoist Masters above his head and slam him to the mat for a commanding victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
October 28, 2010
WWE Superstars Results: Reks in Effect
'Hard Knocks' DVD Aims to Show Wrestling's Passion and Artistry
Professional wrestling is a sport that is often misunderstood by large amounts of people, seeing wrestling as nothing more than a fake sport which they look down upon. Ridicule is something that the business has had to endure for years even though the majority that poke fun know next to nothing about it.
But a 23-year-old filmmaker is attempting to change those perceptions with his documentary Hard Knocks, a 40-minute film that aims to show the passion and desire of the men and women who put their body on the line every time they enter the squared circle.
"I guess the reason why wrestling is badly misunderstood is because on the one hand people are being told 'it's a sport' then on the other that it's 'entertainment' and 'predetermined.' People just don't know how to approach it is it real or fake?
"It's both. Wrestling is a sport, but it's non-competitive, it's a performance. Similarly when you watch a film, watching wrestling is all about suspending your disbelief. Nobody ever complains that films are fake."...More?
source: slam wrestling
Batista Wrestling in Japan
Antonio Inoki announced that a former WWE star and World Champion will be working the IGF's December 3rd show in Japan. As noted weeks ago, Inoki's company has been in serious talks with Batista. It's being reported in Japan that Inoki's mystery former WWE guy is Batista.
source: impactwrestling.com
Hulk Hogan Claims TNA is Going to "Start Shooting" Soon
TNA star Hulk Hogan posted a video update claiming that TNA will be going "shoot style". Click here.
CT Capitol Report Poll Has Blumenthal Lead Down to 8
A new poll conducted by the Merriman River Group for CT Capitol Report finds that the U.S. Senate race is closer than other recent surveys have suggested.
The poll, released this afternoon, found that 52 percent of voters favor Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal while 44 percent back Republican Linda McMahon.
Though the margin is far closer than a Quinnipiac University survey released Tuesday that put Blumenthal's lead at 12 percentage points, McMahon continues to face a considerable uphill battle, Matthew Fitch, executive director of the poll, said...More?
source: courant.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Arn Anderson and Sid Vicious are involved in a brawl at their hotel which sees Anderson rushed to the hospital for 20 stab wounds from a pair of scissors, and Vicious with four puncture wounds.
October 28, 1993
October 27, 2010
Isn’t the Criticism of Triple H a Little Too Much?
From the Q&A section on pwinsider.com:
"Not to sound like another Hunter conspiracy theorist, but why do I get the feeling with Triple H’s return on the horizon, we’ll soon be seeing Nexus eat 7 Pedigree’s and Sheamus take a seat at the back of the line"
As you mentioned, he put over Sheamus huge not too long ago and correct me if I’m wrong, but he has been putting people over at mania forever. For example, he lost to Taker during the biker run, Batista beat him for the title, he tapped out to Benoit to lose a title, and he tapped out to Cena with the championship on the line. People should give the guy a break.
Years ago or so, it probably wasn't too much. Before HHH married into the McMahon family HHH was your regular top guy with a lot of influence over Vince McMahon and a lot of people no longer with the company swear that he wielded influence strongly. Then when he first married in, a lot of people felt it was just a matter of time until he won the World Title enough times to hold the record. But that was then. This is now. In the interim HHH hasn't done that. He has put over talents. When the company needed it, he reformed DX. I think people need to get out of the past and update their thinking where HHH is concerned.
Three-Hour Raw Themes Announced
The King of the Ring tournament will return for the November 29 three-hour Raw.
The November 15 Raw from Hershey, Pa. leading into the Survivor Series PPV will have an "Old School" theme, which will include appearances by WWE Legends.
The advertising reads: "WWE throws it back Old School when Monday Night Raw takes place live from Hershey's Giant Center! See your favorite Raw/SmackDown and WWE Legends Live in Hershey!"
The December 13 Raw from New Orleans leading into the TLC PPV will be the annual Slammys edition of Raw. Wrestlers from SmackDown are advertised for the TV taping.
The upcoming schedule of three-hour Raw episodes is as follows:
Nov. 15: "Old School" with Raw, SmackDown, and Legends.
Nov. 29: King of the Ring tournament with Raw and SmackDown.
Dec. 13: Slammys Award show with Raw and SmackDown.
source: pwtorch.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
