The Wrestling Globe Newsletter reports that Triple H has not fully recovered from his biceps surgery and is still unfit to return to the ring. The match with Alberto Del Rio was described as "safe" as it basically consisted of him hitting his trademark maneuvers on Del Rio.
November 1, 2010
Rumor Mill - Update on Triple H's Return
Free WWE Merchandise Outside Poll Stations Nixed
Not so coincidently after President Obama’s visit to Connecticut this past weekend and on the eve of the midterm elections, WWE® is being threatened by the U.S. Department of Justice of the Obama Administration with potential criminal activity for distributing WWE t-shirts near select polling stations tomorrow on Election Day.
“This is clearly heavy-handed bullying from big government and would appear to be desperate political activity in closely contested elections in Connecticut,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO World Wrestling Entertainment. “This is consistent with some Attorney Generals’ tactics that threaten litigation for political gain.”
Under this ambiguous threat of legal action by the U.S. Department of Justice, WWE has reluctantly decided not to give away WWE merchandise near select polling stations tomorrow...More?
Rumor Mill - CM Punk Out of Action for at Least Three Months
According to Mike Johnson at pwinsider.com, WWE star CM Punk will be out of action for at least three months as he is scheduled to undergo hip surgery. However, the WWE creative team has been told to come up with ideas for him in a none-wrestling role.
Chris Nowinski Comments on TNA's Continued Use of Chair Shots to the Head
"I was extremely pleased to see the concussion storyline as it was executed on TNA. I think it was a positive portrayal of the issue, and it was great to see Matt Morgan treated as the babyface for his concern about the consequences of returning to the ring so soon after a concussion. Matt Morgan has been an energetic support of the Sports Legacy Institute and this issue, and I was proud to see him able to reach millions with this message.
However, I must note that I'm not happy the storyline was generated by a chair shot to the back the head of Ken Anderson, another SLI supporter, but I was told it was not scripted that way.
I hope TNA notes the cause and effect of that hit and puts more in place (training, fines, etc.) to prevent future use of the chair in that manner and keep top talents in the ring."
source: pwinsider.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
November 1, 1946
WWF(E) World Heavyweight Champion Bret Hart gives his notice to the World Wrestling Federation and signs a contract with World Championship Wrestling. A confidentiality agreement is made to keep word of Hart's decision a secret until after the Survivor Series Pay-per-view on November 10th in Montreal.
November 1, 1997
Ted Turner purchases Jim Crockett promotions, the NWA cornerstone. The company is renamed to World Championship Wrestling.
November 1, 1988
partial source: pwinisider.com
October 31, 2010
McMahon Election Night Celebration
The following was posted on Linda McMahon's facebook page:
Please join me, Vince, the entire McMahon family, and fellow grassroots supporters from across Connecticut for an election night celebration after the polls close this Tuesday night starting at 8:30 pm at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday night!
Tuesday, November 2 · 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT
Video: Triple H Takes on Taxes
Triple H made Fox Business' Highlight Reel. Very brief mention; skip to .42
Video: Linda McMahon Rally with Triple H & Stephanie 10/3010
Triple H pulled double duty yesterday. First he made a "one time only" appearance at WWE's Fan Appreciation Day. Later that day he appeared with Stephanie at Linda's Danbury rally.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
