November 2, 2010
Another Raw Guest Star Revealed
Miss USA Rima Fakih will guest star on the November 29th edition of Monday Night Raw. She will be promoting the Pink Fund, a financial assistance organization dedicated to relieving breast cancer patients from short-term financial strain.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
In Houston, Texas, Vince McMahon creates the WWF "Hardcore Championship" and awards it to Mankind (Mick Foley). Ironically, Mankind would hold the title for less than a month, and never win it back. Despite this, the Hardcore Title is often associated with Foley.
November 2, 1998
WWE announces settlement in the Owen Hart case.
November 2, 2000
Harry Smith and Chris Masters were suspended by WWE for Wellness Policy violations. They were the first two workers to be named under the terms of the revised provision where Wellness Policy violators' names would be released to the public. Masters would later be released from the company.
November 2, 2007
source: pwinsider.com
November 1, 2010
Raw Results: Necessary "Ref"-Ness
It had been months since a vicious attack at the hands of The Nexus left Mr. McMahon incapacitated. The Chairman, however, appeared to be alive – if not well – in a dream of his daughter Stephanie. Moments after awakening from the coma, McMahon appeared shocked enough to relapse. His medical handler informed him of the disarray within his beloved company: The Undertaker has been buried alive, John Cena joined The Nexus, Paul Bearer has returned, Goldust is getting married and Pee-wee Herman had taken over the show.
Former WWE Women's Champion Lita made a surprise appearance. She appeared in a backstage skit with host Pee Wee Herman. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Update on Triple H's Return
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.
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
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Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
