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November 22, 2010
Lucha Libre USA Star Shot and Killed
Lucha Libre USA star Chris Long, who went under the name "Solid" in the promotion, was shot and killed last night in Shooter Alley on Buford Highway just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Long, who worked security for a strip club, tossed out three men earlier in the night. The men returned and specifically targeted Long. Long was 33 and is survived by his wife and two children...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Promoter Jess (Roderick) McMahon passes away at age 72.
November 22, 1954
The Undertaker makes his official WWF(E) debut at the Survivor Series with The Million Dollar Team (Ted DiBiase, Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine).
November 22, 1990
Scott Hall was arrested for traffic infractions following a two-car accident and found to be legally intoxicated.
November 22, 2000
November 21, 2010
Farewell, John?
“A little integrity is better than any career.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
For John Cena, that sentiment may prove to be his undoing. Despite the threat of termination, Cena, acting as special guest referee, refused to compromise his integrity in order to keep his job. Instead, he called the WWE Title Match straight down the middle, allowing champion Randy Orton to retain – and possibly ending his own career in the process...More?
source: wwe.com
WWE Survivor Series Results 2010
United States Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Ted DiBiase
Winner: Daniel Bryan (c)
John Morrison vs. Sheamus
Winner: John Morrison
Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. Kaval
Winner: Dolph Ziggler (c)
Team Mysterio vs. Team Del Rio (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match)
Winners: Rey Mysterio and Big Show of Team Mysterio
Self-professed "Co-Divas Champions" Layla & Michelle McCool vs. Natalya (2-on-1 Handicap Match)
Winner: Natalya - New Divas Champ
After the match, Natalya celebrates with her new title. Layla and McCool attack her from behind and beat her up. Beth Phoenix's music hits and out she comes to make the save. Beth drops Layla with her finisher.
World Heavyweight Champion Kane vs. Edge
Winner: Draw
Edge hitt the spear and fell onto Kane for the pin attempt. But, as he did, he did not realize that his shoulders were also on the canvas. As a result, the referee pinned both Superstars and declared the match a draw.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater vs. Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov
Winners: Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater (c)
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett (with special guest referee John Cena)
Winner: Randy Orton (c)
Rumor Mill - WWE Lockerroom Praises Triple H
With Vince McMahon not present for the recent television tapings in Europe, WWE veteran Triple H had his first real management opportunity in his new role as one of McMahon’s top advisers. According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter sources, “Hunter” made a positive first impression.
The internal reaction to the atmosphere, which effectively saw Triple H in charge, was that things were reportedly “very different” in a positive way.
source: headlineplanet.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Bret Hart wins the WCW World Title by defeating both Sting and Chris Benoit in 2 matches on the same night.
November 21, 1999
World Wrestling Entertainment announced on their website that details of a new drug policy being instituted by Vince McMahon.
November 21, 2005
November 20, 2010
Linda McMahon Doesn't Rule Out 2012 Run Against Lieberman
Republican Linda McMahon, who spent some $50 million of her own money in a losing bid for the Senate this fall against state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (D), is already eyeing 2012.
During a taping of "Face the State with Dennis House" on Thursday, McMahon wouldn't rule out a run saying, "I'm not taking anything off the table." Her full interview is set to air in Connecticut Sunday.
McMahon will also be up with a statewide TV spot next week thanking those who supported her in 2010...More?
source: thehill.com
November 19, 2010
SmackDown Results: Survival Mode
An action-packed night culminated in all of the members of Team Mysterio tangling with their foes on Team Del Rio. At the close of the conflict, Team Del Rio’s Jack Swagger found himself battling big odds against Big Show and Rey Mysterio. After Mysterio blasted The All-American American with a 619, Big Show pushed Swagger over the top rope for the victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Joey Styles to Apologize to the Fans
WWE’s Joey Styles spoiled the end of NXT last Tuesday on his twitter, writing, “Oh the hell with this, this show was taped over three hours ago. Aksana was eliminated. Who cares?”
In response, the WWE NXT Twitter posted: “WWE apologizes for @JoeyStyles’ tweet spoiling tonight’s @WWENXT elimination. His actions were unprofessional & unacceptable.”
Styles posted the following on his Twitter account this evening: " Will begin Tuesday's NXT Live Chat with apology for being unprofessional & prematurely revealing Aksana's elimination last Tuesday."
partial sources: insidepulse.com & impactwrestling.com
