WWE Superstar John Cena Grants Milestone 200th Wish with Make-A-Wish Foundation

WWE® Superstar John Cena® has racked up victory after victory during his successful career in sports entertainment. More importantly, he has quietly achieved another impressive record: granting the wishes of 200 children with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Cena, who also serves as a Wish Ambassador for the Foundation, granted his 200th wish on CBS’s “The Talk” television program on Thursday, Dec. 9 (airing Dec. 10). Cena surprised the child, 9-year-old Shayan of Agoura Hills, Calif., on the program and invited him to attend Monday Night Raw® in New Orleans as part of his wish.

Cena reached the 200th wish milestone in just six years, joining NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and former WWE Superstar Hulk Hogan as celebrity wish granters who have fulfilled 200 wishes. Overall, World Wrestling Entertainment has granted more than 3,500 wishes with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the past 25 years...More?

Dana White Comments on Brock Lesnar; Reveals The Undertaker Called Him to Apologize

Update on 'The Chaperone'

WWE Studios’ The Chaperone starring Triple H is slated for a brief theatrical release in February before its released on DVD and Blu-ray.

This Day in Wrestling History - Vengence Pay Per View 2001

At WWF(E) Vengeance in San Diego, Chris Jericho defeated both The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the same night to become the first ever Undisputed World Champion. The original pay per view poster and ads for Vengence featured Triple H. Hunter was rehabbing his first quad injury and was not well enough to compete in December sparking some controversy.
December 9, 2001

Update on Triple H's In-Ring Return

The latest word on Triple H is that he is not expected to return to WWE programming until January at the earliest. Tentative plans call for Triple H to return next month at the Royal Rumble for a match with Sheamus.

source: wrestling observer

Taz Opens "Team Taz Finishing Camp"

Current TNA commentator and former ECW/WWE star Taz has announced the opening of the "Team Taz Finishing Camp." It is heavily emphasized on the camp website that this is not a wrestling school or a place for beginners to start.

The full mission statement reads:

"My goal with this concept is to assist fellow wrestlers in learning the nuances they might be missing that is preventing them from grabbing & holding the attention of one of the Major Pro Wrestling companies.

I have been fortunate for over 20 years to have worked on both sides of the camera with ALL the power players who drive today's Sports Entertainment industry. This is why I am in a unique position to instruct on what you might need.

I am looking to work with the people who are "right there" but struggling with how tough it is to "make it", I BEEN there! I cannot guarantee you stardom but I can guarantee you my true dedication and knowledge of the industry and what those in power positions are looking for in their talents. Our mission is to make you a POLISHED talent in all aspects primed for the success you have earned at the NEXT LEVEL!"

Sessions are expected to begin in January 2011. For more, visit: teamtaz13.com.

Full Episode of 'Strange Days with Bob Saget': What's So Funny About Pro Wrestling?

The full episode of last night's "Strange Days with Bob Saget" episode on A&E focusing on pro wrestling (titled "What's So Funny About Pro Wrestling") is now online. The show features a look at backyard wrestling, lucha libre and a recent Dragon Gate USA event featuring an appearance by WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper.

Full episode link:
What's So Funny About Pro Wrestling (aetv.com)

This Day in Wrestling History

Pedro Morales defeated Ken Patera for the WWWF(WWE) Intercontinental title.
December 8, 1980

Rocky Maivia defeated Steve Austin for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
December 8, 1997

The Rock makes a surprise return to RAW. Mick Foley had a petition to bring back Steve Austin and Rock signed it.
December 8, 2003

WWE NXT Results: Welcome to Season Four

Week one results:

Johnny Curtis def. Jacob Novak
NXT Rookie Challenge: Jacob Novak won the Capture The Flag Challenge
Alberto Del Rio & Conor O'Brian def. Daniel Bryan & Derrick Bateman

NXT Rookie Records:
Brodus Clay: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 0-0
Byron Saxton: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 0-0
Conor O'Brian: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-0
Derrick Bateman: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 0-1
Jacob Novak: Challenge wins: 1, Win/Loss record: 1-0
Johnny Curtis: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 0-1

Bitter Hurricane Helms Blasts Shawn Michaels and Praises Triple H

During a recent episode of his “Highway 2 Helms” show on GeekWeekLive, former WWE star Hurricane Helms had less than flattering things to say about Shawn Michaels. During the show, Helms was asked who his least favorite wrestler of all time was and said it was Michaels adding that he really let him down in person:

“Shawn let me down in so many ways. I think his religious gimmick is a f*cking work. I think he is the biggest hypocrite in the business. And so many people sh*t on Triple H. Triple H always treated me as an equal. He was always up front with me. He was always honest with me. I worked with him and I teamed with Shawn. His ring work – I’m not discounting that. His matches with The Undertaker at Wrestlemania – those will be some of the greatest matches to ever go down ever, ever, ever. But him as a person, that whole religious sh*t, I think it is a f*cking work. I think he is a hypocrite. He is the biggest hypocrite in this business. I think he believes part of it. But at the same time, you have to live that life. If you are going to preach it, you have to f*cking live it. And he is tweeting all the time about hunting and I’m thinking, dude, you are f*cking rich. Why are you murdering animals? You have millions of dollars and you are out there murdering animals because it makes you happy? Oh yeah, Jesus would do that. I read the Bible and saw Jesus with a f*cking rifle on his shoulder. F*ck you. He is one of the biggest hypocrites I’ve ever seen...More?

source: wrestleview.com

Another Levesque Family Outing

From fans at McMahon-Levesque Forum:

Was working at the Mall of NH today and saw Triple H having lunch with Stephanie and the kids. ARE YOU READY!!!
Credit: Michael O'Brien

To my friends who enjoy wresting. Was at Pizzaria Regina today when a lady in front of me was ordering. the employee thought she looked familar but he couldn't figure out from where until her hubby TRIPLE H walked up next to her. Hello Stephanie McMann! I hope I didn't stare too long!

Stephanie said they were visiting his family here and was trying to get some shopping and family time without being noticed. She seemed very sweet!

Credit: Dawn Sullivan

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were also spotted working out at Golds Gym in Manchester, NH.

Update on the Florida Based WWP Promotion