Rumor Mill - Triple H to Have a More Active Role at TV Tapings

Triple H is slated to take on a much more involved role at upcoming WWE TV tapings in the coming weeks reports The Wrestling Observer. Triple H, who now officially has the "Senior Advisor" tag under Vince McMahon, took on this role at TV tapings in the UK recently and the word making the rounds was that the environment was much less stressful with him in charge.

Vance Archer Vows to Return to WWE

On November 19th, Hoyt was released from his WWE contract alongside Luke Gallows, Tiffany, Caylen Croft, Jillian Hall, and Shad Gaspard of Cryme Tyme.

"For me it was a budgetary decision that was what was told to me," explained Hoyt. "I was obviously disappointed and felt WWE was making a mistake.

"They dropped the ball by releasing me; I only regret not pushing the right people harder for more.

"I am looking to hone my craft on the indy scene; [independent shows] can be a lot of fun. It hasn't been that hard to get back into taking bookings because I know a lot of people from my time before WWE and have re-kindled those relationships.

"I am just trying to do as many good and big things as possible [on the indy scene] to keep people thinking about me until I can return to a big time promotion."...More?

source: slam wrestling

New Scoring System in the NXT Rookie Challenges

There’s a new twist to the scoring system on WWE NXT in season four. Some of the NXT Rookie Challenges will be worth more immunity points than others. These challenges will be selected randomly, and will surprise not only the NXT Rookies, but the WWE Universe...More?

Brand Extension Update

According to current plans, the brand extension is expected to be put on the back burner from now through WrestleMania. Talent from RAW and SmackDown are expected to appear on both shows this week and it it will be happening a lot more often in the months ahead.

source: impactwrestling.com

WWE Top 25 Matches of 2010

#20 Elimination Chamber with Triple H, John Cena, Sheamus, Ted DiBiase, Kofi Kingston & Randy Orton. Click here for the full list.

This Day in Wrestling History

Bret Hart defeated Bill Goldberg for the WCW World Heavyweight Title and Chris Jericho and Chyna pinned each other to become co-holders of the WWF(E) Intercontinental title
December 20, 1999

WWE: TLC PPV Results 2010

Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger (Triple Threat Ladder Match)
Winner: Dolph Ziggler (c)

Divas Champion Natalya & Beth Phoenix vs. Team Lay-Cool (Divas Tag Team Tables Match)
Winners: Natalya & Beth Phoenix

WWE Tag Team Title Match: Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov vs. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel
Winners: Santino Marella and Vladamir Kozlov by DQ

John Morrison vs. Sheamus (Ladder Match)
Winner: John Morrison

WWE Champion The Miz vs. Randy Orton (Tables Match)
Winner: The Miz (c)

World Heavyweight Champion Kane vs. Edge vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match)
Winner: Edge - New World Heavyweight Champion

John Cena vs. Wade Barrett (Chairs Match)
Winner: John Cena

ROH Final Battle iPPV Results 12/18/10

During an intermission at ROH's Final Battle PPV yesterday, "The World's Greatest Tag Team," Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas, announced that they would be joining ROH full time in 2011 with a goal of becoming the ROH Tag Team Champions. Click here for full results.

This Day in Wrestling History

Frank Gotch is buried in Humboldt, Iowa with Iowa Governor W. L. Harding delivering the eulogy.
December 19, 1917

WCW held its 17th-annual "Starrcade" pay-per-view at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. WCW World Heavyweight Champion Bret Hart defeated Goldberg by "submission" in a No Disqualification match to retain the title. Many referees were taken out during the match. Roddy Piper ended up taking over officiating duties, and called for the bell while Goldberg was locked in the Sharpshooter without Goldberg submitting, in Montreal Screwjob fashion. Hart's win ended a four-year losing streak for WCW World Heavyweight Champions at "Starrcade". Bret Hart suffered a severe concussion during the match, due to a mule kick by Goldberg. Unaware of the severity of the injury, Hart continued to wrestle, but was soon diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. The injury would prove to be career-ending, as Hart retired from wrestling soon after.

Madusa defeats Evan Karagias to win the Cruiserweight Championship at Starrcade. This was the first time a woman was crowned with this title.
December 19, 1999

WWE Tribute To The Troops Results 2010

Interview with Alberto Del Rio

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