Triple H conducts an interview with Heavy Muscle Radio and talks about the origin of his children's names, discloses his third daughter's name (Vaughn) and says he probably won't be back in the ring until spring. Click here.
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January 4, 2011
One Year Ago: TNA vs. WWE Monday Night War II
One year ago today, TNA iMPACT! moved to Monday nights to compete against WWE Raw. That night, Hulk Hogan made his debut with TNA, while Bret Hart made his WWE return. Four months later, iMPACT! moved back to Thursday nights. They were not able to compete against Raw in the ratings.
A year later, iMPACT!'s tv ratings are basically the same, and their World Champion has been indicted on drug charges and plans on pleading guilty to them.
A year later, the WWE has embraced their youth movement and made The Miz, a former reality tv star, WWE Champion. Their tv ratings have basically remained the same also.
Jeff Hardy's Plea and TNA
Mark Madden strikes again. He posted the following on Wrestlezone.com:
Let’s say Alex Rodriguez was arrested in possession of 262 doses of Vicodin, 180 somas, 55 ml of anabolic steroids, residual traces of cocaine powder and drug paraphernalia, then pled guilty to lesser drug charges by way of dodging jail time, would Major League Baseball take punitive action? DAMN RIGHT.
If Lebron James got pinched holding 262 doses of Vicodin, 180 somas, 55 ml of anabolic steroids, residual traces of cocaine powder and drug paraphernalia, then pled guilty to lesser drug charges by way of dodging jail time, would the National Basketball Association take punitive action? DAMN RIGHT.
That’s how the sports world works. Major corporations like U.S. Steel and AT&T, too. That’s how the world works.
It’s not how TNA works. Jeff Hardy is still TNA world champion. Still one of the promotion’s major foci. TNA isn’t punishing, or even FLINCHING. TNA can’t think Hardy is innocent, because he’s ADMITTING HE’S GUILTY.
Tells you all you need to know about TNA.
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch defeats George Lurich and again announces his retirement. Immediately several people claim the world championship. An alleged title match takes place between Henry Ordemann and Jess Westegaard for the title. Dr. Benjamin F. Roller claims to be the champion. Frank Gotch opens up a car dealership in Humboldt, IA with Albert Wittman and P. F. Saul.
January 4, 1913
Shotgun Saturday Night debuts from the Mirage Nightclub in New York
January 4, 1997
Mankind (Mick Foley) defeateds The Rock to win the WWF(E) World Title at a RAW is WAR taping in Worcester, Massachusetts. The show would air on the following Monday. That night Tony Schiavone would reveal the result during WCW Monday Nitro, airing live that night, noting that Mankind as champion "ought to put a lot of butts in the seats." Schiavone would later claim Eric Bischoff fed him that line to say.
January 4, 1999
Hulk Hogan defeats Kevin Nash for the WCW Championship via poking him with his finger. This incident lead to the rebirth of the nWo.
January 4, 1999
TNA iMPACT! moved to Monday nights to compete against WWE Raw. That night, Hulk Hogan made his debut with TNA, while Bret Hart made his WWE return. Four months later, iMPACT! moved back to Thursday nights. They were not able to compete against Raw in the ratings.
January 4, 2010
January 3, 2011
Eleven to Watch in 2011
WWE.com unveils its picks for the top 11 up-and-coming Superstars:
11. Ezekiel Jackson
10. Tyson Kidd
9. Tamina
8. Alex Riley
7. David Otunga
6. Drew McIntyre
5. Skip Sheffield
4. Cody Rhodes
3. Dolph Ziggler
2. Daniel Bryan
1. Alberto Del Rio
Entertainment Weekly: "Bring Back Al Snow"
Entertainment Weekly writer Margaret Lyons has an article up looking at the return of WWE "Tough Enough" to the USA Network on April 4 and why the company should bring back former star Al Snow for the series.
"They have to bring back Al Snow. A USA rep says the show is still in its really, really early phases, and that decisions about judges and mentors haven't been made yet. Snow isn't with the WWE anymore, so I know it's a long shot, but still: Snow's mentorship and training absolutely made that show. (That fourth season doesn't exist in my world.) He was so strict and serious sometimes, and then so goofy and jovial at other — I'm not a wrestling fan, but he was so compelling that I got completely sucked into the series."...More?
Update on Martha Hart vs. WWE Lawsuit; Hart Backs Off Claims That Vince & Linda McMahon Never Apologized For Owen's Death
Owen Hart's widow Martha Hart has backed off claims that Vince and Linda McMahon never apologized to her after Owen's death during a WWF PPV event in May 1999.
In a filing on 12/20 in the United States District Court of Connecticut, all parties in the currently ongoing lawsuit between Hart and the Owen Hart Foundation against World Wrestling Entertainment, Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon, all sides requested that Martha's allegations that there was no apology be removed from the lawsuit filing.
Based on the paperwork, attorneys representing the McMahons presented the court with "sworn testimony" dated July 2002 of Hart discussing an apology she received from Vince McMahon during a conversation in which Linda McMahon was also present.
Hart's side has until 1/15 to respond to WWE's most recent statements in the case. The two sides had a settlement negotiation last month but were unable to reach terms.
Hart's lawsuit claims World Wrestling Entertainment violated their original 2000 Settlement Agreement in the wake of Owen Hart's death, that WWE violated the family's privacy with the release of Owen Hart matches and the "Hart & Soul" DVD documentary, that WWE intimates the Owen Hart Foundation endorses their company with the release of Hart's matches and that the rights to Owen's footage reverted back to his estate upon his death.
WWE has responded that their 2000 Settlement Agreement with Hart, ending her wrongful death lawsuit over Owen's passing, sealed all future claims against the company while Owen's WWF performer contract signed over his likeness and rights for WWF (later WWE, obviously) to reproduce for their purposes.
source: pwinsider.com
Press Release: USA Network Orders "WWE TOUGH ENOUGH"
“WWE TOUGH ENOUGH” will premiere at 11/10c the day after WrestleMania® XXVII and immediately following USA’s ratings juggernaut “WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW®.” It will then move to its regularly scheduled slot, Mondays at 8/7c, starting on April 11th...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Jim Ross
January 3, 1952
Bruiser Brody defeats Fritz Von Erich to win the World Class American Heavyweight Title in Atlanta, Georgia, ending Von Erich's 13th reign, which lasted only four days.
January 3, 1977
The Monday Night War entered its final full year, with RAW is WAR defeating Monday Nitro solidly, 6.4 to 3.3.
January 3, 2000
WWF(E) RAW is WAR took place at the brand-new (it opened three days earlier) AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. That night's RAW featured D-Generation X's "epic" Mankind-bashing film entitled "Have a Bad Day". The show also featured Triple H winning his second WWF(E) Title, defeating Big Show. That night's RAW also featured Stephanie McMahon declaring Chris Jericho and Chyna co-Intercontinental Champions, after their double-pin on the previous week's SmackDown!.
January 3, 2000
January 2, 2011
MCW New Year's Xplosion Results
Ruckus def. Devon Moore
Jimmy Cicero def. Bobby Shields
Dan McDevitt came to the ring and offered Jimmy Cicero the job of Commissioner of MCW. Cicero accepted.
Ronni Zukko def. Cole Callaway
The MCW Anniversary tag team title shot was on the line in the next matchup. C-Fed would defeat Ramblin Rich to earn the title shot for FED-UP. After the match, "G-Fed" would appear to turn on C-Fed, as Rich, manager J.P. Callahan, and Jessie Kaye would join in on the attack of C-Fed. However, "G-FED" was actually Earl The Pearl in disguise. New Commissioner Jimmy Cicero would order everyone to leave, except Earl, who was ordered to compete in the next match, which resulted in a loss to "The Samoan Tsumani" Nui Tofiga.
Maryland wrestling fans were well aware of the issues that exists between members of The Hit Squad, Drolix and Kindred. Those issues would come to a head on January 1st, as newcomer James Anthony was able to score the upset over Drolix, after a miscue by Kindred. After the match, Drolix and Kindred would come to blows, thus ending the team for good.
Mia Yim def. Melissa Coates
Josh Daniels def. Alexander James
Cobian def. Tyler Hilton
Ryan McBride def. Christian York
source: mcw facebook
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
