Rumor Mill - Triple H's Power in WWE

Most people within WWE are positive about Triple H having more influence and power in the company these days. There's a feeling that while Triple H has had some power for years now, this will be the first year of what will be a transition from Vince McMahon to Triple H as the guy leading the company. The transition will likely be a very slow one as there is no indication that Vince is giving up power. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are considered to be the successors to Vince's throne.

source: wrestling observer

Indiana Man Suing The Rock, Triple H & WWE Over Alleged Injury

The Courier Journal out of Louisville, Kentucky, is reporting that an 18 year old Indiana man is suing WWE, Triple H and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson over an alleged injury that took place at WWE's 2000 Judgment Day PPV.

The article notes, "An Indiana man has filed a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment, specifically naming former wrestler Dwayne Johnson, known as “The Rock,” and wrestler Paul Levesque, known as “Triple H,” claiming he suffered injuries at a wrestling event in Louisville more than a decade ago when he was 7 years old.

An attorney for Basham, who now is 18, filed the suit in Jefferson Circuit Court on Monday alleging Basham's right leg and knee were injured at the May 21, 2000, professional wrestling match billed as “Judgment Day.”

As the wrestlers pushed and shoved each other, one collided with an audience member, then shoved that person into the audience toward Basham. The lawsuit alleges that Johnson then pushed that same spectator again into a woman, causing her to fall on Basham, causing his injuries.

The lawsuit accuses the WWE of failing to properly stage the match and provide adequate security for its customers. Both Johnson and Levesque are accused of “reckless, willful and wanton conduct.” You can read the entire article by clicking here.

source: wrestlezone.com

Why WWE’s Dividend Deserves A Smack Down

Spending more than one makes is as American as, well, as subprime mortgages, but sooner or later it will catch up with you.

World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) dividend payout in recent years has exceeded its net income.

WWE even discusses, in the risk factors portion of its 10-K filing, potential tax implications for its holders because of its habit of paying out more than it earns (which can reduce a stockholder’s cost basis for tax purposes; ouch).

It’s an odd state of affairs because, in some other respects, WWE is an attractive stock. WWE has a nice cash cushion...More?

source: forbes

This Day in Wrestling History

Shane Douglas returns to ECW at the ECW Arena in Philly and makes several harsh comments about his time in the WWF(E).
January 5, 1996

WWE NXT Results: The First Elimination

Week five results:

Dolph Ziggler won the WWE Pro Over-the-Top-Rope Challenge
Byron Saxton def. Jacob Novak
NXT Rookie Challenge: Conor O’Brian won the Battle of the Mic (four immunity points)
Brodus Clay def. Johnny Curtis
Jacob Novak is eliminated from WWE NXT


NXT Rookie Records

Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-1
Byron Saxton: Challenge points: 1, Win/loss record: 3-1
Conor O’Brian: Challenge points: 4, Win/loss record: 2-0
Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 3, Win/loss record: 0-3
Jacob Novak (at the time of his elimination): Challenge points: 1, Win/loss record: 1-2
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 5, Win/loss record: 1-3

Triple H Interview with Heavy Muscle Radio

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.

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.

TNA and NJPW Results: Tokyo, Japan

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

Blast From the Past - Triple H on Pacific Blue

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