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January 6, 2011
Kings of Wrestling Set New ROH Tag Title Record
Yesterday, January 4, 2011, was a day that will go down in Ring of Honor history because that was the day in which Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli, collectively The Kings of Wrestling, broke a record that has stood since December 30, 2007. January 4th marked the day that Hero & Claudio become the longest reigning World Tag Team Champions in ROH history...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Jacqueline
January 6, 1966
Larry Hennig & Harley Race defeated Crusher & Dick the Bruiser for the AWA Tag Team title
January 6, 1967
Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson for the AWA Tag Team title
January 6, 1973
Harley Race defeated David Von Erich for the Missouri State Heavyweight title
January 6, 1984
January 5, 2011
NJPW To Tour US
Puroresufan.com is reporting that New Japan Pro Wrestling is set to tour The US in May. The site has posted the following:
NJPW INVASION TOUR ~ATTACK ON EAST COAST~
- 5/13 @ New Jersey Rahway Recreation Center
- 5/14 @ New York Basketball City
- 5/15 @ Philadelphia Asylum Arena (former ECW Arena)
For more information, including news on NJPW debuting a new title belt, click here.
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
January 4, 2011
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.
