WWE star Daniel Bryan recently did an interview for SLAM! Wrestling. Below are a couple excerpts:
On his WWE return: "When they [WWE] called me to bring me back, John Laurenitis, the head of talent relations, was adamant that I try to keep as many of my independent bookings as I could. That kind of took me by surprise. It was really cool because I owe a lot to my independent fans and the promoters who booked me, so it was really cool for them to react that way."
On having The Miz as his NXT pro: "I was actually hoping for a little bit of mentoring from him," Bryan told SLAM! Wrestling in an October 2010 interview, prior to coming to Winnipeg for a WWE house show. "People might be shocked by that, but my weaknesses are his strengths and his weaknesses are my strengths. My weakness has always been that you don't look at me and say, 'Oh that guy's a WWE superstar,' whereas The Miz carries himself like a superstar and he believes he's a superstar, whereas I don't think I'm better than my neighbor."...More?
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January 6, 2011
Interview with Daniel Bryan
CHIKARA Promotion Sold to Media Company
Worldwide Media Development Corporation (WMDC) of Reseda, CA is proud to announce the acquisition of CHIKARA, Inc./Five Star Promotions of Philadelphia, PA, effective today. Robert Lippincott, Executive Director for WMDC finalized the agreement of sale through the assistance of Karen Wright, acting vice-president of acquisitions.
"Karen (Wright) and Anton (Frady) deserve all the credit for bringing this exciting property to Worldwide. After nine seasons of reinventing an entire genre from the bottom up, CHIKARA is the premiere brand in its field, and it's time for the rest of the world to find out why."
It is expected that some of the directors from CHIKARA/Five Star will remain on during the transitional period. "I understand that Dave Coulier has an office there," Lippincott remarked, "and I'd really look forward to doing lunch with him (laughs.)"
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
