January 12, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Luna Vachon.
January 12, 1962
Bobo Brazil defeats Buddy Austin for the World Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title in Los Angeles, California, ending Austin's third reign and beginning Brazil's second. Bobo Brazil would be the last to hold the title, as on October 1, the WWA joined the National Wrestling Alliance and became NWA Hollywood Wrestling, recognizing NWA World Champion Gene Kiniski.
January 12, 1968
Superstar Billy Graham defeats WWWF(WWE) World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino by countout at Madison Square Garden.
January 12, 1976
January 11, 2011
ROH and HDNet to Part Ways Effective April 2011
According to reports by Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com, Ring of Honor and HDNet will part ways ending the television agreement between the two companies effective April 5, 2011. ROH will be holding a series of TV tapings in January that will serve as the final events being provided in a weekly format on HDNet. These final tapings will take place on January 21 and 22 in Philadelphia, PA.
The show, which debuted in March 2009, was signed to a two year agreement and reportedly wasn't bringing in big numbers due to a lack of brand awareness for HDNet and more mainstream awareness of the ROH product. Any hopes for international television distribution never come to fruition. Despite the agreement ending, ROH and HDNet are in discussions about a live special in 2011.
ROH sources have stated they are now free to pursue other television outlets going forward and are currently exploring options with at least one outlet right now.
ROH's official statement to PWInsider reads:
"Ring of Honor completed its 2 year TV contract with HDNet. During this time "ROH on HDNet" fans witnessed many great matches, the introduction of the ROH Television Title, and the crowning of new tag champions, among other historical moments. HDNet will air new episodes of ROH until 4/4/11. Please continue to support ROH and watch these new shows on HDNet.
Negotiations are underway for HDNet to broadcast a live special in 2011, and we will bring you more information on that as it becomes available. Ring of Honor Wrestling would like to thank HDNet for the last two years, especially those behind the scenes that made it possible every single TV taping.
The final ROH on HDNet TV tapings are scheduled for January 21st & 22nd in Philadelphia, so come out and support ROH as we close out our weekly run on HDNet."
WWE NXT Results: Doubling Up
Week six results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won the Slingshot Challenge (two immunity points)
Conor O’Brian def. Byron Saxton
NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won Superstar Password (two immunity points)
Johnny Curtis def. Ted DiBiase
NXT Rookie Records
Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-1
Byron Saxton: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-2
Conor O’Brian: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-0
Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 4, Win/loss record: 0-3
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-3
Stevie Richards Quits TNA
Stevie Richards has posted the following on his twitter account:
"Just left Universal Studios. Had a great talk with Terry Taylor and Vince Russo about making the decision to quit TNA Wrestling. Thanks to everyone there for the past 2 years."
Info on WWE Clinic/Tryout at FCW
WWE Clinic/Tryout at FCW
When: March 4-7, 2011
Time: 8am - 5pm
Location: FCW Arena - 4535 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611
Registration Fee: $1,000.00
Coaches:
Steve Keirn
Ricky Steamboat
Tom Prichard
Norman Smiley
Joey Mercury
Lunch provided daily
Guest Speakers to be announced
Recommended Hotels:
The Tahitian Inn -- 3.6 miles from FCW Arena
601 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609
Sheraton Suites-- 5.3 miles from FCW Arena
4400 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607
Howard Johnson-- 1.9 miles from FCW Arena
3314 South Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33629
www.fcwwrestling.info
John Cena Apologizes For Profanity On Raw, Says He Was Fined
John Cena posted the following on his twitter account:
"CeNation. Lots of posts about my language last night on raw. I do apologize. It was out of line and I was indeed fined. If I have offended anyone it was not my intention. I was very frustrated about being hurt and not able to compete. I lost my cool. I am sorry. Next time I will use something more creative like "whoop yer crap locker!" Or "whoop yer dump box!" :)"
Jeff Hardy Comments On His Legal Situation
TMZ has a short video up of Jeff Hardy talking about his upcoming court date on drug charges in North Carolina. Hardy told TMZ he would "make the best of it, bro." Hardy said the situation was frustrating and added, "It's been a long while ... but it should get to an end soon."
Sports Celebrity Encounters: My Kids Meet Triple H
While walking through on the make shift tour, we bumped into a couple of the lesser known performers which my kids didn't recognize and then my older son yells "There's Triple H"! Triple H jokingly looking around and said "Where?" I was very apprehensive about letting my kids meet some of the performers that they saw on TV. We all know that Triple H is a character, but how would I know what the real Triple H was like? Would he be a jerk and insult my kids? I honestly didn't know. I will also admit that was apprehensive about professional wrestlers as I thought they would be ignorant egomaniacs, but Triple H was nothing like. He was honestly the kind of guy that you wouldn't mind going out to drink a beer with. He introduced them to a couple of other wrestlers and honestly gave my kids the highlight of their young lives. I have been a WWE fan every since, because these guys all seemed to genuinely care about the fans and even though he was busy preparing for a big TV show he found the time to shake hands with a fan.
source: yahoo.com
January 10, 2011
