January 19, 2011
Kaval Vows 'I Won't Be Forgotten'
Fans of WWE are used to talent releases by now. While some of the releases are obvious, there are others that seem to come out of left field. Like Kaval.
The winner of the second season of NXT, Kaval had fan support and had been given a push by the company. But Kaval, whose real name is Brandon Silvestry and is best known on the indy circuit as Low Ki, states he actually pushed for his release from the company...More?
source: slam wrestling
20 Year GLOW Reunion
GLOW (the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) was the first and only exclusively, all women wrestling show to ever appear on free television in the United States. Eventually it was broadcast via satellite to most parts of the world at one time or another. GLOW ran during the mid 1980′s. The GLOW Girls are looking forward to having a mini reunion in conjunction with the annual CAC reunion...More?
source: caulifloweralleyclub.org
Former RAW Guest Host Coming to WrestleMania
Rick Morris, host of The FDH Lounge on SportsTalkNetwork.com, confirmed on Twitter this morning that Bob Barker of Price is Right fame will be at WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta, Georgia this year.
Barker hosted RAW back in December of 2009 and was one of the most well-received hosts WWE had. Barker won a Slammy Award for Best RAW Host.
source: pwinsider.com
Linda McMahon Responds to Sen. Lieberman's Retirement Announcement
"Senator Lieberman announced today that he will not seek re-election. I believe he deserves our respect and appreciation for bringing a strong, independent and principled voice to Washington. Many people have asked me what my plans are. While running for the U.S. Senate in 2012 remains an option for me, I will spend ...the next few months focusing on how I can best serve the people of Connecticut."
This Day in Wrestling History
Hulk Hogan becomes the first ever 2 time winner of the WWF(E) Royal Rumble.
January 19, 1991
Ric Flair wins the Royal Rumble and the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
January 19, 1992
Shawn Michaels defeated Psycho Sid for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
January 19, 1997
WWF(E) New York Restaurant opened in Times Square
January 19, 2000
January 18, 2011
WWE NXT Results: Ratted Out
Week seven results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won the How Well Do You Know Your WWE Pro? (Four immunity points)
Chris Masters def. Byron Saxton
Derrick Bateman & Daniel Bryan def. Brodus Clay & Ted DiBiase
Ricardo Rodriguez def. Conor O’Brian
Conor O’Brian is eliminated from WWE NXT
NXT Rookie Records
Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-2
Byron Saxton: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-3
Conor O’Brian (at the time of his elimination): Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-1
Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 8, Win/loss record: 1-3
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-3
Rumor Mill - The Latest on the Return of Triple H
Sources within WWE are officially confirming that Triple H is fully healed from the surgery he had on his torn bicep muscle and that nothing else is preventing him from returning.
Incidentally, the details of his return are being "strategically discussed" and are being kept under wraps in order for him to make a big impact.
source: wrestlingnewssource.com
Kimbo Slice Tries Pro Wrestling, Forgoes Boxing
Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson has turned his back on competition entirely to embrace entertainment.
The former backyard brawler-turned-mixed-martial-artist will perform Feb. 5 in Japan during a professional wrestling bout with ex-sumo wrestler Shinichi "Wakakirin" Suzukawa, the Inoki Genome Federation announced Tuesday. Ferguson previously expressed interest in boxing after the Ultimate Fighting Championship released him last year, but his enthusiasm has been lacking, promoter Jared Shaw told MMA Fighting...More?
source: usatoday.com
Lieberman Retiring; McMahon Considering Run
Sen. Joe Lieberman, a former Democrat who angered the party by supporting Republican John McCain's presidential bid, reportedly will not run for re-election next year.
Unnamed Democratic sources in Connecticut told The Huffington Post that Lieberman will not seek a fifth term. The Washington Post also reported that Lieberman plans to retire, citing two Democratic sources familiar to the decision.
Republican Linda McMahon, who ran unsuccessfully for Connecticut's other Senate seat last year, has indicated she is open to running again in 2012. McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, spent more than $40 million of her own money. She was defeated by Democrat Richard Blumenthal...More?
source: usatoday.com
Dave Lagana on What Vince McMahon Wants from Wrestling
Former WWE creative writer and current ROH producer/director David Lagana has a new blog post up on his new website IWantWrestling.com detailing what Vince McMahon wants out of wrestling and chronicling his experience with McMahon. Of importance to Vince:
1. Know Your Brand
2. What's Your Finish
3. No Sneezing
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Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
