Lou Thesz defeated Buddy Rogers for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
January 24, 1963
Jacques Rougeau, Sr. defeats Waldo Von Erich in a tournament final for the vacant National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title in Buffalo, New York. The title had been stripped from Johnny Valentine.
January 24, 1973
Hacksaw Jim Duggan wins the first ever WWF(E) Royal Rumble match.
January 24, 1988
Chris Jericho defeated Rey Mysterio for the WCW Cruiserweight title.
January 24, 1998
The Rock defeated Mankind for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
January 24, 1999
Sid Vicious defeated Kevin Nash for the vacant WCW Heavyweight title.
January 24, 2000
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January 24, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
January 23, 2011
Recap of Triple H on 'ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown'
Triple H made an appearance today on ESPN's NFL Sunday Countdown talking about Aaron Rodgers' touchdown celebration. It is known that in Aaron's touchdown celebrations he makes the end zone into his personal wrestling ring by signaling he is going to win the championship with the belt hand gestures that we see in wrestling. They showed a teaser before the main segment of an example of the touchdown celebration with Triple H watching it on a TV. HHH said, "Oo...look at that celebration!" While doing the gestures himself, well made up in a suit. In a 2nd teaser, HHH said "No one does a celebration like me. But, Aaron, you're getting close." They labeled the segment as "The Main Event".
Packer's quarterback Aaron Rodgers' is not boastful. But expect to see the Championship Belt when they score. His teammate's comment on how they love seeing it. Also, how the Green Bay community is embracing it. HHH comments, "This is one of those things that is an in-your-face gesture. For Aaron to score a touchdown, and let people know it is the Packers year. Right to the cameras. Way to go. If he was to critique it, it's a little bit low. And he needs to do it a couple times to get it across."
source: fromheadlockstoheadlines.com
More Trailers From "The Chaperone"
Imdb.com has more trailers from "The Chaperone". You can view them here.
This Day in Wrestling History
Hulk Hogan wins his first WWF(E) World Title defeating The Iron Sheik at Madison Square Garden
January 23, 1984
Road Warriors reunited
January 23, 1996
Eric Bischoff promoted to President of WCW
January 23, 1998
Chris Jericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title
January 23, 2000
January 22, 2011
Sean Waltman Turning Life Around
It was only a few years ago when Sean Waltman, known to pro wrestling fans as the 1-2-3 Kid and X-Pac, reached rock bottom emotionally. The former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar attempted suicide in his hotel apartment in Mexico City. “I was in Mexico for three years. When I was there, things got really bad,” recalls Waltman.
“I got in a heated argument that turned into physicality with my girlfriend [Alicia Webb]. I ended up striking her back. I always told myself that I would die before I would hit a woman. So when I did that, I was overcome with guilt and shame. I had no tools to handle it. The only thing I could think of was take a whole bottle of Valium or what was left of the bottle. It was probably around 400 milligrams of Valium. “I hung myself from the roof of my apartment. It was the darkest moment of my life, or one of them, to get me to do that. It was a lot of build up that I didn’t know how to deal with.”
“Kevin Nash was there the next day. As soon as I got out of the hospital, he was there. I went to a place to the Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas. I stayed four months.” The Menninger Clinic is a leading psychiatric hospital for treatment, research and education. Waltman got some much needed insight on himself as a person through soul searching. “It was fantastic,” said Waltman...More?
source: miamiherald.com
The Corre Added to the Royal Runble
WWE added all four members of The Corre to the Royal Rumble match. The wrestlers who make up the new faction are Wade Barrett, Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, and Justin Gabriel. There are now 25 wrestlers advertised for next weekend's 40-man Royal Rumble match.
CHIKARA Pre-Show-A-Go-Go Steaming Free
This is it! The epic 10th season of CHIKARA begins with a bang in Philadelphia as the stars of CHIKARA are joined by the likes of Canada's El Generico and Australia's Madison Eagles! In just 2 days - January 23rd - we're back in action with a loaded card of 8 matches in the grand CHIKARA style!
If you can't join us in person, tune into our Ustream channel (http://www.ustream.tv/user/CHIKARAMedia) and watch our free, streaming Pre-Show-A-Go-Go, hosted by Dr. Keith Lipinski, starting around 3:30 pm! You'll be able to call in and chat with the stars of CHIKARA live as the show is in progress!
WWE Shares Slide On Weak 4Q Earnings Target
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) on Friday issued a fourth-quarter earnings outlook that missed analysts' expectations, news that sent the media and development company's shares lower.
WWE's shares slid 6.7% to $12.60 in after-hours trading.
The company, formerly known as World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, projected fourth-quarter earnings of 8 cents to 10 cents, below the 16-cent profit estimated by analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
WWE has reported a decline in revenue the past two quarters, hurt by continued softness in the economy, as well as changes in the company's talent base. The company's largest segment--the live and televised entertainment--has been especially hurt in recent quarters. WWE in November said that based on its history of developing talent and creating content with broad appeal, it was confident it could address those creative challenges. Full results are due on Feb. 10.
source: online.wsj.com
This Day in Wrestling History
One night after Vader's WWF(E) debut, he attacks WWF(E) President Gorilla Monsoon and is suspended for the incident.
January 22, 1996
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
