WWE filed a Form 8-K today with the SEC that stated the following:
Effective February 28, 2011, Donna N. Goldsmith will leave her positions as Director and Chief Operating Officer of WWE and pursue other interests. She will receive severance benefits as described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 17, 2010.
Goldsmith, along with Michelle Wilson-EVP Marketing and Stephanie McMahon-EVP Creative Development and Operations were touted as the day-to-day driving force of the WWE and were referred to as WWE's "Wonder Women". The trio were featured in Continental Magazine last January.
It will be interesting to see who takes her place.
January 28, 2011
WWE Chief Operating Officer Leaving the Company
Scott Hall Returning to Psychiatric Hospital - Thanks McMahon Family
Former WWE Superstar Scott Hall recently told the Miami Herald that he is due to return to the Menninger Clinic in Houston for treatment. He revealed that partying, drugs and alcohol have all taken a toll on his body “I recently had this pacemaker/defibrillator put in my heart,” said Hall, who was also hospitalized for double pneumonia in the summer.
Hall seemed in a good place with the treatment he has been receiving:
“This place is really cool because it’s a psychiatric hospital. A lot the people there don’t have drug and alcohol stuff. Mental illness is real, and I got them. I don’t know if it’s the multiple concussions or the lifestyle choices…I’m going to a place where they can help me.”
He also thanked the McMahon family for picking up his rehab "tab:"
"I have been to about nine rehabs," said Hall. "They were high dollar and some of the best ones around. Vince has picked up the tab the last couple of times. If you ever work or worked for WWE, if you ever need help, he will give it to you. He is really cool. Thank Vince, his wife Linda, Stephanie, Shane, and Paul [Levesque/Triple H]. Thank you for helping me. It’s hard to ask for help. It’s even harder to accept it, when people offer it."...More?
source: miamiherald.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair debuts the famous "WWE Desire" video featuring legends of the past and present in an attempt to convince Vince McMahon to stop from bringing the nWo into the WWE.
January 28, 2002
January 27, 2011
WWE Superstars Results: Facing the Truth
The truth hurts. That’s certainly what Tyson Kidd is thinking right now. The arrogant Superstar may believe he is the most talented competitor in the locker-room, but the truth is he lost for the second week in a row tonight. After falling to Yoshi Tatsu last Thursday, the Hart Dungeon-trained grappler locked up with R-Truth tonight and looked very impressive. But just like last week, Kidd’s ego got the better of him and he let his guard down, allowing the rapping Superstar to pull out the victory. The former WWE Tag Team Champion needs to get his head back in the game if he wants to make a serious impact. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Update: Ric Flair Returns to TNA's European Tour
Ric Flair has arrived in Glasgow, Scotland for today's TNA house show event and apologized to the locker room for his outburst in Dublin, Ireland according to Mike Johnson of pwinsider.com.
Updates to 'The Chaperone' Website
The official website for Triple H's new movie, The Chaperone, has been updated with photos (check out the tattoo!) and a list of theaters the movie will be in. Arizona, Texas and California will be happy.
Goldust Speculates on the Winner of the Royal Rumble
Regarding the Royal Rumble and his pick to win, Goldust said:
"You know, I kind of like - if Triple H is coming back, which I think he might be, but I'm not sure. If he does, I would have to pick him. If not him, I would have to say probably Alberto Del Rio."
WWE's New Standard for PPV's
WWE's Senior Vice President of Partner Sales Joe DelGrosso said at the webinar that WWE would not be cutting back from 13 pay-per-view events a year and that is the "new standard." He noted that this will be the "minimum" going forward, implying that more pay-per-view events may be added in the future.
source: pwtorch.com
This Day in Wrestling History - Andre the Giant Passes Away
Andre Rene Roussimoff May 19, 1946 - January 27, 1993
Due to his immense stature it seemed inevitable that Andre would excel in the wrestling world. He had just started to make a name for himself in the ring as "Monster Eiffel Tower" or "Monster Roussimoff" when French-Canadian wrestler Edouard Carpentier first laid eyes on him. Carpentier was impressed with Andre's raw talent and decided to bring him to North America. Andre began wrestling under the name Jean Ferre in Canada for Grand Prix Promotions. In a short time Andre went from the undercard to being a headlining name. Inspired by the movie King Kong he acquired the nickname, "The 8th Wonder of the World," which stayed with him for the rest of his career.
By the time Andre had performed in front of 20,000 wrestling fans in Montreal, his legend had reached Vince McMahon, Sr. at the World Wide Wrestling Federation's (WWWF) headquarters. McMahon would forever alter Andre's life. In 1972, McMahon signed Andre to wrestle for the WWWF and changed his name to capitalize on his colossal size. "Andre the Giant" became one of the most recognizable names in wrestling. Andre performed under his new name at Madison Square Garden, where he easily defeated his opponent Buddy Wolfe without breaking a sweat. Before long, Andre's venues were sold out and wrestlers lined up to perform in his shadow. As Andre's fame grew to stardom, he was featured in Sports Illustrated in the largest feature they had ever published...More?
source: andrethegiant.com
Andre the Giant vs Big John Studd
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
