February 1, 2011
Kevin Nash Reveals New WWE Deal, Talks About Triple H & More
Kevin Nash appeared on ESPN Radio's Pro Wrestling Report, available at pwrshow.com, last night to talk about his return to WWE and more.
The former World Champion noted that he signed paperwork and had a physical upon arriving to the arena. Nash said he spent about a half-hour with Triple H before shooting photos and video with WWE staff. He then met with Vince McMahon before hanging out with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, where he went over plans for the Rumble with Triple H.
Nash also noted that he talked with people from THQ, makers of SmackDown vs. RAW and All Stars, while he was at the Rumble.
Nash said that he is signed to a Legends contract and will meet with WWE officials on Wednesday of this week to talk about what's next. Under the Legends deal, Nash will likely be involved with things like action figures and DVD's.
This Day in Wrestling History
After allegedly being undefeated for 25 years, French wrestling champion Ivan "The Terrible" Maximovich Podubbny loses to Joe Stecher in New York.
February 1, 1926
WWE Hall of Famer Jack Brisco passed away.
February 1, 2010
January 31, 2011
Raw Results: It's Good to be "King"
Jerry “The King” Lawler has enjoyed quite a storied career, but he’s about to add yet another chapter. The WWE Hall of Famer prevailed in a seven-man Raw Rumble Match against John Cena, King Sheamus, John Morrison, R-Truth, Randy Orton and CM Punk. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Speculation on McMahon Stepping Down
The latest issue of Power Slam features a story on Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque’s official promotion to Senior Advisor to Vince McMahon, which has led many to conclude that “The Game” is now more interested in a career behind the scenes than in the squared circle. Though in no way confirmed, the article notes that McMahon is expected to step down from his post as Chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment in 2011 or 2012 and hand over the reigns of the company to Levesque. McMahon, however, would remain with the organization in an advisory role.
source: wrestling-edge.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn, Eddie Guererro and Dean Malenko show up on RAW. The group would be known as "The Radicalz."
January 31, 2000
January 30, 2011
More Ridicule for TNA...
More TNA rumblings from Mark Madden:
MORE RIDICULE FOR TNA...
...and as usual, the wounds are self-inflicted.
Only the stupidest, most dense idiots in the history of wrestling would head into a re-launch angle without having all the protagonists under contract. Whoever's responsible for letting Nash and Booker slip through the cracks to the Royal Rumble - an event TAILOR-MADE for such a poach - SHOULD BE FIRED.
But they won't be. For one thing, that would entail taking responsibility. Nobody does that in TNA.
For another, this setback won't deter anyone at TNA from being united in their common cause: MILKING THAT DUMB SKIRT AND HER ENABLING FATHER DRY.
Dixie Carter's stupidity is damn near magnificent. Either her top administrators are totally incompetent or they're running a con. Either way, she can't see it.
Why would Nash and Booker go to WWE? A) More money and B) It's the REAL SHOW. Deep down, everybody wants to be on the REAL SHOW.
Did Nash and Booker double-cross TNA? Are you really asking that question with a straight face?
Since TNA is not a legitimate threat to WWE, why would Vince McMahon do this? BECAUSE HE CAN. Kinda fun, too.
source: wrestlezone.com
Royal Rumble Results 2011
World Heavyweight Champion Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Edge (c)
WWE Champion The Miz vs. Randy Orton
Winner: The Miz after interference from The Nexus and CM Punk
Divas Champion Natalya vs. Lay-Cool (2-on-1 Handicap Match)
Winner: Eve - New Diva Champion. Eve was added to match by the Raw GM.
40-Man Royal Rumble Match
Winner: Alberto Del Rio. Kevin Nash (Diesel) and Booker T make appearances in the Rumble.
