Trent Barreta can’t seem to get a win streak going. Suffering a series of losses in recent weeks on “WWE Superstars,” the talented youngster’s woes continued tonight as he found himself outmatched by the cocky Jack Swagger. A former World Heavyweight Champion, “The All-American American” had a distinct advantage over his opponent in experience, size and confidence. This was clear as Swagger threw Barreta around the ring before finishing him off with a wrenching ankle lock submission. Full results.
source: wwe.com
February 10, 2011
WWE Superstars Results: Jack's Back
Will Triple H Return for WrestleMania?
IGN talks to The Game about his big comeback, Kevin Nash & Booker T and USA's Tough Enough:
So with the Royal Rumble over and done with and the "Road to WrestleMania" now officially underway, can we expect to see Hunter back on TV anytime soon? "You can," Triple H said. "The rumor is that I'll be back for WrestleMania. Yeah, so that's the rumor. But, I'll be back sooner than later. We're still promoting [The Chaperone] through the WWE shows so obviously people are awaiting my return. So I'll be back sooner than later."...More?
Vince McMahon Comments on the Future of the Raw Guest Host/Star Concept
Regarding celebrity involvement on Raw in the guest host/guest star role, McMahon said they will be more selective on how they use celebrities going forward.
"Once you get in the grind of weekly basis, you get into secondary stars and the audience goes, 'Wait a minute, that guy or gal isn't that big of a star,'" he said.
McMahon echoed comments by former WWE writer John Piermarini in PWTorch's "Torch Talk" with Wade Keller that it became burdensome to integrate celebrities into shows built around WWE's own stars and storylines on a weekly basis.
"We're going forward with bigger stars on select basis rather than have a weekly formula," he said. "It takes away time from developing your own stars."
source: pwtorch.com
More Locations for "The Chaperone" Screening
More cities have been added to the list of theaters screening The Chaperone on February 18th. In addition to Peoria, AZ, Southlake, TX and Chino Hills, CA you can view the movie in Miami, FL, Chicago, IL, Bloomington, MN, Shaker Heights, OH and New York, NY.
WWE Reports 2010 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results, Posting Record Full Year EBITDA and 6% Rise in Net Income
“In 2010, WWE achieved record operating performance, generating the highest level of reported EBITDA in the Company’s history despite a challenging environment, particularly over the latter part of the year. Difficult trends continued in the fourth quarter and were exacerbated by the performance of Home Video,” stated Vince McMahon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “For the quarter and the full year, our businesses exhibited three major areas of strength: increased value from our television content, significant growth from our new toy licensing partnership with Mattel, and continued financial discipline. These strengths served to mitigate the impact of a weak economy, changes in our talent base, and unfavorable industry trends in home video. We remain confident that we can address our talent related challenges, expand both our content and distribution and, leveraging our strengths, drive meaningful growth.”...More?
WWE Taping 600th SmackDown
WWE will tape the 600th SmackDown episode next week from San Diego. Advertised is a 12-man match with Edge, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, John Cena, John Morrison & R-Truth vs. Kane, CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Sheamus, Wade Barrett & Drew McIntyre. Also appearing is The Miz and Jerry Lawler
This Day in Wrestling History - Curt "Mr. Perfect" Henning Passes Away
Curtis Michael "Curt" Hennig
March 28, 1958 – February 10, 2003
WWE Hall of Fame Profile
February 9, 2011
Triple H Return Update
Triple H is scheduled to return within a few weeks and is slated to appear at WrestleMania 27. The reason he hasn't been brought back quicker is because he is not involved in the Elimination Chamber angle and obviously wouldn't win, so WWE want his return to have a big impact. In terms of his role right now, he is continuing to learn all aspects of the business and has received praise at the dedication he is showing in trying to learn.
source: wrestlingobserver.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
