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March 9, 2011
Kevin Nash Hosting WM27 Party In Atlanta
Kevin Nash posted the following on his official Twitter page: "Going to wm27 hang with the big man 8-10 at the sutra lounge MUST BE 21.not for the timid....kidding, good times I promise!!!" He even responded to a fan saying that Sean Waltman and Scott Hall might even show up to the party.
The event will be held during WrestleMania 27 weekend on Friday, April 1st at the Sutra Lounge nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia. It notes that you must be 21 years or older to attend the event.
Tickets will go on sale this Monday, March 14th and apparently they are very limited. The event page where you purchase the tickets states that there are only 50 VIP tickets and 200 general admission tickets available.
It notes that you can email officialkevinnash@yahoo.com for more information.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Nikita Koloff
March 9, 1959
The Road Warriors, Animal and Hawk, make their Japan debut in Tokyo. They are an instant sensation.
March 9, 1985
Immediately after the SmackDown taping, Brock Lesnar abruptly quit the WWE but agreed to work his scheduled match at WrestleMania.
March 9, 2004
March 8, 2011
WWE NXT Results: Return for Redemption
Week one results:
Darren Young def. Jacob Novak
NXT Rookie Challenge: Darren Young won the Boot Camp Obstacle Course (3 Redemption points)
Titus O’Neil def. Lucky Cannon
NXT Rookie Records
Byron Saxton: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-0
Conor O’Brian: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-0
Darren Young: Redemption points: 3, Win/loss record 1-0
Jacob Novak: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1
Lucky Cannon: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 0-1
Titus O’Neil: Redemption points: 0, Win/loss record 1-0
WWE NXT Season Five Details Revealed
Tonight's season five debut of WWE NXT will be called "NXT Redemption". Todd Grisham and William Regal will be the commentators, while Matt Striker and Maryse will host.
Former NXT names announced for season five:
* Titus O'Neil (Pro: Hornswoggle)
* Jacob Novak (Pro: JTG)
* Byron Saxton (Pro: Yoshi Tatsu)
* Lucky Cannon (Pro: Tyson Kidd)
* Connor O'Brien (Pro: Vladimir Kozlov)
* Darren Young (Pro: Chavo Guerrero)
Shelton Benjamin Works WWE Dark Match
Former WWE and current Ring of Honor star Shelton Benjamin worked a dark match before the NXT and Smackdown tapings in Houston, Texas tonight. Benjamin defeated Curt Hawkins.
source: prowrestling.net
Eric Report: Bischoff Now an Executive Producer for TNA
According to prowrestling.net, Eric Bischoff is now an executive producer for TNA Wrestling. One of Bischoff's duties is to represent the company in talks with Spike TV executives. The belief is that Bischoff took on the position around a month ago. Bischoff will continue to run his production company Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment with Jason Hervey.
WWE Signs SHIMMER Diva to a Developmental Deal
From Dve Prazak:
Everyone at SHIMMER - WOMEN ATHLETES would like to congratulate Tenille on signing a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment.
The Melbourne, Australia native relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada to train under Lance Storm at Storm Wrestling Academy prior to expanding her schedule to include competing regularly for both SHIMMER and ECCW in the Vancouver area in 2009.
Tenille will also be featured on the reality television series "World of Hurt" which completed filming prior to her signing with WWE.
Best of luck to Tenille on her future in professional wrestling!
Trish Stratus vs. Vickie Guerrero on Raw Next Week; Dolph Ziggler Returns
The General Manager of Raw announced that Vickie Guerrero could get her WWE job back if she defeats Trish Stratus on Raw next week.
Dolph Ziggler made his debut on the Raw brand defeating John Morrison in a singles match. It was announced by the Raw GM that Ziggler had been re-hired and is now a part of the Raw brand.
Austin to Referee Lawler vs. Cole at WrestleMania XXVII
WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will be the special guest referee for Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. Michael Cole (with Jack Swagger) at Wrestlemania 27. Cole had introduced former WWE Champion JBL (John Bradshaw Layfield) as the special guest referee and as JBL was about to sign the contract, Austin came out and gave JBL a Stunner. Austin then signed the contract.
