The Assassins (Jody Hamilton and Tom Renesto) defeat Skandor Akbar and Swede Karlson to win the Tri-State NWA United States Tag Team Title in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
March 10, 1967
Yukiko Tomoe defeats The Fabulous Moolah for the NWA World Women's Title in Osaka, Japan, ending Moolah's second reign.
March 10, 1968
Ernie Ladd, one of the first black wrestlers to rise to prominence in the United States, died in Franklin, Louisiana at age 68 after a three-year battle with cancer. Nicknamed as "The Big Cat", Ladd was one of many athletes to venture off the football field and into the squared circle. Ladd, a defensive tackle at Grambling State University, was drafted by the American Football League's San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 1961 draft, and he played in the AFL for eight seasons with the Chargers, Houston Oilers and Kansas City Chiefs, including a 1963 championship with the Chargers. At 6 feet, 9 inches tall, and 315 pounds, Ladd was arguably the biggest and strongest man in not just the AFL, but all of professional football during his career. He was inducted to the Chargers Hall of Fame in 1981. Ladd made his wrestling debut in 1961, wrestling during the football off-season, and became one of wrestling's most hated heels during the 1970s, and had feuds throughout the years with André the Giant, Paul Orndorff and The Junkyard Dog. He won titles all over the country: in Florida, Georgia, Texas, New York, Los Angeles, and in Mid-South, where the majority of his title wins took place. Ladd was inducted to the WCW and WWF Halls of Fame in 1994 and 1995, respectively.
March 10, 2007
March 10, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
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!
