Former TNA Knockout Daffney via Twitter:
"Yesterday my picture was taken down off of the TNA roster page. My contract expires today and TNA did not renew it. I do not know if it has anything to do with it, but I've filed a Workers Comp claim against them for injuries I've sustained in the ring and my lawyers said to not go into anymore details."
March 15, 2011
Former Knockout Files Claim Against TNA; Contract Not Renewed
Triple H Returns to the Ring after Monday Night Raw
Triple H was back in the ring (as advertised) following last night's WWE Monday Night Raw taping in St. Louis. Triple H tagged with Randy Orton to def. CM Punk and Sheamus in a post-show bonus match.
source: prowrestling.net
Fan report:
Neil Wofford sent word that Triple H "looked better than maybe he ever has" in the dark main event after last night's RAW. Neil noted that Sheamus and Randy Orton did most of the work in the match where Triple H and Orton defeated Sheamus and CM Punk.
More Details on Jeff Hardy/Victory Road Incident
In a follow up from the incident at Sunday's TNA Victory Road PPV, Jason Powell of Prowrestling.net is reporting that when Eric Bischoff entered the ring to change the stipulation of Sting vs. Jeff Hardy, he called an audible. Bischoff could be clearly seen saying things to both Hardy and Sting after taking breaks from speaking on the microphone. According to TNA sources, Hardy had to be "held up" as he was brought from outside the building to the gorilla position. Once TNA management saw the condition he was in just moments before the main event, a call was made to change all plans. Hardy was noticeably stumbling on his way to the ring during his entrance and looked "out of it" according to one person who emailed Wrestleview.com that attended the show live. As reported on Monday, Hardy was sent home by TNA from the Impact TV tapings this week in Orlando.
partial source: wrestleview.com
March 14, 2011
WrestleMania XXVII Preview: John Morrison, Trish Stratus & Snooki vs. Dolph Ziggler & Lay-Cool
Break out the pickles, slather on the suntan lotion and get ready to pump those fists, WWE Universe: Jersey Shore’s Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is going to WrestleMania. The reality television icon, New York Times best-selling author and Rolling Stone cover girl will join John Morrison & legendary Diva Trish Stratus to battle Dolph Ziggler & Lay-Cool in an explosive Six-Person Tag Team Match...More?
Jim Ross Makes an Appearance on Raw
In a repulsive effort to discredit his WrestleMania opponent, Jerry “The King” Lawler, the Raw announcer brought out Lawler’s son, Brian Christopher, to confront him. A former WWE Superstar, Christopher (also known as Grandmaster Sexay) accused his father of being absent from his life growing up and proclaimed that he was the bigger Superstar of the two.
Coming to Lawler’s defense was his former announce partner, Jim Ross. As Good Ol’ J.R. ratcheted up the rhetoric, Cole's trainer, Jack Swagger, attacked. He then slapped an ankle lock on the WWE Hall of Famer before relenting and imploring Cole to slap an ankle lock on Ross himself.
Steve Austin Comments on Retirement
“I’m close enough — I’m as close as I want to be and can get to it right now by being the host and watching Bill (DeMott) and Booker and Trish (Stratus) put them ('Tough Enough' contestants) through their paces .. The days of lighting up 20,000 people every single night of the week, no matter what day it was, and 90,000 on a big show like WrestleMania, that was a blast, but those days are over, and I’ve had some great times in this ring. And when I think back, I’ve got a lot of great memories, and this is about as close as I want to be.”
source: ign.com
Shane Helms Cited in "Bar Brawl" on Sunday
From WTSB Radio:
Pro Wrestler Charged In Bar Brawl
A professional wrestler has been cited by Smithfield Police for allegedly engaging in a fight at a local bar. Gregory Shane Helms, 36, of Smithfield, who is known by WWE fans at "The Hurricane", and Kevin Wayne Creech, 38, of Four Oaks were both cited for simple affray following an altercation around 10pm Sunday at a bar called The Rehab, located at 526 South Brightleaf Boulevard, according to police reports.
Police Lt. Keith Powell said Creech reportedly touched Helms' girlfriend, which led to the confrontation. Lt. Powell said the touch was "not inappropriate" but it reportedly did lead to an argument then a brief struggle between the two men. Both men were released at the scene but were ordered to appear in court on April 28 to answer to the charges.
In May 2008, Helms was charged with assault following an alleged incident at another Smithfield club. Those charges were dismissed in July 2008.
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Sheamus' Celtic Warrior Workout Revealed in "Muscle & Fitness"
Another WWE HOF Inductee Announced
WWE is proud to announce the newest member of the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame — comedian and game show host Drew Carey...More?
Rumor Mill - Jeff Hardy Sent Home From TNA Impact Tapings
PWInsider.com is reporting that TNA star Jeff Hardy has been sent home from today's TNA Impact taping. Hardy is still being advertised, however, on the company website to appear on this week's show, so the decision could always be changed as the taping does not begin until later tonight.
Regulating Wrestling
Wrestling might not be a sport, but it certainly involves plenty of physical risk, so why isn't treated like a sport in the state? That's the question some are asking lawmakers.
This is all coming about because the state is working to regulate mixed martial arts competitions. And State Senator Eileen Daily, D-Westbrook, told the CT Post that some think wrestling should be included in the debate....More?
source: nbcconnecticut.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
