This Day in Wrestling History

WCW Executive Vice President, Bill Busch, resigned from his duties. Eric Bischoff was rehired as the Executive Vice President of WCW
March 22, 2000

John Cena: The Hunk with a Heart

Trish Status Says Chyna Should Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall of Fame

IGN.com recently interviewed Tough Enough trainer and multi-time WWE Women's Champion Trish Stratus and she had the following to say in light of Sunny's induction into this years WWE Hall of Fame:

"I think Chyna should be next in because she did a lot of stuff to bring attention to the women's division itself and just presented women as a different thing," Stratus said. "I think fans were conditioned to see women as eye candy for a long, long time and she really broke the mold with that."

Don't hold your breath Trish...

Raw House Show Results Newark, NJ 3/20/11

The match went about 20 minutes and the crowd went bananas for Cena's entrance, but they went even crazier when Triple H came out. I think that was due to most kids not believing Triple H would be there. The match was a very good with Triple H and cena both taking beatdowns and getting the hot tag.

The building was shaking when Triple H tagged in Cena. The finish was Cena and Triple H hitting both The Pedigree and the Attitude Adjustment on both Punk and Sheamus for the win to send the crowd home happy...More?

source: prowrestling.net

Another WWE HOF Inductee Announced

WWE has officially announced Abdullah The Butcher as the newest inductee into the WWE Hall Of Fame class of 2011.

You can read the official announcement online at WWE.com.

This Day in Wrestling History

Wladek Zbyszko defeats Ed "Strangler" Lewis in New York City with a turn away crowd of 5,000. Zbyszko pins Lewis after an hour an a half. The "World Championship" which had been claimed by Lewis dating back to John Olin is now lost. Though Earl Caddock has never officially lost the "World Championship" to anyone, Wladek Zbyszko's claim is now as strong as any others.
March 21, 1919

John Pesek defeats Marin Plestina to win the first Midwest Wrestling Association title. Al Haft and Heywood Allen are promoters.
March 21, 1931

X-Pac makes his return & knocks out Hollywood Hulk Hogan, joining the nWo four days after WrestleMania 18 on SmackDown.
March 21, 2002

Publicist For The WWE Says They Aren't "Wrestling"

Chuck Ross of TVweek.com is featuring an article about being contacted by Kellie Baldyga, a publicist for WWE, over his coverage of the announcement last week that Drew Carey was being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Baldyga took issue with the headline reading "Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame" when referring to the news about Carey and that WWE wasn't "wrestling."

Baldyga was beginning to bother me. First, our headline was perfectly fine and accurate. Second, what was this "demand" about changing OUR headline?

I called her and introduced myself. The conversation then basically went as follows:

Me: Your release says that Carey is being recognized as being an entrant in the 2001 Royal Rumble. I believe that was a wrestling event.

Kellie: No, we don't do wrestling events. They're entertainments. And we don't call them wrestlers. They're superstars and divas.

I'm thinking to myself, is she kidding me? Is this woman mad? The company's official name is World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Its crown jewel is an event called WrestleMania. In the best tradition of wrestling on TV since its earliest days, they put on terrific shows (and events), with athletes who are performers and they've got storylines that are far more elaborate than any Gorgeous George and Freddie Blassie would have ever imagined. Why would they want to run away from who they are, from what's made them wildly successful beyond most people's dreams?

Me: Kellie, I really don't have time for this. WWE presents wrestling events. I'm not going to change the headline or anything in the item. If you'd like, I'll just remove it.

Kellie: Huh? What?

Me: Kellie, I don't have time for this. What do you want me to do?

Kellie: Remove it.

So I did.

Kellie sent me a follow-up email saying "I hope nothing was contentious in our conversation..." She added, "I know the perception is that we are a wrestling company but we are actually much more than that--we are a global media company which is how our Chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon, positions us."

Whatever. Take away wrestling from WWE and what do you basically have? I don't think WWE is quite as diverse as global media companies such as News Corp. or Time Warner or Viacom, but what do I know.

Full article:
Psst--Vince McMahon and the WWE Are No Longer In the Wrestling Business

This really isn't anything new. The WWE has been presenting themselves as an entertainment company for years. I'm surprised that Baldyga didn't point out to Ross that there is an entity called the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame that is completely separate from the WWE. For Ross to write that Drew Carey was being inducted into the "pro wrestling hall of fame" is inaccurate. I guess she didn't know that. That would have been a better argument. After doing a google search on Kellie Baldyga I found out that she became a publicist at WWE in February of this year. She might want to brush up on her new specialty.

This Day in Wrestling History

Happy Birthday to:
Ronnie Garvin - March 20, 1944
Sting - March 20, 1959

After losing to his brother Owen earlier in the show, Bret Hart goes on to defeat Yokozuna for the WWF(E) Title in the main event of WrestleMania 10.
March 20, 1994

Big John Studd died of Hodgkin's disease at 46.
March 20, 1995

MSG Raw House Show Results 3/19/11

Triple H used a belt on Sheamus. They brawled into the crowd and up into an aisle. Sheamus was backdropped over the rail into the ringside area. Sheamus nailed him with a Singapore Cane. He tossed HHH into the ring and beat him with the Cane. Sheamus nailed an over the knee backbreaker for a two count. He beat HHH with a series of clobbering blows to the chest. He cinched in a rear chinlock but HHH made a comeback. Sheamus took him out with a clothesline.

Sheamus brought a set of the ring steps into the ring but HHH hit a droptoehold and Sheamus ate the stairs. HHH grabbed a chair under the ring and nailed Sheamus in the gut and over the back for a two count. They battled back and forth with punches. HHH finally got the better of it and went for the Pedigree. Sheamus backdropped him and nailed the Pump Kick but HHH kicked out. Sheamus called for the High Cross. He picked up HHH but HHH slipped out. Sheamus crotched himself missing a kick and ended up tied up in the ropes. HHH grabbed the cane and beat Sheamus who was hanging upside down. HHH nailed the Pedigree and scored the pin.

Lots of Triple H chants. Betty Skaaland, the widow of Arnold Skaaland, was sitting in the front. Triple H and John Cena gave her a hug.

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source: pwinsider.com
photo credit : pauly g

Curt Hawkins' Painting of HBK in WrestleMania Auction

Curt Hawkins posted this on his twitter; He also tweeted Shawn that he should autograph it to raise more money, and Shawn agreed :)
- My painting of @ShawnMichaels_ for the WM Charity Art Auction! http://yfrog.com/gymswgpj
- @ShawnMichaels_ ...It's a tribute to my hero. Maybe you can sign it Mania week & it'll raise even more money at the auction.

Shawn Michaels replies:
- @ThingsColeSays. Wow, that young man is very talented!! Thank you, Curt.
- @TheCurtHawkins. Wow!! Thanks bud. I had no idea u had such a wonderful gift. Thank you very much.
- @TheCurtHawkins. BTW thanks for givin the 'ol man some abs. I owe u for that one:-)
- @TheCurtHawkins. U got it bud!!

The WrestleMania Art Auction will be held at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. with Red Carpet arrival at 5:30 p.m

The WrestleMania Art is a special, one-night event featuring artwork created by WWE Superstars and Divas. WWE's fourth annual art exhibition for WrestleMania showcases the artistic works of WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends. This one-of-a-kind evening will feature food, drinks, and both live and silent auctions with proceeds to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and The Atlanta Sports Council. Watch WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends arrive and walk the red carpet for a memorable evening.

It is part of the WrestleMania 27 Week, and tickets for this event is still available and can be purchased by calling 404.785.7315.

source: wweshawnmichaels.com

Rumor Mill - Details Behind WGN Canceling WWE Superstars

The latest on WGN America's decision to cancel WWE Superstars is basically stating that it got canceled due to the quality of the show that was being produced, claims PWInsider.com. WGN felt as if they were paying "B or C show money", yet getting a "D show" delivery. When the show first aired, WWE did quite a bit to attract attention by putting big names on the cards. However, recently it has become a stage for talent not being used on the two major brands. Many believe that WWE losing this show will lead to some budget cuts following WrestleMania 27.

The Game Returns to Madison Square Garden Tonight

WWE returns to its traditional home territory Saturday night at New York City's Madison Square Garden. The show is marketed around Triple H's return to The Garden, where he is scheduled to face Sheamus in an "MSG Street Fight."

Hunter has wrestled two matches since April 2010 when he took a hiatus - vs. Alberto Del Rio at the "Fan Appreciation" house show in October 2010 and in a post-Raw dark match at Monday's Raw TV taping.

source: pwtorch.com