The WWF(E) held their first draft on RAW, where they split their roster into two separate brands.
March 25, 2002
March 25, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
March 24, 2011
WWE Superstars Results: Perfect Pair
Less than two weeks before he takes on United States Champion Sheamus at WrestleMania, Daniel Bryan showed his skills in a unique Mixed Tag Team Match alongside the talented Gail Kim. Locking up with Melina & Tyson Kidd, the power couple of Gail & Bryan showed that they have chemistry both in and out of the ring by nailing a series of amazing double team maneuvers. In the end, it was a pair of missile dropkicks that allowed Bryan to apply The LeBell Lock to Kidd for the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Shawn Michaels Talks WrestleMania 14, Vince McMahon & More
The Score Television Network's Arda Ocal & Renee Paquette interviewed future WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels. Highlights:
Was WrestleMania 14 being the "toughest day at the office" in his career? (2:00)
How he felt emotionally & physically after WrestleMania 14 (3:45)
His thoughts on Triple H vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 27 (5:45)
How he would feel if Triple H is the one to break the streak (7:40)
What he felt when wrestling Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 22 (9:10)
What he thinks of Vince McMahon, as a performer (10:00)
What was bigger for his career: the infamous barbershop incident or the creation of DX? (11:40)
Why a charity raffle draw to be HBK's guest at WrestleMania 27 (enter here: http://www.celebritiesforcharity.org/raffle/shawn-michaels-wrestlemania-raffle/)?
And lots more.
The full interview is here: http://radio.thescore.com/episodes/hbk-interview-mar-23-2011
Recap of The Miz on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
WWE champion The Miz dominated his interview segment on TBS's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" Wednesday night, including coming up with a new nickname and catchphrase for O'Brien.
The interview segment was more like the ultra-hyper Miz interviewing Conan and trying to give him a nickname of "Ginga Ninja" and a new catchphrase of "Step into my dojo, mofo." It remains to be seen if either sticks.
Miz was on Conan's show to hype WrestleMania 27 next Sunday. The interview only got around to wrestling talk at the beginning and end of the interview. In-between, Miz focused on his WWE Title belt, had a mock fight with Conan, and turned the audience against him.
Overall, Miz showed why WWE is behind him as WWE champion and a potential future top star, as he brought tons of energy to his five-minute segment and delivered a memorable performance that represented WWE well...More?
source: pwtorch.com
The Rock, John Cena and The Miz to Face Off Live on WWE RAW Monday, March 28
After their war of words, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will finally confront WWE Superstar John Cena® and WWE Champion The Miz®, live in person, March 28th on Monday Night Raw at 9/8c on USA Network. The verbal sparring was ignited when The Rock triumphantly returned to WWE last month. The fireworks will emanate live from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL. The show is sold out.
The Rock will be The World’s Most Electrifying Host in Entertainment at WrestleMania XXVII on Sunday, April 3rd at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, live on pay-per-view. The Rock is expected to lay the SmackDown® on all the pomp and festivities that make WrestleMania the world’s greatest, annual pop culture extravaganza.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to The Undertaker (Mark Calaway)
March 24, 1965
Hulk Hogan defeated Sgt. Slaughter for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
March 24, 1991
Goldberg signs with the WWE. Goldberg had been inactive in wrestling after WCW went out of business.
March 24, 2003
March 23, 2011
Rumor Mill - Triple H's Increasing Backstage Influence
WWE is looking for a new Vice President of Talent Relations to work under John Laurinaitis because Ty Bailey, who had been under Laurinaitis, is being moved to work under Triple H behind the scenes.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
Interview with Abdullah the Butcher
Highlights from Slam Wrestling's interview with Abdullah the Butcher:
Getting the call from WWE:
"When they phoned and said, 'We want to put you in the Hall of Fame,' I started smacking myself to make sure I was hearing them right. It took them a while to get me in to their Hall of Fame, but I'm very happy. Even though I don't live far away, they're going to pick me up in a limousine. I love it!"
His drawing power today:
"If you were to put me with The Undertaker today, we could sell out any place. I need a new hip, but I still look 100 per cent good. Hulk Hogan and I wrestled in Japan for two weeks back in the '80s, selling out and having great matches, and we could do it again today. I think we could still give the people action."
Never working for WWE:
"I've never met Vince McMahon Jr. The WWE were scared of me because I was an outlaw, and I did not kiss anybody's butt. The boys, back in the day there, would say, 'Don't bring Abdullah in -- he'll be trouble.'"
Triple H Appearance in Elmsford, New York
Triple H will be signing copies of The Chaperone at Sam's Club in Elmsford, New York on Sunday, March 27th at 11am. The signing is limited to the first 300 fans.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
