WWE released producer/agent Dave "Fit" Finlay yesterday.
Finlay was said to have gained heat and criticism for booking The Miz to interrupt the national anthem at a recent house show in which a number of National Guard representatives were in attendance. The National Guard is a WWE sponsor. Word got back to WWE management that the reps were not impressed and they decided to release him.
Finaly has been with WWE since 2001 as a trainer and returned to the ring between 2006-2011.
source: pwinsider.com
March 29, 2011
Fit Finlay Released
Triple H & The Rock Tie For Biggest “Pop” In Chicago
A fan who attended last nights RAW in Chicago said that Triple H and The Rock got the largest responses last night. Here's what the fan said:
The biggest pop of the night was a tie between Triple H and The Rock.. (Triple H was super over and the crowd hated it when the Gong interrupted him spitting his water out).
source: 411mania.com
Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Receives Multi-Year Grant from the McMahon Family Foundation
The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford has received a $300,000 pledge from the Vince and Linda McMahon Family Foundation. According to the pledge, the foundation will donate $100,000 per year over the next three years...More?
source: thestamfordtimes.com
This Day in Wrestling History - 93,173 Fans at WMIII
WrestleMania III sets an attendance record of 93,173 at the The Pontiac SilverDome.
March 29, 1987
Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant - "The irresistible force meets the immovable object" - Gorilla Monsoon
March 28, 2011
Rumor Mill - WWE to Shoot Vignettes on "Name Calling"
Due to recent comments by John Cena on Raw and Michael Cole on Twitter, The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE has agreed to shoot some vignettes against "name calling."
The New WWE - Moving Beyond Their Wrestling Heritage
From WWE's Annual Report:
The New WWE
Looking ahead, we believe we can perform better by reshaping our mission to cultivate a broader range of opportunities. This means investing in the development of our talent, producing new program content, and leveraging our strengths to offer new products and services. The launch of a WWE network is an example of one transformative change in our sights. Further exemplifying this paradigm shift, we are changing our branding from World Wrestling Entertainment to “WWE,” moving beyond our wrestling heritage. We believe “The New WWE” will ultimately generate meaningful earnings growth and support greater returns to you, our shareholders.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Mr. Perfect Curt Henning
March 28, 1958
Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Rock for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
March 28, 1999
Stephanie McMahon Helmsley defeated Jacqueline for the WWF(E) Women's title
March 28, 2000
March 27, 2011
Fan Report & Photos from Triple H's Appearance in Elmsford, NY
Hello wrestling fans, my family and I just return from an autograph signing session, with Triple H. He was promoting his movie, The Chaperone released on DVD at Sam’s Club, in Elmsford, NY. There was a long line, but it moved quickly. I really didn’t mind paying a membership fee in order to meet Triple H. He was signing the DVD cover or one piece of memorabilia per wrist band. He also posed and shook hands with the fans. Over all it was an awesome time.
source: www.thewrestlingfansreview.blogspot.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
