Legendary NBC personality, and a name widely recognized as a contributor to the success of WWE, Dick Ebersol, has abruptly resigned from NBC Sports after contract negotiations collapsed...More?
source: nytimes.com
May 20, 2011
Long Time WWE Supporter Resigns From NBC Sports; Details
New FCW Champion Crowned
PWInsider.com is reporting that Bo Rotundo (son of Mike Rotunda) defeated Lucky Cannon at last night's FCW taping to become the new Florida Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Champion.
This Day in Wrestling History
Promoter Frank Tunny died of a heart attack
May 20, 1983
Kane defeated Triple H for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title
May 20, 2001
May 19, 2011
"Tough Enough" Cast at FCW TV Taping Tonight
Booker T, Bill DeMott and the cast of "Tough Enough" will be appearing at tonight's WWE Florida Championship Wrestling TV tapings in Tampa, FL.
Raw still highest rated show on cable despite drop
Despite this past week's 5/16 WWE Monday Night Raw seeing a ratings drop down (dropping from a 3.2 to a 3.08 with 4.7 million viewers), it still remained the highest rated show on cable that night.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Andre the Giant
May 19, 1946
Nick Bockwinkel named AWA Heavyweight Champion as he was #1 contender when Verne Gagne retired.
May 19, 1981
The Undertaker defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWE Unified Heavyweight title
May 19, 2002
May 18, 2011
A Closer Look at the New Head of WWE Talent Development
A review of WWE's CFO George Barrios's presentation at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on May 16th reveals more insight on Triple H's new role. Hunter is responsible for developing new characters and the "core competencies" (as it relates to talent development) that the WWE has been referring to lately. Apparently, when Hunter said he was "trying to learn marketing and other aspects of the business" he was talking about these "core competencies". CFO Barrios stated at the Conference that Hunter's role was a liaison between new talent and TV production trying to bridge the gap as a "talent coordinator and developer."
Hunter is listed on page 18 of the presentation as Senior Vice President, Talent Development noting that he has 15+ years with WWE. He is not an officer or director of the company and is therefore not listed under Governance on the company website. He is however considered a member of Senior Management.
An interesting note is that John Laurinaitis, EVP Talent Relations, is listed as an officer of the company, but is not listed as a part of the management team at the Conference, was not included as a part of senior management at the Annual Shareholders Meeting (Triple H was introduced as Senior Advisor to the Chairman's Office at that meeting) and was not present at the Global Business Partner Summit held before WrestleMania XXVII. Triple H made a presentation to WWE's business and sponsorship partners about the new Talent Development department at the Summit.
A Look at the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
On Saturday, May 21, the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame will host its annual Fan Fest at the Brotherhood of the Holy Ghost Charity Hall in East Providence, Rhode Island. The building is on 59 Brightridge Ave. The fan fest runs from 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be a Q and A from 1:15-2:15 p.m. The Hall of Fame induction, hosted by Bruen and WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m.
Inductees this year are names you’ve heard of and perhaps some you haven’t. The 2011 class is WWE Hall of Famers Chief Jay Strongbow and Tito Santana, Rick Martel, Samu Anoa’i, Jameson (receiving Wrestling’s Most Entertaining Personality Award), Georgiann Makropoulos, Ebony Blade, Dave Dwinell, wrestling historian Tom Burke, Irish Terry Gunn, T.J. Richter, John Callahan, Tony Roy, “Superstar” Richard Byrnes, The Lake Sisters — Ann and Ruth, Tony Santos Sr., Tony Santos Jr., “Real Deal” Joel Davis, “Fabulous” Johnny Vegas, “The Flying Frenchman” Gene Machain, Sean & Tim O’Reilly, and Kyle & Matt Storm...More?
source: poughkeepsiejournal.com
Judy Grable a High-Flying Hall of Fame Inductee
Best known as "The Barefoot Contessa" for her lack of footwear, Judy Grable was one of the highest-flying of the women wrestlers of the 1950s and 1960s. In May, she gets her due, and will be inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Amsterdam, NY...More?
source: slam wrestling
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
