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May 20, 2011
Terry Taylor Fired From TNA
Terry Taylor, who had held the position of the head of Talent Relations in TNA, was released from his position with TNA today. There are no details on what led up to his release, but it has been confirmed that ex-WWE employee Bruce Pritchard will take over some of the duties of Taylor's former position, while Dean Broadhead will handle the contractual part of the position.
source: wrestlingnewssource.com
Macho Man Randy Savage Killed in a Car Accident
Macho Man Randy Savage -- one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time -- died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida ... TMZ has learned. TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo , who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while...More?
source: tmz.com
WWE Debuts in Poland on November 11th
WWE will be holding an event at the Ergo Arena in Gdansk, Poland on November 11th, 2011. Bell time is 8 PM. Tickets go on sale May 23rd, 2011 at noon.
Long Time WWE Supporter Resigns From NBC Sports; Details
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
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
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
