"After spending 2 years in The Land of Make Believe, it felt great to be back in the real world, where people can value true skill!"
So said perhaps the most controversial independent wrestler of the past decade, Low Ki, who spent two years in the WWE system as "Kaval."
The globally-respected cruiserweight (or "Junior Heavyweight" in Japan) returned to the spotlight during New Japan Pro Wrestling's Northeast United States Tour last week, where "The World Warrior" scored a major victory by pinning Tiger Mask during a tag team match on the 1st night of the tour.
Ki teamed with former TNA standout Homicide to defeat Tiger Mask and the legendary Jushin "Thunder" Lyger. At the 10:41 mark into the match, Ki pinned Tiger Mask after nailing a picture perfect Ki Crusher.
This, of course, puts him in line for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, which he proudly held as the 55th champion from September 2008 to January 2009. "It's my goal to be champion again," Ki stated this afternoon, "I want to be a champion that goes down in history for bringing the most honor and prestige to the title! It's the champion who makes the championship, not the other way around!"
source: wrestlezone.com
May 21, 2011
Low Ki Re-Emerges as a Major International Star; Details
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May 20, 2011
Road Warrior Animal Pulled From WWE Live Events
WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal was recently pulled as the upcoming host of WWE Raw live events in Canada due to the company perceiving comments he made during a recent interview as a shot towards the Wellness Policy. In a new interview with KFAN.com, Animal said that his comments were taken out of context by a professional wrestling website and used erroneously for the website's own gain. He went on to say that he has since smoothed things over with WWE, however will not be appearing at the live events in Canada.
source: wrestlezone.com
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.
