June 6, 2011
Triple H Signs WWE Belt For Charity Auction
WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Sr. will be working with the Miami Dolphins during Fins Weekend that will benefit charities through a golf tournament, fishing tournament and more. DiBiase will be auctioning off a WrestleMania 28 suite at the Dolphins stadium that holds 14 people. The suite will come with a WWE Title belt signed by Triple H, John Cena, Kane, The Miz, Rey Mysterio, Ted DiBiase Jr., Sheamus and Randy Orton.
source: wrestling-edge.com
Sean Waltman Talks Scott Hall, DX Invasion Of WCW, More
Sean Waltman has a new video up on his official website, Realxpac.com.
The video is a Q&A with fans where Waltman talks about Scott Hall, the DX invasion of WCW, WWE not using the term "wrestling", how he became apart of the "Kliq", and much more. Click here to view the video.
This Day in Wrestling History
Jim Londos defeats Dick Shikat in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to win the National Wrestling Association's recognition as World Heavyweight Champion. He is also recognized by the New York State Athletic Commission as World Champion.
June 6, 1930
Shawn Michaels defeated Marty Jannetty for the WWF(E) Intercontinental Title.
June 6, 1993
June 5, 2011
Rumor Mill - Chris Harris Not Expected to be Back in TNA
Chris Harris is not expected to be brought back by TNA as the reaction at the Sacrifice PPV was that he didn't get over and didn't show up in shape after the company felt they gave him enough advance to get in shape reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. At one point there was reportedly discussion of doing a storyline of reuniting America's Most Wanted with Harris and James Storm.
Update on WWE Gorgeous George Movie
The planned Gorgeous George movie that WWE was in talks about developing in 2012 appears to have been changed to a documentary reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Those who knew or were close to George have been contacted about appearing in the documentary.
Mick Foley Says He "Pushed Hard for Changes" in TNA
Mick Foley via Twitter:
"I pushed hard for changes I felt would benefit Impact Wrestling. I can understand how some would interpret that as difficult to work with."
This Day in Wrestling History
WWE announces that they have purchased the video libraries of World Class Championship Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling. These acquisitions, along WWE's own library and the WCW, ECW, AWA, SMW, OVW and other territorial tape libraries they have purchased, creates the largest known wrestling video library, which at last count now contains an estimated 75,000 hours of content.
June 5, 2006
source: pwinsider.com
June 4, 2011
Rumor Mill - Mick Foley Asks for his Release from TNA
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Mick Foley has asked for his release due to creative differences. This is the reason for the abrupt ending to "The Network" storyline. Foley has not officially been released from TNA but that is expected to happen soon.
