Happy Birthday to Tatanka (Chris Chavez)
June 8, 1965
Dennis Rodman boycotts the Chicago Bulls practice for the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, showing up on WCW Monday Nitro instead on TNT.
June 8, 1998
Ivory defeated Debra for the WWF(E) Women's title.
June 8, 1999
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June 8, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
June 7, 2011
Jeff Katz's Wrestling Revolution
Wrestling fans are bored. The same tired production. The same tired storylines. The same tired characters. As someone once said, "Enough is enough and it's time for a change."
This, our Wrestling Revolution, is that change. The first ever 100% crowd-sourced wrestling promotion created by the fans for the fans. By combining classic wrestling storytelling with the shortened television series structure innovated by networks like HBO, FX, BBC and AMC, our Wrestling Revolution product will be both familiar and entirely new.
Each 12 episode season will tell a complete set of stories, introducing characters that will evolve and grow with each passing season. Take the season long build of shows like THE WIRE or DEXTER and apply it to the basic wrestling model and you have an idea of where we're going.
Every character has a mission, a journey and a reason for stepping into the ring. Some will rise, some will fall -- and you will be there to see it all. With the benefit of a defined start and finish the viewer is guaranteed a complete wrestling storytelling experience.
Each season will culminate in our season finale or supershow, where storylines conclude and start anew, new legends will be forged and lasting memories will be made. Fresh new characters, meaningful themes and wrestling-driven storylines with a beginning, middle and end. What a novel concept!
Produced by Jeff Katz, the Wrestling Revolution will be based in Los Angeles, California and streamed in high quality worldwide via our featured distribution deal with Justin.TV.
www.kickstarter.com
Brodus Clay to Star in WWE Studios New Horror Film
Brodus Clay will be starring in WWE Studios and Pathe UK's horror thriller "No One Lives" which begins filming next week in New Orleans. The movie stars Luke Evans and also features Clay, Angus Macfadyen, Alexis Dziena, Laura Ramsey, Lindsey Shaw, America Olivo, Beau Knapp and Derek Magyar.
Former WWE star Dave Batista opening MMA gym with Cesar Gracie
Former WWE star Batista is opening an MMA training facility in Tampa. He is teaming up with Cesar Gracie to launch Gracie Fighter Jiu Jitsu. The gym will open to the public next week...Mre?
source: tmz.com
Scott Hall auctioning his WrestleMania gear
Former WWE star Scott Hall is auctioning the leather NWO vest he wore during his WrestleMania 18 match with Steve Austin. Hall told TMZ.com that he's not just looking for the money. Rather, the vest was collecting dust at his home and he wants it to go to someone who will appreciate it.
source: prowrestling.net
McMahon gives 'strong consideration' to 2012 Senate bid
Linda McMahon didn't get rich in wrestling by revealing too much of the plot too soon.
The former WWE chief executive, who dropped $50 million of her personal fortune on an unsuccessful bid for Senate in 2010, is taking a similar approach with her political ambitions.
McMahon, 62, gauged her interest level as high in taking another stab at the upper chamber in 2012 in a statement provided to Hearst Connecticut Newspapers by her Hartford publicist Monday.
"It is still a very strong consideration," McMahon said.
Outgoing state GOP Chairman Christopher Healy predicted that McMahon, who is from Greenwich and is married to WWE showman Vince McMahon, will declare her intentions in the next month...More?
source: stamfordadvocate.com
Special Guest RAW GM and Theme Announced For Next Week
WWE announced that next week's three hour edition of WWE Raw will be "All Star Night", a theme in reference to the WWE All Stars video game. Stars from both the Raw and Smackdown brand will appear, in addition to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Next week's Raw will be held at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin has been announced as the special guest RAW General Manager for "All Star Night".
This Day in Wrestling History
José Lothario defeats Johnny Valentine to win the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title in San Antonio, Texas, ending Valentine's third reign.
June 7, 1969
Rena Mero (aka Sable) files a $110 million dollar lawsuit against WWF(E).
June 7, 1999
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
