For the longest time, World Wrestling Entertainment has been trying to do everything in their power to get the majority of fans to cheer John Cena. They've tried giving tweaks to his on-screen persona, they've tried pointing out he's active in charitable campaigns (such as the Make A Wish foundation), they've had him routinely expressing support for the U.S. armed forces, and Cena has made an effort to improve his wrestling repertoire.
Yet, all of these efforts have ended in failure and I believe the reason is because WWE has failed to examine the basic reason that he's getting booed.
To understand the reason for the booing can really be traced back to who the WWE has modeled John Cena's onscreen persona after...More?
source: slam wrestling
June 10, 2011
Why John Cena Gets Booed
New Promotion to Debut at TNA Studio in Orlando; Subsidiary of TNA
All Wheels Wrestling debuts June 29th at Universal Studios
This made for television event will appeal to both wrestling fans and motorsports enthusiasts alike. Come witness the high flying moves of some of the greatest pro wrestlers in the world as they battle it out in the ring in front of a live audience.
Doors open at 6:30PM. Taping begins at 7:00PM. Taping held at Universal Studios' Soundstage 21. This is a non-ticketed event and seating is based on a first come first served basis. It is recommended to arrive one hour prior to doors open. Video cameras and audio recording equipment is not allowed. Show may cancel and schedules and/or audience requirements may alter at any time.
PWInsider.com is reporting that a web domain for "All Wheels Wrestling" is owned by subsidiaries of TNA, leading many to believe that "All Wheels Wrestling" is an offshoot being launched by the promotion. A taping for the venture will take place on Wednesday, June 29, at Universal Studios, where TNA Impact Wrestling is taped.
Independent Wrestler Suffers Heart Attack in Ring, Passes Away
Authorities say a professional wrestler has died after he collapsed before a match at the Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds in Harrison.
The Harrison Daily Times reported Wednesday that 39-year-old Robert Dale Phipps of Harrison collapsed without warning Saturday as he waited in the ring for his opponent to enter. Doctors said he suffered a massive heart attack.
Phipps was taken to a Harrison hospital, and then put in a helicopter to be flown to a hospital at Springfield, Mo. He suffered another seizure while in the air and the helicopter made an emergency landing at Skaggs Hospital in Branson, Mo., where doctors say he died Monday. A funeral is scheduled Friday at Holt Memorial Chapel in Harrison.
Phipps wrestled under the stage name of "Real Deal" Adrian Steel for the Mid-States Wrestling promotion.
source: associated press
This Day in Wrestling History
Harley Race defeated Ric Flair for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
June 10, 1983
In a very eventful and chaotic press conference at Titan Towers, the WWF(E) signs Brian Pillman.
June 10, 1996
June 9, 2011
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler to Appear at Bowie Baysox Game; Trivia Contest to Win Tickets
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler will appear at the Bowie Baysox minor league baseball game next Thursday night. He will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and also sign autographs and take photos with fans.
Kevin Eck of Ring Posts is running a trivia contest to win tickets. He will ask three Lawler-related trivia questions over the next three days (beginning later today), and each winner will receive two lower reserved tickets to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Reading Phillies at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Md.
For more information, go to baysox.com.
WWE Stock Continues to Fall
Shares of WWE stock closed at $9.70 per share on Wednesday after hitting a 52-week low of $9.69 per share. WWE's stock price closed at $10.01 per share Tuesday before dropping 3.1 percent. At the time of this post, the stock is at $9.69 per share after hitting another 52-week low of $9.66 this morning.
source: lordsofpain.net
Ultimate Warrior's Rant Against Hulk Hogan Garners Mainstream Attention
Ultimate Warrior's inflammatory online video in which he accused longtime rival Hulk Hogan of being a cocaine-using, wife-swapping "dope head" as well as a "malicious, back-stabbing operator" has garnered mainstream coverage. FoxNews.com has posted an article on the story. The matter was also discussed some morning radio talk shows.
source: lordsofpain.net
WWE Tough Enough Winner Reveal Does Big Number For Raw
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the Tough Enough winner reveal, which actually over-ran into the beginning of Raw, and featured Vince McMahon, drew a 3.98 cable rating for Raw. The segment took in 5.99 million viewers.
Rumor Mill - Triple H Using Kevin Nash & Sean Waltman in FCW
There are people within WWE who don't feel that the current developmental system is giving the company a return for their money. While everyone is expecting a complete revamp of the FCW developmental system, nobody has a clue what changes will be made now that Triple H has a much bigger role.
A lot of people expect Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman to be involved in whatever changes happen because Triple H trusts them to give him straight answers on the developmental talents.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
