It is being reported by Deadline.com that former WWE Film president Joel Simon died in his sleep this morning following a four year battle with pancreatic cancer. Simon produced WWE Studio releases such as The Condemned (2007), The Marine (2006) and See No Evil (2006). outside of WWE he co-produced X-Men (2000) and Wild Wild West (1999).
June 19, 2011
Former WWE Studio President Joel Simon Passes Away
WWE Star Alex Riley -- Off the Hook for DUI
Alex Riley has a big WWE match with The Miz on Sunday, but he'll fighting with one less thing to worry about -- he won't be charged for driving under the influence stemming from an arrest last year.
As TMZ first reported, Riley was busted for driving under the influence in Tampa, FL back on November 17, 2010. He was booked into a local jail and eventually released on $500 bond.
But Riley's lawyers went before a judge earlier this month and argued that police had no probable cause for a traffic stop. The judge agreed, rendering the field sobriety test and the officer's observations (detecting the odor of alcohol) inadmissible.
source: tmz.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Wahoo McDaniel
June 19, 1938
The current National Wrestling Alliance was formed as promoters Sam Muchnick (St. Louis), Fred Kohler (Chicago), Wally Karbo (Minneapolis) and others joined with president Pinkie George (who had promoted under the NWA name since 1946).
June 19, 1948
Bonnie Watson defeats Ella Waldek for the NWA Florida Women's Title in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
June 19, 1971
Antonio Inoki defeated Dick Murdoch in a tournament final for the IWGP Heavyweight title.
June 19, 1986
NWA: Total Nonstop Action debuted with a live Pay-per-view event from the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, Alabama
June 19, 2002
Ken Shamrock won a 20 man Battle Royal for the NWA Heavyweight title.
June 19, 2002
June 18, 2011
Paul Heyman Reveals His Plan to Save TNA
* Respects Dixie Carter but she is not RUTHLESS enough.
* Proposed cutting all wrestlers over 40 including Hogan, Russo and Bischoff.
* Wanted one legend employed on the roster to stand out.
* Wanted to push YOUTH, YOUTH, YOUTH AND NOTHING BUT YOUTH.
* Did not want to return to wresting and fail on Carter's plans which he believes will fail.
* Proposed cutting all wrestlers over 40 including Hogan, Russo and Bischoff.
* Wanted one legend employed on the roster to stand out.
* Wanted to push YOUTH, YOUTH, YOUTH AND NOTHING BUT YOUTH.
* Did not want to return to wresting and fail on Carter's plans which he believes will fail.
Update on Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
"I had the yearning to be like my dad," said Wisniski, who became Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. A star. A legend. A Hall of Famer.
Nearly 40 years later, Valentine is still stepping into the ring. He says he feels young. He says he still has something to give...More?
source: slam wrestling
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Bruiser Brody
June 18, 1946
Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated Rick Steamboat & Jay Youngblood for the NWA World Tag Team title.
June 18, 1983
Former Combat Zone Wrestling and Ring of Honor headliner Michael Verdi, who wrestled professionally as Trent Acid, passes away due an accidental overdose, Verdi, who had been fighting personal demons for several years, was best known as one half of the Backstreet Boyz tag team before breaking out on his own.
June 18, 2010
June 17, 2011
Book Planned on Highspots vs. Ric Flair Situation
Highspots.com owner Michael Bochicchio is said to be putting together a book about his dealings and subsequent legal issues with Ric Flair. I am told the working title is "Memoirs of a Money Mark."
The book, which I am told would feature material derived from Flair's Highspots shoot interview and the depositions that took place in the ongoing Flair vs. Highspots legal case, would give insight into Flair's wild lifestyle and the darker side of doing business with "The Nature Boy."
According to court documents, there has been no update in the ongoing legal issues between the two sides. An arrest order for Flair was issued several weeks ago, warning him that if he did not pay Highspots.com the settlement the two sides had agreed to in mediation, Flair would be incarcerated for 90 days for willful contempt of court. Flair has until 6/27 to adhere to the settlement agreement.
source: pwinsider.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
