Six minutes and twenty five seconds. That's how long it took CM Punk to turn the wrestling world on its ear. The questions – "who knew", "who didn't know", and "what was real" are all there right now. Is this the launch of a new era for WWE? Is this the AUSTIN 3:16 of this generation? Or is this a promo that will sell one PPV and then never be talked about again?
In this new Formerly Creative Podcast I assemble a few of the former WWE Creative Team Members – Alex Greenfield, Andrew Goldstein and John Carle. We all were excited to hop on the line and talk about this. That's what is so great about the six minutes and twenty five seconds from Monday Night. Listen to our excitement in this podcast at IWantWrestling.com or subscribe on iTunes.
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June 29, 2011
"Formerly Creative" Looks at the CM Punk Promo
June 28, 2011
Triple H Will Be At SummerSlam Axxess 2011
Saturday, August 13:
• Meet WWE Superstar The Miz from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Meet WWE Superstar Triple H from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Meet WWE Superstar Randy Orton from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Meet WWE Superstar John Cena from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Click here for more info.
Hulk Hogan Gets In Trouble For Speaking Too Soon
On Bubba the Love Sponge's radio show Hulk Hogan noted that he got in trouble for tweeting that Impact Wrestling would be taping every other show outside of the Impact Wrestling Zone from August. This announcement was incorrect on his part as they only plan to test the proposed schedule and nothing is set in stone.
Linda Hogan: "I Was Afraid Hulk Was Gonna Kill Me!"
Linda Hogan appeared on NBC's "Today" show promoting her new book, commenting on her marriage with Hulk Hogan, his alleged drug use and fearing for her life.
Hulk Hogan's response - Linda is 'Delusional'
WWE Posts Official Update On CM Punk's Suspension
As of Tuesday, June 28, WWE and CM Punk have reached an agreement that Punk will fulfill his non-televised live event obligations for the remainder of his contract, through July 17. Furthermore, both sides have mutually agreed not to disparage one another.
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch wrestles his first match since April 1913, defeating Henry Ordemann in Humboldt, Iowa.
June 28, 1915
In a memorable moment Jimmy Snuka does a cross body dive off the top of a steel cage in Madison Square Garden. Snuka missed the cross body, which allowed Bob Backlund to climb out of the cage and win the match.
June 28, 1982
Chief Jay & Jules Strongbow defeated Mr. Fuji & Mr. Saito for the WWWF(WWE) Tag Team title.
June 28, 1982
Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
June 28, 1999
June 27, 2011
Rumor Mill - Backstage Reaction to CM Punk's Raw Promo
While some people backstage knew it was coming, CM Punk's shoot promo on Monday Night Raw certainly had everyone buzzing. When Punk started talking about being "a Paul Heyman guy," and referenced controversial, past WWE names like Brock Lesnar, many wrestlers watching on the monitor were said to be "simply and solidly stunned" according to one WWE Superstar we spoke with, and several others were trying to find out Talent Exec John Laurinaitis' reaction as well.
While no one believes Punk went into business for himself, the majority of the Raw locker room was said to be "in shock" (according to one source in production) over how strong the shoot promo was, and the delivery.
source: wrestlezone.com
WWE "Suspends" CM Punk Following Tonight's Raw
From wwe.com:
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon suspends CM Punk
Raw’s abrupt conclusion Monday night was not due to technical difficulties. The decision to suddenly end the broadcast in that manner was made by WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, who gave this quote to WWE.com:
“CM Punk was suspended indefinitely for his unprofessional conduct as soon as Raw went off the air.”
With his WWE contract expiring on July 17, one can only assume that this suspension effectively terminates CM Punk’s tenure with WWE.
Update on Jeff Hardy's Drug Case
Prosecutors hope to wrap up the drug case against professional wrestler Jeff Hardy this week.
A judge Monday was supposed to hear the results of a review of whether Hardy should be accepted into an inpatient substance abuse addiction program in lieu of jail time. However, the hearing was postponed because of scheduling conflicts with a civil case that needs to use the courtroom.
Assistant District Attorney Warren McSweeney said Judge James Webb put the case on stand-by, and Hardy is likely to be called back to court some time Thursday.
In April, Hardy's lawyer said his client was working with Moore County's Sentencing Services program to pursue a treatment program as an alternative to serving jail time.
At Hardy's last court hearing, Becky Carlson, the county's sentencing services administrator, told the judge Hardy was borderline in his need for a 28-day inpatient treatment program, though she had only formed an initial opinion...More?
source: fayobserver.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
