Baltimore Sun Writer Joins WWE Creative Team

Kevin Eck, writer of the Ring Posts wrestling blog will be joining the WWE creative team at the end of the month:

"It was a little more than four years ago that I launched Ring Posts on baltimoresun.com and began a chapter in my career that has been both fun and gratifying.

This entry will mark the closing of that chapter and the opening of a new one.

I am leaving my job as sports content editor and pro wrestling blogger at The Baltimore Sun to become a member of the WWE creative team."...More?

It is also being reported that Eck will be working with Triple H's Talent Development Department.

Interview with John Morrison

Princess Victoria: A Career Cut Short

Some remember the dates of their first championship or their wrestling debut. For Princess Victoria it's September 1, 1984 that is etched in her memory. That was the night she broke her neck and never wrestled again...More?

source: slam wrestling

This Day in Wrestling History

Happy Birthday to Savio Vega
August 10, 1966

Hulk Hogan defeated the Giant for the WCW Heavyweight title.
August 10, 1996

Lex Luger defeated Bret Hart for the WCW US Heavyweight title.
August 10, 1998

Christian defeats Booker T for the WWE IC Title at a RAW brand House Show. Booker T was forced to drop the title due to an injury.
August 10, 2003

WWE NXT Results 08/09/11

Video: Triple H reveals he will officiate the Undisputed WWE Championship Match at SummerSlam

Gail Kim Addresses Her Status With WWE

Gail Kim via Twitter:

"This is the current situation 4 every1 who's asking: I quit last mon. And apparently after a total of 5 yrs of working for a co. where I was not utilized or appreciated,I'm now 4 some reason,valuable enough 2 keep me under the remainder of my contract so I can't work elsewhere. Controlling? Thoughts?"

John Cena, CM Punk, John Laurinaitis & Triple H Segment Raw 08/08/11

New Writer Assigned to Triple H's Talent Development Department

PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE has hired a new writer to work specifically with Triple H. His duties will be to help create new talent. No other details are known at this time other than the new writer is set to begin work at the end of this month.

Triple H Added As Guest Referee For SummerSlam Main Event

Triple H announced on RAW tonight that he will be the special referee for John Cena and CM Punk's WWE Championship match at Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view. SummerSlam will take place Sunday from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

This Day in Wrestling History

Ric Flair defeated Dusty Rhodes for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
August 9, 1986

Hulk Hogan defeated Lex Luger for the WCW Heavyweight title.
August 9, 1997

Raw Results 08/08/11