Happy Birthday to Hulk Hogan.
August 11, 1953
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August 11, 2011
August 10, 2011
Mike Pavone, EVP WWE Studios Has Left The WWE
WWE filed a report with the SEC noting that Mike Pavone, head of WWE Studios and an officer with the company has left effective August 5th to "pursue other interests".
Rumor Mill - Triple H Looking to Change the Tag Team Division
Pwinsider.com is reporting that Triple H is serious about introducing new talents through vignettes and promos. It's also being said that Triple H is interested in reviving the WWE Tag Team division. Word is that they are really starting to recruit tag teams and see if some names are under contract to other promotions.
There has been talk internally about The Brisco Brothers but they are signed to Ring of Honor. There has also been a lot of talk about TNA's Beer Money and bringing them in once they are able to get away from TNA.
Regarding the Kings of Wrestling - Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli coming, the talk is that they will indeed be brought in together as a tag team and not singles wrestlers.
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.
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
August 9, 2011
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?"
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
