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August 15, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
WCW Clash of the Champions 33 takes place in Denver, CO featuring Ric Flair vs. Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Title. Flair wins the match via DQ, allowing Hogan to retain World Title.
August 15, 1998
August 14, 2011
WWE SummerSlam PPV Results 2011
Adam Jones of the band "Tool" played the National Anthem to open tonight's pay-per-view from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. 17,404 was the announced attendance for tonight's show.
The Miz, R-Truth & Alberto Del-Rio vs. Kofi Kingston, John Morrison & Rey Mysterio
Winners: Kofi Kingston, John Morrison & Rey Mysterio
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
Winner: Mark Henry
Divas Champion Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix
Winner: Kelly Kelly (c)
Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett
Winner: Wade Barrett
World Heavyweight Champion Christian vs. Randy Orton (No Holds Barred Match)
Winner: Randy Orton - New World Heavyweight Champion
John Cena vs. CM Punk (Undisputed WWE Championship Match with special guest referee Triple H)>
Winner: Alberto Del Rio - New WWE Champion
CM Punk nails GTS on Cena gets his foot on the ropes. Triple H doesn't see this and counts the pin. Kevin Nash returns and attacks Punk. Alberto Del Rio cashes in his Money In The Bank briefcase and defeats CM Punk to become the new champion.
Backstage issues involving Hulk Hogan and Vince Russo at Hardcore Justice
There was a major argument between Hulk Hogan and TNA head writer Vince Russo at the Hardcore Justice pay-per-view last Sunday regarding the finish of the Kurt Angle vs. Sting main event. Hogan was frustrated enough that he was telling people that Russo doesn't know anything because he's never been a wrestler.
Hogan and Russo made up at the Impact Wrestling taping on Monday. However, there has been noticeable tension among some of the power players in the company at the three days of Impact Wrestling tapings that followed...More?
source: prowrestling.net
Pop Culture's Most Memorable Wrestlers
Triple H
He may have missed out on starring in the role he was born to play -- the lead in "Thor," of course -- but that doesn't mean his career hasn't thrived. The man who began his career in the ring as well-mannered aristocrat Hunter Hearst Helmsley has had a successful wrestling career, married Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie, and is currently the chief operating officer of World Wrestling Enterprises.
View the complete list here.
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This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Bob Backlund
August 14, 1949
Happy Birthday to Bobby Eaton
August 14, 1958
Lance Storm awards "Primetime" Elix Skipper the WCW Cruiserweight Title & Carl Ouelette WCW Hardcore Title.
August 14, 2000
August 13, 2011
Former TNA Star Makes ROH Return
PWInsider.com is reporting that former TNA star Desmond Wolfe, whose real name is Nigel McGuinnness, made his return to Ring of Honor at tonight's TV tapings. McGuinness will join Kevin Kelly as part of the ROH announce team.
Roster Revealed For WWE ’12 Videogame
The roster for the upcoming WWE ’12 videogame has been announced. The game is scheduled to be released on November 22nd, 2011 in North America and Canada, on November 24th, 2011 in Australia and New Zealand and on November 25th, 2011 across Europe. Click here.
