Bruiser Broady was stripped of the Florida State Heavyweight title.
August 24, 1982
Malcom "King Kong" Kirk died from a serious heart condition discovered after he fell ill after a match.
August 24, 1987
Ricky Steamboat defeated Steve Austin for the WCW U.S. Heavyweight title.
August 24, 1994
August 24, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
August 23, 2011
The Rock To Produce New Wrestling Pilot For NBC
Deadline.com is reporting that Dwayne "The Rock' Johnson is teaming up with Jerry Bruckheimer to produce a new pro wrestling themed pilot for NBC.
The show will reportedly be set in the 1980's and will be written by Bret Fletcher [Lost, Friday Night Lights] and Seamus Kevin Fahey [Kings, The Forgotten, Battlestar Gallactica].
Marissa McMahon Producing Another Movie
The Hollywood Reporter trade magazine reported on Monday that director Justin Lin “is developing Lone Wolf and Cub, an adaptation of the acclaimed epic samurai manga, with Marissa McMahon, the burgeoning producer and daughter-in-law of WWE CEO Vince McMahon. The duo is in the midst of packaging the project.”...More?
source: animemaka.com
WWE 'Be a STAR' Update
WWE wrote the following on Twitter last night:
”WWE would like to thank the Council For Unity in reconsidering its position on ‘Be a STAR’ and rejoining this important alliance. We would also like to thank our fans for taking the initiative and Standing Up for WWE, eloquently communicating why the Council for Unity should remain with ‘be a STAR” and why WWE’s participation in the anti-bullying movement is important to the cause.”
More Charges Against Matt Hardy
Prior to his arrest over the weekend, Matt Hardy had been recently cited for reckless driving and is scheduled for a 10/11 hearing in that matter.
This issue is totally separate from his arrest. No word how one may have a bearing on the other.
source: pwinsider.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Dick Shikat defeats Jim Londos in Philadelphia, PA. The National Boxing Association's wrestling division (later the National Wrestling Association) recognizes Shikat as the new World Champion.
August 23, 1929
Triple H defeats Mick Foley for his first WWF(E) World Title one night after SummerSlam.
August 23, 1999
Trips to Win
The weather forecast was terrible, a huge storm was on its way and we needed to leave Yakima as soon as possible. If we did not leave soon then we were in jeopardy of not making it to Seattle for Monday Night Raw the next day. However, as they say in entertainment, “The show must go on.” The treachery that was The White Pass would be waiting for us. The question was just how bad would it be?
The White Pass is Highway I-12 between Seattle and Yakima, and for five months a year it is a hellacious mountain thrill-ride of blanketing snow, severely icy conditions and blinding wind and rains. If we started the show 15 minutes early and only did two hours we had a fighters chance of making it to Seattle, even though it would be brutal and dangerous. The Road Agents and the always-reliable Tim White monitored the situation during the show, instructing everyone to leave as soon as their matches were complete. The main-event that included Evolution was not in question in any way, but there could be no “ha-ha” antics and no major histrionics that they were famous for, especially at house shows. And Batista couldn’t take his usual hour and a half shower. I knew right there I was in trouble, as I was always the last to leave the building.
We were getting into our respective cars in the secure parking lot, Orton, Flair, Batista and Triple H into their Escalade or Navigator, me into my Malibu, and said goodbye. Then Trips got out of the drivers seat and walked towards my car.
“You gonna be okay?” he asked.
“Sure Bro, I’ll be fine.”
“Take my number, if you get stuck I will come back and get you. Have a safe trip. Call me.”
That was the nicest thing anyone had said to me in my seven years with the company, a simple gesture that spoke volumes about the classiest act in wrestling, Paul Levesque. He was a leader, a friend, a gentleman, a champion and a compassionate co-worker. I will never forget that.
August 22, 2011
Rumor Mill - WWE Looking at Signing New Cruiserweight Wrestlers
There has been discussion within WWE lately about the company looking to see what cruiserweight or light heavyweight talents are out there and signing them to developmental deals.
It hasn't been confirmed yet that WWE will be doing a full-fledged revival of the cruiserweight division but they are interested in bringing talents who fit that bill. The idea is that cruiserweights will give guys like Evan Bourne or Sin Cara someone to work with and would add a quality of wrestling to WWE's undercard.
This goes back to Triple H and changes he is making as he slowly takes over day-to-day control of the company.
Rey Mysterio to Undergo Surgery
Rey Mysterio via Twitter:
"Need to have surgery again! Sorry4 the let down! Promise to make it back as soon as possible!Gonna miss what I luv most-ENTERTAINING U's!. Thank you all for keeping me in your thoughts & prayers! The good vibes give me faith & makes me stronger! 4real, 1luv-619"
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
