The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Kevin Nash was pulled from his match against CM Punk at the Night of Champions PPV due to medical reasons, although those reasons are not fully known at this time. WWE creative have been under a lot of pressure to build two strong shows this week, the first being the RAW Supershow and tonight's WWE SuperSmackdown LIVE. At some stage during last night's RAW an audible was called to scrap Triple H's return to the ring at the Survivor Series PPV and replace Nash with HHH vs. Punk at Night of Champions.
August 30, 2011
Rumor Mill - Kevin Nash Unable to Compete Due to Medical Reasons?
The Supershow Era Begins
Triple H announced on Raw that moving forward the Superstars of both Raw and SmackDown will appear on Monday Night Raw.
This Day in Wrestling History
Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon defeated Crusher & Dick the Bruiser for the AWA Tag Team title.
August 30, 1969
Paul Orndorf defeated Vader in a locker room brawl and Vader left WCW.
August 30, 1995
Triple H defeats The Rock for the WWF(E) IC Title in a Ladder Match at SummerSlam at Madison Square Garden.
August 30, 1998
August 29, 2011
Raw Results: Triple H to Battle CM Punk
As if Triple H isn’t busy enough. Not only did WWE’s Chief Operating Officer figure prominently throughout the first ever Raw SuperShow, combining Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown, he also informed one Superstar that he’ll be hanging up the suit and tie to square off in three weeks at Night of Champions.
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. WWE COO Triple H informed CM Punk at the end of the night that he had spoken with WWE’s Board of Directors – CM Punk’s match against Kevin Nash at Night of Champions had been canceled. Instead, Punk will be facing a different opponent, Triple H himself!
Rumor Mill - WWE Interested In Several Dragon Gate USA Talents
According to PWInsider, WWE has expressed interest in several currently signed Dragon Gate USA talents. DGUSA has said reportedly said that they will release talents from contracts if it means they will get a WWE deal, but declined to identify any of the talents WWE is currently interested in.
This Day in Wrestling History
"The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith defeats Bret "Hitman" Hart for the WWF(E) IC Title in a classic match at Wembley Stadium in London in front of 82,000 fans.
August 29, 1992
August 28, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Tully Blanchard for the Georgia National Heavyweight title.
August 28, 1986
The Ultimate Warrior defeated Rick Rude for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 28, 1989
Shawn Michaels & Diesel defeated the Headshrinkers for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
August 28, 1994
August 27, 2011
WWE Reps Announced for Harley Race Wrestling Camp
World League Wrestling has announced an initial list of individuals scouting talent at the annual Harley Race training camp October 17-21 in Missouri. Representing WWE will be Ricky Steamboat and William Regal. Also attending will be Kevin Von Erich. From the NOAH promotion in Japan will be Ryu Nakata and fellow employee Ken Hirayama. Several current WWE wrestlers went through Race's camp before they were signed to WWE contracts.
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This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Sgt. Slaughter.
August 27, 1948
Kerry Von Erich defeated Curt Hennig for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title and The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
August 27, 1990
Eastern Championship Wrestling was renamed Extreme Championship Wrestling.
August 27, 1994
Bertha Faye defeated Alundra Blaze for the WWF(E) Women's title.
August 27, 1995
ECW debuts on National TV on TNN. The show would air for the last time on October 6th, 2000 and eventually lead to the company's demise.
August 27, 1999
Chyna defeated Val Venis by pinning Trish Stratus in a tag match for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 27, 2000
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
