In the latest edition of WWE Magazine cover-dated October 2011, Mae Young is profiled with an in-depth look at her career dating back to the mid-1900s to her cameo appearances today. At the end of the article is Young describing a promise made by WWE CEO Vince McMahon if Young lives to be 100-years-old.
"I plan on wrestling when I'm 100. My grandmother lived to be 113, so I figure I can make it into the ring when I'm 100. Vince promised me a match with his daughter, Stephanie, and his granddaughter, Aurora Rose, when I'm 100-years-old. I've got to live to see that."
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September 3, 2011
What Promise has Vince McMahon Made to Mae Young?
This Day in Wrestling History
Eddie Guerrero defeated Kurt Angle and Chyna for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
September 3, 2000
September 2, 2011
Update on WWE Interest in Dragon Gate Wrestlers
Pwinsider.com is reporting that there will be no immediate hiring of any DGUSA talents by WWE. Basically, the company reached out to several talents they were potentially interested in, so there's a few guys on the radar but no one who's about to get snatched up. Gabe Sapolsky was very happy that some of the roster was starting to get recognized for their work.
Santino Marella Involved in Car Accident
WWE Superstar Santino Marella suffered a separated left shoulder following a car accident Thursday night.
WWE.com spoke to Marella this morning about the incident.
"I had just left home and was going to get my hair cut before I began packing for WWE's trip to Puerto Rico," explained Marella. "[My barber] wasn't around, so I just decided to go home."
Marella was then hit by another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene of the collision until police arrived, and no foul play is suspected.
This Day in Wrestling History
WCW's Clash of The Champions XX celebrates its 20th year of wrestling on TBS. The show also featured the last appearance of Andre The Giant in the USA.
September 2, 1992
Eric Bischoff awarded Triple H the new WWE Raw World title, exclusive to Raw.
September 2, 2002
September 1, 2011
Is The Game Ready to Play at Night of Champions?
Triple H competed in one high-profile televised match this year – against The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVII – and he lost.
Despite his Hall of Fame-caliber resume, The Cerebral Assassin will be out of his element at Night of Champions September 18. No one will ever question his in-ring abilities, but in his new role as Chief Operating Officer of WWE, Triple H is treading in unfamiliar waters. Even The Game himself has admitted that he’s learning his new role day-by-day. Although a return to the ring should be effortless for a Superstar of his pedigree, the fact remains that Triple H is more than just an in-ring competitor. His plate isn’t just full – it’s spilling over, what with his corporate duties, his oversight of Superstars and his management of a billion-dollar business. All of these stressors, as well as The Game’s pride and desire to defend his family’s honor, are easy targets for CM Punk to exploit.
Speaking of Punk, he’s the first Superstar since “Stone Cold” Steve Austin to incite such a tidal wave of line-blurring upheaval – not just across WWE, but the entire media world. Punk is the hottest commodity in entertainment today – no exaggeration. “Cocky” and “confident” only begin to define the Straight Edge Superstar whose new attitude gives him a clear advantage against Triple H. Punk doesn’t care if he’s fired. Yes, he loves the WWE Universe, but he’ll do whatever it takes to win at Night of Champions, no matter the repercussions. Once upon a time, Triple H could afford to be unconscionable. Now, he has a Board of Directors to answer to.
More concerning for Triple H than anything else, though, is Punk’s record during the past nine months. It’s been spectacular. He’s notched wins over Rey Mysterio and John Cena, for the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank, no less. Even in his losses, Punk has proven himself to be a redoubtable adversary. He’s ready. He’s capable. And, despite Triple H’s COO title and corporate standing, Punk is in charge.
If history has taught us anything, it’s that The Game always carries an ace up his sleeve. But, if any opponent is in a position to best that hand, it’s the man with the aces tattooed on his arm.
source: wwe.com
Updated WrestleMania Buyrate Shows Increase
WWE has confirmed that in recalculating numbers for Wrestlemania 27, the show actually drew 1,120,000 buys. It had been originally reported as doing 1,059,000 buys. 663,000 of the buys were domestic. This would make it the second most purchased Wrestlemania of all time just behind Wrestlemania 23 in 2007 that drew 1,250,000 buys.
sources: wwe & wrestling observer newsletter
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair defeated "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WWF(E) Heavyweight Title.
September 1, 1992
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
