In its continuing quest to make Paul "Triple H" Levesque a viable movie star, WWE casts the hulking wrestler in yet another ex-con role in "Inside Out," sandwiching him between Michael Rapaport and Parker Posey, arguably two of Hollywood's quirkiest supporting players. But their flakiness effectively plays off the taciturn, muscle-bound Levesque, whose cliched choice to go straight or crooked, juxtaposed with Rapaport's loose-cannon loquaciousness, turns moral questions into an entertaining vaudeville routine. Veering crazily in tone, "Inside Out" might fail to catapult its star into wider acceptability, but should delight fans of lightly absurd actioners upon its limited Sept. 9 release...More?
September 9, 2011
Variety Reviews "Inside Out"
DX Reunion on Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures
Triple H's guest appearance on Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures will be finally air next Tuesday night September 13th, 2011.
The episode will be a two-part show that features the DX reunion of HBK & HHH. Watch it on Tuesdays 11:30pm eastern (8:30 pm pacific) / 3:00am (12:00am pacific), Saturdays at 7:00pm eastern (4:00pm pacific) only on the Outdoor Channel - Ch-406 on XFINITY TV, Ch-606 on DirectTV, Ch-396 on Dish Network. For more info about Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures, www.mrahunting.com
source: wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
In what was described as one of the greatest matches ever in Phoenix, Arizona, Jim Londos defeats Pete Sauer.
September 9, 1929
WWWF(WWE) World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeats Gorilla Monsoon in a Texas Death match at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
September 9, 1967
Dusty Rhodes defeated Arn Anderson for the NWA Television title.
September 9, 1986
In order to rival the Billy & Chuck wedding on SmackDown, Eric Bischoff introduces HLA (Hot Lesbian Action) to the RAW audience.
September 9, 2002
September 8, 2011
Jeff Hardy Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges, Gets 10 Days in Jail
Professional wrestling star Jeff Hardy was sentenced today to 10 days in jail, 30 months of probation and a $100,000 fine as part of a plea deal that will keep him out of prison. The start date of the jail sentence will be arranged at a future date with his probation officer.
Hardy, 34, who lives in the 200 block of Boys Camp Road in Cameron, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver a controlled substance and a single count of conspiracy to traffic in a substance containing opium, all felonies.
Hardy was arrested Sept. 11, 2009, in a raid on his home and charged with several felony drug counts including trafficking in opium by possession, possession of cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for keeping and selling controlled substances, and two counts of possession with intent to sell a controlled substance.
As a result of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped the other charges but said he must remain in a dug abuse treatment program.
Eric Bischoff is "disappointed and embarrassed" for TNA Champion Kurt Angle, says releasing Matt Hardy was "a great decision," and admits to having doubts regarding Jeff Hardy
Triple H talks 'Inside Out'
So when WWE superstar Triple H is sitting comfortably in the living room with his wife to watch a WWE Studios movie, featuring him, there may be an uncomfortable moment or two, depending on the script.
“When the kissing scene comes up, my wife just leaves the room,” Triple H said during an interview to promote the latest WWE Studios release “Inside Out.”
“It would be very quiet for a long time. The [Triple H] kissing scenes don’t go over very big in my house.”
Fortunately for Triple H (or unfortunately as “Inside Out” also stars the attractive Parker Posey), there won’t be much room leaving on this flick. “Inside Out” is more a crime drama than a love story, and the cast is solid with Michael Rapaport, Julie White, Michael Cudlitz, Juliette Goglia, Posey, Triple H and the legendary Bruce Dern.
“Inside Out for me was a phenomenal experience because I worked with Michael Rapaport, Parker Posey, Julie White, Michael Cudlitz, Bruce Dern,” Triple H said. “That’s a pretty heavy duty list of very good actors.”...More?
source: miamiherald.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Verne Gagne defeats Miguel Guzman in Houston, Texas for the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title, ending Guzman's fifth title reign, and beginning his second run with the belt.
September 8, 1950
El Mongol defeats Mr. Wrestling for the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title in Atlanta, starting his fourth run with the belt.
September 8, 1967
Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson defeats WWF(E) World Champion Bob Backlund via countout in a rare champion vs. champion match in Springfield, Massachusetts.
September 8, 1979
Ric Flair is stripped of recognition as the official NWA World Champion after being fired from WCW in 1991.
September 8, 1991
September 7, 2011
Shays Unsure How to Overcome McMahon Money
Former Rep. Chris Shays has settled on running for Connecticut's open Senate seat, but hasn't yet determined how he'll overcome Linda McMahon's personal resources in a potential GOP primary.
"I don't know. I don't know how you overcome that, I honestly don't," Shays replied when asked by POLITICO about the prospect of facing a multi-million dollar spending deficit in a campaign against the former WWE executive. "I don't have a solution on how you overcome the fact that you need money to run."
Shays, who spoke to POLITICO in a brief interview following his appearance on a panel at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, acknowledged that McMahon will enjoy a natural advantage in a match-up that appears to be increasingly likely.
"The advantage she has is she won't have to spend any time raising money. I'll have to spend time raising money. The time I spend raising money is the time I can't be out there meeting voters," he said...More?
source: politico.com
Rumor Mill - Movie Role Reason for Kevin Nash's "Firing"
The reason for Nash’s exit from the WWE storylines is because Nash has booked a movie role, likely the same one that he is dieting for. Word is that the people behind the movie didn’t want to insure Nash for filming while he was working as a pro wrestler. Nash will likely stay gone until he is done filming the movie. No word yet if this will affect any of his independent dates.
partial source: pwinsider.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
