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October 21, 2011
Sports Agency ISM Loses Big Client; Shane McMahon an Investor
U.S. Open golf champion Rory McIlroy split with his agents at International Sports Management (ISM) and joined Horizon Sports Management.
The 22-year-old from Northern Ireland, third in the Official World Golf Ranking, had been with ISM and manager Andrew “Chubby” Chandler since turning professional in 2007.
Shane McMahon is on the Board of Directors of ISM and an investor...More?
source: businessweek.com
DVD Preview: WWE's Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart - The Hitman talks about his frustrations with HBK
Sheamus Comments on Not Being on Twitter
"No, I'm still not on Twitter, fella. I see a lot of guys doing it, but I just don't see the appeal. It's not my thing. You know, I like what I do on Raw or SmackDown to be what people remember me for, not what I say on Twitter. That's what Triple H did, what The Rock and Stone Cold [Steve Austin] did. Times are changing, but I want people to remember what Sheamus did in the ring as The Celtic Warrior, not some tweet about having a banana sandwich or chocolate milk today."
Travis Tomko Entering WWE Sponsored Rehab
Former WWE and TNA star Travis Tomko is entering a WWE sponsored rehab program according to his attorney James McCune: "He’s very grateful for all the support he’s received from his friends, family and fans around the world. Mr. Tomko realizes he is struggling with an addiction and with the support of his family and the WWE, he is voluntarily checking himself into an undisclosed treatment facility to receive the help he needs for a successful recovery."
Tomko was arrested on 10, October after allegedly stealing oxycodone from a local pharmacy. He was later found in a restaurant bathroom having melted down and injected the drug, according to police reports.
This Day in Wrestling History
Mayor Bosse and the Sheriff of Evansville, IN confiscate the $2,756 in ticket sales from the previous night's match on the basis that they believe the Stecher-Lewis match was "not on the square" and was in fact "rigged." Mayor Bosse then proclaims that there would be no more wrestling in Evansville. Show promoter W. F. Barton is left with just $13 after the incident and claimed to owe $400 to the wrestlers.
October 21, 1915
All Japan Pro Wrestling holds it's first ever show at Machida City Gym in Tokyo, Japan. The show is headlined by a two out of three fall tag team match, with Bruno Sammartino & Terry Funk defeating Giant Baba & Thunder Sugiyama. Funk pinned Sugiyama to win the first fall, Sugiyama pinned Funk to win the second, and Baba & Sugiyama were counted out in the final fall.
October 21, 1972
Ernie Ladd defeats Carlos Colon in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the WWC North American Heavyweight Title.
October 21, 1974
Ken Patera defeats Tony Atlas to win his second NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title in Greensboro, North Carolina.
October 21, 1978
Triple H defeated Marc Mero for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
October 21, 1996
Chris Jericho defeated The Rock for the WCW Heavyweight title.
October 21, 2001
Triple H simulated sex with a mannequin while dressed as Kane, in the infamous Katie Vick necrophilia skit.
October 21, 2002
October 20, 2011
Shawn Michaels Comments on ESPN's Piece on Scott Hall
Shawn Michaels just posted the following on his Twitter account:
"FYI- I did not see the piece on Scott. Scott. Kev, Kid & Hunter r my friends. Sharing our personal info or insight on here aint happening. Much like when u ask me my opinion on RAW or other wrestlers. I don't do it. The net is flooded w/opinions. I don't think u need one more."
Wrestling Legend Scott Hall's Tragic Twist After Documentary's Happy Ending
WWE legend Scott Hall's emotional reunion with his estranged son at the end of ESPN's documentary about the wrestler was short-lived -- sources tell TMZ, Scott's drug problems have once again forced the two apart.
In case you missed it, ESPN aired a heartfelt documentary about Scott Hall last night -- chronicling the wrestler's drug-fueled fall from grace -- in which Scott and his son Cody poignantly reunited after not speaking for years.
The documentary ended on a promising note -- with the father-son duo working together to launch Cody's wrestling career.
But Scott's ex-wife Dana tells TMZ, the reunion in May barely lasted a month -- and once again, the two are no longer on speaking terms.
We're told Cody gave up on his dad due to "constant verbal abuse from Scott while he was binging" -- and he soon moved back home with his mom.
Dana tells us, Cody simply felt it was "too hard seeing his dad in that kind of state." We're told Cody has no current plans to continue wrestling. Scott's rep had no comment.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
