October 22, 2011
Concussion Forces Former Diva To Take An Indefinite Leave From Wrestling
Former WWE Diva Serena suffered a nasty concussion at the recent SHIMMER TV tapings. She says her doctors have advised her to think about other lines of work and she is out of action indefinitely. She noted on Twitter that she has more tests coming up this week and wrote the following message:
"A message to all my supporters- I recently sustained a rather serious concussion and following my doctors instructions, will not wrestle for a period of time. I apologize to those who were looking forward to seeing me anytime in the near future. I will keep you all posted"
NBC Sports to Relocate to Stamford, CT Home of the WWE
NBC Sports has agreed to move from New York City to Stamford to take advantage of tax breaks, adding to a growing film and TV presence in the southwestern Connecticut city, a state official said Friday.
In 2009, Maury Povich’s “Maury” left New York for Stamford, joined by two other NBC Universal properties, “The Jerry Springer Show” and “The Steve Wilkos Show,” which relocated from Chicago. The city also has become home to the headquarters of WWE and the sports network Versus...More?
source: washingtonpost.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to WWE Hall of Famer Pedro Morales
October 22, 1942
Shawn Michaels forfeited the WWF(E) Intercontinental title to Shane Douglas.
October 22, 1995
Kurt Angle defeated the Rock for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
October 22, 2000
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
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
