October 23, 2011
Rumor Mill - Why JR Was Brought Back to TV so Quick
In regards to the Jim Ross angle at the Monday Night Raw tapings last Saturday in Mexico City, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that a decision was made to bring him back the following week after minute-by-minute television ratings showed a huge drop in viewers when Ross was "fired" two weeks ago. The company also received a ton of negative feedback on their social media outlets.
This Day in Wrestling History
Junzo Yoshinosato defeats Isao Yoshiwara in a tournament final to become the first Japanese Light Heavyweight Champion in Tokyo.
October 23, 1956
Abdullah the Butcher & Dr. Jerry Graham defeat Chris and John Tolos for the Vancouver version of the NWA Canadian Tag Team Title in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
October 23, 1967
WWF(E) Champion Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair wrestle their first match in Dayton, Ohio. Flair wins via count out.
October 23, 1991
Paul Orndorff & Paul Roma defeated the Patriot & Marcus Bagwell for the WCW World Tag Team title.
October 23, 1994
Alundra Blaze defeated Bertha Faye for the WWF(E) Women's title.
October 23, 1995
Rodney "Yokozuna" Anoa'i died of a heart attack at age 34.
October 23, 2000
AJ Styles defeated Syxx-Pac for the NWA-TNA X title.
October 23, 2002
October 22, 2011
IMPACT Wrestling Has Big Increase in TV Rating
The October 20th edition of Impact did a 1.35 rating with 2,019,000 viewers, their best number of the year.
CM Punk Battles Dean Ambrose at FCW, What Was Andy Leavine Doing?
WWE Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine was working the door at last night's FCW show in Kissimmee, Florida. Leavine was collecting ticket stubs from fans entering the building.
CM Punk appeared at last night's FCW show to sign autographs. After Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) defeated Yuko Takazoa, he cut a promo which brought out CM Punk to set up the main event.
Punk defeated Ambrose in a main event that went over 20 minutes. Several fans in attendance called it the best match they'd seen in FCW period. Punk also cut a promo after the match.
source: allwrestling.com
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."
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
