November 29, 2011
Update on Matt Hardy: Forced To Complete Rehab
According to ThePilot.com, Matt Hardy was ordered to complete his court mandated rehabilitation program as part of his release from jail on Monday. District Court Judge Robert Wilkins lowered the his bond from $1 million to $100,000.
"This was done over the state's objection," said District Attorney Maureen Krueger. If Hardy fails to complete rehab, his bond will increase to $250,000.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Jerry "The King" Lawler
November 29, 1949
Happy Birthday to John Bradshaw Layfield
November 29, 1967
Indy wrestler "The All American Jeff Peterson" lost his battle to lymphoma
November 29, 2002
Larry Lathman aka Moondog Spot died of a heart attack in the ring during Jerry Lawler's Birthday Bash show.
November 29, 2003
November 28, 2011
WWE Taking Cue From MTV For Network Launch
In advance of launching their network, WWE has purchased the domain IWantWWENetwork.com. Currently, the domain sends users to WWE.com. The idea will be to rally people to demand the network, which is literally how MTV handled their launch.
source: pwinsider.com
John Cena Says WWE Belt Should Change
Earlier today, John Cena posted the following on Twitter, in reference to the WWE spinner belt, which he debuted in 2005: "I have thought that for 3 years. Either classic [belt] or new. It needs a change."
This Day in Wrestling History
Magnum T.A. defeated Tully Blanchard for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title, Rick Morton & Robert Gibson defeated Ivan & Nikita Koloff for the NWA World Tag Team title and Buddy Landel defeated Terry Taylor for the Georgia National Heavyweight title
November 28, 1985
November 27, 2011
Raw Preview: John Cena to Enter Piper's Pit
Monday's WWE Raw SuperShow will kick off with a special presentation of WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's always inflammatory Piper's Pit. The Rowdy One's guest? None other than John Cena.
The site of some of WWE's most infamous moments, including Andre the Giant's betrayal of Hulk Hogan and the "Coconut Shot Heard ''Round the World," Piper's Pit is home to controversy, so expect serious fireworks when the Cenation leader settles in with the Scotsman. Rest assured, somewhere The Rock will be watching.
source: wwe.com
Stephanie McMahon Recognized as One of CableFAX Magazine's "Most Powerful Women in Cable"
Stephanie McMahon has been nominated as one of the "Most Powerful Women in Cable" by CableFAX magazine. This is the second time she has been nominated as she was also recognized in 2009. Her listing in the magazine can be viewed here. CableFAX will host a Most Powerful Women in Cable Breakfast on December 9, 2011 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., at the Grand Hyatt in NYC for all the honorees.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Davy Boy Smith aka the British Bulldog
November 27, 1962
Dennis Rodman filed a lawsuit against World Championship Wrestling. Rodman claimed that WCW still owed him money for his match at the BATB PPV
November 27, 1998
The Undertaker defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
November 27, 1991
November 26, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
After yet another "retirement," Frank Gotch returns to action defeating Carl Hammerschmidt in Minneapolis.
November 26, 1912
Charlie Cutler defeats Ed "Strangler" Lewis in Chicago.
November 26, 1913
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
