Ron Simmons will be announced as the next inductee into the Class of 2012 WWE Hall of Fame this year in Miami according to pwinsider.com. Simmons joins Edge, The Four Horsemen, Mike Tyson and Mil Mascaras as inductees announced so far.
February 6, 2012
Another Inductee for the 2012 WWE Hall Of Fame
WWE Partnering with NASCAR?
The following announcement was posted on the Daytona International Speedway's Twitter account and re-tweeted by WWE on Monday: "Make sure you tune into @WWE Monday Night Raw tonight for a special #DAYTONA500 announcement. #NASCAR." The annual Super Bowl/WrestleMania-level event takes place February 26 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
source: pwtorch.com
Shawn Michaels Advertised for Raw on Feb 13
WWE is advertising WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels for next Monday's Raw from San Diego for the final Raw leading to the Elimination Chamber PPV. Michaels's appearance begins a set of advertised special appearances building toward WrestleMania 28. Feb. 13 - Michaels, Feb. 20 - The Undertaker, and Feb. 27 - The Rock. Then, Rock is advertised for Raws on Mar. 5, 12, and 26.
This Day in Wrestling History
Two legends squared off for the NWA world title. Harley Race defeated Terry Funk to win the NWA world title in Toronto, Canada.
February 6, 1977
February 5, 2012
Hulk Hogan Comments on the Situation with HBK at SummerSlam 2005
"When Vince wanted Shawn to do the job, we went out and had the match, and everybody said 'Shawn oversold and he was making fun of you' and this, that and the other. I can look at it and see why people may say that. If Shawn was really doing that, you'd have to ask him. He's done it several times, not just with me. The reason the feud then didn't go any longer was because I shut it down. The next day, on the interview, I was expecting to return the favour. You beat me now I beat you and get the third one and keep it going, because he was such a great worker I thought we were going to have a great run. It could be my fault, maybe I had my feelings too much involved, but I thought his interview was going to be, 'You know what, I gotta give it to Hogan. He was better than me on that one night. But it will never happen again. I'm faster than him, but just at that moment the crowd were with him and he had the momentum, but it will never happen again'. I thought that was going to be the interview. I thought it was going to be a business interview but he came out and (sarcastically) went 'ooh, he was too fast, he was too young, he had too much hair' and I went 'ugh, I'm out'. I said to Vince 'Your boy... it's business'."
Natalya Tells Her Fans Not To Worry
For the second consecutive week on SmackDown, WWE suggested that Natalya Neidhart had farted during a backstage segment. As Natalya and Beth Phoenix were warming up for their match against Aksana and Tamina, sound effects simulating farting were heard. Santino Marella then walked into the area and displayed an alarmed reaction to the foul scent.
The angle has drawn the ire of many of the third generation wrestler’s fans on Twitter, who feel it’s doing her no favors. Natalya, however, thinks they should lighten up.
“I love to respond to all of you and answer your q’s but some of your comments are Debbie Downer-esque! Settle the tea kettles would ya?!” she wrote.
“What I’m trying to say to some of you is that life is too short to be so negative! So chin up, go for a jog or save a puppy! :)
“To everyone who is positive- I’ve got nothing but love for you… Like Tupac said! And thank you from the bottom of my heart. Goodnight!”
She then specifically responded to a message saying a lot of people are worried about the passing gas segments. She responded, “No one needs to worry about me:) except for the people at Louis Vuitton!”
source: pwmania.com
Former WWE Writer Says Stephanie McMahon is the Future of the WWE
Former WWE creative writer Alex Greenfield says Stephanie McMahon has a better creative mind than Triple H:
"Are You Serious" Episode One
From underneath Titan Tower, Road Dogg and Josh Mathews are forced to watch some of the most appalling, unpleasant and dreadful clips found in the WWE video library.
Live SmackDown Set for Later This Month
SyFy's TV listings reveal that the next live episode of WWE SmackDown will take place on Tuesday, February 21st. The show will air from the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois and will be the first SmackDown after the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.
The arena has announced a new start time of 6:15pm local time. Advertised locally is Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show and Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett in a Street Fight.
Possible Releases From FCW
It was reported Friday that the official website of WWE developmental league Florida Championship Wrestling removed Calvin Raines, Leroy Parks, Marcus Owens and Peter Orlov from their roster page, which indicates they have been released.
source: wrestlinginc.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Andre The Giant defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF(E) title on NBC's Friday Night's Main Event.
February 5, 1998
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
