Shawn Michaels is the special guest referee for Triple H vs. Undertaker Hell In A Cell at WrestleMania.
March 5, 2012
Special Guest Referee for WM28 HIAC Match
This Day in Wrestling History
Paul Heyman replaces Jerry Lawler as the new announcer on RAW with Jim Ross.
March 5, 2001
March 4, 2012
Identity of FCW/WWE’s New Masked Wrestler
Benicio Salazar has been added to the WWE/FCW developmental roster. In Mexico, Salazar is known as El Hijo del Medico Asesino and Terror Negro. He is the son of Medico Asesino (Assassin Doctor).
March 3, 2012
Ex-WWE Writer Talks About Storyline to Bring Chyna Back to the WWE
Former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein (from 2006 - 2007) discusses a storyline pitched in 2006 to bring back Chyna to the WWE that would see her involved with Triple H and Shawn Michaels in the newly reformed DX, and address Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's relationship. Despite the writers and heads of creative responding positively to the idea, it was ultimately shot down by Vince McMahon.
From the March 2nd 2012 edition of the PWTorch Livecast with Wade Kellar
Not sure why they thought Vince would go for this...
McMahon's Investments Could be Worth Up to $355M
The two-time Republican Senate candidate and her famous husband Vince own between $92 million and $355 million in stocks, bonds and other securities that routinely pay the power couple millions in dividends and interest payments, according to a Greenwich Time analysis of McMahon's 2011 financial disclosure report that was filed with the Secretary of the Senate.
Candidates and sitting members of Congress are not required to give a specific amount of their investment holdings, just a range.
The couple's joint portfolio runs the gamut, from publicly traded stocks such as Apple, Target, McDonald's and Whole Foods Market, to municipal bonds in their home state of Connecticut, as well as private hedge fund investments.
source: greenwichtime.com
WWE Try-Out to be Held at George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced WWE try-outs scheduled for their annual Hall of Fame event on Friday, July 13 in Waterloo, Iowa. The try-out is open to wrestlers, referees, managers, and ring announcers. Scheduled to scout talent is WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Brisco. A special guest to-be-named later will join Brisco for the talent evaluation. A full press release is below:
For the second year in a row, in conjunction with the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend, A WWE Tryout will be held in Waterloo, Iowa. This year’s event will take place on Friday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. It is open to wrestlers, referees, managers, and ring announcers. On hand to scout talent last year was long-time WWE talent scout, Jerry Brisco. Brisco has been a part of the WWE for 3 decades and has been responsible for the signing of many WWE superstars including Brock Lesnar. This year Jerry Briscoe returns on behalf of the WWE in hopes of finding his next big signee. He will be assisted in assessing talent by a special guest to be named later. Last year, Jim Ross and Terry Funk were ringside giving words of advice to the participants. Also in attendance will be several promoters from throughout the Midwest. It will be a great chance to show what you have in front of people that may have never seen you before.
Update on Wade Barrett's Injury
PWInsider.com reports that WWE star Wade Barrett underwent surgery for his dislocated elbow this week and the injury was described as being "far worse than originally diagnosed." Barrett is now expected to miss three to four months.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ed "Strangler" Lewis defeats Joe Stecher in Chicago. Lewis wins with the headlock in just over two hours.
March 3, 1919
Magnum T.A. defeated Wahoo McDaniel for the NWA United States Title.
March 3, 1985
March 2, 2012
Triple H to Wrestle Before WrestleMania
The website for Madison Square Garden is advertising that Triple H will be in action for the upcoming live event on March 18th. Here is what was posted:
Just announced- after recently accepting a WrestleMania match vs. The Undertaker, The Game- HHH will be live in action at The Garden on March 18- exactly two weeks before his Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania 28!
source: wrestlinginc.com
Vince Russo's Statement On Leaving TNA
Vince Russo issued the following statement to PWInsider.com:
Despite the continuing rumors, speculation, and hearsay surrounding my departure from TNA Wrestling, in an effort to set the record straight, I was not fired, terminated, released, or let go from the company--it was my decision to walk away, and from there the separation was mutual, amicable and professional.
It simply makes good business sense that where someone of my talent and ability was not going to be used to their capability or capacity, that a parting of the ways was inevitable.
In closing, I’d like to thank my fellow writer and friend, Matt Conway, for giving me purpose, my friend and brother, Jeff Jarrett, for hiring me, Dixie Carter and the entire Carter family, for keeping me employed, but, more importantly, every man and woman in the locker room for giving me the opportunity, and ability, to work in the professional wrestling business for the past twenty years. Without their blood, sweat and tears . . . I would have not been able to support my family and make a living. My greatest loss by far is leaving them behind.
And truly, from the bottom of my heart, I wish TNA all the best in their future endeavors.
PS: I couldn’t help myself with that last line, but I truly DO wish TNA all the success in the world!
Peace,
Vince
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