This Day in Wrestling History

The Blue Demon ( Alejandro Munoz) is born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
April 24, 1922
Better known as Blue Demon (Demonio Azul in Spanish), Munoz was a Mexican luchador Enmascarado (Masked professional wrestler) who was widely considered to be one of the greatest Mexican wrestlers of his time. He was affectionately referred to as "Blue" and was known for his signature blue wrestling mask.



Johnny Valentine passes away.
April 24, 2001


Buddy Rogers vs. Johnny Valentine - 1953

Johnny Valentine (born John Theodore Wisniski, September 22, 1928–April 24, 2001) was a professional wrestler with a career spanning almost three decades. He has been inducted into four halls of fame for his achievements in wrestling. Wisniski is the father of professional wrestler Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.

He held numerous world champion and regional titles, including the NWA United States Championship and the World Heavyweight title. He had long running rivalries with Bobo Brazil, Pat O'Connor, Buddy Rogers, Antonio Rocca, Lou Thesz, Harley Race, The Sheik, Wahoo McDaniel, Fritz von Erich, Bruno Sammartino, Johnny Powers, Antonio Inoki and Jack & Jerry Brisco. He alternated between being a villain and a hero during the Golden Era in the 1940s through 1960s of wrestling.

In 1975, he was injured in a plane crash; he suffered a broken back and was forced to retire from wrestling. He worked briefly as a manager before retiring altogether. He suffered from several health problems during his career, which worsened considerably after a fall in 2000. He died the following year.

source: wikipedia.org

Raw Results 04/23/12

WWE Releases Tough Enough Winner

br>Multiple wrestling media sources are reporting that 2011 WWE Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine (Big Andy) was quietly released by WWE some time ago. Leavine had been working under the name Kevin Hackmann in Florida Champoinship Wrestling. Prowrestling.net reports that Leavine had not been progressing well and was not being used on FCW TV recently.

Don’t Count UFC Boss Dana White Among the Brock Lesnar or WWE Detractors

“When he did the deal with the WWE, all the rumblings started with you guys," White told reporters. "He never called me. He never told me. He didn’t have to. It was always up front and said in his deal, he could do the WWE." White added, "I’m happy for him. To do what he did in the WWE, came here and did what he did, now he’s back over there. Good for him; good for them.”

source: mmaweekly.com

This Day in Wrestling History

Happy Birthday to:
Tony Atlas
April 23, 1956

Terry Gordy
April, 23, 1961

John Cena
April 23, 1977

Sting & Lex Luger, managed by Magnum T.A., win the third, and final, Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup tag team tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina by defeating Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson.
April 23, 1988

Curt Hennig defeated Tito Santana in a tournament final for his first WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
April 23, 1990

This Day in Wrestling History

The Blue Demon ( Alejandro Munoz) is born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
April 22, 1922

Blast From The Past: Triple H on 'Robot Chicken'

Status of Ronald Basham III vs. WWE, Dwayne Johnson & Paul Levesque

The case of Ronald Basham, III vs. WWE, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson & Paul "Triple H" Levesque (filed January 2011) appears to be set for a motion hearing on April 23, 2012 at 2:30 in the Jefferson County Circuit Court of Kentucky.

A little review to bring you up to speed:

The Courier Journal out of Louisville, Kentucky, is reporting that an 18 year old Indiana man is suing WWE, Triple H and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson over an alleged injury that took place at WWE's 2000 Judgment Day PPV.

The article notes, "An Indiana man has filed a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment, specifically naming former wrestler Dwayne Johnson, known as “The Rock,” and wrestler Paul Levesque, known as “Triple H,” claiming he suffered injuries at a wrestling event in Louisville more than a decade ago when he was 7 years old.

An attorney for Basham, who now is 18, filed the suit in Jefferson Circuit Court on Monday alleging Basham's right leg and knee were injured at the May 21, 2000, professional wrestling match billed as “Judgment Day.”

As the wrestlers pushed and shoved each other, one collided with an audience member, then shoved that person into the audience toward Basham. The lawsuit alleges that Johnson then pushed that same spectator again into a woman, causing her to fall on Basham, causing his injuries.

The lawsuit accuses the WWE of failing to properly stage the match and provide adequate security for its customers. Both Johnson and Levesque are accused of “reckless, willful and wanton conduct.” You can read the entire article by clicking here.

A few days after the lawsuit wsa filed, TMZ.com published photos of Basham participating in stock car racing. The article also noted that he played football in high school even though his suit claims severe knee injuries.

I'm sure WWE's legal pitbull, Jerry McDevitt will have some fun with this one.

This Day in Wrestling History

Ken Patera defeated Pat Patterson for the WWWF(WWE) Intercontinental title.
April 21, 1980

Hulk Hogan defeated Triple H for the WWF(E) Unified Heavyweight title.
April 21, 2002

SmackDown Results 04/20/12

‘Dead Man Down’ Filming Set As WWE Studios Joins IM Global In Co-Financing

Principal photography for Dead Man Down, a romantic thriller directed by Niels Arden Oplev, is slated to begin Monday in Philadelphia. The movie stars Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard and Dominic Cooper. Oplev directed Rapace in an earlier revenge-themed movie, the Danish version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Farrell plays a crime lord’s right-hand man who is seduced by Rapace’s character in a scheme to exact retribution. Financing, sales and distribution company IM Global founder and CEO Stuart Ford and WWE Studios President Michael Luisi also announced that WWE Studios has joined IM Global as co-financier on the project. Neal Moritz’s Original Film and screenwriter J.H. Wyman of Frequency Films are producing the $30 million movie.

source: deadline.com

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