The Brighthouse network in Florida has three more Florida Championship Wrestling TV shows to air so the new WWE NXT will begin airing there in HD on July 22nd. The new timeslot will be Sundays at 6pm with replays on Thursdays at 11pm. WWE told Brighthouse that while they decided against airing the new NXT online, they wanted to air it locally because FCW runs most of their shows in the Brighthouse viewing area. While Brighthouse is expecting to air the NXT show in a few weeks, they have not received the first tape yet.
July 4, 2012
WWE’s New NXT Airing on Local TV
More on Triple H's Conversation with Bruno Sammartino
It was reported earlier this week by The Wrestling Observer that Triple H had reached out to wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino, who has a troubled relationship with WWE and Vince McMahon, about being inducted into the 2013 Hall of Fame. Sammartino issued a statement later saying he was turning down WWE's invitation for the Hall. The Observer followed up and said Sammartino wasn't impressed by Triple H's approach on the phone. Sammartino issued another statement saying those reports were not true.
PWInsiderElite.com spoke with Sammartino this week about the reports. Sammartino discussed his talks with Triple H, his recent visit to Ring of Honor and more. Here are some highlights about his phone call with Triple H, thanks to Vinnie for passing along:
* Sammartino said Triple H was a gentleman, impressed him and they talked for a while. Triple H wanted to open communication because he was aware of the bad relationship between Vince and Bruno. Triple H figured Sammartino being inducted in the NY/NJ area would be good for the fans.
* Bruno mentioned that Triple H cited Madison Square Garden as a possible location for the ceremony.
* Bruno turned down the invite because he has issues with WWE and wouldn't feel right going into the Hall. Sammartino said he appreciated everything Triple H and WWE offered but in good conscious, he could not do it. Bruno brought up WWE not having a physical building for their Hall of Fame and the fact that they have non-wrestlers inducted.
* Regarding a future relationship with WWE, Bruno said there is no interest and as long as Vince McMahon is in the company, he doesn't think anything will happen between the two sides.
* Sammartino believes Triple H wants to do the right things for the business. Triple H told him that he respects the wrestling of yesteryear's and was trying to move away from some of the more racier stuff we've seen.
SummerSlam Axxess Schedule
The ultimate WWE fan experience of the summer – SummerSlam Axxess – returns to Los Angeles Saturday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE. This event, which will be held outdoors rain or shine, is one that no member of the WWE Universe will want to miss!
TICKETS
On sale Saturday, July 14 at 10 a.m. PT:
- All Ticketmaster Outlets
- Ticketmaster.com
- Charge by phone: 800-745-3000
- Staples Center Box Office (Box office opens on Monday, July 16, at 10 a.m. PT)
General Admission Tickets - $25*
Limited VIP Tickets - $95*
*Prices are PER SESSION and do not include applicable fees or sales tax.
VIP SUPERSTAR APPEARANCES
Saturday, August 18
Meet WWE Superstar Sheamus from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Triple H from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Randy Orton from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar John Cena from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 19
Meet WWE Superstar CM Punk from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Meet WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:
• (1) 8x10 glossy photo of the appearing Superstar.
• (1) Autograph on your chosen item (glossy photo provided by WWE or other item you bring with you).
• Access to the VIP standing area around the ring.
• Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance.
• NEW FOR 2012! Your photo with the appearing Superstar at the VIP autograph stage taken by a professional photographer that will be e-mailed to you after the event. Please note that additional posed photos with your personal camera or camera phone will not be permitted due to time constraints.
ATTRACTIONS
Live matches, Superstar Q&A's, Superstar signings and much more. Check back for a full list of attractions and Superstar signing schedule!
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Triple H Meets One of His Fans
source: nashuacenter.org
This Day in Wrestling History
Joe Stecher wrestles Ed "Strangler" Lewis to a four hour and fifty-two minute draw in Omaha, NE in front of 18,000 fans in what was described as one of the most boring matches ever with Lewis stalling for most of the match trying to wear out Stecher.
July 4, 1916
Happy Birthday to Barry Windham and Sid Vicious
July 4, 1960
Paul Orndorff defeated Jake Roberts for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
July 4, 1981
WWF(E) World Champion, Bob Backlund faces NWA World Champion Ric Flair in Atlanta, GA. The match ends after 20 minutes, a double disqualification.
July 4, 1982
Adrian Adonis, Pat Kelly and The Canadian Wildman Dave McKigney were killed in an automobile accident.
July 4, 1988
Referee Joey Marella was killed in an automobile accident.
July 4, 1994
July 3, 2012
The Next Acting SmackDown General Manager Is...
WWE Superstar Zack Ryder won a 20-man "Great American Bash Battle Royal" on tonight's Live Smackdown special to become the acting General Manager of Smackdown next Friday night! The match included stars from both Raw and Smackdown, such as John Cena, Daniel Bryan, and WWE Champion CM Punk.
The acting General Manager for the upcoming edition of Raw Supershow has not yet been announced.
Video: Brock Lesnar's agent Paul Heyman says Brock Lesnar will appear on Raw's 1,000th episode to confront Triple H
Jim Ross Comments on AJ Lee
“For my money AJ stole the show Monday night. Her crazy train, dementia riddled, girl next door persona is working. AJ makes Glenn Close’s character in ‘Fatal Attraction’ look like Paula Deen. When is the last time that a female garnered the closing shot on a Raw episode? AJ’s image was the last one we saw from the arena Monday night. I remember the RAW that Trish and Lita closed the show in a memorable bout. What else from the ladies has closed the show on RAW?”
WWE Files Motion to Dismiss TNA Lawsuit
WWE filed a motion on 6/28 with the Nashville Chancery Court requesting that TNA's lawsuit against them be dismissed.
WWE's argument requesting the dismissal noted:
*TNA's lawsuit did not feature any legitimate proof that WWE had attempted to entice contracted TNA talents, including the named Ric Flair, to come work for them and breach their TNA deals.
*That Flair, who was described as a signed TNA talent in the lawsuit, had actually been terminated by TNA prior to the lawsuit being filed.
*TNA's allegation that WWE had misappropriated their trade secrets falls under the scope of TN's Uniform Trade Acts Secret (TUTSA)and that TNA has "failed to state claims upon which relief must be granted" in their lawsuit. Since TNA's only claim of unfair competition is based on the allegation that WWE received material from Brian Wittenstein to allegedly coerce their wrestlers to come to WWE, it would fai to qualify to go further as a lawsuit under TUTSA.
*The same TUTSA requirements would prevent TNA's conspiracy claim against WWE.
*TNA's claim of conversion, under TUTSA would require that physical property alleged to have been stolen derives its value from the trade secrets it contains. Since the only physical property were spreadsheets and files Brian Wittenstein allegedly took when he left his employment at TNA, the actual property has no value and would be tossed out under TUTSA.
*TUTSA would prevent TNA's claim of torturous interference for WWE allegedly going after Ric Flair as TNA would need to prove an existing business relationship between Flair and TNA, prove that WWE moved forward despite that knowledge and that they intended to get Flair to breach his deal.
WWE requested that all of the allegations against them be dismissed noting, "it is not only appropriate as a matter of law but will simplify matters for discovery and trial."
source: pwinsider.com
Nashville Court Extends TNA vs. WWE Legal Proceedings Today
The Nashville Chancery Court extended the TNA vs. WWE legal proceedings on Tuesday. The court granted WWE's motion to "alter, amend, and clarify" the order on June 8 that called for TNA's temporary restraining order against to be dissolved. The TRO was previously to be kept in effect until July 12.
The court also set a hearing on July 13 at 9:00 a.m. to hear WWE's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings after WWE filed paperwork on June 28 requesting a judgment in the suit. Also of note is both sides have filed a lot of documents on this matter, which means big legal fees.
sources: pwtorch.com and nashvillechanceryinfo.org
Triple H Said To Be Behind Sammartino's HOF Induction
Bruno Sammartino has been contacted by WWE concerning a possible induction into next year's Hall of Fame. Sammartino has issued a public statement turning down the offer.
The Wrestling Observer is now reporting that Triple H was the one who contacted Bruno about the possible induction, and attempted to convince the legendary wrestler to accept the WWE offer.
Triple H reportedly urged Sammartino to look past the bad blood between him and Vince McMahon, and use the Hall of Fame induction as way to acknowledge his legacy and educate younger viewers on his legendary career.
Sal Corrente, who represents Bruno Sammartino, sent the following statement as a follow up to Sammartino's decision to turn down his WWE Hall of Fame induction invitation:
"It has come to our attention that someone has claimed that Bruno was unimpressed with Triple H. That is an absolutely false statement Bruno had no issue what so ever with Triple H. He liked Triple H and enjoyed their conversation but for reasons personal to Bruno he has decided not to accept the induction in NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM IS THE REFUSAL A REFLECTION ON TRIPLE H or his presentation or conversations with Bruno."
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
