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August 15, 2013
Rumor Mill - Triple H Behind Wyatt Family Push
According to the Wrestling Observer Triple H is essentially the man behind bringing the Wyatt Family to the main roster and giving them a push. It is said to be one of his pet projects. The speculation is that he now sees more in the Wyatts than even the Shield.
Lanny Poffo speaks out on Randy Savage in WWE's Hall of Fame
Former WWE star Leapin' Lanny Poffo, the brother of deceased star "Macho Man" Randy Savage, says he does not believe Randy Savage will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Poffo suggested in a new interview that WWE will not agree to Savage's wishes for the entire Poffo family to be inducted, but he also said he is not going to stand in WWE's way if they want to induct Savage posthumously.
"I predict it never happens," Poffo told Filsinger Games on their latest "The View" podcast. "The last thing I told them was, 'Go ahead and put Randy in the Hall of Fame against his wishes, just don't invite me; I don't need the 30 pieces of silver.'"
"Randy wanted the Poffo Family in the Hall of Fame. That was the only interest he had in it," Poffo continued. "I said, 'Not only just put him in without my blessing, but to be less hypocritical, why don't you play that 'Huckster, Nacho Man' thing that was so hilarious?'"
Asked if he's heard back from WWE, Poffo said, "No, I don't hear back from them. They're only concerned with themselves." Poffo added about WWE inducting families: "They would rather have people like the Von Erichs - the family that committed suicide together."
At the end of the interview, Poffo concluded: "I am not standing in the way of Randy getting in the Hall of Fame. All I ask is leave me out of it because I knew what his wishes were. If they want to have a little ceremony - if it makes you feel better, go ahead and do it."
Also in the interview, Poffo talked about his family's wrestling history, shared a few new and classic poems, and talked about his upcoming appearances schedule.
WWE Superstar Darren Young Comes Out; Reaction From Triple H, Stephanie McMahon & WWE
WWE star Darren Young of the Primetime Players revealed he is gay during an interview with TMZ.com, becoming the first ever professional wrestler to publicly declare he was homosexual while working for a national pro wrestling company.
During the interview, Young was asked whether a gay wrestler could be successful in WWE. Young laughed and said, "Absolutely, look at me," and admitted he was gay and "happy."
In the interview, Young said it didn't think his orientation matter and asked the interviewer whether it changed the way that the interviewer thought of him.
"I'm happy to be who I am," said Young. "I'm comfortable with myself. I'm happy to be living my dream. I'm happy to be in LA for Summerslam. WWE."
"To be honest with you, I'm happy with myself. Some people might not like it. Some people will like it, but, I'm here to please myself. I'm here to be happy. It's very important I'm happy with myself."
Young said that he hoped to make a difference for others who might want to come out and said the sexual orientation of others shouldn't matter, but the person they are should be what matters.
Congratulations, @DarrenYoungWWE for living YOUR life, YOUR way. #proud - Triple H
Congratulations to @DarrenYoungWWE for being the first openly gay WWE Superstar! - Stephanie McMahon
On TMZ this morning, WWE Superstar Darren Young revealed to the WWE Universe that he is gay. WWE is proud of Darren Young for being open about his sexuality, and we will continue to support him as a WWE Superstar. Today, in fact, Darren will be participating in one of our Be A STAR anti-bullying rallies in Los Angeles to teach children how to create positive environments for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation. - Statement from WWE
Explanation for Stephanie McMahon's Recent Sale of WWE Stock
Stephanie McMahon filed the following plan with the SEC on March 28, 2013:
On March 28, 2013, the Stephanie McMahon Levesque Trust u/a Vincent K. McMahon Irrev. Trust dtd. 6/24/04 (the “Trust”) adopted a 10b5-1 stock trading plan. The plan provides for the sale of shares of Class B common stock (“Class B Shares”) of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) held by the Trust. Stephanie McMahon, the Company’s EVP, Creative, is the sole beneficiary and investment director of the Trust. Under the plan, beginning on May 15, 2013, a brokerage firm will be authorized to sell a certain number of Class B Shares periodically provided the price per share is above certain levels. The plan expires on January 31, 2014. The maximum number of Class B Shares that can be sold over the duration of the plan is 1,260,000 shares. Upon sale, the Class B Shares will automatically convert into shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.
The foregoing trading plan is intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s insider trading policy. Rule 10b5-1 allows individuals who are not in possession of material, non-public information at the time a stock trading plan is adopted to establish prearranged written plans to buy or sell a specified number of shares of a company’s stock. The foregoing trading plan contains certain pre-determined minimum price conditions in order for trading to occur. The plan provides for sales spread out over a set period of time with the goals of gradually diversifying the individual’s investment portfolio, while maintaining such individual’s compliance with the Company’s stock ownership guidelines and limiting market impact from such stock sales.
Transactions under the foregoing trading plan will be disclosed publicly through Form 4 and Form 144 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, to the extent required by law.
August 14, 2013
Interview with Lex Luger
Larry Pfohl, more commonly known to professional wrestling fans as "Lex Luger", has had some unparalleled high points throughout his life, performing for millions of fans every year and winning world championships. He made national headlines in 1993 by boarding the USS Intrepid, via helicopter, and picked up the near-700 pound WWF Champion, Yokozuna. Two years later, Lex rocked the wrestling world again, jumping a metaphorical ship this time, appearing on the first ever episode of WCW Nitro to confront Hulk Hogan, not 24 hours after working a live event for the WWF.
But along with the great moments and large paychecks, living the dream came with its fair share of pitfalls and demons not uncommon among pro wrestlers in the '90s. In his new tell-all book, Wrestling with the Devil, Lex reveals the dangers of his "secret life", filled with extramarital relationships, steroids and nagging injuries that led to his morning, afternoon and nighttime habbit of pills and alcohol. Billed as wrestling's "Total Package", the ultimate narcissist drove down a road that saw him land in prison on more than one occasion. It saw the end of his marriage, estranged relationships with his family, and the tragic death of Miss Elizabeth Hulette, the first lady of professional wrestling.
I talked with Lex Luger recently, about his rise to the top of the wrestling industry, and his fall into absolute darkness. After cleaning himself up, and planting the seeds for a spiritual relationship that would come to define him, a man always considered a top physical athlete in just about every sport imaginable, suffered a spinal stroke that left him briefly paralyzes.
"They told me I was never gonna have any movement from the neck down. I was going to need 24 hour care for the rest of my life."
The interesting thing about this former bodybuilder and WCW World Champion is that he could have given up; admitted defeat and spent the rest of what was left of his life sitting in a chair, bitter at the industry and his own decisions that put him there. However, Luger found great blessing in his injuries.
"I could give you a whole list of the things I've benefited from, from having an injury like that where I was physically challenged. I was always an athlete; I never had that before. It's just been a great learning experience for me ... It didn't seem so at the moment, but overall it's been a very positive journey."
WWE Main Event Results 8/14/13
Alberto del Rio def. Cody Rhodes
There was a video package between Paul Heyman and CM Punk.
The Usos def. Heath Slater & Drew McIntyre
Big E Langston def. Justin Gabriel
Rumor Mill - Conflicting Opinions Between Vince & Triple H
Vince McMahon and Triple H have “conflicting opinions” on many angles. Basically, Triple H doesn’t like the fact that SummerSlam is based around two main matches and they waited so late to fill in the blanks. Hunter has made it clear that he believes a good buyrate is generated when there are 5 solid matches with great build. Vince wants 1 or 2 “home run” matches and “nothing else matters.”
