January 9, 2009
January 8, 2009
Triple Jeopardy
SmackDown GM Vickie Guerrero has ordered Triple H to compete in three matches on SmackDown as payback for The Game revealing the truth behind Guerrero's nude photos.
Matt Hardy Reviews 'The Wrestler'
ECW champion Matt Hardy reviews "The Wrestler":
"It's an amazing piece of cinema that you will feel," and he can think of several wrestlers from the 1980s era who fit the mold of Randy "The Ram" Robinson, played by Mickey Rourke. "One thing I can say though, regardless of what anyone says, the business has evolved. The guys and gals are so much more intelligent and responsible in this day and age then they were in the 80's/early 90's. And that's a good thing. A very good thing."
Waters have receded; Now museum readies a flood of memories
Consider Old Man River down for the count. After nearly seven months of arduous labor and elbow grease, the museum will observe its grand re-opening this Friday, January 9th, just in time for the prestigious National Wrestling Coaches Association National Duals in nearby Cedar Falls...More?
source: slam wrestling
'Brother' Devon Hughes minus his longtime partner?
"Brother" Devon Hughes won't be teaming with longtime partner Brother Ray (real name Mark "Bubba Ray" LoMonaco). That separation may be a harbinger of things to come.
Not that there's personal trouble between Brother Devon and Brother Ray in Dudleyville (the mythical New York City borough where the duo was long billed as originating). Performing as Team 3D, Hughes and LoMonaco captured their 22nd major tag-team title last weekend by winning a New Japan Pro Wrestling tournament in Tokyo.
Hughes said LoMonaco, 37, is feeling the effects of a rough-and-tumble grappling style dating to their days as the Dudley Boyz in Extreme Championship Wrestling from 1996 to 1999. Those injuries never healed properly as the Dudleys spent the next six years performing almost nonstop in World Wrestling Entertainment. "Bodywise, he's pretty messed up," Hughes said Tuesday during a telephone interview. "I saw this coming two or three years ago. There were times where even getting on a plane was hard for him...More?
source: scrippsnews.com
WWE Lays Off Approximately 10 Percent of their Staff
World Wrestling Entertainment has reportedly laid off a number of staff from the office at Titan Tower in Stamford, CT. While the positions that were laid off are not currently known, sources say that personnel from the television department, WWE.com and office area of the company were let go. These cuts are said to reflect 10% of the staff, and more layoffs are said to take place tomorrow.
Also, WWE released ECW referee Keenan Quinn this week. When the company made the decision to go with the official working a loop on a rotation, Keenan was sent down to Florida Championship Wrestling.
source: pwinsider.com
Batista, John Cena and Maria Appearing in DC in February
Several WWE Superstars are set to appear at the Washington, DC Auto Show in February:
Wednesday, February 4th 6-8p.m.
2009 Washington DC Auto Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Batista starting at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 5th 6-8p.m.
2009 Washington DC Auto Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 6th 6-8p.m.
2009 Washington DC Auto Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
WWE Diva Maria at 6:00 p.m.
January 7, 2009
John Cena's Celebrity Status
John Cena’s celebrity status outside of the wrestling world seems to still be increasing, as a Hollywood research firm recently said that the WWE Heavyweight Champ was the fifth most-sought-after celebrity in 2008. Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers and Zac Efron were also in the top 5. Cena was ahead of Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Angelina Jolie. Cena continues to act as the public face of WWE, speaking exactly what Vince McMahon wants him to say in order to convey his vision of the WWE brand to the world.
Cena's merchandise numbers for 2008 were the best of anyone in the history of the company with the exception of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin during his peak years and Hulk Hogan in the 1980s.
source: wrestleview.com
Mickey Rourke working with Randy Couture and Sylvester Stallone
Following the overwhelming success of his new movie project "The Wrestler", actor Mickey Rourke signed on for a role in Sylvester Stallone's new film "The Expendables". The film will also feature former UFC Heavyweight champion Randy Couture.
source: pwinsider.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
