Happy Birthday to Hulk Hogan.
August 11, 1953
August 11, 2010
August 10, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Un-Lucky Night
With excitement at an all time high, the votes from the WWE Universe and the WWE Pros were combined, and the results of the latest NXT Poll were revealed. With a No. 6 ranking, Lucky Cannon was the latest NXT Rookie eliminated from the competition. Full results.
The NXT Poll results were as follows:
1. Kaval
2. Michael McGillicutty
3. “Showtime” Percy Watson
4. Husky Harris
5. Alex Riley
6. Lucky Cannon
source: wwe.com
Ex-Wrestling Exec Linda McMahon Wins GOP Senate Slot in Connecticut
Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon won an encore smackdown over Republican opponents Rob Simmons and Peter Schiff to become the GOP Senate nominee in Connecticut...More?
source: usatoday.com
Linda stated in a live stream interview after her win that Baby Levesque 3 hasn't arrived yet and that Stephanie was in the Norwalk Campaign office making phone calls earlier in the day.
Rumor Mill - Plans for WWE NXT Season 3
According to a report by The Figure Four Weekly Newsletter, the plan for the third season of WWE NXT is to feature four guys and four girls from developmental. This would mark the first season using female talent on the show as rookies from Florida Championship Wrestling.
Stone Cold Praises New PG WWE
As he pursues a film career with new movie The Stranger, Stone Cold believes that a John Cena-led PG-rated WWE is the best direction the company could follow in 2010.
In an exclusive interview, Austin told SunSport: "You will hear wrestling fans all over the world groan when they hear me say this but I think WWE are doing the right thing.
"Cena is leading the way now. It is a PG flavoured WWE theme and I think it's great for the longevity and the growth of their product in today's world."...More?
WWE Stock Hits Lowest Closing Price of 2010
WWE's stock price closed at $14.64 today, down nearly three percent from Monday's close at $15.03.
It was the lowest closing price for WWE stock this year and the first time WWE's stock price has closed below the $15.00 mark this year.
The low point for the year is likely part of the fall-out from WWE's second quarter financial report on August 5, which WWE CEO VInce McMahon called a "lousy quarter."
source: pwtorch.com
WWE Spokesman Says ABC News Nightline Story Had Inaccuracies
A WWE spokesperson contacted the Orlando Sentinel Tuesday to dispute elements of the ABC News Nightline story and a blog in the Orlando Sentinel, which referred to the ABC story, about former WWE CEO Linda McMahon.
The blog referred to the lack of adequate steroid testing and the ABC story referred to the lack of health care and penchants for former wrestlers, both of which the WWE spokesperson disputes.
Robert Zimmerman, Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, said the WWE does have an abuse and drug testing policy. After a 10-year absence, the WWE reinstated drug testing in 2006 under the umbrella of the Talent Wellness Program.
The Talent Wellness Program provides some medical services for current wrestlers under contract, but they are expected to pay for any non wrestling related health care services...More?
source: orlandosentinel.com
Triple H Note
A Dot Net reader is reporting that Triple H was backstage at Raw last night. Not sure how they would know that, but I'm desparate for Hunter info.
Interesting Linda McMahon Note
Should Linda McMahon win the U.S. Senate race, she would become Connecticut’s first female senator and the 39th woman in history to serve the U.S. Senate.
Another Raw Guest Host Revealed
WWE announced that actor Justin Long will be hosting the September 16th edition of Monday Night Raw.
Long's Going The Distance co-stars will be joining him as Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis will serve as guest hosts also.
WWE has also removed celebrities Penn and Teller from the upcoming Raw host listing. The duo was scheduled to host the September 20th episode of Raw, but apparently that hs changed. The only hosts listed after the cast of Going The Distance is Bobb’e J. Thompson on October 18th and Toby Keith on October 25th.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
