November 10, 2010
Monday Night Raw Goes “Old School” When WWE Legends And WWE Superstars Collide For Historic Event
Viewers will go back in time for one night at a special start time. On Monday, November 15, WWE and USA Network will present a special edition of its hit series WWE Monday Night Raw with “WWE Raw Goes Old School.” The extraordinary live, three-hour special will celebrate the legendary Superstars that made both television and pop culture history. The show will originate from the GIANT Center in Hershey, PA and feature WWE Legends “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, The Iron Sheik, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, and “Mean” Gene Okerlund. The three hour blast from the past will have a special start time 8 p.m. ET/ 7c.
WWE Monday Night RAW has been a staple on cable television since its debut on USA Network in 1993 and has been the #1 weekly basic cable entertainment series since it went live in 1999. With its ever changing blend of humor, action and drama, Monday Night RAW continues to appeal to a variety of demographics generation after generation.
WHEN: Monday, November 15, 2010
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET/PT
Injury Updates on The Undertaker, CM Punk and Sheamus
The Undertaker had surgery this past week to repair his torn rotator cuff. No word yet on if he will be ready for WrestleMania.
CM Punk chose not to have surgery because he got a medical opinion that he would be able to rehab his torn muscle tendon in his glute. Punk will be out of action until at least January but should be good for WrestleMania.
Sheamus was limping at TV this past week and has a deep bruise in one of his legs. The injury isn't believed to be serious enough that he will miss time.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
November 9, 2010
WWE NXT Results: Left in the Dust
Week Nine results:
NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: Kaitlyn won the Arm Wrestling Contest
A.J. def. Nikki Bella
NXT Rookie Diva Challenge: A.J. won WWE High School Photo Challenge
Naomi def. Aksana
NXT Rookie Diva Records:
A.J.: Challenge wins: 1, Win/Loss record: 4-2
Aksana: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-4
Kaitlyn: Challenge wins: 1, Win/Loss record: 1-2
Naomi: Challenge wins: 0, Win/Loss record: 4-2
Press Release: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2010
World Wrestling Entertainment®, in conjunction with NBC, will honor the United States Armed Forces with its third annual telecast of its holiday special, "WWE Tribute to the Troops." This year, top WWE Superstars and Divas will travel to Fort Hood, Texas to entertain the nearly 350,000 military personnel, family members, and civilians that make up the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services. Thousands of men and women from Fort Hood have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The hour-long special will air Saturday, December 18 (9-10 p.m. ET / 8-9 p.m. CT) on NBC.
"WWE Tribute to the Troops" will chronicle WWE Superstars and Divas visiting Fort Hood to meet with the troops and their families this holiday season, culminating with a special live in-ring performance in front of thousands of military personnel. In the grand tradition of Bob Hope, this year's show will feature appearances by The View's Sherri Shepherd and Miss USA, Rima Fakih, and performances by special musical guests and a comedian to be announced in the upcoming weeks.
In keeping with the spirit of "Tribute to the Troops" of bringing a little piece of Americana to our men and women overseas, WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon along with WWE Superstars Kelly Kelly®, Big Show®, and Eve™ will also head to Afghanistan on a goodwill tour in early December. This tour will be highlighted on the special.
This trip marks the eighth consecutive year that WWE will bring its one of a kind entertainment to our service men and women to thank them for their commitment to the country and recognition of their sacrifices. "WWE Tribute to the Troops" has become a holiday tradition and is considered TV's most patriotic and heartwarming show of the year.
Linda McMahon Speaks On "Stand Up For WWE" Campaign, Her Future
It’s been over a week since Connecticut voters did what everyone expected them to do and made Richard Blumenthal their next Senator. But chances are, you’re probably wondering how soon we can get WWE CEO Linda McMahon back into a political race, such was her dynamism. Well, good news, everyone — this morning, McMahon takes to the Connecticut Post’s CT Elections blog so that she can be tellllling yoooou, she is not gooooooing:
“So I don’t regret any of that, at all,” McMahon said in a phone interview from her pad in Boca Raton, Fla. “I was making an investment to serve and I think that’s a really good thing. I think you have to go into any kind of endeavor knowing what your downside is when you get into it.”
While her $50 million did not translate to a victory, McMahon said it did buy her name recognition that she can parlay if she decides to run for office again.
“I do not think I would have to spend anywhere near that amount of money,” McMahon said. “No one knew who I was. I made an investment and I certainly would not have to do that again.”
What may be lost on McMahon — live from Boca Raton, Florida — is that the $50 million she was willing to spend on her own behalf was her biggest selling point with the state and national GOP. But nevermind: McMahon is giving another run some unspecific consideration:
“McMahon made it no secret that she is eyeing public office, though she wouldn’t specifically say which direction she will go.
“Sure. I’ll be moving forward this next year,” McMahon said. “I have a couple (of avenues) to pursue. You’ll have to stay tuned.”
Might this mean some sort of cage match with incumbent Senator Joe Lieberman, who would be up for re-election in 2012?
source: the huffington post
This Day in Wrestling History - The Montreal Screw Job
The "Montreal Screwjob" remains one of the most high-profile double-crosses in the history of the business and the first heavily publicized professional wrestling double-cross since Wendi Richter lost the WWF Women's Championship to a masked Fabulous Moolah following a money dispute on November 25, 1985...More?
"Vince McMahon didn't screw Bret Hart. Bret screwed Bret."
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Chris Jericho
November 9, 1970
The infamous "Montreal Screwjob" occurs as Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels, Earl Hebner and others, screwed Bret Hart out of the WWF title. Bret Hart immediately spat in Vince McMahon's face and later knocked him out backstage with a punch.
November 9, 1997
Steve Austin defeated Owen Hart for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
November 9, 1997
WWF(E) filed suit against the Parents Television Council for harassment.
November 9, 2000
