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January 13, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
Vince Russo is fired from his job as WCW's head writer due to the lack of ratings and backstage heat he had with management
January 13, 2000
January 12, 2011
New WWE Magazine Features Triple H Interview
The story, which graphically focuses on Hunter as one of the headline acts at WrestleMania 27, suggests he will have already returned to TV by the time the interview is "current."
Hunter's interview does not reveal who he will be feuding against upon his return, but Hunter mentions The Miz and Wade Barrett as two wrestlers who have risen to the top while he's been off TV the past nine months.
WWE Mag: You're returning to WWE after a slew of top guys have left the company. Does the landscape feel that much different to you?
Hunter: "It does. I'd been in the ring a million times with a lot of the guys who left. Now, when you look at Wade Barrett or The Miz, these are guys that I've never been in the ring with. Do I know them? Sure, I see them all the time, but from an in-ring standpoint, I just know them the way everybody else knows them. I've never had my hands on them."
At the age of 41, Hunter says he wants to return as the guy in WWE, not just return for a nostalgia tour after a prolonged absence.
"If I can't do this the way I feel like I should be able to, then I want to be done. And I don't want to come back here and tarnish that. I don't want to do the nostalgia run where I come out and say I'm the greatest in the world," Hunter says.
"There was a time when I would have argued that I was the best in the business. When I don't feel like I can perform at that level, I don't want to do it anymore. I don't want to be just a guy in the ring. I want to be the guy in the ring."
Hunter says he's returning not so much to be part of a title feud, but taking Shawn Michaels's and Undertaker's path of being a top star without needing a title.
WWE: How will your next run as a WWE Superstar differ from previous one?
Hunter: "In the past, my goal was just becoming WWE champion or World Hvt. champion. But, there's a certain time when you get beyond that. Shawn moved beyond that... I don't have to be contending for a championship. Undertaker doesn't have to be in contention. We've moved beyond needing a title to prove that we're the best. That's where I am now. (John) Cena will eventually be there."
Hunter also evaluates the state of the WWE locker room, saying there are "young guys" that "really don't know where they're going or how they're going to get there yet."
Hunter says he considers Undertaker and he as two of the last veterans left in the locker room, which is the opposite of when he broke into the business and there were "20 veterans and three green guys." Hunter adds: "Now, you walk into our locker room and there are 30 green guys and two veterans."
Also in the interview, Hunter talks about his first WWE Studios movie, "The Chaperone," which is due out February 18 as a "limited engagement" theatrical release, DX compared to Nexus, and Shawn Michaels having no intention of wrestling again.
The introduction to the story reads: "Triple H returns to a distinctly different WWE than the one he left in 2010. In his first WWE Magazine interview in three years, the King of Kings sizes up his latest competition, talks about starring in the new film, The Chaperone, reveals what Shawn Michaels has really been up to since WrestleMania, and explains when, if ever, he'll leave the ring for good."
source: pwtorch.com
Shane Helms Agrees to Deal with Lucha Libre USA
Former WCW and WWE star Shane "The Hurricane" Helms announced on his "Highway 2 Helms" podcast on Wednesday night that he has signed a deal with the Lucha Libre USA promotiong on MTV2.
WWE "Heroes" Comic Book Series Goes Digital
WWE Heroes comic goes digital!
All six issues of the last WWE Heroes comic series featuring Superstars John Cena, Triple H, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Big Show, CM Punk, and Kelly Kelly, is now available digitally to read in full on PC, Mac or iPad at Zinio.com, the world’s largest digital newsstand and home to a library of over 50,000 magazines.
All 6 issues are priced at $1.99 each, saving $2 on the print edition.
To purchase, click on the following link: www.zinio.com
source: wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Luna Vachon.
January 12, 1962
Bobo Brazil defeats Buddy Austin for the World Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title in Los Angeles, California, ending Austin's third reign and beginning Brazil's second. Bobo Brazil would be the last to hold the title, as on October 1, the WWA joined the National Wrestling Alliance and became NWA Hollywood Wrestling, recognizing NWA World Champion Gene Kiniski.
January 12, 1968
Superstar Billy Graham defeats WWWF(WWE) World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino by countout at Madison Square Garden.
January 12, 1976
January 11, 2011
ROH and HDNet to Part Ways Effective April 2011
According to reports by Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com, Ring of Honor and HDNet will part ways ending the television agreement between the two companies effective April 5, 2011. ROH will be holding a series of TV tapings in January that will serve as the final events being provided in a weekly format on HDNet. These final tapings will take place on January 21 and 22 in Philadelphia, PA.
The show, which debuted in March 2009, was signed to a two year agreement and reportedly wasn't bringing in big numbers due to a lack of brand awareness for HDNet and more mainstream awareness of the ROH product. Any hopes for international television distribution never come to fruition. Despite the agreement ending, ROH and HDNet are in discussions about a live special in 2011.
ROH sources have stated they are now free to pursue other television outlets going forward and are currently exploring options with at least one outlet right now.
ROH's official statement to PWInsider reads:
"Ring of Honor completed its 2 year TV contract with HDNet. During this time "ROH on HDNet" fans witnessed many great matches, the introduction of the ROH Television Title, and the crowning of new tag champions, among other historical moments. HDNet will air new episodes of ROH until 4/4/11. Please continue to support ROH and watch these new shows on HDNet.
Negotiations are underway for HDNet to broadcast a live special in 2011, and we will bring you more information on that as it becomes available. Ring of Honor Wrestling would like to thank HDNet for the last two years, especially those behind the scenes that made it possible every single TV taping.
The final ROH on HDNet TV tapings are scheduled for January 21st & 22nd in Philadelphia, so come out and support ROH as we close out our weekly run on HDNet."
WWE NXT Results: Doubling Up
Week six results:
NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won the Slingshot Challenge (two immunity points)
Conor O’Brian def. Byron Saxton
NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won Superstar Password (two immunity points)
Johnny Curtis def. Ted DiBiase
NXT Rookie Records
Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-1
Byron Saxton: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-2
Conor O’Brian: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 3-0
Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 4, Win/loss record: 0-3
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 0, Win/loss record: 2-3
Stevie Richards Quits TNA
Stevie Richards has posted the following on his twitter account:
"Just left Universal Studios. Had a great talk with Terry Taylor and Vince Russo about making the decision to quit TNA Wrestling. Thanks to everyone there for the past 2 years."
Info on WWE Clinic/Tryout at FCW
WWE Clinic/Tryout at FCW
When: March 4-7, 2011
Time: 8am - 5pm
Location: FCW Arena - 4535 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611
Registration Fee: $1,000.00
Coaches:
Steve Keirn
Ricky Steamboat
Tom Prichard
Norman Smiley
Joey Mercury
Lunch provided daily
Guest Speakers to be announced
Recommended Hotels:
The Tahitian Inn -- 3.6 miles from FCW Arena
601 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609
Sheraton Suites-- 5.3 miles from FCW Arena
4400 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607
Howard Johnson-- 1.9 miles from FCW Arena
3314 South Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33629
www.fcwwrestling.info
