Q. Can you talk about the decision to keep the TNA world title on Kurt Angle at the pay-per-view a day after his arrest?
A. I can talk about it to some degree because it’s an ongoing legal case. I was briefed on the details of what happened, and I also know that people are innocent until proven guilty. And I think just like most sports franchises these days, they let the legal system do what they do best and you await the outcome. And that’s what we did.
Q. Is Rhaka Khan still with the company?
A. Yes, she is currently a TNA talent...More?
source: baltimore sun
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August 27, 2009
Q&A with Dixie Carter
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Sgt. Slaughter.
August 27, 1948
Kerry Von Erich defeated Curt Hennig for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title and The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
August 27, 1990
Eastern Championship Wrestling was renamed Extreme Championship Wrestling.
August 27, 1994
Bertha Faye defeated Alundra Blaze for the WWF(E) Women's title.
August 27, 1995
ECW debuts on National TV on TNN. The show would air for the last time on October 6th, 2000 and eventually lead to the company's demise.
August 27, 1999
Chyna defeated Val Venis by pinning Trish Stratus in a tag match for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 27, 2000
August 26, 2009
Rhaka Khan Speaks Out on the Kurt Angle Arrest Incident
TNA Knockout Trenesha Biggers, aka Rhaka Khan, gave her first public interview since the Kurt Angle arrest incident this morning with WPXI channel 11 in Pittsburgh.
When asked about her current status with TNA Wrestling, Khan stated, "I was told that by filing the PFA I was forcing them to choose between the two of us. I knew that when I filed it. I knew there was no way I was probably going to be able to work there anymore."
In regards to Kurt Angle, Khan said, "I've forgiven so many times for what he's done to me, and I've been around him and been fine, but now, he's gone and slandered me. In the wrestling ring, you got to be able to trust the person you're working with and know that they're not going to hurt you."
source: wrestlezone.com
Judge Allows Kurt Angle Back Into House After PFA Arrest
Olympic gold medalist and pro wrestler Kurt Angle is allowed inside his suburban Pittsburgh home again, after ex-live-in girlfriend Trenesha Biggers requested a protection from abuse order and had him arrested earlier this month...More?
source: thepittsburghchannel.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Harley Race defeated Dusty Rhodes for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
August 26, 1979
Bret Hart defeated Curt Hennig for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
August 26, 1991
Raven returns to ECW helping Tommy Dreamer defeat The Dudley Boyz for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. This was also The Dudley Boyz last match in ECW before joining the then-WWF.
August 26, 1999
Stephanie McMahon announces that WWE Unified Champion Brock Lesner would be exclusive to SmackDown.
August 26, 2002
August 25, 2009
ECW Results: Gold & Green
The ongoing rivalry between Goldust and Sheamus intensified this week when they met again in Extreme action. But these Superstars’ differences still haven’t been resolved, as their hard-fought contest ended in a double count-out when neither competitor returned to the ring before the referee’s 10-count. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Maryland Boy Meets his Favorite WWE Superstar, John Cena
With a little help from Kids Wish Network, 6-year-old Bruce, who suffers from Hemophilia, has his wish to meet WWE Superstar John Cena granted.
There is nothing that could make a child happier than meeting his or her hero, but for a spunky little sports fan named Bruce, his excitement overflowed when he met his hero and was even a celebrity for almost a whole week...More?
source: baltimore sun
Post-Raw B-Day Bash for Vince: Shane, Linda & Stephanie Make an Appearance
Fan report sent to prowrestling.com:
Just got back from Raw at the Thomas and Mack Center. After Raw went off the air, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon, and John Cena did the crotch chop to the crowd. Cena left. Vince got on the mic and told us thanks for celebrating his birthday with him. He said we sang Happy Birthday the worst he's ever heard. Vince tried to leave and Shawn and Hunter stopped him.
Triple H told Vince he wasn't happy with how we sang to him, so give us one more shot. He said a couple of people want to join in and sing. Shane and Stephanie came out. HHH said wait we have one more. Linda came out with Pat Patterson. A random Patterson chant started.
Pat got the mike and said he'll sing a few bars since Vince has always done things his way. He then sang "My way" with Shane, Stephanie, and HHH doing backup. We all sang "Happy Birthday" and Vince ate it up, then he ran out of the arena. HHH, Shawn, and Shane shook hands to send everyone home.
credit: Rob Dalton, www.prowrestling.net and wrestlezone.com
This Day in Wrestling History
WWF(E) World Champion Bob Backlund battled AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkle to a double countout in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
August 25, 1979
Vivian Vachon died in a motor vehicle accident at age 40.
August 25, 1991
WWF(E) Excess debuts at 10 PM on TNN.
August 25, 2001
Brock Lesnar defeats The Rock to become the youngest WWE Champion (at the time before Orton) at SummerSlam '02.
August 25, 2002
August 24, 2009
Ballfield in Maryland Dedicated to Nicholas Adenhart
The mother of the late Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart has fulfilled her top priority since her son was killed in an traffic accident in April.
On Sunday, Janet Gigeous joined about 150 people in putting Adenhart's name on the Little League field in Halfway, Md., where he honed his skills.
The red, white and blue sign designates the diamond as Nicholas James Adenhart Memorial Field.
The sign includes a quote from Pete Rose: "You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be ... in baseball and in life."
The man charged in the drunken-driving crash that killed Adenhart and two others in Fullerton, Calif., is scheduled for trial in November.
source: assoiciated press
Triple H Reflects on ‘WrestleMania 25’ and the Future
If "WrestleMania 25” participant and "WWE Raw” wrestler Triple H (real name Paul Michael Levesque) has anything to say about it, he and his fellow wrestlers will end their careers in reasonably good physical shape and with money in the bank.
"That movie accurately portrayed our business,” he says. "Here’s a guy who was on a big level at one time, but is no longer doing it, scraping to get by but can’t let go.
"It’s no different from the music business or the actor in local community theater who can’t admit the fact that maybe the dream is past. It happens in every walk of life.”
As to whether "The Wrestler” should be required viewing, Triple H says, "Well, sure, and hopefully it did smarten some of them up. But it’s not how much you make; it’s how much you save.”...More?
source: newsok.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Bruiser Broady was stripped of the Florida State Heavyweight title.
August 24, 1982
Malcom "King Kong" Kirk died from a serious heart condition discovered after he fell ill after a match.
August 24, 1987
Ricky Steamboat defeated Steve Austin for the WCW U.S. Heavyweight title.
August 24, 1994
August 23, 2009
ROH Announces The Dragon is Leaving
Bryan Danielson has agreed in principle to a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment.
Bryan has been an exemplary talent and a wonderful member of the Ring of Honor locker room and family since the inception of the company. We couldn’t be happier for Bryan and all of his successes, many of which Ring of Honor has been proud to witness first hand.
We congratulate Bryan on the beginning of this next journey in his brilliant career, and wish him all the best as he progresses...More?
source: rohwrestling.com
How DX Won the War
source: wwe.com
SummerSlam Results
17,129 in attendance for tonight's show.
Dark Match
Beth Phoenix won a 15-Diva Battle Royal
Rey Mysterio(c) vs. Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Title
Winner: Rey Mysterio(c)
Jack Swagger vs. MVP
Winner: MVP
Cryme Tyme vs. Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show
Winners: Chris Jericho & Big Show(c)
The Great Khali vs. Kane
Winner: Kane
D-Generation X vs. The Legacy
Winners: D-Generation X
ECW Title Match: Christian vs. William Regal
Winner: Christian(c)
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Winner: Randy Orton(c)
World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk
Winner: CM Punk(c)
After CM Punk won the title, the lights went out and The Undertaker came out to chokeslam Punk.
SummerSlam PPV Opener with DX
The particiapnts for tonight's show are shown on graphics and DX is making shadow figures on it. They do a little skit where they basically announce they're back. The pyro hits and we go to the Staples Center in Los Angeles where Jim Ross welcomes everyone to SummerSlam.
source: impactwrestling.com
SummerSlam Party Mention
From Mario Menounos of Access Hollywood:
Crazy day yesterday-interviewed sandra bullock/bradley cooper for their new movie all about steve..fun! Then last night hung out w/vince and linda mcmahon and hhh of the wwe for nancy o'dells charity event.so fun-loove wwe!
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Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
