From wwe.com:
Raw sure knows how to pick ‘em. The brand’s latest acquisition, Sheamus, lived up to his vicious reputation when he tangled with Jamie Noble. The Celtic Warrior downed the Southern Superstar as fast and fierce as a shot of Irish whiskey.
October 26, 2009
Sheamus Traded to Raw
Update on Jim Ross' Medical Condition
"Today's MRI results were not what we had expected and we have more work to do. More tests resume tomorrow morning as the bumps in the road continue. I still remain confident that all these health issues will work out in due time. The road just got a little bumpier, or so it seems, for now, but that's when people roll up their sleeves and fight just a little harder.
It seems that my neurologist and the radiologist who read my MRI of my brain have differing opinions. So we start over to some degree Tuesday and in more intense detail to determine the answers we need to have to move forward."
source: jrsbarbq.com
Update on Cena Bleeding During the Iron Man Match
It's being reported that there was never any intention on WWE's part for John Cena to bleed during last night's Bragging Rights PPV. Cena was legitimately busted open the hard way, and when it happened, it's being said that Vince McMahon began to panic back stage, and he ordered that Cena be cleaned up immediately which is why the clock was stopped during the bout.
Because of WWE's strict "no-blood" policy due to their TV PG rating, Vince made the decision to have Cena treated during the bout as opposed to after so that WWE could avoid any issues with upset fans. Furthermore, it's being said Cena and Orton were supposed to work part of the match in the crowd, however that idea was nixed during the bout as Vince wanted to avoid a situation where Cena could have possibly bled on a fan. If that were to happen, WWE could have faced serious consequences from the state Athletic Commission which could in turn hurt Linda McMahon's senate campaign.
source: pwinsider.com
WrestleMania Makes Close to $50 Million for Host City
World Wrestling Entertainment® announced today that The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania generated a $49.8 million dollar economic windfall for the greater Houston area, according to a study conducted by the Enigma Research Corporation. Despite one of the biggest economic downturns in recent history, local and state governments collected $5.7 million in taxes. This follows the $51.5 million of economic impact WrestleMania XXIV brought to Orlando...More?
October 25, 2009
WWE Bragging Rights Results
Dark Match
Christian defeated Paul Burchill
United States Champion The Miz vs. Intercontinental Champion John Morrison
Winner: The Miz
SmackDown Divas vs. Raw Divas Tag Team Match
Winners: Team SmackDown
World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker vs. CM Punk vs. Batista vs. Rey Mysterio (Fatal Four Way Match)
Winner: The Undertaker
SmackDown vs. Raw Tag Team Match
Winners: Team SmackDown
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. John Cena (One Hour, Anything Goes WWE Iron Man Match)
Winner: John Cena - New WWE Champion
SmackDown Proves Better Than Raw
The tag team victory proved to be pivotal for SmackDown, allowing the blue brand to break the 1-1 tie with Raw on the night and take home the coveted WWE Bragging Rights trophy.
But, the tag team victory came via perhaps one of the biggest betrayals in WWE history when Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show turned his back on Team Raw by chokeslamming Kingston, setting him up for the pinfall by Jericho. The World's Largest Athlete also turned the tables on Triple H by dropping him with a brutal punch to the head.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Ivory defeated The Fabulous Moolah for the WWF(E) Women's title and Bret Hart defeated Goldberg for the WCW US Heavyweight title.
October 25, 1999
October 24, 2009
Stephanie McMahon Comments on Her Direction of the Writing Team
Q. You've taken a lot of flak over the years for the role you play on the WWE writing team. Does it bother you?
A. It used to . . . But I decided that people are going to think whatever they want to think. I try to do the best I can do. I don't read the dirt sheets at all anymore: they used to really bother me. But the numbers - live event attendances, TV ratings -- they tell me what I'm doing right and wrong. We're lucky in that way: we have a focus group in every town we go to every night, so if something's not working, we find out quickly and we can change it. We could be heading in the wrong direction and then completely change it.
source: powerslam magazine
Triple H on Retirement and Backstage Power
Q. You've been on top for a decade. Now 40, you're married with two children. Do thoughts of retirement ever cross your mind?
A. Sure. I've always said that I won't be one of those guys still wrestling at 50 or 60 like (Randy 'The Ram' Robinson) in (The Wrestler). I look at the business now from the other side and, if I was Vince McMahon, I'd know when to tell me to step away. Right now, the talent's not there: there is no depth. But, yeah, I do think about retiring: wrestling isn't the only thing iny my life, like it was when I broke in. If my family asked me to give up wrestling tomorrow, I'd do it in a heartbeat for them, and I'd never look back.
Q. Plenty of people say you use your backstage position and your marriage to your advantage --- even that you abuse the power you have. How do you respond to that? And does criticism bother you?
A. People say the power I have puts me in a position of dominance but, if I lost that power, I'd be quite happy. It's all about what benefits the business for me. As for criticism? I think that if you go through life and no one hates you, then that means you're not good at anything. The critics I listen to are the ones I can hear when I walk into the arena. When people aren't caring about me anymore, I'll know. Not even Vince deems that: fans deem that. Look at John Cena. People say, "Why does Vince push him so much?" He sells so much (merchandise) and he sells out arenas. It's all about what benefits the business.
source: powerslam magazine
It's All About The Game and How You Play It
Dubcnn.com is reporting that the rapper The Game (Jayceon Taylor) has dropped the "The" from his stage name and will now be known as "Game".
The WWE challenged Jayceon Taylor using the moniker "The Game" as they claim they used it first and have the rights to it. Let's review our history:
- 1. Taylor claims that his grandmother gave him the nickname because she said he always had "game".
- 2. As best as my research can tell, the first professional use by Taylor of the moniker The Game is 2004. He apparently had some mix tapes released, but I've found no proof that he was using this moniker. Those tapes were released sometime between 2001 and 2004.
- 3. Taylor has also used the monikers Hurricane Game and Chuck Taylor.
- 4. Hunter has been using The Game as one of his nicknames since 1999.
MWF Issues Statement on the Passing of Shiloh Pepin (Mermaid Girl)
You always hate to get “that phone call.” I’m extremely sorry to report that Shiloh Pepin (known as “Mermaid Girl” from Discovery Channel and TLC documentaries as well as an appearance on Oprah last month) passed away earlier today at ten years of age. Usually, October 23rd is a celebration of sorts for the “vets” of the late Tony Rumble’s Century Wrestling Alliance - it was sixteen years ago today Tony ran his first live event. Shiloh had taken ill earlier in the week. We were looking forward to seeing the entire Pepin family on November 14th at ROAD TO THE GOLD.
The little girl and her family touched many lives here in the Millennium Wrestling Federation...More?
Amazing night for Shiloh Pepin
Mixed Martial Arts Readies for First Legal Event in Maryland
Last summer, Columbia native Ryan Mackin flew to Thailand to find an opponent he could legally punch, kick, elbow and knee.
This month, he'll hardly have to leave home.
"I had to take a 30-hour flight to Thailand for my last fight," said Mackin, who is fighting this weekend in the first legal mixed martial arts event in Maryland history. "It means a great deal to me that I'm able to wake up and take a cab to my next fight."
Mackin, 27, a wrestling coach at Hammond High School, in Columbia, is one of 22 fighters competing Oct. 24 at 1st Mariner Arena, in Baltimore.
The card, promoted by Shogun Fights, is the result of a multiyear struggle to legalize the sport once derided by U.S. Sen. John McCain as "human cockfighting." The sport is now legal and regulated by athletic commissions in 40 states.
Mixed martial arts is banned in New York and West Virginia and unregulated in the other eight.
Baltimore native John Rallo has emerged as the face of mixed martial arts in Maryland. He runs the state's best known school, Ground Control -- which recently opened a new location in Columbia -- and led the charge to get the sport legalized...More?
source: columbia flier
This Day in Wrestling History
Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Crusher & Billy Robinson for the AWA Tag Team title.
October 24, 1974
Ernie Ladd defeated Magnum T.A. for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title.
October 24, 1984
Don Muraco defeated Jimmy Snuka for the ECW Heavyweight title.
October 24, 1992
Bill Goldberg defeated Sid to win the WCW U.S. title for the second time.
October 24, 1999
October 23, 2009
SmackDown Results: Battle Before the War
The odds were stacked against World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker from the start. In CM Punk’s corner were referee Scott Armstrong and SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, setting the stage for a repeat of what transpired at WWE Breaking Point. However, the champion took matters into his own hands to keep his coveted gold. After chokeslamming Armstrong and escaping Punk’s deadly Anaconda Vise, The Phenom locked The Straightedge Superstar in Hell’s Gate, forcing him to submit. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Bull Pain Speaks...Loudly
Bull Pain has over twenty years of ring wars and the scars and bloodshed to prove that he has been here, there and everywhere in between. Pain got his start in wrestling as a young Rick Gantner, martial arts enthusiast and amateur boxer who had his life changed forever after seeing an AWA show that included the likes of The Crusher and "Superstar" Billy Graham. Gantner would quickly become Bull Pain while working in the Global Wrestling Federation and would be forever solidified during a run with Ian Rottens I.W.A. hardcore wrestling federation. Examiner.com talked with Bull about his career, his future and what the future of wrestling holds.
Q. You stated that you think Triple H will be the one to start a new era for wrestling, now that Shane is leaving the WWE, do you think that gives Triple H even more of an advantage to take the business in a new direction?
A. Well, I think in a few years this will happen because by then Paul will be tired of working every night and his body, like all of ours, tells us when it's time to be behind the scenes and not always in front of the curtain. I think that he knows what the business needs and I think that he might actually try and take it back to where it is more of a sporting event than a carnival. Cross your fingers!...More?
Change for Team SmackDown
Matt Hardy, R-Truth, The Hart Dynasty & Finlay beat Drew McIntyre, Eric Escobar, JTG & Dolph Ziggler to take their places on Team SmackDown at Bragging Rights. The new team will join Chris Jericho, Kane & Shad to face Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston & Mark Henry, who makeup Team Raw.
Nigel McGuinness Disputes Earlier Reports
The Daily Star in the UK is featuring an interview with former ROH star Nigel McGuinness - now known as Desmond Wolfe in TNA. McGuinness comments on reports that the reason he didn't sign with the WWE is that he failed the medical screening.
"I had a clean bill of health from my orthopaedic guy and my local doctor, so it's not about that. I don’t hold against anything against them, it was a business decision, and they were only doing what they think is best for them. As for me, I am very eager to prove my worth. It means so much to me that Dixie, Terry and Kurt have faith in me, in my vocation and my work. I will repay that faith."
Dolph Ziggler's Assessment of the Triple H vs John Cena Match on Raw
"Well, it's two of the top guys in the business and it's something everyone wants to see," he began. "I think a huge part of that entire match was showing that John Cena can go in a long match with one of the best in the entire business. I think that match really showed two stars that stood out in terms of guys that can go, and it seemed like a warm-up for that 60-minute Iron Man match [between Cena and Randy Orton at Bragging Rights]. I think it was actually a really good move. It established those two top guys that they can go, if they have to go for a while."
source: slam wrestling
Triple H Comments on the Next Wave of WWE Superstars
Who do you regard as the next wave of headline-level talent in WWE?
Well CM Punk is obviously already on his way to becoming a big star. Jack Swagger, I like Sheamus. Evan Bourne is very good. Kofi Kingston. They are all moving up, but slowly, which is the right way.
Finally,are you mentoring any WWE wrestler in particular? And in who, do you see the most of young Triple H?
The closest to me is probably Sheamus, because we always train together on the road. But I try to watch all the young guys' matches and give them advice, if they want to hear it. If they take advice to heart and really want to improve, then I'm willing to help. As for seeing some of myself in someone? That's tough. Sheamus just the other day showed up at a show he didn't have to be at. He does whatever he's asked to do without complaining, he goes to every show and is always wanting to work. He does is all, goes above and beyond. That's what I was like.
source: powerslam magazine
Formula One to the WWE
The next act of Kyle Busch fascination will take place this Monday night when he, and Joe Gibbs Racing team mate Joey Logano, will be the official guest hosts on "Raw": World Wrestling Entertainment's wildly popular television program.
If the show follows its usual guest host format, then expect Busch and Logano to interact with the wrestlers both in and out of the ring. They will, seemingly, be in charge of setting up some special fan pleasing matches that is not expected to be very popular with some of the WWE super stars.
The NASCAR and WWE "Raw" connection is actually a very brilliant marketing move. Both organizations are wildly popular with massive fan bases that easily interacts with each other. There are already reports that states the two drivers will carry WWE logos on their race cars for the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series event at the Texas Motor Speedway. Busch's #18 Toyota will be sponsored by Z Line Designs/WWE while Logano's #20 will carry the logo Game Stop/"Raw" Versus "Smackdown" which is the other very popular WWE television program.
You can catch Busch/Logano live and in charge on "Raw" this Monday night at 9 pm eastern time on the USA Network...More?
source: whowon.com
This Day in Wrestling History
WWF(E) Champion Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair wrestle their first match in Dayton, Ohio. Flair wins via count out.
October 23, 1991
Paul Orndorff & Paul Roma defeated the Patriot & Marcus Bagwell for the WCW World Tag Team title.
October 23, 1994
Alundra Blaze defeated Bertha Faye for the WWF(E) Women's title.
October 23, 1995
Rodney "Yokozuna" Anoa'i died of a heart attack at age 34.
October 23, 2000
AJ Styles defeated Syxx-Pac for the NWA-TNA X title.
October 23, 2002
October 22, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Something to Brag About
Though McIntyre and Escobar are relatively new to the SmackDown roster, the two young Superstars proved why they deserve to be on the Friday night team heading into this Sunday by defeating two notable opponents in Matt Hardy & R-Truth. Despite Hardy & Truth giving it their all, it was a distraction by Vickie Guerrero and a cheap shot by Escobar that made the difference, allowing McIntyre to hit a Double-Arm DDT on Matt and pick up the pin to earn his team the victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
