Nov 5 WWE RAW Presents DX Invasion Tour - Glasgow, Scotland
Nov 6 WWE RAW Presents DX Invasion Tour - Newcastle, England
Nov 7 WWE RAW Presents DX Invasion Tour - Butlins, Minehead
Nov 8 WWE RAW Presents DX Invasion Tour - Liverpool, England
Nov 9 WWE Presents RAW - Sheffield, England
Nov 10 WWE RAW Presents DX Invasion Tour - Cardiff, Wales
Nov 11 WWE RAW Presents DX Invasion Tour - London, England
Nov 12 WWE RAW Presents DX Invasion Tour - Birmingham, England
October 30, 2009
DX Invasion Tour
Talking Evil With Father James Mitchell
ust a day away from Halloween, there is no telling what kind of ghouls and goblins will be lurking in the shadows. But fear not, because many of the world's evil-doers are already preoccupied with their day jobs as pro wrestlers, where they can haunt us year round. James Mitchell can personally attest to this, as he's managed several of them. After all, it takes evil to know evil...More?
source: slam wrestling
Kofi Kingston Explains Why He Lost the Accent
"I was actually born in Ghana, West Africa," Kingston said. "As far as the whole Jamaican thing is actually concerned, growing up I actually loved everything about Jamaica. I loved the food, the culture, the laid-back attitude. When I came to the WWE initially I wanted to come out to something that attributed both my love for wrestling and the Jamaican heritage."
"I wanted to come out to something unique and something people had never seen before. But at a certain point it becomes about being real and true to yourself, as opposed to playing a character. You look at guys like Triple H. When he first started out he was Hunter Hearst Helmsley and before that he was Terra Ryzing - I don't know if a lot of people know that."
"Stone Cold Steve Austin was Stunning Steve Austin before he became Stone Cold. The Rock was Rocky Maivia before he became The Rock. Shawn Michaels was a Rocker before he became the Heartbreak Kid. I think in wrestling and the WWE you see a trend of guys who make transitions. And I think for me I'm in that transition stage into coming into my own."...More?
source: skysports.com
He's not sure if people know that Triple H used to be called Terra Ryzing?...Wow!
Tara vs. Alissa Flash from TNA iMPACT! 10/29/09
What is wrong with TNA? Why won't they let Alissa Flash win a match? Once again they aren't utilizing they talnet that they have.
October 29, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Can’t Hide the Truth
The Hart Dynasty and R-Truth may have stood together victorious as part of Team SmackDown at WWE Bragging Rights, but on “WWE Superstars,” Friday night’s rapping Superstar denied David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd the opportunity to achieve victory again. For the last several weeks, Cryme Tyme and The Hart Dynasty have proven to be evenly matched, and it was the variable of their partners that tipped the scales in one team’s favor on this time. In the end, Truth’s speed and agility were too much, allowing him to pick up the pin over Kidd and have his hand raised with Cryme Tyme. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Lenny Montana Was A Wrestler Before He Died So Well in "The Godfather"
A memorable death scene has been a staple of stage and screen through the years, from Hamlet to Darth Vader. And it's not much of a leap to say one of the greatest death scenes ever was hitman Luca Brasi's strangulation in The Godfather. But did you know Brasi was played by ex-wrestler Lenny Montana?
The story of Montana's switch to acting and the death scene are equally fascinating -- far more than his professional wrestling career...More?
source: slam wrestling
New Wrestling Book: "Worker: Last of A Dying Breed"
Brian Logan has just finished his new autobiography, Worker: Last of A Dying Breed, that follows his life from growing up in a small West Virginia town to the ring at Smoky Mountain Wrestling, and the bright lights of WCW & WWF. Brian speaks candidly about Fayette county WV politics, Child hood issues, being shot by his father, and also winning major championships in pro wrestling. Follow his travels through all of the great remaining territories in the 90's and he also covers the complete history of pro wrestling in the state of WV. Worker also compiles many dates and facts about Brian Logan's legal trials. This book Worker is a must read for wrestling fans and West Virginian alike. Forward by Jim Cornette. Logan has also launched a new website logansworldonline.com . Logan's World Online is the new home for everything about Brian Logan. Worker: Last of a Dying Breed can be purchased on logansworldonline.com , and available on amazon.com in December.
source: wrestleview.com
Another Raw Guest Host Confirmed
WWE has confirmed that boxer Ricky Hatton will be the special guest host of the November 9 Raw show in Sheffield, England. Click here for more information.
Let the Hearings Begin
The Congressional hearings on NFL brain injuries that begin today should be fascinating, gruesome, and possibly momentous. Concern about injuries is nearly as old as football itself in this country. Even casual fans likely know that the NCAA was created in 1905 after President Theodore Roosevelt himself declared that the game had become too brutal. The new rules (including legalization of the forward pass) that were instituted for the 1906 season did not in fact make football less dangerous, but the game has survived for more than a century despite periodic outbreaks of concern about injuries...More?
source: washington post
October 28, 2009
Update on WWE Announcers
The new announcer on last night's edition of ECW was Byron Saxton. Saxton is a WWE developmental talent that has been working in Florida Championship Wrestling. While WWE awaits news on the future of Smackdown announcer Jim Ross, the company has decided to replace him for the time being with Matt Striker.
Jim Ross Comments on the So-Called "New Monday Night Wars"
It amazes me that many fans are so obsessed with "Monday Night Wars" and one brand over taking another, etc type discussions. Firstly, I do wholeheartedly agree that competition is great for every business, without question. But every company that spends more time ragging on the "competition" or fixating on putting another company down is not focusing on their own brand. Today's wrestling business needs to simply focus on how THEY can improve what THEY do and not seemingly and endlessly focus on the "other guys" whoever the "other guys" may be...More?
source: jrsbarbq.com
I couldn't agree more. It always amazed me that TNA would waste their airtime talking about or vaguely referencing the WWE. You would never hear TNA mentioned on a WWE broadcast - not intentionally anyway. I also think TNA should put more emphasis on their own talent (AJ Styles, Beer Money, Motor City Machine Guns, etc.) instead of picking up all the scraps from the WWE. Vince has been critized for only backing stars he creates; however if TNA had the same attitude they would be much father ahead then they are now.
This Day in Wrestling History
Arn Anderson and Sid Vicious are involved in a brawl at their hotel which sees Anderson rushed to the hospital for 20 stab wounds from a pair of scissors, and Vicious with four puncture wounds.
October 28, 1993
October 27, 2009
ECW Results: Christian Retains
Despite an excellent showing from his opponent, Yoshi Tatsu, Christian successfully defended his ECW Title. But their mutual show of respect didn't last long before being brutally assaulted by William Regal and his Ruthless Roundtable. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Kofi Kingston Soars to New Heights
Kofi Kingston had a very good night on Monday’s episode of Raw. The high-flyer took a giant leap up the totem pole by first defeating Chris Jericho, and then working an angle with WWE’s top heel, Randy Orton. In the latter, Kingston demonstrated that he has the ability to speak well and project intensity. I see now why WWE had him drop the Jamaican accent.
Judging by Monday’s show, which saw Kingston destroy a new NASCAR car with Orton’s likeness on it that had been given to Orton by Ted DiBiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes, it appears as if Kingston will be wrestling Orton at the Survivor Series pay-per-view in Washington next month.
WWE desperately needs to get new faces in the mix at the top of the card, and Kingston is a great choice. He is easily is the most popular and charismatic of the mid-carders. If Kingston ends up becoming a bona fide main-eventer, this show will be remembered as a turning point in his career.
source: baltimore sun
Triple H Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records
Triple H is listed the new edition of Guinness World Records. The 2010 edition of the book noted the following regarding the WWE Superstar: "One male wrestler has won the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) championship on 8 occasions: Triple H (USA, Paul Levesque) took the title between 1999 and 2008."
Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are TNA Bound
According to multiply reports, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff have struck a deal with TNA Wrestling. Hogan plans on making the announcement at his press conference today.
Mickie James Launching a New Career Outside WWE
WWE Diva Mickie James has signed with Nashville management company Skyline Management Group for management of her country music venture. Click here for more info.
This Day in Wrestling History
Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated the Hart Foundation for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
October 27, 1987
Brian Pillman defeated Richard Morton in a tournament final to become the first WCW World Light Heavyweight Champion.
October 27, 1991
Shawn Michaels defeated Davy Boy Smith for the WW(E)F Intercontinental title.
October 27, 1992
Scott Hall & Kevin Nash defeated Harlem Heat for the WCW Tag Team title.
October 27, 2001
October 26, 2009
Raw Results: The Fast & The Spurious
After Big Show’s selfish betrayal of Team Raw the night before at WWE Bragging Rights, the Raw roster was only too happy to involve themselves during Show’s match with Triple H – thanks to Raw’s special guest hosts, the bout was now a No Disqualification Lumberjack Match with a special guest referee: WWE Champion John Cena!
Surrounded by a battery of Superstars ready to punish him, Show lashed out and attacked his brand mates. The show of force, however, would prove futile. A barrage of Raw Superstars exploded on Show until finally The Game also unleashed his considerable anger over the events the night before on his opponent, emerging with a satisfying victory.
As Triple H celebrated with Shawn Michaels and The Champ by his side, Raw special guest hosts Kyle Busch and Joey Logano surfaced to throw up a caution flag. The two clued in the WWE Universe on who would face Cena at Survivor Series: The Champ must face Triple H and HBK in a Triple Threat WWE Title Match. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
