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November 9, 2009
Prescription Abuse Plagues Wrestling
Pro wrestling promoter Greg Price says the abuse of prescription pain pills is crippling the industry. Price runs the National Wrestling Alliance Legends Fanfest in Charlotte, which features wrestling stars from past and present.
"I see people every day," he said. "They have to perform at an incredibly high level. They don't accept mediocre. A little bit of responsibility has to come back. ... Many of these guys - they are specifically with the WWE - are paid based on their performance. If they're hurt, they can't participate at the very best level. "They can't make main-event money this month."
And that, Price said, can lead to abuse of prescription pills and other drugs. He questions whether the company is doing enough for those wrestlers who may be struggling with nagging injuries and drug issues.
Officials with World Wrestling Entertainment say the company has a strict substance abuse and drug testing policy...More?
source: fayobserver.com
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
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
November 8, 2009
Raw House Show Results - Liverpool, England
HHH, HBK and Cena def, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes.
During the match, HBK goes to roll up DiBiase and purposely pulls his pants down so you can see his entire arse for about 20 seconds whilst he runs around the ring holding it to protect his penis and you can clearly see his entire white arse.
Funny ending, Legacy are about to win when Horbswoggle appears and sweet chin musics Orton to the knee. This distracts Legacy and when they turn around DiBiase gets sweet chin music, Orton gets pedigreed and Rhodes FU'd.
Ends with the 3 faces posing in the ring with hornswoggle. DX and Cena get wound up as Hornswoggle immitates HBK's poses, then Hornswoggle grabs a bottle of water and does the HHH water spit thing and finally does Cena's 3D sign. Finally they laugh it off and celebrate together to end the show...More?
Stephanie McMahon and WWE Creative
Ask any WWE fan what’s wrong with the company today and you will get a multitude of answers – nothing, over-pushing of “Super Cena”, repetitive storylines, same-old same-old on top of the heap, too much puerile comedy, not enough wrestling and so on and so forth. Ask anyone who is responsible for everything that’s wrong with the company today and two names come up with almost monotonous regularity: Triple H and his wife, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque. It’s the latter of the two that I want to examine in this column. Stephanie has had almost a lifetime of the WWE and she has played, and continues to play, major roles in its history and development, both on-screen and off. Over the years she has been accused of all sorts of things, from the obvious charge of nepotism to outright killing the business. Where, then, does the truth lie?...More?
source: marshall law
This Day in Wrestling History
Nick Bockwinkel defeated Verne Gagne for the AWA Heavyweight title.
November 8, 1975
Scott Hall defeated Bret Hart, Sid Vicious & Goldberg for the WCW US Heavyweight title.
November 8, 1999
November 7, 2009
Strikeforce Results
CBS Bouts:
Fedor Emelianenko def. Brett Rogers via TKO (punches) - R2, 1:48
Jake Shields def. Jason "Mayhem" Miller via unanimous decision
Gegard Mousasi def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou via TKO (punches) - R2, 3:43
Fabricio Werdum def. Antonio Silva via unanimous decision
Non-televised Bouts:
Marloes Coenen def. Roxanne Modafferi via submission (armbar) - R1, 1:05
Mark Miller vs. Deray Davis
Jeff Curran def. Dustin Neace via TKO (injury) - R1, 1:39
Shamar Bailey def. John Kolosci via unanimous decision
Nate Moore def. Louis Taylor via submission (punches) - R2, 3:24
Christian Uflacker def. Jonatas Novaes via unanimous decision
Indy Wrestler Adam "Firestorm" Dykes Passes Away
Adam was 32 years old, a professional wrestler originally from New Zealand but who lived in Victoria, BC. He wrestled for several indy promotions and had a good run at the Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling where he won the NWA Canadian Junior Heavyweight Championship twice and the NWA/ECCW Heavyweight Championship...More?
source: wrestleview.com
Raw House Show Results - Newcastle, England
DX and John Cena beat Legacy. HHH said the crowd was welcome to slap the ring announcer for the lousy microphone, and the music guy because he played Cena's music before HBK got to do his "If you're not down with that" bit.
Overall a good show. Top cheers definitely go to Cena, DX, Mark Henry and Kofi Kingston. Best heel heat has to go to The Miz and Sheamus...More?
source: prowrestling.net
This Day in Wrestling History
The WWF(E) agrees to pay $18 million to the Hart family as a settlement for the Owen Hart wrongful death suit.
November 7, 2000
November 6, 2009
SmackDown Results: Altered Beast
Ever since failing to win the World Title at WWE Bragging Rights, Batista has turned into a raging beast. Last week, Batista attacked Hardy from behind. In the night’s main event, Matt Hardy felt The Animal’s wrath once again. After smashing Hardy into the announce table, Batista drove a TV monitor into his back. The vicious and painful assault earned Batista an immediate disqualification. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Dennis Miller to Host "The Slammys"
Comedian and radio talk show host Dennis Miller will serve as the host of the 2009 Slammy Awards during a special three-hour presentation of Monday Night Raw on Dec. 14 from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas...More?
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Michael "Crash Holly" Lockwood passes away suddenly at the age of 32.
November 6, 2003
November 5, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Survival of the Fittest
Despite being the man that loves to fight, Finlay met his match this week in the form of the always cocky Chris Jericho. The Irishman didn’t back down from the tag team champion, but he just couldn’t get his hands on his slippery opponent. In the end, The Belfast Brawler was brought down hard with the Codebreaker and pinned by the abrasive SmackDown Superstar. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Kevin Nash On His TNA Suspension
Kevin Nash issued a statement concerning his suspension from TNA resulting from comments he made during an iMPACT! taping. Nash was upset that production didn't stop when Chris Sabin suffering a concussion on the set:
"Thought I would clear up some internet bullsh**. The reason I did not receive a letter from T.N.A was because this matter was discussed between President Dixie Carter and myself. I promise you it cost me money not a paid vacation at my beach home. I understand Dixie's reason for the action she has taken but stand by my reaction to what at the time appeared a serious neck injury to [Sabin]."
Raw House Show Results - Glasgow, Scotland
John Cena, Triple H and Shawn Michaels beat Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes, when the faces pinned the heels at the same time. Cena pinning Rhodes was the legal pinfall. DX and Cena got monster reactions. Glow sticks a plenty! Good main event with great heat all the way through. Legacy got the heat or Cena for the finish and Hornswoggle in DX gear made the save. After the match Cena, DX and Hornswoggle posed for the fans and did the crotch chop in unison...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
Rourke Wants WWE Return
The Hollywood legend had wanted to compete in a bout at WrestleMania 25 against former world champion Chris Jericho. But a clause in the contract for his next movie meant he was only allowed a quick knockout punch after Chris's regular match on the show. Many fans and critics branded that ending 'cheesy', especially after the former pro-boxer had promised to throw Jericho "around the ring like a tossed salad".
New book Wrestling With Demonsreveals how bosses of forthcoming superhero flick Iron Man 2 banned Rourke from competing in the WWE showpiece amid concerns he would injure himself and delay filming. The Golden Globe winner was then left disappointed with the outcome of his Mania appearance, because he wanted to show off the wrestling moves he learned for his Oscar nominated performance as bruised and battered wrestler Randy 'The Ram' Robinson...More?
source: the sun
WWE Announces 2009-12 Business Outlook
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. today issued a revised business outlook, targeting average annual earnings growth between 15% to 20% over the 2009 through 2012 period. The revised outlook is based on a comprehensive review of the Company's operations.
Vince McMahon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We believe we can achieve meaningful growth by strengthening our global expansion and television distribution, leveraging our new partnership with Mattel and continuing to improve operating efficiency. Through disciplined cost management, we expect our operating leverage to deliver outstanding earnings growth with even moderate increases in revenue."...More?
source: corporate.wwe.com
WWE Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results; Vince Comments on Shane's Departure
Vince formally addressed Shane's departure from the company during this morning's conference call with investors. He said of Shane's decision to leave: "Shane has decided to pursue other opportunities in the marketplace." He also added that the strength of the company's management team is based on performance, not if an employee's last name is McMahon. "Some people perceive this to be a family business, but I do not," said Vince.
You can view the financial report here.
November 4, 2009
Raw House Show Results - Dublin, Ireland
DX beat Legacy. Long intro spiel from Hunter and Shawn for this match, which really got the crowd going. Easily the biggest reaction of the night thus far. Great match with Legacy getting the majority of the offense and keeping Shawn and Hunter separated from being able to tag each other throughout the match. The match ended with HBK hitting Sweet Chin Music on DiBiase, while Hunter hit Rhodes with the Pedigree to get the three count...More?
source: prowrestling.net
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
