Shane Douglas returns to ECW at the ECW Arena in Philly and makes several harsh comments about his time in the WWF(E).
January 5, 1996
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January 5, 2010
This Day in Wrestling History
January 4, 2010
Raw Results: Hart & Heartbreaker
The conclusion of the WWE Title Match at Survivor Series 1997 between then-champion Bret “Hit Man” Hart and Shawn Michaels remains one of the most controversial episodes in WWE history. Hart was forced to relinquish his title to HBK after the referee called for a quick bell while Michaels had his opponent locked in Hart’s signature submission hold, The Sharpshooter, despite the fact that Hart never submitted.
The incident, known as the “Montreal Screwjob,” left a bitter taste in Hart’s mouth, including a palpable disdain for both Michaels and the man who orchestrated his defeat, Mr. McMahon.
While revenge has always nourished motivation, time continues to mend old wounds, which seemed to be the case when Hart addressed the audience at the top of Raw. Not only did the former five-time WWE Champion and WWE Hall of Famer thank the WWE Universe for their support, he also called out Michaels in an effort to bury the hatchet.
Michaels obliged, and the two talked openly about their feelings from that night and beyond. The men concluded their conversation with a handshake and, eventually, a heartfelt embrace. Full results.
source: wwe.com
First Nominee for the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame Announced
Vince McMahon informed Bret Hart that his father, Stu Hart would be inducted into the WWE HOF this year.
TNA 1st Hour Fail
Jeff Hardy, Sean Waltman, Scott Hall & Ric Flair debut. Tara loses title to ODB. I guess some other stuff happened. I'm not sure. I switched to Raw at 9:00pm.
Dana White Comments on Competing with WWE
"And I respect this guy. I like Vince McMahon. I’ve had breakfast with him. He’s a good guy, but he is a (expletive) animal. I’m not trying to beat him on Monday night. I don’t think we would beat them. Those guys pull killer ratings. It’s been like the highest rated show on television forever. We’re just putting a fight on Monday night because Spike wants us to. I think we’re two totally different, pro wrestling is totally different than the UFC and mixed martial arts"...More?
source: mmaweekly.com
WWE RAW Live and Nearly DVR-Proof 52 Weeks a Year
“It’s about the only 52-week, live, DVR-proof show going,” said Chris McCumber, EVP of marketing at USA Network. The “Raw” show is new every week of the year, and because it is live with sports elements, Mr. McCumber suggested, it is less likely to be recorded on a digital video recorder and played back later — with the commercials skipped.
He said that “Raw” was up 17 percent in total viewers on USA over the last year.
source: tvbythenumbers.com
Which Side Are You On?
Poll Results - What Will You Be Doing on Jan. 4th?:
Watching Raw - 77 (66%)
Watching TNA - 17 (14%)
Switching Between the Shows - 13 (11%)
Watching One-Taping the Other - 9 (7%)
Total Votes: 116
TNA iMPACT!: Special live three-hour edition of TNA iMPACT! from Orlando, FL at Universal Studios featuring the debut of Hulk Hogan.
WWE Raw: Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart will make his first appearance on a WWE television program in 12 years as the special guest host of Monday Night Raw live from Dayton, OH. Also confirmed for the show is DX defending the WWE Unified Tag Team Championships against Chris Jericho & Big Show and Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston.
This Day in Wrestling History
Shotgun Saturday Night debuts from the Mirage Nightclub in New York
January 4, 1997
Mankind (Mick Foley) defeateds The Rock to win the WWF World Title at a RAW is WAR taping in Worcester, Massachusetts. The show would air on the following Monday. That night Tony Schiavone would reveal the result during WCW Monday Nitro, airing live that night, noting that Mankind as champion "ought to put a lot of butts in the seats." Schiavone would later claim Eric Bischoff fed him that line to say.
January 4, 1999
Hollywood Hogan defeated Kevin Nash for the WCW Heavyweight title.
January 4, 1999
January 3, 2010
Dixie Carter: "This is a marathon not a sprint. The ratings, quite honestly, are irrelevant."
Dixie Carter said in an interview with The Sun that she isn't taking on Vince McMahon. Her goal is to make wrestling cool, hip and relevant. Click here.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Jim Ross
January 3, 1952
Triple H defeated the Big Show for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title
January 3, 2000
January 2, 2010
Lance Storm Commentary - "I’m very excited to see the show Monday"
One last thing I want to cover before wrapping this up is the return of Bret Hart to Monday Night RAW. I’m very excited to see the show Monday, because Bret was a big part of why I got into wrestling so I’m really looking forward to his return. I have no expectations going in, I just hope the fans show him the respect he so greatly deserves, and I believe they will. Before WWE announced his return I was planning to flip back and forth and watch both RAW and Impact but now I will watch RAW in its entirety. I will have to either DVR Impact or just watch it at its regular time on Thursday.
For my official rating prediction for January 4th:
RAW (3.6 – 3.8)
Impact (0.6 – 0.8)
source: stormwrestling.com
TNA iMPACT! - Lost Before the Start
Mark Madden picks Raw over iMPACT!:
Not to be negative (ahem), but TNA’s Monday launch looks dead in the water for reasons that should be fairly obvious.
WWE has Bret Hart. One of the promotion’s legendary figures returns. Hart has been absent for over 12 years. He left under the worst possible terms. What will it be like when Vince McMahon and Hart face off for the first time since the Montreal Screwjob? THIS IS PERSONAL, KING!
OK, I’m sold. As for TNA…
Hogan will be there. That’s the extent of TNA’s promotion for the re-ignition of the Monday night wars.
I’m watching WWE...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
Raw Hosts for January 25th Revealed
WWE has revealed that actors James Roday and Dule Hill will host the January 25th edition of Raw. The duo stars in the USA Network series "Psych." The new season of Psych premieres on the USA Network on Wednesday, January 27th and this season will feature a cameo by WWE Superstar John Cena.
Hulk Hogan Wants Health Benefits for TNA Wrestlers
Hulk Hogan says that if he can "turn TNA into the monster" that Vince McMahon created with WWE, he wants to offer TNA wrestlers health benefits beyond what WWE is offering.
"There's a ton of stuff that needs to be done – from health care to profit sharing to insurance – just mechanical stuff that should be in place when people put their lives on the line and give up their time and dedicate themselves to the business,"...More?
source: ign.com
January 1, 2010
SmackDown Results: Time to Rumble
Amidst the feverish anticipation of the Intercontinental Championship rematch between the “Chosen One” and The Guru of Greatness, a riveting Beat the Clock Challenge attempted to establish the No. 1 Contender to take on the World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker at the Royal Rumble. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Rumor Mill - Huge Names to Debut on TNA Monday Night Special
Reportedly, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, Ken Anderson and Rob Van Dam will be appearing on the January 4th edition of TNA iMPACT! Click here.
Ring Posts Wrestler of the Decade
Triple H
• Has wrestled in WWE the entire decade
• Eleven-time world champion (five WWE titles; five world heavyweight titles; one undisputed title)
• Along with The Undertaker, the only Attitude-era main-eventer who was active the entire decade
• Wrestled in nine WrestleManias; was in world title matches in eight of them
• Was on top during WWE’s peak year in 2000
• Had memorable programs with The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Batista, Randy Orton and John Cena
• Triple threat match with Chris Benoit and Michaels at WrestleMania XX (2004) is perhaps the best WrestleMania world title match ever
• Leader of Evolution, one of the top heel groups of the decade
• Reunited with DX partner Michaels to form one of WWE’s most popular acts
• Helped elevate Batista, Orton, Cena and Benoit
Ring Posts
WWE & Mattel: World Champions Team Up
WWE and Mattel officially began their toy partnership today after WWE's deal with Jakks Pacific concluded on December 31...More?
Shane McMahon Officially Gone From WWE
Shane McMahon is officially no longer employed by WWE today after announcing resignation plans on October 16. McMahon announced on Oct. 16 his official resignation date would be Jan. 1.
This Day in Wrestling History
Ted Turner's purchase of WCW comes into full effect as all NWA changes are complete and World Championship Wrestling drops the NWA name
January 1, 1991
Billionaire Ted, The Huckster and the Nacho Man debut on Monday
Night Raw
January 1, 1996
December 31, 2009
WWE Superstars Results: Ring in the New Year
In the main event of “WWE Superstars,” MVP joined with Chris Masters to take on their Raw brandmates, Jack Swagger & Carlito. Though The Ballin’ Superstar & The Masterpiece were fortunate enough to have the lovely Eve cheering them on from ringside, her support wasn’t enough to spur them onto victory. Carlito proved to be too much for Masters to handle as The Southpaw from San Juan pinned his opponent for the win. Full results.
source: wwe.com
Top 100 Most-Watched Telecasts on Basic Cable for 2009; June 22nd Raw # 70
Recap of the June 22nd episode - Triathlon of Terror.
source: tvbythenumbers.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
