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April 6, 2012
This Day in Wrestling History
Mildred Burke defeated Clara Mortensen for the WWWA Heavyweight title.
April 6, 1937
April 5, 2012
Former WWE Talent Says He Was Verbally Abused By Former FCW Executive
Steven Muehlhausen of the radio show The Fight Club Chicago recently conducted an interview with former WWE wrestler Jay Bradley, who had previously wrestled in the WWE under the name Ryan Braddock from 2005-2009. Bradley claimed that he was verbally abused by Ty Bailey, who was recently fired from being the top executive at FCW.
"He (Bailey) had a tendency to very much talk down to people, to power play people," Bradley revealed. "He almost had the attitude. The joke I always heard amongst the boys was, 'He probably got beat up a lot in high school by the big jocks and now he's the boss of the big jocks.' He tried to flex his proverbial muscles on 'em.
"There were a couple instances without getting too in depth... The WWE doctor had told me to get checked out and put me on a prescription. The WWE doctor that is that was paid by the company. And he (Bailey) screamed at me, [asking] 'Why was I on this medication and who did this and I'm gonna get fired for this.'
"Yet this was the company doctor! And I paraphrase that severely. It was actually about a 20-minute tongue lashing where I just sat there and took it. I finally asked him to talk to me like an adult because we're both men here, [and to] quit being immature. And he hung up the phone."
You can listen to the complete interview at sportstownchicago.com/fightclub.
source: wrestlinginc.com
Mike Tyson Interested in Helping the WWE
Speaking to Power Slam last month about his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, legendary boxer Mike Tyson says he would be interested in wrestling for WWE.
When asked if he still watches wrestling these days, he responded, "I don't watch it as much as I used to—but it's not the same as it was; they don't have the same guys. But Triple H is coming back, the WWE is coming back, and I'd like to do whatever I can to be a part of that, to help them in any way I can. I would like to be a wrestler."
"Several" FCW Call-Ups Post-WM28
"Several" WWE developmental wrestlers are expected to make the main roster following WrestleMania 28, according to WWE announcer Jim Ross. "Several FCW talents are either being introduced or on the cusp of such on a WWE roster. Expect to see several new personas in the coming weeks on Raw & Smackdown. Congrats to all who've earned an opportunity," Ross said in his latest blog on jrsbarbq.com.
This Day in Wrestling History
Rodrick James "Jess" McMahon, grandfather of wrestling mogul Vince McMahon, promotes a boxing match between Jess Willard and Jack Johnson in Havana, Cuba.
April 5, 1915
Happy Birthday to Diamond Dallas Page
April 5, 1949
Andy Kaufman met Jerry Lawler in a Grudge Match at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis Tennessee.
April 5, 1982
April 4, 2012
Finlay Signs With Ring of Honor
RIng of Honor issued the following press release:
Ring of Honor officials held a private press conference on Monday April 2nd in Baltimore and one of the major things that came out of it, something we are extremely excited to announce, is that negotiations have been finalized with one of the most respected wrestlers who has ever set foot in the ring, a near 40-year veteran of the ring wars, to make his ROH debut when we return to Toronto on May 12th!
After much fan demand, and weeks of back-and-forth talks, “The Belfast Bruiser” Fit Finlay comes to Ring of Honor just in time for “Border Wars” at The Ted Reeve Arena! One of the toughest men in the sport, Finlay is as world traveled a wrestler as you are likely to find, has competed against the best competition across decades, won championships everywhere, and now wants to come to ROH to fight the best of the best of today’s crop of athletes.
www.rohwrestling.com
WWE Stock Price Hits 52-Week Low
In the aftermath of the high of WrestleMania Week, WWE's stock price hit a 52-week low Wednesday morning. The stock had been hovering in the mid-$8.00 range for a few weeks before dipping to $8.55 per share on Wednesday. The previous 52-week low was $8.67 per share.
Mid-way through the trading day, WWE's stock price is down 2.4 percent compared to Tuesday's closing price. In the overall stock market, the Dow is currently down 1.3 percent and the Nasdaq market is down 1.9 percent.
source: pwtorch.com
Ex-WWE Star Arrested For Doctor Shopping, Faces Jail Time
Former "Surreal Life" star Maven Huffman -- a former WWE superstar -- was arrested in Florida on Monday after cops say he was "doctor shopping" to get his fix of painkillers.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops uncovered Huffman had gone to 3 doctors in 2 weeks and scored multiple prescriptions for Oxycodone and Hydrocodone.
35-year-old Huffman allegedly went to multiple pharmacies to fill his prescriptions -- in what appears to be a ploy to conceal his activity. In total, cops believe Maven scored more than 1000 pills.
FYI -- in Florida, it's a crime to go from doctor to doctor to obtain multiple prescriptions for a controlled substance without telling the doctors about it.
Maven -- who was released on $2,000 bond -- faces up to 5 years in prison if convicted of doctor shopping.
Interview with Triple H: Wrestler Lives Double Life - As An Executive
The Houston Chronicle published a two-page article on Triple H's "double life" as part-time wrestler and full-time WWE executive. Long-time Chronicle columnist/wrestling journalist Ken Hoffman interviewed Hunter at WrestleMania 28 in Miami and reported interesting quotes that were mixed with in-character comments vowing to end The Undertaker's Streak (the interview was conducted prior to WrestleMania Sunday).
Asked if he prefers wrestler or executive, Hunter said, "I've always had a fascination with business. I've been involved with the creative side practically since the day I started with the company in 1995. That's the part I love most, creating the stories, coming up with the spark of an idea and seeing our talent go out there and execute it. Being allowed to be creative in your work is a wonderful gift."
Hunter said he misses the physical pain of being a full-time wrestler. He said, "You'd have to be a professional athlete or entertainer to get that. I do miss the pain. Every year, I know I'll feel like a bus hit me the day after WrestleMania. And the second day I'll feel like the bus backed over me again. It's a badge of courage almost. To an athlete, it becomes a point of pride, how beat up you feel the next day. It means you left everything on the playing field."
Hoffman noted Hunter will return to the WWE board room to begin working on WrestleMania 29 this week. Hunter offered, "This WrestleMania will be the biggest single night in our industry's history, but we're just scratching the surface of where we're going. We're into movies, publishing, and creating our own television network later this year."...More?
Guest Stars Announced for the April 9th Edition of Monday Night Raw
During Tuesday's Smackdown TV taping, WWE announced the stars of the "Three Stooges" movie will guest-star on Monday's Raw episode. The movie stars former "Mad TV" star Will Sasso, Sean Hayes, and Chris Diamantopoulos. The movie opens in theaters on Friday, April 13, four days following Monday's Raw.
This Day in Wrestling History
Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart for the WWF(E) title at WMIX. Moments later, Hulk Hogan accepted Yokozuna's challenge & defeated Yokozuna to win the WWF(E) title for the fifth time.
April 4, 1993
April 3, 2012
Rumor Mill - Brock Lesnar's New One-Year Deal with WWE
Multiple wrestling media reports have revealed that Brock Lesnar's deal with WWE is set for one-year and that Lesnar has agreed to make a minimum of two appearances per month. Lesnar is expected to make additional appearances during the build for Wrestlemania 29 next year as WWE can negotiate additional appearances even with Lesnar agreeing to additional dates.
sources: pwinsider.com & prowrestling.net
WWE Legend Chief Jay Strongbow Passes Away
The following is a new tweet from the official Twitter page of WWE Hall Of Fame announcer Jim Ross:
"Sad to hear of the passing this morning of WWE HOF'er Chief Jay Strongbow, a beloved member of WWE family. RIP Chief."
This Day in Wrestling History
Frank Gotch defeats George Hackenschmidt in Chicago, Illinois to win the World Heavyweight Title, ending Hackenschmidt's near-three-year-long reign. Gotch's American Heavyweight Title, which he had won on December 17, 1906 from Fred Beell, was vacated. Gotch held the title until retiring in August 1912.
April 3, 1908
Gorilla Monsoon & Cowboy Bill Watts defeated Gene Kiniski & Waldo Von Erich for the WWWF(WWE) Tag Team title.
April 3, 1965
Happy Birthday to Lance Storm
April 3, 1969
Alundra Blaze defeated Bull Nakano for the WWF(E) Women's title.
April 3, 1995
Triple H defeated Chris Jericho for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
April 3, 2001
Batista pinned World Heavyweight Champion Triple H after the Batista Bomb to win the title, ending Triple H's fifth reign at WrestleMania 21.
April 3, 2005
April 2, 2012
Lord Tensai Debuts
The mysterious Lord Tensai made his debut, much to the dismay of Alex Riley. Right out of the gate, Tensai wasted no time dismantling Riley, coming after him with a series of vicious blows and head butts. Next, he hoisted Riley high over head and planted him to the canvas. Continuing his destructive path, Tensai blasted his opponent with a series of brutal elbows to the head. As the destructive Lord continued to brutalize Riley, he sent all of his crushing 360 pounds onto him. Seeing enough carnage, the ref finally stopped the match. But Tensai wasn’t done yet. After the match officially ended, he clutched Riley’s skull in a claw and planted him to the canvas for more punishment.
source: wwe.com
Triple H Comments On Changes In The Way The WWE Will Find New Talent
During an interview with RXMuscle Radio, Triple H said that one of the changes in the WWE Development System he will be implementing is a website for talent to submit their information. Hunter said that he has heard from people in gyms, etc. that they have considered the WWE, but didn't know where to go for information. He also said that they are considering holding open tryouts throughout the country.
Photo: Stephanie, Murphy & Linda Backstage at the Sun Life Arena
photo credit: linda mcmahon twitter
This Day in Wrestling History
The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) drops a "W" to become the World Wrestling Federation.
April 2, 1979
Triple H becomes the first heel to win the main event at WrestleMania
April 2, 2000
April 1, 2012
WrestleMania XXVIII Sets Records
WWE announced tonight that WrestleMania XXVIII set three records. With a sellout crowd of 78,363 fans from all 50 states and 36 countries, the annual pop culture extravaganza became Sun Life Stadium’s largest attended event and highest grossing entertainment event in history. Grossing $8.9 million, it was also the highest grossing live event in WWE history. The event was broadcast around the world on pay-per-view in more than 105 countries and 20 languages.
The previous Sun Life Stadium attendance record was 77,912 for the BCS National Championship in 2005. Its highest grossing entertainment event was U2 on June 29, 2011, grossing more than $7.5 million. WrestleMania XXVIII surpassed the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania in Houston, which grossed $7.2 million. This marks the third consecutive year WrestleMania broke the gross entertainment event record of the host venue.
