Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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TMZ.com
has picked up the story on Michael Cole calling fellow WWE announcer
Josh Matthews a "faggot" earlier today via Twitter.
The story
will appear in numerous media outlets now that TMZ has picked it up.
It's obviously not good news for WWE, especially with Michael Cole set
for a main event match at WrestleMania 27 next
Sunday. Here is the TMZ.com article:
Less than two weeks after the WWE and GLAAD teamed up to say they were
going to work together to curb homophobic slurs in ... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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According
to multiple sources within TNA Wrestling, there was no indication that
Jeff Hardy was in no condition to perform throughout the day of last
week's Victory Road pay-per-view event.
"He was fine all day and then no one could find him," according to a company source.
Shortly before Hardy's match with Sting, production managers James
Tilquist (a/k/a Big Tilly) and Bruno Sassi found him in or around his
trailer. One source told us he was found on his back in a bathroom.
"They h... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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Here are some details on the sale of Strikeforce to Zuffa (UFC)…
On Monday, UFC is scheduled to have a press conference to answer questions regarding the purchase.
There were two entities interested in purchasing Strikeforce but UFC
made the stronger money offer. It looks as if the UFC was aware of the
first deal in place and in either late November or early December
decided they were going after it. Negotiations have gone on since that
time.
Some feel the purchase is not a good thi... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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Former TNA World Champion lands Key Movie role
New York (MMD Newswire) March 9, 2011 -- Top Movie llc is pleased to
announce Ken Anderson ( Mr Anderson) plays key role, Yuri Popov, in its
recently completed feature film DOGS LIE.
"Ken is a multi-
talented individual .Most of us know him as the powerhouse athlete in
the ring but that's only part of his skill set" added Richard Atkinson,
Producer/ Director of DOGS LIE. " On the set he's a natural - thoughtful
and fun to work with. On t... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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This is a first-hand report from someone who attended the TNA UK Party on Saturday...
I attended the TNA Fan UK Party on Saturday night in London. The party
was held in a secret location which ended up being the very swanky
‘Babble' night club in Mayfair, the poshest part of London. I received
my tickets after showing up to the Leicester Clock Tower last Wednesday
when Jeremy Borash tweeted that he would be there at 4pm. Not only did
Borash show up, but the crowd that assembled all... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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The
synopsis for Brock Lesnar's upcoming autobiography, Death Clutch: My
Story of Determination, Domination, and Survival, has been posted on
Amazon.com reads:
"Brock Lesnar has been, and is one of the
most popular - and polarizing - figures in sports and sports
entertainment. Whether fans love him or hate him, they never miss an
opportunity to watch Brock when he squares off with an opponent. He is a
celebrity of the first order, but disdains fame, avoids the media, and
remains int... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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SIN CARA SIGNS WITH WWE
STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE today unveiled their latest Superstar signing,
Sin Cara, formerly known worldwide as Mistico. The announcement took
place today during a press conference in his hometown Mexico City, where
passionate fans of all ages turned out to see their favorite performer
become the newest addition to the WWE roster.
Having already
forged a strong international fan following, Sin Cara, known for his
high flying style and awe inspiring acrobatics, is... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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NWS
issued the following statement praising Scott Hall's appearance at
their weekend show: "Not that Scott Hall needs to get his name any more
known in the pro wrestling world but it's nice that a major Northeast
promotion can send out a most positive feedback on Mr. Hall's
appearances. NWS was contacted by an unnamed third party that Mr. Hall
would be in the greater New York/New Jersey metro area on other business
and would possibly like to make an appearance on our Friday night
Cart... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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UGO.com
has posted a list counting down the top 25 most overrated wrestlers of
all-time. The ranking is topped by 13-time world champion Triple H, who
was named Most Overrated in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards on
three consecutive occasions (2002-2004), and again in 2009.
Regarding the self-proclaimed "King of Kings", UGO.com wrote: "For too
long, Triple H has received a free pass from internet wrestling fans,
but we say, "No more!" Sure, he used to be great, but that was be... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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Stacy
Carter (a/k/a Miss Kitty and The Kat) posted former WWE developmental
wrestler Shawn McGrath (a/k/a "Badseed" Shawn Osborne) suicide note
below. Read at your own discretion:
To all who care:
Just so everyone knows, this had nothing to do with the Bears losing on
Sunday. I have never been that emotionally invested into any sport where
I would end my life over a loss. To me, it’s just a game and only a
game and I made my mind up about this a while ago. This was being
thought a... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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Bruce Hart's book, Straight from the Hart, is
scheduled for release next month. Here is the newest promotional
material for the book… Bruce Hart pulls no punches in candid new memoir.
January 24, 2011.
In his new autobiography, Straight from the
Hart (ECW Press. March 2011) professional wrestler Bruce Hart reveals
his personal take on the wrestling business and his family's place in it
– two subjects that he claims have never been thoroughly covered by
other books.
Hart writes ... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, November 17, 2011,
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WWE Announcement
SHAWN MICHAELS TO ENTER WWE HALL OF FAME
World Wrestling Entertainment® announced today that one of the greatest
Superstars to ever perform for WWE, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn
Michaels, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. The
induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 2 at the Philips
Arena in Atlanta, GA, the evening before WrestleMania® XXVII.
"Shawn Michaels was the best in-ring performer in the history of WWE," said Vince McMahon, Ch... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Sunday, October 9, 2011,
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The
deal between Ring of Honor and HDNet will end after the January ROH
tapings in Philadelphia, PA at the ECW Arena. Those tapings will include
episodes through April of 2011.
Sources with ROH described the
reasoning for the parting of ways as the contract coming to and end.
ROH commented, "Ring of Honor Wrestling would like to thank HDNet for
the last two years, especially those behind the scenes that made it
possible every single TV taping."
People had high expectations
for the s... Continue reading ...
Posted by David Damage on Sunday, October 9, 2011,
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TNA announcement…
"Perhaps the most startling news coming out of last night's Genesis
pay-per-view wasn't that Jeff Jarrett planned to announce his departure
from MMA competition, but that he would do so this Thursday night on
iMPACT!, with his wife, Karen by his side.
Jarrett taunted his
long time adversary Kurt Angle when he declared, "finally, the three of
us are going to celebrate together". For those of you who are not
aware, tensions between the two have been high for some... Continue reading ...
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