Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 In : News
On Raw last night, WWE was heavily pushing Twitter and also noting when they were trending worldwide numerous times during the show. While some have felt that WWE was pushing Twitter in order to look "hip or relevant," it appears that WWE and Twitter are working together in a cross promotional deal. It has been revealed recently that Twitter is reaching out to influential personalities, including actors, to get them on board with them as a way to grow followers and self advertise. By doing so,... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 In : Interviews
The Celtic Warrior discusses fighting against bullying with Be A Star, his favorite comics, and how The Hulk inspires him By Arune Singh In the Marvel Universe, heroes have memorable nicknames; Captain America goes by “The Sentinel of Liberty,” Iron Man answers of “The Armored Avenger” and many call Hulk “The Jade Giant.” Each of these champions devotes themselves to helping those less fortunate, protecting the innocent from undue harm and suffering. Sheamus In the WWE Universe, one o... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 In : News
Former ECW, WWE and TNA star Matt "Spike Dudley" Hyson has gone back to school for financial planning since retiring. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 In : Interviews
ImpactWrestling.com
has added Gail Kim to their roster page. She also made the following
prediction for women's wrestling in 2012:
"They say the
wrestling biz is like a roller coaster.my prediction:womens wrestling in
the next year is gonna start rolling up that hill!"
Diva Dirt caught up with the woman of the moment, Gail Kim, Monday for an exclusive interview about her return to TNA, quitting WWE and much more.Gail made a "kimpact", if you will, when she returned to Impact Wrestling la... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
Sean Waltman comments on John Morrison being jobbed out in WWE: "Eventually they will take Morrison out of the dog house. He brought it on himself with the way he treated Trish Stratus at WM." "If he was smart he'd ride out the storm. HHH was in the doghouse forever & now look." At the time, this is what Trish had to say about John Morrison snubbing her at WrestleMania: "I got a bit of cold shoulder action, correct. John Morrison himself is amazing. He's a great athlete. I was really looking forw... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 In : News
Update on the Martha Hart lawsuit against WWE.....One of the main points of the suit, that is awaiting a Judge's decision, is whether WWE no longer has the right to advertise Owen Hart matches on DVDs featuring Owen Hart. Martha believes that although WWE does own the footage, they do not have the right to advertise or feature him on packaging without the consent of his estate. Martha is also claiming that under Canadian law, her privacy was invaded due to the usage of family photos in the WW... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 In : News
TNA sent out the following press release today: TNA'S "IMPACT WRESTLING " ON SPIKE TV DRAWS RECORD RATINGS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20New York, NY, October 25, 2011 – TNA's "IMPACT WRESTLING" on Thursday, October 20 (9:00-11:00pm ET/PT) drew over 2.2 million viewers, making it the highest watched show in its Thursday night timeslot ever and the second-most watched episode in the six years it has aired on Spike TV. The highest being a special Monday night telecast in January 2010 featuring the TN... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 In : News
The Philadelphia Daily News featured a story that casts some doubt onto
the future of the former ECW Arena as a new promoter wants to come in and build
a restaurant while turning the historic site into a concert venue, with the
support of the Arena’s official owners, Stein & Silverman.
This has caused
some issues with the current management of the Arena, Roger Artigiani, who
claimed he has dropped a staggering $400,000 into the venue’s upgrades regularly
running wrestling and other ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, October 24, 2011 In : News
TNA sent out the following on their Turning Point VIP Party…
Join us from November 13th through November 15th in Orlando, FL for TNA's annual Turning Point Pay-Per-View in VIP style.
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: BLUE MAN GROUP Entrance at Universal Studios ® Orlando
Event: Check in
Details: This will be your first stop and is where you will receive
your credentials for the weekend. Note: No tickets are mailed for this
event.
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011
... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, October 24, 2011 In : News
WrestleMania(R) Makes Record $62 Million for Atlanta
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct 24, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- WWE(R) announced today
that WrestleMania XXVII generated $62.1 million in economic impact for
the city of Atlanta, according to a study conducted by the Enigma
Research Corporation.
This is a
new record for WrestleMania's economic impact, and a $17 million
increase over WrestleMania XXVI. WrestleMania XXVII also generated
approximately $7.8 million in local, state and county taxes.
... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, October 24, 2011 In : News
2CWWrestling.com made the following announcement today…
Nigel McGuinness Retirement Tour:
On Friday, November 11th, 2011 in Watertown, NY will begin the Nigel
McGuinness Retirement Tour. This is Night 1 of the the Nigel McGuinness
Retirement Tour. After 15 months out of the ring Nigel McGuinness steps
back into the ring, into a 2CW ring, at 2CW's Eleventh Hour in
Watertown, NY on Friday, November 11th,
2011 at 8 p.m. Nigel has decided to do a so...me shows as a part of
Retirement T... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, October 24, 2011 In : News
The
November 2011 issue of Maxim features an article on CM Punk (who dubs
him wrestling's "next megastar") and it is publicly confirmed for the
first time that Beth Phoenix is his real-life girlfriend. "The Glamazon"
is quoted in the piece as she recalls the reaction backstage to his
scathing on-air speech on the June 27 RAW concerning the way in which
WWE is run and its owner, Vince McMahon.
"I was
in the dressing room," recalls Phoenix, "and everyone sprinted over to
see what would... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, October 24, 2011 In : News
Former
WWE star Gangrel walked away from a terrifying motorcycle accident this
week -- but suffered a gruesome elbow injury as a result ... and TMZ
has the disgusting photo.
Gangrel (real name David Heath)
tells TMZ he was riding his motorcycle in Burbank when he turned a
corner was struck by an oncoming car. Heath says he absorbed more of the
impact than his actual bike.
He was eventually rushed to the
hospital where doctors diagnosed him with a fractured elbow. The bike
will su... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, October 24, 2011 In : News
Former
WWE Diva Serena suffered a nasty concussion at the recent SHIMMER TV
tapings. She says her doctors have advised her to think about other
lines of work and she is out of action indefinitely. She noted on
Twitter that she has more tests coming up this week and wrote the
following message:
“A message to all my supporters- I recently
sustained a rather serious concussion and following my doctors
instructions, will not wrestle for a period of time. I apologize to
those who were ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, October 24, 2011 In : Interviews
Melina,
who has remained quiet on the subject of TNA Wrestling since parting
ways with WWE in August, was asked at the pre-launch party for Saints
Row: The Third if she has plans to join the promotion.
She replied, "Oh, I'm still... still deciding."
Melina was also asked if she'll be appear on Dancing with the Stars.
She said "you never know" and explained, "I'd love to do any opportunity
that presents itself, I would love to do that. I'm also interested in
like Cirque du Soleil too,... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, October 24, 2011 In : News
John
Cena has been topped as WWE’s top merchandise seller by CM Punk. For
the first time in five years, a regular wrestler has topped John Cena.
The Rock had previously accomplished this during his short return, but
in addition to topping Cena, Punk has also topped the single day sales
record of the Rock. This is the first time in 5-years anyone has topped
Cena from within the company and not only has Punk done so at WWE
Shopzone, but also at live events Punk is the merchandise king. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, October 20, 2011 In : News
According to Jim Ross (http://twitter.com/JRsBBQ), WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco Gerald Brisco suffered a stroke last night.Brisco worked as a road agent for years until suffering a stroke several years back. He had been working for WWE as a talent scout. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, October 20, 2011 In : News
Lou D'Angeli, who performed in the original Extreme Championship Wrestling as Lou E. Dangerously and Sign Guy Dudley, has opened a website where he's going to give his take on professional wrestling as well as his experiences working in different aspects of the business. You can check out that site at http://kthrud.wordpress.com/ D'Angeli worked for ECW as a live events and marketing executive for the company. He also worked for WWE and Cirque Du Soliel in marketing. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, October 20, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
Shawn Michaels on his thoughts concerning ESPN's E:60 piece on Scott Hall:"FYI- I did not see the piece on Scott. Scott. Kev, Kid & Hunter r my friends. Sharing our personal info or insight on here aint happening. Much like when u ask me my opinion on RAW or other wrestlers. I don't do it. The net is flooded w/opinions. I don't think u need one more." Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, October 20, 2011 In : News
The following is from TMZ.com:WWE legend Scott Hall's emotional reunion with his estranged son at the end of ESPN's documentary about the wrestler was short-lived -- sources tell TMZ, Scott's drug problems have once again forced the two apart.
In case you missed it, ESPN aired a heartfelt documentary about Scott Hall last night -- chronicling the wrestler's drug-fueled fall from grace -- in which Scott and his son Cody poignantly reunited after not speaking for years.
The documentary ended on ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : News
The Los Angeles Times reported today that a film is being developed on the murder of amateur wrestling great David Schultz by John Du Pont at Du Pont's facility "“Foxcatcher" with Steve Carell playing du Point and Channing Tatum playing SchultzTNA star Kurt Angle had been training at the du Pont facility at the time of the murder and wrote in great detail about his experiences there in his 2001 WWF autobiography "It's True! It's True!" Angle immediately departed du Pont's facility after the... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : News
Fit Finlay Brings His Kind of Pain to Crossfire Entertainment
Wrestling fans have seen the kind of destruction that can happen inside a wrestling ring.
Blood, guts and gore have always been a thing of the history making in
each match that graces the squared circle inside the hallowed halls of
the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena. But one thing that the
fans of that legendary arena have yet to see is the kind of pain that Fit Finlay is going to bring when he enters on Saturday, N... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : Interviews
The
Fan DC's Lavar Arrington Show with Chad Dukes conducted an interview
with Kevin Nash; during the interview Nash answered questions on the
initial confrontation between himself and Punk, if his health was an
obstacle in returning to the WWE and if we would see a reprisal of the
Punk/Nash clashes. Highlights from the interview are as follows:
On CM Punk/Kevin Nash promo:
Chad Dukes: They had the
whole thing with you where they you were being kind of disrespected by
him, and they we... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
Hulk Hogan comments on James Storm winning the TNA World Title:
"Good morning HULKAMANIACS, can't wait for all the Roode fans that
turned to haters to see the big picture, thank God we still have real
marks HH"
On his twitter account Eric Bischoff wrote the following about TNA putting the TNA Title on James Storm instead of Bobby Roode:
"Having a blast watching Internet marks react. Candy from a baby!"
Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : News
James
Storm defeated Kurt Angle at last night's Impact Wrestling taping in
Orlando, Florida to capture the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Yes,
James Storm.
Storm defeated Angle in approximately three
minutes via Last Call. He celebrated his title victory with the crowd
and members of Fortune.
James Storm on Twitter, after winning the TNA World Title last night at the TNA iMPACT! tapings:
"One hell of a belt buckle I won tonight. Thanks to all the fans,family
and friends. This is ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : Interviews
You won't be seeing Tara around Philadelphia this weekend for Bound For
Glory. The TNA Knockout and half of the women's championship tag team
won't be at the Fan Fest or at the pay-per-view itself.
She wishes it were otherwise.
"It's the biggest event of the year, and I'll be honest, I'm not used
to not being a participant or at least at Fan Fest. But it is going to
be a good show and I wish I was on the card," Tara (Lisa Marie Varon)
admitted to SLAM! Wrestling Thursday. "I know I'... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : News
The
Federal Election Commission ruled (by a vote of 6-) that there was no
wrong-doing with WWE trying to help Linda McMahon win a senate seat last
year. The ruling was actually made in August and made public on Friday.
The investigation was made following a complaint filed last year
by State Democrats, who had claimed that WWE illegally helped McMahon by
holding a 'Fan Appreciation Day', doing a 'Stand Up for WWE' campaign,
and taping a commercial for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : News
This Scott Hall Documentary will be on US TV tonight....
The early portion of the story paints the story of Hall’s life before
he entered pro wrestling, being raised in a family of “hard drinking
rednecks” that places Hall as the self-professed head of the household
at the age of only 15. As if that wasn’t enough to mentally process,
Hall is charged with second degree murder after getting into a fight
with someone over a woman he was dating. While the charges were dropped,
the... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
James Storm on Twitter, after winning the TNA World Title last night at the TNA iMPACT! tapings:
"One hell of a belt buckle I won tonight. Thanks to all the fans,family
and friends. This is for my dad in heaven I used to watch wrestling
with 20 years ago. Love you all. @IMPACTWRESTLING champion of the world.
I've busted my ass for the last 15 years entertaining you fans. My time
has come. Thank you god." Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 In : PPV & TV Thoughts
WWE Raw Review 17.10.2011John Lauranaitis cuts another boring promo and calls out Jim Ross, he says that he has booked Jim Ross in a match tonight…. Isn’t the start of the show where they are supposed to book something that we actually WANT to see later tonight? Christian, Cody Rhodes, Mark Henry Vs Randy Orton Sheamus & John MorrisonRandy punches Christian to start the match, before both guys tag out.Sheamus and Cody come into the ring and Sheamus punches and kicks Cody.Cody slides out o... Continue reading...
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