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WWE

This Day In WWE History

On this day in history in ….

1992 - Jerry Lawler defeats Todd Champion in Memphis, Tennessee for the USWA Unified Heavyweight Title, starting Lawler’s 13th reign with the belt.

1998 - In Houston, Texas, Vince McMahon creates the WWF “Hardcore Championship” and awards it to Mankind (Mick Foley). Ironically, Mankind would hold the title for less than a month, and never win it back. Despite this, the Hardcore Title is often associated with Foley.

1999 - Mankind & Al Snow defeat Hardcore & Crash Holly for the WWF World Tag Team Title in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2000 - The WWF released the following regarding the Owen Hart lawsuit:

World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. Announces Settlement in Owen Hart Case

STAMFORD, Conn.–Nov. 2, 2000–World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWF) announced today that it has agreed to a settlement in a previously disclosed lawsuit filed by the members of the family of Owen Hart, a professional wrestler, whose accidental death occurred while performing under contract with the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the WWFE will receive a full release from any further liability in the case.

`It has always been our intention to settle this case and we tried to do what we felt was in the best interest for all those involved, particularly for the family of Owen Hart,” said Linda McMahon, CEO.

As a result of the settlement, the WWFE will take a charge of $7 million which is net of its insurance recoveries and will retain the right to pursue contribution and indemnity from the companies that manufactured and sold the equipment involved in the accident. The charge will be recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended October 27, 2000.

That was the ending to one of the most tragic stories in the history of wrestling. Kansas City Circuit Judge Douglas Long. Jr. approved the settlement, and the family of Owen Hart received $18 million dollars for the loss of Owen Hart on May 23, 1999 when his harness at the Kemper Arena malfunctioned and he fell to his death during the Over The Edge pay-per-view. The WWF told stockholders that they would pay $7million of the payment, and they wanted the rigging and harness companies to pay the other half. One of the companies, Amspec, Inc., filed for bankruptcy right before the judgment, possibly in anticipation of the payment.

Owen’s wife, Martha, received $10 million. Their children, Oje, 8, and Athena, 5, received $3 million each. Stu and Helen Hart, Owen’s parents, each received $1 million. After the hearing, Martha took her children to the Kemper Arena to see where Owen died. Martha announced that she was using $2 million of the money to start the Owen Hart Foundation to help the less fortunate.

Perhaps the saddest part of the story is how the Hart family, once thought to be a very tight unit, was now in shambles. Bret and Keith Hart sided with Martha, Stu and Helen, while sisters Diana and Ellie did not. Of course, their respective husbands, Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart signed contracts with the WWF after the incident. Martha had some stinging comments about the situation after the settlement in the Calgary Sun.

“This is not a close-knit family and I’m not part of it anymore — we carry the same last name but that’s as far as it goes. They betrayed Owen by working against me and his children and I will never consider myself, or my children, a part of that family anymore. I will respect Owen’s parents and I will stay in touch with a select few of them but people need to know that Owen was a white sheep in a black family.”

2004 - At the Smackdown taping in St. Louis, Missouri, Kurt Angle made a challenge to the current crop of WWE Tough Enough contestants, one that nearly ended in disaster.  Here is the report from that show:

We then went to the ring, where Al Snow had all the contestants assembled.  Kurt Angle was then brought to the ring. Angle went down the line, asking each contestant their name, then insulting them while getting into their face. When he got in the face of Nick, he asked him to turn his eyes away, and when he wouldn’t, he shoved him.  Angle seemed to take great pleasure in ripping into Dan R. (the smartass) and Dan P. (the MMA fighter).  Some of the contestants cracked smiles and laughed during the segment, and Angle would yell at them and shove them to shut them up. Angle talked about what it takes to succeed in wrestling, and told the contestants that he hated them, since they were getting a chance to win a million dollars.  Angle (who was wearing his amateur wrestling shoes) did some squat thrusts (squat into pushup and back to standing position).  Angle then told the group they would be doing squat thrusts, and whoever did the most without messing up would win a special prize. While Angle berated the group, last week’s segment with the Big Show was recapped. After the recap, Angle brought two referees to watch the group and eliminate whoever messed up. Ryan appeared to be able to do them much faster than the rest. Justice was eliminated first, then one by one they gave out, including Ryan. The last two were Daniel Puder and Chris Nawrocki, with Nawrocki winning.  Nawrocki was then told his special prize was his first match ever … right now with Kurt Angle. Apparently, this was shoot-style wrestling, using “professional wrestling rules”.

Kurt Angle vs. Chris Nawrocki. Angle took Nawrocki down with a front facelock, but Nawrocki grabbed the ropes.  Angle then reapplied the hold, and easily took Nawrocki down for a pin. Winner: Kurt Angle.

Angle then asked the other contestants if anyone else wanted to take him on. Daniel Puder volunteered.

Kurt Angle vs. Daniel Puder. They grappled, and Puder went for an arm, but Angle backed him into the ropes.  As they came off, Angle grabbed a front facelock, but Puder got away.  The crowd was chanting “UFC” for Puder (who, while he does have a MMA background, never actually fought in UFC).  They locked up again, and went to the mat. Angle was on top, and Puder went for a keylock, but his shoulders were down, so he was pinned (although it appeared his shoulder was up). Winner: Kurt Angle.

Puder reached out for a handshake, but Angle got in his face, and the two were talking nose to nose. You couldn’t make out what they said, other than Angle saying “Now get out of my face” at the end.  Tazz said Angle was telling him that you have to stay off your back in a wrestling contest, although that obviously was not what was being said.  Angle then told all the contestants that as far as he was concerned, none of them were Tough Enough.

In truth, replays of the “match” showed that Puder had Angle’s arm locked up and was probably moments away from submitting Angle when referee Earl Hebner counted a fast pin on Puder, who obviously didn’t have his shoulders down.  Angle was embarrassed, Puder gained a measure of popularity (that he still plays off of to this day), and many experts wondered what the hell WWE was thinking when they came up with the idea for the segment.

2007 - Harry Smith and Chris Masters were suspended by WWE for Wellness Policy violations. They were the first two workers to be named under the terms of the revised provision where Wellness Policy violators’ names would be released to the public.  Masters would later be released from the company.

World Wrestling Entertainment Suspends Two Performers

STAMFORD, Conn., November 2, 2007 – In accordance with its Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, WWE today suspended the following performers for violations: Chris Mordetzky (Chris Masters) for 60 days (second violation) and Harry Smith (D. H. Smith) for 30 days (first violation).

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The Miz Forced To Remain In Character In TV Spot

Eric Sturrock sent word that The Miz did a guest spot on Sci Fi’s Ghosthunters and stayed in character throughout the marathon broadcast, which he was told to do by Sci Fi/WWE.  It was during a seven hour block so the network wanted to cross-promote, according to Ghosthunters Co-Founder Grant Wilson, who wrote about it in his blog.  About Miz Wilson wrote, “The Miz, or Mike, as we called him. Was honestly, a very nice guy. He was told to play his wrestling character on this investigation. I asked him personally before the show “What is the worst part about being a wrestler?” to which he replied “Have to portray this cocky womanizer. I have to make everyone hate me, and it sucks”. So, as anyone could tell from watching the live show, we weren’t too happy with the constant talking about wrestling and the Real World. But that aside, Mike is a really really nice guy.”  A recap of it airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. on Sci Fi.

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What do you think of the WWE’s decision to keep the Miz in character? Please, discuss!

Two Matches Announced For Next Week’s Smackdown

On Friday’s Halloween edition of Smackdown, WWE announced The Undertaker vs. Vladimir Kozlov as the main event of next week’s broadcast. If Kozlov wins the match, he will challenge Triple H for the WWE
Title at the Survivor Series pay-per-view.

We also previously reported that WWE announced that Shelton Benjamin will defend the U.S. Title against R-Truth next week.

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Roster For Upcoming WWE Game Released

Heard from a wrestlezone.com fan that the final roster for SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 has been totally revealed, as has a large amount of downloadable content.

He says proof of most of these can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmarQMFv01M

Raw:
Ashley
Batista
Beth Phoenix
Candice
Chris Jericho
Chuck Palumbo
CM Punk
Cody Rhodes
Hardcore Holly
JBL
Jillian
John Cena
JTG
Kane
Kelly Kelly
Kofi Kingston
Lance Cade
Layla
Melina
Mickie James
Mr. McMahon
Paul London
Randy Orton
Rey Mysterio
Santino Marella
Shad
Shawn Michaels
Snitsky
William Regal

SmackDown:
Big Show
Brian Kendrick
Carlito
Curt Hawkins
Edge
Festus
Jeff Hardy
Jesse
Jimmy Wang Yang
Maria
Michelle McCool
Mr. Kennedy
MVP
Ric Flair
Shelton Benjamin
The Great Khali
The Undertaker
Trevor Murdoch
Triple H
Umaga
Victoria
Zack Ryder

ECW:
Big Daddy V
Boogeyman
Chavo Guerrero
Elijah Burke
Finlay
Hornswoggle
John Morrison
Mark Henry
Matt Hardy
Tazz
The Miz
Tommy Dreamer

Downloadable:
Charlie Haas
Evan Bourne
Super Crazy
Ted DiBiase

Other:
Masked Man
Tony
Zombie Finlay
Zombie Santino

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TNA

Gamestop Cuts Price of TNA Game

In an effort to increase sales of the Midway/TNA Video Game going into Christmas, one major retailer GAMESTOP, has cut it’s price by $20 accross the board on all gaming platforms offered, WII, X-Box, & PlayStation 2.

creidt: wrestlezone.com

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Midway Games Announces Downloadable Features For TNA Game

Midway Games made the following announcement concerning their TNA Impact Video Game:

“Next week, TNA iMPACT! fans will be able to complete their rosters with the first ever downloadable characters in a wrestling game. Starting November 6th, the Maple Leaf Muscle Petey Williams and the Hot and Spicy Curry Man will be available to download from the Xbox®360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Available for just 100 Microsoft points, TNA iMPACT! owners can round out the 27-man roster while finishing the competition with the Canadian Destroyer. As an added bonus, TNA announcer Mike Tenay will also be available to download, free of charge.”

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Other

Jim Ross Writes New Blog Entry

http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/good-news-shipping-costspost-smackdown-random-thoughtsbeyond-matsailors-need-thick-skin

What a great football weekend here in Norman with temps today scheduled to be in the upper 70’s or low 80’s. Oklahoma plays our most respected rival, Nebraska, Saturday night at 8/7 central on ESPN where yours truly will be manning the sidelines spending my favorite time of the entire week watching “my team” play. This will be a much more positive experience than reading on the ‘net how “ridiculous” I looked Friday night in the sailor’s outfit on Smackdown. I think that was the general idea and, if so, mission accomplished. The truth hurts sometimes.

Overall, I enjoyed Friday Night Smackdown. I have certainly been a part of worse broadcasts and without question on better ones as well. Because it was Halloween and I was providing moral support for the Mrs as she gave out Halloween candy to all the little ghouls and goblins in our neighborhood, I actually watched the show as it aired and not via DVR.

Wife Jan was unaware that I was in costume until she saw the show and without question she laughed out loud and started calling relatives and friends. I felt so proud. Thanks, honey.

Speaking of Halloween and the generation we live in and what our society may look forward to in the future, some little 7 or 8 year old spoiled brat asked Jan if she had Kit Kat bars and she said no that she had Snickers, Milky Ways, M&M’s and several other prominent name brand candy. After finding out that there were no Kit Kat bars the boy told my wife, “Keep your candy lady” and walked off. His mommy was waiting for the child in their Mercedes at the end of our drive way but what I would have given to have been at the door when the little jerk showed complete disrespect to someone providing him FREE stuff.

Get back to your video game you little turd or go critique a wrestling show on the internet.

I saw some criticism of Chavo Guerrero being ‘Taker’s Casket Match opponent as if anyone thought Chavo was going to be any thing more than a sacrificial lamb and set the table for the Big Show. I thought that was pretty well established without saying such long before the final segment of the show.

Yes, I made a factual error as the Undertaker has lost the isolated, casket match here and there including one that I called against the late Yokozuna. That was a mental lapse on my end and ironically no one ever corrected me.  I had asked for more info earlier in the day on Casket Matches but that info never materialized. No mistaking, this was my error but sometimes a guy needs a little help remembering all the details considering I’ve got more going on in my life than wrestling….or entertainment…or whatever. Nonetheless I apologize for the mistake. Perhaps my sailor hat was on too tight.

The Masked Magician segment was forgettable. But now I’m sounding as cynical as those that described yours truly in a variety of unique ways last night including “ridiculous”, Pillsbury Doughboy”, etc.  Oh well,  I wonder what the masked magician does in his day job.

Jimmy Yang is grossly underrated and with such a lack of talent depth why Yang isn’t being utilized more prominently is a question I won’t venture to ask.

For Big Zeke to improve and get to the next level both financially and talent wise, he needs to start wrestling more and managing or what ever it is he does less. Nice look, solid athleticism, but the only way a young guy gets better is to get into the ring and get after it. We all know Kendrick is really good, just small, which can work to Brian’s advantage with Zeke in the picture.

I have no idea where the seemingly nicer Great Khali is going but I am thankful that he is heterosexual. Ranjin’s sideburns are outrageous and are just a little width away from the lamb chop level, Honky Tonk Man level. Could these two natives of India, not HTM,  be preparing to be the next comedy pairing in their native land? Stranger things have happened friends and neighbors.

Why didn’t Michael Cole mention that the King and HTM are first cousins when they all did their “entertaining” commentary Monday Night? I would have loved to have heard the reactions.

I really enjoyed the 6 man tag on Friday Night Smackdown. Really nice energy and execution. Plus, the world’s “Angriest Announcer” was particularly good in this contest. He was oh so “entertaining” and isn’t that what matters most for a TV performer?

The submission hold that the Undertaker uses has no official name for the record. Gogoplata it is not even though it isn’t if you know what I mean. We aren’t allowed to say choke but it does slip by occasionally.

Said it before…I like where Vladimir Kozlov is headed but how much better would he be with a bona fide, main event level manager? BTW there are none available which speaks to the shape the business is in regarding talent development.

Some naysayers who seemingly love to bitch about virtually every segment of every broadcast took issue at the Monday Night Raw promotion within Friday Night Smackdown. Were you surprised that the WWE pushed promoting the 3 hour Raw this Monday in Tampa? Raw sells more PPV’s than any other WWE vehicle and getting Raw healthy with strong ratings is a must.

Speaking of Raw, what a jaw dropping night it would be if Miz and Morrison beat DX and Jericho beat Batista in the World’s Title Bout. I’m just saying…..

Yours truly made the mistake of watching “Beyond the Mat” late Friday night and watching it still pisses me off. I honestly feel as if I was duped during the production of this film which I was told specifically was only going to be an “art film” and released only in a few selected art theaters. No one ever mentioned a DVD release or the fact that the film was produced in 1999 and is still playing on cable. Bottom line, I spend many, many hours in helping facilitate WWE talents for the film not to mention helping provide unlimited access and got not as much as a thank you in the credits much less a pay day. The film goes to great lengths to sensationalize the negative aspect of the business, some deservedly so, and without question the production had its stellar moments. But a thanks and a check would have been nice to have received as I assure you that the film made someone some cash.

Just for the record, we broke the Austin breaking the extras nose on the set of Steve’s movie last week. We had that here on Monday. Steve always texts me on game day or I him and he will hopefully be able to find ESPN Saturday night in Vancouver to watch the OU-Nebraska game. Many eyes Saturday night will be in Lubbock Texas where Texas Tech hopes to upset #1 ranked Texas which most college football fans other than those who support UT are pulling for as well. I see Texas winning but a Tech win would not shock me either in what will be a rabid Lubbock, Texas Saturday night on ABC.

Just a personal opinion, but I would love to see more pieces like the Cena vignette utilized to help establish more wrestler’s personas. In order for any talent to become marketable, the audience must make an emotional investment in that individual and understand what the athlete is about. What do they do outside the ring as in what are their hobbies, their personal backgrounds, what are their families like, essentially what makes these men and women tick?. The smallest detail can actually link a fan to the wrestler and then the foundation begins to be established or strengthened.

BTW is there anything sadder when watching TV wrestling than to seeing a non skilled verbalizer attempt to be a comedian?

Got a nice email from a fan who actually did remember Sailor Art Thomas on a night where the ultra powerful Thomas with a body builders psychique before the advent of “you know what” teaming with Dick “The Bruiser” (no kids that not a porn star) vs. the Blackjacks, Mulligan and Lanza, managed but the incomparable Bobby Heenan. BTW if Heenan were in is prime today and was managing Kozlov, I would pencil the big Russian in the Main Event at Wrestlemania as we speak.

I plan on answering a bunch of your questions/comments on our Q&A section before I head to Orlando this week. Depending on how the OU-NU games comes out they might be a little edgy.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by. Oh yea, our store is open for those of you that feel like supporting the cause here. Your biz is greatly appreciated. We have positive news on our shipping issues so that problem is solved for most of you via the United States Postal Service.

Boomer Sooner!

J.R.

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WWE

Updated Cyber Sunday Card

- WWE Title Match: HHH © vs.
The WWE Universe Picks the Opponent: Jeff Hardy, Vladimir Kozlov or Jeff Hardy AND Vladimir Kozlov

- World Title Match: Chris Jericho © vs. Batista
The WWE Universe Picks the Referee: Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels or Steve Austin

- ECW Title Match: Matt Hardy © vs.
The WWE Universe Picks the Opponent: Mark Henry, Evan Bourne or Finlay

- IC Title Match: Santino Marella © vs.
The WWE Universe Picks the Opponent: Goldust, Roddy Piper or The Honky Tonk Man

- Pick a Tag Team Match
The WWE Universe Picks the Match - World Tag Team Title Match: Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase © vs. CM Punk and Kofi Kingston or Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz and John Morrison or Jamie Noble and Mickie James vs. William Regal and Layla

- Kane vs. Rey Mysterio
The WWE Universe Picks the Match: Falls Count Anywhere, No Holds Barred or 2 of 3 Falls Match

- The Undertaker vs. The Big Show
The WWE Universe Picks the Match: Last Man Standing, I Quit, or Knockout Match

- Diva’s Halloween Costume Contest
The WWE Universe Picks the Winner

- PRE-SHOW US Title Match: Shelton Benjamin © vs.
The WWE Universe Picks the Opponent: MVP, R-Truth or Festus

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WWE Signs Dos Caras Jr.

- News outlets in Mexico are reporting that Dos Caras Jr. has signed a deal with WWE that will begin in January and that he will debut at the Royal Rumble.

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WWE Letting Fans Vote On Live Cyber Sunday Blog

WWE has been running live blogs from wrestlers as they head into PPV’s for the past couple months. This Sunday will be no different when one wrestler will be providing a live blog leading into the Cyber Sunday event. This time around, however, fans will get to vote online to determine who blogs before the show. You can vote for Kelly Kelly, Matt Hardy, or Jeff Hardy. To cast your vote, click here (http://fans.wwe.com/universeliveblogs/blog/2008/10/20/cyber_sunday_live_on_wwe_universe_). It should be noted that you must be a member of the WWE Universe in order to vote.

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TNA

Karen Angle Status Update

PWInsider.com is reporting that although Karen Angle’s pics and bio still remain on the TNA website, she is in fact finished with the company. TNA’s latest DVD, “Knocked Out,” features Karen on the cover, and while the DVD continues its media blitz her profile is expected to remain on the company’s website. Once the DVD hype subsides, her info is expected to be taken down.

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Other

Santino Marella Interview

Full interview right here (http://www.nzpwi.co.nz/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4552&Itemid=88)

Santino Marella: How are you?

Kirsty Quested: I’m great, how are you?

Oh, I’m doing fantastico.

Will the July tour be your first trip out to New Zealand?

This will be my first trip, absolutely. I’ve always been a fan of New Zealand, and actually, Auckland as well, because the Commonwealth Games, I remember watching them on TV. And it looked like a beautiful place, so I wanted to go there.

Your debut in WWE was unique, taking away the Intercontinental title from Umaga in your very first match. What were your thoughts at the time about how your character was coming in?

It was very interesting night. I mean, man, everything happened so fast. Life changed… like, I was actually conscious of the fact that… your life just changed forever buddy… I hope you’re ready, hold on tight, here we go! And it’s been crazy ever since, you know?

The character of Santino Marella, very much the comedy heel… has that been a planned thing, or did it evolve naturally?

It evolved very naturally. You know, they say every good character, the real person must be there. Like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, Batista… you meet these people, you realise man, this is like the guy on TV. And, that’s like me! Big mouth!

Have there been any other comedic wrestlers that you’ve drawn inspiration from?

Ohhhh… I like the physical comedy of Mr Perfect. Roddy Piper was very influential. There’s so many guys that have a good sense of humour; Bobby “The Brain” Heenan was so funny. I guess you kind of, without noticing, take a little bit from everyone.

Do you find that you have any frustrations at playing a comic character, just in terms of being taken seriously later on?

Nope. Not at all. I have an intense Judo background, and when the time is right, and I’m able to unleash my skills, people are going to accept it, they have to accept it, because it’s real.

Do you think that in your case, the character has made the man, or the man has made the character? Like, what do you bring to Santino and what does Santino do that helps you?

Well, I bring Santino to life. I mean, on paper Santino’s not much. But I definitely bring him to life, because like I said, I am Santino. And Santino helps to pay the bills.

You’ve had a lot of really fun heat with the likes of Steve Austin, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Kimmel, even Snoop Dogg on one occasion. What’s it been like getting to dish out insults to those guys?

It’s um… it’s actually interesting, because everybody’s… if you’re at that level of entertainment, you’re obviously, you have a good perspective, so to be able to go out there and have fun with everybody, and entertain people, and people love to see people from two different worlds colliding, you know to see people they see from one show on another show, even sometimes, when somebody guest stars on another show, it’s just great to see them together, so… and everyone so far has great chemistry, great attitudes. I look forward to doing much more of those kinds of things.

Is there anybody else you’d have liked to have a go at? Or anyone you wanted to have a go at, but you weren’t allowed?

Um… hmm. I don’t know, right now I’m on the defense. I’m on top, kind of. Everyone’s gunning for me. So I guess I have to beat the number one contenders, you know?

Yeah, so there’s nobody out there at the moment that you think could do with getting a piece of Santino’s mind?

[chuckles] In wrestling or in Hollywood?

Anywhere! Anywhere.

Yeah I’d like to get that Will Ferrell, I think it’d be fun to do something with Will Ferrell, you know? And there’s a few people out there that I’d like to have some fun with… maybe David Letterman, he’s a funny guy. When it comes to wrestling I still have to get my hands on Jerry “Stupid” Lawler, and some of these young punks over here, Cody and Ted DiBiase, they’ve got the right attitude but… OK fine, I’m jealous of their youth, OK? Fine!

Well, speaking of that, you’ve been paired up with two divas who are quite the opposite of each other, Maria and Beth Phoenix; how’s it been, working with those girls?

Ah, both girls are very professional, both girls are chicks, you know, they come with their goods and bads, they a little bit crazy, but, you got to love them, you know? You can’t live with them, can’t live without them, right?

I’ll have to beg to differ with you on that one. You can’t live with ‘em.

[laughs]

There’s often debate around mixed gender matches; how do you find it, taking on Beth in the match that kickstarted this angle?

Um… that was interesting match, I think. You have to approach with a very open mind and enjoy the entertainment value. It’s… you know, we have to remember that, we’re all supposed to get along in the end, you know?

But I didn’t mind it at all. Maybe some macho guys were a little bit, felt bad for me, because I got pinned, but I don’t care. Now I pin her.

[laughs]
Who are you hoping that the fans choose for you at Cyber Sunday?

Oh, good question! You see I have some unfinished business with Roddy “The Piper” but I would like to smash the Honky Tonky Man because I’m gonna beat his record. What better to pair it up with, than to beat him as well?

Fair enough. Well Santino, thank you so much for your time, we really appreciate it, and we’re really looking forward to seeing you out here in New Zealand next year.

I’m looking forward to coming, that’s for sure.

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Ring of Honor News

Ring Of Honor will finally return to Edison, NJ at the Inman Sports Club on 990 Inman Avenue with a zip code of 08820. There will be tickets available at the door and belltime is 7:30pm. Here are some late notes going into tonight’s card:

-LAX of Homicide & Hernandez vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe will be positioned as the main event. LAX proved themselves as the elite in the wrestling business by winning the 30 Minute Iron Team Match last night in Danbury. Homicide couldn’t be happier to be back in a ROH ring and Hernandez was absolutely dominating. Jay & Mark Briscoe are former five time ROH World Tag Team Champions, GHC Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champions in NOAH and FIP Tag Team Champions. This will be a battle of force vs. force.

-Tyler Black vs. Jerry Lynn will be a very important match for both individuals, who have momentum after last night in Danbury. Last night saw Tyler Black score perhaps the biggest fall of his career when he pinned former ROH World Champion Homicide in the Iron Team Match. Jerry Lynn defeated Claudio Castagnoli last night as he attempts to move into title contention. Both men need a victory tonight in Edison to keep their momentum going. Black told us last night that he has some words for the fans tonight.

-Just to clarify something, Prince Nana is not back in ROH and we apologize for his disruption during the show last night in Danbury.

-Jimmy Jacobs was making it sound like that he or Tyler Black might wrestle twice tonight in Edison and team with Delirious vs. Cheech & Cloudy.

-Davey Richards scored a huge submission in the Iron Team Match by making ROH World Tag Team Champion Kevin Steen tap out. Steen is nursing a sore knee going into tonight’s match teaming with El Generico against The Osirian Portal. Steen insists he will be ready to wrestle tonight. This is a huge opportunity for The Portal.

-Daizee Haze showed up last night like she just rolled out of bed and was not interested in a match. Instead, she attacked Rhett Titus at every opportunity. Haze did not have any interaction with Delirious last night after the spiking in Steel Cage Warfare last month in Philadelphia (see a clip in the new ROH Video Wire at ROHvideos.com). We still don’t have any comments from Haze about the spiking.

-Speaking of Titus, he was seen coming out of the woman’s locker room late last night after Haze left with a big smile on his face.

-FIP World Heavyweight Champion Go Shiozaki defeated Austin Aries in an almost 25 minute classic last night in Danbury. Both Shiozaki and Aries are banged up after the bout, but they will have to be in peak form tonight. Shiozaki is set to defend the FIP Title tonight against the punishing Necro Butcher. Aries will fight arch enemy Jimmy Jacobs in an Anything Goes Match.

-Here is another look at the complete card for tonight in Edison, NJ:

Inman Sports Club
October 25th, 2008- 7:30pm belltime
990 Inman Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820

Tickets can be purchased at the door on the night of the show!!!

The Main Event - Dream Tag Team Match
Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. LAX (Homicide & Hernandez)

Anything Goes Match
Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs

FIP World Heavyweight Title Match
Go Shiozaki defends vs. The Necro Butcher

Special Challenge Match
Jerry Lynn vs. Tyler Black

Grudge Match
Brent Albright vs. Davey Richards with Larry Sweeney

Six Man Mayhem
Chris Hero with Larry Sweeney vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ruckus vs. Hallowicked vs. Rhett Titus vs. Jason Blade

Do Or Die Tag #1 - Non-Title
ROH World Tag Team Champions Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. The Osirian Portal

Do Or Die Tag #2
Delirious & vs. Cheech & Cloudy

Plus: Daizee Haze; Sara Del Rey, Shane Hagadorn & Bobby Dempsey of Sweet & Sour Inc; Grizzley Redwood; and others.

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WWE

Cade and Murdoch, Cyber Sunday Voting, Cryme Time interview

- Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch are now taking independent bookings as a team. (411mania.com)

- Here is how Cyber Sunday voting will work. The following matches can be voted on via text message.

* Chris Jericho vs. Batista for the World Title with Special Ref: Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels or Randy Orton.
- Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy OR Vladimir Kozlov OR a Triple Threat match with Both
- Matt Hardy vs. Evan Bourne OR Finlay OR Mark Henry
- Santino Marella vs. Roddy Piper OR Honky Tonk Man OR Goldust for the WWE Intercontinental Title
- Miz & John Morrison vs. Cryme Tyme OR William Regal & Layla vs. Jamie Noble & Mickie James OR Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase vs. CM Punk & Kofi Kingston for the World Tag Team Titles.
- Rey Mysterio vs. Kane in a Falls Count Anywhere match OR a No Holds Barred match OR a 2 Out Of 3 Falls match

And the following matches can be voted on via WWE.com.

- The Undertaker vs. Big Show in a Knockout Match OR an I Quit match OR a Last Man Standing match
- A WWE Diva Halloween Costume contest
- Shelton Benjamin vs. MVP OR R-Truth OR Festus for the WWE United States Title

- Hiphopdx.com recently did an interview with Cryme Tyme. In the interview, Shad talks about qualifying for the first season of Tough Enough but having to drop out due to his blood work. Shad and JTG also talk about whether their gimmicks enforces negative stereotypes, Vince’s reaction to their characters and more. Here are some excerpts:

On their start in pro wrestling:
JTG: I always wanted to be a wrestler but I didn’t know how to go about it. Growing up in Brooklyn, everyone was like, “I wanna be a basketball player” or “I wanna be a football player,” so I just used to tell people I wanted to be an actor. I do love acting, but I knew what I really wanted to do.

Shad: My father started training me for boxing around five, I started martial arts when I was eight and amateur wrestling when I was about 10. As time went on, it seemed like a natural thing for me to do. I was working as a bodyguard, [MTV/WWE reality show] Tough Enough came along. I made the show but was eliminated after the qualifying round because there was a mix-up with my blood work and they thought I had Hepatitis C when it was actually a different contestant on the show. Later on, I was contacted by [WWE official] Dr. Tom Pritchard and recruited.

On who developed their characters:
JTG: The characters came from my Shad; I didn’t want to do it at first. He wanted to mix a bunch of mainstream Hip Hop artists. I was like “I don’t know if I want to do it, it’s very stereotypical” but he sold me on it and the characters got over with the creative team.

Shad: When we went into [WWE Chairman] Vince McMahon’s office to tell him about it, he immediately liked the idea but he already knew there were gonna be people out there that are too sensitive to this. There are some people who think that if something doesn’t hold African Americans up to the best light it’s automatically bad but it’s not true; people need to learn to relax and laugh at themselves sometimes.

JTG: We brought the characters to the table so I ddin’t feel any sorta way. It wasn’t them coming to us and saying, “We want you to be gangsters and thugs,” they just liked what we did.

On if Cena is a dope emcee:
Shad: You know what? People think I’m lying but John Cena can rap his ass off. He’s good with words, he thinks off the top of his head, he’s got a quick wit… I’ve seen him drop rhymes on people to shut them up.

JTG: Yeah, he’s pretty damned good. I’ve heard him freestyle.

You can check out the full interview from HipHopDX.com by clicking here.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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TNA

iMPACT gauntlet match voting begins

- TNA Wrestling has issued information regarding this week’s “live” Impact from Las Vegas on Spike TV featuring a “Hard Rock Hardcore Text Off Guantlet” featuring TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money Inc., Team 3D, LAX and Matt Morgan & Abyss.

Here are the instructions for the text vote issued by TNA:

* Fans decide the order that the eight TNA wrestlers will enter the ring for the “Hard Rock Hardcore Text Off Guantlet.”

* From now until Thursday October 23rd at 9pmET, fans can pick the order of the wrestlers that will enter the Guantlet.

* The order will be determined with the wrestler with the fewest votes entering first, with the wrestler with the most text votes being the last to enter the ring.

* Fans can cast their vote by texting the keyword (listed below for each wrestler) to the number 81676.

* Vote now and vote often.

* Standard Text Messaging rates apply.

Text the following names to 81676

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Other

Scott Hall, Hogan out of jail, Flair GM’s, Stacy Keibler

- Scott Hall has signed on to work ICP’s Hallowicked show on Halloween.

- Nick Hogan was released from jail today. He was picked up by his sister.

- Ric Flair will be the general manager for the 2/28/09 World Stars Of Wrestling show in Gondomar, Portugal.

- Stacy Keibler attended Dancing with the Stars last night. She was acknowledged by the show’s host.

Credit: 411mania.com

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Brock Lesnar on E:60

BROCK LESNAR TO BE FEATURED ON ESPN’s E:60

UFC 91 CONTENDER BROCK LESNAR
TO BE FEATURED ON ESPN’s E:60

ESPN FEATURE PREMIERES TUESDAY, OCT 21 at 7PM ET/PT

Las Vegas, NV (USA) �” UFC 91 Heavyweight Contender Brock Lesnar will be in the national spotlight next Tuesday night when ESPN’s only primetime newsmagazine show, E:60, airs an in depth story on this former WWE wrestling star turned Ultimate Fighter. The ESPN E:60 will premiere Tuesday, Oct. 21st at 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT on ESPN.

E:60 reporter Tom Farrey talks in-depth to Lesnar about his childhood in South Dakota, his path to success as a professional fighter, his disappointment in not making it in the NFL and subsequent reluctance to be in the public eye and his return to the Octagon™ as he prepares for his November 15th UFC 91 championship fight vs. reigning title-holder Randy Couture.

E:60 will cover Lesnar’s athletic career from high school all the way to his current preparation for the battle with Randy Couture:

Brock Lesnar was a standout high-school wrestler who went on to win the junior college heavyweight title and the NCAA heavyweight title. He then went on to become one of the biggest stars, called “The Next Big Thing,” for Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Lesnar made millions of dollars and his likeness appears in several popular video games. But in 2004, at the height of his fame and success as a professional wrestler, Lesnar abruptly walked away from the WWE to pursue his childhood dream to play in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. Lesnar didn’t make it out of training camp, and since then has kept a low profile. That is, until now.

Lesnar sat down with E:60 correspondent Tom Farrey for an in-depth interview in which he discussed gTimrowing up on a dairy farm on the outskirts of Webster, N.D., his days with the WWE, rumors of steroid use, his tryout in the NFL, his Playboy centerfold wife, and now, his life as a mixed martial arts fighter. With only three professional fights under his belt, Lesnar will face five-time champion Randy Couture in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s heavyweight bout at UFC 91 on November 15.

“I don’t know, what’s addiction? Did I take too damn many pills? Yeah. Did I drink too much? Yes. Did I become aware that I was drinking and taking too many pills? Yes, I did.” �” Lesnar, on whether he was addicted.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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WWE

Ric Flair Claims That Son Reid Is Year Away From WWE Debut

- The Star website has a video interview with Ric Flair, who is in UK for 1PW’s Third Anniversary Show tommorrow. One of the things he mentions is that Reid Flair is about a year away from making his WWE debut and teases that we could very well see him at ringside with Reid.

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MVP’s Losing Streak

SmackDown wrestler MVP is on a huge losing streak. He hasn’t won a match on television in nearly two months — the SmackDown after SummerSlam in a win via count out over Festus. He’s lost nine consecutive matches, including nine clean pinfall losses. He’s also lost on eight consecutive editions of Friday Night SmackDown. Here is his loss report:

08-29 SmackDown - Pinfall loss to Jeff Hardy.
09-05 SmackDown - Pinfall loss to Shelton Benjamin.
09-07 Unforgiven - Pinned twice; by Jeff Hardy, and by Triple H at the conclusion of the match.
09-12 SmackDown - Lost
Fatal Four Way Match to Jeff Hardy when Kendrick was pinned.
09-19 SmackDown - Pinfall loss to Triple H.
09-26 SmackDown - Pinfall loss to Triple H in tag match vs. Triple H & Jeff Hardy.
10-03 SmackDown - Pinfall loss to Jeff Hardy in All Star Eight-Man Tag Team Match.
10-10 SmackDown - Pinfall loss to Jeff Hardy.
10-17 SmackDown - Pinfall loss to R-Truth.

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Funaki’s Name Change

- SmackDown star Funaki is officially going under the name “Kung Fu Naki.” WWE.com has changed all references to his name in his profile to reflect his new ring name.  On last week’s edition of SmackDown, Funaki was nicknamed “Kung Fu Naki” in a backstage segment with R-Truth. On last night’s show, Funaki appeared in a karate outfit in a backstage segment with Vickie Guerrero and Big Show.

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Vito’s Charges Dismissed

- It is with great relief that charges have been dismissed against Vito LoGrasso (Big Vito) by the State Attorney’s office. The case was closed on October 14, 2008. LoGrasso was wrongfully accused.

“I would like to thank the State’s Attorney’s office for acting so swiftly on this matter and the Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office for treating me fairly along with my attorney, Richard Adamy.” said LoGrasso. “I would like this matter to be considered closed and is an experience that I never wish to have again.”

Big Vito also thanks the fans and media for their continued support through this ordeal.

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TNA

TNA’s New Advertisement Campaign

- SpikeTV has bought time on several billboards across the country to promote Thursday’s live TNA Impact. The billboards tie in with the election as they feature Mick Foley with a US flag behind him and the slogan “You’ll Know Real Change When It Hits You - Live on Spike October 23 Mick Foley.” The billboard is in Manhattan and Los Angeles, and may be in other cities as well.

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Other

Nick Hogan’s Release From Jail Said To Be Imminent

- Hulk Hogan was featured in a two minute segment on last night’s Inside Edition. Interviewed by April Woodard, they talked about the impending release of Nick Hogan from jail next week. Hogan said that jail has actually been a good experience for him. When asked about those who say Nick is getting out early and that is wrong, Hogan stated “He is NOT getting out early, he is simply taking advantage of a Florida law that states if you work hard in jail, take a job and work 12 hours a day, you get what is called ‘Good Gained Time’.” This is apparently how he is getting out a little early.

Next they do a brief recap of how Nick got sent to jail in the first place. When asked about reports that Nick had been a spoiled brat, Hulk said it wasn’t true and that it has been a great reality check for him. He says that Nick has made a huge change and once he gets out, with his intent, vision and wanting to start several charities, he is going to be a great man.

At the very end there was a brief mention of Celebrity Championship Wrestling. They ran through a list of the celebrity contestants and that the egos were sometimes too hard to handle “even for Hulk Hogan.” No mention of the divorce or Brooke.

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