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Tully Blanchard cleaning house on !BANG! TV

Steve Gerweck — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:38:36 +0000

!BANG! TV Report – “Cold War” Complete show now on !BANG! TV – Plus Tully Blanchard Goes Wild Now on !BANG! TV the Complete show from last Saturday, Support Your Troops 74, “Cold War.” Plus Tully Blanchard cleaning house on !BANG! TV. New on !BANG! TV at http://www.dory-funk.com : Tully Blanchard Cleans House. Last Woman [...]

Detailed 2/22 WWE NXT Recap

Steven Matthews — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:27:39 +0000

The WWE Intro merges into the NXT Intro and Matt Striker is in the ring and he welcomes us to the show. Striker tries to address the crowd but Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks cut him off almost immediately. Hawkins says that he brings everyone ‘change’ and shows off his shirt again. Hawkins tells Striker [...]

Mysterio on when he’ll return, Wrestlemania, Vickie Guerrero, and more

Steve Gerweck — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:23:53 +0000

From Jonel Jaska from WDFN in Detroit: WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio will be in Detroit signing autographs at Autorama inside Cobo Center this weekend and he phoned in to chat about meeting his many fans, when he’ll be back from injury, Wrestlemania 28, Vickie Guerrero and more!! Find out how to listen to or download [...]

Audio: Malia Hosaka talks retirement, final match, changing careers, more

Steve Gerweck — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:11:53 +0000

Former NWA Women’s Champion Malia Hosaka comments briefly on her retirement after twenty five years in the wrestling business. Hosaka talks about changing careers, her final match, staying active in the business, what she will miss most about wrestling, opponents she didn’t face, and what would have been her final match against Mickie James.

Licensing & Studios biggest losers among WWE departments

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:38:01 +0000

Five departments within the company made more revenue as compared to previous year quarter with same amount of departments making less money. Those which registered an increase were liveevents,pay-per-views, venue merchandise, home entertainment and WWE Shop. TV rights, licensing, magazine sales, WWE.COM sales and WWE Studios were those which made less money and Licensing and [...]

Poll results for the Greatest Wrestler without a World Title Tournament

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:54:10 +0000

POLL RESULTS Should the TNA title be recognized as a world title for the greatest wrestler without a world title tournament? Yes (58%, 489 Votes) No (42%, 359 Votes) Total Voters: 848 — Should the ROH title be recognized as a world title for the greatest wrestler without a world title tournament? Yes (56%, 477 [...]

Killer Kowalski

Jamie Cruickshank — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:47:34 +0000

Real name: Walter Kowalski (legally changed from Edward Wladyslaw Spulnik in 1963) Height: 6’7″ Weight: 280 lbs. Date of birth: October 13 1926 Date of death: August 30, 2008 From: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Pro debut: 1947 Trained by: Lou Thesz Finishing move: Kowalski Claw Biography - On January 9, 1950, Mike Sharpe defeated Tarzan Kowalski [...]

News on Trish Stratus, Dolph Ziggler, Regal, and Lita

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:38:59 +0000

- Trish Stratus gives an update on her movie with fellow former WWE Diva, Amy ‘Lita’ Dumas. The project was initially announced in 2010. http://www.diva-dirt.com/2012/02/23/update-on-trish-stratus-and-litas-movie-project/ - Colt Cabana tweeted: ART OF WRESTLING Ep 83 with Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) is now available at http://WeLoveColt.com & ITunes #Subscribe #FREE - William Regal tweeted: FCW tonight in Tampa.Please [...]

McMahon comments on the future of WWE films

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:22:02 +0000

Vince McMahon today from the WWE investor’s conference call regarding the WWE films division: “If new films strategy does not work, we will get out of films business. (But) I really feel strongly that under this new guidance, this really will work. “I really think this is going to work. There is a specific time [...]

Gangrel spits on Donald Trump‏

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:13:27 +0000

From Arda Ocal: In an interview with Arda Ocal and Jimmy Korderas for #Aftermath Radio on theScore, former WWE SUperstar Gangrel recounts a time Vince McMahon played a rib on Donald Trump and his girlfriend (wearing white) at Madison Square Garden, that involved Gangrel and his “spitting blood” into the audience. The 2 minute story [...]

DGUSA adds supershow with CZW to Wrestlemania weekend

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:54:15 +0000

from Gabe: BREAKING NEWS: Dragon Gate USA has just added a third event for Wrestlemania weekend in Florida. DGUSA and Combat Zone Wrestling will join forces for a Supershow on Thursday, March 29th in Hollywood, Florida. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at www.DGUSA.tv or by calling 267-519-9744. DGUSA is looking to make this [...]

Live WWE Supershow Smackdown rating

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:54:46 +0000

The ratings for Tuesday’s Super Smackdown Live show did a 1.7 rating with 2.32 million viewers.

Update on the launch of the WWE Network

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:46:49 +0000

Vince McMahon provided an update on the launch of the WWE Network during today’s WWE investor’s conference call. McMahon stated that they are still negotiating with Cable TV companies and they “want to get it right” when the network officially launches. McMahon would not commit to a specific launch date, but said it would be [...]

ROH original returning to the promotion

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:41:25 +0000

from ROHwrestling.com: He was in the first official match at “The Era of Honor Begins”, battling Jay Briscoe in a hard-hitting & high-flying exhibition that set the tone for what was to come. He actually pulled double-duty that night, competing in a Ultimate Aerial Elimination Match later on teaming with The SAT in a losing [...]

News on Scott Steiner, Shane McMahon, Jesse Sorsensen, more

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:39:29 +0000

- Dixie Carter: So blessed @TNASorensen is going to be OK! Footage of him & his mom from the hospital airs tonight on Impact (9/8CT). Tough for me to watch. - Scott Steiner tweeted: Check out http://GQ.com they did a story on Ring ka King featuring me and also the video of me terrorizing the [...]

Video: Dana White talks UFC’s return to Japan, culinary union and Nate Marquardt

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:32:25 +0000

Sorensen comments for the first time since PPV accident

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:28:42 +0000

Jesse Sorensen via Twitter: Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers. I have a long road to recovery ahead, but your support means the world to me.

PR: Ted DiBiase Jr. launches official website

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:23:45 +0000

For Immediate Release WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. launches official website DiBiasePosseParty.com NEW YORK, NY (February 21st, 2012) — WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr has launched an official website at DiBiasePosseParty.com Ted’s “DiBiase Posse Parties” are fan organized tailgate parties that take place before each and every WWE Live Event that he is scheduled to [...]

New Jack does interview talking about Brian Knobs incident

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:20:13 +0000

from Bernard Walker: Florida promoter Frank Goodman did an hour-long radio interview/podcast with New Jack about the Brian Knobs incident, and New Jack explained in detail what happened with Knobs. The end of the show is also explosive because New Jack talks about wrestling promoter Anthony Deblasi and threatens murder on Deblasi because Deblasi has [...]

Video: CM Punk discusses Chris Brown on Showbiz Tonight

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:08:39 +0000

WWE Reports 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:05:51 +0000

The following was issued by WWE today. WWE® Reports 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results STAMFORD, Conn., February 23, 2012 – WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. Revenues totaled $112.9 million as compared to $122.5 million in the prior year quarter. Operating loss was ($13.1) million [...]

Updated WWE PPV buy numbers

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:30:51 +0000

WWE is releasing fourth quarter financial results. Here are the updated PPV buy numbers: * October: Hell in a Cell: 210,000 buys in 2010, 182,000 buys in 2011 (-28,000) * October: Vengeance/Bragging Rights: 137,000 buys in 2010, 121,000 buys in 2011 (-16,000) * November: Survivor Series: 244,000 in 2010, 281,000 in 2011 (+37,000) * December: [...]

2/23 MMA News and Notes

Alex Peredo — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:27:07 +0000

~ Three-time Strikeforce heavyweight vet Shane Del Rosario (11-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is coming to the UFC. An undefeated kickboxing specialist, Del Rosario had been expected to face Daniel Cormier in a Showtime bout this past June, but a drunk driver rear-ended him, which resulted in a herniated disc and a lengthy recovery. ~ Polish [...]

Ex-WWE stars added to Luchafest in Miami on Wrestlemania weekend‏

Devin Cutting — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:25:15 +0000

Stevie Richards & Gangrel have been added to ICW Luchafest III, which takes place on March 30th, 2012 in Miami, Florida at the Polish American Club. Here’s the full card: Stevie Richards vs. Tommy Vandal for the FOW Championship J-Biggs vs. Shawn Prime in an Iron Man Match for the ICW Championship Christina Von Eerie [...]

BLOG: Is Mike Tyson the most deserving WWE HOF Inductee?

Mike McMahon — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:32:23 +0000

The celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame is often used as an avenue to gain mainstream publicity for the company heading into Wrestlemania. When Pete Rose was inducted, it received coverage that ranged from TMZ to ESPN to CNN. When Drew Carey was inducted, celebrity television shows and blogs were going wild. Much [...]

List of Friday’s pro wrestling events

Devin Cutting — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:21:09 +0000

Friday, February 24th, 2012: WWE @ Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, USA WWE @ Roberto Duran Arena in Panama City, Panama TNA @ Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA 2CW @ American Legion Post #80 in Binghamton, New York, USA 3XW @ Forte Banquet & Conference Center in Des Moines, Iowa, USA [...]

Video: New episode of Headbangers TV

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:08:44 +0000

This Day In Wrestling History – February 23rd‏

Jamie Cruickshank — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:51:01 +0000

Trivia 2010 – WWE NXT season one starts airing on Syfy Events In 2003, WWE No Way Out was held in Montreal, Canada – William Regal & Lance Storm defeat Kane & Rob Van Dam to retain the World Tag Team Titles – Matt Hardy defeats Bill Kidman to win the WWE Cruiserweight Title – [...]

Video: CM Punk talks working with Cena and Jericho, smart fans, more

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:41:58 +0000

Potential spoiler for current WWE GM’s storyline

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:36:39 +0000

The current working idea is for John Lauranitis’ quest to become the general manager for both Raw and Smackdown to end with a winner take all match at Wrestlemania 28. Laurinaitis will have a heel team of stars taking on a babyface team of Long’s, with the winning captain becoming general match of both shows. [...]

Video: Shelly Martinez is Batgirl in short video

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:27:59 +0000

SPOILER for WWE’s Over the Limit

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:24:49 +0000

Son on CZW’s promoter in critical condition

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:20:33 +0000

John Corson Jr., 29, the son of John Zandig, the longtime owner of Combat Zone Wrestling, lost both his legs when he was run over by a freight train this morning. Corson Jr. was found on the train tracks in Camden County in New Jersey. He had been lying on the tracks when a train [...]

Diva of the day – Brooke Tessmacher

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:01:28 +0000

* Click here for the diva of the day archives * Click here for Brooke’s profile

Brooke Tessmacher

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:01:28 +0000

OVW Spoiler, plus the return of The Pope

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:52:36 +0000

NEW OVW Tag Team Champions At tonight’s OVW TV Taping, TNA’s own: “The Freak” Rob Terry and “Mr. PEC-Tacular” Jessie Godderz defeated “OMG’s” Shilo Jonze and Jason Wayne who was filling in for Shilo’s original partner “Smooth” Johnny Spade who was sent off to do a autograph signing thanks to OVW’s new Arbitrator:Josette Bynum. “The [...]

Dixie Carter to be inducted into a wrestling hall of fame

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:44:24 +0000

As noted in the latest WSU press release: WSU will be hosting our 4th annual Hall of Fame Ceremony on this date. Scheduled to be inducted on 3/3/12 are Cindy Rogers, Jana, Dixie Carter & Georgianne Makropolous. WSU is proud to announce the inductors for the Hall of Fame! Mercedes Martinez will be inducting Cindy [...]

Audio: My interview with WSU star Tina San Antonio

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:36:30 +0000

Former WSU tag team Tina San Antonio joined us to discuss training with WWE hall of famer Johnny Rodz, feuding with former tag team partner Marti Belle, her real name, her dream opponent, goals in professional wrestling, her favorite wrestlers growing up, advice for anyone wanting to break into wrestling, WWE Tough Enough, and more [...]

FCW Video: Brad Maddox & Eli Cottonwood vs. Bo Rotundo & Husky Harris

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:17:43 +0000

USA Network to air Cena-Rock special

Mike McMahon — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:08:33 +0000

USA Network will be airing a special on March 26 at 8 p.m. to showcase the John Cena vs. Rock rivalry, heading into their Wrestlemania match. It will re-air on March 31. It’s slated to be a behind-the-scenes special.

BLOG: Dear IWC, Rock is a real life heel!

Mike McMahon — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:31:28 +0000

Last year, when Rock returned to WWE television to announce his role as “guest host” of Wrestlemania 27, folks everywhere said Rock “had the WWE audience in the palm of his hand.” Truer words were never spoken. You’re his puppet. And all of you who cheer him, you took his bait hook, line and sinker. [...]

Brodus Clay Update

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:41:23 +0000

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the actual story on Brodus Clay is that Vince McMahon thought he was too unsafe and reckless a worker and doesn’t want him out there until he’s safer to work with.

Poll results: Grade WWE’s Elimination Chamber

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:28:33 +0000

Grade WWE’s Elimination Chamber C (29%, 208 Votes) F (22%, 160 Votes) B (21%, 154 Votes) D (20%, 147 Votes) A (8%, 56 Votes) Total Voters: 725 click here for a detailed recap of the Elimination Chamber PPV

Update on Kharma

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:25:02 +0000

The reason the Kharma appearance at the Rumble Rumble hasn’t been followed up on is she hasn’t fully recovered from giving birth and isn’t yet ready to work a full-time schedule, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

“Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase is coming to Winnipeg

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:21:38 +0000

filed to GERWECK.NET: 2/22- Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase Comes to CWE March 8th. Thursday March 8th- Winnipeg, MB Location: Cowboy’s Roadhouse (1034 Elizabeth Road) Time: Doors Open 7pm, Bell time 7:30pm. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at the door Advance Tickets Available at: Rudy’s Video (668 Sheppard St.), Blade Hair Design (3-1341 Henderson Hwy), [...]

What is next for John Morrison?

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:09:50 +0000

Believe it or not, John Hennigan (Morrison) is talking about doing stand-up comedy.

Raw Rating

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:01:04 +0000

Raw on Monday night did a 3.2 cable rating, up from the previous week’s 3.0 rating.

CM Punk vs. Chris Brown feud to be talked about on tonight’s Headline News’ “Showbiz Tonight”‏

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:56:17 +0000

From Jeff Sheridan: the preview for tonight’s “Showbiz Tonight” includes … Exclusive: Brown’s Big Smackdown? A Showbiz Exclusive! Chris Brown got into a sparring match with country star Miranda Lambert on Twitter. Now he’s got a WWE Wrestler on his back! World Wrestling champ CM Punk is throwing down the gauntlet and challenging Brown to [...]

Wrestlefest released for iOS devices

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:50:43 +0000

WWE and THQ released the WrestleFest video game yesterday for Apple’s iOS devices and is now available on the App Store for $2.99 for the iPhone and $3.99 for the iPad. While the game is currently only available for Apple devices, THQ announced that it’s also working on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Android and [...]

Chyna’s new adult film project announced

Steve Gerweck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:48:32 +0000

Chyna’s new adult movie from Vivid Entertainment will be titled She-Hulk XXX, a parody that will see the former champ starring as the cousin of The Hulk, Bruce Banner. The preview for the movie reads, “When her emotional state is sufficiently high, she is the strongest woman in the world. She has been a member [...]