January 2009
46 posts
Mickey, Don't Do it! →
From Mark Madden’s column on wrestlezone.com: Here’s my advice to anyone involved with “The Wrestler,” especially Mickey Rourke. If you want to be at WrestleMania, buy a ticket and sit out of camera…
WWE Divas: The Good and the Useless →
Many Divas have passed through the WWE in years. From legends like Fabulous Moolah to future Hall of Famer Trish Stratus. We’ve seen Sable, Lita, and the more prominent Chyna. These women were great…
Chamber Mates →
Undertaker, Big Show and Triple H all qualified for the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match at No Way Out, and each Superstar made sure their performances were dominating, sending a…
Mark Henry and Vladimir Koslov Make Two of the... →
Match reviews from iFight365.com: …The Undertaker beats Mark Henry to qualify for the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out in a terribly slow and plodding match, winning with the Devils Triangle….
This Day in Wrestling History →
The Radicals (Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero and Perry Saturn) debut on RAW after leaving WCW January 31, 2000
WWE's Greatest Stars of the 90's DVD →
SilverVision has released information regarding the upcoming WWE Greatest Stars of the 90’s three-disc DVD set. Fifteen wrestlers are profiled on the DVD including Shawn Michaels, Yokozuna,…
Trish gives Toronto some Stratusfaction →
TNA issues a breaking news update regarding a... →
SmackDown Airing LIVE During WWE's Fan Axxess... →
PWInsider.com is reporting that during Wrestlemania’s Fan Axxess weekend, Smackdown will air LIVE from Houston, TX on April 3rd, 2009, 2 days before Wrestlemania. Tickets for this event as well as…
TNA iMPACT! Recap 01/29 →
Vince Issues Statement Claiming Mickey Rourke will... →
WWE honcho Vince McMahon tells E! News that Rourke will still be in Houston, even if he’s not in a leotard: “I am pleased that Mickey Rourke will be in attendance at WrestleMania to support the WWE…
Wrestler Chris Benoit's Doctor Pleads Guilty to... →
Dr. Phil Astin, 52, from Carrollton has entered a guilty plea to 175 counts, charging him with illegally dispensing prescription drugs from 2002 until his arrest in 2007. The case stems from the…
MMA Legend Passes Away →
Helio Gracie, legendary patriarch of the Gracie family and father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has passed away at the age of 95, according to a report by GracieMag.com. Gracie passed in his sleep early…
PROWRESTLING.NET | Former AWA celebrity regular... →
Former pro boxer and AWA celebrity regular Scott LeDoux is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a/k/a Lou Gehrig’s disease), according to the St. Pioneer Press. “I thought it was arthritis,”…
Local Trio Produces Comic Book about a Wrestler →
The first 100 issues of “Bamn,” a chronicle of a down-and-out professional wrestler who decides to mentor a group of high school backyard wrestlers are printed and ready for sale…More? source:…
Mickey Rourke won't rumble with WWE superstar →
A spokeswoman for actor Mickey Rourke says he won’t be taking his role as a professional wrestler into a real-life ring after all. Paula Woods told The Associated Press on Wednesday night that Rourke…
Triple H Key to SmackDown Ratings Success →
WWE.com has posted another article touting their ratings success since moving to MyNetworkTV. What it didn’t mention is that the ratings go up the more Triple H is on the show. The January 9th…
Video of Mickey Rourke & Chris Jericho on Larry... →
Rumor Mill - Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat in the... →
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ricky Steamboat will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. He will be inducted by Ric Flair.
Eurosport and WWE Sign Two-Year Exclusive... →
Something Fishy with Stephanie McMahon →
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Linda McMahon clarifies college major to Rell →
World Wrestling Entertainment head Linda McMahon, who awaits confirmation to the state’s school board, on Tuesday clarified to Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell that her college major was French, not…
ECW Results: Extreme Changes →
Finlay made sure ECW Champion Jack Swagger’s celebration would be a party he’d never forget when he avenged “The All-American American’s” actions against Hornswoggle. Full Results.
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Chris Jericho Appears on Larry King to Confront... →
Mickey Rourke was a guest on Larry King Live on CNN, and interestingly, Chris Jericho appeared on the show live via satellite and furthered what looks to be an ongoing storyline between the two…
Brain Damage from Repeated Concussions Now has a... →
Until recently, the best medical definition for concussion was a jarring blow to the head that temporarily stunned the senses, occasionally leading to unconsciousness. It has been considered an…
"The Wrestler" Director Comments on Vince... →
During an interview with NPR, Darren Aronofsky commented on Vince’s reaction to The Wrestler: “Vince McMahon saw the film and he called both me and Mickey (Rourke) and he was really, really…
You're Not the WWE: How TNA Can Improve in 2009 →
1) Stop trying to be WWE. There is only one WWE, and it’s owned by Vince McMahon. Trying to be WWE is what got WCW in trouble during the Monday Night Wars; WCW tried to be their competition in…
Pro wrestling comic headed to the big screen →
We’ve long known that wrestling and comic books share a lot of common ground — they’re both overly dramatic, feature bulbous men and women in spandex, there’s plenty of fighting, and their fans are ……
Ric Flair to appear in an Electronic Arts video... →
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GLOW is returning; Open Casting Call →
The 1980’s TV sensation is getting ready to cast a new generation of GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) girls to take part in an incredible journey! If you think you have what it takes, show up in…
Learning from The Wrestler - Other Sports -... →
This Day in Wrestling History - Andre the Giant... →
Andre Rene Roussimoff May 19, 1946 - January 27, 1993 Due to his immense stature it seemed inevitable that Andre would excel in the wrestling world. He had just started to make a name for himself…
Raw Results: The Son Also Rises →
Though Randy Orton made it through the night without being fired for his attack on Mr. McMahon, the 2009 Royal Rumble winner received some corporal punishment at the hands of The Chairman’s…
Jack Swagger talks about making it to WWE →
TheSouthern.com has an article up with WWE star and current ECW Champion Jack Swagger where he talks about getting his opportunity with the company after finishing school and what it has been like to…
Some entertainment via Matt Hardy's MySpace page →
Matt Hardy’s Myspace page has been overrun with many comments since last night’s Royal Rumble PPV and some of the reactions by “wrestling fans” are quite entertaining and that might be taking the…
WWE Continues the Cost-Cutting →
In WWE’s latest cost-cutting move, the company is shutting down its Canadian office with the exception of its sales division. People working with WWE’s broadcast partner in Canada, The Score,…
Now It's Orton's Time →
Orton has been chosen by McMahon to be WWE’s focal point heading into this year’s WrestleMania, and bluntly, there isn’t a member of the roster who could possibly be a better choice. Randy Orton has…
Santino's Rumble Status →
Santino Marella now holds the record for shortest time in the ring for the Royal Rumble match after being eliminated after just over one second. The Warlord lasted two seconds in 1989 and in 1995,…
Boogeyman in new movie →
According to IMDB, WWE Superstar The Boogeyman has a role in the upcoming Oliver Stone film “Escobar,” about the life of the Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. The Boogeyman will be playing a…
Ring of Honor Television Deal Announced →
HDNet Fights today announced a long term partnership with “Ring of Honor Wrestling.” Coming soon, HDNet will debut a new weekly television series, which will bring “Ring of Honor Wrestling” to a…
Julie Hart changes her views on the "Montreal... →
It seems that Julie Hart has changed her views on the “Montreal Screwjob” that involved her ex-husband Brett Hart. In an interview on the UnholyMatrimonyShow.com show, Julie said this in reference…
This Day in Wrestling History →
Mankind defeated the Rock for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title January 26, 1999 Happy Birthday to Animal (Joe Laurinaitis ) of the Road Warriors January 26, 1960
Royal Rumble Results: Detroit "RKO" City →
With some help from his “Legacy,” Randy Orton defeated 30 other Superstars in the Royal Rumble Match. The Legend Killer earned himself a title opportunity at WrestleMania 25, but what action…
Mickey Rourke to participate in WMXXV →
On the red carpet at the 15th Annual SAG Awards on Sunday night in Hollywood, the actor revealed he’s about to get in the ring in real life. Rourke will be participating in WWE’s “Wrestlemania 25” in…
Royal Rumble Results →
ECW Champion Jack Swagger vs. Matt Hardy Winner: Jack Swagger retains title Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix vs. Melina Winner: Melina - New Women’s Champion World Heavyweight Champion John Cena…
Fan Reports from the SmackDown House Show 01/24 →
…Cena comes to the ring for a HUGE pop, and Triple H comes out to a bigger one if that’s even possible… …Cena came out next and the crowd went NUTS. Triple H out last and the place went …