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Andrew "Test" Martin Suffered From Postconcussion Brain Damage

2009-12-09T09:11:00.003-05:00

In 2007, professional wrestler Andrew "Test" Martin was interviewed for a soon-to-be-released documentary titled "The Circus: Live Fast, Die Young."

"I just turned 32 years old and went to eight funerals this year," Martin said at the time in his mild Canadian accent, sweat bathing his handsome features. "Do I want to join that club? Hell, no, I don't want to join that club.

"So either you clean up, straighten up -- or lay down beside them."

Seventeen months later, on March 14, 2009, Martin was found dead in his Tampa, Fla., condominium at age 33. The Hillsborough County medical examiner later ruled that the 6-foot-6, 280-pound specimen died of an accidental overdose of oxycodone, the addictive ingredient found in the painkiller OxyContin...More?

source: espn

WWE Dismisses Complaints from Disgruntled Former Wrestlers

2009-12-09T06:17:00.004-05:00

A WWE spokesman dismissed complaints from disgruntled former wrestlers who don't feel like they got enough benefits from the organization, telling The Washington Times that "the average talent on World Wrestling Entertainment's programs is paid hundreds of thousands of dollars."

"These complaints about health insurance, made by old-timers and other disgruntled former talent, mirror the allegations recently made in a lawsuit against WWE challenging the practice and their status as independent contractors. That lawsuit was dismissed by a distinguished federal judge and there is, therefore, nothing really to address on that meritless issue."...More?

This Day in Wrestling History

2009-12-09T00:04:00.000-05:00

At WWF(E) Vengeance, Chris Jericho defeated The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the same night to become the first Undisputed World Champion.
December 9, 2001

ECW Results: Extreme Climb to Top

2009-12-08T23:15:00.000-05:00

The Ruthless Roundtable – a trio that has been through plenty of rocky moments throughout the last few weeks – faced another giant hurdle this week on ECW on Syfy. Yoshi Tatsu teamed with ECW Champion Christian and his WWE TLC opponent, No. 1 contender Shelton Benjamin, to challenge William Regal, Ezekiel Jackson & Vladimir Kozlov, in the Extreme main event this week, and The British Brawler and his associates once again crumbled, thanks to the stress of their shaky relationship. Full results.

source: wwe.com

Timbaland Straps Up For Wrestling Gig, Slated To Host Final WWE 2009 Show

2009-12-08T15:32:00.002-05:00

Grammy-winning producer Timbaland will reportedly make his way to the ring later this month to host this year's final broadcast of Raw. While details are still being finalized, the producer-turned-rapper will hit the ring in late December.

source: sohh.com

WWE Seeks World Domination After Recession Bout

2009-12-08T11:32:00.001-05:00

WWE is setting its sights on new markets in Brazil and Russia after successfully battling one of its toughest opponents -- the economic downturn.

"We, as a company, really have never been stronger… We've seen strength across the board and our footprint today is considerably more extensive … light years away from where we were in '97," Andrew Whittaker, the group's president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, told CNBC.com...More?

source: cnbc.com

Every NBA Ref's Dream Comes True: Mark Cuban Gets Put Through a Table on Monday Night Raw

2009-12-08T10:20:00.001-05:00

Clarkson Leads Cast for WWE Studios’ “Brother’s Keeper”

2009-12-08T10:19:00.000-05:00

Wrestlers Lob Past at McMahon

2009-12-08T06:10:00.003-05:00

Linda McMahon’s detractors range from Bruno Sammartino, a crowd favorite known as “The Living Legend” for his exploits in the ring in the 1960s and 1970s, to Chyna, a popular late-1990s female wrestler who later appeared on the cover of Playboy and wrote a best-selling memoir.

“If there is a race to Capitol Hill, I hope she gets knocked off before she even starts,” Chyna, whose real name is Joanie Laurer, said in an interview with POLITICO.

“I would not vote for her because I know what she contributed to the wrestling world with her husband,” said Sammartino. “The vulgarity, the nudity, the profanity, all that kind of crap — it bothers me.”

“If the people in Connecticut are stupid enough to elect Linda, that’s their problem,” added Larry Zbyszko, a onetime Sammartino protégé who debuted in the early 1970s but later battled him in a famed “steel cage” match at Shea Stadium in New York. “I wouldn’t want to waste the time or money...More?

source: politico.com

Chyna and Sammartino?...They need to do better than that....

This Day in Wrestling History

2009-12-08T05:40:00.001-05:00

Pedro Morales defeated Ken Patera for the WWWF(WWE) Intercontinental title.
December 8, 1980

Rocky Maivia defeated Steve Austin for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
December 8, 1997

The Rock makes a surprise return to RAW. Mick Foley had a petition to bring back Steve Austin and Rock signed it.
December 8, 2003

Raw Results: Texas Two-Stomp

2009-12-07T23:26:00.000-05:00

Surprise, surprise. Rather than take his medicine like a man, Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho relied on his partner, Big Show, to save his bacon. After losing to Triple H last week, the self-important Superstar was forced by stipulation this week to face The Game & Shawn Michaels in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match.

Just six days before the two teams clash in a TLC Match at WWE TLC, The World’s Largest Athlete interfered on his partner’s behalf. He and Jericho, perhaps in a preview of pain to come, attacked DX with a ladder and chair, leaving The Game and HBK trounced in their wake. Full results.

source: wwe.com

Notes from WWE CFO Presentation in NYC; WWE Like "Disney on Ice"

2009-12-07T20:34:00.002-05:00

WWE Supershow Results - Monroe, LA

2009-12-07T19:48:00.001-05:00

Triple H vs. Randy Orton in a falls count anywhere match. Lots of heat for Orton and a deafening pop for Triple H. Orton brings in steps. Hunter does a drop toe hold onto the steps. Pedigree. Legacy runs in. Kofi makes the save. RKO to Kofi. Hunter hits Orton with the sledge hammer for the win at 16:50. Hunter and Kingston celebrate...More?

source: impactwrestling.com

Future Raw Guest Hosts Revealed

2009-12-07T19:11:00.002-05:00

Dec. 14, 2009: Dennis Miller
Comedian and radio talk show host Dennis Miller will serve as the host of the 2009 Slammy Awards during a special three-hour presentation of Raw on Dec. 14 from Corpus Christi, Texas. The five-time Emmy award-winning comic is renowned for his improvisations and acerbic humor about pop culture and politics.

Jan. 18, 2010: Jon Heder & Don Johnson
Stars from the soon-to-be-released film When in Rome, Jon Heder and Don Johnson, will take center stage on Raw on Jan. 18 from Knoxville, Tenn. Known mostly from his role as the discomfited and unintentionally humorous main character in Napoleon Dynamite, Heder enjoyed tremendous success this decade in a variety of comedies. Johnson, meanwhile, who became a popular television icon in the 1980s when starring in the hit series Miami Vice, continues to be an admired Hollywood actor. Their new film is set to be released in theaters on Jan. 29.

Linda McMahon to Meet With Senate GOP Leaders

2009-12-07T19:03:00.002-05:00

Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon — who is vying to be the Republican Senate nominee in Connecticut — is meeting with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky) and other GOP leaders in Washington this week...More?

source: cqpolitics.com

Cornette's Contract with Wrestling Fans

2009-12-07T15:20:00.004-05:00

Apparently Jim isn't too happy with "sports entertainment". Click here.

Wrestling Star, Hundreds More Take Oath to Become U.S. Citizens

2009-12-07T14:07:00.001-05:00

Oleg Prudius, known to wrestling fans as Vladimir Kozlov, said becoming an American citizen was a dream come true...More?

ROH on HDNet Results 11/30/09

2009-12-07T05:56:00.001-05:00

This Day in Wrestling History

2009-12-07T00:02:00.001-05:00

Happy Birthday to Rick Rude (Richard Rood)
December 7, 1959

Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf won a tournament final for the WWWF(WWE) Tag Team title.
December 7, 1967

William "Haystacks" Calhoun died of diabetic complications at age 55.
December 7, 1989

Koko B. Ware defeated Jerry Lawler for the USWA Unified Heavyweight title.
December 7, 1992

Goldberg & Bret Hart defeated Creative Control for the WCW Tag Team title.
December 7, 1999

Mayweather/Pacquiao & Triple H/Batista

2009-12-06T11:00:00.004-05:00

Dave Batista is placing his bet again on Pacquiao when the Filipino ring icon and undefeated American superstar Floyd Mayweather face off in a mega bout slated for March 13.

“I think Manny is going to kill him. And I believe that,” the Filipino-Greek Batista said during a press conference Saturday. “Even if I wasn’t a fan, just watching him in the ring, he’s so impressive. He’s in a different league.”

Batista, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 290 pounds, also admits to getting a lot of ribbing from fellow wrestling star and boxing fan Triple H.

“Triple H is kinda tight with Floyd Mayweather so there’s a constant argument with us,” Batista said laughing. “But at the end of the day he knows that I’m right.”...More?

source: sports.inquirer.net

A Chat with Quack: CHIKARA Founder Shares Promotion’s Tale

2009-12-06T01:08:00.001-05:00

WWE Supershow Results - Bossier City, LA

2009-12-06T00:49:00.002-05:00

Triple H beat Randy Orton in a No DQ, falls count anywhere match. Randy pulled a trash can from underneath the ring and decked Triple H for the two count. Legacy ran in to beat down Triple H. Kofi ran in for the save. Hunter pulled out a sledgehammer and nailed Orton with it. He followed up with a pedigree for the win.

Biggest Pops: Triple H, Kofi, Kane, and Goldust

Most heat: Regal, Sheamus, Legacy

source: prowrestling.net

I guess Hunter wasn't overseas for the Tribute to the Troops show.

This Day in Wrestling History

2009-12-06T00:20:00.003-05:00

Dynamite Kid announces his retirement from professional wrestling in Japan.
December 6, 1991

In an angle on RAW, Triple H marries Stephanie McMahon. The couple marries in real life 4 years later.
December 6, 1999

TNA Going Head to Head With WWE Raw

2009-12-05T22:17:00.001-05:00

Hulk Hogan officially announced on tonight's UFC "Ultimate Fighter Finale" in Las Vegas alongside Joe Rogan that Monday, January 4 would feature a special three-hour edition of TNA Impact going head to head with WWE Monday Night Raw. TNA President Dixie Carter and Eric Bischoff were also in attendance and were shown on camera.

The Undertaker Addresses the Belfast Fans

2009-12-05T14:01:00.001-05:00