WWE Draft Results Held In Secrecy To Prevent Internet Leaks
source: Pro Wrestling Torch With perhaps two or three exceptions, WWE officials didn’t want wrestlers knowing ahead of time in regards to whether they were going to be reassigned to a new brand or not. Many of the wrestlers thought it was disrespectful that they weren’t trusted enough to be given possibly life-changing information. The…
Spoilers For Monday's RAW – Austin Confirmed, McMahon Memorial, More
Source: WrestlingObserver.com – Add Steve Austin, Jimmy Hart, and Charles “Godfather” Wright to the names that will offer cameos on tomorrow night’s special three hour Vince McMahon funeral edition of RAW. Already announced for the show was Eric Bischoff. Expect tomorrow night’s show to be heavily comedic as WWE will attempt to turn fans around…
Andrew Martin Defends Steroids; TNA 2-Hour Update, Ricky Banderas
source: Pro Wrestling Torch — “The Punisher” Andrew Martin did a post on his MySpace page in which he defends the usage of steroids in professional wrestling. He says that they’re mostly for cosmetic reasons and compares them to a facelift or botox. However, he says that it’s wrong for athletes in other sports to…
Debra On Fox News Tonight, Last Benoit Picture Taken, JBL Comments
Former WWE Diva Debra, along with Superstar Billy Graham, will be appearing on Hannity & Colmes on Fox News tonight at 9:00 P.M. EST. WSB TV in Atlanta, Ga. obtained a picture taken by a fan who was also at the doctor’s office on Friday with Chris Benoit and his wife, Nancy. Benoit is shown…
Several TNA Wrestlers Ask For Releases, TNA Second Hour Update, More
source: www.f4wonline.com — At least half a dozen TNA wrestlers have asked to get out of their contracts. All have been turned down. Sources are saying that at least a few guys will not be resigning when their deals come up under any circumstances. Unfortunately, the guys who want out the most have contracts that…
The John Report: My Final Thoughts on the Benoit Tragedy
It’s been four weeks to the day since one of the worst days for me as a wrestling fan. I had been sad a lot of times as a wrestling fan whenever people I admire and respect pass away tragically, but the feelings I had last month had never been felt before. I didn’t know…
Plans For Raw Tomorrow Night, WWE Star Taken To Hospital, Coachman
sources: www.f4wonline.com, Wrestling Observer — There have been discussions all week about what to do about the declining ratings for Raw. It is believed the “Vince McMahon is Dead” storyline will continue somehow, obviously without the part of him being “dead.” Before the Chris Benoit tragedy, there was a major storyline planned that involved Vince,…
More On Brock Lesnar Negotiating With TNA Wrestling
Source: PWInsider.com TNA Wrestling is currently in preliminary negotiations with former WWE champion Brock Lesnar. Kurt Angle is the one who is brokering the deal and bringing the 2 sides together. Angle has a very good relationship with Lesnar and has tried several times to convince him to join TNA. Dixie Carter has already had…
Off-Air Notes: What You Didn't See Last Night On WWE SummerSlam
Thanks to “Triple Chaz” and PWTorch.com for the following: Best Match: Orton vs. Cena. Worst Match: Batista vs. Khali I just got back from the show. I was sitting second row right in front of some rabid fans. Instead of offering the same comments on the matches , I will offer some interesting footnotes I…
Magnussen: Not ‘much interest’ in Haas substitute role
Kevin Magnussen says he would not have “much interest” in returning to Haas for a one-off race with the US outfit as a substitute. Haas boss Guenther Steiner recently suggested that he could call upon Magnussen or former teammate Romain Grosjean should the team find itself in need of a substitute for one of its…