MON. UPDATE: WHITE ON ESPN; NAZI SYMBOLS ON WRESTLING POSTER; STORM WRESTLING FOR ROH; SUPER HULK
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For Raw tonight, the show will open with a Randy Orton interview talking about Shane McMahon, plus there will be an "exhibition" match with John Cena vs. Miz. How can you have an exhibition match in an exhibition sport?
Tomorrow night is both the Smackdown and ECW tapings in Dayton.
We've got a ton of territorial history, as well as updates on a number of WWE performers and where they stand, as well as what, based on our feedback, is our best issue of the year out today, and available right now on the site.
It's a two issue week, including Vince McMahon's talk with the stockholders about future company plans, WWE react to Kurt Angle's comments regarding the drug issue and rehab, and the big biography on Buddy Rose. The latter story is more than just a bio of Rose, but talks about the glory days of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a huge section on the last few years of Roy Shire's wrestling at the Cow Palace. It features some of the greatest collection of stories ever in one of our obits about a very complex individual. We also have more on a huge money match thrown in the lap of Dana White that he turned down and why, and a look back at the history of pro wrestling in the Central States.
The first issue, which comes out Monday, is already available to web site subscribers. The second issue will be available on the site tomorrow.
Coverage of McMahon's stockholder talks includes thoughts on adding yet another night of television, what moves the company is making to change the perception of the product, financial reaction to the movie 12 Rounds, thoughts about the WWE Hall of Fame, promotion of SummerSlam, types of matches McMahon said the company would no longer do, reaction to the PPV decline, what aspect of business he predicts will increase greatly next year and why, future of Smackdown, new role of ECW and international Wrestlemania are just some of the topics discussed.
We also have a look at Dana White's latest decision and whether or not it was the right decision.
We look at the Miami Herald story where WWE responded to Kurt Angle's claims that he was denied time off for rehab, WWE's response, a look at questions regarding the WWE version as well as the Angle version.
We look in depth at the heyday of Buddy Rose and the Oregon wrestling territory, what made him click, what the time was like, and why Rose's career peaked early and fell so fast. We look at his checkered life, headlines he made both in and out of the ring, landmark angles, his athletic exploits. We look at the birth of the name Playboy Buddy Rose, his first trip to Portland, and why Portland was such a great place to develop talent.
We look at the feud with Roddy Piper, Rose's big opportunity on a national basis that he turned down, and we look at the last Piper vs. Rose match. We look at his start in wrestling. We also have comments from some of his opponents, and someone who was probably his most famous fan. We talk about his first match, his participation in a famous world title change, and his role in the tumultuous end of Roy Shire's Big-Time Wrestling in California.
Along the way, we've got stories with Lonnie Mayne, Pat Patterson, Toru Tanaka, Mr. Fuji, the last episode of Big Time Wrestling and the craziest night ever of pro wrestling at the Cow Palace.
We also look at Rose's three different runs in WWF as well as the Playboy & The Pretty Boy as AWA world tag team champions.
We've also got an update on The Undertaker, his planned surgery, the future of Jeff Hardy in WWE and some reaction to his decision, more on Batista's retirement talks, what was the planned finish at Wrestlemania's main event and why it was changed.
We've also got more on the John Morrison push, a meeting Stephanie McMahon had with the wrestlers, update on Judgment Day, more on the situation with Jim Ross at Backlash and who knew what ahead of time, as well as who put together the WWE outside promotional tie-in with "The View."
In the history of Central States Wrestling, we look at the promotion and the recent history documentary that aired. We look back at Orville Brown, the formation of the NWA, who were considered as potential first champions and the build to the Brown vs. Lou Thesz match. We look at the world title changes in Kansas City, the back story behind Harley Race's first title win, and a look at some of the biggest area stars.
We've also got our regular weekly features, including major TV show reviews, results from the major league live events over the past week, as well as the most detailed look at TV ratings.
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--ESPN Magazine has a feature on Dana White in the current issue. It was actually done last July based on following him around. ESPN E:60's piece on White will run tomorrow at 7 p.m.
--There was controversy earlier today about a New Japan Pro Wrestling poster with Nazi symbols on it. NWA Executive Director Bob Trobich even released a statement decrying it, saying, "It has come to our attention at the National Wrestling Alliance that New Japan Pro Wrestling (NWA Member in Japan) has included the use of certain offensive images and symbols in the promotion of its upcoming Dominion event. The NWA does not approve of or condone the use of these images and symbols, and has requested that New Japan remove such images and symbols from their promotional materials. As the oldest and most storied promotional body in professional wrestling, the NWA is committed to our fans and their enjoyment of pro wrestling. Our sincerest apologies." New Japan has since changed the poster and removed the symbols.
--Also thanks to everyone for their comments on this week's second issue, particularly from all the people in California and the Northwest who remembered the Buddy Rose that the national audience only saw glimpses of.
--Lance Storm will be coming out of retirement, so to speak, as I'm not sure he ever actually said he was retiring, but he hasn't wrestled in a while, for shows on 7/24 and 7/25 for ROH in Toronto. His opponents have not been named.
--A note from last night's radio show. Time Warner Cable in New York is still carrying HDNet while the two sides are in negotiations. I was incorrect saying it was pulled, but the sides have not reached a new agreement. Also, C.M. Punk vs. Umaga was announced on Smackdown officially on Friday and there was a graphic for it during the show.
--Poll on Smackdown
Excellent 35.6%
Good 47.3%
Average 5.9%
Fair 3.2%
Poor 8.1%
27.2% of those responding didn't see the show. Excellent marks again for the show.
--Best TV show of the past week
Smackdown 46.1%
Impact 16.4%
ROH 13.0%
Ultimate Fighter 10.0%
Raw 5.8%
AAA 5.2%
ECW 3.6%
--Who do you expect to win this match?
Urijah Faber 53.3%
Mike Brown 46.7%
--We will be doing a call-in Observer Radio show tonight very late. Check the site at about 11:30 p.m. Pacific for call-in info.
--UFC this week on Spike starts tonight at 9 p.m. against Raw with a tape of the September 19, 2007 Fight Night from Las Vegas with Din Thomas vs. Kenny Florian, Chris Leben vs. Terry Martin (good finish), Nate Diaz vs. Junior Assuncao and Pete Sell vs. Nate Quarry. They will replay last week's Ultimate Fighter at 11 p.m. tomorrow night after ECW. Ultimate Fighter on Wednesday at 10 p.m. has this preview: "Sudden injuries and infections leave everyone wondering who will be chosen to fight. Pierce becomes an outcast among his team. Bisping and Henderson go head-to-head in the Coaches Challenge." Unleashed runs 7-9 p.m. on Thursday before Impact. First hour is Royce Gracie vs. Matt Hughes, Jens Pulver vs. John Lewis, B.J. Penn vs. Din Thomas and Penn vs. Caol Uno. Second hour is Alan Belcher vs. Denis Kang, Cheick Kongo vs. Mustapha Al Turk and Dan Henderson vs. Rich Franklin. Sunday, head-to-head with Judgment Day will be five hours of UFC from 5-10 p.m. Among the fights airing are Forrest Griffin vs. Quinton Jackson (hour one), Chuck Liddell vs. Randy Couture (third meeting hour two), Matt Hughes vs. Carlos Newton and George St. Pierre (three), Tyson Griffin vs. Clay Guida (hour four) and Griffin vs. Jackson (replayed in hour five)
--HDNet was filming TV commercials as well as "the Art of Pro Wrestling" with Colt Cabana at the Boston show this past weekend.
--Sonjay Dutt was announced coming back for ROH on 6/12 in Manassas, VA and 6/13 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York
--Roderick Strong vs. Jay Briscoe was announced as a TV main event for the 5/29 tapings in Philadelphia.
--Gina Carano will be ranked between No. 11 and No. 20 in the Maxim Hot 100 list for 2009. She will be listed in the company of Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry and Marisa Miller (who was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue). The actual list will be released on Wednesday.
--Championship Wrestling Alliance on 5/30 at the Kingsport, Tn Civic Auditorium
--"Race to Witch Mountain" was No. 9 in Australia over the weekend and has done $6.8 million in that country (thanks to James Stanios)
--"Fighting" was down to No. 11 in the U.S. this past weekend with an estimated $2.1 million gross, with a three-week estimated gross of $20.6 million
--Mark Cuban was involved in a confrontation with the mother of Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin after the game on Saturday night. The Denver Post reported Cuban, when fans were screaming about the Nuggets being thugs, Cuban said, "That includes your son," to Lydia Moore, the mother of Martin. Martin's agent claimed Cuban, unprovoked, went to Moore and said, "Your son is a punk." The NBA is reviewing the situation.
--Jersey All Pro Wrestling women's show results from Saturday afternoon in Rahway, NJ: Roxxie Cotton b Brooke Carter, Nikki Roxx (Roxxi) b Cheerleader Melissa (Raisha Saeed), Annie Social b Amber, Saeed (hope she gets paid for working twice) b Daizee Haze, Sara Del Rey b Awesome Kong, Del Rey won Battle Royal.
--JAPW men's show from Saturday night in Rahway, NJ: Benny Martinez b Rob Vegas, Trent Acid b Joe Hardway, Danny Demanto b Mo Sexton, Heavy Hitters b Trevor Murdoch & Brodie Lee, Bandido Jr. b Prince Ali Mustafa, Osirian Portal b Incoherence, Arachadia b Eddie Kingston to won New Jersey title, Dan Maff b Necro Butcher, Jay Lethal won four-way over Azrael, Teddy Hart and Homicide to keep JAPW title. Next show is 6/27 with Lethal vs. Maff in a cage match (thanks to Mike Omansky)
--MWA on Saturday in Luebeck, Germany before 800 fans: Axel Dieter Jr. b Marty Fabz, GM2B & Da Mack b Karsten Beck & Andrew Patterson, Wesna b Alpha Female, Mad Alexx b Joey Cabray tables match, Murat Bosporus b Chaos, Michael Knight b Steve Douglas to win the MWA title in a ladder match (thanks to Sebastian Klussman)
--Border City Wrestling from Saturday night in Morrisburg, ONT before 450 fans: Crazzy Steve b Josh Raymond, P.J. Tyler b Haley Rogers, Highlanders b Flatliners, Jon Bolen b Christian Abel, Kiyoshi b Derek Wylde, Jim Duggan b Jake O'Relly. Next show is 5/16 in Tecumseh, with Shark Boy, Robbie McAllister and Kizarny
--2CW from Saturday night in Utica, NY: Jason Axe b Brian Fury, Zaquary Springate III b Marcos, Isys Ephex b Loca Vida, All Money is Legal b Up in Smoke, Steve Cruz NC Steve McKenzie, J. Freddie b Colin Delaney, Alumni Club NC Killer Steves, Samoa Joe won three-way over Slyk Wagner Brown and Antonio Thomas
--FCW on 5/22 in Plant City, FL (with an autograph session with Ezekiel Jackson, Curt Hawkins, Ricky Ortiz, Alicia Fox and D.J. Gabriel), 5/24 in Melbourne, FL, 5/29 in Orlando at the Armory and 5/30 in Arcadia, FL at the Armory.
--I Believe in Wrestling on Saturday night in Orlando at the Downtown Rec Center with Chasyn Race vs. Roderick Strong plus Larry Zbyszko and Glacier
--Pro Wrestling Alliance from Saturday night in Wynne, AR before 130 fans: John Cage b Dylan Crest, Matt Riviera b Chas Cardington, Jamie Lee b Johnny Morton-DQ, Rik Burton b Chas Cardington Riviera & Morton b Jamie Jay & Jamie Lee. Next show is Thursday night in McCrory, AR at he Mosquito Festival
--IWF on Sunday at 6 p.m. at Red & Jerry's 1 in Sheridan, CO and 6/14 at the Buffalo Rose in Golden, CO
--NAAFS on 6/6 in Cleveland at the Nautica Pavilion features three former UFC fighters in Sean Salmon, Ryan Madison and Forrest Petz fighting, plus Jason Dent of this current season's Ultimate Fighter will be a guest.
--Pro Wrestling Syndicate on 5/29 in Garfield, NJ at 8 p.m. at 490 Midland Ave features an autograph show with Missy Hyatt, Kizarny, The Zombie, Butterbean, Koko Ware, Sandman, Nunzio, Balls Mahoney, Julio Dinero, Roxxi, SoCal Val, Shad Gaspard of Cryme Tyme and former New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker
--JBL noted that he's still on every night at 6 p.m. on the Fox Business Channel with Neil Cavuto, as well as on Cashin In on Fox News every Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.
--Dan Severn is doing a seminar on 5/13 in Lansing, MI as 1200 Marquette St., for $25 and 5/14 in Ann Arbor, MI for $50. For more info go to
www.dansevern.com
--BWO on Saturday night in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ at the Bodyslam U School of Pro Wrestling
--World Championship Fighting on 6/27 in Wilmington, MA at the Shriners Auditorium
--Big Time Wrestling on Saturday night in Newark, CA: Chico Navarro & Kimala (original) b L'Empererur & Hop Sing Lee, Scotty 2 Hotty b Shannon Ballard, Virgil b Ryan Von Kool (subbed for Marty Jannetty, who called in sick), Davina Rose & Kimo Kanaloa b Ballard Twins, Val Venis b Jason Styles. Bret Hart and Pat Patterson were honored with plaques mid-ring and gave speeches about being inducted into the Big Time Wrestling Hall of Fame
--NWS on Sunday afternoon in Lyndhurst, NJ at Whiskey Cafe headlined by Balls Mahoney
