Tuesday's News & Links
-- As noted on the front page, Wade Barrett suffered a partial left elbow dislocation during the battle royal of death last night on Raw. They're saying he'll be out six to eight weeks. My guess is that he will do everything in his power to make it back in time to work WrestleMania.
-- Countdown to UFC 144 in Japan airs tonight on FUEL. Hell of a job of promoting this, I might add. It's a four-hour PPV this weekend, running from 10 PM to 2 AM, with prelims airing earlier on FX. The show will air live on ESPN and ESPN HD in the UK.
-- The Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson [Blu-ray]
is out on DVD and Blu-Ray today. "Starring The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mr. McMahon and Triple H."
-- DGUSA has added a joint show with Combat Zone Wrestling to the WrestleMania weekend festivities. It takes place March 29th in Hollywood, FL at the German American Society Clubhouse, 6401 Washington Street. DGUSA runs the majority of the show with CZW presenting two matches. They've also got shows March 30th and 31st. More info at DGUSA.tv.
-- ROH has a new DVD out here celebrating the original Summer of Punk.
-- It's back: WWE WRESTLEFEST!. Available right now for your iPhone, iPad, etc.
-- TMZ.com covers the CM Punk vs. Chris Brown Twitter war here.
-- New Jim Ross blog talking the Elimination Chamber and more here.
-- Interview with Disco Inferno talking TNA, Vince Russo, the origins of the Disco Inferno character, and more here.
-- We've got a new FREE radio interview with DDP up on the front page right now. For subscribers, today we'll have a new Bryan & Vinny show, a new Figure Four Weekly and a new back issue of the Observer. We'll also be joined by Shane Helms on Wrestling Observer Radio tomorrow.
-- I'm interviewed for this article about whether pro-wrestling will ever be an Olympic sport.
-- GQ Magazine on Ring Ka King here. Kind of a rave review, particularly when recapping a Scott Steiner rampage into the crowd.
-- Whitney from I Tap Boys talks Ronda Rousey, Team Viggity dieting, tons more here
-- What do you think is the real main event at Mania?
Cena vs. Rock 75.2%
Undertaker vs. HHH 12.4%
Punk vs. Jericho 8.9%
Bryan vs. Sheamus 3.5%
Who do you expect to win this match?
Rampage Jackson 75.4%
Ryan Bader 24.6%
Will WrestleMania this year set the all-time PPV record?
Yes 34.6%
It will be second best 12.7%
It will be third or fourth best 31.6%
Won't be top four 21.0%
When Nick Diaz's suspension is up how many times would he need for a title shot?
If GSP is champion, he should get a shot right away 16.8%
He should need one win first 32.8%
Two wins 8.8%
Three wins 2.8%
I would avoid giving him a title shot because if he wins you are asking for a big problem to happen based on his track record 38.8%
-- The Phoenix Coyotes have a Spinner belt that they give to the player they feel was the player of the game for each win. Well today they actually produced a video about it. Hopefully Vince doesn't see it, since they say "belt" a million times, and also that they use Cena's music in the piece. Check it out here.
-- WSU 5th Anniversary Show March 3rd. Don't forget, you can order the iPPV and get all the details about the show at http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/WSU_5_Year_Anniversary_Show/1259
-- From the producer: Executive Producer of Pro Wrestling Pay Per Views is seeking play-by-play and color announcers for two separate national to air projects. Experience preferred but not necessary, will work with right candidates to produce desired sound and effect. We are looking for new faces and voices for informative and entertaining announce crew. For consideration please send resume, head shot, and DVD demo reel immediately to: Wrestling PPV, 12325 Academy Rd #303, Philadelphia, PA 19154
-- NWA WORLD CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING presents CHARRO DAYS RUMBLE in Brownsville, TX. 78520 on Sunday, Feb. 26th. In honor of the Charro Days festivities reaching their 75th anniversary, NWA will be having an event with the best wrestlers in all of Texas! The event will be located at 7th & Tyler at the Brownsville Parks & Recreation Center (old Boys and Girls Club).
-- The Colt Cabana vs. Adam Pearce feud continues.
-- IWA East Coast returns to the Kings Way Center in Nitro WV on Saturday March 3 at 7pm headlined by Tommy Dreamer vs Man Pondo. Also appearing include Chance Prophet, Matt Tremont and much more to be announced soon.
-- Worldwide Mixed Martial Arts Sports, Inc. (WMMA) confirmed today that Sean “Big Sexy” McCorkle and Brian Heden will headline its inaugural charitable event, WMMA: McCorkle vs. Heden, Fighting for a Better World. The event will take place on March 31, 2012 at the 12,500-seat Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, and will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2).
-- HPW WRESTLING Saturday March 3RD 4-H Fairgrounds Bell 7:45pm open 6:45pm Columbus, IN
-- As noted on the front page, Wade Barrett suffered a partial left elbow dislocation during the battle royal of death last night on Raw. They're saying he'll be out six to eight weeks. My guess is that he will do everything in his power to make it back in time to work WrestleMania.
-- Countdown to UFC 144 in Japan airs tonight on FUEL. Hell of a job of promoting this, I might add. It's a four-hour PPV this weekend, running from 10 PM to 2 AM, with prelims airing earlier on FX. The show will air live on ESPN and ESPN HD in the UK.
-- The Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson [Blu-ray]
is out on DVD and Blu-Ray today. "Starring The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mr. McMahon and Triple H." -- DGUSA has added a joint show with Combat Zone Wrestling to the WrestleMania weekend festivities. It takes place March 29th in Hollywood, FL at the German American Society Clubhouse, 6401 Washington Street. DGUSA runs the majority of the show with CZW presenting two matches. They've also got shows March 30th and 31st. More info at DGUSA.tv.
-- ROH has a new DVD out here celebrating the original Summer of Punk.
-- It's back: WWE WRESTLEFEST!. Available right now for your iPhone, iPad, etc.
-- TMZ.com covers the CM Punk vs. Chris Brown Twitter war here.
-- New Jim Ross blog talking the Elimination Chamber and more here.
-- Interview with Disco Inferno talking TNA, Vince Russo, the origins of the Disco Inferno character, and more here.
-- We've got a new FREE radio interview with DDP up on the front page right now. For subscribers, today we'll have a new Bryan & Vinny show, a new Figure Four Weekly and a new back issue of the Observer. We'll also be joined by Shane Helms on Wrestling Observer Radio tomorrow.
-- I'm interviewed for this article about whether pro-wrestling will ever be an Olympic sport.
-- GQ Magazine on Ring Ka King here. Kind of a rave review, particularly when recapping a Scott Steiner rampage into the crowd.
-- Whitney from I Tap Boys talks Ronda Rousey, Team Viggity dieting, tons more here
-- What do you think is the real main event at Mania?
Cena vs. Rock 75.2%
Undertaker vs. HHH 12.4%
Punk vs. Jericho 8.9%
Bryan vs. Sheamus 3.5%
Who do you expect to win this match?
Rampage Jackson 75.4%
Ryan Bader 24.6%
Will WrestleMania this year set the all-time PPV record?
Yes 34.6%
It will be second best 12.7%
It will be third or fourth best 31.6%
Won't be top four 21.0%
When Nick Diaz's suspension is up how many times would he need for a title shot?
If GSP is champion, he should get a shot right away 16.8%
He should need one win first 32.8%
Two wins 8.8%
Three wins 2.8%
I would avoid giving him a title shot because if he wins you are asking for a big problem to happen based on his track record 38.8%
-- The Phoenix Coyotes have a Spinner belt that they give to the player they feel was the player of the game for each win. Well today they actually produced a video about it. Hopefully Vince doesn't see it, since they say "belt" a million times, and also that they use Cena's music in the piece. Check it out here.
-- WSU 5th Anniversary Show March 3rd. Don't forget, you can order the iPPV and get all the details about the show at http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/WSU_5_Year_Anniversary_Show/1259
-- From the producer: Executive Producer of Pro Wrestling Pay Per Views is seeking play-by-play and color announcers for two separate national to air projects. Experience preferred but not necessary, will work with right candidates to produce desired sound and effect. We are looking for new faces and voices for informative and entertaining announce crew. For consideration please send resume, head shot, and DVD demo reel immediately to: Wrestling PPV, 12325 Academy Rd #303, Philadelphia, PA 19154
-- NWA WORLD CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING presents CHARRO DAYS RUMBLE in Brownsville, TX. 78520 on Sunday, Feb. 26th. In honor of the Charro Days festivities reaching their 75th anniversary, NWA will be having an event with the best wrestlers in all of Texas! The event will be located at 7th & Tyler at the Brownsville Parks & Recreation Center (old Boys and Girls Club).
-- The Colt Cabana vs. Adam Pearce feud continues.
-- IWA East Coast returns to the Kings Way Center in Nitro WV on Saturday March 3 at 7pm headlined by Tommy Dreamer vs Man Pondo. Also appearing include Chance Prophet, Matt Tremont and much more to be announced soon.
-- Worldwide Mixed Martial Arts Sports, Inc. (WMMA) confirmed today that Sean “Big Sexy” McCorkle and Brian Heden will headline its inaugural charitable event, WMMA: McCorkle vs. Heden, Fighting for a Better World. The event will take place on March 31, 2012 at the 12,500-seat Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, and will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2).
-- HPW WRESTLING Saturday March 3RD 4-H Fairgrounds Bell 7:45pm open 6:45pm Columbus, IN
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