Tuesday's News, Notes and Links
-- I will be tweeting all weekend from Miami, so follow me there
for any scoops. Plus if you're going to the shows, I will be updating
everyone as to where we will be for various get togethers as I think
over 50 people from the site will be congregating down there and maybe
more.
-- Last night's Observer Radio is a FREE download. If
you like what you hear, there is literally no better week this year to
sign up. We'll be doing radio shows every day with various guests,
including perhaps some surprises down in Miami, along with our usual
schedule. It's only $10.99 for the month and I guarantee if you like the
free shows on the right-hand side of the front page, you'll LOVE a
subscription. Over 3000 shows in the archives in addition to all the new
stuff every day.
-- As noted on last night's show, CM Punk essentially challenged Steve Austin to WrestleMania next year. Austin didn't exactly accept but did seem open to the idea if the stars align.
-- From speaking to someone in WWE who is already in Miami, the place is all decked out and ready to go for this weekend, posters and signs and banners everywhere.
-- Amazed at the WrestleMania betting odds all over the place with another set up here. How about this: odds on Ring of Honor.
-- Last night's Rock vs. Cena one-hour special consisted of 90% Rock footage from his DVD and 90% new John Cena footage. (WO editor Josh's note: Bryan's math, everyone!)
-- There is a great interview with CM Punk here, a mix of largely fact and a little fantasy and a great look at his personality when not in the ring.
-- The full list of WWE Hall of Fame inductions is up here.
-- As noted on Raw last night, Monday's Hall of Fame TV broadcast at 8 PM before Raw will feature highlights of the Edge, Mike Tyson and 4 Horsemen inductions. Might be kind of wacky to see Hunter and Shawn up there playing DX for the Tyson induction if Shawn ends up somehow accidentally screwing Hunter in the Undertaker match at Mania.
-- They did a post-Raw angle where Miz came out and demanded the Rock apologize to him for giving him the People's Elbow at last year's WrestleMania. Rock's apology consisted of giving it to him again.
-- As announced last night on Raw, WWE's Hell in a Cell ppv is set for October 28th at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta.
-- My wife Whitney is doing a spring sale at itapboys.com. Spend $20 or more on women or kids BJJ merchandise and get a FREE rectangular patch and sticker (a $13 value). You can also LIKE her on Facebook here.
-- Clips of Kimbo Slice's LOL worthy knockout from this weekend are up here.
-- THIS ARTICLE IS AWESOME: 18 fascinating explanations guys made after failling drug tests.
-- Big article on The Rock in Variety here.
-- More on the death of Bert Sugar here.
-- Bellator was up to 175,000 viewers this week, still below the average from the last two seasons, but up substantially from last week. Ultimate Fighter did 1.2 million, up from last week, down from the debut episode.
-- Sad to report the death of longtime Michigan indie wrestling announcer Ron "Showtime" Stewart. There is a Facebook page up here with pictures and memories.
-- 13 questions with Kevin Steen here.
-- Historical look at Showdown at the Shea here.
-- Montreal, Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling will officially be released in February 2013.
-- After listening to Thursday's Bryan & Vinny Show's Granny segment, one of our readers made up a bunch of "Team Sanitation" shirts for him and his friends to wear on WrestleMania weekend. Be on the lookout and email us/tweet any pics!
-- Jaime writes: Not sure if anyone passed this along to you yet, but as I was perusing iTunes, I came across The Rock Concert from a couple of weeks ago from Raw. $1.29 for the live song.
-- Crossfire Entertainment, LLC Presents Crossfire LIVE Fundraiser Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee LIVE Saturday, May 19, 2012 Nashville Fairgrounds Sports Arena 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 Belltime: 7:30 PM – Doors: 6:30 PM VIP Event Pre-Show: 5:30 – 6:30 PM www.crossfirellc.vze.com (Log on for all the latest news and live events that have been signed!). Matt Hardy vs. MVP headlines.
-- The Union of Independent Professional Wrestlers in association with Morpheous Productions and the Silver Snail Comic Shop presents WrestleStock on Saturday April 14th 2012 at the Todmorden branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1083 Pape Avenue @ O'Connor) in Toronto. Doors open at 7:00pm. Bell time is 7:30pm sharp. Tickets are available currently available at the Silver Snail (367 Queen Street West) and $tretch Thrift Store (974 Pape Avenue) and via PayPal.
-- Florida Underground Wrestling promoter Dontay Brown is presenting his biggest show ever this coming Tuesday March 27th at Gasoline Alley, located at 14042 66th St, Largo Fl 33771. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:30pm.
-- Hulk Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling comes to Everett, MA, 47 Elm St. at the Everett Rec Center Saturday April 14th. Show starts at 6 p.m. Scheduled to appear are Trixie, Demo, Short Sleeve Sampson, Johnny G, Tanaka, Mr. ANC and more. Tickets are $15 for adults and only $10 for kids. Here's some additional info.
-- Lance and Johnny Gargano on Over the Top Radio here.
Brock Lesnar 43.6%
Steve Austin 28.3%
Undertaker 13.4%
C.M. Punk 7.8%
John Cena 4.5%
Hulk Hogan 2.4%
Who do you expect to win this fight?
Anderson Silva 56.0%
Chael Sonnen 44.0%
What will be the biggest sports event of 2012?
Super Bowl 46.1%
The Olympics 31.0%
WrestleMania 11.4%
FA Cup 2.5%
Silva vs. Sonnen 2.2%
World Series 1.7%
Stanley Cup 1.7%
NBA finals 1.4%
BCS championship game 0.8%
Daytona 500 0.7%
NCAA Basketball Final four 0.6%
Do you think the Kimbo Slice fight was real?
Yes 20.4%
No 79.6%
Will Silva vs. Sonnen do 850,000 buys?
Yes 67.0%
No 33.0%
-- As noted on last night's show, CM Punk essentially challenged Steve Austin to WrestleMania next year. Austin didn't exactly accept but did seem open to the idea if the stars align.
-- From speaking to someone in WWE who is already in Miami, the place is all decked out and ready to go for this weekend, posters and signs and banners everywhere.
-- Amazed at the WrestleMania betting odds all over the place with another set up here. How about this: odds on Ring of Honor.
-- Last night's Rock vs. Cena one-hour special consisted of 90% Rock footage from his DVD and 90% new John Cena footage. (WO editor Josh's note: Bryan's math, everyone!)
-- There is a great interview with CM Punk here, a mix of largely fact and a little fantasy and a great look at his personality when not in the ring.
-- The full list of WWE Hall of Fame inductions is up here.
-- As noted on Raw last night, Monday's Hall of Fame TV broadcast at 8 PM before Raw will feature highlights of the Edge, Mike Tyson and 4 Horsemen inductions. Might be kind of wacky to see Hunter and Shawn up there playing DX for the Tyson induction if Shawn ends up somehow accidentally screwing Hunter in the Undertaker match at Mania.
-- They did a post-Raw angle where Miz came out and demanded the Rock apologize to him for giving him the People's Elbow at last year's WrestleMania. Rock's apology consisted of giving it to him again.
-- As announced last night on Raw, WWE's Hell in a Cell ppv is set for October 28th at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta.
-- My wife Whitney is doing a spring sale at itapboys.com. Spend $20 or more on women or kids BJJ merchandise and get a FREE rectangular patch and sticker (a $13 value). You can also LIKE her on Facebook here.
-- Clips of Kimbo Slice's LOL worthy knockout from this weekend are up here.
-- THIS ARTICLE IS AWESOME: 18 fascinating explanations guys made after failling drug tests.
-- Big article on The Rock in Variety here.
-- More on the death of Bert Sugar here.
-- Bellator was up to 175,000 viewers this week, still below the average from the last two seasons, but up substantially from last week. Ultimate Fighter did 1.2 million, up from last week, down from the debut episode.
-- Sad to report the death of longtime Michigan indie wrestling announcer Ron "Showtime" Stewart. There is a Facebook page up here with pictures and memories.
-- 13 questions with Kevin Steen here.
-- Historical look at Showdown at the Shea here.
-- Montreal, Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling will officially be released in February 2013.
-- After listening to Thursday's Bryan & Vinny Show's Granny segment, one of our readers made up a bunch of "Team Sanitation" shirts for him and his friends to wear on WrestleMania weekend. Be on the lookout and email us/tweet any pics!
-- Jaime writes: Not sure if anyone passed this along to you yet, but as I was perusing iTunes, I came across The Rock Concert from a couple of weeks ago from Raw. $1.29 for the live song.
-- Crossfire Entertainment, LLC Presents Crossfire LIVE Fundraiser Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee LIVE Saturday, May 19, 2012 Nashville Fairgrounds Sports Arena 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 Belltime: 7:30 PM – Doors: 6:30 PM VIP Event Pre-Show: 5:30 – 6:30 PM www.crossfirellc.vze.com (Log on for all the latest news and live events that have been signed!). Matt Hardy vs. MVP headlines.
-- The Union of Independent Professional Wrestlers in association with Morpheous Productions and the Silver Snail Comic Shop presents WrestleStock on Saturday April 14th 2012 at the Todmorden branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1083 Pape Avenue @ O'Connor) in Toronto. Doors open at 7:00pm. Bell time is 7:30pm sharp. Tickets are available currently available at the Silver Snail (367 Queen Street West) and $tretch Thrift Store (974 Pape Avenue) and via PayPal.
-- Florida Underground Wrestling promoter Dontay Brown is presenting his biggest show ever this coming Tuesday March 27th at Gasoline Alley, located at 14042 66th St, Largo Fl 33771. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:30pm.
-- Hulk Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling comes to Everett, MA, 47 Elm St. at the Everett Rec Center Saturday April 14th. Show starts at 6 p.m. Scheduled to appear are Trixie, Demo, Short Sleeve Sampson, Johnny G, Tanaka, Mr. ANC and more. Tickets are $15 for adults and only $10 for kids. Here's some additional info.
-- Lance and Johnny Gargano on Over the Top Radio here.
POLLS~!
-- Who would draw the biggest for a WrestleMania 29 match against The Rock? Brock Lesnar 43.6%
Steve Austin 28.3%
Undertaker 13.4%
C.M. Punk 7.8%
John Cena 4.5%
Hulk Hogan 2.4%
Who do you expect to win this fight?
Anderson Silva 56.0%
Chael Sonnen 44.0%
What will be the biggest sports event of 2012?
Super Bowl 46.1%
The Olympics 31.0%
WrestleMania 11.4%
FA Cup 2.5%
Silva vs. Sonnen 2.2%
World Series 1.7%
Stanley Cup 1.7%
NBA finals 1.4%
BCS championship game 0.8%
Daytona 500 0.7%
NCAA Basketball Final four 0.6%
Do you think the Kimbo Slice fight was real?
Yes 20.4%
No 79.6%
Will Silva vs. Sonnen do 850,000 buys?
Yes 67.0%
No 33.0%
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