- Speaking of Chris Masters, if his debut lacked something, protecting your opponent is definitely part of it. Bret Hart also took pride in never injuring an opponent in the ring; a career that spanned 2 decades+? Chris Masters in his first match on TV caused Steven Richards a fractured cheekbone and possible bone/cartilage damage to his nose.
- Dont think mainstream media doesn't know about WWE piping in 'cheers and jeers' on their shows? Today on ESPN's website, they were speaking on how the NBA ordered TNT to lower the 'heel' reaction Kobe Bryant received during the All Star game. They lowered the volume down so much, you could seen fans going nuts screaming their jeers and hearing nothing. Bill Simmons on ESPN.com compared it to WWE calling it the 'Vince McMahon Award for 'Best Doctoring Of Crowd Noise To Make A Heel Seem Like A Babyface.'
CLICK HERE to check out the ESPN article:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/050223
- In a move that proves that TNA is serious to compete with WWE, they have taken their boldest step yet by entering talks with Fox Sports Net to run a three-hour special show on FSN the night before WWE's biggest PPV, WrestleMania 21.
Apparently, the event will be held in Las Vegas. Talks are on-going but nothing has been finalized right now.
- Houston has been chosen as the home of Booker T and Stevie Ray's Pro Wrestling Academy. The academy is under constuction and should be open by mid March. The location is 2301 Commerce Houston, Tx 77002. If you would like more info please contact us at BTSRAcademy@aol.com. Please use your real name and only seriouse emails will be replied to. Also, check out the website at:
http://www.BTSRWrestlingAcademy.com
- Various fans have sent word that new ads for WrestleMania 21 have appeared on the FX Network. Unlike the typical 'WrestleMania Goes Hollywood' ad, however, is the fact that various details about the card were revealed.
The commercial confirms the following matches:
1) Triple H vs. Batista for the World Heavyweight Title
2) JBL vs. Cena for the WWE Title
3) Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle
4) Randy Orton vs. The Undertaker
Additionally, it also teased a Steve Austin appearance at the show. With Austin back in the fold under WWE's Films department, it is very possible that the teased return will indeed take place.
