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USA Network Takes A Swipe At TNA’s Rating

Mar 10th, 2010 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Headlines, Other Headlines

Credit: PWInsider.com
On his twitter page, Ted Linhart, the Vice President of the USA Network of Program Research commented on Monday’s ratings, commenting “Not much of a Monday Night “War”. RAW trounced TNA by 275% w/ total viewers. Also Impact much lower than the test Monday ep in early Jan.”
For what it is worth, SpikeTV sources [...]



Charges Against Kid Kash Dropped

Feb 25th, 2010 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Headlines, Other Headlines

Credit: PWInsider.com
All charges against former WWE, ECW and TNA star David “Kid Kash” Cash were dropped on 2/11 when Cash arrived in court in Jonesboro, TN in Washinton County to face charges of identity theft, forgery and theft of property.  Cash and a number of witnesses on his behalf arrived at the [...]



Hulk Hogan Settles Lawsuit With Graziano Family

Feb 19th, 2010 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Headlines, Other Headlines

Credit: TMZ.com
Hulk and Nick Hogan have settled the lawsuit filed against them on behalf of John Graziano — the U.S. Marine who was seriously injured in Nick’s 2007 car crash.
Though the terms are confidential, a source tells TMZ Hulk settled to avoid a media circus at trial and to make it “as painless as possible” [...]



Legendary Wrestler Jack Brisco Passes Away

Feb 1st, 2010 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Headlines, Other Headlines

Former NWA World Champion and WWE Hall of Famer, Jack Brisco, passed away this morning at the age of 68.  Jack was well known as one half of the Brisco Brothers tag team with his brother Gerald Brisco.  Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Jack Brisco.



Former WWE Wrestler Ludvig Borga Found Dead

Jan 10th, 2010 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Headlines, Other Headlines

Credit: Associated Press
HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish officials say that former lawmaker and boxer Tony Halme has been found dead in his apartment. He was 47.
Police say no crime is suspected, but they gave no further details Sunday.
Halme — known as “The Viking” for his 6-foot-6 (195-centimeter) stance — was a heavyweight boxer, pro wrestler and [...]



Dr. Death Steve Williams Passes Away

Dec 30th, 2009 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Headlines, Other Headlines

Steve Williams passed away after a long battle with cancer.  He was 49 years old.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the legend known as Dr. Death.



Kid Kash Arrested

Dec 23rd, 2009 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Headlines, Other Headlines

Credit: PWInsider.com
The Kingston Times News reported today that former WWE and ECW star David “Kid Kash” Cash was arrested on charges of identity theft, forgery and theft of property.
The article noted that Cash was arrested yesterday and charged with four counts of identity theft, two counts of forgery under $500 and four [...]



Bobby Heenan Hospitalized

Dec 11th, 2009 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Headlines, Other Headlines

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WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan has been admitted into the Tampa, FL based H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center after a scheduled examination of his rebuilt jaw found an infection that needed to be immediately treated.Heenan, who was recently honored in Milwaukee, WI with 12/5 being proclaimed “Bobby Heenan Day”, will miss his scheduled [...]



Eddie “Umaga” Fatu Dead at Age 36

Dec 4th, 2009 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Cover Story, Headlines, Other Headlines

WWE.com has officially announced the death of Eddie “Umaga” Fatu.  Umaga was found earlier this morning by his wife with blood coming out of his nose.  He was rushed to the hospital and put on life support until the family could arrive.  Umaga’s family decided to pull the life support earlier this afternoon and it [...]



Former WWE Star Hospitalized (UPDATED)

Dec 4th, 2009 | By Brian Thomas | Category: Cover Story, Headlines, Other Headlines

Former WWE star Eddie “Umaga” Fatu is hospitalized in a ICU unit in Houston, Texas.  There are strong rumors that he may be either dead or brain dead, but his family will only confirm that he is in the hospital at this time.

PWTorch is reporting that friends and fellow wrestlers have been [...]