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Wham! WWE stressing family friendly wrestling
Original at Press of Atlantic City
• Wed, Oct 14
World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Umaga, left, dubbed the Samoan Bulldozer, pummels WWE opponent Eugene during a match at "WWE Monday Night Raw" in Indianapolis, March 19, 2007. At Wrestlemania 23 on April 1 in Detroit, Umaga will represent WWE owner Vince McMahon and WWE wrestle...
Lou Albano Health Update, Flair's NWA Title, McCool Note, More
Original at Wrestling
• Thu, Oct 8
At this point Eddie "Umaga" Fatu is still scheduled to work the "Hulkamania" tour of Australia this November. As noted earlier, he was scheduled to do a shoot interview this week and canceled because he said he might be heading back to WWE.
(WWE) Lou Albano Health Update, Flair's NWA Title, McCool Note, More
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Thu, Oct 8
At this point Eddie "Umaga" Fatu is still scheduled to work the "Hulkamania" tour of Australia this November. As noted earlier, he was scheduled to do a shoot interview this week and canceled because he said he might be heading back to WWE.
(WWE) Report: Booker T & Umaga Returning To WWE?
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Thu, Oct 8
As reported yesterday, there was drama backstage at the TNA iMPACT! tapings Monday night as Booker T refused to do a job for Matt Morgan.
Report: Booker T & Umaga Returning To WWE?
Original at Wrestling
• Thu, Oct 8
As reported yesterday, there was drama backstage at the TNA iMPACT! tapings Monday night as Booker T refused to do a job for Matt Morgan.
Umaga Possibly Returning To WWE, Last Night's ECW Rating, Yoshi Tatsu's Name
Original at Lords of Pain
• Wed, Oct 7
Could the "Samoan Bulldozer" be returning to World Wrestling Entertainment
(WWE) Updates On Ken Anderson, Umaga, & Venis, R-Truth, SD! vs. RAW
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Tue, Sep 15
According to Ken ‘Kennedy' Anderson's Twitter, Val Venis, Umaga and himself will all be a part of the ‘Hulkamania - Let the Battle Begin' Tour of Australia.
(WWE) WWE Moves The Royal Rumble PPV, Umaga's Return?, RAW
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Thu, Sep 10
Umaga's 90 day non-compete clause with WWE has expired and he is said to be interested in wrestling in Japan. He did work as a headliner for All Japan as Jamal before he was brought back to WWE under the Umaga gimmick.
(WWE) Rey Mysterio's New Tattoo, Umaga No-Shows, Kennedy, More
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Sat, Jul 11
Rey Mysterio has a new tattoo which translates to "do not let me fall on the canvas." He got the ink following the death of Mitsuharu Misawa, who died in the ring last month in Tokyo.
(WWE) Taz Rejects New WWE Offer, Mr. Kennedy Update
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Mon, Jul 6
Mr. Kennedy also revealed on his Twitter page that he got permission from "the powers that be" within WWE to work Carlos Colon's WWC Anniversary show against Umaga on Saturday.
(WWE) WWE Star Rumored To Have Gotten Away With A Drug Test Failure
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Mon, Jul 6
There is some strong unhappiness among wrestlers regarding the drug testing in WWE, particularly in light of Eddie Fatu's (a/k/a Umaga) departure from the company.
(WWE) Hardy Injury Update, Umaga & Kennedy Returning, Dreamer/WWE
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Mon, Jul 6
» To follow up on reports last week regarding Matt Hardy suffering a torn abdominal muscle, the injury will require surgery and put him out of action for a decent length of time.
(WWE) Two More WWE PPV Names Changed, Umaga Still On WWE TV, Lashley, More
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Sat, Jun 27
During Superstars this week a video package aired focusing on recently released WWE wrestler Umaga as a featured star on the show. This comes just weeks after his release from the company so it was an odd slip up.
(WWE) Details Behind Umaga's Release
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Fri, Jun 19
World Wrestling Entertainment announced that Umaga was released because he refused to enter a drug rehabilitation facility after violating the company's Wellness Program a second time.
(TNA) TNA interested in Umaga and Mr. Kennedy
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Tue, Jun 16
TNA Wrestling sources claim the company is definitely interested in Umaga (Eddie Fatu) and Mr. Kennedy (Ken Anderson), both of whom were released from WWE recently.
Smackdown Review- 6/12/09
Original at The National Sports Review
• Sun, Jun 14
Last week, CM Punk defeated Umaga clean as a whistle. Khali defeated Ziggler. Morrison ended his feud with Benjamin with a victory. Edge defeated Rey Mysterio in one of the best free TV main events this year. This past Sunday at “Extreme Rules,” Chris Jericho stole Rey Mysterio’s mask and won t...
(WWE) Original Plans For Umaga Prior To His Release, Undertaker
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Fri, Jun 12
Prior to his release this past Monday, Umaga, as late as a week ago, was still being groomed for a program with Undertaker for his eventual return to the ring.
TNA Interested In Umaga?, Slim Jim/Randy Savage, Ashley
Original at ProWrestling.com
• Tue, Jun 9
NY As of right now, sources within TNA claim that the company is interested in both Mr. Kennedy and Umaga. One member of upper management sees dollar signs in a program with Umaga and Samoa Joe. Kennedy and Umaga's 90-day no-compete clauses with WWE ...
Winter's Storm
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Tue, Jun 9
Umaga has been let go by the WWE, Batista is out for an undetermined amount of time with a torn tendon (which isn’t as bad as previously thought), Vickie Guerroro is finished being the general manager on Raw, and we will still have a Cena/Big Show feud to have to deal with.
(WWE) Breaking: WWE Releases Big SmackDown Star
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Mon, Jun 8
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Umaga as of today, June 8, 2009. WWE wishes Umaga the best in all future endeavors.
Breaking News: WWE Releases Top SmackDown Superstar, TNA-Stacker News
Original at Impact Wrestling
• Mon, Jun 8
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Umaga as of today, June 8, 2009. WWE wishes Umaga the best in all future endeavors. TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING GETS ENERGIZED WITH THE EXTREME ENERGY SHOT! ...
Linda's Thoughts - Thank Goodness For Smackdown
Original at ProWrestling.com
• Sun, May 31
NY Umaga might be bigger and more dangerous, but he's not CM Punk. This was another top segment of the night, and I'm so enjoying Punk on Smackdown. Woo I loved the tag team match with Cryme Tyme vs. Shelton and Charlie Haas. Now this was not only fast ...
WWE Smackdown Spoilers For May 29: Guess Who Showed Up
Original at PWNewsNow.com
• Tue, May 26
DC Jeff Hardy came out to the ring, got on the mic, and vowed to win the WWE World Heavyweight Title at Extreme Rules. John Morrison def. Umaga via disqualification after Umaga whipped him with the Samoan Strap. The Samoan Bulldozer tied Morrison up in ...
Buy or Sell: WWE Judgment Day, great in ring action, Ric Flair ...
Original at ProWrestling.net
• Mon, May 18
Umaga, Orton vs. Batista, Cena vs. Show, The Miz impresses again, my predictions Edge vs. Jeff Hardy: I will buy the main event of the show because it was a very good match, which is about what we expected. When Jim Ross mentioned earlier in the show ...
WWE Judgment Day feedback: "WWE prides themselves on being new and ...
Original at ProWrestling.net
• Mon, May 18
Overall, I thought I wasted my time watching this show, I mean, watching Smackdown is better than this. Christian was great, so was Rey Mysterio. The CM Punk vs. Umaga match, not very appealing to me, I knew Punk wasn't going to hit his finisher and ...
Rescue Me: McNEILL Previews WWE Judgment Day!
Original at Pro Wrestling Torch
• Fri, May 15
On with the show! CM Punk vs. Umaga: Umaga has been targeting the Straight Edge superstar for the past few weeks on Smackdown. Projection? The Samoan Bulldozer hasn't regained the form he had on Raw, plus Punk really needs the win. ...
MITCHELL SHORT: Notes on Umaga's Release and Batista
Original at Pro Wrestling Torch
• Sun, May 10
He returns on a Smackdown before Wrestlemania, his shoulders noticeably thinner and his gut, conversely, noticably larger. Umaga returns after Wrestlemania, looking much more like the Samoan monster fans and management have come to expect. ...
WWE Smackdown/ECW house show
Original at ProWrestling.net
• Sun, May 10
WWE SmackDown/ECW Live Results, 5/9 - Grand Rapids, Michigan Impact Wrestling News STORYLINE ANALYSIS - Edge vs. Jeff Hardy (Part 1) Pro Wrestling Torch Update on Mysterio vs. Jericho, a New WWE Ring Announcer? Wrestling-Edge.com
Looking At WWE's 1st Quarter PPV Buyrate Decline
Original at PWNewsNow.com
• Thu, May 7
Pro Wrestling Torch DC Umaga and Batista vs. Mr. Kennedy on the card. Royal Rumble 2008: 533000 buys - with Randy Orton vs. Jeff Hardy and Edge vs. Rey Mysterio on the card. Royal Rumble 2009: 450000 buys - with Edge vs. Jeff Hardy and John Cena vs. JBL on the card. ...
WWE SMACKDOWN ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS 5/1: Hoops, Parks, Valentino rate ...
Original at Pro Wrestling Torch
• Tue, May 5
I do not care about Umaga returning unless they revamp his character. Overall, this was a good show, and hopefully Smackdown continues to focus on wrestling because we do not get enough of that on Raw.
WRESTLINGBLOG
Original at bloggen.be
• Mon, Apr 27
By firmin Will McMahon, Batista & WWE Champion Triple H take ultimate retribution and save The King of King's crown at Backlash? Or will Randy Orton back up his promise of destiny by finally capturing the gold? (Match preview). Matt Hardy & Kane def. .... As a result of the protesting, Mysterio is...
Wrestling Radio Shows, Pro Wrestling News, Podcast, Forums, Video ...
Original at Radio.Com News Headlines
• Sun, Apr 26
Umaga Headed To RAW?, WWE's Latest 'Banned' Words, Rey Posted by: Wrestling-Radio.com. WWE recently issued a directive prohibiting the commentators from mentioning the names of the referees during television broadcasts. ... As a result of the protesting, Mysterio is back on the tour, as is...
WRESTLINGBLOG
Original at bloggen.be
• Sat, Apr 25
By firmin As a result of the protesting, Mysterio is back on the tour, as is Umaga. It remains unclear whether Umaga is heading back to Raw, as he is advertised to wrestle Mysterio on two shows even though he is a member of SmackDown. .... The move is said to be similar to what they did with fellow Hall of Famer Af...
For Your Consideration…Backlash-ley
Original at Inside Pulse
• Thu, Apr 23
NY Even better, the powers that be made him the heir apparent to the top guy spot by entangling him with Vince McMahon. Vince and Shane and Umaga busted their asses to make Bobby Lashley look like a legitimate main event monster. ...
WWE: Inside WWE > News > Taking it to the Streets
Original at WWE Featured Stories
• Wed, Apr 22
SummerSlam 1991: Hawk & Animal were known for their street tough style of brawling, while the World Tag Team Champions, The Nasty Boys, were known for smelling like a street. ... Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels ... Raw, June 2008: Umaga and Cena already had history, with Cena winning a brutal Last M...
Umaga Returns, ‘Taker's Mania Streak, Rosa Mendes, More - TPWW.net
Original at TPWW
• Wed, Apr 22
By Ryan Clark Umaga Returns, ‘Taker's Mania Streak, Rosa Mendes, More. By Ryan Clark on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 at 3:34 PM EST. Umaga returned at last night' ECW/Smackdown tapings, defeating R-Truth in a dark match. The latest issue of The Wrestler takes a look ... Before last week's debut of WWE Superst...
Charlie Reneke Reviews: Wrestlemania XXIII | Pulse Wrestling
Original at Inside Pulse
• Wed, Apr 22
By Charlie Reneke Meanwhile, Cryme Tyme tries to cheer up Eugene, who had his head shaved on Raw by Vince McMahon, with strippers… excuse me, WWE Divas. Eugene ignores them and heads towards Mae Young and Moolah, making her final Wrestlemania apperence. ..... Umaga drops his weight on Lashley a few times. Bobby tri...
(WWE) News On Mysterio, Hardy, Jericho, Umaga, Punk, 'Superstars'
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Sun, Apr 19
• 3 related articles
For people in the UK, Rey Mysterio will be at HMV this Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. located at 53-57, Queen St. Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF10 2AS. He will be signing copies of the WWE Encyclopedia.
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Patch: News on SmackDown vs. RAW 2010, Umaga, Mysterio, More | craM!this ...
Original at craM!this
• Sun, Apr 19
By Marc Middleton Before though, be sure to download the new update roster pack for WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2009 from the Live Market and PSN. You are now able to compete as legendary superstars and tag team: Doink The Clown, The Bushwackers, Earthquake, ...
WWE 2009 Draft Predictions | Would You Like Fries With That?
Original at wylfwt.com
• Sun, Apr 12
By RJ45 The person to get the LEAST out of the 2008 main draft was arguably: Umaga. Supplemental Draft: RAW got 6 Wrestlers, SmackDown got 7 Wrestlers, and ECW got 4 Wrestlers. Of the 16 performers drafted 6 of them either have quit, been terminated, ... RAW. Triple H (WWE Champion) - Triple H has been more...
J-CENA.COM // Taking it to the Streets: John Cena vs. Umaga
Original at CENA.COM
• Sat, Apr 11
By Steven With the premiere of the Universal Studios movie FIGHTING, starring Channing Tatum and Terrence Howard, storming into theaters April 24th, WWE.com looks at memorable Street Fights in WWE history, where Superstars' dreams were worth the ... Raw, June 2008: Umaga and Cena already had histo...
Raw Rating Drops, Batista Does Boxing, JBL At Mania, Umaga Injured ...
Original at Wrestling News & Wrestling Rumors
• Wed, Mar 4
By Keelan Balderson Raw's rating goes down, Batista involved in boxing overseas, JBL will still be at Wrestlemania. Plus Umaga may be injured again. ... Currently injured WWE wrestler Batista is in the Philippines promoting WWE, but has actually gotten involved with the media blitz surrounding upcoming boxin...
WWE Wrestling News: Umaga Hurt at Tonight's SmackDown Tapings
Original at Let's Wrestle
• Tue, Mar 3
By Matt Loede According to live reports from tonight's SmackDown taping at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Mohegan Sun, Connecticut, Umaga appeared to be shaken up in his main event match against WWE Champion Triple H that will air on this week's edition of ...
Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online -- WWE, TNA, UFC and ...
Original at Figure Four Weekly Online
• Tue, Mar 3
In-depth WWE, TNA, UFC and international Pro Wrestling news and radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer, author of Death of WCW and co-host of Wrestling Observer Live Radio. ... Triple H vs Umaga. Triple H threw Umaga out of the ring and Umaga 'hurt' his knee about 3 minutes into the match. Legac...
Notes On HHH, Hardy, 'Taker, Umaga, RAW Dark Match, Lots More ...
Original at WrestlingInc.com
• Tue, Nov 4
This year's "WWE Tribute to the Troops" special will be a one-hour show that will air on NBC, and be taped in Baghdad, Iraq. In a dark match prior to RAW tonight, Mike Knox defeated D'Lo Brown. With the above talent leaving CMLL, ...
Trump Keeps Bad Haircut
Original at Gothamist
• Mon, Apr 2
By Jen Carlson Trump and McMahon didn't go face to face in the ring of course, they had WWE wrestlers representing them: Bobby Lashley for Trump and Umaga for McMahon (wonder if he'll get fired). But The Donald did receive a "hit" from Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Some Hirsute Housekeeping
Original at The Tom Peters Weblog
• Mon, Apr 2
Not sure why you would care about this but the Dealbreaker audience never fails to surprise us in what gets you off (Sam Zell, Pirate Capital news, pictures of Carney without his kilt on). Donald Trump apparently dodged a bullet yesterday when he—actually, his proxy, Bobby Lashley—beat W...
Rumble Guide to Wrestlemania 23
Original at Gridskipper
• Thu, Mar 29
Wrestlemania 23 at Ford Field: This is the indoor stadium for the Detroit Lions, located right downtown with a top capacity of 80,000 fans. WWE is selling about 75,000 tickets for their show. The major matches include Donald Trump (with Bobby Lashley) v. Vince McMahon (with Umaga), Batista...
Donald Trump 2.0 Loves Rosie, Loses The Hair
Original at Defamer
• Wed, Mar 28
If Umaga beats Bobby Lashley, McMahon will give Trump what some might call a long-overdue buzz. If Lashley, Trump's rep, wins, McMahon will sport a new look. [...] Rosie, Will You Marry Me? [Torontoist]Trump's hair on the line in WWE wager [Yahoo/AP]
Imagine Donald Trump without the hair: It could happen, thanks to Vince McMahon
Original at Asbury Park Press
• Wed, Mar 28
Imagine The Donald — without the hair. It could become reality, thanks to World Wrestling Entertainment owner Vince McMahon. On Sunday, he and Donald Trump will have a wrestler compete on each's behalf in the "Battle of the Billionaires" at WrestleMania 23 in Detroit — the WWE's biggest an...