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Diamond Dallas Page and Jimmy Hart Returning to TNA?
Original at Lords of Pain
• Thu, Jan 28
Former WCW World Champion Diamond Dallas Page told Slam Wrestling in a new interview that he's talking with Eric Bischoff about possibly joining TNA for a short-term program and maybe even a match.
(TNA) Diamond Dallas Page: I've Talked With TNA Wrestling
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Wed, Jan 27
During an interview with SLAM! Wrestling , Diamond Dallas Page said he's talked to Eric Bischoff about possibly joining TNA down the line for a short-term program and perhaps even wrestling. The former WCW World Heavyweight says he has about ten more matches left in the tank.
Results from the Jan. 23rd Global Championship Wrestling show in Pell City,AL
Original at Lords of Pain
• Tue, Jan 26
Former ECW/WCW/WWE/TNA superstar Johnny Swinger took on former NWA/WCW superstar Brad Armstrong and 1/2 of The Original Midnight Express "Loverboy" Dennis Condrey (w/Su Yung) grappled in the main event against WWE Hall OF Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler (w/Veronica Fairchild) at the...
IWF Results Jan 16 from West Paterson, NJ; Events Jan 22-23 w/ Jim Powers
Original at Lords of Pain
• Mon, Jan 18
Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) Legend "Young Stallion" Jim Powers returns to professional wrestling as he joins the Independent Wrestling Federation live event roster, and IWF Wrestling School training staff. Powers makes his ri...
(WWE) J.R. Blogs: Jim Cornette, Dr. Death In WCW, Wrestlers Over 60, More
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Wed, Jan 13
On Dr. Death And The "Oklahoma" Angle: For the record and contrary to what some have speculatively written about the subject, I was never angry or any thing else of a negative vent at Dr. Death for his role with "Oklahoma" on WCW TV many years ago.
(TNA) 'Big Name' Surprise Coming To TNA?, Hogan's TNA Theme, Angle
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Sat, Jan 9
Hulk Hogan's TNA entrance theme is actually not a new song as it can be heard on the WCW Nitro and WCW/nWo Thunder video games released on Playstation in the late nineties. At the time, a sound-alike was created because THQ didn't own the rights to the actual New World Order song.
TNA draws double the ratings with Hulk Hogan
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Sat, Jan 9
Last week, for the first time since WCW was sold to Vince McMahon in 2001, there was competition for WWE on Monday night. The first ''TNA iMPACT'' with Hulk Hogan went head-to-head with WWE's ''Raw,'' and regardless of what the ratings said, the TNA show was much better. Some of the stuff with...
Who's Backstage At iMPACT? - Waltman, Val Venis, Nasty Boys
Original at Wrestling
• Mon, Jan 4
The following former WWE, WCW and TNA stars backstage in Orlando for the special three-hour live iMPACT!: And as we reported earlier, both Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey are already in the building as well.
(TNA) Hulk Hogan Discusses Vince Russo, WCW, His TNA Contract, More
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Mon, Jan 4
On WCW And What He Learned: "Oh, brother, did I ever learn. Oh my God, did I ever learn. And Eric Bischoff learned too, because you know, when I got in there, we hit on something. We had a real edgy theme going with the N.W.O., and it changed wrestling.
CvC: Bret Hart Is The Greatest Face Of The Promotion WWF(Unofficial)
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Dec 22
WCW or WWF? He needed to choose a promotion. He eventually appeared live saying he will stay with WWF and Hart fans were happy! After that Bret would move ... and more »
Lacey Booted, Bashir Removed, Former WCW Diva/iMPACT!
Original at Wrestling
• Tue, Dec 22
Working her first match in TNA in several years, former WCW valet April Hunter worked last night's iMPACT! taping in Orlando. Teaming with fellow independent women's wrestler Lorelei Lee, the former Playboy model squared off against Knockout Tag Team Champions Sarita and Taylor Wilde...
CvC: The Natural Choice for Greatest Face of a Promotion
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Dec 19
After Ted Turner bought out Jim Crockett Promotions, it was Flair who helped the new WCW keep pace with the WWF, by putting over newer stars like Lex Luger, ...
TNA ON WRESTLEMANIA WEEKEND, RIC FLAIR'S BELT, STING AND MORE
Original at Pro Wrestling Insider
• Sat, Dec 19
What was the situation where, then, ECW champion Mike Awesome, who had left with the belt to WCW, wrestled Tazz who was in WWF, on an ECW show? ... and more »
Shawn Michaels vs. Sheamus Coming Up, WCW Valet Resurfaces, WWE at WSU, Khali
Original at Lords of Pain
• Fri, Dec 18
Devin sent the following: The WWE Smackdown & ECW house show on March 6th, 2010 will be held in Pullman, Washington at the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum ... Sheamus vs. HBK Coming, Khali's Mother-In-Law ArrestedProWrestling.com all 3 news articles »
Hogan to Vince: 'Game on!'
Original at postandcourier.com
• Sat, Dec 12
Eric Bischoff, former WCW head who was instrumental in the Monday Night Wars, also appears ready to make some more noise in the wrestling world. ... Ringside Seats: A Look At Pro Wrestling GamingVGChartz Pro Wrestling Insider -Bleacher Report -SLAM! Sports
Top 50 Wrestlers Ranked by Pro Wrestling Illustrated: Nos. 25-16
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Dec 12
His popularity and marketability helped the WWF compete against the WCW/NWO success. His feud with Vince McMahon was hilarious and successful, ... How to Host a Professional Wrestling PartyAssociated Content Fantasy OwnerBleacher Report all 3 news articles »
What If #2: What If Vince Russo Never Left WWE For WCW
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Dec 8
As time went on, you could clearly see that Vince Russo was changing WCW drastically. He had a different approach to the process than Eric Bischoff, ...
All Japan Pro Wrestling, and The Greatest Era of Wrestling Ever Witnessed: Part I - The Wrestling Daily
Original at thewrestlingdaily.com
• Sun, Dec 6
The Wrestling Daily (blog) All Japan Pro Wrestling, and The Greatest Era of Wrestling Ever Witnessed: Part I The Wrestling Daily (blog) All Japan Pro Wrestling, and The Greatest Era of Wrestling Ever Witnessed: Part IIThe Wrestling Daily (blog)
Opinion: VIP Exclusive Features
Original at Pro Wrestling Torch
• Wed, Dec 2
Plus WCW Newswire, WWF Newswire, ECW Newswire, ETC. Newswire, Raw Review, Nitro Review, Smackdown Review, other TV Reviews, End Notes explaining changes to ... all 3 news articles »
TNA News: AJ Styles says "one day it will happen" on Monday Night Wars II
Original at Pro Wrestling Torch
• Mon, Nov 30
WCW while starting to entertain the idea of becoming a wrestler. Styles made his pro wrestling debut in 1998 at the peak of the Monday Night Wars and wants ... and more »
Hulk Hogan You're Not In "Kansas" Anymore - Hit The Ropes RAdio
Original at hittheropes.com
• Sat, Nov 28
Hulk Hogan You're Not In "Kansas" Anymore Turning Hogan heel and forming the NWO had an even bigger impact. But was he the sole reason that WCW beat the WWE in the Monday Night Wars 84 weeks in a ... Hogan Says He's Running TNA, Talks Vince McMahon, Austin & MoreImpact Wrestling News
(WWE) Hogan Engaged?, Piper Update, New WWE Hiring, Brisco's Return
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Fri, Nov 27
Batts is the cousin of former WWE and WCW star Billy Kidman. » Gerald Brisco is said to be ready to return to work soon after suffering a series of strokes. ... and more »
Does Anyone Else Miss the Monday Night Wrestling Wars?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Nov 23
A Pakistan News Monday Night Wars. Do they ring a bell? When WCW, who most people didn't take seriously, stepped up and kicked the ever living out of the then-WWF for what, ... WWE Survivor Series 2009 PreviewThe Wrestling Daily (blog) all 116 news articles »
MMA Headed Down a Familiar Road?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Thu, Nov 12
Now, if anyone remembers, WWE and WCW were engaged in the storied ratings wars every Monday night, which WCW eventually held position for some time. ...
It's Official: Hulk Hogan Will Destroy TNA
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Nov 7
Wrestling Inc. Hogan is considered by many to be one of the main reasons the WCW went down toward the end. His booking clauses in his contracts and his stroke backstage, ... The Bell To Bell News Report 11.08.09411mania.com all 87 news articles »
(TNA) Some Outrageous Comments From Hulk Hogan - Details
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Tue, Nov 3
Hulk Hogan did an interview with the Gimme Noise blog out of Minnesota. Highlights are below. On going to TNA: "That's a huge deal for me, man. I never thought that they would bring me in to like the Vince McMahon role with another wrestling company kind of like I did with WCW years back.
NCWA Pro Wrestling WCW/WWE Legends
Original at MyNC.com
• Thu, Sep 3
There will be a Pro Wrestling event in Clayton, NC on 10/03/09 at Clayton Fitness, 1370 Cameron Way, Clayton, NC 27520. There will be WCW/WWE Legends such as "The Powers of Pain"—Barbarian and Warlord and Ivan and Nikita Koloff. This is family oriented wrestling event. Ticket prices are $10....
TNA Live Event Results - August 7th, 2009
Original at Wrestling-Edge.com
• Sat, Aug 8
I have seen Mid South, South Eastern/Continental, WCW, WWE, and even the Heroes of Wrestling PPV. This was the most fun I have had at any of these cards. ... and more »
Review of Timeline WWE 2000 DVD
Original at Impact Wrestling
• Fri, Aug 7
Rikishi and Oliver discuss some of the following items: The arrival of the Radicalz from WCW, the creation of the WWF New York restaurant, the birth of the ...
Justin Young's "Past Vs. Present" No. 2
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Aug 5
Styles, fresh off winning the NWA World Championship, against Sting, a new WCW employee having won the company's top prize as well. ... Eight Potential Opponents For Sting in Today's WWEBleacher Report all 2 news articles »
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - 7/31 WWE Smackdown: Bruno was straight-edge ...
Original at Pro Wrestling Torch
• Mon, Aug 3
Show also correctly added that he is the only wrestler to have held the WWE, WCW, and ECW Heavyweight Titles. Add in his 16 and you actually end up with 42 ... and more »
WWE VINTAGE COLLECTION TV REPORT 7/26: Eddie vs. Rey in WCW ...
Original at Pro Wrestling Torch
• Sun, Jul 26
Announcers Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, and Vince McMahon reminisced about Antonio Inoki and Tiger Mask. Sasuke connects with a spinning kick to take control. ... WWE Vintage Collection Recap – 07/26/09Inside Pulse all 2 news articles »
Memories Of a Wrestling Legacy: Why I Loved WCW
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Jul 17
The start of the Monday Night Wars. During it's first few weeks, my family publicly announced their support for WWE, meaning that I would have to retreat to ... Ex-WWE Star Goes Back To School, Jarrett's Age, MoreProWrestling.com all 2 news articles »
Hogan, Undertaker, Flair and more - A look at older wrestlers who ...
Original at ifight365.com
• Mon, Jun 15
Bagging further runs in WWF and WCW in the late 1990s, Funk was still able to make a significant contribution, and last appeared on the national scene in the suitably dramatic hardcore bloodfest at WWE's second ECW One Night Stand in 2006. ...
The SmarK Retro Rant for WCW Spring Stampede 1999
Original at Inside Pulse
• Mon, Jun 15
NY Secrets of Pro Wrestling Revealed…by Tony Schiavone! Bigelow beats on him with a broom and they do the world's worst suplex reversal spot. Hak brings a ladder into the ring and does some damage with that, then tosses a table and a railing into the ring ...
Sarah Stock TNA's Unknown Knockout
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Jun 15
CA TNA has signed many former WWE, ECW and WCW stars, the TNA Originals have tbeen taking a back seat to them and while having big named stars do peak fan interest TNA was built on the Originals. TNA's future depends on there ability to create homegrown ...
Opinion: YouShoot with Sabu
Original at Pro Wrestling Torch
• Fri, Jun 12
One of the main topics of conversation throughout the DVD is why did he never get a major run in WCW or WWE. There are many reasons as to why Sabu has never been showcased properly outside of ECW, some of which are surprising, but Sabu answers all of ...
Updates on WWE's Rise & Fall of WCW DVD, Tiffany and More
Original at Wrestling-Edge.com
• Sat, Jun 6
TX For the first time ever, the complete story of World Championship Wrestling, from Ted Turner's purchase and entry into the world of professional wrestling, through the Monday night wars, and the company's eventual collapse. ...
(WWE) Huge WCW Name Confirmed For WWE DVD, RAW Ratings
Original at TWNP-Wrestling News
• Thu, Jun 4
• 2 related articles
To follow up on a report earlier this month regarding WWE's production of the "Rise and Fall of WCW" DVD: While Eric Bischoff, former WCW Executive Bill Shaw and Ted Turner all turned down interviews, those who did take part in interviews include Bill Goldberg, Jim & David Crockett, D...
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WWE Here and There: Update On Arrest of Former WWE Wrestler ...
Original at PWNewsNow.com
• Tue, May 19
DC In other WWE news, former WCW and WWE champion Bill Goldberg is going boating... sort of. Goldberg will take part in Saturday's Havasu 95 Speedway "Night of Destruction" where drivers pull... check that... drag their boats behind them on the race track ...
'Taker's WWE Return?, More Stars Turn Down WWE/WCW DVD
Original at Wrestling
• Thu, May 14
News of Ted Turner and Bill Shaw deciding against appearing in WWE’s Rise And Fall Of WCW DVD comes as no surprise to industry insiders, who generally feel that the DVD won’t be nearly as flattering as ECW’s. Ted was always defensive of WCW as he felt it helped him establish TBS and TNT and that...
National Wrestling Superstars on Saturday (5/16) in Manville, NJ ... - Indy Wrestling
Original at Indy Wrestling
• Wed, May 13
Indy Wrestling (press release), VT Chris Candido was a veteran superstar of the WWE (best remembered as Skip of the Body-Donna's), WCW, ECW, and TNA, as well as a fixture in NWS and other independent wrestling promotions across the country. Besides being one of the most talented ...
Baiamonte's Casa #12
Original at WrestleView.com
• Sun, Apr 26
I mean, only 18 months before I tuned out from wrestling had Vince Mcmahon bought WCW. Then, certain wrestlers were only competing on certain shows within a year of that. Not to mention that the NWO entered the WWE and Hulk Hogan ... 1) The ‘circle' ring will be introduced – TNA went hexagon on us an...
The SmarK 24/7 Rant for WCW Monday Nitro – December 22 1997 ...
Original at Inside Pulse
• Tue, Apr 21
By Scott Keith I think it would be interesting if review the current and the next episode of WCW Nitro before WWE 24/7 gets taken off your system. The current episode is the infamous episode where the NWO takes apart the set and it becomes NWO Nitro. The next episode deals with the fallout from .... Can you imagine...
Former WWE & WCW Star, Big Vito Joins Hit The Ropes Radio for ...
Original at blogtalkradio.com
• Mon, Apr 20
Join us as we discuss the WWE WCW and ECW and his favorite road stories. Plus what its like to work for Rikishis federation in Europe. Big Vito will also let us know if he will continue to fight in MMA events and more. ... About Hit the Ropes Radio Hit the Ropes Radio Show is the premier live Internet tal...
Pro Wrestling Digest » Blog Archive » Wilson — TNA DVD Review ...
Original at Pro Wrestling Digest
• Tue, Apr 7
By jerzy Moving away from the Memphis territory, Jarrett talks about Vince McMahon's revolution of the wrestling industry with the move from territory to national, which leads to chapters on his career in WCW and the WWF. ... Match lineup consists of three 2002 matchups which are the battle royal to c...
"Assassin" Joe Hamilton & His Son Nick Patrick (WCW/WWE Ref) News ...
Original at Wrestlezone
• Wed, Feb 18
By Wz_bill_behrens He then estabished the Power Plant Wrestling School for WCW, and was with the company until it was sold to Vince McMahon. He helped train Triple H, among other stars. Joe Hamilton ran Deep South Wrestling as a WWE development promotion with Bill ... He worked for the NWA's Jim Crockette Promotio...
WCW WWE Starrcade DVD Review - Review of Starrcade DVD
Original at About.com Professional Wrestling
• Tue, Feb 10
• 1 related articles
Starrcade was a WCW/NWA event that ran from 1983 - 2000. The grand-daddy of them all was the precursor to WrestleMania and the success of this event led to the creation of The Survivor Series. This three-disc DVD set features a ... Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas - This match was during the er...
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History Is Cool!: This Day in Gaming, May 6th
Original at Kotaku
• Sun, May 6
1999: To promote WCW Mayhem at E3, EA announces that Goldberg will be fighting live at their show floor booth. I miss E3 already.
Oh My God! They Killed ECW!
Original at Blogcritics
• Sat, Apr 14
By Glen Boyd So call me a pessimist. But with this past week's broadcast of ECW on the Sci-Fi Channel, I think it is safe to say that the burial of the once proud Extreme Championship Wrestling franchise is now complete. Like he did when he purchased the dying World Championship Wrestling (WCW) several ye...