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WWE sued by former AWA star Pretty Boy Doug Somers for DVD royalties
Dave Meltzer broke the news via his news update today that former AWA star Pretty Boy Doug Somers is suing WWE for withheld royalties from appearing on their DVDs: --Douglas Somerson (Pretty Boy Doug Somers) filed a lawsuit against WWE saying he's owed royalty rights for WWE using his name and...
On this date in WWF history: Saturday Night's Main Pumpkin Pass
On November 2, 1985, World Wrestling Federation (WWF) had a special Halloween-themed show planned for Saturday Night's Main Event, including the infamous "pumpkin pass" between a roster of dressed-up superstars. This is classic 80's wrestling in all its goofy glory. The video is worth watching...
On this date in WCW history: Sting vs Jake Roberts in a Coal Miner's Glove match (Unsanctioned!)
On October 25, 1992, Sting and Jake Roberts faced off in the main event of WCW's Halloween Havoc at the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. And it came complete with ringside commentary from the team of Jim Ross and Jesse "The Body" Ventura, which in and of itself is worth the...
On this date in WWF history: Rest in peace, Gorilla Monsoon
On October 6, 1999, the one and only Robert "Gino" Morella, known affectionately to pro wrestling fans as "Gorilla Monsoon," passed away from heart failure at the age of 62. The later generations would come to know Monsoon through his unparalleled work as the World Wrestling Federation's (WWF)...
Random YouTube Find of the Moment: Jesse Ventura on Pro Wrestling This Week
For the uninitiated, Pro Wrestling This Week was a syndicated show circa 1987 hosted by Gordon Solie and producer Joe Pedicino that featured footage from the remaining territories in North America, the major independent promotions, Japan, Mexico, and sometimes the WWF. It was really awesome and...
Hulk Hogan's Been Answering a Lot of Questions on Twitter
Over at Wrestling Inc. they've compiled a list of Hulk Hogan tweets answering various questions. It's a fascinating look at what Hogan thinks: On heel Hogan coming back: "never say never." On American Gladiators coming back: "no the show was to expensive to produce when u can do the same number...
Jesse Ventura is Totally Awesome, Totally Crazy
Please do yourself a big favor and click the above video. You won't be sorry. In case you haven't heard, Jesse "The Governor" Ventura has a new show on TruTV called Conspiracy Theory, and it basically is a show about how Ventura is totally crazy and should probably be president of...
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