Loredana Nesci's boyfriend has been found guilty of murdering the lawyer-turned-reality star ... this after she was found stabbed to death in her home 2 years ago. A jury found 53-year-old Robert Brian Reagan guilty Friday of second-degree murder after he was arrested in connection to her death in 2015, when she was found dead at their home in Redondo Beach. They spent about a week deliberating after a 2 week trial. The couple had gotten into a domestic dispute,...
- 8/25/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This time of year the WWE makes every effort they can to step up their performance. With Wrestlemania around the corner, they want to make sure as many eyes as possible are watching the Granddaddy of Them All. It’s also a time to reflect and honor the past as this is usually the time of year they start announcing the next WWE Hall of Fame class. Thanks to Bryan Alvarez from the Wrestling Observer, we may have some clue as to who will be a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Let’s discuss the picks now but remember, until they’re confirmed by the WWE, these choices are strictly rumor at this point.
Diamond Dallas Page
A deserving choice if there ever was one. Starting off as a manager, he worked his way up in his late 30’s to become a wrestler and eventual WCW World Champion.
Diamond Dallas Page
A deserving choice if there ever was one. Starting off as a manager, he worked his way up in his late 30’s to become a wrestler and eventual WCW World Champion.
- 1/12/2017
- by Tim Jousma
- LRMonline.com
When 2k first revealed WWE 2K17 back in May, there were no details confirmed about the game other than the fact that Goldberg would be available as a pre-order bonus. June came and they announced that a man who had only wrestled seven times in 2016 up to that point – Brock Lesnar – would be the cover star but still, there was no information about the actual game.
In July, we got a look at some roster reveals and downloadable content announcements, but yet again, gameplay information was nowhere to be seen. Alarm bells were ringing for sure by this point but finally, midway through August, the publisher decided to actually detail some of the things that fans could expect to see as they stepped into the digital squared circle in 2K’s fifth attempt at creating a must-have wrestling title.
Whether or not the reluctance to provide any information on the...
In July, we got a look at some roster reveals and downloadable content announcements, but yet again, gameplay information was nowhere to be seen. Alarm bells were ringing for sure by this point but finally, midway through August, the publisher decided to actually detail some of the things that fans could expect to see as they stepped into the digital squared circle in 2K’s fifth attempt at creating a must-have wrestling title.
Whether or not the reluctance to provide any information on the...
- 10/17/2016
- by Ken Barnes
- We Got This Covered
[[tmz:video id="0_ta277ruk"]] Pro wrestler Scott Hall was disqualified from a T.G.I. Friday's for being drunk, rowdy and disrespectful to the bartender. A witness tells us Hall was at the Friday's in the Atlanta airport on Saturday ... drinking Coors Lights and tequila shots. He allegedly hit on the bartender and called her a bitch, and that's when trouble started brewing with the bartender's father ... who was at the bar. We're told Hall didn't believe the guy was really her dad,...
- 9/6/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In an industry that is populated by larger than life characters, and events that are often seen as outrageous or unbelievable, it’s quite the achievement for a wrestler to stand out from the crowd as being head and shoulders above the rest but Scott Hall, better known to WWE fans as Razor Ramon, is such a man. Though his on screen persona has always courted controversy, WWE’s latest release Living on a Razor’s Edge – The Scott Hall Story reveals that his real life has been even more incredible than that of the bad guy that he’s always portrayed in the ring.
As with its recent crop of excellent documentaries, the rise and fall and raise of Scott Hall is told with a shocking degree of candour, from the early years of his life where he shot a man dead in self-defence through his troubled tenure at...
As with its recent crop of excellent documentaries, the rise and fall and raise of Scott Hall is told with a shocking degree of candour, from the early years of his life where he shot a man dead in self-defence through his troubled tenure at...
- 7/4/2016
- Shadowlocked
WWE.com
Ok WrestleMania Xxxii, top that.
Nxt unleashed it’s latest TakeOver special Friday night, running through five matches during a two-and-a-half-hour show that was an absolute can’t-miss affair for any wrestling fan. Four of the five matches were jump-out-of-your-seat good, while the fifth still was a perfectly decent bout.
We saw two new champions crowned out of the three title matches and likely watched Nxt bid farewell to one of its biggest stars, with a couple others possibly headed on their way to the main roster in the coming weeks and months. TakeOver: Dallas was the culmination of months of storylines building to this point, with aggressors like Samoa Joe and Baron Corbin getting their comeuppance and rising tag team stars American Alpha shining.
TakeOver also featured the in-ring debuts of two new stars, Austin Aries and Shinsuke Nakamura. One of them completely stole the show. The...
Ok WrestleMania Xxxii, top that.
Nxt unleashed it’s latest TakeOver special Friday night, running through five matches during a two-and-a-half-hour show that was an absolute can’t-miss affair for any wrestling fan. Four of the five matches were jump-out-of-your-seat good, while the fifth still was a perfectly decent bout.
We saw two new champions crowned out of the three title matches and likely watched Nxt bid farewell to one of its biggest stars, with a couple others possibly headed on their way to the main roster in the coming weeks and months. TakeOver: Dallas was the culmination of months of storylines building to this point, with aggressors like Samoa Joe and Baron Corbin getting their comeuppance and rising tag team stars American Alpha shining.
TakeOver also featured the in-ring debuts of two new stars, Austin Aries and Shinsuke Nakamura. One of them completely stole the show. The...
- 4/2/2016
- by Scott Carlson
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The WWE Hall Of Fame began as a tribute to Andre The Giant just weeks after his passing in 1993 and has grown to become a fairly-respected institution recognizing all of professional wrestling’s greatest contributors. A few of those inductees are no doubt, surefire, “first ballot” (if the WWE had a voting process and ballots to go along with it) Hall Of Famers.
Even fewer of those contributors are marquee names that are capable of headlining the ceremony, drawing thousands of ticket sales. After all, the Hall Of Fame is more of a show now than it ever has been before and, like every other event that WWE puts on throughout the year, the final act must be worth the wait.
Superstars like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and The Ultimate Warrior are examples of those prestigious contributors that have become headlining Hall Of Famers, but as the years go by,...
The WWE Hall Of Fame began as a tribute to Andre The Giant just weeks after his passing in 1993 and has grown to become a fairly-respected institution recognizing all of professional wrestling’s greatest contributors. A few of those inductees are no doubt, surefire, “first ballot” (if the WWE had a voting process and ballots to go along with it) Hall Of Famers.
Even fewer of those contributors are marquee names that are capable of headlining the ceremony, drawing thousands of ticket sales. After all, the Hall Of Fame is more of a show now than it ever has been before and, like every other event that WWE puts on throughout the year, the final act must be worth the wait.
Superstars like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and The Ultimate Warrior are examples of those prestigious contributors that have become headlining Hall Of Famers, but as the years go by,...
- 3/6/2016
- by Matt Davis
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
WrestlingDVDNetwork,com has today confirmed the rumor that’s been floating for months: WWE is releasing a DVD set chronicling the eventful career of Hall of Famer and former Intercontinental Champion Scott “Razor Ramon” Hall.
Entitled “Living on a Razor’s Edge – The Scott Hall Story,” the set will encompass three DVDs or two Blu-Rays, and is expected to be comprised of a documentary and classic matches. The release date is scheduled for July 4 in the U.K. and July 5 in the U.S.
WWE has released the following description of the set:
A biography on the life and times of WWE Hall of Famer, Scott Hall.
Hear from the man himself, Scott Hall, as he candidly discusses his rise to wrestling fame, his decline with personal demons, and his attempt to get his life back while training his son to carry on his wrestling legacy.
The feature...
WrestlingDVDNetwork,com has today confirmed the rumor that’s been floating for months: WWE is releasing a DVD set chronicling the eventful career of Hall of Famer and former Intercontinental Champion Scott “Razor Ramon” Hall.
Entitled “Living on a Razor’s Edge – The Scott Hall Story,” the set will encompass three DVDs or two Blu-Rays, and is expected to be comprised of a documentary and classic matches. The release date is scheduled for July 4 in the U.K. and July 5 in the U.S.
WWE has released the following description of the set:
A biography on the life and times of WWE Hall of Famer, Scott Hall.
Hear from the man himself, Scott Hall, as he candidly discusses his rise to wrestling fame, his decline with personal demons, and his attempt to get his life back while training his son to carry on his wrestling legacy.
The feature...
- 2/11/2016
- by Scott Fried
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Nowadays, Ken Anderson feels at home in Tna. The fallout from his WWE tenure is still clearly something that bugs the man, because it routinely comes up in interviews and other media appearances. As ‘Mr. Kennedy’, the guy was scheduled to experience a huge push towards the WWE Title. A combination of injuries and WWE Wellness Policy violations would eventually cost him that chance.
In 2009, he was released from his contract. Reported heat with Randy Orton and others in the company was cited as the main reason, and Anderson was reborn as Mr. Anderson in Impact Wrestling. This week’s article features a stunning revelation from Anderson on something none other than Vince McMahon hated about his performances. Right up until he left WWE, McMahon repeatedly admonished the wrestler for this particular decision.
That’s exactly what is focused on here, 10 pro wrestling-related facts which weren’t exactly common knowledge before this week.
Nowadays, Ken Anderson feels at home in Tna. The fallout from his WWE tenure is still clearly something that bugs the man, because it routinely comes up in interviews and other media appearances. As ‘Mr. Kennedy’, the guy was scheduled to experience a huge push towards the WWE Title. A combination of injuries and WWE Wellness Policy violations would eventually cost him that chance.
In 2009, he was released from his contract. Reported heat with Randy Orton and others in the company was cited as the main reason, and Anderson was reborn as Mr. Anderson in Impact Wrestling. This week’s article features a stunning revelation from Anderson on something none other than Vince McMahon hated about his performances. Right up until he left WWE, McMahon repeatedly admonished the wrestler for this particular decision.
That’s exactly what is focused on here, 10 pro wrestling-related facts which weren’t exactly common knowledge before this week.
- 1/30/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WhatCulture.com has learned that a source high-up inside WWE recently let slip the names of five candidates who have been discussed for this year’s Hall of Fame.
While these can only be treated as rumour until confirmed by WWE – and with anything in wrestling able to change at any time – our understanding is that all of the names below are virtually a lock for a spot to join the already announced Sting in this year’s class.
A couple are a surprise, while others were expected and long overdue. Some are relevant to the state of Texas – the host state of WrestleMania – be it for their history competing in the area or having been raised there.
But it is our understanding the following names will be inducted this year…
WWE.com
The Fabulous Freebirds are considered one of the most important tag teams of their generation for good reason,...
While these can only be treated as rumour until confirmed by WWE – and with anything in wrestling able to change at any time – our understanding is that all of the names below are virtually a lock for a spot to join the already announced Sting in this year’s class.
A couple are a surprise, while others were expected and long overdue. Some are relevant to the state of Texas – the host state of WrestleMania – be it for their history competing in the area or having been raised there.
But it is our understanding the following names will be inducted this year…
WWE.com
The Fabulous Freebirds are considered one of the most important tag teams of their generation for good reason,...
- 1/21/2016
- by James Dixon
- Obsessed with Film
WWE Network
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall wants to be a full-time trainer in Nxt.
Hall got a taster of what it’s like to live the life of a Performance Center trainer during the WWE Network series Breaking Ground. William Regal brought his former WCW colleague in to help the Nxt Superstars in with their promo class. Hall was shown given one-on-one advice to Apollo Crews, questioning whether the former number one contender for the Nxt Championship “really talked like that, though.”
It seems that the four-time WWE Intercontinental Championship wants more.
“Career-wise, I’d love to be working with the young guys at Nxt,” he told Extra Mustard.
“But I’m not going to sweat that–if it’s meant to happen, it’s meant to happen. I’ve been invited to go down there twice, but I wouldn’t mind a full time gig there.”
Hall would join Regal,...
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall wants to be a full-time trainer in Nxt.
Hall got a taster of what it’s like to live the life of a Performance Center trainer during the WWE Network series Breaking Ground. William Regal brought his former WCW colleague in to help the Nxt Superstars in with their promo class. Hall was shown given one-on-one advice to Apollo Crews, questioning whether the former number one contender for the Nxt Championship “really talked like that, though.”
It seems that the four-time WWE Intercontinental Championship wants more.
“Career-wise, I’d love to be working with the young guys at Nxt,” he told Extra Mustard.
“But I’m not going to sweat that–if it’s meant to happen, it’s meant to happen. I’ve been invited to go down there twice, but I wouldn’t mind a full time gig there.”
Hall would join Regal,...
- 1/18/2016
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
Scott Hall is the latest pro wrestler to comment on rumours of a Stephanie McMahon / Randy Savage affair. During his recent Kayfabe Commentaries interview, he was outright asked by a fan “Did Randy f*** Steph?”
Hall replied “I’ve only heard that recently. Having been around Randy, I would think no. Because he was so awkward around broads. I don’t see that, I have no idea though.”
What’s interesting about seeing Hall make the comments, is that he’s close to both Stephanie and Triple H. He’s one of Hunter’s best friends.
The rumour is one of the biggest gossip stories in modern wrestling history. It all started out as a result of Vince McMahon’s refusal to acknowledge Macho Man’s history with WWE. However, the company changed their policy this last year, with Savage going into the Hall Of Fame and a documentary exploring his life.
Hall replied “I’ve only heard that recently. Having been around Randy, I would think no. Because he was so awkward around broads. I don’t see that, I have no idea though.”
What’s interesting about seeing Hall make the comments, is that he’s close to both Stephanie and Triple H. He’s one of Hunter’s best friends.
The rumour is one of the biggest gossip stories in modern wrestling history. It all started out as a result of Vince McMahon’s refusal to acknowledge Macho Man’s history with WWE. However, the company changed their policy this last year, with Savage going into the Hall Of Fame and a documentary exploring his life.
- 1/18/2016
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin thinks Goldberg should be brought back for WrestleMania 32.
The Texas Rattlesnake appeared on Jim Ross’ Ross Report this week and suggested the one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion should receive the send-off his career deserves on the Grandest Stage of Them All.
“Oh, absolutely bring Bill Goldberg back. I’ve heard some chatter off [of] his Twitter account that he’s looking for a match and maybe that’s just rumour, but man, if there is a guy that deserves a send-off, that is Bill Goldberg.”
Goldberg had arguably the most impactful run in the business during the Monday Night Wars. He went a staggering two years unbeaten at the start of his pro wrestling career, racking up 173 wins in a row before a controversial finish – involving Scott Hall and a cattle prod – saw him lose to Kevin Nash. It’s a...
WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin thinks Goldberg should be brought back for WrestleMania 32.
The Texas Rattlesnake appeared on Jim Ross’ Ross Report this week and suggested the one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion should receive the send-off his career deserves on the Grandest Stage of Them All.
“Oh, absolutely bring Bill Goldberg back. I’ve heard some chatter off [of] his Twitter account that he’s looking for a match and maybe that’s just rumour, but man, if there is a guy that deserves a send-off, that is Bill Goldberg.”
Goldberg had arguably the most impactful run in the business during the Monday Night Wars. He went a staggering two years unbeaten at the start of his pro wrestling career, racking up 173 wins in a row before a controversial finish – involving Scott Hall and a cattle prod – saw him lose to Kevin Nash. It’s a...
- 1/15/2016
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall believes his former WCW colleague Sting never looked comfortable as part of WWE.
Speaking to Extra Mustard, the former Nwo member believes the first entrant into the Hof’s class of 2016 was never a good fit as part of the company’s roster because he didn’t know ‘the boys;’ while he also believes the spinal injury The Stinger suffered in the match with Seth Rollins at Night of Champions “answered a prayer for him.”
“I was there and obviously involved in his match at WrestleMania last year. We’re rehearsing the match in Cali last year at Levi Stadium, and it’s the Kliq and the New Age Outlaws out there, and we all know each other. And then there’s Sting, who doesn’t know anybody. He’s an outsider. I just think he never felt comfortable there. Being hurt...
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall believes his former WCW colleague Sting never looked comfortable as part of WWE.
Speaking to Extra Mustard, the former Nwo member believes the first entrant into the Hof’s class of 2016 was never a good fit as part of the company’s roster because he didn’t know ‘the boys;’ while he also believes the spinal injury The Stinger suffered in the match with Seth Rollins at Night of Champions “answered a prayer for him.”
“I was there and obviously involved in his match at WrestleMania last year. We’re rehearsing the match in Cali last year at Levi Stadium, and it’s the Kliq and the New Age Outlaws out there, and we all know each other. And then there’s Sting, who doesn’t know anybody. He’s an outsider. I just think he never felt comfortable there. Being hurt...
- 1/15/2016
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
Tna
These days, Hulk Hogan has been advised to stay away from World Wrestling Entertainment. Amidst racism allegations, the ‘Hulkster’ is taking some time out from the promotion. His most recent spell with the company – as an ambassador of sorts – came after he had spent significant time in Tna. There, Hogan continually claimed that it was only a matter of time before Impact Wrestling became the biggest brand in the grappling world.
Obviously, things didn’t turn out that way. That said, one of Tna’s biggest stars told this week how he had full faith in both Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s vision for what the promotion could be. The person backing up the disastrous run may just surprise some fans. That’s what this article is all about, providing 10 wrestling-related facts which weren’t exactly common knowledge last week.
Tna surfaces more than once, when a former...
These days, Hulk Hogan has been advised to stay away from World Wrestling Entertainment. Amidst racism allegations, the ‘Hulkster’ is taking some time out from the promotion. His most recent spell with the company – as an ambassador of sorts – came after he had spent significant time in Tna. There, Hogan continually claimed that it was only a matter of time before Impact Wrestling became the biggest brand in the grappling world.
Obviously, things didn’t turn out that way. That said, one of Tna’s biggest stars told this week how he had full faith in both Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s vision for what the promotion could be. The person backing up the disastrous run may just surprise some fans. That’s what this article is all about, providing 10 wrestling-related facts which weren’t exactly common knowledge last week.
Tna surfaces more than once, when a former...
- 12/24/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The upcoming ‘Owen – Hart Of Gold’ is WWE’s most controversial DVD / Blu Ray release of the year.
Available from December 7th, the biggest selling point is the first ever long form profile of Owen Hart by the company since his death in 1999, which for many WWE fans – particularly the internet wrestling community – will make the DVD an interesting one.
Since Hart tragically died from the accident at the Over The Edge PPV in 99, Owen’s wife Martha has taken legal action to try to prevent the company from releasing any action figures, DVDs or any other merchandise bearing his likeness. Earlier this year, WWE decided to go ahead and produce a feature DVD set on the star without his widow’s approval.
I was concerned about watching this documentary because I’ve always felt that Martha should have the right to Ok this project and without her...
The upcoming ‘Owen – Hart Of Gold’ is WWE’s most controversial DVD / Blu Ray release of the year.
Available from December 7th, the biggest selling point is the first ever long form profile of Owen Hart by the company since his death in 1999, which for many WWE fans – particularly the internet wrestling community – will make the DVD an interesting one.
Since Hart tragically died from the accident at the Over The Edge PPV in 99, Owen’s wife Martha has taken legal action to try to prevent the company from releasing any action figures, DVDs or any other merchandise bearing his likeness. Earlier this year, WWE decided to go ahead and produce a feature DVD set on the star without his widow’s approval.
I was concerned about watching this documentary because I’ve always felt that Martha should have the right to Ok this project and without her...
- 11/20/2015
- by Kenny McIntosh
- Obsessed with Film
The Resurrection Of Jake The Snake focuses on one of professional wrestling's greatest stars, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and his fight for recovery from addiction. Another wrestling legend, Diamond Dallas Page is the catalyst for Roberts' rehabilitation, seeing his old friend and mentor through tough times. Page's success with Roberts spurred him to help another pal, wrestling star Scott Hall. Page and Hall spoke with me about addiction, recovery, the encouragement of fans and friends.Diamond Dallas PageThe Lady Miz Diva: How did you come to meet director Steve Yu? Diamond Dallas Page: That's something that happened at Laguardia Airport about 10 or 11 years ago. I was coming up to do something at some show - I was out of wrestling at that time -...
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- 10/12/2015
- Screen Anarchy
[[tmz:video id="0_zwqmzna6"]] Forget Ben Stiller or Andy Warhol (yes, seriously) ... the greatest WWE celebrity cameo Ever was executed (painfully) by Jon Stewart ... so says WWE legend Scott Hall. Stewart was famously Slammed to the mat by John Cena during "Monday Night Raw" back in August -- earning him Tons of respect from the wrestling faithful. And when we saw Hall out in NYC ... along with Diamond Dallas Page and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts ... they all seemed to...
- 10/4/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
WWE.com
To borrow a phrase that our host and subject are quite familiar with, Stone Cold and Scott Hall are back for another one on this week’s Unleashed version of The Steve Austin Show. The first installment produced some interesting talk between the two veterans with Hall giving us a glimpse into the early days of his career.
The two men discussed how the “The Bad Guy” broke into the business through Barry Windham in Florida as well as how much of his success he owes to the breaks he received from Diamond Dallas Page. We also got some great insight into Curt Henning who, despite being one of the industry’s most legendary practical jokers was beloved by nearly everyone he came in contact with.
Part two promises more of the same, with the two icons delving into the now years, such as what led to Hall...
To borrow a phrase that our host and subject are quite familiar with, Stone Cold and Scott Hall are back for another one on this week’s Unleashed version of The Steve Austin Show. The first installment produced some interesting talk between the two veterans with Hall giving us a glimpse into the early days of his career.
The two men discussed how the “The Bad Guy” broke into the business through Barry Windham in Florida as well as how much of his success he owes to the breaks he received from Diamond Dallas Page. We also got some great insight into Curt Henning who, despite being one of the industry’s most legendary practical jokers was beloved by nearly everyone he came in contact with.
Part two promises more of the same, with the two icons delving into the now years, such as what led to Hall...
- 9/25/2015
- by Brad Hamilton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The best episodes of The Steve Austin Show are the ones where he connects with an old friend or colleague in the wrestling industry, engaging in free-flowing conversation without adhering to any set structure. Just two buddies shooting the breeze about the business they love. This week’s edition of The Unleashed version of his podcast is a prime example of that.
For all the negativity he’s been attached to throughout his career – his struggles with substance abuse, political maneuvering behind the scenes, etc. – Scott Hall is first and foremost a huge wrestling fan at heart. He’s always attributed the bond shared between he and his fellow Kliq members as stemming from their mutual love of the business, and that passion really comes to life in this interview.
Hall met up with Stone Cold in beautiful Lake Hartwell, Georgia to talk about everything from his beginnings in the business,...
The best episodes of The Steve Austin Show are the ones where he connects with an old friend or colleague in the wrestling industry, engaging in free-flowing conversation without adhering to any set structure. Just two buddies shooting the breeze about the business they love. This week’s edition of The Unleashed version of his podcast is a prime example of that.
For all the negativity he’s been attached to throughout his career – his struggles with substance abuse, political maneuvering behind the scenes, etc. – Scott Hall is first and foremost a huge wrestling fan at heart. He’s always attributed the bond shared between he and his fellow Kliq members as stemming from their mutual love of the business, and that passion really comes to life in this interview.
Hall met up with Stone Cold in beautiful Lake Hartwell, Georgia to talk about everything from his beginnings in the business,...
- 9/18/2015
- by Brad Hamilton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Professional wrestling is, fundamentally, little more than entertainment. The job of the various men and women who have been employed over the years as writing staff is to delight and entertain those who tune in. Alongside that core premise, there’s the need to occasionally shock and stun the watching audience. Over the years, shocking moments have proved vital in sustaining interest.
For example, when Scott Hall first appeared on WCW’s Monday Nitro program in 1996, wrestling fans were left open-mouthed. It is happenings such as that which this article aims to focus on. Shocking moments doesn’t just stop in the realm of kayfabe however, there have also been many born out of reality.
Often, reality have been used by wrestling promotions to try and add credibility to a major match or angle. Occasionally, things can get out of hand, just like they did in the Vince Russo...
Professional wrestling is, fundamentally, little more than entertainment. The job of the various men and women who have been employed over the years as writing staff is to delight and entertain those who tune in. Alongside that core premise, there’s the need to occasionally shock and stun the watching audience. Over the years, shocking moments have proved vital in sustaining interest.
For example, when Scott Hall first appeared on WCW’s Monday Nitro program in 1996, wrestling fans were left open-mouthed. It is happenings such as that which this article aims to focus on. Shocking moments doesn’t just stop in the realm of kayfabe however, there have also been many born out of reality.
Often, reality have been used by wrestling promotions to try and add credibility to a major match or angle. Occasionally, things can get out of hand, just like they did in the Vince Russo...
- 9/16/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
If you were a fan of wrestling in the nineties, especially WWE you would see the likes of Razor Ramon, Diesel, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, and Shawn Michaels battle each other and just saw it as the usual practice. Then you discovered the Internet and the wrestling websites that gave an often-incorrect version of what happened behind the scenes. This included stories of “The Kliq”. With WWE: The Kliq Rules, WWE finally reveals their version of the story.
I say their version; because the WWE releases are a sanitised history that works with what the company want you to know. Based on the infamous Madison Square Garden moment, which almost buried Triple H’s career, we finally get to see the shaky footage in its entirety and hear the story from the people themselves. This includes the reason it happened and the effect it had behind the scenes.
It is quite...
I say their version; because the WWE releases are a sanitised history that works with what the company want you to know. Based on the infamous Madison Square Garden moment, which almost buried Triple H’s career, we finally get to see the shaky footage in its entirety and hear the story from the people themselves. This includes the reason it happened and the effect it had behind the scenes.
It is quite...
- 9/7/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
WWE.com
Scott Hall’s life has been an unbelievably rocky road. For all the success that the man has had in the pro wrestling industry, rollercoaster ups and downs have permeated much of his adult life away from the ring. A number of incidents have led to trouble with the law, but Hall has managed to give his life more focus during the past few years.
Largely thanks to the help of Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts and Diamond Dallas Page, Hall has become more healthy. Embracing yoga and a healthier lifestyle even enabled the man to get inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2014. Thankfully, Scott Hall is doing well, but the way he lived his life beforehand was very dangerous.
In this article, the man opens up with one revelation about life on the road as ‘Razor Ramon’ in the WWF. That kind of candid story is...
Scott Hall’s life has been an unbelievably rocky road. For all the success that the man has had in the pro wrestling industry, rollercoaster ups and downs have permeated much of his adult life away from the ring. A number of incidents have led to trouble with the law, but Hall has managed to give his life more focus during the past few years.
Largely thanks to the help of Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts and Diamond Dallas Page, Hall has become more healthy. Embracing yoga and a healthier lifestyle even enabled the man to get inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2014. Thankfully, Scott Hall is doing well, but the way he lived his life beforehand was very dangerous.
In this article, the man opens up with one revelation about life on the road as ‘Razor Ramon’ in the WWF. That kind of candid story is...
- 9/4/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Live from the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York, it’s SummerSlam 2015!
Lilian Garcia introduces host Jon Stewart and we’re under way! He drops a Beastie Boys reference and hypes up the show. ‘I’ve spent sixteen years talking about politics, it’s nice to be back in reality’. WWE? Reality? This is clearly a WWE-scripted intro, then. Huge boos for Cena’s name. This crowd is going to eat him alive. Mick Foley is brought out- cheap pops imminent…yup, there it is. They riff with each other for a while and it doesn’t really go anywhere. Still, nice to see Foley and Stewart looks up for this.
After the customary video package, it’s time for our first match…
Sheamus Vs. Randy Orton
Good choice for an opener. Orton went for an Rko early, but Sheamus bailed and cut a ringside promo and fans looking stupid.
Live from the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York, it’s SummerSlam 2015!
Lilian Garcia introduces host Jon Stewart and we’re under way! He drops a Beastie Boys reference and hypes up the show. ‘I’ve spent sixteen years talking about politics, it’s nice to be back in reality’. WWE? Reality? This is clearly a WWE-scripted intro, then. Huge boos for Cena’s name. This crowd is going to eat him alive. Mick Foley is brought out- cheap pops imminent…yup, there it is. They riff with each other for a while and it doesn’t really go anywhere. Still, nice to see Foley and Stewart looks up for this.
After the customary video package, it’s time for our first match…
Sheamus Vs. Randy Orton
Good choice for an opener. Orton went for an Rko early, but Sheamus bailed and cut a ringside promo and fans looking stupid.
- 8/23/2015
- by Lewis Howse
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
WWE held the Nxt Takeover Brooklyn event in the Barclays Center in front of a raucous New York crowd that was energetic all night long. The event started shortly after 7:30pmET with matches taped for next week’s Nxt show and then at 9pmET the live broadcast started on WWE Network.
The show was originally scheduled to run for two hours, but it ran late. The main event started at about 10:58pmET and the broadcast went off the air at 11:22pmET, but that’s the advantage of airing on WWE Network – they can end it when they want. Here are the results from the show.
Triple H did a promo in ring with the lights off and said “We Are Nxt” as the lights came on with the crowd going wild.
Jushin “Thunder” Liger defeated Tyler Breeze in the opening match. Breeze had an elaborate...
WWE held the Nxt Takeover Brooklyn event in the Barclays Center in front of a raucous New York crowd that was energetic all night long. The event started shortly after 7:30pmET with matches taped for next week’s Nxt show and then at 9pmET the live broadcast started on WWE Network.
The show was originally scheduled to run for two hours, but it ran late. The main event started at about 10:58pmET and the broadcast went off the air at 11:22pmET, but that’s the advantage of airing on WWE Network – they can end it when they want. Here are the results from the show.
Triple H did a promo in ring with the lights off and said “We Are Nxt” as the lights came on with the crowd going wild.
Jushin “Thunder” Liger defeated Tyler Breeze in the opening match. Breeze had an elaborate...
- 8/23/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
When World Championship Wrestling closed doors for the final time as a standalone company in 2001, many within the pro wrestling world mourned. It wasn’t only those who had jobs with the organisation that were left dejected, fans also bemoaned the lack of competition to the then-wwf. There were worries about the future of the industry without a main competitor for Vince McMahon.
As it turns out, some performers and talent under contract to WCW weren’t entirely unhappy when the company disappeared. One WCW announcer revealed this week that he was actually relieved, and the answer as to who just may shock some people. That fact is joined by many others in this article, one which aims to deliver 10 wrestling facts that many fans may not have known last week.
The beauty of the professional wrestling industry is that it constantly throws up intriguing little facts. Ever...
When World Championship Wrestling closed doors for the final time as a standalone company in 2001, many within the pro wrestling world mourned. It wasn’t only those who had jobs with the organisation that were left dejected, fans also bemoaned the lack of competition to the then-wwf. There were worries about the future of the industry without a main competitor for Vince McMahon.
As it turns out, some performers and talent under contract to WCW weren’t entirely unhappy when the company disappeared. One WCW announcer revealed this week that he was actually relieved, and the answer as to who just may shock some people. That fact is joined by many others in this article, one which aims to deliver 10 wrestling facts that many fans may not have known last week.
The beauty of the professional wrestling industry is that it constantly throws up intriguing little facts. Ever...
- 8/21/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Another batch of Superstars were confirmed for the WWE 2K16 roster this week as Triple H, Booker T, Colonel Mustafa, Eva Marie, General Adnan, Kalisto, Kane, Sin Cara, Summer Rae, Tamina, Emma and Lord Steven Regal were announced as the latest additions to the 120 unique character list.
While most of the reaction was sent the way of Adnan and Mustafa, two of the more controversial Superstars from ‘The Federation Years’, it’s the inclusion of William Regal’s WCW persona Lord Steven that is arguably more of a surprise.
This is because a WCW presence wasn’t expected at all in the new title. 120 Superstars, or so we thought, was just about enough to cover everyone on the current roster, a healthy number of Nxt stars, and a plethora of legends from WWE’s past. Also, a WCW Dlc pack consisting of Bam Bam Bigelow, Diamond Dallas Page,...
Another batch of Superstars were confirmed for the WWE 2K16 roster this week as Triple H, Booker T, Colonel Mustafa, Eva Marie, General Adnan, Kalisto, Kane, Sin Cara, Summer Rae, Tamina, Emma and Lord Steven Regal were announced as the latest additions to the 120 unique character list.
While most of the reaction was sent the way of Adnan and Mustafa, two of the more controversial Superstars from ‘The Federation Years’, it’s the inclusion of William Regal’s WCW persona Lord Steven that is arguably more of a surprise.
This is because a WCW presence wasn’t expected at all in the new title. 120 Superstars, or so we thought, was just about enough to cover everyone on the current roster, a healthy number of Nxt stars, and a plethora of legends from WWE’s past. Also, a WCW Dlc pack consisting of Bam Bam Bigelow, Diamond Dallas Page,...
- 8/19/2015
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Scott Hall’s life has been quite the journey. Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan once described the man as one of the best talents never to be World Champion, and that’s a sentiment a lot of pro wrestling fans would echo. It’s actually surprising that Hall wasn’t handed a WCW World Title reign during his run from 1996-1999, because he was such a featured part of the product.
Personal problems would derail that run in Atlanta however, just as they would plague the man throughout most of his adult life. Due to the intervention of Diamond Dallas Page, there’s been renewed hope for the artist formerly known as ‘Razor Ramon’. His many fans across the globe have also showed stellar support, but negative stories still keep popping up about the man.
During his tenure in the WWF from 1991-1996, Hall was flying high as the aforementioned Razor Ramon.
Scott Hall’s life has been quite the journey. Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan once described the man as one of the best talents never to be World Champion, and that’s a sentiment a lot of pro wrestling fans would echo. It’s actually surprising that Hall wasn’t handed a WCW World Title reign during his run from 1996-1999, because he was such a featured part of the product.
Personal problems would derail that run in Atlanta however, just as they would plague the man throughout most of his adult life. Due to the intervention of Diamond Dallas Page, there’s been renewed hope for the artist formerly known as ‘Razor Ramon’. His many fans across the globe have also showed stellar support, but negative stories still keep popping up about the man.
During his tenure in the WWF from 1991-1996, Hall was flying high as the aforementioned Razor Ramon.
- 8/14/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE
1996 was the year it all turned around for World Championship Wrestling. By the end of ’96, WCW was no longer playing second fiddle to Vince McMahon or the World Wrestling Federation. One brilliant idea would be credited as the turning point, the New World Order.
Signing both Kevin Nash and Scott Hall away from their major competition, WCW made a statement at the Bash At The Beach 1996 Pay-Per-View. One of the biggest babyfaces in pro wrestling history unthinkably turned heel, joining these ‘Outsiders’. There can be no denying that the move was a master stroke, even if the creative team didn’t really seem to know what to do once the nWo idea ran dry years later.
Incredibly, the nWo revolution wasn’t the only big thing happening for WCW in 1996. This article focuses on things even hardcore wrestling fans might not know about the company during that year.
1996 was the year it all turned around for World Championship Wrestling. By the end of ’96, WCW was no longer playing second fiddle to Vince McMahon or the World Wrestling Federation. One brilliant idea would be credited as the turning point, the New World Order.
Signing both Kevin Nash and Scott Hall away from their major competition, WCW made a statement at the Bash At The Beach 1996 Pay-Per-View. One of the biggest babyfaces in pro wrestling history unthinkably turned heel, joining these ‘Outsiders’. There can be no denying that the move was a master stroke, even if the creative team didn’t really seem to know what to do once the nWo idea ran dry years later.
Incredibly, the nWo revolution wasn’t the only big thing happening for WCW in 1996. This article focuses on things even hardcore wrestling fans might not know about the company during that year.
- 8/13/2015
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
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