After our Legends of Wrestling Roundtable taping on Wednesday night Sgt Slaughter was hospitalized in Stamford after becoming ‘light headed.’ The cause of Sarge’s discomfort was low blood level which was addressed and he should be good to go as I write this. Sarge was in great spirits Wednesday night after receiving medical care but was kept overnight for observation which is the norm for a matter such as this. Bottom line is that the WWE Hall of Famer will be fine after a few scary moments.
-TNA Fortune Member, Kazarian has officially joined twitter: http://twitter.com/TheRealFK This account is confirmed through his wife former TNA knockout Traci Brooks.
Northeast Wrestling announced today that their 10/1 Waterbury, CT event will feature the first ever singles bout between Bryan Danielson and Shelton Benjamin. The first ever Mickie James vs. Amazing Kong bout had already been announced for the event as well.
The remainder of the announced card at Crosby High School, which is a benefit for the local PAL, features:
*Tommy Dreamer vs. Ron Zombie
*Carlito vs. Rob Eckos (TNA signing Robby G)
*NEW Champion Matt Taven defending his title.
*Waterbury Police Officer Mike Tripp and a partner vs. Brian Anthony and Bull Dredd in Tripp’s debut.
*Special Appearance by WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele plus Cedric Alexander, Joey Bricco, Jake Manning and more.
For more information, visit www.NortheastWrestling.com. Autograph signing with Daniel Bryan, Mickie James and all the stars at 6pm
Mere hours after Luna Vachon’s death last Friday, World Wrestling Entertainment issued a statement addressing the many former wrestlers who have passed away as a result of substance abused related issues.
The statement reads:
“Not withstanding our extensive Talent Wellness Program for current Superstars, WWE goes to great lengths to help our former talent who may have substance abuse problems, offering complete drug rehabilitation at no cost to them. Ultimately, however, stars in any form of entertainment should be held personally responsible for their own actions. Prescription drug overdose is a problem not only with former WWE talent, but society as a whole according to the Center for Disease Control, as it is the second leading cause of unintentional death (particularly among younger people) in the U.S.”
-Teddy Hart has entered rehab reports Dave Meltzer. Teddy claims that he was told by his uncle Bret Hart that if he completes the program he will try and get WWE to give him another shot. Hart was recently a member of AAA in Mexico but was fired from the promotion after refusing to do jobs and getting match finishes changed so that he would look good.
-Season 3 of WWE NXT will be an all-Divas edition. Below is a full cast list for the show. The Pro will be listed first followed by the Rookie:
Kelly Kelly & Naomi (Namomi Night from FCW & current FCW Divas Champion)
Alicia Fox & Maxine
Goldust & Aksana
The Bella Twins & Jamie (Jamie Keyes)
Primo & A.J. (AJ Lee)
Vickie Guerrero & Aloisia (the 6′9 Diva)
– The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been cast in the lead role of “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” the sequel to 2008’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D.” Johnson will play “the boyfriend of explorer Josh Hutcherson’s mom, who Hutcherson is forced to bring on a trip to a mythical and monstrous island to find his missing grandfather.”
-Today is the 33rd birthday of TNA star Jeff Hardy.
-Also to be greatly noted, it is former WWE diva Mick James birthday, Mickie is 31 today.
-Shawn and Rebecca filmed a total of three episodes with the show. The first episode was aired last August 3, 5 and 8. The second next episode will be air tomorrow night August 31 8:00 PM EST, till on September 2 12:00 AM EST and September 5 4:00 PM EST only at Sportsman Channel.The show also airs at Pursuit Channel. Tune in to the show tomorrow as they will announce the air dates for the third and final episode featuring Shawn and Rebecca or I will just send it to you the details Please pass. Thanks. Please visit westonandjodi.com for further details.
Airdates for the Sports Channel for the 2nd show featuring Shawn and his wife:
August 31 8:00 PM EST
September 2 12:00 AM EST
September 5 4:00 PM EST
- The St. Petersburg Times has a story on former WWE performer Gertrude “Luna” Vachon, who was found dead in her Port Richey, Florida home on Friday. The article offers comments from her adopted father, Paul “the Butcher” Vachon, as well as her ex-husband, David Heath, who wrestled as Gangrel. Click here to read.
TMZ has learned … investigators claim they discovered crushed Oxycodone pills and a snorting straw inside the Florida home of former WWE star Gertrude “Luna” Vachon … where she was found dead Friday morning.
According to the police report filed by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office — and obtained by TMZ — investigators claim they found a box containing Oxycodone in Luna’s kitchen … near a pile of “blue, chalky debris next to a small straw.”
Officials also claim they discovered “multiple prescription bottles and miscellaneous unsecured pills” in the master bedroom … along with a small plate that contained more pill residue and another snorting straw.
According to the report, Luna’s mother — the person who discovered the body — told cops that Luna “often appeared ‘medicated’ as she suffered from several wrestling injuries.”
Officials tell TMZ an autopsy has been completed — and an official cause of death should be determined within the next couple of weeks.
-Mick Foley has written his thoughts about Luna Vachon on his website blog:
As you all know, I’m very saddened by Luna’s passing. I’ve written something in remembrance of her but I can’t seem to cut and paste it after it went to a pdf document from my printer (I wrote it at home but I’m at a hotel). So I have to post the pdf. But here it goes: click here>>>Remembering Luna
- TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced this afternoon on Twitter the signing of a new performer to a talent contract.
“Just signed a new talent contract on someone you guys have been asking about. Stay tuned!” Carter wrote.
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