Kanyon Wants Back In Business
By Mike Mooneyham Oct. 29, 2006 Chris Kanyon claims he was let go by WWE two years ago because he was gay. Others, including a 16-time world champion and the current WWE champ, say that’s simply not the case and that the wrestler didn’t have what it takes to make it in today’s version of [...]
Angle Rips McMahon, WWE
By Mike Mooneyham Oct. 22, 2006 According to most reports, including the parties involved, the split between Kurt Angle and WWE last August was an amicable one. It now appears that the break wasn’t as smooth as initially portrayed. “I’m concerned for Kurt’s personal health,” WWE owner Vince McMahon said recently. “You can’t go at [...]
WWE Apologizes For Regal Exposure
By Mike Mooneyham Oct. 15, 2006 Sir William Regal may have needed some exposure on WWE television, but probably not the kind he got at last weekend’s No Mercy pay-per-view. His Lordship was briefly captured in all his glory during a backstage segment when a strategically placed towel was slow to materialize as the wrestler [...]
The Amazing Story Of Jimmy Valiant
By Mike Mooneyham Oct. 8, 2006 Woo … Mercy Daddy! The Boogie Woogie Man’s coming to town. Jimmy Valiant, one of pro wrestling’s true originals, will make a rare Lowcountry appearance as part of a church-sponsored event next Saturday at New Beginnings Community Church, 849 Fort Johnson Road, James Island. And he’s bringing some books [...]
Angle Signing Big For TNA
By Mike Mooneyham Oct. 1, 2006 Total Nonstop Action may have pulled off the biggest coup in company history with the recent signing of Kurt Angle. And while TNA is a better – or at least safer – choice than mixed martial arts competition, which Angle had teased just days prior to his signing, it’s [...]