Pacman Jones Signs With TNA
By Mike Mooneyham July 31, 2007 Adam “Pacman” Jones may be suspended from the NFL, but he’s apparently found an organization that wants him. The embattled Tennessee Titans cornerback is expected to sign a pro wrestling contract with Nashville-based TNA (Total Nonstop Action) in a deal that could be announced as early as Tuesday. Jones [...]
Promoter: Conduct ‘Unprofessional’
By Mike Mooneyham July 29, 2007 Pro wrestling great Bret Hart once said his proudest accomplishment in the wrestling business was that he never seriously hurt an opponent. And that should be the goal of every performer who makes his living in the mat trade. A pro wrestler’s main responsibility during the course of a [...]
Congress Seeks WWE Records
By Mike Mooneyham July 28, 2007 The leaders of the congressional panel that conducted steroid hearings into Major League Baseball have asked World Wrestling Entertainment to provide records pertaining to its testing policies and practices, according to ESPN.com. Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Tom Davis, [...]
Macho Man Spinoff Big Hit
By Mike Mooneyham July 19, 2007 “Oooooh yeeeah!” Can you dig it? asks the raspy voice on the other line. Close your eyes for a few moments, and you’d swear you were listening to “Macho Man” Randy Savage deliver some of his trademark phrases. But it’s not Savage. Instead, it’s the next best thing, especially [...]
John Kronus Found Dead
By Mike Mooneyham July 19, 2007 Professional wrestler John Kronus, formerly one half of the ECW world tag-team champs known as The Eliminators, was found dead Wednesday at his home in New Hampshire. No other details were available as of press time. Kronus, whose real name was George Caiazo, was a top act in the [...]
Benoit Had Elevated Levels
By Mike Mooneyham July 18, 2007 Pro wrestling star Chris Benoit had elevated levels of testosterone in his system when he apparently strangled his wife, suffocated their 7-year-old son and hanged himself last month in their suburban Atlanta home, but there were no signs of additional anabolic steroids in his system, according to toxicology reports [...]
‘Good, Old-Fashioned Show’ On Tap
By Mike Mooneyham July 15, 2007 One can’t seem to mention pro wrestling these days without reflecting on the recent tragedy involving Chris Benoit. And that’s quite natural considering the relevance and gravity of the subject matter. But United Wrestling Federation founder and promoter Hermie Sadler is looking forward to providing a respite for local [...]
Future Looks Good For Dumas
By Mike Mooneyham July 8, 2007 She’s been a four-time world wrestling champion, written her own book, and has enjoyed success and popularity throughout the world. But Amy Dumas feels her best days are in front of her. The 32-year-old Dumas, better known to pro wrestling fans as Lita, is now juggling new careers, making [...]
Benoit’s Steroid Purchases Excessive
By Mike Mooneyham July 3, 2007 Chris Benoit’s personal physician, who is facing federal charges for improperly doling out painkillers and other drugs to patients, prescribed a 10-month supply of anabolic steroids to the late pro wrestling star every three to four weeks during a period from May 2006 to May 2007, according to court [...]
Hart: Benoit Followed Tragic Path
By Mike Mooneyham July 2, 2007 Bruce Hart, who helped Chris Benoit break into the business more than 20 years ago at the fabled Dungeon training facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, said this weekend that there was another side to the wrestler who authorities say killed his wife and son before taking his own life. [...]