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The General Manager Of WWE Raw Is Now Making Fun Of David Stern

Jack Dickey — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:00:59 EST

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Tweets John Laurinaitis, "For those of you who are speculating, yes, I did offer David Stern some advice recently. #NBA #CP3." Ouch, Stern. Ouch. More »

Watch Ex-Canadian Football Greats Joe Kapp and Angelo Mosca Brawl As Only Old Guys Can: With Canes

Sean Newell — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EST

As you can see, ex-CFL stars Kapp and Mosca came to blows during an alumni luncheon during Grey Cup Weekend. The scuffle occurred when, for some reason, highlights were shown from a championship game where ~~Kapp~~ Mosca made a controversial hit on ~~Mosca's~~ Kapp's teammate, Willie Fleming, forcing him out of the game. Despite Kapp's peace offering of flowers, Mosca was having none of it. More »

A Muppet Interfered On WWE Raw Last Night

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:35:00 EDT

Back in the early 90s, wrestling was criticized as being for kids. Characters were cartoonish, issues were black and white, storylines were g-rated. Then the Attitude Era came, and realism and edginess were prized. In 2011, Beaker helps an Italian stereotype win a match. More »

The Most Dangerous Job In Sports Entertainment Is Hiring

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:55:47 EDT

Above is (part 1 of) a compilation of wrestlers going through the WWE Spanish broadcast table. That poor plywood table, and to a lesser extent the actual announcers, have become a part of WWE mythology. Carlos Cabrera and Hugo Savinovich have had Mick Foley in their laps more than Mrs. Foley has. More »

This Is What The WWE Title Belt Looks Like In CM Punk's Fridge

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:25:00 EDT

There were some goings on at the WWE's "Money in the Bank" PPV last night (to catch up on the stakes, read the Masked Man's preview). Basically, CM Punk is "no longer a WWE employee," but left with the title after beating John Cena in the main event. More »

In Wrestlemania VI Rematch, Ultimate Warrior To Yell At Hulk Hogan A Lot

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:30:00 EDT

The Ultimate Warrior (legal name: "Warrior") is pissed at Hulk Hogan for something or other. That includes a handful of YouTube videos, recorded on his desktop camera in his den like so many American teenagers. I'm not sure exactly what he's mad about, because I'll be damned if I'm going to watch a 7 minute "preview" of an upcoming rant. Maybe I'll crowdsource this like the Sarah Palin emails. More »

Ric Flair's WOOlogy For Randy Savage

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:45:18 EDT

Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: the Nature Boy reminisces about Wrestlemania, and launches the Macho Man's candidacy for the WWE Hall of Fame. More »

These Old Pro Wrestling Magazines Are Delightful

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EDT

For no reason and in no particular order, here are a few score of old wrestling magazine covers, spanning the 1940s to the 1990s. More »

Snooki Body Slams Michelle McCool, And Other Great Moments From WrestleMania 27

Kate Shapiro — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:08:27 EDT

For those of you who didn't have the $54.50 to spend on pay-per-view this weekend, we have compiled the best moment's from Sunday night's WrestleMania 27. There were many highlights: Snooki did a backflip, Stone Cold Steve Austin laid the smack down, and Trish Stratus and Michelle McCool wrestled for Josh Matthews's jerk-off pleasure. More »

The Quirks Of Gambling On Professional Wrestling

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:30:34 EDT

Since the dawn of time, it's been mankind's dream to own the Sports Almanac from Back To The Future Part II. If one could know the result of a sporting event beforehand, one could make untold riches by gambling on it. While the Novikov self-consistency principle — or perhaps Calvinism — means this can't happen, what if you could wager on an event with a predetermined outcome? Welcome to the world of betting on pro wrestling. More »

The Rock Returns To Wrestling To Call John Cena A Tool

Kate Shapiro — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:30:00 EST

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson returned to WWE Raw last night for the first time in seven years. Why, you ask? To announce that he was hosting Wrestlemania 27 this April. Oh, and to talk shit about John Cena. More »

Last Night's Winner: A WWF-Themed Wedding, Featuring Howard Finkel

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:50:14 EST

Watch this, and you might actually want to get married. Don't show it to your lady, though, or she might not want to marry you. More »

Dead Political Journalism Of The Week: The New York Times On Linda McMahon

Tommy Craggs — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:30:57 EDT

The New York Times's Matt Bai tediously tries to answer the question no one anywhere is asking: "Can Linda McMahon Win in a State That Defines Preppy?" More »

Crotch-Kicking Senate Nominee Linda McMahon Assailed From Right And Left As Crotch-Kicker

Tommy Craggs — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:25:43 EDT

First came Connecticut GOP rival Peter Schiff's incredible campaign ad. Now comes this DNC statement about the former WWE CEO: "Today the party of Bob Dole, Jack Kemp and Dick Lugar nominated a candidate who kicks men in the crotch..." More »

WWE Bans Chairshots For McMahon's Senate Run

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:00:00 EDT

The oldest pro wrestling trope in the book, nailing an opponent with a folding chair, could be no more in the WWE. Why? Politics, as usual. More »

Randy Orton Would Like You To Know He Did Not Spit On That Handicapped Child

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:30:00 EST

Earlier in the month, the WWE star had a confrontation with a teenager in a restaurant parking lot. The kid filed an assault complaint, claiming Orton cussed him out and spat gum at him. Now Orton shares his side. More »

WWE's Linda McMahon Scores Key Endorsement In Actual, Not-Fake Senate Bid

Tommy Craggs — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:15:03 EDT

McMahon, wife of Vince, CEO of WWE, enemy of budget deficits, is running for Chris Dodd's Senate seat. "Connecticut needs Linda McMahon," says former wrestler Lanny "The Genius" Poffo. "She is the opposite of Nancy Pelosi." Senton bomb! [Daily Beast] More »

This Man Will Not Defecate For Less Than Your Annual Salary

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:30:00 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Who Won The WWE-Denver Nuggets Cage Match?

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:15:30 EDT

World Wrestling Entertainment is moving next's Monday's "RAW" session from Denver's Pepsi Center to L.A.'s Staples Center, because of the conflict with Game 4 of the NBA Finals. But which petulant business owner really comes out as the victor here? More »

What Are The Nuggets Going To Do When WWE Runs Wild On Game 4?

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:30:17 EDT

Game 4—if necessary! (oh right)—of the Western Conference Finals is scheduled for next Monday night at the Pepsi Center, but there's a scheduling snafu. "Monday Night Raw" already has the place booked. More »

Benoit's Doctor Feelgood Headed To Jail

A.J. Daulerio — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:15:21 EDT

The 54-year-old doctor was hooking up a slew of athletes with illegal drugs. Unfortunately, three of them were killed and a judge decided he deserves part of the blame. [ESPN] More »

No Return Of Randy The Ram?

A.J. Daulerio — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:30:58 EST

It appears Mickey Rourke has backed out of his proposed WrestleMania bout with Chris Jericho. The rumor is Rourke feared "real" wrestling would hurt Rourke's Oscar chances. [Ring Posts] More »

Pennsylvanians, Slam "Dunk" That "Vote"

Leitch — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:30:12 EDT

If you happen to one of our Pennsylvania-area readers — and we know that some of you do, in fact, exist — we hope you've already made it out there and voted. More »

Mayweather Practically Unbeatable When Armed With Metal Furniture

rickchand — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:01:45 EDT

Remember the good old days, when boxers waited until they were old and washed up before turning up on the professional wrestling circuit? Of course then you don't make $20 million just for showing up, as Floyd Mayweather did on Sunday at WrestleMania XXIV in a completely legitimate not-at-all scripted battle with The Big Show. Judging by the following paragraph, a fun time was had by all: More »

WWE Goes Nipple-Free

Christmas Ape — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:15:53 EDT

Wrestlemania XXIV is this Sunday ONLY. ON. PAY. PER. VIEW. and though there will be many bare chested (but totally hetero!) galoots offending the eyes with their useless male nipples while doing their sports entertainment thing, someone decided that just wouldn't be aboveboard to have them all out there in one roadside promotion in Orlando. And it's causing a bit of a stir. More »

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to retire? WOOOOOOO!...

Christmas Ape — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:10:55 EST

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to retire? WOOOOOOO! I mean, NNNNNOOOOOOO! [Post and Courier] More »

Awesome: Mike Adamle, the old American Gladiators...

skeets — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:15:46 EST

Awesome: Mike Adamle, the old American Gladiators announcer, is going to debut for the WWE this Sunday at the Royal Rumble. Awesomer: The news was posted by "Larry Csonka." [411mania.com] More »

The WWE Is Leaving No Stone Unturned

Leitch — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:15:16 EDT

We didn't grow up watching much professional wrestling, so we don't have the solid foundation in its history as some of you might ... but we'll confess, for a writer/reporter, being brought into an ongoing WWE "feud" without your knowledge has to be quite the career highlight. More »

Do Not Judge Trump Until You've Walked A Mile In His Hair

rickchand — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:45:28 EDT

Donald Trump's hair is back in the news, this time putting its very existence on the line in some sort of bet with not-crazy-in-the-least WWE frontman Vince McMahon. It's actually a pretty boring proposition; if McMahon's chosen wrestler wins the match, The Donald must shave his head. If Trump's goon wins, well, that's not clear ... look, we didn't read the whole story. But we think the bet should be that If McMahon loses, all of his wrestlers should have to wear Trump's hair for a month. More »

Finally, Jerry Lawler On Your Cell Phone

rickchand — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:30:49 EST

After what seems an eternity, our two favorite things are now together: Cell phones and the WWE. Cingular Wireless has entered an agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. to launch a mobile Web portal for convienient, one-touch access to all of your favorite pro wrestlers (we have it on good authority that two of The Three Tenors already have this). More »

K-Fed Will Totally Kick Your Ass, Bitches

rickchand — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:36:12 EST

When our chimp-like ancestors first descended from the trees and began walking upright about 6 million years ago, little did they know that it would lead to this. You should have warned us, Charles Darwin. Damn you to hell! More »

Que Es Mas Macho? ESPN or Yahoo?

Leitch — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 14:54:09 EDT

Lots of chatter from pretty much everybody involved in our sports Web site traffic report from last week. To recap what we've gathered: More »