Category: Wrestling News

Vanessa’s perspective on the passing of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper 

They say honestly is the best policy so I’m going to be honest with you guys. For the majority of the day yesterday I was free so I could’ve had this article up earlier but I just couldn’t bring myself to write it. I don’t like writing about things like this. If I could remember correctly the last time I wrote anything of this nature was when warrior died and that took a lot out of me.
I’ve experienced more death then a 23 year old should and with each one it never gets any easier. I said something along the lines yesterday that said  “Everytime a wrestler dies so does a part of that wresting fan” The world of professional wrestling is very tight knit especially if you’ve spent your childhood watching these larger then life characters entertain you.

That’s exactly what Roddy Piper was a larger then life character, a man who wore a kilt and still looked like a total bad ass, a fearless man who smashed jimmy Superfly Snucka’s head in with a coconut and never looked back. He was a guy who made you  smirk every time you ran out of bubblegum instead of being upset.

The Rowdy one was great at invoking any type of emotional out of the wrestling fan. He could make you mad, sad, and happy all in one promo. Now I may have not grown up watching Piper but I’ve had the luxury of growing up with two older brothers so I know how important Hot Rod was to the business

He will be modded without a doubt but his legacy will live on forever. The wrestling world is mourning together today so I would like to take the time to say lets just all embrace one another. For today lets not get wrapped up in storylines, or who the faces and heels are, let’s put it all aside and embrace each other in love because life is way to short

My Twitter time line has been nothing but kind words to Roddy but these are some of the tweets that jumped out at me when I was in my thoughts at 3am

As you can see Roddy was loved by many and rightfully so. Fly high Roddy and tonight know that Ronda Rousey will do the Rowdy name proud

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91

Wrestling & MMA Stars React To Death Of Roddy Piper

Here are some wrestling and MMA stars comments on the passing of WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper:

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“Rowdy” Roddy Piper Passed Away At Age Of 61

WWE Hall of Famer Roderick George Toombs, a.k.a “Rowdy” Roddy Piper passed away at his home in Hollywood, CA at the age of 61. TMZ reports that Piper passed away in his sleep from natural causes.

A family member told TMZ that Piper was cancer free at the time of his death. The family issued the following statement:

“Our family is saddened by the sudden passing of our father and beloved husband, Roderick Toombs aka Rowdy Roddy Piper.”

TNA Original Leaves The Company

James Storm announced on Twitter that he has left TNA. Storm along with Abyss were TNA’s only remaining original members. Storm had been with TNA since it’s beginning in June 2002.

New Details On MVP’s Exit From TNA

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that TNA decided to fire MVP after the entire Hernandez – Lucha Underground situation went south. MVP pushed for TNA to bring Hernandez in to be a part of his BDC stable, which was later unceremoniously disbanded.

MVP was apparently thinking of leaving, but TNA fired him anyway. MVP ended up taking the heat for the Hernandez situation.

Source: WrestlingINC

Jeff Jarrett’s TNA Hall Of Fame Induction (video)

Global Force Wrestling co-founder & TNA co-founder Jeff Jarrett was inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame on Wednesday’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Jarrett gave a heart felt acceptance speech, thanking his family, the fans and anyone who had anything to do with TNA.

In case you missed it, below is a video of his induction speech:

 

Lucha Underground Preview: 7/29/15

Lucha Underground Trios Championship: (C) Son of Havoc, Ivelisse & Angelico VS The Disciples of Death w/Katrina

Believers Backlash Match (Fans around ringside brandishing leather belts): Drago VS Hernandez

Falls Count Anywhere Match: The Mack VS Cage

 

WWE Issues Statement On Hulk Hogan, Hogan’s Tweet

WWE issued the following statement on the Hulk Hogan situation:

“WWE terminated its contract with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan). WWE is committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds as demonstrated by the diversity of our employees, performers and fans world wide.”

Hulk Hogan posted the following on Twitter early this morning:

Hulk Hogan Being Erased From WWE History Over ‘Racial Tirade’

WWE has removed Hulk Hogan as a judge on Tough Enough and is erasing almost all mentions of him from their website after learning of a interview were Hogan launched into a “racial tirade.” Hogan is no longer listed as a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, his Superstar bio and merchandise has been removed and all references to current WWE Superstar Curtis Axel’s “Axelmania” gimmick has been removed.

The National Enquirer has released portions of a transcript submitted to the Florida court overseeing Hogan’s $100 million defamation case against Gawker Media. Hogan made the comments to Heather Clem, the woman who was married to Bubba the Love Sponge, the woman who Hogan was secretly filmed having sex with in 2012. Hogan was reportedly mad at his daughter Brooke, who he accused of sleeping with a black guy.

Here is some of the released transcript:

“I guess we’re all a little racist, ” Hogan said on the tape.

“She is making some real bad decisions now,” Hogan said, sources tell Radar Online and The Enquirer. “My daughter Brooke jumped sides on me. I spent $ 2-3 million on her music career, I’ve done everything like a jackass for her.”

Hogan continued, “The one option Brooke had, Brooke’s career besides me, is to [to] sell beach records.”

Hogan also talked about how a “black billionaire guy” had offered to fund Brooke’s music career.

“I don’t know if Brooke was f*cking the black guys son,” Hulk said.

“I mean, I don’t have double standards. I mean, I am a racist, to a point, f*cking n***ers. But then when it comes to nice people and sh*t, and whatever.”

According to their sources, Hogan also said, “I mean, I’d rather if she was going to f*ck some n***er, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n***er worth a hundred million dollars! Like a basketball player! I guess we’re all a little racist. F*cking n***er.”

They also report that the transcripts have been filed in a Florida court, under seal, in a bid to prevent them from being publicly released. However, Radar, and The Enquirer’s extensive investigation reportedly uncovered five independent sources who provided the contents of the tape.

Sources: Rolling Stone and WrestlingINC.com

AAA TripleMania XXIII Trailer (video)

Mexico wrestling promotion AAA released the trailer for their upcoming TripleMania XXIII PPV show on Sunday, August 9th. TripleMania XXIII will feature Rey Mysterio VS Myzteziz (the original Sin Cara) and Alberto El Patron VS Brian Cage in a hair VS hair match.