Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Captain Lou Albano dies - wrestler, manager, actor - dead at 76

Former WWF (now WWE) performer Captain Lou Albano has passed away today. The cause of death is not currently known. His real name was Louis Vincent Albano.

He started wrestling in the 1950s. He gained a lot of fame in the 1980s for appearing in Cyndi Lauper's hit music videos and also due to her involvement at wrestling events. MTV and the WWF had a partnership to cross-promote at the time.

He went on to get into acting appearing in shows such as Miami Vice and for The Super Mario Brothers Super Show.

He liked to wear Hawaiian shirts and rubber bands around his beard.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Red Sox Tigers Brawl Video Shows Youkilis and Porcello

Kevin Youkilis was hit by a pitch thrown by Rick Porcello during Tuesday's baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. The hitter then charged the mound and engaged in a bit of rasslin' style action against the pitcher. Both of the team benches and bullpens then cleared onto the field.

Both players were then ejected from the game. Future suspensions may be handed down for the players.

Boston manager Terry Francona was also later ejected from the game after arguing with an umpire. The Red Sox won by a score of 7 to 5.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Wrestling Moves Toshiaki Kawada vs. The World

Toshiaki Kawada is a Japanese legend. He was born in 1963 and trained by Genichiro Tenryu. He is known for classic battles against the likes of Mitsuhara Misawa and Kenta Kobashi.

Some of his key wrestling moves are the dangerous kick, spike brainbuster, cross armbar, backdrop, eastern stretch and lariat.

He debuted on October 4, 1982 and has not looked back. With massive fighting spirit he continues to grapple in the ring.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Sim Snuka (Deuce) and Candice Michelle released from World Wrestling Entertainment

Jimmy Reiher, Jr., known as Sim Snuka and Deuce, has been released. He was a former tag team champion with Domino. He is the son of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. He does the "Crack 'em in da mouth" and the Deuce's Wild jumping spinning headlock elbow drop.

Also let go was diva Candice Michelle. She is a former women's champion. She is known as the Go Daddy girl from the controversial Super Bowl commercials. She does the Candywrapper and the Candylicious.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Donald Trump Buys Raw - WWE Monday Night

On tonight's WWE Monday Night Raw television program on the USA channel, Vince McMahon announced that Donald Trump had purchased the show. Vince said he will remain Chairman. Donald indicated that he would be there next week and the broadcast would not have any commercials.

Who knows where they will take this storyline. Trump seems to like to be on tv in any way that he can.

It was also interesting to see Goldest appear with Hornswoggle.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Derrick Rose Gang Sign Photo Controversy Stats

Derrick Rose gang sign photo controversy stats are here and the young man has issued an apology. A photo of him has circulated the internet. The photo depicts him flashing a gesture which upset some individuals.

Rose has issued a statement saying it was done at a party while in college as a joke and that he does not endorse gang culture and urges young people to stay away from them. He is a good person by all accounts and this story should soon be forgotten.

Monday, June 8, 2009

John Cena Games

John Cena games are in demand. Exciting ones to play with a video system and computers are what everyone wants. Smackdown vs. Raw is available for Xbox 360 and PS3.

We will also be on the watch for him in Monopoly, Hungry Hungry Hippos or Jenga! You never know where an appearance will be made, usually with theme music. The rapping skills of the bad, bad man are part of what makes his level of popularity so high. The time is now and forever. Word up!