Kairi Sane recently emerged as the winner of the first Mae Young Classic sponsored by the WWE. She bested Shayna Zaszler in Las Vegas to win the trophy. She’s a tenacious girl and the Japanese champion has some pretty impressive moves. Most people are aware of her prowess and high competitive spirit, but here are five things that you didn’t know about her. 1. She is a yachter The major focus on Kairi Sane has been on her wrestling abilities and her signature moves, but there is much more to her outside of the ring. Prior to becoming a world
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- 9/15/2017
- by Dana Hanson-Firestone
- TVovermind.com
Wooooooo!! Ronda Rousey just cut her first pro-wrestling promo in years -- strongly hinting at a future with the WWE -- and it pits her against a trio of Huge superstars including Ric Flair's daughter. Rousey, along with Mma training partners Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir, were in a backstage skit with former WWE champs Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Bayley ... where Ronda challenged the rival group to get down. "You name the time,...
- 9/5/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Mayweather fought McGregor. Women fought in a tournament. Walkers fought a wall. It Is What It Is.
This week on It Is What It Is with The Jackass, BC is joined once again by Quad C Matt Malliaros for the entire episode this round. The bro’s break down the fight of the ages between Floyd “Money” Mayweather, and Notorious Connor McGregor. They also break down the first round of the Mae Young Classic, and BC tells you how he knows half the roster. Also it was the Game Of Thrones Season Seven finale and we gotta talk about it! All this, the box office prections, and more on the 103rd episode of It Is What It Is with The Jackass!
Do you shop on Amazon? Then click here and bookmark it to help support the Jackass Nation Podcast channel. You won’t be donating, or paying anything more then you normally would,...
This week on It Is What It Is with The Jackass, BC is joined once again by Quad C Matt Malliaros for the entire episode this round. The bro’s break down the fight of the ages between Floyd “Money” Mayweather, and Notorious Connor McGregor. They also break down the first round of the Mae Young Classic, and BC tells you how he knows half the roster. Also it was the Game Of Thrones Season Seven finale and we gotta talk about it! All this, the box office prections, and more on the 103rd episode of It Is What It Is with The Jackass!
Do you shop on Amazon? Then click here and bookmark it to help support the Jackass Nation Podcast channel. You won’t be donating, or paying anything more then you normally would,...
- 8/31/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (B.C.)
- Cinelinx
[[tmz:video id="0_gqr1zuxu"]] If Ronda Rousey is serious about pro wrestling -- she's already got 2 big names willing to team up for a tag team match ... the daughters of Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper! Brooke Hogan and Ariel Teal Toombs (real-life friends, btw) were out at Skybar in L.A. over the weekend when they made their pitch to the Ufc icon. Fyi, Ronda was spotted at WWE's Mae Young Classic event last week and there are...
- 7/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The WWE have announced that the Mae Young Classic will be called by WWE Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross, who will be joined on color commentary by four-time Women’s Champion and WWE Hall of Famer Lita. The tournament, named after WWE Hall of Famer and one of the greatest WWE Superstars in history, Mae Young, will feature 32 of the top female competitors from around the world participating in a single-elimination tournament.
From the press release:
“The Mae Young Classic is a unique and exclusive offering for WWE Network subscribers and further highlights our ongoing commitment to the ‘women’s evolution’ in sports and entertainment,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events and Creative. “It’s a privilege to showcase these talented women from around the world and to provide them with an opportunity to shine before a global audience on WWE Network.”
Competitors...
From the press release:
“The Mae Young Classic is a unique and exclusive offering for WWE Network subscribers and further highlights our ongoing commitment to the ‘women’s evolution’ in sports and entertainment,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events and Creative. “It’s a privilege to showcase these talented women from around the world and to provide them with an opportunity to shine before a global audience on WWE Network.”
Competitors...
- 6/27/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Netflix’s “Glow” arrives at a time when women who step inside the squared circle are taken much more seriously than they were 30 years ago.
The show re-creates the world of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, the campy all-female promotion whose 1980s heyday is fictionalized in the new series starring Alison Brie. Fittingly, its subject helped start that process three decades ago.
Last weekend’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view was emblematic of the current state of women’s wrestling in WWE, both in terms of how far it’s come and how much further it still has to go. On the one hand, it featured the first-ever women’s Money in the Bank ladder match (progress!), which guarantees the winner a championship match at the time of her choosing. On the other hand, it ended when a dude named James Ellsworth ascended the ladder and dropped the briefcase down...
The show re-creates the world of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, the campy all-female promotion whose 1980s heyday is fictionalized in the new series starring Alison Brie. Fittingly, its subject helped start that process three decades ago.
Last weekend’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view was emblematic of the current state of women’s wrestling in WWE, both in terms of how far it’s come and how much further it still has to go. On the one hand, it featured the first-ever women’s Money in the Bank ladder match (progress!), which guarantees the winner a championship match at the time of her choosing. On the other hand, it ended when a dude named James Ellsworth ascended the ladder and dropped the briefcase down...
- 6/23/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
A bright, neon-lit corner of the ‘80s was occupied by a popular TV show centered on an all-female wrestling league. They were the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling -- or, simply, Glow. Founded in 1986, Glow ran for four seasons on TV, bringing colorful characters -- Corporal Kelly, Dallas and Tina Ferrari among them -- to living rooms across the country. Now, almost 30 years after going off the air, they are back as the inspiration behind one...
- 6/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
WWE.com
In the long ago late ‘90’s, in the faraway land of Stamford, Connecticut, Vince McMahon, his awful kids and Vince Russo, created some of wrestling’s most bizarre and flat-out insane storylines. Since that Attitude Era heyday, the company has made a ruthlessly aggressive effort to clean up its act.
Whether the change came because of Linda McMahon’s Senatorial run or just a natural evolution to attract new audiences, WWE is now solidly PG programming. Turn on Raw and you’ll see superstars blowing up at each other over things like… popcorn. Hey, at least they stopped making those “Marine” movies, right?
But, adult WWE fans were raised on Mae Young giving birth to a hand and Hhh screwing a mannequin in a coffin, they miss insanity. Kooky, crazy or even controversial storylines would raise the emotional stakes and keep things unpredictable.
And in some cases, the...
In the long ago late ‘90’s, in the faraway land of Stamford, Connecticut, Vince McMahon, his awful kids and Vince Russo, created some of wrestling’s most bizarre and flat-out insane storylines. Since that Attitude Era heyday, the company has made a ruthlessly aggressive effort to clean up its act.
Whether the change came because of Linda McMahon’s Senatorial run or just a natural evolution to attract new audiences, WWE is now solidly PG programming. Turn on Raw and you’ll see superstars blowing up at each other over things like… popcorn. Hey, at least they stopped making those “Marine” movies, right?
But, adult WWE fans were raised on Mae Young giving birth to a hand and Hhh screwing a mannequin in a coffin, they miss insanity. Kooky, crazy or even controversial storylines would raise the emotional stakes and keep things unpredictable.
And in some cases, the...
- 2/24/2016
- by Laura Crawford
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
As we’ve talked about so many times on this very site, there is an unfathomable amount of wistfulness for WWE’s Attitude Era that is simply unparalleled in pop culture, and borderline unhealthy in the wrestling community. It’s typically hoisted as the greatest time period in the industry’s long history, with only the Rock N’ Wrestling Era a serious competitor.
But let me toss out another, less talked about time in the WWE that deserves at least some consideration when discussing the greatest age in wrestling: Ruthless Aggression.
While this era from 2002 to 2007 featured some of the company’s biggest stars and greatest matches, it simply doesn’t get the same kind of wistful attention as the celebrated Attitude Era. A lot of people, for whatever reason, seem to forget that the period immediately following Attitude was no slouch either. Sure, maybe it wasn’t as flashy,...
As we’ve talked about so many times on this very site, there is an unfathomable amount of wistfulness for WWE’s Attitude Era that is simply unparalleled in pop culture, and borderline unhealthy in the wrestling community. It’s typically hoisted as the greatest time period in the industry’s long history, with only the Rock N’ Wrestling Era a serious competitor.
But let me toss out another, less talked about time in the WWE that deserves at least some consideration when discussing the greatest age in wrestling: Ruthless Aggression.
While this era from 2002 to 2007 featured some of the company’s biggest stars and greatest matches, it simply doesn’t get the same kind of wistful attention as the celebrated Attitude Era. A lot of people, for whatever reason, seem to forget that the period immediately following Attitude was no slouch either. Sure, maybe it wasn’t as flashy,...
- 1/23/2016
- by Jacob Trowbridge
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Another year and, sadly, yet more wrestling deaths. While the rate at which professional wrestlers drop is thankfully decreasing (and they’re no longer mainly in their 30s, 40s and 50s when they do), it seems as though not a year can pass without some major industry figures kicking the bucket.
In 2014 we said goodbye to the likes of cartoon era megastar Ultimate Warrior, one of the biggest ‘what ifs?’ ever in Sean O’Haire, badass nonagenarian Mae Young, the freakish Viscera and others. Some of those deaths, like Warrior’s, happened out of the blue (two nights after a Hall of Fame induction) and truly shocked the wrestling world.
2015 saw some similarly shocking wrestling deaths, which were surprising for different reasons. There were in-ring tragedies, Hall of Famers being taken from us before their time and a hardcore cult hero who died just weeks after undergoing brain surgery.
Another year and, sadly, yet more wrestling deaths. While the rate at which professional wrestlers drop is thankfully decreasing (and they’re no longer mainly in their 30s, 40s and 50s when they do), it seems as though not a year can pass without some major industry figures kicking the bucket.
In 2014 we said goodbye to the likes of cartoon era megastar Ultimate Warrior, one of the biggest ‘what ifs?’ ever in Sean O’Haire, badass nonagenarian Mae Young, the freakish Viscera and others. Some of those deaths, like Warrior’s, happened out of the blue (two nights after a Hall of Fame induction) and truly shocked the wrestling world.
2015 saw some similarly shocking wrestling deaths, which were surprising for different reasons. There were in-ring tragedies, Hall of Famers being taken from us before their time and a hardcore cult hero who died just weeks after undergoing brain surgery.
- 12/30/2015
- by Lewis Howse
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The Attitude Era: It’s the most fabled and nostalgia-ridden time period in the history of the WWE. It’s the era that made wrestling cool to watch again, especially for teenagers and young twenty-somethings. It’s the era of Austin vs. McMahon, of Kane vs. Undertaker, of Dx vs. The Nation, and of WWE vs. WCW.
In those few short years, the landscape of professional landscape changed from a bunch of gimmicky pseudo-wrestlers running around in clown costumes to a no-holds-barred melee of lifelike anti-heroes and epic slobberknockers.
I know that it’s easy to view the Attitude Era through rose-colored glasses, misremembering the WWE as a whole by pointing to a few awesome key scenes that remain lodged in the public consciousness. Not everything during that time was as cool as Mike Tyson joining D-Generation X (and subsequently turning on them). I understand that. Hit-and-miss was...
The Attitude Era: It’s the most fabled and nostalgia-ridden time period in the history of the WWE. It’s the era that made wrestling cool to watch again, especially for teenagers and young twenty-somethings. It’s the era of Austin vs. McMahon, of Kane vs. Undertaker, of Dx vs. The Nation, and of WWE vs. WCW.
In those few short years, the landscape of professional landscape changed from a bunch of gimmicky pseudo-wrestlers running around in clown costumes to a no-holds-barred melee of lifelike anti-heroes and epic slobberknockers.
I know that it’s easy to view the Attitude Era through rose-colored glasses, misremembering the WWE as a whole by pointing to a few awesome key scenes that remain lodged in the public consciousness. Not everything during that time was as cool as Mike Tyson joining D-Generation X (and subsequently turning on them). I understand that. Hit-and-miss was...
- 11/11/2015
- by Jacob Trowbridge
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
WWE Superstar Mark Henry was on a promotional appearance tour in India where he told the Times of India that his career could be nearing its conclusion: “I may retire next year. It may be the swan-song of my wrestling career; but definitely not the end of Mark Henry!”
Talk of the World’s Strongest Man retiring has been around for some time now as his career has slowly declined after a prolonged stay in the main events ran its course. Not since his interactions with John Cena in 2013 – and that fantastic hoax retirement speech on Raw – have we seen the 400-pounder booked in a position to showcase his talents. Recently, we’ve only seen Mark in less than flattering situations, jobbing to Rusev in next-to-no-time on consecutive RAWs before heading into the abyss.
2016 represents a fairytale-like scenario for the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion to retire. Henry...
WWE Superstar Mark Henry was on a promotional appearance tour in India where he told the Times of India that his career could be nearing its conclusion: “I may retire next year. It may be the swan-song of my wrestling career; but definitely not the end of Mark Henry!”
Talk of the World’s Strongest Man retiring has been around for some time now as his career has slowly declined after a prolonged stay in the main events ran its course. Not since his interactions with John Cena in 2013 – and that fantastic hoax retirement speech on Raw – have we seen the 400-pounder booked in a position to showcase his talents. Recently, we’ve only seen Mark in less than flattering situations, jobbing to Rusev in next-to-no-time on consecutive RAWs before heading into the abyss.
2016 represents a fairytale-like scenario for the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion to retire. Henry...
- 9/4/2015
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
WWE Studios
At their worst, the movies from WWE Studios have a tendency to play up the weirdest parts of Vince McMahon’s fever dreams; the type of stuff that occasionally pops up on Raw when the writing staff is too tired to try to reason with someone who signed off on Mae Young giving birth to a hand.
While these occasionally horrific ideas are easily glided over in the constant grab bag of storylines that makes up WWE’s weekly episodic programming, it’s much harder to overcome these failures when they’re a major part of an actual movie.
Think of it this way: 3,000 jokes not landing over the course of The Simpsons TV show is the same as one not landing in The Simpsons Movie. It packs a bigger, more unfortunate whollop on the big screen.
And although WWE Studios is a relatively new company, with only...
At their worst, the movies from WWE Studios have a tendency to play up the weirdest parts of Vince McMahon’s fever dreams; the type of stuff that occasionally pops up on Raw when the writing staff is too tired to try to reason with someone who signed off on Mae Young giving birth to a hand.
While these occasionally horrific ideas are easily glided over in the constant grab bag of storylines that makes up WWE’s weekly episodic programming, it’s much harder to overcome these failures when they’re a major part of an actual movie.
Think of it this way: 3,000 jokes not landing over the course of The Simpsons TV show is the same as one not landing in The Simpsons Movie. It packs a bigger, more unfortunate whollop on the big screen.
And although WWE Studios is a relatively new company, with only...
- 7/19/2015
- by Jacob Trowbridge
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The 2000 Royal Rumble was a big event because the biggest draw in the company, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, was on the shelf with neck surgery. Austin was out from November 1999 to October 2000, so other people had to step up. Thankfully for WWE, they had guys like The Rock and Triple H waiting in the wings. In many ways, the 2000 Rumble was their coming out party.
This is the first Royal Rumble that took place in the “World’s Most Famous Arena” Madison Square Garden in New York City. That’s actually surprising just because WWE held so many events in Msg including some of their other PPVs, so it took them 13 Rumble events before they went to their favorite arena.
It was a time in WWE history where things were going well. They were making a lot of new money, they had a lot of new stars that...
The 2000 Royal Rumble was a big event because the biggest draw in the company, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, was on the shelf with neck surgery. Austin was out from November 1999 to October 2000, so other people had to step up. Thankfully for WWE, they had guys like The Rock and Triple H waiting in the wings. In many ways, the 2000 Rumble was their coming out party.
This is the first Royal Rumble that took place in the “World’s Most Famous Arena” Madison Square Garden in New York City. That’s actually surprising just because WWE held so many events in Msg including some of their other PPVs, so it took them 13 Rumble events before they went to their favorite arena.
It was a time in WWE history where things were going well. They were making a lot of new money, they had a lot of new stars that...
- 1/20/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
Youtube
Santino Marella & Tamina Smuka. Eve Torres & Chris Masters. Charlie Haas & Maria Kanellis. Mickie James & The Great Khali. Mark Henry & Mae Young. Randy Orton & Stephanie McMahon and Kaitlyn & Hornswoggle.
These are but a simple seven of the enormous plethora of pairs whom have locked lips for a ratings pop in their WWE careers. Sometimes for romance, sometimes for comedy, occasionally out of a genuine real-life affection, the kiss has become a recurring image in the pro-wrestling universe, so much so it’s become a bit clichéd.
There have been some absolutely awkward and pointless kisses over the years in WWE, some of which you’ll find in the opening paragraph. However, on occasion, WWE has paired two performers together on-screen with a genuine chemistry. Whether as a one-shot deal or a recurring relationship, they’ve produced a selection of kisses that were genuinely hot, leading to folks in the arena...
Santino Marella & Tamina Smuka. Eve Torres & Chris Masters. Charlie Haas & Maria Kanellis. Mickie James & The Great Khali. Mark Henry & Mae Young. Randy Orton & Stephanie McMahon and Kaitlyn & Hornswoggle.
These are but a simple seven of the enormous plethora of pairs whom have locked lips for a ratings pop in their WWE careers. Sometimes for romance, sometimes for comedy, occasionally out of a genuine real-life affection, the kiss has become a recurring image in the pro-wrestling universe, so much so it’s become a bit clichéd.
There have been some absolutely awkward and pointless kisses over the years in WWE, some of which you’ll find in the opening paragraph. However, on occasion, WWE has paired two performers together on-screen with a genuine chemistry. Whether as a one-shot deal or a recurring relationship, they’ve produced a selection of kisses that were genuinely hot, leading to folks in the arena...
- 11/28/2014
- by Liam Johnson
- Obsessed with Film
Watching Ryback teeter toward, and then away from, Team Authority last night was a fitting microcosm of the shell-shocking brute's past couple of years. The former Nexus member has swung unpredictably from face to heel, not to mention main-event relevance to glorified tag-team enhancement, since breaking through in 2012. Though now it appears, in lieu of the "injured" Randy Orton, WWE's ever-starved monster is stepping up as the company's unallied wild card heading into Survivor Series.
But before we dive too deep inside the thought process behind Ryback's latest push, there's...
But before we dive too deep inside the thought process behind Ryback's latest push, there's...
- 11/11/2014
- Rollingstone.com
After taking a stroll down memory lane with last year’s WWE Attitude Era release (reviewed here), it was only a matter of time before a second volume was released, and while WWE The Attitude Era Volume 2 is still a (mostly) pleasant look back at one of the most important and well loved eras in the WWE’s history, it does suffer from the usual volume two blues, namely that the first volume contained much of the really good stuff.
That’s not to say that Volume 2 isn’t worth your time, because it is. There is much to enjoy here, particularly as the focus is shifted from The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on to some of the other important but often overlooked players that helped to make the Attitude Era what it was. The likes of Al Snow, Ken Shamrock and D-Lo Brown, names who barely get a mention these days,...
That’s not to say that Volume 2 isn’t worth your time, because it is. There is much to enjoy here, particularly as the focus is shifted from The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on to some of the other important but often overlooked players that helped to make the Attitude Era what it was. The likes of Al Snow, Ken Shamrock and D-Lo Brown, names who barely get a mention these days,...
- 11/9/2014
- Shadowlocked
Michael Kingston is a lifelong comic book and wrestling fan. In the past, various writers have attempted to create comics that mixed the two genres, but failed in spectacular fashion. In Headlocked: The Last Territory, though, Kingston creates a realistic hero in Mike Hartman who we follow on a journey in the unforgiving business. Filled with emotion and a clear passion from its writer, Headlocked is the most realistic portrayal of wrestling in the graphic novel form to date.
For his upcoming sequel Headlocked: The Last Territory Vol. 2, we follow the continuation of Hartman’s story. Kingston has taken to Kickstarter once more to raise the funds necessary to produce the book. Teaming up with him again is wrestling legend Jerry Lawler who will be providing the cover artwork. Also joining on the project in the role of guest creators are Booker T, Rob Van Dam, A.J. Styles, John Morrison,...
For his upcoming sequel Headlocked: The Last Territory Vol. 2, we follow the continuation of Hartman’s story. Kingston has taken to Kickstarter once more to raise the funds necessary to produce the book. Teaming up with him again is wrestling legend Jerry Lawler who will be providing the cover artwork. Also joining on the project in the role of guest creators are Booker T, Rob Van Dam, A.J. Styles, John Morrison,...
- 10/30/2014
- by Andrew Soucek
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Though today, WWE proudly operates under a TV-pg banner — declaring itself family entertainment appropriate for all ages – longtime fans know that’s a more recent development. Beginning in the late 1990s, WWE was a haven for the sensational and the smutty – there was more violence, more salty language, and of course, more sex.
More than just raunchy angles filled with innuendo that appealed to a demographic of high school boys, WWE broadcast actual nudity on its programming (which really appealed to high school boys). From Sable to Jacqueline to Mae Young to Willam Regal, WWE (and its imitators) sought to get people talking by breaking the last taboo of pro wrestling. More often than not, it worked.
This list – 10 instances of nudity on pro wrestling TV – contains no wardrobe malfunctions, nor does it contain any overzealous schoolboy roll ups. All of the nudity in these cases was planned...
Though today, WWE proudly operates under a TV-pg banner — declaring itself family entertainment appropriate for all ages – longtime fans know that’s a more recent development. Beginning in the late 1990s, WWE was a haven for the sensational and the smutty – there was more violence, more salty language, and of course, more sex.
More than just raunchy angles filled with innuendo that appealed to a demographic of high school boys, WWE broadcast actual nudity on its programming (which really appealed to high school boys). From Sable to Jacqueline to Mae Young to Willam Regal, WWE (and its imitators) sought to get people talking by breaking the last taboo of pro wrestling. More often than not, it worked.
This list – 10 instances of nudity on pro wrestling TV – contains no wardrobe malfunctions, nor does it contain any overzealous schoolboy roll ups. All of the nudity in these cases was planned...
- 10/22/2014
- by Scott Fried
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
WWE’s annual summertime extravaganza SummerSlam has been home to some of the greatest rivalries in WWE history. The Mega Powers and the Mega Bucks clashed at the inaugural event in 1988, bringing an end to a rivalry that started months earlier at WrestleMania IV. Hogan returned from a career-threatening rib injury caused by newcomer Earthquake two years later to clash with the behemoth at the 1990 event. The love triangle between Triple H, Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon took center stage during the WWE Championship defense by The Rock in 2000 and Undertaker and Edge’s year-long battle for SmackDown supremacy resulted in a vicious and brutal Hell in a Cell main event in 2008.
For every great feud that unfolded on the grand stage presented by SummerSlam, there was a feud that failed to live up to expectations. Some failed so miserably that the only way to properly describe them...
WWE’s annual summertime extravaganza SummerSlam has been home to some of the greatest rivalries in WWE history. The Mega Powers and the Mega Bucks clashed at the inaugural event in 1988, bringing an end to a rivalry that started months earlier at WrestleMania IV. Hogan returned from a career-threatening rib injury caused by newcomer Earthquake two years later to clash with the behemoth at the 1990 event. The love triangle between Triple H, Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon took center stage during the WWE Championship defense by The Rock in 2000 and Undertaker and Edge’s year-long battle for SmackDown supremacy resulted in a vicious and brutal Hell in a Cell main event in 2008.
For every great feud that unfolded on the grand stage presented by SummerSlam, there was a feud that failed to live up to expectations. Some failed so miserably that the only way to properly describe them...
- 7/29/2014
- by Erik Beaston
- Obsessed with Film
wwe.com
Wrestling fans have been made to endure a string of bad-taste storylines over the years. Who will ever forget 77 year old Mae Young giving birth to a hand? Or how about Triple H having sex with a ‘dead body’?
Sex and gross-out moments were a certified ratings winner in the Attitude Era, but nowadays we are treated to much safer WWE product. The family friendly PG era has led to Vince McMahon restraining his creative ambitions. But just what exactly might we have seen had the WWE Chairman been allowed to run riot with his creative juices? There’s a whole range of shocking angles that got left on the WWE drawing board. Some of these came from Vince, while others were suggested by his creative team members. Over the years we’ve found out about these storylines, resulting in a mixture of disgust and hilarity. It really...
Wrestling fans have been made to endure a string of bad-taste storylines over the years. Who will ever forget 77 year old Mae Young giving birth to a hand? Or how about Triple H having sex with a ‘dead body’?
Sex and gross-out moments were a certified ratings winner in the Attitude Era, but nowadays we are treated to much safer WWE product. The family friendly PG era has led to Vince McMahon restraining his creative ambitions. But just what exactly might we have seen had the WWE Chairman been allowed to run riot with his creative juices? There’s a whole range of shocking angles that got left on the WWE drawing board. Some of these came from Vince, while others were suggested by his creative team members. Over the years we’ve found out about these storylines, resulting in a mixture of disgust and hilarity. It really...
- 7/28/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
There are times when World Wrestling Entertainment will introduce a character that is ultimately amazing because of the wrestler’s ability in portraying the character to captivate the audience into caring about their every move. Of course, given that psychology 101 says that it’s easier to be hated than to be loved, the idea that heel characters have a far better chance of engendering derision than fan favorites have in gaining cheers makes sense. However, what happens when a character that seems to be meant to create hatred instead incites nothing more than polite jeers, or worse – complete boredom.
There are more than twelve times that WWE has introduced “bad guy” characters that fans could honestly at the end of the day care less about than WWE ideally would like fans to care about them. However, for a plethora of different reasons, these are 12 of the best examples...
There are times when World Wrestling Entertainment will introduce a character that is ultimately amazing because of the wrestler’s ability in portraying the character to captivate the audience into caring about their every move. Of course, given that psychology 101 says that it’s easier to be hated than to be loved, the idea that heel characters have a far better chance of engendering derision than fan favorites have in gaining cheers makes sense. However, what happens when a character that seems to be meant to create hatred instead incites nothing more than polite jeers, or worse – complete boredom.
There are more than twelve times that WWE has introduced “bad guy” characters that fans could honestly at the end of the day care less about than WWE ideally would like fans to care about them. However, for a plethora of different reasons, these are 12 of the best examples...
- 6/24/2014
- by Marcus K. Dowling
- Obsessed with Film
It may not be a prestigious world title win ... but Tna wrestler Bully Ray says he's been honored with something not many people in wrestling can lay claim too -- a Mae Young fart.Bully -- aka Bubba Ray Dudley during his WWE run -- was out in Rockefeller Plaza Wednesday when we asked if he'd ever been hit with a stinker while wrestling an opponent.Bubba says the most memorable time it happened was...
- 6/20/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Legendary wrestler Sting is rumored to be signing on with WWE to wrestle in one match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 31 in 2015.
Sting, 55, began wrestling professionally in 1985 and spent his career signed with Nwa, WCW and Tna Impact Wrestling. He was dropped when WWE accumulated WCW.
The rumor comes from notes by Dave Meltzer in the subscription required Wreslting Observer Newsletter that suggested WWE was working on bringing Sting in for the event.
“Regarding Sting, there is a working idea that he does one WWE match and then retires, which everyone presumes at this point will be with Undertaker at WresleMania 31 in Santa Clara. Whether this is made clear at Mania itself, at Raw the next day, or at some point closer to the show is unclear. Right now the only thing confirmed is the idea is Sting will do one last match [sic],” reads the note.
Pitting wrestling heavyweights Sting...
Sting, 55, began wrestling professionally in 1985 and spent his career signed with Nwa, WCW and Tna Impact Wrestling. He was dropped when WWE accumulated WCW.
The rumor comes from notes by Dave Meltzer in the subscription required Wreslting Observer Newsletter that suggested WWE was working on bringing Sting in for the event.
“Regarding Sting, there is a working idea that he does one WWE match and then retires, which everyone presumes at this point will be with Undertaker at WresleMania 31 in Santa Clara. Whether this is made clear at Mania itself, at Raw the next day, or at some point closer to the show is unclear. Right now the only thing confirmed is the idea is Sting will do one last match [sic],” reads the note.
Pitting wrestling heavyweights Sting...
- 3/28/2014
- Uinterview
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(Stipulation - stop right here if you haven’t seen 10th March’s edition of Raw or know the outcome, as spoilers follow.)
I have to be honest, I’ve not had a huge amount of faith in WWE Creative over the last few months. After screwing Daniel Bryan out of the WWE Championship at SummerSlam way back in August last year they’ve held him back again and again, ending Pay-Per-Views with unsatisfactory conclusions and generally pissing off the WWE Universe, myself included.
When Randy Orton versus the returning Batista was announced for the headlining match at Wrestlemania XXX, my voice was among those that contributed to the groan that was heard around the world. Surely if they were going to tell the classic underdog story, then Bryan would have to somehow win the gold at the event of the year.
On...
(Stipulation - stop right here if you haven’t seen 10th March’s edition of Raw or know the outcome, as spoilers follow.)
I have to be honest, I’ve not had a huge amount of faith in WWE Creative over the last few months. After screwing Daniel Bryan out of the WWE Championship at SummerSlam way back in August last year they’ve held him back again and again, ending Pay-Per-Views with unsatisfactory conclusions and generally pissing off the WWE Universe, myself included.
When Randy Orton versus the returning Batista was announced for the headlining match at Wrestlemania XXX, my voice was among those that contributed to the groan that was heard around the world. Surely if they were going to tell the classic underdog story, then Bryan would have to somehow win the gold at the event of the year.
On...
- 3/15/2014
- Shadowlocked
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Mike Mizanin’s path to the top of World Wrestling Entertainment has been well documented – he started off as a contestant on MTV’s Real World before joining the Smackdown!-exclusive edition of Tough Enough. He landed in then-farm systems Deep South Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling, but managed to work his way onto the main WWE roster after two years of toil. From there, he clawed his way to the top through skill, attitude, and hard work, winning titles and shutting the mouths of his detractors. His ascent was unheralded, but in hindsight, it was unavoidable.
Still, there are those who would malign the man or minimize his accomplishments. Such an argument is foolish, though – The Miz has already done more in his career than the vast majority of pro wrestlers will ever be able to claim.
Mike Mizanin’s path to the top of World Wrestling Entertainment has been well documented – he started off as a contestant on MTV’s Real World before joining the Smackdown!-exclusive edition of Tough Enough. He landed in then-farm systems Deep South Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling, but managed to work his way onto the main WWE roster after two years of toil. From there, he clawed his way to the top through skill, attitude, and hard work, winning titles and shutting the mouths of his detractors. His ascent was unheralded, but in hindsight, it was unavoidable.
Still, there are those who would malign the man or minimize his accomplishments. Such an argument is foolish, though – The Miz has already done more in his career than the vast majority of pro wrestlers will ever be able to claim.
- 3/4/2014
- by Scott Fried
- Obsessed with Film
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In light of Matt Hardy’s January hotel room, ummm …. “scuffle” with his wife, I thought we’d take this time to look at professional wrestling’s strange relationship with the law. Occasionally people are arrested in storyline such as Stone Cold, The Undertaker and Goldberg, but in the real world, you’d have multiple counts of Grievous Bodily Harm every time there was a hardcore match. And a Public Indecency charge every time Mae Young took her clothes off, God rest her soul.
Every now and then, however, wrestlers get arrested in the very real sense of the word. Most of the time, its for drink or drugs related offences, but then there are those who have committed crimes so heinous that it stains their career forever. Here, we look at 12 times wrestlers did bad things, got caught...
In light of Matt Hardy’s January hotel room, ummm …. “scuffle” with his wife, I thought we’d take this time to look at professional wrestling’s strange relationship with the law. Occasionally people are arrested in storyline such as Stone Cold, The Undertaker and Goldberg, but in the real world, you’d have multiple counts of Grievous Bodily Harm every time there was a hardcore match. And a Public Indecency charge every time Mae Young took her clothes off, God rest her soul.
Every now and then, however, wrestlers get arrested in the very real sense of the word. Most of the time, its for drink or drugs related offences, but then there are those who have committed crimes so heinous that it stains their career forever. Here, we look at 12 times wrestlers did bad things, got caught...
- 2/27/2014
- by Marzi
- Obsessed with Film
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Nelson Frazier Jr, also known as Viscera and King Mabel in many of his WWE incarnations, has passed away after suffering a heart attack in his hometown of Memphis, Tennesse.
He had just celebrated his 43rd birthday this past Friday on Valentine’s day.
Wrestling agent Eric Simms first broke this news on his Facebook page…
Others then followed suit and paid their condolences.
I am shocked & so sad. Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy V (Nelson Frazier) passed away. He was a good friend. He just celebrated his 43Bday
— Tommy Dreamer (@Thetommydreamer) February 19, 2014
Nelson Frazier/Big V has died.This really hurts!He was one of the good guys, and was always a great mentor and supportive. I Love U BigV Rip
— Chris Masters (@ChrisMasters310) February 19, 2014
First joining the WWF way back in 1993, Frazier was one of the...
Nelson Frazier Jr, also known as Viscera and King Mabel in many of his WWE incarnations, has passed away after suffering a heart attack in his hometown of Memphis, Tennesse.
He had just celebrated his 43rd birthday this past Friday on Valentine’s day.
Wrestling agent Eric Simms first broke this news on his Facebook page…
Others then followed suit and paid their condolences.
I am shocked & so sad. Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy V (Nelson Frazier) passed away. He was a good friend. He just celebrated his 43Bday
— Tommy Dreamer (@Thetommydreamer) February 19, 2014
Nelson Frazier/Big V has died.This really hurts!He was one of the good guys, and was always a great mentor and supportive. I Love U BigV Rip
— Chris Masters (@ChrisMasters310) February 19, 2014
First joining the WWF way back in 1993, Frazier was one of the...
- 2/19/2014
- by Aziz Miah
- Obsessed with Film
So sad. The Oscar-winning actor was found dead at his New York City apartment on Feb. 2 from an apparent drug overdose.
On Feb. 2, we lost one of this generation’s most renown actors – Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his West Village, New York City apartment, according to the Wall Street Journal. He was 46 years old.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead At 46
At the moment, details remain pretty slim about Philip’s death. As of now, the cops are calling it an apparent drug overdose, according to the New York Post. Philip’s body was found at around 11:30 a.m. by a friend; he reportedly had a needle in his arm at the time.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Interview
Philip has admittedly had issues with drugs before, and he reportedly checked himself into rehab in the last year for heroin abuse.
“He really couldn’t kick his addiction but was...
On Feb. 2, we lost one of this generation’s most renown actors – Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his West Village, New York City apartment, according to the Wall Street Journal. He was 46 years old.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead At 46
At the moment, details remain pretty slim about Philip’s death. As of now, the cops are calling it an apparent drug overdose, according to the New York Post. Philip’s body was found at around 11:30 a.m. by a friend; he reportedly had a needle in his arm at the time.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Interview
Philip has admittedly had issues with drugs before, and he reportedly checked himself into rehab in the last year for heroin abuse.
“He really couldn’t kick his addiction but was...
- 2/2/2014
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Hollywood lost another legendary performer on Feb. 2, when Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his apartment at the age of 46.
Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his his West Village, New York City apartment on Feb. 2, and his former co-stars and countless admirers instantly took to Twitter to mourn the Capote actor’s death.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Dies: Celebs Mourn Death On Twitter
Philip was one of the most celebrated actors of his generation; gracing us with his talent in great films like Capote — a film that nabbed him an Oscar for Best Actor — Doubt, The Big Lebowski, Almost Famous and, most recently, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. He was called an “actor’s actor” and drew rave reviews for pretty much everything he ever did, so it’s no surprise that Hollywood is in mourning.
heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman...
Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his his West Village, New York City apartment on Feb. 2, and his former co-stars and countless admirers instantly took to Twitter to mourn the Capote actor’s death.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Dies: Celebs Mourn Death On Twitter
Philip was one of the most celebrated actors of his generation; gracing us with his talent in great films like Capote — a film that nabbed him an Oscar for Best Actor — Doubt, The Big Lebowski, Almost Famous and, most recently, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. He was called an “actor’s actor” and drew rave reviews for pretty much everything he ever did, so it’s no surprise that Hollywood is in mourning.
heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman...
- 2/2/2014
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
Pete Seeger, a legendary folk singer and political activist, passed away on Jan. 27. He was 94 years old.
Pete Seeger died of natural causes on Jan. 27, surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, his grandson Kitama Cahill-Jackson confirmed. The highly regarded musician, whose most popular songs include ”If I Had a Hammer,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” and ”Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” was considered to be a pioneer of contemporary folk music.
Pete Seeger Dead: Folk Singer & Activist Passes Away At Age 94
Seeger was in the hospital for six days before his death, but died of natural causes in his sleep, Fox News reported.
Seeger’s 70-plus year career often ignited political controversy as he promoted left-wing views, and his grandson credits him for paving the way for new generations of outspoken artists.
Pete Seeger Dies At 94
“He lived at a time when so many things hadn’t been done yet,...
Pete Seeger died of natural causes on Jan. 27, surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, his grandson Kitama Cahill-Jackson confirmed. The highly regarded musician, whose most popular songs include ”If I Had a Hammer,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” and ”Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” was considered to be a pioneer of contemporary folk music.
Pete Seeger Dead: Folk Singer & Activist Passes Away At Age 94
Seeger was in the hospital for six days before his death, but died of natural causes in his sleep, Fox News reported.
Seeger’s 70-plus year career often ignited political controversy as he promoted left-wing views, and his grandson credits him for paving the way for new generations of outspoken artists.
Pete Seeger Dies At 94
“He lived at a time when so many things hadn’t been done yet,...
- 1/28/2014
- by Kristine Hope Kowalski
- HollywoodLife
Welcome back to the review and results write-up of WWE Raw, apologies for not providing a review for a couple of weeks, but here we are, back as normal.
Raw opens with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon standing in the ring, they talk about the upcoming Royal Rumble PPV and the match that will take place between the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton, and the challenger, John Cena. Triple H begins to announce the return of a superstar but Orton instead comes out to a smattering of booes from the fans. Orton confronts Stephanie and Hunter about their poor treatment of him in recent weeks and how he should have been protected more by them and not put in matches with the likes of Cena. Triple H more or less tells Orton to “man up” and they book a rematch from last week between Orton and Kofi. For those who don’t know,...
Raw opens with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon standing in the ring, they talk about the upcoming Royal Rumble PPV and the match that will take place between the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton, and the challenger, John Cena. Triple H begins to announce the return of a superstar but Orton instead comes out to a smattering of booes from the fans. Orton confronts Stephanie and Hunter about their poor treatment of him in recent weeks and how he should have been protected more by them and not put in matches with the likes of Cena. Triple H more or less tells Orton to “man up” and they book a rematch from last week between Orton and Kofi. For those who don’t know,...
- 1/21/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Previously on: With the "Royal Rumble" closing in, Daniel Bryan shed his affiliation with the Wyatt Family and got what might be the biggest audience reaction of his career. Bryan has become the most popular guy in WWE.
The big news: Batista is back on "WWE Raw" and he knows exactly what he wants. The show opened with Randy Orton whining to The Authority in the ring, only for Batista to make his entrance. He tells Orton his goal is simple: Win the "Royal Rumble" and headline "Wrestlemania," becoming WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the process. He doesn't care who is across the ring from him.
Batista also follows up on the feud he didn't know he was in with Alberto Del Rio. After Del Rio's match with Rey Mysterio, Batista made his way to the ring once again and laid Alberto out with a spinebuster and a Batistabomb. That takes care of that.
The big news: Batista is back on "WWE Raw" and he knows exactly what he wants. The show opened with Randy Orton whining to The Authority in the ring, only for Batista to make his entrance. He tells Orton his goal is simple: Win the "Royal Rumble" and headline "Wrestlemania," becoming WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the process. He doesn't care who is across the ring from him.
Batista also follows up on the feud he didn't know he was in with Alberto Del Rio. After Del Rio's match with Rey Mysterio, Batista made his way to the ring once again and laid Alberto out with a spinebuster and a Batistabomb. That takes care of that.
- 1/21/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
When it was announced on Jan. 19 that ‘Shipping Wars’ star Roy Garber, 49, passed away following a major heart attack on Jan. 17, celebs and fans were stunned and took to Twitter to send the Garber family their condolences.
As one of the more beloved personalities on A&E’s Shipping Wars, celebs and fans alike were shocked and saddened when it was announced that Roy Garber had passed away on Jan. 17 following a major heart attack. Many took to Twitter to send heartfelt condolences and messages of grieving.
‘Shipping Wars’ Star Roy Garber Pases Away: A&E Stars React
A&E released a statement on Jan. 19 that read:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a member of the A&E family. Our thoughts are with Roy’s loved ones during this difficult time. He will be missed.
Shipping Wars has just finished airing its fifth season, so Roy’s...
As one of the more beloved personalities on A&E’s Shipping Wars, celebs and fans alike were shocked and saddened when it was announced that Roy Garber had passed away on Jan. 17 following a major heart attack. Many took to Twitter to send heartfelt condolences and messages of grieving.
‘Shipping Wars’ Star Roy Garber Pases Away: A&E Stars React
A&E released a statement on Jan. 19 that read:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a member of the A&E family. Our thoughts are with Roy’s loved ones during this difficult time. He will be missed.
Shipping Wars has just finished airing its fifth season, so Roy’s...
- 1/20/2014
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
So sad. The reality TV star passed away on Jan. 17 after suffering a major heart attack. He was just 49 years old.
Roy Garber was rushed to a Texas hospital on Jan. 17 after suffering heart attack, but unfortunately the Shipping Wars star could not be saved, and he passed away at the age of 49, according to TMZ.
Roy Garber: ‘Shipping Wars’ Star Passes Away
A&E sadly confirmed Roy’s death on the Shipping Wars Facebook page, posting a picture of Roy and a heartfelt message:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a member of the A&E family. Our thoughts are with Roy’s loved ones during this difficult time. He will be missed.
Roy had an ongoing heart condition, his family told TMZ. He leaves behind a longtime girlfriend, who confirmed his death, and his son Travis – who he raised by himself for over 18 years.
As...
Roy Garber was rushed to a Texas hospital on Jan. 17 after suffering heart attack, but unfortunately the Shipping Wars star could not be saved, and he passed away at the age of 49, according to TMZ.
Roy Garber: ‘Shipping Wars’ Star Passes Away
A&E sadly confirmed Roy’s death on the Shipping Wars Facebook page, posting a picture of Roy and a heartfelt message:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a member of the A&E family. Our thoughts are with Roy’s loved ones during this difficult time. He will be missed.
Roy had an ongoing heart condition, his family told TMZ. He leaves behind a longtime girlfriend, who confirmed his death, and his son Travis – who he raised by himself for over 18 years.
As...
- 1/19/2014
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Curtis Lepore and Jessi Smiles are two of the most beloved ‘stars’ on Vine, so needless to say their fans were shocked when Curtis was accused of raping Jessi, his ex-girlfriend, while she was asleep with a concussion.
How horrible! Curtis Lepore, who has over 3.4 million followers on Vine, allegedly raped his ex-girlfriend Jessi Smiles (whose real name is Jessica Vazquez) last summer when she was fast asleep with a concussion.
Curtis Lepore Accused Of Raping Jessi Smiles
Curtis and Jessie (who has about 2.7 million Vine followers) seemed like an Internet match made in heaven, until they mysteriously broke up last summer. TMZ reports that Jessi flew to see Curtis in Los Angeles last August, but they couple had a fight and they broke up. Then Jessi reportedly suffered a concussion while shooting a Vine video, and allowed her recent ex to come over and take care of her while she was recovering.
How horrible! Curtis Lepore, who has over 3.4 million followers on Vine, allegedly raped his ex-girlfriend Jessi Smiles (whose real name is Jessica Vazquez) last summer when she was fast asleep with a concussion.
Curtis Lepore Accused Of Raping Jessi Smiles
Curtis and Jessie (who has about 2.7 million Vine followers) seemed like an Internet match made in heaven, until they mysteriously broke up last summer. TMZ reports that Jessi flew to see Curtis in Los Angeles last August, but they couple had a fight and they broke up. Then Jessi reportedly suffered a concussion while shooting a Vine video, and allowed her recent ex to come over and take care of her while she was recovering.
- 1/17/2014
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer Mae Young has passed away after being under hospice care recently. Young died Tuesday at the age of 90, a WWE representative told E!"There will never be another Mae Young," said WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in a statement. "Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend out sincerest condolences to her family and friends." Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took to Twitter Thursday to share his thoughts on Young. "She's a wrestling pioneer. I...
- 1/17/2014
- by Sheila Cosgrove Baylis
- PEOPLE.com
The Playmate was found dead in a friend’s bathtub on Jan. 16, and she was only 34-years-old. The model had a life that was cut short but let’s take a moment to keep her memory alive with these photos of her life.
Cassandra Lynn Hensley was found dead on Jan. 16 in La. While the world waits for the coroner’s report, HollywoodLife.com wanted to remember the beautiful Playmate, who leaves behind a daughter.
Cassandra Lynn Hensley Found Dead Playboy Turns 60
The death was totally unexpected and TMZ claims that no one believes foul play was a factor. But what makes this even more sad, is that this Utah native loved life.
The former February 2006 playmate was always seen smiling and her friends have said nothing but wonderful things about her.
Senseless and tragic loss of such an amazing person. @missfeb06 @playboy...
Cassandra Lynn Hensley was found dead on Jan. 16 in La. While the world waits for the coroner’s report, HollywoodLife.com wanted to remember the beautiful Playmate, who leaves behind a daughter.
Cassandra Lynn Hensley Found Dead Playboy Turns 60
The death was totally unexpected and TMZ claims that no one believes foul play was a factor. But what makes this even more sad, is that this Utah native loved life.
The former February 2006 playmate was always seen smiling and her friends have said nothing but wonderful things about her.
Senseless and tragic loss of such an amazing person. @missfeb06 @playboy...
- 1/16/2014
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
The Playmate was found dead in a bathtub on Jan. 16, and now her friends are speaking out on Twitter. They are absolutely devastated that their friend is gone and they trying to keep her memory alive.
When Cassandra Lynn Hensley died, her friends immediately took to social media to tell the world that she was “amazing” and they will miss her.
Cassandra Lynn Hensley’s Playmate Friends Remember Her On Twitter
The death came as a shock, when TMZ first reported that the 34-year-old was found dead in her friend’s bathtub. She was Playboy‘s February 2006 centerfold.
Very sad to hear about the passing of Playmate Cassandra Lynn. I just reread our interview to remember her thoughts. http://t.co/Gg6QYQEHiO
— Jessica Vaugn (@JessicaVaugn) January 16, 2014
Senseless and tragic loss of such an amazing person. @missfeb06 @playboy...
When Cassandra Lynn Hensley died, her friends immediately took to social media to tell the world that she was “amazing” and they will miss her.
Cassandra Lynn Hensley’s Playmate Friends Remember Her On Twitter
The death came as a shock, when TMZ first reported that the 34-year-old was found dead in her friend’s bathtub. She was Playboy‘s February 2006 centerfold.
Very sad to hear about the passing of Playmate Cassandra Lynn. I just reread our interview to remember her thoughts. http://t.co/Gg6QYQEHiO
— Jessica Vaugn (@JessicaVaugn) January 16, 2014
Senseless and tragic loss of such an amazing person. @missfeb06 @playboy...
- 1/16/2014
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
After Playboy Playmate Cassandra Lynn Hensley, 34, was reportedly found dead at her friend’s home in L.A., her body is being examined to determine the cause of death. The results will be released on Jan. 17, Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Dept. of Coroner tells HollywoodLife.com Exclusively.
So sad! The family of Playboy Playmate and model Cassandra Lynn Hensley has been informed of her passing after she was reportedly found dead in her friend’s bathtub on Jan. 15. No foul play is suspected and the results of her autopsy should be available on Jan. 17.
Cassandra Lynn Hensley Death — Playmate’s Coroner’s Report Soon To Be Released
Police are investigating Cassandra’s death as a potential drug overdose, according to TMZ, and we could learn the truth as soon as tomorrow, Jan. 17. Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Dept. of Coroner tells HollywoodLife.com...
So sad! The family of Playboy Playmate and model Cassandra Lynn Hensley has been informed of her passing after she was reportedly found dead in her friend’s bathtub on Jan. 15. No foul play is suspected and the results of her autopsy should be available on Jan. 17.
Cassandra Lynn Hensley Death — Playmate’s Coroner’s Report Soon To Be Released
Police are investigating Cassandra’s death as a potential drug overdose, according to TMZ, and we could learn the truth as soon as tomorrow, Jan. 17. Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Dept. of Coroner tells HollywoodLife.com...
- 1/16/2014
- by tierneyhl
- HollywoodLife
A piece of U.S. television history died on Jan. 16, when ‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Russell Johnson — widely known as The Professor — died of natural causes. He was 89 years old.
Russell Johnson, the beloved Professor on Gilligan’s Island, died on Jan. 16 of natural causes at his home in Washington state. His old costar Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on the iconic show, announced his passing on her Facebook page later that same day.
Russell Johnson Dies Of Natural Causes
Russell lived a long and celebrated life. He was a veteran of World War II, where he earned a Purple Heart as well as a World War II Victory Medal for his service in the United States Army Air Force.
Russell Johnson On Acting
When he returned to the states as a member of the Army Reserve, Russell used the GI Bill to pay for his acting studies. He...
Russell Johnson, the beloved Professor on Gilligan’s Island, died on Jan. 16 of natural causes at his home in Washington state. His old costar Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on the iconic show, announced his passing on her Facebook page later that same day.
Russell Johnson Dies Of Natural Causes
Russell lived a long and celebrated life. He was a veteran of World War II, where he earned a Purple Heart as well as a World War II Victory Medal for his service in the United States Army Air Force.
Russell Johnson On Acting
When he returned to the states as a member of the Army Reserve, Russell used the GI Bill to pay for his acting studies. He...
- 1/16/2014
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
The world of wrestling is mourning the loss of one of its great female pioneers today after learning of the death of Johnnie Mae Young. The World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame star passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the age of 90, according to a representative of the organization. "There will never be another Mae Young," Vince McMahon, the chairman and chief executive of WWE, said in a statement. "Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend out sincerest condolences to her family and friends." WWE.com also released a statement about the professional star,...
- 1/16/2014
- E! Online
Hall of Fame professional wrestler Mae Young had died at the age of 90, the WWE reports.
"There will never be another Mae Young," said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. "Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends."
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"There will never be another Mae Young," said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. "Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends."
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- 1/15/2014
- by Sadie Gennis
- TVGuide - Breaking News
It’s a sad day in the world of wrestling. On Jan. 14, women’s wrestling pioneer Mae Young passed away at the age of 90. Now celebrities who were touched by her through their lives are speaking out and remembering the legend.
From Dwyane Johnson (Aka “The Rock”) to Triple H, some of the biggest names in wrestling have taken to Twitter to share what they loved about Mae Young, who professionally wrestled from the 1940s until 2013.
Celebs Remember Mae Young
“She’s a wrestling pioneer. I truly had deep affection & respect for “Aunty Mae” Young. Rip. #IMissUMae,” Dwayne wrote on Twitter, sharing an adorable photo (above).
The other big stars of WWE paid their respects with tweets:
#RIPTheOneandOnlyGreatMaeYoung Thank you for your example to my girls on how to get all you want out of life! #pioneer #legend #whatarun
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 15, 2014
Pretty crazy reading everyone’s tweets about...
From Dwyane Johnson (Aka “The Rock”) to Triple H, some of the biggest names in wrestling have taken to Twitter to share what they loved about Mae Young, who professionally wrestled from the 1940s until 2013.
Celebs Remember Mae Young
“She’s a wrestling pioneer. I truly had deep affection & respect for “Aunty Mae” Young. Rip. #IMissUMae,” Dwayne wrote on Twitter, sharing an adorable photo (above).
The other big stars of WWE paid their respects with tweets:
#RIPTheOneandOnlyGreatMaeYoung Thank you for your example to my girls on how to get all you want out of life! #pioneer #legend #whatarun
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 15, 2014
Pretty crazy reading everyone’s tweets about...
- 1/15/2014
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
Mae Young, a Hall Of Fame inducted professional wrestler, passed away at the age of 90, the WWE confirmed on Jan. 14. So sad.
Mae Young was very ill in the days leading up to her death. She reportedly entered the hospital on Dec. 31 and was soon moved into hospice care, Fox Sports reports. The WWE did not confirm a cause of death but did release a statement — read it below.
Mae Young Dead — Legend Passes Away At 90
Read the entire WWE statement, as reported by the Bleacher Report here:
“WWE is greatly saddened by the news that WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young, beloved member of the WWE family and oldest living squared circle personality, has passed at the age of 90.
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Johnnie Mae Young was truly one of the greatest female competitors to ever lace up a pair of boots. A proud competitor for three quarters of a...
Mae Young was very ill in the days leading up to her death. She reportedly entered the hospital on Dec. 31 and was soon moved into hospice care, Fox Sports reports. The WWE did not confirm a cause of death but did release a statement — read it below.
Mae Young Dead — Legend Passes Away At 90
Read the entire WWE statement, as reported by the Bleacher Report here:
“WWE is greatly saddened by the news that WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young, beloved member of the WWE family and oldest living squared circle personality, has passed at the age of 90.
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Johnnie Mae Young was truly one of the greatest female competitors to ever lace up a pair of boots. A proud competitor for three quarters of a...
- 1/15/2014
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
Professional wrestling legend Johnnie Mae Young has passed away at 90 years old. The announcement was made by WWE Tuesday night (Jan. 14) and echoed on the Twitter account of the company's chief brand officer, Stephanie McMahon.
"A true pioneer and legend has passed tonight. Long live the memory of my friend and WWE Hall of Famer," McMahon writes.
WWE CEO Vince McMahon also released a statement, reading, "There will never be another Mae Young. Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends."
Young made her in-ring debut in 1939 at 15 years old, leading to a career that eventually found her training wrestlers, including Mary Ellison, known in the wrestling world as The Fabulous Moolah, who became one of her closest friends.
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"A true pioneer and legend has passed tonight. Long live the memory of my friend and WWE Hall of Famer," McMahon writes.
WWE CEO Vince McMahon also released a statement, reading, "There will never be another Mae Young. Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends."
Young made her in-ring debut in 1939 at 15 years old, leading to a career that eventually found her training wrestlers, including Mary Ellison, known in the wrestling world as The Fabulous Moolah, who became one of her closest friends.
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- 1/15/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
WWE announced that the Ultimate Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig) will headline the 2014 class of WWE Hall of Fame inductees on Monday, Jan 13 after being out of the professional wrestling business for 18 years.
“The Ultimate Warrior was the most intense, colorful, competitive and outspoken Superstar in sports entertainment history, and his contributions to WWE were extraordinary. We are thrilled to induct The Ultimate Warrior into the WWE Hall of Fame,” Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO of WWE, said in a statement.
Throughout his wrestling career, Warrior, now 54, won two Intercontinental Championships and participated in one of the most passionate rivalries in professional wrestling with Hulk Hogan. One of Warrior’s most infamous matches was the WWE Championship match in WrestleMania VI, 1990, in which Warrior defeated Hogan to take the title.
Hulk Hogan Congratulates The Ultimate Warrior
Despite their rivalry, Hogan recently said that he was happy with Warrior’s upcoming...
“The Ultimate Warrior was the most intense, colorful, competitive and outspoken Superstar in sports entertainment history, and his contributions to WWE were extraordinary. We are thrilled to induct The Ultimate Warrior into the WWE Hall of Fame,” Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO of WWE, said in a statement.
Throughout his wrestling career, Warrior, now 54, won two Intercontinental Championships and participated in one of the most passionate rivalries in professional wrestling with Hulk Hogan. One of Warrior’s most infamous matches was the WWE Championship match in WrestleMania VI, 1990, in which Warrior defeated Hogan to take the title.
Hulk Hogan Congratulates The Ultimate Warrior
Despite their rivalry, Hogan recently said that he was happy with Warrior’s upcoming...
- 1/15/2014
- Uinterview
Mae Young, WWE Hall of Famer, died Tuesday, Jan. 14 after spending the last two weeks in hospice care.
The news of Young’s death comes less than one week after Young’s death was inaccurately reported. In the wake of Young’s hospitalization on Dec. 31, 2013, it was announced that Young was "gravely ill."
Mae Young Dies At Age 90
Young, a trailblazer for womens wrestling, began her career as a professional wrestler at 15-years-old in 1939 and had her last match in 2010, making history with her 8-decade career. She was the first Nwa U.S. Women’s Champion and was the third female inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame.
“There will never be another Mae Young. Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends,...
The news of Young’s death comes less than one week after Young’s death was inaccurately reported. In the wake of Young’s hospitalization on Dec. 31, 2013, it was announced that Young was "gravely ill."
Mae Young Dies At Age 90
Young, a trailblazer for womens wrestling, began her career as a professional wrestler at 15-years-old in 1939 and had her last match in 2010, making history with her 8-decade career. She was the first Nwa U.S. Women’s Champion and was the third female inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame.
“There will never be another Mae Young. Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends,...
- 1/15/2014
- Uinterview
The WWE Hall of Famer is very sick, but despite reports to the contrary, she has not passed away.
Mae Young is incredibly ill and on her death bed. Two different outlets reported that the 90-year-old had died, but the wrestling legend is still alive and battling her serious illness.
Mae Young Incredibly Ill & On Deathbed
The WWE star was a pioneer in her industry, and at 77, she was crowned “Miss Royal Rumble” She is the third woman to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
The S.C. Post and Courier falsely reported that she had been taken off life support and passed away, but they later corrected their mistake.
The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler had her first match in 1939 and has been hospitalized since Dec. 2013.
WWE Star Meets With Dying Child
She was known as The Amazing Mae Young, and started wrestling at 15!
Mae was born,...
Mae Young is incredibly ill and on her death bed. Two different outlets reported that the 90-year-old had died, but the wrestling legend is still alive and battling her serious illness.
Mae Young Incredibly Ill & On Deathbed
The WWE star was a pioneer in her industry, and at 77, she was crowned “Miss Royal Rumble” She is the third woman to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
The S.C. Post and Courier falsely reported that she had been taken off life support and passed away, but they later corrected their mistake.
The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler had her first match in 1939 and has been hospitalized since Dec. 2013.
WWE Star Meets With Dying Child
She was known as The Amazing Mae Young, and started wrestling at 15!
Mae was born,...
- 1/10/2014
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
World Wresting Entertainment Hall of Famer Mae Young, a pioneer in the realm of women's wrestling, is gravely ill and has been under hospice care for the past month, according to reports. Wrestling columnist Mike Mooneyham, of the Charleston, S.C. Post and Courier, incorrectly reported Thursday that Young had died after being taken off life support, but later corrected his post. TMZ.com also reported the story. Young's career spanned some nine decades, from her first bout in 1939 to her success as a septuagenarian contender. In 2000 - at the age of 77 - she was crowned "Miss Royal Rumble." Eight years later,...
- 1/10/2014
- by Michele Corriston
- PEOPLE.com
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