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WWE Network has added “Slam City†to their Original Programming in the VOD section. Based on the Mattel toy line of the same name, the series of animated shorts are based on the premise that a new character, The Finisher, has fired all of the WWE stars, who have to venture into their home, Slam City, and get new jobs. It’s all very silly, Looney Tunes inspired stuff but there’s a cute charm to them as well. There are four episodes up now featuring John Cena, Damien Sandow, Big Show, Alberto Del Rio, Kane and Santino Marella. The show was originally slated to debut online on Royal Rumble weekend.
This week’s Wrestlemania Rewind will focus on John Cena’s Wrestlemania in-ring debut against Big Show at Wrestlemania 20. This week’s WWE Countdown will look at the biggest “backstabbings†in the business. If they don’t have Barry Windham turning on Lex Luger to join the Four Horsemen in 1988, well, then I demand a recount!
Also added to the VOD section are three episode of the Legends of Wrestling roundtables, featuring shows on Monday Night Raw, Important Moments in wrestling and Texas wrestling personalities. Thanks to Ian.
Mike Motley sent word that the 12/22/91 Madison Square Garden event in the WWE Network VOD area is actually the event from 11/30/91.
Zack sent word that the AJ Lee vs. Natalya match on Main Event last weekend was actually the longest WWE Divas title bout in history
The Tragos/Thesz Museum issued the following:
Jim Ross and Jason Sanderson added to HOF committee
WATERLOO, Iowa—Two influential figures in professional wrestling will take an active role in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. Jim Ross and Jason Sanderson have been added to the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame’s selection committee.
“Both Jim Ross and Jason Sanderson have had a major impact on the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, and professional wrestling as a whole,” said Gerald Brisco, president of the selection committee. “I’m honored that both will help lead us.”
Ross was the 2011 recipient of the Lou Thesz Award. He is one of the most recognized names in professional wrestling. Ross is best-known as a professional wrestling commentator and for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment.
“I am honored to have been asked to take a more active role in this great organization,” said Ross. “In our lives, we can’t move forward if we are unaware of our past.”
Sanderson has the unique distinction of being honored three times by the George Tragos/Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Like Ross, Sanderson was a recipient of the Lou Thesz Award (2008).
“My awareness and appreciation of wrestling’s heritage is what led me to become involved with Dan Gable Museum,” said Sanderson. “Their efforts to preserve professional wrestling, as well as promote the legacy of wrestlers, showcases the best our sport has to offer.”
Ross and Sanderson will be in attendance for the 2014 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame inductions on July 18-19.
The 2014 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction class includes Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Wilbur Snyder (posthumously), Dallas Page (Frank Gotch Award), Larry Hennig (Lou Thesz Award), Randy Couture (George Tragos Award), and Larry Matysik (Jim Melby Award).
There are still a few all access passes available for the weekend. All access passes are $100 each.
All-access passes include:
--Special admission to the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame reception on Thursday, July 17. Reception includes a tribute to the life of Mad Dog Vachon.
--Front row ticket to the Impact Pro Wrestling show on Friday night with professional wrestling legends.
--Ticket to the talent evaluation seminar led by Hall of Famer Gerry Brisco. (Jim Ross plans on being in Waterloo for the talent evaluation as well).
--Admission ticket to Saturday’s autograph signing at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum with first in line preference.
--Story hour with professional wrestling legends.
--Ticket to the Hall of Fame induction banquet featuring acceptance speeches from the 2013 induction class.
2014 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame schedule
Thursday, July 17
6 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and a tribute to the life of Mad Dog Vachon. Reception with appetizers and drinks following ribbon cutting.
(All-access pass holders and hall of fame inductees only).
Friday, July 18
Noon – Impact Pro Wrestling evaluation with Gerald Brisco and Jim Ross at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
5:30 p.m. – Doors open to the Impact Pro Wrestling show at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Autographs with professional wrestling legends begins.
7 p.m. – Impact Pro Wrestling show starts at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
Saturday, July 19
9 a.m. to noon – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for all-access pass holders. Special live broadcast of Takedown Wrestling radio with Scott Casber airs from the Dan Gable Museum.
11:00 a.m. – Story hour with professional wrestling legends.
(All-access pass holders only).
11:55 a.m. – Exclusive raffle for all access pass holders.
Noon – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum to general public.
12:30 p.m. – Salute to the legacy of Baron Von Raschke (includes panel discussion with professional wrestling legends) at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.
1:30 p.m. – Autograph signing with professional wrestling legends at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.
(All-access pass holders allowed to enter first).
5 p.m. – Hall of Fame reception at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
6 p.m. – Induction banquet at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
7 p.m. – Induction ceremony at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center with Arda Ocal as master of ceremonies
Sunday, July 20
9 a.m. – Special breakfast at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum
(Lifetime members and Hall of Famers only).
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