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WWE Survivor Series 2009 Recap and Results

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:42 +0000

Survivor Series Elimination Match: John Morrison, Matt Hardy, Evan Bourne, Shelton Benjamin, & Finlay vs. The Miz, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, & Jack Swagger
- Dolph Ziggler was eliminated by Evan Bourne after being hit by Evan's shooting star press.
- Evan was eliminated by McIntyre after he hit the double arm under-hook DDT.
- Finlay was eliminated after Sheamus hit him with a kick to the face.
- Referee Scott Armstrong was kneed in the back of the head by Sheamus and was taken out of the match. Since the move was determined to be accidental, Sheamus wasn't disqualified. Jack Swagger was eliminated after being hit by the Morrison's Star Ship Pain.
- With the aid of Sheamus, Miz hit the Skull Crushing Finale on Shelton Benjamin to eliminate him.
- Sheamus kicked Morrison in the knee and then hit his version of the Razor's Edge on him to get the win for his team.
Survivors: The Miz, Drew McIntyre, & Sheamus
Winners: The Miz, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Jack Swagger, & Dolph Ziggler

Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair Photo Gallery

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:55:25 +0000

Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair both made their returns to the ring to battle each other at Hulkamania: Let the Battle Begin. For a photographic recap of this match as well as information about who else wrestled and won on this show, check out this photo gallery from night one of the tour.

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Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair Photo Gallery originally appeared on About.com Professional Wrestling on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 16:55:25.

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How Rich is Vince McMahon?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:41 +0000

As a requirement for running for the Senate, Linda McMahon filed a financial disclosure form. The Connecticut Post dug through the 108 page filing and determined that Vince and Linda McMahon have assets totaling anywhere from $103.7 million to $355.13 million. In addition to that, Vince McMahon also holds 4 assets that were recorded as being worth "more than $1 million".

The huge range in numbers is due to some loopholes in the form that allow certain details of the candidates holdings to be lumped into categories while also limiting what must be reported about the spouse of the candidate. As an example of that loophole, Vince McMahon's salary was listed as being "over $1,000". According to Reuters, his salary was a little over $850,000.

In 2000, Vince McMahon made the Forbes Richest 400 in America list and they valued his assets at the time as being worth $1.1 billion. In 2000, the stock of WWE hit an all-time high of $22 and it currently trades for around $16. However, that $6 change in stock price is offset by dividends of approximately the same amount.

Even with the XFL debacle, I still find it very difficult to believe that Vince McMahon has lost over $700 million this decade. That leads me to conclude that one of the four miscellaneous assets has to be his shares of Class B common stock in WWE.

According to a 2004 filing statement, Vince McMahon owns 47.1 million shares of Class B common stock which has a 1:1 value compared to the class A shares that are currently trading for around $16. That turns out to be a little more than $750 million.

Adding that $750 million number to the range previously provided by the Connecticut Post, Vince and Linda McMahon are worth anywhere from $854 million to $1.1 billion.

_{Photo of Vince McMahon at the press conference for McMahon's Million Dollar Mania: Will Ragozzino/Getty Images}

How Rich is Vince McMahon? originally appeared on About.com Professional Wrestling on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 21:52:41.

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WWE Survivor Series 2009 Predictions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:21:23 +0000

The Survivor Series takes place on Sunday night and that means it is prediction time. As is always the case, you can let me and other readers of this site know what you think will be happening at the second longest running PPV in WWE history by clicking on the comments link at the bottom of this post.

Survivor Series Elimination Match: John Morrison, Matt Hardy, Evan Bourne, Shelton Benjamin, & Finlay vs. The Miz, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, & Jack Swagger - Since the Miz got the victory over John Morison last month, I can see Morrison getting some payback here with his team winning. I think Morrison's team will be helped by Sheamus getting disqualified for continuing his overboard assaults and I think that Evan Bourne will be the victim of Sheamus' viciousness. As far as the Miz goes, I see him getting eliminated after a double team move with Jack Swagger goes horribly wrong. A feud between the Miz and Swagger has been teased for weeks and I think something happens here that will cause the feud to get physical. Predicted Winners: Team Morrison

Wordless Wednesday

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:45:45 +0000

Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair arrived in Australia yesterday for their series of matches taking place next week. At a press conference later that day, Flair bloodied Hogan (video of the attack). For more information about Hulkamania: Let the Battle Begin, check out the official website of the tour.

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Wordless Wednesday originally appeared on About.com Professional Wrestling on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 07:45:45.

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Hulk Hogan DVD Review

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:03 +0000

WWE Home Video has just released Hulk Hogan's Unreleased Collector's Series on DVD. A funny thing happened between the making of this DVD set and the release of it. Hulk signed with TNA Wrestling. With the release of this DVD, the WWE finds themselves indirectly helping to promote their rival.

However, just to show you how good of a businessman Vince McMahon is compared to the people in charge of TNA, Vince McMahon finds himself making money on the recent buzz about Hogan signing with the competition and the promotion of his book. TNA on the other hand has zero Hulk Hogan merchandise available for sale. Seriously TNA, how hard is it to make a t-shirt and then sell it on your website? While their in-ring product has improved tremendously, poor business decisions like this make me wonder about the future of that company.

As far as this DVD goes, it contains 27 matches that have never been released on DVD before. In addition to telling you whether you should buy this DVD or not, my review will also guide you as to when you should buy this DVD in regards to other Hulk Hogan DVD sets.

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Hulk Hogan DVD Review originally appeared on About.com Professional Wrestling on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 16:27:03.

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TNA Turning Point 2009 Recap and Results

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:59:01 +0000

X Division Championship: Champion Amazing Red vs. Homicide - Amazing Red was accompanied to the ring by Don West. When Red went for a moonsault, he was caught by a diamond cutter. Homicide then put Red on the top turnbuckle and went for a top rope huracanrana but Red blocked it and hit the Code Red to get the win. Winner: Amazing Red

Review of Survivor Series Anthology Volume 2: 1992-1996

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:44 +0000

Last week, I reviewed the first volume of the Survivor Series Anthology. After five years of this event, the WWE made several changes to it. On this volume of the set you will notice that there was a change of the play-by-play man in the announcing booth and the focus of the event was shifted away from tag team elimination matches. One of these changes made for a better experience and one was a bad move. To find out which was which, click here to read my review for Survivor Series Anthology: 1992-1996.

Review of Survivor Series Anthology Volume 2: 1992-1996 originally appeared on About.com Professional Wrestling on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 08:00:44.

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Survivor Series Quiz

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:05:01 +0000

The Survivor Series is the second longest running annual WWE PPV event. Take this quiz to see just how much you know about the event. Are you championship material or a Gobbledy Gooker? Read more...

Survivor Series Quiz originally appeared on About.com Professional Wrestling on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 00:05:01.

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The Tragic Anniversary of Eddie Guerrero's Death

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:05:10 +0000

Today marks the four year anniversary of the passing of Eddie Guerrero. While he may be gone, he will never be forgotten by his many fans.

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The Tragic Anniversary of Eddie Guerrero's Death originally appeared on About.com Professional Wrestling on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 00:05:10.

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