Hello again, and welcome to the cleverly named “Iron Side of the Stories,” where I run through some of the big stories of the week, with my thoughts. Let’s get right to it.
WWE Produced Owen Hart Documentary In The Works
Just announced today at www.wrestlingdvdnews.com, on what would have been the 50th birthday of the late Owen Hart, WWE is working on the long awaited Owen Hart documentary. Perhaps even more shocking than the creation of the DVD is the fact that Owen’s widow Martha Hart has given her blessing to the WWE to go forward in creating the documentary.
Finally. Since his tragic passing in May of 1999, wrestling fans worldwide have been waiting for a documentary that would pay tribute to one of the most beloved wrestlers in the history of WWE. We are finally going to get it. No release date has been announced. I personally cannot wait, and I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the DVD will drop sometime near the beginning of 2016– right around WWE Hall of Fame induction announcement time. After waiting far too long, not only will we get an in depth feature on “The Rocket,” but we just may get that final “must have” induction into the H.O.F.
Chris Jericho Announced As The Host of WWE Tough Enough
Y2J has just been revealed as the host of the new incarnation of WWE’s Tough Enough series. In my opinion, that decision is just as good as the previous one that saw Stone Cold Steve Austin host the show. Jericho has been with the WWE on and off for nearly twenty years, not to mention time he spent in WCW, ECW, WAR, as well as many independents across the U.S. and Canada. Jericho was also trained in Stu Hart’s infamous Dungeon. When you talk credible training and experience, the front man of Fozzy is a great choice to host this season of T.E.
Sami Zayn Injured
Monday on Raw, Sami Zayn had the opportunity of a lifetime, taking on John Cena has part of Cena’a United States Championship Open Challenge in front of a rabid hometown crowd Montreal, Canada. Zayn was so excited that before he even entered the ring, it appeared that he injured his right shoulder. Despite this, Zayn went on to wrestle an excellent match with one of the biggest stars in wrestling history.
Unfortunately, the rumor going around is that Zayn’s injury may put him on the shelf for two or three months. Sami had just returned from an injury to the same shoulder. Will this halt his momemtum? I don’t think so. NXT is the “in” thing in wrestling right now, and between the following that he’s amassed while competing for NXT and his incredible performance this past Monday night, I think it’s safe to say that if Sami needs time off, he’ll be greeted with open arms from the WWE Universe upon returning.
Global Force Announces Roster
After much anticipation the first names for Jef f Jarrett’s Global Force has been announced. The names include the likes of Justin Gabriel, D.H. Smith, Lance Hoyt, and Bullet Club’s Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. It seems as though the promotion has grabbed a hold of quite a few talents that have been cutting their teeth in Japan for a while now (Gabriel the only exception, as he recently left WWE). I can dig it, especially the addition of two Bullet Club members, arguably the most popular group in pro wrestling at this moment. I’m excited to see who else gets named!
That’s it for this week. If you’re near north east Ohio, come see me at Olde Wrestling in Lakewood, Ohio tomorrow. I’ll have a mustache. That in itself should sell you on the show.
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-Greg
