Friday, August 3, 2012

History Of Stone Cold

Steve Austin, better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American film and television actor, producer, and retired professional wrestler.

Born: December 18, 1964 (age 47)

Height: 1.85 m

Steve Austin - better known as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, - is a retired professional wrestler and an American actor. His first professional match in 1990 was hardly glamorous, making him a mere $20. Several years later, he was one of the most popular wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), known for being a rebel who defies all authority,  making over $1 million annually. Professional wrestler, born Steve Austin Anderson, on December 18,1964, in Victoria Texas.Raised by his mother and stepfather, Ken Williams, he never knew his biological father, and soon took Williams's name, Steve grew up in Edma, Texas ,as part of a big family. In high school, he was inducted into the National Honor Society before winning a football scholarship to the University of North Texas. In 1987, just a few few credits shy of a degree in physical education, Steve Williams dropped out of college and began working on a loading dock near Houston, Texas. In 1989, after developing a serious interest in professional wrestling, Williams joined a new wrestling school in Dallas. After graduation, he joined the United States Wrestling Association and in 1990 had his first professional match. During his first year on the tour, Williams traveled around the Southern United States, earning $20 a fight and living in his car. In 1991, having dropped his good guy persona and taken on a new name, "Stunning" Steve Austin, he made his World Championship Wrestling (WCW) debut.

During his career with WCW, Austin formed a partnership with "Fl yin" Brian Pill man: as the "Hollywood Blonds", as they won the 1993 World Tag Team Championship. Austin also won the 1993 WCW United States Championship. In 1994, he tore his trice p while wrestling in Japan and subsequently fired by WCW, rejection he would not forget easily. After a stint in Extreme Championship Wrestling, Austin signed with the world Wrestling Federation (WWF) in late 1995. Another revamping of his image resulted in a new name, "Stone Cold", a new bald-headed look, and a new signature finishing move, the "Stone Cold Stunner".

From 1995 to 1999,Austin won four federation championships and numerous other tag team and individual titles. His persistence became legendary: after suffering a serious nerve injury to his neck in early 1997, Austin came back to win WWF championship that year. He has a reputation among his fans as an aggressive  rebel who defines all authority, especially the infamous owner of WWF, Vince McMahon. Austin's long-running feud with McMahon, extending to several bouts within the ring had the WWF television ratings and increased the WWF most popular wrestler. In 1998 alone,he made an estimated $1.2 million salary plus a huge sum in merchandising royalties.

In addition to his huge success in WWF ,Austin  has pursued an interest in acting. In 1998 and 1999 he appeared on several episodes of the TV series Nash Bridges as Jake Cage a renegade policeman assisting the show's good guys.

Austin marriage to his first wife Kathny was annulled .His second wife Jeannie whom he married in 1995 once served his valet ,Lady Blossom . They have two children.

In January 2000,Austin underwent spinal surgery in order to correct damage dome during his years of wrestling putting him out of commission for six months to a year.

   
 

Thursday, August 2, 2012

History Of Rock

Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known by his ring name The Rock is American actor and professional wrestler who appears for WWE on RAW brand. He is often credited as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Johnson was a college football player.
Born: May 2,1972 (age 40),Hayward

Height:1.96 m

Weight:125 kg

He gained mainstream fame as a wrestler in the World Wrestling Federation from 1996 to 2004 and was first third generation superstar in the company's history, Johnson was quickly given a push as a heroic character in the WWF,originally billed as "Rocky Maivia" and then as "The Rock". He would subsequently turn into a villain as a member of the Nation of Domination in 1997. Two years after he joined the WWF,Johnson won the WWF Championship and became one of the most popular wrestler within he company's history for his engaging interviews and promos. Johnson is regarded by many as one of the greatest talkers in professional wrestling history, Rock was third by the fans for his microphone ability behind Roddy Piper and Stone Cold Steve Austin who were second and first respectively.

He widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestler of all time. He won a total of 16 championships in WWE\F. This included nine World Heavy Weight Championships , 2 WWF Intercontinental Championship and 5 times Tag Team Championship. He was sixth WWF\E triple crown Champion,and the winner of the 2000 Royal Rumble.

On the February 14 , 2011 episode of RAW the Rock revealed as the Host of the Wrestle Mania XXVII appealing live on RAW  for the first time in almost seven years. During a lengthy promo that ran 20 minutes over the usual RAW ending time,the Rock addressed the fans , Michael Cole, The Miz and John Cena calling Big fat bowl of Fruity Pebbles as a response of a shoot interview Cena did on the Rock a couple of years ago.

From February 27, 2012 and up to Wrestle Mania, The Rock and John Cena had various verbal conformations on Raw nut they never came to blows. On march 12,2012 edition of RAW,The Rock hosted his first Rock Concert after 8 years since 2004. The Rock also explained that having beaten Hulk Hogan and  Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestle Mania he needed to beat Cena to become greatest wrestler of all time.

At Wrestle Mania XXVIII The Rock faced Cena in the main event match which had been building for a year and that was billed as "once in a lifetime". The climax of the match came when Cena made the mistake  of  attempting the Peoples Elbow on Rock as the Rock countered with the Rock Bottom to seal victory . The next night on RAW Rock praised Cena for putting a good fight calling their match an honor. The Rock then vowed to once again become WWE Champion. Johnson would announce that he would get to face whoever the WWE Champion is at Royal Rumble. During the show, the Rock have encountered with both CM Punk,Daniel Bryan and Cena all showing a desire to face the Rock,with Cena wanting a rematch but would similarly get assaulted by CM Punk.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

History Of Sin Cara

Luis Ignascio Urive Alvride is a Mexican Iuchadore enmascarado ,or masked professional wrestle,signed with WWE and appearing on the both RAW and Smack Down television programs under the name Sin Cara.


Born: December 22,1982 (age 29), Mexico City

Height: 5'7'' (1.70m)

Weight: 180.8 ibs(82kg)

He is best known for his time in the lucha libre promotion Conseio Mudial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) under the ring name Mistico where since 2006 he was the main tectonic in CMLL and the biggest box office draw in all of Mexico. Mistico is Spanish for "Mystic", a religious ring character who is the story line protege of the wrestling priest Fray Tormenta. Upon signing with WWE in January 2011, Urive was repackaged as Sin Cara.

Urive is the son of Mnuel Almanza who wrestle under the ring name " Dr Karonte" the brother of wrestler Astri Boy, Argos,Argenis and an unspecific member of Los Mini Psycho Circus,the cousin of wrestler Magnus and the nephew of CMLL booker Tony Salazar.

On January 30 , 2011 he came to WWE as Sin Cara on his appearance he attacked United States Champion Sheamus,saving former champion Daniel Bryan. In similar appearance he came to Smack Down to attack Jack Swagger. He teamed up withe John Cena to defeat The Miz and Alex Riley.Sin Cara started story line  with Chavo Guerrero. He made his pay - per - view at Over The Limit defeating Chavo Guerrero.He moved on to feuding with Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase while teaming with Daniel Bryan. His undefeated streak came to end when he was defeated by former World Heavy Weight Champion Cristian. 

He participated in Money In The bank but was unsuccessful. He was eliminated after he suffered a legitimate injury on a dive out of ring. It was later announced that he had a patellae tendon rupture,which would require surgery and sideline for six  to nine month.

He returned on May 19 , 2012 at WWE live event in Florence, South Carolina,defeating Huncio in the opening match of the event. He returned Smack Down by defeating Heath Slater. He returned RAW by defeating his old rival Huncio. He was the last to qualify for The Money In The Bank for World Heavy Weight by defeating Heath Slater nut was won by Dolph Ziggler.

History Of Undertaker

Mark William Calaway is an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name The Undertaker. He is signed to WWE and is the company's most tenured performer.

Born: March 24, 1965 (age 47), Houston

Full Name: Mark William Calaway

Height:2.08 m

He first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted Dilbiases mystery partner at Survivor Series. At first he was a heel. but he later turned face, around Wrestle mania VIII. He has held the WWF World Title on two separate occasions, first at the 1991 Survivor Series from the champion, Hulk Hogan. Hogan won the title back shortly after thereafter only to be stripped of the title due to circumstances by which he won the match Undertaker won the title at Wrestle mania XIII from Sycho Sid Mark.

The Undertaker first did "The last ride" to Edge in June 30,2000 on WWE Smack Down. One of the 100 Greatest Wrestler of 20 th Century who won WWE World heavy Weight Champion 4 times, World Tag Team Champion 6 times and WWF Hardcore Champion 1 times. After his victory over Triple H The Undertaker is now up to an incredible 19-0 winning Streak at WWE main events.He also wrestled in Hell in a Cell match against Mick Foley at King Of The Ring with a broken foot.
 

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

History Of The Great Khali

Dalip Sing Rana better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian professional wrestler,actor,and power lifter. He is currently working for WWE as a member of a Smack Down roster.

Born : August 27,1972 (age 39), Dhirana

Height: 2.16 m

Weight: 180 kg

He was an officer in Punjab state police, he was also a lobourer. Sing is one time World Heavyweight Champion and as appeared in the Films "The Longest Yard(2005) and "Get Smart"(2008). The World Heavyweight Championship is also his first ever championship through out his wrestling career. Under the ring name "Giant Sing", Dalip Sing first became a professional wrestler for All Pro Wrestling (APW) in United States, making his first appearance in October 2000, when teaming with Tony Jones against West Side Playaz.

On January 2 ,Sing became the first Indian professional wrestler to be signed to a contract by WWE he was assigned to the Deep South Wrestling development territory for training where he wrestled under his real name. With Daivari by his side,the unnamed sing debuted WWE television on April 7 episode of  "Smack Down" attacking the undertaker and leaving him out cold during his match with Mark Henry and thus causing no contest.
The next week he was introduced as "The Great Khali". Daivari explained that he now finally had a client that would destroy The Undertake. Khali made his in ring debut on April 21 edition of "Smack Down" defeating Funaki. On May 12 edition of "Smack Down" Khali faced World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio and was victorious. In the match against Undertaker on The Judgement Day Khali again defeated his opponent. Khali challenged undertaker in a Punjabi prison match but due to health problem he was replaced by The Big Show. The Khali faced his first defeat at The Last man Standing match with Undertaker.

On the January 8 episode of Raw he battled John Cena in a main event. Khali won the match by disqualification when John Cena hit him with a steel chair. On April 30 edition of Raw Khali attacked Shawn Michaels,Edge and Randy Ortan backstage. He then attacked WWE Champion Cena sending a message that he wanted his title but was unsuccessful as he tapped out at John Cenas STFU. Khali was later first time pinned by Cena.

In late 2007 and early 2008, Khali was put in a programme with Finlay usually trying to assault Homswoggle but with Finlay stopping him.


Monday, July 30, 2012

History Of Alberto Del Rio

Alberto Rodriguez is an Mexican professional wrestler signed to WWE,performing under the ring name  Alberto Del Rio and appearing on Smack Down brand.

Born: May 25,1977 (37 years), San Luis Potosi

Height:1.96m

Weight:108kg

Alberto Rodriguez is a former two time WWE Champion while also being the 2011 Royal Rumble winner,outlasting 39 other participants to win the largest Royal Rumble match ever, and 2011 Mr Money in the bank(Raw). Before working for WWE ,he used the name Dos Caras Jr as both a mixed martial artist and luchador is mostly Mexico and Japan. He worked in both of Mexico's main wrestling promotions and achieved success in Conseio Mundial DE lucha Libre(CMLL), where he is a former CMLL World Heavyweight champion.

Son of noted luchador Dos Caras nephew of Mil Mascaras and Sicodelico and cousin to Sicodelico Jr and Hijo DE Sicodelico Rodriguez is a part of one of the most well known Mexican wrestling families. The name Dos Caras translated to Two Faces, referring to the symbol of a double headed eagle on his mask.

On the June 25,2010 episode of Smack Down he debuted on a pre taped promotional video as the unmasked Alberto del Rio. After two months he debuted on the August 20 episode of Smack Down by defeating Rey Mysterio in main event using his cross arm bar. Following week he attacked Rey Mysterio after his match against Kane. He also defeated Matt Hardy who was playing a last match in the company via submission. Same night Cristian challenged him although he declined the challenged he injured Cristian. On January 7,2011 he defeated Rey Mysterio in a two out of three falls match with help of his personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez to end his feud with Mysterio. Now he has begun rivalry with former World Heavyweight Champion and hasn't defeated him to win the title. After losing opportunity to win title against Sheamus he was taking out his frustration on Zack Ryder but Rey Mysterio was there to assault him. Later team of Dolph Ziggler and Del Rio were defeated by Rey Mysterio and Sheamus.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

History Of Santino Marella

Anthony Carelli, best known by the ring name Santino Marella  is an Italian-Canadian professional wrestler,mixed material artist and judoka,signed to WWE and appearing on both it's RAW and Smack Down.

Born:March 14,1979(age 33),Mississauga

Height:1.78m

Weight:103 kg

Anthony Carelli is reigning United States Champion. In addition to this he is a two time Intercontinental Champion and former Tag Team Champion with Vladimir Kozlov.

In the United States, Carelli took wrestling classes and worked for the Ohio Valley Wrestling(OVW) a development territory for the national World Wrestling Entertainment(WWE) upon joining(OVW, Carelli was given the ring name Johnny Geo Basco.While there,he was involved in an infamous incident with Jim Cornette the company's head booker and part-owner.After a storyline where he was supposed to act afraid of the Boogeyman but instead laughed,Cornette yelled at and slapped Carelli leading to Cornette being removed from his position as booker of OVW by WWE.

Paul was appionted OVW booker to replace Cornette and changed Carelli's ring name from Johnny Geo Basco to Boris Alexiey, giving him a Russian shoot fighter gimmick. As Alexiey he made his debut on April 12,2006 along with manager and comrade,Mr Stroneko. With his mew gimmick as 10-second win over wrestler named Deway.He was called up to the active roster a month later.

On march 5 episode of RAW,Marella defeated Jack Swagger to win the United States Championship. On he following Smack down ,Marella successfully defended his title against Swagger in a steel cage match,after he managed to escape through the cage door. At Wrestle Mania XXVIII Santino served as the team captain of team Teddy. However his team was defeated by team Johnny,following interference from Eva. On the following edition of Raw,Marella successfully defended his title against Swagger and Dolph Ziggler in a triple threat match.On April 16 edition of Raw Super Show ,Marella successfully defended his title against David Otunga. In the pre show of Extreme Rules , Marella defeated the miz to remain the United States Champion. The following night on Raw Marella competed in Beat the clock-against The Miz to earn WWE Champion but was unsuccessful at Over The Limit. Marella then started rivalry with Alberto Del Rio's personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez which led to a non title Tuxedo match which he won successful. At money in the bank he was unsuccessful and the match was won by Dolph Ziggler.