WWE Unhappy W/ Tough Enough Cast, Venis Praises M-Dogg
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
– According to sources, WWE was unhappy with the original batch of Tough Enough contestants. As noted earlier here on the website, they were chosen by Shed Media and USA Network officials. The source notes that WWE was unhappy with the amount of indy wrestlers that were chosen. The original people in charge of casting were then replaced by a guy who previously worked closely with WWE's Kevin Dunn.
– We noted yesterday here on the website that indy star Matt "M-Dogg" Cross is a contestant on Tough Enough. Former WWE star Val Venis praised his work with the following tweet: "Congrats to Matt Cross on being part of the cast of tough enough. The M-Dogg is amazing and should be a fav to win the whole damn show!"
– Road Warrior Animal will be doing he following book signings for the The Road Warriors: Danger, Death and the Rush of Wrestling book, which will be released on March 1st:
- 3/10 at Barnes & Noble Midwest Plaza in Minneapolis, MN at 12 PM
- 3/10 at Barnes & Noble in Roseville, MN at 7 PM
- 3/17 at Mall of America Rounda in Bloomington, MN at 6 PM
- 4/14 at Barnes & Noble in Arlington Heights, IL at 7 PM
- 4/15 at Barnes & Noble in Joliet, IL at 7 PM
– Here is the listing of upcoming wrestling books:
March 1st ? Road Warrior Animal: Danger, Death and the Rush of Wrestling
Delivering an inside account of one of wrestling's most famous fighters, this autobiography offers a rare chance to learn about Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis's life both inside and outside the ring. Revealing riveting stories about his participation in the 1980s and 1990s superstar wrestling team the Road Warriors, it recounts memorable fights with his partner Mike "Hawk" Hegstrand. He describes how he and Mike rose to become a revolutionary tag team?reinventing themselves with spiky accessories and wearing face paint before it was popular?and chronicles famous rivalries, movement between different wrestling associations, and dealing with Mike's longtime struggle with drugs and alcohol. He also invites fans into his personal life and discusses his family and newfound Christian faith. Featuring stories of incredible physical feats and deep-felt companionship, this testimony will help fans relive the glory days of a wrestling legacy.
- April 19th – Death Clutch: My Story of Determination, Domination, and Survival by Pal Heyman and Brock Lesnar
- April 26th ? WWE Heroes ? Undertaker: Timequake (Trade Paperback)
- June 1st, 2011 ? Jake Shannon: Say Uncle!: Catch-As-Catch-Can and the Roots of Mixed Martial Arts, Pro Wrestling, and Modern Grappling
- June 1st, 2011 – Wrestling's 101 Strangest Matches by Oliver Hurley
- June 28th, 2011 – Countdown to Lockdown in Paperback by Mick Foley
- June 28th, 2011 – Wrestling the Hulk: My Life on the Ropes by Linda Hogan.
- July 19th, 2011: The Heyman Hustle – Wrestling's Most Extreme Promoter Tells All by Paul Heyman