Ron Killings injured, UK news and notes, and more Submitted by William Martinez on Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 12:40 PM EST
Ron Killings suffered an injury that caused a cut on top of his head during his NWA title defense against Monte Brown at last night's NWA-TNA pay-per-view. Killings was feeling some numbness and tingling but did continue the match. Killings was actually scheduled to face Brian Lawler later in the evening but the TNA trainer held him out of the match despite Killings wanting to go on with it. TNA officials don't think this is a serious injury.
Triple H and Shawn Michaels will guest on WWE Byte This! tomorrow at 4 PM EST at WWE.com.
Eye sore! Stratus, Robinson irritated after Mud Match Trish Stratus and referee Charles Robinson had severely irritated eyes after the Stratus vs. Stacy Keibler Bra & Panties Mud Match on RAW. (Robinson was also tossed in the pool of mud.) "Everyone involved had graininess in our eyeballs," Stratus told WWE.com in a phone interview. "We knew it was just a matter of getting all that sand and mud out." Click for Full Article
- Following recent complaints from UK viewers regarding the heavy editing of WWE programming, Sky TV sent out the following statement:
"...Sky does not, in general, edit World Wrestling Entertainment Raw and also other WWE programmes. We are sent a version from the States, which basically is already edited.
However, Sky will edit scenes, which the ITC (Independent Television Commission) may deem to be unacceptable.
Sky are currently in negotiations with WWE regarding season 2 of Tough Enough.
Sky has no plans to broadcast World Wrestling Entertainment Sunday Night Heat or WWE Confidential. However, your interest in this sport has been noted and passed to Sky Sports for their attention. I trust that the above information will be of assistance.
Thank you for your continued interest in Sky..."
- As confirmed FIRST on LOP:UK, The Smackdown brand will be touring the UK in October. World Wrestling Entertainment sent out the following press release revealing the details:
THE WWE REBELLION TOUR IS COMING TO THE UK!
Get ready to experience the action and excitement of World Wrestling Entertainment LIVE in England and Northern Ireland!
First, the "Road to Rebellion" show will arrive at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Friday, October 25.
Manchester will host "Rebellion" on Saturday, October 26 at the Evening News Arena.
And don't miss "Rebellion Aftermath" the next day, Sunday, October 27 at the Sheffield Arena.
WWE SmackDown! Superstars scheduled to appear include:
Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, Edge, Rikishi, Matt Hardy, Torrie Wilson, Rey Mysterio and more (card is subject to change)!
Tickets for all shows will be going on sale on Saturday, August 31.
Stay tuned for more details!
- The first American star to be signed for next big UK event is none other than "The New F'N Show" Jerry Lynn! The former WWE, ECW and current NWA Star is one of the best independent wrestlers in the world and he is confirmed as appearing at FWA's "British Uprising" event.
Tickets for Uprising can be pre-booked by calling ticketing agency International Promotions on 01920 485328. Tickets are priced as £25 for Ringside, £20 for Floor Tickets and £15 for the Balcony. The event takes place at the famous York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.
More stars are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
