Smackdown preview, Hogan Canadian TV appearances, and more Submitted by William Martinez on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 12:08 AM EST
WWE Smackdown preview:
With just three days until Armageddon, Kurt Angle will be gearing up for his showdown with the WWE Champion, the Big Show. What will Paul Heyman do to help his client prepare for this daunting title defense? Will Angle find the key to toppling the giant? Tune in at 8/7 CT this Thursday night on UPN to find out!
The big day is almost here for Stephanie McMahon. After a grueling bidding war with Eric Bischoff, the SmackDown! General Manager has persuaded Scott Steiner to sign with her promotion. Ironically, Big Poppa Pump will sign his SmackDown! contract this Thursday night in Atlanta, the former home of Bischoff's World Championship Wrestling! Will the RAW GM make one last desperate attempt to change the Big Bad Booty Daddy's mind? Watch it all unfold on SmackDown!
What matches will be announced for this Sunday's pay-per-view? What is the status of Rey Mysterio after last week's vicious attack by Albert? Get all the answers this Thursday night on SmackDown! Catch it at 8/7 CT on UPN!
Note: SmackDown! will be preempted in Atlanta, Minneapolis and Watertown, N.Y. this week. Atlanta viewers can see SmackDown! at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Minneapolis residents can catch the action Thursday night at 11, and Watertown fans can tune in at 1 p.m. this Saturday.
Highlight the appropriate area below for a spoiler-free match listing of tonight's Smackdown:
BEGIN HIGHLIGHT Rikishi vs. B-Squared Bill DeMott vs. Shannon Moore Chris Benoit & Billy Kidman vs. Los Guerreros Jamie Noble vs. Crash Holly The Big Show & Albert vs. Kurt Angle & Edge END HIGHLIGHT
Full spoilers of tonight's show can be read by clicking HERE.
Rob Van Dam will be hosting WWE Armageddon at The World on Sunday.
I was watching OTR earlier, and they announced that Hulk Hogan will be on Off The Record on TSN on December 24 and December 26.
TD sent in the following:
GLOW Re-launching In Minnesota December 30th
WORLD-RENOWNED ACTION / COMEDY TV SHOW TO RE-LAUNCH FROM MINNEAPOLIS DECEMBER 30TH
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 -- Minneapolis, MN -- There's been nothing else like them before. Or since! And they are making their comeback in Minneapolis. The Gorgeous Ladies of GLOW are back with all new characters in an all new GLOW program. Classic GLOW beauty Ursula Hayden, otherwise known as Babe the Farmer's Daughter, leads the comeback of the most successful women's wrestling program ever! "The fans have been asking for several years and we have finally brought it back with all-new wrestlers," proclaimed the proud owner of GLOW.
"The colorful characters, high-flying action and comedy vignettes of The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are back and better than ever!" GLOW makes its comeback at the Theater de la Jeune Lune in Minneapolis on Monday, December 30, 2002 at 7pm. This television taping is FREE!
This group of feisty fem fatales has delivered wrestling fun to millions of fans. GLOW presents a wild and crazy, action-packed women's wrestling program that puts a comedic twist and headlock on audience worldwide. Comedy sketches, music videos, and ensemble dance numbers by these gorgeous gals are all part of the formula that makes GLOW unique onto itself and a sure smash hit. This truly family show is great fun for all ages. Each member will enjoy a unique experience that is both entertaining and offers a cutting edge classic wrestling approach its presentation.
The video cameras will be rolling as a new cast of GLOW characters displays its unique wrestling talents. The powerful Mekka the Warrior, the popular Shauna-Na and the pristine The Southern Belle lead a cast of Good Girls. The "Other Side" presents the rowdy Felony, evil Griselda and the fiendish Draculetta among a cast of Bad Girls. The original Babe, The Farmer's Daughter, and Hollywood return to renew a rivalry to settle an old score. The wrestling action includes a Battle Royal and matches for the GLOW Tag Team Championship and the highly coveted GLOW Championship.
The commissioner of GLOW is an outspoken legendary wrestling talent who some call "one of the greatest managers ever". The "Mouth of the South", Jimmy Hart, has been appointed the GLOW Commissioner. "I will certainly have my hands full dealing with the likes of this all-new breed of GLOW wrestler," said Hart from his commissioner's office. "Don't let their beauty fool you. These ladies come to wrestle and get their message across." GLOW makes it official return on Monday, December 30, 2002 at the Theater de la Jeune Lune in Minneapolis. The doors open at 6pm for a special autograph session with several of the GLOW stars. Each GLOW star will meet fans for autographs and photos in the lobby of the theater. The wrestling action begins at 7pm.
