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  • Ken Anderson Says TNA Has Banned Unprotected Chair Shots

    In an effort to protect the health of wrestlers and reduce the frequency of concussions, TNA Wrestling has banned unprotected chair shots to the head, according to Ken Anderson.

    Anderson told the Between The Ropes radio show this week, “TNA has absolutely thrown down the gauntlet and said no more unprotected chair shots… And every time there is a chair involved in the ring, the agents will come up and say please make sure for me that you are not going to … that you’re going to put your hand up. Please tell me you’re going to put your hand up or it’s going to be a back shot or something like that.”

    Anderson, who is currently out of action after a chair shot from Jeff Hardy busted his head open and caused a concussion, says even when wrestlers try to protect each other, accidents happen.

    “The chair shot that I received from Jeff Hardy was not intended to hit the back of my head. I heard through the grapevine that there were some people who were concerned about that. That was an accident and, you know what, in our business, accidents are going to happen.”

  • Update On WWE’s Plans For The Miz & The MITB Briefcase

    There has been much talk amongst creative regarding The Miz and the Money in the Bank briefcase he won at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view.

    Commentators have been informed to not push his title too hard because when he ultimately cashes it, they want it to come as a surprise to fans.

    One idea tossed around was for the The Miz to be the first Superstar to lose after cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase, but then to be quickly elevated with a huge follow-up victory.

    It’s been noted that all of this doesn’t have to occur until WrestleMania, since the stipulation was that he had one year to cash it in and he won it in July.

    Meanwhile, there has been discussion of holding a Money in the Bank Match at WrestleMania despite Money in the Bank being scheduled as stand-alone pay-per-view event in July.

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Hulk Hogan Flashes His Junk In Front Of Brooke (Video)

    Video game website Kotaku.com has posted a very strange video of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan playing the new “Def Jam Rapstar” video game with Jimmy Hart and his daughter, Brooke Hogan. Everything is going great, Hulk Hogan and Brooke are singing a nice duet of the song “Juicy” by the late Notorious B.I.G., when the Hulkster … appears to flash his “junk” to the camera. Thankfully Kotaku was kind enough to censor the footage, but Brooke saw what went down and responded with a surprised “Whoa, Dad, whoa..”

    Hogan received a lot of online criticism a few years back when pictures leaked online of him applying tanning oil to his daughters butt and legs. As strange as those pictures were, Hogan appearing to expose himself in front of Brooke is a different kind of behavior.

    Click below to see the video … then comment below that and help us answer this one question:

    “WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HULK HOGAN?”

    “Listen dude, this is totally normal behavior, BROTHER!”

  • Linda’s Political Future & The Mood At WWE Headquarters Today

    Connecticut’s Hartford Courant newspaper spoke to Linda McMahon following her United States Senate campaign loss on Tuesday night ..

    Linda McMahon was asked if she’d be returning to work for World Wrestling Entertainment now that the campaign is over, she said no.

    When asked about running for the U.S. Senate again in 2012, she replied with a smile saying “Oh, I don’t know.”

    When asked again specifically about running in  2012, she replied to ask her again in 2012.

    You can read more of the Hartford Courant’s post-election interview with Linda McMahon  here.

    Speaking with a source at WWE headquarters in Stanford, Connecticut today, the overall mood at the office is fine and things were described as “business as usual.”

  • Dan Henderson Hypes His Next Fight On 12/4

    Strikeforce light heavyweight Dan Henderson (25-8) spoke to the NY Daily News about his upcoming fight with Renato “Babalu” Sobral (36-8) on Strikeforce’s upcoming show on December 4th. Henderson, who defeated Sobral by majority decision back in 2000, says he’s grown termendously as a fighter since then and doesn’t even consider the fight a rematch.

    “Regardless of whether my next fight was going to be on CBS or Showtime, I am pretty sure Babalu would have been my opponent, regardless,” Henderson said. “If I have some goals in this sport, I can’t take my time getting there … I’m a different guy and he’s a different guy now. It’s almost like it’s not even a rematch. It was in a different organization, and with different rules. No punches to the head on the floor, and they stand you up very quickly, too. It really makes it a different fight …”

    Henderson wants to be the top 205 pound fighter in the world and sees Babalu as a stepping stone towards reaching his goal. “There are a lot of tough fights at 205, and Babalu is one of them,” he said. “That one will be very exciting, and there’s no sense in talking about what’s beyond that.”

    For more on the upcoming 12/4 Strikeforce show, check out:

  • *Spoiler* Regarding Sunday’s TNA Turning Point PPV

    At Sunday’s TNA Turning Point pay-per-view, Fortune will wrestle EV 2.0 in a match where the winning team gets to fire a member of the losing team.

    According to a TNA source, EV 2.o member Sabu has been told by company officials that Turning Point will be the final show he’s booked on. While this is not guaranteed, Sabu leaving TNA after Turning Point seems to indicate that Fortune will be victorious this weekend and Sabu will be the man they send packing.

    People close to Sabu say that he is disappointed by the news and enjoyed his most recent TNA run, working with Rob Van Dam and the other ECW originals.

    TNA originally planned to end the EV 2.0 vs. Fortune feud last month at Bound For Glory, but kept it going another month. The feud will likely be wrapped up Sunday or at next week’s iMPACT! tapings.

  • Steve Austin Hosting RAW, WWE Going Overseas & More

    – WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin appeared on Howard Stern’s sattelite radio show on Wednesday morning and announced that he will be the special guest host of WWE Monday Night RAW on December 27th from Albany, NY. Austin said he will be bringing Howard Stern regular “Jeff The Drunk” with him.

    – WWE’s RAW and SmackDown brands are flying overseas today to begin a 12-day European tour.

    – John Cena post a message on Twitter explaining why he has not been posting as of late. Cena says Nexus leader Wade Barrett is behind his Twitter absence:

    “Wade Barrett has allowed me to send this one message. As long as I am in Nexus. I answer to them. He has kept me from any communication and was very mad about navajo code message. I am sorry to all of you.”

  • Ken Shamrock Fighting In South Africa On 11/25

    Heather Foreman sent along the following:

    PRESS RELEASE – NOVEMBER 1ST, 2010

    INTERNATIONAL “PLATINUM” MMA FIGHT WITH WORLD CHAMPION KEN SHAMROCK – DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA

    Durban, South Africa has successfully secured a first, not only for South Africa, but also for the African Continent. On November 25th, 2010, the ICC Durban will host one of the most highly anticipated Mixed Martial Art shows in 2010.

    “Platinum” will feature International and National fighters, including Ken Shamrock, Donovan Hawkey, Abjul Hussain, Craig Fourie, Tyson Chelin, Donald Nziwara and Mike De Bruin to name a few.

    Ken Shamrock is one of the most widely recognized MMA fighters in the world. He is a legendary American Mixed Martial Arts fighter and a former professional wrestler. Ken Shamrock is best known for his participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Pride Fighting Championship, the World Wrestling Federation, Total Nonstop Wrestling Action, and Pancrase. He is known around the world for his remarkable life story, which saw him turn from a troubled youth into the most recognized face in MMA.

    This event is part of the International fight promotion King of the Cage which continues to promote hundreds of shows throughout the world, including 17 in the United States and far-reaching countries such as, England, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, and Australia.

    King of the Cage is available on PPV / In Demand to over 50 million homes in more than 25 countries. Platinum will be televised on local television as well as on PPV in 30 countries. Coverage includes Delay PPV airing nationally January 2011 on TVN, Dish and In-Demand.

    The Platinum Event will play host to some of South Africa’s key figures in the industry, including famous South African boxers, the Department of Sports & Recreation, and the South African Department of Health, among many other organizations.

    Ken Shamrock will be featured as the main event on the “Platinum” card, fighting Mike “The Rhino” Bourke. Bourke the 6’0’’ heavyweight has been in the cage against known fighters such as Tank Abbott and Mike Whitehead. Shamrock, when asked about the fight and the upcoming event, “It’s an honor to go to South Africa – its home to the African Lion – the reason for the name Lion’s Den. This is going to be one of the best things I’ve been a part of and it’s going to be fun!”

    This event is a ground-breaking adventure for Ken Shamrock, Lions Den Ministries and his partners, not only in the fight scene but in terms of South African outreach programmes as well.

    Event Information
    Date: November 25th 2010
    Venue: ICC Durban
    Time: Doors open at 6pm and fight starts at 6:30pm.
    Ticket sales: Bookings are essential and can be made at Computicket, www.computicket.com
    Ticket prices: R350 – R850
    VIP Tables: From R15 000.

    Out Reach Programme
    The newly developed and opened training facility, “The Lions Den South Africa” has combined with NICRO, (The National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders), which is a non-profit organization working towards a safer South Africa.

    Ken Shamrock is looking forward to huge success in South Africa both with MMA events, but more importantly building a sustainable program that encourages a healthier lifestyle for youth involving MMA gyms and the MMA community.

    On November 22nd and 23rd Ken Shamrock will be visiting Durban’s South community to launch the project, spearheaded by Darian Smith from NICRO. “Everyone involved in South Africa is extremely excited about the possibilities here including His Worship the Mayor of Durban, Councillor Obed Mlaba, who will be welcoming the team to Durban.”

    About Lions Den South Africa
    The Lion’s Den is a mixed martial arts team and training facility founded in the early 1990s by UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock and was the most dominant fight camp in the early UFC. The latest Lion’s Den training center opened in Pinetown, South Africa in the summer of 2010 by owners David Verster and Mark Bristow. Lions Den SA is a fully equipped MMA training center with top-notch instruction and an Elite South African fight team.

  • Original Plans For Lesnar & Undertaker’s Confrontation

    WWE sources have informed us that the original plan for the Undertaker and Brock Lesnar confrontation at UFC 121 was for it to occur backstage after the show, likely at the press conference where cameras were. This plan, however, hinged on Brock Lesnar winning his fight – which didn’t happen.

    After Lesnar lost, he needed stitches and decided not to appear at the press conference as a way of giving Cain Velasquez his “moment.” The Undertaker, who was invited to the event as a personal guest of UFC President Dana White (a huge Undertaker fan), waited backstage after the fight but left when it became apparent that Brock wasn’t coming out for the press conference.

    The video face-to-face confrontation between Lesnar and and The Undertaker turned out to be a lucky coincidence for WWE and was not what the original plan called for. The YouTube video of that confrontation has been viewed millions of times online and generated a ton of buzz last week, so things worked out just fine.

    As per the terms of Lesnar’s UFC contract, its now apparent that an actual match between the two men at WrestleMania was never considered likely. There is still hope that Lesnar could appear at WrestleMania as as a guest referee in the Undertaker’s match, but even that’s up in the air now with Taker needing shoulder surgery and his ability to wrestle at WrestleMania in question.

    (Partial source: f4wonline.com)

  • NXT Elimination & Update On The Show’s Future

    – WWE announced on this week’s NXT show that the current season will run another four weeks on the official company website. The season finale will air on November 30th and will be taped from Norfolk, Virginia.

    – Rookie Diva Maxine was eliminated from NXT this week .. Following the announcement, Maxine vowed she’ll be back and says will reach the top of WWE’s Divas division.

    – In case you missed it on NXT, Aksana slapped Goldust after marrying him. Ted DiBiase Jr. tried crashing the wedding but was stopped by his father, The Million Dollar Man. Now that she’s married Goldust, Aksana won’t be deported. The wedding also saw cameos from Dusty Rhodes and Cody Rhodes.

  • More Data On Why Linda McMahon Lost The Election

    Here’s some more information regarding Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign loss ..

    – There were major voting irregularities in the city of Bridgepot , where WWE held a live SmackDown even while the polls were still open. Seeing that WWE had scheduled a live event in a Democratic district on Election night, the Republican party got a  court order to keep the polling places open later to help correct those irregularities.

    – An NBC reporter who was at the polling places  reported that women voters were turned off by Linda’s ties to WWE and the way WWE treats women on TV.

    – Based on exit-poll data, Connecticut voters felt 40% to 11% that Linda McMahon’s relationship with WWE made them less likely to vote for her. Almost 70% of voters said they believe she “unfairly attacked” her opponent Richard Blumenthal.

    – Male voters supported Blumenthal 52% to 45% while female voters also supported Blumenthal, 60% to 39%. Linda won with white male voters, 50% to 48%. Blumenthal won with white female voters, 56% to 43%.

    – The only age demographic that Linda won with was voters over the age of 65 years old, with 52% to 46%. Linda failed to reach the younger and middle-aged voters.

  • Listen To Linda McMahon’s Concession Speech (Audio)

    Vince McMahon, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Shane McMahon, WWE lawyer Jerry McDevitt and other members of the McMahons’ inner circle joined Linda as she gave her concession speech in Connecticut on Tuesday night.

    Linda called this past year campaigning “unbelievable” and thanked everyone for their hard work. Linda said, “no matter what, I consider this a victory.”

    CBS News in New York has posted an audio clip of Linda McMahon’s concession speech, which you can listen to here.

  • Linda McMahon Loses Her Connecticut Senate Race

    FOX News is projecting Democratic Candidate Richard Blumenthal defeated Republican candidate Linda McMahon in the United States Senate race out of the state of Connecticut.

    NBC News has also projected Blumenthal defeated McMahon, although no margin of error was given.

    CNN projected based on raw exit poll data a potential 15 point margin of victory for Blumenthal.

    Here’s video of Linda’s concession speech:

  • RAW Rating, “Old School” RAW Plans, Edge On SyFy Show, More

    – Last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw drew a 3.26 cable rating, which is up from previous week’s 3.07 figure. The show averaged 4.8 million viewers over the course of two hours and finished second in the cable ratings race to Monday Night Football.

    — The following SmackDown stars are being advertised to appear on WWE’s “Old School” edition of Monday Night Raw on Nov. 15 in Hershey, Pennsylvania: WWE World Heavyweight Champion Kane, Edge, Rey Mysterio, Big Show, Jack Swagger and Kofi Kingston.

    Early plans for the show call for the program to be a throwback to 1993 with no pyro and the first season intro to be played. “Legends” confirmed to appear on the show include Sgt. Slaughter, Dusty Rhodes, Jimmy Snuka, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, The Iron Sheik, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Arn Anderson and Irwin R. Schyster.

    — Syfy has announced that Edge will play the role of “an abnormal” named Thelo in the season finale of Sanctuary (scheduled to air in spring 2011).

    Sanctuary airs Friday night at 10:00 p.m., immediately following SmackDown.

    – Today is Darren Young’s birthday. He turns 31 years old.

    (Partial source: f4wonline.com)

  • US Justice Department’s Letter To WWE Posted Online

    The Miami Herald has posted a copy of the letter that the United States Department of Justice sent to World Wrestling Entertainment regarding its announcement that free WWE merchandise would be given away near the polls in Connecticut on Election Day. Here’s the letter

    U.S. Department of Justice
    Criminal Division
    Public Integrity Section
    Washington D.C. 20530

    November 1, 2010

    BY ELECTRONIC MAIL

    Jerry S. McDevitt, Esq
    K&L Gates Center
    210 Sixth Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2613

    Dear Mr. McDevitt:

    Re: World Wrestling Entertainment

    The Department of Justice has recently received information that your client, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), might be providing or planning to provide free merchandise to voters at polling places. However, the available information also indicates that if this practice is actually planned or occurring, it is open and notorious. Accordingly, this letter is to advise you that WWE might be operating in ignorance of applicable federal criminal law, and to notify you of that law.

    Specifically, Section 1973i(c) of Title 42 of the United States Code makes it a federal offense to pay or offer to pay an individual a thing of value for voting. Violation of Section 1973i(c) is punishable by imprisonment for up to five years and a fine not to exceed $250,000. Please note the Department’s understanding that this statute prohibits a person from providing a thing of value — such as clothing — in return for an individual’s participation in the voting process.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    Sincerely,

    Richard C. Pilger
    Director
    Election Crimes Branch

  • Details On Brock Lesnar’s Next UFC Fight

    UFC Heavyweight Roy Nelson

    Former UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (5-2) took a beating at the hands of new champion Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 last month, but he’s already looking ahead to his next fight in the octagon.

    According to f4wonline.com, Lesnar his sights set on the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights, Roy “Big Country Nelson (15-5)

    Nelson was set to fight Shane Carwin at UFC 125, but Carwin had to pull out of the fight, leaving Nelson off that show.

    Despite the fact that Lesnar has asked Dana White for a fight with Nelson, there are still may in the UFC who see big money in a third and final fight between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir (14-5).

    Mir tapped Lesnar out in Lesnar’s UFC debut back in February 2008. Lesnar returned the favor at UFC 100 back in June 2009, smothering Mir with his wrestling / ground-and-pound offense, unifying the UFC heavyweight title.

    Who do you want to see Brock Lesnar fight next? Comment below and share your thoughts.

  • WWE’s Main Event Plans For WrestleMania & The Royal Rumble

    Preliminary creative plans for 2011 include John Cena facing Wade Barrett at the Royal Rumble as well as Barrett facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVII.

    Based on WWE’s reported plans, it would suggest Barrett wins the WWE Championship at Survivor Series and subsequently loses the belt to Cena at the Royal Rumble, likely setting up Cena vs. Orton for the strap at WrestleMania XXVII.

    Undertaker, however, is in desperate need of shoulder surgery, and there is much concern internally that if he gets it, he won’t be healthy in time for WrestleMania XXVII.

    (source: f4wonline.com)

  • Bischoff Talks About Matt Hardy In TNA & Jeff’s Heel Turn

    Eric Bischoff appeared on Monday Night Mayhem last night and confirmed that TNA ReACTION was renewed for an additional 10 episodes by Spike.

    While discussing Jeff Hardy, he said that the reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion was not originally tapped for “They”. Though he wouldn’t say whose place Hardy took, he said that Hardy got the spot because it made for a better story.

    When asked about Matt Hardy joining TNA Wrestling, he gave a non-committal answer, saying they are taking a wait-and-see approach.

    Regarding Hulk Hogan’s pseudo shoot promo on Twitter in which he said things are going to get “full blown evil” in TNA, he said anyone trying to decipher it is wasting a lot of mental energy.

    VIDEO: Hulk Hogan Issues “Final Warning” & Hypes Big Things For TNA

    (Source: PWInsider.com)

  • Undertaker & Punk Injury Updates, Tonight’s WWE Tapings

    – As we reported earlier, there is a great deal of concern in WWE over the current talent situation, with so many superstars injured (Read More). Two of the top stars in WWE who are injured and will likely require surgery in the coming weeks are CM Punk and The Undertaker.

    Punk will be having surgery this week to repair a torn tendon in either his hop or lower back. There is still a good chance that Punk will be healthy in time for WrestleMania, but we’ll have a better idea of his recovery time following surgery. There had been plans for a feud between CM Punk and WWE United States champion Daniel Bryan – which has the potential to be a great program.

    As for the Undertaker, he likely needs shoulder surgery .. Of course, the big concern is that he’s healthy in time for WrestleMania.

    – WWE will tape this week’s episodes of NXT and Friday Night SmackDown tonight from The Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

    Confirmed for tonight’s NXT is the wedding of Aksana and Goldust … Will Ted DiBiase and Maryse get involved? Also, a Rookie Diva will also be eliminated on tonight’s show. Naomi Knight has immunity from elimination.

    On SmackDown, Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio has been announced as the main event. Advertised locally are Kane, Jack Swagger, Big Show and Rey Mysterio although Rey Mysterio wrestling is highly unlikely due to his ear injuiry.

  • Vince’s Coma Segment, Major Concern In WWE, Linda

    – For those who have emailed us asking about the segment on RAW where Vince McMahon was said to be in a coma, the official WWE website says the situation stems from the beatdown Vince took from Nexus on RAW months ago.

    – Speaking of that strange McMahon/coma/dream segment from RAW, many within WWE think that Vince McMahon talking about his wife’s Senate campaign was their way of making light of the situation in case Linda McMahon gets blown out today on Election Day. Of course Linda’s campaign is hopeful for a surprise win, but she was trailing by almost double digits as of Monday.

    – There is a lot of concern within WWE right now due to the lack of talent depth on both the RAW and SmackDown rosters. Between all the superstars getting injured (Undertaker, Triple H, CM Punk), leaving the company (Shawn Michaels, Batista) and the company not elevating new stars until recently, the feeling is that the roster is the weakest it has been in years and the company needs to get its young talent over fast.

    (Partial source: f4wonline.com)

  • Nash Pitches WWE Return Idea, KOTR Guest Host, Khali

    — Kevin Nash, who recently became a free agent after he and TNA were unable to reach terms on a new contract, went on Twitter on Monday night and pitched an idea to Vince McMahon for him to return to WWE .. Nash, who was a booker for WCW back in the early 2000’s, seems to have the perfect scenario lined up for his return:

    “Vince let me in the Rumble if I win i get taker at mania.If I lose I’ll join the kiss your ass club the next raw…………….DEAL?”

    – WWE has announced that Miss USA Rima Fakih will be the guest star of the November 29th episode of WWE’s Monday Night RAW. That 3-hour edition of RAW from Philadelphia, PA will feature the return of the King of the Ring tournament. Fakih will be there to promote the Pink Fund,” which helps breast cancer patients pay for their medical bills.

    – The Great Khali is being advertised for several upcoming RAW live events, so it looks like  Khali has been in India for a few months filming a reality TV show.

  • What Happened After RAW, Triple H Appears On RAW

    — Triple H made a brief cameo on Monday’s WWE RAW, but he was only heard – not seen. Triple H spoke to Stephanie while in bed during the Raw segment with Stephanie McMahon’s dream of her father in the hospital, being tended to by his doctor, Freddie Prinze Jr.

    — In a dark mach that took place after Monday’s RAW went off the air, WWE Champion Randy Orton defended the title in a triple threat match against Wade Barrett and Sheamus.

    Orton started off going after Wade Barrett, but was taken out by Sheamus. The heels beat down Orton for a few minutes, until Orton reversed a double clothesline and took them out. Orton gave Wade Barrett the middle finger and threw him outside of the ring. Orton worked over Sheamus before hitting the RKO on Wade Barrett for the win. A reader who sent in the match report said the crowd popped big for the finish.

  • Former WWE Diva Lita Returns To WWE On RAW

    Former WWE Women’s Champion Amy “Lita”Dumas made an appearance on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW in a segment with Pee-Wee Herman, Melina, Mark Henry, Eve Torres and The Bella Twins.

    According to a WWE source, Lita’s appearance on RAW was a one-time deal and she has not re-signed with World Wrestling Entertainment.

    Lita is known to be a big Pee-Wee Herman fan and was called over the weekend to see if she was interested.

  • WWE Threatened By The U.S. Department Of Justice

    WWE issued the following press release on Monday:

    STAMFORD, Conn., November 1, 2010 – Not so coincidently after President Obama’s visit to Connecticut this past weekend and on the eve of the midterm elections, WWE is being threatened by the U.S. Department of Justice of the Obama Administration with potential criminal activity for distributing WWE t-shirts near select polling stations tomorrow on Election Day.

    “This is clearly heavy-handed bullying from big government and would appear to be desperate political activity in closely contested elections in Connecticut,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO World Wrestling Entertainment. “This is consistent with some Attorney Generals’ tactics that threaten litigation for political gain.”

    Under this ambiguous threat of legal action by the U.S. Department of Justice, WWE has reluctantly decided not to give away WWE merchandise near select polling stations tomorrow.

    The controversy began with Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz’s directive stating “if poll workers feel like the wearing of WWE paraphernalia is in any way interfering with the voting process, they can ask the individual to cover it up or come back with something else on.” The directive was ultimately overturned by a Federal Judge last week. Subsequently, to celebrate the victory of restoring voters’ rights, WWE had planned to give away WWE merchandise at select polls to anyone regardless of political affiliation or whether they intended to vote.

  • Stephanie & Triple H Campaign For Linda (Video)

    WWE star Triple H and his wife Stephanie McMahon-Leveque attended a political rally for Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign in Danbury, Connecticut over the weekend: