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Former WWF, WCW and ECW star Charles "2 Cold Scorpio" Scaggs, 60, has now officially been handed a six-year sentence, with the court also ordering him to complete Missouri’s 120-day Shock Incarceration program.

Scaggs pled guilty on charges of assault - second degree as well as armed criminal action.

Although Scorpio has been sentenced to six years, the 120-day program gives him a potential path back out of prison much sooner. That also means this case probably isn’t done producing major updates, with another important decision likely coming in early 2027 once the program is completed and the court gets the Department of Corrections’ recommendation.

(PWInsider)

Former WWF, WCW and ECW star Charles "2 Cold Scorpio" Scaggs, 60, has now officially been handed a six-year sentence, with the court also ordering him to complete Missouri’s 120-day Shock Incarceration program.

Scaggs pled guilty on charges of assault - second degree as well as armed criminal action.

Although Scorpio has been sentenced to six years, the 120-day program gives him a potential path back out of prison much sooner. That also means this case probably isn’t done producing major updates, with another important decision likely coming in early 2027 once the program is completed and the court gets the Department of Corrections’ recommendation.

(PWInsider)

At Survivor Series in November 1999, “Stone Cold" Steve Austin was struck by a car in the parking lot.
Nearly a year later on October 9, 2000, Rikishi confessed to the crime. He famously claimed, "I did it for The Rock," arguing that WWE always pushed "great white hopes" (like Hulk Hogan and Austin) while keeping Samoan and Pacific Islander wrestlers—including The Rock, Jimmy Snuka, and Rikishi's family—in the lower tier.

It was later revealed that Rikishi did not act alone. Triple H was the true mastermind behind the hit-and-run. He admitted he paid and manipulated Rikishi to take out Austin so that both Triple H and The Rock could rise to the top of the company.

Austin returned to get retribution, feuding heavily with Rikishi (destroying him in a No Holds Barred match at No Mercy 2000) and eventually targeting Triple H in a violent rivalry.

In reality, Austin needed major spinal fusion surgery to repair a severe neck injury he suffered from an Owen Hart piledriver at SummerSlam 1997. WWE needed a dramatic storyline to write him off TV for about a year. Austin later called the car hit-and-run storyline the worst of his entire wrestling career.

Date: October 6, 1996 (Taped September 24, 1996)

Promotion: World Wrestling Federation (WWF)

Match Stipulation / Type: Tag Team Match

Event: WWF Superstars (Episode 521)

Location: State College, Pennsylvania | Bryce Jordan Center

➜ This was a match that saw The Grimm Twins (Jared Grimm & Jason Grimm) who would later known as the Harris Brothers / Jacob & Eli Blu face The Jynx Brothers (Ingus Jynx & Wildo Jynx) who were actually Matt and Jeff Hardy under masks.

Ingus is Matt Hardy; Wildo is Jeff Hardy performed under these masked identities as high-flying tag team partners who were billed as coming from Australia.

This obscure phase was largely forgotten as they would later repackage themselves and officially launch their iconic careers as The Hardy Boyz.

On October 6, 1999 Robert James "Gino" Marella, better known by his ring name, Gorilla Monsoon died of heart failure brought on by complications of diabetes, at his home in Willingboro Township, New Jersey. He was 62 years old.

Born on June 4, 1937, the legendary Gorilla Monsoon was truly one of the great all-around personalities in professional wrestling history.

Marella debuted in 1958, originally billing himself as Gino Marella, a proud Italian American babyface who would sing in Italian prior to his matches. He also became one of the wrestling’s top heels, feuding with popular babyface champion Bruno Sammartino in sellout arenas across the country. Despite his huge size, billed at 6’ 7” and 401lbs, Monsoon had great agility and stamina, often wrestling Sammartino to one-hour time-limit draws.

After an outstanding career as a feared heavyweight inside the ring, he became even more beloved to a generation of WWF fans as the unforgettable voice of countless matches alongside Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and Jesse “The Body” Ventura. Whether he was calling the action, trading hilarious insults with Heenan, serving as WWF President, or simply bringing credibility to everything he was involved in, Gorilla Monsoon was one of a kind.

Longtime wrestling fans can remember that unmistakable voice and classic expressions like “Will you stop!” whenever they think about the golden era of the WWF.

In a tribute that aired on October 7, 1999, on an episode of WWF SmackDown!, Vince McMahon described Marella as "one of the greatest men I have ever known."

The staging area just behind the entrance curtain at an event, a position which Marella established and where he could often be found during WWF shows late in his career, is named the "Gorilla Position" in his honor.

“Good Ol JR” Jim Ross took to social media on Monday evening to reveal the news about his second surgery, which will take place on Wednesday, October 7. It will address an ongoing issue with his shunt.

“Getting another brain surgery Wednesday morning to address an issue with my shunt. Positive thoughts appreciated. Thanks”

Dave Meltzer reported that some in WWE were reportedly surprised by The Rock’s wording when praising AEW in his tribute video to PAC:

“Rock and Nick Khan are close. I do not believe that has changed. Were there people in WWE who were very surprised at his wording and what he said, especially with him being on the TKO board of directors? Yes, okay. They were very surprised. Nick may not have been. He may have told Nick ahead of time. Maybe he didn’t. He can do whatever he wants.

Not that he did the video, but the wording in the video, where he praised them and essentially gave the stamp of, ‘Yeah, you guys are good for business and work hard, and you’re helping make wrestling.’

That’s not the message I think the company wants out. No one’s going to be mad at him doing the video, but the wording, people brought it up to me.”

- Dave Meltzer
(WOR | @WONF4W)

The Rock responded to the Dave Meltzer report that WWE were “very surprised” by the video about Pac:

“you're right brother, and humanity matters to me. I was born into this business and I've seen it all, but when one of our own passes away, I don't care nor do I see "our competition"
, I care about the wrestlers and
how it affects them. I've been there. To me, humanity matters most.”

Date: April 22, 1999 (Taped April 15, 1999)

Promotion: World Championship Wrestling (WCW)

Match Stipulation / Type: Singles Match

Event: WCW Thunder (Episode 60)

Location: Orlando, Florida | Orlando Arena

➜ Ernest Miller tried to challenge Goldberg by offering a "five-count" rule, but he landed a sudden side kick on Goldberg before the count finished.

Sonny Onoo tried to interfere, but Goldberg caught him with a military press slam and threw Onoo directly onto Ernest Miller, followed by a double spear and the finishing Jackhammer for the quick win.

Date: June 4, 2011

Promotion: Dragon Gate USA (DG-USA)

Match Stipulation / Type: Three-Way Freestyle Match

Event: Uprising

Location: Deer Park, New York | NYWC Sportatorium

➜ This match displays three of the premier high-flyers of their generation.

When these three shared a ring they represented the absolute cutting edge of fast-paced, gravity-defying junior heavyweight wrestling.

Date: May 13, 2002

Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

Match Stipulation / Type: WWE Undisputed Championship / No-Disqualification Match

Event: Monday Night RAW (Episode 468)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Air Canada Centre

➜ Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair shared one of the greatest and most iconic rivalries in professional wrestling history, spanning multiple promotions.

Under the umbrella of Vince McMahon's promotion, they wrestled a total of about 23 one-on-one matches against each other under the WWF banner and only 1 under the WWE banner.

However, there is a major catch to that number: only 1 of those matches took place on national weekly TV, and 0 occurred on pay-per-view. The match saw Hulk Hogan defend the WWE Undisputed Championship against Ric Flair.

Asuka reiterates that she has not left WWE.

Asuka said goodbye on WWE Raw, two days after losing to IYO SKY at WWE Backlash and embracing IYO in what looked like an emotional farewell.

In May, “The Empress of Tomorrow” confirmed that she would return to WWE, saying she was stepping away due to a personal matter.

On social media, a fan asked, “There are people posting as if Asuka-san has left WWE, but that’s a lie, right? She’s just taking a break right now, right?”

She replied, “I haven’t left the group. I haven’t quit.”

Date: November 19, 2011

Promotion: Dragon Gate (DG)

Match Stipulation / Type: Open the Brave Gate Championship / Singles Match

Event: Dragon Gate Crown Gate 2011 (Tag 6)

Location: Osaka, Japan | Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium

➜ This match is remembered as an incredible showcase of aerial athleticism between two defining high-flyers of their generation before they achieved massive global stardom.

Ricochet ended PAC's historic 447-day reign as champion in a bout widely praised for setting a new standard for high-speed, innovative athletic professional wrestling.

Date: October 11, 1994 (Taped on October 1, 1994)

Promotion: Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)

Match Stipulation / Type: Singles Match

Event: ECW Hardcore TV

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ECW Arena (Now Known as the 2300 Arena)

➜ Matt Borne is someone that most people remember as the original Doink the Clown. He played the character from January 31, 1993 until December 27, 1993.

Borne next appeared as Doink in 1994 in ECW. Shortly afterwards, ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas, criticized Vince McMahon for turning a talented wrestler like Borne into a comic relief character, and claimed that he knew how to bring out Borne's full potential. Borne then changed his ring name to Borne Again and continued wearing the clown suit, albeit without the wig, wearing a minimal amount of face paint, as well as growing out his hair and beard. After beating his opponents, he would make them dress in clown outfits. However, his tenure with the company was short-lived due to personal problems.

"Borne Again" was a dark, psychological gimmick. It is widely remembered as one of ECW's greatest missed opportunities due to its short duration and massive creative potential.

Date: October 1, 2005

Promotion: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)

Event: TNA Impact! (Episode 65)

Location: Orlando, Florida | Impact Zone at Universal Studios Florida

➜ Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon)—previously known as The Dudley Boyz in ECW and WWE—made their historic TNA debutduring the premier episode of TNA iMPACT! on Spike TV.

Because WWE owned the trademark rights to the "Dudley Boyz" name and their individual ring names, they rebranded themselves as Team 3D, taking the name from their finishing maneuver, the Dudley Death Drop.

The surprises kept coming as the segment concluded with Kevin Nash making his return immediately afterward to target Jeff Jarrett, officially ushering TNA Wrestling into its highly successful "Spike TV era".

Date: September 30, 1996

Promotion: World Championship Wrestling (WCW)

Match Stipulation / Type: Singles Match

Event: WCW Monday Nitro (Episode 55)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio | CSU Convocation Center

➜ This was a match-up of The Veteran vs. The Newcomer. Jericho had recently arrived in WCW and was heavily relying on his high-flying cruiserweight abilities and speed to keep the veteran "Enforcer" on the defensive.

AEW Dynamite is a two hour show and only so many testimonials could be shown.

In addition to all of the messages of love and remembrance during last night's AEW Dynamite "A Tribute to PAC," AEW uploaded a nearly 50 minute video of even more AEW Stars honoring “The Bastard”.

0:00 - Bryan Danielson
02:26 - Young Bucks
06:44 - Kofi
11:02 - Konosuke Takeshita
12:01 - Kyle Fletcher
12:46 - Roderick Strong
14:08 - Tommaso Ciampa
18:49 - Andrade El Idolo
19:52 - Britt Baker
22:25 - Bryce Remsburg
24:08 - RJ City
25:40 - Brody King
27:39 - Renee Paquette
29:22 - Bandido
29:59 - Stokely
30:39 - Josh Alexander
31:58 - Harley Cameron
32:43 - Jack Perry & Luchasaurus
35:20 - Chuck Taylor
36:00 - Prince Nana
37:33 - Kip Sabian
39:00 - Dustin Rhodes
40:32 - Shawn Dean
41:06 - Aubrey Edwards
42:14 - Brandon Cutler
44:01 - Ace Austin
47:13 - Komander

Tributes to PAC

Date: September 30, 1999 (Taped September 28, 1999)

Promotion: World Wrestling Federation (WWF)

Match: The British Bulldog vs. Triple H (c)

Match Stipulation / Type: WWF Championship

Event: SmackDown!

Location: Richmond, Virginia | Richmond Coliseum

➜ This match featured The Rock as the special guest referee. It was a match for the WWF Championship between champion Triple H & The British Bulldog.

The Rock delivered the iconic, "accidental" sliding People's Elbow to The British Bulldog.

"PAC is pronounced PACK, not Pock. It’s from a nickname his Dad gave him when he was just a boy. Six Pack Ben Satterley

I get it 2Pac, XPac. People have been saying it that way for years. That’s fine. Some will continue to say ‘Pock’ & that’s fine too

Ben would cringe at the idea of correcting someone so I don’t mean to be the Pronunciation Police here. I just think some people aren’t aware & I feel it’s important & respectful to say or spell someone’s name correctly

The difference between Pack & Pock is the same difference between Max & Mox. Would you make that mistake?”

(ChrisHero | Twitter/X)

"PAC is pronounced PACK, not Pock. It’s from a nickname his Dad gave him when he was just a boy. Six Pack Ben Satterley

I get it 2Pac, XPac. People have been saying it that way for years. That’s fine. Some will continue to say ‘Pock’ & that’s fine too

Ben would cringe at the idea of correcting someone so I don’t mean to be the Pronunciation Police here. I just think some people aren’t aware & I feel it’s important & respectful to say or spell someone’s name correctly

The difference between Pack & Pock is the same difference between Max & Mox. Would you make that mistake?”

WWE World Champion Roman Reigns is on the cover of the latest edition of Men’s Health Magazine.