• Wrestling News & Wrestling Rumors – WWE & TNA

- TNA had initially been interested in bringing in Ric Flair for a few appearances but it turns out he signed a one year no compete clause, preventing him working for a national promotion like TNA. No word if Ric is interested in TNA though.

- Speaking of Ric Flair he was recently honored by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, where the robe he wore in his retirement match will be displayed in their Pop Culture exhibit, alongside Fonzie’s jacket from “Happy Days.”

- Wrestling legend turned politician Jesse “The Body” Ventura will be the host of a new TV show. Here is the press release:

“NEW YORK, Sept 29, 2008 — Pilot From A. Smith & Co. Productions Begins Shooting Next Month
Jesse Ventura, a man who has lived a dangerous life, is about to explore mysteries behind the most compelling modern day conspiracy theories for truTV. Production of a pilot featuring Ventura begins in October. The project comes to truTV from A. Smith & Co. Productions. Ventura will travel across the country, investigating cases and getting input from believers and skeptics to make a final determination about a theory’s validity.”