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Wrestling Asylum - August 2010

Luna Vachon police report: Drugs found

August 31st 2010 09:55
TMZ.com has published the police report from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office regarding former WWE performer Luna Vachon’s death. Among the details revealed in the report include:

* Authorities found a box containing Oxycodone in Luna’s kitchen. It was found near a pile of “blue, chalky debris next to a small straw.”

* There were “multiple prescription bottles and miscellaneous unsecured pills” in a bedroom.

* Also found was another small plate that contained more pill residue and another straw.

An autopsy was performed on Luna Vachon’s body over the weekend and the official cause of death will be released when the results are in for the toxicology exam that was performed during the autopsy.



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The Pope Spoils Dixie's Surprise?, Private Vachon Funeral

August 31st 2010 00:27
TNA President Dixie Carter announced, via Twitter, that she had signed someone to a new TNA contract. Shortly after her Tweet, The Pope D'Angelo Dinero posted the following on his Twitter account: "Just heard the news. Now THAT....That's Cool!"

It should be noted that following this Tweet, D'Angelo then posted, "Whoa! Just got the "News" of Pope's earlier news. That was purely coincidental. For The Record, Pope has NO CLUE as to who was signed."

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the family of Luna Vachon is opting to hold a private funeral for the former WWE Diva. Therefore, no information will be released concerning funeral details.
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Indy wrestler J.C. Bailey dead at age 27

August 30th 2010 17:13
Independent wrestler J.C. Bailey (a/k/a Joseph Carl Bailey) was found dead on Monday morning at age 27. The cause of death has not been revealed. The Combat Zone Wrestling site features a statement regarding Bailey's death.

WrestlingAsylum.com wishes to pass on it's condolences to the family, and friends of J.C Bailey, it is sad that we are now reporting yet another premature death in the wrestling business.
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Japanese Wrestling Legend Geesink Dies At Age 76

August 27th 2010 22:55
Anton Geesink, olympic gold medalist in Judo and early All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) star, passed away today in the Netherlands at age 76.

Giant Baba signed Geesink during the initial stages of his All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion, which would go on to wild succes later down the road. As a legitimate olympic gold medalist, Geesink drew large television audiences when his matches would air for the All Japan shows


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Tough Tone Borne passes away

August 27th 2010 22:51
Anthony Osbourne, better known to wrestling fans as Tough Tony Borne, passed away this morning at his home. Osbourne was 83 years old at the time of his passing.

Borne is most recognized by today's generation as the father of Matt Borne, who infamously portrayed the original Doink The Clown character in WWE


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Luna Vachon passes away

August 27th 2010 22:47
Former World Wrestling Entertainment star Gertrude "Luna" Vachon died Friday morning in Florida at age 48. The cause of death has not been determined.

"World Wrestling Entertainment has been made aware of the passing of Gertrude (Luna) Vachon. WWE extends its deepest condolences to the Vachon family," WWE said in a statement


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Breaking News: WWE Releases Serena

August 24th 2010 04:07
According to PWInsider.com, WWE has just released Diva and Straight Edge Society member Serena. She just made her Smackdown in-ring debut this past Friday.

No other details are known at this time.
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Georgia wrestling legend "Nightmare" Ted Allen passes away

August 21st 2010 01:35
"Nightmare" Ted Allen, a legend in the Georgia wrestling community, was found dead today at the age of 54.

Allen was scheduled to wrestle on an event tonight in Phenix City, Alabama. Kyle Matthews, who was Allen's scheduled opponent and travel partner, became concerned when Allen was late in picking him up and went to his residence, where he and his girlfriend reportedly found Allen dead


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Legendary General Skandor Akbar Passes Away At Age 75

August 21st 2010 00:29
Legendary pro wrestling manager and in-ring performer Jim Wheba, more famously known as General Skandor Akbar, passed away this past Thursday, August 19, at age 75.

Until recently, Wheba was still an active performer in the wrestling industry, working random independent shows as a wrestling manager in such markets as Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas


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WWE Re-Hires Former Talent, TNA Signs

August 19th 2010 10:21
Source: PWInsider.com

It's being reported that WWE has re-hired former Smackdown talent Ryan Braddock to a developmental deal. Braddock was formerly with WWE from 2005 to March of 2010


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AWF Australian National tour

August 17th 2010 09:30
The AWF are planning a national tour of Australia, the company that brought such stars as Raven, Kid Kash, the late Chris Candido, Super Crazy, Psicosis, and many others will be bringing the best wrestling in Australia to your home town. The Tour Dates are yet to be announced, but the following tour dates are set for the AWF

Upcoming shows are


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This is AWF Wrestling premiere tonight!

August 17th 2010 08:01
The premiere of one of Australia's premiere wrestling promotions AWF kicks off tonight on Aurora The Community Channel. The show is on Foxtel/Austar and it kicks off tonight at 7pm. It joins another Australian Wrestling promotion on there in IWA both are from Sydney.

The show will be replayed Saturdays at 5pm


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Tiffany's arrest confirmed; more details

August 14th 2010 08:04
Credit: PWInsider.com

It is has been confirmed that WWE Diva Tiffany was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor against her husband Drew McIntyre


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Breaking News: WWE Diva Suspended

August 13th 2010 20:51
PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE Diva Tiffany (Taryn Terrell) has been suspended by WWE.

According to people within the company, there was a domestic incident earlier this week between her and husband Drew McIntyre at the hotel where WWE talent were staying in San Jose, CA. It got bad enough that police ended up being called. It's unknown at this point if Terrell was arrested


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WWE statement on Lance Cade's death

August 13th 2010 20:48
WWE.com issued the following statement on their website:

World Wrestling Entertainment was informed Friday morning by Lance McNaught’s father that he has passed away of apparent heart failure


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Breaking News: Former WWE Star Passes Away at Age 29

August 13th 2010 20:46
PWInsider.com is reporting that former WWE Superstar Lance McNaught (Lance Cade) has died at the age of 29. No details are known at this time.

McNaught was trained by Shawn Michaels and got his biggest WWE push in 2008 but suddenly ended up being released. Jim Ross later stated that "he made a major league mistake while utilizing bad judgment" and that it was instrumental to his departure. Ross referenced McNaught having a seizure on a plane and needing emergency medical care as a part of this


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