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Friday, October 9, 2020
Kevin Sullivan goes In-Depth on Dungeon of Doom
Kevin Sullivan goes In-Depth on Dungeon of Doom
Former WCW Head Booker and Legendary Wrestling "The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan does an in-depth "Taskmaster Talks" Podcast with John Poz about Sullivan's infamous "Dungeon of Doom" faction in WCW that feuded with Hulk Hogan and was put together by Kevin to make Hogan feel comfortable upon his arrival to WCW putting him a situation wrestling his trusted friends.ALBERTO DEL RIO HAS BEEN INDICTED
Alberto Del Rio was officially indicted yesterday by a grand jury in San Antonio, Texas following an arrest this past May.
The Bexar County District Attorney's Office issued a press release this morning, officially confiming that Del Rio, real name Jose Alberto Rodriguez Chucuan, 43, was indicted on one count of aggravated kidnapping and four counts of sexual assault.
The complete release issued reads:
2 men indicted for separate sex offenses
This week, Bexar County Grand Juries handed down 250 felony indictments.
Jose Rodriguez Chucuan is charged in a multi-count indictment. The indictment alleges that on May 3, 2020, Chucuan committed one count of aggravated kidnapping and four counts of sexual assault.
Anthony Martinez is charged with sexual assault of a child. The indictment alleges that on May 22, 2020, Martinez committed the offense of sexual assault of a person younger than 17 years of age.
Both cases are being prosecuted by the Family Violence Division in the 226th District Court. Because these cases are pending trial, we can make no further comment on them.
Del Rio was arrested in May and charged with sexual assault, a second degree felony as well as aggravated kidnapping. Court records list the primary charge as aggravated kidnapping, so clarification is needed as to whether the sexual assault charge resulted in an indictment as well.
A trial date has not yet been set. Del Rio is slated to be officially arraigned today, according to court records. He had been out on $50,000 bond.
Del Rio, real name Jose Alberto Rodriguez Chucuan, 43, was arrested on 5/9 after a victim went to local authorities, stating that on Sunday 5/3 at 10 PM, Chucuan allegedly became angry with her and physically assaulted her after accusing her of infidelity. When the victim would not admit to the infidelity, Chucuan allegedly slapped her "across the head" several times. The victim also alleged that Chucuan "forced her to wear a dress and dance for him" and that when she refused and he told her not to start crying because if she did, "he would take her son and drop him in the middle of the road somewhere."
The arrest affidavit stated that the woman alleged Chucuan had sexually assaulted her and that she had her injuries documented via photographs.
At the time, The FOX affiliate in San Antonio reported, "Police said Rodriguez Chucuan then tied the woman's hands with boxing straps, put a sock in her mouth and sexually assaulted her for several hours, using various objects. According to investigators, he also punched her in the back during the assault, causing visible injuries. The victim told detectives she does not remember much after he placed his hand around her throat."
TMZ later reported additional details that brought the accusations into a much more disturbing light, stating that the victim reported the attack started at around 10 PM on 5/3 and that it lasted over 16 hours, ending on 5/4 on 2:30 PM. The victim went to the police the same day with TMZ's report noting that the responding officer saw bruises on her face, arms, legs and neck. The victim alleged that Chucuan attempted to burn her passport and smashed her laptop computer and cell phone. TMZ reported that the victim, "..also claims Del Rio attacked her, causing multiple injuries and left her, 'feeling woozy and dizzy from the hits to her head.' " The victim told police she was afraid and intended to leave San Antonio as soon as possible.
In Texas, a conviction for aggravated kidnapping, if punishable in the first degree could result in a a prison sentence ranging from 5 to 99 years or life imprisonment and/or a fine up to $10,000. However, if the accused can prove they released the alleged victim voluntarily, they could only be convicted of aggravated kidnapping in the second degree, which could result in a prison sentence ranging from two to 20 years and/or a fine up to $10,000.
As noted above, there is no official confirmation yet as to whether the grand jury opted to indict or drop the charge of sexual assault. If Del Rio was indeed indicted, the minimum prison sentence for sexual assault under Texas law would be 2 years with a maximum of up to 20 years. As a second degree felony under Texas law, sexual assault can also lead to a fine of up to $10,000, in addition to incarceration. PWInsider.com is working on clarification on where that charge stands following the grand jury indictment.
Chucuan is best known publicly as former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio in WWE, formerly Dos Caras in Mexico. Since departing WWE, he has wrestled as Alberto el Patron in Impact Wrestling and fought under that name last year for MMA group Combate Americas, where he also holds a figurehead executive position. A representative for MMA promotion Combate Americas declined to give a statement at the time of Chucuan's arrest. There is no word what the indictment means for his relationship with the MMA promotion.
Jeff Jarrett's Request For A New Trial Against Anthem.. Is Shot Down.
In an order issued yesterday by The United States District Court of The Middle District of Tennessee, the motion by Jeff Jarrett and Global Wrestling Entertainment requesting a new trial date in their lawsuit against Impact Wrestling owner Anthem Wrestling was denied by Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw.
Crenshaw's ruling noted that he was denying the request, "....because of the press of other Court business, the fact that criminal cases take precedent, and the impact COVID-19 has had on the ability to regularly schedule jury trials."
Waverly did not issue the ruling with prejudice, which means that the door was left open for Jarrett's side to come back with the request down the line.
However, the court is still pushing for the two sides to sit down and negotiate a settlement after the first attempt at going to trial resulted in a mistrial.
Wavery noted that in regard to a request for an official settlement conference before the court, he suggested, "Kevin H. Sharp, a former Judge ofthisCourt, is available and willing to serve as a private mediator and certainly has the background and experience to express an opinion about the strengths and weaknesses of the parties’ claims and defenses and accurately predict the likely outcomes. Within ten (10) days of the date of this Order, the parties shall contact Kevin Sharp and arrange for private mediation."
So, back to the negotiating table the two sides will again go.