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WWE File To Trademark Name Of Classic Videogame
With the popularity of the SmackDown vs. RAW franchise and this year’s WWE ’12 videogame, it seems that the WWE could be heading to the past after filing a trademark for usage in video games. The company registered to trademark “Wrestlefest” over the weekend for usage in video games. The name was used in the Continue Reading »
Kevin Nash Booked For Non-WWE Events In January
WWE superstar, Kevin Nash, fresh off a feud at the WWE: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view event against Triple H, is currently scheduled to appear at two non-WWE events prior to the 2012 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Nash is being advertised by the Fight The World Wrestling promotion for two events on Friday January 27th, Continue Reading »
Chris Jericho States That He Is Done With WWE
Despite being heavily linked with the 1/2/12 vignettes that are currently airing on WWE programming as well as on YouTube, former WWE superstar, Chris Jericho is continuing to play down any speculation including the most recent tweet on the subject via his Twitter account, noting that he is done with the WWE and tells the Continue Reading »
Travis Tomko In WWE Sponsored Rehabilitation Facility
Stemming from his arrest on October 10th, 2011 after he was caught injecting stolen oxycodone in the bathroom of a Chili’s restaurant in Florida, former WWE and TNA Wrestling superstar Travis “Tyson” Tomko is in the process of completing an impatient drug rehabilitation in Florida, according to a report by The St Augustine Record. Tomko’s Continue Reading »
WWE’s Next Movie Scheduled For April 2012 Release
Terri Bey sent along note that the next WWE Studios film, Breaking The Rules, which will feature former WWE superstar, Edge, as well as Jamie Kennedy, is scheduled to be released in April 2012. The film tells the story of a lawyer who loses his classic car and seeks out to find it. Edge will Continue Reading »
John Cena Subject Of $15,000 Lien From Florida Roofing Company
According to a report from entertainment website TMZ, WWE Monday Night RAW Superstar, John Cena, is the subject of a $15,000 lien from a Florida roofing company, after allegedly not paying the $15,214.92 that is owed. The report notes that the Florida roofing company obtained the lien against Cena’s home in Florida and unless Cena Continue Reading »
Update On Chris Hero’s Standing With WWE & Ring Of Honor
In an update to Chris Hero’s standing with both World Wrestling Entertainment and Ring of Honor Wrestling, coming off his appearance at last night’s Ring of Honor Final Battle 2011 pay-per-view, Hero has not signed a deal with Ring of Honor Wrestling, as he will undergo further testing with the WWE in January. During his Continue Reading »
Sean “X-Pac” Waltman Arrested
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office have a listing on their official website noting that former WWE, WCW, WSX, TNA Wrestling and AAA superstar, Sean “X-Pac” Waltman was arrested on Wednesday afternoon (December 21st, 2011) at approximately 1:02 p.m. for possession of hydrocodone and other drug paraphernalia. Waltman was charged with two counts of possession of Continue Reading »
Jim Ross Comments On His WWE Responsibilities
In an interview with The Gazette, WWE Hall of Famer, Jim Ross, noted that he has updated his WWE responsibilities and that he is a senior advisor for the company, however he will still play the Jim Ross character on television, in a recurring fashion. JR commented further noting that he is a senior advisor Continue Reading »
Video: Zack Ryder’s Z! True Long Island Story (Episode 45)
The following video, courtesy of YouTube, features the 45th and Christmas edition of Zack Ryder’s hit YouTube series, Z! True Long Island Story. In this week’s episode, Zack proudly displays the WWE United States Championship he won at this past Sunday’s WWE: Tables Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view, Zack’s Dad is the Broski of the Week, Continue Reading »
Tommy Dreamer Comments On ECW Arena Being Renovated
In his weekly column on The Whig, former WWE, TNA Wrestling and ECW superstar, Tommy Dreamer, commented on the closure of the ECW Arena on February 2nd, 2012 for extensive renovations. “Major news hit the wrestling world recently with the announcement that the former ECW Arena in South Philadelphia is closing. Apparently new ownership is Continue Reading »
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Denies Usage Of Popular Zack Ryder Catchphrase
Arda Ocal sent along the following: Arda Ocal of theScore Television Network caught up with Jersey Shore cast mate Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and asked him about the hash tag #areyouseriousbro. “The Situation claimed he doesn’t use it, but the proof is in this funny short video.
Report: Shaquille O’Neal To Appear At WrestleMania 28?
Former Orlando Magic, LA Lakers, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics NBA player and well-known star, Shaquille O’Neal was a guest on the Abe Kanan Show on Sirius/XM Radio yesterday and noted that he is currently in discussions with the WWE about the prospect of facing off against The Big Show at Continue Reading »
WWE Named Mashable’s Digital Company Of The Year
WWE sent out the following: WWE ‘DIGITAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR’ STAMFORD, Conn., December 22, 2011 – The votes are in, WWE® and its Superstars are the proud winners of six 2011 Mashable Awards including being named “Digital Company of the Year” and “Must Follow Brand on Social Media.” The fifth annual Mashable Awards presented Continue Reading »
Stephanie McMahon Joins USO Metropolitan Washington Board Of Directors
WWE sent out the following today: Stephanie McMahon Joins USO Metropolitan Washington Board of Directors STAMFORD, CT, December 22, 2011 – Stephanie McMahon, WWE’s Executive Vice President of Creative, was recently voted onto the Board of Directors for the . WWE has a long history of supporting our men and women in the armed forces, Continue Reading »
Changes Made To WWE’s 2012 PPV Schedule
In a change to WWE’s schedule of events per year, the company has moved around certain pay-per-view events, as well as changing the months that certain pay-per-view events air. The 2012 WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view event will take place on April 29th, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois, 4 weeks after WWE WrestleMania 28, a move up Continue Reading »
WWE Hall Of Famer Jesse Ventura Threatens Lawsuit Against TMZ
In an interview with Alex Jones yesterday morning, WWE Hall of Famer, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, noted that he is threatening legal action against entertainment website TMZ, after they noted that he was allegedly pulled over for tailgating another vehicle in California, as that vehicle was driving too slow. Ventura noted that he has not Continue Reading »
Preliminary Buyrate Announced For 2011 WWE Survivor Series
The preliminary estimated buyrates for this year’s WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view event, has the event doing between 300,000 to 310,000 buys, which is up from last year’s pay-per-view. The return of The Rock, in his first match in over 7 years inside a WWE ring, teaming up alongside John Cena to take on the team Continue Reading »
WWE Announce Details On 2012 WWE Summerslam Travel Packages
WWE sent out the following: GRAB YOUR WWE SUMMERSLAM TRAVEL PACKAGE AND ATTEND THE “BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SUMMER” IN 2012 PLATINUM PACKAGE (BUY) Each person in this group (maximum four people per group) will receive: SummerSlamTicket Staples Center Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 Seating within ringside rows Plus collectible chair SummerSlam Axxess ticket Your choice Continue Reading »
WWE Confirm 30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Following the Scotttade Center in St. Louis, Missouri removing any mention of whether this year’s Royal Rumble event would revert to the traditional 30-man Royal Rumble or whether it would stay as a 40-man Royal Rumble as seen with 2011’s event, WWE sent out the following, confirming that the event would be reverting. 30-Man Royal Continue Reading »