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Sports piracy websites seized pre-Super Bowl

John Bumgarner, a cyber warfare expert who is chief technology officer of the U.S. Cyber Consequences Unit, a non-profit group that studies the impact of cyber threats, works on his laptop computer during a portrait session in Charlotte, North Carolina December 1, 2011.

‘She’s Basically in the Soft-Porn Business’

Former Connecticut Congressman Christopher Shays officially launched his bid to become the Republican Senate candidate in the Nutmeg State last week.

WWE Officially Hires Eric Pankowski as Senior Vice President, Creative and Development

WWE WWE +1.69% today announced the appointment of Eric Pankowski as Senior Vice President, Creative and Development.

WWE To Induct Tyson Into Hall of Fame

World Wrestling Entertainment has announced that Tyson will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 31st in Miami, one night before WrestleMania 28.

Royal Rumble 2012 Review: 5 Inexplicable Decisions Made by WWE Last Night

As if there was any doubt, consider last night’s Royal Rumble 2012 definitive proof that Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment have completely lost touch with reality.

Various News: TLC Buyrate, The Miz in UAE, More

Various News: TLC Buyrate, The Miz in UAE, More Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 01.27.2012 Some early Friday morning news… - WWE has released the preliminary buyrate for TLC.

WWE Thrashes Together an Ad Net

World Wrestling Entertainment is pitching a new vertical ad network reaching U.S. males with simple tastes.

John Cena, WWE Superstar, Grants Most Wishes In Make-A-Wish Foundation History

World Wrestling Entertainment superstar John Cena is used to dominating in the ring, but the pro-wrestler earned a victory completely outside of his championship belt collection Monday.

Christopher Shays to Formally Announce Senate Bid

Former Rep. Christopher Shays will formally declare his candidacy for Senate at noon Wednesday at the Old State House in Hartford.

WWE accuses Shays of inflating wrestler deaths

Protective of the reputation of its professional wrestling brand, one that has made Senate hopeful Linda McMahon a fortune, the company formerly known as World Wrestling Entertainment on Monday accused McMahon’s GOP adversary Christopher Shays of inflating the number of deaths in the industry for political gain.

WWE Finds Footage in the Bermuda Triangle

More found footage fun is on its way, this time from WWE Films who’ll soon be exploring the dreaded Bermuda Triangle.

WWE News: Chyna Goes on Twitter Rampage Attacking Vince McMahon

Every once in a while a former wrestler of World Wrestling Entertainment will pop up out of the blue and make comments about the company, who it’s run by and why they failed.

WWE suspends Evan Bourne, Cabana v. Gowen to headline CLASH show in Taylor

In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Matthew Korklan for 60 days effective Tuesday, January 17 for his second violation of the company’s policy.

WWE to induct Edge, Horsemen and Mascaras into Hall Of Fame in Miami

World Wrestling Entertainment began announcing names for the “Class of 2012″ for their Hall Of Fame this week, with ceremonies scheduled to be held on March 31st in Miami, Florida.

Shays assails McMahon on WWE

Former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays is trying to strip Linda McMahon of her belt as the true job creator in the Republican race for U.S. Senate , saying McMahon’s record as former chief executive of WWE is rife with the tragic deaths of the very same wrestlers McMahon has made part of her campaign narrative of corporate success and economic … (more)

WWE at the SunDome — It’s not fake, it’s scripted

T.J. Tranchell is photographed with TNA Wrestling President Dixia Carter and the TNA heavyweight championship belt at a live event in Las Vegas, Nev., in October 2008.

In Tiff With Google, Twitter Turns to Wrestling

In the latest episode of public bickering between Twitter and Google over the search engine’s new Google+ integration, Twitter general counsel Alex Macgillivray has turned to wrestling.

McMahon’s political IPO not the easiest sell

Linda McMahon announces her intention to run for U.S. Senate at Coil Pro Machinery Inc.

WWE: Stone Cold Steve Austin

WWE // 2011 // 600 Minutes // Not Rated Reviewed by Judge David Johnson // January 6th, 2012 View Judge Johnson’s Dossier E-mail Judge Johnson Printer Friendly Review Back in the mid ’90s, when Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation was locked in a ratings battle with the upstart WCW, a figure emerged to return McMahon’s brand to prominence.

Chris Jericho to dance in the WWE ring on Jan. 20

The Winnipeg wrestler/actor/author/singer has returned to World Wrestling Entertainment and will appear during its next Winnipeg appearance Jan.