Archive for October, 2007
“To change any of those memories wouldn’t be right”
Chris Jericho used a tried and true pro wrestling formula for his book about his early days in the squared circle.
Always leave the fans wanting more. “A Lion’s Tale: Around the World in Spandex,” is an entertaining memoir that chronicles Jericho’s days as a youngster with big dreams to reaching the highest level of the sports entertainment business.
Jericho focused on his formative years in the ring, describing in often humorous detail how he paid his dues before finally hitting the big time with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE). Read more
October 31st, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
“It would be compromising my story.”
He may have spent most of his life living in Winnipeg, but World Wrestling Entertainment writers just didn’t like the idea of wrestling hero Chris Jericho being billed from the Great White North. via Newsday.com
October 30th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
Jacki Kelley has been named EVP of media sales, joining MSLO from Yahoo, where she served as VP of worldwide sales strategies and solutions. via BroadcastNewsroom
October 29th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
WrestleMania 24 Tickets Go On Sale This Saturday Posted by Larry Csonka on 10.29.2007 Get your tickets for WrestleMania 24! WWE released the following press release today: WrestleMania 24 Tickets Go On Sale … via 411mania.com
October 29th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
World Wrestling Entertainment 2007 180 minutes Not Rated Directed by: Kevin Dunn Review by: Fusion3600 Commentary dts Documentary The Undertaker’s return was a sure sign that Unforgiven would be one of 2007’s … via DVD Authority
October 28th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
“We have started investigations into the case and have taken their passports in our custody. We will do what all is required. We have all the evidence, statements of the witnesses”
Ludhiana , Oct 27: Ludhiana Police have filed a case against World Wrestling Federation stars, after they vented their ire on journalists following the cancellation of their show in the city. via Daily India
October 27th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
Posted on October 22nd, 2007 4:38 pm by Rock Bottoms Filed under: Survivor Series , Edge WWE.com has confirmed that Edge is coming back at this year’s Survivor Series. via The Wrestling Post
October 26th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
“I told myself I wouldn’t stop until I finished. I was writing in my hospital bed, on notepads. “
A debilitating stroke in 2002 left Bret Hart with paralysis on his left side, forcing him into a lengthy rehabilitation process. via MyTELUS
October 24th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
WWE is also the producer of the No. 1 weekly basic cable TV series, “Monday Night RAW ” on USA Network. via PR-inside.com
October 23rd, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
“If somebody wants to take a shot at us, then go ahead, and we’ll see you in court.”
World Wrestling Entertainment has filed court papers saying it will not cooperate with discovery requests made by the families of wrestler Chris Benoit and his wife. via WDUN-AM Gainesville
October 23rd, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
He was known as ‘the Next Big Thing’ during his years in World Wrestling Entertainment, and now, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is hoping Brock Lesnar will be their ‘Next Big Thing.’ The Mixed Martial Arts … via KXMA-TV Dickinson
October 21st, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
“Crisp Wireless understood how to quickly and efficiently incorporate interactivity in a meaningful way for our mobile visitors, and offered us tools to manage these solutions internally.”
Visitors can now browse and rate Superstar image galleries and participate in the 2007 WWE Diva Search by viewing and voting for their favorite Divas. via PR-inside.com
October 21st, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
Newly-crowned African heavyweight wrestling champion, Osita Offor, also known as DE Ultimate Commander, will lead other renowned wresterlers from Europe, the United States and Nigeria to a world wrestling … via People’s Daily Online
October 20th, 2007 | Posted in Wrestlers | No Comments
“It could have been written about a tiddlywinks player or a blacksmith. To me, this is more about the trials and tribulations I had over nine years to get to WWE (in 1999).”
“Jerichoholics'’ can now get their fix. Two years after taking a hiatus from World Wrestling Entertainment, Chris Jericho has written a book chronicling his path to grappling stardom. via ScrippsNews
October 19th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
“It could have been written about a tiddlywinks player or a blacksmith. To me, this is more about the trials and tribulations I had over nine years to get to WWE (in 1999).”
“Jerichoholics'’ can now get their fix. Two years after taking a hiatus from World Wrestling Entertainment, Chris Jericho has written a book chronicling his path to grappling stardom. via ScrippsNews
October 18th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
From: Genius Products FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World Wrestling Entertainment Presents Rey Mysterio: Biggest Little Man DVD Set 3-Disc Career Retrospective Available Tuesday, October 23 STAMFORD, Conn., October 15, … via DigitallyOBSESSED.com
October 18th, 2007 | Posted in Wrestlers | No Comments
“Everyone was shocked the way Paul would stand up for what he believed in, and most of all he believed in himself”
In a move that continues to defy business sense, World Wrestling Entertainment took several steps in the past few days that continue its pattern of dismantling the resurrected ECW brand. via National Ledger
October 17th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
Posted on October 16th, 2007 6:55 am by Rock Bottoms Filed under: Cyber Sunday After WWE RAW last night, the entire card for Cyber Sunday was announced - Randy Orton vs. via The Wrestling Post
October 16th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
“I don’t know what possessed me to buy it”
Hitman: My Real Life In The Cartoon World of Wrestling will be in stores Oct. 16. Bret Hart will sign copies at Calgary’s Costco, on Heritage Gate, on Oct. via Calgary Herald
October 15th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
“If it didn’t happen, maybe I wouldn’t have gotten hooked on painkillers.”
THE SCOOP: Visit our News & Rumours page . WWE Results from their current European Tour Plus another WWE release “I just try and give 110% percent; I’m just happy to be a part of the team; we’ll just take it … via CANOE
October 15th, 2007 | Posted in WWE | No Comments
