Archive for September, 2008

WWE electrifies Point fans

By Nick Paulson The show may not have started until 7 p.m., but the excitement kicked off long before that.

PILEDRIVER: ‘Friday Night SmackDown’ moves to MyNetwork this week

Friday Night Smack Down’ has aired on the CW network for two years. But the World Wrestling Entertainment show is moving to a new location, as the company kicks off its move to MyNetwork TV this …

Company brings WWE to South America

September 23, 2008 11:54 AM - Mississauga-based Synergex Corp., one of the world’s largest distributors of home entertainment products and accessories, will market WrestleMania and other World Wrestling …

WWE sells out SmackDown in central Wisconsin

World Wrestling Entertainment will put on two performances Monday night: One in Minneapolis, and the other in Stevens Point.

Stark to head Central Florida Sports Commission

Sam Stark has been named president of the Central Florida Sports Commission . Stark, who is currently the president of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce , is expected to leave the chamber in about four weeks.

Press Release: RAW To Air Live In Mexico

Press Release: RAW To Air Live In Mexico Posted by Ashish on 09.24.2008 New deal for RAW in Mexico… WWE Monday Night RAW Live on TVC Deportes in Mexico MEXICO CITY, Mexico, September 24, 2008 - World …

Paul Heyman Issues Challenge To Vince McMahon: Change The WWE Creative Process

In perhaps the most revealing look inside the creative process of World Wrestling Entertainment, former Smackdown Head Writer Paul Heyman has posted a new blog on The UK Sun’s “Heyman Hustle” subsite, …

Tim’s Take: World Wrestling Entertainment of Honor

Tim’s Take 09.23.08: World Wrestling Entertainment of Honor Posted by Tim Livingston on 09.23.2008 So if you take a close look, three of the main guys are big time players in their respective brands.

WWE body slams Anderson

For the first time ever, World Wrestling Entertainment brought their own unique blend of family entertainment to a receptive Bowling Green audience.

Ric Flair To Accept His NWA Hall Of Fame Award

Back in June, World Wrestling Entertainment prevented Ric Flair from making an advertised appearance at the 2008 National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame ceremony, where he was to be inducted. With Ric Flair no longer under WWE contract, the NWA has announced the Nature Boy will now get his chance to accept the honor. The NWA issued the following release this afternoon:

Wrestling Great Jake “The Snake” Roberts Apparently Drugged

Tactical Public Relations

Wrestling legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts was apparently drugged while working an independent wrestling show in Cleveland, Ohio on September 12th.

Prior to the show, Roberts had been offered a drink. As a recovering alcoholic he should not have accepted it. But the ramifications turned out to be far worse than potentially falling off of the wagon. Jake — who has always been candid with the public about the ups and downs of his life — seemingly accepted a drink that was drugged.

IThe Murder of Bruiser Brody

Bruiser Brody, who’s real name is Frank Goodish, was a very well known wrestler in the 70’s and 80’s until his tragic death in 1988.

Synergex Signs Exclusive Home Video Agreement With World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

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WWE Invades Japan

WWE Invades Japan Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 7:15AM World Wrestling Entertainment, the U.S. firm that produces the weekly programs “Raw,” “SmackDown,” and “ECW,” is making a concerted effort to export its story-line …

Jeff Hardy removed from flight

WRESTLING star Jeff Hardy has had a run-in with the police. World Wrestling Entertainment officials are looking into reports that Hardy was involved in some sort of incident at Nashville Airport in Tennessee …

I hope he doesnt get prosecuted if the police bring him back under suspicion. That could be a career ender. He has had to many problems in his career allready

WWE(R)’s Biggest And Best Come To TV Azteca in Mexico

Exclusive to TV Azteca, SmackDown features a star-studded roster of WWE’s globally renowned Superstars, including Triple H , Undertaker , Edge , Jeff Hardy , Big Show , Mr.

Master of the rings arrives

American professional wrestler Dave Batista. While his teeming fans in the country look up to him with a lot of admiration and respect, American professional wrestler Dave Batista himself holds the Indian-born …

WWE inks deal with TV Azteca

World Wrestling Entertainment has inked a second major broadcast deal in Mexico within weeks, pacting with TV Azteca to air “SmackDown” on Azteca 7 in the country.

Kids Media inks licensing agreement with WWE

Kids Media India, a subsidiary of Dubai-based media group Spacetoon, on Wednesday said it has signed a licensing agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment for sale and distribution of the latter’s products …

WWE(R) and mun2 Receive Multi-Cultural Honor

Both organizations were recognized today at the 22nd Annual NAMIC Conference in New York City.