Archive for November, 2009

Satellite TV stock gains big in November

Wall Street rediscovered satellite television in November. Shares of DirecTV advanced 20% to $31.63, while Dish Network shares were up 19% to $20.71. Of the stocks that make up The Hollywood Reporter Showbiz 50 index, only one outperformed the sat-TV duo: World Wrestling Entertainment.

Five More Years for WWE and BSkyB

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. has extended its relationship with British Sky Broadcasting in the UK for another five years, taking the partnership into its milestone twenty-fifth year.

CleaningUp Their Act

Packed into Washington’s Verizon Center, kids stood on their feet waving foam fingers and wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the defiant yet wholesome slogan “Never Give Up.” Over the course of the three-hour World Wrestling Entertainment show, heroes and villains battled it out in the ring, and parents didn’t feel compelled to shield their kids’ …

See what Matt Hardy and Mickie James have to say about Philly and Sunday’s Survivor Series

Once again, 6abc.com went backstage as World Wrestling Entertainment came to town.

WWE wrestling comes to Bossier City

When WWE hits Bossier City next month, there’ll be no need for cheap heat or even canned heat.

Foley considering a run for governor

With World Wrestling Entertainment first lady Linda McMahon stealing many of the headlines in Connecticut’s Senate contest, fellow GOP candidate and Greenwich resident Thomas Foley is now opening the door to running for governor in 2010.

Toy-carrying fans wait in line to meet WWE stars

Toy-carrying fans wait in line to meet WWE stars By TOM EVANS Times Staff Writer STAMFORD — Underprivileged children will ultimately gain the most from the third Toys For Tots collection on Monday night at Tommy K Vitamins, an event held by World Wrestling Entertainment and the U.S. Marine Corps.

Downtown Takedown: WWE, Survivor Series

SUNDAY: On Sunday, the Verizon Center hosts its third ever pay-per-view event. The Survivor Series features World Wrestling Entertainment excitement kicked up with hometown fervor - WWE star Dave ” The Animal ” Batista, above, is a D.C. native and one heck of a closely shaved bruiser.

January House Show Card May Reveal Future WWE Booking Plans

January House Show Card May Reveal Future WWE Booking Plans Posted by Larry Csonka on 11.20.2009 Card is always subject to change… Credit: Paul Belfi and Pwinsider.com - WWE sent out the following today, regarding the January 24th WWE house show in Cleveland, Ohio: *** TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY - Dec.

WWE Survivor Series 09 Coverage

XWA Universe Your destination for WWE PPV Live Coverage, Results, and Discussions. xwauniverse.com If you are looking for coverage for WWE Survivor Series PPV… Come to XWA! http://www.xwauniverse.com/ucp.php?mode=register&coppa=0 Come on over, and stay updated with the PPV! We don’t do Streams, because streams are illegal, and they take money away from WWE. And that could destroy WWE, and what would we be left with? Youtube videos? However, we do keep the unfortunate people updated, since one of our admins will legally watch the PPV and post live updates! So come over to XWA, a real wrestling forum, that plays by the rules! We don’t stream, we just talk! Post your predictions here: http://xwauniverse.com/predict-wwe-survivor-series-09-t17665.html WWE Survivor Series Coverage Thread: http://xwauniverse.com/wwe-survivor-series-2009-live-discussion-coverage-t15931.html The Infamous, Digg Johnsons Bragging Rights Predictions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNg4sYFGMUQ

Capital Eye Opener: Friday, November 20

PALIN’S BOOK TOUR DE FORCE: Folks in Michigan waited in line for hours to see former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on tour for her new book, Going Rogue .

Wrestler’s altercation with fan hits YouTube

Witnesses say pro wrestler Chris Jericho hit a woman in the face outside a Victoria arena after a World Wrestling Entertainment match Saturday afternoon, in a profanity-laced brawl captured by a witness on a cellphone camera and posted on YouTube.

T.O. to host Wrestlemania?

Let’s get ready to rumble Toronto … maybe. Rumours are rampant in wrestling circles that Hogtown will be the host of Wrestlemania 2012.

How to Watch a Wwe PPV for Free

World Wrestling Entertainment’s pay per view is always right around the corner, usually occurring at the end of every month.

Pro wrestling in Flemington will help fight colitis, Crohn’s disease

National Wrestling Superstars and the Women Superstars Uncensored will bring bone-jarring action to the American Legion hall on Saturday, Dec.

Hulk loses to Kate Ellis in arm wrestle

The Royal Rumble had never seen such a small contender but when Kate Ellis took on Hulk Hogan the crowd held its breath.

McMahon’s wealth dwarfs resources of most GOP foes

Linda McMahon’s political opponents have good reason to fear her personal wealth might be an advantage in her bid for the Republican nomination to challenge Connecticut Democratic Sen.

Violence, Lingerie and Linda McMahon

Superstar Billy Graham is angry. Not the spiritual leader who has counseled presidents for decades, but a champion wrestler from the 1970s and ’80s. Graham is speaking out against his one-time boss and current Senate candidate Linda McMahon , according to the Hartford Courant .

WWE Cable Deal A Network Preview?

USA Network ’s move to renew its deal for “Monday Night Raw” with World Wrestling Entertainment for another four years may be the beginning of a broader partnership between the NBC Universal -owned cable network and Vince McMahon ’s Stamford -based WWE.

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USA Network has reupped its rights deal with World Wrestling Entertainment, inking a new four-year pact that will keep the Monday night showcase WWE Raw on the channel through autumn 2014.