Archive for December, 2009

A preview of what’s to come from the McMahon campaign?

Neil Vigidor of the Stamford Advocate has the full details. One wonders when Scott Howell , a protege of the king of dirty politics Lee Atwater , will unleash his true venom on Chris Dodd, a question of “when” and not “if” for this high-priced assassin.

Wealthy Newcomer Stirs Up Connecticut Senate Race

She is a political novice seeking to unseat one of the most powerful Democrats in the United States Senate .

World Wrestling Entertainment has lucha libre on the ropes

It was fight night, and the souvenir vendors were out in force around the Arena Mexico , mecca for the Mexican style of pro wrestling known as lucha libre.

Smackdown: THQ and the WWE signs eight-year exclusive deal

Get ready for eight more years of the Smackdown vs. Raw series, as THQ recently announced that they have signed an exclusive deal with the World Wrestling Entertainment , granting THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish video games based on WWE ’s content effective January 1, 2010.

Wrestling Product Dispute Settled

THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific Inc. said they will end their joint venture to produce toys and video games based on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

THQ Settles Legal Spat With Jakks Pacific, WWE; Inks New 8-Year Exclusive Licensing Deal

THQ has settled a long-standing legal spat with World Wrestling Entertainment and toy-maker Jakks Pacific, over the licensing of WWE-branded video games.

WWE Diva Mickie James is ready to rumble at Izod Center

WHERE: Izod Center, East Rutherford; 201-935-3900. HOW MUCH: $20, $30, $45, $60, $75. FOR MORE INFORMATION: wwe.com; meadowlands.com. Mickie James is not the type to shovel dirt on someone else’s dream.

THQ and WWE Settle Legal Feud, Sign New Contract

Publisher THQ, athletic soap opera organisation World Wrestling Entertainment and toy designer JAKKS Pacific today declared a peaceful end to their long-running legal battle.

Will a New Storyline Bolster WWE’s Fortunes?

Filed under: Television , Media World , World Wrestling Entertainment World Wrestling Entertainment is a fun stock to keep tabs on.

THQ, WWE and JAKKS Pacific Announce Settlement of Long-Standing Litigation

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. & MALIBU, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.– –THQ Inc. , World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

Wrestling and NASCAR goods displayed at airport for Toys for Tots auction

The items, which also include an hour of one-on-one flight instruction with Navy jet pilot, will be displayed through 3 p.m. Dec.

Linda McMahon: Can she shake the WWE image?

Abe Lincoln was a wrestler. Honest. The future president won several amateur matches growing up on the Illinois frontier.

McMahon Eager To Wrestle In Political Ring

Before she was the multimillionaire CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, dressing in Chanel suits, mingling with media moguls and dreaming of becoming a U.S. senator, Linda McMahon was broke.

Spike Pits TNA Vs. USA Network’s WWE

Spike TV is going to the mat against rival World Wrestling Entertainment, pitting a Jan.

Is Obama Endorsing WWE Wrestling?

For years, the World Wrestling Entertainment corporation has tinkered with a variety of strategies to improve its public image.

White House Says WWE And McMahon Are Misrepresenting Obama’s Message

A simple goodwill message to the troops by President Obama has become tangled in questions over World Wrestling Entertainment and the shadow it has cast over the Senate campaign of its former CEO, Greenwich Republican Linda McMahon .

Bill Goldberg Discusses His Time In WWE, New TV Projects, A Possible TNA Run, More

Bill Goldberg Discusses His Time In WWE, New TV Projects, A Possible TNA Run, More Posted by Larry Csonka on 12.17.2009 Who’s next? Transcript credit: MondayNightMayhem.com The man who holds the distinct record of having the longest undefeated streak in sports-entertainment history, Goldberg, joined The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network for a …

Obama to appear on WWE but unfortunately not in spandex

No, don’t expect to see President Obama in a leather unitard pile-driving Hulk Hogan in a steel cage or anything.

Bret Hart Signs on the Dotted Line with the WWE

Well it was rumored for months now, and even taunted a bit on WWE RAW a few days ago, but now it is fact.

AM Prep-Cooler Copy

A holiday message from President Barack Obama is part of World Wrestling Entertainment’s “WWE Tribute to the Troops” special airing this weekend.