Archive for March, 2010

NIX the NXT Camera Angles: Close-Ups Cause Eye Strain and Cost Viewers

World Wrestling Entertainment’s new show “NXT” is experimenting with new camera angles.

McMahon’s investment produces its first returns

Nothing was going to spoil Linda McMahon’s good mood, not on the sunny day that transformed her from a political curiosity into the Republican frontrunner for U.S. Senate.

Simulated rape as entertainment? “Unconscionable” says woman who works with convicted sex offenders

There’s a widening gender gap among Republican U.S. Senate candidates Linda McMahon and Rob Simmons but don’t count Eileen Redden among the former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO’s female fans.

WWE aims for PPV knockout with WrestleMania

The Super Bowl is done, the Oscars have been handed out. Now World Wrestling Entertainment is gearing up for its signature event: WrestleMania.

Linda McMahon moves to the top of the GOP field: Capitol Watch

Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon, who has spent millions on TV and radio ads and glossy mailers, now leads the GOP field in the U.S. Senate race, a new Quinnipiac University poll found.

Big Boats in the Nutmeg State, Twittering Senators Slow to Disclosure …

Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics: TUESDAY SUNSHINE: More than a score of senators like the freedom of communicating instantaneously with their constituents via Twitter but have been reticent about giving constituents the freedom to quickly learn about their campaign donors and fund-raising sources.

Battle Royale: 20 Over the Top (Rope) Ideas for a Better Monday Night

Do you see what I did there with the title? You don’t have to be, but I’m proud of it.

Wrestler eager for Stockton Arena gig

John Morrison plans to use his trip to Stockton to slam his opponents into the mat and reconnect with friends.

WWE News: NXT Match Announced for Tonight, Stockholder Meeting

WWE News: NXT Match Announced for Tonight, Stockholder Meeting Posted by Chris Lansdell on 03.09.2010 Who will face off tonight? - WWE has announced The Miz and Daniel Bryan vs.

Senate hopeful has WWE in her corner

When Linda McMahon resigned her job last year running World Wrestling Entertainment in hopes of filling the seat of retiring Democratic Sen.

Painkillers, muscle relaxant linked to former WWE star’s death

The December death of a former World Wrestling Entertainment star in Spring was caused primarily by the combined effects of painkillers and a muscle relaxant, according to an autopsy report released this week.

TNA Releases Awesome Kong

Monday, 01 March 2010 17:17 These past few days, wrestling fans have been reading about the releases within World Wrestling Entertainment however, Total Nonstop Action got into the mix today by releasing Awesome Kong.

WWE releases Charlie Haas

Charlie Haas has been released by World Wrestling Entertainment, making the fifth release in 3 days.

McMahon takes a hit on vote to apply for stimulus funding

Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon attends a debate with money manager Peter Schiff and former Congressmen Rob Simmons at the Lincoln Theater on the University of Hartford campus in West Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, March 2, 2010.

Five days later, WWE responds to Hearst story

Robert Zimmerman, spokesman for World Wrestling Entertainment, said he felt “compelled to provide clear and accurate information about the company’s Talent Wellness Program and its position on steroids.” Zimmerman’s statement came Thursday, a full five days after Hearst Connecticut newspaper’s investigative reporter Brian Lockhart raised questions …

CT-SEN: Blumenthal maintains lead in latest Rasmussem poll

The latest poll numbers from the conservative-leaning Rasmussen Reports shows Richard Blumenthal holding a commanding lead against his GOP rivals.

Simmons wants answers

From left, Republican hopefuls for U.S. Senate, money manager Peter Schiff, Former Congressman Rob Simmons and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon debate at the Lincoln Theater on the University of Hartford campus in West Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, March 2, 2010.

JAKKS Down a Cent, Outlook Weak

JAKKS Pacific Inc. reported fourth quarter earnings of 22 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.

First GOP debate heavy on public policy, light on fireworks : Capitol Watch

For months, Republican U.S. Senate candidates Rob Simmons and Linda McMahon have been locked in a nasty, deeply personal clash marked by blatant attacks, stark differences of opinion and accusations of lies.

Conn. GOP Senate candidates to debate

Three Connecticut Republicans running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democrat Christopher Dodd are making final preparations for their first formal televised debate.