Raw Update – John Cena part of huge return segment on Raw
John Cena returned to Raw TV for a speech about welcoming a new challenge from the “new era” to see if he can still hang. The challenge was answered by A.J. Styles for a franchise vs. […]
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Raw Update – What was WWE’s “#Hatch” social media teaser? (w/Video)
WWE’s “#Hatch” social media teaser was the first official announcement for their next video game. Bill Goldberg was the centerpiece of the first ad campaign for “WWE 2K17” due out this fall. The video spot […]
John Cena returns to NBC’s “Today” Show – promotes Raw return, talks new shorts but not t-shirt controversy, attempts booty-pop on live broadcast TV
John Cena returned to NBC’s “Today” Show on Memorial Day Monday morning to promote his WWE TV return on Monday night. Cena predicted a “triumphant return on Raw,” joking that he’s sure the fans in Green Bay […]
WWE’s three ongoing teasers – 5/30 Hatch, The End, The Return
WWE is running three social media teasers right now. – WWE is teasing a “hatch” Monday night during Raw, which is also when John Cena returns to Raw TV. Speculation has ranged from the next WWE […]
NOAH’s big June 12 show – Shiozaki vs. former WWE star for Hvt. Title, K.E.S.’s Tag Title re-match, plus Super J Cup update
Pro Wrestling NOAH held a press conference on Monday to announce several big items for their upcoming shows. – New GHC Hvt. champion Go Shiozaki celebrated his first title reign in over four years. NOAH also made […]
Update on WWE’s first Philippines show in seven years, adding to 2016 int’l schedule
Update: There is a pre-sale for WWE’s return to Manila, Philippines on September 9 via Inquirer.net. WWE is adding another country to their international tour schedule in the second-half of 2016. WWE is scheduled to tour […]
5/30 WWE Raw – WWE’s Memorial Day Opening Video featuring John Cena
WWE has released their annual Memorial Day video tribute that will open Monday’s Raw TV broadcast. Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, and JBL were added to the 2016 edition, which features WWE stars reading portions of former […]
ABC starts promotion for John Cena hosting ESPYs
During post-race coverage of the 100th “Indy 500” race Sunday afternoon, ABC ran a spot promoting John Cena hosting the 2016 ESPYs awards show this summer. The spot closed with a graphic of Cena accompanied […]
Big Vito vs. WWE Concussion Lawsuit Updates – WWE seals exhibits with business info, McMahon Family members deposed & not deposed, WWE’s 45-page document Friday requesting summary judgment, both sides motion for cooperation
There was significant activity over the past week in the ongoing concussion lawsuit presented by former WWE wrestlers Vito LoGrasso and Evan Singleton (plaintiffs) against WWE (defendants) playing out in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut. Notably, on […]
Free Match – Ricochet vs. Will Ospreay from NJPW’s Best of the Super Jrs. tournament
New Japan is offering for free the buzz-worthy Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet match from Night 6 of the “Best of the Super Juniors” tournament. The match from Saturday, May 27 is part of the full […]
Cody Rhodes’s List – wrestlers & accomplishments for post-WWE run, including BOLA teaser
Former WWE star Cody Rhodes put out a list Saturday on Twitter identifying wrestlers to face and accomplishments to complete in his post-WWE career. The tweet reads “After 8/19,” implying Rhodes will be free of his […]
Sheamus talks WWE brand split – does he want to be on Smackdown?
WWE star Sheamus made it sound like he’s ready to be on the Smackdown brand when Smackdown goes live on Tuesday nights this summer. “I think it’s great. I think the brand split is good. When […]
Update – WWE releases second version of John Cena’s new product line
UPDATE: WWE has introduced a second version of John Cena’s new merchandise line, this time with a circular design featuring the same artistic drawing of Cena. The same product lines with the new design are still on […]
Former WCW announcer Tony Schiavone working at Starbucks?
Twenty years after Scott Hall walked onto WCW Nitro to usher in a new era for pro wrestling, Tony Schiavone is training to be a barista at Starbucks. Schiavone, who called some of the most […]
Hogan vs. Gawker Part II – Another Silicon Valley billionaire in the mix backing Gawker
Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Trial Aftermath – May 2016 Friday, May 27 The “Battle of the Billionaires” now features eBay co-founder Pierre Omidyar offering his support for Gawker in the ongoing legal battle between Hulk […]
TMZ – RVD’s wife files for divorce after 17 years
Former WWE/ECW star Rob Van Dam is going through a divorce, reports TMZ. RVD’s wife, Sonya, reportedly filed for divorce in Los Angeles court citing “irreconcilable differences.” The couple had been separated since December. TMZ […]
NWA heading to New York City with new promotion
The National Wrestling Alliance is set to open a new affiliate in New York City, the NWA announced Friday. No start date was announced. “NWA Big Apple Wrestling” will be based out of New York City. […]
John Cena’s “American Grit” – Week 7 falls to season-low viewership
Week 7 of John Cena’s “American Grit” series fell to the lowest viewership this season. American Grit Viewership Tracking May 26: TV viewership for this week’s “American Grit” show hosted by John Cena fell eight percent […]
5/27 WWE Stock Track – did the market react to WWE’s big news week?
WWE Stock Track 2016 Week 20 – May 23-27 – Monday, May 23: Closing Price of $16.64, down 2.3 percent from Friday’s close. – Tuesday, May 24: Closing Price of $17.12 per share, up 2.9 percent from Monday to […]
New WWE Studios movie – current WWE champion & more stars part of filming next week
WWE Studios has booked the fifth installment of “The Marine” movie series, reports Deadline.com. “Marine 5: Battleground” will feature current Intercontinental champion The Miz, his wife Maryse, current women’s wrestler Naomi, and the Social Outcasts stable of […]
SPECIAL REPORT – WWE exec George Barrios reveals big shifts to WWE’s business model, what they’ve learned from WWE Network, biggest mistake?, being called “idiots” in Network Year 1, desired domestic/int’l splits, future investments, more interesting nuggets
WWE financial executive George Barrios gave a detailed presentation on WWE’s current and future business at the Needham Emerging Technology Conference last Thursday, May 19 in New York City. The interesting aspect of the conference […]
WWE’s George Barrios asked about interest in buying UFC at technology conference
WWE financial executive George Barrios gave a detailed presentation on WWE’s current and future business at the Needham Emerging Technology Conference last Thursday, May 19 in New York City. During the Q&A portion of the […]
5/26 Smackdown Twitter TV Ratings – lack of buzz captures decision to change Smackdown
On a competitive Thursday night of television, WWE Smackdown’s lack of buzz for a show featuring two advertised title matches captures one reason why WWE and USA Network are making a change this summer. WWE Smackdown Social […]
Jim Ross joins “Headlock for Hunger” campaign – limited edition JR t-shirt for sale
Pro Wrestling announcer Jim Ross has launched a “Represent” campaign raising money for “Headlock for Hunger.” The non-profit organization “brings together the wrestling community as well as public, private, and sports organizations to help provide […]