Big Show nearing the end of his WWE run?
Long-time WWE star Big Show says he’s looking at life after WWE with the current roster turnover. “All great things come to an end,” Show told the Miami Herald. “So for me I’m looking at […]
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Former TNA KO champ Velvet Sky eyeing WWE or ESPN, why did she leave TNA?, talks Bubba Ray
After leaving TNA, former Knockouts champion Velvet Sky says she is looking to join either WWE or ESPN. Sky promoted her post-TNA ambitions in an interview with Sports Illustrated talking about wanting to test herself […]
Update on Jim Ross’s highly-anticipated book release
Jim Ross’s highly-anticipated autobiography/memoir is set for release sometime in 2017, according to the latest update from Ross’s writing team. Paul O’Brien, author of the “Blood Red Turns Dollar Green” fictional wrestling trilogy, said last […]
Money in the Bank PPV update after Raw
WWE’s Money in the Bank PPV line-up was unchanged on Monday’s Raw. WWE did not address the seventh man to be added to the Money in the Bank ladder match. Also, no new matches were announced. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Money in the Bank qualifier – six of seven MITB spots filled
Six of the seven entrants in this year’s Money in the Bank ladder match have been determined. Alberto Del Rio beat Zack Ryder in a qualifying match on this week’s Smackdown. Monday night on Raw, WWE […]
5/23 Raw TV Quarter-Hour Ratings – which segments were the most-watched following Extreme Rules?
The quarter-hour ratings for Monday’s post-Extreme Rules Raw episode indicate strong interest for the immediate PPV fall-out, dips at the end of each hour, solid increases at the top of the each hour (including the […]
Update on Flair & Steamboat “WWE Legends” event – ROH’s Cary Silkin looking for payment
UPDATE: ROH ambassador/former owner Cary Silkin is not looking to a buy ticket for Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat’s “Legends” event this summer in Pennsylvania. Rather, Silkin is looking to collect about $41,000. Silkin went […]