According to a report today by Variety, WWE Studios will be producing a sequel to the 2007 film "The Condemned," which starred "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Randy Orton stars in the latest installment, which is called "The Condemned 2: Desert Prey." Lionsgate will again co-produce and distribute the film, which begins production in New Mexico later this year.
"We are excited to be reteaming with the WWE on 'The Condemned 2,' after such a positive experience on the original film," said Lionsgate co-chief operating officer and motion picture group president Steve Beeks. "The combination of their brand marketing capabilities, creativity and deep lineup of dynamic onscreen talent result in a powerful partnership."
According to the article, the film "follows a former bounty hunter who finds himself on the run as part of a revamped Condemned tournament, in which convicts are forced to fight each other to the death as part of a game that's broadcast to the public."
Roel Reine ("Death Race: Inferno," "The Scorpion 3") will direct the movie from a script by Alan McElroy ("The Marine 4?). Orton reunites with Reine on "The Condemned" sequel after having previously worked together on "12 Rounds 2: Reloaded."
October 27, 2014
Randy Orton To Star In WWE Studios ‘The Condemned 2′
October 8, 2014
Rumor Mill - Randy Orton Working a Limited Schedule
Randy Orton apparently has a new agreement with WWE where he's not working full-time on the road for weekend live events anymore.
September 26, 2014
WWE Star Tops PWI 500 List
WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan was the #1 ranked wrestler on the 24th annual “PWI 500″ list.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated selected this year’s list by evulating all pro wrestlers between July 1st, 2013, and July 31st, 2014. The rules state wrestlers must have competed in a minimum of twenty matches, or at least one match in seven separate months in the specified time frame.
The top ten of the PWI 500 list is as follows:
Daniel Bryan
Randy Orton
John Cena
AJ Styles
Kazuchika Okada
Bray Wyatt
Roman Reigns
Magnus
Adam Cole
Bully Ray
September 14, 2014
Batista Talks Joining Evolution, Triple H Thinking He Would Get Heat For It, Almost Being Replaced
During the second edition of his interview series on Talk is Jericho, Batista and host Chris Jericho discussed how Batista was almost replaced in Evolution, a move that would have changed wrestling forever.
Jericho and Batista were speaking about how much Randy Orton had changed over the past decade, and how instrumental Evolution was to both Orton and Batista himself. Jericho also noted that Orton had tried to start fights with him three or four times.
Batista says he was warned by Triple H ahead of forming Evolution that the two inexperienced starts would get a lot of heat for riding the coattails of Helmsley and Flair. An injury almost eliminated him from the stable altogether, as Mark Jindrak was slated to replace him.
"They were considering him replacing me when I was injured. Hunter wanted it to be the four of us, he was pretty adamant. He fought for us," Batista said of nearly being replaced.
"I get injured, and Randy (Orton) was back before I was and they wanted that fourth member," Batista said
Batista and Jericho spoke about how much the business had changed since Evolution, citing a change in Vince McMahon's demeanor. Part two of Batista's interview on Talk is Jericho can be found at this link.
August 28, 2014
Batista Talks Not Being Happy With Latest WWE Return
Batista is Chris Jericho's guest on the latest episode of the Talk Is Jericho podcast, which you can listen to here. During the interview, Batista talked about his latest WWE run being "bad from the start."
"It was just bad from right off the bat," Batista admitted (props to MStarz for the transcription). "They said, 'We want you to come out and do this thing with Hunter and Steph and Randy,' and I was like, 'First night back and you can't give me five minutes in the ring by myself in front if the fans?
"I told them from the very beginning [making me a babyface] isn't going to work. They said, 'Nah, man. They love you. They love you. They miss you.' That's going to last for 30 seconds. I said, 'They want to hate me and I'm good at that.'"
August 20, 2014
Top WWE Stars Reportedly Side with Alberto Del Rio, Will He Speak Out In the US Soon?, More
Alberto Del Rio will reportedly be doing media appearances in the United States soon to go into more details about what happened with his WWE departure. Del Rio's representatives have contacted indie wrestling promoters in the US and said that Del Rio will be taking bookings for autograph signings and matches in the US very soon because he doesn't feel that WWE's one-year non-compete that keeps him from doing MMA and pro wrestling, while not paying him, will hold up in court. Del Rio's asking price for indie bookings is said to be extremely high.
Del Rio has been upset about WWE's social media worker Cody Barbierri not being fired for the incident they were involved in but for legal reasons, hasn't been saying anything like that publicly. At first Del Rio was going to speak out in the US media but decided against it. Now, his lawyers have reportedly given him the green light to speak out in the US.
It was also reported by those close to the situation that when Triple H called Del Rio about the departure, he told Del Rio to keep his nose clean and when the heat died down, they would re-hire him in 6 months. Del Rio said he wasn't interested in coming back. Top stars including Big Show, Randy Orton and John Cena all told Del Rio that they would push for him to be re-hired because most of the locker room was sympathetic to what had happened. Again, Del Rio made it clear he didn't want to come back.
August 13, 2014
Seth Rollins Comments on Learning from The Authority
Seth Rollins recently spoke with Comcast's Xfinity to promote WWE SummerSlam:
Onda: As a member of The Authority, you are in a position that puts you in the company of WWE’s greatest minds and veterans. What do you learn from them on a weekly basis?
Rollins: You learn how to be successful and how to stay successful. Stephanie is a McMahon. She knows all of the ruthless and cunning things that must be done to stay at the very top. And she’s a woman. And to be a woman at the top is not always the easiest thing, and some may say it’s more difficult than to be a man on top. She’s been able to excel in that role. Triple H – “The Game,” the “Cerebral Assassin” – that’s a nickname Jim Ross gave to him based on the way he operates in the ring, but I think it has as much to do with the way he operates outside of the ring and how he conducts himself. Learning those things – how to carry yourself, how to be the top guy, the man in our industry – those are the things I’ve picked up from Triple H and Randy Orton. Those are the guys who have been to the mountain top and know what it’s like to hold that spot. That’s where I wanna be, and there’s no better person or people to learn from.
July 9, 2014
Triple H wins ... always
When Triple H announced John Cena would be defending the WWE world heavyweight championship in a Fatal 4-Way match against Randy Orton, Kane, and Roman Reigns at the upcoming Battleground pay-per-view (PPV) on Sun., July 20, 2014, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, the immediate reaction was to search for logic.
After all, why would he insert Reigns into the picture when that would seem counterintuitive? If the idea is to put the title back on Orton, why add Reigns to the match to gum up the works?
Then Monday Night Raw played out last night in Montreal and during the course of it, a hierarchy was clearly established with Reigns challenging Cena's status within it. In short, it's become less and less about Cena battling Orton or Kane and more and more about Reigns looking to usurp Cena as the top dog in the yard.
Triple H, in the midst of all this:
Anyone still wondering why we put @WWERomanReigns in the fatal four way? #alwaysastepahead
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 8, 2014Don't you just love a good evil overlord?
Considering Cena's track record of success against both Orton and Kane, and his decided lack thereof with Reigns, this is the perfect play here, right? And when Triple H smugly declares it "best for business", he also means that on a literal level. Reigns is best for the story, and he's best for the selling of the actual event.
Because who the hell wants to watch Cena vs. Orton vs. Kane in 2014?
Triple H wins ... always.
source: cagesideseats.com
June 3, 2014
Seth Rollins Turns On The Shield And Joins Evolution
During Monday's WWE Raw broadcast Seth Rollins turned his back on fellow members of The Shield, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns by turning heel in a shocking twist.
The scheduled Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns main event didn't go ahead after Triple H revealed that he had a “plan B.”
Seth Rollins attacked both Reigns and Dean Ambrose with a steel chair, following this Triple H and Randy Orton took to the ring to join Rollins in the beatdown.
April 29, 2014
April 15, 2014
Evolution Reunites On Raw
Believe in Evolution... #RAW http://t.co/AsBVKa34Vw pic.twitter.com/bfSY1KBULh
— WWE (@WWE) April 15, 2014April 12, 2014
Rumor Mill - WWE Reforming Former Stable To Take On The Shield?
The word going around backstage is that WWE will be reforming Evolution with Triple H, Randy Orton, and Dave Batista, at least for a short time, to take on The Shield. Ric Flair is not expected to return to the group but that could change.
If this does end up happening, look for a Shield vs. Evolution match to take place at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view.
source: wrestling observer
March 28, 2014
WrestleMania XXX Press Conference Set for NYC
WrestleMania Week officially kicks off with the WrestleMania 30 Press Conference, broadcast live on WWE Network this Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. ET from the Hard Rock Café in New York City. Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Hulk Hogan, Batista, Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Mark Henry, Big Show, The Great Khali, Michael Cole and the cast of Total Divas will be appearing
March 17, 2014
Triple H Makes Big Announcement for WrestleMania XXX
Triple H announced on tonight's RAW that after he defeats Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania XXX, he will get the third spot in the Batista vs. Randy Orton match for the WWE World Heavyweight Title. Essentially, the winner of Bryan vs. Triple H will get a spot in the title match with Batista and Orton.
WWE Superstars Get Animated
WWE and Mattel, Inc. today announced the launch of WWE Slam City™, WWE’s new kids property that includes an original animated short-form series and a complete line of WWE Slam City merchandise. The 26-episode series, which launches today in the U.S., Canada, and U.K., is comprised of two minute shorts featuring WWE Superstars in their new animated world, WWE Slam City. The first four episodes begin airing today at WWESlamCity.com and Cartoonium on YouTube. WWE Slam City toys, including action figures, ring sets and more, are currently available at major retail stores.
The series, filmed in the next generation of stop-motion animation, features a new WWE animated character The Finisher, who fires all of the WWE Superstars and sends them to WWE Slam City to find day jobs. WWE Superstars are plunged into new career challenges as John Cena®, Randy Orton®, Sheamus®, The Miz™, Rey Mysterio®, Kane®, Alberto Del Rio® and Mark Henry® pack every street corner with work to do and scores to settle. With John Cena as an auto mechanic, Alberto Del Rio as a coffee house barista, Randy Orton as a zookeeper and Sheamus as a theater usher, these Superstars have a new life outside the ring, but still stay true to their WWE personas.
March 10, 2014
Huge Daniel Bryan Match with Stipulation Added to WrestleMania XXX
It was announced on tonight's WWE RAW that Daniel Bryan will face Triple H at WrestleMania XXX. If Bryan wins the match, he gets added to the WWE World Heavyweight Title match, making it Bryan vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton in the main event of WrestleMania XXX.
February 26, 2014
WWE Returns to Madison Square Garden
WWE returns to Madison Square Garden for a WWE Live Event on March 8th. The updated card features Daniel Bryan vs. Kane with Triple H at ringside, John Cena and Batista vs. Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton and The New Age Outlaws vs. Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs. The Uso's.
February 12, 2014
Triple H Talks About the WWE Hall of Fame Airing on The Network, Batista, Lita and More
In the newest interview with Michael Cole and Triple H. Here are some highlights:
* Michael Cole apologized for his actions during last week's interview, for overstepping his bounds. Triple H said the apology is accepted but unnecessary because Cole was just doing his job - asking tough questions. Triple H asked Cole not to push him on questions Cole knows he cannot answer.
* Triple H said he's excited for Lita and proud of her. He called her a trailblazer. He announces the WWE Network will show the Hall of Fame ceremony, in its entirety, live that Saturday night before WrestleMania XXX.
* Regarding Batista getting upset on RAW in the backstage segment, Triple H said he's not sure if Batista is upset at management, he's just a hothead. Triple H said it's up to Batista to prove that he's the same Animal he was four years ago.
* Triple H is not disappointed in Randy Orton for his recent losses to the Elimination Chamber opponents. Triple H thinks Cesaro may be Orton's toughest opponent yet. Triple H said Cesaro is the guy nobody will be expecting and is good enough to walk out the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
* Triple H said he would indeed consider the winner of the Chamber to be the face of WWE.
February 9, 2014
Rumor Mill - New Name Being Discussed For a Match Against Triple H At WrestleMania 30
There are a lot of current possibilities with the WrestleMania 30 card, as we have been reporting, and the final decision has yet to be made on some of the top matches.
Inserting Daniel Bryan into the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match with Randy Orton and Batista is being discussed as we previously reported.
WrestleZone is reporting that if Bryan is put in the WWE title match, which would make a Shield triple threat match unlikely, then Triple H versus Roman Reigns is a strong possibility for the big event.
WWE is currently very high on Reigns, and the company would use the storyline of The Shield having been the henchmen for The Authority in the past year as the launching point of a singles match between Reigns and HHH.
January 27, 2014
WrestleMania Axxess Signing Schedule
TICKETS
Tickets for WrestleMania Axxess go on sale Saturday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT and will be available on Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 800-745-3000.
ATTRACTIONS
This year's WrestleMania Axxess experience includes Superstar signings, photo opportunities, Superstar Q&A sessions, memorabilia displays, WWE Shop and much more. Check back soon for a full list of attractions!
SUPERSTAR SIGNING DATES & TIMES
Thursday, April 3 — 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
Friday, April 4 — 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday, April 5
Session 1: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Session 2: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Session 3: 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday, April 6
Session 1: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS — $45*
General admission tickets include:
Autographs and professional photos with WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends
Enjoy viewing matches, Q&As and contests in the main ring
VIP TICKETS — $95*
VIP tickets include:
Autograph and professional photo with a VIP WWE Superstar
Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance
(1) 8x10 glossy photo of the appearing Superstar
VIP SIGNING SCHEDULES
Thursday, April 3
6 p.m. – Randy Orton
8 p.m. – Bret Hart
Saturday, April 5
Session 1:
10 a.m. – Daniel Bryan
Session 2:
1 p.m. – Big Show
Session 3:
6 p.m. – CM Punk
8 p.m. – Sheamus
Sunday, April 6
8 a.m. – Bruno Sammartino
10 a.m. – Rey Mysterio
12 p.m. – Shawn Michaels
PREMIUM VIP TICKETS — $175*
Premium VIP tickets include:
Autograph and professional photo with a Premium VIP WWE Superstar
Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance
(1) 8x10 glossy photo of the appearing Superstar
(1) Copy of the "WWE 50" book: Celebrating 50 Years of Sports Entertainment
PREMIUM VIP SIGNING SCHEDULES
Friday, April 4
6 p.m. – John Cena
8 p.m. – Batista
Saturday, April 5
3 p.m. – The Undertaker
Children two years old and younger are FREE.
*Prices are PER SESSION and do not include applicable fees
