Vince McMahon & WWE Stars Headed Overseas

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, along with Big Show, R-Truth, Eva Marie and Alicia Fox, are all headed overseas to visit some of the U.S. Troops. It has not been disclosed which country the WWE crew will be visiting.

Update on the AJ Lee - Michelle Beadle Story

The entire story from pwinsider.com:

Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer reported earlier today that there were a number of people within WWE upset with current WWE Divas champion AJ Lee for behavior backstage at this past Wednesday's Tribute to the Troops taping. Meltzer's report noted that Lee became unruly with NBC sports personality and WWE fan Michelle Beadle when she encountered Beadle and CM Punk (who Lee has been dating) talking backstage. Meltzer's report is that Lee allegedly became very irate and loud about the fact Beadle was speaking with Punk to the point that others backstage became distracted by the incident.

Beadle was at the event as the "official host" of the Tribute special, which will air in a few weeks on NBC and The USA Network.

PWInsider confirmed this afternoon that Meltzer's report was accurate in that the company was upset with Lee for several reasons, including "unprofessional conduct" with an invited guest of the company who works for WWE's NBC-Universal partner and because the incident took place at the Troops taping, which internally is considered one of the most important events of the year by Vince McMahon.

However, the word making the way among wrestlers backstage at TLC today was that Lee approached Beadle not out of jealousy but because Beadle had spoken to Punk in a disrespectful manner. The version wrestlers have been passing around is that Lee approached Beadle after Beadle had a conversation with CM Punk, not during a conversation between the two.

Beadle allegedly said something in a disrespectful manner that allegedly upset Punk, which led to Lee looking for her. That comment (we have heard several versions and can't confirm what it actually was) led to Lee telling Beadle that she was not to speak to Punk in such a manner again and if she did, there would be issues between the two. Beadle then reported the incident to WWE.

One wrestler who witnessed the incident "from ten feet away" denied that Lee ever raised her voice or cursed. "Anyone who said that is a liar," the wrestler, who spoke under condition of anonymity, commented.

However, since Beadle is a celebrity, there was (and may still be) heat on Lee over the situation since as the same wrestler commented, "Celebs are untouchable in the backstage scene. WWE wants them more than they need any wrestler, so automatically, the wrestler is going to be wrong here, even when [Lee] isn't really."

Beadle acknowledged the incident this afternoon on Twitter, writing in response to a pro-Lee fan, "Hon...it was done in front of company people. I didn't say a word. I thought it was a joke." She also made a reference to losing a "friend" due to "crazy girlfriend" syndrome.

CM Punk, while not acknowledging the situation directly, was apparently unhappy Lee ended up in hot water as well. He wrote on Twitter the day after the Troops taping, "It's difficult to always try to do business the proper way with a company that refuses to practice the same standards."

Michelle Beadle Confirms Report Of Backstage Incident With AJ Lee - 'I Thought It Was A Joke'

NBC entertainment and sports personality Michelle Beadle is lending credence to today's report concerning an incident between herself and WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee at last Wednesday's annual Tribute to the Troops event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Pierce County, Washington.

Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer revealed this morning in a podcast on F4WOnline.com that Lee went on an obscenity-laced tirade towards the Access Hollywood co-host upon seeing her chat with CM Punk, her boyfriend, backstage at the event. Beadle didn't believe Lee was serious with her unhinged WWE character-like outburst.

In response to a fan remarking to her this morning on Twitter, "You should have slapped AJ Lee when she got in your face," Beadle wrote, "Meh. I thought it was a joke."

Responding to an upset AJ Lee fan on Twitter, Beadle remarked, "Hon...it was done in front of company people. I didn't say a word. I thought it was a joke."

Beadle's tweet gels with Meltzer's claim, as he noted on the podcast that Lee's Tribute to the Troops incident took place in front of many important people. He added that a number of WWE officials were very embarrassed and angry at Lee over the incident, mainly for "coming off like her character in real life, and not in a good way." She is expected to be disciplined for her behavior.

Lee is scheduled to defend her WWE Divas Championship tonight at WWE TLC against Natalya.

source: f4wonline.com

Rumor Mill - AJ Lee In Hot Water Over Backstage Incident At Tribute To The Troops

Reigning WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee is reportedly in hot water with WWE management after "causing a scene" at last Wednesday's Tribute to the Troops event in Pierce County, Washington.

Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer disclosed in a podcast (posted Sunday morning on F4WOnline.com, available here via subscription) that Lee saw NBC personality Michelle Beadle (who was on hand hosting the event) chatting with CM Punk backstage at the event and "freaked out." More specifically, Lee threw an obscenity-laced tirade at the popular television personality.

Meltzer says that a lot of people in the company were very embarrassed and angry at Lee over the incident, mainly for "coming off like her character in real life, and not in a good way." She is expected to be disciplined for her behavior.

A message Beadle posted the following day on Twitter appears to allude to the situation: "Lost another friend to CGFN....crazy girlfriend neutering. It's real people. Check your buddies. Affects everyone."

Meltzer noted that Punk is very upset with company officials over the matter. A message Punk posted Thursday evening on Twitter appears to allude to the situation: It's difficult to always try to do business the proper way with a company that refuses to practice the same standards."

Lee is scheduled to defend her WWE Divas Championship tonight at WWE TLC against Natalya.

source: f4wonline.com

Photos: Triple H and Vince McMahon at Tribute to the Troops Taping

.@TripleH @VinceMcMahon backstage recording #TributetotheTroops right now! The set is a C-17! pic.twitter.com/kmYHuu4SV0

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) December 12, 2013

@TripleH @VinceMcMahon @CHRIS_Daughtry @WWE #troops pic.twitter.com/7QI9mBGgXX

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) December 12, 2013

WWE Tribute To The Troops Taping Schedule

This year's WWE Tribute to The Troops will be taped on December 11th at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Fort Lewis, Washington. The show starts at 7pm and will be taped at McChord Field Hangars 3 and 4. Admission is free to all military personnel.

News On Tribute To The Troops 2013 & Saturday Morning Slam

The 2013 WWE Tribute to the Troops special is scheduled to air on NBC on Saturday December 28th at 9 PM. The special will be 60 minutes, with a longer, 2-hour special airing on the USA Network at a later date.

There is still no word on a new season of WWE's "Saturday Morning Slam" TV show. Despite talk that the show would be returning for a second season, no new episodes have been taped and local TV affiliates have not been told anything about new episodes airing this fall.

This Day In Wrestling History

Ric Flair wins his first World title. Flair teams with Greg Valentine to beat Gene and Ole Anderson for the NWA World Tag Team Championship
December 25, 1976

Kevin Von Erich defeated Bruiser Brody to win the NWA American Title and Ernie Ladd defeated Ray Candy by forfeit to win his 4th Mid-South North American title
December 25, 1978

World Class Championship Wrestling holds the first "Christmas Star Wars" event at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas, drawing a crowd of 18,000 fans (and a Texas record gate at the time) for a show that featured one of the most famous heel turns of all time, a turn that sparked arguably the greatest feud in Texas wrestling history, the Von Erichs vs. The Fabulous Freebirds.
December 25, 1982

Magnum T.A. & Mr. Wrestling II defeated Butch Reed & Jim Neidhart to win the Mid-South Tag Team Title
December 25, 1983

The Rock 'N' Roll Express defeated Ted DiBiase & Hercules Hernandez to win their 3rd Mid-South Tag Team Title
December 25, 1984

UPN airs the first ever WWE Smackdown "Christmas In Iraq/Tribute To The Troops", which was taped at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq on December 20th for an audience of soldiers overseas. The show included Vince McMahon knocking down Santa Claus for not bringing him a gift, only for "Santa" to reveal himself as Steve Austin. Austin then gave McMahon a stunner.
December 25, 2003

Video: John Cena Addresses the Troops:Tribute to the Troops

WWE Tribute To The Troops Results

WWE taped Tribute to the Troops 2012 from The Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Below are full taping results:

* Lilian Garcia sung the Star Spangled Banner to officially open the show. Kid Rock followed with some of his popular material. Michael Cole and John “Bradshaw” Layfield come out to announce with Justin Roberts as the ring announcer.

* Randy Orton & Sheamus b. Big Show & Dolph Ziggler when Orton hit an RKO on Show followed by a Brogue Kick by Sheamus.

* Ryback b. Alberto Del Rio via disqualification after interference from Ricardo Rodriguez. Ryback gave them both Shellshock.

* WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No & R-Truth b. 3MB when R-Truth hit the Lie Detector on Heath Slater

* The Miz hosted a special segment of Miz TV with The Muppets. Miz tries to figure out if Kermit really loves Miss Piggy when Damien Sandow interrupts.

* The Miz b. Damien Sandow

* Layla b. WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres in a non-title match

* Brodus Clay, Sin Cara, The Great Khali & Hornswoggle b. David Otunga, Tensai, Epico & Primo after Hornswoggle hit the Tadpole Splash.

* Flo Rida performed his popular material.

* John Cena b. WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro in a non-title match

* The locker room cleared for the final segment which was a tribute from all the workers and staff to the United States military. John Cena was on the mic as Zack Ryder, The Prime Time Players, The Uso’s, Santino Marella, Yoshi Tatsu and Justin Gabriel came out as reindeer and what appeared to be Mick Foley as Santa Clause. Triple H came out as did John Laurinaitis, Michael Hayes, Dean Malenko and Road Dogg. There were several talents that didn’t work that also appeared including Alicia Fox, AJ Lee, Ted DiBiase and Kaitlyn.

Blast From The Past - Shawn Michaels vs Triple H Boot Camp Match Tribute To The Troops 2005

List of Events for WWE's Tribute To The Troops

The theme for this year's Troops Tribute is their 10 year anniversary. Here is the list of events WWE will be at next week in the area:

* December 6th at JEB Little Creek - Lunch with sailors
* December 6th at Naval Station Norfolk - Meet & Greet with single sailors
* December 7th at JEB Little Creek - Meet & Greet with patrons
* December 7th at JEB Little Creek - Bowling Social
* December 7th at Naval Station Norfolk - Meet & Greet Dodgeball tournament
* December 7th at Naval Station Norfolk - Lunch with sailors
* December 7th at Naval Station Norfolk - Meet & Greet with patrons
* December 7th at Naval Station Norfolk - Bowling Social
* December 7th at NAS Oceana - Fitness Competition
* December 7th at NAS Oceana - Ride & Drive
* December 7th at NAS Oceana - Meet & Greet Jingle Bell Fun Run
* December 7th at NAS Oceana - Meet & Greet with patrons
* December 7th at NAS Oceana - Meet & Greet with Chief Community
* December 7th at NMCP - Lunch with patients, staff and families
* December 7th at Norfolk Naval Shipyard - Meet & Greet with single sailors
* December 7th at Naval Station Norfolk - Meet & Greet with patrons
* December 7th at Naval Station Norfolk - Meet & Greet with patrons
* December 8th at Dam Neck - Meet & Greet with patrons
* December 8th at Dam Neck - Obstacle Course
* December 8th at Naval Station Norfolk - Ride & Drive
* December 8th at Naval Station Norfolk - Merchandise Promotion
* December 8th at Naval Station Norfolk - Meet & Greet with patrons
* December 8th at JEB Little Creek - Meet & Greet with patrons
* December 8th at JEB Fort Story - Meet & Greet at Army/Navy 10K Run
* December 8th at NMCP - Meet & Greet with single sailors

WWE Superstars Lay the SmackDown Aboard Stennis

Wrestlers from World Wrestling Entertainment visited sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Nov. 25.

The WWE superstars, which included Vince “Mr. McMahon” McMahon, Eve Torres, Layla El Barrami, Ronnie “R. Truth” Killings, and Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, were making their first visit to a Navy aircraft carrier.

“We’ve been to Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan so many times,” said McMahon, CEO and chairman of the WWE. “We wanted to do something different this year and this is awesome.”

While on board the wrestlers toured the ship and interacted with sailors along the way and observed flight operations as Navy jets roared on and off the flight deck.

“I was in awe of the young ages of the men and women who are turning these planes,” said Torres, the current WWE diva champion. “Everything operates like clockwork; it’s amazing.”

After flight operations, the wrestlers toured the ship’s navigation bridge and posed for photos with sailors.

“I’m excited,” said Seaman Elexus Rosechong from Dallas. “This is definitely one of the most memorable moments in my Navy career.”

“This was great for them to come out here and visit us,” said Lt. Rob Gordon, a pilot assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14. “It was a good morale boost, especially for those sailors who are spending the holidays away from home.”

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WWE Tribute To The Troops Tickets

Tickets for the annual WWE Tribute to the Troops taping will be distributed at the beginning of December to active-duty personnel and their families who are stationed at Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. WWE will tape the special rom the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Click here for more.

Vince McMahon Headed Overseas To Visit Troops

Vince McMahon along with The Miz, R-Truth, Eve Torres and Layla are headed overseas on Friday to visit with the troops. This is being done in preparation for the WWE‘s annual Tribute to the Troops show.

WWE Tribute to the Troops Celebrates 10 Years this Holiday Season

USA Network and NBC will honor the United States Armed Forces with its 10th annual holiday special, WWE Tribute to the Troops presented by Slim Jim. The 10th anniversary holiday extravaganza will air as a two-hour television special on Wednesday, December 19 at 9/8C on USA Network and as a one-hour television special on Saturday, December 22 at 9/8C on NBC.

WWE Tribute to the Troops has become a holiday tradition and is considered TV’s most patriotic and heartwarming show. In the grand tradition of Bob Hope, the holiday special will feature performances by Grammy Award-nominated, international superstars Kid Rock and Flo Rida, and WWE’s biggest Superstars and Divas for thousands of military personnel and their families at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA. The show will also feature appearances by Disney’s The Muppets, Access Hollywood and NBC Sports’ Michelle Beadle and more. Kid Rock and Flo Rida join a renowned list of legendary performers who have entertained at WWE Tribute to the Troops including Mary J. Blige, Nickelback, Sean "Diddy" Combs’ group Diddy - Dirty Money and Trace Adkins.

WWE is proud to have worked jointly with Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell in selecting Navy installations in the Norfolk, VA area for this annual celebration.

“We are excited to host WWE Tribute to the Troops in the Norfolk and Hampton Roads area,” said Governor Bob McDonnell. “Virginia has long been committed to supporting our troops and this is another opportunity to thank them for their service. We are home to 125,000 active duty members, 830,000 veterans and so many military families. Naval Station Norfolk is the crown jewel of the United States Navy and it’s important to pay tribute to and salute the brave men and women of the military and their families who serve our country. It’s great to see that the WWE has chosen Virginia as the place to continue this holiday tradition.”

“This is a proud moment for WWE to once again recognize America’s servicemen and women as part of the 10th anniversary of WWE Tribute to the Troops,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO, WWE. “We are honored to bring our unique brand of family-friendly entertainment to those who have sacrificed so much for our country.”

This trip marks the 10th consecutive year that WWE will bring its one-of-a-kind entertainment to our service men and women to thank them for their commitment to the country and recognition of their sacrifices. WWE Superstars and Divas will spend the weekend doing activities designed to give back to sailors and their families including a Be a STAR anti-bullying rally and hospital visits as well as spending time with our servicemen and women.

WWE Tribute to the Troops will also chronicle WWE’s goodwill visit to our troops overseas. WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, WWE Superstars The Miz® and R-Truth and WWE Divas Eve and Layla will travel overseas to spread some much needed holiday cheer to the men and women serving our country far from home during the holiday season.

WWE Tribute To The Troops 2012 Date And Location Revealed

The 2012 WWE Tribute To The Troops special will air on Sunday, December 9th at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.

The special airs Wednesday, December 19th at 9 PM on the USA Network and Saturday, December 22nd at 9 PM on NBC.

Update On 2012 WWE Tribute To The Troops Special

NBC will broadcast a special one hour version of WWE's annual Tribute to the Troops on NBC Saturday 12/22 at 9 PM.

A two hour version of the special will air on the USA Network on Wednesday 12/19 at 9 PM.

WWE on USA Network 3 Straight Nights in December

The USA Network will be airing 3 straight nights of WWE programming in December. Here's the schedule:

December 17th from 8 PM to 11 PM - WWE Monday Night Raw
December 18th from 8 PM to 10 PM - Live WWE Smackdown Special
December 19th from 9 PM to 11 PM - WWE Tribute To The Troops

This Day in Wrestling History

Ric Flair wins his first World title. Flair teams with Greg Valentine to beat Gene and Ole Anderson for the NWA World Tag Team Championship
December 25, 1976

Kevin Von Erich defeated Bruiser Brody to win the NWA American Title and Ernie Ladd defeated Ray Candy by forfeit to win his 4th Mid-South North American title
December 25, 1978

World Class Championship Wrestling holds the first "Christmas Star Wars" event at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas, drawing a crowd of 18,000 fans (and a Texas record gate at the time) for a show that featured one of the most famous heel turns of all time, a turn that sparked arguably the greatest feud in Texas wrestling history, the Von Erichs vs. The Fabulous Freebirds.
December 25, 1982

Magnum T.A. & Mr. Wrestling II defeated Butch Reed & Jim Neidhart to win the Mid-South Tag Team Title
December 25, 1983

The Rock 'N' Roll Express defeated Ted DiBiase & Hercules Hernandez to win their 3rd Mid-South Tag Team Title
December 25, 1984

UPN airs the first ever WWE Smackdown "Christmas In Iraq/Tribute To The Troops", which was taped at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq on December 20th for an audience of soldiers overseas. The show included Vince McMahon knocking down Santa Claus for not bringing him a gift, only for "Santa" to reveal himself as Steve Austin. Austin then gave McMahon a stunner.
December 25, 2003