source: news14.com
March 12, 2008
Cramer Gets Raw With WWE
WWE CEO Linda McMahon’s visit to Mad Money Tuesday was notably tamer than the professional wrestling spectaculars for which her company’s known. Instead of schooling Cramer on the finer points of pile drivers and body slams, she explained why her firm’s a true intercontinental champion...More?
source: cnbc.com
March 11, 2008
Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling
Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff have been given the green light to launch a new celebrity pro wrestling TV project. The series has been picked up by cable TV channel CMT and has a name - "Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling."
WWE Stock on the Rise
WWE stock closed today at $18.16 per share. It has not been near this level since before the Benoit murder/suicide.
Shane McMahon talks Mayweather/'Mania
In a video on MultichannelNews.com from March 2, there is an audio interview clip of WWE Executive Vice President Shane McMahon discussing the involvement of Floyd Mayweather with WWE and WrestleMania XXIV. The video package accompanying the audio is the buildup for Mayweather’s match against Paul “Big Show” Wight at this year’s event. Shane also discusses the idea of wrestling becoming generational and the WrestleMania event becoming “woven into the fabric of our culture.” The video can be seen here.
source: multichannelnews.com
Jeff Hardy Suspended Again
In accordance with its Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, WWE has suspended Jeff Hardy for 60 days, for his second violation of the company’s policy.
March 10, 2008
Mr. McMahon to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Vince McMahon will join an esteemed list of celebrities and entertainers this week, when the WWE Chairman will be immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...More?
source: wwe.com
WWE.com Rumor Mill
Michael Cole has been replaced as head of WWE.com. Vince McMahon made the decision as he felt that Cole's performance was disappointing due to the style of stories being ran and the decline in unique viewers.
Vince McMahon gave the go ahead for the Industry News section of WWE.com. Vince wants WWE.com to be the starting point for all wrestling fans seeking news. The goal is to make the site resemble a cross between the Drudge Report and Daily Variety. The web site's budget has been increased and this also led to the new partnerships with Facebook, Myspace and Youtube. This has surprised many since the section includes ticket sale information for TNA and ROH.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
