source: corporate.wwe.com
June 11, 2008
The WWE Commended for their Wellness Policy
Bob Barr, the Libertarian party nominee for the 2008 United States presidential election, has posted a new blog post commending Vince McMahon and WWE for their Wellness Policy. He says that in the wake of the Chris Benoit tragedy, McMahon stepped in and did a better job “cleaning up” than the government would have if they were to have gotten involved. He gives credit to Glenn Jacobs (a/k/a Kane) a good friend and support of him for presenting the solution to him. Click here to read his blog.
source: wrestlingnewsworld.com
Mickie James on MTV's ‘Big Ten’
Tune in to MTV’s The Big Ten to catch special guest Mickie James. The WWE Women’s Champion joins host Damien Fahey on the video countdown talk show, where she’ll help introduce the day’s 10 biggest videos on MTV.
James will chat about McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania, Night of Champions, The Great American Bash and SummerSlam. The Women’s Champ will also answer off-the-wall questions in the show’s “Big Ten Split.” The show airs on MTV tomorrow at 9 a.m. ET/PT.
Vince McMahon on the 'Today Show'
Vince McMahon and Joshua Smith, the $200,000 winner from McMahon's Million Dollar Mania, are scheduled appear on NBC's "Today Show" on Thursday, according to WWE.com. The show airs at 8:30 a.m. (ET)
WWE’s money mania is ratings bust
The 3.0 rating for last night’s Raw has to be considered a major disappointment for WWE. Despite news conferences and press releases, McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania did not deliver the expected spike in the ratings. In fact, the rating dropped slightly from last week’s 3.1...More?
source: weblogs.baltimoresun.com
June 10, 2008
Dana White Speaks on new UFC action figures, the WWE and Floyd Mayweather
UFC president Dana White and Brock Lesnar appeared on CNBC's "Power Lunch" to show off the company's new line of action figures. A graphic noted that the company signed a four-year deal with Jakks Pacific.
The hosts of the show asked White whether there is any truth to the rumor that he is on the verge of announcing that he has signed Floyd Mayweather to a UFC deal. "No," he responded with a laugh. He also shot down another rumor that WWE was going to become a minority partner and take over sales and marketing.
source: prowrestling.net
Action figures? I didn't know about this. I might have to get a Randy Couture one!
View the action figures here.
Possible reality show to feature former WWE Superstar
Former WWE Champion “Stone Cold” Steve Austin has signed a development deal for an upcoming reality series, as reported by Variety.com June 9...More?
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
