The challenger for the Women's Title will join WWE Universe for a Q&A session on the Royal Rumble Live Blog. The blog starts at 6:30 p.m. ET Jan. 25, with Melina's Q&A starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
January 22, 2009
Interview with Jonathan Coachman
After nine years as a WWE performer, "The Coach" Jonathan Coachman left the promotion last year to pursue another type of announcing career. Coachman is now anchoring segments for ESPN News along with other broadcasting responsibilities for the all-sports network.
"Sportscasting has always been my dream," Coachman said in a recent telephone interview. "I enjoy wrestling and I'm a fan, but I never wanted to spend my whole life in it. This was a no-brainer for me."...More?
source: scrippsnews.com
Vince banged up from Orton's kick on Raw
According to Jim Ross, Vince McMahon got pretty banged up from being punted by Randy Orton Monday night. Ross says Vince may have sustained a concussion (unconfirmed) but he did receive a cut either on or above his ear from RKO's boot laces.
Oscar Nominations for "The Wrestler"
Mickey Rourke has been nominated for Best Actor and Marissa Tomei was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. The Oscar Awards air on February 22, 2009 at 8:00pm EST on ABC.
I'm pissed that they didn't nominate Bruce Springsteen for Best Song.
Royal Rumble to Sell Out
Detroit, the home of this Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay per view, is one of the most depressed markets in the country. However, despite the recession, World Wrestling Entertainment®’s demand remains high as the Rumble at Joe Louis Arena is virtually sold out. For those that are not fortunate enough to attend the Royal Rumble, fans can watch the event on pay per view.
The WWE considers itself “The best value in entertainment,” said Linda McMahon, CEO of WWE. “We give more bang for the buck at live events and pay per views. You’re guaranteed 3 hours of electrifying action. No quick knockouts or submissions as in boxing or mixed martial arts.”...More?
This Day in Wrestling History
One night after Vader's WWF(E) debut, he attacks WWF(E) President Gorilla Monsoon and is suspended for the incident
January 22, 1996
January 21, 2009
Vince & Stephanie Happy with Raw Finisher
Backstage reactions to the final two segments on WWE RAW this week were great. Vince and Stephanie McMahon were said to be very happy and excited after the show was over and felt like everything went just as they had planned. Besides Vince and Stephanie, most everybody else thought things went great this week and they had one of the best RAW episodes in recent memory.
source: nodq.com
Rankings for the top 5 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 12-18. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:
1. (tied) President George W. Bush's Farewell Address (Thursday, 8 p.m.), Fox News Channel, 3.53 million homes, 4.86 million viewers.
1. (tied) "WWE Raw" (Monday, 10 p.m.), USA, 3.53 million homes, 5.41 million viewers.
3. "Monk" (Friday, 9 p.m.), USA, 3.51 million homes, 4.94 million viewers.
4. "WWE Raw" (Monday, 9 p.m.), USA, 3.40 million homes, 5.09 million viewers.
5. Movie: "Another Cinderella Story" (Sunday, 8 p.m.), ABC Family, 3.28 million homes, 5.30 million viewers.
Ric Flair Comments on Missing Pro Wrestling
In a recent interview, Ric Flair admitted that he misses pro wrestling:
"I miss it -- I'm not going to lie. Yeah, I get to talk to the guys, I watch the show, so I keep on top of it. It was time. The company came to me with a suggestion to induct me as an active wrestler, and possibly having my last match. They made it really great, the whole three-day thing -- it was a lot cooler than anything they've ever done at Canton (in the Pro Football Hall of Fame)."...More?
source: pittsburghlive.com
WWE And Telefónica Launch Official Website In Spain
Telecommunications giant Telefónica and World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) have jointly launched the official WWE local language website in Spain this month. The Spanish site can be found at: www.wwe.es...More?
Injury Update on Awesome Kong
It has been reported that TNA Women's Knockout Champion Awesome Kong is suffering from a bad back and she also has a bad knee, which will likely need surgery soon. TNA officials are hoping she will be able to wrestle at next week's set of Impact tapings. Kong was pulled from the European tour due to her injuries.
Matt Hardy Responds to Eric Bischoff's Negative Comments
Matt Hardy has responded to Eric Bischoff referring to him as a "friggin' goof" in his current myspace blog. Bischoff made the statement in reaction to Hardy's previous blog in which he reviewed The Wrestler and noted that today's professional wrestlers are "smarter and more responsible.":
"I find it funny that my 'suggestions make him sick,' yet he cares enough about me and my blog to read it and actually comment on it," Hardy wrote. "Because I certainly didn't even know he had a blog or gave a damn about it until someone made me aware of it. So I'm gonna give this individual just what he was looking for by taking a couple of ignorant jabs towards someone he apparently cares about-some publicity on the net...More?
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
