Corporate.wwe.com is reporting that Vince McMahon has signed a new, three year deal with WWE. His contract extension officially begins on January 1, 2011, with the contract renewing each year beyond that unless either party chooses not to extend. Aside from his current duties as Chairman and CEO, he will serve as Creative Director as well as be a writer and performer.
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November 19, 2010
Details on Vince McMahon's Employment Contract
Chris Nowinski Nominated for Prestigious SI Award
Former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski has been nominated for Sports Illustrated magazine's "Sportsman of the Year" award for his research in head trauma and concussions that has helped change safety in youth, college, and professional sports...More?
source: pwtorch.com
Several WWE Releases Today
Standard line from wwe.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstars Shad Gaspard, Luke Gallows, Vance Archer and Caylen Croft and WWE Divas Tiffany and Jillian Hall as of November 19, 2010. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.
In addition, WWE released referee Aaron "Goose" Mahoney.
Long-Time WWE Creative Team Member & On-Screen Character Leaves The Company
Prowrestling.net has confirmed Chris DeJoseph has left WWE. DeJoseph was known by many WWE fans on television as Big Dick Johnson. He was one of Smackdown's top writers under Michael Hayes.
This Day in Wrestling History
Curt Hennig defeated Kerry Von Erich for the WWF(E) Intercontinental title.
November 19, 1990
Rick Rude defeated Sting for the WCW U.S. Heavyweight title.
November 19, 1991
Bret Hart defeated Diesel for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
November 19, 1995
Ric Flair makes his return to the WWF(E) on RAW, announcing his new stock in the company following the WCW/ECW Invasion. Flair had not been on TV since the last WCW Monday Nitro.
November 19, 2001
November 18, 2010
Linda McMahon on 'Face the State' this Sunday
Linda McMahon posted the following on her facebook page:
In my first post election TV interview I reveal to Dennis House my thoughts on another run in 2012, what I learned as a candidate and where you can see and hear from me in the very near future. Face the State is this Sunday on WFSB Channel 3.
Business Beyond the WWE Ring
Come spend an evening with executives from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and NBC for a discussion focused on how the WWE brand continues to expand worldwide with new business opportunities and partners through its TV-PG focus. The discussion will also include the recent move of Friday Night SmackDown to Syfy, and how WWE creatively integrates its business partners into WWE’s various platforms (TV, pay-per-view, digital and more!). In addition, the panel will discuss the new WWE Studios theatrical strategy and how blue-chip brands are partnering with WWE.
Women in Sports and Events
WWE Superstars Results: Girl Power
Two of SmackDown’s most promising young Superstars, Trent Barreta and Curt Hawkins are no strangers to one another — both trained together in the same gym for WWE and have locked up in both tag and singles action many times before. This familiarity lent itself to an exciting back-and-forth contest tonight as each competitor seemed to know what their opponent was going to do before they did it. But Barreta finally took Hawkins by surprise when he nailed him with a devastating springboard DDT to earn a very well-deserved victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Vince McMahon is indicted on charges of possession of anabolic steroids and conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids. If convicted, McMahon would face up to 8 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
November 18, 1993
Trish Stratus defeated Ivory, Lita, Jazz, Molly and Jacqueline in a 6 Way Match for the vacant WWF(E) Women's title.
November 18, 2001
November 17, 2010
Why WWE Was Able To Use Their Old Logo On Raw?
For those who have asked about the legality of WWE using the old block WWF logo on Old School Raw Monday night, the answer is that the company is only prohibited from using the Attitude Era scratch logo.
As the result of losing a court battle with the World Wildlife Fund eight years ago, the wrestling company was no longer permitted to use the scratch logo or the WWF initials (hence the name change to WWE).
However, the block WWF logo – which the company was no longer using at the time of the legal dispute – and the “World Wrestling Federation” name can be used by WWE when referencing history.
source: baltimoresun.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
