WWE Studios announced today it has acquired all US distribution rights to the Toronto International Film Festival cult hit The Day, Doug Aarniokoski’s visceral action thriller. The film screened to sold-out crowds in the Midnight Madness section of the Festival. WWE® will use its television, digital/social media and print assets, which reach more than 20 million people domestically each week, to help market the release of film...More?
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September 17, 2011
WWE Studios Acquires The Day
Rumor Mill - Vince McMahon Returning to TV
WrestleZone has learned, according to several sources within WWE, that Vince McMahon is expected to return to TV in the very near future, possibly as soon as Sunday or Monday night.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Masa Chrono
September 17, 1963
Ric Flair defeated Dusty Rhodes for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title.
September 17, 1981
Nikita Koloff defeated Tully Blanchard for the NWA Television title.
September 17, 1987
Booker T defeated Kevin Nash for the WCW Heavyweight title.
September 17, 2000
Brock Lesnar defeated Kurt Angle for the WWE Smackdown Heavyweight title.
September 17, 2003
September 16, 2011
Beth Phoenix Comments on Triple H vs. CM Punk
Well this match, you know, maybe has as much meaning for all of us on the roster as it does for the WWE Universe. Because if HHH loses, he is no longer the COO of the company. And on the other hand, CM Punk has kind of been the one guy to stand up and step up for all of us who have felt pushed aside or under-appreciated, so it really is kind of a conflict of heart. Because I like what HHH has been doing as the COO, he has really you know made some changes in the company that have affected us in a positive way. So um, you know, I understand Punk’s gripes, but at the same time me as a talent, I really like what HHH has done so it’s really a toss up. I think it could go either way, and it’s really going be the match I want to see the most.
WWE Takes Out Line of Credit to Finance Network
According to a report by The Wrestling Observer, WWE has taken out a $200 million line of credit with JP Morgan Chase Bank. Vince McMahon stated earlier this year that WWE would be willing to go into debt spending, something they have avoided doing. WWE said they would be doing this because interest rates are low right now and it would be used to help finance the new television network.
Claudio Castagnoli Signs with WWE
Pwinsider.com is reporting that Claudio Castagnoli has officially signed a WWE developmental deal and has reported to Florida Championship Wrestling. His new ring name is Antonio Cesaro.
September 15, 2011
Triple H Offers Advice the UFC Should Take
In an interview with AOL Moviefone to promote his new film Paul Michael Levesque shared his thoughts on what the UFC could do bolster the entertainment value of their events:
"Give more of an entertainment standpoint. Give more form; they just have fighters who walk in in T-shirts and shorts and just stand there and then they fight and then they win and then they go “thanks, I’d like to thank my sponsors” and then they leave.
The whole world was up in arms when Brock was flipping people off and was cussing at the beer company because they didn’t give him any money and everyone thought, “oh my god, he’s disrespectful,” — the whole world was talking about it. They couldn’t wait to see him get beat up. And then he did well, and he beat some guys and then people jump on his bandwagon going “Brock’s the greatest.”
I’m good friends with Floyd Mayweather and Floyd would be the first to tell ya, “I make the most money in boxing and I have the biggest buyers because I have the biggest mouth.” He’d be the first guy to tell you that. That’s what it’s about. Sports is entertainment."
While I don’t want all kinds of worked shoots in the cage after guys win, I do think that letting the fighters who have a flare for those kinds of theatrics indulge is a good idea.
CM Punk Responds to Triple H's UFC Comment
CM Punk tweeted the following in response to Triple H's saying that the UFC fights were long and boring:
@arielhelwani: RT @MMAFighting Triple H: UFC Needs to Evolve More Than WWE aol.it/qVzzuK” RIDICULOUS!!!!! Laugh out loud ignorance.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
