Steve Austin offered an assessment of Randy Orton’s character performance during an interview for the latest issue of Power Slam.
When asked to name which wrestlers he believes can evolve into “money-drawing players” for WWE, Austin said of The Viper, “His promos need work, and right now, he’s a little one-dimensional. The crowds are digging him, but there’s still another step on the ladder for him to climb to.”
Orton responded to Austin’s remarks this evening on Twitter with a vow. He wrote, “Austin is right, there is still room for me to move up the ladder. And I will. Watch me.”
Austin echoed similar sentiments for the other World Title loser at Night of Champions, Alberto Del Rio. “[He is] another one who needs to work on his promos-I don’t like them worth a shit right now-but he has great ability,” said Austin. “He just needs to add a few pieces to the puzzle.”
Austin was shown the original article on Twitter and responded, “I dont believe I ‘ripped’ Alberto Del Rio…a Gino Hernandez comparison is a complement…and yes, his promos need work.”
September 25, 2011
Stone Cold Comments on Randy Orton & Alberto Del Rio; Orton Responds
This Day in Wrestling History
Shawn Michaels & Diesel were stripped of the WWF(E) Tag Team title by WWF(E) President Gorilla Monsoon.
September 25, 1995
WWF(E) RAW is WAR debuts on TNN after making a departure from the USA Network.
September 25, 2000
September 24, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
Greg Valentine defeated Tito Santana for the WWWF(WWE) Intercontinental title.
September 24, 1984
Shawn Michaels & Diesel defeated Owen Hart & Yokozuna for the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
September 24, 1995
At the conclusion of TNA's No Surrender Pay-per-view, a video package announces that former WWF World Champion and Olympic Gold Medallist Kurt Angle would be coming to the company. TNA issued a press release, announcing the signing of Angle and the fact that SpikeTV had decided to give the company a prime time slot on Thursday nights.
September 24, 2006
September 23, 2011
Rumor Mill - WWE's New Cable Channel WWE Network Could Feature WrestleMania & More
WWE issued a survey to a very general audience (rather than their WWE mailing list) last week gauging interest in a WWE TV Network ahead of the 2012 launch. The most interesting aspect of the survey was WWE proposing the monthly PPVs to be shifted to WWE Network as "monthly specials."
WWE isn't set on this idea internally, and the survey included an option for respondents to say whether interest in the Network would be affected if the PPVs were not included. The proposed PPV option reads:
"This network would include all of WWE’s monthly pay-per-view events to the lineup at no additional cost. Rather than having to pay for them, they would now be monthly specials with the same match quality you’re used to seeing on pay-per-view for no additional cost. These events would only be on The WWE Network."
The option is on the table because WWE would like to get to a point where they could collect enough revenue from TV Network subscription fees to replace PPV revenue, and, as the Network grows, create more revenue than the current PPV segment.
Also in the survey, WWE proposed new arena-based shows, which management talked about in the most-recent conference call with investors, that would not be Raw on Smackdown. The following items were mentioned as possible features on the Network in the survey:
-- New non-wrestling shows, repeats of Raw and Smackdown, two new weekly live in-ring shows.
-- "Classic” or “historical” programs featuring shows from different promotions (classic WWE footage, WCW, ECW, NWA, AWA).
-- Daily live in-studio "viewer interactive" show similar to SportsCenter. Also, a "Mike and Mike" style call-in show hosted by current or past WWE stars.
-- Reality show involving "former WWE stars living in a big house," and various documentaries.
-- WWE stars hosting their favorite movies, which suggests WWE obtaining the rights to air non-WWE Studios movies.
source: pwtorch.com
WWE Stock Hits 52 Week Low
Shares of WWE stock closed at $8.93 per share on Thursday after hitting a 52-week low of $8.67 per share at the beginning of the day. The stock price closed at $8.83 per share Wednesday.
source: wrestlezone.com
Paul Levesque's WWE Executive Team Bio
Paul “Triple H” Levesque was named Executive Vice President, Talent in 2011. In this role, he oversees the talent relations and talent development departments, training of WWE Superstars and Divas, and management of worldwide recruitment. In addition to his talent duties, Levesque has continually had an integral role behind the scenes, as a director and producer he works to shape the creative direction and storylines of WWE’s programming.
Levesque debuted as a WWE Superstar in 1995 making him one of the most prolific performers in WWE history. Also known as “The Game,” and the “King of Kings,” Levesque was a founding member of the popular faction — D-Generation X — a pop culture phenomenon throughout the last two decades. He is the national spokesperson for Muscular Dystrophy’s “Make a Muscle, Make a Difference” campaign. On WWE programming, he has captured every major championship, headlined thousands of WWE events, and entertained millions around the world. Outside of WWE, Levesque’s charisma, professionalism and unparalleled commitment to excellence have propelled him into starring roles in commercials, television programs, the talk show circuit, feature-length films and as author of Make the Game: Triple H’s Approach to a Better Body.
