After SEVEN YEARS apart, UFC pain machine Brock Lesnar is getting back into business with the company that put him on the map -- WWE -- in a deal that will make him the "featured star" in a brand new video game.
Multiple sources confirm ...the people developing "WWE: 12" approached Brock back in January and asked for permission to use his name and likeness in the game and the advertising campaign.
We're told Brock loved the idea -- but wouldn't sign off unless his current boss, UFC honcho Dana White, gave his blessing. Fortunately, it worked out.
TMZ spoke with White, who told us, "I love WWE and I have nothing but love for Vince McMahon -- I'm totally OK with Brock being in the game."
We're told the first commercial for the game -- starring Brock -- will be released tomorrow.
source: tmz.com
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Brock Lesnar in WWE '12
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This Day in Wrestling History
Ed "Strangler" Lewis defeated Jack Sherry for the NY World Heavyweight title.
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Ric Flair Injury Update
In a new interview conducted for The Post and Courier, TNA Impact Wrestling star Ric Flair had the following to say to Mike Mooneyham:
"It's postponed right now, but I may not even have to have it. The doctor looked at it and said the thing was healing itself. I'm the luckiest guy in the world."...More?
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Eddie Guerrero - October 9, 1967
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"Solidarity Rally" to be Held Before Raw Supershow
In the wake of news that WWE Chief Operating Officer Triple H has vowed to absolutely not step down from running Monday night’s Raw Supershow, Christian has spearheaded an effort by various Superstars, Divas, referees, announcers and crew members to travel to Oklahoma City and stage a “Solidarity Rally” in the backstage parking lot of the Chesapeake Energy Arena prior to the show. The contingent, which consists of those who walked out on Triple H this past Monday night, have asserted that they will not return to the Raw Supershow or step into the building to perform until Triple H relinquishes control of the show.
Not every Superstar, however, harbors such grievances. As was stated by Triple H in a WWE.com Exclusive, Superstars John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Sheamus and Big Show will headline Monday’s Raw Supershow.
source: wwe.com
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A jury clears the WWE and Steve Lombardi of all charges brought by bodybuilder Nicole Bass.
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October 7, 2011
Colt Cabana Says WWE Won't Return His Calls
Colt Cabana did an interview with Pitch.com and he said that he has not heard back from WWE officials since working two tryout matches for the organization in August.
"They won't return my calls or anything," he tells Justin Kendall. "It’s pretty weird, man. I don’t get it. Nobody was really receptive. It's just like they wanted to ignore it. I think it's because Punk is such a rebel that ... they were able re-sign Punk, but I think to kind of stick it to him, they don’t want to talk to his friend."
Caban was asked about the environment when he had his tryout matches. How did everyone act towards him?
"All of the wrestlers and all of the personalities and all of the personnel, they love me. They get it. I think there’s just a group of people who don’t get me or don’t want to get me. Unfortunately, that keeps me away from an opportunity, but at the same time, I think the answer was so obvious to put me on TV and capitalize on it...More?
source: pitch.com
Triple H Announces He Will Continue Running WWE Raw SuperShow
WWE Chief Operating Officer Triple H vows to absolutely not step down from running WWE Raw SuperShow. Furthermore, Triple H vows that John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Sheamus and Big Show will headline Monday night’s telecast, emanating from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
On the Oct. 3, 2011, edition of WWE Raw SuperShow, Raw Superstars, Divas, officials, broadcasters and other WWE employees issued a virtually unanimous vote of no confidence in Triple H’s leadership, citing an unsafe working environment on Monday nights. Despite an ensuing walkout, The Game told WWE.com he will continue day-to-day operations of WWE’s flagship show.
source: wwe.com
