WWE Posts Cryptic Link On Raw Teasing a "Familiar" Arrival

When WWE posted the Twitter box during Sheamus' match against Jack Swagger, a link was posted in the box which directs you to a video teasing that a "familiar force shall arrive to claim what is his" on the second day of 2012.

Raw Results 11/21/11

Is The Rock a diva? Dwayne Johnson acts too Hollywood for the WWE wrestling ring, says CM Punk

Yes, Dwayne Johnson has action hero biceps, a megawatt smile, and an adoring public. Yes, he made a roaring return at Survivor Series at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. And yes, he's a Hollywood superstar now, too.

But no, that doesn't mean that The Rock's return to the WWE has gone smoothly. Why not? Because, according to fellow WWE wrestler CM Punk, Johnson has hardly spent any time with the rest of the group. Instead, he's acted like an ultra big shot celebrity, a brand name all his own, and shown little regard for the rest of WWE.

"You know, the thing about that is, he's not around," Punk told the Daily News during an event to promote THQ's "WWE 12" video game. "He's not around. It doesn't help morale when the guy goes right from his limo to the dressing room to the dressing room to the ring. He's very bourgeois Hollywood."

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Research Firm Says to Avoid WWE Stock

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) was recently trading at about $9.50 per share, near the low end of its 52-week range of from $14.90 to $8.67. Its market capitalization is about $720 million, and its P/E ratio is 17. It recently lowered its dividend to an annual rate of $0.48, for a yield of 4.7%.

In its third quarter of 2011, WWE's sales and profits from continuing operations were essentially flat when compared with the year ago quarter. But the reported earnings were actually down about 25%, due to a one-time $5 million charge in WWE's film division.

WWE's product is dated when compared to the various mixed martial arts formats available to the public. Overall weakness in the economy has not been helping matters, either.

Jim Cramer recently described WWE as a “wasting asset.” I agree with that, and with Cramer's opinion that there is no reason to own WWE. Avoid it.

source: seekingalpha.com

Rumor Mill - WWE To Launch The WWE Network By Broadcasting Wrestlemania XXVIII Next Year?

There is a hot rumor beginning to make rounds within inner circles of WWE. Vince McMahon promised a major announcement regarding the forthcoming WWE Network in the company's investor conference call to discuss quarter three earnings for 2011 earlier this month.

The rumor making rounds is that the company will kickoff the WWE Network by broadcasting Wrestlemania XXVIII for free on the network. According to those with knowledge of the rumor, the idea is to launch the network on April 1, 2012.

Various wrestling sites reported back in September, the topic of giving up the tremendous Wrestlemania pay-per-view revenue to use it as a bargaining chip to gain clearance for the WWE Network on cable and satellite systems has been discussed.

The company hasn't decided yet if it plans to air Wrestlemania XXVIII exclusively on the WWE Network or on the network as well as making it available on pay-per-view.

This Day in Wrestling History

Bret Hart wins the WCW World Title by defeating both Sting and Chris Benoit in 2 matches on the same night.
November 21, 1999

World Wrestling Entertainment announced on their website that details of a new drug policy being instituted by Vince McMahon.
November 21, 2005

Sin Cara to be Out of Action for 6 to 9 Months

According to WWE doctor Michael Sampson, Sin Cara suffered a patella tendon rupture when he jumped out of the ring during the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match at Survivor Series.

“He’s going to need surgery and be out [of action] for six to nine months for rehab,” Sampson said.

WWE Survivor Series PPV Results 2011

Santino Marella beat Jinder Mahal in a dark match with The Cobra.

United States Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison
Winner: Dolph Ziggler (c)

Divas Champion Beth Phoenix vs. Eve (Lumberjill Match)
Winner: Beth Phoenix (c)

Team Orton vs. Team Barrett (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match)
Winners: Team Barrett; Wade Barrett and Cody Rhodes

Big Show vs. World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry
Winner: Big Show by DQ

CM Punk vs. WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio
Winner: CM Punk - New WWE Champion

The Rock & John Cena vs. The Miz & R-Truth
Winners: The Rock & John Cena

16,749 fans attended tonight's WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The show was a sellout, as announced by WWE.

Update on More Live Tuesday SmackDown Specials

WWE and Syfy are in talks to do more live Tuesday Smackdown specials in the early part of 2012 as a build for Wrestlemania reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. In regards to Smackdown moving to a permanent live time slot on Tuesday night, Syfy is holding up that taking place as they have Tuesday night programming they want to remain in that time slot for now.

Update on Scott Hall Entering Rehab

While it had been stated publicly that Scott Hall had entered rehab again in recent weeks, Hall didn't actually enter until 11/12 reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. This is the 11th time Hall has entered rehab with help from WWE. Stephanie McMahon had noted in an interview with ESPN that the company has spent in the six figures to get him help.

WWE Lawsuit to be Featured in Documentary

On November 26th at 7pm, Global TV will air a documentary on former independent wrestler Devon Nicholson and his lawsuit against WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher. WWE refused to allow anyone from the company to be interviewed for the documentary.

WWE All Stars Nominated for Award

WWE All Stars video game has been nominated for "Best Fighting Game" at this year's Spike TV Video Game Awards.