Lawsuit Filed Against WWE, Others Over TV Taping

A personal injury lawsuit has been filed against WWE, NEP Broadcasting, Screenworks LLC, Event Services Inc. (ESI), Sharpshooters LP and Neil Broome in the United States District Court of Washington on 11/15 reports PWInsider.com.

Shane Hawley claims that while working at a 2/14/09 WWE television taping in Seattle at the Key ARena as an "employee of the city of Seattle", Broome showed negligence while working at an elevated location in the venue and dropped a piece of metal causing the object to fall 40-50 feet and strike Hawley "causing serious personal injury."

WWE and the other defendants have yet to respond.

Plans for R-Truth's Return to WWE, Controversy Backstage, More

R-Truth is scheduled to return to WWE as babyface reports The Wrestling Observer. The currently suspended superstar has impressed Vince McMahon with his 'Little Jimmy' references enough for the company to make merchandise which they hope will sell well with a fan favourite R-Truth.

Truth's suspension for the use of smoking fake marijuana is something of a hot topic backstage as it resulted in him getting suspended several weeks after that of Evan Bourne who tested positive for the substance on the same day as Truth. The belief is WWE did not want to jeopardise the Survivor Series main event which Truth was apart of and thus held out on suspending him.

Wanted: Showstopper

Considering the explosive recent events between once fierce friends Triple H and Kevin Nash, a confrontation between them – when and if The Game is able to compete again – is inevitable. The epic showdown is sure to rock the WWE Universe to its very foundations.

If that is true, then there has never been a more important time for Shawn Michaels to return to WWE...More?

source: wwe.com

This Day in Wrestling History

Ric Flair defeated Harley Race for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title and Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood defeated Jack & Jerry Brisco for the NWA World Tag Team title.
November 24, 1983

WWE NXT Results 11/23/11

WWE Will Open Production Studio In South Norwalk

This is no Raw deal for Norwalk.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will rent 66,000 square feet of production space at 345 Ely Ave. in South Norwalk as the Stamford-based entertainment giant expands its business, city officials and the building's landlord announced on Wednesday.

"They needed additional space and we have a facility that worked well for them," Kevin Segalla, president of the Connecticut Film Center, which rented the space to WWE. "It's great for Norwalk and the Connecticut media industry. I've been working with WWE over the years and this is part of their natural growth."

Clay Fowler, principal at Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, the building's landlord, added: "I'm pleased to see continued growth of the entertainment industry in Norwalk."

WWE is known for its programs such as Raw, WrestleMania, and Smackdown. Its stars include Mark Henry, Triple H, and John Cena. Past stars include Hulk Hogan, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and Andre the Giant.

Linda McMahon, candidate for U.S. Senate, is the former president of WWE.

WWE spokeman Robert Zimmerman said the company is happy to expand in Norwalk and looks forward to "continuing to be good corporate citizen in Connecticut."

WWE is in the processs of launching its own television network, although it was unclear exactly how WWE will be using the Norwalk studio space. It is also unclear when WWE will move into the space or how many new jobs the lease will create.

"The company is expanding and we current have 625 employees and have 50 open positions," Zimmerman said. "We'll need people to do the work in Norwalk, but we're not sure how many jobs we're looking at right now."...More?

source: thehour.com

Rumor Mill - John Morrison Finishing Up with WWE Next Week

John Morrison is finishing up with WWE and his final date will be next Monday's RAW Supershow.

Word going around is that TNA is very interested in bringing in Morrison and Melina as a couple. TNA is looking at making Morrison the star attraction of the X Division. No word yet if Morrison has spoke with TNA yet, directly or in-directly.

It's said that Morrison wants out of WWE and the company wants him gone also.

source: pwinsider.com

This Day in Wrestling History

Kevin Von Erich defeated Dick Murdoch for the Missouri State Heavyweight title.
November 23, 1979

Pedro Morales defeated Magnificent Muraco for the WWWF(WWE) Intercontinental title.
November 23, 1981

Shawn Michaels & Diesel split & abandoned the WWF(E) Tag Team title.
November 23, 1994

WWE Slammy Awards Return on December 12th

The upcoming three-hour 12/12 WWE Monday Night Raw live from Norfolk, Virginia will feature the return of the annual Slammy Awards. This was confirmed on the Norfolk Scope Arena website.

Television Ratings for the 3-Hour Monday Night Raw 11/21/11

The November 21st edition of WWE Monday Night Raw drew a 3.2 cable rating with 4.72 million viewers. The first hour drew 4.76 million viewers, while the second hour drew 4.68 million viewers. Both hours were No. 2 and No. 3 for the night behind "Monday Night Football" on ESPN.

Last week's three-hour show drew a 3.2 in the three hour time slot, while the normal two hour time slot drew a 3.4 rating.

Kevin Nash Reflects on his History at MSG

WWE Suspends R-Truth

In accordance with the Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Ron Killings (R-Truth) for 30 days effective immediately for his first violation of the company’s policy.