November 28, 2011
WWE Taking Cue From MTV For Network Launch
In advance of launching their network, WWE has purchased the domain IWantWWENetwork.com. Currently, the domain sends users to WWE.com. The idea will be to rally people to demand the network, which is literally how MTV handled their launch.
source: pwinsider.com
John Cena Says WWE Belt Should Change
Earlier today, John Cena posted the following on Twitter, in reference to the WWE spinner belt, which he debuted in 2005: "I have thought that for 3 years. Either classic [belt] or new. It needs a change."
This Day in Wrestling History
Magnum T.A. defeated Tully Blanchard for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title, Rick Morton & Robert Gibson defeated Ivan & Nikita Koloff for the NWA World Tag Team title and Buddy Landel defeated Terry Taylor for the Georgia National Heavyweight title
November 28, 1985
November 27, 2011
Raw Preview: John Cena to Enter Piper's Pit
Monday's WWE Raw SuperShow will kick off with a special presentation of WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's always inflammatory Piper's Pit. The Rowdy One's guest? None other than John Cena.
The site of some of WWE's most infamous moments, including Andre the Giant's betrayal of Hulk Hogan and the "Coconut Shot Heard ''Round the World," Piper's Pit is home to controversy, so expect serious fireworks when the Cenation leader settles in with the Scotsman. Rest assured, somewhere The Rock will be watching.
source: wwe.com
Stephanie McMahon Recognized as One of CableFAX Magazine's "Most Powerful Women in Cable"
Stephanie McMahon has been nominated as one of the "Most Powerful Women in Cable" by CableFAX magazine. This is the second time she has been nominated as she was also recognized in 2009. Her listing in the magazine can be viewed here. CableFAX will host a Most Powerful Women in Cable Breakfast on December 9, 2011 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., at the Grand Hyatt in NYC for all the honorees.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Davy Boy Smith aka the British Bulldog
November 27, 1962
Dennis Rodman filed a lawsuit against World Championship Wrestling. Rodman claimed that WCW still owed him money for his match at the BATB PPV
November 27, 1998
The Undertaker defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
November 27, 1991
November 26, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
After yet another "retirement," Frank Gotch returns to action defeating Carl Hammerschmidt in Minneapolis.
November 26, 1912
Charlie Cutler defeats Ed "Strangler" Lewis in Chicago.
November 26, 1913
November 25, 2011
Boots to Asses—WWE Social Media Strategy Leaves Others In The Dust
Over the past year the WWE has continued to push the social media envelope by integrating Twitter and Facebook further into its regular broadcasts. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, now a cross-over star in both the WWE and Hollywood, cut a promo on WWE Raw to hype the upcoming pay-per-view “Survivor Series”. During that promo, the Rock quickly coined a new catchphrase “Boots to Asses” and said it was now trending worldwide. Before he mentioned it there was no mention of it on Twitter. Shortly after he said it, not only did it start a new chant throughout the arena, but it proved that Mr. Johnson was prophetic as minutes later the term “Boots to Asses” was trending worldwide. One might say this is a one off, but for anyone observing what the WWE has been up to this can be seen as only a small part of a much larger social media strategy.
In the last year, the WWE has bolstered it’s already strong web presence with a very savvy social media offensive. Now every performer who appears on WWE TV has their own Twitter handle which they use to build a fan following and actually continue storylines started from the show. During the broadcast, whenever a wrestler heads to the ring, their Twitter handle is prominently featured next to their name on the screen graphics. Their strategy is obvious and effective, providing a method to allow their show to be more interactive and leverage casual fans to tune in more regularly especially when something eventful is on the screen. Throughout the show, it is quite common to hear announcers talking about whether something is trending worldwide...More?
source: tech crunch
Photo: Scott Hall, Henry Godwin, Kevin Nash, Triple H & Peter Polaco (Justin Credible)
October 16, 1994 Zurich Switzerlandcredit: peter polaco facebook
This Day in Wrestling History
Ric Flair defeated Ronny Garvin for the NWA Heavyweight Wrestling title and Dusty Rhodes defeated Lex Luger for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title.
November 25, 1987
Bret "Hitman" Hart defeated Shawn Michaels to retain the WWF Championship at Survivor Series.
November 25, 1992
Diesel defeated Bob Backlund for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
November 25, 1994
Randy Savage won the WCW Heavyweight title in a 60 man battle royal and Smokey Mountain Wrestling ceased operation.
November 25, 1995
Scott Steiner defeated Booker T for the WCW Heavyweight title and Kevin Nash & Diamond Dallas Page defeated Chuck Palumbo & Sean Stasiak for the WCW Tag Team title.
November 25, 2000
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
