December 6, 2011
WWE Officials On “Warpath” Against Parody & Fraudulent Twitter Accounts
PWInsider.com reports WWE has gone “on the warpath” against accounts on Twitter which impersonate and parody their company and employees, according to number of sources within the company.
Since WWE promotes Twitter so much, they don’t want there to be any confusion with their intellectual property. They also do not want fans to be tricked by any fraudulent accounts purported to be endorsed by WWE or a company employee. Furthermore, WWE is generating revenue through their partnership with Twitter, which they do no want compromised.
Many of these accounts have been suspended within the past few days. Two popular accounts, however, remain active: twitter.com/DumbKellyKelly and twitter.com/crankyvince. The account parodying Vince McMahon has caused great concern for company officials.
Spike President Talks TNA Working Relationship, Future MMA Cross-Over
Spike TV president Kevin Kay talked to Sherdog Radio about the current working relationship with TNA and how it relates to Spike bringing Bellator on-board to replace UFC in the MMA genre. "We worked really hard with TNA to help make choices about their roster and improve their production and improve their storytelling, and, for us, as marketers, to promote it in different ways. We recently changed the name from TNA to Impact Wrestling. There’s lots of thinking and thoughtfulness that went into this process that I think has helped them, and I think they would tell you the same thing. If we do our job right and they do their job right and we protect it and build it, we will be successful. And I feel like we’re doing exactly the same kind of strategy with Bellator, which is [Spike] working very closely with the organization," Kay said.
Kay added that there will be more cross-promotion between TNA and Bellator as opposed to TNA and UFC. "I think, generally, their feeling was it was a little confusing to the fans, and it’s not necessarily the same audience," Kay said about UFC's view. "We believe a little differently, and TNA has always believed a little differently, so you’re going to see lots more of those opportunities. I do believe there’s crossover. Maybe it’s a little behind closed doors, but I think lots of wrestling fans are mixed martial arts fans and lots of mixed martial arts fans are wrestling fans. And those are two big platforms we have that we believe can help promote each other, so you’ll see that."
source: sherdog.com
Kharma Getting Married After Unique Proposal
Sources close to Kharma -- real name Kia Stevens -- tell TMZ, the diva's fiance popped the question a few months ago ... and with a rock like that, it's no surprise she said yes.
No date for nuptials has been set ... but we're told Stevens -- currently on maternity leave from the WWE -- is planning to tie the knot in June.
This Day in Wrestling History
Gene Kiniski defeats Wilbur Snyder in Minneapolis, Minnesota to win the AWA United States Heavyweight Title.
December 6, 1960
Dynamite Kid announces his retirement from professional wrestling in Japan.
December 6, 1991
WWF(E) holds their UK-only Pay-per-view "Capitol Carnage" at the London Arena, in London, England.
December 6, 1998
In an angle on RAW, Triple H marries Stephanie McMahon. The couple marries in real life 4 years later.
December 6, 1999
December 5, 2011
More on the WWE Network
WWE ran a video package tonight on Raw revealing more details behind the upcoming WWE Network, which, according to the video, will feature live in-ring action and classic programming featuring old footage from WCW, ECW, AWA, Monday Night Raw and World Class Championship Wrestling.
Additionally, WWE revealed the first reality show which will debut on the Network, titled "Legend's House," and it will feature past WWE legends living under one roof.
Triple H is Coming to Baltimore, MD
Kevin Nash will face Triple H at WWE TLC in a Ladder Match with a sledgehammer hanging above the ring on December 18th.
Lilian Garcia Returning to WWE
Lilian Garcia is returning to WWE as the ring announcer for the WWE Smackdown television show. You can view her comments on her return at WWE.com.
Major Update on WWE Network
Sports Business Daily featured a piece today on the upcoming WWE Network, which will launch in 2012. Highlights from the article:
*WWE is telling potential partners that the network will launch in 40 million homes, a huge number for an upstart.
*Comcast is working with WWE to help them clear cable and satellite systems as part of their ongoing relationship now that Comcast merged with NBC/Universal.
*A Network head has not be named but WWE is looking for someone with reality TV experience.
*There is talk, "according to sources", of sports team programming on the Network as part of the programming aspect that would reach outside of wrestling content.
*Sucherman Consulting Group are working with WWE to help staff 200 positions for the Network.
*WWE's Michelle Wilson would not comment on any carriage or advertising commitments, citing that they were still in negotiations.
*"Most" of WWE's PPV programming would migrate to the network, although that doesn't specify whether they would air live or be replays that ran after the PPV broadcast.
*The Network is set to launch on April 1, 2012 to coincide with WrestleMania XXVIII.
You can read the entire article here.
source: pwinsider.com
Rumor Mill - Triple H Dealing with Injuries
Wrestlingnewsworld.com is reporting that Triple H is dealing with a real-life neck injury sustained during a spot with Kevin Nash. He is also having problems with his knees that may require surgery at some point.
Rumor Mill - Top FCW Stars Getting a Look from WWE Soon
There is talk that top FCW talents Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) and Seth Rollins (Tyler Black) may go on the road with WWE this month to get a look from producers. The two have had a much-talked about series of matches in FCW since Ambrose was signed earlier this year.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
