Happy Birthday to Kerry Von Erich
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Vince McMahon announced the XFL (eXtreme Football League)
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XFL debuts with 10.3 rating on NBC
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February 3, 2012
This Day in Wrestling History
February 2, 2012
THQ Reports Performance of "WWE '12"
Prior to WWE's next quarterly earnings report, video game partner THQ released their latest earnings on Thursday with details on how the new "WWE '12" franchise video game performed. THQ reported, "WWE '12 shipped more than two million units in the quarter, in line with the expectations shared on the last investor conference call. To date, WWE '12 sell-through is up 29% on like-for-like platforms in North America." THQ also disclosed plans through 2014 that includes the annual WWE video game released in third quarter 2013.
press release
CM Punk Reveals New WWE Project
WWE champion C.M. Punk has revealed WWE will be releasing a three-disc DVD on his career and life. "My three-disc DVD has been green-lit and I get to tell my story," Punk said on the latest "Art of Wrestling" podcast with Colt Cabana. "It's the old documentary slash life story slash follow-me-around-with-a-camera. I get to pick a bunch of matches to put on there and who I want to be interviewed. I was told I'm in charge. I've already made a lot of people angry with a lot of decisions I've already made. They told me what they wanted and I went and watched a couple of them (other WWE DVDs), then I immediately sent this ridiculously-long email about what I wanted." Included in his request is hand-selected music.
source: pwtorch.com
WWE Creating Network Show Featuring Cruiserweights
PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE plans to develop a new show for the debuting WWE Network which will be centered exclusively around cruiserweights. The report notes that WWE has been searching the indy scene for talents weighing in at around 200 pounds for the show.
As previously reported, WWE filmed a test pilot at Florida's Full Sail University back in December, reportedly loved the feeling of the pilot, and plans to use the venue as the location for the cruiserweight-based show.
Major WWE Network Show Update
Now that the WWE Network is being delayed for debut until this coming fall, The Wrestling Observer reports that preliminary plans for the upcoming WWE Legends House television show are to air the program on the SyFy network until the WWE Network debuts.
Production for the program is scheduled to take place between February 17th and March 17th, while the finished product is "roughly set" for late April.
February 1, 2012
Rumor Mill - Backstage News On Vince McMahon
People in WWE have been saying for months that Vince McMahon hasn't been acting like himself according to PWInsider.com. These same claims were coming out of RAW in Kansas City this past Monday as many believe that the stress of running WWE, launching the Network and other things are taking its toll on him
The Uso's Cook a Samoan Meal Outside the Ring Episode One
Outside of the Ring the Uso's celebrate their Samoan heritage by sharing a traditional Samoan dish with the WWE Universe @WWEUSOS
WWE Superstars and Divas Answer Your Questions - WWE Inbox Episode One
If you could ask the WWE Superstars and Divas anything what would it be? See your favorite Superstars answer your twitter questions @WWEInbox on "WWE Inbox"
WWE & Twitter Imposters
WWE is really cracking down on impostor Superstar Twitter accounts and asking fans for help. If you find an imposter they are asking that you reply to @WWE with the hashtag #WWEImposter. Yesterday they posted the following:
"Triple H, Sheamus, Cody Rhodes & Undertaker all do not have Twitter accounts. Spot an impostor? RT with #WWEImpostor tag!"
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
