The campaign premise of "Live the Revolution" continues, as THQ has announced the return of the incomparable Mike Tyson to the ring – virtually – in "WWE ’13," the revolutionary next installment in the WWE flagship video game franchise.
Often touted as "The Baddest Man on the Planet," the boxing legend and former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World will be available as an exclusive playable character for consumers who pre-order the videogame at any participating retailer in the United States or Canada for Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, Sony's PlayStation3 computer entertainment system or the Nintendo Wii system (while supplies last).
Tyson made headlines with WWE in early 1998 as part of the company’s groundbreaking Attitude Era, a time period prominently featured in "WWE ’13" through a brand-new single-player campaign. He is best remembered for his appearances leading up to and at WrestleMania XIV, where he was recruited by D-Generation X to serve as a ringside enforcer during the main event match between DX member Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the WWE Championship. Tyson, sporting a sleeveless DX T-shirt and black jeans – the same look as his playable character in "WWE ’13" – interfered in the match, allowing Austin to secure the victory and ultimately abandoning his presumed alliance with the renegade faction. Tyson returned to WWE on January 11, 2010, as a guest on Monday Night Raw, and was then inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 30, 2012.
"As one of the most dominant champions in boxing history, and one of the most memorable guests to ever be featured on WWE programming, Mike Tyson led an incredible revolution that changed the way fans perceive the sport," said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President, Global Brand Management, THQ. "He was a tremendous addition to the Attitude Era, and is certain to attract a wide variety of fans to 'Live the Revolution' offered in 'WWE ’13.'”
"'The Baddest Man on the Planet' is back – and only in 'WWE ’13,'” said Mike Tyson. "Fans everywhere can now relive what I experienced during the Attitude Era."
June 19, 2012
Mike Tyson returns to the ring in 'WWE '13'
Possible Names for Interim General Managers
WWE will be bringing back former General Managers for RAW and SmackDown while the Board of Directors finds permanent replacements. Some of the names that potentially could be used for the role include Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Jonathan Coachman, Mike Adamle, Bret Hart, Vickie Guerrero, William Regal and the Anonymous General Manager.
What Happened After Raw?
After Raw went off air, Big Show came back out to beat on Cena, but John ended up getting the upper hand and hit an AA on Show. As Big Show made his way up the ramp, he passed Johnny still crawling around in pain. He stood Johnny up, lifted is shirt and gave not 1, not 2, but as the crowd requested, 3 big slaps to the chest.
Johnny tried getting away again, but Cena said "We cant end the show like this" and brought out Zack Ryder. The Lauranitis beating continued with a Broski Boot. Of course, Triple H comes out to join the fun. The crowd is chanting for a Pedigree, but he said Johnny's front was all red, but his back wasnt, so they pulled up his shirt and delivered some more NASTY chops. Lauranitis was covered in big, red, visible hand prints. Johnny then get his Pedigree, and it looked like he kind of botched it and slammed his face on the mat. Justin Roberts lead the crown in "NA NA NA NA HEY HEY HEY GOODBYE" while Cena and Ryder greeted fans at ringside. As Johnny finally made it to the top of the ramp, Vince's music hit, he appeared and kicked Johnny right in the nuts to send us home happy.
Randy Orton and Triple H Set for SmackDown Tapings
Triple H is being advertised for the WWE SmackDown tapings on August 28th from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 11am. The dark main event advertised is Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Title.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Wahoo McDaniel
June 19, 1938
The current National Wrestling Alliance was formed as promoters Sam Muchnick (St. Louis), Fred Kohler (Chicago), Wally Karbo (Minneapolis) and others joined with president Pinkie George (who had promoted under the NWA name since 1946).
June 19, 1948
Bonnie Watson defeats Ella Waldek for the NWA Florida Women's Title in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
June 19, 1971
Antonio Inoki defeated Dick Murdoch in a tournament final for the IWGP Heavyweight title.
June 19, 1986
NWA: Total Nonstop Action debuted with a live Pay-per-view event from the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, Alabama
June 19, 2002
Ken Shamrock won a 20 man Battle Royal for the NWA Heavyweight title.
June 19, 2002
June 18, 2012
Ric Flair Fired By TNA
According to court documents filed in the WWE vs. TNA lawsuit case, TNA officially terminated Ric Flair on May 11, 2012.
WWE made that statement in the court documents while noting that Flair had been let go several weeks before TNA filed a lawsuit alleging that WWE had gone after Flair, described as "under a TNA contract" in the lawsuit.
That date would be Friday 5/11 while TNA's Sacrifice PPV was on 5/13. TNA claimed in the original PPV lawsuit that Flair had no showed the PPV. If he was fired, as the filing claims, he couldn't have no showed as he was no longer employed by the company.
It's interesting to note that Flair is still listed as an official member of the TNA roster on the company website.
source: pwinsider.com
TNA vs WWE Update - Hearing on June 29th
There will be a hearing in the WWE vs. TNA lawsuit on Friday 6/29 in Nashville, TN.
WWE requested the hearing as they have asked the court to Alter, Amend or Clarify the Order dissolving the temporary restraining order against them. Due to the wording used in the language of the order, WWE feels that some of the statements could create "further disparagement and controversy", so they filed the following motion seeking to clarify their stance on the lawsuit. Basically, WWE wants to make sure they are not trapped by some of the language used in the order dissolving their restraining order as the court used some material TNA proposed and adopted their wording. WWE does not want to be bound legally by that wording as the case progresses.
Here's a quick recap of some highlights:
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Bruiser Brody
June 18, 1946
Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated Rick Steamboat & Jay Youngblood for the NWA World Tag Team title.
June 18, 1983
Former Combat Zone Wrestling and Ring of Honor headliner Michael Verdi, who wrestled professionally as Trent Acid, passes away due an accidental overdose, Verdi, who had been fighting personal demons for several years, was best known as one half of the Backstreet Boyz tag team before breaking out on his own.
June 18, 2010
June 17, 2012
Curt Hawkins Comments On Getting Heat From Midcard Mafia Web Series With Tyler Reks
“It was within the same mold at Zack,” Hawkins, who now lives in Queens, said of the project. “You can’t just duplicate it. That’s not going to work. We brainstormed a different idea. Tyler is very talented with computer animation. I kind of wrote and edited it. We just crossed the line a little bit too much. In a way it worked because we were at the bottom of the totem pole. Even if we brought in a negative light, we brought a light, to some degree.”
Just a few episodes in, the show was over thanks to not-too-pleased WWE management, and the released episodes were scrubbed from the Web.
Triple H challenges Brock Lesnar to a match at SummerSlam
As far as Triple H is concerned, the time for games is over. The WWE COO challenged the man who broke his arm — former WWE and UFC Champion Brock Lesnar — to meet him in the ring at SummerSlam to settle their issues “like fighters.”
“I’m really not a corporate guy,” said an intense Game. “I’m proposing we put all this legal crap behind us. We’re fighters, Brock, and I want to fight you. I want to fight you bad, Brock. Brock Lesnar versus Triple H at SummerSlam. Let’s do this. Let’s fight!"
Triple H’s message to Brock was short and anything but sweet.
If Lesnar and his legal representative, Paul Heyman, accept the challenge, they would have to drop their lawsuits against WWE and Triple H for breach of contract and assault and battery, respectively. WWE.com has previously speculated what the ramifications of Lesnar and Heyman being in legal right would be.
After Sunday night’s challenge by Triple H, the question that now needs to be answered is whether Brock Lesnar wants to fight for his millions on the mat or in a court of law. Whether or not Lesnar and Heyman want to play ball remains to be seen. All that’s certain at this moment is that the ball is now in their court.
source: wwe.com
