We have more details on the cancelation of WWE Saturday Morning Slam.
As previously reported, there were ideas tossed around that if the show did well that it would be expanded from thirty minutes to an hour and essentially become its own brand. One of the ideas included a prospective show based around cruiserweight-type talent with high flying move sets, colorful characters and masked superstars that were very marketable towards children.
The hang-up was that WWE is still hoping to bring a cruiserweight show to the prospective WWE Network. While the CW Network was happy with the ratings of SMS, they wanted the aforementioned expansion. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, when WWE refused to change the format, the CW Network pulled out of negotiations. It seems the CW Network wanted more of a presence rather than a couple of short throwaway matches each week.
source: wnw premium news
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October 10, 2013
What Caused The Cancellation Of A Popular WWE Television Series & Details On A New Show Still In The Works
Backstage News on Road Dogg's Role in WWE
Former WWE Superstar "The Road Dogg" Jesse James has been receiving praise for his work as an agent backstage in WWE and he is reportedly climbing up the ladder as far as his influence backstage goes. And with Michael Hayes recently being sent home, word is that Road Dogg has taken over Hayes's duties backstage and is doing a good job so far.
Road Dogg is said to be particularly well-liked among the Superstars and they enjoy knowing that he's a part of the creative process.
WWE Issues Statement Regarding Michael Hayes
Somebody from WWE reportedly issued the following statement to PWInsider.com regarding Michael Hayes being sent home:
"Michael is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons."
As previously reported, the rumor going around is that Hayes was suspended indefinitely for allegedly offering alcohol to WWE Diva Rosa Mendes who is known to have an alcohol problem that she just got out of rehab for.
October 9, 2013
Rumor Mill - Michael Hayes Suspended for Incident with Rosa Mendes?
Michael Hayes was reportedly seen drinking at a bar with Rosa Mendes following a WWE event a few weeks ago and subsequently suspended as a result. The story was broke by former WWE creative writer Court Bauer on his “Bauer + Pollock #20” podcast. According to Bauer, the suspension is for a “few weeks” and Hayes isn’t going anywhere. Bauer feels had it been anyone else, he would have been fired.
Mendes has a history of alcohol problems and was sent to rehab shortly following problematic behavior on WWE’s post-Wrestlemania European tour in April. Mendes has been back on the road for the last few weeks after a prolonged absence and worked in the 6-Divas tag team match on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw. Earlier on Wednesday, I was told that Hayes was noticeably absent from TVs but wasn’t given a reason as to why.
Hayes currently works as WWE’s head of road agents/producers.
You can listen to Court Bauer’s latest podcast with John Pollock here.
WWE Teases Triple H’s “Injuries” Are More Serious, Big Show “Faces Arrest”
WWE “canceled” this week’s kayfabe Triple H interview with Michael Cole to sell his injuries at the hands of The Big Show.
Instead of the normal sit down interview, WWE posted a video report by Cole where he played up current storylines. In-character, Cole said sources reveal that Hunter’s injuries could be more serious than just a concussion and he may have a “broken jaw” and could face having his mouth wired shut. He said Big Show could face criminal charges in the state of Pennsylvania for “criminal trespass” and “assault.” Obviously, this is all kayfabe.
October 8, 2013
Nielsen Announces Social Media Incorporation; How This Effects Pro Wrestling Programming
Nielsen announced "Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings", a new technology that will measure the influence of social media on television broadcasts each week. According to their press release, "Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings are available for TV programming across over 215 English-language U.S. broadcast and cable networks" and they are working directly with Twitter to incorporate Spanish-language networks into the fold.
Nielsen has also launched a weekly Top 10 list of socially active television shows through SocialGuide.com. A new list for the previous week (Monday through Sunday) will be released each Monday, with a three hour window on either side of a show's air time. ABC's season premiere of Scandal dominated the first list - September 30th through October 6th - with Saturday Night Live, The Voice, and X Factor all making appearances. Monday Night Raw did not make the top ten, which isn't a surprise as last week's episode had one of the lowest ratings scores in years.
This is great news for WWE, who has a major social media presence on Monday nights. WWE will be able to measure their influence on Twitter - which has a direct correlation to television ratings - with precise data for the first time. Of course, TNA will be able to do the same for Impact Wrestling on Thursday nights.
Check out SocialGuide.com for more information.
WWE Doing Concussion Angle with Triple H
WWE posted a Tout video of Triple H being helped to the back after Big Show knocked him out on RAW last night. They are saying he suffered a concussion.
October 7, 2013
Rumor Mill - More on Dusty Rhodes and Stephanie McMahon
Dusty Rhodes actually has backstage heat right now in WWE for going off-script and talking Stephanie McMahon down in his promos on Raw. While some people are said to “love it” backstage, as one source has said, they aren’t the right people to shoot on.
Sports Legacy Institute to Honor WWE in Boston, Triple H Comments
The Sports Legacy Institute (SLI) will honor global entertainment company WWE with the 2013 Impact Award, which recognizes organizations and individuals for their commitment to solving the concussion epidemic.
The award will be presented at the 6th Annual Impact Awards dinner on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Boston Harbor Hotel and accepted by Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, Creative, WWE and Paul Levesque, Executive Vice President, Talent and Live Events, WWE.
WWE is being recognized for its commitment to brain trauma research as well as its commitment to concussion education. In 2013, WWE gave a $1.2 million gift to SLI to launch a new three-year research program led by Boston University researchers Ann McKee, MD and Lee Goldstein, MD, PhD aimed at developing a treatment for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease associated with brain trauma and known to affect athletes, military veterans, and others who suffer brain trauma. SLI is a Boston-based non-profit organization founded by Dr. Robert Cantu and Chris Nowinski to advance the study, treatment, and prevention of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups.
WWE has also collaborated with SLI to educate WWE performers about concussion education. Every WWE Superstar and Diva has been required to attend a SLI “Conquering Concussions” seminar led by SLI executive director and former WWE Superstar Chris Nowinski, aimed at preventing concussions and increasing the reporting of concussions when they do occur.
“Our partnership with SLI is a key component of WWE’s talent health and wellness program,” said Paul Levesque. “Talent is the only natural resource that WWE has, and we are committed to their well-being.”
The Impact Awards will be hosted by Jim Braude, host of New England Cable News (NECN) show “BroadSide” and co-host of Boston Public Radio on WGBH. Current and former professional athletes will also be in attendance, including a number of former New England Patriots including Joe Andruzzi and Pete Brock. The 6th Annual Impact Awards are presented by the Mintz Levin, Trinity Partners, the Andlinger Family and Carol Quimby-Bonan and the Bonan Family.
Last year’s Impact Awards gathered over 250 attendees, athletes, and distinguished guests from across the country and raised more than $260,000 to support concussion advocacy, awareness, education, and research. Prior honorees include The Ivy League, the NFL, Dr. Ann McKee, and athletes Ted Johnson, Micky Ward, Keith Primeau, and Kevin Turner of the Kevin Turner Foundation.
October 6, 2013
