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October 24, 2014
Rumor Mill - Details On The Undertaker’s New Role With WWE
PWInsider reports that The Undertaker has taken on a new role with WWE. He was at last night’s NXT taping at the Performance Center and told people that he will be working with developmental talent as an “advisor.”
He will apparently be in Orlando from time to time to help and give advice.
AJ Lee Talks Potentially Working With Stephanie McMahon On TV
Yeah. I mean, I think there’s no one who could match the promos we could put on together. I think that’s why people might be into it. Because it’d be two alpha females. And we do talk a big game. We’re good at that. As far as a match goes, that’s been done. So I don’t know how much we’d be into re-doing something. It’d have to be very different and very unique. It’d have to make its own mark on our industry and add to the history. But I think the girls [Steph and Brie] did such a good job that I wouldn’t want to mess with that. Because that was their own special moment that they had at SummerSlam. But I also think that getting into a war with her would be amazing. I think people are looking forward to that. And the tiny interactions that we have had, so far, have been some of the most fun I’ve ever had.
October 23, 2014
Mia Yim Will Wrestle Charlotte On The December 4th Episode of WWE NXT
Top indie women's wrestler, Mia Yim worked tonight's NXT taping. She will wrestle NXT Women's Champion Charlotte in a non-title match on the December 4th episode.
Controversial WWE Employee Leaves The Company
WWE posted a job listing today for a new Social Media Manager. This was the job held by Cody Barbierri, the employee who had an altercation with Alberto Del Rio, leading to Del Rio's WWE release.
PWInsider has confirmed that Barbierri left WWE earlier this month. The details of his departure are not known yet. Barbierri worked with WWE since September 2012 and is now working as an independent social media consultant.
New Name and Main Event Revealed for Next Live WWE NXT Takeover Special
As noted, the next live WWE NXT Takeover special on the WWE Network will take place on December 11th from Full Sail University.
NXT General Manager William Regal announced at tonight's tapings that the name will be NXT Takeover: Our Evolution.
The main event will see Sami Zayn and Adrian Neville going at it for the NXT Title.
Rey Mysterio-WWE Update
Kris Zellner, in his Lucha Report yesterday, noted that former WWE announcer Hugo Savinovich had publicly stated that Rey Mysterio was done with WWE and would be signing a deal with AAA as soon as it was worked out.
WWE sources confirmed this morning that as of 10/23, Mysterio is still contracted to WWE.
October 22, 2014
Stephanie McMahon comments on her SummerSlam match with Brie Bella and her relationship with her daughters
During an interview with Yahoo Sports blog The Turnstile, Stephanie McMahon offers a nice story about how she handled her recent SummerSlam match with Brie Bella and her relationship with her young daughters:
I brought my daughters actually to Staples Center to watch me live in the ring - to watch their mother compete in the ring. It was a very proud moment for me. I worked incredibly hard for it and I wanted them to be a part of that experience. They supported me in my training all along and it took a lot of extra time for me to really get into shape to be able to compete in the ring.
I did explain to my daughters, but I've been explaining all along because as you know, I'm married to Triple H, who in my opinion is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. And in order to watch their dad compete against the likes of Brock Lesnar or The Undertaker, I would always explain to them exactly what was happening in the ring, how we make things look like they hurt when they don't, and the story that we're telling. They're involved and aware of what's going to happen, but at the same time just like our fans who know the difference between storytelling and reality, they still allow themselves to get swept up in the story and have an awesome time. When I came back from the ring and I walked backstage, I ran into my children and my mother, who were all clapping and chanting, "You still got it." It was something I will never forget.
October 21, 2014
John Cena Preparing To Produce His Own Unscripted TV Series, Is WWE Involved?
Variety reports that John Cena will be teaming with Leftfield Pictures, producers of Pawn Stars, to develop unscripted TV series that focus mostly on unknown individuals from all walks of life, each with a compelling story to tell.
Cena told Variety:
"For someone like me that's surrounded by so many interesting characters, you know when you brush up against someone who can hold a room. There are so many people out there who can hold someone's attention."
Cena could end up on screen somehow but Cena being on TV is not a requirement to get a new series launched.
As part of the development deal, Cena and Leftfield already have several ideas in the works but will not be revealing the concepts yet.
Any series Cena creates with Leftfield will be produced independently outside of Cena's WWE contract but WWE has an option to participate in projects if it helps any of the concepts
WWE Corporate Updates "Talent Wellness" Section, Includes Domestic Violence Policy
WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon stated in an interview with Yahoo! Sports changes to the pro wrestling company’s domestic violence policy:
“We have a zero tolerance policy for domestic abuse. Upon arrest for such misconduct, our superstars are immediately suspended and should there be a conviction, that superstar or diva would be terminated.”
The new policy comes on the heels of changes made within the NFL after Ray Rice was caught on video knocking out his then-fiancee Janay Palmer in an elevator. According to a WWE statement sent to The Washington Post, that is one of the major reasons for the policy change.
“We have watched and learned from what has unfolded in the NFL, and we felt it was important to establish a zero tolerance policy for domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse,” the statement reads. The company says the policy will apply to all WWE corporate employees, as well, and not just those in the ring.
“We are in the midst of updating our employee code of conduct to reflect the same zero tolerance policy,” the WWE said.
The update policy can be read here - WWE Talent Programs and Policies.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
