This Happened At Survivor Series

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Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Live Podcast Coming to the WWE Network, Who is His First Guest?

WWE announced at Survivor Series that Steve Austin's live podcast will debut on the WWE Network after RAW on December 1st at 11:06pm EST.

Austin's special guest will be Vince McMahon.

Discovery’s Destination America Sets Rights Deal with TNA Impact Wrestling

Photo: Triple H and Stephanie McMahon on the Cover of Muscle and Fitness Magazine

Synopsis from Muscle & Fitness:

When considering who might qualify as the ultimate power couple, who springs to mind? Bill and Hillary Clinton perhaps? Sure, the former President of the United States and Secretary of State definitely make for a strong pairing. How about George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin? The Hollywood superstar and international human rights lawyer certainly command a lot of respect. Yet, can any one from this group deliver a suplex off the top rope, or bury mere mortals in blindingly intense workouts? Do I even need to ask?

Of course the husband and wife team of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon aren't just WWE icons know for kicking ass and taking names in the squared circle, they're also savvy, successful businesspeople and busy parents. They somehow manage to stay in top shape while helping run the world's most successful sports entertainment organization. Now, THAT'S power!

In the December/January edition of Muscle & Fitness we profile these two juggernauts-- learning the details of their training, their schedules, and the things they've learned as sports entertainment and fitness leaders. And now, they're ready to pass along to M&F readers! They're also releasing cool new DVDs in which they deliver their own workouts to you—- workouts that you can do right at home. It's a freewheeling in-depth story you don't want to miss!

Milestone For WWE NXT

This Thursday's episode of WWE NXT will be the milestone 250th episode.

WWE and Ultimate Creations Working on a New Ultimate Warrior Project with Fan Involvement

The official Facebook page of The Ultimate Warrior announced the following today:

"Warriors, we need you!

WWE and Ultimate Creations are working on a brand new Ultimate Warrior project and as each and every one of you were so special to Warrior we would like YOU to be included!

To be featured all you need to do is the following:

1) Record a video on YouTube saying just three words "Thank you, Warrior"
2) Email the YouTube video URL to thankyouwarrior@ultimatewarrior.com
3) Share your video on Social Media with the hashtag ‪#‎ThankYouWarrior‬ ‪#‎WWE‬

Deadline for videos is December 5th.

Always Believe,

Team Warrior"

Divas to Compete in Traditional Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination Match

The WWE has booked a second Divas match for Survivor Series.

Cameron, Layla, Paige and Summer Rae will take on the team of Alicia Fox, Emma, Naomi and Natalya in a traditional Survivor Series Elimination match. The Divas will compete until all of the competitors on one team are eliminated.

Survivor Series takes place this Sunday starting at 8pm ET on the WWE Network.

Triple H & Stephanie McMahon Wearing Connor's Cure Bracelets

Brief backstory of the new Bracelets for #ConnorsCure. When Connor first found out he was seeing his "Queen of the WWE" again, he insisted he get her something. He decided on making her a beaded necklace, as he put it, something "pretty" for her. First the little guy asked me if his high School girl Erica would be mad at him, cause in Connors mind he and Erica were getting married soon as possible:)) when I assured him it would be ok, he sat down and started making Steph her bead necklace. It was a difficult project for him because after his brain surgeries he had trouble with fine motor skills. But the never give up boy fought through it, and made sure it was just the way he wanted. He also took the time to make bracelets for her daughters. Connor was so excited to give Steph her necklace. When Steph seen it her eyes gleamed with happiness. It was a Raw night and Steph as usual looked incredible. When she came out to the ring, she had taken off her beautiful jewelry she was wearing for t.v. and what did she have on, Connor's bead necklace. She even took the time to rearrange the letters on the beads so you could see Connor put the letters I Love Stephanie on the necklace. Connor was ecstatic to see she was wearing his present to her. He was, and should of been, so proud of himself. It was not easy for him to make. And God knows how proud I was of him. Now, as Steph continues to show her love of kids and commitment to ConnorsCure, they now are making the beaded bracelet in Connors memory, with all profits going to fight cancer. As Connor said in beads, I Love You Stephanie!! In this picture you can see Steph on TV wearing Connor's present:)) - ConnorsCure Instagram

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Latest Details On TNA’s New TV Deal, Rumored Networks & More Programming

The frontrunner to land the domestic TV rights to TNA’s programming is one owned by Discovery Communications. Discovery currently owns 14 domestic networks but the two rumored to land TNA programming include Velocity and Destination America.

Velocity was available in 58 million homes as of 2013 and is an HD-only network. Destination America was available in 57 million homes as of 2013 and has an HD Simulcast (like other cable networks such as Spike TV). How both networks compare to Spike TV is they are available in significantly less homes. Industry estimates have Spike in 98.7 million homes.

It is certainly possible that TNA will get more clearance on their new domestic TV deal. While their deal with Spike gave them a two-hour weekly slot in prime time for Impact, that was it (aside from occasional specials). They currently distribute TNA Xplosion and British Bootcamp internationally and Dixie Carter made it abundantly clear in a piece she did with Grantland.com that she wanted two things with a new domestic TV partner – stability and more hours. Below is her quote:

“We will die a slow death on the vine if we just stay as one two-hour show in the U.S.,” she says. “I have big decisions to make. I want this to be a big play. I don’t want this to be a status quo play.”

TNA already has TV tapings scheduled for January and those tapings will be for their new network. While we wait for TNA to announce their new domestic TV deal, here’s what we know:

TNA will continue to air on TV in the United States from 2015 and beyond
The final first-run episode of Impact will air on Spike TV on Wednesday, November 19, 2014
TNA’s new TV partner is rumored to be Discovery Communications
Rumored networks to house TNA programming include Velocity and Destination America
TNA will be available in fewer homes in the United States
Dixie Carter wants more than 2 hours per week and the new domestic deal has the possibility of more weekly hours

SmackDown Set To Air Live On The USA Network In December, Part Of "WWE" Week

Press Release from WWE:

"USA Network and WWE will kick off the holiday season with an action-packed "WWE Week" beginning December 15 with MONDAY NIGHT RAW®, followed by a live SMACKDOWN® and a two-hour TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS® special, along with a week-long daytime roadblock featuring interviews with the WWE Superstars and Divas.

Both RAW and SMACKDOWN feature a star-studded cast of WWE Superstars and Divas, and deliver a shot of adrenaline to viewers with over-the-top action, feats of athleticism and high octane-drama.

On Monday, December 15 from 8-11pm ET, USA will air MONDAY NIGHT RAW, live from Detroit, Michigan. On Tuesday, December 16 from 8-10pm ET, USA will also air SMACKDOWN live from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On Wednesday, December 17 from 8-10pm ET, USA will air one of the most patriotic and heartwarming shows of the holiday season, WWE TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS. In the tradition of Bob Hope, WWE brings together the best of sports entertainment and pop culture with celebrity appearances and performances from music's most popular acts for our servicemen and women to honor their commitment and dedication to our country. The 12th annual holiday special will also re-air as a one hour special on NBC on Saturday, December 27 from 8-9pm ET.

WWE also takes over USA DAYTIME from 11am-3pm Monday, December 15 – Friday, December 19, as host Cat Greenleaf interviews WWE Superstars and Divas, on her iconic stoop, including The Miz®, Big Show®, Titus O'Neil™ and Brie Bella™, as well as Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon.

MONDAY NIGHT RAW on USA is the most-watched, regularly scheduled, year-round program on cable, airing a live three-hour block every Monday night, 52 weeks a year. RAW has been a cable mainstay for more than 20 years and is consistently a top ten show on television. The three-hour block on USA averages 2.12MM P18-49, 2.18MM P25-54 and 4.73MM total viewers P2+. RAW and SMACKDOWN have reached 53.1MM total viewers P2+ 2014 to-date."

Rumor Mill - AJ Lee Possibly Finishing Up with WWE

The rumor mill has been claiming AJ Lee might be finishing up with WWE soon, and if she drops the Divas Title at Survivor Series that could be a strong indication that she is indeed leaving.

As of now, AJ is being advertised for WWE events through the TLC PPV on December 14th, and she is not being advertised for any events after the PPV. While this doesn’t confirm AJ will be done with WWE after TLC, it’s possible that could be her final date with WWE, and if she doesn’t drop the title at Survivor Series, it could happen at TLC.

NXT Attendance Improving

There has been a small increase in WWE NXT live events attendance. The original number of 100-150 fans per show has been increased to about 190-250 fans. This is a good sign for WWE, since they rarely promote their NXT live events like they do with the WWE live events shows for Raw and Smackdown.