WWE issued the following statement in response to allegations made in a memo by former NXT talent Judas Devlin against NXT head trainer Bill DeMott which become a hot topic across social media on Monday:
“WWE took the accusations made two years ago by Austin Matelson very seriously, conducted a full investigation and was unable to validate the claims. Regardless, WWE continues to reinforce policies and procedures to ensure a positive training environment.”
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March 3, 2015
WWE Issues Statement on Allegations of Bullying Made Against Bill DeMott
WWE To Air Hall Of Fame Special On USA Network
USA Network will broadcast a one-hour special highlighting the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Monday, March 30 at 11/10C, immediately following Monday Night Raw®. WWE Legends, including “Macho Man” Randy Savage, The Bushwhackers, Alundra Blayze and Rikishi, as well as pop-culture icon Arnold Schwarzenegger will be immortalized as members of this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class for their accomplishments and contributions in sports entertainment.
WWE’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, airing for the ninth consecutive year on USA, dates back to 1993, when Andre the Giant was the first person inducted. To date, 190 Superstars, Divas and celebrities have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame including Gorgeous George, Bruno Sammartino, Mae Young, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Junkyard Dog, “Stone Cold®” Steve Austin, Trish Stratus, Donald Trump and Mike Tyson.
The 2015 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place on Saturday, March 28 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Monday Night Raw, WWE’s flag-ship program, is the longest-running, weekly episodic program in U.S. primetime TV history. It has been a cable mainstay for more than 20 years and is consistently a top ten show on television.
Video: The Game accuses five-time WCW Champion and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T of being a Sting loyalist
Alundra Blayze to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame's Class of 2015
A trailblazing woman in every sense, it's only right that Alundra Blayze's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015 was announced at the start of Women's History Month.
Born Debrah Miceli, the Minnesota native broke into the industry in the mid-1980s, learning the ropes from Eddie Sharkey, the famed trainer who taught the likes of The Road Warriors, “Ravishing” Rick Rude and Jesse “The Body” Ventura. Tall, blonde and possessing the looks of a supermodel, she was a stark departure from the double-tough women of eras past. After adopting the ring name Madusa, she was brought on by Verne Gagne’s AWA, where she proved that despite her looks, she could hit just as hard as her opposition. Taking on future WWE Hall of Famers like Sensational Sherri and Wendi Richter, she captured the AWA Women’s Championship before leaving the company, and North America, for Japan.
Miceli spent three years wrestling and training with the revered All Japan Women’s Pro Wrestling promotion. She excelled in the hard-hitting environment, incorporating martial arts into her arsenal. When she returned to America in 1991, she joined WCW and Paul Heyman’s infamous Dangerous Alliance, aiding rule-breakers like Rude and “Stunning” Steve Austin in trying to take out heroes like Sting.
In 1993, she jumped to WWE, which was looking to revitalize its women’s division. Under the name Alundra Blayze, she won a tournament to capture the WWE Women’s Championship in late 1993. Blayze introduced the high-impact Japanese style to a new audience, bringing over foes like Aja Kong and Bull Nakano to show that women could fight just as well as their male counterparts.
Her career took a unique turn in 1995, when Blayze, after being released from her WWE contract, showed up on WCW Monday Nitro with the WWE Women’s Championship, only to throw it in the garbage on live television. The controversial moment remains one of the most talked-about milestones in the infamous Monday Night War.
Once again competing as Madusa, she helped WCW introduce its own women’s division, competing against Sherri and Nakano. By late 1999, she stepped outside of the women’s ranks and competed against the men, defeating Evan Karagias to capture the Cruiserweight Championship at that year’s Starrcade.
Since leaving wrestling after the closing of WCW, she entered the world of monster trucks, becoming one of the top drivers behind the wheel of a star-spangled truck bearing her ring name, Madusa. In addition to three reigns as WWF Women’s Champion, she’s also captured two Monster Jam World Finals championships.
Now, Alundra Blayze will be back under the WWE banner for the first time since 1995, when she joins the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015.
March 2, 2015
WWE Restricting Account Sharing For WWE Network Viewers?, Updated Terms And Conditions
There are reports online that beginning today, March 1st, WWE Network is no longer allowing account sharing. The WWE Network Terms and Conditions were updated in January and the Access to Services section now reads like this:
Access to Services: Access to WWE Network is subject to approval of your Payment Method information and verification of other information you submit to us or that is otherwise provided to us. Accordingly, if your payment (flat fee or monthly) cannot be processed for any reason, including because your Payment Method is no longer valid, we may terminate your access to the WWE Network immediately. Although your WWE Network subscription is accessible on a number of devices, your use is limited to one (1) WWE Network stream on one (1) device at any given time. IF YOU CIRCUMVENT OR ATTEMPT TO CIRCUMVENT ANY OF THE USE RESTRICTIONS IN THESE TERMS, YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WILL BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE TERMINATION AND YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO LEGAL ACTION. SHARING OF LOGIN INFORMATION, INCLUDING PASSWORDS, IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
WWE Executives have acknowledged account sharing being a problem in the past.
February 28, 2015
TV Guide Praises Finn Balor, Says He's The Future of WWE
TV Guide recently published an article about WWE NXT star Finn Balor. The article praises Balor's work in NXT so far and goes as far as saying that Balor is the future of WWE. To see the full article, click here TVGuide.com. Here is a highlight from the article:
Less than a year after signing with the WWE, it’s clear that Finn Bálor is destined to be the organization’s next big superstar. The Irish wrestler, who made a name for himself overseas as Prince Devitt, has become one of the biggest faces in NXT, all with barely saying a word. Instead, Bálor lets his natural charisma and hard-earned talent do the talking for him.
Adrian Neville on Heat Between Main Roster/NXT Roster, WM 31, Meeting Vince, More
WWE NXT star Adrian Neville recently appeared on the "This is Awesome" Wrestling Show.
Any jealousy between main roster and NXT roster: I don't think so. I certainly don't get that when I'm working the main roster shows. I think, if anything, the main roster guys are supportive and they are excited to see us thrive and make the transition from NXT to the main roster. And looking forward to standing across the ring from us and competing against us. I know, if I was on the main roster, and I saw the young guys coming in who were hungry and killing it down in NXT, I'd look forward to facing them. I don't think that's the case at all. I don't think that's true at all.
Meeting Vince McMahon for the first time: I haven't sat down and spoke with Vince in any depth. It's just been hellos and goodbyes. The first time he caught me off guard backstage at Monday Night Raw. He was just walking down one of the corridors backstage. It was a bit surreal. But it was just a quick, 'hello, sir, I'm Adrian Neville, one of your developmental talents. Pleasure to meet you.' It lasted about 20 seconds. It wasn't very notable or noteworthy.
His choice to hit Red Arrow on and feud with on main roster: Red Arrow - Daniel Bryan. We've been across the ring from each other before and it would be great to do an one-on-one with Bryan on a big stage. Feud - I'd love to wrestle (feud) with Dolph [Ziggler]. I've never wrestled Dolph and I think he's a phenomenal talent. I think it would be a trip. Also, Seth [Rollins]. He's on fire at the moment. I'd love to go up against Seth. One of those two would be unbelievable.
NXT match at Wrestlemania 31: Absolutely. Like I said, I don't think NXT is considered a developmental brand or territory anymore. I feel like, we put out a product that's just as good as the main roster. So, I'd say yes.
Will we see him on main roster within six months: I very much hope so. I can't tell you for definite, because the truth is, I don't know. If I was a betting man, I'd bet on yes. But we will have to wait and see.
February 27, 2015
Recap of Hulk Hogan Appreciation Night at Madison Square Garden
Tonight’s WWE Live Event at Madison Square Garden was billed as Hulk Hogan Appreciation Night, and the show featured numerous special guest appearances for the Hogan ceremony. The segment featured appearances by Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Jimmy Hart and Triple H. During the segment, Madison Square Garden revealed a Hulkamania banner which will permanently hang in the rafters of MSG, alongside the Championship banners for the Rangers and Knicks. Throughout the Appreciation night segment, Hogan was said to be very emotional, and he became particularly emotional when they unveiled the banner.
February 26, 2015
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
