ESPN's Relationship with WWE

ESPN was credited by WWE for breaking the news of Seth Rollins tearing his ACL and MCL, and it appears as if the relationship between WWE and ESPN will see WWE crediting the sports with network more breaking news, according to Bryan Alvarez. On the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Alvarez noted we should expect to see more WWE breaking news being reported from ESPN in the future, which will in turn be cited by WWE.

Full Details On WWE Network's 'The Undertaker Week'

WWE Network announced the following details for The Undertaker Week, which begins next Monday:

WWE Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers pay tribute to the legacy of The Phenom during Undertaker Week on the award-winning WWE Network.

Monday, Nov. 16 - following Raw
Legends with JBL: Undertaker's Greatest Rivals Part 1
On this special edition of Legends with JBL, John Bradshaw Layfield goes in-depth with Triple H, Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as they celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the legendary Undertaker. The panel discusses the evolution of Undertaker in WWE, including his decades of loyalty and his respected locker room presence. JBL's panel of guests also set the record straight about Internet rumors, and provide behind-the-scenes accounts of The Undertaker's greatest matches.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 10/9 C
Undertaker: 25 Phenomenal Years
Journey back through 25 years of the most memorable and unforgettable moments in the career of WWE's one and only Phenom, The Undertaker.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 9/8 C
The Undertaker's Gravest Matches
Relive 25 years of The Undertaker's most dangerous matches. Descend into the darkness as The Dead Man battles among caskets, flames and cells.

Thursday, Nov. 19 - 10/9 C
Legends with JBL: Undertaker's Greatest Rivals Part 2
JBL continues his trip down memory lane on this special edition of Legends with JBL. John Bradshaw Layfield, along with his illustrious panel consisting of Triple H, Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, unearth never-before-heard topics from The Undertaker's remarkable career. From the "BSK" to The Streak, no topic is off limits.

Video: The Undertaker and Demon Kane reemerge to unleash hell upon The Wyatt Family

Video: COO Triple H asks Roman Reigns to 'sell out'

WWE Breaking Ground Recap 11/09/15

Stephanie McMahon Appears On UFC Embedded Show

UFC recently interviewed Stephanie McMahon for the UFC 193 Embedded episode for Ronda Rousey vs. Holm. Stephanie can be seen in this extended preview and in this photo that she tweeted.

Full 2015 PWI Female 50 List Revealed

Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual Female 50 issue has been released digitally, revealing the entire 2015 list.

As previously announced, Nikki Bella tops the list, followed by Paige, Sasha Banks, Santana Garrett and Gail Kim.

View the full list below. Last year’s placement is in parenthesis:

1. Nikki Bella (24)
2. Paige (1)
3. Sasha Banks (-)
4. Santana Garrett (15)
5. Gail Kim (3)
6. Charlotte (10)
7. Naomi (39)
8. Cherry Bomb (26)
9. Courtney Rush (8)
10. Taryn Terrell (36)
11. Bayley (19)
12. Brie Bella (16)
13. Sexy Star (-)
14. Cheerleader Melissa (4)
15. LuFisto (5)
16. Nicole Matthews (30)
17. Becky Lynch (41)
18. Kimber Lee (28)
19. Natalya (9)
20. Jessicka Havok (13)

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Monster Factory Training Academy is Seeking Competitors

New Jersey's Monster Factory training academy is seeking competitors for a new reality style series they will be broadcasting on their VOD and Roku channel, "Making the Monsters Challenge."

Those chosen will be able to train for free via the wrestling school three days a week at their Paulsboro, NJ facility.

For complete details, www.MonsterFactory.org.

HBO Releasing Documentary On All Time WWE Great

Vanity Fair reports that former ESPN personality Bill Simmons will be releasing a documentary on WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant for HBO. No word yet on when it will be available.

Ric Flair Talks ESPN 30 For 30 Special, Hurdles With WWE, Which Other Wrestler They Were Considering

Two-time WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair will be featured on an upcoming episode of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Flair recently took to his podcast, WOOOOO! Nation, to share some details on the upcoming project.

According to 'the Nature Boy', the special will be a full 30 for 30 episode, unlike the 30 for 30 Shorts episode detailing the Von Erichs. Flair stated that his episode of 30 for 30 will cover his whole life, including his professional wrestling championships, his personal life, and more.

"Well, it's my whole life. It [has] a little bit to do with my airplane crash, of course, and then coming back from that. And then the titles and the championships and it touches a lot on my personal life, which has been up and down. Right now, it's perfect, but I had a couple rough years there. And it talks about my son, Reid. [ESPN] wanted to talk about him, how special he was to me. And then, a lot about Ashley, Charlotte, who is now the champion in WWE, the Divas division. And about my other two children, Megan and David. So, it was very nice. And then, it talked about where I am today".

Flair stated that the project has taken over a year and a half to come together and the main hurdle was getting permission from WWE to use its video footage.

"The WWE is very, very protective of their intellectual property," Flair claimed. "[The project] is mutually beneficial for all of us, but it just took a while to get everybody on the same page and to work on it diligently for, I guess, it has been a year and a half now. And all of a sudden, it's coming to fruition."

Flair said that six hours of interview footage has already been shot and another 12 or 13 hours of interviews are left to shoot.

"We shot the first six hours and we'll shoot another six or seven hours, which [WOOOOO! Nation co-host, Conrad Thompson] will be a part of, at [WWE] Survivor Series. And then, there will be another six hour shoot. And then, of course, all of the stuff [ESPN] will pull from the library in Stamford, Connecticut with the WWE to put together the whole film. So it'll be exciting!"

For Flair, being the subject of ESPN's 30 for 30 is a point of pride both as a fan of the series and as a legendary professional wrestler.

"For me, I love watching that show. I've seen, probably, 25 or 30 of the 30 for 30 [episodes] in the last couple of years. It's a great, great format and to be the first [professional] wrestler they've ever even considered doing it with, I know they were entertaining the idea of [doing an episode on] Andre the Giant, and how they arrived at me, I don't know, but I'm very proud of that fact. And, certainly, there are a lot of guys in our business that have been successful, but, at the same time, I guess they feel like I've kind of transcended pop culture and stuff like that. And all the years of entertaining myself have paid off!"

Also, on this episode of WOOOOO! Nation, Flair talked with former professional wrestling announcer, Tony Schiavone. Click here to listen to the podcast.

source: WOOOOO! Nation podcast

Pro Wrestling Drama Coming To FOX

Deadline reports that FOX has recently purchased a new pro wrestling drama titled, The Work.

The Work takes place in the world of pro wrestling and was written by Scott O'Connor, who wrote the novels Half World and Untouchable. The script was shopped to various cable networks but FOX picked it up. O'Connor has been a pro wrestling fan and wrote a piece on Brock Lesnar for New York Times Magazine this past August.

Seth Rollins suffers knee injury, new WWE World Heavyweight Champion to be crowned at Survivor Series

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has torn his right ACL, MCL and medial meniscus, and will not be able to defend the title against Roman Reigns at Survivor Series. A tournament to determine a new champion will instead take place at the event.

As first reported on Twitter by ESPN, Rollins suffered the injury last night at a WWE Live Event in Dublin, Ireland, and is expected to miss six to nine months of action.

Details surrounding the Survivor Series tournament have not been finalized. The event takes place Sunday, Nov. 22, and will air live only on WWE Network.

Triple H Reveals WWE NXT 'Takeover: London' Theme

If @WWENXT is anything...its #NXTLoud. The official theme of #NXTTakeOver: London is #AceOfSpades by @myMotorhead. #ThanksLem

— Triple H (@TripleH) November 5, 2015

Steve Corino Talks ECW and NXT Comparisons, NXT vs ROH on Wednesday Nights, Triple H’s NXT Vision, More

On last week’s episode former ECW World Heavyweight Champion and current Ring of Honor commentator Steve Corino was the featured special guest. Steve spoke candidly with the hosts about his thoughts on NXT, the current WWE developmental system, all the independent pro wrestling options currently available to pro wrestling fans and more.

You can listen to Steve’s appearance starting at the 3:11 minute mark by clicking here. Some of his quotes have been transcribed below it:

On Ring of Honor and WWE NXT both airing on Wednesday nights:

SC: It’s such a nervous feeling because you always know that the NXT show is going to be so great. I think it puts the pressure on Ring of Honor to produce a great show because you know at 8 o’clock on the WWE Network you are going to get a wonderful, wonderful show every week from NXT. I think it just raises the bar for everybody and I think that’s what makes wrestling so much fun.

On WWE branching out and creating relationships with independent promotions:

SC: It just shows the genius of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. The trusted people in the inner circle that know that the future of sports entertainment or pro wrestling, whatever you want to call it, is at NXT. Triple H at that having his finger on the pulse, and Stephanie too, of what’s going on. What going to be the future? They’re not afraid to ask an EVOLVE or a PWG or scouting Ring of Honor to see who is the future. There’s no such thing as too many guys that are going to make the WWE machine billionaires. You know what I mean? So, once again, it’s a great time for wrestling.

On if the comparisons between ECW and NXT are fair to make:

SC: I think on the surface, yes. It’s a different world now. When ECW was around it was an alternative. It was an alternative world. To where companies like NXT or Ring of Honor or PWG or EVOLVE or even CZW… it’s such a hybrid of what goes on today. Everybody that’s involved isn’t afraid to admit that, you know, wrestling’s changed. The world has changed and we have to change with the times. Where as ECW was kind of a trend setter for it. I just think that it’s a good comparison but I think the originality of what NXT and EVOLVE and Ring of Honor and all these great companies are doing is just setting the stage for a real break through.

USA Officially Announces WWE SmackDown Premiere

USA NETWORK SETS JANUARY PREMIERES FOR 'SMACKDOWN®' AND 'SUITS'

Live Action WWE® Powerhouse "SmackDown" To Debut January 7
Critically Acclaimed Drama "Suits" Picks Up After Powerful Mid-Season Cliffhanger on January 27
Previously Announced New Drama "Colony" To Premiere on January 14

New York, NY – November 4, 2015 – USA Network will have a white hot January with the grand arrival of the two-hour live action WWE powerhouse SMACKDOWN on Thursday, January 7 at 8/7c. The winter continues to heat up with the return of the critically acclaimed drama SUITS, which picks up from the intense cliff hanger on Wednesday, January 27 at 10/9c. The network will also premiere the previously announced epic drama COLONY, from executive producers Carlton Cuse ("Lost") and Ryan Condal ("Hercules"), on Thursday, January 14 at 10/9c.

With the arrival of SMACKDOWN on Thursday, January 7 @ 8/7c, USA becomes the exclusive cable home to WWE's two marquee properties. Viewers can now bookend their week with MONDAY NIGHT RAW live on Mondays from 8-11p and SMACKDOWNon Thursdays from 8-10p. Consistently one of the highest-rated weekly series on cable, over the past 15 years SMACKDOWN has been broadcast from 170 different venues, in 148 cities and towns and in seven different countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Iraq, Japan, Italy and Mexico. On January 7, SMACKDOWN will air its 855th episode from Laredo, Texas.

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Triple H Presents Check to the Concussion Legacy Foundation

As noted, Corey Graves is hosting Chris Nowinski's Concussion Legacy Foundation's 8th annual Impact Awards tonight in Boston and Triple H also attended. As seen below, they presented the foundation with a check:

Presenting @ConcussionLF a check on behalf of @WWE at the 2015 #ImpactAwards #NextTimeIllBringaBigDebitCard pic.twitter.com/KnccSXrvTP

— Triple H (@TripleH) November 5, 2015

WWE Reveals How Much WrestleMania 31 Generated For The Santa Clara / San Jose Area

WWE, Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced today that WrestleMania 31 generated $139 million in economic impact for the Santa Clara/San Jose region this past March, according to a study conducted by the Enigma Research Corporation. This marks the second largest economic impact in WrestleMania history, and the fourth consecutive year that WrestleMania generated more than $100 million in economic impact for its host region.

Over the past nine years, WrestleMania has generated more than $700 million in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event. WrestleMania 31 also generated approximately $23.2 million in federal, state and local taxes.

"On behalf of the beautiful city of Santa Clara, I sincerely thank all WWE fans that visited Levi's Stadium for WrestleMania 31," said Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews. "The event exceeded our expectations, and we would absolutely welcome the opportunity to once again host WWE's marquee event."

"WrestleMania 31 gave passionate fans that came from near and far an experience they'll never forget," said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. "I thank WWE for choosing to host their longest-running flagship event in Silicon Valley, for its contributions to our community, and for driving economic benefit in our region."

"We are proud that WrestleMania continues to deliver an incredible economic benefit for its host region," said John P. Saboor, WWE Executive Vice President, Special Events. "Our WrestleMania Week success in the Bay Area would not have been possible without the support of Mayor Matthews, Mayor Liccardo, the San Francisco 49ers and countless other public- and private-sector partners that embraced WWE's worldwide fan base. We are excited with the planning that is already underway with our new partners in the Dallas/Arlington area for WrestleMania 32."

A capacity crowd of 76,976 fans from all 50 states and 53 countries attended WWE's pop-culture extravaganza this past March, making it the highest-grossing event in WWE history. Key highlights from the study include:

* $139 million in direct, indirect and induced impact derived from spending by visitors to the Santa Clara/San Jose region for WrestleMania 31.

* 78 percent of fans that attended WrestleMania were from outside the greater Santa Clara/San Jose region and stayed an average of 3.3 nights.

* $22 million was spent on hotels and accommodations within the Santa Clara/San Jose region.

* The economic impact derived from WrestleMania Week was equal to the creation of 1,218 full-time jobs for the area.

* $6.2 million was spent by visitors to the Santa Clara/San Jose region at area restaurants.

Larry Zbyszko Comments On His Time Spent At The WWE Performance Center

"You get emotionally involved whether you want to or not. I go there and I look at the faces of these young men and women and they will come to me and ask can you watch my match and you end up getting involved emotionally. I'm old school and what's in me is you do what is good for the business otherwise no one makes money. Some of these guys and chicks at the school are great and are going to be good and have great potential. It breaks your heart because with others you want to say; did you ever think about getting a job? You get kind of emotionally involved with it and I can't help it and I kind of steer myself to people I know are going to be good for the business."

WWE Steps Into Virtual-Reality Ring With Samsung

WWE is the latest entertainment company to take a test run at virtual reality, launching two VR videos exclusively on Samsung Electronics’ Milk VR content service to give fans a front-row perch to soak up the grappling action.

The videos are available on the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition, powered by Oculus VR, as well as on the forthcoming $99 Gear VR consumer headset slated to go on sale in time for Black Friday (Nov. 27). WWE worked with studio Reel FX to produce the VR segments, shot at its tentpole SummerSlam 2015 event this August at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

“It’s a first step for us into virtual reality world,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE chief revenue and marketing officer. “I don’t know if (VR is) going to be the next big success or not, but we’re going to be platform agnostic — and go where our fans go.”

For Samsung, getting VR content seeded into Milk VR is a linchpin of its consumer launch.

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Tyler Breeze Talks When He Found Out He Was Being Called Up in WWE, Facing Jushin Liger, Creating His Character, Leaving NXT & More

WWE main roster newcomer Tyler Breeze recently spoke with Rolling Stone, and below are some interview highlights:

How did he find out he was getting called up to the main roster?

“I had heard some rumblings that they were looking to bring up someone. When you look at the roster of NXT, you kind of gauge yourself and figure out where you fit in, and I figured I’d be a possibility. Finally, I had a meeting with Triple H, and he said that I was given the green light, and we were going to start moving on it. We weren’t sure of all the details, but I knew it was happening. The next thing I know, I was sitting there, ready to go.”

Did he want to stay in NXT?:

“I’m always excited for every step along the way. My time in NXT was definitely fun though. If anything ever pops up and they want me back there, like for this U.K. tour coming up, I’m always on board to do anything with NXT, just because I’ve had so much fun with it. I’ve been almost like a pillar of NXT in terms of being there the whole time and now I’m moving on. It would be a cool thing if they brought me back for a few shows here and there, and I’d definitely be up for it.”

What was it like to wrestle Jushin Liger?

“It was awesome. That’s another thing that was a first. Nobody in WWE has ever worked with him on a WWE stage. So the fact that I was the first one to do that, and the only one to do that, is a huge honor. He’s a huge star, and it was fun to be the guy on the other side of the ring with him. He was a pleasure to work with, and I’d do that any day of the week.”

On the Creation of the Tyler Breeze character after being Mike Dalton in FCW:

“There are a few key players in it. Basically, it was one of those things where I was doing Mike Dalton for a while and it just wasn’t catching on. There wasn’t really anything for people to sink their teeth into – I was just kind of the faceless guy that was on the card. Finally it gets to a point where you’re either marketable or you’re not, and Mike Dalton just wasn’t marketable. So I had to come up with something that was marketable. I had the conversation about needing to come up with something else, and I immediately called Xavier Woods. I told him, “I don’t really know what to do, I need your help.” He said, “Let’s come up with 5 or 10 different characters and a bunch of different things at every end of the spectrum. We’ll have new names, we’ll have personalities for them, we’ll come up with bios for them. We’ll create videos and we’ll keep pitching until they like something.

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Nikki Bella Gets Top Spot In Women's PWI 50

In a move that is likely to cause controversy with at least a few readers. Pro Wrestling Illustrated has announced that former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella will take the top spot in their annual PWI 50 for female performers.

Bella spent the majority of the year as a dominant WWE Divas Champion, eventually earning the longest reign in the title's history.

See Also: Nikki Bella Confirms Why She Wasn't On WWE RAW

Inside the ring, Bella showed obvious improvement, but still drew the ire of many fans. She's currently sidelined with a neck injury that prevented her from traveling with WWE to Europe. She noted on Instagram that she's doing rehab 8 times a day on the injury.

Bella commented on the achievement, saying "Thank you @OfficialPWI for naming me #1 I truly feel as if I have won an Olympic gold medal! This achievement has made my past decade beyond worth it! I know they'll be haters but if they can't see past the character that's their problem. It's just nice to be acknowledged fpr hard work."

Wrestling Legend Signs New Deal With WWE

Wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer "Superstar" Billy Graham announced on Facebook that he has signed a WWE Legends contract after being offered the deal by Triple H. Graham attended last week's WWE TV tapings in Phoenix and met with Mark Carrano of Talent Relations to discuss the deal.

Graham has had several issues with WWE in the past, including speaking out against Linda McMahon during her 2010 Senate campaign. Soon after that, Graham had some health issues and reached out to the McMahons to apologize. Graham sent a letter to Vince McMahon this past summer and asked to take Dusty Rhodes' job in WWE NXT after he passed.

Graham wrote the following on Facebook:

"Hello Facebook fans around the world. I am thrilled to report to all of you that Triple H, via a telephone conversation, has offered to give me an official WWE Legends contract. I of course said yes, and thank you very much! I have received that contract, and signed and mailed it back to the WWE. So I am officially back in the WWE family, proving that miracles still happen !! I did go to the Smackdown show held here in Phoenix on October 27th, as some had reported on the internet. I met with WWE Talent Relations executive Mark Carrano to go over various opportunities for me in the future. Mark Carrano is a real class act and gentleman and was very encouraging on the future release of my WWE merchandise sometime after the first of the year, along with attending WrestleMaina 32 in Dallas as part of the meet and greet fan access festivities. So, I want to thank Triple H and Mark Carrano for making this exciting event happen for me. I am officially back home in the family of the WWE where I belong !!!!"

Last Night's WWE RAW Draws Record-Low Viewership

Monday's episode of WWE RAW, with Team Seth Rollins vs. Team Roman Reigns in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match, drew 3.248 million viewers. This is down 3% from last week's 3.354 million viewers. This is the lowest non-holiday viewership since RAW went to three hours.

For this week's show, the first hour drew 3.375 million viewers, the second hour drew 3.180 million viewers and the final hour drew 3.189 million viewers.

RAW was #3 for the night in viewership behind the NFL on ESPN, which drew 12.404 million viewers, and ESPN SportsCenter. RAW was #4 for the night in the 18-49 demographic, behind the NFL, SportsCenter and Love & Hip-Hop.

WWE Breaking Ground Recap 11/02/15

How NBCU and WWE Are Working Together to Woo Advertisers, More on SmackDown - USA Network

Adage.com has an article about how WWE and NBC Universal have spent the past few months trying to change the image of the company in the eyes of advertisers as the USA Network prepares to bring on WWE SmackDown in 2016, upping their annual WWE content to 263 hours. This effort has led to 37 new advertisers agreeing to run commercials on WWE TV on USA.

NBC Universal's Vice President of Advertising Sales, Dan Lovinger commented:

"In the past, WWE wasn't associated with being family-friendly. We had to redefine what it is to both advertisers and consumers."

NBC Universal began to get aggressive in their pitch to ad agencies and clients at their upfront event back in the summer. Snapple tapped WWE personalities such as Triple H and Stephanie McMahon for a commercial in April, while Paramount promoted "Terminator: Genisys" with a WWE integration that included Triple H making a grand entrance during "WrestleMania" using imagery from the movie.

While WWE is an "easier sell" now, there is still an issue with the low ratings and some advertisers are still shying away from the product due to the content.

The article also notes that SmackDown will serve as USA's lead-in to new original series. Colony will be the first to premiere in January and then USA will debut a new series in the 10pm time-slot each quarter. The first presenting sponsor for SmackDown on USA will be the movie Hateful Eight, the next Quentin Tarantino movie that comes out on Christmas.

Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka pleads not guilty in '83 death of mistress

Former professional wrestling star Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka on Monday pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of his mistress more than three decades ago.

Snuka, who recently underwent surgery for stomach cancer, appeared to have trouble answering questions at his arraignment in Lehigh County Court, and Snuka's attorney said he has early onset dementia and post-concussion syndrome. Snuka also told the judge he can't read or write, saying he never went to school.

Authorities found the body of Snuka's girlfriend, 23-year-old Nancy Argentino, of New York, in May 1983 after they were called to a Whitehall Township hotel room she was sharing with the wrestling star. Defense attorney Robert Kirwan II has called her death an "unfortunate accident."

Snuka, now 72 and living in Waterford Township, New Jersey, was charged in September with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter after a grand jury concluded he beat Argentino. He has long maintained his innocence.

At his court appearance Monday, Snuka did not appear to know the date or day of the week or the location of the courthouse.

"He has his good days and his bad days," Kirwan said in court. "This is a good day."

The defense said Snuka might not be competent to stand trial.

At prosecutors' request, Judge Kelly Banach issued a gag order in the case. Kirwan objected, saying his ability to comment on the case was "leveling the playing field for the defense."

Snuka was known for diving from the ropes and even the top of steel cages in a career that spanned four decades. He was admitted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 1996, according to the organization's website.

source: foxnews.com

WWE Supporting Online Petition

WWE has picked up on a Change.org petition to name the Calgary International Airport after wrestling legend Stu Hart, calling it the Stu Hart International Airport. The petition has support from Bret Hart, Natalya, Chris Jericho and others. You can sign the petition at this link.

WWE Reported To Make Significant Investment Into Tapout Brand, Details On Plans To Rebrand The Apparel Company

PWInsider.com is reporting WWE is making a financial investment into Tapout, essentially branding it as a fitness leader that is not ‘just’ a WWE related brand.

Reports state WWE is making a significant push to partner with the company by opening Tapout fitness centers across the country, which would bring WWE a new source of non-wrestling revenue. The idea presented would have WWE Superstars make appearances in Tapout centers in their hometown, and would even help with classes and give fitness tips instead of a typical promotional appearance.

WWE will plan to open locations in major cities such as New York, Houston, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, in addition to Portland, Phoenix, among others.

Phil Campbell of Motorhead Discusses their Latest Album and Triple H's Song Request

5 Questions With Motorhead’s Phil Campbell

Motorhead fans packed this year’s awesome Motorboat Cruise and guitarist Phil Campbell pulled double duty on the boat as he performed two shows with Motorhead and two shows with his All Star Band (featuring his kids). We had the opportunity to chat with Campbell overlooking the deep blue seas about the new Motorhead release Bad Magic. He also shared his gusto for Motorboat 2016 but not the same enthusiasm for any heavy touring next year.

What was the most memorable moment about creating the latest Motorhead album for you?

When we finished it! No, it was good. We went into the recording studio instead of a rehearsal studio so when we came up with some good s— we recorded it down and then we could build on it all instead of waiting six to eight weeks put it on a CD and leave it. This time it was a greater process, we were spiraling out of control so it was good.

Bad Magic — what does that album title mean to you personally?

Actually, we just thought it sounded really cool. We’re a badass band and to make some of that music it’s kind of magical so it’s an apt title.

The band covers the Rolling Stones classic “Sympathy for the Devil” on the album. How did you decide on what song to cover?

[Wrestler] Triple H wanted us to do some stuff for a podcast or something and there was a list of things and ideas. I said I wanted to do a [David] Bowie cover, which we did, as well, and then the Stones we tried, as well — it was suggested to us. It was good, it sounds like a party song at the end.

Is it ever strange for you when famous people like Triple H look up to you and the rest of Motorhead?

It is.There are people I’ve looked up to when I was younger – it’s good when you get to meet people you admire. Sometimes you become good friends. It’s a blessing, I’m not complaining.

What does the rest of 2015 and maybe into 2016 have in store for you and Motorhead?

Some time off, I believe, thank God! It’s been the longest year ever! Then we get going again but hopefully next year will be a lot quieter. It was too much for us, I want to do half the amount of shows next year. One tour just rolls into the next. The cruise is good, I have my kids here so it’s quite a good way to wind down. I’d like to do it again next year.

source: loudwire.com

WWE Conference Call: Vince McMahon discusses the third quarter financial report

Vince McMahon and members of senior management served as the hosts of a conference call pertaining to the 2015 third quarter financial report that was released on October 29, 2015. The following are the highlights of the call.

-The call is hosted by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, WWE Chief Strategy and Financial Officer George Barrios, and WWE Investor Relations Michael Weitz.

-Vince touted the successful quarter and touted some of the WWE Network content. He said the NXT live specials do extremely well for them. He also spoke positively about the Best in the East special and the MSG special.

-WWE Network will launch in Japan and Germany in January.

-Vince said WWE Network is the most viewed channel on Youtube. He said that's "really important for us."

-Barrios read through the financial presentation, then opened up the line for phone calls.

-One of the themes Barrios emphasized was what WWE business would be like if the network grew at the same rate as Netflix. He was quick to point out that he wasn't forecasting that.

-Barrios said they like the $9.99 price because its easy to message and understand. He pointed to Netflix having difference price points. He noted that they could eventually do the same, but it did not sound like anything is imminent.

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WWE Reports Strong Third-Quarter 2015 Earnings Growth

WWE NXT Matches and More Announced for WrestleMania 32 Ticket Party at AT&T Stadium

WWE has announced a WrestleMania 32 ticket on-sale party for November 5th at AT&T Stadium in Dallas with WWE NXT matches and more. Below are details:

One night before WrestleMania 32 tickets go on sale to the general public, WWE Universe members in the Dallas area will have an opportunity to score tickets at the official On-Sale Party at AT&T Stadium! This one of a kind event is FREE and open to the public.

Join WWE Hall of Famers, Superstars and Divas on the Dallas Cowboys field Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT, as The Road to WrestleMania heats up.

The party will feature live NXT matches and include special appearances by “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Lita, Booker T, Lana and Mark Henry, as well as Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones Anderson and Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams. Corey Graves, Fan Axxess emcee Christian Litke and Greg Hudson will co-host the big event.

The following NXT matches will take place during the evening:

* Samoa Joe vs. Baron Corbin
* Apollo Crews vs. Tye Dillinger
* Asuka vs. Peyton Royce
* The Hype Bros. vs. Blake & Murphy
* Carmella vs. Alexa Bliss

In addition to WrestleMania 32 tickets, select WrestleMania gear will also be available for purchase at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 5. Fans can bring one item to the stadium to be autographed, but must adhere to the AT&T Stadium bag policy.

WrestleMania 32 tickets will be available at the AT&T Stadium box office beginning at 4 p.m. CT. Doors to the stadium open at 5 p.m. CT for the Party. Fans can enter through Entries A, C, K, & H. Complimentary parking will be available at the stadium. Don't miss the biggest WrestleMania On-Sale Party in history!