News Superstars host WrestleMania Wednesdays
at AZCentral.com
March 17, 2010
The Arizona Republic newspaper is
getting in the WrestleMania spirit by hosting "WrestleMania Wednesdays"
online chats. Upcoming chats include John Morrison on March 24 and a
special Thursday chat on March 25 with Rey Mysterio. The Superstars will
answer the WWE Universe's questions in a live, one-hour chat at 2:30
p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. MST at azcentral.com. For more on WrestleMania, visit
wrestlemania.com.
Read More... Bret Hart on "The Hour"
March 16, 2010
Tonight, the Canadian members of the
WWE Universe can catch an exclusive Bret Hart interview on CBC
Television's The Hour at 11:05 p.m. Click here to get a preview of host
George Stroumboulopoulos sitting down with the WWE Hall of Famer just
more than one week before Hart takes on WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon in a No
Holds Barred Match at WrestleMania XXVI.
Read More... Gorgeous George enters Hall of Fame
March 15, 2010
World Wrestling Entertainment today
announced that Gorgeous George, the man often credited with creating
American pop culture and who set the standard for future WWE Superstars
and influenced such greats as Muhammad Ali, James Brown and Bob Dylan,
will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 27, 2010. His 97
year-old former wife, Betty Nance will accept the honor on his behalf.
The Hall of Fame ceremony will be broadcast that night on USA Network at
11 PM ET.
Read More... In Touch Weekly talks to David Otunga
March 12, 2010
Recently, In Touch Weekly spoke to
NXT Rookie David Otunga about wedding plans for himself and his fiance,
Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Hudson.
Read More... Mickie James out with staph infection
March 9, 2010
WWE Diva Mickie James recently
underwent two surgeries for a staph infection on her right leg.
“I hate missing work,” said the former Women’s Champion.
Mickie is recuperating at home now with daily antibiotics.
“I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster, “ she said. “I have no
control of anything. At least with an injury you know for sure how long
it is going to take.”
Stay with WWE.com for updates on James’ condition.
Read More... David Otunga would say "I do" in the
ring
March 5, 2010
In an interview with MTV.com, NXT
Rookie David Otunga revealed that he would marry his fiancée, Oscar
winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, in a wrestling ring.
Read More... Charlie Haas released
February 28, 2010
WWE has come to terms on the release
of WWE Superstar Charlie Haas as of today, February 28, 2010. We wish
Charlie Haas the best in all future endeavors.
Read More... Maria released
February 26, 2010
WWE has come to terms on the release
of WWE Diva Maria as of today February 26, 2010. We wish Maria the best
in all future endeavors.
Read More... Shane Helms released
February 26, 2010
WWE has come to terms on the release
of WWE Superstar Shane Helms (Hurricane) as of today February 26, 2010.
We wish Shane Helms (Hurricane) the best in all future endeavors.
Read More... Paul Burchill released
February 26, 2010
WWE has come to terms on the release
of WWE Superstar Paul Burchill as of today February 26, 2010. We wish
Paul Burchill the best in all future endeavors.
Read More... Rookie Otunga makes entertainment
headlines
By: Kara A. Medalis
February 25, 2010
WWE NXT’s A-lister is quickly making
headlines. From MTV, to E! Online, to OK! Magazine, Rookie David Otunga
is the talk of the entertainment world. There's even discussion of
Otunga marrying his fiancee, Academy Award-winning singer/actress
Jennifer Hudson, in the WWE ring!
Read More... Meet Shawn Michaels at Cabela's in Fort
Worth, TX
February 25, 2010
On Saturday, Feb. 27, Shawn Michaels
and his wife, Rebecca, will appear at Cabela’s in Fort Worth, Texas.
They will be joined by Cabela’s Pro Staff Weston and Jodi Clark from the
Higher Grounds Outdoors TV show.
Read More... Shad auditions for "Conan" movie role
February 24, 2010
Recently, SmackDown Superstar Shad
auditioned for a role in the upcoming Conan movie. Find out more about
the Cryme Tyme member's audition and his potential opportunity to start
in this major motion picture.
Read More... WWE NXT tops Twitter
February 24, 2010
WWE NXT is quickly gaining the
attention of the WWE Universe and the Twitter world! The WWE NXT Rookie
list on Twitter is the No. 3 fastest growing list this week, according
to listatlas.com.
Read More... Superstars reflect on Black History
Month
By: McKenzie Morrell
February 24, 2010
Every February the U.S. celebrates
Black History Month, to commemorate the contributions to our nation made
by people of African descent. Over the years, WWE has brought together
many people of all shapes, sizes and colors in order to break barriers
for future Superstars and Divas.
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More... Lawler likes “Idol?”
February 19, 2010
In a recent interview with
USAToday.com, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler revealed that he
is a secret American Idol fan. Though Lawler states that for some
previous seasons he was more of a passive viewer, he became more
invested in the popular competition last season with two Memphis, Tenn.,
natives vying for the title. To read more about what Lawler enjoys most
about the show, his thoughts on new judge Ellen DeGeneres as well as
what type of judge he would be, read the article at USAToday.com.
Read More... WWE Diva and Country Artist Mickie
James taps new designer
February 18, 2010
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - World Wrestling
Entertainment Women’s Champion Mickie James has enlisted Natasha Rawls,
owner and chief executive officer of NaJo Creations, LLC., to design her
clothes for her live country music debut.
Read More... WWE NXT set to debut on Syfy
February 16, 2010
World Wrestling Entertainment and
Syfy today announced the next generation of reality television with the
debut of WWE NXT, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Syfy.
Read More... WWE Diva Mickie James added to Dustin
Wells' Gift of Music concert line-up
February 11, 2010
WWE Women’s Champion and aspiring
country singer Mickie James has joined a star-studded lineup for the 3rd
annual W.O. Music School’s Dustin Wells Gift of Music concert. The
sold out event will be held on Monday, Feb. 22, at 7:00 pm at
Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. James joins some of country music’s
biggest stars as Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Jason Michael Carroll,
Keith Anderson and Little Big Town are scheduled to perform.
Read More... Vince McMahon featured on Forbes.com
February 9, 2010
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is
spotlighted by Forbes.com's "SportsMoney" section. In the feature,
Forbes discusses McMahon's branding prowess, calling the Chairman "one
of the most forward-thinking sports industry executives of the last 30
years."
Read More... Philadelphia WWE event postponed
February 8, 2010
With winter in full force and a
blizzard en route to Philadelphia, World Wrestling Entertainment must
reschedule Thursday’s live event being held at the Wachovia Center.
However, the show has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 14, at 3:00
PM. All tickets for the original show will be honored.
Read More... New Orleans WWE event rescheduled
February 5, 2010
World Wrestling Entertainment
congratulates the New Orleans Saints for reaching their first Super
Bowl! Win or lose, the city of New Orleans will be hosting a parade to
honor the Saints this Tues. The parade conflict with the WWE SmackDown
and ECW live event originally scheduled at the New Orleans Arena.
Read More... Two WWE events amongst STAPLES Center's
"Greatest Moments"
February 2, 2010
In it's ten short years of existence,
L.A.'s STAPLES Center has been the site of championship boxing matches,
major award shows, the 2000 Democratic National Convention and some of
the biggest events in WWE history.
Now, in honor of their 10th anniversary, the arena's web site is
inviting fans to vote for the greatest moment in STAPLES Center history.
Read More... WWE Hall of Famer Jack Brisco passes
away at 68
February 1, 2010
World Wrestling Entertainment has
been made aware of the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Jack Brisco. The WWE
extends its deepest condolences to the Brisco family. Mr. Brisco was
under contract with WWE from 1984 to 1985 and was inducted into the WWE
Hall of Fame in 2008. Jack Brisco was one of the most decorated
performers in sports entertainment history, and a bona fide legend in
Florida and the southeastern Untied States.
Read More... Georgiann Makropoulos passes away
By: Joey Styles
January 28, 2010
WWE.com is saddened to report the
passing of longtime Wrestling Chatterbox Editor, Georgiann Makropoulos
who died this past Tuesday at the age of 67.
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