More News About WWE NXT
While details remain vague on the rebranded ECW, which will reportedly go under the name WWE NXT, sources have shed light on some of the ideas that were tossed around in the weeks prior to the announcement.
In addition to the much-reported talk of incorporating alternative/science-fiction elements to the weekly SyFy wrestling broadcast, an idea emerged to incorporate reality show elements into the program. The idea of building the show around interactive viewership participation also came up, although it is not known how seriously WWE took that idea given the relative failure of concepts like Taboo Tuesday and Cyber Sunday.
John Cena Takes A Shot at Hulk Hogan
WWE superstar John Cena took part in a live chat session Monday night on WWE.com and here are some highlights:
- Cena was asked whether he's interested in fighting Hulk Hogan. He responded with a jab at Hogan and TNA, saying, "Yes. I just don't think that's going to happen right now. He's too busy wasting his time."
- He has no current plans to release another rap album, but will be working again with rapper Bumpy Knuckles for a song on the soundtrack of his upcoming WWE Studios film, "Legendary" (previously titled "Brother's Keeper").
- When asked who he'd like to wrestle at Wrestlemania, he stated, "The Rock." As Cena answered another question about his movie career, host Joey Styles chimed in by saying Cena's next movie will be better than The Rock's recent "Tooth Fiary" movie.
Bobby Lashley’s Payout For His First Strikeforce Fight
According to Sherdog.com, Bobby Lashley earned a reported $50,000 for his fight against former UFC veteran Wes Sims during his Strikeforce debut this past Saturday night in Florida.
Of course the $50,000 figure does not include unreported bonuses from the company, sponsorship monies earned among other income.
For those curious, Lashley's opponent Wes Sims earned $25,000 for the fight.
Scott D’Amore Choosing To Leave TNA Wrestling
Scott D'Amore announced the following tonight:
TNA wrestling producer and former on-air manager of Team Canada, Scott D'Amore has decided to leave TNA Wrestling effective immediately. D'Amore, who most recently was the agent for the TNA Knockouts division, which produced some of the highest ratings for SpikeTV's Impact, has decided to pursue a new wrestling project in Canada. D'Amore's Border City Wrestling, based out of Windsor, Ontario, will be merging with Toronto's BSE Pro Wrestling, run by Jason A. Brown, to become one of North America's largest and longest running independent wrestling company under the new banner, Maximum Pro Wrestling!
More details will be released in the near future, but the new company is planning to run extensive live events, Pay Per Views, DVD releases as well as develop a new television series.
Over the past few years, both promotions have grown extensively, and have produced top-notch shows in cities and towns throughout Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Michigan, New York State and Nunavut that have been headlined by such Superstars as The Rock, Trish Stratus, Kurt Angle, Edge, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, The Dudley Boys, Kevin Nash, Tommy Dreamer, Gail Kim, "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff and countless others, not to mention some of the world’s premiere up-and-coming wrestling talent from Japan, United States, Canada and more!
Check back to www.bordercitywrestling.com and www.bsepro.com for more information!
Location for TNA Lockdown Announced
TNA president Dixie Carter announced today on her Twitter account that April's Lockdown pay-per-view will be held in St. Louis, Missouri.
St. Louis hosted Lockdown in 2007, which featured an Electrified Six Sides of Steel Match between Team 3D and LAX, as well as Blindfold Match between Chris Harris and James Storm.
Vince McMahon Brings Up ECW Rating
Last night's episode of ECW On SyFy featuring Vince McMahon's major announcement concerning the future of the brand scored a final cable rating of 1.05 (rounding up to 1.1), with 1.413 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. This is an increase from the 0.9 figure the show has been drawing in recent weeks.
TNA Announces PPVs Available Online In Countries Where They Are Not Available on TV
After several weeks of high tension between UK fans and TNA over the pulling of their PPV schedule from Bravo 2 TNA President has announced the following:
Dixie Carter posted the following on her facebook and twitter profiles:
You can now watch TNA PPVs LIVE online starting 2/14. Go to tnavideovault.com for details!
This offer is also to extended to other countries that do not get PPV's via cable or satellite distribution
PRESS RELEASE:
WATCH AGAINST ALL ODDS LIVE ONLINE AT TNAVIDEOVAULT.COM
On Sunday February 14, 2010 TNA Wrestling debuts the special event TNA Against All Odds live on a pay-per-view basis via the internet at TNAvideovault.com.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT TNAVIDEOVAULT.COM
Now in the comfort of your own home and wherever you have internet access you can watch all of the action LIVE anywhere in the world that TNA Pay-Per-View events are not already offered via cable or satellite distribution. The PPV will be available in both English and Spanish. This event takes place on Sunday February 14, 2010 at 8pm ET (New York City time) and is available for only $14.99 US. All major credit cards are accepted.
The event will also be available on demand online at TNAvideovault.com for two weeks after the PPV
This event will not be available via the internet in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany and Australia.
TNA Against All Odds is not available in the following countries:
USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Australia, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxemburg, South Tyrol, India, Panama, Portugal, Israel, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic, Congo Republic, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros Islands, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, St Helena, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Taz Elaborates On His Original Post on the End of ECW
ECW original and TNA announcer Taz has posted a message on his Facebook.com page regarding Vince McMahon's announcement that ECW is shutting down once and for all in 3 weeks.
Last night on Twitter, Taz wrote "thank god" WWE's version of ECW is done and sarcastically called McMahon not thanking Paul Heyman or the ECW originals a "classy" move. On Facebook, Taz explains exactly what bothered him about McMahon's announcement:
"Point is, why not acknowledge the Paul Heymens contributions to the industry? Or, saying thanks to all the ECW original wrestlers? A lot of blood, sweat and tears were dropped during the original ECW's life! If you are going to thank cameramen & directors (etc) than acknowledge the past history because its well deserved.
Even if Vince McMahon did not feel Paul Heyman and the ECW originals deserved to be acknowledged, Taz feels Vince once again left money on the table by not getting the most out of an asset he bought:
"If you utilized the letters ECW to make a lot of $$$ over the past several years I would assume that your respect the history of ECW? If you would produce and sell a successful DVD documenting the companies history...I would assume you feel that the original ECW history has value....than why not give it a proper send off?"
He concluded the message by saying he's happy the ECW letters are being retired, as they deserve to rest in peace.
Eric Bischoff Calls Jeremy Borash a Mark
Eric Bischoff posted the following message on Twitter:
"Jeremy Borash posted a picture of himself with Bret Hart on his Twitter account. What a MARK!"
Bischoff also said that fans will be seeing some "very interesting stuff" in TNA soon.
WWE Announces Jewel, Ty Murray & Criss Angel As Raw Guest Hosts
From WWE.com:
February 22, 2010: Jewel & Ty Murray
What does two-time Grammy Award winner Jewel and nine-time bull riding world champion Ty Murray have in common? They are a celebrity power couple ready to bring even more action and excitement to Monday Night Raw live from Indianapolis.
Jewel is an accomplished singer/songwriter with a new album coming in June and a new single, “Stay Here Forever,” featured on the soundtrack for Valentine’s Day. She is also founder of Project Clean Water, a charity devoted to providing Clean drinking water around the world. (Visit Jewel's site)
Ty Murray is the most accomplished bull rider in the history of the sport and will be on hand when Pro Bull Riders brings its first World Cup to the United States in April. He is also a former contestant on Dancing with the Stars. (Visit Ty Murray's site)
What does this celebrity couple bring have in store for Raw? Tune in Feb. 22 to find out!
March 8, 2010: Criss Angel
Raw will bring extra magic and quite possibly blow your mind only three weeks before WrestleMania as the “mindfreak” himself, Criss Angel, hosts Raw from Portland, Ore.
Criss Angel is more than your average illusionist. In addition to his hit show Mindfreak, Angel has teamed with Cirque du Soleil to take magic to a new, introspective and psychological level with “Believe” in Las Vegas.
What kind of illusions with Criss Angel create on Raw? You will have to see to believe March 8!
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