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CM Punk Reveals New WWE Project

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:45:40 PST

WWE champion C.M. Punk has revealed WWE will be releasing a three-disc DVD on his career and life. "My three-disc DVD has been green-lit and I get to tell my story," Punk said on the latest "Art of Wrestling" podcast with Colt Cabana. "It's the old documentary slash life story slash follow-me-around-with-a-camera. I get to pick a bunch of matches to put on there and who I want to be interviewed. I was told I'm in charge. I've already made a lot of people angry with a lot of decisions I've already made. They told me what they wanted and I went and watched a couple of them (other WWE DVDs), then I immediately sent this ridiculously-long email about what I wanted." Included in his request is hand-selected music.

source: pwtorch.com

WWE NXT Results 02/01/12

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:47:23 PST

IMPACT Wrestling Recap 02/02/12

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:48:23 PST

THQ Reports Performance of "WWE '12"

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:53:10 PST

Prior to WWE's next quarterly earnings report, video game partner THQ released their latest earnings on Thursday with details on how the new "WWE '12" franchise video game performed. THQ reported, "WWE '12 shipped more than two million units in the quarter, in line with the expectations shared on the last investor conference call. To date, WWE '12 sell-through is up 29% on like-for-like platforms in North America." THQ also disclosed plans through 2014 that includes the annual WWE video game released in third quarter 2013.

press release

Federal Agent Poses As WWE Rep To Seize Websites That Linked To Pirated Telecasts

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:12:09 PST

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security enforcement agent posed as a WWE representative last week and offered to buy various domain names from a Michigan man named Yonjo Quiroa. In reality, the agent was part of an operation to take down 16 websites owned by Quiroa, who is also known as Ronaldo Solano, that linked to other websites that hosted pirated telecasts.

Reuters reported today that Quiroa, 28, was making at least $13,000 from online merchants who advertised with him. His websites linked to other sites that hosted pirated telecasts from the NFL, NBA, NHL, WWE and TNA Impact Wrestling.

The seized websites are firstrow.tv, firstrowsports.com, firstrowsports.net, firstrowsports.tv, hq-streams.tv, robplay.tv, soccertvlive.net, sports95.com, sports95.net, sports95.org, sportswwe.net, sportswwe.tv, sportswwe.com, xonesports.tv, youwwe.com and youwwe.net.

source: wrestlingnewsworld.com

This Day in Wrestling History

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:14:05 PST

Happy Birthday to Kerry Von Erich
February 3, 1960

Happy Birthday to Marty Jannetty
February 3, 1962

Vince McMahon announced the XFL (eXtreme Football League)
February 3, 2000

XFL debuts with 10.3 rating on NBC
February 3, 2001

WWE Parody By Cartoon Network: 'WWE Bought A Zoo'

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:37:47 PST

Mad, a satirical kids’ show on Cartoon Network, recently lampooned the WWE in a sketch titled WWE Bought A Zoo, and features the likenesses of John Cena, Triple H, and Rey Mysterio. The clip from the episode is embedded below, courtesy of the official Cartoon Network YouTube channel:

Rumor Mill - Triple H Reportedly Called For Sheamus To Win The Royal Rumble

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:03:43 PST

Chris Jericho was pegged to win this year's 30-Man Royal Rumble Match, but Triple H, who has gained even more influence behind the scenes, called for Sheamus to be the decided winner. The final decision was made last week.

The two have been friends since the Irish grappler's promotion to the main roster in the summer of 2009 as the two workout together on the road. In a subsequent interview with Power Slam, he singled out the Celtic Warrior as a wrestler with potential.

Randy Orton was initially pegged as the Rumble victor since he cleanly put over Mark Henry during The World's Strongest Man's rise as World Heavyweight Champion and the event was taking place in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Later, the idea was changed to Jericho, setting up a WWE Championship showdown against CM Punk at WrestleMania XXVIII.

WWE officials contemplated last week having John Cena win the match due to the stipulation that "everyone was eligible" for the Rumble. Cena would win the match and subsequently make a tough decision: take the title shot and not face The Rock at WrestleMania.

Rumor Mill - Triple H Has Twitter Downplayed

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:04:12 PST

In a stark contrast to recent weeks, Twitter was severely downplayed on Monday's Raw SuperShow. F4WOnline.com reports Triple H advised the move.

GQ Magazine Puts Focus On WWE Championship

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:12:59 PST

GQ Magazine has officially named the WWE Championship as one of the "best sports trophies of all time." Below is what the magazine had to say regarding the title:

"When it comes to gaudy title belts, boxing has nothing on professional wrestling. Boxing's look like something stolen from the uniform closet of a Third World dictator. WWE's is modeled after the old-school solid-fake-gold title belt that Ric Flair used to rock. Wooo!!!"

WWE Takes A More Aggressive Approach to Protecting Its Brand

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:33:25 PST

WWE appears to be taking a much more aggressive stance against critics this campaign cycle than it did in 2010.

First, the entertainment company hit back against Chris Shays for his suggestion, as reported by the Associated Press' Susan Haigh, that WWE's content is akin to "soft porn." Shays is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, as is former WWE CEO Linda McMahon.

Now it is responding to Journal Inquirer Managing Editor Chris Powell, in response to an opinion piece published last week. "Maybe in time Connecticut will consider the pornography and mock violence of the wrestling business from which McMahon draws her fortune to be as legitimate as any other business,'' Powell wrote.

WWE spokesman Robert Zimmerman dashed off a letter to Powell -- and cc-ed it to most of the state's political reporters. "Although this was an opinion piece, your position as managing edior of the Journal Inquirer would ethically require you to report the fact accurately and not distort the truth,'' Zimmerman wrote.

"For future editorials and news stories that may pertain to WWE, we want to reiterate the facts to you so you clearly understand our programming content and the type of entertainment we provide to our more than 300,000 fans in the State of Connecticut," Zimmerman wrote.

The letter, as well as the similar response to Shays, seems to indicate that the company will be reacting more quickly to attacks this time around. Asked if this signifies an effort by WWE to correct what it seems as falsehoods about its brand, Zimmerman said "yes."

source: courant.com

SmackDown Results 02/03/12

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:04:05 PST

This Day in Wrestling History

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:18:30 PST

In Sioux City, IA, a near riot breaks out following a two hour match between Wladek Zbyszko and Joe Stecher. The fans begin yelling "fake, fake" and policemen are needed to escort the men into the dressing room. Zbyszko is named the winner the next day, but all bets are called off.
February 4, 1919

UFC Going 3D - WWE May Follow Suit

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:34:23 PST

The 3D version of UFC 143 will be a $10 premium over the HD version, which is a $10 premium over the SD version.

This weekend will be the debut of UFC's first 3D pay-per-view event. UFC 143 will let you enjoy matches like Kosheck vs. Pierce, Nelson vs. Werdum and Diaz vs. Condit in full 3D. The event will cost $64.99, a $10 step up from the HD version.

Just after the UFC announced a 3D event, World Wrestling Entertainment started looking into 3D event plans of its own. The WWE won't have 3D ready for April's Wrestlemania, but is instead looking forward to a possible 3D broadcast of Summerslam.

source: highdefdigest.com

"Backstage Fallout" SmackDown 02/02/12

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:36:52 PST

This Day in Wrestling History

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:35:31 PST

Andre The Giant defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF(E) title on NBC's Friday Night's Main Event.
February 5, 1998

Possible Releases From FCW

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:05:02 PST

It was reported Friday that the official website of WWE developmental league Florida Championship Wrestling removed Calvin Raines, Leroy Parks, Marcus Owens and Peter Orlov from their roster page, which indicates they have been released.

source: wrestlinginc.com

Live SmackDown Set for Later This Month

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:51:05 PST

SyFy's TV listings reveal that the next live episode of WWE SmackDown will take place on Tuesday, February 21st. The show will air from the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois and will be the first SmackDown after the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

The arena has announced a new start time of 6:15pm local time. Advertised locally is Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show and Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett in a Street Fight.

"Are You Serious" Episode One

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:08:38 PST

From underneath Titan Tower, Road Dogg and Josh Mathews are forced to watch some of the most appalling, unpleasant and dreadful clips found in the WWE video library.

John Cena & The Rock WMXXVIII Hype Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:21:15 PST

Former WWE Writer Says Stephanie McMahon is the Future of the WWE

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:00:53 PST

Former WWE creative writer Alex Greenfield says Stephanie McMahon has a better creative mind than Triple H:

Natalya Tells Her Fans Not To Worry

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:28:16 PST

For the second consecutive week on SmackDown, WWE suggested that Natalya Neidhart had farted during a backstage segment. As Natalya and Beth Phoenix were warming up for their match against Aksana and Tamina, sound effects simulating farting were heard. Santino Marella then walked into the area and displayed an alarmed reaction to the foul scent.

The angle has drawn the ire of many of the third generation wrestler’s fans on Twitter, who feel it’s doing her no favors. Natalya, however, thinks they should lighten up.

“I love to respond to all of you and answer your q’s but some of your comments are Debbie Downer-esque! Settle the tea kettles would ya?!” she wrote.

“What I’m trying to say to some of you is that life is too short to be so negative! So chin up, go for a jog or save a puppy! :)

“To everyone who is positive- I’ve got nothing but love for you… Like Tupac said! And thank you from the bottom of my heart. Goodnight!”

She then specifically responded to a message saying a lot of people are worried about the passing gas segments. She responded, “No one needs to worry about me:) except for the people at Louis Vuitton!”

source: pwmania.com

Hulk Hogan Comments on the Situation with HBK at SummerSlam 2005

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:21:32 PST

"When Vince wanted Shawn to do the job, we went out and had the match, and everybody said 'Shawn oversold and he was making fun of you' and this, that and the other. I can look at it and see why people may say that. If Shawn was really doing that, you'd have to ask him. He's done it several times, not just with me. The reason the feud then didn't go any longer was because I shut it down. The next day, on the interview, I was expecting to return the favour. You beat me now I beat you and get the third one and keep it going, because he was such a great worker I thought we were going to have a great run. It could be my fault, maybe I had my feelings too much involved, but I thought his interview was going to be, 'You know what, I gotta give it to Hogan. He was better than me on that one night. But it will never happen again. I'm faster than him, but just at that moment the crowd were with him and he had the momentum, but it will never happen again'. I thought that was going to be the interview. I thought it was going to be a business interview but he came out and (sarcastically) went 'ooh, he was too fast, he was too young, he had too much hair' and I went 'ugh, I'm out'. I said to Vince 'Your boy... it's business'."

Shawn Michaels Advertised for Raw on Feb 13

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:10:20 PST

WWE is advertising WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels for next Monday's Raw from San Diego for the final Raw leading to the Elimination Chamber PPV. Michaels's appearance begins a set of advertised special appearances building toward WrestleMania 28. Feb. 13 - Michaels, Feb. 20 - The Undertaker, and Feb. 27 - The Rock. Then, Rock is advertised for Raws on Mar. 5, 12, and 26.

This Day in Wrestling History

noreply@blogger.com (Kaliqo) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:11:09 PST

Two legends squared off for the NWA world title. Harley Race defeated Terry Funk to win the NWA world title in Toronto, Canada.
February 6, 1977