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Reaction To Justin Roberts’ Release, NXT Stars Getting Called Up, Ambrose

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– Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle website has published exclusive photos of Dean Ambrose from the recent Ringside Fest event in New York City.

– NXT stars The Ascension are expected to be called up soon and WWE will be releasing Ascension action figures in the coming months.

– As expected, Justin Roberts’ WWE departure is a big shock to the WWE locker room. Roberts was very well liked backstage and many people were in disbelief at the news.

Roberts worked RAW last night and he was reportedly informed of his departure after RAW went off the air.

2K Announces Full Details On WWE 2K15 DLC & Season Pass

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2K Sports sent us the following:

2K Announces WWE® 2K15 Downloadable Content and Season Pass Program

Content to include three new storylines for 2K Showcase, extensive roster of playable WWE, WCW® and NXT® Superstars, as well as new moves

Season Pass to feature WWE Diva Paige as exclusive playable character

New York, NY – October 14, 2014 – 2K today announced details surrounding downloadable content and a Season Pass program for WWE® 2K15, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. The content offering will include three new storylines playable in 2K Showcase, the game’s story-driven, single-player campaign, as well as access to new moves and a wealth of playable WWE, WCW® and NXT® Superstars. In addition, WWE Diva Paige will be available as an exclusive playable character for those who purchase the game’s Season Pass. The individual content packages will begin releasing in late 2014, with some packages releasing in early 2015, for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system, and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

“Having grown up playing WWE games, it’s an honor to be included in WWE 2K15,” said Paige. “Fans will not want to miss out on my debut, as well as the new stories featured through 2K Showcase.”

“WWE 2K15 will deliver the largest and most comprehensive selection of downloadable content to date for the franchise, including the release of three new storylines for 2K Showcase and a wide variety of playable Superstars from WWE’s past and present,” said Greg Thomas, President of Product Development at 2K Sports. “This year’s offering provides fans an enhanced WWE 2K15 experience at an incredible value.”

About the WWE 2K15 Downloadable Content Program*

The WWE 2K15 downloadable content program is scheduled to include the following items and be available for purchase on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 systems, as well as Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft for Xbox One and Xbox 360:

Accelerator
Players will gain instant access to all unlockable content available in the game (excluding downloadable content);
The Accelerator will be available for a suggested price of $1.99.

2K Showcase: One More Match
Story focused on the rivalry between WWE Superstars Randy Orton and Christian in 2011;
Playable WWE Superstars: Christian, Randy Orton, Edge, Mark Henry and Sheamus;
Playable arenas from 2011: SmackDown®, Extreme Rules®, Over the Limit® and Capitol Punishment®;
2K Showcase: One More Match will be available for a suggested price of $9.99.

2K Showcase: Hall of Pain
Story focused on top matches for WWE Superstar Mark Henry;
Playable WWE Superstars: Mark Henry, Big Show, Kane, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Sheamus, The Great Khali, Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan and Ryback;
Playable arenas: SmackDown (2011), Vengeance® (2011) and WrestleMania® 29;
2K Showcase: Hall of Pain will be available for a suggested price of $9.99.

2K Showcase: Path of the Warrior
Story focused on the career of WWE Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior;
Playable WWE Hall of Famers: Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and Sgt. Slaughter;
Playable WWE Legends: Honky Tonk Man, Rick Rude, Macho King and Colonel Mustafa;
Playable WWE Superstars: Undertaker and Hunter Hearst Helmsley;
Access to WWE Hall of Fame ring announcer Howard Finkel and WWE managers Jimmy Hart, Bobby Heenan, Paul Bearer, Sherri, Sid Justice and General Adnan;
Playable arenas: WrestleMania VI, VII and XII; SummerSlam® (1988, 1990 and 1991); Saturday Night’s Main Event XXIV and Madison Square Garden®;
2K Showcase: Path of the Warrior will be available for a suggested price of $9.99.

WCW Pack
Playable WCW Superstars: Fit Finlay, Lord Steven Regal, Bam Bam Bigelow, Diamond Dallas Page and Lex Luger;
The WCW Pack will be available for a suggested price of $7.99.

NXT Arrival
Playable NXT Superstars: JBL, Adam Rose and The Ascension (Konnor and Victor);
Playable NXT Diva: Emma;
NXT Arrival will be available for a suggested price of $6.99.

New Moves Pack
Moves Pack: More than 30 new moves, including an alternate version of Sister Abigail (performed from the ring corner and made popular by Bray Wyatt) and Multiple Gut Wrenches (made popular by Cesaro);
The New Moves Pack will be available for a suggested price of $3.99.

About the WWE 2K15 Season Pass Program

Players may purchase select WWE 2K15 downloadable content at a reduced price point through the game’s Season Pass program. For a one-time suggested purchase price of $24.99, a savings of more than 20 percent versus individual content purchases, players will receive the following items as they become available:

Access to exclusive playable WWE Diva Paige;
Accelerator (access to all unlockable content available in the game);
Access to all three 2K Showcase stories (One More Match, Hall of Pain and Path of the Warrior).

* Xbox Live or PlayStation Network account and Internet connection required. Copy of WWE 2K15 required to play.

Developed collaboratively by Yukes and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K15 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. WWE 2K15 is scheduled for release on the PlayStation®3 system and Xbox 360 on October 28, 2014 in North America and October 31, 2014 internationally. In addition, releases for the PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One are currently scheduled for release on November 18, 2014 in North America and November 21, 2014 internationally. Fans who pre-order WWE 2K15 at any participating retailer will receive two playable Sting characters at no extra cost on launch day.

For more information on WWE 2K15 and 2K, visit WWE.2K.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter using the hashtags #WWE2K15 and #FEELIT or subscribe to WWE 2K on YouTube.

Jake Roberts & Ric Flair Backstage At RAW, Jake Updates His Health

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WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Jake “The Snake” Roberts were both backstage at Monday’s RAW from Atlanta, Georgia. Flair was telling people backstage that he feels great following his recent surgeries. He’s been pulled from WWE’s upcoming tour of Mexico while he continues his recovery.

Jake spoke to Eden backstage about his own ongoing health issues in an exclusive interview at WWE.com.

“I’ve got some issues I’m dealing with, but I’m so grateful for the prayers and for the help that I’ve gotten from WWE and the fanbase is incredible – the outpouring of good wishes that comes out when you need them. We’re still fighting the fight. You know, I’ve beaten cancer once now. I’m ready if it comes back.

“I’m dealing with a brain bleed. I’m just glad they found a brain. (laughs) No, It’s all good. I’m happy. And if you’ve got happiness growing right here (his heart), then whatcha got for me?”

New Match Added To WWE Hell In A Cell (Updated Card)

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After Monday’s WWE RAW, Nikki Bella interrupted a backstage interview with her sister Brie to reveal that they will be squaring off at Hell in a Cell. The loser of the match will have to be the winner’s “b*tch” (“assistant”) for a month.

With that match set, here’s the updated card for WWE Hell in a Cell:

Hell in a Cell Match:
Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins

Hell in a Cell Match:
John Cena vs. Randy Orton

Loser Is The Winner’s Assistant For A Month:
Brie Bella vs. Nikki Bella

WWE Hell in Cell takes place on Sunday, October 26th from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.

Justin Roberts Released From WWE

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Ring announcer Justin Roberts is no longer with WWE, effective immediately.

The following statement was posted on the company website late Monday evening:

“WWE has chosen to not exercise its option to renew ring announcer Justin Roberts’ contract. Effective immediately, Roberts is released from WWE.

WWE wishes him the best in all his future endeavors.”

Update On Daniel Bryan’s Health & Future In WWE

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We’ve got an exclusive update on the health and in-ring future of Daniel Bryan.

Back in May, we broke the story that Daniel Bryan was undergoing minimally invasive neck surgery, which was expected to keep him out for less than two months. During the recovery, Bryan experienced difficulty regaining strength in his right arm. He was originally against a second surgery and attempted to heal the injury through rehabilitation. Last month while doing promotional work for Total Divas, Brie Bella said Bryan wouldn’t need another surgery.

The latest as of Monday night is that Bryan is seeing no improvement with his arm. Backstage at RAW from Atlanta, a lot of the talent was  talking about the fact Bryan may be getting the “Tommy John Surgery.”

The medical term for the procedure is as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, a surgical graft procedure in which the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body”. (WebMD)

The typical recovery for Tommy John Surgery is 6-12 months depending on the physical activity the athlete is involved in.

It is still not known if he will ever wrestle again, as this injury prevents him from being cleared to wrestle. WWE’s creative team is still working under the assumption that Bryan won’t be back in action any time soon and are not factoring him into any creative plans.

Two Main Events Confirmed For WWE Hell In A Cell Pay-Per-View

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As seen on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW in Atlanta, Georgia, the two main events for the upcoming WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view were made official.

As a result of the outcome of the RAW main event, Dean Ambrose will challenge Seth Rollins inside the cell at the Hell In A Cell pay-per-view.

Due to his loss, John Cena will take on Randy Orton — also inside the cell — at the Hell In A Cell pay-per-view.

Both matches were made official on this week’s edition of WWE RAW.

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    • Six-Man Tag-Team Match Announced For This Week’s WWE SmackDown

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    It was announced on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW that on this coming Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown, one of the main events will be a six-man tag-team match.

    The Usos will team up with Sheamus to take on the trio of Goldust, Stardust and The Miz.

    Make sure to join us here for SmackDown spoiler coverage on Tuesday night.

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    • WWE Comments On Batista-James Bond Reports, Lesnar vs. Hogan & Andre

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    – 2K Sports is running a social media promotion for their WWE Super Card mobile game, pitting some of the baddest WWE legends squaring off in various dream matches.

    To commemorate #Brocktober, in honor of WWE’s reigning heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar, the Beast has been pitted against Hulk Hogan (who he wrestled back in 2002) and Andre The Giant. Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle website has published videos of these simulated matches, which you can view here: Brock vs. Andre | Brock vs. Hogan.

    WWE Super Card is available free for download in the Apple, Android and Windowds mobile app stores.

    – WWE.com has published a statement addressing reports Batista will be appearing in the next James Bond movie:

    “Unconfirmed reports indicate that The Animal is in negotiations to star as the villain Hinx opposite Daniel Craig’s 007 in the next installment of the legendary franchise. According to casting reports, the producers were looking for a physically imposing male with a unique look and a sports background — a description that fits Batista perfectly.”

    * BROCK LESNAR Headed Back to UFC In 2015?

    WWE RAW Results – October 13, 2014

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    Dean Ambrose, John Cena & The Authority Kick Off RAW

    This week’s show opens up with an elaborate video package highlighting the history of the John Cena, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins feud.

    From there, Dean Ambrose’s theme hits and out he comes. He opens by saying there’s nothing he’d like more than to be locked inside Hell In A Cell with Seth Rollins. He talks about how he’d like to brutalize him.

    He switches gears to explain that he’s got to get through John Cena before he can get to Rollins. He talks about the No Holds Barred contract-on-a-pole match. He reminds us that he told us he had no problem dropping Cena where he stands, and he did, but he reminds us that Cena did the same to him.

    Ambrose throws the mic down, thinking he’s done, but Cena’s music hits. Ambrose picks the mic back up as Cena makes his way out to the top of the stage.

    Cena makes his way to the ring to the usual mixed reaction. The boo’s grow in Atlanta as Cena’s music fades down. “So this is why they call it Hot-Lanta, huh?” opens Cena. He tells Ambrose he needs to relax. He says the match is made, but it’s two weeks from now at Hell In A Cell.

    Cena tells Ambrose he’s got the biggest match of his life at Hell In A Cell, so he’s going to give him some veteran advice: “shut up.” Cena tells Ambrose to quit acting crazy and save his energy for Hell In A Cell.

    Ambrose thanks Cena for his veteran advice, but says no thank you. He warns Cena not to talk to him like he’s some kind of chump. Cena again warns Ambrose to chill out. Ambrose drops the mic and is about to get physical, but The Authority comes out and stops them.

    Triple H starts by telling both guys that they have two weeks until their fight. After a corny WWE Network “$9.99” plug, Steph talks about making a tag-team match with those two as partners tonight. Steph mocks their argument, HHH and her argue over whether or not Cena and Ambrose can be partners without killing each other.

    Steph goes on to announce a match with Cena and Ambrose against The Usos and Goldust and Stardust. It’s a triple-threat tag-team match, as she calls it.

    John Cena & Dean Ambrose vs. Goldust & Stardust vs. The Usos

    With that said, the WWE Tag-Team Champions, Goldust and Stardust make their way out to the ring. Out next are the former champs, The Usos. Apparently this match is happening right now. We head to commercial during The Usos’ entrance.

    When we return from commercial, Ambrose and Uso start things off in the ring. Ambrose establishes control and quickly tags in Cena. Cena picks up where Ambrose left off as the fans do the dueling “let’s go Cena” and “Cena sucks” chants. Cena tags Ambrose back in.

    The story of the match early on seems to be the fact that Ambrose and Cena are able to co-exist. They keep dominating their opposition and tagging the other back in to continue where they left off. Uso finally establishes control over Cena and after a quick double-team spot, the other Uso tags in and remains in control as the fans jump on Cena’s case again with chants.

    A random “we want Stardust” chant breaks out as Uso keeps Cena grounded and Stardust jumps up and down on the bottom rope from the apron, hoping for the tag. Instead, Cena finally makes the tag. Ambrose comes back in and takes back over control of the offense over Uso. This lasts until Stardust tags himself in, smacking Ambrose on the back. On that note, we head to a mid-match commercial break.

    We’re back from the break and Stardust and Uso are still going at it in the ring. Stardust appears to be firmly in control, as he crotches Uso on the middle rope in the corner and tags Goldust in. Goldust picks up where Stardust left off, taking it to Uso. He goes for a pin attempt, but the other Uso breaks it up.

    Finally, after all the guys take themselves out, Cena gets the tag and is left alone with Stardust in the ring. Cena fires up, including a big Five Knuckle Shuffle. Stardust avoids the A.A., which leads to a quick slam from Goldust and a super kick to Goldust from Uso. Both Usos hit the big dives over the top onto the Dust Brothers on the floor. Cena ends up climbing to the top and splashes all four team members on the floor as Ambrose says screw it, runs to the opposite top rope and hits a wicked flying elbow onto all guys on the floor.

    Ambrose rolls Goldust and Cena back in the ring. Ambrose hits Dirty Deeds while Cena hits the A.A., both on the Dust Brothers. Cena makes the cover. 1-2-3. Cena and Ambrose win.

    Winners: John Cena & Dean Ambrose

    Final Rating For 15th Anniversary Edition Of WWE SmackDown

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    The Friday, October 10th edition of WWE SmackDown, which was the 15th anniversary special edition of the show that featured an appearance by The Rock, drew a final cable rating of 1.94, according to Nielsen Media Research.

    The 1.94 final draw marks a decrease as compared to the 2.02 final rating that the show drew the previous week.

    As noted earlier today, last Friday’s SmackDown averaged 2.671 million viewers, which was also down from the average of 2.749 million viewers who tuned in the week before.

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    • AUDIO: John Cena & Wiz Khalifa “All Day” (Full Song From WWE 2K15 Soundtrack)

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    Courtesy of the official YouTube channel of Wiz Khalifa, above is the track “All Day” featuring John Cena, which is off of the new WWE 2K15 video game soundtrack.

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    • Bully Ray Posts Another Teaser, Thanks Wrestlers & Fans For HOF Induction

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    Below are some tweets posted by Bully Ray over the weekend, which includes a post-Bound For Glory tease on the future of Team 3D:

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    • SmackDown Viewership Drops Despite 15-Year Anniversary Theme

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    The Friday, October 10th edition of WWE SmackDown, which was the special 15-year anniversary of the show, averaged 2.671 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.

    Friday’s SmackDown actually dropped in viewership, down from the previous week’s average of 2.749 million viewers, despite the anniversary theme and an appearance by The Rock.

    SmackDown last week drew a 0.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The final rating should be out soon.

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    • Backstage Update On Kurt Angle Talking To WWE About A Return

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    Despite reports to the contrary, it appears as though Kurt Angle is not in negotiations with WWE to return to the company as an active in-ring performer.

    It was reported recently that Angle declined a full-time contract from WWE because he doesn’t feel like he can handle a full-time touring schedule.

    One theory is that if WWE did offer Angle a full-time gig, it was a tactic done on purpose to politely decline him since they know he wouldn’t be able to handle a full-time schedule.

    For a long time, Vince McMahon has been against the idea of Angle wrestling for his company again due to health concerns. Many feel that the only plausible scenario is that WWE may be willing to allow Angle to return for a “farewell run” of sorts, as long as he’s able to pass all of the Wellness and physical tests required to do so.

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    • Released WWE NXT Star Issues Statement

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    The following statement was released today in regards to independent wrestler Willie Mack being cut from the WWE developmental system:

    “Hollywood, CA (October 13, 2014) – Today news of WWE’s release of Willie McClinton, Jr. (Willie Mack) has spread through out the pro wrestling world.

    The following is an official statement from McClinton: “I would like to thank everyone for their support during the past few months. It is true that I was scheduled to report to the WWE Performance Center later this year and it is true that they have chosen not to employ me at this time. Although I am disappointed that I will not be headed to Florida, I am proud of the fact that I was on their radar to begin with and was offered the opportunity, and I look forward to future opportunities with the WWE. In the mean time, I will continue my working relationships with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, AWS, Pro Wrestling Revolution, Future Stars of Wrestling, Lucha VaVoom, All Pro Wrestling, PWG and the numerous international promotions I have worked with over the years.”

    For booking inquires please contact McClinton at [email protected].”

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    • PHOTO: Batista’s New Look For Robert De Niro Film “Bus 637”

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    Filming has officially begun in Mobile, Alabama for the new Robert De Niro film “Bus 637,” which features WWE Superstar Batista.

    “The Animal” Batista is listed as playing a character named “Cox.”

    Below you can check out a photo of Batista’s look from pictures taken on the set:

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    • Jim Ross Blog: Commercials On WWE Network, RAW Guest Hosts & More

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    The following are highlights of the latest Jim Ross blog:

    On WWE Network adding commercials: “Not sure what the big deal is that some are making it out to be for the @WWENetwork to begin taking ads as the system that will be in place shouldn’t be a negative as it relates to watching the Network. Just something else to complain about by and large.”

    On RAW guest hosts: “With two reality show guests on RAW tonight, who knows what awaits the TV viewer but there’s no way to go but up on this matter based on last week’s epic fail of Hoda and Kathie Lee from the NBC Today Show. That piece of business was challenging to watch and made me want to organize my sock drawer.”

    On WWE hiring veterans: “WWE would be wise to consider hiring a handful of seasoned veterans to work with their highly regarded younger talents if for nothing else a short term IE one year contract. Young talents cannot get better working with those who are not better than the rookies.”

    Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

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    • Another WWE Hall Of Famer To Appear On Tonight’s WWE RAW

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    As noted earlier today, WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair is scheduled to appear on tonight’s edition of WWE RAW. Another Hall Of Famer is expected as well, as Jake “The Snake” Roberts will be appearing on the show.

    Next week, as we reported earlier today, Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart are scheduled for RAW.

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    • Major Changes Rumored For Top HIAC Matches

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    With WWE’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view less than two weeks away, there are said to be major changes in store for the top matches taking place on the show. Here’s the lowdown, courtesy of Reddit user /r/MetsFan4Ever, who has been spot on with several of his news leaks:

    – The advertised Dean Ambrose vs. John Cena main event will not be taking place at Hell in a Cell.Cena vs. Ambrose will actually take place tonight on RAW. The winner of that match will go on to face Seth Rollins inside HIAC and the loser will face Randy Orton inside the cell.

    – John Cena vs. Dean Ambrose Contract On A Pole match was never scheduled to actually to place at Hell in a Cell.

    – The Nikki Bella vs. Brie Bella match will not take place inside Hell in a Cell, but the match will carry a stipulation. The loser of the match will have to be the winner’s personal assistant.

    WWE Appoints New Chief Digital Officer

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    Lou Schwartz Named WWE® Chief Digital Officer

    STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

    WWE (WWE) today announced the appointment of Lou Schwartz as the company’s Chief Digital Officer. Schwartz, who previously held executive level positions at UUX, Piksel and Multicast, will report directly to WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon.

    Schwartz will lead WWE’s Digital Media division and be a key member of the company’s senior management team. Schwartz’s primary focus will be on expanding WWE’s digital and social media presence and profitability. He will also be responsible for developing strategic plans and initiatives for all digital platforms including WWE.com, WWE App and social media where WWE has a passionate fan base of nearly 415 million worldwide. In addition, Schwartz will oversee product development and operations for WWE Network, the first over-the-top (OTT) 24/7 streaming network with scheduled and live programming as well as a massive video-on-demand library.

    Schwartz is a seasoned technology and digital media executive who brings more than 20 years of experience in strategy, marketing, product development, finance and operations management. Schwartz is known as a key pioneer in the development of Internet video management and delivery, and the emerging OTT multi-screen TV market.

    Prior to joining WWE, Schwartz was CEO of UUX, where he successfully led the merger of Totalmovie, a leading Latin American retail OTT service, with OTT Networks, a best-in-class Brazilian content management software and service company, to form the first cloud based OTT platform for next generation operators around the world.

    Before UUX, Schwartz was CEO of the Americas and General Counsel for Piksel, one of the world’s premier providers of advanced online video software and services, where he led regional operations, corporate governance, business development, strategic direction, product management, software development and delivery processes. Earlier in Schwartz’s career, he co-founded and served as Chairman and CEO of Multicast Media Technologies Inc., one of the first Internet video platform companies, which was sold to Piksel in March 2010.

    Schwartz graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate Finance before receiving a Juris Doctorate from the Mississippi College School of Law.

    Eric Bischoff Interview: Randy Savage’s Fallout With Vince McMahon, Cena Turning Heel & More

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    Former WCW President Eric Bischoff spoke to AlternativeNation.net this week about a number of topics, including David Arquette’s WCW Title win, how Vince Russo analyzes ratings, Triple H’s leadership in WWE, Randy Savage’s fallout with WWE, Global Force Wrestling and more. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

    Randy Savage’s Fallout With Vince McMahon:

    “I think the general attitudes, and feelings – I don’t want to suggest I know Vince McMahon, because I don’t. I’ve met him, I’ve worked with him, I’ve had some good conversations with him. I have what I think is a pretty good perspective and read on him, but by no means do I really know him or understand him completely, but I think at his core, Vince is a very loyal person. He understands the nature of the business, and the mentality in it. There have been so many times where people who have left, or left under good circumstances, or in many cases have done things that were pretty shitty to him, he’s brought them back, and given them a soft place to land. But, you don’t know that, until you land there (laughs), you don’t know until you come back. For the most part, I think the feeling was that once you leave Vince, and go to the competitor, that you had burned a bridge. I think in retrospect that’s not true, clearly, but at the time I think Randy’s perception was that it was over, it was done, and Vince would never bring him back.”

    Similarities between Vince & Stephanie McMahon:

    “Vince was very, and probably still is, demanding of Stephanie. I think there’s one thing that I saw in Stephanie that made me think that she probably at some point could be Mini Me (laughs), so to speak, and I don’t mean that derisively, but she has a lot of Vince’s same personality traits and characteristics. She’s super-intense, she has an incredible work ethic, she is very strong willed, and she knows what she wants, and what she likes. I saw that when I watched her produce segments, I saw that when I watched her produce my segments. I watched that when I had her rehearse me over and over and over again, until she heard an inflection exactly the way she wanted to hear that inflection. That part of her personality is very similar to Vince’s, it was very very particular, so I saw indications of that early on, but I didn’t have an occasion to see that same thing out of Triple H, because he was probably 75 percent talent, and 25 percent in the circle so to speak.”

    Comparing Hulk Hogan’s nWo Heel Turn To A Potential John Cena Heel Turn:

    “You’ve got to put everything in the proper context. There were no NWO shirts for sale before I turned Hulk Hogan heel. One disadvantage I had when I launched Nitro, compared to WWE, is that they had very sophisticated licensing and merchandise, WCW didn’t have any. This is one of the reasons I had to guarantee contracts, because if I didn’t guarantee how much money somebody was going to make, there was no chance in hell they were going to make enough to live off of if it was in part based on licensing and merchandising that didn’t exist. It is what it is, and was what it was, based on what I inherited, when I inherited it. But it was also an advantage, because I didn’t have to risk the same type of financial impact that for example WWE might be analyzing, ‘Okay, what happens if John Cena merchandise goes away?’ I didn’t have that challenge, because I wasn’t making any anyways. I had nowhere to go but up.”

    WWE Network To Begin Serving Video Advertisements

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    WWE sent out an email today announcing that starting today, “limited video advertisements” will begin airing on the WWE Network. Here is the official announcement:

    Top Independent Wrestler Released From NXT

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    California-based independent wrestler Willie Mack has been released by WWE, according to PWInsider.com.

    Mack, who was a standout performer at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, was expected to debut in NXT very soon.

    This is a very surprising release, since Mack has a ton of charisma and has a flashy in-ring style.

    He received an emotional farewell at the PWG Battle of Los Angeles event last month.

    Video: Willie Mack’s Top 50 Moves

    Nikki Bella Denies She & John Cena Are Engaged, Talks About Starting A Family

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    In the latest issue of Life and Style Magazine, WWE Diva and Total Divas star Nikki Bella is denying that she and John Cena are engaged. She told the magazine:

    “John is in a place where he doesn’t see marriage. I respect his decision right now because I’m happy.”

    Even though Cena has claimed he never wants to get married again, Nikki still hopes she can change his mind and wants to have a family with him one day.

    “I do want to get married and I want to have kids — and I want to have all that with John. I hope one day he wants those things!”

    The full interview will appear in the new issue of Life and Style Magazine, available on newsstands tomorrow.

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