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WWE Stock Rises Due To WWE Network Announcement, Mick Foley’s Comedy

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– WWE stock increased 2.77% on Thursday and closed at $16.67 following Wednesday night’s WWE Network announcement. The next big factor that will affect the stock in a significant way will be the TV rights fees negotiations, with a new deal to be announced by early March.

– The Democrat And Chronicle website ran an article on WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley’s comedy shows this weekend in New York and Toronto. Foley will be performing on Friday night in Webster, New York at The Comedy Club at 7:30pm and 10:30pm. He plays Saturday night in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Yuk Yuks at 8pm. For more information on the shows, visit DemocratAndChronicle.com.

Ric Flair Has Warrant Out For His Arrest, Due In Court On 1/24

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The Charlotte Business Journal ran an article noting that WWE Hall Of Famer “Nature Boy” Ric Flair currently has a warrant out for his arrest in Mecklenburg County for failure to pay post-separation support and legal fees to his ex-wife Jacqueline.

The article notes that Flair owes $32,352.51, and if he’s taken in, would not be able to get out until he paid the money owed.

Flair faces a hearing in court for the warrant on January 24th.

Update On Hulk Hogan Rumors, Dean Ambrose Returning Home, More

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– As a bit of an update on the Hulk Hogan rumors from Wednesday, not only was he not in Las Vegas, he was in Tampa, Florida, as previously reported, and was filming something for ESPN.

– The Dayton City Paper website has a featured article up today focusing on WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose, who is from the Ohio area. The article mainly focuses on Ambrose returning home for a show in Dayton on January 20th. Ambrose is actually from Cincinnati. You can check out the article online at DaytonCityPaper.com.

– The Forbes website posted an analysis feature on the WWE Network. You can check that out online at Forbes.com.

  • Breaking News Updates On Big Plans For WrestleMania XXX In April

    • Latest On Physical Condition Of WWE Hall Of Famer Mae Young

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    Regarding Mae Young’s condition, as noted earlier today, she is still alive. She is no longer on life support, however, and is said to be in weak physical condition.

    Earlier today, when one of her friends growing up in Oklahoma called her, while she wasn’t strong enough to speak, she did listen. When the friend told her, “you know thousands of people are pulling for you,” Young weakly replied, “I know.”

    As of noon on Thursday, Young’s condition had yet to change from that of which was reported late Wednesday night.

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    Update On Roderick Strong’s Condition, Status For Weekend Events

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    EVOLVE Wrestling booker Gabe Sapolsky sent out an email news alert that stated Roderick Strong will not be able to wrestle at the Florida shows this weekend.

    “Roderick Strong suffered a graphic neck injury last weekend,” Sapolsky wrote. “We had constant communication with Strong since the injury and monitored his progress.

    “We were all the under the impression he would be able to perform this weekend at EVOLVE. However, today he felt discomfort in his neck when he worked out. After a conference call today, it was decided that for Roderick’s future it was best he rest as a precaution. Roderick will still be at Friday’s EVOLVE 25 card to sign autographs and meet you. We will welcome him in the DGUSA/EVOLVE ring when he is ready.”

    For more information, visit DGUSA.tv.

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    • The Rock Tweets Photo From The Set Of His New HBO Show “Ballers”

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    Check out these photos of The Rock on the set of his new HBO show, Ballers. The half-hour ‘dramedy’ series, which will co-star Mark Wahlberg,  chronicles the lives of athletes, some retired, some still active, living in Miami.

    Renee Young Wants To Be WWE’s First Female Commentator, WWE Network Free Trial

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    – WWE.com conducted an interview with backstage interviewer Renee Young, who says she wants to be WWE’s first female commentator:

    “I was doing color commentary down at NXT, and it’s been a really great opportunity for me to tap into my hosting background, using my brain and thinking on my feet. Being clever with it is awesome for me. I love being able to do that. I would love to be the first female to do color commentary for this company. That would be a cool thing to do. I would love to be the girl to take on that role.”

    – WWE will be offering a free 1-week trial to fans who order the WWE Network. Signups begin on February 24th at 9am (Eastern) via WWE.com. This is described as a “limited time” offer.

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    Triple H Announces WWE NXT To Begin Airing Live On WWE Network On 2/27

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    As mentioned during the WWE Network announcement in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Wednesday, WWE NXT will begin airing on the WWE Network when it launches in February.

    Triple H announced during the WWE NXT television taping for this week, which is taking place tonight in Winter Park, Florida, that beginning February 27th, WWE NXT TV will air live on the WWE Network from Full Sail University.

    Make sure to check back here at the website on Friday morning for a complete report from the WWE NXT taping.

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    • WWE Network Talent Meeting Before RAW, Ken Shamrock Now 50 Cent’s Bodyguard

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    – TMZ.com reports that UFC Hall of Famer and former WWE Superstar Ken Shamrock is now part of rapper 50 Cent’s security team. Shamrock was recently hired by a security team that caters to “high-end” clients. Shamrock was at 50 Cent’s side yesterday at the CES Convention in Las Vegas.

    After the convention, Shamrock tweeted that it was a “pleasure” working for 50 Cent and that he’s “By far one of the classiest gents I have ever worked with.”

    – WWE will be holding a talent meeting prior to Monday’s WWE RAW from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI to discuss the new WWE Network and how it will affect everybody.

    One topic in particular that is expected to be discussed is pay-per-view bonuses. With all 12 of WWE’s monthly PPV’s moving to the Network (starting with WrestleMania XXX), the company will have to come up with a new method of determining the wrestlers’ PPV compensation.

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    WWE Polls Fans For First Episode Of WWE Network Show “WWE Countdown”

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    WWE has added the first poll question for their new WWE Countdown series, a show that will air as an original program on the new WWE Network. The poll asks the question, “Which was the biggest backstabbing moment?”

    The options for the poll are as follows:

    – Shawn Michaels superkicks Marty Jannety on “The Barber Shop”
    – The Montreal Screwjob at WWE Survivor Series 1997
    – Sgt. Slaughter turns his back on America
    – Andre The Giant betrays Hulk Hogan
    – Owen Hart turns on his brother Bret Hart
    – Trish Stratus sides with Christian over Chris Jericho
    – Matt Hardy betrays his brother Jeff Hardy
    – Evolution attacks Randy Orton
    – Paul Bearer abandons Undertaker for Mankind
    – Hulk Hogan stuns WCW and joins the nWo

    You can vote on the poll online at WWE.com.

  • Huge Update On Surprises Planned For The 2014 Royal Rumble Match

    • Ric Flair Announces He Will Not Attend 49ers vs. Panthers NFL Playoff Game

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    Ric Flair’s representatives released the following today:

    Ric Flair® Will Not Attend Playoff Game in Carolina

    CHARLOTTE, NC – (January 9, 2014) He’s always been the “dirtiest player in the game” – and some things never change.

    A long time Carolina Panthers fan, Ric Flair created quite the stir when WWE sent him to Green Bay, WI January 5th to give the San Francisco 49ers an unexpected locker room pep talk. WWE is hosting WrestleMania XXXI in SanFrancisco in 2015. Now many are asking: Will Flair attend the January 12th playoff game in Carolina as they host San Francisco? And if so, which team will he support?

    “When the 49ers reached out and WWE asked Ric to jet up there, of course he said yes,” says Melinda Morris Zanoni, Flair’s agent at Legacy Talent and Entertainment, “and he’s friends with a bunch of the 49ers just like he is with the Panthers, Packers, and many other NFL players. But no, Ric does not intend on attending the Panthers vs. 49ers game this weekend.” “What can I say? I’ve always been a very good heel!” added Flair.

    The 49er pep talk, which instantly went viral, caused many Carolina fans to voice their feelings of anger and betrayal on social media – some even offering death threats to Flair. “We know fans are passionate about their teams, but some of the choice language we have been receiving is scaring off our interns,” says Melinda.

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    • Why WWE Is Launching The Network In February, WWE Network Subreddit

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    – A new subreddit has been created on Reddit.com for fans to discuss the WWE Network: Reddit.com/r/WWENetwork.

    – WWE announced last night that the WWE Network will be launching on Monday night, February 24, 2014 immediately following the conclusion of WWE RAW. Forbes.com reports that one of the main reasons WWE is launching the Network in February is to gain leverage in their ongoing TV rights fees negotiations. Aside from WWE negotiating with other cable networks, having the WWE Network as a potential home for their programming is valuable leverage.

    Of course, launching it before WrestleMania XXX – and the inclusion of WrestleMania as part of the package, is another big selling point.

    Monday’s Old School RAW averaged 4.5 million viewers. The Forbes article states that if WWE were able to sign up 4 million people for the Network – it would generate as much revenue as the entire company took in during 2012.

    Bruno Sammartino Documentary, Ezekiel Jackson Surgery Update, Wyatt/NXT

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    – The WWE NXT television taping will take place at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida tonight. The NXT taping is set to feature The Wyatt Family, The Miz and The Bella Twins. Check back here at the website later tonight, or early tomorrow morning for a complete spoiler report.

    – A new documentary on the life of WWE Hall Of Famer Bruno Sammartino is said to be officially complete. Several groups are currently negotiating for the distribution rights to the project, including WWE.

    – WWE Superstar Ezekiel Jackson posted the following post-surgery update to his fans on his official Twitter account:

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    • How Many WWE Performers Are Under Contract?, Recent WWE Attendance

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    – The total number of WWE performers under contract to the company right now is said to be 140. That figure is down a bit from the 150 contracted performers that the company has had for a long while now.

    – The following are some recent WWE attendance figures:

    January 3rd live event in Fayetteville, North Carolina drew approximately 5,200 fans.
    January 4th live event in Greensboro, North Carolina drew approximately 8,500 fans.
    January 5th live event in Fairfax, Virginia drew approximately 4,000 fans.
    January 6th Old School RAW show in Baltimore, Maryland drew approximately 7,000 fans.

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    • Update On Old School RAW Tradition, Ryback’s “Horse” Comment About Lilian

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    – As previously reported, WWE is planning on holding an Old School RAW special as a new annual television tradition. According to one source, WWE is looking at doing the Old School RAW show every year on the same Monday that the BCS college football game takes place.

    – Speaking of Old School RAW, there was said to be a lot of discussion backstage regarding Ryback’s commentary during the Curtis Axel vs. Big E. Langston match. The line that has everyone talking is when Ryback apologized for being horse, blaming it on hanging around Lilian Garcia. For those unaware, Lilian has been mocked within WWE for years over the belief that she has a “horse face.”

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    • Reason Dusty Rhodes Wasn’t On Old School RAW, Backstage Heat On Dusty

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    There was reportedly a lot of talk about WWE Hall Of Famer “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes appearing at Old School RAW in Baltimore, Maryland this past Monday night. For those who watched the show, he obviously did not appear.

    Rhodes hasn’t been featured on WWE television since his involvement in the storyline where his sons Goldust and Cody Rhodes got their jobs back late last year. The reason for this is Rhodes went off script during a promo on RAW with Stephanie McMahon, going as far as to put his hand in her face and not letting her get the better of him. Ever since that segment, there is said to be heat on Dusty with WWE management.

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    • Update On Batista’s WWE Contract, Chris Jericho/WWE Return Possibilities

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    – As we noted previously, former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho is not expected to make a return to WWE at any point in the near future. Despite the fact that it’s not currently planned, word is that it doesn’t necessarily mean it may not happen at some point. The door to WWE is reportedly still open for Jericho in the future, should he choose to make a comeback.

    – It was rumored that WWE Superstar Batista would only be back in the company for a run up until WrestleMania XXX, with a few post-WMXXX appearances as part of the agreement. As noted in the past in separate reports, Batista may have signed a two-year deal with WWE. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Batista has indeed signed a two year contract with the company.

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    • Update On Chris Benoit On WWE Network, Kofi Kingston In Saudi Arabia

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    – As previously reported, WWE is planning on airing footage that involves Chris Benoit on their new WWE Network service with an advisory message that will be shown before he appears. The current word is that any show that includes Benoit will have an advisory message that will specifically state that all characters on the show are “purely fictional.”

    – WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston is in Saudi Arabia doing some promotional work for WWE. Kingston hosted an anti-bullying rally at the Al Faris International School in Riyadh on Thursday morning.

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    Report: WWE & Ultimate Warrior Reach Agreement

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    According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, legendary pro wrestler The Ultimate Warrior and WWE have officially reached a business agreement.

    The report indicates that the deal is likely for the 2014 WWE Hall Of Fame, however that is still unconfirmed at this point. The only thing for sure is that there is an existing business relationship with Warrior and WWE, and it will likely lead to something happening involving Warrior at WrestleMania XXX weekend.

    As noted, WWE plans to release an Ultimate Warrior DVD as WrestleMania XXX approaches.

    Royal Rumble Commercial Bloopers (Video), Foley Jokes About WWE Firing Him

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    – Former WWE announcer and ESPN host Todd Grisham celebrates his 38th birthday today. Grisham was born on January 9, 1976.

    – WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley joked on Twitter that the content during his comedy shows scheduled for this weekend may not make WWE too happy. Foley tweeted:

    – WWE has added the following video to their official YouTube channel featuring bloopers from the shoot of the WWE Royal Rumble 2014 commercial. The video, which you can watch below, is accompanied by the following description: “Randy Orton, Goldust and other WWE Superstars come unhinged in these outtakes from the 2014 Royal Rumble speed dating commercial.”

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    • VIDEO: John Cena, Steve Austin, HBK Talk WWE Network Announcement

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    WWE posted the following video on their official YouTube channel featuring interviews with John Cena, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels following the big WWE Network announcement on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

    The video, which you can watch below, is accompanied by the following description: “Three of the biggest Superstars who helped pave the way for WWE Network answer questions about the launch of WWE Network.”

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    • Hulk Hogan Denies Vegas Rumors, WWE Surveys Fans About New Show

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    – WWE sent out a survey to fans on Wednesday to get their input on a name for a new show. The options were: WWE Presents, WWE Profiles, WWE Chronicles, Superstar Showcase and Beyond The Ring. The synopsis for the show is as follows:

    “This program will shed a gripping spotlight on the triumphant and turbulent careers of WWE’s most famous Superstars, from WWE’s first-ever Champion, the controversial Buddy Rodgers, to 2013’s most popular WWE Superstar, John Cena.

    Each true story will offer fresh revelations about these larger-than-life personalities, with insight coming from the people who know, or knew, them best: close family and friends, embittered in-ring rivals, childhood crushes, high school mentors, the WWE Superstars and Legends themselves and more.”

    – Following rumors that Hulk Hogan was spotted at the Wynn Hotel for Wednesday’s WWE Network announcement in Las Vegas, “The Hulkster” posted the following tweet informing fans that he was in Florida:

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    • Kaitlyn Accepting Bookings, Snake Radio Tonight, Chavo Meets Up With Rampage

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    – Former WWE Diva Kaitlyn is already accepting bookings for appearances at [email protected].

    – WWE legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts will be doing a live broadcast of his “Snake Radio” program tonight at 5pm E.T. Fans interested in tuning in can do so online at JakeTheSnakeRoberts.com. Following the broadcast, Roberts will be doing a live “Google Hangout” session.

    – Chavo Guerrero recently tweeted the following about some meetings he had in Las Vegas:

    Speaking of Chavo, he also ran into MMA legend and TNA personality Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Chavo tweeted the following photo:

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    • Several WWE Superstars & Divas React To WWE Network Announcement

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    The following are some Twitter reactions to the WWE Network announcement on Wednesday evening:

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    • Note On Tonight’s Impact Wrestling, Gail Kim, New TNA DVDs, More Notes

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    – TNA will have Knockout Gail Kim doing a live interview for their “Second Screen Experience” for tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling.

    – Several of the recent TNA “One Night Only” pay-per-views, such as Hardcore Justice 2, Knockouts Knockdown and TNA 10 Reunion, have been released on DVD.

    – The following talent are scheduled to appear at the TNA live events this Friday and Saturday in Bristol, TN. and McMinnville, TN.: Sting, Bully Ray, Samoa Joe, Magnus, Mr. Anderson, Bobby Roode, James Storm, Gunner, The BroMans, Chris Sabin, Austin Aries and Gail Kim.

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