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Mr. McMahon becomes Dr. McMahon
May 13, 2007
Mr. McMahon now has one more mark of distinction to add to his long list of accomplishments. After delivering a speech to the graduates of Sacred Heart University, the Chairman received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.
Superstars' hearts with Mom on her day
May 12, 2007
With a grueling travel schedule, performing at more than 200 live events each year, the life of a WWE Superstar can be hectic. In addition, squeezing in family commitments and face time around the holidays can be tight.
Charles Scaggs released
May 11, 2007
WWE has come to terms on the release of Charles Scaggs (Too Cold Scorpio). We wish him the best in his future endeavors.
Rob Conway released
May 11, 2007
WWE has come to terms on the release of Rob Conway as of today, May 11. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.
Speedy recovery for Kennedy?
May 9, 2007
Edge may not want to get too comfortable wearing the World Heavyweight Championship around his Rated-R waist. WWE.com has received word that the initial prognosis for Mr. Kennedy’s arm injury was overstated. Based on Kennedy’s extensive MRI at the Birmingham, Ala. offices of Dr. James Andrews, WWE’s Dr. Ferdinand Rios now reports that the SmackDown Superstar’s triceps tendon “was not torn from the bone as originally reported and will not require surgery.”
Edge says checkmate
May 9, 2007
The Rated-R Superstar effectively completed two crucial chess-like moves to shake the foundation of sports-entertainment in the space of 24 hours. First, he successfully baited Mr. Kennedy into a match on Raw that cost the vocal Superstar his Money in the Bank World Championship opportunity. The opportunistic Edge then cashed in his newly won contract on SmackDown the following night, covering a barely conscious Undertaker to claim his first-ever World Heavyweight Title.
Cappotelli recovering well
May 8, 2007
BOSTON – One week after having a brain tumor removed, Matt Cappotelli is recovering well.
Pittsburgh Stealer
May 8, 2007
The Rated-R Superstar cashed in his newly acquired Money in the Bank title opportunity tonight and knocked the sports-entertainment world off its axis by becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion. Following a beastly, relentless attack from a returning Mark Henry, Edge picked the bones of a bloodied Undertaker to win the first World Heavyweight Championship of his career.
Fantastic flight
May 8, 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – For WWE Superstars, air travel is part of the job description. Crisscrossing the country and flying overseas is commonplace for the top sports-entertainers in the world. This Wednesday, Mickie James and Carlito will board two Air Canada 767 aircrafts for one very special journey – the 18th Anniversary of Dreams Take Flight.
Tickets for Virginia Tech students
May 2, 2007
WWE is offering complimentary tickets to Virginia Tech students for this Sunday's "WWE Raw & The Condemned present WrestleMania Revenge" in Roanoke. To claim their free ticket, Virginia Tech students must show their valid student ID at the Roanoke Civic Center box office on event day (Sunday, 5/06/07). (One complimentary ticket per VT student ID.) Show time is 3 p.m. & doors open at 2 p.m.
Cappotelli undergoes surgery
May 1, 2007
BOSTON – Matt Cappotelli, former Tough Enough winner and Ohio Valley Wrestling Champion, underwent brain surgery today to remove a growing brain tumor. Doctors called the surgery a success.
Sign of thanks for the military
May 1, 2007
May is National Military Appreciation Month, and WWE is encouraging our fans to bring signs to live events this month to show their support for the troops. Tell them you love them and support them. Express yourself through a sign, and say you appreciate what our men and women of the military are doing for our country. WWE is proud to support the military and the organizations providing support to our soldiers and their families.
Crunch time with Matt Hardy
April 29, 2007
You don’t have to be a sports-entertainer to trim down, build muscle or generally keep fit. However, through WWE Magazine and its monthly “Need a Spot?” column, you can benefit from WWE Superstars’ pearls of physical conditioning wisdom.
Signed Stone Cold poster
April 28, 2007
You can bid on an authentic poster from The Condemned, signed by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and the cast. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS foundation.
Good ol' jerky
April 27, 2007
As if being one of the most respected announcers in the history of sports-entertainment, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, and a best-selling cookbook author wasn’t enough, Raw’s Jim Ross has added “Jerky expert” to his long list of impressive titles.
JBL swings in Scotland
April 27, 2007
The prestigious St. Andrews golf course has been called the “Home of Golf.” In roughly 600 years of history, modern golf legends like Tom Morris, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have taken turns attempting to conquer what many consider the game’s most challenging course. Now, another elite golfer can be added to the long list of greats who have played St. Andrews: John Bradshaw Layfield.
Stone Cold on Stern
April 25, 2007
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin brought The Condemned tour to Sirius Radio when he appeared on "The Howard Stern Show" Wednesday morning. Stone Cold discussed his latest role for WWE as star of the company’s third major theatrical release.
The numbers game
April 25, 2007
The world of sports-entertainment is filled with magic numbers: 23 WrestleManias, 16 World Championships for Ric Flair, 400 episodes of SmackDown…you get the idea. At WWE.com, we get magic numbers too, only ours are how many times you the WWE fans have viewed certain pages on the site.
Prelude to Backlash
April 25, 2007
PARIS- In the fast-paced world of sports-entertainment, huge events can occur when least expected. This was definitely the case last night at a WWE live event in Paris. Fan-favorite Mickie James shocked all in attendance when she defeated Women’s Champion Melina and Victoria in Triple Threat Title Match and claimed the Women’s Championship gold!
Divas shine in Jared Gold's designs
April 25, 2007
The Divas were looking hotter than ever during the filming of Timbaland and The Hives’ “Throw it on Me” music video at Universal Studios. Ashley, Maryse, Torrie and Extreme Expose’s Layla, Kelly Kelly and Brooke were outfitted in unique creations by Salt Lake City designer Jared Gold.
Reading in England
April 24, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, England- Paul London & Brian Kendrick spent SmackDown’s second day in England visiting the Washwood Heath Technology College. The high-flyers spoke to students about the importance of reading.
Rigors of the road
April 24, 2007
When the pen drags across the dotted line at the bottom of a WWE contract, that privileged someone isn’t signing up for a run-of-the-mill 9-5 job. A WWE Superstar is constantly on the move, traveling from city to city (or country to country) en route to the next live event. That, teamed with the stresses of being away from home, is commonplace in the realm of sports-entertainment.
Stone Cold chats on The Condemned
April 24, 2007
Monday night, Stone Cold Steve Austin participated in a live text chat with subscribers of Cingular, now part of the new AT&T. Here is that transcript of the conversation:
Stone Cold stumpers
April 23, 2007
You don’t have to be a “Stone Cold” Steve Austin aficionado to know his action-adventure thriller The Condemned explodes into movie theaters everywhere April 27. Yet even the toughest “Austin 3:16” disciple may be Stunned by “The Ultimate Stone Cold Quiz,” featured inside the May 2007 issue of WWE Magazine (on sale now).
Super Crazy injured
April 22, 2007
Raw Superstar Super Crazy was injured during a tag team match at the Raw show in Oberhausen, Germany.
Stone Cold chat
April 21, 2007
If the nation’s largest digital voice network and fewest dropped calls aren’t enough to make you switch over to Cingular, now part of the new AT&T, maybe you will make the switch because “Stone Cold” says so!
WWE Fanatic dream job
April 20, 2007
WWE fans who grew up with posters of Superstars on their walls, hoping to one day be a part of the sports-entertainment world, now have an opportunity for their dreams to come true. WWE, one of the title partners with Speed Stick 24/7, will team up with Mennen to provide one lucky WWE fan the chance of a lifetime.
The Sexiest Women in L.A.
April 20, 2007
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Six of the Sexiest Women on Television are the sexiest women to hit Timbaland’s latest music video. Ashley, Torrie, Maryse, Brooke, Layla and Kelly Kelly filmed the “Throw it on Me” video with Timbaland and The Hives at Universal Studios yesterday.
Superstars celebrate movie merger
April 20, 2007
WWE fans in Japan celebrated the new partnership between J Sports and the Toho Corporation and the release of the WrestleMania Complete Anthology DVD box set. Rey Mysterio, Candice and Funaki all took part in activities in the Orient in observance of the merger.
King Booker rules the airwaves
April 19, 2007
Do you feel like something is missing from your life lately? Well fear not loyal royal subjects, King Booker is taking a respite from his recovery to grace the Houston airwaves with his (omni) presence.
WWE ends relationship with DSW
April 18, 2007
World Wrestling Entertainment has ended its relationship with Deep South Wrestling. For the past two years, DSW has served as one of WWE's developmental territories.
Stone Cold presents CMT Award
April 17, 2007
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin was a presenter at the 2007 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., last night. He and Grammy Award-winning singer Gretchen Wilson presented the Male Video of the Year award.
Fiery Flight
April 17, 2007
One night after figuratively setting Milan’s Datch Forum ablaze with excitement at a live edition of Monday Night Raw, the Superstars and Divas of Raw were subject to the alarm of an engine fire aboard their charter plane.
ECW: Image-conscious about Lashley?
April 16, 2007
ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley makes his dominant presence—and some very strong opinions—known within the May 2007 issue of WWE Magazine (on sale now). Inside the publication’s “Grapplers” section, ECW’s “world dominator” flexes some verbal muscle toward a number of topics, including Mr. McMahon, stereotypes and the SmackDown Superstar he still holds a grudge against.
Animal on the air
April 16, 2007
Batista appeared on the Italian morning TV news program UNO Mattina.
Warm welcoming in Torino
April 16, 2007
Raw Superstars spent their second day of the European tour in Torino, Italy.
RVD meets young WWE fan
April 15, 2007
Just hours away from the highly-anticipated Diva Fashion Show on Raw, Maria, Torrie and Mickie James took to some of Italy’s designer outlets with hopes of adding some European flare to their already amazing wardrobes.
Divas go shopping
April 15, 2007
Just hours away from the highly-anticipated Diva Fashion Show on Raw, Maria, Torrie and Mickie James took to some of Italy’s designer outlets with hopes of adding some European flare to their already amazing wardrobes.
Italy gets a taste of WWE
April 14, 2007
WWE fans in Florence and Perugia, Italy will welcome the Superstars and Divas on Saturday as they embark on a tour of Europe that covers two weeks. Between the Raw tour and the SmackDown & ECW tour, WWE will cover cities in Italy, Germany, England, Austria, Wales and France.
Superstars prepare for European treatment
April 12, 2007
WWE fans in Florence and Perugia, Italy will welcome the Superstars and Divas on Saturday as they embark on a tour of Europe that covers two weeks. Between the Raw tour and the SmackDown & ECW tour, WWE will cover cities in Italy, Germany, England, Austria, Wales and France.
Sexiest Woman on Fuse
April 12, 2007
Everybody knows that the WWE Divas are the Sexiest Women on TV, and tonight, one of those women will appear on a special edition of The Sauce on Fuse TV.
Edge blogs on the Devils
April 11, 2007
WWE fans now have access to a side of Edge that has never before been revealed in the world of sports-entertainment. A lifelong fan of NHL hockey, Edge is supporting the New Jersey Devils and blogging his thoughts on their journey toward the Stanley Cup.
Booker and Holly injury updates
April 11, 2007
WWE.com reached Dr. Ferdinand Rios to get updates on SmackDown Superstar King Booker and ECW Superstar Hardcore Holly.
Stone Cold gears up for NASCAR, Texas-style
April 10, 2007
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin is getting revved up for the Samsung 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race on April 15. The star of The Condemned will take over duties as Grand Marshall of the race. The Texas Rattlesnake will participate in events the week leading up to the race at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas/Fort Worth.
Mick Foley visits MIT
April 9, 2007
Following JR’s visit a few weeks ago, Mick Foley will make travel to Cambridge, Mass., to be a guest speaker at MIT this week.
Educating outside the ropes
April 9, 2007
The argyle adorned scholar of ECW’s New Breed, Matt Striker, looked to enlist a different type of breed today in Bridgeport, Conn. – that of young (many first-time) voters at Bridgeport Central High School.
King Booker out
April 7, 2007
Friday night was not a pleasant one for SmackDown’s resident royalty, King Booker. First, his majesty suffered a disappointing loss to Matt Hardy in one-on-one action, and later, his attempted ambush on Undertaker was thwarted in a big way when he was driven head first onto the announce table via a thunderous Tombstone Piledriver.
Matt Cappotelli to undergo brain surgery
April 6, 2007
Just 14 months ago, Matt Cappotelli was the Ohio Valley Wrestling Champion, seeming on the verge of Superstardom. But that all changed when he was forced to relinquish the WWE developmental territory’s biggest prize and announce to the OVW fans that he was suffering from a brain tumor.
Wrestling with the knowledge
April 3, 2007
After witnessing WrestleMania 23 on April 1, WWE fans around the world may be able to claim they’ve officially seen everything. But do they know everything, especially all things WrestleMania? Well, “The Ultimate WrestleMania Quiz,” as seen in the April 2007 issue of WWE Magazine (on sale now), guarantees to stump even the heartiest WWE aficionado who engages in this anything-but-trivial pursuit.
iTunes and WWE team up again
April 3, 2007
For years, iTunes has been the place to get your favorite WWE entrance themes online. Now, WWE is proud to announce that iTunes is the ONLY place for you to get WWE The Music: Vol. 7, the latest release from WWE Music.
First ladies
April 2, 2007
The woman who might be considered the first lady of WWE, Linda McMahon, was in Washington, D.C. last Tuesday evening to present a special World Heavyweight Championship to United States first lady, Laura Bush. Later in the evening, Mrs. Bush was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Metropolitan Washington USO.
Raw Superstars attend USA's Upfront
March 29, 2007
Raw Superstars John Cena, Triple H and Raw Diva Candice Michelle were special guests at USA Network’s Upfront event last night in New York City.
'The Condemned' book on sale now
March 27, 2007
While WWE fans must wait until April 27 for The Condemned to hit theaters, the novelization of the film, starring “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, is available today. The book gives WWE fans a more in-depth look at The Condemned, said its author, Rob Hedden.
Elite Educator
March 26, 2007
After this past weekend, Carlito isn’t the only person Ric Flair has taken as his protégé. “The Nature Boy” can now add the entire Florida Gators men’s NCAA basketball team to the list of those he has taken under his wing.
WWE and Timbaland join forces
March 26, 2007
World Wrestling Entertainment is pleased to officially announce it has signed a deal to work with Timbaland, the world-famous record producer, song writer, rapper and huge WWE fan. Timbaland is an avid WWE Divas fan, and has big plans to use some of the Sexiest Women in Television in his next video. (No word yet on which lucky Divas will film with Timbaland.)
Joey Mercury released
March 26, 2007
WWE.com has learned that today in Chicago, WWE officials have agreed on the immediate release of Joey Mercury.
Car & (Pile)drivers, Part 1
March 23, 2007
Readers who pop open the April 2007 issue of WWE Magazine (now on sale) will be pleased to find what’s “Under Maria’s Hood” on page 48 this month. The Diva’s knowledge of cars is nothing short of amazing, and her popular mechanic column seems to run on all cylinders with WWE fans.
Car & (Pile)drivers, Part 2
March 23, 2007
In the April 2007 issue of WWE Magazine (now on sale), WWE fans can go “Under Maria’s Hood” and check out the Diva car goddess’ personal list of car ornament “hits” and “runs” (page 48; highly recommended).
'Condemned' coverage
March 22, 2007
WWE.com is your one-stop shop for the world premiere of the new “Stone Cold” Steve Austin movie The Condemned. The opening, which will take place in Detroit tonight, is one of many major events during WrestleMania weekend.
Mick Foley rises early for the CW11 Morning News
March 21, 2007
Mick Foley paid a visit to New York’s CW11 Morning News today, promoting his new book, The Hardcore Diaries, and the WrestleMania 23 Fan Axxess Tour, which hits New York City today.
WrestleMania 24 venue announced
March 21, 2007
WWE history was made this morning in Orlando when a special press conference was held to announce that the Citrus Bowl Stadium has been selected as the site for the 2008 edition of sports-entertainment’s biggest showcase, WrestleMania.
Ashley and Kane star on 'Smallville' tonight
March 21, 2007
Ashley and Kane recently headed north to Vancouver, B.C., to film guest spots on the hit CW series, Smallville. The show will air tonight at 8/7CT.
JR to guest lecture at MIT
March 20, 2007
Tomorrow, the voice of Monday Night Raw, JR, will travel to Cambridge, Mass., to spend two days as a guest lecturer at MIT. With over 30 years of experience in sports- entertainment, JR will share his insights with the students in Sam Ford’s course, Comparative Media Studies: American Professional Wrestling. Even though he is coming in to share his expertise, JR says that he is excited to learn from the students.
Update: Triple H continues recovery
March 20, 2007
As the Road to WrestleMania 23 winds its way towards Detroit, the wrestling world is continuing to prepare for what may be the biggest edition yet of sports-entertainment's greatest spectacle. This year however, one major piece of the WrestleMania puzzle is missing.
'The Hardcore Diaries' makes an impressive debut
March 19, 2007
Mick Foley’s The Hardcore Diaries debuted at No. 7 on the New York Times’ Nonfiction Best Sellers list this week. The Hardcore Legend told WWE.com he’s thrilled – and relived – his autobiography made the notable list.
'MADtv' sharpened its Edge
March 18, 2007
Fox’s sketch comedy show, MADtv, had a bit of an Edge Saturday night, as the Rated-R Superstar flexed his funny bone. The Raw Superstar showed off his comedic acting skills during the show’s opener and on its recurring Korean soap opera skit.
Observing St. Patty's Day, Balls Mahoney-style
March 16, 2007
Celebrate the luck ‘o the Irish, as Balls Mahoney offers drink recipes and tales that might make you feel, well, a little bit green. So sit back, relax and make a toast to having an extreme St. Patrick’s Day.
Khali ready to 'Get Smart' in Hollywood
March 16, 2007
The Great Khali is set to make a giant impact on Hollywood. Later this month, the 7-foot -3 inch, 420-pound behemoth from India is set to begin shooting the new Get Smart movie based on the 1960s classic TV show.
Ashley fires back at Melina
March 16, 2007
WWE is saddened by news of the passing of Mike Alfonso, better known to wrestling fans as Mike Awesome. Alfonso was 42.
WWE catches the "Virus"
March 15, 2007
This August, SummerSlam will invade Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. Tickets are sold out as of now, but there is still one way to get into the Meadowlands for SummerSlam: Catch the virus....The Opie & Anthony Virus, that is.
'MADtv' gets Rated-R
March 15, 2007
WWE fans, get ready to see a whole new side of Edge on Saturday night. The Rated-R Superstar guest stars on the Fox comedy show, MADtv, which airs at 11/10 CT.
Batista, Torrie head to Europe
March 14, 2007
Batista and Torrie Wilson are on their way to Europe today to meet WWE fans and spread the word about the upcoming WrestleMania Revenge tour, which hits the continent in April.
Val Venis' online show debuts
March 14, 2007
Raw Superstar Val Venis is making sure his voice will be heard. His Freetarian Show makes its online debut today at 6 p.m. E/T on his Web site, Freetarian.com.
Arnold Skaaland passes away
March 14, 2007
WWE Hall of Famer "Golden Boy" Arnold Skaaland passed away Tuesday at the age of 82.
Skaaland celebrated
March 14, 2007
Late WWE Hall of Famer Arnold Skaaland is celebrated by WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon and several other WWE Legends.
Ashley signs Playboys
March 12, 2007
Hundreds of WWE fans packed the aisles of the Books a Million bookstore in downtown Washington, D.C., Monday morning before Raw invades Verizon Center, to greet sizzling WWE Diva and Playboy’s newest cover girl, Ashley. Their excitement – all innuendoes aside – was evident by the cheers, chants and multiple copies of Playboy waiting to be signed.
Rey Mysterio goes to India
March 12, 2007
Rey Mysterio will travel to India this week on a promotional tour for SmackDown. Rey is looking forward to the journey to the Far East, as he has with other tours he has done with WWE.
JR reflects on Ernie Ladd
March 12, 2007
It was with deep sadness that I hear of my friend Ernie Ladd’s recent passing, after fighting a losing battle to cancer, first in his colon, and then stomach and bone cancer. Ernie was only 68 years of age.
Ernie Ladd passes away
March 11, 2007
WWE Hall of Famer Ernie Ladd passed away last night, according to TheNewsStar.com. Ladd, 68, had been battling cancer since 2004.
Junkyard Dog award
March 10, 2007
When Coach Gregg Marshall’s Winthrop University Men’s Basketball team heads to the NCAA Tournament, the Eagles will have a taste of WWE in their corner as they fight their way through March. The Eagles have begun the unique tradition of awarding after each game the Junkyard Dog award to the most deserving player.
another chance at fame
March 9, 2007
A limited amount of tickets have been made available for the 2007 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.
Masses turn out for Ashley's first 'Playboy' autograph signing
March 8, 2007
Masses of WWE fans braved the frigid temperatures in New York City’s Times Square today to meet WWE Diva and Playboy cover girl Ashley. The SmackDown Diva autographed copies of the April issue of the magazine, which is set to hits newsstands Monday.
WWE-AT&T union sparks buzz
March 8, 2007
The announcement of the new tag team formed by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and AT&T Inc. has phones ringing around the world.
The Miz set to compete on Identity
March 8, 2007
During tonight's taping of NBC's Identity, the competitors will have their hands full with WWE Superstar and reality show extraordinaire Mike Mizanin. The game show leaves a $500,000 prize up to first impressions.
JBL undergoes new back procedure
March 8, 2007
In the spring of 2005 JBL broke his top vertebrae in half and suffered a herniated disc and a bulged disc in his lower back in a match in London, Eng.
Calling all WWE fans
March 8, 2007
Pick up the phone, because starting today, if you are a Cingular, now the new AT&T, subscriber (and over 60 million people are) you will have access to exclusive WWE mobile video content right on your cell phone. WWE recently inked an exciting 3-year deal allowing WWE fans to use their Cingular phones to access MEdiaMall so you can download wallpapers, ringtones and voicetones.
Bad News Brown passes away
March 7, 2007
World Wrestling Entertainment is saddened by the death of Allen Coage (professionally known as Bad News Brown).
Linda McMahon a cable TV Wonder Woman
March 6, 2007
Linda McMahon, CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, was honored today by Multichannel News as one of cable and telecommunications’ Wonder Women. The class of 2007 includes 10 female executives from companies such as the Bravo Network, Comcast, Verizon and, of course, WWE. An awards luncheon was held this afternoon at the Hilton in New York City, where McMahon was presented with the top honor.
Back Around the Ring
March 6, 2007
Later this week on WWE.com, Michael Cole and the always controversial JBL will be back at it in Around the Ring.
One week 'til 'Playboy' liftoff
March 5, 2007
Pumped. Excited. Anxious. These are just a few of the emotions WWE Diva Ashley is feeling, a mere week away from the big release of her Playboy cover debut.
Rick Achberger signs a great 'Deal'
March 5, 2007
With the help of a few WWE champions – and much to this dismay of a few other Superstars – Rick “Sign Guy” Achberger walked away from Deal or No Deal $106,000 richer.
Victoria puts the SmackDown on seniors
March 5, 2007
Victoria went to Central High School in Phoenix this morning to put the SmackDown on the senior class about the importance of voting.
Hall of Fame sells in one minute
March 3, 2007
After only one minute, all available tickets for the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Fox Theatre in Detroit were sold. Additional tickets will be released closer to the event date.
Wang's no yellow-belly
March 3, 2007
For the doubters who thought Jimmy Wang Yang was a simpleton; a goofy Asian redneck, lackluster sports-entertainer that should hang up his ring boots for a holster and cowboy boots – y’all should listen up.
Take the first steps down the Road to WrestleMania 24
March 2, 2007
WrestleMania hits Ford Field in Detroit on April 1. But just because WrestleMania 23 will be in the history books soon doesn’t mean that the “mania” ends there. In the weeks following WrestleMania, new Superstars make their marks, rivalries and championship quests begin anew, and most importantly, the road to the next WrestleMania begins.
Travolta goes hog wild for Trump
March 1, 2007
WWE.com was recently on the red carpet at the world premiere of Wild Hogs, starring John Travolta. When we asked the star who he thinks will make the best bald billionaire at WrestleMania 23, he responded without hesitation, “Donald Trump!”
Sign-ing a Deal?
March 1, 2007
Rick Achberger – better known to WWE fans as "Sign Guy" – will battle for a prize-filled briefcase. Not the briefcase dangling from atop Ford Field that has eight WWE Superstars vying for sports-entertainment supremacy at WrestleMania’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.(That battle happens April 1.) Instead, this Sunday Achberger will be on NBC’s top-rated game show Deal or No Deal ( 9/8 CT), combating a frugal banker for a briefcase that could contain as much as one million dollars.
New Zealand tour comes to an end
February 26, 2007
On the last morning of SmackDown and ECW’s New Zealand tour, Mr. Kennedy was awakened by music and voices that were loud even by his standards. A group of protesters from a local business, who decided to take advantage of WWE’s popularity, formed a picket line outside of the Superstars’ hotel. They were hoping that the media was covering WWE and would focus its attention on them.
And the winner is...
February 24, 2007
For the brightest stars in Hollywood, Sunday will be one of the biggest nights of the year as the 79th annual Academy Awards is broadcast from the Kodak Theatre. For the brightest stars in the squared-circle, kicking back and enjoying a movie can be the perfect way to spend a well-deserved night off.
Behind the music: Jillian
February 24, 2007
“I was just a normal kid, but going into high school, I guess I was a little goofier,” admitted Jillian. “I was a cheerleader and I was the goofy one on the cheerleading squad, that’s for sure. We’d go to cheerleading camp and instead of doing the routines, I would go off and do Elvis impersonations and stuff like that...
SmackDown and ECW go to New Zealand
February 23, 2007
SmackDown and ECW Superstars landed in Christchurch to kick off their New Zealand tour. WWE fans waited in the airport to welcome them as they arrived.
The Donald hair poll
February 22, 2007
With the Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23 looming closer, Mr. McMahon used last Monday’s Raw as a forum to present a selection of hairstyles he thinks would suit Donald Trump’s head. Should Mr. McMahon’s representative Umaga defeat Trump’s hand-picked Superstar in Detroit April 1, the Chairman of WWE will undoubtedly be ready to “lock in” on The Donald’s mane.
Mike Awesome passes away
February 19, 2007
WWE is saddened by news of the passing of Mike Alfonso, better known to wrestling fans as Mike Awesome. Alfonso was 42.
Grind in the house
February 19, 2007
Several actors from the highly anticipated movie Grindhouse are at the Robobank Arena in Bankersfield, Calif. for tonight’s Raw. The actors from the upcoming Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez flick are excited to get an up-close look at all the WWE action.
axxessing the city of angels
February 18, 2007
The answer is: playing WWE Trivia, getting my picture taken for the cover of WWE Magazine with the WWE Championship in hand and getting autographs from some of my favorite Superstars. If the question for this Jeopardy!-style clue is “What is my ideal Saturday afternoon?” you NEED to hit the WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour when it swings through your hometown.
Worldwide buzz
February 16, 2007
Following Donald Trump’s billion-dollar appearance and hair-raising challenge to WWE Chairman Vince McMahon on Raw, national media have been weighing in on the Battle of the Billionaires bout that will take place at WrestleMania 23.
Dr. Death becomes Dr. Life
February 16, 2007
Dr. Death Steve Williams is a survivor. After battling and beating advanced throat cancer in 2004, he is taking the new lease on life he has been given and putting it to good use.
Cena on Late Late Show
February 16, 2007
The Champ stayed up late Thursday night, as he was a special guest on CBS’s The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. John Cena chatted it up with Ferguson about everything from The Marine on DVD to getting in the ring with K-Fed to Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to WrestleMania 23.
Ashley and Kane fly high on 'Smallville'
February 15, 2007
Ashley and Kane headed north to Vancouver, B.C., last week to film guest spots on the hit CW series, Smallville. WWE.com was there as the SmackDown Superstars showed off their acting and fighting skills on set.
Ashley's Playboy cover unveiled this Friday
February 15, 2007
WWE fans, get ready to be wowed this Friday night on SmackDown. Tune in to see the unveiling of Ashley’s Playboy magazine cover. The Diva is overjoyed to share the sexy sneak peek of the April issue with WWE fans.
Cena on 'Late Late Show' tonight
February 15, 2007
WWE fans, don’t forget to tune in to The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, tonight at 12:35 a.m. ET. The Champ will be a guest on the CBS talk show to promote the recent release of The Marine DVD. The film hit store shelves earlier this month and topped DVD charts as the No. 1 rental in the Untied States.
Sonic showdown
February 13, 2007
Fox Sports Net Northwest was at the Key Arena in Seattle to catch a glimpse of WWE Superstars before a live edition of ECW on Sci Fi and a taping of Friday Night SmackDown. Mr. Kennedy agreed to take time out of his “extremely busy” schedule to give the FSN Northwest team an exclusive interview about his life on the road as a sports-entertainer.
Yakima event change
February 8, 2007
The SmackDown/ECW live event originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Yakima Valley Sundome in Yakima, Wash. has been changed. Now, SmackDown and ECW fans will be able to see their favorite Superstars and Extremists on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the same location.
WWE fan pumped to workout with John Cena
February 8, 2007
Hector Pagan anxiously waits inside a Gold’s Gym in Dallas with his wife Lisandra. Soon, the 29-year-old Brooklyn resident is met by WWE Champion John Cena, but before he can say, “the champ is here,” Pagan is bombarded by WWE and CW camera crews who have come to capture every moment of the next hour of his life.
Rockin' rentals
February 8, 2007
Ask most WWE fans and they will tell you that John Cena is No. 1 in the ring. Now, the current WWE Champion and World Tag Team Champion has a new credit to add to his impressive list of achievements: top rental. After making a huge splash at the box office, WWE Films’ The Marine is now the No. 1 DVD rental in the country.
Desirable Diva duo
February 7, 2007
Two of the sexiest women on television recently got some added attention by being featured on AskMen.com’s Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2007. WWE.com staffers scoured the list for hours (for strictly journalistic purposes) and spotted the curvaceous Candice Michelle and the red-hot Torrie Wilson (returning to the list for the second year in a row).
Get out of my way
February 6, 2007
“I will be walking down that ramp on Raw again, that’s a promise,” said a motivated Roddy Piper in an exclusive interview with WWE.com on Tuesday afternoon. “I want to warn everyone right now, when you see me on that stage, get the heck out of my way.”
Ratings Rise for WWE programming
February 6, 2007
WWE and The CW Network have proven to be a dynamite tag team, and this past Friday was a perfect example. Over 5 million people tuned into the Feb. 2 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, scoring SmackDown its highest rating since moving to The CW Network in September. Friday Night SmackDown also scored its highest overall rating in more than one year, dating back to its existence on UPN.
Candice gets wet at Super Bowl XLI
February 5, 2007
Candice Michelle was as wet as the rains in Miami’s Dolphin Stadium last night in her latest Go Daddy Super Bowl commercial. After the end of the first quarter, as the Chicago Bears were leading the eventual Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts 14-6, GoDaddy.com gave a peek at what it’s like to work in its marketing department.
Vengeance tickets
February 3, 2007
Tickets for WWE Vengeance go on sale tomorrow, giving WWE fans the opportunity to catch their favorite Raw Superstars in action.
Pat Patterson performs at CanadaFest
February 2, 2007
Little known fact: WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson is quite the crooner. The Canadian recently had the pleasure of performing at CanadaFest in Hollywood Beach, Fla., in front of a crowd of thousands.
Candice reprises Go Daddy role
February 1, 2007
It’s Go Daddy time for Candice Michelle. The WWE Diva stars in another sexy Super Bowl commercial for the Internet domain registry site. Once again, Candice is too hot for network TV.
Decisions, decisions
January 30, 2007
Lately, it seems that winning the match itself isn’t the hardest part of being a Royal Rumble Match winner. Since 1993, the winner has received a guaranteed main event championship match at WrestleMania. That used to mean a chance at the WWE Championship; once the World Heavyweight Championship was established in late 2002, however, the Royal Rumble Match winner was given a choice to make: which championship should they challenge for?
Houston Homecoming
January 30, 2007
The stars of the NFL, NBA and the world of rock 'n’ roll were out in the Lone Star State tonight, backstage at the ECW and SmackDown live event in Houston at the sold-out Toyota Center.
'The Marine' on DVD
January 29, 2007
WWE fans can now bring home all the action and adventure from John Cena’s big screen hit, The Marine. The WWE Champion’s explosive flick is available on DVD tomorrow. Fans are in for a special treat – not only is the theater version of The Marine available, but there’s an unrated version of the movie, too.
Give your regards to broadband
January 29, 2007
WWE.com has launched a brand new broadband network. For the first time ever, WWE fans can access all the free videos on WWE.com from one convenient location. The network features new content every day and hosts fan favorites like Superstar entrance videos, Heat, OMG Moments, Hardcore Hangover, previews of upcoming WWE DVDs and of course, weekly Raw and SmackDown highlights.
Sexiest women on the River Walk
January 28, 2007
It’s a little before 8 a.m. in a San Antonio hotel room where Kelly Kelly is texting away on the Sidekick she bedazzled herself. She’s messaging fellow ECW Diva Layla about what they should do on their next Extreme Exposé. Jill, the stylist, asks if she is doing big hair for the photo shoot and Kelly nods.
More Rumble tickets released
January 27, 2007
Several hundred tickets to Royal Rumble have been released to the public. Tickets became available yesterday. WWE fans can can visit the AT&T Center box office in San Antonio, Texas for tickets or they can also buy tickets at www.Ticketmaster.com.
Moving down the road to recovery
January 26, 2007
If there’s one thing you can say about Triple H, it’s that he goes all-out in everything he does. It’s been less than three weeks since The Game underwent successful quadriceps surgery, and already, he’s speeding down the road to recovery.
Standing tall
January 25, 2007
WWE Champion John Cena WILL defend his title at Sunday’s Royal Rumble, despite severe abdominal injuries caused by Umaga on Raw.
Coliseum Remembered - Part 2
January 23, 2007
As I became more involved with Mr. McMahon and his organization, I had no choice but in 1979 to say goodbye to the Coliseum, as I was moving on to work full time with this great company that I am still a part of today. But every time we ran live events at the New Haven Coliseum throughout the 80’s and 90’s, I could not wait to get back to perform in front of former co-workers, friends, and fans alike. I was proud to return to New Haven, in a true sense of the term “local boy makes good.”
All-Star Edge
January 23, 2007
When he’s not in the Raw ring as half of World Tag Team Champions Rated-RKO, you might find Edge catching some in-rink action. The hockey fan will be in Dallas this week for the NHL All-Star Celebration, which is capped off by the 55th NHL All-Star Game tomorrow night at the American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Stars.
DDP on Bam Bam Bigelow
January 23, 2007
My heart aches to write that my longtime friend, "Bammer", has passed away. To see it in print makes me realize that it is not a dream and that yet another great person has gone home before his time.
Classic New Haven Coliseum moments
January 22, 2007
Six recent classic moments from WWE's history at New Haven Coliseum:
Dr. Tom is headin' south
January 22, 2007
The position of head trainer for WWE’s Deep South Wrestling developmental territory is vacant no more.
Just days after Bill DeMott was released from the position, former WWE Superstar Dr. Tom Prichard has been named as the new head trainer. Prichard, whose 20-year sports-entertainment career included multiple stops in WWE in the 1990s, is no stranger to WWE’s developmental system; Prichard was the head of WWE’s Developmental System for several years prior to his release in 2004.
Slam-uary is here
January 22, 2007
Last month’s debut show for King Booker’s Pro Wrestling Alliance was a smashing success, and SmackDown’s King and his subjects will be invading the Pasadena, Texas Convention Center once again this week.
Coliseum Remembered - Part 1
January 22, 2007
And indeed the final scene took place this past Saturday, as I said goodbye to a dear friend of nearly 35 years, a friend who literally was instrumental in changing my life, and a friend who gave me many wonderful moments of enjoyment over those years. My dear friend was the New Haven Coliseum, and after close to a five-year period of inactivity, the Connecticut structure was imploded.
Afa on Bam Bam Bigelow
January 21, 2007
My heart aches to write that my longtime friend, "Bammer", has passed away. To see it in print makes me realize that it is not a dream and that yet another great person has gone home before his time.
Bam Bam Bigelow passes away
January 19, 2007
WWE.com has learned that former WWE Superstar Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow has passed away in Florida.
WWE releases several superstars
January 19, 2007
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of the following talent. WWE wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.
Bam Bam Bigelow career retro
January 19, 2007
Scott Charles Bigelow passed away this morning in Florida. He was 45 years old.
Superstars reflect on Bam Bam Bigelow
January 19, 2007
The sports-entertainment world was saddened with news of the passing of Bam Bam Bigelow. WWE.com has been in contact with several of the men who worked with Bigelow over the years, and this is what they had to say about the man known as "The Beast from the East."
The Miz and Ashley to attend CW party
January 18, 2007
Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Ashley will strut their stuff on the red carpet tomorrow night at the CW’s Winter TCA Party. The SmackDown Superstars were invited to the soiree at The Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, Calif., and The Miz is particularly excited to be accompanied by Ashley.
The Champs of Chi-Town
January 18, 2007
This season, the NFL’s Chicago Bears finished 13-3 and won their division, the NFC North. As a token of the division championship, starting offensive guard Ruben Brown purchased WWE Championships for the entire offensive line. Brown, along with many other Bears, is an avid WWE fan, and told WWE.com that the championship idea came partially from the offensive line’s on-the-field dominance.
A lesson in P25
January 17, 2007
WWE fans will learn the selections for the top 25 Superstars of 2006 from none other than Matt Striker, your teacher. The POWER 25 Year in Review show, set to premiere on WWE.com on January 25, will count down to the Superstar of the year.
Cablevision subscribers now channeling WWE 24/7
January 17, 2007
Starting January 17, millions of Cablevision’s digital subscribers throughout Connecticut, New York and New Jersey can wrestle for that TV remote—that’s because the MSO (multi system operator) giant has agreed to become the 35th cable company to carry WWE 24/7 On Demand, effective immediately.
Muhammad Ali's 65 Birthday
January 17, 2007
WWE.com wishes a happy 65th birthday to a man who is truly “The Greatest”—boxing’s living legend, Muhammad Ali.
Ron Simmons celebrates MLK
January 15, 2007
In 2007, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day falls exactly on his birth date (Jan. 15); on what would have been Dr. King’s 78th birthday, Simmons summed up the importance of the holiday for himself and other African-Americans in one simple phrase:
“It means everything in the world to me.”
WWE offers family a home-field advantage
January 15, 2007
Truly, a championship-caliber effort was needed to renovate the only home Geno and Melinda Noyola could afford for their six children: a dilapidated, structurally unlivable two-story brick house on Chicago’s west side. Thankfully, as seen on the January 14 installment of ABC-TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, that’s precisely what happened.
Theodore Long celebrates MLK
January 14, 2007
Throughout the 1950’s and 60’s, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left an indelible mark on the history of the United States of America, blazing the trail that helped African-Americans put an end to segregation and reach the equality they so greatly deserved.
Batista & Warriors come out to play
January 13, 2007
Fan-favorite Batista seems to take to the squared circle like a fish takes to water. If the current WWE Heavyweight Champion were ever to leave sports-entertainment (and we certainly hope he won’t anytime soon) he might make a fine addition to the Vodafone Warriors rugby squad in Auckland, New Zealand.
Trish Stratus is Armed & Famous
January 10, 2007
Former WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus can now add police officer and reality TV star to her already impressive resume. She is one of five celebrities who have trained to become sworn police officers with the Muncie, Ind., Police Department for the new reality show, Armed & Famous.
Game under the knife
January 10, 2007
Triple H emerged from quadriceps surgery at approximately 7:30 p.m. today in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Andrews reports that The Game's surgery went well with no complications.
Cable viewers like it Raw
January 10, 2007
Raw kicked off 2007 the exact same way it dominated cable throughout 2006: on top. Don’t take WWE.com’s word for it (though really, you should)—the numbers don’t lie. According to Nielsen Media Research, the 9 and 10 PM (EST) telecasts of WWE’s flagship program—in which 2.5 million new viewers (9 million total) watched WWE Champion John Cena FU a deserving Kevin Federline to the canvas in Miami’s American Airlines Arena—ranked as the top two primetime cable programs for the week of January 1.
Superstar to Superstar: Ashley & Bow Wow
January 10, 2007
For the fourth installment of WWE.com’s Superstar to Superstar, former Diva Search winner and current SmackDown Diva Ashley took a few minutes to catch up with hip-hop Superstar Bow Wow.
SmackDown heading down under
January 10, 2007
At the end of February, the Superstars and Divas of SmackDown will head to New Zealand for WWE’s next international tour – including its first-ever trip to Auckland.
WWE Superstars aid family’s “Extreme Makeover”
January 10, 2007
WWE Champion John Cena, World Heavyweight Champion Batista and WWE Diva Ashley are known for breaking opponents in half inside the ring. Recently, however, they traveled to Chicago’s west side for a unique, and very special, tag team effort: helping the design team of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition renovate an uninhabitable home, and build a better life for the Noyola family.
Animal goes bowling
January 9, 2007
While the outcome of tonight’s BCS National Championship Game was disappointing for the Ohio State faithful, proud father Joe Laurinaitis, a.k.a. Animal, couldn’t be more proud of his Buckeye son’s efforts.
Natalie Neidhart signs with WWE
January 5, 2007
Natalie Neidhart, a third generation wrestler and daughter of former WWE Superstar Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, has signed a developmental deal with World Wrestling Entertainment.
JBL goes polar
January 4, 2007
Spending nearly two weeks in deep freeze, SmackDown’s John Bradshaw Layfield rounded out his travel résumé of 55 different countries by visiting his seventh and final continent: Antarctica. Instead of unwrapping gifts under an energy-sucking, heavily lit Christmas tree, the SmackDown commentator spent his holiday vacation on a personal crusade against global warming.
Millions of new viewers sample Raw
January 4, 2007
Raw is always one of the highest-rated weekly programs on cable television. This past Monday, however, over 2.5 million new viewers tuned into WWE’s flagship show. In total, Raw reached nearly 9 million people on New Year’s Day, making it the highest rated episode since the summer.
Superstar to Superstar: Layla & Erica Durance
January 3, 2007
For the third installment of WWE.com’s Superstar to Superstar, 2006 Diva Search winner Layla took a few minutes to catch up with Erica Durance, who plays Lois Lane on The CW’s hit show Smallville. Durance also recently completed production on the upcoming feature film The Butterfly Effect 2. Below is a transcript of their recent conversation.
I love WWE
January 3, 2007
WWE fans have seen and felt an immense presence in the audience at Raw, SmackDown and ECW over the last several weeks. Russian grappler Vladimir Kozlov liked what he saw at the WWE shows, and soon hopes to make his mark as a Superstar.
Damon attends live event
January 3, 2007
Among the WWE fans in attendance to celebrate the Lakeland Center’s first WWE event was New York Yankees center fielder Johnny Damon. Joined by his son Jackson, Damon was on hand for the SmackDown/ECW live event in Lakeland, Fla. And spoke to WWE.com.
SummerSlam sellout
December 30, 2006
Tickets for the 20th annual SummerSlam sold out within 40 minutes Saturday afternoon. Check back with WWE.com as more tickets are made available for this summer extravanganza coming to the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey on Aug. 26, 2007.
Hot summer in Jersey
December 29, 2006
In front of a capacity crowd of over 20,000 at the Raw live event at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ this past Thursday night, WWE announced that the venue has been selected to host WWE's "Biggest Party of the Summer." The pay-per-view live event extravaganza, SummerSlam, is set for Sunday, August 26, 2007. The venue last hosted SummerSlam in 1997.
Christmas Gifts
December 28, 2006
This Holiday season, the Superstars and Extremists of Raw, SmackDown and ECW had time to reflect on the best gifts they have received and given during the holidays.
Holiday plans
December 28, 2006
For many Superstars and Extremists, the holidays are the only time of year they have to spend extended periods of time away from the road. Their travel schedules have them moving from city to city almost non-stop throughout the year. WWE.com recently caught up with the Superstars and Extremists to see what they had planned for their precious time off.
Superstar to Superstar: Cena & Snoop Dogg
December 27, 2006
For the second installment of WWE.com’s Superstar to Superstar, WWE Champion John Cena took a few moments to talk to fellow hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg. His new album, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, is in stores now.
WWE Magazine declares the Best of 2006
December 26, 2006
To ring in the new year right, WWE Magazine’s January 2007 issue offers the Best of 2006: The award-winning slaps, slams and shockers of the year. It’s every WWE fan’s guide to this year’s highlights.
Holiday Tyme
December 22, 2006
In the tradition of the holiday spirit, WWE.com presents Cryme Tyme's guide to holiday shopping.
Major announcement Thursday
December 22, 2006
Tonight at the Raw Live Event at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ, WWE will make a major exclusive in-ring announcement. Stay logged on to WWE.com to find out what major WWE news will be breaking in New Jersey this evening!
Superstar to Superstar: Hogan & Stallone
December 20, 2006
In WWE.com’s new feature Superstar to Superstar, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan takes a few minutes to interview old friend and former Rocky III co-star, Sylvester Stallone. Sly’s new movie, Rocky Balboa, is in theaters now.
Historic Helms
December 19, 2006
With his victory at Armageddon, Gregory Helms continued his nearly year long reign as Cruiserweight Champion.
King Booker's PWA debut show
December 19, 2006
King Booker is especially excited this holiday season as he is ready to launch his wrestling academy into the spotlight. Pro Wrestling Alliance, PWA as it is known, has been gearing up for two years in anticipation of this moment.
WWE Superstars on the Today show
December 19, 2006
WWE Champion John Cena and Raw Diva Torrie Wilson played Santa’s elves recently on NBC’s Today show. They collected toys from the crowd in New York City’s Rockefeller Center for Today’s toy drive. Cena and Wilson also spoke about WWE’s Tribute to the Troops.
Chris Nowinski hosts friends of Smackdown Your Vote!
December 18, 2006
Chris Nowinski, spokesman and political correspondent for WWE’s Smackdown Your Vote!, is at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. today, the site of tonight’s Raw. The former WWE Superstar and Tough Enough finalist is hosting a reception for friends of the Smackdown Your Vote! program.
London & Kendrick at Armageddon
December 18, 2006
At Armageddon, Paul London & Brian Kendrick drove a point home to the SmackDown tag team division: there’s a reason they’ve owned the WWE Tag Team Championship for the past seven months.
WWE helps raise money for charity
December 18, 2006
What better way to generate money for your non-profit organization than to host a WWE event in your hometown? It’s fun, exciting and all for a great cause.
Candice Michelle in DXL
December 15, 2006
Candice Michelle has done it again. The Raw Diva is on another hot magazine cover. This time it’s men’s lifestyle magazine, DXL.
WWE meets New Japan
December 14, 2006
During his visit to the United States on Thursday morning, the president of New Japan Pro Wrestling stopped by WWE World Headquarters in Stamford, Conn., to meet with Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis.
Full Haas
December 14, 2006
Congratulations are in order for Raw Superstar Charlie Haas and his wife Jackie. On December 14 at 3:01 a.m., the Haas family welcomed 6-pound 7-ounce, 19.5-inch Kayla Jacquelyn Haas as the newest member of their household.
“It’s was a miracle watching her being born; it was the best feeling in the world,” an ecstatic Haas said.
McCool recovering
December 13, 2006
After nearly a month of battling an illness that stemmed from an enlarged kidney and a fractured sternum, SmackDown Diva Michelle McCool is slowly starting to feel like herself again.
World's greatest team?
December 13, 2006
Within just weeks of the recent short-term reformation of both The Hardys and MNM, WWE fans witnessed the rebirth of perhaps the “greatest” team in sports-entertainment: Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin, The World’s Greatest Tag Team Monday night on Raw.
Torrie a FHM calendar girl
December 12, 2006
From cover girl to calendar girl, it’s been a good year for Torrie Wilson and FHM. It seems 2007 will be just as bright. The Raw Diva was on the cover of the September 2006 issue of FHM. Now she’s the September 2007 model for the magazine’s calendar.
Cena presents Action Sports Award
December 10, 2006
WWE Champion John Cena was a presenter at the first annual Arby’s Action Sports Awards recently in Los Angeles. The show, which honors extreme sports such as BMX, motocross and surfing, aired on FOX earlier this month.
WWE receives Defense award
December 8, 2006
Today at Camp Victory in Baghdad, World Wrestling Entertainment received the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service award. The award was presented to WWE chairman Vince McMahon and dozens of WWE superstars as they entertained the troops during the company’s 4th annual Holiday Tribute to the Troops.
Questions about 5 Questions
December 6, 2006
“That is, uh… those are questions someone else can answer for you,” John Cena said with a sly smile.
Candice in Australian People
December 6, 2006
Candice Michelle is a cover girl again. The Raw Diva is on the cover of Australia’s People. The issue marks Candice’s first time on the cover of an Aussie magazine.
SmackDown visits military base
December 5, 2006
United States Champion Chris Benoit and Layla spent the second day of SmackDown’s European tour at Two Mile Military Base. The NATO Response Force at the base is responsible to assist in Sudan and Darfor deployments.
SmackDown live in Lisbon
December 5, 2006
SmackDown Superstars were welcomed by a sold-out arena in Lisbon, Portugal. The night marked the first of two shows for the city.
Layla is LIQUID's premiere cover girl
December 5, 2006
Layla won the 2006 $250,000 Diva Search just a few months ago, and is already making waves in and out of the WWE ring. The sexy SmackDown Diva graces the cover of the inaugural December 2006 issue of LIQUID magazine.
WWE a top Yahoo! hit
December 5, 2006
Thanks to our fans’ hunger for everything World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE has become a Yahoo! hit. WWE is the second-most searched item on Yahoo! this year, edging out many notable celebrities and a hit reality TV show.
What a rush...er
December 5, 2006
Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis, son of WWE Legend Joe Laurinaitis (known to WWE fans as Road Warrior Animal), has been awarded the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
Cena, Lashley on FOX News
December 4, 2006
WWE Champion John Cena and ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley were special guests on FOX News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto today. The pair was featured on the business news program to promote WWE’s Tribute to the Troops in Iraq.
Lisbon lockdown
December 4, 2006
Mr. Kennedy and Gregory Helms started SmackDown’s December European tour by exploring the village of Sintra in Portugal.
Divas in Playboy
December 4, 2006
Divas Rebecca DiPietro and Maryse Ouellet are in the December 2006 issue of Playboy magazine. The 2006 $250,000 Diva Search contestants are highlighted in the Grapevine section of the Gala Christmas Issue, which features examples of their past modeling work for Playboy. The magazine also features cover girl Cindy Margolis, who recently offered advice to SmackDown Diva Ashley, who will pose for Playboy in the near future.
Shelton Benjamin on Rap City tonight
December 4, 2006
Tune in to BET’s Rap City tonight at 5 ET to catch special guest, Shelton Benjamin. The Raw Superstar is on to promote the new WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 video game. He’ll share stories about his career, reveal his favorite rap artists and talk about the new video game with Rap City host and WWE fan, Q45.
Michelle McCool update
December 2, 2006
After spending two weeks laid up in the hospital due to an enlarged kidney, SmackDown Diva Michelle McCool has been discharged and is recovering at home.
Ashley the next Playboy cover girl - Part 3
December 1, 2006
Now that Ashley is the next in line to be a Playboy Playmate, the WWE Diva will have to get acquainted with Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Mansion, right? Wrong. Ashley is no stranger to the Los Angeles mansion or its infamous owner.
Vince McMahon honored on SI.com
December 1, 2006
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has been chosen by SI.com writer Andy Gray as his personal choice for Sports Illustrated’s 2006 Sportsman of the Year award. Gray’s pick