Bald debut on 'Today'
April 2, 2007
Mr. McMahon debuted his freshly shaven head this morning on NBC’s Today show, alongside fellow billionaire, Donald Trump, the winner of last night’s Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23.
Watch McMahon get shaved
April 1, 2007
If you missed Mr. McMahon getting his head shaved at WrestleMania 23, or just want to see it again, AT&T Mobile subscribers can watch footage from the historic event on WWE Ringside, WWE’s premium mobile video service.
"Today's" maneless event
April 1, 2007
After an exhaustingly historic evening witnessing WrestleMania 23, set your alarm clock, go to bed, and wake up nice and early for Monday morning’s Today show on NBC. And don’t worry about the weather outside; no matter what, your TV will shine nice and bright at 9 a.m. ET—thanks to the world’s newest bald billionaire, Donald Trump or Vince McMahon.
Hardy wins Mania Madness
April 1, 2007
Jeff Hardy’s amazing Swanton Bomb off a ladder at WrestleMania 2000 has won WWE.com’s Mania Madness – a tournament of the 64 greatest moments in WrestleMania’s storied history, as chosen by the Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences.
Makeovers and 'Mania
April 1, 2007
A dream came true for the Noyola family several months ago, and it continued tonight at WrestleMania 23. Late last year, the Noyola clan was selected by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to be given a brand new home – a gift that came WWE-style, including surprise appearances by John Cena, Ashley and Batista.
Aretha Franklin makes momentous return
April 1, 2007
After 20 years, WrestleMania has returned to Detroit. And, as the 75,000 WWE fans in Ford Field and the millions of viewers watching on pay-per-view witnessed, Aretha Franklin has returned to WrestleMania.
Honoring the Circle of Champions
April 1, 2007
WrestleMania week activities have been in full swing for days now, but this morning was perhaps the week’s most special event. WWE, in conjunction with several charities including Make-A-Wish, honored several special young men and women during the Circle of Champions ceremony at this morning’s Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch.
Ford Field happy to host the 'Mania
March 31, 2007
There are only a handful of cities and arenas that can claim to have played host to WrestleMania since its 1985 inception. Detroit’s Ford Field is the latest in that line, and WrestleMania is the latest in a line of big events held at the five-year-old stadium.
WrestleMania pre-show
March 31, 2007
You’re just hours away from the biggest sports-entertainment spectacle of the year, so face it: unless you’re on your way to Detroit’s Ford Field with a golden ticket in your hand, you won’t dare leave your house, the TV or your computer. Just do the smart thing and stay up to date with the most recent WrestleMania 23 info available, directly from the source, courtesy WWE.com and AT & T / WWE Mobile phones.
Halls of history
March 31, 2007
The 2007 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is in the books, and there were many special moments on a special night. For fans, family and Superstars alike, the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was a roller coaster of remembrance, celebration and most of all, adulation.
Diva fashion report
March 31, 2007
Like the Oscars, Emmys or any other top-level awards show, the WWE Hall of Fame at Detroit’s Fox Theatre was the place to be, and be seen. While all the Superstars looked their very best, the WWE Divas stole the show with their red carpet fashions.
Homestretch to the Hall
March 31, 2007
The atmosphere inside the Fox Theatre tonight is much different than that of Friday. Last night, nearly 5,000 raucous WWE fans, Superstars, Divas, Legends and guests packed “The Fox” for the world premiere of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s new film The Condemned. Tonight, however, is a night to honor those who have paved the way for the likes of Stone Cold: the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007.
Midday Madness
March 31, 2007
WWE fans that purchased the WWE WrestleMania travel package got to take advantage of one of the many perks of the deal: Midday Madness.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund comes home
March 31, 2007
Last year, legendary WWE announcer “Mean” Gene Okerlund was on the Hall of Fame stage, accepting his induction into the group of sports-entertainment elite. In 2007, “Mean” Gene is back, and will take part in tonight’s festivities that will air on WWE.com and on the USA Network at midnight/11 CT. In any capacity, the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is the place for him to be.
WrestleMania gets bigger and brighter
March 31, 2007
The sights and sounds of WrestleMania 23 will not just take place in the ring this year. WWE fans watching the “Biggest Spectacle of Them All” will have the opportunity to experience what could be the most exciting stage and entranceway in history.
Winner crowned in WrestleMania reading challenge
March 31, 2007
The road to WrestleMania 23 has been a long and highly physical one for WWE and ECW Superstars, but for Adriana Slaughter, the road has been one of words and chapters.
A tale of two WrestleMania returns
March 31, 2007
Batista and Jeff Hardy come from opposite ends of the sports-entertainment spectrum. But when both Superstars walk through the curtain at Detroit’s Ford Field this Sunday and hear 70,000 screaming WWE fans, they will realize a mutual dream – a return to the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania.
Live from Fox Theatre
March 30, 2007
The air is still and the lights are faintly illuminating the scarlet red pillars, vintage velvet seats and accents of gold inside Detroit’s Fox Theatre. And in just a short while, the tranquil silence will erupt with the sound of breaking glass as the Texas Rattlesnake stuns the world at the premiere of WWE Films’ The Condemned.
What's the deal?
March 30, 2007
Thanks to the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and the Battle of the Billionaires, the smell of money is in the air at WrestleMania 23. For Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, King Booker, Mr. Kennedy, Finlay, Randy Orton, Edge and CM Punk, competing to bank a future World Title opportunity is the chance of a lifetime. To assess this scenario, WWE.com spoke with someone who knows a lot about cashing in: the mysterious "Banker" of NBC's Deal or No Deal.
Pyro-Mania
March 30, 2007
When it comes to the WWE Superstars, every one of them will tell you that WrestleMania makes them “step it up a notch” so to speak, trying to put on an unforgettable experience for the fans. But WrestleMania doesn’t just bring out the best in the Superstars, as the behind-the-scenes crew also step it up to the next level.
Condemned Premiere
March 30, 2007
Hell wasn’t the only thing raised in Detroit’s Fox Theatre at The Condemned world premiere tonight. At the conclusion of the latest release from WWE Films, the entire audience of WWE fans in the jam-packed theater raised to their feet, cheering wildly and waving their middle fingers in the air for Jack Conrad a.k.a. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Hall of Fame to air on USA Network and WWE.com
March 30, 2007
This Saturday night at Detroit's Fox Theatre, sports-entertainment legends Dusty Rhodes, Mr. Perfect, Mr. Fuji, Jerry Lawler, The Wild Samoans, Nick Bockwinkel and The Sheik will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
March 30, 2007
Triple H and John Cena threw down today at the THQ press conference today in front of top gaming editors.
Stone Cold incognito
March 30, 2007
To have a little fun with the hundreds of "Stone Cold" fans that lined the sidewalk, Steve Austin arrived at Fox Theatre in disguise to survey the scene.
Waiting to be Condemned
March 30, 2007
The world premiere of WWE Films’ The Condemned is less than two hours away, and WWE fans have been lined up around the block outside Detroit’s Fox Theatre for hours. Fans have flocked from all over the U.S. and the world, from right here in Detroit to North Carolina, Philadelphia and beyond to be the first to see Stone Cold’s WWE Films debut.
WrestleMania brings economic boom to Detroit
March 30, 2007
With more than 70,000 WWE fans expected to invade Detroit this weekend for the spectacle of spectacles, WrestleMania, Motor City officials anticipate a huge boost in the success of the local economy.
Lilian Garcia, all grown up
March 30, 2007
Lilian Garcia has had a passion for singing and performing ever since she was a little girl. It was when she was five years old and her family was living in Madrid when the Raw ring announcer discovered her talent.
Droz' picks for WrestleMania 23
March 30, 2007
After all the hoopla and excitement, the time has finally come, and WrestleMania is upon us. I have to admit that this, to me, is the most exciting time of the year.
Ross' Rattlesnake
March 29, 2007
Few people can legitimately claim to know “Stone Cold” Steve Austin well; even less can consider themselves a close, personal friend of the Texas Rattlesnake. Raw announcer Jim Ross is one such person in that select handful. The friendship between these two men will culminate on center stage this Saturday night in Detroit’s Fox Theater, when Austin will induct “Good ol’ JR” and his 200X Resistol hat into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Sibling rivarly
March 29, 2007
Are there any two people in WWE who are closer than Matt and Jeff Hardy? Beyond the cliché that blood is thicker than water, the Hardy brothers grew up wrestling each other in their backyard in Cameron, N.C., dreaming of one day competing in WWE. Their dream came true while they were still teenagers. Since their debut, the brothers have risen to the top of sports-entertainment.
Upset at the Fifth Annual THQ Superstar Challenge
March 29, 2007
With four-time winner Shelton Benjamin not competing in this year’s THQ Superstar Challenge, the odds on favorite to win was last year’s runner up, Johnny Nitro.
An Arena Report like no other
March 29, 2007
The city of Detroit is known for many things: an incredible music scene (it is the home of Motown, rock legends KISS and a burgeoning hip-hop scene fronted by such artists as Eminem and ICP), being the home of America’s three largest auto manufacturers (hence the nickname the “Motor City”) and certainly being one of the most successful sports cities in recent history.
Billionaires take over worldwide entertainment news
March 29, 2007
The Battle of the Billionaires has taken over entertainment news, just one day after the billionaire bitch slap heard ’round the world rocked the WrestleMania 23 press conference. A multitude of news sources are covering the event; below is just a sampling WWE.com has found.
Not-so-MVP approach to 'Mania
March 29, 2007
Earning a spot on the WrestleMania roster is a lifelong dream for most WWE Superstars. However, there are a select number who earn the privilege, and are not as grateful as one might think. SmackDown's "franchise playa" Montel Vontavious Porter is a prime example.
Detroit mayor on 'Mania
March 29, 2007
For the first time in 20 long years, WWE and Detroit will make history on April 1 when an all-grown up WrestleMania 23 emanates from Ford Field. On behalf of the Motor City, Mayor of Detroit Kwame M. Kilpatrick welcomed the “Grandest Stage of Them All” which returns to its roots this year after two unbelievable decades.
Superstars go to 3Union
March 29, 2007
Several WWE Superstars descended on Detroit’s Hockeytown Café to be part of the WrestleMania 3union. The event was a gathering of WWE fans and Superstars to celebrate WrestleMania III and 23, because both emanated from Detroit.
Interact with AT&T Mobile Vote
March 28, 2007
This Sunday, WWE fans will be a bigger part of WrestleMania than ever before. Viewers will have the opportunity to take part in three AT&T Mobile Votes during the show.
Billion-dollar breakdown
March 28, 2007
WWE descended on Trump Tower for the WrestleMania 23 press conference Wednesday, and many wondered what would happen when Mr. McMahon and Donald Trump’s egos collided one last time before April 1. WWE fans found out, as they bore witness to “The Donald” delivering a billion-dollar bitch slap of his own to WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon at the end of the event.
WrestleMania tickets released
March 28, 2007
Fans still hoping to attend WrestleMania® 23 at Ford Field are in luck! World Wrestling Entertainment spokesman Bob Collins said that with the final configuration in place, several thousand standing room tickets will be released today for WrestleMania 23 taking place this Sunday, April 1.
Mr. McMahon and Trump join 'Fox & Friends'
March 28, 2007
Before their altercation at this afternoon’s WrestleMania 23 press conference, Mr. McMahon and Donald Trump were special guests on this morning’s Fox & Friends. The billionaires heated up the Fox News Channel show as they discussed Sunday’s Hair vs. Hair match at WrestleMania 23 in Detroit.
Mr. McMahon talks 'Fast Money' on CNBC
March 28, 2007
Mr. McMahon capped off a busy day as a special guest on CNBC’s Fast Money this evening. During the show’s Pop Stock segment, Mr. McMahon talked business, and Battle of the Billionaires, with host Dylan Ratigan.
WrestleMania dream comes true for Dreamer
March 28, 2007
WrestleMania 23 will be both a dream come true and a potential nightmare for Tommy Dreamer.
“The Innovator of Violence” will make his WrestleMania debut when he leads his fellow ECW Originals to war against the New Breed in their Eight-Man Tag Team Match. However, it could also be his last stand if the young upstarts – Elijah Burke, Matt Striker, Kevin Thorn and Marcus Cor Von – defeat veterans Dreamer, Sandman, Rob Van Dam and Sabu in this pivotal battle for supremacy and the future of ECW.
Sabu to honor his Uncle
March 28, 2007
For nearly four decades, The Original Sheik brought an unmatched and previously unseen brand of aggression to the world of sports-entertainment. With his trademark steel spike and ball of fire, the bloodthirsty wildman paved the way for the hardcore style of wrestling that would eventually change the face of the industry. On Saturday night, The Sheik will be honored for his contributions to the sport when his nephew Sabu inducts him into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Victoria, all grown up
March 28, 2007
Victoria’s heart was filled with a drive to succeed ever since she was a little girl. Whether it was childhood performances, academics, athletics, cheerleading or becoming a WWE Diva and two-time Women’s Champion, Victoria has always given her all.
Fuji's general
March 27, 2007
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007 will be inducted the night before WrestleMania 23 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. This year, WWE.com is proud to exclusively announce the chosen ones who will induct the Class of 2007 into the Hall of Fame. A new name will be announced every day between now and Thursday, March 29.
Triple H: "He's our ass"
March 26, 2007
Just hours away from WrestleMania, everyone seems to have an opinion on the impending Battle of the Billionaires. At Detroit's Ford Field, one billionaire, either Donald Trump or WWE Chairman of the Board Mr. McMahon will suffer the indignity of having his head shaved in front of 80,000 screaming WWE fans. On Monday, the former 10-time World Champion and resident Cereberal Assassin, Triple H, decided to chime in with his thoughts on the match.
Sons of a son of a plumber honor their dad
March 26, 2007
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007 will be inducted the night before WrestleMania 23 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Currently, six legends have been called to the Hall, and the final member of the Class of 2007 will be announced Monday night on Raw.
WrestleMania week on WWE.com
March 26, 2007
As always, WWE.com is happy to be your official source and location for any and all events relating to WrestleMania in the week leading up to Sunday’s historic event. WWE.com is also the only media outlet that will cover every event on the Road to WrestleMania.
No "Weasel-ing" out
March 25, 2007
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007 will be inducted the night before WrestleMania 23 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Currently, six legends have been called to the Hall, and the final member of the Class of 2007 will be announced Monday night on Raw.
WWE Fan Diary
March 25, 2007
As the spectacle of WrestleMania grew, the WWE fans involvement in sports-entertainment’s biggest event also developed. The support and unquenchable thirst for WWE from our fans has always served as the cornerstone of WrestleMania. It’s the passion that WWE fans hold that makes WrestleMania so special, and the reason that WWE.com felt it was time to dedicate an online journal to one lucky couple who will be making the trek to Detroit for their sixth straight WrestleMania.
The Samoan dynasty lives
March 24, 2007
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007 will be inducted the night before WrestleMania 23 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Currently, six legends have been called to the Hall, and the final member of the Class of 2007 will be announced Monday night on Raw.
Wade Boggs is the "Perfect" inductor
March 23, 2007
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007 will be inducted the night before WrestleMania 23 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Currently, six legends have been called to the Hall, and the final members of the Class of 2007 will be announced tonight on SmackDown and Monday night on Raw.
Shatner to usher in “The King”
March 22, 2007
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007 will be inducted the night before WrestleMania 23 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Currently, six legends have been called to the Hall, and the final members of the Class of 2007 will be announced Friday night on SmackDown and Monday night on Raw.
Aretha returns to WrestleMania
March 22, 2007
20 years ago, Aretha Franklin was one of the premier Divas in the music world. Now, two decades later, she’s become a legend. The theme for WrestleMania 23 is “All Grown Up”, and as such, it’s only fitting that the woman who opened WrestleMania III with a stunning rendition of America the Beautiful, will return to the Motor City to kick off this year’s edition of sports-entertainment’s biggest showcase.
Mr. McMahon a guest on 'Your World'
March 22, 2007
Mr. McMahon was a special guest on Fox News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto this afternoon, dispelling rumors that the upcoming Battle of the Billionaires is an April Fools’ Day hoax. Cavuto said he thinks neither McMahon or Donald Trump will shave his head at WrestleMania 23, but McMahon disagreed.
Kenny Dykstra, all grown up
March 22, 2007
Long before he came to Raw, Kenny Dykstra’s first match was Hulk Hogan vs. Bam Bam Bigelow…and it took place on his bedroom floor.
The Mania of WrestleMania, part three
March 20, 2007
WrestleMania may be only one day out of the year, but it takes 364 days of preparation to earn the right to compete at WWE’s biggest pay-per-view on the calendar. Along with the opportunity to perform in front of millions of viewers around the globe, it’s also the chance for a WWE Superstar to elevate their status to legend.
Hair vs. Hair buzzing on the 'Net
March 20, 2007
The Internet is loaded with celebrity news, gossip and blogs, and it seems lately much of that buzz is about none other than Donald Trump and Mr. McMahon. The upcoming WrestleMania 23 Hair vs. Hair match has been hot on Web. Here’s a sampling of what WWE.com has found online about the Battle of the Billionaires:
The Mania of WrestleMania, part two
March 19, 2007
If the Road to WrestleMania has a speed limit, it would have to be three figures for incoming WWE Superstars. March is no time for them to put on the cruise control and coast into April’s extravaganza. If anything, it’s all-out pedal to the proverbial metal.
Brutus "The Barber" weighs in
March 17, 2007
As the Road to WrestleMania continues to wind its way towards Detroit’s Ford Field, the anticipation for the first-ever Battle of the Billionaires continues to build. At stake is the precious mane of two men who value their hair more than life itself: Mr. McMahon and Donald Trump. Of course, this won’t be the first time someone gets a haircut in the Motor City.
The Mania of WrestleMania, part one
March 16, 2007
WWE Superstars don’t have the luxury of an off-season, especially if they want to compete on the grandest stage of them all. Once they sign on the dotted line of a WWE contract, drop enough elbows, deliver enough body slams and tear through enough opponents to make the WrestleMania roster, their lives become even more chaotic.
Game Time
March 15, 2007
This year, WrestleMania will have a slightly different feel. Triple H has headlined, or played a major role in every WrestleMania for the last decade, but due to an unfortunate injury, that will change this year. This year, the Cerebral Assassin will be among the more than 70,000 fans jam packed into Detroit’s Ford Field.
Long and Coachman agree to WrestleMania blockbuster
March 14, 2007
While the Road to WrestleMania is bound to be exciting for WWE fans, it will undoubtedly be agonizing for the bodies of the WWE Superstars. Thankfully, the physical distress felt from Umaga’s charging posterior can be suppressed by 360 OTC – the sponsor and Official Pain Relief of WrestleMania 23. With WWE and ECW invading Ford Field on April 1, the “grandest stage of them all” will be a most appropriate setting for 360 OTC.
Barber's buzz
March 13, 2007
At WrestleMania 23, either Mr. McMahon or Donald Trump will be shaved bald following the Battle of the Billionaires. However, the losing billionaire won’t be the only one personally affected. Should Mr. McMahon lose his precious head of hair on April 1, it would interrupt a longstanding ritual with his barber, Manhattan’s Joe Ancona.
Billion-dollar bitch slap backfire
March 13, 2007
For the first time in Donald Trump’s public life, the billionaire real estate mogul sealed the deal with a physical confrontation, in front of a worldwide TV audience. After getting poked and prodded by an irate Mr. McMahon, Trump had enough and shoved the rival billionaire over a table and chair, leaving Mr. McMahon lying in shock in front of the raucous Raw crowd.
WrestleMania III remembered - part 1
March 8, 2007
In planning for WrestleMania III, Vince McMahon once again had a distinct vision: it had to be even bigger. This presented something of a problem, since WrestleMania 2, for all its problems, was undeniably huge. More than 47,000 people had witnessed the event in person. We had covered three time zones. How do you top that? Well, by putting on a better show, for starters. But that wasn’t enough.
WrestleMania III remembered - part 2
March 7, 2007
We had sold more than 50,000 tickets when our television people came back to the office with a bit of distressing news: Because of the natural lighting in the Silverdome, the images on the giant screen wouldn’t be visible until well after sundown, which was approximately 5:30 P.M., some ninety minutes after the start of WrestleMania III.
Mania Madness
March 7, 2007
The seeds have been announced. The match-ups make you salivate. Even now, brackets are being drawn up for the yearly office pool. Yes, it is officially WrestleMania season, and what better way to celebrate the excitement building toward WrestleMania 23 than with ’Mania Madness, WWE.com’s exclusive tournament featuring 64 of the greatest WrestleMania moments of all time.
What cash can create
March 7, 2007
Controversy Creates Cash author and former sports-entertainment totalitarian Eric Bischoff is certainly familiar with the power of the buck. But, if you ask Bischoff about the Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23, he’ll tell you that Mr. McMahon or Donald Trump leaving Detroit with their hair intact may be something that even these moguls’ money can’t buy.
Spanning Generations
March 6, 2007
On April 1, WrestleMania returns to Detroit with the tagline "All Grown Up", an homage to the maturity of sports-entertainment's greatest event. Among those who will be there to personally commemorate the occasion is 74-year-old Ruth Legault, a lifelong WWE fan who has aged as gracefully as the Granddaddy of ‘em all.
Celebs Weigh-in
March 6, 2007
With all the buzz surrounding the Battle of the Billionaires Match at WrestleMania 23, big-name Hollywood celebrities are anxious to weigh-in on which billionaire they want to see shaved bald. Will The Chairman’s mane be a casualty of WrestleMania? Or will Trump’s signature coif end up on the ground at Ford Field? Here is what some of Hollywood’s brightest stars predict.
Showdown in Motown
March 1, 2007
When World Heavyweight Champion Batista steps into the ring at WrestleMania 23 to face Undertaker, he will be there to defend his title against the most impressive streak in the world of sports-entertainment. Fourteen wins and zero losses is the amazing record Undertaker has compiled throughout his career at WrestleMania’s WWE.
In the money
February 27, 2007
Mr. Kennedy’s attitude and persona sometimes cast a cloud over his abilities, but after defeating Sabu on ECW on Sci Fi in an Extreme Rules Match to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania, few can deny the talents of the cocky loudmouth.
Trump chooses Lashley
February 27, 2007
It didn’t take Donald Trump’s representative for the Battle of Billionaires long to make his presence felt. Moments after Trump revealed his decision live on Raw, ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley confidently marched to the ring and went face-to-face with Mr. McMahon’s hand picked representative: the savage Samoan Bulldozer Umaga. What followed was one of the most physical, emotional and riveting brawls in recent WWE memory.
Superstars react to Trump's choice
February 27, 2007
Monday night, Superstars anxiously gathered around the TV in the locker room to see whom Donald Trump would choose as his representative in the Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23.
HBK: Undeterred
February 6, 2007
Less than two weeks after coming up just shy of a victory in the Royal Rumble Match, a supremely focused Shawn Michaels finally got his WWE Championship opportunity locked in for WrestleMania 23. HBK won the coveted opportunity by pinning Randy Orton at the tail end of an exhausting Triple Threat Match with Orton and Edge on Raw.
Batista's feelings
February 2, 2007
“I feel good,” said Batista, moments after defeating Mr. Kennedy in the Royal Rumble Rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship on SmackDown. “I really want to focus on No Way Out and then dial in on WrestleMania, which will be the biggest match of my career.”