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Update on Today’s WWE Release and Bret Hart

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart underwent a successful right knee replacement operation earlier today in Calgary. Our best wishes go out to The Hitman and if you’d like to, you can send him well wishes at brethart.com.
- As noted earlier, WWE has released long-time TV producer Bruce Prichard, who had been with the [...]



WWE Makes a Release, ECW Rating, WWE Stock, More

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- The 11/25 edition of ECW on Sci-Fi did a 1.3 cable rating, rounded up from a 1.27. That is up from last week’s 1.2.
- With an official report coming in saying the US economy is in recession, WWE stock closed at $10.62 today after reaching $10.60 earlier in the afternoon. The price dropped [...]



Another Match Added to Tonight’s RAW

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- WWE has announced a Divas match for tonight’s RAW from Washington, DC. The updated line-up:
* John Cena vs. Kane
* The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio
* Finlay vs. John Morrison
* Melina vs. Jillian Hall
VERY RARE PIX OF MELINA IN HER BEDROOM IN HER UNDERWEAR……



Mickie James Talks About Life After WWE, SmackDown News

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- TVweek.com reports that WWE Smackdown has helped MyNetwork TV tighten the ratings war with the CW Network over the battle for 5th place in the network ratings. In the key demographic of adults 18-49, CW slipped from a 1.9 rating last November to a 1.0 rating this November. Meanwhile, MyNetwork is up 50% with [...]



Track Listing Released for WWE: The Music Volume 9

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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WWE will be releasing “WWE: The Music Volume 9 on January 27th, 2009. Below is the track listing:
- Randy Orton - “Voices”
- Vladimir Kozlov - “Unch Mein”
- Maryse - “Ooh Oui”
- Chris Jericho - “Save Me”
- Santino Marella - “Vittoria Es Mia”
- Ted Dibiase & Cody Rhodes - “Priceless”
- WWE Smackdown - “On The Floor”
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Update on Hogan’s CCW, Lawsuit Against Cena/WWE, More

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- The final episode of Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling airs this Saturday on CMT. Todd Bridges, Dustin Diamond, Dennis Rodman and Butterbean are still contestants on the show to win the CCW Title. The previously eliminated celebs will return for a six person tag match. No word yet if the show will be picked [...]



Batista Speaks on Vince-Hogan and Dating Kelly Kelly

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- WWE Superstar Batista was a guest on the WJFK radio morning show this morning and revealed that he dated Kelly Kelly a few months ago. “She’s just a young girl,” he said. “She was a little immature for a 21 year-old.” He said their age difference was the main reason the relationship didn’t last. [...]



Randy Orton Offered a Huge Deal, SD Show Moved, More Notes

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- WWEshop.com is having a big Cyber Monday sale today.
- Steve sent the following: - WWE Films “See No Evil” starring Kane was part of the $2.00 DVD sale at Wal-Mart on Black Friday.
- Devin sent the following: Smackdown’s house show on January 17th, 2009 has been moved to the Civic Center in Charleston, West [...]



Update on Fear Over Releases & Cuts in WWE

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- The fear within WWE over releases has reached the offices. Several employees feel that the cuts they’ve seen with wrestlers and referees may be hitting them soon. There was also talk among employees last week that once the cuts do come, how much harder the work environment will be.
It’s already considered a tough [...]



Updates on WWE’s Troops Special, WrestleMania 24, More

By Marc Middleton • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: wrestling news
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- An article in today’s Orlando Sentinel reported that last year’s WrestleMania 24 in Orlando generated more than $51.5 million for the Central Florida area, according to a study by Enigma Research Corporation of Canada. The article noted, “WrestleMania drew fans from all 50 states and 21 countries, according to the Central Florida Sports Commission. [...]