Month: January 2021

NEW YORK – August 1, 2011 – WWE Superstar Edge will join the cast of Syfy’s popular series Haven for four episodes in the role of “Dwight Hendrickson,” beginning Friday, August 5, at 10PM (ET/PT), immediately following tag team partner Friday Night Smackdown at 8PM (ET/PT). A former Army Ranger felled by a supernatural affliction in Afghanistan, Dwight puts his tactical skills to use in Haven as the mysterious “Cleaner.” Working in the shadows, he…

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Last month we posted a photo of The Undertaker looking noticeably thinner with what appeared to be a shaved head. The Undetaker was wearing a hat, but he appeared bald – leading to a great deal of speculation as to whether the picture was real or not. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Undertaker has indeed shaved his head and is sporting a new bald look. As for when he will…

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SYFY PRESENTS FIRST EVER LIVE WWE® SMACKDOWN® SPECIAL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 AT 8PM/ET NEW YORK – August 18, 2011 – Syfy and WWE announced today its first ever WWE Smackdown live special, “SuperSmackdown Live,” on Tuesday, August 30 at 8-10PM/ET on Syfy, originating from the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. The Tuesday night special will feature WWE’s biggest Superstars and Divas, including World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton®, Christian®, Sheamus™, Mark Henry®, Sin Cara™,…

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The promotional poster for WWE’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event has been released and it features Kane, who is currently inactive. WWE.com announced July 23 that he would be sidelined for at least three months after suffering a fractured fibula. He sustained the injury while being attacked by Mark Henry on the July 22 episode of SmackDown, which occurred moments after losing to Randy Orton in a Street Fight. The event takes places Sunday,…

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— Advertisements in the New York City area for tickets to the Survivor Series at Madison Square Garden are vaguely centered on The Rock “returning to action” for the first time in “eight years” alongside John Cena. The Rock last competed in March 2004 at Wrestlemania XX, where he and Mick Foley lost a Handicap Match to Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair. — Former WWE developmental wrestler Derrick Neikirk turns 37 years old today.…

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– After Zack Ryder did not appear on Monday’s RAW Supershow, the WWE website noted that Ryder was scheduled to team with Jerry Lawler again in a rematch against Otunga and McGillicutty, but was injured last week on SmackDown after being attacked by Mark Henry. Ryder actually wrestled prior to RAW against Drew McIntyre in a match taped for Thursday’s Superstars show. – Jerry Lawler suffered a busted nose on RAW last night in the…

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Steve Austin spoke to Power Slam to promote his latest movie, Tactical Force. The discussion turns to present-day WWE and he is asked to name which wrestlers he believes can evolve into “money-drawing players” for the sports-entertainment organization. CM Punk heads the top of the list. “Well, I love CM Punk. That guy is already a star, and he’s just breathed a much-needed breath of fresh air into the wrestling business,” Austin said. “He’s been…

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– There was no dark match after last night’s WWE Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. CM Punk shook hands with John Cena to end the show. – Evan Bourne, David Otunga, Cody Rhodes and Intercontinental Title were among the WWE-related terms that were trending on Sunday night during Hell in a Cell. – Zack Ryder recently joined the “Top 10” list of Superstars with the best selling merchandise. – The WWE’s @WWEInsider Twitter account posted…

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Raw concluded with Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis ordering The Miz and R-Truth to exit the ring after the two continued to batter Cena following their match. The executive then made a huge announcement — John Cena will take on The Miz and R-Truth at Survivor Series with a partner of his choosing. Cena extended an invitation to his opponent at WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock. WWE has been teasing The Rock and Cena teaming…

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Retaissance has today announced the partners it is working with to support independent labels. The collaborative support offering is unique in the marketplace and provides an unrivalled package to increase market share and activate new markets and channels including NuOrder, FashionUnited, Boutique, Pure London, Moda, Tranoi, WILD and First Insight have a combined reach of 1.3 Million. Here we add in summary of providers per sector Retaissance will deliver the wholesale management, business development and…

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