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WWE will broadcast Smackdown Live tonight on the USA Network from Houston, Texas. The announced main event is WWE World champion AJ Styles vs. James Ellsworth.
WWE will also broadcast 205 Live on the WWE Network tonight with WWE Cruiserweight champion Rich Swann defending against former champ Brian Kendrick in a rematch from the series premiere. Swann was interviewed following last night's Raw:
The belief is that once Paige's suspension ends on 12/9, she will be back on the road for the company, although not yet in a wrestling role.
We noted last week that there has been talk of NXT women's talent working the post-Christmas live event this month. The one name that we keep hearing bounced around for that so far is Liv Morgan.
WWE's True Story of The Royal Rumble was officially released on Blu-Ray and DVD today. You can order it by clicking here.
Steven Fernandes reporting...."Bushwick" starring Dave Bautista was announced as having its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival beginning January 19th.
Paul Jordan sent the following:
Deadline is reporting that the Baywatch film starring The Rock and Zac Efron has been moved to Memorial Day weekend next year. It was originally scheduled for release one week earlier May 19.
The Sun in the UK has an article talking about WWE signing singer/fitness model/MMA Fighter Julia Real.
WWE announced the following:
12/05/2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Chief Strategy & Financial Officer, George A. Barrios, will participate in a presentation at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York City on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.
A live audio webcast will be available online at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Mr. Barrios’ remarks are expected to begin at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET. A replay of the presentation will be available after the actual event and will be available for 90 days following the conference.
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