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WWE will tape Smackdown and Main Event tonight in Tulsa, Oklahoma. CM Punk vs. a member of the Shield is set for Smackdown. Ryback vs. Goldust has been announced for Main Event.
WWE sent their annual letter out to former contracted talents this week, noting that anyone who ever held a performance contract with the company or had been contracted to work as a referee was being offered from rehab if they felt they needed it. The company provided a 24 hour hotline former talents could call for help. The letter was signed by Triple H.
Chris Jericho recently got a new tattoo and I promise I am making none of this up - it's the Loch Ness monster wearing Paul Stanley's Kiss makeup attacking the Rolling Stones' lips logo. That's pretty damn original! Jericho's band Fozzy will be touring Australia this month.
WWE will tape Raw in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 2/3/14 with tickets going on sale last night.
True to his word, Jim Ross was not backstage at Raw last night.
Steven Fernandes reporting....'Christmas Bounty' on ABC Family had 828,000 viewers. 375,000 (0.30 rating) in adults 18-49.
The Miz-led WWE Studios film was officially released on DVD and Blu-Ray today.
To close out our Miz trifecta, he was was recently interviewed by Sam Roberts:
WWE are now selling Slammy Award replicas for $149.
WWE are also selling a Randy Orton signed plaque celebrating his cash-in to win the WWE title from Daniel Bryan at Summerslam. The plaque features a piece of the Money in the Bank ladder from Orton's briefcase win at the PPV the month before. Before you ask, there's no plaque for Daniel Bryan...yet.
The following was sent to PWInsider:
Matt Striker Seminar - Friday, Dec 13 in Pittsburgh
Attention all pro-wrestlers and those in training! Former WWE Superstar & Announcer Matt Striker will hold a seminar on Friday night, December 13th at the ICWA training facility beginning at 7:00 PM. Matt will cover in ring work along with character development. Matt has a unique knowledge of the business having worked closely with WWE production, management and wrestlers. He's a student of the game and wants to share his experience and skills. The cost is $30.00 per wrestler. If you would like to attend, please reserve your spot today by emailing IWC announcer Joe Dombrowski at iwcmc_dombrowski@yahoo.com.
You can RSVP for this event on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/events/379569095511604/
Take Two issued the following:
2K Announces New WWE® 2K14 Downloadable Content Offerings Available Today
WWE Superstars Fandango and Big E Langston, along with WWE Divas Brie Bella, Nikki Bella and Summer Rae, set to join greatest roster in franchise history
New York, NY – December 3, 2013 – 2K today announced the availability of new downloadable content for WWE® 2K14, the latest release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. Featuring a variety of popular WWE Superstars and Divas, as well as more than 30 new moves, the downloadable content offering* via the Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft for Xbox 360 and PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system includes the following:
WWE Superstars and Moves Pack
WWE Superstars: Fandango and Big E Langston;
WWE Divas: Brie Bella, Nikki Bella and Summer Rae;
Moves Pack: More than 30 new moves and taunts, including the Black Widow (made popular by AJ Lee) and the Koji Clutch (made popular by CM Punk):
WWE Superstars and Divas, along with the Moves Pack, are available for a suggested purchase cost of $7.99;
Summer Rae is available free of charge.
The WWE Superstars and Moves Pack is also available to players through the WWE 2K14 Season Pass Program. For a one-time purchase cost of $19.99, a savings of more than 25 percent versus individual content purchases, players will receive the following items:
Season Pass Program Exclusive: Playable “The Outsiders”-themed Superstars: Scott Hall and Kevin Nash;
nWo Pack:
Playable New World Order (nWo)-themed Superstars: Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Syxx, Curt Hennig, Scott Steiner and The Giant;
Accelerator: Enables players to unlock all in-game items, as well as customize individual WWE Superstar attributes;
WWE Superstars and Moves Pack: as outlined above;
WWE Legends and Creations Pack:
WWE Hall of Famers: Bruno Sammartino and “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes;
Legendary WWE Superstars: “Ravishing” Rick Rude and Jake “The Snake” Roberts;
Playable Superstar: WWE Manager and pop culture icon Virgil;
Custom Superstar Parts Pack: 15 new Superstar parts to utilize for the most creative freedom in WWE Games history;
Online Badges: over 10 exclusive options.
* Xbox Live or PlayStation Network account and Internet connection required. Copy of WWE 2K14 required to play.
Developed by Yukes for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system, WWE 2K14 features the greatest roster in franchise history and is the most electrifying, authentic and comprehensive WWE video game experience to date. WWE 2K14 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. Fans who pre-ordered WWE 2K14 received Ultimate Warrior at no extra cost on launch day.
For more information on WWE 2K14 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, facebook.com/WWEgames and @WWEgames on Twitter.
2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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