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The New York Knicks parade celebrating their NBA Championship is today in NYC.  There's no official word as to whether Danhausen will be in attendance but if he's not, that's a huge missed opportunity for WWE.  He was in the NYC area yesterday filming material with Stephen A. Smith.

CM Punk is front and center for WWE promotional material pushing this summer's live event schedule.  That should indicate a big role at Summerslam, but nothing is confirmed.  CM Punk will return to TV this Sunday 6/21 on A&E's new series UFC Rivals as he will be among those giving commentary on rivalries from the MMA world.  Promotional material for the series also notes that Ken Shamrock will appear on the series.

A&E’s two-episode special event “UFC Rivals” is an electrifying look at some of the most iconic feuds in UFC history. Television personality and UFC superfan Mario Lopez leads a roundtable of experts including C.M. Punk, Michael Bisping, Miesha Tate, and Ken Shamrock to unpack the rivalries that defined an era and transformed the UFC into a global phenomenon. 

The series combines compelling archival footage, exclusive interviews and a dynamic roundtable discussion with fan favorite UFC experts to explore the unforgettable moments and high-stakes competition behind the fiercest showdowns ever fought inside the Octagon. The episodes highlight how big personalities and remarkable stories came together to create unforgettable matchups that shaped the fighters’ careers and left a lasting legacy on the sport. The night kicks off examining the rivalry of Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz followed by episode two which spotlights Georges St-Pierre vs. Matt Serra.  Back-to-back episodes of “UFC Rivals” premiere Sunday, June 21st at 8pm and 9pm ET/PT on A&E

Farshore Publishing will release a "WWE Annual" book in November.  Aimed for kids, promotional material notes:

Launch yourself straight into the action with this epic WWE Annual!

Are you ready to step inside the ring with the biggest, baddest and most exciting WWE Superstars on the planet?

Then hold on tight – this epic annual is packed with everything a WWE fan could ever want!

Inside you'll find:

Superstar profiles on all your favourite WWE heroes and villains

Mighty match recaps with the best slams, crashes and jaw-dropping moments

Cool posters to stick on your wall

Fun puzzles and activities

Whether you're Team Cody Rhodes, Team Roman Reigns or cheering for someone else entirely ― this annual has something for every fan!

The next few weeks of WWE on A&E programming will feature:

Sunday 6/21:

4:00 PM - WWE Rivals The Rock vs. John Cena

5:00 PM - WWE Rivals "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Rock

6:00 PM - WWE Rivals Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle

7:00 PM - WWE Rivals Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns

10:01 PM - NEW - WWE LFG - "Elijah Holyfield continues his relationship with Apollo Crews, as they join forces in a tag team main event against Jaime Garcia and Malik Blade; Harlem Lewis looks to break from the pack while Braxton Cole receives a harsh dose of reality."

11:04 PM - NEW - WWE's Greatest Moments Elimination Chamber - "The elimination chamber has struck fear into WWE superstars for over 20 years, leading to the creation of its own namesake event; relive some of the shocking moments from the premium live event."

11:34 PM - NEW - "WWE's Greatest Moments Debuts of the 2000s - "Making a WWE debut is one of the most nerve-wrecking moments in a superstar's career; but for the fans, it's one of the most exciting things they can witness; the 2000s certainly proved to be a time of future Hall of Famers."

Sunday 6/28:

5:00 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments Royal Rumble: 80's & 90's

5:30 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments nWo

6:00 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments Raw in the '90s

6:30 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments John Cena

7:00 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments Money in the Bank Cash-Ins

7:30 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments Shocking Comebacks

8:00 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments Andre the Giant

8:30 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments Booker T

9:00 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments WrestleMania in the 80s

9:30 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments SummerSlam in the 2000s

10:01 PM - WWE LFG - NEW - "Booker T has very specific coaching instructions for Kali Armstrong and Layla Diggs, with all eyes laser focused on their main event performance."

11:04 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments Dusty Rhodes - NEW - "No one thrilled audiences quite like "The American Dream," Dusty Rhodes; whether it be on a microphone or inside the squared circle, Dusty was in a league of his own."

11:34 PM - WWE's Greatest Moments Entrances of the '90s - NEW - "A great WWE entrance doesn't just hype the match, it can create a larger-than-life icon; witness some of the most memorable entrances of the incredible era of the 90s such as Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and much more!"

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