CableFax.com has an article up looking at WWE using the WWE App to engage fans and making the App more than just a “second screen” experience. Rob Bernstein, WWE’s VP Editorial Director of Digital and Print said, “It’s a part of our show. We don’t consider it second screen anymore. It’s adjunct programming.” WWE has a staff of 10 people managing the WWE App, including writers, a producer, a camera guy, a talent wrangler and full tech support. After each episode of RAW, WWE evaluates what the fans thought of the show by analyzing data from the WWE App and social media. On Tuesday mornings, a full report goes out…

The following is the scheduled lineup for the Ring Of Honor television taping on Saturday at the Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee: – AJ Styles vs. Roderick Strong – Jay Briscoe issued an open challenge to Adam Cole – Chris Hero vs. Kevin Steen – Silas Young vs. Tommaso Ciampa – Top Prospect Tournament (Cory Hollis, Raymond Rowe, Bill Daly, Cheeseburger, Andrew Everett, The Romantic Touch, Kongo, and Hanson) – Special appearance by “Rowdy” Roddy Piper If anyone is attending the ROH TV taping, feel free to submit a live report to be published here on the website. Update On AJ Styles’ Long-Term Future Plans — Will He End Up In…

The following are highlights from the latest online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross: On the WWE Network: “Big day for WWE fans and those that earn a living within WWE. The long awaited announcement regarding the new, WWE Network is set for later today in Las Vegas. This will be a critical day in WWE history, one way or another… One major key to the success of this Network is the development of NEW programming as it cannot be only about the old, tape libraries. I can see live, interactive programming being produced on a daily basis which, if true, then it provides several talents with opportunities…

– WWEShop.com is running a 1-day sale, with championship belts 20% off until midnight. – Tickets for the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony (4/5) at the New Orleans Arena during WrestleMania weekend go on sale this Saturday. For more information, visit WWE.me. – WWE’s latest “30 Second Fury” video looks back at Jake Roberts’ DDT: With Jake “The Snake” Roberts making a triumphant appearance on Old School Raw, we decided to feature the maneuver that he made famous; the DDT. Check out some of “The Snake’s” DDT and other WWE Superstars and Divas variations of his move. * PHOTO: Friday Night’s TNA Live Event From A Half-Empty High School…

– Despite some technical issues that fans experienced trying to purchase WWE Hall of Fame ceremony tickets during the online pre-sale, tickets still sold very well. Tickets are now on sale to the general public and the event is expected to sell out. On RAW, we saw WWE announce The Ultimate Warrior as the first member of the Class of 2014. Despite the fact that WrestleMania is taking place in New Orleans, there are no plans for this year’s Hall of Fame class to have a “Mid-South Wrestling” theme. WWE is going to be focusing on “30 Years of WrestleMania” instead. – WWE Superstar Kane was a guest this week…

Click:chinese lantern film prop The following is an excerpt from a new Grantland interview with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross: What’s your current status with WWE? Do you have a Legends contract or are you totally done with them? I have a Legends agreement. If you put a gun to my head, I honestly couldn’t tell you how much longer it’s in effect. If they need somebody to go in for a DVD or video-game work, things like that, I can help out as a freelancer. You were last seen as a WWE employee at SummerSlam, hosting a rather controversial panel discussion for WWE 2K14, where Ric Flair seemed…

– John Cena tweeted the following after Sunday night’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view: pic.twitter.com/0llsrwWGsB — John Cena (@JohnCena) January 27, 2014 – Bray Wyatt tweeted the following after Sunday night’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view: I will build my empire next to the sea, so I can laugh from my throne as my enemies drown #FollowTheBuzzards — Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) January 27, 2014 BIG PLANS In Store For RAW Tonight (MUST READ) — Click Here!

Click:forged ball valve The following are highlights from a recent interview with WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose from TheClassical.org: On the early days of The Shield concept, how it was pitched to him, etc: It wasn’t ever pitched to us. It was very out of nowhere. It was a secret kind of idea. I have an idea—I’ll save that for another time—[of] what the original, original idea was. It’s just been ever-evolving. One day, it was just like, ‘All right, you three are going to wear black turtlenecks and run in and beat up Ryback,’ and we’re just like, ‘Uh, okay.’ At the time, you’re like, ‘I don’t even care.’ I…

As previously reported, Stephanie McMahon recently met with former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler in New York to discuss the possibility of signing her to a deal to return to the company. Apparently a possible Hall Of Fame induction is rumored as part of the deal as well. According to PWInsider.com, WWE wants Keibler to have a big role at WrestleMania XXX, possibly as a “backstage correspondent” throughout the show. It should be noted that nothing is official yet as far as whether or not she will actually return to the company, but as noted, the offer was lucrative enough this time around that Keibler is reportedly giving it strong consideration.…

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