Schedule released
MLS releases the schedule for the first week of play, as well as all home opening games. The first game of the season will take place on March 6, 2015, with the defending champion Galaxy hosting the Fire. MLS feels that:
The opening week of our 20th regular season will be one of the most exciting in recent memory,
iLens announcement
Apple announces the release of iLens, a smart contact lens that is activated by a series of the user’s blinks. Set to release in May, the iLens has all the features of the iPhone, including the camera. iLens designer, Parker Johnson:
Cellphones have become a huge social faux pas. Nothing is ruder than the glow of an iPhone at a restaurant. That’s why iLens is so great. You can be playing Candy Crush or watching football and no one will ever notice. They may just think you have a tic. However, if the ticking becomes involuntary, consult a physician immediately. The best part about the iLens may be the camera. Ever wish you could’ve capture a photo, but didn’t have time to fiddle with your phone? The iLens captures everything automatically, so you’ll never miss an Instagram, even selfies. All you have to is look into a mirror and wink.
Team America screening canceled
Paramount Pictures cancels the screening of Team America: World Police, across America. The Alamo Drafthouse in Dallas, Texas and many others were set to play the screening but has cancelled all showings in a public announcement.
Due to to circumstances beyond our control, the Team America 12/27 screening has been cancelled. We apologize & will provide refunds today.
RAW reunion announcement
WWE announces a special Monday Night RAW titled “RAW Reunion” for the January 19th, 2015 edition of the program. The company is advertising Hogan, Michaels, Hall and Nash to make special appearances at the event.
Program moved to Thursday nights
WWE announces Smackdown will start airing on Thursday nights on the SyFy network starting January 15th, 2015. This is the programs second night change in its 15 year run.
New book announced
WWE announces a new biographical release about the life of Warrior. The book is titled Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever: The Legend of a WWE Hero. WWE releases statement:
Through both action and candid photographs, personal ephemera, including original Warrior art and detailed journal entries, insider stories and exclusive interviews with WWE legends, and intimate accounts from the Warrior family, this unique biography brings the legacy of The Ultimate Warrior to life like never before. Relive the Warrior’s most intense matches and rivalries, and get to know the man behind the face paint in this one-of-a-kind volume. Filled with intense action and little-known details, Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever is a celebration of the Superstar who left an inimitable mark on WWE and redefined sports entertainment for generations.
Debut match announcement
ROH announces Patron’s debut match with the company will be against Daniels in singles competition. The match will take place on January 3rd of 2015 in Nashville, TN.
Royal Rumble announcement
WWE announces Reigns as the first official entrant in the 2015 Royal Rumble match that will be held at the pay-per-view of the same name. The event is being held on January 25th of 2015 in Philadelphia, PA. The announcement reads:
One Superstar has already thrown his name into the ring for the 2015 Royal Rumble Match — Roman Reigns, the runner-up in last year’s melee. The 2014 Slammy Award winner for Superstar of the Year put in an unbelievable performance last January, tossing a record-breaking 12 Superstars from the Rumble before being eliminated by the winner, Batista.
Announces new TV show
Carter takes to Twitter to announce TNA will air a new television program on their TV home home at Destination America. The program is titled TNA Unlocked and will air on Saturday, January 17th of 2015.
See @IMPACWRESTLING in a whole new way with the brand new IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED on @DestAmerica Saturdays at 10AM ET starting Jan 17!
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) December 13, 2014
Debut date set
ROH announces Del Rio (under the ring name Alberto El Patron) will officially debut for the company on January 3rd, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Del Rio comments:
Ring of Honor has been doing fantastic things. There’s a lot of excitement surrounding this company and I look forward to competing against the best of the best in ROH in 2015
Debut on Destination America press release
TNA issues a press release including details on their Destination America television debut.
Destination America welcomes IMPACT WRESTLING with a marathon on Wednesday, January 7 from 9 AM-9 PM ET, looking back at the biggest moments and most heated rivalries, leading into the special live broadcast from 9-11 PM ET. IMPACT WRESTLING on Destination America premieres in its permanent time slot Friday nights from 9-11 PM ET starting January 16, immediately followed by an encore from 11 PM-1 AM ET. Miss a matchup or just cant get enough? Check out IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED on Saturdays from 10 AM-12 PM ET beginning January 17 for a reloaded edition of the previous weeks IMPACT WRESTLING that will be a whole new viewing experience featuring extra content and never-before-seen footage.
Special appearance announcement
WWE announces Edge and Christian will make a special appearance on the final edition of Monday Night RAW of 2014 on December 29th. The event is being held at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. and will air live on the USA Network.
Televised debut announcement
WWE releases a teaser video revealing that Steen (under the ring name Kevin Owens) will debut at NXT Takeover aired exclusively on the WWE Network on December 12th, 2014.
Closing engineering office in Russia
Google is closing its engineering office in Russia, but will continue to have employees in the country to focus on other areas. Google declines to comment on the reason for the closure or how many employees will be affected, but says it is still committed to its users in Russia.
We are deeply committed to our Russian users and customers and we have a dedicated team in Russia working to support them.
Unveils new logo
Carter takes to Twitter to unveil TNA’s new logo for Impact Wrestling’s Destination America television debut.
https://twitter.com/TNADixie/status/542710395572871168/photo/1
Appearance announcement
WWE adds Hogan to advertising for Monday Night RAW on December 22nd, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Q&A Events announcement
Ross announces through his blog that he will be making appearances for Q&A events on January 23 in Sayerville, New Jersey at the Starland Ballroom and January 25 in Philadelphia at Trocadero Theater.
Ziggler vs Harper announced for TLC
WWE announces that Ziggler will receive another rematch for the Intercontinental Championship against Harper at TLC on pay-per-view on December 14th. The bout will be contested as a ladder match.
Tag Team title match announced
WWE announces Miz and Sandow will defend their WWE World Tag Team Championships against The Uso Brothers on the TLC pay-per-view on December 14th.
Announced as RAW guest host
Green is announced as the special guest host for the Slammy Award special episode of WWE Monday Night RAW. This will be Green’s second appearance as the guest host of the program.