First 2K15 image
Cena and Orton are featured in first screenshot from WWE 2k15 gameplay. The shot shows Cena having a stare down with Orton in the ring.
Reddit AMA
Jericho hosts an “Ask Me Anything” chat on Reddit. Jericho discusses wrestling, Fozzy and his current status with WWE.
I can’t balance both. Which [is] why I only come back to the WWE when Fozzy is taking a break. My WWE stints will be more like tours now. And this tour ends September in Nashville.
Summerslam title match added
WWE announces Diva’s Championship match for Summerslam pay-per-view on August 17th. The bout will feature A.J. Lee putting her championship on the line against challenger, Paige.
She’s going to be full of anger and she’s going to be better than ever. The girls so far have given me a great fight. Alicia Fox on Raw the other day really, really stuck it to me! But I still came out victorious. Tamina’s always been very dominating so I’ve really had a good run so far – so I look forward to AJ
Birthday appearance
WWE teases surprise special guests to join Hogan for Monday Night RAW special on August 11th for his birthday celebration. Hogan will be 61 years old.
I will be at RAW next week in Portland Oregon brother HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) August 4, 2014
Appearance announced
The Undertaker is announced to make first public appearance since Wrestlemania 30 at Wizard World’s Austin, Texas Comic-Con event on October 3rd.
For more than two decades, The Deadman has loomed over the WWE landscape like a menacing shadow, spelling out doom for those who dare cross him. Imbued with seemingly mystical abilities and preternatural in-ring ability, The Undertaker is a WWE great in a class by himself, and no list of legends would be complete without him
Summerslam match announced
Reigns will face Randy Orton at Summerslam on August 17th. The pair has been feuding over WWE title shots the past few weeks, now the two will meet in the ring.
Injured at RAW
Reigns is injured during match with Kane. WWE says Reigns requires six staples on his forehead. There is no mention of a concussion.
We brought Roman Reigns back to the trainer’s room after he sustained a laceration to his forehead when his forehead hit the ring post, We cleaned him up real well and put in six staples to close the wound. He’s going to be cleared for Smackdown.
First WWE appearance
Devitt arrives at WWE NXT to speak with Renee Young. The star speaks on making the jump to WWE and leaving fame in Japan behind.
It’s a very surreal experience so far. I get to meet all the boys at the performance center. Been trying to meet all the coaches and just trying to settle in.
Added to Summerslam panels
Sting is added to WWE Summerslam fan panels on Augst 16th and 17th. The events include revealing the WWE 2k15 playable character roster and Q&A sessions with the performers. Sting will be joined by Hulk Hogan, D-Generation-X and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Cut from Wrestlemania special
Bryan’s title victory and original match-up are cut from NBC’s Wrestlemania special. The special is cut from the original three hour format to one hour. The cut is made due to Bryan’s injury leaving him off WWE television for the time being.
The NBC special isn’t for the hardcore WWE fans who already paid WWE to see it. The special is to draw in new viewers or viewers once lost. It makes no sense to showcase a guy who they might get interested in, but then turn on Monday Night RAW and can’t see.
TV special gets 3.9 m viewers
0 CommentsWrestlemania 30 airs in television debut and scores 3.9 million viewers. Numbers are double last year’s 1.92 million viewers.
Wrestlemania television premiere
0 CommentsWWE brings Wrestlemania 30 to air on NBC at 7pm (central time). The pay-per-view will be shortened to a one hour format for the time slot. The one-hour broadcast shows 30 years of Wrestlemania highlights and features Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin and The Rock, plus matches including John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt, and Undertaker defending his WrestleMania undefeated streak Brock Lesnar.
Bleacher Report interview
Guerrero sits down with Bleacher Report to discuss her husband and her WWE run.
Anything the McMahons had me do, they believed in me. I always gave them 100 percent. It meant a lot, and I was honored that Stephanie wanted to be involved in my last night.
Comments on release
Tyler and Dylan comment on their respective WWE releases on Twitter. The men are two of the five performers released as part of WWE’s new financial plan.
I was probably the first guy to get fired while wearing a pink fanny pack in some time. I learned a lot and am thankful for the experience.
— Magnum Dak Draper (@MileHighMagnum) August 1, 2014
https://twitter.com/JodyCaptain/status/495208800857915393
Releases five performers
WWE comes to terms with the release of five wrestlers from the NXT brand. Garrett Dylan, Travis Tyler, Slate Randall, Mac Miles, and Dani Jax all part ways with the company.
Busted Open interview
Ross gives his thoughts about his WWE career:
I’ve said it a bunch of times, coming to WWE in 1993 was the best career move I ever made. I don’t owe them money and they don’t owe me any. We’re done. I have no regrets. The only thing I would have liked differently was the 3 bells palsy attacks and have to constantly explain to people why I don’t smile. I’d like to be more HD friendly. I wouldn’t change a thing and a lot of things are on the horizon.”
Stocks rise
The company’s stocks rise nearly 8% since the announcement of a new financial plan which includes a new pricing on the WWE Network. Stocks have risen to $13.05.
WWE execs did their homework and found people don’t want to pay $120 [a year] but they don’t mind paying $40 to $60
Network goes international
As part of a new business plan for the third quarter, WWE announces international expansion of WWE Network. Agreements are being made in India, China, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia and areas of the Middle East
Just as pay cablers like HBO see subscriptions rise and fall depending on when content is available, WWE has seen a similar effect around its live PPVs, considered the biggest draw on the to the network so far among the mostly 18-34-year old men who make up most of its demo, a sweet spot for advertisers.
Reports major loss
WWE posts $14.5 million loss in second quarter largely due to the failing WWE Network. The loss is less than the expected $15-$18 million.
WWE’s core business metrics remain strong, and WWE Network continues to be the single greatest opportunity to transform WWE’s business model. During the quarter, we developed plans to make WWE Network available globally starting August 12.
Canadian TV Deal
WWE announces new Canadian television deal with Rogers Communications. The deal makes Rogers exclusive distributor of pay-per-view events in Canada. The WWE Network will now be available to Canadian residents through this deal on Rogers channel 512 for a $11.99 monthly fee.
We are excited to expand our partnership with Rogers as we look for innovative ways to grow our brand and further the reach of our programming in Canada through their vast distribution channels and marketing platforms