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RANDY “MACHO MAN” SAVAGE TO BE INDUCTED INTO WWE HALL OF FAME

RANDY “MACHO MAN” SAVAGE ™ TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE WWE® HALL OF FAME WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced today that Randy “Macho Man” Savage will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Hulk Hogan®. The posthumous ceremony will take place Saturday, March 28 at SAP Center, as a part of the WrestleMania® 31 Week activities. “Randy Savage was one of the most iconic Superstars in WWE history,” said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “While millions of fans around the world mourned his passing, they will now be able to celebrate his rightful induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.” One of the greatest stars in WWE history and a pop-culture icon known for his incredible athleticism, trademark “Ooh, Yeah” catchphrase and elaborate ring attire, Randy “Macho Man” Savage made his WWE debut in 1985. In 1986, he became Intercontinental Champion, holding the title for more than a year until losing it to Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat™ at WrestleMania III in one of the greatest matches in WWE histor

ION Television Enters The Ring With WWE Main Event

That's the question on the minds of ION Television executives, as they enter the ring of professional wrestling for the first time. The cable network has announced a new wrestling show, WWE Main Event , which will feature the popular wrestler Superstars and Divas from Vince McMahon's colorful roster. The one-hour original series will feature all the soapy action popularized on shows like USA Network's Monday Night Raw -- set to expand to three live hours of programming in July -- and Friday Night SmackDown, currently airing on Syfy. Storylines begun on those other shows will be furthered on the new ION series. “ION Television is delighted to begin a new partnership with such a successful and well-recognized franchise as WWE,” Brandon Burgess, CEO, ION Media Networks, says in a statement. “We look forward to introducing our ION audience to all of the excitement and drama WWE has to offer as well as welcoming a passionate new fan base to the network.” WWE Main Event w

Inside Out Starring Triple H & Michael Rapaport In Select Theaters Sept. 9th

On Friday Inside Out will hit select theaters and arrive on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 27th. The film stars “Triple H” Levesque, Michael Rapaport, Parker Posey, Julie White, Michael Cudlitz and Bruce Dern . For the last thirteen years AJ ( Triple H ) has been behind bars, convicted of manslaughter for killing a man who intended to kill his best friend, Jack ( Michael Rapaport ) a high-strung low-level mobster. Now released, AJ wants nothing more than to start a small business and live a life free of crime. Unfortunately, within hours of leaving prison, Jack involves AJ in an accidental shooting leaving a man dead. Theaters: Arizona Mills- (480) 820-0387 – Tempe, AZ Chino Hills 18 – (909) 627-8010 – Chino Hills, CA Harkins Northfield 18 – (303) 595-4275 – Denver, CO Regal Palace 18 – (305) 221-3402 – Miami, FL Channelside Cinemas Stadium 9 & IMAX – (813) 221-0700 – Tampa, FL Mall of America 14 – (952) 851-0074 – Bloomington, MN Crownpoint Stadium 12 – (704) 847-

Kenny Powers: K-SWISS CEO -- Behind the Scenes

Whoever in behind this campaign over at K-swiss is doing an AMAZING job. Here is the next chapter in their Tubes campaign. \Watch K-Swiss CEO Kenny Powers kick corporate butt while creating his first marketing campaign with his new chiefs of staff: All-Pro NFL stars Matt Cassel and Patrick Willis , MMA Champions Jon "Bones" Jones and Urijah Faber , America's Toughest Trainer Jillian Michaels , WWE legend Rey Misterio and Olympic hopeful Josh Cox . See the full campaign Monday 7/11/11. Watch the video after the Jump... Please Leave A Comment-

Why Are So Many Wrestlers Dying That Were At WrestleMania VII

In light of Randy Savage's passing on Friday due to an automobile accident in Seminole, Florida, a report was posted comparing WWE wrestler death stats to similar sized samples in other fields of sports and entertainment. The report states that of the 51 talents who appeared at the 1991 WWE pay-per-view WrestleMania VII , 14 have died prematurely— "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich, Dino Bravo, Andre the Giant, Joey Marella, "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith, Mr. Perfect, Miss Elizabeth, Hawk, Hercules, Big Boss Man, Earthquake, Sensational Sherri, Crush and Randy Savage. This list does not include Gorilla Monsoon (62, natural causes) and Lord Alfred Hayes (76). By comparison, of the 44 professional football players who started on both offense and defense at Superbowl XXV between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants, all remain alive. For professional boxing, of the 44 boxers to hold a major world championship in 1991 (WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO)

RIP Randy "Macho Man" Savage

TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his vehicle. Earlier this month, Savage celebrated his 1-year anniversary with his new wife Lynn. Savage was 58. Macho Man began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase "Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh." Savage was so popular, he became the spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid '90s ... and became virtually synonymous with the brand. UPDATE : Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median ... through oncoming traffic ... and "collided head-on with a tree." Savage was transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries. Savage's wife was a passenger in the vehicle during the collision -- but survived with "minor injuries." She was transported to a

WWE's Tough Enough Is Back

Who's The Next Miz Or Morrison  USA Network is bringing back WWE Tough Enough as its first reality series in 5 years. The top cable network this morning announced it has given a ten-episode order to the a non-scripted series, which will be produced by Shed Media USA in collaboration with World Wrestling Entertainment. The show, featuring 12 contestants vying for the grand prize, a contract with WWE, will debut on April 4, the day after WrestleMania XXVII and immediately following USA’s staple WWE Monday Night Raw at 11 PM. As of 2010, the only Tough Enough winner still wrestling for WWE is John Hennigan. He is currently wrestling as John Morrison on the Raw brand. Hennigan and Tough Enough I winner Maven Huffman are the only two Tough Enough winners to win championships in the WWE, with Hennigan winning both the ECW Championship and WWE Intercontinental Championship and Huffman winning the WWE Hardcore Championship. Christopher Nowinski , who didn't win Tough Enough, al

2010 Best Wrestling Moments

Wrestling Just Ain't The Same As 2011 quickly approaches, it's time to reflect on the 10 biggest pro wrestling stories of 2010. 1. Shawn Michaels retires : His body battered after 26 years inside the ring, Michaels decided to call it a career. But before leaving World Wrestling Entertainment, the 45-year-old Michaels turned in one final performance worth remembering: a fabulous headline bout last April against The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 26. Unlike Ric Flair, another grappling legend who resurfaced in 2010, Michaels actually seems committed to staying out of action. Michaels could return as a guest referee for Wrestlemania 27 provided The Undertaker is able to wrestle following recent rotator cuff surgery. Read more after Jump.. 2. The short-lived Monday night " war ": So much for TNA Wrestling recapturing the magic of the mid-1990s, when World Championship Wrestling and WWE battled for television ratings supremacy. After a January special drew surprisi

Triple H To Star In "The Chaperone"

Triple H To Star In "The Chaperone" And today WWE announced that Triple H (Hunter Hearst Helmsley) will be the lead in the upcoming WWE film The Chaperone . The project will be directed by Stephen Herek who helmed some the 80s movies that grew up with (Bill & Ted’s Excellent adventure, Critters, Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead). Co-starring Kevin Corrigan (American Gangster), Ariel Winter (Modern Family) and Annabeth Gish (X-Files). Here is the press release and synopsis of the film: WWE® SUPERSTAR TRIPLE H® CHAPERONES WWE STUDIOS’ LATEST COMEDY – “The Chaperone” Also Stars Kevin Corrigan, Ariel Winter, and Annabeth Gish – STAMFORD, Conn., June 7, 2010– WWE Studios announced today that actors Kevin Corrigan (“American Gangster”), Ariel Winter (“Modern Family”) and Annabeth Gish (“The West Wing”) have joined WWE® Superstar Paul “Triple H” Levesque (“Blade: Trinity”) in the cast of the studios’ upcoming comedy, “The Chaperone.” The film will begin princ

UFC's Brock Lesnar In For A Fight

UFC's Brock Lesnar In For A Fight And It's Not In The Octagon This lets you know that no one is invisible. Even the toughest guys in the world. My best goes out To Brock and wish him a speedy recovery.I for one want to see him fight again. His life was now about family, training and humble hard work. It was the antithesis of his days making millions in the cutthroat, 300-days-on-the-road, close-down-the-nightclubs-fast-lane of the WWE. That was an existence he grew to detest, so much so that five years ago he walked away from a multi-million dollar contract with no job. Then an interesting thing happened. By moving to real fighting, he found the real Brock Lesnar. “This is who I am,” he said. “I’m a fighter.” Now Lesnar is in for the biggest fight of his life; dealing with a serious illness – at this point just described as “bacterial infection in his intestinal tract.” He had “minor surgery” in Bismarck, N.D. Tuesday, according to UFC president Dana White. “Not 100 (percen

Tooth Fairy Movie Trailer Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Tooth Fairy Movie Trailer Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson I have been a huge fan of The Rock, Sorry I mean Dwayne Johnson Since his days in the WWE. He has such a huge personality and everything to go with it. I don't think that he has made a bad movie yet, Yes they are geared more towards the kids, But I still enjoy watching them with my daughters. When a pro hockey player, nicknamed the Tooth Fairy for his ability to knock out other players' teeth, dashes the hopes of a young boy, he is ordered to one week's hard labor as the real Tooth Fairy. Movie Also Stars Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews, Ryan Sheckler ,Billy Crystal and Chris Noth Movie is due out on January 22nd, 2010 Related News- Tooth Fairy Poster Revealed Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Please Leave A Comment-

Tooth Fairy Poster Revealed Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Tooth Fairy Poster Revealed Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson I have been a huge fan of The Rock, Sorry I mean Dwayne Johnson Since his days in the WWE. He has such a huge personality and everything to go with it. I don't think that he has made a bad movie yet, Yes they are geared more towards the kids, But I still enjoy watching them with my daughters. When a pro hockey player, nicknamed the Tooth Fairy for his ability to knock out other players' teeth, dashes the hopes of a young boy, he is ordered to one week's hard labor as the real Tooth Fairy. Movie is due out on January 22nd, 2010 Please Leave A Comment-

Is The WWE The New Talk Show Circuit?

Is The WWE The New Talk Show Circuit? Hollywood is trying something new and it's working.I like the Idea of Hollywood adding to wrestling and giving it a like spice to the shows, also adds a flare to the WWE that has been lacking in years. WWE has been lacking the superstar power with Personality that once ruled the show " The Rock , Stone Cold and Hulk Hogan " And I think that this will be bring back the Old School audience like myself that gave up on the WWE years ago. Celebrities and their handlers may have found an unusual alternative to the traditional talkshow circuit when promoting projects: a wrestling ring. For the past two months, World Wrestling Entertainment has essentially handed over its "Monday Night Raw" show on USA Network to guest hosts, who arrange matches and interact with the WWE's wrestlers while touting their new movies, TV shows, books and other fare. Jeremy Piven recently stepped into the ring to promote his laffer "The Goods: