Today's News

WWE office shake up:

WWE are moving people around, the most notable change is Stephanie McMahon who along with 4 other office staff have been promoted into top level executive positions within the promotion. This is in preparation for the WWE Network's launch, which is privately set for the night after Elimination Chamber in February 2014.

The biggest and most relevant change to you, the wrestling and WWE fans is that Triple H has now been put in sole and complete control of the WWE creative department, WWE confirmed this with a brief statement...

"Creative Writing now reports to Paul Levesque, EVP Talent and Live Events. In addition to Stephanie McMahon's expanded responsibilities as Chief Brand Officer, she will continue to maintain a presence on TV."

Personal Note...

Vince McMahon will still have a say in what happens though IMO, can't see him fading away into retirement... But could be wrong, maybe he feels he has done all he can for the promotion, and thinks it's time to move on?.

Tribute To The Troops:

WWE have announced their annual show will air on December 28 on NBC at 8/7C.

AJ Styles:

AJ Styles returned to TNA last night for an episode taped to air on Boxing Day, December 26. He interrupted the celebration of the new TNA Title holder, and declared himself the real champion, a match will happen to crown an undisputed champion at Genesis. However AJ Styles does not have a TNA contract, the two sides are talking about a new deal, but there is no contract in place at this time.

Steph selling stock:

Stephanie McMahon has sold 95,000 shares of WWE stock for just shy of $1.5 Million since the start of the month.

I am sexy dammit:

Sunny has defended herself from fans who say she is not as sexy as current WWE women, with an epic rant...

"Ya know, it aggravates me when a**holes try to break me down and compare me to the divas that are on tv today…. Seriously??? I'm gonna be 41 in SATURDAY!!!!! It's much easier to stay in shape when you're 22 and didn't just have a f##king hysterectomy that cuts your gd stomach muscles apart!!!! What the f##k do you want from my life??? Sure, there are hotter girls on tv now…. But NO ONE, and I repeat NO ONE could touch me in the looks / personality / talent / charisma department in the 90?s….. No one. ( ok, I think that explosion has to be a status…. And it felt soooo good!). Call me a cocky b---h, but f##k it. Love me, hate me…. It's who I am…. And no one's opinion is gonna change that!! Ok… Done ranting… Shower time…. Busted my a** in the gym today… What did you haters do? Play video games??"

TNA sign AAA star:

TNA have reportedly signed Xtreme Tiger from the Mexican promotion.

WrestleMania 31:

WWE are preparing to announce the winner of the bid to host WrestleMania 31.

Leading nominees are Philadelphia and Santa Clara, or San Jose California.

Jake The Snake:

Jake The Snake has been voted WWE's greatest trash talker, beating the likes of Steve Austin, The Rock and Bobby Heenan.

WWE stars not to sell losses:

WWE are training talent to sell their character not the match result, and to perform and engage with their fans in a positive manner when in the arena or on TV.

WWE sign Orton:

WWE have signed the teenage cousin of Randy Orton, Jasper is 18 and has just left school. He will join up with NXT soon, but must first recover from a knee injury.

Sin Cara not done?:

Sources within WWE have confirmed Luis Alvirde (Original Sin Cara) is still under contract until January of next year, and that WWE have an option to renew the contract if they so wish.

The promotion have released this statement...

"The original performer behind the Sin Cara mask remains under contract to WWE. WWE will continue to invest in the character and retain it as part of WWE programming."

Personal Note...

''Continue to invest in the character'', but what about Alvirde?, maybe they intend to repackage him, maybe he will be able to win the role back?, maybe they did what they did on Raw to give him a kick up the butt in the hopes he will knuckle down and improve, we will have to wait and see.

Superstar of the year:

WWE have listed it's candidates for the superstar of the year slammy award, they are as follows...

* John Cena

* Randy Orton

* CM Punk

* Daniel Bryan

* Big Show

* Brock Lesnar

Shawn Michaels will present the award on Monday's Raw.

Also announced, nominees for Total Diva of the year, to be presented by Eve Torres...

* AJ Lee

* Cameron and Naomi

* Natalya

* Kaitlyn

* Eva Marie

* The Bella Twins

And double cross of the year to be presented by The Shield...

* Triple H and Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam

* Shawn Michaels and Daniel Bryan at Hell In a Cell

* Mark Henry and John Cena retirement angle on RAW

* Paul Heyman screwing CM Punk at Money in the Bank

WWE promote next WCW DVD:

"Starrcade! Halloween Havoc! The Great American Bash! Road Wild! For the first time ever, collect all the greatest pay-per-view matches and moments from the rich history of World Championship Wrestling. During the 1990?s, WCW showcased numerous legends of sports entertainment, producing an annual slate of wildly successful pay-per-view events. From Ric Flair's championship clashes with the enigmatic Sting, to the n.W.o running roughshod over the promotion, early thrillers between legends Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio, and brawls amidst a sea of Harleys at Strugis, "The Place Where the Big Boys Play" brought the primetime audience to their feet. In this 3-disc DVD/2-disc blu-ray set, relive these historic years and celebrate WWE's greatest rival in sports entertainment."

CM Punk:

CM Punk says his ribs are ''Busted'' and he is working in a great deal of pain.

Hall Of Famer attacks WWE:

Sgt. Slaughter has criticized WWE for dropping the ball with Dolph Ziggler and Daniel Bryan, he says he fought for the two stars to be given a better spot on the show and that WWE have not been ''Fair'' in the treatment of the two men...

"I don't think he's [Bryan] being treated fairly," Slaughter said. "[The people at WWE] are making him work awfully hard to be successful and he's not letting them down. He's working harder than ever. He's like a giant slayer. He takes on the biggest and the best. Kind of like Dolph Ziggler -- he's another talent I thought he wasn't being used right, and I brought it up in several production meetings that they shouldn't do his character as they were."

WWE Christmas TV schedule released:

WWE will tape it's show's on an altered schedule over the festive period, here is the dates...

* Mon, Dec. 16 Live RAW at the American Airlines Center Dallas, TX.

* Tue, Dec. 17 RAW at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX, to air on Mon, Dec. 23.

* Wed, Dec. 18 SmackDown at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX, to air Friday of the same week.

* Thu, Dec. 19 SmackDown at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX, to air on Fri, Dec. 27

The Rock:

The Rock continues to remember his friend and co-star Paul Walker, tweeting this official tribute video, made by the producers of the ''Fast'' movies...

There is a wrestling reference, other than The Rock's appearance in the video.

New Alum:

This time... Francine.

QUESTION OF THE DAY...

With Triple H and Stephanie taking ever more responsibities and powers at the top of WWE, are we seeing the end of Vince McMahon's era at the top of wrestling, and if so, will he be missed, or is the time right for him to pass the ball on to the younger generation???