Hunter Rider is now available as a DLC on the Wrestling Thread -- Part 80

[Dr. Evil]

Did not know that the WWE had an office in Istanbul, Singapore and Shanghai:

WWE has issued the following press release:

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. : WWE Expands Its Office In India

MUMBAI, India, December 19, 2012 - WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the appointment of Mayuri Pitale as Consumer & Promotions Licensing (CPL) Manager and Carl Sequeira as Marketing Manager in its India office. The appointment of these two key positions is a testament to WWE's growth in India and ongoing commitment to developing that market.

Pitale will be responsible for spearheading the licensing and retail expansion for WWE in India, and Sequeira will be responsible for executing marketing campaigns to help develop and grow the brand and support WWE's various lines of business across the region.

Mayuri Pitale joins WWE India from EXTEND Brands, India's first independent licensing agency, specializing in licensed merchandise and live events. Prior to this, Mayuri worked with MTV Networks India Ltd. (Viacom) managing their India consumer products business where she pioneered many initiatives such as MTV credit cards & MTV prepaid SIM cards.

Carl Sequeira comes to WWE from FILA, where he spent three years as Marketing Head, having been a part of the start-up team that launched the brand in India in 2009. Prior to that, he was with experiential marketing company "Below the Line" for five years. Carl has a Business Management degree from Welingkar Institute of Business in Mumbai, and brings a great deal of brand building experience to his position.

Both employees are based in Mumbai and will report to Rukn Kizilbash, the General Manager of WWE India.

About WWE:
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 600 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Istanbul and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

 

[Karelia]

Daniel Bryan & Kane seem like some of the coolest/down to earth people in WWE.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Daniel Bryan & Kane seem like some of the coolest/down to earth people in WWE.

From what I can tell, Kane might be the smartest guy on the roster (except for maybe Otunga).

 

[JabarR]

Since AJ is going Heel does this mean Eve is going Face and that AJ arranged the hit on Kaitlyn

I don't think so!!!!! Yeah, AJ maybe heel to ya'll, but I have a feeling her heel run will be brief and here's why (at 3:30)..........................

[YT]yLBcFUhSAnw[/YT]

 

[Dark Sentinel]

I don't know if this has been posted already

http://www.wpxi.com/videos/news/pittsburgh-area-boy-battling-cancer-meets-hero-wwe/vkdYf/

but either way.

I have no shame in saying that I teared up a bit, and for all the right reasons. Say what you will about their storylines, WWE, and the wrestlers they employ, know how to make a kid's day. Just good stuff.

 

[Dark Sentinel]

Hmm....would be nice if Orton got in the WHC picture again. Randy's always been a top tier performer.

 

[Benstamania]

At putting everyone to sleep.

 

[Lobo]

Orton is great as a heel

 

[Nightmare]

What happened to that heel turn anyway? Must of got lost in the shuffles with del rio's face turn. I seriously think wwe has no future plans whatsoever and goes day to day.

 

[cabel]

Did Kermit really make a don't ask don't tell joke?

 

[bullets]

I don't know if this has been posted already

http://www.wpxi.com/videos/news/pittsburgh-area-boy-battling-cancer-meets-hero-wwe/vkdYf/

That was heartwarming and I hope bone-crusher recovers.

CM Punk once said in an interview that Ryder's worst enemy was himself, and I took that to mean that Ryder probably complains too much or wasn't adept at playing the political game.

It might of been at comic con , but I remember him saying that as well.

Yeah, me too. I don't like it either when a talent I like doesn't go anywhere, but then I remember what I was like as kid, worshipping the Ultimate Warrior and wondering what happened to make him go away, without knowing all the craziness he was responsible for backstage.

Not saying that Zack Ryder is like that, of course, but we all have to remember that even with the dirt sheets, we're only getting a partial view of the WWE's workings.

That's how I feel about the dirtsheets. They lead us in the right direction but we don't know every side of the story. We sit here in this thread bashing WWE on a weekly basis, but they seem to have different perception. Then sometimes it seems like they are "listening". Ryder seems like a cool guy though. I'm sure the truth of the matter will come out at some point.

 

[bullets]

 

[Havok83]

Wow, I feel dumb. I didnt realize Brogue Kick was spelled that way till Sheamus showed up in a shirt wearing it on Monday. I always thought they were saying Bro Kick

AJ, Dolph, Vicki....predictable. At least this story is finally moving in a new direction

Punk should have won Superstar of the Year

Wow, HHH got a haircut. Is this his first appearance without the long hair?

Question. Is there an expiration date for how long a superstar can cash the Money in the Bank in? Cant believe Dolph is still holding his. Whats the longest someone went without using it?

 

[Hunter Rider]

Sheamus vs. Taker would be a good match, at least from a technical standpoint (not sure what the storyline would be). I really like Sheamus' in-ring ability, the ability to put on a good big man vs. big man match is a rare gift in this industry.

Sheamus is a great worker, I recently watched his matches with Show and the one from HIAC was particularly good, but I think it will be Punk vs Taker at Mania.

I don't know if this has been posted already

http://www.wpxi.com/videos/news/pittsburgh-area-boy-battling-cancer-meets-hero-wwe/vkdYf/

but either way.

To their credit WWE do great charity work.

Thank you. I swear its impossible to take a bad picture of AJ's body. She ALWAYS looks hot. Even just standing there doing nothing. She's got the perfect waist/hips/thighs ratio for a petite girl. Add that dynamic personality and she's irresistable. Jay Lethal was one lucky dude.

She is petite perfection!

Im not a fan of big guys at all, but I got to tell you Im sold on Roman Reigns.The way he just casually took out Reys mask out and threw it in the ring was awesome.

He has good presence and a strong voice, last I saw of him he still needs a lot of polish on his ring work though and the 6 man TLC match was ideal for covering that weakness up.

Im curious to find out what's holding Ryder back. It doesn't make any sense to me.At least we're seeing new talent get called up to the main roster but it only takes one person in the inner circle to doubt you and hold you down

Triple H and Vince probably don't get Ryder at all and given his gimmick is so comedic and he had the audacity to get over on his own they probably decided not to even bother seeing if they could tap into his popularity and evolve his gimmick.

What happened to that heel turn anyway? Must of got lost in the shuffles with del rio's face turn. I seriously think wwe has no future plans whatsoever and goes day to day.

According to the reports Randy's heel turn is dependent on Sheamus being able to carry SD as the top face, I'd say the jury is very much still out on that.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Spoiler

WWE is taping the December 26th episode of Main Event tonight from Rochester, New York. Thanks to Pat Bailey for the following spoilers:

Dark Match:
* Aksana vs. Alicia Fox is up first for the dark match. Alicia gets the win with a scissors kick.

Main Event:

* A 20-man battle royal is announced. The winner will earn a shot at Antonio Cesaro's United States Title. The final four in the battle royal comes down to Wade Barrett, Zack Ryder, The Great Khali and Santino Marella. The Great Khali wins and will face Cesaro for the United States Title. Cesaro was on commentary and came in the ring to shake Khali's hand after the match.

* Matt Striker interviews Khali backstage. Cesaro attacks him but Khali lays him out and grabs the US Title. Khali tells Cesaro he will see him next week, January 2nd.

* Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre vs. Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel is up next. Gabriel and Kidd get the win.

Spoiler

WWE Smackdown (Airing Next FridayFriday)

* Sheamus kicks off SmackDown and says his New Year's resolution is to become World Heavyweight Champion. He calls out Big Show to the ring. Show comes out and says Sheamus won't be getting a title shot. Sheamus came for a fight and Booker T comes out. Show says Sheamus and nobody else in the locker room is worthy of a shot. Booker says the name of every Superstar will go into a tumbler and whoever gets picked will face Show for the title later tonight.

The entire locker room comes out to see who gets the title shot. Santino Marella's name is picked and he will face Big Show later tonight for the World Heavyweight Title.

* Epico vs. Brodus Clay is up next. Brodus wins a quick squash. Rosa Mendes gets in the ring and starts yelling at him after the match. Naomi and Cameron lay her out and then dance with Brodus and some kids.

* Backstage segment with Sheamus and Santino. Sheamus shows Santino how to beat Big Show with the Brogue Kick. Santino tries to do the kick and acts like he pulls his groin.

* Wade Barrett, Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes vs. Kane, Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston is up next. Barrett gets the win for his team by pinning Kofi.

* Backstage with Booker T and Big Show. Booker says Santino is injured so they will pick another name out of the tumbler. Booker says Show will find out soon enough who it is.

* Teddy Long brings in Big Show's opponent and it's Ricardo Rodriguez. Big Show laughs and knocks him out with a punch. Booker says this is ridiculous and Show leaves.

* Zack Ryder vs. Antonio Cesaro is up next. Cesaro wins a quick match.

: * The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler is up next. Big E Langston distracted The Miz, allowing for Ziggler to hit his finisher and get the win. Miz takes the mic and tells AJ Lee that no matter which Superstar she ends up with on New Years, the night will end with a bang. Ziggler attacks him and they go at it until Langston comes in and lays out Miz.

* Booker is backstage with a doctor and Ricardo Rodriguez. The doc says RR can't compete. Brad Maddox appears and asks Booker for one more chance. Booker says this is it and his match is up next. Alberto Del Rio comes in and says the next time he sees Big Show, he's going to open him like a pinata. Booker offers Del Rio the title shot against Show tonight and he accepts.

* Brad Maddox comes out with a mic. He says his New Years resolution is to become a WWE Superstar. His opponent Sheamus is out next. Sheamus wins a squash.

* The Usos beat Darren Young and Titus O'Neil in a quick match.

* Striker is backstage with Big Show. Show says if Del Rio wants to get knocked out tonight then he will make it a trifecta.

* Big Show vs. Del Rio in the main event. Show tries to leave the match but Sheamus comes out and attacks him, trying to get him back in the ring. The bell rings so it appears Show won by DQ. Show tries leaving again but the entire locker room comes out and throws him back in the ring. Sheamus hit him with a Brogue Kick and then celebrated to end it.

 

[HowardStark]

Really AJ being a Heel doesn't surprise me cause I Had a feeling Dolph and her would end up a Couple. They need to bring in a new good face wrestler like Trish or James. Is kaitlyn face or heel.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Really AJ being a Heel doesn't surprise me cause I Had a feeling Dolph and her would end up a Couple. They need to bring in a new good face wrestler like Trish or James. Is kaitlyn face or heel.

Kaitlyn is a face.

 

[Slushy]

Kaitlyn was a face last time I checked. Its weird how they're handling the Divas. Eve was kinda popular then did the heel turn and got a bigger reaction after turning on Ryder. And now they've taken their most Diva in AJ and turned her "heel" to lead to Eve going back to face again. It boggles the mind.

Hmm....would be nice if Orton got in the WHC picture again. Randy's always been a top tier performer.

I'm torn on it. On one hand, I want Orton to win the world title at Wrestlemania. He hasn't done that yet since Hunter was too much of a b*tch to finally put the guy over, but then again RKO is such a constant fu** up that giving him the title again so soon would send another bad message to the locker room.

What happened to that heel turn anyway?

They were teasing it back in May when Randy and Sheamus weren't getting along as Randy was starting his re-feud with Jericho (I'm assuming Randy would've won), but then he got suspended again and had that all scrapped.

 

[HowardStark]

I thought she was and a Feud between her and AJ would be interesting for they were once friends during NEXT.

 

[HowardStark]

Kaitlyn was a face last time I checked. Its weird how they're handling the Divas. Eve was kinda popular then did the heel turn and got a bigger reaction after turning on Ryder. And now they've taken their most Diva in AJ and turned her "heel" to lead to Eve going back to face again. It boggles the mind.



I'm torn on it. On one hand, I want Orton to win the world title at Wrestlemania. He hasn't done that yet since Hunter was too much of a b*tch to finally put the guy over, but then again RKO is such a constant fu** up that giving him the title again so soon would send another bad message to the locker room.

They were teasing it back in May when Randy and Sheamus weren't getting along as Randy was starting his re-feud with Jericho (I'm assuming Randy would've won), but then he got suspended again and had that all scrapped.

I think AJ is the one who took Out Kaitlyn and Layla likely was in on it. Layla does heel better then face.

 

[Dr. Evil]

if he had been in MMA instead of WWE, Big E Langston's nickname would have probably been the Babyface Assassin

 

[bullets]

Sheamus is a great worker, I recently watched his matches with Show and the one from HIAC was particularly good, but I think it will be Punk vs Taker at Mania.

Sheamus and Show seem to have good chemistry. I enjoyed their series of matches and also thought HIAC was the best encounter.

Triple H and Vince probably don't get Ryder at all and given his gimmick is so comedic and he had the audacity to get over on his own they probably decided not to even bother seeing if they could tap into his popularity and evolve his gimmick.

I've seen some veterans speak out about the current roster implying they don't step up or try hard enough. Meanwhile if someone does they seem to be buried for it. I know Ryder doesn't fit the mold . Vince and Triple H want "destroyers". They could of made more money with Ryder. It's just a waste of talent , imo.

 

[bullets]

They were teasing it back in May when Randy and Sheamus weren't getting along as Randy was starting his re-feud with Jericho (I'm assuming Randy would've won), but then he got suspended again and had that all scrapped.

They also teased a heel turn at the Survivor Series. I think it was more subtle though.

 

[HowardStark]

I wonder if Vicky would bring back Jericho as pay back to Dolph

 

[E-Man]

if he had been in MMA instead of WWE, Big E Langston's nickname would have probably been the Babyface Assassin

So you're saying he's a roided up as Josh Barnett?