– Roddy Piper’s now a stand-up comedian! Check out the full story here.
– For an article on new WWE developmental signing Chilly Willy, click here.
– WWE’s ECW DVD came out today, and all reports are it’s been a quick seller in the northeast. [Credit: PWInsider.com].
– There are many ECW DVD signings scheduled for this week, which started yesterday [Credit: PWTorch.com]:
Monday, November 15, 2004
Dayton, OH
TAZZ & PAUL HEYMAN will be signing copies of “The Rise & Fall of ECW” DVD starting at 4 PM at 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd STE 376, Dayton, OH, 45459-3705.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Trumbull, CT
TOMMY DREAMER will be signing copies of “The Rise & Fall of ECW” DVD starting at 4 PM at 5065 Main Street STE 178, Trumbull, CT, 06611-4202.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Washington, DC
RVD & DAWN MARIE will be signing copies of “The Rise & Fall of ECW” DVD starting at 4:30 PM at 6180 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770-1020.
Sunday, November 21, 2004
Syracuse, NY
RVD & DAWN MARIE will be signing copies of “The Rise & Fall of ECW” DVD starting at 2:30 PM at 9854 Carousel CTR, Syracuse, NY,13290-9801.
Monday, November 22, 2004
Elmira, NY
REY MYSTERIO will be signing copies of “The Rise and Fall of ECW” DVD starting at 4 PM at 3300 Chambers Road, Horseheads, NY, 14845-1404.
– Jakks Pacific announced a deal this morning that they and WWE have signed a licensing agreement to develop TV games based on WWE, with games including a controller and software sold as a unit that can be directly plugged into the TV. However, WWE has sent out a press release today saying the the above news from Jakks was a surprise, and they never contacted WWE prior to sending out the release. WWE also claims that the quote from Michelle Goldsmith of WWE was from July, and that “It no longer remains the view of Ms. Goldsmith or the management of WWE.” Stay tuned to InsidePulse’s Figures Zone for more on the WWE/Jakks relationship. [Credit: WrestlingObserver.com]
– The Dudley Boyz have been off of TV due to an injury angle worked vs. the Big Show, with WWE.com posting a story about Spike’s indifference to his brothers’ plight. This angle was written in to make the Dudz more fresh. [Credit: PWInsider.com]
– Brock Lesnar’s been seen in local MN commercials hawking excersize equiptment for the 2nd Wind chain. [Credit: PWTorch.com]
– Dory Funk Jr. has announced that WWE is coming to his “Funking Conservatory” this Friday, 11/19 to scout talent and speak. From the press release: “Steve will talk about what WWE is looking for in new wrestling talent and how to get there. The Funking Conservatory training camp is in session this week, Wednesday through Friday when Steve will be with us. If you are interested in training and performing under the watchful eye of a member of the WWE Talent Relations Department and listening to him speak about professional wrestling and what it takes to make it in the wrestling business, call us at 352-895-4658 or E-mail us at fuanku@dory-funk.com. We have limited space available.” [Credit: PWTorch.com, Dory-Funk.com]
