The World Wrestling Federation is actually developing
plans to enhance its relationship with the NHRA. Look for
the WWF to take steps in becoming a key player within the
NHRA.
Look for MTV's "Whoop Ass Weekend" coming soon,
featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin. This will be a part of a
special "Celebrity Deathmatch" marathon. Production was
done last week in Los Angeles.
Chyna recorded some on-air promos for UPN's "Shasta
McNasty" program that will be airing soon.
Stone Cold, The Rock and the Road Dogg are the top three
merchandise sellers of the past month. Very impressive
showing for the Road Dogg.
I enjoyed the Rattlesnake's performance Thursday on "The
Martin Short Show." Of course, I am a Stone Cold mark,
according to "The King." Lawler's right, for once.
Chyna's Emmy attire was photographed thoroughly by the
media covering the red carpet entrance to the annual
television awards show. Look for photos of Chyna to pop
out (no pun intended) in a variety of publications in the
next few weeks.
USA Network will heavily promote Mankind's "GvsE"
appearance on Oct. 10. Don't forget about Mick's book.
The Wall Street Journal is preparing a feature on the
Federation soon, focusing on the business side of the
company.
The New York Post had an article on Tuesday highlighting
Ted Turner's management changes in his wrestling
company entitled, "Turned Pinned to Mat." More major
changes in Turnerland are almost a certainty, but will they
be made where most needed?
The Federation was featured in the "Cheers" section of TV
Guide. Anti-WWFer and TV Guide contributor Phil Mushnick
can't be too pleased.
SmackDown! is sold out of its advertising inventory for the
balance on 1999 on UPN.
The WWF New York restaurant will be open before the
end of the year. Mid-November has been discussed. Of
course, they'll be serving J.R.'s barbecue sauce, which
should be ready to roll in December or January.
Only an idiot would report that the WWF isn't doing well in
the television ratings for SmackDown! Hot shotting, my
Oklahoma ass.
We should all be so lucky to have the passion for our
business that our late friend Brian Hildebrand had.
The prime-time WWF Jakked broadcast on WWOR
Channel 9 last Saturday was the highest-rated program of
the day on channel 9, reaching 263,000 households.
The Wrestlemania Fan Fest is shaping up to be huge!
Meetings are ongoing regarding the planning and
organization of the March 31 weekend events.
WrestleMania 2000 will be Sunday, April 2, in Anaheim,
Calif.
Steve Austin tapes a "Nash Bridges" episode next week in
California, Sept. 21 - 24.
Is it so automatic that if Randy Savage were available that
he would be brought back to the Federation? Some folks
sure think so.
The Federation is discussing with FMW in Japan the
possibility of Shawn Michaels refereeing a special match
there in the near future.
Can you guess which wrestler requested Halloween off?
Answer to follow.
The Six Pack Challenge at Unforgiven has the opportunity
to be very good and, because of the number of
participants, has the chance to be bowling-shoe ugly.
Some lawsuits I've read about recently seem to be so
absurd that they are actually humorous.
Helluva football weekend, especially in the college ranks.
I'll be watching the Sooners take on the Baylor Bears
Saturday. Norman, Okla., is heaven on Earth on game day.
Viscera is doing very well and may have earned more
exposure (don't go there) because of his efforts.
The Dudleys are adjusting well in the World Wrestling
Federation and are readily being accepted throughout the
locker room. Solid guys who work hard. It's not that
complicated a formula.
SmackDown did a 4.5 rating Thursday, its highest number
in its four weeks on UPN. Almost 4.6 million households
tuned in!
This Monday's RAW is expected to be very hot in Houston!
Crowd is always into the Federation product and with a
new champion, you just never know what's going to
happen.
The World Wrestling Federation was expecting to make an
announcement of a major player's signing; however,
lawyers and agents tend to drag their feet. Too bad
because windows of opportunity stay open forever. |