Tag Archives: NFL

NFL Legend To Appear As Special Guest On Monday’s WWE RAW

The USA Network issued the following today: THE PREMIERE OF USA’S NEW ORIGINAL REALITY SERIES “THE MOMENT” THE “WWE 2013 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY” HONORS LEGENDS AND WEDDING PLANS ARE JEOPARDIZED ON “PSYCH” It’s a momentous week ahead on USA Network with the original reality series premiere of THE MOMENT, the historic WWE 2013  Continue Reading »

WWE Developmental Talent Released

Wrestling-News.net can confirm that WWE developmental talent TAC (Brandon Carter) has been released from his deal with the company. Carter, who joined the company on a developmental contract earlier this year, previously played college football for the Texas Tech University, receiving All-American honors and was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free  Continue Reading »

The Rock To Appear During The NFL Super Bowl

It’s being reported that The Rock is starring in a new 30 second ad for The Milk Processor Education Program (the folks that did the “Got Milk” campaign years ago). That ad will debut during the Super Bowl on February 3rd.  Advertising during the Super Bowl, is one of the most coveted time slots for marketers.

John Cena Announced As NY Jets’ Honorary Captain For Sunday’s NFL Game

WWE announced on their official Twitter account that John Cena will serve as the New York Jets’ honorary captain this Sunday for their game against the Indianapolis Colts. “WWE Superstar @JohnCena will serve as @NYJets honorary captain at Sunday’s game vs. @NFLColts & lead the J-E-T-S #JetsJetsJets! chant! @NFL”

Son Of WWE Hall Of Famer Signs Huge NFL Contract

James Laurinaitis, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Joe “Road Warrior Animal” Laurinaitis and nephew of former WWE RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis has signed a new five-year deal with the St. Louis Rams worth $41.5m, with $23.5m of the contract guaranteed. More on the contract situation is available in full at this link.

Dixie Carter Discusses Brandon Jacobs Appearance On Last Night’s Impact

TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter noted on her official Twitter account, as well as in an interview with FOXSports.com that the company are already planning discussions with New York Giants’ Brandon Jacobs for his post-NFL career, stating that Jacobs may have a future in the wrestling business. Speaking to FOXSports, Dixie stated the following, “If  Continue Reading »

Three Long-Term WWE Executives Gone From The Company

In a surprising move out of the WWE earlier in the week, the company let Jim Connelly, Florence DiGiorgio and Dean Miller go, this according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Connelly had been with the WWE since early 1999 when he left as Managing Director of NFL Europe and Senior Vice President  Continue Reading »

Photo: Gov. Chris Christie At The WWE WrestleMania 29 Press Conference

The following photo, courtesy of the official Twitter account of NYC & Company’s Communications and Government Affairs office features Governor Chris Christie at the WWE WrestleMania 29 press conference earlier today in East Rutherford, New Jersey. As we announced on the website, WWE WrestleMania 29 will take place at the Metlife Stadium on April 7th,  Continue Reading »

TNA Wrestling Confirm Brandon Jacobs Appearance On Thursday’s Impact

TNA Wrestling sent out the following: Super Bowl Champ & NY Giants star Brandon Jacobs On Thursday’s IMPACT TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling is announcing that Super Bowl champion and New York Giants star running back Brandon Jacobs will appear on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 9/8c. Jacobs was a major force in the  Continue Reading »

Jason Pierre-Paul Backs Out Of TNA Wrestling Appearance Citing Exhaustion

Following the news that came out last night that New York Giants’ star Jason Pierre-Paul was scheduled to appear at tomorrow night’s TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, Florida, the Giants defensive end has pulled out of the appearance citing exhaustion, this according to a report from Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com. Robert Bailey, the president  Continue Reading »

New York Giants Star Appearing At Monday’s Impact Wrestling Tapings

According to a report from Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, New York Giants defensive end, Jason Pierre-Paul will make an appearance at this Monday’s TNA Impact Wrestling tapings at the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida that is scheduled to air this Thursday night at 9pm Eastern on Spike TV. Although Pierre-Paul is prohibited from wrestling  Continue Reading »

Federal Agent Poses As WWE Rep; Shuts Down 16 Websites Showing UFC/WWE Prior To Superbowl Weekend

With UFC 143 and the Superbowl both scheduled to take place this weekend, some major news has come out regarding both companies today after a federal agent posed as a WWE representative looking to acquire several websites, only to seize 16 websites owned by a 28-year-old male under the name of Yonjo Quiroa. The report  Continue Reading »

Dallas Cowboys’ Spokesman Says Stadium Wont Host Mania Before 2014

Brett Daniels, a spokesman for NFL franchise, the Dallas Cowboys, noted in an interview with The Dallas Observer that WrestleMania 29 (scheduled to take place in 2013) and WrestleMania 30 (scheduled to take place in 2014) would not be taking place at the Cowboys Stadium. Daniels noted that the stadium can’t host WrestleMania for the  Continue Reading »

Photo: Triple H Appears At Today’s New York Giants Practice Session

The following photo, courtesy of New York Giants’ Tyler Sash, features WWE superstar Triple H posing with Sash and Prince Amukamara at today’s New York Giants’ practice session, prior to this Sunday’s NFC Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs against the Green Bay Packers. All I’ll say to that photo is the same thing I’ll  Continue Reading »

WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan Nominated For Award By PETA

WWE SmackDown superstar, Daniel Bryan is currently under consideration for PETA for the Most Animal-Friendly Athlete of 2011, in the annual PETA Awards. Bryan will be in the same category alongside MLB player Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies, UFC star Jake Shields and NFL RB Willis McGahee of the Denver Broncos. WWE have commented  Continue Reading »