Roger Ebert talks The Wrestler, praising the film and naming it one of the best films of the year. You can check that out at http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/.
Lucha Libre Online has exclusive footage of Abdullah The Butcher’s WWC retirement ceremony, and retirement match, which took place last month.
WWE sent out the following press release today: WWE® RAW® LAUNCHES ON DENMARK’S 6’EREN London, January 6, 2009 – World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) and SBS TV have announced a new agreement which will see RAW available exclusively on Denmark’s new channel 6’eren. Launching on January 16, 6’eren will broadcast RAW each Friday in Denmark, featuring WWE’s globally renowned RAW Superstars, including John Cena®, Shawn Michaels®, Rey Mysterio® and Batista®, as well all the excitement, drama and great athleticism that have made WWE one of the most popular forms of entertainment on television today. Andrew Whitaker, WWE President, said: “It is a pleasure to be partnering with SBS TV to return the best action entertainment programming in the world to Denmark, satisfying the pent up demand of WWE’s significant Danish fan base. Tina Moreton, Head of Acquisition at SBS TV, added: “We at SBS TV are pleased and excited to be launching WWE on our new male channel 6’eren. Returning WWE to TV screens in Denmark is a testament to 6’eren’s commitment to a new direction in programming: delivering world-class action entertainment in Denmark. We look forward to welcoming the RAW Superstars and Divas to 6’eren.” Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.
The WWE Hell in the Cell DVD as well as the Legacy of Eddie Guerrero DVD will be available through InDemand PPV shortly.
Here is the complete track listing for “WWE The Music Vol. 9”, which will be released on January 27th:
* Randy Orton – “Voices”
* Maryse – “Pourquoi?”
* Kane – “Red”
* Kung Fu Naki – “Kung Fu San”
* Kelly Kelly – “Holla”
* R-Truth – “What”s Up?”
* Vladimir Kozlov – “Pain”
* The Great Khali – “Land Of Five Rivers”
* Eve – “She Looks Good”
* Jack Swagger – “Get On Your Knees”
* SmackDown Theme – “If You Rock Like Me”
* Umaga – “Tribal Trouble”
* DiBiase/Rhodes/Manu – “Priceless”