______________________________________________________________________ __ __ __ __ _ ____ | | | | | \ | | | |/ _ \ | | | | | \ | | | / \ | | |/\| | | \| | | | | | | | | |\ | | | | | | /\ | | | \ | |__| |_| |__/ \__| |__| \__| [ n a i d O ' s - W r e s t l i n g - N e w s ] Edition 318 March 31, 2001 "I get the news, so you don't have to." http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naidoswrestlingnews ______________________________________________________________________ [Official newsletter & complement to:] http://www.naidOsWorld.com To subscribe: naidoswrestlingnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com To unsubscribe: naidoswrestlingnews-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com ______________________________________________________________________ [Table of contents] **Note from naidO **TOP NEWS STORY **Latest news from the WWF, WCW & ECW **[Card] Final WrestleMania X-Seven card **Parting chair shot **Affiliates ______________________________________________________________________ [Note from naidO] Hello to those just joining. Tell your friends about the BEST newsletter around to subscribe today! - I'm still accepting admissions for the nWN first annual Mania Mani event picks! GET INVOLVED AND REPLY TO THE EMAIL RIGHT NOW! Will it be Rock or Austin winning and why/how? let YOUR voice be heard! - naidO nWN Founder - http://www.geocities.com/naidosnews ______________________________________________________________________ [TOP NEWS STORY] WWFE Closes Transaction With Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2001--World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWF - news) today announced that it has closed its transaction to acquire certain assets of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with sales offices in New York City, Chicago and Toronto. The Company is an equal partner with NBC in the XFL, a new professional football league. The Company can be found online at wwf.com and wwfecorpbiz.com ______________________________________________________________________ [News from The WWF] **Jim Ross didn't have a lot to say other than the obvious, hyping Mania X-7, so here's what was newsworthy to come out of it: - Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan will be appearing at AXXESS this weekend. Many of us are anxious to see them again! There are no plans at this time for this talented duo past this week with the Federation, but never say never in this business. - Rikishi will be not at AXXESS or WrestleMania due to his eardrum surgery. He's out probably another four weeks. - Bob "Hardcore" Holly will be back in action in the next few days. Hardcore is good to go! - There is so much speculation as to what WCW will do next -- the talent roster, TV plans, staffing, etc. Over the next two to three weeks, a staff will be assembled consisting of agents, referees, ring crew, ring announcers, TV broadcasters and, most importantly, the wrestlers themselves. The first TV taping is TENTATIVELY set for May 9 in Trenton, N.J. No list of names for this event has been determined as the new WCW talent roster is still being assembled. Agents could be named as early as next week. The initial talent roster will be finalized within the next couple of days. Hopefully, additions to the roster will be made over the next few weeks. The Federation's TV shows and the WCW TV shows will be kept separate with very little crossover, except for Shane McMahon's involvement. Obviously, someday intra-promotional issues will be developed, but not anytime soon and probably not even this year. WCW must be rebuilt and refocused. Positive changes will be put in place and young talents will be given the opportunity to contribute and hopefully to become the stars of the future. TENTATIVE plans call for a two-hour show on TNN Saturday nights from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., starting as early as May 12. There's lots of work to do, but we will get it done. There are several excellent young talents in WCW and some solid individuals behind the scenes who will help make this happen. It won't be easy and it can't happen in one night, but the rebuilding and re-branding of WCW will become a reality in time. It will happen. (It should be noted here that the word Tentatively was both underlined and bolded in the original report) - How's this for irony? The last live announcer voice to be heard on Nitro last week was old J.R.'s! Who would have ever thought that would happen? Sure as hell not me! **Smackdown did a final broadcast rating of 4.9, with a 7 share. That is the highest rating that show has done in some time. **Dave Meltzer reports a group of around ten WCW wrestlers that the WWF plans on picking up have been asked to appear at Wrestlemania. The list likely includes Booker T. It was requested they wear their in-ring clothing and bring championship belts if they have them. **WrestleMania is this Sunday on Pay-Per-View! WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment. Once a year, the top gladiators in the world gather to celebrate their craft, honoring the legends of the past and creating new memories for future generations. To be in the main event at WrestleMania is an honor like no other, and this Sunday at WrestleMania X-Seven, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock will have that honor. Also, Vince McMahon meets his son, Shane, in a street fight, with Mick Foley serving as guest referee. Plus, Triple H takes on the Undertaker, three teams will enter TLC II, and more! For all the info on WrestleMania, check out WrestleMania.com! **Kurt Angle appears on the front and inside covers of Physical Magazine's April edition. (physicalmag.com) Physical is a mag/sports supplement catalog put out by the people at GNC. There is an article on "How Pro Wrestlers survive a Smackdown." It's an interesting read, with several quotes from both Angle and Shawn Stasiak, presumably before he was let go from the WWF. (Cred: wwf.com, 1wrestling, lwn, ultimowrestling) _______________ [News from WCW] **WCW.com has a new section featuring a write up and video clips of Shane McMahon's purchase of WCW last Monday. The site is also accepting fan e-mail on what direction WCW should take. **From Dallas Page's "Union of Diamond Cutters" update list: In Dallas Page's weekly email to his fans, he posted the following passage. "So, what have I been doing with all my free time? I've been in constant rehab…what's new? I feel great, and I am still rehabbing. Because on my 45th Birthday on April 5th, I want to be in the best, and I mean the best, shape I have ever been in. Speaking of birthdays, got a Birthday Special running at DDPBang.com. All around 45 and all good for the month of April. You can get a signed copy of Positively Page and a silver yoyo for…$45. You can get two books, two books, two books for…$45. You can also get the incredibly sexy poster of Kimberly topless on my ride for $9.45." If you want to buy the picture or the book, you can go to www.ddpbang.com. (Cred: wcw.com & ny email) _______________ [News from ECW] **Nothing at this time (Cred: ) __________________ [In other news...] **Nothing at this time (Cred: ) ______________________________________________________________________ [Card] Final WrestleMania X-Seven card Live from Houston Texas at the Astrodome 8PM Eastern for 4 hours! World Wrestling Federation Championship Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock Triple H vs. Undertaker Street Fight Special referee: Mick Foley Vince McMahon vs. Shane McMahon TLC II Dudley Boyz vs. Hardy Boyz vs. Edge & Christian Intercontinental Championship Chris Jericho vs. William Regal Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle Hardcore Championship Big Show vs. Kane vs. Raven Women's Championship Chyna vs. Ivory European Championship Test vs. Eddie Guerrero Gimmick battle royal Six-man tag Tazz & APA vs. Right to Censor ______________________________________________________________________ [Parting Chair Shot] Remember, tell your friends about nWN - naidO's Wrestling News today! **Missed any TV Shows? 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