– Part-time WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was at HBO Studios this week to work on his new sports-comedy series, “Baller$.” Rock noted that production for the show is expected to begin in the near future.
– Below is the intro for WWE’s new “The Best Of Sting” DVD and Blu-ray video.
http://youtu.be/AXjxXSzASCY
– Former WWE Superstar Batista was in attendance at the Vic Darchinyan vs. Nonito Donaire boxing fight on HBO on Saturday evening. Batista stood in the corner of Donaire, holding the Philippine flag during the official introductions prior to the bout. Donaire would go on to win the rematch against Darchinyan via TKO in the ninth round. Batista appeared again during Donaire’s post-fight interview with HBO boxing analyst Max Kellerman.
– WWE Superstar and current World Heavyweight Champion John Cena promoted the return of the WWE Total Divas reality show, which airs on E! on Sunday night, in a new tweet posted on his official Twitter account. Cena wrote the following:
Hey folks! Waffles in Brussels were gr8! In Munich right now!! Watch #Totaldivas TOMORROW night! 10pm on E! @ENews @eonline @WWEUniverse
— John Cena (@JohnCena) November 9, 2013
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is tapping into motivational speaking for his role in the new TNT television project, “The Wake Up Call.”
Casting for “The Wake Up Call” will be held in South Florida, according to a Miami New Times article. At the same time, The Rock will be working on a new HBO television project that will film in his hometown of Miami, Florida.
According to the aforementioned article, the casting department for “The Wake Up Call” are seeking regular people who are “challenged by life and not able to find their way out,” which could manifest itself in a number of ways, according to the casting call.
The pitch reads, “If you know someone who needs help in a major way, submit today! We are looking for every day Americans in life situations who are ready for a change of fate and a stroke of luck.”
The casting call will conclude “with 4 a.m. wake-up calls, emotional reunions, and near-impossible goals, everyone who comes in contact with The Rock’s electric sense of personal motivation will grow from it, finding inner strength and heart.”
For more information, visit MiamiNewTimes.com.
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-WWE Superstar The Undertaker and his wife, former WWE Diva Michelle McCool, were in attendance at Saturday night’s HBO boxing pay-per-view fight between Timothy Bradley and Juan Manual Marquez.
-WWE Divas The Bella Twins held a “Pink Party” on Saturday night at the Vanity Supper Club in Providence, Rhode Island to raise breast cancer awareness. The Bella Twins posted the following photo on their official Instagram account from the party:
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-Former TNA Knockout So Cal Val officially pleaded not guilty in writing on September 16th to her DUI-related charges stemming from her recent arrest in Florida. Because of that, her arraignment scheduled for the following day was waived. A pre-trial conference is set for October 7th.
-Diamond Dallas Page has added the full HBO Real Sports segment featuring himself and Jake “The Snake” Roberts to his official YouTube channel. Fans interested in checking that segment out can do so below:
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The following is a preview video of the upcoming HBO “Real Sports” profile on Diamond Dallas Page, which premieres on the premium-cable channel on Tuesday, August 20th at 9:00pm.
The replay schedule after the initial airing on Tuesday is as follows:
–August 20th at 3:10am
–August 22nd at 8:00am and 5:15pm
–August 25th at 9:00am
–August 28th at 1:00pm and 10:00pm
–September 3rd at 7:00pm and 2:25am
–September 7th at 10:30am and 12:30am
Additionally, the show will be available on HBO On Demand from August 26th through September 16th.
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-TNA Knockout Velvet Sky was in fact at the TNA Impact Wrestling television taping in Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday. For whatever reason, despite being advertised, Sky was not used during the event.
-As noted, HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will run a feature that covers Diamond Dallas Page and his work with Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Scott Hall at 9pm on Tuesday night. The replay schedule for the show is as follows:
–August 20th at 3:10am
–August 22nd at 8:00am and 5:15pm
–August 25th at 9:00am
–August 28th at 1:00pm and 10:00pm
–September 3rd at 7:00pm and 2:25am
–September 7th at 10:30am and 12:30am
Additionally, the show will be available on HBO On Demand from August 26th through September 16th.
-WWE Hall Of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase will be appearing at the Central Canadian Comic Con in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from November 1st through November 3rd.
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-TNA Impact Wrestling star Christopher Daniels recently posted a tweet which reveals the name for his new alliance with Kazarian and Bobby Roode. Daniels wrote:
“The Extraordinary Gentleman’s Organization: Membership IS a privilege! @REALBobbyRoode @FrankieKazarian #BFGSeries Finalists!”
-Speaking of Twitter, WWE Champion John Cena posted a new tweet where he hints at the possibility of signing up for an Instagram account. Cena wrote:
“Also, thinking of possibly creating Instagram account. Ahhh social networks tightening their weblike clutches on me.”
-And finally, former WWE Superstar Diamond Dallas Page revealed on Twitter that HBO Sports was at his house recently, filming footage of himself and Scott Hall at the “Accountability Crib.” DDP wrote:
“With #HBOsports Frank Deford (and @SCOTTHALLNWO photobombing in the back) pic.twitter.com/uk6bHcBTiB“