WWE recently added the following videos to their official YouTube channel.
2014 WWE Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior speaks: Raw, April 7, 2014
2014 WWE Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior makes his return to the Raw ring.
Are you a Bo-liever?: Raw, April 7, 2014
Bo Dallas shares an inspiring message for the WWE Universe.
Board The Exotic Express with Adam Rose: Raw, April 7, 2014
Adam Rose is coming soon with The Exotic Express.
– WrestleMania is already the fifth most searched topic on the internet today. The show is expected to the top trending topic on Twitter, and for internet searches in general, following the conclusion of the event later tonight.
– Speaking of WrestleMania interest, ESPN ran a feature on the big event on SportsCenter on Saturday.
– The following is a photo of Ultimate Warrior and Dusty Rhodes together backstage at the WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony on Saturday night.
Backstage photo of the ultimate warrior and Dusty Rhodes #WWEHOF
@MBoone420 @RyanClarkWZR #WWENetwork #wwe #WM30 pic.twitter.com/BXD8fSSNpD
— Jorge Romero (@Jromer0) April 6, 2014
WWE added the following “sneak peek” videos from Saturday’s WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony in New Orleans to their official YouTube channel. You can check them out below.
– Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle website has an exclusive gallery of photos from WWE Axxess.
– 2014 WWE Hall of Fame headliner Ultimate Warrior’s announced on Saturday night that he has signed a “multi-year” deal with WWE. Warrior will have an “ambassador” role, similar to legends like Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
Also during his speech, Warrior ruled out the possibility of “One More Match” – but did thank fans for suggesting the idea.
– The following is a photo of Ultimate Warrior’s display section at WrestleMania Axxess in New Orleans:
@UltimateWarrior outfit on display at #Axxess
#WrestleMania30 @MBoone420 @RyanClarkWZR #WWEAxxess #WWE #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/i7eNY9z6Bl
— Jorge Romero (@Jromer0) April 5, 2014
– The following is the “SmackDown Fallout” video for this week:
– The following is a photo of Stephanie McMahon, Triple H and Vince McMahon backstage at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans watching the final touches being made to the WrestleMania XXX set.
Backstage shot of #WWE Vince & Stephanie along with Triple H watch the final touches on #WrestleManiaset
@MBoone420 pic.twitter.com/QdaQ23Q7dP
— Jorge Romero (@Jromer0) April 5, 2014
– WWE has added a new video to their official YouTube channel that features soon-to-be WWE Hall Of Famer Ultimate Warrior reflecting on his legacy. You can watch that below:
WWE Hall Of Famer and WrestleMania XXX host Hulk Hogan appeared on The Sam Roberts Show recently to promote this Sunday’s big event in New Orleans. The official description for the appearance reads as follows:
“Sam Roberts talks to Hulk Hogan on SiriusXM’s The Sam Roberts Show, about returning to the WWE, the current generation, and his interactions with Ric Flair, Ultimate Warrior, and Bret Hart, and more.”
You can watch Hogan’s appearance on the show above.
For those wondering who will be inducting this year’s inductees for the 2014 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame, here is a breakdown of what we know thus far.
– The Ultimate Warrior will be inducted by Linda McMahon.
– Jake “The Snake” Roberts will be inducted by Diamond Dallas Page (DDP).
– Paul Bearer will be inducted by his sons Michael and Daniel Moody.
– Mr. T will be inducted by Hulk Hogan.
– Lita will be inducted by Trish Stratus.
– Carlos Colon will be inducted by his sons Carlito and Eddie (Diego), and his nephew Orlando (Fernando).
– As far as Scott Hall (as Razor Ramon) is concerned, no one is confirmed as the guy who will be inducting him, however Kevin Nash and Shawn Michaels are the leading candidates at this point.
The following are photos of every ring for the 2014 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame.
– The following is a photo of The Ultimate Warrior’s WWE Hall Of Fame ring.
First look at the @UltimateWarrior #WWEHOF Ring
#WrestleMania #WrestleMania30 #WWE #WM30 @MBoone420 @RyanClarkWZR pic.twitter.com/YAvxXlVUW0
— Jorge Romero (@Jromer0) April 3, 2014
– Speaking of Warrior, he tweeted the following yesterday to promote his new “Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection” DVD, which was released on Wednesday.
#WWE Ultimate Warrior "The Ultimate Collection" is released today (USA) The stories behind the matches! https://t.co/Dyh8qUnYpk #TeamWarrior
— The Ultimate Warrior (@UltimateWarrior) April 1, 2014
– Stephanie McMahon has officially started an Instagram account. You can follow her updates at Instagram.com/StephanieMcMahon. So far she only has two photos on the account, one of which is a shot of she and Triple H on their way to today’s WrestleMania XXX press conference in New York City.
– Chris Jericho revealed his guests for his “Talk Is Jericho” podcasts this week. Jericho tweeted the following:
This week on @TalkIsJericho:
Wed-LaJon Witherspoon of @Sevendust
Fri-@ReyMysterio
Plus more @WWE theme lyrics, & Egypt’s Mania predictions!
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) April 1, 2014
– The following is the official trailer for the “Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection” DVD, which is available in stores today.
A preview clip for the new “Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection” DVD has been released, where Ultimate Warrior himself introduces the new DVD and references the infamous “The Self Destruction Of The Ultimate Warrior” DVD documentary that WWE produced from the past.
Check out the video above.
– The three featured names that are scheduled to air on the edited version of the WWE Hall Of Fame 2014 ceremony on the USA Network, which airs as a one hour special after RAW on April 8th, are The Ultimate Warrior, Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Lita.
– As previously reported, the big WrestleMania XXX press conference will take place in New York City this coming Tuesday. WWE recently confirmed that the presser will air live on the WWE Network. Michael Cole will serve as the host for the press conference.
The following are highlights of a recent Inside The Ropes interview with “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase:
On his past comments about Ultimate Warrior and his WWE Hall Of Fame induction: “I mean, I don’t hate the guy. It goes back to anybody that watched the DVD, The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior, that really tells the story. Obviously, if Vince has decided he needs to be in the Hall of Fame, I’m not going to begrudge that and obviously I’m going to be there. I quite frankly, don’t know how many of my peers believes he really deserves it because…it’s not just about being the star it’s about a number of things, it comes back down to the gratitude thing. None of us would be stars, when I was inducted I had a list of people that I needed to thank. Harley Race was there in the crowd and I pointed Harley out. I think that’s it, the overall lack of gratitude that the Warrior has shown over the years. Where it makes most of us go ‘Who do you think you are?’ Doesn’t he realise that none of this would be happening if it wasn’t for a lot of help from a lot of people. I think that’s pretty much the consensus. I don’t begrudge him. I’m not that kinda guy to hold a grudge. If I had to feel one thing towards Jim Hellwig, I guess it would be pity a little bit. I’ve heard other people say that he just generally has the attitude that it’s about succeeding in life and you’re going to have to do what you can to get ahead and if that means stepping on people along the way then so be it. That, in my opinion, is a very sad commentary and a very poor way to look at life. So am I going to begrudge him for going into the Hall of Fame? No.”
On Ultimate Warrior’s induction speech: “I often wonder if Vince has thought about that. Here’s his one opportunity to lay it all out there and vent out his frustrations on all of us who think he isn’t worthy. Hopefully he won’t do that. I heard that Linda McMahon is inducting him. You have to ask yourself why? Why is Linda McMahon inducting him? Maybe he couldn’t find anyone else to do it.”
On The Undertaker’s undefeated WrestleMania streak ending: “People ask me, I have mixed feelings. One part of me says leave the streak, it’s an honor to who he is, and how his character has endured and to Taker who’ll always be remembered. But you know, the other part of me think it’s like when Andre The Giant allowed Hulk Hogan to beat him at WrestleMania 3, he passed the torch. I feel that’s one of those things that has to happen. After all, it’s a business. You’ve got to have new stars and you need people to pass the torch to build those stars. I don’t know, but either way I’ll be happy.”
Check out the complete interview at Facebook.com/TheInsideNetwork.
As previously reported, WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan appeared on Huffington Post Live on Monday to promote WrestleMania XXX. Beyond the sex tape information that was reported yesterday, Hogan also talked about a couple of current WWE-related topics.
As far as his actual WWE return, Hogan noted that it came about when Triple H saw him at a charity event in New York City a few years ago. He said Triple H approached him and asked him straight out, “when are you coming home?” Hogan said that he mentioned to Triple H that he didn’t think Vince McMahon wanted him back, but Triple H assured him that he did. Hogan noted that TNA public relations executive Mike Weber was standing right next to him when Triple H was talking to him.
Hogan again dropped the “never say never” line when asked about working one final match, but did note that he wouldn’t ever be able to do his trademark leg drop again.
When the subject of The Ultimate Warrior came up, Hogan mentioned that he and Warrior don’t communicate much these days, but did say that he’s excited to see him be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame this year.
You can watch the complete appearance of Hogan on the show by going to HuffingtonPost.com.
While this shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, the plan is for The Ultimate Warrior to close out the WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony this year.
Speaking of the WWE Hall Of Fame, Bret “The Hitman” Hart noted in a recent Q&A session that he believes Owen Hart will be inducted next year in California.
Also rumored for the Hall Of Fame next year is The Rock.
– 2014 WWE Hall of Fame inductee The Ultimate Warrior was at WWE headquarters on Wednesday. He tweeted:
Great day at WWE Tower. Thanks to everyone who made me feel welcome in returning home. See you all in New Orleans #HOF2014
— The Ultimate Warrior (@UltimateWarrior) March 20, 2014
– WWE announced on Wednesday that the problems involving the WWE Network on Xbox 360 have been resolved.
– The following is a preview for tonight’s WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
(Partial Source: PWinsider.com)
The following are highlights from the latest Q&A update from WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:
On why WWE didn’t immediately sign Sting when they bought WCW: “I’ve answered this numerous times. You can search for this info here. Sting was owed big money by Time Warner plus he was uncomfortable at the time with the TV14 programming.”
On the three-man commentary team of JR, Jerry Lawler and Vince McMahon: “It was the best three man team that I ever worked with and loved interacting with Vince and heel Lawler.”
On Ultimate Warrior vs. Ryback rumors for WrestleMania XXX: “I don’t expect to see Warrior wrestle at WM30 but I don’t know. I will not be at the HOF but will watch it on the WWE Network.”
On what CM Punk could do to headline WrestleMania in the future: “I’d suggest settling his differences w/ WWE mgmt would help him reach his goals. I’m WAY out of the loop on that matter.”
Check out more JR Q&A updates at JRsBarBQ.com.
WWE is reportedly planning on making a big push for Hulk Hogan merchandise and legends merchandise based on a “big four” of Hogan, The Undertaker, Ultimate Warrior and Steve Austin. As part of this deal, WWE is wanting to get all four to appear at WrestleMania XXX in April.
As previously reported, Austin has mentioned that he had no interest in going to WrestleMania just to be there, and that he would only be interested in attending if he had a good reason. WWE reportedly wants to come up with a good storyline to bring Austin to WrestleMania this year in a non-wrestling role. The idea has apparently been pitched to Austin, however we have yet to hear of any kind of deal being reached.
(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
At one point, Carlos Colon’s induction into the 2014 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame was to be announced at this past Monday’s edition of WWE RAW. For whatever reason, likely a timing issue, they decided to hold off.
Colon had reportedly been on the short list of legends that WWE intended to induct this year, which at the time included Paul Bearer, Lita, Ultimate Warrior, Jake Roberts, Scott Hall and Mr. T.
According to one source, Colon likely received word about his WWE Hall Of Fame induction in the last week or two.
Colon’s induction announcement will air on this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown.
(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
– Some have found it interesting that Linda McMahon was recently mentioned as the likely candidate to induct The Ultimate Warrior into the 2014 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame. Although she appeared at the WWE Network launch party, it’s been said that Linda McMahon has attempted for years to distance herself from WWE.
– As previously reported, WWE’s market capitalization was recently at a reported $2.05 billion. Since then, and only about a week has passed, the company’s market capitalization is now estimated at $2.25 billion.
(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
The Ultimate Warrior has revealed that Linda McMahon will the person to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 5th.
Fortunetelling pundits lack the integrity it takes to figure me out. I'm honored @Linda_McMahon accepts my request to introduce #wwehof2014.
— The Ultimate Warrior (@UltimateWarrior) March 10, 2014
Warrior and Linda worked together closely over the years, including Linda negotiating with Warrior for brief WWE run back in 1996.
The following are highlights of a recent WWE.com interview with Hulk Hogan:
On his RAW return and if he still gets nervous: “Oh yeah, there were nerves. Even the night before, I couldn’t sleep. I was tossing and turning. I’m thinking, “How are these fans going to welcome me back?” But when I came out right at the top of the show and they saw me, it was almost like I had walked behind a 747 jet. The only way I can explain it to you is it was this energy and it was so loud it was like, “Woah!” It made me take a step back for a minute. I was like ‘Okay. Yeah, this works.'”
On how he was received by the wrestlers in the locker room: “You always hope for the best, but that thought of, “Who’s this new guy coming in?” will pass through your mind. A lot of these new Superstars weren’t born when I wrestled Andre the Giant at Shea Stadium, so, you never know. But it couldn’t have been a better welcome. I mean it was nothing but love. When you shook someone’s hand, they looked you right in the eye and they were serious. One Diva said, “Oh man. I’m a huge fan of yours. You’re the biggest Superstar ever!” I said, “Man, that’s cool. Thank you.” So it was really neat coming from a bunch of very good people.”
On how his WWE return came about: “Over the last couple years, there’ll be texts between Vince and I. “Happy birthday brother!” on August 24th, his birthday. Christmas, Thanksgiving. We’ll touch base like that. And then I guess the word got out that I was jobless. I didn’t know what I was going to do. I was thinking of going back to playing music or something. On a Tuesday, I was officially out of work. And Friday morning I was drinking my coffee and I hear my cell phone. And it was Triple H. “Hey brother, just checking on you.” I’m like, “Hey, dude, I’m just contemplating my navel here. I’m officially out of work, I’m unemployed.” And that started us talking. In my heart, I was hoping to come back here. I was hoping to put the period on the end of the sentence and it was the logical extension. It just made so much sense to come back.”
On his relationship with The Ultimate Warrior: “I don’t know. Triple H was giving me the broad strokes of The Ultimate Warrior and his concerns with Hulk Hogan. I said, “Triple H, I’m easy, brother. After everything I’ve been through, and everything I’ve learned, for me, it’s about this moment forward.” I said, “I understand that there might be a little situation, but you don’t have to worry about me.” I would love to shake his hand, look him in the eye and say, “Brother, nothing but love for you. Whatever I did, I apologize for it. I don’t even need for you to apologize if there was anything on your end. Whatever it is, brother, nothing but love for you, let’s do business.” And if we could be friends? Even better, because he’s a good guy.”
Check out the complete interview at WWE.com.
The following is the full content listing for the upcoming WWE-produced “Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection” DVD, which is scheduled for an April 1st release.
DISC 1
Warriors Back!
Finding Wrestling
The Blade Runners vs. Perry Jackson & Shawn O’Reilly
UWF • April 11, 1986
Move to WCCW
Dingo Warrior vs. Chris Adams
WCCW • August 8, 1986
Arrival in WWE
Ultimate Warrior vs. Barry Horowitz
Wrestling Challenge • November 7, 1987
Ultimate Warrior vs. Steve Lombardi
Superstars • November 14, 1987
Getting Noticed
Ultimate Warrior vs. Harley Race
Boston, MA • March 5, 1988
Upgrading Warrior
Weasel Suit Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
Los Angeles, CA • July 15, 1988
Intercontinental Champion
Intercontinental Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. The Honky Tonk Man
SummerSlam • August 29, 1988
Intercontinental Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Honky Tonk Man
Philadelphia, PA • December 17, 1988
The Macho Man
WWE Championship and Intercontinental Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Macho Man Randy Savage
Boston, MA • February 11, 1989
Simply Ravishing
Intercontinental Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude
SummerSlam • August 28, 1989
Building Momentum
Ultimate Warrior vs. Bob Bradley
Prime Time Wrestling • September 18, 1989
Ultimate Warrior vs. Brian Costello
Prime Time Wrestling • December 25, 1989
Ultimate Warrior confronts Andre on Brother Love Show
Superstars • July 29, 1989
Memories of Andre
Intercontinental Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
Madison Square Garden • October 28, 1989
Intercontinental Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
Saturday Night’s Main Event • November 25, 1989
DISC 2
Leading to Toronto
Ultimate Warrior Promo “Crash the Plane”
Superstars • March 10, 1990
Intercontinental Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Mr. Perfect
Madison Square Garden • March 19, 1990
Running to the Ring
The Ultimate Challenge
WWE Championship vs. Intercontinental Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior
WrestleMania VI • April 1, 1990
Responsibilities of the Champion
WWE Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Million $ Man Ted DiBiase
Wrestling Summit • April 13, 1990
WWE Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. “Ravishing” Rick Rude
Saturday Night’s Main Event • July 28, 1990
WWE Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Million $ Man Ted DiBiase
The Main Event • November 23, 1990
WWE Championship Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Sgt. Slaughter
Huntsville, AL • January 7, 1991
DISC 3
Steel Cage Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Macho King Randy Savage
Madison Square Garden • January 21, 1991
Ultimate Warrior ends Brother Loves Career
Superstars • March 2, 1991
No Limitations
Career Ending Match
Ultimate Warrior vs. Macho King Randy Savage
WrestleMania VII • March 24, 1991
Into the Darkness
Ultimate Warrior on Paul Bearers Funeral Parlour
Superstars • April 13, 1991
Ultimate Warrior vs. The Undertaker
Toronto, ON • June 2, 1991
Returning
Gene Okerlund Interviews Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage
Superstars • July 25, 1992
Ultimate Maniacs
“Riding on the Edge of a Lightning Bolt”
Superstars • November 14, 1992
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Money Inc. vs. Ultimate Warrior & Macho Man Randy Savage
Saturday Night’s Main Event • November 14, 1992
Reestablish
“Faster Than a Cheetah”
RAW • March 11, 1996
Ultimate Warrior vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WrestleMania XII • March 31, 1996
Warrior Confronts Goldust
RAW • April 8, 1996
Ultimate Warrior Returns!
Vince McMahon Interviews Jerry “The King” Lawler and Ultimate Warrior
RAW • June 10, 1996
Ultimate Warrior vs. Jerry the King Lawler
King of the Ring • June 23, 1996
Going to WCW
Ultimate Warrior Interrupts Hollywood Hogan
Nitro • August 17 1998
Replusive
Ultimate Warrior Promo
Nitro • October 26, 1998
The Right Story
– The official WWE website has a new poll up for another edition of their “WWE Countdown” show, which will air exclusively on the WWE Network. This poll asks fans to vote on the greatest tag-teams of all-time. The options are:
Edge and Christian
The New Age Outlaws
The Rockers
The Legion of Doom
The British Bulldogs
The Dudley Boyz
Demolition
The Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection
The Fabulous Freebirds
The Hardy Boyz
You can vote at WWE.com.
– The following are the Blu-ray extras for WWE’s new Ultimate Warrior DVD, which is scheduled for an April 1st release:
Dingo Warrior vs. Matt Bourne, WCCW – 10/24/1986
Ultimate Warrior & British Bulldogs vs. Mr. Fuji & Demolition, Maple Leaf Gardens – 7/24/1988
IC Title Match: Ultimate Warrior vs. Dino Bravo, The Main Event – 2/23/1990
WrestleMania VIII Contract Signing – 3/17/1991
Ultimate Warrior vs. Sgt. Slaughter, WrestleFest – 3/30/1991
IC Title Match: Ultimate Warrior vs. Goldust, In Your House: Good Friends, Better Enemies – 4/28/1996