Archive for June 17th, 2009

– Though WWE did have the Lilian Garcia prototype in mind when it posted its advertisement for a new female ring announcer, any claim that the company is looking to replace Garcia with the new, younger female talent is incorrect, at least as far as the foreseeable future is concerned. – Even though Rey Mysterio’s... »

Based on WWE’s history of operations under its Wellness Policy and inside reports, the belief is that Umaga’s most recent violation was not for a performance-enhancing drug like human growth hormone. While nothing can be confirmed given the fact that WWE does not obligate itself to reveal the actual drugs for which suspended talent tested... »

A Showbiz 411 update sheds new light on the anticipated “Seinfeld” reunion, set for this season’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” The report says that the four “Seinfeld” primaries–Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards–join the show, and “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David, at about midseason. While lips are sealed on the specific storyline, most... »

Long-rumored but never officially confirmed, “Mission: Impossible IV” is finally on track for a theatrical release. The fourth installment in the series, set to be produced by Tom Cruise and JJ Abrams, will bow in 2011, presumably in the summer, according to Variety. “M:I IV” marks yet another major action sequel slated for Paramount’s future schedule–other... »

– In an update to the CM Punk situation, the latest word is that WWE has not officially committed to the heel turn. Though the turn does seem inevitable, the final decision will be a product of fan reaction to Punk in his upcoming pay-per-view match with Jeff Hardy, given that WWE sees... »

It seemed a near certainty that Ric Flair was going to appear on RAW this past Monday. Between the Charlotte, NC location, his early exit from the Ring of Honor event on Saturday, numerous website “spoiler” reports and the hyped announcement that Vince McMahon was to announce a new General Manager on the... »

Justin Credible will present Scott Hall with an award as part of his “Icons of Pro Wrestling” event in August. Scheduled for August 2 at the Courtyward Marriott in Cromwell, Connecticut, the convention features autograph signing appearances from names like Terry Funk, Diamond Dallas Page, Harley Race and Giant Silva. Balls Mahoney, Axl Rotten... »

The latest celebrity photo update features more Megan Fox “Transformers” premiere photos, CMT Awards photos with Taylor Swift and Julianne Hough, Heidi Montag’s latest staged bikini photos, noteworthy event arrival photos of Hayden Panettiere and Blake Lively and more. »

Last week’s news that Katee Sackhoff has joined the cast of “24″ was apparently not the end of the “24″ casting acquisitions. The Hollywood Reporter added another name to the lineup. Joining the show for its eighth season is Clayne Crawford, who plays a “bad boy” from Dana Walsh’s (Sackhoff) past. Signed... »

Critical descriptions of Donald Trump’s acting on Monday’s RAW included assessments like “stilted” and “phoned in.” But as far as a popular TV website is concerned, the word “convincing” is best suited for the performance. TVByTheNumbers reported news of Donald Trump purchasing Monday Night RAW as fact. The website posted the USA Network... »