WWE announces executive changes, Ventura returning to ring? more Submitted by William Martinez on Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 6:53 PM EST
Jesse Ventura has been hinting recently at a return to the ring, possibly for WWE. On KFAN radio today, Ventura stated "Vince has never had a WWF Champion that has been a former Governor" and that he has been at the gym a lot lately. He also stated that "Vince McMahon has the power to make (his return) happen."
WWE announces executive changes As WWE continues to evolve, we have decided to bring in new leadership in the financial and marketing areas. Effective today, October 31, 2002, Augie Liguori, Chief Financial Offer, and Julie Hoffman, Chief Marketing Officer, will be leaving World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Click For Full Article
Moore to marry his childhood sweetheart Shannon Moore will marry his fiancee, Crystal, this Saturday in a small ceremony in North Carolina. "She's just like me," Moore told WWE.com. "(We enjoy) being goofy together and stuff like that." Click For Full Article
WWE's Road To Rebellion Tour Rolls Through Europe Grossing $2.2 million
More Than 43,000 Fans Witness Four World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) Events in Finland, Northern Ireland, and England
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2002-- World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. today announced last week's Road to Rebellion(TM) Tour in Europe drew more than 43,000 enthusiastic fans for the four-city tour through Finland, Northern Ireland and England, generating more than $2.2 million in ticket sales for the company. "The success of the Road to Rebellion Tour again demonstrates why Europe is the foundation from which WWE is building upon its global expansion," said Roger Marment, Executive Vice President, International Business Development. "The fan support is always tremendous and that in turn resonates with the dynamic performance of our Superstars. It is a win-win combination for WWE and we are truly appreciative of all the support our fans in Europe continually give us."
During the tour, WWE(TM) Superstars such as Brock Lesnar(TM), Kurt Angle(TM), Booker T(TM) and Matt Hardy(TM) met and interacted with fans at each of the tour stops, which included Hartwell Arena in Helsinki, Finland; Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland; M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England; and Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England.
WWE is planning eight international tours in 2003. The tours will cover five continents and include visits to countries such as Australia, Brazil, Chile, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa and Thailand.
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Survivor Series Sets Record as Highest Grossing WWE Event at Madison Square Garden Thursday October 31, 3:02 pm ET
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2002--World Wrestling Entertainment(TM)'s Survivor Series pay-per-view is the highest-grossing WWE live event at New York City's fabled Madison Square Garden, already surpassing the previous gate record of $1.1 million established in 2000 at Royal RumbleŽ. All currently available tickets for the pay-per-view event, scheduled for Sunday, November 17, sold out within four days.
"World Wrestling Entertainment's and Madison Square Garden's relationship go back many, many decades. This year's Survivor Series at MSG will add a new chapter to the long, rich history we share," said Ed Cohen, WWE's Senior Vice President, Live Events.
At Survivor Series, Brock Lesnar(TM) will defend his WWE Championship against the Big Show(TM), and Triple H(TM) will defend his World Heavyweight Championship in an Elimination Chamber against Booker T(TM), Rob Van Dam(TM), Kane(TM), Chris JerichoŽ and Shawn Michaels(TM).
Production ticket releases will be made available at the MSG Box Office the day of the show. Fans can also watch Survivor Series at The WorldŽ in Times Square. Fans interested in watching Survivor Series on pay-per-view at home can order it from their local cable or satellite provider.
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