More on WWF international tour, Knoble injured, Raw for Xbox, more Submitted by William Martinez on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 12:32 PM EST
Former WCW wrestler and current WWF developmental talent Jamie Knoble suffered what might be a serious injury at last night's HWA Russ Haas Tribute Show. In the main event, Chad Collyer hit Knoble with a powerbomb followed by a Texas Cloverleaf. Knoble gave up but was motionless in the ring minutes later. However, he was able to move his hands. To confirm that the incident was a shoot, Les Thatcher came out and asked the audience to leave the building immediately.
Kevin Kelly talks about his friend Russ Haas Kevin Kelly -- who worked extensively with both the Haas Brothers in the independent promotions -- talks about Russ in his latest commentary. Full Article...
Gamespot.com is reporting the WWF's game for the Xbox won't be released until early February. Apparently the game's producers want more time to "polish" the game.
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment to Start 2002 International Touring in March
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2001--World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWF - news) today announced it will be conducting a series of international live event tours in Asia, Europe and Australia in 2002, starting with a three-city tour through Asia in March.
Asia's SmackDown!(TM) Tour will start at the Yokohama Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on March 1, 2002. Performances will also be held at the Indoor Stadium in Singapore on March 3, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 4. Total Sports Asia will coordinate the Asian tour.
WWFE also will add events around its Insurrextion pay-per-view event on May 4 in London's Wembley Arena, which sold out in 21 minutes earlier this month. The three new events will be in the United Kingdom and Germany. In addition, WWFE will be scheduling an event for Australia in summer 2002 and a second European tour in the fall. Specific dates and venues will be announced later.
``Through our international television partners, the World Wrestling Federation® has built a strong foundation for further global expansion. Live event touring is the next logical step,'' said Roger Marment, Executive Vice President, International Business Development. ``We believe that our international business will increase significantly as we conduct live event tours in Asia, Europe and Australia throughout 2002.''
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWF - news) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with sales offices in New York City and Chicago, and Toronto. Additional information on the company can be found at wwf.com and wwfecorpbiz.com.
