— In a recent report, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter issued a list of 35 WWE legends slated to appear in the upcoming “Legends of Wrestlemania” video game. According to the list, Randy Savage and Mick Foley are being left off the game. Jeff Wilen of the JAWBreaker contacted THQ about it and rep Jaime Jensen e-mailed him back. Jensen said all rumored names for the game are considered speculation/Internet rumor. “Our announced roster at this point is as follows: Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock (and) Jimmy Hart. All other talent names floating around at this juncture are considered speculation/Internet rumor,” Jensen said. “We expect more names to be announced over the coming months. The total talent list will be around 40 Legends and managers.” {THQ Responds about Legends game
— Due to weather conditions causing travel issues, a planned “WWE Legends” promotion at tonight’s Peoria Rivermen minor league hockey game has been postponed. While the game will still take place as canceled, appearances by WWE Legends Jerry “The King” Lawler, Koko B. Ware and “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will be rescheduled for a later date. {Rivermen game on, WWE event off}
— WWE returns to the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Washington on February 6th, 2009. Tickets go on sale January 17th, 2009. This will be the first WWE event in Kennewick since the spring of 2006. Go to http://prowrestlingevents.tk or http://prowrestlingevents.webs.com for info about upcoming wrestling shows around the world. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)
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