mercredi 28 mars 2012
Kane
7'0" 
7'0" 323 lbs.
Chokeslam
The Big Red Monster, The Devil's Favorite Demon
WWE Champion; World Heavyweight Champion; ECW Champion; Intercontinental Champion; World Tag Team Champion; WCW Tag Team Champion; Hardcore Champion
KaneBio
If it seems improbable for hellfire and brimstone to be so utterly chilling, you haven’t met Kane. At seven feet tall and weighing in at more than 300 pounds, The Devil’s Favorite Demon is a monstrous abomination that seems to have been extracted directly from your childhood nightmares.
The Big Red Monster has tormented WWE since his debut at Badd Blood in October 1997, when he tore off the cage door and unleashed hell during the first-ever Hell in a Cell Match between Shawn Michaels and his half-brother Undertaker.
Kane is consumed by an infernal desire to set ablaze the lives of his fellow Superstars, leaving a scorched path of destruction behind his fiery footsteps. Some of The Big Red Monster’s more demented acts have included setting a WWE Hall of Famer on fire, hitting a WWE executive with a Tombstone, kidnapping too many Superstars to mention and forcing a WWE Diva to marry him. No one is safe from his twisted desires and demonic impulses. Least of all, it would seem, Kane himself.
For years, the sadistic Superstar wore a ghoulish face mask designed to conceal hideous burns from a fire supposedly started by The Undertaker years before. But WWE fans received a shock on one of the most infamous nights of Kane's career when, after losing a Mask vs. Championship Match on Raw, the tortured soul was forced to unmask and reveal his face to the world.
Kane’s career has been marked by some stellar and brutally woeful contests in the ring against some of the biggest names in WWE including The Undertaker, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Edge and others. He’s also pioneered some of the most vicious stipulations of all time, including First Blood, Inferno, Stretcher and even Till Death Do Us Part Matches.
Like his sibling, Kane wields a highly decorated mantle of WWE glory, including reigns as WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion and ECW Champion. He has shown near-unprecedented versatility in the tag team ranks as well, finding championship success with a litany of partners such as X-Pac, Big Show and even twice with The Deadman himself. Most notably, the famed Brothers of Destruction simultaneously held the World Tag Team Championships and WCW Tag Team Championships during the Alliance Invasion.
Hidden beneath a mask in his earliest WWE haunts, Kane reverted to concealing his face under a scarlet leather shroud in late 2011. Once again attuned with his darkest side – perhaps at even further depths of evil – Kane looks to lock the WWE Universe in the grip of his grim black glove and leave the landscape of sports-entertainment in ember-laden ash.
The Big Red Monster has tormented WWE since his debut at Badd Blood in October 1997, when he tore off the cage door and unleashed hell during the first-ever Hell in a Cell Match between Shawn Michaels and his half-brother Undertaker.
Kane is consumed by an infernal desire to set ablaze the lives of his fellow Superstars, leaving a scorched path of destruction behind his fiery footsteps. Some of The Big Red Monster’s more demented acts have included setting a WWE Hall of Famer on fire, hitting a WWE executive with a Tombstone, kidnapping too many Superstars to mention and forcing a WWE Diva to marry him. No one is safe from his twisted desires and demonic impulses. Least of all, it would seem, Kane himself.
For years, the sadistic Superstar wore a ghoulish face mask designed to conceal hideous burns from a fire supposedly started by The Undertaker years before. But WWE fans received a shock on one of the most infamous nights of Kane's career when, after losing a Mask vs. Championship Match on Raw, the tortured soul was forced to unmask and reveal his face to the world.
Kane’s career has been marked by some stellar and brutally woeful contests in the ring against some of the biggest names in WWE including The Undertaker, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Edge and others. He’s also pioneered some of the most vicious stipulations of all time, including First Blood, Inferno, Stretcher and even Till Death Do Us Part Matches.
Like his sibling, Kane wields a highly decorated mantle of WWE glory, including reigns as WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion and ECW Champion. He has shown near-unprecedented versatility in the tag team ranks as well, finding championship success with a litany of partners such as X-Pac, Big Show and even twice with The Deadman himself. Most notably, the famed Brothers of Destruction simultaneously held the World Tag Team Championships and WCW Tag Team Championships during the Alliance Invasion.
Hidden beneath a mask in his earliest WWE haunts, Kane reverted to concealing his face under a scarlet leather shroud in late 2011. Once again attuned with his darkest side – perhaps at even further depths of evil – Kane looks to lock the WWE Universe in the grip of his grim black glove and leave the landscape of sports-entertainment in ember-laden ash.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
6'5" 260 lbs.
Miami, Fla.
Rock Bottom; People's Elbow
WWE Championship; Intercontinental Champion; World Tag Team Champion; Royal Rumble winner (2000); WCW Champion
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He’s been dubbed The Great One, The People’s Champion and The Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment, but mere words fail to capture the essence of the most charismatic Superstar of all time. Although the catchphrase “boots to asses” comes awfully close. The first third-generation Superstar in WWE history, the man born Dwayne Johnson was destined for sports-entertainment immortality since birth, but his rise to the status of a pop culture icon was harder to predict. In the time since he made his debut as a grinning good guy at the 1996 Survivor Series, The Brahma Bull has won seven WWE Championships, headlined WrestleMania, hosted “Saturday Night Live,” written a New York Times bestselling autobiography and starred in films like “Fast Five” and “The Game Plan,” which have grossed literally billions of dollars. And, the amazing thing is, he’s just getting started.
Son of WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, the University of Miami football standout showed promise early when he won the Intercontinental Championship within months of first setting foot in the ring. From there, The Rock’s momentum never slowed as he laid the smackdown on “Attitude Era” rivals like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Triple H while spouting off endless catchphrases that immediately became part of national conversation. With one eyebrow cocked, The People’s Champion would warn jabronis to “Know your role and shut your mouth” or “Just bring it!” before delivering his devastating finishing maneuver, The Rock Bottom, on the way to victory.
The 6-foot-5 competitor was soon fielding offers to star in films like “The Scorpion King” and “Gridiron Gang”thanks to the endless charisma and sex appeal he exuded in the squared circle. Now a Hollywood leading man, The Rock left WWE to pursue his acting career, only to return to the ring against John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania XXVIII—and prove to WWE’s newest generation of fans that he truly is The Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment.
Dolph Ziggler
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Dolph ZigglerBio
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An accomplished amateur wrestler, Ziggler set school records for wins at St. Edward’s High School in Ohio, and again at Kent State University before parlaying his skills into a WWE contract. In 2008, this braggart first introduced himself to the WWE Universe by gladhanding every Superstar on Raw. Successfully introduced to just about everyone on the roster, Ziggler really made a name for himself following the 2009 Draft and moving to SmackDown, where he perfected his unctuous image and proved his mettle in high-profile contests against the likes of Rey Mysterio and John Morrison. In 2010, he defeated Kofi Kingston for his first big win, the Intercontinental Championship with shrill girlfriend turned “business associate” Vickie Guerrero attached to his side.
In 2011, Ziggler broke into WWE’s upper echelon during a string of contests against Edge, in a rivalry that netted Ziggler a controversial, and short-lived, World Heavyweight Championship. It lasted less than 12 minutes. From there, he returned to Raw in the 2011 Draft, ultimately capturing the U.S. Championship from longtime rival Kofi Kingston at WWE Capitol Punishment, then successfully defended his prize for six long months. His edge-of-your-seat matches with the squared circle’s elite – such as Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan and CM Punk – lend credence to this blond showoff who the WWE Universe loves to see in action, even if they end up cheering against him.
Whether he’s holding gold, or chasing it, Ziggler is heartily drinking of his own Kool Aid. There’s no limit to his arrogance, no filter to his condescension, and no ceiling to his talent. He’s good, he knows it, and unfortunately, he wants you to know it, too.
Zack Ryder
- 6'2''
- 214 lbs.
- Long Island, N.Y.
United States Championship; Tag Team Champion; Assistant to the SmackDown General Manager
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Zack Ryderbio
Some Superstars wait their entire careers for an opportunity to come along. Zack Ryder went out and created his own.
The self-described "Long Island Iced-Z" first gained prominence by hitching his wagon, along with then-partner Curt Hawkins, to a major star: The Rated-R Superstar, Edge. During that time, Ryder showed that, although he can be a goofball at times, he's more than willing to step up when called on a deliver the win. Together with Hawkins (as a part of the villainous faction La Familia), Ryder managed to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship, defeating Jesse & Festus and Finlay & Hornswoggle at The Great American Bash in 2008.
When La Familia splintered in 2009, Zack was cut adrift, eventually turning up on ECW with a totally new look and a catchphrase that would soon be heard in arenas around the world … and computers as well: “Woo Woo Woo! You know it!”
After circling around the bottom of the card for more than a year, Zack became disenfranchised with his place in the WWE picture. Knowing he had more to offer, he took a Flip cam and some ingenuity and created “Z! True Long Island Story.” Debuting on YouTube in February 2011, the show quickly became a sensation, racking up viewer upon viewer each week. Before long, Zack Ryder signs began cropping up at WWE events, WWE fans became obsessed with spiking their hair and chants of “Woo Woo Woo!” echoed from the rafters. Inspired by his overwhelming Twitter, Facebook and YouTube success, Zack introduced the Internet Championship on his web show and the self-christened titleholder soon found himself being endorsed by the likes of John Cena, who supported Ryder online and on TV.
As time went on, the groundswell could no longer be ignored, and Zack Ryder became a fixture on Raw. During his slow climb up the Monday night ladder, Ryder teamed up with Hollywood icon Hugh Jackman to defeat Dolph Ziggler, paired with John Cena in Raw main events and initiated the first-ever WWE “Twitition” to earn a United States Championship Match. Before long, Ryder most “liked” achievement, however, was his triumph at WWE TLC 2011 where Long Island Iced-Z unseated rival Ziggler for the U.S. Title.
Zack Ryder is the definition of a 21st century Superstar. Using the internet and social media, he created his own opportunity and fanned the flames of popular opinion all on his own. Now that he’s reached the top of the WWE ladder, nothing’s going to knock him down. You know it.
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Some Superstars wait their entire careers for an opportunity to come along. Zack Ryder went out and created his own.The self-described "Long Island Iced-Z" first gained prominence by hitching his wagon, along with then-partner Curt Hawkins, to a major star: The Rated-R Superstar, Edge. During that time, Ryder showed that, although he can be a goofball at times, he's more than willing to step up when called on a deliver the win. Together with Hawkins (as a part of the villainous faction La Familia), Ryder managed to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship, defeating Jesse & Festus and Finlay & Hornswoggle at The Great American Bash in 2008.
When La Familia splintered in 2009, Zack was cut adrift, eventually turning up on ECW with a totally new look and a catchphrase that would soon be heard in arenas around the world … and computers as well: “Woo Woo Woo! You know it!”
After circling around the bottom of the card for more than a year, Zack became disenfranchised with his place in the WWE picture. Knowing he had more to offer, he took a Flip cam and some ingenuity and created “Z! True Long Island Story.” Debuting on YouTube in February 2011, the show quickly became a sensation, racking up viewer upon viewer each week. Before long, Zack Ryder signs began cropping up at WWE events, WWE fans became obsessed with spiking their hair and chants of “Woo Woo Woo!” echoed from the rafters. Inspired by his overwhelming Twitter, Facebook and YouTube success, Zack introduced the Internet Championship on his web show and the self-christened titleholder soon found himself being endorsed by the likes of John Cena, who supported Ryder online and on TV.
As time went on, the groundswell could no longer be ignored, and Zack Ryder became a fixture on Raw. During his slow climb up the Monday night ladder, Ryder teamed up with Hollywood icon Hugh Jackman to defeat Dolph Ziggler, paired with John Cena in Raw main events and initiated the first-ever WWE “Twitition” to earn a United States Championship Match. Before long, Ryder most “liked” achievement, however, was his triumph at WWE TLC 2011 where Long Island Iced-Z unseated rival Ziggler for the U.S. Title.
Zack Ryder is the definition of a 21st century Superstar. Using the internet and social media, he created his own opportunity and fanned the flames of popular opinion all on his own. Now that he’s reached the top of the WWE ladder, nothing’s going to knock him down. You know it.
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2012 WWE Hall of Fame inductors
So who will induct the class of 2012? Read on to find out, and then check out WWE: Hall of Fame 2012 - The Music on iTunes.
Christian to induct Edge
One of the most decorated tag teams in WWE history will be reunited at the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony when Christian arrives in Miami to honor his lifelong pal, Edge.
Forming a friendship in middle school over a shared love of WWE, the future World Tag Team Champions attended WrestleMania VI in Toronto’s SkyDome together. More than a decade later, the duo stole the show at WrestleMania X-Seven where they won the tag titles in an exhilarating TLC Match. The team captured those championships a total of seven times before moving on to amazing singles careers. (WATCH)
Over time, the two Superstars have had their share of differences, but Edge and Christian have always gone back to being best friends. And just as they stood side by side at last year’s WrestleMania, they’ll stand side by side on the stage of the American Airlines Arena . . . for the benefit of those with flash photography.
Alberto Del Rio to induct Mil Mascaras
For one night only, Alberto Del Rio will not be the center of attention.
On March 31, The Mexican Aristocrat will take a momentary break from praising himself in order to praise his uncle, Mil Mascaras, the legendary masked wrestler and an inductee into the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame.
An international star since the 1960s, Mascaras' popularized the exotic masks and high-flying maneuvers of Mexican lucha libre across the globe. Blazing a trail from Japan’s Tokyo Dome to New York City’s Madison Square
Growing up idolizing his mysterious relative, the priviliged Superstar will express that same childhood wonder when he inducts Mil Mascaras. The WWE Universe can expect to see a side of Del Rio not seen before.
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2012 WWE Hall of Fame inductors
Dusty Rhodes to induct The Four Horsemen
Arguably the greatest faction in the history of sports-entertainment, The Four Horsemen and their manager, JJ Dillon, will be inducted into the
From the moment The Horsemen were formed, The American Dream was at odds with them. Through countless brutal matches and tense interviews, the working class competitor from the rough streets of Florida and the aggressive, first-class faction waged war. (WATCH) At one point during their heated rivalry, the devious Horsemen went as far as breaking Rhodes’ arm in a gas station parking lot.
Still, despite their years of differences, Dusty Rhodes will pay tribute to Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Tully Blanchard and JJ Dillon when they ride into the
Triple H & Shawn Michaels to induct Mike Tyson
Clearly, Shawn Michaels has gotten over the events of WrestleMania XIV.
That night in Boston, The Showstopper thought Mike Tyson was on his side going into his WWE Title defense against “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Instead, “Iron” Mike ended up counting the 1-2-3 when Austin beat Michaels, then kayoed HBK when the legendary Superstar got lippy. (WATCH)
The men put their differences aside years later when they teamed up with Triple H to take down Chris Jericho on Raw. They’ll be on the same side again on the eve of WrestleMania XVIII, when D-Generation X sends Mike Tyson into the WWE Hall of Fame.
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2012 WWE Hall of Fame inductors
JBL to induct Ron Simmons
On Saturday, March 31, Ron Simmons will take his rightful place in the
JBL joined forces with Simmons (then known as Faarooq) in 1998 as The Undertaker’s personal henchmen, The Acolytes. The powerhouses ran roughshod over
Later, JBL and Faarooq ditched The Deadman in order to enjoy the simpler things in life — beer, money and fighting. With little more than a poker table and a door frame, The Acolytes Protection Agency — more commonly recognized by the WWE universe as The APA — offered security to Superstars who needed it (and had the cash). (WATCH)
Now, JBL will present his partner and friend for enshrinement among sports-entertainment’s greatest at the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. (And we're sure he'll tell the WWE Universe in attendance one or two stories that will have Simmons shaking his head and uttering, "Damn!")
The Usos to induct Yokozuna
Members of the storied Anoa'i wrestling family, including Rikishi and The Wild Samoans, will be in Miami when The Usos posthumously induct Yokozuna into the WWE Hall of Fame the night before WrestleMania XXVIII.
Perhaps the most impressive bloodline in all of sports-entertainment, the Anoa'i family lineage begins with WWE Hall of Famer "High Chief" Peter Maivia and includes such heavy hitters as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Umaga and The Tonga Kid. Still, no Anoa'i was as powerful as Yokozuna. (WATCH)
A former WWE Champion, the mighty Superstar carried on his family's proud tradition and led the way for future competitors like Rikishi and his sons, Jimmy & Jey Uso. The three men will share the stage to honor their fallen uso (Samoan for "brother") with Yokozuna's wife and children also in attendance. Expect a huge show of praise for a big man.
The Phenom on The Grandest Stage of Them All
WrestleMania is a special occasion; one celebrated by every member of the
The Deadman’s match at WrestleMania holds special significance. From his first appearance back in 1991 when he locked horns with WWE Hall of Famer “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka at WrestleMania VII, The Phenom has demonstrated dominance over opponents on a level never before witnessed in WWE history, culminating in an unparalleled 19-0 record.
So impressive has The Streak been that over the years it has taken on an almost mystical quality, furthering The Undertaker’s mysterious — and at times, terrifying — aura.
Over the course of his spectacular 19-year run, The Phenom has dispatched legends like Ric Flair, King Kong Bundy, and Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and he’s toppled monsters like Giant González and his brother, Kane (WATCH). Even Mr. WrestleMania himself, WWE Hall of Famer and perhaps the best clutch performer in history, Shawn Michaels, fell victim to The Streak — he did so twice, in fact, and his second loss at the hands of The Undertaker ended The Heartbreak Kid’s career. (WATCH)
And yet, even something as big, even something as awe-inspiring as The Undertaker’s streak is perhaps best viewed through the smaller lens of certain unforgettable moments. Like the top-rope superplex of Ric Flair at WrestleMania X8 (WATCH). Or The Deadman somehow sitting up after Jake “The Snake” planted him with not one, but two, DDTs during their match at WrestleMania VIII (WATCH). The Streak has become so grandiose that even Undertaker’s entrance has become an event all its own.
When streaks last as long as The Phenom’s has, you can start measuring things of great significance against them. Over the course of his 19 years on The Grandest Stage of Them All, careers have begun and ended, Championships have traded hands countless times and the WWE has transgressed eras.
Despite it all, however, The Undertaker has been the one constant in the WWE Universe these past two decades.
Which leads us to the question on the minds of every member of the WWE Universe today: Can The Phenom extend The Streak to an unfathomable 20-0 when he enters WrestleMania XXVIII at Sun Life Stadium in Miami on April 1, 2012, against Triple H? That, well, we’re not yet sure of. So instead of speculate on the future,
Selon plusieurs sources, Maria Menounos irait mieux depuis lundi dernier et elle ne devrait pas annuler sa participation à Wrestlemania 28.
Pour rappel, elle s'est cassée deux côtes pendant un entraînement pour le show TV "Dancing With The Stars".
Captain Keith Colburn drops anchor at Saturday's WrestleMania Axxess
Direct from the icy Bering Sea, "Deadliest Catch's" "King Crab" Captain Keith Colburn will drop anchor at the Miami Beach Convention Center for a special appearance at
An imposing presence at sea, Captain Colburn has helmed the Wizard with an iron fist for 14 years. His meticulous, cerebral nature has resulted in a highly sucessfull run for for the 45-year-old Captain, and the Wizard has become a perennial top five producer of crab. The vessel was originally built as a fuel oil barge by the US Navy for use during World War II, and Colburn has brought it to promience during his tenure as Captain. (MORE ON "DEADLIEST CATCH")
Known for his signature Cup Noodles spittoon, Keith Colburn is an active outdoor adventurer who describes his job's lifestyle as both the greatest and worst in the world. He has been a fixture on "Deadliest Catch" since the third season of the show in 2007, and all five seasons of the "After the Catch" miniseries. Hear all about Captain Colburn's adventures at sea aboard the Wizard and beyond, when he surfaces at WrestleMania Axxess this Saturday. (GET TICKETS)
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