WWE on Larry King Live Show
On Wednesday night, Wrestlemania 24 publicity continued, with the WWE edition of CNN's Larry King Live show featuring several WWE Superstars and boxer Floyd Mayweather. This episode was originally supposed to air over a week ago on CNN, but due to other news stories, it was rescheduled. The wrestlers hyped up the big event as King asked the hard-hitting questions. Appearing as guests on the WWE episode were Triple H, John Cena, Chris Jericho & Big Show as well as behind the scenes coverage of WWE with Vince McMahon. Vince and Triple H started off in the studio with Larry King.
Vince discussed how he bought out Ted Turner's wrestling company, how he acts as chairman and wrestler now and how they coined the term "sports entertainment". Vince said Wrestlemania was his idea because it was logical to have a huge annual wrestling event just like football has the Superbowl. Vince said WWE falls out of the sports page coverage because it's also entertainment. The drug policy was mentioned how it's unusual that entertainers would be tested but WWE does. Larry brought up the Benoit tragedy and both Vince & HHH said they couldn't believe the story at first. Vince added that the tragedy didn't hurt the WWE business overall, although it may have short term.
Triple H discussed how his nickname came from Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a snobbish wrestler character he started out as. Hunter said he's actually from New Hampshire and not Greenwich, CT. Triple H said with thousands of fans screaming each week it's tough not get riled up, and there have been real injuries as well. Triple H said he took painkillers for a quad injury for about 2 days but can't stand using them.
John Cena appeared via satellite in New Orleans, because he was on location filming the WWE film "12 Rounds. Cena spoke about how big Wrestlemania is and how fantastic an entertainment event it is. Cena said there will be hype, celebrities and pyro displays, so it's worth tuning in for. Cena discussed how drug use by pro wrestlers is really a personal choice, and he's not concerned over it happening to him.
Chris Jericho discussed how the Wrestlemania event will be 4 hours but flies by due to its high entertainment value. Larry asked how they rehearse and Jericho/HHH mentioned it's more of an improv type thing where they go out and put on their best show. Donald Trump was also on the show via phone to discuss his fight with Vince at last year's Mania. Trump said it will be tough for Floyd Mayweather to top their performance this year. Trump said Vince is both a great promoter and manager all in one, which is a rarity in business.
Larry asked how the wrestlers do for salaries. Jericho said he does well and it's based on who sells the most tickets and gives the most entertaining performance. Cena said the structure for payment is based on how over a wrestler gets with the fans. Triple H said he feels he is being treated fairly and that Cena is one of the hardest workers in the company, and is payed for it. Triple H also discussed how he's never away from the business due to being married to Vince's daughter, Stephanie.
Floyd Mayweather appeared to discuss his huge fight with Big Show at Wrestlemania. Mayweather said as a kid he enjoyed wrestling and dreamed of being part of it, now he's in Wrestlemania. Vince said he liked Floyd's personality and flashyness and that's where he got the idea for the match. Jericho said the Big Show punches from Floyd where Show's nose was broken was not staged. Floyd said his next boxing fight is in Septermber. Vince responded to Larry's question about paying Floyd 20 million dollars "I wouldn't be surprised if he gets 20 million".
Big Show joined Vince and Floyd Mayweather in the studio with Larry King. Show said he took this match to prove he's the greatest fighter on the planet and squash Mayweather. Show said he plans to have fun and humiliate Mayweather at WM24. Show also said he is a fan of Floyd's boxing achievements and thinks he is a great fighter. Larry wished Floyd good luck with the match and told him to stay undefeated.
WWE Diva Maria was also shown in a video piece signing autographs on her Playboy magazine for fans. Maria discussed her finishing move "The Beautiful Bulldog" as well as how she came to WWE for the Diva search after growing up a fan of wrestling.
Larry went behind the scenes as well to tour a WWE TV show production, with Vince as tour guide. The stage was shown being set up as well a the 20x20 ring and Vince discussed how he would be wrestling on the show.
A simulated WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 video game match was shown between Vince & Larry King, with Larry hitting moves off the ropes and finishing off with the FU on Vince for the win. The show ended with Larry asking HHH, Jericho and Show about injuries. Vince ended saying that the wrestling season lasts all year long with events. Wrestlemania 24 will be Sunday at 7PM EST.
Vince discussed how he bought out Ted Turner's wrestling company, how he acts as chairman and wrestler now and how they coined the term "sports entertainment". Vince said Wrestlemania was his idea because it was logical to have a huge annual wrestling event just like football has the Superbowl. Vince said WWE falls out of the sports page coverage because it's also entertainment. The drug policy was mentioned how it's unusual that entertainers would be tested but WWE does. Larry brought up the Benoit tragedy and both Vince & HHH said they couldn't believe the story at first. Vince added that the tragedy didn't hurt the WWE business overall, although it may have short term.
Triple H discussed how his nickname came from Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a snobbish wrestler character he started out as. Hunter said he's actually from New Hampshire and not Greenwich, CT. Triple H said with thousands of fans screaming each week it's tough not get riled up, and there have been real injuries as well. Triple H said he took painkillers for a quad injury for about 2 days but can't stand using them.
John Cena appeared via satellite in New Orleans, because he was on location filming the WWE film "12 Rounds. Cena spoke about how big Wrestlemania is and how fantastic an entertainment event it is. Cena said there will be hype, celebrities and pyro displays, so it's worth tuning in for. Cena discussed how drug use by pro wrestlers is really a personal choice, and he's not concerned over it happening to him.
Chris Jericho discussed how the Wrestlemania event will be 4 hours but flies by due to its high entertainment value. Larry asked how they rehearse and Jericho/HHH mentioned it's more of an improv type thing where they go out and put on their best show. Donald Trump was also on the show via phone to discuss his fight with Vince at last year's Mania. Trump said it will be tough for Floyd Mayweather to top their performance this year. Trump said Vince is both a great promoter and manager all in one, which is a rarity in business.
Larry asked how the wrestlers do for salaries. Jericho said he does well and it's based on who sells the most tickets and gives the most entertaining performance. Cena said the structure for payment is based on how over a wrestler gets with the fans. Triple H said he feels he is being treated fairly and that Cena is one of the hardest workers in the company, and is payed for it. Triple H also discussed how he's never away from the business due to being married to Vince's daughter, Stephanie.
Floyd Mayweather appeared to discuss his huge fight with Big Show at Wrestlemania. Mayweather said as a kid he enjoyed wrestling and dreamed of being part of it, now he's in Wrestlemania. Vince said he liked Floyd's personality and flashyness and that's where he got the idea for the match. Jericho said the Big Show punches from Floyd where Show's nose was broken was not staged. Floyd said his next boxing fight is in Septermber. Vince responded to Larry's question about paying Floyd 20 million dollars "I wouldn't be surprised if he gets 20 million".
Big Show joined Vince and Floyd Mayweather in the studio with Larry King. Show said he took this match to prove he's the greatest fighter on the planet and squash Mayweather. Show said he plans to have fun and humiliate Mayweather at WM24. Show also said he is a fan of Floyd's boxing achievements and thinks he is a great fighter. Larry wished Floyd good luck with the match and told him to stay undefeated.
WWE Diva Maria was also shown in a video piece signing autographs on her Playboy magazine for fans. Maria discussed her finishing move "The Beautiful Bulldog" as well as how she came to WWE for the Diva search after growing up a fan of wrestling.
Larry went behind the scenes as well to tour a WWE TV show production, with Vince as tour guide. The stage was shown being set up as well a the 20x20 ring and Vince discussed how he would be wrestling on the show.
A simulated WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 video game match was shown between Vince & Larry King, with Larry hitting moves off the ropes and finishing off with the FU on Vince for the win. The show ended with Larry asking HHH, Jericho and Show about injuries. Vince ended saying that the wrestling season lasts all year long with events. Wrestlemania 24 will be Sunday at 7PM EST.
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