- WWE Films generated its first dollars for the company in the last quarter of 2007 with a total of $16 million in sales mainly from the Kane movie 'See No Evil'. While 'The Marine' with John Cena was way more popular than
Kane's, revenue from that movie will most probably be recorded in the first quarter of 2008. 'The Condemned' with Steve Austin didn't break even and it's highly unlikely that the company will make any money off that movie after covering marketing and production costs. No movies are scheduled for this year however John Cena will start working on his new movie titled '12 Rounds' in New Orleans. The movie will be released in theaters in 2009 while other projects which are being considered are all going direct to video. Direct to video movies cost much less to produce and can bring in revenue much quicker than a theatrical release unless it's a blockbuster movie that
made millions in its first weekend.
- Rey Mysterio was injured at a WWE house show in Santiago, Chile.
- In an interview with Jim Varsallone of the Miami Herald, former WWE champ Stone Cold Steve Austin said that WWE offered him a spot at WrestleMania which he turned down. "I'd like to go to the Hall of Fame and see the guys get inducted. They got enough talent in WWE that they don't need me for WrestleMania, and it's not my desire to go back into the ring," Austin said.
While Austin didn't reveal what 'pitch was thrown at him' he said that he's always interested for a cameo if it's a good idea. "If I really needed the money, I'd go back in the ring, but I've been conservative with my money and
invested wisely. I have fond memories of the business, and I love the business, but I don't miss it." Since wrestling his last match at WrestleMania 19, Austin appeared as a referee at WrestleMania 20, on Piper's Pit at 21, skipped WrestleMania 22 and then appeared as a referee again at
WrestleMania 23.
- "Theory of Deadman" recorded a new theme for Vince McMahon.
- Kevin Sullivan, the former director of content development for WWE's web site (not to be confused with the TNA producer Kevin Sullivan, or the former wrestler by the same name), has been named managing editor of the YES Network's web site.
- Dragon Gate is coming to the United States. Dragon Gate President Takashi Okamura has announced plans to run 200 shows in 2008, including shows in Hawaii and Los Angeles in September. The Japanese promotion has also announced a tag team tournament in the summer and the King of Gate singles tournament in December.
- Fumihiko Uwai's Big Mouth Loud promtion in Japan has officially closed. Big Mouth Loud's last show was in October 2007. In the past, Uwai booked AJ Styles for his Japanese shows.
