TVWeek.com has posted a new article noting that in response to a press release they posted announcing that Drew Carey had been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, a publicist for WWE emailed them and asked them not to label WWE as a "wresting company." The following is an excerpt from the article:
"Drew Carey Inducted Into Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. Huh? Drew Carey??!!
Comedic actor and game show host Drew Carey is the newest member of the WWE Hall of Fame.
According to the WWE, "Carey established his place in WWE history as a surprise entrant in the 2001 Royal Rumble. However, Carey’s fortunes quickly turned, when the massive WWE Superstar Kane entered the ring, prompting Carey to eliminate himself from the match."
The announcement adds, "The WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony…will take place at the Philips Arena [in Atlanta] on Saturday, April 2, and the one-hour TV special will air Monday, April 4, at 8/7c on USA Network."
Next thing I know, I’ve received an email from one Kellie Baldyga, a publicist for WWE, DEMANDING that we correct the story. She also copied our owner, Rance Crain, on the email.
What had drawn her ire was the headline. Baldyga wrote in her email, “We are no longer a wrestling company but rather a global entertainment company with a movie studio, international licensing deals, publisher of three magazines, consumer good distributor and more.”
No doubt WWE is into more things than just wrestling, which is its bread and butter, I thought, but this can’t really be a big deal. I was busy and emailed her I’d call her the next day, which was yesterday, March 17." You can read more if you CLICK HERE.
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
