Mickie James' Post-WWE Future?, SD!'s Future, Cena Theme Song Lawsuit

Four-time WWE Women's champion Mickie James tells WWE.com that she is looking forward to expand her professional career beyond World Wrestling Entertainment. "If I was to accomplish anything outside of the continuous growth of my WWE career, it would be to star in at least one movie," Mickie said in a wwe.com superstar-to-superstar interview with Jessica Sutta of the p—ycat Dolls. "I have always dreamed of being a star on the big screen." When asked about the challenges of life on the road, James says staying upbeat is difficult, especially when she's worn out and fans want her attention. "I find it especially challenging when we come off a long tour and fly into town our fans are at the airport waiting for autographs," she said. "We are all exhausted and can't wait to get to our hotels." She added, But then I think if it weren't for their loyalty to us, we wouldn't be who we are today. Besides, I was once one of those."

World Wrestling Entertainment has been granted an extension in responding to the lawsuit brought against them, John Cena and several other entities regarding the sampling in Cena's theme song. WWE and company are being sued by members of rap group M.O.P. for sampling their song "Ante Up" for use in Cena's theme song. WWE now has until December 15th to respond.

TVweek.com reports that WWE Smackdown has helped MyNetwork TV tighten the ratings war with the CW Network over the battle for 5th place in the network ratings. In the key demographic of adults 18-49, CW slipped from a 1.9 rating last November to a 1.0 rating this November. Meanwhile, MyNetwork is up 50% with a 0.6 overall rating in the demographic. The difference between CW and MyNetwork among 18-49 year old adults last November was a 1.5 rating. Now, the difference is only 0.4, mostly due to Smackdown switching networks.

WWE will be releasing "WWE The Music Volume 9" on January 27th, 2009. The CD is scheduled to contain the following track listing:

*Randy Orton – "Voices"
*Vladimir Kozlov – "Unch Mein"
*Maryse – "Ooh Oui"
*Chris Jericho – "Save Me"
*Santino Marella – "Vittoria Es Mia"
*Ted Dibiase & Cody Rhodes – "Priceless"
*WWE Smackdown – "On The Floor"
*Kelly Kelly – "Holla 2009"
*Kung Fu Naki – "Kung Fu Naki"
*Natalya – "Beating Hart"
*Evan Bourne – "Airbourne"
*Willam Regal – "King"
*The Boogeyman – "Coming To Getcha"
*John Cena – "Moving Up"