News & Notes On SNME, John Cena, Chyna, New Talent, & More

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While it has been receiving award nominations and praise from critics most places, The Wrestler has not pleased the people of Iran. The Telegraph in the UK is reporting that due to the portrayal of an Iranian character in the film, that some are not happy with the film.

John Cena's next movie, 12 Rounds, will be released on March 13, 2009.

SilverVision in the UK has released the cover for the Saturday Night's Main Event DVD set.

Chyna has announced that she will be doing commentary on the January 31st Inoki Genome Wrestling show. She also has a special video message, wishing all of her fans a Merry Christmas, which you can see at https://www.9thwonderoftheworld.com.

WWE will be running shows in Budokan Hall in Japan on 7/7 and 7/8.

WWE has signed Memphis wrestler Bryon Wilcox to a developmental deal. Wilcox had gotten a week-long tryout in FCW in the past but wasn't signed then.

The National Wrestling Alliance sent out the following press release today:

Hollywood, CA (December 12, 2008) ? The NWA? Wrestling Showcase from the National Wrestling Alliance? and Big Vision Entertainment premieres on Colours TV/Dish Network Channel 9407 on Friday January 28th and every Friday at 6:00 PM Eastern (3 PM Pacific). NWA Wrestling Showcase originates from the historic Columbia Square Studios on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA and features NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Blue Demon, Jr., "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce, "Shooter" Brent Albright, The Young Bucks, Joey Ryan, NWA North American Champion "The Legacy" Mike DiBiase, Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch plus NWA regional talents from across the globe. If your area does not carry Colours TV you can still enjoy NWA action LIVE online on colourstv.org and on a delay basis on nwawrestling.com.