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E! NEWS FEATURING WRESTLEMANIA INSPIRED STORIES THIS WEEK

By Mike Johnson on 2012-03-27 19:57:22

Jeff sent along the following:

E! NEWS ENTERS THE WRESTLING RING WITH A FOUR-PART SERIES FEATURING WWE SUPERSTARS BEGINNING TONIGHT, MARCH 27TH

Series Brings Unprecedented Access Into The World of Professional Wrestling With Extensive Interviews With “The Rock,” John Cena, Chris Jericho, Kelly Kelly and More

Los Angeles, CA, March 27, 2012 – E! News suits up to bring viewers an exclusive look into the world of professional wrestling with a four-part series featuring one-on-one interviews with WWE superstars who have taken their fame to new heights. “Wrestling with Celebrity” begins Tuesday, March 27th just in time for WWE’s Wrestlemania XXVIII featuring “The Rock” vs. John Cena which takes place on April 1st.

Tune in all week as E! News tracks the last 30 years of the sport, from when it was a niche subculture to its rise currently as a pop culture phenomenon. Featured in the series are brand new interviews with David Otunga, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Eve, John Cena, Chris Jericho, Kelly Kelly, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson right before his much touted return to the ring at Wrestlemania.

Additional highlights from this week’s coverage include:

TUESDAY: Wrestling Takes Over TV - From A-list arm candy to becoming bona fide movie stars, several WWE wrestlers have successfully made the transition into mainstream pop culture. Join E! News as we take a look at how wrestling turned into one of the biggest franchises on TV.

WEDNESDAY: A Star Is Born – E! News sits down with “The Rock” in a one-on-one interview to discuss his rise to fame and how he transcended wrestling to become one of Hollywood’s top actors.

THURSDAY: The Rise of the Diva – Wrestling superstars Stacy Keibler, Torrie Wilson and a slew of hot wrestlers prove that wrestling isn’t just for men. E! News reveals a group of empowering wrestlers that have become role models for young girls.

FRIDAY: Wrestling in the Mainstream – Stacy Keibler and Chris Jericho took “Dancing with the Stars” by storm while “The Miz” and David Otunga turned their reality show fame into successful wrestling careers. E! News takes fans on a journey from the ring to pop stardom as we talk to wrestling superstars whose crossover appeal has skyrocketed.

Tune in to E! News March 27th-30th for your ticket to the world of professional wrestling.

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