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WWE HIRES A NEW MAN TO GUIDE THE NETWORK, HALL OF FAMER BACKSTAGE, BRIE-STEPH FACE OFF TONIGHT, TRAIN WITH BOOKER T, BO DALLAS TALKS AND MORE

By Dave Scherer on 2014-07-28 14:17:49

Raw is in Houston, TX tonight. Brie Bella noted on Twitter that Stephanie McMahon wants her to appear at raw and that she will be there. I expect this will set up their match at SummerSlam, probably going along the lines of Brie will drop the charges if Steph will wrestle her. John Cena will also respond to Brock Lesnar's challenge.

Bret Hart attended last night's house show in Calgary.

The pre-sale codes we have received for the 10/26 Hell In A Cell PPV, which will emanate from Dallas, TX, are WWEPPV and DALLAS.

ChicagoNow.com has an interview with Bo Dallas where he talked about being mentioned by his father, Mike Rotunda, working with his brother Bray Wyatt and more. You can read it by clicking here.

Northeast Wrestling sent this item. ... If you're a wrestler or would like to train to become a professional wrestler sign up for our seminar with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. It takes place at the WWE Training Center located at Platinum Fitness in Danbury, CT on Sunday, August 3rd ...from 11am to 3pm. Learn from the man who has faced and main evented on the biggest stage in the industry against the likes of The Undertaker, Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero and more. You will be evaluated by Booker T and NEW Officials and one experienced wrestler will be selected to appear on Booker T's Reality of Wrestling's Television show on the Soul of the South TV Network and a prospective wrestler will receive a $500 scholarship to the NEW Wrestling School. The fee is $50. For more information or to enroll email us at newwrestling@yahoo.com. You can hear the words of Booker T himself on this amazing opportunity by clicking here.

WWE announced the following.

WWE NAMES BARRY MCMULLIN HEAD OF SALES & PARTNERSHIP MARKETING

STAMFORD, Conn., July 28, 2014 - WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the appointment of Barry McMullin as Senior Vice President of Sales & Partnership Marketing. McMullin, who previously held senior level sales positions at the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR), Wasserman Media Group, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, will report directly to WWE Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer, Michelle D. Wilson.

As head of WWE's Sales & Partnership Marketing division, McMullin will be a key member of the company's senior management team. He will be responsible for providing strategic vision for WWE's global sales operation and WWE® Network sales strategies, as well as ensuring revenue growth is aligned with company objectives.

McMullin brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic sales and marketing across a variety of major sports and entertainment brands. Prior to joining WWE, McMullin was PBR's Senior Vice President, Partnerships, where he led the company's local and national sales team in identifying new business opportunities and renewing current partnerships. During his time at PBR, McMullin secured new partnerships with Pabst Blue Ribbon, Monster Energy Drink, Tyson Foods and Dr. Pepper.

Prior to PBR McMullin was Vice President at Wasserman Media Group, where he was part of the team that helped secure marketing partnerships with MetLife, Anheuser-Busch, Verizon and Pepsi on behalf of the New York Giants, New York Jets and Meadowlands Stadium.

McMullin also spent time at the National Basketball Association as Director of New Business Development and Vice President of Team Marketing, where he sold marketing partnerships for NBA All-Star Weekend and the NBA Finals. He was a member of the executive team that launched the NBA's Development League and was the NBA Development League Team President of the Columbus (GA) Riverdragons.

McMullin began his sports sponsorship career as Manager of Sponsorships and Licensing for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. During that time, McMullin played an integral part in securing several national and local partnerships with Herman Miller, Cardinal Health and OC Tanner. McMullin graduated from Southern Utah University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

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