MICHELLE OBAMA IN WWE HEAD-QUARTERS

World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following press release Friday announcing that Vince McMahon has extended an invitation to First Lady Michelle Obama to visit the company’s corporate headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut while she is in town this Monday.

WWE® Invites First Lady Michelle Obama to Visit Headquarters

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) today announced that CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon has extended an invitation to First Lady Michelle Obama for this Monday, October 18 while she is in town, to visit the company’s corporate headquarters in Stamford, CT, and discuss WWE’s corporate outreach initiatives. These programs include outreach to at-risk youth, support for military troops and their families and partnerships with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association, The Young Adult Library Services Association and others.

“Given President Obama’s previous appearance on ‘Monday Night Raw’, and WWE’s dedication to giving back to the community we welcome the opportunity to speak candidly with the First Lady and educate her about WWE’s initiatives that focus on children and families,” said Vince McMahon, WWE CEO and Chairman. “We hope to learn more from the First Lady about the important initiatives she is leading.”

WWE DEVELOPMENTAL CORRECTION

 It was reported this week that Ron Myers, a WWE developmental wrestler recently added to Florida Championship Wrestling’s roster page, previously wrestled in the promotion as Kris Logan. This is incorrect as Myers is a different wrestler. He is actually Ron Price, a Northeast-based wrestler the company signed earlier this year to a developmental contract.

JEFF HARDY BLASTS ON WWE

During an interview with the Daily Star, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy railed World Wrestling Entertainment for their treatment of his brother Matt.

“I’m not going to give WWE their props for the way they’ve dealt with Matt. He is such a giving talent, ready to do anything for them, and he’s been given the run-around. They’ve treated him like sh*t.

“I think if he came here, you would see the happiest, most dangerous and exciting Matt Hardy you’ve ever seen. I hope that they let him leave and he shows up here any day now.”

WWE REMOVED MICK FOLEY AND MICKIE JAMES FROM ALUMNI

The official WWE website has removed both Mick Foley and Mickie James from its Alumni site. Foley was recently added back to the section while James debuted last week for TNA Wrestling. It is company protocol to remove former WWE performers who appear for the rival promotion.

TRIPLE H RETURNING AT FAN APPRECIATION

 WWE has announced that Triple H will return for “one night only” at the Fan Appreciation and Supershow event on October 30th in Hartford, Connecticut. The updated listing for the event doesn’t specify if The Game will be wrestling or just appearing.

Matches announced for the event include Kane vs. Big Show vs. Undertaker for the World Title, Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett for the WWE Title, Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio and a 16-man battle royal with the winner facing Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Title.