Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Monday, October 1, 2007 at 4:10 PM EST

Matt passed on a link to us regarding the Armageddon PPV on December 16 in Pittsburgh, PA at this link. Tickets for the show go on sale October 20.

Michael Weaver, Jr. of www.wrestlingupdateonline.com sent this in: THQ ANNOUNCES PLAYABLE DEMO AVAILABILITY AND PRE-ORDER RETAIL INCENTIVES FOR WWE® SMACKDOWN® VS. RAW® 2008

WHAT: Beginning today, consumers who pre-order WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2008 at select retailers throughout North America will receive a copy of the official game demo. By pre-ordering the game, consumers can also take advantage of retail exclusive gift-with-purchase promotions. The game demo will also be available via Xbox Live® Marketplace for the Xbox 360(tm) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft beginning October 15.

THE DEMO: The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 playable demo for Xbox Live Marketplace will allow players to experience exhibition match play using the RAW, SmackDown and ECW arenas. Superstars Rey Mysterio, Bobby Lashley, Undertaker and Randy Orton are available for battle in either single player or two-player, head-to-head gameplay. Throughout the demo, players can sample several of the game's new features, including Superstar Fighting Styles and the Struggle Submission System.

THE GAME: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP system will let players take the fight into their own hands with the debut of eight Superstar Fighting Styles. Each fighting style has its own unique strategy with exclusive moves and abilities. A brand new Struggle Submission System gives players intuitive and natural control over their WWE Superstars using the analog sticks. Realism and strategy are at the forefront, as players can now control the amount of pressure they apply. WWE 24/7 Mode, which combines the popular Season and General Manager modes, embraces the intensity of the Superstar lifestyle. Multiple character development options, stat tracking and career goals will guide players toward the ultimate achievement of becoming a WWE Legend. In addition, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 includes numerous fan-requested updates, including new rosters, more environmental hotspots, improved out-of-ring action and much more.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 for the Wii features unique controls and gameplay created specifically for the platform, resulting in quick response times and a more arcade feel. Ultimate control is taken to the next level, as players can act out slam, strikes, taunts and finishers as they take place on screen.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 for the Nintendo DS lets players directly control a Superstar's action with the stylus, while situation-based fighting includes over 80 unique holds for a variety of strategic options. Players can also experience a full year of WWE action, storylines and drama in WWE Season Mode.

Devin Cutting passed on the following press release that was issued by World Wrestling Entertainment:

WWE Stars Open Sports Experience Center At Special Olympics World Summer Games In Shanghai

Mick Foley and Torrie Wilson joined Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Coca Cola CEO Mutar Kent, and other celebrities, including Vanessa Williams, Michelle Kwan, Bianca Jagger, and Disney star Brenda Song, in opening the new Sports Experience Center on Monday, the day before the official start of the 2007 Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai.

WWE is among the sponsors of the new Sports Experience Center. The Center provides the Special Olympians at the Games the chance to meet celebrities and dignitaries to share a laugh, or have a game of table tennis, basketball, tennis or badminton, among other activities, providing a very special personal experience for all involved..

Torrie and Bianca Jagger played doubles table tennis with Special Olympians from greater China, including mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Mick mixed it up with Special Olympians from Denmark on the badminton court before being replaced by Disney's Brenda Song and Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group. The WWE stars also had a chance to meet with Clark T. (Sandy) Randt, the American Ambassador to The People's Republic of China.

After the event, the WWE stars attended the Special Olympics Great Britain Welcome Reception, where Mick and Torrie had a chance to chat with some of the more than 300 members of Britain's Special Olympics squad, all of whom were pleasantly surprised to have a chance to meet with two of their favorite WWE stars.

The Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai (October 2-11) will be the largest single sporting event in 2007. The enormity of the Games - more than 7,500 Special Olympics athletes and their families from 165 countries; tens of thousands of coaches, volunteers and Chinese citizens; competitions in 25 Olympic-type and demonstration sports at more than 20 venues - will command worldwide attention.

On Tuesday, Mick and Torrie will participate in the Opening Ceremony that officially kicks off the World Games.