Roman Reigns vs. Alberto Del Rio (WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semifinals)

Roman Reigns and United States Champion Alberto Del Rio will face off in the semifinal round of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament this Sunday at Survivor Series, with the winner advancing the tournament final — and the opportunity of a lifetime — later that night.

Watch Survivor Series on the award-winning WWE Network

For Reigns, a victory against Del Rio would secure him a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match for the second time in recent memory. The Big Dog originally earned No. 1 contender status on the Oct. 26 edition of Raw, when he came out on top in a Fatal 4-Way Match. Yet, his title match against champion Seth Rollins was canceled after The Architect suffered a major knee injury and had to forfeit the championship. Reigns was then offered a golden chance to be fast-tracked to the tournament final by WWE COO Triple H, but he refused to “play ball” with The Authority in exchange for the free ride.

In turn, Reigns’ path to the semifinals has been anything but easy. He scraped past The World’s Largest Athlete, Big Show, in round one, and overcame a tough challenge from Cesaro in round two.

Since returning to WWE by surprise at Hell in a Cell, where he reappeared alongside Zeb Colter and ended John Cena’s U.S. Championship reign, Del Rio has appeared virtually unstoppable. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion advanced to the tournament semifinals with wins over Stardust in round one and The Lucha Dragons’ Kalisto in round two.

Which Superstar will have the edge this Sunday in Atlanta at Survivor Series? Will the U.S. Champion’s dangerous strikes and flawless submission game propel him to a WWE World Heavyweight Title Match? Or will Reigns — who came within a hair of winning WWE’s top prize from Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 31 — Superman Punch and Spear his way to the final?

Watch this all-important tournament clash at Survivor Series, airing live this Sunday, only on the award-winning WWE Network. 

WWE on ESPN's 'SportsCenter'

Every Tuesday, ESPNews' "SportsCenter" features a weekly segment with Superstars devoted to the best, most entertaining moments from WWE. On Nov. 17, days before the biggest match of her career at Survivor Series, Divas Champion Charlotte will chat with ESPN's Jonathan Coachman.

Coachman was recently joined by Jimmy and Jey Uso, who recently made their return on Raw.

The Usos make their "SportsCenter" debut | Off the Top Rope: Top moments from WWE this week

John Cena was also recently a guest on "SportsCenter."

John Cena compares himself to Tom Brady | Jonathan Coachman's interview with Seth Rollins

In addtion to top moments from Raw, the weekly segment will feature former WWE Superstar and announcer and current ESPN personality Coachman.

For more on ESPN's "SportsCenter" visit espn.go.com.

The Miz, Paige and Annalynne McCord star in 'Santa's Little Helper'

May the best elf win! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios present outrageous holiday fun in "Santa's Little Helper," available now on DVD and Digital HD.

Get it now at Walmart.com

Ho-ho-hold on tight for holiday hijinks in this hilarious family comedy starring WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, WWE Diva Paige and AnnaLynne McCord. After losing his job, a slick-talking businessman is given the chance of a lifetime — to be Santa’s second-in-command. But to earn the coveted position, he’ll have to wage an outrageous battle against a scheming elf who wants the gig for herself!

The "Santa's Little Helper" DVD is stocked full of behind-the-scenes featurettes that are sure to bring holiday cheer. In the "Ho Ho Ho", cast and crew members give their own accounts of the job of Santa’s official helper and what goes on behind-the-scenes in his workshop. Other featurettes offer fans a profile on Paige as well as additional interviews with the cast and crew as they discuss what the holidays mean to them and the greatest gifts they ever received.

"SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER" SPECIAL FEATURES

• Ho Ho Ho – In "Santa's Little Helper" the "Ho Ho Ho" is Santa’s right hand man. But what exactly does this job entail? Cast and crew talk about the "Ho Ho Ho’s" duties and what really goes on behind-the-scenes of Santa’s workshop when the deadline for the big day is looming.
• Introducing Paige – WWE Diva Paige has had quite a year. She debuted on Monday Night Raw just over a year ago and in that time has been WWE Divas Champion twice, become a star on the E! hit series "Total Divas", and will now be acting in her first ever movie! Through interviews with the cast, the director and of course Paige herself, fans get an in-depth look at how she prepared for, and successfully executed, her role as Eleanor.
• Holiday Cast & Crew – A fun behind-the-scenes look at the cast and crew, talking about what the holidays mean to them and the greatest gifts they ever received.

WWE debuted the first-ever WWE Performance Center: All Access on Sept. 28 in Orlando, Fla., giving WWE and NXT fans an unprecedented look behind the scenes at what it takes to become a WWE Superstar.

Get details on the next WWE Performance Center: All Access experience

An extremely limited number of WWE Universe members gathered at the WWE Performance Center — the breeding ground for NXT — where they were given the opportunity to rub elbows with their favorite NXT Superstars, tour the world-class training facility, observe in-ring training sessions, play a role in a private NXT Live Event and so much more.

The next WWE Performance Center: All Access will take place during Royal Rumble weekend in Orlando on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. Tickets for this experience will be extremely limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning Monday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. ET at NXTTickets.com.

Undertaker Week: Celebrating 25 Phenomenal Years on WWE Network

WWE Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers pay tribute to the legacy of The Phenom during Undertaker Week on the award-winning WWE Network.

Legends with JBL: Undertaker’s Greatest Rivals Part 1
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On this special edition of Legends with JBL, John Bradshaw Layfield goes in-depth with Triple H, Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as they celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the legendary Undertaker. The panel discusses the evolution of Undertaker in WWE, including his decades of loyalty and his respected locker room presence. JBL’s panel of guests also set the record straight about Internet rumors, and provide behind-the-scenes accounts of The Undertaker’s greatest matches.

Undertaker: 25 Phenomenal Years
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Journey back through 25 years of the most memorable and unforgettable moments in the career of WWE’s one and only Phenom, The Undertaker.

The Undertaker’s Gravest Matches
SUBSCRIBERS: WATCH NOW ON DEMANDRelive 25 years of The Undertaker's most dangerous matches. Descend into the darkness as The Dead Man battles among caskets, flames and cells.

Legends with JBL: Undertaker’s Greatest Rivals Part 2
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JBL continues his trip down memory lane on this special edition of Legends with JBL. John Bradshaw Layfield, along with his illustrious panel consisting of Triple H, Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, unearth never-before-heard topics from The Undertaker’s remarkable career. From the "BSK" to The Streak, no topic is off limits.

Melissa Joan Hart explains it 'Raw' about Kevin Owens on Twitter

Social media exploded on Monday evening as Kevin Owens and television star Melissa Joan Hart engaged in a war of words on Twitter. The beef resulted in Hart being subsequently blocked by Owens on the social media site, as well as the Raw announce team bringing the situation to the surface during Owens' WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Match. 

SmackDown results, Nov. 5, 2015: Kevin Owens acted his way to a victory over Dean Ambrose while The Wyatt Family demonstrated true Survival skills

Prior to United States Champion Alberto Del Rio’s match against Neville, he and Zeb Colter explained why there is no room for haters in MexAmerica – a notion that they were striving to rise above.

In the match that followed, while it looked for a moment as if Neville might hit the Red Arrow on Del Rio, the Essence of Excellence managed to turn the tables, trapping him upside down in the ropes, before leaping off the top rope and stomping down onto his opponent with both feet for the victory.

When Del Rio locked The Man That Gravity Forgot into a post-match Cross Armbreaker, however, Jack Swagger emerged, leading to a face-off between the titleholder and Colter’s former protégé.

The Road to WrestleMania 32 begins at On-Sale Party at AT&T Stadium

More than 7,000 members of the WWE Universe descended upon the home of WrestleMania 32 — AT&T Stadium in Dallas — for the official On-Sale Party, where they secured their seats to next year’s Showcase of the Immortals.

Tickets for WrestleMania 32 are available now at Ticketmaster.com. 

The free On-Sale Party, which took place on the field of the Dallas Cowboys, featured appearances by WWE Hall of Famers like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Lita and Booker T, as well as Mark Henry and Lana. Additionally, dignitaries like Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams and Cowboys Executive Vice President & Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones Anderson, as well as Cowboy players and cheerleaders, were on hand for the festivities.

The passionate and fun-loving WWE fans were also treated to live in-ring action, courtesy of NXT’s Superstars of Tomorrow. Check out the reaction of the WWE Universe on social media:

Randy Orton stars in 'Condemned 2' from WWE Studios and Lionsgate

WWE Superstar Randy Orton and Eric Roberts ignite a powder keg of action in this explosive follow-up to "The Condemned."

Watch exclusive clips | Learn more at lionsgateathome.com

After a failed mission to capture the leader of a deadly gambling ring (Wes Studi), bounty hunter Will Tanner (Orton) becomes the hunted — a human target in a game in which contestants must kill or be killed. As high rollers bet on who will survive, Will, his dad (Roberts), and members of Will’s team wage an all-out war against the game’s mastermind (Steven Michael Quezada).

Lionsgate presents a WWE Studios production, "The Condemned 2," in select theaters and on demand now.

"The Condemned 2" is rated R.

Exclusive interview: Batista discusses “Spectre,” Daniel Craig’s punching prowess and his WWE future

When he last appeared in a WWE ring, Batista made a brash decision about his future in sports-entertainment. Frustrated from the icy reception the WWE Universe had given his return run, The Animal handed in his resignation.

Luckily for the six-time World Champion, another door opened just as he decided to close one in WWE. Behind that door was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: create a signature role in an iconic film series that’s best summed up in three simple words: Bond. James Bond.

The Animal brings a brand-new Bond henchman to life in the film’s latest installment, “Spectre,” which is now playing in theaters worldwide. WWE.com caught up with Batista to discuss his first foray as a Bond villain, his future plans with WWE and the punch from Daniel Craig that nearly broke his nose.

WWE.COM: Could you tell us a little bit about Hinx, the character you play in “Spectre”?

BATISTA: My character is a very classic style henchman. It was intentionally done so he would be just a really bada**, silent, classic Bond style henchman with his “special talent,” so to speak.

WWE.COM: Obviously, the role was written a certain way, but you also were bringing something to the character. How did you go about creating Hinx?

BATISTA: It was weird, man. When I first got the script, which was well after I got the part, my character wasn’t really defined. He doesn't read on page. He's usually described as “Hinx enters. Trouble ensues.” I mean, that was pretty much the description. So they wanted me for this role and somewhat designed it around me, which is a pretty cool thing. I mean, [“Spectre” director] Sam Mendes had an idea in his head. When he met me, when we talked about the character, we really developed it toward my strengths. The character doesn't really express himself verbally. So it's a lot of thoughts. It's a lot of body language. It's a lot of demeanor and facials to create a mindset for this character.

WWE.COM: Did you find yourself bringing in any of your old WWE mannerisms or influences into that mindset?

BATISTA: Not intentionally. I remember [Jim Ross] saying way back when I was in OVW, “Your face is where you make your money." I always took that to heart and it was something I always worked on. I always had really good relationships with the WWE cameramen. I knew to make sure they'd find me and I'd find them, and they'd see the look on my face and that would tell a whole story. So, I think it was a talent I developed over the years, but I didn't intentionally bring it. I think it was already there. I think it's part of why I got the job.

Hilarious John Cena signs taking over ESPN ‘College GameDay’

Every year, NFL football dominates the airwaves in the fall and winter months. Saturdays, however, belong to NCAA FBS football, where elite college players and future NFL stars take the gridiron. When it comes to college football, it doesn’t matter which team or conference you support, there is one constant — ESPN “College GameDay.”

Two things set “College GameDay” apart from other sports news shows. First, “GameDay” is always shot on location at a specific campus — usually whichever school is in the high-profile game that will be played on ESPN or ABC that evening. The second element that makes “GameDay” stand out is a direct connection to WWE. There is always a huge audience behind the broadcast station and they have some of the funniest and most creative signs outside of Monday Night Raw.

There has been a recent trend on “College GameDay” that only strengthens the bond with WWE. Hilarious signs featuring John Cena have become a staple of the show. Often aimed at the visiting team, the signs range from popular Cena-inspired memes to variations of his popular mottos.

The Rock nominated for five People's Choice Awards

Among the many accolades already collected by The Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment, The Rock may soon be adding a handful of People’s Choice Awards to his trophy case.

The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion is up for three individual awards at this year’s ceremony: Favorite Action Movie Actor, Favorite Premium Cable Actor (for HBO’s “Ballers”) and Favorite Social Media Celebrity. In addition, Rock’s “Furious 7” is nominated for Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie.

Watch: Rock and Ronda get furious at WrestleMania | Does Rocky Bo-lieve?

With his five nods leading all nominated entertainers this year, The People’s Champion has some strong steam heading into the ceremony, which airs Jan. 6 at 9/8 C on CBS. But he faces stiff competition from the likes of Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Pratt and even his fellow “Furious” star Vin Diesel. So, to push The Great One over the finish line, head to the People’s Choice Awards website and cast your votes!

WrestleMania 32 tickets on sale now

Tickets to the pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 32 are available now! WrestleMania 32 will take place Sunday, April 3, 2016, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and will be broadcast live around the world on WWE Network. 

Visit Ticketmaster.com's WrestleMania page

Ticket prices range from $18-$1,180 (taxes included). There will also be a limited number of “Gold Circle” VIP Packages available for $2,360 (taxes included). The Gold Circle packages include seating in the first eight rows ringside, a Gold Circle VIP Stadium Entrance, and a commemorative WrestleMania 32 take-home folding chair. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets,www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at the AT&T Stadium Ticket Office. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees.

Over the past seven years, WrestleMania has generated more than half a billion dollars in cumulative economic impact for the cities that have hosted the event. WrestleMania is more than just a one-day event; it is a week-long celebration as WWE will take over the Dallas region during WrestleMania Week. In addition to WrestleMania 32, other activities will include: WrestleMania Axxess – WWE’s four-day, interactive fan festival at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center; WWE NXT at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena; the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at American Airlines Center; Monday Night Raw at American Airlines Center; and more than a dozen activities designed to give back to the host community, including Be a STAR anti-bullying rallies, hospital visits and Make-A-Wish events. 

Additional information on these events will be announced in the future at www.wrestlemania.com.

John Cena to co-host 'Today'

The Champ is back on "Today"! John Cena will co-host NBC's hit morning show during the 9 a.m. ET hour on Monday.

Cena returns to "Today" after several successful guest co-hosting stints, including when he surprised 500th wish kid Rocco, honored a deserving teen with the New York Yankees and even got in the "Today" show kitchen during SummerSlam Week.

Boogeyman signs WWE Legends contract

As he revealed on Friday via Twitter, The Boogeyman, one of the scariest Superstars to ever set foot in a WWE ring, has signed a WWE Legends contract.

Both through his powerful arsenal and his macabre tactics that included an abnormal affinity for worms, The Boogeyman made quite an impact during his WWE tenure. The creepy competitor terrified opponents in WWE and ECW, which included a heated rivalry with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T that led to a victorious effort for the nightmare-fueled Superstar at WrestleMania 22.

Please join WWE in congratulating The Boogeyman.