POP CULTURE: DONALD TRUMP BUYS WWE

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT HE MAY BE TAKING A BREAK FROM THE SPOTLIGHT, THE “TRUMPSTER” SMACKS YOU ACROSS THE GRILL, LIKE RICK JAMES TO CHARLIE MURPHY. YES THAT WAS A DAVE CHAPELLE REFERENCE. I HAVE A WHOLE GANG OF EM. STAY TUNED. LOL. THAT’S RIGHT, DONALD TRUMP, THE MAN WITH THE OUTER GALAXY SIZED EGO, AND APPARENTLY, ACCORDING TO SOME, THE MIDAS TOUCH, HAS JUST PURCHSED THE WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT JUGGERNAUT, WWE. YES, THAT WAS A REFERENCE TO THE GREEK GOD OF GOLD, MIDAS. I HAVE ALL KINDS OF REFERENCES. BUT BACK TO THE WWE SALE & PURCHASE. I GREW UP ON WRESTLING, AND HAVE BEEN A FAN, FOR THE MOST PART, EVER SINCE. THIS WILL NO DOUBT BE AN INTERESTING LOOK FOR THE COMPANY. IT’LL BE INTERESTING TO SEE WHAT CHANGES HE MAKES, IMMEDIATE & OTHERWISE. IN THE INTERIM CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE. CHEERS & ENJOY.

Trump Buys WWE RAW

Commenting on the deal, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon stated "This was an offer I couldn't refuse."

STAMFORD, CT—World Wrestling Entertainment announced the sale of its ratings juggernaut, "Monday Night RAW," on USA Network to Donald Trump. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Commenting on the deal WWE Chairman Vince McMahon stated, "This was an offer I couldn't refuse."

"The 'Monday Night RAW' franchise has been one of the top cable franchises since its launch 17 years ago," said Donald Trump. "I'm going to do things on the show that have never been done or seen before. As my first act as owner, I am doing something unprecedented. I am giving back to the people who have been loyal all these years. For the first time in more than 838 episodes of "RAW," next week's show will be live and commercial free."

Mr. Trump will be making his first live appearance as the new owner of the "RAW" franchise this Monday. The episode will run commercial-free on USA Network at 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT on Monday, June 22nd.

"Donald Trump is one of the most entertaining personalities with one of the sharpest business minds of our time. He's always had the Midas touch, which will only add to the level of excitement for the loyal fans of "WWE Monday Night Raw,"" said Chris McCumber EVP Marketing, Digital and Brand Strategy for USA Network.