Another Update on DISH Network/Elimination Chamber, 2K Selects WWE 2K14 WrestleMania 30 Contest Winner

February 18, 2014

Another DISH/WWE Update

WWE 2K14 As we reported earlier today, there remains uncertainty as to whether or not the WWE Elimination Chamber will be carried on DISH Network this Sunday night.

Several readers, including Anthony Pelosse, have sent in word they were told by DISH the company is still negotiating to carry WWE PPV's, and they're unsure if this Sunday's event will be shown.

2K Selects WWE 2K14 'Mania Winner

2K Sports has issued the following press release:

2K Selects WrestleMania® 30 Contest Winner for WWE® 2K14

Levi McIntire takes top prize with in-game screenshot of sought-after match featuring WWE Superstars Randy Orton® and Daniel Bryan®

New York, NY – February 18, 2014 – 2K today announced Levi McIntire of West Portsmouth, Ohio as the winner of the WWE® 2K14 WrestleMania 30 contest. The winning screenshot entry, chosen by the WWE Games community and featuring a fantasy WrestleMania 30 matchup between WWE Superstars Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan, provided McIntire with an all-expense-paid trip for two to the pop culture extravaganza of the year, WrestleMania 30, scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The screenshot is available for viewing at wwe.2k.com/WM30Moment/.

WWE 2K14 marks the first time in franchise history that consumers were presented with an opportunity to create a desired WrestleMania matchup, capture a screenshot of the in-game action and submit for a chance to win airfare, hotel and two tickets to WWE’s renowned annual event. The WWE Games community responded enthusiastically to the opportunity with thousands of entries received by the contest deadline.

“The WWE Universe never ceases to impress when called upon to showcase original, innovative and compelling content,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing at 2K. “While the breadth of entries represented WWE 2K14 in a strong light, the in-game image of Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan truly embodies the full grandeur, spectacle and lifetime of memorable moments delivered annually at WrestleMania.”

Developed by Yukes for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, WWE 2K14 features the greatest roster in franchise history and is the most electrifying, authentic and comprehensive WWE video game experience to date. WWE 2K14 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

For more information on WWE 2K14 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, facebook.com/WWEgames and @WWEgames on Twitter.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.