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Post: 94796919_1 created on Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:31:10 +0000
Posted: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:31:10 +0000

You'd guess wrong.

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STAMFORD, Conn., November 10, 2014 – Internet sensation Grumpy Cat will guest star on WWE's flagship program, Monday Night Raw, Monday, November 17 at 8/7C on the USA Network.

Grumpy Cat has become a pop-culture phenomenon and currently boasts 7 million Facebook fans, 500,000 Instagram followers and her YouTube page has received 29 million video views. With countless media appearances including The Today Show, American Idol and Forbes Magazine under her collar, Grumpy Cat has taken over with a best-selling book, a beverage line and her own line of merchandise. Next up for this celebrity feline is the original movie Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever which will air November 29th on Lifetime.

"WWE's mission is to put smiles on people's faces – and now we will attempt the same with Grumpy Cat," said WWE Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon. "We are going to do everything in our power to make sure she has a good time."

Monday Night Raw is the longest-running, weekly episodic program in U.S. primetime TV history and is the most-watched, regularly scheduled programs on cable, airing live every Monday night on USA Network. Each week, it is rated one of the most socially active shows on cable television and continues to be a "must-stop" for celebrities to reach WWE's TV audience and its more than 420 million social media followers.

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Post: 94796919_2 created on Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:12:46 +0000
Posted: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:12:46 +0000

still better than bringing in Hogan every single chance they get

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Post: 94796919_3 created on Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:34:40 +0000
Posted: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:34:40 +0000

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still better than bringing in Hogan every single chance they get

I disagree. While I have a strong dislike for Hogan, he's at least relevant to wrestling. Grumpy Cat is not. The whole "guest host" s**t flopped hard when they tried it, as wresting fans booed the s**t out of it. Whoever keeps throwing this idea out there needs to be fired...

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Post: 94796919_4 created on Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:38:10 +0000
Posted: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:38:10 +0000

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still better than bringing in Hogan every single chance they get

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By comparison, Hogan is more relevant in the wrestling community.

The guest host bit has seen some success (Hugh Jackman and what's his face from Breaking Bad [never watched the show, don't plan on it either] as examples, possibly The Muppets as well, though I'm a sucker for those guys), but not enough to justify it continuing...especially after the last few...

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Post: 94796919_5 created on Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:46:57 +0000
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still better than bringing in Hogan every single chance they get

Better Grumpy Cat than Snooki.

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Post: 94796919_6 created on Tue, 11 Nov 2014 04:53:50 +0000
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still better than bringing in Hogan every single chance they get

Better Grumpy Cat than Snooki.

Actually I'd disagree. Now, it's not like I think Snooki's guest spot was all that great, but they at least did something productive with her. It wasn't just "hey, I'm a celebrity and here's the new thing I'm doing." So she at least did more than most of the guset hosts did, and she wasn't that big a focus of the show.

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Post: 94796919_7 created on Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:53:43 +0000
Posted: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:53:43 +0000

WWE should bring back the 3 Minute Warning concept. And anytime you have "crap" segments like Kathie Lee & Hoda, the guy with the lollipop & bunny, Hornswoggle dressed as an alligator, Santino & Emma, Cameron vs. Eva Marie, you just send out a couple 420 pound Samoans to squash everybody!

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Post: 94796919_8 created on Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:03:23 +0000
Posted: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:03:23 +0000

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still better than bringing in Hogan every single chance they get

Better Grumpy Cat than Snooki.

I doubt they are gonna focus on Grumpy. I actually look forward to it because it's better than having most celebrities that people don't care about. ie; Entertainment Tonight? We can agree to disagree.

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Post: 94796919_9 created on Wed, 12 Nov 2014 01:02:20 +0000
Posted: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 01:02:20 +0000

The only way they could make Grumpy Cat funny is if they had a bit where it's revealed that Ron Simmons stole his gimmick from Grumpy Cat...or anyone else that scowls...

Or Ambrose could steal her and hold her for ransom if the Authority doesn't bend to his demands.