Entertainment News for Early July 2001
WCW resumes production of Nitro and Thunder.
- CNN
New Line is interested in making a Terminator 4, but James Cameron says he is burned out by the franchise.
- Variety
ECW returns to action with a three-hour special edition of its weekly HBO program.
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
The WWA decides to raise its credit line to $500 million USD in order to buffer revenue losses stemming from major cities like New York and Los Angeles banning the company from holding shows. Last week, Chicago became the third city to slam the door on the WWA as health officials in the Windy City urged Mayor Barack Obama to keep Raw and SmackDown! out of the United Center until the company's performers receive proper healthcare.
- NBC Nightly News
Ahead of SummerSlam, Rikishi quits the WWA and is now a free agent. Following suit are Godzilla Gacy, The Big Show, Cactus Jack, Kane, Chyna, Grand Master Sexay, Lilian Garcia and X-Pac.
- SportsCenter