WWE Stars Upset With Axxess Commitments, Rourke Confirmed For WrestleMania

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- Some WWE talent were told to work the WrestleMania Axxess event tomorrow night. As a result, they will not be able to attend the annual Hall of Fame ceremony. As you would imagine, a number of those asked are upset — to put it mildly.

Here is the talent schedule for tomorrow evening:

Session #3
7 - 9 p.m. CT: Superstar appearances by Kane, Rosa Mendes, Santino Marella, Shelton Benjamin, Evan Bourne, Jillian & more!

Session #3
9 - 11 p.m. CT: Superstar appearances by MVP, Alicia Fox, Jesse, Festus & more!

The Hall of Fame ceremony will be taking place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m or so.

-- WWE has announced that The Wrestler star Mickey Rourke will be at WrestleMania XXV on Sunday. He will be at ringside to support WWE Hall of Famers and Legends Ric Flair, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. Click here for the story.

-- The ABC news affiliate out of Houston has a news story on WrestleMania taking over the city. You can also see a picture slideshow from the WrestleManiaArt event held on Wednesday. Click the arrow and you'll see a photo of Mickie James. (Wrestlemania taking over Houston)