Sid Vicious Signs WWE ‘Legends’ Deal, Hall of Famer Launching Podcast, Nikki Bella Trends

– Nikki Bella was trending for hours on Twitter after breaking AJ Lee’s record Monday night to become the longest-reigning Divas Champion ever.

– Add “Mean” Gene Okerlund to the list of wrestling personalities with a podcast. The WWE Hall of Famer will be launching his podcast later this year.

– Sid Eudy, better known as Sid Vicious, Sid Justice, Psycho Sid or simply Sid, recently signed a non-wrestling ‘legends’ contract with WWE. A ‘legends’ contract enables WWE to release new merchandise in the wrestler’s likeness, with the wrestler being compensated.

Last week, Mattel revealed its lineup for the WWE Elite 39 action figure line and Sid (as Sycho Sid) is included with Sting (modern-day WWE attire), The Godfather, Dolph Ziggler, Damien Sandow and British Bulldog. This series will be released around Christmas or early next year.