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WWE TLC 2012 Taking Place From New Brooklyn Arena

WWE TLC 2012 Taking Place From New Brooklyn Arena

WWE will hold WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs from the new Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, December 16, 2012. The Barclay Center is the new home of the Brooklyn Nets. [...]

May 27, 2012 WWE News
Triple H & Arn Anderson Advertised For June 5th Smackdown Taping In South Carolina

Triple H & Arn Anderson Advertised For June 5th Smackdown Taping In South Carolina

Both Triple H and Arn Anderson are advertised locally for the June 5th Smackdown taping from The Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Anderson, who works as a producer backstage, is listed as the special enforcer for World Heavyweight [...]

May 27, 2012 WWE News
WWE Smackdown House Show Results (5/26/12) – Guadalajara, Mexico

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (5/26/12) – Guadalajara, Mexico

Below are quick results from yesterday’s WWE Smackdown live event from Guadalajara, Mexico: * WWE Intercontinental Champion Christian b. Cody Rhodes * Drew McIntyre b. Yoshi Tatsu * The Great Khali b. Jinder Mahal * Big Show b. Ezekiel Jackson [...]

May 27, 2012 WWE House Shows
Backstage News On Brock Lesnar’s Future In WWE With UFC Return Teased, Was Vince McMahon Aware He Would Be Appearing?, The Possibility Of Brock Fighting Again, How This Has Stepped On CM Punk’s Toes, More

Backstage News On Brock Lesnar’s Future In WWE With UFC Return Teased, Was Vince McMahon Aware He Would Be Appearing?, The Possibility Of Brock Fighting Again, How This Has Stepped On CM Punk’s Toes, More

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May 27, 2012 Backstage News
Vince Russo Admits The Only Time In His Career He Was Successful Was In The WWF, Explains Why Things Didn’t Work In TNA, Says Dixie Carter Is Confused

Vince Russo Admits The Only Time In His Career He Was Successful Was In The WWF, Explains Why Things Didn’t Work In TNA, Says Dixie Carter Is Confused

Wrestling News World reader Jonathan Watson sent in the following: Vince Russo gave a rare interview to Inside The Ropes this past Thursday (www.facebook.com/theinsidenetwork) where he talked about HBK costing Foley his main event at Mania in 99, The wrestling [...]

May 27, 2012 TNA News
TMZ TV’s Video Report On Chris Jericho Brazilian Flag Incident

TMZ TV’s Video Report On Chris Jericho Brazilian Flag Incident

- Below is TMZ’s report on Chris Jericho’s Brazilian flag incident that resulted in his 30-day suspension from WWE: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for his help with this story. [...]

May 27, 2012 WWE News
Video Footage Of Dana White Discussing Brock Lesnar’s Attendance At UFC 146

Video Footage Of Dana White Discussing Brock Lesnar’s Attendance At UFC 146

MMAWeekly.com has uploaded footage of UFC President Dana White discussing Brock Lesnar’s attendance at UFC 146. You can watch it embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Mathew Lisett for sending us the link. [...]

May 27, 2012 WWE News
WWE Raw House Show Results (5/26/12) – Quito, Ecuador

WWE Raw House Show Results (5/26/12) – Quito, Ecuador

Below are quick results from yesterday’s WWE Raw live event in Quito, Ecuador: * Brodus Clay b. JTG * Mason Ryan b. Alex Riley * Michael McGillicutty b. Curt Hawkins * David Otunga b. Zack Ryder * WWE Tag Team [...]

May 27, 2012 WWE House Shows
Brock Lesnar Returning To UFC?

Brock Lesnar Returning To UFC?

Brock Lesnar was in attendance at last night’s UFC 146 pay-per-view and was shown before the Frank Mir vs. Junior do Santos main event. UFC President Dana White was asked in the post-show press conference if there was anything more [...]

May 27, 2012 WWE News
Watch The Latest Episode Of “Are You Serious?” With Josh Mathews & Road Dogg Here

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Are You Serious?” With Josh Mathews & Road Dogg Here

Embedded in the video below is the latest episode of “Are You Serious?” with Josh Mathews and Road Dogg: [...]

May 27, 2012 WWE News
Ring of Honor Results (5/26/12) – ROH’s Worst Nightmare Realized

Ring of Honor Results (5/26/12) – ROH’s Worst Nightmare Realized

Ring of Honor Results – (5/26/12) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Check if Ring of Honor TV is in your area with the listings here, and be sure to follow along with the live coverage! Welcome to this week’s [...]

May 26, 2012 ROH
WWE Diva In A Car Accident, Ric Flair Looking To Get Out Of His TNA Contract To Return To WWE (Details On His New Role), Update On A Top WWE Star Leaving Soon, Details On Two TNA Stars Heading To WWE, Chris Jericho Suspended Over Brazilian Flag Incident, TNA Suing WWE On Allegations Of Contract Tampering, WWE’s Reaction To TNA Lawsuit Plus A List Of Stars They’re Trying To Acquire, Ask WNW Archive & All The Big News From This Past Week

WWE Diva In A Car Accident, Ric Flair Looking To Get Out Of His TNA Contract To Return To WWE (Details On His New Role), Update On A Top WWE Star Leaving Soon, Details On Two TNA Stars Heading To WWE, Chris Jericho Suspended Over Brazilian Flag Incident, TNA Suing WWE On Allegations Of Contract Tampering, WWE’s Reaction To TNA Lawsuit Plus A List Of Stars They’re Trying To Acquire, Ask WNW Archive & All The Big News From This Past Week

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May 26, 2012 Premium Newsletters
WWE Inks International Wrestler To Developmental Contract

WWE Inks International Wrestler To Developmental Contract

WWE has signed Steve Evans to a developmental contract with the company. Evans is currently working for an independent promotion in Wales and is from Gowerton. He met with company officials when they were in England last month. Evans’ signing [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
WWE No Way Out Called No Escape In Germany

WWE No Way Out Called No Escape In Germany

In a post that’s more trivia than news, WWE’s No Way Out will be called No Escape in Germany. The company still calls Elimination Chamber No Way Out because they cannot use the Chamber name due to the events of [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
WWE Raw House Show Results (5/26/12) – Guayaquil, Ecuador

WWE Raw House Show Results (5/26/12) – Guayaquil, Ecuador

Below are quick results from yesterday’s WWE Raw live event from Guayaquil, Ecuador: * John Laurinaitis & David Otunga came out to open the show and informed the crowd that Chris Jericho has been suspended and will be replaced in [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE House Shows
AP Picks Up On TNA’s Lawsuit Against WWE – Two Giants In The Wrestling World Are Getting Ready To Rumble

AP Picks Up On TNA’s Lawsuit Against WWE – Two Giants In The Wrestling World Are Getting Ready To Rumble

- The Associated Press has picked up on TNA’s lawsuit against WWE, so expect it to be popping up in the mainstream. Below is their article in its entirety: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two giants in the wrestling world are [...]

May 26, 2012 TNA News, WWE News
A Revolution Is Coming – Watch The WWE ’13 Video Game Trailer Here

A Revolution Is Coming – Watch The WWE ’13 Video Game Trailer Here

The WWE ’13 video game trailer is finally staying up on YouTube. The trailer will be revealed on Monday’s Raw Supershow as being behind the “A Revolution is Coming” cryptic video campaign. You can view the trailer embedded in the [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
Sin Cara Returning To Smackdown Next Week

Sin Cara Returning To Smackdown Next Week

For those that missed the vignette on last night’s Smackdown, WWE is promoting the return of Sin Cara for next week’s Smackdown. You can watch the vignette embedded in the video below: WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown next Tuesday [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
Watch This Week’s Episode Of “Santino’s Superstar Exchange” With Santino Marella Here

Watch This Week’s Episode Of “Santino’s Superstar Exchange” With Santino Marella Here

Embedded in the video below is the latest Santino Marella web show that has been changed from “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” to “Santino’s Superstar Exchange”: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
Watch This Week’s Smackdown Here; What Did You Think Of The Show?

Watch This Week’s Smackdown Here; What Did You Think Of The Show?

Embedded in the video below is this week’s Smackdown courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
The Rock Says He’s Coming Back To WWE At The Beginning Of Next Year

The Rock Says He’s Coming Back To WWE At The Beginning Of Next Year

The Rock was asked by one of his Twitter followers when he would be back in WWE. He told them he would be returning at the beginning of next year. Below is the Tweet: @TrueGodImmortal They asked I come back [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
Full Details On John Morrison’s Upcoming Performance At The 10th Annual iO West Improv Comedy Festival

Full Details On John Morrison’s Upcoming Performance At The 10th Annual iO West Improv Comedy Festival

- Representatives of John Morrison asked that we post the following about his upcoming performance in the 10th Annual iO West Improv Comedy Festival: ‘Professional Wrestling’s Voice of Choice’ Christian Rosenberg will conduct a live, uncensored interview with former WWE [...]

May 26, 2012 Other News
Smackdown or Who Needs an Explanation?

Smackdown or Who Needs an Explanation?

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A BLOG, NOT A NEWS ARTICLE. THE FOLLOWING WRITINGS ARE THE OPINIONS OF A STAFF WRITER OF WRESTLING NEWS WORLD. THEY DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE OWNER OR THE OTHER MEMBERS OF STAFF. ALSO: [...]

May 26, 2012 Smackdown
Weekly Rundown: Christian Shows His FACE Again… Get It?

Weekly Rundown: Christian Shows His FACE Again… Get It?

This blog reflects my subjective views and nothing more. If you disagree – which is encouraged – feel free to voice your opinion (in a civil manner) in the comments section. Also, I am always open to constructive criticism of [...]

May 26, 2012 Landau Rundown
Watch The Latest Episode Of “Backstage Fallout” Following Smackdown Here

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Backstage Fallout” Following Smackdown Here

The latest installment of “Backstage Fallout” after Friday’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
Shawn Michaels Discusses The Differences Between His Two Runs In WWE, Why He Doesn’t Have The “Itch” To Come Out Of Retirement, More

Shawn Michaels Discusses The Differences Between His Two Runs In WWE, Why He Doesn’t Have The “Itch” To Come Out Of Retirement, More

The Miami Herald has posted the second part of an extensive interview with WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. In this section, he discusses his controversial first run in WWE, his feelings on Jim Ross, working with Sensational Sherri, his [...]

May 26, 2012 WWE News
Watch The Latest Episode Of “Z! True Long Island Story” With Zack Ryder Here

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Z! True Long Island Story” With Zack Ryder Here

Episode 68 of “Z! True Long Island Story” with Zack Ryder is embedded in the video below: [...]

May 25, 2012 WWE News
WWE Vintage Collection Summary For Tonight

WWE Vintage Collection Summary For Tonight

Devin Cutting recapped tonight’s WWE Vintage Collection below: Wahoo McDaniel vs. Dick Murdoch WCW Slamboree 1995 Lord Steven Regal vs. Ultimo Dragon WCW Slamboree 1997 Konnan vs. Jushin Thunder Liger WCW Slamboree 1996 Sting vs. Big Van Vader WCW Slamboree [...]

May 25, 2012 WWE News
Impact Wrestling Rating

Impact Wrestling Rating

Last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling did a 1.02 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,430,000 viewers on Spike TV. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

May 25, 2012 TNA News
Chris Jericho’s Suspension Updated; Banned 30 Days For Denigrating The Brazilian Flag

Chris Jericho’s Suspension Updated; Banned 30 Days For Denigrating The Brazilian Flag

WWE has updated the suspension details on Chris Jericho, reporting that he has been suspended 30 days due to “an irresponsible act of denigrating the Brazilian flag.” Below is the company’s official statement: Chris Jericho has been suspended for 30 [...]

May 25, 2012 WWE News
Bobby Roode Cuts A Promo In Front Of Big Ben On Being TNA’s Longest World Champion

Bobby Roode Cuts A Promo In Front Of Big Ben On Being TNA’s Longest World Champion

- Jeremy Borash and TNA Champion Bobby Roode are in London, England doing promotional work for TNA. The company uploaded the following video, featuring Roode cutting a promo in front of Big Ben: [...]

May 25, 2012 TNA News
TNA Moves Two “BaseBrawl” Live Events In West Virginia & Kentucky

TNA Moves Two “BaseBrawl” Live Events In West Virginia & Kentucky

TNA has moved two of their “BaseBrawl” live events: The show scheduled to take place from the Power Park in Charleston, West Virginia has been moved from August 17th to September 8th The show scheduled to take place from Whitaker [...]

May 25, 2012 TNA News
Shawn Michaels Calling BS On Chris Jericho Suspension; Blames “Horrific PC World”

Shawn Michaels Calling BS On Chris Jericho Suspension; Blames “Horrific PC World”

Shawn Michaels has weighed in on the Brazilian flag incident with Chris Jericho on his official Twitter account. Below are his comments: Wow, waking up to find twitter blaming me for an apparent suspension of @IAmJericho — Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) [...]

May 25, 2012 WWE News
JBL Weighs In On Brazilian Flag Incident Involving Chris Jericho

JBL Weighs In On Brazilian Flag Incident Involving Chris Jericho

John “Bradshaw” Layfield, who knows exactly what it’s like drawing criticism at shows overseas, weighed in this morning on the Brazilian flag incident involving Chris Jericho today on his Facebook page. Below is his statement in its entirety: After seeing [...]

May 25, 2012 WWE News
Video Of The Brazilian Flag Incident With Chris Jericho

Video Of The Brazilian Flag Incident With Chris Jericho

TMZ has obtained video footage from what can now be termed as the Brazilian flag incident with Chris Jericho. You can watch their video embedded below: [...]

May 25, 2012 WWE News
Tempers Flare Between WWE Writers & Producers Over Current Storylines, Why WWE Inserted Kane In A Program With Daniel Bryan, How WWE Unofficially Courted Alex Shelley With One Of Their Top Stars & How It Relates To TNA’s Allegations Of Contract Tampering, Exclusive Details On The Internal Reaction To Chris Jericho’s Flag Incident In Brazil & Why He Was Indefinitely Suspended

Tempers Flare Between WWE Writers & Producers Over Current Storylines, Why WWE Inserted Kane In A Program With Daniel Bryan, How WWE Unofficially Courted Alex Shelley With One Of Their Top Stars & How It Relates To TNA’s Allegations Of Contract Tampering, Exclusive Details On The Internal Reaction To Chris Jericho’s Flag Incident In Brazil & Why He Was Indefinitely Suspended

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May 25, 2012 Backstage News
Chris Jericho’s Flag Incident, CM Punk/Daniel Bryan Rivalry, Stables In WWE (Or Lack Thereof), Thoughts On TNA’s Lawsuit

Chris Jericho’s Flag Incident, CM Punk/Daniel Bryan Rivalry, Stables In WWE (Or Lack Thereof), Thoughts On TNA’s Lawsuit

The following is today's edition of Ask WNW. Ask WNW is the most popular feature on the website where Richard Gray answers four questions daily, Monday through Friday. To submit your question for the next installment of Ask [...]

May 25, 2012 Ask WNW
Dixie Carter Says There Was Issues With Last Night’s Impact Wrestling Feed On DirecTV

Dixie Carter Says There Was Issues With Last Night’s Impact Wrestling Feed On DirecTV

- The following is from the official Twitter account of Dixie Carter: Let me know if u had problems getting the first 6+min of Impact last night? Think it was a DirecTV east coast feed issue. Tell me your city [...]

May 25, 2012 TNA News
Weekend WWE Schedule – Shows In Ecuador & Mexico Before Heading To Louisiana; Seeking Reports & Correspondents

Weekend WWE Schedule – Shows In Ecuador & Mexico Before Heading To Louisiana; Seeking Reports & Correspondents

WWE is out of the country this weekend before returning home for a Smackdown live event on Sunday and next week’s TVs. Below is this weekend’s schedule: Raw: Tonight from Coliseo Voltaire Paladines Polo in Guayaquil, Ecuador (more info) Saturday [...]

May 25, 2012 WWE News
WWE Smackdown House Show Results (5/24/12) – Poughkeepsie, New York

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (5/24/12) – Poughkeepsie, New York

Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Smackdown live event in Poughkeepsie, New York: * Sin Cara & Tyson Kidd b. Hunico & Camacho * Jinder Mahal b. Yoshi Tatsu * WWE United States Champion Santino Marella b. Jack [...]

May 25, 2012 WWE House Shows