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New Video Interviews With Tony Atlas, Johnny Rodz & Mae Young

New Video Interviews With Tony Atlas, Johnny Rodz & Mae Young

- Arda Ocal sent in the following interviews he conducted with Tony Atlas, Johnny Rodz and Mae Young: TONY ATLAS Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) of The Score Television Network had a chance to speak to WWE Hall Of Famer, “Mr.USA” Tony [...]

May 23, 2012 Other News
Randy Orton Says His Signature Punt Has Been Banned

Randy Orton Says His Signature Punt Has Been Banned

The following is from the official Twitter account of Randy Orton: .@MrsRko4Ever the punt has been banned. ‘Concussional’ awareness — Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) May 23, 2012 [...]

May 23, 2012 WWE News
Sin Cara’s Return To WWE TV Revealed

Sin Cara’s Return To WWE TV Revealed

The following article contains spoiler information. Due to the fact the material in this post will spoil upcoming programming, we have removed the excerpt so you must click the link to view the story contents. [...]

May 23, 2012 WWE News
Big Match Set For WWE No Way Out (Smackdown Spoiler)

Big Match Set For WWE No Way Out (Smackdown Spoiler)

The following article contains spoiler information. Due to the fact the material in this post will spoil upcoming programming, we have removed the excerpt so you must click the link to view the story contents. [...]

May 23, 2012 WWE News
*Spoilers* Smackdown Taping Results From Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

*Spoilers* Smackdown Taping Results From Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

The following article contains spoiler information. Due to the fact the material in this post will spoil upcoming programming, we have removed the excerpt so you must click the link to view the story contents. [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE Spoilers
*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

The following article contains spoiler information. Due to the fact the material in this post will spoil upcoming programming, we have removed the excerpt so you must click the link to view the story contents. [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE Spoilers
*Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results From Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

*Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results From Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

The following article contains spoiler information. Due to the fact the material in this post will spoil upcoming programming, we have removed the excerpt so you must click the link to view the story contents. [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE Spoilers
WWE Raw Supershow Rating

WWE Raw Supershow Rating

Last night’s WWE Raw Supershow did a 3.0 cable rating off hours of 3.08 and 2.99 with an average viewing audience of 4,156,000 viewers on the USA Network. Raw Ratings Archive [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
RAW Is Blogged – Laurinaitis’ Heroes

RAW Is Blogged – Laurinaitis’ Heroes

While I know there’s been other reactions to Over The Limit here on WNW, specifically Richard’s, but I can’t keep my mouth shut about what went down this past Sunday night. I cannot get over some of the total crap [...]

May 22, 2012 Raw is Blogged
Raw Expansion Plans Hurting WWE Morale Backstage & Update On Writers Wanting To Quit; Original Plan For The Outcome Of John Laurinaitis vs. John Cena At WWE Over The Limit & Why Big Show Helping Johnny Go Over Was A Last Minute Change Due To WWE’s Lack Of Confidence In A Recent Returning Star

Raw Expansion Plans Hurting WWE Morale Backstage & Update On Writers Wanting To Quit; Original Plan For The Outcome Of John Laurinaitis vs. John Cena At WWE Over The Limit & Why Big Show Helping Johnny Go Over Was A Last Minute Change Due To WWE’s Lack Of Confidence In A Recent Returning Star

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May 22, 2012 Insider Rumblings
Cody Rhodes Update

Cody Rhodes Update

While Cody Rhodes made headlines for his Tweet yesterday that simply read “time off,” he’s backstage at tonight’s Smackdown taping from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
“A Revolution Is Coming” Campaign Expected To Be Used To Unveil New WWE Video Game

“A Revolution Is Coming” Campaign Expected To Be Used To Unveil New WWE Video Game

The latest on the “A Revolution is Coming” viral video campaign from WWE that will be revealed on next week’s Raw Supershow is that it will be used to unveil the company’s newest video game. There was speculation earlier today [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
WWE Interested In Acquiring Alex Shelley

WWE Interested In Acquiring Alex Shelley

In speaking with a source early this morning it appears WWE’s position on Alex Shelley changed overnight. While it’s unknown if the amount of internet buzz surrounding his TNA departure generated the interest, I’m told WWE is interested in Shelley [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Watch The Latest Episode Of “Backstage Fallout” Following WWE Raw Supershow Here

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Backstage Fallout” Following WWE Raw Supershow Here

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

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Photo Of Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty From Last Weekend; Why The Miz Wasn’t At Raw

Photo Of Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty From Last Weekend; Why The Miz Wasn’t At Raw

- Shawn Michaels was at the Frank and Son Collectible Show in California last weekend. At the appearance, he ran into his former tag team partner Marty Jannetty and uploaded a photo at this link. (Thanks to Wrestling News World [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Video Preview Of This Week’s Impact Wrestling; New BaseBrawl Live Event In Memphis

Video Preview Of This Week’s Impact Wrestling; New BaseBrawl Live Event In Memphis

- Embedded in the video below is a preview of this week’s Impact Wrestling: *Spoilers* Impact Wrestling Taping Results From Orlando, Florida (5/24) - TNA announced a BaseBrawl live event on Saturday, July 14th in Memphis, Tennessee. Below is the [...]

May 22, 2012 TNA News
WNW Premium Mailbag – Uncertainty Surrounding The WWE Network, King Of The Ring, WWE NXT’s Big Makeover, Thoughts On The Expansion Of Raw Supershow & Could It Hurt WWE?, Santino Going Over Up-And-Coming Stars, James Storm Update, TNA’s Top Stars, John Cena’s Loss At Over The Limit, Daniel Bryan, More On WWE Revolution

WNW Premium Mailbag – Uncertainty Surrounding The WWE Network, King Of The Ring, WWE NXT’s Big Makeover, Thoughts On The Expansion Of Raw Supershow & Could It Hurt WWE?, Santino Going Over Up-And-Coming Stars, James Storm Update, TNA’s Top Stars, John Cena’s Loss At Over The Limit, Daniel Bryan, More On WWE Revolution

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May 22, 2012 Premium Mailbags
WWE Ending Search Engine Affiliation With SwagBucks

WWE Ending Search Engine Affiliation With SwagBucks

Swagbucks announced today that WWE will be ending their affiliations with them for MyWWESearch.com effective June 15, 2012. The following statement was issued today: “We regret to inform you that MyWWEsearch.com will be closing on June 15th. What does this [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Ric Flair Looking To Return To WWE, Big Mistake On Raw Destroys Logic, Finish To Punk vs. Bryan, WWE Not Acknowledging The Past

Ric Flair Looking To Return To WWE, Big Mistake On Raw Destroys Logic, Finish To Punk vs. Bryan, WWE Not Acknowledging The Past

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 22, 2012 Ask WNW
Watch Several Video Highlights From Last Night’s Raw Supershow Here – What Did You Think Of The Show?

Watch Several Video Highlights From Last Night’s Raw Supershow Here – What Did You Think Of The Show?

Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s Raw Supershow After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: John Cena vs. David Otunga Big Show reveals he will [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Steve Austin’s New Reality Show Finished Filming; Premiere Set For Next Month On CMT

Steve Austin’s New Reality Show Finished Filming; Premiere Set For Next Month On CMT

Filming has wrapped in Mexico for “Redneck Island” featuring Steve Austin as host. The show is scheduled to premiere on CMT on Saturday, June 9th at 10 PM EDT. Stone Cold wrote the following on Twitter: And thats a wrap [...]

May 22, 2012 Other News
What You Didn’t See On Last Night’s WWE Raw Supershow

What You Didn’t See On Last Night’s WWE Raw Supershow

After last night’s Raw Supershow went off the air, John Laurinaitis came out and informed the live crowd he and Tensai were scheduled to face John Cena but with Cena being knocked out by Big Show, Cena forfeits. WWE Champion [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Matt Morgan Returning To WWE Behind New Cryptic Videos?

Matt Morgan Returning To WWE Behind New Cryptic Videos?

In one of the new “A Revolution is Coming” viral videos currently airing over on WWE.com, there appears to be a close-up shot of Matt Morgan. It’s believed Morgan has ran through all the dates on his TNA contract and [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Top Matches Advertised For Upcoming WWE TV Tapings, Daniel Bryan Promotes Smackdown Live Event

Top Matches Advertised For Upcoming WWE TV Tapings, Daniel Bryan Promotes Smackdown Live Event

- Wrestling News World reader Eric sent word that WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan is being advertised for the August 13th Raw Supershow taping in Dallas, Texas with Triple H scheduled to appear live. Look for the match [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Ted DiBiase Starts The Ted DiBiase Foundation; Offering VIP Experience To Individuals Going Through Difficult Times

Ted DiBiase Starts The Ted DiBiase Foundation; Offering VIP Experience To Individuals Going Through Difficult Times

The Public Relations firm that represents Ted DiBiase sent out the following: WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. has started a non-profit organization entitled the Ted DiBiase Foundation. It is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax exempt. [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Watch An Official No Way Out Commercial Featuring Daniel Bryan & AJ Here

Watch An Official No Way Out Commercial Featuring Daniel Bryan & AJ Here

Keeping with the theme of the promotional poster, the official Time Warner Cable YouTube channel has released a commercial for WWE No Way Out, featuring Daniel Bryan & AJ: WWE No Way Out will take place Sunday, June 17, 2012 [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Multiple Dark Match Main Events, Seeking Correspondents

Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Multiple Dark Match Main Events, Seeking Correspondents

WWE will tape the Smackdown portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and this week’s Smackdown tonight from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Two dark match main events are advertised: Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship, and Randy [...]

May 22, 2012 WWE News
RAW Results – Hawkins, Reks, O’Neil & Young – Laurinaitis’ Newest Peons?

RAW Results – Hawkins, Reks, O’Neil & Young – Laurinaitis’ Newest Peons?

This post-OTL RAW starts with a video about Laurinaitis. Old video of Laurinaitis, then stills from OTL last night. Further on to terrible things Laurinaitis’ done to people, then more stills from last night and Laurinaitis’ escape, but then Big [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE Results
Monumental Error Made During Opening Segment Of Raw Supershow; WWE Corrects On Commentary

Monumental Error Made During Opening Segment Of Raw Supershow; WWE Corrects On Commentary

There was a glaring error during the opening segment of tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow as John Laurinaitis announced that he re-hired Big Show on Saturday and gave him a bonus. Given the stipulation WWE had announced for the bout between [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
Backstage News On An Upcoming TNA Departure Considered To Be Imminent, Another Expected In September

Backstage News On An Upcoming TNA Departure Considered To Be Imminent, Another Expected In September

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May 21, 2012 Backstage News
John Cena vs. Big Show Announced For WWE No Way Out

John Cena vs. Big Show Announced For WWE No Way Out

It was announced on tonight’s Raw Supershow that John Cena will face Big Show next month at WWE No Way Out. WWE No Way Out 2012 will take place Sunday, June 17, 2012 from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
Cody Rhodes Taking Time Off?; Lilian Garcia Says Argument With Justin Roberts Is News To Her

Cody Rhodes Taking Time Off?; Lilian Garcia Says Argument With Justin Roberts Is News To Her

- Cody Rhodes posted the following today on Twitter: Time off. — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodesWWE) May 21, 2012 - In a follow-up to an earlier item, Lilian Garcia followed-up on Justin Roberts’ denial that the two had an argument at [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results (5/21/12) – Richmond, Virginia

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results (5/21/12) – Richmond, Virginia

The following article contains spoiler information. Due to the fact the material in this post will spoil upcoming programming, we have removed the excerpt so you must click the link to view the story contents. [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE Spoilers
Lord Tensai Gets Apparent Name Change

Lord Tensai Gets Apparent Name Change

It appears that Matt Bloom is not Lord anymore as WWE is now referring to him simply as Tensai. You can view his profile on dot com at this link. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Fernando for sending this [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
“A Revolution Is Coming” Next Week On WWE Raw Supershow

“A Revolution Is Coming” Next Week On WWE Raw Supershow

WWE will reveal who is behind the “A Revolution is Coming” cryptic video campaign next Monday, May 28, 2012. The following video is currently circulating over on dot com: Next Monday’s Raw Supershow will take place from the New Orleans [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
Lilian Garcia Makes Several Errors At WWE Over The Limit

Lilian Garcia Makes Several Errors At WWE Over The Limit

There was some chatter coming out of last night’s WWE Over the Limit pay-per-view about the number of errors Lilian Garcia made during the show. Lilian announced Sheamus as only weighing 225 pounds (he’s billed at 267) and announced Hunico [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
Did Yoshi Tatsu Hurt His Ankle At Over The Limit?

Did Yoshi Tatsu Hurt His Ankle At Over The Limit?

Yoshi Tatsu was asked about his ankle by Twitter followers after the awkward landing he took when he was eliminated from the “People Power” Battle Royal at last night’s WWE Over the Limit pay-per-view. While Yoshi didn’t deny getting hurt, [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
Justin Roberts Denies Argument With Lilian Garcia At WWE Over The Limit

Justin Roberts Denies Argument With Lilian Garcia At WWE Over The Limit

Justin Roberts denied he had words with Lilian Garcia at last night’s WWE Over the Limit pay-per-view. The following is from the official Twitter account of Roberts: Hey @liliangarcia supposedly we had an argument last night…u know what they say-if [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
JR Says WWE “Found Lightning In A Bottle” With Daniel Bryan & CM Punk, Gives OTL Thoughts, High Up On Eve

JR Says WWE “Found Lightning In A Bottle” With Daniel Bryan & CM Punk, Gives OTL Thoughts, High Up On Eve

Jim Ross has a new blog entry on his official website here we gives his thoughts on last night’s WWE Over the Limit pay-per-view. Below is an excerpt: The WWE Title bout was the overwhelming show stealer in Raleigh. @CMPunk [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News
Go-Home To WWE Over The Limit Smackdown Rating

Go-Home To WWE Over The Limit Smackdown Rating

Last week’s Smackdown did a 1.79 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,800,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

May 21, 2012 WWE News