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JR Discusses Raw 1000 In Detail: Backstage Atmosphere, Steve Austin’s Absence, More

JR Discusses Raw 1000 In Detail: Backstage Atmosphere, Steve Austin’s Absence, More

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. He discusses Raw 1000 in detail, including meeting backstage with legends such as Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Harley Race, JBL, & Mae Young. In the excerpt below, JR [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
WWE Touts The Success Of 1000th Episode Of Raw

WWE Touts The Success Of 1000th Episode Of Raw

- WWE issued a press release on Tuesday to tout the monster rating they did with the 1000th episode of Raw: STAMFORD, Conn., July, 24, 2012 – WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Monday Night Raw’s historic 1,000th episode broke records [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Vince & Linda McMahon Donate Nearly $160,000 To Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign

Vince & Linda McMahon Donate Nearly $160,000 To Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign

Vince and Linda McMahon have been revealed as six-figure donors to the Mitt Romney for President campaign. According to CNN, the McMahons donated a total of $159,910 to Romney’s campaign, with $9,910 going to his “victory fund” and the other [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
RAW Is Blogged – 1,000th episode of RAW – Rocky Is Put To Sleep

RAW Is Blogged – 1,000th episode of RAW – Rocky Is Put To Sleep

I decided not to write anything before the show started, because I really didn’t know what was going to go down on this 1,000th episode of RAW. While there was a few disappointments for me, I really enjoyed this 1,000th [...]

July 24, 2012 Raw is Blogged
*Spoilers* Smackdown Taping Results From Kansas City, Missouri

*Spoilers* Smackdown Taping Results From Kansas City, Missouri

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. [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE Spoilers
*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Kansas City, Missouri (Part 2)

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Kansas City, Missouri (Part 2)

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. [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE Spoilers
Watch The Latest Episode Of TNA Today Here

Watch The Latest Episode Of TNA Today Here

The latest episode of TNA Today is embedded in the video below: [...]

July 24, 2012 TNA News
1000th Episode Of WWE Raw Does Monster Rating

1000th Episode Of WWE Raw Does Monster Rating

The 1000th episode of WWE Raw did a 3.8 cable rating off hours of 3.48, 3.95 and 4.09 with an average viewing audience of 6,019,000 viewers on the USA Network. Obviously the show was a huge success for WWE. Raw [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Tully Blanchard Speaks Candidly About His Controversial Stint As A WWE Producer

Tully Blanchard Speaks Candidly About His Controversial Stint As A WWE Producer

- Mister Saint Laurent reporting: TULLY BLANCHARD SPEAKS CANDIDLY ABOUT HIS CONTROVERSIAL STINT AS A WWE OFFICIAL… WHILE ON A GOLF COURSE 2012 WWE Hall of Fame and 4 Horsemen member Tully Blanchard joined Konnan and Mister Saint Laurent on [...]

July 24, 2012 Other News
Chris Jericho Headed To Smackdown, WWE Show In Anderson, South Carolina, Raw Not Expanding In International Markets

Chris Jericho Headed To Smackdown, WWE Show In Anderson, South Carolina, Raw Not Expanding In International Markets

- Chris Jericho posted a hilarious video on Tout, indicating he would be on this week’s Smackdown. You can check out Touts by Jericho at this link. WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown Tuesday night from the Sprint Center in [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Mickie James Appears In Country Music Video; Full Details On Bound For Glory Ticket Sales Including The Hall Of Fame

Mickie James Appears In Country Music Video; Full Details On Bound For Glory Ticket Sales Including The Hall Of Fame

- Mickie James has an appearance in the music video “Drinking Side of Country” by Bucky Covington. - TNA Wrestling sent out the following press release regarding Bound For Glory ticket sales: TNA WRESTLING ANNOUNCES PHOENIX TO HOST “BOUND FOR GLORY” [...]

July 24, 2012 TNA News
Steve Austin Says He Missed 1000th Episode Of Raw Due To Knee Surgery

Steve Austin Says He Missed 1000th Episode Of Raw Due To Knee Surgery

Steve Austin has posted a new blog entry on his official website, detailing why he was not featured on the 1000th episode of WWE Raw. As it turns out, our initial was report correct in that his filming schedule was [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Maxine Discusses Her WWE Departure In Detail

Maxine Discusses Her WWE Departure In Detail

- The folks at Diva-Dirt.com sent over the following: Former WWE Diva Maxine, real name Karlee Perez, joins us for her first exclusive post-WWE interview to talk about why she decided to leave WWE, her reported frustration at her upward [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Watch The Latest Episode Of WWE “Backstage Fallout” Here

Watch The Latest Episode Of WWE “Backstage Fallout” Here

The latest episode of WWE “Backstage Fallout is embedded in the video below: Cena’s “mistake” – “Backstage Fallout” Raw 1,000 [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Why WWE Turned CM Punk Heel & The Real-Life Aspects The Company Is Looking To Incorporate Into The Gimmick

Why WWE Turned CM Punk Heel & The Real-Life Aspects The Company Is Looking To Incorporate Into The Gimmick

The following article is only available to WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium Members. Sign-up here to view this article and unlock all our exclusive features. By signing up not only will you unlock all exclusive features but the website [...]

July 24, 2012 Backstage News
WWE Cuts Late-April PPV, Why Steve Austin Wasn’t On Raw 1000, Chyna Confirms She Wasn’t Asked To Appear

WWE Cuts Late-April PPV, Why Steve Austin Wasn’t On Raw 1000, Chyna Confirms She Wasn’t Asked To Appear

- WWE has announced that Extreme Rules 2013 will be the first pay-per-view after Wrestlemania XXIX, meaning there will not be a pay-per-view in late-April. WWE Extreme Rules 2013 will take place Sunday, May 19, 2013. - The latest update [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
The Rock’s WWE Title Shot, Thoughts On Raw 1000, Steve Austin Not Appearing, Taking Time Off

The Rock’s WWE Title Shot, Thoughts On Raw 1000, Steve Austin Not Appearing, Taking Time Off

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 [...]

July 24, 2012 Ask WNW
Velvet Sky, Bully Ray & Devon All With Expiring TNA Contracts

Velvet Sky, Bully Ray & Devon All With Expiring TNA Contracts

There are three notable contracts coming up for expiration in TNA Wrestling. The deals of Velvet Sky, Bully Ray and Devon are nearing their end and all are in question of not re-signing. Velvet has been negotiating a new deal [...]

July 24, 2012 TNA News
What You Didn’t See On Raw 1000, Extreme Rules Presale Password, Tara Update

What You Didn’t See On Raw 1000, Extreme Rules Presale Password, Tara Update

- After the 1000th episode of WWE Raw went off the air, The Rock and John Cena double teamed Big Show to send the crowd home happy. - If you’re looking to obtain tickets to WWE Extreme Rules 2013, the presale [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Ultimate Warrior Won’t Face Criminal Charges Following Memorabilia Allegations

Ultimate Warrior Won’t Face Criminal Charges Following Memorabilia Allegations

TMZ is reporting that Ultimate Warrior won’t face criminal charges after being accused of ripping off a memorabilia dealer after being paid $28,000. Police have determined the dispute is a civil matter that can be handled in court. Warrior’s camp [...]

July 24, 2012 Other News
Watch Several Video Highlights From The 1000th Episode Of Raw Here; What Did You Think Of The Show?

Watch Several Video Highlights From The 1000th Episode Of Raw Here; What Did You Think Of The Show?

Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s WWE Raw Supershow, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head over to our Facebook page and rate the show: WWE Championship: CM Punk vs. John Cena [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Shawn Michaels Disputes CM Punk’s Claim That A Guy Like Him Wouldn’t Have Been On The First Episode Of Raw

Shawn Michaels Disputes CM Punk’s Claim That A Guy Like Him Wouldn’t Have Been On The First Episode Of Raw

The Miami Herald has a new article up with quotes from WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. In the interview, he discusses his new Deuce Brand watch, why he didn’t think Monday Night Raw would be a long-term success, and [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From Kansas City, Missouri – #1 Contender To Be Decided; Seeking Correspondents

Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From Kansas City, Missouri – #1 Contender To Be Decided; Seeking Correspondents

WWE will tape the Smackdown portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and this week’s Smackdown tonight from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship will be decided. In addition, Triple H is expected to appear [...]

July 24, 2012 WWE News
RAW Results 7/23/12 – No Stone Cold! No Stone Cold!

RAW Results 7/23/12 – No Stone Cold! No Stone Cold!

1,000th episode of RAW starts with a totally new opening promo. Video Lovely video hitting on many high points of the show, from the new Special Guest Hosts to the weddings, Goldust, Regal as a showgirl. A variety of little [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE Results
Charlie Sheen Teased For SummerSlam

Charlie Sheen Teased For SummerSlam

Charlie Sheen all but challenged Daniel Bryan to a match the next time he was in Los Angeles on the 1000th episode of WWE Raw (saying Daniel could interrupt his challenge however he saw fit). Michael Cole teased Sheen for [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
The Undertaker Returns To WWE To Help Kane Take Out Jobbers

The Undertaker Returns To WWE To Help Kane Take Out Jobbers

The Undertaker returned to WWE on the 1000th episode of Raw, assisting his “brother” Kane when he was surrounded by Jinder Mahal, Camacho, Hunico, Drew McIntyre, Tyler Reks, and Curt Hawkins. Kane and Undertaker worked together to take out the [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
Sean Mooney Returns, Milestone Social Media Follower Interviewed, Top Catchphrases On Raw, Gene Okerlund Appears

Sean Mooney Returns, Milestone Social Media Follower Interviewed, Top Catchphrases On Raw, Gene Okerlund Appears

- Sean Mooney returned to WWE on the 1000th episode of Raw, conducting a backstage interview with Daniel Bryan. Mooney is a former WWF play-by-play announcer from Phoenix, Arizona. - WWE honored their 100,000,000th social media follower Alex Guerrero, Jr. [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
Past Stars Return As Heath Slater Puts Over Lita

Past Stars Return As Heath Slater Puts Over Lita

Howard Finkel served as a guest ring announcer for Heath Slater’s open challenge to a no-disqualification, no count-out match that turned out to be Lita. Lita announced that John “Bradshaw” Layfield and Ron Simmons, also known as APA, were announced [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar Set For SummerSlam

Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar Set For SummerSlam

Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar was confirmed for SummerSlam on the 1000th episode of WWE Raw. Lesnar appeared live where he exchanged blows with Hunter after a segment that also included Paul Heyman and Stephanie McMahon blew up. WWE SummerSlam [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
Regis Philbin Congratulates WWE; Stephanie McMahon Appears On 1000th Raw

Regis Philbin Congratulates WWE; Stephanie McMahon Appears On 1000th Raw

- Talk show legend Regis Philbin was featured in a pre-tape on the 1000th episode of WWE Raw where he offered congratulations for the milestone show. Phibin discussed all of the WWE stars he had the chance to interview with [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
New WWE Intercontinental Champion; Bret Hart Serves As Guest Ring Announcer

New WWE Intercontinental Champion; Bret Hart Serves As Guest Ring Announcer

The Miz beat Christian to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the 1000th episode of WWE Raw. Bret Hart appeared live before the match as the guest ring announcer. [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
The Rock To Challenge For WWE Championship At Royal Rumble 2013

The Rock To Challenge For WWE Championship At Royal Rumble 2013

The Rock announced on the 1000th episode of WWE Raw that he will challenge for the WWE championship at Royal Rumble 2013. WWE Royal Rumble 2013 will take place Sunday, January 27, 2013 from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
AJ Lee The New General Manager Of Monday Night Raw

AJ Lee The New General Manager Of Monday Night Raw

Vince McMahon announced on the 1000th episode of WWE Raw that AJ Lee is the new General Manager of Monday Night Raw. The storyline was setup with AJ saying “Yes, Yes, Yes” during the “wedding” segment with Daniel Bryan but [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
Trish Stratus Does Yoga With DX, Mick Foley Brings Back Dude Love, Slick “Officiates” Wedding Angle

Trish Stratus Does Yoga With DX, Mick Foley Brings Back Dude Love, Slick “Officiates” Wedding Angle

- Trish Stratus appeared in a backstage segment on the 1000th episode of WWE Raw, doing yoga with Triple H and D-Generation X. - Mick Foley appeared as Dude Love during Brodus Clay’s squash of Jack Swagger, even getting a [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
Backstage News On Why Jack Swagger Is Being Blatantly Humbled On WWE Television

Backstage News On Why Jack Swagger Is Being Blatantly Humbled On WWE Television

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July 23, 2012 Backstage News
Jim Ross Helps Call 6-Man Tag On 1000th Raw, Charlie Sheen Appears Via Skype, Cameos By Hacksaw, Piper, Mae Young & Her “Son”

Jim Ross Helps Call 6-Man Tag On 1000th Raw, Charlie Sheen Appears Via Skype, Cameos By Hacksaw, Piper, Mae Young & Her “Son”

- Jim Ross joined Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler on commentary for the 1000th episode of WWE Raw to help call the 6-man tag team match which featured World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara beating Chris Jericho, [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
Announced Attendance For 1000th Raw; Billy Gunn, Road Dogg & Sean Waltman Reunite With D-Generation X

Announced Attendance For 1000th Raw; Billy Gunn, Road Dogg & Sean Waltman Reunite With D-Generation X

- The announced attendance for tonight’s 1000th episode of WWE Raw was 18,318. The show was a legitimate sellout from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. - Billy Gunn, Sean Waltman and Road Dogg joined Triple H and Shawn [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results (7/23/12) – St. Louis, Missouri

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results (7/23/12) – St. Louis, Missouri

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. [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE Spoilers
WWE Smackdown Rating

WWE Smackdown Rating

Last week’s Smackdown did a 2.02 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,960,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News
New CM Punk Interview; 1000th Raw Pre-Show Canceled?

New CM Punk Interview; 1000th Raw Pre-Show Canceled?

- Wrestling News World reader Eddie F sent in the following interview WWE Champion CM Punk did on his Streetz Sports Report on Power 99 out of Philadelphia: - It looks like WWE has canceled plans to have a pre-show [...]

July 23, 2012 WWE News