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Jerry Lawler

Jerry Lawler Returning To The Ring Tonight – Full Show Details

Jerry Lawler will make his return to the ring on Saturday night in Ocala, Florida. Below is the official press release sent out by WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr.: !BANG! TV Taping – Tonight Saturday May 25th Support [...]

May 25, 2013 WWE News
Wrestlemania 29

Preliminary Buyrate For Wrestlemania 29 Released

WWE released the preliminary buy numbers for Wrestlemania 29 on their corporate website on Friday night. The early estimated number is 1,048,000 buys. While an estimate, this is short of the 1,217,000 buys that Wrestlemania XXVIII garnered last year, however, [...]

May 25, 2013 WWE News
Jim Ross

WWE Raw Live Results (5/24/13) – HBK Honored In Salt Lake City

Below are quick results from Friday’s WWE Raw live event in Salt Lake City, Utah: * Kofi Kingston b. Antonio Cesaro * WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose b. R-Truth. After the match, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns continued to [...]

May 25, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
Brie Bella & Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan Gets Aggressive – Backstage Fallout Smackdown

This week’s episode of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown is now online, find out why Daniel Bryan lost control at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

May 24, 2013 WWE News
5/24/13

Video Highlights From This Week’s WWE Smackdown

Due to a technical issue, Adam Wacker was unable to cover this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown. Below are video highlights of the show. The header above each video is linked if you can’t watch through the embed codes: Daniel [...]

May 24, 2013 WWE News
The Bella Twins

The Bella Twins On JBL & Cole Show, Titus O’Neil Gives Batista Credit

The Bella Twins on JBL & Cole Show The Bella Twins are featured in episode 26 of The JBL & Cole Show now online at this link or embedded in the video below: Titus O’Neil Credits Batista The Leader-Post has [...]

May 24, 2013 WWE News
Bret Hart

Bret Hart Appreciation Night To Broadcast Live On WWE App

Bret Hart Appreciation Night will air on live on the WWE App following this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Canada. We reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com the special will air on The Score in Canada. You can read coverage [...]

May 24, 2013 WWE News
Impact Wrestling

Post-Impact Wrestling Interviews With Mickie James, AJ Styles, Anderson, Gunner & James Storm

TNA Wrestling posted the following videos after this week’s episode of Impact: [...]

May 24, 2013 TNA News
Shawn Michaels

HBK Returning To WWE, Why Antonio Cesaro’s Push Was Halted, WWE Star Credits Batista, Huge WWE Star Injured, Backstage News From Impact, Ric Flair Falsely Advertised, Jerry Lawler Returning To The Ring, Nigel McGuinness Shoots

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May 24, 2013 Powerslam Newsletter
Suicide

Impact Wrestling Viewership Rises From Tampa

This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling did an average viewing audience of 1,379,000 viewers on Spike TV. The show ended up with a 1.07 cable rating. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

May 24, 2013 TNA News
Mr. Anderson

Second TNA Hall Of Fame Inductee, TNA Snubbed In Ken Anderson Piece

New TNA Hall of Famer It was announced on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling that the second inductee to the TNA Hall of Fame will be announced at Slammiversary. Sting was announced last year and inducted at Bound for [...]

May 24, 2013 TNA News
Ric Flair

Ric Flair Appearing At Wrestlejam But Not Wrestling As Promoted

Promotional information for Wrestlejam on May 30, 2013 in Ringgold, Georgia is falsely advertising that Ric Flair will be wrestling on the show. Flair used Twitter to clear up the rumors. The following is from Flair’s verified account: I am [...]

May 24, 2013 Other News
Shark Boy

More Stars Return On Impact Wrestling, James Storm’s Partner Determined

In addition to TJ Perkins working as Suicide on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, the following workers returned: Shark Boy appeared, offering to partner with James Storm. Gunner came out, took out Shark Boy and aligned as Storm’s partner. [...]

May 24, 2013 TNA News
Shawn Michaels

WWE Honoring Shawn Michaels Tonight, JR Confirmed To Appear

Shawn Michaels will appear at Friday night’s WWE Raw live event in Salt Lake City, Utah as he’ll be honored with “Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night.” The New Age Outlaws are officially advertised and expected to work. Jim Ross is among [...]

May 24, 2013 WWE News
Suicide

Details On Who Worked As Suicide On Impact Wrestling

TJ Perkins worked as Suicide on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Perkins has been an independent standout for many years and had a previous run in TNA as Puma. He’s also appeared on WWE television in tryout matches. [...]

May 24, 2013 TNA News
Nigel McGuinness

Exclusive Audio Interview – Nigel McGuinness Discusses Retirement, Run In TNA, Ring Of Honor, WWE & More

Staff writer Eltimir Alexandrov conducted an in-person interview with Nigel McGuinness on Wednesday on behalf of WrestlingNewsWorld.com. The interview is now online for your listening enjoyment! Please listen in the player below or use the links if you’re on a [...]

May 24, 2013 Other News
Fandango

WWE Concerned With Fandango, Why Chris Jericho Is Working As Many WWE Dates As Possible, Details On The Top WWE Star That Went To Bat For Curtis Axel, Midcarder Getting Pushed, Dolph Ziggler’s Health, Orton Closer To Turning Heel?, Reason Antonio Cesaro’s Push Was Halted

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May 24, 2013 Backstage News
Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman

Curtis Axel Calls CM Punk A Grammar Geek, Threatens Him

We reported on Thursday that CM Punk corrected the grammar of fellow Paul Heyman colleague Curtis Axel. Axel fired back with some Tweets of his own: “@cmpunk: “@realcurtisaxel: Life is good when your a #PaulHeymanGuy!!! @wwe@heymanhustle twitter.com/RealCurtisAxel…”You’re.” Ur. — Curtis [...]

May 24, 2013 WWE News
NXT Wrestling

*Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results For The Next Four Episodes

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 24, 2013 NXT Wrestling, WWE News, WWE Spoilers
CM Punk

The Rock Surprises Tamina With A Car, CM Punk Corrects Curtis Axel

The Rock Surprises Tamina With A Car The Rock surprised his cousin, WWE Diva Tamina Snuka, with a new Lexus SUV. The following photo is from Twitter: Just surprised my cousin @taminasnuka w/ an SUV. Amazing woman w/ a heart [...]

May 23, 2013 WWE News
Mickie James

New TNA Knockouts Champion

For those that missed this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, Mickie James beat Velvet Sky to win the TNA Knockouts Championship. Impact Wrestling Results (5/23/13) – AJ Styles Drinks His First Beer With Aces & 8s [...]

May 23, 2013 TNA News
NXT Wrestling

Major WWE NXT Spoiler

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May 23, 2013 NXT Wrestling, WWE News
Impact Wrestling

*Spoilers* Go-Home To Slammiversary Impact Wrestling Taping Results (5/30/13)

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, 2013 TNA News, TNA Spoilers
Nigel McGuinness

Nigel McGuinness On Losing His Push In TNA, Chances Of An In-Ring Return, ROH’s Top Guy

Staff writer Eltimir Alexandrov conducted an in-person interview with Nigel McGuinness on Wednesday on behalf of WrestlingNewsWorld.com. We’ll be posting the complete interview later in the week but below are some highlights: On Hogan and Bischoff’s contributions to his release [...]

May 22, 2013 Other News, TNA News
Austin Aries

Austin Aries Discusses Highlights Of His Year, Slammiversary In Boston

Marvel has a new Q&A online with Austin Aries, below is an excerpt: Marvel.com: This year has been huge for you. You became World Champion and one of the top stars at Impact Wrestling. What have been some of the [...]

May 22, 2013 TNA News
WWE Logo

Bret Hart Appreciation Night Airing Live Exclusively In Canada?

Former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas, who now works for The Score, wrote the following on Twitter: BREAKING: Monday’s ‘Bret Hart Appreciation Night’ will air LIVE EXCLUSIVELY on TheScoreTV (@checktheticker) right after RAW! Only in Canada! — Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) May [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
Impact Wrestling

TNA Wrestling Honors Brian Urlacher

TNA Wrestling posted a video honoring Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, who recently announced his retirement from the NFL. You can watch the video at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

May 22, 2013 TNA News
Zack Ryder

JR Comments On NFLPA Meeting, WWE Diva Ill, Zack Ryder In Muscle & Fitness

JR on NFLPA Meeting Jim Ross wrote the following on Twitter in regards to his meeting with the NFL Players Association in regards to developing a relationship with WWE: Great meeting in DC today w/ NFLPA & @nolanharrison74. Anxious to [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
Randy Orton

Details On A WWE Star’s Contract Dispute, Zack Ryder Pushed Or Released?, The Future Of Jack Swagger’s Push, Talking Randy Orton Heel Turn

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May 22, 2013 Premium Mailbags
Chris Jericho

Work Schedule For Commentators, Jericho In WWE, Where’s Booker T?, Looking Back On Wrestlemania Debuts

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, 2013 Ask WNW
CM Punk

CM Punk – “I Am Exactly Where I Belong. No Desire To Be Anywhere Else”

CM Punk continues to be bombarded with questions from Twitter followers when he is returning to WWE. The former 434-day WWE Champion sent out the following somewhat cryptic Tweet: I am exactly where I belong. No desire to be anywhere [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan Promotes Impact Tapings On Tampa Bay News 10

Hulk Hogan was on Tampa Bay News 10 on Wednesday morning to promote this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings in the city. You can watch the appearance embedded in the video below: Information! [...]

May 22, 2013 TNA News
The Rock

New Injury Update On The Rock, JR’s Meeting With The NFLPA

Injury Update on The Rock The Rock is preparing to film “Hercules” in Budapest. The former WWE Champion Tweeted the following: 2 weeks away from shooting HERCULES. Intense workouts w/ my strength coach Dave Rienzi (future IFBB Pro). Lets Shoot. [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
R-Truth

R-Truth Discusses The Dangers Of Performing In WWE

R-Truth spoke with The National to promote WWE’s return to Abu Dhabi later this year. When asked if WWE is dangerous, Truth commented: It’s very dangerous. We are the first to tell our audiences: do not try this at home. [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
WWE Logo

Watch This Week’s Episode Of WWE “Outside The Ring Here”

Episode 25 of “Outside the Ring” is now online on WWE’s official YouTube channel at this link. You can also watch in the video embedded below: [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
Jim Ross

More On JR’s Meeting With NFLPA About Working With WWE

Alex Marvez has more details on Jim Ross meeting with the NFLPA about a potential working relationship with WWE (See also - WWE Signing NFL Snubs?). The meeting will take place on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. where Ross will pitch [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
Former WWE Diva Discusses Release, TNA Gut Check Tryout

Former WWE Diva Discusses Release, TNA Gut Check Tryout

Greg DeMarco and company passed along the following interview recap: The Greg DeMarco Show Hosts: Greg DeMarco and Patrick O’Dowd Airing live Sunday nights at 10 pm on Wrestling Smash Radio (blogtalkradio.com/gregdemarco) and on delay on The Real Fans Sports Network (realfanssportsnetwork.com,  TuneIn App [...]

May 22, 2013 TNA News, WWE News
John Cena

Match Dropped From Main Event, WWE Updates On HHH & John Cena

Match Dropped from WWE Main Event Wade Barrett did not defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sin Cara at this week’s WWE Main Event taping as advertised on Monday night. In fact, neither worked matches for the show but both [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
Orton in awe if Mike Chioda chant

WWE Signing NFL Snubs?, Update On Randy Orton Using Head Punt

WWE Working To Sign NFL Snubs? Jim Ross will be representing WWE in a meeting with the NFL Players Association in Washington, D.C. Apparently the company wants to work closer with the league as they feel they could sign players [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News
The Shield

Roman Reigns Possibly Injured, Evan Bourne Update

Roman Reigns Possibly Injured Roman Reigns appeared to tweak his ankle at this week’s Smackdown taping. The possible injury occurred during the six-man tag match with Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins against Big Show, Randy Orton and Kofi Kingston when [...]

May 22, 2013 WWE News