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The Shield

Roman Reigns Discusses The Transition From Football To WWE, How Much Weight He Lost

The Edmonton Journal has a new article online featuring quotes from Roman Reigns to promote this week’s Smackdown taping in the city. Reigns discusses transitioning from football to WWE and how much weight he’s lost since being cut from the [...]

May 27, 2013 WWE News
The Bella Twins

Bella Twins Endorse Celebrity Sweat, What JBL & Cole Did On Their Off Day

Bella Twins Endorse Celebrity Sweat The Bella Twins are featured in a new commercial for Celebrity Sweat. The ad promotes them as “Former 5-time WWE Divas Champions,” which of course is inaccurate. Brie had one reign and Nikki had one [...]

May 27, 2013 WWE News
Orton Head Punt

Orton’s Head Punt, Miz Scaled Back, Bryan Chokeslam, Heyman In WWE

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 27, 2013 Ask WNW
Curtis Axel

WWE Says Curtis Axel Beat Triple H On Last Week’s Raw

While no decision was announced at the conclusion of Curtis Axel vs. Triple H on last week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, dot com lists the match as “Curtis Axel def. Triple H” in their official results report. Below [...]

May 27, 2013 WWE News
Jim Ross

Jim Ross Details Meeting With NFL Players Association

Jim Ross commented on his meeting with the NFL Players Association in a new blog posted on his official website. Below is an excerpt: I flew to Washington , D.C. Tuesday evening and met with the NFLPA on Wednesday morning. [...]

May 27, 2013 WWE News
Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman

Chris Jericho/Curtis Axel Segment Announced For Raw

WWE has announced Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman will be guests on The Highlight Reel with Chris Jericho on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw. Join us at 8 PM EDT for our “Open Thread” Watch Party as we’ll [...]

May 27, 2013 WWE News
5/24/13

WWE Smackdown Live Results (5/26/13) – Medicine Hat, Alberta

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada: * Fandango b. The Miz * Justin Gabriel b. Curt Hawkins * Natalya b. Aksana * Brodus Clay & Tensai b. The Prime Time Players [...]

May 27, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
Ryback

WWE Raw Live Results (5/26/13) – Lethbridge, Alberta

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Raw live event in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada: * R-Truth b. Antonio Cesaro * Bray Wyatt b. Zack Ryder * Kofi Kingston b. WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose when Roman Reigns interfered. When [...]

May 27, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
King Mo

King Mo Takes Part In Angle At Indy Show In Las Vegas

King Mo participated in an angle at FSW’s “Day of Reckoning” show in Las Vegas this past Saturday night. Mo was sitting front row at the show to support his friend and fellow TNA star Kenny King. You can watch [...]

May 27, 2013 TNA News
Hector Garza Dead At 43

Hector Garza Dead At 43

Hector Garza has died at age 43 following a battle with lung cancer. Garza had runs in WCW and TNA Wrestling and most recently worked for CMLL and AAA in Mexico. Garza retired from the ring in October 2012 to [...]

May 27, 2013 Other News
Powerslam Newsletter

CM Punk Return Timetable, Update On Major Injury Scare, WWE’s Immaculate New Facility, Big Indy Signing, Why Austin’s Not Talking Wrestlemania XXX, More Punishment For Austin Aries, Hogan’s Rough Day

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May 26, 2013 Powerslam Newsletter
Hulk Hogan

Update On Hulk Hogan’s Hand

Hulk Hogan posted photos on Twitter after he had the blisters on his hand treated after a radiator explosion (See also - Hulk Hogan At The Hospital Following Accident). The following is from the Hulkster’s verified account: Dr at work. [...]

May 26, 2013 TNA News
Dixie Carter and Hulk Hogan

Dixie Carter Reveals TNA’s Strongest & Toughest Wrestlers

MuscleAndFitness.com has a new piece online featuring quotes from Dixie Carter. Below is an excerpt: So what kinds of things do you look for in a wrestler? It’s not one thing in particular. Sometimes a great physique is very important [...]

May 26, 2013 TNA News
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan At The Hospital Following Accident

Hulk Hogan is currently in the emergency room at Tampa General Hospital after a radiator exploded in his hand. Hogan posted some graphic photos of the injury on Twitter that you can view below: Just had a radiator explode on [...]

May 26, 2013 TNA News
Chris Jericho

WWE Raw Live Results (5/25/13) – Ryback vs. Chris Jericho

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Raw live event in Red Deer, Canada: * R-Truth b. Antonio Cesaro * Bray Wyatt b. Zack Ryder * Kofi Kingston b. WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose via disqualification when the rest [...]

May 26, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
WNW Premium Newsletter

The Rock Happy If WWE Career Is Over, Backstage News On WWE Releases, The Shield’s Stock Skyrockets, Who Was Originally Scheduled To Win Titles At Extreme Rules, Mysterio’s Return Date, New Paul Heyman Guy, Who Hogan Sees As The Face Of TNA, WWE Working With NFL?, WWE Concerned With Fandango

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May 26, 2013 Premium Newsletter
Jerry Lawler

Jerry Lawler’s First Public Comments After Return

Jerry Lawler posted the following on Twitter after his return match on Saturday night in Ocala, Florida: Thanks to WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr for being my partner in my in ring return against some of his students! [...]

May 26, 2013 WWE News
Sheamus

WWE Smackdown Live Results (5/25/13) – Regina, Canada

Below are quick results from Saturday night’s WWE Smackdown live event in Regina, Canada: * Fandango b. The Miz. After the match, Miz put Fandango in the Figure Four. * Justin Gabriel b. Curt Hawkins * Natalya b. Aksana * [...]

May 26, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
Jerry Lawler

WWENews.com – Long Live The King: Jerry Lawler’s Return To The Ring

WrestlingNewsWorld.com’s Brooks Oglesby was on hand for Jerry Lawler’s return to the ring on Saturday night in Ocala, Florida. Not only did Brooks detail the experience but he included some great photos. Check out the article at the following link [...]

May 26, 2013 WWE News
Slammiversary 2013

Full Details On Slammiversary Fan Interaction – Wrestler Lineups & Autograph Sessions

TNA Wrestling announced the wrestler lineups and autograph sessions for Slammiversary Fan Interaction on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Below are full details including the link to purchase tickets: Fans have an opportunity to see their favorite TNA stars up close [...]

May 25, 2013 TNA News
Cm Punk & The Rock

The Rock – Update On His Health, Pic With Reigns, Box Office Success

The Rock posted a health update on Saturday on Twitter. You can view it below: Surgeon cleared me to dial up intensity 100% w/ training. Just crushed high volume leg day. #QuadsABurnin twitter.com/TheRock/status… — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 25, 2013 [...]

May 25, 2013 WWE News
Zema Ion

Zema Ion Needs Help – Urge Dixie Carter & TNA To Provide Assistance

Dixie Carter is currently being criticized for not helping Zema Ion with his medical bills. As we reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Ion underwent emergency surgery last week after being diagnosed with appendicitis. It was discovered during the surgery that he [...]

May 25, 2013 TNA News
Paul Heyman and CM Punk

Proof That WWE Is Expecting CM Punk Back For WWE Payback Next Month

We reported exclusively here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium on May 9, 2013 that WWE wants CM Punk to return for WWE Payback next month. We were told he was in “no rush” to come back and preferred a return closer to [...]

May 25, 2013 WWE News
Powerslam Newsletter

Important WWE Business Notes, Dolph Ziggler Update, Attitude Era Diva Wants To Return, Brand Extension Over This Weekend, John Cena Off Shows, Daniel Bryan’s New Gimmick, Milestone For Dixie Carter, Impact Notes Heading Into Slammiversary

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May 25, 2013 Powerslam Newsletter
Fandango

What To Expect From Fandango This Weekend

The Medicine Hat News has a new article featuring quotes from Fandango to promote Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live in the city. Below is an excerpt: “I’m going to bring a little bit of personality, a little bit of colour and [...]

May 25, 2013 WWE News
Slammiversary 2013

Impact Moving Timeslots Next Week – Official Preview

Impact Wrestling moves back an hour to the 9 PM/8 CT timeslot next week on Spike TV. Below is the official preview for next week’s show: Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV from Tampa, Florida, at the NEW START [...]

May 25, 2013 TNA News
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
Powerslam Newsletter

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