Chris Jericho returned to WWE on tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. He was revealed as the worker behind the cryptic videos that have aired on the show for the past several weeks. While Jericho [...]
CM Punk will defend the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler with John Laurinaitis as special guest referee at WWE Royal Rumble. WWE Royal Rumble 2012 will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, [...]
Embedded in the video below is the latest edition of TNA Spin Cycle featuring Jeff Hardy, D’Angelo Dinero, Rob Terry and SoCal Val: [...]
WWE referee Charles Robinson wrote tonight on Twitter he won’t be featured on this week’s WWE TVs or next week’s TVs. However, he noted he will “return shortly.” You can read his Tweet embedded below: Not on raw or smackdown [...]
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January 2, 2012
WWE Spoilers
- Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. In it, he answers several questions from his Twitter followers and website readers. Below is what he had to say regarding a potential Brock Lesnar to WWE [...]
Shawn Michaels has posted a new Q&A video on his official YouTube channel. You can view it embedded below: It’s also worth noting that the new Shawn Michaels eBook, the “Diary of a Heartbreak Kid,” is now available on iTunes [...]
January 2, 2012
Other News
WorstPreviews.com has the first details on the upcoming Chris Benoit biopic entitled “Crossface” as they spoke with writer Sarah Coulter. Below is is an excerpt of their coverage: “There are a lot of unknowns about that weekend [when the murders/suicide [...]
January 2, 2012
Other News
Diva-Dirt.com interviewed Kim Nielsen (formerly known as Desire in TNA) prior to the premiere of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” tomorrow night. Nielsen is a contestant on the show. Below are some excerpts the publication sent us: On what she’s been [...]
- Not only are there “airport” photos of Chris Jericho floating around but now there are ones of The Undertaker. This is getting out of control and for my final word on the who is behind the cryptic videos, click [...]
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January 2, 2012
Backstage News
To update on Chris Jericho being spotted at an airport in Tennessee, I’m told Jericho was actually spotted at Nashville International Airport in Nashville. Nashville is a three-hour drive to Memphis at just over 200 miles. Regardless of the city, [...]
What is Teddy Long’s backstage role within WWE? Teddy Long doesn’t have an official backstage role in WWE as he is limited to being the on-screen General Manager of Smackdown. However, Long is a veteran in the wrestling business and [...]
Despite WWE notifying cable providers they would be discontinuing their WWE Classics On Demand service the first of this year, it has been updated on multiple systems including Comcast and Verizon FIOS. Wrestling News World reader Chris Storm has informed [...]
WWE Tough Enough runner-up Luke Robinson is working to create a world-class fitness program centered in Maine. The Bangor Daily News has an article online featuring quotes from Robinson. Below is an excerpt: “Wrestling is still my primary goal, but [...]
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January 1, 2012
Backstage News
Travel packages for this year’s SummerSlam are now available for sale on the official WWE website. Packages come in platinum and gold. For more information on each package and purchasing instructions, click here. SummerSlam 2012 will take place Sunday, August [...]
Randy Orton noted on his official Twitter account that he is “pain free at the moment.” He says he is doing some kind of therapy and rehab every morning and night. At this point Orton, who is suffering from a [...]
WWE will tape the Raw portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and this week’s Raw Supershow tomorrow night from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. CM Punk will defend the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler in the first title match of [...]
I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2012! Last year we continued to experience tremendous growth to our readership and are looking forward to expanding even more in 2012. The website has been completely [...]
January 1, 2012
Site News
Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald has a new article online featuring quotes from MVP. In it, the former WWE United States Champion discusses the reasons why he left WWE. Below is an excerpt: “I guess more than anything it [...]
RX Muscle has a new piece online featuring a Q&A with Stephanie McMahon talking about getting back in shape after tremendous weight gains in her pregnancies. The feature also includes a photo of a very pregnant Stephanie. Below are some [...]
WickedLocal.com has a new article online featuring quotes from Tara. Below is an excerpt: “I guess I’m just a lucky girl who eats, breathes and sleeps professional wrestling,” Tara joked during a recent phone interview. “But really, the reason I’m [...]
WWE has counted down their list of the Top 10 Matches of 2011. The matches are as follows: The Undertaker vs. Triple H at Wrestlemania XXVIII John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship at WWE Money in the [...]
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- The following is from the official Twitter account of Jim Ross: Brock Lesnar to WWE rumors rampant. Always said IF Brock returns it would be 4 a 1 off appearance. BigIF. Now’s NOT the time. — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) [...]
December 31, 2011
WWE News
- Chris Jericho posted the following on his official Twitter account: So obvious the 1/2-02 mystery man is Brock Lesnar. That fight was a joke#ufcisfixed@speewee#memphis — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) December 31, 2011 On my way to Calgary to go boarding [...]
December 31, 2011
WWE News
Embedded in the video below is last night's edition of Smackdown courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: [...]
December 31, 2011
WWE News
MSN’s WonderWall has an excerpt from an interview Jennifer Hudson did with NBC’s Lester Holt for “Dateline.” In it, Hudson reveals she would have been killed with her mother, brother and nephew if it wasn’t for a phone call from [...]
December 31, 2011
WWE News
Embedded in the video below is the post-fight press conference from UFC 141 where UFC president Dana White discusses the retirement of Brock Lesnar. In his comments, White clarifies when a fighter retires they retire from their contract. He was [...]
December 31, 2011
Other News
Embedded in the video below is episode #46 of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder: [...]
December 31, 2011
WWE News
Brock Lesnar has retired from UFC. After being beaten at 2:26 of the first round against Alistair Overeem at last night’s UFC 141 in Las Vegas, Lesnar said it would be his last fight in the octagon. “I’ve had a [...]
December 31, 2011
Other News
Below are quick results from last night’s TNA Impact Wrestling house show from the Mid Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York: * Vik Dalishus b. Hale Collins in a tryout match. More details are available at this link. * [...]
December 31, 2011
TNA House Shows
Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Raw house show from the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut: * R-Truth b. David Otunga * WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix b. Eve to retain * Jerry Lawler b. Jack Swagger * [...]
December 31, 2011
WWE House Shows
Wrestling News World reader Kevin Eperjesi attended last night’s Smackdown house show from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey and sent in the following live report: Match 1: Justin Gabriel def Hunico. Match 2: Wade Barrett came out [...]
December 31, 2011
WWE House Shows
Last night’s Impact Wrestling did a 1.15 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,510,000 viewers on Spike TV. [...]
December 30, 2011
TNA News
World Wrestling Entertainment presents Smackdown Date: 12/30/2011 From: Indianapolis, Indiana Smackdown starts off with a video promoting the feud between Randy Orton and Wade Barrett. Tonight, they will square off in a falls count anywhere match. Josh Matthews and Michael [...]
December 30, 2011
WWE Results
- WWE plans to bring back their Bragging Rights pay-per-view next year. The show, which took place in October 2009 and 2010, was scrapped in 2011. It is scheduled to take the place of WWE Capitol Punishment next year on [...]
December 30, 2011
WWE News
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December 30, 2011
Premium Mailbags
TNA Impact Wrestling will hold a house show tonight from the Mid Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Below is the advertised lineup: * Bobby Roodes vs. Jeff Hardy for the TNA Championship * James Storm vs. Kurt Angle [...]
December 30, 2011
TNA News