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Independent Contractor Status In WWE, Randy Orton’s Injury, The Cryptic Videos, Jeff Hardy

Independent Contractor Status In WWE, Randy Orton’s Injury, The Cryptic Videos, Jeff Hardy

Are WWE wrestlers classified as WWE employees or independent contractors? WWE wrestlers signed under performer’s contracts are classified as independent contractors, not company employees. Due to the independent contractor status, there is no set pay structure or union that offers [...]

December 28, 2011 Ask WNW
Presale Information For WWE Extreme Rules Tickets

Presale Information For WWE Extreme Rules Tickets

The presale to obtain tickets to WWE Extreme Rules on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois is underway. To take advantage of early released tickets, click here and use the password WWERULES. The presale ends [...]

December 28, 2011 WWE News
Matt Morgan’s Father Dies; D’Angelo Dinero In The Dark Knight Rises

Matt Morgan’s Father Dies; D’Angelo Dinero In The Dark Knight Rises

- The following is from Matt Morgan’s Twitter account: Thanks (yet again) for all Ur prayers over past 2 years for my dad’s battle vs brain cancer.yesterday was his funeral&He’s finally at peace. — Matt Morgan (@Tnamattmorgan) December 25, 2011 [...]

December 28, 2011 TNA News
Two Title Matches Announced For Next Week’s Smackdown

Two Title Matches Announced For Next Week’s Smackdown

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. [...]

December 28, 2011 WWE News
Last Week’s Smackdown Rating

Last Week’s Smackdown Rating

Last week’s Smackdown did a 1.95 cable rating on SyFy with an average viewing audience of 2,742,000 viewers. [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
CM Punk Denied Entry Into Madison Square Garden Earlier Today

CM Punk Denied Entry Into Madison Square Garden Earlier Today

There was an incident today at Madison Square Garden where security wouldn’t allow CM Punk in the venue. Apparently the security guard didn’t believe it was Punk. The WWE Champion Tweeted about the experience: Sellout the Horizon on a Monday, [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
1,000th Episode Of WWE Raw Revealed; William Regal Addresses His Future

1,000th Episode Of WWE Raw Revealed; William Regal Addresses His Future

- WWE announced on Facebook the 1,000th episode of Raw will take place on Monday, July 23, 2012. - William Regal, who quietly disappeared from his position as an announcer on WWE NXT last month, wrote the following on Twitter: [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
Four Smackdown Superstars I’m Keeping My Eye On In 2012; Why You Should Too

Four Smackdown Superstars I’m Keeping My Eye On In 2012; Why You Should Too

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December 27, 2011 Editorials
One Name You Can Rule Out As Part Of The Cryptic Videos That Have Aired On Raw Supershow

One Name You Can Rule Out As Part Of The Cryptic Videos That Have Aired On Raw Supershow

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December 27, 2011 Backstage News
How Much Did WWE Pay Ohio Valley Wrestling?; Brodus Clay Gets New Debut Date

How Much Did WWE Pay Ohio Valley Wrestling?; Brodus Clay Gets New Debut Date

- Ohio Valley Wrestling owner Danny Davis recently said he has spent $600,000 to keep the promotion going since WWE canceled their contract in 2008. WWE paid OVW $1,000,000 per year as their official developmental territory. - As was seen [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
Christian’s Return, The Future Of The World Heavyweight Championship, Skip Sheffield, Booker T vs. Cody Rhodes

Christian’s Return, The Future Of The World Heavyweight Championship, Skip Sheffield, Booker T vs. Cody Rhodes

When is Christian due back on WWE television? Christian is expected to return from the high ankle sprain he suffered next year as he’s included on the booking sheets for 2012 house shows. With that being said, I wouldn’t be [...]

December 27, 2011 Ask WNW
Watch Four Commercials For TNA’s Ring Ka King Here

Watch Four Commercials For TNA’s Ring Ka King Here

Colors TV uploaded the following promos for Ring Ka King on their official YouTube channel: [...]

December 27, 2011 Ring Ka King
Raw Supershow Attendance, WWE Trademarks WrestleFest, Indy Promotion Saves Boy’s Christmas, Tommy Dreamer TV

Raw Supershow Attendance, WWE Trademarks WrestleFest, Indy Promotion Saves Boy’s Christmas, Tommy Dreamer TV

- The announced attendance for last night’s sold out WWE Raw Supershow from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois was 14,804. - WWE has trademarked the term WrestleFest and sent out cease and desist letters to those using the term. [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
Updated WWE Holiday Tour Schedule – Several Shows This Week (Seeking Reports)

Updated WWE Holiday Tour Schedule – Several Shows This Week (Seeking Reports)

WWE will run several shows this week as part of their Holiday Tour. Below is the updated schedule: TV Tapings: * Smackdown tonight from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana (more info) Holiday House Show Schedule: Raw: * Tonight [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
This Week’s Smackdown Main Event

This Week’s Smackdown Main Event

This week’s Smackdown will be headlined by Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown tonight from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. We’re still seeking live correspondents, if you’re [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
WWE Championship Match Set For Next Week’s Raw Supershow

WWE Championship Match Set For Next Week’s Raw Supershow

CM Punk will defend the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler on next week’s edition of Raw Supershow. For those that missed it, Ziggler earned the title shot by beating Punk in a Gauntlet Match on last night’s show. Next week’s [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE 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

WWE Champion CM Punk beat The Miz in a steel cage dark match main event after last night’s WWE Raw Supershow from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Lawrence for working as a live [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
Watch Several Video Highlights From Last Night’s WWE Raw Supershow Here

Watch Several Video Highlights From Last Night’s WWE Raw Supershow Here

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 on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: Kane tells [...]

December 27, 2011 WWE News
Watch The Final Cryptic Video On Tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow

Watch The Final Cryptic Video On Tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow

Embedded in the video below is the sixth and final cryptic video that aired on tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow: [...]

December 26, 2011 WWE News
R-Truth Returns To WWE Raw Supershow

R-Truth Returns To WWE Raw Supershow

R-Truth returned from suspension on tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow. Truth was suspended more than one month ago for his first violation of the WWE Wellness Policy for testing positive for synthetic cannabinoids. [...]

December 26, 2011 WWE News
Tara Clarifies She Is Not At Tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow

Tara Clarifies She Is Not At Tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow

There are some publications miss-reporting that TNA Knockout Tara is backstage at tonight’s Raw Supershow from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. That is inaccurate and was clarified today on Twitter. I am not at the RAW show silly geese!! [...]

December 26, 2011 TNA News, WWE News
Alberto Del Rio Injury Update

Alberto Del Rio Injury Update

WWE has confirmed that Alberto Del Rio has a torn groin and it will require surgery to repair. He’s expected to be out four to six weeks. Del Rio was injured in the main event of last week’s edition of [...]

December 26, 2011 WWE News
*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Results From Chicago, Illinois

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Results From Chicago, Illinois

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. [...]

December 26, 2011 WWE Spoilers
Sean Waltman Comments On His Recent Drug Arrest

Sean Waltman Comments On His Recent Drug Arrest

- Sean Waltman addressed his arrest today on Twitter. Below is from the official Twitter account of Waltman: I read what has been reported about me. I learned the other day that I had a warrant over something that happened [...]

December 26, 2011 Other News
Four Raw Superstars I’m Keeping My Eye On In 2012; Why You Should Too

Four Raw Superstars I’m Keeping My Eye On In 2012; Why You Should Too

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December 26, 2011 Editorials
Watch Before The Bell – TNA Genesis Here; Updated Lineup

Watch Before The Bell – TNA Genesis Here; Updated Lineup

Embedded in the video below is Before the Bell – TNA Genesis: Below is the updated lineup for the show: TNA Championship Match - Bobby Roode (c) vs. Jeff Hardy Singles Match - Kurt Angle vs. James Storm Singles Match [...]

December 26, 2011 TNA News
This Week On Impact Wrestling – Kurt Angle vs. Rob Van Dam

This Week On Impact Wrestling – Kurt Angle vs. Rob Van Dam

Below is the official preview for this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling: - The main event of the broadcast will feature Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle taking on Rob Van Dam - The Knockouts Championship will be on the line [...]

December 26, 2011 TNA News
Details On The Release Of WWE Studios Film Starring Edge

Details On The Release Of WWE Studios Film Starring Edge

The WWE Studios production “Breaking the Rules” starring Edge and Jamie Kennedy is slated to be released in April 2012. [...]

December 26, 2011 WWE News
Tomko Still In Drug Rehab After Being Caught Injecting Stolen Oxycodone In Chili’s Restaurant

Tomko Still In Drug Rehab After Being Caught Injecting Stolen Oxycodone In Chili’s Restaurant

Tyson Tomko is still in the process of completing an inpatient drug rehabilitation program in Florida. According to his attorney James McCune, Tomko has one month left in the facility which is one of the best in the world. WWE [...]

December 26, 2011 Other News
Chris Jericho – “I’m Done With WWE.  Deal With It”

Chris Jericho – “I’m Done With WWE. Deal With It”

The following is from the official Twitter account of Chris Jericho: Sick of all the questions so this is it…from now on I’m not answering anymore wrestling related questions. I’m done w WWE. Deal with it — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) [...]

December 26, 2011 WWE News
Music Composers In Mainstream Wrestling, Who Pays WWE Travel Expenses?, Is A Worker Paid If They Aren’t Used?, John Cena vs. Kane

Music Composers In Mainstream Wrestling, Who Pays WWE Travel Expenses?, Is A Worker Paid If They Aren’t Used?, John Cena vs. Kane

While both WWE and TNA have their own respective in-house musicians/composers (Jim Johnston and Dale Oliver), ROH borrows songs to use them as entrance themes. Can they really afford to pay the corresponding royalties? Wouldn’t it be cheaper to have [...]

December 26, 2011 Ask WNW
Live WWE Raw Supershow Coverage Tonight From Chicago

Live WWE Raw Supershow Coverage Tonight From Chicago

WWE will tape the Raw portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and tonight’s Raw Supershow tonight from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Alberto Del Rio has been pulled from the official listing of advertised talent due to injury. Click [...]

December 26, 2011 WWE News
New York Independent Workers To Get TNA Impact Wrestling Tryout This Weekend

New York Independent Workers To Get TNA Impact Wrestling Tryout This Weekend

The Poughkeepsie Journal is reporting that independent workers Vik Dalishus and Hale Collins are booked for a bout on TNA Impact Wrestling’s Friday house show from the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The match will serve as a [...]

December 26, 2011 TNA News
How Many Chair Shots Has Mick Foley Taken?

How Many Chair Shots Has Mick Foley Taken?

Today is Christmas so there are not a lot of news updates, however, this video was sent to us by Wrestling News World reader Max Moskal: WWE has now banned unprotected chair shots to the head. Workers that violate this [...]

December 25, 2011 WWE News
Florida Roofing Company Files $15,214.92 Lien Against John Cena For Non-Payment

Florida Roofing Company Files $15,214.92 Lien Against John Cena For Non-Payment

TMZ reported today that a Florida roofing company has filed a lien against the home of John Cena. The accuser claims they did $15,214.92 worth of work and did not get paid. If Cena refuses to pay, the company would [...]

December 25, 2011 WWE News
Merry Christmas From Wrestling News World

Merry Christmas From Wrestling News World

I wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! As with any holiday, updates will be down from the norm, however, things will begin to pick up tomorrow. Have a wonderful day with your [...]

December 25, 2011 Site News
Major WWE Title Changes, Why Chris Hero Didn’t Get A WWE Contract, Two Significant Injuries At Raw, Ring Announcer Quits & Reveals Relationship With Cody Rhodes, Shaq vs. Big Show At Wrestlemania, A TNA Star That Won’t Be Under Contract In 2012, TNA’s Future On PPV, Ask WNW Archive & All The Big News From This Past Week

Major WWE Title Changes, Why Chris Hero Didn’t Get A WWE Contract, Two Significant Injuries At Raw, Ring Announcer Quits & Reveals Relationship With Cody Rhodes, Shaq vs. Big Show At Wrestlemania, A TNA Star That Won’t Be Under Contract In 2012, TNA’s Future On PPV, Ask WNW Archive & All The Big News From This Past Week

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December 24, 2011 Premium Newsletters
Watch Last Night’s Smackdown Here

Watch Last Night’s Smackdown Here

You can watch last night’s Smackdown embedded in the video below 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 24, 2011 WWE News
Rosita Discusses Her Rookie Year In Impact Wrestling, Winning PWI Award, TNA Knockouts

Rosita Discusses Her Rookie Year In Impact Wrestling, Winning PWI Award, TNA Knockouts

Diva-Dirt.com interviewed Rosita and sent us the following highlights: On her rookie year in Impact Wrestling: “It’s been a crazy journey so far. I look back a couple of years ago, and seeing where I am now, there’s no way [...]

December 24, 2011 TNA News
Summary Of Last Night’s WWE Vintage Collection

Summary Of Last Night’s WWE Vintage Collection

Our old friend Devin Cutting wrote the following summary of last night’s edition of WWE Vintage Collection: Casket Match The Undertaker vs. Mabel WWF In Your House – December 17th, 1995 Eddie Guerrero vs. DDP WCW Starrcade 1996 Christian & [...]

December 24, 2011 WWE News