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Photo Of Brock Lesnar Backstage, WWE Raw Sold Out

Photo Of Brock Lesnar Backstage, WWE Raw Sold Out

Paul Heyman posted the following on Twitter: #BrockLesnar @wwe The hype for #WrestleMania begins! twitter.com/HeymanHustle/s… — Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) April 1, 2013 Last @wwe #RAW before #WrestleMania #WashingtonDC SOLD OUT! twitter.com/HeymanHustle/s… — Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) April 1, 2013 [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Rey Mysterio

Big Show Loves To Wing It, Kofi Action Figures, Mysterio At Raw

Big Show Loves to Wing It Big Show did a media appearance  on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C. to promote this week’s WWE Raw. He put over The Rock and wouldn’t attempt a chokeslam on one of the hosts. [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
The Rock

Last Week’s Smackdown Rating & Viewership

Last week’s episode of Smackdown did a 2.00 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,851,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H

Updated Wrestlemania 29 Lineup – 10 Matches Announced

Heading into this week’s WWE television tapings, below is the updated Wrestlemania 29 lineup: WWE Championship Match - The Rock © vs. John Cena No Holds Barred Match If Triple H loses, his career is over. - Brock Lesnar vs. [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Vince McMahon

Economic Impact Of Wrestlemania 29, Buyrate Projections

Economic Impact of Wrestlemania 29 NorthJersey.com has a new article online looking at the economic impact that Wrestlemania 29 will have this year. Below is a quote from New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority president Wayne Hasenbalg: “People will see [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
TNA One Night Only

Non-Spoiler Match Lineup For TNA X-Travaganza, What We Were Told About The Show

As we noted on Sunday here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, TNA Wrestling’s first “One Night Only” pay-per-view, X-Travaganza, premieres on Friday, April 5, 2013. For those on the fence about ordering, we were told by Wrestling News World Orlando correspondent Scott Brooks [...]

April 1, 2013 TNA News
Brock Lesnar

Triple H Ready For Match With Brock Lesnar, Chris Jericho On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Triple H Ready For Lesnar Match WWE posted a video of Triple H training for his Wrestlemania 29 match against Brock Lesnar at this link. You can also watch it embedded below: Jericho on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Chris [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Paul Heyman

New JR Blog, What Paul Heyman Finds Most Appealing About WWE

Latest from Jim Ross Jim Ross has updated the blog section of this official website. In it, he talks about Wrestlemania week, this week’s WWE Raw, his 20th anniversary in WWE and more. You can read it at this link. [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Wrestlemania 29 Tickets

WWE Previews Wrestlemania 29 Week Festivities

WWE issued the following press release on Monday: STAMFORD, Conn., April 1, 2013 – Fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries will converge on the New York/New Jersey region for a week-long lineup of festivities in celebration [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Stone Cold Steve Haastin

Final Say On Taker/Punk, WWE More Family Friendly?, Haas & Benjamin, WM29 Snubs

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 [...]

April 1, 2013 Ask WNW
Ric Flair With His Sons

Wrestlemania 29 Social Media Ambassador, JR On Reid Flair’s Death

Wrestlemania 29 Social Media Ambassador Apparently “Fluffy Guy” Gabriel Iglesias will be the social media ambassador for Wrestlemania 29. You can check out the latest from him on Twitter @FluffyGuy. JR Reacts to the Death of Reid Flair Jim Ross [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Mark Henry

WWE Supershow Live Results (3/31/13) – White Plains, New York

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Supershow live event in White Plains, New York: * WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett won a show opening battle royal to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship later in the evening. [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE House Shows
Wrestlemania 29

Pee-wee Herman Coming To Wrestlemania

Former WWE Raw guest host star Pee-wee Herman wrote on Twitter he’ll be at Wrestlemania 29 on Sunday. The following is from his verified account: ONE WEEK FROM RIGHT NOW: WRESTLEMANIA 29!!!See you there!!!!! @wrestlemania @wwe @mlstadium twitter.com/peeweeherman/s… — Pee-wee Herman [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan

Hogan Talks Triple H As WWE Boss, Bischoff On McMahon Exploring MMA

Hogan Talks Triple H As WWE Boss Hulk Hogan says Triple H “seems to be dialed in” as the future boss of WWE. He doesn’t feel the company will miss a beat and they’ll continue to be a strong force [...]

April 1, 2013 TNA News, WWE News
Ryback

Ryback’s Back, Kane Speaks On Success, Sin Cara Update

Ryback’s Back Ryback posted a photo showing off his back muscles embedded in the Tweet below: RyBACK #FeedMeHenry twitter.com/Ryback22/statu… — Ryback (@Ryback22) March 31, 2013 Kane Speaks Forbes.com has a new Q&A online with Kane at this link. In it, [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
The Rock

G.I. Joe: Retaliation ‘Rocks’ At The Box Office

G.I. Joe: Retaliation with The Rock grossed an estimated $41.2 million this weekend, which is the second-highest Easter debut ever and the biggest opening weekend of 2013. Including Thursday, the film has earned $51.7 million. BoxOfficeMojo.com has more at this [...]

April 1, 2013 WWE News
Petey Williams

The Contract Status Of Petey Williams Revealed

We are able to confirm that Petey Williams is returning to TNA Wrestling on a full-time basis and has a new performer’s contract with them. If you missed our earlier report, you can watch a promo he cut after a [...]

March 31, 2013 TNA News
The Rock

WWE Raw Preview – Final TV Taping Before Wrestlemania 29, The Rock & Brock Lesnar

This week’s WWE Raw will be one of the most loaded shows of the year as it will feature both WWE Champion The Rock and Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, Triple H and the regular roster. This is the go-home to [...]

March 31, 2013 WWE News
TNA One Night Only

New TNA PPV Concept, Gut Check Challenge Voting

New TNA PPV Concept TNA Wrestling’s first “One Night Only” pay-per-view premieres on Friday, April 5, 2013. The show is called X-Travaganza and was taped on January 12, 2013 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We have full taping results [...]

March 31, 2013 TNA News
Petey Williams

Petey Williams Update

Petey Williams is believed to have signed a contract to return to TNA Wrestling on a full-time basis. Williams lost a “title vs. career” match at a Clash Wrestling event over the weekend. His post match speech is online at [...]

March 31, 2013 TNA News
Mick Foley

Video Of Evan Bourne’s Return, Mick Foley Through The Years

Video Of Evan Bourne’s Return Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald posted video footage of Evan Bourne performing the shooting star press in his return match at this link. You can also view it in the video below: As Brooks [...]

March 31, 2013 WWE News
Ryback & Mark Henry

WWE Supershow Live Results (3/30/13) – Atlantic City, New Jersey

Below are quick results from Saturday night’s WWE Supershow live event in Atlantic City, New Jersey: * Wade Barrrett went over in a show opening battle royal to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship later in the night. [...]

March 31, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
Charlie Haas

Charlie Haas Announces His Retirement From Pro Wrestling

Charlie Haas announced on Twitter he’s retiring from wrestling to take a job as a spine and neck associate. He wrote the following on Twitter: Officially retired. No match against @sheltyb803 nxt week NYC. Time to be a full time [...]

March 31, 2013 Other News
Wrestlemania 29

Paul Bearer Cause Of Death, WWE Releases Longtime Veteran, Top WWE Star To Deal With Legal Problems After WM29, Concern Over Punk vs. Undertaker, Diddy Added To Wrestlemania, Royal Rumble & Elimination Chamber Buys, Evan Bourne Returns

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March 30, 2013 Premium Newsletters
Reid Flair

Ashley Flair Thankful For Kind Words

Reid Flair’s sister and WWE developmental prospect Ashley Flair, who works as Charlotte, wrote the following on Twitter: Thank you everyone for your kind words. Reider, you’ll always be my heart & soul champ… — Charlotte (@MsCharlotteWWE) March 30, 2013 [...]

March 30, 2013 NXT Wrestling, WWE News
Dixie Carter and Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan Praises Matt Conway & Dave Lagana

Hulk Hogan praised TNA writers Matt Conway and Dave Lagana for their work Saturday on Twitter. Hogan wrote: Never thought I would have so much respect for 2 BAD ASS writers that really get it! Matt Conway/Dave Lagana,thank u so [...]

March 30, 2013 TNA News
The Rock

G.I. Joe Box Office Update, Meet JR At Wrestlemania Axxess

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Box Office Update BoxOfficeMojo.com has the total lifetime gross of G.I. Joe: Retaliation starring The Rock, Channing Tatum and Bruce Willis estimated at $26,015,000. You can view all of their data at this link. Meet JR at [...]

March 30, 2013 WWE News
CM Punk

CM Punk’s Wrestlemania Dream Match, Randy Orton Update

CM Punk’s Wrestlemania Dream Match IGN asked CM Punk if The Undertaker was his dream Wrestlemania match. Below is his answer: “You know, probably not,” he revealed. “To be honest. I mean, I probably would have said, hell, at this [...]

March 30, 2013 WWE News
Aces and Eights

Impact Wrestling Preview For Next Week – 10 Man Tag Team War

TNA posted the following preview for next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling: Preview the Thursday, April 4 edition of TNA’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 8/7 from Jonesboro, Arkansas! If you can’t watch the action on Thursday, make sure to [...]

March 30, 2013 TNA News
Ric Flair

Ric Flair Not Appearing At Big Time Wrestling Show In Altoona

Big Time Wrestling will run their show Saturday night in Altoona, Pennsylvania and will “make arrangements” with fans who purchased autograph only passes as Ric Flair will not be there due to the death of his son Reid. The following [...]

March 30, 2013 Other News
Wrestle Your Friends On iPhone – Awesome New Fantasy Wrestling App

Wrestle Your Friends On iPhone – Awesome New Fantasy Wrestling App

Awesome Taylor is back with his latest iPhone and App and it’s literally awesome! Have you ever wanted to go against your friends in exciting wrestling matches on your iPhone? Well, this App is for you and is available for [...]

March 30, 2013 Site News
WWE Saturday Morning Slam

WWE Saturday Morning Slam “Open Thread” Watch Party – Live Results & Discussion

WWE Saturday Morning Slam “Open Thread” Watch Party Saturday, March 30, 2013 Results by Richard Gray of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Good morning WWE Universe! Cue crowd shots as WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro will face R-Truth in the main event. The [...]

March 30, 2013 WWE News, WWE Results
Ric Flair

Ric Flair Issues First Public Comments On The Death Of Reid Flair

Ric Flair was out in public for much of the day on Friday in Charlotte. According to local news reporter David Spunt, Flair was very visibly emotional but also very gracious. Spunt reported the following three quotes from The Nature [...]

March 30, 2013 WWE News
Jack Swagger

WWE Supershow Live Results (3/29/13) – Springfield, Massachusetts

Below are quick results from Friday night’s WWE Supershow live event in Springfield, Massachusetts: * WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No b. Jinder Mahal & Heath Slater w/Drew McIntyre * WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett b. R-Truth & The [...]

March 30, 2013 WWE House Shows
Evan Bourne

Renee Young Reacts To Smackdown Debut, Long Road Ahead For Evan Bourne

Renee Young Debuts on Smackdown Renee Young, who came to WWE from The Score, made her debut on Smackdown this week. She thanked fans on Twitter for their support: Wow!! Seriously, thanks for all the tweets about making my debut [...]

March 30, 2013 WWE News
Dolph Ziggler

Dolph Ziggler On Part Time Talent In WWE – “It Really Pisses Me Off”

XFINITY has a new Q&A online with Dolph Ziggler to promote Wrestlemania 29. In it, he’s asked about part-time talent in WWE. XFINITY: You mentioned the people on the lighter schedules. We’re approaching a Wrestlemania where four of the six [...]

March 30, 2013 WWE News
WWE Logo

WWE Appoints Gerrit Meier As Head Of International

WWE announced on Friday they have appointed Gerrit Meier as Executive Vice President (EVP) of International. Meier will report directly to Vince McMahon. Below is the official release: STAMFORD, Conn.–(Business Wire)– WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the appointment of Gerrit [...]

March 29, 2013 WWE News
TNA Wrestling Live

TNA Statement On The Death Of Reid Flair

Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter regarding the passing of Reid Flair: Devastated to hear about the passing of Ric Flair’s son, Reid. Please join all of us at TNA in praying for Ric & his family at this [...]

March 29, 2013 TNA News
WWE Logo

WWE Issues A Statement On The Passing Of Reid Flair

WWE issued the following statement on the death of Reid Flair: WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Reid Flair, son of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. Our deepest condolences go out to the Flair family and [...]

March 29, 2013 WWE News
Impact Wrestling

Impact Wrestling Rating & Viewership

This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling did a 1.03 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,310,000 viewers on Spike TV. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

March 29, 2013 TNA News