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The Rock

Matt Hardy Engaged, John Kruk At Raw, The Rock On Smackdown

- Matt Hardy and Reby Sky are now engaged to be married. The following is from Reby’s Twitter: He asked & my response: “Is this a f*cking work ?!” IT WASN’T ! Then I said YES !! So happy ! [...]

March 26, 2013 WWE News
Ryback

Big Segment Announced For Smackdown

Ryback and Mark Henry are scheduled to compete in a “Weight Lifting Competition” on this week’s episode of Smackdown. WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown on Tuesday night from the GIANT Center in Hershey, PA. Not only will we have [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Wrestlemania 29

Wrestlemania 29 Start Time & Pricing Revealed

Wrestlemania 29 will start an hour earlier than a typical WWE pay-per-view as it goes live on the air at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT. While not officially announced, I would assume the pre-show will begin on WWE’s YouTube channel [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Fandango

Another Match Set For Wrestlemania 29

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango was officially announced for Wrestlemania 29 on this week’s episode of WWE Raw. Wrestlemania 29 is Sunday, April 7, 2013 from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Please join us for exclusive live play-by-play coverage [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Wrestlemania 29

Full Details On Wrestlemania Axxess Attractions

WWE released full details on this year’s Wrestlemania Axxess attractions. They are as follows: The Main Event — More live matches than ever before, Q-and-As featuring WWE Superstars, plus exciting contests for your chance to win a number of prizes! [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Bad Influence

Can Bad Influence Get On The List Bro?

This week’s episode of The List features Robbie E and SoCal Val with Kazarian and Bad Influence. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

March 25, 2013 TNA News
WWE Raw

Raw Attendance, Urn Anderson, RSVP For Spoiler Watch Party

- 18,168 was the announced attendance for this week’s WWE Raw from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The show was a legitimate sellout. - For those that missed the photo CM Punk and Triple H Tweeted of Urn [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
WWE Superstars

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Philadelphia, PA

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. [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE Spoilers
Ric Flair

Ric Flair Health Update

As Brooks noted here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Ric Flair was backstage at WWE Raw in Philadelphia. He was bothered by an issue with a blood clot in his leg and was examined by WWE medical personnel. The decision was made by [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Chris Jericho

Last Week’s Smackdown Rating & Viewership

Last week’s Smackdown did a 2.11 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,990,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
The Miz

The Miz Responds To CM Punk – “There’s No One That’s Worked Harder Than Me This Entire Year”

The Miz was recently a guest on The Sam Roberts Show where he was asked about CM Punk’s comments towards him in the “Best in the World” DVD. In the DVD, Punk said one of the reasons he was fed [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Impact Wrestling

Spike TV In For Network Overhaul, New Name?

Big changes could be coming to Spike TV, the home of TNA Impact Wrestling, due to slipping ratings and lower advertising revenue in 2012. Broadcasting & Cable has a new article online featuring quotes from Viacom’s head of ad sales, [...]

March 25, 2013 TNA News
TNA One Night Only

When You Can See TNA X-Travaganza On Pay-Per-View

TNA X-Travaganza, the company’s first “One Night Only” pay-per-view special, premieres on Friday, April 5th at 3 PM on iNDEMAND. The full schedule of airings is available here at iNDEMAND.com. The show was taped in mid-January from Universal Studios in [...]

March 25, 2013 TNA News
WWE Raw

WWE’s Return To Mexico, Nitro Ended 12 Years Ago, Raw Sold Out

- World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio wrote on Twitter (in Spanish) that WWE will return to Mexico in September. - Twelve years ago on Monday, March 26, 2001 the final episode of WCW Nitro aired on TNT. You can [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Bruno & Arnold

Official Details On Schwarzenegger Inducting Bruno, Comments From Both

WWE issued the following press release on Monday: STAMFORD, Conn., March 25, 2013 – WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced today that Hollywood icon, bodybuilding legend and former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, will induct Bruno Sammartino into the WWE Hall of Fame. [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Scott Hall

Top WWE Star To Deal With Legal Troubles After Wrestlemania 29, Upcoming NXT Call-Up Revealed, How Scott Hall Is Doing & One Thing His Friends Are Discouraging

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March 25, 2013 Backstage News
Sara Del Rey & Antonio Cesaro

Antonio Cesaro In Germany, Mark Henry’s Powerlifting Record Broken, WWE/Sandy Relief

- A new video of WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro in Germany is now online at this link. You can watch one of the strongest guys in WWE train in the video embedded below: -Speaking of the strongest men [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
TNA Gut Check

TNA Gut Check Challenge Voting Begins April 4

TNA Wrestling announced on Monday that voting for the Gut Check Challenge returns/begins on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Below are the details: The TNA Gut Check Challenge returns! Voting begins Thursday, April 4! The Gut Check Challenge is a competition [...]

March 25, 2013 TNA News
Mark Henry

WWE Smackdown Live Results (3/24/13) – Baltimore, MD

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Baltimore, Maryland: * The Great Khali & R-Truth b. Epico & Primo * Natalya b. Aksana * Michael McGillicutty vs. Yoshi Tatsu was thrown out when Fandango interrupted. * [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE House Shows
Bruno & Arnold

Arnold Schwarzenegger To Induct Bruno Sammartino Into WWE Hall Of Fame

Triple H was able to ink Arnold Schwarzenegger to a deal to induct Bruno Sammartino into the WWE Hall of Fame at the 2013 induction ceremony on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’s [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, Kevin Nash

Sean Waltman Health Update

Sean “X-Pac” Waltman is scheduled to be released from the hospital on Monday. He wrote the following on Twitter: Sorry its taken so long to thank everyone. I’ll be getting out of hospital today.Thank U Jerry Lynn. If it wasnt [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
CM Punk

PAC/WWE, Lesnar Or Punk At WM29, Why Tonight Is Crucial For WWE, Raw 3 Hours

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 [...]

March 25, 2013 Ask WNW
SummerSlam

WWE SummerSlam 2013 Nearly Sold Out

Tickets for WWE SummerSlam 2013 are selling well as several sections are already sold out. Below is a graphic from the official ticket selling website of the Staples Center: Information! WWE SummerSlam 2013 will take place Sunday, August 18, 2013 [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle Says He’s Healthy, Speculates On His Future

Kurt Angle used his Twitter account to address rumors of his health and retirement: I’m Not Retiring Soon. I Will Wrestle for a few More Years. Where? — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) March 24, 2013 But I Love TNA. Hmmmm — [...]

March 25, 2013 TNA News
Trish Stratus & Amy Dumas

Trish Stratus Wants Amy “Lita” Dumas As Hall Of Fame Inductor

We reported back in February here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com that Trish Stratus would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by either Amy “Lita” Dumas or Fit Finlay. In a new appearance on MOS Radio, Trish commented: “Funnily enough, before [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
The Rock

Tons Of WWE Raw News – Our First Ever “Open Thread” Watch Party

This week’s WWE Raw will broadcast live on the USA Network from the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After a two-week absence, WWE Champion The Rock is advertised to appear live. Neither Brock Lesnar nor Triple H are advertised. [...]

March 25, 2013 WWE News
Sean "X-Pac" Waltman

Sean Waltman Hospitalized, Undergoes Surgery After Jerry Lynn Retirement Show

Sean “X-Pac” Waltman had to be hospitalized and required surgery following his match against Jerry Lynn, Horace the Pyschopath and JB Trask Saturday night in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Waltman was injured when he missed on a bronco buster attempt. He was [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE News
Mark Henry

Mark Henry Update

Mark Henry is fine after the leg/knee injury scare that happened Saturday night in Norfolk, Virginia. Henry competed as scheduled against Kane Sunday night in Baltimore. Saturday, he and Kane went home quick when Henry appeared to have injured his [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE News
The Shield NXT

WWE Raw Live Results (3/24/13) – Salisbury, Maryland

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Salisbury, Maryland: * Brodus Clay & Tensai w/Cameron & Naomi b. Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal * Zack Ryder b. Titus O’Neil. After the match Ryder was brought to [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE House Shows
The Prime Time Players

Darren Young Says Titus O’Neil Is Very Gassy, Young Tans

The Prime Time Players are featured in the “Twweet Us” segment in the April 2013 issue of WWE Magazine. Below is one of the odder questions and responses. Each of you has 10 seconds to name the other one’s most [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE News
WWE Main Event

Now Hiring WWE Main Event & Saturday Morning Slam Writer

We are seeking a motivated individual to provide live play-by-play coverage of WWE Main Event and WWE Saturday Morning Slam here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. The writer will be expected to cover the shows in their regular timeslots in the United States. [...]

March 24, 2013 Site News
Kofi Kingston

WWE Physician On Leaving His Practice, Kofi’s Opponents Always Getting Hurt

Dr. Chris Amann, senior ringside physician, is spotlighted in the April 2013 issue of WWE Magazine. In it, he talks about leaving his practice in 2008 to take a job with WWE and his frequent patients. Below is an excerpt: [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE News
Bully Ray

TNA Live Results (3/23/13) – Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Below are quick results from Saturday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina: * TNA X Division Champion Kenny King b. Zema Ion * TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky b. Gail Kim * Wes Brisco w/D’Lo Brown b. [...]

March 24, 2013 TNA House Shows
Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H

Another Former WWE Champion Returning During Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H? Three “Outsiders” Possibilities For The Wrestlemania 29 Main Event

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March 24, 2013 Backstage News
The Rock

JR’s Latest, Jane Geddes/WWE, The Rock’s Inspiration

- Jim Ross has a new blog entry with his thoughts on last week’s WWE NXT tapings. You can read it at this link. - Newsday has a piece on former LPGA golfer and current WWE executive Jane Geddes. Click [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE News
Dixie Carter and Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan Willing To Fight Fallon Fox

TMZ caught up with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart and asked them about a possible fight with Fallon Fox. Fox, an MMA fighter, was born a man but is now a woman. Here’s what Hogan had to say when asked [...]

March 24, 2013 TNA News
The Rock

The Rock Wins Kids’ Choice, Bryan Overseas, Cena Wants Jay-Z’s Permission

- WWE Champion The Rock won “Male Butt Kicker of the Year” at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. You can watch his acceptance speech at this link. - Daniel Bryan was in Poland and Russia doing media for WWE this [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE News
Andrew McCutchen

Andrew McCutchen Would Want To Face John Cena, Picks The Rock For WM29

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen is featured in the April 2013 issue of WWE Magazine in a Q&A. Below is an excerpt: You want to step in the ring? Who would you face? I’d go against John Cena. Me [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE News
Zack Ryder

WWE Raw Live Results (3/23/13) – Fairfax, Virginia

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Raw live event in Fairfax, Virginia: * Brodus Clay & Tensai w/Naomi & Cameron b. Heath Slater & Drew McIntyre * Zack Ryder b. Titus O’Neil. After the match, The Shield brought Ryder [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE House Shows
Mark_Henry_SC

WWE Smackdown Live Results (3/23/13) – Norfolk, Virginia

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Norfolk, Virginia: * R-Truth & The Great Khali b. Primo & Epico * Natalya b. Aksana * Yoshi Tatsu vs. Michael McGillicutty ended in no contest when Fandango interfered * [...]

March 24, 2013 WWE House Shows