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CM Punk

CM Punk Not Shy About Being A Workhorse

CM Punk continues to taunt Twitter followers about returning to the ring three weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. Check out this Tweet: “@switchblade1984: @cmpunk Your knee sucks.”Well that’s what happens when you return to a full schedule three weeks [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
Terry Funk

Terry Funk Working For WWE Over Wrestlemania Weekend

Pro Wrestling Syndicate announced via Facebook that WWE pulled Terry Funk from their April 4th and 5th in New Jersey. It’s believed Funk will partake in Wrestlemania Fan Axxess and induct Mick Foley into the WWE Hall of Fame on [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
Mick Foley

Mick Foley Is What The WWE Hall Of Fame Should Look Like

My latest editorial for LayfieldReport.com is now online. This time, I look at Mick Foley’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame and discuss why I feel Foley is what the WWE Hall of Fame should look like. Below is [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns’ Epic Tweet During Super Bowl Blackout

Roman Reigns, a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, had some fun with the power outage at the Super Bowl Sunday night in New Orleans. When the lights went out in the Superdome, Reigns Tweeted the following: 49ers are losing! [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
Impact Wrestling

TNA Wrestling Cuts Ties With Masked Aces & Eights Member After They Call The Police Over A Spot In One Of Their Matches

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February 4, 2013 Backstage News
WWE Raw

Segment Announced For Raw, The Rock’s Super Bowl Commercial, R-Truth To Qatar

- The only segment announced for this week’s WWE Raw as of this morning is Paul Heyman on MizTV with The Miz.  Join us here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com Monday night at 8 PM EST for live Raw coverage. - If you [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
Alex Riley

Alex Riley Accomplishes Something No One Else Has

Alex Riley went under to Tensai on weekend live events where he was pinned twice and lost a “dance off” in the same segment on each show. Riley mentioned what was scripted on Twitter: I just got beat 9 times [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
The Rock

The Rock Still Has Backstage Critics In WWE

The Rock wrote the following on Twitter over the weekend: Thank U @wwe Superstars for the awesome welcoming me back & getting the “big picture” plan. You’re true locker room leaders! #RoadToMania — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 3, 2013 This [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
Brock Lesnar as WWE Champion

Brock Lesnar As WWE Champ, How To Get Signed, TNA Leaving Orlando, Jack Swagger’s Return

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 [...]

February 4, 2013 Ask WNW
Brock Lesnar

Early WWE Raw Preview – Brock Lesnar, CM Punk/Paul Heyman, The Shield

This week’s WWE Raw takes place Monday night from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. The Rock isn’t advertised to appear but Brock Lesnar is advertised along with Chris Jericho and Rey Mysterio. Click here for all names officially advertised. [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho On WWE’s Most Underrated, When He Knew He’d Be Back

Chris Jericho recently answered questions from followers on Twitter. Below is an excerpt: Ziggler, Kofi, Big Show, Swagger @athion_bel: @iamjericho who do you feel is underrated in WWE?” — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) February 3, 2013 November. @ddhizzie: @iamjericho when did [...]

February 4, 2013 WWE News
WWE Logo

WWE Raw Live Event Results (2/3/13) – Birmingham, Alabama

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Raw live event in Birmingham, Alabama: * Zack Ryder b. Conor O’Brian * Tensai b. Alex Riley * WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn b. Tamina Snuka * WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No [...]

February 3, 2013 WWE House Shows
Richard's Backstage Blog

WWE Looking To Tape A Second Show From Full Sail University

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February 3, 2013 Backstage News
Bret Hart

Why Bret Hart’s Comments Regarding Triple H Aren’t Shocking

Bret Hart recently opened up here and here with his thoughts on Triple H. Some have labeled the comments shocking. Below is how Bret Hart ended his 2007 “Hitman” autobiography: Shawn Michaels found religion and settled down with an ex-Nitro [...]

February 3, 2013 WWE News
Shawn Michaels, Triple H & Undertaker

Undertaker/Wrestlemania 29 Issues Over Money, Not Health

A lot has been written about The Undertaker working/not working Wrestlemania 29 this year. We wrote a significant update here, detailing the issues are over money and not over Undertaker’s health. Reports stating that Undertaker working the show is contingent [...]

February 3, 2013 WWE News
Goldust

More On Goldust Working The Royal Rumble

WWE officials contacted Goldust late about working last week’s 30-man Royal Rumble match. They pitched the chance to work with Cody Rhodes in which Goldust obviously found appealing. He continues to hope to be brought back for an actual program [...]

February 3, 2013 WWE News
Impact Wrestling

Universal Studios Reacts To TNA Wrestling’s Departure

The Orlando Sentinel obtained a quote from a Universal Studios spokesman on Friday regarding TNA Wrestling leaving the theme park after eight years. “We are grateful for the partnership we’ve had with TNA,” Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said Friday. ”We [...]

February 3, 2013 TNA News
Zack Ryder

Zack Ryder’s Friend Tries Out For TNA Wrestling

The Big O from Zack Ryder’s former Z! True Long Island Story YouTube series tried out for TNA Wrestling at their Gut Check tryout camp on Saturday. “You’ve got to have good basics – a good foundation,” Ohriner told The [...]

February 3, 2013 TNA News
Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho Replaces Cena, Roddy Piper Interview, WWE Tour In South Africa

- Chris Jericho has been added to the 2/9 and 2/10 WWE Raw live events next weekend. John Cena isn’t scheduled and The New Age Outlaws will work all three Raw shows next weekend. Click here for WWE’s schedule. - [...]

February 3, 2013 WWE News
Smackdown

WWE Smackdown Live Event Results (2/2/13) – Greenville, NC

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Greenville, North Carolina: * Brodus Clay b. Corey Graves * Layla b. Aksana * Fandango b. Yoshi Tatsu * Kofi Kingston b. Damien Sandow * Randy Orton b. Cody [...]

February 3, 2013 WWE House Shows
Ryback

WWE Raw Live Event Results (2/2/13) – Montgomery, Alabama

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Raw live event in Montgomery, Alabama: * Zack Ryder b. Conor O’Brian * Tensai b. Alex Riley * WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn b. Tamina Snuka * WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No [...]

February 3, 2013 WWE House Shows
NXT Wrestling

Jim Ross Comments On WWE Developmental Tryouts

Jim Ross has a short blog on his official website about the WWE developmental tryouts from this weekend. Below is an excerpt: The NXT tryouts started somewhat slowly on an extremely long Friday but Saturday was a superb day. The [...]

February 3, 2013 WWE News
Mick Foley

Looking At 2013 WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley

Ilyass Garara of WrestlingNews.net has a new series looking at the 2013 class of the WWE Hall of Fame. Below is an excerpt from his piece on Mick Foley. Follow the link below to read it in its entirety. Hello [...]

February 3, 2013 The Blog Spot
Kid Kash

Kid Kash Confirms Departure From TNA Wrestling

Kid Kash officially confirmed his departure from TNA Wrestling on his Twitter account. Kash’s contract was up and he wasn’t offered a new one. He is now accepting independent bookings through PWA Bookings. [...]

February 2, 2013 TNA News
Chris Jericho Returns To WWE; How Long Will He Be Back?, Lesnar Gets Big New WWE Contract, Trish To HoF, Why Undertaker Working Wrestlemania 29 Doesn’t Have To Do With His Health, Impact Going On The Road, WWE Star With Wellness & Injury Issues To Be Released?

Chris Jericho Returns To WWE; How Long Will He Be Back?, Lesnar Gets Big New WWE Contract, Trish To HoF, Why Undertaker Working Wrestlemania 29 Doesn’t Have To Do With His Health, Impact Going On The Road, WWE Star With Wellness & Injury Issues To Be Released?

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February 2, 2013 Premium Newsletters
Ric Flair

WWE NXT Release, Former Talent In Rolling Stone, Ric Flair Appearance

- Wrestling News World reader Fernando sent word Gavin Reid’s (real name Steve Evans) profile has been removed from the NXT Wrestling website, most likely indicating his release. - Christopher Nowinski is featured in the January 31, 2013 issue of [...]

February 2, 2013 WWE News
Beth Phoenix

Beth Phoenix Discusses Divas Leaving WWE, Edge Being Her Support System

Arda Ocal sent in the following: Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) of theScore Television Network, Baltimore Sun and Layfield Report (http://www.layfieldreport.com) spoke with former WWE Diva Beth Phoenix. Highlights: -On giving back to her community and returning to her high school in [...]

February 2, 2013 WWE News
WWE Logo

WWE Star With Injury & Wellness Issues Worried About The Stability Of Their Job – Who It Is & Why They’re Concerned About Being Released

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February 1, 2013 Backstage News
NXT Wrestling

*Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results From The Campus Of Full Sail University In Winter Park, FL

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. [...]

February 1, 2013 WWE Spoilers
Watch WWE “Outside The Ring” Featuring 3MB Here

Watch WWE “Outside The Ring” Featuring 3MB Here

The latest episode of WWE “Outside the Ring” features 3MB and is embedded in the video below: [...]

January 31, 2013 WWE News
Undertaker

Huge Update On The Undertaker & Wrestlemania 29 – Details On Why His Health Isn’t What Is Keeping Him From Committing To A Match, Why It Remains A Possibility He Won’t Work

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January 31, 2013 Backstage News
Undertaker

IC Cup, Jericho’s WWE Contract, Goldust, Wrestlemania Plans For Undertaker

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 [...]

January 30, 2013 Ask WNW
Triple H and Shawn Michaels

HBK Misses Being In The Ring, Kaitlyn At Arnold Sports Festival, What You Won’t See On Smackdown

- The Kansas City Star has a new article online featuring quotes from Shawn Michaels where he talks about his outdoor TV show.  Below is an excerpt: “I miss being in the ring,” Michaels said. “But I enjoy my ‘new’ [...]

January 30, 2013 WWE News
El Genérico

Goldust Nervous At Royal Rumble, WWE Backing Off International Market, El Generico Update

- Goldust discussed being nervous at Royal Rumble and his ultimate goal of a Wrestlemania match against Cody Rhodes at this link. As noted, Goldust worked under a per shot and is not under a new WWE contract. - WWE [...]

January 30, 2013 WWE News
WWE TLC

WWE TLC 2012 Buyrate Estimate

Early projections for the WWE TLC 2012 buyrate are in at this link. The show did an estimated 170,000 buys, down from 179,000 the year prior and 195,000 the show did in 2010. WWE TLC 2012 was headlined by The [...]

January 30, 2013 WWE News
Wrestlemania 29 Tickets

Brock Lesnar Advertised For Next Week’s Raw; The Rock Not There?, Trish Elated Over WWE Hall Of Fame

- WWE is officially advertising Brock Lesnar for next week’s WWE Raw from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. WWE Champion The Rock is not advertised as of this writing. - Trish Stratus, who is known for handling herself with [...]

January 29, 2013 WWE News
Stephanie McMahon

WWE Network Launching On YouTube?, Stephanie McMahon At Raw, JR Reacts

- According to Ad Age, YouTube will begin to introduce paid subscriptions for individual channels this spring. With WWE ending their current YouTube programming, many have speculated a WWE Network tie-in on YouTube. We reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium in [...]

January 29, 2013 WWE News
The Rock

Post-Royal Rumble Episode Of WWE Raw Draws Audience Over 5 Million

This week’s WWE Raw did an average viewing audience of 5,020,000 viewers on the USA Network. Below is the breakdown by hour: Hour one – 4,860,000 viewers Hour two – 5,270,000 viewers Hour three 4,930,000 viewers The show did a [...]

January 29, 2013 WWE News
Brooke Hogan & Bully Ray

Bully Ray & Brooke Hogan Defend Hulk’s Twitter Post Of His Daughter’s Legs

Bully Ray and Brooke Hogan were guests on the Buckethead Show on Tuesday where they talked about the photo Hulk Hogan Tweeted of Brooke’s legs. Claiming they are legitimately “married,” Bully said it wasn’t a story and wants to punch [...]

January 29, 2013 TNA News
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan – I’m Just A Proud Dad, Creeps & Perverts Everywhere

Wrestling News World, VH1 and TMZ all covered the revealing photo that Hulk Hogan posted of his daughter Brooke on Twitter.  In a rebuttal to critics who feel he went a little far, he says he’s just a proud father, showing off [...]

January 29, 2013 TNA News