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TNA Genesis

This Week’s Impact Wrestling Viewership (Updated w/Rating), Video Preview Of TNA Genesis Main Event

- This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, the go-home to TNA Genesis did an average viewing audience of 1,290,000 viewers on Spike TV according to TV By The Numbers. The show ended up doing a 1.02 cable rating. - Speaking [...]

January 11, 2013 TNA News
Mick Foley

WWE Makes Mick Foley Hall Of Fame Induction Official, Foley On Who He Would Like To Induct Him

Dot com has confirmed Mick Foley as the first inductee of the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame class. You can read their article at this link. The New York Post was first to confirm Foley’s induction but Foley gave pause to [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
John Layfield

Titus O’Neil Strips & Darren Young The Worst Thing Since Marc Mero – This Week’s JBL & Cole Show

This week’s episode of The JBL & Cole Show features Titus O’Neil stripping and Darren Young’s fail that JBL called the “worst thing since Marc Mero.” You can watch the show hosted by John Layfield and Michael Cole embedded in [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
Ric Flair

Ric Flair Responds To CM Punk’s Promo From WWE Raw

Dot com has a new article online featuring quotes from Ric Flair responding to WWE Champion CM Punk’s promo from this week’s WWE Raw. Flair, who is rumored but not confirmed for next week’s Raw, concludes the article with this [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
Triple H

Full List Of WWE PPVs & Locations For 2013, Why We Respect Triple H

WWE sent their media partners a list of all of their scheduled pay-per-view dates for 2013 with locations. The only show with a name “to be announced” is the June 16, 2013 show in Chicago, Illinois. Below is the list: [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
Richard's Backstage Blog

Why Andy Leavine & Angelina Love Are Being Pursued, More On TNA Losing A Big Sponsorship Deal, Why WWE Isn’t The Only Company After Ring Of Honor/Dragon Gate USA Talent; Details On Who Could Pop Up On Impact Wrestling

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January 11, 2013 Insider Rumblings
Mick Foley

Mick Foley Responds To WWE Hall Of Fame Report

Mick Foley wrote the following on Twitter after the New York Post reported him as the first inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame for the class of 2013: As far as the HOF: I’ll believe it when I see [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
Jim Ross

JR Gives Talent Evaluations From WWE NXT TV Tapings

Jim Ross, who knows a thing or two about talent, posted a new blog on his official website with thoughts on this week’s WWE NXT television tapings. Below is an excerpt: Bray Wyatt Family had a stellar night. Good presentation. [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
WWE Hall of Fame

The New York Post Reports Mick Foley Will Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

The New York Post is reporting that Mick Foley will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. An official announcement is expected to take place on [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels

Crimson’s TNA Status, 5 Shocking Moments, Lita & Trish Back To WWE?, New Title/Heel Cena

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 11, 2013 Ask WNW
WWE

Weekend WWE Schedule – Shows In TX & LA, Raw’s 20th Anniversary, Smackdown

WWE is back on the road this weekend with the following live events: WWE Raw: Friday from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX (more info) Saturday from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, TX (more info) Sunday from the [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
TNA Genesis

Weekend TNA Schedule – Three PPVs, TNA Genesis Live Coverage

TNA Wrestling has a big weekend this weekend as they’ll tape two of the new “TNA One Night Only” pay-per-views on Saturday from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida: The sessions will take place at 1 PM and 7 PM. The [...]

January 11, 2013 TNA News
WWE

WWE Live Event Notes

WWE has announced the following live event notes as circulated by Devin Cutting: March 23 from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Tickets go on sale 1/26 July 5 from the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ [...]

January 11, 2013 WWE News
TNA Genesis

Final Advertised Lineup For TNA Genesis – Live Coverage Sunday At 8 PM EST

Following this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, below is the updated lineup for Sunday’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view. Make sure you join us here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com for exclusive live play-by-play coverage: Triple Threat Elimination Match for the TNA Championship - Jeff [...]

January 11, 2013 TNA News
Impact Wrestling

Impact Wrestling Post Show, Logo For TNA One Night Only PPV Series

- SoCal Val hosts the latest Impact Wrestling Post Show in the video embedded below: - TNA Wrestling posted the logo for the new “One Night Only” pay-per-view series they announced Thursday night.  You can view it below: [...]

January 11, 2013 TNA News
NXT Wrestling

Alberto Del Rio At 1/31 NXT Tapings, Main Roster Stars That Worked, Injury Updates On Bateman & Riley, DX Appearance w/Damien Sandow

- World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio is the scheduled feature guest at the next set of WWE NXT tapings from the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida on January 31, 2013. - The following main roster [...]

January 10, 2013 NXT Wrestling
WWE NXT

*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. [...]

January 10, 2013 WWE Spoilers
Natalya & Tyson Kidd

Tyson Kidd Suffers Torn Meniscus, Out 6 Months

Tyson Kidd suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery to repair. WWE is expecting him out for approximately six months. A report from PWInsider surfaced Thursday evening, reporting a much more severe injury. I can [...]

January 10, 2013 WWE News
TNA Genesis

Watch The Opening Video To TNA Genesis 2013 Here

The opening video of this Sunday’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view is embedded below: [...]

January 10, 2013 TNA News
Impact Wrestling

More On TNA Wrestling’s New Pay-Per-View Model & Why The Change Was Made

One of the most attractive things in TNA Wrestling’s new pay-per-view model is the cost. Running 12 live pay-per-views a year live on Sunday night was expensive and they were losing money due to poor buy rates. While the company [...]

January 10, 2013 TNA News
Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble Sold Out, Fan Fest Details, The Rock & John Cena, First Look At “The Call”

- I can confirm via Ticketmaster.com that tickets for Royal Rumble 2013 are completely sold out. The show will take place Sunday, January 27, 2013 from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ. - Speaking of the Royal Rumble, the [...]

January 10, 2013 WWE News
Kofi Kingston Discusses Losing Jamaican Accident, Jimmy Snuka Opens Up

Kofi Kingston Discusses Losing Jamaican Accident, Jimmy Snuka Opens Up

- Arda Ocal sent in the following recap of a Q&A he conducted with Kofi Kingston. You can watch it embedded in the video below: - Talking about RAW’s 20 anniversary episode, how special it will be being a part [...]

January 10, 2013 WWE News
Snoop Dogg & Brodus Clay

Title Change Discussed For Raw’s 20th, Update On A Possible Surprise Royal Rumble Entrant, The Future Of The WWE Tag Team Division Not As Bright As Recent Months; Details On Why The Change, Big Gimmick Transformation Pitched But What Is Holding It Up

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January 10, 2013 Backstage News
Pat Patterson

What Should Headline Royal Rumble, Back To 30 Men, Ryback Fail, A Funny Story About Real Names

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 10, 2013 Ask WNW
WWE Main Event

Brian Jack Files New Lawsuit Against WWE & Steve Keirn, Next Week’s WWE Main Event

- Brian Jack, who previously worked in WWE developmental as Buck Wild, has filed another lawsuit against the company in Florida. NXT President Steve Keirn is named in the new suit as well as other John and Jane Does to [...]

January 10, 2013 WWE News
Shawn Michaels

The Kliq At WWE NXT Today, Footage Of Dolph Ziggler Working His Brother

- As previously noted, Shawn Michaels will make an appearance at Thursday night’s WWE NXT tapings from the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Kevin Nash wrote on Twitter he’ll be visiting: Going to the NXT taping [...]

January 10, 2013 NXT Wrestling
Impact Wrestling

Former WWE Name Working Gut Check Match On This Week’s Impact Wrestling

Jay Bradley will be one of the participants in the revamped TNA Gut Check match on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling. He’ll face another Gut Check participant as TNA announced the change on Wednesday. While his opponent is not [...]

January 9, 2013 TNA News
Triple H, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon

Why WWE Is Spoiling Their Own Programming

Joey Styles, who works as Vice President of Digital Media Content for WWE.com, replied “Bingo!” to a Twitter follower that explained the reason WWE is now spoiling their own programming is because they would rather fans find out from them [...]

January 9, 2013 WWE News
WWE Raw

WWE Raw Rating, Former Diva Says She’s Not Appearing On Raw, Mike Tyson With WWE Title Belt

- This week’s WWE Raw ended up doing a 3.14 cable rating. We have a breakdown of the viewership available at this link. - Former WWF Women’s Champion Madusa wrote the following on Twitter: I AM NOT APPEARING ON RAW!Tho [...]

January 9, 2013 WWE News
Sarita

Two TNA Knockout Departures, Changes To Gut Check On Impact

- We can confirm both Sarita and Rosita are gone from TNA Wrestling. Their contracts came up and neither were re-signed. - TNA Wrestling sent out the following: In the Spring of 2012 IMPACT WRESTLING brought the TNA Gut Check [...]

January 9, 2013 TNA News
NXT Wrestling

WWE NXT & Main Roster Live Event Notes

- WWE NXT will run a live event Wednesday night in Kissimmee, Florida. AJ Lee, Big E Langston and Dolph Ziggler are advertised WWE main roster stars scheduled to appear. Langston is the current NXT Champion. - The official developmental [...]

January 9, 2013 NXT Wrestling, WWE News
Ric Flair

Detailed Look At WWE Active, Ric Flair Scheduled For Raw’s 20th

- Variety has a new article on “WWE Active” being the main part of their new WWE App launched tow month ago. You can read it at this link. - We can confirm that Ric Flair has been contacted to [...]

January 9, 2013 WWE News
Mick Foley

Mick Foley Comments On WWE Hall Of Fame Rumors

Pitch.com has a new Q&A online promoting Mick Foley bringing his standup comedy routine to the Stanford Comedy Club in Kansas City, KS. In it, he’s asked about rumors of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. [...]

January 9, 2013 WWE News
A Lesson In Not Getting Worked, The Spirit Squad, Bob Backlund’s Hall Of Fame Status, John Cena Heel Turn?, Zack Ryder’s Frustration, Why Top Names Are The Wrestlemania 29 Undercard

A Lesson In Not Getting Worked, The Spirit Squad, Bob Backlund’s Hall Of Fame Status, John Cena Heel Turn?, Zack Ryder’s Frustration, Why Top Names Are The Wrestlemania 29 Undercard

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January 9, 2013 Premium Mailbags
Ryback

Ryback Still Labeled Unsafe?, Why Antonio Cesaro Faced The Great Khali On This Week’s WWE Raw, Identities Of Three More Top ROH Names WWE Is Targeting

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January 9, 2013 Backstage News
TNA British Boot Camp

Episode Three Of TNA British Boot Camp

Embedded in the video below is episode three of TNA British Boot Camp: Click here to watch the first two episodes. [...]

January 9, 2013 TNA News
WWE Raw

WWE Pulls Out All The Stops On Raw, Rewarded With Increased Audience

Finally the audience has come back… excuse the usage of Rocky’s catchphrase as this week’s WWE Raw did an average viewing audience of 4,420,000 viewers on the USA Network. Not only is the number up significantly from weeks past but [...]

January 9, 2013 WWE News
Alberto Del Rio

CM Punk’s Promo, Del Rio As Champ, Spoiling Title Changes, The Rock’s Contract Status

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 9, 2013 Ask WNW
Royal Rumble

Another Royal Rumble Participant Announced; Update List (Smackdown Spoiler)

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. [...]

January 9, 2013 WWE News
The Headbangers

The Headbangers Backstage At Smackdown, Coolest Tattoos In Latest “WWE Inbox”

- Mosh and Thrasher, known collectively as The Headbangers, were backstage at Tuesday’s WWE television tapings in Miami, FL. Zack Ryder posted a photo with Mosh on Instagram at this link. - Remember the question in Ask WNW last week [...]

January 9, 2013 WWE News