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WWE Slammy Awards

2012 WWE Slammy Award Winners

Below are the winners of the 2012 Slammy Awards as announced on this week’s WWE Raw: Tell Me I Didn’t Just See That (Most Shocking Moment of the Year) – Kofi Kingston Comeback of the Year – Jerry Lawler Best [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
Ric Flair

Ric Flair & Others Return To WWE, Latest Update On Flair’s Situation

Ric Flair returned to WWE on this week’s Raw, presenting John Cena with the “Superstar of the Year” Slammy Award and getting into a confrontation with CM Punk and then The Shield.  After this, Flair appeared in a backstage segment [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
*Spoilers* WWE Main Event Taping Results For This Week

*Spoilers* WWE Main Event Taping Results For This Week

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December 17, 2012 WWE Spoilers
Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe Says His Cartilage Tear Has Healed

After three months of working through a rib cartilage tear, Samoa Joe says he is finally healed. The following is from his Twitter: Good news from the doc, after 3 months of annoyance, cartilage tear in my rib looks to [...]

December 17, 2012 TNA News
Impact Wrestling

TNA Wrestling Returning To West Virginia In February

TNA Wrestling is returning to my home state of West Virginia in February as they have announced the following live events: February 15, 2013 from the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington February 16, 2013 from the Beckley Convention Center [...]

December 17, 2012 TNA News
Pat Patterson

Plans For The 2013 Royal Rumble Sorted Out Over The Weekend; Exclusive Details Revealed Here

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December 17, 2012 Backstage News
John Cena

Mick Foley Discusses WWE Hall Of Fame, Video Of John Cena On Kathie Lee & Hoda

- Mick Foley was an in-studio guest on The Sam Roberts Show where he discussed Wrestlemania 29 and the possibility of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. You can watch in the video embedded below: - John Cena [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
WWE

WWE Announces Partnership With Hire Heroes USA

- WWE announced on Monday they have patterned with Hire Heroes USA. Below is the official press release: ALPHARETTA, Ga. and STAMFORD, Conn., December 17, 2012 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a partnership with Hire Heroes USA, an organization [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
Richard's Backstage Blog

Richard Reacts To WWE TLC 2012 – The Future Is Bright, Why This Show Was Must-See & Very Important

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December 17, 2012 Audio, Richard Reacts
Randy Orton

Alberto Del Rio Turning Babyface, Past Names Returning, Latest On Orton, Raven/WWE

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 [...]

December 17, 2012 Ask WNW
Dolph Ziggler Skewers John Cena In Latest WWE Download

Dolph Ziggler Skewers John Cena In Latest WWE Download

Dolph Ziggler skewers John Cena’s in-ring moves one day after WWE TLC in the latest episode of WWE Download. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
Zack Ryder

Zack Ryder A TLC Snub, Sin Cara Injured, Rumble Commercial, Pre Show Match

- Zack Ryder wrote the following on Twitter: TLC is tonight in New York’s @barclayscenter. Last year I won the US title at TLC. This year I got an e-mail saying that I was not needed. — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
R-Truth & Vince McMahon

R-Truth’s Gruesome Injury, Brawler Happy With Match, 3MB On Raw, Patterson At TLC

- We’re told R-Truth required dozens of staples and stitches to close his lacerated knee that he suffered at WWE TLC on Sunday night. The injury was gruesome and among the talking points backstage. - Brooklyn Brawler Tweeted the following [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
WWE TLC

WWE Spoils Brooklyn Brawler Involvement, Former Referee Releasing A Book

- WNW reader Daniel Yates sent this in… Before the Brooklyn Brawler was introduced, or any members of his team for that matter, the WWE Active poll on the WWE App asked “Do you think The Miz, Alberto Del Rio, [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
Mark Henry

Mark Henry Curses Us Out, Says There’s A Chance He Won’t Come Back To WWE

Have you ever been cursed out by a 418-pound man who is known for being The World’s Strongest Man? I hadn’t either until after the WWE TLC pay-per-view on Sunday night. Mark Henry is disputing our report he’s cleared to [...]

December 17, 2012 WWE News
WWE TLC

What You Didn’t See On WWE TLC, Post Match Interviews

- When WWE TLC went off the air John Cena got on the mic and apologized for losing. He told the crowd to drive home safely. - WWE has several post match TLC interviews over on dot com. Done in-character, [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
R-Truth

R-Truth Injured At WWE TLC

R-Truth suffered a lacerated knee at WWE TLC on Sunday night. The injury occurred during his match against Antonio Cesaro for the WWE United States Championship. Truth Tweeted the following graphic photo of the injury: There’s no reason to play [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
Alberto Del Rio & a fan

Backstage WWE TLC News – Cena Cut, Naomi’s Title Shot, Del Rio The New Orton?, Brooklyn Brawler

- John Cena suffered a cut under his right eye in his Ladder Match with Dolph Ziggler. He didn’t require medical attention but the referees put gloves on and asked him if he needed treatment. Cena waved off the attention. [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
The Shield

Backstage Response To The Shield’s Match At WWE TLC

We’re already hearing a large positive response to The Shield’s match against Ryback, Daniel Bryan and Kane at WWE TLC. While it’s still early, everything from the way the trio worked to the way they were booked received very high [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
WWE TLC

Announced Attendance For WWE TLC

We noted earlier that WWE was expecting a sellout for TLC. The show did just that with an announced attendance of 15,748. This is WWE’s first time at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
WWE TLC

Divas Championship Match Added To WWE TLC

Noami will challenge Eve Torres for the WWE Divas Championship at WWE TLC after winning the Santa’s Helper #1 One Contender Battle Royal during the pre-show. We’ll have full coverage of the match here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
WWE Slammy Awards

WWE.com Slammy Award Winners

Winners for six of the twelve categories for the 2012 WWE.com Slammy Awards were announced on the WWE TLC Pre-Show. Below are the results: Best Dancer of the Year – Brodus Clay Top Social Media Ambassador – Charlie Sheen WWE.com [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
WWE TLC

WWE TLC Dark Match Result

JTG beat David Otunga in a dark match prior to WWE TLC from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Andrew Feminella for texting us. [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
WWE TLC Live Blog – Instant Thoughts & Analysis

WWE TLC Live Blog – Instant Thoughts & Analysis

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December 16, 2012 Live Blogs
WWE Raw

WWE TLC Kicks Off Busy Week Of Television Tapings

This week will begin WWE’s holiday television taping schedule. Below is a look at the remaining TVs for the year: Sunday night WWE TLC from Brooklyn, NY Monday night WWE Raw from Philadelphia, PA Tuesday night commercial-free SuperSmackdown Live and [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
Ryback

WWE Expecting A Sellout, Another Developmental Signing, Ryback Action Figure

- WWE is expecting a sellout for Sunday night’s TLC pay-per-view from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.  Make sure you join us for live coverage at 8 PM EST. - WWE has signed Alexander Jones (Twitter) to a [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
Richard's Backstage Blog

WWE Concerned About Big Name Battling Wellness Issues, Arrangements Made For Rehab

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December 16, 2012 Insider Rumblings
Michael Cole

Cole Working Out With R-Truth, TLC Live Coverage, Legendary TLC Bouts, How Do You Get Signed By WWE?

- Would you believe it if we told you Michael Cole was working out prior to TLC Sunday in Brooklyn? Here’s a rare photo of him training beside R-Truth. - WWE will hold their TLC pay-per-view Sunday night from the [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
The Shield

WWE Signs Davina Rose, The Shield Debuts, John Cena Ready For TLC

- WWE has signed Davina Rose to a developmental contract. Rose is known for her work on the California independent scene and was trained by Serena Deeb. It’s expected she’ll report soon to the NXT Wrestling facilities in Tampa, Florida. [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
Big Show & Mark Henry

Mark Henry Pushing To Come Back

Mark Henry recently told his Twitter followers he was “pushing to come back” but that didn’t mean it will happen. The World’s Strongest Man was at Friday night’s Brooklyn Nets game at the Barclays Center where he signed autographs. We [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
WWE

WWE Supershow House Show Results (12/15/12) – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

WWE ran a Supershow live event Saturday night in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Below are full results: * Tyson Kidd b. Darren Young w/Titus O’Neil * WWE Intercontinental Kofi Kingston b. Wade Barrett * AJ Lee & Kaitlyn b. WWE Divas Champion [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE House Shows
More Awful Clips In This Week’s WWE “Are You Serious?”

More Awful Clips In This Week’s WWE “Are You Serious?”

Road Dogg and Josh Mathews share awful clips from the WWE tape library in the latest episode of “Are You Serious?” that you can watch embedded in the video below: [...]

December 16, 2012 WWE News
Jim Ross

JR’s WWE TLC Predictions, More On Randy Orton Being Written Off TV

- Jim Ross checked in with his WWE TLC predictions. Below is an excerpt: @HeelZiggler slipping over @JohnCena in the Ladder match with the MITB contract at stake. Would it shock me to see Dolph Ziggler leave TLC as the [...]

December 15, 2012 WWE News
Billy Corgan

WWE PPV Tonight, Benoit Mentioned On New Broadcast, Billy Corgan Pitches New Developmental Territory

- WWE will try their hand outside of wrestling Saturday night with their Rolling Stones pay-per-view at 9 PM EDT. The cost is $49.99 for HD and $39.99 for the regular broadcast. There will be a pre show on E! [...]

December 15, 2012 WWE News
WWE

WWE.com Slammy Awards Now Open For Voting – Winners To Be Announced On TLC Pre-Show

The WWE.com Slammy Awards are now online and open for voting. The winners will be announced on the WWE TLC Pre-Show Sunday night at 7:30 PM EST. This is where the “Diva of the Year” among other categories will be [...]

December 15, 2012 WWE News
Top WWE & TNA Stars Injured, Jeff Hardy Leaving TNA For WWE?, Location For Wrestlemania 30,   Another Wrestlemania 29 Main Event You Haven’t Heard About, Is TNA’s Lawsuit Against WWE Protecting Their Roster?, Exclusive CM Punk Update

Top WWE & TNA Stars Injured, Jeff Hardy Leaving TNA For WWE?, Location For Wrestlemania 30, Another Wrestlemania 29 Main Event You Haven’t Heard About, Is TNA’s Lawsuit Against WWE Protecting Their Roster?, Exclusive CM Punk Update

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December 15, 2012 Premium Newsletters
Randy Orton

Randy Orton Grants Wishes, WWE Vintage Collection Recap

- The Make-A-Wish Foundation Tweeted the following: Thanks to @wwe and @randyorton for granting Timothy, Connor and Michael’s wishes this week! ht.ly/g5uOL — Make-A-Wish America (@MakeAWish) December 14, 2012 - This week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection featured the following [...]

December 15, 2012 WWE News
Yoshi Tatsu Interviews Ryback (And Others) In Santino’s Foreign Exchange With Santino Marella

Yoshi Tatsu Interviews Ryback (And Others) In Santino’s Foreign Exchange With Santino Marella

In the latest episode of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” Yoshi Tatsu interviews Ryback (and others) under the assistance of Santino Marella: [...]

December 15, 2012 WWE News
Randy Orton

The Real Reason Randy Orton Was Written Off WWE TV, Are His Days As A Top Star Over?

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December 15, 2012 Backstage News
WWE TLC

Final WWE TLC Lineup, Live Coverage Sunday At 8 PM EST

Below is the final advertised lineup for Sunday’s WWE TLC pay-per-view: Ladder Match for MITB Contract - John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler (contract holder) Chairs Match for the World Heavyweight Championship - Big Show (c) vs. Sheamus 6-Man TLC Match [...]

December 15, 2012 WWE News