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Smackdown

What You Won’t See On This Week’s Smackdown

Zack Ryder beat Corey Graves in a dark match prior to this week’s Smackdown taping. Following the show, Sheamus beat World Heavyweight Champion Big Show via disqualification in a dark match main event when Show used a steel chair. Once the [...]

December 12, 2012 WWE News
WWE Divas

WWE Changes “Santa’s Helper” No. 1 Contender’s Diva Battle Royal

WWE has altered the “Santa’s Helper” No. 1 Contender’s Diva Battle Royal that will air on the WWE TLC Pre-show. AJ Lee has been removed while Cameron and Naomi have been added. The match now is as follows: Alicia Fox, [...]

December 12, 2012 WWE News
WWE Raw

Main Event Reminder, WWE Running On Super Bowl Sunday, Backstage Guests AT TVs

- As a programming reminder, WWE Main Event will air at 6 PM EST and again at midnight Wednesday on ION Television. The show is bumped out of its normal timeslot due to the 12/12/12 Sandy Relief concert. - WWE [...]

December 12, 2012 WWE News
WWE Stars & Divas Discuss Tweets They Regret, Awkward Dating Topics

WWE Stars & Divas Discuss Tweets They Regret, Awkward Dating Topics

This week’s “WWE Inbox” features WWE names talking about regretful Tweets, awkward dating topics and more. You can watch embedded in the video below: [...]

December 12, 2012 WWE News
Tony Atlas

Tony Atlas Reveals Masochistic Fetish

TMZ has an article online featuring WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas. In it, Atlas shows off video footage at an independent wrestling event of women kicking him in the face and punching him. Atlas has a masochistic fetish he’s [...]

December 12, 2012 WWE News
Randy Orton

WWE Does Injury Angle With Top Star At 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. [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
The Rock

Lita At Raw, Rock Advertised For EC, Billy Gunn Hired, MVP Returning?

- Amy “Lita” Dumas was at this week’s WWE Raw from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. - WWE is advertising The Rock for their Elimination Chamber pay-per-view on February 17, 2013 from the New Orleans Arena in New [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
Impact Wrestling

*Spoilers* Impact Wrestling Taping Results (12/20 & 12/27)

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. [...]

December 11, 2012 TNA Spoilers
Brian Jack’s Lawsuit Against WWE Dismissed

Brian Jack’s Lawsuit Against WWE Dismissed

We wrote on Tuesday that former WWE developmental talent Brian Jack had filed a large lawsuit against the company over harassment and many other allegations. We can confirm via a WWE representative the lawsuit has been dismissed. [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
WWE Raw

WWE Raw Rating Rebounds Heading Into TLC

This week’s WWE Raw, the go-home to WWE TLC, did a 2.67 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 3,764,000 on the USA Network.  Below is the viewership by hour: Hour one: 3,743,000 viewers Hour two: 3,876,000 viewers Hour three: [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
Maryse

JR’s Raw Thoughts, New Raw Backstage Photos, Maryse’s Bikini

- Jim Ross checks in with his Raw thoughts at this link. - Have you had an opportunity to check out our new sister site located at WrestlingNews.net? Here’s some of what you are missing: Eve Torres Shows Off WWE [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
Hulk Hogan

Gawker Requests Hogan’s Lawsuit Be Dropped, Bellator Coming To Spike, TNA Notes

- Gawker Media filed a motion to dismiss Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against them last Friday, December 7, 2012. In their request, they claimed Hogan has failed to state a claim against them for posting clips of his sex tape with [...]

December 11, 2012 TNA News
Drew McIntyre

Segment Cut From Raw, Mick Foley Headed To Smackdown, Mark Henry On The Shield

- Drew McIntyre posted the following on Twitter: Due to circumstances beyond 3MBs control. The state of WWE address has been put back slightly. We apologize and was unavoidable #WWEAddress — Drew McIntyre (@TheDrewMcIntyre) December 11, 2012 - Mick Foley [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
Former WWE Developmental Talent Suing Over Harassment & Many Other Allegations

Former WWE Developmental Talent Suing Over Harassment & Many Other Allegations

Brian Jack, who worked in WWE developmental as Buck Wild, has filed a lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, Dr. James Andrews, John Laurinaitis, Ty Bailey, Kristin Actman, Santino Marella, Beth Phoenix, Shed Media USA and Kwik Trip Inc. I haven’t seen [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
Richard's Backstage Blog

What Vince McMahon Told Dolph Ziggler About Match At TLC, Why There Is Concern For The Shield In First PPV Bout; How Are They Fitting In Backstage?, Details On The Build To CM Punk vs. The Rock, Reaction To Cody Rhodes’ Mustache

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December 11, 2012 Insider Rumblings
Jeff Hardy

Kenny King In TNA, Jeff Hardy EP, Unidentified Aces & 8′s Member, Lockdown Seating

- Kenny King has officially been added to the roster page on the official TNA website. - TNA has released a 9 track EP for Jeff Hardy called “Similar Creatures.” The price is only $6.99 and can be previewed/bought at [...]

December 11, 2012 TNA News
WWE Raw

What You Didn’t See On WWE Raw – The Shield Chased Off

After this week’s WWE Raw went off the air, the brawl ensued until Dolph Ziggler ended up taking the finishers of all the babyfaces. The other heels(The Shield & Big Show) escaped as the babyfaces celebrated in the ring to [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
WWE Slammy Awards

Categories For The 2012 Slammy Awards For Next Week’s WWE Raw

Following this week’s WWE Raw the company released the categories for the 2012 Slammy Awards. They are as follows: Superstar of the Year Breakout Star of the Year Trending Now Award – (Hashtag of the Year) Comeback of the Year [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
Jolly Old “St. Mick” & Brad Maddox Shows His Stripes In New WWE Videos

Jolly Old “St. Mick” & Brad Maddox Shows His Stripes In New WWE Videos

- The latest episode of “Superstar Toyz” features Jolly old “St. Mick” and is embedded in the video below: - Brad Maddox shows his stripes in the latest “Backstage Fallout” Raw embedded below: [...]

December 11, 2012 WWE News
Bill Goldberg & Steve Austin

Divas vs. Knockouts, How I Get Info, Cena/MITB Fail, WWE Releasing Goldberg DVD

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 11, 2012 Ask WNW
WWE

USA Network Announces WWE Week – Slammys, Live Smackdown, Tribute To The Troops

The USA Network declared next week as WWE Week. Below is the schedule: Monday, December 17 – WWE Raw featuring the 2012 Slammy Awards (more info) Tuesday, December 18 – Commercial-free live Smackdown Wednesday, December 19 – WWE Tribute to [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
WWE TLC

WWE TLC YouTube Pre-Show To Feature #1 Contender’s Battle Royal

The WWE TLC YouTube Pre-show will feature a #1 Contender’s Battle Royal for the WWE Divas Championship. The match will include AJ Lee, Alicia Fox, Aksana, Natalya, Kaitlyn and Tamina Snuka. The match will begin at approximately 7:30 PM EST [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
John Layfield

John Layfield Injured, Delays Next Mountain Climb

John “Bradshaw” Layfield is postponing his next mountain climb in South America due to a pulled muscle in his shin. Originally scheduled to climb a mountain nicknamed Mt. Death on January 11, 2013, he’ll now attempt it on February 24, [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
Colt Cabana

Cody Rhodes Returns, New TLC Match, Cabana Backstage, Memorable Jewish Stars

- Cody Rhodes returned from injury on this week’s WWE Raw in a tag team elimination match. He and Damien Sandow will face Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara in a Tables Match at WWE TLC on Sunday. The winner gets [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
Todd Keneley Takes A Shot At Getting On The List With Robbie E & Robbie T

Todd Keneley Takes A Shot At Getting On The List With Robbie E & Robbie T

Todd Keneley takes a shot at getting on The List this week with Robbie E and Robbie T. You can watch the latest episode embedded in the video below: [...]

December 10, 2012 TNA News
Smackdown

Smackdown Rating Holds Steady

Last week’s Smackdown ended up doing a 1.81 cable rating with an average viewership of 2,459,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
WWE Slammy Awards

2012 Slammy Awards On Next Week’s Raw, WWE Main Event Programming Reminder

- WWE announced the 2012 Slammy Awards will take place on next week’s Raw. Voting for the awards will be a Rawactive feature through the new WWE App. Next week’s show will take place from the Wells Fargo Center in [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
WWE

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Newark, New Jersey

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. [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE Spoilers
Impact Wrestling

*Spoilers* Impact Wrestling Taping Results (12/13 &12/20)

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. [...]

December 10, 2012 TNA Spoilers
Jim Ross

Major Names Added To WWE PPV, Flo Rida On JBL & Cole Show, Should Punk Be Stripped?

- WWE announced here on dot com that Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and The Black Keys will appear at the Rolling Stones anniversary concert they are distributing. The concert will take place on Saturday on pay-per-view at 9 PM EST. [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
TNA Final Resolution

TNA Star Comments On Working Final Resolution Hurt; More Backstage News

- James Storm, who is currently working through a rib injury, posted the following on Twitter about working Final Resolution: Wrapped up the ribs went out and did my job. Entertained, drank beer, and kick ass. #SAYDL #FinalResolution — James [...]

December 10, 2012 TNA News
John Cena

John Cena & Sheamus Appearing On Late Night TV To Promote Tribute To The Troops

- John Cena is scheduled to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, December 13, 2012 to promote WWE Tribute to the Troops. You can view all guests scheduled for Fallon’s show for the week at this link. [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
Jeff Hardy

Jeff Hardy Leaving TNA Wrestling For WWE? Full Details On Why He Hasn’t Signed A New Contract With The Company Whose World Title He Holds

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December 10, 2012 Backstage News
The Showoff Is Back In This Week’s “WWE Download”

The Showoff Is Back In This Week’s “WWE Download”

This week’s episode of “WWE Download” with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below: [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
Dixie Carter

Backstage News On TNA Scaling Back PPVs

There were a number of talents discussing TNA cutting back the number of pay-per-views they run each year backstage at Sunday’s Final Resolution pay-per-view. The gist was fewer shows gives them more opportunities to build programs and will make shows [...]

December 10, 2012 TNA News
CM Punk

Early WWE Raw Preview – Punk’s Title Reign, John Cena After The WHC, AJ Lee, TLC

WWE Raw will take place Monday night from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Below are the key focal points of the show: How long will CM Punk’s WWE Championship reign last? Is John Cena poised to win the World [...]

December 10, 2012 WWE News
The Shield

The Shield/Punk, What Vince Thinks Of Us, Batista & Wrestlemania, Undertaker’s Future, Lesnar’s WWE Deal

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 10, 2012 Ask WNW
Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle To Work Through Groin Tear

Sunday night after TNA Final Resolution Kurt Angle said he had a little groin injury. It turns out Angle has a groin tear, however, he says he’s working through it as long as his Twitter friends believe in him. Below [...]

December 10, 2012 TNA News
Impact Wrestling

TNA Taping Impact Wrestling Monday – Official Preview For This Week’s Show

TNA will tape this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling Monday night from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Below is the official preview: Witness the aftermath from Sunday’s “Final Resolution” event! After beating Bobby Roode at the PPV, “The Charismatic Enigma” [...]

December 10, 2012 TNA News
Jeff Hardy & fan

What You Didn’t See On TNA Final Resolution

After TNA Final Resolution went off the air, Aces & 8′s celebrated their attack on TNA Champion Jeff Hardy and Bobby Roode. Officials came out to assist the “injured” workers as Hardy was carried to the back while Roode made [...]

December 9, 2012 TNA News