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WWE Superstars

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results In Roanoke, Virginia

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May 6, 2013 WWE News
WWE Logo

WWE Possibly Launching Paid YouTube Subscription Channel

Financial Times reported on Monday that YouTube is close to unveiling their à la carte subscription service for specialist video channels. The move, which has been in the works for months, could be announced as early as this week. According [...]

May 6, 2013 WWE News
Smackdown

Smackdown Audience Down From Last Week (With Rating)

Last week’s episode of WWE Smackdown did an average viewing audience of 2,471,000 viewers on SyFy. The show did a 1.82 cable rating. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

May 6, 2013 WWE News
Sting

TNANews.com – Age Is Misleading In Pro Wrestling

In light of Sting becoming the number one contender for the TNA Championship to oppose Bully Ray at TNA Slammiversary, Alex Barie has a new article on TNANews.com where he addresses the age issue. Alex takes a look at workers [...]

May 6, 2013 TNA News, What's Hot?
CM Punk

CM Punk Remains Out Indefinitely – Update On WWE Status

To follow-up on CM Punk being removed from upcoming WWE dates, there doesn’t seem to be anything to it. Apparently Punk being listed on the events in the first place was an oversight, something I mentioned in my original report, [...]

May 6, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
Aces and Eights

TNA Delirium Now On Sale, Turning Point In TNA vs. Aces & Eights

TNA “Delirium” on Sale Now TNA Wrestling has released a new EP called “Delirium” on TNAShop.com. Tracks included that can be purchased separately include the themes of Bad Influence, Kenny King, Motorcity Machine Guns, Jesse Godderz, Christian York, Garett Bischoff [...]

May 6, 2013 TNA News
Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt Works In Face Mask Due To Broken Nose

WWE developmental worker Bray Wyatt (formerly known as Husky Harris) worked Raw live events this weekend in a face mask. This caused some to believe he was getting a gimmick makeover before being brought to TV, which isn’t accurate. Wyatt [...]

May 6, 2013 WWE News
Richard's Backstage Blog

Exclusive Details On Two Top Ring Of Honor Names Heading To WWE

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May 6, 2013 Backstage News, Top Stories
John Cena & Tim Tebow

Diddy/WWE PSA, John Cena Update, Tim Tebow To WWE?

Diddy & WWE Anti-Bullying PSA Sean “Diddy” Combs and WWE put out a new PSA for the Be-A-Star anti-bullying program. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: John Cena Update John Cena Tweeted that [...]

May 6, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
Triple H

WWE Running Lesnar/Triple H Angle On Dot Com Prior To Raw

WWE is running an angle on dot com Monday afternoon to continue Brock Lesnar’s program with Triple H with involvement from Paul Heyman. BREAKING: @heymanhustle and @brocklesnar spotted at @wwe HQ in Stamford! wwe.me/kKI1U — WWE (@WWE) May 6, 2013 [...]

May 6, 2013 Top Stories, WWE News
Sting

Impact Wrestling Preview – Sting Back To Fight Aces & Eights

After noting two announced matches for this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, the official preview is below: - Not only is Sting back in TNA to fight the Aces and Eights, but “The Icon” will now challenge Bully Ray for [...]

May 6, 2013 TNA News
Chavo Guerrero/John Cena

WWE Raw Live Event Results (5/5/13) – Charleston, West Virginia

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Raw live event in Charleston, West Virginia: * Fandango b. R-Truth * Adrian Neville b. Heath Slater * WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn & Paige b. Tamina Snuka w/Vickie Guerrero & Emma * Ryback [...]

May 6, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
Team Hell No

Progressing The Shield, Tag Teams In WWE, Lance Storm, Team Hell No As Singles

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 [...]

May 6, 2013 Ask WNW, Top Stories
2012 WWE Annual Report

WWE & Susan G. Komen Announce New Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

WWE and Susan G. Komen announced on Monday an awareness campaign, “Make Mom Proud,” to support the fight against breast cancer. The press release is below: STAMFORD, Conn., May 6, 2013 – Susan G. Komen and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today [...]

May 6, 2013 WWE News
Brie Bella & Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan Fandangoing In WV, Richard Reacts All Day

Daniel Bryan Fandangoing in WV Embedded in the Tout below is video of Daniel Bryan Fandangoing after Sunday’s WWE Raw live event in Charleston, WV: Information! Richard Reacts All Day Long For those that missed it over the weekend, I’ve [...]

May 6, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
Damien Sandow

JR On NXT Talents, Recent Work Of Damien Sandow; Photo Of Triple H & Stephanie With Mayweather

JR’s Latest Blog Entry Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below is an excerpt: Great to see NXT talents Corey Graves, Adrian Neville, Emma, and Paige on the road this weekend with the Raw [...]

May 6, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
Brock Lesnar

WWE Raw Preview – The Miz Returns, Brock Lesnar Appearing?

This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw will broadcast from the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, VA. On the return front, The Miz is officially advertised for the show after being away filming the ABC Family film “Christmas Bounty.” [...]

May 6, 2013 Top Stories, WWE News
Bully Ray

TNA Live Event Results (5/4/13) – Baton Rouge, LA

Below are quick results from Saturday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Baton Rouge, LA: * Chris Sabin b. Bobby Roode * TNA Knockout Champion Velvet Sky b. Gail Kim * Mr. Anderson b. Magnus after interference from D’Lo Brown. * [...]

May 6, 2013 TNA House Shows, TNA News
WWE Raw

WWE Raw Live Results (5/4/13) – Wheeling, West Virginia

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Raw live event in Wheeling, West Virginia: * Fandango b. R-Truth * Adrian Neville (formerly known as PAC) b. Heath Slater after hitting a corkscrew Shooting Star Press * WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn [...]

May 5, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
John Cena

John Cena Feels Great, Working With No Tape

John Cena hasn’t taken any time away from the ring since suffering a right Achilles injury on WWE’s post-Wrestlemania European tour. The WWE Champion has worked live events this weekend in Youngstown, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia and says he [...]

May 5, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
Hulk Hogan

TNANews.com – Is There Anyone In TNA That Will Tell Hulk Hogan No?

I have a new article now online over on TNANews.com where I look at Hulk Hogan as an on-screen talent and behind-the-scenes official in TNA Wrestling. I ask some questions, give some observations and ponder whether or not TNA will [...]

May 5, 2013 TNA News, Top Stories
Big Show

WWE Smackdown Live Results (5/4/13) – Reading, Pennsylvania

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Smackdown live events in Reading, Pennsylvania: * The Usos b. The Prime Time Players. This match had quite the prequel with this week’s episode of WWE Saturday Morning Slam. * Ted DiBiase b. [...]

May 5, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
CM Punk and Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen Wants To Buy WWE, Developmental Talent On The Road

Chael Sonnen Wants to Buy WWE TMZ has a pretty ridiculous story online on UFC fighter Chael Sonnen wanting to buy WWE when he retires from the octagon. A WWE representative is quoted in the piece, saying Chael is more [...]

May 5, 2013 WWE News
ROH

Live Report From Ring Of Honor Border Wars 2013

Wrestling News World reader Adam Robinson sent in the following live report from Ring of Honor Border Wars 2013: Before the show they had the usual meet and greet with Jay Lethal, Adam Cole, Maria Kanellis, Paul London, Taiji Ishimori [...]

May 5, 2013 ROH, What's Hot?
Dixie Carter and Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan More Famous Than The Rock?, Dixie Carter Poses Interesting Question

AZCenter.com has an interesting article online, highlighting comments made by Dixie Cater to BANG Showbiz. Below is an excerpt, featuring the quotes attributed to Dixie: “He (Hulk) is bigger than any brand, company, name – he is synonymous with wrestling [...]

May 4, 2013 TNA News, What's Hot?
CM Punk

CM Punk Removed From All Advertised WWE Dates

CM Punk has been removed from the list of advertised talent on all upcoming WWE shows. We noted here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com last Monday that he was advertised for the 5/27 episode of Monday Night Raw in Calgary and the 6/3 [...]

May 4, 2013 Top Stories, WWE News
Mickie James

Mickie James Reveals Frustration With TNA, Talks Velvet Sky

In an interview with Running the Ropes to promote her upcoming album (Somebody’s Gonna Pay in stores May 7th), Mickie James expressed frustration with her current role in TNA Wrestling. Mickie on being frustrated: (h/t TNASylum) “I know I’ve seemed a little bit frustrated [...]

May 4, 2013 TNA News, Top Stories
Triple H & Stephanie McMahon

Triple H & Stephanie McMahon Supporting Floyd Mayweather In Las Vegas

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are supporting Floyd “Money” Mayweather Saturday night in Las Vegas. The following photo is from the verified Twitter account of Triple H: Just landed in Vegas @floydmayweather#themoneyteam twitter.com/TripleH/status… — Triple H (@TripleH) May 4, 2013 [...]

May 4, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
John Cena

WWE Raw Live Event Results (5/3/13) – Youngstown, Ohio

Below are quick results from Friday’s WWE Raw live event in Youngstown, Ohio: * Fandango b. R-Truth * Adrian Neville (formerly known as PAC) b. Heath Slater after hitting a corkscrew Shooting Star Press * WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn & [...]

May 4, 2013 WWE House Shows, WWE News
John Cena

John Cena Injured Overseas, Who Vince McMahon Wants To Push To The Moon, Title Change Pushed Back, Mysterio Not Ready To Retire, John Cena Takes WWE Midcarder Under His Wing; Strong Backstage Support, MVP Back To WWE?, Details On New TNA Contracts That Pay Main Event Talent Less

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May 4, 2013 Premium Newsletters, Top Stories
Shawn Michaels & Steve Austin

Meet Steve Austin & Shawn Michaels Today In Houston

Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels are scheduled to appear at the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday. Michaels will be signing autographs at booth 3621 from 2-3 PM [...]

May 4, 2013 WWE News
Richard's Backstage Blog

Richard Reacts All Day Long

Have you ever wanted to talk about wrestling all day long? Well now’s your chance. I’ve started to use my Facebook account more to post ongoing Richard Reacts to stories throughout the day. This is a great way to get [...]

May 4, 2013 Top Stories
Chris Sabin

TNA Live Results In Biloxi, MS – Sabin Over Roode, Food Network Reality Series Promoted

Below are quick results from Friday night’s TNA Wrestling live event in Biloxi, Mississippi: * Chris Sabin b. Bobby Roode * TNA Knockout Champion Velvet Sky b. Gail Kim * Mr. Anderson b. Magnus after interference from D’Lo Brown. * [...]

May 4, 2013 TNA House Shows, TNA News
Dusty Rhodes

WWE To Crown NXT Divas Champion At Next Set Of Tapings

Dusty Rhodes announced at this week’s WWE NXT tapings from Winter Park, Florida at the next set of tapings, on May 23rd, they’ll hold a tournament to crown a new NXT Divas Champion. The new NXT Divas title was actually [...]

May 4, 2013 NXT Wrestling, WWE News
Adam Jones & Dean Ambrose

Highlights From Kane vs. Ambrose, WWE Moving Forward With Tag Title Plans?

You can check out highlights from Kane vs. Dean Ambrose from this week’s Smackdown now online at this link or embedded in the video below: WWE is clearly moving forward with plans for The Shield to pursue the WWE Tag [...]

May 4, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
The Miz

The Miz Comedy Segment, Ryback vs. Daniel Bryan, Backstage Fallout Smackdown

The Miz on the Set of Christmas Bounty Peter Chao and The Miz go head-to-head over a cookie. Check out the comedy segment on the set of the new ABC Family film “Christmas Bounty” at this link or embedded in [...]

May 4, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
Matt Morgan

Impact Wrestling Viewership Bombs With New Yearly Low (Updated With Rating)

This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling only did an average viewing audience of 1,104,000 viewers on Spike TV. This is the new low for 2013 and the lowest since October 4, 2012. The show ended up doing a 0.99 cable [...]

May 3, 2013 TNA News, Top Stories
TNA Wrestling Live

Weekend TNA Schedule – Shows In Mississippi & Louisiana

TNA Wrestling has two live events this weekend, below is the schedule: Friday from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS (more info) Saturday from the Rouge River Center Arena in Baton Rouge, LA (more info) The company will tape [...]

May 3, 2013 TNA News
Dolph Ziggler

Dolph Ziggler Talks Title Win, Details On WWE’s New Corporate Jet

Dolph Ziggler Talks Title Win Brian Soscia interviewed World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler to promote Saturday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Reading, PA. Ziggler put over Big E Langston and AJ Lee and they talked about Balls Mahoney being banned [...]

May 3, 2013 What's Hot?, WWE News
WWE Logo

WWE Awards $10,000 Scholarship, This Week’s JBL & Cole Show

WWE Awards $10,000 Scholarship Triple H presented Full Sail University student Allison Iliev with a $10,000 scholarship from WWE prior to this week’s NXT tapings. WWE posted a video of the ceremony at this link and there is a photo [...]

May 3, 2013 WWE News