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CM Punk Apologizes For Controversial Tweets, Speaks Directly With Fan He Told To “Kill Yourself”

CM Punk took to Twitter to apologize for his controversial tweets following his denouncement of North Carolina’s proposed Amendment 1, as well as directly apologizing to the fan he said “kill yourself” to. The tweets are compiled below: I was pretty worked up today. The amendment 1 situation had me all wound up.I stand by [...]

May 8, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 8

Backstage News On The Latest WWE Release

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May 7, 2012 Richard Gray Insider Rumblings 0

More On Paul Heyman Returning To WWE, Relationship With Brock Lesnar, CM Punk Spoiling His Return

The plan coming out of last week’s TVs was for Paul Heyman to be brought in as Brock Lesnar’s mouthpiece around SummerSlam. I’m not sure what changed as Vince McMahon, who never saw eye-to-eye with Heyman, was reportedly insistent that Heyman would not be part of any deal between WWE and Lesnar. I was told [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

CM Punk Tells Homophobic Fan To “Kill Yourself,” Another To “Drink Bleach”; British Publication Re-Posts CM Punk Yelling Homophobic Slur At WWE Live Event Last Summer

WWE Champion CM Punk has set off a firestorm with a Tweet he sent to a fan. In response to Punk’s views on Amendment 1, a fan replied with a homophobic Tweet. Punk mentioned the fan’s Tweet and responded by saying, “kill yourself.” Another fan scolded Punk for his comments and mentioned WWE’s “Be-A-Star” anti-bullying [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

Paul Heyman Returns To WWE; CM Punk Spoils On Twitter

Paul Heyman returned to WWE on tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow as Brock Lesnar’s “legal representative.” WWE Champion CM Punk spoiled the return of Heyman with the following Tweet posted at 10:32 PM EDT: Okay. I’m having a blast with this. Here he is. The man. MY man. And he’s headed to the ring…. twitter.com/CMPunk/status/… [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

World Heavyweight Championship Match At WWE Over The Limit Now A Fatal 4-Way

The World Heavyweight Championship match at WWE Over the Limit has been changed to a Fatal 4-Way. Sheamus will now defend the title against Alberto Del Rio, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton. WWE Over the Limit will take place Sunday, May 20, 2012 from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. We’ll have exclusive live [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

WWE Divas Championship Match Set For WWE Over The Limit

Layla will defend the WWE Divas Championship against Beth Phoenix in two weeks at WWE Over the Limit. WWE Over the Limit will take place Sunday, May 20, 2012 from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

RAW Results 5/7/12 – Where Were The ECW Chants?

RAW this week starts with video recap of Cena in the ring, arm in a sling last week. Laurinaitis came out and talked smack to Cena, then said he’d introduce Cena to his next opponent, but it wasn’t Tensai, it was Laurinaitis who attacked him from behind, then the three of them beat Cena down, [...]

May 7, 2012 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 21

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Greensboro, North Carolina

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May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE Spoilers 1

Ezekiel Jackson Discusses The Downturn His Career Has Taken & Hypes A New & Improved Version Of Himself

Ezekiel Jackson posted the following video on his YouTube channel, discussing the downturn his career has taken since losing the Intercontinental Championship to Cody Rhodes 8 months ago, and informing fans that they are going to see a new and improved Ezekiel Jackson: [...]

May 7, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

Smackdown Rating

Last week’s Smackdown did a 1.94 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,709,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Steve Austin Signs On To Host “Redneck Island” On CMT

Deadline.com is reporting that Steve Austin has signed a deal to host the new reality TV series on CMT called “Redneck Island.” The 10-episode competition drops 12 blue-collared contestants into a tropical paradise where they compete for $100,000. The show debuts next month on CMT. [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Watch CM Punk Promote Tonight’s Raw Supershow In Greensboro Here

CM Punk did media this morning to promote tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow in Greensboro, North Carolina. He appeared on both Fox 8 and The Good Morning Show. Click here to view CM Punk’s appearance on Fox 8. His appearance on The Good Morning Show is embedded below: [...]

May 7, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Jim Ross Discusses The Life & Legacy Of Owen Hart

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: Today is Owen Hart’s birthday. The youngest child of the Stu and Helen Hart dynasty would have been 47 years of age. Owen will always be one of my favorite wrestlers for a variety of reasons. He was amazingly skilled in [...]

May 7, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 4

WWE Looking To Name Tag Team Champs

WWE is looking to name WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Kofi Kingston. Possible names include: Air Truth Ka-Boom R-Boom Truth in Paradise Air Jimmy You can vote at this link. [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 39

Even More Bizarre Details On John Cena’s Post-Match Promo At Extreme Rules, Brock Lesnar’s Tantrum Backstage & Why Some Of The Producers Felt The Whole Thing Sent A Bad Message To The Locker Room, Three WWE Legends Furious Over The Outcome Of Cena vs. Lesnar & Why They Were Very Vocal About It, Plans For Next Year’s Wrestlemania XXIX Main Event Change Again; Full Details On The Match Vince McMahon Is Leaning Towards

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May 7, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 11

Mickie James On Possible WWE Return – “You Can Never Say Never”

Wrestling News World reader Mike Buda sent in the following: We recently had an interview with Mickie James and she talked about her upcoming match in Puerto Rico with Melina, her music career, TNA’s Knockouts and WWE Divas, and if she would ever go back to WWE. Here are a few interesting things she had [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 14

Watch The Latest Episode Of “WWE Download” With Dolph Ziggler Here

The latest episode of “WWE Download” with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending us the link. [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Supershow In New Mexico, Seeking Correspondents From Tonight’s Raw Supershow, CM Punk Shoots On Amendment 1

- WWE has announced a Supershow from the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on July 8, 2012. - WWE will tape the Raw portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and tonight’s Raw Supershow tonight from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. The advertised dark match main event is CM Punk [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

What Now For Bobby Lashley?, Tension Between Lesnar & Cena, Creating WWE Merchandise, Upcoming Developmental Call-Ups

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 WNW, click here. [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 19

Bobby Lashley Loses MMA Fight Over The Weekend

Bobby Lashley lost his fight against James Thompson at Super Fight League 3 over the weekend. Lashley, who was heavily favored to win the fight, has now dropped two of his last four fights. It’s worth noting that Lashley has expressed interest in returning to WWE recently, however, the company has not been as interested. [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 1

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (5/06/12) – North Charleston, South Carolina

Below are quick results from yesterday’s WWE Smackdown live event in North Charleston, South Carolina: * The Usos & The Great Khali b. Hunico, Camacho & Jinder Mahal * Ryback b. Heath Slater * WWE Divas Champion Layla b. Natalya * Bo Rotundo b. Drew McIntyre * Randy Orton b. Kane in a no disqualification [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 2

WWE Raw House Show Results (5/06/12) – Chattanooga, Tennessee

Below are quick results from yesterday’s WWE Raw live event in Chattanooga, Tennessee: * R-Truth & Santino Marella b. Epico & Primo w/Rosa Mendes * Zack Ryder b. Bray Wyatt (formerly known as Husky Harris) * Lord Tensai b. JTG & Tyson Kidd in a handicap match * Brodus Clay w/Hornswoggle & dancers b. Jack [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0

TNA House Show Results (5/06/12) – Visalia, California

Below are quick results from yesterday’s TNA “Basebrawl” show in Visalia, California: * Gunner b. “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero * Tara b. Winter * Mr. Anderson b. Robbie E * Jeff Hardy b. Kurt Angle * TNA Tag Team Champions Magnus &; Samoa Joe b. Christopher Daniels & Kazarian to retain * Rob Van Dam [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray TNA House Shows 0

TNA House Show Results (5/05/12) – Bakersfield, California

Below are quick results from Saturday’s TNA live event in Bakersfield, California: * Gunner b. “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero * Tara b. Winter * Mr. Anderson b. Robbie E * Jeff Hardy b. Kurt Angle * TNA Tag Team Champions Magnus &; Samoa Joe b. Christopher Daniels & Kazarian to retain * Rob Van Dam [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray TNA House Shows 0

Dolph Ziggler Gets A Bodyguard, Another WWE Departure, Triple H Comments On “Injury”

- Dolph Ziggler introduced Mason Ryan as his “bodyguard” at weekend WWE live events. - Robert Zimmerman, who worked as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications in WWE, has left the company. - WWE has updated their feature article on Triple H accompanying Floyd Mayweather to the ring on Saturday night with quotes from Hunter. [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Sakamoto Update, Melina Says Triple H Made Her Puke, Why Kofi Kingston Was Off WWE Live Events

- Wrestling News World reader CJ Blaze sent word that Lord Tensai’s companion, Sakamoto, has been added to the official roster over on WWE.com. - Melina Tweeted the following during Floyd Mayweather’s fight on Saturday night: Maybe it’s the margaritas but I puked when i saw Bieber & Triple H. #TotalPukage #WhatTheWhat HHH=Pukepukepuke.Boxing at an an [...]

May 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Are You Serious?” With Road Dogg & Josh Mathews Here

Episode #14 of “Are You Serious?” with Road Dogg and Josh Mathews is embedded in the video below: [...]

May 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

WWE Raw House Show Results (5/05/12) – Knoxville, Tennessee

Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Raw live event from the Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee: * R-Truth & Santino Marella b. Epico & Primo w/Rosa Mendes * Lord Tensai b. JTG & Tyson Kidd in a handicap match * Zack Ryder b. Bray Wyatt (formerly known as Husky Harris) * Brodus [...]

May 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 5

WWE Highlights Triple H’s Appearance With Floyd Mayweather; Photo With 50 Cent & Justin Bieber

WWE has a feature article over on dot com highlighting Triple H’s appearance with Floyd Mayweather last night. Pictured on the official website is Hunter with 50 Cent, Justin Bieber and Stephanie McMahon. Hunter sold his “broken arm” from Brock Lesnar by wearing a brace and sling. You can read the article with the photo [...]

May 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Audio Issues At WWE Live Event, Christian Returns, Developmental Workers On The Road With Main WWE Roster

- There were audio issues at last night’s Smackdown live event in Asheville, North Carolina. The sound was inaudible during a Kane promo that aired on the screen as well as the entrance of The Uso’s. - Speaking of last night’s Smackdown live event, Christian returned in a match where he went over Yoshi Tatsu. [...]

May 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (5/05/12) – Asheville, North Carolina

Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Smackdown live event in Asheville, North Carolina: * The Usos b. Hunico & Camacho * Jinder Mahal b. Heath Slater * WWE Divas Champion Layla b. Natalya * Bo Rotundo b. Drew McIntyre * The Great Khali b. Drew McIntyre * Big Show b. WWE Intercontinental Champion [...]

May 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 4

Triple H Appears With Floyd Mayweather, R-Truth’s New Theme Song Revealed, The Miz Wants You To Get Your GED

- Triple H accompanied Floyd Mayweather to the ring for his fight against Miguel Cotto last night in Las Vegas. Click here for full coverage of the fight. - R-Truth introduces his new theme song remix in this video with Kofi Kingston over on dot com. (Thanks to WNW reader Gerry for sending this in.) - [...]

May 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

Ring of Honor Results (5/5/12) – The Unwakeable Nightmare

Ring of Honor Results – (5/5/12) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Check if Ring of Honor TV is in your area with the listings here, and be sure to follow along with the live coverage! Welcome to this week’s Ring of Honor! We start of the show with a highlight of last week’s Proving [...]

May 5, 2012 Adam Wacker ROH 2

WWE Raw House Show Results (5/04/12) – Huntsville, Alabama

Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Raw live event in Huntsville, Alabama: * R-Truth & Santino Marella b. Primo & Epico * Zack Ryder b. Bray Wyatt (formerly known as Husky Harris) * Tyson Kidd b. JTG * Brodus Clay b. Jack Swagger * Kelly Kelly b. Rosa Mendes * Joh Cena b. [...]

May 5, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 5

Bobby Roode Going To Ireland Later This Month

TNA Champion Bobby Roode is headed to Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Roode will be doing promotional work for TNA as well as signing autographs. Click here for more information. [...]

May 5, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Edge & The Bella Twins Let WWE Contracts Expire, Identity Of Kevin Nash’s “Dear Friend” That WWE Released, Backstage News On Brock Lesnar Freaking Out At Extreme Rules, YouTube Makes Big Money Offer For The WWE Network, Hulk Hogan Hightailing It Out Of TNA?, TNA Star Released, WWE Mocks Eric Bischoff, Ask WNW Archive & All The Big News From This Past Week

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May 5, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Newsletters 0

Watch Episode 14 Of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” With Santino Marella Here

The latest episode of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” with Santino Marella is embedded in the video below: [...]

May 5, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Mick Foley Discusses Return To WWE, Wrestlemania 28, Says Lesnar vs. Cena Should Have Been Stopped, More

Mick Foley was interviewed by WOIO in Cleveland yesterday on his comedy tour. In it, he discussed his return to WWE, his comedy tour, Wrestlemania XXVIII, Brock Lesnar and more. You can watch the interview embedded in the video below: [...]

May 5, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Watch The Latest “Backstage Fallout Here”; WWE Vintage Collection Summary Here

- The latest episode of “Backstage Fallout” following the airing of last night’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below: - Our old pal Devin Cutting recapped last night’s WWE Vintage Collection below: * The Allied Powers vs. Henry Godwinn & Tatanka (WWE Raw – July 10th, 1995) * The Quebecers vs. Razor Ramon & [...]

May 5, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0