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Diamond Dallas Page Discusses CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho At Wrestlemania Tonight

Josh Stewart has a new article online over on Newsday.com featuring quotes from Diamond Dallas Page. Below is an excerpt: “Wrestling is the first reality show. With a reality show you never what is real and what is not,” Page told newsday.com Saturday via phone just before leaving for the WWE Hall of Fame induction [...]

April 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Predicts – WrestleMania 28

This Sunday, April 1st, from Miami, Florida, WWE presents WrestleMania 28. I can’t help but admit that I am very excited about this WrestleMania. It’s not just Rocky versus Cena, but I am confident enough in my love of the industry, and what I feel for what it has become, that I am willing to [...]

April 1, 2012 Kendra Bunyon Predictions 24

Full 2012 WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Coverage

WWE has tons of coverage from tonight’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony over on dot com and on Facebook. You can view photos from the red carpet at this link. For photos of the inductions, including Edge’s new short hair cut, click here. WWE will air a 2012 Hall of Fame induction special prior to [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Latest Update On Contract Negotiations Between Brock Lesnar & WWE – Everything We Know About The Agreement, What Has Been A Major Factor In Negotiations & Will He Be Working Full Time?

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March 31, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 8

10-Man Tag Team Match Advertised For Monday’s WWE Raw Supershow

WWE is advertising a 10-man tag team match on Monday’s Raw Supershow from Miami, Florida. The match will feature Wrestlemania XXVIII opponents against each other. Monday’s Raw Supershow will take place from the American Airlines Arena in Miami. [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

Upcoming Live Smackdown Special To Be An “Old School” Themed Show

The upcoming live edition of Smackdown on April 10th will be an “Old School” themed show. The show will take place from the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. The following is from the venue’s official website regarding the show: WWE Smackdown broadcasts live from the Hampton Coliseum on April 10th! WWE goes old school! See your favorite WWE legends including: Rowdy [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Finlay Rehired By WWE To Work As A Producer

Finlay is in Miami for Wrestlemania XXVIII and word going around is that he has been re-hired as a producer. Finlay was fired last March when he had The Miz interrupt the signing of the national anthem at a WWE live event. There were complaints from the National Guard, a sponsor of WWE, who were [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Update On WWE Network Programming

WWE has announced the following original shows for the forthcoming WWE Network: WWE Countdown WWE Divas Tour Bus WWE The Monday Night War: Raw vs. Nitro WWE Wrestlemania Rewind There are still plans for another show outside of the WWE Network but full details not yet known as well as show in Spanish. Another show [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

News WWE Videos – Wrestlemania 28 Reading Challenge; The Latest Episode Of Santino’s Foreign Exchange

- The following videos are courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: Superstars and Divas participate in the WrestleMania 28 Reading Challenge Santino hits WrestleMania Axxess – Santino’s Foreign Exchange Episode 9 [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Brock Lesnar Arrives In Miami – Full Details On Contract Negotiations With WWE, Headling Wrestlemania Next Year, More

Brock Lesnar has arrived in Miami, Florida where he is expected to meet with WWE officials. This will continue to fuel rumors regarding a possible appearance for Lesnar at Wrestlemania XXVIII tomorrow night or Raw Supershow on Monday. We first reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium on January 31, 2012 that WWE was interested in bringing [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 23

Ring of Honor Results (3/31/12) – Imminent Mayhem

Ring of Honor Results – (3/31/12) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com We start off the show with highlights of last week’s match between Adam Cole and Michael Elgin. Roderick Strong interferes with the match, accidentally kicking Elgin in the face. Kyle O’Reilly is at the announce table, saying if Cole had friends he wouldn’t [...]

March 31, 2012 Adam Wacker ROH 4

Ring Of Honor Showdown Results (3/31/12) – Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Welcome to our exclusive live ongoing play-by-play coverage of ROH – Showdown In The Sun: Day Two. Please use the links above and below to follow along. Continue to refresh the page for the latest updates. Kevin Kelly and Nigel McGuinness are standing in the ring to open the iPPV and welcome us to Day [...]

March 31, 2012 Sean Hopkins ROH 0

Wade Barrett Says He’ll Be Back In Action In Four Months

Wade Barrett was recently interviewed by Between The Ropes, and discussed his elbow injury he sustained on Raw, his memories with 2012 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee Edge, and more. The interview is embedded below: [...]

March 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 10

Shawn Michaels (In-Character) Discusses Special Guest Referee Role At Wrestlemania; Top Auditions In WWE Open Casting Call

- Shawn Michaels discusses his special guest referee role in the Hell in a Cell match between The Undertaker and Triple H at Wrestlemania 28 in-character embedded in the video below: - WWE held an open casting call at Wrestlemania 28 Fan Axxess. You can view video of the top auditions of the day embedded [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Backstage News On WWE Announcing The Wrestlemania XXIX Main Event One Year In Advance – The Latest On The Major Name WWE Is Trying To Secure For The Bout, Two WWE Legends As Possible Opponents, Vince McMahon’s Difference Of Opinion From Others In WWE, More Exclusive Details

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March 31, 2012 Richard Gray Insider Rumblings 2

Watch The Latest Smackdown Backstage Fallout Here

The latest episode of Backstage Fallout from this week’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]

March 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

WWE Sends Out Notice To Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Ticketholders Regarding Chants & Dress

As WWE does every year, the company sent out the following to ticket holders of tonight’s 2012 Hall of Fame induction ceremony: WWE would like to welcome you to celebrate The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. In the tradition of this momentous occasion, WWE hopes that you will join them in creating a special atmosphere [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Kelly Kelly Off To Los Angeles For Kids Choice Awards

- Kelly Kelly wrote the following on Twitter: Off to LA for 10 hours just to do the Nick kids awards then back to Mia on a red eye right in time for #Wrestlemania#workhorse #ilovemyjob — Kelly Kelly (@RealKellyKelly) March 31, 2012 As Brooks noted earlier, Kelly is nominated for the “Favorite Buttkicker” category. [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Smackdown! or The Usual Video Package Show

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March 31, 2012 The Choice Smackdown 8

Update On Sting’s TNA Impact Wrestling Contract Status

Dixie Carter’s Tweet on Thursday that Sting has signed a new talent contract was for storyline purposes due to him no longer being the Impact Wrestling General Manager. Sting’s current TNA contract is actually up at the end of the year. [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 8

New Video Interviews With Daniel Bryan & Sheamus Talking Wrestlemania 28; New Smackdown Live Event In Illinois

- Brian Fritz conducted video interviews with World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Sheamus. You can watch them embedded in the videos below: Daniel Bryan Having a Good Year, Excited about WrestleMania 28 Match with Sheamus Sheamus to Face Daniel Bryan at ‘Biggest WrestleMania of All Time’ - WWE has announced a Smackdown live event [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Batista & Titus O’Neil Hang Out In South Beach; Details On WWE’s Free Text Alert Service

- Batista was kicking it with Titus O’Neil last night in South Beach. As noted yesterday, Batista is in Miami to participate in the 2012 Nautica South Beach Triathlon on Sunday. - The following is from the official Twitter account of Joey Styles: For FREE breaking news alerts and match results from WWE, text NEWS [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

AJ Wins 2012 THQ Superstars Challenge; Official Results

WWE Diva AJ won the annual THQ Superstars Challenge at Wrestlemania Fan Axxess last night. Dot com posted official results which you can read below: OFFICIAL RESULTS: QUALIFYING ROUND: AJ def. Tamina The Great Khali def. Aksana Cody Rhodes def. Goldust Justin Gabriel def. Daniel Bryan Mark Henry def. Sin Cara William Regal def. Tyler [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

New Wrestlemania Videos – Chris Jericho Video Diary, Flash Mob At Axxess, Eve & Layla Surprise Timbaland

The following videos are courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: WrestleMania XXVIII Diary: Chris Jericho Video Entry Flash mob breaks out at WrestleMania Axxess! WWE Divas Eve and Layla surprise Timbaland at WrestleMania Axxess! [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Videos Of WWE Talent Interacting With Mike Tyson At The Wrestlemania Pro-Am Golf Tournament

WWE posted several video clips of Mike Tyson interacting with WWE talent on the golf course at yesterday’s Wrestlemania Pro-Am Golf Tournament on their official YouTube channel. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending the links. Mike Tyson meets Brodus Clay at the WrestleMania Pro-Am Golf Tournament Zack Ryder meets Mike Tyson [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

David Otunga Makes A Boy’s Dreams Come True

David Otunga setup a personal meet and greet with WWE talent for a Haiti Refugee he met in Florida on Friday at an anti-bullying rally at John F. Kennedy Middle School. The school raffled off a ticket to Wrestlemania 28 this weekend and was won by the refugee from Haiti. The boy now lives with [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

James Storm & Jeff Hardy At The 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

- TNA Impact Wrestling issued the following press release: TNA IMPACT WRESTLING SUPERSTARS COWBOY JAMES STORM AND JEFF HARDY INVADE THE 47TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS LIVE FROM VEGAS THIS WEEKEND Storm and Hardy to participate in various events and the exclusive red carpet this weekend NASHVILLE, TN (March 30, 2012)– TNA IMPACT [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

WWE Vintage Collection Summary From Last Night

Our old pal Devin Cutting typed up the following summary of last night’s WWE Vintage Collection: WWE Vintage Collection on March 30th, 2012 featured these matches: The Shockmaster vs. The Equalizer WCW Clash Of The Champions – November 10th, 1993 The Legion Of Doom vs. Demolition WWF TV Taping – November 20th, 1990 – Syracuse, [...]

March 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

The Miz & Big Show Participating In “Slime Wrestling Championship At Kids Choice Awards Tonight; Kelly Kelly Nominated For Award

-The official Nickelodeon YouTube channel has posted the following preview of the “Slime Wrestling Championship” featuring The Miz & The Big Show, airing on the annual Kids Choice Awards tonight: -In addition, Kelly Kelly will be appearing as a nominee for the “Favorite Buttkicker” category [...]

March 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

WWE Tag Team Championship Match Added To Wrestlemania XXVIII Pre-Show

WWE just announced that Primo & Epico will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Usos and Justin Gabriel & Tyson Kidd in a triple-threat tag team match prior to Wrestlemania XXVIII on Sunday. The match will air live on dot com and the company’s official YouTube channel at 6 PM EDT. We’ll have [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 21

Ring Of Honor Showdown Results (3/30/12) – Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Welcome to our exclusive live ongoing play-by-play coverage of ROH Showdown In The Sun: Night One. Please use the links above and below to follow along. Continue to refresh the page for the latest updates. After a short video intro, Kevin Kelly and Nigel McGuinness are already in the ring to discuss their excitement for [...]

March 30, 2012 Sean Hopkins ROH 0

Video Of Hornswoggle Making Announcement At WWE Fan Axxess; Tons Of New Interviews

- WWE posted the following video on their YouTube channel on Hornswoggle announcing his starring role in the upcoming WWE Studios/Lionsgate film, “Leprechaun Origins:” - Wrestling News World reader Peter Ferreri sent word that ChicagolandSportsRadio.com has conducted numerous new wrestling-related interviews. Click on the performer’s name below to go to that interview: Rocky Johnson Arn [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Batista Arrives In Miami, Florida – Details On Why He Is Scheduled To Be There

Former WWE star Dave Batista is in Miami, Florida which is leading to widespread speculation that he could be involved with Wrestlemania XXVIII on Sunday. Batista is scheduled to run in the 2012 Nautica South Beach Triathlon on Sunday with Carter Lay. You can read more about the event with the proceeds benefiting the St. [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

Impact Wrestling Rating

Last night’s Impact Wrestling did a 1.04 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,363,000 viewers on Spike TV. Impact Wrestling Ratings Archive [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

WWE Officials Working “Around The Clock” Trying To Negotiate A Deal For A Major Star To Appear At Wrestlemania XXVIII On Sunday; Details On The Main Event That WWE Wants To Announce One Year In Advance, How It Involves Complicated Contract Issues, Why A Firm Opponent Is Not In Place, More

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March 30, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 10

Justin Gabriel & Tyson Kidd Forming New Tag Team

Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd are forming a tag team that should appease many. WWE did an angle following their singles match on this week’s WWE Superstars that you can watch in this video. [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

John Cena Continues To Bury The Rock, Explains Animosity Against Him & Calling Him Out On Live TV

CBS DC has a new article online today featuring quotes from John Cena to promote Sunday’s Wrestlemania XXVIII match against The Rock. In it, Cena discusses his problems with The Rock: “The problem I have with Dwayne is the problem I’ve always had — you say you dig the gig, then f’n show up,” Cena [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Coverage from Last Night’s Wrestlemania Premiere Party, Tickets Still Available For The Pay-Per-View, More Rock vs. Cena Coverage

- WWE has coverage from last night’s Wrestlemania Premiere Party over on dot com at this link. Natalya interviews Big Show, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Cody Rhodes, Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus and others. - As of this writing there are still good seats available here on Ticketmaster.com for Wrestlemania XXVIII. The event is expected to [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Triple H Discusses Transition From Talent To Management, Favorite Wrestlemania Moment, The Ultimate Warrior

The Los Angeles Times has a new article online featuring a Q&A with Triple H. Below is an excerpt: Q: What is the biggest adjustment you have had to make in transitioning from full-time wrestler to full-time management? Full-time wrestlers have fewer meetings than full-time managers do. I spend time in meetings a lot. And wearing a [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Watch The Latest Z! True Long Island Story With Zack Ryder Here

Embedded in the video below is the latest episode of Z! True Long Island Story featuring Zack Ryder: [...]

March 30, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 3