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Impact Wrestling Results (2/23/12) – Follow The Yellow Brick Road To Victory Road

TNA Impact Results – 2/23/2012 From Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Impact Wrestling starts off with a video package, as usual. It showcases Bobby Roode and his great TNA World Title reign. He keeps on sliding on by to keep the title. He is the “it” factor of professional [...]

February 23, 2012 Alex Barie TNA Results 4

Fox Sports Covers Brandon Jacobs’ Appearance On Impact Wrestling; Dixie Carter Says She’s Discussing His Post-Football Career

-Fox Sports has a new article about Brandon Jacobs‘ appearance on Impact Wrestling and his possible future as a professional wrestler. In the article, Dixie Carter is quoted as saying the following: “If you watch Brandon on Impact Wrestling, you’ll see he has instincts you can’t teach and a real talent for this business. We [...]

February 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby TNA News 2

Trish Stratus Comments On Upcoming Movie With Amy “Lita” Dumas

Trish Stratus spoke to Diva-Dirt.com about her upcoming movie with former WWE Diva Amy “Lita” Dumas that was originally announced in 2010. Below is an excerpt: “We had gotten together about doing a remake of a movie called ‘Doctor Doom Versus the Wrestling Women’, and it’s [one of those] old school lucha [wrestling] films that [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 6

Backstage Reaction To Jesse Sorensen’s Serious Injury; Who Are His Co-Workers Blaming For The Botched Spot?, Not Everyone Supports The Hulk Hogan/Eric Bischoff Regime, What Some Of The TNA Originals Think Of The Company Today & Why Ric Flair & Other Top Names Must Get On Board If TNA Is Ever Going To Compete With WWE

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February 23, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 2

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Outside The Ring” With Randy Orton Here

The official WWE YouTube channel has uploaded the second episode of the Outside The Ring series. In this episode, Randy Orton films a commercial for the WWE ’12 video game. The video is embedded below: Thanks to WNW reader Logan Walker for sending  in the video. [...]

February 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Update On Shane McMahon, Inks Deal With Disney

Shane McMahon has facilitated a deal for YOU On Demand Holdings with Walt Disney Company to distribute video-on-demand Disney movies in China. You can read the full story by Reuters at this link. [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Behind-The-Scenes Special On The Rock vs. John Cena Airing On The USA Network Prior To Wrestlemania

- The USA Network will air a behind-the-scenes special to The Rock vs. John Cena on Monday, March 26, 2012 before Raw Supershow at 8 PM to promote their Wrestlemania XXVIII main event. [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Jesse Sorensen – “I Have A Long Road To Recovery Ahead”

Jesse Sorensen posted the following on Twitter: Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers. I have a long road to recovery ahead, but your support means the world to me. — Jesse Sorensen (@TNASorensen) February 23, 2012 Sorensen suffered a fractured C1 vertebrae in a match against Zema Ion at TNA Against All Odds [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Official Trailer For WWE WrestleFest App Released

The official THQ & WWE Games website has released the following trailer for the new WWE Wrestlefest game remake for iPhone and iPad. The trailer, which boasts over 30 Superstars and Legends, is embedded below: Click here for more information on the game. [...]

February 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

My Preference To Win Control Of The Brands, Success Of Daniel Bryan & Wade Barrett, Kharma Update, The Rock vs. John Cena

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. [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 25

Vince McMahon Blames WWE’s Disappointing Earnings On WWE Studios & TV Licensing, Discusses The WWE Network, More

WWE held a conference call with investors this morning to discuss their disappointing quarter four and overall earnings for 2011. WWE CFO George Barrios and Vince McMahon handled the call. Unfortunately I had to miss the call due to a family emergency (everything is OK) but I spoke to someone on the call and have [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

CM Punk Talks To HLN’s Showbiz Tonight About His Chris Brown Feud

CM Punk recently appeared on Showbiz Tonight on HLN to further discuss his issues with Chris Brown. The video is embedded below: [...]

February 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

SuperSmackdown Live Rating

Tuesday’s SuperSmackdown Live did a 1.7 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,326,000 viewers on SyFy. The show will repeat in the normal Smackdown timeslot tomorrow night. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Even More Coverage Of The CM Punk/Chris Brown Feud

- Wrestling News World reader Eric Cyrus sent word that Conan O’Brien mentioned the ongoing feud between WWE Champion CM Punk and R&B singer Chris Brown on his show last night. - WWE Champion CM Punk was on TMZ Live last night, Wrestling News World reader Dustyn sent word. You can watch the appearance at [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Official WWE PPV Buyrate Numbers For Hell In A Cell, Vengeance, Survivor Series & WWE TLC

For those that missed it in today’s WWE earnings report, below are the official buyrate numbers for the following pay-per-views: WWE Hell in a Cell – 182,000 (compared to 210,000 in 2010) WWE Vengeance – 121,000 (compared to 137,000 as Bragging Rights in 2010) Survivor Series 2011 – 281,000 (compared to 244,000 in 2010) WWE [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

WWE’s 2011 Fourth Quarter Earnings Revealed Here – Full Details On The Net Loss

- Below is a full report on WWE’s 2011 fourth quarter earnings along with official pay-per-view buy rate numbers: WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. Revenues totaled $112.9 million as compared to $122.5 million in the prior year quarter. Operating loss was ($13.1) million as compared to [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Bad News For WWE Revenue – Expected To Report A Net Loss Of $8.6 Million

WWE is scheduled to report 2011 fourth quarter earnings today and it isn’t good news. The company is expected to report a loss of $8.6 million (12 cents per diluted share) driven by higher costs. In comparison, the company had a net income of $8.1 million or 11 cents per share in the fourth quarter [...]

February 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Full Impact Wrestling Taping Results For Tonight

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. [...]

February 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby TNA Spoilers 1

Full WWE Superstars Taping Results For Today

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. [...]

February 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 0

CM Punk Discusses His Famous Promo From Last Summer, His Match At MITB, His Feelings On Smart Fans, More

CM Punk was recently interviewed by Pete Rosenberg, in which he discusses the last summer, starting with his legendary promo, his feelings on smart fans, his performance at last year’s Money In The Bank pay-per-view, his relationship with Triple H, and much more. The full interview is embedded below: [...]

February 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 6

Smackdown! or These ARE The Real Wrestlers!

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A BLOG, NOT A NEWS ARTICLE. THE FOLLOWING WRITINGS ARE THE OPINIONS OF A STAFF WRITER OF WRESTLING NEWS WORLD. THEY DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE OWNER OR THE OTHER MEMBERS OF STAFF. ALSO: COMMENTS ARE WELCOME AS LONG AS THEY PROVOKE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION OR CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. GRAMMAR/SPELLING IS [...]

February 22, 2012 The Choice Smackdown 7

Monday’s WWE Raw Supershow Rating

Monday’s WWE Raw Supershow did a 3.2 cable rating off hours of 3.3 and 3.19 with an average viewing audience of 4,629,000 viewers on the USA Network. [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

New Jack Fights Brian Knobbs Backstage At Indy Show In Florida Last Night

New Jack knocked out Brian Knobbs backstage at a Florida Underground Wrestling show last night in Clearwater. Apparently Knobbs started the night with a racially-charged comment and continued to talk trash in the locker room after the show. It was after the show New Jack walked up to him and punched him in the face. [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 22

Updated Wrestlemania XXVIII Lineup – Four Matches Announced

Four matches have now been announced for Wrestlemania XXVIII, they are as follows: Singles Match - The Rock vs. John Cena Hell in a Cell Match - The Undertaker vs. Triple H WWE Championship Match - CM Punk (c) vs. Chris Jericho World Heavyweight Championship Match - Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Sheamus Wrestlemania XXVIII will [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 26

More Mainstream Attention For CM Punk/Chris Brown; Watch Punk Discuss Brown On Hot 97 This Morning

- MTV News has a new article online recapping the war of words between WWE Champion CM Punk and R&B singer Chris Brown. Click here to read their coverage. - WWE Champion CM Punk was on Hot 97 this morning talking about Chris Brown. You can watch the appearance embedded in the video below: [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

Weekly Rundown (Early Edition) – Quick Week.

It isn’t hard to understand why this week’s rundown is early – there are no more big shows left for WWE for this week. Anyway, this is the 2nd PPV edition of the rundown, and so I bring you my predictions beforehand. Pre-Chamber predictions: CM Punk –pretty obvious here, Punk can’t possibly lose the title [...]

February 22, 2012 Guy Landau Landau Rundown 9

Maria Kanellis Discusses Working For ROH Over WWE, Recent Visit To WWE Raw, Talking With Vince McMahon

- The folks at Diva-Dirt.com sent in the following: Former WWE Diva turned First Lady of Ring of Honor, Maria Kanellis, joins us to talk about her first wrestling match in two years since her WWE release. This weekend, Kanellis faces fellow former Diva and current TNA star, Tara, in New York on her 30th [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray ROH 2

Photo Of Jennifer Hudson Backstage At Last Night’s Smackdown

As noted earlier, David Otunga’s family was at last night’s Smackdown in Rockford, Illinois for his homecoming. Jennifer Hudson was among them as Lilian Garcia posted a photo with her at this link. [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Hernandez Profiled By Local News Station In San Antonio; TNA’s Next Gut Check Workshop With D-Lo Brown

- Hernandez was featured by a local news station in San Antonio, Texas. You can watch it embedded in the video below: - TNA Impact Wrestling has another Gut Check workshop with D-Lo Brown scheduled prior to their March 3, 2012 live event in Dodge City, Kansas. The deadline to apply is next Monday at [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Watch The Latest Episodes Of WWE Inbox & Backstage Fallout Here

- Episode #4 of WWE Inbox is embedded in the video below: - The latest episode of Backstage Fallout from last night’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below:a [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

David Otunga’s Homecoming Celebrated; Speaking Today On Behalf Of Be a STAR; Wade Barrett Comments On Injury

- David Otunga’s family surprised him with a WWE cake at last night’s Smackdown taping in Rockford, Illinois for his homecoming. You can view a photo he Tweeted at this link. Speaking of Otunga, he’ll be speaking today at German Valley Elementary outside Rockford to discuss bullying and the be a STAR campaign. - Wade [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Watch The Latest Episodes Of WWE Inbox & Backstage Fallout – Smackdown Here

The latest episodes of “WWE Inbox” and Smackdown’s “Backstage Fallout” are embedded in the videos below, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: WWE Inbox Smackdown Backstage Fallout [...]

February 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Heat On Shaq?, How Daniel Bryan Gained WWE’s Confidence, More Be a STAR Hypocrisy, Vladimir Kozlov

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. [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 30

WNW Premium Mailbag – WNW’s Traffic, Decision To Replace Orton With Santino, Orton’s Career Shortened Because Of Multiple Concussions?, Will I Be Attending Wrestlemania?, TNA Live, Santino Marella’s Status In WWE, Booking Of Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk, HBK’s Involvement In HHH/Undertaker, Chris Brown’s Feud With CM Punk, Backstage Hate For The Rock, More Wrestlemania Plans

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February 22, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 6

What You Didn’t See On Last Night’s Smackdown; Brodus Clay Tells WNW Reader He’ll Be Back In Two Weeks

- Wrestling News World reader Jon Robertson sent in the following: Daniel Bryan retained the World Heavyweight Championship by DQ when Cody Rhodes came down and hit the Beautiful Disaster on the Big Show. Rhodes and D-Bryan proceeded to attack Big Show until CM Punk ran down to make the save. Bryan took a GTS [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

WWE Says There Are No Wrestlemania XXVIII Plans For Shaquille O’Neal

WWE reported today on dot com that Shaquille O’Neal is not scheduled to appear at Wrestlemania XXVIII in Miami, Florida on April 1, 2012. The official website specifically mentions HollyWoodLife.com’s report from the weekend. Click here for coverage by WWE.com. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Patrick Peralta, Borgi83 and Logan Walker for sending this [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

The Ultimate Warrior Releases Pilot For His Reality Show, “The Warrior Show”

The Ultimate Warrior has released a pilot episode to “The Warrior Show,” a reality show in which Warrior attempts to motivate people to change their lives.  In this episode, Warrior works with metalcore band Asking Alexandria. The episode is embedded below: [...]

February 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby Other News 12

Smackdown 2/21/12 – GMs Face Off

This Live Super Smackdown starts with music and pyro. In Ring Segment Lilian announces D-Bry to the ring. He comes out with AJ in tow. AJ in a very cropped tank and tight gray skinny jeans. Stills from Sheamus attacking D-Bry after the Elimination Chamber Sunday. D-Bry clears his throat on mic. He says in [...]

February 21, 2012 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 25

Chris Brown Says He Misses The Real Wrestlers, Takes Another Shot At CM Punk

- The following is from the official Twitter account of R&B singer Chris Brown: I miss the real wrestlers! ( Hacksaw Jim duggan, Brett the hitman hart, coco beware, rowdy roddy piper) #Notnopunks — Chris Brown(@chrisbrown) February 22, 2012 WWE is clearly making an angle out of the comments exchanged by CM Punk and Brown. [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 51

CM Punk Responds To Chris Brown With Scathing Video

CM Punk has continued his Twitter feud with Chris Brown with the following video, in which he says to Brown, among other things: “I will choke you out and make you feel as weak and as powerless and scared and alone as any woman who has had the misfortune of knowing a sad, cowardly little boy [...]

February 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 38