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CM Punk Nominated For Award, Today’s Wrestlemania XXIX Press Conference, Randy Orton’s Injury

- Wrestling News World reader Robi sent word that CM Punk has been nominated for Most Metal Athlete for Revolver Magazine’s 2012 Golden Gods Awards. Punk will go up against MMA star Gina Carano, motocross racer, Brian Deegan, MLB star Evan Longoria, NBA player Dirk Nowitzki and NFL star Mitch Petrus. Go here for more. [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 15

Chris Hero Gets WWE Name, Bad News For Evan Bourne, Sheamus Films Kmart Commercial

- Former Ring of Honor star Chris Hero is working as Kassius Ohno in WWE’s Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory. You can view his biography at this link. - Evan Bourne has been removed from the WWE Raw Supershow opener which doesn’t bode well for his future in the company. I reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 21

Production Begins On WWE ’13 – What All Was Accomplished Last Week, Surprising Names With TNA Contracts Do Motion Capture Work, Austin Aries Missed, More

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February 16, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 1

WWE Games Teasing Announcement On February 21

The following images, featuring Randy Savage and Randy Orton, have been posted to the official WWE Games Facebook page and the WWE THQ website, hinting at “getting closer to something” on February 21: [...]

February 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

Chris Hero Added To FCW Roster With New Name

Former Ring of Honor star Chris Hero has officially been added to the Florida Championship Wrestling roster, under the name Kassius Ohno. Hero was signed by WWE earlier this month. Click here to view his roster page. [...]

February 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 9

TNA Returning To New Orleans, Commentary For This Week’s Impact Wrestling, Submit Your Question For Top TNA Talent

- TNA has announced they’ll be returning to the Lakefront Arena at the University of New Orleans on May 10, 2012. - Commentary for tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling was inserted in post-production by Mike Tenay and Taz. Taz was unable to work the taping on Monday night due to the death of his brother-in-law. [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

The Rock Says He Will Appear At Wrestlemania XXIX Next Year

The Rock announced at today’s Wrestlemania XXIX press conference that he will appear at next year’s show from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This will mark three consecutive Wrestlemania appearances for The Rock who was the guest host of Wrestlemania XXVII last year and of course will main event Wrestlemania XXVIII this year [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 28

Report: Jesse Sorensen Released From The Hospital

PWInsider is reporting that Jesse Sorensen has been released from the hospital and is at his home in Tampa, Florida. Given the fact that he suffered fractured C1 vertebrae on Sunday, that’s nothing short of incredible. Kurt Angle said Monday night that doctor’s were projecting a one year timetable for his recovery. [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 10

Wrestlemania XXIX Coming To East Rutherford, New Jersey On April 7, 2013 – Official Press Release

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was joined by Vince McMahon, New York Giants President John Mara, New York Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson, NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta and WWE’s John Saboor to announce today that Wrestlemania XXVIX will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on April 7, 2013. [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Heat On Alberto Del Rio, The Tag Team Division In WWE, The Way Divas Are Pushed, Brodus Clay’s Disappearance

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February 16, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 21

Chyna Wraps Wrestling-Themed Porno Featuring Nine Different Actors Portraying Everyone From Hogan To Cena

Chyna is returning to her roots… kind of. TMZ reported today the former WWF Intercontinental and WWF Women’s Champion just wrapped a pro wrestling-themed pornographic film. There were nine different actors portraying everyone from Hulk Hogan to John Cena. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending us the TMZ link. [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 30

Kurt Angle Discusses Olympic Comeback Attempt – April Qualifiers, Overcoming Painkiller Abuse & Broken Necks, Family Doubt

The BBC has a new article online highlighting Kurt Angle’s attempt to land a spot on the US amateur wrestling team for the 2012 Olympics. “I had to give it a lot of thought, it didn’t just come out of my head and say I’m going to try for Olympics,” he says. “What are my [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Bully Ray Talks About Breaking Up Team 3D; TNA Impact Wrestling Coming To West Virginia

- The UK Sun has a new article featuring quotes from Bully Ray. The piece highlights his success in singles competition and he talks about splitting up Team 3D. “There have been plenty of people that told me I should have broken away from Team 3D a long time ago, but I kept it together [...]

February 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 10

Full Impact Wrestling Taping Results For Tonight

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February 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby TNA Spoilers 4

Full WWE Superstars Taping Results For Today

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February 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 1

Watch This Week’s WWE NXT Here

Embedded in the video below is last night’s WWE NXT in its entirety, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

February 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Eve Discusses Her Closest Friends In WWE, What Inspired Her To Become A Diva, More

Slim Jim recently conducted an interview with Eve, in which she discussed her friends in the Divas’ locker room, what inspired her to become a WWE Diva, and more. The interview is embedded below: [...]

February 15, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 13

View The Official WrestleMania 29 Logo Here

The official logo for WrestleMania 29 at MetLife Stadium has been released by WWE, and is posted below: [...]

February 15, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 12

Tickets For Mick Foley’s WrestleMania Raffle Now On Sale

Tickets for Mick Foley‘s WrestleMania Weekend Raffle to benefit RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, are on sale until March 15 at 11:00 AM ET. Tickets are $2 each with a minimum purchase of 5 tickets. The grand prize announced is as follows: Winner and a guest will receive 2 Club Level seats to [...]

February 15, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

WrestleMania 29 Officially Being Held At MetLife Stadium In New Jersey

The official WWE website has announced that WrestleMania 29 will take place on April 7, 2013 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, confirming earlier reports. A press conference will be held tomorrow at the stadium at 11:00 AM, led by Vince McMahon, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, New York Giants President & CEO [...]

February 15, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 15

Report: New Jersey Governor To Make Wrestlemania 29 Announcement Official On Thursday

NJBiz.com is reporting that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will announce on Thursday that Wrestlemania 29 will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The news comes as no surprise as news first leaked last month when Triple H was in town to meet with city and state officials about hosting the show. [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Jim Ross Gives His Thoughts On Monday’s Raw Supershow; Says Santino Replacing Randy Orton Is A Jaw Dropper

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. In it, he gives his thoughts on Monday’s WWE Raw Supershow and reaction to Santino Marella replacing Randy Orton in the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match. Below is an excerpt: The HHH/HBK in ring segment was compelling. I could have listened all night to [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 27

Advertised Matches For This Weekend’s TNA Live Events In West Virginia; Wrestling News World Sponsoring A Radio Remote Live On Location

While I said in today’s Premium Mailbag I wouldn’t be posting this until Friday, TNA has released the lineup for this weekend’s live events in West Virginia. The advertised matches are as follows: - World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode vs Jeff Hardy - James Storm vs Bully Ray - Knockouts Champion Gail Kim vs Tara [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

WNW Premium Mailbag – Major Announcement Regarding This Weekend, TNA High up On Magnus, WWE Talent Balancing Life On The Road & Family, Dream Match Scenarios For Wrestlemania Next Year, Randy Savage’s Relationship With Vince McMahon & My Reminder About The WWE Hall Of Fame, Botched Spots, Michael Cole & Jim Ross

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February 15, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 1

Recapping The Changes To TNA’s Creative Team

Vince Russo is officially gone from TNA Impact Wrestling and rumors continue to run rampant regarding the company’s creative structure. Russo and TNA agreed to part without speaking bad about one another as became evident in Dixie Carter’s formal statement and comments from Hulk Hogan. Much of the discussion as of late has had to [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 12

Video Preview For This Week’s Post-Against All Odds Edition Of Impact Wrestling

TNA has released the following video preview of this week’s post-Against All Odds edition of Impact Wrestling: Full taping results for Thursday’s episode are now online at this link. [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Watch The Latest Edition Of WWE Inbox Here

The latest edition of WWE Inbox is now online. You can watch it embedded in the video below: “WWE Inbox” – Episode 3 [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Updated WWE Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View Lineup; Live Coverage Sunday At 8 PM EST

The following matches have been announced for Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view: Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship - World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan defending against Big Show, WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, The Great Khali, Wade Barrett & Santino Marella Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship - WWE Champion CM Punk [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

WWE & 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment To Release Three New Films

WWE Studios has partnered with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment to release three films that will be DVD premiere titles, Deadline.com reported today. The first film is called The Marine: Homefront and will be the latest installment of the franchise that started with the 2006 Fox theatrical release of The Marine that starred John Cena [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff Comment On Changes To TNA’s Creative Structure

- Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff have weighed in on Vince Russo leaving TNA Impact Wrestling and Dave Lagana getting an increased role. The following is from their official Twitter accounts: Glad to see Russo and TNA still on good terms. HH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 15, 2012 Welcome David Lagana! Had the opportunity [...]

February 15, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 8

WWE Spoils Elimination Chamber Change, Brodus Clay Extinct Already?, Upcoming Programs On WWE TV

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February 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 14

The Undertaker’s Hair Featured, Randy Orton’s Botched RKO On Raw Supershow, CM Punk & Stroke Backstage, Hating The Babyface In 2012

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February 15, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 27

Big Change Made To Smackdown Elimination Chamber Match (Smackdown Spoiler)

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February 15, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 43

*Spoilers* Smackdown Taping Results From Fresno, California

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February 15, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 34

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Fresno, California (Part 2)

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February 14, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 0

*Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results From Fresno, California

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February 14, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 3

Top WWE Star Suffers Concussion; Out Of Elimination Chamber Match

Randy Orton suffered a concussion during his singles match against Big Show (in which Daniel Bryan interfered) at last night’s WWE Raw Supershow from San Diego, California. Orton will not be medically cleared to compete by Sunday and as a result will be unable to participate in the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match for the World [...]

February 14, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 40

RAW Is Blogged – One Day This Will All Be Mine!

I have to say that I really enjoyed RAW last night. While there were a couple of questionable moments, I thought a lot of RAW. I think they’re doing a strong job of setting up for both the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania. While, as always, I have so much to say, I’m going to jump [...]

February 14, 2012 Kendra Bunyon Raw is Blogged 21

Impact Wrestling Taping Results From Orlando, Florida (2/23) *Spoilers*

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February 14, 2012 Richard Gray TNA Spoilers 1

Kurt Angle Provides An Update On Jesse Sorensen, Spike TV President At Impact, Taping Results Coming Soon

- Kurt Angle Tweeted that Jesse Sorensen is moving his arms and legs. He said the doctor’s are projecting a one year recovery time frame. Angle says he’ll be back in four months. As of this writing the Tweet is no longer featured on Angle’s page. - Spike TV President Kevin Kay was at last [...]

February 14, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 9