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Watch The Opening Video For Sunday’s TNA Against All Odds Here

TNA Wrestling has posted the opening video to Sunday’s Against All Odds pay-per-view on its official YouTube channel. You can view it embedded below: Be sure to stay with WrestlingNewsWorld.com, as we will have full coverage of the event as it happens on Sunday night. [...]

February 11, 2012 Brooks Oglesby TNA News 0

JR Remembers “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig; Discusses Possibility Of Kurt Angle Or Sting Going To WWE, HBK’s Return To Raw, More

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -“Thoughts on the late, Curt Hennig?” Obviously, he died too soon. I loved being around him. He was the life of the party and made everyone laugh. Loved his approach to life as in making every day fun and, granted, some days [...]

February 11, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

WWE Looking To Raid The Rosters Of Their Competition, Diva Injured On Raw, John Laurinaitis Still Raw GM, Triple H Chews Out The Miz Over Botched Spot, WWE Signs Top ROH Star, The Rock In WWE’s Post-Wrestlemania Plans, Full WWE HoF Class Of 2012 Revealed, Details On TNA’s New Approach To Acquiring Talent, Member Of TNA Management Being Forced Out?, Ask WNW Archive & All The Big News From This Past Week

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February 11, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Newsletters 0

Weekly Rundown: Weak Week

Feel free to do your own rundown via the comment section in the future (writing little notes as you watch the shows could be very engaging and fun – give it a try and tell us via the comment section what you wound up with) A reminder: This blog reflects MY views, and my views [...]

February 11, 2012 Guy Landau Landau Rundown 8

Watch Last Night’s Smackdown Here – What Did You Think Of The Broadcast?

WWE has posted last night’s Smackdown on their official YouTube channel. You can watch in the video embedded below. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: [...]

February 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Watch The Rock On “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” Here

The Rock was a guest on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” last night. You can watch the appearance embedded in the video below: [...]

February 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Watch The Latest Episodes Of Foreign Exchange & Backstage Fallout – Smackdown Here

The latest episodes of “Foreign Exchange” and “Backstage Fallout” are embedded in the videos below courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: “Foreign Exchange with Santino Marella” – Episode 2 Exclusive backstage interviews from SmackDown – “Backstage Fallout” [...]

February 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Alberto Del Rio Claims To Have Legitimate Dislike For The Miz – Says He’s Like A Little Girl

Alberto Del Rio made an appearance on 95.7 The Game in San Fransisco yesterday to promote tonight’s Smackdown live event in San Francisco and was very candid in his comments. He said early in the interview he didn’t like most of the boys in the locker room when asked if they hung-out outside of work. [...]

February 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 53

Rey Mysterio In Indiana Today; Watch The Latest Episode Of WWE Presents Here

- Rey Mysterio will be signing autographs today at the World of Wheels at the Indiana State Fairgrounds today from 1-3 PM. (Thanks to WNW reader Matt Hartzell for sending this in.) - The latest edition of “WWE Presents” – The Bellas tour West Point is online embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling [...]

February 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Sheamus To Face A Returning Alberto Del Rio In Bakersfield On Sunday

Bakersfield.com has a new article online promoting Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live event in the city. The piece features a quote from 2012 Royal Rumble winner Sheamus where he talks about staying up late at night as a child to watch Royal Rumble in his native Ireland. “We were five hours ahead of the United States, [...]

February 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

WWE’s Latest WCW-Themed DVD – Clash Of The Champions

WWE’s latest WCW-themed DVD will be centered around “Clash of the Champions.” The set will cover 1988 through 1997. The release date is set for May 22, 2012. You can view the listing on Amazon at this link. [...]

February 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

WWE Smackdown Results (2/10): First Time Ever, Orton vs. Bryan!

World Wrestling Entertainment presents Smackdown Date: 2/10/2012 From: Tulsa, OK Sheamus makes his way out to kick off the show. He reminds us that he won the Royal Rumble and he is now allowed to be in the main event at WrestleMania. Now, he has to decide which championship to go after. He is going [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE Results 4

SyFy & WWE Announce Official Details On Next SuperSmackdown Live

- SyFy issued the following press release on the upcoming SuperSmackdown Live: SYFY PRESENTS “SUPERSMACKDOWN LIVE” TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 8PM NEW YORK – February 10, 2012 – Following the strong ratings of Syfy’s first two SuperSmackDown Live specials, Syfy and WWE today announced the next WWE SuperSmackDown Live special will air Tuesday, February 21 [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Impact Wrestling Rating

Last night’s edition of Impact Wrestling, the go-home to TNA Against All Odds, did a 1.05 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,502,000 viewers on Spike TV. We’ll have more shortly. Impact Wrestling Ratings Archive [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 7

Congratulations To Heath Slater

Congratulations are in order for Heath Slater as he and his wife are expecting their first child. Slater and his high school sweetheart were married late last year in his home state of West Virginia. [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 22

Mick Foley Comments On Working 30-Man Royal Rumble; Raw Supershow Coming To Pittsburgh In May

- The Daily Star has a new article online featuring quotes from Mick Foley. In it, he speaks on his inclusion in the 30-man Royal Rumble match: “I had to sit back afterwards and think about all the things that had transpired in the five or six minutes I was out there. I realized just [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

WWE Raw House Show Results (2/10/12) – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Below are quick results from today’s WWE Raw live event from Zayed Sports City International Tennis Complex in Abu Dhabi, UAE: * WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger b. Alex Riley to retain * Michael McGillicutty b. Drew McIntyre * WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo b. Mason Ryan & Santino Marella to retain [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 4

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: [...]

February 10, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 4

Tajiri’s SMASH Promotion Running Its Final Show In March

The MMA/pro wrestling promotion SMASH of former WWE star Tajiri is shutting down. The final show will take place on March 14, 2012. The company is blaming the poor economy as well as the earthquake for the closure. At this point this could be a hiatus for the pro wrestling side of the promotion as [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 0

Michael McGillicutty Remembers His Father, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, On The Anniversary Of His Death

“Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, died on February 10, 2003, nine years ago today. His son Michael McGillicutty took to Twitter today to reflect: February 10th. A day I just can’t forget… My dad, my best friend… He past away 9 years ago… I miss u dad. I miss u so much! I love you — [...]

February 10, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 14

Weekend TNA Schedule – One Live Event, Against All Odds, Next Week’s TV Tapings

TNA Impact Wrestling will hold a live event tonight from The Constant Center in Norfolk, Virginia. For information on tickets and the advertised lineup, click here On Sunday, TNA will hold their Against All Odds pay-per-view from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. You can view the [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Weekend WWE Schedule – Raw In The Middle East, Smackdown In California, Seeking Reports

Below is this weekend’s WWE schedule: Raw: Tonight from the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Complex in Abu Dhabi, UAE (more info) Saturday from the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Complex in Abu Dhabi, UAE (more info) Smackdown: Saturday from Cow Palace in San Francisco, California (more info) Sunday from the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Wrestling Books I Liked & Disliked, Where’s Abyss?, Austin Aries In WWE ’12, Merchandise At Live Events

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 10, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 17

Former WWE Tough Enough Contestant Returning To MMA

Former WWE Tough Enough contestant Jeremiah Riggs will be returning to his Mixed Martial Arts roots. Wrestling News World reader Bradley Webber sent word that Riggs will face the undefeated Trey Houston at Bellator 61 on March 16, 2012. Jeremiah discusses his return at this link. [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Final TNA Against All Odds Lineup – Live Coverage On Sunday At 8 PM EST

Below is the final advertised lineup for TNA Against All Odds. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage of the show on Sunday night beginning at 8 PM EST here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com: Four-Way Match for the TNA Championship - Bobby Roode (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. James Storm vs. Bully Ray TNA Tag Team Championship Match [...]

February 10, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 7

The Rock: “On A Personal Note, There Is No Greater Opponent For Me For This WrestleMania Than John Cena”

The Rock recently took part in an interactive chat on ESPN Sportsnation to talk about his upcoming match at WrestleMania XXVIII against John Cena, as well as to promote his movie, Journey 2. When asked which he finds more demanding, being in the ring or in front of the camera, he responded: “Being in front of [...]

February 10, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 21

Watch Several Video Highlights From Last Night’s Impact Wrestling From London, England Here

Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s edition of Impact Wrestling, courtesy of the official TNA YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade. Sting and James Storm vs Bobby Roode and Bully Ray AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels Magnus and Samoa Joe Talk About Against [...]

February 10, 2012 Brooks Oglesby TNA News 0

ROH Newswire For February 9th

ROH Wrestling sent out their latest Newswire today, which is posted below: - Ring of Honor is ready for our Cincinnati debut on February 17th and signed yesterday, it will be “Unbreakable” Michael Elgin vs. Adam Cole! Also don’t forget that Davey Richards & Kyle O’Reilly will challenge for the ROH World Tag Team Titles when they [...]

February 10, 2012 Brooks Oglesby ROH 0

Watch This Week’s WWE Superstars Here

Embedded in the video below is this week’s edition of WWE Superstars, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

February 10, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Full Smackdown 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 10, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 6

TNA/IW Blog Zone – Stick That In Your Funk & Wagnalls

As anyone who reads my blogs know, I don’t read spoilers – unless it’s something absurd that everyone is already talking about – then I will peek, but also will tell everyone I peeked before starting this. Well, I didn’t peek, but I did check to make sure that this show was taped outside the [...]

February 10, 2012 Kendra Bunyon IW Blog Zone 13

JR Discusses Who’s Missing From The WWE Hall Of Fame, The Problem With Today’s Young Talent, His Dream Matches, More

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -”Who should be in the WWE HOF?” How do I honestly answer that question other than to provide an opinion which automatically begins debate over someone’s favorite that I didn’t mention? It’s the old damned if you do, damned if you [...]

February 9, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 11

Impact Wrestling Results (2/9/12) – Kissing His Title Good-bye

Impact Wrestling Results – 2/9/2012 From Wembley Stadium in London, England Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Impact Wrestling kicks off this week with a video. It has TNA coming from London, England. Not only that, but it is set to Star Wars music. It it a Star Wars theme as they transition to Eric [...]

February 9, 2012 Alex Barie TNA Results 4

WWE Raw House Show Results (2/09/12) – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Below are quick results from today’s WWE live event from Zayed Sports City International Tennis Complex in Abu Dhabi, UAE: * Alex Riley b. Drew McIntyre * Primo & Epico b. Mason Ryan & Santino Marella * Michael McGillicutty b. David Otunga * Kofi Kingston b. Chris Jericho * WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger [...]

February 9, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 13

WNW Premium Mailbag – The Undertaker’s Hair, Comparing Drew McIntyre To Dolph Ziggler, Vince McMahon Gets Tired?; How He Has 100% Control Of WWE, WWE Interested In TNA Stars Such As AJ Styles?, Averno’s Status With WWE, Steve Austin’s Involvement At Wrestlemania & Why WWE Has To Be Careful

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February 9, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 2

Matt Hardy Needs Back Surgery

Matt Hardy recently stated that he’s going to let God lead him where he’s going to go when asked about his future in pro wrestling. Hardy stated that he has to have back surgery and will have to evaluate where he stands physically before returning to the ring. [...]

February 9, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 14

Footage Of The WWE Raw Press Conference Today In Abu Dhabi

The National Newspaper has posted footage from today’s WWE press conference in Abu Dhabi. You can watch the footage embedded in the videos below: WWE superstar John Cena performs Attitude Adjustment on Kane at top of Burj Khalifa The WWE RAW World Tour will be held for the first time in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at [...]

February 9, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

WWE Plays Up Risky R-Truth Spot; Footage Of Him In Last Year’s Elimination Chamber Match

WWE didn’t ignore the risky R-Truth spot from Monday’s Raw Supershow that left The Miz with backstage heat. The company website posted an article on their official website, playing up the spot by writing: R-Truth performed a slingshot somersault over the top rope onto The Miz, who was outside the ring. Although the aerial attack [...]

February 9, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Dave Batista Shows Off New Look

- Dave Batista shows off a new look embedded in the video below: As noted earlier this week, the former WWE star has a role in the new Vin Diesel movie “Riddick.” The flick is currently filming in Montreal. [...]

February 9, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 13

Watch The Latest TNA Spin Cycle With Magnus, Robbie E & ODB Here

The latest edition of TNA Spin Cycle features JB with Eric Young, Magnus, Robbie E & ODB. You can watch it embedded in the video below couresty of the company’s official YouTube channel: [...]

February 9, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0