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WWE Signs OVW Regular Marcus Anthony; New 3-Disc DVD Set On CM Punk In The Works

- WWE has signed Marcus Anthony to a developmental contract. Anthony was a regular in Ohio Valley Wrestling, which ironically enough, is the official developmental territory of TNA. (Thanks to WNW reader Fernando for his help with this information.) - WWE currently has a new three-disc DVD set in the works based on the life [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Federal Agent Poses As WWE Rep To Seize Websites That Linked To Pirated Telecasts

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security enforcement agent posed as a WWE representative last week and offered to buy various domain names from a Michigan man named Yonjo Quiroa. In reality, the agent was part of an operation to take down 16 websites owned by Quiroa, who is also known as Ronaldo Solano, that linked [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 34

Sting Pushing TNA For A Live Show, Says The Company Is More Popular In The UK Than US, His Status, More

Brian Fritz has a new interview online with Sting to promote tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling. You can listen in the video embedded below: [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 7

The Rock To Star In New Michael Bay Film

Vulture is reporting that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is slated for the lead role in a new Michael Bay film called Pain and Gain. According to their report, Ed Harris is in talks to co-star. Below is a synopsis of the movie courtesy of Vulture: A thriller about several boneheaded Miami bodybuilders whose plot to [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Cast & Crew Members Moving Into WWE Legend’s House This Week; More Details On Filming

The Desert Sun has more details regarding the production of “WWE Legend’s House,” a WWE Network original program. Cast and crew members are moving into the home in Rancho Mirage, California this week and are expected to be there through March 31st. The home is the former home of the late comic actor Harpo Marx [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Matt Hardy Back In Court Today

Matt Hardy was scheduled to be back in a Moore County, North Carolina court room today to respond to three felony drug charges, violation of a court order, driving while impaired and exceeding safe speed. Hardy is also scheduled for a court dates in Wake County, North Carolina on March 8th for driving while impaired [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 8

Why Vince McMahon Wouldn’t Allow CM Punk To Escort Chael Sonnen To The Octagon Last Weekend & How UFC’s Handling Of Brock Lesnar Played A Direct Role

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February 2, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 5

Pillow Talk Featuring Sarita; Official TNA Impact Wrestling Preview For Tonight

- The latest edition of Pillow Talk with SoCal Val features Sarita. You can watch it in the video embedded below: - Below is the official preview for tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling: - For the first time ever, IMPACT WRESTLING takes place from London, England, at Wembley Arena! - The epic event will feature [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Feeding Dolph Ziggler To Orton On Raw, Goldust vs. Cody Rhodes, Chris Jericho A Heel, Brodus Clay’s Gimmick

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 2, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 32

You Haven’t Seen The Last Of The Farting Diva

For the sickos that enjoyed the comedy segment with Natalya on last week’s Smackdown with Aksana and Teddy Long where Natalya passed gas, there are plans for it to continue. The plan is to book Natalya in a comedy role where her flatulence is highlighted. [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 50

John Morrison On When His Character Was Birthed, Why He Left WWE, Says Vince Needs To Delegate More, Going To TNA?

Josh Modaberi has a new interview online with John Morrison. Below is an excerpt: Q. In 2007 you were then drafted to ECW, where you became ECW Champion and formed another formidable tag team with The Miz, what was that experience like? The “Morrison” character was born in ECW… a child of spite and stardom. [...]

February 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Celebrity Wife Swap – Mick & Colette, A Love Story

Okay, I admit it, I sat down and watched Celebrity Wife Swap the other night. It’s not something I normally watch, but it was Mick Foley and we all know how I feel about him. I have to admit that I’m not a big Antonio Sabato Jr. fan, but I am of the right age [...]

February 2, 2012 Kendra Bunyon The Blog Spot 12

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 2, 2012 Brooks Oglesby TNA Spoilers 2

Full WWE Superstars Taping Results For Today

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February 2, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 2

WNW Premium Mailbag – Michael Cole’s Character & WWE’s Announce Philosophy, Ric Flair’s Friendship With Hulk Hogan, How John Laurinaitis Has So Much Stroke Despite Sour Relationships With WWE Higher-Ups, Angle’s Olympic Journey, Cena Booked To Look Weak?, Dolph Ziggler’s Future, Backstage Word On Two Awesome Raw Bouts

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February 1, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 2

Original Plans For The 30-Man Royal Rumble Match Revealed – Details On Two Workers, Other Than Sheamus, That Were Slated To Win The Match Earlier Last Week, Why Vince McMahon Changed His Mind, Reaction From The Creative Team

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February 1, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 19

Mick Foley Stars On Celebrity Wife Swap; Episode Now Available Online

Mick Foley starred in this week’s episode of ABC’s Celebrity Wife Swap, switching wives with Antonio Sabato, Jr. for a week. Foley ha the following to say about the episode on his Twitter: Thanks for all the Wife Swap feedback. I wish the warmth and fondness my family felt toward Cheryl could have been made [...]

February 1, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 3

Watch The Debut Episodes Of Three WWE YouTube Shows, Starring Santino Marella, Dolph Ziggler, More

Three more debut episodes of video series have been released on the official WWE YouTube channel, and are embedded below: Santino’s Foreign Exchange Dolph Ziggler Hosts WWE Download The Usos Host WWE Outside The Ring [...]

February 1, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 14

What You Won’t See On Smackdown, NHL Players Talk Wrestlemania, Sean Waltman & Marty Jannetty Interviews

- Big Show beat World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan via disqualification in a dark match main event after last night’s Smackdown taping in Omaha, Nebraska. The DQ was caused by interference by Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre. Show took them out after the match and Bryan left with AJ. - Jim Varsallone interviewed Florida Panthers [...]

February 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

WWE Hires Former Warner Bros. Exec To Head Up Creative & Development

Variety is reporting that WWE has hired former Reveille and Warner Brothers executive Eric Pankowski as Senior Vice President of creative and development. Pankowski will be responsible for WWE’s TV creative development, including reality and kids programming. He will manage the creative team as well as oversee the sale of programming to networks, studios and [...]

February 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

The Great Khali’s Return, Talent Working Injured, WWE Copying Zack Ryder, Kane’s Program With 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 1, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 56

The Undertaker Advertised For February 20th Raw Supershow

The Undertaker is being officially advertised for the February 20th edition of WWE Raw Supershow from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The promotional blurb from the venue’s website is as follows: “The Phenom” The UNDERTAKER will be live in Minneapolis to confront “The Game” TRIPLE H for the first time in over a year [...]

February 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Watch The First Episode Of “WWE Inbox” Here

One of the official WWE YouTube channel’s new features, WWE Inbox, has been launched. In this series, viewers can send in questions for Superstars via Twitter to @WWEInbox. The first episode is embedded below: [...]

January 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 8

RAW Is Blogged – Kiss This Future Endeavor!

I know a lot of people were very unhappy with the way the Royal Rumble went down. The only reason I’m unhappy is because in the end Stacy and I swapped our predictions, so I had Drew McIntyre and he had Sheamus, even though Sheamus was in my top three for the past month. I [...]

January 31, 2012 Kendra Bunyon Raw is Blogged 19

World Heavyweight Championship Match Set For Elimination Chamber (Smackdown Spoiler)

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January 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 26

*Spoilers* Smackdown Taping Results From Omaha, Nebraska

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January 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 28

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Omaha, Nebraska (Part 2)

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January 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 2

*Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results From Omaha, Nebraska

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January 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 6

WWE ’12 Legends DLC Pack Featuring Randy Savage, Batista, Mick Foley & More Released

WWE Games has announced that the “Legends Pack” of WWE ’12 downloadable content, as well as a patch, was released today. The pack, which is available for 99 cents, features Macho Man Randy Savage, Batista, Mick Foley, “Pre-Funk” Brodus Clay, and Masked Kane. Video previews for the included wrestlers are embedded below: Macho Man” Randy [...]

January 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 9

Post-Royal Rumble Raw Supershow Rating

Last night’s WWE Raw Supershow did as 3.6 cable rating off hours of 3.6 and 3.5 with an average viewing audience of 5,221,000 viewers on the USA Network. Raw Ratings Archive [...]

January 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

Watch The Latest Editions Of Smackdown & WWE Superstars Here

-Embedded in the videos below are the latest editions of WWE Superstars & Smackdown, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

January 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Full Details On The Sale Of New Japan Pro Wrestling – Selling Price, New Owner Says Their Goal Is To “Topple/Overthrow WWE”

Yuke’s Co. Ltd has finished selling all of New Japan Pro Wrestling to Bushiroad Inc. Early indication is that the promotion was sold for approximately 500 million yen which comes out to roughly $6,500,000. Bushiroad has been a financial backer of NJPW and picked up their support significantly in the past year. Their Chief Executive [...]

January 31, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 20

Watch Several Video Highlights From Last Night’s WWE Raw Supershow Here

Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s WWE Raw Supershow courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: Undertaker interrupts Triple H’s Performance Evaluation of John Laurinaitis Eve vs. Beth Phoenix – WWE Divas Championship Match [...]

January 31, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Details On Chris Jericho’s Busy Schedule – Works In Four Cities In Three Days

It’s been a busy last few days for Chris Jericho. Jericho held a “boot camp” at the new D1 Sports Training facility in Tampa, Florida on Saturday where he is co-owner. The camp was limited to 25 people and was said to be “intense.” Immediately following the camp, Jericho flew to Evansville, Indiana where he [...]

January 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

WWE’s Video Game Partner Issued A Delisting Notice From NASDAQ

Forbes is reporting that WWE’s video game partner THQ has been issued a delisting notice from NASDAQ due to their stock trading under the minimum of $1 for the past 30 days. They have 180 days to turn things around and start trading above a dollar for ten consecutive days or face being removed from [...]

January 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

Lilian Garcia’s Husband Says Evan Bourne Is In Rehab Right Now

Lilian Garcia’s husband Chris Jozeph said at the 33:32 mark of AfterBuzzTV’s post-Raw Supershow program that Evan Bourne is “in rehab right now” when the they were discussing Kofi Kingston’s match against R-Truth. You can watch the show on YouTube at this link. Bourne is currently serving a 60-day suspension from WWE for his second [...]

January 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 11

Video Previews Of WWE Download & Mick Foley On “Celebrity Wife Swap”

- WWE has posted a video preview of WWE Download on their official – YouTube channel. WWE Download is one of nine exclusive webisodes that are set to begin airing on the company’s official YouTube channel tomorrow: - Mick Foley will be featured on tonight’s edition of “Celebrity Wife Swap” on ABC. The show airs [...]

January 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Another Year-Long Wrestlemania Feud To Be Announced Again This Year?; Details On Who Could Be Involved, Why This Year May Not Be The End Of The Undertaker Defending “The Streak” At Wrestlemania, Vince McMahon Furious At UFC Officials, Backstage News On The Booking Of Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk

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January 31, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 8

Main Events For WWE Elimination Chamber Revealed

- Daniel Bryan will defend the World Heavyweight Championship in an Elimination Chamber match at the pay-per-view next month. Expect the participants to be announced at tonight’s Smackdown taping. - Speaking of Elimination Chamber, there are plans to blow-off John Cena vs. Kane at the pay-per-view so Cena can move on to an all-out program [...]

January 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 11

What You Didn’t See On Raw Supershow; Wrestlemania XXVIII Plans Take Shape

- John Cena beat Kane in a dark match main event after last night’s WWE Raw Supershow from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. - Plans for Wrestlemania XXVIII started to become a reality after last night’s Raw Supershow. The preliminary plans obviously have CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho and Triple H vs. The [...]

January 31, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7