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Zach Gowen Discusses His Run In WWE, Struggle With Drugs & Alcohol, What He’s Doing Now

Arda Ocal sent in the following highlights from an interview he did with Zach Gowen: Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) and Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) of #Aftermath Radio on thescore.com and iTunes chat with former WWE superstar Zach Gowen. Highlights: What made him decide to enter Professional Wrestling despite losing his leg to cancer, and what kind of [...]

February 7, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 5

WWE Raw Supershow Rating

Last night’s WWE Raw Supershow did a 3.3 cable rating off hours of 3.34 and 3.17 with an average viewing audience of 4,619,000 viewers. Raw Ratings Archive [...]

February 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Lilian Garcia’s Husband Says He Was Misinformed & Evan Bourne Isn’t In Rehab

Last week we reported that Lilian Garcia’s husband Chris Jozeph said on AfterBuzz TV’s post-Raw Supershow program that Evan Bourne is “in rehab right now.” Jozeph admitted last night he was misinformed and Bourne is not in a rehabilitation facility. For the record, neither I nor WrestlingNewsWorld.com reported that Evan Bourne was in rehab. We [...]

February 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Details On TNA Impact Wrestling’s New Approach At Acquiring Talent – How They Have Been Able To Bolster Their Roster, Cut Expenses & Protect Against A WWE Talent Raid; Why Some Are Worried WWE Is Going To Go Directly At Ring Of Honor & Dragon Gate USA & What ROH Has Done To Prevent From Losing Top Guys

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February 7, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 3

Kharma Not At Raw Supershow; Update On One Of WWE’s Top Divas

Kharma wasn’t backstage at last night’s WWE Raw Supershow and was actually visiting her old publicist Shannon Rose at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. At this point it’s unknown when Kharma is going to return full-time to WWE television. [...]

February 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Backstage Fallout Featuring Daniel Bryan, Tamina & David Otunga

The latest edition of “Backstage Fallout” from last night’s WWE Raw Supershow is now online. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan, Tamina and David Otunga are featured. You can watch in the video embedded below courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

February 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Disappointing WWE Star, Injury Updates On Del Rio, Christian & Mysterio, AJ Styles to WWE?, Kevin Nash vs, Undertaker

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 7, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 30

Triple H Meets With The Miz Over R-Truth Spot, Chris Hero Signed By WWE, What You Didn’t See On Raw Supershow

- Triple H met with The Miz about failing to catch R-Truth after his over-the-top-rope somersault plancha on last night’s Raw Supershow. Truth is fine after the spot but Hunter was “pretty upset” over it and let The Miz know as much backstage. - Chris Hero was at Florida Championship Wrestling in Tampa yesterday and [...]

February 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 30

Watch The Latest Episode Of WWE Download With Dolph Ziggler Here

The latest edition of “WWE Download” with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

February 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Signs Lingerie Football League Player; John Laurinaitis Remains Interim Raw GM

- WWE has signed Danielle Moinet to a developmental contract. Moinet is a former model and Lingerie Football League player and will be working in Florida Championship Wrestling as Summer Rae. (Thanks to WNW reader Fernando for sending this in.) - As the storyline goes, John Laurinaitis remains the Interim Raw GM after his “presentation” [...]

February 7, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Watch The Rock’s Appearance On The Tonight Show With Jay Leno Here

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson‘s appearance last night on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno is embedded in the videos below: [...]

February 7, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 4

Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings – Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan, Seeking Correspondents

WWE will tape the Smackdown portion of this week’s WWE Superstars, this week’s WWE NXT, and this week’s Smackdown tonight from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton is scheduled for Smackdown, and the advertised dark match main event is Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett.  Click here for local event information. We are still [...]

February 7, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

John Cena, The Undertaker, The Miz, & Kofi Kingston In Running For Cartoon Network Award

John Cena, The Undertaker, The Miz, & Kofi Kingston are the four nominees for this year’s “Here to Rumble” Award in the Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards. The fan-voted award for the Superstar with the best entrance. The Hall of Game Awards will be hosted by Shaquille O’Neal, and air on February 20th at [...]

February 7, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 3

John Cena Set To Serve As Honorary Starter At This Year’s Daytona 500

As announced on this week’s Raw Supershow, John Cena will serve as the Honorary Starter of the 54th annual Daytona 500 on February 26. Cena was invited to the NASCAR event by racer Carl Edwards, who said: “I am honored to come here on behalf of NASCAR and everyone at the Daytona 500 to invite [...]

February 7, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

R-Truth Injury Update

During the main event of this week’s Raw Supershow, R-Truth attempted an over-the-top-rope somersault plancha onto The Miz, but Miz failed to break his fall. This caused R-Truth to land hard on his back, making his head whip back onto the floor. This effectively removed him from the match and required officials to help him [...]

February 7, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 20

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE Spoilers 1

Eve Injured On Tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow

Eve suffered a broken nose on tonight’s edition of WWE Raw Supershow during the eight-Divas tag team match. The injury occurred after she was stiffed by Beth Phoenix. Eve went to the back after she tagged out as she was bleeding heavily and required treatment. [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Stipulation Confirmed For John Cena vs. Kane At WWE Elimination Chamber

John Cena will face Kane in an Ambulance Match at WWE Elimination Chamber. WWE Elimination Chamber will take place Sunday, February 19, 2012 from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We’ll have full coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Chris Jericho To Enter Elimination Chamber Last

Chris Jericho will enter the Raw Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship last after his win in the six-pack challenge on tonight’s Raw Supershow. WWE Elimination Chamber will take place Sunday, February 19, 2012 from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We’ll have full coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

RAW Results 2/6/12 – Beep, Beep, Beep

RAW this week starts with video of Triple H out to fire Laurinaitis last week, then GONG. Narration states Taker rose and made his intentions clear. What’s Trip’s reaction? Music and pyro. There will be a Six-Pack Challenge to be the last person in the Elimination Chamber Match. Also, D-Bry will face Big Show. In [...]

February 6, 2012 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 17

Smackdown Rating

Last week’s Smackdown did a 2.19 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 3,194,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Are You Serious Bro? – Hulk Hogan Asked To Join Metallica & Turns Down Oscar-Nominated Film, A Hart Appalled Over A Farting Diva, Why You’d Still Ride With Kelly Kelly, Who Spiked JR’s Coffee & If You Think You’ve Had A Bad Day…

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February 6, 2012 Richard Gray Editorials 4

Batista Confirmed As A Cast Member In Vin Diesel’s “Riddick”

Dave Batista will be a cast member in “Riddick” starring Vin Diesel. Below is the official press release: Long-Awaited Third Chapter in the Saga Starts Production in Montreal UNIVERSAL PICTURES 100TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO Universal Pictures 100th Anniversary Logo. (PRNewsFoto/Universal Pictures) LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES MONTREAL, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Pictures, One Race [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 4

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (2/05/12) – Salt Lake City, Utah

Below are quick results from yesterday’s WWE Smackdown live event from the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah: * The Great Khali b. Jinder Mahal * Yoshi Tatsu b. Drew McIntyre. After the match WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes came out and took out Yoshi Tatsu. * Jimmy & Jey Uso b. Heath Slater [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 1

WWE Looking To Raid The Rosters Of Their Competition; Details On Why Officials In Competing Companies Are Concerned They Could Be Losing Some Of Their Top Guys, Who Is Being Targeted, Have Contracts Been Formally Offered?, What WWE Is Looking To Do With The Talent

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February 6, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 4

The Miz Films A Cameo, Brodus Clay Gets A Chance To Sharpen His In-Ring Work, More On The Upcoming Live Smackdown

- The Miz filmed a cameo in a movie called “Stainless Steel” and also features WWE’s Matt Striker and Layla. The flick is due out in August. - Brodus Clay has been working longer matches on live events to give him an opportunity to sharpen his in-ring skills as the squash matches booked for television [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 14

The Miz Talks About This Week’s WWE Raw Tour Of Abu Dhabi

WWE will tour the Middle East this week with three Raw live events in Abu Dhabi. The Miz did an interview with the Khaleej Times to promote the shows. Below is an excerpt: What do you make of the UAE? I have no idea what to expect really, but I know we have lots of [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Exclusive Backstage Interviews From Last Week’s Smackdown

WWE posted the following on their official YouTube channel: Natalya, Sheamus and Cody Rhodes react to WWE SmackDown events. [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Details On Tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow Taping – Triple H, Dark Main Events, Seeking Correspondents

WWE will tape the Raw portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and tonight’s Raw Supershow from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The venue’s official website is advertising John Cena vs. Kane and WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler in what are likely dark match main events. Triple H is also advertised [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Shawn Michaels Advertised For Next Week’s WWE Raw Supershow

WWE is advertising Shawn Michaels for the February 13th Raw Supershow from the Valley View Casino in San Diego, California. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Patrick Peralta for sending this in. [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

MITB Ladder Match At Wrestlemania XXVIII?, The Great Khali’s Push, WWE Network Update, John Morrison’s Departure

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 6, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 24

Jim Ross Appears On Oklahoma Sports Blitz To Promote Tonight’s Raw Supershow

Jim Ross was on Oklahoma Sports Blitz Sunday morning to promote tonight’s Raw Supershow in Oklahoma City. You can watch the appearance embedded in the video below: [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

WWE Raw House Show Results (2/05/12) – Wichita Falls, Texas

Below are quick results from yesterday’s WWE Raw live event in Wichita Falls, Texas: * Brodus Clay b. Michael McGillicutty * Ryback b. Alex Riley * David Otunga b. ??? * WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger b. Kofi Kingston * WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix b. Eve with Santino Marella as special guest referee. [...]

February 6, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 2

Maryse Discusses Her WWE Debut, Her Release, The Current State Of The Divas Division, More

Maryse recently participated in an interview with Wrestling101, in which she discusses her release from WWE, her future, and more. When asked to describe her WWE debut in 2006, she responded: Hard because I couldn’t understand anybody, but I learned so much. I learned how to listen carefully to everything, every detail, and I think [...]

February 6, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 12

Ted DiBiase Puts Over His “Posse Parties”; Has High Hopes For One At Wrestlemania XXVIII

Our friend Josh Stewart has a write-up about Ted DiBiase’s “DiBiase Posse Parties” that he hosts outside WWE events. He has high hopes for the one at Wrestlemania. “It’s just starting to catch on; it was just kind of a slow build, and hopefully it continues to catch on. I wonder if I could have [...]

February 5, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

WNW YouTube – Smackdown Live, Rock Endorses Roode, Elimination Chambers Set

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February 5, 2012 Richard Gray YouTube 3

WNW Premium Mailbag – Sheamus “Main Eventing” Wrestlemania XXVIII, Randy Orton’s Plans For April, Possibility Of WWE Extending “The Streak” & Who WWE Wants As Undertaker’s Opponent Next Year, John Laurinaitis’ Future On Raw Supershow, WWE PPVs In The UK, WWE Still PG With Hunter In Charge?, Plans For Jericho vs. Punk

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February 5, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 4

New Live Smackdown Special Scheduled For Later This Month

SyFy has scheduled another live Smackdown special for Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 8 PM EST. The special will take place from the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois. Click here for local event information. [...]

February 5, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

TNA Impact Wrestling House Show Results (2/04/12) – Concord, North Carolina

Below are quick results from last night’s TNA live event in Concord, North Carolina: * Eric Young & ODB b. TNA TV Champion Robbie E & Robbie T * TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries b. Jesse Sorensen & Zema Ion in a triple-threat match to retain * TNA Knockout Women’s Champion Gail Kim b. [...]

February 5, 2012 Richard Gray TNA House Shows 0

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (2/04/12) – Spokane, Washington

Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Smackdown live event from the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington: * The Great Khali b. Jinder Mahal * Yoshi Tatsu b. Drew McIntyre * The Uso’s b. Heath Slater & Tyson Kidd * Hunico w/Epico b. Ezekiel Jackson. Things got worse for Jackson after the match as [...]

February 5, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 3