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

Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s Raw Supershow courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: CM Punk Confronts John Laurinaitis CM Punk, Daniel Bryan & Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler, Mark Henry & David Otunga Zack Ryder vs. Jack Swagger [...]

January 17, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Watch The Latest Tommy Dreamer TV Here; Update On MidCard Mafia Series

-The (possibly final) edition of The Tommy Dreamer TV is embedded below: -Tyler Reks has deleted all episodes of his animated “MidCard Mafia” video series, starring Curt Hawkins and himself, from his YouTube channel. [...]

January 17, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

RAW Results – 1/16/12 – Will Laurinaitis Be Fined For That Mic Shot To The Head?

RAW this week starts with a Martin Luther King Jr. tribute. Music and pyro. In Ring Segment Justin announces Foley to the ring. His hair is trimmed to his shorter mullet haircut. He’s there to spend a day at Disney Land and gives a cheap pop. A few months ago when he returned and was [...]

January 16, 2012 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 64

Dennis Haskins Takes Photos With WWE Referees Prior To Tonight’s Raw Supershow

Dennis Haskins (formerly known as Mr. Belding on “Saved by the Bell”) was backstage at catering at tonight’s Raw Supershow from Anaheim, California. Pictures surfaced on Twitter of Haskins with referees Charles Robinson, Chad Patton and John Cone. Haskins is currently seated at ringside behind the announcers. The following is from the official Twitter of [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Kane vs. John Cena Added To WWE Royal Rumble Lineup

Kane vs. John Cena was announced for Royal Rumble on tonight’s edition of WWE Raw Supershow. Royal Rumble 2012 will take place Sunday, January 29, 2012 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Perez Hilton Tweets Before & After WWE Raw Supershow Experience

- Perez Hilton wrote the following on Twitter prior to acting as the guest ring announcer for Kelly Kelly & Alicia Fox vs. The Bella Twins: I am so nervous!!!! Heavy breathing!!! Up next!!! @wwe #Raw — Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) January 17, 2012 He wrote the following after the appearance: Wow. That was fast and [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

New WWE United States Champion

Jack Swagger beat Zack Ryder to win the WWE United States Championship on tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow from Anaheim, California. [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

News On One Of Hulk Hogan’s Business Ventures, More TNA Live Dates In Kansas, Kurt Angle Update

- Hulk Hogan was recently in California doing promotional work for a line of heath products known as ViSalus Sciences. (Thanks to WNW reader Junior for sending this in.) - In addition to the March 2nd TNA house show in Kansas City, Kansas, the company has added the following dates: Friday, March 3, 2012 from [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

More On WWE Signing Jody Kristofferson

As noted earlier via press release, WWE has signed Kris Kristofferson’s son, Jody Kristofferson, to a developmental contract with the company. Jody reportedly impressed Triple H in a tryout and once Hunter learned who his father was, his signing was imminent. The news was not made public until his All Pro Wrestling was over. Thanks [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 12

Gene Okerlund Confirms Involvement In WWE Legend’s House

- Arda Ocal sent in the following: Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) and Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) of #AftermathRadio on thescore.com and iTunes chat with WWE Hall Of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund. Highlights: Was it always the case to get the information out of the WWE Superstars as a interviewer for the professional wrestling, was that always what [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Jim Ross Discusses Tonight’s Raw, Royal Rumble, Hall Of Fame Inductions, More

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below is an excerpt: Raw in Anaheim tonight which means an early start live in California, 6 pm west coast time, which I always enjoyed. An early start means an early off air time which allowed for easier travel or something as simple [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Maria Backstage At Raw Supershow; WWE Signs Singer’s Son

- Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis wrote the following today on Twitter: Backstage seeing some old friends at Monday Night Raw!! — MariaKanellis (@MariaLKanellis) January 17, 2012 - The following press release hit the wire today: COUNTRY LEGENDS SON SIGNS WWE DEVELOPMENTAL DEAL Hayward, CA – At last night’s All Pro Wrestling TV Tapings, “Big [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 2

TNA Lockdown Returning To Nashville, Tennessee

- Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter: Happy to announce the Lockdown PPV will be held in NASHVILLE at Municipal on Sunday, 4/15! I’ll announce a pre-sale code for you guys 1st! — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 16, 2012 [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Anaheim, California

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. [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE Spoilers 1

Tag Team Championship Match Scheduled for Tonight’s Raw SuperShow

Evan Bourne just posted the following via his Twitter account: @TrueAirBoom vs Epico and Primo for the Tag Team Championships tonight on RAW! Buhbam! #airboom [...]

January 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

New Impact Wrestling Video Preview, Sting Comments On Retirement Rumors, TNA News & Notes

- TNA has released the following new video preview for this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling: - The following is from the official Twitter account of Sting: “Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated” MT @aryanrisner1811: @Sting what’s up sting, I heard you will soon be retiring. — Sting (@Sting) January 16, 2012 - [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Shawn Michaels At Smackdown, Dennis Haskins At Raw, John Cena Turning Heel?

- Shawn Michaels will be in Las Vegas this week for a gun show. He noted on his Twitter account that he’ll most likely visit with the Smackdown crew at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday. - Dennis Haskins (formerly known as Mr. Belding on “Saved by the Bell”) will be in attendance at [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Former WWE Star & Wrestlemania Headliner Wants To Return To WWE – Details On His Former Employer Giving Him The Cold Shoulder; Backstage News On TNA Impact Wrestling Being Interested But Why Money Is A Major Issue

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January 16, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 7

Official Wrestlemania XXVIII Theme Song, Three Names Confirmed For WWE Legend’s House, WWE Network Launch Delayed

- The official theme song of Wrestlemania XXVIII is “Invincible” by Machine Gun Kelly. For more on the song and the band, click here. - Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes and The Iron Sheik are all confirmed for WWE Legend’s House, a WWE Network exclusive. - Speaking of the WWE Network, the launch has been pushed [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

WNW Premium Mailbag – A Pro Wrestling Union, The Contract Status Of WWE Performers, Mike Tyson & Celebrities In The WWE Hall Of Fame, Undertaker vs. Orton?, Cena As A Heel, Austin At Wrestlemania?, Air Boom’s Title Loss, Fans Recording Live Event Footage

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January 16, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 0

TNA Announces New TV Deals In Africa & New Zealand

TNA announced new television deals in Africa and New Zealand today. Below is the official press release: Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling has announced a three-year distribution deal with Africa’s Supersport television network and a deal with New Zealand’s Sky Network. Supersport will air TNA’s weekly flagship show, IMPACT WRESTLING and the monthly pay-per-view events. [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 3

TNA Announces Live Event In Kansas; This Week’s Impact Wrestling Preview

- TNA has announced a March 1st live event from Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. - Below is the official preview for this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling: - After beating Kurt Angle, “Cowboy” James Storm is the new #1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship! Storm will be on Thursday’s broadcast to talk [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Mark Henry & Dave Batista Party With Wu-Tang Clan Over The Weekend

How is Mark Henry spending time off WWE live events recovering from injury? Partying with the Wu-Tang Clan with Dave Batista… Below is a photo of Henry and Batista with the rap group on their tour bus after Saturday’s show in Austin, Texas: [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

More On New WWE Tag Champs, Ryback Works Weekend Live Events, Tonight’s Raw Supershow Taping

- WWE has put an article online on their official website with the news of Primo & Epico winning the WWE Tag Team Championship at yesterday’s Raw live event in Oakland, California. You can read their coverage at this link. (Thanks to WNW reader Patrick Peralta for sending this in.) - Skip Sheffield worked under [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Watch Footage Of The WWE Tag Team Championship Change Here

Footage of Epico & Primo winning the WWE Tag Team Championship at yesterday’s WWE Raw live event from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California has surfaced online. Below is the finish: [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Scenarios For WWE Tag Team Title Change, Wrestlemania In The UK, Cold In New Jersey, WWE Purchasing Other Promotions

Do you think it was a good idea for Air Boom to drop the WWE Tag Team Championship at at yesterday’s Raw house show in Oakland, California? From time-to-time WWE will do a title change at a live event to keep the illusion that “anything can happen.” While rare, it does happen as we saw [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 19

THQ Says They Haven’t Canceled 2014 Lineup; Puts Over WWE ’12 Success

WWE’s video game partner THQ has responded to a rumor that surfaced over the weekend that they were done for and had canceled their 2014 lineup. Below is their official statement: THQ has not cancelled its 2014 line-up, and has not made any decisions regarding the planned MMO. As part of the ongoing review of [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

WWE Raw House Show Results (1/15/12) – Oakland, California

Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Raw house show from Oakland, California: * The Miz came out and ran down the San Francisco 49ers. R-Truth interrupted him by entering through the crowd. John Laurinaitis came out with David Otunga and made a match between the two. * R-Truth b. The Miz * Brodus [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 1

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (1/15/12) – Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Below are quick results from last night’s Smackdown house show from Prince George, British Columbia, Canada: * Hornswoggle came out but was interrupted by WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Ted DiBiase made the save. * Ted DiBiase b. Jinder Mahal * Trent Baretta & Yoshi Tatsu b. Heath Slater & Drew McIntyre * Hunico b. [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0

Kurt Angle Says WWE Is Knocking On His Door; WWE Hiring On-Air Announcer

- Kurt Angle has been asked on Twitter about the Royal Rumble and claims WWE is knocking on his door. The following is from his official Twitter account: @angkefoods1: @Churchie1970 My Loyalty Is With Tna. Wwe Is Knocking On My Door, But I Won’t Answer. — Kurt Angle (@anglefoods1) January 16, 2012 @anglefoods1: @Churchie1970 @StullySTL [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 18

Watch Last Week’s Smackdown Here

Embedded in the video below is last week’s Smackdown courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: [...]

January 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Website Looks At Reasons Why Fans Love & Hate John Cena

- Wrestling News World reader Corey sent in the following: WWE’s website has a two-part article up asking why do fans cheer for John Cena and why do they chant that he sucks. Here are a few reasons they list on why fans cheer Cena: Part One Link * He follows his own mantra * [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 29

New WWE Tag Team Champions

Epico & Primo beat Air Boom at tonight’s WWE live event from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. WWE uploaded the following video of the team celebrating with Rosa Mendes. You can view the video embedded below: Thanks to Wrestling News World readers Mark, Tylor Gallaher, Kris B, [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 32

Vince McMahon Spotted Driving A New Bentley

The Greenwich Times spotted Vince McMahon in a new Bentley last week. Below is an excerpt from a local article online at this link: Scene … WWE Chief Executive and Greenwich resident Vince McMahon was seen behind the wheel of a charcoal-colored Bentley with dealer plates on Railroad Avenue in Greenwich last week. [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 11

Ole Anderson On Being WWE Hall Of Fame Snub – “Vince McMahon Hates My Guts, And I Don’t Like Him”

Ole Anderson spoke with Mike Mooneyham of The Post And Courier about being excluded in the WWE Hall of Fame induction of the Four Horsemen. Below is an excerpt: “Vince McMahon hates my guts, and I don’t like him. So that’s all there is to it,” said Anderson, who was part of one of wrestling’s [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 24

Triple H & Stephanie McMahon Reveal What They Want To Accomplish Personally & Professionally In 2012

Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal Daily ran a feature at the beginning of the year with industry executives revealing what they want to accomplish personally and professionally in 2012. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were featured in the piece. Below are their New Year’s resolutions: Triple H Listed under his real name Paul Levesque, [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Daniel Bryan’s Heel Turn, AJ “Injury” Update, Randy Orton Pulled From This Week’s TVs

- The Daniel Bryan heel turn appears complete as I’m told he drew very solid heel reactions at last night’s Smackdown house show from the PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. - WWE has a kayfabe article online on their official website on the injury angle of AJ where Big Show ran into her [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 27

WWE Raw House Show Results (1/14/12) – Sacramento, California

Wrestling News World reader Anthony sent in the following report from last night’s Raw house show from the Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, California: The Miz came out to cut a promo then, R-Truth came out to confirm him then, they had a match R-Truth b. The Miz with a clothesline An unknown worker beat [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 4

Second Report: WWE Smackdown House Show Results (1/14/12) – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wrestling News World reader Brendan A. sent us the following report from last night’s Smackdown house show from the PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Hornswoggle opened the show to welcome the WWE back to Vancouver. Cody Rhodes interrupted and shoved Hornswoggle into the bottom turnbuckle. Ted DiBiase made the save, which lead into [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (1/14/12) – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Below are quick results from last night’s Smackdown house show from the PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: * Hornswoggle came out to open the show but was interrupted by WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Ted DiBiase made the save. * Ted DiBiase b. Jinder Mahal * Trent Barreta & Yoshi Tatsu b. Drew [...]

January 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0