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8-Person Tag Team Match Added To Wrestlemania 29

WWE announced here on dot com that Brodus Clay & Tensai and Naomi & Cameron will face Team Rhodes Scholars and The Bella Twins in an Eight-Person Mixed Tag Team match at Wrestlemania 29. Add this to the other matches announced and the card is up to ten bouts. [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Major Update On WWE Negotiating With A Top Star & Former WWE Champion About Returning To The Company Under A Part-Time Deal – Who It Is & What Is Stopping A Deal From Getting Done

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March 27, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News 16

Ric Flair’s Blood Clot, WWE Casting Call At Axxess, JR’s Latest

- WCNC covered Ric Flair being pulled from this week’s WWE Raw due to a blood clot in his leg. Flair is resting comfortably at home. You can check out their coverage at this link. - WWE is actually hosting a casting call for their upcoming WWE Studios film “Christmas Bounty.” The following details are [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Tickets For Raw After WM29, Ken Shamrock Wants To Return, Booker T’s New Book

- While I’m aware some are reporting that tickets for WWE Raw the night after Wrestlemania 29 are sold out, I was just able to get pretty decent seats for a single ticket. You can still purchase at this link. - Ken Shamrock told Ring Rust Radio that he’s tried to reach out to WWE [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 8

The Rock On Live With Kelly & Michael, This Week’s WWE Inbox

- WWE Champion The Rock was on Live with Kelly and Michael on Wednesday where he presented fill-in co-host Vanessa Williams with roses and Michael Strahan with a WWE title belt. You can view a photo below: Loved my time today w/ @vwofficial & @michaelstrahan on @kellyandmichael. Enjoy the roses & @wwe title! #Mahalo twitter.com/TheRock/status… [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

The 25 Funniest Superstars In WWE History, Ryback To Japan

-The April 2013 issue of WWE Magazine features an article titled “The 25 Funniest Superstars in WWE History.” This list is as follows: The Rock Steve Austin Bobby Heenan Mick Foley Santino Marella Shawn Michaels Chris Jericho Roddy Piper Triple H John Cena William Regal Mr. McMahon Edge Eddie Guerrero Booker T Ric Flair Kevin [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Fandango At WM29, CM Punk’s Future, WWE Divas, Least Favorite Finishers

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. [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW 51

What You Won’t See On This Week’s Smackdown

After this week’s Smackdown finished filming, Sheamus, Randy Orton & Ryback beat The Shield via disqualification when a chair was used. The babyfaces ended up hitting their finishers to conclude the show and send the crowd home happy. See also - Off-Air Notes From This Week’s Smackdown Taping In Hershey [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

WWE Claims Record Was Broken At Smackdown Taping

WWE has a new article on dot com highlighting what happened at this week’s Smackdown taping in the “weight lifting” competition between Ryback and Mark Henry. Here is the article: Mark Henry and Ryback broke the NFL Combine record for the 225-pound bench press with a stunning 53 repetitions each during a sold out television [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Ravens WR Torrey Smith WWE’s Guest At Smackdown

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith was at this week’s Smackdown taping in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Smith took to Twitter to thank WWE for their hospitality in taking care of his family. Triple H replied: “@torreysmithwr: Special thank you to @wwe for taking care of my family and @ajfrancis410”.Anytime man, hope you enjoyed !!! — Triple [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Statement On The Health Of Ric Flair

The agency that represents Ric Flair, Legacy Talent and Entertainment, issued the following statement on his health: “Ric is doing well, he feels great, and is home. WWE’s medical staff performed a physical on Ric yesterday, like they do all of their athletes, and recommended that he have a doctor take a closer look at [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Off-Air Notes From This Week’s Smackdown Taping In Hershey

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. [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Smackdown Spoilers Watch Party – Live Results & Discussion

The Smackdown Spoilers Watch Party features material that will spoil upcoming programming. We have removed the excerpt so you must click the link to view the story contents. [...]

March 26, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News, WWE Spoilers 90

Kurt Angle At Knicks/Celtics; Interview, Velvet/Mickie Talk Impact, Taryn’s New Attire

- Kurt Angle was at Tuesday’s New York Knicks at Boston Celtics NBA game to do media for TNA Slammiversary. He was photographed with Knicks point guard Jason Kidd. You can check out photos at this link.  He did an interview prior to the game with The Boston Channel. You can watch it at this link. [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

On-Air Authority Figure Returns On This Week’s Smackdown (Spoiler)

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March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 14

RAW Is Blogged – You Didn’t Beat Me!

I’m going to start this a little differently this week. Rather than talk about something specific to the WWE from the past week or RAW, I want to write about a few new things WNW and myself have going on. Please give me a couple of DX moments. First off, if you missed it, we [...]

March 26, 2013 Kendra Bunyon Raw is Blogged 11

Weekly Rundown: Picking Up Steam for WrestleMania!

This blog reflects my subjective views and nothing more. If you disagree with me, feel free to voice your opinion in a civil manner in the comments section. Hello and welcome to The Weekly Rundown hosted by yours truly, Guy Landau. This is a weekly feature on WrestlingNewsWorld.com where I gloss over the important happenings [...]

March 26, 2013 Guy Landau Landau Rundown 3

*Spoilers* WWE Saturday Morning Slam Taping Results From Hershey, Pennsylvania

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. [...]

March 26, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News, WWE Spoilers 1

*Spoilers* WWE Main Event Taping Results From Hershey, Pennsylvania

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. [...]

March 26, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News, WWE Spoilers 1

Updated Wrestlemania 29 Lineup – Nine Matches Announced

Below is the updated lineup for Wrestlemania 29: WWE Championship Match - The Rock © vs. John Cena No Holds Barred Match If Triple H loses, his career is over. - Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H The Streak - The Undertaker vs. CM Punk World Heavyweight Championship Match - Alberto Del Rio © vs. Jack [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 7

AJ Styles vs. Austin Aries Added To TNA’s Wrestlemania Weekend Show

TNA Wrestling has announced AJ Styles vs. Austin Aries to their Wrestlemania 29 weekend show on Friday, April 5, 2013 from the NYCB Theatre in Westbury, New York. The following details were released on Tuesday by TNA: TNA IMPACT WRESTLING brings a loaded lineup to the NYCB Theatre in Westbury, NY on Friday, April 5 [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Intercontinental Championship Match Added To WrestleMania 29 Card

WWE has announced that Wade Barrett will defend his Intercontinental Championship against The Miz at WrestleMania 29. Wrestlemania 29 is Sunday, April 7, 2013 from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Please join us for exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

March 26, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

This Week’s WWE Raw Viewership With WM29 Less Than Two Weeks Away

This week’s WWE Raw did an average viewing audience of 4,616,000 viewers on the USA Network. Below is the by hour breakdown: Hour 1 – 4,580,000 viewers Hour 2 – 4,690,000 viewers Hour 3 – 4,580,000 viewers The show ended up doing a 3.24 cable rating. [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Jim Ross Looking To Write A Book, Visiting Tailgates, Supports Gay Marriage

Jim Ross has a new blog on his official website with his thought’s on this week’s WWE Raw. He also wrote he might visit some Wrestlemania 29 tailgates, announced he’s looking at writing a book and put his support behind gay marriage. Below is an excerpt: Anyone planning on tailgating at MetLife Stadium on Sunday [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 11

Mick Foley Announces His Mentor & Idol Terry Funk Will Induct Him Into WWE Hall Of Fame

Mick Foley, with his son Mickey, officially announced Tuesday on YouTube that Terry Funk will induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. You can watch the announcement embedded in the video below: Foley had already indicated Funk would be inducting him [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Dixie Carter On What Sets TNA Apart, Classifies The Roster, Reveals First Time She Met Jeff Jarrett

Brandon Baxter interviewed TNA President Dixie Carter on Tuesday to promote this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Below are the highlights: Dixie Carter said taking Impact on the road was a business decision. She said you have to be financially able to go on the road and it’s a very expensive proposition. Dixie [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 6

Mick Foley Announces Who Will Induct Him Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

Mick Foley announced that Terry Funk will be inducting him into the WWE Hall of Fame this year, via a video on his son Mickey’s YouTube channel. The video is embedded below: [...]

March 26, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Get WNW Premium For $4.95/Month For A Limited Of Time Only

We’re running our $4.95/month WNW Premium special for a limited of time today only. The special is available now on our Member Signup Page. Take a look at a couple stories you’re missing if you’re not a member… Major Concerns With CM Punk vs. Undertaker At Wrestlemania, Why Punk Was Criticized At Raw, More On [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray Site News 1

Major Concerns With CM Punk vs. Undertaker At Wrestlemania, Why Punk Was Criticized At Raw, More On Flair Being Pulled, Kaitlyn Receives Mixed Reviews, New Direction For WWE Divas, Major Names Added To Extreme Rules

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March 26, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News 11

Randy Orton Continues To Push For Heel Turn

Randy Orton hasn’t been shy about his desire to work again as a heel. Orton, who is currently working as the “voice of reason” in the team opposing The Shield that includes Big Show and Sheamus, wrote the following to a Twitter follower that questioned the role: No, your not.RT@cutest_stalker: @randyorton the voice of reason. [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Video Preview For This Week’s Episode Of Impact Wrestling

TNA posted a video preview for this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling on their official YouTube channel at this link. You can also watch it embedded below: This week’s Impact Wrestling will take place from Jonesboro, Arkansas where next week’s show will also be taped. We have the official preview online at this link. [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

TNA Slammiversary Presale Password & Ticket Info

Tickets for TNA Slammiversary 2013 go on sale on Friday, March 29, 2013. There will be a presale beginning Wednesday morning at 10 AM by using the password ANGLESLAM. Tickets can be purchased here at Ticketmaster.com. TNA Slammiversary 2013 will take place Sunday, June 2, 2013 from theAgganis Arena on the campus of Boston University [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Bully Ray vs. Jeff Hardy Rematch Set For 4/11 Impact Wrestling

Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter: Just spoke to @hulkhogan. It’s official. World Heavyweight Title rematch @realbully5150 v @jeffhardybrand will be in Corpus Christie 4/11. — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) March 26, 2013 We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. TNA Wrestling posted the following on their official website: TNA President Dixie Carter [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

TNA Impact Wrestling Loses TV Clearance In New Zealand

TNA Impact Wrestling has been canceled by Sky TV in New Zealand. The following was posted on the Impact Wrestling Australia Facebook page: We regret to inform our wonderful fans in New Zealand that TNA IMPACT WRESTLING will no longer air on the BOX beyond April 2013. Therefore the last episode of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

What You Didn’t See On WWE Raw, MITB 2013 Presale Password

- After this week’s WWE Raw went off the air, John Cena, Sheamus & Ryback beat The Shield via disqualification. The match was thrown out when Seth Rollins used a chair on Ryback. - The presale password for WWE Money in the Bank 2013 from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA is WWEMoney. Tickets [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Tara & Jessie Godderz Cast In “Tainted Dreams”

- TNA Wrestling sent out the following press release on Tuesday: IMPACT WRESTLING SUPERSTARS TARA AND MR. PEC-TACULAR TAKE ON SCRIPTED DRAMA Wrestlers Are Soap Stars in “Tainted Dreams” NEW YORK CITY, March 26, 2013 – “IMPACT WRESTLING” superstars Lisa Marie Varon, known as Tara, and five-time CBS “Big Brother” superstar, Jessie Godderz, known as [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

This Week’s Episode Of “Backstage Fallout” Raw – IC Title Match At WM29?

The latest episode of WWE “Backstage Fallout” Raw is now online. Check out the post-show comments at this link or embedded in the video below: It certainly seems the direction WWE is going for Wrestlemania 29 is The Miz vs. Wade Barrett for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

John Cena Turning Heel?, Jim Ross, WM29 Lineup Weak?, What Goes Last

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. [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW 38

Ric Flair To Undergo More Testing In Charlotte

Ric Flair has a doctor’s appointment on Tuesday in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina to undergo more testing for the blood clot in his leg. Flair was originally scheduled to appear on this week’s episode of WWE Raw but went to the hospital in Philadelphia when WWE medical staff advised him he might have [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

More On Sean Waltman Ripping His Anus Apart Over The Weekend

TMZ has more details online regarding Sean “X-Pac” Waltman’s injury from over the weekend. They also have video of the injury occurring during the match against Jerry Lynn, Horace the Pyschopath and JB Trask at the Jerry Lynn retirement show on Saturday night. Apparently Waltman didn’t even notice the blood at first and it wasn’t [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 9