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Y2J As Champ, TNA Scrapping The 6 Sided Ring, El Generico, Lesnar Reckless?

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 18, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW 18

The Steve Austin Show Set To Premiere This Week

Steve Austin posted a new blog on his official website announcing the “Steve Austin Show.” The show will be a weekly 30 minute podcast starting this week. What will it be about? Austin answers in the excerpt below: The show will basically consist of me talking about current issues or events going on in the [...]

March 18, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Smackdown Live Event Results (3/17/13) – Toledo, Ohio

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Toledo, Ohio: * The Great Khali b. Epico & Primo * Yoshi Tatsu b. Michael McGillicutty * Layla b. Alicia Fox * Jack Swagger w/Zeb Colter b. Justin Gabriel * World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio b. Big Show in a Street Fight * [...]

March 18, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 1

WWE Raw Live Results (3/17/13) – Binghamton, New York

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Raw live event in Binghamton, New York: * Brodus Clay & Tensai b. Heath Slater & Drew McIntyre w/Jinder Mahal * Zack Ryder b. Darren Young * WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn b. Tamina Snuka * Chris Jericho b. Dolph Ziggler w/AJ Lee & Big E Langston in a [...]

March 18, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0

Taylor Wilde Update

Taylor Wilde is denying our earlier report she was unable to work Sunday’s TNA Knockouts Knockdown pay-per-view taping due to work visa issues. The following is her response: @wnwnews haha who ever fabricated this was wrongly informed. I have no visa issues. I am retired, infinitely. — Taylor Wilde (@TaylorWilde) March 18, 2013   Rest [...]

March 18, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 12

Details On Tonight’s WWE Raw – Triple H, Brock Lesnar, & The Undertaker To Appear, Intercontinental Title Match, More

This week’s WWE Raw will air live tonight from the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Triple H is scheduled to answer Brock Lesnar‘s challenge for WrestleMania 29. Lesnar is scheduled to appear as well. The Undertaker is set to make another appearance, one week after CM Punk stole the late Paul Bearer‘s legendary urn. [...]

March 18, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 3

List Of Former Talent That Worked TNA 10 Taping, Johnny Devine Injured

TNA Wrestling brought in the following former names to work their TNA 10 “One Night Only” pay-per-view taping: Sonjay Dutt Petey Williams Johnny Devine Shark Boy Chase Stevens Cassidy Riley Johnny Swinger Homicide We’re told Johnny Devine took a bad bump, landing on his head. According to one observer it looked pretty bad and Devine [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

*Spoilers* TNA 10 “One Night Only” PPV Taping Results

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 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News, TNA Spoilers 3

DDP’s Fundraiser For Scott Hall Reaches Goal

Diamond Dallas Page‘s Indiegogo fundraiser for Scott Hall has surpassed its $80,000 goal with 21 days to spare. The funds, which are controlled by DDP and his team, will go toward shoulder surgery, physical therapy, dental work, and continuing medical expenses for Hall. Click here for more information. Both DDP and Hall reacted to the [...]

March 17, 2013 Brooks Oglesby Other News 9

Photo Of Daffney’s Protest At TNA Knockouts Knockdown PPV Taping

Photo of Daffney protesting at the TNA Knockouts Knockdown pay-per-view taping from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL on Sunday. [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray Site News 0

Former TNA Knockout Unable To Work Taping Due To Visa Issues

The word from the Impact Zone is Taylor Wilde was originally scheduled to work the TNA Knockouts Knockdown pay-per-view taping Sunday in Orlando but couldn’t due to issues with her work visa. Wilde is in Florida and posted the following photo on Twitter: Back in the ring doing customs for Slammin’ ladies. 1st time in [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Madison Rayne Announces She’s Pregnant

For those wondering why Madison Rayne hasn’t competed in recent months, it’s because she’s pregnant. The former TNA Knockouts Champion wrote the following on Twitter: I want to announce b4 it gets out elsewhere, that I’ve been away from the ring b/c @reaper_3 and I are expecting our 1st Raynedrop in Aug — Madison Rayne [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Santino Cleared To Compete

Santino Marella confirmed Sunday on his Twitter that he is cleared to wrestle and is available for this week’s WWE Raw in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Santino suffered a neck injury in January, worked the 30-man Royal Rumble, but was later forced to undergo a procedure in February. He knows his return is far from a sure [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 6

WWE Studios Film “The Call” Exceeds Expectations

While “Dead Man Down” didn’t have a good opening weekend, “The Call” starring Halle Berry exceeded expectations. The film grossed an estimated $17.1 million over the weekend, second to “Oz The Great and Powerful.” The film is a joint collaboration between Sony and WWE Studios and features David Otunga in a supporting role. I wasn’t [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Details On The Knockouts Not Under TNA Contracts That Worked Knockdown PPV Taping

Former WWE Diva Jillian Hall worked Sunday’s TNA Knockouts Knockdown pay-per-view on Sunday. Other names out of the mix of regular TNA female talent are as follows: Alissa Flash (a/k/a Cheerleader Melissa) Mia Yim Santana Garrett Trinity Jackie Moore Sojo Bolt Serena Deeb [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

*Spoilers* TNA Knockouts Knockdown “One Night Only” PPV Results

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 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News, TNA Spoilers 8

Daffney Protests At TNA Knockouts Knockdown PPV Taping

Shannon “Daffney” Spruill was in attendance at Sunday’s TNA Knockouts Knockdown “One Night Only” pay-per-view taping from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We’re told Spruill was with independent wrestler Amber O’Neal and she held a sign that read “I’m here independently.” This is noteworthy as Spruill settled her lawsuit against TNA Wrestling a couple weeks [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 12

Richard Gray’s Desk Cam – Wrestlemania 29 Match Outcomes

Expect the unexpected… with Wrestlemania 29? WrestlingNewsWorld.com‘s Richard Gray discusses what he expects at the pay-per-view and why he hopes to be surprised. [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 12

Happy St. Patrick’s Day – WNW Premium For $4.95/Month For A Limited Of Time Only!

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day we are offering our special rate of WNW Premium at $4.95/month. If you’ve been thinking about signing up but waiting for the right opportunity, here’s your chance! Click below and select $4.95/month (Special Rate) ($89.10 for 18 months), complete payment and you’ll have instant access! Click here to join [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray Site News 0

WWE Signs Matt Silva To Developmental Deal

WWE has signed Matt Silva to a developmental contract. Before reporting to NXT Wrestling, Silva will work Melbourne City Wrestling’s show on April 13, 2013. Silva, an Australian talent, is on Twitter @Silva_Brand. You can follow us @wnwnews. [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 4

TNA Thanks Texas, Highlights Lockdown

TNA Wrestling posted the following videos of their official YouTube channel to thanks fans in Texas and highlight Lockdown 2013: [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Official Impact Wrestling Preview From Chicago, Spoilers Now Online

Below is the official preview for this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling: A statement from the Aces and Eights about Thursday’s IMPACT: “Our President Bully Ray will be on IMPACT and tell the whole 9 months story on how he pulled of the greatest con in history! We’re talking about a step by step video [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Jesse Sorensen Reveals Beef With Zema Ion After Neck Injury

Former TNA X-Division worker Jesse Sorensen was on “Busted Open” last week with Dave Lagreca and Doug Mortman. In the interview, Sorensen revealed beef with Zema Ion that arose after Sorensen’s career-ending injury. Remember it was Zema who was working Sorensen when his knee caught the back of Jesse’s neck at TNA Against All Odds [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

CM Punk Doesn’t Appear As Advertised

Neither CM Punk nor Paul Heyman appeared at Saturday night’s WWE Raw live event in Providence, Rhode Island as advertised. Punk, who suffered an elbow/arm injury on last week’s Raw, didn’t work Friday night but appeared for a heel promo. As of this writing Punk is still being advertised for Sunday’s show in Binghamton, New [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

WWE Smackdown Live Results (3/16/13) – Hammond, Indiana

Below are quick results from Saturday night’s WWE Smackdown live event in Hammond, Indiana: * The Great Khali b. Epico & Primo * Michael McGillicutty b. Yoshi Tatsu * Layla b. Alicia Fox * World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio b. Big Show in a Last Man Standing Match * Jack Swagger b. Justin Gabriel [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 1

WWE Raw Live Results (3/16/13) – Providence, Rhode Island

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Raw live event in Providence, Rhode Island: * Brodus Clay & Tensai b. Drew McIntyre & Heath Slater * Zack Ryder b. Darren Young. After the match The Shield brought Ryder to justice * WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn b. Tamina Snuka w/Vickie Guerrero * Chris Jericho b. Dolph [...]

March 17, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0

Update On TNA Website Being “Hacked”; Details On A Legitimate Problem

The official TNA Wrestling website underwent a storyline “hacking” during this Thursday’s episode of Impact. The website featured Aces and Eights graphics with all Aces and Eights material. TNA “updated” on the situation on Friday with the following: During Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV from Chicago, someone affiliated with The Aces and Eights gained [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Dixie Carter “Fires” D’Lo Brown

Dixie Carter “fired” D’Lo Brown on Twitter Saturday due to his “antics” with Aces and Eights. All storyline of course but here’s the Tweet from Dixie: This “smart” move of yours has cost you your job. Congrats. RT @dlobrown75: Good morning to all of @theacesand8s supporters out there. — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) March 16, 2013 [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Sneak Peek From Hot TNA Knockout Photo Shoot

TNA Wrestling did a photo shoot with several of their Knockouts on Saturday in Holden Heights, Florida. Several “sneak peek” photos made their way to Twitter. You can view them embedded below: Sunrise shot with leafing bikinis on @gailkimitsme @brooketess & @thetarynterrell GORG!!! twitter.com/hemmepowered/s… — Christy (@hemmepowered) March 16, 2013   Woooooo get it girl! [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

The Smackdown Breakdown – The Showcase Of Justice

Everyone is talking about how they either feel Punk disrespected the memory of Paul Bearer or how this may end up being one of the best angles WWE has produced in a long while.  And while that would be a great hot button issue to discuss, I want to bring up the Brad Maddox debacle [...]

March 16, 2013 Jesse Sherwood Smackdown 6

New TNA Champion, Ryback Wants Cena’s Spot, Major Change To TNA Contracts, More WM29 Matches Revealed, The Bella Twins Return, WWE Star Forgets Their Lines On Live TV, Vince Ready To Scrap Swagger/Colter Gimmick?, New WWE PPV, HoF Deal Stalls, WWE Star Arrested For DUI Again, Punk Injured

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March 16, 2013 Richard Gray Premium Newsletter 0

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March 16, 2013 Richard Gray Site News 1

Mick Foley The WWE Saturday Morning Slam General Manager

Mick Foley was announced as the General Manager of WWE Saturday Morning Slam on this week’s show, concluding a three week promotional block of the series. This week’s episode was taped on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in Oklahoma City. We are currently seeking one motivated individual to provide weekly recaps of WWE Main Event and [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

TNA Live Event Results (3/15/13) – Corbin, Kentucky

Below are quick results from Friday night’s TNA Wrestling live event in Corbin, Kentucky. * Jordan Kage b. Dustin Rayz in a Pro Wrestling Freedom match before the show. * Rockstar Spud b. Jessie Godderz * Mr. Anderson b. Magnus * TNA Knockout Champion Velvet Sky b. Taeler Hendrix * James Storm b. Devon * [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray TNA House Shows 0

WWENews.net Special Report – CM Punk’s Health A Serious Concern Heading Into Wrestlemania 29

Richard Gray takes a look at the myriad of bumps and bruises CM Punk has sustained over the last six months and explains why his health is a concern going into Wrestlemania 29 and beyond. [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray Site News 3

Presale Password For SummerSlam 2013

A presale begins on Monday to obtain tickets to WWE SummerSlam 2013. The presale lasts until Friday at 10 PM as tickets go on sale to the general public next Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 10 AM. You can buy tickets beginning on Monday at this link using the password WWEFAN. SummerSlam 2013 will take [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

TNA Pleased With Attendance Numbers In Chicago

TNA officials were pleased with the crowd for last Thursday’s Impact Wrestling tapings from the Sears Centre in Chicago, Illinois. The crowd was estimated to be in the range of 6000-6500. Our calls to the box office for the official paid gate were not immediately returned. This comes off a record-setting attendance record at Lockdown [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Another Bout Official For Wrestlemania 29, Updated Card

For those that missed this week’s Smackdown, Randy Orton, Sheamus & Ryback vs. The Shield was officially announced for Wrestlemania 29. Below is the updated lineup: WWE Championship Match - The Rock © vs. John Cena World Heavyweight Championship Match - Alberto Del Rio © vs. Jack Swagger The Streak - The Undertaker vs. CM [...]

March 16, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Dana White Says Vince McMahon Wanted To Fight Him

UFC President Dana White recently took part in an interview for Réseau Des Sports out of Canada, and spoke on a number of topics pertaining to mixed martial arts. Before the interview concluded, the following exchange took place: Host: You’ve built this multi-billion dollar industry from the ground up. Just like another guy that we [...]

March 16, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 9

Jack Swagger & Zeb Colter Star In This Week’s “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown

This week’s edition of “WWE Backstage Fallout” Smackdown featuring Jack Swagger, Zeb Colter, The Great Khali, Natalya & The Miz has been posted by the official WWE YouTube channel. The video is embedded below: [...]

March 16, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0