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TNA Knockout Lands Major Endorsement Deal

TNA Knockout Champion Mickie James has landed an endorsement deal with Dr. Pepper. Check out a new commercial for the soft drink at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Bella Twins Represent WWE, Get To Know New NXT Talent, Cole Excited For Payback

The Bella Twins Represent WWE The Bella Twins represented WWE at the 2013 Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games over the weekend. They awarded participants with medals. Get to Know WWE NXT Talent The following developmental profiles were added to the official NXT Superstars page: Angelo Dawkins Baron Corbin Enzo Amore Judas Devlin Knuckles Madsen Memo [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 0

Lashley vs. Batista, WWE’s New PPV Model, Updates On WWE’s Biggest Stars

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. [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW 4

Jim Ross Recaps WWE Tryout Camp – Multiple Contracts Likely

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website where he recaps the WWE tryout camp that took place at NXT in Tampa over the weekend. Below is an excerpt: Good to be back in Oklahoma after three productive days in Tampa participating in a WWE tryout camp at the FCW facility. [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 0

Mark Henry & Big Show Represent WWE, Dolph Ziggler’s Return Promo

Mark Henry & Big Show Represent WWE Mark Henry and Big Show represented WWE at the opening ceremonies for the 2013 Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. Video is now online at this link or embedded below: Dolph Ziggler’s Return to WWE If you missed World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler’s promo on Smackdown, you can watch it [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Another High Profile WWE Job Listing

In the latest high profile WWE job listing, the company is now looking to hire a Vice President of Business Operations of Talent and Live Events. Below is an excerpt of the listing: The Vice President of Business Operations, Talent and Live Events, will be based in Stamford, CT and will report to the EVP, [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Former WWE Talent Threatening To Sell Copy Of Their Contract

Former WWE developmental worker Chad Baxter, whose real name is Derek Foore, is threatening to sell his former WWE contract. He wrote the following on Twitter: Who’s interested in buying a copy of my #wwe contract?#sharing is caring. #Bombsaway @wwenxt — Derek Foore (@ChadBaxterWWE) June 9, 2013 The contract includes authentic signatures from John Laurinaitis [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 10

Todd Keneley Returns To His Roots, Mickie James On The Red Carpet

Todd Keneley Comes Home Todd Keneley returned to CWF Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday night. He received a warm ovation from the crowd as he “came home.” The following is from Keneley’s Twitter: About to call the action for @cwfhollywood ! #backinthesaddle — Todd Keneley (@ToddKeneley) June 9, 2013 Mickie James on the Red [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Mark Henry – “I Will Return When I’m Healthy”

Mark Henry launched into a rant on Twitter late Sunday/early Monday, proclaiming he’s hurt and that’s the reason he’s not on WWE television. The following is from The World Strongest Man’s verified Twitter account: The only reason I’m breaking my silence to the twitter world is to tell u I’m not retiring!!!! I have hate [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Live Results (5/9/13) – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE live event in Fayetteville, North Carolina: * The Usos b. The Prime Time Players * Justin Gabriel b. Hunico * Curtis Axel b. Sheamus via count out. Paul Heyman wasn’t there but was seen in a video played before the match. * Alicia Fox & Layla b. Aksana [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows, WWE News 0

TNA Live Results (6/8/13) – Aiken, South Carolina

Below are quick results from Saturday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Aiken, South Carolina: * Joseph Park b. Robbie E * Velvet Sky b. Gail Kim * Kurt Angle b. Wes Brisco * AJ Styles b. Bobby Roode * Bad Influence b. Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez * Jeff Hardy b. Ken Anderson. They did a [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray TNA House Shows, TNA News 0

WWE Raw Preview – Triple H vs. Curtis Axel, Dolph Ziggler, Kaitlyn’s Secret Admirer

This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw emanates from The Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia. The following items are being advertised: Triple H vs. Curtis Axel World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler returns Kaitlyn’s “secret admirer” will be revealed Dot com looks at the following in their Five-Point Preview: 1. Triple H vows to defy [...]

June 10, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

The Smackdown Breakdown – I’m An Advocate!

I normally am not a guy who focuses on judging the current product against the past, but after taking over predicts from Kendra and looking over the three PPVs we have built to in the last month, I feel I need to finally get something off of my chest.  I don’t know if it is [...]

June 9, 2013 Jesse Sherwood Smackdown 37

This Week On Raw, WWE Interested In Mainstream Athletes, New Talent Review System, Booker T Needs Surgery, RVD Update, TNA Star Advised Against Returning, Top Star Off Live Events Due To Injury

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June 9, 2013 Richard Gray Powerslam Newsletter 0

Mickie James On Guys Choice Awards, James Storm Injury Update

Mickie James on Guys Choice Awards Mickie James is set to appear on Spike TV’s “Guys Choice Awards,” that will air next Tuesday at 9/8c on Spike TV. James Storm Injury Update James Storm didn’t work this weekend’s TNA live event loop despite being advertised. Storm is currently limited due to a slight tear in [...]

June 9, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Kurt Angle On WWE Hall Of Fame – “WWE Needs To Give Me My Props”

Kurt Angle, the newest inductee to the TNA Hall of Fame, says TNA is an honor but WWE needs to give him his props. The following is from Angle’s Twitter: @andrewoloc: I’ve Been Inducted in Every Amatuer and Pro Hall Of fame. ExceptWweand that is Next. I Will Be the Only One. — Kurt Angle [...]

June 9, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 22

Booker T Health Update, WWE Implementing New Talent Review System

Update on Booker T’s Elbow WWE Hall of Famer Booker T had to push his elbow surgery back and won’t have it until this week. Here’s what he wrote on Twitter: Update on my condition I’m feeling real good but they had to push my surgery back a bit I’ll have it this week. I’ll [...]

June 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Tammy Sytch Returns To Twitter, Autobiography Complete

Tammy “Sunny” Sytch is back on Twitter and says her autobiography is complete. The following is from her Twitter: the bitch is back — Tamara Sytch (@WWEHOFerSunny) June 9, 2013 Id like to thank everyone for their well wishes about my bout with Cervical Cancer. Im proud to say that since surgery, im CANCER FREE! [...]

June 9, 2013 Richard Gray Other News 1

WWE Now Hiring Performance Center General Manager

WWE is looking to hire a General Manager for the new WWE Performance Center opening next month. Below is an overview of the position: Overview: WWE is a publicly-traded, global entertainment company with more than 700 employees. WWE’s PG, family-friendly programming is broadcast in more than 150 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than [...]

June 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Live Results (6/8/13) – Lakeland, Florida

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE live event in Lakeland, Florida: * R-Truth b. Antonio Cesaro * NXT Champion Bo Dallas b. Leo Kruger * Brad Maddox says he’s in charge because Vickie Guerrero isn’t there. He issues an open challenge and Mason Ryan comes out and makes quick work of him. * Ted [...]

June 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows, WWE News 1

WWE Live Results (6/8/13) – Johnson City, Tennessee

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE live event in Johnson City, Tennessee: * The Usos b. The Prime Time Players * Justin Gabriel b. Hunico & Heath Slater in a triple threat match * Curtis Axel b. Sheamus via count out * Alicia Fox & Layla b. AJ Lee & Aksana * The Great [...]

June 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows, WWE News 1

Dolph Ziggler Appears, Doesn’t Wrestle At WWE Live

World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler did not return to the ring as advertised at the WWE live event in Johnson City, Tennessee on Saturday night. He did appear on the show, accompanying Big E Langston to the ring with AJ Lee. [...]

June 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Who Created The Shield, Kurt Angle To HoF, What Ryback Did That Infuriated Vince McMahon & Changed Payback Main Event, Top WWE Star Pulled From Upcoming Shows, TNA’s Big Free Agent Signing Revealed, Major WWE Star Gets Heat For Breaking Kayfabe On TV, SummerSlam & WMXXX Matches With Brock Lesnar

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June 8, 2013 Richard Gray Premium Newsletter 0

Randy Orton Not WWE For Life, The JBL & Cole Show

Randy Orton Not WWE For Life Gordon Holmes has a new Q&A online with Randy Orton to promote “12 Rounds: Reloaded” and WWE Payback. When asked if he’s WWE for life, here’s what Orton had to say: I wouldn’t say I’m WWE for life, I’d say my near future will consist of me primarily being [...]

June 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Justin Credible A Victim Of Home Invasion

Justin Credible was a victim of a home invasion on Thursday night. He and his wife were awoken by family members at their home in Waterbury, Connecticut, when they detailed the robbery attempt. Apparently the robbers broke a kitchen window and went to a bedroom where his brother and nephew were sleeping. The three robbers tied [...]

June 8, 2013 Richard Gray Other News 5

Next Week’s Impact Preview, Jeff Hardy Overcomes Addiction

Impact Wrestling Preview Below is the official preview for next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling: Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at the new time of 9/8c as TNA brings the Total Nonstop Action all summer long! If you can’t watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record it! - After [...]

June 8, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Mark Starr Dead At 50, Sheamus Credits Him For Brogue Kick

Former WCW wrestler Mark Starr (real name Mark Ashford-Simpson) died this week at age 50. Details regarding his passing were not made immediately available as of press time. Sheamus reacted to the news on Twitter: Devastated to hear the Passing of Mark Starr! A great wrestler & great person. @ FCW he helped me in [...]

June 8, 2013 Richard Gray Other News 0

Jeff Hardy Fine Following Injury Scare

Jeff Hardy is fine following an injury scare at this week’s Impact Wrestling taping in Duluth, Georgia. Hardy worked against TNA Champion Bully Ray at Friday night’s TNA live event in Rome, Georgia. Click here for a Vine video of the match. [...]

June 8, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

NXT Title Defended At WWE Live, The Wyatt Family Is Here

NXT Title Defended at WWE Live Given the fact WWE was in Florida on Friday night, they had an NXT Championship match with Bo Dallas defending against Leo Kruger. Dallas went over in the bout. The Wyatt Family is Here In other news from Friday’s WWE live event, Bray Wyatt worked with The Wyatt Family. [...]

June 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Live Event Results (6/7/13) – Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Wyatt Family

Below are quick results from Friday’s WWE live event from the BB&T Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL: * Brodus Clay & Tensai w/Noami & Cameron b. The Rhodes Scholars * Bo Dallas b. Leo Kruger in a NXT Championship Match * Ted DiBiase vs. Curt Hawkins ended when The Shield came out, which setup… * [...]

June 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News, WWE Results 3

RVD/TNA Update, Kid Kash Shoots On Austin Aries’ “Arrogance”

Rob Van Dam/TNA Update Rob Van Dam’s profile is listed on the Wrestler Roster page on ImpactWrestling.com. I’m not sure if they ever removed it but we felt it was worth mentioning given the recent updates. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Andrew Clement for sending this in. Kid Kash Shoots on Austin Aries Kayfabe [...]

June 8, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Several Segments Confirmed For Monday’s Raw; Watch “WWE Backstage Fallout” Smackdown Here

Segments Confirmed For Raw On this week’s Smackdown, it was revealed that Triple H will face Curtis Axel. In addition, World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler (who is now medically cleared to compete) will return, and Kaitlyn‘s “secret admirer” will be revealed. Smackdown Backstage Fallout This week’s episode of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown is now available at [...]

June 8, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Impact Wrestling Viewership & Rating Rises

This week’s Impact Wrestling viewership rises after last week’s horrible number. This week scores an average viewing audience of 1,100,000 viewers. The show scored a 0.91 cable rating. The show increase will be explained by the hype of Slammiversary‘s aftermath and Rampage Jackson first appearance on the show. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

June 7, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 6

WWE Smackdown Results (6/7/13) – Chain Stronger Than Link

WWE Smackdown Results – (6/7/13) Results by: Adam Wacker of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! The show begins with a teaser of what is to come tonight. A highlight is shown from the Paul Heyman and Chris Jericho contract signing for Payback. Jericho is officially set to face Punk at Payback, but faces Curtis [...]

June 7, 2013 Adam Wacker WWE News, WWE Results 6

TNA Touring Down Under, Backstage At Impact, Bound For Glory Tickets

TNA Touring Down Under? Hulk Hogan wrote on Twitter that TNA Wrestling is trying to put together a tour of Australia. The following is from his verified Twitter: @666dazzer yo 666 I’m trying to get that done with TNA,I had my Hulkamania tour a few years ago and had a blast brother. HH — Hulk [...]

June 7, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

The Rock’s Reality Series Off To A Strong Start

The Rock’s new reality series, ‘The Hero,” got off to a strong start by drawing more than 1.5 million viewers for the 8 PM premiere on Thursday night. The following press release was issued by TNT: ‘The Hero’ Draws More Than 1.5 Million Viewers for 8PM Premiere TNT’s exciting new competition series The Hero, starring [...]

June 7, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Top TNA Star Injured

Jeff Hardy was legitimately banged up from the ladder match on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling. He might have hurt his hip although the severity is still unknown. Jeff is scheduled to face TNA Champion Bully Ray on the weekend loop so we’ll see if there’s anything more to it. Weekend TNA Schedule – [...]

June 7, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 5

Weekend TNA Schedule – Shows In Georgia & South Carolina

TNA Wrestling has two live events this weekend. The schedule is as follows: Friday night from the Forum Civic Center in Rome, GA (more info) Saturday night from the U.S.C.A Convocation Center in Aiken, SC (more info) Next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling was taped on Thursday night. We have full taping results available at [...]

June 7, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Daniel Bryan Wins Beard Off, No Longer Being Vegan, Riding With Ryback, Dating Brie Bella

RVAMag has a detailed Q&A online with Daniel Bryan to promote Monday’s WWE Raw in Richmond, Virginia. Below is an excerpt: So to start, what is going on with the beard-off since Josh Reddick (Oakland Athletics’ outfielder) trimmed his beard? Oh my gosh! Yeah, I have no idea. I don’t know why he did it. [...]

June 7, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Weekend WWE Schedule – 5 Live Events, Next Week’s TV Tapings

WWE is back on the road this weekend for another slate of live events. Below is this weekend’s schedule: Live Events Friday from the BB&T Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL (more info) Saturday from the Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN (more info) Saturday The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL (more info) Sunday [...]

June 7, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0