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Del Rio’s Title Win, The Shield Wrestling, Planning Matches, Bill DeMott, Edge Update

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. [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW 11

WWE Not Acknowledging Releases, Bill DeMott Responds To Rumor, The First Raw

- WWE didn’t acknowledge the release of Trent Barreta on dot com. This is something they’ve shied away from with their last several releases (the release of Kharma comes to mind) as one observer commented about how it makes the company look bad. There was was speculation the releases were “ignored” during the Linda McMahon [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

WWE Smackdown Live Event Results (1/13/13) – Tyler, Texas

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Tyler, Texas: * The Great Khali b. David Otunga * Bo Dallas, Justin Gabriel & Yoshi Tatsu b. 3MB * WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett b. Kofi Kingston * Randy Orton b. Cody Rhodes in a no disqualification match * Alicia Fox b. Aksana [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0

Official Impact Wrestling Preview Following TNA Genesis

Below is the official preview for this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling following Sunday’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view: This Thursday night is a very special IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 8/7c, as the entire world is invited to the wedding of Brooke Hogan and Bully Ray! If you can’t watch it Thursday night, make sure [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

RAW Flashback – 1/11/93

Corny? Nostalgic? Stuck in the past? Maybe, but that very first RAW on January 11, 1993 was a big night for the WWF, a turning point, and the start of something big. I’m not sure VKM knew just how big the WWF/WWE would grow when that first RAW aired, but it’s amazing to look back [...]

January 14, 2013 Kendra Bunyon The Blog Spot 5

WWE Raw Live Event Results (1/13/13) – Corpus Christi, Texas

Below are quick results from Saturday’s WWE Raw live event in Corpus Christi, Texas: * WWE Champion CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler opened the show with a promo similar to what they did on Saturday night, claiming they were unable to compete. Vickie Guerrero booked them in the main event against Ryback & John Cena. [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 2

Santino Marella Injured

We noted here on Sunday that Santino Marella was replaced by Jamie Noble at Saturday’s WWE Raw live event in Laredo, Texas. The same situation took place Sunday night in Corpus Christi. Santino was injured Friday night in a match against Tensai in Austin, Texas. The early word is some type of head/neck injury although [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Early WWE Raw Preview – The Rock, Title Match, Hall Of Famers Appearing

WWE will hold the 20th Anniversary of Raw this Monday night from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The following is announced for the show: The Rock will appear live and host a “Rock Concert” segment (more info) Eve Torres will defend the WWE Divas Championship against Kaitlyn (more info) Special appearances by WWE Hall [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Raw 20th Anniversary Status Of Edge, Ric Flair & Jim Ross

- Edge wrote the following on Twitter regarding his status for the 20th Anniversary of WWE Raw: For those asking I won’t be at Raw. Loss in the family. — Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) January 14, 2013 - We reported last week that Ric Flair was expected to appear. - Jim Ross confirmed he will [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

More Epic Fails In This Week’s “WWE Download” With Dolph Ziggler

Dolph Ziggler, black eye and all, hosts this week’s installment of “WWE Download,” serving up another show full of epic fails. You can watch embedded in the video below: [...]

January 14, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

King Kong Bundy Starts WWE Hall Of Fame Rumor

King Kong Bundy (real name Chris Pallies) is suggesting that he’ll join Mick Foley as an inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2013. The following is from his Twitter account: Sounds like someone listened to the #Bundyholics regarding my Hall of Fame. Huge announcement tomorrow night#FIVE — King [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 10

Mr. Anderson vs. Samoa Joe Added To TNA Genesis

TNA Wrestling just announced that Mr. Anderson vs. Samoa Joe has been added to Sunday night’s Genesis lineup. Make sure you join us for exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. We are also hosting an “open thread” of discussion that you can now participate in live. [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Slammiversary & Bound For Glory Taking Place Outside Orlando

While it was assumed but not official, TNA Wrestling notified VIP ticket holders of Genesis on Sunday night that it will be the only live pay-per-view held at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida this year. Lockdown, Slammiversary and Bound for Glory will all be held on the road. The only confirmed location is for Lockdown [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

TNA Genesis Results (1/13/13) – Sting Returns Victorious, Jeff Hardy Retains

TNA Genesis Results Sunday, January 13, 2013 From Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Report by Sean Hopkins of WrestlingNewsWorld.com The show opens with a video package highlighting Jeff Hardy talking about his 2012, and the Triple Threat match he faces later tonight. The pyro hits and Todd Keneley welcomes us to the PPV.  He immediately [...]

January 13, 2013 Sean Hopkins TNA Results 29

Winner Of Storm vs. Daniels At Genesis Gets TNA Title Shot

The winner of James Storm vs. Christopher Daniels at Sunday night’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view gets a shot at the TNA Championship on the January 24th episode of Impact Wrestling. Dixie Carter announced the stipulation with the following Twitter post: Just informed by @hulkhogan the winner of Storm vs Daniels tonight at #Genesis gets a World [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Daniel Bryan’s Future In WWE Revealed; Details On A Former TNA Talent That Has No Intentions Of Re-Signing Like Velvet Sky & Others Despite The WWE Hiring Freeze

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January 13, 2013 Richard Gray Insider Rumblings 7

New TNA Live Events, Details On Tonight’s Genesis Live Chat

- TNA Wrestling has announced the following live events: Friday, March 1, 2013 from the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City, KS Saturday, March 2, 2013 from the Salina Bicentennial Center in Salina, KS - Join us here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com Sunday night at 8 PM EST for exclusive live play-by-play coverage of TNA Genesis. We [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Bo Dallas Works Smackdown Live, Jamie Noble Replaces Santino, John Cena Working Out

- WWE developmental worker Bo Dallas replaced the injured Tyson Kidd (torn meniscus) at Saturday’s Smackdown live event in Alexandria, LA and tagged with Justin Gabriel. They went over 3MB. - WWE producer Jamie Noble replaced Santino Marella at Saturday’s WWE Raw live event in Laredo, TX in a match against Tensai. I have not [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Smackdown Live Event Results (1/12/13) – Alexandria, Louisiana

Below are quick results from Saturday night’s WWE Smackdown live event in Alexandria, Louisiana: * The Great Khali b. David Otunga * Alicia Fox b. Aksana * Justin Gabriel & Bo Dallas b. 3 Man Band * WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett b. Kofi Kingston * Randy Orton b. Cody Rhodes in a no disqualification [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0

WWE Raw Live Event Results (1/12/13) – Laredo, Texas

Below are quick results from Saturday night’s WWE Raw live event in Laredo, Texas: * WWE Champion CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler both claimed in an opening promo they couldn’t work. Punk, due to his knee, Ziggler, due to the flu, when Vickie Guerrero came out and made Punk & Ziggler vs. Ryback & John [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 3

Road Dogg & Josh Mathews Inflict More Pain With This Week’s “Are You Serious?”

Road Dogg and Josh Mathews are back to inflict more pain in the weekly “Are You Serious?” Web series. For those that missed it in the Premium Mailbag, I called it my favorite WWE YouTube show: *Sound Off* What did you think of this week’s WWE “Are You Serious”? Post your comments below as they [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

WNW Reader Shares Their Experience At WWE Raw Live In Austin, TX

Wrestling News World reader Aaron Mobley attended Friday’s WWE Raw live event in Austin, Texas and sent in the following report: Justin Roberts makes his way to the ring and welcomes the live crowd to the Raw world tour in Austin. Before the show begins the National Anthem is played. Following that Cm Punk is our [...]

January 13, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 3

*Spoilers* TNA X-Travaganza (1/12/13) – Orlando, Florida

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 12, 2013 Richard Gray TNA Spoilers 10

Introducing WNW Disqussion – Chat Live About Stories & Add Instant Reactions

We are proud to announce our all new commenting system here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. The new system was installed last Saturday and is now out of beta testing and ready to go. The big change is your comments now appear instantly without mod approval. Feel free to use the comments area to discuss stories live with [...]

January 12, 2013 Richard Gray Site News 24

TNA Predicts – Genesis

Sunday, January 13th, from the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida, TNA Impact Wrestling presents Genesis. I honestly have no clue how this PPV is going to play out as the card doesn’t look bad, but that TPTB in TNA couldn’t be bothered to book any of these matches before last week, most of them were [...]

January 12, 2013 Kendra Bunyon Predictions 7

*Spoilers* TNA Jokers Wild Tag Team Tournament (1/12/13) – Orlando, Florida

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 12, 2013 Richard Gray TNA Spoilers 6

HHH Encourages Injured WWE Star To Return Early; Tells Them They Have A Rep For Being “Soft,” What Part Of CM Punk’s Promo Wasn’t Scripted, New World Heavyweight Champion, Ryback Still Labeled Unsafe?, ’13 WWE HoF Inductee Announced, 2 WWE Departures, 3 TNA Departures, Title Change On Raw’s 20th?, TNA Drastically Alters PPV Model

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January 12, 2013 Richard Gray Premium Newsletters 0

Zack Ryder Ends YouTube Show, Jinder Mahal Talks To A Horse, JR At Raw, Shaul Guerrero Update

- Zack Ryder’s “Long Island Story” YouTube show is apparently ending with this week’s 100th episode. - Jinder Mahal talks to a horse in New York City in the video embedded below: - Jim Ross has been invited by WWE to next week’s 20th Anniversary of Raw in Houston, Texas. - Vickie Guerrero’s daughter and [...]

January 12, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Video Footage Of Alberto Del Rio Winning The World Heavyweight Championship

For those that missed Alberto Del Rio winning the World Heavyweight Championship from Big Show on this week’s Smackdown, you can watch footage of the “Last Man Standing” match in the video embedded below: [...]

January 12, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Names In Orlando For “TNA One Night Only,” Exclusive Spoilers

The following non-TNA regulars are in Orlando, Florida for Saturday’s One Night Only pay-per-view tapings: Scorpio Sky Lince Dorado TJ Perkins Jigsaw Sonjay Dutt (not confirmed but likely) For those that missed it in the weekend schedule, below is what is being taped: “TNA Wrestling: X-Travaganza” will feature an Ultimate X Match, an X-Scape Cage [...]

January 12, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony Tickets Officially On Sale

Tickets for the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are officially on sale here at Ticketmaster. This is your opportunity to get tickets for the “cheap” seats as the majority of tickets were sold in an extended presale. This year’s Hall of Fame will be headlined by Mick Foley as an official announcement will [...]

January 12, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Raw Live Event Results (1/11/13) – Austin, Texas

Below are quick results from Friday night’s WWE Raw live event in Austin, Texas: * Vickie Guerrero announced CM Punk will team with Dolph Ziggler to face John Cena & Ryback in the show’s main event. * Brodus Clay w/Cameron & Naomi b. Jack Swagger * Kaitlyn b. Tamina Snuka * WWE Tag Team Champions [...]

January 12, 2013 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 1

Another WWE Release, Live Event In White Plains, Vintage Collection Summary

- WWE developmental Diva Skyler Moon has been released from the company. Moon, who had been away from the company due to a health issue, resurfaced backstage at this week’s WWE Raw. - WWE has announced a March 31, 2013 live event from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. - The January [...]

January 12, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Rock Concert Segment With The Rock Announced For WWE Raw

The Rock will host a “Rock Concert” segment on next week’s 20th Anniversary of WWE Raw as announced on this week’s Smackdown. Remember the last time there was a “Rock Concert” segment with Rock on March 12, 2012, Rocky took what many considered to be a low blow towards Cena’s martial situation. We’ll have live [...]

January 12, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 5

“Who Killed Yoshi Tatsu?” In Latest Santino’s Foreign Exchange

Santino Marella and Derrick Bateman try to solve the mystery of who “killed” Yoshi Tatsu in the latest edition of Santino’s Foreign Exchange. The episode is embeded below: [...]

January 12, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Alberto Del Rio Reacts To His Title Win In The Latest “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown

 Alberto Del Rio is interviewed backstage moments after he won the World Heavyweight Championship from Big Show on Smackdown. Also, Eve, the Divas Champion gives a piece of her mind. This can all be seen in the “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown below: Check out the full results of the show here. [...]

January 11, 2013 Alex Barie WWE News 0

WWE Smackdown Results (1/11/13) – Alberto Del Rio Becomes World Heavyweight Champion

WWE Smackdown Results – (1/11/13) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! The show begins with a Rock video package about him returning to Smackdown after 10 years. Also, Big Show’s championship may be in danger at Alberto Del Rio’s hands. Booker T makes his way to the ring. Booker  welcomes [...]

January 11, 2013 Adam Wacker WWE Results 2

Mick Foley Comments On Hall Of Fame Induction, WWE Live Event

- Mick Foley wrote the following on Twitter: Being inducted into the @wwe HOF, especially in The Garden, a place that has meant so much to me, will be an amazing honor and experience. — Mick Foley (@realMickFoley) January 11, 2013 - WWE has announced a March 17th live event from the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Trent Barreta Released From WWE

Trent Barreta has been released from WWE, according to his Twitter account: So fired right now.Just wanna say thanks to everyone. WWE, all the good brothers, and fans. Thanks. — Trent Barreta (@trentylocks) January 11, 2013 Barreta debuted on WWE’s ECW brand in 2009 as part of the Dudebusters tag team along with Caylen Croft. [...]

January 11, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 7

Title Match Set For 20th Anniversary Raw

WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres will defend the title against Kaitlyn on next Monday’s 20th Anniversary of WWE Raw. Next week’s Raw will take place from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0