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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

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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

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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

This Week’s Impact Wrestling Viewership (Updated w/Rating), Video Preview Of TNA Genesis Main Event

- This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, the go-home to TNA Genesis did an average viewing audience of 1,290,000 viewers on Spike TV according to TV By The Numbers. The show ended up doing a 1.02 cable rating. - Speaking of TNA Genesis, the company released the following video preview of the show’s main event [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

WWE Makes Mick Foley Hall Of Fame Induction Official, Foley On Who He Would Like To Induct Him

Dot com has confirmed Mick Foley as the first inductee of the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame class. You can read their article at this link. The New York Post was first to confirm Foley’s induction but Foley gave pause to the report Friday on Twitter. Arda Ocal interviewed Foley, before the announcement was made official, [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Titus O’Neil Strips & Darren Young The Worst Thing Since Marc Mero – This Week’s JBL & Cole Show

This week’s episode of The JBL & Cole Show features Titus O’Neil stripping and Darren Young’s fail that JBL called the “worst thing since Marc Mero.” You can watch the show hosted by John Layfield and Michael Cole embedded in the video below: [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Ric Flair Responds To CM Punk’s Promo From WWE Raw

Dot com has a new article online featuring quotes from Ric Flair responding to WWE Champion CM Punk’s promo from this week’s WWE Raw. Flair, who is rumored but not confirmed for next week’s Raw, concludes the article with this quote: “Like I said, if you like me or don’t like me, learn to love [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Full List Of WWE PPVs & Locations For 2013, Why We Respect Triple H

WWE sent their media partners a list of all of their scheduled pay-per-view dates for 2013 with locations. The only show with a name “to be announced” is the June 16, 2013 show in Chicago, Illinois. Below is the list: Royal Rumble on January 27, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ Elimination Chamber on February 17, 2013 [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Why Andy Leavine & Angelina Love Are Being Pursued, More On TNA Losing A Big Sponsorship Deal, Why WWE Isn’t The Only Company After Ring Of Honor/Dragon Gate USA Talent; Details On Who Could Pop Up On Impact Wrestling

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January 11, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News 5

Mick Foley Responds To WWE Hall Of Fame Report

Mick Foley wrote the following on Twitter after the New York Post reported him as the first inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame for the class of 2013: As far as the HOF: I’ll believe it when I see it on @wwe TV…or when I get a phone-call from Vince. Better check my VM [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

JR Gives Talent Evaluations From WWE NXT TV Tapings

Jim Ross, who knows a thing or two about talent, posted a new blog on his official website with thoughts on this week’s WWE NXT television tapings. Below is an excerpt: Bray Wyatt Family had a stellar night. Good presentation. Sasha Banks beginning to impress. Jake Cater back from injury. Good taping for Cory Graves. [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

The New York Post Reports Mick Foley Will Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

The New York Post is reporting that Mick Foley will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. An official announcement is expected to take place on next week’s episode of WWE Raw, the 20th Anniversary special, from the Toyota Center in [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Crimson’s TNA Status, 5 Shocking Moments, Lita & Trish Back To WWE?, New Title/Heel Cena

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 11, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW 17

Watch The 100th Episode Of Z! True Long Island Story With Zack Ryder Here

The final episode of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder has been released, and is embedded below: [...]

January 11, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 7

Weekend WWE Schedule – Shows In TX & LA, Raw’s 20th Anniversary, Smackdown

WWE is back on the road this weekend with the following live events: WWE Raw: Friday from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX (more info) Saturday from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, TX (more info) Sunday from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX (more info) Smackdown: Saturday from the Rapides Coliseum [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Weekend TNA Schedule – Three PPVs, TNA Genesis Live Coverage

TNA Wrestling has a big weekend this weekend as they’ll tape two of the new “TNA One Night Only” pay-per-views on Saturday from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida: The sessions will take place at 1 PM and 7 PM. The following has been announced for each of the special tapings: “TNA Wrestling: X-Travaganza” will feature [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

WWE Live Event Notes

WWE has announced the following live event notes as circulated by Devin Cutting: March 23 from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. Tickets go on sale 1/26 July 5 from the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Final Advertised Lineup For TNA Genesis – Live Coverage Sunday At 8 PM EST

Following this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, below is the updated lineup for Sunday’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view. Make sure you join us here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com for exclusive live play-by-play coverage: Triple Threat Elimination Match for the TNA Championship - Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Austin Aries vs. Bobby Roode Singles Match - Sting vs. D.O.C. TNA [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Impact Wrestling Post Show, Logo For TNA One Night Only PPV Series

- SoCal Val hosts the latest Impact Wrestling Post Show in the video embedded below: - TNA Wrestling posted the logo for the new “One Night Only” pay-per-view series they announced Thursday night.  You can view it below: [...]

January 11, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Full Smackdown Taping Results For Tonight

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 11, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 0