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WWE NXT & Main Roster Live Event Notes

- WWE NXT will run a live event Wednesday night in Kissimmee, Florida. AJ Lee, Big E Langston and Dolph Ziggler are advertised WWE main roster stars scheduled to appear. Langston is the current NXT Champion. - The official developmental territory will hold their next set of television tapings Thursday night from the campus of [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 0

Detailed Look At WWE Active, Ric Flair Scheduled For Raw’s 20th

- Variety has a new article on “WWE Active” being the main part of their new WWE App launched tow month ago. You can read it at this link. - We can confirm that Ric Flair has been contacted to appear at next week’s 20th Anniversary episode of WWE Raw to appear on-camera. This plan, [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Mick Foley Comments On WWE Hall Of Fame Rumors

Pitch.com has a new Q&A online promoting Mick Foley bringing his standup comedy routine to the Stanford Comedy Club in Kansas City, KS. In it, he’s asked about rumors of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Below is Foley’s response: It would mean that the rumors that I started spreading about [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

A Lesson In Not Getting Worked, The Spirit Squad, Bob Backlund’s Hall Of Fame Status, John Cena Heel Turn?, Zack Ryder’s Frustration, Why Top Names Are The Wrestlemania 29 Undercard

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January 9, 2013 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 5

Ryback Still Labeled Unsafe?, Why Antonio Cesaro Faced The Great Khali On This Week’s WWE Raw, Identities Of Three More Top ROH Names WWE Is Targeting

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January 9, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News 9

Episode Three Of TNA British Boot Camp

Embedded in the video below is episode three of TNA British Boot Camp: Click here to watch the first two episodes. [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

“Superstar” Billy Graham Blasts CM Punk’s Latest Raw Promo

WWE Hall of Famer Billy Graham had a lot to say about CM Punk‘s promo last Monday on WWE Raw, in which he verbally attacked Bruno Sammartino and his record title reign. The release, posted to his Facebook page, is below: IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CM PUNK I watch the last hour of WWE Raw last [...]

January 9, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 18

WWE Pulls Out All The Stops On Raw, Rewarded With Increased Audience

Finally the audience has come back… excuse the usage of Rocky’s catchphrase as this week’s WWE Raw did an average viewing audience of 4,420,000 viewers on the USA Network. Not only is the number up significantly from weeks past but it was up against the BCS National Championship game on ESPN that did a massive [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 5

CM Punk’s Promo, Del Rio As Champ, Spoiling Title Changes, The Rock’s Contract Status

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 9, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW 9

Another Royal Rumble Participant Announced; Update List (Smackdown Spoiler)

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January 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

The Headbangers Backstage At Smackdown, Coolest Tattoos In Latest “WWE Inbox”

- Mosh and Thrasher, known collectively as The Headbangers, were backstage at Tuesday’s WWE television tapings in Miami, FL. Zack Ryder posted a photo with Mosh on Instagram at this link. - Remember the question in Ask WNW last week about tattoos in WWE? WWE stars who has the coolest tattoos in the latest episode [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Signs El Generico

Word beginning to make rounds in several circles is that WWE has signed Rami Sebei. Sebei, who WWE targeted in November, is best known as El Generico. I do not have 100% confirmation but would assume this is a developmental deal that will see him report to NXT Wrestling in Tampa, Florida. [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 11

Tammy Sytch & Damien Darling Announce Their Engagement

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch and independent wrestler Damien Darling are engaged to be married. This is an interesting twist to an ongoing saga that has seen Darling seek a protective order against Sytch, causing her to get arrested multiple times for violating it.  The reason for the protective order was due to ongoing domestic violence on [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray Other News 2

Action Packed Clip Of Steve Austin In “The Package”

A new clip of Steve Austin in “The Package” (also starring Dolph Lundgren) is embedded in the video below: The film is due out on Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack and DVD on February 19, 2013. [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray Other News 0

A Knockout Possibly Finished With TNA Wrestling

Earlier today, Richard Gray wrote that “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero cut his ties with TNA Wrestling. There looks to be another star that is finished with the company and that is Sarita. Sarita no longer appears on the roster page on TNA’s official website. While looking, The Pope isn’t shown either. While it is a [...]

January 8, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

New World Heavyweight Champion

Alberto Del Rio defeated The Big Show in a Last Man Standing match to win the World Heavyweight Championship during this week’s Smackdown taping in Miami, Florida. The official WWE website is already promoting the victory. Click here to view this week’s Smackdown spoilers. [...]

January 8, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 29

RAW Is Blogged – Ice Cream Cake Sales On The Rise?

I was bouncing around on YouTube this past weekend and I don’t know how I ended up watching the videos I did, but it reminded me of something I had really buried way down deep. I loved the Attitude Era, early nWo, DX, Austin, The Rock, especially Taker, and so many other things from that [...]

January 8, 2013 Kendra Bunyon Raw is Blogged 3

*Spoilers* Smackdown Taping Results From Miami, Florida

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January 8, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 7

*Spoilers* WWE Saturday Morning Slam Taping Results From Miami, Florida

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January 8, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 0

*Spoilers* WWE Main Event Taping Results From Miami, Florida

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January 8, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 0

Hulk Hogan & Jim Ross Discuss The Work Of CM Punk

- Hulk Hogan posted the following on Twitter: @apex1989 I think CM PUNK has stepped up and proved he can hold his own with anybody in the ring and anybody on the mic,he’s on a roll. HH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) January 8, 2013 - Jim Ross wrote the following on his blog: @CMPunk had [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

THQ Able To Move Forward With Sale Process, Bankruptcy After Court Approval

WWE’s video game partner, THQ, won court approval of a revised, longer bankruptcy sale process and loan to help fund operations after reaching an agreement with creditors. Bloomberg reports that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mary F. Walrath approved guidelines that will govern the sale of the company’s assets at a bankruptcy auction and the company’s $37.5 [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

TNA Star Announces Their Departure

Many have inquired about “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero’s contract status with TNA Wrestling, we now have a confirmed answer. Dinero wrote the following on Twitter on Tuesday: Pope’s Contract expired with TNA on Jan 1, I will not be resigning. Thanks to Dixie and the whole TNA Family for a wonderful 3+ Years.~PHS — Da [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

What Part Of CM Punk’s Promo Wasn’t Scripted, Punk Health Update, Ryback Injured On WWE Raw, Backstage Opinion Of Dolph Ziggler & What John Cena Thinks Of Him, Which Newcomer Was Described As Nervous On Raw, Kofi Kingston’s Puzzling Job

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January 8, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News 4

Booking The Rumble, CM Punk’s Disdain For The Rock, Title Match Outcome, Brock Lesnar

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 8, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW 10

WWE Raw Sold Out, John Cena Grants Another Wish, Skyler Moon Resurfaces

- This week’s WWE Raw was a legitimate sellout from the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, FL. - Here’s a story on John Cena granting yet another wish in Tampa. - WWE developmental Diva Skyler Moon (f/k/a Buggy Nova) resurfaced backstage at this week’s Raw. Below is a photo of her with Ricardo Rodriguez: [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

John Cena’s Fruity Pebbles Takeover, Shawn Michaels At NXT Tapings, WWE ’13 DLC Pack 3

- John Cena and Bamm-Bamm begin their takeover of Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles cereal boxes on Tuesday as part of a promotional partnership between Post Foods and WWE. View photos of the boxes and the official press release at this link. - Shawn Michaels is scheduled to appear at this Thursday’s WWE NXT tapings [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 4

What You Didn’t See On This Week’s WWE Raw – The Rock & CM Punk Face Off Again

After this week’s WWE Raw went off the air, CM Punk staggered back to the ring, yelled to cut The Rock‘s music, and got back into the ring. Punk told Rock that he had a lot more to say, and Rock interrupted him with a second Rock Bottom. Rock posed for fans while Punk writhed [...]

January 8, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

“Dead Man Down” Trailer, Wade Barrett With A Gun, AJ Lee To NXT, More Notes

- The trailer for the new WWE Studios production “Dead Man Down” starring Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Dominic Cooper and Terrence Howard is embedded in the video below: - Wade Barrett like you’ve never seen before… with a gun! Seriously, click here. - AJ Lee, Brodus Clay and Dolph Ziggler are scheduled to appear at [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

When The First 2013 WWE Hall Of Fame Inductee Will Be Announced

I noted in Monday’s Ask WNW that I expected the headliner for the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame to be announced very soon. The company will announce the first inductee on the 20th Anniversary of WWE Raw next week. [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

New WWE Videos – “Backstage Fallout” Raw & “Superstar Toyz”

- The latest episode of “Backstage Fallout” Raw is embedded in the video below: - The latest episode of “Superstar Toyz” is embedded in the video below: [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

What You Didn’t See On WWE Raw, Fandango Vignettes Resume

- WWE Champion CM Punk returned to the ring after Monday’s WWE Raw went off the air. He ended up taking a couple more Rock Bottoms and the People’s Elbow. Finally Punk retreated to the outside as Rock cut a promo about specifically picking Tampa as the city where he wanted to return. - Have [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Richard Reacts To CM Punk/The Rock Confrontation That Closed This Week’s WWE Raw

Embedded in the video below is the confrontation between WWE Champion CM Punk and The Rock that closed this week’s WWE Raw: I was very active on Twitter about the segment as I thought it was outstanding. Punk delivered a great heel promo that was comparable to the worked shoot promo that skyrocketed his stock [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 29

Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings – The Rock Returns To Smackdown

WWE will tape this week’s WWE Main Event, matches for WWE Saturday Morning Slam and Friday’s episode of Smackdown Tuesday night from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The announced main event for Smackdown is World Heavyweight Champion Big Show vs. Sheamus in a non-title match. Below are some video previews: Sheamus vs. Dolph [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

RAW Results 1/7/13 – The Rock Brings Punk A New Nickname

Pre-RAW Commercial Cole talks about how Punk has been cleared to wrestle and will be facing Ryback in a TLC Match tonight. And The Rock, The Most Electrifying Man In All of Entertainment makes his return tonight! Video Promo for The Rock’s return and how he’s going after Punk’s Title. But Punk’s Title is in [...]

January 7, 2013 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 19

Smackdown Main Event, Dr. Shelby Returning To WWE Raw

- WWE announced World Heavyweight Champion Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio in a non-title match for this week’s Smackdown. This week’s show will be taped Tuesday night from the American Airlines Arena in Tampa, Florida. - Dr. Shelby was announced for next week’s WWE Raw for a follow-up “evaluation” of both Kane and Daniel [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Zack Ryder Peeved At WWE For Skipping Over Him

Zack Ryder took exception to “The World Follows WWE on Twitter” graphic on this week’s Raw. Ryder posted the following on his official Twitter account: The world follows me on twitter too. @wwe just doesn’t want you to know. I have 100k followers more than @mikethemiz. twitter.com/ZackRyder/stat… — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) January 8, 2013   [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 9

CM Punk vs. The Rock Set For Royal Rumble, List Of Participants, Jon Gruden At Raw

- CM Punk vs. The Rock for the WWE Championship is now official for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view later this month. Punk beat Ryback on this week’s WWE Raw in a TLC match to retain the title after interference from The Shield. WWE Royal Rumble 2013 will take place Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Robbie E Helps Jeff Hardy, ODB, Matt Morgan, Mike Tenay & RVD With New Year’s Resolutions

Robbie E helps Jeff Hardy, ODB, Matt Morgan, Mike Tenay and Rob Van Dam with their New Year’s resolutions in this week’s episode of “The List” with Robbie T. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Updated List Of 30-Man Royal Rumble Match Participants

Below is an updated list of 30-man Royal Rumble participants: Heath Slater Jinder Mahal Drew McIntyre Dolph Ziggler Sheamus Randy Orton John Cena   [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0