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Content Listing For The Best Of WCW Monday Nitro Vol. 2

The folks over at WWE DVD News have unveiled the match listing for The Best of WCW Monday Nitro Volume 2. It is as follows: DISC 1 WCW United States Championship Match Sting vs. Ric Flair 4th September, 1995 Madusa trashed the WWE Women’s Championship 18th December, 1995 Trashing the Gold Hulk Hogan vs. Arn [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Rhyno’s Status, Jealousy Backstage In WWE, Pay Structure, Wrestlemania Plans For CM Punk & The Rock, Steve Austin Returning?, Favorite YouTube Show, Throwaway Programming, What Will Make The WWE Network Worth The Money, Ratings In WWE

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January 4, 2013 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 3

Weekend TNA Schedule – Shows In Maryland & Pennsylvania

TNA Wrestling has live events this weekend in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Below is a look at the schedule: Friday from the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, MD (more info) Saturday from the Tower Theater in Philadelphia, PA (more info) We are seeking reports from all live events. If you attend, submit your report at this [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Weekend WWE Schedule – 5 Live Events, Next Week’s TVs, Seeking Reports

WWE returns to the road on Friday night, below is this weekend’s schedule: Raw: Friday from the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, FL (more info) Saturday from the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, GA (more info) Sunday from the Leon County Civic Center in Tallahassee, FL (more info) Smackdown: Friday from Palacio de Recreation Y [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Smackdown’s Future On SyFy To Be Determined This Fall

Vince McMahon stated in a recent conference call with investors that WWE’s contract with SyFy for Smackdown was coming up for negotiation first. The contract is believed to be up at the end of September 2013, as the original agreement was for three years in October 2010. [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Big E Langston Working, Lesnar At Rumble?, Secondary Titles, Part-Time Talent vs. New Talent

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. [...]

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New Year’s Eve WWE Raw Rating

The final number for the WWE Raw rating came in at 2.31. We noted earlier the show did an average viewership of 3,552,000 viewers which not only beat out the Christmas Eve episode the week prior but the live show on December 3rd. Raw Ratings Archive [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

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 4, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 4

Matt Striker Wants Developmental Talent On Raw, CM Punk At NXT

- Matt Striker wrote the following on Twitter: Can the 1st hr of RAW be interactive ? 4-6 unsigned talent. Whomever has the most votes gets a match at the end of hour 1. Win n come back — Matt Striker (@Matt_Striker_) January 3, 2013 - WWE Champion CM Punk was at the NXT Wrestling [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Aces & 8s Member Revealed, RVD’s Title Defense, Wrestler Of The Year, Impact Main Event

- For those that missed this week’s Impact Wrestling, Mike Knox was unmasked [by Kurt Angle] as a member of Aces & 8s at the end of this week’s show. Click here for full results by Alex Barie. - We noted earlier that Rob Van Dam will defend the TNA X Division Championship at TNA [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 4

TNA Blog Zone – The Stinger’s Back And You’re Gonna Be In Trouble!

The first Impact of the new year and I’m already a bit worried. I read on WNW that there was going to be another tournament on TNA and I have to admit that I cringed loud enough for Stacy to question what I had read. I know that tournaments can heighten excitement when organized and [...]

January 4, 2013 Kendra Bunyon IW Blog Zone 7

Impact Wrestling Post Show; Main Event For TNA Genesis

- Watch the Impact Wrestling Post Show with Todd Keneley, Bobby Roode, Ms. Tessmacher, and Mickie James here: - For those that missed Impact Wrestling, the results can be seen here, the main event match was made for TNA Genesis. Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Title Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Austin Aries vs. [...]

January 3, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Impact Wrestling Results (1/3/13) – Peeling Away The Masks Of Aces & 8s

Impact Wrestling Results – 1/3/2013 From Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Impact Wrestling kicks off with a video package. It focuses around the pay-off of Aces and 8s from Austin Aries. Roode receives his payback as he fights Austin one-on-one. Both are equal and Jeff gets the final word. [...]

January 3, 2013 Alex Barie TNA Results 9

Xplosion Match, Two Title Matches Added To TNA Genesis, X Division Tournament

- Kenny King beat Jessie Godderz w/Tara via Royal Flush in a match taped for Xplosion prior to Thursday’s Impact Wrestling in Orlando, Florida. - Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez will defend the TNA Tag Team Championship against Matt Morgan & Joey Ryan on January 13th at TNA Genesis. - Speaking of Genesis, Rob Van Dam [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Refiles $100 Million Lawsuit Against Gawker, Added TNA’s UK Tour

- TMZ is reporting that Hulk Hogan is moving forward with his $100 lawsuit against Gawker for posting his sex tape with Heather Clem online. According to their report, Hogan dismissed the lawsuit in federal court last month and refiled it in Florida state court. This is where Hogan is also suing his sex tape [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 4

Viewership Numbers For New Year’s Eve WWE Raw

The New Year’s Eve episode of WWE Raw did an average viewing audience of 3,552,000 viewers on the USA Network. Below is a breakdown by hour: Hour one – 3,397,000 viewers Hour two – 3,644,000 viewers Hour three – 3,614,000 viewers The number is actually encouraging given the fact the show aired on New Year’s [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Studios Project Starring Halle Berry Gets A New Title

BlackFilm.com is reporting that the upcoming WWE Studios film starring Halle Berry with David Otunga in a supporting role has undergone a title change. Originally slated to be called “The Hive,” the film is now titled “The Call.” Below is an excerpt of what the film is about: Emergency Call Center Operator Jordan (Halle Berry) [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Opening of Impact Wrestling; New Tournament; Hulk Hogan Added To The UK Tour

- Dixie Carter just wrote on her official Twitter page that Impact Wrestling will begin with the Impact Wrestler of the Year award. Below is her tweet: Wrestler of the Year ceremony kicks off #ImpactLIVE tonight.Last chance to vote at impactwrestling.com — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 3, 2013 - Impact Wrestling’s official Twitter account revealed [...]

January 3, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Details On A Big TNA Name That Wants To Be In WWE That Recently Signed A New Contract – Who It Is & When They Could Make The Possible Jump

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January 3, 2013 Richard Gray Insider Rumblings 8

Chris Jericho Update, Neidhart/WWE, Looking Back At WWE Releases Of 2012

- Chris Jericho will host “Robot Combat League” on SyFy beginning in February. Below is the first trailer for the show: - Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart is once again listed in the Alumni section of WWE’s official website. - The following video has been making rounds and I thought it was worth running. It’s a [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 9

The New Age Outlaws, Fandango’s Future, Rock Over Cena, Hogan Returning To The Ring

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. [...]

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Watch The First Two Episodes Of TNA British Bootcamp Here

The first two episodes of TNA British Bootcamp are embedded in the videos below: Episode 1 Episode 2 [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Drew McIntyre Injury Update, Smackdown Rating, Michelle McCool Puts Over Stephanie McMahon

- Drew McIntyre posted the following on Twitter: Day 1 back in gym for real in four months, cast now removable. 3MBs Hot Scot Enforcer is on way to 100%, can press fully on fret board, Wooo — Drew McIntyre (@TheDrewMcIntyre) January 2, 2013 - We noted earlier the final Smackdown of 2012 did an [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Ric Flair Returning To The Ring With All Japan Pro Wrestling

Ric Flair, who claimed recently he’ll never wrestle again, is returning to the ring. We noted here that Flair is scheduled to appear at the All Japan Pro Wrestling show on January 26th at Tokyo’s Ota Ward Gym. It’s now been announced he’ll be wrestling on the show in a tag team match, teaming with [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray Other News 13

Official Preview For This Week’s Impact Wrestling; Live Coverage At 8 PM EDT – Steel Cage Match, Sting Returns & More

Impact Wrestling is back to being live this week after their holiday break. The official preview for the show is below: Preview Thursday’s January 3rd IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 8/7c – the first IMPACT of 2013! The road to the January 13 “Genesis” Pay-Per-View event continues! If you can’t watch it Thursday, make sure [...]

January 3, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 1

Impact Wrestling Rating For The Last 2012 Show

Richard Gray posted the viewership numbers for the last 2012 Impact Wrestling episode, which was 1,330,000. The show received a 0.95 cable rating. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

January 2, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 3

Watch Several Video Highlights From This Week’s WWE Main Event Here

Below are several video highlights from this week’s WWE Main Event: Wade Barrett Competes In A Gauntlet Match Antonio Cesaro vs. The Great Khali A Special Look At Antonio Cesaro Wade Barrett Issues An Open Challenge To Any WWE Superstar Natalya & Hornswoggle Wish The Great Khali Good Luck [...]

January 2, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

WWE’s Latest Update On The Medical Clearance Of CM Punk

WWE had their physician Michael Sampson Tout that WWE Champion CM Punk was 100% cleared to compete on next week’s Raw to defend the title in a TLC match against Ryback. The Tout, which was shown on this week’s WWE Main Event, is embedded below: Information! We have more at this link. [...]

January 2, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE In Toledo, Trailer For Wade Barrett Film, The Rock On Smackdown

- WWE has announced a live event from the John F. Savage Arena at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio on Sunday, March 17th, 2013. Bell time is 5 PM. - The first trailer for the WWE Studios production “Dead Man Down” is now online. The film, which features Wade Barrett in a supporting [...]

January 2, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 4

10 WWE Names To Watch Out For In 2013, Photo Of Vince McMahon Boxing

- WWE has a new feature on dot com listing 10 names to “watch out for in 2013.” Their article says 10 superstars but The Shield and Team Rhodes scholars are listed in two spots, which actually makeup five stars. Below is the list: Team Rhodes Scholars Kaitlyn Antonio Cesaro Tyson Kidd Wade Barrett Ryback [...]

January 2, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 21

Full Taping Results For Tonight’s Episode Of WWE Main Event

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 2, 2013 Richard Gray WWE Spoilers 7

WWE Says CM Punk Is Medically Cleared, An Official Decision On Tonight’s Main Event

WWE has a new article online here on dot com that states their “sources indicate” that CM Punk is medically cleared for in-ring competition. This of course means he’ll be able to defend the WWE Championship against Ryback in a TLC match on next week’s WWE Raw. They tout an official announcement will be made [...]

January 2, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

New WWE Inbox – What’s So Intimidating About Undertaker?

WWE stars reveal what intimidates them about Undertaker plus who digs crazy chicks or guys? All included in the latest episode of WWE Inbox embedded in the video below: [...]

January 2, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Why WWE Brought Ric Flair Back To TV Despite Ongoing Litigation With TNA Wrestling, Current & Former TNA Stars Sad To Learn Hiring Freeze Isn’t Over, Details On WWE Using The Flair Appearance To Test The Reaction From Their Competitor

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January 2, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News 15

The Rock On WWE Raw, Zack Ryder Music Video?, Ric Flair Update

- WNW reader Chris sent word The Rock is being advertised for the February 11th episode of WWE Raw from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. - Zack Ryder noted on Twitter he’s filming a music video for “Hoeski” on Wednesday. Take a listen to the song in the video embedded below: - Ric Flair [...]

January 2, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Tattoos In WWE, Breaking The Ring, CM Punk vs. The Rock, The Shield

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. [...]

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WWE Interested In Signing Another Popular Indy Star – Details On Who It Is & Why Their Hiring Has Become A Priority

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January 1, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News 8

Can Wes Brisco Get On The List?, Sting Returning To Impact Wrestling

- Can Wes Brisco get on The List with Robbie E and Robbie T? Watch the first episode of 2013 embedded in the video below: - Sting will return to Impact Wrestling on Thursday. Below is a promotional video: [...]

January 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

The Rock Advertised For 20th Anniversary Of WWE Raw

The Toyota Center in Houston, Teas , which is hosting the 20th Anniversary of WWE Raw on January 14th, is now promoting The Rock for the show. Their promotional material reads as follows: Toyota Center is excited to welcome WWE back to Houston when they present the 20th Anniversary of RAW Celebration and the return [...]

January 1, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE’s New DVD Licensee, Zack Ryder Frusturated

- FremantleMedia Enterprises is officially the new licensee for WWE Home Entertainment in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Their new website will be located at this link. WWE’s previous licensee, Silvervision, is believed to have a similar deal with TNA Wrestling. - Zack Ryder posted the following on Twitter: [...]

January 1, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 14