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Main Event Preempted Next Week, Live Notes, Rolling Stones Live Pre-Show

- WWE Main Event is currently scheduled for pre-emption on December 12, 2012 in its normal timeslot on Ion Television due to the 12/12/12 Sandy Relief benefit concert. The show is scheduled to air at 6:30 PM and again at midnight. - WWE has announced a live event from the JQH Arena at Missouri State University in [...]

December 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Backstage News From WWE Raw – Diva Praised, The Youth Movement & How It Means Less TV Time For Randy Orton & John Cena, Why Some Are Already Concerned About Dolph Ziggler, Details On A Failed Babyface Turn

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December 4, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 29

Randy Orton Carrying Smackdown, Dolph Ziggler’s MITB Briefcase, Jeff Jarrett Update

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December 4, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 37

Barbie Blank Talks Life After WWE, Says Her Neck Was Kind Of A Problem

The Poughkeepsie Journal has a new Q&A online with Barbie Blank (formerly known as Kelly Kelly). Below is an excerpt: Life after WWE, how’s it going for you so far? Barbie Blank: It’s going good. I’m just relaxing at home. It’s nice to take a break and just be able to live a normal life [...]

December 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Randy Orton Defends The Shield In “Backstage Fallout” Raw

The latest episode of “Backstage Fallout” Raw is embedded below. In it, Randy Orton is asked about The Shield’s attack on him after his disposal of Brad Maddox. Orton said he “gets it” and referenced the attacks he was part of as a member of The Evolution.  He said the difference in the factions is [...]

December 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Shawn Michaels Says Retirement Is Right Up His Alley

The Poughkeepsie Journal has a Q&A online with Shawn Michaels. In it, Michaels is asked how he is enjoying retirement. Below is his response: I’m enjoying it immensely. It works for me. I’m a lazy person by nature, so retirement is right up my alley. I would have done it sooner, obviously, but apparently you [...]

December 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Ric Flair’s Fourth Wife Files For Legal Separation

Ric Flair’s fourth wife, Jacqueline Fliehr, has filed for legal separation. She cites “acts of illicit sexual behavior” and that Flair “has had numerous intimate relationships with other women during the parties’ marriage, to the embarrassment and humiliation of wife.” Jacqueline notes she was a “faithful and dutiful” wife to The Nature Boy but he’s [...]

December 4, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 4

John Cena To Eye World Title If Successful At TLC, What You Didn’t See On WWE Raw

- WWE uploaded an exclusive interview with John Cena following this week’s WWE Raw. In it, Cena says he’ll be eyeing Big Show’s World Heavyweight Championship if he beats Dolph Ziggler for his MITB briefcase at WWE TLC.  You can watch Cena’s comments at this link. - There was no dark match main event following [...]

December 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

24 Hours In DDP’s “Accountability Crib” With Jake Roberts

Josh Stewart spent 24 hours in Diamond Dallas Page’s “Accountability Crib” with Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Included in a writeup is a photo gallery that shows Roberts with Page and former WCW wrestler Raymond Lloyd (formerly known as Glacier). Below is an excerpt: “A lot of this is making sure you do the right things [...]

December 4, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 0

Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From North Charleston, South Carolina – Champion vs. Champion Match, Randy Orton Faces Wade Barrett, More

WWE will tape this week’s WWE Main Event, future matches for WWE Saturday Morning Slam, and this week’s Smackdown tonight from the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina. This week’s Main Event will be headlined by Kofi Kingston vs. Antonio Cesaro. This week’s Smackdown will be headlined by Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett. Raw Superstars [...]

December 4, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

RAW Results 12/3/12 – McMahon Jogs Vickie’s Elbow

Pre-RAW Commercial - Cole says we all now know they’re called the Shield, but they claim they’re not working for or with Punk. What’s next for the Shield? And rumor has it that VKM has been spotted backstage at RAW! Will he be on the show? Why is he there? Show Starts Video Recap of [...]

December 3, 2012 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 34

Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett Announced For Smackdown

WWE announced this week’s Smackdown will be headlined by Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett. This week’s Smackdown will be taped Tuesday night from the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler In A Ladder Match For MITB Briefcase Added To WWE TLC

It was announced on this week’s WWE Raw that John Cena will face Dolph Ziggler in a Ladder Match for the Money in the Bank briefcase at WWE TLC. WWE TLC will take place Sunday, December 16, 2012 fro the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 21

Cena Saturday Coming To The CW On Saturday

The CW and WWE issued a press release on Monday officially announcing that John Cena will “host” Vortex on Saturday morning as well as make his in-ring debut on WWE Saturday Morning Slam. Below is the official release: VORTEXX ON THE CW ANNOUNCES CENA SATURDAY, WWE’S JOHN CENA SHOWDOWN WWE Superstar John Cena to Host [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Greensboro, North Carolina

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December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE Spoilers 3

New TNA Videos – Robbie T Renews His Spot On The List, Taryn Terrell & Christy Hemme

Robbie E and Robbie T are back with the latest episode of The List while the latest episode of TNA Today features Taryn Terrell and Christy Hemme. Both are embedded below: The List: Robbie T Renews his Spot On The List TNA Today (Dec 3, 2012) With Taryn Terrell and Christy Hemme [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Smackdown Rating

Last week’s Smackdown did a 1.81 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,500,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Cover Photo & Synopsis For Steve Austin’s New Movie; Last Week’s Viewership Numbers For Smackdown

- Steve Austin‘s new movie, The Package is set to come out on February 19, 2013. Anchor Bay Entertainment released the synopsis and cover of the movie. The cover photo is above while the synopsis is below: Steve Austin and Dolph Lundgren star in the bone-crunching action flick that delivers the goods: Austin is combat [...]

December 3, 2012 Alex Barie WWE News 1

WWE Teasing A Mr. McMahon Appearance Tonight

Dot com is teasing an appearance of the chairman Mr. McMahon tonight on WWE Raw. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler made note of it at the beginning of tonight’s show. Below is the official tease on the website: WWE.com has learned Mr. McMahon has been spotted in Greensboro, N.C., host of tonight’s Raw. What is [...]

December 3, 2012 Alex Barie WWE News 0

Barbie Blank On MTV2, Natalya & David Otunga, Mick Foley Comedy, Flair Update

- Barbie Blank, formerly known as Kelly Kelly, just wrapped an appearance on MTV2′s “Guy Code.” The episode is due out in February. - Natalya and David Otunga are scheduled to host a “be a STAR” anti-bullying rally at Mary Ford Elementary School in North Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday. - Mick Foley has booked [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

WWE Running A Live Event In Turkey; Details On New Steve Austin Movie

- WNW reader TL sent word that WWE will run a live event in Turkey on February 23, 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday. Click here for more information. - Steve Austin has a new film coming out on Blu-Ray and DVD on February 19, 2013. The flick is called “The Package” and stars Austin and [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

John Laurinaitis Returns, WWE PPVs On Smartphones, Punk Watches TNA, George Barrios Presentation

- John Laurinaitis is at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina for this week’s WWE Raw. This doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll return to television as he has been working as a producer backstage but has been off the road recently due to shoulder surgery. Reports he was released from the company were unfounded and [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Hulk Hogan One Of GQ’s “Least Influential People,” Christmas Movie Coming To TMC

- Hulk Hogan is listed as #24 of “The Least Influential People of 2012.” Below is what they wrote of the Hulkster: When I was a kid, I wanted to be just like Hulk Hogan. Funny how getting caught banging his best friend’s wife on tape and then finding out that his best friend was [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 5

Vince McMahon Issues An Edict To Protect A Huge Name Currently Working With WWE To Possibly Be The “Face” Of The 2013 Hall Of Fame Class; HHH Rebuked By Vince

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December 3, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 18

Early WWE Raw Preview – The Shield, Team Hell No, Cena/AJ, Sheamus & Big Show

This week’s WWE Raw will take place Monday night from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. Below are the focal points of this week’s show: Will The Shield challenge Ryback in the ring? Are Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns working with CM Punk and Paul Heyman? Have Daniel Bryan and Kane become “friends”? [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

TNA House Show Results (12/2/12) – Grand Forks, North Dakota

Below are quick results from Sunday’s TNA live event in Grand Forks, North Dakota: * TNA X Division Champion Rob Van Dam b. Zema Ion * TNA Knockout Women’s Champion Tara b. ODB * James Storm b. Devon via disqualification due to interference from D.O.C.. Bully Ray made the save which resulted in… * Bully [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray TNA House Shows 0

Comparing Belcher To Benoit, WWE Titles & Prestige, CM Punk In Real Life, Worked Shoot Promo

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Watch The Latest Episode Of WWE Download With Dolph Ziggler Here

The latest episode of WWE Download with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below: [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Latest On Scott Steiner’s Litigation Against TNA Wrestling

Scott Steiner and TNA Wrestling are close to a settlement in his lawsuit against them over accounting royalties. A hearing scheduled for last Friday was canceled at the request of TNA. Steiner still has open litigation against TNA as there is a suit/counter suit over him ripping Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff on Twitter as [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

WWE Raw House Show Results (12/2/12) – Florence, South Carolina

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Raw live event in Florence, South Carolina: * Brodus Clay b. Michael McGillicutty * Zack Ryder b. Corey Graves * Satino Marella b. Tensai * WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No & Ryback b. WWE Champion CM Punk & Primo & Epico via disqualification after The Shield [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 3

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (12/2/12) – Anderson, South Carolina

Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Anderson, South Carolina: * The Miz b. Damien Sandow * Fandango b. Ted DiBiase * Layla & Paige (more) b. Aksana & Natalya * WWE Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston b. Wade Barrett * Randy Orton b. Alberto Del Rio w/Ricardo Rodriguez * David Otunga [...]

December 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 1

TNA Stars Advertised For Charity Event

There is going to be a charity event in Durham, North Carolina on Tuesday January 15, 2013. This event is titled Chinlock for Chuck. The event it to help Chuck Coates, a former professional wrestler, as he battles Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. So far, the event is advertising TNA Wrestling stars Jeff Hardy, James Storm, Gunner, and [...]

December 3, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Gabe Tuft (Formerly Tyler Reks) Shoots On John Cena, Who Killed The MidCard Mafia, More

Gabe Tuft, known as Tyler Reks during his time with WWE, has been making waves on Twitter by shooting on John Cena, giving his opinion of his former co-workers, and more. Some of the tweets are compiled below: Anyone want to know what top guy forced me to stop using the burning hammer – even [...]

December 2, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 24

WWE Live Event Notes, Byron Saxton Update

- WWE has announced the following live events: February 8, 2013 from the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Missouri March 2, 2013 from the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada Tickets for the 2/8 show go on sale in an online presale on 12/12 and the 3/2 show goes on sale on 12/15. - [...]

December 2, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 0

TNA House Show Results (12/1/12) – Fargo, North Dakota

Below are quick results from Saturday’s TNA live event in Fargo, North Dakota: * TNA X Division Champion Rob Van Dam b. Zema Ion * ODB b. TNA Knockout Women’s Champion Tara in a non-title match * Devon b. James Storm * Bully Ray b. D.O.C. via disqualification after interference from the Aces & 8′s. [...]

December 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA House Shows 0

Byron Saxton Removed, Former NXT Worker Hurles Accusations At Bill DeMott

- Byron Saxton has apparently been released from his WWE developmental contract as his profile has been removed from the official NXT website. Saxton is known by the WWE audience as he had runs on ECW and the original NXT as a commentator. In his most recent gig, he was a ring announcer on the [...]

December 2, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling 9

Former WWE Developmental Worker Unloads On Bill DeMott

Former WWE developmental talent Kevin Matthews unloaded on NXT trainer Bill DeMott over the weekend on Twitter. Matthews claimed he was going to expose every “crooked” thing DeMott did and put it out there. DeMott responded with the following Tweet: Hey @2cockykm didn’t realize you are on Social Media. Glad to see things are going well [...]

December 2, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling 3

Chris Jericho & WWE Talked Return Plans Last Month

Chris Jericho spoke with WWE officials in November and pitched himself for a brief return. Jericho was interested in doing a couple of shows but the company wanted more of a long-term commitment. He wanted to work shows when he was off but could only do so a couple times a month. We actually heard [...]

December 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

CM Punk In New Orleans, New WWE Diva, Eve Protected

- CM Punk did not work Saturday night’s Raw live event in Roanoke, VA as he was in New Orleans for the Wizard World Comic Con. - WWE developmental Diva Paige worked Saturday’s show in Columbia, teaming with Layla against Natalya & Aksana. Paige is 5’8 from Norwich, England. You can view her profile at this [...]

December 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

WWE Raw House Show Results (12/1/12) – Roanoke, Virginia

Below are quick results from Saturday night’s WWE Raw live event in Roanoke, Virginia: * Brodus Clay b. Michael McGillicutty * Zack Ryder b. Corey Graves (more info) * AJ Lee & Kaitlyn b. WWE Divas Champion Eve & Rosa Mendes when Eve walked out on the match * WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro [...]

December 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0