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Watch The Latest Z! True Long Island Story With Zack Ryder Here

The latest episode of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder is embedded in the video below: [...]

November 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Linda McMahon Campaigns Workers Disgruntled Over Nonpayment

Word is beginning to get around that workers for the Linda McMahon for Senate campaign didn’t get paid for their work. Once paid, the checks bounced. Campaign spokesperson Kate Duffy told WTNH News 8 in Connecticut the mixup came when replacement checks were issued for those that did not want to wait for the mail. [...]

November 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Weekly Rundown: NXT competitors run in on a main event and form a faction? That has never been done before!

This blog reflects my subjective views and nothing more. If you disagree – which is encouraged – feel free to voice your opinion (in a civil manner) in the comments section.   Hello and welcome back to yet another edition of the Weekly Rundown hosted by yours truly, Guy Landau. This is a weekly feature [...]

November 23, 2012 Guy Landau Landau Rundown 19

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 [...]

November 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 3

Rosa Mendes Calls Out Brad Maddox Over Scam Artist’s Fake Locker Room Video

-Wrestling News World reader Sara sent word that Rosa Mendes called out Brad Maddox on Twitter for allegedly posting a video of her changing in the Divas locker room. The video, however, was made by a notorious scam artist who has previously impersonated CM Punk. The video that was posted by the fake Maddox is [...]

November 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

TNA Blog Zone – Gut Check Invasion

While I might have been cranky about Impact being taped last week, I completely understand why they didn’t go live tonight. Because of that, I have to apologize to everyone for this BZ being late, but Ellie and I were watching the Patriots’ game, then I realized that Impact was on! Honestly, I didn’t change [...]

November 23, 2012 Kendra Bunyon IW Blog Zone 5

Go Behind The Scenes In WWE With John Cena & Kofi Kingston

Go behind the scenes with John Cena, Kofi Kingston and others in the latest episode of WWE “Outside the Ring” in the video below: [...]

November 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

PPVs To The WWE Network, Edgy Storylines Returning To Criticism, My Advice On How To Get Signed By WWE, Lackluster Main Event Booking, My Position On Ryback, Vince To Blowup The Tag Division?, Big Johnny’s Return To TV, How Many Dates Left On Lesnar’s WWE Contract, Politics In Wrestling

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November 22, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 2

CM Punk The Grand Marshal Of The McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

WWE Champion CM Punk is the Grand Marshal for the McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday in Chicago. You can watch the parade on WGN America at 9 PM EST. Click here for more. [...]

November 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Video Clip From “The Soup Salutes WWE: Piledriving Clips In Your Face” On E

WWE uploaded a clip of “The Soup Salutes WWE: Piledriving Clips In Your Face” from Wednesday night on E. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]

November 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Dolph Ziggler Discusses Breaking Away From Vickie Guerrero, Wanting More Mic Time, Why He Sells The Way He Does, More

Chris Van Vliet of WOIO in Cleveland recently conducted an interview with Dolph Ziggler. In the interview, he discusses his character moving away from Vickie Guerrero, his philosophy behind his infamous selling ability, how he feels about his pushes, or lack thereof, and more. In addition, he mentions that if he were taller, he’d be [...]

November 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 8

Official Preview For This Week’s Impact Wrestling

Below is the official preview for this week’s Impact Wrestling: - It’s the special Thanksgiving Edition of IMPACT WRESTLING! After you give thanks and enjoy holiday dinner with the family, sit back and enjoy two hours of wrestling action! TNA and SpikeTV continue the tradition of wrestling on Thanksgiving night! - The special Thanksgiving IMPACT [...]

November 22, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

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

Below are several video highlights from this week’s WWE Main Event: Damien Sandow Addresses The WWE Universe The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler A Look Back At The Rivalry Between The Miz & Dolph Ziggler Justin Gabriel vs. Wade Barrett [...]

November 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Eve Says She’ll Never Pose For Playboy, Possible Name Of New NXT Faction, Jerry Lawler Interview

- WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres did an interview to promote this week’s WWE-themed episode of “The Soup” on E. In it, she said she would never pose for Plaboy. You can listen to the interview in the video embedded below: - One of the names pitched for the faction of Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

WWE Hell In A Cell Buyrate Up From Last Year; Vince McMahon Thanking Ryback

WWE Hell in a Cell is  projected to have done 200,000 buys, which is up 10,000 buys from the 190,000 the show did last year. We reported earlier this month here on Richard’s Backstage Blog the number beat internal projections and Vince McMahon was attributing it to Ryback, who headlined the show against WWE Champion [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Reacting To NXT Faction, Kaitlyn’s Arrest, What TNA Is Hoping To Gain By Suing WWE, Match Outcomes

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. [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 14

Triple H Discusses Cutting His Hair, Jericho Says It Was Vince’s Idea For Him Not To Speak, John Cena To The C-Shows

- Triple H was on “The Morning Buzz” on 100.3 WHEB to promote Wrestlemania 29. In the interview, he discussed the decision to cut his hair. You can listen at this link. - Chris Jericho revealed in an interview that it was Vince McMahon that came up with the idea to have him not speak [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 15

Source: Jim Johnston Confirms Theme Song For NXT Faction, Gives Details On Storyline

We’re told Jim Johnston confirmed with the band “Damn It To Hell” earlier this week that he plans to produce and record their single “I’m Telling You” to use as the theme song of Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose. Johnston told the band this was going to be a “huge storyline” and they [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 23

Video Of Lex Luger On Hardcore Pawn

As noted earlier, Lex Luger was featured on truTV’s “Hardcore Pawn” on Tuesday night. You can watch the appearance in the video below: Information! [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 10

Jake Roberts Says Suicide Was Something He Thought About A Lot

Wrestling News World reader Simon Cassidy sent in the following: This past Tuesday night, WWE Legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts appeared was interviewed by Simon Cassidy and David Thomson on the Big WrestleShark Show on 98.4 Pulse FM. In an exclusive half hour interview, Jake spoke openly and frankly about his past, his personal problems, [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 7

WWE Sends Annual Rehab Letter, NXT Taping Dates, Why WWF Scratched Logo Is On Attitude Era DVD

- WWE sent out their annual letter to former talent earlier this week to inform them they will pay for any type of rehab they need. The letter was sent from Triple H when it has had Vince McMahon’s name on it in the past. - The following NXT taping dates have been announced for [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

What You Won’t See On Smackdown; Paul Heyman Says Titus O’Neil Had Breakthrough Moment

- Sheamus beat World Heavyweight Champion Big Show via disqualification in the dark match main event of this week’s Smackdown tapings. Show was disqualified when he used a steel chair. Sheamus ended up hitting the Brogue Kick to end the taping and send the crowd home happy. - Paul Heyman wrote the following on Twitter: [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 11

WWE On “The Soup” Tonight – Watch Two Videos Of “Condensed Soup” With Miz & Eve

The WWE-themed episode of “The Soup” airs Wednesday night on E! at 10/9CT. The following promotional videos featuring The Miz and Eve Torres are embedded in the videos below: The Miz hosts a special webisode of “Condensed Soup” Condensed Soup With Eve Torres [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Superstar Pets And Pranks In The Latest WWE Inbox

The latest episode of WWE Inbox is embedded in the video below: Superstar pets and pranks – “WWE Inbox” – Episode 43 [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Highlights Attack At TV Tapings, Big Segment Announced For Raw, First TLC Match Announced

- WWE has an article over on dot com highlighting Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns “interrupting” this week’s Main Event taping during a match between Tyson Kidd and Santino Marella. Click here to read it and watch footage. (Thanks to WNW reader Mohammad Abulawi.) - Speaking of the the NXT upstarts, it was [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

JR Discusses Raw, Potential 2013 WWE Hall Of Famers, The Current “Transitional Period” In WWE

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -BTW…Heyman mentioning Bruno Sammartino was cool. Any discussion about the WWE Title can’t realistically take place without mentioning Bruno. I’d love to see Bruno inducted in the WWE HOF in 2013 in his house, Madison Square Garden, along with Bob Backlund, [...]

November 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Lex Luger Appears On Hardcore Pawn; Mick Foley Tweets The Rumored Match With Him Against CM Punk

- For anyone who did not catch the new episode of Hardcore Pawn that aired tonight on TruTV, former WCW World Champion, Lex Luger, appeared in the show. He was a customer in the episode as he was trying to sell his ring gear to the pawn shop. He was getting the money for charity. [...]

November 21, 2012 Alex Barie Other News, WWE News 5

Kaitlyn Arrested At WWE Smackdown Tapings

Kaitlyn was arrested at Tuesday’s WWE television tapings in Grand Rapids, Michigan for not paying a past traffic violation. The Kent County Sheriff’s Department took her into custody when she arrived at the Van Andel Arena. She was released on $315 bond. Kaitlyn released the following statement to TMZ: “During a previous visit to Michigan, [...]

November 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 19

World Heavyweight Championship Match Set For WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (Smackdown Spoiler)

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. [...]

November 20, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Clearing Up Any Questions About John Cena’s “Knee Injury”

John Cena is fine as he worked Tuesday night’s WWE Saturday Morning Slam taping in a match that will air on Saturday on the CW Network. The injury angle was a planned angle part of Raw and whatever happened to him when he jumped out of the ring to pursue Dolph Ziggler, didn’t seriously injure [...]

November 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

*Spoilers* Smackdown Taping Results From Grand Rapids, Michigan

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. [...]

November 20, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 10

*Spoilers* WWE Saturday Morning Slam Taping Results From Grand Rapids, Michigan

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. [...]

November 20, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 1

Bret Hart And Shawn Michaels Appearing Together For An Event; Former WWE Stars And Legends Autograph Session

- Bret “The Hitman” Hart and Shawn Michaels, both WWE Hall of Famers, will appear in an autograph signing as well as a Q&A session on April 4, 2013. The Thursday event will be at Dave and Busters in New York City. These two are part of one of the most controversial moments in wrestling [...]

November 20, 2012 Alex Barie WWE News 0

*Spoilers* WWE Main Event Taping Results From Grand Rapids, Michigan

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. [...]

November 20, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 2

WWE Raw Rating – Did CM Punk’s Celebration Draw?

The post Survivor Series show of WWE Raw scored a 2.72 cable rating. The hour viewership breakdown is as follows: 1st hour: 3.873,000 viewers 2nd hour: 3,923,000 viewers 3rd hour: 3,719,000 viewers Raw Rating Archive [...]

November 20, 2012 Alex Barie WWE News 19

RAW Is Blogged – Cena & AJ Sitting In A Tree…

(Please realize that the pre-blog section was written as a reaction to Survivor Series, and was written before RAW aired.) Normally I agree with most of the things Richard says about the wrestling industry, but I completely disagree that the WWE has really screwed the pooch with the booking of Ryback in these past two [...]

November 20, 2012 Kendra Bunyon Raw is Blogged 15

Mike Graham Intoxicated Before Committing Suicide

TBO.com has a story on Mike Graham’s autopsy report. It’s noted that Graham was intoxicated when he used a .22-caliber revolver to fatally shoot himself in the left forehead on October 18, 2012. Click here for coverage by Tampa Bay Online. [...]

November 20, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 4

CM Punk Works Twitter Followers Over Upcoming Appearances

WWE Champion CM Punk, presumably in-character, posted the following on Twitter: Yes, I will be on @amctalkingdead on Sunday. Shocking how WWE didn’t promote it or get AMC the proper materials in time to announce it. — CM Punk (@CMPunk) November 20, 2012 I will also be the Grand Marshall in the Chicago turkey day [...]

November 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Paul Heyman Guy Faction Coming To WWE Raw?; Update On Creative Plans For The NXT Stars Plus Details On A Plan Scrapped From Raw, Randy Orton’s Program Blowoff, Creative Waiting To Repackage Popular Mid-Card Star But Why Vince Has Delayed It

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November 20, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 5

Chris Jericho To Host Robot Combat On SyFy

Chris Jericho has been tapped to host SyFy’s new reality show focused on robot combat. The show, called Robot Combat, was unveiled by the network on Tuesday. Entertainment Weekly broke the story and have more details available at this link. [...]

November 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2