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Official Preview For This Week’s Impact Wrestling; Live Watch Party With Coverage And Discussion

Below is the official preview for this week’s Impact Wrestling: - Just when The Aces and Eights thought they eliminated all of TNA’s heroes, “The Icon” Sting is BACK! What does Sting have planned for Thursday night? How will Hulk Hogan react to Sting’s return? Can Hogan and Sting resolve their differences to finally put [...]

May 2, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Batista Focused On Acting, Tickets To Next Week’s Raw, Summer Rae Featured

Dave Batista Focused on Movies Dave Batista recently addressed his status on Twitter. Here’s a cryptic message: I’m focused on movies now. No #MMA anytime soon. No #WWE plans either, but not opposed. Hopefully #MyFansSupportMe — Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) May 1, 2013 This goes along with everything we’ve reported, that Dave was open to a [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 4

TNANews.com – Chris Sabin Returns To TNA Impact Wrestling: This Week

Alex Barie of TNANews.com has a new article online looking at the forthcoming return of Chris Sabin. Alex goes back to the beginning of his career in TNA in 2003, examines the formation of The Motor City Machine Guns and looks at the injuries. You can read it at this link: Chris Sabin Returns To [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News, What's Hot? 1

Why People Hate CM Punk, WWE Officials Concerned About Brock Lesnar?, Shane McMahon Getting Rich Outside Of WWE, Contingency Plans If Cena Can’t Work, Top Star Out Indefinitely

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May 1, 2013 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags, Top Stories 12

Tickets On Sale For TNA’s 2014 UK Tour, Weekend Live Lineup

TNA Tickets in the UK on Sale Now Dixie Carter and Jeremy Borash are across the pond promoting next year’s TNA Maximum Impact Tour of the United Kingdom. Tickets went on sale in a Facebook pre-sale at this link. Weekend Live Event Lineup TNA Wrestling is running live events this weekend in Biloxi, MS (Friday) [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

New Details On WWE Changing How They Promote Live Events

WWE is altering the way they promote their live events. In addition to now acknowledging WWE NXT (developmental) live events on their official Live Events page, the company is eliminating separate Raw and Smackdown shows in favor of the broader WWE Live Tour label. This is something that has been in the works since a [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray What's Hot?, WWE News 0

Who Would WWE Stars Pick As Their Manager?, Extreme Rules Lineup

The latest episode of WWE Inbox is now online. In it, WWE Superstars and Divas answer your questions, including who they would pick as their manager. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: Below is the updated lineup for WWE Extreme Rules 2013: WWE Championship Match - John Cena [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Paul Bearer A Lock For WWE Hall Of Fame, Crush Couture Coming To WWE?

Paul Bearer to WWE Hall of Fame Paul Bearer is already considered to be a lock for the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame, according to numerous online reports. The inductor seems obvious in The Undertaker although nothing has been confirmed. Paul’s son, Daniel Moody, remembered his father on Facebook: Sitting here thinking….. Sunday will be two [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray Top Stories, WWE News 4

Highlights From WWE’s 2012 Annual Report – TV, Merchandise, International Expansion, Partnerships

WWE filed their 2012 Annual Report ahead of Thursday’s quarterly earnings report and investor conference call. I compiled the bullet points from the beginning of the report and have included them below: While existing television properties maintained their lasting popularity, WWE expanded its broadcast content in 2012 with the launch of two new shows, WWE [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray Top Stories, WWE News 0

Rock vs. Undertaker, McGillicutty Underrated, Lackluster Raw, Kofi’s Gimmick, Talent On Twitter

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. [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW, What's Hot? 36

Ask Dixie Carter Questions, Bully Ray Promotes TNA In Biloxi

Ask Dixie Carter Questions on Twitter Dixie Carter is taking over Cosmopolitan UK’s Twitter account at the top of the hour (10 AM EDT). You can ask Dixie a question using the hashtag #AskDixie. Make sure you follow us @WNWNews. Bully Ray Promotes TNA in Biloxi The Sun Herald has a new article online featuring [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Perry Saturn At WWE NXT, CM Punk At Blackhawks Game, WWE Payback Poster

Perry Saturn at WWE Developmental Perry Saturn was at WWE NXT last week working with developmental talent in Tampa, Florida. Bill DeMott thanked him on Twitter: Big thanks to @perrysaturn1For a great week last week. Always makes for good work and environment !#DEMOTTCRACY #NXTMEANSBUSINESS — Bill DeMott (@BillDeMott) May 1, 2013 CM Punk at Blackhawks [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

More Stephanie McMahon Ripped Photos, WWE Raw Live In Canada

More Stephanie McMahon Ripped Photos TMZ has more photos of Stephanie McMahon looking ripped from RSMuscle.com. You can view them at this link. Monday Night Raw Live in Canada Wrestling News World reader Dustyn sent word that WWE Monday Night Raw will air live in Canada beginning next Monday, May 6, 2013 on The Score. [...]

May 1, 2013 Richard Gray What's Hot?, WWE News 1

Complete Smackdown Spoilers For This Week

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. [...]

April 30, 2013 Brooks Oglesby Top Stories, WWE News, WWE Spoilers 23

What You Won’t See On Smackdown; WWE Night Of Champions Presale Password

WWE Night Of Champions Presale Password During Tuesday’s Smackdown tapings in Detroit, it was announced that the pre-sale password for this year’s WWE Night of Champions pay-per-view, which will take place on September 15 at Joe Louis Arena, is CHAMPION. What You Won’t See On Smackdown Prior to the tapings, Bo Dallas defeated Curt Hawkins [...]

April 30, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

*Spoilers* WWE Main Event Taping Results From Detroit, Michigan

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April 30, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News, WWE Spoilers 2

RAW Is Blogged – The Shield Continues To Dole Out Justice

When I first read that Cena was injured, I started writing an article entitled Extreme Rules In Extreme Trouble! But then it appeared as though Cena would be working through the injury, as Cena usually does, unless he’s so terribly injured that he needs surgery immediately. I understand why he was at RAW last night. [...]

April 30, 2013 Kendra Bunyon Raw is Blogged, What's Hot? 2

WWE’s New Partnership With Yahoo In Video

WWE put together a video package from the company’s announcement at the Yahoo! Digital Content NewFront event in New York City on Monday and posted it on YouTube. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: Under the agreement, Yahoo becomes the new “premiere global video distribution partner” for WWE [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Kayfabe Video – Mickie James Reacts To Velvet Sky Loss

Mickie James reacts to losing to TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky on last week’s Impact Wrestling in a new “Inside Impact” clip. You can watch the all kayfabe piece at this link or embedded in the video below: Speaking of Inside Impact, I’m under the assumption this name has replaced TNA Reaction. [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Monday Night Raw Viewership From Columbus, Ohio (Updated With Rating)

This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw did an average viewing audience of 4,285,000 viewers on the USA Network. Below is the by hour breakdown: Hour one – 4,287,000 viewers Hour two – 4,311,000 viewers Hour three – 4,257,000 viewers The show ended up doing a 3.1 cable rating. WWE Raw Ratings & Viewership [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray Top Stories, WWE News 0

John Cena Injury Update, Zeb Colter One Of WWE’s Best

John Cena Injury Update John Cena’s injury is legitimate despite the company intertwining it with storylines on this week’s WWE Raw. The injury is nothing severe, such as an Achilles tear, and the latest word is that he will defend the WWE Championship against Ryback at Extreme Rules next month. I would expect him to [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 4

TNA Wrestling’s Joker’s Wild Tag Team Tournament Coming To PPV Friday

TNA Wrestling will premiere another “One Night Only” pay-per-view this week with their Joker’s Wild Tag Team Tournament. The show features “random pairings” of wrestlers, ending in a 12 Man Gauntlet Match for a “chance at $100,000.” The pay-per-view begins on cable and satellite systems on Friday, May 3, 2013. Below is a snippet of [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Rey Mysterio Aiming To Return From Latest Knee Injury

As noted earlier here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Rey Mysterio did ambassador work for WWE at Hulu Upfront on Tuesday. The former WWE Champion is currently out with a left knee injury after dealing with undisclosed personal issues. Mysterio has racked up the injuries over the past couple years, suffering a badly torn ACL in 2011 that [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray What's Hot?, WWE News 2

The Miz Advertised For Next Week’s Raw, Latest Episode Of Backstage Fallout

The Miz Scheduled For Raw Next Week The Miz has been off WWE TV filming the new ABC Family movie “Christmas Bounty” in Vancouver, British Columbia, as we reported earlier this month here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. The former WWE Champion is officially advertised for next week’s WWE Raw in Roanoke, Virginia. Click here for official show [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Who Vince McMahon Wants To Push To The Moon, Reason For Longer Matches/Lame Segments On Raw, Title Change Originally Planned But Pushed Back, Why Smackdown In Detroit Has Huge Future Long-Term Implications

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April 30, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News, Top Stories 3

New Photo Of Kelly Kelly & Her Bulldog

Barbie Blank, formerly known as Kelly Kelly, is enjoying life outside of the ring with boyfriend Sheldon Souray (defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks). In fact, Blank Tweeted a photo of their new bulldog. Check out the photo below: #puppylove #mommasboy #helovesdaddytoobutmemore #ourgrowingfamily @ssouray twitter.com/TheBarbieBlank… — Barbie Blank (@TheBarbieBlank) April 28, 2013 [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray Other News, What's Hot? 9

Naomi Interview, Rey Mysterio & Sgt. Slaughter At Hulu Upfront

Naomi Video Interview Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald conducted an interview with Naomi at the Miami-Dade County Fair back in March. You can watch the interview embedded in the videos below: Rey Mysterio & Sgt. Slaughter Representing WWE Rey Mysterio and Sgt. Slaughter are representing WWE at Tuesday’s Hulu Upfront event. You can view [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Alex Shelley, Have We Seen The Last Of CM Punk?, Shield/Undertaker, TNA Stars On Dot Com

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. [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray Ask WNW, Top Stories 6

WrestlingNews.net – Looking At CM Punk In ROH & TNA Wrestling

James Tee returns with a new biographical piece on CM Punk over on WrestlingNews.net. In this edition, Tee looks at Punk’s run in Ring of Honor and early days in TNA Wrestling. You can read the article at this link. The Straight Edge Story – Part 3 [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray What's Hot? 0

WWENews.net – Dream Matches That Could Still Happen

Evan Burke looks at four dream matches that could still happen in WWE in a new article posted on WWENews.net. Check out the list along with full analysis at this link: Dream Matches That Could Still Happen [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray What's Hot? 0

Steph McMahon & Big Show Represent WWE, More On Deal With Yahoo

Stephanie McMahon & Big Show Represent WWE Stephanie McMahon and Big Show represented WWE at the Yahoo! Digital Content NewFront event in New York City on Monday. Stephanie posted the following photo on Twitter: What’s this? @wwethebigshow @perkinsm @yahoo twitter.com/StephMcMahon/s… — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 29, 2013 WWE’s New Deal With Yahoo Speaking of WWE [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Live Notes From WWE Raw, What You Didn’t See

Wrestling News World reader Justin O’Riley was at this week’s WWE Raw from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. He sent in the following live report: The show was indeed sold out, which bodes well for future appearances in Columbus. Speaking of which, to add to my tweet about the presale, it’s only from now [...]

April 30, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From Detroit, Michigan – Dean Ambrose In Action, US Championship Match, More

WWE will tape this week’s WWE Main Event, matches for WWE Saturday Morning Slam, and this week’s Smackdown tonight from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. After facing The Undertaker last week, Dean Ambrose will face Kane on Smackdown. In addition, Kofi Kingston will defend his United States Championship against Antonio Cesaro on Main Event. The [...]

April 30, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

WWE Raw Results 4/29/13 – He’s Only Hurt, Not Hurt Bad

Welcome to our live WWE Raw Watch Party.  Here, we’ll be providing live play-by-play coverage of the show as it happens.  Below, you can discuss the show amongst each other.  Images and memes are welcome – just make them witty! WWE Raw Results – Monday April 29, 2013 From the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio [...]

April 29, 2013 Kendra Bunyon Top Stories, WWE News, WWE Results 183

Dean Ambrose vs. Kane On Smackdown, WWE’s Return To Columbus

This Week on Smackdown It was announced during this week’s WWE Raw broadcast that Dean Ambrose will face Kane on this week’s episode of Smackdown. WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown on Tuesday night from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.  We’ll have full taping results here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. Smackdown in Columbus, Ohio Wrestling [...]

April 29, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Triple Threat Ladder Match For The World Title Set For Extreme Rules

Dolph Ziggler will defend the World Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat Ladder Match against Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger at Extreme Rules in three weeks. Del Rio “picked the stipulation” after Ricardo Rodriguez won a triple threat match on this week’s WWE Raw also involving Big E Langston and Zeb Colter WWE Extreme [...]

April 29, 2013 Richard Gray What's Hot?, WWE News 1

Stipulation Announced For World Heavyweight Championship Match At WWE Extreme Rules

Ricardo Rodriguez defeated Zeb Colter & Big E Langston in a Triple Threat match on this week’s WWE Raw, allowing Alberto Del Rio to choose the stipulation for the World Heavyweight Championship match at WWE Extreme Rules. Del Rio went on to choose a ladder match as the match’s stipulation. Be sure to join our [...]

April 29, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Congratulations Kofi Kingston, US Title Match Set For WWE Main Event

Congratulations Kofi Kingston It was announced on this week’s WWE Raw that Kofi Kingston’s child was recently born. No other details were made available but congratulations are in order. US Title Match on WWE Main Event Speaking of Kofi, he’s scheduled to defend the WWE United States Championship against Antonio Cesaro on this week’s episode [...]

April 29, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Chris Sabin Discusses His Return, Hogan Talks Sting & Aces & 8s

Chris Sabin Discusses His Long Road Back TNA Wrestling posted a two part interview with Chris Sabin, where he discusses his return from his second torn ACL that he suffered on June 14, 2012 on YouTube. You can watch it here and here. You can also view both videos embedded below: Hogan Talks Sting, Aces And [...]

April 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Announced WWE Raw Attendance, Video Of Team Hell No Overseas

Announced Raw Attendance The announced attendance for this week’s WWE Raw was 14,282. The show was a legitimate sellout from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Daniel Bryan Celebrates Kane’s Birthday Footage of Daniel Bryan and John Cena celebrating Kane’s birthday at the April 26th WWE Raw live event in Moscow, Russia has surfaced on YouTube at this [...]

April 29, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0