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Lincoln Broderick Released From WWE Developmental; Risque Photos Of Ashley Valence

- The WWE developmental releases continue as Lincoln Broderick’s profile has been removed from the official NXT Wrestling website. You can still access his profile at this link. - Former WWE Diva Ashley Valence has posed for some very risqué photos. They are not work appropriate so do not click in PG environments. You can [...]

November 18, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling 8

Cody Rhodes To Marry Former WWE Diva

Cody Rhodes and Brandi Reed are now engaged to be married. Reed, who worked for WWE as Eden Stiles, posted the following photo of her engagement ring on Twitter. You can view it below: Last night was for us, time to share! @codyrhodeswwe is officially my fiancé! (Or my beyonce for those who know) twitter.com/OnlyBrandiReed… [...]

November 18, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

TNA House Show Results (11/17/12) – Spartanburg, South Carolina

Below are quick results from Saturday’s TNA live event in Spartanburg, South Carolina: * TNA X Division Champion Rob Van Dam b. Zema Ion * Miss Tessmacher b. Madison Rayne * Matt Morgan b. AJ Styles * James Storm b. Bobby Roode * Devon b. Mr. Anderson * TNA Champion Jeff Hardy b. Austin Aries [...]

November 18, 2012 Richard Gray TNA House Shows 0

WWE Stars Volunteer At Food Bank, John Cena Debuting New Colors At Survivor Series, Live Event In California

- David Otunga along with AJ Lee and Alicia Fox volunteered this weekend at Gleanor’s Food Bank in Indiana. - John Cena announced on Twitter he’ll be debuting a new “uni” at Survivor Series. - WWE has announced a live event from the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California on January 19, 2013 at [...]

November 18, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Watch This Week’s “Are You Serious?” With Road Dogg & Josh Mathews Here

It’s that time again… Episode 42 of “Are You Serious?” with Road Dogg & Josh Mathews is embedded in the video below: [...]

November 18, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Kurt Angle’s TNA Contract Update

Kurt Angle answered questions to his many Twitter followers Saturday night on his official Twitter account. Someone asked him how long he has left in TNA Wrestling. Kurt’s response is embedded below: @andyarmstrong88: 2 Years. But After that Is Questionable. I Want to Stay in TNA but U never Know. Keeping My Options Open. — [...]

November 18, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 1

WWE Predicts – Survivor Series

This Sunday, November 18th, WWE presents Survivor Series from Indianapolis, Indiana. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for this Survivor Series, but I can’t say it has the best card going in, and there’s been a lot of turmoil backstage about the matches and how to book them going into the Road to WrestleMania. There’s a [...]

November 17, 2012 Kendra Bunyon Predictions 20

Final WWE Survivor Series Lineup – CM Punk Defends The WWE Title; Traditional 5-On-5

Below is the final advertised Survivor Series lineup: Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship - CM Punk (c) vs. John Cena vs. Ryback World Heavyweight Championship Match - Big Show (c) vs. Sheamus Five-on-Five Survivor Series Elimination Match - Team Ziggler (Dolph Ziggler, Cody Rhodes, Damien Sandow, Alberto Del Rio & Wade Barrett) vs. [...]

November 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

David Otunga Loves Hostess Treats; AJ Lee/Vickie Guerrero Segment At Survivor Series

- TMZ has coverage of David Otunga going on a massive snack spree, buying up as many Hostess snacks as he could when the company announced Friday they will be going out of business. You can view their coverage at this link. - AJ Lee sent out a Tout from Indianapolis, saying tomorrow she will [...]

November 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Cody Rhodes Says He Has A Torn Trapezius, Torn Deltoid & Separated Shoulder

Cody Rhodes says an MRI conducted on Thursday revealed a torn trapezius, torn deltoid and separated shoulder. He won’t need surgery and says it won’t “stop us.” Based on his Tweets, it appears he isn’t ruling himself out for Survivor Series on Sunday. Below is the latest from Rhodes: MRI results…Torn trapezius grade 2. Torn [...]

November 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Wellness Testing Top Talent, Reaction To Controversial Raw Angle, Uncertainty Regarding Cena, Austin “100% Fine” To Wrestle Again, How Much USA Pays WWE For Raw, Outcome Of Survivor Series Main Event, Hogan Sex Tape To Remain Online, Steiner Trying To Take Down TNA

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November 17, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Newsletters 0

The Miz Attends NBA Game, Divas Visit Children’s Hospital, WWE Vintage Collection

- The Miz was at Friday night’s NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Miz spent the day doing promotional work for Survivor Series in the Indianapolis area. - Speaking of Miz, he along with AJ Lee and Alicia Fox visited Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis on [...]

November 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Jeff Hardy Nursing Back Injury, Indy Standouts Work Opener, 300 People Attend TNA Live Event

- Jeff Hardy was nursing a back injury at Thursday’s TNA live event in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was icing it before he even got to the back as he signed autographs for fans that bought tickets to get into the ring with him. Below are some other notes from this show: - Independent standouts [...]

November 17, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 9

TNA House Show Results (11/15/12) – Johnson City, Tennessee

Below are quick results from Thursday’s TNA live event in Johnson City, Tennessee: * Chase Owens b. Jason Kincaid * TNA X Division Champion Rob Van Dam b. Zema Ion * Miss Tessmacher b. Madison Rayne * Matt Morgan b. AJ Styles * Bobby Roode b. James Storm * Devon b. Mr. Anderson after help [...]

November 17, 2012 Richard Gray TNA House Shows 2

How Do WWE Superstars Spend Thanksgiving? Find Out In “Santino’s Foreign Exchange”

Superstar Thanksgiving traditions are unveiled in the latest episode of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” embedded in the video below: [...]

November 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Chase Donovan & Nick Rogers Released From WWE Developmental; More Cuts Expected?

The WWE developmental releases continue as the profiles of Chase Donovan and Nick Rogers have been removed from the official NXT Wrestling website. The word coming out of this week’s TVs was that releases were expected as there was hesitation about making cuts during Linda McMahon’s run for United States Senate. Branding her as a [...]

November 17, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling 2

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown Here

The latest episode of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]

November 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

WWE Smackdown Results (11/16/12) – Survival of the Fittest

WWE Smackdown Results – (11/16/12) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! The show begins with a preview of Survivor Series. The cards is gone through, saying CM Punk’s time as champion may be up, if Miz being on Team Foley was a mistake, and if Big Show will continue his [...]

November 16, 2012 Adam Wacker WWE Results 1

Edge Says Divas Don’t Get A Shot, Steve Austin Won’t Rule Out Return, WWE Stars Confirmed For “The Soup”

- Edge was asked about women’s wrestling in WWE on Twitter and here’s what he said: “I don’t think they get a shot, and that’s why most leave. No incentive.” Edge’s real life girlfriend, Beth Phoenix, left the company last month. - Bay News 9 in Florida has a new Q&A online with Steve Austin. [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

TNA Today – Gail Kim Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Top Womens’ Wrestler Of 2012

The latest episode of TNA Today features Gail Kim being presented with an award for being chosen as Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s #1 Womens’ Wrestler of 2012. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Impact Wrestling Rating

This week’s Impact Wrestling did a 1.07 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,350,000 viewers on Spike TV. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Weekly Rundown: King Returns

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 on [...]

November 16, 2012 Guy Landau Uncategorized 6

Kofi Kingston – “Everyone Knows Randy [Orton] Kinda Has An Attitude”

Kofi Kingston was on Smacktalk Radio Live on Thursday and was asked about Randy Orton yelling at him during a triple-threat match also involving John Cena back in 2010. “Everyone knows Randy kinda has an attitude, so that’s Randy being Randy.” Kofi told the hosts. “What everyone doesn’t remember is that we were in a [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Watch The Latest Episode Of Z! True Long Island Story Here

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

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Mick Foley Takes Issue With Brian Urlacher Over Concussion Comments; Calls For More Education On The Subject

Mick Foley was on WGN 9 News out of Chicago Friday morning to promote his new children’s book “A Most Mizerable Christmas.” In the appearance, Foley used the Chicago platform to take issue with some recent comments made by Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher about concussion. “He [Urlacher] needs a little sensitivity training,” Foley said in [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Jim Ross Gives Thoughts On This Week’s WWE NXT Tapings; Puts Over Sara Del Rey

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website where he confirms he’ll be headed to my home state of West Virginia this weekend and gives his thoughts from this week’s WWE NXT tapings. Below is an excerpt: NXT Thursday night in Orlando was excellent. Great atmosphere at Full Sail University’s 500 [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

How Scott Steiner Is Trying To Take Down TNA Wrestling With Latest Legal Maneuvers; Details On Questionable Business Practices Being Brought To The Forefront & Why Some Are Worried About The Future Of The Company

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November 16, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 5

Weekend TNA Schedule – Live Events In Knoxville & Spartanburg; Impact Spoilers

Below is this weekend’s schedule for TNA Wrestling: Tonight from the Knoxville Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, TN (more info) Saturday from the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, SC (more info) We are seeking reports from all live events. If you attend, submit your report at this link. TNA taped next week’s Thanksgiving episode of Impact [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Weekend WWE Schedule – Live Survivor Series Coverage, Next Week’s TVs

There are no live events this weekend leading into Survivor Series on Sunday. Make sure you join us here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com at 8 PM EST Sunday night for exclusive live play-by-play cover of the pay-per-view from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Below is a look at next week’s TVs: WWE Raw on Monday [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Wrestlers Working Injured, Hogan vs. Steiner, The Role Referees Play, Ric Flair Returning To WWE

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 16, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 18

Kurt Angle Discusses Heartbreaking Decision To End Olympic Comeback, Why He Didn’t Wrestle In The UK, Says TNA Dropped The Ball With Magnus & Doug Williams

The Sun out of the United Kingdom has a new Q&A online with Kurt Angle. Below are the highlights: Ending his Olympic comeback attempt: “I think I had five injuries in 11 months. It was just heartbreaking. But it’s OK. I’m doing what I love to do right now and I have no bad feelings [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Another Developmental Release, The Miz Doing Promo Work, Titus O’Neil Visits Schools

- Chad Baxter (real name Derek Foore) has been released from WWE’s developmental system. Baxter was known for his amateur wrestling career as he won a national championship with Notre Dame in 2010. He wrote the following on Twitter regarding his release: Setbacks pave the way for comebacks! - The Miz is doing media on [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Former Diva Updates On Maxine, Maryse & Lita

- Karlee Perez (f/k/a Maxine) announced on Twitter she is the new spokesmodel for Artix Entertainment. Artix is an independent video game developer and publisher and are based out of Land O’Lakes, Florida. - Maryse launched her “House of Maryse” jewelry line this week in California. You can check out her new project at this [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Heath Slater & Santino Marella Comment On Match Change

Heath Slater and Santino Marella Tweeted about the Survivor Sseries pre-show match being changed. Slater commented on the change of opponent while Santino worked with comedy. Below are the Tweets: Looks like our opponents have changed. No worries, #3MB is ready for anyone. Prepare for your face to be melted. twitter.com/HeathSlaterOMR… — Heath Slater (@HeathSlaterOMRB) [...]

November 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Zack Ryder Releases Full-Length Song, Titled “Hoeski” – Listen Here

Zack Ryder wrote and recorded a full-length song, titled “Hoeski,” and posted it to his personal YouTube channel. According to Ryder, a music video is in the works. You can listen to the song in the video embedded below: [...]

November 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 9

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 16, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 1

TNA Blog Zone – From Bad To Worse

I’ve already been called on this, but I’m going there. I just don’t like TNA taping Impact. While I understand why they’re taping, it’s for the holidays, and a lot of TNA’s wrestlers are with TNA for the easier schedule, but this feels like a step backward. I might sound really nasty in saying this, [...]

November 16, 2012 Kendra Bunyon IW Blog Zone 3

A Change To The Survivor Series Pre-Show Match

We reported earlier this week that the Survivor Series YouTube pre-show would Santino Marella and Zack Ryder vs. Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal. Since then, WWE has changed the match. The match will now feature: Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd vs. Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal. The pre-show will be prior to the actual Survivor [...]

November 16, 2012 Alex Barie WWE News 5

*Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results For 12/6, 12/13 & 12/20 – Big Show Works

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November 15, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE Spoilers 2

Watch This Week’s Impact Wrestling Post Show Here – Bobby Roode, Taryn Terrell, Christopher Daniels

The Impact Wrestling Post Show is embedded inn the video below: [...]

November 15, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0