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Gawker Asks Judge To Throw Out Hulk Hogan’s $100 Million Lawsuit

Gawker.com has asked a judge to throw out Hulk Hogan’s $100 million lawsuit against them. The publication claims they had a journalistic right to publish a clip from Hogan’s sex tape with Heather Clem and he already admitted in a book he released in 2009 he was an adulterer, so it couldn’t have done more [...]

November 3, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Brad Maddox To Speak On Raw, Vickie Guerrero Touts Hotel Footage Of Cena & AJ, Ric Flair Resurfaces

- WWE is promoting the fact that rogue referee Brad Maddox will be “granted the opportunity” to “explain his actions” from Hell in a Cell on next week’s Raw. You can read WWE’s kayfabe coverage here on dot com. - Vickie Guerrero wrote the following on Twitter: security cam footage is @WWEAJLee in a state [...]

November 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (11/2/12) – Hamburg, Germany

Below are quick results from Friday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Hamburg, Germany: * Sin Cara b. El Local (Ricardo Rodriguez under a Lucha-Libre mask) * Johnny Curtis b. Ted DiBiase * Kaitlyn b. Natalya * Randy Orton b. Alberto Del Rio w/Ricardo Rodriguez * Wade Barrett b. William Regal * WWE Intercontinental Champion Kofi [...]

November 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 0

Beth Phoenix Reveals Why She Left WWE

Beth Phoenix was asked on Twitter why she left WWE. Below is her response: Thank u for the outpouring of love and support.Im overwhelmed by those that have expressed appreciation for my career.I always tried my best My family waited patiently for 10 years while I chased my dreams.I decided it was time to come [...]

November 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” With Santino Marella Here

The latest episode of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” with Santino Marella is embedded in the video below: [...]

November 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

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

Episode #90 of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder is embedded in the video below: [...]

November 3, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

WWE Smackdown Results (11/2/12) – Decimate Everything

WWE Smackdown Results – (11/2/12) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! The show begins with a video package about the controversial ending to CM Punk and Ryback’s Hell in a Cell Match. Also, John Cena and AJ’s scandal will be covered. Finally, Sheamus and Big Show will confront one another. [...]

November 2, 2012 Adam Wacker WWE Results 2

This Week’s Impact Wrestling Rating

This week’s Impact Wrestling did an average audience of 1,250,000 viewers on Spike TV. The show got a 0.97 cable rating. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

November 2, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 4

WWE Considering Major Programming Change When The WWE Network Launches

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November 2, 2012 Richard Gray Insider Rumblings 3

Weekly Rundown: Hell in a Cell and a Guy Landau Match

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 2, 2012 Guy Landau Landau Rundown 5

TNA Changing Announce Teams, Explaining The WWE Network With Possible Price Points, Big Johnny’s Return To TV

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 2, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 42

Weekend WWE Schedule – Live Events In Germany & England, Seeking Reports & Correspondents

WWE is overseas for the next couple of weeks. Below is this weekend’s schedule: Raw: Tonight from the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England (more info) Saturday from the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England (more info) Sunday from Nottingham Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England (more info) Smackdown: Tonight from Hamburg O2 World in [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Weekend TNA Schedule – Two Live Events In Texas; Next Week’s TVs

TNA Wrestling tours Texas this weekend, here’s a look at the schedule: Tonight from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas (more info) Saturday from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas (more info) We are seeking reports from all live events. If you attend, submit your report at this link. TNA will broadcast next [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

WOW Women Of Wrestling Taping Next Week In Los Angeles; Tour Scheduled For Next Year

As we noted in June 2012 here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, David McLane, the creator of WOW Women of Wrestling, teamed with Los Angeles Lakers executive Jeanie Buss and were shopping a reality show about the return of the promotion. We are now able to confirm that filming for the revamped series will commence on November 5, [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 2

WWE Announces Super Smackdown Live Main Event

Next week’s Super Smackdown Live (that will actually air on tape delay from the United Kingdom) will be headlined by Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Embedded in the video below is a commercial for the special: [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Raw House Show Results (11/1/12) – Nantes, France

Below are quick results from Thursday’s WWE Raw live event in Nantes, France: * Brodus Clay & Santino Marella w/Naomi & Cameron b. Epico & Primo w/Rosa Mendes * Michael McGillicutty b. Tensai * WWE Divas Champion Eve b. AJ Lee & Layla in a triple threat match. They did a gimmick where AJ won [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 1

Lilian Garcia Remains Under Close Medical Care; On Pain Medication

WWE has a new article on dot com with Lilian Garcia discussing her accident last week in Los Angeles in which she was hit by a car. The article notes Lilian remains under close medical care and is on pain medication. Below are quotes from Lilian: “I’m suffering from head, neck and back trauma,” she [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

This Week’s Impact Wrestling Post Show; Taz Unable To Travel To TVs

- This week’s Impact Wrestling Post Show is embedded in the video below: - For those that missed this week’s Impact Wrestling, Taz was unable to make the show because of travel conditions relating to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Jeremy Borash worked hour number two with Mike Tenay who worked both hours. [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

SyFy: Smackdown Scheduled To Air Tonight In Regular Timeslot

According to SyFy’s schedule, WWE Smackdown will air in its normal timeslot at 8 PM Friday night. The Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together telethon isn’t scheduled to air on the network until 11:00 PM. Make sure you join us here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com for exclusive live coverage. [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Mick Foley, WWE & DK Publishing Release New Children’s Book With Anti-Bullying Message

Mick Foley, WWE and DK Publishing have released a new children’s book titled “A Most Mizerable Christmas.” The story features many top WWE stars including John Cena, CM Punk and Sheamus trying to teach The Miz a valuable lesson about not being a bully in school. “As an author and father, I am overjoyed that [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Brad Armstrong Worked Indy Show Last Weekend

Brad Armstrong worked for Global Championship Wrestling in Pell City, Alabama on Saturday, October 27, 2012. In the match, he teamed with Tim Horner against Dr. Tom Prichard & Micah Taylor. I’m told Armstrong “seemed fine” in the match As reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Armstrong was found dead Thursday morning. [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray Other 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: Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara, & Randy Orton vs. The Prime Time Players & Alberto Del Rio Tyson Kidd vs. Wade Barrett The AJ Scandal Brad Maddox Scandal Examined [...]

November 2, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

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 2, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 3

TNA Blog Zone – Another Monster Is Unmasked

I want to start this off by saying something that I’m sure will shock almost everyone who reads me on a regular basis. I’m very impressed with Hogan this week. No, nothing to do with those horrid tapes and all that’s going on with BTLS and Clem, just thinking about all that makes me ill. [...]

November 2, 2012 Kendra Bunyon IW Blog Zone 5

What You Didn’t See On This Week’s Impact – Former WWE Tough Enough Contestant Works

AJ Styles beat Robbie T w/Robbie E with a pele in a match taped for Xplosion at this week’s TNA tapings. In a dark match, ODB beat former WWE developmental Diva Caylee Turner. Turner is the real-life sister of Alicia Fox and was a contestant on WWE Tough Enough. [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Watch Before The Bell – Turning Point 2012 Here; Luke Gallows Revealed As A Member Of Aces & 8s

- TNA has posted their “Before the Bell” special for TNA Turning Point on their official YouTube channel. You can watch it embedded in the video below: TNA Turning Point will be live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida on November 11, 2012. We will have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. - For [...]

November 1, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 3

Updated Turning Point Line-Up; Match For Next Week’s Impact Wrestling Announced

- We reported earlier that the Television Title will be on the line at TNA Turning Point. More matches were announced for the pay-per-view. The updated line-up is below: TNA World Title – Ladder Match - Jeff Hardy(c) vs. Austin Aries Television Title – No Disqualification Match - Samoa Joe (c) vs. Magnus Triple Threat [...]

November 1, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Impact Wrestling Results (11/1/12) – Luke, You Are A Member

Impact Wrestling Results – 11/1/2012 From Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com As Impact Wrestling starts, they put a remembrance of Brad Armstrong graphic on the screen. It’s there for a several seconds. As that fades away, a video package airs. It shows last week’s episode where Bully Ray confronted [...]

November 1, 2012 Alex Barie TNA Results 8

Television Title Match for Turning Point Announced

Dixie Carter tweeted from her official Twitter page that Hulk Hogan made the following match official. It will be Samoa Joe vs. Magnus in a No Disqualification Match for the Television Title. The tweet is embedded below: Just been told by @hulkhogan. It will be Magnus vs Samoa Joe for the TV Title at #TurningPoint [...]

November 1, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

WWE Smackdown House Show Results (11/1/12) – Lyon, France

Below are quick results from today’s WWE Smackdown live event in Lyon, France: * Sin Cara b. El Local (Ricardo Rodriguez in a Lucha-Libre mask). Post match saw The Miz come out and attack Sin Cara and proclaim he would leave the show WWE Intercontinental Champion * Johnny Curtis b. Ted DiBiase * Kaitlyn b. [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE House Shows 2

Further Updates On Steve Austin & The Undertaker Working Wrestlemania 29; Another Possible Opponent For The Undertaker, What About A Match For CM Punk?, WWE Adding To A Rock vs. Cena Rematch & More Future Creative Plans

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November 1, 2012 Richard Gray Insider Rumblings 6

Vince McMahon’s Reaction To Earnings, Lesnar vs. HHH, Pushing Damien Sandow, Content For The WWE Network

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 1, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 10

Brad Armstrong Dead At 51

WWE just confirmed here on dot com that Brad Armstrong, 51, was found dead on Thursday. According to their official statement, Armstrong saw his physician last week for a medical issue and was found unresponsive Thursday morning. Brad worked for World Championship Wrestling in the 90′s and briefly in 2000-2001 before injuring his knee. He [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 15

Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert To Preempt This Week’s Smackdown

This week’s Smackdown will be preempted in the United States as NBC Universal will be airing a benefit concert called “Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together” across all their networks on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 8 PM ET. Money collected from the program will be donated to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

WWE Conference Call Recap – WWE Network Format Announced But No Launch Date Available

Vince McMahon and WWE Chief Financial Officer George Barrios hosted a conference call on Thursday morning with investors to discuss the company’s 2012 quarter three earnings. I was on the call on behalf of WrestlingNewsWorld.com. Below are the highlights: Michael Weitz, from investors relations, opened the call by reading a prepared statement which included well [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Watch The Latest Episode Of WWE “Outside The Ring” Here

The latest episode of WWE “Outside the Ring” features WWE Champion CM Punk and is embedded in the video below: [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Network Format Announced; Won’t Disclose Launch Date

Vince McMahon just announced on a conference call with investors to discuss WWE’s 2012 third quarter earnings that the WWE Network will be a premium subscription model and will be distributed by all the major players. He said it will be the most interactive network in the world and put over the tremendous amount of [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

John Cena Grants Another Wish Of A Sick Child

The Kids Wish Network issued the following press release on Thursday: WWE® SUPERSTAR JOHN CENA, KIDS WISH NETWORK GRANT WISH FOR BOY WITH HYDROCEPHALUS JONESBORO, Ga. – International children’s charity Kids Wish Network announced today that through the generosity of the WWE and other sponsors, Maurice Wilson’s dream of meeting his favorite WWE Superstar, John [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Robert Gibson At Hell In A Cell, Update On CM Punk DVD Sales, WWE Overseas Tour Schedule

- In addition to Scott Steiner, Robert Gibson from The Rock ‘N Roll Express was backstage visiting at WWE Hell in a Cell last Sunday. - The first week sales of CM Punk: Best in the World were strong. The DVD moved a total of 28,938 total units. - WWE’s overseas tour gets in full swing [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

TNA Bound For Glory Buys, This Week’s Impact Wrestling, Weekend Live Events

- TNA Bound for Glory did approximately 20,000 buys. While down from previous years, initial estimates have it as the most-bought pay-per-view of 2012. - TNA will broadcast this week’s Impact Wrestling on Thursday night from Universal studios in Orlando, Florida. The official preview for this week’s show can be read at this link. We’ll [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2