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Solving WWE’s PPV Buyrate Problem, CM Punk’s Freedom, Outcome Of John Cena vs. The Rock, My Wrestlemania 28 Expectations

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. [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 10

Watch This Week’s Impact Wrestling Post Show Here

Embedded in the video below is this week’s Impact Wrestling Post Show courtesy of the official TNA YouTube channel: [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

CM Punk Reveals Wrestlemania Mindset Last Year, Elaborates On Chris Jericho Never Being “The Man”

ESPN.com’s James Walker has a new Q&A online with WWE Champion CM Punk. Below is an excerpt: CM Punk, a year ago at this time, considering your contract situation with WWE, did you think you would be in this spot, defending the world title at Wrestlemania 28? CM Punk: No, because I was leaving. At [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Sheamus Says This Year’s Wrestlemania Match Against Daniel Bryan Is Poetic Justice

ESPN.com has a new Q&A online with Sheamus. In it, he discusses facing Daniel Bryan for the World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania XXVIII this year despite being bumped off the card last year. Below is an excerpt: Jon Robinson: You were originally supposed to fight Daniel Bryan at last year’s Wrestlemania, but then you got [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

The Rock Reveals What “Sealed The Deal” For Him To Return To WWE; Sheamus On Rumors Of The Rock Backstage

- The Rock told The Palm Beach Post that Wrestlemania XXVIII being held in Miami “sealed the deal” for him to return to take part in the event. WWE negotiated with The Rock for years in hopes of a return for a main event match against John Cena which of course will become a reality [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Hornswoggle To Star In Upcoming WWE Studios Production, WWE In Little Rock, Rey Mysterio With LeBron & Dwayne Wade

- WWE has announced that Hornswoggle will star in the upcoming joint movie venture by WWE Studios and Lionsgate called Leprechaun: Origins. The film is set for a 2013 release. - WWE has announced they’ll return to the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday, July 21, 2012. - WWE Tweeted the following photo [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

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. [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray WWE Spoilers 9

TNA Lockdown Was Created Because Of A Joke Made By Dusty Rhodes

Wrestling News World reader Brett Buchanan sent in the following: You can currently read the first 18 chapters of Barbaric Wrestling Radio host Brett Buchanan’s The Genesis of TNA on BarbaricWrestling.com and TNAbook.net.  New chapters on Sting, Kurt Angle, and others will be released on Monday.   Also check out free shoot interviews with Christian, AJ Styles, Chris Sabin, Rob Van Dam, Samoa [...]

March 30, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

WWE Interested In Signing A Current TNA Impact Wrestling Title Holder & Top Ring Of Honor Star – Both Names Revealed Here Along With Possible Creative Plans

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March 29, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 11

Photos Surface Of Edge’s New Short Haircut At WrestleMania Axxess

Photos of Edge’s new, shorter haircut at WrestleMania XXVIII Axxess have surfaced online, and can be viewed below: [...]

March 29, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 13

More On Kurt Angle’s Olympic Setback

WTAE ABC 4 out of Pittsburgh has more on Kurt Angle’s Olympic setback including an in-home video interview with him. “I went in for a shot, and when I pulled out, my hamstring popped, and when that happened, I knew it wasn’t good,” Angle told the news station. “If this is a tear, my whole [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Watch This Week’s WWE Superstars Here

Embedded in the video below is this week’s WWE Superstars, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

March 29, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Impact Wrestling Results (3/29/12) – Hogan Back In Town?; (Is Wrestlemania Hurting This Show?)

Impact Wrestling Results – 3/29/2012 From Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Impact Wrestling kicks off this week with a video package showcasing the whole story with Sting. Sting is shown facing Bobby Roode at Victory Road, but lost. Roode then attacked him at the end while bring Dixie Carter [...]

March 29, 2012 Alex Barie TNA Results 0

Mike Tyson Says He Is “Very Ecstatic” About Being Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame; Talks About Vince McMahon Coming To Get Him When Times Were Hard

ESPN.com boxing writer Dan Rafael has a new article online featuring quotes from Mike Tyson. Tyson says he is “very ecstatic” about being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this weekend. Below are the highlights from the article: “They all want to go to the WWE Hall of Fame event,” Tyson said. “We all [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Fan Axxess Results From 3/29 – IWC Dream Match

The following matches took place this evening at WWE Fan Axxess in Miami: * Ezekiel Jackson beat Hunico * Seth Rollins b. Dean Ambrose If you witnessed either match, please share your thoughts in the Comment Area below. [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Kurt Angle Says He Has A Torn Hamstring, May Not Go To The Olympics

Kurt Angle told TMZ that he sustained a torn hamstring during an Olympic training session this morning. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI to fully access the damage tomorrow. Angle told the celebrity gossip publication, “I still plan on going [to the Olympics] … I’ve been training for a whole year now … so [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 6

Konnan & Former WWE Creative Team Member Court Bauer Completely Uncensored

Mister Saunt Laurent reporting: AAA matchmaker Konnan and MLW President/former WWE Creative Executive and Court Bauer joined Mister Saint Laurent on MLW Radio presented by BarberShopWindow.com, the official podcast of Major League Wrestling. The roundtable discussion covered a variety of topics, with all three speaking candidly about their time in the business. Konnan spoke about [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 3

WWE Looking To Form A Street Team

WWE is bringing back a concept that was prevalent amongst smaller independent-type promotions. They are looking to form a Street Team. Below are details as sent in by Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker: Are You Fan Enough? WWE is seeking enthusiastic fans for the new WWE Street Team. WWE Street Team members monitor WWE [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Dixie Carter Says Sting Just Signed New Talent Contract

TNA President Dixie Carter confirmed on Twitter today that Sting has re-signed with TNA Impact Wrestling. The following is her Tweet: THRILLED to have just signed the new @Sting talent contract. So proud to have him part of the TNA family! Here’s to some great times ahead! — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) March 29, 2012   [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 15

Comparing Andre vs. Hogan To Cena vs. Rock, Josh Reddick Rooting For Cena, Ron Simmons Speaks On WWE Hall Of Fame Induction

- Wrestling News World readers Richard Johnson and Gilmart sent word that The Masked Man has a new article online comparing Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania III to John Cena vs. The Rock at Wrestlemania XXVIII. You can read it at this link. - Oakland A’s outfielder Josh Reddick reveals he is rooting [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Howard Finkel Discusses His 32-Year Anniversary With WWE On April 1

Wrestling News World reader Arda Ocal sent in the following: Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) and Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) caught up with WWE Hall of Famer and legendary announcer Howard Finkel, who revealed that on Apr 1, 2012 he will celebrate 32 years of employment with WWE (Finkel was the very first WWE employee signed on Apr [...]

March 29, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Jerry Lawler Discusses Vince McMahon High Praise For Him, Favorite Wrestlemania Moments

Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald has a new article online featuring quotes from Jerry Lawler. Below are some notable excerpts: “Honestly, I’m not trying to blow my own horn, because I feel lucky moreso than anything,” Lawler said, “but [WWE CEO/Chairman] Vince McMahon once told me, ‘I think you’re the most all-around talented guy [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Returning WWE Star Wishes His NJPW Co-Workers Well

- Matt Bloom, who is returning to WWE as Lord Tensai, wished all of his New Japan Pro Wrestling co-workers well today on Twitter. Below is from his official Twitter account: Want to wish all my @NJPW1972 family a successful NJPW Cup.Wish I could be there but something came up.@Machinegunka get it done! — Matthew Bloom [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

John Cena, The Miz, & More Superstars Answer Fan Questions At WrestleMania XXVIII Press Conference

The official WWE YouTube channel has posted the following videos of John Cena (with a great cameo from CM Punk), The Miz, and more Superstars, embedded below: [...]

March 29, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Santino Marella Discusses Wrestlemania Pressure, How He Wants To Be Remembered In 20 Years

The Los Angeles Times has a brief Q&A online with Santino Marella. Below is an excerpt: Q: WrestleMania is the Super Bowl of pro wrestling. Do you feel more pressure to have a good match Sunday than any other time of the year? Yes, there is definitely more pressure. Just the sheer size of the [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Lord Tensai & Matt Bloom’s Return To WWE, Who The Rock Has Been Preparing With, Wrestlemania Predictions, Lower Card Workers In 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. [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 22

Wrestlemania Premiere Party: A Celebration Of Miami Art & Fashion Tonight Hosted By Timbaland, Divas Modeling Clothes, Alicia Fox Speaks

Wrestlemania XXVIII weekend is set to kickoff in Miami tonight with the Wrestlemania Premiere Party: A Celebration of Miami Art & Fashion on Star Island. Proceeds for the event will go to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/Alex’s Place and the Second Chance Program hosted within the Center. Rapper Timbaland and Stuart Miller are hosting the [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Fan Axxess Opens Tonight – Full List Of Exhibits, Seeking Live Reports

WWE Fan Axxess opens tonight at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Below is a full listing of exhibits. If you attend, please send us a report using the send news form: Cenation Action Zone – NEW FOR 2012! Visit the CeNation for fun, interactive opportunities to show your hustle, loyalty and respect. Test your trivia [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Video Of Rey Mysterio & Other WWE Stars Visiting Children’s Hospital; The Miz Returning To MTV

- WWE posted the following video of Rey Mysterio and other WWE stars visiting Holtz Children’s Hospital yesterday in Miami: - The Miz is returning to MTV to host “The Challenge Battle of the Exes Reunion” on April 4, 2012 at 10 PM Eastern.   [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Full Impact Wrestling 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. [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA Spoilers 1

Kamala Having More Health Problems; Could Face Losing His Other Foot

Kamala is at risking of losing his other foot due to complications with diabetes. Kamala had his left leg amputated last year due to complications with diabetes and high blood pressure. According to his son, they’ll know on Friday if they have to amputate his other foot. [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 2

Kurt Angle Hunting Down International Scammers That Stole $4000 From His Mother

TMZ is reporting that Kurt Angle is hunting down international scammers that conned his mom out of $4,000. According to their report, Angle’s mother received a call from someone in the Dominican Republic who claimed her grandson was in a local jail and needed $4000 or the consequences would be severe. Angle’s mother wired them [...]

March 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 11

Nigel McGuinness Reveals The Reason Behind His Retirement

Nigel McGuinness, known as Desmond Wolfe in TNA, had the following to say about his retirement in the video embedded below: [...]

March 29, 2012 Brooks Oglesby Other News 6

Mike Tyson Named WWE.com Social Media Ambassador; Details On Vince McMahon’s Social Media Rampage

Former heavyweight champion of the world… future WWE Hall of Famer…  Mike Tyson has a new title to add to his career. WWE announced today Tyson will be the official WWE.com Social Media Ambassador leading up to and during Wrestlemania XXVIII in Miami.  His role will consist of him Tweeting throughout the weekend on behalf [...]

March 28, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Exec Says There Will Be A WWE Network In Some Shape Or Form; Confirms Legends House Is Complete

NewsTimes.com has a new article online featuring quotes from WWE Chief Marketing Officer Michelle Wilson. In it, she gives an update on the WWE Network and confirms the company has finished shooting Legends House. Below is an excerpt: “There will be a WWE network in some shape or form. We are in late-stage negotiations with [...]

March 28, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Wrestlemania Weather Webcam, TMZ Covers The Rock’s Inspiration, Steve Austin Roasts Zakk Wylde

- Wrestling News World reader Dustyn sent in this link which goes to a weather webcam at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida (the home of Wrestlemania XXVIII). - TMZ has coverage online from The Rock vs. John Cena documentary where Rock discusses a traumatic experience that changed his life and inspired him to begin [...]

March 28, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Watch This Week’s WWE NXT Here

Embedded in the video below is this week’s WWE NXT in its entirety, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

March 28, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Bruce & Sean Look At Wrestlemania Weekend PPVs In This Week’s Episode Of WrestleGeek Weekly

Bruce and Sean are back with WrestleGeek Weekly – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly episode #4. In this week’s episode, the duo looks at wrestling pay-per-views this weekend in Miami. The show is a joint project between WrestlingNewsWorld.com and GeekTacular.tv: [...]

March 28, 2012 Richard Gray YouTube 0

Rey Mysterio Update

While he’s not on the card for Wrestlemania XXVIII, Rey Mysterio is in Miami, Florida. Mysterio, along with The Great Khali, R-Truth, Christian and The Bella Twins visited Holtz Children’s Hospital today in Miami. WWE posted photos on Facebook at this link. Mysterio, who has been out with a knee injury, had targeted Wrestlemania XXVIII [...]

March 28, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Backstage News On John Cena’s Initially Strained Relationship With Vince McMahon & Triple H, Christian’s Severe Injury & The Reason He Was Pulled From 12-Man Tag Match, Original Plans For Alberto Del Rio At Wrestlemania Revealed & What He Was Told Regarding His Usage, Why This Year’s Wrestlemania Is Being Called “The End Of An Era,” & Four Surprising Names Confirmed For Sunday’s Pay-Per-View

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March 28, 2012 Richard Gray Insider Rumblings 4