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David Otunga’s Homecoming Celebrated; Speaking Today On Behalf Of Be a STAR; Wade Barrett Comments On Injury

- David Otunga’s family surprised him with a WWE cake at last night’s Smackdown taping in Rockford, Illinois for his homecoming. You can view a photo he Tweeted at this link. Speaking of Otunga, he’ll be speaking today at German Valley Elementary outside Rockford to discuss bullying and the be a STAR campaign. - Wade [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Watch The Latest Episodes Of WWE Inbox & Backstage Fallout – Smackdown Here

The latest episodes of “WWE Inbox” and Smackdown’s “Backstage Fallout” are embedded in the videos below, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: WWE Inbox Smackdown Backstage Fallout [...]

February 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Heat On Shaq?, How Daniel Bryan Gained WWE’s Confidence, More Be a STAR Hypocrisy, Vladimir Kozlov

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. [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 30

WNW Premium Mailbag – WNW’s Traffic, Decision To Replace Orton With Santino, Orton’s Career Shortened Because Of Multiple Concussions?, Will I Be Attending Wrestlemania?, TNA Live, Santino Marella’s Status In WWE, Booking Of Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk, HBK’s Involvement In HHH/Undertaker, Chris Brown’s Feud With CM Punk, Backstage Hate For The Rock, More Wrestlemania Plans

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February 22, 2012 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 6

What You Didn’t See On Last Night’s Smackdown; Brodus Clay Tells WNW Reader He’ll Be Back In Two Weeks

- Wrestling News World reader Jon Robertson sent in the following: Daniel Bryan retained the World Heavyweight Championship by DQ when Cody Rhodes came down and hit the Beautiful Disaster on the Big Show. Rhodes and D-Bryan proceeded to attack Big Show until CM Punk ran down to make the save. Bryan took a GTS [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

WWE Says There Are No Wrestlemania XXVIII Plans For Shaquille O’Neal

WWE reported today on dot com that Shaquille O’Neal is not scheduled to appear at Wrestlemania XXVIII in Miami, Florida on April 1, 2012. The official website specifically mentions HollyWoodLife.com’s report from the weekend. Click here for coverage by WWE.com. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Patrick Peralta, Borgi83 and Logan Walker for sending this [...]

February 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

The Ultimate Warrior Releases Pilot For His Reality Show, “The Warrior Show”

The Ultimate Warrior has released a pilot episode to “The Warrior Show,” a reality show in which Warrior attempts to motivate people to change their lives.  In this episode, Warrior works with metalcore band Asking Alexandria. The episode is embedded below: [...]

February 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby Other News 12

Smackdown 2/21/12 – GMs Face Off

This Live Super Smackdown starts with music and pyro. In Ring Segment Lilian announces D-Bry to the ring. He comes out with AJ in tow. AJ in a very cropped tank and tight gray skinny jeans. Stills from Sheamus attacking D-Bry after the Elimination Chamber Sunday. D-Bry clears his throat on mic. He says in [...]

February 21, 2012 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 25

Chris Brown Says He Misses The Real Wrestlers, Takes Another Shot At CM Punk

- The following is from the official Twitter account of R&B singer Chris Brown: I miss the real wrestlers! ( Hacksaw Jim duggan, Brett the hitman hart, coco beware, rowdy roddy piper) #Notnopunks — Chris Brown(@chrisbrown) February 22, 2012 WWE is clearly making an angle out of the comments exchanged by CM Punk and Brown. [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 51

CM Punk Responds To Chris Brown With Scathing Video

CM Punk has continued his Twitter feud with Chris Brown with the following video, in which he says to Brown, among other things: “I will choke you out and make you feel as weak and as powerless and scared and alone as any woman who has had the misfortune of knowing a sad, cowardly little boy [...]

February 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 38

Ezekiel Jackson Challenges David Otunga

WWE uploaded the following video on their official YouTube channel: [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Go-Home To WWE Elimination Chamber Smackdown Rating

Last week’s go-home to WWE Elimination Chamber edition of Smackdown did a 1.97 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,953,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Rockford, Illinois (Part 2)

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. [...]

February 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 0

*Spoilers* WWE NXT Taping Results From Rockford, Illinois

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. [...]

February 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE Spoilers 0

Jim Ross On Whether Or Not Wrestlemania Will Be The Undertaker’s Final Match; Ted DiBiase Launches New Website

- Jim Ross has a new blog entry on his official website where he gives his thoughts on last night’s Raw Supershow and answers fan mail. One reader asked him about the future of The Undertaker and since it’s a question we get often, I’m posting his response below: Q…”Will this be Undertaker’s last match?” [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

View The Official Pay-Per-View Promotional Poster For TNA Lockdown 2012 Here

The official pay-per-view promotional poster for TNA Lockdown is below: [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Wade Barrett Injury Update – Out Six To Eight Weeks

WWE has posted a new injury update on Wade Barrett over on dot com. The official website states Barrett will undergo an MRI this week and is expected to be out six to eight weeks. Barrett suffered a dislocated elbow on last night’s WWE Raw Supershow when he landed awkwardly after Big Show threw Dolph [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Ring Ka King The Most-Watched Wrestling Program On The Planet?

GQ.com has a fascinating look at TNA’s Ring Ka King promotion and the untapped pro wrestling market in India. Without a doubt the most newsworthy item of the piece is that reports out of the country indicate the first episode of the series garnered 14,000,000 viewers. If true, that makes Ring Ka King the most-watched [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray Ring Ka King 11

Source – Vince McMahon Pulls The Plug On WWE Star’s Push Due To Behavioral Problems Backstage

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February 21, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 15

Coverage Of TNA Impact Wrestling’s Live Event In Glenville, Why Sting Is “Done,” More

WBOY 12 is West Virginia has a video report online from Sunday’s TNA Impact Wrestling live event in Glenville. You can watch the report embedded below: - TNA is promoting the following Tweet posted by Sting: I’m done — Sting (@Sting) February 18, 2012 As the storyline goes, Sting is “done” after the attack from [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 7

Watch The Latest Episode Of WWE Download With Dolph Ziggler Here

The latest episode of “WWE Download” with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Watch The Post-Raw Supershow Edition Of Backstage Fallout Here

The latest edition of “Backstage Fallout” is embedded in the video below courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Santino A World Champion?, Wrestlemania Plans For Randy Orton, Barrett’s Unfortunate Injury, EC Booking

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. [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 30

Watch Several Video Highlights From Last Night’s Raw Supershow Here; What Did You Think Of The Show?

Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s edition of WWE Raw Supershow. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page or Tweet us @wnwnews and give the show a school letter grade. Santino Marella vs. Daniel Bryan John Laurinaitis announces a 10-Man No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal Sheamus vs. Mark [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Perry Saturn Backstage At Raw Supershow; JBL Comments On The Hall Of Fame Induction Of Ron Simmons, Who Will Be Inducting Him

- Perry Saturn was backstage at last night’s WWE Raw Supershow from Minneapolis, Minnesota. - John “Bradshaw” Layfield wrote the following on Twitter regarding the WWE Hall of Fame induction of his former tag team partner Ron Simmons: Words can’t describe how happy I am about my best friend and former tag team partner Ron [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 14

More On Wade Barrett’s Injury

Wade Barrett was taken to a local Minneapolis hospital last night for further evaluation after being injured on last night’s WWE Raw Supershow. Barrett was diagnosed with a partially dislocated elbow as it was put back in socket and he was given pain medication. Barrett wasn’t admitted and was able to return back to his [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Wade Barrett To Miss Wrestlemania XXVIII After Injury Suffered On Last Night’s Raw Supershow

Wade Barrett was injured during the 10-man battle royal on last night’s WWE Raw Supershow. The injury was to his left arm and occurred when Big Show threw Dolph Ziggler out onto Barrett and R-Truth. Barrett landed awkwardly and injured his arm. He was in a considerable amount of pain after the spot, shouting expletives [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Dragon Gate USA Running Joint Show With CZW In Hollywood, Florida On Wrestlemania Weekend

- Dragon Gate USA sent out the following today: BREAKING NEWS: Dragon Gate USA has just added a third event for Wrestlemania weekend in Florida. DGUSA and Combat Zone Wrestling will join forces for a Supershow on Thursday, March 29th in Hollywood, Florida. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at www.DGUSA.tv or by calling [...]

February 21, 2012 Richard Gray Dragon Gate USA 0

Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings – Live SuperSmackdown, Champion vs. Champion, Seeking Correspondents

WWE will tape the Smackdown portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and this week’s WWE NXT, and will hold this week’s Live SuperSmackdown tonight from the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois. WWE Champion CM Punk vs. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan is scheduled for Smackdown. Click here for local event information. We are still seeking live correspondents. If you are attending [...]

February 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 4

WWE Wrestlefest Game Now Available For iPhone & iPad

The official WWE website has announced the release of WWE Wrestlefest in the Apple App Store, a remake of the 1991 arcade game WWF Wrestlefest. The game, which is available for $2.99 on iPod/iPhone and $3.99 on iPad, features Superstars such as John Cena, The Rock, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, & “Macho Man” Randy Savage. [...]

February 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 8

RAW Results 2/20/12 – Wade Injured In Battle Royal

This post Elimination Chamber RAW starts with a video recap of the Cena and Kane feud, including Eve kissing Cena and Ryder being tossed off the side of the stage and taken away in an ambulance. Eve is chatting up the Bellas, all smiles. They think Ryder is a great guy, but Eve laughs maniacally. [...]

February 20, 2012 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 125

What You Didn’t See On Tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow

After tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow went off the air, WWE Champion CM Punk beat Dolph Ziggler in a dark match main event. In a second dark match main event, John Cena beat Kane. Thanks to Wrestling News World readers Shawn and Terrance for sending us text-message updates tonight [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho Confirmed For Wrestlemania XXVIII; The Rock On Raw Supershow Next Week

- WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho is now confirmed for Wrestlemania XXVIII. - The Rock is also confirmed for next week’s Raw Supershow from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Trish Stratus Comments On Natalya’s Flatulence Gimmick & More

- The folks at Diva-Dirt.com sent in the following: Trish Stratus joined us again recently ahead of the DVD release of her debut movie, Bounty Hunters. We talk to Trish about the movie and whether she has any more movie roles in the pipeline, as well as talk wrestling. Trish talks about her return to [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 11

Stipulation Set For Triple H vs. The Undertaker At Wrestlemania XXIVIII; Smackdown Main Event

- Triple H will face The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match at Wrestlemania XXVIII on April 1, 2012. - In other, much smaller news, WWE Champion CM Punk will face World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan on this week’s live Smackdown. [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 34

Ron Simmons Officially Announced As WWE Hall Of Fame Inductee

As reported earlier here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Ron Simmons was officially announced as a WWE Hall of Fame inductee of the class of 2012 on tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow. The 2012 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Saturday, March 31, 2012 from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Minneapolis, Minnesota

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. [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE Spoilers 7

WWE Makes It Known Chris Jericho Can Compete On Tonight’s Raw Supershow

WWE, in storyline, has made it known Chris Jericho is “cleared to compete” for tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company did an injury angle where he was pushed out of the Elimination Chamber into a cameraman but never formally eliminated. As the storyline goes, Jericho will claim he’s still the “best [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Kofi Kingston Injured, TMZ Covers CM Punk/Chris Brown Drama, Jim Ross Gives His Thoughts On Elimination Chamber

- Kofi Kingston had to have staples put into his head to close a laceration suffered in last night’s Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship. He posted a photo on Twitter at this link. - TMZ is covering the war of words on Twitter between WWE Champion CM Punk and R&B singer Chris Brown. [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 14

Another WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Announcement Expected To Be Made Official Tonight

Ron Simmons, formerly known as Farooq, is scheduled to have his forthcoming induction into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2012 officially announced on tonight’s Raw Supershow. While not confirmed, the feeling is he’ll be inducted by John “Bradshaw” Layfield. The 2012 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Saturday, March 31, [...]

February 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 14