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January 23, 2012
Richard Gray
Ask WNW
WWE will tape the Raw portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and tonight’s Raw Supershow tonight from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Expect a heavy push for Royal Rumble as this is the go-home to pay-per-view broadcast. Click here for local event information. If you’re attending and would be interested in providing us [...]
January 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Tickets for Wrestlemania XXVIII Axxess sessions will go on sale this Saturday, January 28 at 10 AM EST on Ticketmaster.com. The Miami Herald has a new article online promoting tickets going on sale with full details on the tickets available – VIP ($95) and General Admission ($40) – as well as all of the scheduled [...]
January 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- WWE issued the following press release today: MOSCOW, Jan 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — WWE today announced the launch of its new Russian language website ( www.ru.wwe.com ). The site, which was developed by Russian-based Tvigle Media, will replicate content from the global WWE website (wwe.com) and also include localised content created specifically for [...]
January 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
William Regal, who trained Daniel Bryan, is now lobbying for a chance to be the first English World Champion in WWE. Some tweets he posted from his Twitter account are compiled below: I still want to be the first English World Champion.I would like @WWEDanielBryan to grant me a title shot. @WWE pay attention. It [...]
January 23, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
-Former Nexus member Skip Sheffield has changed his Twitter handle to Ryback22, and has been performing under the name Ryback in dark matches. He has previously used the name Ryback in WWE’s developmental system, which had him adopting a Terminator-esque character. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Mohammad Abulawi for sending this in. - Wrestling [...]
January 23, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Randy Orton returned at tonight’s WWE live event in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Orton took out Wade Barrett which resulted in WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo, JTG, Santino Marella and Kofi Kingston coming out. A brawl ensued with everyone getting an RKO except for Barrett and Santino. Orton is scheduled to return to [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Jim Ross has posted more details from the car accident he was involved in yesterday on his official Twitter account. You can view his Tweet below: Thx 2 seat belt/airbag I’m sore n places I didn’t know I had but home. Escalade totaled. Hit guy head on as he made illegal turn. Blessed. — Jim [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald has a new article online featuring quotes from MVP. In it, he talks about his friendship with John Cena and how it “irks” him when he hears people talk about Cena in a negative way. MVP admits WWE has shoved Cena down people’s throats. He also talks about Daniel [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
This is the third time I start a Royal Rumble winners article with a two time winner. It seems as though the WWE finds something that’s working well and runs with it rather than giving someone new coming up through the ranks a chance. Sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn’t (Alberto Del Rio), but it [...]
January 22, 2012
Kendra Bunyon
WWE
Kid Kash suffered what is believed to be a broken nose in a triple-threat X Division match also involving Jesse Sorenson and Shannon Moore at last night’s TNA live event in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Kash bled heavily throughout the bout after getting stiffed in the face. Moore ended up winning the match. [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- Ted DiBiase was pulled from last night’s WWE live event in Fargo, North Dakota. DiBiase was injured on Friday night and while his condition is unknown, Cody Rhodes claimed in a promo last night he broke DiBiase’s hand. While DiBiase hasn’t commented on the injury, he Tweeted the following: James 1:2 — Ted DiBiase [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Whatever was bothering Jeff Hardy after his TNA live event match against Christopher Daniels on Friday night does not appear to be serious. Hardy competed last night Plymouth, Massachusetts in a main event match against Daniels. [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Below are quick results from last night’s TNA live event from Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts: * Brooke Tessmacher & ODB b. Rosita & Sarita * Garrett Bischoff b. Robbie E * Shannon Moore b. Jesse Sorenson & Kid Kash * Eric Young b. “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero * Rob Van Dam & Mr. Anderson [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA House Shows
Below are quick results from last night’s WWE live event from the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota: * Alex Riley b. Ryback * Kelly Kelly & Eve b. WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix & Natalya * R-Truth b. WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger. When Truth thought he won the title, David Otunga came out [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
Hulk Hogan was at Speaking Rock Casino and Entertainment Center in El Paso, Texas on Thursday night at the Micro Championship Wrestling show held at the venue. The El Paso Times has an article on Hogan’s attendance at this link. [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
MyDesert.com has new details on the upcoming WWE Network original series, WWE Legend’s House. The show will be shot in Rancho Mirage, California at Tamarisk Country Club. Rumored cast members include Gene Okerlund, Dusty Rhodes, Roddy Piper and The Iron Sheik. The show, which will feature eight former WWE stars living together, will begin shooting [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Chris Jericho is joining Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones and retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks to launch D1 Sports Training and Therapy Center in Tampa, Florida. Jericho is quoted on the facility’s official blog: “It’s such an exciting honor to be part of D1 Tampa! After training [...]
January 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Below are results from Ring of Honor’s house show in Norfolk, Virginia last night. Credit goes to Mr Bobo at Loonybinforum.com No Bobby Cruise tonight. -Eddie Edwards is out with Jim Cornette. Cornette says he cannot wrestle. Eddie cuts a promo and puts over ROH and Norfolk. 1. Kenny King def. Andy Ridge in a [...]
January 22, 2012
Sean Hopkins
ROH
Ring of Honor Results – (1/21/12) Results by: Adam W of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Ring of Honor! We see a video package of Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards match. The two both show athleticism, but Davey overcomes Eddie. Kevin Steen then comes out after the match saying he will take the ROH World [...]
January 21, 2012
Adam Wacker
ROH
I have to admit I was shocked to see Angle being shown on WWETV. I know that they were showing how Triple H won the Royal Rumble Match in 2002, but so much Angle. Same with Edge’s Hall of Fame video with Hogan being so prominent in it, then the Four Horsemen, Flair prominent, as [...]
January 21, 2012
Kendra Bunyon
WWE
The following is from the official Twitter account of Jim Ross: Bad day..got hit by a pickup..totaled my Escalade or so body shop thinks. Seat belt & airbag saved me. — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 21, 2012 We’re certainly glad to hear JR is OK. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Keelan Early for sending [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
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January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
Premium Newsletters
Sydney Eick finished up with Ring of Honor at last night’s show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as he was let go by Sinclair Broadcasting. Eick has worked for ROH since its inception, working the door at shows and having a direct role in the promotion’s day-to-day operations. Eick, along with Cary Silkin, Ross Abrams, Hunter Johnston [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
ROH
Below are quick results from last night’s TNA Impact Wrestling live event from The DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts: * Eric Young b. “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero * Brooke Tessmacher & ODB b. Rosita & Sarita * Robbie E w/Robbie T b. Garrett Bischoff * Shannon Moore b. Jesse Sorensen & Kid Kash * Rob [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA House Shows
Mr. Anderson returned to TNA Impact Wrestling after a two month hiatus at last night’s live event in Worcester, Massachusetts. Anderson’s hair was darker as he tagged with Rob Van Dam. You can watch fan footage of his return embedded in the video below: Anderson had been out for a “character makeover” and was said [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Ted DiBiase may have been injured at last night’s WWE live event in Winnipeg. Various live reports indicate the referee threw up the “X” signal after his match against WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. The “X” signal is the universal sign used by referees to indicate a legitimate injury has occurred. However, the signal has [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Jeff Hardy was injured at last night’s TNA live event from Worcester, Massachusetts. The injury appeared to be to his backside and caused his match against Christopher Daniels to go to a quick finish. As of this writing Hardy hasn’t addressed the injury but posted the following on Twitter: ThanxWorcester!!! . . . . instagr.am/p/jC2v8/ [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Embedded in the video below is last night’s edition of Smackdown courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Daniel Bryan will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Big Show and Mark Henry in a steel cage match at Royal Rumble. Royal Rumble 2012 will take place a week from tomorrow from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Misouri. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Wrestling News World reader Alyssa D sent in the following report from last night’s WWE live event from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Ryback beat Alex Riley. Otunga attacked Alex Riley after the match. Diva’s of Doom vs Kelly Kelly and Eve. Winners: Kelly and Eve by roll up. Swagger cuts a short [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
- Tickets for WWE’s March 24th live event in San Juan, Puerto Rico are now on sale. Click here to purchase tickets. (Thanks to WNW reader Robert Garcia for sending this in.) - Shawn Michaels won a Golden Moose Award Thursday night in Las Vegas, Nevada. His show, Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan River Adventures, won Best [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- WWE Studios has secured the rights to BERMUDA a found footage horror spec script by Bobby Lee Darby and Nathan Brookes. Below is the official press release: STAMFORD, Conn., Jan 20, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — WWE Studios announced today it has secured the rights to BERMUDA, a found footage horror spec script by Bobby [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- Jesse Neal and Christina Von Eerie (formerly known as Toxxin) were at Thursday’s Florida Championship Wrestling tapings in Tampa. - WWE posted a new video with World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan on their official website after last night’s Smackdown. You can watch it at this link. (Thanks to WNW reader Patrick Peralta for sending [...]
January 21, 2012
Richard Gray
NXT Wrestling, WWE News
Below are Results from Ring of Honor’s return to Philadelphia last night. Credit goes to Mr Bobo at Loonybinforum.com -The entrance way is set up with the same set from Final Battle. -No return date announced yet. -Bobby Cruise is your ring announcer; light purple tie and little silver squares. -Eddie Edwards out for the [...]
January 21, 2012
Sean Hopkins
ROH
World Wrestling Entertainment presents Smackdown Date: 1/20/2012 From: Las Vegas, NV Tonight, Sheamus meets Wade Barrett in singles action. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan defends against Mark Henry. All that and much more on the Sin City edition of Smackdown! A video highlighting what happened during the main event last week between WWE World [...]
January 20, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE Results
Last night’s edition of Impact Wrestling did a 1.19 cable rating with an average viewership of 1,675,000 viewers. [...]
January 20, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Embedded in the video below is the latest episode of Z! True Long Island Story, featuring Zack Ryder: [...]
January 20, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
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January 20, 2012
Richard Gray
Premium Mailbags
Below is from the official Twitter account of James Storm; At 4:42 am another cowboy joined the @IMPACTWRESTLING roster. My SON Mason James…lockerz.com/s/176100766 — James Storm (@Cowboy_J_Storm) January 20, 2012 [...]
January 20, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News