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Hunico Returns, Wrestlemania Axxess Results

Hunico Returns Hunico, who has been out with a torn ACL, returned in a match with Camacho against Yoshi Tatsu & Ezekiel Jackson at Thursday’s Wrestlemania Axxess event. We have match results below. Wrestlemania Axxess Results Below are quick results from Thursday night’s Wrestlemania Axxess Fan Session #1: Adrian Neville b. Curt Hawkins Xavier Woods [...]

April 5, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Maria Menounos Explains Why She Is Inducting Bob Backlund

Maria Menounos, who will be inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame Saturday night, wrote the following on her Facebook page: I know some of you don’t understand why I’m inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame. Here’s a quick history… I met Bob when I was 19-he starred in my [...]

April 5, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 3

AJ Lee’s Diary, Anti-Bullying, Fandango Dances With Summer Rae

New WWE Videos A new Wrestlemania 29 diary with AJ Lee is available at this link. WWE posted footage from a Be-a-Star anti-bullying rally at this link. Fandango Gets NXT Dance Partner WWE developmental Diva Summer Rae appeared as Fandango’s dancer at the Wrestlemania 29 press conference on Thursday. You can view a photo below: [...]

April 5, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

John Cena Pokes Fun At Heel Turn, Wrestlemania Pyro Test, Ryback

Cena Has Fun With Heel Turn John Cena had some fun with a “heel turn” following Thursday’s Wrestlemania 29 press conference. Click here to watch video. (Thanks to WNW reader Braxton Worley for sending this in.) Wrestlemania Pyro Test Wrestling News World reader Dustyn sent in this link which goes to video of the pyro [...]

April 5, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Impact Wrestling Results (4/4/13) – Take This Envelope For A “Big” Surprise

Impact Wrestling Results – 4/4/2013 From Jonesboro, Arkansas Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Impact Wrestling starts out with a video package. It shows Bully Ray turning on Brooke Hogan and Hulk Hogan to become the President of Aces & 8s. It then goes to the Hulk and Sting situation. Hulk isn’t letting Sting go [...]

April 4, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News, TNA Results 112

New Dixie Carter Action Figure, Impact Wrestling In Tupelo

Dixie Carter Action Figure Dixie Carter autographed action figures are now available at ShopTNA.com. Click here for more information or Click here to buy now. The figures are priced at $29.99. Impact Wrestling in Tupelo TNA will tape Impact Wrestling from the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi on May 9, 2013. You can watch a [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 6

TNA Videos On Gut Check Participants Adam Pearce & Magno

TNA Wrestling posted the following videos featuring the Gut Check participants Adam Pearce and Magno: [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

The Honky Tonk Man Says He’s Signed A New Contract With WWE

The Honky Tonk Man announced on his social media accounts Thursday he’s signed a new multi-year agreement with WWE. I haven’t heard for sure but I would assume this is a Legend’s contract. He wrote the following on Facebook: I am pleased to announced the Honky Tonk Man has signed a brand new multi year [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 5

WWE Changes Their Mind, Will Televise Mick Foley’s Hall Of Fame Speech

Mick Foley announced on his social media Thursday evening his WWE Hall of Fame speech will be highlighted on the USA Network special next Tuesday night at 10 PM/9 CT. You can read more details on the broadcast at this link. Foley was originally off the special to make room for Donald Trump as the [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Dolph Ziggler Discusses Big E At Wrestlemania, Possibility Of “Cashing In”

XFINITY has posted another part of their Q&A with Dolph Ziggler. Below is an excerpt: XFINITY: Have you had any conversations with Big E about the difference between Wrestlemania and smaller events? Any concerns about nerves? Dolph Ziggler: Of course there is, and honestly even for me, I’ve been around and been at Wrestlemanias and [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Wrestlemania 29 Weekend Update – Events In NY/NJ For Thursday, Seeking Live Reports

Below is the Wrestlemania 29 weekend schedule for Thursday, April 4, 2013. Please send a live report from anything you attend to us by using this form: Wrestlemania Axxess Fan Session #1 (6-10 PM EDT) – from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. VIP signings include CM Punk and The Undertaker (replacing Ric Flair). [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

My Wrestlemania 29 Main Events, How To Rebuild CM Punk, Creating New Stars, HBK Agreeing To Appear, Where You Can Watch WWE NXT, The Sad Reality To CM Punk vs. The Undertaker, Time To Eliminate Titles In WWE?

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April 4, 2013 Richard Gray Premium Mailbags 18

Kurt Warner Scheduled For Raw, CM Punk Teaming With Brock Lesnar?

Kurt Warner Scheduled For Raw Retired NFL quarterback and former Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner is scheduled to make a guest appearance on next week’s episode of WWE Raw from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Click here for more by TVByTheNumbers.com. CM Punk Teaming with Brock Lensar? ESPN’s Jon Robertson has a [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Impact Wrestling Part Of Beef Thursdays On Spike TV

TNA Wrestling promoted the following on their official website: Affectionately named “Beef Thursdays”, Spike TV’s Thursday night programming gives fight enthusiasts four hours of fist-to-face conflict resolution. The combination of TNA’s IMPACT Wrestling and Bellator MMA gives avid viewers the opportunity to vicariously release their aggression by way of their favorite fighters. But people have [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

TNA Wrestling Inks Deal For Official Hotel Partner

The following press release was issued on Thursday, announcing IHG’S Candlewood Suites as the official hotel brand of TNA Wrestling: IHG’s CANDLEWOOD SUITES® JOINS TNA IMPACT WRESTLING AS OFFICIAL HOTEL BRAND FOR THE ORGANIZATION NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2013) – TNA IMPACT WRESTLING is proud to join with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Full Recap From Wrestlemania 29 Press Conference – More Celebrities Announced

Michael Cole opened the Wrestlemania 29 press conference by introducing himself as the “voice of WWE.” He confirmed both Diddy and Living Colour will perform live at the pay-per-view on Sunday. The company is expecting over 75,000 fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cole announced Charlie Sheen, Jimmy Fallon, Mike Tyson, Snookie [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Living Colour Performing Live At Wrestlemania, Mason Ryan Is Jacked

CM Punk’s Entrance Theme at Wrestlemania Living Colour is scheduled to perform “Cult of Personality” live at Wrestlemania 29 on Sunday.  Their hit song is the entrance music of CM Punk as it’s likely this will be part of a grand entrance for his match against The Undertaker. The band confirmed their performance with the following post on [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Live Streaming Video – Wrestlemania 29 Press Conference

Thursday’s Wrestlemania 29 press conference from Radio City Music Hall is now online at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

How & Why Mick Foley Got Snubbed, WM29 Setup, My Thoughts On Cena, Stories Too Personal

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. [...]

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Hulk Hogan On Smaller Events Over WM29 Weekend, Says Aces & 8s Storyline Is Being Written Backwards

Josh Stewart from Newsday has a new article online featuring quotes from Hulk Hogan. The piece is done to promote “Hulk Hogan: Uncensored,” an event on Saturday during Wrestlemania 29 weekend where Hogan, Eric Bischoff and Dave Penzer will host a Q&A with fans at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. The night prior, TNA Wrestling [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

MetLife Stadium Issues Advisory To Wrestlemania 29 Attendees

MetLife Stadium issued the following for Wrestlemania 29 attendees: East Rutherford, NJ – On Sunday, April 7th MetLife Stadium is pleased to welcome WrestleMania 29!  All guests are encouraged to arrive early and allow extra travel time in coming to the MetLife Sports Complex. The team at MetLife Stadium would like to encourage anyone attending [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Mick Foley To Make Decision Not To Air His Hall Of Fame Speech “Glaringly Stupid”

Mick Foley wrote the following on Twitter: I’m in a much better frame of mind after watching my new DVD with my kids. I have SO much to be proud of. No way I’ll give fans anything less than the best possible speech I can. And if the powers-that-be decide not to air my speech [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Trish Stratus & Stephanie McMahon Talk WWE Hall Of Fame, El Generico’s New Gimmick

Trish & Stephanie Talk WWE Hall of Fame TrishStratus.com has a new interview online with Trish Stratus and Stephanie McMahon with Trish talking about choosing Stephanie as her inductor into the WWE Hall of Fame. Below are the highlights: Trish Stratus “As the Hall of Fame is a nod to what one has accomplished in [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

The Rock Hasn’t Decided On Wrestlemania XXX, Cena Comments

Dan Gelston of The Associated Press has a new article online looking at WWE Champion The Rock defending the title against John Cena at Wrestlemania 29 on Sunday. The piece features quotes from both Rock and Cena as well as Booker T. Below are the highlights: The Rock: “It’s the biggest show of my career,” the [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 14

Watch AJ Lee’s Wrestlemania 29 Diary Here

AJ Lee is doing a Wrestlemania 29 Diary and the first two entries have been posted in video here and here. You can also watch the videos below: [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Joe DeFranco Working With WWE, Steamboat Transition, Wrestlemania Press Conference Today

WWE Staffing Notes WWE has hired Joe DeFranco as a part-time strength and conditioning coach. DeFranco is friends with Triple H and his personal trainer. You can find out more about DeFranco here on Twitter. Ricky Steamboat has left his position as a WWE developmental trainer but is now working in Talent Relations. Wrestlemania 29 [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Looking At Developing Divas Reality TV Show

WWE is looking at doing a reality television show based around Divas. A new poll posted on dot com asks fans to name the show. The following is from the official WWE website: “WWE is contemplating a potential Divas reality show: It’s a new reality series following the life and times of eight WWE Divas [...]

April 4, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Official Preview For This Week’s Impact Wrestling; Watch Party At 7:30PM EDT

Below is the official preview for this week’s Impact Wrestling: Preview the Thursday, April 4 edition of TNA’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 8/7 from Jonesboro, Arkansas! If you can’t watch the action on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR! - In the main event of Thursday’s broadcast on SpikeTV, it will a 10 [...]

April 4, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 2

CM Punk Speaks On Using Paul Bearer’s Death In Storyline, More Live Event Notes

CM Punk On Using Paul Bearer’s Death In Storyline The Asbury Park Press has an article featuring quotes from CM Punk. In it, he talked about using the death of Paul Bearer in the build to his match against The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 29. “My job is to get people to be mad at me [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Mick Foley Responds To Rumors Of Not Being Featured On Televised Hall Of Fame Ceremony

WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013 inductee Mick Foley took to Facebook today to respond to rumors about not being on the televised broadcast of the Hall of Fame ceremony, in order to make room for Donald Trump. An excerpt is below: SOMEONE NEEDS SOME CHEERING UP! Yeah, that someone is me. Looks like [...]

April 3, 2013 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 21

Reid Flair Laid To Rest, Ric Speaks At His Funeral

WBTV ran a story on the Reid Flair police report Tuesday night but did not uncover anything we didn’t report. Their terminology was slightly different as they reported “drug activity in the hotel room” and that Reid was “incapacitated by drugs.” The cause of death hasn’t been announced and will be determined by the medical [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray Other News 6

WWE & Martha Hart Settle Lawsuit Over Owen Hart Royalties

The following article was written by The Associated Press: HARTFORD, Conn. – World Wrestling Entertainment and the widow of performer Owen Hart have settled a lawsuit over royalties and the use of Hart’s image. The settlement was announced Wednesday by Martha Hart, WWE chief executive Vince McMahon, his wife and former CEO Linda McMahon, and [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 28

Sin Cara Reveals WWE Stars Are Staying At The Westin Jersey City Newport

Sin Cara posted his hotel key on his official Twitter account, revealing he’s staying in a room at The Westin Jersey City Newport hotel in Jersey City. Given the fact the company usually books all of their talent in one hotel over Wrestlemania weekend, it’s likely this is the WWE hotel. There are no vacancies, [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 7

AJ Lee’s Wrestlemania Moment, June TV Taping, The Stars Read Wrestling News World

AJ Lee’s Wrestlemania Moment NJ.com has a new article on AJ Lee where she discusses her brief Wrestlemania moment last year. Remember, she was part of Daniel Bryan’s World title loss to Sheamus in 18 seconds. The following is from AJ: “I was waiting over a decade for that WrestleMania moment and it was only [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Fandango Makes Hilarious In-Character Radio Appearance (Video)

Fandango was a guest on the Opie and Anthony Show with Jim Norton. Video footage of the appearance begins with Fandango removing his vest and exposing his shirtless body. He challenges the hosts to properly pronounce Fandango. The segment concludes with everyone in the room trying to pronounce it. You can check out the appearance at this [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Undertaker To Replace Ric Flair, Wrestlemania 29 Stage Setup Unveiled

The Undertaker To Replace Ric Flair At Axxess The Undertaker will replace Ric Flair at the Wrestlemania Fan Axxess autograph signing on Thursday  at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Flair is obviously off due to the death of his son Reid. Click here for more. Wrestlemania 29 Stage Setup We have a [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 7

How The Controversial Paul Bearer Angle From Raw Was Received Backstage, What Has Vince McMahon Thinking Twice About The Booking Of John Cena, Wrestlemania Opener, Pay-Per-View Shocker?

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April 3, 2013 Richard Gray Backstage News 19

New WWE Inbox – Ryback Wants To End The Streak

The latest episode of WWE Inbox is now online. This week, WWE Superstars answer more questions from fans at this link or embedded below: [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 7

2013 WWE HoF Ceremony, Orton Heel Turn, WM29 Weather, Managers Today

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. [...]

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Watch Out Twitter – Here Comes Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar has a new Twitter account located @BrockLesnar. Below is his first Tweet: Hey, @tripleh. I’m ready to play The Game. Bring the PAIN! #Wrestlemania — Brock Lesnar (@BrockLesnar) April 2, 2013 Make sure to follow WrestlingNewsWorld.com @wnwnews. [...]

April 3, 2013 Richard Gray WWE News 4