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Brodus Clay’s Delayed WWE Debut Becomes An Angle

The following is from the official Twitter account of John Laurinaitis: And to those wondering why Brodus didn’t debut tonight, I have my reasons. He will debut next week, I promise. Why would I lie? #Raw — John Laurinaitis (@WWERawGM) January 3, 2012 As you can see, Clay’s delayed debut on WWE Raw Supershow is [...]

January 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 21

Video Of Chris Jericho’s WWE Return In 2007; Compare To Last Night’s Return

WWE uploaded Chris Jericho’s coded 2007 return on their official YouTube channel. You can watch it embedded in the video below: To compare, you can watch Jericho’s return last night as well: [...]

January 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 25

What You Didn’t See On Last Night’s WWE Raw Supershow

After last night’s WWE Raw Supershow went off the air, Kane emerged through the hole in the ring. John Cena dodged a chokeslam and attempted to counter with the Attitude Adjustment but missed. He ended up giving Kane a clothesline, sending him out of the ring. Cena then introduced Jerry Lawler and said because there [...]

January 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Dennis Haskins Discusses Appearing On Zack Ryder’s YouTube Show

Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald has a new article online featuring quotes from Dennis Haskins (a/k/a Mr. Belding from “Saved by the Bell”) where he discusses appearing on Zack Ryder’s YouTube show. Below is an excerpt: “I know Mike/The Miz back when he was on the reality shows,” Haskins said. “He always wanted to [...]

January 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Details On Tonight’s Smackdown Taping – Two Title Matches Announced, Seeking Live Correspondents

WWE will tape this week’s WWE NXT, the Smackdown portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and this week’s Smackdown tonight from the Verizon Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Two title matches have been announced for this week’s Smackdown: * Cody Rhodes vs. Booker T for the WWE Intercontinental Championship * Daniel Bryan vs. Big [...]

January 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Watch Several Video Highlights From Last Night’s Raw Supershow Here

Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s Raw Supershow courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: Miz runs into The Bellas Highlights from the first Royal Rumble Match Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes R-Truth [...]

January 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Chris Jericho’s Silent Return, Where’s Brodus Clay?, Dolph Ziggler Outdated, Booking Of Daniel Bryan

What are your thoughts on the return of Chris Jericho on last night’s Raw Supershow? Chris Jericho’s return to WWE under the cryptic videos on last night’s Raw Supershow was hardly a surprise. He was heavily rumored to be behind the videos and while there was talk about using The Undertaker as a backup plan, [...]

January 3, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 27

WWE News & Notes

- WWE has announced they will return to Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 18th for a Supershow house show. - WWE will release My Greatest Match by Jon Robinson in June. The book will feature WWE talent discussing their favorite matches. - Embedded in the video below is the latest edition [...]

January 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Where Chris Jericho Worked Off His Ring Rust; WWE’s Possible Direction With His Character

-Wrestling News World reader Dustyn sent in the following tweet from former WWE Superstar Lance Storm, who runs Storm Wrestling Academy in Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Since he’s back yes @IAmJericho did come back and train with me at SWA. We spent a couple days in the ring including a 17 min match #norust -For those [...]

January 3, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 20

Chris Jericho Returns To WWE On Tonight’s Raw Supershow

Chris Jericho returned to WWE on tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. He was revealed as the worker behind the cryptic videos that have aired on the show for the past several weeks. While Jericho emphatically denied he was behind the cryptic videos, he was the only rumored name other [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 104

WWE Championship Match Set For Royal Rumble

CM Punk will defend the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler with John Laurinaitis as special guest referee at WWE Royal Rumble. WWE Royal Rumble 2012 will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Watch TNA Spin Cycle Featuring Jeff Hardy, D’Angelo Dinero, Rob Terry & SoCal Val Here

Embedded in the video below is the latest edition of TNA Spin Cycle featuring Jeff Hardy, D’Angelo Dinero, Rob Terry and SoCal Val: [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

RAW Results 1/2/12 – Who Was That Blinking Man?

This much awaited and anticipated RAW starts with a recap of Kane’s promo on Cena that ended the final RAW of 2011.  They play audio of Kane’s speech while showing video of the love of Cena, then into Kane’s attacks on Cena since his return with the mask.  Kane gets the fans chanting that Cena [...]

January 2, 2012 Kendra Bunyon WWE Results 104

WWE Referee Off Television For At Least The Next Two Weeks

WWE referee Charles Robinson wrote tonight on Twitter he won’t be featured on this week’s WWE TVs or next week’s TVs. However, he noted he will “return shortly.” You can read his Tweet embedded below: Not on raw or smackdown this week…nor next..will return shortly — Charles Robinson (@CRobinsonWWERef) January 3, 2012 [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results From Memphis, Tennessee

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. [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE Spoilers 2

Jim Ross – “I’d Be Shocked To See Brock Lesnar Remotely Near A WWE Event In 2012″

- Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. In it, he answers several questions from his Twitter followers and website readers. Below is what he had to say regarding a potential Brock Lesnar to WWE return: Will Brock Lesnar return to WWE full time or part time? For those that [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Shawn Michaels Posts New Video Q&A; eBook Available On iTunes & Amazon

Shawn Michaels has posted a new Q&A video on his official YouTube channel. You can view it embedded below: It’s also worth noting that the new Shawn Michaels eBook, the “Diary of a Heartbreak Kid,” is now available on iTunes and Amazon. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Carl Dantes for sending this in. [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 0

More Details On Chris Benoit Biopic

WorstPreviews.com has the first details on the upcoming Chris Benoit biopic entitled “Crossface” as they spoke with writer Sarah Coulter. Below is is an excerpt of their coverage: “There are a lot of unknowns about that weekend [when the murders/suicide took place], which is probably why so many people have tried to fill in the [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray Other News 19

Desire Discusses Being A Contestant On NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”

Diva-Dirt.com interviewed Kim Nielsen (formerly known as Desire in TNA) prior to the premiere of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” tomorrow night. Nielsen is a contestant on the show. Below are some excerpts the publication sent us: On what she’s been up to since she left the business 7 years ago: “My career kind of ended [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 4

The Undertaker Now Involved In Raw Speculation, WWE Touring Central America Next Month, more

- Not only are there “airport” photos of Chris Jericho floating around but now there are ones of The Undertaker. This is getting out of control and for my final word on the who is behind the cryptic videos, click here. - WWE has announced Central America tour dates for next month. They are as [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 29

Nuclear Backstage Heat On Current Title Holder In WWE For Throwing One Of The Boys Under The Bus – Details On What They Did That Has Them Labeled A Locker Room Outcast, Meetings With Triple H & Vince McMahon, Will They Be Fired?

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January 2, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 18

Chris Jericho/Airport Update – Is He Behind The Cryptic Videos?; Details On Everything I’ve Been Told

To update on Chris Jericho being spotted at an airport in Tennessee, I’m told Jericho was actually spotted at Nashville International Airport in Nashville. Nashville is a three-hour drive to Memphis at just over 200 miles. Regardless of the city, Jericho claimed he would be in Canada. My sources in WWE have been unable to [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 59

Teddy Long’s Role In WWE, Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker?, Kharma’s Return, A Fake Kane?

What is Teddy Long’s backstage role within WWE? Teddy Long doesn’t have an official backstage role in WWE as he is limited to being the on-screen General Manager of Smackdown. However, Long is a veteran in the wrestling business and is a former referee. He’s a great source of information and someone that can provide [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray Ask WNW 31

WWE Classics On Demand Update

Despite WWE notifying cable providers they would be discontinuing their WWE Classics On Demand service the first of this year, it has been updated on multiple systems including Comcast and Verizon FIOS.  Wrestling News World reader Chris Storm has informed us that the service has also been updated on Charter Communications systems in the Southeast. [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

WWE Tough Enough Runner-Up Creating A World-Class Fitness Program

WWE Tough Enough runner-up Luke Robinson is working to create a world-class fitness program centered in Maine. The Bangor Daily News has an article online featuring quotes from Robinson. Below is an excerpt: “Wrestling is still my primary goal, but I think this can be a sustainable, lifelong job post-wrestling,” Robinson said. “Even if that [...]

January 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Brock Lesnar Retires From UFC – Is A WWE Return Possible For The Former Champion?; Everything That Must Happen For Lesnar To Return To WWE & Details On What Has Stopped His Former Employer From Landing His Services In The Past

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January 1, 2012 Richard Gray Backstage News 6

SummerSlam Travel Packages Now On Sale

Travel packages for this year’s SummerSlam are now available for sale on the official WWE website. Packages come in platinum and gold. For more information on each package and purchasing instructions, click here. SummerSlam 2012 will take place Sunday, August 19, 2012 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. [...]

January 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Randy Orton Says He’s Pain Free; Latest Update On His Back Injury

Randy Orton noted on his official Twitter account that he is “pain free at the moment.” He says he is doing some kind of therapy and rehab every morning and night. At this point Orton, who is suffering from a back injury, is not expected to be out for a long duration and will in [...]

January 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

Full Details On Tomorrow’s Loaded Raw Supershow – WWE Title Match, 1/2/12 Videos Revealed, Brodus Clay

WWE will tape the Raw portion of this week’s WWE Superstars and this week’s Raw Supershow tomorrow night from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. CM Punk will defend the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler in the first title match of 2012. Other advertised main events, which are likely dark, include John Cena vs. Kane and [...]

January 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 41

MVP Discusses Leaving WWE, Says John Laurinaitis Gets A Bad Rap, More

Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald has a new article online featuring quotes from MVP. In it, the former WWE United States Champion discusses the reasons why he left WWE. Below is an excerpt: “I guess more than anything it was that my contract was coming to a close,” MVP said. “I had a year [...]

January 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

Stephanie McMahon Discusses Biggest Obstacle She’s Overcome, Was Meeting Triple H Love At First Sight?, Tremendous Weight Gains

RX Muscle has a new piece online featuring a Q&A with Stephanie McMahon talking about getting back in shape after tremendous weight gains in her pregnancies. The feature also includes a photo of a very pregnant Stephanie. Below are some excerpts: Biggest obstacle you’ve overcome? Explain. From a body standpoint? Losing the baby fat-weight after [...]

January 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Tara Discusses Longevity In The Wrestling Business

WickedLocal.com has a new article online featuring quotes from Tara. Below is an excerpt: “I guess I’m just a lucky girl who eats, breathes and sleeps professional wrestling,” Tara joked during a recent phone interview. “But really, the reason I’m so grounded is I truly love what I do with all of my heart. I’ve [...]

January 1, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 4

WWE Counts Down Their List Of Top 10 Matches Of 2011

WWE has counted down their list of the Top 10 Matches of 2011. The matches are as follows: The Undertaker vs. Triple H at Wrestlemania XXVIII John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship at WWE Money in the Bank Christian vs. Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship at Over the Limit Raw [...]

January 1, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Ring of Honor Results (12/31/11) – Ending 2011 With a Bang

Ring of Honor Results – (12/31/11) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Happy New Year, and welcome to this week’s Ring of Honor; the last show of 2011. We have another recap show, this week for Davey Richards’ best matches of 2011. Kevin Kelly greets us, and once again says the wrestlers are spending time [...]

December 31, 2011 Adam Wacker ROH 0

Chris Jericho Done With WWE?, Alberto Del Rio To Have Surgery, One Name You Can Rule Out As Part Of The Cryptic Videos, Zack Ryder’s WWE Diva Girlfriend, Randy Orton Injured, Lashley Returning To WWE?, Kurt Angle’s Olympic Return Attempt, Ask WNW Archive & All The Big News From This Past Week

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December 31, 2011 Richard Gray Premium Newsletters 0

Jim Ross Weighs In On Brock Lesnar Retiring From UFC/WWE Return Speculation

- The following is from the official Twitter account of Jim Ross: Brock Lesnar to WWE rumors rampant. Always said IF Brock returns it would be 4 a 1 off appearance. BigIF. Now’s NOT the time. — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 31, 2011 [...]

December 31, 2011 Richard Gray WWE News 24

Chris Jericho Says Brock Lesnar Is The 1/2/12 Mystery Man; Calls Fight A Joke

- Chris Jericho posted the following on his official Twitter account: So obvious the 1/2-02 mystery man is Brock Lesnar. That fight was a joke#ufcisfixed@speewee#memphis — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) December 31, 2011 On my way to Calgary to go boarding w @speewee in Louise! (Apparently Memphis is in the Rocky Mountains now)#internetfools — Chris Jericho [...]

December 31, 2011 Richard Gray WWE News 41

Watch This Week’s Smackdown Here; What Did You Think Of The Final WWE Show Of 2011?

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: [...]

December 31, 2011 Richard Gray WWE News 2

How David Otunga Saved Jennifer Hudson’s Life

MSN’s WonderWall has an excerpt from an interview Jennifer Hudson did with NBC’s Lester Holt for “Dateline.” In it, Hudson reveals she would have been killed with her mother, brother and nephew if it wasn’t for a phone call from David Otunga. Below is the quote: “I remember it like yesterday,” she said. “And I [...]

December 31, 2011 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Dana White Discusses The Retirement Of Brock Lesnar

Embedded in the video below is the post-fight press conference from UFC 141 where UFC president Dana White discusses the retirement of Brock Lesnar. In his comments, White clarifies when a fighter retires they retire from their contract. He was asked if Lesnar’s contract would make it possible for him to wrestle again upon which [...]

December 31, 2011 Richard Gray Other News 6