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January 2, 2012
Richard Gray
Backstage News
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
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
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
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
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January 1, 2012
Richard Gray
Backstage News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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December 31, 2011
Richard Gray
Premium Newsletters
- 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
- 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
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
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
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
Embedded in the video below is episode #46 of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder: [...]
December 31, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE News
Brock Lesnar has retired from UFC. After being beaten at 2:26 of the first round against Alistair Overeem at last night’s UFC 141 in Las Vegas, Lesnar said it would be his last fight in the octagon. “I’ve had a really difficult couple of years with my disease, and I’m going to officially say tonight [...]
December 31, 2011
Richard Gray
Other News
Below are quick results from last night’s TNA Impact Wrestling house show from the Mid Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York: * Vik Dalishus b. Hale Collins in a tryout match. More details are available at this link. * TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries b. Jesse Sorensen & Kid Kash * Crimson b. [...]
December 31, 2011
Richard Gray
TNA House Shows
Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Raw house show from the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut: * R-Truth b. David Otunga * WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix b. Eve to retain * Jerry Lawler b. Jack Swagger * Alex Riley, Mason Ryan & Leo Kruger b. Curt Hawkins, JTG & Tyler Reks * [...]
December 31, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
Wrestling News World reader Kevin Eperjesi attended last night’s Smackdown house show from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey and sent in the following live report: Match 1: Justin Gabriel def Hunico. Match 2: Wade Barrett came out and announced that Orton will be out of action for 6 months. However, Sheamus was [...]
December 31, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
Last night’s Impact Wrestling did a 1.15 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,510,000 viewers on Spike TV. [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
TNA News
World Wrestling Entertainment presents Smackdown Date: 12/30/2011 From: Indianapolis, Indiana Smackdown starts off with a video promoting the feud between Randy Orton and Wade Barrett. Tonight, they will square off in a falls count anywhere match. Josh Matthews and Michael Cole welcome us to the last Smackdown of 2011. Booker T’s music hits and out [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE Results
- WWE plans to bring back their Bragging Rights pay-per-view next year. The show, which took place in October 2009 and 2010, was scrapped in 2011. It is scheduled to take the place of WWE Capitol Punishment next year on Sunday, June 17, 2012. - Kharma had her publicist put out the following video on [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE News
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December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
Premium Mailbags
TNA Impact Wrestling will hold a house show tonight from the Mid Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Below is the advertised lineup: * Bobby Roodes vs. Jeff Hardy for the TNA Championship * James Storm vs. Kurt Angle * AJ Styles vs. Bully Ray * Austin Aries vs. Kid Kash vs. Jesse Sorensen [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
TNA News
WWE will conclude their week of house shows tonight. Below is this weekend’s house show schedule: Holiday House Show Schedule: * Raw tonight from the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut (more info) * Smackdown tonight from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey (more info) Next week’s TVs: * Raw Supershow from the FedExForum [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE News
What is Hulk Hogan’s relationship with Vince McMahon like? Is there a chance Hogan could ever end up back in WWE? Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon have a very unique relationship to say the least. Both have huge egos, however, the success they’ve endured can be traced back to one another. I personally believe there [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
Ask WNW
Below are quick results from last night’s TNA Impact Wrestling house show from the Times Union Center in Albany, New York: * TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries b. Jesse Sorensen to retain * Crimson b. Matt Morgan * TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Gail Kim b. Mickie James to retain * AJ Styles b. Bully [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
TNA House Shows
- Following the airing of last night’s edition of Impact Wrestling, below is the updated TNA Genesis lineup: TNA Championship Match - Bobby Roode © vs. Jeff Hardy Singles Match - Kurt Angle vs. James Storm TNA Women’s Knockout Championship Match - Gail Kim © vs. Mickie James Four Corners Match for the TNA X [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
TNA News
Below are quick results from last night’s Smackdown house show from the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York: * Justin Gabriel b. Hunico * Sheamus b. Wade Barrett in a street fight * Cody Rhodes took out Booker T when Booker was entering for a scheduled WWE Intercontinental Championship match * Jinder Mahal b. [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Raw house show from the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.: * The Miz opened the show with a promo followed by R-Truth interrupting. * Dolph Ziggler won a 10-man battle royal to earn a WWE United States Championship shot later in the night. * WWE Divas Champion [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
Embedded in the video below is this week’s edition of WWE Superstars courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
December 30, 2011
Richard Gray
WWE News
Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling courtesy of the official TNA YouTube channel. Rob Van Dam vs. Kurt Angle Gail Kim vs. Mickie James Gunner Takes Out Douglas Williams Samoa Joe & Magnus vs. Eric Young & ODB Bobby Roode’s Best Friend Calls Bobby Out Madison Rayne Gets Demoted Abyss & Scott [...]
December 30, 2011
Brooks Oglesby
TNA News
Embedded in the video below is the Impact Wrestling Post Show courtesy of the official TNA YouTube channel: [...]
December 30, 2011
Brooks Oglesby
TNA News
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. [...]
December 30, 2011
Brooks Oglesby
WWE Spoilers
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