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WWE has updated their list of official Royal Rumblehere on dot com. The list now includes The Miz and Ryback and is shown below: John Cena Sheamus Randy Orton Dolph Ziggler (has to choose between No. 1 or No. 2) 3MB (Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre) United States Champion Antonio Cesaro Intercontinental Champion [...]
Last week’s Smackdown did a 2.03 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,884,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]
WWE has produced its yearly Royal Rumble: By The Numbers video package. Among other statistics, the video claims that 58% of Rumble winners have gone on to win at WrestleMania. This year’s video is embedded below, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
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- The latest episode of TNA Spin Cycle is embedded in the video below: - TNA Wrestling announced their television debut in Japan on Tuesday. Below are the official details: TNA IMPACT WRESTLING is set to air in Japan for the first time ever, thanks to an agreement between TNA and Nippon Television Network Corporation [...]
- The original plan was for Ric Flair to be featured on this week’s WWE Raw but whatever reason, it didn’t happen. It’s unknown if Flair will work Tuesday night’s Smackdown taping, as was also planned, before heading overseas to work for All Japan Pro Wrestling. - Dave Dutra, JR Kratos and Juli Pedrosa from [...]
- David Otunga appeared as a legal analyst on TruTV Tuesday where it was mentioned he had a law degree from Harvard. No reference to WWE was made. - Shawn Michaels reflected on his in-ring career in a Pittsburgh media appearance on Tuesday to promote a meet-and-greet he’ll be doing at the 52nd Annual World [...]
The Phoenix News Times has a new Q&A online with WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro. Below is an excerpt: A few years back, you were on the independent circuit with Daniel Bryan and other current WWE Superstars. How does it feel now that y’all have taken over WWE? I think it’s great and it [...]
The latest episode of WWE “Superstar Toyz features Titus O’Neil and Darren Young, known collectively as The Prime Time Players, shopping. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]
The following was posted on “Superstar” Billy Graham’s Facebook page on Tuesday: The Superstar’s friend Devon Nicholson has confirmed he has been released from the hospital!!! He will likely resume posting on here in a limited capacity later this week. On behalf of all of his friends that you everyone for your positive thoughts and [...]
There are problems with the presale to obtain Wrestlemania Fan Axxess tickets. The following is from the Twitter account of the IZOD Center: *VIP Ticket Update* Ticketmaster is working on the VIP box – having some technical difficulties. We will post as soon as it’s been corrected — IZOD Center (@IZODCenter) January 22, 2013 #WrestleMania [...]
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. [...]
The closing segment of this week’s WWE Raw caused confusion regarding participants in the 30-man Royal Rumble match. While it was implied on commentary those that came out in the closing segment would be in the match, it wasn’t long before we had the list of participants right at 30 or even over 30. Checking back [...]
- This week’s episode of “Backstage Fallout” Raw features Dr. Shelby, Kaitlyn and more. Watch it embedded in the video below: - Dolph Ziggler has held the Money in the Bank briefcase for 190 days. Edge actually held it once for 280 days before “cashing in.” Speaking of Ziggler, he’s on his way to Sydney, [...]
WWE announced Bob Backlund as the second inductee into the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame on this week’s WWE Raw. Below is his official Hall of Fame video: Bob Backlund Announced As 2013 WWE Hall Of Fame Inductee [...]
- It was announced on this week’s WWE Raw that if The Shield “interferes” during CM Punk’s WWE title match against The Rock at Royal Rumble, Punk will be stripped of the title. - After this week’s WWE Raw went off the air, the mini-Royal Rumble resulted in Sheamus and John Cena left in the [...]
Wrestling News World reader Matthew Macklin attended Monday’s TNA live event in Dublin, Ireland and sent in the following report: The National Stadium in Dublin was roughly three quarters full. I use the term “stadium” loosely as its actually a bingo hall, which makes for an incredible atmosphere that you won’t hear anywhere else. The [...]
After The Rock was attacked by The Shield on this week’s WWE Raw, he was seen bleeding from the mouth. He addressed the injury on his Twitter account, claiming a serious injury: Diagnosis: Internal bleeding – lungs. Torn blood vessels. Thank U @wwe Universe. Just part of the job – I’ll be good. #JustBringIt — [...]
WWE will tape this Friday’s WWE Main Event and Smackdown tonight from the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. This will serve as the go-home show to this year’s WWE Royal Rumble. No match was announced ahead of time during last week’s WWE Main Event taping. The Rock is scheduled to appear, as well as Raw Superstars [...]
Pre-RAW Commercial Cole talks about a Beat The Clock Challenge – Barrett, Miz, Sheamus, Cesaro, Orton, Ziggler. And, of course, The Rock is going to be there live. Show Starts Video A lovely short little video for Martin Luther King Jr. In Ring Segment Vickie introduces herself and her job title as she comes down [...]
The final segment of this week’s WWE Raw featured participants in Sunday’s 30-man Royal Rumble match. Prior to the segment, only nine participants had been announced. Below is an updated list: John Cena Sheamus Darren Young Titus O’Neil Randy Orton Dolph Ziggler (entering 1 or 2) The Miz Antonio Cesaro Heath Slater Jinder Mahal Drew [...]
Bob Backlund was announced as the second inductee to the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame on this week’s WWE Raw. Backlund joins Mick Foley as members of the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2013. They will both be inducted Saturday, April 6, 2013 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. [...]
There is no loophole that can get Joseph Park on “The List.” Check out this week’s episode featuring Park with Robbie E and Robbie T embedded in the video below: [...]
- Next week’s episode of WWE Raw will feature Raw Roulette as they return to Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will take place next Monday from the Thomas & Mack Center. - Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show for the World Heavyweight Championship at Royal Rumble will be a “Last Man Standing” Match. The stipulation [...]
TNA Wrestling has launched the new dimension to their Gut Check Challenge where fans can vote who is most deserving of appearing in the segment on Impact Wrestling. First Round voting ends on March 11, 2013. Click here to vote now. [...]
Below are quick results from Monday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Dublin, Ireland: * TNA Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez b. Kazarian & Christopher Daniels * Miss Tessmacher & Velvet Sky b. Gail Kim & Tara * Rob Van Dam b. Zema Ion * James Storm b. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries in [...]
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Zack Ryder announced via his social media platforms that he will be performing his new single “Hoeski” live for fans prior to the Royal Rumble. The announcement is below: BREAKING NEWS! I will perform #Hoeski LIVE before @wwe #RoyalRumble outside the US Airways Arena youtu.be/fUkG7R9F8HY — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) January 21, 2013 [...]
Jim Ross has a new blog available on his official website. Below are the highlights: Tonight’s Monday Night Raw from San Jose is a must win broadcast for all involved in @WWE. It’s the last RAW before this Sunday’s Royal Rumble from Phoenix headlined by @TheRock challenging @CMPunk for the WWE Title. Some fence straddlers [...]
- WWE posted the following on their Facebook page: WWE WrestleMania 29 Axxess tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. ET! But, for our Facebook followers, you get first crack at tickets in tomorrow’s online-only pre-sale, starting at 10 AM ET! Use code FBAXXESS to get your seats first. GET TICKETS | [...]
Former WWE developmental Diva Skyler Moon, who was released this month, has nothing but good to say about her former employer. The following is from her Twitter account: ©WWE did nothing but good for me. They gave me another chance at life by sending me to rehab. For that i am forever grateful <3 — [...]
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In the latest episode of “WWE Download,” Dolph Ziggler exposes a guy deep in the pink, mocks a girl for slip-sliding away and zeroes in on his favorite target, John Cena. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]
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. [...]
Dolph Ziggler noted on his Twitter account that WWE Download, his YouTube series, was ending in connection with the expiration of WWE’s one-year contract with the service. WWE is re-tooling their YouTube programming as they asked fans over the weekend what shows they wanted to see on the company’s official channel. [...]
WWE will broadcast the go-home to Royal Rumble episode of Raw Monday night from the Shark Tank, HP Pavilion, in San Jose, California. Here’s a quick preview of the show: The final build for CM Punk vs. The Rock for the WWE Championship Team Rhodes Scholars prepare for their WWE Tag Team Championship match at [...]
TNA Wrestling kicks off their 2013 overseas tour off on Monday with a live event from the Dublin National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The company is advertising a steel cage match for every show. Sting replaces Jeff Hardy on the shows. Click here for local event information. If you attend, we’re seeking live reports at [...]
- Justin Roberts Touted videos from the weekend live events at this link. (Thanks to WNW reader Mathew Lisett for sending this in.) - Santino Marella wrote the following on Twitter: Day 1 back at the gym, trained arms, shoulders, cardio and core, neck felt ok, did cervical traction too, felt my nerves waking up [...]
With Zack Ryder (Z! True Long Island Story) and Dolph Ziggler (WWE Download) announcing the end of their respective YouTube shows, WWE wants to know what fans what to see on their official channel. Below is the question and the responses, followed by the link to vote. What kind of programming would you most want [...]
WWE posted a new article on dot com intended to introduce readers to the top NXT prospects. The article includes a list of the following workers: Kassius Ohno (formerly known as Chris Hero) Leo Kruger (on the road with Smackdown) Bo Dallas (on the road with Smackdown) Paige Richie Steamboat Adrian Neville (formerly known as [...]
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