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The Void out of the United Kingdom has a new interview online with Mr. Anderson. In it, he discusses on what led to his WWE departure, his thoughts on CM Punk and what he thinks about John Cena and Randy Orton. Below is an excerpt: So you haven’t seen any of the CM Punk stuff? [...]
- The following press release hit the wire today: STAMFORD, Conn., Jan 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — WWE(R), an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment, today announced the launch of WWE Digital Properties. The new venture enables brands to deliver targeted digital advertising across WWE.com and category leading partner brands including Maxim, [...]
- The following is from the official Twitter account of Kevin Nash: Under no circumstances will I be at the Royal Rumble, unless of course, I’m going over. Oh, and I need to be #30. — Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) January 25, 2012 - WWE has announced a May 4th live event from the Von Braun [...]
Randy Orton beat Wade Barrett in a dark main event street fight after the conclusion of last night’s Smackdown taping from the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona. The only noteworthy thing of the match was that Barrett came out to different music. Orton ended up hitting the RKO on Barrett in the ring to [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
The following is from the Twitter account of Mick Foley: RT – State of the Union is preempting my Wife Swap episode, so look for it NEXT Tuesday, Jan 31, 9pm EST, on ABC. It will be worth the wait. — Mick Foley (@realMickFoley) January 24, 2012 [...]
Last night’s WWE Raw Supershow did a 3.18 cable rating off hours of 3.19 and 3.16 with an average viewing audience of 4,617,000 viewers on the USA Network. [...]
As the storyline goes, WWE claims Zack Ryder suffered “a herniated disc” after being chokeslammed by Kane on last night’s Raw Supershow. The official WWE website notes that Jerry Lawler’s claim that Ryder sustained a “broken back” was a result of working off “unconfirmed reports.” WWE.com goes on to note Ryder “remains hospitalized.” In reality, [...]
R-Truth is the latest WWE Superstar to tease getting new entrance music on his Twitter account. In addition to replying to a fan with “It’s Time To Get Buck!”, a nod to his short-lived Right Time theme, Truth posted the following: Lil Jimmy told me to wear his new T-shirt,,now he’s telling me to do [...]
Ted DiBiase suffered a wrist injury at Friday night’s WWE live event in Winnipeg. The injury caused him to be pulled from action for the rest of the weekend although he appeared at Sunday’s WWE live event in Las Cruces, New Mexico to introduce a returning Randy Orton. DiBiase is at tonight’s Smackdown taping from [...]
Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s edition of 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: R-Truth vs. The Miz – Loser enters Royal Rumble Match at No. 1 Brodus Clay vs. [...]
CM Punk beat Dolph Ziggler to retain the WWE Championship in a dark match main event after last night’s WWE Raw Supershow went off the air. After the match, Kane came out but on his way to the ring John Cena attacked him. Kane countered but Cena ended up hitting the Attitude Adjustment. [...]
Linda McMahon’s opponent Christopher Shays, who is challenging her for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination to replace retiring Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman, accused WWE of peddling “soft-core porn” and said the organization in which McMahon worked for promoted bullying. WWE spokesman Robert Zimmerman refuted Shays’ claims, pointing towards WWE’s PG programming, their Be-A-Star anti-bullying campaign [...]
The Rock is advertised for the March 12, 2012 edition of WWE Raw Supershow from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The appearance will be Rock’s first time in Cleveland in over nine years. Click here for local event information. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Drew Acklin for sending this in. [...]
WWE will tape the Smackdown portion of this week’s WWE Superstars, this week’s WWE NXT, and this week’s Smackdown tonight from the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona. This will be the final group of tapings before the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, and the return of Randy Orton is being advertised. A continuation of his storyline with Wade Barrett is [...]
This go home to Royal Rumble RAW starts with music and pyro. In Ring Segment CM Punk out to the ring with a glowing smile on his face. He poses and smiles all around. Chants for Punk, so he sits and enjoys. He talks about Royal Rumble and a huge WWE Championship Match for us. [...]
Mick Foley will be in the 30-man Royal Rumble match as well as Chris Jericho. Every wrestler, despite whether or not they are on the Royal Rumble card, are eligible for the 30-man Rumble match. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage of WWE Royal Rumble on Sunday night at 8 PM EST here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
The Miz will be the number one entrant to the 30-man Royal Rumble match at Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view from St. Louis, Missouri. The Miz got the slot by losing a match on tonight’s Raw Supershow to R-Truth. [...]
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. [...]
Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: Chris Jericho has been acting somewhat annoying lately on RAW and has become a compelling TV persona again without saying a word. I have no idea if Jericho will speak tonight or not but if he doesn’t and Chris were to win the [...]
Last week’s Smackdown did a 2.18 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 3,324,000 viewers. [...]
Rey Mysterio has posted a new health update on his YouTube channel. As we’ve reported numerous times, he’s still projecting Wrestlemania XXVIII as his return date. You can watch Mysterio’s latest embedded in the video below: [...]
- Wrestling News World reader Ben Randall sent word the February 27th edition of WWE Raw Supershow will take place from the Rose Quarter in Portland, Oregon. Click here for local event information. - The following is from the official Twitter account of Bret Hart: Excited 2 fly down 2 Tampa tomorrow. Checking out the [...]
Rey Mysterio has posted a video onto YouTube to provide an update on his injury and his return timetable. He is now able to run against currents in water and expects to be able to jog on a treadmill in the next week. In addition, if all goes well, he plans to make it back [...]
- The following came across the wires today: PHOENIX, Jan 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Today, the Make-A-Wish Foundation honored WWE Superstar John Cena and WWE for their contributions to wish kids by dedicating a WWE-themed conference room in the charity’s global headquarters. John Cena is on pace to grant 300 wishes to kids with [...]
Below are quick results from last night’s WWE live event in Las Cruces, New Mexico: * Sheamus won a show-opening battle royal to earn a shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship later in the night. Other participants included Alex Riley, David Otunga, Drew McIntyre, Epico, JTG, Mason Ryan, Primo, R-Truth, Ryback and Satino Marella * [...]
I have to admit that this is s Royal Rumble that I haven’t been looking forward to. It’s nothing against Vincent Kennedy McMahon. I love and respect the man for much of what he’s done, in the wrestling industry and outside it, and I know it worked perfectly into the storyline at that point for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
- 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 [...]
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 [...]
-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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
- 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 [...]
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 [...]
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