Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live event in Omaha, Nebraska: * Justin Gabriel & Sin Cara b. Camacho & Hunico * Damien Sandow b. Xavier Woods * Natalya b. Kaitlyn * Ryback b. Drew McIntyre * World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus b. Alberto Del Rio * Ted DiBiase b. Jinder Mahal * WWE [...]
July 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
WWE has announced that Extreme Rules 2013 will take place from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Sunday, May 19, 2013. A pre-sale to obtain tickets will begin during the 1000th episode of Raw. [...]
July 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Below are quick results from Sunday’s WWE Raw live event in Springfield, Missouri: * Brodus Clay b. Jack Swagger * Tensai b. Tyson Kidd * Leakee (more info) b. Curt Hawkins. * WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth b. The Prime Time Players w/Abraham Washington to retain * WWE Divas Champion Layla b. [...]
July 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
Variety is running a piece to promote the milestone 1000th episode of WWE Raw with quotes from Stephanie McMahon in it. Below is an excerpt: “We’re going to use social media in a more enhanced fashion,” besides just promotion, Stephanie McMahon Levesque, executive VP, creative for WWE, told Variety. “Our fans will affect some type [...]
July 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
According to an interview Jerry Lawler did with The Baltimore Sun (recapped here), there are almost 30 former stars expected to appear on the 1000th episode of Raw. I have more details on major names at this link. I can also confirm Road Warrior Animal and Diamond Dallas Page are in St. Louis, Missouri for [...]
July 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
The Baltimore Sun has a new Q&A online with Jerry Lawler to promote the 1000th episode of WWE Raw. Below is an excerpt: Through the years, you’ve worked with a number of different commentary partners. What has it been like working with such a cast of characters? I first started as a color commentator when [...]
July 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
The latest episode of “WWE Download” with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below: Luckiest losers – “WWE Download” with Dolph Ziggler – Episode 26 Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending us the link. [...]
July 23, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker sent in the following: - WWE has released an official Metro app for Microsoft Windows 8. The free app features news, roster information, and more. Click here for more information. - Kelly Kelly posted the following on her official Twitter account: On the road again . can’t wait to [...]
July 22, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Vince McMahon recently took part in a Q&A session with The Hollywood Reporter, and discussed topics such as the Monday Night Wars, WWE’s recent social media kick, competing with UFC, and more. McMahon gives his thoughts on UFC in the excerpt below: THR: UFC gets big pay-per-view numbers.How do you stack up against them? McMahon: [...]
July 22, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
In a recent interview with Chad Dukes Wrestling, Dolph Ziggler discussed his lack of mic time, his social media presence, Vickie Guerrero, Jack Swagger, and more. In the following excerpt, Ziggler explains how he feels about legends that have returned and taken airtime from the full-time talent: “You can get angry about it, you can [...]
July 22, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Ariel Helwani conducted a post-match interview with MMA fighter Antonio Carvalho, in which he put over Bret Hart and discussed using his entrance music as he entered the arena for his fight at UFC 149. The video is embedded below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]
July 22, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
- AJ Lee has been seeking advice from CM Punk and John Cena during her latest run in a main event storyline. - As it turns out Brett DiBiase didn’t appear on Friday’s Raw live event in Jackson, Mississippi. It was actually Ted DiBiase who returned to the ring in a match against Jinder Mahal [...]
July 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Smackdown live event in Sioux City, Iowa: * Justin Gabriel & Sin Cara b. Camacho & Hunico * Damien Sandow b. Xavier Woods * Natalya b. Kaitlyn * Ryback b. Drew McIntyre * World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus b. Alberto Del Rio in a Last Man Standing match [...]
July 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Raw live event in Little Rock, Arkansas: * Brodus Clay b. Jack Swagger * Leakee b. Curt Hawkins. Leakee, a WWE developmental talent, is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Sika of The Wild Samoans. His brother is former WWE star Rosey, who worked the S.H.I.T. [...]
July 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
This week’s episode of “Are You Serious?” with Road Dogg and Josh Mathews is embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending the link. [...]
July 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- Rey Mysterio posted the following on Twitter regarding his in-ring return: It’s been almost a year since I’ve been in the ring & want to take the time now to thank every single one of U that has been supporting me! — Rey Mysterio (@reymysterio) July 20, 2012 - This week’s WWE Vintage Collection [...]
July 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Trish Stratus will be hosting “Stratusphere Yoga” at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival later this summer. Below is the official press release from her official website: Former WWE Women’s Champion announces mega yoga session at festival Jul 20, 2012 – TORONTO /TrishStratus.com/– The most talked about country music event of the summer, Boots and [...]
July 22, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
The official WWE YouTube channel has posted the latest edition of “WWE Presents,” in which Michael P.S. Hayes sings a song in tribute to his Fabulous Freebirds partner, Terry Gordy. The video is embedded below: [...]
July 22, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
STLToday.com has a new article up with quotes from Triple H. In the article, Triple H discusses how WWE pioneered reality television, the PG initiative, how he feels about professional wrestling being called “fake,” and more. In the following excerpt, he gives his thoughts on suspended talent Randy Orton, as well as his philosophy on [...]
July 22, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Bloomberg Businessweek has a new feature online on Vince McMahon. In it, Vince reveals the following for his managerial secrets to success. They are as follows: Listen to Your Employees—and Yourself Treat Every Day Like Day One Don’t Cultivate Fear Clear Your Head and Find Your Zone Don’t Settle for BS Answers When Interviewing Job [...]
July 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Below are quick results from last night’s WWE Raw live event in Jackson, Mississippi: * Brodus Clay b. Jack Swagger * Tensai b. Tyson Kidd * WWE Divas Champion Layla b. Beth Phoenix * WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth b. Prime Time Players w/Abraham Washington. Brett DiBiase resurfaced during the match as [...]
July 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows
This week’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and tell us what you thought of the show. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]
July 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
The latest episode of Santino’s Foreign Exchange with Santino Marella is embedded in the video below: Cobra’s plan thwarted again?! – Santino’s Foreign Exchange – Episode 25 Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]
July 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- William Regal wouldn’t mind being the new General Manager of Raw and Smackdown. The following is from his official Twitter account: I would like to let @WWE know that I’m more than capable of being both GM of Raw and Smackdown and keeping my NXT announcing duties.#Oldpro. — William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 19, 2012 [...]
July 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE sent out an email blast today with a video message from Vince McMahon where he thanks the WWE Universe for 1000 episodes of Raw. In the message Vince says they look forward to another 1000 episodes. Click here to watch the video in its entirety. [...]
July 21, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- Mark Henry has provided his latest injury update from his Twitter account. He is still not doing any heavy lifting after his shoulder surgery, but he has dropped to 404 pounds: What up twitter fam. Update down to 404 clothes getting Baggie! twitter.com/TheMarkHenry/s… — TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) July 21, 2012 -Between The Ropes conducted an [...]
July 21, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
The latest episode of Backstage Fallout from this week’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]
July 21, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
According to Linda McMahon’s 2010 federal income tax return, which was released on Friday, she and Vince made a total of $30.6 million that year. $4.7 million was paid out in federal income taxes. The McMahon’s have not released their 2011 tax return as it has not been completed. Click here for coverage by The [...]
July 20, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- Arda Ocal sent in the following: Arda Ocal of theScore Television Network had a chance to speak with wrestling legend Larry “The Axe” Hennig, father of “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig and grandfather of WWE superstar Michael McGillicutty. In the clip, Hennig talks about his initial displeasure of his grandson not using the “Hennig” name [...]
July 20, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Road Warrior Animal was on 100.3 FAN-FM and implied Steve Austin would be on next week’s 1000th episode of Raw, teasing that Heath Slater would get the Stunner. He also said he would be there and talked more about the show at this link. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for his help [...]
July 20, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Episode 76 of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder is embedded in the video below: [...]
July 20, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Below is the weekend WWE schedule: Raw: Tonight from the Mississippi St. Fair Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi (more info) Saturday from the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas (more info) Sunday from the JQH Arena in Springfield, MIssouri (more info) Smackdown: Saturday from the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa (more info) Sunday from [...]
July 20, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker sent in a new radio interview with WWE Champion CM Punk. In the interview, he discusses his favorite Raw moment, what made him get into wrestling, and more. The interview is embedded below: - Bret Hart was recently interviewed by MMAFighting.com, and discussed the rise of mixed martial [...]
July 20, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
IGN has a new interview up with “Mr. Money in the Bank” Dolph Ziggler. In the interview, Ziggler discusses the Money in the Bank ladder match, his backstage mentors, hosting WWE Download, and more. In the following excerpt, Ziggler discusses his confrontation with Chris Jericho and where it may be heading: “I don’t know where [...]
July 20, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
-As Raw 1000 approaches, Trish Stratus has posted lists of her Top 5 personal favorite matches and moments from her time on Raw, including her main event match with Lita. Click here to view the lists. (Thanks to WNW reader Jeff for sending this in.) -After being rushed to the hospital with a head injury, [...]
July 20, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
-Wrestling News World reader Dustyn sent in the following video from Allen’s Flowers & Plants in San Diego, which posted a video of Daniel Bryan & AJ “shopping” for wedding flowers. WWE crews were there to film the stunt as well. The video is embedded below: -Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker sent word that [...]
July 20, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE 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. [...]
July 20, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE Spoilers
- WWE has signed KC McKnight to a developmental contract. - Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. You can read it at this link. - WWE and Shazam issued the following press release: Shazam and WWE Make “RAW” Interactive Viewers can use the Shazam App to unlock exclusive content [...]
July 19, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
This week’s episode of WWE Superstars is embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]
July 19, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- The latest episode of WWE Outside the Ring is embedded in the video below: - WWE has announced a new corporate appointment. Below is the official press release: LONDON, July 19, 2012 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the appointment of Swee Sin Wu as General Manager for the Asia-Pacific region. Wu will be [...]
July 19, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News