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TMZ is reporting that Charlie Sheen is shutting down his Twitter account within days or possibly “mere hours.” This could be a major problem for WWE as they are promoting Sheen as the Social Media Ambassador for the 1000th episode of Raw on July 23, 2012. The company sent out a press release in late-June, [...]
CM Punk provided the first look at his upcoming DVD, CM Punk: Best in the World, via his Twitter account. The DVD, which Punk has a significant amount of control over, is due out in October. The preview features Curt Hawkins, Kofi Kingston, and Colt Cabana. Click here to watch the preview. [...]
The official WWE website has a new article with quotes from Tyson Kidd. In the article, he discusses the upcoming World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank Ladder Match, being considered an underdog, his WWE career so far, and more. In the following excerpt, Kidd responds to Michael Cole‘s recent comment that Kidd’s best bet [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
- WWE did an angle Thursday at San Diego Comic-Con International where Alberto Del Rio interrupted Sheamus’ Q&A session to promote their match for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank on Sunday. Del Rio and Sheamus had a kayfabe exchange that resulted in Sheamus vowing to Brouge Kick Del Rio’s head off [...]
Kharma’s WWE status has been called into question after her Twitter profile was moved to the company’s Alumni list. Her profile is also not featured in the Divas section over on dot com. Kharma responded to the change with the following Tweets: Getting a flood of dm’s. I guess the cat’s out of the bag. [...]
- Jim Ross posted the following on Twitter: Its going to be an exciting nite @ Full Sail University tonite. NXT Championship Tourney begins! Join us!! — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 12, 2012 - WWE has added Bam Bam Bigelow to the Alumni section on their official website. - Wrestling News World reader Brandon van [...]
- The latest episode of WWE “Outside the Ring” features a behind-the-scenes look at the Raw 1000 commercial. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]
WWE returns to the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida Thursday night for another set of NXT television tapings. The advertised main event featuring WWE stars is Cody Rhodes vs. Kane. Jim Ross will handle the play-by-play duties for the main events. We’ll have full taping results available here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
peHUB has a new article online on WWE investing in TOUT. The piece features a quote from Stephanie McMahon who says investing in startups is something the company is exploring. “Tout is really the first deal that we’ve done of this kind,” Stephanie said. “But we’re very opportunistic, so if the right opportunity came along, [...]
Digital Spy has a new Q&A online with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Below is an excerpt: How did it feel to beat Daniel Bryan in just 18 seconds? “It was phenomenal. It was my second WrestleMania, I had my whole family there. I opened the WrestleMania show, became the World Heavyweight Champion in 18 seconds [...]
- The official website of Florida Championship Wrestling has added the following profiles: Chad Baxter (real name Derek Foore, former collegiate wrestling champion) Lincoln Broderick (real name Marcus Anthony, worked for OVW) Husky Harris is now featured as Bray Wyatt Click here for the FCW Superstars page. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Fernando for [...]
John Layfield has posted a video to his official YouTube channel, in which he gives his thoughts on Raw Supershow, some top WWE Superstars, Money in the Bank, and more. The video is embedded below: [...]
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WWE sent out a company release on Wednesday to note they will report its second quarter earnings for 2012 on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Below is the official press release: STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its 2012 second quarter results on August 2, 2012, before the opening of the market. [...]
- CM Punk paid tribute to his friend Chael Sonnen during the mixed tag match on this week’s Raw Supershow. Did you miss? Click here for coverage by Deadspin. - Cody Rhodes will face Kane at Thursday’s WWE NXT from the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. - If you’re looking to [...]
- If you’re looking to obtain tickets to the September 12th Smackdown taping in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, there is currently a presale ongoing at this link with the password SHEAMUS. - WWE issued the following press release to tout their involvement with TOUT: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. : Tout Tag Teams With WWE® WWE (NYSE:WWE) [...]
TechCrunch.com is reporting that WWE is an investor in the new social video application TOUT. This explains WWE’s heavy promotion of the platform along with Twitter and Shazam. To read more about how WWE plans to incorporate the applications in their programming, click here. [...]
Episode 24 of WWE Inbox is embedded in the video below: [...]
Chael Sonnen shot down rumors he was headed to WWE following his loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 148. The following is an excerpt from an article by the USA Today: Sonnen also shot down rumors of a potential move to the WWE. He said he’d go to the WWE as a fan, “but I [...]
AZCentral.com has a new Q&A online with Big Show to promote Sunday’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view in Phoenix. Below is an excerpt: Question: Does being such a big guy make traveling difficult? Answer: I’m fortunate enough to have my own tour bus. I don’t have to rent cars and stay in hotels. I travel [...]
Chris Jericho wrote on Twitter on Wednesday that his third autobiography will be out “late 2013.” Below is the official Tweet: Yes. It’ll be out late 2013! “@SpringerAJ: @iamjericho Do you plan on writing a third autobiography? #sandpaper” — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) July 11, 2012 [...]
Finlay is officially back with WWE as a producer. It’s believed he was re-hired over Wrestlemania XXVIII weekend but was given the opportunity to finish independent dates. Finlay was fired from WWE in March 2011 after scripting The Miz to interrupt the National Anthem at a live event in which members of the National Guard [...]
Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. In it, he reveals talk of holding a tournament to crown a WWE NXT Champion. Below is an excerpt: There is talk of having a tournament to crown a NXT Champion which, if and when it is held, could create some amazing opportunities [...]
The official website of the US Airways Center has posted a Q&A with Daniel Bryan to promote this Sunday’s WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view. In the article, he discusses his rise to the main event scene, his history with CM Punk, his prediction to win the WWE Championship Money in the Bank ladder match, [...]
Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: “I’m guessing that John Cena and Dolph Ziggler win their respective MITB bouts this Sunday on PPV. No wagering please. “There is talk of having a tournament to crown a NXT Champion which, if and when it is held, could [...]
This week’s WWE Raw Supershow did a 3.2 cable rating off hours of 3.11 and 3.22 with an average viewing audience of 4,407,000 viewers on the USA Network. Raw Ratings Archive [...]
Jillian Hall is not a fan of Heath Slater’s work on WWE programming. The former WWE Diva wrote the following on Twitter: Does it make me a bad person to be annoyed by Heath slater’s rip off?? Lol.. And I say that in the nicest possible way — Jillian (@Jillianhall1) July 10, 2012 Thanks to [...]
- To update from an earlier item, Rey Mysterio is being officially advertised for next week’s Smackdown taping from the Valley View Casino in San Diego, California. Mysterio has been out all year due to a knee injury followed by a 60-day Wellness Policy suspension. - InsideHalton.com has a detailed interview online with WWE United [...]
- The latest episode of “Backstage Fallout” Raw is embedded in the video below: [...]
- Florida Championship Wrestling issued the following press release today: ** WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS COMING TO PUNTA GORDA** Punta Gorda, Fl – July 10, 2012 WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and R-Truth are coming to the Charlotte Harbor Event Center Friday July 13th! As part of the FCW Summer Slamarama Tour, Kingston and Truth [...]
Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from this week’s Raw Supershow. After watching, head over to our Facebook page and tell us what you thought of the show: The Anonymous Raw General Manager returns Sheamus vs. Jack Swagger John Cena & Kane vs. Big Show & Chris Jericho Santino Marella tries to find [...]
- Former WWE personality Todd Grisham has been serving as the moderator of “First Take” on ESPN2. Grisham left WWE last year to accept a position with ESPN. - Former WWE Diva Serena Deeb was recently arrested. You can view her mugshot at this link. [...]
Embedded in the video below is WWE’s #RawActive commercial that aired on this week’s Raw Supershow: For more on the #RawActive concept, click here. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]
Rey Mysterio is being advertised locally for next week’s Smackdown taping from the Valley View Casino in San Diego, California. WWE is not advertising him as of this writing. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]
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. [...]
RAW this week starts with video recap of Punk facing Bryan in the main event last Monday. Cut to AJ and all that went down with her backstage. AJ set up the table, set up the guys, kissed Punk, then pushed them both through the table. After it was done, the “YES!” “YES!” “YES!” started. [...]
WWE announced on this week’s Raw Supershow the identity of the Anonymous Raw General Manager was Hornswoggle. [...]
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