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Chris Jericho returned to WWE on tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. He was revealed as the worker behind the cryptic videos that have aired on the show for the past several weeks. While Jericho emphatically denied he was behind the cryptic videos, he was the only rumored name other [...]
CM Punk will defend the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler with John Laurinaitis as special guest referee at WWE Royal Rumble. WWE Royal Rumble 2012 will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
WWE referee Charles Robinson wrote tonight on Twitter he won’t be featured on this week’s WWE TVs or next week’s TVs. However, he noted he will “return shortly.” You can read his Tweet embedded below: Not on raw or smackdown this week…nor next..will return shortly — Charles Robinson (@CRobinsonWWERef) January 3, 2012 [...]
- Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. In it, he answers several questions from his Twitter followers and website readers. Below is what he had to say regarding a potential Brock Lesnar to WWE return: Will Brock Lesnar return to WWE full time or part time? For those that [...]
- Not only are there “airport” photos of Chris Jericho floating around but now there are ones of The Undertaker. This is getting out of control and for my final word on the who is behind the cryptic videos, click here. - WWE has announced Central America tour dates for next month. They are as [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
- 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 [...]
- 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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
Embedded in the video below is episode #46 of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder: [...]
- 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 [...]
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 [...]
Embedded in the video below is this week’s edition of WWE Superstars courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
SLAM! Wrestling has a new article featuring quotes from Bobby Lashley. In it, Lashley talks about WWE and while he criticizes them for letting John Morrison walk, he has many positive things to say. Lashley also didn’t rule out a return to his former employer, almost as going as far as suggesting he’s interested: Below [...]
WWE has provided an injury update on Randy Orton on their official website. According to their report, Orton is expected to be out a few weeks and will be unable to make scheduled house shows. “Randy suffered a herniated disc on the L4-L5 level on the left side, and that’s resulting in pain and weakness [...]
- It looks like CM Punk may soon write his own comic book in collaboration with Jill Thompson. ComicBookResources.com has the details on how the talk got started and how Punk himself expressed interest. You can read their piece at this link. - Seth Rollins is on the road with the Smackdown crew this week. [...]
Monday’s edition of WWE Raw Supershow did a 2.9 cable rating off hours of 2.88 and 2.98 with an average viewing audience of 4,462,000 viewers. [...]
- Wade Barrett claimed at last night’s Smackdown house show that he had injured Randy Orton so bad he would be out for six months. Barrett’s comments were kayfabe as there is still no timetable for how long Orton will be out as of this writing. Refunds were offered because Orton was unable to work [...]
Embedded in the video below is this week’s edition of WWE NXT courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
- WWE is teasing a storyline relationship between WWE United States Champion Zack Ryder and Eve Torres which is the reason for their pairing on this week’s Raw Supershow. Ryder invites Eve out for New Year’s Eve in a WWE.com video located at this link. - LocalBozo has a write-up on last night’s WWE Raw [...]
- The following is from the official Twitter account of CM Punk: A horrible sneak peek picture of the new house show…er…LIVE EVENT set. Looks much better in person. twitter.com/CMPunk/status/… — CM Punk (@CMPunk) December 28, 2011 [...]
Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: While I appreciate everyone’s support of my work at ringside, it’s shocking to think that many folks believe that I can just walk back to ringside and resume my old role as simply as that. My role/style as a broadcaster [...]
- The following is from the official Twitter account of Vickie Guerrero: Flying to Pittsburgh!!!I can’t wait to see the new stage setup tonight.See all of you there — Vickie Guerrero (@ExcuseMeWWE) December 28, 2011 The Raw brand will run a Holiday Tour house show tonight from the CONSOL Engery Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If [...]
The presale to obtain tickets to WWE Extreme Rules on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois is underway. To take advantage of early released tickets, click here and use the password WWERULES. The presale ends on Friday at 10 PM CST and tickets go on sale to the general public [...]
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 official WWE website has announced that Randy Orton will no longer be competing in advertised street fights against Wade Barrett during this week’s live events due to an injury he suffered during this week’s Smackdown taping. Orton will be replaced by Sheamus in the matches. [...]
It was announced on this week’s Smackdown that Drew McIntyre has been moved back to the Smackdown roster. McIntyre was originally moved to Raw as a part of the 2011 WWE Supplemental Draft. [...]
The official WWE Insider Twitter account posted the following tweet minutes ago: BREAKING: @RandyOrton injured at #Smackdown in Indianapolis tonight. More details to follow on WWE.com as they become available. It is unknown at this time whether or not the injury is legitimate, but live reports are indicating that his match on Smackdown this week [...]
Last week’s Smackdown did a 1.95 cable rating on SyFy with an average viewing audience of 2,742,000 viewers. [...]
There was an incident today at Madison Square Garden where security wouldn’t allow CM Punk in the venue. Apparently the security guard didn’t believe it was Punk. The WWE Champion Tweeted about the experience: Sellout the Horizon on a Monday, refused entry to the Garden on Tuesday. My life is awesome. — CM Punk (@CMPunk) [...]
- WWE announced on Facebook the 1,000th episode of Raw will take place on Monday, July 23, 2012. - William Regal, who quietly disappeared from his position as an announcer on WWE NXT last month, wrote the following on Twitter: I’m slowly plotting my WWE appearance.Im taking my time but it will all be worth [...]
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