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WWE issued the following statement on the death of Reid Flair: WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Reid Flair, son of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. Our deepest condolences go out to the Flair family and friends. See also – More Details On The Death Of Reid Flair [...]
WWE Smackdown Results – (3/29/13) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! The show begins with a teaser of what is to come tonight. The Rock is hyped to address John Cena tonight. Also, Jack Swagger is shown attacking Ricardo Rodriguez. Del Rio comes to the aid of Rodriguez. Finally, are [...]
Episode 18 of The JBL & Cole Show featuring Zack Ryder, “The Dazzler” Daniel Bryan, & cameos from Jon Gruden, Sheamus & Steve Blackman has been posted by the official WWE YouTube channel. The video is embedded below: [...]
- Mike Jones (who?) interviewed Damien Sandow to promote next week’s WWE Raw in Washington, D.C. You can listen to it at this link. - Variety looks at the celebrities taking part in Wrestlemania this year at this link. - The latest update on Scott Hall is located at this link or embedded in the [...]
- Carlo’s Bakery (known for being featured on Cake Boss) surprised the WWE office with a Wrestlemania 29 cake. Stephanie McMahon Tweeted a photo that you can view below: Thanks @cakebossbuddy for the surprise WM29 cake at WWE headquarters!!! twitter.com/StephMcMahon/s… — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) March 28, 2013 - WWE Champion The Rock was a [...]
- A photo from inside MetLife Stadium revealing the setup for Wrestlemania 29 has made its way online. You can view it here on WrestlingNews.net. - Speaking of Wrestlemania 29, WWE launched a channel promoting it on Yahoo at this link. - Wrestling News World reader Ryan sent in this link, which goes to a [...]
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Evan Bourne has returned to the ring after suffering a career-threatening injury that sidelined him for a year. A picture surfaced of him facing Sammy Sane (formerly El Generico) at tonight’s NXT Wrestling live event. You can view the photo below: [...]
WWE has updated their Key Performance Indicators with the preliminary Elimination Chamber buyrate. The show did an estimated 210,000 buys, which is up from the 178,000 the show drew in 2012 and 199,000 in 2011. The company also solved the Royal Rumble buyrate estimate by confirming the show did 498,000 buys. This is also up [...]
WWE confirmed that Extra Host Maria Menounos will induct Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame. Below is the official press release: STAMFORD, Conn., March 28, 2013 – WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced today that Extra Host Maria Menounos will induct Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held at Madison [...]
- Sports Illustrated has a new article online looking at the college basketball career of The Big Show where they also promote Wrestlemania 29. You can read it at this link. - Men’s Fitness posted John Cena’s workout routine at this link. - The Miz will be at the Pool After Dark at Harrahs Resort [...]
The Baltimore Sun has a new Q&A online with Kevin Nash. In it, he puts over WWE’s current developmental roster. Below is an excerpt: For a long time, when I went to any sort of developmental, it seems like every guy there had a cookie-cutter look to them. Just a really generic look. Now there [...]
WWE issued the following press release on Thursday: STAMFORD, Conn., March 28, 2013 – WWE today announced a partnership with Sean “Diddy” Combs, featuring a live performance at WrestleMania 29® on Sunday, April 7 by the three-time Grammy Award winner and entertainment powerhouse. Combs will also co-host the Superstars for Sandy Relief party with WWE [...]
The latest episode of “WWE Behind The Match” features Dolph Ziggler providing commentary on his match with Daniel Bryan. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
I apologize for the lack of WWE Main Event coverage this week. We’ll have it next week and if you’re interested in writing it for us you can send me an email to richard [at] grayinternet.com. Below are video highlights courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: If you’re accessing this from the WWE News [...]
- Paul Heyman is quoted by The Trentonian in-character for a piece to promote Wrestlemania 29. Below is an excerpt: “It means everything,” Paul Heyman said, referring to the New York/New Jersey area as the center of the universe. “Who doesn’t want to perform in front of their hometown?” “I wish Stephanie would stay at [...]
- Kofi Kingston discussed rumors of a possible heel turn and his desire to get on the Wrestlemania 29 card in a new interview with Brian Soscia. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: - Sean Waltman has been updating fans and friends about his condition on his Twitter [...]
- The New York Post is reporting that Mayor Bloomberg and Diddy are expected at the WWE Superstars for Sandy Relief reception April 4 at Cipriani Wall Street. (Thanks to WNW reader Dave L for sending this in.) - Did you know The Rock’s grandfather, “High Chief” Peter Maivia, was a villain in the James [...]
- Tyson Kidd, who is currently out with a knee injury, wrote the following on Twitter: First day ‘running’ at therapy.Keeping ahead of schedule.@d1sports helping to build the new me #workhorse tout.com/m/6yn54j?ref=t… — Tyson Kidd (@KiddWWE) March 27, 2013 - Zack Ryder published his Wrestlemania Axxess schedule on Twitter. You can view it below: Thursday, [...]
Chris Jericho’s shiner that he had on this week’s WWE Raw happened at last week’s Smackdown taping in his bout against Jack Swagger. Speaking of Jericho, he is being advertised by WWE for their April 22nd Raw taping in London, England. He’ll be in the country with his band Fozzy (tour schedule). [...]
The Undertaker is being advertised to return to London with WWE for the first time in four years. The O2 wrote on their website that he’ll appear at the Smackdown taping in London on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. As of this writing, Undertaker is not included on WWE’s list of advertised talent. Click here for [...]
Mark Madden interviewed CM Punk on Wednesday. Since there was so much to the interview, we’ve broken it up into several different posts. In the below excerpt, Punk discusses his ability to get over, his real-life friendship with Paul Heyman and whether or not he’s a pro wrestling lifer. You don’t need a win or [...]
Mark Madden conducted an outstanding interview with CM Punk on Wednesday. Since there was so much in it, we’ve broken it up into several different posts. In the below excerpt, Punk was asked if WWE has changed since he “walked out” with the WWE title in the summer of 2011. Below was his response: “Well [...]
Mark Madden interviewed CM Punk on Wednesday. Since there was so much in the interview, we’re breaking it up and running it in different posts. In the below excerpt, Punk talks about his Wrestlemania 29 match against The Undertaker: How do you make The Undertaker seem vulnerable? Take his urn I guess. Everyone is expecting [...]
Mark Madden interviewed CM Punk on Wednesday and asked him about being one of the few top guys in WWE that’s there every week. Madden asked him if it sucked or if he wanted to be there every week. Below is Punk’s response: “If I didn’t want to be there every week, I wouldn’t be [...]
WWE announced here on dot com that Brodus Clay & Tensai and Naomi & Cameron will face Team Rhodes Scholars and The Bella Twins in an Eight-Person Mixed Tag Team match at Wrestlemania 29. Add this to the other matches announced and the card is up to ten bouts. [...]
- WCNC covered Ric Flair being pulled from this week’s WWE Raw due to a blood clot in his leg. Flair is resting comfortably at home. You can check out their coverage at this link. - WWE is actually hosting a casting call for their upcoming WWE Studios film “Christmas Bounty.” The following details are [...]
- While I’m aware some are reporting that tickets for WWE Raw the night after Wrestlemania 29 are sold out, I was just able to get pretty decent seats for a single ticket. You can still purchase at this link. - Ken Shamrock told Ring Rust Radio that he’s tried to reach out to WWE [...]
- WWE Champion The Rock was on Live with Kelly and Michael on Wednesday where he presented fill-in co-host Vanessa Williams with roses and Michael Strahan with a WWE title belt. You can view a photo below: Loved my time today w/ @vwofficial & @michaelstrahan on @kellyandmichael. Enjoy the roses & @wwe title! #Mahalo twitter.com/TheRock/status… [...]
-The April 2013 issue of WWE Magazine features an article titled “The 25 Funniest Superstars in WWE History.” This list is as follows: The Rock Steve Austin Bobby Heenan Mick Foley Santino Marella Shawn Michaels Chris Jericho Roddy Piper Triple H John Cena William Regal Mr. McMahon Edge Eddie Guerrero Booker T Ric Flair Kevin [...]
After this week’s Smackdown finished filming, Sheamus, Randy Orton & Ryback beat The Shield via disqualification when a chair was used. The babyfaces ended up hitting their finishers to conclude the show and send the crowd home happy. See also - Off-Air Notes From This Week’s Smackdown Taping In Hershey [...]
WWE has a new article on dot com highlighting what happened at this week’s Smackdown taping in the “weight lifting” competition between Ryback and Mark Henry. Here is the article: Mark Henry and Ryback broke the NFL Combine record for the 225-pound bench press with a stunning 53 repetitions each during a sold out television [...]
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith was at this week’s Smackdown taping in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Smith took to Twitter to thank WWE for their hospitality in taking care of his family. Triple H replied: “@torreysmithwr: Special thank you to @wwe for taking care of my family and @ajfrancis410”.Anytime man, hope you enjoyed !!! — Triple [...]
The agency that represents Ric Flair, Legacy Talent and Entertainment, issued the following statement on his health: “Ric is doing well, he feels great, and is home. WWE’s medical staff performed a physical on Ric yesterday, like they do all of their athletes, and recommended that he have a doctor take a closer look at [...]
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Below is the updated lineup for Wrestlemania 29: WWE Championship Match - The Rock © vs. John Cena No Holds Barred Match If Triple H loses, his career is over. - Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H The Streak - The Undertaker vs. CM Punk World Heavyweight Championship Match - Alberto Del Rio © vs. Jack [...]
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