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Is The Paul Bearer Angle Offensive? Of course it is! It was designed that way, according to comments made by Paul Heyman in an interview with Chad Dukes. “I mean leave it to a Jew to portray a resurrection the day after Easter Sunday. That was part of how offensive it was supposed to be! [...]
Daniel Bryan on Getting Over in WWE The Washington Post has a new article online with quotes from Daniel Bryan about how he got over in WWE. “I don’t consider it wrestling,” says Bryan, who will compete alongside Kane in a tag-team championship match on Sunday. “I’ve done wrestling. Everywhere. And just by being a [...]
Below is the Wrestlemania 29 weekend schedule for Saturday, April 6, 2013. Please send a live report from anything you attend to us by using this form: Wrestlemania Axxess Fan Session #3 (8AM-Noon EDT) – from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. VIP signings include Chris Jericho and Kane. Also scheduled appearances by The [...]
Ric Flair Arrives Ric Flair is in New York/New Jersey for Wrestlemania 29 weekend after canceling his scheduled appearance at Axxess on Thursday night. Flair is currently grieving the death of his youngest son, Reid, who died suddenly last week. Alicia Fox Injured? We just received word from Wrestling News World reader Joe DeMayo at [...]
Brian Fritz interviewed Mick Foley Friday at Wrestlemania Axxess where he talked about his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. Foley said he told Terry Funk that WWE might want a “more recent guy” to induct him but that he was his first choice. Foley said when it became apparent they weren’t going to [...]
We reported earlier that Christian was in New York/New Jersey for Wrestlemania weekend. Christian was part of the Wrestlemania Axxess festivities in East Rutherford on Friday night. [...]
The “big reveal” that Vince McMahon teased on Twitter earlier this week turned out to be a sneak peek of the WrestleMania 29 set. Check out the video at this link or embedded below: [...]
CM Punk and Paul Heyman visited Citi Field on Friday to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the New York Mets-Miami Marlins game. ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin Tweeted a few days ago he didn’t know who Punk was. Below is his Tweet: .@cmpunk to throw out ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field [...]
Chad Dukes interviewed CM Punk at Wrestlemania Axxess, below are the highlights: Would Punk be interested in doing MMA?: I don’t think Vince would let me do that. Am I interested? I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t. Doing what I do now, I would not be able to train how I would need [...]
Chad Dukes interviewed Ryback at Wrestlemania Axxess and he continued with something he’s talked about recently. He said it’s his desire to replace John Cena as WWE’s number one guy. Below is an excerpt courtesy of the show: “It’s to take over the #1 position from John Cena and take over the company and I’m [...]
John Cena Rings Closing Bell John Cena rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. Getty Images has a photo at this link. Wrestlemania Reading Challenge Cody Rhodes, Kofi Kingston and Natalya joined Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer in the Wrestlemania Reading Challenge. You can view a photo below: In Hoboken for [...]
WWE Smackdown Results – (4/5/13) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! Ryback makes his way to the ring. Primo and Epico, with Rosa Mendes, make their way to the ring. 2-on-1 Handicap Match: Ryback vs. Primo and Epico w/ Rosa Mendes Primo hits Ryback from behind, locking in a Headlock. [...]
ESPN.com’s Jon Robinson has a new interview online with John Cena. Below is an excerpt: You’re facing The Rock at WrestleMania in what’s now the “Twice in a Lifetime” main event. Why should fans be excited to see this rematch? This WrestleMania is much different. The reason the whole “Once in a Lifetime” perception started [...]
In addition to the AJ Lee interview we posted earlier, Brian Fritz conducted several more interviews at Wrestlemania Axxess on Thursday. You can watch them in the videos embedded below: Brodus Clay Cody Rhodes Kaitlyn Paul Heyman Jimmy Hart [...]
Wrestlemania 29 Press Conference Interviews Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg was at Thursday’s Wrestlemania 29 Press Conference and filed the following report: Mick Foley Interview Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton interviewed Mick Foley at this link. Ryback Preparing For Wrestlemania WWE posted a video of Ryback working out prior to Wrestlemania 29 at this link. You [...]
Christian in New York/New Jersey Christian is in New Jersey with the rest of the WWE crew for Wrestlemania 29 weekend. There’s no indication he’s returning but there’s nothing to say he isn’t either. Christian is believed to be medically cleared when WWE has something for him. AJ Lee at Wrestlemania Axxess Brian Fritz interviewed [...]
Diva-Dirt.com interviewed Trish Stratus to discuss her upcoming WWE Hall of Fame induction. The following teaser was sent to us: Trish Stratus once again joins Diva Dirt to talk about her WWE Hall of Fame induction this Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The seven-time Women’s Champion explains why she picked Stephanie McMahon to induct her, [...]
Bruno Tweets Vince McMahon Bruno Sammartino couldn’t sleep Thursday night, Tweeting the following to Vince McMahon and Triple H @vincemcmahon @tripleh @wweuniverse @wwe Hey Vince see why I can’t sleep tonight, on a plane to NY in morning youtube.com/watch?v=UbjfAD… — Bruno Sammartino (@SammartinoBruno) April 5, 2013 WWE Live in Manchester WWE has announced a live [...]
CM Punk – “F— You” CM Punk delivered a message to the “smart marks” following Thursday’s Wrestlemania 29 press conference in New York. You can watch it in the video embedded below: Chris Jericho on Jimmy Fallon Chris Jericho was a guest on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” Thursday night. You can watch the appearance [...]
Amy Kuperinsky of The Star-Ledger interviewed John Cena after Thursday’s Wrestlemania 29 press conference. Below is an excerpt of the interview: If you could collaborate with any rappers, who would they be? Jay-Z. I like a lot of the groups out there right now, but he’s stood the test of time. A gifted artist and [...]
Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels hosted “The Signing of Lifetime” Friday night from Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City. The event opened with a meet and greet with fans and was proceeded by a question and answer session. Below are the highlights followed by video and attendee reactions: The infamous “midget skit” that aired after [...]
Below is the Wrestlemania 29 weekend schedule for Friday, April 5, 2013. Please send a live report from anything you attend to us by using this form: Wrestlemania Axxess Fan Session #2 (6-10 PM EDT) – from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. VIP signings include John Cena and The Undertaker. Also scheduled – [...]
All Inductions Featured on the USA Network? After outrage was sparked about Mick Foley’s 2013 WWE Hall of Fame induction speech possibly not being included on next week’s USA Network broadcast, it appears WWE will highlight all the speeches. Below is an excerpt from an article here on dot com: This Tuesday (April 9), USA [...]
Hunico Returns Hunico, who has been out with a torn ACL, returned in a match with Camacho against Yoshi Tatsu & Ezekiel Jackson at Thursday’s Wrestlemania Axxess event. We have match results below. Wrestlemania Axxess Results Below are quick results from Thursday night’s Wrestlemania Axxess Fan Session #1: Adrian Neville b. Curt Hawkins Xavier Woods [...]
Maria Menounos, who will be inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame Saturday night, wrote the following on her Facebook page: I know some of you don’t understand why I’m inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame. Here’s a quick history… I met Bob when I was 19-he starred in my [...]
New WWE Videos A new Wrestlemania 29 diary with AJ Lee is available at this link. WWE posted footage from a Be-a-Star anti-bullying rally at this link. Fandango Gets NXT Dance Partner WWE developmental Diva Summer Rae appeared as Fandango’s dancer at the Wrestlemania 29 press conference on Thursday. You can view a photo below: [...]
Cena Has Fun With Heel Turn John Cena had some fun with a “heel turn” following Thursday’s Wrestlemania 29 press conference. Click here to watch video. (Thanks to WNW reader Braxton Worley for sending this in.) Wrestlemania Pyro Test Wrestling News World reader Dustyn sent in this link which goes to video of the pyro [...]
The Honky Tonk Man announced on his social media accounts Thursday he’s signed a new multi-year agreement with WWE. I haven’t heard for sure but I would assume this is a Legend’s contract. He wrote the following on Facebook: I am pleased to announced the Honky Tonk Man has signed a brand new multi year [...]
Mick Foley announced on his social media Thursday evening his WWE Hall of Fame speech will be highlighted on the USA Network special next Tuesday night at 10 PM/9 CT. You can read more details on the broadcast at this link. Foley was originally off the special to make room for Donald Trump as the [...]
XFINITY has posted another part of their Q&A with Dolph Ziggler. Below is an excerpt: XFINITY: Have you had any conversations with Big E about the difference between Wrestlemania and smaller events? Any concerns about nerves? Dolph Ziggler: Of course there is, and honestly even for me, I’ve been around and been at Wrestlemanias and [...]
Below is the Wrestlemania 29 weekend schedule for Thursday, April 4, 2013. Please send a live report from anything you attend to us by using this form: Wrestlemania Axxess Fan Session #1 (6-10 PM EDT) – from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. VIP signings include CM Punk and The Undertaker (replacing Ric Flair). [...]
Kurt Warner Scheduled For Raw Retired NFL quarterback and former Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner is scheduled to make a guest appearance on next week’s episode of WWE Raw from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Click here for more by TVByTheNumbers.com. CM Punk Teaming with Brock Lensar? ESPN’s Jon Robertson has a [...]
Michael Cole opened the Wrestlemania 29 press conference by introducing himself as the “voice of WWE.” He confirmed both Diddy and Living Colour will perform live at the pay-per-view on Sunday. The company is expecting over 75,000 fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cole announced Charlie Sheen, Jimmy Fallon, Mike Tyson, Snookie [...]
CM Punk’s Entrance Theme at Wrestlemania Living Colour is scheduled to perform “Cult of Personality” live at Wrestlemania 29 on Sunday. Their hit song is the entrance music of CM Punk as it’s likely this will be part of a grand entrance for his match against The Undertaker. The band confirmed their performance with the following post on [...]
Thursday’s Wrestlemania 29 press conference from Radio City Music Hall is now online at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
MetLife Stadium issued the following for Wrestlemania 29 attendees: East Rutherford, NJ – On Sunday, April 7th MetLife Stadium is pleased to welcome WrestleMania 29! All guests are encouraged to arrive early and allow extra travel time in coming to the MetLife Sports Complex. The team at MetLife Stadium would like to encourage anyone attending [...]
Mick Foley wrote the following on Twitter: I’m in a much better frame of mind after watching my new DVD with my kids. I have SO much to be proud of. No way I’ll give fans anything less than the best possible speech I can. And if the powers-that-be decide not to air my speech [...]
Trish & Stephanie Talk WWE Hall of Fame TrishStratus.com has a new interview online with Trish Stratus and Stephanie McMahon with Trish talking about choosing Stephanie as her inductor into the WWE Hall of Fame. Below are the highlights: Trish Stratus “As the Hall of Fame is a nod to what one has accomplished in [...]
Dan Gelston of The Associated Press has a new article online looking at WWE Champion The Rock defending the title against John Cena at Wrestlemania 29 on Sunday. The piece features quotes from both Rock and Cena as well as Booker T. Below are the highlights: The Rock: “It’s the biggest show of my career,” the [...]
AJ Lee is doing a Wrestlemania 29 Diary and the first two entries have been posted in video here and here. You can also watch the videos below: [...]
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