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Bruno Sammartino will be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame at the 2013 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday night. Triple H is at the Arnold Classic and was photographed with Bruno. You can view it at this link. [...]
- For those that missed Fandango’s first interview on WWE television from this week’s Smackdown, you can watch it at this link or embedded below: - The Score’s Arda Ocal reported the attendance at Friday’s WWE Raw live event in Toronto was 10,279 A new record for the Ricoh Coliseum. [...]
- Lance Storm is scheduled to work as a guest trainer next week at NXT Wrestling in Tampa, Florida. - JBL talked to Michael Cole about climbing Mt. Death in a video that you can watch at this link or embedded below: [...]
- Next week’s Smackdown will be headlined by Dolph Ziggler vs. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. The bout was determined on this week’s Social Media Smackdown where Ziggler beat out WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro and WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett as possible opponents in fan voting. Ziggler received 51% of votes. - [...]
This week’s edition of “WWE Backstage Fallout” Smackdown featuring Jim Ross, The Prime Time Players & Antonio Cesaro has been posted by the official WWE YouTube channel. The video is embedded below: [...]
The Orlando Sentinel has more information about potential locations for WrestleMania 31 and WrestleMania 32. As previously reported, Orlando, Florida is in the running to host one of the events. The proposal process, as well as a few more potential host cities, are detailed in the excerpt below: “[The WWE] has a rich history of [...]
With WWE running a Raw live event in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, the story of Thomas Dotterer has resurfaced. For those that don’t remember, Dotterer, 77, was shot in the face when the Syracuse liquor store he was working at was robbed. He told the media he was more upset that his favorite wrestler [...]
-Alberto Del Rio announced during this week’s Smackdown that fans will vote to decide his opponent on next week’s show. The choices, Dolph Ziggler, Wade Barrett, and Antonio Cesaro, can be voted for via Twitter with the hashtags #SMSZiggler, #SMSBarrett, and #SMSCesaro, respectively. -Tom Dotterer, the 77-year-old shooting victim and CM Punk fan, has been [...]
Zack Ryder was recently a guest on Busted Open with Dave Lagreca, Doug Mortman and Mike Riker. His frustration remains very evident in his public comments. Below are some excerpts from the interview: Excluded from Wrestlemania 29: It’s cool that it’s in New York/New Jersey, basically in my backyard, but I’m not on it. It [...]
Steve Austin continues to recover from surgery he had on his ACL and PCL seven months ago. This summer he will film his next action flick which is in collaboration with Anchor Bay Entertainment. The deal, which is for two films, gives Austin complete creative control. Austin also has plans for more reality television projects [...]
- WWE uploaded part one of the awesome out-of-character interview they did with Chris Jericho on YouTube at this link. You can also watch in the video embedded below: - Justin Gabriel takes on Natalya and The Great Khali in the Superstar Search this week’s episode of The JBL & Cole Show. You can watch [...]
- Triple H is advertised to appear live on next week’s “Old School” episode of WWE Raw from Buffalo, New York. You can read coverage by dot com at this link. - Stephanie McMahon posted the following photo of Wrestlemania 29 merch on Twitter: Sneak Peak #Wrestlemania merch coming soon!!!@wweshop twitter.com/StephMcMahon/s… — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) [...]
WWE is back on the road this weekend, running shows in Canada and domestically. Below is the schedule: Raw: Friday from the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, ON (more info) Saturday from the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, ON (more info) Sunday from the Oncenter War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, NY (more info) Smackdown: Saturday from Wings [...]
- The Film Yap has an article featuring quotes from The Miz to promote The Marine 3. A photo of Miz in the film is included. You can read at this link. - iN DEMAND posted a new Wrestlemania 29 promotional poster you can view at this link. - The Ruidoso News out of New [...]
- WWE announced in a kayfabe article here on dot com that starting Saturday, March 2, the company will begin their search for a General Manager of WWE Saturday Morning Slam. The search will take place over the next three Saturdays – 3/2, 3/9 and 3/16. - Chris Jericho discusses his return to WWE in [...]
- Edge was asked on Twitter if he’d be at next week’s “Old School” episode of WWE Raw and he responded by saying no. - WWE wasn’t allowed to feature Divas at their recent live events in Qatar. They were told beforehand that scantily dressed females were unacceptable in the Islamic country. - David Otunga, [...]
The Orlando Business Journal, citing information from the Central Florida Sports Commission newsletter, reported on Thursday that Orlando is in the running to host Wrestlemania 31 or 32. Below is an excerpt from the Sports Commission newsletter: “The Sports Commission recently received a request for a proposal from WWE for the opportunity to host WrestleMania. [...]
WWE premiered a new Web series on their official YouTube channel on Thursday. The series, called “WWE Behind the Match,” features running commentary during the replay of a bout. In episode one, The Miz breaks down his match from the 2/18 episode of Monday Night Raw against WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro. You can [...]
Michael Weitz opened the call by reading a prepared statement where he acknowledged Thursday’s earnings report and Business Plan & Potential Path To Significant Earnings Growth release. Vince McMahon got on the call and put over social media growth and the numbers of the quarter. He mentioned their action figures doing very well and said [...]
- Wade Barrett was at the premiere of “Dead Man Down” on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Barrett has a supporting role in the WWE Studios film which stars Colin Farrell and Terrence Howard. Check out a photo Barrett on the red carpet in the Tweet below: #BarrettBarrage hits Hollywood. @wadebarrett at last night’s red [...]
The Miz was a guest on Conan on Wednesday night. You can watch clips of his appearance at the links/in the videos below: The Miz Is A Seasoned World Traveler Information! The Miz Has His Own WWE Talk Show Information! For more on Conan, which airs weeknights 11/10 c on TBS, go to TeamCoCo.com. [...]
WWE announced on Thursday they plan to replace their corporate jet this year as the current aircraft is nearly 20 years old. Here’s the quote from the company’s new business plan: Free Cash Flow is also expected to decline in 2013 due to capital expenditures of $50 million to $60 million, of which approximately 65% [...]
In addition to reporting their earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012 and full year results, WWE issued a press release titled the following: WWE® Announces Business Plan and Potential Path to Significant Earnings Growth STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (WWE) today announced some of the key initiatives in its 2013-2015 business plan, which is designed [...]
The official WWE pay-per-view buy rates for every show in the fourth quarter of 2012 were released on Thursday as part of the company’s earnings report. The buy rates are as follows: Hell in a Cell – 199,000 buys (compared to 182,000 in 2011) Survivor Series – 208,000 buys (compared to 281,000 in 2011) WWE [...]
- WWE released their 2012 fourth quarter and year end results prior to the stock market open on Thursday. Below is the detailed release: WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012. Revenues totaled $115.1 million as compared to $112.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating income was $2.6 million [...]
IGN interviewed WWE Champion The Rock in Panama while he was filming the upcoming reality series, The Hero, which will premiere this summer on TNT. Below are the highlights: Returning to face John Cena: “He was my pick, yes,” The Rock confirmed. “Definitely. You have to understand that my return back into the WWE was [...]
WWE is hosting a Diva Search in Los Angeles where they are seeking out new female talent. Ten candidates from modeling agencies are being paid to train, those deemed impressive will be offered developmental contracts. Head NXT trainer Bill DeMott is presiding over the tryouts. [...]
- The Rock noted on Twitter he’s departing Panama as they’ve finished shooting his new TV series “The Hero.” - Lilian Garcia is in Nashville working with songwriters to pen four songs for her new album. - WWE will report their 2012 fourth quarter earnings prior to market open on Thursday. At 11 AM Vince [...]
CM Punk was asked at the Ohio Comic-Con in September last year if he would like to challenge Undertaker for “the streak” at Wrestlemania. The following quotes are directly from Punk: “That Doesn’t interest me… I like being in situations where you don’t know who is going to win… Whoever wrestles in that I feel [...]
The premiere episode of “Robot Combat League” featuring Chris Jericho as host did an average viewing audience of 1,350,000 viewers on SyFy. SyFy was so pleased with the number they issued the following press release: “ROBOT COMBAT LEAGUE” KICKS BOT AS SYFY’S BEST PREMIERE FOR A NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES AMONG ADULTS 18-49 IN OVER TWO [...]
WWE issued the following press release regarding this week’s Social Media Smackdown: WWE® SOCIAL MEDIA Smackdown GOES LIVE ON SYFY FRIDAY, MARCH 1 AT 8PM NEW YORK — February 27, 2013 – Syfy and WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced Social Media Smackdown, a live social media event which, for the first time ever, will include live [...]
- Dot com takes a look at the “Evolution of Trish Stratus” in a new feature at this link. - Below is a look at all three covers for the March 2013 issue of WWE Magazine. I got the one with Brock Lesnar on the front a couple weeks ago: Ok, we want to know [...]
- Jim Ross discusses making an appearance on this week’s Smackdown in a new blog entry posted here on his official website. JR was obviously at the show hanging out backstage as they were in Oklahoma City. - CM Punk worked this week’s WWE Raw fighting an illness. Many put him over not only for [...]
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. [...]
Mister Saint Laurent reporting: In part 1 of a 2 part conversation this week on MLW Radio, available right now at: MLW.com, WWE superstar Chris Jericho joined Konnan to discuss their crazy times in Mexico, Bischoff’s big offer to keep him WCW when he was jumping to the WWF, making the transition to being a [...]
Stephanie McMahon is officially on Twitter. Triple H, her husband, sent out the following and she responded: @tripleh Thanks Honey, I needed another responsibility! — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) February 27, 2013 If you are unable to view the Tweets embedded, below is a transcription: Triple H: Hey, I badgered my wife into doing this nerdfest [...]
RedCarpetCrash.com interviewed The Miz at this link. Speaking of Miz, he is featured on this week’s episode of WWE Inbox where he answers questions about Marine 3. Watch at this link or embedded below: While we are stuck on Miz, remember he’ll be a guest on “Conan” on TBS on Wednesday night at 11 PM/10 [...]
We broke here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium on February 19, 2013 that WWE was targeting a major name to induct Bruno Sammartino into their Hall of Fame. That name is Arnold Schwarzenegger and as of this writing, negotiations remain ongoing. As for the other inductors, here’s the latest: Mick Foley said he would like either Terry [...]
- Our new Android App is here. More than 400 readers installed it on Tuesday, download for free at THIS LINK. - Randy Orton, Sheamus & Kane faced The Shield in a dark match main event following this week’s Smackdown taping. When Shield got in trouble after Orton hit Dean Ambrose with an RKO, Shemaus [...]
- WWE posted John Cena vs. CM Punk from this week’s Raw in its entirety on their YouTube channel. There is no reason why you shouldn’t check out this video if you haven’t seen the match. You can watch below or at this link: - WWE has announced the 5/21 Smackdown taping will take place from [...]
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