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WWE Announces Wrestlemania Tickets On-Sale Date, John Cena On “The Chew,” Match Confirmed For Raw Tonight

- WWE officially announced Monday here on dot com that Wrestlemania 29 tickets are scheduled to go on sale Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10 AM. We broke the news back in September here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. - John Cena is scheduled to be on “The Chew” Wednesday on ABC. The following description was posted of [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Watch The Latest Episode Of “WWE Download” With Dolph Ziggler Here

The latest episode of WWE Download with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below: [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Zack Ryder Ending YouTube Series At 100 Episodes?; Chris Jericho Addresses Royal Rumble Status

- Zack Ryder, who has been very vocal about his frustration regarding WWE editing his YouTube show, wrote the following on Twitter: SAVE THE DATE…1/11/13…Episode 100 of Z! True Long Island Story! #finale? — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) October 20, 2012 - Chris Jericho was asked on Twitter over the weekend if he will be appearing [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

WWE Filming A New Bret Hart DVD Of “Rare And Unseen” Matches

Bret Hart wrote the following on Twitter: Sorry 4 lack of updates, tweets, etc. WWE DVD crew coming here this week to shoot. Think this DVD will turn out great — Bret Hart (@BretHart) October 21, 2012 Judging from the tweets, I guess this is news for some. WWE is releasing a DVD of ‘rare, [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

The Watts Family Agrees To Sell 1200 Hours Of Mid-South Wrestling Footage To WWE

Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald is reporting that Ene Watts and the Watts family have agreed on a deal to sell about 1200 hours of Mid-South Wrestling footage to WWE. “If fans are able to somewhere down the road buy volumes where they can see X number of weeks of television or by the [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Hulk Hogan Reveals The Details About His Match With Andre The Giant At Wrestlemania 3

Hulk Hogan was interviewed by Sam Roberts on his SiriusXM Satellite Radio show. During the interview, Hogan discussed his match he had with Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania 3. He revealed that the “slam heard around the world” was not entirely scripted. He also talked about the time before the match where he was sitting [...]

October 22, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News, WWE News 13

TNA Knockout Wants To Work For WWE, Update On Randy Orton’s Movie Filming, WWE Back From Egypt

- Sarita, who hasn’t appeared in TNA Wrestling since the breakup of Mexican America in April, told ESPN Deportes her main goal was to work for WWE. You can read a translated version of the interview at this link. - Randy Orton is close to wrapping his role in “12 Rounds: Reloaded.” He noted on [...]

October 21, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 4

Photo Of Booker T & Sharmell At Texans Game, Candice Michelle Gives Birth, The New York Times Endorses McMahon’s Opponent

- Booker T was the honorary captain of the Houston Texans at Sunday’s NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens. Sharmell posted the following photo on Facebook -> - Candice Michelle gave birth to her second daughter over the weekend. Her name is Ryumi Grace. Congratulations are in order for Candice! - The New York Times [...]

October 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Watch This Week’s “Are You Serious?” With Road Dogg & Josh Mathews Here

This week’s episode of “Are You Serious?” with Road Dogg and Josh Mathews is embedded in the video below: [...]

October 21, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 4

JJ Dillion Backstage At WWE Show, Chris Jericho’s Third Book, Photos From WWE In Egypt

- JJ Dillion was backstage at Saturday night’s WWE Raw live event in Reading, Pennsylvania. - Chris Jericho’s third autobiography is tentatively due out in February 2014. - WWE has uploaded photos from their tour of Egypt here on dot com. [...]

October 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Batista & David Otunga Featured In The November 2012 Issue Of Muscle & Fitness

Dave Batista is featured on the cover of the November 2012 issue of Muscle & Fitness due out on newsstands next week. In addition to a compelling story on Batista in which he talks candidly about his time in WWE, transition to MMA and role in the new feature film “The Man With the Iron [...]

October 21, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

USA Network Announces Three Straight Nights Of WWE Programming In December – Raw, Smackdown Live, Tribute To The Troops

The USA Network has announced they will be airing three straight nights of WWE programming in December. The schedule is as follows: Monday, December 17th from 8-11 PM – WWE Raw Tuesday, December 18th from 8-10 PM – SuperSmackdown Live Special Wednesday, December 19 from 9-11 PM – WWE Tribute to the Troops [...]

October 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Where’s Mason Ryan?, Commentary On Next Week’s WWE TVs, JR Remembers Mike Graham, Seth Rollins In Egypt With WWE

- For those wondering as to the whereabouts of Mason Ryan, he is featured in this week’s episode of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” that you can watch at this link. - Commentary on next week’s WWE Raw will once again be handled by Michael Cole and Jim Ross. John “Bradshaw” Layfield will work the Smackdown taping [...]

October 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 11

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” With Santino Marella Here

The latest episode of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” with Santino Marella is embedded in the video below: [...]

October 20, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

JBL Commentary Update; Sin Cara Joins Twitter

-John Bradshaw Layfield has indicated via his Facebook page that he will remain on commentary this week for both Raw & Smackdown. -WWE has announced that Sin Cara has opened a Twitter account, @TheSinCaraWWE. A Tout was put out to announce it, which is embedded below: [...]

October 20, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 8

Kofi Kingston vs The Miz Set For Hell In A Cell

WWE sent out a tweet earlier on their official Twitter page that Kofi Kingston will put his Intercontinental Title on the line against The Miz at WWE Hell in a Cell. The tweet is embedded below: It’s official: The Rematch is on at #HellInACell! Intercontinental Champ @truekofi vs. @mikethemiz! #SmackDown — WWE (@WWE) October 20, [...]

October 20, 2012 Alex Barie WWE News 11

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown Here

The latest episode of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]

October 19, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

John Cena Updates Status For Upcoming WWE World Tour

John Cena confirmed on Twitter that he will be on WWE’s overseas that begins on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in Strasbourg, France. Cena wrote the following on Twitter: And to all the @wwe folk wondering if I am traveling with #raw to Europe, I most certainly AM. See u there! #eurotrip — John Cena (@JohnCena) [...]

October 19, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Chris Jericho Says WWE “Lives In Its Own World”

The Daily Star out of the United Kingdom has a new article online featuring quotes from Chris Jericho. In it, he discusses the mentality in WWE and hopes to work with them again in the future. Below is an excerpt: “I don’t know if it’s bullsh*t but there is very much that attitude in WWE [...]

October 19, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

Z! True Long Island Story With Zack Ryder Returns

After a one week hiatus, Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder is embedded in the video below: [...]

October 19, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Weekend WWE Schedule – Raw Running Domestically, WWE In Egypt, Seeking Reports & Correspondents

WWE has a busy weekend, here’s a look at the schedule: Raw: Tonight from the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, NJ (more info) Saturday from the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA (more info Sunday from the XL Center in Hartford, CT (more info) World Tour: Tonight from Cairo Stadium Complex (Hall 1) in Cairo, [...]

October 19, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Sheamus Wants To Face The Undertaker At Wrestlemania; Discusses Mattel Taking Longer To Produce His Action Figure

The Fayetteville Observer has a new Q&A online with World Heavyweight Champion to promote the Smackdown taping in the city later this month. Below is an excerpt: Weekender: If you could face anyone right now in a world title match, other than Big Show, who would it be? Sheamus: The Undertaker. I’d like to try [...]

October 19, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Jim Ross Discusses His Future At The Announce Table & When He Expects Jerry Lawler Back, More

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -Still enjoying the opportunity to sit in for the King on Monday Night Raw with @MichaelCole. The three hour dynamic of doing live TV is daunting and unlike a PPV which has no official, commercial breaks. The amount of [...]

October 19, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

Rey Mysterio Says He’s Battling A “Serious Illness”

Rey Mysterio noted on Twitter he is battling a “serious illness.” Below are his Tweets: Would like to apologize to all the fans out in Cairo for not being able to attend the tour due to a serious illness! — Rey Mysterio (@reymysterio) October 18, 2012 Really feel bad for missing this one, but promise [...]

October 18, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

Bill Goldberg Says People Chanting His Name Is A Huge Honor & Not A Knock On Ryback

Bill Goldberg was on “4th & Pain” with Adam Carriker and Chuck Carroll on Thursday and discussed recent comparisons of him to Ryback. Below is a paraphrased excerpt of what he said: I am very flattered throughout his [Ryback's] rise that people have been chanting my name. I don’t think it’s a knock on him [...]

October 18, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

WWE Pays Its Taxes

WWE issued a press release on Thursday that was titled “WWE Pays Its Taxes.” You can read the release below: STAMFORD, Conn., October 18, 2012 – The recent accusations and subsequent reports by Connecticut-based media that WWE (NYSE:WWE) was “caught” not paying taxes is blatantly false. Publicly traded companies often review taxes with regulatory authorities. [...]

October 18, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Outside The Ring” Featuring Dolph Ziggler Here

Dolph Ziggler is featured in the latest episode of Outside the Ring which is embedded in the video below: [...]

October 18, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Kelly Kelly Shows Off New Post-WWE Look; Paul Heyman Opens Up To Peter Rosenberg

- Kelly Kelly, who of course is now going by her real name of Barbara Blank, posted the following photo of her new hairstyle on Twitter: #brunette twitter.com/TheBarbieBlank… — Barbie Blank (@TheBarbieBlank) October 17, 2012 Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Walley for sending this in. - Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg interviewed Paul Heyman in [...]

October 18, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Brodus Clay Discusses His Delayed Debut, Coming Up With Funkasaurus, Help From Road Dogg

CT.com has a new Q&A online with Brodus Clay below is an excerpt: Q: There was a period in late 2011 where they frequently referenced your impending arrival, but it kept getting delayed. Was it a situation where the delay was planned or your future was in possible jeopardy? A: My future? No, I don’t [...]

October 18, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

This Week’s WWE Superstars Spoilers; Video Of Jerry Lawler’s Live Appearance During Memphis Smackdown Taping

-WWE taped this week’s WWE Superstars from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Click here to view the spoilers for today’s show. -The official WWE website has posted video of Jerry Lawler‘s return to Memphis, Tennessee during this week’s Smackdown tapings. He thanks the fans, Michael Cole, and the WWE’s doctor. In addition, he says [...]

October 18, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Watch Several Video Highlights From This Week’s WWE Main Event Here

Below are several video highlights from this week’s WWE Main Event: Zack Ryder vs. Dolph Ziggler A Special Look At The Miz A Special Look At Kofi Kingston Intercontinental Championship: The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston [...]

October 18, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

AJ Lee Comments On Inclusion In WWE ’13

ESPN has a new article online featuring quotes from AJ Lee, discussing her inclusion in WWE ’13. Below is an excerpt: “Oh my gosh, it’s so surreal, I can’t even wrap my brain around this,” she said minutes after playing as herself for the first time. “This is over 10 years in the making for [...]

October 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Eve Says There’s Talk Of Doing Another Diva Search; Asked About Kelly Kelly & Beth Phoenix Leaving WWE

WithLeather.com has a new Q&A online with WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres. Below is an excerpt: With Leather: Why did the WWE discontinue the Diva Search after you won? Was it because they knew they struck gold with you? Eve Torres: Actually, there are a lot of rumors that they’re going to do another Diva [...]

October 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

Rey Mysterio No Longer Appearing On WWE Tour Of Egypt; Ted DiBiase Set To Replace Him

WWE has announced that Rey Mysterio has been taken off the card for WWE’s 3-show tour of Cairo, Egypt from October 18 to October 20. Mysterio, who cannot is unable to compete due to the flu, will be replaced by Ted DiBiase. Click here for more information on the tour. [...]

October 17, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 11

Overall Attribute Scores For Every Superstar & Legend In WWE ’13 Revealed

THQ has released the overall attribute scores for every WWE ’13 Superstar and Legend. They are as follows: AJ Lee – 77 Alberto Del Rio – 89 Alicia Fox – 76 Animal – 87 Antonio Cesaro – 84 Big Boss Man – 86 Big Show – 92 Beth Phoenix – 78 Billy Gunn – 87 [...]

October 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 67

Footage Of Jerry Lawler’s WWE Return, Saturday Morning Slam Viewership, Bout Confirmed For WWE Main Event, Dark Note

- Footage of Jerry Lawler appearing at Tuesday night’s WWE TV taping in Memphis, Tennessee is embedded in the video below: - The October 6th episode of WWE Saturday Morning Slam did 1,240,000 viewers on the CW Network. - Next week’s WWE Main Event will be headlined by Ryback vs. Dolph Ziggler. - There was [...]

October 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Watch The Latest Episode Of “WWE Inbox” Here

The latest episode of “WWE Inbox” is embedded in the video below: [...]

October 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Mick Foley On “Celebrity Apprentice,” Vader At WWE Headquarters, Smackdown Dark Match

- Mick Foley filmed an appearance this week for “Celebrity Apprentice.” - Leon “Vader” White was at WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut earlier this week taping footage. - Johnny Curtis went over Drew Haskins in a dark match at this week’s Smackdown taping. Haskins is a local Tennessean indy worker that was called in so [...]

October 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

The Great Khali & Jerry Lawler Return To WWE After Serious Medical Ailments

- The Great Khali returned to WWE at Tuesday night’s Saturday Morning Slam taping. Khali is back after having surgery to remove a tumor from his pituitary gland back in July. For those that missed it you can catch up at this link. - Jerry Lawler appeared at Tuesday night’s taping in Memphis, Tennessee. He [...]

October 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

More On The WWE IC Title Change & Why The Company Leaked Word Before The Match Aired

As noted earlier, Kofi Kingston beat The Miz to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship in a match taped Tuesday night from this week’s WWE Main Event. WWE is currently running the title change on dot com as their top story despite the match not yet airing. This is no accident as WWE wanted to get [...]

October 17, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16