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JR Comments On NXT In The US, Gerald Brisco/Kurt Angle Fiasco, WWE MITB, 1000th Raw

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are the highlights: WWE NXT: Last Thursday at Full Sail University in Orlando the WWE produced its best three hours of NXT to date. It was one of the most enjoyable TV tapings that I can recall being involved with in quite [...]

July 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Deuce Brand Releases Shawn Michaels Watch; Win One By Telling Us Your Favorite HBK Moment

As noted earlier this month here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Shawn Michaels has teamed with Deuce Brand to release a “Signature Series” watch. The product is now available for order in a pre-sale here on their official website. WrestlingNewsWorld.com is giving away free watches on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Click below for more details: WrestlingNewsWorld.com/HBK watch [...]

July 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Rey Mysterio Advertised For Smackdown Dark Match Main Event; Seeking Correspondents

The Valley View Casino Center is advertising John Cena & Rey Mysterio vs. Big Show and John Laurinaitis in the dark match main event at this week’s Smackdown taping in San Diego. If you’re attending this week’s Smackdown taping and would be interested in providing us with text-message updates, please send your name and mobile [...]

July 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

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: [...]

July 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

New WWE Developmental Signing, WWE ’13 Roster Page, “Cranky Vince” Gone From Twitter

- WWE has signed Ryan Collins to a developmental contract. You can read more by SandSpringsLeader.com at this link. (Thanks to WNW reader Fernando for sending this in.) - The official WWE ’13 roster page is online at this link. (Thanks to WNW reader Logan Walker for sending this in.) - Both “Cranky Vince” and [...]

July 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

CM Punk Addresses Match Placement At WWE Money In The Bank

- WWE Champion CM Punk wrote the following on Twitter: Guys.EVERYBODY is mad that I wasn’t in the main event. Especially those who have to follow me. Because they can’t.Nobody follows the killer. — CM Punk (@CMPunk) July 16, 2012 Deal with it. I’ll work first. I’ll work hurt. I’ll (out) work anybody. Best. In. [...]

July 16, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 24

John Cena Wins WWE Championship Money In The Bank Contract

John Cena won the Money in the Bank ladder match for the WWE Championship match contract at the pay-per-view. Cena beat The Miz, Big Show, Kane and Chris Jericho who were all participants in the match. While the briefcase accidentally broke loose, giving Cena the win early, I’m under the impression he was still scripted [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 49

The Miz Returns To WWE; Added To Money In The Bank Ladder Match

The Miz returned to WWE at Money in the Bank and announced himself as a participant in the Money in the Bank ladder match for the WWE Championship match contract. Miz, who called himself a “movie star,” has been away filming The Marine: Homefront, a WWE Studios production. [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Dolph Ziggler Wins Money In The Bank Ladder Match

Dolph Ziggler won the Money in the Bank ladder match for the World Heavyweight Championship “match contract” at the pay-per-view. Ziggler went over Damien Sandow, Tyson Kidd, Christian, Santino Marella, Tensai, Cody Rhodes and Sin Cara as all were in the match. [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 17

Watch The WWE Money In The Bank Pre-Show Here

The WWE Money in the Bank Pre-Show featuring WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth vs. Hunico & Camacho is embedded in the video below: [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Title Match At Money In The Bank Now A No-Disqualification Match

WWE has announced that CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship at tonight’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view will be a no-disqualification match. The bout will feature AJ as the special guest referee. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

WWE Loses The Trademark For “ECW”; Registered By Another Company For Wrestling Use

A Limited Liability Company out of New York called “Mocker” registered the trademark to “ECW” for wrestling use back in March. WWE apparently let the trademark expire and the registration was assigned to an examiner for review last week. [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 25

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Are You Serious?” With Road Dogg & Josh Mathews Here

The latest episode of “Are You Serious?“, entitled WCW continues to ruin everything, is embedded in the video below: [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

New WWE Trademark; Kharma Says She Is Not Taking Bookings

- Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker sent word WWE has trademarked the term “WWE Spotlight.” - Wrestling News World reader Samantha Reichle sent word that Kharma Tweeted she is not currently taking bookings. Below is the Tweet: Thank you to all of the offers pouring in. However, I am not taking bookings at this [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

Royal Rumble 2013 Location & Ticket Information (Updated With Pre-Sale Password)

WWE Royal Rumble 2013 will take place on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Wrestling News World reader Ben sent in the Ticketmaster listing at this link. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 AM MST but there is currently a pre-sale ongoing as you can obtain tickets [...]

July 15, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Update On Car Accident Involving Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler & Justin Roberts

WWE has updated their accident report on Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler and Justin Roberts over on dot com. The piece features a picture of their rear-ended limousine and features quotes from Ryder and Roberts. In it, Ryder says he landed on the floor and his neck “hit the edge of the chair.” Justin Roberts noted [...]

July 14, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

Matches Featured This Week On WWE Vintage Collection

This week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection featured the following matches as typed out by Devin Cutting: Rikishi & Scotty 2 Hotty vs. The Basham Brothers WWE Smackdown – February 5th, 2004 Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka vs. “Cowboy” Bob Orton WWE Live Event – February 18th, 1985 – New York City The Wild Samoans vs. Adrian [...]

July 14, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

New Shawn Michaels Video Update

- Shawn Michaels posted a new video on YouTube that you can watch embedded in the video below: [...]

July 14, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Charlie Sheen Gone From Twitter

Charlie Sheen’s Twitter account, located at Twitter.com/CharlieSheen, has been deleted. WWE  issued a press release that Sheen would Tweet during the 1000th episode of Raw to his 7.5 million Twitter followers on July 23, 2012 as the show’s “social media ambassador.” [...]

July 14, 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: [...]

July 14, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Zack Ryder Update; Watch Daniel Bryan Try To Find A Gift For AJ At Comic Con Here

-Following the car accident he was involved in last evening, Zack Ryder posted the following update on his Twitter account: My neck is bothering me but there is no stopping the Ryder Revolution… — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) July 14, 2012 -The official WWE YouTube channel has posted a video of Daniel Bryan at San Diego [...]

July 14, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 6

Booker T Hosts An Extended Q&A Session: Discusses His Upcoming Book, His Dream Opponents, The Origin Of “Shucky Ducky Quack Quack,” More

Booker T has posted an extended Q&A session on his official YouTube channel. In the videos, he talks about a number of subjects, including his dream opponents, favorite opponents, favorite current WWE Superstars, his career throughout WCW and WWE, and more. In addition, he reveals that his upcoming book, From Prison To Promise, will be [...]

July 14, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 8

Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler, & Justin Roberts Involved In Car Accident

The official WWE website is reporting that Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler, & Justin Roberts were involved in a car accident after leaving San Diego Comic Con. The car they were traveling was rear-ended around 5 PM PT. The website also reports that those involved were evaluated by paramedics, and that no serious injuries were found. [...]

July 13, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 13

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown Here

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

July 13, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Andy Leavine Update; New Video Interview With World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus

- WWE Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine, who was released from WWE earlier this year, is booked this weekend on WWC shows in Puerto Rico. Click here for more information. - Embedded in the video below is a new interview with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus from the San Diego Comic-Con: [...]

July 13, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Weekend WWE Schedule – Supershow Live Event, Money In The Bank, Next Week’s TVs

WWE has one live event this weekend prior to Sunday’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view. Below is this weekend’s schedule: Supershow: Saturday from the Tucson Arena in Tucson, Arizona (more info) Next Week’s TVs: Raw Supershow from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (more info) Smackdown from the Valley View Casino in San [...]

July 13, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

“Girls Gone Dead” Starring Jerry Lawler Available Tuesday On DVD

“Girls Gone Dead: Unrated and Exposed” starring Jerry Lawler will be released on DVD next Tuesday. Full details on the flick are available at this link as you can pre-order the DVD here. The movie, which has received positive reviews, is listed on the Amazon Hot New Releases page. [...]

July 13, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Kharma Quietly Released From WWE

WWE has quietly released Kharma, moving her profile to the Alumni section of dot com. You can view it at this link. While I have not been specifically told WWE has released her, everything indicates that her brief and limited stint in the company has ended. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Fernando for his [...]

July 13, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 42

Another WWE Star On “Psych”; Watch The Latest Episode Of “Z! True Long Island Story” With Zack Ryder Here

- It was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con that another WWE star will be appearing on the USA Network original series “Psych” next season. While the name was not announced, it was said it will not be John Cena. Both he and The Miz have appeared on the series previously. - Episode #75 of [...]

July 13, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Vince McMahon Discusses Naming Raw, Different Mindset From Ted Turner, Says He’s Never Satisfied, Singles Out Steve Austin

WWE has a new Q&A online with Vince McMahon talking about 1000 episodes of Raw. Below is an excerpt: As we approach Raw’s 1,000th episode we’ve got to ask — who came up with the name Raw? I did. The name “Raw” came out of my head. I was trying to come up with a [...]

July 13, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 23

Batista Says He’s Definitely Not Returning To WWE This Year

Wrestling News World reader Swanson sent word that Dave Batista was on “Whats Trending” on YouTube Thursday night from Comic Con 2012. In it, Batista said he definitely wouldn’t be returning to WWE this year but was open to returning in the future. He mentioned in the beginning of the interview that he has lost [...]

July 13, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Major Problem For WWE’s Social Media Ambassador For 1000th Raw

TMZ is reporting that Charlie Sheen is shutting down his Twitter account within days or possibly “mere hours.” This could be a major problem for WWE as they are promoting Sheen as the Social Media Ambassador for the 1000th episode of Raw on July 23, 2012.  The company sent out a press release in late-June, [...]

July 13, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

CM Punk Releases Preview Of His Upcoming DVD, Featuring Curt Hawkins, Kofi Kingston, & Colt Cabana

CM Punk provided the first look at his upcoming DVD, CM Punk: Best in the World, via his Twitter account. The DVD, which Punk has a significant amount of control over, is due out in October. The preview features Curt Hawkins, Kofi Kingston, and Colt Cabana. Click here to watch the preview. [...]

July 13, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Tyson Kidd Discusses His Role As The Underdog In Sunday’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match, Stepping Out From Under The Shadow Of The Harts, More

The official WWE website has a new article with quotes from Tyson Kidd. In the article, he discusses the upcoming World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank Ladder Match, being considered an underdog, his WWE career so far, and more. In the following excerpt, Kidd responds to Michael Cole‘s recent comment that Kidd’s best bet [...]

July 13, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 7

Watch This Week’s WWE Superstars Here

This week’s episode of WWE Superstars is embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]

July 13, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

WWE Angle At Comic Con; Release Dates For Movies Featuring John Cena & Batista

- WWE did an angle Thursday at San Diego Comic-Con International where Alberto Del Rio interrupted Sheamus’ Q&A session to promote their match for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank on Sunday. Del Rio and Sheamus had a kayfabe exchange that resulted in Sheamus vowing to Brouge Kick Del Rio’s head off [...]

July 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Kharma Gone From WWE?

Kharma’s WWE status has been called into question after her Twitter profile was moved to the company’s Alumni list. Her profile is also not featured in the Divas section over on dot com. Kharma responded to the change with the following Tweets: Getting a flood of dm’s. I guess the cat’s out of the bag. [...]

July 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 39

JR Says WWE NXT Title Tournament Begins Tonight, Bam Bam Bigelow Profile Added, How You Can Watch NXT In South Africa

- Jim Ross posted the following on Twitter: Its going to be an exciting nite @ Full Sail University tonite. NXT Championship Tourney begins! Join us!! — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 12, 2012 - WWE has added Bam Bam Bigelow to the Alumni section on their official website. - Wrestling News World reader Brandon van [...]

July 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

WWE “Outside The Ring” Features A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Raw 1000 Commercial; Watch Here

- The latest episode of WWE “Outside the Ring” features a behind-the-scenes look at the Raw 1000 commercial. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]

July 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Taping NXT Tonight From Full Sail University

WWE returns to the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida Thursday night for another set of NXT television tapings. The advertised main event featuring WWE stars is Cody Rhodes vs. Kane. Jim Ross will handle the play-by-play duties for the main events. We’ll have full taping results available here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

July 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0