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The Rock posted a health update on Saturday on Twitter. You can view it below: Surgeon cleared me to dial up intensity 100% w/ training. Just crushed high volume leg day. #QuadsABurnin twitter.com/TheRock/status… — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 25, 2013 Additionally, while Tweeting his cousin Romain Reigns a happy birthday, Rock posted this photo: Big [...]
We reported exclusively here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium on May 9, 2013 that WWE wants CM Punk to return for WWE Payback next month. We were told he was in “no rush” to come back and preferred a return closer to SummerSlam. The June 2013 issue of WWE Magazine provides proof that WWE expects their former [...]
The Medicine Hat News has a new article featuring quotes from Fandango to promote Sunday’s WWE Smackdown live in the city. Below is an excerpt: “I’m going to bring a little bit of personality, a little bit of colour and a little bit of charisma, because I know a lot of the Canadian people are [...]
Jerry Lawler will make his return to the ring on Saturday night in Ocala, Florida. Below is the official press release sent out by WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr.: !BANG! TV Taping – Tonight Saturday May 25th Support Your Troops 91, “Royal Combat” !BANG! TV Sound Stage in Ocala, Florida Showtime is 7:00pm [...]
WWE released the preliminary buy numbers for Wrestlemania 29 on their corporate website on Friday night. The early estimated number is 1,048,000 buys. While an estimate, this is short of the 1,217,000 buys that Wrestlemania XXVIII garnered last year, however, is the third year straight buys exceeded the 1 million threshold as Wrestlemania XXVII did [...]
Below are quick results from Friday’s WWE Raw live event in Salt Lake City, Utah: * Kofi Kingston b. Antonio Cesaro * WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose b. R-Truth. After the match, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns continued to bring Truth to justice. Sheamus made the save and Vickie Guerrero came out to make [...]
This week’s episode of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown is now online, find out why Daniel Bryan lost control at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
Due to a technical issue, Adam Wacker was unable to cover this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown. Below are video highlights of the show. The header above each video is linked if you can’t watch through the embed codes: Daniel Bryan wonders whether he is the “weak link” of Team Hell No: Paul Heyman reflects [...]
The Bella Twins on JBL & Cole Show The Bella Twins are featured in episode 26 of The JBL & Cole Show now online at this link or embedded in the video below: Titus O’Neil Credits Batista The Leader-Post has a new article online featuring quotes from Titus O’Neil. In it, he credits Dave Batista [...]
Bret Hart Appreciation Night will air on live on the WWE App following this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Canada. We reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com the special will air on The Score in Canada. You can read coverage by dot com at this link. [...]
Shawn Michaels will appear at Friday night’s WWE Raw live event in Salt Lake City, Utah as he’ll be honored with “Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night.” The New Age Outlaws are officially advertised and expected to work. Jim Ross is among the names confirmed to appear. He’ll be signing autographs prior to the show. The following [...]
We reported on Thursday that CM Punk corrected the grammar of fellow Paul Heyman colleague Curtis Axel. Axel fired back with some Tweets of his own: “@cmpunk: “@realcurtisaxel: Life is good when your a #PaulHeymanGuy!!! @wwe@heymanhustle twitter.com/RealCurtisAxel…”You’re.” Ur. — Curtis Axel (@RealCurtisAxel) May 24, 2013 Love the grammar geeks! Just think, how impressive would it [...]
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Zack Ryder Teases New YouTube Show Zack Ryder posted a video to his YouTube channel teasing a new show. Ryder did a similar tease last month. The newest teaser is embedded below: New Trons For Axel & Barrett The new entrance videos for Curtis Axel & Wade Barrett have been released, and are available below: [...]
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The Rock Surprises Tamina With A Car The Rock surprised his cousin, WWE Diva Tamina Snuka, with a new Lexus SUV. The following photo is from Twitter: Just surprised my cousin @taminasnuka w/ an SUV. Amazing woman w/ a heart of gold. F’n awesome. #Love twitter.com/TheRock/status… — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 23, 2013 CM Punk [...]
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- WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin stated on Twitter on Thursday that he is presently not interested in discussing the possibility of a return match at next year’s WrestleMania. Austin, who today is recording the latest edition of his podcast, The Steve Austin Show, asked that fans not ask him questions concerning [...]
This Saturday, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler will wrestle in his first match since experiencing a near-fatal episode last September as he teams up with fellow Hall of Famer Dory Funk, Jr. at Funk’s !Bang! TV event. Speaking to Ocala.com, Lawler reveals that he was cleared to return to the squared circle [...]
John Cena Update John Cena was absent from this week’s Raw, selling the angle from WWE Extreme Rules. On this week’s Main Event, Michael Cole provided an update, saying Cena will be “back and ready to go” on next week’s Raw in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Bret Hart Remembers Owen Hart On the 14th anniversary of [...]
- This week on WWE Inbox, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Vickie Guerrero and other Superstars reveal their favorite comic book character as well as comfort food. John Cena does not appear as advertised in the webisode, with the “J.C.” being referee John Cone. - Former WWE Women’s and Cruiserweight Champion Jacqueline is this week’s addition [...]
- Multiple WWE Superstars and Divas, including WWE Champion John Cena, Triple H and The Great Khali, have tried their hand at competitive bodybuilding in the past. The official WWE website has published an article recalling their claim to fame in this arena. Before entering the field of professional wrestling, John Cena competed in bodybuilding [...]
Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E Langston The two lock up. ADR sends Big E into the corner and unloads with several kicks. Big E counters with a suplex in the middle of the ring. Big E kicks Del Rio a few times before launching him into turnbuckle once more. Del Rio counters with [...]
Former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas, who now works for The Score, wrote the following on Twitter: BREAKING: Monday’s ‘Bret Hart Appreciation Night’ will air LIVE EXCLUSIVELY on TheScoreTV (@checktheticker) right after RAW! Only in Canada! — Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) May 22, 2013 Scheduled to be a part of the festivities are Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels [...]
JR on NFLPA Meeting Jim Ross wrote the following on Twitter in regards to his meeting with the NFL Players Association in regards to developing a relationship with WWE: Great meeting in DC today w/ NFLPA & @nolanharrison74. Anxious to see what the future holds. @wwe looking 4 charismatic beasts who luv genre — Jim [...]
CM Punk continues to be bombarded with questions from Twitter followers when he is returning to WWE. The former 434-day WWE Champion sent out the following somewhat cryptic Tweet: I am exactly where I belong. No desire to be anywhere else. #thankyouverymuch — CM Punk (@CMPunk) May 22, 2013 It’s believed Punk wants to return [...]
Injury Update on The Rock The Rock is preparing to film “Hercules” in Budapest. The former WWE Champion Tweeted the following: 2 weeks away from shooting HERCULES. Intense workouts w/ my strength coach Dave Rienzi (future IFBB Pro). Lets Shoot. #UpperBodyViolence — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2013 JR’s Meeting With The NFLPA NBC’s Pro [...]
R-Truth spoke with The National to promote WWE’s return to Abu Dhabi later this year. When asked if WWE is dangerous, Truth commented: It’s very dangerous. We are the first to tell our audiences: do not try this at home. We get hurt a lot, it’s part of the job. I’ve had broken ribs, lacerated [...]
Episode 25 of “Outside the Ring” is now online on WWE’s official YouTube channel at this link. You can also watch in the video embedded below: [...]
Alex Marvez has more details on Jim Ross meeting with the NFLPA about a potential working relationship with WWE (See also - WWE Signing NFL Snubs?). The meeting will take place on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. where Ross will pitch the success of people that couldn’t make it in the NFL going on to have [...]
Greg DeMarco and company passed along the following interview recap: The Greg DeMarco Show Hosts: Greg DeMarco and Patrick O’Dowd Airing live Sunday nights at 10 pm on Wrestling Smash Radio (blogtalkradio.com/gregdemarco) and on delay on The Real Fans Sports Network (realfanssportsnetwork.com, TuneIn App channel RFSN) Listen to the latest edition of The Greg DeMarco Show, as special guest [...]
Match Dropped from WWE Main Event Wade Barrett did not defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sin Cara at this week’s WWE Main Event taping as advertised on Monday night. In fact, neither worked matches for the show but both had separate matches taped for Smackdown. WWE Updates On Triple H & John Cena WWE [...]
WWE Working To Sign NFL Snubs? Jim Ross will be representing WWE in a meeting with the NFL Players Association in Washington, D.C. Apparently the company wants to work closer with the league as they feel they could sign players that don’t make teams. Update on Randy Orton Using the Punt You might have noticed [...]
Roman Reigns Possibly Injured Roman Reigns appeared to tweak his ankle at this week’s Smackdown taping. The possible injury occurred during the six-man tag match with Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins against Big Show, Randy Orton and Kofi Kingston when Reigns was working on the apron with Orton. He ended up receiving help to the [...]
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CM Punk Update CM Punk recently spent some time at the Gracie Immersion Camp in Destin, Florida, and appeared with Rener & Ryron Gracie in their latest “Gracie Breakdown” video. In the video, they break down the co-main event of UFC on Fox 8. The video is embedded below: Mick Foley’s Next Book Mick Foley [...]
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SEScoops.com is reporting that the head writer for WWE‘s creative team, Adam Rudman has left the company. Adam Rudman was brought in only 6 weeks ago to replace Eric Pankowski. As we reported here, Eric now works with CBS as he left right before Wrestlemania 29. It is also being reported that he was let [...]
The original plan was for Joe Hennig to work as Curt Axel, as was evident in his debut titantron used on this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw that you can view at this link. Somewhere along the line, the name was changed to Curtis Axel as there are plans for him to have [...]
BlackburnNews.com reported on Tuesday that Windsor and Detroit city officials have submitted a bid to host Wrestlemania 31 and/or Wrestlemania 32. We’ve been all over this, reporting there was even talk of Wrestlemania 33 taking place from The Motor City. The report from BlackburnNews.com features a quote from Detroit Sports Commission Executive Director Dave Beachnau: [...]
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