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- A presale is set to begin tomorrow at 10 AM to obtain tickets to the June 24th Smackdown taping in Bloomington, Illinois. The presale will take place at this link with the password CHAMP. - WWE has announced a live event from the East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville, Kentucky on July 29, 2012. [...]
WWE held a conference call with investors this morning to discuss the company’s first quarter earnings for 2012 that were reported this morning. Vince McMahon and Chief Financial Officer George Barrios were on the call. Below are the highlights: It was announced the company has spent $2.1 million this quarter for development of the WWE [...]
Former Tough Enough contestant AJ Kirsch, who has posted a series of videos directed to his Tough Enough trainers, released a video earlier this week discussing the release of winner Andy Leavine and imploring John Laurinaitis to “get the return on his investment” toward finding a WWE Superstar by signing himself and fellow contestants Martin [...]
In a video from the official WWE YouTube channel, A.W. officially signed Primo & Epico to his agency. The video is embedded below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending in the video. [...]
- The Bella Twins posted a new blog on their official website regarding their WWE departure. You can read it below: What a whirlwind few days. As you all know by now, TwinMagic has decided to take some time away from wrestling. First and foremost, we want to thank each and every one of you [...]
Earlier this morning WWE reported their earnings for the first quarter of 2012. In the report, the official buyrates for Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber were announced. They were reported as follows: Royal Rumble – 443,000 buys (compared to 446,000 in 2011) Elimination Chamber – 178,000 buys (compared to 199,000 in 2011) Click here to [...]
- WWE announced their 2012 first quarter earnings this morning. Below is the official press release: STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Revenues totaled $123.1 million as compared to $119.9 million in the prior year quarter. Operating income was $16.0 million as compared to $13.2 [...]
- Mister Saint Laurent reporting: The Ultimate Warrior joined Mister Saint Laurent on MLW Radio, the official podcast of Major League Wrestling. The interview shatters a lot of myths and preconceived notions about the man that would become one of WWE’s biggest stars of all time. In part 1 of the revealing and honest conversation, [...]
Wrestling News World reader Steve Miner sent in the following: Last night on the NBA halftime show on TNT during the Memphis vs LA Clippers game, they showed highlights of Jerry Lawler in the crowd. He was giving a pile driver to a fan who was wearing a Clippers outfit. Charles Barkley proceeded to call [...]
Embedded in the video below is this week’s WWE NXT in its entirety, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
- The following is from the official Twitter account of Michelle McCool: And though I didn’t see it, congrats to @mslayel ! Maybe I’ll watch now that my tv will be flawless again!#laycoolforeverflawless — Michelle McCool (@McCoolMichelleL) May 1, 2012 Wow, y’all have ever so nicely reminded me that’s it’s been exactly 1 year since [...]
Wade Barrett has a small role in the new film WWE Studios is co-financing. The flick stars Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard and Dominic Cooper. Barrett is currently out rehabbing a dislocated elbow that required surgery to repair. [...]
Dot com has a new article online looking at how the WCW Cruiserweight Championship “changed the game.” However, the piece is grabbing headlines because of what it says about TNA executive Eric Bischoff. Below is an excerpt: Through the crumbling of WCW and his own shameless self-promotion, Bischoff has become somewhat of a sports-entertainment punchline. [...]
- WWE has announced the July 16th Raw Supershow will take place from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a venue where UFC runs shows. - Embedded in the video below is episode #14 of “WWE Inbox” courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
- WWE has announced the July 3rd Smackdown taping will take place from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. - Wrestling News World reader Patrick Peralta sent word that The Bella Twins are booked for the June 1st Northeast Wrestling show in Poughkeepsie, New York. They are being billed as Nicole and Bri [...]
Wrestling News World reader Mike Buda sent in the following: This is Mike Buda with SportstownChicago.com. We recently had an interview with Charlie Haas and he talked about ROH’s tag team success, Jim Cornette, John Laurainitis, Team Angle and his thoughts of WWE’s tag team division and how to fix it. Here are a few [...]
- The Miz posted the following on Twitter: Finally made it to Sao Paolo, Brazil for a Media Tour.Flight got cancelled but was rebooked they tried to put me in coach #MizDontFlyCoach — The Miz (@mikethemiz) May 2, 2012 - WWE has posted a “Farewell to The Bella Twins” photo gallery over on dot com. [...]
The Toldeo Free Press has a new article online featuring quotes from WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Below are the highlights: “When we weren’t at [training], we were at somebody’s apartment, watching WWE 24/7. And when we weren’t there, we were eating, and I was learning about diet and training — that was something I [...]
Last night’s WWE Raw Supershow did a 3.3 cable rating off hours of 3.41 and 3.27 with an average viewing audience of 4,880,000 viewers on the USA Network. Raw Ratings Archive [...]
Despite being announced as part of the “Uproar Festival” lineup with his band Fozzy and a confirmed gig the day before SummerSlam in Arkansas, Chris Jericho is still being officially advertised for the pay-per-view in Los Angeles, California as of this writing. WWE SummerSlam 2012 will take place on Sunday, August 19, 2012 from the [...]
- There is currently a presale ongoing to obtain tickets to WWE Money in the Bank at this link here on Ticketmaster.com. The password to obtain tickets is WWEMONEY. WWE Money in the Bank will take place Sunday, July 15, 2012 from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. - Evan Bourne posted the following [...]
- The Bella Twins are scheduled to make their first post-WWE appearance at an autograph signing on Saturday, May 19th at the Frank & Son Collectible Show in Industry, California. Autographs and photos will be available for $30. [...]
Embedded in the video below is the latest episode of Backstage Fallout, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
Embedded in the videos below are several video highlights from last night’s Raw Supershow courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: Brock Lesnar attacks Triple H Layla vs. Nikki Bella vs. Brie Bella – Triple Threat Divas Match [...]
Below is the official “injury update” on Triple H following the opening segment of last night’s WWE Raw Supershow as posted on dot com: TRIPLE H INJURY UPDATE According to WWE doctor Dr. Chris Amann, Triple H’s arm was placed in a hold that created a tremendous amount of torque on his upper arm and [...]
- Variety is reporting that WWE Studios has partnered with Kare Prods. on the French dramedy “Les Reines du ring” (Queen of the Ring), which Warner Bros. Entertainment France will distribute. - The episode of “Dream Machines” featuring John Cena will air on SyFy next Tuesday, May 8th at 10 PM ET. The episode will also [...]
- The following is from the official Twitter account of The Bella Twins: Bella’s have left the building… Happy ending at the Nutter center??? Well at least we finished it off! #ByeByeBellas — The Bella Twins (@thebellatwins) May 1, 2012 Need a day to gather our thoughts… Tune in tomorrow 2 nicoleandbrianna.com 2 hear what [...]
It was announced during the Spanish broadcast of last night’s WWE Raw Supershow that Sin Cara is scheduled for the Smackdown tour of Mexico later this month. The company will be touring the country on May 24-26. Cara was in Mexico City this weekend, doing promotional work for WWE. He has been off television since [...]
Brock Lesnar was very upset backstage after Sunday’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Lesnar felt he had been “double crossed” with the promo by John Cena that closed the show. Lesnar was so upset he began throwing things before he could be [...]
Chris Jericho and his band Fozzy are scheduled to play at Edgefest on August 18, 2012 in Little Rock, Arkansas. You can view more information at this link. While Jericho has already noted he will be touring with Fozzy before SummerSlam, this gig is actually the night before as SummerSlam 2012 is scheduled to take [...]
WWE will tape the Smackdown portion of this week’s WWE Superstars, this week’s WWE NXT, and this week’s Smackdown tonight from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. The main event for the show will be Sheamus & Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan & Kane. In addition, although he was falsely advertised last week, Christian is being advertised for the [...]
John Laurinaitis announced in the final segment of tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow he will be John Cena’s opponent at WWE Over the Limit before joining Lord Tensai in beating Cena up. WWE Over the Limit 2012 will take place Sunday, May 20, 2012 from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. We’ll have exclusive live [...]
CM Punk will defend the WWE Championship against Daniel Bryan at WWE Over the Limit. WWE Over the Limit 2012 will take place Sunday, May 20, 2012 from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus & Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan & Kane will headline this week’s Smackdown. WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown tomorrow night from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Click here for local event information. If you are attending and would be interested in providing us with text-message updates, please send your [...]
Kofi Kingston & R-Truth beat Primo & Epico to win the WWE Tag Team Championship on tonight’s Raw Supershow from Dayton, Ohio. [...]
The official WWE website just posted the following announcement: WWE.com has learned that The Bella Twins have been fired from WWE. As previously reported on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, The Bella Twins decided to let their contracts expire. Click here to view the full announcement. [...]
Wrestling News World readers CJ Blaze and Fernando sent word that Damien Sandow has been added as an official WWE roster member over on dot com. Fernando also noted that “Ravishing” Rick Rude is available in the Alumni section. [...]
- Mike Buda of SportstownChicago conducted new interviews with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Beth Phoenix on Saturday. You can check them out at this link. - WWE has announced the July 2nd edition of Raw Supershow will take place from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas. - WWE issued the following press release about [...]
Last week’s go-home to WWE Extreme Rules episode of Smackdown did a 1.74 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,680,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]
Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -I’m still of the belief that it is merely a matter of when and not if that Dolph Ziggler breaks through to main event status on a regular basis. He’s highly athletic and has excellent skills. -Watching the continued maturation and [...]
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