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Hornswoggle Says He’s The Mascot For Team Teddy At Wrestlemania; Updated Match Participants

- Hornswoggle wrote the following on Twitter: As the official mascot for #TeamTeddy, I’m happy to be waving the flag against #TeamClownShoes! #WrestleMania — Hornswoggle (@wwehornswoggle) March 24, 2012 The 12-man tag team match for control of the brands now looks like this: Team Teddy (Santino Marella (captain), R-Truth, Kofi Kingston, Zack Ryder, The Great Khali [...]

March 25, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

David Otunga Takes A Shot At Impact’s Ratings; Austin Aries Shoots Back

- The following is from the official Twitter account of David Otunga: If imitation is the highest form of flattery, I’m flatter than Impact’s ratings right now.#OtungaLaw — David Otunga (@DavidOtunga) March 23, 2012 - Austin Aries shot back with the following Tweet: Shocked @DavidOtunga took time to comment on @ImpactWrestling. I’d think he’d want [...]

March 25, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 34

Miami Herald Writer Calls WWE Talent “The Biggest Clowns In Sports”; Photo Of The Undertaker’s Shaved Head

- Greg Cote has a new editorial online over on The Miami Herald’s website that is titled “Fans take Miami Dolphins about as seriously as the WWE lately.” He also calls WWE talent “the biggest clowns in sports.” You can read it at this link. - If you’re wondering what The Undertaker looked like when [...]

March 25, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 23

The Rock Discusses Why He Returned To WWE, Conversation With Sheamus

The Wausau Daily Herald has a new article featuring quotes from The Rock where he talks about returning to WWE for Wrestlemania XXVIII. “They know that I’m back, not for money, not because I like being on the road, but because I love the business,” Rock told the publication. “The energy level is different this [...]

March 25, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

JR Discusses “Once In A Lifetime: Rock vs. Cena,” Working With Paul Heyman, Those Who Urge Him To Quit WWE, More

 Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -WWE friends who have seen the Cena/Rock TV special in its entirety that airs on many the NBC Universal platforms next week have raved about the one hour broadcast. I’ve been privileged to see several snippets of the show and [...]

March 25, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

More On Evan Bourne’s Severe Foot Injury

As we reported earlier here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Evan Bourne suffered a severe foot injury in a car accident on Monday. Below are more Tweets from the Twitter account of Bourne: Another shot of my injury…so rotten.I’m gonna be bitter about this for a little while yfrog.com/oblsuwrj — airbourne(@findevan) March 24, 2012 I have a cast [...]

March 24, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

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

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

March 24, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Watch Last Night’s Smackdown Here; What Did You Think Of This Week’s Show?

Embedded in the video below is last night’s Smackdown courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: [...]

March 24, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Jerry Lawler Attending Movie Premiere In Miami On Wednesday; Watch An Interview Lawler Did About His Role In The Flick Here

Jerry Lawler will be attending the world premiere of the horror comedy “Girls Gone Dead” this Wednesday at the Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road in South Beach Miami. The film will be released by E One in North America on July 17, 2012. For more on the film, go to http://www.girlsgonedeadmovie.com/. You can watch an [...]

March 24, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Evan Bourne Suffers A Broken Foot; Posts Graphic Pictures To Twitter

Evan Bourne, who is now eligible to return to WWE TV after his second suspension, posted the following on his Twitter account: I hate throw out bad news but I must.I was in an accident Monday and mangled my foot.Sorry to delay the comeback, I’m down but not out! — airbourne(@findevan) March 24, 2012 He [...]

March 24, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 13

Watch The Latest Smackdown Backstage Fallout Here

The latest episode of Backstage Fallout from this week’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]

March 24, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Big Daddy V Rumor Killer; WWE Announces Live Event In Delaware

- Big Daddy V is reportedly booked on a tour in Georgetown, Guyana over Wrestlemania XXVIII weekend so reports that he would be available for WWE Fan Axxess are apparently incorrect. I apologize for the error. - WWE has announced a May 12th live event from the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware on [...]

March 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Layla Returns To The Ring At Last Night’s FCW Show

Layla continues to make progress towards her return to WWE television as she worked last night’s Florida Championship Wrestling show in Tampa. Layla tamed with Audrey Marie in a match against Sofia Cortez & Paige. From what I understand Layla looked good and people were talking about some face-paced moves she added to her arsenal. [...]

March 23, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 5

Wrigleyville Pizzeria To Serve Another CM Punk-Inspired Pizza; Watch A Message From The Triple H Puppet Here

Dimo’s Pizza (formerly Ian’s Pizza, when they released the GTS Pizza), a pizzeria in Wrigleyville, will be serving another CM Punk-inspired pizza for a limited time, the Anaconda Vice Pizza, starting the week of March 26. The pizza reflects Punk’s switch to vegan eating habits, and features black beans, Upton’s chorizo seitan, vegan bacon bits, [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 6

Jerry Lawler, Booker T, & Jeff Hardy Discuss Their Experiences With The Annual WrestleMania Art Auction

The Miami Herald has a new article up in which Jerry Lawler, Booker T, & Jeff Hardy discuss the annual WrestleMania Charity Art Auction and more. In the following excerpt, Lawler discusses working with Booker T for the art auction: “Last year [in Atlanta], it was funny, too. I had heard Booker T say he [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

John Cena Releases New Training Video; New Big Show Interview

-John Cena posted the following video, embedded below, on his Twitter account of himself bench pressing 435 pounds during training for his match with The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII: -The Miami Herald has a new interview up with The Big Show, who discusses changes his focus from basketball to wrestling, moving to Miami from Tampa, [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

WWE Studios Teaming Up With Anchor Bay Films To Co-Distribute “The Day”

- The following press release hit the wire today, announcing the deal between WWE Studios and Anchor Bay Films to co-distribute “The Day.”: STAMFORD, Conn., Mar 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – WWE® Studios and Anchor Bay Films today announced a partnership to co-distribute the provocative action thriller, The Day. WWE Studios secured the U.S. distribution [...]

March 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Watch Previews For “Once In A Lifetime: The Rock vs. John Cena” Here

The official WWE website has uploaded a preview of the upcoming one-hour special, Once in a Lifetime: The Rock vs. John Cena, and has posted two clips on their official YouTube channel, embedded below: [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Tickets For No Way Out & The 25th Annual WWE SummerSlam On Sale Tomorrow

The official WWE website has announced that SummerSlam tickets will go on sale tomorrow, March 24, at 1 PM ET. Tickets for the returning No Way Out pay-per-view will also go on sale on March 24, at 10 AM ET. No Way Out will be held June 17 at the Izod Center at the Meadowlands, [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Watch The Latest Episode Of Z! True Long Island Story With Zack Ryder Here

Episode #58 of “Z! True Long Island Story” with Zack Ryder is embedded in the video below: [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 4

Luke Robinson Says He Outperformed Andy Leavine & The Other Tough Enough Contestants

Spoilers: An IWC Podcast sent in the following: Luke Robinson, the runner up of the latest season of Tough Enough, recently participated in an interview in which he says that he outperformed Andy Leavine, the winner, and the other contestants. He also discusses getting the opportunity to work with Tony Atlas, working on the independent [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Ted DiBiase Gives An Injury Update & Reveals His Plans For WrestleMania XXVIII

The PR firm of Ted DiBiase sent in the following video: Ted DiBiase, Jr. gave a health update on his official YouTube channel as he recovers from shoulder surgery and a broken ankle. Ted discusses such things as where he is currently at with his recovery, a timeline for his return to the wrestling ring, [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Bret Hart Explains Why He Never Faced Hulk Hogan In 1993

Arda Ocal sent in the following: In part 3 of of the sit down interview with Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) and Bret Hart (@BretHart), The Hitman talks about why he never faced Hulk Hogan in WWE in 1993. The short answer is, “Hogan was scared”. Bret digs deeper and the response is quite interesting! Part 3 [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Weekend WWE Schedule – Five Live Events, The Go-Home To Wrestlemania Raw Supershow, Seeking Reports

It’s a busy weekend for WWE as it’s also the final live event loop before Wrestlemania XXVIII. Below is this weekend’s schedule: Raw: Tonight from the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Florida (more info) Saturday from the Coliseo De Puerto Rico Jose M. Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico (more info) Sunday from the Time Warner [...]

March 23, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Developmental Talent On Twitter; WWE Releasing “WWE Hall Of Fame 2012 – The Music” On iTunes

- WWE has created a new official Twitter list with developmental talent at this link. (Thanks to WNW reader Patrick Peralta for sending this in.) - Wrestling News World reader Daniel Hill reporting: On March 26th, WWE will be releasing ‘WWE Hall Of Fame 2012 – The Music’ on iTunes, it features some tracks which could [...]

March 23, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 0

JR Discusses The Lack Of Young Talent In WrestleMania Main Events, John Cena & The Rock’s Focus For Their Match, WrestleMania Buyrate Estimates, More

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -Q..Why aren’t there more 20 something’s in WM28 main events?  Maybe because the 20 something’s have yet to distinguish themselves. Likely some of same whiners complaining about @TheRock returning. -I’d suggest Rock and Cena are much more motivated about [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Edge Recalls Funny In-Ring Prank With Owen Hart, Several FCW Talents Join Twitter

-WNW reader Arda Ocal sent in the following: In a classic #Aftermath Radio interview with Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) and Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas), WWE Hall of Famer Edge recalls a funny moment in a tag team match between Edge and Christian and Jeff Jarrett/Owen Hart where Jarrett/Hart decided to play a little rib involving clown noses. [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 2

Items For WrestleMania XXVIII Online Charity Auction Now Available For Bidding

The WrestleMania XXVIII Online Charity Auction is officially underway. Proceeds from the event benefit children’s oncology care at the Sylvester Comprehensive Care Center at the University of Miami and the bidding period will last until April 2 at 11 PM ET. Along with artwork of John Cena and The Rock, autographed iconic photographs of Shawn [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

Mick Foley, Kofi Kingston, & The Bella Twins Take Part In Wreath-Laying Ceremony At Arlington National Cemetery

The official WWE YouTube channel has posted footage of Mick Foley, Kofi Kingston, & The Bella Twins participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, and video is embedded below: [...]

March 23, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Interesting John Cena Interview; Florida Championship Wrestling Adds New TV Tapings

- Wrestling News World reader Jeff sent this in… I came across this lengthy John Cena interview the other day talking about The Rock and the wrestling business in general. I’ve listened to a lot of Cena interviews in the past and this has to be the most interesting interview I’ve heard. Click here to [...]

March 22, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 1

Watch Today’s WWE Superstars Here

Today’s edition of WWE Superstars is embedded in the video below courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

March 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

New John Cena Training Video, WWE Programming In Canada, Big Daddy V & Iron Sheik Coming To Miami For Wrestlemania Weekend

- John Cena posted the following video on Twitter: - The Score in Canada will air a 3-hour block of WWE programming leading up to Wrestlemania XXVIII on April 1, 2012. Below is the schedule courtesy of our old pal Devin Cutting: 

4 PM (ET) – Once In A Lifetime-Rock/Cena Special 5 PM (ET) – [...]

March 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

John Morrison Says The Door Is Open For Him To Return To WWE

Phil Strum of the Poughkeepsie Journal has a new article online featuring quotes from John Morrison to promote a Northeast Wrestling show he’s on in the city on Friday. In the piece, Morrison speaks on his relationship with WWE: “The door is open to go back,” Hennigan said of his current relationship with WWE. “I [...]

March 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Sacred Heart University Naming New Student Commons In Honor Of Linda McMahon; Details On The Next Live Smackdown

- TheDay.com is reporting that Sacred Heart University will name its new student commons in honor of Board of Trustees member Linda McMahon. McMahon, who is in the midst of a second run for US Senate, provided a $5 million gift to the university for capital projects. The commons will be dedicated at 10 AM [...]

March 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Outside The Ring” With The Miz Here

The official WWE YouTube channel has uploaded the fourth episode of the Outside The Ring series. In this episode,The Miz gives an inside look of his Sirius XM show, First And Awesome. The video is embedded below: [...]

March 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Watch Chris Jericho On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Here

Chris Jericho was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night on NBC to promote Wrestlemania XXVIII. The interview is now online and available in the video embedded below: If you are unable to watch the video in the player above, click here. [...]

March 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Paul Bearer Confirmed For WWE Fan Axxess; How Linda McMahon Is Looking In Polls

- Paul Bearer has confirmed he will be at WWE Fan Axxess in “The Undertaker’s Graveyard” on March 30th, March 31st and April 1st. The following is from his official Twitter account: I will be appearing at WRESTLEMANIA XXVIII AXXESS – bit.ly/yBRDVC twitter.com/wweURNiverse/s… — Paul Bearer (@wweURNiverse) March 21, 2012 Thanks to Wrestling News World [...]

March 22, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

John Cena Says He’s Trying To Change The WWE Title Design, Names Future Stars & His One Dream Opponent, More

John Cena recently participated in an interview on Mix106.1 in Philadelphia and discussed the current WWE Title design, his influences, future stars in the company, which Superstar he’d like a match with in any era (besides The Rock), and more. Cena says that the current “Spinner” WWE Title design is the most requested and sold [...]

March 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 27

Full Impact Wrestling Taping Results For Tonight

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. [...]

March 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 3

CM Punk Shoots The Puck At Chicago Blackhawks Game

CM Punk went with Colt Cabana to a Chicago Blackhawks game and got an opportunity to “Shoot the Puck” during intermission in front of the fans. Video of his attempt is embedded below: [...]

March 22, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5