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Smackdown Rating

Last week’s Smackdown did a 2.15 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 3,103,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Photo Of An Injured Ted DiBiase With The Million Dollar Man

Ted DiBiase is having a photo captain contest on his official Facebook page. Ted is featured with his father, “Million Dollar” Man Ted DiBiase, who has lost nearly 40 pounds.  Ted is shown with his leg in a cast as he is currently dealing with an ankle injury he suffered last week. You can view [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

WWE.com Pulls Article Comparing Kobe Bryant & Cody Rhodes Due To Plagiarism?

Wrestling News World reader Dale Dobson reporting: There was a “Who wore it best” article put up on WWE.com Friday afternoon concerning Kobe Bryant and WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. The article went on to compare the two and they’re similar protective face masks. It has been pulled from the WWE website recently since the [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Watch The Latest WWE Vintage Collection Here

This week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection is embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Craig for sending us the video link. [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Seth Rollins Works WWE Dark Match; Tonight’s Raw Supershow Attendance

- Seth Rollins beat Michael McGillicutty in a dark match prior to tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow taping from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Rollins, formerly known as Tyler Black in Ring of Honor, was on the road with the Smackdown crew this weekend. - I’m told tonight’s Raw Supershow is a legit sellout [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Chris Jericho Appearing On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon; Tonight’s Loaded Raw Supershow

- Chris Jericho is scheduled to appear on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on March 21, 2012. Expect him to be promoting Wrestlemania XXVIII as the show airs at 12:35 AM EDT on NBC. - Tonight’s edition of WWE Raw Supershow will feature live appearances from The Rock, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker. The Rock [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

Watch Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero Promote Tonight’s Raw Supershow Here

Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero appeared on Fox 8 News in Cleveland today to promote tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow in the city. You can view the appearance embedded in the video below: [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Former TNA Star Backstage At Raw Supershow

Former TNA star Chase Stevens is backstage at tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow in Cleveland, Ohio. Stevens is best known for his work with Andy Douglas as the tag team The Naturals. He has had WWE tryouts in the past. [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Mark Henry Advertised For Upcoming Raw Live Event; Watch Kassius Ohno’s Debut Promo Here

- Mark Henry is being advertised in a match against John Cena for the May 5, 2012 WWE Raw live event from the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho vs. Alberto Del Rio is also advertised.  Don’t read too much into this, however, the currently creative mindset is worth noting. - Wrestling [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 5

Jacob Novak Says He Was Released Due To Injury, Comments On Low Pay To Developmental Talent

WWE NXT Rookie Jacob Novak has resurfaced talking about how much WWE developmental workers are paid. Below is an excerpt from an interview he did with HawkeyeNews.net: “Wrestlers get paid way less than people think,” he explained. “I started out making only 500 dollars a week for the FCW. It’s just kind of weird to [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Report: WWE Video Game Title Delayed

GameBandits.com is reporting that THQ will not release the prospective WWE Brawl video game title this year. The company reportedly confirmed in a Tweet to one of their followers that they are “focused strictly” on WWE ’13. Embedded in the video below is a preview of the game: [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Control Of The Brands To Be Determined In 12-Man Tag Team Match At Wrestlemania XXVIII

WWE announced via a “legal letter” from the “Board of Directors” that there will be a six-on-six 12-Man Tag Team match at Wrestlemania XXVIII to determine whether the control of the brands will go to Teddy Long or John Laurinaitis. Teams will be announced on television leading up to Wrestlemania. Richard Reacts: This is exactly [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 35

Kevin Nash/Wrestlemania XXVIII Update – Personalized Video Autographs On Sale

- Kevin Nash asked us to post the following: Kevin Nash ‘Mania Update, Personalized Video Autographs On Sale If you’re heading to Miami for WrestleMania 28, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman will be hosting their second annual pre-party that Friday night. The party will be at Oceans Ten and starts at 8pm. Come party with [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

WWE Raw In Buffalo, Trish Speaks On Sex Appeal In Women’s MMA, Fan Mosaics Creating A Photo Mosaic Featuring WWE Stars

- SLAM! Wrestling has a new article online covering yesterday’s WWE Raw live event from the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Click here to read it. - Fighters.com has a new article online where Trish Stratus speaks out on sex appeal in women’s MMA. You can read it at this link. - The [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Watch Episode 7 Of WWE Download With Dolph Ziggler Here

Episode 7 of “WWE Download” with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below: [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE Uses Video Promos At Weekend Live Event, WWE Divas On “Extra,” Raw Supershow Coverage

- WWE aired video promos from World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton at yesterday’s Smackdown live event in Kalamazoo, Michigan, promoting their main event match for the evening that also included Big Show. - The Bella Twins and Alicia Fox were filmed at The Grove in Los Angeles last Thursday for a segment on [...]

March 12, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

WWE.com Gets Redesigned – New Roster Pages, Extensive Collection Of Classic Videos, More

The official WWE website has been redesigned. The homepage has an increased focus on social networking, including a Twitter feed of WWE talent at the bottom. In addition, each Superstar’s roster page has been redesigned, a new comments section has been added, and more. The new Classics section also includes classic clips and matches from [...]

March 11, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

WWE PPVs To Be Available On iPhone & iPad, Starting With WrestleMania XXVIII

The official WWE website announced today that WrestleMania XXVIII will be available for purchase as a stream on iPhone and iPad. Reservations for purchasing the show are now being accepted on the website. Click here for more information. Thanks to WNW reader Logan Walker for sending in this story. [...]

March 11, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 3

JR Discusses Ric Flair Appearing At The WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, Warrior’s Induction Chances, Jealousy In The Locker Room Over The Rock’s Return, More

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -What will it take to get Warrior in the WWE HOF? I don’t know but I know that attempting to barter additional video projects such as a DVD, etc likely won’t get it done. I’m not in that loop, luckily, but basic, logical [...]

March 11, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 11

WWE Bringing Back No Way Out Pay-Per-View?

It looks like there are preliminary plans to resurrect the WWE No Way Out pay-per-view. The newly-designed WWE website lists No Way Out under “shows” after Money in the Bank but before SummerSlam. This would make it WWE’s July pay-per-view that was listed as “to be determined.” At this point nothing is confirmed but you [...]

March 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 26

Former WWE Talent Does Motion Capture Work For WWE ’13

GameBandits.com has an article on Angela Fong (formerly Savannah) and David Hart Smith doing motion capture work for the new WWE ’13 video game. Fong worked in WWE’s developmental system from 2008 to 2010 and had brief roles on ECW and WWE NXT as a member of the broadcast team.  She was released from WWE in [...]

March 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Madusa Says She Recently Got A Call From WWE

Madusa wrote on Facebook that she recently got a call from WWE. Apparently the company wants to interview her for material for the WWE Network although she didn’t reveal the details behind the call. Madusa, also known as Alundra Blayze, is a monster truck driver and former WWE Women’s Champion. She infamously threw the WWF [...]

March 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 11

Watch Episode #6 Of Are You Serious Here

Episode #6 of Are You Serious with Road Dogg and Josh Mathews is embedded in the video below: [...]

March 11, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

Hall Of Famers Featured On This Week’s WWE Vintage Collection

Below is a summary of last night’s airing of WWE Vintage Collection from our old pal Devin Cutting: Mil Mascaras vs. Galaxian One WCW Saturday Night – February 3rd, 1990 The Junkyard Dog’s WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Video The Junkyard Dog vs. Adrian Adonis WWF Prime Time Wrestling – December 23rd, 1986 The Iron [...]

March 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

New WWE Referee Debuts; Fans Excited For Wrestlemania XXVIII In Miami

- A new WWE referee made their television debut on this week’s Raw Supershow. Brian Nguyen was the official in Eve vs. Alicia Fox. Nguyen has officiated the past couple of years in Florida Championship Wrestling as Ryan Tran. - WWE posted the following video on their official YouTube channel: “WWE Presents” – Hang out [...]

March 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Watch Last Night’s Smackdown Here – What Did You Think Of The Show?

Embedded in the video below is last night’s episode of 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 or Tweet us your thoughts @wnwnews: [...]

March 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Watch The Latest Episode Of Foreign Exchange With Santino Marella Here

- Episode six of Foreign Exchange with Santino Marella is embedded in the video below: [...]

March 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Good News & Bad News For Ted DiBiase – Undergoing Shoulder Surgery, Gets To See His Baby Boy In 4D

- Ted DiBiase won’t have surgery on his ankle but he will undergo surgery on his shoulder while he is out. The following is from DiBiase’s official Twitter: Well, looks like I’m going under the knife after all. It’s not my ankle, it’s my shoulder. I’ve been working through a lot of pain for…. — [...]

March 10, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Watch Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of The Miz On USA’s Psych Here

The official WWE YouTube channel has two previews up of The Miz‘s upcoming appearance on Psych this Wednesday at 10 PM ET/9 PM CT on the USA Network, embedded below: [...]

March 10, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Dolph Ziggler Discusses Not Having A WrestleMania Match Yet, His Feelings On John Cena vs. The Rock, Comparisons To WWE Legends, More

Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) of theScore Television Network interviewed WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler and sent in the following. Below are highlights: - Not knowing why he doesn’t have a match booked yet at WrestleMania but wanting only even a short amount of time so he can steal the show - Why most of the WWE locker [...]

March 9, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 7

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 9, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

The Miz & James Roday Switching Jobs Next Week – Roday On Raw, Miz On Psych; Chat With The Miz Live On Wednesday Night

In addition to James Roday of Psych guest starring on Monday’s edition of WWE Raw Supershow, The Miz will appear on Psych next Wednesday at 10/9c on the USA Network. Below is a promo video for Monday’s Raw Supershow: The Miz will also be chatting live while the show airs on Wednesday night. For more information [...]

March 9, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Shawn Michaels Visiting WWE Legends House

- The following is from the official Twitter account of Shawn Michaels: At the airport headed to LA to visit/fish w/ the “Legends House”. I’m a bit scared:-)Truthfully, I can’t wait to see them all. Will be fun! — Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) March 9, 2012   [...]

March 9, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 1

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

Embedded in the video below is the latest episode of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder: [...]

March 9, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 6

Watch Shawn Michaels’ TV Show Online; WWE Exec At ROTH Conference

- All episodes of Shawn Michaels’ MacMillian River Adventures are now online at MRAHunting.com. Season two will air this July on the Outdoor Channel and will include episodes featuring Steve Austin and Jim Ross. (Thanks to WNW reader Jose Acero for their help with this information.) - WWE issued the following press release: STAMFORD, Conn., [...]

March 9, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 3

Weekend WWE Schedule – Raw Up North, Smackdown In Michigan, Next Week’s TVs

Below is this weekend’s WWE schedule: Raw: Tonight from the RICOH Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (more info) Saturday from the John Labatt Centre London, Ontario, Canada (more info) Sunday from the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York (more info) Smackdown: Saturday from the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan (more info) [...]

March 9, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Watch This Week’s WWE Superstars Here

Embedded in the video below is this week’s WWE Superstars, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

March 8, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Ted DiBiase Says He Has A Torn Ligament & Small Break But No Torn Tendon

Ted DiBiase posted the following injury update on Twitter: Update: torn ligament and small break, but NO torn tendon which means no surgery! Again, thank you all for your encouragement!! — Ted DiBiase Jr. (@TedDiBiase) March 8, 2012 DiBiase suffered the injury Tuesday night in a match against Jinder Mahal that was taped for this [...]

March 8, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Nigel McGuinness Starts Kickstarter Project To Fund Documentary Of His Retirement Tour

Nigel McGuinness (who competed under the name Desmond Wolfe during his time with TNA) is currently trying to raise $32,000 by April 9 in order to produce a documentary of his retirement tour, titled The Last of McGuinness. He is doing the fundraising through Kickstarter, a website in which those interested can pledge money and [...]

March 8, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 3

JR Discusses The Celebrity Wing Of The WWE Hall Of Fame, Future Main Eventers & Who The Best Super Heavyweight Ever Is, More

Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. Below are some highlights: -What is the ‘Celeb Wing’ of the WWE HOF? I’ve always viewed it as a honorary award. It should not be compared to the standard, WWE HOF induction. For example, to ask how Drew Carey can be in the HOF and Randy [...]

March 8, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 9