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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
- 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 [...]
- 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 [...]
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: [...]
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. [...]
- 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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
- 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 [...]
- 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 [...]
Episode 7 of “WWE Download” with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below: [...]
- 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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Episode #6 of Are You Serious with Road Dogg and Josh Mathews is embedded in the video below: [...]
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 [...]
- 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 [...]
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: [...]
- Episode six of Foreign Exchange with Santino Marella is embedded in the video below: [...]
- 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…. — [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
The latest episode of Backstage Fallout from this week’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]
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 [...]
- 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 [...]
Embedded in the video below is the latest episode of Z! True Long Island Story with Zack Ryder: [...]
- 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., [...]
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) [...]
Embedded in the video below is this week’s WWE Superstars, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]