- WWE is playing up the kiss between John Cena and Eve Torres with a Zack Ryder interview on dot com. You can read it and watch a video at this link. - Kelly Kelly was nominated in the “Favorite Buttkicker” category for a Nickelodeon Kids Choice award. Click here to view here profile. (Thanks [...]
February 17, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- Wrestling News world reader Logan Walker sent word WWE has posted footage of yesterday’s Wrestlemania XXIX announcement in New Jersey on their official YouTube channel. You can watch it embedded in the video below: - Wrestling News World reader Fernando sent this in… Besides Kassius Ohno (Chris Hero), Florida Championship Wrestling features some new [...]
February 17, 2012
Richard Gray
NXT Wrestling, WWE News
Embedded in the video below is this week’s WWE Superstars, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
February 16, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
- Wrestling News World reader Robi sent word that CM Punk has been nominated for Most Metal Athlete for Revolver Magazine’s 2012 Golden Gods Awards. Punk will go up against MMA star Gina Carano, motocross racer, Brian Deegan, MLB star Evan Longoria, NBA player Dirk Nowitzki and NFL star Mitch Petrus. Go here for more. [...]
February 16, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- Former Ring of Honor star Chris Hero is working as Kassius Ohno in WWE’s Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory. You can view his biography at this link. - Evan Bourne has been removed from the WWE Raw Supershow opener which doesn’t bode well for his future in the company. I reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com [...]
February 16, 2012
Richard Gray
NXT Wrestling, WWE News
The following images, featuring Randy Savage and Randy Orton, have been posted to the official WWE Games Facebook page and the WWE THQ website, hinting at “getting closer to something” on February 21: [...]
February 16, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Former Ring of Honor star Chris Hero has officially been added to the Florida Championship Wrestling roster, under the name Kassius Ohno. Hero was signed by WWE earlier this month. Click here to view his roster page. [...]
February 16, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
The Rock announced at today’s Wrestlemania XXIX press conference that he will appear at next year’s show from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This will mark three consecutive Wrestlemania appearances for The Rock who was the guest host of Wrestlemania XXVII last year and of course will main event Wrestlemania XXVIII this year [...]
February 16, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was joined by Vince McMahon, New York Giants President John Mara, New York Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson, NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta and WWE’s John Saboor to announce today that Wrestlemania XXVIX will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on April 7, 2013. [...]
February 16, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Embedded in the video below is last night’s WWE NXT in its entirety, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
February 16, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Slim Jim recently conducted an interview with Eve, in which she discussed her friends in the Divas’ locker room, what inspired her to become a WWE Diva, and more. The interview is embedded below: [...]
February 15, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
The official logo for WrestleMania 29 at MetLife Stadium has been released by WWE, and is posted below: [...]
February 15, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Tickets for Mick Foley‘s WrestleMania Weekend Raffle to benefit RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, are on sale until March 15 at 11:00 AM ET. Tickets are $2 each with a minimum purchase of 5 tickets. The grand prize announced is as follows: Winner and a guest will receive 2 Club Level seats to [...]
February 15, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
The official WWE website has announced that WrestleMania 29 will take place on April 7, 2013 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, confirming earlier reports. A press conference will be held tomorrow at the stadium at 11:00 AM, led by Vince McMahon, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, New York Giants President & CEO [...]
February 15, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
NJBiz.com is reporting that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will announce on Thursday that Wrestlemania 29 will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The news comes as no surprise as news first leaked last month when Triple H was in town to meet with city and state officials about hosting the show. [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Jim Ross has a new blog entry available on his official website. In it, he gives his thoughts on Monday’s WWE Raw Supershow and reaction to Santino Marella replacing Randy Orton in the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match. Below is an excerpt: The HHH/HBK in ring segment was compelling. I could have listened all night to [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
The latest edition of WWE Inbox is now online. You can watch it embedded in the video below: “WWE Inbox” – Episode 3 [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
The following matches have been announced for Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view: Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship - World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan defending against Big Show, WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, The Great Khali, Wade Barrett & Santino Marella Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship - WWE Champion CM Punk [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE Studios has partnered with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment to release three films that will be DVD premiere titles, Deadline.com reported today. The first film is called The Marine: Homefront and will be the latest installment of the franchise that started with the 2006 Fox theatrical release of The Marine that starred John Cena [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
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. [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
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. [...]
February 15, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Randy Orton suffered a concussion during his singles match against Big Show (in which Daniel Bryan interfered) at last night’s WWE Raw Supershow from San Diego, California. Orton will not be medically cleared to compete by Sunday and as a result will be unable to participate in the Smackdown Elimination Chamber match for the World [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Embedded in the videos below are several video highlights from last night’s edition of 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: Shawn Michaels makes a case for Triple H Eve tells Zack Ryder that she just [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Last night’s go-home to Elimination Chamber edition of WWE Raw Supershow did a 3.0 cable rating off hours of 2.91 and 3.09 with an average viewing audience of 4,118,000 viewers on the USA Network. Raw Ratings Archive [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Both Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio were at last night’s Raw Supershow in San Diego, California. Del Rio returned to WWE over the weekend but didn’t wrestle as he’s not cleared from his torn groin injury. Mysterio, who is targeting a return at Wrestlemania XXVIII, lives in the city and was visiting. [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Mark Henry will soon be a Hall of Famer as it was announced today the International Sports Hall of Fame will induct the former World Heavyweight Champion and 2002 Arnold Classic World’s Strongest Man into their Hall of Fame on March 3rd in Columbus, Ohio. Henry will join Randy Courture, Chuck Wepner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- The following is from the official Twitter account of Mick Foley: Wow, sincerely hope @ZackRyder is going to be ok. – that looked like a nasty landing. Ankles, knees, spine all looked to be in jeopardy. — Mick Foley (@realMickFoley) February 14, 2012 Yeah, @JoeystylesI’m legit concerned for @zackryder. There’s just way too much [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
To answer many of you that have wondered, The Undertaker did indeed cut his hair last year (as shown in the vignette last night on Raw Supershow) and was wearing a wig when he appeared last week. I haven’t heard if he plans on working Wrestlemania XXVIII in the wig but we should find out [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- The post-Smackdown footage that WWE showed last night on Raw Supershow is online at this link. - The official WWE website has a backstage interview with Shawn Michaels that you can watch at this link. Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Patrick Peralta for sending this in. - The latest edition of Backstage Fallout [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE has announced that the Smackdown brand will be going to Japan for the first time in three years on August 9th and August 10th. An announcement by Smackdown General Manager Theodore Long is embedded below: Thanks to WNW reader Hiroaki Kawafuji for sending this in. [...]
February 14, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
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 Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The following advertisement has been airing locally: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton is scheduled for Smackdown, and two dark match main events are advertised: Daniel Bryan vs. The Big Show for the World Heavyweight [...]
February 13, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
- Beth Phoenix will defend the WWE Divas Championship against Tamina Snuka (yes, a name change WWE is playing up as part of her push) at WWE Elimination Chamber this Sunday. Elimination Chamber will take place Sunday from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. - Pittsburgh [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
It was announced on tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow that this week’s Smackdown will feature World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton. WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown tomorrow night from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. If you’re attending and would be interested in providing us with text-message updates, send your name and [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Shawn Michaels is being advertised locally for the March 5th edition of Raw Supershow from the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The show will be loaded as The Undertaker and The Rock are also advertised as are all three for the following week’s Raw Supershow from Cleveland, Ohio. [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Last week’s Smackdown did a 2.17 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 3,261,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
The latest episode of WWE Download with Dolph Ziggler is embedded in the video below courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE has announced the following matches for tonight’s Raw Supershow: Randy Orton vs. Big Show CM Punk vs. The Miz Dolph Ziggler vs. R-Truth Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s Raw Supershow at the top of the hour here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
WNW reader Fernando sent word that Kevin Nash has been added to the Alumni section of the official WWE website. Nash went on to explain on his Twitter account today: Punk,Cena got Raw covered.While I have my couch covered.My 15 year old so needs a Dad way more than RAW needs big sexy. — Kevin [...]
February 13, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
WWE Champion CM Punk is featured in an episode of Gracie Breakdown where he helps Rener Gracie analyze Royce Gracie vs. Dan Severn from UFC 4 in 1994. I’m not sure when it was filmed but it was posted on YouTube today. You can view embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling News World [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- An official announcement is expected to be made on Wednesday regarding the location of Wrestlemania 29. While I cannot provide 100% confirmation the word is WWE will announce the show will be held from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. - Alberto Del Rio hasn’t received clearance to wrestle yet which is why [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News