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We reported last week here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com that former WWE employee Andrew Green was suing WWE and The Big Show over a backstage incident at Royal Rumble. Green’s wife, Staci, is also listed as a plaintiff in the suit filed in the Superior Court of the state of Arizona. The following claims are listed in [...]
WWE composer Jim Johnston is a popular man these days, especially given the fact Fandango’s “ChaChaLaLa” charted in the United Kingdom. You can watch Johnston play the theme on the piano in a new video posted by WWE at this link. You can also watch in the video embedded below: [...]
Jim Ross has a new blog entry on his official website. Below are the highlights: @steveaustinBSR predicts that @WWEFandango will be IC Champion within a few months. It might not take that long but I could also see Fandango winning the US Title as well at some point. Stars become stars over the long haul [...]
This week’s WWE Raw will take place Monday night from the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Dot com looks at the following in their “Five-Point Preview” Dance like no one’s watching – The Fandango craze is among us Feeding time – What’s next for Ryback after attacking John Cena? The 1 in 21-0 – The [...]
Austin Makes Fandango Prediction WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin made a bold prediction regarding Fandango over the weekend. The following is from Austin’s verified Twitter account: BOLD PREDICTION-FANDANGO WILL BE IC CHAMP WITHIN 6-8 MONTHS.#WWE You heard it here first.#steveaustinshow — Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) April 14, 2013 Ryback Training With Boxer Ryback is now [...]
The Marine 3 Update Wrestling News World reader Sharon sent word that The Marine 3: Homefront starring The Miz made Home Media Magazine’s “Top 20 Rentals” chart at #11. You can view the chart at this link. CM Punk at UFC Show CM Punk was with Chael Sonnen at the Ultimate Fighter Finale on Saturday. [...]
Wrestling News World reader Daniel purchased the Wrestlemania 29 Webcast from dot com but was unable to watch due to technical difficulties. His request for a refund was denied. The following was sent to him via email: Hello, Thank you for your purchase of WrestleMania XXIX. We apologize for the technical difficulties that you experienced [...]
Interviews With Paul Heyman & Hornswoggle Brian Soscia has new interviews with Paul Heyman and Hornswoggle embedded in the videos below: WWE Vintage Collection Devin Cutting transcribed this week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection: Sgt. Slaughter & Andre The Giant vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff (WWF House Show – 10/16/1984 – East Rutherford, [...]
The Rock confirmed on Twitter Saturday morning that he will not have surgery to reattach the torn tendons to his pelvis following the injury suffered in his WWE title match against John Cena at Wrestlemania 29 last Sunday. Rock has already resumed training and is preparing to shoot his next movie “Hercules.” Rock Tweeted: Injury [...]
Bruno Meets X-Pac Bruno Sammartino met Sean “X-Pac” Waltman at the Wrestlemania 29 After Party. You can check out a video at this link or embedded in the video below: PETA Joins Fandangoing Craze PETA is Fandangoing for animals. Check out their video at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
Kofi Gets a Win Kofi Kingston hyped his first Smackdown win of 2013 in this week’s episode of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: Stephanie McMahon’s New Entrance Video Stephanie McMahon’s new entrance video with the theme music “Queendom” is now online at this link [...]
Brian Soscia has a new video interview online with Brodus Clay where he discusses working as Snoop’s bodyguard and why he didn’t come into WWE as a “killer monster.” You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
Dot com has a fascinating photo gallery now online on the new WWE title belt. The photos show proposed designs before the company settled on the new design now around John Cena’s waist. You can view the gallery at this link. [...]
WWE Smackdown Results – (4/12/13) Results by: Adam W. of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! The show begins with a teaser of things to come tonight. Triple H is set to appear tonight. Also, Dolph Ziggler is now the currently holder of the World Heavyweight Championship. Tonight, he will be set to appear to [...]
Entertaining Wrestlemania Sign New Jersey 101.5 features a snippet on a funny/sad sign in the crowd at Wrestlemania 29 last Sunday. A woman is shown with a sign that reads “My Cheatin Husband’s in 129 Row 31 Seat 7-8 (With the home wrecker).” You can check it out at this link. Jim Ross Targets [...]
Shawn Michaels will lead the field to the green flag for this weekend’s NRA-sponsored NASCAR race. Below is the official press release: SHAWN MICHAELS AT NRA 500 FORT WORTH, Texas (April 10, 2012) – After a career of driving opponents to the mat in professional wrestling rings with his signature “Sweet Chin Music” finishing move, [...]
WWE Running in Taiwan WWE is running a show from the Linco Stadium in Taipei, Taiwan on July 6th, 2013 at 6 PM. Tickets go on sale April 16th. No One Lives Trailer The “red band” trailer for the upcoming WWE Studios film “No One Lives” is available at this link. You can also watch [...]
This week’s episode of The JBL & Cole Show is now online at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
The Houston Texas Cheerleaders were “Fandangoing” after practice on Thursday night. Check it out in the video embedded below: The most EPIC fit of #Fandangoing broke out at Practice last night! @wwe @wweuniverse @wwefandango youtube.com/watch?v=HGgvBf… #BabesOnParade — Texans Cheerleaders (@TexansCheer) April 12, 2013 [...]
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. [...]
Maria Wants to Return to WWE Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis did an interview with Playboy.com. In it, she reiterated her desire to return to WWE. She said she was contacted in January about a return but was told a month later the storyline fell through. Maria also said she wants to pose for Playboy [...]
WWE Time Keeper Mark Yeaton has only missed two editions of Wrestlemania in his career. Dot com posted an awesome video of him reflecting on the show over the years. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
Watch The 2013 WWE Hall of Fame WWE will broadcast the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in its entirety Friday morning at 10 AM EDT at ppv.wwe.com. The cost is $7.99 and it will be available on the WWE Mobile App, Xbox Live and Samsung SMART TVs through April 19. Shawn Michaels Was [...]
JR’s Post Wrestlemania Update Jim Ross has a new blog entry online with his Wrestlemania 29 reaction, thoughts on the Hall of Fame and Dolph Ziggler “cashing in” at this link. Matt Hardy WWE Alum Matt Hardy has been added to the Alumni section here on dot com. WWE In Hartford & Mobile WWE has [...]
Bret Hart did a Q&A with ans on his Facebook page on Thursday. Below is an excerpt: Thoughts on Wrestlemania 29: I thought undertaker and punk stole the show … I thought the two main events were more than predictable. Step by step. Overall I thought the show was good. The highlight of Wrestlemania weekend [...]
Randy Orton Comments on Raw Crowd Randy Orton checked in with his thoughts on the wild crowd at this week’s WWE Raw from East Rutherford, New Jersey. Orton Tweeted: Just watched back some of Raw from last Monday night. That crowd was insane! Never experienced anything like it before. Glad I was there. — Randy [...]
Andrew Green is suing WWE and Big Show (real name Paul Wight) over an alleged backstage incident that occurred at Royal Rumble from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona in January. According to court documents, Green claims another WWE producer told him to get an interview with Show after his match against Alberto Del [...]
Silva Thinks He’s WWE’s First Aussie The Herald Sun has a new article online on WWE developmental talent Matt Silva signing with the company. The article calls Silva “the first Australian to join WWE” and Silva talks about being the first Aussie to compete in the company. While Silva should be proud of making it [...]
The following press release was issued on Thursday: WWE® TOPS 100 MILLION FACEBOOK FANS AT WRESTLEMANIA STAMFORD, Conn., April 10, 2013 – WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced it eclipsed 100 million Facebook fans across its network of pages during WrestleMania 29, further cementing itself as one of the most followed brands in the world. WWE’s Facebook [...]
The following press release was issued on Thursday: WWE(R) STUDIOS AND ABC FAMILY BEGIN PRODUCTION ON “CHRISTMAS BOUNTY” The Original Movie Will Air as Part of the Network’s Annual 25 Days of Christmas Programming Event Francia Raisa Joins WWE Superstar The Miz Burbank, CA (April 11, 2013) – WWE Studios (NYSE:WWE) and ABC Family began [...]
Stephanie McMahon’s New Theme Music Stephanie McMahon’s new theme song she used at the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is called “Welcome to the Queendom.” The track is now available for download on iTunes. Heel Ryback Comments If you doubt Ryback’s drive and ability, he’ll run right through you. Check out his first [...]
The Rock Back Training The Rock isn’t allowing torn abdominals slow him down as he was back in the gym Thursday morning. 5:48am. That “special time” is now.. AM cardio starts in 3..2..#WakeYourAssUpSleepingBeauty — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 11, 2013 My dr’s said that starting back training w/ torn abdominals would be a bitch. Just [...]
Variety has a new article online with several WWE business notes including the social media push and the shift to PG programming. The publication WWE has attracted several huge sponsors since going PG five years ago. Below is an excerpt from the piece: The “Attitude Era” may have launched the careers of “Stone Cold” Steve [...]
Cena & Del Rio vs. Ziggler & Ryback The Bi-Lo Center, the venue hosting next week’s WWE Raw from Greenville, SC, is advertising WWE Champion John Cena & Alberto Del Rio vs. World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler & Ryback as the dark match main event. Click here for local event information. Fandango Craze WWE looks [...]
The 2013 WWE Hall of Fame special that aired on the USA Network Tuesday night did a 1.23 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,630,000 viewers. [...]
WWE Hall of Fame Highlights WWE posted the following Hall of Fame highlight videos: Larry Zbyszko Under WWE Legend’s Contract Larry Zbyszko, who was part of Wrestlemania Axxess last weekend, now has a WWE Legend’s contract. [...]
Sheamus Congratulates Irish Diva Sheamus congratulated Rebecca Quin on signing her developmental contract with WWE. The following is from his verified Twitter account: Massive Congrats 2 @rebeccamquin who just signed with the WWE.Really looking forward to seeing her & @realpaigewwe tear it up in a WWE ring! — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) April 10, 2013 We reported the [...]
Jack Swagger, whose real name is Jake Hager, is set for trial in Gulport, Mississippi on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 on the misdemeanor charge of Driving Under the Influence. Swagger was arrested after the February 19th WWE Smackdown taping from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi when he was stopped by police for speeding. The officer determined Swagger was [...]
Bruno Sammartino Gives WWE His Blessing Bruno Sammartino posted a backstage photo with CM Punk and Jim Ross putting over WWE’s drug free and anti-bullying message. Dirt Sheet users can view it by clicking the “view original post” link at the bottom: @cmpunk @wwe @wweuniverse @stephmcmahon @tripleh If you preach a drug free message and [...]
What You Won’t See on Smackdown After the cameras stopped filming at this week’s Smackdown taping, WWE Champion John Cena and Team Hell No beat The Shield via disqualification in a dark match main event. The match was thrown out when Roman Reigns hit Cena with a chair. After the match, the babyfaces hit their [...]
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