Below are some highlights from our Twitter account during WWE Extreme Rules. Make sure you follow us on Twitter @wnwnews: Had big problems with @mikethemiz vs. @codyrhodeswwe due to #ExtremeRules Pre-Show @youtube stream freezing.Miz going over was expected. — Wrestling News World (@wnwnews) May 20, 2013 .@iamjericho beats @wwefandango at #ExtremeRules wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-extreme-ru… twitter.com/wnwnews/status… — Wrestling [...]
May 20, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Kane Against Internet Sales Tax Kane is ready to do battle outside of the ring… over Internet sales tax legislation. The former WWE Tag Team Champion has challenged Tennessee Lt. Gov Ramsey to a debate. You can read coverage at this link by JohnsonCityPress.com. New AJ Lee T-Shirt WWE and AJ Lee are promoting her [...]
May 20, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
As much as I try to assure some of you that WWE and TNA Wrestling will never run a cross-promoted show, Dixie Carter had to come out and say that she “absolutely” would do it. I’m going to let Jim Ross throw some cold water. The following is from a new blog entry on his [...]
May 20, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, WWE News
This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw emanates from the Sprint Cent in Kansas City, Missouri. The big promotional point for this week’s show is injury updates from Extreme Rules including John Cena “refusing” to go to the hospital after the pay-per-view. Dot com takes a look at the following in their Raw Five-Point [...]
May 20, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE has posted the Extreme Rules Pre and Post Shows. You can watch them at the following links or in the videos embedded below: Extreme Rules Pre-Show Extreme Rules Post-Show [...]
May 20, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Post-Extreme Rules Interviews WWE has several exclusive interviews online with Extreme Rules participants. Below are the links: Randy Orton talks about defeating Big Show in his hometown at Extreme Rules Kane tries to calm Daniel Bryan down after their loss to The Shield Sheamus discusses his underdog victory against Mark Henry Zeb Colter claims there [...]
May 20, 2013
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
To update on the kayfabe “injury” to John Cena, footage was shown during the WWE Extreme Rules Post-Show of him getting up and walking off of the stretcher as they were loading him into the ambulance. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler teased an update on Raw. For those that didn’t order Extreme Rules, they did [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Extreme Rules News & Notes… - Harley Race was backstage at WWE Extreme Rules visiting. - The “instant replay” bit that WWE did to restart Jack Swagger vs. Alberto Del Rio is something that’s come up numerous times over the past six months. - Alberto Del Rio is the new number one contender for the [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
The Extreme Rules Post-Show is now streaming live at this link. You can also watch in the video embedded below: [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE Extreme Rules Results Sunday, May 19, 2013 From Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri Report by Sean Hopkins of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Quick Results The Miz b. Cody Rhodes Chris Jericho b. Fandango w/Summer Rae Dean Ambrose b. Kofi Kingston to win the WWE US Championship Sheamus b. Mark Henry in a Strap Match Alberto Del [...]
May 19, 2013
Sean Hopkins
WWE News, WWE Results
New WWE Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins beat Team Hell No at WWE Extreme Rules to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz If you missed Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz on the Extreme Rules Pre-Show, you can watch video at this link or embedded in the video [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Dean Ambrose beat Kofi Kingston at WWE Extreme Rules 2013 to win the WWE United States Championship. Obviously, this is Amrbose’s first title reign on the main WWE roster. FULL RESULTS – Dean Ambrose b. Kofi Kingston to win the WWE US Championship [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Extreme Rules Attendance The announced attendance for WWE Extreme Rules was 17,529. The show was a legitimate sellout from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. New WWE Steel Cage WWE is using a different cage for Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar with a thinner top and small platforms on each corner. There are now [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Extreme Rules Pre-Show Freezes The YouTube feed to the WWE Extreme Rules Pre-Show froze just minutes in when they plugged a Facebook poll, asking viewers “What will be the Most Extreme Match of the Night?” As soon as the feed comes back, we’ll resume our live coverage of the Pre-Show at this link. New Rey [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
The WWE Extreme Rules Pre-Show featuring The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes is now streaming live and is online at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley wrote the following on Twitter: Looks like I’ll be making a contribution to #ExtremeRules in a fun, painless type of way. Who knows, could be the start of something bea … — Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) May 19, 2013 [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Chris Jericho at Cardinals Game Chris Jericho threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals game. The following is from his verified Twitter account: For all the Jerichoholics out there. twitter.com/MLB/status/336… — MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2013 Threw a perfect pitch right down the middle in Busch Stadium! (It [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Last month, we posted a video of Undertaker as Mark. A new video, for the same cause is online at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Triple H Ready for a Fight Triple H is in St. Louis for WWE Extreme Rules and he’s ready for a fight. The following is from Hunter’s verified Twitter account: In St. Louis,love this town. You ready for a fight???I am!!!!! — Triple H (@TripleH) May 19, 2013 WWE Invades Busch Stadium The Bella Twins [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Below are quick results from Saturday night’s WWE live event in Evansville, Indiana: * Fandango b. The Miz * The Uso’s b. The Prime Time Players * Alberto Del Rio b. Jack Swagger in a no disqualification match * Dean Ambrose b. R-Truth * WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No b. The Shield via [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows, WWE News
Below are quick results from Friday night’s WWE live event in Bowling Green, Kentucky: * WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No & WWE United States Champion Kofi Kingston b. The Shield via disqualification * R-Truth b. Antonio Cesaro * WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn b. Tamina Snuka * Alberto Del Rio b. Jack Swagger in [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE House Shows, WWE News
WWE 2K14 Update Take 2 Games only listed Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as the platforms that WWE 2K14 will be released on October 29, 2013, however, they noted it will be published “across all major platforms and distribution channels.” Click here for coverage by IGN. Shawn Michaels/WWE We reported last month that Shawn Michaels is [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Naomi & Jimmy Uso The word is apparently out that Naomi & Jimmy Uso are an item. The two are expected to be highlighted in this summer’s “Total Divas” reality series on E! Below is a photo of the two together: Triple H High Up on Dean Ambrose In what can only be a good [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
In further evidence that WWE is restarting on Randy Orton, he’s featured in a new video promo for WWE Payback. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: WWE Payback will take place on Sunday, June 16, 2013 from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Michael McGillicutty, clearing working as a heel, posted the following on Twitter after his loss to Sin Cara on last week’s episode of WWE Superstars: Embarrassing! I lost to @thesincarawwe?! Goin to the bar. Not to drink but beat the crap outta any SOB that looks like that piece of garbage — Michael McGillicutty (@WWEMcGillicutty) [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE Extreme Rules takes place Sunday night from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The show starts at 7:30 PM EDT with a Pre-Show, followed by a 30-minute Post-Show. We’ll have complete coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. Below is the advertised lineup: Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship - John Cena © vs. [...]
May 19, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Jake “The Snake” Roberts sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Friday night’s Dodgers at Braves MLB game at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. You can watch video at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
May 18, 2013
Richard Gray
Other News, WWE News
WWE has announced a 30-minute Post-Show following Extreme Rules on Sunday. The show will be streamed across the company’s platforms and we’ll have the show embedded here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. A 30-minute Pre-Show will precede the pay-per-view at 7:30 PM ET and the Post-Show will proceed the show directly after its conclusion. Click here for coverage [...]
May 18, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Linda McMahon Returns to WWE Linda McMahon made her return to WWE studios on Friday, filming interviews for future DVD releases. Below is a photo she posted on Twitter: Back at the #WWE studios taping some interviews for future DVDs. Such a talented team and an amazing facility! twitter.com/Linda_McMahon/… — Linda McMahon (@Linda_McMahon) May 17, [...]
May 18, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Evan Bourne Teases Return Evan Bourne at least wants fans to believe there is a chance he returns to WWE soon. The following is from his Twitter: Will I make my triumphant return to @wwe this week???yfrog.com/nwm0yufj — airbourne(@findevan) May 17, 2013 JR’s Extreme Rules Predictions Jim Ross posted his predictions for Sunday’s Extreme Rules [...]
May 18, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
The Rock sat down with Chris Van Vliet to promote “Fast & Furious 6″ and discussed his latest WWE run. He reiterated what he’s said in previous interviews, that he’s not ruling out the possibility that he’s finished wrestling. He says he’s happy if the bout against John Cena is his last and he wound [...]
May 18, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
This week’s episode of “Backstage Fallout” Smackdown is now online at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
May 18, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Bob Costas was on Piers Morgan talking about his March 2001 interview with Vince McMahon on HBO’s “Off the Record.” McMahon issued a statement that you can read below: “I used to think Bob Costas was a pompous arrogant, self-absorbed, pseudo-intellectual little twerp. I used to think that. But now, 12 years later, I’ve come [...]
May 18, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Senator Kane The Hill is reporting that Kane is weighing a primary challenge against Senator Lamar Alexander, a Republican out of Tennessee. Click here to read their report, citing the libertarian magazine Reason. WWE Can’t Escape Copyright Lawsuit A Texas judge ruled on Wednesday that music composer Papa Berg’s lawsuit against WWE over copyrighted music [...]
May 17, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
Digital Spy has a new piece featuring quotes from Dixie Carter. Not only did Carter put over the importance of having WWE as a competitor but she said she would be open to co-promoting a show together. Below are the highlights: “I don’t think [the WWE] shares my belief in this, but I believe that [...]
May 17, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, WWE News
The JBL & Cole Show Episode 25 of The JBL & Cole Show is online at this link. You can also watch it embedded in the video below: WWE’s Return to the UAE As mentioned in the latest conference call with investors, WWE is returning to the UAE later this year. The company will run [...]
May 17, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE Smackdown Results – (5/17/13) Results by: Adam Wacker of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Welcome to this week’s Smackdown! The show begins of a teaser of what is to come tonight. After Dolph Ziggler’s concussion, Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger will battle in an I Quit Match to determine the #1 Contender at Extreme Rules. Also, Randy [...]
WWE notified seven workers in their NXT developmental system on Friday of their releases. The list is as follows: Anya (story link) Audrey Marie (story link) Brandon Traven (story link) Briley Pierce (story link) Derrick Bateman (story link) Percy Watson (story link) Sakamoto (story link) The only worker that I heard there was considerable shock [...]
May 17, 2013
Richard Gray
NXT Wrestling, WWE News
The Great Khali’s Manager Arrested Amit Swami, who manages The Great Khali’s events in India, was arrested on Friday for allegedly attacking a shopkeeper. The story is available at this link. Another WWE Departure WrestleZone.com confirmed on Friday that this was John Gaburick’s final week with WWE. Gaburick worked as Vice President of TV production [...]
May 17, 2013
Richard Gray
WWE News
In addition to the names we’ve already reported, we can now confirm the releases of WWE developmental Divas Audrey Marie and Anya. Marie wrote the following on Twitter: #Headsup this is not the end, but merely the beginning. — Audrey Marie (@RealAudreyMarie) May 17, 2013 Anya, whose real name is Anna Bogomazova, is a former [...]
May 17, 2013
Richard Gray
NXT Wrestling, WWE News
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