“Redneck Island” hosted by Steve Austin will premiere tonight on CMT at 10 ET/PT. The show also has a TNA Wrestling tie-in as the theme song will be “Longnecks and Rednecks” which is the entrance music of James Storm. For an official preview of the show, including a look at the contestants that will be [...]
June 9, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- The June 8th episode of WWE Vintage Collection featured the following: Blitzkrieg vs. Super Calo WCW Saturday Night – March 20th, 1999 Matt Hardy vs. Billy Kidman WWE No Way Out 2003 The Rockers vs. The Orient Express WWE Live Event – June 17th, 1990 – Toronto Jeff Hardy vs. X-Pac WWE King Of [...]
June 9, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- Episode 19 of Santino’s Foreign Exchange is embedded in the video below: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending the YouTube link. - Wrestling News World reader Shannon sent word that “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s latest film “Recoil” is set to premiere on June 30th on Cinemax. [...]
June 9, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Embedded in the video below is last night’s Smackdown. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending the link. [...]
June 9, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
It was announced on this week’s Smackdown that Christian will defend his Intercontinental Championship against Cody Rhodes at the WWE No Way Out pay-per-view. WWE No Way Out will take place Sunday, June 17, 2012 from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
June 9, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
The latest episode of Backstage Fallout from this week’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]
June 9, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Deadline.com is reporting that WWE Studios has acquired a new suspense thriller spec by Adam Rodin. The film is called “Interrogation.” Below is the plot courtesy of Deadline Hollywood: The plot: a bomb will go off in Las Vegas on one of the busiest betting days. A brilliant interrogator is called in to question the [...]
June 8, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
The Raw crew finishes up their latest international loop of Spain this weekend while Smackdown has shows in the northeast United States. Below is this weekend’s schedule: Raw: Tonight from Pabellon Fuente De San Luis in Valencia, Spain (more info) Saturday from Pabellón Olímpico de Badalona in Barcelona,Spain (more info) Smackdown: Saturday from the Wicomico [...]
June 8, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Kelly Kelly will be taking a break from WWE and is now accepting bookings through an agent outside of WWE. The former WWE Divas Champion requested time off due to burn out and her request was granted. There are many in the company that believe she will not return although she remains under contract as [...]
June 8, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- As previously reported, WWE will be supporting JBL’s quest to climb the highest summit on every continent for charity. WWE has announced that JBL will also be planting a WWE flag atop each summit. Click here to see WWE’s announcement. (Thanks to WNW reader Logan Walker for sending this in) -Wrestling News World reader [...]
June 7, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
-Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker sent in the following tweet from Randy Orton‘s Twitter account: “@EricCullum: @RandyOrton So when you come back now will you be a heel because of the suspension? #AgeofOrton #heelorton” We can only Pray — Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) June 7, 2012 - Wrestling News World reader Fernando sent word that [...]
June 7, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Embedded in the video below is this week’s WWE Superstars, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
June 7, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Steve Keirn, President of Florida Championship Wrestling, posted the following on his Twitter account yesterday: Final TV Taping Tomorrow. @WWE‘s @JRsBBQ + Stars of @WWENXT & #FCW! Main Event @TheDeanAmbrose Vs @RealKingRegal. Tickets $10. Please RT! — FCW (@stevekeirnsfcw) June 6, 2012 -The official FCW website has added referees Darrick Moore and Jason Ayers. In [...]
June 7, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
- Ted DiBiase stars in the latest edition of “Outside The Ring”, courtesy of WWE’s official YouTube channel. The video is embedded below: [...]
June 7, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Embedded in the video below is last night’s WWE NXT in its entirety, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
June 7, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Daniel Bryan recently did an interview with CT.com in which he discusses his lifestyle out of wrestling, the ups and downs of his WWE career, and more. In the following excerpt, Bryan discusses how he felt about being called a “rookie” in NXT after years on the independent circuit: “See, I don’t have a problem [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Mr. Saint Laurent sent in the following: Carlito Colon appeared this week on MLW’s Konnan Show presented by Masked Republic’s LuchaShop.com. Carlito talked for the first time about an after hours fight that took place with John Cena. “I actually had a fight with [John] Cena. I forget where it was, but we got into [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Embedded in the video below is the latest episode of WWE Inbox: Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Logan Walker for sending this in. [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
WWE Mobile Alerts just sent out the following: BREAKING NEWS: WWE COO Triple H is confirmed to appear at No Way Out on Sunday, June 17, to address his future, pending lawsuits against WWE and Brock Lesnar. WWE No Way Out will take place Sunday, June 17, 2012 from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
TMZ is reporting that WWE plans to support John Layfield’s quest to climb the highest peak on every continent, both through raising awareness and a $250,000 donation. The following excerpt from TMZ explains: “JBL has been planning to climb the highest peak on each continent to help raise money for a charity he works with [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
After this week’s Smackdown taping, Sheamus beat Kane in a Steel Cage match to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Arn Anderson acted as the Special Enforcer for the match. During the match, Kane attempted to chokeslam Anderson, but he countered with a low blow, allowing Sheamus to hit the Brogue Kick and get the win. [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Arda Ocal sent in the following: Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) and Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) of #AftermathRadio on theScore spoke with former WWE Superstar Shane “Hurricane” Helms. Highlights: -An update on his unborn child – Helms conducted the interview from a hospital where his girlfriend is under observation due to birth complications. -Update on his own injuries [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
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. [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
The official WWE live events page is promoting the three-hour August 6th edition of Raw SuperShow as “Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night.” The event will be held at the AT&T Center in Michaels’ hometown of San Antonio, Texas, and Michaels is advertised to appear. We’ll have more information on this event as it becomes available. Thanks [...]
June 6, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Shad Gaspard, who was a part of Cryme Tyme in WWE, posted the following on his Twitter account regarding Titus O’Neil & Darren Young: Wow… What type of un original person tries to bite off of Someone Else’s gimmick? PRIME-TIME-PLAYER? MILLIONS OFDOLLORS? Really? — Shad Gaspard (@Shadbeast) June 5, 2012 He then posted a number [...]
June 5, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
Last night’s WWE Raw Supershow did a 2.9 cable rating off hours of 2.94 and 2.91 with an average viewing audience of 4,285,000 viewers on the USA Network. Raw Ratings Archive [...]
June 5, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Embedded in the video below is Episode 6 of Superstar Toyz, starring Hunico, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]
June 5, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
WWE producer Arn Anderson spoke to The State out of South Carolina about appearing at tonight’s Smackdown taping in Columbia. Anderson hasn’t appeared in Columbia since his retirement speech in 1997 at a WCW Nitro taping. Below is a quote from The Enforcer: “You have to expect some major announcements with those two on the [...]
June 5, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- The latest episode of WWE Backstage Fallout after this week’s Raw Supershow is embedded in the video below: - WWE has announced a live event on August 25, 2012 from the Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. Tickets go on sale on June 29th. [...]
June 5, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s WWE Raw Supershow. After watching, head over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: CM Punk vs. Kane Ryback vs. two local competitors Big Show declares he is a giant, not an entertainer Josh Mathews questions the look AJ [...]
June 5, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Ryback’s opponents from Monday’s Raw Supershow, Arthur Rosenberg & Stan Stansky, were Carolina independent workers Kirby Mack & Stoney Hooker. [...]
June 5, 2012
Richard Gray
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 Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Triple H is advertised to appear. In addition, the official WWE website has announced that Antonio Cesaro will appear on Smackdown. The advertised dark match main event Sheamus vs. Alberto [...]
June 5, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
WWE News
- WWE announced on tonight’s Raw Supershow that Mr. McMahon will open next week’s three-hour show where he will “evaluate” the job of John Laurinaitis. - After Monday’s Raw Supershow went off the air, John Laurinaitis announced that John Cena had a 2-on-1 handicap match against Big Show & David Otunga. Laurinaitis then got in [...]
June 4, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
- The following article was written by The Associated Press: HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut newspaper claims wrestling company WWE Inc. violated federal election laws by illegally helping former chief executive Linda McMahon’s U.S. Senate campaign when it threatened a lawsuit against the newspaper two weeks ago. The Journal Inquirer of Manchester filed a [...]
June 4, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Last week’s Smackdown did a 1.73 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,557,000 viewers on SyFy. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]
June 4, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
A temporary injunction hearing has been set for July 12, 2012 at 9:30 AM after today’s status conference in Davidson County Chancery Court in regards to TNA’s contract tampering lawsuit filed against WWE and former office employee Brian Wittenstein. Until then, WWE and Wittenstein must continue to comply with the temporary restraining order issued on [...]
June 4, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News, WWE News
WWE has announced that Mr. McMahon will return to Raw Supershow next Monday to “evaluate” the job performance of John Laurinaitis. The company will tape next week’s Raw Supershow next Monday from the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
June 4, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
Devin Cutting has been circulating the following WWE live event notes: WWE will run a show at the Show Me Center at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Friday, August 24, 2012. The scheduled WWE live event on Augustin 4, 2012 in Pensacola, Florida has been canceled. [...]
June 4, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
WWE has announced that tonight’s Raw Supershow will open with Michael Cole “interviewing” John Cena. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play of Raw tonight at 9 PM EDT here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
June 4, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News
While this could be nothing more than a mere coincidence, Ric Flair was seen in Greenville, South Carolina last night. WWE will tape tonight’s Raw Supershow from the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville tonight. Flair, who has been under TNA contract, was trying to negotiate his release to return WWE although his role remains undefined. [...]
June 4, 2012
Richard Gray
WWE News