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“Redneck Island” Featuring Steve Austin As Host To Premiere Tonight On CMT

“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 3

WWE Vintage Collection Summary; Christian Not Being Advertised For Upcoming WWE TVs

- 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 3

Watch Episode 19 Of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange Here”; “Recoil” With Steve Austin Coming To Cinemax This Month

- 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 1

Watch This Week’s Smackdown Here – What Did You Think Of The Show?

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 0

Intercontinental Championship Match Set For WWE No Way Out

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 9

Watch The Latest Smackdown Backstage Fallout Here

The latest episode of Backstage Fallout from this week’s Smackdown is embedded in the video below: [...]

June 9, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 1

WWE Studios Acquires New Suspense Film

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 12

Weekend WWE Schedule – Raw In Spain, Smackdown In Maryland & New York, Seeking Reports & Correspondents

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 3

Kelly Kelly Taking Time Off From WWE

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 32

JBL Placing WWE Flag On Highest Peak Of Every Continent, George “The Animal” Steele Update

- 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 7

Randy Orton On Whether He’ll Return To WWE As A Heel – “We Can Only Pray”; Tommy Dreamer Added To WWE Alumni

-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 18

Watch This Week’s WWE Superstars Here

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 0

FCW News – Final TV Taping Tonight, Roster Updates

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 0

Watch The Latest Episode Of “Outside The Ring” With Ted DiBiase Here

- 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 1

Watch This Week’s WWE NXT Here

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 0

Daniel Bryan Discusses Being Called A “Rookie” On NXT, Reveals How Ryback Got A Black Eye Weeks Ago, More

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 15

Carlito Recalls Drunken Fight Between Himself & John Cena

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 11

Watch The Latest Episode Of “WWE Inbox” Here

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 0

Triple H Confirmed To Appear At No Way Out To Address His Future & Brock Lesnar

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 16

JBL Planning To Climb The Highest Peak On Every Continent For Charity; WWE Donates $250,000 & Plans To Raise Awareness Of Cause

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 7

Dark Match Main Event Result From This Week’s Smackdown Taping

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 1

Shane Helms Discusses Issues With His Child’s Birth, The Suspensions Of Chris Jericho & Randy Orton, More

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 1

WWE Roster Change On This Week’s Smackdown (Spoiler)

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 5

August 6th Raw Advertised As “Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night”

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 7

Shad Gaspard Shoots On Darren Young & Titus O’Neil, Accuses Them Of “Biting Off” Cryme Tyme’s Gimmick

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 24

WWE Raw Supershow Rating

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 13

Watch The Latest Edition Of Superstar Toyz Starring Hunico Here

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 2

Arn Anderson Comments On His Appearance At Tonight’s Smackdown Taping In South Carolina

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 7

Watch The Latest “Backstage Fallout” Here; New WWE Live Event In Peoria, Illinois

- 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 2

Video Highlights From This Week’s Raw Supershow – What Did You Think Of The Broadcast?

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 1

Identities Of Ryback’s Opponents On Raw Supershow

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 11

Details On Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From Columbia, SC – Triple H Advertised, Antonio Cesaro Back In Action, Steel Cage Dark Match, More

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 2

What Will Open Next Week’s Three-Hour Raw Supershow; What You Didn’t See On This Week’s Show

- 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 9

Connecticut Newspaper Claims WWE Violated Federal Laws By Helping Linda McMahon’s US Senate Campaign

- 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 11

Smackdown Rating

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 5

Update On TNA’s Lawsuit Against WWE – Temporary Injunction Hearing Set

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 8

Mr. McMahon Returning To WWE TV On Next Week’s Raw Supershow

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 40

WWE Live Event Notes

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 0

Opening Segment Of Tonight’s WWE Raw Supershow Revealed

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 11

Ric Flair Seen In Greenville, South Carolina Where WWE Is Taping Raw Supershow Tonight

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 12