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Sheamus Shows Off World Heavyweight Championship In Orlando Media Appearance

World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus was on FOX Orlando to show off his title win at Wrestlemania XXVIII. You can watch video of the appearance embedded in the video below: [...]

April 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

UFC Fighter Comments On Brock Lesnar’s Return To WWE; Will He Compete Before Wrestlemania 29?

UFC’s Jason “Mayhem” Miller posted the following on Twitter regarding Brock Lesnar returning to WWE: I think Lesnar going back to @WWE is bad ass. Good for him. Bad for us @UFC fans, but I doubt we’ve seen the last of him. — Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller) April 3, 2012 Speaking of Lesnar, he is [...]

April 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Matt Hardy Back In Court, Sad Kamala News, The Miz Returning To MTV, John Morrison Performing Tonight In LA

- Matt Hardy was back in court on Monday to address some of his myriad of charges. His case was continued to May 14, 2012 in the Superior Court of Moore County, North Carolina. - Kamala Jr. posted on Facebook that his father will have to have his right foot amputated. The surgery is scheduled [...]

April 4, 2012 Richard Gray Other News, WWE News 7

Bret Hart Not A Fan Of The Way Daniel Bryan Was Booked At Wrestlemania 28

Bret Hart weighed in on Daniel Bryan’s 18-second loss at Wrestlemania XXVIII on his Twitter account. You can view his thoughts below: Very glad the fans were vocal in their displeasure of one of the best wrestlers on the roster being jobbed out in 18 seconds. — Bret Hart (@BretHart) April 4, 2012 [...]

April 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Top Matches Advertised For WWE Over The Limit

- The following matches are being advertised for WWE Over the Limit on the PNC Arena’s official website (the venue in which the PPV is scheduled for in May): * CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho for the WWE Championship * Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan for the World Heavyweight Championship WWE Over the Limit 2012 will [...]

April 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Madusa Makes Clarification About WWE Royalties; View The Earnings She Posted Here

- Former WWE Women’s Champion Madusa wrote the following clarification on Twitter regarding her royalty check from WWE: Just to clear up the the royalty posting From WWE to me…. 1)i am not a liar it did come to me… Lol 2). It is the correct amount and… — Madusa (@Madusa_rocks) April 4, 2012 Did [...]

April 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Details On WWE ’12 Wrestlemania Edition; US Marine Corps Happy About WWE Pulling Randy Orton From Film

- Wrestling News World reader Brandon van Reenen sent in the following: GameGuru, as well as various other video game websites, are reporting that THQ has announced WWE ’12 WrestleMania Edition for release in Europe this May. This new version will include all DLC releases on-disc. As of this writing, no US or African date [...]

April 4, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

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

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. [...]

April 3, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 18

Smackdown Taping News (Spoilers) – Upcoming Raw Guest Hosts, WWE Star Returns, Developmental Debut, More Spoiler Notes

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. [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Epico Frustrated About Being Left Off Wrestlemania Card; Lack Of TV Time

- Epico wrote the following on Twitter: Can you believe this @LaRosaMendes ? Every single WWE title was on The Wrestlemania PPV. But the WWE tag champs get the Pre-show — Epico (@WWEEpico) April 3, 2012 I thought this was WRESTLEmania…. Not CONCERTmania… Who did Flo-rida and that MGK beat??? I guess they beat the [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 34

Post-Wrestlemania 28 Raw Supershow & WWE Hall Of Fame Ratings

Last night’s post-Wrestlemania XXVIII edition of WWE Raw Supershow did a 3.43 cable rating off hours of 3.39 and 3.44 with an average viewing audience of 5,070,000 viewers on the USA Network. The WWE Hall of Fame TV special the preceded Raw did a 1.86 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,660,000 viewers. [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Advertised Matches For WWE Extreme Rules

Local advertisements for WWE Extreme Rules are promoting WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Cena and Kane vs. Randy Orton in a steel cage match. As always, this is subject to change but WWE Extreme Rules 2012 is set for Sunday, April 29, 2012 from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Video Footage Of Mick Foley & Dean Ambrose Facing Off At Hotel Over Wrestlemania Weekend

A video has emerged of Mick Foley and WWE developmental star Dean Ambrose facing off at a hotel in Miami over Wrestlemania 28 weekend. You can watch the video embedded in the video below: Ambrose worked a dark match prior to last night’s WWE Raw Supershow taping from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 17

Jim Ross Says WWE Hall Of Famer Chief Jay Strongbow Has Died

- Jim Ross posted the following today on Twitter: Sad to hear of the passing this morning of WWE HOF’er Chief Jay Strongbow, a beloved member of WWE family. RIP Chief. — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 3, 2012 Strongbow’s real name was Joe Scarpa and he had his success in the NWA for twenty-three years [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Rey Mysterio In Latest Episode Of WWE Toyz; WWE Extreme Rules Commercial

- Rey Mysterio is featured in episode 4 of WWE Toyz embedded in the video below: - Embedded in the video below is an official commercial for WWE Extreme Rules: [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Photo Of Ric Flair’s Two WWE Hall Of Fame Rings

Arda Ocal sent in the following photo of Ric Flair’s two WWE Hall of Fame rings: Make sure you visit Arda’s blog so he doesn’t get mad about his embedding the photo. [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 8

Watch The Latest Edition Of Superstar Toyz Starring Rey Mysterio Here

Embedded in the video below is Episode 4 of Superstar Toyz, starring Rey Mysterio, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

April 3, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 0

Watch The Latest Episode Of Backstage Fallout Here

Embedded in the video below is the latest episode of “Backstage Fallout” courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel: [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Why JR Called Triple H vs. The Undertaker At Wrestlemania 28; When The Decision Was Made

The following is from the official Twitter account of Jim Ross; HHH, Taker & HBK all wanted me to call HIAC @ WM28. WWE upper mgmt made it happen. It was confirmed late Friday night. — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 3, 2012   [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 13

Rima Fakih Reportedly Under Contract With WWE

Former Miss USA and WWE Tough Enough contestant Rima Fakih is believed to have signed a WWE contract. There was an article in German that apparently had a quote from Rima confirming the signing over Wrestlemania 28 weekend. Rima was with the WWE roster throughout Wrestlemania weekend although her future role in the company is [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

Yoshi Tatsu Wants A Program With Lord Tensai Or Sakamoto

- Yoshi Tatsu posted the following on Twitter: Open challenge to Lord Tensai from @YoshiTatsuWWE . — Yoshi Tatsu (@YoshiTatsuWWE) April 3, 2012 Open challenge to Lord Tensai from @YoshiTatsuWWE . — Yoshi Tatsu (@YoshiTatsuWWE) April 3, 2012 [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 7

Several Video Highlights From WWE Raw Supershow – Brock Lesnar Returns

Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s 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: Santino Marella vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Jack Swagger Alex Riley vs. Lord Tensai Kofi Kingston vs. Cody Rhodes [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Former WWE Women’s Champion Posts WWE Royalty Earnings On Facebook

Former WWE Women’s Champion Madusa has the IWC buzzing this morning regarding royalty earnings from WWE that she posted on her Facebook page. The image below is what she posted , which appears to be a check stub: From Madusa: This is why I love the WWE and my royalty checks from them…. Market market market! [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 10

How Often You Can Expect To See Brock Lesnar On WWE TV; Duration Of His Contract Revealed

Brock Lesnar’s WWE contract is for a duration of one year that will run through next year’s Wrestlemania 29 pay-per-view. Under the agreement, it’s believed Lesnar will make a minimum of two appearances each month with more on the build to Wrestlemania. Lesnar is not returning full-time and while WWE will obviously be able to [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 25

A Super Over Daniel Bryan Cuts A Promo Following WWE Raw Supershow (Video Here)

Daniel Bryan cut a promo after last night’s WWE Raw Supershow went off the air where he said, “I think you people have finally convinced them to make me a new t-shirt.” You can view the promo sent to use by Wrestling News World reader Tomas embedded in the video below: Richard Reacts: Yes! Yes! [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 29

Randy Orton Pulled From Upcoming WWE Studios Film Because Of Troubled Military Past; WWE Says They Demonstrated Poor Judgment In Casting Orton For The Role

TMZ is reporting that Randy Orton has been pulled from his proposed role in the upcoming WWE Studios production “Marine: Homefront.” WWE faced intense backlash because of Orton’s troubled military past. Orton was dishonorably discharged from the United States Marines Corps for bad conduct after going AWOL on two separate occasions and disobeying an order [...]

April 3, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 31

Brock Lesnar Returns To WWE To Confront John Cena

Former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar returned to WWE at tonight’s Raw Supershow, confronting John Cena in the show’s closing segment. As I broke exclusively here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium earlier today, Cena’s name emerged as a possible opponent for Lesnar at Wrestlemania 29 next year. While I cannot confirm that is still the plan, there are [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 61

Wrestlemania XXVIII Rematch Announced For Smackdown

Randy Orton vs. Kane is set for this week’s Smackdown. As noted earlier here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Alberto Del Rio will face World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus for a shot at the title. WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown tomorrow night from Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 2

Abraham Washington Returns To WWE On Tonight’s Raw Supershow

Abraham Washington made his return to WWE on tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow during a backstage segment with Mark Henry. Washington “offered his services” to Henry by giving him a business card. Washington has been in WWE’s developmental system since 2009 as he worked as a regular on the company’s ECW brand, hosting the Abraham [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 12

This Week’s Smackdown Main Event

Alberto Del Rio is scheduled to face World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus on this week’s Smackdown. If he wins, he’ll win a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. WWE will tape this week’s Smackdown tomorrow night from Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage of tomorrow night’s taping here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Matt Bloom Returns To WWE As Lord Tensai On Tonight’s Raw Supershow

Matt Bloom returned to WWE on tonight’s Raw Supershow as Lord Tensai. He was accompanied to the ring by Sakamoto. Michael Cole acknowledged Tensai as a former WWE star that went to Japan and found success and has returned. Sakamoto, who has been training in Florida Championship Wrestling, was signed to a WWE developmental contract [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 18

Sheamus Now On Twitter, Dean Ambrose Works Another WWE Dark Match, John Laurinaitis’ “Takeover”

- Less than a month ago World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus explained why he wasn’t on Twitter, citing too much access to superstars. Today, he has opened a Twitter account at Twitter.com/wwesheamus. To be fair, he did say there may be a time he would have to go out and get a Twitter account. - Dean [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 5

Evan Bourne’s Injury Career-Threatening

Evan Bourne’s foot injury is not just a nasty looking severe injury but it’s career threatening. Bourne suffered a midfoot fracture, also known as a LisFranc fracture dislocation, which is an injury that has been known to be career-threatening to athletes even when treated well. Bourne suffered the injury in a car accident on Monday, [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16

WWE Doing Missing Angle With John Cena

- The following is from the WWE Insider Twitter account: We haven’t heard from @JohnCena since his loss to @TheRock at #WrestleMania, and he’s nowhere to be found at #Raw. — The WWE Insider (@WWEInsider) April 2, 2012   [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 22

Wrestlemania 28 Press Conference Videos – John Cena, The Rock & Chris Jericho

There was a press conference prior to yesterday’s Wrestlemania 28 pay-per-view from Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. Brian Fritz was there and uploaded videos of John Cena, The Rock and Chris Jericho answering questions: John Cena The Rock Chris Jericho [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 0

Go-Home To Wrestlemania XXVIII Smackdown Rating

Last week’s go-home to Wrestlemania XXVIII edition of Smackdown did a 1.76 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 2,480,000 viewers. Smackdown Ratings Archive [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 4

Man Dies Watching Wrestlemania, New York Yankees Attend PPV, Torrie Wilson Shows A-Rod Around, DDP Montage

- Wrestling News World reader Patrick Peralta sent this story about a 24-year-old man dying while wrestling with his young cousin at a Wrestlemania XXVIII party last night. - In addition to Alex Rodriguez, his New York Yankees teammates Robinson Cano and Eduardo Nunez were in attendance at last night’s Wrestlemania XXVIII pay-per-view. A-Rod’s girlfriend, [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 9

Justin Gabriel Out For Six Weeks With Elbow Injury

Wrestling News World Logan Walker sent in the following: Justin Gabriel posted the following on his Twitter account today: Just had X-rays and MRI on elbow. Good news : no surgery needed. Bad news: out for 6 weeks. twitter.com/Justin__Gabrie… — Justin Gabriel (@Justin__Gabriel) April 2, 2012 Gabriel worked the WrestleMania XXVIII pre-show triple threat tag [...]

April 2, 2012 Brooks Oglesby WWE News 5

WWE Developmental News – Steve Keirn Says Major Updates Coming Soon

Florida Championship Wrestling President Steve Keirn wrote the following on Twitter: Major Updates Coming Soon. Plus TV Taping Thurs. And Show in Punta Gorda Fri. with @WWE Star Alberto Del Rio. fcwwrestling.info/040612.html — FCW (@stevekeirnsfcw) April 2, 2012 Triple H said a couple of weeks ago there would be a “major announcement” about WWE’s developmental [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray NXT Wrestling, WWE News 1

Jerry Lawler’s Stiff Comment About Bruce Prichard At Wrestlemania 28

For those that missed it on last night’s Wrestlemania XXVIII pay-per-view broadcast, Jerry Lawler, when commenting on the white suit of John Laurinaitis, said, “That suit is so ugly, it would give Brother Love a heart attack.” Brother Love of course is TNA executive Bruce Prichard who suffered two heart attacks a couple weeks ago. [...]

April 2, 2012 Richard Gray WWE News 16