10/19 Raw Rating falls to historical low
As if the Raw TV ratings picture could not get any worse, Monday’s show fell to an historical low 2.21 rating despite the abundance of star power on the show. WWE Raw TV Ratings Report — […]
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JR – Randy Orton out with “shoulder issues”
Randy Orton’s absence from Monday’s Raw threw off the show and the Hell in a Cell PPV line-up, leaving Dean Ambrose without a tag partner against the Wyatts on Sunday. Orton reportedly has a shoulder […]
UPDATE – Big sale completed for “Hogan’s Beach” Property
Oct. 20 Update: The Florida property that contains a Best Western hotel and Hulk Hogan’s Beach Shop has sold for $34.5 million to a new investment group, reports the Tampa Bay Times. The new owners plan to […]
New Details on WWE Network’s “Breaking Ground” show
The Associated Press published a report on WWE Network’s new “Breaking Ground” show, which WWE hopes will be a hook for the Network after Raw goes off the air. WWE is set to release the first episode […]
10/19 Raw Social Media – Brock & Co. Pop
WWE Raw Social Media Tracking — October 19: Monday’s Raw drew the best Nielsen Twitter TV Rating of the fall season with the return of big-name stars. Raw’s unique audience was 1.764 million, up 45 […]
Video – Terry Funk delivers strong message on indies vs. WWE
The AIW promotion released a passionate video message from wrestling legend Terry Funk endorsing the independent wrestling scene. Funk, 71, is continuing his career-long journey of being an outsider by getting back into the independent […]
Raw News – Stone Cold & big names appear, Orton pulled, Wyatt return, no Kane, more
WWE Raw TV news & notes 10/19 – Raw featured appearances by “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, Shawn Michaels, and Ric Flair. Austin opened Raw reminiscing about wrestling in Dallas and Texas, […]
C.M. Punk updates UFC future & injury status
Former WWE star C.M. Punk went on the “MMA Hour” with MMA reporter Ariel Helwani on Monday afternoon to discuss his UFC training and other topics. Punk noted that he is still determined to have […]
Pic – Big WM32 Meeting in Texas
Top brass involved in WrestleMania 32 met up prior to Monday’s Raw TV taping in Dallas, Texas. Included was Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones getting together with WWE CEO Vince McMahon. Plus, Triple H, Stephanie […]
TNA reinstates Bram to roster; charges dropped
TNA announced Monday they have re-instated Bram (Thomas Latimer) following the resolution of felony domestic violence charges stemming from an August arrest. Latimer has been “immediately reinstated to his contract and the TNA roster,” TNA […]
WWE & Texas Lottery announce WM32 deal
WWE and the Texas Lottery today announced Monday a partnership surrounding WrestleMania 32 next year in Dallas, Texas. The promotion begins next month on Monday, November 16. Scratch-off prizes are worth “more than $10 million” […]
TNA announces India tour; Great Khali surprise appearance
TNA will tour India in December, TNA announced Monday. Three events will take place, including a “One Night Only” PPV taping in Mumbai on December 4. Headline stars include Kurt Angle, former TNA Hvt. champion […]
Kurt Angle – pursuing new career?
Former TNA Hvt. champion Kurt Angle said earlier this year that he does not believe he will re-sign with TNA after his current deal expires. But, that does not mean he will be returning to […]
WWE Weekend Tour – Iron Man match, Taker returns, Rose injured?
WWE Weekend Tour News & Notes – WWE’s U.S. Tour included John Cena vs. Seth Rollins in an Iron Man match for the U.S. Title. On the undercard, Dolph Ziggler beat Rusev and Dean Ambrose […]
Video – Sami Zayn appears at EVOLVE 49
Video Update – WWE NXT star Sami Zayn appeared after Saturday’s EVOLVE 49 event in New York. Zayn is also scheduled for Sunday’s EVOLVE 50 event. Video courtesy Bryan of NYSportscene.com.
Report – John Cena & Locker Room Leaders
Can a wrestler be a locker room leader if he’s not actually in the locker room? It’s an interesting question for this generation of WWE stars who do not have the type of authoritative leader like The […]
Smackdown TV Ratings for Thursday’s show
WWE Smackdown continues to play out the string Thursday nights on Syfy before moving to USA Network in 2016. This week’s TV ratings reflect that feeling about the B-Brand. WWE Smackdown TV Ratings 2015 — […]
10/14 Wed. Night Viewership – ROH solid, TNA down
Wednesday night on Destination America, ROH maintained last week’s viewership surge, while TNA Impact fell hard for the second episode after Bound for Glory. Wednesday Night ROH/TNA Programming – October 14 (Week 20) – TNA Impact: The […]
WWE Smackdown going live in 2016?
WWE announcer Jerry Lawler hinted at Smackdown possibly going live when the show moves to USA Network in early 2016. Lawler said in a new interview that WWE and USA plan to make the show bigger after […]
Punk back to WWE? – Heyman talks zero chance, MMA training
The “C.M. Punk” chants get a little lighter every time WWE comes through Chicago, like Monday night at Raw TV, but the chants are still there. There is hope that – like the Chicago Cubs […]
Hulk Hogan seeks sympathy on BBC Radio
A few months removed from being scrubbed from WWE, Hulk Hogan is back on the media circuit attempting to grab sympathy. In an interview with BBC Radio, Hogan followed the formula of acknowledging that his […]
Jeff Hardy – wrestling career in jeopardy?
Jeff Hardy has never been through an injury as serious as what he has experienced from a dirt bike accident in May. Now, he’s unsure if he’ll be able to wrestle his style again, or even […]
WWE Video – Roman Reigns in this week’s sit-down interview
Roman Reigns sat down with Michael Cole for the weekly interview on WWE’s website. The interview focused on the Hell in a Cell structure, which will house Reigns and Bray Wyatt for their presumed blow-off […]
WWE announces 2015 “Tribute to the Troops”
WWE announced Wednesday the details on their annual “Tribute to the Troops” event. The taping will take place on Tuesday, December 8 in Jacksonville, Fla. at the Veterans Memorial Arena. This is usually a Smackdown […]