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Monday, Jun 15

Dr. Wrestling:TNA Returns and Debuts

Examiner.com TX I've said it for years, Victoria was VERY underrated and underutilized in the WWE so hopefully TNA offers her the chance to be the star that she deserves to be with all her hard work in the ring. She's also said recently that she wants to start ...

Thursday, Apr 9

Opinion: Batista's Surprise Return, Kevin Kelly Shoots Down Rumors

This week on WWE Raw, Batista made a surprise return to television, coming to the aid of Triple H to fend off a beatdown from the Legacy. Batista had been out of action for several months due to injury and returned way ahead of schedule. ... Wrestling fans should cheer for THQ's 'Legends' New York D...

Wednesday, Jan 7

A Lesson McCool Needs To Learn, Kizarny's Backstage Heat

» Three former WWE stars in Jon Heidenreich, Sylvester Terkay, Matt Wiese (Luther Reigns) went to Beijing, China on 12/28 to be cast as fighters in an upcoming martial arts movie. Former UPW Heavyweight Champion Tom Howard and boxer Eric "Butterbean" Esch were also cast in the movie.

Tuesday, Jan 6

This Weeks RAW Rating Is In, JBL Comments On 'The Wrestler'

On the WWE Universe, JBL has posted a new blog entry, where he discusses The Wrestler. Here are his comments on the film: "A lot of people ask me about The Wrestler. I thought it was awesome and extremely well written. This was the business I broke into many years ago. However, that business has ch...

WWE The Music Volume 9, JR's Birthday, Mr Kennedy's DVD

Randy Orton “Voices” Maryse “Pourquoi?” Kane “Red” Kung Fu Maki “Kung Fu San” Kelly Kelly “Holla” R-Truth “What’’s Up?” Vladimir Kozlov “Pain” The Great Khali “Land Of Five Rivers” Eve “She Looks Good” Jack Swagger “Get On Your Knees” SmackDown Theme “If You Rock Like Me”

More Christian/Val Venis/RAW Updates, Hardy/WWE, Kennedy

Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia starring WWE Superstar Mr. Kennedy is officially released on DVD today. WWE Studios issued the following press release yesterday regarding the movie: Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia starring WWE Superstar Mr. Kennedy invades stores on DVD tomorrow, January 6...

Ted DiBiase's WWE Return Revealed, New Maria Pics, ECW

The best-performing online investors, Marketocracy's M100, has formed a partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment due to the company's current and past financial success, which includes generating "over $2 billion in pay-per-view revenue over the past 20 years and $600 mill...

Elimination Chamber Returning Next Month?, ECW Tonight

WWEShop.com has put the WWE: The Music Vol 9 CD up for pre-sale. The following matches are scheduled for tonight's episode of ECW on Sci-Fi: Jack Swagger vs. Finlay Alicia Fox vs. Katie Lea The Boogey Man in Action Non-Title Match: Matt Hardy © vs. Mark Henry

Royal Rumble Update, Vince/Stephanie, ECW Tonight, & More

As noted last night here on the website, four more wrestlers have been announced for the Royal Rumble in Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Kofi Kingston and Randy Orton. That brings the total up to nine, as Shelton Benjamin, Vladimir Kozlov, Big Show, Undertaker and Triple H were announced las...

Monday, Jan 5

McCool Lashes Out Yet Again, Manu/Snuka Update, & More

Michelle McCool has posted a very interesting blog on the WWE Universe site lashing out at critics once again. The former WWE Divas Champion talks about fans complaining about her move set and finishing maneuvers. Some critics say she's stolen them. McCool responds with the following: "Ju...

Manu/Snuka Team?, J.R On Which TNA Stars He Wants In WWE

Expect Manu & Sim Snuka to be paired together as a tag-team in the coming weeks. Those creative plans (The Legacy) continue to change on a weekly basis. Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, The Undertaker, Triple H, Big Show, Vladimir Kozlov, and Shelton Benjamin a...

The Vin Sanity of Wrestling - Pay for what you get...

Paul Marshall effectively subs for the absent Ace Glazer in The Wrestling Analyst. Great job, Mr. Marshall… come back soon, Ace! Norine “The Machine” Stice brings you blow-by-blow coverage of all the Friday night action in this week’s Real-Time SmackDown Report.

Thursday, Jan 1

All 56 Released WWE Talents In 2008 Found Inside Here

In 2008, WWE parted ways with a total of fifty-six talents -- thirty-one from the main roster, twenty-three from developmental, as well as two producers. This marks the third consecutive year in which over fifty talents departed from WWE, so by that indication, at least fifty more talent...

Friday, Dec 26

WWE Diva Holiday Greetings, More News

From SmackDown Diva Nikki Bella on her WWE Universe account: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! HOPE EVERYONE HAD AN AMAZING, HAPPY DAY AND GOT EVERYTHING THEY WANTED!! I AM THANKFUL FOR ALL OF YOU AND YOUR SUPPORT OF BRIE AND I! PEACE LOVE & HAPPY HOLIDAYS! BESOS NIKKI

Monday, Dec 22

Former WWE Star Cherry Upset About WWE Firing - Details

When Cherry was released from WWE, a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter surfaced online regarding her dismissal from the company. A reason wasn't really given, but it was reported that Cherry was said to not be a favorite among the higher-ups because they didn't think she was t...

Sunday, Dec 21

Opinion: Thorn Removed, 'Best Of ECW' This Week, D-Lo Brown/WWE

This week's edition of ECW has been confirmed to be a year-in-review show. The TV preview for Tuesday's show reads: "HD, Best of ECW wrestling 2008." Raw and Smackdown won't be having review shows this year. Also, the USA Network has been running commercials this weekend promoting the year-...

Opinion: Linda's Thoughts - Jeff Hardy's Smackdown

The match of the night was without a doubt Edge vs. Matt Hardy. Oh my God what a fantastic match. Again like so many other matches on Smackdown you had two of the very best going against each other and they gave the fans a 5 star match. I think these are they type of matches that most of us come to expect...

Wednesday, Nov 5

Opinion: Media Picks Up on the Triple H/SDVR Memo Story

We’ve had articles here on the site talking about the news of the leaked memo WWE and THQ put out instructing the video game press to not show Triple H in a vulnerable position when reviewing the SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 video game. The memo said: “refrain from showing Triple H in a losing/defeat...

Wednesday, Oct 22

Opinion: Mick Foleys Comments On Kurt's Stiff Chairshot, Working With Stin

Well, Kurt's probably a lot like me, and maybe even more so, because so much of what he did as an amateur wrestler was toiling in obscurity. Unless you're located in Iowa or Oklahoma, amateur wrestling isn't likely to draw huge crowds. So I think for guys like Kurt, it's always been about the co...

Sunday, Aug 31

LIVE WWE Smackdown Taping Results IN PROGRESS

TX - Aug 31, 2008 Triple H opens SmackDown with an Unforgiven promo. Shelton Benjamin comes out and interrupts saying that he plans on adding a little more gold to his ...

Tuesday, Aug 5

WWE ECW On Sci-Fi Results - August 5, 2008

TX - Aug 5, 2008 The announcers introduced highlights of Edge beating up Mick Foley on Smackdown... The announcers ran through the SummerSlam lineup. ... 411's ECW on Sci-Fi Report 8.05.08 411mania.com The ECW Palace Perspective: 8.05.08 411mania.com all 4 news articles

Monday, Jun 23

Opinion: Interview With Jeff Hardy: Suspension, WWE Return, more

Q: First off, welcome back to World Wrestling Entertainment! With the draft coming up this Monday on Raw on the Score and USA network (cheap plug), things seem to be heating up for the summer. Would you mind being traded or would you prefer to stay on the Raw brand?

Friday, Apr 18

Opinion: JR: ECW Has Passed Away, Bret Hart, WWE Divas, More

Speaking of Bret Hart, I cannot encourage any one enough to buy Bret’s autobiography. This is not only one of the very best wrestling books I have ever read, but one of the best biographies I have ever read…period. My personally autographed copy of this instant classic is one of my most treasu...

Thursday, Feb 28

Podcast: Kurt Angle Speaks Openly On Benoit/WWE, HHH, & More

Angle says that Booker T is one of the best in the business, and isn’t only a great wrestler but a great coach to the younger guys. He says that when Booker T came in, Booker got him more focused on helping the younger guys which Angle admits he wasn’t doing as much as he could have been.

Wednesday, Jan 23

Confirmed Matches For This Week's WWE SmackDown

The following matches were taped last night for Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown: Jamie Noble, Chuck Palumbo & Michelle McCool vs. The Miz, John Morrison & Layla in a six-person tag match Great Khali vs. Finlay in a Belfast Brawl The Undertaker vs. Big Daddy V

Tuesday, Jan 22

Opinion: (Spoilers) WWE SmackDown! Taping Results

Khali and Finlay had the Belfast Brawl, Horny and Ranjin were ringside. I have no idea what happened, cuz they did some stuff, then Finlay just waylayed Khali on the outside. Then Finlay and Horny walked away...and Horny's music played. No explanation. Soooooooo yeah. Then McMahon had a promo wit...

Friday, Dec 14

Official WWE SmackDown! Preview For Tonight

This Friday night, General Manager Vickie Guerrero returns to SmackDown. Rumors have been swirling all week that Guerrero intends for Armageddon’s Triple Threat Match opponents � World Heavyweight Champion Batista, Undertaker and the love of her life, Edge � to see one-on-one SmackD...

Tuesday, Nov 20

Batista On Homosexuality, Batista/Rey, Cena Update

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Batista was recently interviewed by TheAdvocate.com to promote his new book. In the piece, Batista talks about growing up with his mother that was gay, his relationship with Pat Patterson, and more. Click here to read it.

Tuesday, Nov 6

Spoilers: WWE SmackDown! Tapings from Bakersfield

The Major Brothers won a tag team battle royal to earn a title shot later "tonight." Other teams were Deuce/Domino, Jesse/Festus, Drew McIntyre/Dave Taylor and Jimmy Wang Yang/Shannon Moore. The Majors eliminated Deuce/Domino for the win.

Sunday, Sep 30

Opinion: Critics Shoot At Rock's Movie, ECW/SmackDown! Note, More

On December 2nd, WWE will be conducting a ECW/Smackdown taping on a Sunday rather then a Tuesday in Florence, SC at the Civic Center. WWE hall of famer Tito Santana is scheduled for Tuesday night's Trash Talking internet radio show.

Thursday, Sep 27

Opinion: Former WWE Diva Talks About Return; Losing Weight, More

Tammy Sytch appeared on Pro Wrestling Insider on Sports Talk Cleveland with Paul Belfi and Buck Woodward in the second hour. Paul mentioned an appearance at Mulberry's in Cleveland in October 10th. There is a meet and greet before the show. Tammy talked about WWE. She says that she doesn't wat...

Thursday, Aug 23

WWE SmackDown! Preview For Tonight - Wrestling-Edge.com

WWE SmackDown! Preview For Tonight TX - Also on SmackDown, the United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter will face a new challenge from Matt Hardy when the two participate in a One-on-One ...

Monday, Jun 18

WWE Spoils Storyline, Details on WWE Dropping Vince Angle - Wrestling-Edge.com

WWE Spoils Storyline, Details on WWE Dropping Vince Angle TX - After SmackDown aired in New York on Saturday night, the local CW station ran a story on the Vince death angle saying it was indeed a hoax. A WWE ...