Mattel Announces Partnership With WWE Artist Rob Schamberger
July 22, 2017 (15:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
WWE and Mattel announced on Saturday at San Diego Comic Con that artist Rob Schamberger will be providing diorama pieces for 2018 elite figures. As shown in the video below, Rob is currently working on a piece from Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair at Roadblock. BREAKING NEWS: @Mattel reveals partnership with famed artist @RobSchamberger at @Comic_Con!!! #SDCC pic.twitter.com/22JSoomTi0 — WWE (@WWE) July 22, 2017 The post Mattel Announces Partnership With WWE Artist Rob Schamberger appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Jinder Mahal On His Shyness, Idea Behind His Finish & More
July 22, 2017 (15:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Current WWE ChampionJinder Mahal was interviewed by NBS News and had a few things to say regarding his career. The first thing he mentioned was his shyness outside of the ring: Im very down to earth, quiet. Im kind of a homebody. I have a little dog. She keeps me company. I just like to train and diet and get my rest so my body can recover so I can wrestle. Its an entertainment industry, and I know you have to turn up the volume, which Im now comfortable doing. At first I was very shy to talk into the […] The post Jinder Mahal On His Shyness, Idea Behind His Finish & More appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Former Female WWE Star On GLOW Series, Women's Revolution
July 22, 2017 (15:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Former WWE star Lisa Moretti (Ivory) spoke with USA Today regarding a few different topics, namely the accuracy of the new critically-belovedGLOW series: I thought it was a perfect thing to make a show from. As far as telling our story and whether it was true to life, I thought they made a good mix. Im glad its not a documentary because its probably going to be way more entertaining with the really good writers and producers who put it together. She also briefly touched upon the Women's Revolution comparing it to the nadir of the division: Theyre wrestling. […] The post Former Female WWE Star On GLOW Series, Women's Revolution appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Billy Gunn Comments On Negative Reaction To Tanahashi Match
July 22, 2017 (15:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Billy Gunn has been hearing it from all sides regarding his match againstHiroshi Tanahashi at the G1 Special in the USA for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. The reaction to the quality of the match was overwhelmingly negative with some people even saying that Gunn hadn't earned his place on the card despite him being a veteran of 20+ years. He had the following to say in response: Everyone has a platform to voice their opinions. Great. I let people have their opinions. Thats all good. Nothing has to match mine, I dont think that everybody should or everybody has to […] The post Billy Gunn Comments On Negative Reaction To Tanahashi Match appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Kenny King Comments On The Bachelorette, New Japan & More
July 22, 2017 (15:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
ROH starKenny King was recently in an interview with ESPN where he spoke about a number of topics. First up was King talking about being onThe Bacheloretteand missing some ROH shows in the process: I missed five or six shows. I missed one of the biggest events of our year,Supercard of Honor, ourWrestleManiashow. It wasnt like I missed a bunch of house shows, I missed big draws. But they made it very easy. I cannot be any more thankful and appreciative for how supportive Ring of Honor was, from top to bottom throughout this whole experience. From the first time […] The post Kenny King Comments On The Bachelorette, New Japan & More appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

WWE Adds Two European Tour Locations In November; The Rock Posts Old Photo
July 22, 2017 (15:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
WWE Adds Two Stops In Europe This November WWE has announced a new set of Smackdown live events will take place in Dublin, Ireland and Aberdeen, Scotland as part of their European tour in early November.AJ Styles, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn & Naomi are being advertised to appear.   The Rock Posts Old Photo The Rock seemed to be feeling a bit nostalgic when he posted this old photo of himself, remarking how he was 17 and yet looked to be a 47-year old man. TBT. Senior year. "We are the champions, my friend.. […] The post WWE Adds Two European Tour Locations In November; The Rock Posts Old Photo appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

WWE Raw Live Event Results (7/21/17) - Fayetteville, NC
July 22, 2017 (15:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Below are complete results from Friday's WWE Raw live event in Fayetteville, North Carolina: 1) Raw Tag Team Champions Sheamus & Cesaro def. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson and The Hardy Boyz 2) Goldust def. R-Truth 3) Jack Gallagher def. TJP 4) Bray Wyatt def. Apollo Crews 5) Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz & Samoa Joe 6) Dana Brooke, Bayley & Sasha Banks def. Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax & Emma 7) Finn Balor def. Elias Samson 8) Roman Reigns def. Braun Strowman by DQ The post WWE Raw Live Event Results (7/21/17) - Fayetteville, NC appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

WWE NXT Live Results (7/20/17) - Murphy Injured In Cocoa?
July 22, 2017 (04:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Below are complete results from Thursday's WWE NXT live event in Cocoa, Florida: 1)Tian Bing def. Raul Mendoza 2) Lacey Evans& Ruby Riot def. Billie Kay &Peyton Royce 3) Heavy Machinerydef. The Ealy Brothers (w/Brennan Williams) 4) Babatunde Aiyegbusi def. Sawyer Fulton 5) Aleister Black def. Marcel Barthel 6) Nick Miller (w/Shane Thorne) def. Chad Lail (Gunner) 7) Ember Moon def. Bianca Belair 8) The Velveteen Dream &Hideo Itami def. Kassius Ohno &Buddy Murphy. Murphy rolled his ankle early on, which lead to him going to the back while Ohno worked the rest of the match himself. The post WWE NXT Live Results (7/20/17) - Murphy Injured In Cocoa? appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

GFW Impact Viewership Drops After Last Week's New High
July 22, 2017 (04:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
This week's episode of GFWImpact, which featured more of Alberto El Patron vs. LAX, drew 322,000 viewers. This is down14%from last week's new high for the year. 2017 Impact Viewership: January 5, 2017: 290,000 viewers (Live) January 12, 2017: 277,000 viewers January 19, 2017: 310,000 viewers January 26, 2017: 307,000 viewers February 2, 2017: 299,000 viewers February 9, 2017: 252,000 viewers February 16, 2017: 325,000 viewers February 23, 2017: 275,000 viewers March 2, 2017: 293,000 viewers March 9, 2017: 292,000 viewers (Live/"reboot") March 16, 2017: 344,000 viewers March 23, 2017: 305,000 viewers March 30, 2017: 297,000 viewers April 6, 2017 […] The post GFW Impact Viewership Drops After Last Week's New High appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

WWE Reveals Fashion Doll Line At San Diego Comic Con
July 21, 2017 (19:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Several female WWE stars were on hand at San Diego Comic Con on Thursday for the launch of the company's new fashion doll line. A photo of the new dolls can be seen above. Below is the press release: Mattel and WWE are launching an exciting line of fashion dolls featuring The Bella Twins, Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and more of the WWE Universes favorite female competitors. The line, revealed today at San Diego Comic-Con International, offers collectors a new and original way to play and includes the following: - 12-inch fashion dolls that are articulated and come […] The post WWE Reveals Fashion Doll Line At San Diego Comic Con appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

NJPW G1 Climax 27 Night 2 Results
July 21, 2017 (19:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Hello WNW people, Mitch Big M Adams here. New Japan Pro Wrestling has begun its yearly G1 Climax tournament, and WNW is proud to announce that we will keep you informed on the proceedings. Results for all 19 shows of the tournament as well as standings for both blocks will be posted right here by yours truly. Todays question: Who do you think will win G1 Climax 27? Night Two Results Juice Robinson def. Satoshi Kojima by pinfall with Pulp Friction. Tama Tonga def. Michael Elgin by pinfall with a Gun Stun, countering a second rope Death Valley Driver. SANADA […] The post NJPW G1 Climax 27 Night 2 Results appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Alberto El Patron No Longer President Of Combate Americas
July 21, 2017 (19:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Currently suspended GFW Heavyweight ChampionAlberto El Patron is now shedding himself of another responsibility. Alberto has stepped down as president of Combate Americas. Though there is no confirmation that Alberto has done this in lieu of the recent domestic battery incident. This is the official statement from the Fight Network: Hes probably stepping back his official roles from Combate and hes going to focus on more on wrestling for the next year or two. Its a very challenging enterprise and I think its very, very hard on the body and difficult to do. Very physical, very athletic, so I hes […] The post Alberto El Patron No Longer President Of Combate Americas appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

GFW Impact Results (7/20/17) - LAX & El Patron Play Mind Games
July 21, 2017 (00:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
GFW Impact Results Thursday, July 20, 2017 From Universal Studios in Orlando Report by CJ Blaze of WrestlingNewsWorld.com 1) Super X Cup: Drago def. Sammy Guevara via running neckbreaker. Drago will now face Dezmond Xavier in the semi-finals. 2) Sienna def. Amber Nova via AK47 in a non-title match. After, Sienna calls out Karen Jarrett, which leads to Karen announcing Sienna will defend her titles against Rosemary in a Last Knockout Standing match next week. 3)Garza Jr., Laredo Kid & Octagoncito def. Trevor Lee, Idris Abraham & Demus via pinfall. 4) Matt Sydal def. Low Ki and Fantasma in a […] The post GFW Impact Results (7/20/17) - LAX & El Patron Play Mind Games appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Mark Henry Announces Retirement From In-Ring Competition
July 20, 2017 (19:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Now 46 years of age and having had a wrestling career dating back to 1996,Mark Henry has finally decided to hang up the boots and announced his retirement from in-ring competition. During an episode ofTable For 3, which was obviously recorded some time ago, he told his fellow guestsRon Simmons andThe Godfather that he was a couple of months away from moving over to a backstage role and helping younger talent. Henry has had quite the year from coming in as an Olympian weightlifter, joined the Nation of Domination as a heel, had one of the more "memorable" storylines involving […] The post Mark Henry Announces Retirement From In-Ring Competition appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

SmackDown Viewership Increases Before Battleground
July 20, 2017 (09:15) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
This week's edition ofWWE SmackDown Live, which was headlined byAJ Styles&Shinsuke Nakamura vs.Baron Corbin andKevin Owens, drew 2,548,000 viewers. This is up againfrom last week's2,465,000. 2017 WWE Smackdown Viewership Archive: January 3, 2017 - 2,596,000 viewers January 10, 2017 - 2,533,000 viewers January 17, 2017 - 2,652,000 viewers January 24, 2017 - 2,556,000 viewers January 31, 2017 - 2,817,000 viewers February 7, 2017 - 2,627,000 viewers February 14, 2017 - 2,626,000 viewers February 22, 2017 - 2,792,000 viewers February 28, 2017 - 2,566,000 viewers March 7, 2017 - 2,738,000 viewers March 14, 2017 - 2,628,000 viewers March 21, 2017 - […] The post SmackDown Viewership Increases Before Battleground appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

John Morrison Working Impact Live Events; Gail Kim's New Role Revealed
July 20, 2017 (04:15) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Jeremy Borash participated in a conference call on Wednesday for Global Force Wrestling, and revealed a few interesting tidbits: - John Morrison and wife Taya will be debuting for GFW at the company's Impact Live events during the first weekend in August. Additionally, Drago will be working the tour. - Dave & Jake Crist, formerly known as Ohio Is 4Killers will be signing with GFW soon. - Once Gail Kim retires from the ring at the end of 2017, she will officially transition into a backstage agent role. With rumors that Madison Rayne is no longer with the company, it […] The post John Morrison Working Impact Live Events; Gail Kim's New Role Revealed appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Singles Match Added To Battleground; TakeOver Main Event Set
July 20, 2017 (04:15) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Rematch set for Sunday Sami Zayn vs. Mike Kanellis in a rematch from this week's SmackDown Live has been announced for Sunday's WWE Battleground pay-per-view. BREAKING: @SamiZayn & @RealMikeBennett will have their rematch THIS SUNDAY at #WWEBattleground, LIVE on @WWENetwork! https://t.co/K0ePrcUUle — WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2017 TakeOver main event Drew McIntyre beat Killian Dain onthis week's WWE NXT to earn the right to challenge NXT Champion Bobby Roode in the main event of NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn next month. Moments after becoming the #1Contender to @REALBobbyRoode's #NXTTitle, @DMcIntyreWWE wasted NO time calling out the #glorious champ! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ExdyR2mAaI — WWE […] The post Singles Match Added To Battleground; TakeOver Main Event Set appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

CM Punk Sends Well Wishes; Triple H Reveals NXT Themes
July 20, 2017 (00:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
CM Punk Sends Well Wishes In a recent video on Twitter,CM Punk sent well wishes to competitive gamer PG Punk after he lost a tournament final. Kenny Omega posted the video to his own Twitter account.You can watch the video below featuring CM Punk and his dog Larry: .@PunkDaGod A friend of mine wanted to make sure you saw this... Chin up, buddy - the best is yet to come! pic.twitter.com/e35FZDsxD2 — Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) July 19, 2017   Triple H Reveals NXT Themes Recently,Triple H took to Twitter to announce three theme songs for NXT: Takeover Brooklyn III. They […] The post CM Punk Sends Well Wishes; Triple H Reveals NXT Themes appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Charlotte Flair Comments On Mae Young Classic, Her Goals & Dream Matches
July 20, 2017 (00:00) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Charlotte Flair was recently interviewed for the Fan Theory podcast and had the following to say about her excitement for the Mae Young Classic: "I think its a great opportunity for people to learn about Mae Young, and her history and her influence on the world of womens wrestling. I also think its a huge opportunity to highlight women from all over the world. There are so many different characters people see, so many styles, and just the face that we are dedicating a tournament to women is huge. I dont think thats ever been done in the history of […] The post Charlotte Flair Comments On Mae Young Classic, Her Goals & Dream Matches appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...

Mauro Ranallo Undergoes Surgery; SmackDown Dark Match
July 18, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from WrestlingNewsWorld ]
Mauro Ranallo goes under the knife WWE NXT announcer Mauro Ranallo revealed on Twitter that he had endoscopic sinus surgery on Monday. He shared the following updates and photo: I really appreciate the messages of support. A few days of rest and I'll be ready to go! ' #endoscopicsinussurgery — Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) July 17, 2017 You should see the OTHER guy! #endoscopicsinussurgery pic.twitter.com/uI7VB55b6F — Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) July 17, 2017 Hype Bros win dark match The Hype Bros beat The Ascension in a dark match prior to this week's SmackDown Live taping. CLICK HERE for complete results from this […] The post Mauro Ranallo Undergoes Surgery; SmackDown Dark Match appeared first on WrestlingNewsWorld.com. More...