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During a recent interview with Digital Sky, TNA President Dixie Carter said she would be open to a TNA vs. WWE cross-promotion event. Carter is quoted as saying: “I don’t think [WWE] shares my belief in this, but I believe that competition is 100% positively essential,I think it’s important for fans and for us. To  Continue Reading »

In a new sit-down interview with CBS Cleveland reporter Chris Van Vliet, recent WWE champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he is content if his final wrestling match was at WrestleMania on April 7. “I grew up in wrestling, as you know, so for me that was a dream scenario going into the biggest WrestleMania  Continue Reading »

Percy Watson and Brandon Traven have both been released from their deals with the WWE today. Traven who worked the Mid-Western independent scene was signed to a developmental deal last year and had previously trained under WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race. Watson meanwhile was signed to a developmental deal back in 2009 and appeared  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon commented on this Sunday’s WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Because of the risk of injury, I will be crossing my fingers until #ExtremeRules is over on Sunday — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) May 17, 2013

Speaking through his official Twitter account, recently released WWE superstar Derrick Bateman noted that he is now available for independent bookings. As we have noted on the website today, Bateman, along with Briley Pierce, Sakamoto, Audrey Marie and Anya have been released from their deals with the company.

WWE returns to the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Complex in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on October 10th, 11th & 12th, 2013. Tickets for all 3 events go on sale May 20th. Go to http://wherewrestlinghappens.tk for info about future events.

WWE have today released developmental talent Anya from her developmental deal with the company. Anya, real name Anna Bogomazova, was signed to a developmental deal in August 2012, making her in-ring debut in October 2012 against another recently released WWE NXT Div, Audrey Marie. As we mentioned earlier today, Audrey Marie, Briley Pierce, Sakamoto and  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler commented on the WWE’s decision to release his brother Briley Pierce (real name Ryan Nemeth) from his developmental deal with the company and noted that people within the company told him personally how hard of a worker his brother was and how he  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Twitter account, former WWE NXT talent Sakamoto commented on his release from the company. #WWE #NXT my friend thank you for everything SAYONARA — Mr.SAKAMOTO (@WWEMrSAKAMOTO) May 17, 2013

WWE sent out the following: ‘WWE 2K14′ release date announced NEW YORK — WWE and 2K announced this week that “WWE 2K14″ will hit stores Oct. 29 in the U.S., followed by a Nov. 1 European release. As reported earlier this year, 2K and WWE entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement granting 2K the exclusive  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Twitter account, former WWE Champion The Rock provided an injury update noting that he is letting the pain be his guide, however he’s feeling good. Injury update: 3 1/2 weeks post surgery (3 hernial tears). Letting pain be my guide & feel good. Thank U guys for the love! #SwollenMember —  Continue Reading »

WWE have released developmental Diva Audrey Marie from her deal with the company. Marie, real name Ashley Miller was signed to a developmental deal back in 2011 after being recruited by the company. She is a former FCW Divas Champion. As mentioned on the website earlier, the company have also released Derrick Bateman, Sakamoto and  Continue Reading »

CMT sent out the following: REDNECK ISLAND SET TO RETURN TO CMT FOR AN ALL-NEW SEASON ON JUNE 5 The Ultimate Redneck-Style Competition Series to Premiere at 10:30 p.m., ET/PT, Following the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS NASHVILLE – Wrestling hall of famer Steve Austin is back for a rowdier-than-ever third season of REDNECK ISLAND, premiering  Continue Reading »

WWE have released Derrick Bateman, Sakamoto and Briley Pierce from their deals with the company. Bateman was signed to a developmental deal with the company back in 2007 and was on the last season of NXT prior to the show being taped at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Pierce, real name Ryan Nemeth  Continue Reading »

The following video features the promotional preview for Les Reines du Ring (Queens of the Ring) scheduled to be released on July 3rd. The film follows 30 year old Rose who only has one idea in mind, to reconnect with her 11 year old son whom she has been away from for several years and  Continue Reading »

In an update on independent wrestler Sami Callihan signing a potential WWE developmental deal following news from Big Japan Pro Wrestling that he would be missing their tour due to that news, according to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider through sources in Combat Zone Wrestling, a promotion Callihan appears for notes that Callihan  Continue Reading »

WWE have signed Shaun Ricker to a developmental deal with the company. 30 year old Ricker, known for his work with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and the National Wrestling Alliance amongst other promotions has been on the WWE’s radar for quite some time and is said to be one of a huge number of talents  Continue Reading »

The “Bret Hart Appreciation Night” episode of WWE Raw on May 27 will include Shawn Michaels, according to the ScotiaBank Saddledome arena website. Advertising reads: “Bret ‘The Hitman Hart’ and ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ Shawn Michaels will reunite in Canada for the 1st time in over 15 years. This is one moment you don’t want to  Continue Reading »

WWE is still aiming for an 18-month window for the potential launch of a WWE Network. However, WWE CFO George Barrios provided several updates on the Network during a presentation this Thursday at J.P. Morgan’s 41st Annual Global Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference. The current plan for a typical 24-hour programming day is 10-15 hours  Continue Reading »

USA Today are reporting that WWE will donate $1.2 million to head-related injury research. The donation will be delivered to former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski’s Sports Legacy Institute over a period of three years. WWE executive/wrestler Triple H: “Obviously, I think it’s such a huge concern for everybody right now in sports and in the  Continue Reading »