WWE Raw ratings down for final Rumble build, still tops night on cable

Image: WWE Last night’s Royal Rumble go-home edition of Raw averaged 1.82 million viewers overall and drew a 0.52 rating in 18-49. The show finished first in the demo in 18-49, males 18-49, 18-34, women 12-34, and males 12-34, while finishing fourth in women 18-49. Raw finished 23rd overall in viewership, behind 22 news shows. The show was down Read more about WWE Raw ratings down for final Rumble build, still tops night on cable[…]

Kurt Angle Talks About Retiring After His TNA Contract Expire, Movies & More

TNA Champion Kurt Angle spoke to FilmsInReview.com last week about retiring from pro wrestling, his film career and more. Some highlights: Retiring from Wrestling: “I’m kind of caught in the middle right now but I am making the jump into movies. I’m in four films this year. […] When you get into professional wrestling and Read more about Kurt Angle Talks About Retiring After His TNA Contract Expire, Movies & More[…]

Bobby Lashley Announces He Has Signed With TNA, When He Will Return

Bobby Lashley announced during an interview with ESPN Radio Wednesday that he officially signed with TNA Wrestling this past week and will be on hand for Sunday’s Victory Road pay-per-view as well as next week’s slate of Impact tapings. During the interview, Lashley said: “I signed with TNA. It’s a big thing because I am Read more about Bobby Lashley Announces He Has Signed With TNA, When He Will Return[…]

Lashley's First TNA Match, WWE Superstars Preview, Shane Douglas Interview

— Tonight on WWE Superstars, we’ll see Christian vs. William Regal, Evan Bourne vs. Jamie Noble and Kane vs. John Morrison. — Shane Douglas was a guest on the Between The Ropes radio show this week and spoke candidly about his addiction to the strong pain medication Oxycontin. Douglas told host Brian Fritz, “Oxycontin has Read more about Lashley's First TNA Match, WWE Superstars Preview, Shane Douglas Interview[…]

ECW On SyFy Results (07/28) *Spoilers*

WWE taped this week’s edition of ECW at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Special thanks to Wrestling News World readers Terence, Bret N., Tori Rodriguez, J.R.W., and Michael Walters for sending text-message updates. If you are attending a future WWE television taping and would be interested in sending text-message updates, please email your Read more about ECW On SyFy Results (07/28) *Spoilers*[…]

Umaga Possibly Returning To WWE, Last Night's ECW Rating, Yoshi Tatsu's Name

sources: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, PWInsider.com — Former WWE performer Edward “Eddie” Fatu (a.k.a. Umaga) was scheduled to film a “shoot” interview this week, but canceled. Apparently, he feels may be returning to World Wrestling Entertainment. The two-time Intercontinental Champion was released by the company on June 8, 2009 as a result of his refusal to Read more about Umaga Possibly Returning To WWE, Last Night's ECW Rating, Yoshi Tatsu's Name[…]

New Match Announced For SummerSlam – Updated Card

Here is the updated lineup for SummerSlam on August 23rd following last night’s edition of Raw: * Randy Orton vs. John Cena (WWE Championship Match) * Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk (Tables, Ladders and Chairs for the World Heavyweight Championship) * D-Generation X vs. Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase * Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler Read more about New Match Announced For SummerSlam – Updated Card[…]