07/03/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for World Wrestling Entertainment

• News on Ricardo Rodriguez's suspension, WWE Raw rating, Briscoe's/ROH and more _{2013-07-03, 07:46 am}
  In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended JesAos RodrA guez for 30 days effective immediately for his first violation of the company's policy.
• Second generation wrestler Matt Osborne dead at 55 _{2013-07-02, 12:33 am}
  Matt Osborne passed away Friday at the age of 55. Osborne was a second generation wrestler who was best known when he wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation as the first "Doink the Clown".
• 'Doink The Clown' dies: Matt Osborne was 55 _{2013-06-28, 04:37 pm}
  The World Wrestling Entertainment organization announced the news on its website on Friday, June 28. The cause was not made public.
• TNA Impact Wrestling results recap: Austin Aries unveiled as Suicide... _{2013-07-01, 06:16 am}
  New X Division champion will put the gold on the line in the main event of Destination X for the second year in a row The highly-talented Austin Aries, who for months has been focusing on the tag team title scene, was thrust back into the limelight in emphatic fashion on last night's episode of Impact Wrestling .
• Matt Osborne, pro wrestling's Doink the Clown, dies at age 55 _{2013-06-30, 10:00 am}
  There was no word on the cause of death, although investigators are saying it appears to be accidental.
• Doink the Clown Dead - Cause Unknown _{2013-06-29, 09:06 pm}
  From 1992 to 1996, Matt Osborne put on the white makeup, the green wig, and one of the most recognizable sets of wrestling tights you'll ever lay eyes on.
• Bobby Lashley Pioneered Bridging the Gap Between MMA and Pro Wrestling _{2013-06-29, 04:29 pm}
  ... A former collegiate standout in wrestling, Lashley was a quick pickup several years ago for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he cut his teeth in the industry and became one of the company's biggest stars during his years with the ...
• WWE superstars bring joy to those serving overseas _{2013-06-29, 10:33 am}
  Paul Wight is better known as 'Big Show', who is a 7-foot tall and 440 pound wrestler with World Wrestling Entertainment , America's ubiquitous wrestling organization based in Stamford, Conn.
• Ex-WWE Wrestler Matt Osborne Passes Away: Doink the Clown is no More _{2013-06-29, 10:22 am}
  Former World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Matt Osborne, best known for his character Doink the Clown, has passed away.
• - Big E Langston' Goes From Hawkeyes To WWE _{2013-06-28, 10:21 pm}
  ... defensive tackle Ettore Ewen, now known professionally as Big E Langston, will be part of the World Wrestling Entertainment show here on Saturday night, June 29. "I'm trying to put together a tailgate party," said former Hawkeye linebacker Mike ...
• Smack down in Wildwood _{2013-06-28, 09:52 pm}
  For one night, World Wrestling Entertainment will present a live tour event in the Oceanfront Arena at the Wildwoods Convention Center 8 p.m. July 5. Alberto Del Rio will challenge Dolph Ziggler in the World Heavyweight Championship Match, plus "The Viper" Randy Orton, R-Truth, Tons of Funk, Team Rhodes Scholars, AJ Lee, Big E. Langston, Brie ... (more)
• Bobby Lashley juggling more than last-minute MMA fights and pro wrestling matches _{2013-06-28, 06:26 pm}
  ... and the way he looked, promoters wanted to immediately cash in on his name recognition as a World Wrestling Entertainment star, when he was really just a novice fighter. Four-and-a-half years later, Lashley (8-2) faces Matthew Larson (2-2) on this ...
• Cover art revealed for WWE 2K14 featuring "The Great One" _{2013-06-27, 11:16 pm}
  While The Rock is part movie star, part wrestler, the choice to put him on the cover with his recent resurgence was backed up by the fans' reaction at last week's episode of WWE Monday Night Raw .
• Sidoti Upgrades World Wrestling Entertainment to "Buy" _{2013-06-28, 12:45 pm}
  World Wrestling Entertainment traded up 0.99% on Friday, hitting $10.0585. World Wrestling Entertainment has a 52-week low of $7.50 and a 52-week high of $10.10.
• Former WWE, Tough Enough associate Big John Gaburick joins TNA Wrestling _{2013-06-28, 01:47 am}
  "Big John" Gaburick is an accomplished production executive who joins TNA from World Wrestling Entertainment where he served as Vice President of Television Production.
• Senate candidate, WWE founder McMahon joins consultancy firm _{2013-06-27, 04:01 pm}
  Linda McMahon, the former head of the World Wrestling Entertainment empire, joined APCO Worldwide's International Advisory Council on Thursday.
• Linda McMahon Joins APCO's International Advisory Council _{2013-06-27, 01:46 pm}
  Linda McMahon Joins APCO's International Advisory Council Posted by Larry Csonka on 06.27.2013 Check out the full announcement inside... FORMER WWE CEO LINDA MCMAHON JOINS APCO'S INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Washington, D.C. - Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment , joins APCO Worldwide as a member of the firm's International ... (more)
• TNA Hires Former WWE Executive as Executive Vice President of Television Production _{2013-06-27, 01:45 pm}
  ... effective immediately. Gaburick is an accomplished production executive who joins TNA from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he served as Vice President of Television Production. The announcement was made today by President Dixie Carter, to ...
• The Juggernaut MMA News Report 06.27.13: Dana White, Still Stubborn _{2013-06-27, 03:34 am}
  ... from Vince McMahon whenever he's publicly asked about competition for the publicly traded World Wrestling Entertainment. He never talks about TNA Impact Wrestling in that capacity (and honestly, he doesn't even publicly talk about the UFC in that ...
• Ric Flair and Roddy Piper to Appear on Abc's "Wife Swap" - June 30th _{2013-06-26, 04:04 pm}
  ... Roddy Piper" - The girlfriend and the wife of two of the biggest former stars of the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) swap lives and homes for one week on "Celebrity Wife Swap," Sunday, June 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m., EST) on the ABC Television Network. ...