- Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg spoke with John Cena, CM Punk and Mark Henry at the WrestleMania 29 press conference on Thursday. Cena does the "heel turn" that was previewed on Thursday, CM Punk gives a big "f*** you" to "smart marks" and Henry talks about his match with Ryback: - Tonight's WWE SmackDown will feature Ryback vs. Primo and Epico in a handicap match, Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston and a special su ...

- Dolph Ziggler spoke with Comcast's XFINITY blog and says he hopes the fans at WrestleMania 29 boo both John Cena and The Rock out of the building. He added: "I don’t want the cheers and the boos. I hope it’s 90% boos letting them know that this “Once in a Lifetime” match is happening again and that I or someone else should be the main event. But, that’s the great thing about the WWE Universe. They get to ...

- Here's footage of WWE stars hosting anti-bullying rallies on Thursday: - Maria Menounos wrote the following on her Facebook page about inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame this weekend: "I know some of you don't understand why I'm inducting Bob Backlund into the WWE Hall of Fame. Here's a quick history... I met Bob when I was 19-he starred in my movie, he supported me when I competed at Miss M ...

- Matt Hardy and Reby Sky posted the following video for their engagement: - WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro has passed Chris Benoit for the third longest US title reign of the current belt with 228 days. Next on the list is Shelton Benjamin with 243 days and MVP with 343 days. - Chris Jericho attended a New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game on Wednesday to promote WrestleMania 29. ...

- Here is Booker T's tout video from Thursday's Axxess event where he confirmed Stevie Ray will induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame. Booker also spoke to WWE.com: "To have my brother induct me is the only way it should be. I followed my brother around when I was a little bitty kid. I wanted to be like him." - As noted, WWE is asking fans to help name a new Divas reality TV show. The options are Divalicious ...

- WWE NXT Diva Summer Rae appeared at Thursday's WrestleMania 29 press conference as Fandango's salsa dancer. She posted the following photo of the two together. There's speculation now that she may be used as his dancer from here on out and may appear with him at WrestleMania 29 on Sunday. Summer also wrestled Paige in an Axxess match on Thursday. Here's the photo: ...

- Below is episode 1 of The JBL & Michael Cole World Tour: - Here's a photo of Diddy and Vince McMahon from WWE's Stars 4 Sandy Relief party tonight in New York City: - CM Punk spoke with AMNY.com and talked about facing The Undertaker: "I don’t want anybody to get bent out of shape with this answer. WrestleMania is the biggest show of the year and I take it very seriously. It really almost doesn’t matter w ...

- Below is video of John Cena mocking a heel turn at the WrestleMania 29 press conference today: - Ric Flair sent the following message out to thank fans for their support: "I’m overwhelmed by all the love and respect my family and I have received this week. Thank you to each and every one of you." - Booker T confirmed at WrestleMania Axxess today that his brother and Harlem Heat partner Stevie Ray will be ...

- WWE posted the following video of Kaitlyn giving insight into her workout routine: - NorthJersey.com has an article about John Cena and all the charity work that he does with WWE. Cena brought up the charity work he does when talking about not turning heel: "To sacrifice all that I do for a short-term story... it doesn't seem worth it. - Courtesy of CBS New York, here are some more photos of the WrestleMa ...

Mick Foley revealed that his Hall of Fame induction will in fact air on television. Here are a few things he posted on his Twitter account. Mick Foley@realmickfoley I just got some GREAT news! I will share this INCREDIBLE RT in just a few minutes...RIGHT HERE on Twitter. Get those tears of joy ready! Santa Claus@SantaClausWay Don't worry @RealMickFoley - I had a nice talk with @VinceMcMahon and your #WWEHOF ...

Impact Wrestling starts out with a video package. It shows Bully Ray turning on Brooke Hogan and Hulk Hogan to become the President of Aces & 8s. It then goes to the Hulk and Sting situation. Hulk isn’t letting Sting go unnoticed. It also shows AJ Styles returning and beating Bad Influence and James Storm. Aces tried to take him in, but he doesn’t speak or show any emotion. It shows Jeff Hardy becoming ...

The Honky Tonky Man, who held the Intercontinental Championship for a record 454 days, is back with WWE. The 60-year-old announced Thursday that he has come to terms on a multi-year contract with the sports-entertainment organization. "I am honored to be back with the WWE and am very excited to be teaming up with WWE again for some more Shake, Rattle and Roll," said The Honky Tonk Man in a message released ...

- In three days, WrestleMania will take place near AJ Lee's hometown of Union City, New Jersey. Speaking to WWE, the lifelong wrestling fan is recalling her journey to the big show as she shows off her massive collection of Converse sneakers. “I have probably more than 40 or 50 pairs of Chucks, which is probably unhealthy … I should see a doctor,” said Lee. “Chucks are cooler when they’re dirty. I actually ...

The following press release was issued today: IHG’s CANDLEWOOD SUITES® JOINS TNA IMPACT WRESTLING AS OFFICIAL HOTEL BRAND FOR THE ORGANIZATION NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2013) – TNA IMPACT WRESTLING is proud to join with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in a one-year agreement naming IHG’s extended stay brand Candlewood Suites® as ...

According to PWInsider, the word getting around at the WWE hotel is WWE may be adding a second match to their WrestleMania 29 pre-show. The match would be something involving all of the talents that are not currently being used at the show, so that everyone has a chance to work in front of the massive crowd. This may be the "big reveal" Vince McMahon is teasing for Friday on his Twitter account. ...