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CM Punk talks Triple H, his feud with Jericho, and more

Matthew Hester — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:49:48 +0000

CM Punk was a recent guest with Peter Rosenberg from Hot 97. During their talk they went over his feud with Jericho, Triple H, and more. Here are a few highlights for you to enjoy. Punk on his promo he cut on June 27th, 2011: “[I]t wasn’t my design to have this as a platform to [...]

TNA Impact Wrestling 2/23/12 Quick Results

Matthew Hester — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:59:23 +0000

Missed liast nights Impact? Get your quick results here at ring-rap.com.

TNA iMPACT Wrestling Reaction and Report for 2/23/2012

Bill Wentz — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:54:48 +0000

I apologize to faithful readers of the “Report”, but we’re coming in very late to tonight’s show due to a number of personal and professional issues I am working through at the moment. That said, we’ll be borrowing from various internet show reports to bring you an abbreviated edition of the “Report” this week. Show [...]

Wrestlemania rewind: WM 3 Savage and Steamboat steal the show (2 parts)

Matthew Hester — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:08:29 +0000

The Rock responds to reports of backstage “Heat” on him

Matthew Hester — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:01:14 +0000

It was reported a few days ago that some people in the back are a little unhappy that the Rock is getting the top spot at this year’s Wrestlemania. These reports were made aware to the Rock, and the peoples champ had some choice words to say on the matter. Here is how the [...]

Jesse Sorensen makes first public comments since injury

Matthew Hester — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:45:51 +0000

As most know by now TNA star Jesse Sorensen suffered a serious neck injury during his match at the TNA Against All Odds PPV. The word being reported is that it can be twelve months before he fully recovers. Sorensen recently took to Twitter and posted the following to his fans. “Thanks for all of [...]

Will the Diva’s be snubbed at Wrestlemania 28?

Matthew Hester — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:29:30 +0000

Every year we can always count on the WWE Divas getting some type of match at Wrestlemania. But some sites are reporting that some of the top brass are down on giving them a spot on the big show. The word is the WWE officials feel that a women’s bout will take time away from [...]

Ring Rap Audio: 02/22/12

Drew Koscelek — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:40:35 +0000

Elimination Chamber has come and gone and the Road to Wrestlemania is nearly paved to completion. We have definitive matches for the World Heavyweight Championship as well as the WWE Championship, and The Undertaker will face Triple H in a Hell in a Cell. Drew and Matt take some time to discuss the build for [...]

The Five Best Boxers as of February 22

Colin Linneweber — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:12:45 +0000

Floyd Mayweather will turn 35 this week. In tribute to the birthday “Pretty Boy,” and boxing’s pound-for-pound royalty, the five best prizefighters today are ranked.

Carl Froch says thuggish Dereck Chisora shouldn’t be banned

Colin Linneweber — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:06:04 +0000

Former two-time WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch told Sky Sports Monday that a lifetime ban from prizefighting would be too harsh a punishment for his fellow English countryman Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora. After being outclassed by WBC heavyweight titlist “Dr. Iron Fist” Vitali Klitschko en route to a unanimous decision loss, Chisora (15-3, 10 [...]

The classy Vitali dominates the thuggish Chisora

Colin Linneweber — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:59:10 +0000

WBC heavyweight titlist “Dr. Iron Fist” Vitali Klitschko earned a unanimous decision victory over 9-1 underdog Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora Saturday to retain his belt at Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany. Klitschko (44-2, 38 KOs), who has never been floored in a prizefight, or involved in one that he wasn’t winning at the end on the [...]

My Fantasy WWE: No Way Out 19/02/2012

Daniel Tidd — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:36:07 +0000

Welcome to My Fantasy WWE No Way Out pay per view. It’s a SmackDown exclusive event. Here is a full list of the matches on the card: Mark Henry (c) vs CM Punk vs Wade Barrett vs Kurt Angle vs R-Truth vs The Miz in an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship Zack Ryder [...]

WWE Smackdown Recap 2/21/12

Will Kelcey — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:11:53 +0000

WWE Open. - Smackdown Open. - Lots of fire and fireworks shot off inside the arena as Josh Mathews’ voice intro’d the show, talking about the live Super Smackdown and how superstars from Raw and Smackdown would be on the show tonight. - Michael Cole plugged Daniel Bryan vs. CM Punk in a champion vs. [...]

DGUSA Adds Supershow With CZW To Wrestlemania Weekend

Matthew Hester — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:36:44 +0000

DGUSA is looking to make this a unique event, different than the shows it will present on March 30th & 31st at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach, Florida. To do this DGUSA is joining forces with the internationally popular Combat Zone Wrestling for the event on March 29th. This card will feature a [...]

Wrestlemania rewind: WM 2 King Kong is gunned down, Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy

Matthew Hester — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:20:11 +0000

Jim Ross talks Taker vs. Triple H, Jericho vs. Punk, and more

Matthew Hester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:38:51 +0000

Former Raw announcer Jim Ross took to his blog over at JRsBarBQ.com. This time around he talks Jericho vs. Punk, Taker and Triple H in a Hell In A Cell, and more. Here are a few highlights for you to check out. Ross on Hell In A Cell At WrestleMania: “The Undertaker confronting HHH and subsequently [...]

Who has been the biggest star in Wrestlemania history? (Poll Inside)

Matthew Hester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:07:48 +0000

In the history of the WWE we have had 28 Wrestlemanias. In those 28 years there have been many stars that have created unforgettable moments. But we would like your thoughts on who you feel has made the biggest impact throughout Wrestlemania history. Lay down your vote and let us know. What WWE star has [...]

Wrestlemania rewind: WM 1 a tradition is born, Rowdy Piper & Paul Orndorff vs. Mr T & Hulk Hogan (2 Parts)

Matthew Hester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:21:15 +0000

TNA Impact Wrestling results for 2/23/12 (Spoilers)

Matthew Hester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:12:37 +0000

Warning, this contains spoilers for this week's TNA Impact Wrestling.

Trish Stratus talks Wrestlemania 28, John Morrison and more

Matthew Hester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:01:42 +0000

Former WWE women’s champion Trish Stratus caught up with lordsofpain.net recently. During the interview they discussed Wrestlemania 28, John Morrison, and more. Here are a few highlights from the interview. Trish on what she would have booked for WrestleMania 28: “Personally, I would’ve loved to see Natalya and Beth go and run towards ‘Mania. If [...]

WWE Wrestlemania 28 card update!

Matthew Hester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:46:44 +0000

We are officially in the final run for Wrestlemania 28. So far we have had some big matches announced and the card is shaping up nicely. We will keep you updated as more matches are announced. Here is a look at what matches we have set so far. WWE Title Match CM Punk (c) vs. Chris [...]

CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan set for tonights live Smackdown!

Matthew Hester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:37:17 +0000

A few weeks back we saw what was sure to be a classic bout between Raw champ CM Punk vs. Smackdown champ Daniel Bryan. Sadly that match was broken up by Chris Jericho. Now the two are set to face off on tonight’s live edition of Smackdown. Join us live later tonight as we cover [...]

WWE Smackdown 2/21/12 : Thoughts and results for tonights show

Matthew Hester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:18:26 +0000

Join us later tonight for the special live Tuesday edition of WWE Smackdown.

Chris Jericho will face CM Punk at Wrestlemania 28

Drew Koscelek — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:15:44 +0000

It’s official! After winning an over-the-top-rope Battle Royal during the Main Event on Raw, Chris Jericho has won the privilege of facing CM Punk at Wrestlemania 28 for the WWE Title. It has been highly rumored for some time that this matchup would occur, but there was some doubt after the outcome of last night’s [...]

Wade Barrett seemingly seriously hurt at Raw

Drew Koscelek — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:10:17 +0000

While nothing is official, it seems that Wade Barrett may have suffered a very serious injury at tonight’s Raw. Barrett was involved in the main event, which featured an over-the-top-rope Battle Royal. Barrett was among the men that caught Dolph Ziggler when Ziggler was tossed from the ring. Barrett appeared to land very awkwardly on [...]

Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus official for Wrestlemania 28

Drew Koscelek — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:05:57 +0000

It was strongly hinted at Elimination Chamber, but now it’s official: Daniel Bryan will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against the Royal Rumble winner Sheamus at Wrestlemania 28. It’s worthy to note that this same matchup was bumped from Wrestlemania 27, when Sheamus was United States Champion, defending against Bryan. The two still wrestled in [...]

Undertaker vs. Triple H is official for Wrestlemania 28… in a Hell in a Cell!

Drew Koscelek — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:20:04 +0000

Huge news coming out of Raw tonight – Triple H has agreed to a match at Wrestlemania 28, and he’ll be facing The Undertaker. But it won’t be an ordinary match – it’ll take place in a Hell in a Cell. This definitely ups the ante on the expected match for Wrestlemania. We’ll keep you [...]

Ron Simmons to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2012

Drew Koscelek — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:46:12 +0000

It’s been rumored, but now it’s official: Ron Simmons will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Simmons has been more of a joke character of late, but he has had a storied career, including becoming the first African-American World Heavyweight Champion, and a run with John “Bradshaw” Layfield as the [...]

The Rock confirmed for next week’s Raw

Drew Koscelek — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:36:12 +0000

Tonight on Raw, it was announced that The Rock will be appearing live on next week’s Monday Night Raw. Considering the build for Wrestlemania will be kicking up to full strength, we can only assume he will be confronting John Cena.

WWE Monday Night Raw Recap for 2/20/2012 – Eliminated?

Bill Wentz — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:30:49 +0000

It’s the night after Elimination Chamber, and we’re officially on the road to Wrestlemania 28 in Miami. Chris Jericho got an advantage by being the last man to enter the Chamber last night, but did it pay off in a win over the champion, CM Punk? Or was someone else able to take the belt [...]

Miguel Cotto to KO Floyd Mayweather “in the first round?”

Colin Linneweber — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:27:24 +0000

HBO boxing judge Harold Lederman recently spoke with Las Vegas Boxing Examiner Chris Robinson about the upcoming bout pitting WBC world welterweight champion “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather against Puerto Rican icon and WBA world light-welterweight titlist Miguel Cotto on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs), who last fought [...]

WWE Elimination Chamber Pay Per View Coverage – 2/19/2012

Bill Wentz — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:45:02 +0000

Join us here on Ring-Rap.com for tonight’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay per view event, starting at 8PM EST. The card tonight shapes up as follows: John Cena vs. Kane; Ambulance Match Rules Beth Phoenix (c) vs. Tamina Snuka; WWE Divas Championship Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Wade Barrett vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show vs. The [...]

Week In Review With Chris Polson

Chris Polson — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:41:21 +0000

According to the WWE website, Randy Orton has a concussion. I’m not buying it. My guess is he came back too early from his neck and back issues and now it’s coming back to haunt him. I don’t know if it was his decision or someone higher up the totem pole, but I think it [...]

“No other fighter is close to” Andre Ward

Colin Linneweber — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:39:07 +0000

ESPN.com reported Thursday that WBA, WBC and The Ring super middleweight champion Andre “Son of God” Ward has received medical clearance to begin training and using his left hand. Ward (25-0, 13 KOs), voted the 2011 “Fighter of the Year” by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA), fractured his hand in two places prior [...]

“Black Mamba” says Pacquiao will “have problems with” Timothy Bradley

Colin Linneweber — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:35:30 +0000

The uncle and trainer of WBC welterweight king “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather told boxingscene.com Wednesday that WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will struggle in his title defense against WBO light welterweight titlist “Desert Storm” Timothy Bradley on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Speculation had run rampant that Mayweather (42-0, [...]

Dereck Chisora and David Haye involved in scary, and bloody, brawl

Colin Linneweber — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:28:38 +0000

After being outclassed by WBC heavyweight titlist “Dr. Iron Fist” Vitali Klitschko en route to a unanimous decision loss, Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora brawled with fellow English countryman David “The Hayemaker” Haye at a press conference yesterday at Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany. Haye (25-2, 23 KOs), a 31-year-old former WBA heavyweight champion and unified cruiserweight [...]

My Fantasy WWE: 17/02/2012 Friday Night SmackDown quick hits

Daniel Tidd — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:48:11 +0000

As stated on My Fantasy WWE Monday night Raw, instead of full match and promo descriptions, there will be quick hits on each segment as I don’t want the show’s to pile up. OPENING SEGMENT Interim GM Edge is standing in the middle of the ring with Randy Orton and Brodus Clay stood on opposite [...]

My Fantasy WWE: 13/02/2012 Monday Night Raw quick hits

Daniel Tidd — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:01:54 +0000

It’s been a busy week and I haven’t had a lot of time to write up My Fantasy WWE Monday night Raw and Friday night SmackDown. As I don’t want the show’s to pile up, I have decided not to go in to as much detail as usual. Instead of doing match descriptions, I will [...]

Jim Ross talks Wrestlemania 29, Elimination Chamber, and more

Matthew Hester — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:18:07 +0000

Jim Ross took to his blog again. This time around he talks, WWE Elimination Chamber, Wrestlemania 29, and more. Here area few highlights for you to check out. Jim Ross on weather concerns for WrestleMania 29:“I’m not going to not worry about the weather for April 7, 2013 as I can’t affect it one way [...]

Big announcement planned for Elimination Chamber

Matthew Hester — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:05:33 +0000

WWE Raw Interim General Manager John Laurinaitis took to Twitter and said that he will be making a big announcement at tonight’s WWE Elimination Chamber. Here is the official quote made by him. “FYI: I plan to make a HUGE announcement at Elimination #Chamber tomorrow. It might stop the show, and will certainly be a [...]

WWE Elimination Chamber Flashback: 2010 Jericho steals the gold (4 parts)

Matthew Hester — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:55:17 +0000

Sheamus comments on his babyface run and more

Matthew Hester — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:42:07 +0000

Former WWE champ Sheamus was interviewed recently by Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg. During the talk they discussed how he got his “Great White” nickname and his current run as a face. Here are a couple highlights for you to check out. Sheamus on how he got the nickname “The Great White”: “It’s something that came [...]

TNA Impact Wrestling sees a rating increase

Matthew Hester — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:30:07 +0000

There is some good news for the high brass over at TNA. The good news is that Impact Wrestling saw an increase in ratings for the first time in weeks. The bad news is the shows rating were still very low. This past week’s Impact pulled in a rating of 1.06. Source: lordsofpain.net

Tara compares working for WWE and TNA

Matthew Hester — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:20:50 +0000

Former WWE star and current TNA Knockout Tara recently spoke with SportsVibe.co.uk. During the interview, she was asked to compare TNA to WWE. Here is what the talented grappler had to say. Tara on the differences between TNA and the WWE: Oh my gosh! The first thing that I realised straight away was that the [...]

Dereck Chisora doesn’t “have a chance” against Vitali Klitschko

Colin Linneweber — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:49:19 +0000

ESPN.com reported yesterday afternoon that 9-1 underdog Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora will not be allowed to enter the ring listening to the song Only Fools and Horses on Saturday when he challenges WBC heavyweight titlist “Dr. Iron Fist” Vitali Klitschko for his belt at Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany. Chisora (15-2, 10 KOs), a former British [...]

WWE Smackdown Recap 2/17/12

Will Kelcey — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:12:09 +0000

WWE Open Smackdown Open Backstage: Teddy Long and Randy Orton are talking. Security guards Long’s office. Randy Orton is pulled from the Elimination Chamber match THE GREAT KHALI & BIG SHOW VS. WADE BARRETT & IC CHAMPION CODY RHODES Barrett and Khali started the match. Khali took Barrett down straight away and dominated from there. [...]

Chris Hero makes his FCW debut

Matthew Hester — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:40:03 +0000

It was recently reported that former ROH star Chris Hero was on his way to FCW to embark on his WWE career. Hero, who now wrestles under the name Kassius Ohno, laid out former TNA star Xavier Woods at a recent FCW show. We will keep you updated on his FCW future as more is [...]

The Rock confirms he will be at Wrestlemania 29

Matthew Hester — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:32:31 +0000

Well the question on if the Rock will be around during the next year has been answered. The former WWE champ confirmed that he will be at Wrestlemania 29 at a recent press conference in New Jersey. It will be interesting to see how often we see him in the WWE over the next year [...]

TNA iMPACT Wrestling Reaction and Report for 2/16/2012

Bill Wentz — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:52:26 +0000

Tonight we come back to the iMPACT Zone and the fall-out of Against All Odds. If you followed along with live coverage on the site, you know that Bobby Roode was able to hang on to his TNA World Heavyweight Championship in the fatal four way match. Sting had to count the fall, and was [...]

Elimination Chamber Flashback: 2005 The Game goes back to back (3 Parts)

Matthew Hester — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:29:30 +0000