Today's News

WWE legends remember the first Royal Rumble:

In 1988 a WWE TV Special aired, and 20 men competed in the first ever Royal Rumble match, the following year the event became an annual PPV. WWE have talked to some of the stars that competed in that very first match, legends like Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Jake The Snake Roberts, Bret Hitman Hart, Tito Santana, and Hillbilly Jim remember the creation of the match, why the match is so special, tactics to succeed, favourite memories and more.

This is a great read.

WWE reunion Christmas:

John Cena and Daniel Bryan spent Christmas at the parental home of their girlfriends The Bella Twins. (Picture).

LeBron James loves Ric Flair:

He told a newspaper...

“I mean, when I was a kid, I loved wrestling,” James told South Florida Sun Sentinel. “He was one of the guys I loved, too.

“I think he’s probably one of the creators of what we call swag these days, with the Rolexes and the stretch limos, and all the girls and all that stuff. He’s like the creator of swag, Ric Flair definitely kept me watching TV.”

WWE Hall Of Fame news:

WWE want to mark Madison Square Garden as part of the Hall Of Fame ceremony next year, 3 names have today emerged as under consideration for induction.

* The Rock - Who debuted at the arena in 1996

* The Nasty Boys - Who were billed as from New York during their WCW days

* Harlem Heat - Who were also billed from the city, Booker T says he does not want to go in until he is 60, so this may be a bit of a swerve to get him in now.

WWE are still working on Bruno Sammartino and have also not given up on inducting Owen Hart.

Up to date list of HOF candidates.

WWE relax on Chris Benoit:

Fans and Wrestling insiders are said to be baffled by WWE's stance of Chris Benoit, despite being blackballed from the company's history following the circumstances of his death, he has been given a large biog in their new Encyclopedia book.

Retirements end:

WWE Alum Jamie Noble wrestled Fandangoo yesterday, and Ex-ECW man Chris Chetti has also confirmed he will wrestle for the first time since 2005.

Ryback attacked by fan:

At last nights Raw show a female fan jumped onto the roof of his car and was trying to get into his vehicle, she failed and he was unhurt.

TNA Impact preview:

- Also on the huge broadcast, there will be a Steel Cage Match as Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe join forces to battle The Aces & Eights! There will be no escape and no surrender when the cage door slams shut on Joe, Angle and the Aces!

- Is Thursday's IMPACT the beginning of the end of the Aces' reign of terror with Sting's return and the big Steel Cage Match? Don't miss this all-important IMPACT that kicks off the New Year!

- The 2012 Wrestler of the Year will be revealed as well. Who will win between finalists James Storm, Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, Jeff Hardy, and Bully Ray?

- Plus, after what happened last week, what will happen when Hulk Hogan is face-to-face with Bully Ray and Brooke Hogan? Is the family drama about to reach a boiling point?

- Thursday's IMPACT will also feature all of your favorite stars, including Hernandez, James Storm, Matt Morgan, the lovely but lethal Knockouts in action, the high-flying X Division Superstars and many more, plus news on the January 13 Genesis Pay-Per-View event!

This is for the first show of 2013, TNA have also returned to the road after the Christmas holidays.

Raw's Christmas fail:

This weeks Raw was the least viewed episode in 15 years.