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• The Rock Expecting His Third Child, Rock On His Daughter at Awards Show, Former Star Making First Post-WWE Appearance

  11-12-2017 23:46
  WrestlePro has Tweeted the following, announcing former WWE star Darren Young’s first appearance since being released by WWE back in September of this year:Mr. No Days Off” Fred Rosser @DarrenYoungWWE will make his FIRST post WWE appearance at WrestlePro in Union, NJ Friday March 9th!He will be part of the meet & greet competing as well! Fred will also be at the BIG EVENT in Queens! Tickets on sale TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/fgLQfRPaj8
  — WrestlePro (@WrestlePro) December 11,
  
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• WWE Stars Tour Naval Base, Preview for ‘WWE Week’ (Videos), Top Names Announced for 2018 WrestleCon

  11-12-2017 23:33
  Tickets are now on-sale for WrestleCon 2018, which will take place over WrestleMania 34 weekend in New Orleans. Tickets can be purchased at this link, and the following names have been announced for next year’s big events:
  WWE Hall of Famers Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Road Warrior Animal, Teddy Long, Tony Atlas, and Paul Orndorff as well as Eric Bischoff, Demolition, Rick & Scott Steiner, Brutus Beefcake, Billy Gunn, Savio Vega, Los Boriquas, Mongo McMichael, Hernandez, Kevin Sul
  
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• Darren Young’s First Post-WWE Appearances Announced, Impact Wrestling Confirms Next Taping Dates In Orlando This January

  11-12-2017 23:30 via mandatory.com
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  Darren Young
  Darren Young will be making his first post-WWE appearance this March for WrestlePro in Union, New Jersey on March 9th. WrestlePro noted Young will be taking part in the meet and greet and competing that night.
  Additionally (h/t to Shin-Blade for the following), Young will appear the following day at The Big Event NY in Queens, as well as at Warriors Of Wrestling in Staten Island on behalf of Damage 365 Promotions.
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• Chris Jericho On Attacking Omega, Ric Flair Launches New YouTube Channel, Cathy Kelley On Bullying Victim (Videos)

  11-12-2017 23:15
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Cathy Kelley looking at WWE Superstars, such as Kevin Owens, AJ Styles, Carmella and more supporting Keaton Jones, who over the weekend released a video speaking out about bullying:.@WWE Superstars offer their support to Keaton Jones, who bravely spoke up against bullying. pic.twitter.com/4kH1a2kqi9
  — WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2017Chris Jericho On Attacking Omega
  As seen at the NJPW World Tag League finals last night in Fukuoka, Chris Jericho m
  
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• Matt Taven On Facing Will Ospreay At ROH’s Final Battle, Coming Back From His Knee Injury, Mike Bennett’s Recovery From Addiction

  11-12-2017 23:12 via mandatory.com
  Matt Taven recently spoke with Scott Fishman for Channel Guide Magazine; you can read a few highlights below:
  Matt Taven talks about fighting to come back from his recent knee injury: 
  “I was pretty determined to get back as soon as possible. Ring of Honor, I was under contract, and they took care of me the whole time. I was in no rush, but I was in a personal rush to get back because I am so antsy to get there. I love doing this. I want to succeed more than anything and want to make
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s Next WWE Universal Title Defense Revealed, Huge Stipulation Set for Raw Match Tonight

  11-12-2017 23:03
  WWE has released the following video, announcing a major stipulation for Braun Strowman vs Kane on WWE Raw tonight.
  In the video, Charly Caruso announces the winner of the bout will be named the new #1 contender to Brock Lesnar’s WWE Universal Title, and will challenge The Beast at WWE Royal Rumble. Tonight’s Raw will also feature The Shield in three big singles matches, with Roman Reigns vs Cesaro, Dean Ambrose vs Samoa Joe and Seth Rollins vs Sheamus.
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• Exclusive: GCW Co-Owner Brett Lauderdale Alleges Real Heat w/ CZW; Backstory On Controversial Cage Of Death Invasion w/ Nick Gage

  11-12-2017 22:56 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Brett Lauderdale
  (Note: WrestleZone reached out to Combat Zone Wrestling’s DJ Hyde regarding this exclusive and he declined to comment.)
  This past weekend popular independent pro wrestler Nick Gage made a surprise appearance following the main event of Combat Zone Wrestling’s Cage of Death .
  Gage was wearing a Game Changer Wrestling t-shirt and was accompanied by GCW Co-Owner Brett Lauderdale.
  Many fans have speculated about whether the incident was a part of the show o
  
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• BREAKING NEWS: Major Stipulation Added To Tonight’s Kane vs Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar’s Next Title Defense Confirmed

  11-12-2017 22:54 via mandatory.com
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  WWE just posted the following breaking news alert video with Charly Caruso announcing tonight’s Kane versus Braun Strowman match on WWE RAW has a major stipulation.
  The winner of tonight’s match will move on to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view in Philadelphia:
  Kane Says Braun Strowman Will Be ‘One Of The Great Big Men Ever’; What Does He Think Of Jinder Mahal?Major breaking
  
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• WZ Forum Files #3: Just How Sweet Is Finn Balor?

  11-12-2017 22:49 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 22: Professional wrestler Finn Balor leaves the ‘Good Morning America’ taping at the ABC Times Square Studios on August 22, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/GC Images)
  Welcome back to the WZ Forum Files! 
  Every now and then we’ll present a hot topic on wrestling for discussion in the WZ Forums. The topic will be open for a set amount of time and at the end, the best responses will be presented in an article here on the main site
  
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• Sasha Banks & Alexa Bliss Comment On Making WWE History In Abu Dhabi, Why A Women’s Main Event At Wrestlemania Is Now Possible

  11-12-2017 22:46 via mandatory.com
  Alexa Bliss and Sasha Banks spoke with Jonathan Selvaraj for ESPN.com moments after making history last week after they became the first female WWE wrestlers to perform in front of an audience in Abu Dhabi; you can read a few highlights below:
  Sasha Banks comments on making history with Alexa Bliss: 
  “I was emotional because that was something so big. It was the first ever women’s match in Abu Dhabi. It was something so special. I knew that it was going to be somethin
  
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• Chris Jericho On Motivation For Facing Kenny Omega At WK12, Logistics Of His Rock & Wrestling Cruise, Focusing On Non-WWE Projects

  11-12-2017 22:33 via mandatory.com
  Chris Jericho recently spoke with Sean Neumann for Rolling Stone; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Chris Jericho comments on the logistics of his Rock N’ Wrestling Rager Cruise: 
  That was the hardest sticking point, to decide whether this was safe and if this was engineer-ically sound. I had to have a team of engineers go onboard the Norwegian Pearl to see if a wrestling ring could be secured to the deck with no issues. To me, I was like, the fucking Kiss stage is anchored to the d
  
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• Ember Moon On Finally Winning The NXT Women’s Title At Takeover War Games, Getting Praise From Asuka

  11-12-2017 22:18 via mandatory.com
  NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon recently spoke with WWE.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Ember Moon comments on her immediate reaction to winning the NXT Women’s Championship: 
  “As soon as I won the title, I remember having to do an interview right away. By the time I got to locker room, it was completely empty. I put the title down, I put my armor down and I just stared at the both of them.
  “I just said to myself, ‘I finally did it.’ I finally
  
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• Preview for This Week’s WWE NXT, Lilian Garcia Sings at Tribute to the Troops (Video), New Paige Merchandise

  11-12-2017 22:07
  This week’s edition of WWE NXT will be historic, as the show will be making its cable TV debut on USA Network as part of “WWE Week”.
  The show will air at 7pm EST on USA Network, and will also air on WWE Network at the regularly scheduled time of 8pm EST. The show will feature the following matches:
  -Aleister Black vs Adam Cole in a Fatal Four Way match qualifier-Peyton Royce vs Ember Moon in a non-title match
  WWE is also hyping an appearance by The Authors of Pain.
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• Naomi Comments On Wanting To Wrestle Beyonce, Which Attitude Era Women She’d Bring Back To WWE, Wanting To Start A Hair Care Line

  11-12-2017 22:05 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)
  WWE Superstar and Total Divas star Trinity aka Naomi is the special guest on the latest AfterbuzzTV Total Divas Aftershow; you can read a few highlights and watch the show below, or download it on iTunes.
  Naomi on which celebrity she would want to wrestle: I would have to say Beyonce, because she’s my idol. Beyonce is great at everything, you can’t be great at wrestling too. I think that is one thing she’s not good at & I would be bett
  
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• John Cena’s WWE Return Announced, Watch Lilian Garcia Sing The National Anthem, Reminder About New ‘Ride Along’ Tonight Following RAW

  11-12-2017 21:36 via mandatory.com
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  John Cena’s WWE Return Announced
  WWE.com is now advertising John Cena as appearing as part of the December 25th WWE RAW in Chicago, IL.
  Cena is also advertised for an Intercontinental Championship match against Roman Reigns the next night as part of a WWE Live event at Madison Square Garden.
  Related: Triple H Compares Roman Reigns To John Cena, Calls Him ‘One Of The Best In The WWE’
  Watch Lillian Garcia Sing The National Anthem
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• Jim Ross Says He Will Be “Shocked” If Hulk Hogan Does Not Return to WWE, Triple H On NXT Takeover New Orleans

  11-12-2017 21:12
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with Business Insider, and below is what the WWE Hall of Famer had to say on Hulk Hogan possibly returning to WWE in 2018:
  “I don’t have any insider knowledge that Hulk will be back in WWE, but if he isn’t in 2018, I will be shocked.
  [Jim Ross is a legendary WWE announcer and executive. He wrote a new memoir about his career in wrestling]
  [An audio recording of Hogan using a racial slur surfaced in 2015. WWE swiftly terminated Hogan&rsq
  
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• Update On Brock Lesnar Possibly Joining the “Rocky” Movie Franchise

  11-12-2017 21:07
  Actor Sylvester Stallone has posted the following on Instagram, teasing WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar possibly joining the “Rocky” movie franchise.
  In an update to this original post, Stallone has since made his big announcement, and oddly it has nothing to do with Brock Lesnar. Stallone announced he will be stepping down as director of “Creed 2”, and replacing him will be Stephen Caples, Jr.
  “Creed 2” picks up where “Creed” left of
  
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• Stallone Teases Brock Lesnar For Next Rocky Movie?, WWE Hypes This Thursday’s Tribute To The Troops

  11-12-2017 20:48 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Stallone Teases Brock Lesnar For Next Rocky Movie?
  Sylvester Stallone has posted the following on Instagram creating buzz that Brock Lesnar may be involved in the next installment of the Rocky film franchise: Big challenges come in all shapes and forms!Very cool announcement at noon!#brocklesnar #rockybalboa1976
  A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Dec 11, 2017 at 11:05am PSTRelated: The Latest Regarding Brock
  
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• Jim Ross On Possible Hulk Hogan WWE Return In 2018, 5 Things You Need To Know Before Tonight’s RAW (Video)

  11-12-2017 20:23 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Jim Ross On Possible Hulk Hogan WWE Return In 2018
  Business Insider has a new article out featuring WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross.
  We have included Ross’ comments about a possible WWE return for Hulk Hogan in 2018 below. The full article can be read HERE.
  Related: Bullet Club Teases Hulk Hogan & Steve Austin For WK12
  I don’t have any insider knowledge that Hulk will be back in WWE, but if he isn’t in 2018, I will be shocked.
  The world has an interesting wa
  
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• Five Things to Know Before Raw, Randy Orton on ‘Canvas 2 Canvas’ (Videos), Paige Tweets Actress Playing Her in Biopic

  11-12-2017 20:15
  Actress Florence Pugh, who will play the role of WWE star Paige in the upcoming biopic “Fighting with My Family”, recently won an award for her portrayal of Lady Macbeth in the Shakespearean classic “Macbeth”, and Paige Tweeted the following to the young actress:Slayyyy ma. Proud of you @Florence_Pugh beastttt https://t.co/2dzLOFypfl
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) December 11, 2017
  Read Also: Paige Comments On WWE Wellness Violation, Admits Failure For Illegal Dr
  
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• More Details On WWE South Africa Tour, ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy Hypes Raw, WWE On Stars Standing Up Against Bullying

  11-12-2017 20:09
  As we noted yesterday, numerous WWE stars, including AJ Styles and Kevin Owens, offered their support on Twitter to Keaton Jones, a child from Tennessee who has been dealing with bullying, and WWE.com has since picked up on the story with the following:
  “Knoxville, Tenn., child Keaton Jones spoke up against bullying in a video posted by his mother to Facebook, which quickly caught the attention of millions across the world. In the video, young Keaton shares his own wrenching story&nbs
  
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• WWE RAW Live Heading To South Africa This April w/ Three Day Tour; Multiple Superstars Announced

  11-12-2017 19:44 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  WWE.com has released the following:
  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa and STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE Live comes to South Africa this April with Live Events in Cape Town, Johannesburg and, for the first time, Pretoria. Tickets are available starting Wednesday, 13 December, at 9 a.m. local time, from www.bigconcerts.co.za and www.computicket.com.
  The WWE Live South Africa Tour begins at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on Wednesda
  
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• WWE Salutes the Armed Forces in New Tribute to Troops Preview, Breeze Quizzes Fandango (Videos), WWE On Mysterio

  11-12-2017 19:16
  The following videos have been released hyping this year’s Tribute to the Troops special airing as part of this week’s programming on USA Network, along with a preview of tonight’s new episode of “Ride Along”.
  You can read complete spoiler results from this year’s Tribute to the Troops TV taping at this link.
  “Superstars honor America’s service members with the 15th annual Tribute to the Troops at Naval Base San Diego; don’t miss TV’s m
  
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• Rock ‘N Roll Express Win Tag Team Titles (Photo), Details on James Storm Accepting Bookings, New Eva Marie Video

  11-12-2017 19:10
  Bill Behrens has sent the following to PW, announcing former Impact Wrestling star James Storm is now accepting bookings:
  “James Storm (TNA) is in the UK Feb 1-13, booked Feb 2, and available for additional bookings during that time in the UK, Ireland and in Europe.  Contact Bill Behrens at [email protected].”
  Rock ‘N Roll Express Win Tag Team Titles
  The following press release has been issued:
  VIRAL PRO WRESTLING: INFECTING THE CSRAViral Pro Wrestling produce
  
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• 12/11 PW Daily News Update: Latest on Rich Swann, ‘WWE Week’ Begins, Women Make History, NWA Title Update

  11-12-2017 18:59
  Due to technical difficulties on my end (blame Comcast), the launch of the PW Daily News radio show has been pushed back to Tuesday, December 12th. Until then, let’s get you caught up with everything that went down this past weekend, as well as what to look forward to on ProWrestling.com in the coming week!
  WWE News
  – The biggest story of the weekend was the arrest of WWE Superstar and 205 Live member Rich Swann, who was charged with domestic battery and false imprisonment (more). Th
  
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• Matt Riddle Calls Brock Lesnar a “Bully”, Reveals How He Would Wrestle The Beast, Will He Sign with WWE or NJPW?

  11-12-2017 18:57
  Independent star Matt Riddle recently spoke with Sports Illustrated and below are some interview highlights:
  On Brock Lesnar:
  “Lesnar is a bully,” said Riddle. “I’d hurt him and show him that he couldn’t hurt me. That doesn’t sound too technical, but in a fight with Brock Lesnar, you need to go after him.”
  Photo Credit: Doug Enriquez for ProWrestling.com
  “Lesnar is just a huge, freakish athlete,” said Riddle. There is not much you can do with
  
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• Details On Rich Swann’s Provisional Release From Jail, Update on WWE Cruiserweight Title Situation

  11-12-2017 18:43
  As noted, WWE Cruiserweight Rich Swann was arrested over the weekend for battery and false imprisonment, and has since been released from jail and suspended indefinitely by WWE.
  Swann was set to face Drew Gulak tonight on WWE Raw, with the winner advancing to face Enzo Amore for the Cruiserweight Title. The Raw match has since been canceled, and it’s worth noting in previews for Raw tonight WWE has dropped all mentions of the Cruiserweight Title chase, so the angle might be scrapped.
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• John Cena Reacts To Ferdinand Golden Globes Nomination, Breeze Quizzes Fandango About US State Capitals

  11-12-2017 18:39 via mandatory.com
  WESTWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 05: John Cena attends the premiere of “Daddy’s Home 2” at Regency Village Theatre on November 5, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
  John Cena Reacts To Ferdinand Golden Globe Nomination
  Even tho it has yet to be released John Cena’s upcoming film Ferdinand has been nominated for the Best Animated Film award at this year’s Golden Globe.
  Cena is the featured voice actor in the film and will most likely appear
  
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• Christian Appearing On Murdoch Mysteries Tonight, Which Champ Is Most In Danger At The Clash?, WWE Wishes Rey Mysterio A Happy Birthday

  11-12-2017 18:17 via mandatory.com
  DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 08: Christian during the WWE Smackdown Live Tour at Westridge Park Tennis Stadium on July 08, 2011 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
  Christian Appearing On Murdoch Mysteries Tonight
  Jay Reso (aka Christian) has posted the following on Twitter confirming that he will be on the Canadian Broadcast Company’s Murdoch Mysteries tonight at 8 pm EST:Check me out tonight on @CBC 8pm est on Murdoch Mysteries @CBCMurdoch pic.twi
  
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• Undertaker Attends Concert (Photo), Sami Zayn Begs Daniel Bryan to Intervene (Video), ‘Talking Smack’ Returning

  11-12-2017 18:06
  The WWE Network listing for this week is advertising a new episode of “Talking Smack” will air immediately after WWE Clash of Champions on Sunday night.
  Undertaker Attends Concert
  As seen in the photo below, The Undertaker and his wife Michelle McCool attended a George Strait concert over the weekend:Doesn’t get much better…..Great friends & the King @georgestrait ! #goodtimes #blessed
  A post shared by Michelle McCool-Calaway (@mimicalacool) on Dec 10, 2017 at 10:00a
  
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• Photo of Christian On New TV Show, Former NXT Star Makes First Post-WWE Appearance, Bella Twins Note (Photos)

  11-12-2017 18:01
  Former WWE star Christian Tweeted the following photo of a TV appearance set for tonight:Check me out tonight on @CBC 8pm est on Murdoch Mysteries @CBCMurdoch pic.twitter.com/NfzfTCHb6x
  — Jay ‘Christian’ Reso (@Christian4Peeps) December 11, 2017Former NXT Star Makes First Post-WWE Appearance
  As seen in the photo below, former WWE NXT star and SAnitY member Sawyer Fulton made his first post-WWE appearance over the weekend:We STILL can’t believe our eyes! @SFulton_WWE has r
  
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• Roman Reigns On Possibly Retiring The Undertaker, If He Enjoys Being the New ‘Face’ of WWE, His Best Rivalry

  11-12-2017 17:47
  WWE IC Champion Roman Reigns recently spoke with The Times of India while WWE was on tour overseas, and below are some interview highlights:
  You’ve become one the biggest names in sports entertainment in the past couple of years. Many say the next Rock or John Cena. Do you enjoy that responsibility of being the face of the company?
  “Absolutely. It’s a great responsibility. It’s a lot. But for me, I never look at it being the next anybody. I just want to be the first Roman
  
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• Impact Wrestling Officially Announces First TV Tapings of 2018

  11-12-2017 17:38
  Impact Wrestling has announced the following on Twitter, noting the company will be returning to Orlando for the first TV tapings of 2018.
  The tapings should take Impact Wrestling through March of next year, at which time the company has plans to hold another big TV taping.
  Impact has been taping content for shows sporadically at non-televised events, including a WrestlePro event which took place over the weekend in Rahway, NJ and was headlined by Alberto El Patron and Eli Drake. You can read co
  
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• Zayn Pleads w/ Bryan To Intervene On SD Live (Video), WWE Champs Who Don’t Wear Titles Around Their Waist

  11-12-2017 17:34 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Gorilla Position Podcast
  Zayn Pleads w/ Bryan To Intervene On SD Live
  WWE has released the following video of Sami Zayn on Instagram: @samizayn reaches out to @bryanldanielson for help. He & #KevinOwens feel they are being victimized by @shanemcmahonwwe.Their careers are on the line at #WWEClash.#WWELouisville
  A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Dec 10, 2017 at 4:32pm PSTRelated: Sami Zayn And Kevin Owens To Team Up At WWE Clash Of Champions
  WWE Champs Who Don’t Wear Titl
  
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• New John Cena Movie & GLOW Nominated for Golden Globe Awards, What Airs After Raw Tonight?, Total Divas News

  11-12-2017 17:33
  This year’s Golden Globe nominations have been announced, and of note were two wrestling related nods for John Cena’s “Ferdinand” and the Netflix show GLOW.
  GLOW”s lead actress Alison Brie was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical of Comedy, and “Ferdinand” was nominated for Best Animated film.
  What Airs After Raw Tonight?
  Immediately following WWE Raw tonight, a new episode of “WWE Ride Along” wi
  
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• Rusev Takes a Shot at Ryback, Sasha Banks Does nWo Wolfpac Shoot (Photos), How Old Is James Ellsworth?

  11-12-2017 17:24
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio turns 43 years old, and recently released WWE star James Ellsworth turns 33.
  Sasha Banks Does nWo Wolfpac Shoot
  As seen in the photo below, WWE Raw star Sasha Banks recently did a photoshoot sporting the nWo Wolfpac jackets currently being sold by WWE:Say hello to the bad guy! #raw pic.twitter.com/vVK3aJVSf3
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) December 11, 2017Rusev Takes a Shot at Ryback
  As seen in the video below,
  
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• MLW Announces Return to Orlando for ‘Zero Hour’ Event, Top Talents Announced, Tickets Now On-Sale

  11-12-2017 17:11
  The following press release has been issued:
  MLW ZERO HOUR TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR MLW’S JANUARY 11TH RETURN TO ORLANDO; TALENT ANNOUNCED
  ORLANDO – Tickets to Major League Wrestling’s January 11th event, MLW: Zero Hour went on sale today at http://mlwzerohour.eventbrite.com for MLW’s return to Orlando this January 11th.
  MLW: Zero Hour will emanate from Gilt Nightclub in Orlando, which hosted MLW: Never Say Never.
  Ticket prices range from
  
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• Update On Rich Swann Following Arrest, Wildest Tribute to Troops Moments (Video), Styles & Mahal On Clash Match

  11-12-2017 17:07
  As noted, WWE Cruiserweight Rich Swann was arrested over the weekend on charges of battery and false imprisonment. Swann was subsequently suspended indefinitely by WWE in accordance with the company’s Wellness Policy. As a result, tonight’s planned WWE Raw match featuring Swann vs Drew Gulak has been canceled. WWE has to announce alternate plans to determine Enzo Amore’s Title challenger.
  According to F4WOnline.com, Swann has been released from jail following the arrest, which
  
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• WWE South Africa Tour Announced, WWE Wishes Fans Happy Holidays (Video)

  11-12-2017 16:57
  WWE has announced a tour of South Africa for April of 2018 with the WWE Raw roster the chosen brand to complete the WWE South Africa tour.
  The tour is set to stop at the Grand Arena in GrandWest, Cape Town on Wednesday 4/18, The Sun Arena, Time Square in Pretoria on Friday 4/20 and at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on Saturday 4/21.
  So far the talents announced for the tour include: Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, WWE Intercontinental champion Roman Reigns, Raw Women&rs
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Raw Preview: Strowman vs Kane, Shield Singles Matches, Wyatt Faces ‘Deletion’, Who Faces Enzo?

  11-12-2017 16:55
  Tonight’s edition of WWE Raw emanates live from The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Matches announced for the show include Braun Strowman vs Kane, Roman Reigns vs Cesaro, Seth Rollins vs Sheamus, and Dean Ambrose vs Samoa Joe.
  Rich Swann vs Drew Gulak was supposed to take place, with the winner facing Enzo Amore, but due to Swann’s arrest over the weekend and subsequent suspension from WWE, the Raw match has been canceled.
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• RAW Preview: Three Shield Matches, Is Wyatt In Danger Of DELETION?!, Absolution Moves In On Asuka, More

  11-12-2017 16:53 via mandatory.com
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview.
  Tonight’s episode of RAW will be held from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH.
  Below are the Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode:
  Who is Raw’s true monster?
  The Shield battle The Bar and Samoa Joe in three singles matches
  Absolution move in on Asuka
  Bray Wyatt faces “deletion” at the hands of Matt Hardy
  We have included some excerpts from WWE.com’s preview below. Yo
  
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• Stiff Exchange Between Ryback & Rusev On-Line, WWE’s Top 10 Wildest Tribute To The Troops Moments

  11-12-2017 16:33 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Stiff Exchange Between Ryback & Rusev On Instagram
  The Usos posted a video of Rusev working out at the gym yesterday and in the comments section Rusev and Ryback had the following exchange:
  thebigguyryback22: I would have expected more weight from “The Bulgarian Brute”
  thebigguyryback22: #f***RusevDay
  rusevig: @thebigguyryback22 all natural workouts here
  You can view the video below: PULL DAT ISH @rusevig @jonathanfatu #isymfs
  A post
  
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• Has Rich Swann Been Released From Jail?, ‘Happy Holidays From WWE’ Cartoon Music Video, Mysterio & Ellsworth’s Birthday Today

  11-12-2017 16:17 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE, Big Damo vs Rich Swann
  Has Rich Swann Been Released From Jail?
  F4WOnline.com is reporting that currently suspended WWE Superstar Rich Swann has been released from jail in relation to his domestic incident on Saturday night.
  Related: WWE Superstar Rich Swann Arrested, Police Report Released
  ‘Happy Holidays From WWE’ Cartoon Music Video
  WWE has released the following holiday video on-line. HIGHLY recommended viewing:
  Happy Holidays from WWE. We hope your holiday
  
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• Chris Jericho Draws First Blood; Attacks Omega In NJPW (Photo/Video)

  11-12-2017 15:53 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Earlier this morning Chris Jericho made a surprise appearance at the NJPW’s World Tag League Finals.
  Jericho attacked and bloodied his Wrestle Kingdom 12 opponent Kenny Omega. He also took the time to lay out Don Callis with a Codebreaker as well.
  You can find videos and photos of the attack below.
  Related: Chris Jericho Calls His Upcoming NJPW Match w/ Kenny Omega ‘An 80s Throwback’; Talks Mystique Of Japan@IAmJericho gets the drop on @KennyOme
  
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• Chris Jericho Attacks Kenny Omega At New Japan World Tag League Finale, Y2J Reacts

  11-12-2017 15:35
  Chris Jericho surprised the wrestling world once again, appearing at the end of the New Japan World Tag League finale to attack Kenny Omega.
  Omega had just finished a match where he teamed with The Young Bucks to defeat Roppongi 3.0 and Rocky Romero when a video package aired of Jericho cutting a promo on the Bullet Club leader.
  The lights then went out and Jericho appeared in the ring, laying Omega out with a Codebreaker before busting him open.CODEBREAKER!! #NJPW #njwtl @IAmJerichohttps://t.co
  
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• EVOLVE 96 Results: Keith Lee Defends WWN Title, Zack Sabre Jr. Defends EVOLVE Title, Matt Riddle vs Fred Yehi

  11-12-2017 05:28
  EVOLVE Wrestling returned to the Elmcor Center in New York this Saturday with several big title matches, including defenses from EVOLVE Champion Zack Sabre Jr. and WWN Champion Keith Lee. Here are the full results:
  EVOLVE 96
  December 9, 2017
  New York, NY
  (1) Dominic Garrini def. Joey Lynch
  (2) Kyle The Beast & Shane Mercer def. Matt Knicks & Stevie Fierce
  (3) Jarek 1-20 def. Stephen Wolf
  (4) Zack Sabre Jr. (c) def. DJ Zema Ion to retain the EVOLVE Championship
  (5) AR Fox def. Jason Kinca
  
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• Former WWE Star Unhappy With The NFL, Triple H Photobombs YouTube Personality, AJ Styles & Kofi Game (Video)

  11-12-2017 00:55
  Former WWE star Chris Nowinski took to Twitter earlier today to voice his displeasure with The NFL’s concussion protocol.
  Nowinski is the executive director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, which studies concussion and conducts CTE research:Disgusted that the @HoustonTexans allowed Tom Savage to return to the game after 2 plays after showing these horrifying #concussion signs (is that a seizure?) after a head impact. I would not let my worst enemy go through the 2017 #NFL sideline
  
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• WrestlePro Results From 12/9 Featuring Alberto El Patron vs Eli Drake, Footage of Nick Aldis’ NWA Title Win

  11-12-2017 00:41
  WrestlePro Live Event Results
  12/9
  Rahway, NJ
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Impact Champion Eli Drake beat Alberto El Patron in a good match, Eli won after clocked  Patron with the title. It was announced the match will be broadcast on the January 4th edition of Impact.
  LAX beat the Apple Core to win the WrestlePro Tag Titles.
  Reality Check beat CAQ and Delroy in a No Holds Barred Match. Reality Check spray painted CAQ with their logo after the match, guess they want to build
  
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• The Miz Posts Holiday Cast Photo, John Cena and Rock on TV Next Week, Rock Planning Something Big at SuperBowl?

  11-12-2017 00:30
  Both The Rock and John Cena have appearances on late-night TV lined up for next week, with Cena appearing on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” next Thursday night. The Rock will be on the show the night before, and will be promoting “Jumanji”, while Cena will be promoting “Ferdinand”.
  Read Also: John Cena Walks the Red Carpet For “Ferdinand” World Premiere
  Rock Planning Something Big at SuperBowl?
  In related news, it looks like The Rock&r
  
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• Cody Rhodes Provides “All In” Update, Chris Jericho’s Cruise Q&A Sells Out, NJPW World Tag League Bouts (Video)

  11-12-2017 00:04
  As noted, Cody Rhodes and members of Bullet Club are gearing up to self-finance an event they are calling “All In”, and they hope to fill 10,000 seats for the show.
  Cody noted on Twitter he has narrowed the host city search down to 4 cities, and an official date and venue announcement should be coming within the next week or so:Not teasing…
  like stated ha, we’ve narrowed it down to 4 possible locations https://t.co/f0ubTi9IJE
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 10
  
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