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• Mick Foley On Getting Caught Up In Christmas, His Favorite Memories, The Power Of Playing Santa

  12-12-2017 23:50 via mandatory.com
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  Mick Foley recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Foley comments on how Santa Claus makes him feel and what Christmas means to him: 
  “Cactus Jack required me to be tougher and meaner. The tough part for me was to be more aggressive because that wasn’t my natural manner, but the red Santa suit allows me to be kinder and wiser.”
  “I was so caught up in the moment
  
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• WWE 2K18 New Moves Pack Now Available; 50+ Moves Including Tye Dillinger, Kassius Ohno, The Usos & More (Photos & Video)

  12-12-2017 22:58 via mandatory.com
  2K Games issued the following details for the new WWE 2K18 New Moves Pack, which includes over 50 new moves for players to add to WWE Superstars and custom wrestler movesets:
  2K today announced that WWE 2K18’s New Moves Pack is now available as downloadable content, enabling access to a wide variety of in-game moves for established WWE Superstars and custom creations alike.
  A small sample of examples include:
  The Tye Breaker 2 (As seen from WWE Superstar Tye Dillinger)
  The Tequi
  
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• Details On This Week’s Impact Wrestling Teleconference With KM, Lana & Naomi TP Natalya’s Hotel Room In Total Divas Preview (Video)

  12-12-2017 22:38 via mandatory.com
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  He’s (Not) A Liar
  Impact Wrestling issued the following media advisory for this week’s Impact Wrestling teleconference call with KM:KM – the snarky, brute brawler looking to make a name for himself inside the IMPACT Wrestling ring, at the expense of anyone and everyone — will speak with the media on Wednesday, Dec. 13, starting at 2pm ET in the weekly IMPACT Wrestling Media Teleconference.
  KM has, of late, been trying to prove himself to Ameri
  
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• This Week’s WWE Raw Continues to See Big Drop in Hourly Viewership

  12-12-2017 22:30
  Last night’s edition of WWE Raw featured four big singles matches announced in advance, with Roman Reigns facing Cesaro, Sheamus facing Seth Rollins, and Samoa Joe facing Dean Ambrose. The main event was advertised as a #1 contenders match pitting Braun Strowman vs Kane. The show also featured the follow-up to the debut of Woken Matt Hardy, Absolution in-action and more.
  A planned bout featuring Rich Swann vs Drew Gulak was scrapped following the arrest and indefinite WWE suspension of Ric
  
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• Stu Bennett On Why WWE Ended The ‘Bad News Barrett’ Gimmick, His New Role w/ Defiant Wrestling, Thoughts On Chris Jericho vs Kenny Omega

  12-12-2017 22:30 via mandatory.com
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  Defiant Wrestling General Manager Stu Bennett, aka former WWE star Wade Barrett recently spoke with The Buzzards Wrestling Podcast (via Sportskeeda); you can read a few highlights below:
  Stu Bennett comments on his new role with Defiant Wrestling: 
  I’m loving it here. I came over in April to do my first couple of shows with them. I just did some commentary then and then they got in touch around September to ask me to get be involved with them in a GM capacit
  
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• WWE RAW Social Media Score Streak Ends, AJ Styles vs Jay Lethal Featured In ROH’s Final Battle Top 10 (Video)

  12-12-2017 22:22 via mandatory.com
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  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 354,000 interactions on Facebook, which is down from 369,000 interactions last week.
  Additionally, this week’s show had 179,000 interactions on Twitter, which is down from 245,000 interactions last week. Overall, this week’s episode of WWE RAW had 533,000 total interactions, which is down from 615,000 total interactions last week. With the drop in overall numbers, RAW dropped a spot in the overall r
  
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• This Week’s WWE RAW Viewership Drops, Bayley Checks In From Naval Base San Diego (Video)

  12-12-2017 22:05 via mandatory.com
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  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 2.684 million viewers, which is down from 2.813 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show had an hourly breakdown of 2.876 million viewers in the first hour, 2.608 million viewers in the second hour, and 2.570 million viewers in the third hour and overrun, which included the advertised Kane versus Braun Strowman match. This week’s show was the sixth most viewed airing on the night, and the fo
  
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• This Week’s WWE RAW Viewership Drops

  12-12-2017 22:05 via mandatory.com
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  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 2.684 million viewers, which is down from 2.813 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show had an hourly breakdown of 2.876 million viewers in the first hour, 2.608 million viewers in the second hour, and 2.570 million viewers in the third hour and overrun, which included the advertised Kane versus Braun Strowman match. This week’s show was the sixth most viewed airing on the night, and the fo
  
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• Former WWE Writer Reveals Who Was Pitched to Be The First Female Wyatt Family Member, Why Idea Was Scrapped

  12-12-2017 21:40
  Former WWE managing lead writer and Daytime Emmy Award winner Tom Casiello recently appeared on The Agenda Podcast, which you can listen to in full in the player below.
  During the interview, Casiello revealed former WWE star Kaitlyn was tapped at one point to play the role of Bray Wyatt’s Sister Abigail. Casiello had the following to say on the subject:
  “We had discussed Kaitlyn being the first female member of The Wyatt Family. Coming off of the Dolph [Ziggler], Big E, AJ [Lee] stor
  
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• Woken Matt Hardy On the ‘Deletion’ Of Sister Abigail, Ember Moon On Tribute to Troops (Video), Xavier Woods Note

  12-12-2017 21:39
  Xavier Woods has Tweeted the following:Are you ready?! Prizes, giveaways, friends, all for charity!
  Get ready for the 5TH ANNUAL Holiday Charity Stream! Let’s make this the biggest one yet!
  Co-hosted with my other half @thechrisdenker w/ SPECIAL GUESTS!!
  This Wed at https://t.co/WTbVhM8ubDhttps://t.co/scxYf418XD pic.twitter.com/6hGyyJK2wM
  — Austin Creed (@XavierWoodsPhD) December 11, 2017Ember Moon On Tribute to Troops
  WWE has released the following video:
  “NXT Women’s Ch
  
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• Cody Rhodes Reveals 2017 Was His 1st ‘Seven Figure Year’, Ember Moon Talks Tribute To The Troops (Video)

  12-12-2017 21:19 via mandatory.com
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  Cody Rhodes Reveals 2017 Was His 1st ‘Seven Figure Year’
  On a recent episode of Busted Open Radio ROH World Champion Cody Rhodes revealed that between Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro Wrestling, his work on the indies and his various other pro wrestling endeavors 2017 was the first year he’d even made “seven figures” in pro wrestling.
  Cody will defend his ROH World Championship this Friday night against Dalton Castle at ROH’s Final Battle
  
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• Triple H Hypes NXT On USA Network, WWE Congratulates The Rock, Watch Rock’s Guinness World Record Attempt (Video)

  12-12-2017 21:12
  WWE.com has posted the following, congratulating The Rock on the announcement that he is expecting his third baby:
  “The People’s Family is growing.
  On Instagram earlier today, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed that he and his girlfriend Lauren Hashian are expecting their second daughter.
  In the adorable Instagram post, Dwayne and Lauren’s first daughter, Jasmine Lia, poses under a Christmas tree with a sign that reads, “It’s a girl!
  
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• Former Impact Wrestling Star Soon Making WWE Debut, Creative Plans Revealed *Spoilers*

  12-12-2017 21:05
  According to PWInsider.com, former Impact Wrestling star Rockstar Spud is set to make his WWE debut in the very near future.
  Photo Credit: YouTube.com
  As of now, the plan is for Spud to make his WWE debut on Raw next week, and then make his WWE 205 Live debut the night after. Spud will be joining the Cruiserweight division in WWE.
  Upon joining 205 Live, Spud is expected to be pushed as a top star on the show, alongside the debuting Hideo Itami and Enzo Amore.
  Spud previously worked for Impact Wr
  
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• Video Of The Rock’s Cereal Box Dominoes World Record, WWE Wishes Ultimo Dragon A Happy Birthday

  12-12-2017 20:43 via mandatory.com
  HOLLYWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 11: Dwayne Johnson attends the premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle” on December 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
  Video Of The Rock’s Cereal Box Dominoes World Record
  The Rock has released the following video on-line of his team breaking the Guinness World Record for Most Cereal Boxes Toppled In Domino Like Fashion:Related: The Rock To Receive Star On The Hollywood Walk
  
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• New Report Suggests Rockstar Spud Starting w/ WWE Next Week

  12-12-2017 20:25 via mandatory.com
  PWInsider.com is reporting that former Impact Wrestling star Rockstar Spud is slated to start with WWE starting at next week’s post-Clash of Champions RAW & Smackdown Live TV tapings.
  They note that the plan is for Spud to join the 205 Live roster which means he would perform on RAW as well.
  Related: Backstage News On How Issues With Previous Impact Wrestling Management Led To Rockstar Spud Requesting His Release
  The post New Report Suggests Rockstar Spud Starting w/ WWE Next Wee
  
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• Braun Strowman Says Vince ‘Has Taken Me On As His Project’; Who Would He Like To Wrestle?, More

  12-12-2017 20:12 via mandatory.com
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  Metro out of the UK recently conducted an interview with WWE RAW Superstar Braun Strowman.
  You can find some excerpts below. The full interview can be found HERE.
  Related: Kane Says Braun Strowman Will Be ‘One Of The Great Big Men Ever’
  On he prefers to work as a villain:
  I like working as a bad guy, and I don’t plan on changing the way that I work if they want me to be a good guy. I’m Braun Strowman, you can’t put me in a category with any
  
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• Faces of Independent Wrestling #1 with Jason Kincaid

  12-12-2017 20:05
   Last week before his big weekend in Queens, NY and Melrose,  MA I had the honor to speaking to one of the talent for Evolve,  Jason Kincaid.  For those unfamiliar with his work,  this interview will give you a look at Jason Kincaid.  Why he got started in the business,  his rivalry with Chase Owens,  his desire to wrestle in Japan and more! Here’s some highlights from the phone call with Jason Kincaid.
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• Nikki Bella Dishes About Wedding Planning (Video), Does Dave Meltzer Think Rusev Is World Champ Material?

  12-12-2017 19:59 via mandatory.com
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  Nikki Bella Dishes About Wedding Planning
  Nikki Bella has released the following video via The Bella Twins YouTube channel:
  During a private flight to Syracuse, NY, Nikki reveals some details about her two hour meeting with a wedding planner. Subscribe to The Bella Twins on YouTube – http://bit.ly/2xdJky5Related: Post Baby Brie Bella Gets Back In The Ring (Video)
  Does Dave Meltzer Think Rusev Is World Champ Material?
  A fan on Twitter asked Dave
  
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• WWE Raw Top 10 Video, Braun Strowman Reveals Dream Smackdown Opponent, Paige Sports New T-Shirt (Photo)

  12-12-2017 19:49
  As noted, Braun Strowman recently spoke with The Metro, and during the interview, he had the following to say on who in WWE he wants to face:
  Is there anyone in WWE you’d really like to have a match with?
  “AJ Styles is definitely someone I’d like to get in and have a singles match with. Other than that, there’s not a whole lot of guys I haven’t worked with yet.”
  Paige Models New T-Shirt
  WWE has posted the following photo on Instagram, featuring Paige showing o
  
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• Nick Jackson Reveals Injury He’s Been Working Through, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From RAW (Video)

  12-12-2017 19:45 via mandatory.com
  Nick Jackson Reveals Injury He’s Been Working Through
  The Young Bucks‘ Nick Jackson has posted the following on Twitter reflecting on Being The Elite’s recent hectic travel schedule and revealing he’s been wrestling through a hyperextended knee:Just landed in LA! The hardest travel of our careers in the last 10 days. Did it all on a hyperextended knee but blessed to get through it. We met thousands of fans and I’m grateful for everyone of you! Cya guys in New York
  
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• Full Details On Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Ceremony Tomorrow; How To Watch

  12-12-2017 19:35 via mandatory.com
  BERLIN, GERMANY – MAY 30: US actor David Hasselhoff and US Wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson attend the ‘Baywatch’ Photo Call in Berlin on May 30, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Isa Foltin/WireImage)
  Below is the official announcement for The Rock’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star ceremony tomorrow:HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER TO HONOR DWAYNE JOHNSON WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
  WHO:         Honoree: Dwayne Johnson
  Emcee: Hollywood
  
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• Full Details On Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony Tomorrow; How To Watch

  12-12-2017 19:35 via mandatory.com
  BERLIN, GERMANY – MAY 30: US actor David Hasselhoff and US Wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson attend the ‘Baywatch’ Photo Call in Berlin on May 30, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Isa Foltin/WireImage)
  Below is the official announcement for The Rock’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star ceremony tomorrow:HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER TO HONOR DWAYNE JOHNSON WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
  WHO:         Honoree: Dwayne Johnson
  Emcee: Hollywood
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Trolls WWE Over Sabu Birthday Error; Watch The Shield Brawl w/ Samoa Joe & The Bar

  12-12-2017 19:23 via mandatory.com
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  Tommy Dreamer Trolls WWE Over Sabu Birthday Error
  Tommy Dreamer has posted the following on Twitter poking fun at WWE for posting the wrong video when they tried to wish Sabu a happy birthday via their WWE Network account:Dear @WWENetworkThat’s the other ECW LEGEND@TheBarbieBlank her Birthday is Jan 15Though @TerryBrunk would be awesome on @WAGSonE https://t.co/sbU3wWzfZ8
  — Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) December 12, 2017
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• John Cena & The Rock Late Night Appearances This Week, Paige Models Her New WWE Shirt, Tye Dillinger’s Theme Makes WWE Music Power 10

  12-12-2017 19:09 via mandatory.com
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  Cena & The Rock Late Night Appearances This Week
  John Cena will be appearing on The Late Show w/ James Cordon tomorrow night and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be appearing on Thursday night.
  Paige Models Her New WWE Shirt
  WWE has released the following on Instagram featuring Paige modeling her new WWE shirt: #TheScreamIsBack! Get @realpaigewwe new shirt on @wweshop! #WWE #Raw
  A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Dec 11, 2017 at 5:49pm PSTRelated:&
  
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• Which Superstar Was Rumored To Play Sister Abigail?, Ruby Riott Celebrates Pro Wrestling Milestone, WWE Superstars Play Dreidel For Hanukkah

  12-12-2017 18:51 via mandatory.com
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  Which Superstar Was Rumored To Play Sister Abigail?
  Former WWE creative team member Tom Casiello revealed on the latest episode of The Agenda Podcast that former WWE Superstar Kaitlyn was at one point being considered to play the role of Bray Wyatt’s demonic Sister Abigail.
  You can listen to his full comments in the embedded player below:
  Listen to “Episode 15: Timeline of The Revolution w/ Tom Casiello” on Spreaker.
  Ruby Riott Celebrates Pro Wrestling M
  
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• Tye Dillinger Entrance On WWE Music Power 10, WWE Stars Play Dreidel (Videos), Ric Flair Robe Fetches Big Money

  12-12-2017 18:50
  The Charlotte Observer has published a new report, noting a classic robe worn by WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair fetched big money, as the item sold for $27,000 during an auction. Below is an article excerpt:
  “A scarlet and silver robe worn by the Nature Boy when he was with the WCW and the WWE sold for $27,000 on Saturday during an auction. It was autographed by the wrestler, who lived for years in Charlotte. The robe was listed as “a true relic from one of the most beloved entertainmen
  
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• Bayley On Tribute to Troops Importance, Rock On Possibly Running for POTUS (Videos), Ruby Riott Anniversary

  12-12-2017 18:42
  As seen in the Tweet below, Riott Squad leader Ruby Riott is celebrating her 7th anniversary of her first pro wrestling match:7 years ago today, I had my first wrestling match, at a free show in an Eagles Lodge in downtown… https://t.co/ggnxr6I4vD
  — Ruby Riott (@RubyRiotWWE) December 12, 2017Rock On Possibly Running for POTUS
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appeared on “Ellen” this week, to promote his new movie “Jumanji”. In the clips below, Johns
  
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• Smackdown Live Preview: Nakamura Clashes w/ Owens, Styles & Mahal Come Face-To-Face, Riott Squad In Action, Special Fashion Files, More

  12-12-2017 18:32 via mandatory.com
  Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH.
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
  Shinsuke Nakamura clashes with Kevin Owens this Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE
  WWE Champion AJ Styles and Jinder Mahal come face to face tonight on SmackDown LIVE
  The Riott Squad battle Carmella, Tamina & Lana
  The Usos take on Rusev & Aiden English
  Breezango pay tribute to The Acension
  
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• Henry Godwinn Discusses Taker’s ‘Bone Skull Krew’, His Arkansas Hog Pen Match w/ Triple H, More

  12-12-2017 18:05 via mandatory.com
  On the most recent episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, Chad and John Poz welcomed former WWE Superstar, Mark Canterbury FKA Henry Godwinn.
  The full episode can be downloaded HERE
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  Related: Shane Douglas Shoots Hard On Jason Jordan Being Kurt Angle’s Son, Calls It ‘F***ing Absurd’ and ‘Cartoony’, Talks WWE Suspending Disbelief, More
  Who was the B.S.K and was The Undertaker the l
  
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• The Latest on Brock Lesnar Possibly Joining “Creed 2” Cast, WWE Confirms Tribute to the Troops Main Event

  12-12-2017 18:01
  As we noted yesterday, actor Sylvester Stallone posted a photoshopped image on Instagram of him as Rocky in the ring with Brock Lesnar, and the photo lead to much speculation that Lesnar might have landed a role in the “Rocky” franchise of films.
  We then updated the story, noting Stallone made an announcement which included no mention of Lesnar, and instead concerned the reveal of the “Creed 2” director. Speculation was that Lesnar might have landed the role of the antago
  
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• Watch The Rock Receive Hollywood Star This Week, Impact Wrestling Offering Backstage Passes to TV Tapings

  12-12-2017 17:50
  The following press release has been issued:
  HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER TO HONOR DWAYNE JOHNSON WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
  WHO: Honoree: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
  Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Leron GublerGuest speakers:  TBA
  WHAT: Dedication of the 2,624th star on the Hollywood Walk of Famein the category of Motion Pictures
  WHERE: 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in front Hollywood & Highland Complex
  WHEN: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PST
  Eve
  
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• Update On Brock Lesnar Possibly Joining Rocky Franchise, Alexa Bliss Vows To Put Absolution In Their Place

  12-12-2017 17:49 via mandatory.com
  Sylvester Stallone attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for ‘Rocky on Broadway’ at Roseland on March 13, 2014 in New York City.
  Update On Brock Lesnar Possibly Joining Rocky Franchise
  F4WOnline.com is reporting that the recent rumors that Brock Lesnar is in line to play Ivan Drago’s son in Creed 2 are more of a publicity stunt and that no deal is in play at this point.
  The rumors reached a fever pitch yesterday when Sylvester Stallone put out a photoshopped photo of
  
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• Kenny Omega Attacks Chris Jericho At NJPW WK12 Press Conference; Jericho Throws Table At Him (Video)

  12-12-2017 17:36 via mandatory.com
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the full video of their Wrestle Kingdom 12 press conference from last night on-line.
  Around the 28:50 minute mark of the press conference, embedded above, Kenny Omega leaps onto the stage and attacks Chris Jericho.
  Several people jump in and pull Omega from Jericho. Jericho then lifts the entire press conference table up and hurls it at Omega, knocking him off the stage.
  Related: Chris Jericho Reacts To His Kenny Omega Challenge For Wrestle Kingdom 12Ch
  
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• Plans Revealed for Brock Lesnar’s WWE Universal Title Match at Royal Rumble

  12-12-2017 17:24
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, a new #1 contender to Brock Lesnar’s WWE Universal Championship was supposed to be named following a Braun Strowman vs Kane main event.
  The Strowman vs Kane match, however, ended in a double count out, so we still do not know who Brock Lesnar will be facing for the Title at WWE Royal Rumble next month.
  Read Also: Braun Strowman vs Kane Raw Match Ends in Chaos (Photos and Videos)
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, the current plan in WWE is
  
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• Elias Performs Outside Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (Video), DJ Zema Ion Announces He Is Injured, Titus O’Neil Sit Down Interview Released

  12-12-2017 17:19 via mandatory.com
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  Elias Performs Outside Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Does Cleveland walk with Elias? Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.com Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1i64OdT12/7 WWE Live Event Results From Abu Dhabi: First Ever Women’s Match In UAE, Triple H Confronts The Shield
  DJ Zema Ion Announces He Is Injured
  DJ Zema Ion has posted the following on Twitter announcing he wi
  
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• More Details On New WWE 2K18 DLC (Video), Charlotte Flair Hypes Lumberjack Match, 12 Days of Rusev (Photo)

  12-12-2017 17:13
  2K has issued the following:
  “2K today announced that WWE 2K18’s New Moves Pack is now available as downloadable content, enabling access to a wide variety of in-game moves for established WWE Superstars and custom creations alike.
  A small sample of examples include:
  The Tye Breaker 2 (As seen from WWE Superstar Tye Dillinger)
  The Tequila Sunrise/Uso Splash (As seen from WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Jey and Jimmy Uso)
  The Crash Landing (As seen from WWE Superstar Kassiu
  
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• Henry Godwinn On Undertaker’s BSK Faction, Perceived Heat With The Kliq, Hog Pen Match With HHH And Their Friendship

  12-12-2017 17:06
  On the most recent episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, Chad and John Poz welcomed former WWE Superstar, Mark Canterbury FKA Henry Godwinn. In the following excerpt from the interview released last Friday, the former hog farmer discusses helping Triple H get ready for the first big push in his WWE career as well as shed some light on the somewhat overlooked backstage faction from the 1990s, The Undertaker’s B.S.K. The full episode can be downloaded at this link.
  Below are some i
  
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• Braun Strowman’s Post-RAW Victory Comments (Video), Charlotte Sounds Off On Lumberjack Match At Clash

  12-12-2017 16:59 via mandatory.com
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  Braun Strowman’s Post-RAW Victory Comments
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  The Monster Among Men will stop at nothing in his quest to become Universal Champion. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.com Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1i64OdTRelated: Kane Says Braun Strowman Will Be ‘One Of The Great Big Men Ever’
  Charlotte Sounds Off On Lumberjack Match At Clash
  Charlotte Fla
  
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• Five Things To Know Before Smackdown Live Tonight (Video), Ric Flair Appearing at Indy Event, Raw Off-Air Note

  12-12-2017 16:38
  WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be appearing for the House of Glory promotion in Jamaica, NY at Club Amazura on December 16th. Beginning at 4pm EST, Flair will be taking photographs and doing an autograph signing.
  The promotion is run by former TNA star Amazing Red, and the show will be headlined by Red facing Zack Sabre, Jr for the first time in a singles match. The show begins at 6pm EST, and more information can be found at this link.
  Raw Off-Air Note
  It’s worth noting there
  
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• Braun Strowman Discusses His Relationship with Vince McMahon, News for Tonight’s WWE 205 Live

  12-12-2017 16:24
  While no matches have been announced for tonight’s WWE 205 Live. WWE.com is hyping Cedric Alexander heading into tonight following his big win on Raw last night.
  WWE.com is also questioning whether or not Nia Jax has become a distraction for Enzo Amore, and below are two excerpts from the WWE.com 205 Live preview for tonight:
  “Ready to seize the opportunity that awaits, Gulak is the perfect opponent for Alexander given the circumstances. After all, it was Gulak who prevented Alexande
  
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• Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live Preview: Final Clash Of Champions Hype, Nakamura vs Owens, Styles – Mahal

  12-12-2017 16:01
  Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown Live takes place at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show will be the go-home show for this Sunday’s WWE Clash Of Champions so expect plenty of hype for the PPV.
  So far three matches are announced with The Riott Squad facing the trio of Carmella, Tamina, and Lana as well as tag team action between The Usos and Rusev & Aiden English.
  On top of that, Shinsuke Nakamura faces Kevin Owens as the build towards their tag team match on Sunda
  
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• John Cena Gives Words Of Wisdom (Video), WWE 2K18 DLC Available Today, Bayley Warns Absolution

  12-12-2017 15:31
  Lad Bible has posted a new video on its YouTube channel that features WWE Superstar, John Cena, offering his words of wisdom to fans.WWE 2K18 DLC Available Today
  New downloadable content will be available for WWE 2K18, later on, today, with a ‘new moves pack’ being available on all gaming platforms.
  Bayley Warns Absolution
  Following WWE Raw this week, Bayley has warned Absolution that she is not finished with the group on Twitter, whilst also praising how good the match between Cesar
  
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• Zack Ryder Teases Return Of Old Tag Team, Cedric Alexander On WWE Raw Victory, Edge Celebrates Daughter’s Birthday

  12-12-2017 15:09
  Zack Ryder has continued throwing shade at his former partner, Mojo Rawley on social media and this time he added the tease of reforming his old team with Curt Hawkins.
  Curt Hawkins had tweeted an image of him and Ryder as tag team champions on both brands, asking Ryder which he preferred. Ryder replied saying he didn’t mind as both would end up in them making money.Either/or will lead to green…….and I’m talking about money not @MojoRawleyWWE. https://t.co/HzUnzZBz
  
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• 12/12 PW Morning Report: The Beast is Back, Jericho Bloodies Omega, Raw Recap, Paige Tells All & More

  12-12-2017 15:00
  Welcome to the PW Morning Report for December 12th, off the heels of a pretty mixed episode of Monday Night Raw that happened to produce a lot of big news, as well as a chaotic NJPW press conference that ended in total mayhem. We’ve also got an update on Rich Swann, the return of Brock Lesnar announced, World Tag League results and a tell-all interview between WWE Superstar Paige and Lillian Garcia.
  As always check out the links below if you happened to miss any of yesterday’s big n
  
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• Updated WWE Clash of Champions PPV Card, Live Coverage Details, Preview Video for Tonight’s Smackdown

  12-12-2017 14:43
  Below is the updated card for this Sunday night’s WWE Clash of Champions PPV, taking place in Boston, Massachusetts.
  Be sure to join ProWrestling.com on Sunday night for complete, LIVE WWE Clash of Champions coverage, beginning with the Kickoff show at 7pm EST.
  WWE Championship Match:-AJ Styles (c) vs. Jinder Mahal
  WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship Fatal Four Way Match:-The Usos (c’s) vs. The New Day vs. Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin vs. Aiden English & Rusev
  Lumberjack Mat
  
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• DJZ Injured, Set To Miss Several Months, Are Young Bucks Burnt Out?, ICW Does Charity Work

  12-12-2017 14:30
  Independent wrestling star, DJZ has announced that he will be missing several months of action after suffering an injury over the weekend.
  After a difficult weekend which saw him have his wallet stolen, DJZ confirmed that he wrestled for EVOLVE Wrestling with three ruptured discs in his neck.
  DJZ confirmed that he didn’t need surgery on the discs, which is a good thing, but he will need to take a few weeks off to heal the injury.Just got my MRI results. So i wrestled my matches at @WWNEVOL
  
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• WATCH: Reaction to Woken Hardy and Wyatt on Raw, Rich Swann Arrest, Who Could Undertaker Face at ‘Mania?

  12-12-2017 07:31
  The Voice of Wrestling returned on December 11th with an all-new episode leading into Monday Night Raw.
  This week’s episode featured show hosts Chris Cash and Nick Paglino, running down the hottest topics in pro wrestling from the week, including the Rich Swann arrest and subsequent WWE suspension, the possibility of The Undertaker returning at WrestleMania 34 and who he could face.
  Read Also: Drew Gulak’s New Opponent Named For #1 Contender’s Bout, Big Match Announced For Raw
  
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• Sean Waltman Opens Up About Near Death Experience With Ric Flair

  12-12-2017 07:30
  Sean ‘X-Pac’ Waltman guested on “The Tomorrow Show with Keven Undergaro” and opened up about his near death experience, plus he revealed strange skills of past wrestlers. The following are some interview highlights, and you can check out Waltman’s full appearance in the videos below.
  X-Pac looked to Ric Flair for guidance when they were almost in a plane crash:
  “The only thing that, that I could think of was to look and see how [Ric] Flair was handling th
  
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• WWE Teases Paige Opponent, Kurt Angle Sports Captain America Gear, Balor’s Latest Tweet, Reigns Praises Cesaro

  12-12-2017 07:23
  Finn Balor continues his “over” jabs on Twitter, as he posted the following:I’m very happy with back to back wins vs both members of MiztourageIn other news-It appears the dispute between Kane & Braun is not over ….— Finn Bálor Forever (@FinnBalor) December 12, 2017Reigns Praises Cesaro
  Roman Reigns had high praise for his WWE Raw opponent tonight, as he Tweeted the following:Say what you want about @WWECesaro but the man is one of a kind in the ring.Mad
  
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• Chris Jericho Promises to End Kenny Omega’s Career as NJPW Press Conference Ends in Total Chaos

  12-12-2017 07:13
  New Japan Pro Wrestling held a press conference late Monday night in order to announce the full match card for Wrestle Kingdom 12 at the Tokyo Dome. However, the meeting was cut short when a wild brawl between Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho took out New Japan officials and members of the media, leaving the conference room a complete disaster.
  Below is a full transcription from the entire event, starting with the IWGP Intercontinental Champion’s comments about being assaulted by Jericho at t
  
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