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• AJ Lee Praises WWE NXT Star In New Movie, Watch Rock Receive Hollywood Star, Music Star Thanks Military (Videos)

  13-12-2017 23:51
  As noted, WWE NXT star Zelina Vega, aka Thea Trinidad, will be playing the role of AJ Lee in the upcoming WWE Studios Paige biopic “Fighting with My Family”. Lee and Vega had the following exchange on Twitter, with Lee praising the NXT star:You make a cool me! But you’re gonna be the first YOU in the ring, and blow me out of the water. https://t.co/0JoMxHd04Y
  — AJ (@TheAJMendez) December 13, 2017
  Had so much fun playing @TheAJMendez clearly she influenced a lot of people
  
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• Triple H On If NXT Can Become Comparable to Raw and Smackdown, Why Elias Is a Better WWE Main Roster Fit

  13-12-2017 23:42
  Triple H recently spoke with CBS Sports and below are some interview highlights:
  On the potential for NXT to become comparable to Raw and Smackdown:
  “It can be; at this point I don’t know,” Levesque told CBS Sports on Tuesday as a guest on the “In This Corner Podcast.” “What I do know is it was a hell of an opportunity. If you look at NXT over the last few years, it has grown into something where NBCUniversal — USA [Network], the No. 1 cable channel in A
  
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• Triple H Talks NXT On USA Network, Recognizing NXT As An Alternative Brand Instead Of Developmental, Mentoring Main Roster Callups

  13-12-2017 23:24 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE)
  Triple H recently appeared on the In This Corner podcast with Brian Campbell; you can read a few transcribed highlights (via Brian Campbell for CBS Sports) below:
  Does Triple H think tonight’s NXT on USA special is the next step for WWE adding a true third brand? 
  “It can be; at this point I don’t know. What I do know is it was a hell of an opportunity. If you look at NXT over the last few years, it has grown into something wher
  
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• Dalton Castle Comments On His Big Opportunity At ROH Final Battle, What Makes Him Confident

  13-12-2017 23:15 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Courtney Rose
  Dalton Castle recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard‘s Week In Wrestling; you can read a few highlights below.
  Castle challenges Cody Rhodes for the Ring Of Honor World Championship this Friday night at Final Battle in New York City.
  Castle comments on how far he’s come, and the opportunity in front of him on Friday: 
  “It’s pretty intense to think back to when I started and where I am n
  
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• The Latest Backstage News On The Revival’s Return To WWE TV

  13-12-2017 22:48 via mandatory.com
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting The Revival’s Scott Dawson is nearing a return to the ring after he underwent surgery to repair a bicep injury this summer.
  WWE Confirms Scott Dawson Is Injured, Surgery Likely Required
  Dawson originally had surgery in August, with PWSheet’s James McKenna first reporting Dawson was expected to be cleared in December. According to sources, Dawson is still on track to be cleared this month, and will likely return to action barring any other issues that
  
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• AJ Lee Shows Praise For Current NXT Star, What Made This Week’s Top 10 WWE Smackdown Moments? (Video)

  13-12-2017 22:33 via mandatory.com
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  Fighting With My Family
  AJ Lee offered some big compliments to current Zelina Vega on Twitter, praising the NXT star for her portrayal of Lee in ‘Fighting With My Family’ and her current on air work.
  Vega (Thea Trinidad) posted the following comments in response to a fan’s comment hyping the upcoming movie:Had so much fun playing @TheAJMendez clearly she influenced a lot of people in style and personality.. glad I could bring that to life for the film
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Viewership, Street Profits Spread The ‘Street Knowledge’ To The NXT Universe (Video)

  13-12-2017 22:17 via mandatory.com
  WWE Smackdown Live
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 2.481 million viewers, which is down from 2.493 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show was the ranked thirteenth on the night in terms of overall viewership, and the sixth ranked series in the 18-49 key demographic.
  Country Music Star Luke Bryan Thanks The Military (Video), WWE Smackdown Social Media Score
  Street Knowledge
  The following video features the Street Profits &ls
  
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• Street Profits Spread ‘Street Knowledge’ To The NXT Universe (Video), This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Viewership Sees Slight Drop

  13-12-2017 22:17 via mandatory.com
  WWE Smackdown Live
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 2.481 million viewers, which is down from 2.493 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show was the ranked thirteenth on the night in terms of overall viewership, and the sixth ranked series in the 18-49 key demographic.
  Country Music Star Luke Bryan Thanks The Military (Video), WWE Smackdown Social Media Score
  Street Knowledge
  The following video features the Street Profits &ls
  
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• Country Music Star Luke Bryan Thanks The Military (Video), WWE Smackdown Social Media Score

  13-12-2017 22:10 via mandatory.com
  WWE Smackdown Live
  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 203,000 interactions on Facebook, which is down from 221,000 interactions last week. Additionally, this week’s show brought in 89,000 interactions on Twitter, which is up from 85,000 interactions last week.
  Overall, this week’s show had 292,000 total interactions, which is lower than last week’s 307,000 total interactions last week. Despite the drop, Smackdown remained the
  
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• Latest Backstage WWE MMC News: Real Life Couples to Team Up?, Creative Plans, Vince “Pulling Out All the Stops”

  13-12-2017 21:59
  As noted, WWE has announced the new Mixed Match Challenge series, which will premiere on January 16th via Facebook.
  WWE MMC will feature top stars from both Raw and Smackdown teaming up for a mixed tag team tournament. Stars set for the series include Becky Lynch, Braun Strowman, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sami Zayn, Sasha Banks, Bayley and more. The tag team partner combinations will be revealed on January 4th.
  Photo Credit: YouTube.com
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting additional details on the show, n
  
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• Vince McMahon Reportedly ‘Pulling Out All The Stops’ For WWE Mixed Match Challenge; Details On Why

  13-12-2017 21:55 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty, Vince McMahon attends WWE Superstars for Sandy Relief at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2013 in New York City.
  Pro Wrestling Sheet has just released an exclusive featuring new details about WWE’s new Mixed Match Challenge show.
  We have included some highlights below. You can read the full PWS report HERE.
  Related: Chris Jericho Says He Called To Vince McMahon To Tell Him About His Match Against Kenny Omega, Reveals How Vince Reacted To The News
  Vince McMahon is
  
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• ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ Cast on Tribute to Troops (Video), Sting and More Joining 2018 Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class

  13-12-2017 21:46
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell and the cast of “Daddy’s Home 2” issuing a video message which air on this week’s WWE Tribute to the Troops special:
  
  2018 Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed
  The following press release has been issued:
  Announcing the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame’s 2018 Induction Class
  It’s been an awesome year around Wichita Falls, TX with the revitalization of downt
  
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• Longtime Impact Wrestling Producer Released, Another Backstage Name Finished with the Company

  13-12-2017 21:40
  According to PWInsider.com, David Sahadi, who has worked for Impact Wrestling in a backstage capacity for over 10 years, has been released by the company.
  Sahadi’s release came on the heels of Rafael Morfi, who was Impact Wrestling’s Live Event Manager, announcing his departure from Impact.
  Read Also: Tyrus Reveals Beef With Jeff Jarrett Which Lead to His Impact Departure
  Sahadi joined Impact Wrestling back in 2006, and before that worked as WWE’s Director of On-Air Promot
  
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• Mark Cuban Reveals Big Plans to Expand NJPW, Talks Vince McMahon Not Considering Them a Threat

  13-12-2017 21:36
  AXS TV owner Mark Cuban recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
  On plans to expand NJPW:
  “We’re looking to expand it on Friday nights,” Cuban said in an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated. “We want to do more live, as opposed to the delay, and we’re talking to them about special events.”
  “We want people to get attached and become addicted to it,” said Cuban.
  
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• Changes to WWE 205 Live Confirmed Following WWE MMC Announcement, This Week’s Smackdown Top 10 Video

  13-12-2017 21:32
  With the announcement of the new Mixed Match Challenge series coming to Facebook on January 18th, how the show would impact WWE 205 Live has been in question, since both shows will tape on Tuesday nights.
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE 205 Live will be moving to 10:30pm EST, immediately following Mixed Match Challenge, for the 12 weeks that the new series airs live on Facebook.
  Read Also: More Details on WWE Mixed Match Challenge, If the Show Will Have Commercials
  As noted, WWE MMC wi
  
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• 205 Live Start Time Changing During WWE Mixed Match Challenge?

  13-12-2017 21:19 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting that during the twelve weeks that WWE will be streaming the Mixed Match Challenge on Facebook 205 Live will have it’s start time pushed back to 10:35 pm EST.
  Updates On WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge: Is FB Pay For It?, How Many Episodes Will There Be?, Will There Be Ads During The Show?, More
  The post 205 Live Start Time Changing During WWE Mixed Match Challenge? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Mark Cuban Reveals Huge NJPW Plans On AXS TV; Does He Think Vince Is Threatened By NJPW & AXS TV?, More

  13-12-2017 20:54 via mandatory.com
  SHARK TANK -“Episode 901” – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (Eddy Chen/ABC via Getty Images)
  Justin Barrasso has just released his latest Week In Wrestling for Sports Illustrated.
  As part of this week’s edition Justin features an exclusive interview with Dallas Maverick & AXS TV Owner Mark Cuban. AXS TV features New Japan Pro Wrestling every Friday night.
  We have included some highlights from Cuban’s interview below. The
  
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• Major Hollywood Stars Appear In WWE Troops Video, Prominent Backstage Impact Employee Released

  13-12-2017 20:32 via mandatory.com
  WESTWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Actors Mel Gibson, Alessandra Ambrosio, Mark Wahlberg, Didi Costine, Linda Cardellini, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilder Vaccaro, Scarlett Esteves, John Lithgow and John Cena attend the premiere of Paramount Pictures’ ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ at Regency Village Theatre on November 5, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Barry King/Getty Images)
  Major Hollywood Stars Appear In WWE Troops Video
  WWE has released the following video on-line ahead of
  
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• More Details on WWE MMC, If the Show Will Have Commercials, Tons of WWE Stars Offer MMC Partner Picks (Videos)

  13-12-2017 20:08
  As noted, WWE has announced a new Mixed Match Challenge series, debuting on January 16th via Facebook Watch.
  The show will feature top stars from both Raw and Smackdown teaming up for a mixed tag team tournament. Stars set for the series include Becky Lynch, Braun Strowman, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sami Zayn, Sasha Banks, Bayley and more. The tag team partner combinations will be revealed on January 4th.
  We also noted that Variety.com has provided more details on the show, reporting that Facebook
  
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• Drew McIntyre Makes Bold Prediction Ahead Of NXT On USA, Sasha & Bayley Discuss Possible WWE MMC Partners

  13-12-2017 19:58 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit / Layout: Bill Pritchard
  Drew McIntyre’s Bold Prediction Ahead Of NXT On USA
  Drew McIntyre has posted the following on Twitter commenting on tonight’s “landmark” episode of NXT on USA. In his tweet he predicts that NXT will become a brand that RAW and Smackdown Live will trade with for Superstars:One of my primary goals arriving to NXT was to ensure the world recognized us as a major leading brand. One day there will be trades between shows, ending the idea o
  
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• Updates On WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge: Is FB Pay For It?, How Many Episodes Will There Be?, Will There Be Ads During The Show?, More

  13-12-2017 19:09 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty, Vince McMahon during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  Variety has a new article out revealing details about WWE and Facebook’s new live, weekly Mixed Match Challenge series.
  We have included some highlights below. The full article can be found HERE.
  Related: WWE & Facebook Announce Live, In-Ring Series ‘Mixed Match Challenge’; Interactive Tournament Details
  Facebook has secured the
  
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• Preview Scurll vs Lethal at Final Battle (Video), PPV Pre-Show Matches Set, MLW Releases ‘Never Say Never’ On YouTube

  13-12-2017 19:01
  Ring of Honor has announced the following matches will take place during the ROH Final Battle pre-show on Friday night:
  -Jonathan Gresham vs Josh Woods-Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara vs Cheeseburger and partner of his choosing
  Read Also: Final Card for ROH Final Battle PPV
  Preview Scurll vs Lethal at Final Battle
  ROH has also released the following Final Battle preview video:
  “Marty Scurll was told by Ring of Honor officials that he could select any opponent he wanted for ROH’s ma
  
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• Who Does Finn Balor Want To Team w/ On WWE MMC?, Junkyard Dog v Harley Race: Loser Must Bow Match ’87

  13-12-2017 18:56 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Card Subject to Change Podcast
  Who Does Finn Balor Want To Team w/ On WWE MMC?
  Finn Balor has posted the following on Twitter noting that he’d like fans to vote for him and Bayley to be a team on WWE’s new Mixed Match Challenge show:Please please please please please please please please please pleaseLet @itsBayleyWWE be my partner in the #WWEMMC @WWE pic.twitter.com/xZ6SCdniMe
  — Finn Bálor Forever (@FinnBalor) December 13, 2017
  Related: WWE Fuels Spec
  
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• Top WWE Star Possibly Missing Raw Next Week, Michael Cole Talks Tribute to the Troops (Video), Goldust on MMC Partner

  13-12-2017 18:54
  For reasons not yet known at this time, WWE Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns is not being advertised for WWE Raw next week in Providence, Rhode Island. Neither the WWE website nor the arena website is listing Reigns for the show.
  Read Also: Steve Austin Praises Roman Reigns vs Cesaro WWE Raw Match
  Goldust on MMC Partner
  It looks like Goldust wants to team up with The Boss, Sasha Banks, for the new Mixed Match Challenge show coming to Facebook in January. Goldust Tweeted the following
  
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• WWE NXT On USA Preview: Adam Cole v ‘Undefeated’ Aleister Black, Almas Begins In-Ring Reign As Champ, More

  13-12-2017 18:43 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Thomas Gibson
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:
  Will Adam Cole shock the NXT Universe and beat the undefeated Aleister Black?
  Andrade “Cien” Almas begins his in-ring reign atop NXT
  The Authors of Pain put their brutality to the test against Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan
  Peyton Royce looks to stake her claim for an NXT Women’s Title opportunity
  NXT begins at 7/6 pm CST on the  USA Network as part of “WWE We
  
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• Charlotte Flair Opens Up About Her Chemistry w/ Natalya, Carmella’s Money In The Bank Threat, More

  13-12-2017 18:35 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
  World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Charlotte Flair is arguably the biggest name in women’s wrestling today.A five-time champion on the WWE main roster, she is currently enjoying her first reign as Smackdown Women’s champion. This week, “The Queen” joins Arm Drag Takedown with Pollo Del Mar, Ep. 10 to discuss her “unlikely journey” to the WWE, coauthoring new book Second Nature with legendary father “The Na
  
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• Jerry Lawler Teases Reuniting w/ Jim Ross On RAW 25th, Nakamura Hypes Mixed Match Challenge (Video)

  13-12-2017 18:17 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Post And Courier
  Jerry Lawler Teases Reuniting w/ Jim Ross On RAW 25th
  The following was sent to WrestleZone this morning by Dinner w/ The King:
  On this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore talk about Kane’s legacy in the WWE, and how this current run probably isn’t his last even though he will be running for mayor.
  The King also talks about the upcoming 25t
  
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• Jerry Lawler Reveals Jim Ross’ Status for WWE Raw 25th Anniversary Show

  13-12-2017 17:50
  On this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore talk about Kane’s legacy in the WWE, and how this current run probably isn’t his last even though he will be running for mayor.
  The King also talks about the upcoming WWE Raw 25th Anniversary events, which will take place in Brooklyn and New York City next month. Lawler reveals he will partner with Jim Ross to possibly do some
  
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• MLW To Run Regular Live Events in Orlando Next Year, Dates Announced, Court Bauer Comments

  13-12-2017 17:48
  According to The Orlando Sentinel, following two successful events at The Gilt Nightclub in Orlando, Major League Wrestling has plans to run regular live events in 2018.
  MLW will kickoff 2018 with its ‘Zero Hour’ event on January 11th at Gilt, and continue with live events at Gilt on the following dates:
  Feb. 8
  March 8
  May 10
  July 12
  Sept. 6
  Nov. 8
  “Tell Mayor Buddy [Dyer] that Orlando has a new pro sports franchise,” MLW CEO Court Bauer told the Sentinel. “We&rsquo
  
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• Nia Jax Says She Wants To Team w/ Braun On WWE MMC (Video), Which Ref Will Call It Down The Middle?

  13-12-2017 17:42 via mandatory.com
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  Nia Jax Says She Wants To Team w/ Braun On WWE MMC
  WWE has just released the following on Instagram featuring Nia Jax revealing she wants to team with Braun Strowman on WWE’s new Mixed Match Challenge series: @niajaxwwe knows exactly who she wants to team up with in the #WWE Mixed Match Challenge! #WWEMMC
  A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Dec 13, 2017 at 8:00am PSTRelated: Alexa Bliss & Nia Jax Visit A Pig Farm (Video)
  This brings me so much joy.
  
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• How Will Mixed Match Challenge Affect 205 Live?, Nikki Bella v Charlotte: Night Of Champions ’15

  13-12-2017 17:25 via mandatory.com
  How Will Mixed Match Challenge Affect 205 Live?
  In the release earlier this morning for WWE’s new Mixed Match Challenge series on Facebook it was announced that the show will air live at 10 pm EST on Tuesdays.
  This is of course the same time slot that 205 Live is in at the moment.
  At this time there is no word about how Mixed Match Challenge’s move into the time slot will affect 205 Live but it’s obvious that something is going to have to change. Whether it’s the show be
  
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• How Many Episodes Of Mixed Match Challenge Will Air?, Balor & Nakamura Reveal Partner Picks, Top Stars React

  13-12-2017 17:21
  As noted, WWE has announced a new Mixed Match Challenge tournament show will premiere on January 16th on Facebook Watch.
  According to Variety.com, Facebook will be paying for distribution of the new WWE series. The report added the following show details:
  “[Facebook] has secured exclusive rights to a live weekly show from WWE, “Mixed Match Challenge.” The 12-episode series is designed as a single-elimination, tag-team tournament pitting male and female stars from its Raw a
  
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• Darren Young’s Indie Ring Name Revealed, Jericho ‘Alpha Club’ Shirts Going On-Sale, Watch Nikki Bella vs Charlotte (Video)

  13-12-2017 17:12
  As noted, two post-WWE appearances have been announced for former WWE star Darren Young, who was released back in September.
  Young will be appearing for WrestlePro on March 9th in Union, New Jersey. Young will also be appearing at The Big Event one night later, on March 10th, in Queens, New York City. It has been confirmed that Young will be using his real name, Fred Rosser, on the indie scene, and he will be using the moniker “Mr. No Days Off”, which he used in WWE.
  Jericho ‘A
  
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• The Latest On Noam Dar’s Injury & Return Timeline, Hideo Itami’s 205 Live Debut Date Revealed (Video)

  13-12-2017 17:10 via mandatory.com
  The Latest On Noam Dar’s Injury & Return Timeline
  On last night’s episode of 205 Live it was announced that Noam Dar is currently out of action dealing with a knee injury.
  PWInsider.com has confirmed that the injury is legitimate and that Dar will require surgery to, “clean it up.”
  They also note that there is no word yet on how long Dar will be out of action. We have included Dar’s 205 Live match from last week at the top of this post.
  Related: Noam Dar T
  
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• Backstage Update On Noam Dar’s Injury Status, How WWE 205 Live Might Be Impacted By New Mixed Match Show

  13-12-2017 17:03
  As noted, Drew Gulak and Ariya Daivari announced on WWE 205 Live last night that fellow “Zo Train” member Noam Dar suffered a knee injury, and that he might need to undergo surgery.
  According to PWInsider.com, Dar’s injury is legitimate, and the Cruiserweight will indeed require surgery. No word on how long the injury will keep Dar out of action.
  How WWE 205 Live Might Be Impacted By New WWE Show
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE announced today that a new in-ring series, titled “Mix
  
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• Update On Colin Delaney’s WWE Status Following SD Live, How Old Would Junkyard Dog Have Been Today?

  13-12-2017 16:55 via mandatory.com
  Update On Colin Delaney’s WWE Status Following SD Live
  PWInsider.com is reporting that former WWE ECW Superstar Colin Delaney’s appearance in a tag match on Smackdown Live last night against The Bludgeon Brothers was, as of now, just a one-time appearance.
  WWE has released the following video on-line featuring Delaney reflecting on his return to WWE:WWE Smackdown Live Results (12/12) Kevin Owens Battles Shinsuke Nakamura, Final Hype For Clash Of Champions!
  How Old Would Junkyard Dog
  
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• Final Card for ROH Final Battle PPV; Cody vs Castle, Dreamer & Bully Ray Teaming Up, Bullet Club, Jay Lethal and More

  13-12-2017 16:42
  This Friday night, ROH Final Battle will be airing live on PPV from The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, beginning at 9pm EST. Below is the final card for the event, along with autograph session details:
  ROH Championship Match:-Cody Rhodes vs. Dalton Castle
  -Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray vs. The Briscoes
  ROH Tag Team Championship Match:-The Motor City Machineguns vs. Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta
  ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship Match:-The Young Bucks & Adam Page vs. Flip Gordon &a
  
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• Darren Young’s 1st Post-WWE Match Announced, Enzo Battles Tony Nese On Last Night’s 205 Live (Video)

  13-12-2017 16:30 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: Darren Young of The Prime Time Players battles it out in the ring at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  Darren Young’s 1st Post-WWE Match Announced
  WrestlePro has posted the following on Twitter noting that Darren Young will be wrestling his first post-WWE match at their show on March 9th:Mr. No Days Off” Fred Rosser @DarrenYoungWWE will make his FIRST post WWE appe
  
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• Triple Threat Match Set for Tribute to the Troops, Why Ryder Called Out Mojo, Will Sunday Be a Happy Rusev Day? (Videos)

  13-12-2017 16:28
  As we noted yesterday, tomorrow night’s WWE Tribute to the Troops special, airing at 8pm EST on USA Network, will be headlined by The Shield vs The Bar and Samoa Joe in a six man tag team match. WWE has confirmed today that Charlotte Flair vs Ruby Riott vs Carmella in a Triple Threat match will also be taking place on the special.
  Smackdown Fallout Videos
  WWE has released the following Smackdown Fallout videos from last night:
  “Tyler Breeze & Fandango pay tribute to The Asce
  
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• Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle Announce Talents For New WWE Show, WWE Star Possibly Undergoing Surgery (Videos)

  13-12-2017 16:14
  As seen on WWE 205 Live last night, Aria Daivari and Drew Gulak noted Noam Dar is currently out of action with a knee injury and is possibly undergoing surgery. WWE Tweeted the following of the ‘Zo Train’ members wishing Dar well:Get well soon, @NoamDar! @DrewGulak has a special present in the form of an INFORMATIVE… POWERPOINT PRESENTATION!!!!! #205Live @AriyaDaivariWWE pic.twitter.com/rX0Q4KZD33
  — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 13, 2017
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• Backstage News On WWE RAW’s Planned Royal Rumble Main Event

  13-12-2017 16:13 via mandatory.com
  Kane, taking two top stars down during the WWE Raw event at Rose Garden arena in Portland, Ore., Monday February 27th, 2012.
  On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio Dave Meltzer noted that following Kane and Braun Strowman’s double count out in the main event of RAW the planned RAW main event for the Royal Rumble is WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar defending against both Kane and Strowman in a Triple Threat Match.
  Brock Lesnar has been announced for next week’s RAW.
  Relate
  
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• Backstage News On Colin Delaney’s WWE Status, The Rock Judges Jack Black & Kevin Hart Promo Contest (Videos)

  13-12-2017 16:04
  As seen on WWE Smackdown last night, former WWE star Colin Delaney appeared on Smackdown Live last night, and was destroyed by The Bludgeon Brothers. WWE has released the following video, featuring Delaney discussing where he has been for the last 10 years, since last appearing in WWE.
  Delaney explains that no matter what, it’s always the same result when he steps into a WWE ring, he’s always being beaten up by the biggest, baddest men in WWE. Delaney also says it’s not the las
  
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• Daniel Bryan & Kurt Angle Announce Smackdown Live & RAW Superstars For ‘Mixed Match Challenge’ (Video)

  13-12-2017 16:00 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
  WWE has released the following videos on-line featuring RAW GM Kurt Angle and Smackdown Live GM Daniel Bryan announcing which Superstars will represent their brand on WWE’s new, live, interactive show on Facebook, Mixed Match Challenge:
  Related: WWE & Facebook Announce Live, In-Ring Series ‘Mixed Match Challenge’; Interactive Tournament DetailsKurt Angle v Shawn MichaelsKurt Angle during WWE WrestleMania 21 "WrestleMania Goes
  
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• The Rock Talks His “Strong Swimmers”, Rock and Jimmy Kimmel Settle a Beef (Videos), Total Divas News

  13-12-2017 15:54
  The following is the official synopsis for tonight’s new episode of Total Divas airing on E!:
  “On a trip to Cabo San Lucas to celebrate Nicole’s engagement, Brie struggles to enjoy herself on her first vacation away from her newborn, but Brie Mode eventually makes a return! Meanwhile, the tension between Nattie and Lana reaches a climax and threatens to ruin everyone’s time.”
  The Rock Appears on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a
  
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• WWE & Facebook Announce Live, In-Ring Series ‘Mixed Match Challenge’; Interactive Tournament Details

  13-12-2017 15:47 via mandatory.com
  WWE has released the following:Facebook and WWE to launch LIVE in-ring series, Mixed Match Challenge, exclusively on Facebook Watch
  Facebook and WWE today announced a new in-ring series, Mixed Match Challenge, that will stream live in the U.S. exclusively on Facebook on Tuesday nights beginning Jan.16 at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT. The 12-episode series will air on Facebook Watch and feature WWE Superstars from both the Raw and SmackDown LIVE rosters competing in a single-elimination mixed tag-
  
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• Aleister Black vs Adam Cole, Almas and More On NXT Tonight, Enzo Ousts ‘Zo Train’ Member On 205 Live (Video)

  13-12-2017 15:47
  As WWE Week continues on USA Network, tonight’s edition of WWE NXT will be airing at 7pm EST on USA and in its normal 8pm EST time slot on WWE Network. The following matches have been taped for tonight’s show:
  -Ember Moon vs. Peyton Royce (with Billie Kay)
  -Andrade “Cien” Almas (with Zelina Vega) vs.Fabian Aichner
  #1 Contender Qualifying match:-Aleister Black vs. Adam Cole
  -The Authors of Pain vs. Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch
  ProWrestling.com will be providi
  
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• WWE Announces New Mixed Match Challenge In-Ring Series Airing On Facebook, Top Talents Announced

  13-12-2017 15:39
  WWE has announced the following:
  Facebook and WWE to launch LIVE in-ring series, Mixed Match Challenge, exclusively on Facebook Watch
  Facebook and WWE today announced a new in-ring series, Mixed Match Challenge, that will stream live in the U.S. exclusively on Facebook on Tuesday nights beginning Jan.16 at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT. The 12-episode series will air on Facebook Watch and feature WWE Superstars from both the Raw and SmackDown LIVE rosters competing in a single-elimination mixed tag
  
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• 12/13 PW Morning Report: Smackdown Recap, Latest Clash of Champions News, DJZ Injured Again & More

  13-12-2017 12:10
  Good morning wrestling fans! Welcome to the PW Morning Report for Wednesday, December 13th.
  Due to some technical difficulties and a minor family emergency Mike Killam will not be releasing the daily audio show this morning, however all the usual stories and links to the latest in wrestling news can be found below. Mike will return Thursday morning with an extra long edition of the Morning Report radio show, and this Friday we’ll be dropping our brand new iTunes account with several new po
  
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• AJ Styles Defends WWE Title After Smackdown Goes Off the Air, Kevin Owens vs Nakamura Highlights (Video)

  13-12-2017 05:55
  Styles Defends the Title After Smackdown
  As seen on this week’s episode of Smackdown Live, WWE Champion AJ Styles was blindsided during a backstage interview by Jinder Mahal and the Singh brothers. Earlier in the night WWE teased that Samir and Sunil Singh might be officially done with the “Modern Day Maharaja” after the former champion assaulted them two weeks ago, but it turned out to be yet another plot in Jinder’s quest to regain the gold.
  After Smackdown went off the
  
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• Tyrus Reveals Beef With Jeff Jarrett Which Lead to His Impact Wrestling Departure

  13-12-2017 05:48
  Former WWE and TNA star Brodus Clay, known in TNA as Tyrus, recently appeared Pollo Del Mar’s Armdrag Takedown podcast, and below are some interview highlights via The Huffington Post.
  On why he left Impact Wrestling, Tyrus explained some history between him and Jarrett, saying, “when Jeff Jarrett came along — because him and I have an uncomfortable history — I just wasn’t comfortable with the management.”
  Tyrus then revealed Jarrett wanted him for the GF
  
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