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• The Rock Introduces Fan To His New Game ‘Reality Quest’, Vince On Putting Smiles On The Troops’ Faces

  15-12-2017 23:43 via mandatory.com
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  The Rock Introduces Fan To His New Game ‘Reality Quest’
  The Rock has released the following video on-line in conjunction with the release of his new movie Jumanji:
  Watch what happens when The Rock creates a video game designed to test Rose, an introvert, and her handling of real world scenarios. Just like a real life video game. Just like The Rock’s character Spencer in Jumanji, Rose is terrified of the real world. There’s only one wa
  
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• Backstage News On Why Impact Wrestling Is Allowing Outside Use of Talent Gimmicks

  15-12-2017 22:54
  A major development in the legal battle between Impact Wrestling and The Hardy Boyz came two weeks ago, when Anthem Sports and Entertainment’s Ed Nordholm released a statement to Sports Illustrated, noting talent contracts had been restructured in Impact allowing wrestlers to use their Impact gimmicks outside of the company.
  The above has allowed Matt Hardy to use his “broken” mannerisms for his new “Woken Matt Hardy” character in WWE. It should be noted, however, t
  
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• How Many Fans Watched Tribute To The Troops?, WWE Releases Flashback Friday Schedule Through January

  15-12-2017 22:45 via mandatory.com
  NORFOLK, VA – DECEMBER 09: Kid Rock performs during the 10th anniversary of WWE Tribute to the Troops at Norfolk Scope Arena on December 9, 2012 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for WWE)
  How Many Fans Tuned In For Tribute To The Troops?
  ShowBuzzDaily.com is reporting that last night’s WWE Tribute To The Troops special drew 1.401 million viewers.
  That means that the viewership for this year’s special was up slightly from last year when the show drew 1.383
  
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• Enzo Amore Runs Into Trouble with Non-PG Drivers License, Charlotte vs Banks vs Bayley, Nikki & Bliss Catch Up (Videos)

  15-12-2017 22:28
  WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore definitely has a non-PG rated drivers license, as the leader of “The Zo Train” has a hand-drawn phallus on his license, and the state of Delaware is none-too-pleased.
  According to TMZ.com, Delaware officials have requested that Enzo remove the image from his license, however Enzo is refusing to comply, issuing the following statement to TMZ:
  “There ain’t no way the state of Delaware is gonna tell me how to sign my own license!! I&rsqu
  
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• WWE Tribute to the Troops Special Garners Strong Viewership

  15-12-2017 22:19
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, the 2018 WWE Tribute to the Troops special, which aired Thursday night on USA Network, averaged 1.14 million viewers.
  This year’s special ranked #5 in overall cable TV viewership for the night, behind the NBA and Thursday Night Football.
  This year’s WWE Tribute to the Troops was headlined by The Shield vs The Bar and Samoa Joe in a six man tag team match. The special also featured Charlotte Flair vs Ruby Riott vs Carmella, The New Day and The Usos teaming
  
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• Dolph Ziggler On Clash of Champions Match: “I Do What I Do, and I Know No One Can Do It As Good As Me”

  15-12-2017 21:42
  Ahead of this Sunday night’s WWE Clash of Champions PPV, Dolph Ziggler spoke with USA Today’s “For the Win”, and below are some interview highlights:
  Looking forward, you have a big title opportunity this Sunday, but it’s been kind of a quiet few months for you personally, do you have any resolutions or goals for 2018?
  “Absolutely not. I don’t have goals anymore. I do what I do, and I know no one can do it as good as me. And you can say that cocky, or yo
  
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• AJ Styles vs Mahal Continuing After Clash of Champions?, Clash Theme Song Revealed, Woods & Corbin Game (Video)

  15-12-2017 21:32
  This Monday night, WWE Smackdown will be running a live event in White Plains, NY, which will be headlined by AJ Styles vs Jinder Mahal for the WWE Title.
  Next week’s WWE Smackdown Live will then emanate from Newark, NJ and advertised locally, as likely dark match main events, is AJ Styles vs. Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura.
  Styles vs Mahal for the WWE Title will headline this Sunday’s WWE Clash of Champions PPV, and ProWre
  
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• Cody Rhodes On Seeing More Bullet Club Merch On Fans Than WWE Merch, The Elite Being the Top Group in Wrestling

  15-12-2017 21:22
  ROH Champion Cody Rhodes recently spoke with The New York Post ahead of tonight’s ROH Final Battle PPV, and below are some interview highlights:
  On the recent indy movement in pro wrestling:
  “I don’t necessarily like that word [movement], but this is kind of a Renaissance era in our industry and we’ve been tasked — I don’t think we took the task — I think we’ve been tasked, me, Matt, Nick, Marty, Hangman, that group is leading this thing as we go.&
  
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• Attorney For Rich Swann Issues Statement Following Arrest

  15-12-2017 21:11
  As noted, WWE Cruiserweight Rich Swann was arrested on charges of Battery and False Imprisonment last weekend, and was subsequently released from jail and suspended indefinitely by WWE.
  Read Also: Details On Swann’s Provisional Release From Jail, Update on WWE Cruiserweight Title Situation
  Swann’s attorney in the case, Ian M. Pickens, has issued the following statement to Sporting News regarding Swann’s case:
  “At this point, no criminal charges have been filed offici
  
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• WWE Looks At Former Football Players In NXT & WWE PC, Tag Along As Rusev & Lana Hit The Road (Video)

  15-12-2017 21:04 via mandatory.com
  ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 29: Brennan Williams #73 of the Houston Texans during a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
  WWE Looks At Former Football Players In WWE PC
  WWE.com has released a new article looking at the six current WWE Performance Center and NXT athletes with football backgrounds, most of which spent time in the NFL.
  You can read their full article HERE.
  These are the six WWE Superstars in training that
  
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• Natalya Pens Article About Tribute To The Troops Putting Everything In Perspective; Shares Touching Story

  15-12-2017 20:43 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 25: WWE wrestler Natalya Neidhart discusses “Total Divas” at Build Studio on October 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
  Former WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Natalya has penned a new article for the Calgary Sun titled “Natalya Neidhart: Tribute To The Troops Puts Everything In Perspective”.
  We have included an excerpt below. You can read her full article HERE.
  Related: Natalya On How Setbacks Can Beco
  
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• Charlotte v Sasha v Bayley: Night Of Champions ’16 (Full Match), Limited Edition Virgil Action Figure Released

  15-12-2017 20:19 via mandatory.com
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  Charlotte v Sasha v Bayley: Night Of Champions ’16
  WWE has released the following full match on-line:
  Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Bayley go to war for Charlotte’s title: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comRelated: Charlotte On Who “Ric Flair” Is To Her
  Limited Edition Virgil Action Figure
  Toys-r-Us is currently selling a WWE
  
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• What To Do For A 4 AM Jack Gallagher Autograph, Nikki & Alexa Catch Up: Total Divas Bonus Clip, WWE Wishes Eric Young A Happy Birthday

  15-12-2017 20:07 via mandatory.com
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  What To Do For A 4 AM Jack Gallagher Autograph
  Jack Gallagher is the latest WWE Superstar to chime in on “fans” hunting down Superstars at the airport for autographs. In his tweet he lets “fans” know what they’ll need to do to get one, especially at a late hour:People of eBay that appear at 4am in the airport with six of the same photographs for signatures. I’m happy to facilitate your request, but only if you can correctly recite Wal
  
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• Ring Of Honor Final Battle Preview: Cody Defends Against Dalton, Lethal Battles The Villain, MCMG v Best Friends, NY Street Fight, More

  15-12-2017 19:45 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Tabercil / Wikimedia Commons
  Ring of Honor will present Final Battle tonight on PPV, ROHWrestling.com and via Fite.tv!
  Bell time is 9 pm EST.
  You can Ring of Honor’s official final card for Final Battle below. WrestleZone will have the full results for Final Battle available later tonight.
  Related: The Young Bucks Reveal Their Best Friend Ahead Of Big ROH TV Match
  MAIN EVENT
  ROH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
  ROH WORLD CHAMPION “THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE” CODY vs. DALTON CA
  
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• WWE Announces Noam Dar Has Officially Undergone Successful Knee Surgery; How Long Will He Be Out?

  15-12-2017 19:25 via mandatory.com
  WWE.com has just announced that 205 Live Superstar Noam Dar has undergone successful knee surgery.
  We have included some highlights from their report below. You can read it in full HERE.
  Related: Enzo Amore Reveals His Hilarious Driver’s License Signature (Video)
  Dar’s surgery was on his left knee
  Dar sustained the injury during his Fatal 4-Way match on RAW on November 27th
  The surgery took place yesterday in Orlando
  Dar had been dealing with lingering issues and his knee final
  
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• The Roots Providing Official WWE Clash Theme Song, WWE Superstars Pose w/ Retro Championships (Photos)

  15-12-2017 19:06 via mandatory.com
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0763 — Pictured: (l-r) Damon “Tuba Gooding Jr.” Bryson, Ian Handrickson-Smith, James “Kamal” Gray, Dave Guy, James Poyser, Mark Kelley, Kirk “Captain Kirk” Douglas, Stro Elliot, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter The Roots on October 27, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  The Roots Providing Official WWE Clash Theme Son
  
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• Who Will Challenge Roman Reigns On Raw?, Sheamus & Cesaro Rewatch Match, Lana and Rusev Network Pick (Videos)

  15-12-2017 18:52
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Lana and Rusev offering their WWE Network pick of the week.
  Who Will Challenge Roman Reigns On Raw?
  WWE.com has posted the following early preview for Raw Monday night:
  “In a hard-fought match, Roman Reigns ultimately defeated Cesaro this past Monday night to retain the Intercontinental Championship. Then, at WWE Tribute to the Troops, The Big Dog celebrated alongside his Shield brothers after scoring a victory over Samoa
  
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• Sheamus & Cesaro Rewatch Their Final ‘Best Of 7’ Match, Mike Kanellis Celebrates Sobriety Milestone

  15-12-2017 18:35 via mandatory.com
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  Sheamus & Cesaro Rewatch Their Final ‘Best Of 7’ Match
  WWE has released the following video on-line featuring Sheamus and Cesaro:
  The Raw Tag Team Champions offer commentary on their Clash of Champions 2016 contest when they went head-to-head in a brutal showdown. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comRelated: Cesaro Reveals When He Found Out He’d Team w/ Sheamus, Why He Wasn’t Interest
  
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• Noam Dar Comments On Successful Surgery & Return Timetable, Why Lesnar Is Returning to Raw, Cena Q&A (Video)

  15-12-2017 18:23
  WIRED has released a new video featuring John Cena, which you can watch above, during which Cena answers the internets most searched questions.
  Noam Dar Undergoes Successful Surgery, Issues Comment
  As noted, WWE Cruiserweight Noam Dar is suffering from a knee injury, and recently underwent surgery. WWE.com is reporting the following update:
  “Noam Dar underwent successful surgery to his left knee in Orlando yesterday, repairing sustained during his Fatal 4-Way Match on the No
  
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• Low Ki vs MVP Set For Super Fight at MLW ‘Zero Hour’ Event in January

  15-12-2017 18:13
  The following press release has been issued:
  ORLANDO – One of the most dangerous fighters in the world will once again step foot in a Major League Wrestling ring on January 11th in Orlando.  MLW has come to terms with Black Friday Management to present a super fight at MLW: Zero Hour at Gilt Nightclub featuring MVP vs. Low Ki.
  At MLW: Never Say Never (available for free) Stokely Hathaway, Black Friday Management boss, revealed that he had brokered a super
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 44; WWE Clash of Champions Preview, Y2J vs Omega, Rich Swann Arrested and More

  15-12-2017 18:08
  
  
  Clash of Champions preview, Y2J/Omega, Rich Swann Suspended, Impact News, & Your Emails. Listen here:https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rynowrestlingreview/Episode+44.mp3Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
  The post Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 44; WWE Clash of Champions Preview, Y2J vs Omega, Rich Swann Arrested and More appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 44

  15-12-2017 18:08
  
  
  Clash of Champions preview, Y2J/Omega, Rich Swann Suspended, Impact News, & Your Emails.Listen here:
  https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rynowrestlingreview/Episode+44.mp3Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
  The post Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 44 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Shane Douglas On House of Hardcore Stable Member Nick Aldis Winning NWA Title, Will He Be Joining Aldis?

  15-12-2017 18:01
  Over the last few episodes of The Triple Threat Podcast featuring The Franchise Shane Douglas and The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, The Franchise has been very outspoken over his criticism and critique of now former NWA Champion Tim Storm and NWA owner Billy Corgan. Following last weekend’s NWA title change at CZW’s annual Cage of Death event and his House of Hardcore stable mate, Nick Aldis capturing the ten pounds of gold, in this excerpt from episode 26 Shane sheds a possible l
  
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• WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff Match Revealed, Updated Pay-Per-View Card and Live Coverage Details

  15-12-2017 17:50
  WWE has announced Mojo Rawley vs Zack Ryder will take place on the WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff show. Below is the updated card for this Sunday night’s 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 v
  
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• Backstage Update on Filming Plans for Season Four of Lucha Underground

  15-12-2017 17:34
  As noted, El Rey Network has given the greenlight to a fourth season of Lucha Underground, after the future of the show was in question.
  According to F4WOnline.com, talents who are currently contracted to Lucha Underground have been told to cancel any and all scheduled independent bookings beginning in mid-February. This could be a forecast that LU plans to begin season four around that time.
  Read Also: Konnan Reveals Lucha Underground’s Low Money Offer to The Young Bucks
  If the above
  
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• The Young Bucks Reveal Their Best Friend Ahead Of Big ROH TV Match

  15-12-2017 17:30 via mandatory.com
  The above video features The Young Bucks revealing their partner for this week’s episode of ROH TV when they take on The Best Friends & Rocky Romero.
  This clip is being released with Ring of Honor’s permission exclusively by WrestleZone in conjunction with our weekly Fridays of Honor series. It will be included in this weekend’s episode of ROH TV!
  Related: Marty Scurll Tells Jay Lethal To Find His ‘Inner Villain’ In Heated Exchange Ahead Of ROH’s Fin
  
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• Tons More Tribute to the Troops Videos, Multiple Single Night Title Changes (Videos), How Old Is SAnitY’s Eric Young?

  15-12-2017 17:25
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, SAnitY leader and WWE NXT star Eric Young turns 38 years old.
  Read Also: Photos of SAnitY Member Busted Open During Takeover
  Multiple Single Night Title Changes
  WWE has released the following video:
  “Some championship reigns have gone on for years, while others have only lasted hours. Here are eight times we saw a title change hands on multiple occasions in the same night”:Tons More Tribute to Troops Videos
  Below are several more WWE Trib
  
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• The Latest On Becky Lynch’s SD Live Return, Lucha Underground Season 4 Tapings Starting Soon?

  15-12-2017 17:14 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Gorilla Position Podcast
  The Latest On Becky Lynch’s Smackdown Live Return
  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE has begun to work Becky Lynch into their storyline plans for January.
  This could be an indication that she is about to be done filming for The Marine 6.
  Related: Shawn Michaels & Becky Lynch Join WWE Studios’ ‘The Marine’ Franchise; The Miz Returning For 6th Film, More
  Lucha Underground Season 4 Tapings Starting Soon?
  F4WOnline.com is repor
  
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• JR On Wrestlers Requesting Him, Success Of His Book, & Wrestlers On Social Media

  15-12-2017 16:59
  Jim Ross was a guest on the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast this week where the pair discussed a mixture of topics throughout the podcast.
  JR spoke about how he feels when wrestlers request him, and the success of his book, below are some highlights.
  How He Feels On Wrestlers Requesting Him
  “I am always honored that those guys think that much of my work. Austin and Rock are two guys that I signed and helped to bring in to the WWE, they knew my situation, my mother had died which tr
  
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• Take A Close Look At The New ROH World Championship, Top 10 Multiple WWE Title Changes In One Night

  15-12-2017 16:46 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Tabercil / Wikimedia Commons
  Take A Close Look At The New ROH World Championship
  Wildcat Championship Belts’ Andrew Lazarchik has posted the following on Facebook sharing some beautiful photos of the Ring of Honor World Championship that Cody Rhodes will be defending tonight against Dalton Castle at Final Battle:Related: Bully Ray Says Final Battle Match Is About Closure And Violence, Talks Tommy Dreamer Having His Back, Telling A Story In The Ring
  Top 10 Multiple WWE Ti
  
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• John Cena On Late Late Show With Hugh Jackman (Video), Mike Kanellis 5 Months Sober, Charlotte On Facebook Live

  15-12-2017 16:39
  John Cena appeared on the popular talk show, ‘The Late, Late Show’ as he continues to promote his new movie, Ferdinand.
  Also on the show was WWE fan and Hollywood megastar, Hugh Jackman, and Cena taught the actor how to trash talk, whilst Jackman taught him how to dance, as can be seen in the videos below.
  Mike Kanellis 5 Months Sober
  WWE SmackDown Live star, Mike Kanellis, has celebrated his five-month anniversary of being clean and sober this week, after beating his addiction to pa
  
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• WWE Programming To Air Live In South Korea For The First Time; WWE & IB Sports Announce Partnership

  15-12-2017 16:30 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.
  WWE has released the following:IB SPORTS To Broadcast WWE® Programming Live for the First Time in South Korea
  SEOUL, South Korea & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE: WWE) and IB SPORTS, a South Korean sports broadcasting media company, will extend their partnership into its 13th year with a new agreement to broadcast WW
  
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• Macaulay Culkin Interferes In Indie Wrestling Match, Uses Home Alone Tactics; Did He Get Cheered? (Video)

  15-12-2017 16:20 via mandatory.com
  Pro Wrestling Sheet has released the above video on-line featuring Macaulay Culkin getting involved in a match featuring The World’s Cutest Tag Team, Dick Justice and Swoggle last night at a Bar Wrestling event.
  Culkin used some old school Home Alone tactics that the audience really enjoyed. Definitely worth a watch!
  Related: Joey Ryan on Claims That He’s ‘Killing the Business’Joey RyanLOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 09: Wrestler Joey Ryan attends Lucha VaVOOM! 10th Annive
  
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• WWE Clash of Champions Betting Odds Revealed: Who is Favored to Win the WWE Title Match?, Tag Match Favorite & More

  15-12-2017 16:09
  The lines are now available WORLDWIDE through 5Dimes , a sports book that requires no credit card or obligation to actually place wagers upon registration. Register for free and follow the odds in real time. The odds close right up until the match begins in the ring. No credit card is required to register and these odds can be followed in real time at 5Dimes with absolutely zero obligation to place a wager.
  While oddsmakers are crushing historical data to come up with odds fo
  
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• Future Plans For Becky Lynch, Drew McIntyre Reunites With Jinder Mahal (Video), Edgeheads 10 Year Anniversary

  15-12-2017 16:07
  After being written off television to film the latest Marine movie, WWE has begun creating plans for Becky Lynch ahead of her return.
  The Irish Lass Kicker is expected to return to WWE SmackDown Live in January as she is almost finished filming. Given how she was taken off television, it is likely that a feud with the Riott Squad could be how she returns.
  Drew McIntyre Reunites With Jinder Mahal
  Former NXT Champion, Drew McIntyre has continued working towards his return to the ring fol
  
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• New Report Confirms No Contract Negotiations Between Rousey & WWE

  15-12-2017 16:01 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Kari Hubert/Forza LLC/Forza LLC via Getty Images)
  TMZ has a new report out this morning stating that according to one source they spoke with, “[Ronda’s team] hasn’t begun any negotiations with the WWE.”
  They spoke with multiple other independent sources who also claimed that contract talks between Rousey and WWE have yet to get off the ground.
  Currently Rousey is filming for Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming film Mile 22.
  They also note that she is working out hard
  
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• Update On Primo Colon’s WWE Return, The Bella Twins Nearing Huge YouTube Milestone (Video), How Old Does SAnitY’s Eric Young Turn Today?

  15-12-2017 15:51 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Update On Primo Colon’s WWE Return
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Primo Colon will be working his first WWE live events this weekend since returning from knee surgery.
  The Bella Twins Nearing Huge YouTube Milestone
  The Bella Twins have released the following on their YouTube channel teasing that they are nearing the one million subscriber number for their channel:
  You don’t want to miss this extraordinary event celebrating 1 million subscribers. Have
  
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• WWE Announces Deal To Bring Live Programming To South Korea, Injured WWE Star Returns To Live Events

  15-12-2017 15:34
  WWE has announced a brand new deal that will bring live programming to South Korea for the first time as the company continues to expand its global reach.
  IB Sports will now be showing WWE programming starting from January 2 it will show both Raw and SmackDown live for the first time ever. IB Sports will also show WWE’s PPV’s such as WrestleMania and Royal Rumble, giving South Korean fans a greater opportunity to watch.
  All programs will offer Korean voiceover commentary and IB Sport
  
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• Top Impact Matches Set, Actor Macaulay Culkin Interferes in Wrestling Match, Uses ‘Home Alone’ Tactics (Video), NJPW Wins Awards

  15-12-2017 15:23
  According to Tokyo Sports, Tetsuya Naito was named MVP of the pro wrestling world in 2017. This is the second year in a row Naito has won the award, which is given to the wrestler who the media outlet has done the most for in his specific promotion, and Naito joins previous winners such as Kazuchika Okada and Antonio Inoki.
  Top Impact Matches Set
  As noted, Impact Wrestling announced last night’s show would be the final Impact of the year, with the show resuming again in January, 2018. Impa
  
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• TMZ Reports No Deal Between Ronda Rousey & WWE, Negotiations Haven’t Even Started

  15-12-2017 15:16
  According to a report by TMZ, there has been no deal completed between UFC star, Ronda Rousey and WWE, despite the fact she has been training at the WWE Performance Center.
  This goes along with what we reported yesterday when Triple H stated that any deal between WWE and Rousey was “news to him.”
  TMZ has gone on to state that a deal is nowhere near close to being done and after claiming to have spoken with multiple sources on each side of the deal, the report stated that negotiations
  
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• Jim Ross Believes Contact Has Been Made Between Conor McGregor & WWE, Talks Ronda Rousey & Lesnar’s WWE Futures

  15-12-2017 14:49
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently joined Submission Radio to share his thoughts on MMA fighters crossing over to WWE. Below are some interview highlights, along with the full interview in the video player above.
  Speaking about McGregor possibly coming to the WWE, Ross explained why he’s on Vince McMahon’s radar:
  “Oh yeah, Vince knows who Conor McGregor is. You know, Vince doesn’t live on Uranus. He’s pretty well read, he pays attention, he pays attention. And Paul
  
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• 12/15 PW Morning Report: Impact on Hiatus, Clash of Champions Preview, ROH Final Battle, WWE Week on USA & More

  15-12-2017 14:13
  Happy Friday wrestling fans! We’ve got the biggest weekend in December ahead with Ring of Honor and WWE’s final pay-per-view events, plus an international Ring of Honor television taping in between. As always we’ve got the full PW Morning Report radio show above, as well as all the latest news and updates you need (with links!) down below.
  Weekend Schedule:
  ROH FINAL BATTLE on FITE TV at 9/8c.
  Friday, December 15th
  ROH World Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Dalton Castle
  ROH Tag Team
  
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• ROH Final Battle Live on PPV Tonight; Final Match Card, Live Coverage Info, How to Watch the Show on PW

  15-12-2017 14:00
  Ring of Honor returns to pay-per-view for the final time in 2017 TONIGHT with “Final Battle”, live from the world famous Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.
  After months of vying for a shot at the gold, the always-charismatic Dalton Castle will finally get his opportunity at Cody Rhodes and his ROH World Championship. Will the leader of “Planet Peacock” finally have his defining moment on top of the wrestling world, or will the Hot Topic megastar and Bullet Club brother pul
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Calls His Downward Turn in WWE ‘Gradual’, Talks Having Disdain for ‘Hypocritical’ WWE Fans

  15-12-2017 10:00
  WWE Smackdown Live star Dolph Ziggler recently spoke with NBC Sports, and below are some interview highlights:
  What I was going to ask was, is there a certain point in time that you can point to where you say “this is where the downward turn started” or was it a gradual process?
  “It was very gradual. It went from ‘Wow, we have something special here with Dolph. The crowd is feeding off of him whether he’s a good guy or a bad guy.’ But after a while, a really g
  
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• The Biggest Problem With WWE’s Kane And Braun Strowman Rivalry

  15-12-2017 09:00
  If you’ve been tuning into Monday Night RAW lately, then you’ll know that the red brand’s two biggest monsters are intent on destroying each other. The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman, has been walking through everyone and everything in his path all year. But that path of destruction has put him directly in the crosshairs of WWE’s original monster, the Big Red Machine, Kane.
  However, while it’s clear that the purpose of this rivalry is to establish Strowman as a d
  
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• Bully Ray On ROH Final Battle Being His ‘Final Battle’, Retiring in NYC, Briscoes Feud Harkening Back to ECW Days

  15-12-2017 07:01
  Ring of Honor star Bully Ray recently spoke with ESPN ahead of tonight’s big ROH Final Battle PPV, and below are some interview highlights:
  On having his retirement match at The Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC:
  “I don’t think it could be any more fitting,” Bully Ray said. “The Hammerstein Ballroom, where I have so much history, it’s New York City where I have so much history. I think the name of the pay-per-view is probably the most fitting: Final Battle. I’
  
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• Mojo Rawley Shoots on Zack Ryder in Excellent Promo, Watch MGK Perform Live at Tribute to the Troops (Videos)

  15-12-2017 05:58
  Following the split of the Hypes Bros several weeks ago on Smackdown Live, Mojo Rawley has apparently been training hard at the WWE Performance Center in anticipation of a future match with Zack Ryder.
  As previously reported, the two will get their chance to face off one-on-one at this Sunday’s WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view, and the formerly hyped Mojo Rawley took to Twitter to cut one hell of a promo. You can check it out below.You better find a killer instinct and you better find i
  
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• Impact Wrestling Crowns New Knockouts Champion Tonight, But Is She Leaving the Company?

  15-12-2017 05:19
  As seen on tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling, Laurel Van Ness was crowned the new Knockouts Champion after she successfully defeated Rosemary for the vacated Title.
  As we have been reporting for the past two weeks, the title change was filmed during the post-Bound for Glory Impact Wrestling tapings in Ottawa, but immediately after the Title change, Van Ness requested her release from Impact.
  Impact officials did not grant the release request, as they felt Van Ness should have informed
  
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• The Rock Is Cooking ‘Strong Consideration’ For a Presidential Run, Reveals Target Election Year

  15-12-2017 05:09
  Talk of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson running for President has slowly transformed from mere chatter to actual possibility, as Variety recently published a new article revealing Johnson is “strongly considering” running for the office of The President of the United States in 2024.
  In the Variety article, Johnson said the difficulty at the moment would be balancing his acting career with that of being a politician, and to that effect he had the following to say:
  “I could
  
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• Impact Wrestling Officially Confirms Hiatus For the Remainder of 2017, What Will Air Instead?

  15-12-2017 04:42
  This Thursday’s edition of Impact Wrestling was apparently the final episode fans will see in 2017, as the company officially announced a two-week hiatus effective immediately.
  There is at least one more episode of Impact left in the tank from last month’s massive television taping event following Bound For Glory, which is set to air on January 4th. Already announced for that show in three week’s time is Alberto el Patron vs. Eli Drake for the Global Championship, a triple thre
  
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