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• John Cena Comments On WWE “Not Being Good Anymore”, Why A PG WWE Is Worth The Criticism

  18-12-2017 23:58 via mandatory.com
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  John Cena was recently interviewed by The Independent while promoting his new movie Ferdinand. Cena was asked to respond to the idea that WWE isn’t good anymore and that fans miss the Attitude Era; Cena said:
  Well, every response is legitimate. If you tell me right now you miss the Attitude Era I can’t tell you you don’t. What I can tell you is that we’re a PG programme and if you look at the Attitude Era it was TV-14 or TV-MA.
  
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• Big Return Set to Take Place on WWE Raw Tonight *Spoilers*

  18-12-2017 23:52
  According to PWInsider.com, Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, known as The Revival, are set to make their return to WWE TV tonight on Raw.
  Dawson has been out of action since August of this year with an injury, and he, along with Dash Wilder, is scheduled to be in-action on WWE Raw tonight.
  As noted, Raw will also feature Absolution vs Sasha Banks, Bayley and Mickie James, Samoa Joe vs Seth Rollins, and Cedric Alexander vs Drew Gulak in a #1 contenders match. Brock Lesnar will also be returning to W
  
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• Possible Spoiler For Return On Tonight’s WWE RAW

  18-12-2017 23:48 via mandatory.com
  PWInsider.com is reporting The Revival will make their return on tonight’s episode of WWE RAW in Providence, Rhode Island.
  The report notes the team is backstage and set to compete in a match on the show. Last week, Pro Wrestling Sheet reported the team was nearing a return after Scott Dawson was getting closer to being cleared for the ring.
  The Latest Backstage News On The Revival’s Return To WWE TV
  Dawson has been sidelined due to surgery for repairing a bicep tear, but teammate D
  
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• Heniff’s WWE Clash of Champions Review

  18-12-2017 23:39
  WWE Clash of Champions took place Sunday night at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Smackdown’s last pay-per view of 2017 featured each of the brand’s champions fending off any opponents and enforcers to be able to walk out of Boston with their title(s) in tow. Beyond the championships, the two WWE careers of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are in the balance and depend on the refereeing of SmackDown general manager Daniel Bryan and SmackDown commissioner Shane McMahon.
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• Who is the Current Betting Odds Favorite to Win the Royal Rumble Match?, The Hardys Discuss WWE Return (Video)

  18-12-2017 23:36
  WWE has released the above video previewing The Hardys and Finn Balor on tonight’s new episode of “WWE Table for 3”.
  “Matt and Jeff Hardy talk about their surprise return at WrestleMania 33 while sitting down to dinner with Finn Bálor”.
  Who is the Current Betting Odds Favorite to Win the Royal Rumble Match?
  Paddy Power has released early betting odds for next month’s WWE Royal Rumble PPV, and as of now John Cena is favored to win the Royal Rumble match,
  
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• Samoa Joe and Absolution Matches Announced for WWE Raw Tonight

  18-12-2017 23:31
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Mike Rome announcing the following matches for WWE Raw tonight:
  -Seth Rollins vs Samoa Joe-Absolution vs Mickie James, Bayley and Sasha Banks
  The bouts will join the already announced Cedric Alexander vs Drew Gulak #1 contenders match, plus the return of Brock Lesnar to address his Royal Rumble title defense.
  Be sure to join us for complete, LIVE WWE Raw coverage beginning at 8pm EST!
  The post Samoa Joe and Absolution Matches Announced for WWE Raw Toni
  
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• Two Big Matches Announced For Tonight’s WWE RAW (Video)

  18-12-2017 23:28 via mandatory.com
  The following matches have been confirmed for tonight’s episode of WWE RAW in Providence, Rhode Island:
  Samoa Joe versus Seth Rollins
  Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) vs Bayley, Sasha Banks & Mickie James
  Mike Rome made the announcement in front of the Dunkin Donuts Center, host of tonight’s show, in the video below. Brock Lesnar is also scheduled to appear on tonight’s show, and Drew Gulak versus Cedric Alexander for a future Cruiserweight Championship match
  
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• Apollo Crews Appearing In Upcoming PCW Tournament, Summer Rae Spotted On NFL Network (Video)

  18-12-2017 23:00 via mandatory.com
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  Apollo Crews has been confirmed as appearing in the PCW Road To Glory tournament at the promotion’s upcoming February 10th event. Tickets for the event are available now.Thank you @wwe, @TripleH & @RealKingRegalFormer PCW Champion @ApolloCrews returns home for one night only on February 10th! pic.twitter.com/F3UOxamwAF
  — PCW UK WRESTLING (@PCW_UK) December 16, 2017Current NXT Star Appearing At Upcoming Beyond Wrestling Event
  
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• LISTEN: WWE Clash of Champions Review, Hall of Fame & XFL Rumors, Final Battle, Homeless Henry Joins the Show & More

  18-12-2017 22:44
  
  
  What’s up wrestling fans! Mike Killam returns to the airwaves for a SUPER-SIZED edition of the PW Morning Report, joined by occasional co-host Homeless Henry as the two run down Sunday night’s WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view, Ring of Honor Final battle, as well as address rumors of the XFL’s return and Hall of Fame class for 2018.
  And now for the FIRST TIME EVER you can follow ProWrestling.com on iTunes! We’ve opened a brand new iTunes podcast channel to host ou
  
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• The Hardys Recall Their Shocking Return On WWE’s ‘Table For 3’, How Would The WWE Roster Take Down Marvel Villian Thanos? (Video)

  18-12-2017 22:30 via mandatory.com
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  Table For 3
  The following is an extended preview of tonight’s new episode of WWE’s Table For 3, with the Hardys talking to Finn Balor about their big WWE return at Wrestlemania 33 in Orlando:
  Balor & The Hardys On Table For 3 Tonight, WWE Recaps Clash Of Champions 2017 Winners (Photos)Universal Takedown
  The following video from IGN features the WWE roster explaining how they would battle the Marvel Universe’s “big bad” Thanos:
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• Sawyer Fulton On Why The Original Sanity Lineup Never Happened, Why He Was Released From WWE, If He Would Ever Return To The Company

  18-12-2017 22:26 via mandatory.com
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  Former NXT talent and member of Sanity Sawyer Fulton was the recent guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show with Chris Featherstone. Fulton discussed why the original Sanity lineup with Sami Callahan, Marcus Louis, and himself never happened, why he was released from WWE, whether he would return right now, and more; you can read a few highlights and listen to the show below:
  Sawyer Fulton on why the original Sanity never happened:“So, that whole situa
  
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• WWE Clash Of Champions Tops Social Media Charts, Four Things You Need To Know Before RAW (Video)

  18-12-2017 22:11 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Clash Of Champions
  According to Nielsen Social, last night’s WWE Clash Of Champions event brought in 245,000 interactions on Facebook and 263,000 interactions on Twitter, making it the top ranked program in the series and specials category.
  These numbers are higher than the 187,000 interactions on Facebook, but lower than the 594,000 interactions on Twitter that WWE TLC brought in, as WWE Survivor Series did not rank on Nielsen’s c
  
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• WZ Forum Files #5: What Will Lead To The Shield’s NEXT Break Up?

  18-12-2017 22:05 via mandatory.com
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  Welcome back to the WZ Forum Files!Every now and then we’ll present a hot topic on wrestling for discussion in the WZ Forums. The topic will be open for a set amount of time and at the end, the best responses will be presented in an article here on the main site.  We’ve already presented the topic and have the best responses right here. Here’s the latest WZ Forum Files topic:The Shield is back and rolling along with Roman Reigns as
  
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• Sawyer Fulton On Why the Original SAnitY Plan Never Happened, Why He Was Released from WWE, If He Would Return

  18-12-2017 21:58
  Former NXT talent and member of Sanity Sawyer Fulton was the recent guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. Fulton discussed why the original Sanity with Sami Callahan, Marcus Louie, and himself never happened, why he was released from WWE, whether he would return right now, and more. Here are the highlights.
  Why the original Sanity never happened:
  “So, that whole situation, we had a lot of ideas, and everybody had something that they wanted to get out of this. And we pitched a whole bu
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Responds to Daniel Bryan, Cathy Kelley Previews Raw (Video), WWE Releases Trish Stratus Photos

  18-12-2017 21:57
  In the following video, Cathy Kelley counts down four things we need to know before tonight’s Raw from Providence, featuring the return of Brock Lesnar:What will the fallout be from last week’s chaotic #RAW main event between @BraunStrowman and @KaneWWE? @catherinekelley gears you up with everything you need to know for tonight! pic.twitter.com/rTK1ZeDB5d
  — WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2017Shinsuke Nakamura Responds to Daniel Bryan
  As noted, WWE Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan conceded on
  
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• Conor McGregor Says “F**k WWE”, Becky Lynch Trashes Liv Morgan’s Wrestling Ability, WWE Clash Recap (Video)

  18-12-2017 21:44
  WWE has released the video above, featuring Cathy Kelley recapping the 2017 WWE Clash of Champions PPV.
  As noted, last night’s event featured AJ Styles successfully defending his WWE Title against Jinder Mahal, Charlotte Flair defending against Natalya, and a surprise title change in the PPV’s opening bout when Dolph Ziggler defeated Bobby Roode and Baron Corbin to win the WWE United States Title.
  Becky Lynch Trashes Liv Morgan’s Wrestling Ability
  WWE Smackdown Live star Becky
  
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• Nakamura Responds To Bryan’s ‘Dream Match’ Scenario, Relive Forgotten ‘Stone Cold’ Moments

  18-12-2017 21:40 via mandatory.com
  NEW DELHI, INDIA – NOVEMBER 4: Bryan Lloyd Danielson, American professional wrestler, better known by his current ring name Daniel Bryan, after the press conference of the WWE Live India announcement event at Striker Pub & Kitchen, Vasant Kunj on November 4, 2015 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Shivam Saxena/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
  Nakamura Responds To Bryan’s ‘Dream Match’ Scenario
  Shinsuke Nakamura has posted the following on Twitter responding to Daniel Br
  
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• ‘Road to Tokyo Dome’ Opening, Nick Aldis’ NWA Title Win on “Ten Pounds of Gold”, Preview Impact ‘Best Of’ Show (Videos)

  18-12-2017 20:50
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the video above, featuring the opening for the “Road to Tokyo Dome” and Wrestle Kingdom 12.
  Preview Impact ‘Best Of’ Show
  As noted, Impact Wrestling is on hiatus for the remainder of the year, with new episodes of the show airing following the new year. The next two week’s worth of Impact Wrestling episodes will be ‘best of’ shows, and below is a video preview for this week’s edition:
  
  Nick Aldis’
  
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• Asuka Denies Goldust, Reveals WWE MMC Partner Pick, Update on Rich Swann Situation, Sam Roberts WWE Milestone

  18-12-2017 20:38
  Sam Roberts Tweeted the following on his one year anniversary appearing on WWE programming:A year ago today I showed up on a @WWE Kick Off Show panel and @ReneeYoungWWE still has yet to throw me off. Life is fun. pic.twitter.com/EKK1gIYs00
  — Sam Roberts (@notsam) December 18, 2017Asuka Denies Goldust, Reveals WWE MMC Partner Pick
  As seen in the video below, WWE star Goldust wants to team up with Asuka for the WWE Mixed Match Challenge, but Asuka has other plans in mind, thinking Samoa Joe
  
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• PHOTO: Alberto El Patron and Salvation Army Team Up to Deliver Toys to Families

  18-12-2017 20:15
  As seen in the Tweets below, Impact Wrestling star Alberto el Patron has teamed up with the Salvation Army in San Antonio, Texas to distribute over 8,000 toys to family’s in need during the Christmas season:god bless you @salarmysatx and everyone involved… today we are giving toys to more than… https://t.co/jFChTrXTzf
  — Alberto El Patron (@PrideOfMexico) December 14, 2017
  Thank you @PrideOfMexico for helping us distribute gifts to needy families at #AngelTree distr
  
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• Daniel Bryan On Wanting to Gear Up for Nakamura, Rey Mysterio WWE Return Update, WWE Stars On Thanos (Video)

  18-12-2017 20:05
  IGN has released the video above:
  “We asked some of our favourite wrestling men how they would defeat Marvel’s big bad titan dude.”
  News On a Possible Rey Mysterio WWE Return
  On the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, host Dave Meltzer was asked about possible talks between Rey Mysterio and WWE about a return, and Meltzer noted there have been “none right now.”
  Meltzer added a WWE return could always happen because Mysterio is a free agent, and if WWE m
  
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• Alternate Angle Video of Strowman vs Kane, Bayley Courts Raw Star for WWE MMC, Rock On ‘Jumanji’ Fan Reaction

  18-12-2017 19:49
  The Rock has Tweeted the following, thanking fans for what is positive early feedback to his upcoming movie “Jumanji”, being released nationwide on Christmas Day:Outstanding results of our early #Jumanji screenings are in! Tons of happy people and not because of the alcohol I had the theaters serve.
  Thank you so much and glad you had as much fun watching the movie as we did making it. #JUMANJI THIS WEDNESDAY! pic.twitter.com/7MvB12TUeu
  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 18, 2
  
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• Possible Title Challenger for Charlotte Flair, Natalya On PPV Loss, Jim Cornette On Rumors of Vince Resurrecting the XFL

  18-12-2017 19:43
  Becky Lynch, who is currently off WWE TV shooting the new “Marine 6” movie, had the following Twitter exchange with Charlotte Flair, teasing a possible Title match when Lynch returns to WWE TV:I’ll never take ANYTHING away from a competitor, especially one like @natbynature. Tonight wasn’t just a title defense. It was about planting my flag in the ground. Anyone…ANYONE in the locker room wants to challenge me? Let’s do it. #WWEClash
  — Charlotte Flair (@
  
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• News on the Future of AJ Styles vs Jinder Mahal, Styles Meets WWE Fan (Videos), Early Reviews for The Rock’s ‘Jumanji’

  18-12-2017 19:00
  The new action-comedy “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is currently in select theaters in the U.S, and will open nationally on Christmas day.
  According to the film aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is receiving early positive reviews, with the movie’s Tomato score currently at 84%, which is good. The critics’ consensus is as follows:
  “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle uses a charming cast and a humorous twis
  
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• More On Matt Hardy vs Bray Wyatt at WWE 205 Live Events, Vince On Austin’s Birthday, Rock in ‘Jumanji’ Music Video

  18-12-2017 18:44
  As noted, Woken Matt Hardy vs Bray Wyatt will be taking place at the WWE 205 Live house show events taking place the weekend of January 18th. The events will be headlined by Enzo Amore vs Kalisto for the WWE Cruiserweight Title, with special guest referee Nia Jax.
  Dave Meltzer speculated on the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that Matt Hardy and Wyatt have been added to the events likely due to sluggish tickets sales, and because the events will be attended more by “hardcor
  
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• Backstage Update on Natalya’s WWE Status Following Cryptic Clash of Champions Promo

  18-12-2017 18:14
  As seen at WWE Clash of Champions on Sunday night, Charlotte Flair defeated Natalya to retain the WWE Smackdown Women’s Title in a Lumberjack match.
  After the match, Natalya cut an emotional promo, telling the live crowd in Boston she has carried the Women’s division in WWE for 10 years, and the fans have turned their backs on her, so in turn, she is turning her back on the fans. Natalya then left the ring in tears, which created speculation that she might be quitting WWE or retiring
  
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• The Bella Twins Reach YouTube Milestone, The Hardys and Balor On “Table for 3”, Synopsis For New “WWE Music Power 10”

  18-12-2017 17:50
  The Bella Twins have reached over 1 million subscribers to their personal YouTube page, and above is a video the Twins posted announcing a celebration is coming to mark the social media achievement.
  Hardys & Balor On “Table for 3”
  Tonight, immediately after WWE Raw, a new episode of “WWE Table for 3” will air on WWE Network, featuring The Hardy Boyz and Finn Balor. The official show description is as follows:
  “Finn Balor and The Hardys discuss the motivations be
  
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• NJPW Announces That Kenny Omega v Chris Jericho At Wrestle Kingdom 12 Will Be A ‘No DQ Match’

  18-12-2017 17:38 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  At a press conference last night before New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Road to Tokyo Dome show it was officially announced that Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho’s match at Wrestle Kingdom 12 will now be a No Disqualification Match.
  This announcement comes on the heels of a vicious surprise attack from Jericho on Omega at the finals of NJPW’s World Tag League Finals.
  Omega responding by jumping Jericho during a recent Wrestle Kingdom 12 press conference. Jeri
  
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• Balor & The Hardys On Table For 3 Tonight, WWE Recaps Clash Of Champions 2017 Winners (Photos)

  18-12-2017 17:27 via mandatory.com
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  Balor & The Hardys On Table For 3 Tonight
  Here is WWE’s official description for the brand new episode of Table For 3 that will air tonight after RAW on the WWE Network:
  Finn Balor and The Hardys discuss the motivations behind their most extreme personas and share personal tales of their paths to WWE.
  Backstage News On How Finn Balor Is Viewed By WWE, Possible Rumor Killer On Royal Rumble Title Match
  WWE Recaps Last Night’s Clash Of Champions Winners
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• Mick Foley Praises AJ & The Usos Following WWE Clash, Charlotte On What’s Next For Her Career (Video)

  18-12-2017 17:18 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty, Mick Foley at The Ice House Comedy Club on August 12, 2014 in Pasadena, California.
  Mick Foley Praises AJ & The Usos Following WWE Clash
  Mick Foley took to Twitter last night and praised AJ Styles and The Usos following their WWE Clash of Champions performances:I think I need to express my opinion that @AJStylesOrg is ridiculously good. Has this guy EVER had a bad match? #WWEChampionship
  — Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) December 18, 2017Major props to @WWEUsos fo
  
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• EVOLVE Announces First 2018 Events, More Details On Regal’s Appearance, Jake Roberts Appearance, Aro Lucha Update

  18-12-2017 17:15
  Following its first event and TV taping, Aro Lucha has announced a second live event will be taking place on Friday, January 19th in Amarillo, Texas at the Azteca Music Hall.
  Jake Roberts Appearance
  Canadian Wrestling Elite has announced the following:
  “Canadian Wrestling’s Elite produces its biggest tour in company history, The Pick Your Poison Tour with a stop in Moosomin, SK on night 13 of the tour on Sunday, January 7th!
  This event is headlined by WWE Legend Jake &ldquo
  
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• How Did Cena’s ‘Ferdinand’ Do at the Box Office?, Hideo Itami Wrestles Final NXT Match, Ziggler – Nakamura Clash Notes

  18-12-2017 17:08
  As noted, John Cena’s new animated film “Ferdinand” had the daunting task of opening over the weekend against “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, and the Cena vehicle was projected to take in $12.3 million at the box office compared to the whopping $220 million brought in by “Star Wars”. “Ferdinand” ended up totaling $13.3 million for its opening weekend, coming in a bit higher than projected.
  Ziggler – Nakamura Clash Notes
  According to PWInsid
  
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• The Bella Twins Surpass 1 Million Subscribers, Nakamura On Sharing The Ring w/ Bryan At The Clash

  18-12-2017 17:05 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 22: Nikki Bella, Brie Bella and AJ Calloway during a taping of The Bella Twins Visit “Extra” at H&M Times Square on August 22, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Extra)
  The Bella Twins Surpass 1 Million Subscribers On YouTube
  The Bella Twins have officially surpassed the one million subscriber milestone on YouTube because as of this writing their subscriber count sits at “1,000,132 subscribers.”
  Congrats to The Bel
  
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• Jimmy Havoc vs Shane Strickland Death Match Announced for ‘MLW Zero Hour’, Updated Event Card

  18-12-2017 16:43
  MLW has issued the following:
  DEATH MATCH: JIMMY HAVOC VS. SHANE “SWERVE” STRICKLAND SIGNED FOR MLW: ZERO HOUR ON JANUARY 11TH IN ORLANDO
  ORLANDO – It appears MLW will ring in the new year with blood and violence as Shane “Swerve” Strickland will fight England’s most dangerous man Jimmy Havoc in a death match at MLW: Zero Hour at Gilt Nightclub on January 11th in Orlando.
  Strickland issued the challenge to Havoc over the weekend with league offi
  
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• Bobby Roode On Clash of Champions Loss, Top 10 WWE Big Men Breaking Tables (Video), How Old Is Steve Austin?

  18-12-2017 16:36
  WWE has released the video above:
  “The biggest Superstars of the WWE Universe enjoy smashing rivals through a table as much as anyone. Here are 10 instances of WWE’s big men sending their opponent crashing through a table”.
  How Old Is Steve Austin?
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin turns 53 years old, Trish Stratus turns 42, and Rob Van Dam turns 47.
  Read Also: Steve Austin Praises Recent Roman Reigns vs Cesaro WWE Raw Match
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• Charlotte Reacts To Natalya Attacking Her Family Name, Nia Jax Confronts Braun About WWE MMC

  18-12-2017 16:31 via mandatory.com
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  Charlotte Reacts To Natalya Attacking Her Family Name
  WWE has posted the following video exclusively on-line:
  After retaining her title by defeating Natalya at WWE Clash of Champions 2017, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair responds to the Hart family member’s verbal barbs. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comWWE Clash of Champions Results (12/17) All Titles On The Line, Shane & Bryan Controve
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Raw Preview: Lesnar Returns, Woken Warriors Assemble, Who Will Face Reigns?, Live Coverage

  18-12-2017 16:29
  Tonight, this week’s edition of WWE Raw will air from The Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island and will feature the return of Universal Champion Brock Lesnar.
  The show will also feature Cedric Alexander vs Drew Gulak, with the winner advancing to face Enzo Amore for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
  It should be noted that although WWE is teasing who will next face Roman Reigns for the WWE IC Title, Reigns is not advertised for tonight’s show so it’s possib
  
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• Hideo Itami Celebrates His Farewell NXT Match (Photos), WWE’s Top 10 Big Men Breaking Tables (Video)

  18-12-2017 16:21 via mandatory.com
  Hideo Itami Celebrates His Farewell NXT Match
  This past Saturday night in at the NXT Live event in Largo, FL there was a post-match, in-ring celebration for Hideo Itami.
  It was noted that his match on the show was his last match in NXT as he’s debuting for 205 Live this week.
  WATCH: Hideo Itami Returns to the Ring Tonight at WWE NXT Event in Orlando
  Hideo has posted the following on NXT commenting on his exit from NXT:Thank you for your RESPECT
  I RESPECT YOU.#WeAreNXT #NXTLargo pic.twitte
  
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• RAW Preview: Who Will Battle The Beast At Royal Rumble?, Can Cedric Make The Most Of His 2nd Chance?, Absolution Put On Notice, More

  18-12-2017 16:11 via mandatory.com
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview.
  Tonight’s episode of RAW will be held from the Dunkin Donuts Arena in Providence, RI.
  Below are the Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode:
  Who will battle The Beast at Royal Rumble?
  Can Cedric Alexander make the most of his second chance?
  Absolution put on notice
  Who will be next to challenge Roman Reigns?
  “Woken Warriors” assemble
  We have included some excerpts from WWE.com’s pr
  
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• WWE Partners w/ SPS HD To Bring RAW & Smackdown Live To Mongolia For The Very First Time; More Details

  18-12-2017 16:06 via mandatory.com
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  WWE has released the following:SPS HD to Air WWE® Programming for the First Time in Mongolia
  12/18/2017 – ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE: WWE) and SPS HD, Mongolia’s premier sports broadcaster, today announced an agreement to broadcast WWE’s flagship programs Raw® and SmackDown® on SPS Sports for the first time in Mong
  
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• WWE To Air In Mongolia For First Time Ever, Balor’s Charity Message, Nakamura On Sharing Ring With Daniel Bryan

  18-12-2017 16:02
  WWE has announced it is to air in Mongolia for the first time ever, continuing its attempt to increase its global reach.
  SPS HD, Mongolia’s premier sports broadcaster will be carrying WWE programming from now on, featuring both WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown Live.
  Beginning this week, SPS Sports will air a two-hour version of Raw on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and SmackDown at 11 a.m. on Sundays, both available in English with Mongolian subtitles.
  Finn Balor Posts Charity Message
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• Dolph Talks His Intense Drive Following US Title Win (Video), Backstage Photo Of AJ Styles w/ WWE Title, Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today

  18-12-2017 15:54 via mandatory.com
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  Dolph Talks His Intense Drive Following US Title Win
  WWE has released the following video exclusively on-line:
  After capturing the United States Championship by taking down Bobby Roode and former titleholder Baron Corbin in a Triple Threat Match at WWE Clash of Champions 2017, Dolph Ziggler talks about putting in full effort week after week.Related: What Does Baron Corbin Listen To When He Works Out?
  Backstage Photo Of AJ Styles w/ WWE Title
  WWE has releas
  
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• Big Change Made To Omega vs Jericho, Matt Jackson Responds To Jim Cornette Criticism, Defiant Wrestling Update

  18-12-2017 15:27
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced a change to the highly anticipated Wrestle Kingdom 12 match between Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega.
  Following the recent Y2J attack that saw Omega be busted open as well as the press conference situation, NJPW has made it a NoDQ match.
  Matt Jackson Responds to Jim Cornette Criticism
  Following the debate last night over a match sequence that saw UFC fighter, Chase Sherman criticise the Young Bucks and grown men for watching it, Jim Cornette chimed in with his
  
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• Vader Shares Positive Health Update, Mick Foley Says WWE Star Is ‘Ridiculously’ Good, SoCal Val Gives Fashion Praise

  18-12-2017 14:53
  Wrestling legend, Vader has provided an update on his health for his fans and thankfully it’s positive news that he has to share.
  Last year it was revealed that Vader was suffering from congestive heart failure and was given less than two years to live. However, Vader has now announced that his doctors have informed him he is doing better and his heart is stronger.My Drs say Im getting better heart is better,strongrer.Iam saying like I always have since day one Two yrs my Ass https://t.co/
  
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• WWE Allentown Live Event Results (17/12): Cruiserweight Championship Match, Braun Strowman vs Samoa Joe

  18-12-2017 14:27
  WWE Allentown Live Results12/17/17Allentown, PAResults Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  (1) Finn Balor def. Bray Wyatt
  Cruiserweight Championship Match
  (2) Enzo Amore def. Kalisto to retain.
  (3)Asuka def. Dana Brooke.
  (4) Apollo Crews, Rhyno, Heath Slater and Titus O’Neil def. Goldust, Miztourage, and Curt Hawkins.
  (5) Braun Strowman def. Samoa Joe
  (6) Sasha Banks & Bayley def. Nia Jaxx & Alicia Foxx.
  (7) Jason Jordan def. Elias.
  (8) Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. The Bar via DQ.
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• WWE Allentown Live Event Results (12/17): Cruiserweight Championship Match, Braun Strowman vs Samoa Joe

  18-12-2017 14:27
  WWE Allentown Live Results12/17/17Allentown, PAResults Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  (1) Finn Balor def. Bray Wyatt
  Cruiserweight Championship Match
  (2) Enzo Amore def. Kalisto to retain.
  (3)Asuka def. Dana Brooke.
  (4) Apollo Crews, Rhyno, Heath Slater and Titus O’Neil def. Goldust, Miztourage, and Curt Hawkins.
  (5) Braun Strowman def. Samoa Joe
  (6) Sasha Banks & Bayley def. Nia Jaxx & Alicia Foxx.
  (7) Jason Jordan def. Elias.
  (8) Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. The Bar via DQ.
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• Goldberg Disses Ryback, Triple H Poses with Riott Squad at WWE Clash (Photo), Mick Foley Praises WWE Tag Team

  18-12-2017 07:39
  As noted, Chris Van Vliet from WSVN-TV recently interviewed former WWE Universal Champion Goldberg at Homeland for the Holidays in Miramar, FL, and during the interview, Goldberg was asked about fan comparisons to former WWE star Ryback. Goldberg offered the following response:
  “Athletically, he doesn’t hold a candle to Roman [Reigns] or I. He’s more of a robot, bodybuilder looking kind of a guy moving around, but that doesn’t take anything away from him. That’s his
  
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• Goldberg Rumored to Headline WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018; Five More Names Also Rumored

  18-12-2017 07:27
  As you’ve probably heard by now, WWE CEO Vince McMahon has started a privately funded business called Alpha Entertainment to explore projects in the sports and entertainment world, outside of pro wrestling. That story was started because a conservative blogger named Brad Shepard sent out a tweet claiming that Mr. McMahon was actually in talks to bring back the XFL, which led to Deadspin journalist David Bixenspan reaching out to WWE, who confirmed the existence of Alpha Entertainment.
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• Charlotte Flair Reacts to Natalya Attacking Her Family Name, What’s Next For Her in 2018? (Videos), WWE Returning to Boston

  18-12-2017 06:03
  Following tonight’s WWE Clash of Champions PPV, WWE announced the company will be returning to Boston and the TD Arena on March 30th for a live event. An internet pre-sale is currently underway for the event, and you can use the code BOSTON17 to obtain tickets.
  What’s Next For Her in 2018
  WWE has released the following post-Clash of Champions videos:
  “After retaining her SmackDown Women’s Title with a victory over Natalya at WWE Clash of Champions 2017, an emotional Charl
  
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• Cody Rhodes Calls Out UFC Champ Daniel Cormier After “Pathetic” Young Bucks Comment, The Revival Responds

  18-12-2017 05:47
  As previously reported, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier made some waves in the wrestling world after trashing a segment in a recent Ring of Honor match, which featured the Young Bucks and Hangman Page defending their ROH six-man titles. Cormier called the spot “pathetic” before issuing several other tweets complaining about today’s modern “high spot” style of wrestling.
  Standing up for his Bullet Club brothers, the “American Nightmare” Cody
  
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