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• Ric Flair Says Charlotte Is ‘Already The Greatest, By Far’; Comments On Her Ability As A Heel, Says She Shares Some Traits w/ John Cena

  19-12-2017 23:32 via mandatory.com
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  Ric Flair recently spoke with The UK Daily Star; you can read a few highlights below:
  Ric Flair comments on Charlotte’s ability in the wrestling ring: 
  “She (Charlotte) already is the greatest, by far. I don’t know who to compare her to. That’s just my opinion and I’m biased but I’m also a guy that’s qualified to make that remark so let’s say she’s not my daughter and I was the father of another girl I
  
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• Jim Ross Comments On Shinsuke Nakamura’s Smackdown Run, WOKEN Matt Hardy, Which Talents He’d Bring Into WWE Today

  19-12-2017 23:20 via mandatory.com
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  This week on Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast, Jim Ross talked to Sam about Shinsuke Nakamura’s run on the main roster, the Matt Hardy Reboot, talent establishing relationships with Vince McMahon, and more; you can read a few excerpts, and listen to the show below:Jim Ross and Sam Roberts on Nakamura on the main roster: “SR: I watch Nakamura because that show, I was already a Nakamura fan but that was the show when I thought he is it for me. It was a combinati
  
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• Jim Ross Comments On Shinsuke Nakamura’s Smackdown Run, Matt Hardy’s WOKEN Reboot, Which Talents He’d Bring Into WWE Today

  19-12-2017 23:20 via mandatory.com
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  This week on Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast, Jim Ross talked to Sam about Shinsuke Nakamura’s run on the main roster, the Matt Hardy Reboot, talent establishing relationships with Vince McMahon, and more; you can read a few excerpts, and listen to the show below:Jim Ross and Sam Roberts on Nakamura on the main roster: “SR: I watch Nakamura because that show, I was already a Nakamura fan but that was the show when I thought he is it for me. It was a combinati
  
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• AJ Lee’s Book “Crazy Is My Superpower” Being Developed For TV, Lee Comments

  19-12-2017 23:02
  The following press release has been issued:
  “GENIUS” EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS TO DEVELOP AJ MENDEZ’S NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER “CRAZY IS MY SUPERPOWER”
  LOS ANGELES, December 19, 2017—EUE/Sokolow, an Emmy-nominated production company behind Nat Geo’s “Genius” franchise, and producer Jeff Fisher are bringing AJ Mendez’s New York Times Best Seller “Crazy is my Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking
  
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• WWE Smackdown Live Results (12/19) Shane McMahon Confronts Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler Makes A Shocking Announcement, And More!

  19-12-2017 23:00 via mandatory.com
  WWE Smackdown Live Results
  December 19th, 2017
  Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
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  In Ring Segment: Daniel Bryan
  Bryan welcomes the crowd to
  
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• AJ Lee’s “Crazy Is My Superpower” Being Developed For TV

  19-12-2017 22:55 via mandatory.com
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  The following press release was issued to detail the announcement that AJ Mendez (AJ Lee)’s book Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules is being developed for a future television series:
  LOS ANGELES, December 19, 2017—EUE/Sokolow, an Emmy-nominated production company behind Nat Geo’s “Genius” franchise, and producer Jeff Fisher are bringing AJ Men
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Talks First Ever Women’s Royal Rumble, How A Women’s Wrestlemania Main Event Would Show ‘We’ve Made It’

  19-12-2017 22:44 via mandatory.com
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  Stephanie McMahon spoke with ESPN.com‘s Tim Fiorvanti after making the historic announcement about a women’s Royal Rumble match; you can read a few highlights below:
  Stephanie comments on the women’s Royal Rumble match announcement: 
  “I think that it’s long overdue. There’s been an incredible movement that’s been happening in our business that started nearly three years ago. They’ve been regula
  
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• Matt Riddle & Jeff Cobb Teaming Up at ‘MLW Zero Hour’, Latest Being the Elite, Big Indie Name Headed to WWN Live

  19-12-2017 22:40
  Above is the latest edition of “Being the Elite”.
  “The gang finishes their U.K. tour & then have trouble making it to Japan. Hangman finally confronts them”.
  Matt Riddle & Jeff Cobb Teaming Up at ‘MLW Zero Hour’
  MLW has issued the following:
  MATT RIDDLE & JEFF COBB VS. TOM LAWLOR & SETH PETRUZELLI SET FOR MLW: ZERO HOUR ON JANUARY 11TH IN ORLANDO
  ORLANDO – January 11th in Orlando it’s going to get as real as it gets as Matt Rid
  
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• Did Viewership Increase For This Week’s WWE Raw Featuring The Beast’s Return?

  19-12-2017 22:34
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s edition of WWE Raw, featuring the return of Brock Lesnar, averaged 2.786 million viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s 2.684 million viewership average.
  This week’s show also featured a previously announced Cedric Alexander vs Drew Gulak #1 contenders match, and featured the return of The Revival as well as the main roster debut of Hideo Itami.
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• WWE Comments On Dean Ambrose’s Injury, Maryse Challenges The Miz To Go Vegetarian On Total Divas (Video)

  19-12-2017 22:28 via mandatory.com
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  Dean Ambrose
  WWE.com posted the following update on Dean Ambrose after being attacked by Samoa Joe on WWE RAW last night:
  Dean Ambrose sustained an injury to his right arm during Raw’s Six-Man Tag Team Match, and the damage was exacerbated when his opponents, Samoa Joe and Raw Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Sheamus, assaulted The Lunatic Fringe in the trainer’s room. The attack culminated when J
  
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• Did Brock Lesnar’s Appearance Help This Week’s WWE RAW Viewership?, Finn Balor & Hideo Itami Look Back On Their Storied History (Video)

  19-12-2017 22:12 via mandatory.com
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  WWE RAW
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 2.786 million viewers, which is up from 2.684 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show had an hourly breakdown of 3.085 million viewers in the first hour, 2.803 million viewers in the second hour, and 2.470 million viewers in the final hour. This week’s show was the fourth most viewed show on the night, and the third ranked show in the 18-49 key demographic.
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• This Week’s WWE RAW Social Media Score Increases, Cathy Kelley On Reaction To Women’s Royal Rumble Announcement (Video)

  19-12-2017 22:05 via mandatory.com
  WWE RAW
  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 387,000 interactions on Facebook, which is up from 354,000 interactions last week.
  Additionally, this week’s show had 215,000 interactions on Twitter, which is also up from 179,000 interactions last week. Overall, this week’s episode of WWE RAW, highlighted by Brock Lesnar’s appearance and the women’s Royal Rumble announcement, had 601,000 total interactions, which is up from 533,000 tot
  
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• WWE Hypes Elias’ Royal Rumble Entry, Is The Women’s Royal Rumble Field Ready For Asuka? (Video)

  19-12-2017 21:58 via mandatory.com
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  Walk With Elias
  WWE.com posted the following, hyping Elias’ entry into the 2018 Royal Rumble match:
  The 2018 Royal Rumble is almost upon us, and on the Dec. 18 edition of Monday Night Raw, Elias announced that he is competing in the Royal Rumble Match for the opportunity of winning a World Championship Match at WrestleMania 34.
  The 30th anniversary of Royal Rumble will come to the WWE Universe from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sunday
  
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• Being The Elite Ep 84 ‘All I Want For Christmas’, Who Has A Better Chance Against Brock: Kane or Braun?, Total Divas Preview Clips Released

  19-12-2017 21:30 via mandatory.com
  Being The Elite Ep 84 ‘All I Want For Christmas’
  The latest episode of Being The Elite is now available:
  The gang finishes their U.K. tour & then have trouble making it to Japan. Hangman finally confronts them.Who Has A Better Chance Against Brock: Kane or Braun?
  WWE.com is currently running a poll asking the WWE Universe, “Who do you think has a better chance of taking the Universal Title from Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble event?”
  Here are the current results:
  78
  
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• Charlotte Flair Sheds Tears Before Her WWE Clash Match (Video), WWE Confirms First Royal Rumble Match Entrant

  19-12-2017 21:27
  WWE has released the video above, featuring Charlotte Flair preparing for her WWE Smackdown Women’s Title match at WWE Clash of Champions.
  During the video, Charlotte says that a lot of girls dream of being Champion, but what sets her apart from the rest of the Women’s division in WWE is that she works for this every day and it’s all she thinks about and does 24/7. She says she doesn’t go home to her friends, or to her husband, instead, she pays the sacrifice of not havin
  
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• Asuka Says Royal Rumble Is Not Ready For Her, Alexa Bliss On Evolution, Top 10 Raw Moments (Videos), Revival Note

  19-12-2017 21:21
  WWEShop.com is now selling “Top Guys” t-shirts for The Revival, who made their WWE TV returns on Raw last night. You can check the shirts out at this link.
  Read Also: The Revival Returns From Injury on WWE Raw, Former Champion Suffers Storyline “Injury” at the Hands of The Bar
  Alexa Bliss On Evolution
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss reacting to news of the first-ever Women’s WWE Royal Rumble match. WWE has also
  
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• Rumor Killer On AJ Styles Suffering Injury, WWE Stars Praise Chad Gable, Tyler Breeze Talks 2017 Fashion Files Success

  19-12-2017 21:11
  Apparently rumors have been floating around today claiming WWE Champion AJ Styles is suffering from a knee injury, however Dave Meltzer is reporting the rumor as untrue:Stories going around about a Styles knee injury tonight are false
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) December 19, 2017WWE Stars Praise Chad Gable
  As seen in the following Tweets, several WWE stars took to Twitter and offered praise to Smackdown star Chad Gable:I couldn’t be more proud of my partner @WWEGable. his amazin
  
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• The nWo Imposter Sting Talks The Creation Of His Gimmick, Success With The nWo, Original Concept, War Games

  19-12-2017 21:04
  Episode #320 of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling features former nWo member and NJPW star, Jeff Farmer FKA “the nWo” Sting. Talking in great detail about the creation of the character that helped propel the genesis of Steve Borden’s Sting persona, Farmer reveals all the details behind the plans for his character as well as the frenzy the “nWo Sting” help create in Japan as part of the nWo Japan faction. The full episode can be downloaded at this link.
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• Rumor Killer On AJ Styles Injury, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Last Night’s RAW (Video), Photos From Nikki Bella’s Jaw Dropping Dance

  19-12-2017 20:58 via mandatory.com
  PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 23: WWE professional wrestler A.J. Styles throws out the first pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers Vs Philadelphia Phillies Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
  Rumor Killer On AJ Styles Injury
  Dave Meltzer has posted the following on Twitter noting that rumors about an AJ Styles knee injury are false:Stories going around about a Styles knee injury tonight are false
  — Dave Meltzer (@
  
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• Does Tyler Breeze Consider The Fashion Files A Success?, Alexa Bliss On The Evolution Of WWE Women

  19-12-2017 20:39 via mandatory.com
   
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  Does Tyler Breeze Consider The Fashion Files A Success?
  Tyler Breeze has posted the following on Twitter commenting on his 2017:Solid 2017 as it wraps up..fashion files = a success and put the fashion police on the map as well as showed the true Ascension.. lots of 2018 possibilities now that 2b is solved. Usos? New day? Revival? Sheamsaro? Give us anyone so we can show what we can do. What u guys think?
  — Prince Pretty (@MmmGorgeous) Decem
  
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• Sean Waltman’s Official Chicago Royal Rumble Party Announced; VIP Kick-Off Party w/ Podcast Recording

  19-12-2017 19:53 via mandatory.com
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  Sean Waltman’s Official Chicago WWE Royal Rumble Viewing Party
   
  If you are a WWE fan in or around the Chicago area then Duffy’s Bar & Grille in Chicago will be your place to watch this year’s WWE Royal Rumble WITH former WWE Superstar Sean “X-Pac” Waltman!
   
  Sean will start off his Official
  
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• Update On Rockstar Spud & SD Live, Nia Jax Talks Representing Her Family In The Women’s Rumble (Video)

  19-12-2017 19:35 via mandatory.com
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  Update On Rockstar Spud & Smackdown Live
  PWInsider.com has just released the following on Instagram showing Rockstar Spud arriving at the Prudential Arena for tonight’s Smackdown Live taping: Rockstar Spud arrives at #wwesmackdownlive in #Newark.#prudentialcenter #PWInsider #prowrestling #impactwrestling #205live #rockstarspud
  A post shared byPWInsider.com (@pwinsider) on Dec 19, 2017 at 9:51am PSTRelated: The Latest On Rockstar Spud & WWE
  Nia Jax Talks Re
  
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• PHOTO: Two Names Backstage at Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live (Possible Spoilers)

  19-12-2017 19:34
  As seen in the photo below, PWInsider.com is reporting former Impact Wrestling star Rockstar Spud is backstage at tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings in Newark, NJ.
  Additionally, PWInsider is reporting Colin Delaney, who made his WWE return on Smackdown last week in a losing effort to The Bludgeon Brothers, is once again backstage at Smackdown for tonight’s show.
  Read Also: Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Preview: Clash Of Champions Fallout, Huge Six Man Tag Team Match Announced
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• Trish Stratus Teases Women’s Rumble Appearance, 5 Things You Need To Know Before Smackdown Live

  19-12-2017 19:26 via mandatory.com
  Trish Stratus, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and John Morrison during WrestleMania XXVII at Georgia Dome on April 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  Trish Stratus Teases Women’s Rumble Appearance
  Trish Stratus has posted the following on Twitter teasing that she may be an entrant in the first-ever WWE women’s Royal Rumble match:There's NOTHING @WWE women cannot do. It's been a long-time coming – can't wait for the FIRST EVER WOMENS #RoyalRumble! Now…where dem boots?
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• Mickie, Dana & Alicia Look To Seize Rumble Opportunity; WWE Wishes ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund Happy Birthday

  19-12-2017 19:01 via mandatory.com
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  Mickie, Dana & Alicia Look To Seize Rumble Opportunity
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  The Women’s Royal Rumble Match holds many implications for Raw’s resident “team captain,” “legend” and “rookie.” Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comRelated: Stephanie McMahon Confirms First Ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match
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• Nikki Bella Reveals YouTube Surprise, Rock & Kevin Hart Trade Insults, Dress as Xmas Trees (Videos), Fans On Royal Rumble

  19-12-2017 18:37
  WWE.com has released a new poll, asking fans who has a better chance of defeating Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble, with the choices being Braun Strowman and Kane. The WWE fans have voted Strowman as the overwhelming favorite, as The Monster Among Men currently has 79% of the vote vs Kane’s 21%.
  Nikki Bella Reveals YouTube Surprise
  As noted, Nikki Bella was promising a surprise when The Bella Twins YouTube page reached 1 million subscribers, and Nikki has released the following video:
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• Ric Flair Says Charlotte “Already Is the Greatest, By Far”, Talks WWE Needing to Turn Her Heel, Who Else He Likes in WWE

  19-12-2017 18:36
  WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently spoke with The Daily Star, and below are some interview highlights.
  On his daughter Charlotte:
  “She (Charlotte) already is the greatest, by far. I don’t know who to compare her to.
  “That’s just my opinion and I’m biased but I’m also a guy that’s qualified to make that remark so let’s say she’s not my daughter and I was the father of another girl I would say to the other girl you better push if you want to
  
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• Randy Orton Taking Time Off From WWE?, Nikki Bella Reunites w/ DWTS Partner For One Last Dance (Video)

  19-12-2017 18:35 via mandatory.com
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  Randy Orton Taking Time Off From WWE?
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Randy Orton will likely be working a light WWE schedule in January before taking February and March off.
  Outside of Smackdown Live TV tapings, and the Royal Rumble PPV, Orton is only advertised for the second and fourth week of WWE Live events in January.
  Orton is advertised for the February 6th Smackdown Live TV taping but beyond that is not announced for any WWE televised
  
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• Three Huge Independent Stars Rumored To Sign w/ WWE In Early 2018

  19-12-2017 18:13 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting that the word around the WWE Performance Center is that Ricochet and War Machine (Warbeard Hanson & Ray Rowe) are expected to be revealed as the latest WWE NXT signings in January of 2018.
  Ricochet’s signing has been expected for some time. War Machine finished up their commitments with ROH at Final Battle and are expected to make their NJPW exit after Wrestle Kingdom 12.
  Related: Jimmy Jacobs Appears At End Of ROH
  
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• Nia Jax On Representing Her Family in the Rumble, WWE Hypes Hardy vs Wyatt (Videos), More Stars React to Rumble

  19-12-2017 18:11
  WWE has released the following videos, including the post-Raw video above featuring Nia Jax.
  “For Nia Jax, the Women’s Royal Rumble Match presents a very personal opportunity”.
  Read Also: Bayley On Who She Wants to Eliminate in the Royal Rumble
  Hardy vs Wyatt 205 Live Hype
  “See “Woken” Matt Hardy square off against Bray Wyatt, plus your favorite Cruiserweights in action live on the WWE 205 Live Tour. Tickets on sale now”:WWE on RVD
  WWE has Tweeted t
  
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• The Revival Share Post-RAW Thoughts Following Return (Video), WWE Remembers RVD’s MITB Cash-In

  19-12-2017 17:54 via mandatory.com
  The Revival Share Post-RAW Thoughts Following Return
  WWE has shared the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  Team Red’s “Top Guys” return to put the Raw Tag Team division on notice. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.com Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1i64OdTRelated: The Revival Returns On WWE RAW (Photos / Video)
  WWE Remembers RVD’s MITB Cash-In
  WWE has released the following on Twitter:ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW
  
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• 12/19 PW Morning Report: Historic Women’s Rumble, Cena Returns & Lesnar’s New Challengers; Lots of Website News

  19-12-2017 17:46
  What’s up wrestling fans, welcome to the PW Morning Report for Tuesday, December 19th. Unfortunately there will be no morning radio show, as I seem to have come down with something akin to strep throat, which has taken away my ability to speak comfortably. You can still check out all the latest news and updates below, as we’ve got several exciting website announcements to share with you this morning.
  Today’s Schedule:
  WWE SMACKDOWN on USA NETWORK at 8/7c. Tuesday, December
  
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• The Latest On Rockstar Spud & WWE, How Did Sasha’s Family React To Women’s Rumble News? (Video)

  19-12-2017 17:40 via mandatory.com
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  The Latest On Rockstar Spud & WWE
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Rockstar Spud was backstage at RAW last night and is slated to be backstage at Smackdown Live tonight.
  Related: Backstage News On How Issues With Previous Impact Wrestling Management Led To Rockstar Spud Requesting His Release
  How Did Sasha’s Family React To Women’s Rumble News?
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  The Boss takes in the announcement of the first-ever W
  
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• Bayley On Who She Wants to Eliminate in the Rumble, 5 Things to Know Before Smackdown (Videos), Itami On Raw Debut

  19-12-2017 17:25
  Following his big main roster debut on WWE Raw last night, former NXT star Hideo Itami Tweeted the following reaction:12/18/17 Monday night.
  NEVER Forget.
  See you tomorrow.#RAW #G2S #205Live
  — Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) December 19, 20175 Things to Know Before Smackdown
  WWE has released the following videos:
  “In the fallout from WWE Clash of Champions 2017, here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE”:Bayley On Who She Wants to Elim
  
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• Who Does Bayley Want To Eliminate In The Rumble? (Video), Michelle McCool Weighs In On Women’s Rumble

  19-12-2017 17:23 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Who Does Bayley Want To Eliminate In The Rumble?
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  As the Women’s Royal Rumble Match approaches, Bayley has her eye on one Superstar in particular. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comRelated: Bayley On Being Comfortable With A Heel Turn, Being Seen As Equals, How She Handles Being Taunted
  Michelle McCool Weighs In On Women’s Rumble
  Former WWE Sup
  
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• Backstage News On Ronda Rousey Possibly Entering Women’s WWE Royal Rumble Match

  19-12-2017 17:13
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, Stephanie McMahon announced the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble match will take place at WWE Royal Rumble on January 28th in Philadelphia.
  With all the recent talk surrounding Ronda Rousey’s “imminent” WWE debut, speculation abounds that the former UFC Champion will be making her WWE debut in the Women’s Royal Rumble match next month.
  Although Rousey debuting with WWE in the Royal Rumble match has not been confirmed, Dave Meltzer noted
  
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• Finn Balor On Two Raw Stars Inspiring Him, Cedric Talks His Daughter (Videos), Cesaro Takes Shot at Ambrose Injury

  19-12-2017 17:06
  WWE Network premiered a new episode of “Table for 3” last night, featuring special guests Finn Balor and The Hardy Boyz. In the following clip, the men discuss their early days, and Balor notes he was inspired by The Hardys at a young age:Was @FinnBalor a HUGE @JEFFHARDYBRAND fan growing up? The Irish Superstar has a confession to make on #TableFor3… @WWENetwork @MATTHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/gBpoOuxJ6Q
  — WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2017Cesaro Takes Shot at Ambrose Injury
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• Smackdown Live Preview: Huge Six-Man Tag Match, Dolph Celebrates US Title Win, The New Day Prepare For The Holidays, More

  19-12-2017 17:05 via mandatory.com
  Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
  WWE Clash of Champions opponents clash in monumental Six-Man Tag Team battle
  The New Day get ready for the holidays
  Dolph Ziggler celebrates his United States Title victory
  Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin try to knock off The Usos
  What’s next for Natalya after “turning her back&rdq
  
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• What Happened After RAW Went Off The Air? (Video), John Cena Hypes His RAW Christmas Return Next Week

  19-12-2017 16:52 via mandatory.com
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  What Happened After RAW Went Off The Air?
  WWE has shared the following RAW Fallout video on-line showing the women of RAW celebrating after Stephanie McMahon’s big Royal Rumble announcement:
  After Raw goes off the air, Stephanie McMahon and Team Red’s female Superstars celebrate the announcement of the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match, taking place at the 2018 Royal Rumble event on Sunday, Jan. 28.Related: Stephanie McM
  
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• Press Release: WWE Announces First-Ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match, Stephanie McMahon Comments

  19-12-2017 16:37 via mandatory.com
  WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 11: WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon speaks onstage at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit – Day 3 on October 11, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Fortune)
  WWE has issued the following:FIRST-EVER WOMEN’S ROYAL RUMBLE® MATCH SET FOR JANUARY 28
  STAMFORD, Conn., December 18, 2017 – For the first time in history, WWE’s female Superstars will perform in a Royal Rumble match on
  
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• More Matches Added to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 at The Tokyo Dome; Final Event Card and Live Coverage Details

  19-12-2017 16:37
  Below is the final card for New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 12 event, airing live from The Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4th. The event will also air on AXS TV on January 6th.
  ProWrestling.com will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Wrestle Kingdom 12 as it airs in Japan, which means a start time of 3am EST in The United States on January 4th.
  Wrestle Kingdom 12 Card:
  IWGP Championship Match:-Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Tetsuya Naito
  IWGP United States Championship No Di
  
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• Dean Ambrose Reportedly Dealing w/ Elbow Issue; Will Be Evaluated

  19-12-2017 16:30 via mandatory.com
  COLOGNE, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 11: Rusev competes in the ring against Dean Ambrose at the Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  PWInsider.com is reporting that the the injury angle that WWE ran with Dean Ambrose throughout his six-man tag match on RAW, as well as the subsequent beatdown backstage where his arm was thrown into an equipment case, was done as a way to write Ambrose off WWE TV due to a legiti
  
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• Rock’s ‘Jumanji’ Has Official Premiere (Video), Triple H Comments on Women’s Royal Rumble, How Old Is ‘Mean’ Gene?

  19-12-2017 16:29
  The Rock has released the above video, featuring footage from last night’s premiere of his new movie “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”:
  “Seven Bucks gives you an exclusive, inside look at our wild, full-on crazy premiere for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Feat. Dwayne “The Rock Johnson”, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas and our host, Kristian “Krit” Schmidt. Lots of hard work went into this movie and we can’t wait to share it
  
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• Update on Roman Reigns’ WWE Raw Return, Title Match on Raw Next Week, Debut on Tonight’s WWE 205 Live

  19-12-2017 16:24
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, IC Champion Roman Reigns did not appear, as he was not advertised for the event. Reigns is being advertised for next week’s Christmas edition of WWE Raw, and should be returning to TV then.
  Title Match on Raw Next Week
  Following Cedric Alexander’s big win over Drew Gulak last night, it has been confirmed that Alexander vs Enzo Amore for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship will take place on WWE Raw next week.
  Debut on Tonight’s WWE 205 Live
  Followi
  
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• Paige Gets Emotional Reflecting On Women’s Rumble (Video), How Old Is ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund Today?

  19-12-2017 16:15 via mandatory.com
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  Paige Gets Emotional Reflecting On Women’s Rumble
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  The “Matriarch” of the Women’s division reflects on how far things have come. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.com Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1i64OdTRelated: Paige’s New Stable Gets A Name; The Group Issues Their Mission Statement On WWE RAW (Video)
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• Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live Preview: Clash Of Champions Fallout, Huge Six Man Tag Match Announced, Live Coverage

  19-12-2017 15:46
  Tonight, this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown Live will air from The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey and will focus on the fallout from WWE Clash Of Champions.
  There will certainly be a focus on the growing tension between Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan throughout the show following the confusing ending to the WWE Clash Of Champions tag team match.
  So far two matches are announced for the show, with The Usos set to face Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin and a blockbuster six-man
  
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• Dean Ambrose Injury Legit?, John Cena Comments On WWE Raw Return, Former Impact Wrestling Star Backstage at Raw

  19-12-2017 15:16
  Last night’s injury angle to Dean Ambrose on WWE Raw was done intentionally according to a report by PWInsider.com, due to a legitimate elbow injury the Shield star is suffering.
  Ambrose is expected to travel to Birmingham, Alabama tomorrow to have the issue diagnosed, but it isn’t known at this point how serious the issue is.
  John Cena Comments On His WWE Raw Return
  WWE announced John Cena’s return to WWE Raw last night for next week’s Christmas Evening taping and h
  
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• WWE White Plains Live Event Results (12/18): WWE Clash Rematches, Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens and More (Photos)

  19-12-2017 14:45
  WWE White Plains Live Event Results
  12/18/17
  White Plains, NY
  Results Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  (1) The Usos def. New Day & Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin
  (2) Shinsuke Nakamura def. Sami Zayn
  (3) Aiden English & Rusev def. Zack Ryder and Sin Cara
  (4) The Bludgeon Brothers & The Colons def. The Ascension & Breezango
  (5) Randy Orton def. Kevin Owens
  (6)Charlotte Flair def. Natalya in a Lumberjack match
  (7)Dolph Ziggler def. Baron Corbin and Bobby Roode
  (8) AJ S
  
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• HHH & Hideo Itami Backstage at Raw (Photo), Paige & Sasha Talk Women’s Rumble, AJ Styles’ Clash Offense (Videos)

  19-12-2017 14:44
  WWE has posted a video on its Twitter account highlighting some ‘phenomenal’ offense from AJ Styles against Jinder Mahal at WWE Clash Of Champions.#WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg delivered some PHENOMENAL offense as he fought to defend his #WWEChampionship against @JinderMahal at #WWEClash of Champions! @SinghBrosWWE @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/ICCeWpoeAs
  — WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2017Triple H & Hideo Itami Backstage at Raw
  Triple H Tweeted the following backstage Raw photo, feat
  
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• Three WWE Talent Signings Expected to Take Place in January *Spoilers*

  19-12-2017 14:21
  According to a report by PWInsider.com, the word around the WWE Performance Center is that three new WWE Signings can be expected in the New Year.
  The signings are expected to make up the new class of WWE NXT and are expected to be officially announced in January.
  The first name is Ricochet, aka Prince Puma in Lucha Underground. Ricochet is one of the best wrestlers in the world and has been expected for some time, despite interest from Impact Wrestling.
  The other two names come as a package wit
  
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