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• Vince McMahon Files Five Trademarks For ‘XFL’, Ted DiBiase’s “The Price Of Fame” Getting Digital Release Tomorrow On Amazon Video

  21-12-2017 23:43 via mandatory.com
  The Price Of Fame
  Ted DiBiase’s documentary “The Price Of Fame” is being released on Amazon Video tomorrow. The documentary originally appeared in movie theatres as part of Fathom Events’ one night only releases back on November 7th.
  Ted DiBiase Comments On ‘The Price Is Fame’ Documentary, What He Hopes Fans Will Take From The FilmWe are just 2 days away from the United States digital release of #ThePriceOfFame exclusively on @Amazon Video. pic.twitter.com/UP
  
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• Vince McMahon Sells $105 Million Worth of WWE Stock to Fund New Company

  21-12-2017 23:40
  Chris Harrington is reporting via Twitter that according to Securities and Exchange Commission forms for WWE, Vince McMahon today sold 3.34 million shares of WWE stock to fund his new “Alpha Entertainment” LLC, which he intends to use to pursue projects outside of WWE.
  The SEC form reads as follows:
  On December 21, 2017, Vincent K. McMahon (“Mr. McMahon”), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), sold&nb
  
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• Vince McMahon Sells 3.34 Million Shares Of WWE Stock To Fund His Alpha Entertainment LLC Company

  21-12-2017 23:29 via mandatory.com
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  Source: Chris Harrington 
  According to a recent SEC filing, Vince McMahon has just sold 3.34 million shares of WWE stock (valued at about $105 million currently) to fund his new Alpha Entertainment LLC company.
  The filing stated:
  “On December 21, 2017, Vincent K. McMahon (“Mr. McMahon”), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), sold 3,340,000 shares of the Company&rsqu
  
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• WWE’s The Miz & Alicia Fox Joining This Year’s USO Holiday Tour, Impact Wrestling Stars Reveal Christmas Gifts That Got Away (Video)

  21-12-2017 23:12 via mandatory.com
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  USO Tour
  WWE.com posted the following, announcing WWE Superstars The Miz and Alicia Fox will be a part of this year’s USO Holiday Tour:
  Former Intercontinental Champion The Miz and former Divas Champion Alicia Fox will join actor Adam Devine, comedian Iliza Shlesinger and other celebrities on the USO Holiday Tour, led by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joe Dunford, to visit and spread holiday cheer to servicemembers deployed and stationed
  
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• The Miz & Alicia Fox Joining USO Holiday Tour, Impact Wrestling Stars Reveal Christmas Gifts That Got Away (Video)

  21-12-2017 23:12 via mandatory.com
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  USO Tour
  WWE.com posted the following, announcing WWE Superstars The Miz and Alicia Fox will be a part of this year’s USO Holiday Tour:
  Former Intercontinental Champion The Miz and former Divas Champion Alicia Fox will join actor Adam Devine, comedian Iliza Shlesinger and other celebrities on the USO Holiday Tour, led by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joe Dunford, to visit and spread holiday cheer to servicemembers deployed and stationed
  
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• Mexican Wrestler Snaps Leg In Half In Apron Spot Gone Wrong (Video), Meet Daniel Bryan At Springfield Thunderbirds Game

  21-12-2017 23:01 via mandatory.com
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  YES Movement
  Daniel Bryan posted the following video featuring details on how fans can win a chance to meet him at next week’s Springfield Thunderbirds hockey game in Massachusetts:Calling all members of the #YesMovement! Enter to win a chance to meet me at the @Springfieldthunderbirds game on December 29th! See you there! https://t.co/J6aVDEcFxz pic.twitter.com/Xm1d56bGTj
  — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) December 21, 2017Ouch!
  
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• Mexican Wrestler Snaps Leg In Half In Apron Spot Gone Wrong (Video), Meet Daniel Bryan At

  21-12-2017 23:01 via mandatory.com
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  YES Movement
  Daniel Bryan posted the following video featuring details on how fans can win a chance to meet him at next week’s Springfield Thunderbirds hockey game in Massachusetts:Calling all members of the #YesMovement! Enter to win a chance to meet me at the @Springfieldthunderbirds game on December 29th! See you there! https://t.co/J6aVDEcFxz pic.twitter.com/Xm1d56bGTj
  — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) December 21, 2017Ouch!
  
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• It’s ‘Happy Shoe-sev Day’ For Rusev (Video), Samoa Joe Featured In Fatal 4 Way On Ring Of Honor’s Latest Throwback Thursday (Full Match)

  21-12-2017 22:30 via mandatory.com
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  Happy Rusev Day
  It’s now widely known that everyday is Rusev Day, and now the Bulgarian Brute has the kicks to prove it. Designer Mache, who recently designed Undertaker themed cleats for Minnesota Vikings star Kyle Rudolph, posted a photo and video of the custom ‘Rusev Day’ sneakers, and Rusev also commented on the custom footwear:
  NFL Star Gets Custom Undertaker Cleats (Photos) EveryDayis RUSEVDAY.haha. These epic XIIIs were ma
  
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• Rumored Names For The WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2018

  21-12-2017 22:19 via mandatory.com
  According to wrestling news journalist Brad Shepard, the following names are being considered for this year’s WWE Hall Of Fame Class of 2018:
  Goldberg
  Bam Bam Bigelow
  Ivory
  Dudley Boyz
  Kid Rock (celebrity inductee)
  The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter touched on this report, noting they had only heard Goldberg and the Dudley Boyz names come up as possibilities for this year’s class. The Observer also noted that while Batista was in early talks as a possible Hall of Fame nominee,
  
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• Naomi Comments On Her Entry Into The Rumble, Brie & Daniel Take Birdie To Her First Tea Time, WWE Wishes Primo A Happy Birthday

  21-12-2017 21:33 via mandatory.com
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  Naomi Comments On Her Entry Into The Rumble
  Naomi has posted the following on Twitter:That's right🤗 I HAVE entered the first ever Women’s #RoyalRumble and I’m bringing the #GLOW all the way to @WrestleMania to win the #SDLive Women’s Championship…again! https://t.co/UQYHlSDnjY
  — Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) December 21, 2017Related: Naomi Comments On Wanting To Wrestle Beyonce
  Brie & Daniel Take Birdie To Her First Tea Time
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• The Latest On Batista Possibly Making A Full-Time Return To WWE, Talk Of A Hall Of Fame Induction

  21-12-2017 21:27
  As we noted back in November, former WWE Champion Dave “Batista” Bautista revealed in an interview on Jim Ross’ “Ross Report” podcast that he recently had talks with Vince McMahon about a possible return to WWE.
  Batista noted in the interview that he wants to come back to the company and work one final program with Triple H, and The Animal made it clear he does not want to return on a part-time basis, but rather he wants to work a full-time schedule. “I w
  
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• WWE Stars Thanks Fans For YouTube Milestone, Meet Daniel Bryan, Ellering Warns Undisputed Era, Singh Brothers

  21-12-2017 21:14
  WWE’s YouTube account has reached over 20 million subscribers, and the company released the video above thanking fans.
  “WWE’s official YouTube channel reached yet another major milestone Sunday night when it gained its 20 millionth subscriber, and to celebrate, your favorite Superstars say THANKS. Thank you to the entire WWE Universe.”
  Ellering Warns Undisputed Era
  Following last night’s edition of WWE NXT, during which SAnitY lost the NXT Tag Team Titles to The Und
  
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• Alberto El Patron Raising Money for Mexico, ‘Around the Ring’ w/Dan Lambert, Impact Stars On Xmas Gifts (Videos)

  21-12-2017 20:57
  Impact Wrestling has released the above and below videos:
  “Dan Lambert is the owner of American Top Team, an MMA Training Facility known for creating Champions. Lambert sat down recently with Josh Mathews to discuss MMA and Wrestling.”
  Impact Stars Talk Xmas Gifts
  “There is always one that got away and we will remember it forever. The Christmas gift we wanted that we just never got, Santa didn’t put it in his bag and we will remember that moment!”
  
  Alberto E
  
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• WWE Reveals Top 25 Matches of 2017, AJ Styles Takes Top Spot, Sting – WWE 2K18 Video, Beth Phoenix On Rumble Match

  21-12-2017 20:48
  WWE has released the video above, featuring Hall of Famer Sting recommending WWE 2K18 as a holiday gift idea this year.
  Beth Phoenix On Rumble Match
  WWE.com has released a new interview with Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, and below is what Phoenix had to say on the announcement of the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble match:
  “This isn’t something that occurred over a few years or even since I’ve been there. This has been a movement for  women for decades,”
  
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• WWE Releases Their Top 25 Matches Of 2017 List, Superstars Celebrate 20 Million YouTube Subscribers

  21-12-2017 20:34 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Releases Their Top 25 Matches Of 2017 List
  WWE.com has released a new article looking at their picks for WWE’s top twenty-five matches of 2017.
  Here are the top five:
   AJ Styles vs. John Cena — WWE Championship Match (Royal Rumble)Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman — Fatal 4-Way Universal Championship Match (SummerSlam)
  Tyler Bate vs. Pete Dunne — WWE United Kingdom Championship Match (NXT TakeOve
  
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• 1st Hour Of RAW On Christmas To Air Commercial-Free, Zack Ryder Shares Bro-mazing Christmas Photo

  21-12-2017 19:48 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images)
  1st Hour Of RAW On Christmas To Air Commercial-Free
  WWE.com has a new article up featuring the following announcement:
  Celebrate the holidays with WWE as USA Network airs the first hour of both Monday Night Raw and SmackDown LIVE commercial-free this Monday, Dec. 25, at 8/7 C and Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 8/7 C. This also marks the first time that USA Network will air Raw live on Christmas.
  You can read WWE’s full release with
  
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• ‘Superstar’ Bill Dundee Talks Being Fired By Eric Bischoff, Managing William Regal, Booking For Bill Watts and More

  21-12-2017 19:32
  Episode 12 of “The Matt Riviera Show” hosted by 3x NWA World Tag Team Champion & Reality TV star, “The LVR Boy” Matt Riviera, is now available exclusively on YouTube.
  Matt’s guest this week is legendary wrestler & booker, “Superstar” Bill Dundee.
  In the above clip, Matt & Bill discuss the long standing rumors about the relationship between Dark Journey & Bill Watts being the reason that Watts sold the UWF to Jim Crockett.
  Other topics inc
  
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• One Hour of WWE Raw & Smackdown Airing Commercial Free Next Week, More Big Names at Raw 25th Anniversary

  21-12-2017 19:25
  WWE has issued the following press release:MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM USA NETWORK AND WWE® 
  STAMFORD, Conn., December 21, 2017 – Celebrate the holidays with WWE as USA Network airs the first hour of both Monday Night Raw® and SmackDown Live® commercial-free this Monday, December 25 at 8/7c and Tuesday, December 26 at 8/7c. This also marks the first time that USA Network will air Raw live on Christmas.
  Raw and SmackDown Live are t
  
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• Beth Phoenix Reacts To 1st Ever Women’s Rumble Announcement, Her & Chyna’s Rumble Appearances, Advice To Women Competing, More

  21-12-2017 19:22 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com has released a new interview with WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix.
  We have included some highlights below. You can read the full article by clicking HERE
  Related:
  On Stephanie McMahon announcing the first-ever WWE women’s Royal Rumble match:
  “This isn’t something that occurred over a few years or even since I’ve been there. This has been a movement for  women for decades,” The Glamazon told WWE.com. “The Royal R
  
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• Update on Randy Orton’s WWE Status and 2018 Schedule, Cena Hypes “Ferdinand”, News On Movie’s Box Office Performance

  21-12-2017 19:07
  As we noted earlier this week, Randy Orton’s WrestleMania 34 status has been in question, considering he will be working a much lighter schedule in 2018.
  As of now, Orton is not being advertised for any WWE events between February 6th and April 9th. Considering WrestleMania 34 takes place on April 8th, it’s unknown at this time whether or not The Viper will be working the big PPV.
  In addition to the above, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports Orton is not being advertised for th
  
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• Jinder Mahal Reveals Injury He’s Been Working Through, Daniel Bryan Comments On WWE & His Concussions

  21-12-2017 19:03 via mandatory.com
  BARCELONA, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 04: Jinder Mahal (L) and Charlotte Flair (R) attend a press conference for ‘WWE’ at the Hotel Four Points on November 4, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Robert Marquardt/Getty Images)
  Jinder Mahal Reveals Injury He’s Been Working Through
  Jinder Mahal was featured in a recent video on ATHLEN-X’s YouTube channel.
  In the video Jinder reveals that he tore his labrum (shoulder muscle) 2-3 months ago while pulling the top rope in a mat
  
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• Josh Mathews Hypes Impact, Darby Allin vs Sammy Guevara Added to ‘MLW Zero Hour’, Latest ‘Being the Elite’ (Video)

  21-12-2017 18:50
  Above is the latest, Christmas edition, of “Being the Elite”.
  “The gang finishes their U.K. tour & then have trouble making it to Japan. Hangman finally confronts them.”
  Darby Allin vs Sammy Guevara Added to ‘MLW Zero Hour’
  MLW has issued the following:
  DARBY ALLIN VS. SAMMY GUEVARA ADDED TO STACKED MLW JANUARY 11TH CARD IN ORLANDO
  ORLANDO – In what is turning out to be one of the most stacked cards in the history of MLW, Darby Allin vs. Sammy G
  
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• How Long Will Noam Dar Be Out Of Action?, WWE Tests Out Virtual Reality Filming, Most Watched Network Shows

  21-12-2017 18:35
  It appears as if WWE plans to debut virtual reality content, as the company had two robot cameras in use during Clash of Champions this past Sunday night, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  Read Also: Jinder Mahal Injured Heading Into WWE Clash of Champions Match?
  How Long Will Noam Dar Be Out Of Action
  As noted, WWE Cruiserweight Noam Dar is currently out of action with an injury. Dar had surgery earlier this week to repair a torn meniscus, and he will be sidelined for a repor
  
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• Braun Strowman Is The Elf Among Men: A WWE Christmas Movie Parody

  21-12-2017 18:21 via mandatory.com
  WWE has just released the above video on-line:
  Braun Strowman stars as the one elf you don’t want to call a “cotton-headed ninny-muggins” in this hilarious parody of the Christmas classic. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.com
  Related: Braun Strowman Slams Kane Through The Ring On RAW (Photos / Video)Braun StrowmanCOLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 07: WWE Braun Stowman attends Arnold Sports Festival 2015 - Day 3 on March 7, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo
  
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• News On Brock Lesnar’s Schedule Heading Into ‘Mania, Braun Strowman Stars in ‘Elf’ Parody (Video), Update On Paige Movie

  21-12-2017 18:14
  WWE has released the above video:
  “Braun Strowman stars as the one elf you don’t want to call a “cotton-headed ninny-muggins” in this hilarious parody of the Christmas classic”.
  News On Brock Lesnar’s Schedule Heading Into ‘Mania
  As noted, WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will be defending his Title against Braun Strowman and Kane in a Triple Threat match at WWE Royal Rumble next month. The plan is for Lesnar to hold the title until WrestleMania 34, a
  
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• Batista-WWE Updates: Is He Serious About Another WWE Run?, How Long Would It Be?, Would He Work House Shows?, 2018 WWE HOF Class?, More

  21-12-2017 18:06 via mandatory.com
  ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 15: (L-R) Actors Pom Klementieff, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Dave Bautista, director Joe Russo, and actor Josh Brolin of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR took part today in the Walt Disney Studios live action presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR will be released in U.S. theaters on May 4, 2018. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
  Dave Meltzer addresses a possible return to WWE by Batista in the latest ed
  
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• Production Finishes On ‘Fighting With My Family’, Action Figure Showdown: Shawn Michaels v Randy Savage

  21-12-2017 17:43 via mandatory.com
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  Production Finishes On ‘Fighting w/ My Family’
  Director Stephen Merchant has posted the following on Instagram noting that production has finished for the upcoming WWE Studios & Seven Buck Production’s “Fighting With My Family”.
  The film is based on a documentary about Paige’s family that is under the same name: Well, that’s done then. Thanks to cast, crew and everyone who helped make FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY. It’
  
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• Update on Possible 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Names, Dunne Impersonates Regal, DX vs nWo Action Figure Battle (Video)

  21-12-2017 17:33
  As noted, journalist Brad Shepard reported earlier this week that several names are being rumored for the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame class. The names include Goldberg, The Dudley Boyz, Ivory, Bam Bam Bigelow and Kid Rock.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there is no word on the other names mentioned above, but Goldberg and The Dudley Boyz have been discussed for next year’s Hall of Fame class. If Goldberg is indeed inducted, he will most likely headline the class.
  Dunne Impe
  
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• Sam Roberts Chats w/ Sean Waltman About The Best Wrestler In WWE, The Internet’s Misconceptions Of WWE, Advice Jim Ross Gave Him, More

  21-12-2017 17:25 via mandatory.com
  Radio Personality Sam Roberts is the Special Guest on the latest episode of Sean Waltman’s X-Pac12360.
  We have included some highlights from Sam’s appearance below (credit to X-Pac12360 for the transcription).
  Download the podcast version on iTunes HERE
  Related: Sean Waltman’s Official Chicago Royal Rumble Party Announced; VIP Kick-Off Party w/ Podcast Recording
  Sam Roberts Talks About AJ Styles Being In the WWE:To me AJ Styles is the best wrestler in the world right now&
  
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• Backstage News On When Dean Ambrose Might Have Suffered His Current Injury

  21-12-2017 17:09
  As noted, WWE Raw star and Shield member Dean Ambrose recently underwent surgery for a torn triceps tendon, and his return timetable has yet to be announced.
  Dave Meltzer noted on this morning’s edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that the injury was initially believed to be an elbow injury, but after evaluation, it was revealed to be a torn triceps tendon.
  Read Also: Who Is Replacing Ambrose on WWE Live Events Following Surgery?
  Meltzer also noted on the latest issue of The Wrestling Obse
  
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• The Latest On How Many Women Will Be In The Rumble, Watch Pete Dunne v Tyler Bate II, Pete Dunne Does His Best William Regal Impression

  21-12-2017 17:03 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)
  The Latest On How Many Women Will Be In The Rumble
  PWInsider.com is reporting that the original pitch for the WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match took place in November and was for 15 women.
  They note that considering the reaction from so many WWE women from the p
  
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• Updated Card for WWE MSG Return, Debuts Taking Place, Big Update on ‘Broken Matt Hardy’ & Other Trademarks

  21-12-2017 17:00
  As noted, WWE will be returning to Madison Square Garden in New York City the night after Christmas, and below is the updated WWE MSG event card:
  WWE Intercontinental Championship Match:-Roman Reigns vs. John Cena
  WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Match:-The Bar vs. Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan
  -Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe
  -Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt
  -Kane vs. Braun Strowman
  -Absolution vs. Bayley & Mickie James & Sasha Banks
  -Also appearing are WWE Raw Women’s champion Alexa Bliss, Asu
  
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• What Caused Dean Ambrose’s Elbow Injury?, Maryse Reluctantly Eats Meat To Win A Bet w/ The Miz (Video)

  21-12-2017 16:48 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns celebrate their victory at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  What Caused Dean Ambrose’s Elbow Injury?
  Dave Meltzer addresses Dean Ambrose’s elbow injury in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  He says that Ambrose’s elbow injury may date back to the WWE TLC PPV on October 22nd when he took a bump on a tab
  
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• Daniel Bryan On WWE Not Clearing Him, Misleading WWE in the Past, His Pro Wrestling ‘Obsession’ & Concussion Status

  21-12-2017 16:36
  WWE Smackdown General Manager Daniel Bryan appeared on Hot 97 FM in New York City on Tuesday morning, and below are some highlights from the interview, which you can watch in full in the video player above.
  -Bryan says that as of now, WWE doctors still will not clear him to wrestle, and the reason given is because the company feels he has suffered too many concussions.
  -On concussions, Bryan revealed he has been working with an institute based in Phoenix and has learned a lot about concussi
  
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• Jinder Mahal Injured Heading Into WWE Clash Match?, Jim Cornette On Jericho vs Omega, Total Diavs On Hiatus (Videos)

  21-12-2017 16:21
  As seen in the promo video above, Total Divas is on hiatus until January 3rd, when the show will return with two episodes focusing on SummerSlam in New York City.
  Jinder Mahal Injured Heading Into WWE Clash Match?
  The following video has been released, and it features Jinder Mahal training and doing a workout assessment with Athlean-X, and a synopsis of the video has been released below.
  It’s interesting to note that the synopsis for the video reveals Mahal has been dealing with a shoulder
  
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• Two More Big Names Added To RAW 25th, Shayna Baszler Officially Set To Debut In NXT, Primo Colon’s Birthday

  21-12-2017 16:19 via mandatory.com
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  Two More Big Names Added To RAW 25th
  WWE.com is now officially advertising John Cena and Brock Lesnar for the RAW 25th special on January 22nd.
  They join Diesel, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker as other big names appearing on the show.
  Related: The New Day Pay Homage to Shawn Michaels (Photo)
  Shayna Baszler Officially Set To Debut In NXT
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Mixed martial arts pioneer Shayna Baszler is
  
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• Impact Wrestling To Show ‘Best Of 2017,’ Another Name Added To PCW’s Road To Glory, Tyler Bate On Pete Dunne Feud

  21-12-2017 15:53
  Impact Wrestling is set to air a ‘best of 2017’ show tonight on Pop, reflecting on the greatest moments of 2017 on Impact. Above is a video preview for the episode.
  PCW Add Another Name To Road For Glory Show
  Preston Championship Wrestling has today announced another name for its 2018 ‘Road For Glory’Show with UK independent star, Rampage Brown being the third man announced.So far, top independent wrestler, Zack Sabre Jr has been confirmed as well as WWE Superstar, A
  
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• Mauro Ranallo’s Mom Rushed To Hospital, Chris Jericho T-Shirt Becomes Top Seller, Takes Shot At Kenny Omega

  21-12-2017 15:25
  NXT commentator, Mauro Ranallo has announced some sad news on Twitter, letting fans know that he is going through a tough time as he has had to rush his mom to the hospital, just two hours after getting home.
  Ranallo has thanked fans for all their support, which he needs as much of as possible right now.I was really looking forward to coming home & celebrating the greatest year of my career with my family. Unfortunately,less than 2 hours after being back, I had to call an ambulance to rush m
  
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• Chris Jericho On Fans Critical of WWE Part-Timers, If He Will Work More For New Japan, Says Omega Match Will Be ‘Violent’

  21-12-2017 15:08
  As noted, Chris Jericho recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights.
  On fans criticizing part-timers like The Rock and Brock Lesnar in WWE:
  “That’s like when people bi— and complain when Brock Lesnar and The Rock wrestle at WrestleMania, saying, ‘These part-timers come to steal our spots,’” said Jericho. “Part-timers, full-timers, single-timers, whatever the f— you want to
  
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• More On Dean Ambrose Surgery, Enzo Drops Some Bars On NYC Radio, Finn Balor Singing In Christmas Show (Videos)

  21-12-2017 14:45
  As noted, Shield member Dean Ambrose underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a torn triceps tendon, and WWE has released the above video featuring Cathy Kelley providing more details, including comments from a WWE doctor, on Ambrose’s injury.
  As we previously reported, Ambrose’s injury is indeed legitimate, and the injury angle done on Raw this week with Samoa Joe was to write him off TV so he could have the injury evaluated. It was determined after Raw that he would need su
  
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• Big Update On Will Ospreay’s Ring of Honor Future, Rumored Location For ‘All In’ Show, Matt Jackson Reflects On Tweet

  21-12-2017 14:45
  According to a report on PWInsider.com, Ring Of Honor and Will Ospreay might not be extending their exclusive deal when the current one runs out.
  It has been noted that the independent star has been taking bookings for WWE WrestleMania weekend away from ROH, which could be a sign that Ospreay will be taking independent bookings again after the deal is finished.
  This does not mean that Ospreay will be leaving the company though, as there have been many examples of wrestlers working for ROH after
  
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• Ember Moon to Defend NXT Title Against Absolution Member, ESPN On Most Underutilized WWE Stars in 2017

  21-12-2017 14:31
  Several ESPN writers have compiled a new article listing talents who they feel have been the most underutilized talents in WWE in 2017, and the list includes names like Dolph Ziggler, Finn Balor, Rusev, The WWE Universal Title and more. Below are reasons why two particular staffers chose Samoa Joe and The Cruiserweight Division as a whole:
  Samoa Joe
  After a strong two-year run in NXT, where he was champion twice, Samoa Joe has had difficulty making an impact on the main roster. Since his debut o
  
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• Two Major Names Announced For WWE Raw’s 25th Anniversary, Rusev Custom Made Shoes, WWE Hiring

  21-12-2017 14:15
  Both John Cena and Brock Lesnar are now being advertised for WWE Raw’s upcoming 25th-anniversary show which will take place in New York City on 1/22/2018.
  This show will also work as the go-home show for WWE Royal Rumble so it is expected to be a blockbuster edition of WWE Raw. It will simulcast live from two separate arenas in New York City – The Manhattan Center in Manhattan, and The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
  Other legends currently being advertised for the show are; The Underta
  
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• 12/21 PW Morning Report: Dean Ambrose Out of Surgery, Top Star Leaves Impact, Morning Show Returns & More

  21-12-2017 14:00
  Welcome to another edition of the PW Morning Report right here on ProWrestling.com. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for the work day, while we get you caught up on all the latest news and stories from within the world of professional wrestling.
  Mike Killam returns to host another edition of the PW Morning Show, which you can check out above. You can also find us on iTunes and through the iOS app by searching “ProWrestling.com” or “PW Morning Show”. We’re happy t
  
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• Learning From the “YES Movement” in 2018; Why Ronda Rousey Should NOT Win the Royal Rumble

  21-12-2017 12:50
  Let me tell you a story.
  It’s 2014. People everywhere are still shaking off their New Year’s hangovers when the news breaks: former World Heavyweight Champion Dave “The Animal” Bautista is coming home to WWE.
  The announcement was generally well-received among fans, as Big Dave was starting to gain traction in Hollywood and most people remembered him fondly as one of the cornerstone stars of WWE Smackdown. He even got a somewhat generous reaction upon returning to Monday N
  
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• Hot Takes and Hot Tags: Why Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon’s Feud Will Not Culminate in a One-on-One Match

  21-12-2017 08:11
  Daniel Bryan announced last Tuesday on SmackDown that he would serve as a second referee for the tag team match of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn versus Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton. Citing concerns about original guest referee Shane McMahon’s impartiality, Bryan added himself in to assure KO and Zayn that they would not be screwed out of a win or unfairly fired from WWE. This announcement also added more tension between the SmackDown general manager and commissioner over the latter’
  
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• Former XFL Announcer On His XFL Experience, Reaction to the League Folding, Could An XFL Return Work Today?

  21-12-2017 05:49
  As noted, Neo Sports Insiders’ Brad Shephard broke the news earlier this week that the return of Vince McMahon’s short-lived XFL is rumored, and the news went viral almost immediately.
  Shephard subsequently had the opportunity to interview former XFL New York/New Jersey Hitmen announcer Peter Schwartz, and below are some interview highlights.
  B: What was it like working as an announcer for the XFL?
  P: “It was a lot of fun, to be honest with you. I was still an employe
  
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• NXT Fatal Four Way Set, Maryse Eats Meat, Brie Talks WWE Comeback, Gail Kim On ‘Bittersweet’ Retirement (Videos)

  21-12-2017 05:39
  As seen on WWE NXT tonight, Lars Sullivan defeated Roderick Strong to qualify for the Fatal Four Way match taking place on next week’s WWE NXT.
  The Fatal Four Way match is now set following tonight and will feature Lars Sullivan vs Johnny Gargano vs Aleister Black vs Killian Dain. The winner of the Fatal Four Way match will go on to challenge Andrade “Cien” Almas for the WWE NXT Title at NXT Takeover Philly the night before WWE Royal Rumble.
  Total Divas Highlights
  Above and bel
  
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• WATCH: Latest Vignette For Shayna Baszler’s NXT Debut, Pete Dunne Defends WWE UK Title, New Champions Crowned

  21-12-2017 04:34
  WWE has been running mysterious vignettes for a new star coming soon to the NXT brand, and as we reported last week plans are for the newcomer to be none other than Shayna Baszler. The women’s MMA pioneer made it to the finals of the inaugural Mae Young Classic earlier this year, and is expected to make her long-awaited debut on next week’s episode of NXT.
  Check out the latest video above.
  This Week’s WWE NXT Videos
  There were two huge championship matches on this week’s
  
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• John Cena on Learning Mandarin & Finding Time to Study, Raw Star Replacing Dean Ambrose at Upcoming Events

  21-12-2017 03:57
  Cena Speaks on Learning Mandarin
  John Cena recently spoke with Singapore-based publication The Straits Times to promote his brand new animated movie, Ferdinand. During the interview the 16-time world champion got a chance to talk about learning Mandarin, which he has been studying for the last five years.
  According to the article, Cena began learning Mandarin because the WWE was trying to gain a foothold in China despite a signicant cultural barrier, and nobody else in the country spoke the lang
  
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