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• Charlotte Flair Says The Women’s Revolution Is ‘Complete’, Talks Ric’s 30 For 30 Special, The Bond Of The WWE Four Horsewomen

  26-12-2017 23:49 via mandatory.com
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  Charlotte Flair recently spoke with NewsHub NZ; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Charlotte comments on the rumors of Ronda Rousey appearing at Wrestlemania, who she might face after the Women’s Royal Rumble: 
  “Charlotte Flair v Ronda Rousey will create a special Wrestlemania moment, but in saying that another great moment would be my best friend Becky Lynch winning the Royal Rumble and facing me for the title – so many possibilities
  
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• AJ Lee Delivers Mental Health Conference Keynote Speech (Video), Kevin Hart Receives Box Office Championship From Fandango

  26-12-2017 23:36 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For WWE)
  Crazy Is My Superpower
  The following video features former WWE star AJ Lee delivering a keynote speech at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI NJ) that took place earlier this month in Monroe Township, New Jersey:AJ Lee’s “Crazy Is My Superpower” Being Developed For TV
  Box Office Champ
  Wildcat Belts posted the following video of Kevin Hart receiving the ‘Box Office Championship’ from Fandango (the movie website,
  
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• AJ Lee Delivers Mental Health Conference Keynote Speech, Kevin Hart Receives Box Office Championship & Sick Burn From The Rock

  26-12-2017 23:36 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For WWE)
  Crazy Is My Superpower
  The following video features former WWE star AJ Lee delivering a keynote speech at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI NJ) that took place earlier this month in Monroe Township, New Jersey:AJ Lee’s “Crazy Is My Superpower” Being Developed For TV
  Box Office Champ
  Wildcat Belts posted the following video of Kevin Hart receiving the ‘Box Office Championship’ from Fandango (the movie website,
  
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• Sami Zayn Matches Christmas Day Donations to Syria Campaign, Seth Rollins Comments on Winning Tag Team Gold

  26-12-2017 23:21
  WWE Superstar Sami Zayn announced via Twitter that fans raised more than $5,000 on Christmas Day alone for his campaign “Sami For Syria”. The former NXT Champion has pledged to personally match donations with $5,000 of his own money, all of which will go to the SAMS Foundation which earlier this year opened a mobile medical clinic in the war-torn country because of money raised by Sami Zayn.You guys did it! You raised 5k over the course of Christmas Day for #SamiForSyria, which I wil
  
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• Alberto El Patron On Preferring To Play A Heel, Why He Chose To Forfeit The Impact World Title, Thoughts Of A Farewell Tour

  26-12-2017 23:11 via mandatory.com
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  Alberto El Patron recently spoke with Jay Reddick for the Orlando Sentinel; you can read a few highlights below:
  Alberto comments on why he decided to drop the Impact Wrestling World Championship when he was suspended last summer: 
  “When there was a talent meeting about what to do about the title, I raised my hand and said I should give it up. I used to work in a place where main eventers were difficult to work with, and I didn’t wa
  
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• WWE Fastlane Main Event Already Being Advertised By Host Venue? *Possible Spoiler*

  26-12-2017 23:00 via mandatory.com
  According to an advertisement on the website for the Nationwide Arena, host of February’s WWE Fastlane pay-per-view, the following match is penciled in as the main event for the upcoming event:
  WWE Championship (Fatal Five Way) AJ Styles (c) vs Randy Orton vs Shinsuke Nakamura vs Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn
  Additionally, the following names are being advertised for the event (although they aren’t as spoiler-ish):
  Charlotte Flair, Bobby Roode, Jinder Mahal, Baron Corbin, The New Da
  
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• Kane Says Braun Strowman Has A Bright Future, How Being A Wrestler Doesn’t Hurt His Political Career, Making The Most Of His Opportunities

  26-12-2017 22:52 via mandatory.com
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  Kane recently spoke with the New York Post; you can read a few highlights below:
  Kane comments on how WWE has done with Braun Strowman: 
  “The company has done a tremendous job with him, you know positioning him where he needs to be and he gets it and that can be a rarity often. I think he has a really bright future ahead of him. I think he is going to be a guy that going forth for many years is going to be at top or near the t
  
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• This Week’s WWE RAW Social Media Score, Preview For Impact Wrestling ‘The Best Of 2017’ Part 2 (Video)

  26-12-2017 22:29 via mandatory.com
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  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 386,000 interactions on Facebook, which is a slight decrease from 387,000 interactions last week. Additionally, this week’s show brought in 159,000 interactions on Twitter, which is down from 215,000 interactions last week.
  Overall, this week’s show, which aired live for the first time on Christmas Day, had 545,000 total interactions, which is down from 601,000 total interactions last week.
  Despite
  
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• Gargano Surprises Family w/ Unreleased Action Figure, Brie Reveals Dream WWE MMC Match (Videos)

  26-12-2017 20:36 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Johnny Gargano battles Joey Ryan
  Gargano Surprises Family w/ Unreleased Action Figure
  Johnny Gargano has shared the following on Twitter noting he surprised his family with his first ever WWE action figure which has yet to be released:My parents surprised me with a lot of @WWE action figures for Christmas as a child.
  This year I got to surprise THEM with a @WWE action figure.. of their son. My first official figure before it hits stores..
  Thank you for this momen
  
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• Brock Lesnar Set to Defend the WWE Universal Title Before Royal Rumble

  26-12-2017 20:19
  One night before next month’s WWE Royal Rumble PPV, Brock Lesnar is being advertised to defend the WWE Universal Title against Kane at the WWE Live Event taking place in Baltimore, MD. As noted, Lesnar will defend the Title in a Triple Threat match against Kane and Braun Strowman at WWE Royal Rumble.
  Read Also: Lesnar’s Next WWE Raw Appearance Revealed
  The official website of The Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore is advertising the following for January 27th event:
  WWE Live returns
  
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• WZ Forum Files #6: What Was Your 2017 Pro Wrestling Christmas Wish?

  26-12-2017 20:16 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:What is your wrestling Christmas wish?
  Simple question th
  
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• Matt Hardy On The Great War & Wyatt ‘Deletion’, Roman Reigns Reacts to Fine, AJ Styles Decimates Xbox Controller (Videos)

  26-12-2017 20:15
  UpUpDownDown has released the above video:
  “Ho ho ho! Santa Claus a.k.a. Austin Creed has deemed AJ STYLES to be a VERY good boy this year, worthy of six WONDERFUL gifts… to SMASH INTO THE FLOOR! Today, AJ Styles gets his hands on the Original Xbox Controller!”
  Matt Hardy On The Great War and Wyatt ‘Deletion’
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, Woken Matt Hardy surprise attacked Bray Wyatt, and Hardy Tweeted the following furthering his desire to delete Wyatt in his Gre
  
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• Roman Reigns Comments On His $5k WWE Fine, Mr. McMahon Gets Stunned By ‘Stone Cold’ Santa Claus (Video)

  26-12-2017 19:56 via mandatory.com
  Roman Reigns Comments On His $5k WWE Fine
  Roman Reigns has posted the following on Twitter commenting on his $5,000 fine from WWE for pushing a referee on RAW last night:Worth every penny.No time to worry…
  Tonight I’m in NYC at #WWEMSG #WitnessMe https://t.co/sfdiCpsV5u
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) December 26, 2017Related: WWE Announces Roman Reigns Fined $5000 For Pushing Referee On RAW
  Mr. McMahon Gets Stunned By ‘Stone Cold’ Santa Claus
  WWE has releas
  
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• Lesnar v Kane Taking Place Before The Rumble, Mustafa Ali’s Daughter Attends First RAW, Exclusive Look At The Rock’s Walk Of Fame Ceremony

  26-12-2017 19:44 via mandatory.com
  Kane, taking two top stars down during the WWE Raw event at Rose Garden arena in Portland, Ore., Monday February 27th, 2012.
  Lesnar v Kane Taking Place Before The Rumble
  The Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore is advertising that Brock Lesnar will defend the WWE Universal Championship against Kane at their WWE Live event the night before the Royal Rumble.
  Related: The Latest Regarding Brock Lesnar’s WWE & UFC Future
  Mustafa Ali’s Daughter Attends First RAW
  Chicago native, and for
  
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• Brian Kendrick Reportedly Sent To Hospital Following GTS On RAW

  26-12-2017 19:33 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting that Brian Kendrick was sent to the hospital last night following the GTS he received from Hideo Itami.
  Kendrick was checked for a potential injury but there is no word yet on the diagnosis.
  Related: Brian Kendrick on What Has Been Lost in Wrestling Today, the Change of the Current Product, Competing Against Daniel Bryan and More
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• WWE Star Reportedly Taken to the Hospital Following Stiff Shot on Raw (Updated)

  26-12-2017 19:27
  As seen on Raw last night, WWE star Hideo Itami picked up his first singles win on the Red Brand after he defeated The Brian Kendrick via pin fall.
  The end of the match saw Itami hit Kendrick with a very stiff looking Go To Sleep, and Kendrick appeared to be legitimately injured following the finishing move.
  PWInsider.com is reporting Brian Kendrick was taken to the hospital following the match to be evaluated for a possible injury, however his diagnosis has yet to be revealed. We will keep you
  
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• WWE Star Reportedly Taken to the Hospital Following Stiff Shot on Raw (Update From Correspondent)

  26-12-2017 19:27
  As seen on Raw last night, WWE star Hideo Itami picked up his first singles win on the Red Brand after he defeated The Brian Kendrick via pin fall.
  The end of the match saw Itami hit Kendrick with a very stiff looking Go To Sleep, and Kendrick appeared to be legitimately injured following the finishing move.
  PWInsider.com is reporting Brian Kendrick was taken to the hospital following the match to be evaluated for a possible injury, however his diagnosis has yet to be revealed. We will keep you
  
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• WWE Star Reportedly Taken to the Hospital Following Stiff Shot on Raw

  26-12-2017 19:27
  As seen on Raw last night, WWE star Hideo Itami picked up his first singles win on the Red Brand after he defeated The Brian Kendrick via pin fall.
  The end of the match saw Itami hit Kendrick with a very stiff looking Go To Sleep, and Kendrick appeared to be legitimately injured following the finishing move.
  PWInsider.com is reporting Brian Kendrick was taken to the hospital following the match to be evaluated for a possible injury, however his diagnosis has yet to be revealed. We will keep you
  
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• WWE Announces Roman Reigns Fined $5000 For Pushing Referee On RAW

  26-12-2017 19:07 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com has released the following:
  Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns has been fined $5,000 for shoving referee John Cone during his title defense against Samoa Joe on Raw last night, WWE.com can confirm.
  The incident occurred after Reigns backed Joe into the corner of the ring and continued to attack him past the official’s count. When Cone attempted to intercede, Reigns shoved him aside to continue his attack. The
  
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• The Miz Spends Christmas w/ Troops In Afghanistan, Christmas Eve Stocking Stuffing w/ The Danielsons

  26-12-2017 18:56 via mandatory.com
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  The Miz Spends Christmas w/ Troops In Afghanistan
  The Miz has shared the following on Twitter noting that he spent Christmas weekend with the troops in Afghanistan:Day 1 on @theuso holiday tour w/ @thejointstaff @ADAMDEVINE @iliza @chefirvine @gailkimitsme @florent.groberg @thefoxxyone #USOTour2017Usually when I sweep a room it’s w/ a broom but today I did it w/ a M4.Our military are bad ass’s.I can’t thank them enough. pic.twitter.com/7hd7R
  
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• Matt Hardy Taking Great War To Madison Square Garden, Road Warriors v Sting & Dusty Rhodes

  26-12-2017 18:31 via mandatory.com
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  Matt Hardy Taking Great War To Madison Square Garden
  Matt Hardy has posted the following on Twitter ahead of tonight’s WWE Live event at Madison Square Garden:The #GreatWar shall be fought within the ICONIC Garden of Madison Square tonight…
  …in the most #WOKEN city on the planet, The York of New.
  STUPENDOUS! pic.twitter.com/lVBC4EFfio
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) December 26, 2017Related: Update On ‘Br
  
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• Johnny Impact On Marrying Taya Valkyrie, Impact Wrestling Possibly Doing Live Events, Eli Drake’s Past Criticism Of Him

  26-12-2017 18:30
  Impact Wrestling star Johnny Impact recently spoke with Interactive Wrestling Radio, and the following interview highlights have been issued. You can listen to the entire interview above.
  On working with Impact Wrestling for the past 6 months:
  “Surprised! I don’t know what I expected. (laughs) Some people have negative opinions of Impact for some reason. I’ve noticed that before I even went there. When I went there, a lot of the people… Bobby Lashley, Chris Masters (Adon
  
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• WWE Announces ‘Best of 2017’ NXT Special, WWE Star’s Daughter Attends First Raw, Sheamus Takes Xmas Dip (Video)

  26-12-2017 18:24
  Above is the latest edition of WWE Raw star Sheamus’ ‘Celtic Warrior Workouts’:
  “WWE Superstar Sheamus aka The Celtic Warrior here… Traditional Christmas Day Dip in a freezing lake in Nashville Tennessee as a tribute to the Forty Foot Christmas Day Dip back in Dublin Ireland 2017. Sure wakes you up… Happy Christmas Fella!Brave Change.”
  Read Also: Cesaro Blames Kurt Angle’s ‘Nepotism’ For Raw Tag Team Title Loss
  WWE Announces ‘Be
  
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• Curt Hawkins Reacts To His 0-149 Record, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Last Night’s RAW (Video), Nia Jax Reflects On Near Enzo Kiss

  26-12-2017 18:21 via mandatory.com
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  Curt Hawkins Reacts To His 0-149 Record
  WWE has posted the following on Instagram featuring Curt Hawkins: 0-149. Merry Christmas, @thecurthawkins! #WWE #Raw
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Dec 25, 2017 at 6:32pm PSTWWE’s Top 10 Moments From Last Night’s RAW
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  WWE Top takes you back to this week’s Monday Night Raw to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments. Get your first mo
  
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• Smackdown Live Preview: Will Anyone Step Up To AJ Styles?, Are Bryan & Shane On The Same Page?, What Will Happen To The US Title?, More

  26-12-2017 18:08 via mandatory.com
  Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL.
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
  Will anyone step up to challenge AJ Styles?
  Are Shane McMahon & Daniel Bryan on the same page?
  What will happen to the United States Championship?
  Will anyone else declare for the Royal Rumble Matches?
  Be sure to join WZ tonight at 8pm EST for live coverage of the show! Don’t forget to u
  
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• Paige Takes Shot at Asuka in the Rumble, WWE Raw Top 10 Video, New Article Looks at The Rock’s Charm In Subpar Movies

  26-12-2017 17:52
  Above is this week’s WWE Raw top 10 video.
  Paige Takes Shot at Asuka
  After Asuka made the claim last week that the Women’s Royal Rumble match is not ready for, then she declared herself as an official entrant in the match, fellow Raw star Paige Tweeted the following:Relax there @WWEAsuka you aren’t ready for the #RoyalRumble or me..
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) December 26, 2017New Article Looks at The Rock’s Charm In Subpar Movies
  The Hollywood Reporter has published a
  
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• Jonathan Coachman On Whether Vince Will Relaunch The XFL In 2018, Reveals Vince’s 2nd Possibility, More

  26-12-2017 17:43 via mandatory.com
  TMZ Sports has released the above video interview on-line with Jonathan Coachman.
  We have transcribed Coachman’s comments below. You can view his entire interview in the embedded player at the top of this post.
  (Note: If you use our transcription elsewhere please credit WrestleZone)
  Related: Jonathan Coachman On Getting Back Into Wrestling, Working With Vince McMahon, The Rock & More
  On if he thinks Vince McMahon will bring the XFL back in 2018:
  JC: I’m going to have to say
  
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• Jordan & Rollins Tag Title Statistics, Roman Reigns ‘Fined’ Following Raw Actions, Cesaro Blames ‘Nepotism’ For Loss

  26-12-2017 17:27
  Both Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins made history last night when they won the Raw Tag Team Titles on WWE Raw.
  Jason Jordan became the first WWE star to hold the NXT, Smackdown and Raw Tag Team Titles, and Seth Rollins became the first WWE star to hold the old Raw Tag Team Titles, which were referred to as the “penny belts”, and the new version of the Raw Tag Team Titles.
  Cesaro Blames ‘Nepotism’ For Loss
  In related news, former Tag Team Champion Cesaro blamed Kurt Angles n
  
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• Final Card For Tonight’s WWE MSG Live Event; Reigns vs Cena, Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe, Matt Hardy’s Great War in NYC, More

  26-12-2017 17:19
  WWE will be returning to Madison Square Garden in New York City tonight for a Raw brand live event, and below is the final advertised WWE MSG 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, A
  
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• Final Card For Tonight’s WWE MSG Live Event; Reigns vs Cena, Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe, Debuts Taking Place and More

  26-12-2017 17:19
  WWE will be returning to Madison Square Garden in New York City tomorrow night for a Raw brand live event, and below is the final advertised WWE MSG 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 B
  
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• Jonathan Coachman Thinks the XFL Will Return, Does He Think Vince McMahon Could Buy The Carolina Panthers?

  26-12-2017 17:15
  TMZ Sports recently spoke with former WWE and ESPN personality Jonathan Coachman, and during the brief interview Coach was asked if he thinks the XFL will return in 2018, and Coachman says he thinks it will. Coach adds only Vince McMahon and his crew would be able to put something together in a matter of months, as that’s how it happened the first time around with The XFL.
  Read Also: Former WWE Diva Says She Wants to Be Part of the XFL If It Returns
  Also during the interview, Jonathan
  
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• Jason Jordan Makes WWE Tag Title History On RAW, Whose Vision Is Best For Smackdown Live?, Milwaukee Bucks’ Player Picks Superstar Name

  26-12-2017 17:14 via mandatory.com
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  Jason Jordan Makes WWE Tag Title History On RAW
  With his and Seth Rollins‘ WWE RAW Tag Team title win last on RAW Jason Jordan becomes the first Superstar in WWE history to hold the NXT, Smackdown Live and RAW Tag Team Championships.
  WWE RAW Results (12/25): New Tag Team Champions Crowned, Secret Santa Match, Miracle On 34th Street Fight, ‘Woken’ Matt Attacks, More
  Whose Vision Is Best For Smackdown Live?
  WWE.com has a poll up ri
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s Next Raw Appearance, Brie & Bryan Post Christmas Eve Video, NBA Star Appears Backstage At Raw (Videos)

  26-12-2017 16:57
  WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will be appearing on Raw next week to continue hyping his Triple Threat Title match against Braun Strowman and Kane at WWE Royal Rumble.
  Read Also: Braun Strowman In Last Man Standing Match After Raw, Did Hideo Itami Win His First Raw Singles Match?
  Brie and Bryan Christmas Eve Video
  Brie Bella has released the following video, featuring her and Daniel Bryan on Christmas Eve, stuffing stockings for their family, their dogs, and preparing for Christmas:NBA
  
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• Cesaro Blames The Bar’s Loss On Kurt Angle’s ‘Nepotism’, Cody & Dalton Make ROH Christmas Surprise Picks

  26-12-2017 16:51 via mandatory.com
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  Cesaro Blames The Bar’s Loss On Kurt Angle’s ‘Nepotism’
  Cesaro posted the following on Twitter last night following The Bar’s WWE RAW Tag Team title loss to Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan last night on RAW:Thanks for ruining @WWESheamus and my Christmas @RealKurtAngle… #nepotism
  — Cesaro (@WWECesaro) December 26, 2017Related: Cesaro Gets Two Teeth Knocked Out At WWE No Mercy
  Cody & Dalton Make ROH
  
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• Five Things to Know Before Smackdown, Angle Celebrates with Jordan After Raw, Paige On Absolution’s Dominance (Videos)

  26-12-2017 16:40
  WWE has released the above video:
  “As the road to Royal Rumble 2018 gets underway, here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE, the final edition of 2017.”
  Kurt Angle Celebrates with Jordan After Raw
  WWE has also released the following video featuring Kurt Angle’s emotional celebration with Jason Jordan after Jordan’s big Raw Tag Title win last night:Paige On Absolution’s Dominance
  Finally, in another Raw Fallout video, Paige addresses Absolution’s
  
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• Paige Says Absolution Will Make WWE Ring ‘Our House’ (Video), Reigns Sends A Message To Joe & Locker Room, A Mick Foley Christmas Story

  26-12-2017 16:39 via mandatory.com
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  Paige Says Absolution Will Make WWE Ring ‘Our House’
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  Following Absolution’s match against Sasha Banks, Bayley, & Mickie James, Paige says it is all a sign of things to come. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comWWE RAW Results (12/25): New Tag Team Champions Crowned, Secret Santa Match, Miracle On 34th Street Fight, ‘Woken’ Matt Atta
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Preview: U.S. Title Status, Shane/Bryan Continues, Styles To Get New Title Challenger?

  26-12-2017 16:31
  Tonight, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown will emanate live from The Allstate Arena in Chicago, as WWE holds night two of back-to-back TV tapings. Much like Raw, the first hour of Smackdown will air commercial free, and ProWrestling.com will have complete, LIVE coverage of the show beginning at 8pm EST.
  WWE.com is hyping the following story line points in tonight’s WWE Smackdown Preview:
  Will anyone step up to challenge AJ Styles?
  Are Shane McMahon & Daniel Bryan on the same
  
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• The Young Bucks Wrestle Santa On Christmas Day (Video), 5 Things You Need To Know Before Smackdown Live

  26-12-2017 16:27 via mandatory.com
  The Young Bucks Wrestle Santa On Christmas Day
  Matt Jackson of The Young Bucks posted the following video on Twitter yesterday celebrating Christmas as only The Young Bucks can:Grown men watch this. pic.twitter.com/kvorBLgPzi
  — The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) December 26, 2017Related: The Young Bucks On Using Social Media For Their Brand’s Growth
  5 Things You Need To Know Before Smackdown Live
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  As the road to Royal Rumble 2018 gets
  
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• Roman Reigns Warns the Raw Roster, Title Match Announced for First Raw of 2018, NXT Fatal Four Way Video Preview

  26-12-2017 16:22
  Next week’s edition of WWE Raw, which will emanate live from Miami, will feature Cedric Alexander challenging Enzo Amore for the WWE Cruiserweight Title.
  Roman Reigns On Last Night’s Raw Loss
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, Roman Reigns lost a match to Samoa Joe, via DQ, and The IC Champ Tweeted the following reacting to the bout:I’m a man of my word.If you hurt my brother, I WILL hurt you.Just ask @SamoaJoe. #WitnessMe #Raw
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) December 26, 20
  
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• Full Line-Up For Tonight’s WWE RAW MSG Live Event, Watch ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy Attack Bray Wyatt On RAW

  26-12-2017 16:19 via mandatory.com
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  Full Line-Up For Tonight’s WWE RAW MSG Live Event
  Here is the full card for WWE Live tonight at Madison Square Garden:
  WWE Intercontinental champion Roman Reigns vs. John Cena
  WWE Raw Tag Team champions The Bar vs. Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan: Steel Cage Match
  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 champio
  
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• Kurt Angle Has Emotional Post-RAW Celebration w/ Son (Video), Which RAW Superstar Had The Merriest Christmas?, Mideon’s Birthday Today

  26-12-2017 16:14 via mandatory.com
  Source: YouTube.com
  Kurt Angle Has Emotional Post-RAW Celebration w/ Son
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  Moments after Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan captured that Raw Tag Team Titles, watch as Raw’s General Manager Kurt Angle greets his victorious son. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comWWE RAW Results (12/25): New Tag Team Champions Crowned, Secret Santa Match, Miracle On 34th Street Fight, ‘Woken’ Matt Attacks, More
  Wh
  
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• 12/26 PW Morning Report: Weekend News Recap, WWE in Chicago, New Podcasts, Royal Rumble Updates & More

  26-12-2017 14:27
  Happy holidays, wrestling fans and welcome back to the PW Morning Report. We’ve been away for a few days celebrating Christmas with our friends and families, but we’re back this morning to bring you all the latest news and more from the world of wrestling. The PW Morning Show will make its return tomorrow, December 27th.
  Website News
  Check out the latest edition of the Ryno Wrestling Review podcast, as well as the very first episode of the world famous Monster Factory Radio exclusive
  
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• First WWE Raw Superstar Announces Participation in Women’s Royal Rumble

  26-12-2017 13:20
  This week on a special Christmas Day edition of Monday Night Raw, Asuka became the first member of the “red brand” to announce her entrance into the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble match. She will join former Smackdown Women’s Champion Naomi, who announced her participation in the history-making bout last Tuesday.
  The “Empress of Tomorrow” made her announcement immediately after dropping Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss with a spinning kick, knocking the
  
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• Detailed WWE Raw Live Notes: What the Cameras Didn’t Catch, “Rusev Day” Madness, Photo Gallery & More

  26-12-2017 12:28
  I had the pleasure of attending Monday’s special Christmas Day episode of WWE Raw at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. Below is a full, in-depth recap of my experience at the show with tons of live notes and photos.
  In the interest of full disclosure I was given tickets to the show by WWE, but their generous gesture in no way impacts my thoughts about the event or the company as a whole. 
  PRE-SHOW NOTES
  – We took our seats at 6:15pm (about 45 minutes before bell time) and the arena
  
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• WWE RAW Results: New Tag Team Champions Crowned, Secret Santa Match, Miracle On 34th Street Fight, ‘Woken’ Matt Attacks Wyatt, More

  26-12-2017 06:39 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  WWE.com has released the following results for tonight’s Christmas episode of Monday Night RAW:
  John Cena def. Elias
  Hideo Itami def. The Brian Kendrick
  Absolution def. Sasha Banks, Bayley & Mickie James
  Kane def. Heath Slater
  Finn Bálor def. Curt Hawkins
  “Woken” Matt Hardy attacked Bray Wyatt
  Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali & Akira Tozawa def. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore, Drew Gulak & Ariya Daivari in
  
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• WWE RAW Results: New Tag Team Champions Crowned, Secret Santa Match, Miracle On 34th Street Fight, ‘Woken’ Matt Attacks Bray Wyatt, More

  26-12-2017 06:39 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  WWE.com has released the following results for tonight’s Christmas episode of Monday Night RAW:
  John Cena def. Elias
  Hideo Itami def. The Brian Kendrick
  Absolution def. Sasha Banks, Bayley & Mickie James
  Kane def. Heath Slater
  Finn Bálor def. Curt Hawkins
  “Woken” Matt Hardy attacked Bray Wyatt
  Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali & Akira Tozawa def. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore, Drew Gulak & Ariya Daivari in
  
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• WWE RAW Results (12/25): New Tag Team Champions Crowned, Secret Santa Match, Miracle On 34th Street Fight, ‘Woken’ Matt Attacks, More

  26-12-2017 06:39 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  WWE.com has released the following results for tonight’s Christmas episode of Monday Night RAW:
  John Cena def. Elias
  Hideo Itami def. The Brian Kendrick
  Absolution def. Sasha Banks, Bayley & Mickie James
  Kane def. Heath Slater
  Finn Bálor def. Curt Hawkins
  “Woken” Matt Hardy attacked Bray Wyatt
  Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali & Akira Tozawa def. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore, Drew Gulak & Ariya Daivari in
  
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• WWE Announces Dean Ambrose Will Be Out Of Action For Around 9 Months Following Successful Surgery

  26-12-2017 06:34 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com has posted the following:
  Following Dean Ambrose’s successful surgery last Tuesday night to repair a high-grade triceps tendon injury, Michael Cole took a moment during the Dec. 25 episode of Raw to confirm that The Lunatic Fringe will be out of action for approximately nine months.
  Ambrose’s successful procedure was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas in Birmingham, Ala., and took around 40 minutes.
  “He tore some of
  
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• WWE Raw Results (12/25): Woken Matt Hardy Attacks, John Cena Returns, New Women’s Rumble Entrant Announced!

  26-12-2017 06:17
  WWE Raw Results
  December 25th, 2017
  Report by Doug Enriquez for ProWrestling.com
  Welcome to WWE Raw Results for ProWrestling.com! We hope that you have had a safe and happy holiday. Due to the holiday, and some of our staff being at WWE Raw tonight’s edition will be a quick post show recap, with more reports to come, including news coming out of the show, and fallout. Tonight’s show came to you live from Chicago, IL. The show opens with John Cena making his way out to the ring. Cena
  
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• Breaking News: Title Change Takes Place on WWE Raw Tonight (Photos and Video)

  26-12-2017 05:35
  As seen on WWE Raw tonight, the team of Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins defeated The Bar to become the new WWE Raw Tag Team Champions.
  Jordan replaced an injured Dean Ambrose in the match, and you can check out photos below. The win marks Jason Jordan’s first run with the WWE Raw Tag Team Titles.
  Read Also: Braun Strowman In Last Man Standing Match After Raw (Photos)The unlikely tandem of @WWERollins and @JasonJordanJJ are set to challenge #RAW #TagTeamChampions @WWECesaro and @WWESheam
  
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