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• Sports Illustrated Names Kenny Omega Wrestler Of 2017, NXT Superstars Take Flight On Cirque du Soleil Trampolines (Video)

  29-12-2017 23:08 via mandatory.com
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  Sports Illustrated Names Kenny Omega Wrestler Of 2017
  Justin Barrasso has just released Sports Illustrated’s official Top Ten Wrestlers of 2017 list.
  You can read the full article with a case from Barrasso for each wrestler’s placement on the list HERE
  We have included his SI’s full top ten below:Kenny Omega
  AJ Styles
  Roman Reigns
  John Cena
  Braun Strowman
  Kazuchika Okada
  Kevin Owens
  Matt Riddle
  Cody Rhodes
  Keith LeeRelated: WWE’s Top 10 Mo
  
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• Latest Rumor Regarding Possible Cena WM34 Match, Gail Kim Shares Photos Of Her & Alicia Fox On USO Tour

  29-12-2017 22:17 via mandatory.com
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  Latest Rumor Regarding Possible Cena WM34 Match
  Twitter account @WrestleVotes has posted the following regarding a possible match between John Cena and The Undertaker at WrestleMania 34:Hearing Taker vs Cena is not definite but certainly "on the table". Many in WWE are still convinced Taker is done, hip surgery or not. Could be a result of his direct relationship with Vince. He only needs to tell him, & no one else. And Vince keeps everything w/ Taker hush.
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• Kurt Angle Announces Big Title Match With Stipulation For WWE Raw On New Year’s Day

  29-12-2017 22:08
  WWE General Manager Kurt Angle has announced via Twitter that the first Raw of 2018, taking place Monday night in Miami, will feature Roman Reigns defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Samoa Joe.
  Read Also: Roman Reigns ‘Fined’ Following Actions on Christmas Day Raw
  Due to Reigns’ actions on Raw this week, Angle has added a stipulation to the bout which will see the title change hands should Reigns be disqualified.
  The above match will join a stacked New
  
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• Breaking: RAW GM Kurt Angle Announces Huge IC Title Match For 1st RAW Of 2018 w/ Unique Stipulation

  29-12-2017 21:58 via mandatory.com
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  WWE RAW General Manager Kurt Angle has just posted the following on Twitter announcing that Roman Reigns will defend his Intercontinental Championship against Samoa Joe this coming Monday on the first RAW of 2018.
  Angle has added the stipulation that if Roman Reigns gets disqualified he will lose the match and his Intercontinental Championship:On the first #Raw of 2018 @WWERomanReigns will defend his #ICTitle against @SamoaJoe; if Roman is DQ&rsqu
  
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• Bully Ray On Why Dolph Ziggler Is Not Able to Rise Above the Mid-Card in WWE

  29-12-2017 21:55
  As seen on WWE TV, Dolph Ziggler vacated the United States Title after winning the Championship at the WWE Clash of Champions PPV earlier this month.
  While Ziggler’s vacating of the title was done for story line purposes, Ziggler did recently appear on Edge and Christian’s podcast and spoke very candidly about not being happy with his current position in WWE.
  Read Also: Bracket Set for WWE U.S. Title Tournament, When Will Finals Happen?
  On a recent edition of Busted Open Satelli
  
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• ‘Sycho’ Sid Vicious Blames Donald Trump’s Travel Ban For No-Showing Event

  29-12-2017 21:41
  Absolute Intense Wrestling has issued the following:
  We have some bad news to report. Our greatest fears have come true, Sid did not board his flight this morning. After several phone calls he finally answered when we used Swoggle’s phone to call.
  Sid claimed Donald Trump’s travel ban prevented him from boarding his flight to Cleveland this morning because of an unpaid speeding ticket and he claimed this is new government policy since he didn’t have his passport even though he
  
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• Jazzy Gabert Reveals Why She Cannot Work For WWE, Cirque du Soleil Performers Train At WWE PC (Video)

  29-12-2017 21:34 via mandatory.com
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  Jazzy Gabert Reveals Why She Cannot Work For WWE
  Former Mae Young Classic competitor Jazzy Gabert revealed on the most recent episode of Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness that she was offered a WWE contract following the tournament but the offer was rescinded by WWE once their doctor discovered she had three herniated discs in her back.
  According to Gabert she was contacted by the WWE doctor who informed her that, “We’re really sorry Jazz but we ca
  
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• Lars Sullivan Reveals Sadistic ‘Ultimate Accomplishment’, What Was The Greatest WWE Match Of 2017?

  29-12-2017 21:03 via mandatory.com
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  Lars Sullivan Reveals Sadistic ‘Ultimate Accomplishment’
  WWE NXT Superstar Lars Sullivan has posted the following on Twitter:I'm out to injure people. Put them on the shelf for months, riiiiiiiiight? Can't wait to have the opportunity to end someone's career, that would be the ultimate accomplishment.
  — LarsWWE (@LarsSWWE) December 29, 2017Related: WWE NXT Results (12/27): Almas’ Takeover Opponent Decided In Crazy Fatal 4-Way, Mo
  
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• WWE Stars Pose with Classic Titles (Video), Lars Sullivan Wants to ‘End Careers’ in WWE, Hideo Itami In-Action On Raw?

  29-12-2017 21:02
  WWE has released the video above.
  Check out photos of WWE Superstars like Finn Bálor, Seth Rollins, Bayley and more striking a pose with some of the most beloved championship titles in WWE history.
  Hideo Itami In-Action On Raw?
  WWE.com has posted the following, hyping Hideo Itami will seek to continue his early dominance on the WWE main roster on Raw Monday night:
  After Hideo Itami’s Go-To-Sleep broke the nose and orbital bone of The Brian Kendrick on Raw, t
  
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• Jim Cornette On Why Chyna Doesn’t Belong in the WWE Hall of Fame, Date of 2018 Impact Lockdown PPV Revealed

  29-12-2017 20:20
  The above video is the latest edition of “The Jim Cornette Experience”, hosted by Jim Cornette. The video includes Cornette’s thoughts on why the late Joanie “Chyna” Laurer does not belong in the WWE Hall of Fame.
  Classic Corny action through the Christmas season. This was recorded while Chyna was still alive and I’ve got rid of as much Alice as I could. Jim discusses Vince Russo’s politicking for Chyna to be in the WWE Hall of Fame compared to Corny wis
  
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• Curt Hawkins Hits 150th Consecutive WWE Loss, Current Superstars w/ Classic Titles Video Slideshow, Sid Vicious Cancels On AIW Show

  29-12-2017 20:16 via mandatory.com
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  Curt Hawkins Hits 150 Consecutive WWE Loss
  Curt Hawkins has posted the following on Twitter noting that he officially had his 150th consecutive WWE loss last night at the WWE Live event in Hartford, CT:Tonight was HISTORIC!
  0-150.
  I really hope Hawkins gets a big win at WrestleMania or maybe even… THE ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH?! I know, I’m a crazy person. We can dream…
  Current Superstars w/ Classic Titles Video Slideshow
  WWE has released the following vi
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Credits WWE For GFW Return, Top 10 Most Underrated WWE Matches of 2017, ‘WAGS Atlanta’ Preview

  29-12-2017 20:03
  As noted, Global Force Wrestling made its return last night at the Music City Bowl game in Nashville and featured appearances by WWE Hall of Famers Jerry Lawler and Ricky Steamboat.
  Jeff and Karen Jarrett recently spoke with The Miami Herald about GFW’s return, following Jarrett finishing a stint in WWE sponsored rehab, and Jeff had the following to say:
  “I also would be remiss if I didn’t thank everyone at WWE for helping to make this possible.”
  “We want to thank e
  
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• E! Previews Cody & Brandi Rhodes On WAGS, Classic RAW Opening w/ Modern Superstars, Jessie Godderz’ Tainted Dreams Returns Tonight

  29-12-2017 19:40 via mandatory.com
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  E! Previews Cody & Brandi Rhodes On WAGS
  E! has released the following on Twitter previewing Cody and Brandi Rhodes‘ upcoming appearances on WAGS Atlanta:
  https://twitter.com/WAGSonE/status/946803018510434304
  Related: Cody Rhodes Gives Update On ‘All In’ Show Next Year
  Classic RAW Opening w/ Modern Superstars Mash-Up
  WWE.com has released a video mash-up featuring the classic RAW opening from the 90s mashed up with current WWE Superstars.
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• Why Ricochet Needs To Be Part of NXT

  29-12-2017 19:17
  For sometime it has been reported that Indy star Ricochet is WWE bound. Since winning his third PWG BOLA, rumors of him signing for WWE have intensified. At this point, reports have suggested that he could be officially with the company within weeks of the new year.
  Thus with this in mind, it would only make sense for the 29 year-old to be assigned to the NXT. But the prospect of him being part of 205 Live is not impossible. However it is vital he joins the WWE developmental brand.
  Here is why R
  
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• Who Else Did WWE Consider Pairing w/ Seth Rollins?, It’s 25 Days To RAW 25th & 30 Days To The Rumble

  29-12-2017 19:14 via mandatory.com
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  Who Else Did WWE Consider Pairing w/ Seth Rollins?
  Dave Meltzer reports in the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE also considered pairing Seth Rollins with Finn Balor before going with Jason Jordan. Meltzer notes that Balor doesn’t have a lot going on right now.
  Ultimately WWE decided to go with Jason Jordan as Rollins’ partner and in doing so are slowing down his planned heel turn.
  According to Meltzer the pl
  
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• Michael Cole Reviews Big Show v Mayweather w/ Big Show; Asuka Says She’ll Remain Undefeated In 1st Ever Women’s Royal Rumble (Videos)

  29-12-2017 18:46 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK – MARCH 26: Boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. speaks at a press conference for WrestleMania XXIV at the Hard Rock Cafe on March 26, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)
  Michael Coles Reviews Big Show v Mayweather w/ Big Show
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Michael Cole and Big Show review footage of Big Show’s heated rivalry with boxing great Floyd “Money” Mayweather and go in-depth on the epic WrestleMania XXIV clash
  
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• WWE Teases Brock Lesnar to Get Physical On Raw, Reby Hardy On Possible WWE Debut, Hideo Itami Talks Disrespect

  29-12-2017 18:37
  WWE has released the above video.
  Hideo Itami selects 205 Live and his clash with Jack Gallagher as his WWE Network Pick of the Week.
  WWE Teases Brock Lesnar to Get Physical On Raw
  As noted, WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will be appearing on WWE Raw Monday night, which will be the first edition of the show in 2018, and WWE.com has published the following on The Beast’s return:
  Raw is starting out 2018 in a major way as Universal Champion Brock Lesnar emerges once again, liv
  
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• Cody Rhodes Gives Update On ‘All In’ Show Next Year, WWE’s Top 10 Most Underrated Matches Of 2017

  29-12-2017 18:26 via mandatory.com
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  Cody Rhodes Gives Update On ‘All In’ Show Next Year
  A fan asked Cody Rhodes on Twitter whether or not he and The Young Bucks had determined the location of their big 10,000 person show next year.
  According to Cody they have confirmed the location but have yet to sign the contract:Confirmed but not contractedExcited to share soon https://t.co/KxPYnIkgbY
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 29, 2017Related: Cody Rhodes & Young Bucks Reportedly P
  
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• Will The Rollins & Jordan Tag Team Be Long-Term?, Hideo Itami Shows What Happens When He’s Disrespected

  29-12-2017 18:12 via mandatory.com
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  Will The Rollins & Jordan Tag Team Be Long-Term?
  A fan on Twitter asked Dave Meltzer if he thinks the Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins tag team will be long-term.
  In his response Meltzer confirms that there were plans in place for Jordan but they had to be changed in order to help fill the void Ambrose left behind:They had to change his story to fit a need right now.Long-term, it probably depends on how he gets over in the role. https://t.co/GdbrvrcxGH
  — Da
  
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• Big Show On How His Mayweather Match Almost Did Not Happen, Full 2013 Rumble Match Video, Ric Flair Launching Website

  29-12-2017 17:44
  WWE has released the above video, from the new episode of “WWE Film Room”.
  Michael Cole and Big Show review footage of Big Show’s heated rivalry with boxing great Floyd “Money” Mayweather and go in-depth on the epic WrestleMania XXIV clash.
  Read Also: Dana White Meeting with Floyd Mayweather About UFC Fight
  Ric Flair Launching Website
  WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has Tweeted the following, announcing he will soon be launching his own website:Getting Ready To Lau
  
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• Triple H Remembers Lemmy 2 Years After His Passing, Royal Rumble Match: Royal Rumble ’13 (Full Match)

  29-12-2017 17:38 via mandatory.com
  Triple H Remembers Lemmy 2 Years After His Passing
  Triple H has posted the following on Twitter commemorating the two year anniversary since the passing of Motorhead frontman Lemmy:“The one thing you will never lose is the singing in your head…
  …That will still be with you until the end.” Lem
  Yesterday was two years but we will never stop listening … as loudly as possible. #RIPLem pic.twitter.com/5mdQsaWw2F
  — Triple H (@TripleH) December 29, 2017Related:&n
  
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• Cody Rhodes Provides “All In” Venue Update, Smackdown Star Works As Heel at Live Event, How Old Is Justin Roberts?

  29-12-2017 17:23
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, former WWE announcer Justin Roberts turns 38 years old.
  Cody Rhodes Provides “All In” Venue Update
  Moments ago Cody Rhodes participated in a quick social media Q&A and had the following to say on the venue for his “All In” event:Confirmed but not contracted
  Excited to share soon https://t.co/KxPYnIkgbY
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 29, 2017
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• WWE Pittsburgh Live Event Results (12/28): Steel Cage WWE Title Match, Riott Squad, Four Way Title Match (Photos)

  29-12-2017 17:11
  WWE Pittsburgh Live Event Results 12/28/17 Pittsburgh, PA
  The Usos beat New Day and Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin to retain the Tag Titles.
  Sin Cara beat Tye Dillinger.
  Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan beat Becky Lynch and Naomi.
  Bludgeon Brothers beat Breezango.
  Bobby Roode, Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton beat Baron Corbin, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
  Rusev, Aiden English and Mojo Rawley beat The Ascension and Zack Ryder.
  Charlotte defeated Natalya, Lana, and Carmella in a four-way to retain the W
  
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• Which WWE Stars Had the Most Wins in 2017?, Jerry Lawler & Steamboat Appear at GFW Event, Y2J vs Omega Hype Video

  29-12-2017 16:55
  NJPW has issued the above hype video for Kenny Omega vs Chris Jericho at Wrestle Kingdom 12.
  WRESTLE KINGDOM 12 in Tokyo Dome! Where will you be January 4th!? Come see the world’s premier pro-wrestling event in person, or Watch live on NJPWWorld!
  Which WWE Stars Had the Most Wins in 2017?
  WWE has released the following video:
  These Superstars won the most matches in 2017 by pinfall, submission, disqualification and count-out on WWE TV – Raw, SmackDown LIVE, pay-per-view, Kickoffs, an
  
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• Highlights From Ring Of Honor’s Final Battle; VOD Replay Now Available

  29-12-2017 16:52 via mandatory.com
  The above video features highlights from Ring of Honor’s Final Battle which is now available for Video on Demand replay via ROHWrestling.com!
  This clip is being released with Ring of Honor’s permission exclusively by WrestleZone in conjunction with our weekly Fridays of Honor series. It will be included in this weekend’s episode of ROH TV!
  Related: ‘Bullet Club Superfan’ Attacks Cody At ROH Global Wars: Chicago (Video)
  Some of our exclusive photos from RO
  
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• Media Outlet Covers Jason Jordan Title Win, AJ Styles Defending Against Cena, Asuka Makes Bold Rumble Claim (Videos)

  29-12-2017 16:42
  Following last night’s WWE live event in Hartford, the following backstage video was shot, featuring Asuka making the bold claim that she will remain undefeated following the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble match:After another victory at #WWEHartford, @WWEAsuka marches forward towards the Women’s #RoyalRumble. pic.twitter.com/UDgCy5iItQ
  — WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2017AJ Styles Defending Against John Cena
  WWE Champion AJ Styles will be defending his Title against John Cena
  
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• AJ Styles Hypes Huge Triple Threat Match Tomorrow Night, WWE Lists The Top 5 Superstars w/ Most Wins In 2017, Justin Roberts’ Birthday Today

  29-12-2017 16:33 via mandatory.com
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  AJ Styles Hypes Huge Triple Threat Match Tomorrow Night
  WWE has released the following video on Instagram featuring AJ Styles hyping his triple threat WWE Championship defense tomorrow night in Tampa, FL against Jinder Mahal and John Cena: @ajstylesp1 has a message for @jindermahal and @johncena before #WWETampa THIS Saturday!Tickets are still available on WWE.com.You do NOT want to miss this!#JohnCena #AJStyles #Jindermahal #WWELive
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• Finn Balor Faces Footballer In Joke Battle (Video), Kane – Mayoral Campaign Update, Corey Graves Indie Appearance

  29-12-2017 16:30
  The above video has been released.
  WWE superstar and Tottenham Hotspur fan Finn Balor challenges Spurs midfielder Mousa Dembele to the ultimate fight… a joke battle!
  Read Also: Balor Says He Is the ‘Real’ WWE Universal Champion
  Corey Graves Making Indie Appearances
  Northeast Wrestling has announced WWE announcer Corey Graves will be appearing at the Icons of Wrestling convention in Philadelphia, PA, taking place over Royal Rumble weekend at the 2300 Arena. Graves will be
  
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• Booker T Teases He’s Entering The Rumble, On The Road w/ Sammy Guevara For His Last Show Of 2017, Capitol Wrestling’s World War IV

  29-12-2017 16:22 via mandatory.com
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  Booker T Teases That He’s Entering The Rumble
  Booker T has released the following on Twitter teasing that he will be entering the Royal Rumble match:Ready to rumble with royalty? #KingBooker pic.twitter.com/2z8Owg4Ehq
  — Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) December 29, 2017Related: Booker T Talks Reality Of Wrestling’s Future On FITE TV, His Success On Commentary, Who Would Be His Dream Match
  On The Road w/ Sammy Guevara For His Last Show Of 2017
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• Eva Marie On Wrestling vs Acting, How Leaving Wrestling Has Changed Her Training & Diet, Her Favorite Cheat Foods

  29-12-2017 16:11
  Former WWE star Eva Marie recently spoke with GQ and below are some interview highlights:
  GQ: There must be some similarities—being in character and following a storyline—between wrestling and acting. Was there anything about acting that surprised you, though?
  Eva Marie: Honestly, they are very similar. In the ring, you’re constantly working out and honing your craft, and you’re doing the same thing with acting, too—taking classes and working with voc
  
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• Mae Young Classic Star Found To Have Serious Injury, Jonathan Coachman Shows Up At WWE Live Event (Video)

  29-12-2017 16:10
  During an interview with Edge and Christian on this week’s E&C Pod Of Awesomeness, Mae Young Classic star, Jazzy Gabert revealed that WWE uncovered a serious injury of hers.
  When asked about her WWE status, Gabert stated that she received a contract offer, but during testing, WWE found that her neck had three herniated discs. Because of this WWE retracted the deal and said the next step for her is surgery.
  Read Also: Hulk Hogan Files Another Lawsuit Related To 2007 Sex Tape
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• Austin Aries Pulled From Event Following Injury, Former TNA Star On New Season of TV Show, Liger vs Dalton Castle Video

  29-12-2017 16:03
  ROH has released the above video.
  The newly crowned Ring of Honor World Champion is on his way to becoming a legend in the wrestling industry. On his way to the top Dalton Castle has faced off with many stars, and in 2016 he took on a true legend in the form of Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger.
  Austin Aries Suffers Injury, Pulled From Event
  Former WWE star Austin Aries was scheduled to face Sean Carr for the Xcite Wrestling Championship on December 30th, but due to injury Aries will not be app
  
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• Dalton Castle On Fans Doubting His Abilities, What He Thinks of the New ROH Title, What He Learned Facing Daniels

  29-12-2017 15:49
  New Ring of Honor Champion Dalton Castle recently spoke with Ring of Honor’s website and below are some interview highlights:
  ROH: What are your thoughts on the newly designed belt?
  DC: I think it looks fantastic!
  ROH: How did you celebrate your victory?
  DC: I flew to Cabo, spent three full minutes of uninterrupted eye contact with a mini horse and then ordered many drinks with tiny umbrellas.
  ROH: What did you learn from your first world title shot, against Christopher Daniels in April?
  D
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Invites Celebrity to WrestleMania, WWE Stars On U.S. Title Bracket, WWE 2K18 Super Moves (Video)

  29-12-2017 15:41
  WWE has released the video above.
  Enjoy these hard-hitting super moves that will surely knock your opponent’s lights out and give you the win.
  Stephanie McMahon Invites Celebrity to WrestleMania
  Chrissy Teigen, whose husband John Legend performed “America the Beautiful” at WrestleMania 24, Tweeted the following on her WrestleMania experience. The Tweet prompted a response from Stephanie McMahon:I have never had more fun than I had at wrestlemania years ago. And I *really* did n
  
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• Booker T Teases Rumble Appearance, MSG Experiences ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy (Videos), WWE Holiday Tour Continues

  29-12-2017 15:40
  Booker T has teased being a surprise entrant into the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble on Twitter, posting a video saying he is ready and waiting for his invitation.Ready to rumble with royalty? #KingBooker pic.twitter.com/2z8Owg4Ehq
  — Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) December 29, 2017MSG Experiences ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy
  WWE has today posted a video on social media from its recent show at Madison Square Gardens of ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy at MSG for the first time in this form.It wa
  
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• AJ Styles On Why His Royal Rumble Debut Was So Special, How He Bonds with the WWE Roster, Making Wrestling ‘Real’

  29-12-2017 15:14
  WWE Champion AJ Styles recently spoke with The Orlando Sentinel and below are some interview highlights:
  On bonding with the WWE roster via video games:
  “These are a group of guys and girls I really enjoy going to work with,” Styles said. “You walk in and you’ve got [the New Day’s]Xavier Woods and his video games – that’s right up my alley. So a bunch of us start playing UFC or Madden, and that’s fun. Because you know, idle hands are the devil&rsqu
  
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• Former WWE Diva Returning To Wrestling, Kurt Angle Pays Respect To Wrestling Hero, Last Chance For Recorded Flair Message

  29-12-2017 15:09
  Former WWE Divas Champion, Kaitlyn, has announced her return to wrestling with the independent company, Coastal Championship Wrestling for its upcoming February show, ‘Breaking Chains.’
  Kaitlyn, now wrestling under her real name, Celeste Bonin, will be main eventing the show against WWE Mae Young Classic competitors Rachael Ellering.
  In a lengthy Instagram post, Celeste revealed she had no intention of returning to wrestling after leaving WWE but has rediscovered her love for the spo
  
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• Which WWE DVD’s Will Be Released In 2018? Chad Gable Meets Olympic Legend (Video), Liv Morgan Suffering Insomnia

  29-12-2017 14:33
  The first  seven WWE DVD’s of 2018 have been announced with the following titles and release dates:
  1/16 – WWE Tag Team Collection (4 animated WWE Studios movies)
  1/23 – WWE Clash of Champions 2017.
  2/6 – Best of Raw and Smackdown 2017.
  3/6 – 2018 WWE Royal Rumble.
  3/20 – Best of WWE NXT 2017.
  4/3 – Raw 25th Anniversary.
  4/17 – WWE Elimination Chamber & Raw PPV TBA.
  As well as those seven, according to a report by PWInsider.com, WWE also h
  
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• Hot Takes and Hot Tags: Admit It, 2017 Was Roman Reigns’ Best Year Yet

  29-12-2017 11:05
  2017 has produced several “Wrestler of the Year” candidates in Braun Strowman, the Miz, Alexa Bliss and AJ Styles. Outside of WWE, Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada cemented their place in this conversation after their internet-breaking IWGP Heavyweight title match at Wrestle Kingdom 11.
  But one name that hasn’t been brought up much in this year’s conversation is WWE’s most polarizing wrestler, Roman Reigns. But then again, why should he? He hasn’t held a world
  
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• Monster Factory Radio: Omega vs Jericho & Jim Cornette’s Grudge, Wrestling Styles Ruining the Business, More

  29-12-2017 04:45
  Adam Gorzelsky and Danny Cage return for 2017’s final episode of the World Famous Monster Factory Radio. This week the duo discusses Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho at Wrestle Kingdom, Jim Cornett’s never-ending grudge against Omega and if he’s correct in his assertions, certain wrestling styles ruining the business and more.
  You can now subscribe to the ProWrestling.com radio network on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Podcasts and more. Get the latest, most up-to-date episodes of
  
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• AAW Windy City Classic XIII Final Match Card: Fenix vs Jeff Cobb, Sean Waltman in Action, Riddle vs ACH & More

  29-12-2017 04:24
  AAW returns to 115 Bourbon Street this Saturday night for The Windy City Classic XIII, their final show of 2017 with one heck of a stacked match card.
  Fenix is set to defend the AAW Championship against Jeff Cobb, while Eddie Kingston and David Starr settle their rivalry in a bloody street fight. WWE legend Sean “XPac” Waltman will also be in action teaming with Chicago’s own beloved Paco, plus the return of Teddy Hart and the rematch between Matt Riddle and ACH.
  An extremely l
  
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• AJ Styles On Making Wrestling ‘As Real As Possible’, Why His WWE Debut Is Still Memorable, Bonding w/ WWE Roster Through Video Games

  29-12-2017 03:55 via mandatory.com
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  AJ Styles recently spoke with Jay Reddick for the Orlando Sentinel; you can read a few highlights below:
  AJ Styles comments on being heralded as one of wrestling’s best: 
  “I take a lot of pride in what I do. No matter who I’m in the ring with, I want it to look like what it’s supposed to be. We call it sports entertainment, but it’s supposed to be a contact sport. I want to make that in-ring contact as real as possible, and [also
  
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• WWE Throws Christmas Party For Raw Roster & Picks Up Hotel Tab to Thank Superstars For Working the Holidays

  29-12-2017 02:56
  Ever since WWE announced a special Christmas Day edition of Monday Night Raw earlier this year, there’s been a ton of backlash from fans upset that the company would force their employees to be away from family for the holidays.
  According to PWInsider.com, not only did WWE throw a big Christmas party for the Raw roster member in Chicago this Monday night, but word is they also picked up the hotel tab for both the Raw and Smackdown rosters this week. Generally, WWE Superstars are responsibl
  
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• Nick Aldis On Wrestling Getting Tricked Into Forgetting About Storytelling, How UFC Gets Fans Invested, Working w/ Austin Idol

  29-12-2017 02:30 via mandatory.com
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  Nick Aldis (aka Magnus) recently spoke with Huffington Post‘s Pollo Del Mar on the Arm Drag Takedown Podcast; you can read a few excerpts and listen to the interview below:
  Nick Aldis comments on reintroducing emphasis on storytelling instead of a focus on moves: “[Wrestling] got hoodwinked into thinking the most important thing in our business was the match in the ring.
  I got into this to tell stories and to get people invested into charact
  
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• How Did WWE Thank The Roster For Working On Christmas?, Street Profits Spread Knowledge To The NXT Universe On ‘Street Talk’ (Video)

  29-12-2017 02:09 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting WWE hosted a Christmas party after RAW on Monday night as a way to thank the roster for working on Christmas this year.
  In addition, it was also noted that WWE may have picked up the hotel bills for the RAW and Smackdown roster as a way to say thank you for working through the holiday and being away from their families.
  Stephanie McMahon Invites Chrissy Teigen To Wrestlemania 34, Dalton Castle Faces Jushin Liger In RO
  
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• Dalton Castle On Winning The Ring Of Honor Title, If It Has Sunk In Yet, Knowing He Was Championship Material, Ushering In A New Era

  29-12-2017 00:32 via mandatory.com
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  New Ring Of Honor World Champion Dalton Castle recently spoke with the ROH website; you can read a few highlights from Castle’s first official interview as champion below:
  Dalton Castle on if it has sunk in that he is the Ring Of Honor World Champion: 
  Not really. Often you can find me pulling up images on Google Earth just to remind myself what exactly I am now champion of.
  Could Castle describe his feelings about the win? 
  No way.
  
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• ROH’s Vinny Marseglia On New Role In ‘The Find’, How He Got The Part, His All-Time Favorite Horror Film

  29-12-2017 00:17 via mandatory.com
  Vinny Marseglia recently spoke with Ring Of Honor about his starring role in the new horror film The Find; you can read a few highlights below:
  Vinny Marseglia comments on how he got the role: 
  They saw me dragging a body into my trunk and thought I’d be a good fit, just kidding…maybe. Jokes aside, David Gere (director) like most of us has been a long time wrestling fan and is also involved on some notable independents. He knew I was a horror movie buff and had a lov
  
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