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• Kenny Omega And Chris Jericho Comment On Preparing For Wrestle Kingdom 12, Mutual Respect, Hype Surrounding Their Match

  02-01-2018 23:39 via mandatory.com
  Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho recently spoke with Tim Fiorvanti and Michael Wonsover for ESPN.com; you can read a few hihglights below:
  Kenny Omega comments on Chris Jericho being an inspiration early in his career, facing him at Wrestle Kingdom 12: 
  “I mean, of course it is the ultimate compliment. When you really strip everything away there’s this really kind of cool Winnipeg connection that we have going on here. Two dudes from Winnipeg, careers that are somewhat mirror
  
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• Beth Phoenix Joins WWE Mixed Match Challenge Commentary Team

  02-01-2018 23:10 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE)
  WWE.com posted the following after announcing Beth Phoenix is joining the WWE Mixed Match Challenge commentary team on Facebook Live :
  As revealed by newly-announced WWE Mixed Match Challenge hosts Renee Young and Byron Saxtonon Facebook Live today, WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix will join Michael Cole and Corey Graves on the announce team for the Facebook Watch exclusive show, starting Tuesday, J
  
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• Lisa Marie Varon Reunites w/ Jessie Godderz On Amazon’s Tainted Dreams, What Do Impact Stars Hope To Accomplish In 2018? (Video)

  02-01-2018 23:05 via mandatory.com
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  Tainted Dreams
  Lisa Marie Varon (aka Tara in IMPACT Wrestling, Victoria in the WWE) reunites with Mr. PEC-Tacular Jessie Godderz on the current season of Tainted Dreams streaming exclusively on Amazon and Amazon Prime.
  Varon and Godderz were known in IMPACT Wrestling by the moniker “Hollywood’s Hottest Couple” and “The Hollywood Power Couple.” Godderz, in fact, first debuted for Impact Wrestling at the Bound For Glory 2
  
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• The Young Bucks Tell WWE to ‘Cease and Desist’ Following Bullet Club Reference

  02-01-2018 22:47
  Earlier today, we noted WWE was hyping the Balor Club reunion on Raw last night with posts on social media, as well as with a Raw Fallout video which you can watch above.
  One of the social media references made by WWE included the phrase “Bullet Club”, and it read as follows:
  The boys are back in town! Monday Night #RAW saw the debut of the #BulletClub in the @WWE and it was #TooSweet! Who’s looking forward to seeing more of @FinnBalor, @KarlAndersonWWE & @LukeGal
  
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• New Favorite in WWE Women’s Royal Rumble Match Following Big Odds Swing

  02-01-2018 22:39
  The following comes courtesy of BetWrestling.com.
  Shortly after the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble had been announced by the WWE, the gambling odds were set by the oddsmakers. Early odds had the most favored to win being MMA standout Ronda Rousey. This was shocking as Rousey, although inking a deal with WWE last year, has not yet competed in one match. Ronda did get the better of both Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at Wrestlemania 31 in a brief scuffle defending Dwayne “The Rock&rdq
  
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• New Favorite in WWE Women’s Royal Rumble Match Following Big Odds Shift

  02-01-2018 22:39
  The following comes courtesy of BetWrestling.com.
  Shortly after the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble had been announced by the WWE, the gambling odds were set by the oddsmakers. Early odds had the most favored to win being MMA standout Ronda Rousey. This was shocking as Rousey, although inking a deal with WWE last year, has not yet competed in one match. Ronda did get the better of both Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at Wrestlemania 31 in a brief scuffle defending Dwayne “The Rock&rdq
  
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• Four Things You Need To Know About Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live (Video), WWE RAW Social Media Score

  02-01-2018 22:26 via mandatory.com
  WWE RAW
  Source: Nielsen Social 
  This week’s WWE RAW social media score saw the New Year’s Day episode of RAW bring in 333,000 interactions on Facebook, which is down from 386,000 interactions last week.
  Additionally, this week’s show had 212,000 interactions on Twitter, which is up from 159,000 interactions last week. Overall, last night’s episode of WWE RAW had 545,000 total interactions, which equaled the 545,000 total interactions the show received on Christmas D
  
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• WWE Removes ‘Bullet Club’ Reference To Balor & The Club, WWE Children’s Vitamins Are Now Available

  02-01-2018 21:46 via mandatory.com
  WWE Removes ‘Bullet Club’ Reference To Balor & The Club
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that the WWE UK Facebook page put up a post last night referring to Finn Balor and The Club as “Bullet Club”.
  Hours later the post was corrected to say “Balor Club” as can be seen below:You can view Pro Wrestling Sheet’s coverage of the WWE error, as well as a side-by-side before and after screen shots of the FB posts, by clicking HERE
  Related: Balor O
  
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• Matt Hardy Calls Goldust a ‘Spot Monkey’, Poses with ‘Woken’ Fans (Video), Latest on Sting’s WWE Status, Lawler – Raw Note

  02-01-2018 21:27
  Woken Matt Hardy posted the following on Twitter, reacting to Goldust’s Cruiserweight match on WWE Raw last night:Heavens to NERIC. It appears that The Dust of Gold has apparently CONTRACTED a Spot Monkey ADDICKKTION. https://t.co/sJkWkNLJVW
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 2, 2018In related news, Hardy also posted a video of him backstage with ‘Woken’ fans at this past weekend’s WWE Toronto event, along with a response to WWE star Drew Gulak:The #WOKEN
  
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• The Latest On A Possible Undertaker v Sting WM Match, WWE Releases Curt Hawkins ‘Losing Streak’ T-Shirt

  02-01-2018 21:17 via mandatory.com
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  The Latest On A Possible Undertaker v Sting WM Match
  Dave Meltzer has posted the following on Twitter responding to a fan who inquired about a possible WrestleMania match between Undertaker and Sting:The impression we have is that Sting probably can't get cleared to wrestle.He's already retired.I know that if he could wrestle,he would want that match. https://t.co/esXKrHqWbf
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) January 2, 2018Related: Interesting Note From Unde
  
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• More News For Tonight’s WWE 205 Live, Raw Top 10 Video, Titus O’Neil Honored

  02-01-2018 21:17
  Above is this week’s WWE Raw top 10 moments video.
  More News For Tonight’s WWE 205 Live
  WWE.com has posted the following, hyping Cedric Alexander on tonight’s WWE 205 Live:
  Cedric Alexander’s new year was supposed to begin with an opportunity to challenge Enzo Amore for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. In recent weeks, Alexander has built incredible momentum against The Certified G, while also helping to dismantle Enzo’s loyal cadre, The Zo Train. Unfortunately,
  
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• Woken Matt Says Goldust Has ‘Spot Monkey Addickktion’, WWE’s Top 10 Monday Night RAW Moments, NHL Team Adopts NXT Theme As Goal Song

  02-01-2018 20:51 via mandatory.com
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  Woken Matt Says Goldust Has ‘Spot Monkey Addickktion’
  “Woken” Matt Hardy has posted the following on Twitter commenting on Goldust’s cruiserweight tag team match on RAW last night:Heavens to NERIC. It appears that The Dust of Gold has apparently CONTRACTED a Spot Monkey ADDICKKTION. https://t.co/sJkWkNLJVW
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 2, 2018Drew Gulak, who tagged with Ariya Daivari against Cedr
  
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• Who Sells More Shirts At Hot Topic: Jericho or Bullet Club?, How Is Slater Feeling After Braun Beating?, WWE Remembers Kane’s Unmasking

  02-01-2018 20:10 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Who Sells More Shirts At Hot Topic: Jericho or Bullet Club?
  On Chris Jericho’s most recent episode of Talk of Jericho he mentions that his “Alpha Club” t-shirt is currently the top selling t-shirt at Hot Topic.
  Jericho is out pacing Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Bullet Club and all WWE shirts in total shirt sales.
  Jericho will face Bullet Club’s leader Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 12 tomorrow night.
  Related: Young Bucks’ Ni
  
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• Goldust and Ariya Daivari Trade Insults, Total Divas Preview Videos, SoCal Val Posts Lingerie Photoshoot Preview (Photo)

  02-01-2018 19:43
  WWE has released the above and below preview videos for this week’s new episode of Total Divas:
  Natalya says she’s paid her dues for seven long years, and she’s coming for Naomi’s SmackDown Women’s Championship.
  Tensions rise among friends when Nia Jax accuses Alexa Bliss of making excuses about her lack of wedding planning with NXT Superstar Buddy Murphy.Goldust and Ariya Daivari Trade Insults
  After Goldust made a surprise appearance in the WWE Cruiserweight Divisi
  
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• Carmella Removes All Mentions Of Big Cass From Social Media Accounts; Couple Rumored To Have Split

  02-01-2018 19:36 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
  WWE Superstar “Miss Money In The Bank” Carmella has removed all mentions of Big Cass from her social media accounts. You can check out her Instagram and Twitter accounts below:Twitter.com/carmellawwe
  Instagram.com/carmellawweCarmella and Cass have publicly acknowledged their relationship and are even featured on the current season of Total Divas.
  Due to Carmella pulling all Cass references rumors have begun to swirl wildly on-line that the cou
  
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• Titus O’Neil Being Honored By MLK Parade Foundation, Preview Clips For Tomorrow Night’s Total Divas

  02-01-2018 19:26 via mandatory.com
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  Titus O’Neil Being Honored By MLK Parade Foundation
  Titus O’Neil (real name Thaddeus Bullard) has posted the following on Twitter noting that he will be receiving the Drum Major for Justice Award at the upcoming MLK Honors:My 2018 starts on a really Honorable Note as I’m being Honored with a Drum Major for Justice Award- Family/Community by the Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation.Yep 2018 is Going to Be Great!!#Blessed Time to get The Tux
  
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• Balor Club Teases Full-Time Reunion, Ric Flair’s Website Officially Launches, Cedric Alexander On Teaming with Goldust

  02-01-2018 19:15
  The following press release has been issued, announcing the launch of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s new website:The Trash Is Out: Nature Boy Is Back and Better Than Ever
  Official Ric Flair Website To Launch January 1, 2018
  ATLANTA,GA – (December 29, 2018) International celebrity the Nature Boy® Ric Flair announces the launch of the Official Ric Flair Website www.natureboyricflair.com.
  The website will go live on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018 and will feature exciting
  
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• Should Strowman & Kane Work Together Against Brock?, 5 Things To Know Before SD Live (Video), Ariya To Goldust ‘Stay Out Of Our Division’

  02-01-2018 19:10 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.
  Should Strowman & Kane Work Together Against Brock?
  WWE.com has a poll up right now asking the WWE Universe, “Do Braun Strowman and Kane have a better chance of taking down Brock Lesnar separately or together?”
  Here are the current results:40%- Separately. Neither of them needs to defeat Lesnar to become Universal Champion.
  60%- Together. As WWE&r
  
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• Four Things To Know Before Smackdown (Video), Young Buck Reacts to Club Raw Reunion, WWE ‘Best Of’ DVD Postponed

  02-01-2018 19:00
  WWE has released the above video.
  AJ Styles will take on Sami Zayn, The Usos will defend their titles, and much more. Here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE, the first edition of 2018.
  Read Also: Tonight’s WWE SD Live and 205 Live Preview: Styles vs Zayn, Tag Team Title Match, Live Coverage and More
  The Young Bucks’ Nick Jackson Reacts to Club Raw Reunion
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, The Club reunited with Finn Balor as the team defeated The Miztourage and Eli
  
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• Five Things To Know Before Smackdown (Video), Young Buck Reacts to Club Raw Reunion, WWE ‘Best Of’ DVD Postponed

  02-01-2018 19:00
  WWE has released the above match.
  AJ Styles will take on Sami Zayn, The Usos will defend their titles, and much more. Here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE, the first edition of 2018.
  Read Also: Tonight’s WWE SD Live and 205 Live Preview: Styles vs Zayn, Tag Team Title Match, Live Coverage and More
  The Young Bucks’ Nick Jackson Reacts to Club Raw Reunion
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, The Club reunited with Finn Balor as the team defeated The Miztourage and Eli
  
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• Ian Riccaboni Reveals New ROH Championship Belts, Cedric Names His Team w/ Goldust ‘Golden Chiropractic’

  02-01-2018 18:52 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Ring Of Honor
  Ian Riccaboni Reveals New ROH Championship Belts
  Ring of Honor has released the following video on-line:
  Ian Riccaboni previews some major events coming in 2018 and reveals the new ROH Championship belts! See the new ROH World Television, Tag Team, and Six-Man Championship belts for the first time!Related: Young Bucks’ Nick Jackson Reacts To RAW ‘Club’ Reunion
  Cedric Christens His Team w/ Goldust ‘Golden Chiropractic’
  Cedric Alexande
  
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• Enzo Amore Reportedly Was At RAW & Wanted To Compete; WWE Ordered To Leave Venue Due To Sickness

  02-01-2018 18:40 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Complex Magazine
  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore checked himself into Miami emergency room yesterday for an undisclosed illness but was able to arrive at RAW an hour before the show started.
  Apparently once Amore was there he pushed to be allowed to compete on the show and defend his WWE Cruiserweight Championship in his advertised match with Cedric Alexander.
  WWE officials informed Amore that due to his illness he would not be allowed to compe
  
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• The Miz RAW Return Date Announced, Miz Comments; Young Bucks’ Nick Jackson Reacts To RAW ‘Club’ Reunion

  02-01-2018 18:24 via mandatory.com
  The Miz RAW Return Date Announced, Miz Comments
  It was announced last night that The Miz will make his official return to RAW next week.
  Miz has been busy filming The Marine 6 with Shawn Michaels and Becky Lynch since November 20, 2017.
  Miz has posted the following on Twitter commenting on his impending return:You’ve all suffered enough. Now it’s time for a real man, a real champ, a REAL star to return. Next week, The Miz is back on #Raw! https://t.co/zp3YeVEOT5
  — The Miz (@mi
  
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• Backstage Gulak & Daivari Raw Video, The Rock Thanks Fans, Talks 2018, Watch LOD Team With Dusty Rhodes (Videos)

  02-01-2018 18:16
  WWE has released the above video.
  Hawk & Animal pair up with Dusty Rhodes to battle Ivan Koloff, Warlord & The Barbarian: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  The Rock Thanks Fans, Talks 2018
  As The Rock continues traveling around the world promoting his new movie “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, The Great One has posted the following thank you videos:Got after it one last time to finish 2017 strong. Be relentless in your effort and intensely focused on your result. At
  
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• Update On Possible Women In The Rumble Match, Impact Champion Celebrates New Year’s With WWE Stars (Photo)

  02-01-2018 18:03
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, it was announced that the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble match will feature thirty entrants, and will carry the same rules as the men’s Rumble match.
  Dave Meltzer noted on today’s edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that there are 17 available women on the main roster for the Rumble match, if you consider Maria Kanellis and Maryse cannot compete because they are currently pregnant. The following names have already been announced for the bout:
  -Na
  
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• Backstage Update On Enzo Amore Following Hospitalization, Did He Make It To WWE Raw Last Night?

  02-01-2018 17:56
  As noted, Enzo Amore was not on WWE Raw last night because he was hospitalized earlier in the day as he is battling the flu.
  According to PWInsider.com, Enzo actually checked himself out of the hospital yesterday and was able to make it to The American Airlines Arena about an hour before Raw started. Enzo reportedly asked WWE official to allow him to defend his WWE Cruiserweight Title on Raw as scheduled, however, officials did not want him to wrestle sick, and instructed him to return to his ho
  
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• 1/2 PW Morning Report: Lesnar Returns, Best of 2017 Collection, Exclusive Interview, Royal Rumble Updates & More

  02-01-2018 17:45
  Happy Tuesday wrestling fans, and welcome to the first PW Morning Report of 2018.
  I apologize for my absence as I’ve been fighting a pretty serious case of bronchitis since last Tuesday, which kept me in bed for about six days straight. The PW Morning Show will return tomorrow morning (January 3rd) as I’m still working on getting my voice back. We appreciate your patience.
  Today’s Schedule
  WWE SMACKDOWN LIVE on the USA NETWORK at 8/7cAJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn
  The Usos vs. Gable/B
  
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• Heath Slater Rings In the New Year In a Most Interesting Way, Reigns Gloats Over Raw Win, Goldust On Cruiserweight Match

  02-01-2018 17:17
  Goldust made waves online last night when on Raw he joined the Cruiserweights, teaming with Cedric Alexander to defeat ‘Zo Train’ members Drew Gulak and Ariya Daivari. You can check out footage from the match above, and below is what Goldust had to say on competing with the high flyers:Felt good to be on #Raw tonight with @cedricAlexander…felt like a…a…Cruiserweight!!! #205Dust
  — Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) January 2, 2018Reigns On Raw Win
  Roman Reigns Tweeted
  
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• The State of WWN Live in 2018: New Streaming Service, Flipps Media Deal, WrestleMania Weekend Event Details

  02-01-2018 17:05
  WWN Live has issued the following:
  Welcome 2018! We start the year off with our State Of The WWN Family. We call it the WWN Family because we are all in this together, we all make these shows happen together, the success of the WWN brands is because of all of us. This means we owe it to you to be as transparent as possible. Here’s a look at how things are shaping up for WWN in 2018.
  Ticket Prices
  Ticket prices for most events will not be raised at the moment. It is our goal to give you the
  
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• Backstage News On Possible WrestleMania Plans for Shane McMahon, How Has AJ Styles Already Made History In 2018?

  02-01-2018 16:44
  According to Fightful.com, WWE Champion AJ Styles has already made history in 2018, as he has become only the sixth man in WWE history to hold the WWE Championship at both the beginning and end of a calendar year.
  Styles entered 2017 as the WWE Champion, and finished the year as the incumbent title holder, joining CM Punk, Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, John Cena and Bob Backlund as other names who have achieved the distinction.
  Read Also: CM Punk Featured in New WWE Poll
  Backstage News On Possib
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Smackdown and 205 Live Preview: Styles vs Zayn, Tag Team Title Match, Live Coverage and More

  02-01-2018 16:31
  Tonight, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live will take place in Orlando, FL.
  Announced for the show is AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn in a non-title match, The Usos defending the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Titles against Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable, and a U.S. Title tournament match featuring Xavier Woods vs Aiden English.
  Set for WWE 205 Live tonight is Hideo Itami vs Jack Gallagher in a rematch from last week.
  Read Also: How Has AJ Styles Already Made History In 2018?
  The following tw
  
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• Have We Seen the Last of The Balor Club On Raw?, Cesaro Talks Andre the Giant Match Win, NXT Heading to Tennessee

  02-01-2018 16:23
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, The Balor Club reunited to defeat the team of The Miztourage and Elias, and above is a Raw Fallout video, featuring The Club announcing “the boys are back in town.”
  Cesaro Talks Andre the Giant Match Win
  Below is a video clip from last night’s new episode of “WWE Photo Shoot”, featuring Cesaro. During the clip, Cesaro reflects on winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 30 and being paired up with Paul Hey
  
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• Strowman and Kane Battle After Raw Goes Off the Air, More On AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn Tonight, Official Rumble Rules

  02-01-2018 16:16
  After WWE Raw went off the air last night, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman eventually left the ring, and Braun Strowman came out shortly after.
  Strowman demanded someone come out and fight him, and that prompted The Monster Among Men’s Royal Rumble opponent Kane to answer the challenge. It was not an official match, but the two men brawled for a bit before Strowman finally put Kane through a table to end the show.
  More On AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn Tonight
  As noted, AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn in a no
  
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• Live ‘Something To Wrestle With’ At Nets Game, Christy Hemme Update (Video), New UK Tag Team Formed

  02-01-2018 16:03
  Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson have been invited to take their popular, ‘Something To Wrestle With’ podcast to an upcoming Brooklyn Nets game.
  The podcast, which was named the sports podcast of 2017 by Sports Illustrated will be live for a post-game special after the game between the Nets and Miami Heat in the Barclays Center.
  Christy Hemme Update
  Former WWE and TNA personality, Christy Hemme has posted a video update to her YouTube channel in regards to her pregnancy.
  Hemme is c
  
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• Santana Garrett to Wrestle Debuting Talent at MLW Zero Hour Event

  02-01-2018 15:17
  MLW has issued the following:
  SANTANA GARRETT TO WRESTLE DEBUTING MJ JENKINS AT MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING’S JANUARY 11TH EVENT IN ORLANDO
  ORLANDO – MJ Jenkins will make her MLW debut Thursday January 11th in Orlando against the undefeated Santana Garrett. This match is the latest to be added to the stacked January 11th MLW: Zero Hour card in Orlando at Gilt Nightclub.
  Known as the “Trifecta” for her pursuit of music, acting and wrestling, MJ Jenkins has competed all over the
  
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• PROGRESS Chapter 61 Match Announced, Tyler Bate Celebrates Friendship, James Storm To Headline Indie Show Next Week

  02-01-2018 15:15
  PROGRESS Wrestling has announced the first match for its upcoming Chapter 61: Don’t Touch Me show, which is actually a match that was scheduled for a previous show in Sheffield.
  The PROGRESS Tag Team Championships will be defended by the Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson & James Drake) against WWE UK stars, Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate & Trent Seven).
  Tyler Bate Celebrates Friendship
  Former WWE United Kingdom Champion, Tyler Bate has been celebrating friendship on Twitter, pos
  
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• Finn Balor On The Club Reunion & The Royal Rumble, Lillian Garcia’s Mega Podcast, Hurricane Tweets Donald Trump

  02-01-2018 14:53
  Finn Balor has commented on The Club reunion last night on WWE Raw with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, claiming that the more things change, the more they stay the same.The more things change….The more they stay the same @KarlAndersonWWE @LukeGallowsWWE #BálorClubForever #OGBC pic.twitter.com/oRSb5RMsw9
  — Finn Bálor Forever (@FinnBalor) January 2, 2018Balor also commented on his announcement on WWE Raw that he is entering his first ever WWE Royal Rumble, claiming he w
  
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• Curt Hawkins ‘Undefeated’ In 2018 (Video), Sasha Banks Praises Reigns, Interesting Names Ringside At WWE Raw

  02-01-2018 14:19
  Curt Hawkins celebrated the New Year with the fact that he is currently undefeated in 2018 after not having a match on WWE Raw. During an interview on WWE’s YouTube channel, Hawkins discussed his undefeated streak.Sasha Banks Praises Roman Reigns
  The Boss, Sasha Banks was full of praise for Roman Reigns following his Intercontinental Championship match against Samoa Joe on WWE Raw.
   Roman is THE man!!! Wow#RAW
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) January 2, 2018Interesting Names Rings
  
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• Curt Hawkins Undefeated In 2018 (Video), Gets New T-Shirt, Interesting Names Ringside At WWE Raw

  02-01-2018 14:19
  Curt Hawkins celebrated the New Year with the fact that he is currently undefeated in 2018 after not having a match on WWE Raw. During an interview on WWE’s YouTube channel, Hawkins discussed his undefeated streak.Hawkins Gets Brand New T-Shirt
  As well as being undefeated so far, 2018 has started well for Curt Hawkins as he has a brand new t-shirt on sale, focusing on his defeated streak.Curt Hawkins "Losing Streak" Authentic T-Shirthttps://t.co/qGhi6rRjvd pic.twitter.com/ZGoGTmOwSG
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• Updated Names In Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble Matches, Hideo Itami Bout Set for WWE 205 Live, Raw 25 Preview

  02-01-2018 06:01
  Above is a new promo video for the 25th anniversary special edition of WWE Raw airing on January 22nd.
  Don’t miss a special celebration of Raw’s 25th anniversary on Raw 25, emanating from the Manhattan Center and the Barclays Center on Jan. 22, live on USA Network.
  Hideo Itami Bout Set for WWE 205 Live
  In a rematch from last week’s bout, Hideo Itami vs Jack Gallagher has been announced for WWE 205 Live tomorrow night.
  More Names Set for Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumbl
  
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• WWE Announces The Miz’s Return Date to Monday Night Raw

  02-01-2018 04:55
  WWE has officially confirmed that The Miz will make his return to Monday Night Raw next week, live from the Fedex Forum in Memphis, TN.
  The Miz has been off television for seven weeks, filming for his leading role in the latest incarnation of The Marine movies. The Marine 6: Close Quarters will hit DVD and on-demand later this year, and also stars Smackdown Live superstar Becky Lynch, and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels.
  It’s unknown what Miz’s role will be upon
  
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• Asuka Challenges Alexa Bliss on WWE Raw (Video), Another Big Name Confirmed For Men’s Royal Rumble Match

  02-01-2018 04:33
  Empress vs. Goddess on Raw
  Asuka challenged WWE Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss in a non-title singles match this week on Monday Night Raw, and the “Empress of Tomorrow” continued her undefeated streak with a submission victory over the champion herself. Check out highlights from their match above.
  Balor Enters the Royal Rumble
  You can officially add Finn Balor to the list of names that will compete in the annual Royal Rumble match. The keeper of the “Demon King” j
  
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• Update On Enzo Amore’s Status Following Hospitalization, News On Strowman’s Condition, Styles vs Zayn Preview

  02-01-2018 03:28
  As noted, WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore, who was set to defend his title on Raw tonight, was hospitalized earlier today, as Amore posted a photo of himself hooked up to an IV at a Miami medical facility.
  Nia Jax confirmed on Raw tonight that Enzo’s illness will prevent him from competing in his Title match, and the bout has been postponed. No word yet on when Enzo will be cleared to return to the ring, but WWE did announce he is battling the flu, the same illness which kept Braun S
  
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• CM Punk Featured In New WWE Raw Poll, Tony Nese On WWE Main Event This Week, Big E’s New Year’s ‘Regressions’

  02-01-2018 02:47
  WWE.com has published a new poll asking fans to vote on their favorite WWE Raw moment of all-time, and interestingly, one of the choices is “CM Punk delivers a message to the WWE Universe (June 27, 2011)”. Below are some of the other poll options:
  John Cena is drafted to Raw (June 6, 2005)
  Triple H crashes Test and Stephanie’s wedding (Nov. 29, 1999)
  Kevin Owens & Chris Jericho host The Festival of Friendship (Feb. 13, 2017)
  Chris Jericho’s Y2J debut in WWE (Aug. 9, 1
  
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• Rules and Number Of Entrants Revealed For Women’s WWE Royal Rumble Match

  02-01-2018 02:34
  WWE Raw kicked off tonight in Miami with General Manager Kurt Angle, and during Angle’s in-ring promo he hyped this month’s WWE Royal Rumble matches.
  Angle confirmed John Cena will be in the men’s Royal Rumble match, and he then shifted gears to the women’s Rumble match. Angle said he spoke with Stephanie McMahon, Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon, and the four agreed “what’s good for the men is good for the women”. Therefore, the women’s Royal Rumble
  
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• How Many Superstars Will Compete In 1st Ever Women’s Rumble Match?

  02-01-2018 02:10 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
  Just now on Monday Night RAW General Manager Kurt Angle announced that the women’s Royal Rumble match will feature thirty female Superstars, “just like the men.”
  He also made it clear that the women’s Royal Rumble match will be competed under the exact same rules as the men’s Royal Rumble match.
  Let the speculation begin about which former or yet to debut female Superstars could be competing!
  Related: ‘RAW Top 25 Moments&
  
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• We Ranked the Top 10 Best Wrestlers of the Year; Who Was the Best in 2017?

  02-01-2018 02:01
  2017 was one of the greatest years for in-ring professional wrestling in the history of the business. There are a whole bunch of promotions still struggling to tell consistently entertaining stories, but one thing that can’t be argued is the actual work rate and quality of the matches put on between those ropes is approaching an industry high golden age.
  The following ten names represent the best of the best in terms of the matches they had throughout 2017. It’s worth pointing out th
  
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• RAW Results: Brock Returns, Did Reigns Retain Against Joe?, Balor Teams w/ The Club, Bliss v Asuka, Enzo Has The Flu, Braun v 2 Men, More

  02-01-2018 02:00 via mandatory.com
  Here are abbreviated results for the January 1, 2017 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.
  You can find WWE.com’s full, in-depth coverage by clicking HERE.
  WrestleZone’s normal RAW live coverage, as provided by Lovell Porter, will resume next Monday night.
  We encourage you to continue your discussion about tonight’s show in the comments section below, the WZ Forums or the WZ Facebook Discussion Group.
  Raw General Manager Kurt Angle announces the rules of the Women’s Royal Rum
  
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• RAW Discussion Thread: The Beast Returns To RAW, Reigns Defends IC Title Against Joe, Cedric Gets Shot At Enzo, Jordan & Rollins, More

  02-01-2018 02:00 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone’s staff has New Year’s Day off. We will have RAW’s results up on the site shortly after RAW goes off the air.Please feel free to continue your RAW discussion in the comments section below, the WZ Forums or the WZ FB Discussion Group!
  WWE.com has put up their official WWE Monday Night RAW Preview.
  Tonight’s episode of RAW will be held from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL.
  Below are the Quick Hits they are looking at going in to tonight’s episode
  
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• ‘RAW Top 25 Moments’ Special Announced: Fan Voting Revealed, CM Punk Moment Included, Air Date, More

  02-01-2018 01:44 via mandatory.com
  WWE.com has a poll running right now asking the WWE Universe, “What is your favorite Monday Night Raw moment?”
  A WWE Network special will air on January 15th immediately following RAW counting down the following moments based on the fan voting results:
  John Cena is drafted to Raw (June 6, 2005)Triple H crashes Test and Stephanie’s wedding (Nov. 29, 1999)Bubba Ray Dudley powerbombs Mae Young off the stage (March 13, 2000)Lita and Trish Stratus main-event Raw (Dec. 6, 2004)Kevin
  
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