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• Nia Jax Says She’s ‘NOT Apart Of Titus Worldwide’, Superstars Appearing On Nickelodeon’s Paradise Run

  05-01-2018 22:51 via mandatory.com
  A model walks the runway during the Dia&Co fashion show and industry panel at the CURVYcon at Metropolitan Pavilion West on September 8, 2017 in New York City.
  Nia Jax Says She’s ‘NOT Apart Of Titus Worldwide’
  Nia Jax has shared the following on Twitter commenting on getting paired with Titus Worldwide’s Apollo Crews in the upcoming WWE Mixed Match Challenge:Let’s get a couple things clear…I am NOT, I repeat NOT apart of #TitusWorldwide & I am actuall
  
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• Natalya On Possible Surprise Entrants in the Women’s Royal Rumble, Bret Hart’s Reaction to Her Entering the Match

  05-01-2018 22:31
  WWE Smackdown Live star Natalya has published a new blog for the Calgary Sun, and below is an excerpt from the piece which looks at the inaugural WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match.
  Two weeks ago, on Monday Night Raw, Stephanie McMahon announced the historic first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match will take place on January 28. To say I was excited would be an understatement. I can’t begin to describe how important this match is for the entire WWE Women’s division. It’s h
  
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• Eight WWE Stars to Watch in 2018, #1 Contenders Match Set for WWE NXT, Mike Kanellis Responds to Fan Criticism

  05-01-2018 22:27
  WWE has released the above video.
  These eight Superstars from Raw, SmackDown LIVE and NXT are looking to make a major impact in WWE in 2018.
  #1 Contenders Match Set for WWE NXT
  The January 17th edition of WWE NXT will feature a number one contenders match to the NXT Tag Team Titles. The match will feature The Authors of Pain vs The Street Profits, with the winners facing The Undisputed Era at NXT Takeover Philadelphia.
  Read Also: Complete WWE NXT TV Taping Results From 1/4 – Three Wee
  
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• How Likely Is It Bullet Club Appears In The Rumble?, Bruce Prichard Promises No Nudity At Barclay’s Show

  05-01-2018 21:54 via mandatory.com
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  How Likely Is It Bullet Club Appears In The Rumble?
  A fan asked Dave Meltzer on Twitter what the likelihood is that the some of the Bullet Club debuts in the Royal Rumble at the end of the month.
  You can find Dave’s response, epically shooting down the idea, below:About the same percentage chance of Martians attacking the Earth before the Rumble and declaring their entry and Vince not having the power to stop them. https://t.co/PvxdPz
  
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• How Many Tickets Did NJPW Sell For WK12?, Mike Kanellis Responds To Fan Calling Him A ‘Failure’, Jimmy & Naomi Celebrate Being Partners (Video)

  05-01-2018 21:39 via mandatory.com
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  How Many Tickets Did NJPW Sell For Wrestle Kingdom 12?
  Dave Meltzer is reporting on F4Wonline.com that New Japan Pro Wrestling sold 34,995 tickets for Wrestle Kingdom 12.
  That is nearly a sell out for the Tokyo Dome and is the biggest crowd for a pro wrestling event in Japan in fifteen years.
  Related: Tensions Boil Over Between Kenny Omega & Cody Rhodes At NJPW New Year’s Dash; Cody Comments (Video)
  Mike Kanellis Responds To Fan Calling Him A &
  
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• Natalya On The 1st Ever Women’s Rumble Match, Possible Surprise Entrants, The Harts’ Rumble History, More

  05-01-2018 21:19 via mandatory.com
  BEVERLY HILLS, CA – AUGUST 13: WWE Diva Natalya attends the WWE SummerSlam press conference at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
  WWE Smackdown Live Superstar Natalya has penned her latest column for the Calgary Sun.
  You can find the full column HERE. We have included some highlights below.
  Related: Natalya Enters Women’s Rumble Match (Video)
  On her reaction to the news that the 2018 Royal Rumble will feature
  
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• Natalya On The 1st Ever Women’s Rumble Match, Possible Surprise Entrants, Harts’ Rumble History, More

  05-01-2018 21:19 via mandatory.com
  BEVERLY HILLS, CA – AUGUST 13: WWE Diva Natalya attends the WWE SummerSlam press conference at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
  WWE Smackdown Live Superstar Natalya has penned her latest column for the Calgary Sun.
  You can find the full column HERE. We have included some highlights below.
  Related: Natalya Enters Women’s Rumble Match (Video)
  On her reaction to the news that the 2018 Royal Rumble will feature
  
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• Heath Slater Gets Trapped In An Airplane Bathroom (Video), Which Rumble Entrant So Far Has The Best Shot?

  05-01-2018 20:49 via mandatory.com
  Heath Slater Gets Trapped In An Airplane Bathroom
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Find out why 2018 did not start in embarrassing fashion for Raw Superstar Heath Slater. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.com Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1i64OdTRelated:
  Which Announced Rumble Entrant Has The Best Shot?
  WWE.com has a poll up right now asking the WWE Universe, “Of those announced thus far, which Superstar is most likely to win the men
  
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• Heath Slater Gets Trapped In An Airplane Bathroom (Video), Which Rumble Entrant Has The Best Shot?

  05-01-2018 20:49 via mandatory.com
  Heath Slater Gets Trapped In An Airplane Bathroom
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Find out why 2018 did not start in embarrassing fashion for Raw Superstar Heath Slater. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.com Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1i64OdTRelated:
  Which Announced Rumble Entrant Has The Best Shot?
  WWE.com has a poll up right now asking the WWE Universe, “Of those announced thus far, which Superstar is most likely to win the men
  
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• Nia Jax’s WWE MMC Partner Revealed and She Is Not Happy, WWE On Heath Slater Getting Trapped in an Airplane (Videos)

  05-01-2018 20:31
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Cathy Kelley looking at Heath Slater kicking off his 2018 being trapped in an airplane.
  Find out why 2018 did not start in embarrassing fashion for Raw Superstar Heath Slater.
  Read Also: Heath Slater On His Wrestling School, Success Of Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre, Free Agent Storyline
  Nia Jax’s WWE MMC Partner Revealed and She Is Not Happy
  WWE has also released the following video featuring WWE Raw GM Kurt Angle announcing Nia Jax will be
  
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• 6th WWE MMC Pairing Revealed; Enzo’s Replacement Confirmed

  05-01-2018 20:26 via mandatory.com
  WWE has released the above video on-line featuring RAW General Manager Kurt Angle revealing that he has paired up Nia Jax and Apollo Crews, Enzo’s replacement, for the upcoming Mixed Match Challenge.
  WWE.com has also released an article looking at the pairing. You can read it HERE, we have included an excerpt below:
  Crews has found new life since aligning himself with Titus Worldwide, as the partnership has armed the grappler with a great deal of momentum. Crews replaces Enzo Amore in the
  
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• ROH Exec On If WWE Upstaged Them With Women’s Royal Rumble Match, Mandy Leon Talks Women of Honor Tournament

  05-01-2018 20:25
  Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff and roster member Mandy Leon recently spoke with Chuck Carroll of CBS Local Sports, to discuss the upcoming Women of Honor Tournament and the current state of women’s wrestling in ROH. As noted, the Women of Honor tournament will officially begin on January 20th in Nashville, and below are some interview highlights.
  Mandy Leon on the goal of the upcoming Women of Honor tournament and evolving the division:
  “The main goal was to get the title here and have a
  
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• NJPW Announces On-Sale Date For Long Beach Shows, Nia Tells Bella Twins About Her Dating Disaster

  05-01-2018 20:19 via mandatory.com
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  NJPW Announces On-Sale Date For Long Beach Shows
  NJPW has released the following info via NJPW1972.com about their upcoming “Strong Style Evolved” shows in Long Beach, CA:NJPW’s next event in the USA: STRONG STYLE EVOLVED! Tickets on sale 1/29 10AM (PST) /1PM (EST)!New Japan Pro-Wrestling is coming back to Los Angeles, this time even bigger than before! Get ready for STRONG STYLE EVOLVED!
  Ticket Sales Start Date/Time
  1/29 10AM (PST) /1PM (EST)
  Of
  
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• ROH Title Holder Teases WWE Debut?, Jim Cornette On Why He Will Not Attend Wrestling Events, Ryder Hypes Match

  05-01-2018 20:05
  Above is the latest edition of “The Jim Cornette Experience”, featuring host Jim Cornette explaining why he will no longer attend pro wrestling events.
  Listen to the Jim Cornette Experience each Thursday and Jim Cornette’s Drive Thru each Monday on iTunes, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, and everywhere else podcasts are available!
  ROH Title Holder Teases WWE Debut?
  Ring of Honor Television Champion Silas Young has teased a possible WWE signing with the following, cryptic
  
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• Justin Credible On Help From DDP After Relapse, Not Being Able to Adapt to WWE, X-Pac On Brian Pillman Jr’s Debut

  05-01-2018 19:57
  Former WWE and ECW star Justin Credible was the special guest on this week’s “X-Pac 12360” show, and below are some interview highlights. You can watch the entire show in the video player above.
  Sean ‘X-Pac’ Waltman Talks About Brian Pillman Jr’s Wrestling Debut:
  “That’s his name man, he was born the son of Brian Pillman, and he lost his father really way to early, carry your dad’s name and carry it proud. And get whatever advantage you can g
  
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• Tyler Bate v Pete Dunne UK Title Match: Takeover Chicago (Full Match), Photo Gallery Of RAW Tag Team Champs, Watch 1-2-3 Kid Beat Razor

  05-01-2018 19:28 via mandatory.com
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  Tyler Bate v Pete Dunne UK Title Match: Takeover Chicago
  WWE has released the following full match on-line:
  The Bruiserweight lives up to his nickname as he delivers a bruising attack on Tyler Bate in their WWE United Kingdom Championship Match: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.I can’t praise this match enough. I was there live for it and it was easily one of the best matches I’ve ever seen live. If you haven’t watched it yet now’s
  
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• News On Upcoming Impact TV Tapings, ROH TV Taping Matches Revealed, Watch Taya & Johnny Impact’s NYE Party (Video)

  05-01-2018 19:28
  Ring of Honor has announced the following bouts for its first TV tapings of 2018 taking place on January 20th in Nashville:
  -ROH Champion Dalton Castle vs. Punishment Martinez
  -ROH Six Man Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks & Hangman Page vs. So Cal Uncensored
  -ROH Tag Team Champions The Motor City Machineguns vs. Best Friends
  -Shane Taylor vs Marty Scurrl
  -Cody Rhodes vs. Matt Taven
  -Jay Lethal vs. Flip Gordon
  News On Upcoming Impact TV Tapings
  As noted, Impact Wrestling will be holding a s
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 46; 2nd Annual RRR Awards, Bold 2018 Predictions

  05-01-2018 19:21
  
  
  It’s the 2nd Annual RRR Awards! Dan, Jason, & Wil look back on 2017, and make bold predictions for 2018! Listen here:https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rynowrestlingreview/Episode+46.mp3Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
  The post Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 46; 2nd Annual RRR Awards, Bold 2018 Predictions appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• First Upcoming WWE 205 Live House Show Event Canceled

  05-01-2018 19:13
  As noted, WWE has scheduled to kickoff WWE 205 Live house show events the weekend of January 19th, in Kingston, Rhode Island, however, the first event has been canceled.
  According to the ticketing website for The Ryan Center in Kingston, the event has been canceled as per the following announcement. The event was scheduled to be headlined by Enzo Amore vs Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Title with special guest referee Nia Jax. The event was also set to feature Hideo Itami vs Jack Gal
  
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• Cesaro On Superhuman Feat of Strength, Koko B. Ware Sings (Videos), Who Will Shayna Baszler Face in NXT Debut?

  05-01-2018 19:04
  As noted, WWE NXT star Shayna Baszler will make her NXT in-ring debut on next week’s edition of the show, and she will be facing Dakota Kai.
  Kai was a participant in last year’s WWE Mae Young Classic, during which she made it all the way to the quarterfinals before being eliminated by tournament winner Kairi Sane.
  You can read our complete spoiler report from last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings at Center Stage in Atlanta at this link.
  Read Also: Updated WWE NXT Takeover Philad
  
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• Another Real Life Couple Announced As WWE Mixed Match Challenge Team

  05-01-2018 18:58
  WWE has announced real life couple Jimmy Uso and Naomi will team up for the WWE Mixed Match Challenge show, which now features Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss, Finn Balor and Sasha Banks, Bobby Roode and Charlotte Flair, and Rusev and Lana.
  General Manager Daniel Bryan has revealed that SmackDown Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso will team up with his wife Naomi in the unprecedented WWE Mixed Match Challenge tournament on Facebook Watch.
  Both brilliant competitors possess
  
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• WWE 205 Live Event On January 19th Cancelled; Refunds Being Offered

  05-01-2018 18:56 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage
  The Ryan Center in Kingston, RI has posted the following on their tickets page announcing that the 205 Live event they were set to host on January 19th has been cancelled:
  WWE 205 Live Tour scheduled for Friday, January 19th at 7:30 PM at the Ryan Center on the campus of the University of Rhode Island has been cancelled. All tickets for the Friday, January 19th show at the Ryan Center show will be fully refunded.
  The Ryan Center Box Office is open Monday-Friday 10
  
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• Zack Ryder Says WWE Has ‘Big Plans’ For Mojo (Video), WWE’s 8 Superstars To Watch In 2018, Watch RAW’s 1996 Intro w/ Modern-Day Superstars

  05-01-2018 18:47 via mandatory.com
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  Zack Ryder Says WWE Has ‘Big Plans’ For Mojo
  Zack Ryder has shared the following video on Twitter commenting on his US Championship tournament match this Tuesday on Smackdown Live against Mojo Rawley:This Tuesday on #SDLive I have the opportunity to get one step closer to becoming a 2 Time US Champion! You know it…I know it…THEY know it! pic.twitter.com/lH6axigZBn
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) January 5, 2018Related: Cody Comments On Za
  
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• Another Husband & Wife Duo Paired Up For WWE Mixed Match Challenge

  05-01-2018 18:33 via mandatory.com
  WWE has released the above video on-line featuring Smackdown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan announcing that he’s paired up real life married couple Jimmy Uso and Naomi for the WWE Mixed Match Challenge.
  WWE.com also has an article up looking at their pairing. You can read it HERE, we have included an excerpt below:
  Both brilliant competitors possess dynamic personalities and have an explosive in-ring style. Jimmy is battled-tested as a tag team specialist, not only as one-half of the r
  
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• Cody Rhodes Comments On Tension Between Him and Kenny Omega, New U.S. Title Challenger Set for Omega?

  05-01-2018 18:18
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has issued the following clip from today’s New Year Dash event, which featured tension between top Bullet Club members Cody Rhodes and Kenny Omega.Tensions boil over once again within the #BulletClub, as @CodyRhodes and @KennyOmegamanX have a heated exchange over how to attend to unfinished business! Watch Now（English Commentary）︎https://t.co/fEh4jA7fML#njpw #njpwworld #njdash pic.twitter.com/GHO6MqLyn6
  — njpwworld (@njpwworld) January 5,
  
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• NJPW Star Rejects Offer To Join Bullet Club, Sets Up Omega’s Next IWGP US Title Challenger? (Video)

  05-01-2018 17:45 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Jay White
  Following last night’s in-ring dispute between Bullet Club leader Kenny Omega and Bullet Club member Cody Rhodes there was a moment where Omega decided the best way to ease tensions in the group was to welcome a new member to the group.
  Omega then called out “Switchblade” Jay White, put him over and offered him a Bullet Club shirt.
  White accepted the shirt, tried to “too sweet” everyone (something they don’t do anymor
  
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• Mick Foley Reveals Advice He Gave to Braun Strowman, How WWE Can Create New Stars, Women’s Rumble Challenges

  05-01-2018 17:41
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley recently spoke with NBC Sports and below are some interview highlights:
  The Raw 25th anniversary show is another chance for WWE to celebrate their past by bringing back some of the all-time greats, but when thinking ahead to the future, I don’t know if something like this will be possible when say, the Raw 50th anniversary show happens, because none of the stars on today’s roster, besides John Cena, seem to be able to break through the glass ceiling
  
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• More On John Cena’s Upcoming WWE Schedule, Watch Latest Dunne vs Bate UK Title Match, 1996 Raw Intro Mashup Video

  05-01-2018 17:30
  As we noted earlier today, John Cena is now being advertised as making a “special guest appearance” at this year’s WWE Fastlane PPV, taking place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on March 11th. You can check out the announcement below.
  Cena is also being advertised for the Raw show after Royal Rumble, as well as the following week’s Raw, and is also being listed for the WWE Elimination Chamber PPV on February 25th and the following night’s Raw, meaning he w
  
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• Tensions Boil Over Between Kenny Omega & Cody Rhodes At NJPW New Year’s Dash; Cody Comments (Video)

  05-01-2018 17:26 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the following clip from last night’s New Year’s Dash show featuring Bullet Club leader Kenny Omega getting physical with Bullet Club member Cody Rhodes after arguing about how to handle their beat down of Kota Ibushi:Tensions boil over once again within the #BulletClub, as @CodyRhodes and @KennyOmegamanX have a heated exchange over how to attend to unfinished business! Watch Now（English Commentary）▶&
  
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• 1/5 PW Morning Report: Wrestle Kingdom 12 & New Year Dash Recaps, Jericho’s Future, Morning Show Returns & More

  05-01-2018 17:25
  Mike Killam is back from the brink of death (or rather, a serious case of bronchitis) for the first PW Morning Show of 2018. He recaps an incredible Wrestle Kingdom 12 event from the Tokyo Dome, as well as NJPW’s annual New Year Dash show, talks the future of Chris Jericho in Japan, the Miz returning to Monday Night Raw, Daniel Bryan potentially being cleared for WrestleMania and more.
  You can check out the show in the player above, and of course you can also connect with us on iTunes, St
  
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• How a Cris Cyborg WWE Run Benefits Both Her and The UFC

  05-01-2018 17:17
  Last Saturday at UFC 219, the scorecard read: 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47 giving Cris Cyborg a unanimous decision victory over an opponent many believed to be her toughest and perhaps, only real test, Holly Holm. Now, with no clear challenger in sight, it may be time for Cyborg and UFC to reconsider a run in the WWE.One thing that is very evident in the UFC right now is the lack of superstars. Retirement has come earlier than expected for Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor just made a hundred million doll
  
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• Ring Of Honor’s The Kingdom Reveal Their Plans For 2018 (Video)

  05-01-2018 17:15 via mandatory.com
  The above video features an exclusive promo from ROH’s The Kingdom revealing their plans for 2018!
  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 ROH Global Wars: Chicago can be found below:ROH Gl
  
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• Jack Swagger Teases Announcement, Christy Hemme Undergoing Surgery, NJPW Releases Wrestle Kingdom 12 Videos

  05-01-2018 17:10
  Former WWE star Jack Swagger has teased the following on Twitter:Just got confirmation, I will make a huge announcement on Monday.
  — You Dont Know Jack (@RealJackSwagger) January 4, 2018
  Read Also: Swagger Reveals Donald Trump Idea He Pitched to Vince, Talks WWE Not Pushing ‘We the People’, Bellator
  As noted, Swagger, real name Jake Hager, has signed a deal to fight in Bellator MMA. Hager will compete at heavyweight and is expected to debut in 2018. Hager commented on the
  
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• Sami Zayn Calls AJ Styles ‘A Very Athletic Baby’; John Cena Advertised For More Upcoming WWE Events

  05-01-2018 17:01 via mandatory.com
  DUESSELDORF, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 22: Sami Zayn arrives during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Sami Zayn Calls AJ Styles ‘A Very Athletic Baby’
  Sami Zayn has posted the following on Twitter commenting on his and Kevin Owens‘ handicap match against WWE Champion AJ Styles at the Royal Rumble:AJ: *loses to Kevin Owens cleanly*AJ: *loses to Sami Zayn, clean as a whistle*
  A
  
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• More on Rockstar Spud’s WWE Status, Matches for Tonight’s WWE Main Event, Best Behind-the-Scenes Raw Photos

  05-01-2018 17:00
  Above is the latest edition of “I’m with Spud”, with host Rockstar Spud and special guest Hornswoggle. The episode will be the last in the web series, further hinting at Spud’s imminent WWE debut.
  Read Also: Backstage News On Why Spud Requested His Release From Impact Wrestling
  As noted, Spud has been backstage at WWE events for the past few weeks, and at last word he is set to debut with the Cruiserweight division. The current plan in WWE, in order to bolster viewer
  
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• Corbin Shoots Hard On Troll Who Insulted His Hair, Foley Reflects On Huge RAW Moment, Will AJ Styles Be WWE Champ After The Royal Rumble?

  05-01-2018 16:38 via mandatory.com
  MADISON, IL – JUNE 17: WWE superstar Baron Corbin looks on during the per-race festivities for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Drivin’ for Linemen 200 on June 17, 2017, at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  Corbin Shoots Hard On Troll Who Insulted His Hair
  Baron Corbin has posted the following on Twitter responding to a fan who insulted his hair:Why do people who look like this, always try to insult some one
  
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• Pentagon Jr. Meet and Greet Added to MLW Zero Hour in Orlando Next Week

  05-01-2018 16:29
  MLW has issued the following:
  PENTA EL ZERO M MEET & GREET ADDED TO MLW ZERO HOUR IN ORLANDO THIS THURSDAY
  ORLANDO – By popular demand, MLW has added a special MLW: Zero Hour meet and greet with one of the hottest attractions in all of pro wrestling: Penta El Zero M (formally known as Pentagon Jr.).
  The iconic luchador will be available for photo opportunities and autographs prior to the start of MLW: Zero Hour, starting at 6pm at Gilt Nightclub in Orlando on January 11t
  
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• Who Will Replace Enzo Amore in WWE MMC?, Baron Corbin Trashes Another Fan on Twitter, Hornswoggle On WWE Video

  05-01-2018 16:25
  WWE has announced Titus Worldwide member Apollo Crews will be replacing Enzo Amore in the WWE Mixed Match Challenge. Enzo was pulled by Raw GM Kurt Angle due to his recent illness which kept him off Raw this week.
  Read Also: Raw Stars React to WWE MMC Pairing, Bayley Not a Fan of the Decision
  Baron Corbin Trashes Another Fan on Twitter
  Baron Corbin is at it again on Twitter, as he recently responded to another fan who make a crack at his hair, something fans online have been doing for quite
  
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• Updated WWE NXT Takeover Philadelphia Card Following TV Tapings *Spoilers*

  05-01-2018 16:17
  As noted, WWE NXT held a TV taping last night at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia, and the tapings will take the show up until NXT Takeover Philadelphia on January 27th, the night before the WWE Royal Rumble PPV. You can check out our full spoiler report from last night’s tapings at this link.
  Below is the updated card coming out of last night’s tapings:
  NXT Championship Match:-Andrade “Cien” Almas (c) vs Johnny Gargano
  NXT Tag Team Championship Match:-The Authors of Pain
  
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• Chris Jericho Attacks Tetsuya Naito At NJPW New Year’s Dash (Video)

  05-01-2018 16:16 via mandatory.com
  LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 24: Chris Jericho hosts the Loudwire Music Awards at The Novo by Microsoft on October 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harmony Gerber/Getty Images)
  Last night’s NJPW New Year Dash special featured a surprise appearance from Chris Jericho who attacked Tetsuya Naito from behind.
  This would seem to indicate that Jericho is not done with NJPW yet as a match between Jericho and Naito seems likely at some point. It is worth noting that Jericho does n
  
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• E&C Pod Of Awesomeness Guests Confirmed, David Starr On Streaming, El Ligero Hosting Training Session

  05-01-2018 15:03
  Edge and Christian have confirmed their guests for this week’s episode of E&C Pod Of Awesomeness which features former WWE Superstars.
  The first episode of 2018 features Shane Helms (f.k.a The Hurricane) and regular guest and friend of the hosts, Tommy Dreamer.Now on @EandCPod we bring in 2018 with a menagerie of madness, a quilt of quirkiness, a smorgasbord of stupidness. It’s @ShaneHelmsCom & @THETOMMYDREAMER @Christian4Peeps and myself talking about.. a bunch of stuff. And
  
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• Chris Jericho Attacks Top NJPW Star at Today’s Korakuen Hall Show, Major Update on His Future w/ the Company

  05-01-2018 14:44
  It looks like Chris Jericho will be sticking around New Japan Pro Wrestling for more than just a single match, after his rivalry with Kenny Omega came to head in a brutal No Disqualification match at Wrestle Kingdom 12.
  In the closing moments of Friday’s NJPW New Year Dash, an annual show similar to WWE’s popular “Raw After WrestleMania” episode, Jericho made a surprise appearance following the main event to attack Tetsuya Naito. The two were eventually pulled apart by a
  
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• Main Event Results *Spoilers*: Cruiserweights In Action

  05-01-2018 14:33
  This week’s episode of WWE Main Event features two matches, with two members of Titus Worldwide in action. The episode has one match from the cruiserweight division and one from the women’s division.
  Below are the results from the taping, courtesy of PWInsider.com:
  (1) Dana Brooke def. Mickie James
  (2) Akira Tozawa def. Tony Nese
  According to the report, former WWE Cruiserweight Champion, Tozawa, was very well received by the live crowd whilst Nese played up to the crowd, making it a
  
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• Dalton Castle Wants To Hibernate, Gabriel Kidd Praises Wrestle Kingdom 12, PROGRESS Re-Stock Merch

  05-01-2018 14:21
  Current Ring Of Honor Champion, Dalton Castle has tweeted about the idea of hibernation, something that he thinks seems like a good idea.Hibernating seems like a pretty sweet gig.
  — Dalton Castle (@theDALTONcastle) January 5, 2018Read Also: Finn Balor’s WWE Mixed Match Challenge Partner Revealed
  Gabriel Kidd Praises Wrestle Kingdom 12
  The UK independent wrestler, Gabriel Kidd has tweeted his praise for the standard of wrestling in New Japan Pro Wrestling following Wrestle K
  
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• NJPW New Year Dash Results (1/5): Naito Seeks Revenge, Trouble Brewing in Bullet Club, Switchblade Strikes & More

  05-01-2018 13:52
  NJPW returned to Korakuen Hall today for their annual Wrestle Kingdom fallout show, New Year Dash, which was filled with memorable moments that will set the tone going forward in 2018.
  For those news to the NJPW product, New Year Dash takes place every year on January 5th, one night after the Tokyo Dome. The show is similar to WWE’s “Raw After WrestleMania” with matches playing off the drama of Wrestle Kingdom, lots of story-driven segments to set up future main events, and gen
  
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• NJPW New Year’s Dash Results (1/5)- LIVE IN PROGRESS

  05-01-2018 10:12 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  New Japan Pro Wrestling presents NJPW New Year’s Dash, LIVE from Korakuen Hall.
  The show is set to begin at 4:30am EST on njpwworld.com…
  FIRST MATCH: Ren Narita, Tetsuhiro Yagi, Shota Umino & Tomoyuki Oka vs. Manabu Nakanishi, Yuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan
  Young Lions rush Tenzan. Oka bodyslams Tenzan and the Lions drop all kinds of elbows. Nakanishi tags in and focuses on Yagi. Kojima tags in and gets some offe
  
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• NJPW New Year’s Dash Results 1/5 (Jericho Strikes, New Six Man Tag Champs Crowned, LIJ vs. CHAOS, Kenny Omega Seeks Unity & MORE).

  05-01-2018 10:12 via mandatory.com
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  New Japan Pro Wrestling presents NJPW New Year’s Dash, LIVE from Korakuen Hall.
  The show is set to begin at 4:30am EST on njpwworld.com…
  FIRST MATCH: Ren Narita, Tetsuhiro Yagi, Syota Umino & Tomoyuki Oka vs. Manabu Nakanishi, Yuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan
  Young Lions rush Tenzan. Oka bodyslams Tenzan and the Lions drop all kinds of elbows. Nakanishi tags in and focuses on Yagi. Kojima tags in and gets some offe
  
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• Rusev Expresses His WWE MMC Feelings In Song (Video), Daniel Bryan Appearance Nixed, WWE 2K18 Issues Crash Fix

  05-01-2018 05:15
  Above is a new video featuring Rusev and Lana reacting to their pairing for the WWE Mixed Match Challenge. During the video, Rusev is overwhelmed with excitement, so he decides to sing his feelings to Lana, serenading her with a “Lana is the best” tune.
  Read Also: Balor & Banks Name Their WWE MMC Team, Superstars On MMC Pairings (Videos)
  Daniel Bryan Appearance Nixed
  WWE Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan was scheduled to appear at the World of Wheels event in Chattanooga, Tennesee o
  
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• Matt Hardy Assisting Kane’s Campaign, Sasha Banks Names Her Top 5 Video Games, New Chad Gable Training Video

  05-01-2018 04:57
  Above and below are new UpUpDownDown videos.
  Chef Austin Creed is cooking up a whole lotta fun as he heads to the digital kitchen to whip up a slew of great meals in Battle Chef Brigade!
  SASHA BANKS a.k.a. The Boss drops by UpUpDownDown again to run down her Top 5 favorite video games! As a product of the 90’s, what LEGIT games will Boss namedrop from the epic Nintendo 64 and PlayStation consoles?
  
  Matt Hardy Assisting Kane’s Campaign
  WWE star Kane, real name Glenn Jacobs, wh
  
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• Complete WWE NXT TV Taping Results From 1/4 – Three Weeks Worth of Spoilers Heading Into Takeover

  05-01-2018 04:38
  The following are complete SPOILER-filled results from this Thursday’s NXT television taping event at Center Stage in Atlanta, GA. The episodes will begin airing on Wednesday, January 10th and will take us through the NXT Takeover Philadelphia live special on January 27th.
  Dark MatchCandice LeRae def. Vanessa Borne
  Dark MatchKassius Ohno def. Raul Mendoza
  (1) Shayna Baszler def. Dakota Kai
  (2) Lars Sullivan def. Lio Rush
  – Sullivan called out Killian Dain before and after continuing
  
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