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• Tony Schiavone Comments On His Return To Commentary, Praises MLW Talent, Explains Why WWE Commentary Is Overproduced

  11-01-2018 23:39 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: MLW Wrestling
  Tony Schiavone recently spoke with Scott Fishman for the Miami Herald while promoting tonight’s MLW Zero Hour event in Orlando; you can read a few highlights below:
  Tony Schiavone talks about his return to wrestling commentary with MLW: 
  “I was wondering if my voice would hold out. The good thing was and is Rich is doing the play-by-play, and I’m doing the color commentary. So, I can rely on him for a lot of the stuff. I don’t think I&rsqu
  
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• Kenny Omega On Roman Reigns Claiming He’s The World’s Best In-Ring Performer, How UK Fans Can Watch the WWE MMC

  11-01-2018 23:26
  NJPW star Kenny Omega recently spoke with Bleacher Report, and during the interview, Omega was asked about Roman Reigns recently claiming he is the best wrestler in the world. Omega offered the following response:“I don’t know if Roman was put up to saying a comment like that from a social media team or if it was something that he consciously thought of himself,” Omega told Bleacher Report. “But I thought it was pretty smart of him to do—to say—that, because i
  
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• Kenny Omega Responds To Roman Reigns’ “Best In-Ring Performer” Comments, Being Discouraged About Crosspromotional Matches

  11-01-2018 23:13 via mandatory.com
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  Kenny Omega recently spoke with Bleacher Report; you can read a few highlights below:
  Kenny Omega comments on Roman Reigns calling himself the best in-ring performer today on Straight To The Source: “I don’t know if Roman was put up to saying a comment like that from a social media team or if it was something that he consciously thought of himself. But I thought it was pretty smart of him to do—to say—that, because it became instantaneously
  
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• Enzo Amore Says Ronda Rousey Is In For A ‘Rude Awakening’ In WWE

  11-01-2018 22:55 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage
  TMZ recently caught up with Enzo Amore, who commented on the rumors of Ronda Rousey making a run at a career in WWE.
  Enzo talked about his recent eye injury and still being Cruiserweight Champion, then was asked about the talk about Ronda Rousey coming to WWE:She’s in for a rude awakening. I mean, MMA is MMA. I ain’t hatin’ on MMA whatsoever, I respect what they do so much. You ever been put through a table, slammed on concrete? It’s a diff
  
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• More Details On John Cena’s Relationship With Nickelodeon; Cena Comments On His Roles On Two New Shows, Kid’s Choice Return

  11-01-2018 22:44 via mandatory.com
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  As noted earlier today, John Cena’s big announcement actually ended up being several big announcements related to him working more with Nickelodeon on two new series and returning as Kids Choice Awards host.
  John Cena’s Big Announcement(s) Revealed, Xavier Woods Releases Archived Victory Over Jinder Mahal
  Variety is reporting the new announcements are part of a larger, expanded partnership between the network and Cena, who will also serve as executiv
  
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• Mixed Match Challenge To Air On WWE Network In The United Kingdom, WWE To Pay Tribute To Dr Martin Luther King Jr On RAW (Video)

  11-01-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
  Mixed Match Challenge
  Mirror is reporting WWE fans in the UK will still be able to watch the upcoming Mixed Match Challenge series despite not having Facebook Watch available to them yet.
  The report notes fans will be able to catch the new series, which kicks off this Tuesday after Smackdown Live airs, but it comes with a catch — they have to wait until it airs on WWE Network on Thursday night, January 18th at 10 p.m. (with a 3 a.m. start in the UK).
  WWE Reveals Official Brackets For Mixe
  
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• Impact Making Change To Grand Title Matches, Aries Praises New Management, NWA Taping Match at The Impact Zone

  11-01-2018 22:22
  As noted, changes are being made within Impact Wrestling as Don Callis and Scott D’Amore have taken over as the new Creative Executives in the company, and one of the changes is the scrapping of the six-sided ring in favor of the traditional four-sided ring. That change debuted at last night’s TV tapings in Orlando.
  Another change taking place is that Impact will be doing away with the concept of judges and rounds for Impact Grand Championship matches. The Grand Title bouts will now
  
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• Candice LeRae Reportedly Signs Contract With WWE, What Are The Most Ridiculous WWE Royal Rumble Eliminations? (Video)

  11-01-2018 22:16 via mandatory.com
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  Candice LeRae
  Squared Circle Sirens is reporting Candice LeRae has signed a contract with WWE after passing her medical testing recently.
  LeRae has reportedly signed a developmental deal with WWE and will start working at the WWE Performance Center in the next few weeks. LeRae has already appeared on WWE programming including a spot in this summer’s Mae Young Classic, and has appeared on recent NXT TV tapings, including last week’s round of TV tapings
  
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• REWIND: WWE Royal Rumble 2003 Review – The One Where an Old Man Was Humped to Death

  11-01-2018 21:50
  WWE Royal Rumble 2003
  Date: January 19, 2003Location: Boston, MASponsor: Playstation 2Attendance: 15,338Commentary: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler (Raw), Michael Cole & Taz (Smackdown)The year is 2003.
  In the wake of the Attitude Era, the dust has finally settled on the acquisitions of WCW and ECW, and to compensate for a rapidly expanding talent pool the stars of Raw and Smackdown have been divided into two unique, exclusive rosters. For the first time WWE’s two flagship shows will compe
  
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• Update On Creative Plans For Kenny Omega & Bullet Club, Omega’s NJPW Status, WK12 & New Year Dash On AXS

  11-01-2018 21:07
  As seen at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 and New Year Dash, tension between Bullet Club members Kenny Omega and Cody Rhodes was teased, setting up a potential match between Omega and Rhodes down the line.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Omega vs Rhodes is indeed the plan, and the bout is likely to take place at the ROH Supercard of Honor XII event on April 7th. If the match does not take place at the ROH event, it’s possible it will be saved for Bullet Club’s “All In&
  
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• Breaking: WWE Reveals Official Brackets For Mixed Match Challenge

  11-01-2018 21:01 via mandatory.com
  WWE has released the above video revealing the official brackets for the upcoming WWE Mixed Match Challenge.
  Below is the full list of announced pairings:
  RAWBraun Strowman & Alexa Bliss
  Finn Balor & Sasha Banks
  Apollo Crews & Nia Jax
  The Miz & Asuka
  Goldust & Alicia Fox
  Elias & BayleySmackdownBobby Roode & Charlotte Flair
  Rusev & Lana
  Jimmy Uso & Naomi
  Sami Zayn & Becky Lynch
  Shinsuke Nakamura & Natalya
  Big E & CarmellaWWE Mixed Match Challenge s
  
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• WWE Mixed Match Challenge Brackets Officially Revealed, Second Chance Fan Vote Match Announced (Video)

  11-01-2018 20:49
  WWE has released the video above, featuring Cathy Kelley revealing the official tournament bracket for the WWE Mixed Match Challenge.
  The following are the first round matches:
  -Finn Balor and Sasha Banks vs Shinsuke Nakamura and Natalya-The Miz and Asuka vs Big E and Carmella-Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss vs Sami Zayn and Becky Lynch-Goldust and Alicia Fox vs Jimmy Uso and Naomi-Elias and Bayley vs Rusev and Lana-Apollo Crews and Nia Jax vs Bobby Roode and Charlotte Flair
  The WWE Mixed Match C
  
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• Charlotte Threatens Riott Squad w/ Pre-Rumble Beat Down, The Rock v Mankind WWE Title Match: RAW ’99

  11-01-2018 20:44 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
  Charlotte Threatens Riott Squad w/ Pre-Rumble Beat Down
  WWE Smackdown Live Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair has posted the following on Twitter responding to a Riott Squad promo that WWE released:Hmm interesting though, @RubyRiottWWE. How about next week @BeckyLynchWWE, @NaomiWWE, and myself give you all a #SDLive beat down.
  Consider it a pre-#RoyalRumble gift from us to the #RiottSquad.https://t.co/8PEfYslS3D
  — Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) Jan
  
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• WWE Questions Lio Rush’s NXT Future After Cryptic Tweet About “Reevaluating” His Career

  11-01-2018 20:40
  NXT newcomer Lio Rush, who garnered a tremendous amount of backstage heat in WWE after he made a comment on Twitter regarding the release of Emma, has now found himself on the losing end of WWE story lines.
  On last night’s edition of NXT, Rush lost another match, this time to Lars Sullivan, and following the bout he was interviewed backstage. During the interview, which you can watch above, Rush talks about reevaluating his career in NXT.
  Rush has since posted the following Tweet, which wa
  
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• Lio Rush Posts Cryptic Tweet Prompting WWE to Ask If Rush’s NXT Run Has Ended

  11-01-2018 20:40
  NXT newcomer Lio Rush, who garnered a tremendous amount of backstage heat in WWE after he made a comment on Twitter regarding the release of Emma, has now found himself on the losing end of WWE story lines.
  On last night’s edition of NXT, Rush lost another match, this time to Lars Sullivan, and following the bout he was interviewed backstage. During the interview, which you can watch above, Rush talks about reevaluating his career in NXT.
  Rush has since posted the following Tweet, which wa
  
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• Latest On Hardy & Nordhom Hatchet Burial, EC3 Releases ‘Important Message’ About His Career (Video)

  11-01-2018 20:33 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Latest On Hardy & Nordhom Burying The Hatchet
  PWInsider.com is reporting that the photo Matt Hardy shared yesterday of him and Impact President Ed Nordholm shaking hands was actually taken about a week before it was posted.
  They speculate that the photo took place in Toronto when Hardy was in town for WWE but that has not been confirmed.
  It’s was also noted that while there may be some kind of signed agreement between Hardy and Nordholm,
  
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• Dakota Kai Update Following NXT Loss, Takeover VIP Packages, WWE 2K18 Rumble Eliminations, New ‘Unboxed’ (Videos)

  11-01-2018 20:31
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  With DX and The Corporation looking on, The Rock and Mankind battle it out for the WWE Championship.
  With the opportunity at the main event of WrestleMania on the line, WWE Superstars will do whatever it takes to eliminate the competition for a chance at the championship! See the many amazing maneuvers Superstars use in WWE 2K18 to force their opponents from the battle!Zack Ryder checks out 2018’s first assortment of Funko WWE Pop! figures, incl
  
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• AXS TV’s Wrestle Kingdom 12 & New Year’s Dash Schedule For ‘New Japan Pro Wrestling’ Over Next 6 Weeks

  11-01-2018 20:18 via mandatory.com
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  AXS TV has released the following:AXS TV ANNOUNCES WRESTLE KINGDOM 12 & NEW YEAR’S DASH SCHEDULE FOR ‘NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING’ OVER THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
  Five-Week Wrestle Kingdom Block Kicks off Friday, Jan. 12 with the Junior Heavyweight and Junior Tag Team Championship Matches
  An Encore Presentation of Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega Airs Feb. 2
  New Year’s Dash Premieres Feb. 16
  Los Angeles (Jan. 11, 2018) – 
  
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• EC3 Open Challenge & More On Impact Tonight, Wrestle Kingdom On AXS Continues, Keith Lee Talks EVOLVE (Video)

  11-01-2018 20:10
  the following matches were taped for this week’s new episode of Impact:
  -Impact Grand Champion EC3 issues an open challenge-Impact Knockouts Champion Laurel Van Ness vs. KC Spinelli
  Also on the show, Eli Drake will issue a Championship address and Dam Lambert will address his win on Impact Wrestling last week, which resulted in James Storm having to leave the company.
  Read Also: Why Impact Wrestling Scrapped the Six Sided Ring and Announced Austin Aries’ Big Title Win, Update on
  
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• Brad Gilmore Gives Updates On Booker T’s Mayoral Campaign, Possibility Of Another Booker WWE Run, Will Booker Be In The Rumble Match?, More

  11-01-2018 20:04 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone is proud to present the following exclusive interview with Reality of Wrestling and Heated Conversations’ Brad Gilmore in conjunction with WZ’s ROW Thursdays campaign.
  You can listen to Brad’s interview in the embedded player at the top of this post or via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  We have included some of Brad’s comments transcribed below. (Please credit WZ for the transcriptions if you use them elsewhere)
  TUNE IN: Booker T’s LIVE Reality Of Wrestli
  
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• 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Headliner Reportedly Confirmed

  11-01-2018 19:42
  As we noted several weeks ago, journalist Brad Shepard reported that Bill Goldberg and The Dudley Boyz were amongst the names being considered for the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2018.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Goldberg has been confirmed to headline this year’s class. The official announcement of Goldberg headlining come as soon as this Monday night on Raw, as tickets for the Hall of Fame Ceremony go on-sale on January 19th, with an internet presale starting on the 17t
  
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• TUNE IN: Booker T’s LIVE Reality Of Wrestling Seminar Tonight At 7:30 PM CST On WrestleZone’s FB Page!

  11-01-2018 19:40 via mandatory.com
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  A reminder that WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be taking over the WrestleZone Facebook page again tonight at 7:30 pm CST with his latest Reality of Wrestling Seminar.
  WrestleZone will be presenting Booker T’s ROW Seminars every Thursday night on WZ’s Facebook page in conjunction with our new ROW Thursdays campaign.
  Each ROW Seminar includes:Insight from Booker T about how he is training his students
  Live in-ring demonstrations
  The
  
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• Backstage Impact Wrestling Meeting Takes Place, Don Callis on Rumors Of Jericho Signing with Impact, New Titles

  11-01-2018 19:36
  As noted, last night was the first Impact Wrestling television taping under new creative Executives Don Callis and Scott D’Amore.
  According to PWInsider.com, a meeting was held backstage prior to the tapings, and the meeting was described as very positive. Talents were given the opportunity to ask management any questions they had about the company and its future.
  Read Also: Why Impact Scrapped the Six Sided Ring and Announced Austin Aries’ Big Title Win, Update on Twitch Deal
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• Update: David Otunga Cleared Of Charges Stemming From Domestic Incident

  11-01-2018 19:29
  As noted, WWE announcer David Otunga and Jennifer Hudson were involved in a domestic incident back in November 2017, and TMZ.com is now reporting police have completed their investigation, and Otunga will face no charges stemming from the incident.
  Read Also: Otunga Issues Statement Denying Jennifer Hudson’s Claims of ‘Abusive and Harassing’ Behavior
  Police had been investigating Otunga for domestic battery after Hudson alleged Otunga grabbed their son by the hand and
  
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• Updates On Rey Mysterio & Chris Jericho Impact Rumors, WWE 2K18’s Ridiculous Rumble Eliminations

  11-01-2018 19:21 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images, SiriusXM Studios on August 29, 2017 in New York City.
  Updates On Rey Mysterio & Chris Jericho Impact Rumors
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Impact Wrestling has recently been in talks with former WWE World Champion Rey Mysterio about debuting for the company.
  According to PWInsider the talks between the two sides were going so well and they were so close to making an agreement that travel arrangements were made to bring in Mysterio for the current TV tapings.
  The
  
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• David Otunga Will Not Be Charged In Alleged Domestic Violence Incident Involving Jennifer Hudson

  11-01-2018 19:00 via mandatory.com
  TMZ.com has just released the following update regarding David Otunga and Jennifer Hudson’s recent legal issues:
  David Otunga will not be charged for an alleged domestic violence incident with Jennifer Hudson … TMZ has learned.
  Police had been investigating Otunga for domestic battery after a November incident where Jennifer claimed David got angry at her, grabbed their son by the hand and shoved her out of their bedroom. She filed a report with cops in Bur
  
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• Hot Takes & Hot Tags: Jason Jordan is About to Have a Breakout 2018

  11-01-2018 18:53
  You read that right. This blog isn’t called “Hot Takes and Hot Tags” just for the alliterative play on wrestling terms. After his last few weeks on RAW, I can completely see Jordan having the best year of his career in 2018 if WWE books him in a patient and thought-out manner. Coming off a mediocre and sometimes exasperating run last year, 2018 will be a year for Jason Jordan to not only bounce back, but to thrive as a member of the RAW roster.
  Jordan is entering 2018 as a tag
  
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• Enzo Amore Talks His Injury Status, How Ronda Rousey Would Fare In WWE (Video)

  11-01-2018 18:52
  Following the latest speculation surrounding Ronda Rousey’s WWE Status, stemming from Triple H missing the Smackdown tapings this week to have dinner with Rousey, TMZ has caught up with Enzo Amore.
  During the brief interview, which you can watch above, Amore addresses his current injury situation and says that while he is banged up, he is always ready and willing to defend his WWE Cruiserweight Title.
  “Lookin’ like a baseball right now huh? I wouldn’t call it cool, bro. I
  
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• WATCH: John Cena Reveals His Huge Announcements

  11-01-2018 18:44
  As noted, WWE star John Cena teased a big announcement yesterday, and today Nickelodeon and Cena have revealed the big news, which is that Cena will be returning to host The Kids’ Choice Awards. Cena hosted the Awards show last year, and will be returning in 2018.
  With the announcement, Cena becomes the third host behind Whitney Houston and Rosie O’Donnell to host the ceremony back to back years.
  That was not the only thing announced by Cena, however, as he also a
  
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• Impact Media Call feat. Scott D’Amore & Don Callis: Nordholm-Hardy Handshake, Twitch-Impact Details, Changes To Impact, More (Full Audio)

  11-01-2018 18:43 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone participated in Impact Wrestling’s latest media call earlier this morning.
  This week’s call featured new Impact creative team members Scott D’Amore and Don Callis.
  You can listen to the full audio from the call in the embedded player at the top of this post over via WrestleZone Radio.
  We have transcribed some of their comments below. (If you use our transcriptions elsewhere please credit WrestleZone).
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  On Ed Nordholm and Matt
  
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• Austin Aries On Negativity After Title Win, Titus O’Neil Visits MLK Assassination Site, Orton vs Hardy Rumble Match (Video)

  11-01-2018 18:35
  WWE has released the above video.
  The Viper looks to put a damper on Jeff Hardy’s fiery run at his WWE Championship: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Austin Aries On Negativity Following Title Win
  As noted, former WWE star Austin Aries made his return to Impact Wrestling at last night’s TV tapings in Orlando, and defeated Eli Drake to become the new Impact Global Champion. Aries has apparently been receiving some negativity from fans online following the big Title win,
  
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• Former WWE Star Jack Swagger Walks Away From Car Crash and Into Brawl With Five Star Wrestling Talent

  11-01-2018 18:26
  Not even a car crash could stop the man formerly known as Jack Swagger from making a huge statement on signing exclusively for 5 Star Wrestling in the UK.
  The former WWE World Champion, who will be competing for 5 Star under his real name of Jake Hager on their historic live TV series on FreeSports, was involved in an auto accident on his way to meet the media at a press launch in Sheffield, UK.
  Hager joked about the incident after walking away unscathed after the vehicle he was traveling in as
  
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• Legendary Interviewer Rumored For RAW 25th (Possible Spoiler)

  11-01-2018 18:13 via mandatory.com
  Woman, Ric Flair, Miss Elizabeth and Gene Okerlund circa 1998 during a WCW broadcast.
  PWInsider.com is reporting that legendary pro wrestling interviewer and personality “Mean” Gene Okerlund has also been booked for the RAW 25th special in two weeks.
  Related: “Mean” Gene Okerlund Reveals His Toughest Interviews, Talks Working With Hulk Hogan, Jumping to WCWGene OkerlundMIAMI - JUNE 07: Gene Okerlund, Sharlto Copley and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson attend WWE Monday Nigh
  
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• John Cena’s Big Announcement(s) Revealed, Xavier Woods Releases Archived Victory Over Jinder Mahal

  11-01-2018 18:03 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Chris Polk/KCA2017/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
  John Cena’s Big Announcement(s) Revealed
  Nickelodeon has shared the following video on-line featuring John Cena announcing the following:He will host the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards for the second year in a row
  He will be the voice of Baron Draxom on the new Nickelodeon animated series “Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Turtles”
  He’ll be hosting a new Nickelodeon TV show called Keep It Spotless
  Related: Watch Joh
  
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• Randy Orton v Jeff Hardy WWE Title Match: Rumble ’08 (Full Match), NXT Takeover VIP Packages Now Available

  11-01-2018 17:46 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Randy Orton v Jeff Hardy WWE Title Match: Rumble ’08
  WWE has released the following full match on-line:
  The Viper looks to put a damper on Jeff Hardy’s fiery run at his WWE Championship: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comRelated: Latest Betting Odds For Surprise Royal Rumble Entrants Revealed
  NXT Takeover VIP Packages Now Available
  WWE.com has released the following:
  NXT TakeOv
  
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• Monster Factory Radio: Mike Kanellis’ WWE Run, Legends Overstaying Their Welcome, WMania Part-Timers & More

  11-01-2018 17:37
  Adam and Dan are back for another episode of the world famous Monster Factory Radio, and this week the dynamic duo discuss a whole myriad of topics including:Mike Kanellis’ current WWE run and how it could be successful going forward
  Dan being overprotective of his wrestling students
  WrestleMania 34 shaping up and the use of part-time stars
  Wrestlers overstaying their welcome in WWE
  More!Don’t forget you can subscribe to ProWrestling.com on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and more to
  
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• Another WWE Hall of Famer Reportedly Confirmed For WWE Raw 25 *Spoilers*

  11-01-2018 17:34
  Yesterday we reported that former WCW Executive and WWE star Eric Bischoff has been scheduled for the WWE Raw 25 special airing live from The Manhattan Center and The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NYC, on January 22nd.
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund is also scheduled to appear at the event, which will simulcast from 8pm – 11pm EST on the 22nd, and ProWrestling.com will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of the big event.
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• 1/11 PW Morning Report: Eric Bischoff WWE Bound? “ALL IN” Date Announced, Impact’s New Direction & More

  11-01-2018 17:28
  WWE News
  It’s being reported that Eric Bischoff will be a part of the upcoming Raw 25th Anniversary special (DETAILS). One of the more controversial figures in the wrestling business, Bischoff is the former President of WCW and the driving force behind their war with Monday Night Raw. When WWE bought them out, he would go on to actually become the general manager of Raw, the show is fought against for years, and many consider him to be one of the greatest on-screen authority figures in WW
  
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• Stephanie McMahon On Why WWE Does Not Mention Donald Trump In Sizzle Reels, Lana Attempts Sheep Herding (Video)

  11-01-2018 17:23
  WWE has released the above video.
  This WWE diva is trading the city for some greener acres! Watch the brand-new episode of “Total Divas” this Wednesday at 9|8c on E!
  Stephanie McMahon On Why Donald Trump Is Not Mentioned in WWE Sizzle Reels
  As noted, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon appeared at the first ever WWE panel at the Television Critics Association tour in California this week, and at one point in the panel, Stephanie was asked why WWE did not include footage of Hall of Famer a
  
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• Why Impact Wrestling Scrapped the Six Sided Ring and Announced Austin Aries’ Big Title Win, Update on Twitch Deal

  11-01-2018 17:11
  New Impact Wrestling creative Executives Scott D’Amore and Don Callis participated in a media conference call today, and below are some call highlights via PWInsider.com.
  On the decision to scrap the six-sided ring in favor of the four-sided ring, Callis noted the only argument for keeping the six-sided ring is that it looked different. He added the four-sided ring makes it easier for the talents to bump in, so the decision was made to return to the traditional ring setup.
  Impact
  
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• Stephanie Says ‘WWE Is Non-Partisan’; Lana Reflects On Natalya’s 1st WWE World Title Win, Highlights From Last Night’s Total Divas

  11-01-2018 16:57 via mandatory.com
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  Stephanie Says ‘WWE Is Non-Partisan’
  Deadline has released an article looking at Triple H and Stephanie McMahon’s comments regarding why Donald Trump is not included in WWE sizzle reels and celebrity packages.
  The comments come from their appearance at the Television Critics Association’s WWE Panel that took place in LA on Tuesday.
  You can read Deadline’s full article HERE, we have included an excerpt below:
  “WWE executive Vice
  
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• Triple H Confirms Conversations Between WWE & Ronda Rousey; Talks Potential Rumble Appearance, More

  11-01-2018 16:40 via mandatory.com
  LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, MMA fighter Ronda Rousey and WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul “Triple H” Levesque appear on the red carpet of the WWE Mae Young Classic on September 12, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE)
  ESPN.com released a new report early this morning regarding WWE’s relationship with Ronda Rousey.
  Included in the report are comments f
  
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• More on Matt Hardy – Nordholm Meeting, Breezango & Ascension Impersonation Battle (Video), Abdullah the Butcher Note

  11-01-2018 16:39
  WWE has released the above video.
  Fandango & Tyler Breeze collide with Konnor & Viktor of The Ascension to determine which team is better at mimicking the other’s entrance. You decide the winner!
  How Old Is Abdullah the Butcher?
  WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher turns 76 years old today.
  More on Matt Hardy – Nordholm Meeting
  As noted, Woken Matt Hardy posted a photo on Twitter yesterday noting he and Anthem’s Ed Nordholm have buried the hatchet. Following the photo
  
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• Triple H Issues Statement On The Status Of Ronda Rousey Possibly Signing With WWE

  11-01-2018 16:30
  As noted, Triple H missed this week’s WWE Smackdown TV tapings to have dinner with former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey, a moved that created much speculation on negotiations between Rousey and WWE.
  Following the dinner, Triple H released a statement to ESPN on the current status of Ronda Rousey possibly signing a WWE deal, and The Game noted the following:
  “We are talking to Ronda, as we’ve been for a while,” said Levesque  “She has a lot of things going on. We ha
  
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• Big Update On Rey Mysterio Possibly Appearing at Impact Wrestling Tapings

  11-01-2018 16:26
  As noted, Impact Wrestling officials have been working hard to try and get a deal done which would see former WWE World Champion Rey Mysterio make his Impact debut at this week’s TV tapings in Orlando.
  According to PWInsider.com, despite Impact coming very close to getting a deal done, talks reportedly fell through at the last minute and Rey Mysterio will not be appearing at the tapings this week, which run every night and conclude on Monday.
  Read Also: Breaking News: Former World Cha
  
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• Titus O’Neil Stands On Historic MLK Location, Superstar Impression Battle: Breezango v Ascension (Video)

  11-01-2018 16:22 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Titus O’Neil Stands On Historic MLK Location
  Titus O’Neil has shared the following on Twitter:I’m truly Humbled that tonight I’ll be receiving The “Drum Major For Justice” for Family&Community from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Parade foundation. On Monday I stood exactly where Dr King was Assassinated in Memphis&Could feel his Presence. Thanks @CraigAmbrosio for the Pic! pic.twitter.com/9Gj8l0DLlU
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• Stipulation Officially Set for NXT Takeover Match, Raw Star Teases Rumble Entry, Miz Continues to Taunt Roman Reigns (Video)

  11-01-2018 16:10
  As seen on WWE NXT last night, SAnitY was set to receive an NXT Tag Team Title rematch, however, the bout never took place as the group was attacked by The Undisputed Era. After the attack, William Regal gave the title match to Aleister Black and Roderick Strong, but once again The Undisputed Era managed to escape the bout with the titles as Adam Cole interfered assisting Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly.
  Following the bout, William Regal officially announced Aleister Black vs Adam Cole in an
  
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• Zack Ryder Offering Fans Autograph, Sheamus Posts Memes Video, Natalya On Future Of Women’s Wrestling

  11-01-2018 16:07
  Zack Ryder is celebrating the release of his new t-shirt by offering an autograph to the first 100 fans who buy the shirt and send him an image wearing it.First 100 people who buy my shirt and tweet me a picture wearing it will be sent an autograph. Sound good? https://t.co/13WPfWtUvy @WWEShop pic.twitter.com/TFvNLkgaCs
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) January 10, 2018Sheamus Posts Meme Video
  WWE Superstar, Sheamus has posted a new video on his YouTube channel of all the fan-made memes, which he
  
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• Two Top WWE WrestleMania 34 Matches Scheduled?

  11-01-2018 15:52
  As reported by Dave Meltzer the two top matches for WWE WrestleMania 34 are currently being scheduled.
  According to Meltzer, Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns and John Cena vs The Undertaker are expected to be the main event matches for the event taking place in New Orleans in April.
  Lesnar vs Reigns is a match that has been rumored for some time now, and would likely be for the WWE Universal Championship match.
  Whilst The Undertaker has not competed in a match since his defeat to Reigns at WWE Wrest
  
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• Dave Meltzer Gives Wrestle Kingdom 12 Star Ratings, Austin Aries On Negativity, Dixie Carter Praises Bruce Prichard

  11-01-2018 15:43
  Dave Meltzer has provided his star ratings for Wrestle Kingdom 12 for each match, with only one of them receiving five stars.
  New Japan Rumble: 1.50 Stars
  Young Bucks/Roppongi 3K: 4 StarsGauntlet Match Suzuki Gun/Elgin & War Machine: 2.50 Stars
  Gauntlet Match Suzuki Gun/Chaos: .75 Stars
  Gauntlet Match Chaos/Taguchi Japan: 1.50 Stars
  Gauntlet Match Chaos/Bullet Club: 2.75 Stars
  Cody Rhodes/Kota Ibushi: 4.25 Stars
  KES/Sanada & Evil: 4 Stars
  Hirooki Goto/Minoru Suzuki: 4.50 Stars
  Will
  
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