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• Husband Of WWE Star Backstage at Impact Wrestling TV Tapings, Another Title Change & Talent Departure Takes Place

  13-01-2018 23:43
  As noted, Impact Wrestling will continue its TV tapings in Orlando tonight, and PWInsider.com has provided several spoiler notes for tonight’s tapings.
  Former WWE seamster and independent wrestler Kid Mikaze, who is the husband of WWE Raw star Sasha Banks, is backstage at tonight’s tapings.
  Read Also: New “Impact Crossroads” Special Announced; Possible Title Matches & Segments Taped *Spoilers*
  Additionally, ECW Legend Jerry Lynn is working backstage at the taping
  
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• Reby Hardy Posts Behind-the-Scenes Story & Photos of Woken Matt Hardy Creation, WWE Comic Book Writer Talks AJ Styles

  13-01-2018 23:38
  Reby Hardy, the wife of WWE star Matt Hardy, has posted a new blog over at Blog Crunchy Glamour, and in the blog Hardy reveals behind-the-scenes anecdotes and photos of the creation of the current Woken Matt Hardy character in WWE. Below is a blog excerpt:
  Being a fan of pro wrestling is, in & of itself, one of those things that is difficult to explain to people whom themselves aren’t fans. Then there’s WOKEN Matt Hardy. To try to explain the “character” –&
  
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• The Rock Resumes ‘Ballers’ Filming, Nia Jax Royal Rumble Training Video, Young Bucks Take Shot at NJPW Announcer

  13-01-2018 23:29
  The Young Bucks continue to diss Josh Barnett, who provides English commentary, alongside Jim Ross, for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Below is the latest shot from The Bucks:One helluva match. Can’t wait to hear UFC guy bury it on commentary! https://t.co/5MMytGpLV9
  — The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) January 12, 2018
  Both me and JR called it straight up (like we always do) and try to put over the workers as much as possible. We always try to express the heel/face dynamics and also make th
  
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• Becky Lynch & Sami Zayn On WWE MMC Charity, Bayley Trains for the Rumble (Video), WWE On New Talent Signing

  13-01-2018 22:43
  WWE Raw star Bayley Tweeted the following as she trains for the Royal Rumble match:Happy to know that all 29 other women are not training like I am. @Onnit @JoshuaGallegos #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/LqLtuV5J1V
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) January 13, 2018Becky Lynch & Sami Zayn On WWE MMC Charity
  WWE has released the following video, featuring the WWE Mixed Match Challenge team of Becky Lynch and Sami Zayn looking forward to representing UNICEF in the WWE MMC:.@BeckyLynchWWE​ and @
  
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• Nia Jax On Which Former Women’s Champion She Wants to Face at Raw 25

  13-01-2018 22:12
  WWE Raw star Nia Jax recently spoke with Sky Sports to promote the upcoming WWE Raw 25 special, and below are some interview highlights.
  On who Jax wants to face at WWE Raw 25:
  “I would love to get in the ring with Bull Nakano,” she told Sky Sports. “I would be so excited.”
  Watching her back in the day, she [Nakano] is the definition of a badass woman,” she said. “If you look back at their wrestling matches they were revolutionary back then, they just did
  
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• Mickie James Working On New Music Project, Connor’s Cure WrestleMania Party, Rules for NWA Empty Arena Match

  13-01-2018 22:03
  As noted, NWA will be taping an Empty Arena match at the Impact Zone tomorrow afternoon prior to the Impact Wrestling TV tapings. The bout will feature Tim Storm vs Jocephus, and NWA has released the above video explaining the match rules.
  Before the Jocephus vs. Tim Storm battle in an empty arena match, the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) has released the rules for this match. After Jocephus and his spiritual advisor stalked the family of Tim Storm, Storm made it clear he would put up whateve
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Recalls the Birth of WWE ‘Women’s Evolution’, What Percentage of WWE Viewers Are Women?

  13-01-2018 21:53
  WWE Executive and Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon recently spoke with BBC to discuss how social media has reshaped the company, and the women’s movement in the company which has grown into the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble match taking place later this month.
  On the subject of the ‘Women’s Evolution” in WWE, Stephanie had the following to say:
  “What has started in WWE is actually called the ‘women’s evolution’, and it started because of
  
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• WWE Uses Finn Balor’s Twitter Gag In T-Shirt Design (Photo), The Young Bucks Take A Shot At Josh Barnett

  13-01-2018 21:42 via mandatory.com
  WWE Uses Finn Balor’s Twitter Gag In T-Shirt Design (Photo)
  In an odd twist, WWE has taken advantage of Finn Balor’s ‘over’ jabs on social media by using them in a t-shirt design. Balor is currently preparing for the Royal Rumble match, and as a side note, The Demon is now the 5th favourite to win the bout with Irish bookmaker Paddy Power.
  RELATED: WWE Remembers The History Of The Balor Club (Video)"Bálor Club is fOreVER"T-Shirt https://t.co/Wtw8vu6yBI
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• Triple H Comments On The Undertaker’s WWE In-Ring Future, Raw 25 Expectations

  13-01-2018 21:40
  To promote the upcoming WWE Raw 25th anniversary special airing on January 22nd in New York City, Triple H recently spoke with The New York Post and below are some interview highlights.
  On The Undertaker’s in-ring future and longevity in WWE:
  “I understand why people can’t let go of it,” he said of the character. “It’s a hard thing to say that that would be the end. What he has left? I don’t know. We’ll have to ask him. That’s the beauty of W
  
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• WWE Network Airing Raw Special Monday Night, Another Way to Watch WWE MMC, Birdie Crawls for the First Time (Video)

  13-01-2018 21:31
  Brie Bella has released the above video.
  A monumental moment in Birdie history has happened, she started crawling! Who is excited to see Daniel Bryan and Brie chase after this little cutie?
  WWE Network Airing Raw Special Monday Night
  Immediately after WWE Raw on Monday night, WWE Network will be airing a special “Celebrating 25 Years Of Raw”, hosted by Corey Graves and Peter Rosenberg. Below is the synopsis for the episode:
  “The votes are in! Join hosts Corey Graves and Peter R
  
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• Yorkshire Wrestling Star ‘The Professional’ Nathan Cruz Coming to 5 Star Wrestling, Cruz Comments

  13-01-2018 21:12
  When 5 Star Wrestling comes to Sheffield in February it will be a particularly emotional night for one of Yorkshire’s top grapple stars.
  Nathan Cruz was a wide-eyed 12-year-old wrestling fan who dreamed of one day emulating his heroes when he watched the WWE superstars at the Fly DSA Arena as a boy.
  Now 15 years on, the Hull-born star known as ‘The Professional’ will get to live out his childhood dream when he competes as part of 5 Star Wrestling&r
  
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• Former WWE Star Announces He Is Finished With Impact Wrestling

  13-01-2018 20:57
  Impact Wrestling star Chris Adonis, formerly known as Chris Masters in WWE, has announced on social media that he is finished with Impact.
  Adonis returned to Impact Wrestling back in April of last year, and he did appear at this week’s TV tapings in Orlando, meaning he will continue to appear on television as the tapings air in the weeks ahead.
  Read Also: New “Impact Crossroads” Special Announced; Possible Title Matches & Segments Taped *Spoilers*
  As we noted earlier this w
  
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• Match Official For Smackdown Live, Early Show Preview, Apollo Crews & Nia Jax Announce WWE MMC Charity (Video)

  13-01-2018 20:50
  After her defeat by Becky Lynch on last week’s Smackdown Live, Ruby Riott issued a challenge for the trio of WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, & Naomi. Charlotte happily accepted the challenge, and the match has been official for Tuesday, and has been added to a big card that includes TWO United States Championship Tournament Semifinals matches.The Riott Squad (Ruby Riot, Sarah Logan, & Liv Morgan) vs. Charlotte Flair, Naomi, & Becky Lynch
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• WWE Amarillo Live Event Results (1/12): Reigns & Rollins vs Miz & Miztourage, Matt Hardy vs Bray Wyatt & More! (Photos)

  13-01-2018 20:21 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar Seth Rollins attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
  WWE Amarillo Live Event Results
  January 12th, 2018
  Amarillo, Texas
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  The Raw roster travelled to Texas last night, where an interesting Amarillo live event was headlined by a handicap match.
  Enzo Amore defeated Cedric Alexander to retain the Cruis
  
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• Nia Jax Reiterates Desire To Face Bull Nakano, WWE Remembers Triple H’s 2002 Return (Video)

  13-01-2018 19:54 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Nia Jax Reiterates Desire To Face Bull Nakano
  WWE superstar Nia Jax has taken to Twitter in order to bring up an interview she had with Sky Sports, in which she reveals that she wants to square off against Bull Nakano.
  RELATED: Nia’s Emotional Shopping Trip w/ The Bellas (Video)Nia Jax wants Bull Nakano at WWE Raw's 25th anniversary show | WWE News | Sky Sports https://t.co/Y2MYACjFlo
  — Nia Jax (@NiaJaxWWE) January 13, 2018WWE Rem
  
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• 1/12 NXT Fort Pierce Live Event Results, Shayna Baszler In-Action, Triple H Returns From Quad Injury in 2002 (Video)

  13-01-2018 19:41
  My personal favorite return of all time has to be Triple H from 2002 after he returned from his quad injury that kept him sidelined for over 8 months. In a conversation that I had with Jim Ross, he still remembers the moment as one of the loudest ovations he has ever heard in his years of commentating.
  WWE has posted a video on their YouTube page of that night at Madison Square Garden, which was built perfectly with weeks of videos of Triple H’s rehabilitation, which earned respect for the
  
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• 2015 Royal Rumble Match (Full Match), WWE Remembers The History Of The Balor Club (Video)

  13-01-2018 19:33 via mandatory.com
  2015 Royal Rumble Match: Full Match (Video)
  WWE has uploaded the full 2015 Royal Rumble match, which was the last Rumble to take place in Philadelphia. The match is notorious due to the ending, which saw Roman Reigns win the right to main event WrestleMania – much to the dismay of the crowd.
  RELATED: Top 10 Wildest Royal Rumble Match Showdowns (Videos)
  WWE Remembers The History Of The Balor Club (Video)
  In the below video, WWE explains the long and illustrious history behind The Balo
  
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• Being The Elite: Episode 88 Released, Top 10 Wildest Royal Rumble Match Showdowns (Videos)

  13-01-2018 18:57 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  Being The Elite: Episode 88 Released (Video)
  The latest episode of Being The Elite, the popular YouTube series started by The Young Bucks & Kenny Omega, has been released. Among other things, this episode features Nick & Matt receiving their YouTube plaque for reaching 100,000 subscribers.
  RELATED: Matt Jackson Reveals Scrapped Match For ‘All In’
  Top 10 Wildest Royal Rumble Match Showdowns (Video)
  In the latest edition of WWE’s Top 10 seri
  
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• The “Too Sweet” History of The Balor Club, Bayley & Elias Announce Mixed Match Challenge Charity (Videos)

  13-01-2018 18:43
  In recent weeks, WWE has finally been making use of Finn Balor, Luke Gallows, & Karl Anderson, teaming them up in what seems to be the newest incarnation of The Balor Club. Gallows & Anderson have previously teamed up in WWE before with AJ Styles, but the first leader of the Bullet Club, and first ever WWE Universal Champion has taken his rightful spot as the leader of this three man team.
  WWE has posted a video, which you can watch above, talking about the history of these three men, wh
  
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• WWE Amarillo Live Event Results (1/12): Roman Reigns Teams With Seth Rollins, Finn Balor vs. Elias and More (Photos)

  13-01-2018 18:27
  WWE Amarillo Live Event Results1/12/18Amarillo, TXResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  As reported on PWInsider.com, WWE made their stop in Amarillo, TX in which the Cruiserweight Championship was defended, and we saw Woken Matt Hardy in action. Full results below.Enzo Amore defeated Cedric Alexander to retain the Cruiserweight Title.
  Sasha Banks & Mickie James defeated Alexa Bliss &Nia Jax.
  Cesaro & Sheamus defeated Titus O’Neil & Apollo Crews.
  Braun Strowman defeated Cu
  
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• ‘Black Label Pro 4’ Tonight In Crown Point, IN: Lawlor v Gresham, Quebecker Pierre v Ethan Page, Janela v Pillman II, BLP Rumble, More

  13-01-2018 18:26 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Black Label Pro
  Black Label Pro will present their latest show “Black Label Pro 4: We’re Not The Mounties” tonight at the On The Square Sports Auditorium (105 N Court St) in Crown Point, IN.
  Doors open at 6:45 pm and bell time is 7:30 pm.
  Tickets are $20 and are available at the door. Children 10 and under get in free!
  Here is the announced card:
  Black Label Pro Championship
  “Filthy” Tom Lawlor (c) vs Jonathan Gresham
   
  Space Justice vs The Carnie
  
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• ‘Black Label Pro 4’ Tonight In Crown Point, IN: Lawlor v Gresham, Quebecer Pierre v Ethan Page, Janela v Pillman II, BLP Rumble, Space Justice, More

  13-01-2018 18:26 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Black Label Pro
  Black Label Pro will present their latest show “Black Label Pro 4: We’re Not The Mounties” tonight at the On The Square Sports Auditorium (105 N Court St) in Crown Point, IN.
  Doors open at 6:45 pm and bell time is 7:30 pm.
  Tickets are $20 and are available at the door. Children 10 and under get in free!
  Here is the announced card:
  Black Label Pro Championship
  “Filthy” Tom Lawlor (c) vs Jonathan Gresham
   
  Space Justice vs The Carnie
  
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• First Indian Born WWE Signee On Fighting Her Husband’s Male Dominating Ideology

  13-01-2018 18:20
  The Hindustan Times has published a new piece on WWE’s first Indian born signee and Mae Young Classic competitor, Kavita Devi, and her battles also taking place outside the ring.
  The article notes Devi was married off to Bhijwara in Uttar Pradesh in 2009, and that ever since signing with WWE she has had to battle issues with her husband’s misogyny, patriarchal beliefs, and refusal to accept that his wife has become more well known than she is.
  “I faced a lot of problems to
  
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• Comic Book Writer Mike Kingston Comments On Teaming With AJ Styles In Latest Venture & More!

  13-01-2018 18:13 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  During a recent interview with WWE.com, comic book writer Mike Kingston spoke about what it was like to team up with AJ Styles for his BOOM! Studios Royal Rumble piece. Kingston, who has been a wrestling fan for years now, also spoke about what other moments from wrestling history he’d like to document.
  WWE.COM: You’re well-known in comics and sports-entertainment circles for your successful comic book, “Headlocked.” What’s it li
  
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• Latest “Being The Elite”, Rocky, Trent, & Chuck Taylor Guest Appearances

  13-01-2018 18:10
  The latest episode “Being The Elite” featuring The Young Bucks, Cody, & Marty Scurll has been posted, and you can watch the video in the player above. We also get to see guest appearances from several performers, such as Rocky Romero, Trent, and new PWG Champion, Chuck Taylor, promoting their new shirt, #DIRL.
  The Bucks also celebrate surpassing 100,000 subscribers with a plaque sent to them by YouTube, watch a horrifying video, and more.
  Unfortunately, this episode is not the ep
  
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• Latest “Being The Elite” Episode Featuring Rocky, Trent, & Chuck Taylor Guest Appearances (Video)

  13-01-2018 18:10
  The latest episode “Being The Elite” featuring The Young Bucks, Cody, & Marty Scurll has been posted, and you can watch the video in the player above. We also get to see guest appearances from several performers, such as Rocky Romero, Trent, and new PWG Champion, Chuck Taylor, promoting their new shirt, #DIRL.
  The Bucks also celebrate surpassing 100,000 subscribers with a plaque sent to them by YouTube, watch a horrifying video, and more.
  Unfortunately, this episode is not the ep
  
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• WWE Confirms Signing Of Former MLB Pitcher

  13-01-2018 17:26 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  As first seen on ESPN, WWE has officially signed former MLB pitcher Rinku Singh. The ex-Pittsburgh Pirates star, who is also known by the nickname ‘Million Dollar Arm’, will report to the Performance Center on Tuesday in order to begin his pro wrestling journey.As first reported on https://t.co/a1E4IgHRlg, #MillionDollarArm pitcher #RinkuSingh has officially joined the @WWEPerformCtr! https://t.co/EHjAnRnxRH
  — WWE (@WWE) January 13, 2018The post WWE
  
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• Former MLB “Million Dollar Arm” Pitcher Joins the WWE Performance Center

  13-01-2018 17:24
  As reported first on ESPN.com and later WWE.com, former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Rinku Singh is the newest signee to WWE, and will be joining the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday.
  Singh won India’s 2008 “Million Dollar Arm” reality TV series and later signed with the Pirates, making him the first major league pitcher to ever be in Major League Baseball.
  Singh remains hopeful after impressing coaches and trainers in an invitation-only tryout in Dubai, Indi
  
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• Bobby Roode & Charlotte Talk WWE MMC Charity, 2015 Royal Rumble Match, Latest Chad Gable Training Segment (Videos)

  13-01-2018 17:14
  Bobby Roode & Charlotte Talk WWE MMC Charity
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  The Queen and her glorious partner will step into the ring for Girl Up, an initiative that inspires and connects girls globally, their charity in WWE Mixed Match Challenge, premiering this Tuesday, Jan. 16, exclusively on Facebook Watch.
  Thirty Superstars compete for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at WrestleMania 31.
  The 2015 Royal Rumble PPV took place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelp
  
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• Cody Rhodes Talks ‘All In’ Event, Response From the Wrestling World, First ROH Women of Honor Tournament Matches Set

  13-01-2018 17:05
  Bullet Club member Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Hollywood Life to discuss his upcoming “All In” event which has been announced for September 1st. Below is what Rhodes had to say on the event, and the response it has received from the wrestling world:
  “The cool thing is that it is full steam ahead. The sentiment from my world, from the wrestling world, just blew me away in terms of getting help and how they can help and how we can make it something different then anything any
  
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• Backstage News On Kairi Sane’s NXT In-Ring Absence, Roman Reigns Fires Back at The Miz, Sting & Hogan Appearance

  13-01-2018 16:57
  Backstage News On Kairi Sane’s NXT In-Ring Absence
  WWE NXT star Kairi Sane has not wrestled a match since NXT Takeover WarGames over Survivor Series weekend, and Dave Meltzer noted on Twitter that she is currently “banged up” at the moment, which is why she’s being kept out of the ring:Yes, she’s banged up https://t.co/9ELlyUEzO8
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) January 12, 2018Roman Reigns Fires Back at The Miz
  As noted, The Miz has been taking consistent sho
  
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• Top Indie/Lucha Underground Star Says Farewell, Headed To WWE?, Wild Showdowns At The Royal Rumble (Video)

  13-01-2018 16:44
  We are only two weeks away from one of the biggest pay per views of the year, The Royal Rumble. Each year, we see more and more showdowns that are very rare that have the fans clamoring for more. This has increased with the brand split, with little glimpses of matches we never thought we could see, and others that have us scratching our heads.
  WWE has posted a new video, seen above, highlighting some of the wildest showdowns that have happened during the Royal Rumble match. Some include partner
  
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• Ricochet Gives Farewell Speech At Indie Show; Heading To WWE?

  13-01-2018 16:21 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Tabercil
  The news regarding Ricochet’s impending move to WWE has been circulating for quite some time now, and last night, the 29-year-old all but confirmed that he’ll be leaving the independent scene by cutting a farewell promo at a PWG show. Ricochet, also known as Prince Puma, gave his speech following a hard-fought bout against Chuck Taylor.
  RELATED: Sammy Guevara On His Beef w/ Ricochet (Video)Chuckie T to Ricochet: "Have fun on 205 Live, you p
  
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• On This Day (1/13): The Original ECW Held Their Final Event Before Closure

  13-01-2018 15:48 via mandatory.com
  As reported by PWInsider, January 13th is a truly special date in the history of professional wrestling. While there may be more than just one reason for that, we’re going to focus on the fact that back in 2001, the original incarnation of Extreme Championship Wrestling aka ECW held one last event before eventually declaring bankruptcy on April 4th.
  The show took place in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and in true ECW fashion, it was closed out by Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman toasting to the fans
  
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• Who Tops The New ESPN WWE Power Rankings?, Full Impact Wrestling Media Call w/Don Callis & Scott D’Amore (Audio)

  13-01-2018 04:07
  ESPN has released its latest WWE Power Rankings, and taking the top spot is Braun Strowman. Rounding out the top 5 are AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, and The Miz. On Strowman, ESPN had the following to say:
  Every time it seems like Strowman’s powerhouse persona has hit its ceiling, he finds a new way to get it over. On Monday, he went so far as to pull a grappling hook out of a road case, throw it around the top of a scaffolding and pull the steel structures dow
  
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• 10 Things To Get You Ready For Raw 25, Nia Jax’s ‘Worldwide’ Nightmare (Video)

  13-01-2018 03:46
  In anticipation for the 25th Anniversary episode of Monday Night Raw on January 22nd, WWE.com wants to remind the WWE Universe of 10 facts that may not be common knowledge to the fans. Check the source link below for the full list, but some of the inclusions are:New York has hosted the most Monday Night Raws, with 147. Trailing New York are California (96), Texas (95), Pennsylvania (84), Ohio (69). Raw has yet to have shows in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Alaska, Hawaii, Wyoming, Id
  
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• Triple H On What Made Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler a Great Announce Team

  13-01-2018 03:00
  Triple H recently spoke with USA Today’s ‘For the Win’ section to promote the upcoming WWE Raw 25th anniversary special, airing live from New York City on January 22nd.
  During the interview, The Game spoke at length about WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler, who will be appearing at Raw 25, and what made them such a great announce team.
  “Some people just have chemistry with each other,” Triple H said. “Jerry’s knowledge and understanding of the
  
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• New “Impact Crossroads” Special Announced; Possible Title Matches & Segments Taped *Spoilers*

  13-01-2018 02:51
  Impact Wrestling announced a special event called “Impact Crossroads” at this Friday’s television taping in Orlando, FL. Not much is known yet about the show, as the company has yet to officially make an official statement but we expect more details in the coming weeks.
  What we can tell you is, immediately after the live crowd at Friday’s tapings was informed of the “Crossroads” special the company taped several championship matches and major segments. In
  
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• Matt Hardy Greets Vanguard1 at The Hardy Compound (Video), Xavier Woods Taunts Mahal, Royal Rumble Start Time

  13-01-2018 02:48
  Matt Hardy has issued the following video, featuring Vanguard1.
  As The Lake of REINCARNATION thaws from its recent FROZEN SLUMBER, the MAGIC of The Hardy Compound becomes more POTENT, more MYSTICAL.. As my Platoon prepares for The Great War with The Consumer of Terrestrial Entities & the GROTESQUE Sister Abigail.[EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] As The Lake of REINCARNATION thaws from its recent FROZEN SLUMBER, the MAGIC of The Hardy Compound becomes more POTENT, more MYSTICAL.. As my Platoon prepares for T
  
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• Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho Talk NJPW Match, How Creative Plans Changed Along the Way, Why It Was No DQ

  13-01-2018 02:43
  After his all out war against Chris Jericho at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 12, Kenny Omega sat down with his opponent from the show, Chris Jericho himself on a recent episode of “Talk Is Jericho.” The match has received high praise from just about everyone, and receiving a 5-Star Rating from Dave Meltzer, being the only match from the show to receive the honor.
  Alpha and Omega sat down at the Tokyo Dome Hotel after their match to discuss their match, of which Jeri
  
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• Title Change Takes Place at Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Tapings in Major Segment *Spoilers*

  13-01-2018 02:11
  In a major segment at Friday night’s Impact Wrestling television taping event, Matt Sydal defeated Taiji Ishimori to become both the X-Division Champion and the Impact Grand Champion.
  Sydal won the Impact Grand Championship from Ethan Carter III at the last set of television tapings, which took place shortly after November’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view. There has been a lot of speculation about the title’s future as the unique ruleset established for the belt, which involves a
  
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• More Teams Bring Awareness To Charity Partners For WWE Mixed Match Challenge

  13-01-2018 01:36
  Earlier today, WWE announced that they will be partnering with 12 different charities as part of the upcoming WWE Mixed Match Challenge, which premieres this Tuesday at 10/9C on Facebook Watch. Each charity will automatically receive $10,000 with the winning team winning a grand prize of $100,000 for their chosen charity.
  The teams of Finn Balor & Sasha Banks and Shinsuke Nakamura & Natalya have released videos earlier to bring awareness to their charities, and now the husband and wife t
  
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• ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy Awakens Vanguard-1 From The Lake Of Reincarnation At The Hardy Compound (Video)

  13-01-2018 01:08 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Matt Hardy has released the following on his official YouTube channel:
  As The Lake of REINCARNATION thaws from its recent FROZEN SLUMBER, the MAGIC of The Hardy Compound becomes more POTENT, more MYSTICAL.. As my Platoon prepares for The Great War with The Consumer of Terrestrial Entities & the GROTESQUE Sister Abigail.Related: Latest On Hardy & Nordholm Hatchet BurialThe Hardy Boys Wizard WorldPHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 01: Professional
  
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• LIVE NOW: 1/12 Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results in Progress *Spoilers*

  13-01-2018 01:07
  Impact Wrestling returned to Universal Studios in Orlando this Friday night for their third consecutive day of television tapings, which will continue through Monday. If you need to get caught up check out our complete spoiler-filled results for NIGHT ONE and NIGHT TWO by following those links.
  As always Impact may be taping matches and segments out of order so it’s difficult to tell when exactly the following content will air on television, but our closest guess is late February, going in
  
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• Complete 1/12 Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results *Spoilers*

  13-01-2018 01:07
  Impact Wrestling returned to Universal Studios in Orlando this Friday night for their third consecutive day of television tapings, which will continue through Monday. If you need to get caught up check out our complete spoiler-filled results for NIGHT ONE and NIGHT TWO by following those links.
  As always Impact may be taping matches and segments out of order so it’s difficult to tell when exactly the following content will air on television, but our closest guess is late February, going in
  
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• Edge & Christian Discuss “Alpha vs. Omega”, Chris Jericho Reinventing Himself at 47, Kenny Omega’s Prime & More

  13-01-2018 00:51
  This week on the E&C Pod of Awesomeness, WWE Hall of Famer Edge and his career-long rival and tag team partner Christian discussed the recent NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 event.
  Both legendary wrestlers admitted that the only match they’ve seen so far was the highly touted “Alpha vs. Omega” no disqualification bout between Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega. Edge and Christian had a ton of praise for their fellow Canadian superstars, and dicussed their thoughts on the once in a lifet
  
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• Shane Taylor On Being The 1st Man Eliminated In Final Battle TV Title Match, His ROH World Title Program w/ Jay Briscoe, Losing 100+ LBS, More

  13-01-2018 00:35 via mandatory.com
  The above exclusive WrestleZone Radio interview features WZ’s Executive Editor Nick Hausman chatting with Ring of Honor star Shane Taylor.
  We have included some excerpts below.
  This interview is in conjunction with WZ & ROH’s Fridays of Honor campaign.
  Related: Caprice Coleman Offends Jonathan Gresham On Latest Installment Of ROH’s ‘Coleman’s Pulpit’ (Video)
  On being the first man eliminated in the 4-Way Survival ROH TV Championship Match at Final Ba
  
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• AJ Styles On WWE Being ‘Stuck in a Bubble’ and Not Acknowledging What Happens In Other Companies

  13-01-2018 00:27
  WWE Champion AJ Styles recently spoke with Comicbook.com to promote his debut BOOM! Studios Royal Rumble Special comic book, and below is an interview highlight.
  On WWE having an “it didn’t happen unless it happened in WWE” mentality:
  “Well, the thing is, is when you’re stuck in a bubble, you’re stuck in a bubble,” Styles said. “You don’t really notice too much going outside of it. There’s so much going in the WWE. A guy came up to
  
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• WZ Forum Files #11: What Is Your All-Time Favorite Moment In WWE Monday Night RAW History? 

  13-01-2018 00:17 via mandatory.com
  Design/Lay-Out Credit: A.B. Morales.
  Welcome back to the WZ Forum Files!Every now and then we’ll present a hot topic on wrestling for discussion in the WZ Forums. The topic will be open for a set amount of time and at the end, the best responses will be presented in an article here on the main site.  We’ve already presented the topic and have the best responses right here. WZ Forum Files Announces Royal Rumble Month Contest w/ Wrestle Rumble; Win $1k, Winged Eagle Champions
  
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