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• Shane Helms Comments On Potential For Aro Lucha, Issue That WWE’s Cruiserweight Division Faces, Inspiration For His Hurricane Mask

  16-01-2018 23:49 via mandatory.com
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  Shane Helms recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Shane Helms comments on the design behind his Hurricane mask: 
  “If I was going to wear a mask, I decided to create a different style of mask. I didn’t want to be like anyone else, and that’s why I went with the half-face and straps in the back.”
  “I know about the luchadores from back in the day, especially a forefa
  
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• Young Bucks Finally Squash Twitter Beef with UFC Champion Daniel Cormier

  16-01-2018 23:42
  In case you missed it, the Young Bucks and other members of the Bullet Club have been involved in a Twitter dispute with current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier recently.
  It all goes back to mid-December when Cormier commented on an admittedly ridiculous spot performed during a six-man tag team match at ROH Final Battle, where all six guys in the match tried to dropkick each other at the same time. The MMA fighter, who also happens to be a lifelong pro wrestling fan, called the seq
  
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• Matt Hardy Comments On WWE 2K18, Reaction To His WWE Return, Being ‘WOKEN’ In WWE, Eventually Expanding The Woken Universe On TV

  16-01-2018 23:34 via mandatory.com
  Matt Hardy recently spoke with IGN.com while promoting the new WWE 2K18 Enduring Icons pack, which was released today. You can read a few highlights below:
  Matt Hardy comments on what it’s like being back in a WWE video game: 
  Very exciting. Absolutely riveting. I’m looking forward to seeing it and I’m absolutely ecstatic to be in a 2K game again after seven years. Myself and my brother to be once again involved in a WWE video game is very special.
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• Breaking News: WWE Star Jey Uso Arrested For DUI, Mugshot Released

  16-01-2018 22:41
  According to @SliceWrestling, WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion Jey Uso was arrested on Sunday in Hidalgo, Texas for Driving Under the Influence.
  WWE held a live event in Hidalgo on Sunday, and following the arrest Uso was bonded out of jail for $500, according to the report.
  WWE has yet to make an announcement regarding the situation, and as of now Uso is set to defend the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Titles, alongside his brother Jimmy, against Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin in an 2 out of 3 Falls ma
  
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• WWE 2K18 Enduring Icons Pack Available Today (Video), “All In” Event Teasing Talent Announcement

  16-01-2018 22:38 via mandatory.com
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  All In
  The official All In twitter account revealed a new talent announcement will be made tonight at 7 p.m. EST.
  All In is set to take place on September 1st, with a venue and location set for the future.
  NXT Takeover Philadelphia Theme Songs Revealed, When Will The ‘All In’ Location Be Announced?
  WWE 2K18
  2K Games issued the following:
  2K announced today that WWE 2K18’s Enduring Icons Pack is now available as download
  
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• Jey Uso Arrested For DWI This Weekend, Update On The Vince McMahon Biopic “Pandemonium”

  16-01-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
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  Pandemonium
  PWInsider.com is reporting the updated screenplay is now completed for the Vince McMahon biopic ‘Pandemonium’.
  The next step is for the screenplay to be sent to Tristar Pictures, and if approved would then move on to Bradley Cooper, who was reportedly being considered for the role of McMahon, and his team.
  Jey Uso
  Pro Wrestling Sheet (via Slice Wrestling) is reporting Jey Uso was arrested for a DWI charge this past Sunday in Hid
  
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• Jey Uso Arrested For DUI This Weekend, Update On The Vince McMahon Biopic “Pandemonium”

  16-01-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
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  Pandemonium
  PWInsider.com is reporting the updated screenplay is now completed for the Vince McMahon biopic ‘Pandemonium’.
  The next step is for the screenplay to be sent to Tristar Pictures, and if approved would then move on to Bradley Cooper, who was reportedly being considered for the role of McMahon, and his team.
  Jey Uso
  Wrestling Inc (via Slice Wrestling) is reporting Jey Uso was arrested for a DUI charge this past Sunday in Hidalgo, Texas
  
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• Hulk Hogan Claims He’ll Be Watching RAW 25 From Home, Serena Deeb At WWE Performance Center

  16-01-2018 22:18 via mandatory.com
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  Serena Deeb
  PWInsider.com is reporting former WWE star and Mae Young Classic competitor Serena Deeb was at the WWE Performance Center today.
  It was previously reported that WWE is interested in bringing Deeb back to the company. She was recently spotted in Pittsburgh where WWE hosts pre-medical testings, and was last seen on WWE TV in the Mae Young Classic this summer. Deeb also took part at a recent guest coaching session at the Performance Center in October.
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• Impact Wrestling Officially Announces Channel On Twitch; Barbed Wire Massacre Deemed ‘Too Violent For TV’, Will Debut On Twitch

  16-01-2018 22:08 via mandatory.com
  Impact Wrestling issued the following release:
  TORONTO | SAN FRANCISCO – IMPACT Wrestling, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., today announced the launch of a new channel on Twitch, the world’s leading social video service. IMPACT Wrestling’s channel (Twitch.tv/impactwrestling) will feature a 24-hour live stream and exclusive weekly programming.
  The IMPACT Wrestling Channel will launch on Wednesday, Jan. 17 with a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week stream of content th
  
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• WWE RAW Social Media Score Increases Again, Cathy Kelley Looks At Ricochet, War Machine Signing w/ WWE (Video)

  16-01-2018 22:00 via mandatory.com
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  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE RAW had 384,000 interactions on Facebook, which is up from 374,000 interactions last week.
  Additionally, this week’s show brought in 274,000 interactions on Twitter, which is up from 206,000 interactions last week. Overall, this week’s episode had 658,000 total interactions on social media, which is up from 580,000 total interactions last week.
  This week’s episode of RAW once again maintained the top spot fo
  
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• WWE RAW Social Media Score Increases Again, Cathy Kelley Looks At Ricochet, War Machine & Candice LeRae Signing w/ WWE (Video)

  16-01-2018 22:00 via mandatory.com
  WWE RAW
  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE RAW had 384,000 interactions on Facebook, which is up from 374,000 interactions last week.
  Additionally, this week’s show brought in 274,000 interactions on Twitter, which is up from 206,000 interactions last week. Overall, this week’s episode had 658,000 total interactions on social media, which is up from 580,000 total interactions last week.
  This week’s episode of RAW once again maintained the top spot fo
  
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• Ric Flair’s Daughter Marrying Podcast Host, Why Matt Hardy Bit Slater On Raw, Joey Ryan On LeRae – WWE Signing

  16-01-2018 21:59
  As seen below, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair noted on Twitter that his daughter Megan is marrying podcat host Conrad Thompson:I Want to Announce The Engagement of My Beautiful Daughter Megan to My Good Friend Conrad Thompson! My Heart is Full of Love and Happiness for Both of You! So Proud and Honored to Walk My Little Girl Down The Aislepic.twitter.com/GR73h3dnZT
  — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) January 16, 2018Joey Ryan On Candice LeRae – WWE Signing
  As noted moments ago, WWE has
  
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• Joey Ryan Comments On His World’s Cutest Tag Team Partner Candice LeRae’s Signing w/ WWE

  16-01-2018 21:47 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Johnny Gargano battles Joey Ryan
  Joey Ryan has posted the following on Twitter commenting on the WWE signing of his “World’s Cutest Tag Team” partner Candice LeRae:My favorite wrestler is about to become the world’s favorite wrestler.❤️ @CandiceLeRae #WorldsCutestTagTeam forever. https://t.co/lIAsD88yOS
  — Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) January 16, 2018Related: Candice LeRae Officially Joins w/ WWE Performance CenterJo
  
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• WWE Officially Signs Candice LeRae, Johnny Gargano Comments, Cathy Kelley On Today’s Big WWE Signings

  16-01-2018 21:40
  WWE has announced the following, along with the video above, featuring Cathy Kelley looking at today’s big talent signings.WWE signs Candice LeRae
  WWE has signed highly acclaimed independent wrestler and Mae Young Classic competitor Candice LeRae.
  LeRae is regarded as one of the top female wrestlers on the independent scene. She’s no stranger to the WWE Universe, either, as she made it all the way to the Quarterfinal Round in the inaugural Mae Young Classic last year.
  
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• WWE NXT’s Heavy Machinery’s Tucker Knight Welcomes War Machine To NXT ‘Where The BIG BOYS Play’

  16-01-2018 21:38 via mandatory.com
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  WWE NXT’s Heavy Machinery’s Tucker Knight has posted the following on Twitter:Welcome to @WWENXT where the BIG BOYS play. @WWEDozovic and I always love a good brawl, ain't that right Brotha Doz? #HeavyMachinery https://t.co/SKDZrYqmJz
  — Tucker Knight (@TuckerKnightWWE) January 16, 2018Related: War Machine Officially Joins WWE Performance Center
  The post WWE NXT’s Heavy Machinery’s Tucker Knight Welcomes War Machine To NXT ‘
  
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• Breaking: Candice LeRae Officially Joins w/ WWE Performance Center

  16-01-2018 21:25 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com has released the following:
  WWE has signed highly acclaimed independent wrestler and Mae Young Classic competitor Candice LeRae.
  LeRae is regarded as one of the top female wrestlers on the independent scene. She’s no stranger to the WWE Universe, either, as she made it all the way to the Quarterfinal Round in the inaugural Mae Young Classic last year. LeRae left her mark on WWE while competing in the groundbreaking women’s tourna
  
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• Matt Hardy On If We Will See a “Final Deletion” Match in WWE

  16-01-2018 21:24
  WWE star Woken Matt Hardy recently spoke with IGN to promote the new Enduring Icons downloadable content now available for WWE 2K18. Below are some interview highlights.
  IGN: Speaking of evolving as a solo performer, what’s it like to now be “Woken” on the main WWE roster?
  Hardy: It’s been great. Just tremendous. And I’m very excited for this undertaking. It’s starting to take hold. I think the hardcore fans have to remember that patience is paramount. Th
  
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• Mae Young Classic Star at WWE PC, WWE Producer Predicts Big Things For Raw Star, Baron Corbin Cuts Backstage Promo

  16-01-2018 21:22
  According to PWInsider.com, former WWE star and Mae Young Classic competitor has arrived at the WWE Performance Center. There have been rumblings for the past few weeks that WWE is interested in signing Deeb, but that has yet to be confirmed.
  Read Also: WWE Officially Announces The Signing Of Former ROH Tag Team War Machine and Indie Star Ricochet
  WWE Producer Predicts Big Things For Absolution Member
  WWE producer and former wrestler Billy Kidman Tweeted the following:Random prediction:@Son
  
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• Braun Strowman Bellows About His ‘Warpath’, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Monday Night RAW (Video)

  16-01-2018 20:46 via mandatory.com
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  Braun Strowman Bellows About His ‘Warpath’
  BRRRRRAAAAUUUUUNNNNNN Strowman has posted the following on Twitter:There is absolutely no stopping a Monster like me on a warpath. Kane. Brock. You’re going to get these hands at #RoyalRumble! #Raw#MonsterChamp
  — Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) January 16, 2018Related: Braun Strowman Rehired By Stephanie McMahon; Strowman Celebrates By Attacking Michael Cole On WWE RAW (Video)
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• Braun Strowman Issues a Warning, Killian Dain On War Machine, Total Divas & Music Power 10 Previews, Raw Top 10 (Videos)

  16-01-2018 20:18
  Above is this week’s WWE Raw top 10 moments video.
  Killian Dain On War Machine
  As noted, WWE has signed former Ring of Honor Tag Team Champions, War Machine, to a Performance Center deal, and NXT star Killian Dain seems happy to see the arrival of the team as he Tweeted the following:Congratulations! Can’t wait to smash them. https://t.co/ctNCCZ75bD
  — Killian Dain (@KillianDain) January 16, 2018
  #WarMachine @RAYMONDxROWE and @WarBeardHanson are heading to the @WWEPerformCtr! ht
  
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• Dixie Carter Comments On EC3’s Impact Departure & His ‘Future E’

  16-01-2018 19:35 via mandatory.com
  Dixie Carter has posted the following on Twitter fueling speculation that EC3 is headed to WWE:Can’t tell you how proud I am to be the aunt of @therealec3. This guy is special. He deserves great things. Excited for your future E, whatever it holds. @IMPACTWRESTLING @wwe https://t.co/xUGkhlhKrq
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 16, 2018Related: EC3 Applies To Trademark His NameDixie CarterPASADENA, CA - JANUARY 08: Dixie Carter, President, TNA Wrestling speaks onstage during De
  
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• Rollins Welcomes Back His ‘Curb Stomp’ Finisher, Reigns Will Honor His Father’s Legacy At RAW 25 (Video)

  16-01-2018 19:06 via mandatory.com
  Seth Rollins Welcomes Back His ‘Curb Stomp’ Finisher
  Seth Rollins has posted the following on Twitter:Welcome back, old friend. pic.twitter.com/CJIpdytSoQ
  — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) January 16, 2018Related: Seth Rollins On His Possible Rumble Match Entry, His Favorite WWE Rival So Far, The Brand Split, More
  Roman Reigns Will Honor His Father’s Legacy At RAW 25
  WWE has shared the following video on-line:
  The Big Dog discusses his bloodline’s long history with
  
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• Dixie Carter Tags WWE In Tweet Regarding EC3’s Future, Ricochet Comments On Signing With WWE

  16-01-2018 19:05
  As noted, former Impact Wrestling World Champion EC3 finished up with Impact at this week’s TV tapings, and there has been much speculation regarding EC3 signing with WWE following his Impact departure.
  Reports noted over the weekend that WWE is very interested in signing EC3, who was granted an early release from his Impact deal, which was set to expire this summer.
  Former Impact Wrestling President Dixie Carter Tweeted a message to EC3 on Twitter, wishing him well in his future, and inte
  
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• WWE Officially Announces The Signing Of Former ROH Tag Team War Machine

  16-01-2018 18:46
  On the heels of the company announcing the signing of Ricochet, WWE has announced the following:WWE Performance Center signs War MachineOne of the planet’s most ferocious and intimidating tag teams is on its way to the WWE Performance Center.
  New signees Todd “War Beard Hanson” Smith & Raymond Rowe, collectively known as War Machine, have terrorized teams around the world since forming an alliance in 2014. Together, they have won championships in the United States, England
  
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• Ricochet Comments On His WWE Performance Center Signing

  16-01-2018 18:45 via mandatory.com
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  Ricochet has posted the following on Twitter commenting on his signing with the WWE Performance Center:So, yeah!This is real.2018 is gonna behttps://t.co/GI9jxNeJQg
  — The One And Only! (@KingRicochet) January 16, 2018Related: Trevor ‘Ricochet’ Mann Officially Joins WWE Performance Center
  The post Ricochet Comments On His WWE Performance Center Signing appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Breaking: War Machine Officially Joins WWE Performance Center

  16-01-2018 18:32 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com has released the following:
  One of the planet’s most ferocious and intimidating tag teams is on its way to the WWE Performance Center.
  New signees Todd “War Beard Hanson” Smith & Raymond Rowe, collectively known as War Machine, have terrorized teams around the world since forming an alliance in 2014. Together, they have won championships in the United States, England and Japan, including the prestigious IWGP Tag Team Titles, the same
  
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• Impact Wrestling Announces Twitch Channel, Barbed Wire Massacre Match Set

  16-01-2018 18:28
  Impact Wrestling has announced the following:
  TORONTO | SAN FRANCISCO – IMPACT Wrestling, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., today announced the launch of a new channel on Twitch, the world’s leading social video service. IMPACT Wrestling’s channel (Twitch.tv/impactwrestling) will feature a 24-hour live stream and exclusive weekly programming.
  The IMPACT Wrestling Channel will launch on Wednesday, Jan. 17 with a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week stream of content that
  
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• WWE Mixed Match Challenge Debuts Tonight; Nakamuara & Natalya v Balor & Banks, Full Preview

  16-01-2018 18:22 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com has released the following preview for tonight’s Mixed Match Challenge debut:
  The groundbreaking WWE Mixed Match Challenge Tournament begins tonight with an explosive showdown pitting Finn Bálor & Sasha Banks against Shinsuke Nakamura & Natalya, immediately following SmackDown LIVE at 10 ET/7 PT, exclusively on Facebook Watch.
  Learn how to watch of Facebook Watch
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• John Morrison vs RVD, Rey Mysterio vs Zack Gibson & More Set for 5 Star Wrestling Premiere, Watch The Trailer

  16-01-2018 18:13
  As noted, 5 Star Wrestling will be premiering on Freesports in The UK on February 1st, and several main events have been signed for the debut event. You can watch the official trailer for the show, featuring Rey Mysterio, in the video player above.
  MAIN EVENT: 5 Star Champion John Morrison vs Rob Van Dam
  It NEVER happened in WWE. But it will happen at the Liverpool Echo Arena LIVE on UK television!
  It seems incredible that given their highly successful careers that John Morrison and&nb
  
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• Chelsea Green (aka Laurel Van Ness) Officially Released By Impact

  16-01-2018 18:10 via mandatory.com
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  Chelsea Green (aka Laurel Van Ness) has posted the following announcing her departure from Impact Wrestling:Thank you @IMPACTWRESTLINGpic.twitter.com/k21Y9lNqCC
  — Chelsea Green (@ImChelseaGreen) January 16, 2018Related: Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results From 1/15 *Spoilers*Laurel Van NessPhoto Credit: FlickrLaurel Van NessPhoto Credit: FlickrLaurel Van NessPhoto Credit: FlickrLaurel Van NessPhoto Credit: FlickrLaurel Van NessPhoto Credit: FlickrLaurel
  
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• 1/16 PW Morning Report: Strowman Hijacks Raw, Curb Stomp Returns, Latest on Paige, Legends Returning & More

  16-01-2018 18:02
  WWE News
  It was an interesting night on WWE Raw last night as Braun Strowman hijacked nearly the entire first hour of the program. After being “fired” by Kurt Angle for his actions the week before, the “Monster Among Men” destroyed dozens of security guards, wreaked havoc on Angle’s office, flipped a 16-wheeler and attempted to murder Michael Cole (WATCH). The drama also continued between Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns took on the Miztourage in a handi
  
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• Samoa Joe On Why He Is Not Interested In a Big Money MMA Fight

  16-01-2018 18:00
  Injured WWE Raw star Samoa Joe has co-authored, alongside Michael Kingston, the new No. 13 edition of the Boom Studios’ WWE comic book series which is available today. The short story chronicles Joe’s journey from NXT to the WWE main roster in 2017, and is titled “Undrafted”.
  Joe recently appeared on the “In This Corner” podcast to promote the new comic book, and during the interview, he discussed his shoot fight background and MMA training. Below is what Joe
  
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• Paige Tweets On Her Future, Hideo Itami 205 Live News, Reigns Talks IC Title Match, Raw Women Talk Rumble Match (Videos)

  16-01-2018 17:54
  As seen above and below, WWE has released more Raw Fallout videos featuring Raw women discussing why they will win the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble match, and Roman Reigns discussing his title match against The Miz next week.
  The Big Dog discusses his bloodline’s long history with the red brand as he prepares to defend the Intercontinental Championship at Raw 25 next week.
  Sasha Banks, Bayley, Nia Jax and other female Raw Superstars address the competition in the historic 30-Woman
  
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• Kevin Owens Reportedly Dealing w/ Minor Injury; Pulled From WWE Live Events Ahead Of The Royal Rumble

  16-01-2018 17:48 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting that Kevin Owens is dealing with a minor injury and was pulled from the last two nights of WWE Live events.
  The injury is said to be an existing injury that Owens is working through.
  They go on to note that the belief amongst those that they spoke with is that Owens being pulled from the live events was a preemptive measure by WWE ahead of the Royal Rumble. Similar to Jason Jordan’s injury Owens may be regulated to a non-wrestling r
  
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• Bayley’s Fiancee Competes On Raw, Five Things to Know Before Smackdown (Video), More News For WWE 205 Live

  16-01-2018 17:40
  WWE has released the above video.
  As Royal Rumble 2018 draws near, here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE.
  Bayley’s Fiancee Competes On Raw
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, The Revival defeated two local talents named Aaron Solow and Ricky Starks. It’s worth noting that Solow is the fiancee of WWE Raw star Bayley.
  More News For WWE 205 Live Tonight
  WWE.com has released the following preview for tonight’s WWE 205 Live episode:IS TJP too overconfident?
  Cedric Alexa
  
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• Trevor ‘Ricochet’ Mann Officially Joins WWE Performance Center

  16-01-2018 17:32 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com has released the following announcing that Ricochet has officially joined the WWE Performance Center:
  If GIFs of indescribably creative wrestling moves have ever flooded your social feeds, there’s a good chance it was new WWE Performance Center signee Trevor Mann that you were watching.
  Better known by the ring name Ricochet, Mann, 29, of Paducah, Ky., officially reported today to the WWE PC in Orlando, Fla.
  The decorated high-flyer has captur
  
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• Paige ‘2018 WILL Be My Year’; Addresses Her Neck Issues (Video)

  16-01-2018 17:26 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  Paige has posted the following on Twitter:2018 WILL be my year.— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) January 16, 2018WWE has also shared the following RAW Fallout video featuring Paige commenting on Absolution’s entrance in the first-ever WWE Royal Rumble match:Related: Paige Officially Removed From 1st Ever Women’s Royal RumblePaigeCLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard World Comic Con at Cleveland Convention Center on Febr
  
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• Backstage Update On Which WWE Legends Have Yet To Be Mentioned For Raw 25

  16-01-2018 17:24
  As noted, WWE has confirmed tons of legends will be appearing at the big WWE Raw 25 special airing live from New York City next Monday night.
  Amongst the names announced are The Undertaker, Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Kevin Nash and more.
  PWInsider.com has pointed out the following legendary and Hall of Fame names have not been mentioned for Raw 25:
  The RockBret HartEdgeChristianMick FoleyDave BautistaJeff HardyRey MysterioCM PunkHulk Hogan
  With regards t
  
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• Paige Officially Removed From 1st Ever Women’s Royal Rumble

  16-01-2018 17:10 via mandatory.com
  CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard World Comic Con at Cleveland Convention Center on February 21, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Patrick R. Murphy/Getty Images)
  Last night on RAW it was announced that Paige will not be in the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble due to neck injury.
  This announcement comes following Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com’s report that Paige will no longer be able to compete in WWE due to her neck issues.
  Related: Paige Release
  
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• New WWE 2K18 DLC Officially Announced: Enduring Icons Pack, The Hardy Boyz, WWE Hall of Famers & More (Video)

  16-01-2018 17:09
  2K has issued the following press release:
  Today that WWE 2K18’s Enduring Icons Pack is now available as downloadable content, featuring some of the greatest WWE talent to ever step foot in the ring. This pack marks release of the final downloadable content offerings for WWE 2K18.
  Talent in the Enduring Icons DLC pack includes:WWE Superstars Jeff and Matt Hardy;
  WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix;
  WWE Hall of Famers Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson (The Rock &l
  
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• WWE MMC Premieres Tonight, The Revival Exclaim They Are Not ‘Sports Entertainers’, Paige Praises Female Raw Star

  16-01-2018 16:50
  The WWE Mixed Match Challenge will premiere tonight at 10pm EST on Facebook Watch, and will feature Finn Balor and Sasha Banks vs Shinsuke Nakamura and Natalya in the opening match.
  Following the WWE MMC premiere, a new episode of WWE 205 Live will air live, beginning at 10:30pm EST. As noted, WWE 205 Live will begin on the WWE Network at 10:30pm EST until the WWE MMC has finished its 12 episode run.
  The Revival Exclaim They Are Not ‘Sports Entertainers’
  As seen on WWE Raw last
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Preview: Title Tournament Matches, Riott Squad In-Action, PW Live Coverage

  16-01-2018 16:40
  Tonight, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown is airing live from The Laredo Energy Center in Laredo, Texas.
  Announced for the show is the continuation of The U.S. Title tournament, with Jinder Mahal facing Xavier Woods and Bobby Roode facing Mojo Rawley. As we noted earlier today, the finals of the tournament have been scrapped from The Royal Rumble PPV, and will now take place on next week’s edition of Smackdown, the final show before the PPV.
  WWE.com is hyping the following story
  
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• Backstage News On Chris Jericho’s Raw 25 Appearance & NJPW Status, Former Impact Champions In the Rumble?

  16-01-2018 16:33
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, WWE announced that Chris Jericho will be making his TV return at next week’s big Raw 25 special, airing live from New York City.
  According to Wrestling Observer Radio, the announcement was made by WWE with no official deal in place between the company and Chris Jericho, and something is expected to be finalized this week.
  As for Jericho’s New Japan Pro Wrestling status, NJPW officials reportedly knew Jericho was planning to appear at Raw 25 when they be
  
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• WWE Officially Announces The Signing of Ricochet

  16-01-2018 16:25
  WWE.com is officially reporting top independent talent Ricochet has signed with WWE and will be reporting to the Performance Center. Below is the official announcement:
  If GIFs of indescribably creative wrestling moves have ever flooded your social feeds, there’s a good chance it was new WWE Performance Center signee Trevor Mann that you were watching.
  Better known by the ring name Ricochet, Mann, 29, of Paducah, Ky., officially reported today to the WWE PC in Orlando, Fla.
  The decorated h
  
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• Dalton Castle On If He Is Interested In NXT, Being Frustrated After Becoming ROH Champion, ‘All In’ Show

  16-01-2018 15:56
  Dalton Castle was a recent guest on Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast where he discussed a variety of topics, including whether he would be interested in a move to NXT. Below are some highlights from the interview:
  Interest in NXT
  “I literally just won, I haven’t even defended the title yet. So, I look at Bobby Fish and Roddy, I am happy for them, that was the inevitable next step for those guys and I don’t think that’s the case for me just yet. First of all, I have
  
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• WWE UK Star Set For NWA Championship Match, Joe Hendry Live Show Announced, James Storm Enjoys Snow (Video)

  16-01-2018 15:43
  WWE UK competitor, Joseph Conners is set to challenge for Nick Aldis’ NWA Championship next month in a match he has admitted he wasn’t aware of.
  Conners only found out about the title shot via Twitter but admitted it is an honor to be fighting for the title and is something he is looking forward to.The match takes place during Aldis’ Ten Pounds Of Gold UK tour and will be taking place on February 18 in Mansfield at the Mansfield Civic Centre.I was not aware of this. Howeverappa
  
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• WWE NXT Heading Back To Midwest, El Ligero On Favorite PPV Opener, Sheamus & Sasha Banks Booty Workout (Video)

  16-01-2018 15:19
  Triple H confirmed on Twitter that WWE NXT will be heading back on tour in March, which will see the developmental brand head to the Mid-West for four dates.
  Tickets officially go on sale for the tour dates on 1/19/18 and WWE NXT will be running Thursday 3/1 at Express Live! in Columbus, Ohio.As well as Friday 3/2 in Cleveland at the Agora Theatre on Friday, March 2, Saturday 3/3 in Detroit at the Royal Oak Music Center and Sunday 3/4 at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis
  
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• Hulk Hogan Reveals His Raw 25 Status, Photos of Hogan & Sting Reunion, Another WWE Star Off Events Due to Injury

  16-01-2018 14:54
  As noted, multiple stars, including WWE Raw stars Paige and Samoa Joe, have been pulled from the ring due to injury, and PWInsider.com is reporting Smackdown star Kevin Owens was pulled from this past weekend’s WWE Live Events also due to an existing injury.
  In the case of Owens, the injury is said not to be serious, however, he was kept out of the ring over the weekend so he can rest up and for precautionary reasons.
  Hulk Hogan Reveals His WWE Raw 25 Status
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• Popular Tag Team Teasing Raw 25 Appearance, Former Star Not Contacted, Y2J Invites Strowman To His Cruise

  16-01-2018 14:53
  As WWE continues to confirm more legends for next week’s WWE Raw 25, a former popular tag team has teased that they too might be making an appearance at the show.
  JTG posted an image on Twitter of the WWE Raw 25 logo alongside an image of himself and Shad, his former tag team partner, compromising the team; Cryme Tyme.
  JTG did claim that he was just posting the tweet to mess with fans but quickly teased that he wasn’t joking, leaving fans wondering if they will appear next week.Im ju
  
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• Paige Speaks Out On Her Injury And Being Pulled From Royal Rumble Match (Video)

  16-01-2018 14:42
  WWE has released the above Raw Fallout video, featuring Paige commenting on her neck injury and being pulled from the Women’s Royal Rumble match.
  The leader of Absolution admits that it “pains her” to be pulled from the historic 30 man Women’s Royal Rumble, but despite not being able to compete she will be in Philadelphia to support her Absolution teammates Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose and to help make the Rumble match “their house”.
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