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• The New Day Recreates Infamous WWE RAW Moments (Photos), Jeff Hardy Gets His First Ever Mattel Action Figure

  18-01-2018 23:56 via mandatory.com
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  RAW 25
  In honor of RAW’s 25th anniversary, The New Day recreated still photos from some of the most infamous moments in RAW’s history. The images feature the wedding of Stephanie McMahon and Test that was interrupted by Triple H, and Vince McMahon revealing himself as the ‘Higher Power’, part of a larger gallery of more infamous RAW moments on WWE.com (LINK):I really feel like @WWEBigE and I really captured the pain that @StephMcMahon &am
  
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• Shawn Michaels On Calling His Wrestlemania 24 Match Against Ric Flair, Writing The Perfect ‘Love Letter’ To His Idol

  18-01-2018 23:47 via mandatory.com
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  Shawn Michaels recently appeared on the “In This Corner” podcast with Brian Campbell; you can read a few excerpts and listen to the show below:
  Shawn Michaels comments on calling his match at Wrestlemania 24 with Ric Flair himself: 
  “Truth be told, when it came to that kind of stuff, I’m a bit of a control freak. But just from the standpoint emotionally, I just knew where I wanted it. That match was — quite honestly, as ch
  
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• Hulk Hogan Comments On Not Being Scheduled For RAW 25, If WWE Would Want Him Back; WWE Comments

  18-01-2018 23:46 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Heather Kennedy/Getty Images for SXSW)
  Hulk Hogan recently spoke with Associated Press’ Dan Gelston for the Washington Post; you can read a few highlights below:
  Hulk Hogan comments on not being scheduled for Monday night’s RAW 25 celebration: 
  “Brother, if I’m not there, I’ll definitely be there in spirit. One way or the other, Hulk Hogan influenced each and every one of those guys you’re going to see on TV Monday night. And that includes Vince
  
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• Rex Andrews On Being Booker T’s Hand Picked Texas Champion, Heading To Japan To Work For Wrestle-1, More

  18-01-2018 23:28 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone is proud to present the following exclusive interview with former Reality of Wrestling TV and Texas Champion Rex Andrews.
  You can listen to Rex’s interview in the embedded player at the top of this post or via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  We have included some of Rex’s comments transcribed below. (Please credit WZ for the transcriptions if you use them elsewhere)
  TUNE IN: Booker T’s LIVE Reality Of Wrestling Seminar Tonight At 7:30 PM CST On WrestleZone&r
  
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• Slow Motion Video of Seth Rollins’ Returning Finisher, Former WWE Ring Announcer Returning for Raw 25

  18-01-2018 23:14
  WWE has released the above video.
  The Kingslayer Seth Rollins lays waste to the first Universal Champion with an all-too-familiar finishing move.
  Former WWE Ring Announcer Returning for Raw 25
  The list of names returning at WWE Raw 25 continues to grow, as former ring announcer Lilian Garcia has announced on Twitter that she will be appearing at the anniversary special:Excited 2 announce that I will be coming 2 @WWE #RAW next Mon 4 #Raw25 yr anniversary celebration! After being on 581 episodes o
  
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• Mark Henry Says Daniel Bryan Isn’t Done Yet, WWE Would Need ‘Definitive Proof’ To Clear Him; Henry Comments On Finn Balor’s Role In WWE

  18-01-2018 23:14 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Superstar Mark Henry was on Busted Open with Dave Lagreca and Bully Ray (fka Bubba Ray Dudley) yesterday and confirmed that he has signed an Ambassadors deal with the WWE.
  You can check out a few transcribed highlights (credit Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com) and two audio clips from his appearance:You know what, I don’t think that they’ve painted themselves into a corner. What I think they’ve done, is they’ve put it in
  
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• WWE Confirms RAW 25th Anniversary Pre-Show Details; Stunning Slo-Mo Footage Of Seth Rollins Hitting Finn Balor w/ The Blackout (Video)

  18-01-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
  RAW 25
  WWE.com posted the following, confirming details on the RAW Pre-Show returning this week to kick off the big RAW 25 celebration in New York:
  Get ready for the biggest Raw in history with a live Pre-Show starting at 7 p.m. ET this Monday, Jan. 22, on WWE Network, WWE.com, the WWE App, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
  Join hosts Renee Young, Peter Rosenberg, David Otunga and Sam Roberts as they bring you everything you need to know to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the longest-running wee
  
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership, Bayley And Elias Start To Find Their Rhythm For Mixed Match Challenge (Video)

  18-01-2018 22:23 via mandatory.com
  WWE Smackdown Live
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 2.602 million viewers, which is down (slightly) from 2.603 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show was the seventh overall ranked show in total viewership on the night, and second in the 18-49 key demographic.
  AJ Styles Wins “KFC Colonel Rumble” Match After Last Night’s WWE Smackdown (Photos / Video)
  Mixed Match Challenge
  The following video features Bayley and
  
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• Mark Henry On Daniel Bryan’s WWE In-Ring Future, If Bryan Should Be a Hall of Famer, Which Raw Star Can Be a Top Guy?

  18-01-2018 22:22
  WWE Superstar Mark Henry was on Busted Open with Dave Lagreca and Bully Ray (fka Bubba Ray Dudley) yesterday and confirmed that he has signed an Ambassadors deal with the WWE. Below are two audio clips from his appearance:
  Mark talks about Daniel Bryan and his current injury situation with the WWE. Mark says that Daniel Bryan is the Gale Sayers of wrestling and he should be in the Hall of Fame, but that his career isn’t over yet. He says that Vince will need definitive proof that Daniel Br
  
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• WWE Releases Official Statement On Hulk Hogan’s Current Status, Hogan Comments on Raw 25

  18-01-2018 22:17
  WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan’s possible WWE return has been the subject of much debate over the past several months, with Hulk Hogan publicly stating numerous times that he wants to return to the company.
  Hogan already confirmed via Twitter that he will not be appearing at Raw 25 on Monday night, but noted he will be watching the show from home.
  In a new interview conducted for The Associated Press, via The Washington Post, Hogan had the following to say on Raw 25:
  “Brother, if I&rsq
  
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• Raw 25 Pre-Show and Hosts Announced, Bayley Plays Guitar With Elias (Video), Classic Content Coming to WWE Network

  18-01-2018 22:09
  WWE has released the above video.
  Bayley’s effort to walk with Elias pays off, as the unlikely tandem heads toward their first-round showdown in WWE Mixed Match Challenge, Tuesdays at 10 ET/7PT, exclusively on Facebook Watch.
  Raw 25 Pre-Show and Hosts Announced
  WWE has announced a Raw 25 pre-show will air on WWE Network at 7pm EST on Monday night. The show will be hosted by Renee Young, David Otunga, Peter Rosenberg and Sam Roberts.
  Read Also: Why Mick Foley Will Not Be At the WWE Raw 25th
  
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• Impact Media Call feat Sami Callihan & Konnan: Barbed Wire Massacre III Tonight On Twitch, Twitch v PopTV, Konnan’s In-Ring Future, More

  18-01-2018 21:44 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone participated in Impact Wrestling’s latest media call earlier today.
  This week’s call features Sami Callihan and Konnan.
  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 the Barbed Wire Massacre III match streaming tonight on Twitch between
  
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• Lana On The Women’s Royal Rumble, Dropping Her Accent For Total Divas, Rusev Getting Naked On The Show?

  18-01-2018 21:15
  WWE and Total Divas star Lana recently appeared on 107.7 The Bone with Baby Huey & Bimbo Jimbo. You can listen to the entire show at this link, and below are some interview highlights with a thanks to PW reader James Kincaid for the transcription.
  On how Rusev felt about Lana becoming a part of Total Divas:
  “He definitely wanted to do it. He fully supports me, and so he was excited to do it. He’s a character. He’s so funny. So, he’s just himself on that like “Su
  
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• ESPN Looks at Ronda Rousey Possibly Signing with WWE, Another Reason Why Mick Foley Will Not Be At Raw 25

  18-01-2018 21:06
  ESPN has released the above videos looking at rumors surrounding former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey possibly signing with WWE.
  With rumors swirling about Ronda Rousey joining the WWE, take a look at the list of star athletes who’ve made the jump to the squared circle.
  Another Reason Why Mick Foley Will Not Be At Raw 25
  As we noted earlier today, WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley and Bret Hart will not be attending Raw 25 on Monday night in New York City.
  Hart will not be present as he has a sche
  
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• Dave Meltzer Confirms Report About Paige’s WWE In-Ring Career Ending

  18-01-2018 21:01 via mandatory.com
  COLOGNE, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 11: Paige during WWE Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  Dave Meltzer confirmed Mike Johnson’s PWInsider.com report regarding Paige’s in-ring career for WWE coming to an end in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  He mentions that Paige was, “ruled by WWE medical as having injuries so severe that she won’t be cleared to wrestle.&
  
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• Mick Foley Not Attending RAW 25th Due To Storyline Discrepancy?

  18-01-2018 20:39 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: Mick Foley talks to WWE SummerSlam Host Jon at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter it’s revealed that Mick Foley will not be attending the RAW 25th celebration because he does not think it makes storyline sense for him to be attending considering the way he was fired from WWE TV by Stephanie McMahon and Triple H.
  Mick apparently does not wan
  
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• Bret Hart’s Status For RAW 25th

  18-01-2018 20:27 via mandatory.com
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  In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter it’s revealed that Bret Hart will not be attending the RAW 25th celebration this Monday night.
  Bret is currently dealing with serious hand issues following some botched surgery in the past year.
  Bret won’t be at RAW 25th because he has a visit from his hand surgeon that day in Calgary. The surgeon is apparently flying in from Paris for the appointment.
  Meltzer goes on to note that Sue Aitchi
  
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• Former Trump Adviser Urging Hulk Hogan to Run For Senate, Hogan Responds, Another Name Returning for Raw 25

  18-01-2018 20:04
  According to TMZ.com, Republican strategist and former Donald Trump adviser Roger Stone is urging WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan to challenge Florida Governor Rick Scott in the Republican primary.
  TMZ also obtained audio of Hulk Hogan addressing the Senator’s remarks and Hogan had the following to say.
  “My reaction is if I run I will win. Brother I don’t want to run, okay? I have a great life here on the beach. The only thing I’m gonna make a run fo
  
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• Charges Dismissed Against 17 Year Old Involved In the Death of Jim Ross’ Wife

  18-01-2018 19:54
  Back in March of 2017, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross’ wife Jan was involved in an accident when her Vespa was struck by a car, and suffered catastrophic injuries to her head. After undergoing surgery, Jim Ross announced via social media that Jan had passed away as a result of the accident.
  Ross has posted the following on Twitter today, noting that the 17 year old who was driving the car which struck Jan’s Vespa, has had charges of vehicular manslaughter dismissed. Ross added the d
  
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• Jonathan Coachman Returning To WWE For RAW 25th Celebration

  18-01-2018 19:46 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 09: Carmelo Anthony, Jonathan Coachman and 50 Cent attend the Celebration of the New FRIGO Collection at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street Store on June 9, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)
  Jonathan Coachman has posted the following on Twitter announcing that he will be returning to WWE for their RAW 25th special:I will be there. I guess they didn’t think I was big enough to include in the announcement. So I announced it myself this mor
  
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• ESPN Looks At Rousey As Possible WWE Crossover Star, Mustafa Ali Hypes This Weekend’s 205 Live Events

  18-01-2018 19:41 via mandatory.com
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  ESPN Looks At Rousey As Possible WWE Crossover Star
  ESPN has released the following SportsCenter clip on-line:
  With rumors swirling about Ronda Rousey joining the WWE, take a look at the list of star athletes who’ve made the jump to the squared circle.Related: Ronda Rousey’s Move To WWE Reportedly ‘Imminent’
  Mustafa Ali Hypes This Weekend’s 205 Live Events
  Mustafa Ali has released the following video o
  
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• WWE Hypes Legends Taking Over Raw 25, Jeff Hardy Gets First Mattel Figure (Photo), Ric Flair Decimates Garvin (Video)

  18-01-2018 19:40
  WWE has released the above video.
  After NWA World Champion Ric Flair sucker punches Ronnie Garvin during an interview, he throws him in the ring, tosses the ref to the side and blasts him with a vertical suplex.
  WWE Hypes Legends Taking Over Raw 25
  WWE.com has published the following, hyping the legends set to appear on Raw 25 on Monday night in New York City.
  “Oh, hell yeah!”
  Attitude Era standard-bearer and WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is making
  
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• WWE Announces The Signing Of ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Star

  18-01-2018 19:29
  WWE.com has published the following, announcing the signing of Kacy Cantanzaro of “American Ninja Warrior” fame. Catanzaro joins War Machine, Ricochet and Candice LeRae as talents who have signed WWE Performance Center deals this week.
  Kacy Catanzaro has been among the more enticing names expected to join the WWE Performance Center. Now, WWE.com can confirm that the “American Ninja Warrior” alumna has officially reported to NXT.
  Perhaps best known for her 2014 comple
  
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• Roger Stone Encouraging Hulk Hogan To Run For Senate, Ric Flair Decimates Ronnie Garvin: NWA ’86 (Video)

  18-01-2018 19:26 via mandatory.com
  PASADENA, CA – JULY 29: Roger Stone at Politicon at Pasadena Convention Center on July 29, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Politicon)
  Roger Stone Encouraging Hulk Hogan To Run For Senate
  TMZ.com has released the following video featuring Hulk Hogan responding to the rumors that political strategist Roger Stone is encouraging him to run for the U.S. Senate:
  Hulk Hogan may have retired from wrestling, but someone powerful is twisting his arm hard &h
  
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• WWE Royal Rumble Match Trivia: Most Wins, Most Appearances, Quickest Eliminations, Who Lasted Longest?, More

  18-01-2018 19:25
  The 2018 WWE Royal Rumble, taking place on January 28th in Philadelphia, is right around the corner, and our friends at HalloweenCostumes.com have put together a great infographic listing every Royal Rumble match winner, with stats, records and other trivia.
  Image Created by HalloweenCostumes.com
  In addition to the above graphic, the following stats have been released, featuring other notable moments in WWE Royal Rumble PPV history.YEAR
  WINNER
  ENTRY
  WRESTLEMANIA RESULT
  1988
  Hacksaw Jim Duggan
  13
  
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• More Details on Roman Reigns’ Alleged Link to Steroid Ring Scandal; How WWE Would Likely React if True

  18-01-2018 19:23
  As we reported earlier this week, WWE Superstar Roman Reigns was recently named as a client by Richard Rodriguez, the former owner of a Miami gym and supplement store that was arrested in connection with a massive steroid distribution ring.
  Rodriguez put out a video through YouTube “filmmaker” Jon Bravo, implication the Intercontinental Champion as well as other unnamed WWE performers and even major Hollywood actors like Mark Wahlberg. Reigns then released a statement through WWE dis
  
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• Another Hall of Famer Not Appearing at WWE Raw 25, Raw Venue Statistic, More On Japanese Star Heading to EVOLVE

  18-01-2018 19:07
  As we noted earlier today, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will not be appearing at Raw 25 in New York City on Monday night as he has a previous family commitment.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, another Hall of Famer who will not be appearing at Raw 25 is Bret Hart.
  The Observer notes Hart has a meeting with a hand surgeon in Calgary on Monday, and since the surgeon is flying in from Paris to meet Hart, he cannot postpone the appointment. A WWE rep contacted Bret to schedule his ap
  
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• Modern WWE Stars Recreate The Attitude Era (Video), Eric Bischoff On WWE Return at Raw 25, Carmella – Big Cass Update

  18-01-2018 18:39
  WWE has released the above video.
  In celebration of Raw’s 25th Anniversary, The New Day, Charlotte Flair, Natalya, Carmella, Breezango, Rusev, Lana and Zack Ryder mimic the most iconic moments and personas from WWE’s most chaotic era.
  Eric Bischoff On Return at Raw 25
  Eric Bischoff, who will be making his WWE TV return at Raw 25, Tweeted the following:Hanging with friends, enjoying the action, and being a part of the longest running, most successful show on TV…looking forward
  
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• Ron Fuller On The Creation Of The Continental Wrestling Territory, Status Of The Tape Library, Competing Against WWF

  18-01-2018 18:30
  Last week The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomed former NWA Florida Heavyweight Champion and Continental World Champion, Ron Fuller “The Tennessee Stud” to the show. Promoting his podcast “The Studcast”, Fuller fills Chad and John in as to what his show has to offer the wrestling podcast scene as well as how he looks to make his content differ from other wrestler hosted shows. In this excerpt we get a detailed breakdown into the creation of one of most dynamic terri
  
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• Two More Big Names Scheduled For WWE Raw 25, Why Mick Foley Is Not Appearing

  18-01-2018 17:06
  This Monday night’s WWE Raw 25 special, airing live from New York City, is shaping up to be filled with former WWE stars, legends and Hall of Famers, including Steve Austin, The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels.
  Jeff Hardy and Mark Henry are two more names that can be added to the Raw 25 list, as PWInsider.com reports both names are scheduled to appear on the show.
  Hardy is currently out of action recovering from surgery, and he is expected to return to the ring sometime in March or April.
  Ma
  
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• WWE Partners w/ PLB Sports For ‘Superstar Snacks’; Available Now

  18-01-2018 17:02 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images)
  WWE released the following to WrestleZone earlier today:
  WWE Superstar Snacks Now Available
  Pittsburgh, PA – PLB Sports (www.plbsports.com) has partnered with WWE to create and launch fruit snacks featuring WWE Superstars called WWE Superstar Snacks.  Made from real fruit juice, and naturally fat free, the fruit snacks are in the shape of the WWE logo and come in six flavors: cherry, apple, orange, strawberry, blue raspberry and grape.&n
  
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• Will Francis Ngannou Become The UFC’s New Mega Star?

  18-01-2018 16:53
  At UFC 218, Francis Ngannou’s MMA skills were put to the test. Ngannou not only passed, but he did so with flying colours, putting the world on notice with his unworldly power. Now, on Saturday at UFC 220, Ngannou will not only be facing a challenge inside the Octagon but also outside of it.Much like Brock Lesnar, Francis Ngannou has been promoted as a once in a lifetime athlete by the UFC. At six-foot four, two-hundred and sixty-two pounds of pure muscle, he most certainly qualifies as an
  
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• Were The U.S. Title Tournament Finals Able to Boost This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership?

  18-01-2018 16:53
  This week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live was headlined by the finals of the United States Title tournament, which saw Bobby Roode defeat Jinder Mahal.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE Smackdown Live averaged 2.602 million viewers, down just a tick from last week’s 2.603 million viewership average.
  As Mike Killam noted in his Smackdown live coverage report, the show had an unusual feel to it this week as it top names such as Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton, Kevin Owe
  
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• Major Odds Shift For SD Live Long Shot Royal Rumble Entry & Winner

  18-01-2018 16:53 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty, Daniel Bryan
  The following was sent to WrestleZone by Odds Checker:Odds have been slashed on SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan winning the Royal Rumble, with punters piling in on a potential surprise winner.
  The leader of the ‘Yes Movement’ has been cut from as long as 66/1 into just 5/1 following a surge in bets on the former World Champion.
  Despite seemingly not being medically cleared to compete, punters are not being dissuaded from backing the Wrest
  
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• New Talents Report to WWE PC, WWE Superstar Snacks Now Available, Hulk Hogan Shows Off His ‘Pythons’ (Photo)

  18-01-2018 16:44
  WWE has issued the following press release:
  WWE Superstar Snacks Now Available
  Pittsburgh, PA – PLB Sports (www.plbsports.com) has partnered with WWE to create and launch fruit snacks featuring WWE Superstars called WWE Superstar Snacks.  Made from real fruit juice, and naturally fat free, the fruit snacks are in the shape of the WWE logo and come in six flavors: cherry, apple, orange, strawberry, blue raspberry and grape.  The 10 count box will be available at Jewel-Osco, Wegman
  
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• WWE Reportedly Adds Two More Big Names To RAW 25th Celebration

  18-01-2018 16:42 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Jeff Hardy and Mark Henry are now also scheduled to appear at the upcoming RAW 25th celebration on Monday night.
  They also note that the reason Mick Foley will not be attending RAW 25th is because he already has a family commitment scheduled for the night.
  Related: Mark Henry Disputes Reports Of Him Being Retired, Comments On Working To Reinvent Himself In WWE, Working With John CenaMark HenryMONTMELO, SPAIN - JULY 01: Jorge Lo
  
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• 1/18 PW Morning Report: Roman Reigns Denies Scandal, Tonight’s Impact & More; Join us Live on Facebook at 11:30am EST

  18-01-2018 16:37
  Welcome to another edition of the PW Morning Report. Join us at 11:30am EST this morning as we go live on Facebook with another edition of the PW Morning Show, where we’ll be taking your questions and possibly even a few calls on the air.
  Tonight is Impact Wrestling and the final episode from last November’s post-Bound For Glory television taping series. Airing immediately after the show will be the “Barbed Wire Massacre” match between LAX and OVE that was deemed “t
  
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• Recently Released Impact Wrestling Star Spotted At WWE PC

  18-01-2018 16:35 via mandatory.com
  PWInsider.com is reporting that recently released Impact Wrestling star EC3 was spotted at the WWE Performance Center this past Tuesday.
  They also note that EC3 is free and clear of Impact Wrestling and is free to go anywhere he wants following his farewell at the last set of Impact TV tapings.
  Related: Bobby Lashley Removed From Upcoming Live Event
  The post Recently Released Impact Wrestling Star Spotted At WWE PC appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 47: Wrestle Kingdom Recap, Goldberg HOF, Paige Injured, Uso DUI, Richochet to WWE

  18-01-2018 16:34
  
  
  Dan is joined by Wil Lewis and Jason Calascibetta to recap Wrestle Kingdom 12, talk the possible end of Paige’s career, Goldberg being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Roman Roids, the state of Impact Wrestling, Jey Uso’s DUI, and answer your emails!Listen here:https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rynowrestlingreview/Episode+47.mp3Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
  The post Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 47: Wrestle Kingdom Recap, Goldberg HOF, Paige Injured, Uso DUI, Richochet to WWE appeare
  
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• Backstage News On Kevin Owens Missing WWE Live Events, Big Update on WWE Fastlane Main Event, Top Name Appearing

  18-01-2018 16:25
  On Sunday, March 11th, WWE will be holding the 2018 Fastlane PPV in Columbus Ohio at the Nationwide Arena. We previously reported that a big Fatal Five Way match was rumored to headline the event, and that now seems more definite as the Nationwide Arena has issued the above video hyping the match, which will feature AJ Styles defending the WWE Title against Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens.
  The video also hypes a “special appearance” by John Cena, who is rumo
  
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• Major Backstage Update On EC3’s WWE Status, Could He And Bobby Lashley Appear In the Royal Rumble?

  18-01-2018 16:09
  As noted, there has been much speculation regarding the future of former Impact Wrestling Champion EC3 after Carter finished up with Impact at the last set of TV tapings.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, EC3 will indeed be returning to WWE, where he previously worked in developmental under the ring name Derrick Bateman. PWInsider.com adds EC3 was recently spotted at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.
  Should WWE want Carter to continue using his EC3 name in the company, it woul
  
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• Bret Hart Hoping For Hart Foundation WWE HOF Induction, Pete Dunne On Facing Ospreay, Ryder Talks Finkel

  18-01-2018 16:00
  According to Dave Meltzer, Bret Hart is hoping for a Hart Foundation induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, sooner rather than later.
  Meltzer reported on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Hart would like a possible induction to be soon for Jim Neidhart, who is currently suffering some major health issues. Hart wants to induction to take place whilst Jim can still enjoy the moment and be in decent health to attend.
  So far only Goldberg has been confirmed by WWE as a Hall of Fame inductee for t
  
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• Mandy Leon Talks WWE Women’s Royal Rumble, Future Of Women of Honor On ROH TV, Being a ‘Rosebud’ in WWE

  18-01-2018 15:49
  Mandy Leon is one of the hottest rising stars in Ring of Honor’s Women of Honor division and one of their favorites in the company’s tournament to crown the very first Women of Honor Champion. The Ring of Honor original recently appeared on Interactive Radio to talk about this tournament, working in WWE as one of Adam Rose’s Rose Buds, and the overall Women’s Revolution in pro wrestling including in ROH, WWE, and Impact Wrestling. Below are some interview highlights.
  On R
  
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• Another Major WWE Legend In Talks With New Japan Pro Wrestling?

  18-01-2018 15:34
  According to a report by Dave Meltzer, another former WWE Legend is in talks with working for New Japan Pro Wrestling, following the steps of Chris Jericho who competed at Wrestle Kingdom 12 this year.
  Meltzer claims that future WWE Hall of Famer, Goldberg is the man who has been in talks with New Japan about potentially working several big dates. Below is a highlight of what Meltzer said on the situation, with a h/t to Cultaholic for the transcription:
  “I don’t expect anything to ha
  
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• Cody Rhodes Live Tweets Total Divas, WWE UK Title Match Set, CJ Banks On His Future

  18-01-2018 14:39
  Cody Rhodes to took to Twitter last night to live Tweet during the first ever episode of Brandi Rhodes’ new, Wags Atlanta show, on E!.
  Prior to the show starting was the latest episode of Total Divas and Rhodes gave some thoughts during the reality show, commenting on the Bella Twins and Natalya.
  During the episode, the Bella’s discussed their wine company, with Cody Rhodes tweeting out that he agreed with Brie Bella, as he knows exactly how tough it is to create wine. Rhodes also co
  
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• Tye Dillinger & Mojo Rawley Heated Twitter Exchange, Nixon Newell On Animal Shows, Latest Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast

  18-01-2018 14:18
  WWE SmackDown Live Superstars, Tye Dillinger and Mojo Rawley have been involved in a heated Twitter exchange during the past day that has seen each man trade shots at the other online.
  The argument began after Mojo Rawley failed to win the United States Championship tournament and blamed the fact that the referee got in his way for his defeat to Bobby Roode, the eventual winner.
  Tye Dillinger responded to that by claiming he was making excuses for it, something that Mojo didn’t take too ki
  
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• Roman Reigns Issues Statement Denying Alleged Connection to Busted Steroid Ring

  18-01-2018 06:02
  Earlier this week rumor began circulating of a major steroid ring bust in connection with WWE Superstar and current Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns.
  Richard Rodriguez, former owner of Miami’s Iron Addicts Gym and Wellness Fitness Nutrition, had his facilities raided in early 2017 and was arrested along several others in connection with a massive steroid distribution ring. In a recent video by YouTube “filmmaker” Jon Bravo, he claims to interview Rodriguez in the interest
  
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• Photos of Ricochet, War Machine & Candice at WWE Performance Center, Huge Match Set For Next Week’s WWE NXT

  18-01-2018 05:04
  New Signees Arrive at WWE P.C.
  As we reported earlier this week, WWE has officially announced the signings of popular women’s wrestler Candice LeRae, high-flying sensation Ricochet and former Ring of Honor and IWGP Tag Team Champions War Machine. WWE.com has published a photo gallery featuring the four highly anticipated signees together at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. You can check it out at THIS LINK.
  Gargano Defends His Title Shot
  Johnny Gargano has agreed to put his
  
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• Two Huge Title Matches Added to NXT Takeover Philadelphia; Updated Match Card & Coverage Info

  18-01-2018 03:32
  Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly will defend the NXT Tag Team Championships for the first time at next weekend’s NXT Takeover: Philadelphia live special, and we can now confirm their opponents for the show. The Undisputed Era will put the titles on the line against none other than former champions, the Authors of Pain.
  This will not be the first time these four men share a ring, and in fact both sides have become incredibly familiar with one another. You may recall that they tried to mur
  
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• Roman Reigns Issues Statement On Recent Steroid Accusations

  18-01-2018 03:25 via mandatory.com
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  Pro Wrestling Sheet‘s Ryan Satin is reporting Roman Reigns issued the following statement following Richard Rodriguez’s claims that Reigns was a former client:
  “I have never heard of Richard Rodriguez or Wellness Fitness Nutrition. I learned from the mistake I made nearly two years ago and paid the penalty for it. Since then, I’ve passed 11 tests as part of WWE’s independent drug testing program.”
  Roman Reigns Named As Alleged C
  
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