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• ‘NXT Takeover: Philadelphia’ Media Call w/ Triple H (Full Audio)

  24-01-2018 23:30 via mandatory.com
  WWE just finished their ‘NXT Takeover: Philadelphia’ Media Call hosted by Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
  WrestleZone was on the call and has just released the full audio via WrestleZone Radio.
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  We will have transcribed highlights from Triple H’s call on the site shortly. You can find some of our live notes from our Twitter handle below:.@TripleH says that #RoyalRumble weekend will have a more than usual raucous crowd due to the Ea
  
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• New Match Announced For NXT Takeover Philadelphia

  24-01-2018 23:09 via mandatory.com
  According to Triple H during today’s NXT Takeover conference call, Velveteen Dream versus Kassius Ohno has been added to Saturday night’s NXT Takeover Philadelphia special event..@TripleH says @KassiusOhno will face @VelveteenWWE as part of #NXTTakeOver and “may steal the show”
  — WrestleZone.com (@WRESTLEZONEcom) January 24, 2018WrestleZone will be providing live coverage of it via our Twitter account @WrestleZonecom. The full audio will be made available via&
  
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• NXT Talents Returning For TV Tapings This Weekend, Triple H On Ronda Rousey’s WWE Status, Notable Names in Philly

  24-01-2018 23:08
  As noted, Triple H conducted an NXT Takeover Philadelphia media conference call today, and below are several highlights coming from the call.
  -In addition to the matches already announced for NXT Takeover this weekend, Triple H confirmed the brand will tape the January 31st episode of NXT TV before Takeover. Triple H added names like Nikki Cross and Roderick Strong, as well as the returning tag team TM61, who had been out with injury, will all be appearing at the tapings at The Wells Fargo Cente
  
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• Was This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership Able to Rise With Raw’s Massive Number?

  24-01-2018 22:56
  As we noted yesterday, WWE Raw 25 brought in the highest viewership number for Raw in years, drawing 4.53 million viewers.
  Raw 25 featured the returns of legends such as Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Vince McMahon, and more. The show was headlined by Roman Reigns defending the IC Title against The Miz, and Balor Club in tag team match against The Revival.
  Despite Raw’s massive increase this week, WWE Smackdown viewership was unable to continue the trend heading in
  
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• Diamond Dallas Page Says WWE Should Bring Hulk Hogan Back, Charlotte Flair Shows Bobby Roode How To Woooo! (Video)

  24-01-2018 22:51 via mandatory.com
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  Bring Hulk Back
  The following video features Diamond Dallas Page talking to TMZ Sports about Hulk Hogan’s status with WWE, and Page says the company should bring him back. Page said:
  “To me, at some point Hulk has to come back. You know, I’m hoping that gets seen on the WWE side because [I’m] a big Hulk Hogan fan. He helped me get… he was one of the guys that was instrumental in helping me get up to that top spot as a top guy.
  
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• Triple H Announces New Match For NXT Takeover Philadelphia *Spoiler*

  24-01-2018 22:48
  As noted, Triple H conducted an NXT Takeover Philadelphia conference call today, and during the call Triple H announced another match set for the event on Saturday night. In the process of announcing the match, Triple H spoiled tonight’s NXT broadcast, as The Game noted Kassius Ohno vs Velveteen Dream will take place at Takeover.
  As noted, Johnny Gargano vs Velveteen Dream headlines tonight’s NXT, with the winner of the match going on to face Andrade “Cien” Almas for
  
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• Jeff Cobb Pulled From Upcoming Live Event, Possible Update On When Lucha Underground Could Start Filming Season Four

  24-01-2018 22:46 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Jeff Cobb
  WXW Germany announced (h/t to Pro Wrestling Sheet) Jeff Cobb has been removed from their upcoming March live event due to a conflict with an upcoming Lucha Underground taping.
  Pro Wrestling Sheet noted the WXW event takes place between March 9-11, but it’s not likely that this is the first week that Lucha Underground will be taping. PWSheet’s Ryan Satin later noted a source said LU’s fourth season will likely start taping on the final week
  
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• Finn Balor Crosses Paths With Scott Hall At RAW 25, Hall Looks Back On Being The ‘Bad Guy’ (Video), WWE Smackdown Social Media Score

  24-01-2018 22:27 via mandatory.com
  WWE Smackdown Live
  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of Smackdown had 204,000 interactions on Facebook, which is up from 163,000 interactions last week.
  Additionally, this week’s show had 103,000 interactions on Twitter, which is down from 109,000 interactions last week. Overall, this week’s show had 882,000 total interactions, which includes a new metric that counts Instagram social activity (574,000 interactions – no previous totals). Last week’s s
  
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• Top Name Joining the Announce Team For WWE Women’s Royal Rumble Match

  24-01-2018 22:18
  Stephanie McMahon, who last month appeared on Raw to announce the first ever WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match, will be joining the announce team on Sunday night to call the 30 Woman over-the-top-rope match.
  McMahon posted the following on Twitter:
  Announcing the first-ever women’s #RoyalRumble match was one of my all-time favorite moments in @WWE… And now I’m proud to share that I’ll be joining the Announce team for this historic match this Sunday!Announcing the firs
  
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• WWE Smackdown Live Viewership, Peyton Royce & Billie Kay Make An Iconic Royal Rumble Prediction (Video)

  24-01-2018 22:16 via mandatory.com
  WWE Smackdown Live
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 2.580 million viewers, which is down from 2.602 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show was the tenth overall watched show on the night in total viewers, and second overall in the 18-49 key demographic.
  ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy Now Teasing His ‘BROKEN Brilliance’; WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Smackdown Live
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• Stephanie McMahon To Join Commentary Team For The Women’s Royal Rumble Match

  24-01-2018 22:07 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE)
  Stephanie McMahon posted the following, announcing she will join the commentary team for the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble match this Sunday at the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view in Philadelphia:
  Watch Triple H & Stephanie Lip Sync To ‘Moana’Announcing the first-ever women's #RoyalRumble match was one of my all-time favorite moments in @WWE… And now I'm proud to share that I'll be joining the Announce team for this histor
  
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• How Jimmy Fallon Changed Raw 25 Plans, Scott Hall Reflects On Razor Ramon, NXT Stars Predict Rumble Match (Video)

  24-01-2018 21:41
  Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard has published a new report noting late-night TV host Jimmy Fallon of “The Tonight Show” actually caused some major rewrites to the Raw 25 script earlier this week.
  Barrasso notes that WWE found out earlier in the day on Monday that Fallon would be arriving late to Raw 25, despite the “Tonight” show host having been scheduled to do pre-tapes and segments with numerous WWE stars and legends.
  As a result, the Raw 25
  
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• LIVE NOW: NXT Takeover Philadelphia Media Call w/ Paul “Triple H” Levesque

  24-01-2018 21:31
  Today at 4:00pm ET we will be live streaming the NXT Takeover: Philadelphia media call hosted by none other than Paul “Triple H” Levesque. Get an inside look as the WWE legend and head of NXT takes questions from members of the media, both pro wrestling and mainstream outlets, from all around the world.
  ProWrestling.com will have a complete transcript of today’s media call available on the website later this afternoon. You can join the conversation live at Facebook.com/prowres
  
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• LISTEN NOW: Full NXT Takeover Philadelphia Media Call w/ Paul “Triple H” Levesque

  24-01-2018 21:31
  
  Today at 4:00pm ET we will be live streaming the NXT Takeover: Philadelphia media call hosted by none other than Paul “Triple H” Levesque. Get an inside look as the WWE legend and head of NXT takes questions from members of the media, both pro wrestling and mainstream outlets, from all around the world.
  ProWrestling.com will have a complete transcript of today’s media call available on the website later this afternoon. You can join the conversation live at Facebook.com
  
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• Another Change In Women’s Royal Rumble Betting Odds, Who Is Favored to Win the WWE Title Match?

  24-01-2018 21:30
  The following WWE Royal Rumble betting odds have been sourced by Paddy Power, which accepts players from Ireland, The UK and other countries.
  Odds have finally been set for the handicap match for the WWE Championship. The champion, AJ Styles is favored at -225 currently, with the team of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn a +162 underdog.
  Read Also: WWE Announces History Making Location For The 2019 Royal Rumble PPV
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  AJ Styles(c) -225 vs Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens +162
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• Backstage News From RAW 25: Jimmy Fallon Causes Last Minute Re-Writes, Plans For Enzo, Buzz About Possible WWE Sale, Austin & McMahon, More

  24-01-2018 21:18 via mandatory.com
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0689 — Pictured: (l-r) Professional wrestler John Cena during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on June 9, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  Justin Barrasso was at RAW 25 this past Monday night and has just released a new report, via Sports Illustrated, detailing several stories from backstage.
  You can find some of the highlights below. The full report can be found HERE.
  Related: How M
  
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• Manhattan Center Shortchanged On Raw 25 Time, Sami Zayn Tries to Fire Up Becky Lynch (Video), NWA Congratulates WWE

  24-01-2018 21:10
  As we noted yesterday, Frank The Clown, one of the stars of the WWE Network show “Holy Foley”, was in attendance for Raw 25 at the Manhattan Center this week, and was not happy with the way the show was put together for fans in Manhattan.
  Furthering his case, Frank Tweeted the following, noting the short amount of actual broadcast time given to The Manhattan Center portion of Raw 25:**READ THIS!**
  My friend @WWELiteBrite sent me this in regards to the #RAW25 broadcast time from the M
  
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• ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy Now Teasing His ‘BROKEN Brilliance’; WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Smackdown Live

  24-01-2018 20:57 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Reby Hardy
  ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy Now Teasing His ‘BROKEN Brilliance’
  Matt Hardy has posted the following on Twitter continuing to tease his “Broken” persona:DO NOT FRET, #WOKENWarriors..
  I have seen the future in a POWERFUL PREMONITION..
  My #BROKENBrilliance will ENSURE that for Bray Wyatt & The REPUGNANT Sister Abigail..
  It’s OVAH!!! pic.twitter.com/NQdrqx1FCW
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 24, 2018Related: Matt
  
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• Triple H On Must See NXT Match Tonight, PW’s Rumble Tournament Continues, Former WWE Diva Launches Podcast

  24-01-2018 20:53
  Former WWE Diva Terri Runnels, who made her return to WWE TV at Raw 25 this week, has launched a new podcast via MLWRadio.com.
  The show is called “Cigars, Scars, and Superstars”, and the premiere episode features Runnels talking her Raw 25 experience and WWF debut of Marlena.
  Triple H On Must See NXT Match
  As noted, tonight’s episode of WWE NXT will be headlined by Johnny Gargano vs The Velveteen Dream, and if Dream can win the match he will take Gargano’s 
  
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• How Much Broadcast Time Did The Manhattan Center Get On RAW 25?

  24-01-2018 20:44 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Frank The Clown
  WWE Holy Foley star Frank the Clown was front row for RAW 25 in the Manhattan Center. He recently tweeted out his “constructive criticism” of how WWE handled The Manhattan Center portion of the RAW 25 event.
  Related: Frank The Clown On His Manhattan Center Experience ‘2 Venue Format Should Die’; More RAW 25 Thoughts
  Frank has now tweeted out the following noting that live video from The Manhattan Center only occupied a total of 29 minute
  
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• Sean Waltman Stands In The Manhattan Center & Reflects On 1-2-3 Kid Beating Razor Ramon (Video)

  24-01-2018 20:24 via mandatory.com
  WWE has released the above video on-line:
  The Superstar once known as The 1-2-3 Kid reminisces about his career-defining victory over Razor Ramon on Monday Night Raw.
  Don’t forget to join WrestleZone this Sunday in Chicago at Duffy’s Bar & Grille (420 W Diversey Ave) for Sean Waltman’s Official Chicago Royal Rumble Viewing Party & VIP Kick-Off Party!
  Full info and VIP tickets are available via the embedded link below.
  THIS SUNDAY: Sean Waltman’s Official Chicago
  
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• X-Pac Reflects On His Upset Win Over Razor Ramon, Smackdown Top 10, Charlotte On Roode’s “Woo!” (Videos)

  24-01-2018 20:07
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  The Superstar once known as The 1-2-3 Kid reminisces about his career-defining victory over Razor Ramon on Monday Night Raw.
  In the video, X-Pac, who was then known as The 1-2-3 Kid, says the upset win over Razor Ramon is where the defining moment of his career took place, and he is thrilled to be back on Raw fo
  
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• Triple H ‘You Do NOT Want To Miss’ Tonight’s NXT Main Event, Big E Stacks Pancakes On Graves’ Head

  24-01-2018 20:06 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit / Layout: Bill Pritchard
  Triple H ‘You Do NOT Want To Miss’ Tonight’s NXT Main
  Triple H has posted the following on Twitter hyping tonight’s WWE NXT Main Event where Johnny Gargano puts his NXT Championship match at Takeover on the line against The Velveteen Dream:The last episode of @WWENXT before NXT takes over Philadelphia…This is a match you do NOT want to miss. #WeAreNXT #NXTTakeOver https://t.co/3Jn76BzLYQ
  — Triple H (@TripleH) January 24,
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday: Satoshi Kojima Injured, Fantasticamania Results, NJPW New Beginning Schedule, Kawato’s Excursion, More

  24-01-2018 19:59 via mandatory.com
  Every Wednesday, WrestleZone brings you all of the latest headlines from across the Pacific. This is New Japan Pro Wednesday…
  Satoshi Kojima Ruptures ACL
  New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that former IWGP Heavyweight Champion and tag team legend Satoshi Kojima has suffered a ruptured ACL in his left knee. The injury occurred during Kojima’s 1/22 match with CMLL‘s Rush in Korakuen Hall. There is no timetable for the 47-year old’s return, but at his age it w
  
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• Vickie Guerrero Talks Not Being A Part Of RAW 25, A Potential WWE Return, Eddie’s Influence, More (Audio)

  24-01-2018 19:47 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone, in conjunction with SportsKeeda, is proud to present the above interview between Harry Kettle and former RAW & Smackdown General Manager Vickie Guerrero.
  We have included some transcribed some highlights below. You can also listen to the full interview via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
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  On not being present at Raw 25:
  Of course I was happy to be a part of it [the history of Raw], but I would’ve maybe liked to have seen my picture pop
  
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• Finn Balor’s Message to Doubters, Details On New WWE Supercard Update, WWE & NWA File New Trademark Claims

  24-01-2018 19:01
  According to PWInsider.com, Billy Corgan’s Lightning One, Inc has applied to trademark the name “The Dupont Network” for use by the National Wrestling Alliance. The Dupont Network might be a spinoff of the old “Dumont Network” which was the first to broadcast pro wrestling.
  In other trademark news, PWInsider reports WWE is in the process of trademarking the name “Miz and Mrs”, which is the name of the new reality show starring The Miz and Maryse coming t
  
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• Inside Look at WWE & Make-A-Wish (Video), Mysterio – Impact Note, Ellsworth Update, Nia Jax On 205 Live GM

  24-01-2018 19:00
  Inside Look at WWE & Make-A-Wish
  WWE has released the above video.
  Cathy Kelley gives an exclusive look into WWE and Make-A-Wish’s Raw 25th Celebration, featuring John Cena, Finn Bálor and more.
  Mysterio – Impact Note
  As noted, Impact Wrestling and Rey Mysterio had been in talks for a possible Mysterio debut at the last set of TV tapings, however, those talks fell through at the last minute. Despite Impact and Mysterio not being able to reach a deal for the last tapings, P
  
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• New Odds For WWE Championship Handicap Match Released; Update On Women’s Rumble Favorite

  24-01-2018 18:56 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
  BetWrestling.com has just released the following to WrestleZone:
  Odds have finally been set for the handicap match for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble. The champion, AJ Styles is favored at -225 currently, with the team of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn a +162 underdog.
  WWE ChampionshipAJ Styles (c) -225 vs Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens +162
  Also, the Women’s Royal Rumble has experienced another change at the top with Ronda Rousey once again holding the mos
  
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: Gargano Puts NXT Title Shot On The Line Against Velveteen Dream, More

  24-01-2018 18:48 via mandatory.com
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  We encourage you to begin your discussion about tonight’s NXT in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:Will Velveteen Dream turn into Johnny Gargano’s worst nightmare?
  No Way Jose brings the fiesta back to NXT
  Will there be fireworks before TakeOver: Philadelphia?NXT begins at 8/7 pm CST on the WWE Network.
  Be sur
  
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• The Very Latest Backstage Details On Why WWE Decided to Fire Enzo Amore Following Rape Allegations

  24-01-2018 18:35
  As we reported yesterday, WWE announced the release of Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore amid allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. The move to release Enzo came just 24 hours after the company had announced his suspension.
  Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com was the first to report that WWE was unaware of Enzo being investigated by police, as the investigation has been ongoing since the alleged rape incident took place back on October 19th, 2017. Sapp speculated, along with journalist David Bix
  
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• WWE Hosting ‘NXT Takeover: Philadelphia’ Media Call Today w/ Triple H; WZ Providing Live Coverage

  24-01-2018 18:33 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 22: Recipient of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Abel Heller and WWE Champion and Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative, Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque attend the celebration of the 25th anniversay of Monday Night Raw at The Empire State Building on January 22, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)
  WWE will be hosting it’s ‘NXT Takeover: Philadelphia’ Media Call today at 4 pm EST hosted by Paul “
  
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• Enzo Hiding Rape Allegations From WWE Reportedly ‘The Last Straw’ Leading To Release; More Details

  24-01-2018 18:08 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com has a new report out with updates on what they know about why WWE decided to release Enzo Amore.
  We have included some highlights below. Their full report can be found HERE.
  Related: Enzo Amore Issues Statement About Recent Rape AccusationsEnzo was not fired by WWE because there is a belief that he is guilty of the allegations against him
  PWInsider confirms Fightful’s report that WWE was completely unaware of the allegations and criminal i
  
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• Shane Douglas Discusses Being Distracted By The Money Paul Heyman Owed Him Prior To Dropping The ECW Title To Taz

  24-01-2018 17:59
  This week The Triple Threat Podcast featured a very special look back at the events leading up to and the night of ECW’s Guilty As Charged 1999 pay per view featuring Taz defeating Shane Douglas for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. The significance of Taz’s victory was ending the 406 title reign of The Franchise (who won the belt from Bam Bam Bigelow in November 1997) but the overall backstory of how the angle came together and the behind the scenes drama caused by the be
  
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• Shawn Michaels Recalls First Raw Match, Lana Loses Control During MMC Training (Videos), Impact Name Hosting JR Show

  24-01-2018 17:55
  WWE has released the above backstage video featuring Shawn Michaels from this week’s Raw 25 special.
  At the original home of Monday Night Raw, HBK reflects on the show’s 25-year history and his Intercontinental Title defense on its first episode.
  During the video, Shawn Michaels notes the differences between Raw at the Manhattan Center 25 years ago compared to today, and he said the crew was much smaller. He compared the night so far to a high school reunion, as him and some old star
  
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• Adam Cole Wants The NXT Title, Zelina Vega Responds, Dusty Rhodes Joins the nWo (Video), How Old is Vince Russo?

  24-01-2018 17:38
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, former WCW and WWE writer Vince Russo turns 57 years old. Today also would have been the 53rd birthday of the late ECW, WCW and WWE star Mike Awesome.
  Adam Cole Wants The NXT Title, Zelina Vega Responds
  Undisputed Era member Adam Cole, who will be facing Aleister Black in an Extreme Rules match at NXT Takeover Philadelphia on Saturday night, Tweeted the following:There isn’t a human being alive that is going to keep me away from becoming @WWENXT
  
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• Shawn Michaels Recalls His Match On The 1st Ever RAW From Inside The Manhattan Center Before RAW 25

  24-01-2018 17:30 via mandatory.com
  ORANGE, CA – MAY 08: Wrestler Shawn Michaels arrives at the Lions Gate Premiere of “See No Evil” at the Century Stadium Promenade 25 on May 8, 2006 in Orange, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
  WWE has released the following video exclusive on-line:
  At the original home of Monday Night Raw, HBK reflects on the show’s 25-year history and his Intercontinental Title defense on its first episode. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork
  
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• Big Steel Cage Match, Title Match, Bobby Lashley and More Set for Impact Wrestling Genesis This Week

  24-01-2018 17:25
  This week Impact Wrestling will present the “Genesis” themed edition of the show, and the following matches have been taped for the special:
  Steel Cage Match:-Alberto El Patron vs Johnny Impact vs Impact Wrestling Champion Eli Drake
  -Bobby Lashley vs Moose
  -Matt Sydal vs EC3
  Impact Wrestling Knockouts Title Match:-Laurel Van Ness (c) vs Allie
  -Footage will air of Taiji Ishimori defending the X-Division Championship in Pro Wrestling NOAH
  It’s worth noting that three of the talen
  
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• Samir Singh Reveals Injury & Surgery; Will Be Out Of Action For Months

  24-01-2018 17:21 via mandatory.com
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  Samir Singh has posted the following on Instagram revealing that he just had surgery for a torn ACL: Last week I tore my ACL and it goes without saying that this past week has been very emotional. The more I think about it, the less it makes sense. All I know is that God is the sovereign of my life and that everything that comes to pass is his blessing. I thank you all for the continued love and support. I can’t wait to be back.
  A post shared bySamir Singh – WWE
  
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• Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali Talk 205 Live Match, Send Message to New GM, News For Tonight’s Total Divas (Videos)

  24-01-2018 17:11
  Below is the official synopsis for tonight’s new episode of Total Divas, along with preview clips above and below.
  “Brie and Bryan make a cross country move that ends up as a major disaster; Jon takes Trinity on a romantic weekend trip’ Rusev tries to give his wife, Lana, a taste of her own medicine after she strutted in a bikini in Bulgaria.”
  
  Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali Talk 205 Live Match, Send Message to GM
  As seen on WWE 205 Live last night, Cedric Ale
  
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• Strowman/Bliss & Zayn/Lynch Hype MMC Week 3 Match (Video), Shane Helms Wants To Be Cruiser Champ?

  24-01-2018 17:06 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Strowman/Bliss & Zayn/Lynch Hype MMC Week 3 Match
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  The Monster Among Men and Five Feet of Fury prepare to clash with the tough-as-nails Sami Zayn & The Irish Lass Kicker, next Tuesday at 10 ET/7 PT, exclusively on Facebook Watch. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comWWE Mixed Match Challenge Week 2 Results: Miz & Asuka vs Carmella & Big E; Next Week’s
  
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• Breaking: Phoenix To Host The 2019 WWE Royal Rumble Weekend

  24-01-2018 16:46 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  WWE has just announced the following:
  WWE today announced that Chase Field in Phoenix will host Royal Rumble on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. This marks WWE’s debut at Chase Field and the first time that the Royal Rumble has ever been held at a baseball stadium.
  In addition, as part of Royal Rumble Weekend, Phoenix will host the following events at Talking Stick Resort Arena:
  NXT TakeOver (Saturday, Jan. 26)Monday Night Raw (Monday, Jan. 28)SmackDown LIVE&nbs
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Says It Is Time For WWE To Bring Back Hulk Hogan (Video)

  24-01-2018 16:44
  TMZ recently spoke with WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page, and during the brief interview, the former WCW Champion says he thinks it’s time for WWE to make amends with Hulk Hogan and bring The Hulkster back to the company.
  “Hulk has to come back. I’m hoping that that gets seen on the WWE side,” Page told TMZ.
  Page added that Hogan was one of the men who was instrumental in helping DDP’s rise in WCW and to the eventual WCW World Championship. Page echoed sentimen
  
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• WWE’s 2018 Royal Rumble ‘By The Numbers’ Video, How Old Would Mike Awesome Have Been Today?

  24-01-2018 16:37 via mandatory.com
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0689 — Pictured: Professional wrestler John Cena on June 9, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)
  WWE’s 2018 Royal Rumble ‘By The Numbers’ Video
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Get the most important statistics, facts and figures before the 2018 Royal Rumble event, streaming live this Sunday at 7 ET/4 PT on the award-winning WWE Network. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE
  
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• How Was WWE MMC Viewership?, Latest NXT Takeover Promo, WWE Behind-the-Scenes (Videos), Goldberg On ‘The Flash’

  24-01-2018 16:33
  WWE has released the above video.
  Check out this behind the scenes look at Bayley, Apollo Crews, Titus O’Neil and Alicia Fox joining with pocket.watch to take part in exciting and hilarious challenges.
  WWE MMC Viewership
  Last night’s episode of WWE Mixed Match Challenge, which was the second episode in the series, topped out at 93,000 live viewers, according to PWInsider.com. Live viewership for the second episode saw a significant drop from the first episode of WWE MMC, however
  
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• Mustafa Ali & Cedric Alexander Get ‘This Is Awesome’ Chants For 205 Live Main Event; Both Comment (Videos)

  24-01-2018 16:12 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Last night’s episode of 205 Live saw an incredible main event between Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander that had the Washington, DC crowd chanting “This Is Awesome”.
  Related: Daniel Bryan Confirms Enzo Amore Has Abdicated The Cruiserweight Title; New GM To Debut On 205 Live
  You can find highlights from the bout as well as a backstage interview with Ali and Alexander reacting to the crowd’s chant below:
  The post Mustafa Ali & Cedric Alexander Get
  
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• What Happened After WWE TV Tapings Last Night?, Paul Heyman Agency Lands New Deal, Sasha Banks On MTV (Videos)

  24-01-2018 16:11
  After WWE 205 Live went off the air last night, Randy Orton defeated Baron Corbin in the dark match main event of the night.
  Read Also: Daniel Bryan Reveals The Status of the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, New General Manager To Debut
  Paul Heyman Agency Lands New Deal
  The Richmond Raceway, which has worked with Paul Heyman’s Looking4Larry Productions in the past, Tweeted the following:Excited about our alliance with #Looking4Larry and the best advocate in all of sports, Paul Heyman @
  
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• Big Match with Takeover Implications On NXT Tonight, More 2019 Royal Rumble Details, Latest Fashion Files (Video)

  24-01-2018 16:00
  WWE has released the above video.
  The Ascension think they’re ready for a match against Rusev & Aiden English, but Breezango have other ideas in this edition of “The Fashion Files.”
  Big Match with Takeover Implications On NXT Tonight
  Tonight is the final episode of WWE NXT before this weekend’s big Takeover Philadelphia event, and the following has been taped for tonight’s show.
  -Johnny Gargano vs The Velveteen Dream. If Gargano loses, Dream gets the Title shot
  
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• Matt Hardy Says He’s Been Mandated To ‘Focus On My BROKEN Beginnings’

  24-01-2018 15:55 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Following his loss to Bray Wyatt this past Monday on RAW 25th “Woken” Matt Hardy has posted the following on Twitter teasing a return to his “Broken” Matt Hardy roots:I've had a very PROLIFIC PREMONITION, #WOKENWarriors..
  Following my setback in #TheGreatWar at #RAW25, I've been MANDATED by the #7Deities to return to & focus on my #BROKEN BEGINNINGS.
  My MAGIC is most POTENT at The Hardy Compound. pic.twitter.com/RLLzMfG
  
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• WWE Officially Announces 2018 SummerSlam Travel Packages

  24-01-2018 15:52
  WWE has announced the following:
  Take part in the ultimate WWE fan experience with an official SummerSlam 2018 Travel Package, available starting Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. ET at SummerSlamTravel.com. Individual SummerSlam tickets will be available starting Friday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. ET.
  WWE’s Biggest Event of the Summer returns to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., for the fourth straight year on Aug. 19 and there is no better way to enjoy all the excitement of Summer
  
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• Matt Hardy Teases Major Change to ‘Woken’ Character

  24-01-2018 15:47
  As we noted several weeks ago, Matt Hardy and Impact Wrestling came to an agreement allowing Hardy to retain full rights and ownership of the “Broken Universe” gimmick and everything pertaining to the character and gimmick.
  The move comes at an interesting time as Hardy just lost a match to Bray Wyatt at Raw 25 this past Monday night, and issued the Tweet below, addressing his future.
  While the Tweet could simply be Hardy furthering his character, it could be a signal that a change i
  
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