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• Chicago Fans: Sean Waltman’s Official Chicago Royal Rumble Party & VIP Kick-Off Party Details!

  25-01-2018 23:50 via mandatory.com
  A limited number of VIP Kick-Off Party Tickets to this event are still available HERE and include:A signed Sean Waltman 8×10
  A photo with Sean Waltman
  An additional item signed by Sean Waltman
  A live Q&A and podcast recording with Sean WaltmanRelated: Sean Waltman Comments On The ‘All In’ Event, Rumors Of CM Punk Possibly Appearing, WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge Format
  Here is the full press release for the event:
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• Rich Swann Has All Charges Against Him For Recent Incident Dismissed

  25-01-2018 23:32 via mandatory.com
  PWInsider.com is reporting all charges against WWE star Rich Swann related to a kidnapping and battery incident were dropped earlier today.
  According to the report, Swann had the charges dropped against him due to prosecutors determining there was “insufficient evidence” to move forward with the case. Swann had been arrested on December 10th, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida and charged with false imprisonment / kidnapping and a misdemeanor battery charge after a roadside incident
  
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• Rob Barnes On Being One Of Booker T’s Lead Trainers, His Native Australia’s Hot Wrestling Scene, More

  25-01-2018 23:06 via mandatory.com
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  WrestleZone is happy to present the following exclusive interview with Reality of Wrestling’s first ever ROW Champion Rob Barnes as part of ROW Thursdays here on WrestleZone:We have included some transcribed highlights from Rob’s interview below. (If you use them elsewhere please credit WrestleZone)
  TUNE IN: Booker T’s LIVE Reality Of Wrestling Seminar Tonight At 7:30 PM CST On WrestleZone’s FB Page!
  On the pro wre
  
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• Philadelphia Renames Intersection for Royal Rumble Week (Photo), PPV Theme Song, This Week’s Total Divas Viewership

  25-01-2018 23:05
  According to ShowBuzzDaily, this week’s new episode of Total Divas averaged 609,000 viewers, up from last week’s 593,000 viewership average.
  Philadelphia Renames Intersection for Royal Rumble Week
  In honor of WWE and the Royal Rumble this weekend, the city of Philadelphia has announced that the intersection of Broad Street and Pattison Way, has been renamed this weekend as Royal Way and Rumble Road. The location is just outside the Wells Fargo Center, site of the PPV this w
  
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• Naomi Comments On Royal Rumble Hopes, Wanting Another Shot At Charlotte, Why She & Jimmy Uso Will Win Mixed Match Challenge

  25-01-2018 22:49 via mandatory.com
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  Naomi recently spoke with Bleacher Report ahead of this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view; you can read a few highlights below:
  Naomi comments on being a part of the historic Women’s Royal Rumble match: 
  “I get to be a part of history. I get to be a part of the first, to be in the ring with so many awesome women—women I’ve admired.”
  Naomi comments on potential surprise names that might show up in the match, her exp
  
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• Alexa Bliss Comments On Celebrating Women In The Royal Rumble, Giving The ‘Divas’ Generation Credit

  25-01-2018 22:43 via mandatory.com
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  Alexa Bliss recently spoke with Sky Sports ahead of this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view; you can read a few highlights below:
  Alexa Bliss comments on the hurdles the Women’s Revolution has cleared, excitement for the Women’s Royal Rumble: 
  “You’re never done. The WWE has been at the forefront of promoting women in sports entertainment and athletics. But it would be awesome if one day we main event Wrestl
  
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• Johnny Gargano On Importance Of His NXT Takeover Title Match, Main Eventing In Philadelphia, Having The Support Of His Family

  25-01-2018 22:25 via mandatory.com
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  Johnny Gargano recently spoke with WWE.com ahead of this weekend’s NXT Takeover Philadelphia event; you can read a few highlights below:
  Is this one of the biggest matches of Johnny Gargano’s career? 
  Yeah, it feels that way. Right now, I’m pretty even-keeled. TakeOver week is always really busy. This one just feels like normal, but as it gets closer, it will probably start to feel a little different.
  Gargano on what it means to compete in P
  
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• Johnny Gargano Comments On Importance Of His Title Match At NXT Takeover, Main Eventing In Philadelphia, Having The Support Of His Family

  25-01-2018 22:25 via mandatory.com
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  Johnny Gargano recently spoke with WWE.com ahead of this weekend’s NXT Takeover Philadelphia event; you can read a few highlights below:
  Is this one of the biggest matches of Johnny Gargano’s career? 
  Yeah, it feels that way. Right now, I’m pretty even-keeled. TakeOver week is always really busy. This one just feels like normal, but as it gets closer, it will probably start to feel a little different.
  Gargano on what it means to compete in P
  
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• Full Audio From Vince McMahon’s XFL Media Call Earlier Today

  25-01-2018 22:18 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone was on the XFL Media Call earlier today with Vince McMahon and has just released the full audio from it via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  You can listen to it in the embedded player at the top of this post.
  Related: Watch Vince McMahon’s XFL Media Call In It’s Entirety (Video)
  Related: XFL Media Call Highlights: Will Players Have To Stand For Anthem?, What’s The Ideal Length Of A Game?, Will Vince Remain w/ WWE?, More
  Related: XFL’s Official Pre
  
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• Intersection Outside Royal Rumble Site Renamed In Honor Of The WWE PPV, Shayna Baszler Calls Out Her Critics (Video)

  25-01-2018 22:15 via mandatory.com
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  Ike Richman (h/t to Brian Heffron) recently noted that he worked to have the intersection of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, where the Wells Fargo Center is located, renamed in honor of this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble festivities.  The Wells Fargo Center hosts four nights of WWE events starting with NXT Takeover: Philadelphia this Saturday night; check out the photo below that shows “Royal Way” and “Rumble Road”:WWE Looks At Stephanie D
  
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• Intersection Outside Royal Rumble Site Renamed In Honor Of The WWE PPV, Shayna Baszler Calls Out Her Critics & Ember Moon (Video)

  25-01-2018 22:15 via mandatory.com
  Royal Rumble
  Ike Richman (h/t to Brian Heffron) recently noted that he worked to have the intersection of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, where the Wells Fargo Center is located, renamed in honor of this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble festivities.  The Wells Fargo Center hosts four nights of WWE events starting with NXT Takeover: Philadelphia this Saturday night; check out the photo below that shows “Royal Way” and “Rumble Road”:WWE Looks At Stephanie D
  
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• Jonathan Coachman Comments On ESPN Bringing WWE Mainstream, Why He Left ESPN, What It’s Like Working For Vince McMahon

  25-01-2018 22:08 via mandatory.com
  Jonathan Coachman was on the Monday, 1/22 edition of Busted Open Radio, and discussed why he left ESPN, what it’s like working for Vince McMahon, his new gig at the Golf Channel & more.
  You can read a few transcribed highlights from Coachman’s interview below and watch the show in the above player; Busted Open airs live every weekday from 9am-12pm EST. 
  Jonathan Coachman on ESPN bringing WWE back into the mainstream: 
  I feel a lot of pride. When we decided to push the
  
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• XFL’s Official Press Release, ‘Fact Sheet’ & Vince McMahon Bio Released; XFL Promo Video Included

  25-01-2018 22:00 via mandatory.com
  The XFL has sent the following press release, fact sheet and Vince McMahon bio to WrestleZone.
  Related: XFL Media Call Highlights: Will Players Have To Stand For Anthem?, What’s The Ideal Length Of A Game?, Will Vince Remain w/ WWE?, More
  WrestleZone has also included the official video promo for the XFL at the top of this post:XFL KICKS OFF IN 2020
  Stamford, Conn., January 25, 2018 – Professional football will be reimagined when the new XFL kicks off in early 2020. The XFL wil
  
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• XFL – National Anthem Note, Shayna Baszler Calls Out Critics, Zayn Shows Sympathy, Bliss Talks WWE Rise (Videos)

  25-01-2018 21:56
  As noted, moments ago Vince McMahon completed a conference call to announce the return of the XFL in 2020.
  Of note in the call were several instances of the media asking Vince whether or not it will be mandated that all players stand for the National Anthem before games. Vince did not answer the question outright, and he also did not directly answer whether or not the Anthem will even be played at games. He did say, however, that the Anthemis a “time-honored tradition” and that
  
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• XFL – National Anthem Note, Shayna Baszler Calls Out Critics, Zayn Shows Sympathy, Alexa Bliss On Her WWE Rise (Videos)

  25-01-2018 21:56
  As noted, moments ago Vince McMahon completed a conference call to announce the return of the XFL in 2020.
  Of note in the call were several instances of the media asking Vince whether or not it will be mandated that all players stand for the National Anthem before games. Vince did not answer the question outright, and he also did not directly answer whether or not the Anthem will even be played at games. He did say, however, that the Anthemis a “time-honored tradition” and that
  
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• XFL Media Call Highlights: Will Players Have To Stand For Anthem?, What’s The Ideal Length Of A Game?, Will Vince Remain w/ WWE?, More

  25-01-2018 21:42 via mandatory.com
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  Vince McMahon just finished his XFL Media Call.
  WrestleZone was on the call and you can find our live tweeted highlights from it embedded below.
  Related: Watch Vince McMahon’s XFL Media Call.@VinceMcMahon officially announces XFL will return in 2020!
  — WrestleZone.com (@WRESTLEZONEcom) January 25, 2018
  .@VinceMcMahon says the XFL wants to listen to fans. Shorter, faster paced, family friendly and easier to understand game. It’s Football but reima
  
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• WWE Officially Announces XFL Return Providing More League Details

  25-01-2018 21:38
  Following Vince McMahon announcing the return of the XFL in 2020, WWE has issued the below press release:
  Stamford, Conn., January 25, 2018 – Professional football will be reimagined when the new XFL kicks off in early 2020. The XFL will deliver a fan-centric, innovative experience, including shorter, fast-paced games and a family-friendly environment, complemented by cross-platform viewing options and real-time fan engagement.
  Plans for the XFL at launch include eight teams, 40-man a
  
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• WWE Officially Announces XFL Return Providing Even More League Details; Number of Teams, Player Pay, Season Length, More

  25-01-2018 21:38
  Following Vince McMahon announcing the return of the XFL in 2020, WWE has issued the below press release:
  Stamford, Conn., January 25, 2018 – Professional football will be reimagined when the new XFL kicks off in early 2020. The XFL will deliver a fan-centric, innovative experience, including shorter, fast-paced games and a family-friendly environment, complemented by cross-platform viewing options and real-time fan engagement.
  Plans for the XFL at launch include eight teams, 40-man a
  
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• Breaking News: Vince McMahon Officially Announces the Return of the XFL

  25-01-2018 21:25
  Well fans… It’s really happening.
  WWE Chairman Vince McMahon appeared in a live press conference with members of the media today to officially confirm the return of the XFL. Originally the brainchild of Mr. McMahon and WWE at the turn of the century, the National Football League alternative will return to the field in 2020 with a focus on what was repeatedly referred to as “the quality of the play”.
  News is still coming in so refresh this page for more information&hellip
  
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• Breaking News: Vince McMahon Announces the Return of the XFL, “Professional Football Reimagined”

  25-01-2018 21:25
  Well fans… It’s really happening.
  WWE Chairman Vince McMahon appeared in a live press conference with members of the media today to officially confirm the return of the XFL. Originally the brainchild of Mr. McMahon and WWE at the turn of the century, the National Football League alternative will return to the field in 2020 for another go-around, with a focus on what was repeatedly referred to as “the quality of the play”.
  While rules and specific regulations are still a
  
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• Watch Vince McMahon’s XFL Media Call In It’s Entirety (Video)

  25-01-2018 21:00 via mandatory.com
  You can watch the live stream for Vince McMahon’s huge sports announcement in the embedded player at the top of this post.
  Related: Vince McMahon Reportedly Targeting 2020 As Launch Date For XFL Revival; How WWE Could Be InvolvedVince & Linda McMahonNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: CEO Titan Sports and WWE Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon (L) attend the PowerWomen 2013 awards on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/FilmMagic)Vince & Linda McMahonNEW YORK, NY - NOVEM
  
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• Sami Zayn Shows Sympathy Towards Tony Chimel, Sammy Guevara Journeys To All Intergender Show In TX

  25-01-2018 20:45 via mandatory.com
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  Sami Zayn Shows Sympathy Towards Tony Chimel
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Becky Lynch pays off Tony Chimel to fake a back injury to show Sami Zayn that he still has a good side, ahead of their WWE Mixed Match Challenge showdown against Braun Strowman & Alexa Bliss, Tuesday at 10 ET/7 PT, exclusively on Facebook Watch.Related: Sami Zayn Surprises His WWE Mixed Match Challenge Partner (Video)
  Sammy Guevara Journeys To All Intergender Show I
  
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• Big E Says Carmella Has ‘Made This Past Month An Absurd Amount Of Fun’; Calls Her ‘Creative & Gifted’

  25-01-2018 20:35 via mandatory.com
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  Big E has posted the following on Instagram reflecting on tagging with Carmella in the WWE Mixed Match Challenge: I couldn’t ask for a better partner. She’s clearly always willing to use unconventional means to achieve victory. She’s also made this past month an absurd amount of fun. My only regret is that it took me this long to fully realize how funny, creative and gifted she is.
  A post shared byBig E (@wwebige) on Jan 24, 2018 at 9:1
  
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• WWE Looks At Stephanie Doing Rumble Commentary (Video), Behind The Scenes Photos From RAW 25

  25-01-2018 20:29 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Looks At Stephanie Doing Rumble Commentary
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  As the first Women’s Royal Rumble Match approaches, Stephanie McMahon makes a huge announcement, and the Superstars of Raw and SmackDown LIVE make huge statements. Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comRelated: Stephanie McMahon To Join Commentary Team For The Women’s Royal Rumble Match
  Behind The Scenes Photos From RAW 25
  
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• Complete Vince McMahon XFL Announcement Recap: League Details, If There Will Be WWE Involvement, More

  25-01-2018 20:10
  As noted, Vince McMahon will be going live at 3pm EST to make a huge “sports-related” announcement pertaining to his new Alpha Entertainment company.
  ProWrestling.com will be joining the media call featuring Vince’s big announcement and will be providing live coverage on the site and on our social media accounts. You can also watch the announcement live in the video player above.We are 10 minutes away from Vince McMahon’s major announcement! Join us for live coverage at h
  
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• Cathy Kelley On Stephanie at the Rumble, WWE Star Has Second Child, Sasha Banks Reveals Former WWE Star Crush (Video)

  25-01-2018 20:09
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Cathy Kelley addressing news of Stephanie McMahon calling the Women’s Royal Rumble match:
  As the first Women’s Royal Rumble Match approaches, Stephanie McMahon makes a huge announcement, and the Superstars of Raw and SmackDown LIVE make huge statements.
  WWE Star Has Second Child
  WWE.com is reporting the following:
  Congratulations are in order for Chad Gable: WWE.com has learned the former SmackDown Tag Team Champion and his wife have w
  
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• Alpha Entertainment Does Live Stream Trial; Reveals Vince McMahon’s Announcement Is Definitely XFL Related

  25-01-2018 19:46 via mandatory.com
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  Vince McMahon is set to make a huge sports related announcement today at 3 pm EST via Alpha Entertainment’s YouTube channel. We will have the stream embedded in a post at the top of the main page of WrestleZone as well.
  Earlier today Alpha Entertainment ran a brief test of the live stream and Twitter user @TopRopeMag managed to get a screen grab of the test.
  It reveals the set for the announcement that Vince will be making and it is covered in the XFL logo:So @Al
  
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• Released WWE Star Previously Discussed For 205 Live GM Role, Miz – Alexa Bliss Video, WWE Releasing Rock Book

  25-01-2018 19:09
  WWE has released the above Total Divas bonus clip.
  Alexa Bliss and Peter Rosenberg teach The Miz about fidget spinners.
  Released WWE Star Previously Discussed For 205 Live GM Role
  As noted, WWE Smackdown Live GM Daniel Bryan announced on 205 Live this week that Enzo Amore has “abdicated” the WWE Cruiserweight Title, and a new General Manager of 205 Live will be named next week. The new GM will determine the future of the Cruiserweight Title following Enzo’s release.
  According t
  
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• WWE 205 Live Star References Enzo Firing?, Michelle McCool Birthday, WWE 2K18 Spectacular Stage Dives (Video)

  25-01-2018 18:57
  WWE has released the above video.
  The entrance ramp is not just for making your way to the ring… WWE Superstars use steel and height to their advantage as they perform stunning maneuvers off of the entrance stage!
  Michelle McCool Birthday
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, former WWE Divas Champion Michelle McCool, who appeared on Raw 25 this week in New York City, turns 38 years old.
  WWE Cruiserweight References Enzo Firing?
  Former member of the now-disbanded Zo Train Drew Gula
  
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• Ronda Rousey Shoots Down Royal Rumble Rumors; Claims She’ll Be In Columbia Shooting For Upcoming Film

  25-01-2018 18:54 via mandatory.com
  TMZ has just released the above video featuring one of their photographers catching up with former UFC fighter Ronda Rousey.
  In the video Rousey shoots down rumors that she’ll be competing in WWE’s first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match claiming she’ll be in Colombia shooting for her upcoming film Mile 22.
  She also says that she has not signed a deal with WWE.
  Related: Ronda Rousey Teases Jump To WWE, ‘Would You Really Wanna Know?’ LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBE
  
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• Drew Gulak Calls Recent 205 Live Main Event ‘Apalling’; WWE 2K18’s Top 10 Spectacular Stage Dives (Video)

  25-01-2018 18:41 via mandatory.com
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  Drew Gulak Calls Recent 205 Live Main Event ‘Apalling’
  Drew Gulak has shared the following on Twitter commenting on the incredible 205 Live main event from this past Tuesday night between Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander:That said, the main event on this week's 205 Live was appalling! We must find a GM who cares about the future of our industry lest we be relegated to the consequences of the past! #205GM
  — Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) January 25, 2018Related: 
  
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• Rock Movie Garners ‘Worst Movie’ Nomination, Watch Undertaker vs Heidenreich, Xavier Woods Video

  25-01-2018 18:18
  Rock Movie Garners ‘Worst Movie’ Nomination
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had another incredibly successful year at the box office in 2017, but one movie which was not met with much acclaim was his adaptation of the classic TV show “Baywatch”.
  The movie has topped several “Worst Movie of the Year” lists, reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, and received four Razzie Award nominations for Worst Movie, Worst Sequel, Worst Screenplay and a Worst Acto
  
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• Backstage News On How Close Hulk Hogan Was to Joining Bullet Club

  25-01-2018 18:11
  Several weeks ago, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan made a bold claim on Twitter, saying, “I’m about ready to jump on a plane and fly to Japan and get involved with that Bullet Club, man. I’m so excited about those kids.”
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, negotiations did actually take place, several months ago, between Hulk Hogan and Bullet Club, which would have seen Hogan join the group, but the deal never happened.
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• WWE Superfan ‘Collar x Elbow Guy’ Shares His Manhattan Center RAW 25 Experience & Photo Gallery

  25-01-2018 17:59 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Kerry Morris
  WWE Superfan “Collar x Elbow Guy” Kerry Morris has submitted the following recap and photo gallery (at the bottom of this post) to WrestleZone from his experience front row at RAW 25 in The Manhattan Center:
  Going in, I knew Barclays would get more than the Manhattan Center. However, I expected a little more back and forth and Vince to open the show at the MC, similar to episode one.
  I wasn’t expecting Stone Cold at all. I did expect more of the Legen
  
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• Eddie Edwards Provides Injury Update, Steel Cage Match, Title Match & More Set for Impact Wrestling Genesis Tonight

  25-01-2018 17:35
  Injured Impact Wrestling star Eddie Edwards participated in a media teleconference call today, and provided the following injury update, via PWInsider.com.
  Edwards confirmed he has a small fracture near his eye and one on his nose. He said he also has a “pretty sweet” black eye and some cuts. Edwards was informed by doctors after receiving a CT scan that he wouldn’t need surgery, and his vision is almost back to normal. Edwards teased getting revenge on Sami Callihan following
  
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• The Latest Backstage Details on the Possibility of Daniel Bryan Appearing in the Royal Rumble Match

  25-01-2018 17:26
  WWE Smackdown General Manager Daniel Bryan has been amongst the top five names to win the WWE Royal Rumble match on Sunday, per betting oddsmakers, which has lead to continued speculation regarding Bryan’s WWE in-ring status.
  While anything is certainly possible in WWE, the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes the likelihood of Bryan competing in the Royal Rumble match is very slim. As of earlier this week, Bryan has not been cleared to return to the ring by WWE, and h
  
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• AJ Styles On Being WWE Champ ‘I Fight For That Position’; Undertaker v Heidenreich Casket Match

  25-01-2018 17:23 via mandatory.com
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  AJ Styles On Being WWE Champ ‘I Fight For That Position’
  AJ Styles has posted the following on Twitter:Representing @WWE as THE Champion is not something I take lightly. I fight for that position, I earn it every week. So any man or two men or three or four who want to take it away will get the beating they deserve. Get ready for Sunday, it’s going to be #Phenomenal. #RoyalRumble
  — AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) January 25, 2018Related: A
  
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• Unseen Footage of Steve Austin On WWE Raw 25, AJ Styles Hypes Rumble Title Match, NXT Confirms New Takeover Match

  25-01-2018 16:58
  WWE has released the above video.
  See “Stone Cold” Steve Austin raise hell on Mr. McMahon and Shane McMahon at Raw 25 from a whole new perspective.
  AJ Styles Hypes Rumble Title Match
  AJ Styles has Tweeted the following, hyping his Handicap WWE Title match taking place at the Royal Rumble PPV on Sunday night:Representing @WWE as THE Champion is not something I take lightly. I fight for that position, I earn it every week. So any man or two men or three or four who want to take it away
  
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• Unseen Angles Of Stone Cold Giving McMahons Stunners, Honky Tonk Man & Michelle McCool’s Birthday

  25-01-2018 16:57 via mandatory.com
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  Unseen Angles Of Stone Cold Giving McMahons Stunners
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  See “Stone Cold” Steve Austin raise hell on Mr. McMahon and Shane McMahon at Raw 25 from a whole new perspective.Backstage News From RAW 25: Jimmy Fallon Causes Last Minute Re-Writes, Plans For Enzo, Buzz About Possible WWE Sale, Austin & McMahon, More
  Honky Tonk Man & Michelle McCool’s Birthday
  Here are a few of the pro wrestling birthdays today
  
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• Ronda Rousey Confirms Her Status For the WWE Women’s Royal Rumble Match

  25-01-2018 16:50
  Despite speculation that she might be a surprise name in this Sunday night’s Women’s Royal Rumble match, it looks Ronda Rousey will not be making her anticipated WWE debut this weekend.
  In a new interview with TMZ, Rousey confirmed she will be out of the country filming her new movie this weekend, making her unavailable for the Royal Rumble PPV.
  “I’m actually leaving to Colombia right now to finish shooting ‘Mile 22’ and won’t be back until mid February,
  
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• WWE Previews Ohno v Velveteen Dream At Takeover, The Miz & Maryse Have Their First Ultrasound (Video)

  25-01-2018 16:45 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Patrick Clark (aka Velveteen Dream) in NXT
  WWE Previews Ohno v Velveteen Dream At Takeover
  On yesterday’s “NXT Takeover: Philadelphia” media call Triple H announced that Kassius Ohno will take on The Velveteen Dream this Saturday night as part of the Takeover card.
  WWE.com confirmed that match this morning and posted their official preview for it.
  We have included an excerpt from the preview below, you can find the full preview HERE:
  The ostentatious
  
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• Breaking: WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon To Make Live Sports Announcement Today @ 3 PM ET

  25-01-2018 16:33 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images / Tom Hauck
  WWE.com has just released the following:
  WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon will make a major sports announcement today at 3 p.m. ET, streaming live from the digital platforms of his new enterprise, Alpha Entertainment.
  The live stream will be available via Alpha Entertainment’s Twitter (@AlphaEntLLC), Facebook (facebook.com/AlphaEntLLC) and YouTube (youtube.com/alphaentertainment) pages, as well as AlphaEntLLC.com.
  Grab your popcorn an
  
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• Breaking News: Vince McMahon To Make Major Sports Announcement Today

  25-01-2018 16:33
  As we noted yesterday, Vince McMahon is reportedly set to announce the return of the XFL, for the 2020 season, and WWE just issued the following Tweet, noting McMahon is set to make some kind of sports related announcement today at 3pm EST.
  Be sure to check back to the site at 3pm EST as we will be providing the big news coming from McMahon:
  WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon will make a major sports announcement today at 3 p.m. ET, streaming live from the digital platforms of his
  
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• WrestleMania 34 VIP Axxess Schedule Revealed, WWE MMC Viewership Info, Kassius Ohno Confronts Dream (Video)

  25-01-2018 16:23
  WWE has released the above video.
  NXT’s Knockout Artist gets in the face of Velveteen Dream following Dream’s pivotal loss to Johnny Gargano.
  More WWE MMC Viewership Info
  As noted, this week’s edition of WWE Mixed Match Challenge saw Asuka and The Miz defeat Carmella and Big E to advance to the next round in the tournament.
  In an update on viewership for the show, F4WOnline.com reports this week’s show peaked at over 90,000 viewers live and has over 680,000 views as of th
  
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• Miz & Maryse Baby Due Date, Ember Moon & Baszler Face-to-Face, Jim Cornette’s Thoughts On Raw 25 (Videos)

  25-01-2018 16:11
  It was revealed on last night’s edition of Total Divas that the due date for The Miz and Maryse’s first child is April 6th, which is just two days before WrestleMania 34.
  As we noted earlier this week, Miz is scheduled to receive a big push following his IC Title win at Raw 25, and is reportedly set for a major match at WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans.
  Ember Moon & Baszler Face-to-Face
  WWE has released the above video.
  Prior to their title bout at TakeOver: Philadelphia, Ember Moo
  
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• Match Announced for Next Week’s NXT, Names Set for Next WWE PC Tryout, Ric Flair & Terry Funk Shoot Interview Video

  25-01-2018 16:01
  It was announced on last night’s edition of WWE NXT that next week’s Takeover fallout show will feature Nikki Cross vs Lacey Evans. Additionally, TM61 will be making their return to TV on next week’s show. Triple H noted during yesterday’s NXT media call that the above will be taped before Takeover Philadelphia on Saturday night.
  Names Set for Next WWE PC Tryout
  According to PWInsider.com, a WWE will hold its next Performance Center tryout on February 8th, and below some
  
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• Current Plans For A Major Braun Strowman Match At WrestleMania 34

  25-01-2018 15:59
  With the road to WWE WrestleMania now in full swing, speculation over peoples matches has begun and the latest online report claims Braun Strowman is set to be in a big match this year.
  According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, Strowman is currently set to face The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship at WWE WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans in April.
  However, there are people within WWE that believe he should be the Universal Champion after this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble eve
  
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• Sean Waltman Opens Up About Enzo’s Rape Allegations, Putting Yourself In Bad Situations, RAW 25, More

  25-01-2018 15:52 via mandatory.com
  X-Pac 12360 has released the following to WrestleZone:Announcer, Interviewer and comedian, Kevin Gill is the special guest on X-Pac12360 and talks about Raw 25
  Get it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIpmj31vm8 or download the podcast version on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/x-pac-1-2-360-afterbuzz-tv/id1150124693?mt=2&i=374822005, with highlights below:
  Sean ‘X-Pac” Waltman on Who Would be on WWE’s Mount Rushmore:
  It depends on what day you ask m
  
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• X-Pac On The Enzo Amore Situation, His Mount Rushmore Of Wrestling, Commercial Break During Scott Hall’s Entrance

  25-01-2018 15:44
  During his most recent podcast, X-Pac discussed a variety of topics including the recent Enzo Amore firing, his personal Mount Rushmore of wrestling and the commercial break that took place during Scott Hall’s entrance on WWE Raw 25.
  Below are some highlights of the interview with a h/t to PWInsiderXTRA.com for the transcription:
  X-Pac’s Mt.Rushmore Of Wrestling
  “It depends on what day you ask me… Strictly WWE? If we’re just talking about WWE I don’t even kno
  
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• PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 62: Fear No More, Come To Dust Match Card & Information

  25-01-2018 15:26
  PROGRESS Wrestling returns this Sunday prior to the WWE Royal Rumble with its latest show, Chapter 62: Fear No More, Come To Dust. The card is stacked and it is set to be an unmissable show featuring three championship matches.
  The show takes place at the Electric Ballroom in London, England and is already sold out ahead of bell time, below is the full match card:Travis Banks (c) v TK Cooper – PROGRESS World Championship Match
  Toni Storm (c) v Millie McKenzie – PROGRESS Women’s
  
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