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• Reigns Confirmed For Rumble Match, Finn Balor & HBK Imagine Their Dream Match, Takeover & WWE 24 Previews (Videos)

  26-01-2018 23:58
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  WWE 24 cameras take you behind the curtain on “WWE 24: WrestleMania Orlando,” immediately following WWE Royal Rumble, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.
  At Raw 25, Finn Balor and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels ponder how their dream bout would go down.Check out what’s in store for The City of Brotherly Love with this thrilling preview of NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia. TakeOver streams live tomorrow at 8 ET/5 PT, exclusively
  
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• WZ Forum Files #15: Which Raw 25 Legend Should Stay?

  26-01-2018 23:41 via mandatory.com
  Welcome back to the WZ Forum Files!
  Every now and then we’ll present a hot topic on wrestling for discussion in the WZ Forums. The topic will be open for a set amount of time and at the end, the best responses will be presented in an article here on the main site. We’ve already presented the topic and have the best responses right here.
  Here’s the latest WZ Forum Files topic:
  Which Raw 25 Legend Do You Want To Stay?
  Entry For Wrestle Rumble’s Royal Rumble Pick ‘Em C
  
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• Who Does WWE Consider The Top 4 Rumble Favorites?, Don West In Upcoming Baseball Card Documentary

  26-01-2018 23:35 via mandatory.com
  Who Does WWE Consider The Top 4 Rumble Favorites?
  WWE.com has an interesting poll up right now asking the WWE Universe, “Who is most likely to win the Men’s Royal Rumble Match?”
  Here are the current results:
  64%- John Cena, Finn Bálor, Shinsuke Nakamura or Randy Orton
  36%- One of the other 26 other entrantsYou can view the poll and cast your own vote HERE
  Related: Two More Matches & Celebrity Panelist Added To Rumble Kick-Off Don West Featured In Upco
  
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• Finn Balor & Shawn Michaels Imagine Their ‘Dream Match’; HBK Says More Guys Now Are ‘Like Me’ Now (Video)

  26-01-2018 23:22 via mandatory.com
  WWE has released the above video on-line featuring Finn Balor and Shawn Michaels backstage at RAW 25 discussing what a dream match between them would be like.
  Of note, Shawn mentions towards that the end that the reason there are so many dream matches he could have right now with Superstars is because there are, “more like me,” in regards to the size and speed of many on the current roster.
  Related: Jerry Lawler Confirms On The Fly RAW 25 Changes; Talks Manhattan Center Unrest,
  
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• ‘WWE 24: WrestleMania Orlando’ Trailer Released, WWE Wishes Road Warrior Hawk A Happy Birthday

  26-01-2018 22:57 via mandatory.com
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  ‘WWE 24: WrestleMania Orlando’ Trailer Released
  WWE has released the following trailer for ‘WWE 24: WrestleMania Orlando’ which will debut this Monday night after RAW:Go backstage with The #Undertaker and many more THIS SUNDAY immediately following @WWE #RoyalRumble on @WWENetwork with the premiere of "#WWE24: @WrestleMania Orlando"! pic.twitter.com/4WeULFvYWl
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) January 26, 2018Related: Updated Betting Odds For Royal
  
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• Genesis Special Draws Strong Viewership For Impact Wrestling

  26-01-2018 22:56
  This week’s edition of Impact Wrestling was a special Genesis episode the show, and featured Matt Sydal defeating EC3 for the Impact Grand Championship. The show also featured Bobby Lashley vs Moose, Lauren Van Ness vs Allie, and was headlined by Alberto El Patron vs Johnny Impact in a Six Sides of Steel match.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, Impact Wrestling Genesis averaged 310,000 viewers, which is up from last week’s 309,000 viewership average. The special was also the most watched
  
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• Who Is Favored to Win The Two WWE Royal Rumble Tag Team Title Matches?

  26-01-2018 22:43
  The following odds have been sourced by Paddy Power, which accepts players from Ireland, The UK and other countries.
  The opening odds have been set for both the Raw and Smackdown Championships and sees both sets of challengers as favorites, though not by much. In both cases, this does not necessarily indicate any championships changing hands due to the infamous “champion’s advantage” stipulation that forbids a title switch due to a count out or disqualification outcome.
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• Edge Reveals His Royal Rumble Match Pick, Which Star Will Prove Headlining WrestleMania Is Not Just For Part-Timers?

  26-01-2018 22:35
  WWE Hall of Famer Edge recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights.
  On Shinsuke Nakamura possible winning the Royal Rumble match:
  “I think it would be awesome. Nakamura has that kind of Jeff Hardy intangible, and then you add in the history with him and AJ.”
  Read Also: Special Guest Ring Announcer Set for Women’s Royal Rumble Match, Two More PPV Kickoff Matches Announced
  On full-time WWE stars pro
  
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• Release Date for Shane McMahon WWE DVD, Randy Orton Rewatches Rumble Win, Naomi Participates In Crazy Dares (Videos)

  26-01-2018 22:06
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Randy Orton rewatching his Royal Rumble match win last year.
  The Viper, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and other WWE Superstars add their commentary to the epic 2017 Royal Rumble Match on WWE Network.
  Read Also: Special Guest Ring Announcer Set for Women’s Royal Rumble Match, Two More PPV Kickoff Matches Announced
  Release Date for Shane McMahon WWE DVD
  As noted, WWE will be releasing a Shane McMahon DVD this year, and PWInsider.com is reportin
  
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• Egyptian Boxer Mohamed Fahim Officially Joins WWE Performance Center

  26-01-2018 21:51 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  WWE.com has a new article out announcing that Egyptian Boxer Mohamed Fahim has officially joined the WWE Performance Center.
  You can find their full article HERE, we have included an excerpt below:
  WWE has signed Mohamed Fahim, a 28-year-old boxing champion from Cairo, Egypt, to a developmental contract. The prizefighter reported this week to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla., and is expected to begin his in-ring training soon.
  Standing 6-foot-1 and we
  
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• Two More Matches & Celebrity Panelist Added To Rumble Kick-Off

  26-01-2018 21:43 via mandatory.com
  Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  WWE.com has announced that The Club vs The Revival as well as a six-man Cruiserweight tag team match have been added to the Royal Rumble Kick-Off show alongside Bobby Roode’s US Open Challenge.
  They have also announced that WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Alundra Blayze will also be joining the Kick-Off panel.
  Related: Bobby Roode Announces 1st-Ever GLORIOUS US Open Challenge For The Royal Rumble Kick-Off Show
  You can find their full announcement HERE, we ha
  
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• Inside the Mind of Kassius Ohno, Becky Lynch & Sami Zayn’s WWE MMC Request, Maria Does Pregnancy Shoot (Videos)

  26-01-2018 21:34
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Maria Kanellis gives the WWE Universe an exclusive look at her maternity photoshoot.
  Inside the Mind of Kassius Ohno
  During the video, Ohno talks his independent wrestling history, noting he is also known in wrestling as Chris Hero. The video also features footage of Ohno training, and fellow NXT stars commenting on the career and passion of the NXT star.
  As noted, Kassius Ohno will face The Velveteen Dream at NXT Takeover Philadelphia on Saturday nig
  
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• WWE Celebrates Sasha Banks’ Birthday w/ Hot Photos, AJ Styles v Hurricane Helms: Jakked ’02 (Video)

  26-01-2018 21:23 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Celebrates Sasha Banks’ Birthday w/ Hot Photos
  WWE has shared the following photo gallery on-line in celebration of Sasha Banks birthday:Happy Birthday to the #LegitBoss and former #RAW #WomensChampion @SashaBanksWWE! https://t.co/3dSEcm1tBd
  — WWE (@WWE) January 26, 2018Related: Sasha Banks Comments On RAW 25, Her Favorite RAW Memories, Possibly Resuming Her Feud With Bayley, Surprise Rumble Returns
  AJ Styles v Hurricane Helms: WWE Jakke
  
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• Full Card & Start Time For NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo (1/27)

  26-01-2018 21:21 via mandatory.com
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  New Japan Pro Wrestling begins their annual New Beginning tour tonight in Sapporo, and all the stars of NJPW will be in action. The show will be headlined by Hiroshi Tanahashi defending his IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Minoru Suzuki in a Wrestle Kingdom VI rematch. The NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship is also set to be defended.
  Related: New Japan Pro Wednesday: Satoshi Kojima Injured, Fantasticamania Results, More
  The show will be&n
  
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• WWE UK Championship #1 Contender Match Set For NXT Next Week

  26-01-2018 21:07 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: http://prowrestling.wikia.com/
  WWE.com has a new article up announcing that Roderick Strong will battle Tyler Bate next week on NXT in a #1 Contender’s Match for Pete Dunne’s WWE United Kingdom Championship.
  You can find the full article HERE, we have included an excerpt below:
  Between Strong’s knife-edge chops and endlessly inventive backbreakers, and Bate’s belting strikes and textbook execution, this first-time matchup is guaranteed to be long on action.
  
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• Maria Menounos To Ring Announce Women’s Rumble, Orton Rewatches 2017 Rumble Match (Video)

  26-01-2018 21:01 via mandatory.com
  Maria Menounos To Ring Announce Women’s Rumble
  WWE.com has a new article up announcing that Maria Menounos will be the special guest ring announcer for the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match this Sunday night.
  You can view the full article HERE, we have included an excerpt below:
  The first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match already has a special guest commentator in Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. Now, it has a special ring announcer: Maria Menouno
  
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• Hall of Famers Set For Rumble Kickoff Show, AJ Styles On Life Changing Career Moment, Stephanie On CNBC (Videos)

  26-01-2018 20:57
  AJ Styles On Life-Changing Career Moment
  WWE has released the above video.
  As Styles names his WWE debut in the 2016 Royal Rumble Match as his WWE Network Pick of the Week.
  Read Also: Styles Talks Royal Rumble Handicap WWE Title Match
  WWE Hall of Famers Set For Rumble Kickoff Show
  As noted, the WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff show on Sunday will be hosted by Renee Young and David Otunga, and WWE has since announced Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Alunda Blayze, along with WWE Raw Women’s Champion Al
  
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• Naomi Battles Marlon Wayans In A Series Of Crazy Dares Involving Popping Balloons w/ Their Butts, Nasty Liquid Beer Pong, More (Video)

  26-01-2018 20:53 via mandatory.com
  Marlon Wayans has released the latest episode of his Facebook Game Show ‘Do or Die’.
  This episode features WWE Superstar Naomi.
  You can watch the full episode in the embedded player at the top of this page, here is the description:
  In this episode, comedian Marlon Wayans and “Total Diva” Naomi take on a series of hilarious dares, from popping balloons with their butt to being doused with missed cups of nasty liquids in Giant “Beer” Pong.
  Related: Naomi C
  
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• Attorney For Rich Swann Issues Statement on the Former Cruiserweight Champion Wanting to Return to WWE

  26-01-2018 20:10
  As we noted yesterday, all charges against suspended WWE star Rich Swann have been dropped, stemming from the domestic incident which took place between Swann and his wife and new Impact Wrestling Knockout Su Yung.
  Read Also: Stephanie McMahon Issues Comment On Swann’s WWE Future
  Swann’s attorney Ian Pickens has since released the following statement to Pro Wrestling Sheet following the news of Swann’s charges being dropped.
  “We are very pleased with the resolution o
  
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• Special Guest Ring Announcer Set for Women’s Royal Rumble Match, Two More PPV Kickoff Matches Announced

  26-01-2018 20:06
  As noted, WWE United States Champion Bobby Roode has announced the U.S. Title Open Challenge will return at the Royal Rumble Kickoff show on Sunday, and WWE has since announced two more matches will take place on the pre-show:
  -Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. The Revival in a Raw 25 rematch.
  -Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik vs. Drew Gulak, TJP and Jack Gallagher.
  Special Guest Ring Announcer Set for Women’s Royal Rumble Match
  WWE has announced the following for the Royal Rumble:
  
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• Rich Swann’s Attorney Comments On His Charges Being Dropped & Desire To Go Back To Work For WWE

  26-01-2018 20:02 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE, Big Damo vs Rich Swann
  Rich Swann’s attorney, Ian Pickens, has released the following comments to Pro Wrestling Sheet regarding Rich Swann’s quest to have his suspension lifted by WWE filing all domestic charges being dropped against him:
  We are very pleased with the resolution of these charges. We would like to thank the State Attorney’s Office for conducting a thorough investigation, as well as Mr. Swann’s family, friends, and fans that supported him
  
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• “Darewolf” PJ Black Talks Nexus, Original NXT Plans, Creative Freedom & Why He’ll Probably Never Return to WWE

  26-01-2018 19:52
  I recently had the opportunity to sit down with former WWE Superstar, original Nexus member and three-time WWE Tag Team Champion Justin Gabriel, who Lucha Underground and GFW fans may know as “The Darewolf” PJ Black.
  PJ will be appearing for 5 Star Wrestling this February at a number of dates as the UK promotion looks to relaunch in a MASSIVE way. Check out their website and social media for more information on those shows, which kick off in Liverpool on 2/1. He also confirmed that
  
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• Updated Betting Odds For Royal Rumble Tag Team Title Matches

  26-01-2018 19:51 via mandatory.com
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  Chicago Fans: Sean Waltman’s Official Chicago Royal Rumble Party & VIP Kick-Off Party Details! 
  BetWrestling has just released the following to WrestleZone ahead of the Royal Rumble:
  The opening odds have been set for both the Raw and Smackdown Championships and sees both sets of challengers as favorites, though not by much. In both cases, this does not necessarily indicate any championships changing hands due to the infamous &
  
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• HBO Releases Official Trailer & Premiere Date For ‘Andre The Giant’

  26-01-2018 19:43 via mandatory.com
  HBO has released the official trailer for their hotly anticipated documentary Andre The Giant.
  At the end of the trailer they also announce that the documentary will debut on April 10th, days after WrestleMania 34.
  Here is the official description for the trailer:
  Andre the Giant was literally the biggest celebrity in the world. HBO Sports, WWE, and the Bill Simmons Media Group present Andre The Giant, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved figures in wrestling h
  
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• Rusev Day Calendar Released, Cathy Kelley On WWE MMC Week Two, 2002 AJ Styles WWE Match, New ‘Unboxed’ (Videos)

  26-01-2018 19:36
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  In Week 2 of WWE Mixed Match Challenge, The Miz & Asuka asserted their dominance, Sami Zayn & Becky Lynch tested each other and much more.
  Description: Long Island Iced-Z tracks down a vintage WCW ring from Galoob that was available exclusively in the United Kingdom.2002 AJ Styles WWE Match
  International standout AJ Styles makes a rare WWE appearance in this match you probably haven’t seen.
  
  Rusev Day Calendar Released
  WWE Smackd
  
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• WATCH: First Trailer Released for ‘Andre The Giant’ HBO Documentary

  26-01-2018 19:29
  HBO has released the first official trailer for the new documentary, title “Andre The Giant”, debuting Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00 P.M. exclusively on HBO.
  You can watch the trailer in the video player above, and below is the synopsis for the documentary:
  Andre the Giant was literally the biggest celebrity in the world. HBO Sports, WWE, and the Bill Simmons Media Group present Andre The Giant, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved figures in wrestling
  
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• Rusev Announces 12 Month ‘Rusev Day’ Calendar, Cathy Kelly Looks At Miz-Ka’s MMC Week 3 Performance

  26-01-2018 19:12 via mandatory.com
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  Rusev Announces 12 Month ‘Rusev Day’ Calendar
  Rusev has posted the following on Twitter announcing WWE has released a twelve-month Rusev Day calendar:As promised! A #RusevDay calendar is here and ON SALE! Because y’all deserve it! https://t.co/IWHAH9RRZg @WWEDramaKing @LanaWWE pic.twitter.com/jcAmaAWoTs
  — Rusev (@RusevBUL) January 26, 2018Related: Rusev And Lana React To WWE Mixed Match Challenge Pairing
  Cathy Kelly Looks At Miz-Ka&rsqu
  
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• Bobby Roode Announces U.S. Title Open Challenge To Return At Royal Rumble

  26-01-2018 19:03
  Bobby Roode has posted the following on Twitter, announcing the United States Open Challenge will return on the WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff show.Who will it be?Who will answer the first EVER #Glorious #USOpen Challenge at #RoyalRumble?You’ll have to tune into the Kickoff to find out. The door is open, who’s going to walk through it? #USTitle
  — Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) January 26, 2018John Cena created and popularized the United States Title Open Challenge back in 2015, when h
  
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• Full Cards For This Weekend’s NJPW New Beginning Events, 10 Days of Live Wrestling On Twitch, New NWA Video

  26-01-2018 19:01
  This weekend, New Japan Pro Wrestling will be airing its “New Beginning” events in Sapporo, via NJPW World, and below are the full event cards:
  January 27th, 4am EST:
  -Kitamura Trial Series Match 2: Michael Elgin vs Katsuya Kitamura
  -Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Manabu Nakanishi, Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask IV & KUSHIDA vs Takashi Iizuka, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, El Desperado, Taichi & TAKA Michinoku
  -Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano vs Chase Owens & Yujiro Takahashi
  -NEVER Openweight
  
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• Bobby Roode Announces 1st-Ever GLORIOUS US Open Challenge For The Royal Rumble Kick-Off Show

  26-01-2018 18:54 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
  WWE United States Champion Bobby Roode has posted the following on Twitter announcing that he will continue the proud tradition of the US Championship Open Challenge, that John Cena started, this Sunday on the Royal Rumble Kick-Off Show:Who will it be?Who will answer the first EVER #Glorious #USOpen Challenge at #RoyalRumble?You’ll have to tune into the Kickoff to find out. The door is open, who’s going to walk through it? #USTitle
  — Bobby Roo
  
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• News On Network TV Possibly Airing XFL, Interesting WWE Title Statistic, WrestleMania Axxess Ticket Info

  26-01-2018 18:30
  As noted, Vince McMahon made the blockbuster announcement yesterday that the XFL will be returning in 2020.
  During a conference call to make the announcement, McMahon noted he is currently looking into various ways of airing the XFL, including social platforms, television and more.
  When the XFL first launched in 2001, the league aired on NBC, as Vince teamed up with Dick Ebersol, then-President of NBC Sports, for the project.
  On the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Dave Meltzer sp
  
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• The Young Bucks’ Question The Best Friends’ Friendship (Video)

  26-01-2018 18:23 via mandatory.com
  Happy Fridays of Honor!
  This week WrestleZone is proud to present this exclusive video of ROH Six-Man Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks questioning The Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Barreta)’s friendship ahead of their match at Ring of Honor’s February 9th show in Concord, NC.
  Also, they totally don’t kiss on the lips.
  This is genuinely the funniest wrestling promo I have seen in a long time.
  UPDATE: WrestleZone will be releasing a Fridays of Honor EXCLUSIVE intervie
  
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• Taya Valkyrie On Her Impact Wrestling and Lucha Underground Goals, Women’s Revolution Influencing the Knockouts

  26-01-2018 17:57
  Impact Wrestling and Lucha Underground star Taya Valkyrie recently spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine, and below are some interview highlights:
  On her Impact Wrestling goals:
  “Right now, the wrestling business has changed so much, especially even in the last three years, to be able to do what I’m doing right now. To have Johnny Mundo, Johnny Impact do what he’s doing right now. To have what Brian Cage is doing right now. To have this freedom
  
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• Former WWE Writer Blogs On Numerous Plot Holes In Recent Edition of Raw

  26-01-2018 17:50
  Former WWE writer Kevin Eck has penned a new blog for Sporting News, and the piece offers thoughts on the Raw and Smackdown shows which aired the week before Raw 25. Below is a blog excerpt:
  … wondered what Kurt Angle was planning to do for a main event before Jason Jordan suggested a match between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor?
  Not only that, but what did Angle have planned to fill the segments that featured Strowman, whom he fired during the opening segment?
  Could it be true that Angle&rs
  
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• Ricky Morton Says It’s ‘Not Time’ For Fans To Cheer Roman Reigns; Reveals Favorite Commentator, More

  26-01-2018 17:44 via mandatory.com
  The following was sent to WrestleZone by the School of Morton podcast, you can listen to the full episode in the embedded player at the top of this post:
  Ricky Morton reveals his favorite wrestling commentator of all-time. Ricky opens up with memories of Jim Ross, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Michael Cole, JBL, Gordon Solie, Bob Caudle, Dirty Dutch Mantell/Zeb Colter, and others. He discusses wrestling ring announcers including Howard Finkel and Tom Miller from the glory days of the NWA
  
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• Jerry Lawler Confirms On The Fly RAW 25 Changes; Talks Manhattan Center Unrest, Rumors He & JR Were Asleep, Sneaking In His ‘Puppies’ Call, More

  26-01-2018 17:30 via mandatory.com
  The following was sent to WrestleZone by Dinner With The King, you can listen to the full episode in the embedded player at the top of this post:On this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore talk about last Monday’s Raw25 episode and The King’s involvement in the show. The King gives a behind the scenes look about the live show from the Manhattan Center, including how the
  
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• WWE Championship Celebrates Massive Milestone, Cena v JBL WWE Title Match: Rumble ’09 (Full Match)

  26-01-2018 17:18 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Championship Celebrates Massive Milestone
  WWE has retweeted the following from the @WWEStats account noting that today is the 20,000th day in the history of the WWE Championship:The inaugural @WWE Champion was 'Nature Boy' Buddy Rogers, who won the title on April 25, 1963.
  Today – January 26, 2018 – marks the 20,000th day in the history of the #WWE Championship.
  — WWE Stats & Info (@WWEStats) January 26, 2018Related: WWE Reveals
  
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• Triple H Interview Following Takeover, Cena vs JBL Rumble Match, WWE 2K18 Imagines Universal Title Match (Video)

  26-01-2018 17:16
  WWE has released the above video.
  Shawn Michaels helps make the World Heavyweight Championship Match between John Cena and JBL one of the most bizarre title bouts in WWE history: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Read Also: Elias Makes Chris Jericho’s List Then Attacks John Cena At Raw 25
  Triple H Live Interview Following Takeover
  Triple H Tweeted the following, announcing he will be doing a live interview with Cathy Kelley immediately following NXT Takeover on Saturday night
  
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• Carmella’s Ready To Rumble ‘Superkicks & Tossing Chicks’; WWE Shares Women’s Royal Rumble Game

  26-01-2018 17:04 via mandatory.com
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  Carmella’s Ready To Rumble ‘Superkicks & Tossing Chicks’
  Carmella has posted the following on Twitter:Superkicks and tossing chicks.. I’m ready for the #RoyalRumble baby! 🤑🤑🤑 pic.twitter.com/8xVsS6RuFg
  — MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) January 26, 2018Related: Big E Says Carmella Has ‘Made This Past Month An Absurd Amount Of Fun’; Calls Her ‘Creative & Gifted’
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• WWE Announces Full Schedule & List Of Talent Appearing For WrestleMania 34 AXXESS; On-Sale Date Revealed

  26-01-2018 16:56 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone.com / Nick Hausman, WrestleMania 33 AXXESS
  WWE.com has released the following:
  WrestleMania Axxess takes over the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., Thursday, April 5, to Sunday, April 8. Fans of all ages will not want to miss the ultimate WWE fan experience, featuring Superstar meet & greets, memorabilia displays and much more.
  Tickets for this year’s WrestleMania Axxess celebration will be available at Ticketmaster.co
  
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• Update On A Possible Bobby Lashley Royal Rumble Appearance, Bruce Prichard Podcast After Takeover, Matt Hardy Note

  26-01-2018 16:54
  As noted, former Impact Wrestling Champion Bobby Lashley finished up with Impact at the last set of TV tapings, and his future in pro wrestling has yet to be announced.
  There was speculation that Lashley might be making his return to WWE, possibly at the Royal Rumble this Sunday, but that appears to be impossible as Lashley is under contract with Impact until February 1st, confirms PWInsider.com. Unless Lashley receives special permission from Impact to appear in the Rumble, it’s not likel
  
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• The Bella Twins Give You Backstage Access To RAW 25 (Video), Triple H Doing Live Interview Post-Takeover

  26-01-2018 16:50 via mandatory.com
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  The Bella Twins Give You Backstage Access To RAW 25
  The Bella Twins have shared the following video on their official YouTube channel featuring them hanging with a TON of Superstars, past and present, backstage at RAW 25:
  Before The Bella Twins’ walk out together for the first time in 3 years at Monday Night Raw 25, their backstage reunion with WWE Superstars turns into a HUG FEST. Don’t miss Brie’s intimate pregnancy talk with Maryse an
  
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• Vince McMahon Says The XFL “Will Not Be a League for Pantywaists and Sissies”, Talks League Being Non-Partisan and More

  26-01-2018 16:43
  Following yesterday’s blockbuster announcement that The XFL will be making its return in 2020, Vince McMahon spoke with The New York Times about the new project and below are some interview highlights.
  On the new XFL in 2020:
  “Where is my smash-mouth, wide-open football?” McMahon asked rhetorically at the news conference announcing plans for the original XFL “This will not be a league for pantywaists and sissies.”
  On Donald Trump having no affiliation with what will
  
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• Update On Bobby Lashley’s Impact Contract Status; Plans For The Future

  26-01-2018 16:38 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Bobby Lashley’s Impact Wrestling contract officially ends on February 1st.
  After that Lashley will be free and clear to do whatever he likes in pro wrestling or otherwise.
  PWInsider mentions that based on sources they have spoken with it sounds like Lashley’s, “next move,” is getting ready for more MMA fights.
  They also note that, “one would think,” there is interest from WWE as well.
  You can read
  
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• XFL Twitter Gains Big Early Following, Zelina Vega Prepares Almas For Takeover, Cena Talks TMNT Character (Video)

  26-01-2018 16:33
  As noted, the returning XFL launched an official Twitter account yesterday, and as of this writing, the account has already amassed over 33k followers. Additionally, tons of mainstream press has picked up on the XFL return announcement, which was made yesterday by Vince McMahon.This is football reimagined. This is the XFL. Watch the official announcement — LIVE NOW! #XFL2020 https://t.co/KFX5oLmkHw
  — XFL (@xfl2020) January 25, 2018
  Read Also: Complete Vince McMahon Announcement
  
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• WWE’s Top 5 Controversial Royal Rumble Eliminations (Video), How Old Does Sasha Banks Turn Today?

  26-01-2018 16:14 via mandatory.com
  <> at Sugar Factory American Brasserie on May 20, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  WWE’s Top 5 Controversial Royal Rumble Eliminations
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  From Goldberg to John Cena, these Superstars were on the receiving end of the most controversial eliminations in Royal Rumble Match history.Related: WWE Reveals What Samoa Joe Will Be Doing At The Royal Rumble
  How Old Does Sasha Banks Turn Today?
  Today is the 26th birthday of WWE Superstar Sasha Banks.
  It i
  
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• Alexa Bliss Wants to Headline ‘Mania, More On Samoa Joe At NXT Takeover, Controversial Rumble Eliminations (Video)

  26-01-2018 16:09
  WWE has released the above video.
  From Goldberg to John Cena, these Superstars were on the receiving end of the most controversial eliminations in Royal Rumble Match history.
  More On Samoa Joe At NXT Takeover
  As noted, Samoa Joe will be making his return to NXT this weekend as he joins the Takeover Philadelphia Kickoff show panel, and WWE.com has since published the following show preview:
  Don’t miss the NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia Pre-Show, including the presentation of the NXT Year-E
  
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• Jason Jordan’s Injury Revealed, Backstage at Raw 25 With The Bellas, Who Is Adam Cole’s Pick to Win the Royal Rumble?

  26-01-2018 16:03
  WWE has released the above video.
  Adam Cole, TM61 and more NXT Superstars name their picks to win this Sunday’s 30-Man Royal Rumble Match.
  Read Also: Adam Cole Says Nothing Will Stop Him From Winning the NXT Title, Zelina Vega Responds
  Jason Jordan’s Injury Revealed
  As noted, WWE Raw Tag Team Champion Jason Jordan has been out of action for several weeks as he was dealing with an undisclosed injury.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Jordan is dealing with a bad back, ho
  
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• WWE Reveals What Samoa Joe Will Be Doing At The Royal Rumble

  26-01-2018 16:01 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  WWE.com has released a new article looking the 2018 Royal Rumble Kick-Off show.
  In the announcement they mention that Samoa Joe will join Charly Caruso, Sam Roberts, Renee Young and Corey Graves on the Kick-Off Show panel.
  You can find an excerpt from WWE’s preview below, the full preview can be found HERE:
  Before you witness NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia on the award-winning WWE Network, watch Corey Graves and Renee Young&n
  
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• Woken Matt Hardy Introduces King Maxel, Hardy Gets New Shirt, Kalisto Wants Legend As 205 Live GM

  26-01-2018 16:00
  Woken Matt Hardy has posted a video on his YouTube channel, introducing his son, King Maxel to the WWE Universe.
  The video stated that there are many things that add to his magic, which showed flashbacks to Brother Nero and Senor Benjamin, as well as Maxel saying that Bray Wyatt was going to be deleted.Matt Hardy has also tweeted that he now has a brand new t-shirt with WWE based on his Woken character. The Woken t-shirt can be found here.#WOKENWarriors.. As we prepare to DELETE, it is now time
  
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