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• Natalya On Wanting To Work w/ Ronda Rousey, Her Royal Rumble Experience, Sharing Tyson Kidd’s Story On Total Divas Season Finale

  31-01-2018 23:55 via mandatory.com
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  Natalya recently spoke with Scott Fishman for TV Insider; you can read a few highlights below:
  Natalya comments on her experience in the Women’s Royal Rumble match: 
  “It was surreal. It’s been something that all of us girls have been wanting to be a part of for a long time.
  Before, we’ve only seen Chyna, Beth Phoenix and Kharma in the guys’ Rumble matches. So, for us to have enough women in both divisions and NXT com
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday. New Beginning Fallout. New Champions Crowned. Tanahashi Injured. NJPW Issues Replacement. Omega Issues Statement.

  31-01-2018 23:48 via mandatory.com
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  Every Wednesday WrestleZone brings you all of the news from across the Pacific. This is New Japan Pro Wednesday…
  Omega Issues Statement After Reuniting With Ibushi, Golden Lovers Appear On BTE
  The biggest story coming out of New Japan, currently is Kenny Omega‘s ousting from Bullet Club and reuniting with his ex-partner Kota Ibushi. Omega was attacked by Cody, after Omega lost the IWGP United States Champion
  
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• Natalya On How She Thinks Ronda Rousey Will Fare in WWE, Being Part of the First Women’s Royal Rumble Match

  31-01-2018 23:35
  WWE Smackdown Live star Natalya recently spoke with Scott Fishman of TV Insider and below are some interview highlights:
  On the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble match:
  “It was surreal. It’s been something that all of us girls have been wanting to be a part of for a long time,” Natalya tells us.
  “Before, we’ve only seen Chyna, Beth Phoenix and Kharma in the guys’ Rumble matches. So, for us to have enough women in both divisions and NXT come and b
  
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• WrestleMania Axxess Ticket Update, Bella Twins Backstage Royal Rumble Video, Women of Honor Video, ‘WAGS’ Preview

  31-01-2018 23:31
  The Bella Twins have released the above video.
  Brie and Nikki enjoy a moment of female solidarity backstage during a photo shoot before the barrier-breaking WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match.
  Read Also: Nia Jax & Nikki Bella Are Not Happy w/ WWE’s New Ronda Rousey Obsession
  WrestleMania Axxess Ticket Update
  WWE has Tweeted the following update on WrestleMania Axxess tickets:Tickets are available this Saturday for @WrestleMania #Axxess, but our online pre-sale is still underway!
  
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• Jim Ross On RAW 25 Being Like A ‘Class Reunion’, Remaining Loyal To WWE, His Super Bowl LII Pick

  31-01-2018 23:22 via mandatory.com
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  Jim Ross recently spoke with Nick Piccone for Philly Voice in advance of the Royal Rumble; you can read a few highlights below:
  Jim Ross comments on his experience returning for RAW 25 last week: 
  “I had a great time. When people read this, they’re going to think, ‘Well, how can J.R. say that he had a great time because of the controversy surrounding the presentation?’ I looked at is as going to a family reunion or class reu
  
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• Note on AJ Styles’ Raw 25 Hogan Reference, Brock Lesnar & John Cena Live Event Promo, Raw Stars Film Ride Along

  31-01-2018 22:56
  As seen on WWE Raw 25 last week, AJ Styles opened his promo segment with Gene Okerlund by borrowing Hulk Hogan’s famous “well let me tell you something Mean Gene” line. According to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, there was no heat on AJ Styles for inserting a Hogan reference into his Raw 25 promo.
  Read Also: Styles Comments On Nakamura’s Rumble Win, Promises Match Will Main Event WrestleMania 34
  Brock Lesnar & John Cena In Live Event Advertisement
  As noted, WW
  
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• Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address Ices WWE Smackdown Viewership Following PPV

  31-01-2018 22:50
  As noted, this week’s edition of WWE Raw saw a massive viewership decrease from the previous week’s Raw 25 special. The show averaged 3.395 million viewers, which is a massive drop from the 4.530 million viewers who tuned in for the 25th anniversary special.
  While this week’s WWE Smackdown viewership did not drop nearly as much as Raw, the show did dip slightly from last week, averaging 2.590 million viewers, according to ShowBuzz Daily. This is compared to last week&rsquo
  
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• WWE Smackdown Social Media Score Sees Big Increase, Matt Riddle Is The King Of Chops! (Video)

  31-01-2018 22:43 via mandatory.com
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  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 1.135 million total interactions on social media, which is up from 882,000 total interactions last week.
  This week’s show was the second most popular show in terms of interactions on social media last night, only trailing the Presidential State Of The Union address.
  As noted last week, Nielsen now includes Instagram interaction totals in their calculations; this week and last week&rs
  
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• Was AJ Styles’ Hulk Hogan ‘Brother’ Line At RAW 25 Scripted?, Eagles Star Fletcher Cox Wears Lucha Mask For Super Bowl LII Presser

  31-01-2018 22:36 via mandatory.com
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  Sports Illustrated‘s Justin Barrasso is reporting AJ Styles’ “Let me tell you something, brother” line during his RAW 25 promo did not get him in any trouble with WWE.
  Barrasso noted Styles’ promo (which featured Mean Gene Okerlund as the interviewer) was completely scripted, and Styles asked to make the comment out of respect to Hogan since the two were close while working for TNA.
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• Did AJ Styles Face Backstage Heat For His Hulk Hogan ‘Promo’ At RAW 25?, Eagles Star Fletcher Cox Wears Lucha Mask For Super Bowl LII Presser

  31-01-2018 22:36 via mandatory.com
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  Sports Illustrated‘s Justin Barrasso is reporting AJ Styles’ “Let me tell you something, brother” line during his RAW 25 promo did not get him in any trouble with WWE.
  Barrasso noted Styles’ promo (which featured Mean Gene Okerlund as the interviewer) was completely scripted, and Styles asked to make the comment out of respect to Hogan since the two were close while working for TNA.
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• Kenny Omega Praises The New Day, Says Big E Could Be World Champion; John Cena Sings The Philadelphia Eagles Fight Song After RAW (Video)

  31-01-2018 22:24 via mandatory.com
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  Kenny Omega recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for this week’s Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard Week In Wrestling; you can read a few highlights below:
  “They’re three of my favorite guys in the entire company. They clearly know how to entertain, and they’re all great athletes.
  When I see Big E, I clearly see someone who could be world champion. The guy is on another level. Kofi is one of those guys who is good in all situations a
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership, Are Chad Gable And Shelton Benjamin On Lockdown In The Uso Penitentiary? (Video)

  31-01-2018 22:10 via mandatory.com
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  According to Showbuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 2.509 million viewers, which is down from 2.580 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show was the 21st most viewed show last night (down from tenth last week), and the ninth best show in the 18-49 key demographic (down from second).
  Last night’s episode of Smackdown faced plenty of competition as it ran up against the Presidential State Of The Union address and related programming
  
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• How Far Would You Walk w/ Elias?, Karl Anderson Teases Balor Club For ‘Ride Along’ Season 3, Shane Helms v Norman Smiley: Nitro ’00 (Video)

  31-01-2018 21:42 via mandatory.com
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  How Far Would You Walk w/ Elias?
  WWE.com has a poll running right now asking the WWE Universe, “How far would you walk with Elias?”
  Here are the current results:11%- 500 miles
  20%- To the end of the WWE Universe and back
  11%- Only for a little bit
  58%- I’m not walking with EliasYou can view the poll and cast your own vote HERE
  Karl Anderson Teases Balor Club For ‘Ride Along’ Season 3
  Karl Anderson has shared
  
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• 4 Reasons To Watch Tonight’s Total Divas’ Season Finale, Who Is The All-Time Master Of The Gutbuster?

  31-01-2018 21:25 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Miz & Maryse attend The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
  4 Reasons To Watch Tonight’s Total Divas’ Season Finale
  Total Divas has released the following on Twitter promoting tonight’s season finale of Total Divas, it is also the 100th episode of the show:4 reasons to watch the #TotalDivas finale:
  1. @MaryseMizanin & @MikeTheMiz spread life-changing news.2. @NatByNature & @LanaWWE show how special the women's d
  
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• Mick Foley Opens Up About Dudleyz WWE HOF Induction, Will Zayn & Owens’ Friendship Survive Match?

  31-01-2018 21:10 via mandatory.com
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  Mick Foley Opens Up About Dudleyz WWE HOF Induction
  Mick Foley has shared the following on Facebook discussing The Dudley Boyz upcoming WWE Hall of Fame induction:Related: The Dudley Boyz Comment On Their WWE Hall Of Fame Induction
  Will Zayn & Owens’ Friendship Survive Match Next Week?
  WWE.com has a poll up right now asking the WWE Universe, “Will Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn’s “Yep!” Movement survive their match against one anothe
  
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• WWE On Shinsuke Nakamura Trolling Finn Balor on Social Media, WWE Smackdown Top 10 Video

  31-01-2018 20:58
  WWE has released the above video.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  WWE On Shinsuke Nakamura Trolling Finn Balor on Social Media
  WWE.com has posted the following looking at Shinsuke Nakamura trolling Finn Balor on social media:
  The alter ego of The Demon got a wicked burn yesterday on Instagram, courtesy of Shinsuke Nakamura.
  Finn Bálor took to the social media platform&nb
  
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• NXT Superstar Almost Answered Roode’s Open Challenge?; Trish To Rumble Women ‘We, Made History’

  31-01-2018 20:58 via mandatory.com
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  NXT Superstar Almost Answered Roode’s Open Challenge?
  Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio recently that NXT Superstar Adam Cole was almost the man to answer Bobby Roode’s US Open Challenge during the Royal Rumble Kick-Off Show.
  Cole was instead put in the Royal Rumble match because WWE didn’t want him losing a fairly short match to Roode.
  Related: Ric Flair Adjusts Bobby Roode’s Robe (Photo)
  Trish Stratus To Rumble Women &lsquo
  
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• Sami Zayn Attempts Sneak Attack On Braun, Rockstar Spud Confronts Former Foe Backstage At SD Live

  31-01-2018 20:34 via mandatory.com
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  Sami Zayn Attempts Sneak Attack On Braun Strowman
  WWE has released the following clip from last night’s episode of Mixed Match Challenge:
  “Team Little Big” unleashes an ultra-destructive assault on “The Gingersnaps” in their explosive first-round WWE Mixed Match Challenge showdown, exclusively on Facebook Watch.Related: Alexa Bliss & Braun Attempt High Five
  Rockstar Spud Confronts Former Foe Backstage At SD Liv
  
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• Ric Flair Adjusts Bobby Roode’s Robe (Photo), SummerSlam Pre-Sale Tickets & Code Released, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Smackdown Live

  31-01-2018 20:22 via mandatory.com
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  Ric Flair Adjusts Bobby Roode’s Robe
  Bobby Roode has shared the following photo of he and Ric Flair backstage at the Royal Rumble on-line:Learning from "The Man" @RicFlairNatrBoy #RoyalRumble #Wooooo #Glorious pic.twitter.com/9s4zVvrefH
  — Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) January 31, 2018Related: WWE Films New KFC Spot Featuring Ric Flair At The Royal Rumble (Photo)
  SummerSlam Pre-Sale Tickets & Code Released
  WWE SummerSlam pre-sale tickets have offici
  
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• Ed Nordholm Confirms Jeremy Borash Is Joining WWE; Comments On EC3 & Bobby Lashley’s Futures, More

  31-01-2018 19:55 via mandatory.com
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  Newsweek has a new article out featuring comments from Impact Wrestling executives Ed Nordholm, Scott D’Amore and Don Callis.
  We have included some highlights below, the full article can be read HERE
  Related: Rockstar Spud Comments On Drake Maverick’s Debut
  On Jeremy Borash leaving Impact Wrestling and reportedly joining WWE:
  “[Borash] is leaving and joining the WWE,” Nordholm told Newsweek. “We wish him all the best. He&rsqu
  
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• Goldust Reveals New ‘Rose Gold’ WWE MMC Partner; ‘Jacobs For Mayor’ Presenting ‘Kane & The Undertaker’

  31-01-2018 19:33 via mandatory.com
  Goldust Reveals New ‘Rose Gold’ WWE MMC Partner
  Goldust has released the following on Twitter announcing Mandy Rose as his new WWE Mixed Match Challenge partner:Hey @NaomiWWE and @WWEUsos Jimmy, a #ShatteredDreamsProduction is upon you two!!! Rear view this!⭐️ #RoseGold @WWE_MandyRose pic.twitter.com/noQvb8TkSi
  — Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) January 31, 2018Related: Alexa Bliss & Braun Attempt High Five
  ‘Jacobs For Mayor’ Presenting ‘Kane &
  
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• Backstage News On Ronda Rousey’s ‘Secret’ WWE PC Training Sessions, Is She In Ring Shape?

  31-01-2018 19:29
  Immediately following Ronda Rousey’s surprise WWE debut after the Women’s Royal Rumble match on Sunday night, ESPN’s Romona Shelburne spoke with the former UFC Bantamweight Champion to discuss her arrival in WWE.
  In a report published later by Shelburne, it was revealed that Ronda Rousey had been holding secret training sessions at the WWE Performance Center late at night when the facility was inhabited by very few people. This was done in order to keep a tighter wrap on her ev
  
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• Viewership Continues to Drop For WWE Mixed Match Challenge

  31-01-2018 19:19
  Last night’s episode of the WWE Mixed Match Challenge, airing on Facebook Watch, featured Alexa Bliss and Braun Strowman defeating the team of Sami Zayn and Becky Lynch.
  Last night’s show was the third week of WWE’s newest series, and viewership continues to drop from the series debut.
  Last night’s episode peaked at 62,400 live viewers, and as of this writing, the show has done 459,000 total views.
  The debut episode of the show, which featured Sasha Banks and Finn Balor v
  
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• Exclusive: ‘The Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase Talks RAW 25; Calls JBL ‘A Cowboy Version Of Me’, More

  31-01-2018 19:10 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released an exclusive interview with WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase!
  Ted’s interview with WrestleZone is in conjunction with the on-line release of The Price of Fame, the documentary about his life and career.
  You can find some of Ted’s comments from the interview transcribed below. We will be releasing more transcribed highlights throughout the week. (If you use WrestleZone’s transcription elsewhere please credit
  
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• More On Undertaker & Kane Appearance, Epico Provides Update Following Surgery, Ric Flair Assists Bobby Roode (Photo)

  31-01-2018 18:44
  As we noted last week, The Undertaker and Kane will be reuniting as The Brothers of Destruction for an appearance to help support Kane’s Knox County Mayoral run.
  The appearance, which is now sold out, will take place on March 1st and below is the official event description:
  Glenn Jacobs for Knox County Mayor is proud to welcome WWE Superstars Kane & The Undertaker. These men have served as the corner stones of WWE for over two decades. Both were highly decorated champions as individual
  
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• Asuka Reminds Us She Didn’t Accept Rousey’s Handshake; Epico Comments On Recent Surgery, Begins Rehab

  31-01-2018 18:29 via mandatory.com
  BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS – ‘TV Sitcoms vs TV Kids’ – The revival of ‘Battle of the Network Stars,’ based on the ’70s and ’80s television pop-culture classic, will premiere on THURSDAY, JUNE 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. The original series from ABC Sports began in 1976 and continued for 13 years. The new ‘Battle of the Network Stars’ will be a nostalgic throwback to the original series where TV celebrities blended athleticism with
  
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• Rey Mysterio and More Top Talents Arrive In The UK For 5 Star Wrestling, Brian Cage Pulls Out of Event, SoCal Val Added

  31-01-2018 17:59
  The stars of 5 Star Wrestling are arriving in the UK ahead of tomorrow night’s historic first episode of our weekly live TV show at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
  Rey Mysterio put out an Instagram post earlier today with a photo of himself on the plane heading to the UK just hours after his stunning appearance in the Royal Rumble.
  Incidentally, The Master of the 619’s shock Rumble outing was the most-watched YouTube video from the event with 6.1 million views and counting – trouncin
  
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• Carmella Says She’s ‘The Most Dangerous Woman On SD Live’ (Video), Alexa Bliss & Braun Attempt High Five

  31-01-2018 17:46 via mandatory.com
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  Carmella Says She’s ‘Most Dangerous Woman On SD Live’
  Carmella has shared the following on Twitter commenting on her near MITB cash-in last night on Smackdown Live:#SDLive pic.twitter.com/RRVDXL4jMp
  — MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) January 31, 2018Related: Carmella Tries To Cash-In Money In The Bank; Was She Successful?
  Alexa Bliss Attempts High Five w/ Braun
  WWE has shared the following photo on Instagram from last night&r
  
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• Impact Wrestling Executives Talk the State of the Company Following Jeremy Borash, EC3 and Bobby Lashley Departures

  31-01-2018 17:38
  Impact Wrestling Executives Ed Nordholm and Scott D’Amore recently spoke with Newsweek, and during the interview, the Impact officials discussed the state of the company following the departure of top talents such as EC3, Bobby Lashley, Laurel Van Ness, and as we reported yesterday, Jeremy Borash.
  Anthem Sports and Entertainment’s Ed Nordholm had the following to say, confirming Jeremy Borash is indeed headed to WWWE:
  “[Borash] is leaving and joining the WWE. We wish him all th
  
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• WrestleMania 35 Location Reportedly Revealed

  31-01-2018 17:31
  According to a Tweet by Robbie Fox of Barstool Sports, WrestleMania will be returning to New York and New Jersey as WWE is planning to announce WrestleMania 35 will be taking place at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
  The Tweet notes the 2018 WrestleMania host city was down to Detroit, Philadelphia or New York/New Jersey, and WWE has reportedly settled on Metlife Stadium, which hosted WrestleMania 29 back in 2013:BREAKING: #WrestleMania 35 will be held back at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey
  
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• Shane Helms On “This Day in History” Video, More Stars Comment on Rockstar Spud’s WWE Debut, Total Divas In NYC

  31-01-2018 17:27
  WWE has released the following “This Day in History” clip:ON THIS DAY: @ShaneHelmsCom fell victim to the NORMAN CONQUEST on this 2000 episode of #WCWMondayNitro! https://t.co/Hf26P1dQn3 pic.twitter.com/kXBGjvdSB6
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) January 31, 2018More Stars Comment on Rockstar Spud WWE Debut
  As seen in the Tweets below, more members of the pro wrestling world have reacted to Rockstar Spud’s WWE 205 Live debut as Drake Maverick:It’s nice to be under the sam
  
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• Dixie Carter On Rockstar Spud’s WWE Debut, Jericho Hosting Special Podcast With Kane, SummerSlam Pre-Sale Code

  31-01-2018 16:55
  An internet pre-sale began at 10am this morning for tickets to the 2018 WWE SummerSlam event taking place at the Barclays Center in New York City. You can access the pre-sale via Ticketmaster.com and use the password WWEVIP to obtain tickets.
  Dixie Carter On Rockstar Spud’s WWE Debut
  Following Rockstar Spud’s WWE 205 Live debut as Drake Maverick, former TNA President Dixie Carter offered the following comment:Oh my sweet @RockstarSpud. So very proud…but OF COURSE I’
  
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• Tyler Bate & TJP Battle In Cruiserweight Tournament (Video), Bret Hart Attends NHL Game, How Old Does Fit Finlay Turn Today?

  31-01-2018 16:47 via mandatory.com
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  Tyler Bate & TJP Battle In Cruiserweight Tournament
  WWE has released the following clip from last night’s 205 Live on-line:
  First-ever U.K. Champion Tyler Bate battles first-ever WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJP in the opening round of the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament.Related: Rockstar Spud Comments On Drake Maverick’s Debut
  Bret Hart Attends NHL Game In Calgary
  WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hitman” Hart was spotted at the Vegas Gold
  
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• Former WWE Star Simon Gotch Teaming with Seth Petruzelli In MLW Debut

  31-01-2018 16:45
  MLW has issued the following:
  SIMON GOTCH TO TEAM WITH SETH PETRUZELLI IN MLW DEBUT NEXT THURSDAY IN ORLANDO
  ORLANDO – Simon Gotch will make his MLW debut next Thursday in Orlando at MLW: Road to the World Championship at Gilt Nightclub on February 8th.
  Gotch, a tag team specialist, will unite with fellow “Team Filthy” member Seth Petruzelli to take on Jimmy Yuta and Jason Cade at MLW: Road to the World Championship.
  A submission wrestling expert, Gotch compliments Petruzelli&r
  
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• Shane Douglas On Why Vince McMahon Needs to Focus On WWE & Not XFL, Ronda Rousey’s WWE Arrival

  31-01-2018 16:41
  Episode 33 of The Triple Threat Podcast is NOW AVAILABLE. This week Shane recaps the jam-packed Royal Rumble weekend that featured a large array of wrestling legends converge in Philadelphia for House of Hardcore, the ICONS of Wrestling Convention and the Royal Rumble. In this excerpt, Shane discusses the arrival of Ronda Rousey in the WWE and Vince McMahon’s XFL reboot. The full episode can be downloaded at this link.
  Ronda Rousey’s departure from UFC and arrival in WWE:
  “She
  
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• Rockstar Spud Comments On Drake Maverick’s Debut, Did Birthday Cake Cost Becky & Sami MMC Win? (Video)

  31-01-2018 16:31 via mandatory.com
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  Rockstar Spud Comments On Drake Maverick’s Debut
  Rockstar Spud has shared the following on Twitter reacting to his WWE debut as the new 205 Live GM Drake Maverick:Today is my birthday.
  It took me 16 years to get here @WWEHello @WWEUniverse My name is #DrakeMaverick #205LiveGM pic.twitter.com/W3aWcP1BOK
  — Drake Maverick (@RockstarSpud) January 31, 2018Related: Dixie Carter Reacts To Rockstar Spud’s WWE Debut
  Did Birthday Cake Cost Becky &
  
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• Epico Reportedly Undergoes Shoulder Surgery In Birmingham, AL

  31-01-2018 16:13 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE Superstar Epico underwent shoulder surgery yesterday in Birmingham, AL.
  There is currently not an update about the nature of the injury or his expected return time.
  Related: Bryan Announces ‘Smackdown Top 10’; Superstars Will Vote On Who Should Get Opportunities, More
  The post Epico Reportedly Undergoes Shoulder Surgery In Birmingham, AL appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Dixie Carter Reacts To Rockstar Spud’s WWE Debut, Alexa Says Braun’s ‘Kinda Cute’ Following MMC Win (Video)

  31-01-2018 16:00 via mandatory.com
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  Dixie Carter Reacts To Rockstar Spud’s WWE Debut
  Last night on 205 Live former Impact star Rockstar Spud debuted for WWE as the new 205 Live GM using the new name of Drake Maverick.
  Dixie Carter has shared the following on Twitter reacting to his debut:Oh my sweet @RockstarSpud. So very proud…but OF COURSE I’ve seen this in you all along!Best #BritishBootCamp decision. Best memories as YOUR sidekick, not the other way around. Best@WWE decision. #205Live #S
  
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• Dwayne Johnson Reportedly Lands His Costar For Upcoming Movie Based On Popular Walt Disney World Ride

  31-01-2018 15:24
  According to Variety, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt are set to star in Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” which is a movie adaptation of the popular Walt Disney World Ride, which takes guests on a guided tour through the rivers of the world.
  Oscar-nominated screenwriter Michael Green of “Logan” fame is currently writing the script with Jaume Collet-Serra set to direct the movie.
  Read Also: 2017 Rock Movie Garners ‘Worst Movie’ Nomination
  The report add
  
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• WWE Smackdown Star Undergoes Surgery, Zayn & Lynch On Why They Lost MMC Match (Video), Note on Rumble Surprises

  31-01-2018 15:11
  WWE has released the above video.
  “Team Gingersnaps” analyze their loss to Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss in Week 3 of WWE Mixed Match Challenge, exclusively on Facebook Watch.
  Earlier in the day, WWE had released the following video featuring UNICEF presenting Becky Lynch with a cake for her birthday:
  Sami Zayn & Becky Lynch meet with representatives of UNICEF to discuss the work their Mixed Match Challenge charity partner is doing to help children in 190 countries around the wo
  
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• Update On Samir Singh Following ACL Surgery, News for Tonight’s Total Divas Season Finale, Itami on Facing Strong

  31-01-2018 14:58
  Tonight is the season finale of Total Divas on E!, and below is the official show synopsis along with a preview video above:
  “Mike and Maryse must break the news of their pregnancy to WWE; Nikki’s intense training for her “Dancing With the Stars” premiere puts her wedding planning on the back burner; Lana tries to get close with TJ, but Nattie attempts to shut it down.”
  Itami on Facing Strong
  As noted, Roderick Strong will be making his WWE 205 Live debut next week
  
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• Tonight’s WWE NXT Preview: Takeover Fallout, UK Title #1 Contenders Match, TM61 Returns to the Ring, Live Coverage

  31-01-2018 14:40
  Tonight, WWE Network will be airing a new episode of NXT, featuring fallout from this past weekend’s Takeover Philadelphia event.
  The show will feature Roderick Strong vs Tyler Bate in a match to determine the #1 contender to Pete Dunne’s UK Title. Additionally, TM61 will make their in-ring returns for the first time in over a year.
  WWE.com is listing the following quick hits and preview for tonight’s NXT, and as always ProWrestling.com will have complete, LIVE coverage of NXT
  
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• An Emotional J.J. Dillon Discusses Preparing to See Ric Flair For the First Time Since Health Scare

  31-01-2018 14:34
  Episode 16 of “The Matt Riviera Show” hosted by 3x NWA World Tag Team Champion & Reality TV star, “The LVR Boy” Matt Riviera, is now available exclusively on YouTube.
  Matt’s guest this week is WWE Hall of Famer & host of “The J. J. Dillon Show” on MLWradio.com, J. J. Dillon.
  In the above clip, J. J. Dillon gets very emotional talking about preparing to see Ric Flair for the first time since Ric’s recent medical issues and recalls seeing him
  
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• Strowman & Bliss Flirt After MMC Win, Drake Maverick Encounters King Maxel, Roode & Rusev On Title Match (Videos)

  31-01-2018 06:50
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Moments after their dominant victory, Little Miss Bliss makes The Monster Among Men blush on WWE Mixed Match Challenge, airing every Tuesday at 10 ET/7 PT, exclusively on Facebook Watch.
  After their victory over Breezango, Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin respond to The Usos’ bragging earlier on SmackDown LIVE.Roode & Rusev On Title Match
  United States Champion Bobby Roode and Rusev have strong words for each other ahead of their title matc
  
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• Dana White Comments On Ronda Rousey’s WWE Debut, Says Rousey Is Still Under Contract with UFC

  31-01-2018 06:23
  As seen on Sunday night, former UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey made her WWE debut at this year’s Royal Rumble PPV, surprising fans in Philadelphia with an appearance after the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble match.
  UFC President Dana White recently spoke with The Las Vegas Review-Journal and had the following to say on Rousey’s WWE debut.
  “I’m very happy for her,” he told the Review-Journal via text on Sunday night. “She loves pro wrestling and h
  
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• Top NXT Star Facing Hideo Itami In WWE Cruiserweight Title Tournament, Another Match Set, Who Advanced Tonight?

  31-01-2018 06:13
  As noted, former Impact Wrestling talent Rockstar Spud made his WWE debut tonight at Drake Maverick, and is the new General Manager of 205 Live. Maverick’s first order of business was to announce a 16 man Cruiserweight Title tournament which will culminate at WrestleMania 34.
  First round tournament matches took place tonight, and saw TJP defeat Tyler Bate and Cedric Alexander defeated Gran Metalik. First-round bouts will continue on next week’s show, with the following matches taking
  
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• Updated 205 Live Title Tournament Standings, Two More First Round Matchups Set For Next Week’s Show

  31-01-2018 05:14 via mandatory.com
  TJP and Cedric Alexander are moving on in the newly announced WWE Cruiserweight Championship tournament after they won their opening round matches on 205 Live tonight.
  Cedric Alexander defeated Gran Metalik in the opening match, while TJP ended up beating former WWE United Kingdom Champion Tyler Bate in tonight’s other bout.
  Rockstar Spud Revealed As The New WWE 205 Live GM; Tournament Announced To Crown A New Cruiserweight Champion
  At the conclusion of tonight’s show, the foll
  
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• Huge Tournament Announced to Crown New WWE Cruiserweight Champion; Finals Set For WrestleMania 34

  31-01-2018 04:38
  As seen tonight on WWE 205 Live, Daniel Bryan announced new General Manager, Drake Maverick, formerly known in Impact Wrestling as Rockstar Spud.
  Maverick said that his first order of business is to crown a new WWE CruiserWeight champion, which they are going to do in the form of a 16 man single elimination tournament, which will culminate at the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania.
  This is reminiscent of the wildly successful CruiserWeight Classic, which was really the launching pad for 20
  
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• Breaking News: Former Impact Wrestling Star Makes WWE Debut as New 205 Live General Manager

  31-01-2018 04:35
  It was announced last week by none other than Daniel Bryan that the WWE 205 Live brand would be getting an authority figure for the very first time, in the form of a new General Manager. The hope is to bring back a little order and prestige to the show, which has seen a long list of controversy and inconsistency over the last few months.
  Bryan returned to WWE 205 Live this Tuesday night in order to introduce us all to the brand new GM… ROCKSTAR SPUD! The former Impact Wrestling star has f
  
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• Rockstar Spud Revealed As The New WWE 205 Live GM; Tournament Announced To Crown A New Cruiserweight Champion

  31-01-2018 04:31 via mandatory.com
  Rockstar Spud is in the WWE, and he has a new name, and a new job title — 205 Live General Manager!
  Daniel Bryan introduced Spud at the top of the show as ‘Drake Maverick’, and puts Drake and the Cruiserweight division over before giving him the mic. Drake talks about fighting to get to WWE and says he’s there to make sure the fans get the best the Cruiserweights have, and announces they will have a 16 man tournament to crown a new Cruiserweight Champion.
  Former Impact W
  
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