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• New Details On John Cena’s New ‘Ninja Turtles’ Character, Bayley Takes In The Emotional Royal Rumble Match

  01-02-2018 23:35 via mandatory.com
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  Ninja Turtles
  Earlier today, more news about the upcoming Nickelodeon series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was revealed, including voice casting announcements and a look at the new artwork style.
  As noted last month, Cena made the announcement that he was joining the series, and it was revealed he would play a new villain in the series. According to press materials for the show, Cena’s character Baron Draxum is:
  “an alchemist warrior m
  
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• Update On Oney Lorcan’s NXT Status, Bayley Pre-Royal Rumble Match Video, How Was Total Divas Finale Viewership?

  01-02-2018 23:21
  WWE has released the above video.
  Prior to the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match, former Raw Women’s Champion Bayley talks about how the Women’s Evolution has led to this monumental contest and who she most hopes to battle in the historic free-for-all.
  Read Also: Who Booked This Year’s 30-Man Royal Rumble Match? Backstage News on PPV Rewrites, Chamber Options & More
  Update On Oney Lorcan’s NXT Status
  For those wondering why WWE NXT star Oney Lorcan has
  
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• Drew McIntyre Being Inducted Into The ICW Hall Of Fame (Video), WWE Hypes Rusev vs Roode On Smackdown

  01-02-2018 23:12 via mandatory.com
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  Glorious Rusev
  WWE.com posted the following preview for next week’s United States Championship match between Bobby Roode and Rusev:
  After winning a Fatal 4-Way Match, Rusev has earned the right to challenge United States Champion Bobby Roode next Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE.
  The Bulgarian Brute bested Kofi Kingston, Zack Ryder and Jinder Mahal in an action-packed Fatal 4-Way Match this past Tuesday to earn the opportunity to face The Glo
  
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• Ember Moon Discusses The Women’s Royal Rumble Match (Video), WWE SuperCard Fusion Fury Available Now

  01-02-2018 22:46 via mandatory.com
  Royal Rumble
  The above video features NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon talking about her experience in the inaugural Women’s Royal Rumble match.
  Free The Flame: Ember Moon Documentary, Absolution Feature On Canvas 2 Canvas (Videos)
  WWE Supercard
  2K issued the following:
  2K today announced two new in-game promotions for WWE SuperCard – Season 4 fans: Fusion Fury and Valentine’s Day!
  Fusion Fury, available in-game now, consists of three sequential recipes for comp
  
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• Austin Aries To Make MLW Debut Next Week, Goldust & Mandy Rose Goof Around In MMC Photoshoot (Video)

  01-02-2018 22:40 via mandatory.com
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  Austin Aries
  MLW issued the following:ORLANDO – Austin Aries will make his Major League Wrestling debut next Thursday in Orlando when he competes against another newcomer ACH at MLW: Road to the World Championship at Gilt Nightclub on February 8th.One of the top free agents in the sport, Austin Aries has been making an instant impact wherever he has turned up since becoming a free agent late last fall.  A belt
  
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• TM61 Gets New Team Name, Ember Moon Talks Rumble Match, Goldust & Mandy Rose Attempt a Photoshoot (Videos)

  01-02-2018 22:30
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Ahead of their match against Jimmy Uso & Naomi, Mandy Rose attempts the make The Bizarre One as photogenic as possible. Don’t miss WWE Mixed Match Challenge, Tuesdays at 10 ET/7 PT, exclusively on Facebook Watch.
  Prior to the historic Women’s Royal Rumble Match, NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon talks about representing NXT against the Superstars of Raw and SmackDown LIVE, as well as returning Legends she grew up watching.WWE Celeb
  
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• No Way Jose On His NXT Absence, How Lars Sullivan Changed His Mindset, Establishing New Goals

  01-02-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
  No Way Jose recently spoke with WWE.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  No Way Jose comments on his brief hiatus from NXT: 
  I’ve been away for a little bit. I had to go handle some things, face a little adversity and grow from it. Now I’m back, and the most important thing is what I do from here. Like many people, I began to focus on the past because I wasn’t 100 percent satisfied with the present. The more I progressed, the more I seemed to take a step back, and I
  
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• Sheamus And Cesaro On The Bar’s Evolving Team Chemistry, Being Extremely Competitive, Bringing Out The Best In Each Other

  01-02-2018 22:23 via mandatory.com
  Sheamus and Cesaro recently spoke with The Sun UK; you can read a few highlights below:
  Sheamus comments on how he’s changed since teaming with Cesaro: 
  “I feel like since tagging with Cesaro I’ve let my guard down. When I look back at my career, I was always trying to be this particular ‘Celtic Warrior’ character. Even when I was doing promos, I was thinking, ‘How would Sheamus do this and say that?’
  I love what I do. I’m very professional,
  
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• NXT Team Undergoes A Name Change, Big E Responds To Kenny Omega’s ‘World Champion’ Comments

  01-02-2018 22:16 via mandatory.com
  The Mighty
  Following last night’s episode of NXT, TM61’s Shane Thorne and Nick Miller took part in a post-match interview were they claimed they would be known as ‘the mighty.’
  It appears as if the team actually is getting a name change, as WWE.com‘s show recap referred to them as ‘The Mighty’, and Thorne posted the following comments:New year, new old us. #TheMighty https://t.co/a9GH8CwRYu via @wwe pic.twitter.com/pVA7QqQB0g
  — Shane Thorne (@Shan
  
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• NXT Team Getting Name Change, Big E Responds To Kenny Omega’s ‘World Champ’ Comments

  01-02-2018 22:16 via mandatory.com
  The Mighty
  Following last night’s episode of NXT, TM61’s Shane Thorne and Nick Miller took part in a post-match interview were they claimed they would be known as ‘the mighty.’
  It appears as if the team actually is getting a name change, as WWE.com‘s show recap referred to them as ‘The Mighty’, and Thorne posted the following comments:New year, new old us. #TheMighty https://t.co/a9GH8CwRYu via @wwe pic.twitter.com/pVA7QqQB0g
  — Shane Thorne (@Shan
  
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• Exclusive: ‘The Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase Reveals Real Story Behind Boy w/ The Basketball; Whatever Happened To That Boy?, More

  01-02-2018 21:45 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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• Superstars React To Drake Maverick’s Debut (Video), John Cena Remembers Indians’ Slugger Oscar Gamble

  01-02-2018 21:28 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Superstars React To Drake Maverick’s Debut
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Drake Maverick is the new WWE 205 Live General Manager, and everyone – from Montel Vontavious Porter to the Cruiserweights – wants to see what he has planned.Related: Drake Maverick Announces Another Cruiser Tourny Match
  John Cena Remembers Indians’ Slugger Oscar Gamble
  John Cena has shared the following photo of legendary Cleveland Indians’ slugger
  
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• The Miz On Receiving Parenting Advice From Triple H, If He Will Let His Daughter Be a WWE Star, Upcoming Reality Show

  01-02-2018 21:18
  WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz recently spoke with FOX News and below are some interview highlights:
  On soon becoming a father:
  “It’s one of those situations where I don’t know what I am doing,” he said.
  He’s been turning to his fellow pro wrestlers for some guidance.
  “I have been getting so much advice. I was just talking to [Triple H] just the other day… He was just schooling me on everything.”
  Read Also: Miz & Maryse On Privately Moc
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura & AJ Styles Hype NJPW Past, Finn Balor Mocks Cena, Nick Aldis Attempting Big NWA Title Feat

  01-02-2018 21:13
  The National Wrestling Alliance has issued the following along with the video above.
  THE NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE and IDOLMANIA SPORTS MANAGEMENT PRESENTS THE ALDIS CRUSADE WITH TEN POUNDS OF GOLD
  In an announcement made today via video, the current, reigning and defending NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis is embarking on a unique challenge with the famed Ten Pounds of Gold.  Starting on Sunday, February 11th at Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, Nick Aldis is sett
  
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• Impact Wrestling Media Call feat. Braxton Sutter & Allie (Full Audio)

  01-02-2018 21:13 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released the full audio from today’s Impact Wrestling Media Call featuring Braxton Sutter and Allie.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  Impact Announces Media Call w/ Austin Aries, Next Thursday @ 2 pm EST; How To Submit Your Question
  The post Impact Wrestling Media Call feat. Braxton Sutter & Allie (Full Audio) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• JJ Blake Reveals How He Lucked Into A 5 Hour 1-on-1 Seminar w/ Booker T; Teases Major Announcement, More

  01-02-2018 21:01 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released a brand new interview with former Reality of Wrestling Television Champion JJ Blake.
  This interview is in conjunction with WrestleZone and Reality of Wrestling’s ROW Thursdays campaign.
  We have included some of JJ’s comments transcribed below. (If you use WrestleZone’s transcriptions elsewhere please credit us and use the embedded player above)
  TUNE IN: Booker T’s LIVE Reality Of Wrestling Seminar Tonight At 7:30 PM CST On WrestleZone&
  
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• Ciampa & Vega Rain On Johnny Gargano’s Parade, WWE Stars React to Drake Maverick Debut (Video), Adam Cole

  01-02-2018 20:57
  WWE has released the above video.
  Drake Maverick is the new WWE 205 Live General Manager, and everyone – from Montel Vontavious Porter to the Cruiserweights – wants to see what he has planned.
  Adam Cole
  Undisputed Era’s Adam Cole Tweeted the following on his weekend in Philadelphia, which included a highly praised Extreme Rules match against Aleister Black at Takeover, and a surprise debut in the Royal Rumble match:This weekend, I scratched the surface of what I’m capable
  
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• Go Backstage w/ The Bellas Before Their WWE Returns (Video), Finn Balor Taunts John Cena In 2013 & 2018

  01-02-2018 20:37 via mandatory.com
  TODAY — Pictured: Sheinelle Jones, Dylan Dreyer, John Cena, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan on Monday, August 21, 2017 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC)
  Go Backstage w/ The Bellas Before Their WWE Returns
  The Bella Twins have released the following on their official YouTube channel:
  Go backstage with Brie and Nikki’s before and after they make their triumphant return at Royal Rumble 2018. Also, check out an unseen angle of their match!Related: Go Backstage w/ The
  
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• Triple H Comments On ‘Finger Lickin Good’ Col. Flair, Drew Gulak Pokes Fun At His Brother’s Bludgeoning

  01-02-2018 20:29 via mandatory.com
  WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world’s largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees.
  Triple H Comments On ‘Finger Lickin Good’ Col. Flair
  Triple H has shared the following commenting on Col. Ric Flair w
  
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• WWE Releasing ‘Creating The Mania’ Book feat. Backstage Look At How Storylines Were Developed For WM 34

  01-02-2018 20:14 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE
  ECW Press has released the following:GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF WRESTLEMANIA 34 IN NEW BOOK
  CREATING THE MANIA: AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW WRESTLEMANIA COMES TO LIFE by Jon Robinson (August 2018, ECW Press) gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at WrestleMania 34. Follow the year-long life cycle of WWE’s biggest event, including how the storylines were developed by the creative team, how the host city was selected, how the rivalries played out inside the ri
  
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• Behind-the-Scenes WrestleMania Book Being Released, Drew McIntyre Being Honored, How Old Is Ronda Rousey?

  01-02-2018 19:46
  Today is the 31st birthday of WWE’s newest signee Ronda Rousey.
  Behind-the-Scenes WrestleMania Book Being Released
  The following press release has been issued:
  GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF WRESTLEMANIA 34 IN NEW BOOK
  CREATING THE MANIA: AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW WRESTLEMANIA COMES TO LIFE by Jon Robinson (August 2018, ECW Press) gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at WrestleMania 34. Follow the year-long life cycle of WWE’s biggest event, including how the storyl
  
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• Impact Wrestling Kicking Off A ‘New Era’ Tonight; EC3 & El Patron Team Up, Lashley vs KM, Eli Drake Segment and More

  01-02-2018 19:25
  Tonight, Impact Wrestling presents a new episode Impact on POP TV, and the company is billing the show as a “new era” for the show, as it will be the first episode under the management of new Creative Executives Scott D’Amore and Don Callis.
  The following matches have been taped for the show, and above and below are video previews:
  -EC3 and Alberto El Patron vs. Moose and Johnny Impact
  -Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion Laurel Van Ness vs. Kiera Hogan
  -Chris Adonis will
  
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• WWE Hypes Upcoming ‘Andre The Giant’ HBO Doc, Mustafa Ali Sets His Sights On WM 34 & Cruiser Title

  01-02-2018 19:16 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Hypes Upcoming ‘Andre The Giant’ HBO Doc
  WWE has shared the following on Instagram hyping their co-produced “Andre The Giant” documentary debuting on HBO shortly after WrestleMania: The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Relive the story of #AndreTheGiant on April 10 on @hbo.
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Feb 1, 2018 at 10:02am PSTRelated: Robin Christensen-Roussimoff Talks About Her Father Andre The Giant, WWE’s Memorial Batt
  
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• Big E Responds to Kenny Omega Praise, Rockstar Spud On Jeremy Borash to WWE, Behind-the-Scenes Rumble Video

  01-02-2018 19:01
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  An explosive mix of returning, established and up-and-coming Superstars put themselves into the driver’s seat as The Road to WrestleMania begins with a historic Royal Rumble event.
  A young Shawn Michaels faces Jake “The Snake” Roberts in the main event: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  
  Big E Responds to Kenny Omega
  As noted, Kenny Omega recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, and during the inter
  
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• Amazing Backstage Cinematic Look At The Rumble (Video), WWE Celebrates African-American Superstars

  01-02-2018 18:50 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Amazing Backstage Cinematic Look At The Royal Rumble
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  An explosive mix of returning, established and up-and-coming Superstars put themselves into the driver’s seat as The Road to WrestleMania begins with a historic Royal Rumble event.Wow, that was really well done. Worth the two minutes to watch. I hope they play it on RAW.
  Related: Possible Spoiler On Two More Men’s Chamber
  
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• One Big Reason Why The Rock Might Not Compete at WrestleMania, How It Ties Into Ronda Rousey Debut

  01-02-2018 18:49
  The pro wrestling and mainstream sports worlds have been buzzing since Ronda Rousey made her WWE debut at The Royal Rumble PPV this past Sunday night. Response to Rousey in WWE has been mostly excitement, however, her actual debut at the Rumble has received a tepid response from some fans in both the wrestling and sports worlds. Some have criticized the Rousey debut as lackluster, as Rousey did not get physical, and instead simply pointed to the WrestleMania sign in the arena.
  Dave Meltzer
  
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• Cesaro On Why The Bar Is Such a Successful Tag Team, Sheamus On Cesaro Helping Him ‘Let His Guard Down’

  01-02-2018 18:08
  WWE Raw Tag Team Champions The Bar, who captured the Titles for a fourth time at the WWE Royal Rumble PPV, recently spoke with The UK Sun on their success and growth as a tag team. Below are some interview highlights.
  Sheamus on how Cesaro has helped him:
  “I feel like since tagging with Cesaro I’ve let my guard down.
  “When I look back at my career, I was always trying to be this particular ‘Celtic Warrior’ character.
  “Even when I was doing promos, I was thinki
  
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• Possible Spoiler On Two More Men’s Chamber Match Competitors; Update On Nature Of Jason Jordan’s Injury

  01-02-2018 18:06 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  In the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter it is noted that Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are expected to join Braun Strowman, Elias and John Cena in the men’s Elimination Chamber match to determine the #1 contender for Brock Lesnar’s WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34.
  The Observer also reports that Jason Jordan was scheduled to be a part of the Elimination Chamber match but is currently dealing with a neck injury, not a bac
  
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• 5 Star Wrestling Debuts Tonight Live on Freesports; John Morrison vs RVD, Mysterio vs Gibson, Jack Swagger & More

  01-02-2018 18:02
  5 Star Wrestling has issued the following:
  5 STAR WRESTLING: LIVE ON FREESPORTSECHO ARENA LIVERPOOLTONIGHT ON LIVE TV 7pm
  The day is finally here.
  After years of struggle from many talented men and women with passion for a cause, a British wrestling company is about to bring weekly LIVE professional wrestling to your television screens for the first time ever.
  Tonight at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, one of the UK’s best known venues, some of the greatest wrestling talent from around the wo
  
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• Two Big Matches Announced For NXT TV Tapings Tonight, Steve Austin Podcast Change, WWE Stars Talk Total Divas

  01-02-2018 17:55
  BUILD Series has released the above video, featuring Natalya and Lana appearing New York City yesterday to promote this week’s Total Divas season finale.
  The series, “Total Divas,” gives viewers an inside look of the lives of WWE Divas from their work within WWE to their personal lives, in addition to behind the scene footage of the Divas. Watch WWE Superstars Natalya & Lana take BUILD stage to chat about the hit E! series.
  Two Big Matches Announced For NXT TV Tapings Tonig
  
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• Former WWE Announcer Mike Adamle Talks His Battle with CTE (Videos), WWE SuperCard Reveals ‘Fusion Fury’ Update

  01-02-2018 17:39
  Former WWE announcer Mike Adamle appeared on the “Today” show this morning on NBC, and the following clips have been released featuring Adamle discussing his battle with CTE following his football career:
  2K has issued the following:
  2K today announced two new in-game promotions for WWE SuperCard – Season 4 fans: Fusion Fury and Valentine’s Day!
  Fusion Fury, available in-game now, consists of three sequential recipes for completion, with each recipe requiring ei
  
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• Who Booked This Year’s 30-Man Royal Rumble Match? Backstage News on PPV Rewrites, Chamber Options & More

  01-02-2018 17:35
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, this year’s 30-man Royal Rumble match was booked by Vince McMahon, Jamie Noble and WWE Hall of Famer Michael Hayes. As noted there were several re-writes to the entire Royal Rumble match card, with at least three coming on the day of the show itself.
  There were other names being discussed to win the Women’s Rumble match that ultimately came down to Asuka and the Bella Twins, with the “Empress” going over. Apparently WWE
  
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• Reigns & Helms Share Rumble Moment, WWE Star Makes History at Royal Rumble, Maverick Not Happy with Daivari Pay?

  01-02-2018 17:32
  New WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick is already ‘on the job’, as he Tweeted the following on Ariya Daivari’s pay:It’s seems @AriyaDaivariWWE is very frugal with his money…Are we paying him too much? #205Live @WWE #Cruiserweight pic.twitter.com/p0Jz47D0Jl
  — Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) February 1, 2018WWE Star Makes History at Royal Rumble
  The WWE Stats & Info Twitter account has noted Shinsuke Nakamura made history at the Royal Rumble PPV, as
  
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• Styles & Nakamura Use History In Japan To Build WM 34 Match, Strong v Bate UK #1 Contender Match (Video)

  01-02-2018 17:31 via mandatory.com
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  Styles & Nakamura Acknowledge Their History In Japan
  AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura have shared the following on Twitter commenting on their history together in Japan ahead of their big WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 34:756 days since you beat me in Japan.756 days since the last time we faced 1 on 1. 756 days since I’ve wanted my rematch. 69 days until I get my opportunity.Nakamura. Styles. #WrestleMania
  — AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) January 29,
  
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• Seth Rollins Dealing with Injury, Natalya Lies About Tyson Kidd Injury, Miz Breaks Pregnancy News, Nikki Bella (Videos)

  01-02-2018 17:24
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE Raw star Seth Rollins is currently dealing with a back injury, through which he is currently working.
  As of this writing, it’s unknown whether or not Rollins will be missing any ring time, but both he and former Raw Tag Team Champion Jason Jordan are both banged up at the moment. In Jordan’s case, we noted earlier this morning that his injury could be more serious than originally thought, and you can read the latest on his status at
  
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• 2017 NXT Year-End Awards Released: Competitor Of The Year, Breakout Star, Best Rivalry, Best Match, More

  01-02-2018 17:24 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  WWE has released their official 2017 NXT Year-End Awards.
  You can find the full announcement HERE, we have included the winners below.
  NXT Results For 1/31: Roderick Strong vs Tyler Bate, TM61 Returns, Takeover Philadelphia Fallout
  Overall Competitor of the Year – Asuka
  Rivalry of the Year – Aleister Black vs. Velveteen Dream
  Male Competitor of the Year – Aleister Black
  Breakout Star of the Year – Aleister Black
  
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• Austin Aries to Make MLW Debut In Orlando Next Week, Opponent Revealed

  01-02-2018 17:15
  MLW has issued the following:
  ORLANDO – Austin Aries will make his Major League Wrestling debut next Thursday in Orlando when he competes against another newcomer ACH at MLW: Road to the World Championship at Gilt Nightclub on February 8th.
  One of the top free agents in the sport, Austin Aries has been making an instant impact wherever he has turned up since becoming a free agent late last fall.  A belt hunter, recently winning championships all over the world, Aries looks to continue
  
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• Backstage News on Which WWE Superstar Almost Won the Women’s Royal Rumble Match

  01-02-2018 17:13
  As you probably know by now, Asuka made his last Sunday night by winning the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble match at WWE’s titular pay-per-view. She entered the match at #25 and competed for nearly 20 minutes, eliminating her long-time rival and NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon before eventually throwing over the returning Nikki Bella to be crowned the winner.
  According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the two options being seriously discussed by WWE to win the hist
  
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• Drake Maverick Wonders If Daivari Is ‘Paid Too Much’, Natalya Tells Parents Why Lana Shouldn’t Train w/ Kidd (Video), 4 Horseman Reunion Note

  01-02-2018 16:43 via mandatory.com
  Drake Maverick Wonders If Daivari Is ‘Paid Too Much’
  New 205 Live GM Drake Maverick (aka Rockstar Spud) has shared the following on Twitter:It’s seems @AriyaDaivariWWE is very frugal with his money…Are we paying him too much? #205Live @WWE#Cruiserweight pic.twitter.com/p0Jz47D0Jl
  — Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) February 1, 2018Related:
  Lana Tells Parents Why Lana Shouldn’t Train w/ Kidd
  WWE has released the following clip from last night’s Total Divas
  
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• The Latest On Jason Jordan’s Injury, Watch Miz Break Maryse’s Pregnancy News To His Parents (Video)

  01-02-2018 16:32 via mandatory.com
  Source: YouTube.com
  The Latest Update On Jason Jordan’s Injury
  PWInsider.com is reporting that the nature of Jason Jordan’s injury is still not known.
  Since he and Seth Rollins have dropped the WWE RAW Tag Team Championships Jordan will not be booked to compete in any physical matches until further notice.
  They also note that the injury is, “considered serious.”
  Related: Title Change Takes Place At Tonight’s Royal Rumble PPV
  Watch Miz Break Maryse’s
  
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• Ricky Morton Tells Dutch Mantell Rousey Is ‘Good For Our Business’; Talks Abdullah The Butcher, More

  01-02-2018 16:14 via mandatory.com
  “Dirty” Dutch Mantell, formerly known as Zeb Colter, joins Ricky Morton on the School of Morton Podcast.  From the glory days to today the two legends share their views and memories of many years in professional wrestling.
   Related: Ricky Morton Says It’s ‘Not Time’ For Fans To Cheer Roman Reigns; Reveals Favorite Commentator, More
  Ricky Morton on Ronda Rousey in WWE:“Ronda was over in UFC. She made a lot of money, drew a lot of money. Understan
  
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• Sean Waltman Gives His Thoughts On Takeover Main Event, XFL Returning, More; Talks To Ken Anderson, More

  01-02-2018 16:00 via mandatory.com
  Professional Wrestler, Ken Anderson is the special guest on X-Pac12360 and talks about his relationship with Paul Heyman and his wrestling school called The Academy School of Professional Wrestling
  Get it on YouTube HERE or download the podcast version on iTunes HERE
  You can find some highlights below. (Transcriptions courtesy of X-Pac 12360)
  Realted: Sean Waltman Comments On The ‘All In’ Event, Rumors Of CM Punk Possibly Appearing, WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge Format
  Sean
  
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• We Ranked the Top Five Wrestlers We Want To See At 2018’s ‘ALL IN’ Event

  01-02-2018 15:59
  2018’s ALL IN show is already one of the most talked about independent wrestling events of the year and we aren’t even close to the September show date. Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks getting together and self-funding their own event shows how far independent wrestling has come and the buzz ahead of the event is growing.
  So far only; Cody Rhodes, Young Bucks, Marty Scurll, Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Stephen Amell, and Tessa Blanchard are ALL IN, which means there is an open book to
  
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• Eric Bischoff On Not Wanting To Put WWE Out Of Business, DX WCW Invasion and Which Legend He Wanted To Sign

  01-02-2018 15:59
  Eric Bischoff was a recent guest on the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast alongside Bruce Prichard and JBL and he spoke openly about the Monday Night Wars, covering a range of topics. Below are some highlights from the interview.
  Not Wanting To Put WWE Out Of Business
  “That’s kind of a false narrative that exploded out of that era and a lot of that came from Vince trying to convince everybody that big bad billionaire Ted was trying to put him out of business. He was trying to make himsel
  
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• Ric Flair Cuts Promo On Hogan (Video), Zelina Vega Pays Tribute to Lita (Photo), Wrestlers On Mental Health Awareness

  01-02-2018 15:50
  Ric Flair has released the following video hyping a new t-shirt featuring The Nature Boy and Hulk Hogan.
  Listen To Ric Describe His New Shirt Found At RicFlairShop.com that features himself, and Hulk Hogan, two legends of the ring. It has never before been created! WOOOOO!
  Zelina Vega Pays Tribute to Lita
  WWE has Tweeted the following, noting Zelina Vega’s NXT Takeover ring gear was a tribute to Lita, who made her WWE in-ring return the following night in the Women’s Royal Rumble mat
  
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• Backstage News On Jason Jordan’s Injury Possibly Being “Very Serious”, Update On His Current Plans

  01-02-2018 15:30
  As noted, Jason Jordan has been very limited in the ring for several weeks now, as he has been dealing with a nagging injury. Although he competed in the Raw Tag Team Title match alongside Seth Rollins at the WWE Royal Rumble PPV this past weekend, an injury angle was done which saw him spend most of the match outside of the ring.
  As we noted moments ago, there are plans for Jordan to compete in the WWE Elimination Chamber match at the PPV later this month, however, those plans could change depe
  
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• Who Is Expected To Be In The Men’s & Female WWE Elimination Chamber Matches

  01-02-2018 15:09
  In a recent report by Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer, he has announced which superstars he expects to be competing in the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber matches.
  The male’s WWE Elimination Chamber already has three spots filled following WWE Raw, with Elias, Braun Strowman and John Cena all qualifying for the match. According to Meltzer, he expects Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Jason Jordan to fill the remaining three spots.
  It is still widely expected that Roman Reigns will be
  
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• Kenny Omega Says The Booking Of Smackdown Team Makes Him ‘Think Twice’ About Signing with WWE

  01-02-2018 14:58
  New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kenny Omega recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and during the interview Omega praised WWE Smackdown stars The New Day.
  “They’re three of my favorite guys in the entire company,” said Omega. “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,” said Omega. “The guy is on another level
  
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• Roderick Strong Reacts To NXT Victory, Tyler Bate Reflects On Defeats, Trent Seven Teases Moustache Mountain?

  01-02-2018 14:52
  This week on WWE NXT, fan favorite, Roderick Strong managed to defeat the first ever WWE UK Champion, Tyler Bate to become the new number one contender to the WWE UK title.
  Strong will now face Pete Dunne for the championship and is also taking part in the WWE 205 Live Cruiserweight Championship tournament, where he will face former NXT star, Hideo Itami in first round action next week.
  Strong reacted to becoming the new number one contender on Twitter, telling his followers that it doesn’
  
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• WWE Match Receives Five Star Rating For First Time Since 2011, Full Rumble Weekend Scores, Adam Cole On Takeover

  01-02-2018 14:37
  A WWE match has received the famous five star rating from Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer for the first time in seven years. The last match to receive such an honor was John Cena vs CM Punk’s famous Money In The Bank clash from 2011.
  The match which received the five-star rating was, of course, the NXT Championship match between Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas and Johnny Gargano which headlined WWE NXT Takeover Philadelphia. Below are the full match ratings from the entire WWE Roy
  
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