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• Update On Bobby Lashley to WWE, Jeremy Borash Already With NXT?, WWE Announcer’s Spot On Rumble Picks (Video)

  02-02-2018 23:56
  As seen in the video above, 1Wrestling.com’s Bill Apter caught up with Booker T, Corey Graves and Jerry Lawler in Philadelphia before the Royal Rumble match, and Graves is spot on with his picks of Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka.
  Update On Bobby Lashley to WWE
  As noted, Bobby Lashley was released from his Impact Wrestling contract following the last set of TV tapings, and according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Lashley is expected to return to WWE “imminently”.
  As for Lash
  
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• WWE On Bliss & Strowman’s Unlikely MMC Team, Why Miz and Asuka Are Motivated, Bellas Discuss Rumble Return (Videos)

  02-02-2018 23:16
  WWE has released the above and below videos, the first featuring Cathy Kelley looking back at week two of the WWE Mixed Match Challenge and previewing next week’s show with Goldust and his new partner Mandy Rose.
  In addition to Alexa Bliss and Braun Strowman teaming up for the MMC, WWE is also teasing a possible romantic angle between Bliss and Strowman on WWE TV, as the two flirted in an interview with Renee Young following last week’s win.
  In Week 3 of WWE Mixed Match Challenge, Br
  
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• Asuka And The Miz Are More Motivated Than Ever (Video), Which Returning Star Was Most Impressive In The Women’s Royal Rumble?

  02-02-2018 22:48 via mandatory.com
  Women’s Royal Rumble
  WWE.com has a new poll asking fans which returning star was the most impressive in the Women’s Royal Rumble match this past Sunday.
  Currently, Trish Stratus leads with 33% of the vote, followed by Michelle McCool with 23% of the vote and Lita with 13%.
   
  Mixed Match Challenge
  The following video features ‘Awe-ska’, Asuka and The Miz, after a visit with their charity, Rescue Dogs Rock. The duo talk about the good things RDR is doing, and they say
  
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• Impact Wrestling Viewership Sees Slight Increase, WWE Now Looks At Alexa Bliss & Braun Strowman’s ‘Unlikely’ Relationship (Video)

  02-02-2018 22:37 via mandatory.com
  Impact Wrestling
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling brought in 319,000 viewers, which is up from 310,000 viewers last week.
  This week’s show did not rank in the top 50 of cable’s most watched (overall) shows, but it was ranked #136 in the 18-49 demographic on the night. Last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling featured the return of Austin Aries, who won the Impact World Championship from Eli Drake.
  Austin Aries Comments On Impact T
  
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• Major Title Change Helps This Week’s Impact Wrestling Hit New Viewership High

  02-02-2018 22:35
  This week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, which was billed by Impact as a “new era” for the show, as it was the first broadcast under the helm of Scott D’Amore and Don Callis, ended with a major surprise. The main event featured Austin Aries returning to Impact to defeat Eli Drake for the Impact World Championship.
  The show also featured several top stars who have since left Impact, including EC3, Bobby Lashley, Laurel Van Ness and Jeremy Borash. Since the episode was tape
  
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• News On Women’s Elimination Chamber Participants, Ricky Morton On Ronda Rousey’s WWE Potential, Jim Ross Tour?

  02-02-2018 22:24
  On the latest edition of “School of Morton, host Ricky Morton offered the following on Ronda Rousey’s potential in WWE. You can listen to the entire show at this link.
  “Ronda was over in UFC. She made a lot of money, drew a lot of money. Understand we are in the entertainment business.” He added, “I think Ronda is going to fit in great. She started out real good coming out dressed like Roddy Piper. Legends never die. People like that keep them alive. I think she is
  
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• Rey Mysterio Teases Major WWE Match, New John Cena Workout Clip, WrestleMania Music Montage (Video)

  02-02-2018 21:16
  WWE has released the above video.
  Check out highlights from WWE 24: WrestleMania Orlando, featuring “Set it On Fire” by Saints of Valory. Watch the entire WWE 24 episode on demand now, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.
  New John Cena Workout Clip
  John Cena has posted the following workout clip:Best performance ever is a rare moment we all strive for. To reach #BestEver many days we must do our #BestToday ! #NeverGiveUp ! pic.twitter.com/549GQ6Bvu2
  — John Cena (@JohnC
  
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• Sasha Banks & Vickie Guerrero Have Tearful Heart-To-Heart About Eddie Guerrero (Video), WWE Previews Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn On Smackdown

  02-02-2018 21:13 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images
  YEP?
  WWE.com posted the following preview for Sami Zayn versus Kevin Owens on this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live. The winner will move on to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at WWE Fastlane:
  SmackDown LIVE ended with fractures beginning to show in the friendship between Kevin Owensand Sami Zayn. Next Tuesday, the two best friends will get a chance to take out their frustrations on each other when they battle for
  
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• Titus O’Neil Creates ‘Black Panther’ Movie Challenge, Lita Tears Up Before the Rumble, Total Divas Bonus Clips (Videos)

  02-02-2018 21:10
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Brie Bella says she’s ready to start trying on maid of honor dresses for Nikki Bella’s wedding.
  Natalya says Lana isn’t getting the hint that she doesn’t want her training with her husband, Tyson Kidd.
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Lita and former Raw Women’s Champion Bayley share their feelings on the Women’s Royal Rumble and the talented competitors who could not be there to see it.Check out highlights from WWE 24: W
  
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• Mainstream Media Picks Up On Unbelievable Story of Bray Wyatt Helping a Woman at Walmart

  02-02-2018 20:54
  Sports Illustrated, along with several other mainstream media outlets, have picked up on a truly unbelievable story of WWE star Bray Wyatt assisting a woman at Wal-Mart.
  The story notes a woman was recently in Wal-mart looking to purchase some action figures designed by WWE artist Rob Schamberger. When the woman asked a stranger who happened to be in her aisle for assistance, the stranger turned out to be none other than The Eater of Worlds himself, Bray Wyatt.
  According to Schamberger’s T
  
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• WWE Reportedly Deletes Footage of The Undertaker Revealing How He Deals with In-Ring Pain

  02-02-2018 20:44
  As seen following the WWE Royal Rumble PPV this week, WWE Network premiered a new “WWE 24” special offering a behind-the-scenes look at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando.
  According to WWE Network News, WWE made the call to scrap footage of The Undertaker receiving pain relief injections ahead of his match against Roman Reigns.
  Read Also: More Details On The Brothers Of Destruction Reuniting for Upcoming Appearance
  The Dead Man is heard in the brief clip explaining that he goes to such measu
  
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• Chuck Taylor Calls Young Bucks’ As ‘Lip Kiss Friends’ ‘Borderline Illegal’; Talks Barreta Friendship, More

  02-02-2018 20:20 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released an interview with Ring of Honor star Chuck Taylor.
  Chuck Taylor and his Best Friends’ tag team partner Trent Barreta will take on The Young Bucks on February 9th in Concord, NC as part of ROH’s Honor Reigns Supreme event.
  You can find some transcribed highlights below. (If you use our transcription please credit WrestleZone and use the embeddable audio player)
  Related: Trent Barreta Confirms Recent Arguments w/ Chuck Taylor, Questions Young B
  
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• Backstage Update on the Future of WWE 205 Live House Show Events, When Will The Dusty Rhodes Classic Begin?

  02-02-2018 20:15
  As noted, NXT announced the return of the Dusty Rhodes classic for the brand, and the first team announced as tournament participants will be the new tag team of Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler, the “Forgotten Sons”.
  The tournament will officially kickoff at tonight’s NXT TV tapings in Atlanta, and PWInsider.com speculates the tournament will culminate at the Takeover special taking place over WrestleMania 34 weekend.
  Read Also: Night One of NXT Atlanta TV Taping Ends With Huge C
  
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• Sasha Banks & Vickie Guerrero Discuss Eddie Guerrero, Ric Flair Offers Super Bowl Pick, Nakamura Network Pick (Videos)

  02-02-2018 19:58
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Prior to the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match, The Boss and Vickie Guerrero reflect on the enormous influence of the late WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero.
  2018 Royal Rumble Match winner Shinsuke Nakamura selects the 30th anniversary of Royal Rumble as his WWE Network Pick of the Week.
  
  Ric Flair Offers His Super Bowl Pick
  WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair made an appearance at this week’s Super Bowl festivities in Minneapolis, and
  
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• Ring Of Honor Officially Confirms Cody Rhodes vs Kenny Omega At Supercard Of Honor XII

  02-02-2018 19:25 via mandatory.com
  Moments after it was announced in this week’s ‘Being The Elite’, Ring Of Honor officially confirmed Cody Rhodes versus Kenny Omega would take place in the following release:Bullet Club has undeniably become the most influential pro wrestling faction in decades. For over a year, the pop culture juggernaut found stability and conquered with Kenny Omega’s leadership in Japan and with Cody captaining the ship in North America. But recently, rising tension spilled over into a
  
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• Breaking News: Cody Rhodes vs Kenny Omega Announced for ROH Supercard of Honor

  02-02-2018 19:23
  Ring of Honor has just Tweeted the following, officially announcing Cody Rhodes vs Kenny Omega will take place at ROH Supercard of Honor on April 7th in New Orleans.
  The match was teased on the latest edition of Being the Elite, which you can watch above, and in the video, ROH announcers, Colt Cabana and Ian Riccaboni tease a “Civil War” between the Bullet Club members is on the horizon.
  The match has since been made official and will take place just one night before WrestleMania 34
  
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• Kota Ibushi On A ‘Completely New Start’ For Golden Lovers, Spending Time Away From Kenny Omega, Remaining A Singles Wrestler

  02-02-2018 19:20 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org
  Kota Ibushi recently spoke with Tokyo Sports about his reunion with Kenny Omega; you can read a few highlights (translated by Chris Charlton) below:
  Kota Ibushi on why he helped Kenny Omega:Because he’s my friendIs Ibushi now in Bullet Club?I haven’t belonged (to a faction) up until now, and I won’t in the future.Ibushi comments on reforming the ‘Golden Lovers’ team with Omega:It ended once. So, this isn’t us picking up wh
  
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• The Dudley Boyz Discuss Hall of Fame Induction, WWE Stars Offer Super Bowl Picks (Videos), New Network Collection

  02-02-2018 19:19
  WWE has released the above video.
  SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan, Rusev in a dog mask and more WWE Superstars offer their predictions for the epic showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots.
  New WWE Network Collection
  Alexa Bliss has Tweeted the following, announcing her new WWE Network Collection will premiere this Monday:You’ve waited long enough! The most Blissful #WWENetworkCollection ever drops This Monday only on @WWENetwork. It is EXHAUSTING being
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Makes His WWE Network Pick Of The Week (Video), WWE Flashback Friday Preview

  02-02-2018 19:07 via mandatory.com
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  Flashback Friday
  WWE.com posted the following preview for this week’s ‘Flashback Friday’ content on WWE Network:
  Step back in time, and relive some of the most exciting matches and moments during WWE Flashback Friday. Today, catch Football Stars in the Squared Circle, starting at 3 p.m. ET on the award-winning WWE Network.
  Football Stars in the Squared CircleAs fans of American football prepare for the sport’s championship game, W
  
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• Cody Rhodes vs Kenny Omega In Bullet Club ‘Civil War’ Set To Take Place At Supercard Of Honor XII

  02-02-2018 18:41 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  It’s happening! Cody Rhodes versus Kenny Omega is set to go down at Ring Of Honor’s Supercard Of Honor XII event in New Orleans.
  The match was announced in this week’s new episode of Being The Elite (seen below) that we posted moments ago; the match preview card can be seen at the end of the video.
  As of now, Ring Of Honor has not formally confirmed the match, but one would believe an announcement is coming shortly. ROH Supercard of Honor XII is s
  
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• Titus O’Neil Comments On Participating In The Black Panther Movie Challenge, Who Did The WWE Roster Predict To Win The Super Bowl?

  02-02-2018 18:17 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Black Panther Movie Challenge
  Titus O’Neil recently spoke with the Tampa Bay Times about his participation in the Black Panther Challenge, a fundraiser to help kids see the Marvel film Black Panther together:
  “I’m 40 years old and I’ve never seen a Marvel character that looked like me, as an African-American male. This will be the first time I’ve seen a superhero on screen that looks like me and I want kids to not only be able to
  
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• NXT Wraps TV Tapings Tonight, Backstage Bella Twins Rumble Video, Rollins & Kofi Game, More Impact Talent Departures

  02-02-2018 18:04
  Above is a new UpUpDownDown video.
  In a game to once and for all decide who the true Madden Champion of UpUpDownDown is, current champion KOFI KINGSTON will take on the three-time champ SETH ROLLINS this Saturday on UpUpDownDown!
  NXT Wraps TV Tapings Tonight
  NXT will be holding the second and final night of TV tapings tonight at Center Stage in Atlanta. We will have complete spoiler coverage of the tapings on the site beginning tonight at around 6:30pm EST. You can read our complete spoiler repo
  
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• Rumored WrestleMania 34 Line-Up; Women’s Title Situation, Rousey Plans, Main Events, Undertaker & More

  02-02-2018 18:03
  After Shinsuke Nakamura won this year’s WWE Royal Rumble PPV last Sunday night in Philadelphia, we now know that Nakamura vs AJ Styles for the WWE Title is confirmed for WrestleMania 34.
  On the Raw side of the title picture at WrestleMania, we have been reporting for months now that the Universal Title match is expected to be Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns, however, that has yet to be made official by WWE. This month’s WWE Elimination Chamber PPV will feature an Elimination Chamber mat
  
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• Scott D’Amore On Gaining the Trust of Impact Fans, Who Is “The Machine” in Impact Wrestling?, AAA On Twitch

  02-02-2018 17:49
  According to PWInsider.com, the recent Impact Wrestling vignettes for “The Machine” are for former Lucha Underground star and recent Impact signee Brian Cage.
  Scott D’Amore On Gaining the Trust of Impact Fans
  During a recent interview with The UK Mirror, Impact Wrestling Executive Scott D’Amore had the following to say on what Impact needs to accomplish in the coming months:
  “We need to gain the trust of wrestling fans all over the world, of wrestlers, of other prom
  
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• It’s ‘Complicated’ In The Latest Being The Elite (Video), USA Network Now Allowing F-Bombs On TV

  02-02-2018 17:40 via mandatory.com
  Get The F Out
  Several outlets including BuzzFeed and Slash Film have noted increased amounts of swearing, including dropping ‘f-bombs’ are now being allowed on USA Network and Syfy.
  According to the reports, cable networks aren’t necessary required to stick to the guidelines issued by the Federal Communications Commission, but did so due to wanting to please advertisers. Now, it is being said USA and Syfy (both owned by NBC Universal) are working with a stance that more e
  
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• Jerry Lawler Reveals He Got Called Out By a WWE Star Backstage at Royal Rumble

  02-02-2018 17:18
  On the latest edition of “Dinner with the King”, host and WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler told a backstage story from the WWE Royal Rumble PPV last weekend, and revealed Mark Henry confronted him when he arrived to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. You can listen to the entire show clip above, and below is a quote from Lawler:
  “The first person I saw [at the Royal Rumble arena]was Mark Henry. And all of a sudden Mark Henry has got this real serious look on his face an
  
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• Seth Rollins Calls Injury Report ‘Fake News’, Which WWE Superstars Have Lifted Big Show? (Video)

  02-02-2018 17:12 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images
  Fake News
  Seth Rollins posted the following response on Twitter denying he is dealing with a back injury, which conflicts with recent reports about his health:Guys, my back is fine. Has been fine. #fakenews
  — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) February 2, 2018It was recently noted in The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Rollins was reportedly dealing with a back injury while discussing the severity of Jason Jordan’s neck injury.
  Seth Rollins On Bringing B
  
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• Bray Wyatt Helps Stranger Find His Action Figure At Walmart (Photo), Christopher Daniels vs Cesaro In ROH Throwback (Full Match)

  02-02-2018 17:00 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)
  Follow The Walmart
  Wrestling artist Rob Schamberger recently shared the following story about his mother-in-law getting an assist from none other than Bray Wyatt while shopping for action figures at a local Walmart.
  Schamberger’s art is now featured in the dioramas for the new WWE Elite action figures from Mattel, and his mother-in-law was out looking to purchase them. When she needed help she asked a random man for help, and asked if he knew anything a
  
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• Seth Rollins Denies Injury Report, When Roderick Strong Will Get UK Title Shot, McIntyre Comments On HOF Induction

  02-02-2018 16:54
  WWE NXT star Roderick Strong is the new #1 contender to the WWE UK Title, and the match between him and current Champion Pete Dunne was taped last night in Atlanta. The bout will air on the Valentine’s Day edition of WWE NXT on February 14th.
  Seth Rollins Denies Injury Report
  As noted earlier this week, via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Seth Rollins is reportedly working through some type of minor back injury, however Rollins denied the claim in the following Tweet:Guys, my back is fi
  
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• Jerry Lawler Says Mark Henry Confronted Him Over Apparent ‘Beef’ With Peter Rosenberg

  02-02-2018 16:45 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images
  On the latest episode of ‘Dinner With The King‘, Jerry Lawler confirmed Mark Henry confronted him backstage at the Royal Rumble over an apparent issue with Peter Rosenberg.
  Lawler recently said on his podcast (transcription credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com) that Henry had approached him the day of the Royal Rumble, and said the following about getting ‘called to the carpet’ by The World’s Strongest Man:When I f
  
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• Impact Title Undergoes Name Change After Austin Aries Win, EC3 vs McIntyre, Christian Cage & Abyss Flashback Videos

  02-02-2018 16:36
  Impact Wrestling has released the above and below videos.
  Be sure to download and subscribe to Global Wrestling Network today and relive our amazing history! GWN is available on iOS, Android and at GlobalWrestlingNetwork.Com today. Remember when EC3 and Drew Galloway went one on one?
  Pluto TV is streaming right now. IMPACT Wrestling Channel 204 is the ultimate destination for 24/7 streaming of past IMPACT content and moments that we will remember forever. Also, it is free!
  
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• Rey Mysterio On the Backstage Royal Rumble Atmosphere, If He Expected the Fan Reaction to His Surprise Entrance

  02-02-2018 16:25
  Rey Mysterio recently spoke with Total Wrestling Magazine following his entrance into WWE’s Royal Rumble match this past weekend. The following interview highlights have been provided exclusively to ProWrestling.com.
  On entering the Rumble match:
  “It was an incredible night. Being backstage with a lot of wrestling teammates that I have not seen for years and a lot of new faces as well but there was nothing but respect, love and admiration for both the new faces and the old faces.&rdq
  
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• WWE Officially Announces WrestleMania Book, WWE Stars Who Have Lifted Big Show, SSlam Travel Packages (Videos)

  02-02-2018 16:17
  WWE has released the above and below videos
  From Goldberg to Brock Lesnar, these WWE Superstars have done the unthinkable and lifted Big Show.
  Take part in the ultimate WWE fan experience with an official SummerSlam 2018 Travel Package, available right now at SummerSlamTravel.com.
  
  WWE Officially Announces WrestleMania Book
  WWE has issued 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&n
  
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• Tyson Kidd Says He Has No Animosity Towards Samoa Joe Over Injury, Impact’s KM Featured In New Super Bowl Commercial (Video)

  02-02-2018 16:01 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)
  Tyson Kidd
  Tyson Kidd had the following exchange with a fan about being injured by Samoa Joe, which led to his in-ring career coming to an end.
  Kidd’s story about his recovery from the injury and his new role as a backstage agent with WWE:Come on now
  — Ryan H. (@ryanh2489) February 2, 2018
  I have zero animosity with Samoa Joe. I found him my first day back at WWE after my injury and we had a very good heart to heart. I wish him nothing but the best h
  
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• JBL On Lack Of True Wrestling Heels Today, His Thoughts On Eric Bischoff and How He Got Into Finance

  02-02-2018 15:59
  WWE legend, JBL was a recent guest on the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast alongside Eric Bischoff and Bruce Prichard and he discussed a variety of topics. Below are some highlights from JBL’s portion of the interview.
  Lack Of True Heels Today
  “One time I saw a guy in a JBL shirt and I called Vince right away and said why are you selling my shirts, they took it off the shelf right away. The last thing you want is someone to be wearing your merchandise when the guy next to you is booing
  
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• 5 Star Wrestling Results For 2/1: RVD vs John Morrison, Rey Mysterio & Jack Swagger In Action

  02-02-2018 15:54 via mandatory.com
  5 Star Wrestling issued the following release, including results from last night’s live event at Liverpool Echo Arena:
  5 STAR WRESTLING LIVE ON FREESPORTSLIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA: Thursday February 1 2018
  FULL RESULTS:Arena matches
  ‘Darewolf’ PJ Black pinned ‘Tango’ Timm Wylie
  Jack Jester pinned ‘The Primate’ Jason Prime
  Live TV matches
  Mark Haskins beat Joey Axl, BT Gunn, ‘The Professional’ Nathan Cruz and Flash Morgan Webster in a 5 Star Submi
  
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• WWE Returns To Action This Evening, Zack Ryder Searching For Toy Prototype, Rampage RKO (Video)

  02-02-2018 15:48
  The WWE machine is back in full force this evening with the WWE Raw brand back in action, whilst the SmackDown Live and NXT brands also prepare for tours this weekend.
  The red brand is in action tonight with a show in Salina, KS, and are then in Lincoln, NE on Saturday and have a matinee show on Sunday in Omaha, NE, due to Super Bowl Sunday. The crew will then head to Des Moines, IA for the next installment of WWE Raw as the build towards the WWE Elimination Chamber continues.
  As for WWE SmackDo
  
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• WWE & Drew McIntyre Comment On ICW HOF Induction, Impact Hypes ‘The Machine’ Brian Cage’s Arrival (Video)

  02-02-2018 15:44 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
  ICW HOF
  Drew McInytre posted the following comments after it was announced that he will be inducted in the ICW Hall Of Fame next week:I’ve won many across the world & had many big moments, but this honor is truly special to me. When I was released, I told the @BBC that this little company would take over the world. We grew, and together we broke the independent wrestling attendance record. I’m coming home #HOF https://t.co/Mo0bP3V
  
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• Austin Aries Comments On Impact Title Win, Issues First Decree As Champion

  02-02-2018 15:29 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)
  Austin Aries posted the following comments on Twitter after he returned to Impact Wrestling and won their World Heavyweight Championship, saying he’s removing the weight class attached to the title:I may not win many popularity contests, but now I don’t need to to win championships. Times are changing, and I’m leading the charge.#ProWrestling #ProWrestler #TheTruth #TGMTEL #TheBeltCollector@IMPACTWRESTLING@IPWUK@DEFIANTwres@WSWWrestlingAUS
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• X-Pac Breaks Down NXT Takeover: Philadelphia Main Event, Thoughts On Gargano & XFL Returning

  02-02-2018 15:22
  During his latest podcast, X-Pac12360, WWE legend, X-Pac broke down the WWE NXT Takeover: Philadelphia main event and gave his thoughts on Johnny Gargano as a true babyface. Below are some highlights from the podcast with a h/t to PWInsiderXTRA.com. 
  NXT Takeover Main Event/Gargano Thoughts
  “It was heartbreaking when he (Johnny Gargano) didn’t win. It was. It sucked but it was so good. And Hunter (Triple H) told me, I hit him up afterward and he was like,”Yeah Gargano is t
  
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• Bayley On Being On WWE Main Event, New E&C Podcast, Total Bellas Season 3 Trailer (Video)

  02-02-2018 15:05
  WWE Superstar, Bayley was involved in a match on WWE Main Event this week against Absolutions Sonya Deville and she has commented on some negative feedback about being part of the show.
  WWE Main Event is traditionally used for wrestlers not getting much TV time on WWE Raw, and it was quite a surprise to see Bayley on the show, but the Four Horsewoman isn’t seeing it as a negative, especially considering the result of her match.Guys…let’s get this straight…it’s a G
  
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• Tyson Kidd Says He Has No Animosity Towards Samoa Joe, Cedric Alexander Tweets Nia, More Rusev Day Merch

  02-02-2018 14:41
  Former WWE Superstar, Tyson Kidd has today publicly aired his feelings towards Samoa Joe on Twitter, informing everyone that he has no animosity against him.
  Joe delivered a Muscle Buster to Kidd during a dark match on WWE Raw in 2015 that resulted in a very serious neck injury to Tyson Kidd, forcing his retirement from in-ring competition. Kidd would go on to tweet that only 5% of people actually survive such an injury and wound up with 16 staples, four screws and a rod in his neck.
  After a fan
  
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• 5 Star Wrestling Results (2/1/18): New Champion Crowned, Rey Mysterio, RVD & John Morrison In Action

  02-02-2018 14:20
  5 Star Wrestling2.1.18Liverpool, EnglandResults Courtesy of Hashtag Wrestling 
  (1) PJ Black def. Brian Cage
  (2) Jack Jester def. Primate
  5 Star Tap or Snap Championship Five-Way Elimination Match
  (3) Mark Haskins def. Joey Axl, “Flash” Morgan Webster, BT Gunn & Nathan Cruz to become champion.
  (4) Rampage Brown def. Moose
  5 Star Tag Team Championship Tournament Semi-Final
  (5) Adam Maxted & Charlie Sterling def. Carlito & Chris Masters to advance
  (6) Jake Hager de
  
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• New Japan’s 3/25 United States Return Sells Out in Less Than 20 Minutes

  02-02-2018 06:08
  New Japan will be returning to Long Beach, CA on March 25th for their second major solo endeavor in the United States, Strong Style Evolved. Tickets went on sale Monday with no matches announced, no advertised names outside the obvious headliners, and a lot of speculation that the proximity to WrestleMania 34 would mean even the hardcore fans wouldn’t want to travel all the way to the west coast.
  The show sold out in less than 20 minutes.
  When tickets were put on sale for New Japan’s
  
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• Tonight’s NXT Atlanta TV Taping Ends With Huge Cliffhanger *Spoilers*

  02-02-2018 05:50
  Tonight, NXT held night one of two nights worth of TV tapings at Center Stage in Atlanta.
  Night one of the NXT Atlanta tapings ended with Johnny Gargano hitting the ring and calling out Tommaso Ciampa for attacking him at the conclusion of NXT Takeover Philadelphia. Instead of Ciampa answering Gargano’s callout, Johnny Wrestling was greeted by NXT Champion Andrade “Cien” Almas. Almas and Zelina Vega cut a promo on Gargano, which ended up with Candice LeRae attacking Vega. The C
  
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• NXT Atlanta TV Taping Ends With Huge Cliffhanger *Spoilers*

  02-02-2018 05:50
  Tonight, NXT held night one of two nights worth of TV tapings at Center Stage in Atlanta.
  Night one of the NXT Atlanta tapings ended with Johnny Gargano hitting the ring and calling out Tommaso Ciampa for attacking him at the conclusion of NXT Takeover Philadelphia. Instead of Ciampa answering Gargano’s callout, Johnny Wrestling was greeted by NXT Champion Andrade “Cien” Almas.
  NXT GM William Regal then made a singles match main event, featuring Gargano vs Almas, with the loser
  
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• Jim Cornette On How He Would Book Ronda Rousey in WWE, Lana Attempts Guinness Record, WWE Quarterly Dividend

  02-02-2018 05:35
  Jim Cornette On How He Would Book Ronda Rousey in WWE
  Above a clip from the latest edition of “The Jim Cornette Experience”, featuring host Jim Cornette discussing how he would book Ronda Rousey in WWE.
  Listen to the Jim Cornette Experience each Thursday and Jim Cornette’s Drive Thru each Monday on iTunes, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, and everywhere else podcasts are available!
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• Non-Spoiler Match Listing for the Next Three Weeks of WWE NXT Television

  02-02-2018 05:00
  WWE taped three week’s of NXT television at Center Stage in Atlanta this Thursday night which will begin to rollout next Wednesday on the WWE Network. Below is a non-spoiler match listing for all three shows, and if you want all the spoiler-tastic goods you can check out our complete coverage of the taping event at this link.
  In the case of a “???” appearing in place of a wrestler’s name, there were multiple bouts featuring NXT Superstars taking on local enhancement talen
  
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• Austin Aries Returns to Impact Wrestling & Captures World Title (Photos & Video)

  02-02-2018 04:20
  In a “surprise” moment to end this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, Austin Aries made his return to the company and defeated Eli Drake to become the new Impact World Heavyweight Champion.
  Of course if you’ve been following along with any news even remotely having to do with Impact you’ve probably heard about this by now, since the company’s own social media accounts spoiled the return AND title change when it occurred at January’s television tapings.
  
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• Breaking News: Dusty Rhodes Classic Returning to NXT, New Tag Team Announced As First Entrants

  02-02-2018 03:46
  During tonight’s WWE NXT TV tapings taking place at Center Stage in Atlanta, it was announced that the Dusty Rhodes Classic will once again return in 2018, although it was not announced when the tournament will commence.
  Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake, now known in NXT as The Forgotten Sons, were announced as the first tag team in this year’s tournament.
  The Dusty Rhodes Classic, which is a 16 team single elimination style tag team tournament, originated in 2015 and was won by Samoa J
  
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