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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Holds Steady As the Road to Fastlane Begins

  07-02-2018 23:30
  This week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live continued the road to WrestleMania 34, and officially kicked off the road to WWE Fastlane next month. The show featured Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn in the main event, which lead to the announcement that AJ Styles will defend the WWE Title in a Triple Threat match against Owens and Zayn at Fastlane.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, WWE Smackdown viewership this week averaged 2.505 million viewers, down slightly from last week’s 2.509 million viewersh
  
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• WWE Hypes The Triple Threat Main Event At WWE Fastlane, “American Ninja Warrior” Kacy Catanzaro On Joining The WWE PC (Video)

  07-02-2018 23:15 via mandatory.com
  WWE Fastlane
  WWE.com posted the following preview for AJ Styles versus Kevin Owens versus Sami Zayn at the WWE Fastlane pay-per-view after it was announced last night on Smackdown:
  The “Yep!” Movement is getting another opportunity at the WWE Championship, though not in the way you might be expecting.
  Amid rising tensions between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, coupled with continued animosity between both Superstars and WWE Champion AJ Styles, SmackDown LIVE General
  
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• WWE Hypes The Triple Threat Main Event At WWE Fastlane, “American Ninja Warrior” Kacy Catanzaro Comments On Joining The WWE Performance Center (Video)

  07-02-2018 23:15 via mandatory.com
  WWE Fastlane
  WWE.com posted the following preview for AJ Styles versus Kevin Owens versus Sami Zayn at the WWE Fastlane pay-per-view after it was announced last night on Smackdown:
  The “Yep!” Movement is getting another opportunity at the WWE Championship, though not in the way you might be expecting.
  Amid rising tensions between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, coupled with continued animosity between both Superstars and WWE Champion AJ Styles, SmackDown LIVE General
  
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• PW Live: Smackdown Review, Why 205 Live Suddenly Matters, Corey Graves & Booker T Drama, More

  07-02-2018 22:30
  Mike Killam returns for another edition of PW LIve exclusive on our official  Facebook page, running down last night’s WWE Smackdown Live, talking about all the changes to the 205 Live brand, and the recent drama between Corey Graves and Booker T. Check it out below and follow the link above to give us a follow on Facebook and stay up-to-the-minute with wrestling news and all our latest shows.The post PW Live: Smackdown Review, Why 205 Live Suddenly Matters, Corey Graves & Booker
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday. NJPW New Beginning Tour Continues. Okada In Action In Australia. More.

  07-02-2018 22:19 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone & New Japan Pro Wrestling
  Every Wednesday, WrestleZone brings you all of the headlines from across the Pacific. This is New Japan Pro Wednesday…
  Two Huge Tag Matches Added To Australia Tour
  New Japan Pro Wrestling will be spending the middle of February touring Australia. The New Japan Fallout Down Under Tour is scheduled to take place from 2/16-2/19. Two tag matches have been announced for the tour.
  In Adelaide, the IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuch
  
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• Win A Chance For John Cena To Come Crash Your High School Dance (Video); Cena Announces New Book

  07-02-2018 22:17 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Tyler Essary/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
  John Cena recently appeared on TODAY and now the show is running a contest where you can enter to win a chance to have Cena crash your high school dance.
  TODAY hosts Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb and Cena made the announcement while promoting his new film Cock Blockers, which is based around how parents and teens react to their proms. Cena thought the contest was a good way to marry the two projects; full details on how to submit a video can be found he
  
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• Ted DiBiase Jr Says Cody Rhodes Will Be A World Champ In WWE; Talks His Million Dollar Title Run, More

  07-02-2018 22:11 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released an exclusive interview with former WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr.
  Ted’s interview is in conjunction with the on-line release of the documentary about his WWE Hall of Fame father “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase.
  You can find some transcribed highlights from Ted’s interview below. (If you use our transcription elsewhere please credit WrestleZone and include the embedded player at the top of this post)
  Related: ‘The Million Doll
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership, Roderick Strong Is Still Determined To Have His Wrestlemania Moment (Video)

  07-02-2018 22:10 via mandatory.com
  WWE Smackdown
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown brought in 2.505 million viewers, which is down slightly from 2.509 million viewers last week.
  This week’s episode was the tenth most watched show on the night in overall viewership (back up from 21st last week), and it was the third ranked show in the 18-49 demographic, also up from ninth last week.
  205 Live
  The following video features Roderick Strong commenting on getting his Wrestlemania moment, and
  
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• More Backstage Details On Booker T – Corey Graves Drama, John Cena Reveals Contest to Crash High School Dance

  07-02-2018 21:51
  As we noted yesterday, Dave Meltzer confirmed on Wrestling Observer Radio that the recent Booker T and Corey Graves drama, which began when Booker blamed Graves for costing him his job on the Raw announced team, then called Graves out to a fight, is, in fact, a work.
  Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso offered more backstage details on the situation and noted Booker T’s comments on his podcast were done in order to put some heat on the heel Corey Graves and to direct some attention
  
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• Shelton Benjamin Says Budget Jeopardized His ‘Reputation, Freedom & Life’; Finds Loaded Gun In Rental

  07-02-2018 21:43 via mandatory.com
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  Shelton Benjamin has shared the following on Twitter:Thank you @Budget (LIT) for your great service of putting my reputation, freedom and quite possibly my life in jeopardy I’ve unknowingly been driving your car around the last 4 days with a F’N LOADED GUN in the Glove compartment!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 pic.twitter.com/NZj7GmtA8V
  — Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) February 7, 2018Wow, that is insanity. I hope
  
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• Sting Explains Why He Decided to Retire at the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame

  07-02-2018 21:41
  WWE Hall of Famer Sting recently conducted a Q&A at the Arizona Comic Con, and Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard has released highlight quotes from Sting at the event.
  When asked why he decided to announce his pro wrestling retirement at the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, Sting had the following to say:
  “I didn’t know if I was going to make any kind of announcement until I did it at the Hall of Fame,” said Sting. “I was wavering, I was kind
  
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• Shelton Benjamin Discovers Loaded Gun In Rental Car (Photo), New WWE Network Content, Goldberg – Y2J Clip (Videos)

  07-02-2018 21:36
  WWE has released the above video.
  Catch WWE Elimination Chamber, Fastlane and new episodes of WWE Ride Along, Photo Shoot!, NXT, 205 Live and more, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.
  Read Also: Kurt Angle Announces Women’s Elimination Chamber Names, New PPV Match With WrestleMania Ramifications
  Shelton Benjamin Discovers Loaded Gun In Rental Car
  WWE Smackdown star Shelton Benjamin Tweeted the following, noting he discovered a loaded gun in his Budget rental car:Thank you @B
  
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• Sting Reveals When He Decided To Retire, What ‘Dream Match’ He Never Had, His Toughest Opponents, More

  07-02-2018 21:22 via mandatory.com
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  Justin Barrasso has just released his latest Week In Wrestling feature on SI.com.
  As part of this week’s feature he included the following transcribed highlights from Sting’s recent Q&A at the Arizona Comic Con.
  Related: Latest On Matt Hardy’s Control Of ‘Broken Universe’; Why Anthem Ultimately Resolved The Issue, Will Matt Be ‘Broken’ In WWE?, More
  On why he announced his retirement at the 2016 WWE H
  
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• Latest On Matt Hardy’s Control Of ‘Broken Universe’; Why Anthem Ultimately Resolved The Issue, Will Matt Be ‘Broken’ In WWE?, More

  07-02-2018 21:06 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Reby Hardy
  Justin Barrasso has just released his latest Week In Wrestling feature on SI.com.
  This week Barrasso starts off by taking an in-depth look at what he knows about Matt Hardy recently taking full control of the trademarks to the “Broken Universe”.
  You can read the full report HERE. We have included some highlights below.
  Related: Matt Hardy Now Officially Owns Several Broken Universe TrademarksHardy officially owns all of the “Broken Universe&rd
  
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: Undisputed Era Battles SAnitY In 2 Matches, Gargano Live, More

  07-02-2018 20:28 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: SiriusXM Studios on May 15, 2014 in New York City.
  We encourage you to begin your discussion about tonight’s NXT in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:Can The Undisputed ERA stave off SAnitY?
  Will The Beast of Belfast feast on Adam Cole, Bay-Bay!?
  Johnny Gargano will be live tonight on NXTNXT begins at 8/7 pm CST on the WWE Network.
  B
  
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• AXS TV To Live Stream NJPW’s USA Return w/ ‘Strong Style Evolved’

  07-02-2018 19:57 via mandatory.com
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  AXS TV has released the following:NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING’S BIGGEST STARS RETURN TO AMERICA ON AXS TV’S EXCLUSIVE LIVE BROADCAST OF ‘STRONG STYLE EVOLVED’ ON SUNDAY, MARCH 25 AT 8pE/5pP
  The Sold-Out Show Will Feature Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tetsuya Naito & More from Long Beach, California
  ‘STRONG STYLE EVOLVED’ Marks NJPW’s Second U.S. Event as Japan’s Biggest Wrestling Organization Continues t
  
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• 205 Live Reportedly Undergoes Major Creative Change; Latest On Direction Of Show, Who Is In Charge?, More 205 Live Events?, NXT Call-Ups?, More

  07-02-2018 19:49 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com has a new report out with a variety of updates regarding WWE’s 205 Live brand.
  Most notably they report that Vince McMahon has stepped aside as the creative force behind 205 Live and the show is now being overseen by Triple H.
  You can find some more highlights from their report below. You can find their full report HERE.
  Related: WWE Performance Center Try-Outs Begin Today; Latest List Of AttendeesVince McMahon stepped aside
  
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• American Ninja Warrior Star Talks Joining WWE PC, Smackdown Top 10 (Videos), More Details On New John Cena Book

  07-02-2018 19:26
  WWE has released the above and below videos, the first featuring “American Ninja Warrior” star Kacy Catanzaro talks about joining the ranks of the WWE Performance Center.
  During the video, Catanzaro says she knew immediately when she arrived at the Performance Center that working in WWE is what she wants to do. Catanzaro added she has received a lot of very different reactions from people since she has arrived in Orlando, due to how excited she is, as they can tell working in the rin
  
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• NJPW’s “Strong Style Evolved” United States Return To Air Live On AXS TV

  07-02-2018 19:16
  AXS TV has issued the following press release:
  NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING’S BIGGEST STARS RETURN TO AMERICA ON AXS TV’S EXCLUSIVE LIVE BROADCAST OF ‘STRONG STYLE EVOLVED’ ON SUNDAY, MARCH 25 AT 8pE/5pP
  The Sold-Out Show Will Feature Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tetsuya Naito & More from Long Beach, California
  ‘STRONG STYLE EVOLVED’ Marks NJPW’s Second U.S. Event as Japan’s Biggest Wrestling Organization Continues to E
  
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• Major Backstage Creative Changes Made to WWE 205 Live as Vince McMahon Hands Over Show Control

  07-02-2018 19:03
  As seen on WWE 205 Live in recent weeks, the show has introduced a new General Manager in Drake Maverick, fka Rockstar Spud, and has launched the Cruiserweight Title tournament following the release of Enzo Amore.
  According to PWInsider.com, the reason why WWE 205 Live feels more akin to the Cruiserweight Classic in recent weeks is that Vince McMahon has completely stepped aside as a creative force behind the brand.
  The show is now being run by Triple H, and The Game has made the decision to int
  
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• Booker T Set To Take Fan Questions LIVE Tomorrow On WZ’s FB Page @ 7:30 PM CST; Nothing Is Off Limits!

  07-02-2018 18:48 via mandatory.com
  Booker T's LIVE ROW Seminar 2.1.18
  Live Booker T Reality of Wrestling Seminar including Q&A plus in-ring action and insight.Catch the next ROW Seminar LIVE on WZ's FB next Thursday at 7:30 pm CST!
  Posted by WrestleZone.com on Thursday, February 1, 2018WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be presenting his latest Reality of Wrestling Seminar LIVE tomorrow night via WrestleZone’s Facebook page at 7:30 pm CST.
  Booker will be starting this week’s ROW Seminar by taking questions from fans
  
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• Confirmed Names For Today’s WWE PC Tryouts, Rey Mysterio On Rumble Return, Triple H vs Edge In Japan (Videos)

  07-02-2018 18:41
  WWE has released the above video.
  The Ultimate Opportunist looks to dethrone The Game at the first-ever Raw in Tokyo, Japan: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Confirmed Names For Today’s WWE PC Tryouts
  WWE will be kicking off another tryout today at the Performance Center in Orlando, and as we noted last week the following names have been confirmed as tryout participants:Austin Theory
  Evan Cloyd, AKA Jarek 1:20
  Nickolaus Barnes – An independent wrestler from Arizona and Utah
  
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• Popular Female Indie Wrestler At WWE PC Try-Out; Triple H Defends World Title Against Edge: RAW Japan ’05

  07-02-2018 18:35 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Popular Female Indie Wrestler At WWE PC Try-Out
  Squared Circle Sirens is reporting that popular independent pro wrestling Maria Manic is currently taking part in the WWE Performance Center try-out.
  Here is an excerpt from their report:
  We can confirm that one of the female names at the WWE tryouts that are taking place this week in Orlando, Florida at the WWE Performance Center in east coast based independent wrestler Maria Manic.
  Manic, 20, who was one of our o
  
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• More On The Dudleys Hall of Fame Inductors, Kurt Angle Recalls Slamming Mae Young, Raw Fatal Four Way Promo

  07-02-2018 18:15
  Below is a promo video for the “second chance” Fatal Four Way match taking place on WWE Raw next week. The winner of the match will earn the final spot in the WWE Elimination Chamber match later this month:Who will make the most of their SECOND CHANCE when @FinnBalor @MATTHARDYBRAND @WWEBrayWyatt and @ApolloCrews collide for an opportunity to enter the #EliminationChamber! #SDLive #RAW #WWEChamber pic.twitter.com/5Pd2MWVHMN
  — WWE (@WWE) February 7, 2018Kurt Angle Recalls Slammi
  
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• Chaos v Bullet Club To Headline NJPW Melbourne, Was Alexa Right About Angle Valuing Men Over Women?

  07-02-2018 18:02 via mandatory.com
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  Chaos v Bullet Club To Headline NJPW Melbourne Event
  NJPW has released the following via their Australian Twitter account announcing Chaos will take on Bullet Club in their Melbourne main event:Melbourne! Your Main Event! #njpwaus https://t.co/X5R0bhk62O pic.twitter.com/uQyCW0Jsc9
  — NJPWAUS (@njpwaus) February 7, 2018Related: Ring Of Honor Officially Confirms Cody Rhodes vs Kenny Omega At Supercard Of Honor XII
  Was Alexa Right About Angle Valuing Men Over W
  
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• Chaos v Bullet Club To Headline NJPW Melbourne Event, Was Alexa Right About Angle Valuing Men Over Women?

  07-02-2018 18:02 via mandatory.com
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  Chaos v Bullet Club To Headline NJPW Melbourne Event
  NJPW has released the following via their Australian Twitter account announcing Chaos will take on Bullet Club in their Melbourne main event:Melbourne! Your Main Event! #njpwaus https://t.co/X5R0bhk62O pic.twitter.com/uQyCW0Jsc9
  — NJPWAUS (@njpwaus) February 7, 2018Related: Ring Of Honor Officially Confirms Cody Rhodes vs Kenny Omega At Supercard Of Honor XII
  Was Alexa Right About Angle Valuing Men Over W
  
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• Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Possibly Playing a Big Role At WrestleMania 34

  07-02-2018 17:50
  Since 2014 at WrestleMania 30, WWE has featured the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal match on the biggest stage of them all. The inaugural bout was won by Cesaro, and subsequent winners have included Big Show, Baron Corbin and Mojo Rawley.
  While the bout has little meaning on the winner’s future in WWE, as Mojo Rawley has been largely unused since winning last year, and Baron Corbin has seen his push halted, things might be different in 2018.
  With the new “Andre the Giant”
  
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• WWE Performance Center Try-Outs Begin Today; Latest List Of Attendees

  07-02-2018 17:49 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  DevelopmentalCentral.com has compiled the following list of names that have been confirmed for the WWE Performance Center try-outs which began today:Evan Markopoulos
  Jaxon Stone
  Juan Adams
  Todd Clever
  Jarek
  Dominic Boulanger
  Austin TheoryYou can click on any of the listed names above to learn more info about them.
  Related: War Machine Officially Joins WWE Performance Center
  The post WWE Performance Center Try-Outs Begin Today; Latest List Of Attendees appea
  
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• Bubba On Who Should Induct The Dudleyz Into WWE HOF, Kalisto & Lince Celebrate King Of Flight’s Win

  07-02-2018 17:38 via mandatory.com
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  Bubba On Who Should Induct The Dudleyz Into WWE HOF
  Bubba Ray Dudley (aka Bully Ray) has shared the following on Twitter revealing who he thinks should induct The Dudley Boyz into the WWE Hall of Fame:If it was totally up to me, I would want something completely different.
  I would have every fan who was in the ECW Arena in Feb. ‘97 who saw me and Devon hit our first 3D induct us.
  Sounds crazy…but I think it would be cool AF. 🤓 https://t.co/TvvCgrvZ
  
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• Behind-the-Scenes Video of “House Hardy”, More News for Tonight’s WWE NXT, Zelina Vega Hypes NXT Live Event

  07-02-2018 17:14
  Zelina Vega has released the following video, hyping this Saturday’s WWE NXT live event in Orlando:Things are winding down here at Casa De Vega 🖤
  Silk robe ✔Fuzzy slippers ✔Camomile tea ✔Remind everyone not to miss the @WWENXT Champion @AndradeCienWWE and I *IN ACTION* this Saturday in Orlando for #NXTLive ✔✔✔✔✔
  Goodnight 🃏 pic.twitter.com/dEV9Uh9nI6
  — Zelina Vega (@Zelina_VegaWWE) February 7, 2018Behind-the-Scen
  
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• Natalya Reacts To Being Left Off SD Live Top 10 List, Production Company Seeking John Cena Superfans In LA

  07-02-2018 16:56 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 25: WWE Smackdown Womens Champion Natalya attends Build Series to discuss “Total Divas” at Build Studio on October 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Zak Photography/FilmMagic)
  Natalya Reacts To Being Left Off Smackdown Top 10 List
  WWE has released the following Smackdown Live Fallout video on-line:
  The third-generation Superstar reacts to the insult being left off the SmackDown LIVE Top 10 Superstars List.Related: Natalya On Wanting To Work
  
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• John Cena On If He Will Marry Nikki Bella: “I Am Determined Through Thick and Thin to Make it Work”

  07-02-2018 16:55
  WWE star John Cena appeared on the “Today” show this morning, and during the appearance, Cena spoke candidly about his relationship with Nikki Bella, and addressed the clip in the new Total Bellas trailer which reveals he and Nikki are contemplating calling off their wedding. You can watch the entire appearance below, and the following are some quotes from Cena.
  On the current state of his relationship with Nikki, and the Total Bellas clip teasing their breakup:
  “What a weird p
  
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• How Does Cody Feel About Goldust Using ‘Cross Rhodes’?, Who Is Rollins’ New Tag Partner On Live Events?

  07-02-2018 16:43 via mandatory.com
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  How Does Cody Feel About Goldust Using ‘Cross Rhodes’?
  Cody Rhodes has shared the following on Twitter commenting on his brother Goldust using his Cross Rhodes finisher last night during his Mixed Match Challenge match:Nailed it https://t.co/zJazRICtlX
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) February 7, 2018Related: Cody Rhodes Defends Vince McMahon Over Twitter
  Who Is Rollins’ New Tag Partner On Live Events?
  Finn Balor is now advertise
  
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• Tye Dillenger On ‘Mixed Reactions’ To SD Live Top 10 List, Watch Roderick Strong Battle Hideo Itami

  07-02-2018 16:30 via mandatory.com
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  Tye Dillenger On ‘Mixed Reactions’ To SD Live Top 10 List
  Tye Dillinger has shared the following on Twitter commenting on his 10th place ranking on Daniel Bryan’s first-ever Smackdown Top 10 List:A lot of mixed reactions regarding the #SDLiveTop10 …
  Keep in mind the purpose of the list and if you don’t know, rewatch @WWEDanielBryan Message. If I was any number higher, you’d all be upset.The fact I was voted on the list at all
  
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• The Rock’s New Movie Trailer Makes New York Times Best List, The Miz Is A Very Busy Man, WWE Star Calls Out NHL Team

  07-02-2018 16:28
  The New York Times has published a new article naming the best and worst movie trailers which premiered during the Super Bowl, and The Rock’s “Skyscraper” was named among the best trailers released.
  The Rock commented on the nod with the following Tweet:Cool.Thanks @nytimes for the #SKYSCRAPER nod being amongst The Best Super Bowl movie trailers. Lots of Die Hard meets Towering Inferno buzz. Very flattering comparisons – thank you.Buuut let’s talk about “that
  
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• Will Mandy Rose Continue To Be Goldust’s Leading Lady?, Champ v Champ Match Announced For ‘Road To WrestleMania’ WWE Live Event

  07-02-2018 16:19 via mandatory.com
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  Will Mandy Rose Continue To Be Goldust’s Leading Lady?
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  “RoseGold” struggle after having their dreams shattered by the husband-and-wife tandem of Jimmy Uso & Naomi. Don’t miss WWE Mixed Match Challenge, Tuesdays at 10 ET/7 PT, exclusively on Facebook Watch.Related: Brock Lesnar Stiffs Braun Strowman During Their Royal Rumble Title Match? (Video)
  Champ v Champ Match Annou
  
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• New TV Show Seeking John Cena Superfans, Off-Air Smackdown Notes, Top Talent Signed For EVOLVE ‘Mania Weekend

  07-02-2018 16:08
  After last night’s WWE TV tapings were over in Kansas City, Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles defeated Jinder Mahal and Baron Corbin in the dark match main event of the night.
  Prior to last night’s WWE TV tapings, Becky Lynch defeated Natalya in the first dark match of the night.
  New TV Show Seeking John Cena Superfans
  It appears as if a new TV show is in the works to find the world’s biggest John Cena fan, as SoCal Uncensored has Tweeted the following:A TV production company is
  
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• Randy Orton Getting Title Shot at WWE Fastlane?, ‘Jumanji’ Sequel Being Discussed, Strowman Gets New Moniker

  07-02-2018 15:55
  As seen on WWE Smackdown last night, Randy Orton hit The U.S. Champion Bobby Roode with an RKO following Roode’s Title defense against Rusev, which could be setting up The Viper vs The Glorious One at WWE Fastlane next month:#TheViper @RandyOrton is giving the gift of RKOs all around on this #RusevDay!#SDLive @REALBobbyRoode @WWEDramaKing @RusevBUL pic.twitter.com/qHcaIlKsiR
  — WWE (@WWE) February 7, 2018‘Jumanji’ Sequel Being Discussed
  According to Deadline.com, 
  
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• Tag Title Match, Gargano Speaks & More On WWE NXT Tonight, Mark Andrews On Cruiserweight Tournament Goals (Video)

  07-02-2018 15:47
  WWE has released the above video.
  The high-fivin’ and stage-divin’ Mark Andrews hopes to elevate not only himself, but his home country of Wales in the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament.
  Tag Title Match, Gargano Speaks & More On WWE NXT Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s WWE NXT:
  NXT Tag Team Title Match:-The Undisputed Era (c’s) vs SAnitY
  -Bianca Belair vs an enhancement talent
  -Killian Dain vs Adam Cole
  -Heavy Machinery vs Tino Sabba
  
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• Miesha Tate On Possibly Signing With WWE, Why She Would Be Hesitant to Wrestle Ronda Rousey

  07-02-2018 15:33
  With Ronda Rousey making her surprise WWE debut at this year’s Royal Rumble PPV, another UFC legend and longtime Rousey rival, Miesha Tate, was asked about the possibility of her signing with WWE.
  During a recent edition of her “MMA On Sirius XM” radio show, Tate had the following to say on a possible run in WWE and facing her old foe Rousey, h/t to MMA NYTT for the transcription:
  “I’ve always said I would be down to do a cameo with WWE so I personally wouldn’
  
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• 2/7 PW Morning Report: Smackdown Fallout, Tournament Rumors, Graves & Booker T Drama, Updated Schedule & More

  07-02-2018 13:04
  It’s the return of the PW Morning Recap y’all!
  We have a somewhat new schedule to announce. We’ll still be doing the written PW Morning Recap every weekday morning Monday through Friday to catch you up on the latest in wrestling news. Starting today we’ll be doing a new audio show called PW Live on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 3PM ET to recap and review WWE RAW and Smackdown Live. For the time being we’e also going to do an experimental PW Live on Friday afte
  
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• 2/7 PW Morning Report: Smackdown Fallout, Tournament Rumors, Graves & Booker T Drama, New Schedule, More

  07-02-2018 13:04
  It’s the return of the PW Morning Recap y’all!
  We have a somewhat new schedule to announce. We’ll still be doing the written PW Morning Recap every weekday morning Monday through Friday to catch you up on the latest in wrestling news. Starting today we’ll be doing a new audio show called PW Live on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 3PM ET to recap and review WWE RAW and Smackdown Live. For the time being we’e also going to do an experimental PW Live on Friday afte
  
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• Naomi & Uso Achieve MMC First, Will ‘RoseGold’ Continue After Loss?, Are Kalisto & Dorado on Same Page? (Videos)

  07-02-2018 06:26
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  “RoseGold” struggle after having their dreams shattered by the husband-and-wife tandem of Jimmy Uso & Naomi. Don’t miss WWE Mixed Match Challenge, Tuesdays at 10 ET/7 PT, exclusively on Facebook Watch.
  The dynamic husband-and-wife team of Jimmy Uso & Naomi pick up Team Blue’s first win in Mixed Match Challenge, and they stand ready to take on all comers. Don’t miss WWE Mixed Match Challenge, Tuesdays at 10 ET/7 PT
  
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• Brock Lesnar Set for Champion vs Champion Match, Rollins Gets New Partner, Cody On Goldust’s ‘Cross Rhodes’

  07-02-2018 05:47
  As noted, former WWE Raw Tag Team Champion Jason Jordan underwent successful surgery today to repair an injured disc in his neck, and he is expected to be out of action for at least ten weeks.
  Jordan was scheduled to team up with Seth Rollins to face The Bar at upcoming live events, however with Jordan out of action Rollins will be teaming up with the leader of the Balor Club, Finn Balor.
  Advertisements for the Raw live event in Minneapolis, MN on March 9th are listing Rollins and Balor vs The B
  
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• Big Brock Lesnar Title Match Advertised, Who Will Replace Jordan at Live Events?, Cody On Goldust Using ‘Cross Rhodes’

  07-02-2018 05:47
  As noted, former WWE Raw Tag Team Champion Jason Jordan underwent successful surgery today to repair an injured disc in his neck, and he is expected to be out of action for at least ten weeks.
  Jordan was scheduled to team up with Seth Rollins to face The Bar at upcoming live events, however with Jordan out of action Rollins will be teaming up with the leader of the Balor Club, Finn Balor.
  Advertisements for the Raw live event in Minneapolis, MN on March 9th are listing Rollins and Balor vs The B
  
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• Note On UK Stars In 205 Live Tourney, Rugby Legend at Performance Center, Johnny Impact Retrospective (Video)

  07-02-2018 05:46
  Impact Wrestling has released the above video.
  On Wednesday, Feb. 7th, see the premiere of Retrospective: Johnny IMPACT on Fight Network at 7PM ET. Find out everything you need to know about the career of the incomparable Johnny IMPACT. This athletic freak of nature is capable of anything!
  Note On UK Stars In 205 Live Tourney
  As seen on WWE 205 Live, several UK talents, including Mark Andrews and Tyler Bate, are being used for the WWE Cruiserweight Title tournament, which has lead to speculation
  
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• Next Week’s WWE Mixed Match Challenge Match Revealed, How Was Live Viewership for Tonight’s Episode?

  07-02-2018 05:19
  As seen on WWE Mixed Match Challenge tonight, the team of Jimmy Uso and Naomi defeated Goldust and Mandy Rose to advance to the next round in the tournament. You can read detailed results from tonight’s show at this link.
  Following the show, it was announced that Elias and Bayley will face the team of Lana and Rusev on next week’s show.
  This week’s WWE MMC episode saw a significant increase in viewership, as the show hit 77,000 live viewers tonight, up from last week’s 62
  
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• WWE 205 Live Results (2/6): Roderick Strong vs Hideo Itami, Lucha Friends Tear Down the House & More

  07-02-2018 05:14
  WWE 205 Live ResultsFebruary 6, 2018
  (1) Kalisto def. Lince Dorado in a Cruiserweight Championship Tournament first round match. These two completely tore the house down in a crazy back and forth match. Dorado hit springboard stunner and a shooting star press but it wasn’t enough. Kalisto hit Solida del Sol but it wasn’t enough. Tons of nearfalls and teases towards the end. Kalisto hit a reverse rana that nearly killed his opponent and a second Solida del Sol to get the three-count.
  
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• Two More Stars Advance In WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, Matches Revealed for Next Week (Video)

  07-02-2018 05:11
  As was seen tonight on 205 Live on the WWE Network, two more matches took place for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament. We saw a lucha match take place when Kalisto took on Lince Dorado and the debuting Roderick Strong took on Hideo Itami.
  In their matches, Kalisto defeated Lince Dorado, and Roderick Strong defeated Hideo Itami to move onto the second round of the tournament. Each match was fantastic and are showing that 205 Live is really turning it up with this tournament, and hopef
  
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• Tye Dillinger Isn’t Happy With Number 10 On the List, Becky Lynch Unsure About Voting (Videos), Natalya Feels Disrespected

  07-02-2018 05:05
  As was seen on tonight’s Smackdown Live, Daniel Bryan debuted the Smackdown Live Top Ten List, in which the WWE superstars voted for who they thought would be the best superstars on Smackdown Live. Tye Dillinger, among others, were on the list, and of course, Dillinger came in at the perfect number 10.
  However, Dillinger saw coming in at number 10 as a challenge, and he wants to move up the list and get further opportunities in WWE. Tye says that it’s time for the Perfect 10 to becom
  
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