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• WWE Hypes Ronda Rousey’s Elimination Chamber Appearance, WWE Honors ‘The Freedom Rides’ For Black History Month

  13-02-2018 23:50 via mandatory.com
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  Get Rowdy
  WWE.com posted the following after Kurt Angle confirmed Ronda Rousey would appear at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in Las Vegas to sign her WWE contract:
  The squared circle is about to get rowdy! WWE Elimination Chamber will not only feature the first-ever Women’s Elimination Chamber Match, but it will also mark the official entry of iconic mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey into WWE as a Raw Superstar.
  The former UFC Women’s Bantamw
  
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• Lucha Underground Season 4 Tickets Available Now, Kane Interrupts Edge’s Mardi Gras Celebration (Video)

  13-02-2018 23:22 via mandatory.com
  Lucha Underground
  Lucha Underground posted the following image containing a link to tickets for this month’s Lucha Underground season 4 TV tapings in Los Angeles.
  LU’s fourth season will start taping on Friday, February 23, Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th at the new ‘Temple’.
  Details On Lucha Underground Season 4’s New Taping Location; TV Taping Ticket Reservations Start Tomorrow
  Update: Aaaaaaaaand…. they’re gone.pic.twitter.com/SojisVNHn2
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• Io Shirai On Impact Wrestling’s Radar, John Cena Shares A Special Moment With Make A Wish Kid At RAW (Video)

  13-02-2018 23:14 via mandatory.com
  Io Shirai
  Thanks to Himanshu D for the following: 
  Gail Kim was on a recent episode of ‘Keepin it 100 with Konnan‘, who will be moving to Westwood One’s The Jericho Network. During the show, Gail (who now works in a backstage capacity since her in-ring retirement) mentioned top Stardom women’s star Io Shirai was on Impact’s radar; you can read a few transcribed highlights below:
  “They said WWE didn’t pick her up because she had some kind
  
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• Second Chance Fatal Five Way Match Helps This Week’s WWE Raw Viewership Rise

  13-02-2018 22:57
  This week’s edition of WWE Raw featured a Second Chance Fatal Four Way match, which resulted in both Seth Rollins and Finn Balor gaining entry into the WWE Elimination Chamber match taking place later this month. The decision was made by WWE Raw GM Kurt Angle, making this year’s Chamber match historic in that it will feature seven Raw stars.
  This week’s also featured the announcement that John Cena would kick off the show, and he was able to defeat The Miz in the opening match,
  
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• Who Is Your Favorite To Win The Seven Man Elimination Chamber Match?, Impact Wrestling Stars Share Their Favorite Valentine’s Day Memories (Video)

  13-02-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
  Design / Layout Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Who Ya Got?
  WWE.com has a new poll asking fans who they think is the favorite to win the 7 man Elimination Chamber match. Currently (and possibly-but-not-really-surprisingly) Roman Reigns is leading with 30% of the vote, followed by Braun Strowman with 26% and Finn Balor with 14% of the vote.
  Apparently, a scant 3% of the WWE Universe wants to Walk With Elias…
  Update: Men’s Elimination Chamber Match To Feature 7 Participants Following Split Dec
  
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• Who Is Your Favorite To Win The Seven Man Elimination Chamber Match?, Impact Wrestling Stars Share Their Favorite Valentine’s Day Memories

  13-02-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
  Design / Layout Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Who Ya Got?
  WWE.com has a new poll asking fans who they think is the favorite to win the 7 man Elimination Chamber match. Currently (and possibly-but-not-really-surprisingly) Roman Reigns is leading with 30% of the vote, followed by Braun Strowman with 26% and Finn Balor with 14% of the vote.
  Apparently, a scant 3% of the WWE Universe wants to Walk With Elias…
  Update: Men’s Elimination Chamber Match To Feature 7 Participants Following Split Dec
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Rises, Reaches Top Overall Ranking Last Night; Ivory’s In-Ring Debut Against Debra & Jeff Jarrett (Video)

  13-02-2018 22:10 via mandatory.com
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  WWE RAW
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 3.105 million viewers, which is up from 3.055 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show had an hourly breakdown of 3.262 million viewers in the first hour, 3.216 million viewers in the second hour, and 2.837 million viewers in the final hour and overrun portion of the show.
  With the rise is overall viewership, WWE RAW was the top ranked show in overall vie
  
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• Surprise Entrant In 205 Live Tournament?, Titus O’Neil Giving Keynote Speech, KO Tweets Jericho, WWE Raw Top 10 Video

  13-02-2018 21:18
  WWE has released the above video.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s Monday Night Raw to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  Kevin Owens Tweets Jericho
  Kevin Owens Tweeted the following, wishing Chris Jericho a “Festival of Friendship” happy anniversary:Happy Anniversary! @IAmJericho #FestivalOfFriendship pic.twitter.com/XCbgV3arDL
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) February 13, 2018Titus O’Neil Giving Keynote Speech
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• Kevin Owens Celebrates ‘Festival Of Friendship’ Anniversary, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Monday Night RAW

  13-02-2018 21:13 via mandatory.com
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  Kevin Owens Celebrates Festival Of Friendship Anniversary
  Kevin Owens has shared the following on Twitter celebrating the one year anniversary of he and Chris Jericho’s “Festival of Friendship”:Happy Anniversary! @IAmJericho #FestivalOfFriendship pic.twitter.com/XCbgV3arDL
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) February 13, 2018Related: Kevin Owens On What A WWE Championship Win Would Mean To Him, His Wrestling Obsession Helpi
  
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• Big Update On WWE Returning to Dual Brand PPVs, John Cena Rewards Young Fan at Raw, Drew McIntyre Thanks HHH

  13-02-2018 21:10
  As we first reported yesterday, it appears as if WWE might be moving back to dual branded PPV events going forward, beginning with the WWE Backlash PPV taking place after WrestleMania 34.
  Mike Killam’s report added that when WWE does a roster Draft, or in the case of 2017 a “Superstar Shakeup”, they generally like to do them as close to WrestleMania as possible in order to kick off the “new year” of wrestling with a fresh start. This could hint at the return of eith
  
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• Jason Jordan Comments On His Injury and Surgery, Backstage Update On Original Plans for Jordan at WrestleMania

  13-02-2018 20:58
  As noted, WWE Raw star Jason Jordan underwent surgery last week to repair an injured disc, and WWE announced on Raw last night that the surgery will force Jordan to miss WrestleMania.
  We noted that despite WWE’s announcement, in the past it has been reported by the company that an injured star will miss big events, only for that to end up being story line oriented and the star makes a surprise return earlier. So as of now the official word is that Jordan is off WrestleMania, however that c
  
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• Who Is Paige’s New Boyfriend?, Sarah Logan Calls Herself ‘The Alpha & The Omega’, Bayley Offers Her Elimination Chamber Prediction (Video)

  13-02-2018 20:56 via mandatory.com
  CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard World Comic Con at Cleveland Convention Center on February 21, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Patrick R. Murphy/Getty Images)
  Who Is Paige’s New Boyfriend?
  MetalInjection.com is reporting that WWE Superstar Paige is now dating Tom Araya, the bassist for the band Attila.
  Araya and Paige have shared a variety of social media photos together including the following: We’re too weird to live and too rare to dieA post sha
  
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• New Trailer Released For The Rock’s ‘Rampage’, More News for Tonight’s WWE MMC, WWE SummerSlam Travel Packages

  13-02-2018 19:56
  Below is another official trailer for The Rock’s upcoming movie “Rampage”:
  Primatologist Davis Okoye (Johnson), a man who keeps people at a distance, shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry mutates this gentle ape into a raging creature of enormous size. To make matters worse, it’s soon discovered there are other similarly altered animals. As t
  
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• Jason Jordan Issues 1st Statement About Missing WM 34, Latest On WWE’s Move Back To Duel Brand PPVs

  13-02-2018 19:55 via mandatory.com
  Source: YouTube.com
  Jason Jordan Issues 1st Statement About Missing WM 34
  Jason Jordan has shared the following on Twitter:This isn't what I envisioned my Road to #WrestleMania would look like…but this won't stop me. I'm coming back better than ever. #GoldBlooded #TheReturn https://t.co/P5mQX8yEdD
  — Jason Jordan (@JasonJordanJJ) February 13, 2018Latest On WWE’s Move Back To Duel Brand PPVs
  F4WOnline.com is reporting that while WWE has not commented on the rumors that they are
  
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• Finn Balor ‘Stack The Odds Against Me’; Ivory Gives Bill Apter Her Thoughts On Netflix’s GLOW (Video)

  13-02-2018 19:46 via mandatory.com
  Finn Balor ‘Stack The Odds Against Me’
  Finn Balor has shared the following on Twitter:My whole career I’ve done things the hard way….Stack all the odds against meI LOVE those odds #EliminationChamber pic.twitter.com/aGcU8ENTwv
  — Finn Bálor Forever (@FinnBalor) February 13, 2018Related: Reigns Comments On 1st-Ever 7-Man Chamber Match
  Ivory Give Bill Apter Her Thoughts On Netflix’s GLOW
  Legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter has released the
  
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• Another NXT Star Possibly Called Up to 205 Live, Cornette On ‘Mania Sign Pointing, Lashley vs Holly, WWE BHM (Videos)

  13-02-2018 19:36
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Titus O’Neil, Mark Henry and Alexa Bliss discuss the Freedom Riders’ fight to end segregation on public transportation, as WWE celebrates Black History Month.
  Hardcore Holly looks to dethrone ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley in an Extreme Rules Match: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  
  Jim Cornette On ‘Mania Sign Pointing
  Below is a new clip featuring Jim Cornette discussing WWE stars pointing at the WrestleMania sig
  
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• Titus O’Neil Giving Keynote Speech At Montclair University, WWE Releases ‘Galentines Day’ Photo Gallery

  13-02-2018 19:33 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Titus O’Neil Giving Keynote Speech At Montclair University
  Titus O’Neil has shared the following on Twitter:Tonight Live from @montclairstate I Join the Roster Of @thensls Keynote Speakers which includes @trevornoah @alroker @simonsinek @richardbranson and many more that have hit the over 600 Colleges&Universities via Livestream Broadcast on the #thensls Platform/Stage #TitusWorldwide pic.twitter.com/uVUQZIAZ7w
  — Titus O'Neil (
  
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• WATCH: AJ Styles Likens Ronda Rousey to Top WWE Hall of Famer

  13-02-2018 19:27
  WWE Champion AJ Styles recently spoke with TMZ, and during the brief interview, which you can watch below, The Phenomenal one discussed Ronda Rousey signing with WWE.
  Styles praised Rousey’s dominant career in UFC, and noted to TMZ that the former Champion should have no problem dominating WWE. Styles then likened Rousey to WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, in that he thinks Rousey will be able to adapt to pro wrestling with ease similar to that of Kurt Angle.
  “She’s an athlet
  
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• Reigns Comments On 1st-Ever 7-Man Chamber Match, Lashley v Hardcore Holly ECW Championship Match

  13-02-2018 19:24 via mandatory.com
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  Reigns Comments On 1st-Ever 7-Man Chamber Match
  Roman Reigns has shared the following on Twitter commenting on the announcement that six other men will join him inside the Elimination Chamber:At #WWEChamber 7 men may enter, but only one is going to the main event of #WrestleMania… me. #WitnessMe #4x
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) February 13, 2018Related: Triple H Says Rousey ‘Will Change The Landscape Of WWE’; Watc
  
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• WATCH: Ric Flair Calls Out Ronda Rousey On Behalf of Charlotte

  13-02-2018 19:20
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan spoke with TMZ cameras following their Q&A session over the weekend, and during the clip below, The Nature Boy calls out Ronda Rousey on behalf of his daughter and Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte.
  Flair thinks WWE needs to book a Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte match at some point, and as we have been reporting that is indeed a match WWE has been discussing for WrestleMania 34.
  Read Also: Triple H Comments On Rousey Appearing at Elim
  
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• Vote Now For Tonight’s WWE MMC Match, Triple H On Ronda Rousey at Elimination Chamber, Cody Calls Omega ‘Selfish’

  13-02-2018 19:10
  Triple H On Ronda Rousey at Elimination Chamber
  Triple H has Tweeted the following on Ronda Rousey appearing at WWE Elimination Chamber to officially sign her WWE deal:Sunday, February 25th…a night that will change the landscape of @WWE.Be there in Las Vegas @TMobileArena for #WWEChamber to witness the most dominant woman in combat sports history, @RondaRousey OFFICIALLY start her @WWE career as a part of #Raw. https://t.co/QWTHk4aKB7
  — Triple H (@TripleH) February 13, 2018
  The offi
  
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• Another Possible NXT Call-Up For 205 Live Tournament, 2nd Official Trailer For The Rock’s ‘Rampage’

  13-02-2018 19:06 via mandatory.com
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  Another Possible NXT Call-Up For 205 Live Tournament
  Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin is reporting that NXT Superstar Lio Rush could be the next name to be called up to compete in the 205 Live tournament to crown a new WWE Cruiserweight Champion:Hearing from a source who has been reliable in the past that there’s been talk of putting Lio Rush in the 205 Live cruiserweight tournament.
  — Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) February 13, 2018Related: 205 Live Report
  
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• Who Is WWE Star Paige’s New Boyfriend? (Photos)

  13-02-2018 18:59
  According to a new article published by Metal Injection, WWE star and leader of Absolution, Paige, is dating Kalan Blehm, the bassist for the band Attila.
  The article notes the couple appears to have been together since the holidays, and have just gone public with their relationship on social media after attending an Orlando Magic NBA game:
  Thanks to @orlandomagiccourt side seats hook up! First game I’ve ever been too was bad ass. Then I met this psycho.. @kalanattila became
  
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• Triple H Says Rousey ‘Will Change The Landscape Of WWE’; Watch Angle’s Historic Chamber Announcement

  13-02-2018 18:56 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE
  Triple H Says Rousey ‘Will Change The Landscape Of WWE’
  Triple H has shared the following on Twitter commenting on Ronda Rousey’s WWE RAW contract signing at the Elimination Chamber:Sunday, February 25th…a night that will change the landscape of @WWE.Be there in Las Vegas @TMobileArena for #WWEChamber to witness the most dominant woman in combat sports history, @RondaRousey OFFICIALLY start her @WWE careeras a part of #Raw. http
  
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• Braun Strowman Destroys Top Stars After Raw, Rock On Ivory Being a ‘Trailblazer’, Mark Andrews Talks 205 Live Match

  13-02-2018 18:51
  As noted, Alexa Bliss defended the WWE Raw Women’s Title after Raw went off the air last night. Bliss lost to Asuka via DQ when Nia Jax interfered and attacked The Empress of Tomorrow.
  According to PWInsider.com, another dark segment took place after Raw last night which featured The Miz and The Miztourage hitting the ring and calling out John Cena to a match. The challenge was instead answered by Braun Strowman, who proceeded to destroy the entire Miztourage to end the show.
  The Rock On I
  
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• The Rock Calls Ivory ‘A Class Act & Trailblazer’; Superstars Discuss ‘Freedom Rides’ At Museum

  13-02-2018 18:11 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty, WWE Superstar Ivory
  The Rock Calls Ivory ‘A Class Act & Trailblazer’
  The Rock has shared the following on Twitter praising soon to be WWE Hall of Famer Ivory:Very happy to hear about this. One of the original ladies of GLOW. We worked a lot together and what a class act and trail blazer this woman is. Congratulations Ivory! Well deserved. #WWEHOF
  https://t.co/97r66NwvOY
  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 13, 2018Related: Ivory Makes Her WWE Debut
  
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• Which Superstar Confronted Cena About His Shortcomings?, Absolution Break Down Their Chamber Advantage

  13-02-2018 17:53 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar Seth Rollins attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
  What Superstar Confronted Cena About His Shortcomings?
  John Cena has shared the following on Twitter thanking fellow WWE Superstar Seth Rollins:Today a friend did what friends do. Confronted me about my shortcomings and gave me an opportunity to #EarnTheDay @WWERollins Thank You #Neve
  
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• Elias On WWE MMC Status After Raw Attack (Video), Braun Reacts, WWE Breitbart Article, Dreamer’s B’Day

  13-02-2018 17:45
  Elias On WWE MMC Status After Raw Attack
  WWE has released the above video.
  After Braun Strowman bashed Elias with a bass, will the troubadour be able to compete on WWE Mixed Match Challenge?
  In related news, Braun Strowman issued the following reaction the Raw segment featuring him becoming the “Monster Among Music” after he attacked Elias:Anything you can do, I do BIGGER. #MonsterAmongMusic #WWEChamber #GetTheseHands pic.twitter.com/78EzUZM5TK
  — Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman)
  
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• Five Things to Know Before Smackdown, Paige On Absolution at PPV, Ivory’s WWE Debut (Videos), Jeff Hardy at UNC Game

  13-02-2018 17:29
  WWE has released the above video.
  Dolph Ziggler returns to face Baron Corbin with a WWE Championship opportunity on the line. Here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE.
  Ivory evens the odds for Mark Henry & D’Lo Brown in their rivalry with Jeff Jarrett, Owen Hart & Debra.Find out why Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville have the edge in the first-ever Women’s Elimination Chamber Match.
  For the first time EVER, the #RAW #WomensTitle will be defended inside the
  
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• Ric Flair Stops Selling Autographed Sexual Consent Forms, Ivory Makes Her WWE Debut: RAW ’99 (Video)

  13-02-2018 17:20 via mandatory.com
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  Ric Flair Stops Selling Autographed Sexual Consent Forms
  Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin has shared the following on Twitter revealing why Ric Flair has stopped selling the autographed “Space Mountain” sexual consent form on-line:Ric Flair has removed the advertisement for autographed sexual consent forms from his Twitter page.I’m told by sources that he meant well, but was asked by people within WWE to take it down. Still available fo
  
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• Smackdown Live Preview & Discussion Thread: Ziggler & Corbin Battle For Title Shot, Flair v Logan, More

  13-02-2018 17:07 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s Smackdown Live in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, CA.
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:Dolph Zigger to face Baron Corbin tonight on SmackDown LIVE in a battle with WWE Fastlane implications
  Ch
  
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• 2/13 PW Morning Report: Ronda Rousey at Elimination Chamber, Ivory Joins Hall of Fame, Lucha’s New Temple & More

  13-02-2018 16:57
  WWE Smackdown is live tonight at 8/7c featuring Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler with the winner being added to the main event WWE Championship match at Fastlane on 3/11. Plus Bobby Roode defends his title in a U.S. Championship Open Challenge, and the New Day in action against Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin.
  We also have the latest edition of Mixed Match Challenge on Facebook immediately after, with Elias and Bayley taking on the husband-and-wife pairing of Rusev and Lana. There are two Cruiserw
  
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• 5 Things You Need To Know Before Tonight’s SD Live, Who Is Your Favorite To Win The Men’s Chamber Match?

  13-02-2018 16:53 via mandatory.com
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  5 Things You Need To Know Before Tonight’s SD Live
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Dolph Ziggler returns to face Baron Corbin with a WWE Championship opportunity on the line. Here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE.Related: Hulk Hogan Wants To ‘Get Back In The Fold’ & ‘Correct A Lot Of Stuff’ w/ WWE; Flair Endorses His Return
  Who Is Your Favorite To Win The Men’s Chamber Match?
  WWE.com has
  
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• Exclusive: WWE Considering Holding Next Draft At PPV Post-Mania

  13-02-2018 16:38 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone spoke with a reliable source this morning that has confirmed WWE is internally discussing bringing back the WWE Draft at the upcoming Backlash PPV.
  As has been reported in the last few hours, WWE recently sent out an e-mail announcing that the upcoming Backlash PPV will feature both RAW and Smackdown Live Superstars.
  Twitter account @WrestleVotes then went on to report that all WWE PPVs will be duel branded following WrestleMania in order to spice up the cards.
  From what WrestleZone
  
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• Braun Strowman ‘Anything You Can Do, I Do BIGGER’; John Cena Reveals His Favorite Car Of All Time (Video)

  13-02-2018 16:25 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Braun Strowman ‘Anything You Can Do, I Do BIGGER’
  Braun Strowman has shared the following on Twitter following his attack on Elias on RAW:Anything you can do, I do BIGGER. #MonsterAmongMusic #WWEChamber #GetTheseHands pic.twitter.com/78EzUZM5TK
  — Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) February 13, 2018Related: Watch Braun Strowman Smash Elias w/ A Bass
  The theater nerd in me popped for the Annie Get Your Gun reference from Braun. I&r
  
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• Did The Miz Get Outsmarted By John Cena? (Video), Rusev Confirms A Lot More ‘Rusev Day’ Merch, How Old Does Tommy Dreamer Turn Today?

  13-02-2018 16:04 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage
  Did The Miz Get Outsmarted By John Cena?
  WWE has released the following RAW Fallout video on-line:
  Find out how The Miz reacted to his loss to John Cena on Raw, forcing him to enter the Elimination Chamber first.WWE RAW Results (2/12) Strowman Sings The Blues, Who Will Go On To The Elimination Chamber?
  Rusev Confirms A Lot More ‘Rusev Day’ Merch
  Rusev has shared the following on Twitter confirming that there is a lot more “Rusev Day” merc
  
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• ICW The Biggest Fight Club Ever Results (2/12/18): Drew McIntyre HOF & Major Title Change

  13-02-2018 16:00
  ICW The Biggest Fight Club Ever2/12/18Glasgow, ScotlandResults Courtesy of Hashtag Wrestling
  (1) Jordan Devin def. Kid Fite
  (2) Big Grizzly def. Wolfgang
  (3) Mikey Whiplash def. Jody Fleisch
  ICW Women’s Championship Match
  (4) Viper def. Champion, Martina The Session Moth to become champion.
  Martina had only won the championship the night before at Square Go!
  Falls Count Anywhere Match
  (5) Joe Hendry vs Chris Renfrew *Match still in progress*
  (6) DCT def. Joseph Conners
  (7) The Filthy Gener
  
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• WWE Issues Official Announcement Of Ronda Rousey Appearance and Contract Signing at Elimination Chamber

  13-02-2018 15:58
  As noted, Ronda Rousey will be appearing at the WWE Elimination Chamber PPV this month, and per Raw GM Kurt Angle Rousey will sign her official WWE contract in the ring at the PPV.
  WWE has since announced the following on the Rousey PPV appearance and contract signing:
  The squared circle is about to get rowdy! WWE Elimination Chamber will not only feature the first-ever Women’s Elimination Chamber Match, but it will also mark the official entry of iconic mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey i
  
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• All WWE PPVs Becoming Dual Brand After WrestleMania?, Bayley Checks On Elias After Braun Attacks Him

  13-02-2018 15:55 via mandatory.com
  All WWE PPVs Becoming Dual Brand After WrestleMania?
  Twitter account @WrestleVotes, which has broken credible news in the past, has released the following in regards to the news that WWE’s May PPV Backlash will be a dual brand PPV:Starting with the Backlash PPV May 6th, all PPVs going forward will be dual branded. No more RAW or Smackdown exclusive shows. Source states repetitive matchups to fill the card along with so-so ticket sales lead to the decision.The weekly TV shows will not be e
  
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• Matt Riddle vs ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor Set For Semi-Finals of MLW World Heavyweight Championship Tournament

  13-02-2018 15:42
  MLW has issued the following:
  MATT RIDDLE VS. “FILTHY” TOM LAWLOR SET FOR SEMI-FINALS OF MLW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT ON MARCH 8TH IN ORLANDO
  ORLANDO – Major League Wrestling announced today that Matt Riddle will take on rival “Filthy” Tom Lawlor in the semi-finals of the World Heavyweight Championship tournament.
  The semi-final match will take place at Gilt Nightclub in Orlando, FL on Thursday night March 8th at MLW: Spring
  
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• WWE Reveals 2017 Executives Performance Bonuses, Watch Braun Strowman Smash Elias w/ A Bass

  13-02-2018 15:37 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Reveals 2017 Executives Performance Bonuses
  WWE has issued SEC filings that announce several of their executives performance stock bonuses:Kevin Dunn- 52,062 (239,233)
  Stephanie Lesvesque– 46,963 (38,507)
  Paul Levesque– 43,145 (38,507)
  Michelle D. Wilson- 42,770 (232,157)
  George A. Barrios- 42,349 (231,780)
  Michael J. Luisi- 28,398 (30,805)
  Casey Collins- 23,622 (27,725)
  Basil V. Devito Jr- 13,002 (16,173)
  Blake Timothy Bilstad- 10,994 (12,322)
  
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• Tyler Breeze On How WWE Superstars Feel About Overseas Tours, Sheamus Works Out With Absolution, New Video Dropping

  13-02-2018 15:31
  In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Tyler Breeze discussed WWE’s overseas tours and how the WWE Superstars feel about them. Below are some highlights of the interview with a h/t to Sky Sports for the transcription.
  “We don’t get to go there too often so when we do show up, the crowds are a little bigger and they’re very, very excited to see everything that they watch every week on TV in front of their faces, live. When we go over there we’re so excited because th
  
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• Ivory Opens Twitter Account, Watch Her WWE HOF Video, Carmella Posts Top 10 List, Flair Pulls Space Mountain Item

  13-02-2018 15:27
  WWE has released the above video.
  Three-time WWE Women’s Champion Ivory takes her place in sports-entertainment history on Friday, April 6, during WrestleMania 34 Week in New Orleans.
  In related news, Ivory has launched an official Twitter account, and you can check out her first post below:Hall of Fame! It’s happening!! Thank you, WWE!!
  — Lisa Moretti (@MorettiIvory) February 12, 2018Flair Pulls Space Mountain Item
  As we noted yesterday, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was selling
  
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• Kenny Omega on Trying to Change Bullet Club, Feeling Alone in the Group, What’s Next After Losing His Title & More

  13-02-2018 15:24
  As we previously reported, NJPW has released a new 30-minute documentary on the reunion of long-time friends and tag team partners Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi, known collectively as the Golden Lovers. The two will team up to face Cody Rhodes and Marty Scurll in the main event of the upcoming ROH and NJPW Honor Rising tour on February 24th in Japan.
  During the documentary, the “Cleaner” spoke at length about his relationships with Bullet Club and different members of the group, how hi
  
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• Full Cards Released for NJPW & ROH ‘Honor Rising’; Bullet Club, Jushin Liger, Dalton Castle & More Top Names In-Action

  13-02-2018 15:08
  New Japan Pro Wrestling, along with Ring of Honor Wrestling, will be returning to Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, next week for a combined event. The promotions have announced the following matches for the two night stand in Tokyo:
  Friday, February 23rd:
  -Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi & Chase Owens vs. Marty Scurll & Cody Rhodes & Adam Page.
  -NEVER Openweight champion Hirooki Goto vs. Beer City Bruiser.
  -David Finlay and Juice Robinson vs.The Young Bucks.
  -Hiromu Takahashi vs. KUSHIDA v
  
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• Another Jason Jordan Health Update, Curt Hawkins On Being The Main Event

  13-02-2018 15:07
  It was announced on WWE Monday Night Raw last night by Kurt Angle that his ‘son,’ Jason Jordan will not be wrestling at WWE WrestleMania 34 with his neck injury set to keep him out of action. PWInsider.com has provided some more details on his situation.
  The former WWE Raw Tag Team Champion has surgery on his neck on 2/5 which was described as a  “minimally invasive operation to decompress the nerve,” by WWE Medical Director Dr. Joseph Maroon.
  WWE removed Jordan from
  
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• Cruiserweight Tournament Matches On 205 Live, Tonight’s WWE MMC Preview, Hype Video For Dolph Ziggler’s Return

  13-02-2018 14:55
  Tonight, WWE will be airing new episodes of WWE 205 Live and WWE Mixed Match Challenge after the Smackdown tapings at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, CA.
  Set for WWE 205 Live tonight is the continuation of the Cruiserweight Title tournament, when Drew Gulak faces Tony Nese, and Mark Andrews faces Akira Tozawa.
  On the WWE Mixed Match Challenge, real life couple Lana and Rusev will face the Raw team of Elias and Bayley.
  ProWrestling.com will be presenting complete, LIVE coverage of both 205 Liv
  
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• NJPW Releases Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi “Golden Lovers” Documentary; New Tag Moves in the Works

  13-02-2018 14:50
  In late January at NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo, the world was stunned when the “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes dropped Bullet Club leader Kenny Omega with his finishing move in the middle of the ring. The world’s greatest faction began to unravel before our eyes. The one silver lining is that in the midst of this attack, Kota Ibushi ran out to save his old friend and former tag team partner.
  It was officially announced earlier this month that Kenny Omega will face Cody Rhode
  
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• WWE RAW Videos: Strowman’s Smashing Musical Performance, Cena vs. Miz, Fatal 5-Way Main Event & More

  13-02-2018 08:23
  First up, the “Monster Among Men” Braun Strowman offers his unique twist on a musical number, before completely destroying a giant stand-up bass over the mangled body of Elias. The two men will face off along with five other men inside the Elimination Chamber on February 25th.
  Click here for full 2/12 WWE RAW results. Second we have 16-time world champion John Cena facing off against current Intercontinental Champion The Miz, with the loser having the unfortunate disadvantage of
  
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• Seth Rollins & Finn Balor Added to WWE Elimination Chamber, Ronda Rousey & More; Updated Match Card

  13-02-2018 06:38
  As previously noted, for the first time in history seven men will step inside the Elimination Chamber to battle for an opportunity at the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34. We will also see the first ever Women’s Chamber match as Alexa Bliss defends the RAW Women’s Championship, and UFC icon Ronda Rousey will be on hand to officially sign her WWE contract.
  Here’s the updated match card:
  WWE Elimination ChamberFebruary 25, 2018Paradise, NV
  Men’s Elimination Cha
  
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