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• Shane Douglas Calls Sami Callihan Baseball Bat Botch “One of the Dumbest Things I’ve Seen”

  10-03-2018 23:39
  This week on episode 38 of his Triple Threat Podcast, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas breaks down the grotesque Sami Callihan / Eddie Edwards bat incident from IMPACT Wrestling. Shane goes on to call it one of the dumbest things he has ever seen in his near forty years in the wrestling business. The clip enclosed has the entire segment from the podcast.
  Shane Douglas On Sami Callihan’s Bat Botch: “One Of The Dumbest Things I’ve Seen”:
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• Luke Harper On the ‘Moral Compass’ of His ‘Mohawk’ Movie Villain, Why Wrestling Is a ‘Beautiful Yet Cruel Mistress’

  10-03-2018 23:33
  WWE star and one half of The Bludgeon Brothers, Luke Harper, recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard and below are some interview highlights:
  On his role as a villain in the new movie “Mohawk”:
  “My goal was to not ruin Ted’s movie,” said Huber. “I think I did OK.”
  “When I originally signed on, I just assumed they were looking for a big guy to be tough and look scary, and I knew I could be very good at that,&r
  
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• Kazuchika Okada Breaks IWGP Title Record, Announced Card for Tonight’s ROH TV Tapings, Kenny Omega Appearing

  10-03-2018 23:28
  Current New Japan Pro Wrestling IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada has officially broken the record for the longest reigning champion in NJPW history, as he has now held the title for 629 days.
  Okada’s reign as Champion surpasses that of Jushin Liger, who held the title for a record 628 days before Okada.
  Announced Card for Tonight’s ROH TV Tapings, Kenny Omega Appearing
  ROH has announced the following regarding tonight’s TV Tapings, which will feature fallout from last
  
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• WWE Facebook Account Spoils NXT Takeover New Orleans Card

  10-03-2018 23:14
  Earlier today, the WWE Facebook account temporarily displayed the card for the upcoming NXT Takeover New Orleans event taking place the night before WrestleMania 34.
  The post was eventually pulled from the Facebook account, however, you can check it out below, and the following matches were listed. It’s worth noting all of the matches below, with the exception of Gargano vs Ciampa, were announced during the TV tapings which took place this month and last month, so unless NXT drastically ch
  
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• Charlotte Flair On Possibly Facing Asuka at WrestleMania, Advice For Ronda Rousey in WWE, Responsibility of Being a Role Model

  10-03-2018 23:04
  WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair recently spoke with Hollywood Life, and below are some interview highlights:
  There is still a possible chance that Asuka could choose to face you at WrestleMania. What would you think if that were to happen and do you think you could beat her undefeated streak?
  Streaks are meant to be broken and we’ve never faced each other. I think if she does choose me, then “the Empress” versus “the Queen” is a WrestleMania mom
  
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• Luke Harper On His ‘Mohawk’ Role, Branching Out In Acting, Having ‘High Ambitions’ For His Wrestling Career

  10-03-2018 21:45 via mandatory.com
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  WWE star Luke Harper recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard‘s Week In Wrestling; you can read a few highlights below:
  Luke Harper comments on his role in the new film Mohawk: 
  “When I originally signed on, I just assumed they were looking for a big guy to be tough and look scary, and I knew I could be very good at that. But when I read the script, I realized my character, Lachlan, was the moral compass for the bad guys
  
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• We Ranked The Top 5 Contenders For The WWE Universal Championship After WrestleMania

  10-03-2018 21:30
  At WrestleMania this year, Brock Lesnar will defend his WWE Universal Championship against The Big Dog, Roman Reigns. Many people (including myself) see it as a forgone conclusion that Roman Reigns will be leaving New Orleans with the Universal Championship.
  As we look forward past the grandest stage of them all, we start to “future book” and think about who might be a contender to Roman Reigns’ Universal Championship. We took into account the obviousness of the heel vs. face d
  
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• WWE Minneapolis Live Event Results (3/9): Rollins & Reigns Title Shot, Watch the Full Brock Lesnar vs Miz Match (Videos)

  10-03-2018 21:10
  WWE Minneapolis Live Event Results 3/9/18 Minneapolis, MN Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Elias started the evening serenading us.  Braun Strowman came out and beat Elias.
  Cedric Alexander beat TJP.
  The Revival beat Heath Slater and Rhyno.
  We then had a Champion vs. Champion match as The Miz took on Brock Lesnar.  Lesnar was the babyface and was accompanied by Paul Heyman.  This was like the house show match last week, with Brock destroying everyone and beating Miz in a minute.
  
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• Absent NXT Stars Return at Live Event (Photos), The Miz On How Ronda Rousey Is Doing So Far in WWE (Videos)

  10-03-2018 21:04
  TMZ Sports recently spoke with The Miz, and during the brief interview, which you can watch above, Miz was asked about Ronda Rousey in WWE.
  Miz admitted she has not seen her train so he does not yet know how well she can perform in the ring, but said, in-character, that Ronda Rousey is messing with the wrong people in The Authority, who Rousey will face in a tag team match at WrestleMania 34.
  Read Also: The Miz On His Ability to Evolve in WWE, What He Attributes His Success To
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• Man Shot at WWE Performance Center Returns at NXT TV Tapings, Blames Vince McMahon For Past Arrest

  10-03-2018 20:56
  Three years ago, Armando Montalvo, 31, was shot by police outside of the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL, and was subsequently arrested.
  Montalvo was attempting to break into the WWE facility and was arrested and charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and trespassing. He was twice found not competent to stand trial.
  Following the arrest, Montalvo was banned from the WWE Performance Center, however an NXT taping was held this past Wednesday night at Full Sa
  
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• Alexa Bliss On Initially Being Uncomfortable Playing a Heel, What Regal Told Her, Marylin Monroe Comparison

  10-03-2018 20:48
  WWE Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss recently spoke with The Detroit News and below are some interview highlights:
  On initially being uncomfortable playing a heel:
  “Before I was portraying the character Alexa Bliss, I was very shy, very uncomfortable with playing a bad guy or showing any emotion, really,” she says. “Now when I’m in the ring or doing a speaking segment, I get so wrapped up in the character that I don’t even notice I’m doing it. It’s
  
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• Man Shot At WWE Performance Center Spotted At This Week’s NXT Tapings, Hulk Hogan Attends Spring Training

  10-03-2018 20:46 via mandatory.com
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  Click Orlando / News 6 is reporting Armando Montalvo, the man who was arrested and shot after trespassing at the WWE Performance Center in 2015, was spotted at Wednesday’s NXT tapings in Winter Park.
  Montalvo has had a number of issues with WWE and the Performance Center, including his reported ‘obsession’ with then-WWE Diva AJ Lee. Montalvo was shot at after he charged at officers with an unknown object while on WWE property in the Azal
  
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• Five WWE Stars John Cena Hasn’t Faced Yet, Carmella & Big E Want One More Chance On Mixed Match Challenge (Video)

  10-03-2018 19:41 via mandatory.com
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  Fantasy Matches?
  WWE.com has a new look at the five WWE stars John Cena has yet to face in singles matches; check out the list below:
  “Woken” Matt Hardy 
  Easily the most entertaining prospect on this list is the current vessel of Matt Hardy, who has been entangled in a “Great War” with Bray Wyatt since a string of losses propelled him to a higher plane of existence. Cena has clashed
  
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• Kevin Owens Teases His Possible WrestleMania Match, The Hurricane vs. The Rock (Video)

  10-03-2018 19:39
  Here’s a story that will get many people’s blood boiling.
  With recent news of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens not having a match at WrestleMania and potential being relegated to the Andre The Giant Battle Royal, many fans were left wondering if this was true, particularly because these two men have been involved in the main event picture for the last several months.
  Word is that the match could mean more than it has in past years, but many fans would be left feeling disappointed, especiall
  
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• DDP On Ronda Rousey’s Progress In WWE, Impact Wrestling Presents “Last Chancery” On Twitch (Full Show)

  10-03-2018 19:14 via mandatory.com
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  Diamond Dallas Page recently spoke with TMZ Sports about Ronda Rousey about how she’s fared in WWE so far. DDP was asked about recent criticisms of how Rousey held a microphone and how she will thrive under pressure. Check out a few highlights (transcription credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com) and the full video below:Give the girl a break, man. She’s going to be great. She’s a great athlete, she brings a lot to the
  
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• Mustafa Ali Steps Up, Paul Heyman Introduces Brock Lesnar To The Minneapolis Crowd (Videos)

  10-03-2018 19:07
  205 Live has taken a turn for the much better over the last couple of weeks, and the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament is in full swing. We have seen multiple matches that have astounded the WWE Universe, including Mustafa Ali beating Buddy Murphy and Drew Gulak getting the victory on Mark Andrews last week on 205 Live.
  Drew Gulak has taken probably the biggest character change throughout the tournament, dropping his “presidential” gimmick and picking up a more vicious persona, f
  
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• Jazzy Gabert Talks Recovery From Neck Surgery, Inspiration For ‘Alpha Female’ Name, Which WWE Stars She’d Like To Face

  10-03-2018 19:01 via mandatory.com
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  Mae Young Classic competitor Jazzy Gabert was a recent guest on Women’s Pro Wrestling Weekly on AfterBuzz TV. You can read a few highlights and watch the show below, or download it on iTunes.
  Jazzy gives a progress update after neck surgery:
  I’m going to send my MRI to WWE doctors and if they say you are good to go I will give it another try. To be honest, I’m not sure if I want to do independent wrestling any more because I’ve been doing for
  
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• The Insider’s Report: WWE Fastlane Predictions, How It Should Be Booked vs How It Will Be Booked

  10-03-2018 18:39
  The last stop on the road to Wrestlemania comes to us this Sunday from Columbus, Ohio when Smackdown Live presents WWE Fastlane.  Not only is this the last stop on the road to Wrestlemania but it is also the last of the brand exclusive Pay Per Views, which is not a good idea for many on the roster, but that’s another column for another day.  With 6 matches announced on the card as of this writing, we should get some clarity by night’s end on some of the Smackdown programs f
  
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• Paul Heyman On Lesnar’s Plans for Reigns On Raw (Video), Dolph Ziggler References WWE Pay Rumor In New Promo Video

  10-03-2018 18:35
  WWE has released the following video featuring Paul Heyman discussing Brock Lesnar’s plans for Roman Reigns during their face off on WWE Raw Monday night:What does @HeymanHustle​ have planned for @BrockLesnar​ and @WWERomanReigns​’ face-to-face this Monday on #RAW? Just wait, @WWEUniverse… #WWEMinny pic.twitter.com/S7lkXADCAf
  — WWE (@WWE) March 10, 2018Dolph Ziggler References WWE Pay Rumor In New PPV Promo Video
  WWE star Dolph Ziggler, who will compete
  
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• What Do Paul Heyman And Brock Lesnar Have Planned For Roman Reigns On RAW?, Top Ten Most Infamous WWE Sucker Punches

  10-03-2018 18:25 via mandatory.com
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  WWE RAW
  The following video features Paul Heyman being confronted by WWE cameras at last night’s WWE live event in Minneapolis, with Heyman being asked to explain what’s in store for Roman Reigns on RAW this week:What does @HeymanHustle​ have planned for @BrockLesnar​ and @WWERomanReigns​' face-to-face this Monday on #RAW? Just wait, @WWEUniverse… #WWEMinny pic.twitter.com/S7lkXADCAf
  — WWE (@WWE) March 10, 2018Roman Reign
  
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• The Miz Thinks Ronda Rousey Is ‘Messing With The Wrong People’ In WWE (Video), AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho At Fastlane 2016 (Full Match)

  10-03-2018 18:21 via mandatory.com
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  The Miz
  TMZ Sports recently caught up with The Miz and Maryse, and Miz talked about Ronda Rousey’s WWE career so far.
  Miz said he thinks Ronda is doing a good job of getting over, but she might have picked the wrong fight:“I think so. So far she’s getting a great reaction out of the crowd. That’s what it’s all about, but I think she’s messing with the wrong people in Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.”
  RIP Y2-AJ
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• Kevin Owens Shares Great Story About His Son, How Bianca Belair Prepares (Video), How Old Is WWE Ring Announcer JoJo?

  10-03-2018 18:10
  WWE NXT star Bianca Belair released the above video.
  When you’re the bEST You Do.It.Yourself. Sewing gear from complete scratch takes a lot of time and commitment so when I want to take shortcuts and still save some money I buy low cost dancewear and customize it.
  How Old Is WWE Announcer JoJo?
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, WWE ring announcer JoJo Offerman turns 24 years old.
  Kevin Owens Shares Great Story About His Son
  WWE Smackdown Live star Kevin Owens shared the followin
  
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• 3/9 WWE Minneapolis Results: Brock Lesnar Takes The Miz To Suplex City, Reigns & Rollins vs The Bar

  10-03-2018 18:08 via mandatory.com
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  The following results are from last night’s WWE live event in Minneapolis, Minnesota:
  Braun Strowman defeated Elias
  Cedric Alexander defeated TJP
  The Revival defeated Heath Slater & Rhyno
  Brock Lesnar (w/ Paul Heyman) defeated The Miz (w/ Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas)– billed as a ‘Champion vs Champion’ match. Lesnar took Miz to Suplex City, then Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel ran in and they got suplexed too. Lesnar hit Miz with another German
  
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• The Miz On His Ability to Evolve in WWE, What He Attributes His Success To, Wanting the IC Title to Mean Something

  10-03-2018 18:04
  WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz was a recent guest on Booker T’s “Heated Conversations” podcast, and below are some interview highlights. The full interview can be heard at this link.
  On the Ability to Evolve in WWE:
  I think it is the ability to evolve. I mean, when you look at your [Booker T] career. You went from the five-time, five-time, five-time World Champion to King Booker, which was arguably one of my favorite characters of all-time. It was so much fun to watch. I
  
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• Darren Young On ‘Block The Hate’ Movement, CM Punk Supporting Him, How He Wants To Be Remembered

  10-03-2018 17:53 via mandatory.com
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  Darren Young recently spoke with Farbod Esnaashari for ESPN.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Darren Young comments on coming out in public inspiring his ‘Block The Hate’ movement: 
  “When I came out publicly to TMZ, I didn’t really think it was a big deal when I said it,” Rosser said. “But when the news hit the world, Cher was actually the first person to contact me on social media. She to
  
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• Alexa Bliss Comments On Getting Wrapped Up In Her Character, Marilyn Monroe, Borrowing Character Traits From Real Life Observations

  10-03-2018 17:38 via mandatory.com
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  Alexa Bliss recently spoke with The Detroit News while promoting this week’s episode of WWE RAW in Detroit; you can read a few highlights below:
  Alexa Bliss on becoming comfortable with her on-air persona: 
  “Before I was portraying the character Alexa Bliss, I was very shy, very uncomfortable with playing a bad guy or showing any emotion, really. Now when I’m in the ring or doing a speaking segment, I get so wrapped up in the character that
  
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• Baron Corbin Talks Strategy Heading Into WWE Fastlane, Getting Payback On Cena, Taking Away The ‘Dream Match’ At Wrestlemania 34

  10-03-2018 17:31 via mandatory.com
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  Baron Corbin recently spoke with NOLA.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Corbin talks about winning on Sunday without the need to pin AJ Styles: 
  “While guys are worrying about what John Cena and AJ Styles are doing, I can take Sami Zayn’s head off and walk out WWE champion. Pretty simple. I think that’s a good strategy to have. I’m going to keep my head on a swivel and take opportunities when I see the
  
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• Baron Corbin Talks Strategy Heading Into WWE Fastlane, Getting Payback On Cena, Taking Away The ‘Dream Match’ At WM34

  10-03-2018 17:31 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  Baron Corbin recently spoke with NOLA.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Corbin talks about winning on Sunday without the need to pin AJ Styles: 
  “While guys are worrying about what John Cena and AJ Styles are doing, I can take Sami Zayn’s head off and walk out WWE champion. Pretty simple. I think that’s a good strategy to have. I’m going to keep my head on a swivel and take opportunities when I see the
  
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• AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho at Fastlane, Big E & Carmella Ask For One More Chance (Videos)

  10-03-2018 17:31
  This Sunday, AJ Styles defends his WWE Championship at WWE Fastlane in a six pack challenge against Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler, and John Cena.
  Last year, however, AJ Styles was going one on one in a feud with Chris Jericho. WWE has posted a new video to their YouTube page highlighting the match at last year’s WWE Fastlane, which you can watch above.
  Big E And Carmella Ask For One More Chance
  The odd pairing of The New Day’s Big E and Miss Money In The Bank Ca
  
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• ROH World Championship Match Set For Supercard Of Honor XII (Video)

  10-03-2018 17:20 via mandatory.com
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  Dalton Castle’s next title defense is set for Supercard Of Honor in New Orleans, as he learned Marty Scurll will be his next challenger.
  The title match was set up after last night’s ROH 16th Anniversary show went off the air, and the aftermath was seen on ROH’s Facebook page.
  ROH 16th Anniversary Results (3/9): New Champions Crowned, Did Dalton Retain Against Lethal?, More
  Scurll confronted Castle after the main event, and said C
  
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• Indie Wrestler Rude Boy Riley Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges

  10-03-2018 17:08 via mandatory.com
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  SILive.com is reporting independent professional wrestler Rude Boy Riley (James Riley) has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges after being arrested last March at his home.
  Riley was busted on March 29 of last year after police found ten images on Riley’s iPhone that featured children under age 16 engaging in sexual acts. Additionally, it was determined Riley uploaded nine of those images to his Google account in 2
  
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• Tomasso Ciampa Shares His Workout Routine, Tommy Dreamer Puts Over Dolph Ziggler’s Twitter Promos

  10-03-2018 16:52
  Over the last several days, Dolph Ziggler has been putting out several promos on Twitter, which have been fantastic. These promos talk about each of his opponents at WWE Fastlane in which he is part of the Six-Pack challenge for the WWE Championship.
  He cuts these promos without actually saying their names, and talks about why each one of them doesn’t deserve to be champion.  Many of the comments hit deep at many of the thoughts people have about his opponents, including talking about
  
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• Backstage News On Austin Aries’ Appearance At ROH’s 16th Anniversary

  10-03-2018 16:49 via mandatory.com
  After Austin Aries made a surprise appearance at last night’s Ring Of Honor 16th Anniversary event, it has been speculated that Impact Wrestling and ROH may now be working together, but that does not appear to be the case.
  PWInsider.com is reporting last night’s appearance was likely due to Aries not having a contract with Impact, which would allow him to appear without getting it cleared with them. Despite carrying all of his current championships on-air, ROH did not identify Aries
  
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• WWE Fastlane Results Coverage & Final Card: Six Pack Challenge WWE Title Match, Nakamura, Roode vs Orton

  10-03-2018 16:32
  This Sunday night, this year’s WWE Fastlane PPV will air live from The Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
  Below is the final card for the event, and be sure to join ProWrestling.com for complete, LIVE WWE Fastlane results coverage beginning with the Kickoff show at 7pm EST on Sunday night!
  SIX PACK CHALLENGE MATCH FOR THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP:-AJ Styles (c) vs. John Cena vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler
  WWE SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:-Charl
  
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• Did The “Crossroads” Theme Help This Week’s Impact Wrestling Viewership?, Top Five Must-See Impact Moments (Video)

  10-03-2018 16:31 via mandatory.com
  Impact Wrestling
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling brought in 325,000 viewers, which is down from 365,000 last week.
  This week’s show, the ‘Crossroads’ themed show highlighted by four title matches, was the 128th ranked show on the night in the cable Top 150 list with a 0.07 demographic rating, down from 0.1 last week.
  Exclusive: Rosemary On The Callihan Ball Bat Incident, Who Really Started Women’s Revolution?, MMA Stars Taking S
  
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• Complete Content Listing For Upcoming Macho Man Randy Savage WWE DVD

  10-03-2018 16:09
  According to Wrestling DVD Network, below is the complete content listing for the upcoming “Randy Savage Unreleased: The Unseen Matches of the Macho Man” being released this May:
  DISC 1Oh Yeah!
  Initial Impressions
  “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. Aldo MarinoChampionship Wrestling • July 6, 1985
  “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. Mario ManciniChampionship Wrestling • July 27, 1985
  “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. Paul RomaChampionship Wrestling • A
  
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• The Miz Trashes ‘Paper Champion’ Brock Lesnar Before Last Night’s Champion vs Champion Match (Videos)

  10-03-2018 15:42
  Last night at The Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Brock Lesnar faced The Miz in a “Champion vs Champion” match.
  Prior to the match, Miz cut a scathing in-ring promo on The Beast, and below is an excerpt of what The IC Champ had to say, via The Scoop Slam:
  “Well, look at what Minneapolis is gonna have, two of us standing here in the ring, two champions, two of the toughest men in all of WWE. But understand only one of us is holding the most prestigious title in all of t
  
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• Lesnar & Heyman Meet NCAA Stars (Photos), Infamous WWE Sucker Punches, Titus O’Neil Arm Wrestles 3 People (Video)

  10-03-2018 15:12
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  A sucker punch isn’t the most honest way to get ahead in the WWE Universe, but it can be effective. Here are 10 of the most infamous sucker punches to be doled out in the squared circle.
  While discussing WWE’s Live Events in South Africa April 18-21, Titus O’Neil arm-wrestles all three presenters of KFM’s popular morning radio show, Darren “Whackhead” Simpson, Sherlin Barends and Sibongile Mafu.
  
  Lesnar &
  
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• ROH World Title Match Set for Supercard of Honor, Title Changes Take Place at PPV, Women of Honor Tournament Update

  10-03-2018 15:00
  As seen at last night’s ROH 16th Anniversary PPV, Dalton Castle successfully defended his ROH World Title against Jay Lethal, and after the match, Marty Scurll hit the ring and said he deserves a title shot as he has yet to be given one in his career.
  Bully Ray then hit the ring and said that Scurll is right and that he has earned himself a shot at the ROH World Title, so the main event of Supercard of Honor, taking place one night before WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans, will be Dalton Cast
  
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• New Japan Need To Watch (3/10): New Japan Cup Night 2 *No Spoilers*

  10-03-2018 13:04 via mandatory.com
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  New Japan Pro Wrestling continued their annual New Japan Cup tournament. Since the show aired at 4am EST on NJPWWorld.com, here’s a spoiler-free summary for the non-nite owl New Japan fans. Each match receives a Need To Watch Rating of 0.0-10.0
  RELATED: New Japan Cup Night 2 Results (3/10) Tanahashi vs. Taichi, Archer vs. Fale.
  FIRST MATCH: Ren Narita & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
  This was a solid
  
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• New Japan Cup Night 2 Results (3/10) Tanahashi vs. Taichi, Archer vs. Fale.

  10-03-2018 10:19 via mandatory.com
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  FIRST MATCH: Ren Narita & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
  Narita and Desperado start. Desperado gets the better of some chain wrestling. Narita locks in a headlock but Desperado fights out. Narita corners Desperado and hits an arm drag. Narita transitions into a hammerlock. Desperado fights out and throws Narita from the ring. Kanemaru and Desperado double team Narita outside the ring.
  Desperado rolls Narita into the rin
  
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• New Japan Cup Night 2 Results (3/10) Live In Progress…

  10-03-2018 10:19 via mandatory.com
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  FIRST MATCH: Ren Narita & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
  Narita and Desperado start. Desperado gets the better of some chain wrestling. Narita locks in a headlock but Desperado fights out. Narita corners Desperado and hits an arm drag. Narita transitions into a hammerlock. Desperado fights out and throws Narita from the ring. Kanemaru and Desperado double team Narita outside the ring.
  Desperado rolls Narita into the rin
  
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• Backstage News on Austin Aries Appearing at Last Night’s ROH PPV; Did IMPACT Management Know About The Booking?

  10-03-2018 09:57
  As previously reported, current IMPACT World Champion Austin Aries made a surprise appearance at Friday night’s ROH 16th Anniversary pay-per-view. The self-proclaimed “Greatest Man That Ever Lived” made a very clear challenge to ROH World Television Champion Kenny King, claiming that he was coming for the gold.
  According to PWInsider.com, Aries made IMPACT Wrestling management aware of his booking with ROH ahead of time, and the company was apparently very supportive of the ide
  
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• ROH 16th Anniversary Results (3/9): New Champions Crowned, Did Dalton Retain Against Lethal?, More

  10-03-2018 06:18 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  Here are the quick results for tonight’s Ring of Honor 16th Anniversary show that took place in Las Vegas:Sumie Sakai def. Hana Kimura and advanced in the Women of Honor Championship Tournament
  Tenille Dashwood def. Brandi Rhodes and advanced in the Women of Honor Championship Tournament
  Hiromu Takahashi def. Flip Gordon
  Marty Scurll def. Punishment Martinez
  Kenny King def. Silas Young retaining the ROH TV Championship
  SoCal Uncensored def. The Hung Bucks for
  
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• WATCH: Kenny Omega Makes Surprise Appearance at ROH PPV Attacking Cody Rhodes… In a Bear Costume

  10-03-2018 05:25
  If you’ve been following along with the Bullet Club’s hit YouTube series Being The Elite, you’re already familiar with one of their relatively new characters, Bury The Drug-Free Bear. If you’ve never seen the show… It’s a person in a bear costume wearing a black t-shirt; not a whole lot of imagination necessary.
  During Friday night’s ROH 16th Anniversary pay-per-view the “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, who originally introduced the Bury ch
  
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• Breaking News: IMPACT World Champion Austin Aries Crashes Live ROH PPV

  10-03-2018 04:30
  Moments after Kenny King successfully defended his ROH World Television Championship at Friday’s ROH 16th Anniversary pay-per-view, a rowdy Las Vegas crowed was rocked by a surprise appearance from none other than… AUSTIN ARIES!?
  The “Belt Collector” and current reigning IMPACT World Champion invaded the Sam’s Town Gambling Hall carrying all four of his hard-earned championship belts on his shoulders, immediately greeted by chants of “HOLY S–T” an
  
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• **ROH 16th Anniversary PPV Results LIVE NOW**

  10-03-2018 02:09
  ROH 16th Anniversary ResultsMarch 9, 2018Las Vegas, NV
   
  Coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. ET
   
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• ROH 16th Anniversary PPV Results: Dalton Castle Defends ROH Title, Cody Rhodes vs Matt Taven, More

  10-03-2018 02:09
  Welcome to our exclusive live coverage of Ring of Honor’s 16th Anniversary pay-per-view in Las Vegas. Join the discussion in the comments section below, and you can even order tonight’s pay-per-view through FITE TV using the embedded video player above.
  Pre-Show Results
  – Ian Riccaboni welcomes us to the pre-show alongside Colt Cabana and Deonna Purrazzo. We’re kicking things off with some Women of Honor Championship Tournament matches.
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• ROH 16th Anniversary PPV Results (3/9): Dalton Castle Defends ROH Title, Cody Rhodes vs Matt Taven, More

  10-03-2018 02:09
  Welcome to our exclusive live coverage of Ring of Honor’s 16th Anniversary pay-per-view in Las Vegas. Join the discussion in the comments section below, and you can even order tonight’s pay-per-view through FITE TV using the embedded video player above.
  Pre-Show Results
  – Ian Riccaboni welcomes us to the pre-show alongside Colt Cabana and Deonna Purrazzo. We’re kicking things off with some Women of Honor Championship Tournament matches.
  WOH Championship Tournament MatchSU
  
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• Hugely Controversial Name Set For Upcoming “WWE Photo Shoot”, William Regal Offers Advice to Wrestlers

  10-03-2018 02:00
  Hell Freezing Over… Again
  Jim Cornette, one of the most controversial figures in wrestling history, will be making another surprise appearance on the WWE Network this coming week. The infamous manager will be the special guest on a brand new episode of WWE Photo Shoot, which will air immediately following Monday Night RAW.
  Here’s the official synopsis:
  Always outspoken as a manager in the ring or as a creative voice behind-the-scenes, Jim Cornette pulls no punches on WWE Photo Shoot
  
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