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• Cody Rhodes Calls Kenny Omega ‘The Underground Band’ Of Wrestling, Comments On Pressure To Deliver A Great Match

  29-03-2018 23:27 via mandatory.com
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  Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Busted Open Radio while promoting his match against Kenny Omega at Supercard Of Honor XII; you can read a few highlights (transcription credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com) below:
  Cody comments on facing Kenny Omega: The whole point is that Kenny Omega is this underground band, and everybody pretends to love his music, but nobody can name any of the songs. Kenny Omega is now entering—W
  
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• Cathy Kelley Looks At John Cena’s Final Plea To The Undertaker (Video), WWE Hypes Johnny Gargano vs Tommaso Ciampa

  29-03-2018 23:03 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com posted the following preview for the ‘unsanctioned match’ between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa at NXT Takeover: New Orleans:
  After nearly a year of anticipation, one of the most bitter rivalries in NXT history will come to a head at TakeOver: New Orleans when Johnny Gargano faces former tag team partner and best friend Tommaso Ciampa in an Unsanctioned Match.
  If Johnny Wrestling prevails, he will be reinstated as an NXT Superstar, a stat
  
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• Shayna Baszler Says The ‘Keyboard Warriors’ Should Bring Tissues To NXT Takeover, Responds To Criticism About Her Abrasive Behavior

  29-03-2018 22:57 via mandatory.com
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  Shayna Baszler recently spoke with WWE.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Shayna comments on her rematch with Ember Moon and why it will be different this time: 
  Because now Ember will have fear. Did she “win” by a technicality of the rules last time? Sure. But she still couldn’t lift her arm to wash her own hair, and she had trouble swallowing food and liquids afterwards. She knows there is no way to truly stop me. As soon as I grab aho
  
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• WWE Announces Special ‘Wrestlemania Week’ Programming Lineup On USA Network

  29-03-2018 22:52 via mandatory.com
  WWE.com issued the following:
  USA Network, the exclusive cable home to WWE’s flagship TV programs Raw and SmackDown LIVE, will again provide expanded access to WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest event of the year. Throughout the week of April 2, the network will broadcast special- event programming leading up to WrestleMania, along with the regularly scheduled Monday Night Raw and SmackDown LIVE.
  In addition, WWE promotion will be featured across NBCUniversal platforms to celebrate the bra
  
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• Update On Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Leaving The American Legion Hall In Reseda, Final Three Dates Announced

  29-03-2018 22:47 via mandatory.com
  Pro Wrestling Sheet (via SoCal Uncensored) is reporting Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s decision to leave the American Legion Hall in Reseda wasn’t actually theirs, because the building is being sold.
  According to the report, PWG officials were told they couldn’t book any shows after June 1st at the building due to the pending sale of the building, which had a list price of $1.9 million back in February. (It’s currently unknown what the final sale price of the building was, an
  
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• Cathy Kelley On John Cena’s Final Plea, Bobby Roode’s Theme Played By Brass Band (Videos), Roode On WM Opponents

  29-03-2018 22:41
  WWE has released the above video featuring Bobby Roode’s entrance theme being played by a New Orleans brass band.
  A brass band gives a unique performance of Bobby Roode’s theme song during an impromptu New Orleans parade.
  Roode On WM Opponents
  In released news, Roode Tweeted the following ahead of his Fatal Four Way Title match at WrestleMania 34:A Viper, A Brute, and a King… All of them are great competitors, too bad none of them can say they are #Glorious . At #Wrestlemania
  
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• WWE Drops New Smackdown Creative Idea, HHH Hypes Takeover, Cody Rhodes Takes Shot at Kenny Omega’s Popularity

  29-03-2018 22:33
  It appears as if WWE has quietly dropped the new Smackdown Top 10 lists concept after only one instalment of the idea. The list originally debuted as a concept from GM Daniel Bryan, and according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter the idea appears to have been abandoned. WWE did very little with the idea, aside from using it to add hype to the upcoming U.S. Title match at WrestleMania.
  HHH Hypes Takeover
  Triple H has Tweeted the following, hyping NXT Takeover New Orleans:“A whole new lev
  
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• Backstage News On Dean Ambrose’s Recovery From Injury

  29-03-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
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  According to a new report by PWInsider.com, Dean Ambrose was recently spotted with Renee Young in Birmingham, Alabama, which would indicate he is there to rehab his triceps injury.
  Dean Ambrose Removed From Wrestlemania 34 Week Appearance; Replacements Announced
  Ambrose, who had surgery in December, was originally said to be sidelined for nine months, and would miss Wrestlemania 34. WWE also recently removed Ambrose from his Wrestlemania Axxess ap
  
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• Bobby Roode Says His Mania Opponents Are Not ‘Glorious’; PWG Leaving Their Home Venue In California

  29-03-2018 21:53 via mandatory.com
   
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  Bobby Roode Says His WrestleMania Opponents Are Not ‘Glorious’
  Bobby Roode mocked his WrestleMania opponents today in the Fatal 4 Way for the United States Championship with the following tweet:A Viper, A Brute, and a King… All of them are great competitors, too bad none of them can say they are #Glorious . At #Wrestlemania only one man can walk away #USChamp …. and that man has to be me #FatalFourWay pic.twitter.com/HAEdxwGcpf
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• The Latest On Dean Ambrose’s Injury Status, WrestleMania 24 in 60 Seconds (Video), Styles & Nakamura Hype Match

  29-03-2018 21:19
  As we noted earlier this week, injured WWE star Dean Ambrose has been pulled from all of his scheduled WrestleMania week appearances, as he continues to recover from a triceps tear suffered back in December of 2017.
  According to PWInsider.com, Ambrose and his wife Renee Young have been spotted in the Birmingham, Alabama area, which would indicate he is meeting with Dr. James Andrews to have his rehab evaluated. Ambrose was also seen wearing a sling, and initial estimates had him out of action fo
  
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• WWE Lock In Special Guest For Live Events; Cena Plays With Puppies To Promote World Wish Day (Video)

  29-03-2018 21:18 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider shared that hip hop artist AKA tweeted today that he will be a ‘special guest’ at WWE’s upcoming live events in South Africa in April.Dreams do come true. @WWE @WWEUniverse … see you at #WWELIVE SOUTH AFRICApic.twitter.com/CzSRCSuaz6
  — AKA (@akaworldwide) March 29, 2018RELATED: John Cena Takes Another Shot At The UndertakerJohn Cena Plays With Puppies To Promote World Wish Day
  WWE posted the following video on-line:
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• WWE Releases Complete WrestleMania AXXESS Superstar Lineup

  29-03-2018 21:07
  WWE.com has announced the following:
  Axxess takes over the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., from Thursday, April 5, to Sunday, April 8. Tickets for the year’s biggest WWE fan celebration are available now at Ticketmaster.com.
  WrestleMania Axxess is one event WWE fans of all ages will want to enjoy, featuring WWE Superstar meet-and-greets, memorabilia displays and much more.
  Full WrestleMania Axxess information
  SUPERSTARS SCHEDULED FOR WRESTLEMANIA
  
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• Shayna Baszler Sends a Message to ‘Keyboard Warriors’, Talks NXT Takeover Title Shot, MMA vs Wrestling Training

  29-03-2018 20:59
  WWE NXT star Shayna Baszler recently did a Q&A with WWE.com, and below are some highlights:
  WWE.COM: In less than a year of competing in NXT, you’ve got a championship opportunity at one of the biggest TakeOvers of the year. How does that feel?
  SHAYNA BASZLER: It feels right. I’m more ready to be there than any other woman on the NXT roster.
  WWE.COM: Let’s talk about your preparation. What is the difference between your pre-match preparations during your MMA
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Comments On The Success of Jinder Mahal’s WWE Championship Run

  29-03-2018 20:55 via mandatory.com
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  Stephanie McMahon Comments On Jinder Mahal’s WWE Championship Run
  Speaking with the Times of India (via 411mania)  this week, Stephanie McMahon was asked about the success of  Jinder Mahal‘s WWE Championship run:
  “I think his Championship run was incredibly interesting and successful to our global audience and not just to India,” said McMahon, adding “and if he became a bit of a hero in India as a res
  
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• WWE Announces WrestleMania Week Programming On USA Network; Hall of Fame, Greatest Moments Special & More

  29-03-2018 20:46
  WWE.com has announced the following:
  USA Network, the exclusive cable home to WWE’s flagship TV programs Raw and SmackDown LIVE, will again provide expanded access to WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest event of the year. Throughout the week of April 2, the network will broadcast special- event programming leading up to WrestleMania, along with the regularly scheduled Monday Night Raw and SmackDown LIVE.
  In addition, WWE promotion will be featured across NBCUniversal platforms to celebrate t
  
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• WWE Releases Matt Hardy ‘Mower of Lawn’ Shirt (Photo), Ricochet On His Journey to Takeover, Lars Sullivan Video

  29-03-2018 20:43
  WWE has released a new Matt Hardy “Mower of Lawn” t-shirt inspired by Ultimate Deletion:An absolutely TANTALIZING #MowerOfLawn GARMENT from @WWE?
  This positively deserves a FEROCIOUS RE-TWEET ——> https://t.co/oPaaTJP1Yd pic.twitter.com/LmyIeX5LKM
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 29, 2018Lars Sullivan Video
  WWE NXT star Lars Sullivan has released the following new workout clip:Over trained and under the weather and I’m still power snatching 305lbs
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Calls Jinder Mahal’s WWE Title Run ‘Incredibly Interesting and Successful’

  29-03-2018 20:35
  Stephanie McMahon recently spoke with The Times of India and below are some interview highlights.
  On Jinder Mahal’s WWE Title run:
  “I think his Championship run was incredibly interesting and successful to our global audience and not just to India,” said McMahon, adding “and if he became a bit of a hero in India as a result, well that is awesome too.”
  “Jinder of course is playing the antagonist here in the States. I think he was received as a homecoming hero w
  
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• Huge Odds Shift In Conor McGregor Appearing At WrestleMania 34

  29-03-2018 20:22 via mandatory.com
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  Betting website Oddschecker has sent the following to WrestleZone today:UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor has a 7/4 chance of appearing at Wrestlemania 34, according to bookmakers.
  They claim the fighting Irishman could well appear at the showcase event, and have priced him up as a 7/4 favourite to make an appearance.
  Reports have linked the UFC champ to a move to the WWE over the past year, and a special guest appearance isn’t completely out of
  
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• Steve Austin On Why His First WWE Title Win “Sucked”, Cena Wish Day (Videos), Special Guest for Upcoming WWE Tour

  29-03-2018 20:17
  WWE has released the above video.
  On Sunday, April 29, Make-A-Wish will show that a wish makes a world of difference – featuring John Cena, puppies and more!
  Steve Austin On Why His First WWE Title Win “Sucked”
  WWE has also released the following video, featuring Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin recalling his first WWE Title win at WrestleMania 14, and Austin feels the win “sucked.”
  Austin notes this month marks the 20th anniversary of his first W
  
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• WWE Issues Statement On Hulk Hogan Appearing at ‘Andre the Giant’ Movie Premiere and His Current WWE Status

  29-03-2018 20:06
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will be attending tonight’s “Andre the Giant” HBO documentary premiere in Los Angeles, and it will be the first time Hogan has made a WWE related appearance since his release from the company back in 2015.
  Despite Hogan making the appearance for HBO tonight, WWE issued the following statement to PWInsider.com regarding the appearance and Hogan’s WWE status:
  “Hulk Hogan is an important part of Andre the Giant’s history, ho
  
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• ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Reflects On His First WWE Title Win At WM14 ‘That Match Sucked’ (Video)

  29-03-2018 19:50 via mandatory.com
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  WWE posted the following video on-line:
  On the 20th anniversary of his first WWE Championship victory at WrestleMania XIV, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin talks about Shawn Michaels, Mike Tyson  and the start of his legendary run.RELATED: Hulk Hogan Responds To Questions About Appearing At WrestleMania Before HBO’s Andre The Giant Premiere
  It’s odd that Austin believed initially that historic title win in 1998 ‘sucked’ when it wa
  
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• WWE Issues Statement On Relationship With Hulk Hogan Before Tonight’s Andre The Giant Premiere

  29-03-2018 19:28 via mandatory.com
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  WWE issued the following statement to PWInsider about Hulk Hogan attending tonight’s premiere in Los Angeles of the Andre the Giant film produced by HBO:
  “Hulk Hogan is an important part of Andre the Giant’s history, however his appearance at tonight’s HBO premiere of the documentary and his plans to help others learn from his mistakes does not mean WWE is rehiring him. Hogan is not scheduled to be at any upcom
  
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• Nakamura & Styles Talk About ‘Waiting’ For WrestleMania; Orton, Show, & Sheamus vs. The Shield (Full Match)

  29-03-2018 19:12 via mandatory.com
   
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  Nakamura & Styles Talk About ‘Waiting’ For WrestleMania
  Shinsuke Nakamura  and AJ Styles teased their anticipated WrestleMania match today on Twitter:It took us a while to get back here…
  …but we’ll face off soon enough. #StylesvsNakamura #WrestleMania
  — AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) March 28, 2018RELATED: Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella Share The Story Behind His In-Ring Return (Video)Orton, Big Show, & Sh
  
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• Ronda Rousey On UFC’s Horsewomen in Wrestling, Her WWE Debut at Royal Rumble, Stephanie McMahon’s Stiff Slap

  29-03-2018 19:10
  WWE star Ronda Rousey recently spoke with Yahoo Sports ahead of WrestleMania 34 and below are some interview highlights.
  On UFC’s Four Horsewomen all pursuing wrestling careers:The funny thing was that we never called ourselves the Four Horsewomen, the fans started calling us that. But I was looking at the girls one day and was like “Dude, we’ve gotten too many hints from the universe. We’re literally getting whacked over the head with this. We’d be willfully ignori
  
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• Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella Share The Emotional Story Behind His In-Ring Return (Video)

  29-03-2018 18:55 via mandatory.com
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  Brie Bella posted posted the following video on-line about the story leading into Daniel Bryan‘s in-ring return at WrestleMania :RELATED: Dr. Shelby Responds To Daniel Bryan’s Smackdown Promo (Video), WWE Hypes Bryan’s In-Ring Return PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan throws out the first pitch prior to the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 12, 2016 in Philadel
  
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• Impact Preview & Discussion: X-Division & World Champs Collide, Lashley v Cage, Su Yung Debuts, Edwards Heads To Ohio, More

  29-03-2018 18:41 via mandatory.com
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  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of Impact in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twittter (some of your tweets will appear in our
  
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• Hulk Hogan Responds To Questions About Appearing At WrestleMania Before HBO’s Andre The Giant Premiere

  29-03-2018 18:40 via mandatory.com
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  TMZ caught up with Hulk Hogan today in an airport in Los Angeles , as he was arriving to attend tonight’s premiere of HBO’S Andre the Giant documentary.
  The reporter asked  Hogan on camera if there was any chance he could appear at WrestleMania he responded:
  “No sir, No WrestleMania”
  When asked if there was chance he could return to WWE in general, Hogan said:
  “Maybe someday, brother”
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• WWE Release Video Of Randy Orton Training For WrestleMania, Ronda Rousey Comments On Stephanie McMahon Slapping Her On RAW

  29-03-2018 18:31 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Release Video Of Randy Orton Training For WrestleMania
  Randy Orton will defend the US title at WrestleMania in a Fatal-4-Way against Rusev, Bobby Roode and Jinder Mahal. WWE released the following video of Orton training on their YouTube channel:
  Before he defends the United States Championship at WrestleMania 34, Randy Orton gives the WWE Universe an inside look at how injuries led him to evolve his workout regimen.
    
  RELATED: Ronda Rousey Feat
  
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• Early WWE Raw Preview: Rousey & Authority Face-Off, Reigns News, Balor vs Rollins, Strowman’s Partner Revealed?

  29-03-2018 18:22
  Next week’s edition of WWE Raw emanates live from The Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and will be the final Raw stop on the road to WrestleMania 34.
  Announced for the show is a face off between WrestleMania partners Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey and their opponents Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Also set for the show is a singles match between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor before their Triple Threat Title match at WrestleMania.
  WWE.com has also released the following quick hits preview for
  
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• Exclusive: Braxton Sutter On His Empty Arena Match, Was He Behind Su Yung’s Attack On Allie?, More

  29-03-2018 18:15 via mandatory.com
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  WrestleZone’s Lovell Porter was granted the opportunity today to speak with Impact Wrestling superstar Braxton Sutter.
  You can find some highlights from WrestleZone’s interview with Braxton Sutter below.
  Be sure to tune into Impact Wrestling this Thursday night at 8 pm EST on PopTV. You can follow our live coverage of the show starting at 7 pm EST on WrestleZone.com
  On how he got his break into Impact Wrestling:
  Braxton Sutter: It took a reall
  
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• Why Paul Heyman Is Inducting Goldberg into WWE HOF, ‘Mean’ Gene Talks This Year’s Class, Orton Trains for WM (Videos)

  29-03-2018 18:09
  WWE has released the above video.
  Before he defends the United States Championship at WrestleMania 34, Randy Orton gives the WWE Universe an inside look at how injuries led him to evolve his workout regimen.
  Why Paul Heyman Is Inducting Goldberg into WWE HOF
  As noted, Paul Heyman will be inducting Bill Goldberg into the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame, and Dave Meltzer noted in the most recent edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Heyman was chosen to induct Goldberg as he was a key creative f
  
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• Updated WWE NXT Takeover New Orleans Card *Spoilers*, Triple H Comments

  29-03-2018 18:03
  Following this week’s WWE NXT episode, below is the updated card for NXT Takeover New Orleans, taking place at the Smoothie King Center on April 7th.
  WWE NXT Championship Match:-Andrade “Cien” Almas (c) with Zelina Vega vs Aleister Black
  Unsanctioned Match:-Johnny Gargano vs Tommaso Ciampa
  WWE NXT Women’s Championship Match:-Ember Moon (c) vs Shayna Baszler
  Ladder Match to determine the first-ever WWE NXT North American Champion:-EC3 vs Adam Cole vs Velveteen Dr
  
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• Ryback On Daniel Bryan Being Cleared To Wrestle, Supposed Heat With Rusev, Comparisons To Warrior and Goldberg

  29-03-2018 17:43
  Last week The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomed former WWE Intercontinental Champion, Ryback. Ryback joined Chad and John to talk all about his Feed Me More Brand as well all the amazing things going on in “The Big Guy’s” world that does not seem to ever stop as this former Nexus member has cultivated a world outside WWE that may allow him to never ever look back. In the following excerpt, Ryback talks about his friend Daniel Bryan’s in ring return, supposed heat w
  
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• Why Paul Heyman Will Induct Goldberg Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

  29-03-2018 17:41 via mandatory.com
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  It’s now official that Paul Heyman will induct Goldberg into the WWE Hall Of Fame. The latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter revealed why Heyman was chosen to do the honors.
  Dave Meltzer noted that Paul Heyman was one of the instrumental figures in the Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg storyline heading into WrestleMania 33. Although the relationship was hidden from television because Goldberg was feuding with Heyman’s client, it has now culminate
  
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• Hulk Hogan Comments Further On His WrestleMania 34 & WWE Return Status, The Shield ‘Mania 29 Match (Videos)

  29-03-2018 17:36
  WWE has released the above video.
  A match pitting Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns against Randy Orton, Sheamus & Big Show ends in a shocking betrayal: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Hulk Hogan Comments Further On His WrestleMania 34 Status
  As noted, Hulk Hogan recently issued a Tweet noting he will be watching WrestleMania 34, but he will not be in New Orleans, instead he will be at home watching the big event.
  TMZ recently caught up with Hogan, and once again asked
  
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• Big Update On If WWE and ROH Will Be Affected By Banned Moves During WrestleMania Week

  29-03-2018 17:26
  Despite the Louisiana Boxing Commission, which also regulates pro wrestling, issuing an in-depth list of moves which will be banned during WrestleMania week, WWE will be exempt from most of the move bans since the company’s performers are considered “competent” enough to perform them.
  However, Dave Meltzer did not on the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that there will be a few moves and practices which will be banned, but most of them are already things WWE has
  
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• Impact Wrestling Champ Austin Aries Is What’s Best for Business

  29-03-2018 17:15 via mandatory.com
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  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST. Be sure to check back in to WrestleZone for our live coverage as soon as the show begins.
  By now Austin Aries’ dramatic January return to Impact Wrestling — complete with claiming his second World championship — is old news. Shockwaves caused by his reemergence, though, ripple through the company and industry, ushering in invigorated audience enthusiasm witnessed by recen
  
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• Meet The McMahons For CharityBuzz, Singh Brothers Comment On Their First WrestleMania

  29-03-2018 17:14 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty, Vince McMahon attends WWE Superstars for Sandy Relief at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2013 in New York City.
  Meet The McMahons For Charity Buzz
  You can now make a bid on Charity Buzz to win 2 VIP tickets to SummerSlam 2018. As part of the package, the winner will also get to meet Vince McMahon, Stephanie and Triple H backstage before the show..@WWE’s #Stars4Hope brings you one-of-a-kind experiences to benefit @BGCA_Clubs… Including the chance to go backstag
  
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• Triple H Reveals How Tommaso Ciampa vs Johnny Gargano Creative Plans Changed Following Ciampa’s Injury

  29-03-2018 17:09
  One of the hottest feuds heading into WWE’s big WrestleMania week in New Orleans is the ongoing saga of former DIY tag team partners Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa in NXT.
  The two will battle it out in an Unsanctioned Match at NXT Takeover New Orleans, and Triple H recently spoke with NBC Sports to offer an inside look at the long rivalry between Gargano and Ciampa.
  When asked about the original feud plans prior to Tommaso Ciampa suffering an injury, Triple H had the following   to
  
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• Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella On Bryan’s Emotional Comeback, Woods at GDC ’18 (Videos), Heyman On Lesnar/Reigns

  29-03-2018 17:04
  Brie Bellas has released the above video on The Bella Twins’ YouTube page.
  When Daniel Bryan had his dreams taken away, there was someone that kept that fire alive in him – and that someone is Brie Bella. This is the story of how Daniel Bryan got back in the ring after being devastated with a serious injury.
  Xavier Woods at GDC ’18
  UpUpDownDown has released the following video:
  Ever wanted to be a DJ? How about a DJ with unlimited, futuristic musical tools at your disposal? Aus
  
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• Paul Heyman On Daniel Bryan’s In-Ring Return and Potential Brock Lesnar Match, Sheamus and Kalisto Workout (Video)

  29-03-2018 16:57
  During a recent interview with Newsweek, Paul Heyman discussed the in-ring return of Daniel Bryan and the possibility of a Brock Lesnar match. Below are some highlights from the interview.
  Daniel Bryan’s return:
  “Ecstatic. This is all Daniel Bryan has wanted since the moment he was told he was being forced to retire. And the emotional rollercoaster that he has been on since that moment has always been with the light at the end of the tunnel, thinking ‘somehow, so
  
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• Triple H Conducting Takeover Media Call, Talks WWE 205 Live Being a “Work in Progress” and Recent Brand Changes

  29-03-2018 16:42
  Triple H will be conducting an NXT Takeover New Orleans media conference call on Friday at 2pm EST, and ProWrestling.com will be on hand for the call, so be sure to join us tomorrow afternoon for live call coverage on the site.
  In related news, Triple H recently appeared on the “In This Corner” podcast, and below is what The Game had to say, via CBS Sports, on the recent changes made to the WWE 205 Live brand in recent months.
  “I think it’s a work in progress. I thin
  
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• Cody Rhodes Responds To Ignorant Racist Tweet, The Young Bucks React To PWG Leaving Their Home In Reseda

  29-03-2018 16:30
  Ring Of Honor and Bullet Club star, Cody Rhodes responded to an incredibly ignorant and blatantly racist tweet today, whilst his fellow Bullet Club members, the Young Bucks reacted to PWG’s big news.
  Rhodes was tweeted by someone asking him how his father felt about him being married to a black woman, alluding to his wife, Brandi Rhodes.
  Cody responded with class, simply stating that Dusty would have called the person asking him the question a ‘walk behinder’ and that Dusty kne
  
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• Last 2 Counts In Original Concussion Lawsuit Against WWE Dismissed

  29-03-2018 16:19 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE got some really good news yesterday when United States District Court of Connecticut Judge, Vanessa L. Bryant, dismissed the last 2 counts in the Concussion lawsuit.
  Related: FDA Authorizes Marketing Of First Blood Test To Aid In The Evaluation Of Concussion In Adults
  The court had previously thrown out multiple allegations agaisnt WWE but a charge brought former by former WWE wrestler Vito LeGrosso and fo
  
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• John Cena Takes Another Shot At The Undertaker

  29-03-2018 16:19 via mandatory.com
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  John Cena wants a match at WrestleMania and he’s been trying to goad the Undertaker into replying to his challenge over the last few weeks.
  Cena has had no luck so far and took to Twitter once again earlier today, to post a video of himself lifting weights. Cena also took another shot at The Undertaker for not replying to his challenge:Don’t think Undertaker will #DoSomething so making sure I’m one of the strongest
  
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• Ric Flair Undergoing Surgery Related to Hospitalization, WWE Scores Final Victory in Concussion Lawsuits

  29-03-2018 16:05
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is scheduled to undergo another surgery related to his 2017 hospitalization. The report notes Flair will be going in for a pretty major procedure to have his colostomy bag removed, which he wants to have done as it the bag needs to be removed in order for Flair to resume training.
  Read Also: Flair Unveils New Custom Suit Collection
  WWE Scores Final Victory in Current Concussion Lawsuits
  In more big news for WWE, The Obse
  
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• Major Spoilers For Lucha Underground Season 4; Top Star Sacrificed to the Gods & New Champions Crowned

  29-03-2018 16:02
  Lucha Underground taped their season four “Ultima Lucha” finale on March 18th at the new facility in Los Angeles. Obviously this goes without saying, but the following report contains *MAJOR SPOILERS* for future episodes of the show that don’t even have an air date yet – proceed at your own risk!
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  Still with us?
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, one of the major names Lucha Underground will be pushing as a top star in season four is Jake Hager, who
  
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• PROGRESS Wrestling Announce NOLA Show Names, Reveal Matches & Mick Foley Wishes Company Good Luck

  29-03-2018 16:01
  With just over a week to go until the first show, PROGRESS Wrestling has begun making announcements in regards to its WWE WrestleMania 34 weekend shows in New Orleans.
  PROGRESS has officially revealed the names of both shows, which have a hilarious play on words in regards to New Orleans.
  The 6 April show will be called- Mardi GrapsThe 7 April show will be named- Bourbon Is Also A Biscuit
  Many top names in the wrestling world have been confirmed for the shows including Travis Banks, Toni Storm,
  
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• Jaw-Dropping Mustafa Ali Moments (Video), Most Watched WWE Network Shows, How Old Is Michael Hayes?

  29-03-2018 15:50
  WWE has released the above video.
  Check out the incredible high-flying ability of Mustafa Ali, one of the most exciting Superstars in the Cruiserweight division.
  In related news, Ali celebrated his 32nd birthday yesterday, and the following was posted on Twitter:“Even if I have to stomp out the heart of #205Live…that’s what’s going to have to happen.”@CedricAlexander and @MustafaAliWWE are pulling no punches on the road to their @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship mat
  
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• Joe Hendry On Balancing Pro and Amateur Wrestling, Zack Sabre Jr. Confirmed For Defiant Show, Walter Wants PROGRESS Title

  29-03-2018 15:16
  British independent and amateur wrestler, Joe Hendry spoke with Team Scotland ahead of the commonwealth games, where he discussed balancing professional wrestling with amateur wrestling. Below are some highlights from the interview:
  Combining them both:
  “I wanted to be in this sport and to be taken seriously as an amateur wrestler. Pro wrestling is built around the roots of freestyle, so I feel they complement each other and this has given me a better understanding around the roots and fun
  
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