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• View From The Capitol #5: Mystery Dream Match Theater 3000 Updates, Capitol TV Launching In Twin Cities & Suburban Chicago, More

  11-04-2018 23:50 via mandatory.com
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  With just a little over two weeks away from our return to Hoboken, there is a lot going on in the world of Capitol Wrestling!
  On the 53rd edition of Capitol Wrestling Television:The second year of Capitol Wrestling Television kicks off with two major matches!
  First in the finals of the gauntlet to decide the number one contenders for the Capitol Wrestling Tag Team Titles, Nyla rose and Rump Thump look to continue their winning ways against The Perfect Strangers.
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• Live Crowd Aims Chant at Sleeping 205 Live Fan (Video), Brandi Rhodes Unhappy w/ Bullet Club Status, HHH On Nicholas

  11-04-2018 23:44
  A fan at last night’s WWE Smackdown tapings apparently fell asleep during 205 Live, and below is a video of both the fan and other members of the live crowd directing a “he’s alive” chant at the sleeping fan:HE’S NOT DEAD! #205Live pic.twitter.com/CpXuh1h2OG
  — Catch Au Quotidien (@OfficielCAQ) April 11, 2018Brandi Rhodes Not Happy w/ Bullet Club Status
  After Cody Rhodes noted on Twitter that Bullet Club has a new shirt available promoting the club recruiting b
  
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• The Bella Twins Tease A Cena/Nikki v Bryan/Brie Mixed Tag Match At WrestleMania AXXESS Session (Video)

  11-04-2018 23:34 via mandatory.com
  The Bella Twins have released the above footage from their WWE WrestleMania 34 AXXESS Q&A via their official YouTube channel.
  During the Q&A they are asked about their interest in a Cena/Nikki v Bryan/Brie mixed tag match. You can find the their comments transcribed below.
  Related: The Bella Twins Shed Pounds Using Lifesum App
  NB: I would love that!
  BB: Would you?
  NB: Oh, you know I would! Well, you know you would lose.
  BB: Oh yeah?
  NB: Yup.
  BB: Actually, I remember four years ago
  
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• ROH TV Ep 342 Recap: Taven v Cody v Daniels, Coleman’s Pulpit w/ Jay Lethal, Punishiment v Taylor, More

  11-04-2018 23:07 via mandatory.com
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  ROH Wrestling: Episode #342Sam’s Town Live – Las Vegas, NVAir Date: April 9, 2018On Commentary: Ian Riccaboni & Colt CabanaRecap Provided By: Dominic DeAngelo (@DominicDeAngelo)
  The show kicks off with the big Shane Taylor walking out. Ian plugs Shane’s move “The One-Hitter Quitter.” Next out comes Punishment Martinez. Colt and Ian are hyping this puppy as the “Battle of The Big Boys.” Tale of the Tape has Punishment at 6&
  
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• Kenny Omega Responds to Roman Reigns Claim, Intros for Andre the Giant & Finn Balor WWE Network Collections (Video)

  11-04-2018 22:55
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Get a preview of the “Finn Bálor: Worldwide Sensation” collection, available this Monday, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.
  Get a preview of the “Andre The Giant” collection available exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.
  
  Kenny Omega Responds to Roman Reigns
  As noted, Roman Reigns Tweeted last night reacting to the announcement that he will challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Title a
  
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• Shinsuke Tells Fans To ‘Worry Not About My Words…’; Finn Balor & Andre WWE Network Collection Previews

  11-04-2018 22:52 via mandatory.com
  Shinsuke Tells Fans To ‘Worry Not About My Words…’
  Shinsuke Nakamura has released the following on-line:Real emotion is beyond description. Worry not about my words, you will see my actions and feel the vibe.I will continue to express my art. Always. pic.twitter.com/Uc5MU3xTFl
  — Shinsuke Nakamura (@ShinsukeN) April 11, 2018Related: Which WWE Superstars Want To Leave SmackDown? (Video)
  Finn Balor & Andre WWE Network Collection Previews
  WWE has released the follo
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Becomes the Most-Watched Episode of 2018

  11-04-2018 22:36
  As noted, this week’s WWE Raw viewership saw a huge viewership increase following WrestleMania 34, as the show averaged 3.921 million viewers according to ShowBuzz Daily. This week’s WWE Raw viewership was way up from last week’s 3.357 million viewership average for the final Raw before WrestleMania, and was the second most watched show of the year, behind Raw 25.
  This week’s edition of WWE Smackdown, which offered final WrestleMania 34 fallout, new talent debuts in
  
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• Triple H Congratulates NXT Superstars On RAW & SD Debuts; Brie v Lilly Singh Arm Wrestling Match

  11-04-2018 22:34 via mandatory.com
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  Triple H Congratulates NXT Superstars On RAW/SD Debuts
  Triple H has just shared the following on Twitter:No @WWE debut is a given…how you take your spot is up to you. Tag team dominance, eclipsing the competition, or a conga line with the greatest fans in the world … the opportunity is all there. Congratulations @WWEEmberMoon @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE @WWENoWayJose#WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/mP5zMN8DgJ
  — Triple H (@TripleH) April 11, 2018Related: Triple H A
  
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• WATCH: VOW’s WrestleMania 34 Reaction Show; PPV Breakdown, Talent Debuts, Special Guest Scott Fishman, More

  11-04-2018 22:30
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode from today in the video player above.
  On this week’s VOW, Chris and Nick present the WrestleMania 34 reaction show, featuring complete thoughts on Sunday night’s PPV, as well as a rundown of all the surprises and talent debuts this week.
  Tonight’s show also features special guest Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald, as Fishman joins Chris an
  
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• LIVE NOW: VOW’s WrestleMania 34 Reaction Show; PPV Breakdown, Talent Debuts, Special Guest Scott Fishman, More

  11-04-2018 22:30
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above.
  On this week’s VOW, Chris and Nick present the WrestleMania 34 reaction show, featuring complete thoughts on Sunday night’s PPV, as well as a rundown of all the surprises and talent debuts this week.
  Tonight’s show also features special guest Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald, as Fishman joins Ch
  
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• The Rock Hosting HQ Trivia Today; Fan Falls Asleep At WWE Event After In New Orleans (Video)

  11-04-2018 22:09 via mandatory.com
  The Rock Hosting HQ Trivia Today
  The Rock as part of the press tour for his new movie ‘Rampage’, is hosting HQ Trivia today to give away $300,000 to players watching and playing along on the popular mobile app:Literally walking downstairs right now to host @hqtrivia’s biggest game ever and I’m giving away $300,000… literally right now. Grab your phone and let’s rollhttps://t.co/5DTZR0BcPO
  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 11, 2018RELATED: The Case
  
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• Unseen Footage of Bobby Lashley’s WWE Return, Dixie Carter Comments On Lashley, Nakamura On His Recent Actions

  11-04-2018 22:05
  WWE has released the above video.
  Experience Bobby Lashley’s jaw-dropping post-WrestleMania return to WWE from a whole new perspective.
  Dixie Carter Comments On Lashley
  in related news, Bobby Lashley commented on his WWE return with the following Tweet, and former TNA President Dixie Carter also commented on Twitter:Monday was just the beginning of my return. I didn’t come back to @WWE to wait in line. I came to shake things up!
  — Bobby Lashley (@fightbobby) April 11, 2018
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• Backstage News On Paige Being Made Smackdown GM, Ellsworth On Carmella Win, New Hardy Shirt Released (Photo)

  11-04-2018 21:54
  As seen below, WWE has released a new “Woken Warriors” t-shirt for Matt Hardy:Calling all #WokenWarriors. Get your new @MATTHARDYBRAND tee at #WWEShop now & commence deletion! #WWE #MattHardyhttps://t.co/k8iDXN0ccJ pic.twitter.com/8WdZFbGwWY
  — WWEShop.com (@WWEShop) April 11, 2018Backstage News On Paige Being Made Smackdown GM
  A fan asked Dave Meltzer on Twitter who made the decision for Paige to be the new Smackdown GM, and Meltzer responded by saying the call came from Vi
  
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• Impact Media Call feat. Austin Aries Talking Redemption, WWE’s TNA Name Drop, El Patron’s Departure, More (Highlights & Full Audio)

  11-04-2018 21:40 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released the full audio from today’s Impact Wrestling Media Call featuring Impact Grand Champion Austin Aries.
  You can find some of our live tweeted highlights from the call in this post. The full audio can be found in the embedded player at the top of this post or via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  Related: Impact Wrestling’s Moose on Athletes as Activists, Legends Being Critical Of Current Stars, Issues With Sami Callihan, More.@AustinAries starts the
  
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• Corbin Sees ‘Potential Victims’ in Superstar Shakeup; Unseen Angles Of Lashley’s Raw Return (Video)

  11-04-2018 21:30 via mandatory.com
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  Baron Corbin Sees ‘Potential Victims’ in Superstar Shakeup
  Baron Corbin tweeted the following today:It makes no difference to me, #RAW or #SDLive all i see is potential victims #eod pic.twitter.com/zlgndtMtgU
  — Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) April 11, 2018RELATED: Lashley Says He ‘Didn’t Come Back To Wait In Line’; Top 10 Smackdown Live Moments (Video)
  Unseen Angles Of Bobby Lashley’s WWE Return (Video)
  WWE posted the
  
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• Two High-Flying Stars Leave Lucha Underground

  11-04-2018 21:15 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider highlighted the news today Angelico and Jack Evans leaving Lucha Underground.
  Both wrestlers confirmed the news with the following tweets:I would like to announce that I have decided to part ways with Lucha Underground. I would also like to say thank you to everyone at the company forthe pleasure of the last three seasons.Now it is time to take another leap of faith. pic.twitter.com/7Lp1iBRgJU
  — Angelico (@AngelicoAAA) April 11, 2018
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• Rusev Tells The Undertaker to ‘Bury’ Him, Former WWE Writer Fires Back At Fans Critical of Finn Balor’s ‘Mania Entrance

  11-04-2018 20:59
  As noted, The Undertaker will be competing in a Casket Match against Rusev at the April 27th WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event, and The Bulgarian Brute Tweeted the following, seeming to predict a loss to the Dead Man:Bury me softly, Brother https://t.co/IWnBvL20Ez
  — RusevFromRusevDay (@RusevBUL) April 11, 2018
  The above Tweet comes on the heels of Rusev posting several rather cryptic comments following his losses at WrestleMania 34 and on Smackdown this week.
  Former WWE Writer Fires Back At
  
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• Jerry Lawler Suffered A Stroke; Details On Health Scare

  11-04-2018 20:35 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider reported today that Jerry ‘the King’ Lawler suffered a stroke last month.
  The entire ordeal was described in detail recently on his ‘Dinner With The King’ podcast by Lawler himself and his co-host Glenn Moore.
  The following episode description shares more:
  Lawler suffered a stroke at his home on March 21 while with his fiance, Lauryn, and was unable to speak for almost three days. His face was also sagging on one side. He then w
  
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• WATCH: Hulk Hogan Reveals He Did Not Know How His WrestleMania 3 Match Would Finish

  11-04-2018 20:29
  Last night, HBO premiered the new documentary “Andre the Giant”, and HBO has been releasing movie clips and bonus scenes following last night’s premiere.
  In the clip above, Hulk Hogan explains his classic match against Andre the Giant at WrestleMania 3, which ended with Hogan bodyslamming Andre, then hitting the leg drop for the pin fall victory.
  Hogan reveals that the match went exactly the way it had been “written down”, noting, “we started the match, and ou
  
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• Ric Flair Recalls Andre the Giant Drinking Moment, The Rock On Morning Show, WWE Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  11-04-2018 20:19
  WWE has released the above video.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  The Rock On Morning Show
  As seen in the video below, The Rock appeared on today’s edition of “Good Morning America” to discuss his new movie “Rampage” opening this weekend:Dwayne @TheRock Johnson goes one-on-one with @michaelstrahan LIVE talking @rampagethemovie, his growing family, and much m
  
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• 4/11 IMPACT Media Call: Austin Aries Talks Redemption Main Event, Alberto’s Release, Mania Weekend, ROH & More

  11-04-2018 19:59
  IMPACT Wrestling held its weekly conference call with members of the pro wrestling media this afternoon, hosted by none other than the IMPACT World Champion Austin Aries! The self-proclaimed “Belt Collector” discussed his upcoming match against Pentagon and Fenix at IMPACT Redemption, plans changing after Alberto el Patron was fired in New Orleans, WrestleMania weekend, his vegan lifestyle and more.
  Check out the video above.
  Live updates:Austin Aries will face Pentagon Jr. and Rey F
  
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• 4/11 IMPACT Media Call: Austin Aries Talks Redemption Main Event, Alberto’s Release, Kurt Angle Remark, ROH & More

  11-04-2018 19:59
  IMPACT Wrestling held its weekly conference call with members of the pro wrestling media this afternoon, hosted by none other than the IMPACT World Champion Austin Aries! The self-proclaimed “Belt Collector” discussed his upcoming match against Pentagon and Fenix at IMPACT Redemption, plans changing after Alberto el Patron was fired in New Orleans, WrestleMania weekend, his vegan lifestyle and more.
  Check out the video above.
  Live updates:Austin Aries will face Pentagon Jr. and Rey F
  
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• Lashley Says He ‘Didn’t Come Back To Wait In Line’; Top 10 Smackdown Live Moments (Video)

  11-04-2018 19:44 via mandatory.com
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  Bobby Lashley Says He ‘Didn’t Come Back To Wait In Line’
  Bobby Lashley posted the following today following his return to WWE earlier this week:Monday was just the beginning of my return. I didn't come back to @WWE to wait in line. I came to shake things up!
  — Bobby Lashley (@fightbobby) April 11, 2018RELATED: Whose Decision Was It For Paige To Be The New Smackdown Live GM?
  Top 10 Smackdown Live Moments (April 10, 2018)
  WWE posted the follo
  
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: The Dust Settles From Takeover, Will RAW & SD Debuts Affect NXT?, More

  11-04-2018 19:36 via mandatory.com
  We encourage you to begin your discussion about tonight’s NXT in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  Tonight’s episode of NXT was filmed at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA.
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:The dust settles from NXT TakeOver: New Orleans
  Kairi Sane battles Lacey Evans with critical momentum at stake
  Heavy Machinery collide with Riddick Moss &
  
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• What Triple Threat Match Is Being Advertised For WWE Extreme Rules?

  11-04-2018 19:19 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider is reporting today that local advertising in Pittsburgh, PA for the WWE Extreme Rules show at the PPG Paints Arena on July 15th features WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin.
  Also advertised for the July special event are Roman Reigns, Alexa Bliss, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, Braun Strowman, The New Day, The Usos The Miz, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Asuka, Bray Wyatt, and Matt Hardy.
  RELATED: Aiden Eng
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler Reveals He Suffered a Stroke Last Month

  11-04-2018 19:13
  On the most recent episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ co-hosts Jerry “The King” Lawler, with his co-host Glenn Moore, talks about his medical emergency two weeks before WrestleMania weekend.
  Lawler suffered a stroke at his home on March 21 while with his fiancé, Lauryn, and was unable to speak for almost three days. His face was also sagging on one side. He then woke up on Saturday morning 100% better and able to continue his normal routine of w
  
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• Cathy Kelley On Chris Jericho’s WWE Return (Video), Update On Lashley’s MMA Status, Charlotte On Victories and Defeats

  11-04-2018 18:59
  WWE has released the above video.
  Chris Jericho will return to a WWE ring for the first time since July 2017 to compete in the 50-man Greatest Royal Rumble Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble event.
  Read Also: The Undertaker to Face Smackdown Star In Casket Match at WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
  Update On Lashley’s MMA Status
  After making his surprise return to WWE on Raw this week, a fan on Twitter asked Dave Meltzer if Bobby Lashley is finished with Bellator, the MMA organization for whi
  
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• Two Talents Announce They Are Finished With Lucha Underground, The Young Bucks Comment

  11-04-2018 18:50
  As seen in the Tweets below, Lucha Underground stars Jack Evans and Angelico have announced they are finished with Lucha Underground.proper spelling this time! I have also parted ways with lucha underground https://t.co/Err8ahP00c
  — Jack Evans (@JackEvans711) April 11, 2018
  I would like to announce that I have decided to part ways with Lucha Underground. I would also like to say thank you to everyone at the company for the pleasure of the last three seasons.Now it is time to take another l
  
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• Whose Decision Was It For Paige To Be The New Smackdown Live GM?

  11-04-2018 18:45 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by: Scott McDermott/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  Dave Meltzer has shared the following on Twitter responding to a fan who asked him whose decision it was for Paige to be the new GM of Smackdown Live. According to Meltzer he decision fell on Vince McMahon:Vince McMahon https://t.co/C068lP2ORz
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) April 11, 2018Related: Paige Introduced As New Smackdown General ManagerPaigeCLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard Wor
  
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• Mojo Rawley Chest Slaps Fan at NOLA Bar (Video), Roman Reigns On Upcoming Title Match, Keith Lee On Axxess Match

  11-04-2018 18:41
  WWE Raw star Roman Reigns Tweeted the following comment on his upcoming Universal Title Steel cage match at WWE Greatest Royal Rumble on April 27th:Any show.Any city.Any country.Any opponent.
  I’ll fight. #B2R pic.twitter.com/Skgobxjkva
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) April 10, 2018
  Read Also: The Undertaker to Compete in Casket Match at Greatest Royal Rumble
  Keith Lee On Axxess Match
  WWN Live Champion Keith Lee, who faced NXT star Kassius Ohno in a singles match during WrestleMania
  
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• Aiden English Reacts To Rusev’s Upcoming Casket Match, Cathy Kelley Looks At Jericho’s Impending Return

  11-04-2018 18:37 via mandatory.com
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  Aiden English Reacts To Rusev’s Upcoming Casket Match
  Aiden English has shared the following on Twitter reacting to the news that Rusev will face The Undertaker in a Casket Match at The Greatest Royal Rumble:…even the dead rise on #RusevDay https://t.co/497hmnvvvq
  — Aiden English (@WWEDramaKing) April 11, 2018Related: Undertaker Announced For Casket Match At Greatest Royal Rumble, Opponent Revealed
  Cathy Kelley Looks At Jericho&rsq
  
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• NXT TV Tapings Tonight, Pre-Sale Code for WWE Extreme Rules, Top Talents Advertised, 2003 Royal Rumble Video

  11-04-2018 18:30
  WWE has released the above video.
  In one of the most shocking moments in WWE history, John Cena returns unannounced from an injury as the 30th entrant in the Royal Rumble Match: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  NXT TV Tapings Tonight
  NXT will be holding a round of post-Takeover TV tapings tonight at Full Sail University. We will have complete spoiler results posted on the site beginning at 7pm EST tonight.
  Pre-Sale Code for WWE Extreme Rules PPV
  As we noted earlier today, local adverti
  
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• What Happened After SmackDown Live Tapings?, Royal Rumble 2008 Full Match (Video)

  11-04-2018 17:55 via mandatory.com
  What Happened After SmackDown Live Tapings?
  The dark main event after the SmackDown Live and 205 Live tapings saw Shinsuke Nakamura face Dolph Ziggler. The crowd cheered Nakamura as he beat Ziggler after a Kinshasa.The guy who fell asleep cost @HEELZiggler the dark match against @ShinsukeN #SmackdownAfterMania pic.twitter.com/Echs7NRaIl
  — Doug (@HalfBloodCajun) April 11, 2018RELATED: Shinsuke Nakamura Says He’s ‘Sorry’ For Attack On AJ Styles
  Royal Rumble 2008 Full
  
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• Brandi Rhodes Wants To Join The Bullet Club, Carmella Gets Custom Side Plates (Video)

  11-04-2018 17:09 via mandatory.com
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  Brandi Rhodes Wants To Join The Bullet Club
  It looks like the Bullet Club could have a new member soon. Cody‘s wife Brandi Rhodes took to Twitter earlier today asking Cody to let her in the Bullet Club:Hi. I’m YOUR WIFE. I’ve been really helpful. I took a V-Trigger for you. My back STILL hurts: LET ME IN THE MUFUGGIN’ CLUB! Pleasehttps://t.co/gid6uilSeh
  — Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) April 11, 2018RELATED: Cody Rhodes
  
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• LIVE at 5pm EST: VOW’s WrestleMania 34 Reaction Show; Full PPV Breakdown, Special Guest Scott Fishman and More

  11-04-2018 16:58
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above.
  On this week’s VOW, Chris and Nick present the WrestleMania 34 reaction show, featuring complete thoughts on Sunday night’s PPV, as well as a rundown of all the surprises and talent debuts this week.
  Tonight’s show also features special guest Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald, as Fishman joins Ch
  
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• Bayley Shares An Amazing Story Of The Iconic Duo, Mauro Ranallo’s Priceless Reactions To NXT TakeOver (Video)

  11-04-2018 16:44 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Card Subject to Change Podcast
  Bayley Shares An Amazing Story Of The Iconic Duo
  Following the Iconic Duo’s SmackDown debut, former RAW Women’s Champion Bayley shared a story from when the Kay and Royce first moved to the United States:When these two got signed and moved to America, they were sleeping on my apartment floor in Orlando for a few weeks until they could get their feet on the ground. So proud to see how far they’ve come, they sacrificed so much to have
  
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• Mauro Ranallo Jumps Out Of His Seat During NXT Takeover (Video), Lilian Garcia – Paige Note, Carmella On ‘Haters’

  11-04-2018 16:37
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Mauro Ranallo’s priceless reactions during NXT Takeover New Orleans this past weekend:
  Mamma mia! Watch The Voice of NXT jump out of his seat as he takes in the action of TakeOver: New Orleans.
  Lilian Garcia On Paige
  WWE star Paige, who announced her retirement from in-ring action on Raw this week, and was then named the new GM of Smackdown Live this week, will be appearing on Lilian Garcia’s “Chasing Glory” podcast:Yay @RealPai
  
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• Possible Spoiler On Top WWE Star Moving In Superstar Shakeup, Bubba Ray Dudley Comments On Nakamura’s Heel Turn

  11-04-2018 16:27
  According to PWInsider.com, local advertisements for the June 10th WWE Smackdown Live event in Tupelo, MS are listing Asuka as amongst the names appearing, which could be an indication that The Empress is headed to Smackdown in the Superstar Shakeup next week. It’s always worth noting WWE cards are subject to change at all times.
  Below is the official announcement from the arena website:
  You’ll see WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin in a Triple Threat
  
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• Major Title Match Being Advertised for This Year’s WWE Extreme Rules PPV (Possible Spoiler)

  11-04-2018 16:13
  According to fans on social media, local advertisements in the Pittsburgh area have been listing a main event of AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura vs Baron Corbin in a Triple Threat WWE Title match at WWE Extreme Rules this year.
  This year’s Extreme Rules PPV takes place on July 15th at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, and if the local advertisements are indeed accurate, we also now know three top names who will not be moving brands in next week’s WWE Superstar Shakeup.Main event jus
  
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• Trish Stratus Praises SmackDown Star, Iconic Duo Comment On SmackDown Debut (Video)

  11-04-2018 16:08 via mandatory.com
  TORONTO, ON – JULY 18: Trish Stratus attends the Dave Thomas And The Second City Present “Take Off, EH!” An All-Star Benefit For Jake Thomas And Spinal Cord Injury Ontarioon July 18, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Trish Stratus
  Trish Stratus Praises SmackDown Star
  Former WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus had a lot of praise reserved for new SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella. Stratus met Carmella during Mania
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer On Trying to Outdrink Andre the Giant, ‘Jumanji’ Hits Major Milestone, Carmella Reacts to Criticism

  11-04-2018 16:06
  According to Deadline.com, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has officially become Sony’s highest grossing film ever at the domestic box office, as the movie is set to make a $305.7 million profit for the studio. With its current totals, “Jumanji” beats Sony’s reigning domestic box office leader, “Spider-Man”, which held the top spot for 16 years.
  Carmella Reacts to Criticism
  As seen in the Tweet belo
  
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• Bayley On The IIconics Sleeping On Her Floor, Preview Ronda Rousey On TV Show Tonight (Video), Lacey Evans Note

  11-04-2018 15:48
  E! has released the above preview for tonight’s new episode of “Hollywood Medium” featuring Ronda Rousey.
  The WWE star fights back tears recalling the loss of her father, who took his life when she was 8 years old. Watch it on “Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry”.
  Bayley On The IIconics Sleeping On Her Floor
  Following the Iconic Duo’s WWE main roster debut on Smackdown this week, WWE Raw star Bayley Tweeted the following:When these two got signed and moved to A
  
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• Carmella Takes A Shot At Her Haters, Are The Usos Ready For The Bludgeon Brothers? (Video)

  11-04-2018 15:45 via mandatory.com
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  Carmella Takes A Shot At Her Haters
  New SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella took to Twitter earlier this morning to send a message to her haters:Good morning, haters! Remember when y’all said I would fail my cash in, never be champ or have a successful career? Well, EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT! MELLA IS MONEY, BABY!pic.twitter.com/O92PIyMm5F
  — MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) April 11, 2018RELATED: The Iconic Duo Debuts On WWE Smackdown, N
  
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• Top RAW Superstar Headed To SmackDown After Shake-Up? (Possible spoilers)

  11-04-2018 15:35 via mandatory.com
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  According to the event page at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississipi, it looks like Asuka could be headed to the SmackDown roster after the Superstar Shake-Up. The event takes place on June 10th 2018.
  Others Superstars being advertised other than Asuka include The Usos, Bobby Roode, Randy Orton, Becky Lynch, Charlotte, Shinsuke Nakamura and WWE Champion AJ Styles. This also suggests that Charlotte could remain on SmackDown after next week’s Shake-Up.
  RELATED: 
  
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• Tonight’s WWE NXT Preview; Takeover Fallout, How Will Main Roster Debuts Affect NXT?, Two Matches Announced

  11-04-2018 15:23
  Tonight, WWE Network will be airing the post-Takeover New Orleans edition of WWE NXT at 8pm EST.
  As noted, NXT taped Kairi Sane vs Lacey Evans and Heavy Machinery vs Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli prior to Takeover last Saturday, and those matches will air on NXT tonight.
  As always, ProWrestling.com will be presenting complete, LIVE coverage of WWE NXT beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!
  Additionally, WWE.com has issued the following preview for tonight’s NXT, which
  
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• Rusev Says ‘Maybe It’s Time for a Change’, Charlotte Comments On Title Loss, WWE Hall of Famer Congratulates Carmella

  11-04-2018 15:14
  Following both his loss at WrestleMania 34 and his loss on WWE Smackdown last night, Rusev Tweeted the following comments. As noted, it was announced moments ago that Rusev will be facing The Undertaker in a Casket Match at the upcoming Greatest Royal Rumble match.It’s still #RusevDay to us
  — RusevFromRusevDay (@RusevBUL) April 9, 2018
  Is it still #RusevDay
  — RusevFromRusevDay (@RusevBUL) April 11, 2018
  Enough is enough….. maybe it’s time for a change.
  — Ruse
  
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• The McMahons & Steve Austin Backstage at Raw 25 (Video), Nakamura In-Action After 205 Live, How Old is Goldust?

  11-04-2018 14:55
  After WWE 205 Live went off the air last night, Shinsuke Nakamura came out and faced Dolph Ziggler in the dark match main event of the night. Nakamura won the match via pinfall after hitting the Kinshasa.The guy who fell asleep cost @HEELZiggler the dark match against @ShinsukeN #SmackdownAfterMania pic.twitter.com/Echs7NRaIl
  — Doug (@HalfBloodCajun) April 11, 2018
  Nakamura def Ziggler after 205 live; Becky Lynch def Ruby Riott prior to smackdown
  — Colten Philpott (@col10_1samifan) A
  
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• Breaking News: The Undertaker to Face Smackdown Star In Casket Match at WWE Greatest Royal Rumble

  11-04-2018 14:45
  WWE has announced that The Undertaker will face Rusev in a Casket Match at the upcoming Greatest Royal Rumble event taking place on April 27th in Saudi Arabia.
  Below is the updated card, which will also feature The Usos challenging The Bludgeon Brothers for the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Titles, as announced on Smackdown Live this week:
  WWE Universal Title Steel Cage Match:-Brock Lesnar (c) vs Roman Reigns
  WWE Raw Tag Team Title Match:-The Bar vs The Winners of Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt vs The Reviv
  
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• Undertaker Announced For Casket Match At Greatest Royal Rumble, Opponent Revealed

  11-04-2018 14:36 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
  WWE have announced that The Undertaker will face Rusev at the Greatest Royal Rumble in a casket match. The Greatest Royal Rumble will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 27th and will be available on the Network.
  The last casket match Undertaker took part in was at Survivor Series 2008 where he beat Big Show.
  RELATED: Underdog Superstar Hoping For Upset At Greatest Rumble CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 21: WWE Superstar Mark William Calaway aka The Undertaker a
  
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• Which WWE Superstars Want To Leave SmackDown? (Video), Charlotte Comments On Losing Her Title

  11-04-2018 14:26 via mandatory.com
  Which WWE Superstars Want To Leave SmackDown?
  The Superstar Shake-Up takes place next week on RAW and SmackDown. WWE released the following video of SmackDown Superstars on their official YouTube Channel:
  From The Usos to Baron Corbin to new the newly debuted IIconics, the Superstars of SmackDown give their thoughts on next week’s two-day WWE Superstar Shake-up.RELATED: The Iconic Duo Debuts On WWE Smackdown
   
  Charlotte Comments On Losing Her Title
  Charlotte Flair lost the Smack
  
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