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• Hot Takes and Hot Tags: WWE Needs to Ditch the Hall of Fame Ceremony, and Welcome Back the Slammys

  16-04-2018 23:57
  On April 6th, WWE held its annual Hall of Fame ceremony at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The likes of Goldberg, the Dudley Boyz, Ivory, Jeff Jarrett and others were given the opportunity to reflect on their lives in wrestling and thank the individuals who impacted their careers the most. The event is presented as an emotional experience to celebrate wrestling’s history two days before making new history during WrestleMania weekend. For many wrestlers, managers and the
  
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• Samoa Joe On Why He Thinks He’ll Be Moved To SD Live, Mojo Rawley ‘Who’s Going To Make Me The Better Offer?’

  16-04-2018 23:55 via mandatory.com
  Samoa Joe On Why He Thinks He’ll Be Moved To SD Live
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Samoa Joe on why he believes a potential move to SmackDown LIVE would be connected to Universal Champion Brock Lesnar.Related: Samoa Joe Returns On RAW, Issues Challenge For WWE Backlash
  Mojo Rawley ‘Who’s Going To Make Me The Better Offer’
  Mojo Rawley has shared the following video on-line:? ? My phone has been ringing off the hook. Who’s going to make the bette
  
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• Daniel Bryan Reveals Which Brand He Wants To Be On Following RAW & Smackdown Live’s Superstar Shakeup

  16-04-2018 23:48 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Backstage at Raw, The “Yes!” Man hopes he remains on Team Blue as the Superstar Shake-up approaches.Related: RAW & Smackdown Live Superstars Unite For ‘The Best Of Both Worlds’ Music Video Ahead Of Superstar ShakeupDaniel BryanBEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: Wrestler Daniel Bryan attends the WWE SummerSlam VIP party at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 15, 2013 in Beverly Hill
  
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• RAW & Smackdown Live Superstars Unite For ‘The Best Of Both Worlds’ Music Video Ahead Of Shakeup

  16-04-2018 23:44 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Team Red and Team Blue combine forces to bring you the best of both brands on every pay-per-view, every month, only on WWE Network.RAW Preview & Discussion Thread: The Superstar Shakeup Kicks Off, Tag Team Eliminator Finals, MoreSuperstars Attend Make-A-Wish EventNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles (R) poses with a wish kid at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observ
  
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• WWE Reveals Format For Greatest Royal Rumble Match, WWE Reportedly Considering Announce Team Changes

  16-04-2018 23:33
  According to Justin Barrasso, the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble match will indeed be formatted the same as the annual Royal Rumble match, with WWE stars entering the match at timed intervals, as opposed to everyone starting in the ring at one time.Confirmed with #WWE: Saudi Arabia’s Greatest Royal Rumble match will have a Royal Rumble format with separate entrances, as opposed to a battle royal with all competitors starting in the ring.
  — Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) April 16, 2018
  
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• Kurt Angle Reveals Injury Heading into WrestleMania 34, Current Raw Roster MVPs, Rousey Proving People Wrong

  16-04-2018 23:23
  WWE Raw GM Kurt Angle recently spoke with USA Today and below are some interview highlights:
  On current WWE Raw MVPs that he would not want to lose:
  There are a lot of guys. I think the most dependable were Seth Rollins, The Miz, and Dean Ambrose until Dean got injured. I also really enjoyed Finn Balor’s year, I just don’t think that we’ve given him the opportunity for the world title, but that will change in the future.
  But the MVP this year, and maybe fans will disagree
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer Heading To Saudi Arabia For Greatest Royal Rumble

  16-04-2018 22:54 via mandatory.com
  PWInisder.com is reporting that WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be joining the crew of WWE Superstars heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for The Greatest Royal Rumble.
  No official role has been announced for Booker T but it’s worth noting that WWE will be doing a The Greatest Royal Rumble Kick-Off Show.
  You can find WWE’s official preview for the Kick-Off Show, which does not mention Booker, by clicking HERE
  Related: Booker T Teases His New Job In Pro SportsBooker THOUSTON,TX
  
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• Returning Superstar Reportedly Backstage At RAW (Possible Spoiler)

  16-04-2018 22:44 via mandatory.com
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 02: WWE wrestler Big Cass takes a cellphone photo when he attends the Buffalo Bills at New York Jets game at MetLife Stadium on November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/WireImage)
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Big Cass is backstage for tonight’s Superstar Shakeup edition of Monday Night RAW in Hartford, CT.
  They also note that he was cleared to return to in-ring action for WWE, following his ACL injury, several weeks ago.
  
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• Another ‘Big’ Name Backstage For WWE RAW Tonight *Possible Spoiler*

  16-04-2018 22:44
  We previously reported that former NXT Champion Drew McIntyre is backstage in Hartford for tonight’s all-hands-on-deck edition of WWE RAW, in addition to the entire Smackdown roster in anticipation of the Superstar Shakeup. It looks like you can add the previously injured Big Cass to that list as well, according to the latest from PWInsider.com.
  Cass has been on the bench since shortly after last year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view where he suffered a torn ACL. It was originally thought t
  
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• Goldberg On If Asuka’s Streak Ending Was Done Properly, His Relationship With Brock Lesnar, Possible WWE Return

  16-04-2018 22:02
  WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg recently spoke with The New York Post, and below are some interview highlights.
  On a possible WWE return:
  “If I never stepped in the ring again, I’m content, dude,” Goldberg said in a phone interview. “I’m completely at peace. I really am. Would I like to do it again? Who knows. It would have to be the right fit. I’d love to do it again for my son [Gage]. Let’s be honest. Everybody knows that. But at the end of the day, you hav
  
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• Goldberg Shares What Could Bring Him Back To Action; WWE Wishes Happy Birthday To Former RAW GM

  16-04-2018 21:52 via mandatory.com
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  Goldberg Shares What Could Bring Him Back To Action
  Goldberg spoke with the New York Post today where he shared how his most recent WWE run affected his life and what could lure him back to the ring:
  “If I never stepped in the ring again, I’m content, dude,” Goldberg said in a phone interview. “I’m completely at peace. I really am. Would I like to do it again? Who knows. It would have to be the right fit. I’d love to do it
  
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• Eric Young Posts Cryptic Tweet Ahead of Superstar Shakeup, WWE Star Nearing Return From Injury, ‘Ride Along’ Clip

  16-04-2018 21:45
  WWE has released the above video previewing tonight’s new episode of “Ride Along”.
  Tag along with The New Day as they have fun eating while on the road on WWE Ride Along: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  WWE Star Nearing Return From Injury
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, injured WWE star Alicia Fox is nearing a return to the ring, and has a few more weeks until she will be medically cleared. Fox has been out of action since sustaining an injury prior t
  
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• How Was Viewership for ‘Andre the Giant’ Premiere?, Mickie James Music Video, Hall of Famer Launches T-Shirt Store

  16-04-2018 21:38
  Above is the music video for Mickie James’ new single.
  Music video by Mickie James performing Left Right Left. (C) 2018 SMG Records
  How Was Viewership for ‘Andre the Giant’ Premiere?
  According to PWInsider.com, the premiere of the new “Andre the Giant” documentary on HBO averaged 930,000 in its initial airing on Tuesday, April 10th. The replay of the movie that same night took in an additional 275,000 viewers.
  Hall of Famer Launches T-Shirt Store
  As seen below, Pro
  
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• Asuka Colorfully Teases Superstar Shakeup; The New Day Goof Around On ‘Road Trip’ (Video)

  16-04-2018 21:17 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone
  Asuka Colorfully Teases Superstar Shakeup
  Asuka tweeted the following tease for the Superstar Shakeup:Red #RAW or Blue #SmackDown #SuperstarShakeUp #WWE pic.twitter.com/Ce82kEHRKs
  — ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) April 16, 2018RELATED: Is Now A Good Time To Invest In WWE Stock?; Six Things To Know Before RAW (Video)
  The New Day Goof Around On ‘Road Trip’
  WWE released the following video:
  Tag along with The New Day as they have f
  
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• NJPW Legend Signed For ROH’s War Of The Worlds Tour In May

  16-04-2018 20:59 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Ring Of Honor Wrestling today announced that New Japan Pro Wrestling legend Jushin Thunder Liger has been signed to appear on the upcoming ‘War Of The Worlds’ Tour in May:Jushin "Thunder" Liger signed for War Of The Worlds Tour in May! #ROHWOTW
  Lowell, MA
  Toronto, ON
  Royal Oak, MI
  Chicago, IL
  Learn more: https://t.co/Yoj0TKJS1c pic.twitter.com/qNN8erJK2p
  — ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) April 16, 2018RELATED: New Japan Need To Watch (4/14
  
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• Is CM Punk’s Next UFC Opponent Preparing To Finish His MMA Career? (Video)

  16-04-2018 20:43 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  CM Punk‘s next UFC opponent Mike ‘The Truth’ Johnson spoke with TMZ Sports today and was asked if he is preparing to end Punk’s career on June 9th:RELATED: Vegas Odds For CM Punk’s Second UFC Fight; WWE Posts Kid Rock’s Official Entrance Video CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 07: Phil CM Punk Brooks holds an open workout session for fans and media at Gateway Plaza outside Quicken Loans Arena September 7
  
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• How Many Watched ‘Andre The Giant’?; Impact Hypes Lucha Undeground Stars In Triple Threat Match (Video)

  16-04-2018 20:15 via mandatory.com
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  How Many Watched ‘Andre The Giant’?
  PWInsider is reporting today that last Tuesday’s debut of the Andre the Giant documentary on HBO drew 930,000 overnight viewers with a replay on Thursday bringing in 275,000.
  The documentary which has earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, is now available on-demand through the HBO GO app.
  RELATED: RAW Preview & Discussion Thread: The Superstar Shakeup Kicks Off, Tag Team Eliminator Finals, More
  Impact Hyp
  
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• Is Now A Good Time To Invest In WWE Stock?; Six Things To Know Before RAW (Video)

  16-04-2018 19:48 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Alpha Entertainment
  Is Now A Good Time To Invest In WWE Stock?
  Ledger Gazette reported that the average rating for WWE stock is a ‘buy’.
  We have included an excerpt from their report below:
  WWE (NYSE:WWE) has earned an average rating of “Buy” from the fifteen brokerages that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and ten have issued a buy recommendation on t
  
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• Matt Hardy On Facing The Revival, Heath Slater’s Kids Are Ready for the Shakeup, Injured WWE Star Reportedly at Raw

  16-04-2018 19:26
  As noted, Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt will be facing The Revival on WWE Raw tonight, with the winning team earning a shot at the Raw Tag Team Titles against The Bar at Greatest Royal Rumble.
  Matt Hardy has commented on tonight’s match with the following:On #RAW tonight, Revival, courtesy of The DELETERS of WORLDS.. Your dream of winning the #TagTeamEliminator & PROCURING The Tag Team Titles of the World..
  It’s OVAH! pic.twitter.com/PikpbjjvwO
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBR
  
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• Is Rusev Backstage At RAW For The Superstar Shakeup?

  16-04-2018 19:21 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images
  PWInsider is reporting that Rusev is in Hartford, Connecticut, which hosts tonight’s RAW.
  Last week’s Smackdown Live featured Rusev losing a Number 1 Contender’s Match for the United States Championship against Randy Orton and Bobby Roode.
  RELATED: WWE’s “Top Ten” Superstar Shake-ups, The Rock’s Most Formidable Movie FoesRusev & LanaDUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Rapper Farid Bang (L-R), wrestler Rus
  
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• RAW Preview & Discussion Thread: The Superstar Shakeup Kicks Off, Tag Team Eliminator Finals, More

  16-04-2018 19:18 via mandatory.com
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  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your RAW discussion in the comments section below, in the WZ Forums or via the WZ Facebook Discussion Group.WrestleZone’s live coverage begins at 7:30 pm EST. Use the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter during RAW and your tweet may be featured right here on the main page of WrestleZone!
  Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW will take place from the XL Center in Hartford, CT.
  Here are WWE.com’s official Quick Hits preview points
  
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• Six Things to Know Before Raw, WWE Stars Play Pop-A-Shot (Videos), Will Raw Stars Appear On Smackdown This Week?

  16-04-2018 19:17
  WWE has released the above video.
  The first night of the 2018 Superstar Shake-up and more gets underway on tonight’s Raw.
  Will Raw Stars Appear On Smackdown This Week?
  As noted, a majority of the WWE Smackdown roster will be backstage for tonight’s WWE Raw as the Superstar Shakeup begins.
  It’s worth noting, however, that the WWE Raw brand embarks on a tour of South Africa this week, so it remains to be seen how many Raw stars will be backstage for tomorrow night’s Smackdo
  
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• Smackdown Champion Teases Jump to Raw, Relive WWE Raw 25 Set to Gizzle Song (Video), News on The IIconics

  16-04-2018 19:07
  WWE has released the above video.
  Take a look back at the Raw 25 event in New York City with Gizzle’s “Get Loud for Me.” Relive more of the historic night on WWE 24: Raw 25, available on demand on the award-winning WWE Network.
  News on The IIconics
  New WWE Smackdown Live roster members The IIconics will be the special guests on this week’s edition of Lilian Garcia’s “Chasing Glory” podcast.
  Smackdown Champion Teases Jump to Raw
  As noted, current WWE titl
  
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• New Report Claims Nikki Bella Is ‘Devastated’ After John Cena Split, Source Says Cena Always ‘Puts Himself First’

  16-04-2018 19:00
  As noted, WWE power couple John Cena and Nikki Bella have announced they are splitting up after 6 years, effectively their engagement which took place inside a WWE ring at WrestleMania 33.
  Since the news broke, Cena has posted two reactions on social media, one on Twitter and one on Instagram, and you can read the reactions at this link.
  People Magazine has since published a new report on the Cena Bella split, noting that Nikki is devastated by the couple’s decision to end their relationsh
  
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• Eric Young Teasing Sanity’s Future?; IMPACT Hypes Triple Threat Main Event (Video)

  16-04-2018 18:55 via mandatory.com
  Eric Young Teasing Sanity’s Future?
  Eric Young took to Twitter this morning to post the following:8 represents change!CHANGE IS WHAT I PREACH!#SANitYiSwE #TWOC @WWENXT @WWE pic.twitter.com/Quv8GJtS1F
  — Eric Young (@TheEricYoung) April 16, 2018Does the “8” stand for 8 p.m. EST? Could we see Sanity show up on the main roster tonight or tomorrow?
  RELATED: SmackDown GM Paige Teases Changes Ahead Of The Superstar Shake-Up
  IMPACT Hypes Triple Threat Main Event
  Impact Wres
  
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• Lucha Underground Match Added to Impact Wrestling Redemption PPV, Scott Steiner On This Week’s Media Call

  16-04-2018 18:43
  Impact Wrestling has announced that Lucha Underground stars Aerostar and Drago will face each other in a singles match at this Sunday night’s Impact Wrestling Redemption PPV.
  Below is the updated Impact Redemption PPV card, and ProWrestling.com will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of the event on April 22nd!
  Impact World Title Triple Threat Match:-Austin Aries (c) vs Pentagon, Jr vs Fenix
  X-Division Championship Match:-Matt Sydal (c) vs Petey Williams
  Impact Knockouts Title
  
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• Nikki Bella Reportedly ‘Heartbroken’ After Break-Up With John Cena; More Details On Split

  16-04-2018 18:36 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by: Mike Coppola/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  People.com is reporting, via a source, that Nikki Bella is “heartbroken” following her break-up with John Cena.
  You can find an excerpt from their report below:
  “She never gave him an ultimatum. He talked a really good game about having changed, about having his priorities straight, about knowing what’s important, and that it was her. But as the day got closer, it was like he just w
  
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• Major League Wrestling To Debut This Friday On BeIN Sports, New WWE Ride Along Tonight

  16-04-2018 18:02 via mandatory.com
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  Major League Wrestling Debuts This Friday On BeIN Sports
  According to PWInsider.com, Major League Wrestling will have it’s debut episode of Major League Wrestling: Fusion on Friday at 8 p.m. EST on several cable outlets. The debut episode will feature MVP, Pentagon Jr., and Shane Strickland. Tony Schiavone will also be on commentary.
  For more details you can read the full article here.
  RELATED: ECW Legend Being Considered For WWE Hall Of Fame Induction In 20
  
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• CM Punk’s UFC 225 Opponent Name Drops Vince McMahon In New Fight Promo (Video), Vader Provides Health Update

  16-04-2018 18:00
  As noted, CM Punk’s return to The Octagon has been confirmed, and it will take place on June 9th at UFC 225 in Chicago.
  Punk will be facing Mike Jackson at the event, and Jackson recently spoke with TMZ about the upcoming bout. During the interview, which you can watch above, Jackson vows to beat Punk at UFC 225, and notes “this is a storyline not even Vince McMahon could write.”
  Vader Provides Health Update
  Back on March 26th, WWE Legend Vader underwent surgery for h
  
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• Here Are Our 7 Bold Predictions For This Week’s WWE Superstar Shakeup

  16-04-2018 17:43
  Tonight marks the start of the annual Superstar Shakeup, kicking off on Monday Night RAW and carrying over to tomorrow’s episode of Smackdown Live. Over the course of this two-day event we will likely see more than two dozen names change brands, opening up a whole new world of possibilities for the post-WrestleMania New Year to come in 2018.
  Where will Daniel Bryan land now that he’s back as a full-time competitor? Will we see the emergence of any more NXT call-ups? What tag teams w
  
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• Hall of Famer Added to Greatest Royal Rumble, Rusev’s Raw Status, WWE Stars Live Streaming to Benefit Make-A-Wish

  16-04-2018 17:38
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be heading to Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Greatest Royal Rumble event taking place on April 27th.
  Read Also: Early Greatest Rumble Betting Odds Revealed: Who Is Favored to Win the Rumble Match?, Lesnar – Reigns, More
  Rusev’s Raw Status
  PWInsider is also reporting that Rusev is in Hartford, CT for tonight’s WWE Raw. As we noted over the weekend, the recent social media activity from Rusev, which sparked speculati
  
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• The Rock & Cena’s Box Office Results For The Weekend, Vote For WrestleMania 33 In The Webby Awards,

  16-04-2018 17:37 via mandatory.com
   
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0689 — Pictured: Professional wrestler John Cena on June 9, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)
  The Rock & Cena’s Box Office Results For The Weekend
  According to PWInsider, The Rock‘s new movie, “Rampage,” just beat out “A Quiet Place” leading the U.S. Box Office with $34 million while John Cena‘s “Blockers” maintained a #5 spot with $26 million i
  
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• The Rock & Cena’s Box Office Results For The Weekend, Vote For WrestleMania 33 In The Webbies

  16-04-2018 17:37 via mandatory.com
   
  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0689 — Pictured: Professional wrestler John Cena on June 9, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)
  The Rock & Cena’s Box Office Results For The Weekend
  The Rock‘s new movie, “Rampage,” just beat out “A Quiet Place” leading the U.S. Box Office with $34 million while John Cena‘s “Blockers” maintained a #5 spot with $26 million in the U.S.
  RELATED: 
  
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• Mark Henry Talks Childhood Bullying & Fundraising Effort, Batista Movie Trailer, Amazing WWE Star Shake-Ups (Videos)

  16-04-2018 17:18
  WWE has released the above video.
  A sudden change to the WWE roster can shake things up for any Superstar. Here are 10 amazing moments triggered by the WWE Draft or Superstar Shake-ups.
  Mark Henry Talks Childhood Bullying, Fundraising Effort
  The Journal Gazette recently profiled WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry’s new effort to raise money for Fort Wayne Community Schools by donating sales from a new backpack effort.
  The article includes a quote from Henry on being teased by his classmates at a
  
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• Major Updates Regarding Lesnar’s Victory Over Reigns At WrestleMania & Lesnar’s New WWE Contract

  16-04-2018 17:14 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)
  In the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Dave Meltzer sheds new light on the circumstances around Roman Reigns‘ loss to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 34 as well as the subsequent altercation that happened between Brock and Vince McMahon backstage afterwards.
  You can find some highlights from Meltzer’s report below. You can read his full report, as well as subscribe to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, by clicking HERE
  
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• UpUpDownDown Doing A Live Stream For Make-A-Wish Today Featuring Xavier Woods, Natalya and Sin Cara

  16-04-2018 17:04 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images)
  UpUpDownDown will be doing a live stream for “Make-A-Wish” within the hour that will feature Xavier Woods, Natalya and Sin Cara:Stay tuned! @XavierWoodsPhD, @NatbyNature and @SinCaraWWE are prepping for a @MakeAWish live stream within the hour!! Who is going to watch?!
  — UpUpDownDown (@UpUpDwnDwn) April 16, 2018RELATED:  Natalya Comments Ahead Of Superstar Shake-Up
  The post UpUpDownDown Doing A Live Stream For Make-A-Wish Today Feat
  
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• Brooke Hogan On a Possible Hulk Hogan WWE Return (Video), Hardy On Needing Bray Wyatt, WWE Heading to Norway

  16-04-2018 17:03
  Brooke Hogan, daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, recently appeared on Access Hollywood to promote her appearance on MTV’s “The Challenge: Champs vs Stars” show which will be hosted by WWE star The Miz.
  During the appearance, which you can watch above, Brooke is asked about her father possibly returning to WWE, and Brooke says she thinks all of the fans want him to, and she wants him to, and she knows how he is when he gets a surge of adrenaline, and he can be that Hulkam
  
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• WWE’s “Top Ten” Superstar Shake-ups, The Rock’s Most Formidable Movie Foes

  16-04-2018 16:53 via mandatory.com
  WWE’s “Top Ten” Superstar Shake-ups
  In lieu of tonight’s Raw, WWE posted a “Top Ten” video on the best Superstar Shake-ups:RELATED: SmackDown GM Paige Teases Changes Ahead Of The Superstar Shake-Up
  The Rock’s Most Formidable Movie Foes
  The Ringer has an article about The Rock‘s wide range of movie villains he’s squared off against in his film career. It includes killer ants, aliens and racism..@TheRock has taken down everything from Jas
  
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• Former WWE NXT Champion Reportedly In-Town For Raw Tonight *Possible Spoilers*

  16-04-2018 16:53
  As noted, a majority of the Smackdown roster will be backstage for tonight’s WWE Superstar Shakeup on Raw, as the Blue Brand does not have a live event scheduled for tonight, leaving talents who move to Raw tonight open to appear on the show.
  The WrestleVotes Twitter account is also reporting another name currently in Hartford, the host city for Raw tonight, is former NXT Champion Drew McIntyre. No word on if WWE plans to use him on Raw tonight, but he was not used at NXT Takeover New Orle
  
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• Kingdom vs The Bucks on ROH TV Tonight, Kenny Omega On Bullet Club Leader, Title Rematch Added to Bound for Honor

  16-04-2018 16:43
  As seen below, ROH has announced The Motor City Machine Guns will get their rematch for the ROH Tag Team Titles against The Briscoes at the April 27th Bound By Honor event in West Palm Beach:MCMG get their rematch for the ROH World Tag Team Titles against The Briscoes at #BoundByHonor in West Palm Beach on Fri April 27!
  Be there live: https://t.co/4JRVBoP1QtGo in depth: https://t.co/0NMJpXoVrQWatch live: https://t.co/vS7fcMBTTh pic.twitter.com/Rgb7TIbrjU
  — ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) Apri
  
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• WWE Offers Five Possible Bobby Lashley Opponents, Undertaker Teams with nWo, Mark Henry’s WWE Entrance (Videos)

  16-04-2018 16:35
  WWE has released the above and below videos, featuring a forgotten Raw match in which The Undertaker teamed with the nWo and Mark Henry’s WWE entrance.
  In this forgotten Raw match, The Undertaker teams with The New World Order.
  Check out Mark Henry’s entrance video. WWE.com is your home for all your favorite WWE Superstar entrance videos.
  
  WWE Offers Five Possible Bobby Lashley Opponents
  As noted, WWE is hyping that Bobby Lashley has returned to the company because he has som
  
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• Backstage News On Potential WWE Signings; Top Indie Star On the Radar, Former Mae Young Competitors, More

  16-04-2018 16:24
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE has been eyeing several talents as possible new Performance Center recruits, and all three of the women the company is considering are no strangers to a WWE ring.
  The first is top independent talent and daughter of Hall of Famer Tully Blanchard, Tessa Blanchard. WWE scouts were reportedly at the last SHIMMER event and felt Blanchard was a standout. The second-generation wrestler competed in the first ever Mae Young Classic last year, and despit
  
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• ROH Tag Team Title Match Announced For Bound By Honor

  16-04-2018 16:01 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Ring of Honor
  ROH Tag Team Title Match Announced For Bound By Honor
  ROH posted on Twitter Monday morning that The Briscoes will face off against The Motor City Machine Guns for the ROH World Tag Titles at Bound By Honor on April 27th:MCMG get their rematch for the ROH World Tag Team Titles against The Briscoes at #BoundByHonor in West Palm Beach on Fri April 27!
  Be there live: https://t.co/4JRVBoP1Qt
  Go in depth: https://t.co/0NMJpXoVrQ
  Watch live: https://t.co/vS7fcMBTTh
  
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• John Cena Provides Comment On Break-Up With Nikki Bella, How Did The Rock & Cena’s Movies Fare At Box Office?

  16-04-2018 15:53
  Both The Rock and John Cena have brand new movies out with “Rampage” and “Blockers” respectively, but how did they both fair at the box office this week?
  Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s “Rampage” movie managed to just squeeze past “A Quiet Place” to earn the top spot in the movies opening weekend in the US market, making $34.5 million. The movie hasn’t quite reached huge levels of financial success, but it is doing well, earning
  
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• Insane Championship Wrestling Results (4/16/18): Several ICW Debuts, New Tag Team Champions

  16-04-2018 15:36
  Insane Championship Wrestling: Fight Club Results4/16/18Newcastle, EnglandResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  (1) Mark Coffey def. Jody Fleisch
  (2) DCT def. Stevie Boy
  (3). The Sons of Ulaid (Rory Coyle & Bás Bán) def The Purge (Stevie James & Krobar)- This was the ICW debuts for The Sons of Ulaid
  Deathmatch
  (4) Mikey Whiplash def. Clint Margera and Drew Parker- This was the ICW debut for Drew Parker
  (5) The Kings of Catch (Lewis Girvan & Aspen Faith) def. Aaron Echo
  
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• Mickie James On Her ACM Awards Experience, Matt Taven Is Announced For Jericho’s Cruise

  16-04-2018 15:29 via mandatory.com
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  Mickie James On Her ACM Awards Experience
  Mickie James posted the following on Instagram about her appearance at the American Country Music Awards on Sunday night: So incredibly honored to attend the @acmawards last night & to walk the #BlueCarpet with so many incredibly talented folks. A special night with some super special ladies. Thanks for sharing it with me. I definitely couldn’t have picked a better crew to #Vegas with. Xoxo#ACM
  
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• More News On WWE’s Plans For Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte Flair

  16-04-2018 14:56
  More details have been reported about WWE’s plans to create an epic Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte Flair match and how Asuka has fit into the situation.
  According to a report on Rajah.com, WWE decided to change its mind on putting Rousey against Asuka in order to build towards a major match between the former UFC star and Charlotte Flair, which is one of the reasons why Charlotte ended Asuka’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania 34.
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• Johnny Gargano On If He’s Worried About Moving To The Main Roster, Comparisons To Daniel Bryan, Working With His Wife

  16-04-2018 14:34
  WWE NXT superstar, Johnny Gargano recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet of WSVN-TV, where he covered a vast majority of topics, below are some highlights of the interview with a h/t to Rajah.com for the transcription.
  Worries about being watered down on the main roster:
  “People are really worried about that. I get that on Twitter a lot that people like ‘I don’t want to see Johnny go to the main roster because he’s going to get messed up’. Look, I’m just me. I&rs
  
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• John Cena Scribes First Tweet After Breakup w/ Nikki Bella

  16-04-2018 14:30 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
  John Cena took to Twitter Monday morning to write his first Tweet after his breakup with Nikki Bella:Hardship, loss, and humility are extremely difficult waters to navigate, but perseverance thru them builds a strength to withstand anything life throws your way.
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) April 16, 2018Cena and Bella were together for six years before the split was reported by US Weekly yesterday evening. To read the full article, click here.
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• John Cena Scribes First Tweet After Bella Breakup

  16-04-2018 14:30 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
  John Cena took to Twitter Monday morning to write his first Tweet after his breakup with Nikki Bella:Hardship, loss, and humility are extremely difficult waters to navigate, but perseverance thru them builds a strength to withstand anything life throws your way.
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) April 16, 2018Cena and Bella were together for six years before the split was reported by US Weekly yesterday evening. To read the full article, click here.
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