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• Five Controversial Things Paige May Do As SmackDown GM; Roman Reigns Thanks Cape Town Fans (VIDEO)

  20-04-2018 23:36 via mandatory.com
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  Five Controversial Things Paige May Do As SmackDown GM
  The WWE ran an article speculating on five controversial decisions new SmackDown GM Paige may make. Included in that list are; the creation of new women’s tag team championships, the resurrection of Talking Smack, an open door policy for NXT Superstars, a championship defense every Tuesday night, and surprise WWE alumni returns. Those interested in reading th
  
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• WWE Airing Bruno Sammartino Doc After RAW Next Week, More From WWE Tryouts in Saudi Arabia (Videos)

  20-04-2018 23:35
  Bruno Doc Airing on WWE Network
  WWE will be airing a documentary on the life of the late Bruno Sammartino, who sadly passed away this week at the age of 82. It will air on the WWE Network immediately following the April 23rd edition of Monday Night RAW.
  “Don’t miss a special celebration of the incredible life and career of “The Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino, this Monday after Raw on WWE Network. Join WWE Network in honoring one of the most decorated and celebr
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling Viewership Holds Steady Into Redemption; A Look at The Best Episodes Since Move to Pop TV

  20-04-2018 23:13
  This week’s episode of IMPACT Wrestling was watched by an average of 373,000 viewers on Thursday night, which is only down 2.1% from last week’s already impressive number. The go-home show heading into IMPACT Redemption featured highlights from WrestleCon weekend, an intergender match with Su Yung, Kongo Kong vs. Johnny Impact and more.
  This continues the hot streak of ratings for IMPACT, with this week’s show landing in the top six episodes since they moved to Pop TV. In fact,
  
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• New Bruno Sammartino Documentary Celebrating His Life Will Air This Monday Night After RAW

  20-04-2018 22:58 via mandatory.com
   
  PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES – JANUARY 01: Championship wrestler Bruno Sammartino standing with his wife in front of their home. (Photo by John Olson/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images)
  WWE  has announced that there will be a brand new Bruno Sammartino documentary to air this Monday after RAW:This Monday, celebrate the life of Bruno Sammartino with a special documentary about the legendary @WWE Hall of Famer after #RAW on @WWENetwork. https://t.co/4Wy7LUXoAR
  — WWE (@WWE
  
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• Footage From The Monster Factory’s Supercamp Today feat. Guest Coaches Les Thatcher, Tom Prichard, More

  20-04-2018 22:37 via mandatory.com
  The Monster Factory Super Camp! Coaches Les Thatcher,Tom Prichard, Ricky Reyes, Rudy Gonzales, Shane Helms, & Danny Cage!
  Posted by WrestleZone.com on Friday, April 20, 2018It’s an MF’ing Tuesday MF’ing FRIDAY exclusive!
  The Monster Factory streamed LIVE via WrestleZone’s Facebook Page today from their Supercamp!
  Guest coaches for the Supercamp include Coaches Les Thatcher, Tom Prichard, Ricky Reyes, Rudy Gonzales, Shane Helms, & Danny Cage!
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• Jerry Lawler Offers More Details On Stroke, Dangerously High Blood Pressure

  20-04-2018 22:10 via mandatory.com
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  On the most recent episode of Dinner with the King, Jerry Lawler offered more details on his recent stroke and downplayed the idea that sex may have been its cause.
  “It didn’t happen actually basically while having sex. The stroke happened because I hadn’t been taking my blood pressure medicine for about a month. It was going to happen anytime my blood pressure went to a certain level. For most people when they do something they really enjoy o
  
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• Welterweight Wrestling Weekly #5: Full Card For 4/29 PPV feat. 10-Man Tag, Streetfight, Pillman Being Honored, More; 2 Free Matches!

  20-04-2018 22:05 via mandatory.com
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  Welterweight Wrestling Weekly #5: Full Card For April 29 PPV Announced – Ten Man Tag, Four-Way, Streetfight & More!; Pillman Honored; Two FREE Matches Posted!
  We are just over a week away from Welterweight Wrestling’s third completely live three-camera full-HD pay-per-view presentation! Welterweight Wrestling 3 is LIVE onSunday, April 29 at 5PM EST from Turners Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. You can join us live
  
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• Big Backstage Update On Dolph Ziggler’s WWE Contract Status, Why Nikki Cross Is Not Joining SAnitY on Smackdown

  20-04-2018 21:34
  Despite previous rumors that WWE star Dolph Ziggler signed a new, big money deal with WWE, PWInsider.com reports Ziggler’s current deal expires sometime this summer, and he has yet to sign a new deal.
  As of now, there is no word on whether or not Ziggler plans to re-sign with WWE when his deal expires, and as seen in the WWE Superstar Shakeup this week, he was moved to the Raw brand alongside Drew McIntyre.
  Why Nikki Cross Is Not Joining SAnitY on Smackdown
  In other Superstar Shakeup news,
  
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• Updated Look At The Set For Greatest Royal Rumble; Cesaro & Sheamus Play Rugby In South Africa (Video)

  20-04-2018 21:19 via mandatory.com
   
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  Updated Look At The Set For Greatest Royal Rumble
  The following image and video have made their way online showing off the massive set being constructed inside the Kind Abdullah Sports City Stadium for next week’s Greatest Royal Rumble: # . . الصور الأولى لستيج عرض #WWEGRR بملعب الجو&#
  
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• Matt Hardy Proclaims Corey Graves Is ‘Woken’; 5 Things WWE Wants For WrestleMania 35 (Video)

  20-04-2018 20:45 via mandatory.com
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  Matt Hardy Proclaims Corey Graves Is ‘Woken’
  Matt Hardy gave RAW commentator Corey Graves the following compliment on Twitter:My 8 year old daughter just threatened to “delete” me.
  🤦‍♂️ @MATTHARDYBRAND
  — Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) April 20, 2018
  This CANNOT happen. You’re the only #WOKEN voice in the booth. Your DELIGHTFUL daughter must channel her DELETION DESIRES towards those other 2 OBSOL
  
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• Dalton Castle Says His Bound By Honor Team Makes Him ‘Want To Vomit’; Warns Bullet Club (Video)

  20-04-2018 20:36 via mandatory.com
  Dalton Castle Sounds Off On ROH Champs v Bullet Club Match
  Dalton Castle says his Bound By Honor team makes him, "want to vomit," but still vows victory over Bullet Club!Ring of Honor Wrestling presents "Bound By Honor: ROH Champions vs Bullet Club" next Saturday night in Lakeland, FL.More information about Bound By Honor here: https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/roh-champions-vs-bullet-club-8-man-tag-signed-lakeland
  Posted by WrestleZone.com on Friday, April 20, 2018Happy Friday of Honor!
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• The Coach Confirms Change On RAW Commentary Team; WWE Hall Of Famer Returning

  20-04-2018 20:22 via mandatory.com
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  Jonathan Coachman confirmed news from earlier this morning that Booker T will be returning to the commentary team on RAW this Monday in the following Twitter exchange:Sooooo is @TheCoachrules leaving commentary on #Raw????
  — Chandler Thomas (@CZThomas_) April 20, 2018
  Apparently not. @BookerT5x is telling the truth. He will be doing commentary Monday. But I have a feeling it’s ALL for a good reason. #vision #crosspromotion. @WorldLongDrive https://t.co/uXjz
  
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• Why Booker T Is Returning to Raw Commentary, WWE On Controversial Smackdown Decisions Paige Could Make

  20-04-2018 20:14
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T announced that he will be returning to the Raw commentary team on Monday night, and he will be replacing Jonathan Coachman. Coach noted on Twitter that he will be back for Raw in Montreal, and it appears as if he is missing next week’s Raw to do something for The Golf Channel:Thank you. I will be back in Montreal. No worries. I tell people on my show all the time you have to evolve with the times. This is a small way to do it. More/different eyeballs on
  
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• The Coach Fires Back At Critical Fan Online; WWE Covers All The Superstar Shakeup Moves (Video)

  20-04-2018 20:00 via mandatory.com
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  The Coach Fires Back At Critical Fan Online
  Jonathan Coachman traded tweets with a fan who criticized his commentary work on RAW:@TheCoachrules is so bad on commentary on Raw I’m getting such a headache from him.Good god do a minute of research if you’re going to be a voice of raw
  — Mr. 315 (@BillyWescott) April 19, 2018
  I am actually hiring an assistant right now to do my research. If you are interested would love to give you a look. First item for y
  
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• Jericho Talks About His Greatest Royal Rumble Match Being Changed (Video); Should AJ Styles Wear A Cup?

  20-04-2018 19:37 via mandatory.com
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  Kid Cadet interviewed Chris Jericho after a recent Fozzy show where the rock singer/pro wrestler talked about the different approaches to playing music and performing a match, what his go-to karaoke song is, how his match at Greatest Royal Rumble match changed, and much more:RELATED: Possible Change To Championship Match At WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
  Should AJ Styles Wear A Protective Cup When He Faces Nakamura?
  
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• Jonathan Coachman Fires Back at Fan On Twitter, Brian Kendrick’s WWE Network Pick, New WWE GRR Promo (Videos)

  20-04-2018 19:21
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  The returning Brian Kendrick selects his victorious tag team return to 205 Live as his WWE Network Pick of the Week.
  WWE comes to Saudi Arabia next Friday at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on WWE Network, featuring the first-ever 50-Man Royal Rumble Match, John Cena vs. Triple H, Universal Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns inside a Steel Cage, The Undertaker vs. Rusev in Casket Match and so much more.Read Also: Top Name Possibly Joining Ladder Match A
  
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• Big Main Event Advertised for Raw, WWE Stars React to Shakeup, WrestleMania 34 Set Time Lapse Footage (Videos)

  20-04-2018 19:15
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Get an exclusive look at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans being transformed into The Grandest Stage of Them All.
  Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair and more react to seeing WWE Superstars change brands in the 2018 Superstar Shake-up.Big Main Event Advertised for Raw Monday Night
  WWE is currently advertising a big main event for Raw on Monday night, featuring Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman vs. Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
  
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• ONE FALL: The 2018 Superstar Shakeup and WWE’s Newest Issue

  20-04-2018 19:06
  WrestleMania has come and gone which means it is time to “shake things up a bit.”  With the two-night Superstar Shakeup in the rear-view mirror, all sights are set on the Greatest Royal Rumble and Backlash. Starting with the Backlash event, all pay-per-views will go back to being co-branded events as opposed to the brand exclusive pay-per-view format that has been in place since the revival of the brand extension back in 2016.  This means that each pay-per-view will have su
  
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• Bill Apter & Larry Zbyszko Remember Bruno Sammartino (Video)

  20-04-2018 19:06 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Apter
  Legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter has released the following video, via the 1WrestlingVideo YouTube channel, featuring him discussing the passing of Bruno Sammartino with one of Bruno’s protege’s Larry Zbyszko:Related: Service Information Released For Bruno Sammartino’s Viewings And FuneralBruno Sammartino(Original Caption) The Sheik had it easy. Caught here in a tight hold, the Syrian wrestler appears to be anything but comfortable. Bu
  
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• Backstage News On Why WWE Did Not Call Velveteen Dream Up to Main Roster, Dream’s Next Big NXT Feud

  20-04-2018 18:52
  As we noted last week, via Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE officials had been discussing the idea of calling Velveteen Dream up to the main roster, either during the TV tapings after WrestleMania 34 or during the Superstar Shakeup this week.
  The report added there was debate in WWE about calling Dream up, however, and as it played out on TV his call up did not end up happening and he remains in NXT.
  According to the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, plans ended up changing in WWE and the
  
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• The Bar Trains With Stormers Rugby Team; Time-Lapse Construction Of WrestleMania 34 Set (Video) 

  20-04-2018 18:49 via mandatory.com
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  The Bar Trains With Stormers Rugby Team
  WWE posted the following article today featuring Cesaro and Sheamus training with one of South Africa’s biggest rugby teams:#TheBar @WWESheamus & @WWECesaro trained with the @THESTORMERS ahead of #WWECapeTown!https://t.co/qIi9N3xs5a
  — WWE (@WWE) April 20, 2018RELATED: Braun Strowman Reveals If He Found His WM34 Match Disappointing
  Time-Lapse Construction Of WrestleMania 34 Set
  WWE posted
  
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• Watch the Opening Video for Impact Wrestling Redemption, MLW Fusion Debuts Tonight, Sumie Sakai On Title Win

  20-04-2018 18:37
  As a reminder, Major League Wrestling will debut its new Fusion show tonight on BeIN Sports at 8pm EST. The show will be available on Verizon Fios, The Dish Network, DirecTV, and AT&T Uverse, as well as SlingTV and more.
  Tonight’s episode will feature Pentagon Jr. vs. Rey Fenix in the main event, along with ACH vs. Austin Aries plus appearances by Barrington Hughes, Jimmy Havoc, Shane “Swerve” Strickland, Colonel Robert Parker and more.
  Su
  
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• MLW ‘Fusion’ Debuts Tonight On BeIN Sports; Impact & Lucha Underground Stars Featured

  20-04-2018 18:27 via mandatory.com
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  MLW posted the following about the premiere of their weekly TV series Tonight:
  Major League Wrestling premieres tonight with a stacked card featuring Pentagon Jr.(presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Rey Fenix in a #1 contenders match.  Austin Aries battles ACH as two masters of the 450º collide. Plus, super heavyweight Barrington Hughes rampages!
  Set your DVRs so you don’t miss Jimmy Havoc, S
  
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• Justin Credible Opens Up About The 1st Time He Used Narcotics, His Relationship w/ The Kliq & Heyman, The Highest Point Of His Career, More

  20-04-2018 18:26 via mandatory.com
  Justin Credible (Real Name PJ Polaco) was the guest on the latest episode of Why it Ended with Robbie E on the MLW Radio Network.
   
  Why It Ended has released the following transcribed quotes to WrestleZone from the latest episode.
   Related: Robbie E On His Unique New Podcast, TNA v WCW Disfunction, A Possible Run In NXT, MoreOn the first time he used narcotics:
  JC: Im drinking a coors light at 19 (years old), and Scott (Hall) said ‘take two two of these, puss’ and he d
  
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• 5 Things Fans Want to See at WrestleMania 35 (Video), The Rock Rents Movie Theater For Student, Ricochet

  20-04-2018 18:12
  WWE has released the above “List This” video offering 5 things the company wants to see at WrestleMania 35.
  The Rock Rents Movie Theater For Student
  A fan recently asked Rock to attend her upcoming high school prom, and although The Great One could not attend, he decided to rent out an entire movie theater for her and her friends to watch “Rampage”. Rock posted the following on Instagram:
  SURPRISE KATIE KELZENBERG!About a week ago, I come across a video on my Twitter feed
  
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• Full Details: IMPACT Wrestling Presents ‘Redemption’ Live This Sunday, April 22 on PPV

  20-04-2018 17:46 via mandatory.com
  Impact Wrestling has sent the following Redemption press release to WrestleZone.
  Related: Impact Wrestling’s KM On The Alberto El Patron’s Alleged No Show, Planning To Go ‘Conor McGregor’ At Redemption, ‘Sloppy’ Wrestlers, MoreIMPACT Wrestling Presents ‘Redemption’ Live This Sunday, April 22 on PPV
  TORONTO | ORLANDO – IMPACT Wrestling returns to pay-per-view this Sunday, April 22 for Redemption, emanating f
  
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• Sean Waltman & George Napolitano Discuss Bruno Sammartino’s Falling Out w/ Vince, His WWE HOF Induction, Bruno’s Son, More

  20-04-2018 17:17 via mandatory.com
  Sean Waltman’s latest episode of his podcast, X-Pac 12360, has sent the following transcribed quotes from his latest episode to WrestleZone.
  This week’s episode features interviews with legendary pro wrestling photographer George Napolitano as well as wrestlers Ryan Nemeth and Judas Devlin.
  You can listen to the full episode in the embedded player at the top of this post or via X=Pac 12360 0n iTunes or Android.
  Related: Sean Waltman Reveals Post-Mania Conversation w/ ‘Tak
  
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• WWE Interviews Ricochet About Name, Wrestling Style, Current Goal, More

  20-04-2018 17:14 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com conducted an interview with NXT Superstar Ricochet to talk to him about his wrestling history and his arrival into NXT. Some eye-catching points in the interview are his original hatred for the name “Ricochet” and him listing some of his favorite wrestlers as Matt Sydal, Amazing Red and Jack Evans (along with A.J. Styles and The Rock):
  Well, my style is a combination of all my favorite wrestlers growing up, between AJ Styles, Matt S
  
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• American Ninja Warrior Star Makes NXT Debut (Videos), Carmella Defending Title, WWE Scrapping Concept at UK Event?

  20-04-2018 16:49
  WWE Smackdown Live will be holding live events tomorrow, Sunday and Monday, and currently scheduled for all three events will be Carmella’s first Smackdown Women’s Title defenses against Charlotte Flair.
  WWE Scrapping Concept For UK Event?
  As noted, WWE will be returning to Royal Albert Hall in The UK in June for its WWE UK Championship tournament events. Previously, WWE had been advertising the events as the return of the King of the Ring, however in new promotional material for upc
  
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• The Rock Surprises A High Schooler With A ‘Rampage’ Screening, WWE HOFer Rick Rude Passed Away 19 Years Ago Today

  20-04-2018 16:38 via mandatory.com
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  The Rock Surprises A High Schooler With A ‘Rampage’ Screening
  Even though he couldn’t accept her invitation to her prom, The Rock surprised a Minnesota high school student with an upcoming screening of his new movie, Rampage, by renting out an entire movie theater in her hometown for her and her friends. Also below is the girl’s reaction when she hears The Rock over the intercom: SURPRISE KATIE KELZENBERG!About a week ago, I come across a v
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Returning to Raw Commentary On Monday, Nakamura In ROH TBT Video, Lio Rush NXT Music

  20-04-2018 16:31
  ROH has released the above “Throwback Thursday” video featuring current WWE stars Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly.
  WWE Hall of Famer Returning to Raw Commentary On Monday
  As seen in the video below, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T announces he will be returning to Raw commentary on Monday night:Here’s some breaking news! @BookerT5x will be back on #RAW commentary this Monday! pic.twitter.com/poPCdvgxlK
  — Brad Gilmore (@bradgilmore) April 20, 2018Lio Rush
  
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• Rusev Trolls Jericho With TBT Photo, Synopsis For WWE Women’s Division DVD, Balor & Deville Present Award (Photo)

  20-04-2018 16:23
  As seen below, WWE star Rusev has trolled Chris Jericho with the following “Throwback Thursday” photo:#TBT pic.twitter.com/hGBzRZQnd8
  — Rusev (@RusevBUL) April 20, 2018Balor & Deville Present Award
  As noted, WWE star Sonya Deville presented a Hero Award while in South Africa this week, and she was joined by Finn Balor as seen below:.@FinnBalor & @SonyaDevilleWWE spent the day with @WavesforChange in South Africa! #WWEHero #WWESouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/1kB3YSDrun
  &mdas
  
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• Final Impact Wrestling Redemption PPV Card; Aries vs Pentagon vs Fenix, Sydal vs Williams, Live Coverage and More

  20-04-2018 16:13
  IMPACT Wrestling returns to pay-per-view this Sunday, April 22 for Redemption, emanating from the IMPACT Zone in Orlando, Fla. The three-hour event kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be available globally on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view, including DISH, DirecTV, iN Demand, Vubiquity, Rogers, Bell, Shaw and the FITE.tv live streaming app.
  In addition, ProWrestling.com will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Impact Wrestling Redemption beginning at 8pm EST on Sunday nig
  
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• Booker T Announces He’ll Be Back On Raw Commentary This Monday

  20-04-2018 16:13 via mandatory.com
  Booker T announced in an interview this morning with Brad Gilmore that he’ll be returning to Raw commentary this Monday night in St. Louis, MO.Here’s some breaking news! @BookerT5x will be back on #RAW commentary this Monday! pic.twitter.com/poPCdvgxlK
  — Brad Gilmore (@bradgilmore) April 20, 2018RELATED: WWE Superstar Shake-Up ResultsBooker THOUSTON,TX - OCTOBER 21: Former WWE Superstar Booker T chats with the Houston Texans cheerleaders at Reliant Stadium on October 21,
  
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• Day Three Of Saudi Arabia WWE Tryouts Begins, Watch The Wrestlers Be Put Through Their Paces, WWE Stars Appear

  20-04-2018 15:54
  WWE is currently putting hopeful WWE Superstars through their paces in the Saudi Arabia tryouts and day three has begun today.
  For the third day of the tryouts, WWE coaches have split the wrestlers up into teams of four and put them in head to head competition with each other, with the winning team gaining an incentive. Below are some photos and videos of the tryout so far.
  Our second session of day 3 begins. We broke the athletes into teams of 4. The winning team gets an incentive. Who will sei
  
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• Day Three Of Saudi Arabia Tryouts Gets Competitive

  20-04-2018 15:53 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  WWE has been posting all morning about the third day of tryouts for Saudi hopefuls and NXT head trainer, Matt Bloom, took to Twitter to mention that there will be “a competition in the gym” today:Day 3 is rough in any tryout. You have to dig deep and outperform everyone. This is why we will be having a competition in the gym today. Interested to see who has what, left in the tank. #KSATryouts
  — Matt Bloom (@NXTMattBloom) April 20, 2018
  Our second se
  
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• Ryno Wrestling Review Episode 56: WrestleMania 34 Recap, WWE Superstar Shakeup Reaction, Dan & Will Harmonize

  20-04-2018 15:38
  
  
  The 3MB of Dan, Wil, and Jason is back together!  The boys recap a crazy Wrestlemania weekend, the ensuing Superstar Shakeup, NXT: Takeover producing MOTY candidates, ROH Network woes, & more!  Plus, you don’t want to miss Dan and Wil performing new lyrics for Nakamura’s entrance music.  Listen here:
  Play Episode 56
  Or, subscribe on iTunes here!
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• Finn Balor & Sonya Deville Promote Wellness In South Africa, Q&A Session With The Miz At WrestleMania (Video)

  20-04-2018 15:36 via mandatory.com
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  Finn Balor & Sonya Deville Promotes Wellness In South Africa
  Yesterday Finn Balor and Sonya Deville teamed with Waves For Change, a community-owned organization that uses surfing to promote wellness and therapy, in South Africa to help some children hit the waves:.@FinnBalor & @SonyaDevilleWWE spent the day with @WavesforChange in South Africa! #WWEHero #WWESouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/1kB3YSDrun
  — WWE (@WWE)
  
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• Chris Jericho Reacts To His Match Against The Undertaker Being Changed

  20-04-2018 15:34
  During a recent interview with CBS Sports’ “In This Corner” podcast, Chris Jericho addressed the situation of his casket match against The Undertaker being changed.
  The Greatest Royal Rumble situation regarding The Undertaker’s match has been confusing, to say the least, with the match originally set to be against Rusev, only for it to be changed to Jericho and now back to Rusev. Below are some highlights of the podcast where Y2J discusses the changes, with a h/t to Wrest
  
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• Shawn Michaels Returning to NXT This Weekend, Larry Zbyszko Remembers Sammartino, Latest ‘Chef Brie’ (Videos)

  20-04-2018 15:32
  Bill Apter has released the above video, featuring Apter and Larry Zbyszko remembering WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino earlier this week.
  Shawn Michaels Returning to NXT This Weekend
  As seen in the Tweet below, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will be returning to work this weekend’s WWE NXT Live Events in the Northeast.
  HBK will also be participating in an MCW Tribute to the Legends event as seen in the below announcement:
  SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018MCW ARENA1000 Joppa Farm RoadJoppa, MD
  
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• Young Bucks Discuss The Future Of Being The Elite, Cody Rhodes On Greatest Wrestling Match Ever, Putting Brandi In Bullet Club

  20-04-2018 15:20
  During a recent interview with Kevin Eck of The Sporting News, The Young Bucks discussed what the future might be for their Being The Elite YouTube series.
  The future of the show is currently uncertain after reaching Episode 100, which ended with Cody Rhodes on his own after defeating Kenny Omega, with the result of Bullet Club splintered.
  “I think it’s poetic if we did end it at 100 episodes,” said Nick Jackson. “But everyone else says we shouldn’t.” Matt Jac
  
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• WWE Releases New Sammartino T-Shirt, Hogan Inducted Into Another Hall of Fame, Cathy Kelley On Shake-Up (Video)

  20-04-2018 15:06
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  See which Superstars joined Raw and SmackDown LIVE in the 2018 Superstar Shake-up.
  WWE Releases New Sammartino T-Shirt
  WWEShop.com is now selling a new Bruno Sammartino “The Legend Will Live Forever” T-shirt. As noted, the WWE Hall of Famer passed away earlier this week at the age of 82.
  Hogan Inducted Into Another Hall of Fame
  WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will be inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame over the we
  
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• Service Information Released For Bruno Sammartino’s Viewings And Funeral

  20-04-2018 15:05 via mandatory.com
  UNDATED: Wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino is declared the champion. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
  PWInsider has reported that viewings for the late Bruno Sammartino will occur this weekend in Pittsburgh. One will be on Saturday, April 21 from 2-4 p.m. and the second will be on Sunday, April 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Freyvogel Funeral Home on Centre Ave.
  Sammartino’s funeral will be held on Monday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.
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• Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt ‘Delete’ Cape Town, WWE Celebrates Curt Hawkins’ Birthday

  20-04-2018 14:40 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Reby Hardy
  Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt ‘Delete’ Cape Town
  WWE posted the following video on-line:
  With their Great War well behind them, “Woken” Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt receive a “wonderful!” reception at WWE Live’s first night in Cape Town, South Africa.RELATED: Update On Impact Footage Being Featured In Upcoming WWE Hardy Boys DVD
  WWE Celebrates Curt Hawkins’ Birthday
  WWE Network’s Twitter account sent birthday wishes t
  
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• The Rock Praises NXT Star as a ‘Future Champ’, WWE Releases Odd Miz Interview From WrestleMania Week (Video)

  20-04-2018 14:38
  WWE has released an interview with The Miz which was conducted in New Orleans back on April 6th, however the video is labeled as a “live” interview with the then-IC Champion. It doesn’t help that the interviewer does not seem to know the correct acronym for World Wrestling Entertainment, and Miz is very quick to point that out to the awkward Cricket Wireless host.
  ICYMI: Cricket Wireless hosted a livestream with The Miz at one of their stores in New Orleans, LA on April 6! Hear
  
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• Vader Announces He Has Returned to the Hospital

  20-04-2018 14:30
  Back on March 26th, WWE Legend Vader underwent surgery for his congestive heart failure and the procedure was said to be successful, despite Vader’s condition remaining very serious following the surgery.
  After being released from the hospital last week following open heart surgery, WWE and WCW Legend Vader has announced on Twitter that he is back in the hospital with pneumonia.Damn I have bad news Iam bk in the https://t.co/1oYCjG1pNF pain is thru the roof and they say I have pneumonia.Ca
  
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• WWE NXT Washington Live Results (4/19): NXT Championship Match, Ricochet vs Velveteen Dream & More

  20-04-2018 14:22
  WWE NXT Washington DC Results4/19/2018Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  The show began with a 10 bell salute for Bruno Sammartino
  (1) Oney Lorcan vs. Chad Lail ended in DQ when Cutler and Wesley Blake ran in leading to a disqualification The Street Profits then ran in to make the save which set up the next match.
  (2) Oney Lorcan & The Street Profits def. Chad Lail, Steve Cutler, and Wesley Blake
  (3) Candice LeRae and Nikki Cross def. Bianca Belair and Lacey Evans
  (4) Ricochet def. Velveteen
  
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• Rusev Trolls ‘Throwback Thursday’, Walk With Elias In Cape Town

  20-04-2018 14:18 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  Rusev Trolls ‘Throwback Thursday’
  Rusev joined in the weekly social media celebration that is “Throwback Thursday” by reflecting on the previous marquee casket match for Saudi Arabia’s Greatest Royal Rumble event:#TBT pic.twitter.com/hGBzRZQnd8
  — Rusev (@RusevBUL) April 20, 2018Rusev’s willingness to be bold combined with his dry sense of humor is why he is so endearing to the wrestling fan base. Minor things like this show
  
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• We Ranked the Top 10 Rivalries We Want to See After the WWE Superstar Shakeup

  20-04-2018 14:04
  Photo Credit: WWE YouTube.com
  1. AJ STYLES vs. SAMOA JOE
  Let’s just get the most obvious choice out of the way first. It has been almost five years since TNA’s most beloved sons have faced off against each other in a one-on-one classic, and a full EIGHT years since they were given the full-on main event pay-per-view treatment.
  There’s so much material to work with here. Since leaving IMPACT both have become even bigger stars – Joe is arguably the best promo in WWE today,
  
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• Watch: Elders React To WrestleMania 34, UK Wrestlers Make Hospital Visit, Young Fan Dresses As Finn Balor

  20-04-2018 14:03
  The famous ‘Elders React’ YouTube channel has recently done a video based on WrestleMania 34, with the ‘Elders’ watching the show back and commenting.
  The popular series is part of the ‘React’ channel which also has kids and teens react, with people being filmed watching various things in pop culture to get their reactions.
  In this video, which you can see below, the ‘Elders’ are shown clips from WrestleMania 34 including Shinsuke Nakamura’s
  
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