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• WWE Hall of Famers to Appear on Greatest Rumble Kickoff Show, Bill Goldberg Reveals Injury, WWE On Rock’s Baby

  23-04-2018 23:58
  WWE.com has announced the following:
  WWE.com has learned that Greatest Royal Rumble Kickoff host Byron Saxton will be joined by WWE Hall of Fame panelists Jerry “The King” Lawler, Booker T and Jim Ross.
  Don’t miss expert analysis of all the action from the Greatest Royal Rumble event, including the first-ever 50-Man Royal Rumble Match, the Steel Cage Match pitting Universal Champion Brock Leisner against Roman Reigns, The Undertaker’s Casket Match clash with Rusev, and Jo
  
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• Cody Rhodes Announces More Names for “All In” Event, Tenille Dashwood Reportedly Injured, Details

  23-04-2018 23:51
  According to PWInsider.com, Tenille Dashwood, fka Emma in WWE, is currently dealing with a shoulder injury which prevented her from wrestling at a recent Northeast Wrestling event.
  The report adds the timetable for Dashwood’s return to the ring is unknown, but doctors have advised her to take some time off from in-ring competition to allow the injury to heal.
  Cody Rhodes Announces More Names for “All In” Event
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• Three More Names Confirmed For ‘All In’ Event, The Highlight Of Mojo Rawley’s Visit To Saudi Arabia (Video)

  23-04-2018 23:47 via mandatory.com
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  All In
  The following names have been confirmed to be appearing at the ‘All In’ event in Chicago this September:Joey Janela
  Penelope Ford
  Chelsea GreenThe All In Twitter account also said another talent announcement is coming this Wednesday:
  Cody Rhodes & The Young Bucks Announce ‘All In’ Press Conference For May 13th In Chicago; Full DetailsThey're ALL IN…are you? Join us September 1st @Sears_CentreTwo more talen
  
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• Bruno Sammartino’s WWE Titles In Top Star’s Office (Photos), Mainstream Media Covers Sammartino Funeral Services

  23-04-2018 23:32
  
  As noted, The McMahon family, including Vince, Linda, and Stephanie, all attended the funeral services for Bruno Sammartino today, and numerous mainstream media outlets covered the services held in Pittsburgh. You can check out the various coverage below and in the video player above.
  WTAE-TV coverage
  KDKA-TV coverage
  WPXI -TV coverage
  Pittsburgh Times-Review coverage
  Daily Mall coverageFamily, friends and fans gathered for the funeral of pro wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino
  
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• Impact Wrestling Announces Slammiversary XVI Location And Date, Tessa Blanchard Debuts For Impact

  23-04-2018 23:03 via mandatory.com
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  Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary XVI is set to take place on Sunday, July 22nd at the Rebel Complex in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  The announcement was made during the Redemption pay-per-view; check out the announcement video below:Impact Redemption Results (4/22): New Impact Champions Crowned, House Of Hardcore Rules Match, More
  Tessa Blanchard
  Tessa Blanchard is the newest addition to the Impact Wrestling Knockouts division; the third-generation wrestler appeared on commenta
  
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• Tenille Dashwood Injury Update, Impact Wrestling Debuts New Championship Designs (Photos)

  23-04-2018 22:46 via mandatory.com
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  Tenille Dashwood
  PWInsider.com is reporting Tenille Dashwood is currently dealing with a shoulder injury that kept her off of a recent event for Northeast Wrestling.
  According to the report, Dashwood was advised by doctors to take some time off so the injury could heal. The extent of the injury was not disclosed; she was also kept off of a Remix Pro Wrestling show this weekend and provided commentary instead.
  Tenille Dashwood On Finding Opportunities w/ Ring Of Honor,
  
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• WWE Announces Ronda Rousey’s Opponent, More Matchups For Upcoming European Tour Dates

  23-04-2018 22:39 via mandatory.com
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  WWE announced several matchups for next month’s live event tour in Europe, which includes Ronda Rousey’s opponent for the run of shows.
  Rousey is scheduled to appear on four of the shows; the lineup for the Paris, France show (via PWInsider.com) is as follows:
  Jim Ross Says Rousey’s Debut Was ‘The Best He’s Ever Seen’Samoa Joe vs Roman Reigns
  Baron Corbin vs Braun Strowman
  Seth Rollins vs Jinder Mahal v
  
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• Samoa Joe Comments On The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble, His Hopes For The Event And The Saudi People

  23-04-2018 22:20 via mandatory.com
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  Samoa Joe recently spoke with the Saudi Gazette; you can read a few highlights below:
  Samoa Joe comments on returning to the ring and being a part of the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event: 
  “I’m dying to get back in the ring as I’ve been nursing an injury, so to be in Saudi Arabia and to be able to get all of those months of frustration out, well I’ll definitely be ready to go. It’s a return to the ring for me and it’s a debu
  
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• Samoa Joe Comments On The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble, His Hopes For The Event And The Saudi Arabian People

  23-04-2018 22:20 via mandatory.com
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  Samoa Joe recently spoke with the Saudi Gazette; you can read a few highlights below:
  Samoa Joe comments on returning to the ring and being a part of the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event: 
  “I’m dying to get back in the ring as I’ve been nursing an injury, so to be in Saudi Arabia and to be able to get all of those months of frustration out, well I’ll definitely be ready to go. It’s a return to the ring for me and it’s a debu
  
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• Katarina Waters Comments On The Progression Of Women’s Wrestling, Living A Polyamorous Lifestyle, If She’d Go Back To Impact Wrestling

  23-04-2018 22:12 via mandatory.com
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  Katarina Waters was a recent guest on Afterbuzz TV’s Women’s Pro Wrestling Weekly; you can read a few highlights and watch the show below, or download it on iTunes:
  Katarina Talks About The Progression of Women’s Wrestling:
  For me, it worked out being that landscape, but I also appreciate that everyone like me coming into a gym full of guys, whatever the circumstances there were. There would maybe one or two girls who didn’t show
  
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• Updated Set Construction For Greatest Royal Rumble, Zelina Vega On Smackdown Debut (Videos), Paul Ellering Rumor Killer

  23-04-2018 22:06
  Following The Authors of Pain debuting on the WWE main roster, the group ditched their former manager Paul Ellering, who was with the team during their time in NXT.
  Following the Ellering split from The Authors, there were rumors that Ellering was removed from the group as he did not want to do all the traveling which comes with the main roster call-up.
  PWInsider.com, however, recently reported there is no truth to the idea that Ellering did not want to travel, and the split was done as WWE want
  
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• The Rock Announces The Birth Of His Third Daughter With Touching Photo

  23-04-2018 21:50 via mandatory.com
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  The Rock took to Instagram today to announce the birth of third daughter: Skin to skin. Our mana.Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world.Tiana Gia Johnson came into this world like a force of nature and Mama @laurenhashianofficial labored and delivered like a true rockstar.I was raised and surrounded by strong, loving women all my life, but after participating in baby Tia’s delivery, it’s hard to express the new level of lov
  
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• WWE NXT Live Events Announced For Indiana & Kentucky; 4 Things To Know Before RAW (Video)

  23-04-2018 21:30 via mandatory.com
   
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  WWE NXT announced today they will have live events in Kentucky and Indiana in the days before Takeover: Chicago on June 16:#WWENXT Live Events are coming to Louisville, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana THIS JUNE! Tickets go on sale this Friday! #WeAreNXT https://t.co/ipYJcCwJYN
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 23, 2018RELATED: RAW Preview & Discussion Thread: Lesnar Returns, Superstar Shakeup Aftermath, Angle-McMahon, More
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• The McMahon Family Attends Sammartino Funeral, Four Things to Know Before Raw, Henry & Rawley In Old Jeddah (Videos)

  23-04-2018 21:12
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Who will build momentum before the Greatest Royal Rumble? Here is your preview for tonight’s Raw.
  In Saudi Arabia for the WWE tryout and Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble event, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry and Mojo Rawley are humbled by the notion of being recognized even in the alleyways of Old Jeddah.
  
  Read Also: Mark Henry On WWE Helping Advancements in Saudi Arabia, Mojo Rawley Calls Greatest Rumble a ‘Game Changer’To
  
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• Baron Corbin On When He Found Out About His Move to Raw, His ‘Table for 3’ Dream Team, Greatest Royal Rumble

  23-04-2018 21:04
  WWE star Baron Corbin, who moved to the Raw brand in the WWE Superstar Shakeup last week, recently spoke with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, and below are some interview highlights.
  On traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Greatest Royal Rumble:
  “WWE really likes to connect with all walks of life from all over the world,” he reasons. “I think that is what is special about WWE is that it doesn’t pick sides or anything. It’s the simple story of good versus evil, your journe
  
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• RAW Preview & Discussion Thread: Lesnar Returns, Superstar Shakeup Aftermath, Angle-McMahon, More

  23-04-2018 21:03 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 Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, MO.
  Here are WWE.com’s official Quick Hits previ
  
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• PHOTO: The Rock Welcomes His New Baby Girl Tiana Gia

  23-04-2018 20:58
  The Rock has posted the following on Twitter, announcing he and his partner Lauren Hashian have welcomed their new baby and Rock’s third daughter, Tiana Gia:
  Skin to skin. Our mana.Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world.Tiana Gia Johnson came into this world like a force of nature and Mama @laurenhashianofficial labored and delivered like a true rockstar.I was raised and surrounded by strong, loving women all my life, but after participating in baby Tia&rs
  
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• Vince McMahon Wishes Cena A Happy Birthday; Henry & Rawley Visit The Streets Of Jeddah (Video)

  23-04-2018 20:52 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)
  Vince McMahon posted the following on Twitter today:A man of so many talents and an unrivaled work ethic. A true champion in every sense and inspiration to millions worldwide.Happy Birthday, @JohnCena. pic.twitter.com/RSt867vc2d
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 23, 2018RELATED: Former World Champion R
  
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• Baron Corbin Says He Wants To ‘Prove’ Himself On RAW; What’s His Plan For His WWE Future?

  23-04-2018 20:37 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  Baron Corbin spoke to TV Insider to promote this week’s Greatest Royal Rumble, shared his feelings on his move from Smackdown Live to RAW :
  “I was kind of hoping it was going to happen, I definitely want to prove myself. I feel I’ve done extremely well on SmackDown with superstars like AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura. But there is another level of guys that you have to get through to prove yourself. You have to
  
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• WWE On John Cena’s Title Wins, HHH Hypes NXT Events, WWE PC Coach Boots a Shoe (Video), New ‘Skyscraper’ Poster

  23-04-2018 20:31
  WWE has released the above video.
  Trainees lose their footwear on consecutive occasions during the KSA tryout, prompting WWE Performance Center Head Coach Matt Bloom to take matters into hand. (Or in this case, foot.)
  WWE On John Cena’s Title Wins
  As WWE continues to celebrate John Cena’s 41st birthday, the company has released a look back at all 16 of Cena’s WWE World Title wins:Celebrate @JohnCena‘s birthday with all SIXTEEN times he could proudly declare, “THE CH
  
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• WWE On John Cena Title Wins, HHH Announces NXT Events, WWE PC Coach Boots a Shoe (Video), New ‘Skyscraper’ Poster

  23-04-2018 20:31
  WWE has released the above video.
  Trainees lose their footwear on consecutive occasions during the KSA tryout, prompting WWE Performance Center Head Coach Matt Bloom to take matters into hand. (Or in this case, foot.)
  WWE On John Cena’s Title Wins
  As WWE continues to celebrate John Cena’s 41st birthday, the company has released a look back at all 16 of Cena’s WWE World Title wins:Celebrate @JohnCena‘s birthday with all SIXTEEN times he could proudly declare, “THE CH
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s Opponent Revealed For Upcoming WWE UK Tour

  23-04-2018 20:22
  WWE has announced that Ronda Rousey will be facing Mickie James during her appearance on the upcoming WWE UK tour kicking off in May.
  Below is the updated card for the WWE live event taking place on May 19th in Paris, France:
  -Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns
  -Baron Corbin vs. Braun Strowman
  -WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Finn Balor vs. Bobby Roode
  -Elias vs. Bobby Lashley
  -Ronda Rousey vs. Mickie James
  -Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt vs. Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens
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• WATCH: Mark Henry On WWE Helping Advancements in Saudi Arabia, Mojo Rawley Calls Greatest Rumble a ‘Game Changer’

  23-04-2018 20:15
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry, along with WWE star Mojo Rawley, are currently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of this week’s Greatest Royal Rumble event taking place this Friday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
  In the exclusive interview clip above, Henry and Rawley talk about their experience in Jeddah leading up to this week’s big event, and below are some interview highlights. Be sure to join ProWrestling.com for complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
  
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• Michael Hayes Pays Tribute To Terry Gordy; WWE Coach Kicks Shoes Out Of The Ring At Tryout (Video)

  23-04-2018 20:07 via mandatory.com
  WWE Hall of Famer Michael PS Hayes posted the following tribute to the late Terry Gordy:Terry Gordy would have been 57 today.
  Not a day goes by I don’t think about him, or some trip we made, or rib we pulled on Buddy!
  Great Times, Miss ya Bro!!’
  — Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) April 23, 2018RELATED: The Rock Shares New Poster For ‘Skyscraper’; WWE Offering Further Training To Saudi Arabia Tryout Participants (Video)
  WWE Coach Kicks Loose Shoes Out O
  
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• Vince McMahon On John Cena’s Birthday, Booker T On Returning to Raw, WWE Releasing Undertaker Graphic Novel

  23-04-2018 20:05
  Earlier today ESPN revealed WWE and Boom! Studios will be releasing a graphic novel on the career of WWE Legend The Undertaker. The report notes the novel will be released in October of this year, and Boom! Studios editor Chris Rosa had the following to say on the release.
  “One of the big challenges is that he is such a unique character in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment,” said Boom! Studios editor Chris Rosa. “Even though he has gone through multiple phases, multi
  
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• Breaking News: WWE Hall of Famer Returning to the Ring For the Greatest Royal Rumble Match

  23-04-2018 19:46
  As seen in the photo below, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry will be returning to the ring to compete in this Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia.
  Henry has been in Saudi Arabia for the past few days, touring Jeddah and doing promotional work for WWE.
  Read Also: Mark Henry Discusses His Saudi Arabia Experience, Photos Included
  Below is the updated list of confirmed names for the Greatest Royal Rumble Match:
  Daniel BryanBraun StrowmanBig ShowKurt AngleChris JerichoEliasBaron Co
  
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• Former World Champion Returning To Action For Greatest Royal Rumble

  23-04-2018 19:36 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  Mark Henry confirmed in an Instagram post that he will return to the ring this Friday at the Greatest Royal Rumble, by entering the 50 Man Royal Rumble match: I guess I’m not retired!
  A post shared byMark Henry (@themarkhenry) on Apr 22, 2018 at 11:51pm PDTRELATED: Current Betting Odds For WWE Greatest Royal RumbleMark HenryMONTMELO, SPAIN - JULY 01: Jorge Lorenzo (L) of Spain and Fiat Yamaha Team poses with Mar
  
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• The Undertaker’s Career Set To Be Covered In An Upcoming Graphic Novel

  23-04-2018 19:15 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
  ESPN today covered the upcoming release of ‘WWE: Undertaker’, a graphic novel from Boom! Studios.
  The book will dig into the wrestling legend’s career.
  The book’s writer Chad Dundas shared why Undertaker is such a special character and how he hopes to go ‘deeper’ with the character:
  “He’s part of the classic early 90s era, he obviously a key part of the Attitude Era and he just wrestled at Wrestlemania 34. Ther
  
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• The Rock Shares New Poster For ‘Skyscraper’; WWE Offering Further Training To Saudi Arabia Tryout Participants (Video)

  23-04-2018 19:00 via mandatory.com
  The Rock Shares New Poster For ‘Skyscraper’
  The Rock posted a new poster for upcoming action film in following tweet:New SKYSCRAPER poster.Nice to feel everyone’s excitement building for this one. Inspired by films The Fugitive, Die Hard & Towering Inferno. I can’t guarantee I’ll save my wife and kid’s lives, but I can guarantee I’ll do everything I can for the rest of mine.This JULY. pic.twitter.com/PRV2kKTk2s
  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock)
  
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• Liv Morgan On Which Legend Inspired Her, Riott Praises NXT Star, Saudi Tryout Winners On Rumble Opportunity (Video)

  23-04-2018 18:46
  WWE has released the above video.
  Hear from some of the aspiring Superstars who earned the right to receive further training under WWE coaches and perhaps even the opportunity to participate at WWE’s Greatest Royal Rumble event this Friday.
  Riott Praises NXT Star
  Riott Squad leader and the newest member of the Raw roster, Ruby Riott, recently Tweeted the following:.@KairiSaneWWE is too good for this world! ♥️ https://t.co/Z0RXipCJDS
  — Ruby Riott (@RubyRiottWWE) Apr
  
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• Is Neville Still Under WWE Contract?, Saudi Talents Fight Fatigue at WWE Tryouts (Video), Ciampa On Ignorant Fans

  23-04-2018 18:34
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE star Neville, who has been off TV since October of last year, remains under contract with WWE. The report added Neville’s WWE future remains uncertain, as he is has been trying to get released from his WWE deal, but there is always a chance WWE could try and find a way to bring him back to TV.
  Saudi Talents Fight Fatigue at WWE Tryouts
  WWE has released the following video featuring talents at the WWE Saudi Arabia tryouts fighting fatigue:.@WWE‘s first
  
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• Bruno Sammartino’s Funeral Being Held Today

  23-04-2018 18:22 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
  PWInsider is reporting that the legendary Bruno Sammartino‘s funeral will be held today in the Pittsburgh area at St. Sebastian Church.
  Sammartino passed away last week at 82.
  WWE Network will air a special documentary honoring Sammartino tonight following RAW.
  RELATED: Next Week’s WWE Network Schedule Revealed
  The post Bruno Sammartino’s Funeral Being Held Today appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Backstage News On Why WWE Moved Samoa Joe to Smackdown, Batista Set to Challenge Rock & Cena at the Box Office

  23-04-2018 18:07
  Box Office Mojo is reporting The Rock and John Cena were once again triumphant at the box office this weekend, as “Rampage” had a solid sophomore weekend taking in another $21 million to bring the movie’s domestic total to $66 million. Worldwide, the new Rock vehicle has totaled $283 million so far.
  Meanwhile, John Cena’s “Blockers” took in another $7 million over the weekend, bringing the movie’s domestic total to $48 million, and the worldwid
  
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• John Cena Turns 41 Today, Saudi Athletes Fight Fatigue During Tryouts (Video)

  23-04-2018 18:00 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for New Games Productions Inc.
  John Cena Turns 41 Today
  WWE went on Instagram to celebrate John Cena‘s 41st birthday today with a gallery of pictures as well as crediting him with the “16x #WorldChampion” title: Happy birthday to 16x #WorldChampion and the Leader of the #Cenation, @johncena! #HappyBirthdayCena
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Apr 23, 2018 at 8:25am PDTRELATED: WWE Superstars Celebrate Earth Day
  Saudi Athletes Fight Fatigue Du
  
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• The Rock Talks Competition, ‘Rampage’ Success (Videos), Blanchard On Impact Debut, Former TNA Star Launches Podcast

  23-04-2018 17:49
  The Rock has released the following videos on Instagram, the first featuring The Great One in Shanghai, talking the hardest competition being the competition you have with yourself. The second features Rock lip-synching and reacting to the success of “Rampage”:Thank you SHANGHAI for the energy to keep me pushing thru. I always talk about the importance of “anchoring” our day. Even if it means I’ve flown around the world and working non-stop. Wherever I land, regardl
  
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• 4/23 PW Daily Report: IMPACT Finds Redemption in PPV Return, WWE RAW Preview, Indie Injuries & More

  23-04-2018 17:48
  IMPACT Finds Its Redemption, “One Fan at a Time”
  The new IMPACT Wrestling regime headed by Scott D’Amore and Don Callis ran its first pay-per-view on Sunday night and, like the title implies, the company is pushing hard to find a measure of redemption by winning people back “one fan at a time”. That’s a phrase we’ve heard a lot recently. Whether it’s a branding gimmick or a genuine internal philosophy, it’s a surprisingly humble road back to
  
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• Dana Brooke Says ‘It’s Time’ To Wrestle, WWE’s Top Ten Tag Team Partner Attacks

  23-04-2018 17:32 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Dana Brooke Says ‘It’s Time’ To Wrestle
  Dana Brooke took to Twitter to say she crunched the numbers and she wants to wrestle:I wanna wrestle! 🤼‍♀️🤼‍♀️🤼‍♀️according to my numbers it’s TIME! My time..
  — Dana Brooke WWE (@DanaBrookeWWE) April 23, 2018RELATED:  Sasha Banks Tells Fans To ‘Be Patient’ Before Raw
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• Original Plans for Impact Redemption Main Event Revealed, Top NJPW Stars Added to ROH UK Tour, ROH TV News

  23-04-2018 17:13
  Sunday night’s Impact Redemption PPV main event underwent a big change when Alberto El Patron was released from Impact after he no-showed the Impact Wrestling vs Lucha Underground event over WrestleMania weekend.
  According to PWInsider.con, original plans for the Impact Redemption main event called for El Patron to defeat Austin Aries for the Impact World Title, but after El Patron was fired and Pentagon and Fenix were added to the PPV main event, the decision was made for Pentagon to beco
  
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• Jim Ross Calls Ronda Rousey WWE Debut “Best I Ever Saw”, Talks Females Following in Rousey’s Footsteps (Video)

  23-04-2018 16:55
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with TMZ Sports, and during the brief interview, which you can watch in full below, Ross commented on the much-praised Ronda Rousey WWE debut with the following:
  “I thought Ronda Rousey’s debut was the most impressive thing I’ve seen in pro wrestling in my 40-year career … best debut I ever saw,” JR told TMZ Sports.
  Read Also: Billy Graham Slams Rousey For Using Roddy Piper’s Gimmick, Claims She Is ‘Sh
  
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• Jim Ross Says Rousey’s Debut Was ‘The Best He’s Ever Seen’

  23-04-2018 16:53 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
  TMZ Sports caught up with Jim Ross to ask him his thoughts on Ronda Rousey‘s wrestling debut and he says it was the best he’s seen in his 40 years of being involved with wrestling:RELATED:  Pete Gas Comments On If Shane McMahon’s In-Ring Style Will Be Affected By AgeJim RossMIAMI BEACH, FL - MARCH 29: WWE announcer Jim Ross (R) and guest attend WrestleMania Premiere Party A Celebration of Miami Art and Fashion on March 29, 2012 in M
  
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• Zelina Vega Tells Smackdown To ‘Get Ready’ For Cien, Bayley Talks About Her South African Lion Safari

  23-04-2018 16:27 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Zelina Vega Tells Smackdown To ‘Get Ready’ For Cien
  Andrade “Cien” Almas and his valet, Zelina Vega, were at the NXT event last night in Johnstown, PA and the two cut a promo prepping people that they’re prepared to “take over” Tuesday nights: @andradealmas & @zelina_vegawwe let the #WWEUniverse know they are coming to TAKE OVER #SDLive #NXTJohnstown @wwenxt
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• Tessa Blanchard Officially Signs with Impact Wrestling, Names Backstage at Redemption, Former Star Returning?

  23-04-2018 16:25
  Impact Wrestling has announced the following:
  Tonight at Redemption, the newest Knockout to sign with IMPACT Wrestling was live on commentary. Tessa Blanchard couldn’t help herself and joined Josh Mathews and Don Callis during the Taya Valkyrie vs. Kiera Hogan match.
  Tessa is the daughter of Tully Blanchard and is poised to take the Knockouts Division by storm and has hit the ground running.
  Names Backstage at Redemption, Former Star Returning?
  Impact Wrestling will be kicking off this wee
  
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• Sasha Banks Posts Raw Tease, Jericho Runs Into New Raw Star (Photo), WWE Stars Attacking Their Tag Partners (Video)

  23-04-2018 16:14
  WWE has released the above video.
  Rival Superstars do not always make for good tag team pairings. Here are 10 shocking moments of Superstars taking out their aggression by attacking their own partners.
  Sasha Banks Posts Raw Tease
  WWE Raw star Sasha Banks Tweeted the following tease for tonight’s Raw:Be patient; it will be worth the wait. #Raw
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) April 23, 2018WWE Stars Attacking Their Tag Partners
  Chris Jericho posted the following on Instagram, noting he
  
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• SmackDown Live Star Spotted At Raw, Ricochet Teases Tag Team, New WWE Network Feature This Week

  23-04-2018 16:04
  One member of the SmackDown Live roster has been spotted today in St.Louis, the same place that WWE Raw will be taking place from tonight.
  According to a report by PWInsider.com, Asuka has been seen in St. Louis, with a potential final appearance on the red brand taking place this evening, though that is not confirmed. Asuka was moved to SmackDown Live last week as part of the Superstar Shake-Up and so far no other SmackDown talents have been seen.
  New WWE Network Feature
  A new WWE Network featu
  
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• Sasha Banks Tells Fans To ‘Be Patient’ Before Raw, The Rock Celebrates ‘Rampage’ Being #1 With Whitney Houston

  23-04-2018 15:59 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/WireImage)
  Sasha Banks Tells Fans To ‘Be Patient’ Before Raw
  Before tonight’s Raw, Sasha Banks went on Twitter to tell her fans the following:Be patient; it will be worth the wait. #Raw
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) April 23, 2018RELATED: Ronda Rousey Credits Natalya
  The Rock Celebrates ‘Rampage’ Being #1 With Whitney Houston
  Rampage remained on top as the number one movie worldwide over the weekend for the second week in a row
  
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• ‘No Way!’ Jericho Runs Into No Way Jose At Charlotte Airport, Batista To Be On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ This Tuesday

  23-04-2018 15:42 via mandatory.com
  ‘No Way!’ Jericho Runs Into No Way Jose At Charlotte Airport
  Chris Jericho ran into No Way Jose this morning while crossing paths at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, NC: Never know who you’re gonna run into in the @cltairport… @nowayjosewwe
  A post shared byChris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Apr 23, 2018 at 6:05am PDTRELATED: How Much Did Sami Zayn Raise For Syria?
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• Jim Ross Confirms His Status For World Of Sport, Cody Rhodes On “ALL IN,” Does He Prefer Iron Man Or Captain Ameirca?

  23-04-2018 15:42
  With the news breaking last week that World Of Sport is set to tape several episodes in the near future, Jim Ross has confirmed his status for the show.
  Of course, WWE Hall Of Famer, JR, was a crucial part of World Of Sport’s original return, commentating on the New Years Eve special when it returned to the TV in the UK.
  However, Jim Ross will sadly not be a part of World Of Sport’s upcoming future as he confirmed on Twitter that he isn’t going to be at the tapings, but wished
  
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• Kairi Sane Says Goodbye To NXT Stars Moving To Main Roster, Nigel McGuinness Back With WWE, Kassius Ohno On NXT Tour

  23-04-2018 15:18
  Kairi Sane posted a tweet to say goodbye to several WWE NXT Superstars who are moving on to the main roster this week after the Superstar Shake-Up and Post-WrestleMania shows.
  Sane posted a graphic of both Andrade Almas and No Way Jose as pirates to say goodbye to both of them, claiming they are pirates.
  🌊Bon Voyage🌊@WWENoWayJose 🕺🏼🕺🏼@AndradeCienWWE 👊🏼👊🏼
  🎉#Congratulations⚪︎#WeAreNXT× #WeAre
  
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• WWE NXT Johnstown Live Event Results (4/22): Johnny Gargano Appears, Black & Ricochet vs Almas & Dream

  23-04-2018 14:56
  WWE NXT Johnstown Live Event Results4.22.2018Johnstown, PAResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  (1) No Way Jose def. Chad Leil in the opener.
  (2) Candice LaRae def. Bianca Bel Air.
  (3) EC3 defeated Kassius Ohno.
  (4) The Street Profits def. The Forgotten Sons.
  (5) Kairi Sane & Nikki Cross def. Lacey Evans & Shayna Baszler.
  (6) Tommaso Ciampa defeated Oney Lorcan.
  After the match, Ciampa continued to beat on Lorcan and put him in Gargano’s submission. The referee
  
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• WWE Posts Photos Of The Finalists From The Saudi Arabia Tryouts, Mojo Rawley Displays His Strength In Saudi Arabia (Video)

  23-04-2018 14:54 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Posts Photos Of The Finalists From The Saudi Arabia Tryouts
  WWE shared nearly 70 pictures of the day four tryouts that occurred in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. The gallery includes pictures of Triple H talking to the hopeful prospects as well as individual photographs of the eight trainees who will move onto the next level of training.
  The photos of the finalists begin here.
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