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• Samoa Joe Teases Future Brock Lesnar Match, Says There Is An ‘Edict’ In WWE That Lesnar Is To Be Feared At All Times

  25-04-2018 23:55
  WWE star Samoa Joe recently spoke with The National to promote this week’s WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event, and below are some interview highlights.
  On the upcoming 50 man Royal Rumble match:
  “Intrigued is the best word that I have to describe it. The audacity of the match if anything. That many people in a ring at once, and really the amount of time involved. If you are in from the start you are in for a marathon. I do think it will make for one wild brawl. It will be interesting to
  
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• Mojo Rawley Hosts Open Workout In Jeddah (Video), WWE Hypes Daniel Bryan’s PPV Return At Backlash

  25-04-2018 23:37 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com posted the following preview for Daniel Bryan versus Big Cass at WWE Backlash:
  Daniel Bryan will look to cut Big Cass down to size when the two SmackDown Superstars collide at WWE Backlash on Sunday, May 6.
  When Bryan retuned to in-ring competition prior to WrestleMania, everyone was inspired by the four-time World Champion’s refusal to give up on his unrelenting drive to chase down his dream. Well… almost everyone that is.
  Coming to SmackDown LI
  
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• WWE Hypes Andrade Cien Almas’ SDLive Debut (Video), Moustache Mountain Promise To Show Undisputed Era What British Strong Style Is All About

  25-04-2018 23:20 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  El Idolo
  The following video is a new hype video for the Smackdown Live debut of former NXT Champion Andrade Cien Almas:Zelina Vega also posted the following comments on Twitter hyping their debut; their signing was announced last week during the WWE Superstar Shakeup:I know the anticipation is killing you.. but don’t worrywe are well worth the wait.. #OpportuneMoments #elidolo #lamuñeca
  — Zelina Vega (@Zelina_VegaWWE) April 25, 2018Former NXT Cham
  
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• WWE Hypes Andrade Cien Almas’ SDLive Debut (Video), Moustache Mountain Excited To Show Undisputed Era ‘British Strong Style’ In London

  25-04-2018 23:20 via mandatory.com
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  El Idolo
  The following video is a new hype video for the Smackdown Live debut of former NXT Champion Andrade Cien Almas:Zelina Vega also posted the following comments on Twitter hyping their debut; their signing was announced last week during the WWE Superstar Shakeup:I know the anticipation is killing you.. but don’t worrywe are well worth the wait.. #OpportuneMoments #elidolo #lamuñeca
  — Zelina Vega (@Zelina_VegaWWE) April 25, 2018Former NXT Cham
  
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• Rey Mysterio Confirmed For WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Appearance, Updated Event Card

  25-04-2018 23:05 via mandatory.com
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  WWE has confirmed Rey Mysterio will make his next appearance for the company at the Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia.
  WWE.com posted a new updated event lineup (which includes The Great Khali’s involvement in the 50-man Royal Rumble match and the Kalisto vs Cedric Alexander Cruiserweight Championship match), and Mysterio was listed as a battle royal participant.
  PWInsider.com first reported Mysterio’s involvement in the match earlier this month.
  
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• Nixon Newell Comments On Comeback From Injury, Missing The Mae Young Classic, Reaction To Her NXT Debut

  25-04-2018 22:50 via mandatory.com
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  Nixon Newell (aka Steffanie Newell) recently spoke with WWE.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Newell explains how her injured happened, and her mindset afterwards:
  It happened during training. It was just a fluke accident. I was running a drill. My foot stayed perfectly forward, but my body turned the other way, and I dislocated my knee and tore my ACL at the same time. Luckily, as soon as I hit the mat, my knee popped back in, so it was one less th
  
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• WATCH: VOW On The Roman Problem Reigning Supreme, GRR Debate, Who Won the WWE Superstar Shake-Up?

  25-04-2018 22:30
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above!
  On this week’s VOW, Chris and Nick wrap up their WWE Superstar Shake-up “tag in tag out” discussion and reveal which brand came out on top.
  The “main event” of this week’s show features the show hosts debating the Roman Reigns problem, if WWE can ever get the crowd behind the &l
  
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• WATCH LIVE NOW: VOW On The Roman Problem Reigning Supreme, GRR Debate, Who Won the Superstar Shake-Up?

  25-04-2018 22:30
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above!
  On this week’s VOW, Chris and Nick wrap up their WWE Superstar Shake-up “tag in tag out” discussion and reveal which brand came out on top.
  The “main event” of this week’s show features the show hosts debating the Roman Reigns problem, if WWE can ever get the crowd behind the &l
  
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• WWE Smackdown Live Viewership Down Once Again Heading into Greatest Royal Rumble

  25-04-2018 22:29
  This week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live was the final show before Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble event, and it featured final hype for AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Title in Saudi Arabia.
  The show also featured an advertised MizTV segment with special guest Daniel Bryan, and the segment ended up featuring Big Cass after Cass took Bryan out before the segment began.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE Smackdown viewership 2.549 million, down from last wee
  
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• Will Zack Ryder’s Injury Require Surgery?, More Photos of Undertaker in Jeddah, Bully Ray On How WWE Can Save Reigns

  25-04-2018 22:15
  As noted, Zack Ryder suffered some type of knee injury at Raw this week, and moments ago Ryder posted the following update, noting he will not require surgery. Ryder did not fly to Jeddah with the Raw crew this week due to the injury, and it appears he will not be making the trip at all.Got some good news this morning…MCL/ACL/Calf muscle strains…nothing completely torn…no surgery will be needed. Thanks to everyone who reached out. It’s time for #Raw to get #Zacked!
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• Mark Henry Comments On Being ‘In It To Win It’ At WWE Greatest Royal Rumble, WWE Making An Impact In A New Market In Saudi Arabia

  25-04-2018 22:13 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  Mark Henry spoke with The National ahead of Friday’s WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia; you can read a few highlights below:
  Henry comments on WWE making an impression in a new market like Saudi Arabia: 
  “I always try to enjoy the moment. The one common denominator is seeing whether people are happy that you are coming and then how happy they are afterwards that you came. We are hoping to put
  
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Drops For Second Straight Week

  25-04-2018 22:08 via mandatory.com
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live brought in 2.549 million viewers, which is down from 2.796 million viewers last week.
  This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown came in fifth on the night in overall viewership, and third overall in the 18-49 demographic.
  The Miz Reacts To Daniel Bryan Getting Attacked On WWE SmackDown Live1/2 – 2.720
  1/9 – 2.603
  1/16 – 2.602
  1/23 – 2.580
  1/30 – 2.509
  2/6 – 2.505
  2/13 – 2
  
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• Zack Ryder Posts Injury Update

  25-04-2018 21:52 via mandatory.com
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  Zack Ryder posted the following on Twitter, revealing he will not need surgery for a recent knee injury:Got some good news this morning…MCL/ACL/Calf muscle strains…nothing completely torn…no surgery will be needed. Thanks to everyone who reached out. It’s time for #Raw to get #Zacked!
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) April 25, 2018Zack Ryder Injured Knee Last Night, Missing Saudi Arabia Flight
  Ryder suffered the injury during a WWE Main Event
  
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• ROH Uploads Six Hours Of CM Punk Content To Honor Club

  25-04-2018 21:43 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  As reported today by PWInsider, Ring Of Honor has uploaded a six-hour compilation called ‘CM Punk: The Second City Saint’ to their Honor Club streaming service.
  The collection covers Punk’s reign as the promotion and features some of his best pre-WWE performances.
  You can subscribe at ROHwrestling.com.
  Here are the following matches included in the compilation:
  CM Punk’s debut in ROH at Unscripted 2002
  CM Pun
  
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• Brie Bella On How “Real” the Next Season Of “Total Bellas” Will Be, Mojo Hosts Workout (Videos), WWE GRR Facts

  25-04-2018 21:37
  Extra recently spoke with Brie Bella ahead of the new season of “Total Bellas”, and in the brief interview, which you can watch above, Brie had the following to say on what fans will see on the next season of the show.
  “You’re going to see a very intimate conversation between John and Nicole and what they’re going through. You will also see Bryan and I, and the life decisions we have to make with our little girl Birdie. So I have to say this season of “Total B
  
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• ‘Avengers’ Cast Plays ‘Superhero Or Superstar?’ With Dolph Ziggler & Renee Young (Video)

  25-04-2018 21:25 via mandatory.com
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 20: WWE anouncer Renee Young attends the WWE, Facebook, Dosomething.org and GLAAD Anti-Bullying Event at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club on August 20, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
  WWE posted the following video:
  Dolph Ziggler and Renee Young hang out with the cast of “Avengers: Infinity War” play a surprisingly difficult trivia gameRELATED: Drew McIntyre Comments On His RAW Return, The Usos Ask Naomi To Avoid The Bludgeon Br
  
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• WWE Network Show to Discuss Hogan & Savage, Batista On Jimmy Kimmel (Video), WWE Star Launching Cosmetic Line

  25-04-2018 21:14
  Above is footage of the cast of “The Avengers: Infinity War” appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” this week.
  Scarlett Johansson, Dave Bautista, Mark Ruffalo, Danai Gurira and Tom Hiddleston talk about who is least trustworthy between them all with spoilers, Mark’s major mistake during the premiere of Thor: Ragnarok, Tom craving tea on set, and Dave reveals how many times he saw Guardians of the Galaxy in the theater.
  WWE Network Show to Discuss Hogan & Savage
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• WWE Using Special Chairs For GRR Ringside Seating (Photo), Undertaker’s Greatest Casket Matches, Jim Ross Rips ESPN

  25-04-2018 21:03
  As seen in the photo below, WWE will be using special plush armchairs for VIP ticket holders to this Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble event:A first for WWE… plush arm chairs at ringside for the Greatest Royal Rumble. (Pic was floating around online, don’t know who the dude is) pic.twitter.com/QGfSwB7HpG
  — WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) April 25, 2018Undertaker’s Greatest Casket Matches
  WWE has Tweeted the following polling fans on Undertaker’s greatest Casket Mat
  
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• Hulk Hogan & Macho Man Randy Savage Feartured In New WWE Network Series Today

  25-04-2018 21:02 via mandatory.com
  PWInsider is reporting that today’s episode of ‘Something Else To Wrestle With’ will see Bruce Prichard with co-host Conrad Thompson digging into the topic of the Mega-Powers, Hulk Hogan and ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage.
  The popular podcast which recently got picked up by WWE Network for a video version, confirmed this week’s episode will be available on-demand at 3pm CST: BREAKING NEWS
  Todays #SomethingElseToWrestle will be ON DEMAND at 4pm ET/ 3pm CT!
  
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• Nixon Newell On Making WWE NXT Return, How Her Injury Occurred, Her Relationship with Dakota Kai, More

  25-04-2018 20:31
  WWE.com has conducted a Q&A with WWE NXT star Nixon Newell, now known as Stephanie Newell in WWE, who recently returned to the ring from injury, and below are some highlights.
  WWE.COM: What was your mindset like before you walked through the curtain the night of your NXT debut in Venice?
  STEFFANIE NEWELL: It was just this jumble in my head. The nerves were taking over, but also the excitement. It was a very chaotic experience in my mind, but as soon as the music hit and I went
  
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• Odd Change To VIP Seating For WWE Greatest Royal Rumble; More Details

  25-04-2018 20:30 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images
  The VIP seating for Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium will look very different than the usual padded steel chairs fans around the world are used to at WWE live events.
  This image surfaced today via the Squared Circled Reddit and it shows that seating around the ring will be arm chairs: Greatest Royal Rumble VIP chairs fromSquaredCircleRELATED: Mark Henry On Why He’s Coming Out Of Retirement F
  
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• WWE Star On the Cover Of Arab News, Smackdown Star On Being Left Off GRR Poster (Photos), HHH vs Cena Video

  25-04-2018 20:25
  WWE Smackdown Live star Tye Dillinger Tweeted the following on being left off the Greatest Royal Rumble match poster:Hmmmm….
  Someone is missing….. 😔 pic.twitter.com/WrXQ22VPw1
  — That TEN Guy 🙌🏻 (@WWEDillinger) April 25, 2018WWE Star On The Cover Of Arab News
  As seen below, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry, who is currently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and will be competing in the Greatest Royal Rumble match on Friday, is featured on the cover of Arab News today
  
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• Why Paige Missed Smackdown This Week, Triple H On Vince McMahon’s Motorcycle Game, Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  25-04-2018 20:08
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Ready to battle at WrestleMania, Triple H talked about how Mr. McMahon used to have pretty much the same motorcycle that The Game drove to the ring on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  
  Read Also: Vince McMahon Reveals Story Behind Hogan vs Andre The Giant At WrestleMania 3, Did Andre Resent Vince?
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• Why Bruno Sammartino Turned Down a Role in “The Sopranos”, WWE Stars Interview “Infinity War” Cast (Videos)

  25-04-2018 19:48
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Dolph Ziggler and Renee Young hang out with the cast of “Avengers: Infinity War” play a surprisingly difficult trivia game.
  Catch the newest episode of “Something Else to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard” tomorrow, April 25, at 8 ET/5 PT, exclusively on demand on WWE Network.
  
  Why Bruno Sammartino Turned Down a Role in “The Sopranos”
  A fan on Twitter recently asked Dave Meltzer if the late Bruno Sammartino ever r
  
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• Mark Henry On Why He Is Coming Out of Retirement at GRR, Karl Anderson On Taking a ‘Bullet’, New Heyman Shirt

  25-04-2018 19:05
  WWE has released the above video.
  The WWE Hall of Famer has been retired for 10 months, but he gives the kids at the Help Center in Jeddah the perfect reason why he’s coming out of retirement this Friday at the Greatest Royal Rumble.
  Karl Anderson On Taking a ‘Bullet’
  Karl Anderson of The Club Tweeted the following after taking a Kinshasa from Shinsuke Nakamura on Smackdown this week in order to protect AJ Styles:After everything @AJStylesOrg has done for me and my family, I wo
  
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• Two More Names Announced for ‘All In’, New Bound By Honor Matches, Kelly Klein Cuts Promo On Deonna Purrazzo (Video)

  25-04-2018 18:28
  WWE has released the above video.
  Kelly Klein vs Deonna Purrazzo In West Palm Beach.
  Two More Names Announced for ‘All In’
  As seen below, ROH star Jay Lethal and Britt Baker have been confirmed for the upcoming “All In” event. The below names join other recently announced names including Chelsea Green, Joey Janela, Kazuchika Okada and Deonna Purrazzo.I’m @ALL_IN_2018
  September 1st. pic.twitter.com/3yWE3jOL0k
  — Britt Baker (@RealBrittBaker) April 25, 2018
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• Brock Lesnar Closing In On CM Punk’s Record Title Reign, EC3 Offers Nakamura A Suggestion, WWE Hypes NXT Title Match

  25-04-2018 18:20
  Former WWE star and current UFC fighter CM Punk previously held the WWE Title for a record 434 days, a number that current Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is closing in on.
  According to Wrestling Observer Live, The Beast will need to hold onto his title until June 19th, 2018, if he is to break Punk’s record. As noted, Lesnar is set to defend the title against Roman Reigns at WWE’s Greatest Royal Rumble event this Friday in Saudi Arabia.
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• Jerry Lawler Says He Is Afraid He Will Not Be Able to Use His “King” Nickname in Saudi Arabia

  25-04-2018 18:04
  On the most recent episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ Jerry “The King” Lawler, with his co-host Glenn Moore, talk about The King’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia. This episode features special guest, Jim Cornette.
  The King reveals, after reading a list WWE sent out about the trip to Saudi Arabia, that he is worried he won’t be able to use his ‘King’ wrestling title during the PPV.
  “If I walk out there and pretend to be a King, i
  
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• Jerry Lawler On Being Afraid to Use His ‘King’ Name In Saudi Arabia, Controversy Surrounding WWE Women Not Appearing

  25-04-2018 18:04
  On the most recent episode of ‘Dinner With The King,’ Jerry “The King” Lawler, with his co-host Glenn Moore, talk about The King’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia. This episode features special guest, Jim Cornette.
  The King reveals, after reading a list WWE sent out about the trip to Saudi Arabia, that he is worried he won’t be able to use his ‘King’ wrestling title during the PPV.
  “If I walk out there and pretend to be a King, i
  
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• Two Title Matches Set For Impact Wrestling This Week, ‘Cali Combat’ Promo Video, NJPW U.S. Return Ticket Info

  25-04-2018 17:40
  Impact Wrestling has released the above video.
  Our One Night Only Series continues with One Night Only: Cali Combat! Premiering on Global Wrestling Network Friday, May 11th at 8PM EST, see three different IMPACT championships defended on one wild card! See Austin Aries vs Eli Drake and much more!
  Two Title Matches Set For Impact Wrestling This Week
  Impact Wrestling has announced that LAX will invoke their rematch clause on Impact Wrestling this week and face the new Champions, Scott Steiner and
  
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• Karl Anderson ‘Wouldn’t Think Twice’ About Defending A.J. Styles, New Japan Announces Return To The United States

  25-04-2018 17:21 via mandatory.com
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  Karl Anderson ‘Wouldn’t Think Twice’ About Defending A.J. Styles
  After being Kinshasa kicked not once, but twice by Shinsuke Nakamura on Smackdown, Karl Anderson didn’t back down at taking a bullet for his former Bullet Club buddy in A.J. Styles:After everything @AJStylesOrg has done for me and my family, I wouldn’t think twice about taking a bullet for him.. https://t.co/eAb9gZyyTU
  — Karl Anderson (@KarlAndersonWWE) April 25, 20
  
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• Carmella and Charlotte Exchange Shots, Roman Reigns Visits NFL Facility (Photos), Seth Rollins On IC Title Ladder Match

  25-04-2018 17:21
  Ahead of their WWE Smackdown Women’s Title match at WWE Backlash, Carmella and Charlotte Flair exchanged the following on Twitter:Hopefully you didn’t break another nail 💅🏻 @CarmellaWWE #SDLIVE https://t.co/Itb7HJQ4U1
  — Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) April 25, 2018
  The mistake you made was thinking the crown belonged to you…I was just letting you wear it. 👸🏼 #WWEBacklash https://t.co/RB6a0CPCpk
  — Smackdown Womens Champion (@Carmel
  
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• The Undertaker Arrives In Saudi Arabia (Photo), Absolution Trashes Smackdown Star, 2015 Royal Rumble Match (Videos)

  25-04-2018 17:11
  WWE has released the above and below videos. The first video features the entire 2015 WWE Royal Rumble match. The second video features Absolution members Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville trash talking Becky Lynch after Lynch lost her match on Smackdown last night, simultaneously giving Asuka a loss in her debut match.
  Thirty Superstars compete for an opportunity for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match at WrestleMania 31: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Two of Team Blue’s new
  
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• Seth Rollins On Monday Night Raw: “I’m the Guy They Should Build the Show Around”

  25-04-2018 17:02
  WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins recently spoke with Newsweek to promote this Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble event, and below are some interview highlights.
  On becoming a Grand Slam Champion in WWE:
  “It’s pretty cool, it’s a small group that we have. Obviously, it’s growing now that Jeff Hardy won the U.S. title and Randy Orton did it a couple of months back. But even then, it’s an elite number of superstars. I feel very privileged to be among that g
  
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• Rosa Mendes Seeking In-Ring Return, Former WWE Star Backstage at Smackdown, Edge On WWE PC Visit

  25-04-2018 16:56
  According to PWInsider.com, former WWE star Elijah Burke was backstage at this week’s WWE Smackdown TV tapings.
  Rosa Mendes Seeking In-Ring Return
  Kevin Eck of Sporting News has published a new article covering former WWE star Rosa Mendes training for an in-ring return after having a baby and leaving WWE.
  “I want to make history as a woman that was known as just a pretty face and garnish to a fierce in-ring competitor, and I won’t stop until I make that happen,” said Mend
  
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• WWE WrestleMania Beats Out MTV & Pokemon For Award

  25-04-2018 16:53 via mandatory.com
  WWE announced the following on their website today:
  WWE was honored with the 2018 Webby Award and People’s Voice Webby Award in the Events category for its comprehensive WrestleMania 33 coverage. The People’s Voice Award is chosen by the voting public in each Webby Awards category.In the Social Events category, last year’s Showcase of the Immortals beat out MTV’s 2017 EMA coverage, the World Series presented by YouTube TV, the iHeartRadio Music Awards and Pokémon
  
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• Roman Reigns & Titus O’Neil Visit The Washington Redskins’ Facility Before Leaving For Saudi Arabia

  25-04-2018 16:46 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
  Roman Reigns and Titus O’Neil recently visited the Washington Redskins’ training facility before taking flight to Saudi Arabia for The Greatest Royal Rumble on Friday. O’Neil took a moment to share a photo with Redskins’ tight end, Vernon Davis:We love seeing this! 3 of our favorites – @AJFrancis410, @WWERomanReigns, and @TitusONeilWWE getting that pump in at @Redskins HQ! #Family #SteelSharpensSteel pic.twitter.com/zb
  
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• Edge Visits NXT For The First Time, Jericho Battles ‘The Rated R Superstar’ Eight Years Ago Today

  25-04-2018 16:29 via mandatory.com
  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
  Edge Visits NXT For The First Time
  WWE Hall Of Famer Edge visited the NXT facility yesterday and he had some positive things to say about the future of the business. One of the NXT coaches and former Too Cool member, Scotty 2 Hotty, thanked him for his attendance:Had a great day with my first visit to @WWENXT The future is in good hands.
  — Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) April 25, 2018
  Awesome to have ya there pal! https://t.co/rbNddWRg3P
  
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• VOW IS LIVE AT 5PM EST: The Roman Problem Reigns Supreme, GRR Debate, Who Won the Superstar Shake-Up?

  25-04-2018 16:26
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above!
  On this week’s VOW, Chris and Nick wrap up their WWE Superstar Shake-up “tag in tag out” discussion and reveal which brand came out on top.
  The “main event” of this week’s show features the show hosts debating the Roman Reigns problem, if WWE can ever get the crowd behind the &l
  
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• Two Title Matches & More On WWE NXT Tonight, Matt Hardy Arrives In Jeddah, Pete Dunne Facing Bullet Club Member

  25-04-2018 16:09
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s new edition of WWE NXT:
  -Adam Cole vs Oney Lorcan for the NXT North American Title-Heavy Machinery vs Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli-Kairi Sane vs Shazza McKenzie-The Street Profits vs TM61-Aleister Black vs Johnny Gargano for the NXT Title
  Be sure to join us for complete, LIVE coverage of WWE NXT beginning tonight at 8pm EST!ALSO NEXT WEEK: @AdamColePro defends the #WWENXT #NorthAmericanChampionship against @_StarDESTROYER! pic.twitter
  
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• News Footage Of Bruno Sammartino’s Funeral Mass (Video), Seth Rollins Ready For ‘High Stakes’ On Friday

  25-04-2018 16:02 via mandatory.com
  UNDATED: Bruno Sammartino a professional wrestler looks to his opponent in the ring. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bruno Sammartino
  The following video was posted on-line by CBS Pittsburgh after the funeral of Bruno Sammartino was held Monday morning in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh:
  Family, friends and fans gathered Monday morning to remember Pittsburgh professional wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino; KDKA’s Lisa Washington reports.RELATED: Cody Wat
  
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• ITV Officially Announces the Return of World of Sport Wrestling Series, Details On Length of First Season, Talent Set?

  25-04-2018 15:58
  ITV has issued the following press release:
  ITV commissions new 10-part wrestling series
  ITV has commissioned a new 10-part wrestling series from ITV Studios Entertainment.
  WOS Wrestling (10 x ‘60)  will be jam-packed with the UK’s top names in the sport, competing in a fun-filled evening of family sports entertainment.
  Recorded in front of a live audience at studios in Norwich, fans will get to see some of the finest pro wrestlers compete in various, intense bouts. At the end o
  
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• ITV Officially Announces the Return of World of Sport Wrestling Series, Details On Length of First Season, More

  25-04-2018 15:58
  ITV has issued the following press release:ITV commissions new 10-part wrestling series
  ITV has commissioned a new 10-part wrestling series from ITV Studios Entertainment.
  WOS Wrestling (10 x ‘60)  will be jam-packed with the UK’s top names in the sport, competing in a fun-filled evening of family sports entertainment.
  Recorded in front of a live audience at studios in Norwich, fans will get to see some of the finest pro wrestlers compete in various, intense bouts. At the end of
  
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• Sasha Banks States Bayley ‘Hates Her Fans’, Bayley Responds

  25-04-2018 15:36 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  After an awkward interaction with a fan on Monday, Bayley took to Twitter to apologize and Sasha Banks was all but ready to jump on her case:🤷‍♀️‍My bad dude, I was caught up in da moment between me and that little girl. Next time! https://t.co/mZv0BR3wFu
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) April 24, 2018
  Bayley hates her fans https://t.co/CGJuvS01Il
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) April 25, 2018
  No, just you. https://t.
  
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• Jinder Mahal Says Hardy’s Days Are Numbered, WWE Stars Meet Holyfield, Coachman Talks New Golf Channel Project

  25-04-2018 15:29
  On Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. ET WWE Raw announcer Jonathan Coachman will make his Golf Channel debut as the play-by-play man for “Clash in the Canyon,” the first of five WLDA televised events this year.
  Coach recently spoke with Golf.com on the new venture, and below is an interview excerpt:
  Tim Reilly: You’re already a busy man with your duties for WWE. What was it that intrigued you about entering the golf realm and put you over the edge to add this long drive gig to your s
  
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• Harper Issues A Warning To Jimmy Uso, No R-Truth At Smackdown? (Video)

  25-04-2018 15:15 via mandatory.com
  Harper Issues A Warning To Jimmy Uso
  After Naomi assisted Jimmy Uso in getting the surprise win against Rowan last night on Smackdown LIVE, the other half of The Bludgeon Brothers wanted to send a warning regarding his wife’s actions:Her actions,your head Jon.
  — . (@LukeHarperWWE) April 25, 2018RELATED: Mickie James Sends A Warning To Ronda Rousey
  No R-Truth At Smackdown? (Video)
  WWE posted the following video on-line:
  Tye Dillinger calls up R-Truth to find out why he isn&rsquo
  
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• Carmella Signs Contract (Video), Cody Rhodes Wants to See WWE Star vs Bruno, Rousey At ‘Mile 22’ Screening (Photos)

  25-04-2018 15:11
  WWE has released the above video.
  After realizing that Carmella never signed the contract for her SmackDown Women’s Title match at Backlash, Renee Young catches up with the champion to make the match with Charlotte Flair official.
  Cody Rhodes Wants to See Current WWE Star vs Bruno
  Cody Rhodes Tweeted the following:I’m just sitting here imaging a 1970s Cesaro versus Bruno Sammartino in MSG
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 25, 2018Rousey At ‘Mile 22’ Screening
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• Update On Paul Heyman’s Greatest Royal Rumble Status, WWE On Zack Ryder’s Injury, WWE Wins Webby Awards

  25-04-2018 15:03
  Yesterday, PWInsider.com reported Paul Heyman is not scheduled to be at the Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia on Friday as he did not fly to Jeddah along with the rest of the WWE crew.
  PWInsider has since updated the story and notes Heyman will indeed be appearing at the event as he and Brock Lesnar are scheduled to fly out later this week for Lesnar’s Universal Title defense against Roman Reigns.
  More On Zack Ryder’s Injury
  As we noted yesterday, Zack Ryder announced via h
  
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• 4/25 PW Daily Report: Will The Real Nakamura Please Stand Up? Major Moves at IMPACT TV Tapings, More

  25-04-2018 14:50
  Will the Real Nakamura Please Stand Up?
  This week’s episode of Smackdown Live showed off just how stacked the blue brand truly is in the post-Superstar Shakeup landscape. They filled two hours with segment after segment, delivering BIG on the storytelling and packing as many spots in as humanly possible to showcase the new lineup. It’s a pretty clear sign that a show is insanely top-heavy when a potential Randy Orton/Jeff Hardy program likely won’t even make the top 3-4 most im
  
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• Cody Watches The WWE Bruno Sammartino Special, What Current Star Does He Imagine Wrestling ‘The Living Legend’?

  25-04-2018 14:45 via mandatory.com
  UNDATED: Wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino is declared the champion. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
  Cody Rhodes took a moment to post his thoughts while watching the Bruno Sammartino documentary on the WWE Network and even envisioned one current WWE wrestler “Raising The Bar” against the late, great WWE Hall of Famer:Few minutes into the Bruno special…wow
  Wow ❤️
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 25, 2018
  I'm just sitting here imaging a 1970s Cesaro
  
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