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• Kurt Angle Posts Video Of ‘Greatest Royal Rumble’ Pre-Show Dinner w/ Undertaker, Vince McMahon & More

  26-04-2018 23:49 via mandatory.com
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  Kurt Angle posted the following videos on his Instagram account of his dinner with a number of WWE personalities including Undertaker, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Roman Reigns and others:
  Updated Look At The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Set (Possible Spoilers) Me and… the Undertaker, having dinner in Saudi Arabia. #oldschool #itstrue
  A post shared byKurt Angle (@therealkurtangle) on Apr 26, 2018 at 1:45pm PDTPre-show dinner in Saudi. Awesome!!! #WWEGreatestRoya
  
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• Ronda Rousey Breaks Silence On UFC Losses, Comments On ‘Trial By Twitter’ And Public Criticism Of Her Fights

  26-04-2018 23:40 via mandatory.com
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  Ronda Rousey took part in an open question and answer session at the Wild Card West boxing gym in California last night, and spoke openly about her two losses in the UFC and how they affected her, including why she hasn’t spoken about it before. Rousey said (transcripts via USA Today): “I did a whole lot of crying, isolating myself, (husband Travis Browne) held me and let me cry and it lasted two years. I couldn’
  
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• Low Ki Speaks Out On Keeping Deposit For Missed Appearance (Video), Promoter Refutes Claims, Says Ki Went Into Business For Himself

  26-04-2018 23:11 via mandatory.com
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  Low Ki issued the following video in response to a recent claim that he wrongfully took a deposit for a live event he did not actually work on.
  Low Ki was supposed to face off with Matt Riddle at the ‘Bloodsport’ event promoted by GameChanger Wrestling on Wrestlemania weekend in New Orleans. Ki’s explanation of the events is that he was injured while training for the match, but since he met his obligations by still flying out to New Orleans in an
  
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• Women Of Honor Stars Set To Compete On ROH’s ‘Honor United’ UK Tour, Castle & Cabana Face The Addiction At Final Battle ’16 (Video)

  26-04-2018 22:44 via mandatory.com
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  Women Of Honor
  Ring Of Honor issued the following:
  The stars of Women of Honor will take part in Ring of Honor’s Honor United UK Tour in May, when the “Best Wrestling on the Planet” makes its much-anticipated return to England and Scotland.
  Joining inaugural Women of Honor Champion Sumie Sakai, who already had been announced for the tour, are Tenille Dashwood, Brandi Rhodes and Kelly Klein.
  In addition to Sakai, other champions confirmed for the tour
  
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• New Japan Road To Wrestling Dontaku (4/27) Full Card & Viewing Info

  26-04-2018 22:37 via mandatory.com
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  New Japan Pro Wrestling continues their Road To Wrestling Dontaku Tour on Friday. The show will feature Hirooki Goto defending his NEVER Openweight Championship against Juice Robinson.
  Kazuchika Okada & Hiroshi Tanahashi are set to clash in main event tag action.
  The show is set to air at 5:30am EDT on NJPWWorld.com.Yuya Uemura vs. Ren Narita
  Shota Umino, Tomoyuki Oka & Yuji Nagata vs. Taguchi Japan (Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask & Ju
  
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• Seth Rollins On Being Nervous Ahead Of The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble, Possible Feud w/ Roman Reigns, The Slow Road To Finding His Way On RAW

  26-04-2018 22:28 via mandatory.com
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  Seth Rollins recently spoke with Newsweek; you can read a few highlights below:
  Rollins comments on his title defense at tomorrow’s Greatest Royal Rumble event: 
  Nervous to be honest with you. This is my first IC title defense and you put me in a ladder match with three other guys over at Saudi Arabia in front of a hot crowd. It’s going to be insane. It’s unprecedented, this is the first time we’ve done anything lik
  
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• Baron Corbin On Honoring His Family, Wanting To Be The Top Guy On RAW, Learning From His Failures

  26-04-2018 22:18 via mandatory.com
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  Baron Corbin recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard’s Week In Wrestling; you can read a few highlights below:
  Corbin talks about family being a big part of who he is, despite not having TV time to flesh out his character that much: 
  Yes, and that does play a role in what I do and who I am. I have a huge portrait of [my father] and my grandfather on my thigh. It helps remind me every day of wher
  
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• Updated Look At The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Set (Possible Spoilers)

  26-04-2018 22:05 via mandatory.com
  The following photos have been posted online revealing an updated look at the setup for tomorrow’s WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia:
  WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Will Follow A Local Custom For Live Audience
  Note: The image with Randy Orton’s graphics features a ’22’ on the boards, leading to speculation that’s his entry spot into the Rumble match. It doesn’t appear to be a full spoiler as there are also photos of Mojo Rawley and Mike Kanellis&rsqu
  
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• McMahon Dines With Former World Champions In Saudi Arabia; WWE Teasing Bryan V. Miz (Video)

  26-04-2018 22:04 via mandatory.com
  McMahon Dines With Former World Champions In Saudi Arabia
  The popular wrestling Twitter account @WrestleVotes revealed how Vince McMahon and several WWE Superstars including the Undertaker dined this week with dignataries in Saudi Arabia:Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar & The Undertaker sharing a meal in Saudi Arabia prior to tomorrow’s Greatest Royal Rumble.Shane McMahon, Kurt Angle, Roman Reigns, Rusev, Triple H & Braun Strowman are also seated at that table among other country digni
  
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• NXT Star Vanessa Borne Shows Off Her Booty Workouts (Video), Summer Rae Shares Sexy Coachella Galleries

  26-04-2018 22:03
  NXT Superstar and former Mae Young Classic competitor Vanessa Borne is featured in a new YouTube video showing off her booty workouts at the WWE Performance Center. Seriously, the title of the video is literally “How to build a booty like Vanessa Borne”. Check it out above.
  Borne has been training in WWE developmental for the last several years, and made her NXT live event debut in August 2016 working under the name Danielle Kamela. She’s made several appearances on NXT televis
  
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• Undertaker Training For Greatest Royal Rumble With RAW Superstar; Royal Rumble 2017 (Full Match)

  26-04-2018 21:38 via mandatory.com
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  The following image surfaced online today via the Squared Circle Reddit, showing  the Undertaker training with Elias in a gym prior to tomorrow’s Greatest Royal Rumble:Taker is ready for g royal rumble #GreatesRoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/WgHwTm3Kms
  — مصعب السعوي (@alsaweie) April 26, 2018RELATED: WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Will Follow A Local Custom For Live Audience
  
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• Sean Waltman Claims WWE Wanted to Bring a Major Name Out of Retirement For Greatest Royal Rumble

  26-04-2018 21:24
  It’s become common knowledge that WWE is being paid a massive amount of money by the Saudi Arabian government to run this Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble Event. Virtually every major name from The Undertaker to Triple H and Rey Mysterio is being brought in for the show, and just in case it’s not clear how much money rides on this new partnership, wrestling legend Sean Waltman is now claiming that WWE even tried to take Shawn Michaels out of retirement.
  On the latest episode of h
  
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• WATCH: John Cena Opens Up About Nikki Bella Breakup; ‘I’m Not Doing Well’

  26-04-2018 20:29
  As you’re probably aware by now, WWE Superstars John Cena and Nikki Bella have called off their engagement for the second time, and are no longer together.
  The pro wrestling power couple has been surprisingly candid with members of the media since their unfortunate split, with Nikki’s twin sister Brie even claiming they shared several real-life conversations while shooting for Total Divas and Total Bellas that she wouldn’t be comfortable having in front of c
  
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• John Cena Opens Up About Nikki Bella Breakup; ‘I’m Not Doing Well’

  26-04-2018 20:29
  As you’re probably aware by now, WWE Superstars John Cena and Nikki Bella have called off their engagement for the second time, and are no longer together.
  The pro wrestling power couple has been surprisingly candid with members of the media since their unfortunate split, with Nikki’s twin sister Brie even claiming they shared several real-life conversations while shooting for Total Divas and Total Bellas that she wouldn’t be comfortable having in front of c
  
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• Welterweight Wrestling Weekly #6: Last Updates For This Sunday’s PPV, Mysterio Match Footage Added, Ace Perry vs. Dylan Bostic Preview, More

  26-04-2018 20:28 via mandatory.com
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  Welterweight Wrestling Weekly #6: Final News For THIS Sunday’s PPV; Rey Mysterio Match Footage Added To Broadcast; Video Preview Of Ace Perry vs. Dylan Bostic & More!
  We are now just a matter of days away from Welterweight Wrestling 3 LIVE on pay-per-view! THIS Sunday, April 29, at 5PM EST you can watch 3 hours of the best young, up-and-coming athletes 185 lbs-and-under in HD crystal clear quality no matter where you are in the world! Wi
  
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• Triple H vs John Cena Tale of the Tape, ‘Finn Freeze’ in Saudi Arabia, Royal Rumble Finishers Gone Wrong (Video)

  26-04-2018 20:05
  WWE has posted a new video featuring the ten best Royal Rumble finisher reversals that a player can execute in the WWE 2K18 video game. Check it out above.
  Finn Freeze in Saudi Arabia
  Balor Club truly is for everyone, as the WWE RAW Superstar has arrived in Saudi Arabia for this Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble event, and is bringing his siganture “Finn Freeze” to the city of Jeddah.#FinnFreeze at the #Jeddah sign at the Corniche Walk in #SaudiArabia! #WWEGRR
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• Impact Preview & Discussion Thread: New Champ Pentagon Jr, Aries’ Town Hall, LAX Rematch Against Steiner & Drake, Allie v Valkyrie, More

  26-04-2018 19:59 via mandatory.com
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  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of Impact in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter (some of your tweets will appear in our l
  
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• Two Surprise Names in Saudi Arabia For WWE Greatest Royal Rumble *Spoilers*

  26-04-2018 19:49
  According to PWInsider.com, both Shawn Daivari and Hornswoggle are currently in Saudi Arabia traveling with the WWE crew for tomorrow’s Greatest Royal Rumble event.
  Daivari, 33, was a singles wrestler for a brief window in WWE but is better known for his managerial skills, accompanying the likes of Muhammad Hassan, The Great Khali and even Kurt Angle during his four years with the company. It’s unknown whether or not he will be competing in the 50-Man Royal Rumble match itself, as he
  
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• WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Predictions: Thoughts on All 7 Title Matches, Undertaker in Action, Cena/HHH & More

  26-04-2018 19:31
  This Friday, WWE takes a not-so-small fortune from the Saudi Arabian government to run a ridiculously long special event/propaganda machine called The Greatest Royal Rumble!
  With seven championships on the line, one of the grandest stages WWE has ever constructed, the in-ring return of The Undertaker, a rare and totally random bout between Triple H and John Cena, not to mention the first ever 50-man Royal Rumble match in history, this show is shaping up to be bigger than WrestleMania itself. So
  
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• Possible Spoiler For Greatest Royal Rumble; Two Former WWE Superstars Seen In Saudi Arabia

  26-04-2018 19:18 via mandatory.com
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  PWInsider is reporting today that two former WWE superstars Shawn Daivari and Hornswoggle are in Saudi Arabia which may lead to them appearing in some role at tomorrow’s Greatest Royal Rumble.
  RELATED: Latest Betting Odds On Greatest Royal Rumble; Numbers Change For Big Title Match
  These two superstars would serve perfect supporting roles in the 50-man fracas that will be tomorrow’s Royal Rumble match. Daivari has been active since leaving WWE in
  
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• Rikishi Opens Up To Sean Waltman About Training Rusev, His Sons’ WWE Work, Working w/ Steve Austin, Thinking His Gear Was A Rib, More

  26-04-2018 18:58 via mandatory.com
  SEAN ‘X-PAC’ WALTMAN TALKS ABOUT NEW JAPAN RUNNING AT THE COW PALACE AND ANTHONY ANZALDO. WITH TODAY’S SHOW FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST RIKISHI.
  Download the podcast version of X-PAC 12360 on iTunes: HERE or download the podcast version for Android HERE.
  X-PAC 12360 has shared the following transcribed quotes with WrestleZone from the most recent episode with Rikishi.
  RELATED: Sean Waltman Reveals Post-Mania Conversation w/ ‘Taker, Talks Possibl
  
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• Latest Betting Odds On Greatest Royal Rumble; Numbers Change For Big Title Match

  26-04-2018 18:27 via mandatory.com
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  BetWrestling.com has issued the latest betting odds today for tomorrow’s WWE Greatest Royal Rumble: 
  On the day before The Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, only one of the seven championships on the line project the champion to retain. Even then it’s worth noting that Roman Reigns, while still favored, has seen his odds shorten in his challenge for the Universal Championship held by Brock Lesnar. Last week Roman was favored at -700, but
  
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• Cause Of Bruno Sammartino’s Death Revealed

  26-04-2018 17:54 via mandatory.com
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  In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer has reported that Bruno Sammartino‘s cause of death was due to multiple organ failures because of heart issues.
  According to the report, Sammartino has been in and out of the hospital over the course of the last few months but wanted to keep it private. Bruno suffered from rheumatic fever as a child which lead to eventual heart troubles later in life.
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• Zack Ryder Jokes w/ Mike Bennett About Recent Injury, Top 5 Superstars Who Beat Undertaker in a Casket Match

  26-04-2018 17:47
  As previously reported, Zack Ryder suffered an injury this Monday during a match with Mike Bennett for WWE Main Event. In order to get checked out by doctors the former Intercontinental Champion was forced to miss this week’s massive Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia. The good news is, he won’t miss much time off or require surgery because the injury is only a strain.I would be there…but I got hurt wrestling you. Thanks for rubbing it in.
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyd
  
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• John Cena Opens Up About The Bella Break-Up

  26-04-2018 17:18 via mandatory.com
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  TMZ Sports released a video of John Cena being briefly interviewed for the first time about his breakup with Nikki Bella. In the video says how his “heart hurts for her” and that he “knows he was in love.”
  You can watch the interview and read TMZ’s full write-up by going here.
  RELATED: WWE Gives ‘Tale Of The Tape’ On Cena v. Triple H
  The post John Cena Opens Up About The Bella Break-Up appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Paige’s Brother Roy Knight Claims She’s the “Happiest I’ve Seen Her in Years”, Thanks WWE For Their Support

  26-04-2018 17:16
  There’s been some very public, very loud drama within the Knight family over the past few years, specifically when it came to Paige’s previous relationship/engagement to former WWE Superstar Alberto Patron. In fact, just last year her brother Roy Knight released an open letter claiming that she had been physically and mentally abused and was worried that she would end up like Whitney Houston or Amy Winehouse.
  Thankfully, it looks like at least two members of the family have reconcile
  
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• Two Title Matches, Pentagon Jr. Debuts as Champion & More on Tonight’s IMPACT Wrestling; Watch the Cold Open

  26-04-2018 16:54
  Tonight on Pop TV witness the arrival of a brand new World Heavyweight Champion, as Lucha Underground’s man of no fear Pentagon Jr. makes his way to IMPACT Wrestling television for the very first time. Plus, Santana and Ortiz of LAX invoke their contractual rematch clause, and the Knockouts Championship will be on the line in addition to all the fallout from this past week’s hugely successful IMPACT Redemption pay-per-view.
  ProWrestling.com will have full, exclusive live coverage of
  
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• Triple H Candidly Speaks About Saudi Arabia Being ‘Welcoming And Misunderstood’ (Video)

  26-04-2018 16:49 via mandatory.com
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  WWE posted the following video on-line:
  While appearing on the show “Tafaolkum,” Triple H speaks candidly about how welcoming and sometimes misunderstood a place Saudi Arabia can be, and he expresses how much WWE’s Superstars are looking forward to the Greatest Royal Rumble event this Friday.RELATED: The Undertaker Arrives In Saudi Arabia (Photos / Video)Triple H & Shawn MichaelsShawn Michaels, Bonnie Hammer and T
  
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• Vince McMahon Wishes Kane A Happy Birthday, “Big Red Machine” Goes Door-To-Door Before Election

  26-04-2018 16:30 via mandatory.com
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  Kane celebrates his 51st birthday today and Vince McMahon took the time to wish him a happy one:He’s one of the few people who lights their own birthday candles. Happy birthday to @KaneWWE. pic.twitter.com/Te0cIbQbBF
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 26, 2018Yesterday, Kane spent time going to visit his Knox County neighbors one week before the May 1 election in hopes of getting folks to go out and vote for him as mayor:Saying hello to my neighbors
  
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• WWE Gives ‘Tale Of The Tape’ On Cena v. Triple H, Stephanie Thanks Fans For Pediatric Cancer ‘Get Well Soon’ Cards

  26-04-2018 16:18 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  WWE Gives ‘Tale Of The Tape’ On Cena v. Triple H
  WWE gave fans the ‘Tale Of The Tape’ on Instagram regarding the historic resumes of Triple H and John Cena before they face off at The Greatest Royal Rumble this Friday: Two of @wwe's most decorated Superstars of all-time will do battle TOMORROW at #WWEGRR. @johncena @tripleh
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Apr 26, 2018 at 7:00am PDTRELATED: The Bar Arrive In
  
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• Maskless Rey Mysterio w/ WWE Stars in Saudi Arabia (Photos), Matt Hardy’s Woken Vessel Returns to the Red Sea

  26-04-2018 16:18
  Maskless Mysterio in Saudi Arabia
  As previously reported, Rey Mysterio will officially be competing in tomorrow’s massive 50-man Greatest Royal Rumble match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The master of the 619 posted a few photos on Instagram today, a few without his trademark mask, hanging out with long-time friends and fellow WWE Superstars during the trip.2 OG’s @ the #RedSea @themarkhenry
  A post shared byRey Mysterio (@619iamlucha) on Apr 26, 2018 at 6:41am PDT
  Great arrival into Jedda
  
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• SoCal Val On the Controversy Surrounding WWE Women Not Performing at Greatest Royal Rumble (Video)

  26-04-2018 16:13
  
  Former Impact Wrestling star SoCal Val will be the special guest on next week’s episode of The Voice of Wrestling, and the above preview clip has been released featuring Val addressing the controversy surrounding WWE women not competing at the Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia. VOW airs every Wednesday at 5pm EST on FITE TV, and you can check out past episodes at this link.
  Val is not the only wrestling personality who has weighed-in on the subject of the WWE women not c
  
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• Seth Rollins Talks WWE Letting Him Use The Curb Stomp, Mark Henry Not Used To Being A Hall Of Famer

  26-04-2018 15:53
  Seth Rollins spoke with Newsweek about a variety of topics including WWE allowing him to bring back the Curb Stomp as a finisher.
  “You know, I can’t divulge the entire story. Maybe some other time. It’ll be good for a DVD or a Network special or something like that. I will say that I was very happy to see it come back. It wasn’t a long-term plan, I knew way in advance, but I was happy to get it back. That is another thing this year that really put me on a very good trajec
  
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• Mark Henry On Winning GRR, Why It’s As Special As WrestleMania, Having Respect For Randy Orton

  26-04-2018 15:23
  WWE Hall Of Famer, Mark Henry spoke with The National to promote the Greatest Royal Rumble where he claimed it is as special as WrestleMania.
  WWE making an impact in a new market:
  “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 on a great show for the audience so they will look forward to us coming back.”
  Wanting to win the 50-man Royal Rumbl
  
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• Cody Rhodes On If He’ll Ever Return To WWE, Will He Ever Start His Own Promotion?

  26-04-2018 15:21 via mandatory.com
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  Cody Rhodes was asked on Twitter yesterday if he’d ever consider a return to WWE and “The American Nightmare” said how he’s content with marching to the beat of his own drum:Unlikely. They have a huge place in my heart. They raised me.But my music is my music and I play it how I want, I am literally incapable of taking direction. https://t.co/1OKmD58nVN
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 25, 2018Cody also responded to a followe
  
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• Drake Maverick Hypes Greatest Royal Rumble, Elijah Burke Backstage At WWE (Photo), Jericho On New Japan Run Ending

  26-04-2018 15:01
  WWE 205 Live general manager, Drake Maverick, has been hyping up tomorrows Greatest Royal Rumble show, promoting the cruiserweight action on the card.
  Maverick has utilized social media well since becoming the GM to promote the brand and he has been urging fans to sign up for the WWE Network to see Cedric Alexander defend his title against Kalisto.TOMORROW NIGHT
  Exclusively on @WWENetwork‘The Greatest Royal Rumble Event’Sign up now for a free month of #WWE Network – including #
  
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• More Talents Arrive Ahead Of Greatest Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes Offers His Thoughts On WWE Bruno Sammartino Doc

  26-04-2018 14:49
  As we get closer to tomorrow’s first ever Greatest Royal Rumble event more WWE Superstars have been arriving in Saudi Arabia.
  Mike Kanellis commented on being in Saudi Arabia, stating he expected wrestling to take him around the world, but never to Saudi Arabia.Jim Ross and Jerry Lawley boarded their final plane ahead of arriving in Saudi Arabia as well, with both men set to be part of the Greatest Royal Rumble Kick-Off show. WWE producer, Finlay, has also arrived ahead of the show.
  I knew
  
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• Kurt Angle Teams With The Special Olympics In Saudi Arabia, Mark Henry & Mojo Ride Camels, ATVs (Video)

  26-04-2018 14:48 via mandatory.com
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  Kurt Angle Teams With The Special Olympics In Saudi Arabia
  “The Olympic Hero” Kurt Angle went to visit Special Olympics heroes after touching down in Saudi Arabia. Angle will be involved in the 50-man Royal Rumble match on Friday: Went to visit the Special Olympics Cebter in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I had the privilege to meet Yassar, who is also a gold medalist. He won 3 gold medals in Los Angeles, at the special Olympics 201
  
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• Seth Rollins Talks Wanting To Face Daniel Bryan, Andrade Almas On Main Roster, A Shield WrestleMania Match

  26-04-2018 14:25
  Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins, recently spoke with Planeta Wrestling ahead of the Greatest Royal Rumble where he spoke about some potential dream matches, including facing Daniel Bryan.
  A potential Shield triple threat at WrestleMania:
  “Of course. That is always the dream. Big Shield triple threat match would be pretty special. I’m looking for Seth Rollins to have his name on the marquee on the main event at WrestleMania, and if those gentlemen want to join me I’m sur
  
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• Jerry Lawler Documents His Saudi Arabia Flight With JR (Photos)

  26-04-2018 14:20 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: AXS TV
  Jerry Lawler Documents His Saudi Arabia Flight With JR
  Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross are dusting off the headsets to do some commentary work for The Greatest Royal Rumble so The King went on Twitter to post a few selfies with him and J.R. in transit to Saudi Arabia:I'm a little better at selfies than @JRsBBQ …but here we go to Saudi Arabia! pic.twitter.com/cqrTaiUsu0
  — Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) April 25, 2018
  Getting on our last flight of the day…Saudi Arab
  
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• Curt Hawkins Takes Shot At Zack Ryder, Akam Responds To Kanye, Tye Dillinger Arrives For Greatest Royal Rumble

  26-04-2018 14:14
  Curt Hawkins took a humorous shot against his former tag team partner and new Monday Night Raw star, Zack Ryder on Twitter.
  Ryder revealed that he injured his knee during a Main Event taping prior to Raw this week when he faced Mike Bennett, and Hawkins responded to that news.
  Hawkins tweeted Ryder stating that some people aren’t cut out for Main Event. Of course, Hawkins has been a regular performer on the show where his defeated streak has grown.
  Some guys just aren’t cut out for M
  
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• Update On Samoa Joe’s Brand Status for UK Tour, WWE Honoring Brand Split?, Latest On Jake Roberts WrestleCon Incident

  26-04-2018 14:06
  As noted, Samoa Joe vs Roman Reigns will be taking place at WWE Backlash, and the singles match is also expected to take place during the WWE UK tour kicking off in May. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE will be honoring the new brand split rosters during the UK tour, but since Reigns has no other opponent at this time for the tour, Joe will be working the Raw brand while overseas.
  Latest On Jake Roberts WrestleCon Incident
  As noted, an incident occurred at WrestleCon over Wres
  
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• Update On Samoa Joe’s Brand Status for UK Tour, WWE Honoring Brand Split?, Latest On Jake Roberts NOLA Incident

  26-04-2018 14:06
  As noted, Samoa Joe vs Roman Reigns will be taking place at WWE Backlash, and the singles match is also expected to take place during the WWE UK tour kicking off in May. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE will be honoring the new brand split rosters during the UK tour, but since Reigns has no other opponent at this time for the tour, Joe will be working the Raw brand while overseas.
  Latest On Jake Roberts WrestleCon Incident
  As noted, an incident occurred at WrestleCon over Wres
  
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• Moose On Hating His Name Originally, EC3 Joining WWE, Differences Between NFL Locker Room And Wrestling

  26-04-2018 14:00
  Impact Wrestling star, Moose, recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet about a variety of topics including how he originally felt about his name. Below are some highlights with a h/t to Rajah.com for transcribing.
  Moose originally hating his name:
  “A teammate of mine gave it to me during my football days. Hated it. Couldn’t stand it. Hated everybody who called me Moose and now Moose makes me money.”
  Thoughts on EC3 joining WWE:
  “I talk to him everyday. I’m so happy for h
  
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• Top Free Agent & Former X-Division Champion Rumored to be Behind Bone Soldier’s NJPW Return

  26-04-2018 13:58
  As previously reported, former Bullet Club member Bone Soldier will be making his return to New Japan Pro Wrestling in the near future after a vignette aired advertising his comeback at a recent show.
  The original Bone Soldier was played by Mitsuhide Hirasawa, better known by some for his tenure as the infamous Captain New Japan. At one point he was part of a small group of anti-Bullet Club Hunters with Yoshi Tatsu, widely considered to be the single worst aspect of most New Japan shows during t
  
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• Injury Updates: Aerostar Has Scary Moment at Impact Tapings, Will Zack Ryder Be in the Greatest Royal Rumble?

  26-04-2018 13:55
  According to PWInsider.com, there was a scary moment at last night’s Impact Wrestling TV tapings when Andrew Everett hit Aerostar with a 450 Splash and it appeared Aerostar might have suffered broken ribs as he had the wind completely knocked out of him.
  Medics were called to the ring after the spot and Taya Valkyrie hit the ring to help translate for the injured star. After being checked on by the medics, Aerostar was helped to the back and it has since been reported that he will be fine
  
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• Heyman Hypes Lesnar vs Reigns, New Day Travels with Y2J (Photo), How Did Bruce Prichard’s Show Draw for WWE Network?

  26-04-2018 13:46
  Below are the top 10 most watched WWE Network shows of the week, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
  1. WrestleMania2. Something Else to Wrestle With episode one3. NXT from 4/184. NXT Takeover New Orleans5. 2018 Royal Rumble6. Ride Along with New Day Gable & Benjamin7. WWE 24 on Raw 258. Bruno Sammartino documentary special9. 205 Live from 4/1710. NXT from 4/11
  Heyman Hypes Lesnar vs Reigns
  Paul Heyman Tweeted the following, hyping Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns at Greatest Royal R
  
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• The New Day Post Photo With Chris Jericho, NXT Star To Debut New Gimmick Next Week (Video)

  26-04-2018 12:01 via mandatory.com
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  The New Day Post Photo With Chris Jericho
  The New Day met Chris Jericho on the flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Xavier Woods posted a photo on his Instagram: About to go to Saudi Arabia!!!!!!!!
  A post shared byAustin Creed (@xavierwoodsphd) on Apr 25, 2018 at 1:26pm PDTRELATED: ‘No Way!’ Jericho Runs Into No Way Jose At Charlotte Airport
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• Update On Aerostar’s Injury (Spoilers)

  26-04-2018 10:41 via mandatory.com
  At yesterday’s Impact tapings in Orlando, there was a scary moment where it looked like Aerostar may have been seriously injured during a march with Andrew Everett. A 450 Splash from Everett knocked the wind out of Aerostar and it looked like he could have broken ribs. There was silence in the arena as medics came out and Taya Valkyrie came out to help translate for Aerostar.
  Aerostar walked to the back with the help of others and PWInsider learned that Aerostar wasn’t taken to the
  
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• JR And Jerry Lawler Head To Saudi Arabia (Photo), WWE Prospects Turn Jeddah Into Suplex City (Video)

  26-04-2018 09:59 via mandatory.com
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  JR And Jerry Lawler Head To Saudi Arabia
  Jim Ross posted a photo of himself and Jerry Lawler on a flight on the way to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to do commentary at the Greatest Royal Rumble event:My pal @JerryLawler & I putting the band back together to play a few tunes in #Saudi for @WWEOur stuff starts at 11 am ET on @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/p11TA6miRF
  — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 25, 2018RELATED: Jim Ross Praises Ronda Rousey’s Debut
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