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• Nia Jax On Latest Alexa Bliss ‘PSA’, Mark Henry Meet & Greet in Jeddah (Video), WWE Star Never Eliminated From GRR?

  01-05-2018 23:58
  WWE has released the above video.
  Before competing in the Greatest Royal Rumble Match, The WWE Hall of Famer enjoys spending time with fans of all ages at a special Toys “R” Us meet-and-greet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  WWE Star Never Eliminated From GRR?
  Former WWE star Hurricane Helms Tweeted the following on Hornswoggle never going over the top ropes when he was eliminated from the Greatest Royal Rumble match, but some fans seem to disagree:Hornswoggle never went over the top. Just s
  
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• Mark Henry Says Seth Rollins Is ‘Beyond Elite’ Status, WWE Superstars For Hope Auction Winners Get Red Carpet Treatment (Video)

  01-05-2018 23:28 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  Seth Rollins
  Mark Henry recently praised Seth Rollins’ recent WWE run on Busted Open Radio, saying ‘Monday Night Rollins’ is on his way to being an all-time great:How did I open the show? How did I open it? Seth Rollins is, right now, for your money, he’s one of the most exciting guys wrestling. He’s getting into that ‘great’ stratusphere, like beyond elite. He’s be
  
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• This Week’s WWE Raw Viewership Continues to Drop With Greatest Royal Rumble Fallout & Final Backlash Hype

  01-05-2018 22:47
  This week’s WWE Raw was the final episode of the show heading into the third big PPV event for WWE less than a month, with WWE Backlash taking place this Sunday night.
  WWE Raw also featured fallout from the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event last week, with Rumble match winner Braun Strowman, and was headlined by an Intercontinental Title match featuring Seth Rollins defending against Finn Balor.
  Despite the show featuring PPV fallout and final PPV hype in the same broadcast, WWE Raw viewersh
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Makes NBA Playoff Bets With Renee Young & Bobby Roode

  01-05-2018 22:45 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Dolph Ziggler posted the following, revealing he and Renee Young have a wager on the Cleveland Cavaliers versus Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs series:It’s official, #PoutineVsPierogi @Raptors vs @cavs bet with @ReneeYoungWWE (vid to follow)
  thanks @WWEGlamSquad for the rockin’ locks 🤘 pic.twitter.com/KBI7gi146w
  — Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) May 1, 2018Braun Strowman Hypes WWE Backlash Match, Ziggler And McIntyre Say Today’s Superstar
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Drops Again Leading Into Backlash, Stays Above Three Million Viewers

  01-05-2018 22:37 via mandatory.com
  This week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 3.066 million viewers, which is down from 3.104 million viewers last week.
  This week’s show had an hourly breakdown of:8 p.m. – 3.136 million
  9 p.m. – 3.184 million
  10 p.m. + overrun – 2.878 millionKevin Owens And Sami Zayn Reveal Why Montreal Roared For Them (Video), Sasha Banks Takes A Shot At Bayley
  Last night’s numbers marked the fourth straight week RAW has dropped in overall viewership. Despite the drop in overa
  
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• X-Division Title Match & More Added to Impact Wrestling, ‘Penta Does Iowa’ Twitch Matches, Impact Media Call Details

  01-05-2018 22:18
  Impact Wrestling has announced several new matches for this week’s episode on Pop TV, and below is the updated show card:
  -Matt Sydal vs Taiji Ishimori for the X-Division Title-Taya Valkyrie vs Kiera Hogan-Rosemary vs Su Yung-El Hijo Del Fantasma, Drago and Aerostar vs Dezmond Xavier, DJZ and Andrew EverettTHIS THURSDAY on IMPACT!@WeAreRosemary and @realsuyung finally go one on one, a CAN’T MISS six man tag team match, the X-Division title is on the line plus Knockouts and oVe action
  
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• Flip Gordon Reflects On His Final Day In The United States Army

  01-05-2018 22:15 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Ring of Honor
  Flip Gordon posted the following message on Twitter, reflecting on his last day as a soldier in the United States Army:Today is very bitter sweet….Today… I say goodbye to the Army I thought it would be aeasy to say goodbye until I took a step back and realized just how much the Army has helped me grow over the past 6 years. I enlisted with my best friend at the age of 20 and it was the best decision I ever made. The Army taught me so many things from how
  
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• Former WWE Star Return Match Announced, Ric Flair Praises LeBron James, Xavier Woods & Big E Game (Video)

  01-05-2018 21:56
  UpUpDownDown has released the above video.
  It’s a rematch as the King of the Hill rolls on in the WWE locker room! Can SHORTY a.k.a. Austin Creed a.k.a. THE CURRENT KING OF THE HILL retain his hard-fought title or will he have to endure a long road trip ahead filled with gloating from his opponent, BIG WOOL a.k.a. Big E?
  Former WWE Star Return Match Announced
  As noted, former WWE star Rosa Mendes has been training for her in-ring return, and MCW has announced her return match will take pla
  
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• Comparing WWE’s WrestleMania 34 & The Greatest Royal Rumble

  01-05-2018 21:51 via mandatory.com
  The following editorial was written by Jon Weigell and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Jon’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post and follow him on Twitter @JonTheWiggles 
  The Greatest Royal Rumble came up rather quickly in the wake of WrestleMania 34. For a WrestleMania that was stacked with solid storylines and blockbuster match-ups I believe it didn’t exactly deliver. This is where The Great
  
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• Zack Ryder Celebrates Career Milestone, Which NXT Callups Are You Most Excited To See On RAW & SmackDown Live?

  01-05-2018 21:44 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2017 in New York City.
  Zack Ryder Celebrates Career Milestone
  WWE Superstar Zack Ryder, who is currently recovering from a minor leg injury, tweeted the following celebrating the 11 year anniversary of his WWE debut alongside Curt Hawkins as The Major Bros:11 years ago-5/1/07-I made my @wwe debut. Over a decade of being on the main roster-living the dream-busting my ass & doing whatever it takes to capitalize on opportunities. I&rs
  
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• Former UFC Champ On Why CM Punk Will Win His Second Fight, Camp WWE Season Premiere Trailer, Ryder Anniversary

  01-05-2018 21:41
  In the video above, Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, The Ultimate Fighter Winner, UFC Hall of Famer and UFC VP of Athletic Development Forrest Griffin discusses 0-1 CM Punk’s upcoming fight at UFC 225 fight vs 0-1 Mike Jackson.
  Read Also: Brock Lesnar Closing In On Punk’s Record Title Reign
  Ryder Anniversary
  Zack Ryder has issued the following Tweet, recalling his WWE debut 11 years ago:11 years ago-5/1/07-I made my @wwe debut. Over a decade of being on the main roster-liv
  
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• Former WWE Superstar To Host New Weekly Show On Impact Twitch Channel, Take A 360° Tour Of The Bella Twins Office

  01-05-2018 21:17 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Bazooka Candy Brands/Topps)
  Santino Marella To Host New Weekly Show On Impact Twitch Channel
  Impact Wrestling tweeted the following today revealing that former WWE Superstar Santino Marella will be hosting a new weekly show on Impact’s Twitch channel. Santino will host the show alongside Destiny Wrestling’s Iceman. The show will air Wednesdays at 4pm EST starting tomorrow:BREAKING: A brand new weekly @Twitch show featuring @milanmiracle a
  
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• Top Names Added to WWE MSG Return, Was Braun’s GRR Trophy at Raw?, Roderick Strong Taunts Daniel Bryan (Photo)

  01-05-2018 21:02
  WWE Raw stars Bobby Lashley and Jinder Mahal have been added to advertisements for the WWE MSG return on July 7th.
  Below are more event details per the MSG website:
  WWE RETURNS TO THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ARENA WITH THE SUMMERSLAM HEATWAVE TOUR!
  FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER SEE RONDA ROUSEY LIVE IN ACTION AT MSG!
  MAIN EVENT: ROMAN REIGNS VS. SAMOA JOE
  PLUS MORE OF YOUR FAVORITE WWE SUPERSTARS INCLUDING:BRAUN STROWMANSETH ROLLINSFINN BALORTHE MIZALEXA BLISSASUKASASHA BANKSELIASTHE BARMATT HARDYBR
  
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• Smackdown Live Preview & Discussion: Jeff Hardy On MizTV, Shinsuke Demands AJ Apology, More

  01-05-2018 20:54 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s Smackdown Live in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:Jeff Hardy to appear on “Miz TV”
  Shinsuke Nakamura demands a public apology from AJ Styles
  Char
  
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• Superstar Returning on 205 Live, Braun Wanted a “Get These Lips” Movement, Camp WWE Season Two Details

  01-05-2018 20:44
  WWE 205 Live GM Drake Maverick is teasing a superstar return on tonight’s show as seen below:PLEASE RT
  All the info for TONIGHT’s @WWE205Live
  EXCLUSIVELY on the @WWENetwork straight after #SDLive #205Live #WWE #Cruiserweight pic.twitter.com/lQOF05m7sz
  — Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) May 1, 2018Braun Wanted a “Get These Lips” Movement
  WWE has released the following clip from last night’s new episode of “Ride Along”, during which Braun Strowman says
  
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• Drake Maverick Teases Superstar Return For 205 Live, Kane v Edge: Backlash 2004 (Full Match)

  01-05-2018 20:33 via mandatory.com
  Drake Maverick Teases Superstar Return For Tonight’s 205 Live
  205 Live GM Drake Maverick sent out the following tweet teasing a Superstar return on tonight’s episode of WWE 205 Live:TONIGHT – @WWE205LiveEXCLUSIVELY on the @WWENetwork straight after #SDLive
  Will give you updates later today on a match I will be signing as well as a returning superstar #205Live #WWE
  — Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) May 1, 2018RELATED: Maverick Says Ali vs Alexander Is ‘The Heart’
  
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• Camp WWE Season Two Premieres On WWE Network This Sunday

  01-05-2018 20:14 via mandatory.com
   
  WWE has sent the following to WrestleZone:**TUNE-IN ADVISORY**
   CAMP WWE SEASON TWO PREMIERES ON WWE NETWORK THIS SUNDAY
  Camp WWE is back!  The extremely popular animated series produced by WWE and Seth Green’s Stoopid Buddy Studios returns for season two, premiering on demand this Sunday, May 6 at noon ET on WWE Network. Camp WWE reimagines WWE Superstars and Legends as kids at their favorite summer camp … owned by none other than Mr. Vince McMa
  
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• Complete Details Released for Upcoming Autobiography On Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl, Hornswoggle Comments

  01-05-2018 19:38
  The following press release has been issued, offering details on the upcoming Hornswoggle autobiography:
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – UPCOMING AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM POPULAR WWE WRESTLER
  People born with achondroplasia – a condition causing disproportionate dwarfism – don’t tend to end up as champions in the world of wrestling. In fact, only one man has ever achieved this, becoming the World Wrestling Entertainment Cruiserweight Champion at the age of 21 and the height of 4’
  
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• WWE Stars Support Kane On Election Day (Photos), Senator Endorses The Big Red Machine, WWE Raw Top 10 Video

  01-05-2018 19:33
  Above is this week’s WWE Raw Top 10 video.
  WWE Stars Support Kane
  As noted, WWE star Glenn “Kane” Jacobs is currently running to be Thebes Mayor Knox County, Tennessee, and the primary election is today. As seen below, WWE stars have taken to Twitter to show their support for Kane as he seeks the Mayoral office.
  WWE stars are not the only people supporting Jacobs, as Senator Rand Paul has also endorsed The Big Red Machine for Mayor:From last year. #JacobsForMayor #KnoxCountyMay
  
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• Hornswoggle’s Autobiography “Life Is Short – And So Am I” Announced By ECW Press, Top 10 RAW Moments: April 30, 2018 (Video)

  01-05-2018 19:09 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Araya Diaz/FilmMagic)
  Hornswoggle’s Autobiography “Life Is Short – And So Am I” Announced By ECW Press
  Mike Johnson of PWInsider noted today that Hornswoggle‘s autobiography, titled “Life Is Short – And So Am I” has been announced by ECW Press. The former WWE Cruiserweight Champion recently appeared in a WWE ring as a surprise entrant in the 50-man Royal Rumble match main event at WWE’s Greatest Royal Rumble event in Jeddah, Saudi A
  
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• Samoa Joe Delivers Message To Roman Reigns (Video), Authors of Pain and Roderick Strong’s Entrance Themes Released

  01-05-2018 18:40 via mandatory.com
  Samoa Joe delivers another message to Roman Reigns
  WWE tweeted the following video featuring Samoa Joe interrupting Roman Reigns‘ in-ring promo last night on RAW:#SDLive's @SamoaJoe had another message for @WWERomanReigns on #RAW ahead of their collision at #WWEBacklash! pic.twitter.com/QI4hBnwxoU
  — WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2018RELATED: Samoa Joe In Transit To Cape Town, Roman Reigns Responds
  Roderick Strong and Authors of Pain Entrance Themes Released
  WWE has released the current entrance
  
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• Future Ronda Rousey Opponent Teased On Raw, Identity of No Way Jose Dancers, Liv Morgan Has Airport Troubles (Video)

  01-05-2018 17:43
  As seen on WWE Raw last night, Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax had a brief in-ring exchange, during which Jax hit the ring to confront Alexa Bliss, only for Bliss to escape through the crowd. Jax then go in the ring and celebrated with Rousey and Natalya, who moments before had defeated Mickie James.
  Both PWInsider.com and F4WOnline.com have speculated the in-ring moment between Jax and Rousey was WWE’s way of planing the seeds for a future match between the two Raw stars.
  With the current story
  
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• The Wrestling World Show Their Support For Kane On Election Day

  01-05-2018 17:35 via mandatory.com
  Kane, taking two top stars down during the WWE Raw event at Rose Garden arena in Portland, Ore., Monday February 27th, 2012.
  As election day arrives, WWE Superstars and other personalities of the wrestling world have shown their support for Kane‘s bid for mayor in Knoxville, TN:Good Luck @GlennJacobsTN I’m looking forward to you becoming the first @WWE Member of #Titusworldwide to win a Mayoral Campaign Yeah when we did that video you were officially signed I forgot to tell you that
  
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• Titus O’Neil Gets a WWE GRR Fall T-Shirt (Photo), Batista Reads ‘Mean Tweets’ (Video), KO & Zayn Rep NHL Team

  01-05-2018 17:21
  “Jimmy Kimmel Live” has released the above video featuring the cast of “The Avengers: Infinity War”, which includes former WWE Champion Batista, reading Mean Tweets.
  Titus O’Neil Gets a WWE GRR Fall T-Shirt
  As seen below, WWE is releasing a “Rumble, Stumble or Slide” t-shirt after Titus O’Neil’s epic botch at WWE Greatest Royal Rumble.Tomorrow morning you can all #WORLDSLIDE over to @WWEShop and pickup a sweet #TitusWorldWide TShirt to Rock w
  
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• The Montreal Canadiens Share In Owens & Zayn’s Hockey Pride, WWE’s ‘4 Things You Need To Know’ Before Smackdown (Video)

  01-05-2018 17:04 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage)
  The Montreal Canadiens Share In Owens & Zayn’s Hockey Pride
  The Montreal Canadiens shared on Twitter a picture of the hometown heels, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens, complimenting the two on their hockey sweater choices:Directement du Centre Bell, avec leurs plus beaux habits : Kevin Owens et Sami Zayn!
  Look who’s in the house today, showing impeccable fashion sense – it’s @FightOwensFight and @SamiZayn!#Montreal #WWE #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.co
  
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• WWE Teasing New Challenger For Cedric Alexander, Pete Dunne Headlining NXT, Tommy Dreamer on MLB Network

  01-05-2018 16:53
  WWE has announced Pete Dunne vs Roderick Strong will headline this week’s episode of WWE NXT on WWE Network.
  WWE Teasing New Challenger For Cedric Alexander
  WWE.com has released the following preview for tonight’s WWE 205 Live.Who will be Cedric Alexander’s next challenger?
  At the Greatest Royal Rumble event, Cedric Alexander faced his first major challenge since winning the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at WrestleMania. Following a highly-competitive Gauntlet Match on WW
  
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• Impact Wrestling Announces New Twitch Series Featuring Former WWE Star

  01-05-2018 16:41
  Impact Wrestling has announced it will be debuting a new series on Twitch called “Behind the Lights”, hosted by former WWE star Santino Marella, real name Anthony Carelli, and his co-host, Iceman.BREAKING: A brand new weekly @Twitch show featuring @milanmiracle and @DestinyWrestle‘s Iceman talking all the latest news in the world of pro wrestling and MMA will debut THIS WEDNESDAY at 4pm ET at https://t.co/nFjjBnGAfb! pic.twitter.com/UjJuWDH1oW
  — IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING)
  
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• Seth Rollins, Corey Graves And Bayley Thank The Fiery Montreal Crowd

  01-05-2018 16:30 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Several members of the Raw roster took the time to thank the energetic crowd of Montreal last night including one of  it’s biggest beneficiaries in Seth Rollins:Quick shout to Montreal. For your coffee, your food, and your fans. What an electric vibe last night was. #MondayNightRollins
  — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) May 1, 2018
  Montreal might be my new favorite city for WWE! You guys are on fire!!!#RAW @WWE
  — Corey Graves (@WW
  
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• Four Things to Know Before Smackdown (Video), Updated Cards for WWE UK & Ireland Events, Lashley Hypes Backlash

  01-05-2018 16:06
  WWE has released the above video.
  With WWE Backlash only five days away, what will transpire between the likes of WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura as well as Daniel Bryan and Big Cass? Here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE.
  Lashley Hypes Backlash
  Bobby Lashley Tweeted the following as he prepares to team up with Braun Strowman on Sunday at WWE Backlash:I’ve been gone a long time, people may have forgot what I can do. Time to remind them. #WWEBacklash
  — B
  
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• Tyler Breeze Reveals He Was To Be Cut From ESPN’s E:60, How Triple H Saved Him From Being Fired, Fashion Files

  01-05-2018 15:57
  Tyler Breeze was a recent guest on the E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness podcast and he spoke openly about how he was almost fired from WWE several times, below are some highlights.
  Almost being cut from ESPN’s E:60:
  “I was picked on it and it was revealed to me after from Triple H that I was supposed to be the guy who doesn’t make it.” Breeze admitted, “I was supposed to be like, ‘hey, let’s follow you around for ESPN and at the end, you’re getti
  
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• Bobby Lashley Wants To Remind People What He Can Do, Partakes In #OldHeadshotDay

  01-05-2018 15:55 via mandatory.com
  Bobby Lashley during Donald Trump and WWE News Conference for WrestleMania 23 at Trump Tower in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)
  Bobby Lashley went on Twitter after his tag match with Braun Strowman was announced for Backlash to let people know he’s going to show the fans what he’s capable of:I’ve been gone a long time, people may have forgot what I can do. Time to remind them. #WWEBacklash
  — Bobby Lashley (@fightbobby) May 1,
  
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• Trailer Released for Macho Man WWE DVD, HHH Comments On Mauro Ranallo Doc, Dana Warrior Launching Podcast

  01-05-2018 15:44
  WrestlingDVDNetwork.com has released the above trailer for the upcoming Macho Man WWE DVD titled “Randy Savage Unreleased: Unseen Matches of The Macho Man”, being released on May 29th.
  Dana Warrior Launching Podcast
  As seen below, Dana Warrior has announced she will be launching her own podcast, titled “Total Warriors”, and the following is a preview clip:@DanaWarriorWWE presents #TotalWarriors launching Friday May 4th, 8pm ET https://t.co/XiCwstq5Y2 @WWE @UltimateWarrior
  
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• Kota Ibushi Talks Bullet Club Fallout, Not Wanting Backstage Drama In The Ring, Thoughts On Cody Rhodes

  01-05-2018 15:34
  During a recent interview with Tokyo Sports in Japan, New Japan Pro Wrestling star, Kota Ibushi discussed the recent Bullet Club fallout and his feelings on Cody Rhodes. Below are some highlights with a h/t to SEScoops.com for the transcription.
  The Bullet Club fallout:
  “I don’t know why the Bullet Club members have to fight each other. I want it to end. It doesn’t interest me at all, I just don’t want to be caught up in it anymore.”
  His feelings on Cody Rhodes:
  &ld
  
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• ECW Original Talks Baseball On The MLB Network (Video), Flair Supports Kane Before Election Day

  01-05-2018 15:34 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage)
  ECW Original Talks Baseball On The MLB Network
  Tommy Dreamer was on the MLB Network yesterday talking the ways of the diamond on an episode of MLB Now. Is it a hit or is it an error? “The Innovator of Violence” weighs in:Time to play “Hit or Error?” w/@JonHeyman, Joe Magrane & #KillTheError convert & good sport @THETOMMYDREAMER:#MLBNow pic.twitter.com/Vgp3sQNPuS
  — Brian Kenny (@MrBrianKenny) May 1, 2018RELATED: 
  
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• Bella Twins Birdiebee Pop-Up Shop, WWE Main Event Preview, Ciampa Compares Himself To HHH

  01-05-2018 15:15
  The Bella Twins shared a photo on Twitter of their clothing company, Birdiebee’s upcoming pop-up shop that is set to open in the near future.
  A fan took a snap of the store, which is located at Desert Ridge in Phoenix, claiming he can’t wait to do some celebrity watching at the store when it opens.Lookie here. The @BellaTwins have a @birdiebee pop up shop at @shopdesertridge in #Phoenix.Let the buying/celeb watch commence. pic.twitter.com/PvyIVZWCCz
  — Paul Ihander (@Paulihander
  
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• Triple H Is ‘Amazed By The Strength And Bravery’ Of Mauro Ranallo

  01-05-2018 15:14 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Mauro Ranallo‘s trailer for his new biographical documentary, Bipolar Rock ‘N Roller, was released yesterday and Triple H went on Twitter to give his support to the NXT commentator:Amazed by the strength and bravery it takes to stand up in front of the world and show them your struggle, just so others will know they don't struggle alone…@mauroranallo tells the stories of so many people..now it’s time to hear his. https://t.co/zoIhZ7x7
  
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• 5/1 PW Daily Report: RAW Rolls Into Backlash, Hassan Returns, Breaking Down the Issue w/ Roman Reigns

  01-05-2018 15:12
  RAW Rolls Strong Into Backlash
  Photo Credit: WWE YouTube
  As we head into the month of May, WWE delivered yet another solid, easy-to-watch episode of Monday Night RAW bolstered by solid matches and one of the hottest crowds we’ve seen in a long, long time. That’s four months into 2018 now, and ever since the Royal Rumble they’ve been killing it on television week after week, with very few exceptions. Fingers crossed that trend continues as we head into the post-WrestleMania mont
  
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• ‘The Deleters of Worlds’ Invade The Beatles, Rousey Congratulates Natalya

  01-05-2018 14:59 via mandatory.com
  Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  ‘The Deleters of Worlds’ Invade The Beatles
  Matt Hardy retweeted the following to truly show that he and Bray Wyatt “transcend space and time” (and iconic Beatles’ album covers):Uh, how did no one ever notice this before? #RAW @MATTHARDYBRAND @WWEBrayWyatt pic.twitter.com/ata53x7sCf
  — Ultimate Expendient (@JobberRobb) May 1, 2018
  We were there. #DELETERSofWORLDS
  TRANSCENDING Space & Time.. https://t.co/5dlBu2tw47
  — #WOKEN Ma
  
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• Brandi Rhodes Comments On Wrestling In Japan For The First Time, Chris Jericho On Saudi Arabia, Jim Smallman Wrestling Book

  01-05-2018 14:54
  Brandi Rhodes posted on Instagram, giving her detailed thoughts about her first time wrestling in Japan, which took place this past weekend.
  Brandi Rhodes made her debut for Stardom in the 16-woman Cinderella Tournament and worked her first official match in Japan.
  “3 years ago I announced for the first time in Japan with WWE. In January I managed and commentated in Japan with NJPW,” wrote Brandi. “Today, I wrestled for the first time in Japan with the esteemed STARDOM at the w
  
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• WWE On The Rock & John Cena Teaming Up for Movie, Details On Hardy – Wyatt Plans, Undertaker vs Austin Video

  01-05-2018 14:50
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt.
  We also noted last night that WWE released a backstage Raw video featuring The Deleter of Worlds, and during the video Wyatt claims that Sister Abigail no longer lives in his mind and that he is now Brother Samael. It appears as if plans for the characters moving forward will be that Wyatt represents the darkness of the group and Hardy represents the light, as Wyatt was previously a heel before teaming with Hardy.
  WWE On The
  
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• AJ Styles & Braun Strowman Hype Backlash, AOP Opponents Confused After Raw, Relive the WWE GRR (Videos)

  01-05-2018 14:36
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Going up against The Authors of Pain tends to have some consequences.
  Relive the historic Greatest Royal Rumble event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
  
  AJ Styles & Braun Strowman Hype Backlash Rematch
  AJ Styles has Tweeted the following ahead of his WWE Backlash rematch against Shinsuke Nakamura this weekend:Down but never out.Fight from wherever I stand.
  My hand WILL be raised at #WWEBacklash and the #WWEC
  
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• Matt Hardy Introduces Bray Wyatt’s New Alter Ego, Samael (Name Defined)

  01-05-2018 14:30 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage)
  “Woken” Matt Hardy has posted the following video on-line, revealing Bray Wyatt‘s new “essence,” Samael. Bray claims that “Abigail don’t live here no more.”:
  After years of being separated due to the SUCCUBUS, Sister Abigail, I have REUNITED with my BRETHREN. ZENITH, my ESSENCE, has found its COMRADE, SAMAEL-The true ESSENCE of Bray Wyatt which was being SUPPRESSED for years by the GROTESQUE Sister Abigail. Now th
  
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• Seth Rollins Cuts Promo After Raw (Video), Nia Jax Reveals Custom Title Side Plates (Photos), Match Set for WWE 205 Live

  01-05-2018 14:22
  Nia Jax has Tweeted the following, revealing her new custom side plates for the WWE Raw Women’s Title:pic.twitter.com/0L21TEGFe9
  — Lina Fanene (@NiaJaxWWE) May 1, 2018
  I’m official 🙌🏽✨ #NotLikeMost #TheIrresistibleForce pic.twitter.com/ixTofQmnyv
  — Lina Fanene (@NiaJaxWWE) May 1, 2018Match Set for WWE 205 Live
  It looks like Drew Gulak vs Kalisto will be taking place on WWE 205 Live tonight, as the two Tweeted the following ahead of the show:.@Kalist
  
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• Ariya Daivari Says He Received Death Threats Following WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Segment

  01-05-2018 14:13
  As seen at WWE Greatest Royal Rumble last week, Ariya Daivari and his brother Shawn Daivari interrupted a segment featuring the winners of WWE’s Saudi Arabia tryouts, and the brothers appeared carrying an Iranian flag. The segment concluded with The Daivari Brothers being laid out by the Saudi rookies, and you can watch it in full in the video player above.
  Ariya Daivari has since revealed on Twitter that he has received death threats following the segment, and below is what Daivari had to
  
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• Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live Preview: Backlash Go-Home Show, Nakamura Demands Apology, Hardy On Miz TV

  01-05-2018 14:12
  Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown Live will emanate from the Bell Centre in Montreal Canada, just like WWE Raw last night, so another hot crowd can be expected for the go-home show for WWE Backlash.
  So far only one match has been officially announced as Charlotte Flair teams with Becky Lynch and Asuka to take on the team of Carmella and the IIconics.
  WWE is also promoting the fact that Shinsuke Nakamura wants a public apology from AJ Styles following the Greatest Royal Rumble, and United
  
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• NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku Results (4/30): Golden Lovers vs Suzuki-Gun, Tanahashi Gets a Big Win

  01-05-2018 13:44
  New Japan continued the road to Wrestling Dontaku this Thursday and Friday with an event at the Aira Athletic Park Gymnasium in Kagoshima, Japan on April 30th. The show was headlined by Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi taking on Zack Sabre Jr. and TAKA Michinoku, as the Golden Lovers prepare to lead the Bullet Club originals against Cody’s gang of rebels.
  NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku ResultsApril 30, 2018Kagoshima, Japan
  (1) Ren Narita & Yuji Nagata def. Yota Tsuji & Tomoyuki Oka in t
  
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• WATCH: Titus O’Neil Flops Again on WWE RAW, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens Talk Insane Hometown Reaction, Seth Rollins

  01-05-2018 13:12
  Rollins Talks Hectic Travel Schedule
  Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins was interviewed backstage on Monday Night RAW last night, and was extremely exhausted after one of the busiest travel weeks of his entire life.
  After flying back from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and driving to Montreal for this week’s television, the “King Slayer” can finally head home to get some much-needed sleep before his title match with The Miz this Sunday at WWE Backlash. Check out the video abov
  
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• AJ Styles Hypes WWE Championship Match At Backlash, Nia Jax Gets Custom Side Plates

  01-05-2018 12:55 via mandatory.com
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  AJ Styles Hypes WWE Championship Match At Backlash
  AJ Styles will defend his WWE Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura once again this Sunday. Styles commented on Sunday’s match ahead of SmackDown tonight:Down but never out.Fight from wherever I stand.My hand WILL be raised at #WWEBacklash and the #WWEChampionship will remain… #Phenomenal. @WWE #SDLive
  — AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) May 1, 2018RELATED: The Biggest Takeaways From WWE’s
  
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• Update on Mike Kanellis Possibly Breaking Rumble Record, Drew McIntyre Says WWE Roster is “Just Happy to Be Here”

  01-05-2018 11:41
  The Greatest (Greatest) Rumble Record?
  As previously reported, over the weekend there was some question about the legitimacy of WWE Superstar Mike Kanellis potentially breaking the all-time record for shortest time spent in a Royal Rumble match.
  The recently drafted RAW star entered the Greatest Royal Rumble at the #6 position but was quickly eliminated by the “World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry. The WWE commentary team immediately began to speculate whether or not Kanellis had
  
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• RAW Jobbers Are Confused After Facing AOP (Video) Kalisto And Drew Gulak Comment Ahead Of 205 Live

  01-05-2018 11:27 via mandatory.com
  RAW Jobbers Are Confused After Facing AOP
  Jean-Paul and Francois got destroyed by the Authors of Pain on RAW. WWE’s YouTube channel uploaded the following video of the duo giving their thoughts after their match:
  Going up against The Authors of Pain tends to have some consequences.
   RELATED: Braun Strowman Hypes WWE Backlash Match
  Kalisto And Drew Gulak Comment Ahead Of 205 LiveBoth Drew Gulak and Kalisto called each other out on Twitter ahead of 205 Live:.@KalistoWWE, I want to
  
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