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• Kazuchika Okada vs Kenny Omega IV Announced, Major Details Revealed; Omega Responds

  05-05-2018 23:56 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Kazuchika Okada vs Kenny Omega IV Announced, Major Details Revealed
  New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that the now legendary Kazuchika Okada vs Kenny Omega feud will have yet another chapter. The two wrestlers will square off once again, this time in a 2 out of 3 falls bout at Dominion. The previous three Omega vs Okada matches received critical acclaim and each earned Dave Meltzer’s highest 6-star recognition, as the three highest rated bout
  
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• John Cena & Nikki Bella Wedding – Intimate Details Revealed; New Cryptic Instagram Post

  05-05-2018 23:33 via mandatory.com
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  John Cena & Nikki Bella Wedding – Intimate Details Revealed
  People Magazine have released intimate details on the John Cena/Nikki Bella wedding that never came to fruition. The details coincide with today’s date, which was supposed to be the actual big day for the former WWE power couple. Some of the information includes:Nikki Bella was going to wear a Kate Middleton inspired dress
  Nikki was going to wear a Marches designed gown
  Brie B
  
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• Is Vince McMahon Pushing Anti-Iranian Propaganda?; New Push Toward Saudi Gender Equality

  05-05-2018 23:00 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images
  Is Vince McMahon Pushing Anti-Iranian Propaganda?
  David Bixenspan of The Daily Beast has written an op-ed that accuses WWE chairmen and CEO, Vince McMahon, of pushing anti-Iranian propaganda for the Saudi Arabian government. According to Bixenspan, the Greatest Royal Rumble was “blatantly, bizarrely propagandistic.” Bixenspan points to the Greatest Royal Rumble Daivari segment as evidence for his argument. The segment featured the two
  
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• Major Jerry Lawler Health Update, Brain Damage From Stroke; JR Takes On ‘Gutless Pissants’

  05-05-2018 22:29 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Kerry Morris
  Major Jerry Lawler Health Update, Brain Damage From Stroke
  Upon returning from his Greatest Royal Rumble Saudi Arabian trip, Jerry “the King” Lawler sat down for his Dinner With the King Podcast & revealed an alarming post-stroke health update,
  “I had my first follow up with a neurologist, Dr. Weaver here in Memphis that came to see me while I was in Intensive Care and everything with my stroke. I had to get a cat scan today; but, the cool th
  
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• Big Cass Promises ‘Five Star Beating’ at Backlash, Ruby Riott on UpUpDownDown, Greatest Backlash PPV Debuts

  05-05-2018 21:43
  Ruby Riott on UpUpDownDown
  WWE RAW Superstar Ruby Riott joins Xavier Woods on the latest video from UpUpDownDown, playing one of the greatest games ever, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time, whilst discussing conspiracy theories surrounding their favorite childhood television shows. Check out the hilarious and bizarre video above.
  Big Cass Promises 5 Star Beating
  Big Cass is now calling himself the “Five Star Superstar”, and promises to deliver a “five star beatd
  
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• Undertaker & Lesnar In Behind-the-Scenes WWE GRR Mini-Doc, News On Backlash Main Event, Rousey Nominated for Emmy

  05-05-2018 20:18
  WWE has released the above video, featuring The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar and more in great behind-the-scenes look at the Greatest Royal Rumble.
  Take an exclusive behind-the-curtain look at WWE’s Greatest Royal Rumble event and hear from Superstars like John Cena and Roman Reigns as they prepare for the historic event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  News On Backlash Main Event
  According to WrestleVotes, AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Title is currently scheduled to main event Sunday&rs
  
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• Triple H Reveals When Plans Will Be Announced for the Future of the WWE UK Division

  05-05-2018 20:09
  Last month WWE announced the company will be returning to The UK for a pair of WWE UK Championship tournament events. The events kick off with a United Kingdom Championship Tournament on Monday, June 18, at Royal Albert Hall in London, and continue on June 19th, with the winner receiving a title shot against Pete Dunne.
  Over WrestleMania weekend, Triple H appeared at WWE’s annual Business Partner Summit and outlined his concept of “Global Localization” for WWE.
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• Las Vegas Knights Joins No Way Jose’s Conga Line (Video), WWE Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With Greatest Luchadors

  05-05-2018 19:05
  The Las Vegas Knights began play in the 2017-18 season and already have made an appearance in the playoffs, currently leading the San Jose Sharks 3 games to 2.
  The Las Vegas Knights mascot, Chance, posted a video leading a Conga Line along with the Las Vegas Knights cheerleaders, dancing along to the theme of No Way Jose. No Way Jose responded shortly thereafter, showing his love for the team.It’s a FIESTA right now in @TMobileArena!!!! #VegasBorn #StanleyCup @WWENoWayJose @wwe pic.twitter
  
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• Las Vegas Knights Join No Way Jose’s Conga Line (Video), WWE Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With Greatest Luchadors

  05-05-2018 19:05
  The Las Vegas Knights began play in the 2017-18 season and already have made an appearance in the playoffs, currently leading the San Jose Sharks 3 games to 2.
  The Las Vegas Knights mascot, Chance, posted a video leading a Conga Line along with the Las Vegas Knights cheerleaders, dancing along to the theme of No Way Jose. No Way Jose responded shortly thereafter, showing his love for the team.It’s a FIESTA right now in @TMobileArena!!!! #VegasBorn #StanleyCup @WWENoWayJose @wwe pic.twitter
  
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• PW Weekend Report: WWE Backlash Preview, Top 15 Stories of the Week, Super Juniors, Next Week’s Schedule

  05-05-2018 18:55
   
  WWE Backlash
  We’ll have live, exclusive coverage of WWE Backlash this Sunday kicking off with the pre-show at 7/6c on the WWE Network. The show will be headlined by the third entry in the Nakamura/Styles rivalry for the WWE Championship, a special singles match between Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe, four more championship bouts, Daniel Bryan’s first pay-per-view singles match in three years, and a special tag team match featuring Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley facing Kevin Owen
  
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• Roman Reigns Dominates This Week’s WWE YouTube Rankings; Titus O’Neil’s Rumble Botch Scores Big

  05-05-2018 18:26
  Roman Reigns dominated this week’s WWE YouTube viewership, pulling in more than a million more views than the second place video (which also featured Reigns) for his Monday Night RAW opening promo discussing the steel cage controversy from the Greatest Royal Rumble.
  The RAW 6-man tag team match that saw Reigns captain a team with Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley to take on Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Jinder Mahal, took second place for the week with 2.4 million views. Unfortunately, the sho
  
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• Samoa Joe Talks His Experience So Far in WWE, New Transformers Movie, Possible Matches With AJ Styles, More (Video)

  05-05-2018 18:21
  Samoa Joe is slated to face off against Roman Reigns this Sunday at WWE Backlash, but before that, he sat down with Tim Fiorvanti from ESPN to talk about his experiences so far with the WWE, a voice acting role in the newest Transformers Prime Wars Trilogy, and possible matches with big names in the foreseeable future. Below are the highlights, check out the sourcelink for the full interview.
  On his expectations versus his actual experience with WWE…
  “My expectations of the WWE befo
  
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• Jim Ross Reveals Machine Gun Armed Men Lead Him to WWE GRR Announce Table, Talks Prayer Breaks, Show Experience

  05-05-2018 18:04
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke about his experience in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the latest edition of his “Ross Report” podcast which can be listened to in full at this link.
  During the show, Ross revealed he and the other WWE Greatest Royal Rumble announcers, which included Booker T, Jerry Lawler and Byron Saxton, were first taken through metal detectors upon entry into the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium en route to the broadcast position.
  Ross then said he was esc
  
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• DDP Picks Interesting Name as WWE’s Next ‘Big Star’, Why WWE Booked Him As a ‘Stalker’, Daniel Bryan’s In-Ring Return

  05-05-2018 17:46
  WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page recently spoke with Sportskeeda and below are some interview highlights.
  DDP On WWE booking him as a “stalker” when he made his debut:
  “I think that the WWE at the time did exactly what they wanted to do”, said DDP. (HE CHUCKLES) “They wanted to beat down WCW, and I get it. That is what it is. When it’s all said and done, they still picked me up and put a Hall of Fame ring on my finger.
  “When it’s all said and
  
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• Who Tops Fan Vote for Most Shocking WWE GRR Moment?, WWE Producer Lands Museum Spot, Bliss Star Wars Day Photo

  05-05-2018 17:28
  WWE has issued a new fan council poll asking fans to vote on the most shocking moment at the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event.
  Daniel Bryan setting a new record for the longest amount of time spent in a Rumble match won the poll with 35% of the vote. Coming in second placed was Seth Rollins jumping from the top rope onto the ladder to retrieve the IC Title. Third place went to Roman Reigns spearing Brock Lesnar through the cage. Other choices included Braun Strowman’s win, Hardy and Wyatt&r
  
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• Fans Vote On Most Shocking WWE GRR Moment, WWE Producer Lands Spot in Museum, Alexa Bliss Star Wars Day Photo

  05-05-2018 17:28
  WWE has issued a new fan council poll asking fans to vote on the most shocking moment at the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event.
  Daniel Bryan setting a new record for the longest amount of time spent in a Rumble match won the poll with 35% of the vote. Coming in second placed was Seth Rollins jumping from the top rope onto the ladder to retrieve the IC Title. Third place went to Roman Reigns spearing Brock Lesnar through the cage. Other choices included Braun Strowman’s win, Hardy and Wyatt&r
  
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• IMPACT x Wrestling Revolver Present “Penta Does Iowa” Live on Twitch Tonight; Final Match Card, How to Watch

  05-05-2018 17:17
  Watch live video from IMPACTWrestling on www.twitch.tvIMPACT Wrestling and The Wrestling Revolver present “Penta Does Iowa” tonight, streaming live on Twitch from the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa.
  For the first time ever, IMPACT World Champion Pentagon Jr. will face Jimmy Jacobs in a match where the fans will choose the stipulation, plus Rich Swann in action, Tommy Dreamer in a House of Hardcore rules match, AAW Women’s Champion Havok vs. Taya Valkyrie, Eli Drake,
  
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• “Undercover Boss” To Feature WWE, John Cena vs. Edge From Backlash 2009 (Videos)

  05-05-2018 17:09
  CBS’s Undercover Boss is set to premiere on May 11th, and it seems that the WWE is set to be featured on an upcoming episode. In the video below, hyping their upcoming season, you can see a short clip shot at the WWE Performance Center and can see Rezar from The Authors of Pain, Oney Lorcan, Buddy Murphy, and others.Go on an inspirational journey with @gabrielledoug, @idinamenzel, @BethanyMota, @DeionSanders, and more on #CelebrityBoss. pic.twitter.com/JreCEBtJdg
  — Undercover Boss (@
  
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• Preview Impact Wrestling’s One Night Only Cali Combat, The Briscoes War of the Worlds Chicago Title Defense Announced

  05-05-2018 17:08
  Impact Wrestling has issued the following, as well as the above video, regarding its One Night Only Cali event premiering next week:
  Impact Wrestling ONE NIGHT ONLY Cali Combat Premieres Friday May 11th at 8PM ET on GWN
  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!
  Subscribe to the Global Wrest
  
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• Extended Footage of Chris Jericho’s Surprise NJPW Dontaku Attack, Bloody Naito Issues Post-Match Comments

  05-05-2018 16:50
  As previously reported, IWGP Intercontinental Champion Tetsuya Naito was brutally assaulted by none other than Chris Jericho at Friday’s NJPW Wrestling Dontaku event in Fukuoka, Japan.
  The self-proclaimed best in the world emerged through the crowd dressed as a Los Ingobernables de Japon fan with a mask and all, delivering a merciless beating before splitting up Naito with a blow from the ring bell. You can check out extended footage from the attack above.
  Following the altercation, a
  
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• Kenny Omega Sends Message To Okada, Cody Rhodes Teases Big News Coming

  05-05-2018 16:47
  It’s official. Omega vs. Okada IV, and the world is buzzing about it, and New Japan Pro Wrestling as a whole. The match was announced yesterday at NJPW Dontaku after Okada defeated Tanahashi and declaring that the only person for him left to face was Kenny Omega, due to them holding victories over one another. Okada stated he wanted a match with no time limit, while Omega added that he wanted a match to be best 2-out-of-3 Falls.
  Omega followed up on Twitter, talking about the training he w
  
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• Titus O’Neil Botch Takes the Number One Spot On ESPN List, AL Lee Offers Mental Health Advice, Styles vs Ambrose (Videos)

  05-05-2018 16:46
  Every Friday, ESPN does a “Not Top 10” list, offering the best of the worst fails in sports that week.
  Titus O’Neil’s epic botch at WWE Greatest Royal Rumble actually took the number one spot in this week’s list, and you can check it out in the video player above. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time a WWE moment has ever made the “Not Top 10”, and Titus O’Neil certainly has to be the first WWE star to take the number one spot.
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• Progress Wrestling’s Super Strong Style 16 Results (5/5): Live In Progress…

  05-05-2018 16:43 via mandatory.com
  Progress Wrestling’s Super Strong Style 16
  Alexandra Palace, London, England
  May 5th, 2018
  WrestleZone is LIVE at Alexandra Palace in London for tonight’s Super Strong Style 16 tournament. The likes of Kassius Ohno, Tyler Bate, Pete Dunne and many more are set to compete at the event, which is set to run tonight, tomorrow and Monday. Below you’ll find the official first round bracket as we prepare for another instalment of Europe’s biggest wrestling tournament.
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• Progress Wrestling’s Super Strong Style 16 Results (5/5): Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Kassius Ohno & More Compete At Alexandra Palace

  05-05-2018 16:43 via mandatory.com
  Progress Wrestling’s Super Strong Style 16
  Alexandra Palace, London, England
  May 5th, 2018
  WrestleZone is LIVE at Alexandra Palace in London for tonight’s Super Strong Style 16 tournament. The likes of Kassius Ohno, Tyler Bate, Pete Dunne and many more are set to compete at the event, which is set to run tonight, tomorrow and Monday. Below you’ll find the official first round bracket as we prepare for another instalment of Europe’s biggest wrestling tournament.
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• The Very Latest On Reports Of Hulk Hogan Nearing a Return to WWE

  05-05-2018 16:18
  It’s been a big couple of days in the news of the red and yellow, and there is more news reported this morning by PWInsider.com. It appears that Hulk Hogan appeared on WIP Radio this morning for an interview with Howard Eskin in Philadelphia, PA. After Hulk Hogan had left the show, Eskin noted that Hogan was close to a deal that would bring him back to the WWE.
  All of this comes on the heels of a TMZ report that Hogan was close to a deal with WWE, and that they had had positive conversatio
  
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• Ronda Rousey Reveals Her and Her Husband Travis Browne Are Preparing for the Apocalypse

  05-05-2018 16:16
  We noted last week that WWE Raw star Ronda Rousey recently participated in a public discussion with Hollywood director Peter Berg at the Wildcard West boxing gym in Los Angeles.
  During the discussion, Rousey revealed that her and her husband Travis Browne are “doomsday preppers”, and that her and Browne even raise goats as they are “the perfect doomsday animal” as well as chickens and a steer.
  “I am a big doomsday prepper,” Rousey said, via USA Today. “I
  
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• Conflicting Info Regarding Corey Graves Backstage Heat in WWE, Top 10 Most Extreme WWE Backlash Moments (Video)

  05-05-2018 16:10
  WWE has released the above video.
  The history of WWE Backlash is filled with moments of Superstars using extreme tactics to seize victory. Here are the 10 most extreme WWE Backlash moments of all time.
  Conflicting Info Regarding Corey Graves Backstage Heat in WWE
  As we noted yesterday, via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there is said to be backstage heat on WWE announcer Corey Graves, prior to and following a post Graves made on Instagram after the Greatest Royal Rumble.
  The Observer report
  
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• Drop in IMPACT Wrestling Viewership, ROH Throwback Thursday: Kevin Steen v Nigel McGuinness (Video)

  05-05-2018 16:06 via mandatory.com
  Drop in IMPACT Wrestling Viewership
  This week’s episode of IMPACT Wrestling brought in 299,000 viewers, which is down a 9,000 from last week’s episode.
  The last week’s episode of IMPACT drew a total viewership of 308,000.
  Source: ShowbuzzDaily
  RELATED: Impact Wrestling Results (5/3)
  ROH Throwback Thursday: Kevin Steen v Nigel McGuinness
  Below is a throwback video posted by ROH online showcasing a match between Kevin Owens and current WWE color commentator Nigel McGuinness.
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• Adam Pearce to be Featured in Museum, New Bullet Club Funko Pops

  05-05-2018 15:33 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Ring of Honor
  Adam Pearce to be Featured in Museum
  The Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa will feature WWE producer Adam Pearce in a new exhibit. The exhibit will open during the Tragos/Thesz HOF weekend on July 26-28.70 years ago the @nwa was formed in Waterloo, Iowa. We honor that legacy with a display created by @MattLimestone that recognizes the career of 5x NWA champion @ScrapDaddyAP. Come see it during the Tragos/Thesz HOF weekend on July 26-28. pic.twitter.com/nhHQbn8rLZ
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• WWE Backlash Predictions: Low Blows & Jock Straps, Viper vs Engima, Make or Break For Big Cass & More

  05-05-2018 15:17
  Credit: YouTube.com/WWE
  WWE Backlash is this Sunday night, live on the WWE Network at 8/7c and we’ll have exclusive, up-to-the-minute coverage of the WrestleMania Fallout show all weekend long.
  This year’s Backlash looks to be a strong card, with the third entry in the Styles/Nakamura rivalry, a singles match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, an intriuging U.S. Championship match between Jeff Hardy and “The Viper” Randy Orton, plus an inter-promotional title bout as
  
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• The Rock Nominated For MTV Award, Who is the Biggest Threat To Bludgeon Brothers? (Poll)

  05-05-2018 15:09 via mandatory.com
  The Rock Nominated For MTV Award
  MTV has revealed the nominees for this year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards, in which Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been nominated for the “Best On-Screen Team” category for the movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The nomination also includes the other cast members of the movie as well namely Kevin Hart (Mouse), Jack Black (Shelly), Karen Gillan (Ruby), Nick Jonas (Seaplane). Jumanji’s cast is up against the casts of Black Panth
  
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• John Cena & The Rock Comment on Their New Film, AJ Styles v Dean Ambrose: Backlash 2016 (Full Match)

  05-05-2018 14:09 via mandatory.com
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  John Cena & The Rock Comment on Their New Film
  The Rock and John Cena commented via Twitter on their new project The Janson Directive that they’re working together on. Cena replaced The Rock as the lead of the movie, because Rock stepped down from the role
  
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• Ronda Rousey Talks Being a “Doomsday Prepper”

  05-05-2018 13:47 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE
  Ronda Rousey was recently interviewed by USA Today where she talked about a myriad of topics. Below are a few highlights of the interview, where Ronda discusses her simple lifestyle, and how it is being a “doomsday prepper.” The interview also discusses her WWE contract and more.
  On preparing for doomsday:
  I am a big doomsday prepper. I think of it as a very positive outlook on the world. Some people think it is negative. But I think as a se
  
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• “Patterson ‘n Brisco: The Stooges” WWE Network Collection Announced

  05-05-2018 13:31 via mandatory.com
  WWE has announced new WWE Network Collections focusing on Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco as “The Stooges” that is set to release on Monday on the WWE Network.
  PATTERSON ‘N BRISCO: THE STOOGES
  WWE has released a sneak peak for the Patterson ‘n Brisco: The Stooges Collection online:
  Get a preview of the “Patterson ‘n Brisco: The Stooges” collection available Monday, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network.
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• WWE Does In-Depth Analysis Of Titus O’Neil’s Fall (Video)

  05-05-2018 12:29 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Donna Ward/Getty Images)
  Last week at the Greatest Royal Rumble, Titus O’Neil while making his entrance to the ring fell on his face slid under the ring. This would not only make it the moment of the night, but probably the defining moment of his career. Since then, WWE has released several videos of the hilarious moment as well released an official t-shirt of the ‘Titus World-Slide.’ Titus himself is also taking all of this in stride too.Tomorrow morning you can all
  
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• New SheaMemes Video, WWE Stars on Planning Viking Wedding

  05-05-2018 12:00 via mandatory.com
  New SheaMemes Video
  A new episode of SheaMemes has been released on Sheamus‘ Celtic Warrior Workouts  YouTube channel, which features various internet memes sparked from workouts with Becky Lynch, Akira Tozawa, Cesaro and others.
  WWE Superstar Sheamus aka The Celtic Warrior here… See my Best Ever Workout Memes Vol.07 with Becky Lynch, Tozawa, Lion Cubs, Joshy G, Cesaro and even Gym Grannies! Brave Change.RELATED: Sheamus Hits The Gym With RAW Superstar (Video)
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• Samoa Joe On Being Cheered, Return to Main-Eventing After Injury

  05-05-2018 11:18 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Samoa Joe recently spoke with Yahoo Sports about a number of topics. He talked about the fans cheering him over Roman Reigns despite Reigns being the face, getting straight in the main event picture even after being away for a few months due to injury, and more. You can read a few highlights below:
  Joe on if he feels validated about the fact he is back in the main event picture after being absent for a few months due to injury:
  To say that it would be validation w
  
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• NXT Star Tino Sabbatelli Tears Pectoral Muscle During Match, Undergoes Surgery

  05-05-2018 10:05 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit / Layout: Bill Pritchard
  Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that NXT up and comer Tino Sabbatelli tore his pectoral muscle after taking a dropkick from Velveteen Dream in the NXT Live Event last Saturday in Florida and has since undergone surgery.
  It is expected that he will be out rehabbing the injury for up to 6 to 9 months.
  The injury couldn’t come at a worse time for Sabbatelli as he had just split from his tag team partner Riddick Moss and was on t
  
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• Rumour Killer On Corey Graves Getting Backstage Heat For Social Media Post On Women’s Rights

  05-05-2018 09:23 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
  It was reported by Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Corey Graves was taking backstage heat for his social media post about women’s rights following the Greatest Royal Rumble Show in Saudi Arabia.
  Graves had posted the following picture on Instagram after the event had concluded. A drink to remember that no matter how bad WE think we have it, at least our women have rights and we all have freedom of expression.#ifyougetityougetit
  
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• Titus O’Neil And Sasha Banks To Host The Steve Irwin Gala; Natalya Eager For Tamina’s Return From Injury

  05-05-2018 08:06 via mandatory.com
  Titus O’Neil And Sasha Banks To Host The Steve Irwin Gala
  WWE Superstars Titus O’Neil and Sasha Banks will host the Steve Irwin Gala set to take place in Los Angeles on May 5th.
  Both of them posed for a photograph with the Irwin family in the lead up to the event.Landed in Los Angeles and Ready to Host the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner tomorrow with some of my #titusworldwide Family @sashabankswwe @BindiIrwin @RobertIrwin @TerriIrwin Truly Blessed to call the Irwin Family Friends and Fami
  
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• Chris Jericho Given Full Creative License In NJPW?; Bayley Responds To Fan Criticism

  05-05-2018 07:12 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images, SiriusXM Studios on August 29, 2017 in New York City.
  Chris Jericho Given Full Creative License In NJPW?
  Dave Meltzer had this to say when quizzed by a fan on Twitter about NJPW’s policy on blading and whether they would make an exception for Chris Jericho.
  It is worth noting that Jericho sprung Naito at the NJPW Wrestling Dontaku event yesterday and drew blood.@davemeltzerWON do they blade in NJPW?
  — jonathan riner (@loserboi16) May 5, 2018
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• New Day No Longer A Merchandising Draw; Young Bucks First Non WWE Wrestlers To Get Their Own Funko POPs!

  05-05-2018 06:00 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  New Day No Longer A Merchandising Draw
  According to Brad Shepard of Bodyslam.net, the New Day hasn’t been moving merchandise quite as well as they used to, leading to speculation that their gimmick may have run its course.
  You can listen to his podcast, Backstage in WWE, where he speaks about the topic at length.
  Related: The Young Bucks Comment On A Possible WWE Run; Matt Hardy vs MVP At Backlash (VIDEO)
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• New Day No Longer A Merchandising Draw; Young Bucks First Non WWE Wrestlers To Get Their Own Action Figures

  05-05-2018 06:00 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  New Day No Longer A Merchandising Draw
  According to Brad Shepard of Bodyslam.net, the New Day hasn’t been moving merchandise quite as well as they used to, leading to speculation that their gimmick may have run its course.
  You can listen to his podcast, Backstage in WWE, where he speaks about the topic at length.
  Related: The Young Bucks Comment On A Possible WWE Run; Matt Hardy vs MVP At Backlash (VIDEO)
  Young Bucks First Non WWE Wrestlers T
  
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• Update On Roman Reigns’ Status as ‘The Guy’ In The WWE, Batista’s Standing With The Company

  05-05-2018 04:54 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)
  Brad Shepard of Bodyslam.net revealed in the Backstage in WWE podcast that Vince McMahon still hasn’t soured on Roman Reigns as ‘The Guy’ despite having him lose back to back matches to Brock Lesnar.
  And despite Braun Strowman’s growing fanbase and Vince’s personal interest in him, it would seem that the WWE is still functioning in the hope of getting Roman Reigns over as their main man one day.
  Related: More Det
  
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• NXT Superstar Suffers Injury at Recent Live Event; Expected To Be Out 6-9 Months After Successful Surgery

  05-05-2018 03:55
  According to F4WOnline.com, NXT Superstar Tino Sabbatelli recently underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle, suffered during a house show in Largo, FL last weekend. Tino, who had just split with his former tag team partner Riddick Moss on last week’s episode of NXT television and was in line for his first singles push, will now be on the shelf for the next 6-9 months.The post NXT Superstar Suffers Injury at Recent Live Event; Expected To Be Out 6-9 Months After Successful Surgery
  
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• Is Former WWE Star Enzo Amore Still Under Investigation By Police?

  05-05-2018 03:03
  All has been quiet on the Enzo Amore front since he was released from WWE back in January amid allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. The move to release Enzo came just 24 hours after the company had announced his suspension.
  Enzo even went silent on social media, with a lone post on Instagram coming last week, teasing his possible retirement from pro wrestling.
  When Enzo was released from WWE, he was under investigation by police stemming from accusations of rape and sexual misconduct
  
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• Samoa Joe On Why He Is Coming Off as the Babyface in His Roman Reigns Feud

  05-05-2018 02:12
  WWE Smackdown Live star Samoa Joe recently spoke with Yahoo Sports and below are some interview highlights.
  On why he is coming off as a babyface in his feud with Roman Reigns:I don’t think it’s anything I didn’t expect. I’m not out there lying to anybody. I’m out there telling the truth. You may not like the way I deliver the truth, you may take umbrage with the way I handle most of my conflicts, but that’s the way I do business. If we’re in a fight, we
  
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• Natalya Pens Touching Tribute To Andre The Giant; Mickie James Crazy Sweetheart (VIDEO)

  05-05-2018 01:49 via mandatory.com
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  Natalya Pens Touching Tribute To Andre The Giant
  WWE Superstar, Natalya, wrote an editorial for the Calgary Sun in which she shares some of her fondest memories of the late WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant. In the piece, Natalya reminisces about Andre’s relationship with her grandfather Stu Hart, her father Jim “the Anvil” Neidhart, and her uncle Bret “Hitman” Hart,
  “Before WrestleMania 6, Andre’s last WrestleMania,
  
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• Batista Movie Set to Hit Major Milestone in Record Time, Star Wars Characters as WWE Stars, Dana Warrior Update

  05-05-2018 01:45
  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new movie “Avengers: Infinity War”, starring former WWE Champion Dave “Bautista” Batista, is projected to gross over $1 billion this weekend.
  The report notes the movie will cross the $1 billion mark either tonight or on Saturday, and will set a record for the shortest amount of time it has taken a movie to get to a billion dollars, at either 11 or 12 days. The previous record was held by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens&rd
  
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• Enzo Amore Update; Braun Strowman Facetimes With Nicholas

  05-05-2018 01:28 via mandatory.com
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  Enzo Amore Update
  Pro Wrestling Sheet’s, Ryan Satin, tweeted the following update regarding Enzo Amore. Apparently the former WWE Superstar is still under investigation after rape allegations & is cooperating with law enforcement.Spoke with police this week who told me the investigation is still active. Also spoke with Enzo’s lawyer who said they’ve been cooperating with police but had no further updates. https://t.co/BS0NN3oWUc
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