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• Interesting Mandy Rose Statistic, How Does Brock Lesnar’s Title Reign Compare To CM Punk’s?

  09-05-2018 23:54 via mandatory.com
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  Mandy Rose
  Mandy Rose was victorious in her Smackdown in-ring debut last night, defeating Becky Lynch. Mandy also holds the distinction of winning her RAW in-ring debut; she teamed with Paige to defeat Bayley and Mickie James on the December 11th 2017 episode of the show.
  Mandy did lose her NXT debut, which was a six-woman tag team match that saw her team with current ally Sonya Deville and Alexa Bliss.
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• Exclusive: Lita Calls WWE Leaving Women Off Greatest Rumble A ‘Conflict Of Interest’; Claims Moon Landing Was Faked, More

  09-05-2018 23:36 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone Radio has just released an exclusive interview with WWE Hall of Famer Amy Dumas (aka Lita).
  Dumas’ hosts The UFO Sho which debuts tonight immediately following NXT on ASYTV.com! A video preview for the show is available at the bottom of this post.
  You can find some of Dumas comments from WZ’s interview transcribed below. The full interview can be heard via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes or in the embedded player at the top of this post. WrestleZone will release more transcr
  
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• Chris Jericho Says He Almost Replaced Shane McMahon At Wrestlemania 34

  09-05-2018 23:10 via mandatory.com
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  Chris Jericho recently confirmed he was looked at as a potential replacement for Shane McMahon at Wrestlemania 34 last month.
  Jericho spoke about possibly being involved in the Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon versus Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn match on his Talk Is Jericho podcast, where Bryan himself was a recent guest. A few weeks before the big event, Shane was hospitalized with diverticulitus, but ultimately got cleared to compete at Wrestlemania.
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• Bruce Prichard On The Million Dollar Belt Almost Being Scrapped (Video), Daniel Bryan Rumor Killer, Hardy/Wyatt UK Video

  09-05-2018 23:08
  WWE has released the above video, featuring a preview of this week’s “Something Else to Wrestle” discussing the Million Dollar Belt and Ted DiBiase:
  Hear how Ted DiBiase’s infamous title became much more grandiose on Something Else to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Daniel Bryan Rumor Killer
  Apparently, a rumor has been floating around the internet suggesting Daniel Bryan might have informed WWE that he is not re-signing with the co
  
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• Breaking News: Charlotte Flair Scheduled to Undergo Surgery

  09-05-2018 22:58
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Smackdown Live star Charlotte Flair will be undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured breast implant.
  The report notes Flair will hold off on having the procedure done until after the current UK tour, which wraps in nine days.
  ACE Comic Con has announced Flair will be missing their event coming up in Seattle, and the former Women’s Champion will be replaced with current Women’s Champion Carmella.We are so excited to announce that @WWE Superstar
  
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• Charlotte Flair Reportedly Undergoing Surgery, Replacement For Upcoming Appearance Named

  09-05-2018 22:46 via mandatory.com
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  Charlotte Flair is reportedly undergoing surgery to fix a ruptured implant, and will miss an upcoming Comic Con appearance.
  According to a report by PWInsider.com, Flair will have the surgery after the WWE European tour that is scheduled to start this week. ACE Comic Con announced Charlotte is being replaced at their upcoming event in Seattle by Carmella. It was not said how much time should would miss with WWE, if any at all; Charlotte is scheduled to compete i
  
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Drops Along with Raw, Posts Lowest Number of the Year

  09-05-2018 22:44
  As noted, this week’s WWE Raw hit a new viewership low for 2018, coming on the heels of the critically panned WWE Backlash PPV this past Sunday night.
  This week’s WWE Smackdown, which featured more Backlash fallout along with three big Money in the Bank qualifying matches, followed in Raw’s footsteps and saw a sizable drop in viewership.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE Smackdown viewership averaged 2.293 million, which is down from last week’s 2.436 mil
  
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• Chris DeJoseph On Lucha Underground’s New Home, Pentagon Jr Being A Centerpiece Of The Show, Adding Familiar Faces To The Roster

  09-05-2018 22:39 via mandatory.com
  Chris DeJoseph recently spoke with Michael Wonsover for ESPN.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  DeJoseph comments on the new approach to Season 4 with a shorter season: 
  “When we were doing [Seasons] 2 and 3, we finished two and then we went right into three. Here, we’re trying to tell as many stories as possible but in a shorter period of time. It’s obviously a little bit different, but I think sometimes it’s good because we put the pedal to the metal and go
  
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• WATCH: VOW Talks WWE Backlash, Why Reigns vs Mahal Is a Good Thing, Bizarre Lashley Interview and More

  09-05-2018 22:37
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above! A replay of the episode will be available immediately after it airs.
  On this week’s VOW, Nick flies solo and discusses the fallout from WWE Backlash, that really odd Bobby Lashley interview on Raw, the ongoing Money in the Bank qualifying matches, why Jinder Mahal vs Roman Reigns might be a good thing, and how to
  
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Drops Again, Hits New Low For 2018

  09-05-2018 22:19 via mandatory.com
  This week’s WWE Smackdown viewership hit a new low for the year with 2.293 million viewers, down from last week’s 2.436 million viewers.
  Last week’s show had already marked a new low in viewership for 2018, but this week’s totals mark the lowest watched show since the October 31st episode of Smackdown that drew 2.119 million viewers. Additionally, this week’s show marked the fifth week in a row that the viewership has dropped.
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• Watch The Latest Episode Of Transformers: Power Of The Primes Featuring Samoa Joe (Video), Bianca Belair’s Theme On iTunes

  09-05-2018 22:10 via mandatory.com
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  Samoa Joe
  The following is the latest episode of the new animated series Transformers: Power Of The Primes, which features Samoa Joe as Predaking:
  Samoa Joe Shoots Down Rumors He Was Supposed To Play Umaga In WWE, Calls The Comparison ‘Mad Racist’The EST
  Bianca Belair posted the following video to promote her NXT theme song being added to iTunes and Spotify:My Entrance Theme"WATCH ME SHINE"
  is Now available on ITunes @AppleMusic and @spo
  
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• Backstage News On Vince McMahon’s Reaction to WWE Backlash Fan Response

  09-05-2018 21:45
  The ‘critical’ response to WWE Backlash this past Sunday night was amongst the most resoundingly negative towards any wrestling PPV event of the year, with fans expressing their disappointment in both the in-ring wrestling and the overall booking of the PPV.
  We also noted that many fans were spotted leaving The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ during the main event match between Samoa Joe and Roman Reigns, and the fleeing of fans reportedly did not go unnoticed by Vince McMahon.
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• WWE Reportedly ‘Has Interest’ in Impact Star, Buddy Murphy Ready For Cedric Alexander?, SAnitY’s ‘Chaos’ Promo

  09-05-2018 21:35
  WWE has released the following GIF teasing ‘chaos’ will soon be arriving to Smackdown in the form of SAnitY:#SDLive will soon get a dose of #SAnitY.@TheEricYoung @TheWWEWolfe @KillianDain pic.twitter.com/Cjot6hlGKn
  — WWE (@WWE) May 9, 2018
  Alexander Wolfe commented with the following:….soooon….the chaos at #SDLive will start #UnitedWePurge #SAnitY https://t.co/b3kZgfQD2s
  — Alexander Wolf[e](@TheWWEWolfe) May 9, 2018Buddy Murphy Ready For Cedric Alexander?
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• You Need to See the Absolutely Insane New Trailer For Lucha Underground Season Four

  09-05-2018 21:32
  Hello darkness, my old friend… After what has felt like an eternity away, Lucha Underground returns to our televisions in just one month’s time, with the highly anticipated season four premiere set for June 13th at 8/7c.
  This season may just be the most unpredictable and insane one yet, as the competitors head to a brand new Temple, presumably under new management after – **SPOILER ALERT** – the death of Dario Cueto in the final moments of Ultima Lucha Tres. We&rsqu
  
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• Ciampa Praises Ohno Before Saying He’ll ‘Whoop His Ass’; Mahal Demands Respect In WWE’s 1st UK Tour Photo

  09-05-2018 21:19 via mandatory.com
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  Ciampa Praises Ohno Before Saying He’ll ‘Whoop His Ass’
  Tommaso Ciampa has released the following on Twitter ahead of his match against Kassius Ohno tonight on NXT:Kassius Ohno:
  6’4” 270 pounds.Has traveled the world countless times over the span of a 20 year career.Known for his precision striking and athleticism.Considered one of the best in the world.I want you to remember all of that tonight, as I whoop his ass. pic.twitter.com/OjeEX
  
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• Chris Jericho Reveals He Was Contacted By Vince McMahon as a Backup Plan for WrestleMania 34 Match

  09-05-2018 21:15
  WWE Smackdown Live star Daniel Bryan was the special guest on this week’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, and during the appearance, Chris Jericho revealed a “plan B” WWE had in place if Shane McMahon was not medically cleared to compete due to a bout of diverticulitis.
  “A few weeks before WrestleMania, maybe three or four weeks, I get a call from Vince”, said Jericho, h/t to Cage Side Seats for the transcription. “And he’s talking about Shane and
  
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• Xavier Woods Provides Injury Update, Dolph Ziggler Hypes UK Live Event, Baron Corbin Posts Drone Footage (Videos)

  09-05-2018 21:06
  WWE stars Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler have posted the following videos ahead of tonight’s live event in Bournemouth:Killing time with the drone in Bournemouth pic.twitter.com/pBf2yrIIiA
  — Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) May 9, 2018
  Read Also: Baron Corbin Fires Back at Haters with Photo of His New Ferrari.@HEELZiggler is ready for TONIGHT as the #WWEUKTour kicks off with #WWEBournemouth! pic.twitter.com/Pq5zxZDbtK
  — WWE UK (@WWEUK) May 9, 2018Xavier Woods Provides Injury
  
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• This Week’s Top 10 Smackdown Live Moments, WWE Releases Full Women’s Money in the Bank Match (Videos)

  09-05-2018 20:43
  First Ever Women’s Money in the Bank
  Next month in Chicago, IL the ladies of WWE will compete in the third ever Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. So far, Charlotte Flair and Ember Moon have qualified for the bout, with six more on the way in the coming weeks from both RAW and Smackdown Live. In preparation, WWE has released the first ever incarnation of the bout on YouTube, completely free. Check it out above.
  Top 10 Smackdown Live Moments
  WWE has released the following video:
  
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• How Was WWE Allowed To Use TNA Footage On Table For 3?, Buddy Murphy Wants The Cruiserweight Title

  09-05-2018 20:24 via mandatory.com
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  How Was WWE Allowed To Use TNA Footage?
  Dave Meltzer responded to a fan (@ConorMuta) on Twitter who asked him how WWE was allowed to use TNA footage on the recent Table For 3 with Kurt Angle, Shane McMahon and AJ Styles:They made a deal with TNA for it https://t.co/oLpR2kFPHW
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) May 9, 2018It’s worth noting that end of this particular episode of Table For 3 there is actually a plug for fans to find t
  
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• WWE On Roman Reigns Getting Another Title Shot, Birdie’s B’Day, Matt Hardy’s Essence Returns to The UK (Videos)

  09-05-2018 19:32
  Brie Bella released the above video.
  Relive Birdie’s first beautiful year of life with her momma Brie, daddy Daniel Bryan, the Frenchies, and of course, her Auntie Coco!
  WWE On Roman Reigns Getting Another Title Shot
  WWE.com has released the following, looking at Roman Reigns’ quest for another title shot after losing his Money in the Bank qualifying match:
  After defeating Samoa Joe at WWE Backlash, Roman Reigns came to Raw hungry for retribution against 
  
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• WWE Updates Money In The Bank Match Entrants, Brie & Bryan Celebrate Baby Birdie’s 1st Birthday

  09-05-2018 19:23 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Updates Money In The Bank Match Entrants
  Following RAW and Smackdown Live qualifying matches this week WWE has released the following photos on Instagram updating fans on the entrants in each of the Money In The Bank matches: #SDLive’s @mikethemiz, @rusevig and @charlottewwe have been added to the Men’s and Women’s #MITB #LadderMatch!
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on May 9, 2018 at 7:43am PDTRelated: Fourth Entrant In The Men
  
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• 5/9 PW Daily Report: Daniel Bryan Crumbles on Smackdown, Brandi Rhodes is a Badass, 205 Live vs WWE UK & More

  09-05-2018 19:21
  Make sure you join us for WWE NXT live coverage kicking off at 8/7c tonight. They will also be taping future episodes of NXT television tonight at Full Sail University, and we’ll have complete spoiler-filled results coming in throughout the night.
  Daniel Bryan Crumbles on Smackdown
  It would appear that Big Cass mercilessly beating down Daniel Bryan at this past weekend’s unspeakably bad Backlash pay-per-view has taken a toll on the leader of the leader of the Yes Movement, both physi
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Gears Up For The 1st Night Of RAW UK Tour (Video), The Riott Squad Invades Stonehenge

  09-05-2018 19:11 via mandatory.com
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  Dolph Ziggler Gears Up For The 1st Night Of RAW UK Tour
  WWE has released the following video on Twitter featuring Dolph Ziggler commenting on the start of RAW’s UK Tour:.@HEELZiggler is ready for TONIGHT as the #WWEUKTour kicks off with #WWEBournemouth! pic.twitter.com/Pq5zxZDbtK
  — WWE UK (@WWEUK) May 9, 2018Related: Dolph Ziggler Moves To RAW & Brings A Former NXT Champion w/ Him
  The Riott Squad Invades Stonehenge
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• Matt Hardy Celebrates His 100 Year Return To English Channel, How Old Would Bastion Booger Be Today?

  09-05-2018 19:03 via mandatory.com
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  Matt Hardy Celebrates 100 Year Return To English Channel
  “Woken” Matt Hardy has shared the following on Twitter:TONIGHT. #WWEBournemouth pic.twitter.com/ZnrkXnlb58
  — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 9, 2018Related: Matt Hardy & Goldust In Bizarre Dusty Rhodes Twitter Exchange
  How Old Would Have Bastion Booger Been Today?
  Today would have been the 61st birthday of former WWE Superstar The Bastion Booger (aka Mike Shaw).
  Shaw passed away i
  
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• LIVE AT 5PM EST: VOW Talks WWE Backlash, Why Reigns vs Mahal Is a Good Thing, Bizarre Lashley Interview and More

  09-05-2018 18:54
  The Voice of Wrestling video show, hosted by Nick Paglino and Chris Cash, has premiered on FITE TV and you can watch the latest episode today at 5pm EST in the video player above! A replay of the episode will be available immediately after it airs.
  On this week’s VOW, Nick flies solo and discusses the fallout from WWE Backlash, that really odd Bobby Lashley interview on Raw, the ongoing Money in the Bank qualifying matches, why Jinder Mahal vs Roman Reigns might be a good thing, and how to
  
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• Another Name Added to “All In”, Bully Ray Making In-Ring Return Tonight, Lucha Underground Season Four Extended Trailer

  09-05-2018 18:39
  El Rey Network has released an extended trailer for season four of Lucha Underground, and you can check it out above.
  Another Name Added to “All In”
  As seen below, Matt Cross, aka Son of Havoc has been added to “All In”:I’m @ALL_IN_2018
  September 1st!!#WrestlingIsForever pic.twitter.com/hOqbUzzQV7
  — Son Of Havoc (@MDoggMattCross) May 9, 2018Bully Ray Making In-Ring Return Tonight
  As noted, ROH War of the Worlds kicks off in Lowell, MA tonight, and the followin
  
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• Almas Hypes His SD Live Debut Next Week, Watch WWE’s 1st-Ever Women’s Money The Bank Match

  09-05-2018 18:30 via mandatory.com
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  Almas Hypes His SD Live Debut Next Week
  Andrade Cien Almas has shared the following on Twitter reacting to the news that he will finally make his Smackdown Live debut, alongside Zelina Vega, next week:6 days!!!
  — Andrade Cien Almas (@AndradeCienWWE) May 9, 2018Related: Andrade Cien Almas Debut Date Confirmed
  Watch WWE’s 1st-Ever Women’s Money The Bank Match
  WWE has released the following full match on-line:
  Carmella, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flai
  
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• View From The Capitol #9: TWO WEEKS From Credible, Main Event For The Grey Album Signed!, More

  09-05-2018 18:06 via mandatory.com
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  Just under two weeks remain from a two-weekend swing for Capitol Wrestling on May 20th in New Britain, Connecticut and June 2nd in our home of Hoboken, New Jersey, that could dramatically alter 2018 and beyond.
  Capitol Wrestling TV Ep 57!On Capitol Wrestling television this week, we got a glimpse into two fast-rising properties in the promotion. First, with the spiritual aid of what his fellow southern rasslin confidante and Sapphire TV Champ The Memph
  
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• UK Media Picks Up On Carmella’s Shot at Royal Family, Former WWE Star Says Lashley Should Be Heel, Kaitlyn Vlog

  09-05-2018 17:46
  The Express in The UK has picked up on comments made by WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Carmella on Smackdown this week. During an announcement that she intends to throw a “Mellabration” in London next week, The Champ had the following to say:
  “I’m going across the pond to London, England to throw the greatest event in Britain’s history.
  “That’s right, next week this princess is throwing a Royal Mellabration.
  “Forget the Royal wedding, so Harr
  
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: Ohno v Ciampa, War Raiders v Heavy Machinery & EC3 v Mendez

  09-05-2018 17:46 via mandatory.com
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  We encourage you to begin your discussion about tonight’s NXT in the comments section at the bottom of this post, the WZ Forums or via the WZ FB Discussion Group.
  Tonight’s episode of NXT takes place from Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL.
  WWE.com has released the following Quick Hits for tonight’s episode of NXT:Can Kassius Ohno avenge Johnny Gargano by punishing Tommaso Ciampa?
  Will The War Raiders leave Heavy Machinery in a heap?
  EC3 looks t
  
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• More On Roman Reigns Feuding with Jinder Mahal, Pre-Sale Code for WWE Philadelphia, Carmella Taunts ‘Trolls’

  09-05-2018 17:28
  As seen on WWE Raw this week, WWE set up what appears to be a Roman Reigns vs Jinder Mahal feud, when Mahal cost Reigns his shot at entering Money in the Bank.
  According to local advertisements for the July 6th Raw brand live event at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, Roman Reigns vs Jinder Mahal is expected to take place. Other talents advertised for the event, which is one night before the WWE MSG return, include Ronda Rousey, Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins.
  Pre-Sale Code for WWE Ph
  
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• Jerry Lawler On ‘The Ross Report’ This Week, Extended Trailer For Lucha Underground Season 4 (Video)

  09-05-2018 17:23 via mandatory.com
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  Jerry Lawler On JR’s ‘Ross Report’ This Week
  Jim Ross went on Twitter to tease the upcoming episode of The Ross Report which features long-time broadcast colleague Jerry Lawler as a guest (recorded before the pre-show nap, I’d assume):Join @JerryLawler & me on this week’s The Jim Ross Report podcast from #WestwoodOne as we talk Saudi,The King’s stroke, the upcoming JR and The King shows coming in August & more! @Apple
  
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• Another Name Backstage at Smackdown, Note On Randy Orton’s Status, WWE On Batista Debut, Nia Jax in UK (Photos)

  09-05-2018 17:11
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff was visiting backstage at WWE Smackdown in Baltimore on Tuesday night, and former ECW talent Jeff Jones was also backstage, reports PWInsider.com. Randy Orton, who did not appear on Smackdown this week, was not backstage for the taping.
  WWE On Batista Debut, Nia Jax in The UK
  Nia Jax posted the following on Instagram as the WWE crew has arrived in The UK to kick off this week’s tour:Came to #Stonehengeon such a beautiful day! @mikeromewwe ha
  
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• ‘Deacon’ Batista Debuts 16 Years Ago Today, Ric Flair Compares Robes With Charlotte (Photo)

  09-05-2018 16:53 via mandatory.com
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  ‘Deacon’ Batista Debuts 16 Years Ago Today
  The WWE Network shared the following photo for their “This Day In WWE History” post and it’s none other than the debut of Deacon Batista who played not-so pious enforcer for Reverend D-Von back in 2002: Search "SmackDown 142" on @wwenetwork to see @davebautista's emergence into @wwe from this day in 2002!
  A post shared byWWE Network (@wwenetwork) on May 9, 2018 at 7:00am PDTRELATED:&n
  
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• Final Card for Tonight’s ROH War of the Worlds Event, How to Watch, Kazarian Says ‘We’ve Forgotten to Just Be Fans’

  09-05-2018 16:46
  Tonight, Ring of Honor will be kicking off its War of the Worlds events in Lowell, MA at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Below is the final event card, and you can watch the full show by ordering it in the video player below.
  Final ROH War of the Worlds Card:
  -ROH World Champion Dalton Castle vs. Matt Taven
  -Cody, Adam Page and Marty Scurll vs. Roppongi 3.0 and Rocky Romero
  -The Young Bucks vs. BUSHI and Hiromu Takahashi
  -ROH Tag Team Champions The Briscoes vs. Flip Gordon and Jushin Liger
  -ROH
  
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• Pro Wrestling Legend On How Vince McMahon Should Have Handled the Fabulous Moolah Situation

  09-05-2018 16:32
  In the latest interview from wrestling insider Nigel Sherrod, pro wrestling legend Judy Martin spoke out against the allegations of prostitution and drug use that have been directed against her former colleague, the late Fabulous Moolah (Lillian Ellison).
  Eighteen former women’s wrestlers, who were trained by or worked directly for Moolah have denounced the allegations against her, including Leilani Kai, Sandy Parker, Princess Victoria Joyce Grable and Susan “Tex&rdquo
  
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• The Million Dollar Man Is Ready For ‘Something Else To Wrestle’, Sheamus Does Anti-Cyberbullying Event At WrestleMania Axxess (Video)

  09-05-2018 16:22 via mandatory.com
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  The Million Dollar Man Is Ready For ‘Something Else To Wrestle’
  Tonight a new episode of ‘Something Else To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard‘ drops on the WWE Network and the topic is none other than “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. DiBiase himself diabolically laughed in anticipation to see what Bruce and Conrad Thompson has to say:Today is Wednesday and I can’t wait! Should be priceless! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!! https://t.
  
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• Seth Rollins Reveals Impressive IC Title Defense Stat, Sheamus Rally in NOLA (Video), Daniel Bryan & Mysterio News

  09-05-2018 16:12
  WWE has released the above video.
  Cricket Wireless and WWE hosted an anti-cyberbullying event with New Orleans-based Apex Youth Center. The young adults from Apex were treated to a private tour of WrestleMania Axxess, participated in a chat on how to prevent bullying and were surprised by a visit from Sheamus!
  Daniel Bryan & Rey Mysterio News
  WWE Smackdown Live star Daniel Bryan will be the special guest on this week’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast.
  Rey Mysterio, who will be ma
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Turns Heel On The WWE Network’s Twitter Account, Nia Jax Visits Stone Henge (Photo)

  09-05-2018 16:03 via mandatory.com
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  Tommaso Ciampa Turns Heel On The WWE Network’s Twitter
  Yesterday was Tommaso Ciampa‘s 33rd birthday and in doing their due diligence of sending him birthday wishes, WWE Network‘s Twitter account felt every beat of The Blackheart’s black heart:Happy birthday to a Superstar with a black heart, @ProjectCiampa… #WWENetwork #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/lmD4AJvX81
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 8, 2018
  atWWENetwork
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• More On Tonight’s NXT, WWE Exec Participating In Investor’s Conference, Jack Gallagher & Woods Game (Video)

  09-05-2018 15:43
  UpUpDownDown has released the above video.
  Gentleman Jack Gallagher a.k.a SWAGATHA CHRISTIE is here to knock Big E off the mountain, but will the BIG WOOL be able to keep his title as KING OF THE HILL? Featuring special guest Mike Daniels of the Green Bay Packers!
  WWE On Tonight’s NXT
  Below is WWE’s official quick hits preview for tonight’s edition of WWE NXT:Can Kassius Ohno avenge Johnny Gargano by punishing Tommaso Ciampa?
  Will The War Raiders leave Heavy Machinery in a heap
  
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• Cody Rhodes Compliments Nick Aldis & The NWA Championship, Aldis Responds

  09-05-2018 15:31 via mandatory.com
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  Cody Rhodes was asked about ever going after the NWA Championship and responded with praise for the title and it’s defending champion, Nick Aldis. Aldis in turn, gave a sportsman-like response:@CodyRhodes Do you have any plans to challenge for the NWA Worlds title in the future?You would elevate it considerbly!
  — Dennis The Menace (@DennisT86803236) May 9, 2018
  @Lagana @Billy & @RealNickAldis are doing great stuff with it. https://t.co/A
  
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• EC3 Makes TV Debut, Ciampa vs Ohno & More On NXT Tonight, Hall of Famer at Smackdown, Sheamus Takes Xavier Selfie

  09-05-2018 15:23
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s WWE NXT, being headlined by Ciampa vs Ohno:
  -Tommaso Ciampa vs. Kassius Ohno
  -EC3 vs. Raul Mendoza
  -Dakota Kai vs. Vanessa Bourne
  -The War Raiders vs. Heavy Machinery
  Be sure to join us for complete, LIVE coverage of WWE NXT beginning at 8pm EST tonight!
  Hall of Famer at Smackdown
  According to PWInisder.com, WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff was backstage at Smackdown last night as he lives in the Baltimore area and was visiting frie
  
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• Seth Rollins On Being A True Intercontinental Champion, Wants ‘The Whole Damn Thing’

  09-05-2018 15:10 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Suzanne Cordeiro/Corbis via Getty Images)
  Seth Rollins took to Twitter to note that he’s not only a fighting Intercontinental Champion, but he’s literally living the life of a fighting Intercontinental Champion. He also followed that up by saying he wants more:Tonight I defend the IC Title on its 4th continent in 3 weeks. This is what we live for. #wwebournemouth #fightingchampion
  — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) May 9, 2018
  But I want the whole damn thing.
  — Seth R
  
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• NXT TV Tapings Tonight, EC3 Causes Fan to Change Twitter Name?, Absolution Battles On Social Media Following Smackdown

  09-05-2018 14:56
  WWE NXT will be holding another round of TV tapings at Full Sail University, and we will be providing live spoiler results coverage beginning at 6:30pm EST.
  EC3 Causes Fan to Change Twitter Name?
  It appears as if NXT star EC3 has caused a fan on Twitter to change his handle following an exchange which you can check out below. The fan’s original Twitter handle was “Roman Is Better Than EC3”:Your name offends me.#nx3 https://t.co/9xSJygjrS7
  — ecIII (@therealec3) May 9, 2018
  
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• Mickie James Meets Several Athletes (And Ludacris) At NYC Charity Event (Photos), WWE Hall Of Famer Backstage At Smackdown

  09-05-2018 14:52 via mandatory.com
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  Mickie James Meets Several Athletes (And Ludacris)
  Mickie James was in New York City yesterday for BTIG Charity Day and while she was there she rubbed some elbows with famous athletes from all across the sporting world including Terrell Owens and Clyde Fraizer. She also met rapper Ludacris: I know this pic is gonna make my daddy so Jealous so I chose to post it 1st! Massive thank you @terrellowens for being super cool today. Honored to have attended @btigcharityda
  
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• Andrade Almas & Zelina Vega Hype Debut, WWE UK Tour Kicks Off Tonight, Kassius Ohno & Tucker Knight On NXT Bouts

  09-05-2018 14:32
  WWE is kicking off its UK tour tonight, with the first stop being a Raw live event at the International Centre in Bournemouth, England. The nine-day tour will include stops in Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, and next week’s episodes of WWE Raw and Smackdown will be taped at The O2 in London.
  If you are attending any of the events and would like to submit a live fan report, please email us at [email protected].
  Andrade Almas & Zelina Vega Hype Smackdown Debut
  
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• Sonya Deville Threatens Paige, Smackdown GM Responds

  09-05-2018 14:24 via mandatory.com
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  After barring Sonya Deville from ringside for Mandy Rose‘s match against Becky Lynch, Paige received some feedback from her former Absolution cohort, but it didn’t take long for the Smackdown GM to respond: I don’t know who the hell @realpaigewwe thinks she is … BARRING me from ringsideeeeee?! This isn’t over.
  A post shared byDaria Berenato (@sonyadevillewwe) on May 8, 2018 at 6:54pm PDT
  I'm your boss that's who I am. https://t.co/
  
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• Vader Provides Health Update Following Another Heart Surgery, Says He Is Looking to Get Back in the Ring

  09-05-2018 14:17
  WWE legend Vader continues to deal with health problems following open heart surgery which took place last month.
  The big man noted on Twitter that he underwent another heart surgery Tuesday of this week to correct an irregular heartbeat, and the procedure was a success.Yesterday I had a surgery on my heart .My heart had shifted to an A-Fib irregular heart beat A person in a fib has substanily increased chance of Heart Attack &Stroke.The surgery was to put the HEART in normal sinus https://t
  
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• Vader Gives Update After Heart Surgery

  09-05-2018 12:09 via mandatory.com
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  Vader had heart surgery yesterday and gave us an update on Twitter earlier today. Vader confirmed that the surgery to put his heart in a normal sinus rhythm had been a success:Yesterday I had a surgery on my heart .My heart had shifted to anA-Fib irregular heart beat A person in a fib has substanily increased chance of Heart Attack &Stroke.The surgery was to put the HEART in normal sinus https://t.co/MQvHiGe0Rg was a success
  — Big Van Vader (@itsvad
  
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• Miz Talks Qualifying For MITB (Video), Bully Ray Comments On People Doubting Him

  09-05-2018 10:28 via mandatory.com
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  Miz Talks Qualifying For MITB
  The Miz beat Jeff Hardy on SmackDown to qualify for the men’s Money In The Bank ladder match. WWE’s YouTube channel posted a video of The Miz after his win:
  After defeating Jeff Hardy to qualify for the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, The A-Lister believes that history will begin to repeat itself very soon.RELATED: AJ Styles Defends The WWE Championship In Post-SmackDown Dark Match
  Bully Ray Comment
  
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