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• Lineup For Tonight’s Episode Of WWE Smackdown Live (Non-Spoiler)

  15-05-2018 23:53 via mandatory.com
  Tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live will feature the following matches and segments. This week’s show was taped earlier today in London, England:
  Money in the Bank Qualifying Match (Winning Team Enters One Person Into MITB Match)The New Day vs The Bar
  WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Carmella’s “Royal Mellabration”
  WWE Smackdown TV Taping Results For 5/15 *Spoilers*
  Money in the Bank Qualifying MatchBecky Lynch vs Mandy Rose vs Sonya Deville
  Andrade “
  
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• Rich Swann Appearing For Impact Wrestling, Cody Rhodes Comments On How ‘All In’ Effects Wrestling

  15-05-2018 23:45 via mandatory.com
  Rich Swann
  Impact Wrestling posted the following, announcing Rich Swann will make his debut for the company in June:Making his IMPACT debut at our June 1st and 2nd tapings at @StClairCollege in Windsor, ON – @GottaGetSwann!TICKETS: https://t.co/4lMCWbwjLp pic.twitter.com/cWbkEKeDHM
  — IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) May 15, 2018Swann was released by WWE in February following an arrest related to a domestic violence incident; charges against him were later dropped. Swann’s wife is cur
  
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• WWE Announces Ronda Rousey’s UK In-Ring Debut at Upcoming Special Live Event

  15-05-2018 23:27
  WWE has announced the following:
  In a message to the WWE Universe during SmackDown LIVE in London, it was revealed that Ronda Rousey will make her U.K. ring debut with WWE at the city’s iconic O2 Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 29, as part of a special, one-night-only WWE Live Event.
  This will be Rousey’s first time performing in the United Kingdom as a WWE Superstar. Tickets to see her and your favorite Raw Superstars — including Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Finn B&aa
  
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• WATCH: Bullet Club Leads Crowd in Chant Against CM Punk’s Next UFC Opponent, Behind the Scenes of ‘ALL IN’

  15-05-2018 23:27
  As previously noted, we had the opportunity to sit down with the “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes this past weekend, as he took us behind the scenes at the ALL IN press conference in Chicago, IL.
  We have since re-released our video with the former ROH World Champion, featured below, to include better audio and video quality, as well as exclusive clips from the ALL IN event – including Marty Scurll singing a hit single – as well as never-before-seen footage of the Bullet C
  
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• Carmella Reportedly Not Returning To Total Divas Next Season, Jeff Hardy’s Most Insane Impact Dives (Video)

  15-05-2018 23:20 via mandatory.com
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  Carmella
  According to BANG Showbiz, Carmella is set to depart Total Divas and she won’t appear on the next season of the show.
  Carmella reportedly confirmed the news herself earlier today, noting she will be focusing on being the best champion possible.
  Total Divas Seasons 8 & 9 Announced, Should Roman Reigns Get Another Universal Title Shot? (poll)
  Impact’s Enigma
  The following video features the craziest dives by Jeff Hardy in h
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s WWE United Kingdom In-Ring Debut Date Set

  15-05-2018 23:07 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Ubisoft
  WWE.com posted the following, confirming Ronda Rousey will make her United Kingdom in-ring debut this August:
  In a message to the WWE Universe during SmackDown LIVE in London, it was revealed that Ronda Rousey will make her U.K. ring debut with WWE at the city’s iconic O2 Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 29, as part of a special, one-night-only WWE Live Event.
  This will be Rousey’s first time performing in the United Kingdom as a WW
  
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• This Week’s WWE Raw Viewership Rises, Was It Able to Draw Over 3 Million?

  15-05-2018 22:51
  Last week’s edition of WWE Raw hit a new viewership low in 2018, taking in 2.689 million viewers.
  This week’s edition of WWE Raw was a taped episode the show which aired in London, England, and despite the fact that the show did not air live, it managed to draw a higher audience than last week’s live broadcast.
  This week’s WWE Raw viewership, according to ShowBuzz Daily, averaged 2.741 million, which is higher than last week, but is still under three million viewers. The
  
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• Hulk Hogan Comments On A Potential WWE Return; Says He’s Not ‘Home’ Until It Actually Happens

  15-05-2018 22:40 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Heather Kennedy/Getty Images for SXSW)
  Hulk Hogan recently spoke with Mark Ciemcioch  for the Buffalo News; you can read a few highlights below:
  Hulk Hogan comments on making up for his past mistakes: 
  “People know me. I’m human being like anybody else, and sometimes, people make mistakes. When they do, you watch that person a little bit more closely than you did before to see what kind of person they really are. I just want people to judge me by my acti
  
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• John Cena Opens Up More About Nikki Bella On The TODAY Show; Says He ‘Just Wanted Her To Hear Me’ (Video)

  15-05-2018 22:37 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by: Cindy Ord/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  John Cena returned to the TODAY show and further discussed his relationship with Nikki Bella, and expanded on his remarks from yesterday’s show.
  Cena said (transcription credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com)First I want to say thank you ladies for always having me on and giving me a chance to be honest. I think that’s important, I don’t know if people understand how difficult it is to lead a life i
  
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• Update On Daniel Bryan – Big Cass Feud, Top WWE Stars Rejoin Overseas Tour, The Rock Does NBA ‘Genius Talk’ (Video)

  15-05-2018 22:30
  The Rock has released the above video.
  The Rock speaks to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of their #GeniusTalks series, reflecting on his career as an athlete and actor, and sharing lessons he learned along the way.
  Top WWE Stars Rejoin Overseas Tour
  After appearing at the NBC Upfronts on Monday, both Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax are on their way back to Europe to rejoin the WWE overseas tour.Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed.
  The Needham 2018 Emerging Technology Conference in NY thi
  
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• Did This Week’s WWE RAW Viewership Rebound After Last Week’s Year Low?

  15-05-2018 22:23 via mandatory.com
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE RAW brought in 2.741 million viewers, which is higher than last week’s year low total of 2.689 million viewers.
  This week’s show had an hourly breakdown of:8 pm hour – 2.903 million
  9 pm hour – 2.692 million
  10 pm hour + overrun – 2.628WWE RAW was the fourth overall most watched show on the night last night, and it was also the fourth overall ranked show in the 18-49 demographic. Despite the rise in
  
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• WWE Smackdown TV Taping Results For 5/15 *Spoilers*

  15-05-2018 22:06 via mandatory.com
  The following matches and segments make up today’s WWE Smackdown TV taping results from the O2 Arena in London, England:
  Daniel Bryan cut a promo about wanting to win the WWE Championship, but Big Cass interrupted him. This led to a brawl, which ended with Bryan putting Cass in a ground submission
  Men’s Money In The Bank Qualifying MatchWinning Team Must Choose One Member To Enter Money In The Bank Ladder MatchThe New Day defeated The Bar
  The Bludgeon Brothers were shown on screen i
  
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• New Title Match Announced For WWE Money in the Bank, More Names Qualify For MITB Matches *Spoilers*

  15-05-2018 21:52
  Tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown from London will feature Women’s Champion Carmella throwing a “Mellabration” for the fans in Britain.
  The segment kicked off with Carmella discussing her reign as Smackdown Women’s Champion before she began running down The Royal Family and the people of England.
  This prompted Smackdown GM Paige to hit the ring and make a major announcement. Paige informed Carmella that at WWE Money in the Bank in June, the Champion will defend her
  
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• Could John Cena and Nikki Bella’s Recent Relationship Comments Be A Work?

  15-05-2018 21:42
  The past couple days have seen an influx of John Cena and Nikki Bella relationship news, with both of the WWE stars making public appearances – Cena on the “Today” show and Nikki at the NBC Upfronts – to discuss their recent breakup and future.
  The timing of the public comments from both Cena and Nikki comes at an interesting point, as the new season of Total Bellas is just five days away from its premiere.
  On the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Melt
  
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• Hulk Hogan Addresses Reports Of A Possible WWE Return, Sends Message to Fans Hurt By Racist Remarks

  15-05-2018 21:07
  WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan recently spoke with Buffalo News, and below are some interview highlights.
  On the racist remarks which got him ousted from WWE:
  “Everybody gets knocked down,” he said. “A true champion gets back up and moves forward in a positive way. Nobody ever said life would be fair or you’d always make the right decisions, but through tenacity and a willingness to learn from your mistakes is what I’m all about.”
  On fans who were hurt by the co
  
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• Major Name Spotted In London *Possible WWE Smackdown Spoiler*

  15-05-2018 21:02
  According to PWInisder.com, Chris Jericho is in London, England tonight, the host city for WWE Smackdown.
  As of this writing, it is unknown whether or not Jericho will be at the Smackdown tapings, and it’s possible he is just coincidentally in town.
  Jericho recently made his return to NJPW at Wrestling Dontaku, and he will be facing Naito at Dominion.
  It’s worth noting Jericho did post the following photo on Instagram, as he recorded an episode of his podcast with Sami Zayn while Zay
  
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• Watch The Trailer For Rousey’s New Film ‘Mile 22’;Cody Rhodes Shares Photo Of ‘Pharaoh & The Cheese Boys’

  15-05-2018 20:48 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE
  Watch The Trailer For Rousey’s New Film ‘Mile 22’
  The trailer for Ronda Rousey’s upcoming film with Mark Wahlberg, Mile 22, was released earlier today.
  Mile 22 will be released on August 3rd, two weeks before SummerSlam, and you can view the trailer in the embedded player below:Related: Nia Jax Reveals Why She Challenged Ronda Rousey
  Cody Rhodes Shares Photo Of ‘Pharaoh & The Cheese Boys’
  Cody Rhodes has shar
  
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• Vitor Belfort’s Fighting Spirit Is An Example For The New Generation

  15-05-2018 20:30
  At UFC 224, one of the most exciting MMA careers came to an end with one of the most incredible finishes. Unfortunately for Vitor, he was on the receiving end of another incredible front kick. However, he will forever be remembered as one of the greats, but more importantly, his legacy will be that of a man who fought the best fighters on the planet for over twenty years.
  Most fans might remember Vitor Belfort for his lightning quick strikes that could knock out any opponent. Some older fans wil
  
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• Huge WWE Superstar Reportedly In London Today; Heyman Says Dusty Would Be Proud Of All In Sell Out

  15-05-2018 20:25 via mandatory.com
  BARCELONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 11: Chris Jericho of Fozzy perfoms in concert at Razzmatazz during Route Resurrection on February 11, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Redferns)
  Huge WWE Superstar Reportedly In London Today
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Chris Jericho is in London today, the same place as Smackdown Live. There is no word yet on whether or not he will be appearing on the show.
  Jericho posted the following photo on Instagram yesterday, from London, featuring him
  
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• WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Monday Night RAW (Video); DAMN! How Old Does Ron Simmons Turn Today?

  15-05-2018 19:53 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage)
  WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Monday Night RAW
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s Monday Night Raw to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.WWE RAW Results (5/14): Seth Rollins Defends The IC Title, Roman Reigns Destroys Jinder Mahal, MITB Qualifiers, More
  DAMN! How Old Does Ron Simmons Turn Today?
  WWE has released the following on Instagram wishing WWE Hall of Famer Ron
  
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• **LIVE SPOILER RESULTS FROM WWE SMACKDOWN TV TAPING IN LONDON!**

  15-05-2018 19:45
  WWE’s overseas tour rolls on today as the company will tape this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown from The O2 Arena in London, England.
  We will be providing live spoiler results coverage below from today’s tapings which should begin at around 2:30pm EST. We will also be providing our normal live coverage of Smackdown tonight when it airs at 8pm EST.
  -Daniel Bryan opens the show and cuts a promo saying his goal is to become WWE Champion. In the middle of his promo he is interrupt
  
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• Former WWE Star Making Impact Wrestling Debut at TV Tapings, WWE On MITB Match Names, Raw Top 10 (Video)

  15-05-2018 19:38
  WWE has released the above video featuring this week’s top 10 Raw moments.
  WWE On MITB Match Participants
  WWE has posted the following on Instagram, updating the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match participants. The final two spots in the men’s match will be decided tonight on WWE Smackdown Live from The UK.
  WWE has also wished Ron Simmons a happy birthday as seen below:More Superstars have qualified for #MITB… How will the field expand tonight on #SDLive?
  A post shared
  
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• A Detailed Look At Chris Jericho’s IC Title History Ahead Of His IC Title Match At NJPW’s Dominion

  15-05-2018 19:37 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Ollie Millington/Redferns via Getty Images)
  The following editorial was written by Sean Mikhail and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Sean’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post and follow him on Twitter @seanrmikhail 
  Related: Chris Jericho Says ‘Funny Guy With The List’ Doesn’t Exist In New Japan, Congrats Cody & Bucks For All In Sellout
  On June 9, Chris Jericho wi
  
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• The Rock Delivers ‘Genius Talk’ To LA Lakers (Video), Marty Scurll ‘Elite Karaoke’ Announced For Starrcast

  15-05-2018 19:14 via mandatory.com
  HOLLYWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 11: Kevin Hart (L) and Dwayne Johnson attend the premiere of Columbia Pictures’ ‘Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle’ on December 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
  The Rock Delivers ‘Genius Talk’ To LA Lakers
  The Rock has released the following video via his YouTube channel:
  The Rock speaks to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of their #GeniusTalks series, reflecting on his career as an athlete and act
  
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• CM Punk Fight To Open Main Card of UFC 225, Punk Responds to Fans ‘Outraged’ By Fight Placement

  15-05-2018 19:10
  UFC has announced that CM Punk vs Mike Jackson, taking place at UFC 225 on June 9th in Chicago, will open the main card of the PPV.
  Following the announcement of Punk’s placement on the card, which will see Holly Holm headline the prelims, there was some fan backlash on social media. One name in particular, UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman, came to the defense of Punk, offering the former WWE Champion good luck in his sophomore UFC fight.CM Punk vs. Mike Jackson opens UFC 225 pay-per-view ma
  
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• Roman Reigns Has ‘Advice’ For Jinder Mahal, Paul Heyman On ‘All In’ Sellout, Latest WWE Music Power 10 Video

  15-05-2018 19:04
  WWE has released the above video.
  WWE Music Power 10 is back with a special edition counting down the most spectacular entrances from WrestleMania Weekend: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Roman Reigns Has ‘Advice’ For Jinder Mahal
  After attacking Jinder Mahal twice on WWE Raw this week, Roman Reigns Tweeted the following to the Modern Day Maharaja:Last week you stepped up.This week you got knocked down.Be smart. Stay there. #B2R #Raw
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns)
  
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• ‘All In’ Weigh-In & Press Conference Announced For Starrcast

  15-05-2018 19:02 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  The official Twitter account for All In has shared the following announcing an official weigh-in and press conference has been announced for Starrcast:Weigh-In & Press Conference coming to @Starrcast18 Friday 8/31
  TIX: https://t.co/hlYMqwjtF9
  On sale today at 8 eastern! pic.twitter.com/172KrELyD2
  — All In (@ALL_IN_2018) May 15, 2018Exclusive: Matt Jackson Reveals How Long He’d Like All In To Go, Which 90s Star He Wants ‘All In’, More
  The po
  
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• John Cena Explains Why He Made Nikki Bella Comments On ‘Today’, Talks Difficulty Living in the Public Eye (Videos)

  15-05-2018 18:46
  As noted, John Cena made headlines when he appeared on the “Today” show on Monday morning and opened up about his breakup with Nikki Bella.
  During the appearance, Cena admitted he still wants to marry Nikki Bella and have children with her, and that prompted a response from a “speechless” Bella at the NBC Upfronts. You can read more about that at this link.
  Cena returned to The “Today” Show this morning, and you can watch clips from his appearance above and be
  
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• John Cena Explains Why He Made Nikki Bella Comments On ‘Today’, Says He Wanted Nikki to ‘Hear Him’ (Videos)

  15-05-2018 18:46
  As noted, John Cena made headlines when he appeared on the “Today” show on Monday morning and opened up about his breakup with Nikki Bella.
  During the appearance, Cena admitted he still wants to marry Nikki Bella and have children with her, and that prompted a response from a “speechless” Bella at the NBC Upfronts. You can read more about that at this link.
  Cena returned to The “Today” Show this morning, and you can watch clips from his appearance above and be
  
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• Brandi Rhodes Releases X-Ray Following Her Surgery, WWE Looks At The Top 10 Entrances From WM 34

  15-05-2018 18:45 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Cody Rhodes
  Brandi Rhodes Releases X-Ray Following Her Surgery
  Brandi Rhodes has released the following x-ray photo of her shoulder following her recent surgery:Bionic AF.Watch the shoulder tackle. #BionicBrandi pic.twitter.com/YFThzCOUP8
  — Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) May 15, 2018Exclusive: Matt Jackson Reveals How Long He’d Like All In To Go, Which 90s Star He Wants ‘All In’, More
  WWE Looks At Top 10 Entrances From WrestleMania 34
  WWE has released the
  
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• Drake Maverick Hypes UK Talent For 205 Live Tonight, 4 Things You Need To Know Before Tonight’s SD Live

  15-05-2018 18:39 via mandatory.com
  Drake Maverick Hypes UK Talent For 205 Live Tonight
  205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick has shared the following on Twitter:TONIGHT – @WWE205Live invites the stars of the @WWE United Kingdom Division
  It promises to be one of our most exciting shows yet emanating from LONDON, ENGLAND#205Live #WWE #Cruiserweight #WWEUK pic.twitter.com/A63UAwOu32
  — Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) May 15, 2018SD Live Preview & Discussion: Styles & Nakamura Battle For MITB Stip, Almas Makes His
  
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• WWE Updates List Of Money In The Banks Entrants, Watch Sin Cara’s Entrance In Spain From His POV

  15-05-2018 18:33 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Updates List Of Money In The Banks Entrants
  WWE has released the following on Instagram updating the list of Superstars who have qualified for the 2018 Money In The Bank matches: More Superstars have qualified for #MITB… How will the field expand tonight on #SDLive?
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on May 15, 2018 at 8:58am PDTRelated: Alexa Bliss Teases MITB Victory Following Qualification
  Watch Sin Cara’s Entrance In Spain From His POV
  WWE has rel
  
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• Alexa Bliss Teases MITB Victory Following Qualification, No Way Jose Samples Traditional Treats In Spain

  15-05-2018 18:26 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Alexa Bliss Teases MITB Victory Following Qualification
  Alexa Bliss has shared the following on Twitter following her Money In The Bank match qualification on RAW last night:#MITB @WWE pic.twitter.com/GDuXFCemaO
  — Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) May 15, 2018Related: How Did Alexa Bliss React To Ronda Rousey’s Title Shot At MITB? (Video)
  No Way Jose Samples Traditional Treats In Spain
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Dur
  
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• SD Live Preview & Discussion: Styles & Nakamura Battle For MITB Stip, Almas Makes His SD Live Debut, More

  15-05-2018 18:21 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 O2 Arena in London, England.
  WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura to battle for right to choose stipulation for Money in the Bank WWE Championshi
  
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• Kevin Nash On When The nWo Got Aggressive, Influence Behind Their Famous Catchphrases, Diesel As An Ant-Hero

  15-05-2018 18:16
  Last week The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling welcomed WWE Hall of Famer, co-founder of the nWo and “Big Daddy Cool” as Kevin Nash joined us to promote our TMPT Con 2 Pro Wrestling fan convention taking place on May 19th in Richmond, VA. In this excerpt from the interview, Nash explains why the NWO was such a revolutionary group in wrestling history both in the ring and out of the ring and how his run as Diesel in the tail end of his first WWE tenure was
  
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• Can CM Punk Secure His First UFC Victory On June 10th?

  15-05-2018 17:51
  CM Punk is used to being the underdog. The Straight Edge Savior spent most of his WWE career as something of an outcast figure, feuding with more popular superstars. He eventually rose to the top but at his highest point, Punk stepped away from professional wrestling to transition to mixed martial arts. He isn’t the first WWE superstar to do so but his time at UFC hasn’t exactly gone to plan. Injuries and defeat in his only scheduled fight thus far might have left Punk frustrated, bu
  
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• Jim Ross Shows Support For NFL Rookie, His Encounter With LeBron James & His Growth In Wrestling Since 1974

  15-05-2018 17:38 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Ringside w/ Jim Ross
  Jim Ross was on Cleveland’s 92.3 The Fan to talk about the Cleveland Browns’ decision to pick quarterback Baker Mayfield #1 overall in the NFL Draft. Being a true blue Boomer Sooner, J.R. talked about the criticism that came with the pick, but reassures Browns fans that “there is a new sheriff in town.” He also mentions how Baker Makerfield was a “half-assed wrestling fan” when he first met him.
  J.R. also talked about meeting
  
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• Nikki Bella Calls Cena the ‘Love of My Life’, Four Things to Know Before Smackdown, Sin Cara – POV Clip (Videos)

  15-05-2018 17:31
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  What will happen as The New Day take on The Bar with a spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match on the line and Andrade “Cien” Almas makes his long-awaited blue brand debut. Here is your preview for tonight’s SmackDown LIVE.
  Watch the high-flying luchador make his entrance at WWE Live in Bremen, Germany from his point-of-view, thanks to his GoPro.
  
  Nikki Bella Calls Cena the ‘Love of My Life’
  The Bel
  
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• King Maxel Challenges Michael Cole, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens Critique Roman Reigns’ Entrance (Video)

  15-05-2018 17:11 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Reby Hardy
  King Maxel Challenges Michael Cole
  After Michael Cole turned heel on his younger brother, King Maxel came to the defense of Lord Wolfgang, challenging the “unwoken” commentator to a match:NO ONE CAN MAKE FUN OF MY BROTHER EXCEPT ME @MichaelCole.So who is ready to see the undefeated #KingMaxel vs the obsolete Michael Cole??????— KING MAXEL (@BABYHARDYBRAND) May 15, 2018Out of all the weird stuff lead commentator Cole is prompted to say (I emphasized
  
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• Which Former TNA Star Almost Got AJ Styles’ WWE Music? (Video), New Talents Added to Starrcast, Full Schedule Released

  15-05-2018 17:07
  Below is a clip from this week’s new episode of “WWE Table for 3”, during which Producer “Road Dogg” Brian James revealed that AJ Styles’ theme music was originally written for former TNA star James Storm. The music ended up going to Styles when Storm ended up leaving WWE to return to TNA:Road Dogg Reveals That AJ Styles’ Theme Was Meant For James Storm! pic.twitter.com/WZWkTShYee
  — Brian The Guppie (@briantheguppie) May 15, 2018
  Below is another c
  
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• Ronda Rousey Featured in First “Mile 22” Movie Trailer (Video), Reby Hardy Teases ‘Plans’ for Michael Cole

  15-05-2018 17:00
  As noted, WWE star Ronda Rousey will be appearing in the upcoming movie “Mile 22”, which stars Mark Wahlberg, and above is the first official trailer for the movie. Below is the synopsis for the film:
  In a visceral modern thriller from the director of Lone Survivor, Mark Wahlberg stars as James Silva, an operative of the CIA’s most highly-prized and least understood unit. Aided by a top-secret tactical command team, Silva must retrieve and transport an asset who holds life-thre
  
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• Bobby Roode Gets A ‘Tip’ From Former Tag Partner, Flair & Jarrett ‘Figure It Out’ 18 Years Ago

  15-05-2018 16:37 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Bobby Roode Gets A ‘Tip’ From Former Tag Partner
  Bobby Roode may have just qualified for Money In The Bank last night on Raw, but that didn’t stop him from getting feedback from his former Beer Money tag partner, James Storm, on what he should be doing at the gym when Rhyno is working out in the room:An Absolutely Glorious and much needed workout today in Birmingham thanks to @Dorian_Yates and his @templegymuk . Very cool gym and great staff….
  
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• Top Lucha Underground Star Allegedly “No Showing” Upcoming Special Olympics Fundraiser, Replacement Named

  15-05-2018 16:36
  Championship Wrestling of Arkansas has issued the following press release:
  From the office of CWA Wrestle Raise:
  It is with much regret that we must inform our wrestling fans that Lucha Underground star, Rey Fenix, who was scheduled to perform at our event, CWA Wrestle Raise V: Spa City Slam, this Saturday, May 19th in Hot Springs, Arkansas, will no longer be appearing at this event. CWA officials have been unable to contact Rey Fenix for the last 3 weeks, and he continues to ignore all att
  
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• A.J. Styles & Nakamura Comment On Their Match Stipulation For Tonight’s Smackdown (Video)

  15-05-2018 16:22 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  WWE posted the following exclusive videos of A.J. Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura commenting on their match stipulation for tonight’s Smackdown in which the winner decides the match type for their WWE Championship bout at Money In The Bank: The rivalry isn’t over yet! Tomorrow night on #SDLive, @ajstylesp1 & @shinsukenakamura battle it out, with the winner picking the stipulation for their WWE Championship match at #MITB!
  A post shared byWWE (@ww
  
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• Natalya Dedicates Match to Late WWE Legend, Tyson Kidd Backstage at Raw, New WWE Book Released (Photos)

  15-05-2018 16:19
  Natalya noted on Twitter that she dedicated her match on WWE Raw this week to the late WWE legend “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith:Dedicated this win tonight on #Raw to my uncle the #BritishBulldog Davey Boy Smith…Every time I’m in England, it’s hard not to think of him. #AlwaysInOurHearts pic.twitter.com/OdLGirRe5T
  — Nattie (@NatbyNature) May 15, 2018Tyson Kidd & Former Star Backstage at Raw
  In related news, British Bulldog’s son, Davey Boy Smith,
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. Talks NJPW & Wrestling As A Heel, Charlotte Is Ready For Her, Rousey & Jax To ‘Take’ Wrestling

  15-05-2018 15:53 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia / Stuart Sunley
  ESPN.com has an in-depth article about Zack Sabre Jr. and his rise to prominence in New Japan. Throughout the piece, there is commentary from Sabre himself in which he talks about wrestling Okada, getting better at his craft, wrestling different WWE talent, road tripping with Dean Ambrose and wrestling as a heel.
  On wrestling Okada:
  I felt like there were times in that match when the fans genuinely thought that I was capable of winning, so that fulfil
  
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• Gail Kim Provides Post Surgery Update, Top UK Star Confirmed For Defiant Wrestling Show, Frontline Wrestling Card

  15-05-2018 15:51
  Former WWE and IMPACT Wrestling star, Gail Kim has provided an update on her injury after coming out of surgery yesterday.
  Gail Kim had revealed she was heading into surgery for appendicitis and yesterday she revealed that everything went well, claiming the doctor and hospital staff were amazing, which is great news.Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Everything went as well as can be! Amazing doctor and hospital staff….. I’ll prob be home tomorrow for recovery
  — Gail Ki
  
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• Jessie Godderz Featured in Soap Opera Digest, Cody & Page to Challenge for ROH Tag Titles, MLW Fusion Episodes Released

  15-05-2018 15:45
  Former IMPACT Wrestling 2x Tag Champion (and CBS Big Brother Legend) Mr. PEC-Tacular Jessie Godderz is featured in the latest edition of Soap Opera Digest Magazine on newsstands now.
  The article mentions that Godderz, who currently stars as Dylan Buckwald on the hit Amazon TV Series “Tainted Dreams”, will now also be starring as Evan McLaine in Amazon’s “New Dogs, Old Tricks”.
  The hotly anticipated worldwide premiere of “New Dogs, Old Tricks&rdq
  
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• More On Buddy Murphy’s Upcoming Title Shot, Ron Simmons Celebrating Milestone Birthday, Carmella On Rousey vs Jax

  15-05-2018 15:30
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, APA member Ron Simmons turns 60 years old.
  More On Buddy Murphy’s Cruiserweight Title Shot
  As noted, tonight’s episode of WWE 205 Live will feature the stars of the WWE UK division battling with and against the stars of 205 Live. Additionally, WWE.com has released the following, hyping Buddy Murphy’s Cruiserweight Title shot which will come on the May 29th episode of 205 Live:
  Last week, WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick re
  
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• KO & Zayn Loot Mike Rome, Seth Rollins Says Miz Was a Scared Champion, Nakamura Knows His Stipulation (Videos)

  15-05-2018 15:11
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Feeling insulted after being questioned about Kevin Owen’s victory that earned him a place in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match on June 17, The “Yep!” Movement demand payback from poor Mike Rome.
  In the wake of a hard-fought Intercontinental Title Match against Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins remains undeterred in his quest to always be a fighting champion.
  
  Nakamura Wants Stipulation Match
  As noted, AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura
  
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