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• Highlights From Ronda Rousey’s WWE Live Event Debut (Video)

  16-05-2018 23:48 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Theo Wargo/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  Ronda Rousey made her WWE live event debut in a six-woman tag team match at tonight’s show in Geneva, Switzerland.
  Rousey teamed with Ember Moon and Natalya against Mickie James, Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott, picking up the win after making Mickie tap out to an armbar submission. Check out highlights from the final moments of the match below:
  Ronda Rousey Says That She Will Be Pregnant ‘Someday Soon’ (Video)#WWEGen
  
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• Mean Gene Okerlund On Working With Kevin Hart, How Hart Would Fare As A Wrestler Or Manager, The Lack Of Managers In Today’s Wrestling

  16-05-2018 23:43 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Mtn Dew
  I recently had the opportunity to speak with WWE Hall Of Famer Mean Gene Okerlund about his role in the new Mtn Dew Kickstart commercial with Kevin Hart; you can read transcribed highlights below:
  Mean Gene Okerlund on his involvement in the new Mtn Dew campaign: I had an opportunity to test drive Mountain Dew Kickstart—I’m a little bit older than some of the people in the wrestling business today—so Mountain Dew Kickstart has just enough caffeine to
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday (5/16) Osaka Jo-Hall Sold Out, BOSJ Primer, Kojima Update, More

  16-05-2018 22:59 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone & New Japan Pro Wrestling
  Dominion Sells Out Osaka-Jo Hall
  New Japan Pro Wrestling’s June 9th show, Dominion, has officially sold out Osaka Jo-Hall. The event is now standing room only. The show is set to be headlined by IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada defending his title against Kenny Omega. A rematch from last year’s Dominion, the two are set to face off in a No Time Limit Best Of Three Falls Match. The event is set to air at 3am EDT on NJPWW
  
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• WWE 2K19 Release Details, Talents React to UK Tournament News, Stephanie McMahon Speaking at Summit (Video)

  16-05-2018 22:58
  WWE Games has announced that WWE 2K19 is officially scheduled to be released this fall:.@2K announced today that #WWE2K19 is officially scheduled to release this fall. Stay tuned for more information down the road. https://t.co/uVF8pPBfQc pic.twitter.com/vFFmScIunA
  — WWE 2K18 (@WWEgames) May 16, 2018Talents React to UK Tournament Announcement
  Following today’s new that the first eight competitors have been announced for the upcoming WWE UK Title tournament, Jack Gallagher and El Lige
  
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• Impact Media Call feat. Don Callis (Full Audio & Highlights)

  16-05-2018 22:50 via mandatory.com
  WrestleZone participated in the Impact Wrestling Media Call earlier today featuring Impact Wrestling’s Executive Vice President Don Callis.
  You can find some of WrestleZone’s live tweeted coverage from the call embedded in this post.
  The full audio from the call can be found in the embedded audio player at the top of this post or via WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  Impact Wrestling Results (5/10): Pentagon Jr. Defends The Impact Championship Against Eli Drake, More.@WZRebel will be on
  
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• Former TNA Knockout Arrested For Stimulant Drug Use After Telling Promoter She Was Being Held at Knifepoint

  16-05-2018 22:47
  Japanese-Mexican professional wrestler Ayako Hamada, 37, has been arrested by Tokyo Metropolitan Police for the alleged use of stimulant drugs.
  Hamada was scheduled to compete on May 13th in Osaka for the Sendei Girls promotion, but according to Tokyo Daily News, informed the agency that she works through, Pro Wrestling Wave, that she was being held at knifepoint by four men. A representative from the promotion then called the police, who found her in her apartment, “rambling incoherently
  
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• WATCH: VOW Talks Rousey vs Jax, Is Mahal the Answer to the Roman Problem?, Guest Jonny Fairplay

  16-05-2018 22:44
  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, the main event segment features hosts Chris Cash and Nick Paglino reacting to the major Ronda Rousey vs Nia Jax match announcement. The hosts also talk Jinder Mahal vs Roman Reigns, offer early Money in the Bank predictions a
  
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• LIVE NOW: VOW Talks Rousey vs Jax, Is Mahal the Answer to the Roman Problem?, Special Guest Jonny Fairplay

  16-05-2018 22:44
  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, the main event segment features hosts Chris Cash and Nick Paglino reacting to the major Ronda Rousey vs Nia Jax match announcement. The hosts also talk Jinder Mahal vs Roman Reigns, offer early Money in the Bank predictions a
  
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• Nikki Bella Reacts To John Cena’s Latest Today Show Appearance, Says She Doesn’t Want To Be Regretful

  16-05-2018 22:43 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by: Cindy Ord/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  Nikki Bella and Brie Bella were guests on the TODAY show earlier this morning, and spoke about John Cena’s recent appearances on the show this week.
  Nikki said she was shocked about John sharing his feelings, and said she is hopeful the couple can work things out:“I was so shocked. I literally was in the middle of the red carpet for the NBCUniversal upfronts and got the breaking news. John—and you guys know thi
  
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• Was This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership Able to Rise Following Last Week’s 2018 Low?

  16-05-2018 22:37
  As noted, last week’s edition of WWE Smackdown drew its lowest viewership so far in 2018, averaging 2.293 million viewers.
  This week’s edition of WWE Smackdown was pre-taped at The O2 Arena in London, England, and despite the show not airing live it was able to draw a higher number than last week’s show.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE Smackdown viewership averaged 2.298 million, which although is up from last week’s number, is the second lowest number
  
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• WWE Smackdown Posts Second Lowest Viewership Total Of 2018

  16-05-2018 22:25 via mandatory.com
  This week’s WWE Smackdown viewership saw the show bring in 2.298 million viewers, which is up slightly from last week’s year low number of 2.293.
  Last night’s show, highlighted by AJ Styles versus Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event, was the sixth most watched show on the night in total viewership. Smackdown was also the fourth overall ranked show in the 18-49 demographic.
  In a bit of good news, last night’s show marks the end of five consecutive weeks in dropped vi
  
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• Ronda Rousey No Longer Facing Mickie James at Tonight’s WWE Live Event, New Match Plans Announced

  16-05-2018 22:23
  WWE star Ronda Rousey was being advertised to face Mickie James at tonight’s WWE Raw live event in Geneva, Switzerland, however, those match plans have been changed.
  As seen below, WWE has announced Rousey will now be teaming up with Natalya and Ember Moon in a six-woman tag team match.
  Rousey had previously been scheduled to face Mickie James in singles match during several live events on the current WWE overseas tour, and as of this writing it remains to be seen whether or not those matc
  
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• Roman Reigns Says He Doesn’t Care About Getting Booed, Says He’s Done His Job As Long As Fans Keep Coming

  16-05-2018 22:10 via mandatory.com
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  Roman Reigns recently spoke with SunSport about the mixed reaction he gets from the WWE Universe; you can read a few highlights below:
  Reigns says he doesn’t care about getting booed: 
  “As long as fans are showing up and as long as they’re making noise, I’ve done my job. I’ve done what I’m supposed to do and that’s draw people into the building.
  I think the way I can fight is to just continue to do what I do – t
  
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• Jinder Mahal Vows Revenge Against Roman Reigns (Video), What Is Your Favorite Bella Twins Moment?

  16-05-2018 21:56 via mandatory.com
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  Jinder Mahal Vows Revenge Against Roman Reigns
  WWE has released the following backstage video from today’s WWE RAW Live event in Geneva, Switzerland featuring Jinder Mahal sending a message to Roman Reigns‘ following Reigns’ attacks on him on RAW: Is @jindermahal looking to get even with #RomanReigns this Monday on #Raw? #BelieveThat. #WWEGeneva @gurvsihra_wwe
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on May 16, 2018 at 12:23pm PDTWWE RA
  
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• Who Will Rousey Team w/ On Her 1st WWE Live Event?, Mustafa Ali Talks Struggles Of Life & Indie Wrestling

  16-05-2018 21:49 via mandatory.com
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  Who Will Rousey Team w/ On Her 1st WWE Live Event?
  WWE has released the following on Instagram revealing that Ronda Rousey will be teaming up with Ember Moon and Natalya at her first WWE Live event tonight in Geneva, Switzerland: @rondarousey is excited to team with @wwe_embermoon & @natbynature for her first #WWELive Event at #WWEGeneva!
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on May 16, 2018 at 12:12pm PDTRelated: Ronda Rousey Says That
  
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• PHOTO: Enzo Amore Returns to Social Media Sporting a New Look

  16-05-2018 21:40
  As we noted earlier today, the police investigation into sexual assault allegations against former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore has ended, and no charges will be filed against Amore.
  Enzo had been quiet on social media since he was released from WWE back in January, with only one photo appearing on his Instagram account teasing a possible retirement from pro wrestling.
  On his Twitter account, the last Tweet from Enzo came on January 23rd, the same day WWE announced his release from the
  
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• Bruce Prichard On Roddy Piper’s Real Life Animosity w/ Hogan, Bryan Learns to Swim, Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  16-05-2018 21:05
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s professional jealousy of Hulk Hogan is analyzed on Something Else to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  
  Below is a new clip from the upcoming season of Total Bellas, featuring Daniel Bryan taking swimming lessons:.@WWEDanielBry
  
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• Prichard Analyzes Piper’s Professional Jealousy Of Hogan (Video), WWE Wishes Mike Kanellis Happy Birthday

  16-05-2018 20:53 via mandatory.com
  12 Jun 1998: Hollywood Hogan (left) in action against Karl (Mailman) Malone during the WCW Bash at the Beach at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Elsa Hasch /Allsport
  Prichard Analyzes Piper’s Professional Jealousy Of Hogan
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s professional jealously of Hulk Hogan is analyzed on Something Else to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.Related: Hulk
  
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• Jack Gallagher Comments On His Entry Into UK Tourny, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Smackdown Live

  16-05-2018 20:41 via mandatory.com
  Jack Gallagher Comments On His Entry Into UK Tourny
  Jack Gallagher has released the following on Twitter:For Queen. For Country. For Jack Gallagher. https://t.co/DhIBBYOHbB
  — Gentleman Jack Gallagher (@GentlemanJackG) May 16, 2018Related: WWE Announces 1st 8 Competitors For UK Tournament
  WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Smackdown Live
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling,
  
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• Police Drop Investigation Into Enzo Amore Due To Insufficient Evidence; Were Charges Ever Filed?

  16-05-2018 20:27 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore has released the following statement from his lawyer on Twitter regarding the sexual assault case he’s been dealing with the past several months:pic.twitter.com/qTr5hMs3Oi
  — Enzo Amore (@real1) May 16, 2018Related: Enzo Amore Breaks Silence With New Social Media Post (Photo)
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that they can confirm that, “police dropped the investigation into sexual assault allegatio
  
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• LISTEN: Impact Executive VP Don Callis Gives a “State of Impact” Address on This Week’s Media Call

  16-05-2018 20:09
  Executive VP of Impact Wrestling Don Callis was the special host of this week’s media teleconference, issuing a “State of Impact” address. You can check out the full call in the embedded media player above.
  Some of the topics discussed include:Pushback with Don working both Impact and NJPW
  EC3 and Bobby Lashley leaving Impact for WWE
  Making Sami Callihan a “safer” performer
  Future stars that could be the “face” of Impact Wrestling
  Fans waiting for &ldquo
  
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• Enzo Amore Provides Major Update On Sexual Assault Criminal Investigation

  16-05-2018 19:37
  Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore, who was released from WWE back in January, has revealed on Twitter that the police investigation into rape allegations has been closed.
  Amore posted a legal document from his attorney, which notes insufficient evidence was found “in this matter to warrant any criminal charges.”
  Read Also: Woman Accusing Amore of Rape Releases New Video Addressing Controversies & Conflicting Reports
  Amore was accused back in October of 2017 of kno
  
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• Ayako Hamada Arrested On Drug Charges In Japan, WrestleMania 34 DVD & Blu-Ray Now Available At Walmart

  16-05-2018 19:30 via mandatory.com
   
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Hamada In Action
  Ayako Hamada Arrested On Drug Charges In Japan
  The Tokyo Reporter is reporting that former TNA Knockout’s Tag Team Champion Ayako Hamada was arrested on May 13th on drug charges in Tokyo, Japan.
  You can find an excerpt from the report below, the full report can be found HERE:
  Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a female professional wrestler over the alleged used of stimulant drugs, reports TBS News (May 16).
  On May 13, police ar
  
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• Nikki Bella Reveals Why She Cannot Marry Cena Right Now, Talks The Couple’s Future, Brie Bella Comments (Video)

  16-05-2018 19:05
  Media appearances for the season premiere of Total Bellas roll on this week, as Brie Bella and Nikki Bella, The Bella Twins, appeared on the “Today” show this morning, just one day after John Cena returned for a two-day show hosting stint.
  During the twins’ appearance, which you can watch above, the show hosts bring up comments John Cena made on the show earlier this week, and Nikki confirms that she was ‘shocked’ by Cena admitting he wants to marry Cena and ha
  
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• Ronda Rousey Says That She Will Be Pregnant ‘Someday Soon’ (Video)

  16-05-2018 18:57 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  TMZ has just released a new video featuring Ronda Rousey commenting on her desire to have children, “Someday soon.”
  If Rousey were to get pregnant soon, like she says, that would obviously have an impact on the momentum and run she is currently having as a WWE Superstar.
  Related: Ronda Rousey Named As Nia Jax’s Next Challenger For The RAW Women’s Championship
  You can watch the full video in the e
  
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• How Did Cody’s Mom React To All In Sell Out?, Bella Twins Meet & Greet Fans At Birdiebee Pop-Up Store

  16-05-2018 18:47 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: RING OF HONOR/Joe DeFalco
  How Did Cody’s Mom React To All In Sell Out?
  Cody Rhodes has released the following on Twitter:Called my Mom today and told her about All In…
  "That's nice. You gotten your teeth cleaned lately?" pic.twitter.com/UznwBsfAnt
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) May 15, 2018Exclusive: Matt Jackson Reveals How Long He’d Like All In To Go, Which 90s Star He Wants ‘All In’, More
  Bella Twins Meet & Greet Fans At Birdiebee Pop-Up Sto
  
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• Latest ‘Ten Pounds of Gold’ Goes ‘All In’, Insane Jeff Hardy Dives (Videos), Impact & ROH Make Big App Announcements

  16-05-2018 18:38
  Above is the latest episode of “Ten Pounds of Gold”, featuring the announcement that Cody Rhodes will challenge the NWA Champion at “All In”:
  The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) and Cody Rhodes shocked the wrestling world by selling over 10,000 tickets to ALL IN this past Sunday in Chicago.
  ALL iN started as bet but became so much more to the cast of Being The Elite. Matt, Nick and Cody took on a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) attitude in promotion a show outside of Ring of H
  
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: What Will Ciampa Do Next?, New Alliance Battles Undisputed Era, More

  16-05-2018 18:37 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  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:What will Tommaso Ciampa do next?
  Dunne, Lorcan & Burch forge alliance against Undisputed ERA
  Ricochet and Velveteen Dream battl
  
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• Breaking: WWE Announces 1st 8 Competitors For UK Tournament

  16-05-2018 18:26 via mandatory.com
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  WWE has just released a video on-line revealing the first eight competitors in their upcoming UK Tournament tournament, which will take place June 18th in London.
  The winner will face WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne on June 19th, also in London.
  The eight competitors announced are:Zack Gibson
  Joe Coffey
  Jack Gallagher
  Dave Mastiff
  Kenny Williams
  El Ligero
  Joseph Conners
  Amir JordanRelated: Jack Gallagher Compares 205 Live Superstar To A WCW Legend
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• WATCH: First Eight WWE UK Championship Tournament Competitors Revealed

  16-05-2018 18:16
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Cathy Kelley revealing the first eight competitors in the upcoming WWE UK Championship tournament taking place on June 18th and 19th at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The conclusion of the tournament will see the winner receive a shot at Pete Dunne and the WWE UK Title on June 19th.
  The first eight tournament names are as follows:
  -Zack Gibson-Joe Coffey-Jack Gallagher-Dave Mastiff-Kenny Williams-El Ligero-Joseph Conners-Amir Jordan
  As noted, the WW
  
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• WWE Star Says ‘I Think People Forgot I Could Wrestle’, Johnny Gargano Sells TV Injuries (Photo), Lashley – UK Video

  16-05-2018 18:12
  WWE star Mike Kanellis, who was moved to the Raw brand in the Superstar Shakeup but has yet to be used on TV, recently Tweeted the following:I miss wrestling….
  — Mike Kanellis (@RealMikeBennett) May 15, 2018
  Don’t tell anyone. I think people forgot I could wrestle! https://t.co/NGAfpV4Typ
  — Mike Kanellis (@RealMikeBennett) May 13, 2018Lashley On Defeating His Mentor
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Bobby Lashley backstage after the WWE Live Event in Birmin
  
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• LIVE AT 5pm EST: VOW Talks Rousey vs Jax, Is Mahal the Answer to the Roman Problem?, Special Guest Jonny Fairplay

  16-05-2018 18:01
  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, the main event segment features hosts Chris Cash and Nick Paglino reacting to the major Ronda Rousey vs Nia Jax match announcement. The hosts also talk Jinder Mahal vs Roman Reigns, offer early Money in the Bank predictions a
  
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• Backstage News On Braun Strowman’s Royal Rumble Trophy Crash, Road Dogg Responds to Fan Trying to Get Him Fired

  16-05-2018 17:47
  As seen on WWE Raw this week, during a tag team match featuring Braun Strowman and Finn Balor vs Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler, Strowman hit McIntyre with a shoulder tackle which resulted in McIntyre knocking over Braun Strowman’s Greatest Royal Rumble trophy and breaking it in half.
  Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com noted the trophy crash was not something that was planned in advance and was a total accident. No word on how WWE will proceed with the trophy, but it will need extensive repair
  
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• Tenille Dashwood On Transitioning From WWE to ROH, Advice From Cody Rhodes, Feeling ‘Alive Again with Wrestling’

  16-05-2018 17:26
  Ring of Honor star Tenille Dashwood recently spoke with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, and below are some interview highlights:
  On transitioning from WWE to ROH and the independent scene:
  “It made me feel things will be okay,” she said on her drive to Toronto in the middle of the ROH War of the Worlds tour.  “That there is a different lifestyle out there and this way it can be a bit more rewarding doing things on my time and on my schedule and my way. It can be a l
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura ‘Meets The Beatles’ In Liverpool (Photo), The Usos v. New Day At Money In The Bank 2017 (Full Match)

  16-05-2018 17:17 via mandatory.com
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  Shinsuke Nakamura ‘Meets The Beatles’ In Liverpool (Photo)
  Since WWE is in Liverpool tonight, “The King Of Low Blows” Shinsuke Nakamura took advantage of some down time by visiting Beatles drummer Ringo Starr’s old house: #wweliverpool tonight
  A post shared byShinsuke Nakamura (@shinsukenakamura) on May 16, 2018 at 7:13am PDTRELATED: ‘The Deleters of Worlds’ Invade The Beatles
  The Usos vs. New Day At Money In The
  
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• John Cena On ‘Fake Love’ (Photo), New Day Forces Interviewer To Take His Shirt Off, Breeze & Woods Game (Videos)

  16-05-2018 17:17
  UpUpDownDown has released the above video.
  Throw it away and forget yesterday, PRINCE PRETTY a.k.a. Tyler Breeze and Austin Creed are making THE GREAT ESCAPE from the jail! Can the pair make it our without being seen by the guards?!
  New Day Forces Interviewer To Take His Shirt Off
  In related news, feeling insulted that a Sky Sports WWE interviewer came to a New Day interview sporting a Rusev t-shirt, Big E demands that the interview be conducted “bare-chested” and you can check it ou
  
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• Michael Hayes Honors Late WWE HOFer On Birthday, Andy Kaufman Passes Away 35 Years Ago

  16-05-2018 16:59 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)
  Michael Hayes Honors Late WWE HOFer On Birthday
  Michael P.S. Hayes went on Twitter to share a few words about his former tag partner, the late Buddy Roberts. The WWE Hall of Famer and Fabulous Freebirds member would be 71 today:Today is Buddy Jack Roberts birthday, Buddy would have been 70 or 71. I can never remember because every year he’d tell me a different number lol!
  Just like Terry, I miss, think about and love him every day.
  Man was I blessed to b with
  
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• Current WWE Star Reportedly Using Gimmick Originally Planned for ‘Emmalina’

  16-05-2018 16:56
  Back in 2017, WWE began running promo videos hyping the transformation of then-star Emma into “Emmalina”. The company then promoted the debut of Emmalina several times, but it never took place, leaving fans wondering if the return had been scrapped, and when, if ever, Emma would return to WWE TV.
  Then on February 13th, on an episode of WWE Raw, Emma finally made her return to TV, and debuted her much-anticipated Emmalina gimmick. She cut a promo, which you can watch above, discu
  
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• Top TV Star Poses with Raw Women’s Title (Photo), ‘Mean’ Gene In New Commercial, New Day On ‘Game Show’ (Videos)

  16-05-2018 16:47
  Mountain Dew has released a new commercial featuring WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund conducting an “interview” with actor Kevin Hart, who is channeling his best Macho Man Randy Savage, and you can check it out above.
  TV Star Poses with Women’s Title
  While appearing at the NBC Upfronts in New York City this week, “Will & Grace” star Debra Messing posed with Nia Jax’s WWE Raw Women’s Title as seen below:
  What, THIS thing??? Oh, didn&
  
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• Maria Kanellis Says ‘It’s Just Getting Started With WWE’, Rusev Battles Aiden English, Harper & Konnor On UpUpDownDown (Video)

  16-05-2018 16:36 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
  Maria Kanellis Says ‘It’s Just Getting Started With WWE’
  A fan went on Twitter to congratulate Maria Kanellis on the birth of her baby and ask about her WWE experience so far:Thank you, it’s just getting started with WWE. It’s easy to get down when you see others with the reality shows, commercials, and the TV time to get down, it’s harder to watch all of that and still find the fire inside that makes you rage to fight for ano
  
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• Ivelisse On Dealing With Her Recent Injury Setback, Changes Taking Place On the Indie Circuit, Training at a Young Age

  16-05-2018 16:28
  Lucha Underground’s Ivelisse recently spoke with Pro Wrestling Post, and below are some interview highlights.
  On the advantages of training at such a young age:
  I think clearly it’s a big advantage. It was able to learn a lot and gain a great deal of knowledge, being so young in comparison to those in their twenties. It creates a big gap that I think gave me an edge over others. Fans would see me, and I am young so you would not expect much, but I was already at a certain level and t
  
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• WWE Hall of Famers Jerry “The King” Lawler and Road Warrior Animal Defend The Fabulous Moolah (Video)

  16-05-2018 16:18
  In the latest from wrestling insider Nigel Sherrod, two of the WWE’s most beloved Hall of Fame members, Jerry “The King” Lawler and Road Warrior Animal, stand up for The Fabulous Moolah. Joining in with over twenty women who were trained, worked for or with Moolah that includes; Judy Martin, Leilani Kai, Kandi Malloy, Sandy Parker, Susan “TEX” Green.
  Concise with his comments, multiple time Tag Team World Champion Animal commented on Moolah and internet allegations.
  
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• Styles & The Club Gets Ready For Liverpool, Eddie Guerrero Takes On JBL This Day In History

  16-05-2018 16:18 via mandatory.com
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  Styles & The Club Gets Ready For Liverpool (Photo)
  Karl Anderson shared his excitement on going to Liverpool tonight with fellow Club members A.J. Styles and Luke Gallows:Just #Brothering around the World
  Liverpooltonight for #WWELive#TheClub @AJStylesOrg @LukeGallowsWWE #AJisOverBaby#GiveUsARubHootWeNeedit
  #TourRollsOnBaby #Week2 pic.twitter.com/IO6lhW1lTs
  — Karl Anderson (@KarlAndersonWWE) May 16, 2018RELATED: Road Dogg Reveals AJ Styles’ WWE Them
  
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• Is Ronda Rousey Ready to Have Children? (Video), Flair On LeBron James, HOF’er Once Pitched Game Show Idea to WWE

  16-05-2018 16:03
  WWE Hall of Famer Bubba Ray Dudley Tweeted the following, revealing he once pitched a game show idea to WWE:I pitched an idea for a game show to @WWENetwork called “SuperStar Squares” (think “Hollywood Squares”)
  Would be fun and entertaining w/ fans being the contestants. https://t.co/Xhs44hSZIb
  — Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) May 16, 2018Flair On LeBron James
  LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen to 0-2 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playof
  
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• New Day Gets Interviewed By Shirtless Man, Xavier Woods Stands Atop The O2 Arena (Photo)

  16-05-2018 15:48 via mandatory.com
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  New Day Gets Interviewed By Shirtless Man
  Sky Sports’ Jefferson Lake learned a hard lesson when showing up to interview New Day in a “Rusev Day” shirt. One that got him showing a little skin to the folks over in the U.K.:WARNING! NEVER WEAR A RUSEV T-SHIRT TO A NEW DAY INTERVIEW!As our WWE Editor @JeffersonLake found out, this is why you should never, ever wear a @RusevBUL t-shirt to an interview with @TrueKofi, @WWEBigE and @XavierWoodsPhD. pic.twitt
  
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• Samoa Joe Explains The Art of Intimidation, Lio Rush Touts Big Win (Videos), Almas Reflects On 14 Years

  16-05-2018 15:43
  Sky Sports has released a new video featuring Samoa Joe speaking about the current WWE overseas tour, and during the video Joe talks his time in Europe and The UK, and also addresses the “art of intimidation” and how he pulls off his character in WWE.
  “Intimidation is an unusual animal. It’s a lot about body language, and understanding the human psyche. Usually, a direct stare will crush most human souls”, explained Joe. You can watch the video at this link.
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• Mean Gene Okerlund Featured In New Mtn Dew Ad With Kevin Hart (Video)

  16-05-2018 15:34 via mandatory.com
  Photo Courtesy of MTN DEW KICKSTART
  WWE Hall Of Famer Mean Gene Okerlund is featured in a new Mtn Dew Kickstart commercial with comedian / actor Kevin Hart that is launching today.
  You can check out the ‘Wrestler’ commercial at the bottom of this page and read the press release below. The campaign features three total ads with Hart (the other two, ‘Chopper’ and ‘Slap’, can be seen here and here):
  I recently spoke with Gene about his role in the ad, check back
  
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• Ricochet vs Dream & More On NXT Tonight, Becky Lynch On Regaining the Title (Video), How Old Is Mike Kanellis?

  16-05-2018 15:21
  WWE has released the above video, featuring Becky Lynch reacting to her Money in the Bank qualifying match win on Smackdown this week:
  The Irish Lass-Kicker says that winning the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match will help her reclaim the title that has evaded her since losing it.
  How Old Is Mike Kanellis?
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, WWE star Mike Kanellis turns 33 years old.
  Ricochet vs Dream & More On NXT Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight
  
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• Andrade Almas Reaches His 14-Year Dream While Zelina Bonds With The IIconics

  16-05-2018 15:19 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  After his flawless victory on Smackdown Live last night, Andrade Almas took a moment this morning to reflect on the significance of his 14-year journey before making it to the main roster:I always had big dreams as a child. here in this place start as wrestler 14 years https://t.co/1q3i75JmzE belong to the most recognized company worldwide. Think, fight, prepare and go for each one of your dreams. pic.twitter.com/k4Im6eRQCS
  — Andrade Cien Almas (@AndradeCienWWE
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s First WWE Singles Match Tonight, Jericho Note, Cedric Alexander Reveals Impressive Unbeaten Streak

  16-05-2018 15:12
  Tonight, WWE will be holding a Raw live event in Geneva, Switzerland, and Ronda Rousey will be joining the tour along with the rest of the crew. Nia Jax and Charlotte Flair, who were at the NBC Upfronts along with Rousey, will be rejoining the overseas tour as well.
  Tonight will be Rousey’s first singles match in WWE, as she will be facing Mickie James in Geneva and for the next several live events on the tour.
  Chris Jericho Note
  We noted last night that Chris Jericho has been in Lond
  
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