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• Big Show Confirms New Contract Terms, Reveals Why He Didn’t Appear At WWE’s Greatest Royal Rumble

  17-05-2018 23:53 via mandatory.com
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  Big Show says he was originally scheduled to compete at last month’s Greatest Royal Rumble, but a leg injury prevented him from appearing in the match.
  Big Show was a recent guest on the Steve Austin Show (h/t to Pro Wrestling Sheet) and said he had a setback with his recent hip surgery that led to a 3.5 centimeter hole in his leg. He said four days later he felt good enough to make the trip to Saudi Arabia, but he
  
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• Top Star to Challenge Seth Rollins?, Fan Encounters Rousey in Vienna Airport (Video), Mid-South On WWE Network

  17-05-2018 23:27
  WWE has released a list of 5 names who could challenge Seth Rollins for the IC Title, and you can check it out below. Of note, the article teases Braun Strowman could be next to challenge The Kingslayer:We compiled a list of the FIVE @WWE Superstars who should answer @WWERollins‘ #ICTitle #OpenChallenge…https://t.co/BCzzVgqBa6
  — WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2018
  If Seth Rollins is set to prove that the Intercontinental Championship is Raw’s premier title, then there’s no rea
  
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• WWE Profiles United Kingdom Tourney Entrants, Cold Open For This Week’s Impact Wrestling (Video)

  17-05-2018 23:23 via mandatory.com
  WWE Profiles United Kingdom Tourney Entrants
  WWE posted new profiles for the first eight competitors confirmed for the United Kingdom Championship tournament. Check out a few highlights below; the tournament kicks off
  Joe CoffeyHeight: 5’11”Weight: 240 lbs.From: Glasgow, ScotlandSignature Move: Discus lariatTwitter: @Joe_Coffey
  A man who refuses to give up until the bell tolls in his favor, Joe Coffey brings two key elements to any match he is in — an
  
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• WWE Vienna Live Event Results (5/17): Rousey In-Action, Six Man Main Event, Roode Sings, WWE Releases Several Videos

  17-05-2018 23:10
  WWE Vienna Live Event Results5/17/18Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria
  1st MatchWWE RAW Tag Team Championship3 Way Tag Team MatchThe Deleter of Worlds (Bray Wyatt & Matt Hardy) (c) defeated Heath Slater & Rhyno and The B-Team (Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel).
  2nd MatchWWE Cruiserweight ChampionshipSingles MatchCedric Alexander (c) defeated Mustafa Ali.
  3th MatchTag Team MatchChad Gable & Zack Ryder defeated Goldust & Mojo Rawley.
  4th MatchSingles MatchFinn Bálor defeated Ba
  
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• Kona Reeves Comments On Being ‘The Finest’, Dropping The ‘Mr Nice Guy’ Routine, Message To His Critics

  17-05-2018 23:10 via mandatory.com
  Kona Reeves recently spoke with WWE.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Kona Reeves explains the motivation behind being ‘The Finest’: 
  I insist that I’m “NXT’s Finest” because I know I am the finest in every aspect. People call themselves the “greatest” or “the best” all the time. That’s okay because they are all alike. I am different than all those basic people. I have the finest hair, finest skin complexion, finest
  
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• Jim Cornette Comments On WWE’s Roman Reigns Experiment, How Daniel Bryan Was The Root Of It And How To Fix It

  17-05-2018 23:03 via mandatory.com
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  Jim Cornette was a recent guest on Busted Open Radio and spoke about WWE’s handling of Roman Reigns; you can read a few transcribed highlights (credit to Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com) and listen to the full interview below:It’s a situation that has never actually arisen in the wrestling industry before. Think about it. This is the first time that a guy has been rejected by the fans—not because of his lac
  
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• Enzo Amore Shows Off New Look (Video), Bayley Looks Back At Her Days As ‘Davina Rose’

  17-05-2018 22:18 via mandatory.com
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  Enzo Amore Shows Off New Look
  Enzo Amore posted the following video on his Instagram Stories page, showing off a new look: #EnzoAmore shows off a new look on Instagram! #HowYouDoin (Credit: @Real1)
  A post shared byWrestleZone (@wrestlezonecom) on May 17, 2018 at 1:05pm PDTThis was Enzo’s second post on social media after going silent since being fired by WWE. The only times he has publicly posted anything since being investigated for rape were through statem
  
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• Woman Who Accused Enzo Amore Of Rape Responds to Enzo’s Clearing, Reveals Response Received From Police

  17-05-2018 22:16
  As we noted yesterday, former WWE star Enzo Amore’s criminal investigation into allegations of rape and sexual assault have concluded, and police found insufficient evidence exists to file any charges against Amore, real name Eric Arndt. The case is now considered closed by authorities.
  Back in January of this year, Philomena Sheahan spoke with TMZ and claimed on the night of October 19th, 2017, Arndt hit on her in Phoenix, Arizona, and she repeatedly told him ‘no’. Sheaha
  
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• WATCH: Nikki Bella Responds to Rumors Of John Cena Breakup Being a “Publicity Stunt”

  17-05-2018 21:59
  With The Bella Twins and John Cena recently appearing on shows like The “Today” Show and the NBC Upfronts this week to promote the new season of “Total Bellas”, speculation has been abundant that the breakup between Cena and Nikki Bella is merely a work intended to hype the new season of the reality show.
  Nikki Bella recently spoke with ET Canada and had the following to say regarding backlash from fans who believe the Cena breakup was merely a “Total Bellas”
  
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• Shane McMahon Undergoes Successful Surgery This Past Friday

  17-05-2018 21:51 via mandatory.com
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  WWE.com has a new article up revealing that Shane McMahon underwent successful hernia surgery this past Friday.
  You can find an excerpt from their report below, the full report can be found HERE:
  Smackdown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon underwent a successful hernia surgery last Friday in New York, N.Y.
  McMahon is currently resting at home, but he’s feeling well and is excited to get back to work on Smackdown LIVE.
  Related: Shane McMahon Ann
  
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• Bella Twins Appear on “The Chew” (Video), Balor Reps FC in Paris, Mustafa Ali Wishes Ramadan Mubarak (Videos)

  17-05-2018 21:48
  The Bella Twins media week continued today as they appeared on the popular cooking show “The Chew” as seen below:What’s the only thing better than cooking with one Bella sister? Cooking with TWO! The @BellaTwins are BOTH joining us today as #RoyalWeddingWeek continues here at #TheChew! pic.twitter.com/qRGoGdx6pn
  — The Chew (@thechew) May 17, 2018Read Also: Nikki Bella Responds to Rumors Of John Cena Breakup Being a “Publicity Stunt” (Video)The Bella Twins
  
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• Will Titus O’Neil Be Joining The Marvel Universe?, HBO Releases First Look At Ballers Season 4 (Video)

  17-05-2018 21:36 via mandatory.com
  LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM – APRIL 24: Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Kurt Russell, Pom Klentieff, James Gunn and Michael Rooker attend the European Gala Screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” at Eventim Apollo on April 24, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Rune Hellestad – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
  Will Titus O’Neil Be Joining The Marvel Universe?
  Titus O’Neil has shared the following on Twitter teasing that he will be
  
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• WWE Announces Shane McMahon Underwent Hernia Surgery

  17-05-2018 21:28
  WWE.com has announced the following:
  Smackdown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon underwent a successful hernia surgery last Friday in New York, N.Y.
  McMahon is currently resting at home, but he’s feeling well and is excited to get back to work on Smackdown LIVE.
  Stay with WWE.com as more information on Shane’s condition becomes available.
  Two weeks before WrestleMania 34, WWE announced that Shane developed a massive infection due to acute diverticulitis and was hospitali
  
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• Mustafa Ali Wishes The WWE Universe Ramadan Mubarak, Goldust Creeps Into WWE Live Event In Vienna

  17-05-2018 21:25 via mandatory.com
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  Mustafa Ali Wishes The WWE Universe Ramadan Mubarak
  WWE has released the following video on-line of Mustafa Ali wishing the WWE Universe Ramadan Mubarak as he makes his way to the ring for the WWE Live event in Vienna:.@MustafaAliWWE wishes everyone #RamadanMubarak from #WWEVienna! pic.twitter.com/2qPcFvx93N
  — WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2018Related: Mustafa Ali On Having Hope For Breaking Stereotypes, Juggling His Career As A Cop And A Wrestler
  Goldust Creeps Into WW
  
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• Nikki Bella Defends Her Life Choices To Brie (Video), WWE Releases 60 Rare Photos Of Jeff Hardy

  17-05-2018 21:04 via mandatory.com
   
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 22: Nikki Bella, Brie Bella and AJ Calloway during a taping of The Bella Twins Visit “Extra” at H&M Times Square on August 22, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Extra)
  Nikki Bella Defends Her Life Choices To Brie
  WWE has released the following clip on-line from this Sunday’s Total Bellas season 3 premiere:
  Brie Bella says she doesn’t want her twin making sacrifices for John Cena.Related: Nikki Bella Re
  
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• WWE Questions If Nikki & Cena Are Getting Back Together (Video), Caption This Booty-ful Photo Of Big E

  17-05-2018 20:57 via mandatory.com
  TODAY — Pictured: Sheinelle Jones, Dylan Dreyer, John Cena, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan on Monday, August 21, 2017 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC)
  WWE Questions If Nikki & Cena Are Getting Back Together
  WWE has released a new video on-line featuring Cathy Kelley questioning whether or not John Cena and Nikki Bella will get back together.
  WrestleZone has included the video in the embedded tweet below:Are John Cena and Nikki Bella getting back together?: WWE Now htt
  
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• WATCH: WWE Speculates On John Cena and Nikki Bella Possibly Getting Back Together

  17-05-2018 20:55
  WWE has released the above video, which will continue to fuel speculation that John Cena and Nikki Bella are headed towards a reconciliation after their public breakup last month.
  In the latest “WWE Now” episode, Cathy Kelley looks at the John Cena and Nikki Bella split, and the subsequent media appearances made by both John Cena and The Bella Twins this week, during which both sides acknowledged that the possibility exists for them to get back together.
  Kelley first looks at Cena ad
  
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• Velveteen Dream Accuses Kevin Hart Of Gimmick Infringement, Nikki Opens Up About Loneliness In Her Life

  17-05-2018 20:37 via mandatory.com
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  Dream Accuses Kevin Hart Of Gimmick Infringement
  Velveteen Dream has shared the following on Twitter:.@KevinHart4realGimmick Infringement pic.twitter.com/5rTg3TV1KK
  — DREAM (@VelveteenWWE) May 17, 2018Related: Mean Gene Okerlund Featured In New Mtn Dew Ad With Kevin Hart (Video)
  Nikki Opens Up About Loneliness In Her Life
  WWE has released the following clip from this Sunday’s Total Bellas season 3 debut on-line:
  Nikki Bella finds herself feeling alone in co
  
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• Exclusive: Impact Wrestling’s Kiera Hogan On Major Issues With Tessa Blanchard, The Return Of Madison Rayne, Being A Person Of Color In Wrestling, More

  17-05-2018 20:37 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  WrestleZone’s Lovell Porter was granted the opportunity today to speak with Impact Wrestling superstar Kiera Hogan.
  You can find some highlights from WrestleZone’s interview with Kiera Hogan below.
  Be sure to tune into Impact Wrestling this Thursday night at 8 pm EST on PopTV. You can follow our live coverage of the show starting at 7 pm EST on WrestleZone.com
  Related: Impact Wrestling Results (5/10): Pentagon Jr. Defends The Impact Championsh
  
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• A Culture of Entitlement Demanding to be Heard; Why 2018 Needs Cyber Sunday

  17-05-2018 20:34
  Sometimes ingenious ideas are born that the world just isn’t quite ready for yet. Like virtual reality before the rise of high definition screens, or grocery delivery services before the internet boom. Does anybody remember the Nokia N-Gage?
  Fourteen years ago WWE hatched one of its most forward-thinking concepts since the inception of WrestleMania itself… and it failed miserably.
  Taboo Tuesday. Sports entertainment’s response to a rapidly evolving digital landscape and a whol
  
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• Update On Jeff Hardy’s Injury Status, Nakamura ‘Low Blows’ John Lennon (Photo), Lashley Does 100 Pull Ups (Video)

  17-05-2018 20:28
  While in town for WWE’s live event in Liverpool, England, WWE star Shinsuke Nakamura visited the famous Cavern Club, a club at which The Beatles played in their early days, and below is a great fan photo of Nakamura delivering a low blow to John Lennon:It’s been a slow build but what a payoff!#SDLive #WWELiverpool pic.twitter.com/6fPzh6uiDs
  — Kyle (@Kyledriver_) May 16, 2018Update On Jeff Hardy’s Injury Status
  In related news, despite an injury scare in the dark match mai
  
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• Finn Balor Sends Encouragement To PSG Football Club, Dash Wilder & Alex Wright Celebrate Birthdays Today

  17-05-2018 20:23 via mandatory.com
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  Finn Balor Sends Encouragement To PSG Football Club
  WWE has released the following video featuring Finn Balor on-line:.@finnbalor has some words of encouragement for @PSG_inside and @neymarjr ahead of #WWEParis! #IciCestParis pic.twitter.com/1tFd21lH0l
  — WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2018Related: Finn Balor Takes A Dig At Reigns’ ‘Yard’
  Dash Wilder & Alex Wright Celebrate Birthdays Today
  WWE has released the following on Inst
  
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• Full Card For NJPW Best Of Super Juniors Night 1 (5/18), Daryl Takahashi Gives Insight Into Hiromu’s Playbook

  17-05-2018 20:20 via mandatory.com
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  Full Card For Best Of Super Juniors Opening Night
  New Japan Pro Wrestling kicks off their Best Of Super Juniors tournament on Friday morning. The first night of BOSJ will see the wrestlers in A-Block battle, while the B-Block participants will be in tag team action. The show will be headlined by Taiji Ishimori making his NJPW return against the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay.
  The show is set to begin at 5:30am EDT on NJPWWorld.com
  5/18 A-Block Opening Roun
  
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• Ronda Rousey Reflects On Her WWE Live Event Debut, Shield Triple Powerbombs Orton: Payback ’15

  17-05-2018 20:18 via mandatory.com
  Photo by: Theo Wargo/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
  Ronda Rousey Reflects On Her WWE Live Event Debut
  Ronda Rousey has shared the following on Instagram: Genevawas and absolute blast! It was so fun backing up @natbynature with @wwe_embermoon! Couldn’t be more excited to perform in Viennatonight!!! #wwelive
  A post shared byrondarousey (@rondarousey) on May 17, 2018 at 3:59am PDTRelated: Ronda Rousey Named As Nia Jax’s Next Challenger For The RAW Women’s Champ
  
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• ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund On How The Rock Helped Him Land Mtn Dew Gig, Bobby Heenan’s Death Being Difficult For Him

  17-05-2018 20:15
  WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights.
  On how he landed his new Mountain Dew commercial gig along with Kevin Hart:
  “I think a good word was put into Kevin by my very dear, close, personal longtime friend Dwayne Johnson. These guys work together, they talk on a daily basis, and maybe they thought ‘Mean’ Gene was the right guy to hold the stick in
  
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• The Rock Reveals ‘Ballers’ Season Four Trailer, Why Carmella Is Leaving ‘Total Divas’ (Video), New Hogan Restaurant

  17-05-2018 20:01
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and Bushwhacker Luke will be opening a new restaurant in Clearwater Beach, FL called “Hogan’s Hangout”.
  Why Carmella Is Leaving ‘Total Divas’
  BANG Showbiz has released the following video, featuring WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Carmella revealing she will not be returning to Total Divas next season. Carmella notes she wants to focus on being the best Women’s Champion she can
  
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• Impact Preview & Discussion: Edwards v Callihan Street Fight, Steiner & Drake Defend Tag Titles, More

  17-05-2018 19:47 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of Impact in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter (some of your tweets will appear in our l
  
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• What Did Lashley Do After Landing In Geneva?, Cena Reveals New House Rules To The Bella Family

  17-05-2018 19:38 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  What Did Lashley Do After Landing In Geneva?
  WWE has released the following video on-line revealing Bobby Lashley’s intense work out that he launched in to after landing in Geneva, Switzerland for a WWE Live event:What did @fightbobby do after landing in #Geneva for #WWEGeneva? 100 pull-ups, of course. pic.twitter.com/wzKNWKU4GM
  — WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2018Related: Bobby Lashley Loves Everything Going On Right Now
  Cena Reveals New House Rules To The B
  
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• John Cena Reveals House Rules to The Bella Family, Nikki On Loneliness (Videos), Ciampa Puts Down Women’s Revolution

  17-05-2018 19:38
  WWE has released new preview clips for the upcoming season of “Total Bellas”, and you can check them out above and below. As noted, the new season of “Total Bellas” will premiere this Sunday night on E!:
  John Cena stresses the importance of togetherness and happiness during a family dinner.
  Nikki Bella finds herself feeling alone in comparison to her siblings with spouses and children.Nikki Bella may be pushing the limit when she wants to set up a nursery in her home with
  
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• Watch Nikki Try To Convince Brie That Cena Is Changing, Photo Gallery From Birmingham WWE Live Event

  17-05-2018 19:11 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by: Mike Coppola/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  Watch Nikki Try To Convince Brie That Cena Is Changing
  WWE has released the following video preview on-line of this Sunday’s Total Bellas season 3 premiere:
  Nikki Bella may be pushing the limit when she wants to set up a nursery in her home with John Cena.Related: John Cena Posts Message About Relationships
  Photo Gallery From Birmingham WWE Live Event
  WWE has released the following photo gallery on-line from their
  
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• Rumored NXT Takeover Match Additions, Al Snow On Enzo Amore Being Cleared, WWE Star Teases Marvel Movie Role

  17-05-2018 18:55
  The Hannibal TV has released the above video featuring Al Snow commenting on the news that Enzo Amore’s sexual assault police investigation has been closed an no charges will be filed against the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion.
  Read Also: Enzo Amore Returns to Social Media Sporting a New Look (Photo)
  NXT Takeover Chicago Card Updates
  Following the most recent set of WWE NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University, below is how the NXT Takeover Chicago card is shaping up. The event will take
  
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• Big Talent Return on Impact Wrestling Tonight, Watch the Show Opening (Video), Impact Talents to House of Hardcore

  17-05-2018 18:40
  Impact Wrestling has released the cold open for tonight’s show, and you can watch it in the video player above.
  Additionally, the following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling in Pop TV:
  -Matt Sydal and Austin Aries vs. Hijo del Fantasma and Pentagon Jr.
  -Kiera Hogan vs Tessa Blanchard
  Impact Wrestling Tag Team Championship Match:-Eli Drake and Scott Steiner (c’) vs. DJZ and Andrew Everett
  Also tonight, Su Yung will hold a funeral for Rosemary, Edd
  
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• WWE Stock Price Hits New High Following TV Deal News, John Cena’s Latest Cryptic IG Photo, Miz & Ryder Trade Shots

  17-05-2018 18:09
  Following the news that NBCUniversal has made a massive offer to retain the WWE Raw TV rights, but might be letting Smackdown go as a result, the WWE stock saw a massive jump today.
  The WWE stock is currently trading at $51.03, up 17.07% from the stock price at the close of the business day yesterday. According to PWInsider.com, the $51 figure is the highest WWE stock has ever been traded at since the company went public back in 1999, but the number will continue to fluctuate until the clos
  
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• Cody Rhodes On His Immediate Reaction to ‘All In’ Sellout, Jim Cornette On Vince Russo ‘All In’ Drama, Shield – Orton Video

  17-05-2018 17:47
  WWE has released the above video:
  The Hounds of Justice brutally Triple Power Bomb The Viper through the announce table: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Cody Rhodes Describes Immediate Reaction to ‘All In’ Sellout
  Cody Rhodes was the special guest on a recent edition of Jim Ross’ “Ross Report”, and below is a clip of Rhodes describing his immediate reaction to news of “All In” selling out in less than thirty minutes:ICYMI, @CodyRhodes joined m
  
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• New Japan Pro Wrestling Hires New President Who Says The Current Product Could Compete with WWE

  17-05-2018 17:14
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, New Japan Pro Wrestling has made a historic hire, naming Harold Meij the new President of the company and the first foreigner to fill the position.
  Meij, 54, who was born in the Netherlands and grew up in Japan, Indonesia, the United States and is a graduate of New York University, will be taking over as NJPW President on June 1st.
  Meij previously worked as the Senior Vice President of Coca-Cola Japan from 2006 to 2014, and was President and C
  
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• WWE Stock Surges This Morning, Reaches All-Time High

  17-05-2018 17:04 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WWE, WWE Logo
  According to Nasdaq, WWE stock is currently selling at $50.13  per share and opened Wall Street this morning by selling at $49 per share. That latter number up 13% on the day and the former is a 15% increase. This is after the news that NBCUniversal is expected to offer WWE a new TV three times it’s current value.
  (UPDATE: Shares went up to $51 per share, putting WWE at it’s highest since it went public in 1999)
  To keep track of WWE’s surge you
  
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• How Many WWE Stars Are Winless in 2018?, The Latest Update On WWE’s Plans to Hold Major PPV Event in Australia

  17-05-2018 16:46
  Curt Hawkins has racked up an impressive winless streak in WWE, as he has yet to win a match since making his return to the company back in 2016. In 2018, Hawkins has lost 44 matches, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  Before WWE Raw this week, both Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel were amongst winless WWE stars in 2018, with Axel coming into the match with an 0-47 record, and Dallas coming into the bout at 0-50. The duo now known as “The B-Team” were able to snap their lo
  
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• Cody Rhodes Talks To JR About ‘All In’ Sellout On Latest Ross Report (Audio)

  17-05-2018 16:46 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Cody Rhodes
  Jim Ross interviews Cody Rhodes on the latest episode of The Ross Report and J.R. shared a clip on Twitter of Cody’s reaction to learning about the historic 30-minute sellout of Chicago’s All In event. In the clip, Cody says it’s his second favorite thing to happen to him behind his wedding day:ICYMI, @CodyRhodes joined me on my latest @WestwoodOne podcast. Here is a quick clip of Cody describing his feelings this past Sunday as the #ALLIN @ALL_IN_2018
  
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• Have the WWE Women Been Paid for Greatest Royal Rumble?, WWE Reportedly Signs Impressive Olympic Gymnast

  17-05-2018 16:32
  Following the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia, there had been conflicting information regarding the women of WWE being paid for the show despite them not being allowed to compete at the event.
  PWInsider.com reported that WWE intended to pay the women for the event, but according to the most recent edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the women of WWE have yet to be paid for the Greatest Royal Rumble, and furthermore, they are not expecting to be paid for the event.
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• 1-2-3 Kid Upsets Razor Ramon 25 Years Ago Today, Goldust ‘Makin’ Towns’ With Ronda Rousey (Photo)

  17-05-2018 16:32 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Sean Waltman
  1-2-3 Kid Upsets Razor Ramon 25 Years Ago Today
  Today marks the 25th anniversary of when Sean Waltman (aka: The 1-2-3 Kid) upset Razor Ramon in what would become a classic moment in WWE history: UPSET ALERT! 25 years ago today, #The123Kid defeated #RazorRamon on #RAW! Search "Raw 17" to witness history on @wwenetwork…
  A post shared byWWE Network (@wwenetwork) on May 17, 2018 at 7:00am PDTRELATED:  Rey Mysterio Tells Sean Waltman He Hopes To Face C
  
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• WWE Looks at Bayley When She Was ‘Davina Rose’, Stephanie Works Out (Videos), Most Watched Network Shows

  17-05-2018 16:17
  WWE has released the above video.
  In a revealing candid interview, Bayley looks back at her journey from competing as Davina Rose on the independents to becoming The Hugger in WWE.
  Stephanie Workout
  Stephanie McMahon has released her latest midnight workout video and you can check it out below:#midnightworkout w @defrancosgym and @tripleh – Crocodile walks w 10lbs dumbbells – My arm is healing nicely#ILookLikeIHaveABaldSpot!
  A post shared byStephanie McMahon (@stephaniemcmahon) on Ma
  
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• Backstage News On Why WWE Recently Offered Contracts To Over Twenty Top Independent Talents

  17-05-2018 16:00
  As we noted last week, independent star and Mae Young Classic competitor Toni Storm is being advertised to appear at the June 18th and 19th WWE UK events at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Storm is believed to have signed with WWE, or at the very least will be appearing at the June UK events, and the company might have been more aggressive in trying to sign Storm in light of the recent ITV World of Sport announcement.
  When ITV announced weeks
  
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• Tyler Breeze & Xavier Woods Inspire Sales Of Classic Wrestling Game, The Miz Bends ‘The Bar’

  17-05-2018 15:57 via mandatory.com
   
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
  For the past month, Tyler Breeze and Xavier Woods have been playing GM mode on the classic Playstation 2 game, Smackdown vs. Raw 2006 on UpUpDownDown and Woods has been getting feedback from fans saying that the duo’s gaming sessions have inspired them in some eBay purchases:@UpUpDwnDwn @MmmGorgeous @XavierWoodsPhDSo I just bought a Ps2 and SmackDown vs raw for GM mode after marking over theYouTube videos of Woods and Breeze playing.
  I hope
  
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• Possibility On Rich Swann Returning To WWE, Why Randy Orton Missed European Tour, Rousey Travels With WWE

  17-05-2018 15:54
  Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com recently discussed the potential of a Rich Swann returning to WWE in the near future after his recent release.
  Johnson spoke about the issue during the latest installment of PWInsider Elite Audio, where he admitted there could be a chance that the former Cruiserweight Champion
  “I think WWE will bring him back at some point. Whenever somebody gets in trouble, WWE has them serve their penance and then they eventually get brought back into the fold. I think that
  
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• WWE CFO George Barrios Talks How Facebook Reacted To WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge

  17-05-2018 15:26
  WWE’s CFO, George Barrios recently spoke about how Facebook itself reacted to WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge tournament, which took place on the social media platform.
  Barrios presented at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference and discussed a number of topics, including Mixed Match Challenge and how Facebook felt about the product.
  “You’re doing something for the first time ever, so it’s hard to have any expectations around it,”
  
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• Ronda Rousey Had A Blast In Geneva, Jams To Billy Joel Before Vienna Tonight

  17-05-2018 15:19 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/WireImage)
  Ronda Rousey went on Instagram to comment on her amazing time wrestling in front of a lively crowd in Geneva, Switzerland. Rousey also added how she looks forward to taking the action to Vienna, Austria tonight: Genevawas and absolute blast! It was so fun backing up @natbynature with @wwe_embermoon! Couldn’t be more excited to perform in Viennatonight!!! #wwelive
  A post shared byrondarousey (@rondarousey) on May 17, 2018 at 3:59am PDTRonda then posted the
  
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• WWE UK Star Announced for PROGRESS Chapter 69, Hendry Calls Out Rampage, Conners Hypes WWE Appearance

  17-05-2018 15:09
  PROGRESS Wrestling has announced a brand new match for this Sunday’s Chapter 69 event featuring a top WWE UK star and one of the independent scenes biggest names.
  PROGRESS revealed that Mark Andrews will be taking on Zack Sabre Jr this Sunday at the event in Manchester, England for what should be an incredible match.
  Joe Hendry Calls Out Rampage Brown
  Joe Hendry is set to make his return to Defiant Wrestling in the near future after spending time away at the Commonwealth Games, and he has
  
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• John Cena Channels The 1980s In His Latest Cryptic Photo

  17-05-2018 15:05 via mandatory.com
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  This whole week John Cena has shown that he is a true master in the dark arts of being cryptic online by posting daily on both Twitter and Instagram. Twitter usually contains quotes of the more sentimental, inspirational ilk while his Instagram persona aims for comedy. This morning was no different as Cena called upon the 1980s classic film Say Anything… with John Cusak to help him emote his online feelings (these are all in obvious reference to his
  
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• Rusev & Lana Want to Be ‘Mr & Mrs MITB’, Candice LeRae Confronts Ciampa, Kona Reeves No Longer ‘NXT’s Friend’ (Videos)

  17-05-2018 14:50
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Candice LeRae confronts Tommaso Ciampa over his monstrous behavior. Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Finding that being “NXT’s friend” got him nowhere, The Finest is focusing on himself from here on out.
  
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  Rusev & Lana Want to Be ‘Mr & Mrs MITB’
  Rusev Tweeted the following on the potential for there to be a Mr.
  
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• Batista Gives Support To Current WWE Superstar, Hogan Comments On Mean Gene/Kevin Hart Video

  17-05-2018 14:47 via mandatory.com
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  Batista Gives Support To Current WWE Superstar
  Batista is no stranger when it comes to staying in shape past the age of 40 and that did not go unnoticed by Titus O’Neil. At 41, Titus is getting closer to his goal at trimming himself up to 270 lbs and Batista gave credit to Titus’ worldwide diligence:284lbs now 6weeks from today I’ll be ready for a Lifelong Goal 2be reached&I’m excited about the process to go down to a Lea
  
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