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• This Week’s Smackdown Live Viewership Hits New 2018 Low Despite Daniel Bryan-Jeff Hardy Main Event

  23-05-2018 23:38
  This week’s episode of Smackdown Live drew an estimated 2.195 million viewers which is unfortunately down from last week’s pre-recorded show in London, England. It also marks the lowest score for the Blue Brand so far in 2018, something it shares in common with Monday’s episode of WWE Raw.
  Tuesday’s show featured a main event of United States Champion Jeff Hardy vs. Daniel Bryan with the potential of qualifying for Money in the Bank on the line, plus an in-ring segment wi
  
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• New Details On Season 2 Of The Edge And Christian Show, Relive Monty Brown’s Dominant TNA Debut (Video)

  23-05-2018 23:31 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: YouTube.com/WWEFanNation
  Edge And Christian
  According to PWInsider.com, the following names are expected to have cameos on the new season of the Edge And Christian show:Johnny Gargano
  Funaki
  Tommy Dreamer
  Beth Phoenix
  Kairi SaneAs we noted last night, Sane was in New York to film content for her segment in the show.
  It was said that WWE is wrapping production on the series this week; there is word that a Police Academy related scene will be included in the show.
  Injured T
  
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• Backstage Update On WWE Changing PPV Start Times and Expected Length of Events Moving Forward

  23-05-2018 23:20
  As we noted earlier this week, beginning with next month’s Money in the Bank PPV, all WWE PPV events will be starting at 7pm EST.
  According to an update provided by F4WOnline.com, the WWE PPV events will continue to carry a one hour Kickoff show beginning at 6pm EST, and in the case of the “big four” PPV events – Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series, a two hour Kickoff show is expected to take place.
  PWInsider.com has also provided an update on the d
  
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• Enzo Amore Recalls Past Promo From NXT, Teases His Next Move?

  23-05-2018 23:19 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Enzo Amore posted the following images on his Instagram Stories, highlighting a past promo class while he was in NXT. In the ‘author’s notes’ added to the original post, Enzo teased his next move and that fans would find out Monday. (Click through the carousel image to see the whole promo)
  Earlier this week, Enzo announced he would be making his first public appearance (also this Monday) since being released by WWE:
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• WWE PPVs Reportedly Set To Start Earlier, More Details On New Runtimes

  23-05-2018 22:58 via mandatory.com
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  According to F4WOnline.com’s Bryan Alvarez, WWE has made the decision to move forward with plans for all pay-per-views to have an earlier start time.
  Alvarez noted more details are to follow, but all WWE PPV events will now start at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. Additionally, it was noted that all shows will be a minimum of four hours long, and the ‘big four’ events (Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania, Summerslam, Survivor Series) will be a min
  
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• NJPW Best of the Super Juniors – Night 4: Kushida vs Marty Scurll, Hiromu vs Desperado & More B Block Action

  23-05-2018 22:50
  NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results (Night 4)May 22, 2018Tokyo, Japan
  Undercard
  Chase Owens & Taiji Ishimori def. Tomoyuki Oka & Flip Gordon
  Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Minoru Suzuki def. Shota Umino & ACH
  Yoshi-Hashi & YOH def. Gedo & Will Ospreay
  Tetsuya Naito & Bushi def. Toa Henare & Tiger Mask
  B Block Tournament Matches
  SHO def. CHRIS SABIN
  DRAGON LEE def. RYUSUKE TAGUCHI
  KUSHIDA def. MARTY SCURLL
  EL DESPERADO def. HIROMU TAKASHI
  Note: We are still waiting for Ne
  
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• Mauro Ranallo On His Documentary, Breaking The Stigmas Of Mental Health, Finding Balance With Work

  23-05-2018 22:41 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE
  Mauro Ranallo recently spoke with Brett Okamato for ESPN.com; you can read a few highlights below:
  Mauro Ranallo on his upcoming documentary: 
  “This is who I am, and people are still paying me good money for my talents. So there is going to be someone out there who watches this and says, ‘Wow, I didn’t know.’ They’re going to have a wife dealing with it, or a brother. They’re going to be a banker, a doctor or a m
  
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• WATCH: VOW Talks Major Smackdown – FOX Deal, WWE’s TV Future, “All In” Selling Out, Is Reigns a Heel?

  23-05-2018 22:30
  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 breaking down the news of WWE’s massive deal to bring Smackdown to FOX. The hosts look at how the overall WWE TV product might be affected by the ne
  
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• LIVE NOW: VOW Talks Major Smackdown – FOX Deal, WWE’s TV Future, “All In” Selling Out, Is Reigns a Heel?

  23-05-2018 22:30
  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 breaking down the news of WWE’s massive deal to bring Smackdown to FOX. The hosts look at how the overall WWE TV product might be affected by the ne
  
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Posts Lowest Total Since Last October

  23-05-2018 22:21 via mandatory.com
  This week’s WWE Smackdown viewership had a total of 2.195 million viewers, which sets the mark for a new low in 2018.
  Last night’s show was down from last week’s show, which had 2.298 million viewers, and it comes under the previous year low total of 2.293 million viewers set two weeks ago. This week’s show, highlighted by Daniel Bryan versus Jeff Hardy in the main event, is the lowest watched show since the October 31st episode of Smackdown that drew
  
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• Why Chuck Liddell Is Still A Valuable Asset In 2018

  23-05-2018 22:04
  Before the UFC was a global phenomenon, they had a rising star by the name of Chuck Liddell. Liddell ultimately became the UFC’s first mega-star when they finally reached a mainstream audience. He is now looking to make a return to the cage, and believe it or not, “The Iceman” can still be a valuable star even in 2018.Last week, Chuck Liddell announced his intention to return to MMA and take on longtime rival Tito Ortiz at the end of this year. Despite many begging him not to r
  
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• Jeff Jarrett UK Tour Announced, Surprises Planned?, Unseen Video of B-Team On Raw, Ciampa Defines a ‘Bad Person’

  23-05-2018 21:55
  WWE has released the above video.
  Get a new perspective on Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas’ post-match festivities following their victory over Breezango.
  Jeff Jarrett UK Tour Announced, Surprises Planned?
  Ringside World has announced WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett will be appearing for an “Ain’t He Great” tour at the end of July in The UK.On Sale Now! @HO_Wrestling Presents @RealJeffJarrett Ain’t He Great UK Tour! This July! #London #Edinburgh #Sheffield #Cardiff Ticke
  
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• Stephanie McMahon To Join Disney, Coca-Cola, & Microsoft Executives In Competing For Special Olympics

  23-05-2018 21:51 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: ESPN
  ESPN has released the following:Executives from The Walt Disney Company, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and more compete to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Unified Sports® while demonstrating the power of inclusion
  Executive division to take place July 1 with start of 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle; Community division to take place June 29
  On Sunday, July 1 at University of Washington’s Husky Ballpark, ESPN and Special Olympics USA G
  
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• Kurt Angle Sends Respect & Love This Memorial Day, WWE Looks At UK Tourny Entrant Flash Morgan Webster

  23-05-2018 21:41 via mandatory.com
  Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
  Kurt Angle Sends Respect & Love This Memorial Day
  Kurt Angle has shared the following video on-line:Much respect and Love to ALL who have served, including their families. You’ve sacrificed everything for our country. We recognize this #MemorialDay https://t.co/YKmvdCKZ8i
  — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) May 23, 2018Related: Kurt Angle Reflects On His Mania Return
  WWE Looks At UK Tourny Entrant Flash Morgan Webster
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• Nikki Bella Sounds Off On ‘Sources’; Says ‘These Articles Are So Incorrect’

  23-05-2018 21:30 via mandatory.com
  WESTWOOD, CA – APRIL 03: John Cena (L) and Nikki Bella attend the premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Blockers” at Regency Village Theatre on April 3, 2018 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
  Nikki Bella has shared the following on Twitter:The lies… damn can make a girl want to hide… these articles are so incorrect. One day I would love to meet these “sources.” N
  — Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) May 22, 2018Relate
  
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• WWE Releases Unseen Footage From The B-Team’s Epic Post Match Celebration On Monday Night RAW

  23-05-2018 21:22 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  WWE has released the following video on-line:
  Get a new perspective on Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas‘ post-match festivities following their victory over Breezango.Related: Matt Hardy Sends A Warning To The B-Team, The B-Team’s Post-Match Celebration Continues (Video)Jack Swagger vs Bo DallasCOLOGNE, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 11: Jack Swagger during WWE Road to WrestleMania at the Lanxess Arena on February 11, 2016 in Cologne, Germany. (Phot
  
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• Update On Ronda Rousey’s WWE Summer Schedule, WWE Hypes Raw Gauntlet Match, Stephanie – Special Olympics

  23-05-2018 21:18
  Following her return to WWE Raw this week, Ronda Rousey is now being advertised for the following, upcoming events:
  -WWE Raw on May 28th in Richmond, VA
  -WWE Raw on June 11th, in Little Rock, AR
  -WWE Money in the Bank on June 17th, in Chicago
  -WWE Raw on June 18th in Grand Rapids, MI
  -WWE live event on June 24th in Anaheim, CA
  -WWE Raw on June 25th in San Diego, CA
  -WWE live event on July 7th in New York City
  -WWE live event on July 8th in Bridgeport, CT
  -WWE Raw on July 16th in Buffalo, NY
  -WWE
  
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• UFC Lands $1 Billion ESPN Deal On the Heels of WWE – FOX News, WWE Honors the Military, Smackdown Top 10 (Videos)

  23-05-2018 20:49
  WWE has released the above videos.
  WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown LIVE to revisit the show’s most thrilling, physical and controversial moments.
  In recognition of Memorial Day, WWE and its Superstars thank and remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.The Future of Combat Sports Just Became Much Clearer
  According to Fortune, ESPN and UFC have reached a $1.5 billion deal that will see ESPN airing and streaming 30 fights per year starting in 20
  
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• The Rock Releases Latest Official Trailer For ‘Skyscraper’, Candice LeRae Spreads Childhood Poverty Awareness

  23-05-2018 20:48 via mandatory.com
  Hollywood Hulk Hogan and The Rock at Wrestlemania X8 (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
  The Rock Releases Latest Official Trailer For ‘Skyscraper’
  The Rock has released the following video via his official YouTube channel:
  The official movie trailer for the 2018 action-thriller film, “Skyscraper” featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.Related: John Cena Says He’s ‘Far From Done’ With WWE, Talks Working w/ The Rock On ‘The Jansen Directiv
  
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• Dana Brooke Is ‘Prepared’ For RAW’s MITB Gauntlet Match, WWE Honors US Armed Forces’ Brave Men & Women

  23-05-2018 20:40 via mandatory.com
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  Dana Brooke Is ‘Prepared’ For RAW’s MITB Gauntlet Match
  Dana Brooke has shared the following on Twitter commenting on her entry into the Money In The Bank Gauntlet Qualifying Match this coming Monday on RAW:Anything can happen as long as you’re prepared. I’ve never stopped working at getting better. I’ll always be at my best & with everyone’s cont. support I’ll strive to prove it to the WWE UNIVE
  
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• CM Punk ‘All In’ Weekend Appearance Extended, Punk Comments, Big Title Match Announced For ROH NYC Excellence

  23-05-2018 20:35
  As noted, CM Punk will be appearing at Pro Wrestling Tees in Chicago the day before the “All In” event on September 1st, and it has been announced that due to rapid ticket sales Punk’s appearance window has been extended. Punk also commented on the situation as seen below:The initial 200 tickets for the @CMPunk Meet & Greet Aug 31st at Pro Wrestling Tees sold out in 50 seconds, we added an additional 100 tickets. https://t.co/82vFQ1GVgW pic.twitter.com/KxraekAkRq
  — On
  
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• Why Hasn’t WWE Made A Play To Sign Rey Fenix?, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From Smackdown Live (Video)

  23-05-2018 20:30 via mandatory.com
  AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 15: Fenix (R) onstage at El Rey’s Lucha Underground during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Austin Music Hall on March 15, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robert A Tobiansky/Getty Images for SXSW)
  Why Hasn’t WWE Made A Play To Sign Rey Fenix?
  Dave Meltzer has shared the following on Twitter responding to a fan who asked why WWE hasn’t made a play to sign popular Lucha Underground, Impact Wrestling and independent star Rey Fenix:Not s
  
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• Aleister Black and Ricochet to Team Up Against Top NXT Stars at WWE UK Event in June

  23-05-2018 20:27
  WWE has announced that NXT Champion Aleister Black will team up with Ricochet to face the team of EC3 and Velveteen Dream at the June 19th WWE UK event at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
  June 19th will be the second and final night of the WWE UK Title tournament, which will see the winner of the tournament face WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne for the title.BREAKING: The @WWEUKCT at Royal Albert Hall on 19 June will host a MEGA MATCH as @WWENXT Champion @WWEAleister teams with @KingRicochet to t
  
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• Breaking: WWE Announces NXT MEGA MATCH For UK Show Next Month

  23-05-2018 20:16 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Aleister Black
  WWE’s official UK Twitter account has shared the following announcing that WWE NXT Champion Aleister Black will team with Ricochet to take on EC3 and The Velveteen Dream on June 19th at Albert Hall in London:
  https://twitter.com/WWEUK/status/999349256736649222
  Related: WWE Reveals 1st Round Matches For Upcoming UK Tournament
  The post Breaking: WWE Announces NXT MEGA MATCH For UK Show Next Month appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• CM Punk Comments On Huge Demand For All In Signing, Will Nakamura Be The Last Man Standing At MITB?

  23-05-2018 20:07 via mandatory.com
  CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Phil ‘CM Punk’ Brooks prepares to enter the Octagon prior to facing Mickey Gall in their welterweight bout during the UFC 203 event at Quicken Loans Arena on September 10, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  CM Punk Comments On Huge Demand For All In Signing
  CM Punk has shared the following on Twitter:Going to be trying to accommodate everyone. Patience please. And thanks! 🤘 https://t.co/3nJ8
  
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• Sasha Banks ‘There Is Nobody, No One To Outrun Me’; WWE Updates Women’s MITB Match Field

  23-05-2018 19:58 via mandatory.com
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  Sasha Banks ‘There Is Nobody, No One To Outrun Me’
  Sasha Banks has released the following on Twitter commenting on her entry in the last chance women’s Money In The Bank qualifying gauntlet match next Monday on RAW:Give me a run for my money.There is nobody, no one to outrun me. #GauntletMatch #MITB #Raw
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) May 23, 2018Related: Sasha Banks Reportedly Signs New Contract With WWE
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• NXT Takeover Chicago Meet-and-Greet Details Announced, AJ Styles On Last Man Standing, John Cena and Nikki Latest

  23-05-2018 19:46
  WWE NXT has announced the following meet-and-greet details for NXT Takeover Chicago next month:Meet #WWENXT Superstars at #NXTTakeOver: Chicago on 6/16! Limited tickets available: https://t.co/QICGL8NMI8 pic.twitter.com/kxAURfpL1s
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 23, 2018
  Read Also: Updated NXT Takeover Match Card Following Recent TV Tapings *Spoilers*
  AJ Styles On Last Man Standing
  Following the announcement that he will be defending the WWE Title in a Last Man Standing match at WWE Money in the B
  
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• Bruce Prichard On Vince Russo Taking Credit For Triple H Nickname, The Bellas & More Support Red Nose Day (Videos)

  23-05-2018 19:38
  The Bella Twins have released the above video.
  Help The Bella Twins end child poverty as Nikki tests her fearless skills on American Ninja Warrior May 24 on NBC at 8/7C for Red Nose Day, which is an annual event that aims to use the gravity and wide scope of entertainment to raise money and awareness for children living in poverty, both stateside and around the world. https://donate.rednoseday.org/.
  Read Also: Nikki Bella Fires Back at “Incorrect” Report of Her and John Cena &ld
  
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• Breaking News: First Round Matches For WWE UK Title Tournament Announced

  23-05-2018 19:14
  WWE has released the video below, announcing the first-round matches for the upcoming WWE UK Title tournament which will kick off at the Download Music Festival in The UK.
  -Flash Morgan Webster vs James Drake-Travis Banks vs El Ligero-Tucker vs Joe Coffey-Kenny Williams vs Dave Mastiff-Joseph Conners vs Ashton Smith-Jordan Devlin vs Tyson T-Bone-Amir Jordan vs Zack Gibson-Drew Gulak vs Jack Gallagher (It was noted that this match will not be taking place at the Download Music Festival, making it
  
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• Breaking: WWE Reveals 1st Round Matches For Upcoming UK Tournament

  23-05-2018 18:43 via mandatory.com
  Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  WWE has released the following video on-line announcing the first round matches for their upcoming WWE UK Tournament:The first-round match-ups in the @WWEUKCT are CONFIRMED, and @catherinekelley has the breakdown! Which match are YOU most excited for? #WWEUKCT pic.twitter.com/nSIHB3LpLh
  — WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2018Related: Cody Confirms There Are No Plans To Broadcast All In At This Time; Teases ‘Fun Meetings’ Following ROH UK Tour
  Here are the annou
  
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• WWE Releases Entire 2017 Men’s MITB Match On-Line For Free, How Old Does Bray Wyatt Turn Today?

  23-05-2018 18:32 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Releases Entire 2017 Men’s MITB Match On-Line
  WWE has released the following full match on-line from last year’s Money In The Bank:
  Baron Corbin, AJ Styles, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura battle for a WWE Championship Match contract: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.Related: Lana Thanks Fans, Rusev & Aiden English For The ‘Lana Day’ Support
  How Old Does Bray Wyatt Turn Today?
  WWE has released the
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling Announces Pre-Slammiversary Press Conference And Public Q&A On June 4 In Toronto 

  23-05-2018 18:22 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  Impact Wrestling has released the following:IMPACT Wrestling Announces Pre-Slammiversary Press Conference and Public Q&A on June 4 in Toronto 
  TORONTO – The road to Slammiversary, IMPACT Wrestling’s marquee annual summer pay-per-view extravaganza, officially kicks off on Monday morning, June 4, with a Slammiversary press conference and public Q&A session featuring the superstars and Knockouts of IMPACT Wre
  
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• The Young Bucks Reveal Current Contract Details, Ken Shamrock Criticizes Raw Segment, Stars Remember Owen Hart

  23-05-2018 18:18
  Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks Tweeted the following in response to a fan questioning whether or not The Bucks might be heading to WWE in the future:Not possible right now we have 6 months left on our current contracts. Never say never but we’re very happy with what we’re doing. https://t.co/kRpsGZ0DvT
  — The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) May 23, 2018Stars Remember Owen Hart
  As noted, today is the 19 year anniversary of the death of WWE legend Owen Hart, and the following commen
  
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• NXT Preview & Discussion Thread: Ricochet & Velveteen Dream v Lars Sullivan, What’s Next For Gargano & Ciampa?, Sane v Evans, More

  23-05-2018 18:10 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:Can Ricochet & The Velveteen Dream work together long enough to even the score with Lars Sullivan?
  What’s next for Johnny
  
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• Impact Announces Slammiversary Press Conference With Public Q&A, New ‘Around the Ring’ and ‘Question Mark’ Videos

  23-05-2018 18:07
  Impact Wrestling has released the above and below videos.
  Moose has taken the lead as the Star with the most appearances ever on Around The Ring w/ Josh Mathews. Moose talks about his birthday, what is new in his career, football and more this week on Around The Ring!
  What is your favorite thing about your home town? We asked our Stars and Knockouts this week on The Question Mark! Check it out now and tell us about your hometown!
  
  Impact Wrestling Announces Slammiversary Press Conference
  
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• View From The Capitol #10: Highest Viewership In Capitol History, 2 Weeks Til We Drop The Grey Album, George Carroll Seminar, More

  23-05-2018 17:57 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone/Capitol Wrestling
  CAPITOL WRESTLING NETS RECORD VIEWERSHIP!
  Capitol Wrestling connected to its highest audience this week on the Capitol Wrestling TWITCH channel, as 140,000 people joined us for this week’s edition of Capitol Wrestling as the Saphire Television title was on the line! The Mempho Mofo looked to retain in his first defense against Hot Dog Starkes!
  HAVE YOU SEEN THE TOP ROPE APPLE SLICER?
  We’re two weeks away from The Grey Album, our TENTH Capit
  
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• John Cena Tells The World To ‘Never Try To Change Someone’

  23-05-2018 17:49 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  In keeping up with his inspirational/reflective tweeting, John Cena posted the following which is another likely reference to his head-scratching relationship with Nikki Bella:Never try to change someone. They have every right to live their lives how they want. Instead, look inward and work to be the best you possible. #NeverGiveUp
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) May 23, 2018RELATED: John Cena And Nikki Bella Are “Basical
  
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• New ‘Skyscraper’ Trailer Released; The Rock Calls His Role in the Movie the Most ‘Emotional and Intense’ Of His Career

  23-05-2018 17:45
  Above is the new trailer for the upcoming movie “Skyscraper” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
  The movie opens in theaters on July 13th and below is the official synopsis, via IMDB.com:
  FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer, who now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in Hong Kong he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he’s been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must find those resp
  
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• LIVE AT 5pm EST: VOW Talks Major Smackdown – FOX Deal, WWE’s TV Future, “All In” Selling Out, Is Reigns a Heel?

  23-05-2018 17:09
  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 breaking down the news of WWE’s massive deal to bring Smackdown to FOX. The hosts look at how the overall WWE TV product might be affected by the ne
  
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• Natalya Pays Tribute To Her Uncle Owen On The Anniversary Of His Death, Batista Quits Against Cena Eight Years Ago

  23-05-2018 17:03 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images
  Natalya Tributes Owen Hart On The Anniversary Of His Death
  Natalya showed her love for her late uncle, Owen Hart, on the 19th anniversary of his passing:LONG LIVE OWEN HART ♥️ pic.twitter.com/3vWmSSLoNd
  — Nattie (@NatbyNature) May 23, 2018RELATED: Natalya Might Forget Her Manners At MITB (Video)
  Batista Quits Against Cena Eight Years Ago
  For their “This Day In WWE History” post, WWE Network shared the following photo of John
  
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• The Miz On Why Roman Reigns Is Doing a ‘Tremendous’ Job in WWE, Complaints That Reigns Is ‘Shoved Down Our Throats’

  23-05-2018 16:52
  WWE star The Miz recently spoke with The Gorilla Position Podcast, and during the interview, the former IC Champion was asked about Roman Reigns’ current booking in WWE and if he would do anything differently with The Big Dog.
  “He’s selling the most merch out of anybody”, proclaimed Miz, h/t to Pro Wrestling Sheet for the transcription. “People are going to sit there and go ‘well, he should be here; he shouldn’t be doing this.’ Nobody knows. Nobody
  
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• Returning Star Scheduled To Be At Raw Tapings This Monday

  23-05-2018 16:46 via mandatory.com
  Source: YouTube.com
  PWInsider has confirmed that Jason Jordan is penciled in to be at the Raw tapings this upcoming Monday when the red brand travels to Richmond, VA. Jordan has been off of WWE television since February with a neck injury.
  You can read PWInsider’s full report by going here.
  RELATED: Cody Says That He Was Jealous Of His Former WWE Tag-Team Partnerwz_figure_friday_american_alpha_1 wz_figure_friday_american_alpha_2 wz_figure_friday_american_alpha_3 wz_figure_friday_ameri
  
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• Lana Thanks Fans, Rusev & Aiden English For The ‘Lana Day’ Support

  23-05-2018 16:27 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
  After being the seventh woman to qualify for The Money In The Bank match last night on Smackdown against Billie Kay, Lana went all babyface on Twitter to thank her husband, her personal singer and her fans for making the moment so special:A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles ! I am grateful for @RusevBUL teaching me to #MACHKA & thankful to @WWEDramaKing for being the BEST motivational singer I could EVER dream of ! Thank you to the #LanaDay &
  
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• Trent Seven Reveals His Immediate WWE Goal, Talks Rumored WWE UK TV Project, ITV Possibly Rivaling NXT and WWE

  23-05-2018 16:25
  WWE UK star Trent Seven recently spoke with The UK Mirror, and below are some interview highlights.
  On WWE possibly replicating NXT in The UK, with a Performance Center, TV show and more:
  When you are working with a global brand of that kind of stature, a global market leader, the possibilities are endless, do you know what I mean? Obviously at the moment, they are ensuring from the bottom to the top there are a team of people around this, who have obviously got the same goals in mind, the same
  
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• Impact Wrestling Announces Austin Aries vs Former WWE Champion, ROH Hypes Top Honor United Bouts, New Dojo Opening

  23-05-2018 16:17
  Destiny Wrestling, in conjunction with Impact Wrestling, has announced that Austin Aries vs Rich Swann will be taped on June 3rd in Mississauga, Ontario for the upcoming One Night Only: Zero Fear PPV:The first match signed for Zero Fear is absulitly HUGE for Toronto fansSun June 3rd @IMPACTWRESTLING TV Taping One Night Only!fasten your seat belts and get ready..@AustinAries VS @GottaGetSwann pic.twitter.com/kHSMeSapCf
  — Destiny Wrestling (@DestinyWrestle) May 22, 2018ROH Hypes Top Hon
  
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• Are The Young Bucks Planning For A Jump To WWE Anytime Soon?

  23-05-2018 16:12 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Ring of Honor
  The Young Bucks‘ Nick Jackson was pleaded to on Twitter for him and his brother Matt to make the jump to WWE as soon as they can. Jackson took the opportunity to give folks a down-low on if such a move was in the works for the All In co-founders:@NickJacksonYB I m waiting to see you in WWE. Please come soon asap.
  — Manish (@Rink_TheCool) May 23, 2018
  Not possible right now we have 6 months left on our current contracts. Never say never but we’re very
  
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• Big Surprises In-Store for the Second Season of Edge and Christian’s WWE Network Show *Spoilers*

  23-05-2018 16:04
  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE Hall of Famer Edge, along with Christian, has wrapped filming for the second season of the duo’s WWE Network show, “The Edge and Christian Show that Totally Reeks of Awesomeness”.
  The report notes that there will be some type of sketch related to the classic “Police Academy” movies featured in the second season of the show, and there will be surprise cameo appearances made by the following names:
  -Johnny Gargano-Funaki-Tommy Dream
  
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• The Latest On Jason Jordan’s WWE Status, WWE Hall of Famer At Mauro Ranallo Movie Premiere, Hardy Reposts Video

  23-05-2018 15:55
  At last word, injured WWE star Jason Jordan was backstage for Raw a few weeks ago in Long Island, New York, but Jordan has not been traveling with the Raw crew since then.
  According to PWInsider.com, Jordan is scheduled to be backstage at Raw next week in Richmond, VA, however, it is unknown whether or not he will be returning to TV. Joran has been out of action since undergoing neck surgery on February 5th.
  WWE Hall of Famer At Mauro Ranallo Movie Premiere
  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, along with
  
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• Nikki Bella Fires Back at “Incorrect” Report of Her and John Cena “Basically Back Together”

  23-05-2018 15:31
  As we noted earlier this week, People.com reported that “sources” close to Nikki Bella and John Cena are claiming the couple is “basically back together” following Cena spending the weekend in San Diego with Nikki.
  The report added “Bella and Cena are officially on the road to reconciliation”, but that does not appear to be the case as Nikki took to Twitter recently and responded to the report calling it “lies”:The lies… damn can make a girl
  
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• Kenny Omega and Xavier Woods Duke It Out on Twitter, Owen Hart Anniversary, What’s Next For Gargano & LeRae?

  23-05-2018 15:20
  Today is the 19th anniversary of the death of WWE legend Owen Hart. Hart died tragically at the 1999 WWE Over the Edge PPV when fell from the ceiling of the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri while making his match entrance.
  Kenny Omega and Xavier Woods Duke It Out on Twitter
  WWE star and New Day member Xavier Woods had a Twitter back-and-forth with Kenny Omega regarding video games, and you can check it out below:If we talking @StreetFighter I’d wash them both with the same life b
  
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