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• Matt Hardy On Teaming w/ Bray Wyatt, Jeff On Smackdown, His WWE 24 Special, Which RAW Team He’d Like To Work With

  05-07-2018 23:58 via mandatory.com
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  Matt Hardy recently spoke with Nick Piccone for Philly Voice ahead of tomorrow’s WWE live event in Philadelphia; you can read a few highlights below:
  Matt Hardy on being teamed with Bray Wyatt, their social media feud before Hardy returned to WWE: 
  “Long-term booking, my friend. I think Bray is an extremely talented competitor and performer. I’m a big fan of his work. I’m glad I was able to cure him of Sister Abigail and now we&r
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership Reaches Near Record Low

  05-07-2018 23:57
  This week’s episode of WWE Smackdown, which featured Jeff Hardy defending his United States Title against The Miz and the follow-up to the reuniting of Team Hell No, has drawn a near record low in terms of viewership.
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE Smackdown viewership averaged 2.013 million viewers, which is not only down from last week’s 2.135 million viewership average but is also dangerously close to falling below two million viewers. PWInsider.com has pointed
  
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• WWE Losing Streak Comes To An End, Lana & Hideo Itami Coach Special Olympics Teams In Tokyo

  05-07-2018 23:53 via mandatory.com
  WWE Losing Streak Comes To An End
  Curt Hawkins may be the one getting plenty of attention for a streak of his own, but The Ascension quietly ended their own two year losing streak this week.
  The Ascension defeated Heath Slater and Rhyno on this week’s episode of WWE Main Event, which according to a post on Reddit, gave them their first win since the February 8th 2016 WWE Superstars taping (aired February 12th) against Damien Sandow and Fandango.
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• Breaking News: Rey Mysterio Reportedly Signs New WWE Deal, When Is He Expected to Return?

  05-07-2018 23:50
  According to WrestlingStandard.com, Rey Mysterio has signed a new WWE deal and will be returning to the company as previously speculated.
  The report furthers the deal was signed two weeks ago when Raw was in Mysterio’s hometown of San Diego, and despite Vince McMahon not being present to oversee the signing, the deal is said to be complete.
  The deal is set to begin on August 1st, and while it’s possible Mysterio could be returning to TV in time for compete at WWE SummerSlam, the repo
  
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• AJ Styles & Carmella Visit Australia To Talk WWE Super Show-Down, WWE To Report 2nd Quarter Earnings Results

  05-07-2018 23:27 via mandatory.com
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  WWE To Report 2nd Quarter Earnings Results
  WWE issued the following:
  STAMFORD, Conn., July 5, 2018 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced that it will report its second quarter 2018 results on Thursday, July 26, 2018, before the opening of the market. The Company’s Chairman & CEO, Vincent K. McMahon, and Co-Presidents, George A. Barrios and Michelle D. Wilson, will host a conference call beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday On Thursday (7/5) Bullet Club Is Fine Marathon Set For Saturday, SSEUK, More

  05-07-2018 23:25 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone & New Japan Pro Wrestling
  As yesterday was the Fourth of July, WrestleZone brings you the weekly roundup a day later than usual. All the headlines from across the Pacific, as NJPW heads towards G1 Special In San Francisco. This Is New Japan Pro Wednesday…On Thursday.
  AXS TV Airing Bullet Club Is Fine Marathon
  Ahead of this weekend’s huge G1 In San Francisco event, AXS TV will be airing a Bullet Club Is Fine Marathon on 7/7. Starting at 12
  
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• Bret Hart On His Brother Owen Hart Not Being In The WWE HOF, Says He May Stop Attending Events Until Proper Candidates Are Enshrined

  05-07-2018 22:59 via mandatory.com
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  Bret Hart was a recent guest of the In This Corner podcast with Brian Campbell; you can read a few highlights and listen to the podcast below:
  Bret comments on his brother Owen being in the WWE Hall Of Fame: 
  “I think for what Owen gave to wrestling that it would be important for him to be in the Hall of Fame. I think it would have meant a lot to my dad [the late Stu Hart], and it would mean a lot to me. I don’t think the Hall of Fame
  
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• Speculation Regarding Daniel Bryan’s WWE Future, Aliester Black Fires Back at Ciampa, AJ Styles Responds to Rusev

  05-07-2018 22:53
  As noted, Tommaso Ciampa took to Twitter and voiced his “annoyance” with NXT Champion Aleister Black, and the Champ has fired back as seen below:Aka: Some people make me insecure, so I am going to tell them that they are insecure and point out what I think are character flaws but really I am relaying my own insecurities because that’s all I can come from. I have to because all there is to me is camo pants and meany tweets https://t.co/LIE0GEfM9S
  — Devil’s Blood (@WW
  
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• Goldberg Praises Working With Kevin Owens, Talks Getting Booed At The WWE HOF, How Sting Influenced His Career

  05-07-2018 22:52 via mandatory.com
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  Goldberg recently spoke with Chris Featherstone for Digital Spy; you can read a few highlights and listen to the full interview (from Featherstone’s Pancakes and Powerslams podcast) below:
  Goldberg comments on working with Kevin Owens: 
  “It was cool. I mean, you know, it’s tough. I’m greatly appreciative that he was a professional storyline-wise, and I went out there and beat him in a very short period of time. Unfortunately, I wa
  
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• WWE Smackdown Viewership Reaches Another Low For 2018, Posts Second Lowest Total Since Going Live On Tuesdays

  05-07-2018 22:28 via mandatory.com
  This week’s WWE Smackdown viewership saw the show bring in 2.013 million viewers, which is down from 2.135 million viewers, and another year-low total in 2018.
  This week’s show posted the lowest viewership totals since June 13th 2017 (that show posted 2.072 million viewers), and it was the second lowest totals since Smackdown went live on Tuesday (1.921 million viewers on November 8th 2016).
  Carmella Shows No Fear Ahead Of Match w/ Asuka, WWE’s Top 10 Moments From SmackDown Li
  
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• ROH vs Impact Bout Added to Jericho Cruise, Watch the Latest ‘MLW Fusion’, Impact Hypes Killer Kross Debut (Videos)

  05-07-2018 21:52
  MLW has released the latest episode of MLW Fusion and you can watch it in full in the above video player.
  Rich Swann vs. ACH in a battle of high flying fighters. Sami Callihan and his Death Machines cause chaos at MVP’s expense. Plus, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Salina de la Renta and the shocking debut of two dangerous women: Su Yung & Zeda Zhang . Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini call the action ringside.
  Impact Hypes Killer Kross Debut
  Impact Wrestling has released the above vi
  
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• The Hardy Boyz Win Gold For The First Time Ever 19 Years Ago Today, Kongo Kong Looks To Dismantle Brian Cage (Video)

  05-07-2018 21:49 via mandatory.com
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  WWE tweeted the following throwback of The Hardy Boyz‘s first title win:On this day 19 YEARS AGO, @MATTHARDYBRAND & @JEFFHARDYBRAND's EXPEDITION of GOLD began… pic.twitter.com/iYghYJeOyi
  — WWE (@WWE) July 5, 2018RELATED: New Match Added To WWE Extreme Rules, Matt Hardy Says “Deletion” Awaits The B-Team (Video)
  Kongo Kong Looks To Dismantle Brian Cage (Video)
  Impact Wrestling posted the following on YouTube:
  Jimmy J
  
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• New Match Announced For Extreme Rules

  05-07-2018 21:40 via mandatory.com
  PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 19: Finn Balor (L) in action vs Baron Corbin during WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018, in Paris, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
  WWE tweeted that Finn Balor will do battle with Constable Corbin at WWE Extreme Rules 2018:BREAKING: @catherinekelley has the scoop on the latest match announced for @WWE #ExtremeRules as @FinnBalor will go one-on-one with Constable @BaronCorbinWWE! pic.twitter.com/GoWpJkXav9
  — WWE (@WWE) July 5,
  
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• WWE Announces New Match for Extreme Rules, Updated PPV Card

  05-07-2018 21:35
  As seen in the video above, WWE has officially announced Finn Balor vs Baron Corbin will officially take place at WWE Extreme Rules. Balor and Corbin have been battling back and forth on Twitter for the past couple days, and you can check out their online war of words at this link.
  WWE Extreme Rules takes place on July 15th in Pittsburgh, and below is the updated card. As always, ProWrestling.com will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Extreme Rules so be sure to join us on July 15th be
  
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• WWE Previews Rock 97/98 Podcast, Killer Kross Makes His Impact Debut (Video)

  05-07-2018 21:22 via mandatory.com
  375410 01: 1999 The Rock In Wwf Smackdown. (Photo By Getty Images)
  WWE Previews Rock 97/98
  WWE tweeted the following preview for The Rock on Something Else To Wrestle:An all-new episode of #SomethingElseToWrestle with @bruceprichard tackles the most electrifying TRANSFORMATION in @WWE history! @TheRock pic.twitter.com/p5q6PpiFqd
  — WWE Network (@WWENetwork) July 5, 2018RELATED: The Rock Has An Adorable Moment w/ Boy In Beijing
  Killer Kross Makes His Impact Debut (Video)
  Impact Wrestlin
  
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• Bruce Prichard On Why The Rock Was Removed From the Nation of Domination to Become a Singles Star

  05-07-2018 21:02
  On the most recent edition of “Something Else to Wrestle”, which is currently available on WWE Network, host Bruce Prichard discussed The Rock transitioning away from The Nation of Domination and becoming a singles star in WWE.
  “I think we had done everything we could do with him in the group, and also the other guys”, explained Prichard. “You said a lot of times groups are made, but they’re also made to create stars and take people that might need a little so
  
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• WWE To Book Lashley and Lesnar In An MMA-Style Fight?

  05-07-2018 21:01 via mandatory.com
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  With Lashley and Lesnar both having tremendous MMA careers many wrestling fans are wondering if WWE will book them in an MMA style match, wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer tweeted the following comment:It would be a terrible idea. https://t.co/rfxQSk3xGT
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) July 5, 2018He also tweeted that he’d pick Lesnar in a legit MMA fight:Lesnar https://t.co/uSh0b2LCA1
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON
  
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• Elias Being Sponsored By Top Guitar Brand?, Rumors Of WWE Purchasing Wrestling Promotion, Classic Luger Video

  05-07-2018 20:56
  The above video has been released.
  Lex Luger arrives via helicopter on the U.S.S. Intrepid in New York City on Independence Day to accept Champion Yokozuna’s Bodyslam Challenge.
  The Latest on WWE’s Deal with WWN Live
  As WWE’s working relationship with WWN Live continues to evolve, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter recently reported that there have been rumors of WWE possibly purchasing WWN Live.
  The report furthers there have always been talks of WWE purchasing WWN Live ever si
  
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• Major Inter-Promotional Wrestling Match To Happen On Chris Jericho‘s Cruise

  05-07-2018 20:43 via mandatory.com
  BARCELONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 11: Chris Jericho of Fozzy performs in concert at Razzmatazz during Route Resurrection on February 11, 2018, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Redferns)
  Chris Jericho has revealed via Facebook that a major ROH versus Impact Wrestling match has been signed for his cruise as Bullet Club member Marty Scrull will battle Sami Callihan!
  IT’s OFFICIAL!! #MartyScurll has accepted the challenge and The first match in the FIRST TIME EVER Impact Wrestling v
  
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• Ronda Rousey Advertised for Upcoming Tag Match, Sasha Banks Posts ‘Ungrateful’ Bayley Photo, Adam Cole’s Birthday

  05-07-2018 20:35
  In today’s pro wrestler birthday news, WWE NXT North American Champion Adam Cole turns 29 years old.
  Ronda Rousey Being Advertised for Upcoming Tag Team Match
  WWE has issued an email blast promoting the July 8th Raw live event in Bridgeport, CT, and as seen below, Ronda Rousey is being advertised to team up with Nia Jax to face the team of Alexa Bliss and Mickie James. Rousey is advertised for singles matches against Nia Jax with Alexa Bliss as the special guest referee at this weekend&rsq
  
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• WWE Interested In Buying Evolve Wrestling?; More Details

  05-07-2018 20:22 via mandatory.com
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  According to the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, rumors of WWE buying Evolve have circulated once again. It is noted that not too much stock should be placed into the idea that WWE allowed Evolve to use Adam Cole recently and that talks like this have been circulating ever since the two brands began working together. Ultimately, it is Vince McMahon who makes the call.
  To read and subscribe to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter please click HERE
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• News On Toni Storm’s WWE Deal, WWE Tag Team Snaps Two Year Losing Streak, The Bella Twins Sport New Gear (Video)

  05-07-2018 20:15
  The Bella Twins have released the above video.
  The Bella Twins announce the release of their new socks and snapback hats.
  WWE Tag Team Snaps Two Year Losing Streak
  A Reddit user has noted that The Ascension recently snapped a two year WWE TV losing streak when the tag team defeated Heath Slater and Rhyno on this week’s episode of WWE Main Event. The Ascension last scored a televised win on February 8th, 2016.
  News On Toni Storm’s New WWE Deal
  As noted, Toni Storm, who faced Shayna Ba
  
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• Which Total Bellas Star Sent AJ Styles A Symbolic Message? (Video), WWE Celebrates National Bikini Day

  05-07-2018 19:35 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)
  Which Total Bellas Star Sent AJ Styles A Symbolic Message? (Video)
  The Bella Twins official YouTube posted the following:
  Check out some cute moments with Birdie during her “”WHO WILL DADDY WRESTLE NEXT?!” outtakes.RELATED: The Rock Has An Adorable Moment w/ Boy In Beijing
  WWE Celebrates National Biki
  
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• Jeff Hardy Celebrates Anniversary, Phots of WWE Women On National Bikini Day, More ROH Stars Confirmed For “All In”

  05-07-2018 19:18
  As seen below, WWE has Tweeted a photo gallery featuring the women of WWE celebrating National Bikini Day:#NationalBikiniDay is the perfect occasion to rock a bikini…or at least marvel at the likes of @BeckyLynchWWE @MariaLKanellis & @trishstratuscom doing so! https://t.co/9DlnfSRoeM
  — WWE (@WWE) July 5, 2018
  Read Also: Mandy Rose, Noelle Foley, Tenille Dashwood, Carmella & More Post Independence Day Bikini Photos
  More ROH Stars Confirmed For “All In”
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• The Rock On What Drew Him to ‘Skyscraper’, Taking a Risk with the Movie, Reaction to Critics Hating ‘Baywatch’

  05-07-2018 19:05
  Former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently spoke with The LA Times to promote his new movie “Skyscraper”, and below are some interview highlights.
  On what drew him to “Skyscraper”:
  Rawson gave me a preamble of what it was and immediately I was in, because it was different, it was fresh, it was cool. It had this clear reverence for movies we loved, like “The Towering Inferno” and “Die Hard” and “The Fugitive,” and
  
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• All In Teasing A New Match Announcement, WWE Looks Back At The Beginning Of The Lex Express (Video)

  05-07-2018 18:53 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, All In Press Conference
  The All In Twitter is promising a match announcement later today. Stick to WrestleZone as we’ll be reporting it immediately as it drops:1 more announcement coming today…
  and it’s a match!
  — All In (@ALL_IN_2018) July 5, 2018RELATED: Former Ring Of Honor Champions Are All In, Cold Open For This Week’s Impact (Video)
  WWE Looks Back At The Beginning Of The Lex Express (Video)
  WWE just posted the following Hidden
  
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• Chris DeJoseph On the Differences in Writing For WWE and Lucha Underground, His Time in WWE, LU Talents On Impact

  05-07-2018 18:46
  Lucha Underground Executive Producer Chris DeJoseph recently appeared on Interactive Wrestling Radio, and you can listen to the entire interview in the video player above.
  On what draws fans to Lucha Underground:
  “First of all, it is fun! But, also, I don’t think we take ourselves too overly seriously but almost by taking ourselves too seriously, we don’t take ourselves seriously – If that makes any sense! Also, I think we offer a lot of really cool characters especially
  
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• Interesting Details Regarding New NXT UK Talent Deals and ITV, Oney Lorcan Injury Update, Total Bellas Preview Videos

  05-07-2018 18:29
  Ahead of this month’s NXT UK TV tapings, which will be the first for the new brand featuring a mix of established and new WWE UK talents, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has released new details regarding the deals being offered to the talents in the UK division.
  Each deal is reportedly worth $31,600, and WWE retains the right to opt out of the deals at the four and eight-month marks. The belief is that WWE included the opt-out clauses in the event that the new ITV World of Spo
  
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• Former Ring Of Honor Champions Are All In, Cold Open For This Week’s Impact (Video)

  05-07-2018 18:20 via mandatory.com
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  Former Ring Of Honor Champions Are All In
  The All In Twitter account has confirmed the inclusion of former ROH Six Man Tag Champions SoCal Uncensored (Daniels, Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky) for the event:S – C – U! https://t.co/1qh9P05zzH
  — All In (@ALL_IN_2018) July 5, 2018RELATED: Taeler Hendrix Defiantly Responds To Critics In Wake Of Her Jay Lethal-ROH Allegations ‘Let The Hate Roll In’
  Cold Open For This Week’s Impact (Video)
  
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• Awesome Kong On Having to Deal with Stereotypes Like Her ‘GLOW’ Character, If She Has Creative Input in the Show

  05-07-2018 18:13
  Former Impact Wrestling Knockout and current “GLOW” star Awesome Kong, real name Kia Stevens, recently spoke with The Ringer about the new season of “GLOW”, and below interview highlights.
  Unlike most of the other the cast members, you have an actual background in wrestling. As a wrestler, have you also had to struggle with inhabiting stereotypes, as Tammé does?For sure! Absolutely, for sure. When I first went to Japan, I didn’t get to choose my name, Amazing
  
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• Fenix vs Swann & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Watch the Cold Open, Card Set For Next Impact Twitch Special

  05-07-2018 18:03
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV, and the video above is the cold open for the show.
  -Rey Fenix vs. Rich Swann
  -Killer Kross debuts
  -Konnan brings forth proof King is behind the LAX issues
  -Katarina returns to the ring
  -Kongo Kong vs. Brian Cage.@realKILLERkross has left a wake of destruction in his path and he hasn’t even had a match in IMPACT yet. @CyrusOverHuge and @realjoshmathews preview his in ring DEBUT TOMORROW on IMPAC
  
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• Raw Star Pulled From Title Match at WWE MSG Return, William Regal On Wrestling Influences, Woods & Breeze Game (Video)

  05-07-2018 17:54
  UpUpDownDown has released the above video.
  After a crazy escape from jail and gathering intel, it’s time for Austin Creed and Tyler Breeze to get their payback! The pair are headed to Mexico to take out Harvey, but first… they have to dive out of the plane!!
  Raw Star Pulled From Title Match at WWE MSG Return
  WWE has issued an email to ticket holders for Saturday’s WWE MSG return, and the new match listing is now advertising Seth Rollins vs Dolph Ziggler for the IC Title. Previ
  
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• NXT Star Out For At Least Three Months, WWE Flexes Lex On Hidden Gems

  05-07-2018 17:51 via mandatory.com
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  NXT Star Out For At Least Three Months
  It was announced on last night’s episode of NXT that Oney Lorcan will be out for three months with a broken orbital bone that he suffered in his NXT Tag Title match at TakeOver: Chicago 2.
  RELATED: Tommaso Ciampa Wants To ‘Expose’ Aleister Black In NXT Title Match
  WWE Flexes Lex On Hidden Gems
  WWE revealed on their website that exclusive footage of Lex Luger & his cross-country journey on his
  
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• Jeff Hardy Celebrates Big Anniversary, Mandy Rose’s Photo Shoot In 360° (Video)

  05-07-2018 17:35 via mandatory.com
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  Jeff Hardy Celebrates Big Anniversary
  Although they were married in 2011, Jeff Hardy and his wife Beth celebrated their 19th anniversary of being together as a couple yesterday:Wow…19 years already, @JEFFHARDYBRAND?! No matter what….I’ll always choose you.Happy Anniversary, Love!
  Also…
  Happy Independence Day!— Beth Hardy (@BethBrittHardy_) July 4, 2018Mandy Rose’s Photo Shoot In 360° (Video)
  WWE posted the following video on-
  
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• The Rock Has An Adorable Moment w/ Boy In Beijing, Pat Patterson Tags w/ Dominic DeNucci 38 Years Ago (Video)

  05-07-2018 17:17 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
  The Rock Has An Adorable Moment With Boy In Beijing
  The Rock shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram yesterday at a Beijing press conference for his film Skyscraper and it featured a stunned, starstruck boy dressed as a firefighter: *swipe left for context so you don’t think I’m creepyAt our SKYSCRAPER Beijing press conference they presented us with many very nice gifts. One of which was this adorable little boy dressed in a firefighter costume d
  
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• WWE Injury News: The Latest On How Long Ruby Riott Might Be Out of Action, Has Shinsuke Nakamura Been Cleared?

  05-07-2018 17:13
  As noted, both Shinsuke Nakamura and Ruby Riott are out of action with injuries, with Nakamura suffering a police dog bite before a live event last week, and Riott spraining her MCL during a live event match last Friday.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Nakamura will be evaluated on July 9th for his injury, and it is expected he will be cleared to return as the company announced he will be facing Jeff Hardy for the U.S. Title at WWE Extreme Rules on 7/15.
  As for Riott, she will be
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Calls Aleister Black An ‘Out of Shape Boy’, 360° Mandy Rose Photoshoot Video, Asuka Performs Duet

  05-07-2018 17:13
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Go behind the scenes of Mandy Rose’s new bikini photo shoot with stunning 360° visuals, and see the full gallery at wwe.com/mandyswim.
  Before the evening’s WWE Live Event in Tokyo’s Ryōgoku Kokugikan, The Empress of Tomorrow and the famed Japanese comedian tag team for a rendition of Pikotaro’s wildly popular single, “PPAP” (“Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen”).
  
  Tommaso Ciampa Calls Aleister Blac
  
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• Sasha Banks Shares Spiteful Bayley TBT Photo With Snoop Dogg, The Young Bucks Burn Troll & Plug Book At The Same Time

  05-07-2018 16:53 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
  Sasha Banks Shares Spiteful Bayley TBT Photo With Snoop Dogg
  Sasha Banks went to 11 on the spite meter with Bayley by sharing the following photo of the two with Banks’ famous cousin Snoop Dogg: #TBT when a certain ungrateful 32yr old begged and cried to meet my friends mailmen cousin on my 3rd cousin side cousin. 🤔 #ShesTryingToSnatchHisChainCauseShesPoor #SMH #Theaudacity #childsitdown
  A post shared bySasha Banks (@sashabankswwe) on Jul 5, 20
  
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• WWE Trademarks Name of Returning TV Character, Undertaker Posts 4th of July Photo, WWE Reveals New Hidden Gem

  05-07-2018 16:49
  According to PWInsider.com, on June 29th the company applied to trademark the name “Dr. Shelby”, who made his return to WWE TV on Raw last week in a therapy angle with Sasha Banks and Bayley. WWE opting to trademark the name could be an indication that WWE plans to continue using the character on TV, but it could simply mean the company wants to own the character name.
  The last time the Dr. Shelby character appeared on WWE TV, he worked a lengthy angle with Kane and Daniel Bryan, so
  
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• Goldberg On If WWE Wanted to Use Him at WrestleMania 34, Rumors of Andre the Giant Match Participation, His WWE Future

  05-07-2018 16:35
  WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg recently spoke with Digital Spy and below are some interview highlights.
  There were rumours of you coming back and competing in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal…“Oh, they were not true. Absolutely not, and I don’t know where that came from. But, when I read it online was the first I ever heard of it.”Did WWE have any interest at all in using you for WrestleMania 34?“If they did, they didn’t eloquate it to m
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Wants To ‘Expose’ Aleister Black In NXT Title Match

  05-07-2018 16:34 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, Tommaso Ciampa at NXT ‘Takeover: Chicago’ 2018
  Tommaso Ciampa had some extremely strong words for Aleister Black after it was announced that Black would be defending his NXT Championship in three weeks against the “Sicilian Psychopath”:I’m annoyed that NXT is represented by an out of shape boy with zero personality who is covered in ink that screams, “I’m desperately overcompensating for my lack of confidence”
  Being the m
  
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• Backstage News On Which WWE Tryout Participant Is Being Likened to John Cena

  05-07-2018 16:31
  As noted, WWE held a round of tryouts at the Performance Center in Orlando last week, and it was attended by names such as former Impact Wrestling Champions Robbie E and Chelsea Green, former NFL players, athletes and more. For a complete list of names who attended the tryouts click here.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the leading prospect at the WWE tryouts is Jacob Kasper, who some are likening to John Cena in terms of his potential.
  The report furthers that Kasper “wres
  
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• Cody Rhodes Takes Stiff Shot at Triple H While Commenting On Deonna Purrazzo’s WWE Signing

  05-07-2018 16:23
  As noted, former ROH star Deonna Purrazzo is rumored to have signed a WWE deal, and as a result of the signing Purrazzo will be unable to appear at “All In”.
  Cody Rhodes and Purrazzo both confirmed on Twitter that she will be unable to appear at “All In”, although neither of them specifically said it was due to Purrazzo heading to WWE.
  In one of the comments made by Rhodes, Cody took a stiff shot a Triple H as seen below:Take 1 large step forward in the photo, he likes to
  
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• Jericho & Orton Go Toe-To-Toe 14 Years Ago, Drew Gulak Knows ‘Who He’s Gonna Call’

  05-07-2018 16:22 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Suzanne Cordeiro/Corbis via Getty Images)
  Jericho & Orton Go Toe-To-Toe 14 Years Ago
  WWE Network‘s Instagram shared the following “This Day In WWE History” photo of Chris Jericho pin-flexing over a fallen Randy Orton 14 years ago on Raw: @chrisjerichofozzy and @randyorton went toe-to-toe on #RAW on this day in 2004! Search "Raw 580" on @wwenetwork to see this incredible match.
  A post shared byWWE Network (@wwenetwork) on Jul 5, 2018 at 7:03am PDTRELATED: Stephanie
  
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• The Very Latest on Bray Wyatt’s Injury Status, More Details On WWE Changing the Start Times For NXT Takeover

  05-07-2018 16:13
  As noted, WWE announced Bray Wyatt was in a serious car accident last Friday night, and subsequently Wyatt has not appeared at any events since the car accident. Wyatt has been released from the hospital, and The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports he is scheduled to be evaluated on 7/6 to determine when he can return to action. As of this writing, Wyatt’s scheduled Raw Tag Team Title defense at WWE Extreme Rules is still on.
  More Details On WWE Changing the Start Times For NXT Takeover
  
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• Braun Strowman & Drake Maverick Are Basically ‘Twins’ (Photo), Breeze & Woods Get Payback In ‘A Way Out’ Ep. 11 (Video)

  05-07-2018 16:09 via mandatory.com
  Braun Strowman & Drake Maverick Are Basically ‘Twins’ (Photo
  Braun Strowman and Drake Maverick got together for the 4th of July yesterday and seeing the two side-by-side, one can’t help but think of the Arnold Schwarzenegger & Danny DeVito film Twins: Big lads these Americans…#4thOfJuly #MonsterAmongMidgets #America #WWE #205Live #Cruiserweight #DMtheGM
  A post shared byDrake Maverick (@wwemaverick) on Jul 4, 2018 at 4:36pm PDTRELATED: ‘Johnny Wrestling Is
  
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• Top 10 Most Watched WWE Network Shows, Rousey Breaks Down Early Fights (Video), Breeze Launches Twitch Channel

  05-07-2018 16:03
  The WWE Network has had plenty of new content uploaded to it in recent weeks, but what are the top 10 most viewed shows this week? Below are the top 10 viewed shows this week:Ride Along with Rusev, English and Lana
  2018 Money in the Bank
  NXT on 6/27
  UK from London second show
  UK from London first show
  Something Else to Wrestle with from 6/27 on Big Evil Undertaker
  The Hardys: Woken
  NXT Takeover Chicago
  205 Live from 6/26
  WrestleMania 2018.Ronda Rousey Breaks Down Early Fights
  Ronda Rousey recent
  
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• Kenny Omega Talks Dave Meltzer & His Star Ratings, Matt Jackson Responds To Bully

  05-07-2018 15:34
  Kenny Omega recently spoke with Jim Ross for the Ross Report podcast and he discussed the star rating system that Dave Meltzer uses.
  “Dave has more influence in wrestling than a lot of wrestlers themselves have in wrestling. When I get a 7-star match, of course, I get my fair share of congratulations people are always happy for me and the performers involved but it leads to a lot of hateful messages as well. Anytime we have a big show the next week there is going to be a WWE show and
  
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• Woken Matt Hardy Believes Partnership With Bray Wyatt Has More Potential & Talks Potential Brother Nero Appearance

  05-07-2018 15:02
  One half of the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions, Woken Matt Hardy recently spoke with The Philly Voice about his partnership with Bray Wyatt and more.
  On his partnership with Bray Wyatt having more potential:
  “Long-term booking, my friend. I think Bray is an extremely talented competitor and performer. I’m a big fan of his work. I’m glad I was able to cure him of Sister Abigail and now we’re teaming up. I think there’s still a much bigger potential with the two of us if
  
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• PROGRESS Wrestling Announce Chapter 73 Match, Major ICW Match Postponed, Joseph Conners Ready For NXT UK

  05-07-2018 14:39
  PROGRESS Wrestling has continued building its next major Chapter event show, announcing a major tag team match for the upcoming show, featuring NXT UK talent.
  WWE UK Champion, Pete Dunne will be teaming up with one half of Moustache Mountain, Trent Seven as they take on the returning team of Kings Of The North. As we have already reported, if England makes the World Cup Final, PROGRESS does have a contingency plan in place for the show.#Chapter73: #KOTN @CorvinNI @BonesawAl return for tag team a
  
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