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• The Latest on Jeff Cobb’s Ring of Honor Contract Status & Why He Won the World TV Title Last Weekend

  04-10-2018 23:48
  As previously reported, Jeff Cobb won the ROH World Television Championship this past weekend in a shocking, almost completely one-sided squash match against Punishment Martinez.
  The bout, which will air on a future episode of ROH TV was done both to write off Martinez, who has reportedly accepted a deal with WWE, but also to cement Cobb as a major player for the promotion going forward.
  Cobb has been making waves on the U.S. independent scene for a few years now, most notably with PWG and Chica
  
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• Total Divas Viewership Woes Continue As Show Hits Another All-Time Low

  04-10-2018 23:36
  The viewership woes for Total Divas on E! continue, as this week’s show reached another all-time viewership low according to ShowBuzzDaily.com.
  This week’s episode averaged 367,000 viewers, down from last week’s 390,000 viewership average, which at the time was the lowest audience in show history.
  The new season of Total Divas is currently in its third week, and the show has seen viewership declines each week.
  The post Total Divas Viewership Woes Continue As Show Hits Another A
  
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• WWE Covers Longest Boo in Raw History, Stephanie McMahon Hypes People’s Choice Awards

  04-10-2018 23:17
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  WWE Covers Longest Boo in Raw History
  The reaction from the Seattle crowd to Elias and Kevin Owens has been well noted, with WWE even covering it in the latest edition of WWE Now. The two will face John Cena and Bobby Lashley this Saturday at WWE Super Show-Down.RELATED: Top 10 WWE RAW Moments
  Stephanie McMahon Hypes People’s Choice Awards
  WWE thrives on their superstars receiving honours outside of the company, and as such, Stephanie McMahon has en
  
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• 5 Best One-Off WWE Pay-Per-Views

  04-10-2018 22:59
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  Through the years, WWE has had a lot of trial and error when it comes to their pay-per-views. While we’ve always had the standard Big-4 PPVs such as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series, the list of PPVs through the calendar years has constantly changed, albeit slowly.
  As a result, WWE has experimented with a lot of different PPV and Network special names. This year is no exception, as the agreement with Saudi Arabia has
  
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• Update On Hangman Paige And WWE Contract Situation

  04-10-2018 22:56
  (Photo: Dominic DeAngelo)
  It turns out that the story of Hangman Page rejecting a WWE contract offer isn’t as clear as it was initially thought to be. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscription required) clarified the initial report, and that while Page did pass on the WWE contract for now, he didn’t exactly say no to it either.
  Page reportedly told the WWE that he needs more time to answer. Dave Meltzer expects him to decide after the year ends. Many members of the Bullet
  
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• WWE Looking To Build More Performance Centers, Add International Territories

  04-10-2018 22:36
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  WWE is looking to put its FOX money to good use. As reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscription required), the company is looking at adding several Performance Centers around the globe. They would follow the successful mold that WWE currently uses to train NXT talent in Florida.
  That’s not all of the intended changes, as the company is also looking to add more international territories to their mix. They’ve already started to do this with
  
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• Johnny Gargano On Tommaso Ciampa As NXT Champion, Getting Back On Track, His Future & More

  04-10-2018 22:31
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  NXT‘s Johnny Gargano recently did an in-character interview with WWE.com, as he continues to try and claw his way back up the ladder following his recent losses to Tommaso Ciampa.
  RELATED: Tony Nese Appears On NXT Against Johnny Gargano (Video)
  On his current mindset:I feel like I’m in a good place. I went home to get my head right. Ever since TakeOver: Chicago, things have been spiraling out of control. I wanted to sort through whatever issues I nee
  
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• WWE Staff Pushing For NXT TV To Become Two Hours, Longer TakeOvers

  04-10-2018 22:17
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  While brevity and lack of filler is arguably one of NXT’s strengths, the developmental brand’s television output might be increasing soon. The news comes from this week’s edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscription required). “There are those in the company pushing for the idea of the NXT TV show going two hours because they have so much talent, and to also increase the time of their Takeover shows,” reporte
  
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• WWE Begins Hyping nWo Reunion Tour, Mercedes Martinez On Match Response, Jimmy & Naomi Try Beekeeping (Video)

  04-10-2018 22:17
  WWE has released the above video.
  In order to get his wife, Naomi, to eat better, Jimmy Uso enlists the help of a beekeeper.
  Mercedes Martinez On MYC Match
  WWE Mae Young Classic competitor Mercedes Martinez Tweeted the following in response to the rave reviews she is getting for her tournament match this week:Thank you all for your kind words. See it for the first time or relive it again on @WWENetwork. The Latina Sensation vs. @satomurameiko was truly a battle where all combatants left everythi
  
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• Impressive Cedric Alexander Stat, WWE On Longest Boo In Raw History, Jimmy Uso Suspicious Of Naomi’s Eating (Videos)

  04-10-2018 21:56
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  While hiding sweets from her husband, Jimmy Uso, Naomi says she’s just living her best life by indulging in treats.
  Elias crossed the line on Raw in Seattle, earning the backlash of the heartbroken Seattle Sonics faithful.
  
  Impressive Cedric Alexander Stat
  The WWE Stats & Info Twitter account has revealed the following:It has been exactly 365 days since @CedricAlexander lost a singles match in @WWE.
  This weekend, the reigning Cruiser
  
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• WrestleMania Stadium Hosting Kids Day This Sunday, Chris Sabin Featured in ROH Throwback Match (Video)

  04-10-2018 21:47
  WrestleMania Stadium Hosting Kids Day This Sunday
  MetLife Stadium hosted WrestleMania 29 and will be the host of WrestleMania 35 but this Sunday they will be hosting Kids Day featuring from WWE Superstars including Curt Hawkins and the Big Show. WWE typically likes to spend a lot of time in the host city prior to a WrestleMania so they can generate buzz and community support before the big show. This has to be extra special for them as they view the NY/NJ area as the true home for WrestleMania:
  
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• John Cena Has Coffee Confusion In China, Rick Martel In Hidden Gem, Al Snow Hypes OVW 1,000th Episode Special (Videos)

  04-10-2018 20:47
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  “Mean” Gene Okerlund calls the action as Billy Robinson, accompanied to the ring by WWE Hall of Famer Lord Alfred Hayes, takes on Rick Martel in Canada: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  Meeting a friend at a café in Yinchuan proves more difficult than John Cena expected, thanks to the name of the meeting place.
  
  Al Snow Hypes OVW 1,000th Episode
  FITE TV has released the following video, featuring Al Snow hyping the
  
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• New Ten Pounds Of Gold Chronicles Cody Rhodes’ NJPW Title Victory (Video)

  04-10-2018 20:43
  Photo Credit: RING OF HONOR/Joe DeFalco
  The latest episode of Ten Pounds Of Gold focuses on NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion Cody Rhodes and his latest acquired trophy, the NJPW’s IWGP United States Championship. The episode is called ‘No Walls, No Fear,’ and that is the perfect way to describe how Cody has been carrying his career. Cody has broken down so many barriers and grown the independent wrestling community to greater heights than once thought possible. While a lo
  
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• Pre-Sale Code For West Coast NXT Road Trip Events, Jerry Lawler Attends Trump Rally (Video), Brothers of Destruction

  04-10-2018 20:36
  Triple H has Tweeted the following:Get the first seats to the west coast #NXTRoadTrip before #NXTTakeOver: WarGames in#NXTSanJose – 11/15#NXTVisalia – 11/16By using the presale code NXTLIVE at https://t.co/pcQU3cSnfR … NOW! #WeAreNXT @WWENXT
  — Triple H (@TripleH) October 4, 2018Brothers of Destruction
  Ahead of WWE Super Show-Down on Saturday, WWE has released a new gallery of photos featuring The Brothers of Destruction:Take a stroll down memory lane with the BROTHERS OF
  
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• Charlotte Flair Calls Bianca Belair A Stud, Says She’s The Future

  04-10-2018 19:57
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  It undoubtedly can be stated that Charlotte Flair is currently one of the top stars in the WWE, let alone the women’s division. She is truly one of the cornerstones of the women’s evolution and the star example of with the NXT system can do. Because of this, when Charlotte speaks up about who is the future of the women’s division, it’s a safe bet that everybody should listen up.
  Recently, when speaking to GiveMeSport, Charlotte singled out
  
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• Braun Strowman’s Parents Featured In New WWE Mini-Documentary

  04-10-2018 19:09
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  WWE posted their latest episode of My Son Is A WWE Superstar this time featuring The Monster Among Men Braun Strowman. The video kicks off with a very funny visual of Strowman’s dad, Rick, volunteering to be Braun’s partner from the audience at WrestleMania 34. Braun also talks about having arguments with his parents over food when he wanted more and they wanted to cut him off. It’s a very funny documentary as all of these tend to be and they provid
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer to Appear at NWA 70 Event, New Match Announced, Trish Stratus Backs Former WWE Star For HOF

  04-10-2018 18:38
  WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus Tweeted the following:Yes, like Hall of Fame level. I got better because of her- she ushered me out of my ‘green’ phase. Forever thankful for her support and for bringing ‘the b*tch back’ – created a classic underdog story. Love her and so much respect for @Phenom_Jazz https://t.co/BrjKvkRQsB
  — Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) October 4, 2018WWE Hall of Famer to Appear at NWA 70 Event, New Match Announced
  NWA has announced WWE H
  
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• WWE Announcer Charly Caruso Lands Anchoring Job with ESPN, Is She Still With WWE?

  04-10-2018 18:16
  WWE announcer Charly Caruso has announced she has landed an anchoring job with ESPN, and as seen below, she started today. Caruso will be using her real name, Charly Arnolt for ESPN, and she noted she is not leaving WWE and will continue her announcing duties with the company:Yep, that’s @CharlyCarusoWWE on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/L1H0hR3Hpd
  — SI Wrestling (@SI_wrestling) October 4, 2018 View this post on InstagramCharly Arnolt…ESPN. WHAAAAAT!!! Been waiting my whole life to say
  
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• IMPACT Wrestling Preview For 10/4: Swann Squares Off With Sydal, oVe Promises To Deliver A Message, Johnny Impact And Austin Aries Appear

  04-10-2018 18:05
  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 live covera
  
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• Charly Caruso Appears On ESPN, ‘Battle Of The Brands’ Heads To SummerSlam (Video)

  04-10-2018 17:59
  Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage
  Charly Caruso Appears On ESPN
  WWE personality Charly Caruso (real name Charly Arnolt) appeared on ESPN this morning as an anchor during their morning broadcast. No word yet on what this means regarding her relationship with either entity:Yep, that’s @CharlyCarusoWWE on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/L1H0hR3Hpd
  — SI Wrestling (@SI_wrestling) October 4, 2018
  CHARLY CARUSO IS ON ESPN NOW pic.twitter.com/3wnmEMHqsL
  — Kyle (@TRKG12) October 4, 2018RELATED:
  
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• Full Card For Tonight’s MLW Fury Road TV Taping, Updated ROH Glory By Honor Card, Watch Tonight’s Impact Cold Open Video

  04-10-2018 17:44
  Impact Wrestling has released the above video, featuring the cold open for tonight’s episode on Pop TV.
  Full Card For Tonight’s MLW Fury Road TV Taping
  Major League Wrestling will be making its return to New York City tonight for a Fury Road TV taping at the Melrose Ballroom in Queens. Below is the advertised match card:
  -PCO vs. LA Park wit Salina de la Renta
  -Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal: Jimmy Havoc vs. Sami Callihan
  -MLW Champion Low Ki with Salina de la Renta vs.
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday On Thursday: Meij Makes Waves, More

  04-10-2018 17:25
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone & New Japan Pro Wrestling
  *Due to scheduling conflicts, this week’s New Japan Pro Wednesday is a dozen or so hours late. Apologies for the delay.
  New President Causing Backstage Tension
  As reported in the Wrestling Observer, NJPW President Harold Meij instituted an administrative culling that has caused backstage tensions. Meij became president of New Japan Pro Wrestling earlier this year, in the midst of a swell in business for the company, and set about rele
  
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• Triple H and Top WWE Stars In Australia (Photos), Matches Set for Next Week’s NXT & MYC, News On NXT UK TV Tapings

  04-10-2018 17:21
  WWE will be holding the next set of NXT UK TV tapings on October 12th and 13th, and the next set of NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University will take place on October 17th.
  Matches Set for Next Week’s NXT & MYC
  The following matches have been announced for next week’s episode of NXT:
  -WWE North American Champion Ricochet vs. Adam Cole vs. Pete Dunne-Keith Lee vs. Kona Reeves
  The following matches will air on next week’s episode of the Mae Young Classic:
  -Io Shirai vs. Z
  
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• MYC Competitor Lacey Lane Talks Training w/ The Dudleyz, Wrestling Lio Rush & Physicality In The Women’s Division

  04-10-2018 17:21
  Photo Credit: WWE
  ESPN’s KC Joyner conducted an interview with Mae Young Classic competitor Lacey Lane. The chat heavily focuses on her training with the Dudley Boyz, but she also talks about working in Mexico, her career aspirations and the growing physicality of women’s wrestling. A few quotes are below:
  Lacey Lane on her wrestling training trajectory:
  I started with the Dudley [Boyz]. That was about three years ago. I trained there for about eight months, and then I started on the
  
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• Eddie Edwards And Moose On Their Current Roles With Impact Wrestling; Watch The Cold Open To Tonight’s Impact (Video)

  04-10-2018 17:20
  Eddie Edwards And Moose On Their Current Roles
  Wrestlezone was on this week’s IMPACT Press Pass media call, and I had the chance to ask both Moose and Eddie Edwards if they’ve had to make any major adjustments in their current roles with the company.
  Moose recently turned his back on Edwards and joined a stable consisting of Austin Aries and Killer Kross, while Edwards has moved on to being a singles star after a decorated run as a tag team star:Moose: No adjustments. No adjustments
  
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• Charlotte Talks About Upping Her Game With New Crop Of Talent In WWE

  04-10-2018 16:53
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Charlotte Flair did an exclusive interview with Mirror in which she talks about the the influx of new women’s talent in WWE and how it motivates her to raise her own game. Below are a few quotes from the article:
  “What I love about the new crop of women is that I look at them and I go ‘wow, I need to up my game’.
  “We continue to hire women who seem to already be polished and who have already made it outside of WWE, and whose whole goal w
  
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• Braun Strowman On ‘My Son Is a WWE Superstar’ (Video), Most Watched WWE Network Shows, Linda McMahon Birthday

  04-10-2018 16:35
  WWE has released the above video.
  Braun Strowman’s parents reveal what it was like to raise a future Monster Among Men, the family’s softball legacy and more in WWE’s digital series My Son is a WWE Superstar.
  Linda McMahon Birthday
  Today is the 70th birthday of former WWE CEO and current Small Business Administration head Linda McMahon.
  Most Watched WWE Network Shows
  Below are the top 10 most watched WWE Network shows from last week, according to The Wrestling Observer Newslett
  
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• Footage Of Jerry Lawler In Attendance For Trump’s Presidential Rally Released (Video)

  04-10-2018 16:33
  Photo By Russell Turiak/Getty Images
  Jerry Lawler had an up close and personal view of Donald Trump’s Presidential rally in Mississippi earlier this week. This is the same rally in which the President now infamously imitated Christine Blasey Ford over the Brett Kavanaugh hearings that took place a week ago. You can see through the video taken by Commercial Appeal (h/t Pro Wrestling Sheet) that Lawler was relatively close to the action:RELATED: Triple H & WWE Superstars Meet Austra
  
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• Rusev & Lana Tip Off Paparazzi, Kacy Catanzaro Reveals Triple H Discussion (Video), NXT Coach Heading to WWN Live

  04-10-2018 16:23
  WWE has released the above video.
  In an attempt to generate buzz for their new movie, Lana and Rusev seek the attention of the paparazzi.
  Kacy Catanzaro Reveals Triple H Discussion
  WWE has also released the following Mae Young Classic fallout video.
  Showing grace in defeat, Kacy Catanzaro speaks about her incredible performance in the Mae Young Classic and her conversation with WWE COO Triple H following a tough loss to Rhea Ripley.
  
  NXT Coach Heading to WWN Live
  WWN Live has issued the
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Ready To Punch Velveteen Dream, WALTER Praises Neville For Returning To Dragon Gate, More

  04-10-2018 16:03
  WWE NXT Champion, Tommaso Ciampa shared a story from when he was a boy which he has related to his current feud with the Velveteen Dream.
  Ciampa stated that when he was a young boy he punched a child called Patrick (obviously, The Dream’s real name), and added that his reasoning was that Patrick had a face he wanted to punch, claiming that Velveteen has the same situation.In 5th grade, I was suspended for fighting.
  When the teacher asked me why I punched little Patrick, I told her “b
  
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• Lawlor & Strickland Cut Promos Before Their MLW Fury Road Match Tonight, Nick Aldis Talks NWA’s Growth

  04-10-2018 15:53
  Photo Credit: MLW
  Lawlor & Strickland Cut Promos Before Their MLW Fury Road Match Tonight
  MLW posted the following two videos on-line in hype for tonight’s match between Tom Lawlor and Shane Strickland at the promotion’s Fury Road event in New York City:
  Who is the ace of MLW? Who is the franchise? At #MLWFuryRoad this Thursday night in New York City, the questions will be answered when Filthy Tom Lawlor faces Shane “Swerve” Strickland in a fight with huge championshi
  
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• Sydal vs Swann and More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Edwards vs Moose PPV Promo, Top 5 BFG Entrances (Videos)

  04-10-2018 15:31
  Impact Wrestling has released the above video.
  Get ready for Bound for Glory by reliving the Top 5 Greatest BFG Entrances in IMPACT Wrestling History!
  Matt Sydal vs Rich Swann & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV:
  -Rich Swann vs. Matt Sydal
  -Eli Drake’s open challenge
  -AAA star Murder Clown vs. Joe Hendry
  -Kiera Hogan vs. Su Yung
  -“The Smoke Show” with Scarlett Bordeaux return
  
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• The Latest On NXT TV Possibly Moving to Two Hours, WWE Looking to Further Expand the Brand Internationally

  04-10-2018 15:23
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, with all of the added revenue coming into WWE stemming from the new television deals with FOX and NBCU, WWE is looking to expand NXT, with a major focus being to open new Performance Centers internationally and develop NXT “territories” similar to the NXT UK brand. With the goal in mind, WWE will likely be looking to lock down more available talent to NXT deals.
  In related news, with so much talent coming into NXT, there are those in WW
  
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• Sgt. Slaughter Has High Praise For Becky Lynch, Rousey Reflects On Her Fight With Ruby

  04-10-2018 15:23
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  Sgt. Slaughter Has High Praise For Becky Lynch
  WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter had very high praise to Becky Lynch on Tuesday, comparing her promo style to that of fellow Hall Of Famer, Roddy Piper:@BeckyLynchWWE The Greatest Villans Are Masters On The Mic & Can Back Up Their Words With WrestlingUR Promo’s Remind Me Of@R_Roddy_Piper
  — SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) October 3, 2018RELATED: Shawn Michaels & Triple H Both Hype Hunter’s Big
  
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• Hangman Page Reportedly Turns Down WWE Contract Offer

  04-10-2018 15:11
  According to a report by Dave Meltzer during a recent Wrestling Observer Radio installment, Bullet Club member, Hangman Page has turned down WWE.
  Meltzer claimed that Hangman Page was reportedly offered a contract during the Summer, with some speculation that it took place just weeks before ALL IN.
  The contracts of all the Bullet Club members are a hot topic in wrestling right now, something that is being played on the Being The Elite YouTube channel and during Cody Rhodes’ 10 Pounds Of Go
  
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• The Rock Shares The First Look Of ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ (Photo), Sami Zayn Takes Exception To Connor McGregor’s Hat Choice

  04-10-2018 15:05
  (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
  The Rock Shares The First Look Of ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ (Photo)
  The Rock shared the following picture of him and Jason Statham in a scene for their upcoming Fast & Furious spin-off, Hobbs & Shaw:View this post on InstagramFIRST LOOK: HOBBS & SHAW.We either gonna get along or we gonna get it on. Fuck getting alongGreat first week of shooting our Fast & Furious spin-off, “HOBBS & SHAW” with my ace @jasonstatham.We’re
  
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• Backstage News On Hulk Hogan’s Status For WWE Crown Jewel, Why WWE Has Been Trademarking Old WCW Terms

  04-10-2018 14:49
  As noted, The Saudi Arabian Sports Minister issued a Tweet recently which featured a photo of Hulk Hogan, leading to speculation that Hogan might be appearing in some fashion at the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel event in Riyadh.
  However, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Tweet was apparently a reference to Saudi Arabia’s political opponent, Qatar, getting the 2022 World Cup, and the caption in the Tweet translates to “What is this World Cup that nobody is talking ab
  
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• Sean Waltman On Possibly Working For NWA, Neville Joining Dragon Gate, His New Book, More

  04-10-2018 14:44
  During his latest X-Pac 12360 Podcast, Sean Waltman discussed possibly working with the NWA moving forwards, Neville’s return and more. Below are some highlights with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcriptions.
  On possibly working for NWA:
  “After Dave {Lagana} came on the show he mentioned to me if I was interested in participating and I put some serious thought into it. And I am just not sure right now, not that I won’t be in the future. Just like with the Battle Royal {from Al
  
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• Shawn Michaels & Triple H Both Hype Hunter’s Big Match Before SSD, Heroes Meet As Xavier Woods Continues ‘Detroit’ (Video)

  04-10-2018 14:43
  Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images
  Shawn Michaels & Triple H Both Hype Hunter’s Big Match Before SSD
  Triple H made a post promoting his “Last Time Ever” match between him and The Undertaker that’s headlining WWE Super Show-Down in Melbourne, Australia this Saturday and his corner man Shawn Michaels followed up with a warning for his old rival:The very first of many lasts you’ll see this week.The Game vs. The Deadman
  Last Time Ever. #WWESSD
  LIVE from the @MCG
  &he
  
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• WWE Super Show-Down Updates: Expected Attendance, Liv Morgan’s In-Ring Status, Bryan vs Miz News and More

  04-10-2018 14:27
  The WWE Super Show-Down event in Melbourne, Australia, takes place at 5am EST on Saturday, and below are backstage updates on the event via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
  -With WWE promoting an attendance of 70,000, the real number looks to be about 58,000 to 60,000. The Melbourne Cricket Garden, which is hosting the event, holds 100,000 fans, and if WWE manages to draw 80,000 fans it would be a legit sellout.
  -The Ronda Rousey match, as of now, is expected to feature a turn of some sor
  
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• Nikki Bella Praises The Bella Army In Australia, The Rock Shares First Look At Hobbs & Shaw, More

  04-10-2018 14:21
  The Bella Twins have arrived in Australia ahead of the Super Show-Down event and Nikki Bella was full of praise for her fans down under.
  Nikki and Brie had an appearance today to promote Saturday’s PPV and she stated that the fans were magical and that the energy was beyond electrifying. The Bellas will team up with Ronda Rousey to take on The Riott Squad at the show.View this post on InstagramWow Australian Bella Army, you were magical today! You’re energy was beyond electrifying!!
  
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• William Regal Praises Mae Young Classic Match, Kurt Angle Encourages People To Study His Match, More

  04-10-2018 13:54
  WWE NXT General Manager and wrestling veteran, William Regal gave some huge praise to a recent Mae Young Classic match on Twitter today.
  Regal stated that there are certain matches that will be watched in 20 years and will be recommended for study, claiming that the Mae Young Classic match between Mercedes Martinez and Meiko Satomura was one of them.There are certain matches that will be watched in 20 years and the people who know, understand and study the detailed art form that pure compet
  
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• Charlotte Flair Believes She Must “Up Her Game” To Stay On Top And Discusses If She’s A Veteran

  04-10-2018 13:32
  During a recent interview with The Mirror, former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair discussed the upcoming talent in WWE.
  On needing to up her game:
   “What I love about the new crop of women is that I look at them and I go ‘wow, I need to up my game’. We continue to hire women who seem to already be polished and who have already made it outside of WWE, and whose whole goal was to get to WWE.”
  “That makes me think that I need to work that muc
  
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• Johnny Gargano Believes He Is Untouchable, Bianca Belair On Nikki Cross, Drew McIntyre On The Australian Wrestling Scene

  04-10-2018 13:20
  WWE NXT Superstar, Johnny Gargano posted a tweet about what he is clear about inside the WWE ring, despite what reaction he gets.
  Gargano stated that it doesn’t matter if he gets booed or cheered, or what the fans call him the one thing he is sure about is that in the ring, he leaves his heart in there and that he is untouchable.
  You can call me whatever you want.
  Whether I win, lose or draw..Whether you cheer me or you boo me..
  My head is clear for the first time in a long time and I know
  
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• Update on Tenille Dashwood’s Injury & Original Creative Plans for ROH’s Death Before Dishonor Title Match

  04-10-2018 13:11
  As previously reported, Tenille Dashwood (formerly Emma in WWE) will be undergoing shoulder surgery to repair an injury that has been nagging at her for quite a while.
  After unsuccessfully challenging Sumie Sakai for the WOH Championship at last weekend’s ROH Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view, she made a final appearance at the following night’s television taping event to announce her injury to the fans.
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the original plan was actually
  
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• Major Update on Former ROH Champion Punishment Martinez; Has He Signed a WWE Deal?

  04-10-2018 12:53
  As previously reported, Punishment Martinez finished up with Ring of Honor this past weekend after defending the ROH World Television Championship at the company’s Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view. The next night at an ROH TV taping event, he dropped the title to Jeff Cobb in what will end up being his final match with the promotion.
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Martinez “has accepted a deal with WWE” so you can expect him to show up in NXT in the relativel
  
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• Tony Nese Talks Facing Johnny Gargano on WWE NXT, Preview Next Week’s Huge 3-Way Title Match (Video)

  04-10-2018 12:46
  NXT North American Title Preview
  Next week on WWE NXT fans will be treated to an incredible triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship, as Ricochet puts his newly won gold on the line for the second time, against both Adam Cole and WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne. Check out a preview for the bout above.
  Tony Nese Talks NXT Appearance
  In case you missed it, Tony Nese took a night off from 205 Live to make a special appearance at Full Sail University for WWE NXT. Great news – he
  
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• Toni Storm Is Overcome With Emotion After Her Win, Mercedes Martinez Comments After Losing To Meiko Satomura

  04-10-2018 12:38
  Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE
  Toni Storm Is Overcome With Emotion After Her Win
  Toni Storm beat Hiroyo Matsumoto in the second round of the Mae Young Classic on last night’s episode. She was later interviewed backstage:
  Toni Storm talks about getting one step closer to accomplishing her dream of competing at WWE Evolution.RELATED: Extended Highlights From Mercedes Martinez Vs Meiko Satomura, Toni Storm Vs Hiroyo Matsumoto
  Mercedes Martinez Comments After Losing To Meiko S
  
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• Michael Cole Praises Renee Young & Beth Phoenix for WWE MYC; Talks Making History w/ Women on Commentary

  04-10-2018 11:46
  Michael Cole, the long-time voice of WWE, caught up with cameras for an interview behind-the-scenes of the ongoing Mae Young Classic tournament.
  Outside of his duties on Monday Night Raw, Cole actually heads up WWE”s broadcast endeavors and is responsible for the various commentary booths across all the company’s different shows. This summer he had the chance to sit down with both Renee Young and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix to record the entirety of the 2018 Mae Young Classic, sav
  
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• Extended Highlights From Mercedes Martinez Vs Meiko Satomura, Toni Storm Vs Hiroyo Matsumoto

  04-10-2018 11:22
  Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE
  Mercedes Martinez and Meiko Satomura tore the house down on last night’s episode of the Mae Young Classic, putting on an instant classic. Satomura ended up winning the match and WWE’s YouTube channel posted the following highlights:
  Two of the tournament’s most respected and battle-tested competitors face off in an amazing Second-Round showdown.RELATED: Extended Highlights From Lacey Lane Vs Taynara Conti, Kacy Catanzaro Vs Rhea R
  
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