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• NJPW Going After Popular GIF Makers On Twitter

  18-10-2018 23:53
  Photo by New Japan Pro-Wrestling/Getty Images
  A lot of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s best matches have grown in popularity due to social media, but that might not happen in the future. The company is now going after popular pro wrestling GIF makers on Twitter. Both @MrLARIATO and @BulletClubItal received copyright reports due to posting GIFs of the latest Power Struggle event. In fact, the latter user was even suspended from Twitter due to it.
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• Booker T Open To Wresting Another WWE Match

  18-10-2018 23:52
  “I’d Do It In A Heartbeat”
  – Booker T recently caught up with Sports Illustrated and spoke about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  “I can tell you, if WWE asked me to come back and do a match, I’d do it in a heartbeat,” said Booker, who returned to WWE on Tuesday night to call the New Day’s tag team defense against The Bar on SmackDown 1000. “Preparation is the only luck I’ve ever had in my career, and if they as
  
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• Two WWE Stars Visit Injured Sami Zayn, WWE Now Highlights Ronda Rousey’s Bella Taunts

  18-10-2018 23:50
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  Two WWE Stars Visit Injured Sami Zayn
  Sami Zayn received a boost last night, as he was visited by WWE stars Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins while the Underdog from the Underground continues to rehab his injury.Had a great visit from some great friends last night! pic.twitter.com/9AhcfG88Ys
  — Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) October 18, 2018RELATED: What Raw Roster Member Does Sami Zayn Think Is Highly Underrated?
  WWE Now Highlights Ronda Rousey’s Bella Taunts
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• WZ Daily LIVE Today At 5pm CST; Is WWE Launching A New Brand?

  18-10-2018 23:33
  Here is a clip from yesterday’s WZ Daily covering the big tease of Batista vs. Triple H and if we could see it at WrestleMania
  WZ DAILY streams LIVE on Facebook right around 5pm CST Monday-Thursday where 101 WKQX’s Kevin Kellam and the WrestleZone team take on the wrestling topics of the day, answer your questions as they pop up on screen, and much more fun.
  Today’s show has a lot to cover with the Deadline report about the financials related to the WWE Crown Je
  
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• Update On Shane McMahon’s WWE Status

  18-10-2018 23:32
  Photo Credit: Bleacher Report
  Shane McMahon returned to WWE television for the first time in several months at SmackDown 1000. This wasn’t just a one-off appearance, though, as the SmackDown Live commissioner will soon be back to being a regular fixture on WWE programming. PWInsider is reporting that McMahon will be working alongside SmackDown Live General Manager Paige in the weeks to come and will be used in storylines.
  The son of Vince McMahon was included in a memorable feud earli
  
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• MLW Make Two New Signings

  18-10-2018 23:25
  Photo Credit: Pierre Carl Ouellet
  As reported by PWInsider, Major League Wrestling has signed PCO aka Pierre Carl Oulette as well as Richard Holliday. Below is confirmation from MLW of PCO’s next big mammoth match that will go down at their Chicago debut.
  RELATED: MLW Previews Fightland Show In Chicago (Video)PCO VS BRODY KING NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH SIGNED FOR MLW’S CHICAGO TV TAPING NOVEMBER 8 
   
  CHICAGO –Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today
  
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• Three WWE NXT Stars Released From Developmental Deals, WWE Expected To Launch NXT Germany Brand

  18-10-2018 23:24
  Throwing In The Towel?
  – According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Tian Bing, Jason Cheng and Gabriel Ealy have been released from their developmental deals with the company.
  Bing’s most notable match came at WrestleMania 33 when he competed in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.More: Shelton Benjamin Congratulates Mia Yim On NXT Contract, Toni Storm Feels PressureGoing Global
  WWE officials are said to be heavily considering the launch of a new regional brand, reportedly
  
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• Kevin Owens Injury Timeline Update – Out For The Rest Of 2018

  18-10-2018 23:13
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Kevin Owens just had double knee surgery, so it’s no surprise that he’ll be out longer than expected. Just how long the former WWE Universal Champion is out for remains to be seen, but we now have a better timeline thanks to the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio (subscription required). The latest Kevin Owens injury update revealed that he’ll be out for the rest of 2018 (which isn’t much of a surprise).
  Dave Meltzer reported
  
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• PHOTO: Newest WWE Performance Center Class Feat. Matt Riddle, Chelsea Green, Punishment Martinez & More

  18-10-2018 23:04
  WWE has officially announced the newest class of WWE Performance Center recruits in a photo sent out Thursday – one that is rapidly making its way across the internet.
  The list includes former UFC fighter Matt Riddle, former Knockouts Champions Mia Yim and Chelsea Green, Luis Martinez (aka former ROH World TV Champion Punishment Martinez), Humberto Carrillo, Daniel Vidot and Jordan Omogbehin.
  While not as high profile as some of the others, Humberto is actually a third generation wrestler
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa Criticises NXT Graphic, New Images Of Performance Center Recruits

  18-10-2018 22:55
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Tommaso Ciampa Criticises NXT Graphic
  NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa is a hard man to please, and he certainly wasn’t happy with not being placed in the middle of the graphic for the upcoming Madison Square Garden tag team match.Dear atWWENXT,
  The Champ is insulted by this graphic.1) Place CIAMPA front and center.2) Where the hell is Goldie (aka MY NXT Title)???
  3) Stop. Disrespecting. The. Champ. pic.twitter.com/361thR4Vjp
  — BLACKHEART (@ProjectCiampa) Octo
  
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• NJPW Eyeing Several WWE Stars Once Their Contracts Are Up

  18-10-2018 22:54
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  New Japan Pro-Wrestling will look at bringing back some of the talent they’ve lost over the past few years to WWE. According to Dave Meltzer on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio (subscription required) episode, the company will attempt to bring back Shinsuke Nakamura, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. All three of the stars, along with AJ Styles, left NJPW back in early 2016 for WWE. They’re all said to have signed three-year contracts, so
  
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• John Cena Becomes ‘New York Times’ Best Selling Author, Mandy Rose In ‘My Daughter Is A WWE Superstar” (Video)

  18-10-2018 22:33
  Cena Back On Top
  – WWE Superstar John Cena’s new children’s book, Elbow Grease, came in at number one on the New York Times Children’s Best Sellers List.
  “A truly surreal moment,” wrote Cena on Twitter after finding out the news. “#ElbowGrease is a @nytimes #1 Best Seller! Thank you to everyone who made this a reality. Incredibly proud of this story and what it means for audiences of ALL ages and absolutely thrilled to be able to share it.”
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• Betting Odds For WWE Evolution Battle Royal Revealed

  18-10-2018 22:24
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  As seen on Sky Bet, the betting odds for the WWE Evolution Battle Royal have been revealed. The match will include a mixture of main roster stars and returning legends, with a potential championship match at being stake. Some fans have actually criticised the inclusion of this match at the pay-per-view, with the main complaint being that it feels very thrown together in comparison to some of the other bouts which are receiving more attention.
  RELATED: The Bel
  
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• Fans Went To Pornhub For Their WWE Fix During YouTube Outage

  18-10-2018 22:23
  YouTube was down across the globe for over an hour on October 16, and the outage left the internet confused. Where would the world go for their entertainment? Well, it turns out the answer was Pornhub. The popular porn streaming site saw a 21% overall increase in traffic during the outage, which means millions of additional viewers.
  So, sure a lot of people were enjoying some adult entertainment but how does it relate to WWE? Well, Pornhub (this blog is safe for work believe it or not) released
  
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• Backstage Update On Shane McMahon’s WWE Status, Braun Stroman Featured In ‘My Son is a WWE Superstar’ (Video)

  18-10-2018 22:13
  Here Comes The Money
  – According to PWInsider, Shane McMahon’s recent appearance at SmackDown 1000 was his un-official return to WWE storylines.He’s reportedly being worked into company storylines and will be appearing more on SmackDown in the future weeks to come.
  WATCH: Vince McMahon Reunites w/ Shane & Stephanie on Smackdown 1000
  Monster Among Men
  – Check out the following video, as Braun Strowman’s parents reveal what it was like to raise a future a beast, a
  
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• Nikki Bella On Training For Ronda Rousey, Saving Her Best Performance For Evolution, Wanting To Change Wrestling

  18-10-2018 21:51
  Ready For Ronda?
  – The Bella Sisters recently spoke with Refinery29 to help promote the upcoming WWE Evolution pay-per-view on October 28th, check out the highlights below:
  On wanting change and what Evolution represents:
  “I’ve been with the company for almost 12 years and, since day one, I’ve wanted a change for the women here, … [Evolution] represents the barriers that we’ve broken together as women. It’s the perfect time to have a comeback.”
  On
  
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• Titus O’Neil Named Chairman Of Bowl Executive Committee

  18-10-2018 20:49
  Big Announcement
  – The following press release announces Titus O’Neil has been selected as Chairman of Bowl Executive Committee:
  WWE SUPERSTAR TITUS O’NEIL NAMED CHAIRMAN OF BOWL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  October 17, 2018
  Bowl Game Announces Partnership with Bullard Family Foundation
  TAMPA, Fla. (October 17, 2018) – The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl announced today it has selected WWE superstar Titus O’Neil (Thaddeus Bullard) to serve as its Chairman of the Bowl Executiv
  
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• The Bella Twins Talk Their Return, Evolution & Training

  18-10-2018 20:38
  Photo by Steve Zak Photography/FilmMagic
  Refinery 29 recently spoke to The Bella Twins about WWE Evolution, why now is the perfect time to come back, training, and more. Below are some highlights.
  The Bellas On WWE Evolution:
  “[Evolution] represents the barriers that we’ve broken together as women,” Nikki says. “It’s the perfect time to have a comeback.” Brie agrees, adding that they’ve spent their decade-plus career watching these changes gradually unfo
  
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• William Regal Reveals Huge Match Set For MSG House Show, Ronda Rousey Goes Off On “Do Nothing Bellas” (Video)

  18-10-2018 20:32
  Post Christmas Special
  – WWE’s annual post-Christmas show at Madison Square Garden will now feature a special 5-On-5 Tag Team match. In the video below, NXT General Manager William Regal revealed that Johnny Gargano, Ricochet, Pete Dunne, Aleister Black & Velveteen Dream will battle Tommaso Ciampa and The Undisputed ERA.
  The event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 26th, at the world’s most famous arena, New York City’s Madison Square Garden.More: Undisputed Era Mad
  
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• Toni Storm Predicts Future Of Women’s Division, Being Tougher Than The Guys, Headlining WrestleMania Next, More

  18-10-2018 20:16
  Toni Storm Comments
  – WWE NXT star Toni Storm recently participated in a interview with ESPN.com and spoke about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On possibly headlining WrestleMania down the road:
  It’s strange because I can never figure out time frames in wrestling, because things can be the same for such a long time and then suddenly things change. This could all happen in a year or it could happen in 10 years. Wrestling is so unpredictable, I find. What&rsq
  
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• Huge NXT Match Signed For MSG House Show, My Daughter Is A Superstar: Mandy Rose (Video)

  18-10-2018 19:56
  Design / Layout Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Huge NXT Match Signed For MSG House Show
  WWE’s yearly post-Christmas show at Madison Square Garden will be getting a dose of the yellow-rope revolution, as a huge 5-On-5 Tag Team bout courtesy of NXT has been made official for December 26. It will be Pete Dunne, Johnny Gargano, Ricochet, Velveteen Dream, and Aleister Black vs. The Undisputed ERA and Tommaso Ciampa. Of course, cards are always subject to change, but this is phenomenal for NYC fans
  
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• WWE Reveals Newest WWE Performance Center Recruits, Complete List >>

  18-10-2018 19:50
  Who Made The Cut?
  – WWE officially announced the newest class of WWE Performance Center recruits. The list will include Matt Riddle, Mia Yim, Chelsea Green, Humberto Carrillo, Luis Martinez, Daniel Vidot and Jordan Omogbehin.
  Check out the official announcement:
  Matt Riddle, Mia Yim, Chelsea Green among WWE Performance Center’s newest recruitsFrom one of NXT’s most highly publicized signings of all time to a 7-foot-3 giant, the WWE Performance Center’s newest roster membe
  
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• Pro Wrestling Legend Dick Slater Passes Away, WWE Comments

  18-10-2018 19:38
  Dick Slater Passes Away
  – WWE announced that wrestling legend Dick Slater passed away at the age of 67, the following statement was issued on his passing:
  Dick Slater passes away
  WWE is saddened to learn that Dick Slater has passed away at age 67.
  Slater was a prolific competitor during the 1970s and 1980s in Georgia Championship Wrestling, Mid-South Wrestling and Mid-Atlantic Wrestling, where he teamed with WWE Hall of Famer Bob Orton and had a memorable rivalry with WWE Hall of Famer Jak
  
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• Toni Storm On The Women’s Evolution, Women Potentially Headlining WrestleMania & More

  18-10-2018 19:28
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Toni Storm is one of the semifinalists of the Mae Young Classic and an absolute standout in the women’s division. Toni was interviewed about the women’s evolution by ESPN and she had a lot to say about the potential for growth in the division and the progression so far. Below are some highlights.
  On Starting To Wrestle At 13:
  It was mainly matches, but when I was 14 or 15 I did loads of hardcore matches and stuff like that. I wrestled with the guys most of the time,
  
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• Matt Riddle, Chelsea Green, Punishment Martinez Among New Class Of WWE Performance Center Recruits

  18-10-2018 19:21
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  WWE issued the following, announcing the latest class of recruits at the WWE Performance Center:
  From one of NXT’s most highly publicized signings of all time to a 7-foot-3 giant, the WWE Performance Center’s newest roster members reported for orientation this week at WWE’s training facility in Orlando, Fla.
  The group of seven, headlined by former wrestling champion Matt Riddle, features standouts from the U.S. and international independent scenes,
  
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• Billy Corgan On The Growth Of Pro Wrestling, NWA 70 & NWA’s Future

  18-10-2018 18:40
  Photo Credit: NWA
  When it was first announced that Billy Corgan purchased the National Wrestling Alliance, it was met with great confusion and overall dismissal. However, in the time since, the NWA has experienced a complete resurgence due to great experiments like the Ten Pounds Of Gold web series, involvement in All In, and A crew of people who believe in the philosophy that the NWA was founded on back in the late 40s that a singular champion traveling from prestigious territory to territory i
  
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• New Japan Pro Wednesday on Thursday (10/18) Super Jr. Tag League

  18-10-2018 17:38
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone & New Japan Pro Wrestling
  NJPW Interfering With GIF Accounts
  Various Twitter accounts associated with making and sharing GIFs of New Japan Pro Wrestling have been reporting that they are receiving copyright notifications from the wrestling company. Popular GIF maker Mr. Lariato mentioned that he’d received many copyright notifications, while GIF maker Italo Santana found his account (@BulletClubIta) suspended. Reactions to GIFs vary from company to company, an
  
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• Tessa Blanchard On Austin Aries’ Bound For Glory Exit, If She Feels Like It Was Disrespectful To The Locker Room

  18-10-2018 17:36
  Photo Credit: WrestleZone, All In Press Conference
  Thanks to Himanshu D for the following: 
  IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Champion Tessa Blanchard joined Dave Lagreca and Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio to discuss her thoughts on Bound For Glory, the controversial ending with Austin Aries, her family history leading her to the business and more. You can read a few transcribed highlights and watch the full interview below:
  On what she thought about the Austin Aries controversy:
  I agree
  
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• NXT TakeOver WarGames Main Event Revealed, Notable Name Returning To Action *Spoilers*

  18-10-2018 17:33
  The NXT TakeOver WarGames main event is set as General Manager William Regal announced that The War Raiders, Pete Dunne and Ricochet will take on Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong and a returning Bobby Fish in a War Games match when the event takes over Survivor Series weekend in Los Angeles, CA. Fellow Undisputed Era member Roderick Strong shared in his excitement for the in-ring return of Bobby Fish:View this post on InstagramWelcome back @thebobbyfish! It’s offi
  
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• Main Event For NXT WarGames II Revealed, Notable Name Returning To Action *Spoilers*

  18-10-2018 17:33
  On an upcoming episode of NXT, General Manager William Regal announced that The War Raiders, Pete Dunne and Ricochet will take on Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong and a returning Bobby Fish in a War Games match when NXT TakeOver: WarGames II takes over Survivor Series weekend in Los Angeles, CA. Fellow Undisputed Era member Roderick Strong shared in his excitement for the in-ring return of Bobby Fish:View this post on InstagramWelcome back @thebobbyfish! It’s official&helli
  
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• Dick Slater Passes Away At The Age Of 67

  18-10-2018 17:10
  It is being reported that legendary territory wrestler Dick Slater has passed away at the age of 67.
  Slater wrestled for several promotions during his 20+ year career including different runs for promotions such as Georgia Championship Wrestling, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Mid-South Wrestling, WCW and a brief stint with WWE.
  Among others, Slater had held NWA‘s United States Title, the NWA Television Title and the WCW Tag Team Championships with The Barbarian. It’s currentl
  
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• Another WWE Hall Of Famer Is Set To Appear At Evolution *Spoiler*

  18-10-2018 16:55
  Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Feld Entertainment
  PWInsider is reporting that Madusa (aka: Alundra Blayze) will be appearing at Evolution on October 28th. Madusa was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2015. She joins fellow Hall Of Famer Ivory and Molly Holly as notable WWE alumni scheduled to be apart of the landmark PPV.
  You can read PWInsider‘s write-up by going here.
  RELATED: WWE Hall Of Famer & Another Popular Name Set To Appear At Evolution *Spoiler*Bianca Belair Dako
  
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• Nicholas Trolls The Bar On Tag Title Win, Aiden English Posts Shoulder Bruise After Rusev Attack

  18-10-2018 16:17
  Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images
  Nicholas Trolls The Bar On Tag Title Win
  Sheamus and Cesaro may have won the Smackdown Tag Team Titles at Smackdown 1000, but their is still someone who has The Bar‘s number. Nicholas from WrestleMania 34 went on Twitter to send the two champs his regards:Congratulations to @WWESheamus and @WWECesarofor winning the @WWE SmackDown Tag Team Titles!!#SD1000 couldn’t do it at Mania…just saying. pic.twitter.com/4vONNxW9vs
  — Nicholas (@WWE
  
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• Watch: Lana Tries Out Several New Looks, Nia Jax Confronted By Total Divas, Lana Dyes Her Hair Pink

  18-10-2018 16:05
  WWE has uploaded several new videos to its YouTube channel promoting this weeks episode of Total Divas, including several clips of Lana.
  Lana Tries Out Several New LooksIn the first new video, WWE SmackDown Live star, Lana is trying out several different looks in order to stand out, with various wigs being put on as you can see above.
  Nia Jax Confronted By Total Divas
  In another video, Nia Jax was confronted by several members of the Total Dias cast after she had made them move things to her new
  
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• The Saudi Arabia Controversy Could Cost WWE $16 Million

  18-10-2018 15:58
  WWE has found themselves embroiled in controversy after it was found journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered at the consulate in Istanbul. With no announcement yet of Crown Jewel being taken out of Saudi Arabia, Dade Hayes of Deadline has an article up revealing the details of what pulling out of the Saudi Arabia deal could cost WWE in 2019. Below are quotes from the article:
  Eric Handler of MKM Partners maintains a buy rating on the stock, with a 12-month price target of $95. It close
  
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• Shelton Benjamin Congratulates Mia Yim On NXT Contract, Toni Storm Feels Pressure, More

  18-10-2018 15:53
  WWE SmackDown Live Superstar, Shelton Benjamin has congratulated his close friend, Mia Yim on her new WWE NXT contract which was announced yesterday.
  Benjamin congratulated Yim on her contract and stated that it is about long overdue, adding that he is happy for her and that he now gets to give her hell every day.Congratulations lil sis, you’re long overdue and I’m so happy for you….now I can give you hell every day https://t.co/SOCZqwMPHM
  — Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb
  
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• Chris Jericho’s Family Helps Florida Residents After Hurricane Michael

  18-10-2018 15:34
  Photo Credit: Getty, Livewire Music Awards
  Chris Jericho recently posted the following on his Instagram account, revealing he and his family took the time to team with Kari Wagner and God’s Pit Crew of Danville, VA to help support the people of North Florida impacted by Hurricane Michael.
  The hurricane made landfall last weekend as a Category 4 storm near the Florida panhandle. According to CNN, it is responsible for at least 32 deaths across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and as fa
  
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• Titus O’Neil Named Executive Committee Chairman For NCAA Football Bowl Game

  18-10-2018 15:33
  Photo by John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images
  The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl game issued the following press release, announcing Titus O’Neil has been named Chairman of Bowl Executive Committee:
  WWE SUPERSTAR TITUS O’NEIL NAMED CHAIRMAN OF BOWL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  October 17, 2018
  Bowl Game Announces Partnership with Bullard Family Foundation
  TAMPA, Fla. (October 17, 2018) – The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl announced today it has selected WWE superstar Titu
  
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• Matt Hardy Talks About Working Against The Undertaker, Attitude Stars Taking Top Spots, More

  18-10-2018 15:27
  WWE legend Matt Hardy recently spoke with Jim Ross for his podcast, discussing Attitude Era stars taking top spots on today’s shows.
  On old wrestlers taking top spots:
  “I think the majority of the people that are there are taught to survive. You have to look at it as a business and when it’s all said and done it will be good for business. There is going to be the frustrated internet fan and I get that, there is nothing wrong with it, but when I came back to WWE and I was w
  
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• Cody Rhodes Gives WWE Star Advice, Zach Gowen Praises Vince, Major Wrestling Figure Podcast Gets Pins

  18-10-2018 15:08
  Cody Rhodes has taken the wrestling world by storm since walking away from WWE and he had some advice for another struggling WWE Superstar.
  Tyler Breeze tweeted asking that an opportunity has to come at some point, right? Yet Cody responded shutting that idea down by saying no, giving Breeze the advice that he needs to go out and seize it.No. You have to go out and seize it friend. https://t.co/HHuQHH7D9N
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) October 16, 2018Zach Gowen Praises Vince
  Former one-
  
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• Beretta Claims He Is A Better Wrestler Than Cody Rhodes, Challenges Him To IWGP United States Championship Match

  18-10-2018 14:57
  During a backstage interview at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Super Junior Tag League, Beretta claimed he is a better wrestler than Cody Rhodes.
  “I got something that has been bothering me since 2010, when I was in a different company as a young boy”, Beretta revealed. “Cody Rhodes beat me on their TV show in about two minutes. It was eight years ago, and it has bothered me for eight years because I knew then and I know now that I am a better wrestler than Cody Rhodes. It&rsq
  
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• Hear Matt Riddle’s New NXT Theme (Video), Xavier Woods Finishes A Game On UpUpDownDown

  18-10-2018 14:45
  Design / Layout Credit: Bill Pritchard
  Hear Matt Riddle’s New NXT Theme (Video)
  Matt Riddle has gotten a new theme from NXT as user C. Ross recorded a video of “The Super King Of Bros” making his way to the ring in Full Sail. (h/t to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet)Thoughts on Matt Riddle’s new theme?pic.twitter.com/zbOBE8uTV7
  — Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) October 18, 2018RELATED: NXT Superstar Makes His Debut At TV Tapings (SPOILER)
  Xavier Woods Finishes A Game On Up
  
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• Jerry Lawler Claims WWE Crown Jewel Should Still Go Ahead, Triple H Shares His Hectic Schedule, More

  18-10-2018 14:35
  WWE Hall Of Famer, Jerry Lawler has been the latest name to back WWE’s decision to still run the WWE Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia. The King recently spoke with Bill Apter regarding the controversial event and you can see his comments below, with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcriptions.
  “I think it’s good in the fact that it is helping bring about change,” said Lawler. “I think that eventually if we keep going, that women will be allowed to go.”
  Lawler c
  
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• Jerry Lynn Gets A Twitter Account As First Episode Of ‘Front Row Material’ Is Recorded, MLW To Debut ‘Fright Night’ Next Week

  18-10-2018 14:30
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Jerry Lynn Goes On Twitter, ‘Front Row Material’ Is Recorded
  ECW Original Jerry Lynn has joined the Twitter-verse in light of his upcoming podcast with Mikey Whipwreck set to launch. From Philly crowd chaos to in-ring action, Front Row Material will cover all the ongoings of the classic ECW days and both Mikey Whipwreck and host Mike Freland revealed that the first episode has been recorded.I know I said I would never have Twitter. “Sorry I
  
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• Several Backstage Notes From WWE SmackDown 1000, Original Planned Opening Segment, More

  18-10-2018 14:19
  Several backstage notes from WWE SmackDown 1000 are now available, including what the originally planned opening segment was.
  The opening segment for the show was actually scheduled to be the WWE World Cup Qualifier between Shinsuke Nakamura and the returning Rey Mysterio, but shuffling around in the final few hours saw the Truth TV segment be brought in.
  PWInsider.com has reported that The Undertaker’s segment was always planned to be the final segment and was originally planned to be muc
  
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• Aleister Black Claims There Shall Be No Remorse, Rhea Ripley On Tegan Nox’s Injury, Flash Morgan Webster Note

  18-10-2018 14:07
  After making his return to WWE NXT last night for the first time since his injury/attack angle, Aleister Black has promised no remorse.
  The former NXT Champion returned during the main event and confronted Nikki Cross, demanding to know who attacked him. Cross then whispered in his ear and Black was visibly angry about whatever he got told.
  Black then posted on Twitter that forgiveness is for those who fear death and that there shall be no remorse for whoever attacked him. For those who cannot w
  
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• Watch: Heartbreaking Video Of Tegan Nox Backstage After MYC Injury, Nox Comments

  18-10-2018 13:53
  After last night’s Mae Young Classic Quarter-Final episode, WWE has posted a heartbreaking video of Tegan Nox backstage following the injury.
  Nox was legitimately injured during her Quarter-Final match against Rhea Ripley, suffering some major injuries to her knee including; a torn MCL & LCL, a torn ACL, both meniscus’, bone contusions and a second fracture on her left tibia.
  The match was immediately stopped by the official, with Ripley being awarded the victory whilst Nox
  
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• Sami Zan Claims Bo Dallas Is Underrated, Roderick Strong Comments On Bobby Fish’s Return, More

  18-10-2018 13:41
  Whilst he might currently be out injured, former NXT Champion and WWE Superstar, Sami Zayn has given some praise to Bo Dallas.
  The WWE Network shared a clip from an NXT match in 2013 when Zayn went one on one with Dallas for the NXT Championship and Zayn responded by claiming that Dallas is highly underrated.Bo Dallas is highly underrated. https://t.co/pax9reYEBB
  — Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) October 16, 2018Roderick Strong On Bobby Fish’s Return
  Last night Bobby Fish made his return on WW
  
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• Team WWE vs Team NXT In UpUpDownDown; Lana Dyes Her Hair Pink (Video)

  18-10-2018 12:37
  Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images
  Team WWE vs Team NXT In UpUpDownDown
  A host of WWE Superstars, namely Seth Rollins, Cesaro, Xavier Woods, Tyler Breeze and Ruby Riott all showed up at NXT after the tapings on Wednesday, to film for a UpUpDownDown segment featuring Team WWE vs Team NXT in League of Legends, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet.
  Team NXT comprised of Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano, Shayna Baszler and Dakota Kai.UpUpDownDown is hosting a video game thing. WWE vs NXT. 🤷‍♂
  
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• Tegan Nox Reveals Full Extent Of Horrific Knee Injury

  18-10-2018 12:16
  Photo Credit: WWE
  Tegan Nox, who injured her knee while executing a suicide dive during her Mae Young Classic Quarterfinal match against Rhea Ripley, took to Twitter after the fact and revealed the full extent of her injury in a lengthy post.
  You can see her injuring her knee in this video that the WWE posted to their Youtube channel:In the backstage area, while Nox was being treated by the medical team on hand, Triple H gave her words of encouragement and saw her off to the hospital as you can
  
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