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• John Cena Talks WWE Films Learning Curve

  27-12-2018 23:52
  John Cena recently sat down with Gorilla Position, ahead of his new film Bumblebee. During the conversation, Cena touched on how his time working with WWE Films required far more patience than his work in the ring. The former-WWE Champion said that going from the “instant gratification” of the ring, to the far-slower film sets of The Marine or 12 Rounds took a lot of getting used to.
  Transcription via Robert Gunier at WrestlingINC.com
  “In the realm of like The Marine, 12 Rounds
  
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• 70 Great Photos Of Goldberg, Tommaso Ciampa Gets Honest Ahead Of Takeover

  27-12-2018 23:44
  Who's next?
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• WZ DAILY RETURNS LIVE @ 5PM CST: Mustafa Ali Rises, New Era WWE Smacks McMahon’s Face, and More

  27-12-2018 23:41
  It's a packed show!
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• WZ DAILY Podcast: Mustafa Ali Rises, New Era WWE Smacks McMahon’s Face, and More

  27-12-2018 23:41
  It's a packed show!
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• Enzo Amore On Crashing Survivor Series: ‘I Knew Vince Would Hate It But Would Respect The F**k Out Of It’

  27-12-2018 23:38
  On Lisa kicking him out: "It was the most intimate moment I had with a woman in years."
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• Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame Announces New Inductees

  27-12-2018 23:28
  According to the Wrestling Observer, The Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame in Wichita Falls, TX announced a slew of new inductees. Charlie Fox & Baron Michele Leon will be the pre-television era inductees. The other inductees include Lord James Blears, Abdullah The Butcher, Owen Hart, Ron Garvin, Bob Roop, Gori Gurrero, Anne Laverne, Beverly Shade, Referee Johnny “Red Shoes” Duggan, and the Dennis Condrey-Randy Rose-Bobby Eaton version of the Midnight Express.
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• Christmas Eve RAW Does Lowest Rating Of The Year

  27-12-2018 23:00
  According to Showbuzz Daily, WWE’s Christmas Eve edition of Monday Night RAW was watched by an average 1.775 million viewers (1.752 in the first hour, 1.789 in the second, and 1.784 in the final hour). This marks the lowest rating for Monday Night RAW all year, down from an average of 2.547 million last week.The last time WWE Monday Night RAW aired on Christmas Eve, the episode drew an average of 3.14 million viewers. The show (taped the week prior) was notable for featuring the announceme
  
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• All 44 Title Changes In WWE In 2018, 5 Best WWE Superstars On Social Media This Year

  27-12-2018 22:59
  What a year.
  The post All 44 Title Changes In WWE In 2018, 5 Best WWE Superstars On Social Media This Year appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• John Cena Watches NXT 10-Man Tag Match At MSG

  27-12-2018 22:27
  Footage has surfaced from last night’s WWE Live Event in Madison Square Garden, in which John Cena is seen watching the entrances of the NXT Superstars that made their Madison Square Garden debuts. Cena reportedly hung around to watch the match, that featured Pete Dunne, Ricochet, Aleister Black, Matt Riddle & Velveteen Dream getting the win over Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa.
  Footage via @WWEDemonDiva on Twitter.John Cena watching
  
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• RAW Viewership Falls Under 2 Million On Christmas Eve, A New Low Mark

  27-12-2018 22:22
  As expected, views are down during the holidays.
  The post RAW Viewership Falls Under 2 Million On Christmas Eve, A New Low Mark appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Mandy Rose Set For Possible Push In 2019

  27-12-2018 22:08
  According to The Wrestling Observer, Vince McMahon is very high on the idea of pushing Mandy Rose. While no plans are set in stone, The Observer described the situation as similar to last year’s push for Lana. Rose is currently in a feud with Naomi, that could possibly feature Naomi teaming up with a partner to take on Rose and Sonya Deville. With the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships announced recently, it is also possible that Deville & Rose will be heavily pushed in that divi
  
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• Eric Bischoff Talks The Shockmaster, His WCW Schedule, And Planning Storylines In Advance

  27-12-2018 21:59
  "People still remember [the Shockmaster's debut]."
  The post Eric Bischoff Talks The Shockmaster, His WCW Schedule, And Planning Storylines In Advance appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Sean Waltman Pays Tribute To Chyna On Her Birthday

  27-12-2018 21:54
  Sean Waltman took to Twitter to pay tribute to former-WWE Intercontinental Champion Chyna, on what would’ve been her 49th birthday. Waltman & Chyna (real name Joanie Laurer) have a long history, first in D-Generation X, and then later as a couple. Waltman described her as the “magic ingredient in the DX recipe,” while sharing a photo collage that included Laurer with the Intercontinental Championship, as well as wrestling Masahiro Chono in the Tokyo Dome for NJPW. Laurer pa
  
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• Konnan Is Ready For ‘The Comeback’ In 2019

  27-12-2018 21:54
  K-Dawg wants to give his fans a proper farewell.
  The post Konnan Is Ready For ‘The Comeback’ In 2019 appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• ProWrestling.com 2018 Year-End Awards: Best On The Mic

  27-12-2018 21:51
  2018 Year-End AwardsAnnouncer of the Year
  Best on the Mic
  Breakout Star of the Year
  Tag Team of the Year
  The winner of the 2018 Best on the Mic award has a dope scarf, a whole lot of money, drives around in nicer cars than we could ever dream of, and most importantly, is definitely better than all of us — and we know it.
  Ladies and gentlemen, the true unbeaten MLW World Middleweight Champion, and the best damn promo in the business today, Mr. Maxwell Jacob Friedman!
  We reached out to MJF t
  
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• Beer City Bruiser Re-Signs With ROH, Frontline Wrestling Announces Replacement For Travis Banks

  27-12-2018 21:29
  It’s still Mouth Punching Time in ROH!
  The post Beer City Bruiser Re-Signs With ROH, Frontline Wrestling Announces Replacement For Travis Banks appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Jonathan Gresham Pulled From Recent Ring Of Honor Tapings

  27-12-2018 21:17
  According to The Wrestling Observer, Jonathan Gresham was pulled from recent TV tapings in Philadelphia. Gresham was reportedly pulled, after he left the Final Battle PPV early. Gresham was scheduled to help Jay Lethal during Lethal’s match with Cody, but was no where to be found when the time came. He was scheduled for two matches the following night, but was pulled from the tapings after he was over an hour late to the arena. He watched the taping from the back, but his missed run-in and
  
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Announces He’s Re-Signed With NJPW Ahead Of Wrestle Kingdom

  27-12-2018 20:57
  Go Ace!
  The post Hiroshi Tanahashi Announces He’s Re-Signed With NJPW Ahead Of Wrestle Kingdom appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Angel o Demonio Faces 60-Day Suspension For Brick Throwing Incident

  27-12-2018 20:39
  The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Angel o Demonio has been suspended by the wrestling & professional boxing commission in Mexico. The 60-day suspension stems from an incident in which Demonio threw a cinder block at wrestler El Cuervo back in November, and will end on 1/18. Angel o Demonio was originally suspended indefinitely. Demonio is not banned from taking bookings outside of Mexico, with many advertising the cinderblock incident. El Cuervo underwent surgery after being hit with
  
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• Alicia Atout On Building Trust With Fans, AMBY’s Origins, Advice From Nardwuar The Human Serviette About Nerves (Exclusive)

  27-12-2018 20:30
  The Interview Queen talks to Wrestlezone
  The post Alicia Atout On Building Trust With Fans, AMBY’s Origins, Advice From Nardwuar The Human Serviette About Nerves (Exclusive) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• First Match Officially Announced For NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool

  27-12-2018 20:23
  On Jan. 12th the superstars of the NXT UK brand will have their very first opportunity to shine on the big stage, as NXT UK Takeover invades the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, England.
  We now have confirmation on the first match set to take place in a little over two weeks time, as Rhea Ripley will defend her NXT UK Women’s Championship in a huge rematch against the 2018 Mae Young Classic winner, Toni Storm.
   
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Signs New NJPW Contract Ahead Of Wrestle Kingdom 13

  27-12-2018 20:22
  Hiroshi Tanahashi shall remain The Ace Of New Japan Pro-Wrestling for at least another year. The 2018 G1 Climax winner took to Twitter to share the news that he’d signed a new contract with NJPW for 2019. This signing comes ahead of his upcoming IWGP Heavyweight Title match against Kenny Omega. Omega, the reigning champion, has been extremely coy about his future with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and the rumored All Elite Wrestling, making Tanahashi’s new contract more fuel to the fire.
  
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• Brian Cage Talks X-Division Title Run, Homecoming on PPV & More

  27-12-2018 20:07
  Cage wants to be the greatest IMPACT Champion ever.
  The post Brian Cage Talks X-Division Title Run, Homecoming on PPV & More appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Beer City Bruiser Gives Contract Update, Says It’s “Still Mouth Punching Time”

  27-12-2018 20:07
  Ring Of Honor star Beer City Bruiser took to Twitter to announce that he has re-signed with Ring Of Honor through 2019, saying “it’s still mouth punching time in ROH.” The new contract will allow Bruiser to work select independent dates, much like his past agreements with ROH. Bruiser has been working in some capacity for Ring Of Honor since 2015, and has recently been tagging with ROH’s Brian Milonas as The Bouncers.I have officially re-signed with @ringofhonor wrestling
  
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• Two Championship Matches Officially Set For NXT Takeover: Phoenix

  27-12-2018 19:49
  In what is easily the biggest match of her young career, Bianca Belair will challenge the “Queen of Spades” Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women’s Championship on the biggest stage the self-proclaimed “EST of NXT” has ever seen — NXT Takeover: Phoenix.
  It has also been confirmed that Aleister Black will finally get the opportunity he has been clamoring for since losing his title earlier this year, as he will go one-on-one with Tommaso Ciampa at the black-and-yello
  
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• WWE Kitchen SmackDown Debuts, Top 10 RAW Moments Of 2018 (Videos)

  27-12-2018 19:32
  Bo Dallas has some new Bolievers in the kitchen.
  The post WWE Kitchen SmackDown Debuts, Top 10 RAW Moments Of 2018 (Videos) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• ROH Action Figures Return, Nicholas Gets His Own Action Figure (Photos)

  27-12-2018 19:22
  Figures Toy Company and WrestlingSuperStore.com revealed a shocking surprise yesterday […]
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• Don Callis Teases An ‘Edgier’ IMPACT Wrestling On Pursuit Channel, Talks oVe Stepping Things Up

  27-12-2018 18:56
  The IMPACT announcer also talks Raven and the company's biggest stars.
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• That Time Kenny Omega Was Valedictorian & Class Clown Of His High School, 10 Legends Goldberg Destroyed (Video)

  27-12-2018 18:42
  Omega was the "alpha" when it came to good grades.
  The post That Time Kenny Omega Was Valedictorian & Class Clown Of His High School, 10 Legends Goldberg Destroyed (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WATCH: NXT Superstars Compete In Massive, All-Star Tag Team Match at Madison Square Garden

  27-12-2018 18:37
  The superstars of the NXT brand were heavily featured this Wednesday night at the world’s most famous arena, as the WWE Live holiday tour kicked off at Madison Square Garden.
  In a massive 10-man tag team match collecting some of the greatest talent on the planet, NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa led his former DIY partner Johnny Gargano, as well as Adam Cole and NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong of the Undisputed Era.
  Across the ring was a true panel of all-star ind
  
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• Reported Updates On Christopher Daniels’ Wrestling Future & Where B.J. Whitmer May Be Headed

  27-12-2018 18:17
  Let the speculation commence...
  The post Reported Updates On Christopher Daniels’ Wrestling Future & Where B.J. Whitmer May Be Headed appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Ahmed Johnson On Thinking Vince McMahon Calling Him Directly Was A Rib, How He Broke Into Wrestling, Booker T’s Talent

  27-12-2018 18:07
  The master of "The Pearl River Plunge" is featured on 'Why It Ended'The post Ahmed Johnson On Thinking Vince McMahon Calling Him Directly Was A Rib, How He Broke Into Wrestling, Booker T’s Talent appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Former WWE Star’s Wrestling Show Makes Hollywood’s The Black List, UUDD’s Axe Toss Sem-Finals Begins (Video)

  27-12-2018 16:51
  It pays to put in the "Tyme."
  The post Former WWE Star’s Wrestling Show Makes Hollywood’s The Black List, UUDD’s Axe Toss Sem-Finals Begins (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• David Arquette Credits DDPY After Seeing An Amazing Transformation Video, Sting Teams With Dusty 30 Years Ago

  27-12-2018 16:24
  The weight-loss this individual had over the course of the year is pretty darn remarkable.
  The post David Arquette Credits DDPY After Seeing An Amazing Transformation Video, Sting Teams With Dusty 30 Years Ago appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Hidden Gems Goes Mid-South Wrestling Today, Ciampa Envisions Gargano As North American Champion (Video)

  27-12-2018 15:53
  See Buzz Sawyer take on Butch Reed in a Dog Collar Match.
  The post WWE Hidden Gems Goes Mid-South Wrestling Today, Ciampa Envisions Gargano As North American Champion (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Matt Jackson Posts Countdown Clock As He Continues To Tease The Elite’s Future

  27-12-2018 15:41
  The future of The Elite is soon to be revealed and Matt Jackson has continued to tease what that might be with his latest Twitter post.
  Matt Jackson, one half of The Young Bucks, posted a countdown clock on his Twitter which is set to run out at January 1st 3:00 PM EST. This is when it is expected that The Elite will reveal what their next step is.
  There have been plenty of rumors regarding what it could be, from the group joining WWE, announcing ALL IN 2, or the most expected, the announcement
  
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• Watch: Zack Gibson Gives A Guide Of Liverpool, Mark Andrews Is Sick Of Fabian Aichner, More

  27-12-2018 15:33
  WWE has uploaded several new videos from last night’s episode of WWE NXT UK as the show continues its build toward NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool.
  In one video, WWE showcased Liverpool’s Number One, Zack Gibson giving his Grizzled Young Veterans tag team partner, James Drake a guided tour of Liverpool.Mark Andrews Is Sick Of Fabian Aichner
  In another video, Mark Andrews was interviewed about his defeat to Marcel Barthel but Andrews made it clear he only cares about Fabian Aichner, who co
  
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• Matt Jackson Fires Up A Mysterious Countdown Clock, Top Ten WWE RAW Moments (Video)

  27-12-2018 15:25
  What could it signify for our superkickin' entrepreneurs?The post Matt Jackson Fires Up A Mysterious Countdown Clock, Top Ten WWE RAW Moments (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Matt Jackson Fires Up A Mysterious Countdown Clock Set For Five Days And Counting

  27-12-2018 15:25
  What could it signify for our superkickin' entrepreneurs?The post Matt Jackson Fires Up A Mysterious Countdown Clock Set For Five Days And Counting appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Chicago Live Event Results (12/26): Steel Cage Match, Asuka Defends Her Title, More

  27-12-2018 15:18
  WWE Chicago Live Event Results12/26/2018Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  It was announced early on that AJ Styles who was set to main event against Daniel Bryan in a Steel Cage WWE Championship match would not be appearing due to an illness.
  – The show opened with a live edition of MizTV with Mustafa Ali as the guest.  This turned into a match that saw WWE Champion Daniel Bryan come out and interfere, causing a no contest.  This led to the announcement of a Triple Threat Cage ma
  
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• R-Truth Reveals Whose Idea It Was To Pair Him With Carmella, Praises Her Creativity

  27-12-2018 15:05
  WWE SmackDown Live Superstar R-Truth recently spoke with Lilian Garcia on the Chasing Glory podcast about the Fabulous Truth. Below are some highlights with a H/T to WrestlingInc.com for the transcriptions.
  On whose idea it was to pair them together:
  “I love Carmella,” Truth said. “It wasn’t her idea [to team up], it was my idea. They just put us together, and it worked out, and it blew up over night. You have to wait for that bone to be thrown at you. Either you are goin
  
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• Sean Waltman Reflects On Chyna’s HOF Worthy Legacy On Her Birthday, Undisputed Era Credits Heavy Machinery (Video)

  27-12-2018 15:02
  "The Ninth Wonder Of The World" certainly has more than enough to warrant a HOF ring.
  The post Sean Waltman Reflects On Chyna’s HOF Worthy Legacy On Her Birthday, Undisputed Era Credits Heavy Machinery (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• ProWrestling.com 2018 Year-End Awards: Breakout Star of the Year

  27-12-2018 15:01
  2018 Year-End AwardsAnnouncer of the Year
  Breakout Star of the Year
  Tag Team of the Year
  There have been some truly incredible breakout performances in 2018, some from rookies brand new to the business, others from rising stars and established talents who have exploded in popularity.
  While Ronda Rousey’s debut year kicked all kinds of ass, and “Switchblade” Jay White came out of nowhere to single-handedly implode New Japan’s CHAOS faction, it was the Velveteen Dream who u
  
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• Ronda Rousey Talks Main Eventing MSG As Mickie James Gets Dizzy

  27-12-2018 14:35
  Ronda Rousey & Nia Jax add another first to their lists.
  The post Ronda Rousey Talks Main Eventing MSG As Mickie James Gets Dizzy appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Backstage News On Natalya vs Ronda Rousey, X-Pac Wants Chyna In WWE Hall Of Fame

  27-12-2018 14:34
  In the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer provided some interesting backstage news regarding the recent Natalya – Ronda Rousey match.
  Rousey defeated Natalya in the main event of the Christmas Eve WWE Raw and according to Meltzer the entire match was called out in the ring with no pre-planning or rehearsals, showing the huge progress that the champion has made in just a short time.
  He also commented on the previously planned feud between the best friends, noting that it still co
  
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• Rhea Ripley Takes A Shot At Toni Storm, New Celtic Warrior Workout (Video), Dream On MSG Debut

  27-12-2018 14:14
  With their NXT UK Women’s Championship match now being official for NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool, Rhea Ripley has taken a shot at her challenger.
  Toni Storm returned to NXT UK this week and announced that she will challenge Ripley for the title at the first-ever NXT UK Takeover event and the champion responded to the threat. Ripley mocked Storm’s new haircut, asking if she got it to hide the heartbreak in her eyes when she beats her again, calling her vermin.Look at this little squirre
  
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• Ronda Rousey Comments On Being In The First-Ever Women’s MSG Main Event

  27-12-2018 13:54
  Last night WWE hosted its Holiday event at the Madison Square Garden and it was headlined by women as Ronda Rousey defended the title.
  This marked the first time in the history of WWE running shows at the historic venue that a women’s match was the main event of a show in the MSG.
  In the main event of the stacked show (the results of which you can see here), Ronda Rousey defended her WWE Raw Women’s Championship against Nia Jax in a rematch from their fantastic WWE TLC encounter.
  It
  
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• WWE Madison Square Garden Results (12/26): John Cena Returns, NXT Stars Compete, Women Headline

  27-12-2018 13:29
  WWE Madison Square Garden Results12/26/2018Results courtesy of WrestlingInc.com 
  Baron Corbin starts the show coming out for a match with Braun Strowman but he is interrupted by a surprise appearance from Vince McMahon! Strowman is counted out for a forfeit win by Corbin and Vince then introduces his real opponent…
  1- John Cena def. Baron Corbin
  Battle Royal- Winner Gets A Future Intercontinental Championship Match
  2-Apollo Crews def. Konnor, Viktor, Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Rh
  
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• Becky Lynch Comments On Her Rise In 2018

  27-12-2018 13:11
  Former SmackDown Live Women’s Champion, Becky Lynch has commented on her rise in 2018 with one of her latest Twitter posts.
  After being voted the CBSSports Wrestler Of The Year, The Man responded by stating that at the start of the year she couldn’t even get herself on TV, claiming that you are never truly down and out.
  Lynch told her fans to stand up and fight and to keep swinging, even if you don’t know what it exactly is that you’re swinging for. Lynch said if fans are
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Madison Square Garden (12/26/18) – Cena Faces Corbin, NXT Stars In 10-Man Tag

  27-12-2018 06:47
  The following results are from WWE’s house show live from […]
  The post WWE Live Event Results From Madison Square Garden (12/26/18) – Cena Faces Corbin, NXT Stars In 10-Man Tag appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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