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Man, the Angle family has some crazy stuff happen to it. Wasn’t one of Kurt’s brothers a murderer or armed robber or victim thereof or something? And now his niece gets kidnapped. The dude has a tumultuous life.

Ha @ WWE doubling offers on the spot. That shows some nerves. I hope talent is smart enough to hear that and think “Hmm...maybe I’ll see what the others can do?”.

Might be thinking of Ziggler. His brother got arrested two years ago for robbery and murder.

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Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5215963)

Might be thinking of Ziggler. His brother got arrested two years ago for robbery and murder.

Oh shit, I’m conflating stories. Dolph has a brother, Donald, who killed someone in a drug deal/robbery, while Kurt has a brother, David, who killed his wife in an argument.

Tamina’s dad is probably a murderer. The Colons’ dad probably helped cover up a murder. Surprisingly quite a few WWE roster members with a familial relationship to a murderer.

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*Dolph Ziggler - There has been a lot of talk in the last week that Ziggler is done with WWE after turning down an offer to become a producer. His last TV appearance was the beat-down he took in a steel cage on Raw against Drew McIntyre last month. He has removed the Dolph Ziggler name from his social media and is embarking on a comedy tour soon. He has not been on the road for WWE in recent weeks after the completion of the Holiday house show tour. As of today, sources claim he remains under a WWE deal (and some there have denied he is exiting at all) but others have been pointing to 1/31 as an exit date ...

I genuinely worry for Ziggler. His comedy act isn't that good.

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Slik seems like the kind of person who would be mean to dogs.

what the fuck happened to Killian Dane in that 10 years?

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Originally Posted by RP (Post 5216071)

what the fuck happened to Killian Dane in that 10 years?

Nikki might be a great cook.

well he looked chubby 10 years ago, he is one harry man

The Sheets:

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Originally Posted by Observer Newsletter

Despite reports to the contrary, Harper has not been medically cleared as of press time. He’s pretty much healed and shouldn’t be far off, but it hasn’t happened yet. Rowan has been training for his return. Guys who are on the injured list and not cleared are having the Mysterio/Bryan thing with their contracts so each day they are out of action their contract extends for another day, so in the case of guys like this out for months, the contracts are being extended for months

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Originally Posted by PWI

WWE have a job posting for a temporary position of Logger.

The posting reads "WWE is looking for passionate WWE fans to be part of a logging project. The logger will be responsible for watching WWE content and recognizing key attributes that should be tagged within WWE programming on WWE Network."

Key Responsibilities:
Watch and log hours of WWE footage daily
Utilizing strong product knowledge from the last 30 years of WWE, WCW, ECW and other professional wrestling libraries, create catalog of content.
Data entry of key moments in WWE programming
Provide consistent updates to manager and key stakeholders

Link: https://wwecorp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.co...-TEMP_R0002290

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Originally Posted by Observer

The demand for tonight's PWG show in Los Angeles is the lowest in recent memory. It's the byproduct of changes in the industry that will keep companies like that from having the same length of time to use the upcoming talent since everyone good is being signed. The last I heard the show wasn't sold out. Some of it also is because a lot of regulars went to the Tokyo Dome show and weren't up for another trip so quickly.

British indies scene had a similar issue happen regarding declining interest after ITV and WWE locked down as many notable stars as possible for their own shows.

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Originally Posted by PWI

Rush will begin with Ring of Honor as soon as his work visa is approved.

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Originally Posted by PWI

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan spoke with People about his recent return to Monday Night Raw to honor Gene Okerlund and where he is in life compared to when the infamous tape featuring Hogan dropping some horribly racist language was filmed ...

On potentially returning to the ring as a wrestler, Hogan admitted, "I’m too old to wrestle. I embarrassed myself enough out there by moving too slow, so I don’t want to get back in there again. I don’t think I could. I could probably wrestle somebody like John Cena or Vince McMahon, but as soon as I’d be done they’d be taking me straight to the hospital to fix something … the body’s too worn out for that.”

The article states that Vince McMahon was the one who reached out and asked Hogan to make an appearance on Raw to pay tribute to the late Gene Okerlund, who passed away on 1/2.

Link: https://people.com/sports/hulk-hogan...ive-interview/

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Originally Posted by PWI

Joey Janela announced that at his Spring Break event over Wrestlemania 35 weekend, former WWE star Mantaur will be appearing, in that gimmick:

We had to travel to the island of Crete, to find our first participant Many islanders there believed he was killed by big game hunters. Until we entered a cave to find him feasting on raw Gazelle and we realized it was time for to reintroduce you to THE MANTAUR! #JJSB3 pic.twitter.com/OBdcbqemvl
— Bad Boy Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) January 17, 2019

Link: https://twitter.com/JANELABABY/statu...18362804637696

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Originally Posted by PWI

For those of you attempting to DVR Impact Wrestling now that it has migrated to The Pursuit Channel, be aware of the following:

* If you are a Verizon Fios subscriber, the series is NOT listed in the cable guide as airing tonight at 10 PM EST, so you'll need to manually go in and record that time period.

* If you are a DirecTV subscriber, Impact is listed as four different 30 minute episodes, so make sure you are covered.

* Cox Cable does carry Pursuit, so look for the channel if you want to watch Impact.

* The Pursuit Channel is not currently carried by Spectrum/fka Time-Warner Cable.

* The series will also stream live at 10 PM Eastern on Impact's Twitch.tv channel at Twitch.tv/ImpactWrestling.

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Originally Posted by Post Wrestling

Impact is trying something new for Twitch users, where you can take the Impact Wrestling feed and provide your own commentary on your Twitch channel. The promotion requests that you delete the VOD version after Impact airs but can take the audio and post wherever you would like.

They did something similar last year for their Impact vs Lucha Underground super-show held during Mania 34 weekend.

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Originally Posted by TPWW Frontpage via Triple A

Maria Kanellis

Maria Kanellis made the following post on Instagram, denying that she asked for her release from WWE. The report was that she and Mike Kanellis requested their release three weeks ago, but the release was denied by WWE.

For what it’s worth, PWInsider reported that Mike Kanellis asked for his release, but said that they weren’t able to substantiate the rumors of Maria also asking for her release. In Maria’s post, she doesn’t deny that Mike asked for his release. Pro Wrestling Sheet, which first reported the story, said that they’ve had multiple sources confirm it to them.

The Revival

As mentioned, The Revival also reportedly requested their release on Monday.

Dash Wilder has changed his name on Twitter to his real name, Daniel Wheeler. It was previously “Dash.”

He also has this tweet pinned:

Maria: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyjI8fBaQI , Wilder: https://twitter.com/DashWilderWWE/st...92017528557568

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Originally Posted by WrestlingInc

Scott Stanford revealed on Twitter that he and Charly Caruso were filming an episode of WWE Vintage today. The show was hosted by Okerlund for years but later became an international program, at times hosted by Renee Young. We're not sure if the show is still airing internationally but it looks like this could be a reboot, perhaps for the WWE Network. We will keep you posted on updates. Below is Sanford's tweet:

An honor to keep the legacy of Mean Gene alive by co hosting a show that he hosted for many years! #vintage @CharlyCarusoWWE @WWE pic.twitter.com/VDYCs2XFdC
— Scott Stanford (@scottstanford1) January 18, 2019

Link: https://twitter.com/scottstanford1/s...32316690116619

Can you do a video? That's too much reading

No it's not. Thanks for the updates, Smeat.

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Originally Posted by rez (Post 5216259)

Can you do a video? That's too much reading

Too lazy to do something like that and never really liked hearing my own voice when recorded. Also would probably get interrupted a lot with other stuff going around in the house.

I like the way Smeat does things now and appreciate all the hard work he puts into it.

Smeat, can you shine my shoes as well?

Don't miss a spot or no tip, fella!

I watched that Steiner Impact segment on Youtube... What a disaster. I know hes getting on but he looked terrible and the chick looked so uncomfortable dancing. I would like a few Attitude era segments coming through again but that was just an uncomfortable watch.

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I know he was wearing a sweatshirt, but it looked like his "largest arms in the world" were gone.

Steiner is more than double her age. I like the way that when trying to get more fans in, the model they use is 2003 Raw.

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Wouldn’t have gotten that many views if Eli Drake had his crotch grinded on.

You know it

The IMPACT fans know it

Lastly, PISS CLUb tonight

Velveteen Dream is teasing a match with John Cena. If the rumored Lars Sullivan match is off the table, this should happen. Dream vs. Cena at Wrestlemania would be fucking awesome.

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Originally Posted by Heisenberg (Post 5216481)

Wouldn’t have gotten that many views if Eli Drake had his crotch grinded on.

You know it

The IMPACT fans know it

Lastly, PISS CLUb tonight

I only clicked on it because of Steiner, thats true. The thought of seeing a nice crisp suplex to someone got me plus a little nostalgia. I marked out a little for his music then it all went down hill because it's been almost 20 years since he was worth watching.

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Originally Posted by Conspiracy Victim Vito (Post 5216483)

Velveteen Dream is teasing a match with John Cena. If the rumored Lars Sullivan match is off the table, this should happen. Dream vs. Cena at Wrestlemania would be fucking awesome.

I was thinking of heels that I would like to have seen Cena go against. I'm just assuming that Bryan vs. Cena is off limits and was never the plan. Drew McIntyre, Shinsuke Nakamura and Andrade are the three that come to mind. I'm also not opposed to a babyface Rusev getting a chance for redemption against Cena at Mania. But I do have to say...Cena vs. Dream is mighty appealing.

Dream has got that legitimate star potential. He's oozes charisma. Him doing his "obsessed fan" kind of thing with Cena, attacking him at the Rumble and then following him right through until Mania where "be careful what you wish for, kid," he gets Big Match John. That could be fucking ace. Lars can win the Andre Battle Royal or eventually become Dream's bodyguard. Give the Dream his starring moment.

I think having unhappy soldiers in the back is just going to be counterproductive right now. That Revival asked for their release 3 months back and promises to them have been broken, I just think it's better for morale to call the big dog shot and just let them go to AEW.

Dream/Cena reminds me a bit of Fandango/Jericho, except with a more prominent position on the card. And I imagine they'll get more than a three-week build.

Speaking of Fandango, he should definitely win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal to get another unexpected win in MetLife Stadium

Failing that, it's not like they're gonna do anything with the fucking thing so just have Curt Hawkins win it to give him some semblance of payoff to his losing streak

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Originally Posted by Conspiracy Victim Vito (Post 5216532)

Dream/Cena reminds me a bit of Fandango/Jericho, except with a more prominent position on the card. And I imagine they'll get more than a three-week build.

That match did go through my head, haha. I'm not sure if I would use this as an opportunity to repackage Fandango and give him a serious singles push, or if I would put him back with Breeze but with a slightly modified gimmick where they can be real challengers to the Raw Tag Titles. Roode & Gable vs. Johnny Curtis & Breeze could be a damn fine feud.

Man, I'm getting way more excited at the prospect of a Cena/Dream feud than I really should.

This might be going too much down a Goldust/Marlena route, but with Andrade apparently unhappy, you have to believe they would consider reassigning Zelina Vega somewhere. Imagine if she became the manager to Dream. Eventually they can become "involved" which can bring out Aleister Black and add another tier to their feud.

It seems naive to believe that they would matter as a team, but I wonder what Triple H told them, or what Vince said to their faces?

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Originally Posted by Conspiracy Victim Vito (Post 5216532)

Dream/Cena reminds me a bit of Fandango/Jericho, except with a more prominent position on the card. And I imagine they'll get more than a three-week build.

The best is that Jerichos pitch was a squash match with Ryback, which would have kept Rybacks momentum.

Instead they jobbed Jericho to Fandango, jobbed Ryback to Mark Henry, and Vince did the Fandango dance all the way to the top of the iTunes charts for a few days...WORTH IT PAL!

I'd take Jericho/Fandango.

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Akam of AOP has undergone knee surgery and that is why they haven't been used

- Bryan Alvarez on WOR

Aiden English has been added to the 205 Live commentary team.

really cool of WWE to give Ziggler the win over an undefeated guy before leaving the company.

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Originally Posted by Conspiracy Victim Vito (Post 5217319)

Aiden English has been added to the 205 Live commentary team.

he should do good at that

The Sheets:

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Originally Posted by Observer

WWE has confirmed the announce teams for Sunday's Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

The men's Royal Rumble match will be called by Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Jerry Lawler, and JBL. Lawler had noted on his podcast that he'd be calling the match with Cole and JBL.

Renee Young, Beth Phoenix, Tom Phillips, and Graves will be the announce team for the women's Royal Rumble match.

The other Raw and SmackDown matches will be called by the usual announce teams for each brand (Cole, Graves, and Young for Raw and Phillips, Graves, and Byron Saxton for SmackDown). Vic Joseph, Nigel McGuinness, and Percy Watson are calling Buddy Murphy's Cruiserweight Championship defense against Kalisto, Akira Tozawa, and Hideo Itami.

Mike Rome and Greg Hamilton have been announced as the ring announcers for the event.

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Originally Posted by PWI

Dolph Ziggler was not backstage at last night's Monday Night Raw and was only scheduled for this past weekend's live events. Ziggler lives in Phoenix so if WWE wants to place him in the Royal Rumble match, they could do so rather easily at the last second.

If they don't use in the Rumble, another possible sign that Ziggy isn't staying in the WWE since his contract expires soon.

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Originally Posted by PWI

The International Wrestling Syndicate tweeted the following, announcing that tag team 3.0, who have been seen in the past in CHIKARA, have been signed to WWE NXT deals:

Well the cats out of the bag!
IWS pro wrestling would like to congratulate former IWS tag team, canadian and world champions and IWS dojo trainers Big Magic and Scott Parker on signing with NXT . Tear the house down boys !!!
Were so proud of you !!! pic.twitter.com/BAXqnVJAjO
— IWS (@IWSHardcore) January 22, 2019

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Originally Posted by Observer

WWE put out a press release saying they are now partnering with New Era Cap, who will make hats and other headwear for WWE going forward.

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Originally Posted by Post Wrestling

Lavie Margolin at Wrestling Inc looks at the streaming numbers for Impact Wrestling and AAA from Twitch this past week. He notes that Impact peaked with 7,866 live viewers for this past Friday’s episode, compared to a high of 10,422 for the debut on Twitch the week prior. Impact was the most-watched program among wrestling programming on the service with AAA in second place.

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Originally Posted by WrestlingInc

Otis Dozovic has been removed from the WWE NXT team for the Worlds Collide tournament that will take place during the Royal Rumble Axxess sessions this coming weekend, likely due to his main roster call-up. Otis has been replaced by Shane Thorne.

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Originally Posted by WrestlingInc

The WWE RAW and SmackDown viewership will be delayed this week due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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Originally Posted by WrestlingInc

As we previously reported, former Impact X-Division Champion Trevor Lee recently announced that he has signed with WWE. He will be starting at the WWE Performance Center in early February with several other recognizable names.

Former TNA Gut Check winner Sam Shaw will also be reporting to the Performance Center in February. Shaw worked for TNA from 2010 through June of 2015.

Rachael Ellering and Karen Q will also be a part of the February class. Both women competed in the 2018 Mae Young Classic tournament. Ellering also worked the 2017 Mae Young Classic, as well as several matches in NXT.

ACH will also be a part of the February class. ACH had recently been working for NJPW.

Other names for the February class include Canadian tag team 3.0 (Scott Parker and Shane Matthews), Jonah Rock, Elliot Sexton and former Monster Factory Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Nick Comoroto, who is 6 ft. 3 inches and weighs 275 lbs.

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Originally Posted by TPWW Frontpage via Triple A

John Cena’s injury is not legit, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. WWE announced last night that Cena was “questionable” for the Royal Rumble after suffering an ankle injury from a Drew McIntyre ankle lock last week, then re-aggravating the injury while he was working out.

Meltzer speculated that WWE originally wanted to have Lars Sullivan attack Cena and “injure” him to take him out of the Royal Rumble, but Sullivan’s debut hasn’t happened yet, reportedly because of anxiety issues.

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Originally Posted by TPWW Frontpage via Triple A

Luke Harper was training for his return at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando yesterday.

Both he and Harper have been cleared to return and could be back as early as this week.

Rowan has been out since August with a torn right bicep and while he was out, Harper underwent surgery on his left arm.

WWE signing so many people. What the fuck are they going to even do with them all?

I wonder if this means Cena vs. McIntyre at Mania? He seems like the most likely candidate to slip into a Cena match.