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First Look At The NXT North American Championship

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Triple H has unveiled the brand-new NXT North American Championship.

The first champion will be crowned this Saturday night when 6 men will compete in a ladder match at NXT Takeover: New Orleans. The participants include Adam Cole, EC3, Velveteen Dream, Ricochet, Lars Sullivan and Killian Dain.

“One man will make history. One man will climb the ladder books into history. One man will forever be remembered as the first NXT North American Champion.”

Check out this video of Triple H introducing the belt:

What do you think of the NXT North American Championship Belt? Who do you think will be the first champion? 

Charlotte Flair Has High Expectations For Match Against Asuka At WrestleMania 34

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WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair is finding her spot on the blue brand since being moved from WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night RAW, last year after WrestleMania 33.

The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has been a core part of the women’s division in the sports entertainment company since being called up to the main roster in 2015 during the Women’s Revolution storyline.

She has won championships both in NXT and on the main roster.

The WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion recently spoke with Xfinity to promote WrestleMania 34 where she’s slated to defend her title against the undefeated Asuka. Flair has high expectations for this upcoming title defense.

“Like you said, there have been so many firsts. But for me personally, I’ve had so many big matches. But how have we not crossed paths? So, when Asuka won the Women’s Royal Rumble and I was in the ring with her and Alexa Bliss and then Ronda Rousey came out, I was thinking, “I really want Asuka to pick me. That’s who I want at Wrestlemania.”

Just the Empress vs. the Queen. Not to sound corny, but it just feels right. It’s the perfect storm. And she has so much respect worldwide and I have such respect for her and her style. She already has a story, with us not even having this long build, it just works. I have the title, she has the streak. Who’s supposed to beat who? It’s two bulls going head to head.”

“(Laughs) I’ll just shake her hand. Because everybody bows down to the queen.”

The biggest acquisition in recent years from the WWE has been signing of former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, who is slated is set to team up with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in a Mixed Tag Team Match at WrestleMania 34.

“I haven’t seen her since the Royal Rumble, but Ronda didn’t get where she is in UFC without working hard and dedication. I think the only thing that’s different in our industry is the level of entertainment that you have to put behind it. But, she’s already done movies. So, if she can excel at something like that, I know she can do the same here. Having Kurt Angle as a partner, I’m sure he’s given her loads of advice, being an Olympic athlete and making the transition to WWE.

I have no doubt in my mind that she’s been in pressure situations. She probably does better under pressure. I hope I get to see her at Wrestlemania and tell her, “You know who you are.” That’s what my dad always says, “Just know who you are when you walk through that curtain because that’s all that matters.”

You can read the entire interview here.

Final Cards For This Weekend’s EVOLVE Events

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EVOLVE returns this weekend with two new shows.

EVOLVE 102 is scheduled to take place on Thursday and EVOLVE 103 on Friday in New Orleans, LA as part of WrestleMania weekend.

The promotion has stacked the lineups for these upcoming events, which is a good idea since the tough competition that they will go up against with all of the indy shows as well as the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony taking place on Friday night. Here are the cards:

EVOLVE 102

The Main Event – EVOLVE vs. The World Match #1
Matt Riddle vs. Daisuke Sekimoto

The Rivalry Goes Into Singles Competition – EVOLVE vs. The World Match #2
EVOLVE Tag Team Champion Chris Dickinson vs. Travis Banks

EVOLVE vs. The World Match #3
EVOLVE Tag Team Champion Jaka vs. Munenori Sawa

EVOLVE vs. The World Match #4
Darby Allin vs. WALTER

Non-Title Match
WWN Champion Keith Lee vs. Austin Theory

Four Way Freestyle
AR Fox vs. DJZ vs. Jason Kincaid vs. Tracy Williams with Stokely Hathaway

Special Challenge Match
Timothy Thatcher vs. Dominic Garrini

EVOLVE 103

EVOLVE Championship Match
Zack Sabre Jr. defends vs. Matt Riddle

The Definition Of A Dream Match
Daisuke Sekimoto & Munenori Sawa vs. Timothy Thatcher & WALTER

High-Flyers Showdown
AR Fox vs. Will Ospreay

Tag Team Scramble – 2 In At A Time, No Tags Needed, 1st Fall Wins It
(if Dickinson & Jaka lose the fall, they will lose the EVOLVE Tag Team Titles)
EVOLVE Tag Team Champions Chris Dickinson & Jaka vs. The End vs.
James Drake & Anthony Henry vs. Tracy Williams & Dom Garrini

Non-Title Special Challenge Match
WWN Champion Keith Lee vs. Darby Allin

Special Attraction Match
Austin Theory vs. DJZ

Eric Bischoff & Conrad Thompson Launching New Podcast

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Later this month, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson are launching a new podcast, “83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.”

As you can tell by the name, the show will feature Bischoff talking about his time as WCW President and the weekly Monday Night Wars with WWE’s Monday Night RAW during the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

83 Weeks will premiere later this month and will be a weekly podcast.

Eric Bischoff was quoted in a press release saying, “Bruce Prichard and Conrad have done an amazing job creating not only one of the most entertaining, but one of the most popular pro-wrestling podcasts in the world, and I am grateful to be part of this line up. No one has ever accused me of being too funny, and impressions are not my thing. But unlike so many others who claim to know what really went on behind the scenes in Turner Broadcasting and WCW, I was at the epicenter. I appreciate Conrad’s ‘prosecutorial’ approach to interviews. His style will no doubt bring out the best in me, and I look forward to a platform that will expose the urban legends and false narratives created by those who have attempted to convince the audience that they have a clue. No brag…just fact.”

For all show announcements, topics, and listener interaction, follow the show on Twitter @83Weeks.

Corey Graves Talks Calling His First-Ever WrestleMania

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WWE Monday Night RAW commentator Corey Graves recently did an interview with Rolling Stone to talk about several professional wrestling topics. Graves first discussed what it’s like doing commentary instead of competing inside the ring like he used to:

“I think I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t always something of a little glimmer of hope that something miraculously would change. But I’ve fully embraced my role now… I’m cool with wearing suits and talking about other people for a while, because I can hopefully do this a lot longer.”

Graves also briefly commented on calling his first WrestleMania this weekend in New Orleans, saying he gets goosebumps just thinking about it:

“I just get goosebumps talking about it.”

While Graves appreciates the praise he gets for his work on the commentary booth, he still holds Bobby Heenan and Jesse Ventura on a pedestal – and he still has a long way before he gets there:

“They are mythical creatures to me. I’d love to be in the same breath as them, but I probably won’t accept it someday, maybe not until I’m gone.”

You can read Graves’ full interview with Rolling Stone by clicking this link here.

Michelle McCool Responds To Upset Fans On Undertaker Missing RAW, Paige Pranks Absolution (Video)

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– Fans are upset that The Undertaker wasn’t on Monday Night RAW last night to accept John Cena’s WrestleMania challenge. For the past several weeks The Leader Of The Cenation has been calling The Deadman out, but to no avail. Since Taker doesn’t use social media, fans typically go to his wife, former WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool, for answers.

One fan told McCool they were very disappointed her husband didn’t show up last night. When he asked “where is your husband???” McCool responded by revealing they’re actually eating breakfast:

– This past weekend at a WWE live event, with some help from Mike Rome and Nia Jax, Paige pranked her fellow Absolution members Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. The pair were told Paige missed her flight and got in trouble before being sent home. Check it out here:

What Happened After RAW, Rousey Reacts To RAW Table Spot, Elias-WM34 Update

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– After RAW went off-air last night, RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar (Cesaro and Sheamus) hit the ring to attack Roman Reigns. John Cena’s music hit and The Leader Of The Cenation came down for the save. Cena hit an Attitude Adjustment and Reigns hit a Spear – both at the same time – to send the crowd home happy.

– In the opening segment of Monday Night RAW, a Q&A session took place inside the ring between Kurt Angle, Ronda Rousey, Triple H, and Stephanie McMahon – hosted by Jonathan Coachman (which was awfully similar to a UFC pre-fight press conference).

During their face-offs things got physical between the four, which led to McMahon putting Rousey through a table. Rousey and Angle will team up against Triple H and Stephanie at WrestleMania 34. It will be Rousey’s official in-ring debut for WWE.

Rousey took to Instagram to comment on being put through a table, using a quote from George Santayana:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhG9FXyjG9H/?utm_source=ig_embed

– Elias is not currently penciled in for a match at WrestleMania 34 this weekend, however, he noted on RAW last night that he’s preparing for the greatest performance of a lifetime in New Orleans this Sunday:

Interesting Note Regarding Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor Match On RAW

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Last night’s episode of RAW featured a tremendous match between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor. The pair will be challenging for The Miz’s Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 34 this weekend. Before that, however, The Architect and The Demon King went to-to-toe with Miz on commentary.

The pair tore the house down before Rollins was able to hit a Curb Stomp for the victory. In an interesting bit of backstage news, Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reports that Tyson Kidd was actually the producer of the match:

Several months ago WWE hired Kidd as a backstage producer. If Kidd is able to produce more matches like what Rollins and Balor performed last night, he has a very bright future ahead of him indeed.

John Cena Continues To Troll Undertaker, Miz Snickers Commercial (Video)

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– As we’ve noted, The Undertaker did not appear on last night’s episode of Monday Night RAW to accept John Cena’s WrestleMania 34 challenge. Despite Undertaker remaining silent, Cena continues to poke fun at The Deadman on social media. He posted the following on his Instagram:

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– WWE posted Intercontinental Champion The Miz’s new Snickers ad on their YouTube channel. You can check it out here:

Paul Heyman Has High Praise For The Usos

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One of the most talented tag teams on the WWE’s roster right now is none other than SmackDown Live Tag Team Champions The Usos – and Paul Heyman has taken notice. In a recent interview with NBC Sports, where he also explained how Cody Rhodes’ success outside WWE parallels Steve Austin, Heyman expressed his high praise for the sons of WWE Hall Of Famer Rikishi:

“That’s on them. The Usos are a great example, a GREAT example. The Usos were always frustrated because they always felt that they could be the defining tag team of this generation. They didn’t just want to put on good matches, they didn’t just want to have a catchy entrance tune, they didn’t want to just look good on pay-per-view and on television, the Usos wanted the opportunity to be the defining tag team of this generation.

“They tried all of these different ways to get to that level until finally they just came out of the box with their promos and their promos now are so innovative, so progressive, so ahead of everyone else’s that they are now truly in my opinion now have an argument to say, they are not only the best tag team in WWE right now, but certainly of the last decade and could certainly wind up being the best tag team of all time.”

You can read Heyman’s full interview with NBC Sports by clicking this link here.

John Cena Explains Why The Attitude Era Wouldn’t Work Today

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Professional wrestling fans often hold the Attitude Era as the greatest in WWE history. The Attitude Era is essentially used as the measuring stick for what WWE produces today. A lot of today’s professional wrestling fans despise the “PG Era” WWE is currently in, and one day hope for the company to return to content similar to what was produced in the late 90s or early 2000s.

WWE Superstar John Cena addressed this in a recent interview with Screen Rant and explained why the Attitude Era wouldn’t work in today’s world:

“Coming in in 2002 you’re still riding the coattails of the Attitude Era. It’s 18-35-year-old males, it’s very visceral, the entertainment is very extreme. Fast forward to 2004, 2005, 2006, more families are showing up. and I don’t feel comfortable saying the things I was saying on the microphone because I got to look at a little kid and at that point, I’m supposed to be the good guy?

“That’s not how a good guy is so I use the opportunity of the platform of The Marine – because the movie did reach a bunch of people – to genuinely, subtly, begin to change my character into more of a P.G. environment because those are the tools I’m dealt. I can do a butt chug scene if you put an ‘R’ on the movie but when you put a TV-PG on the show and you’re out there doing stuff that makes your audience feel uncomfortable, your career longevity is going to be nothing.

“So a lot of these guys today also want to do all the things we’re not supposed to do. That’s not being a good mechanic. You take the tools that you have to fix the problems in front and everybody’s like, hey, would you bring back the rap guy? It would bomb right now. It would bomb. One, because all those punch lines are inappropriate. Especially, for now, they’re not P.G. so if I were to still come out in the outfit, I did, I managed to sneak one in against the Rock.

“Man, was it difficult to write those lines and I even had to say before I cut the promo, okay, sometimes you have to fight fire with fire so I’m sorry that I have to do this but it’s got to be done. I had to preface it with like earmuffs, kids, because it’s about to get pretty raw and even still meandering through all that I had a double entendre my way through something that I could possibly only do for one night, or it would not work right now. Neither would The Attitude Era.”

You can ready Cena’s full interview with Screen Rant by clicking this link here.

Rumored Reason Why The Undertaker Didn’t Appear On RAW

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Last night’s episode of Monday Night RAW was the final opportunity for The Undertaker to respond to John Cena’s WrestleMania 34 challenge. The Leader Of The Cenation has been calling out The Deadman for the past several weeks.

After failing to punch his ticket to WrestleMania by way of the Royal Rumble, the Elimination Chamber, and a Six-Pack Challenge match for the WWE Title at Fastlane – Cena attempted to land a bout at The Showcase Of The Immortals be attempting to lure out Taker.

Despite a hefty amount of derogatory remarks on the microphone, and a social media campaign fronted by the #DoSomething hashtag, Undertaker has produced no response to Cena’s challenge.

Although the match is expected to happen, fans believed last night’s RAW would be the night we finally received an answer from Undertaker. Instead, The Deadman made no appearance and delivered no message to Cena.

Cageside Seats reports that Undertaker didn’t appear on RAW to accept Cena’s challenge because they don’t feel that they need to officially promote the match, and hope the uncertainty surrounding it will be enough buzz for it.

Jim Ross Defends Michael Cole From WWE Fan Criticism

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is widely considered the greatest professional wrestling commentator of all-time.

This WWE Legend has been the voice of the WWE for the majority of 20 years. However, just like any other television program, producers are always looking for the next new announcer/host and they like youth. The chairman of the sports entertainment company, Vince McMahon, is no different.

Ross was slowly but surely phased out for Michael Cole, who has been the main announcer for the WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night RAW, for the last decade.

The WWE Hall of Famer recently spoke with Sportskeeda to talk about various topics including fans of the WWE not enjoying Michael Cole’s work. Here is what he had to say: 

“Fans today have a very unique voice, and they’re very willing to share it on social media. Michael works his ass off. He’s a good family man, he’s a company man, he works diligently to do his job. I respect him for all those things. I’ve always liked him, he’s a good dude, and folks won’t understand that. They only judge him for his television persona, rightly or wrongly. It’s kind of frustrating. When Michael Cole came on the scene, he was replacing me. Without sounding so overwhelmingly egotistic, that was challenging for him, because I was what the audience was accustomed to. Let’s not forget I had 19 years of establishing my body of work before I got to WWE at WrestleMania 9. I felt badly in a lot of ways for that, but there’s nothing I can do. Michael knows he does good work, and it’s a tough job right now.”

Ross added, “The key thing is to discover who you are and be that person. The more authentic one can be, I believe, the more successful they will become. Wrestling fans are very intelligent nowadays, they’ve always had a keen sense of the genre and the uniqueness of it. I think that the fans understand what’s going on, and they should be respected more by a lot of guys.”

Ross also talked about his work for New Japan Pro Wrestling, WrestleMania week and more. You can read the entire interview here.

Bubba Ray Dudley Reacts To Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins, Brian Kendrick Backstage At RAW

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– On last night’s episode of Monday Night RAW, Seth Rollins and Finn Balor went one-on-one in an amazing match, while Intercontinental Champion The Miz sat in on commentary. Miz will defend his title against both Balor and Rollins in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 34 this weekend.

After Rollins and Balor’s amazing match in Atlanta last night, 2018 WWE Hall Of Fame inductee Bubba Ray Dudley took to Twitter to comment on the bout:

– PWInsider is reporting that former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Brian Kendrick was backstage at last night’s episode of RAW. Notable injured names that weren’t backstage include Jason Jordan and Big Cass.

Smackdown, 205 Live, and Mixed Match Challenge Preview

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WWE’s Smackdown, 205 Live, and Mixed Match Challenge shows will emanate from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN tonight.

In total 5 matches have been confirmed for tonight’s show.

Confirmed Matches and Segments for Smackdown Live

  1. AJ Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin
    • Styles and Nakamura will team up one last time before WrestleMania. They have been watching each other’s back recently but we’ll see tonight what happens on the last Smackdown before their WWE Championship match.
  2. Rusev vs Jinder Mahal
    • The team of Rusev and Jinder Mahal defeated Bobby Roode and Randy Orton last week after Rusev pinned Orton. At first, Jinder wanted to reward Rusev by getting him front row tickets to WrestleMania. Instead, Rusev was added to the United States championship match at WrestleMania.
  3. Charlotte Flair vs Natalya
    • Two weeks ago, Natalya defeated Charlotte in a non-title match. This match will also be non-title however.
  4. Shane McMahon scheduled to appear
      • Despite saying he would be taking a leave of absence from Smackdown, Shane McMahon will be on hand for the last Smackdown before WrestleMania.

Mixed Match Challenge:

  1. Finals: Charlotte Flair & Bobby Roode vs Asuka & the Miz

205 Live:

  1. Drew Gulak vs Mark Andrews
  2. A segment involving Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali is expected but details have not been revealed.

Shinsuke Nakamura Eyes Dream Match With Daniel Bryan, Talks Facing AJ Styles

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Shinsuke Nakamura has taken the WWE by storm and is now preparing for his first WrestleMania event with the sports entertainment company.

Outside of the sports entertainment company, Nakamura is best known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling where he is a former three-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, five-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion, one-time IWGP Tag Team Champion.

Before his WWE main roster debut, Nakamura competed in WWE’s developmental branch, NXT, where he is one of only two wrestlers to have held the NXT Championship on more than one occasion.

Nakamura recently spoke with The New York Post to promote WrestleMania 34 where he is slated to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE Title.

“It’s an amazing thing for WWE history I think. We crossed over, we crossed the border line in Japan and the States, different company and that’s why I say this is destiny. Actually I don’t care about the ratings, five stars, six stars, seven stars, whatever. But I really want to enjoy this match. I want to do everything I can do. I want to take everything he can do.”

For years, Nakamura and Styles have wanted to have a match with each other in a WWE ring. That will be achieved this Sunday. For Nakamura, his next dream match under the WWE banner is against SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan.

“So, I join the WWE and soon he needed to quit. That was shock to me. Huge shock. Next dream match for me.”

 

Early Betting Odds For WrestleMania 34 Matches

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SportsBettingExperts.com Oddsmaker Jim Murphy has released the early betting odds for Sunday’s WrestleMania 34 event.

Roman Reigns is a slight favorite at -350 over Brock Lesnar at +300 to win the Universal Title. Also, AJ Styles is the underdog at +150 against Shinsuke Nakamura at -180 in the WWE Title Match.

WrestleMania 34 is set to be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event airs on pay-per-view (PPV) and WWE Network. It’s the most successful and longest-running professional wrestling event in history. Both Raw and SmackDown rosters will be featured.

Here are the betting odds:

WWE Universal Title Match
Roman Reigns: -350
Brock Lesnar: +300

WWE Title Match
AJ Styles: +150
Shinsuke Nakamura: -180

Tag Team Match
Daniel Bryan/Shane McMahon: -250
Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn: +210

SmackDown Tag Team Title Match
The Usos: +110
The Bludgeon Brothers: +130
The New Day: +250

John Cena: +210
The Undertaker: -250

United States Title Match
Randy Orton: +110
Bobby Roode: +150
Rusev: +500
Jinder Mahal: +350

RAW Women’s Title Match
Nia Jaxx: -250
Alexa Bliss: +210

Women’s Battle Royal
Carmella wins: -210
Field wins: +180

Men’s Battle Royal
Elias wins: -150
Field wins: +130

SmackDown Women’s Title Match
Asuka: -350
Charlotte Flair: +300

WWE Intercontinental Title Triple Threat Match
Finn Balor: +115
Seth Rollins: +150
The Miz: +350

Cruiserweight Title Match
Cedric Alexander: -150
Mustafa Ali: +130

Mixed Tag Team Match
Ronda Rousey/Kurt Angle: -750
Triple H/Stephanie McMahon: +500

WWE Is Still Teasing John Cena vs. The Undertaker At WrestleMania 34

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For several weeks now, WWE fans have been wondering when the WWE will announce that John Cena would face The Undertaker at WrestleMania 34.

As seen on this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW in Atlanta, GA at the Philips Arena on the USA Network, Cena once again issued the challenge to “The Deadman” for a match at the biggest event of the year for the sports entertainment company.

Many fans of the WWE thought that with this episode being the go-home edition of WrestleMania 34 for the RAW brand, Taker would make an appearance and accept the challenge. However, that wasn’t the case.

Over the past few years, he has gone from being a full-time talent to a part-timer. After years of speculation of when Taker would retire from pro wrestling, it appeared that he had his farewell at WrestleMania 33 in the main event against Roman Reigns last year in Orlando, Florida. After the match, Taker put his gloves and hat in the middle of the ring before leaving.

Taker was last seen on WWE television back in January during the RAW 25 Anniversary episode where he cut a promo in the ring about how he has beaten everyone that there is to beat. Cena vs. Taker will reportedly take place at WrestleMania with the WWE announcing the match during the show. 

Here is an excerpt from the teaser that the sports entertainment company posted on their official website:

“Will The Undertaker return to battle John Cena at WrestleMania?

After coming up short in several attempts to secure a WrestleMania bout, including the Royal Rumble Match, a career-altering contest inside Elimination Chamber and a WWE Championship Six-Pack Challenge Match at WWE Fastlane, John Cena has seen his Road to WrestleMania hit a dead end.

However, before accepting his fate and preparing to go to The Showcase of the Immortals as a member of the WWE Universe, The Leader of the Cenation decided to exhaust one more option and challenged The Undertaker to a one-on-one match on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

So, what now for Cena? With The Undertaker offering no answer to his challenge, perhaps the showdown between the two iconic Superstars is simply not meant to be. Is Cena destined to experience this year’s Showcase of The Immortals as a spectator? Will he aid another Superstar to victory or perhaps offer his expert knowledge of The Grandest Stage of Them All as a guest commentator? Or, is there still a chance that a match between John Cena and The Undertaker may take place? Find out this Sunday at WrestleMania, streaming live on WWE Network at a special start time of 7 ET/4 PT”

WrestleMania 34 is set to be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event airs on pay-per-view (PPV) and WWE Network. It’s the most successful and longest-running professional wrestling event in history.

Main Event Revealed For WWE Live Event At MSG

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WWE is scheduled to hold a live event at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 7th. The promotion recently updated the card for the show.

The sports entertainment company has officially announced the first match for this upcoming show, which will serve as the main event.

Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe in a singles match is being promoted. Keep in mind that this is a match that is also being advertised for several other events this summer.

Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, The Miz, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Sasha Banks, Elias, The Bar, Matt Hardy, and Bray Wyatt are also being advertised for this live event.

The WWE will be announcing more matches for this live event in the coming weeks.

Cody Has Two Women in Mind to Join Bullet Club

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Cody believes he is the leader of Bullet Club and that is why he recently attempted to change the faction’s logo. Some of his stablemates appear to be growing frustrated with the former ROH World Champion.

In a recent Q&A session with ROH fans, Cody revealed he is looking to recruit two women into Bullet Club.

Cody on Recruiting Women into Bullet Club

When asked, here is what Cody had to say on the subject:

“I’m going to recruit women to the Bullet Club and I have two in mind. Two in mind, which is a secret. All this nonsense, ‘Well, New Japan doesn’t have women,’ well, the world has women. Women of Honor. We have the tournament finals at Supercard of Honor, come on! The Bullet Club needs women and not just, ‘Oh, they’re kinda in, but kinda not,’ no, they need to be official members brought into the fold of the Bullet Club.”

Rumored names of female wrestlers for Bullet Club include Tenille Dashwood. She addressed these rumors last week:

“They would have to do some sweet talking and we’d have to work some things out. You never know what’s ahead. I’m not saying yes or no, I’m saying it depends.”

Another rumored name includes Summer Rae, who tweeted this out not long after her WWE release:

https://twitter.com/MattJackson13/status/932056624931528704

Further possible names include members of the WOH roster such as Kelly Klein or Mandy Leon. Cody may also be referring to Brandi Rhodes, although it is not clear if she is already officially a member of the faction or not.

Amber Gallows was the first ever female member of Bullet Club.

Bullet Club vs ROH Champions Tag Match Scheduled for “Bound by Honor”

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Ring of Honor has booked an 8-man tag-team match to main event their upcoming “Bound for Honor” show in Lakeland Florida. The event takes place April 28th, 2018 from the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

The show will air live for Honor Club subscribers.

Bullet Club vs ROH Champions

The match will involve 4 Bullet Club members (chosen by the faction) to go up against whatever 4 men hold the company’s main titles. The ROH World Champion, TV Champion, and 2-on-2 tag champions will make up the ROH team.

As of right now, the ROH team would consist of Dalton Castle, Kenny King, and the Briscoes but that could change between now and April 28th, 2018.

Jeff Jarrett Comments on Global Force Wrestling Status

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32-year veteran, Jeff Jarrett, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this weekend. Jarrett isn’t closing the door on his wrestling career just because he is entering the Hall of Fame, however. He still plans on getting his Global Force Wrestling promotion off the ground.

Last year, Jarrett was briefly named President of Impact Wrestling and the company was ready to re-brand as GFW. Backstage problems and a stay in rehab led to Jarrett being dismissed from Impact just months later, however.

Jeff Jarrett on Current Status of Global Force Wrestling

Jarrett took part in an interview with the Sporting News recently and confirmed GFW is still alive.

When asked about GFW’s future, here is what Jarrett had to say:

“Our industry has extreme growth potential international and Global Force is working on two specific projects. One very big, the other is still pretty big. When you look around the world and, through my TNA days and ever dating back a few years before that, the international scene is only going to get bigger. There’s no doubt in my mind it’s got such growth opportunity. Internationally is where I’m going, where Global Force is going, and I think that’s where the industry is going.”

8 Takeaways From WWE RAW (4/2)

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The April 2nd, 2018 episode of WWE RAW aired live from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. It was the final episode of RAW before WrestleMania 34 this Sunday. Here are 8 takeaways from this week’s RAW:

Stephanie McMahon Slammed Ronda Rousey Through A Table

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This week’s episode of RAW kicked off with Jonathan Coachman in the ring surrounded by a table with four seats. Coachman introduced RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon first and she came down to the ring to a chorus of boos.

Triple H came down to the ring to his “King of Kings” theme. RAW GM Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey then came down to the ring. Angle and Rousey shook hands with fans in the crowd before entering the ring. The crowd chanted “Ronda Rousey!” as everyone took a seat in the ring.

Coach stated that the WWE Universe has submitted questions and he was about to ask one but Triple H interrupted. Triple H said that the deafening “Ronda Rousey” chants will become silence at WrestleMania 34 because of Kurt Angle. Triple H noted Angle’s three I’s and added that he never got the “intelligence” thing with Angle. Triple H claimed that Angle set Rousey up for an embarrassment and a loss at WrestleMania. He then asked Angle why he did this?

Ronda asked Triple H and Stephanie why they would be so two-faced to sign her with an ulterior motive. Stephanie interrupted and poked fun at Rousey not knowing the format and vowed that they will polish her up following her loss at WrestleMania. Rousey quickly said that she was aware of the format in a Q&A. Ronda added that she asked a question and wanted an answer.

Stephanie got defensive and said that they signed her because she was a huge star, despite her terrible attitude. Stephanie and Triple H claimed that Angle has already cost Rousey and WWE millions of dollars. Stephanie added that Kurt and Rousey work for her and that she doesn’t get to ask the questions. Stephanie asked Rousey “who the hell do you think you are?” and Angle chimed in with “she is Ronda freaking Rousey” and the crowd cheered. Angle looked at Stephanie and claimed that Rousey is going to make her tap out this Sunday.

Triple H chuckled and pondered why Angle was so confident in that. Triple H stated that Rousey’s accomplishments in UFC mean exactly nothing in WWE. Triple H noted that WWE is he and Stephanie’s entire life and added that he was so confident because Rousey has no idea what goes on in a WWE ring.

Coach finally asked the first question and it was how important was it for both teams to win at WrestleMania. Stephanie answered first and guaranteed a victory and stated that it was incredibly important to show the locker room that they will bite the head off the sanke if there is an uprising. Stephanie added by saying that everyone in the back will learn to respect authority.

Angle was asked how he felt about teaming up with Rousey. Kurt said that Rousey was the baddest woman on the planet and that she is going to prove it this Sunday. Coach asked for any final thoughts and Stephanie said that everything was all on Rousey. Stephanie said that her very first match in WWE is going to be a loss to her and poked fun at how Rousey has handled losses in the past. Stephanie also poked fun at Rousey’s jacket in her answer.

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Ronda asked if Stephanie if she was left or right handed. Stephanie said that she was a righty and asked why Ronda asked that. Rousey responded that she was just wondering because she wants Stephanie to still be able to sign her checks after she rips one of her arms off. The crowd enjoyed that line and started chanting “yes!”.

Coach said that they needed to do a pre-match photo and asked for it to be classy and professional. Angle, Rousey, Triple H and Stephanie stood in front of the tables as photographers got into the ring. Triple H extended his hand and shook Angle’s hand. Stephanie extended her hand, but Rousey refused. Stephanie started trash talking and Ronda got in her face. Stephanie tried to step away but Rousey blocked her. Triple H blasted Angle in the back of the head with a microphone. Ronda grabbed Triple H by the neck, but Stephanie snuck up and slammed Rousey through one of the tables. Stephanie then shouted that Rousey wasn’t so tough and then posed with Triple H in the ring.

Opinion: I would have preferred Rousey to enter WrestleMania 34 without being slammed through a table before the event. Kurt Angle was the only one that screwed up one of his lines tonight. He referred to Ronda Rousey as “Ronda Rowdy”. I’m not expecting an incredible match this Sunday at WrestleMania 34 between these two teams. It should be a fun match and I’d be surprised if Ronda Rousey doesn’t get the last laugh on Sunday night.

Banks Fought Bayley Again & Absolution Capitalized 

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Bayley faced Sonya Deville tonight on RAW. Paige and Mandy Rose were ringside for the match. The trophy for the women’s Battle Royal this Sunday was also beside for the match. Bayley started out the match in control and planted Deville with a Crossbody.

Bayley took Sonya down to the mat and applied a Headlock. Deville battled to her feet and drove Bayley to the corner. Sonya connected with a couple of shoulders to the midsection but Bayley responded by bouncing Deville’s head off the top turnbuckle. Bayley connected with a rough looking Arm Drag for a two count.

Deville hung onto the bottom rope to buy herself some time and then planted Bayley with a boot to the face as RAW went to a commercial break. When RAW returned, Deville planted Bayley with a Spinebuster for a two count. Sonya followed it up with a running knee for two as Paige and Rose cheered her on.

Sonya beatdown Bayley in the corner for a bit, but Bayley battled back with a couple of jabs to the face. Bayley connected with two Clotheslines and then stomped on Sonya in the corner. Bayley scaled the turnbuckle and hit Deville with a Crossbody. Bayley followed it up with a running knee to the side of the head for a two count.

Deville rolled out of the ring and regrouped with the rest of Absolution. Bayley got out of the ring, but Deville hit her with a knee. Deville got back into the ring and Bayley hung her up on the second rope for two. Rose hopped up on the ring apron but Bayley knocked her back to the floor. Deville went for a roll-up but Bayley kicked out. Bayley then rolled up Deville for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Rose and Deville attacked Bayley. Sasha Banks sprinted to the ring and fought off Deville and Rose. Bayley threw Deville over the top rope as Bayley and Sasha stood in the ring. Banks demanded that Bayley raise her hand and the two started arguing. Bayley said that she didn’t need Sasha’s help. Banks grabbed Bayley by the face and Bayley didn’t like that. Bayley started beating down Banks, but Rose and Deville got back in the ring. Rose and Deville beatdown Bayley and Sasha before exiting the ring.

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Seth Rollins Defeated Finn Balor In A Great Match

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Finn Balor faced Seth Rollins tonight on RAW. Intercontinental Champion The Miz joined commentary for the match. The Miz will defend the IC Title against Rollins and Balor in a Triple Threat match this Sunday at WrestleMania 34.

Finn started off the match with a Wrist Lock on Rollins. Seth battled free and applied a Wrist Lock of his own. Balor quickly reversed it and battled with Rollins until the two Superstars had a stare down in the ring.

The Miz brought up his newborn daughter and said that she will motivate him this Sunday. The Miz added that he wanted to be the person that his daughter looks up to as Balor connected with an Arm Drag. RAW went to another break as Balor and Rollins had a standoff.

When RAW returned, Balor connected with a Dropkick as The Miz continued to explain how his life has changed since having a daughter. The Miz claimed that he was a new man and that having a child changed him. Rollins and Balor traded punches and then Seth launched Finn out of the ring.

Rollins exited the ring and chopped Balor across the chest. Seth slung Finn into the barricade as The Miz discussed his daughter pooping and peeing on him. The Miz called Monroe Sky the best baby in the world as Balor regained control of the match.

Finn booted Rollins the back for a two count. The Miz complimented Rollins and Balor and called them two of the best Superstars in WWE. Rollins slammed Balor’s face into the turnbuckle, but Rollins responded with a Blockbuster off the second rope for a two count.

Seth elbowed Finn in the face and applied a Chin Lock as WWE aired a video package of Nakamura versus Styles at WrestleMania 34. Finn escaped and planted Rollins with a Neckbreaker. Seth rolled out of the ring and connected with a boot to the face as Balor was on the apron for a two count.

Seth and Finn traded chops in the ring as the crowd chanted “woo!”. Balor knocked Seth to the mat for two. Balor went for the Slingbade, but Rollins countered into a Slingblade of his own and Finn rolled out of the ring. Seth connected with a Suicide Dive that drove Balor into the barricade as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Seth connected with a boot to the face for a two count as the crowd chanted “this is awesome!”. Balor connected with a kick of his own and climbed to the top rope. Rollins got back up and crotched Finn on the top turnbuckle. Seth joined him on the top rope but Balor quickly knocked him back down. Seth leaped back onto the turnbuckle and planted Balor with a Superplex. Rollins went for a roll-up but Balor kicked out at two.

Seth connected with a knee to the face for another two count as The Miz was pumped that the match was continuing. Rollins climbed to the top rope but Balor got his knees up. Finn went for a roll-up but Rollins kicked at the last second.

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Seth went to Powerbomb Balor onto the barricade outside the ring but Finn countered into a Slingblade. Balor followed it up with a Dropkick that launched Seth into the barricade. Finn rolled Rollins back into the ring and started climbing to the top rope. Balor missed with the Coup de Grace and then Rollins missed with the Curb Stomp. Rollins then quickly hit Balor with the Curb Stomp after a roll-up attempt for the pinfall victory. After the match, The Miz hopped up on the announce table and raised the Intercontinental Championship.

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Braun Strowman’s Tag Partner Wasn’t Revealed

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RAW Tag Team Champions Sheamus & Cesaro made their way down to the ring. They claimed to not care who Braun Strowman’s tag team partner is at WrestleMania 34. They stated that Braun will have to tag in his partner during the match and they both will need to be on the same page. Sheamus & Cesaro added that Strowman and his partner will never be a real team and that they will never get the RAW Tag Team Championships.

Braun Strowman’s music hit and Braun marched to the entrance ramp with a microphone in his hand. The crowd chanted “get these hands” and Braun nodded along. Strowman admitted that he doesn’t play well with others, but management has made it clear that he has to have a partner to challenge for the tag titles.

Strowman said that he has a partner and that he didn’t appreciate what Sheamus and Cesaro were saying. Braun added that his tag partner will come down to the ring if he gets a match with either Sheamus and Cesaro. Sheamus accepted the deal and Strowman said that he will go get him and marched towards the back. Strowman warned Sheamus and Cesaro that he was a lot like him, just a little different.

Braun’s music hit once again and he came down the entrance ramp in a disguise. He then referred to himself as Braun’s brother “Brains” and entered the ring. Sheamus and Cesaro attacked Strowman but Braun fought them off. The Bar battle back, but once again Strowman beat them down. Sheamus and Cesaro got out of the ring as Strowman shouted “get these hands!”.

Later on RAW, Strowman ran into Curt Hawkins backstage. Hawkins wanted to be Strowman’s partner. Braun asked what Curt’s win/loss record was and Hawkins dodged the question. Strowman then launched Hawkins through a wall.

Opinion: Brains Strowman made an impressive debut tonight, but we will have to wait until WrestleMania 34 to find out who Braun’s tag partner is. I’m ready for a new team to be the champs on RAW. The Bar are a solid team that could use a fresh start on SmackDown following WrestleMania 34.

The Undertaker Didn’t Show Up

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John Cena came down to the ring and said that he was wrong. Cena noted that there has been no response from The Undertaker and he has taken that as a no. Cena said that he is going to WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans fired up as a fan.

Cena stated that Michael Cole suggested that he enter the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal or become Braun’s partner. John brought up all of his recent losses and claimed that if he entered one of those matches, he would be taking a spot from a WWE Superstar that has busted their ass and earned it.

John noted that he has a lot of stuff going on outside of WWE and that maybe this WrestleMania is a perfect time for a change. The crowd chanted “Undertaker!” as Cena stood patiently in the ring. He said that he doesn’t think that The Undertaker hears them and stated that he is damn proud to go to WrestleMania 34 as a fan. Cena put over the WrestleMania card and added that he was proud that Daniel Bryan is back where he belongs, in the ring at WrestleMania.

Cena added that he was proud to get to watch AJ Styles finally get the WrestleMania moment he deserves. John brought up Rusev Day, Elias and all of the women’s matches at WrestleMania and stated that he was proud to watch all of it. John then apologized about The Undertaker and said that he did everything he could to get him to come back.

John tried one more time to summon The Undertaker and got the Atlanta crowd riled up. The crowd cheered as loud as they could as Cena ran around in the ring while holding the microphone up in the air. John stopped in the middle of the ring and the crowd started chanting “Undertaker!”.

The Undertaker didn’t show up and the crowd started to boo. Cena stated that The Undertaker doesn’t have the decency to stand up and do a damn thing. John said that The Undertaker can ignore him all he wants, but he is a “dead man walking” the second he ignores all these people. Cena stated that it was obvious that The Undertaker left his hat in the ring, but it is clear to everyone that he also left his balls at home. The crowd chanted “Cena!” as John shrugged in the ring. John’s music hit as Cena exited the ring. Cena made his way up the entrance ramp and walked backstage.

Opinion: Cena has done a hell of a job selling this match by himself. I’m expecting The Undertaker to show up at WrestleMania and it is going to be awesome when he does.

Elias Destroyed Heath Slater

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Elias strummed his guitar in the ring and claimed that everyone will know Sunday night that WWE stands for “Walk With Elias”. Elias then started poking fun at Atlanta and called it a dump.

Elias noted that he has the greatest performance of a lifetime in store for WrestleMania 34. He then told the crowd to shut up and was immediately interrupted by Heath Slater. Rhyno accompanied Slater down to the ring while wearing a shit that read “I walk with Slater”.

The match started off with Elias beating down Slater in the corner. Elias leveled him with a Clothesline, but Slater was able to battle back with a knee to the face. Elias connected with a massive punch and followed it up with the Drift Away for the easy victory.

We will find out Sunday what Elias will be doing at WrestleMania 34. He has been rumored to be Braun Strowman’s partner, perform a song or two, or wind up in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

Nia Jax Vowed To Squash Alexa Bliss Like A Bug At WrestleMania 34

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Alexa Bliss and Mickie James had a backstage promo during RAW. They poked fun at Nia’s weight and Alexa Bliss vowed to retain her RAW Women’s Championship. Later on RAW, Nia Jax had an exclusive interview regarding her true feelings about Alexa Bliss.

Nia sat down with Renee Young and admitted that Alexa Bliss’ comments brought her back to when she was a child. She has always been different, but has learned to accept it and be herself. Jax noted that she has been disappointed in herself recently because she trusted Alexa Bliss. Nia went over Alexa’s comments and admitted that they shattered her confidence.

Jax said that she looked in the mirror and told herself that she doesn’t need to take this sh**. Nia added that she is proud of herself and that Bliss represents everyone that has ever doubted her. Nia looked at the camera and said that Alexa was nothing but an insecure little girl and that she was going to squash Bliss like a bug at WrestleMania.

Alexa Bliss and Mickie James faced off against Dana Brooke and Asuka in a tag match. Dana Brooke and Alexa Bliss started off the match. Bliss chuckled with Mickie James before locking up with Dana. Brooke was in control for a moment but Bliss knocked her to the mat with a forearm to the back.

Mickie tagged in and continued the beatdown on Dana Brooke. Dana went for a roll-up but Mickie kicked out at one. The crowd chanted “we want Asuka!” as Mickie taunted them. Dana connected with a right hand and drove Mickie James to the corner. Mickie booted Dana in the face and then taunted Asuka in the corner.

Dana planted Mickie with a Body Slam and tried to flip onto Mickie but she was able to get her knees up as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, Dana Brooke was still trapped in the ring. Mickie applied a Chin Lock as Dana screamed in pain. Dana broke free but was quickly knocked back to the canvas.

Bliss tagged in and slapped Dana in the face. Alexa hit a kick to the ribs and stomped on Dana’s head for a two count. Brooke finally battled back with a Suplex and tagged in Asuka. Mickie tagged in at the same time and Asuka dropped her with a Hip Attack. Asuka connected with a knee to the face and followed it up with a few kicks. Asuka knocked Bliss off the apron and Mickie rolled out of the ring. Asuka hit Mickie with a sliding kick off the apron and then brought Mickie back into the ring.

The crowd chanted “Asuka!” as Mickie connected with a kick to the face. Mickie posed and made her way up the turnbuckle. Mickie missed with a jump and Asuka quickly locked in the Asuka Lock in the middle of the ring for the submission victory.

After the match, Bliss and Mickie attacked Asuka and Dana Brooke. Nia Jax ran down to the ring and Mickie and Alexa tried to run away. Nia grabbed Alexa’s hair but Mickie fought her off. Alexa Bliss retreated up the entrance ramp as Nia planted Mickie with a Samoan Drop.

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Brock Lesnar Survived Five Superman Punches

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Paul Heyman was shown backstage on the phone and was quickly interrupted by RAW GM Kurt Angle. Kurt stated that it was important for the main event to stay intact. Heyman told Angle not to worry and that they will save it for WrestleMania. Angle told Angle to not say anything to Reigns so that Roman doesn’t injure Brock before WrestleMania.

Heyman laughed in Angle’s face and said that they will take it under consideration. Later on the show, RAW GM Kurt Angle approached Roman Reigns. Angle pleaded with Reigns not to do anything to ruin the main event at WrestleMania 34.  Reigns said that if Heyman says one thing that pisses him off tonight, he will not just sit and let it happen. Angle approached Lesnar and Heyman just before the end of the show and once again asked them not to cause a scene. Heyman said that he was going to keep everything positive and then made his way to the ring with Lesnar. 

The WWE locker room stood on the entrance ramp to prevent anything from going down tonight. Heyman said that Kurt Angle has no control and that Brock Lesnar has the control because he is the Universal Champion.

Heyman stated that they laughed at everyone in the audience after Brock Lesnar defeated The Undertaker to end his streak. Paul added that everyone thinks that it is Roman Reigns’ destiny to defeat Lesnar and capture the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34. Heyman stated that you have to respect Roman’s “bad-assery”, but the truth is that Brock Lesnar will F5 Reigns and pin him at WrestleMania 34. Heyman claimed that wasn’t a prediction, it was a spoiler.

Paul said that if Roman Reigns were to become Universal Champion, this is the last time anyone will ever see Lesnar & Heyman on WWE RAW. A brief “yes!” chant broke out as Heyman continued. Heyman brought up people claiming that Lesnar doesn’t respect the WWE locker room and the fans is 100% true. Heyman claimed that Lesnar feels that there is not member of the WWE locker room that can hold his jock and that there is not one fan that can afford what he thinks it is worth to watch Brock Lesnar perform.

Heyman brought up Reigns’ family and added that Roman is going to face them and admit that he was conquered by Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. Heyman added that Roman Reigns is not the Big Dog against Brock Lesnar. Paul called Reigns “Brock Lesnar’s bitch” and tossed the microphone out of the ring.

Reigns’ music hit and Roman came down to the entrance ramp. The Superstars on the ramp got in his way to try and prevent him from coming down to the ring. Lesnar smirked and raised the title in the ring. Reigns said “all y’all full-time talent are going to stand out here and protect that part-time bastard”. The Superstars then cleared a path for Reigns to come down the ramp.

Roman marched to the ring as Heyman rolled out of it. Some of the crowd chanted “lets go Roman” as Reigns walked up the steps and got on the ring apron. Reigns got into the ring with Lesnar and the two circled each other. Brock hopped out of the ring and grabbed his Universal Championship. Brock laughed as Reigns stood tall in the ring.

Lesnar grabbed a steel chair and got back into the ring. Reigns didn’t back down and the two circled each other again. Roman connected with three Superman Punches and Lesnar grabbed the chair again. Reigns delivered a fourth Superman Punch and Lesnar crashed to the mat. Brock slowly made his way back to his feet with the steel chair. Roman hit Lesnar with a fifth Superman Punch and grabbed the Universal Championship. Roman raised the title over Lesnar and looked at the WrestleMania 34 sign. Lesnar got back up and planted Reigns with an F5. Heyman reminded Lesnar that the F5 put Reigns down. Lesnar smirked and hobbled his way up the entrance ramp as RAW went off the air.

Opinion: The silence in the crowd during this segment is all you need to know. The WrestleMania crowd will not react well when Roman Reigns most likely wins the Universal Championship. It is a main event that few wanted, but WWE insisted on trying to make it work. There are several matches that I’m looking forward to more than the Universal Championship match at WrestleMania 34.

What did you think of the final episode of RAW before WrestleMania? Let us know in the comments below.

Ashley Massaro Resurfaces, Bullet Club Logo Not Changing

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Ashley Massaro #ThisIsHardRock

Former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro has resurfaced as part of the#ThisIsHardRock campaign presented by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. The 2005 WWE Diva Search Winner, Playboy Magazine covergirl and Miss Hawaiian Tropic is looking hotter than ever in this must-see photo shoot at HeymanHustle.com.

Bullet Club’s New Logo

Last week, Bullet Club member Cody Rhodes announced that the faction’s iconic logo was being retired in favor of something entirely new. One Hour Tees, distributors of the official Bullet Club merchandise, announced on Monday that Nick and Matt Jackson of the Young Bucks, with the support of the Bullet club, have opted to NOT change the logo.

The scrapped plans to change the Bullet Club logo are the subject of the 99th episode of Being The Elite, which you can watch here:

Cody Rhodes gave this explanation as to why they stuck with the original logo:

WWE Announces WrestleMania 34 Kickoff Matches

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WWE has announced the following for the two-hour WrestleMania 34 Kickoff pre-show on Sunday – the fifth annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, the inaugural WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal and the finals for the vacant WWE Cruiserweight Title with Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali.

The WrestleMania 34 Kickoff pre-show will begin at 5pm EST on Sunday. As noted, the second hour of the Kickoff will also air live on the USA Network.

WrestleMania 34 takes place on Sunday, April 8th from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Below is the updated confirmed WrestleMania card:

Confirmed Matches:

WWE Universal Title Match
Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar

WWE Title Match
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. AJ Styles

Triple Threat for the WWE Intercontinental Title
Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor vs. The Miz

Fatal 4 Way for the WWE United States Title
Rusev vs. Bobby Roode vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton

RAW Women’s Title Match
Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss

SmackDown Women’s Title Match
Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair

RAW Tag Team Title Match
Braun Strowman and a partner vs. Cesaro and Sheamus

Triple Threat for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles
The New Day vs. The Bludgeon Brothers vs. The Usos

Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle vs. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon

Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
Zayn and Owens will get their jobs back if they win, they will remain fired if they lose.

Kickoff Pre-show: Finals of the WWE Cruiserweight Title Tournament
Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali

Kickoff Pre-show: Inaugural WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal
Mickie James, Bayley, Naomi, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Ruby Riott, Lana, Natalya, Sasha Banks, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, TBA

Kickoff Pre-show: Fifth Annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Scott Dawson, Dash Wilder, Baron Corbin, Tye Dillinger, Mojo Rawley, Matt Hardy, Dolph Ziggler, Tyler Breeze, Fandango, TBA

Rumored Matches

John Cena vs. The Undertaker

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