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NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia Results 1/27/18

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NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. The Authors of Pain – Winners: Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish

Kassius Ohno vs. The Velveteen Dream – Winner: The Velveteen Dream

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler – Winner: Ember Moon

Extreme Rules Match: Aleister Black vs. Adam Cole – Winner: Aleister Black

NXT Championship: ( C) Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Johnny Gargano – Winner: Andrade “Cien” Almas

After the match, Tommaso Ciampa hit Gargano from behind with a crutch.

Wrestling News Blog Podcast: XFL Announcement & 2018 Royal Rumble & NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia Previews

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Ed Boston Podcast Network presents The Wrestling News Blog Podcast!

Ed Boston and Vanessa Vasquez discuss Vince McMahon’s huge XFL announcement and give a preview of NXT Takeover Philidelphia and the WWE Royal Rumble.. Which will feature a Women’s Rumble match for the first time ever!!!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/edboston/2018/01/27/wrestling-news-blog-podcast-xfl-announcement-royal-rumble-2018-preview

The Undertaker and Michelle McCool Spotted In Philadelphia, The Site For Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble

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According to PWInsider, The Undertaker and Michelle McCool were both seen in Philadelphia, the site for Sunday’s Royal Rumble. McCool initially showed interested in participating when the Women’s Royal Rumble match was announced last month. According to the report, WWE did reach out to her about an appearance.

In regards to The Undertaker, no word on if he’s there for an appearance of his own or just traveling to see his wife potentially be in the Women’s Rumble. Undertaker did participate in last year’s Rumble, entering at number 29, tossing out four Superstars (including Goldberg) before being eliminated by Roman Reigns. Undertaker would lose to Reigns at WrestleMania 33 and most recently cut a promo at the Manhattan Center for RAW 25 earlier this week.

Here’s a photo and short video of Undertaker in Philly, both taken earlier today.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Royal Rumble 1/28/18

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30-Man Royal Rumble Match: John Cena, Finn Balor, Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura, Elias, Baron Corbin, Matt Hardy, Bray Wyatt, Aiden English, Rusev, Titus O’Neil, Apollo Crews, Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods, Tye Dillinger, The Miz,

Universal Championship: (C) Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kane

WWE Championship – 2-on 1 Handicap Match: (C) AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

30-Woman Royal Rumble Match: Naomi, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Asuka, Natalya, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose, Carmella, Tamina, Lana, Mickie James, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, Dana Brooke, Alicia Fox

RAW Tag Team Championship: (C) Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan vs. Sheamus & Cesaro

SmackDown Tag Team Championship- 2 out of 3 falls: (C) The Usos vs. Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable

(Kickoff) Bobby Roode’s United States Championship Open Challenge

(Kickoff) Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. The Revival

(Kickoff) Six Man Tag Team Match: Kalisto, Lince Dorado & Gran Metalik vs. TJP, Jack Gallagher & Drew Gulak

NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia 1/27/18

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NXT Championship: ( C) Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Johnny Gargano

Extreme Rules Match: Aleister Black vs. Adam Cole

NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler

NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish vs. The Authors of Pain

Kassius Ohno vs. The Velveteen Dream

WWE Announces Full WrestleMania 34 AXXESS Schedule & Ticket Info

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WWE posted the following WrestleMania 34 AXXESS schedule:

As WrestleMania prepares to return to The Big Easy, don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of WrestleMania Axxess, April 5-8, the ultimate fan experience packed with Superstar appearances, live matches, Q&As, photo ops and so much more.

WrestleMania Axxess takes over the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., Thursday, April 5, to Sunday, April 8. Fans of all ages will not want to miss the ultimate WWE fan experience, featuring Superstar meet & greets, memorabilia displays and much more.

Tickets for this year’s WrestleMania Axxess celebration will be available at Ticketmaster.com, beginning Saturday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. ET.

Check below for the dates and times for each WrestleMania Axxess session, Superstar signing schedules and pricing information.

AXXESS DATES AND TIMES
(All times listed are local to the New Orleans area)

Axxess Day 1 
Thursday, April 5
6-10 p.m.

Axxess Day 2
Friday, April 6
5-9 p.m.

Axxess Day 3, Session 1
Saturday, April 7
8 a.m.-noon

Axxess Day 3, Session 2
Saturday, April 7
1-5 p.m.

Axxess Day 3, Session 3
Saturday, April 7
6-10 p.m.

Axxess Day 4
Sunday, April 6
8 a.m.-noon

WWE SUPERSTAR SIGNING SCHEDULE
Premium VIP Sessions:

Thursday, April 5
Goldberg – 8 p.m.

Friday, April 6
Shinsuke Nakamura – 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 7
AJ Styles, Asuka – 8 a.m.
Seth Rollins – 10 a.m.
Braun Strowman – 10 a.m.
Roman Reigns – 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 8
Dean Ambrose – 10 a.m.

VIP Sessions:

Thursday, April 5
Sasha Banks – 6 p.m.

Friday, April 6
Andrade “Cien” Almas with Zelina Vega & Ember Moon – 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 7
Alexa Bliss – 1 p.m.
Finn Bálor – 3 p.m.
Randy Orton – 3 p.m.
The Hardy Boyz – 6 p.m.
Charlotte Flair – 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 8
Daniel Bryan – 8 a.m.

TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission tickets – $55*
General Admission tickets include:

  • Autographs and photos with WWE Superstars and Legends
  • Enjoy viewing matches, Q&As and contests in the Main Ring

VIP tickets – $125*
VIP tickets include:

  • Autograph and professional photo with a VIP WWE Superstar
  • Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance
  • (1) 8×10 glossy photo of the appearing Superstar

Premium VIP tickets – $190*
VIP tickets Include:

  • Autograph and professional photo with a Premium VIP WWE Superstar
  • Exclusive VIP line at the event entrance.
  • (1) 8×10 glossy photo of the appearing Superstar

    *Prices are PER SESSION and do not include applicable fees

      Children 2 years and under – FREE 

      Talent subject to change

New for 2018: As part of our commitment to provide an enjoyable fan experience, WWE provides an accessible line for individuals with disabilities and up to three of their companions at WrestleMania Axxess autograph and photo stages. Wristbands for use of the accessible line are provided onsite.

On-site process:

  • A wristband is required to enter the accessible line at all autograph and photo stages.
  • Fans who purchased an accessible ticket should pick up their wristband at the WWE check-in desk located next to the Box Office at WrestleMania Axxess.
  • If traveling in a group, such fans may receive up to three companion wristbands.
  • A companion wristband alone is not valid for entry to the accessible line. For entry to the accessible line, a companion must be accompanied by an accessible ticketholder.
  • Fans who have not purchased an accessible ticket in advance of the event, but require use of the accessible line, may request a wristband at the check-in desk at WrestleMania Axxess.

Accessible line wristbands are intended for use by individuals with disabilities and up to 3 of their companions. By requesting an accessible line wristband, you represent that you or a member of your party is a qualified individual under the ADA that requires use of the accessible line. WWE may investigate potential misuse of an accessible line wristband where there is good cause to believe that such wristband has been requested fraudulently. WWE may, in its sole discretion, cancel a request for an accessible line wristband that it believes to be fraudulent. WWE and the venue hosting the event also reserve the right to redirect patrons who have an accessible line wristband, but who do not require the use of the accessible line.

Jailed Steroid Dealer Says He’ll Provide Evidence Of Roman Reigns Being A Client Of His

Jon Bravo, who is working on a documentary looking at the Iron Addicts Gym which was owned by jailed steroid dealer Richard Rodriguez, released another interview with Rodriguez, which you can watch in the video below. Last week Rodriquez had implicated Roman Reigns, as well as actors Mark Wahlberg and Josh Duhamel, as clients in a steroid distribution ring. Reigns denied the allegation in a statement that was sent to us.

“I have never heard of Richard Rodriguez or Wellness Fitness Nutrition,” Reigns stated. “I learned from the mistake I made nearly two years ago and paid the penalty for it. Since then, I’ve passed 11 tests as part of WWE’s independent drug testing program.”

Wahlberg and Duhamel also denied the allegations.

In the new video, Rodriguez said that he specifically named Reigns, Wahlberg and Duhamel to get a better plea deal. He said that there are bigger names that haven’t been released that will be revealed in his documentary, even teasing that he might have some secrets on advisors in President Donald Trump’s administration. Rodriguez said that Reigns was introduced to him years ago by a wrestling enthusiast. He also said that he will release “snippets of proof” in the next week of text messages, tracking numbers and addresses where products were shipped that will be tied to each of the accused.

“That information with us communicating with Roman via text messages will be provided to the appropriate party, which will then be disclosed prior to our documentary that’s going to be filmed soon,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez added that his protocol with Reigns would change depending on “the varied times in which WWE wrestlers get tested.”

The DEA arrested Rodriguez and raided his Iron Addicts Gym in Miami last February following an investigation. Rodriguez was accused of being involved in a distribution chain that imported goods from China, then manufactured illegal steroids in Arizona before distributing them out of the Miami area. According to Forbes, Rodriguez’s company, Wellness Fitness Nutrition LLC (WFN), had a client list that included “at least 50 customers in the Eastern District of New York.” It was noted that the ring made over $10 million in the distribution of illegal steroids.

Source: WrestlingINC

Rich Swann Cleared Of All Charges Stemming From Alleged Domestic Incident

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Pro Wrestling Sheet has confirmed Rich Swann was cleared of all charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident that took place last month.

According to court documents, prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to move forward with the case and requested that all charges be dismissed.

As we previously reported, Swann was arrested on December 10th for battery and false imprisonment of his wife. He was subsequently suspended by WWE due to their zero tolerance policy.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Vince McMahon Announces XFL Is Returning In 2020

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Yesterday afternoon Vince McMahon announced that the XFL will return in 2020.

McMahon held an online press conference yesterday afternoon which kicked off with a commercial for the XFL revival that stressed the games will be quicker, simpler, safer and have reformed rules.

Vince kicked off his portion of the presser saying the XFL plans to give football back to the fans by listening to those who love the game over the next two years.

“We will present a shorter, faster-paced, family-friendly and easier to understand game.” Vince explained, “Don’t get me wrong, it’s still football. But it’s professional football reimagined.”

The WWE Chairman revealed that they intend to launch with eight, forty-man teams and a ten game regular season that would finish with two semi-finals and a championship game.

Additional details McMahon revealed during the press conference:

  • He claims the XFL return won’t affect his role in WWE.
  • There will be no crossover between WWE and XFL.
  • Vince says the XFL revival will have nothing to do with politics or social issues. He doesn’t think fans want to deal with things of a political nature while watching. They just want good football.
  • The players will have rules in regards to the National Anthem that players have to abide by.
  • Players with a DUI will not be allowed to compete in the XFL.

Watch the full press conference below:

Impact Wrestling Genesis Preview 1/25/18

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* Moose vs. Lashley

* Impact Grand Championship (No Rounds, No Judges): (C) EC3 vs. Matt Sydal

* X Division Championship: (C) Taiji Ishimori vs. Trevor Lee

* Knockouts Championship: (C) Laurel Van Ness vs. Allie

* Impact Global Championship – Six Sides Of Steel: (C) Eli Drake vs. Johnny Impact vs. Alberto El Patron