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RAW Preview 4/2/18

Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia with the final red brand hype for Sunday’s WrestleMania 34 pay-per-view.

* Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle to meet Triple H & Stephanie McMahon face-to-face

* Will Roman Reigns be ready for WrestleMania?

* Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor collide in battle for WrestleMania momentum

* Will The Undertaker respond to John Cena’s WrestleMania challenge?

* Can Alexa Bliss evade Nia Jax until WrestleMania?

* Who is Braun Strowman’s partner?

Daniel Bryan And Top WWE Stars Added To 50-Man Match At The Greatest Royal Rumble Event

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WWE has announced Daniel Bryan, Big Show, Kane, Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt for the 50-man Royal Rumble match that will headline the Greatest Royal Rumble event on Friday, April 27th in Saudi Arabia.

 As noted, this event will feature several surprises, including rumored appearances by The Undertaker and Chris Jericho. All main roster titles will be defended except for the RAW Women’s Title and the SmackDown Women’s Title. The event is expected to air live on the WWE Network but it has been confirmed to air live in Saudi Arabia, the UK and Australia.

Below is the updated card for the event:

50-Man Royal Rumble Match
Daniel Bryan, Kane, Big Show, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, TBA

RAW Tag Team Title Match
The Hardys vs. The Bar

Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Title
Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins vs. The Miz

John Cena vs. Triple H

Source: WrestlingINC

Jimmy Hart to induct Hillbilly Jim into the WWE Hall of Fame

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WWE announced Jimmy Hart will be inducting Hillbilly Jim into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame. Below is WWE’s full announcement:

“Hillbilly Jim often found himself standing across the ring from nefarious Superstars managed by Jimmy Hart, but in the years since their heyday, the relationship between the two men changed. Their new dynamic will be on display when Hart inducts Hillbilly Jim into the WWE Hall of Fame during the 2018 Induction Ceremony, streaming live on WWE NetworkFriday, April 6, at 8 ET/5 PT.Hillbilly Jim arrived on the scene in WWE in late 1984 as the protégé of Hulk Hogan, which made him a prime target for Hart and his collection of evildoers. The man from Mudlick, Ky., did battle with the likes of The Honky Tonk Man, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and Earthquake, all as “The Mouth of The South” lurked at ringside, ready to help his charges gain victory by any means necessary.

But after the two men stepped away from the ring, they grew to become close friends. Hart and Hillbilly Jim even lived under the same roof on the hit WWE Network reality show “Legends House.”

What stories will Hart regale the WWE Universe with when he inducts Hillbilly Jim into sports-entertainment’s most hallowed hall? Find out during the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, streaming live on WWE Network Friday, April 6, at 8 ET/5 PT!”

Big Show to induct Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame

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WWE has announced that Big Show will induct Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame this coming weekend.

It is a titanic task to induct The World’s Strongest Man into the WWE Hall of Fame. So, who better to handle the duties than The World’s Largest Athlete? Big Show will have the honor of welcoming Mark Henry into the WWE Hall of Fame during the 2018 Induction Ceremony this Friday, April 6, streaming live on WWE Network at 8 ET/5 PT.

The two titans have engaged in numerous battles over the years, including an epic rivalry over the World Heavyweight Championship in 2011. Outside the ring, the two veterans have become close friends. Their strong bond makes Big Show the perfect man for the task of inducting Henry.

“I’ve spent a lot of time going up and down the road with Mark Henry,” Big Show told WWE.com. “I’ve had battles with him, and I know what kind of a human being and community leader he is. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the WWE Hall of Fame. It is my honor to induct my friend.”

How will Big Show pay tribute to his friend and former rival? Find out during the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, streaming live on WWE Network this Friday at 8 ET/5 PT.

Tickets for this Friday’s Induction Ceremony at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans are available now.

NXT Preview 3/28/18

* What will Aleister Black have in store for the NXT Champion?

* William Regal promises an announcement that will change the landscape of NXT – William Regal announces the NXT North American Title

* EC3 NXT TV Debut?

* Lars Sullivan returns to impose his will

* Can The Street Profits stop The Authors of Pain in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Semifinals?

* Will Roderick Strong & Pete Dunne have the answers for SAnitY?

Road Dogg Teases Performance Of “With My Baby Tonight” At WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony

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Below is video of “Road Dogg” Brian James talking to Renee Young at last night’s SmackDown, discussing how he will induct Jeff Jarrett into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 34 weekend in New Orleans. BG called it an honor and a privilege, and said the two have been really good friends as of late. Renee asks Dogg if he can sing a few lines from “With My Baby Tonight” but he gives her a bunch of excuses instead. Dogg does tease a potential performance at the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Referee Hits Superkick And Makes Pin In WWE Tapings Dark Main Event, Rusev Impersonates Hulk Hogan

The dark main event after last night’s  WWE 205 Live in Pittsburgh saw WWE Champion AJ Styles and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos defeat Baron Corbin, Rusev and Aiden English in six-man action. Corbin did not appear on this week’s SmackDown broadcast but the others did.

Like dark matches often do, the match featured shenanigans from the start as Rusev came out impersonating WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, air guitar and all. The finish saw WWE referee Danilo Anfibio superkick English while Styles counted the pin.

Below are fan photos and videos from the match:

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Source: WrestlingINC

Road Dogg To Induct Jeff Jarrett Into WWE Hall of Fame

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WWE just announced that “Road Dogg” Brian James will be inducting Jeff Jarrett into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 34 Weekend in New Orleans.

Road Dogg was at ringside for some of Jeff Jarrett’s biggest triumphs inside the squared circle, so it’s only right that he be the person to induct Double J into the WWE Hall of Fame during the 2018 Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 6, during WrestleMania 34 Week.

Road Dogg arrived in WWE in 1994, then known as The Roadie, acting as Jarrett’s gofer as he tried to use WWE to springboard to country music superstardom. In addition to taking care of Double J’s musical endeavors, Road Dogg wasn’t afraid to meddle in Jarrett’s affairs in the ring, either. That led to the beginning of Road Dogg’s in-ring career with WWE, which saw him go on to become a six-time tag team champion and an Intercontinental Champion.

Of course, there’s also musical controversy between the two, as it was also revealed that Road Dogg provided the vocals for Jarrett’s debut single, “With My Baby Tonight.”

What will Road Dogg say when he introduces the six-time Intercontinental Champion and four-time WCW Champion for enshrinement into the WWE Hall of Fame? Find out during the 2018 Induction Ceremony, streaming live on WWE Network Friday, April 6, at 8 ET/5 PT!

Tickets for the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans are available now.

Shane McMahon Hospitalized With Diverticulitis

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WWE Announced that Shane McMahon suffered an infection due to acute diverticulitis while on vacation with his family in Antigua.

Shane McMahon is currently recovering from acute diverticulitis and an umbilical hernia in a New York-area medical facility, WWE.com has learned.

Two weeks ago on SmackDown LIVE, McMahon announced he would be taking an indefinite leave of absence from his position as the blue brand’s Commissioner. Following that announcement, McMahon was brutally attacked by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. WWE medical staff initially diagnosed him with a laryngeal contusion and trapezius and rhomboid strains as a result of the beating.

Following the vicious assault, McMahon went to the Caribbean with his family to rest and recuperate.  While there, Shane developed a massive infection due to acute diverticulitis and was hospitalized for several days in Antigua before being flown back to a New York-area hospital, where he is currently being treated with heavy doses of antibiotics. The doctors in New York have also discovered that Shane suffered an umbilical hernia during the attack, which will require surgery once the infection has been eradicated.

Stick with WWE.com for further updates on Shane McMahon’s status as they become available.

Shane posted the following update on Instagram:

Thank you everyone for the get well wishes. It truly helps. Im healing up, and I have the best medicine in the world with me.

SmackDown Live Preview 3/27/18

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA as the Road to WrestleMania 34 continues.

* Will Daniel Bryan make it to SmackDown LIVE?

* Roode & Orton join forces to take on Mahal and Singh

* The New Day return to battle The Bludgeon Brothers

* Shinsuke Nakamura clashes with Shelton Benjamin

* Charlotte Flair faces Natalya in a rematch from last Tuesday