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Big Show makes the most of his big stage on WWE Raw

Big Show makes the most of his big stage on WWE Raw

Monday night's Raw was Big Show's stage to showcase and establish his new persona, and in many ways, it worked.

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Alberto Del Rio, Kane and Randy Orton make moves on WWE Smackdown

Alberto Del Rio, Kane and Randy Orton make moves on WWE Smackdown

The card for next month's No Way Out pay-per-view continued to take shape after Friday night's episode of Smackdown, but recent events have parts of the show left with question marks.

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Video: Johnny Rodz on Tommy Dreamer, Bill DeMott and more

Video: Johnny Rodz on Tommy Dreamer, Bill DeMott and more

Arda Ocal of theScore Television Network conducts a video interview with WWE Hall Of Famer Johnny Rodz.

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For Mick Foley, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and others, 'paying dues' pays off

For Mick Foley, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and others, 'paying dues' pays off

Last weekend I attended the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony in Amsterdam, N.Y. It was great hearing such heartfelt speeches from legends of the industry and seeing so many familiar faces in the audience. One such face, Mick Foley, was in the audience enjoying the ceremony like everyone else and didn't even make a speech at the event. He drove four hours from his native Long Island to attend the induction of his trainer, the legendary Domenic DeNucci, then left less than an hour later.

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Snafu with Laurinaitis, Big Show and John Cena was a mistake by WWE

Snafu with Laurinaitis, Big Show and John Cena was a mistake by WWE

Sometimes the small things make all the difference in professional wrestling.

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WWE Over the Limit pay-per-view exceeded expectations

WWE Over the Limit pay-per-view exceeded expectations

In the wake of WWE's Over the Limit pay-per-view, a new Intercontinental champion has been crowned, four other champions continue to hold onto their titles and John Laurinaitis remains employed.

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WWE returns to pay-per-view this Sunday with Over the Limit.

WWE returns to pay-per-view this Sunday with Over the Limit.

The post-WrestleMania season is beginning to come into full bloom, as new stories for the summer are beginning to develop and champions are finding new challengers – well, sort of.

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Video: Hacksaw Jim Duggan talks WWE, calls Mickey Rourke 'a jerk'

Video: Hacksaw Jim Duggan talks WWE, calls Mickey Rourke 'a jerk'

Baltimore Sun blogger and theScore on-air personality Arda Ocal goes 1-on-1 with WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan.

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Ring Posts: Raw misses the mark with stagnant storylines

Ring Posts: Raw misses the mark with stagnant storylines

Triple H has a broken arm. Brock Lesnar has quit WWE. Big Show has done nothing of significance since losing the Intercontinental Championship.

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Smackdown focuses on fatal fourway, crazy AJ

Smackdown focuses on fatal fourway, crazy AJ

Alberto Del Rio, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton and World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus will all battle in a Fatal 4-Way for the gold at the Over The Limit pay-per-view.

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Video: Jerry 'The King' Lawler talks commentary vs. wrestling and much more

Video: Jerry 'The King' Lawler talks commentary vs. wrestling and much more

Ring Posts blogger and theScore on-air personality Arda Ocal sat down recently with WWE commentator Jerry "The King" Lawler, who discussed how his illustrations helped him break into pro wrestling, avoiding major injuries throughout his entire career, avoiding temptation in the wrestling business and much more.

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Video: Brutus Beefcake on facing death, 'Barber' character

Video: Brutus Beefcake on facing death, 'Barber' character

Baltimore Sun blogger and theScore TV on-air personality Arda Ocal caught up with Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake recently. In the interview, Beefcake talks about watching Hulk Hogan play baseball as a kid, who came up with "The Barber" character and how he overcame the toughest moments of his life in the early 90s, when a parasailing accident almost claimed his life, both his parents passed away and he went through a divorce.

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Daniel Bryan loses to World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus

Daniel Bryan loses to World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus

On Monday's Raw, Daniel Bryan earned the right to face WWE Champion CM Punk at Over the Limit.

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WWE draft for Raw and Smackdown: Does anyone still care?

WWE draft for Raw and Smackdown: Does anyone still care?

Post-WrestleMania is usually the beginning of a new fiscal calendar in WWE, where many things start fresh. While that may not necessarily be the case as it pertains to rivalries (this year there were four WrestleMania rematches at Extreme Rules, tying the record set in 2010), it seems to be the case when it comes to fresh faces and new ideas being implemented on WWE programming.

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Raw Recap: Build for Over the Limits off to good start

Raw Recap: Build for Over the Limits off to good start

John Cena put away Brock Lesnar at Sunday’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view, but now he must fight the hired gun’s boss himself next month.

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A perfect storm produces a terrific WWE Extreme Rules PPV

A perfect storm produces a terrific WWE Extreme Rules PPV

If WrestleMania is the fiscal end of the WWE“season,” then Extreme Rules is the first PPV of the new year – it certainly felt that way, with seemingly several new wrinkles being tested out. In what can be described as a “perfect storm” of a stellar Chicago crowd, excellent matches with several clever finishes, refreshing commentary and WWE rarities including violence, blood and referee assault, WWE's Extreme Rules Pay Per View certainly delivered.

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Smackdown recap: Cesaro makes his WWE television in-ring debut

Smackdown recap: Cesaro makes his WWE television in-ring debut

Part of the fun of professional wrestling is watching the development of certain wrestlers, from their debut through the peaks and valleys of their career.

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'Incredible' support from fans has WWE superstar Daniel Bryan primed for Extreme Rules

'Incredible' support from fans has WWE superstar Daniel Bryan primed for Extreme Rules

In 1988, the Honky Tonk Man lost the Intercontinental title to the Ultimate Warrior in 31 seconds. Honky Tonk would never reach that level of success in the WWE again, while the Ultimate Warrior was catapulted into the main event, winning the WWE title less than two years later.

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Predictions for every match at WWE's Extreme Rules pay-per-view

Predictions for every match at WWE's Extreme Rules pay-per-view

Since WrestleMania, the biggest buzz in the WWE Universe has focused around Brock Lesnar’s return to professional wrestling.

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'Mean' Gene Okerlund: 'Book me at WrestleMania 29!'

'Mean' Gene Okerlund: 'Book me at WrestleMania 29!'

Ring Posts blogger and theScore TV personality Arda Ocal catches up with "Mean" Gene Okerlund, who talks about being undefeated in his in-ring pro wrestling career, wanting a match at WrestleMania 29, and who gave him the nickname "Mean" Gene.

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Diamond Dallas Page on Dave Grohl, WCW, threatened lawsuits and more

Diamond Dallas Page on Dave Grohl, WCW, threatened lawsuits and more

Baltimore Sun Ring Posts columnist and theScore Television Network on-air personality Arda Ocal sat down recently with Diamond Dallas Page. Among the topics discussed were:

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Arda Ocal is a TV personality on theScore Television Network in Canada, hosting "Aftermath" -- a WWE analysis program on Tuesdays and Fridays -- as well as "Aftermath Radio" with former WWE ref Jimmy Korderas on Mondays at 11:20 p.m. ET on thescore.com. He also promotes, ring announces and provides commentary for independent pro wrestling in Canada, specifically in the Toronto area.

Adam Testa is a passionate wrestling fan. He watches and supports wrestling of all levels, from the independent scene to the WWE. He has interviewed many stars of the business, including Cody Rhodes, Jeff Jarrett, Jesse Ventura, Tyler Black and Chris Hero, among others. He is also the marketing director for Southern Illinois-based All American Pro Wrestling. Outside of the world of wrestling, he serves as the lifestyles and entertainment writer for The Southern Illinoisan newspaper.

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