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Predictions for every match at WWE Extreme Rules

Predictions for every match at WWE Extreme Rules

Here are my predictions for WWE Extreme Rules: 

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WWE Raw recap: Triple H, Brock Lesnar trade blows before Extreme Rules

WWE Raw recap: Triple H, Brock Lesnar trade blows before Extreme Rules

A "go home" Raw (the last episode before a pay-per-view event) is always watched with extra attention, mostly because critics have the same question -- did this particular show do anything to increase my interest in buying the pay-per-view on Sunday?

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WWE, Susan G. Komen team up for Mother's Day

WWE, Susan G. Komen team up for Mother's Day

The successful relationship between WWE and Susan G. Komen will continue, as a special Mother's Day campaign has been launched.

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The Shield builds on its main event status on WWE Raw

The Shield builds on its main event status on WWE Raw

What a difference a week makes.

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Mick Foley confronts Ryback on Raw [Video]

Mick Foley confronts Ryback on Raw [Video]

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WWE Raw recap: The Undertaker competes, 'Fandangoing' returns

WWE Raw recap: The Undertaker competes, 'Fandangoing' returns

Ever since the day after WrestleMania, when "Fandangoing" became a thing, we knew that when WWE returned to the United Kingdom just weeks later, that it would all resume.

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WWE's 'The Best of In Your House' is a fun look back at 1990s pay-per-view series

WWE's 'The Best of In Your House' is a fun look back at 1990s pay-per-view series

In Your House was a two-hour show that premiered in May 1995 that was designed to give WWE a monthly pay-per-view event. With it being shorter than the traditional three-hour offerings, as well as every IYH event having the same look and feel (at least in the beginning, anyway), you would think that they would be treated as, and perceived to be, second-rate WWE pay-pew-view events.

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Video interview with former Four Horsemen manager J.J. Dillon

Video interview with former Four Horsemen manager J.J. Dillon

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Video interview with former WWE star Sgt. Slaughter

Video interview with former WWE star Sgt. Slaughter

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Video interview with former WWE superstar Rob Van Dam

Video interview with former WWE superstar Rob Van Dam

Arda Ocal talks to Rob Van Dam about Cauliflower Alley in Las Vegas, attending the WWE Hall of Fame to see his friend Booker T, Mick Foley's induction and a match that never happened, rumors of his return to WWE, his famous "thumb point" and its origins, and Jean Claude Van Damme.

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Kofi Kingston wins U.S. Championship on WWE Raw

Kofi Kingston wins U.S. Championship on WWE Raw

Yes, you read that headline correctly.

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Boisterous, creative fans highlight first WWE Raw after WrestleMania

Boisterous, creative fans highlight first WWE Raw after WrestleMania

Everything that Wrestlemania wasn't, for the hardcore WWE fan, Raw was.

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WrestleMania's predictability sparks some outrage from WWE fans

WrestleMania's predictability sparks some outrage from WWE fans

The theme of Wrestlemania 29 might boil down to one word - predictable.

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WWE Hall of Fame funny, historic and dragging

WWE Hall of Fame funny, historic and dragging

Fans inside Madison Square Garden witnessed something many thought would never come.

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Book review of 'The Three Count' by Jimmy Korderas

Book review of 'The Three Count' by Jimmy Korderas

Jimmy Korderas is a friend of mine, so I wanted to unequivocally love “The Three Count.” But unfortunately, in the end I’m left more with mixed emotions. My problem with the book, if you can call it that, is one of perspective. There are two parts to the book in my opinion: the first I enjoyed and found quite fascinating, and the other part just wasn’t for me. The part of the book that I loved was the “getting there” portion of his story.  Jimmy’s journey from fan to WWE referee is a remarkable tale, one I doubt will ever be duplicated. The industry has changed and I’m not sure in its current form that it’s possible for a guy to almost literally sneak in the back door, and inch by inch earn his way onto the team, as Jimmy did.

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Predictions for every match at WrestleMania 29

Predictions for every match at WrestleMania 29

JOHN CENA VS. THE ROCK

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The Miz talks about WrestleMania 29 [Video]

The Miz talks about WrestleMania 29 [Video]

WWE Superstar and former WWE Champion The Miz visits the SI studio to discuss Sunday night's WrestleMania 29 and the state of Cleveland sports.

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Pre-WrestleMania Raw highlighted by Paul Bearer imposter, urn's ashes

Pre-WrestleMania Raw highlighted by Paul Bearer imposter, urn's ashes

In the final segment of Raw, a Paul Bearer impostor (who looked like Paul Heyman) flanked by Druids mocked the Undertaker with the urn. The Deadman then got beat down by CM Punk before Punk opened the urn and scattered the ashes inside on 'Taker's body and bathed himself in it.

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Reid Flair, son of WWE star Ric Flair, dies at 25

Reid Flair, son of WWE star Ric Flair, dies at 25

Reid Flair, the 25-year-old son of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, died Friday, wrestlingobserver.com is reporting. Details surrounding his death are unknown at this time.

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Q&A with 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan, ex-WWE star wrestling in Hagerstown

Q&A with 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan, ex-WWE star wrestling in Hagerstown

“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is wrestling at the Big Time Wrestling show at the Maryland Theater in Hagerstown on Friday night.  We were able to talk to him about what he's been doing since his last extended run with the WWE, as well as his memories of Wrestlemania over the years.

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Q&A with Kevin Nash, former WWE star wrestling in Hagerstown on Friday

Q&A with Kevin Nash, former WWE star wrestling in Hagerstown on Friday

Kevin Nash is wrestling at the Big Time Wrestling show at the Maryland Theater in Hagerstown on Friday night. We were able to talk to him about what he's been doing since last being on WWE television, and as well as his memories of Wrestlemania over the years.

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Capturing the best WrestleMania moments

Capturing the best WrestleMania moments

There is no bigger event than WrestleMania. It is the Superbowl of WWE and professional wrestling. The "Grandest Stage of Them All" is where superstars, matches and memories are immortalized.

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Brock Lesnar, Triple H stipulation revealed on WWE Raw

Brock Lesnar, Triple H stipulation revealed on WWE Raw

Brock Lesnar and Triple H officially sealed the deal on Raw and will meet at Wrestlemania. The two stipulations are that it will be No Holds Barred (similar to their match at Summerslam 2012) and that Triple H's career will be on the line.

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David Otunga takes break from WWE to star in movie with Halle Berry

David Otunga takes break from WWE to star in movie with Halle Berry

Looking at his overall resume, you could say that David Otunga is one of the most successful people among the WWE Superstars. Aside from achieving the near impossible task of cracking the WWE roster, Otunga graduated from Harvard with a law degree. Now, he has added another big item to his resume - actor.

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Handling of Paul Bearer's death on WWE Raw both classy and expected

Handling of Paul Bearer's death on WWE Raw both classy and expected

I want to start of by saying the following: If by some miracle I ever become a WWE announcer, one that people somehow develop a care for (for some odd reason) and in some minute way shape or form using me in a storyline after I pass away would generate a desired response or would enhance a feud between two talents leading to a marquee event, then I want everyone to know that this is exactly what I would have wanted to happen.

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A personal moment with Paul Bearer

A personal moment with Paul Bearer

Often, it's frowned upon when you are on the "media" side of a genre to become too friendly with the people you are covering, for obvious reasons. In pro wrestling, the rules are a little different. Many who cover pro wrestling, love pro wrestling, and get along best with those in the industry who share that love.

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VIDEO Undertaker vs CM Punk in WrestleMania 29

VIDEO Undertaker vs CM Punk in WrestleMania 29

The Undertaker returned to Raw to announce his WrestleMania 29 participation.

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'Old school' episode of WWE Raw sets tone for Wrestlemania

'Old school' episode of WWE Raw sets tone for Wrestlemania

Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

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Arda Ocal is a 13-year broadcast professional, best known for creating, producing and hosting "Aftermath," a WWE analysis program airing on Tuesdays and Fridays that debuted in 2009 nationally in Canada. He is a play-by-play commentator and analyst for various boxing and MMA events, and OHL/AHL hockey on local and national broadcasts. He is the host of "Athlete Tweet Watch" on the YES Network. He also promotes, ring announces and provides commentary for independent pro wrestling events in Canada, specifically in the Toronto area.