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Raw recap: Nod to the past builds excitement
Nostalgia can be a double-edged sword.
There's a time and a place for the past in professional wrestling. The "nostalgia pop" garnered by superstars like "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and "Road Dogg" Jesse James during the Royal Rumble are one example.
The...Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Google Inc., WrestleMania, Music, Facebook
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Raw Recap: Hype building around CM Punk-Dolph Ziggler match
Believe it or not, there existed a time when WWE built anticipation for pay-per-view matches by keeping the competitors separated prior to the big show.
In today's era of WWE, however, the philosophy seems to be aimed at attempting to build excitement by...Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Media Industry, Music, David Otunga, Literature
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Sheamus winning 30-man Rumble, CM Punk beating Dolph Ziggler for title highlighted an excellent Royal Rumble
The Royal Rumble has long been recognized as one of the premier American wrestling events of the year, coming in second to only WrestleMania.
This year's event featured a number of surprises, both in the 30-man Rumble match itself and on the rest of the...Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Wrestling, Music, Symbols and Symbolism, Mick Foley
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WWE Raw recap: Undertaker returns, adding yet another player to the CM Punk vs. John Laurinaitis feud
Conflict and tension between authority figures and superstars are by no means new concepts in the world of professional wrestling.
The most obvious example comes in the form of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's crusade against WWE CEO Vince McMahon. That duo...Tags: Vince McMahon, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Wrestling, Media Industry, Steve Austin
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10 things I learned from watching every Royal Rumble
In 2010, my tag team partner Jimmy Korderas and I made the (questionable) decision to watch every single WrestleMania event leading up to WrestleMania 27. We made a podcast for every edition of the “Grand Daddy of them all” and posted them...Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Flu, Vince McMahon, Music, Steve Austin
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Would a heel turn be the right move for John Cena?
One of the most debated topics throughout the WWE Universe is John Cena's character and the notion that many want him to turn heel.
I think the term “heel” -- when talking about change that many want from John Cena -- is misleading.
Before...Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Madison Square Garden, Wrestling, WrestleMania, Steve Austin
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Friday's Smackdown fails to generate momentum heading toward Elimination Chamber
This year's Road to WrestleMania feels like a construction zone.
Momentum is stalled, speed is halted and the scenery doesn't seem to change. Despite all the negatives, the promise of a new, improved motorway lies ahead in the future.
Coming off the...Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Wrestling, WrestleMania, Fox Broadcasting Company, Facebook
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Why the Rock Is the First Pro Wrestler (or Athlete) to Become a Movie Star
ReutersMay 01 (TheWrap.com) - Ask a group of pro wrestling fans to name their favorite lord of the ring and you might get 10 different answers. Older fans grew up idolizing Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and "Nature Boy" Ric Flair while newer fans might list Shawn...Tags: The Fast and the Furious 6 (movie), World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., The Hangover (movie), Wrestling, Action (Movie Genre)
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The Rock undergoes emergency surgery
TV WatchersFreedom grad Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is reportedly resting at home after undergoing emergency surgery Monday for three hernial tears he suffered while wrestling John Cena during WrestleMania 29 at New Jersey’s Met Life Stadium earlier this month.... -
Did Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson triumph at WrestleMania?
TV WatchersJohn Cena has taken the WWE Championship from Freedom graduate Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson during WrestleMania 29 Sunday at New Jersey’s Met Life Stadium. Cena who won the title for the unprecedented 11th time, was in a rematch with the...... -
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson undergoes surgery for hernial tears
Freedom High grad Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he is resting at home after undergoing emergency surgery Monday for three hernial tears he suffered during WrestleMania 29 this month. The operation forced Johnson, 40, to miss the Los Angeles premiere for...Tags: The Fast and the Furious 6 (movie), World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Television Industry, Hercules (movie), Dwayne Johnson
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Dwayne Johnson has emergency surgery for hernial tears
Dwayne Johnson had an emergency operation for three hernial tears he suffered while wrestling John Cena during WrestleMania earlier this month. The actor-wrestler, better known as "The Rock," underwent surgery Monday, which is why he missed the Los...Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Wrestling, WrestleMania, Mark Wahlberg, Janice Dickinson
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