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Additionally, WWE NXT UK’s first ever broadcast deal has also been announced. While the schedule for this is not yet confirmed, it’s a huge boost for fans of British wrestling, who can watch all of WWE’s NXT UK Superstars in action on television, with the only method currently available being via WWE Network on Thursdays at 8pm. BT Sport’s official coverage of WWE kicks off tomorrow at 8am, with the monumental move seeing special programming air on the morning of New Year’s Day to showcase everything WWE has to offer....

Sportskeeda Wrestling caught up with Westin Blake, who wrestled as Wesley Blake in WWE NXT as a part of the popular tag teams Blake & Murphy and The Forgotten Sons. You can catch the entire conversation by clicking on the link below. Westin Blake is open to returning to WWE NXT someday When we asked Blake if he would return to WWE NXT if the right offer came along, much in the vein of Samoa Joe, he didn’t hesitate for a second....

So then, barring any unforeseen swerves, we are likely to have Edge vs Randy Orton for Backlash in what is being described as the greatest wrestling match ever by Charly Caruso. Our sympathies are with her because the real backlash is what she will face on social media for describing Edge vs. Randy Orton as such. But why is WWE going back to a program between Edge and Randy Orton when they could have both men work with younger talents to elevate them significantly?...

And I’m sure Seth Rollins has also grown up watching Rey Mysterio perform and blow our minds with his incredible feats of athleticism. So for him to be facing Mysterio on the Season Premiere of RAW is a pretty big deal indeed. So, here are 5 reasons why he was chosen from the field of 5 ahead of Superstars such as AJ Styles, Ricochet, Robert Roode and Shinsuke Nakamura. Personally I’m thrilled that Rey Mysterio won and this article’s only being written based on how he’s been booked thus far, which is not very well....

Yes, of course, it escalated into a flurry of fists between the two men. Yes, the crowd was torn in terms of loyalty, because both of these men are crowd favorites as they’re two of the best in-ring performers of this era. My biggest takeaway from this segment was that AJ Styles is going to turn heel very soon. Don’t believe me? Read the following article and maybe I can change your mind…...

The reaction to the first night of the Draft was somewhat mixed as fans were happy with few decisions, not so much with some others. While the Draft will surely freshen up the product, especially with it ending the Wild Card rule, WWE needs to be careful with the picks. In my opinion, the first night of the Draft wasn’t very exciting and WWE needs to step-up their game on the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW, which would host the second night of the Draft....

The Bulgarian Brute then added that maybe it was time to ‘dust off the old tank’ again. In case you didn’t know… After making his debut on the main roster, Rusev quickly rose through the ranks and soon became the US Champion. The ‘Lion of Bulgaria’ was undefeated on the main roster, when he ended up losing the US Title to John Cena at WM 31, after a 146-day reign....

The WWE superstar was asked if he would team up with Braun Strowman on the grandest WWE stage and he did not seem too enthusiastic. According to him, the two men would instantly come to blows, even if they are teammates. In case you didn’t know… Braun Strowman won a Battle Royal to determine the Number 1 contender for the RAW Tag Team titles. He was informed that he would need a legitimate partner to be able to contest for the said titles....

What’s the story? Former WWE Divas Champion Alicia Fox was fined by WWE earlier today after getting into a brawl with Sasha Banks backstage on Raw, during the brawl Fox also decided to put her hands on a referee and shoved the official. WWE later announced on their Twitter account that Alicia is being fined by the company for putting her hands on an official. It did not take long for Sasha Banks to respond to it, as “The Boss” also took it to Twitter and reacted to the news of Fox being fined by the WWE....

Michaels let fans in on a few backstage details pertaining to what WWE had planned for the Dolph Ziggler vs. Goldberg feud, and whether or not there was any plan for a Michaels vs. Ziggler matchup. Additionally, The Heartbreak Kid also shed light on his brief in-ring comeback which transpired in 2018, and why he chooses to stay away from in-ring competition. Shawn Michaels conAlso Read: WWE Rumors: Big backstage news on changes to RAW and SmackDownfirms that there were no plans for a match between him and Dolph Ziggler Michaels noted that he’s a company man, and well-prepared to do his job whenever he’s called upon....

Follow Sportskeeda for the latest WWE news, rumors and all other wrestling news. Almost every episode of the series has someone coming in as a guest, usually a WWE star. On the occasion of the 50th episode of his Celtic Warrior Workouts, he announced that he is set to be joined by a very special guest. In case you didn’t know… Sheamus’ YouTube channel first became popular and came to light around November, the same time that Sheamus announced that he had Spinal Stenosis....

Rusev had a hilarious take on the whole situation. He is so happy that he wants a spear and superman punch from Reigns. In case you didn’t know… The unthinkable happened last October. Roman Reigns arrived in street clothes and announced to the WWE Universe that he would be relinquishing the Universal Championship owing to the fact that his leukemia had returned. We found out during that segment that he had been battling leukemia for eleven long years....

According to F4WOnline, the viewership recorded by SmackDown Live was the second highest of the year. In case you didn’t know… When compared to previous years, the viewership, however, has continued to decline. The previous year, SmackDown Live had a viewership of 2,792,000 for the corresponding show. While RAW did better in this respect, the Blue Brand was not able to do the same. This week’s show was closed by a bout between AJ Styles and Baron Corbin, as they continued to build towards the last Brand Exclusive pay-per-view of SmackDown Live, Fastlane, which is set to take place on the 11th of March, 2018....

Kingston stated that the more wrestling people get to watch, the better it is for the wrestlers, adding that he supports the idea of a three-hour SmackDown Live. In case you didn’t know… Kofi Kingston won his first WWE Title at WrestleMania 35, when he defeated The Planet’s Champion Daniel Bryan after hitting him with a thunderous Trouble In Paradise. Kingston got the opportunity to compete in the main event of WrestleMania in the wake of his heart-throbbing performances in a gauntlet match and inside the Elimination Chamber, which led to the birth of KofiMania....

Ervin made his debut on WWE NXT last year, and has been praised by many for his incredible aerial skills and work ethic. In case you didn’t know… Stacey Ervin Jr. is a 25-year-old veteran gymnast who had been receiving rave reviews from the vast majority of professional wrestling fans as well as experts for his work in the WWE’s NXT brand. However, Ervin is said to have allegedly suffered concussion issues, and has been out of in-ring action for quite some time now....

The Shield will face Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre while Ronda Rousey and The Bella Twins will face The Riott Squad. In case you didn’t know… None of the Raw Championship titles were defended at Super Show-Down and primarily featured Raw superstars in tag team action. Every Raw Champion was involved in a six-person tag match, but the champions on each team looked strong as they helped secure the win for their partners....

Neidhart sadly passed away earlier today—with condolences for his family subsequently pouring in over the course of the day. The Anvil was 63 years of age. Sportskeeda is the one-stop destination for latest WWE rumors and wrestling news. In case you didn’t know… Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart performed for several notable professional wrestling promotions over the course of his career, including WCW, WWE, NJPW as well as TNA (now—Impact Wrestling)....

McMahon stated that Bischoff and Heyman’s presence will allow him to deal with long-term storylines and talent development, without getting into the mix himself. In case you didn’t know… For those unaware, Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff have been involved with WWE in the past. During 2003-04, Heyman and Bischoff both played on-screen General Manager roles for SmackDown and Raw, respectively. Back in 2002, Heyman was one of the writers on the Blue Brand, and was responsible for the creation of the SmackDown Six, a bunch of wrestlers that was responsible for saving SmackDown from its rating woes....

In case you didn’t know… War Machine were part of a few house shows as War Machine, but were yet to debut since signing for the WWE in January. Indy wrestling fans have been waiting as they are all too aware of just how good the team of Raymond Rowe and Hanson are. Now we know we don’t have to wait much longer. The heart of the matter NXT TakeOver already had an incredible card for the WWE Universe in New Orleans, but there was another surprise for the live crowd as War Machine made their official debut, however they have undergone a name change for televised NXT....

The Undisputed Era’s name was called first and they flooded the ring. AOP came in next and laid waste to as many people as they could. But it wasn’t until SaNITy’s number was called that things really picked up. Killian Dain took his time getting in the ring. Before entering the WarGames and officially starting “the match beyond” the man formerly known as Big Damo on the world’s indy scene searched under the ring and plucked a few toys out from underneath the ring....