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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 11, 2024:

- Both Gunther and LA Knight have now hit 100 days as champions.

- Rikishi believes Solo Sikoa should be the one to take the Undisputed WWE Championship off Cody Rhodes' shoulder since he has defeated Roman Reigns (via Off The Top Podcast).

- Reportedly, there has been no clear indications that Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins’ contracts are nearing their end or whether they have plans to re-sign with WWE (per Fightful Select).

- The Rock has been named as the first cover st...

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 9, 2024:

- The internal word within WWE reportedly is that the company is opening up more seats for Saturday Night's Main Event show on December 14 (per Fightful Select).

- Nick Aldis presented the brand new United States Championship for the women's division (via SmackDown).

- Both WWE RAW and SmackDown are reportedly set to move to a THREE-HOUR format starting in January 2025. There have also been discussions of adding certain NXT talents to the main roster (per PWInsider).

- “Y...

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What Were They Thinking? With JBL & Brisco Ep 09 feat. Eric Bischoff!

Join us on a special episode of What Were They Thinking as JBL and Mr. Brisco are joined by WWE and WCW legend Eric Bischoff!

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 8, 2024: 

- Reported first on WrestleVotes Radio, WWE has now announced that Elimination Chamber PLE will be taking place from the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on March 1, 2025.

- CM Punk is reportedly expected to return to WWE as soon as next week on RAW, but nothing has been confirmed yet (per Fightful Select).

- According to TKO COO Mark Shapiro, sports betting on WWE is not happening (via CNBC).

- According to TKO COO Mark Shapiro, Vince McMahon is reportedly "positive" with ...

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Sami Uso goes to SmackDown? | BroDown LIVE with Vince Russo (11PM EST)

Join Vince Russo and Mac Davis as they review WWE SmackDown!

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 7, 2024:

- The Stamford-based promotion has no plans to take the Undisputed WWE Championship off Cody Rhodes' shoulders for the foreseeable future. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.

- Netflix is open to the idea of broadcasting WWE Raw Live during the European tour on the road to WrestleMania 41. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio. 

- Liv Morgan is said to be very well-liked by everybody in the locker room and by the management. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.

- Ma...

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WrestleVotes Radio Ep. 08: Cody Rhodes updates, Monday Afternoon RAW?

Join TC and JoeyVotes on a huge episode of WrestleVotes Radio. We have big updates on Cody Rhodes, Nerflix's plans for the RAWs before WrestleMania and more.

01:27 Crown Jewel review

19:07 Raw review

31:45 News & Notes

40:05 Mailbag

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 6, 2024:

  • “I felt like I was starting over with the Bron Breakkers, the Iljas, and the Carmelos, and the new guys just coming in,” said Ricochet, on why he chose not to re-sign with WWE (via Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast).

  • World Wrestling Entertainment recently announced the creation of the WWE Independent Development (WWE ID). This new developmental program will aid independent wrestling schools in finding and honing future superstars for the Stamford-based promotion....

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The Coach & Bro Show | Ep 16: Netflix wants Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes & CM Punk! Raw going overseas, Sami Zayn's promo, WWE Raw, and more

On the latest edition of the Coach & Bro Show, Vince Russo and Jonathan Coachman get vocal about the WWE announcement of Raw going overseas on the road to WrestleMania 41. They also discuss Netflix's demands of having Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and CM Punk on Raw, TKO COO Mark Shapiro meeting Vince McMahon, WWE Raw, and more...

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(FREE) Uncut interview with Jake The Snake

Bill Apter interviews pro wrestling and WWE legend Jake 'The Snake' Roberts.

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Apter's Archives - Classic episode of Inside Wrestling

This week on Apter's Archives, check out this classic episode of Inside Wrestling!

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 5, 2024:

- WWE Crown Jewel 2024 set a viewership record for the company's events in Saudi Arabia, with a 28% increase from last year's PLE (per WWE via press release).

- Liv Morgan says she will finally have her WrestleMania moment in 2025 (via Bootleg Kev).

- Cody Rhodes and Netflix had reportedly discussed a potential movie, which didn’t end up coming to fruition (per Fightful Select).

- Ricochet states that Samantha Irvin wanted to be an on-screen character in WWE, announcing wa...

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 4, 2024:

- During the recent RAW tapings from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, WWE has announced multiple international editions of RAW & SmackDown for the Road to WrestleMania 41. The list is specified below:

March 14, 2025 (SmackDown - Spain)

March 17, 2025 (RAW - Belgium)

March 21, 2025 (SmackDown - Italy)

March 24, 2025 (RAW - Scotland)

March 28, 2025 (SmackDown - England)

March 31, 2025 (RAW - England)

- Netf...

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The Coach & Bro Show | Ep 15: Solo Sikoa Pins Roman Reigns, WWE's Saudi Arabia Deal, Crown Jewel Championship, and more.

Join Vince Russo and Jonathan Coachman in discussing WWE's Saudi Arabia Deal, Solo Sikoa Pinning Roman Reigns, Crown Jewel Championship, and more on the latest edition of the Coach & Bro Show.

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Weekly LIVE Q&A with WrestleVotes and Bill Apter (Starts tonight at 7PM Eastern)

We have a special Monday edition of the weekly LIVE Q&A because of the elections on Tuesday. Drop in your questions!

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Join us tonight for our weekly LIVE Q&A with WrestleVotes and Bill Apter!

We want your questions! Drop your questions in the comments.

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What Were They Thinking? with JBL and Brisco Ep 08

Join WWE legends JBL and Gerald Brisco as they break down some of the craziest moments and personalities in WWE history.

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 2, 2024:

- Goldberg announces that he will have his retirement match next year in WWE (via SEC Network).

- “If push comes to shove and he [Goldberg] thinks he wants to get back into the business and wrestle again, then I’m happy to teach him a lesson,” said Gunther (via WWE Espanol).

- Jey Uso, in the month of October, sold more merchandise than both Roman Reigns and CM Punk combined (per WrestleNomics).

- “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened," wro...

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Vince Russo reviews the Crown Jewel go-home show | BroDown LIVE (Starts 11am EST)

Join Vince Russo and Mac Davis as they review the final episode of WWE SmackDown before Crown Jewel.

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for November 1, 2024:

- Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox have left WWE (per Fightful Select).

- The Crown Jewel Championships will stay in Saudi Arabia and the winners of the champion vs. champion matches will walk away with a “massive super bowl like ring” (per Triple H, via Crown Jewel Kickoff Show).

- Reportedly there are strong discussions about John Cena potentially challenging one of WWE’s world champions at WrestleMania 41, aiming to break Ric Flair’s title record (per Wrestlin...

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for October 31, 2024:

- There have been high-level discussions about having Travis Scott appear on WWE Raw's debut episode on Netflix in 2025. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- WWE has announced that Rhea Ripley fractured her right orbital socket following Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez’s attack on NXT and will be out of action for an undisclosed period (via @wwe on X).

- Reportedly Rhea Ripley’s injury likely happened during a spot when she confronted Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriquez ...

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WrestleVote Radio Ep. 07: Special guest on first RAW on Netflix, Crown Jewel Preview, Mailbag and more

JoeyVotes and TC have a big update on the first RAW on Netflix. We also take a look at backstage talk around one particular moment on WWE RAW. The boys also preview WWE Crown Jewel, answer your questions on the weekly mailbag and more.

1:00 SmackDown Review

14:05 RAW Review

27:30 News and notes

38:30 Mailbag

43:30 Crown Jewel discussion


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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for October 30, 2024:

- Vince McMahon is reportedly working on setting up a company, which for now has been described as a new "entertainment hub company" that would financially back, develop, and produce film and television productions (per PWInsider).

- Zilla Fatu says he's destined to join WWE in the future (via The Wrestle Era podcast).

- Gabe Sapolsky, who has done a lot of scouting at different schools and independent events will be part of those overseeing the WWE ID program (per PWInsider).

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(FREE) Uncut interview with Mike Rotunda

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The Coach & Bro Show | Ep 14: Vince McMahon's New Company? WWE ID, Rhea Ripley's Injury, and More...

Join Vince Russo and Jonathan Coachman in discussing the rumors of Vince McMahon possibly opening a new company, WWE's announcement of their indie wrestling development program, Rhea Ripley's injury, and more.

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Apter's Archives - Bill Apter interviews Roddy Piper (1970s)

This week's classic clip has Bill Apter interviewing the one and only Roddy Piper.

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for October 29, 2024:

- WWE has announced a Six-Man Tag Team Match between Roman Reigns & The Usos vs. The Bloodline for Crown Jewel 2024. There is no confirmation yet regarding which faction members will represent The Bloodline at the PLE (via WWE RAW TALK).

- WWE has announced the launch of 'WWE ID,' a first-of-its-kind developmental program designed to provide up-and-coming independent wrestlers with a pathway to a potential career in WWE. 

- AJ Styles reveals that he made the decision not ...

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LIVE Q&A with WrestleVotes and Bill Apter (Starts 715PM EST)

Join WrestleVotes and Bill Apter for our weekly Q&A session. Send in your questions ahead of time or send them in live during the show.

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for October 28, 2024:

- WrestleMania 41 is now the best opening on-sale ticket weekend in the company’s history (per WWE).

- Reportedly, there were hopes within TNA that AJ Styles would be open to wrestling again in the company. However, there is no word on if that was ever discussed (per Fightful Select).

- The WarGames match is reportedly set to be the main event of WWE Survivor Series 2024. Sami Zayn is likely to join Roman Reigns and The Usos against the new Bloodline in a four-on-four WarGames M...

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LIVE Q&A with JBL and Gerald Brisco (Starts 1230PM EST)

Drop in live for our monthly Q&A session with WWE legends JBL and Gerald Brisco! Send in your questions in the comments below or join us live.

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