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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for February 7, 2025:

- Drew McIntyre vs. LA Knight vs. Jimmy Uso in a Triple Threat qualifying match for the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match will reportedly headline tonight's edition of SmackDown (per WrestleVotes).

- Elijah (FKA Elias) has reportedly signed with Ring of Honor (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).

- John Cena winning the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match was reportedly the plan since October/November 2024 (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).

- WWE reportedly ran the Seth Rolli...

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for February 6, 2025:

• WWE Creative has begun putting plans in motion for Ava Raine to be featured more prominently on TV. Ava will reportedly play off of the ‘Final Boss’ character on TV as a way to raise her importance. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

• Reportedly, WWE has collaborated with the NFL on a project that will showcase a custom WWE Championship title featuring Super Bowl 59 branding this weekend in New Orleans. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

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WrestleVotes Radio Ep. 21: Major plans for Ava Raine, Jim Johnston HOF update, Super Bowl Predictions

Join JoeyVotes and TC on a new episode of WrestleVotes Radio. The boys look back at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble. We also have some news, tidbits and Super Bowl predictions.

2:00 Rumble recap

24:00 RAW

37:00 News and notes

47:30 Super Bowl predictions

48:30 Mailbag

Featherbombs: Update On Returning WWE Superstar's Character

Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned that the feeling internally within WWE is that Charlotte Flair will perform more as a heel leading to a match against Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania. Originally, plans for Charlotte were not to be a heel. Doc also learned that the company is currently very high on Stratton.

LIVE Q&A with JBL and Gerald Brisco! (Starts 11am EST)

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for February 5, 2025:

- CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat Match is reportedly the current plan for WrestleMania 41 (per PWInsider).

- WWE officials reportedly believe that Jade Cargill is set to return on The Road to WrestleMania 41 (per PWInsider).

- Alexa Bliss could reportedly be heading to SmackDown (per PWInsider).

- Tyler Bate has reportedly been cleared for a return to the ring. He is expected back on WWE RAW in the next few weeks (per PWInsider).

- John Ce...

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for February 4, 2025:

• CM Punk has officially qualified for this year's Elimination Chamber match (via WWE Raw).

• Liv Morgan has qualified for the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match (via WWE Raw).

• “The Rumble didn’t go the way I would’ve booked it, so to speak. I would have had me and Cena as the last two guys, and I would’ve had Cena throw my a*s over the top rope." - CM Punk on how he would've booked John Cena winning the Royal Rumble match (via ESPN).

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Featherbombs: Royal Rumble Fallout Continues For Major Star

Dr. Chris Featherstone has received reports that former WWE World Champion, Drew McIntyre, did not show up for RAW last night in Cleveland, OH as he was home with his family. This comes on the heels of reports that McIntyre was frustrated with certain wrestlers not hitting their spots during this past weekend's Royal Rumble match. As reported last night on RAW, Drew McIntyre was said to be going to the Smackdown brand via the “transfer window.” Story Developing. 

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for February 3, 2025:

- The new official poster of Elimination Chamber features John Cena (via @TripleH on X/Twitter).

- Reportedly, there were talks at the Royal Rumble over the weekend that AJ Styles could be moved over to WWE RAW in the weeks ahead (per PWInsider Elite).

- Alexa Bliss has reportedly signed a brand new five-year deal with WWE (per Fightful).

- It was said that WWE reportedly absolutely "adored" IShowSpeed and would love to have him involved again down the line, possibly at Wres...

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Featherbombs: Former World Champion’s Royal Rumble Absence Explained

Dr. Chris Featherstone reports that former WWE World Champion, Randy Orton, was not backstage at this weekend’s Royal Rumble and was not in any creative plans for the evening. Doc has also learned that The Legend Killer's return is being set up as a “surprise” to talent backstage, and Orton himself has been very secretive as to when his return is going to be.

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Featherbombs: Royal Rumble Fallout; Frustrations Mount For WWE Superstar

Dr. Chris Featherstone is reporting that WWE sources have now confirmed that Drew McIntyre was indeed very frustrated with people getting their spots in during the Royal Rumble match as it "affected stories being told heading to the WrestleMania stretch." Doc was also informed that he was legitimately frustrated with how he was presented in the match and voiced his frustrations backstage. Story developing. 

What Were They Thinking? with JBL & Brisco Ep. 21 | Royal Rumble Special

Join WWE Hall of Famers JBL & Gerald Brisco as they dive deep into the rich history of WWE's annual Royal Rumble event.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for February 1, 2025:

• WWE has sold over 66,000 tickets for tonight's Royal Rumble (per WrestleTix).

• "In due time… It will all be mine. My way. Again. Believe That." - Roman Reigns ahead of tonight's Royal Rumble (via @WWERomanReigns on X/Twitter).

• Reportedly, Alexa Bliss is not currently in Indianapolis ahead of tonight's Royal Rumble (per PWInsider Elite).

• “Maybe he hates me, absolutely hates me, and he’s planning some devious way to get back at me…” ...

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WrestleVotes Radio LIVE! (Starts 4PM EST)

Join Joey and TC on a special LIVE episode of WresteVotes Radio as we look ahead to the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble. The stream starts at 4PM EST.

BroDown LIVE | Vince Russo reviews WWE SmackDown

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for January 31, 2025:

- There are people outside of WWE who have reportedly claimed that Matt Cardona was planned for an appearance at the Royal Rumble 2025 (per Fightful Select).

- Kurt Angle and The Undertaker will reportedly be in attendance at The Royal Rumble (per PWInsider).

- Dragon Lee is reportedly very happy in WWE (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).

- Reportedly, WWE and Alexa Bliss are "far enough apart" that people are not expecting a deal to be made (per Wrestling Observer Newslett...

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for January 30, 2025:

• Reportedly, Charlotte Flair will receive a major top star push after this weekend's Royal Rumble return. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.

• “Lots of surprises that I don’t even know about, and if I did, I wouldn’t be allowed to say—I know some things but not all things.” - Stephanie McMahon on this weekend's Royal Rumble event (via The Pat McAfee Show).

• WWE and Netflix have confirmed that WWE 2K will be coming to mobile via Netflix Games in t...

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WrestleVotes Radio Ep. 20: Charlotte Flair update, Multiple legends in attendance at the Rumble, and more

Joey and TC are back with a new episode of WrestleVotes Radio. Join the boys as they look back at a massive week for WWE and look ahead to the PLE this weekend. We also have a couple of tidbits about Charlotte Flair, legends in attendance at the Royal Rumble and more.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for January 29, 2025:

- During a town hall today for company employees, Triple H was surprised by Stephanie McMahon, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels with the announcement of him headlining this year's WWE Hall of Fame (per PWInsider).

- Reportedly, Trish Stratus' name has been discussed for this weekend's Women's Royal Rumble Match (via WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).

- WWE reportedly has big plans for Penta at WrestleMania 41, and he is rumored to have an impressive showing at this year's Ro...

WrestleVotes Radio LIVE! Royal Rumble edition

Join Joey and TC at 4PM EST this Saturday for a special LIVE edition of WrestleVotes Radio as we look ahead to one of our favorite PLE's on the calendar - the Royal Rumble.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for January 28, 2025:

- JD McDonagh suffered a few broken ribs and a punctured lung during the World Tag Team Championship match on RAW and will be out for a few months (via @jd_mcdonagh on X/Twitter).

- Reportedly, Jordynne Grace has officially signed a multi-year deal with WWE (per Fightful Select).

- Dakota Kai has reportedly suffered a concussion and has been pulled off the road (per PWInsider).

- Kai Cenat thinks that he is ready to transition into becoming a WWE Superstar (via WWE on YouTub...

Featherbombs: WWE Has Huge Plans For Newly Acquired Superstar

Dr. Chris Featherstone reports that the WWE has "big plans" for newly acquired superstar Penta, and he is currently slated to have an impressive showing in the Royal Rumble. WWE is capitalizing on his international reach, which has been beyond their expectations. Doc has also learned that Penta’s current matches and promos, as well as his plans at the Royal Rumble, will continue to be strong leading to a prominent spot at WrestleMania.

LIVE Q&A with Bill Apter and WrestleVotes (Starts 7PM EST)

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[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for January 27, 2025:

- Ahead of this weekend's Royal Rumble PLE, John Cena has reportedly been in Budapest, Hungary, filming the forthcoming live-action ‘Matchbox' (per PWInsider).

- Reportedly, there have been serious internal discussions regarding giving Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriquez a big tag team push leading into WrestleMania 41 (per PWInsider).

- WWE 2K25 has officially unveiled the ‘Deadman Edition’ for this year’s game (via @WWEgames on X/Twitter).

- Triple H has officially inv...

Featherbombs: Royal Rumble Participants May Not Include NXT Stars

Dr. Chris Featherstone has heard today that there are stars from the NXT brand who are currently unaware of whether or not they are going to appear in the Royal Rumble this upcoming weekend. Story Developing.