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Where Are They Now?: Victoria 

11/28/2013

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Lisa Marie Varon didn't grow up obsessed with wrestling like many of the Superstars and Divas she traveled the road with. Today, however, it's a different story. Though the former Women's Champion previously known as Victoria left WWE in 2009, her passion for the business stays with her to this day through her Chicago-based, sports-entertainment-themed eatery, The Squared Circle.


It was a long road from of fitness competitions to the canvas of WWE's rings and into the resturant business. Anyone who checked ESPN's "Fitness America Series" in the mid-1990s was sure to recognize Varon flexing amongst the chiseled beauties. It was in the fitness world where she would make friends with people who would influence her into getting into the wrestling industry.


"I started following it more closely when Torrie Wilson got into WCW," she explained.


Eventually, she went to an episode of WCW Monday Nitro with Wilson and ended up appearing on television. Wilson continued to pass Varon's information to WCW officials, but it was a chance meeting that ultimately led her to becoming a Diva.


"I ran into Chyna at a health club," she said. "I told her I was friends with Torrie and Trish Stratus. She said I had a good look and asked if I had ever thought about [getting into wrestling]." 


That was all the assurance Varon needed. She put together a tape showing her fitness competitions and news segments about working out that she appeared in and mailed it off to WWE. She never expected the response she recieved.


"I got a phone call from Kevin Kelly, he said that [then-WWE Talent Relations head] Jim Ross had never seen a video as impressive as mine," Varon explained.


Althought WWE officials were impressed, there was still one tiny problem: Varon had no idea how to wrestle, and the company wanted to see her in the ring during their next stop in California before they signed her. A google search of pro wrestling schools led the future Victoria to UPW.


"I called them and said, 'I have 28 days to learn how to wrestle, can I come visit your facility?" Varon said with a laugh. "Of course, you can't learn how to wrestle in 28 days."


She went down to UPW's training facility and joined a class of hopefuls that included John Cena.


"I don't think there was a girl in the class," she replied.


After a day of grueling physical drills in the ring, her classmates didn't expect her to come back for more. That made it shocking when she walked through the door the next day.


"I said I couldn't turn my head to the right, but now I have 27 days to learn how to wrestle," Varon said. "I think I earned their respect by coming back and taking it a little bit more seriously."


Varon's dedication earned her a job with WWE in 2000. She immediately became part of the jovial Godfather's entourage. However, her time on the main roster quickly came to an end when The Godfather became The Goodfather and joined Right to Censor. After that, she entered WWE's former developmental system, Ohio Valley Wrestling, which was overflowing with talent who would soon take over WWE's main roster.


"John Cena, Batista, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Shelton Benjamin, Jazz, Rob Conway, The Bashams, it was an elite class," she said. 


Varon credited OVW's staff with teaching her a great deal about the business and truly getting her ready for WWE.


"They made you study the history of wrestling so we weren't going up clueless," she said. "We had assignments to watch VHS tapes and tell them what we learned. It was serious."


By summer of 2002, Varon was ready for prime time. She made her return to the main roster as Victoria, an unstable former friend of Trish Stratus' from their fitness modeling days. While the fitness aspects of the character may have been true, the craziness wasn't quite how Varon saw herself.


"I think my intensity was mistaken for being physco in the ring," she explained, crediting the intensity to Fit Finlay, who worked with the Divas. "He molded us into tough competitors."

The hard-hitting Diva quickly established herself as vicious in the ring. Her rivalry with Stratus culminated in a brutal Hardcore Match at Survivor Series 2002, the effects of which Victoria felt for a while after the final bell rang.

“I broke my nose and chipped my tooth,” she said with a bit of pride. 


Varon got to explore Victoria’s crazy side a little more later in 2002 when she was paired with the equally unstable Stevie Richards.

“Oh my gosh, we had total chemistry,” she said of Richards. “I remember one time, I got so into it that I licked his face and bit his ear. People were like, ‘Whoa, what was that?’ I didn’t know. Once my music hits, Lisa doesn’t exist, I’m Victoria.”

As a two-time Women’s Champion, Victoria anchored the division from 2002 until her departure from WWE in 2009. Whether it was shaving Molly Holly’s head at WrestleMania XX or scheming with Torrie Wilson and Candice Michelle as a trio briefly called “Vince’s Devils,” Varon cemented herself as one of WWE’s premier competitors. She credited Finlay with teaching her how to be so tough.

“Fit taught us that the tough survive,” she said. “Even though there were bikini models [among the Divas], we still proved that we could kick some butt and take a beating.”

Outside of the ring, Varon has quite the entrepreneurial mind. She’s owned several restaurants and a custom car shop. But it’s her most recent venture that has brought her notoriety both in the wrestling world and in the Chicago restaurant scene. She’s the proprietor of The Squared Circle, a burger and pizza spot in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of the Windy City.


“We serve gourmet stuffed burgers,” she said. “Like the Fat Elvis, which has peanut butter, banana and bacon. And we have pizza, thin-crust, traditional New York-style and deep-dish Chicago-style, made with duck fat.”

That’s on top of a bar stocked with a variety of craft beers, a full selection of appetizers and sides like pizza wontons, cheddar pulled pork fries and white-truffle macaroni and cheese. Though you wouldn’t guess it by looking at her, the former Women’s Champion is ready to make recommendations at the drop of a hat.



“I love to eat food from my restaurant,” she told WWEClassics.com. “So I have to take my workouts more seriously.”

If you couldn’t tell from the name, The Squared Circle is a wrestling-themed restaurant. Diners can check out all kinds of memorabilia adorning the wall from Victoria’s career, along with some items donated by Superstars like The Undertaker. And the huge TVs throughout the restaurant are always playing classic and current in-ring action.

“Mondays, we show Raw, NXT on Tuesdays, Wednesdays we show WWE Main Event and independent wrestling, and SmackDown on Fridays,” she said.



You can also check out WWE pay-per-views every month at The Squared Circle. You never know who might pull up a chair next to you at the bar.

“Kevin Nash, DDP, Honky Tonk Man, Rikishi and Alicia Fox [have all stopped by],” Varon said proudly. “They’re very supportive and proud of what I’ve accomplished.”

But don’t think for a second that Varon is an absentee owner. Anyone who’s been to The Squared Circle can tell you that’s not the case.

“I’m there every night,” she said. “I’m not just there for 10 minutes to show my face and wave to the customers. I’ll sit down with a family and watch Raw.”

That’s the type of environment that keeps wrestling fans coming back to The Squared Circle while creating new fans out of diners who had never seen a match before. For Varon, her restaurant is much more than just a job.

“It’s like my den where I invite my friends to come and have pizza with me and watch wrestling,” Varon said. “I feel like I really am living the dream.”


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WWE.com: Raw Five-Point Preview: November 25, 2013 

11/25/2013

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After an action-packed 27th Annual Survivor Series, WWE Champion Randy Orton found himself in a surprising staredown with World Heavyweight Champion John Cena. The tense moment drew the attention or Mr. McMahon, who stormed into the arena after the pay-per-view went off the air. As WWE TLC fast approaches, here are five reasons to catch tonight's Raw, featuring an appearance by Super Bowl Champion Michael Strahan.


1.) Michael Strahan to guest star


Super Bowl Champion, "FOX NFL Sunday" analyst and "Live With Kelly & Michael" co-host Michael Strahan will guest star on tonight's Raw. Super Bowl champions have a history of shaking things up when they drop by Raw and SmackDown, so whatever Strahan has in store for tonight's Raw, it's sure to be must-see!


2.) What motivated The Champ?

Looking to meet with The Authority before his match at Survivor Series, WWE Champion Randy Orton found the trio in talks with World Heavyweight Champion John Cena. After the somewhat tense moment, The Viper went on to take care of business in the main event against Big Show. But before he could celebrate the win, he found himself in a stare down with Cena.

After the pay-per-view went off the air, Mr. McMahon stormed into the arena and screamed at Cena. The heated moment cause rumors to circulate on social media. WWE.com reached out to The Chairman's office to find out exactly what was said, but were told he is unavaliable for comment.


What prompted The Champ to cut in on Orton's moment? How might The Viper respond tonight? What will The Authority have to say about things?


3.) Mark Henry is back with a vengeance!

Returning from a hamstring injury that kept him out of action the past several months, Mark Henry accepted an open challenge from Ryback at Survivor Series. Although Ryback matched up evenly at the start of the bout, he could not overcome the force of The World's Strongest Man. Now that the massive Superstar is back, who or what will he be after?



4.) Who was The Rock's greatest WrestleMania rival?


Who was The Rock's greatest WrestleMania rival? Was it "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan or John Cena? Vote now to let your voice be heard. And be sure to pick up your cover of "WWE 2K14," in stores now!


5.) In The Wyatt's crosshairs?


After weeks of torment, CM Punk and Daniel Bryan finally earned a measure of retribution against The Wyatt Family at Survivor Series. But will the win only bring more pain and suffering for The Best and The Beard? After the Survivor Series match ended, Bray Wyatt appeared poised to brawl with Punk and Bryan, but held back. Is another clash with the creepy clan imminent?

Don’t miss the final episode of Raw in November. Tune in tonight at 8/7 CT on USA.





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The 15 greatest Survivor Series Teams 

11/23/2013

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Thanks to the endlessly fun format of the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match, the WWE Universe has witnessed the teaming of unlikely allies, the forging of new partnerships and the combining of singular talents that, under normal circumstances, would have no reason to team together. WWE fans have seen dream teams come into reality and, on occasion, the implosion of presumably unbeatable four- and five-man squads.


Through it all — the 26 Survivor Series events and dozens of Traditional Elimination Tag Team Matches — some groups have simply stood out above the rest. Whether it was due to their unique, never-before-seen lineups or their superbly impressive performances, here are 15 Survivor Series squads worth celebrating.



15.) Team SmackDown~ Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, JBL, Batista and Bobby Lashley 


Blue-brand loyalty coursed through the veins of Team SmackDown in 2005. Led by World Heavyweight Champion Batista, the five-man ensemble put aside their disparate individual objectives long enough to overcome an imposing Team Raw of Shawn Michaels, Kane, Big Show, Carlito and Chris Masters. Underscoring SmackDown’s shocking cohesiveness were several key eliminations that stemmed from tandem efforts. Rey Mysterio stunningly pinned Big Show after a deluge of high-impact finishing moves executed in succession: The World’s Largest Athlete only went down after absorbing a Clothesline from Hell by JBL, a 619 by Mysterio, an RKO by Randy Orton, a second Clothesline from Hell and, finally, a springboard senton splash by The Ultimate Underdog. 


Orton secured victory for the team, outlasting HBK to become the match’s sole survivor (the third time in as many years that Orton was the last man standing in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match). Despite what may appear to have been a singular accomplishment, there’s no denying that Team SmackDown only earned the “W” thanks to their teamwork. (Case in point: Orton RKO’d Michaels but only after JBL, who had been eliminated, distracted The Showstopper.) For whatever they lacked in friendship, the members of Team SmackDown undeniably made up for it with focus and determination



14.) The Rude Brood~ Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect and The Fabulous Rougeaus 


Rick Rude had a clear aesthetic in mind when he assembled his Rude Brood squad in 1989. Unlike the Brood’s happily unkempt opponents, the Roddy Piper–led Roddy’s Rowdies — featuring the scalp-licking Bushwhackers and barefooted Jimmy Snuka — Rude’s clan fancied themselves pretty boys who caused women to swoon. The stark contrast in styles held true from an in-ring grappling perspective, too. Whereas Piper’s team was full of brawlers who specialized in crude strikes, Rude surrounded himself with second-generation Superstars known for their technical proficiency. Strengthening the Brood further were the strategy-minded managers at ringside, “Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart and The Genius, another second-generation grappler. (Conspicuous by his absence, however, was Rude’s own manager, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan.)

Elitist, country-club cocky and prone to get lost in their own mirrored reflections, the members of The Rude Brood fit better than an Italian suit. At least some of that familiarity might be chalked up to the longstanding friendship between The Ravishing One and Mr. Perfect, who were members of the same 1976 graduating class of Robbinsdale High School in Minnesota. Though Jacques & Raymond Rougeau were the first two Superstars eliminated in the match, giving way to a four-on-two advantage for the Rowdies, Rude and Perfect battled back to even the score. Ultimately, Perfect — who was undefeated in WWE heading into Survivor Series 1989 — wound up as the bout’s lone survivor, ensuring his record remained unblemished … not unlike the meticulous appearance of he and his teammates. 



13.) Razor Ramon, Randy Savage, 1-2-3 Kid, Marty Jannetty 


Razor Ramon’s first rodeo as a Survivor Series team captain came in 1993, and The Bad Guy cut no corners in assembling a versatile, era-spanning four-man unit that wound up victorious. He also apparently had little interest in letting old gripes influence his choice of teammates, as he enlisted two former foes to join his cause.


This team is where Ramon and The Kid’s well-documented kinship began to blossom and the development was all the more inspirational for the fact that Kid had scored a major upset win over Ramon earlier in the year. (Kid’s win over the larger, toothpick-slinging veteran was a career-defining moment that Ramon did not originally accept with grace.) Similarly, it was only a year earlier at Survivor Series 1992 that Ramon teamed with Ric Flair in one of the event’s marquee matches to take on Mr. Perfect and, you guessed it, 1993 teammate “Macho Man” Randy Savage.

Even though both Ramon and Savage lost falls and were eliminated, The Bad Guy was rewarded for his “let bygones be bygones” mentality when Kid and Jannetty persevered the attrition and outlasted opponents Diesel, Rick Martel, Adam Bomb & Irwin R. Schyster



12.) Aja Kong, Bertha Faye, Lioness Asuka, Tomoko Watanabe 


At first glance, Bertha Faye’s team of Japanese women wrestlers Aja Kong, Lioness Asuka & Tomoko Watanabe looked as at-home in a WWE ring as Art Donovan at a commentary table. Though the pigtailed, kaleidoscopic-attired Faye — a heavyweight bruiser and former Women’s Champion — picked a team that held little to no name recognition with the 1995 WWE Universe, the performance of the team was stellar, and Kong’s effort that night, in particular, became the stuff of Survivor Series lore.

Battling a four-lady crew captained by then-Women’s Champion Alundra Blayze, Faye’s team endured an early elimination (Asuka) before the 230-pound bleach blond Kong entered the bout and cleaned house. Then the national spokesperson for orange juice in Japan, Kong quickly squashed opponents Sakie Hasegawa, Chiparrita Asari and Kyoko Inoue like ripe Valencia oranges, eliminating all three in just more than a minute’s time.

Blayze staged a fierce comeback, but in the end, she was overwhelmed by the backfist of the sole survivor of Team Faye — Aja Kong. “It’s about competition, it’s not really about looks,” color commentator Mr. McMahon said, moments before Kong’s closed fist rearranged Blayze’s face. 


11.) Team Kingston~ Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, R-Truth, MVP and Christian 


When The Miz recently berated Kofi Kingston for never achieving a big moment in his WWE career, The Awesome One must have forgotten about The Boom Squad Leader’s performance at 2009’s Survivor Series in the U.S. capital. To say The Dreadlocked Dynamo was impressive would be the understatement of the year.

Kingston assembled a team of WWE’s toughest do-gooders on the roster — Montel Vontavious Porter, Mark Henry, R-Truth and Christian — to face off with a cadre of devious competitors. Randy Orton gathered his Legacy of Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, and added former World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and the veteran William Regal. The teams took turns dispatching each other’s members until Orton stormed the ring and nailed Christian with an RKO, leaving Kofi to fend for himself against Punk and The Viper.

Kofi and The Second City Savior battled back and forth with The Apex Predator gazing on from ringside. Kingston had his former tag team partner well scouted and reversed a roll-up attempt to eliminate Punk. Orton slithered onto the canvas but was nailed in the skull with a Trouble in Paradise instantaneously. Within six seconds, Kofi had eliminated two of the most skilled World Champions in WWE history. Now that’s a big moment



10.) Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat, Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan and Brutus Beefcake


The first match of Survivor Series 1987 was also the debut Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match, and all eyes were on the 10 participants competing in this inaugural contest.  Taking on the quintet of The Honky Tonk Man, Hercules, Harley Race, Danny Davis & Outlaw Ron Bass, “Macho Man” Randy Savage captained his squad of Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan & Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake.

What made Savage’s team great that night was the smart, skillful and savvy way they conducted themselves, as evidenced by how the bout progressed. It ultimately boiled down to an uncomfortable scenario for The Honky Tonk Man, as he wound up going solo against Savage, Steamboat and Roberts. And after being shaken and rattled, Honky rolled out of the ring and into the night, making “Macho Man,” “The Dragon” and “The Snake” the winning survivors. 



9.) Shawn Michaels, Ahmed Johnson, Sycho Sid and British Bulldog 


This intriguing hodgepodge of talent — fan favorites Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson teaming with baddies Sycho Sid & British Bulldog — is the result of a one-off concept WWE tried out in 1995: a Wild-Card Match in which the members of two opposing teams were selected at random. Besides being a confounding lineup, the HBK/Johnson/Sid/Bulldog mashup was also a well-balanced representation of latter-day New Generation WWE.

In November 1995, The Showstopper was racing his way toward his first WWE Championship, and he was doing so with the backing of a passionate Kliq (as in the mid-90s HBK fan base, not the curtain-calling Superstars). Shortly before Survivor Series, Bulldog ditched his trademark braids and turned his back on the WWE Universe as he steadily built a resume worthy of a WWE Title No. 1 contender. (Davey Boy Smith would, in fact, vie for the title on the following month’s pay-per-view.) Though still a year away from his first WWE Title, Sid was a dominating force — a onetime bodyguard of Michaels who had a bone to pick with his former boss. Lastly there was Johnson, who was a hulking rookie in possession of the Pearl River Plunge, an exhilarating powerbomb variant that was unlike any other finishing move in WWE at the time.

In short, the team was an incredible package of talent, even if all the members did not see eye-to-eye. The only Superstar on the quartet not to “survive” against Yokozuna, Owen Hart, Razor Ramon and Dean Douglas was Sid, who ate a Superkick from Michaels en route to being pinned.


8.) Andre The Giant, Rick Rude, One Man Gang, King Kong Bundy and Butch Reed


At the inaugural Survivor Series in 1987, the legendary Andre the Giant captained a squad of super heavyweights capable of destroying anything put in front of them — whether it was Bam Bam Bigelow, Hulk Hogan or a six-foot sub.

Intent on crushing The Hulkster six months removed from their iconic WrestleMania III collision, Andre and his manager, Bobby Heenan, grouped the combined 900 pounds of King Kong Bundy and One Man Gang with the buffed pairing of Rick Rude and Butch Reed to form the most titanic five-man faction of all time.

Startlingly, Andre’s partners appeared somewhat small in the shadow of “The Eighth Wonder of the World,” but the group’s combined mass of nearly a ton was simply too much for The Immortal One and his imposing team of Ken Patera, Don Muraco, Paul Orndorff and Bam Bam Bigelow to handle. Following the ousting of Reed, Patera, Orndorff, Rude and Muraco, Hogan was counted out while scuffling with Bundy at ringside. The Beast from the East held his own from there, eliminating both One Man Gang and Bundy on his own before Andre put the Asbury Park, N.J., native down.

The giant’s team proved dominant, but it’s hard to tell what would be worse — having to face the mammoth squad in the ring or getting seated in-between them on an international flight. 


7.) Team Guerrero~ Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, Big Show and Rob Van Dam 


With the benefit of hindsight, historians can point to this Survivor Series 2004 collective put together by WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero and observe, for example, that the foursome boasts more than 20 World Titles among them. Less quantifiable is the immense charisma and star power that radiated from Latino Heat, the Cenation leader, The World’s Largest Athlete and The Whole Dam Show. 

The true appeal of Team Guerrero, however, was the stylistic dichotomy at play. Taking the thunder-and-lightning dynamic of many legendary tag teams and doubling it, Team Guerrero paired two of WWE’s all-time greatest highfliers, Latino Heat and RVD (masters of the Frog Splash, both), with two of the most physically imposing Superstars ever, in Cena and Big Show. With that combination of hiccup-quick aerial strikes and unrelenting power, it’s no wonder Team Guerrero plowed through Kurt Angle, Carlito, Luther Reigns and Mark Jindrak with most of its team intact. Among the four Superstars, only Van Dam lost a fall against Team Angle. The manner in which Team Guerrero finished off its last foe, Angle himself, was exhilarating: Cena dropped the Olympic gold medalist with an Attitude Adjustment, which was followed by an awe-inspiring Guerrero Frog Splash and a Big Show pin



6.) The Visionaries~ Rick Martel, The Warlord and Power & Glory 


If any team proved that the whole is, indeed, greater than the sum of its parts, it was Rick “The Model” Martel’s Visionaries in 1990. Over the course of Survivor Series’ proud history, only six teams have achieved perfection — that is, beaten their competition without losing a single fall, a single member — and the very first unit to clear this hurdle was The Visionaries.

Make no mistake: Neither Martel nor The Warlord, nor Hercules & Paul Roma, would ever be described individually as a “slouch.” Yet if you review their title records in WWE, it’s a relatively thin file: Martel held the World Tag Team Titles with perennial ringsider Tony Garea and, later, Tito Santana, but beyond those reigns, The Visionaries’ cumulative championship gold adds up to zilch. In some respects, The Visionaries’ sound four-to-zip trouncing of Jake Roberts’ Vipers (Jimmy Snuka & The Rockers) may have been the pinnacle of the four Superstars’ astonishingly title-light careers in WWE.

The Visionaries worked effectively as a unit: The Warlord pinned Marty Jannetty, Martel rolled up Snuka and Power & Glory downed Shawn Michaels before Martel baited “The Snake” out of the ring to cause a count-out. Moreover, Martel’s crew looked like a true team: One glimpse at the official Survivor Series 1990 group photo showing Power & Glory with matching red-flame sunglasses, Hercules with his steel chain, The Warlord with a Phantom of the Opera–inspired metallic half-mask and a suited Martel holding a hookah-looking device containing his patented Arrogance fragrance is enough to know that The Visionaries placed a premium on looking cool … or at least, like an indulgent team that had a large prop budget.



5.) The All-Americans~ The Undertaker, Lex Luger and The Steiner Brothers 

Fresh off his cross-country “Lex Express” bus tour that summer, American hero Lex Luger saw fit to surround himself with his compatriots to do battle — on Thanksgiving Eve and in Boston, no less — against The Foreign Fanatics squad of then–WWE Champion Yokozuna, Ludvig Borga, Quebecer Jacques & American expat Crush at Survivor Series 1993.

Whatever lingering doubt there may have been that The Total Package’s allies — namely, the cold individualist Undertaker — would not share his passion for the red, white and blue was quashed as soon as The Phenom formally accepted a spot on the team and opened his black trench coat to reveal a lining of Stars and Stripes. 

Outpouring of patriotism aside, The All-Americans was a dream team for the fact it paired a quintessential WWE original, The Undertaker, with three Superstars whose greatest success came while competing in WCW. The fearsome foursome of Luger, The Undertaker and Rick & Scott Steiner would have excelled in any era, but the opportunities for all four Superstars to team together were few and far between. Survivor Series 1993 just happened to be one of those rare lucky nights when the stars aligned just right.



4.) Team WWE~ The Rock, The Undertaker, Kane, Big Show and Chris Jericho 


The 2001 edition of WWE’s fall classic was no middle-of-the-road Survivor Series. This time, it was winner-take-all. Literally.

Following WWE’s acquisition of WCW in March of that year, the Atlanta-based organization banded together with the recently defunct ECW to form The Alliance in July. Over the following five months, the invading forces crippled Mr. McMahon’s soldiers, won titles and even managed to create turncoats out of WWE’s crowned jewels, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle. After nearly half a year of intense battles, the two factions agreed to face off in one final clash at Survivor Series with Traditional Elimination Tag Team Match rules. 

To ensure the future of his organization, Mr. McMahon assembled a dream team comprised of five of the greatest Superstars of all time: The Rock, Kane, The Undertaker, Big Show and Chris Jericho. The defenders of WWE proved their might and claimed victory over the likes of ECW’s Rob Van Dam, WCW’s Booker T, WCW owner Shane McMahon, Angle and Austin. Perhaps appropriately, the match came down to The People’s Champion and The Texas Rattlesnake. The Great One stood tall as the sole survivor, effectively ending The Alliance and solidifying WWE’s dominance in sports-entertainment.



3.) The Hulkamaniacs~ Hulk Hogan, Jake Roberts & Demolition 


When The Million Dollar Man put together a team with monsters like The Powers of Pain and The Human Wrecking Machine, Zeus, then–WWE Champion Hulk Hogan needed to assemble an all-star squad to try and fell their gigantic foes.

The Hulkster didn’t have to search far for willing partners. To counter the massive Barbarian and Warlord, Hogan enlisted their most bitter rivals, World Tag Team Champions Demolition. And to get the ultimate mental advantage over The Million Dollar Team, he brought in Jake “The Snake” Roberts.

Roberts’ penchant for mind games paid off before the bell even rang at Survivor Series 1989. To get DiBiase and his cronies out of the ring, “The Snake” unleashed his pet python, Damien, on the canvas.

But while The Million Dollar Team’s nefarious tactics took out all of their opponents besides Hogan, it eventually came back to bite them. Zeus was disqualified for refusing to release a chokehold on the WWE Champion, and The Powers of Pain were tossed for a vicious double-team attack. DiBiase thought he had an easy victory over Hogan, but The Hulkster overpowered him to claim the win.

Despite Hogan being the sole survivor, The Hulkamaniacs remain one of the most star-studded and well-loved Survivor Series teams of all time.



2.) Team DX~ Triple H, Shawn Michaels, CM Punk, Jeff Hardy, and Matt Hardy 


No team has represented the past, present and future of WWE better than the squad put together by D-Generation X at Survivor Series 2006. Shawn Michaels and Triple H, two of the most decorated Superstars in WWE history, looked to counter Edge and Randy Orton’s partnership with Mike Knox, Gregory Helms and Johnny Nitro. 

First, they brought Matt and Jeff Hardy into the fold. The Hardys offered a wealth of high-flying, daredevil attributes to the team. And while DX was disbanded, the brothers from North Carolina became quite possibly the most popular tag team of their day.

But what surprised many, including the rest of Team DX, was the reaction their partner CM Punk got in Philadelphia. DX couldn’t even get through their trademark pre-match spiel without being drowned out by the WWE Universe’s chants for The Straight Edge Superstar, who was just five months into his WWE career. Triple H relented, letting Punk have his line, asking the crowd “Are you ready?”

Team DX certainly was ready. Shawn Michaels eliminated Mike Knox just seconds after the bell rang, kicking off a clean sweep of Team Rated-RKO. The pairing of DX, The Hardys and CM Punk was one of the few Survivor Series teams to remain fully intact when the final bell rang.



1.) The Warriors~ Ultimate Warrior, The Texas Tornado, and The Legion of Doom


At the peak of his powers after having defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWE Title at WrestleMania VI, Ultimate Warrior brought together the single greatest squad in the history of the fall classic to battle Mr. Perfect and the Demolition triumvirate of Ax, Smash and Crush in the opening bout of the 1990 Survivor Series.

Looking less like a group of WWE Superstars and more like a collection of comic book heroes who had busted out of the ink panel and into the real world, The Warrior’s Warriors combined the WWE Champion’s frenetic energy with the barroom ruggedness of the most dominant tag team in wrestling history, The Legion of Doom, and the athletic brilliance of “The Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich. 

The four most popular Superstars in WWE outside of The Hulkster at the time, the pumped up squad whipped the Hartford Civic Center into a lather as they brought the fight to the so-called Perfect Team. The heated enmity between Hawk & Animal and Demolition caused both teams to be disqualified for reckless brawling early, while Texas Tornado fell victim to the dreaded Perfect-Plex. Warrior was not to be denied, though, as he put Perfect away with a resounding splash.

In the end, Mr. Perfect & Demolition proved they were far from pushovers, but it would’ve taken an attack from Dr. Doom to halt The Warriors.





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WWE.com: Survivor Series 2013 predictions 

11/21/2013

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Survivor Series is almost upon us, and with the WWE Universe counting down the hours until WWE's fall classic gets under the way at Boston's TD Garden, debates are raging over which Superstars will claim victory live on pay-per-view.


The WWE.com office hasn't been left out in the procrastinating, either. Check out out predictions for the 27th annual Survivor Series now, then add your own rundown of the event's winners and losers in the comments section below.


1.) Kickoff Match 
The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston 


Alex Giannini: Kickoff Matches place a unique form of pressure on the competitors scheduled to do battle; in addition to the Superstar in the other corner looking to tear you apart, there’s that whole setting-the-tone-for-an-entire-evening thing. Luckily, both Kofi and Miz are ring veterans, and I doubt either Superstar will feel any undue pressure. That said, Kofi was left in a bad way on Monday’s Raw, and who knows how healthy The Wildcat will be on Sunday? WINNER: The Miz

Bobby Melok: When Kofi Kingston and The Miz meet in the ring, The Awesome One usually ends up seeing stars after getting kicked in the face. The last time, it cost Miz the Intercontinental Title. This time, it’s personal, after Miz ditched Kingston on Raw, leaving him to be picked apart by The Real Americans. Kofi has shown in the past how wild he can get when he’s angry. This Sunday will be no different. Kingston will probably have a few smudges on his Nikes after introducing them to Miz’s face. WINNER: Kofi Kingston

Jake Grate: I always thought The Miz was an underhanded, slimy, disloyal worm, and his abandonment of Kofi during their Raw tag team match against The Real Americans proves it. Look for The Wildcat to get his retribution on Sunday. WINNER: Kofi Kingston

John Clapp: Kofi Kingston would be the hands-down favorite if it was apparent he’s willing to shed his easygoing demeanor and embrace whatever ill will he feels toward The Miz. Yet, that switch in attitude isn’t guaranteed, whereas The Miz has clearly abandoned his fair-play leanings. For The Awesome One, that’s a step in the right direction. WINNER: The Miz

Anthony Benigno: The Miz is mean again? Oh yes. As long as Kofi doesn’t kick him square in the face again — which he may — The Awesome One is about to hit his stride in a big way. WINNER: The Miz

The Miz: 3, Kofi Kingston: 2


2.) 7-on-7 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match 
The Bella Twins, Naomi, Cameron, Jo Jo, Natalya, and Eva Marie vs. Alicia Fox, Kaitlyn, Tamina Snuka, Aksana, Summer Rae, Rosa Mendes, and AJ Lee 


Alex Giannini: If Survivor Series Elimination Tag Matches are tough to call, then a 7-on-7 Divas bout is nigh-impossible to predict — especially when devious Divas Champion AJ Lee is involved. Look for The Black Widow to lead her team to victory, and leave the “Total Divas” in their wake. WINNERS:Team True Divas

Bobby Melok: Rather than worrying about roommate agreements, a boyfriend’s toe fungus or remembering Jinder Mahal’s name, AJ and her squad of six Divas will presumably be focused on forcing the WWE Universe to take notice of them once again. With the inexperienced Eva Marie and JoJo on their team and Divas division bruisers like Tamina Snuka and Kaitlyn standing across the ring, I can’t imagine the Total Divas surviving Sunday night. WINNERS: Team True Divas

Jake Grate: This promises to be one of the biggest, best and most chaotic Divas matches in quite some time. As a huge fan of “Total Divas,” I’m leaning toward the E! reality stars in this contest. The experience of Natalya and The Bellas, the rapid improvement of the Funkadactyls, plus the exiting promise of beautiful newcomers JoJo and Eva Marie, will carry the squad to “total” victory. WINNERS:Team Total Divas

John Clapp: I would argue the True Divas assembly more skilled, on the whole, than its opposition, but the squad has this big strike against it: disparate motivations. Even though they’ve presented a united front against WWE’s reality TV darlings, let’s not forget that everyone on the team of Divas Champion AJ Lee is after her butterfly-emblazoned title. If “Total Divas” can rally behind the leadership and embrace the teachings of Natalya, they’ll be in the catbird seat at Survivor Series.WINNERS: Team Total Divas

Anthony Benigno: Whether you’re a True Diva or a Total Diva, this is bound to be one epic rumble between the ladies of WWE. As to who prevails? It’s a tough one to call, but assuming the True Divas fall in behind AJ Lee (big if), I’d say they crash the spotlight of E!’s newest stars. WINNERS: Team True Divas

Team True Divas: 3, Team Total Divas: 2



3.) Intercontinental Championship Match 
Big E Langston (c) vs. Curtis Axel 


Alex Giannini: Big E Langston has officially arrived in WWE, claiming the illustrious Intercontinental Title on Raw this past week with an exceedingly impressive victory over Curtis Axel. Unfortunately for the former titleholder, I see Sunday’s bout going exactly the same way, wrapping up with the Big Ending. WINNER: Big E Langston

Bobby Melok: There’s no contest here. Big E Langston is an unstoppable force of nature. Without the savvy Paul Heyman in his corner, Curtis Axel hasn’t had the best of luck in the ring. After Langston steamrolled Axel to win the Intercontinental Championship, I see the rematch ending only one way, with a flattened Axel being scraped off the mat. WINNER: Big E Langston

Jake Grate: Big E’s shocking title win on Raw gave a glimpse at the powerhouse’s true talent and potential. The muscle-bound Superstar clearly has a bright future full of big matches and championship victories. At Survivor Series, however, he will relinquish his title less than a week after winning it to an always-dangerous and perhaps newly motivated Axel. WINNER: Curtis Axel

John Clapp: In their initial Intercontinental Championship Match on Raw, Axel looked his best when he was able to strike and then immediately create separation between himself and Langston. Even without the services of Paul Heyman, the third-generation Superstar is too wily to head into Sunday without a revised — and improved — game plan for dealing with the monstrous, albeit raw, titleholder. WINNER: Curtis Axel

Anthony Benigno: Big E Langston’s Intercontinental Title victory was a feel-good moment for the entire WWE Universe, and now in comes Curtis Axel to spoil the party. The former champion will give Langston a tougher run than may be anticipated — ditching Paul Heyman hasn’t exactly proven a death knell — but Langston’s momentum is too great. The champion retains. WINNER: Big E Langston

Big E Langston: 3, Curtis Axel: 2


4.) 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match 
The Usos, Cody Rhodes, Goldust, and Rey Mysterio vs. Dean Ambrose, Roman Regins, Seth Rollins, Jack Swagger, and Antonio Cesaro 


Alex Giannini: Survivor Series Elimination Tag Matches are nearly impossible to predict, but that won’t stop me from putting my foot in my mouth here. I’m going with The Shield & The Real Americans in this one, and I’ll even take it a step further — look for the calculating quintet to utterly dominate their foes Sunday night. WINNERS: The Shield & The Real Americans

Bobby Melok: Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins work extremely well together, but The Hounds of Justice have shown in recent weeks that they don’t necessarily play nice with others. The loose alliance between The Shield & The Real Americans plays right into the hands of Goldust, Cody Rhodes & The Usos. Though Rey Mysterio’s recently healed knee may be a question mark for their team, their good teamwork will lead them to victory. WINNERS: Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Rey Mysterio & The Usos

Jake Grate: Featuring so many of WWE’s best tag teams — not the mention the shocking return of the iconic Rey Mysterio — this is a hard match to get my head around. The bottom line seems to be whether The Shield & The Real Americans can work together. I just don’t see The Hounds of Justice and WWE’s patriotic pair sticking together when the going gets tough. WINNERS: Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Rey Mysterio & The Usos

John Clapp: For my money, the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match is among the top two or three most exciting match formats in all of sports-entertainment, and this year’s 5-on-5 lineup represents a wonderful cross section of today’s WWE roster. The strength and conditioning of two men — Roman Reigns and Antonio Cesaro — will be the difference maker here. Look for spears and Cesaro Swings to be the cause of numerous eliminations Sunday. WINNERS: The Shield & The Real Americans

Anthony Benigno: Rey Mysterio’s return knocked The Shield on their heels, and though there’s something to be said for The Hounds of Justice still being vulnerable, don’t expect them to be humiliated at the same event they made their historic and controversial debut. WINNERS: The Shield & The Real Americans

The Shield & The Real Americans: 3; Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Rey Mysteri & The Usos: 2


5.) CM Punk & Daniel Bryan vs. Luke Harper and Erick Rowan "The Wyatt Family"


Alex Giannini: The Best & The Beard are a dream team combination any way you look at them, but The Wyatts are something straight out of a nightmare. Punk & Bryan bring to the table an uncanny array of grappling know-how and experience, but Harper & Rowan bring sheer malice, and sometimes the desire to watch the world burn wins out in the end. WINNERS: Luke Harper & Erick Rowan

Bobby Melok: CM Punk & Daniel Bryan have spent 2013 battling wrestlers like Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton and John Cena. They haven’t clashed with true monsters like Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Bray Wyatt’s horrifying charges are unlike any force in WWE history. Though Punk & Bryan are adept at striking, I think Harper & Rowan’s unrefined brawling will be too much for The Best & The Beard.WINNER: Luke Harper & Erick Rowan

Jake Grate: Legions of WWE fans eagerly await the teaming up of Punk & Bryan, who might be the two most talented and exciting overall competitors today. Unfortunately, their massive opponents are longstanding, as opposed to temporary, partners, and that experience — plus the ominous ringside presence of Bray Wyatt — will lead the bearded backwoods behemoths to victory. WINNERS: Luke Harper & Erick Rowan

John Clapp: This is a big opportunity for Bray Wyatt’s dangerous disciples to prove they can cause damage to top-tier grapplers within the confines of a regulated match, and not just wreak havoc with backstage assaults. The Best & The Beard, however, is too potent a pairing for even the gigantic swampland Superstars. Though I doubt we’ll see Rowan or Harper tap out Sunday (or maybe ever), Bryan’s Running Knee Strike or Punk’s GTS will still be enough to get the W. WINNERS: CM Punk & Daniel Bryan

Anthony Benigno: The two former WWE Champions have united under a common enemy, but the bond between The Wyatts is something deeper and darker than anything Punk & Bryan can drum up. With Bray Wyatt lurking at ringside, even everything the two fan favorites have won’t be enough this time out. WINNERS: Luke Harper & Erick Rowan

Luke Harper & Erick Rowan: 4, CM Punk & Daniel Bryan: 1



6.) World Heavyweight Championship Match 
John Cena (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio 


Alex Giannini: The WWE Universe has grown accustomed to World Champion John Cena defying the odds, and with good reason — no matter what stands in his way, The Champ somehow finds a way to rise above. It’ll be no different on Sunday, as I pick the Cenation leader to silence the outspoken Del Rio with everything on the line. WINNER: John Cena

Bobby Melok: Time after time, Alberto Del Rio has proven that there’s no low he’s unwilling to stoop to in order to capture the World Heavyweight Title. With The Champ going into Sunday’s bout with question marks surrounding the status of his surgically repaired triceps, I have no doubt Del Rio will do everything short of ripping Cena’s arm off (though he might try to) and leave Boston with the World Heavyweight Title. WINNER: Alberto Del Rio

Jake Grate: It’s hard to pick against The Champ, but Alberto Del Rio is a cagey, opportunistic opponent. Although Cena’s surgically repaired arm appears to be nearly 100% recovered — as he showed when he sprung his trap on the No. 1 contender on Monday’s Raw — Del Rio will probe for any weakness or lingering injury, eventually finding a way to lock on the dreaded Cross Armbreaker.WINNER: Alberto Del Rio

John Clapp: Has The Champ figured out his challenger? Following the events of Monday night, it would seem that way, yet it’d be uncharacteristic of Alberto Del Rio to head into a high-stakes match without a surprise up his sleeve. I predict The Essence of Excellence has a devious strategy at the ready and that it will prove effective on pay-per-view. WINNER: Alberto Del Rio

Anthony Benigno: Del Rio has been spoiling for this fight since the second he lost the World Title at Hell in a Cell. “Mexico’s Greatest Export” has done everything he can to cripple Cena before WWE’s fall classic, but there’s no way The Champ is going down in his home arena. No. Way. WINNER: John Cena

Alberto Del Rio: 3, John Cena: 2



7.) WWE Championship Match 
Randy Orton (c) vs. Big Show 


Alex Giannini: Even though The Authority has promised that no one will be on hand to help The Viper, I have a hard time taking that piece of information at face value. Still, let’s work under the assumption that everything will be on the up-and-up, and these two Superstars will be on equal ground. If that is, indeed, the case, my money’s on some World’s Largest Retribution at WWE’s fall classic, and a new champion will be crowned. WINNER: Big Show

Bobby Melok: The worst thing a champion can do is doubt himself. Scratch that; the worst thing a champion can do is doubt himselfin public. WWE Champion Randy Orton did just that on Raw Monday night, and Orton’s lack of confidence may give Big Show the boost he needs to walk out of Survivor Series with the WWE Title. WINNER: Big Show

Jake Grate: The Viper is looking more vicious than ever, as he seeks to prove to The Authority once and for all that he is, indeed The Face of WWE. Without the backing of Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and The Shield, however, he finds himself one-on-one with an irate, motivated giant. A spear, chokeslam or KO Punch — or possibly all three — are likely in the WWE Champion’s immediate future. WINNER: Big Show

John Clapp: It’s rare for Randy Orton to look anything but absolutely confident going into combat, but the fear of Big Show — coupled with The Authority’s apparent diminishing faith in The Face of WWE — seems to have instilled doubt in the WWE Champion. The World’s Largest Athlete is acutely focused, while Orton’s seeming dissension with The Authority could lead — directly or indirectly — to his downfall. WINNER: Big Show

Anthony Benigno: Without The Authority at his back, The Apex Predator is on his own against the giant this time out. The odds seem insurmountable, but it’s a mountaintop Orton has climbed before. With the chips down, smart money says he’ll find a way to do it again. WINNER: Randy Orton

Big Show: 4, Randy Orton: 1




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Wrestling's pitbulls: The 10 toughest compact wrestlers 

11/12/2013

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"It's not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”Clichéd though it may be, the above aphorism has been validated time and time again inside the squared circle. Not convinced? Look no further than Daniel Bryan.

The three-time World Champion — listed at an unexceptional 5-foot-10 — has consistently fought through criticism that he’s “too small.” Despite being outweighed and having far less of a reach than many of the Superstars he has beaten — a list that includes juggernauts Ryback, Big Show and Mark Henry — WWE’s “Yes!” man routinely kicks his opposition down to size.

Tenacious, at times ruthless, and tougher than a $2 steak, Bryan epitomizes the “undersized” Superstar, but he’s hardly the first grappler of average height to leave a mark on the wrestling canvas. Check out these 10 other mat men who might not have been able to step over the top rope, but nonetheless broke down barriers and raised hell inside the ring.

TAZZ

Beat him if you could, survive if he let you. Hailing from the same Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood streets that bred gangsters Al Capone and Crazy Joe Gallo, Tazz packed plenty of fight in his small frame. Billed at only 5-foot-9, the 240-pound animal rose to prominence in the original ECW. “The Most Miserable Man on the Planet” became the pride of the organization’s notoriously rabid fanbase while claiming the only weapons he needed were his own two hands.

In 1995, The Human Suplex Machine broke his neck in a brutal tag match, and — to the shock of hospital staff — walked into the ER on his own accord. Hoisting rivals nearly twice his size, the Kings County native employed innovative maneuvers that became known as “Tazzplexes,” but it was a suffocating finisher that became his calling card. The Katahajime judo choke — or Tazzmission — was so debilitating, the hold popularized tapping out on the canvas well before the rise of MMA, making each of his opponents, “just another victim.” 


MAD DOG VACHON

Maybe it was the cold, bitter winters of Quebec. Maybe it was little brother syndrome. Maybe it was his working-class upbringing. Whatever the cause, Maurice Vachon was one of the most intense competitors in in the AWA. Don’t let the elegant French-Canadian name fool you. This dangerous brawler was as slapdash in the ring as a plate of poutine. Gnawing on competitors across North America and gaining a reputation for his vicious, animalistic style, Maurice quickly became Mad Dog.

A stocky 5-foot-7 with a patchy grizzle of a beard, Vachon possessed a blend of amateur experience and pure tenacity. After defeating the Indian wrestling champion in less than a minute at the 1948 Olympic Games, Vachon became a five-time AWA Champion. He might have been stout, but his opponents quickly learned Mad Dog matched his bark with plenty of bite.

PERRY SATURN 

Even as a boy, Boston thug Perry Saturn knew he was a fighter. Enlisting in the U.S. Army at only 17, he became an Airborne Ranger before ever stepping on the wrestling canvas. Adopting the surname of a Roman god, Saturn learned the ropes from the dangerous Killer Kowalski at the WWE Hall of Famer’s legendary training school before arriving in ECW. There, he teamed with freak of nature John Kronus and as The Eliminators, they became one of the ring’s most feared tag teams, pairing daring aerial tactics with smash-mouth martial arts.

As a member of Raven’s Flock in WCW, Saturn rebelled and took out his former cult leader — and all of his opponents — with high-impact brawling, not to mention pretzel-like twisting with The Rings of Saturn. After jumping ship to WWE during a pivotal moment of the Monday Night War, Saturn picked up the European and Hardcore Championships, earning him the rare distinction of having held titles in all three major organizations.

KEVIN SULLIVAN 

What is it about Beantown that encourages brutality? From Southie to Charlestown, this rough and tumble city has long boasted gutsy sports teams like the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics, and its rowdy natives are no exception. Perhaps that’s why a stocky 5-foot-9, 250-pound tough guy with a blonde mullet called Kevin Sullivan became one of the most unpredictable and ruthless forces to ever Devil Stomp into a ring.

Most remembered by fans of the YouTube generation as the wacky leader of The Dungeon of Doom, Sullivan was an unapologetically scrappy competitor whose Army of Darkness in Florida was one of sports-entertainment’s first truly terrifying groups. His reckless fights against The Nasty Boys in WCW and vicious attacks in Smoky Mountain Wrestling have become the thing of legend. Don’t let his frame or bizarre tirades fool you, Sullivan was one filthy brawler.

DANNY HODGE 

Considered by many longtime ring observers as pound-for-pound the toughest man to ever don a pair of trunks, 5-foot-10 Danny Hodge blew away competition in the amateur ranks in both wrestling and boxing before making his name in sports-entertainment. He went 46-0 at the University of Oklahoma and won three consecutive NCAA titles, and most accounts suggest he would’ve left the 1956 Olympics with a Gold Medal had it not been for a controversial pin counted by an Eastern Bloc referee. After graduation, Hodge captured the national Golden Gloves boxing championship in 1958.

From there, the only place to go was the squared circle and, specifically, the Mid-South territory. With legendary tendon strength and an ability to pulverize apples with a simple squeeze of his hand, Hodge was an imposing foe for Hiro Matsuda, Angelo Savoldi and other contenders to the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship. An auto wreck ended his career in 1976, but tales of his feats survived long after, eventually approaching Paul Bunyan lore in their fantasticalness.

DEAN MALENKO 

Billed somewhat generously at 5-foot-10, “The Man of 1,000 Holds” is best known for his finesse and technique and, as his moniker would imply, his vast knowledge of wrestling maneuvers. Yet, to think that scientific mat skill and sheer meanness are mutually exclusive qualities would be a grave mistake — one that too many of Malenko’s opponents had the misfortune of making.

In between the brilliant counter-holds and intricate mat work, the callous Iceman would relentlessly target an appendage. With his opponents downed and trapped in the corner of the ring, Malenko stomped away with “Stone Cold”-like fury. He was cruel, even, using a sinful selectiveness to toy with less skilled opposition. While seated on the top turnbuckle, he’d frequently hoist prey onto his shoulders, leap high in the air and then, upon landing, drop them gut-first onto his knee.  In a world of giants, Malenko’s frame suggested a minnow-like meekness, but inside the ring, he was all shark.

RAY STEVENS

The legendary “Crippler” Ray Stevens was not exactly a physical specimen to behold. Standing just taller than 5-foot-8 and weighing roughly 225 pounds, “The Blond Bomber” sported a paunchy midsection that was owed to more than a few six-packs of beer. The fireplug build did nothing, however, to detract from his performance in the ring — a maniacal intensity that appeared effortless.

There’s no two ways about it: Stevens was an unforgiving individual. He came to fame on the West Coast and in the AWA’s Midwest region, and by the time he traveled to WWE’s home base in the Northeast in 1982, he was nearing the twilight of his career.

That didn’t stop him from shocking audiences with his brutality. During a particularly vicious spree, he got into the habit of piledriving defeated opponents on the concrete floor. The most harrowing blitz occurred at the expense of “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, whom Stevens bloodied and beat with not one, but two piledrivers on the unprotected arena floor.

DYNAMITE KID

Embittered, yet obscenely skilled, the 5-foot-9 Dynamite Kid had the type of hair-trigger temper and nasty demeanor that made fellow wrestlers not only want to avoid interacting with him in the ring, but also in the locker room. Undeniably talented, the ornery Englishman was something of a virtuoso between the ropes, cultivating a style that spurred countless imitators, none of whom captured his same fierceness.

It didn’t matter if Dynamite Kid was facing somebody in his same weight class, like a young Bret Hart or Ricky Steamboat, or a larger heavyweight, such as Bad News Brown or Jim Neidhart. Either way, his was an attack that was stubbornly persistent. Stylistically, his offense was learned and precise. It was not uncommon for his forearm strikes to lacerate, and his explosive snap suplexes played havoc with opponents’ spinal health. Just like a stick of TNT, when Dynamite Kid went off, the impact was felt by everybody in the vicinity.

RON GARVIN 

At only 5-foot-8, Ron Garvin looked considerably smaller in NWA and WWE rings because the 1980s started the trend of taller wrestlers becoming the norm. Still, before even having national television exposure, Garvin clashed with the likes of “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, “Cowboy” Bob Orton and the best big man ever, Andre the Giant.

In the NWA, “Hands of Stone” Garvin reached the pinnacle of his career. At an unbelievably fit 42 years old, he defeated “Nature Boy” Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in spectacular fashion with a top rope sunset flip inside a steel cage. Twenty-eight years after his 1962 debut, Garvin became a WWE Superstar. Even though “Rugged” Ronnie Garvin never again reached main event status, his matches against Greg “The Hammer” Valentine were so physical, they will still make you wince.

NUNZIO

Call him Little Guido, call him Nunzio, just don’t call him anything that will make the 5-foot-7, hot-tempered Italian plant his disproportionately large boot in your face. Debuting in ECW as the core of the comedic F.B.I. (Full Blooded Italians), the “pugnacious paesan” teamed with the likes of J.T. Smith, Tracy Smothers and Tommy Rich, none of whom were Italian. But it would be a mistake to dismiss Guido as a goofball comedy act.

Progressing into a more serious competitor, he was dubbed “The Sicilian Shooter” as he utilized his amateur wrestling and mixed martial arts background. After winning two ECW Tag Team Championships, Guido debuted in WWE as Nunzio, the Italian cousin of redneck Jamie Noble (I couldn’t make this up). Again, he defied expectations, as the undersized brawler battled uphill to overcome serious opposition while capturing the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in Rome, Italy. Viva Italia




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WrestleMania XXX tickets on sale this Saturday, November 16

11/12/2013

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WWE has announced that tickets for WrestleMania 30 will go on sale this Saturday, November 16, at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT. The pop-culture extravaganza takes place Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.


Ticket prices ranges from $25 to $850. There will also be a limited number of "Gold Circle" VIP Packages avaliable for $2,000. The Gold Circle packages include seating in the first four rows ringside, a Gold Circle VIP Stadium Entrance, a collectible WrestleMania XXX ticket holder and the commermorative WrestleMania XXX take-home folding chair. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or calling by (800) 745-3000. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees.


WrestleMania is more than just a one-day event; it is a week-long celebration. In addition to The Showcase of the Immortals, other activities will include WrestleMania Axxess, WWE's four-day, interactive fan festival at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the New Orleans Arena; Monday Night RAW at the New Orleans Arena; and other activities - such as the WrestleMania Reading Challenge and Be a STAR anti-bullying rallies- designed to give back to the host community.



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Who is the next WWE Champion?

11/11/2013

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It's a conversation that every member of the WWE Universe has had with like-minded fans of sports-entertainment - and it's one that sometimes get contentious. A seemingly simple question - Who's next? - can elicit so many different and equally passionate responses from a wide range of squared circle followers.

WWE.com's editorial team joins in on that debate, today wrangling with the question: Who's next in line to become WWE Champion? And ours is a very specific point of contention, as we are focusing only on Superstars who have never before claimed WWE title glory.

Check out our picks, then be sure to make your voice heard by voting in our poll.

1.) Goldust~ Yes, Goldust. Who cares if he's 44 years old? Wrestling isn't a young man's game anymore. Wrestling is the best wrestler's game. The face-painted alter ego of Dustin Rhodes is in better physical condition, a better in-ring competitor and a better master of the microphone than he was when he debuted 24 years ago.

His tag team matches with his brother, Cody Rhodes, steal every show they are on. With 20 championships in WCW and WWE to his credit, this territory-tested Attitude Era icon is more popular than he has ever been with the WWE Universe, and he always evokes "Goldust" chants.

The "Star Wars" Darth Maul-inspired war paint reflects a more experienced, more mature and much more serious Goldust than the androgynous Hollywood-hatched character that debuted in WWE 16 years ago. Goldust can beat Randy Orton for the WWE Championship if given the opportunity. That may be a bold prediction, but one year ago, very few would have predicted that Daniel Bryan would ever beat The Viper.

Dustin Runnels, son of former 3-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Dusty Rhodes, was born and bred to follow in his father's footsteps and be the "bull of the woods." Goldust's storybook comeback will end with the WWE Championship replacing the blond wig and ornate robe, completing the metamorphosis of a once-in-a-life-time talent.

2.) Cody Rhodes 

Cody Rhodes is the first wrestler I can remember watching become great.

Cody & Goldust claim WWE Tag Team Titles

Before him, I’d either catch onto an emerging talent in the middle of their break out, or keep an eye on a promising upstart who never quite lived up to his potential. With Cody, I was there from day one, watching Raw on July 2, 2007, when the son of a son of a plumber turned up in an oversized dress shirt and just stood there as Randy Orton slapped his dad right across the face.

Had I been asked this question back in those days when Cody was stepping out in emerald green trunks alongside Hardcore Holly, I don’t know that I would have picked him to become a future WWE Champion. Next to Legacy cohorts like Ted DiBiase and Manu, Rhodes lacked presence and seemed even younger than his early twenties. But that is what has allowed him to get so good.

Most second- and third-generation Superstars spend their careers trying to convince everyone that they deserve what they’ve been handed. Rhodes’ young legacy has been defined by the opposite. He was never unduly rushed into the spotlight. He pushed and shoved his way there. And each step in Rhodes’ unexpected evolution — from entitled second-generation snob to self-obsessed sleazeball, from demented masked super villain to mustachioed rogue — has been thrilling to watch.

Cody’s latest left turn on his road to self-discovery — a working-class hero with deep family roots — has been his best yet. He’s maturing rapidly alongside his ultra-talented brother, Goldust, and he has added so many interesting facets to an already brimming skillset.

I don’t know that Cody Rhodes will become WWE Champion in a year. I don’t know that he’ll do it in two years. But he will. He’s gotta. He’s come too far not to.

3.) Ryback 

I know what you're thinking: "The Big Guy"?! Isn't he the dude who has spent more time flattening local competitors, commentators and stagehands than he has asserting his dominance in the ring? Yeah, and he's still the same punishing contender who Shell Shocked then-WWE Champion CM Punk on top of Hell in a Cell just one year ago.

Watch CM Punk get Shell Shocked on top of the Cell | Photos of their clash

Paul Heyman's guidance has yet to pay dividends for The Human Wrecking Ball, but it also takes time for a manager and a Superstar to gel, especially when said manager is distracted by his festering hatred for an old client. (Hello, Punk.) With the score seemingly settled between those two friends-turned-rivals, I believe it's the perfect time for Heyman to focus on what really counts: Getting Ryback back into the WWE Title picture, where he rightfully belongs.

To most WWE fans, the 6-foot-3, 291-pound physical specimen may have seemingly lost his way, but don't think for a second that his deep hunger has subsided. Ryback bench-presses a remarkable 550 pounds and carries an even bigger chip on his shoulders than the weight he hauls every day in the gym.

There's no question why he won Newcomer of the Year at the 2012 Slammy Awards. Superstars with as much freakish talent and drive to become as great as Ryback are a rare breed. It's only a matter of time before the only "Gold" that hangs over his head decorates a WWE Championship, and not the sound emanating from a chorus of unfair chants



4.) Bray Wyatt

“We’re here.”

Since the menacing Bray Wyatt and his followers first materialized out of my recurring night terrors and appeared on the WWE landscape, no Superstar – from Kane to The Miz, from CM Punk to Daniel Bryan – has been safe from The Wyatt Family’s path of destruction.

With the massive Erick Rowan and Luke Harper following their enigmatic leader with brutal fervor, these newcomers are primed to continue turning WWE upside-down, a mission which could carry the self-proclaimed “Eater of Worlds” to the very top of the WWE mountain. 

As the unquestioned shepherd of his flock, Wyatt has proven that, in addition to his sinister charisma, he’s a dominant force in the ring. At a rough-and-ready 6’3’’, 285-lbs, the sermonizing Superstar boasts rare athleticism and agility for such a physically imposing competitor, moving like a man half his size.

Wyatt gets the most out of these substantial natural gifts with rock-solid technique, and an arsenal loaded with both power and finesse moves. His devastating finishing move, Sister Abigail, is dangerous enough to keep Superstars wide awake at night – or put them to sleep in the ring.

Thus far, no one in WWE has shown the ability to slow the runaway train that is The Wyatt Family. With a few more statement wins over top contenders, Bray could – and should – quickly find himself in the WWE Title hunt. Once he gains that opportunity, I can’t imagine anyone denying the Superstar who looks like something straight out of a horror movie.

As the list of unfortunate Superstars who have “followed the buzzards” continues to grow, it becomes more and more apparent that the path for “The Man of 1,000 Truths” is leading him to the top of WWE and the most prestigious title in sports-entertainment. Bray Wyatt and his family are here, indeed. 

5.) Antonio Cesaro 

It’s easy to write off Antonio Cesaro as a muscle-bound brute, yet that might be the biggest mistake a WWE fan can make. Sure, this 6-foot-5, 232-pounder might be the strongest man on the roster, but Cesaro is about more than just dizzying Swings. A connoisseur of fine coffees and a noted master of five languages, the Swiss-born world traveler has the experience and more than enough brains to match his famous brawn and intensity.

A decade-plus veteran of the squared circle before ever stepping foot in a WWE ring,Cesaro once trained with revered British star Dave Taylor and cut his teeth across Europe before making his way across the pond. In the United States, Cesaro has battled in nearly every notable independent organization, including Ring of Honor, Chikara, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, IWA Mid-South and Japan’s Pro Wrestling Noah – many of which contributed to the resumes of champions like CM Punk and Daniel Bryan. But Cesaro hasn’t just participated in these companies, he has thrived in them with a dynamic mat style that blends strength, grappling and Thesz-era hooking. Whether performing as a lauded hero, a despised villain, in a tag team or even under the hood of an ice cream mask, Cesaro has developed cult-like followings wherever he’s laced up a pair of boots.

The cultured strongman proved he could score in the big time as well. Upon his WWE arrival in spring 2012, he wasn’t pinned in a match for two and a half months. After suffering his first pinfall defeat, Cesaro followed it up a week and a half later by winning the United States Championship, which he held for eight months. How’s that for a rebound?

While backstage during a recent Raw, Cesaro chatted about Japan, his favorite competitors and how he has adapted his style in WWE. Clearly, he loves the history, making a statement and most importantly, improving in the ring. And this future champion is only getting better.

6.) Roman Regins 

A lengthy reign as one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions was only the beginning for the scary strong Roman Reigns. A Superstar with unlimited potential, The Shield's intimidating enforcer has spent the better part of his first year pushing around everyone in his way, and clearing the path for compatriots Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins.

The Shield's road of wreckage

Reigns has the ability to shine on his own, however, and I'm willing to bet the big man's day will come very soon.

Between the ropes, the black-clad terror has matured since his WWE debut, morphing into something much more than a power-move monster. Reigns now possesses a move set that can put him in contention for WWE's top prize. Still, those power moves certainly will help his cause, as Reigns has, in my opinion, delivered the most vicious spears the WWE Universe has seen in the past decade.

There's a lot of talk these days about what the "face" of WWE might look like. Some say it's current WWE Champion Randy Orton, while others still hold strong to the conviction that the scrappy Daniel Bryan is the true face of the company.

However, for my money, when you're talking about a guy with the right look – that perfect mix of old school intimidation and new school cool; a guy with just the right amount of in-ring ability; a guy possessive of a presence?

It's Roman Reigns

7.) Big E Langston 
I don’t understand how anybody can watch Big E Langston wrestle and not peg him as a future WWE Champion. Less than a full year into his career on the WWE main roster, the former NXT Champion has consistently exhibited poise beyond his years, even giving decorated veterans like CM Punk a run for their money.

Quite possibly the single strongest individual on a roster packed with powerhouses, Langston — a freakish combination of Ron Simmons athleticism and Goldberg intensity — effortlessly maneuvers 300-pounders. Despite his relative inexperience, he understands how to use his monstrous frame. When he has an opponent grounded, Langston doesn’t simply apply a hold. Instead, he mauls them, locking on a maneuver but also putting all of his body weight on the unfortunate soul.

Big E's insane workout routine

The paradoxical Langston is not your grandfather’s juggernaut. He’s immense, sure, but he also boasts good speed and superb conditioning. His arsenal is rather unpretentious, but it’s expanding by the day. In addition to the clubbing forearms, gut punches and bulldozer clothesline, Langston has incorporated powerbombs and, recently, a fearless spear through the ropes, which tackles opponents off the ring apron.

The only obstacle standing between Langston and WWE’s top prize is strategic refinement. The aforementioned spear is remarkable, but risky — the sort of maneuver that, if miscalculated, can change the tide of a match in a hurry. Similarly, he lays it all on the line when he leaps high up in the air for his big splash — a captivating move that crashes and burns almost as often as it lands.

Langston’s “go big or go home” mentality is part of what makes him so special. Once he better understands how to selectively channel that exuberance, Langston’s biggest problem will be picking out the custom plates for his WWE Championship





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Exclusive Interview: Tyson Kidd on his WWE return

11/5/2013

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Last December during a WWE Live Event, Tyson Kidd sustained a severe knee injury - including tears in his right ACL, meniscus and MCL - that threatended to sideline the mat technician for as long as a year. Thanks to renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews and the same tenacity that earned Kidd a "workhorse" reputation among his peers, the Hart Dungeon-trained grappler has stepped back into the square circle sooner than many expected, dazzling the WWE Universe on RAW in tag team action alongside his wife, Natalya.

Before taking us through his entire recuperation with an exclusive video series on the WWE App and WWE.com, Kidd recapped his tough road to recovery, described his "Total Divas" experience and looked ahead at what he calls his "second chance."

WWE.com: Tyson, first off, welcome back to WWE.

TYSON KIDD: Thank you very much. Those words mean so much to me. It's been almost a year in the waiting to hear those words.

WWE.com: What was it like to not only return to action, but to do it alongside your wife?

TYSON KIDD: It was a very unique experience. Obviously, we've done mixed tags before with The Hart Dynasty and things of that nature, but now our relationship is very open and public thanks to "Total Divas." I think the only way it could have been better would be if Nattie and I got Fandango and Summer Rae in a double Sharpshooter to top things off [laughs]. But, looking back, it was as close to perfect as anything I could have ask for.

WWE.COM: After your sugery in January, you went into rehab with an optimistic outlook. Was there ever a time during your recovery that doubts started to creep in?

TYSON KIDD: At around the midway point, I thought my knee would never be the same again. After about three or four months, I could go to the gym normally and I could start to run on a treadmill, but I knew I couldn't wrestle and take impact. I coudln't jump off the one foot and stick a landing. I knew it wasn't there. But I remember thinking, "Is my knee ever going to be 100 percent?" 

I went so long - 17 years - without getting hurt. And I always thought one of two things would happen I got hurt: It was either going to hinder the hell out of me forever, or I'd heal fast from it. And during rehab, I remember thinking, "Uh oh. This is going to be the 'hindering me forever' type of scenario." Then, month five kicked in, and all of sudden I had these dramatics improvements.

I got medically cleared to train in the ring at the seven-month mark on August 5th in Green Bay, which is actually where I got hurt last December. So I really came full circle. It was bizzare.

WWE.COM: Have you had to alter your in-ring style in any way in light of your injury?

TYSON KIDD: I orginally thought I would, but I'm very, very stubborn. I'd been doing cardio since week six of my rehab, and after two minutes in the ring the day I got cleared, I was done. It felt like I'd wrestled a 30-Minute Handicap Match. I was dying. I mean, this sounds bad, but in terms of my conditioning and my wind, I may as well have been sitting on my couch for eight months. There's only one way to train, and that's being in the ring. And even in practice, it's not the same as performing in front of a crowd. You're constantly feeding off their energy and their reactions and trying to feel them out. It's a different aspect than practicing in the ring on your own. That's been my limitation. But the only way to improve is to run that tank on empty, and then refill again. If you're afraid and don't let yourself get to empty, you'll never build your conditioning. I learned that from my Japanese trainer, Tokyo Joe, a long time ago.

But I'm not going to let my knee alter anything I do in the ring. My move set is part of what makes me unique and there's no way I'm going to throw that away out of fear.

I'm thinking, I might be brave where I'm sitting right now, but that fear switch is long gone. WWE and Dr. Andrews took such amazing care of me, and the way technology is today, it makes me feel invincible. If I tore my other knee tomorrow, I already know the process.

This has prepared me almost for anything, to be honest. That might be a bad thing, I don't know. Sometimes I'm too hard-headed for my own good, and this could be one of those times.
WWE.COM: What support have you received from your fellow Superstars since your injury?

KIDD: I don’t really want to put anybody on the spot — but I’ve received a lot of texts and phone calls from guys. There were quite a few, but I’ll throw Mark Henry out there as a guy that’s actually called me. With most guys, we just text. I’m not really a phone guy. But Mark actually called me a couple of times and Rey Mysterio as well, just seeing if I was OK. When I was in physical therapy I texted Rey, because he tweeted something about needing surgery, and then he called me right away.

WWE.COM: Another Superstar who’s shown support for you has been CM Punk, even giving you a shout-out as a “workhorse” back in January. Did that stick with you during your rehab?

KIDD: Absolutely. When I got hurt, before I got the MRI, I was going down to the school at NXT [now the WWE Performance Center] and doing some pre-surgical therapy on my knee. Punk was down there too, rehabbing his knee. I told him about my MRI, and the same day I got the MRI I went to my doctor, and Punk told me to text him as soon as I was done to let him know how it went.

Punk and I have always gotten along and he’s always been friendly to me. I met him in Ring of Honor on the independent scene in 2003. When he said that workhorse thing, it blew up my Twitter, and now I have people tweeting me every day using #workhorse. That was definitely going through my head the whole time.

I remember thinking, “if my knee is never the same again, but I tried my hardest, then that’s just how it is. But if my knee isn’t the same again because I didn’t try my hardest, then that’s me letting everyone down — including myself.” And that’s just not the kind of person that I am. 

WWE.COM: And while this is all going on, you were also involved in the first season of “Total Divas” and actually got married to Natalya on the show. What was that like?

KIDD: It’s funny. These cameras are in your house and you know they’re there. I don’t know if this because I’ve been in sports-entertainment for almost 18 years now, but after a couple of hours, I honestly forget the cameras are there. The next thing I know, I’m watching “Total Divas” back and I see things like my mom playing with my hair while we’re eating and I’m like, “I honestly don’t remember that happening.” I’m not saying they’re sneaky — I know they’re there — but they’re so good at what they do that you just feel so comfortable.

I love that. It wasn’t being on the road, but I still felt like I was in the mix even though I was hurt, and it made me want to get back out there even more. “Total Divas” kind of fell in my lap. Obviously, it’s Nattie’s story and I’m part of it, but the fact that I was at home injured and was still able to contribute to something within the company meant the world to me.

Watch Tyson & Nattie’s wedding highlights | More “Total Divas”

WWE.COM: What do you hope to accomplish now that you’re back in action?

KIDD: My main goal is to leave everything I have out there in that ring at every arena.

This is a second chance for me. I’ve had a lot of time to reflect, and a lot of time to think about things that I’ve liked so far and things I’ve let fall to the wayside. I won’t waste a single opportunity — even the ones that don’t look like opportunities at first.

This injury has given me the chance to sit back and study the product for almost a year, and I feel like I’m more aware of everything now. But I’m done watching from home. 

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WWE RAW Preview 11/04/13

11/4/2013

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It didn't take long for new champions John Cena and Randy Orton to get targets on their backs. Although Cena thwarted Damien Sandow's Money in the Bank championship cash-in, The Viper was knocked out cold by Big Show. Is The Authority's vision for the future in danger? Here are five things to look for on Monday's RAW at 8/7 CT on USA Network.

1.) Who can stop The Wyatts?

Both CM Punk and Daniel Bryan suffered brutal attacks at the massive hands of The Wyatt Family last week. Potentially still reeling from the assaults, will either be in any condition to seek retribution from the ruthless clan this week? After defeating The Prime Time Players on SmackDown, the creepy trio looks more unstoppable than ever.

2.) What must The Authority do to maintain its empire?

 The Authority got what they wanted when Randy Orton claimed the WWE Title at WWE Hell in a Cell thanks to referee Shawn Michaels. But Big Show promptly put an end to the party the next night on Raw. Firing Big Show couldn’t stop him from interfering in WWE. Is a lifetime ban enough to keep The World’s Largest Athlete from showing up on this week’s Raw?


3.) The Authority's newest weapon


Last week, Kane removed his mask and pledged allegiance to Stephanie McMahon. With The Shield already at The Authority’s disposal, adding The Big Red Monster may add insurmountable might to whatever task they may be called upon to do.


4.) Can Cody & Goldust eclipse The Shield's regin?

When not busy doing The Authority’s bidding, The Shield chalked up one of the top five WWE Tag Team Title reigns of all time. Since winning their jobs back, WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust have competed with a newfound vigor. Which team will be next to challenge the Rhodes brothers for their titles?

5.) Who will Cena face next?

The Champ is here and he’s fired up! He rolled with the punches and defended his World Title against Damien Sandow on Raw, then he teamed with Cody Rhodes & Goldust to take down Sandow & The Real Americans on SmackDown. With his sooner than expected return, Cena proved without a shadow of a doubt he lives for a challenge. Who will be the next to test him?

As the road to Survivor Series heats up, be sure to catch Monday’s Raw at 8/7 CT on USA Network



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