Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that it was Vince McMahon who put together this year’s men’s Royal Rumble match. Jamie Noble and Michael “PS” Hayes also assisted the WWE Chairman with putting the match together.

WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson, the individual that created the Rumble match, was also backstage at Sunday’s event to offer his expertise.

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While speaking to metro.co.uk, Braun Strowman talked about the big spots he takes part in on WWE television and revealed that Vince McMahon has taken him on as his project.

“We have an unbelievable stunts and special effects crew. Everyone has their input. At the end of the day, a lot of it is Vince, he is very hands on with me and has taken me on as his project. He has some crazy ideas and I’ve never once questioned anything that Vince has wanted me to do, because I know he wouldn’t ask me to do something he wouldn’t do himself.”

Braun also talked about having the right look to succeed in WWE and mentioned that vince is very keen on larger than life Superstars.

“Vince is very keen on the larger than life human beings, especially because of the shock and awe value. Even before I was a WWE Superstar, when I walk into a room I don’t care who is in there, I take focal point. People stop what they’re doing to look at me when I walk in, and now they can put a name to it. That’s been a huge factor in WWE since the beginning of the company. It’s a huge favour for me that I’m larger than life and having these genetics and the look that Vince likes. But it’s more than a look, there’s a lot of guys that look big and tough but being able to put that into play in WWE is difficult. Being able to go out there night after night and work with people and not injuring and hurting people, that was a big thing when I first came in that I had beat into my head from developmental. I have to be one big strong rough and tough guy, but at the same time, I have to be safe. If I’m not safe no-one is going to want to work for me. Vince has seen how hard I want to be good at this, and how much I want to succeed. I’m going to be a WWE Hall of Famer when it’s all said and done, in my mind that’s what I want to do. I want to main event Wrestlemania, and I think that shows through to Vince, and is why he’s been in my corner, because he knows I want to be the best I can be. I’m not a fly by night guy, I want to be remembered forever as Braun Strowman, the monster among men.”

You can read the full interview here.

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Madusa revealed on Instagram that she has undergone knee replacement surgery. He posted a video of herself at the hospital

“Well peeps, here we go again,” the WWE Hall of Famer says. “Round two of a full knee replacement.”

Good morning…here it goes AGAIN! See u soon

A post shared by Madusa/AlundraBlayze (@madusa_rocks) on Dec 8, 2017 at 4:50am PST

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WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley recently took part in an AMA session on Reddit to promote his new book Saint Mick and he answered questions about his wrestling career, who he would like to write a storyline for and who he thinks would have been a good feud in his prime. Check out the highlights below:

On his favorite foreign object:

“Chris Jericho hit me with a copy of my own book in 1999. He got the victory, because it was such a large volume – but I made a heckuva comeback. I told him he wanted more of me I would be at the bookstore and gave an address. It was the largest turnout I had ever had!”

On who he would like to write a storyline on:

“I would love to write something for Becky Lynch. I’ve mentioned before that I don’t think we’ve seen the best of her – and her ability to dig down deep for promos is still somewhat underutilized.”

How it was like to be the General Manager of RAW:

“I really enjoyed my time at GM. I could go into detail about little things I wish I could’ve done – but in the end I was fired in spectacular fashion, in a way that helped the company. That’s all you can really ask for when you sign-on is GM. Stephanie was great to Work with!”

On which superstar he could have a good feud with:

“In my prime, I think I could’ve had really good matches with any number of WWE superstars. I think he cactus/Owens match could’ve been great, or a mankind/bray Wyatt match could’ve had some amazing build up.”

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Dave Meltzer reported in Wrestling Observer that there were plans as of two weeks ago to induct a new Hall of Famer at the upcoming Bound for Glory event.

James Storm was rumored to be the next inductee earlier this year, given that he’s bee with the company from the start and is still there. However, Meltzer said that the word going around now is that it could possibly be someone else going in instead.

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Jon Jones is apparently interested in a WWE payday, according to WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross.

Jim Ross wrote about the the possibility of Brock Lesnar facing UFC Fighter Jon Jones in a new blog entry on JrsBarBq. Ross brought up how he has heard that Jones is actually interested in a WWE payday at some point.

“Jon Jones challenged Brock Lesnar after Jones KO win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 124 Saturday night and the UFC found out when they needed to know and that it that the public will buy a Bones-Brock battle in the Octagon. I’m thinking to the tune of 1M buys on PPV when this one likely happens in 2018. This main event gives UFC a ‘hit,’ without question, while they await other stars to either return to form (GSP) (McGregor) or continue to evolve as legit, PPV selling main eventers.

Also, I don’t see any scenario at this time that would drive any wedges between Lesnar and WWE regarding the WWE star being able to go collect a massive, seven figure plus payday while keeping his name in the public eye.

Ironically, word on the street is that Jones is also interested in a WWE payday some day in the future which adds some irony to the Bones-Brock UFC scenario. Athletes are arguably smarter today than ever before and they realize that these massive paydays are not going to last forever plus the fact that no one ever has ‘enough money’ contrary to public sentiment from those who actually don’t have enough money.

Bones hand speed and reach will be problematic for Lesnar when they do tangle as Brock’s striking defense will have to be spot on if the bigger grappler has any chance of winning on his way to a fully stocked pay window.”

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WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze revealed on Instagram that she’ll be involved with the Mae Young Classic.

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Tapings will take place July 13th and 14th at Full Sail University and the first four episodes will be available on-demand on August 28th on the WWE Network. The finals of the tournament will then air on a live special from Las Vegas on September 12 at 10 PM ET.

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The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Impact Wrestling has signed Northeast indie wrestler MJ Jenkins to a deal.

Jenkins worked the most recent set of Impact Wrestling tapings and made her debut for the company at the “One Night Only: Knockouts Knockdown” event in a losing effort to Rosemary. She trained at the school owned by WWE Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz and received a WWE tryout back in 2016 at the Arnold Classic.

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