It was rumored this past weekend that EC3 could be headed to WWE now that he’s no longer obligated to Impact Wrestling. Dave Meltzer confirmed these rumors in the latest issue of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter and he is in fact headed to WWE.

In an update, EC3 was actually spotted at the WWE Performance Center on Tuesday. This is a strong indication that he will be arriving in the company very soon. It remains to be seen if he will head to NXT or make a debut on the main roster. We will keep you updated if we receive more details on his WWE return.

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The first footage of Ronda Rousey training for her WWE debut was revealed in a promotional video for RondaRousey.com. The footage shows her appearance at The Mae Young Classics, training with Natalya, working out at the WWE Performance Center and other clips. You can check it out below:

Our launch date is getting closer every day! Here's the latest preview for https://t.co/PsLSibFNz9 #RondaRouseyDOTcom pic.twitter.com/8T4RPxfANw

— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) December 1, 2017

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While speaking to The Independent, Triple H provided an update on the planned weekly UK television show and mentioned that “it takes time” but he would love for it to happen soon.

“Pete and all of those UK guys are very talented. Putting together a product of a television show and live events in the UK and doing what we do takes time. I would love for this to have happened quicker and sooner but we are where we are. We’re still in that process but we’re using those guys here and there and they are still doing their other bookings as well as working with us. As we move forward, I’m hoping something more definitive for them will be coming soon and we’ll certainly be letting everyone know. They are all very talent kids and a bunch of them are at the Performance Center now, training and constantly working with us as we try to improve them so that, when the opportunity comes, we are ready to go.”

As previously reported, WWE was originally planning to have the weekly show kick off earlier this year but plans got pushed back. The new timeline for the television show is early next year.

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While speaking with WWE.com, Chad Lail (the former Gunner) talked about his time at the WWE Performance Center and more. Here are some highlights from the interview:

Time at the Performance Center so far: “Honestly, WWE is where I wanted to be since day one. I had my tryout two years ago and finally got a chance to get down here and learn from all the coaches. We’ve got so much knowledge right here in this building, between Head Coach [Matt] Bloom, Coach Norman [Smiley], Coach [Robbie] Brookside, and all the people here. With me being a little bit older than some of the people here and having been in sports-entertainment for 15 years now, it’s a great opportunity to really learn the WWE way and be where I want to be. I’ve been a part of a lot of teams, playing sports in high school and obviously being in the Marine Corps, but there’s nothing I’ve ever been a part of like at the Performance Center.”

Military background: “I was in the United States Marine Corps from 2002 to 2006. It was probably the best decision I ever made in my life. I was a motor transport operator by job title, but a lot of the times what I would do overseas was called the “ring mount.” That’s the guy on the top of the truck operating any type of weapon that may be on top of the truck. I have a family history of being in the military. My dad was in the Army, uncles are Army and Navy, and there were only two other Marines in my family. I told myself that if I was going to go into the military, in my eyes, the Marines had the toughest training. It was definitely the toughest thing I ever went through in my life.”

Independent scene: “Once I got out of the Marine Corps in 2006, I started with a promotion called NWA: Anarchy. It used to be called NWA: Wildside, and that’s where guys like AJ Styles performed. That was definitely a big point in my career, as I started learning from and competing against better talent. I started traveling with the NWA. I held their national title for two years, and began traveling out of the country as well. From about 2006 through 2009, I was really busy with the NWA, and that’s around the time I met Terry Taylor. He helped me get my foot in the door with other promotions that helped me build a name. In 2015, I left another company and had kept in good contact with guys like Dash Wilder and Edge, and they put me in touch with William Regal. Mr. Regal got me a tryout in 2015, and I think he just wanted to get a look at me because he heard from Edge that, “Hey, you might want to take a look at this guy.” Edge helped me out.”

Long-term WWE goals: “I guess the child in me says WrestleMania. That’s my ultimate goal. During that two-year wait when I wasn’t with WWE, I had opportunities where people would come up and ask me, “WrestleMania’s in Orlando, do you wanna go?” I’m stubborn. I’d say, “Nah, man.” I always said I’d never go to WrestleMania unless I was part of WrestleMania, and I’ve stuck to that.”

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Dave Meltzer reported in the latest issue of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Ronda Rousey has been training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.

It now appears that WWE is working towards the Horsewoman vs. Horsewoman match for WrestleMania 34, giving her, Marina Sharif and Jessamyn Duke several months to train and get ready. This match was originally set to take place at Survivor Series but it was put off because her first match will be the one that garners the most publicity, and they felt it should be on the biggest show of the year.

If the match goes well, there is an increased change that Rousey will compete in a singles’ match sometime down the line.

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While speaking to TMZ, Paige’s boyfriend Alberto El Patron mentioned that she is just days away from her WWE return.

“It’s gonna happen pretty soon,” the former WWE Superstar said. “Probably days away from going back to WWE.”

El Patron said that she’s been in Orlando for the past six-weeks training at the WWE Performance Center and also mentioned that WWE told her to keep hush about her return.

You can listen to his remarks embedded in the video below:

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PWInsider reports that former Knockouts champion Madison Rayne was at the WWE Performance Center this week.

Apparently WWE has been interested in Rayne since she showed up to a WWE taping in Nashville, Tennessee back in July. Madison quietly left Impact Wrestling a few months ago around the time Anthem purchased the company.

Serena Deeb and Austin Aries are two other names who have been at the WWE Performance Center recently.

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Squared Circle Sirens reports that Ring of Honor talent Karen Q is taking part in a WWE tryout at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida this week.

Karen was a regular with ROH’s Women of Honor division and was trained by Johnny Rodz, Damien Adams, and Deonna Purrazzo, She has a 12 year background in gymnastics, a background in diving, and a background in volleyball as well.

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We noted earlier this week that Paige has been preparing for her in-ring return at the WWE Performance Center. Jim Ross commented on her return in a new blog entry on JrsBarBq.com and mentioned that Paige has too much talent to not be fully invested in WWE.

“Happy to see WWE’s Paige back in the Performance Center getting ready to make her return to the ring on the main roster,” JR said. “The talented, young Brit has too much talent to not be fully invested in the WWE, which can feature her skills better than any promotion on the planet. Plus, earn Paige the most cash.”

While no official return date has been announced for her return, Paige is expected to return to the SmackDown Live brand.

Who do you want to see Paige feud with upon her return? Sound off in the comment box below…

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Ryback is joined on today’s show by his co-host Pat Buck.

Buck sends his best wishes and prayers to Ric Flair as he continues to recover in the hospital right now. Ryback echoes that sentiment and says he sent a personal message to Charlotte a few days ago. He says that Flair was always very good to him during his time in WWE, and he’d always have productive criticism for Ryback in terms of his performance.

Ryback goes on to say that Flair just seems to be indestructible, so when the news broke that he was hospitalized with serious issues it came as a big surprise. He believes that Flair will recover and will come out on the other end of this even better than before.

Buck mentions that he shaved his beard last week, and he points out that every wrestler has facial hair. Ryback jokes that he should shave his beard too and grow his hair out instead. He says that maybe if he has long hair the fans won’t be able to chant ‘Goldberg’ at him in the future.

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