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WWE Total Divas Season 6, Episode 2 Recap: Big Flippin’ Deal

November 23, 2016 Scott Fishman

This week on Total Divas sees Trinity in shock shortly after hearing about the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The news hits close to the heart considering Orlando is her hometown. Trinity and her uncle used to hang out at the popular spot often. It’s an emotional moment when Trinity goes to visit the memorial and pay her respects. She is overwhelmed with sadness seeing familiar faces and realizing so many lives were lost over a senseless act of hate. This inspired her to host a vigil in the community to bring people together. It’s probably one of the most real moments […]

WWE Total Divas Season 6 Premiere Recap: Total Superstars

November 17, 2016 Scott Fishman

It is WrestleMania time as Total Divas returns for Season 6 with some new faces entering the mix. The biggest show of the year for WWE means different things for each of the ladies. For Brie Bella, it’s what she believes is her last match. Emotions are running high for the veteran performer with husband Daniel Bryan at home not long after having to retire and twin sister Nikki rehabbing a neck injury. If that weren’t enough, Brie also has to deal with Maryse, one of the additions to the reality show. Maryse hasn’t talked to Brie and Nikki in three-and-a-half […]

Paul “Triple H” Levesque breaks down the WWE NXT TakeOver Toronto Card

November 16, 2016 Scott Fishman

NXT has a unique identity as a developmental system that grooms WWE superstars for Raw and SmackDown while growing as an ever-evolving brand at the same time. This environment brings a unique set of challenges, especially when many of the top names received the call-up all at once after the main roster draft not long ago. New faces have been given the opportunity to fill in these spots. A great showcase of that is NXT TakeOver Toronto airing Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8/7CT on WWE Network. Paul “Triple H” Levesque, executive vice president of talent, creative and live events, is […]

WWE’s Lana: Ready to Show the Woman She Really is on Total Divas

November 14, 2016 Scott Fishman

The WWE Universe knows Lana as the commanding beauty standing alongside the beast known as Rusev. These same fans are in for an eye-opening experience as the “Ravishing Russian” sheds the trademark accent and opens her life up for the world to see on Total Divas. Lana, real name C.J. Perry, joins the cast of the reality series when it premieres Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 8/7CT on E!. Plans for her to be on the show can be traced as far back as Season 2. At that point Lana remembers having only been in developmental for around six months. Even though […]

WWE broadcaster Renee Young talks Total Divas, Dean Ambrose and opening up her life to viewers

November 10, 2016 Scott Fishman

The women of WWE have been kicking down doors and breaking through barriers not only in the ring, but at the broadcast table. as well. The success of Renee Young success has changed perceptions and made her a popular fixture on the franchise’s shows. Viewers will get a closer look at the popular announcer’s life when she joins the cast of Total Divas, premiering Wednesday, November 16 at 8/7CT on E!. Young has made appearances in episodes of the WWE reality show over the years before transitioning to series regular. “The Bella Twins, Nicole and Brie, have been so great […]

WWE Champion AJ Styles on His Phenomenal Year

October 21, 2016 Scott Fishman

AJ Styles is like that actor who honed his craft, finally landed a dream role after almost two decades and won an Academy Award for his efforts. In WWE, the Oscar equivalent is the WWE World championship, which the 39-year-old acquired in less than a year while working for the company. It’s been a phenomenal 2016 for the SmackDown Live performer. “Who would have thought within a couple of months of being in WWE that I would be wrestling in the main event for the WWE World Championship and be the WWE World Champion,” Styles said during a media call to promote the […]

Bayley talks “WWE 2K17” and seeing dreams come true on Monday Night Raw

October 12, 2016 Scott Fishman

There was a time when WWE star Bayley was your everyday fan playing WWE video games with her brother. Fast-forward years later and she is now an actual superstar who is among the 135 playable characters in the recently released “WWE 2K17.” It’s a surreal experience for the 27-year-old. “I played all the WWE games as a kid,” she said. “I made my dad buy me all the “SmackDown vs. Raw” ones. One of the first games I played was “WCW Thunder.” So I would play as [Bill] Goldberg and Macho Man. Now Goldberg is in there again and Macho […]

Natalya talks WWE ‘More than Pink’ Breast Cancer Initiative, SmackDown Live and Total Divas

October 6, 2016 Scott Fishman

Pink is more than a color for WWE superstar Natalya. To her, it represents empowerment and family. The same could be said for those impacted by breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and WWE is continuing its partnership with Susan G. Komen for the fifth year in a row. Natalya is proud to actively champion this initiative, which encourages fans to take action in the fight against breast cancer through Komen’s More than Pink movement. The cause hits close to home for the third-generation performer, as her grandmother passed away from breast cancer at the age of 65. “I wish […]

Sheamus on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and finding new life in WWE

September 19, 2016 Scott Fishman

It takes more than the luck of the Irish to maintain success in WWE. Sheamus’ longevity is proof of that. Hollywood has even taken note of the multi-time heavyweight champion’s unique look and presence. I mean, it’s not every day you run into a 6-foot-4, 267-pound athlete with piercings, a true Irishman’s (his real name: Stephen Farrelly) red hair and pale complexion, and endearing personality. The Celtic Warrior brings all these attributes to his major motion picture debut in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows as Rocksteady. “It was a big deal for me. It was a huge deal […]

NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura on captivating the WWE Universe

September 12, 2016 Scott Fishman

No matter what country or language spoken, pro wrestling is proven to be a universal form of entertainment. A recent example of that is the immediate popularity of NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura. The unique Japanese WWE superstar brings a unique mix of showmanship and in-ring ability that has resonated with fans. It also doesn’t hurt the “King of Strong Style” walks to the ring with one of the best entrance themes in recent memory. Despite being a relatively recent addition to WWE, the 36-year-old achieved legendary status over the course of 14 years in New Japan Pro Wrestling. The veteran won […]