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Brock and Roman face off, Rousey continues to steal the show
Ronda Rousey came to the defense of Natalya and that -- along with Paul Heyman's strong comments about Brock Lesnar's upcoming bout with Roman Reigns -- led the night.
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Ronda takes down Mickie in a flash
After Mickie James dropkicks Ronda Rousey to the floor, Rousey storms the ring and quickly make James tap with a submission.
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WWE
New Undertaker graphic novel set to dig deeper into career of one of WWE's biggest icons
Boom! Studios looks to tell a deeper story about the nearly 30-year career of one of the most iconic characters in WWE history: The Undertaker.
BOOM! Studios / Oliver Barrett
WWE
ESPN WWE Power Rankings: Bryan and Rousey debut, Styles stays at No. 1
AJ Styles held on to his No. 1 spot in the latest ESPN WWE Power Rankings, and with their performances over the last few weeks both Daniel Bryan and Ronda Rousey broke through to make their first appearances on the list -- and they cracked the top four.
WWE
A look ahead to WrestleMania 35
With WrestleMania 34 and the Superstar Shakeup now in the rearview mirror, the WWE on ESPN staff projects which matches will highlight the show when the WWE returns to MetLife Stadium on April 7, 2019.
What's next for NXT?
After the Superstar Shakeup, what is the state of NXT?
The Superstar Shakeup resulted in the transition of some of NXT's top talent to Raw and SmackDown, but Triple H is optimistic about what's ahead for the brand and the performers are ready to take the next step.
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Cheap Heat
Bruno Sammartino and a WrestleMania rewind
The boys say farewell to an all-time great and look back on a crazy two weeks in WWE including the Wrestlemania recap.
Bruno Sammartino
The defining legacy of Bruno Sammartino
Beyond his 4,000-plus days as world champion in the WWE, Bruno Sammartino's history and convictions made him a believable hero who fans connected to in a deep and meaningful way. His legacy is one of the cornerstones upon which the modern WWE is built.
Sammartino, WWE Hall of Famer, dies at 82
WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino, who held the championship belt for nearly eight consecutive years from 1963 to 1971, has died at age 82.
NXT
SmackDown Live
Superstar Shakeup provides SmackDown with a bright future
After holding onto top stars like AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura and Charlotte Flair on night one of the Superstar Shakeup, SmackDown picked up Asuka, Samoa Joe, The Bar, Jeff Hardy, Big Cass and NXT standouts Andrade "Cien" Almas and SAnitY, among others.
WWE
Rousey thwarts Deville's attack
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205 Live
Monday Night Raw
Jeff Hardy becomes a grand slam champion while Miz, Owens and more change brands
The first night of the Superstar Shakeup offered a glimpse of potential rivalries which could be in store for each brand, but upon initial review, SmackDown seems to be the big winner from this year's effort.
Monday Night Raw
Your final addition to the Raw roster on the evening - Bobby Roode.
Just over a week after Seth Rollins became a Grand Slam champion at WrestleMania 34, Jeff Hardy defeated Jinder Mahal to become United States champion and join the WWE's Grand Slam club in his own right.
WWE
The unlikely story of 'Crazy Like a Fox,' the biography of Brian Pillman
Brian Pillman's story in the world of professional wrestling is one that hasn't been told in full for a number of reasons -- from the anarchic nature of his "Loose Cannon" gimmick to his tragic death at the age of 35 -- until now.
WWE
Breaking down the best options for the WWE's Superstar Shakeup
With the WWE's Superstar Shakeup set for Monday and Tuesday, Matt Wilansky and Tim Fiorvanti break down the best picks to go between Raw and SmackDown, and who should stay.
WWE
The origins of 'The Goon', the WWE's short-lived hockey-inspired wrestler
As the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs get rolling, Greg Wyshinski looks back at the short-lived, hockey-inspired WWE character 'The Goon', with former executive Bruce Prichard and Bill Irwin, the man who donned the sweater with 'GOON' emblazoned on the back.
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WWE
Carmella cashes in to become champion, Styles-Bryan main events SmackDown
SmackDown stepped up to the plate to close out WrestleMania week, as Carmella cashed in Money in the Bank and became SmackDown women's champion thanks to an iconic duo, and Daniel Bryan main evented against AJ Styles until Shinsuke Nakamura got involved.
MMA
CM Punk to make second UFC appearance
Former WWE star CM Punk will make his second UFC appearance on June 9 in Chicago.
NXT recap
WWE
How 'Andre the Giant' doc came to be: A Q&A with producer Bill Simmons
The legend of Andre the Giant is one that reaches far beyond the reaches of professional wrestling, and on Tuesday night a new documentary from HBO chronicles his life in never-before-seen detail. Producer Bill Simmons explains how it all came to be.
205 Live
Raw after WrestleMania
Raw after WrestleMania falls a bit short, but still had plenty to offer
The post-WrestleMania Raw didn't quite live up to the reputation of its predecessors, but still delivered a multitude of debuts, a heartbreaking moment for Paige and a few key indicators for what lies ahead for Monday Night Raw.
Rousey puts submission hold on Stephanie
The night after WrestleMania, Ronda Rousey appears to make amends with Stephanie McMahon, but instead Ronda puts her in a submission hold.
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WWE
Lesnar re-inks with WWE; UFC future in air
WWE announced Monday that Brock Lesnar has re-signed with the company and will defend his Universal championship against Roman Reigns on April 27. It is unclear how the new deal will affect his future with the UFC.
Monday Night Raw
The WWE crowd in New Orleans was fiercely behind Ronda Rousey Monday night, and she paid off that support by locking Stephanie McMahon in an armbar for the second time in as many nights.
Stephanie McMahon opens up Monday Night Raw. The crowd greets her with "You tapped out" chants.
WWE
Ten burning questions the WWE has to address after WrestleMania 34
The WWE faces a lot of challenges in setting up the future on Monday Night Raw and SmackDown after WrestleMania 34. We tackle 10 of the most burning questions that will come to define the rest of 2018 (and beyond) in the world of WWE.
WrestleMania
Rousey happy to have lost last two UFC fights because it brought her to WWE
After blowing away expectations in her first ever WWE match at WrestleMania 34 Sunday, Ronda Rousey feels like everything that happened to her, including her two UFC losses, led her to this moment in her life and the WWE -- and that it was all worth it.
WrestleMania 34 recap - Ronda shines in debut, Charlotte ends Asuka's streak, new champs galore
Ronda Rousey shined in her WrestleMania debut, Daniel Bryan brought back the YES movement and a number of titles changed hands at WrestleMania 34.
Rousey makes strong WWE debut at WrestleMania 34
Ronda Rousey entered the ring for the first match of her career Sunday night at WrestleMania 34 in front of a sold out crowd in New Orleans amid chants of her name to start the match.
Ronda wins
Rousey victorious at WrestleMania
In her WWE in-ring debut, Ronda Rousey lands a fury of punches to both Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Rousey, alongside Kurt Angle, would go on to win the match.
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Moments after Ronda Rousey won her debut WWE match, she enjoyed the moment with long-time friend and fellow WWE superstar Shayna Baszler. Baszler had a big moment of her own Saturday night, when she won the NXT women's championship.
WrestleMania 34
Young fan wins tag titles with Strowman
Before challenging The Bar at WrestleMania for the Raw tag team titles, Braun Strowman chooses a young fan named Nicholas to be his partner, and the duo would win.
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WrestleMania 34 kickoff recap - Matt Hardy and Naomi wins Battle Royals, Alexander wins cruiserweight gold
The WWE kicked off the WrestleMania festivities with the two battle royals and the Cruiserweight championship match
Jeff Jarrett's 2018 WWE Hall of Fame weekend
Follow along as Arash Markazi documents Jeff Jarrett's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame throughout the night on Friday and throughout the weekend.
WrestleMania
Charlotte Flair defeats Asuka via submission, ending Asuka's undefeated streak after 155 matches and over 900 days without her having been pinned or submitted. Incredible, historic performance by both women.
Winner and NEW Intercontinental champion, Seth Rollins. With that win, Rollins is now a WWE Grand Slam champion. One heck of an opener from all three men. Great tone-setter.
AJ vs. Nakamura
Anatomy of a rivalry: The full story of AJ Styles versus Shinsuke Nakamura
AJ Styles versus Shinsuke Nakamura is a rivalry that began well before Nakamura won Royal Rumble and Styles won his second WWE title. It began before they signed with WWE. They each share their thoughts and memories of everything that got them here.
ESPN
Ronda Rousey
Not sure if even Ronda Rousey is allowed to call him Mr H....
Ronda Rousey made a detour from the official red carpet to take selfies with fans at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. A WWE staffer came over and asked her assistant, "She's just here without security?" Her husband Travis Browne, a 6-7 MMA fighter, was close by though. "I'm here to make sure everyone behaves."
Ronda Rousey focusing on present, moving on from past
Ronda Rousey was the UFC's first women's champion and MMA's most dominant fighter. But that was in the past, and she's not interested in that anymore. Rousey is in the WWE now, doing what is making her happy.
The Undertaker
The moments that made The Undertaker at WrestleMania
With hopes of The Undertaker's return for a 26th WrestleMania match, we take a look back at the moments that helped make The Undertaker's WrestleMania legacy so special.
WrestleMania is The Undertaker's yard
Taking a look back at The Undertaker's best WrestleMania moments.
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John Cena: 'It's not a WrestleMania without The Undertaker'
John Cena appreciates of all his opportunities and success throughout his WWE career, but he also wants one more WrestleMania match that will keep the fans talking. One with The Undertaker.
TakeOver
New Orleans
Adam Cole wins ladder match, Baszler defeats Ember and Roddy turns and joins Undisputed Era
Adam Cole and Shayna Baszler stole the show and won the titles early at the NXT TakeOver ahead of WrestleMania.
Let me just take a minute to appreciate all of the insanity of the NXT North American championship ladder match. There were so many insane spots, but this was one of the best - Velveteen Dream's flying elbow from a 20-foot ladder.
It's Adam Cole's time, Bay Bay
Adam Cole has thrived since his debut with NXT and on the night before WrestleMania, with the world watching, a man known for creating truly memorable moments gets another chance to steal the show.
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WrestleMania 34
The Ultimate WrestleMania 34 Cheat Sheet
WrestleMania 34 promises to be a seven-hour behemoth of a show, and it can be hard to keep track of every storyline and why they matter. That's why we're here: to break down all 13 (or 14) matches that you'll see Sunday night in New Orleans.
The lapsed fan's guide to WrestleMania 34
Have no idea what's going on in the WWE but still planning on watching WrestleMania anyway? Perfect. This guide is for you.
WrestleMania 34 by the numbers
The WrestleMania 34 card is bursting at the seams with great matches, but three matchups in particular stand out for just how much history they carry with them. ESPN Stats & Info's Joey Koontz breaks down some numbers that show why each is so special.
Triple H
Triple H reacts to Daniel Bryan's return to the ring and his long road to getting cleared
Despite their on-screen animosities of the past, Triple H is happy for Daniel Bryan's return and happier for Bryan Danielson, the man. He reflects on the long road to Bryan getting cleared, previous fears of Bryan leaving and their WrestleMania XXX match.
Three MAJ Guests This Week On Cheap Heat
Peter welcomes three big guests on this week's Cheap Heat -- including Triple H and Stephanie McMahon -- as we get closer and closer to WrestleMania 34. He also discloses more "Heat And Greet" details with SGG.
WWE
Jeff Jarrett's 2018 WWE Hall of Fame weekend
Follow along as Arash Markazi documents Jeff Jarrett's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame throughout the night on Friday and throughout the weekend.
WWE
WWE
AJ Styles on what fans can expect from his WWE championship match against Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania 34.
Mustafa Ali
Mustafa Ali's journey from police officer to performing at WrestleMania 34
Mustafa Ali split his time between working as a police officer and wrestling while waiting for his big break, and on the eve of his first WrestleMania match, Ali, a Muslim American, hopes to challenge preconceived notions of what a 'good guy' looks like.
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WWE
Paul Heyman on Brock Lesnar's (and his own) future in the WWE and UFC.
Paul Heyman on what being a part of the WrestleMania main event means to him — and how he gets to be "Bill Belichick" with a "Tom Brady" who doesn't do media.
Paul Heyman and Peter Rosenberg on the pro wrestling nature of the Conor McGregor situation.
WWE
The Undefeated
WWE's The New Day on WrestleMania 34, how they miss berating little kids and their possible breakup
The all-black trio will compete in the tag team during the event's main telecast for the first time
On Scene
New Orleans
For those wondering about the status of Mark Henry's salmon jacket...
One of the first matches of the weekend at WrestleMania AXXESS saw WWN champion Keith Lee take on Kassius Ohno. Lee got the win in a match that was well-received by a crowd that grew throughout the match.
WWE
Matt Riddle: 'The independents is my WrestleMania'
Matt Riddle is a standout in the world of independent pro wrestling, and while he won't be performing at WrestleMania this year like he dreamed as a child, he has three days packed to capacity facing some of the best wrestlers in the world in New Orleans.
WWE
Cena: 'If you had one wish what would you do?'
John Cena discusses his passion for the Make-A-Wish Foundation after having granted over 500 wishes.
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WrestleMania
Setting the tone: Opening matches at WrestleMania that changed the game
Competing in the main event of WrestleMania represents the pinnacle of any performer's career, but over three decades, many of those put in position to open up WWE's biggest pay-per-view event of the year have made that a special spot in its own right.
WWE
'Luscious' Johnny Valiant killed crossing street
Former professional wrestling champion "Luscious" Johnny Valiant has died after being struck crossing a street in a Pittsburgh suburb.
205 Live
Mustafa Ali's journey from police officer to performing at WrestleMania 34
Mustafa Ali split his time between working as a police officer and wrestling while waiting for his big break, and on the eve of his first WrestleMania match, Ali, a Muslim American, hopes to challenge preconceived notions of what a 'good guy' looks like.
Cruiserweight title takes back seat as Murphy, Kalisto thrill in 205 Live main event
Aside from final remarks and a highlight reel, Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali took a back seat in the lead-up to their WrestleMania match on Tuesday's edition of 205 Live, allowing Buddy Murphy and Kalisto to take advantage of a main event opportunity.
WWE
Seth and Finn shine, Ronda goes through a table and Cena still without a WrestleMania opponent
Ronda Rousey went through a table, Roman Reigns got F-5'd onto the Universal title and Seth Rollins and Finn Balor tore the house down on Monday Night Raw -- but six days out from WrestleMania, John Cena's challenge to The Undertaker remained unanswered.
Stephanie puts Ronda through a table
Things get heated between Ronda Rousey, Kurt Angle, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon ahead of their mixed tag match at WrestleMania 34, and Rousey is slammed through a table by McMahon.
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A family legacy, a brand and preparations on the mind of Stephanie McMahon
Amidst having to prepare for just her second WWE match in the last 14 years -- a high-profile WrestleMania performance against the debuting Ronda Rousey -- Stephanie McMahon also faces an intensely busy schedule and the expectations of being a McMahon.
WWE on ESPN resources
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WWE profiles
Profile pages for every active member of the WWE roster
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WWE championship history
Trace the lineage and history of every active title in the WWE
- ESPN SportsCenter
Off the Top Rope archive
ESPN's Jonathan Coachman goes 1-on-1 with the WWE's biggest superstars
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Title watch
All of the current champions in WWE and the most significant contenders for each title.
