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Actor Verne Troyer passes away WWE is saddened to learn that Verne Troyer has passed away at age 49. Best-known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films and Griphook in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,” the actor also served as a guest General Manager on Monday Night Raw in November 2009. After engaging The Miz in a war of words, Troyer put the reluctant A-Lister into a match against future WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry. WWE extends its condolences to Troyer's family, friends and fans.

The Rock calls Ricochet a “future champ” and the leader of a new era To be called a future champion by a WWE Legend is an exciting endorsement for any Superstar, but to receive such praise from The People’s Champ is nothing short of electrifying. That’s exactly what happened to Ricochet Thursday night after a tweet about NXT’s One and Only caught The Rock’s attention. The Great One’s hat tip was precipitated by an observation from USA Today entertainment writer Brian Truitt. While taking in an NXT Live Event in Washington, D.C., Truitt couldn’t help but notice a similarity between one of Ricochet’s high-flying moves and one of The Rock’s signature moves: That Ricochet considers The Rock a source of inspiration might not come as a surprise seeing as how Ricochet often cites The Great One as one of his biggest influences (including in a WWE.com interview this week). Yet, The Rock didn’t hesitate to share his own thoughts on the black-and-ye...

WWE News: Ricochet talks his career goals, wrestlers who motivated him and more 'The Future of Flight' recently sat down for a candid interview with WWE. NXT superstar Ricochet What’s the story? WWE NXT’s newest signee Ricochet recently sat down for a candid interview with Byron Saxton for WWE.com and during the conversation, the 29-year-old opened up about his career goals, the motivators behind his innovative style, and more. In case you didn’t know… At the age of 29, Trevor “Ricochet” Mann has already established himself as one of the best in-ring competitors of all time and having previously competed for promotions such as Lucha Underground, NJPW, PWG, Evolve Wrestling and more; Ricochet is truly one of the most exciting wrestlers to watch whenever he takes the ring. Earlier this year, Ricochet made his much-awaited WWE debut when he finally signed a deal with the company’s developmental brand, NXT. The Paducah native also competed in the first-ever N...

WWE News: Chris Jericho comments on being removed from the Casket Match at Greatest Royal Rumble The 'Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla' gives his thoughts on the situation. Jericho returns to WWE at the Greatest Royal Rumble What's the story? While speaking to CBS Sport on their 'In this Sport' podcast, WWE Superstar Chris Jericho spoke about a host of things, including being removed from the Casket Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble. In case you didn’t know… The Greatest Royal Rumble event is set to take place next Friday at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In addition to the 50-man Royal Rumble match, the event boasts many marquee matches including a Casket Match between The Undertaker and Rusev. After the match was first announced, just a day or so later, WWE announced that Rusev would be replaced by Chris Jericho in the Casket Match. In a surprising turn of events, a few more days later, the company announced that Rusev was back in the match once again. ...

WWE news: Brock Lesnar may lose the title to THIS megastar instead of Roman Reigns BROCK LESNAR may lose the Universal Championship to Braun Strowman. Roman Reigns battles with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 34 Play Mute 0:00 / 0:00 Loaded : 0% Progress : 0% Fullscreen Facebook Twitter Share Lesnar faces Roman Reigns in a Steel Cage Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia on April 27. According to  Give Me Sport , the  Wrestling Observer Newsletter  claim that the plan is to crown Reigns the champion at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in front of a more receptive crowd in Jeddah. But there is a chance WWE will postpone The Big Dog’s coronation and have Strowman dethrone Lesnar instead. Strowman and The Beast have had some epic battles at No Mercy last year and the Royal Rumble three months ago. WWE Admin Brock Lesnar retained the Universal Championship at WrestleMani...

WWE Diva Nikki Bella’s twin sister Brie ‘wants to KILL John Cena’ following split BRIE Bellla has said her twin Nikki was “sacrificing” too much to be with WWE superstar John Cena. WWE: The Bella twins detail how they'd beat Ronday Rousey Play Mute 0:12 / 0:26 Loaded : 0% Progress : 0%   Fullscreen Facebook Twitter Share   “No one should be allowed to hurt her sister like this” Brie Bella source The Diva, 34, admitted she was both sad and relieved that Nikki called off her engagement to the WWE icon, just three weeks before their wedding.  It is believed Brie thought Nikki was giving up the chance to have a family in order to be with the former WWE Champion.  A source close to Brie said: “On one level, Brie wants to kill him, sure.  “No one should be allowed to hurt her sister like this. But honestly, on another level, there’s relief. INSTAGRAM/ BRIE BELLA TWINS: Brie Bella is s...