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#30Apr 2018, +SHOWTIME has announced that their "Bipolar Rock 'N Roller" documentary on #WWENXT announcer #MauroRanallo will premiere on Friday, #25May at 9pm EST during Mental Health Awareness Month. Mauro noted on Twitter that he's not sure about when the documentary will air in the UK. We know that some of the footage was filmed during WWE's #WrestleMania #WM34 Weekend in New Orleans earlier this month.
The trailer for the documentary and below is the official press release with a plug from WWE:
SHOWTIME® ANNOUNCES RAW AND REVEALING DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLING SPORTSCASTER MAURO RANALLO AND HIS LIFELONG BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER Premieres During Mental Health Awareness Month On Friday, May 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME
NEW YORK – April 30, 2018 – Prolific combat sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo and his lifelong battle with mental illness are the subject of a new documentary film from SHOWTIME Sports®. BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER – named for the moniker Ranallo gave himself as a broadcast personality and DJ in the early 90's – will premiere on SHOWTIME during Mental Health Awareness Month on Friday, May 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Ranallo has Bipolar Affective Disorder, a condition afflicting nearly five percent of the U.S. population according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org). As a national sportscaster for preeminent boxing, mixed martial arts and WWE events, Ranallo has long been an advocate for ending the stigma of mental illness. Now, for the first time, he exposes the true extent of his daily struggle. Through extensive behind-the-scenes video footage, candid personal interviews and detailed accounts from his loved ones and doctors, BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER takes an unflinching look at mental illness and its effects.
The film explores Ranallo's career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal portrait, Ranallo hopes that the film might inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition.
"I have always tried to do my part to bring awareness to mental health issues," said Ranallo. "Over the last several years, I allowed my best friend, Haris (Usanovic), to film me at my lowest points as well as at my highest. The idea is simply to show others who suffer that they are not alone and that, even when the outlook is bleak, you can overcome and achieve success. Mental illness is a life sentence—there is no cure—but it doesn't have to be a death sentence."
"Through BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER, Mauro Ranallo has chosen to share not only his life's dreams, but his nightmares as well," said Stephen Espinoza, President, Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks Inc. "Having reached the pinnacle of his profession, Mauro bravely turns his keen observational skills inward to examine his own life-long battle. The result is a raw, poignant and ultimately inspirational film that personifies Mauro's courage and selflessness."
Ranallo is a popular fixture on today's combat sports scenes. In a career that has spanned more than 30 years, he has called everything from "All-Star Wrestling," a Canadian professional wrestling outfit, to historic MMA events for PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS out of Japan, to WWE SmackDown Live on USA Network, to many of the biggest boxing events in the world for SHOWTIME Sports. Ranallo was the first broadcaster to call play-by-play on boxing, kickboxing, MMA and professional wrestling events on national television.
Today, Ranallo is the voice of three prominent nationally televised series: SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, WWE's weekly show NXT on WWE Network, and BELLATOR MMA on Paramount Network. Perhaps best known for his dramatic, excitable style, Ranallo is a student of the English language. He has already made a lasting mark on the industry having called the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history: Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (May 2015, international telecast); and Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor (Aug. 2017, SHOWTIME PPV®).
BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER is produced by Brian Dailey, the network's Vice President, Sports Digital Content and Strategy, and MALKA MEDIA GROUP. Directed by first-time filmmaker Haris Usanovic, the film is executive produced by Stephen Espinoza and SHOWTIME Sports.
The trailer for the documentary and below is the official press release with a plug from WWE:
SHOWTIME® ANNOUNCES RAW AND REVEALING DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLING SPORTSCASTER MAURO RANALLO AND HIS LIFELONG BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER Premieres During Mental Health Awareness Month On Friday, May 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME
NEW YORK – April 30, 2018 – Prolific combat sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo and his lifelong battle with mental illness are the subject of a new documentary film from SHOWTIME Sports®. BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER – named for the moniker Ranallo gave himself as a broadcast personality and DJ in the early 90's – will premiere on SHOWTIME during Mental Health Awareness Month on Friday, May 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Ranallo has Bipolar Affective Disorder, a condition afflicting nearly five percent of the U.S. population according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org). As a national sportscaster for preeminent boxing, mixed martial arts and WWE events, Ranallo has long been an advocate for ending the stigma of mental illness. Now, for the first time, he exposes the true extent of his daily struggle. Through extensive behind-the-scenes video footage, candid personal interviews and detailed accounts from his loved ones and doctors, BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER takes an unflinching look at mental illness and its effects.
The film explores Ranallo's career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal portrait, Ranallo hopes that the film might inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition.
"I have always tried to do my part to bring awareness to mental health issues," said Ranallo. "Over the last several years, I allowed my best friend, Haris (Usanovic), to film me at my lowest points as well as at my highest. The idea is simply to show others who suffer that they are not alone and that, even when the outlook is bleak, you can overcome and achieve success. Mental illness is a life sentence—there is no cure—but it doesn't have to be a death sentence."
"Through BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER, Mauro Ranallo has chosen to share not only his life's dreams, but his nightmares as well," said Stephen Espinoza, President, Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks Inc. "Having reached the pinnacle of his profession, Mauro bravely turns his keen observational skills inward to examine his own life-long battle. The result is a raw, poignant and ultimately inspirational film that personifies Mauro's courage and selflessness."
Ranallo is a popular fixture on today's combat sports scenes. In a career that has spanned more than 30 years, he has called everything from "All-Star Wrestling," a Canadian professional wrestling outfit, to historic MMA events for PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS out of Japan, to WWE SmackDown Live on USA Network, to many of the biggest boxing events in the world for SHOWTIME Sports. Ranallo was the first broadcaster to call play-by-play on boxing, kickboxing, MMA and professional wrestling events on national television.
Today, Ranallo is the voice of three prominent nationally televised series: SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®, WWE's weekly show NXT on WWE Network, and BELLATOR MMA on Paramount Network. Perhaps best known for his dramatic, excitable style, Ranallo is a student of the English language. He has already made a lasting mark on the industry having called the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history: Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (May 2015, international telecast); and Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor (Aug. 2017, SHOWTIME PPV®).
BIPOLAR ROCK 'N ROLLER is produced by Brian Dailey, the network's Vice President, Sports Digital Content and Strategy, and MALKA MEDIA GROUP. Directed by first-time filmmaker Haris Usanovic, the film is executive produced by Stephen Espinoza and SHOWTIME Sports.
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#27Apr 2018, #MattHardy & #BrayWyatt defeated #TheBar to capture the vacant #RAW Tag Team Titles at today's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble #WWEGRR event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The titles had been vacant since being relinquished by #Nicholas & #BraunStrowman following their #WrestleMania #WM34 win over The Bar. This is Matt's 9th tag team title run and Wyatt's 2nd but their first reign together.
The titles had been vacant since being relinquished by #Nicholas & #BraunStrowman following their #WrestleMania #WM34 win over The Bar. This is Matt's 9th tag team title run and Wyatt's 2nd but their first reign together.
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#8Apr 2018, WWE #WrestleMania #WM34's electric show open
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#26Apr 2018, #StephanieMcMahon tweeted the following and revealed hundreds of messages of support being sent to pediatric cancer patients across the country. The messages were written by WWE fans at #WrestleMania #WM34 Axxess in New Orleans earlier this month.
"At @WrestleMania #Axxess the @WWEUniverse wrote Get Well Soon messages to #pediatriccancer patients. These cards will be sent to hospitals all over the U.S. & put smiles on kid’s faces who need it most. Thank you for making a difference! I’m so grateful for each & every one of U!"
"At @WrestleMania #Axxess the @WWEUniverse wrote Get Well Soon messages to #pediatriccancer patients. These cards will be sent to hospitals all over the U.S. & put smiles on kid’s faces who need it most. Thank you for making a difference! I’m so grateful for each & every one of U!"
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#15Apr 2018, WWE posted a behind the scenes at #WrestleMania #WM34 video and at the 2:45 mark they had footage of #RondaRousey tearing up over #ShinsukeNakamura's practice entrance. A fan sent a gif of it to Rousey and she responded:
@thenextblgthing: "Love this. @RondaRousey getting emotional watching @ShinsukeN and @hurricanenita practicing their WrestleMania entrance."
"Try walking into the Mercedes Benz Superdome the first time to a sight like that and not tear upRonda Rousey added,"
@thenextblgthing: "Love this. @RondaRousey getting emotional watching @ShinsukeN and @hurricanenita practicing their WrestleMania entrance."
"Try walking into the Mercedes Benz Superdome the first time to a sight like that and not tear upRonda Rousey added,"
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According to WDNcom, the #WrestleMania #WM34 DVD will not include the WWE Hall of Fame #WWEHOF this year due to time restraints. This year's Hall of Fame went nearly four and a half hours long. Instead, the DVD will have the #RAW after WrestleMania on it. The Hall of Fame has been included on every WrestleMania DVD since 2005. It should also be noted all three WrestleMania Kickoff matches will be on the DVD, last year they were not.
#WWEKOF_BlastFromThePast ft. #WWEKOF_WWEHOF
#6Apr 2018, The 2018 WWE Hall of Fame #WWEHOF induction ceremony took place from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Below is the line-up of inductees:
• Bill #Goldberg, inducted by #PaulHeyman
• #MarkHenry, inducted by #TheBigShow
• #JeffJarrett, inducted by #RoadDog #BGJames
• #TheDudleyBoyz, inducted by #Christian & WWE Hall of Famer #Edge
• #Ivory, inducted by #MollyHolly
• #HillbillyJim, inducted by WWE Hall of Famer #JimmyHart
• #KidRock goes into the Celebrity Wing, inducted by #TripleH
• #JarriusRobertson "JJ" received the Warrior Award, presented by #DanaWarrior
• Legacy Wing inductees: Lord #AlfredHayes, #StanStasiak, #BorisMalenko, #DaraSingh, #ElSanto, #CoraCombs, #JimLondos, #RufusRJones, #SputnikMonroe
#6Apr 2018, The 2018 WWE Hall of Fame #WWEHOF induction ceremony took place from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Below is the line-up of inductees:
• Bill #Goldberg, inducted by #PaulHeyman
• #MarkHenry, inducted by #TheBigShow
• #JeffJarrett, inducted by #RoadDog #BGJames
• #TheDudleyBoyz, inducted by #Christian & WWE Hall of Famer #Edge
• #Ivory, inducted by #MollyHolly
• #HillbillyJim, inducted by WWE Hall of Famer #JimmyHart
• #KidRock goes into the Celebrity Wing, inducted by #TripleH
• #JarriusRobertson "JJ" received the Warrior Award, presented by #DanaWarrior
• Legacy Wing inductees: Lord #AlfredHayes, #StanStasiak, #BorisMalenko, #DaraSingh, #ElSanto, #CoraCombs, #JimLondos, #RufusRJones, #SputnikMonroe
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WWE: Wrestlemania 34 did not live up to the Hype #WM34 #WWE #Srowman #Lesnar #Reigns #Flair #Auska #Bryant #McMahon #Rousey
For wrestling fans, WrestleMania is the Super Bowl. This is the largest pay per view that the WWE has every year. The most fans and most viewed. The matches that are held at WrestleMania are hyped for many months. Most of the superstars wait for their…
For wrestling fans, WrestleMania is the Super Bowl. This is the largest pay per view that the WWE has every year. The most fans and most viewed. The matches that are held at WrestleMania are hyped for many months. Most of the superstars wait for their…
WWE: Wrestlemania 34 did not live up to the Hype
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#23Apr 2018, Tonight's WWE #RAW will take place from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis with the final build for Friday's Greatest #RoyalRumble event in Saudi Arabia. Confirmed for tonight's show is an appearance by WWE Universal Champion #BrockLesnar, his first appearance since #WrestleMania #WM34. No matches have been announced for tonight.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight:
• The Conqueror cometh
• Superstar Shake-up aftermath
• Will #StephanieMcMahon continue to overrule #KurtAngle's decisions?
• Could we soon have "Woken" Raw Tag Team Champions?
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight:
• The Conqueror cometh
• Superstar Shake-up aftermath
• Will #StephanieMcMahon continue to overrule #KurtAngle's decisions?
• Could we soon have "Woken" Raw Tag Team Champions?
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