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#30Apr 2018, WWE Hall of Famer #JerryLawler recently indicated on his "Dinner with The King" podcast that WWE might be paying their female Superstars for last Friday's #WWEGRR Greatest Royal Rumble #27Apr event, even though they were unable to appear due to the culture in Saudi Arabia. PWInsider has confirmed that the female Superstars are being paid as if they would have been on the show. WWE reportedly received major money from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for what was the first event under a 10-year deal between the two sides.
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#30Apr 2018, WWE Ambassador #DanaWarrior has announced a new #TotalWarriors podcast that will premiere this #4May Friday, at 8pm EST on UltimateWarrior.com. She talks about the new project in this promo:
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#30Apr 2018, Hiroki Sumi was a surprise entrant in last Friday's 50-man #RoyalRumble match at The Greatest Royal Rumble #WWEGRR #27Apr event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Sumi is a former sumo wrestler who wrestled as Hishofuji during his twelve-year career. Sumi entered the ring at #7 and had a staredown with Mark Henry, before quickly being eliminated.
Dave Meltzer noted on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that the prince who wanted to bring the event to Saudi Arabia was having a conversation with #VinceMcMahon. Apparently the prince was talking about wrestlers that he'd like to have on the show, and some of the key ones that he mentioned were #TheUndertaker, The #UltimateWarrior and #Yokozuna, not realizing that Warrior and Yokozuna had passed away years ago.
Meltzer said that while it's not confirmed, the word going around is that Sumi was added to the match was because McMahon wanted someone that looked like Yokozuna.
Dave Meltzer noted on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that the prince who wanted to bring the event to Saudi Arabia was having a conversation with #VinceMcMahon. Apparently the prince was talking about wrestlers that he'd like to have on the show, and some of the key ones that he mentioned were #TheUndertaker, The #UltimateWarrior and #Yokozuna, not realizing that Warrior and Yokozuna had passed away years ago.
Meltzer said that while it's not confirmed, the word going around is that Sumi was added to the match was because McMahon wanted someone that looked like Yokozuna.
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#30Apr 2018, Tonight's WWE #RAW will take place from the Bell Centre in Montreal with the fallout from WWE's Greatest Royal Rumble #WWEGRR event and the final hype for #WWEBacklash. No matches have been announced for tonight but Ronda Rousey is scheduled to appear. #JohnCena and WWE Universal Champion #BrockLesnar are not scheduled.
WWE will focus on the below points:
• Monster Among 49 Men makes history
• Brock Lesnar bests #RomanReigns in controversial Steel Cage Match
• The Era of Wokenness begins
• Who will dare step to #RondaRousey?
• The Architect leaves Saudi Arabia with the Intercontinental Championship
WWE will focus on the below points:
• Monster Among 49 Men makes history
• Brock Lesnar bests #RomanReigns in controversial Steel Cage Match
• The Era of Wokenness begins
• Who will dare step to #RondaRousey?
• The Architect leaves Saudi Arabia with the Intercontinental Championship
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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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#30Apr 2018, Dwayne Johnson revealed on Instagram that his "good bud" #JohnCena will play the lead role in the upcoming movie The Janson Directive, which will be produced by Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions company for Universal Studios.
According to Variety, Johnson was originally slated to star in the action-thriller, but had to opt out due to his busy schedule and will serve as a producer.
In the Instagram post, #TheRock also told the story about suffering an injury early during their match at #WrestleMania #WM29. Johnson noted that Cena came to him with two shots of moonshine after the match and said, "here, this will kill the pain."
"Found my star!
Congrats to my good bud John Cena on landing the lead role for our movie, THE JANSON DIRECTIVE.
A project that myself, @sevenbucksprod, our production partners and Universal Studios have been developing for years now.
Congrats man and I’m excited to go on this journey with you. Thank you for your commitment to the role and remember, as your producer if you screw up, I’m coming to set and droppin’ the People’s Elbow on ya. And you know first hand how devastating my elbow drops can be 😉💪🏾 Congrats my friend and let’s go make a good one.
#JansonDirective #JohnCena #SevenBucksProds #CaptivateEnt #WeedRoadPics #MythologyEnt #UNIVERSAL"
According to Variety, Johnson was originally slated to star in the action-thriller, but had to opt out due to his busy schedule and will serve as a producer.
In the Instagram post, #TheRock also told the story about suffering an injury early during their match at #WrestleMania #WM29. Johnson noted that Cena came to him with two shots of moonshine after the match and said, "here, this will kill the pain."
"Found my star!
Congrats to my good bud John Cena on landing the lead role for our movie, THE JANSON DIRECTIVE.
A project that myself, @sevenbucksprod, our production partners and Universal Studios have been developing for years now.
Congrats man and I’m excited to go on this journey with you. Thank you for your commitment to the role and remember, as your producer if you screw up, I’m coming to set and droppin’ the People’s Elbow on ya. And you know first hand how devastating my elbow drops can be 😉💪🏾 Congrats my friend and let’s go make a good one.
#JansonDirective #JohnCena #SevenBucksProds #CaptivateEnt #WeedRoadPics #MythologyEnt #UNIVERSAL"
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