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Tony Khan Reveals Whether Paige VanZant May Return To AEW

Ryan Clark - December 31, 2022

During a recent appearance on the "Grapsody" podcast, AEW President Tony Khan provided an update on Paige VanZant. For those unaware, she recently suffered...

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Did Bellator Fighter Valerie Loureda Talk With AEW Before Signing With WWE?

Ryan Clark - June 29, 2022

On Wednesday, it was reported that Bellator MMA fighter Valerie Loureda has signed with WWE. Loureda will be moving from Miami to Orlando and will...

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PHOTOS: Bellator MMA Fighter Trains At The WWE Performance Center

Ryan Clark - May 19, 2022

Bellator MMA fighter Valerie Loureda took to Twitter earlier this week, posting some photos of herself training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando,...

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Jake Hager To Grapple With Jon Jones Next Month?, Hager Says It’s News To Him

Ryan Clark - November 20, 2021

MMA fighter Jon Jones recently took to Twitter and announced that he'll be grappling with AEW Superstar Jake Hager at a "Fury Grappling" event...

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Jake Hager Reveals When He’s Planning To Return To Bellator MMA, More

Ryan Clark - May 3, 2021

During the latest edition of the Wrestling Buddies podcast, Jake Hager commented on working for AEW, when he's planning to return to Bellator MMA,...

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Bellator/MMA Fighter Aaron Chalmers Interview – Wants A WWE Contract

Brandon Ewing - July 6, 2020

In an interview with The Sun, Bellator/MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers discusses with The Sun that he would like to have a contract with WWE. His...

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Jake Hager: “I Don’t Think I Hit an Illegal Knee at Bellator 231!”

Ryan Clark - October 28, 2019

During a recent interview with MMAFighting.com, Jake Hager commented on his Bellator 231 fight against Anthony Garrett and the fight being ruled a no-contest...

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WATCH: Jake Hager’s Full Bellator 231 Fight

Ryan Clark - October 26, 2019

We reported last night here on eWn that Jake Hager’s fight with Anthony Garrett at Bellator 231 was stopped due to Hager hitting an...

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Batista and AEW’s Inner Circle Attend Bellator 231 (Photos)

Vincent Dipietro - October 26, 2019

Last night at Bellator 231, Jake Hager had his third MMA fight against Anthony Garrett. The fight would end in a no contest after...

AEW

Jake Hager’s Fight At Bellator 231 Ends In A No Contest Following Low Blow From Hager

Marvin Lee Williams - October 26, 2019

During tonight's Bellator 231 MMA event, AEW Superstar Jake Hager, former WWE Superstar Jack Swagger, nailed his opponent with a low blow. It was a...

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Report – Bellator MMA Made an Offer to TJP

Ryan Clark - September 9, 2019

According to a report from Wrestling Inc, Bellator MMA recently made an offer to former WWE Superstar TJP (TJ Perkins) to fight in the...

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Jake Hager (Jack Swagger) Wins Second MMA Fight

Vincent Dipietro - May 12, 2019

Former WWE Superstar and current MMA fighter Jake Hager defeated TJ Jones via submission in the first round at Bellator 221. However, he drew the...

AEW

Did Jack Swagger Reveal That He’s Headed to AEW?

Robert DeFelice - May 8, 2019

While speaking to Kevin Kellam of WrestleZone, Jack Swagger aka Jake Hager revealed that he may be headed to All Elite Wrestling. The interview was...

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Bellator MMA Fighter Comes out Dressed Like Steve Austin, Uses his Theme Song (Videos)

Ryan Clark - March 30, 2019

Prior to his fight during Friday night's Bellator 219 event, MMA fighter David Rickels came out to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin’s theme song. During...

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Ryback Claims TNA Made Him A Great Offer & Bellator MMA Contacted Him, Discusses Using Steroids

Ryan Clark - March 2, 2017

As previously reported, former WWE Superstar Ryback was a recent guest on Jim Ross' "The Ross Report" podcast. During the interview, Ryback claimed that...

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Breaking News: Ryback Claims He’s Interested In Working With Bellator MMA

Ryan Clark - September 27, 2016

Former WWE Superstar Ryback recently said he's open to working for Bellator MMA, Bellator is open to the idea of doing MMA. "Into the...

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Mauro Ranallo Reveals How He Was Introduced To WWE, The Differences Between MMA & Wrestling

Ryan Clark - January 13, 2016

New lead WWE SmackDown announcer Mauro Ranallo recently spoke with FOX Sports and revealed how he was introduced to WWE, the differences between...

Editorial

Bobby Lashey Hypes Bellator 145 With A Q&A – Kurt Angle In MMA, Future Bellator Title Shot, More

Ryan Clark - November 8, 2015

Bobby Lashley had a fan Q&A to promote Bellator 145 last night. Here are highlights:– He thinks he may be one or two fights...

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Lei’d Tapa, Kurt Angle & Bobby Lashley Attend The Bellator 145 Event – Two Videos Inside Here

Ryan Clark - November 8, 2015

Bobby Lashley and Lei’d Tapa were at the Bellator 145 post-fight press conference.Meanwhile, Kurt Angle and MMA fighter Tito Ortiz were at the Bellator...

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Bobby Lashley Discusses His Time With TNA & Their Future, His Angle With Donald Trump, Bellator MMA

Ryan Clark - November 7, 2015

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Bobby Lashley spoke about working with Donald Trump, transitioning from wrestling to MMA and more. Here are highlights:On...

Editorial

Kurt Angle Teased For Tonight’s Bellator 145 Event

Do You Know Who I Am? - November 6, 2015

Sean Grande who is the official Bellator commentator is teasing a big surprise for tonight's Bellator 145 event, and that surprise is the Olympic...

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Bellator Hypes Lashley With Advertising In Times Square, Former WWE Superstar Gets Married – Photos

Ryan Clark - November 4, 2015

-- Bellator MMA is currently advertising in Times Square, and are heavily featuring TNA’s Bobby Lashley in their advertising…. @sohart_ tweeted this photo of...

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Bill Goldberg Reveals What It Would Take To Return To WWE, Angle vs. Shamrock Bellator MMA Fight

Ryan Clark - October 30, 2015

Bill Goldberg spoke with for a new interview. Check out the audio and highlights below:On what it would realistically take to get Goldberg vs....

Editorial

The Ratings For The Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice Bellator 138 Fight Are In – Record Ratings?, More

Ryan Clark - June 25, 2015

Spike TV issued a press release on Monday touting the ratings success of their Bellator 138: "Unfinished Business" live Spike TV fight card on...

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Joe Rogan Says The Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice Bellator Fight “Looked Fake As F*ck!”, & More

Ryan Clark - June 23, 2015

Longtime UFC color-commentator Joe Rogan spoke about the Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice main event from this past weekend in the latest edition of...

Editorial

Bobby Lashley Victorious At Last Night’s Bellator 138 Event

Andrew Ravens - June 20, 2015

Current TNA and Bellator MMA star Bobby Lashley (13-2) defeated Dan Charles (9-3)in the second round of their fight at Bellator 138 by TKO...

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Bellator 138 News – Road Warrior Animal Appears, Bobby Lashley Wins, & More News

Ryan Clark - June 20, 2015

-- During his entrance at the Bellator 138: “Unfinished Business” event in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday evening, main event competitor Ken Shamrock, a...

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Bobby Lashley Gets A New Opponent For The Bellator 138 Event – The Very Latest Details Inside Here

Ryan Clark - June 14, 2015

Bobby Lashley has been assigned a new opponent at Bellator 138. He was originally set to face James Thompson but he had to back...

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Several Photos Of The Former Bellator MMA Fighter (Gzim Selmani) That WWE Recently Signed

Ryan Clark - May 25, 2015

Below are some photos of former Bellator MMA fighter Gzim Selmani, who recently signed a developmental deal with WWE.Weigh ins done!! Tomorrow its time...

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Report: Former Bellator MMA Fighter Gzim Selmani Signs A WWE NXT Deal – Details & Photo Inside

Ryan Clark - May 19, 2015

WWE has signed MMA fighter Gzim Selmani (4-2) to a developmental deal. He reported to the Performance Center yesterday. His last MMA fight was...

Editorial

Ronda Rousey On Roddy Piper’s Podcast, Bobby Lashley’s Next Bellator Fight, Who Turned Down TNA?

Ryan Clark - April 13, 2015

-- Bobby Lashley's next Bellator fight will be against James Thompson at the Bellator 138 event on June 19th in St. Louis.-- TNA attempted...

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The Latest Update On Bobby Lashley’s Injury & Status With TNA Wrestling Inside Here

Staff - January 16, 2015

Partial Source: Pwinsider.comEarlier this week it was reported that an injury has forced Bobby Lashley (12-2) to withdraw from his Bellator 134 fight against...

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Backstage News & Updates On Alberto Del Rio’s Plans With Bellator MMA & TNA Wrestling

Staff - January 5, 2015

Source: The Wrestling ObserverAfter making his Ring of Honor debut at Saturday night's TV tapings from Nashville, Tennessee, former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio...

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An Excellent Bobby Lashley Interview Discussing Facing Brock Lesnar, UFC, Bellator, TNA, iMPACT & More

Staff - December 29, 2014

The following are highlights of a new Ring Rust Radio interview with Bobby Lashley:On facing Bobby Roode on the January 7 live TNA Impact...

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Backstage Updates On Alberto Del Rio To ROH & Bellator MMA Inside Here

Staff - December 25, 2014

Source: The Wrestling Observer NewsletterAs noted recently, there have been negotiations ongoing between Bellator MMA officials and former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio (aka...