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The different kinds of Royal Rumble surprises
From field-fillers to legends to superstars making their WWE debut, surprises in the field make the Royal Rumble one of the must-see events of the year.
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Off the Top Rope: Best Royal Rumble moments
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Remembering the Rumbles: Ric Flair wins WWE championship
Ric Flair offered up a legendary performance in the 1992 Royal Rumble match with the WWE championship on the line.
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Remembering the Rumbles: Vince McMahon gets the best of Stone Cold Steve Austin in 1999
In the second of a five-part "remembering the Rumbles" series, we look at Vince McMahon's win in the 1999 Rumble during his heightened feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin.
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Rey Mysterio revealed as WWE 2K22 cover star
The 47-year-old Mysterio, known for his lucha libre masks and high-flying skills, makes the cover and will be featured in a 2K Showcase.
WWE
WWE Day 1 results: Brock Lesnar wins WWE championship
With Roman Reigns out of action because of a positive COVID-19 test, Brock Lesnar stepped in and pinned Big E to win the WWE championship.
DAILY
The biggest moments in Staples Center history
Before the arena officially changes names on Saturday, we look back at the plays, games and fights that have defined Staples Center.
STAPLES CENTER
The best moments in Staples Center history
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WWE
2022 WWE Royal Rumble results, news and information
ESPN's 2020 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view coverage, from the match card, to results, to news and stories about the first WWE pay-per-view of the year.
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WWE eyes pipeline, inks 15 athletes to NIL deals
Fifteen college athletes in wrestling, football, track and field and basketball have signed NIL contracts with WWE.
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Fan arrested after attacking wrestler at WWE show
Elisah Spencer of Brooklyn was arrested after he attacked WWE wrestler Seth Rollins during a live broadcast of Monday Night Raw at Barclays Center. He is being charged with attempted assault and attempted violation of arts and cultural affairs.
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WWE Survivor Series results: Reigns defeats Big E, Becky Lynch stops Charlotte Flair
Team Raw won both traditional Survivor Series matches, but it was SmackDown's champ, Roman Reigns, who closed the show with a win.
BIG E
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
From Ettore to Big E, Iowa City to WWE and back again
Two unlikely moments put Ettore Ewen -- WWE champion Big E -- on the path to stardom.
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WWE Survivor Series 2021 results, news, history and information
Everything you need to know about the Survivor Series 2019 pay-per-view: match cards, results, news, features, history and more from ESPN.com.
SURVIVOR SERIES
The Rock at Survivor Series: A career defined in three moments
The Rock was a generational superstar during one of WWE's most crucial eras, and through the hundred memorable moments in his career, Survivor Series was the site of three nights in particular that ultimately came to define "The Great One."
WWE Survivor Series' greatest moments
SportsCenter takes a look back at some of the most iconic moments in WWE Survivor Series history.
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The origin of the WWE Elimination Chamber: How everything went wrong, but still turned out all right
At Survivor Series 2002, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Kane, Booker T and Rob Van Dam became the first six WWE superstars to enter the Elimination Chamber. Fifteen years later, we look back at that night through their eyes.
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WWE Crown Jewel: Reigns beats Lesnar, Woods the King of the Ring, Vega wins Queen's Crown
Roman Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar to retain the WWE Universal championship, and the King of the Ring and Queen's Crown tournaments come to a close.
The Undefeated
By being himself, Big E changed the landscape for Black WWE superstars
Black wrestlers were often pigeonholed, but he became the fourth Black champion in WWE history
MMA TO WRESTLING
Dos Santos set for wrestling debut, eyes boxing
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos makes his professional wrestling debut Friday night, but he's also in talks about a future boxing match.
Jorge Masvidal delivers flying knee to Chris Jericho on AEW
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Crossing over: MMA fighters and pro wrestlers who transitioned from one world to the other
Though it might seem as though the scripted fighting of the WWE and the real fighting in the world of MMA don't have much in common, several high-profile stars have transitioned from one world to the other.
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WWE Extreme Rules results: Roman Reigns stops The Demon, Sasha Banks returns
Roman Reigns handed The Demon his first loss and retained the Universal championship.
The Undefeated
WWE superstar Big E on wrestling the past year: 'This has been the most turbulent time of my life'
The Money in the Bank winner talks being a 'first,' post-George Floyd, COVID-19 and his most embarrassing moment.
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Jeff Jarrett ranks the top 10 wrestlers who played pro football: Roman Reigns, Goldberg and more
The WWE Hall of Famer was in the ring with and/or hired into the business several of the wrestlers on this stacked list.
CM PUNK
Secret meetings, negotiations and ice cream bars: The inside story of CM Punk's return to wrestling
After seven years, lawsuits from a WWE doctor and a UFC career, CM Punk found his way home.
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Olympic gold medalist Steveson signs with WWE
Gable Steveson, who captured a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics, has signed a multiyear deal with WWE, Steveson told ESPN.
MINNESOTA
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
How WWE's Gable Steveson became your favorite wrestler's favorite wrestler
Team USA wrestler Gable Steveson used his Olympic debut to put the world on notice. But to the 275-pound star, his success was anything but shocking. The charismatic, back-flipping superstar who just signed a multiyear deal with WWE was born for this.
BRYAN DANIELSON TO AEW
Why Bryan Danielson joined AEW
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BOXING
Trash talk and storylines: How pro wrestling tactics helped drive Jake Paul's ascent in boxing
Jake Paul's successes in making money in the boxing world have utilized strategies made popular in a different squared circle.
CM PUNK
Is CM Punk a game-changer for AEW?
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BROCK LESNAR
Brock Lesnar, Becky Lynch return to action at electric SummerSlam in Las Vegas
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AEW
CM Punk makes pro-wrestling return with AEW
After seven years away from pro wrestling, CM Punk has signed with All Elite Wrestling and will wrestle Darby Allin in his first match back on Sept. 5 in Chicago.
CM Punk makes long-awaited return to professional wrestling
After seven years, CM Punk makes his return to professional wrestling and receives massive cheers on AEW Rampage in Chicago.
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