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With genre heavyweight World of Warcraft continuing to perform well, one is left to question what direction Blizzard might take their next project in. Having expressed an interest in annualizing the game’s future expansions, it’s a safe bet that the new title will take the developer in a different direction, under a different IP. But what could that direction be? With the MMO sphere becoming more and more crowded each day, the task on Blizzard’s shoulders is a tough one....

Meanwhile NXT is continuing to build towards its next TakeOver show with Tommaso Ciampa needing a push to go from feuding with Johnny Gargano to being a legitimate contender for the NXT title. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the 5 things we wanted to see from WWE this week, and what they actually delivered. #5 Bobby Lashley vs Roman Reigns What we wanted to see: Until this week the build for this match had not only been confusing given the deliberate doubt over Brock Lesnar and the Universal Title, but had been underwhelming....

Mandy Rose defeated Fallon Henley easily before calling out Alba Fyre. The two superstars will compete for the NXT Women’s Championship in the coming weeks. Wes Lee and Tony D’Angelo competed in a qualification match for the North American Championship. D’Angelo suffered an unfortunate injury mid-match that gave Lee a walkthrough to the Ladder Match for Halloween Havoc. Damon Kemp also vented his frustration with Brutus Creed and did not let their match end legally....

Becky Lynch showed up with the SmackDown Women’s Championship on the episode and addressed the WWE Universe. Happy Corbin was also set to appear on The Kevin Owens Show this week. The Usos competed against The Street Profits on SmackDown after what went down last week. The two teams had a decent contest before the match ended in a disqualification. Dominik Mysterio was also looking to prove himself on WWE SmackDown after picking up a loss against Sami Zayn during last week’s episode....

In this article, we focus on WrestleMania 33 – a show best-remembered for Matt and Jeff Hardy’s unexpected return and The Undertaker’s ‘farewell’ after he was defeated by Roman Reigns. The event also saw Brock Lesnar defeat Goldberg to begin his lengthy reign with the Universal title, while John Cena proposed to Nikki Bella after they teamed up to defeat The Miz and Maryse. #5 Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar wasn’t the original plan After an absence of over 12 years, Goldberg made his WWE in-ring return in November 2016 to face Brock Lesnar in the main event of Survivor Series....

The formation of AEW could be the biggest seismic change in pro wrestling since WCW was bought by WWE in 2001. There’s talk of a TV deal and big money backing the promotion. With all the hype surrounding All Elite Wrestling, here’s everything you need to know about the promotion. #5 The roster so far All Elite Wrestling already has an exciting roster so far. The first named announce were, of course, Cody, The Young Bucks and ‘Hangman’ Page....

With WWE Super Show-Down just days away, the superstars of SmackDown Live will all be hungry to prove themselves as worthy of a spot on the show, and at the upcoming Evolution and Crown Jewel events. The war for the WWE Championship continues to grow, and a shocking revelation may prove to be the undoing to one of WWE’s strongest power-couples. Here are 5 things you need to know going into tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live....

However, some wrestlers are good in the ring, but their voices aren’t capable of drawing the attention of the fans. This is why in the WWE, some wrestlers have managers who handle their mic work and other things. Paul Heyman is a great speaker, and many consider him the god of the mic. He has managed many wrestlers in the past, and currently manages the former WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar....

And now it has come to the point where the nation’s cricket team are able to stand toe-to-toe with the very best. Bangladesh’s recent performances in the Champions Trophy are a testament to how far this team have come. Gone are the days when they were ridiculed as the minnows of the cricketing world. Indeed, the growing animosity between India and Bangladesh serves as a witness to the Tigers’ rise....

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has always iterated that he would not end his career in Spain as he intends to play for his boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys before he hangs his boots. But every transfer window, rumours swirl up linking the 32-year-old to some of the biggest clubs outside Spain. Over the years there have been several occasions when the loyalist considered leaving Barcelona. The question of when he will do so is something only time can answer....

Today, we take a look at some of the forgotten ’enemies’ Mr McMahon made along the way, whom the WWE patriarch would eventually bring back for a second stint with his company. Forget about his differences with Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart in the late-1990s, a few other key figures in the sport did rub Vincent Jr. the wrong way but, ultimately, find their way back into his good graces....

In other words, you are productive while reading when you can get the most out of each book, not when you read numerous books without remembering (unless you are reading solely for entertainment). So, here are some tips to help you remember more of what you read. 1. Filter Your Reading There are just too many books out there for you to read if you are not selective. The books you pick up to read need to stand out to improve your chances of remembering them....

#5. Nick Kyrgios The young Australian came into the limelight after stunning the mighty Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final. This also made him the first male player to reach the quarter-finals of the Wimbledon on his debut since Germany’s Florian Mayer in 2004. Ranked 144th in the world during Wimbledon, he moved up to 66th in the world following the tournament....

Mr. McMahon took his company to the biggest levels through his hard work and perseverance, and some wrestlers have been with the company since its starting days. Patt Patterson is one such name, and while he was a famous wrestler from the initial days, not everyone is as famous. There are few wrestlers that worked hard to be the name that they are today, but even before they made it big, they had to earn that spot....

The sport of Mixed Martial Arts is an unforgiving one, and adversity in the form of injuries, brain damage and at times even death, isn’t uncommon. Regardless, although the fight game may seem to be cruel on a given day, the fact remains that it does come with a truckload of benefits that aren’t usually available to the common man. In this article, we take a look at some of the toughest fighters in the sport of MMA....

Poirier, who started his UFC career at featherweight, hasn’t found it easy to make the lightweight limit in the recent past. He looked fatigued and painfully lean during his second meeting with McGregor, and even tried to coax the Irishman into competing at welterweight for the trilogy. It seems inevitable that Poirier will finish his UFC career at welterweight as his body gradually refuses to go through the strain of cutting to 155 lbs....

Be it show-stopping marquee signings, such as Zinedine Zidane’s legendary €77.5m move to Real Madrid, or under-the-radar transfers made to add depth such as Vincent Kompany’s €8.5m move to Manchester City — they would go on to play monumental roles in their sides over the following years. Eric Cantona’s move from Elland Road to Old Trafford in the early 90s is heralded as one of the most game-changing transfers of all time....

Working in tech support means taking calls, emails, or chat sessions from people who aren’t happy. It’s a lot like a retail customer support job, only without the benefit of body language, eye contact, and other things that make human interaction easier. It’s a unique career with unique challenges. Our How to Talk to Tech Support piece was written to help make your overall experience working with them easier, but I think knowing some of this insider information might help too....

In this article, I shall detail 5 long term implications of Reigns getting cleared. Please feel free to weigh in and let me know your thoughts as well. Even if you disagree with me, I would love to hear your point of view. One thing is for sure, across the WWE Universe. Despite the negative reaction that Roman Reigns is usually subjected to, everyone’s hoping that he is healthy and cancer-free, right now....

This article does not, in any way, criticize the movie, which is a wonderful portrayal of the great man’s struggle to reach the top. It is obviously difficult to squeeze a 35-year old life into a three-hour movie, yet, there were some aspects of his life that we, as fans, expected to see in the biopic, but were given a miss by the movie makers. Here are five of them:...