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Chris Jericho discusses his role as Gorgeous George in 'The Greatest' on Amazon. “Well, I auditioned for it. It turns out they were looking for a Gorgeous George for a while and couldn’t find anybody. I found this old movie that George starred in, so I kind of imitated his drawl, his accent, some of his motions, his persona. It turns out, the reason it was such an important part is that Cassius Clay was a great boxer, but didn’t have the personality. He was really inspired by Gorgeous George and they actually had a meeting at a radio station in Las Vegas where George told Cassius, it’s not about the fighting, it’s about connecting with the fans. Making them love you, making them hate you, that’s what sells tickets. That’s something that Ali always remembered and based all of his persona on from that time forward. It was a great moment in Ali’s career and a great moment in mine, getting to play such an outrageous character in a such a massive show.” (Fox 5)

Brett Lauderdale revealed that Chad Gable was supposed to face Jonathan Gresham at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport X in 2024, but Gable wanted to focus on WrestleMania 40. A graphic was made for Gable's GCW debut.

Kris Statlander and Harley Cameron dressed up as Bruce Willis' Korben Dallas and Milla Jovovich's Leeloo from 'The Fifth Element' at AEW Blood & Guts.

Skye Blue REALLY loves competing in Blood and Guts.

John Cena granted a Make a Wish while in Brooklyn for WWE Raw.

We spoke with @KacyCatanzaro about winning the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, viral moments, her WWE Royal Rumble 2019 spot, a possible return to wrestling, and more! youtube.com/watch?v=nA2LSAIh…

Stephanie Vaquer returned to the ring at the WWE live event in Portland. Photo credit: @SoxFanAndrew

Enzo Amore and TNA wrestler Joe Alonzo were both at the WWE Performance Center visiting for last night's NXT, @FightfulSelect has learned. We spoke to AEW sources earlier this year that noted that Enzo had tested the waters there as well. Sign up for a free trial of Fightful Select and get an ad-free Fightful.com experience

WWE is offering crew members $3,000 in hazard pay for this weekend’s trip to Saudi Arabia, @WrestleVotes on @FightfulSelect has learned. Several crew members have opted out of traveling to Riyadh despite the additional compensation. More details on Fightful Select for subscribers. Sign up for a free trial of Fightful Select and get an ad-free Fightful.com experience

There were discussions within WWE about the possibility of hosting the Royal Rumble two weeks later, on February 20, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has been told. The idea was to get exposure during Super Bowl weekend, which is being broadcast on ESPN for the first time. The thinking internally was that throughout the week on the lead-up to the game, as well as during the game-day coverage itself. More details are now available for Select subscribers. Sign up for a free trial of Fightful Select and get an ad-free Fightful.com experience

Following the tremendous success of Danhausen during Halloween, WWE is planning to roll out “Santahausen” Christmas-themed merch ahead of the holidays, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned. More details are now available for Select subscribers.

WWE is planning to celebrate 30 years of The Rock this month, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned. Plans include a commemorative championship belt, special merchandise releases, and social media campaigns honoring the anniversary of his 1996 Survivor Series debut.

WWE has discussed in the past bringing the Iron Survivor Challenge to the main roster, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned. One source suggested it could fit into the WWE Title picture, though there’s no indication that NXT Deadline's absence makes a main roster debut more likely.

Mustafa Ali's TNA contract is up at the end of the year, @FightfulSelect has confirmed. Ali is highly regarded within TNA, and the company is expected to make an offer to retain him. More details are now available for Select subscribers. Sign up for a free trial of Fightful Select and get an ad-free Fightful.com experience