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Birthdate: 12/27/1980 (age 34) Height: 6'5" Weight: 232 Ib Castagnoli is an Italian-Swiss professional wre...

-- For today’s wrestling birthdays, Bill Eadie aka Ax of Demolition, turns 67 years old today.

 --  Former WWE women’s champion Chyna turns 44 years old.

 --  Former WWE and WCW Superstar Bill Goldberg turns 48 years old.

 --  Bart Gunn turns 51.

 --  Former TNA Knockout Rosita turns 24 today.

 --  WWE Superstar and former US champion Cesaro turns 34.

 --  Here is the WWE Top 10 for this week’s episode of SmackDown:

Top 10 WWE SmackDown moments - December 26, 2014

The Latest On The Vaudevillains/Lucha Dragons Feud + Top 10 SmackDown Moments - Videos Inside

-- Here is WWE’s top 10 moments from last night’s episode of SmackDown:

-- WWE has posted this video of The Vaudevillains confronting Lucha Dragons after Thursday night’s NXT Takeover: R Evolution and saying their rivalry isn’t over:

The Vaudevillains aren't through with The Lucha Dragons: December 11, 2014

This Week's "Top 10" WWE RAW Moments + Paul Heyman’s RAW Promo - Videos Inside Here

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-- Here is Paul Heyman’s segment from last night’s episode of RAW. Heyman discussed the tables match between Seth Rollins and John Cena at TLC, where Cena’s shot at Brock Lesnar is on the line:

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-- Here is WWE’s latest Top 10 video, looking at the best of this week’s RAW:

Top 10 WWE Raw moments: December 2, 2014

Disappointing Moments Of 2014. (Pt. 3)

Birthdate: 08/10/1980 (age 34) Height: 6'7" Weight: 246 Ib Stu Bennet was inspired to become a professiona...

February -- Viscera dies, no tribute given.

One of the most unique characters of the Attitude era (and beyond) died in February of a heart attack. He had just turned 43 years old. 

WWE mentioned the passing on Smackdown, many days after his death, however TNA mentioned his passing on TV before WWE did. There was no tribute video package for the "Love Machine". WWE provided a tribute to him via their website, but the fans expected a proper tribute for him on Raw. We never got one, so I will provide one for us below..RIP Nelson Frazier Jr. (1971-2014)

June -- I'm afraid I've got some bad news.

Bad News Barrett was one of the most entertaining stars in WWE this year. He became Intercontinental Champion, and he looked set to hold the title for a lengthy period. His reign came to a screeching halt after Jack Swagger clumsily separated Barrett's shoulder on an episode of Smackdown.

Also read: TNA Slammiversary XII Recap

Barrett is really unlucky. When he begins building momentum, another wrestler gets careless and he ends up on the injured list. Who remembers 2012 when Big Show threw Ziggler into Barrett? I need my fix of bad news. WWE don't sign enough English wrestlers, and we have not seen an English wrestler get (truly) over since The British Bulldog. Not saying Barrett will get over as much as Bulldog, but he is the only active male wrestler we have in WWE. I am really looking forward to my next dose of bad news.

August -- Racism in WWE? #FreeRey.

One of the most shocking events of the year was the handling of the Alberto Del Rio situation. An employee made a racist joke to Del Rio's face, and he retaliated, leading to his release. Del Rio has slandered WWE since his release and labelled them as racist. The funny thing is, no one wants to disagree with him, and no one in WWE wants to address what happened. The employee who made the racist remarks was fired ... eventually, but no details were given about the situation. Del Rio was able to win in a lawsuit against WWE over the 90-day no-compete clause in his contract, and began wrestling for AAA immediately. Del Rio stated he was not allowed to wrestle in the United States for one year. Upon returning to AAA, El Patrón cut a promo about his love for the Mexican fans, and racism in WWE. I have provided the English translation of the transcript below.

"History is made today as the day El Patrón returns home! But the truth is, that after listening to that huge ovation, I think it's clear that El Patrón never really left. Because his heart belongs to all of you; it belongs to Mexico! A lot has been talked about as to why I left and why I returned. Seven years ago I embarked on a dream, an adventure called the United States. And through suffering, blood, sweat and tears, I showed those North Americans and I showed the entire world that when you do things with heart, with love and with passion and staying humble before the eyes of God, our lord, dreams become a reality.

"Of course, it wasn't easy. And there was a day that the dream became a nightmare. And like many of you, and if not you, your family members, that have gone to the other side seeking welfare for the ones we love… I encountered a monster. A monster called "Racism". Racism doesn't distinguish gender, race, religion, color. It doesn't care if you have money or if you don't. But this man that is right here (Dos Caras) that has given me everything and has made me the man I am today, he gave me the grandest legacy that a father can give his son, the honesty and the spirit to triumph. He never lowered his head so that I could learn to never lower mine for anybody. I love you, dad.

"In the United States, they can take my job, but they will never take my dignity and my pride. And tonight countrymen, I promise to you and God, that no one else will disrespect me, my people, and those that I love. Because I am El Patrón, Alberto, and I am Mexican!"

If that wasn't bad enough, Rey Mysterio's relationship with WWE soured. He took time off after Wrestlemania to heal up his wrist, and without permission, WWE extended his contract. It is speculated that WWE do not want Mysterio to leave without fulfilling his contractual obligations, but it sounds too much like an...

Top 5 Mark Out Moments

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So Raw hasn't been so hot as of late. There's a bit of that thing going around where wrestling fans are a bit irritable (even more so then usual). It's easy to forget at times like these why you became a wrestling fan in the first place. So, with that being said, here's something a bit more upbeat. Cast aside the doom and gloom and reflect back on the times when you found yourself lost in the excitement in being a fan.

To be clear, this a completely personal list. I'm simply recounting the moments that stuck with me the most through out the years. It's not the sort of thing that's open for debate. But I welcome everyone to supply their own top 5 moments below in the comment section. 

1Holding the WWE Title

It's weird to think that three of my biggest mark out moments are from 2011. In terms of things to experience as a fan, this was the ultimate for me. 

Leading into Wrestlmania 27, WWE superstars the Miz (WWE champion at the time) and John Cena were scheduled to work some televised promo spots for the USA Network. As it turns out, I was hired to work on that particular gig and got to meet (briefly of course) both men in person (Stone Cold was also there, I believe promoting Tough Enough, but I only saw him from a distance). For the record, both were lovely guys and neither came across as a prima donna. 

Now the Miz had the title with him at the time and I believe I asked him if I could touch it. His response was something along the lines of "you can touch it, hold it, wear it, whatever." There were a ton of executives around so I certainly wasn't going to wear the title but for a brief moment I was able to hold it in both hands and felt this incredible rush. As a life long fan, it was a truly special moment. 

2Earthquake "Killing" Jake's Pet Snake Damien

My favorite wrestler of all time is Jake "The Snake" Roberts. As a kid, I was a huge mark not just for him, but for his pet python Damien as well. 

Going back to 1991, Jake was engaged in a feud with another one of my favorites (though he actually scared me a bit as a kid) Earthquake. Quake, who outweighed Roberts by a good 200lbs, was deathly afraid of snakes. When it came time for the two to have a match together, Jake was forced tuck his snake bag under the ring. What followed was the greatest bait and switch ever (or at least tied with the 2x4 wrapped with barbed wire switcheroo from the 2000 Royal Rumble).

Now, before the match was underway and the bag placed under the ring, Roberts had taken out Damien for all to see. So, we know there is a live snake in the bag. As for the match itself, there isn't much to it UNTIL Quake ties Roberts up in the ropes, leaving him defenseless. Earthquake then retrieves the snake bag and in the middle of the ring, delivers two giant seated sentons, killing Damien. 

As a child, I was mortified. After breaking free, Roberts clears the ring and checks the bag. The horror on his face; it's as if he just lost a child. 

Later on of course I saw the bait and switch for what is was but that will never take away from the fact that it was a masterfully done angle. 

3Daniel Bryan Winning the Money in the Bank Briefcase

Speaking of marking out as a full grown adult in 2011….

Money in the Bank is remembered mostly for being the PPV where CM Punk was finally able to break through and win the WWE title from defending champion John Cena. What people might forget is it was actually a great card front to back. In fact, I'd say it's either the top or second best wrestling PPV the WWE has produced since I got back into the product in 2009 (the other being Extreme Rules 2012). 

I remember seeing the MitB ladder match for the Smackdown brand (when the brand split still existed) and thinking, "it'll probably be Wade Barrett or Sheamus…. Maybe Cody Rhodes." Now a couple friends and myself ordered this PPV and I remember that as Daniel Bryan climbed the ladder to grab the contract I literally jumped for joy on my friends couch. Again, a grown man acting a fool, but it was a great moment and I don't mind looking foolish. 

4CM Punk's Pipe Bomb Promo

It's easy to look back at CM Punk's infamous promo back in 2011 and say "oh, that's what made him." It's certainly the first moment that the WWE truly gave pause and thought "maybe we have something special with this guy." 

I'll admit it, for like 15 minutes following the promo, I thought it might have been an honest to God shoot. I was just taken aback. It's one of the rare instances during that time period that I actually watched RAW live (instead of using DVR and watching it after the fact) and man, was I rewarded. It just came across so perfectly as something that wasn't supposed to happen…. But did. Even as a full grown adult, I marked out huge. 

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