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WWE Confirms The Release Of Justin Gabriel, His First Post WWE Show Announced

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Source: F4WOnline

Following reports that Justin Gabriel quit WWE over the weekend, the sports-entertainment organization announced Sunday that he has been released from his contract.

WWE issued the following statement to F4WOnline.com today confirming the release of Gabriel: “WWE has come to terms on the release Justin Gabriel effective as of today.”

To add to the statement, Gabriel’s profile on WWE.com now resides in the Alumni section.

It was reported last night by F4WOnline.com that Gabriel requested to be released from his contract in recent days. He was scheduled to be one of the thirty men competing in tonight’s Royal Rumble Match, but was removed from advertising a few days ago.WWE Releases Justin Gabriel.

Gabriel has plans to continue his wrestling career on the independent circuit as “The Darewolf” PJ Black. Pro Wrestling Syndicate announced Sunday the acquisition of the South African native.

The organization announced on Facebook, “BREAKING NEWS – PWS SIGNS FKA JUSTIN GABRIEL – Taking the injured AR Fox’s spot in The Suicidal Six Way Title Match THIS Saturday Jan 31st at Frozen Fallout in Rahway NJ will be “The Darewolf” PJ Black (fka WWE Superstar Justin Gabriel). Tickets available at ProWrestlingSyndicate.com.”

Rob Van Dam On If He Will Be At The Royal Rumble, WWE Network Free Again?, More Rumble News

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– Rob Van Dam appeared on the Heated Conversations radio show in Houston yesterday, which is co-hosted by Patrick Creighton and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. During the interview, RVD talked about being in sunny California and Booker T asked him if he was in the Royal Rumble match tonight. RVD noted that while no one will believe him anyway, that he will be in California today riding his bike. He also said that he is in between contracts with WWE. He also joked about the rumors on his Twitter today, writing:

“Tonight is the big night! Anyone as excited as I am? Really looking forward to a new Shameless!”

– Bro Bible has a fun article here looking at 28 names that you may not recognize that have been in the Rumble match. I recognized most of them, but missed Kwang.

– The Wrestling Observer reports that WWE will once again be having a free month for the WWE Network in February.

Rob Van Dam In WWE, Update On The Undertaker And Michelle McCool

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– PWInsider reports that there have been no talks between Rob Van Dam and WWE officials about a return for WrestleMania 31. It’s always possible that word hasn’t gotten out about RVD returning but it it doesn’t look like he’s returning any time soon.

– Michelle McCool and her husband The Undertaker are still working as “Champion Teammates” to a child named Caroline in Texas through Cheyanna’s Champions 4 Children charity, which provides children with rare or undiagnosed conditions and their families in Central Texas with resources to meet their medical needs not covered by insurance or other assistance. McCool noted on Instagram that they are close to reaching their goal and posted this photo of the couple:

“We have $1,784 to reach our goal for team Caroline! I know we can do it!!!!! Go to cc4c.org, read about the non profit & our sweet kids! It’ll touch your heart! Thank you faithful followers”

Sean “X-Pac” Waltman At The Rumble?, More On Gabriel Leaving, Heyman Touts Lesnar

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– Another source has confirmed that Justin Gabriel quit WWE this weekend. There are no other details available yet. We noted earlier in the week that Gabriel was one of the Superstars pulled from the 30-man Royal Rumble match.

– There’s a lot of online speculation that Sean “X-Pac” Waltman may be appearing in tonight’s 30-man Royal Rumble main event after he made a surprise appearance at Jim Ross’ one-man show in Starland, NJ this weekend. Waltman could at least be backstage visiting at the Rumble since he’s in the area.

– Paul Heyman tweeted the following to hype WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and tonight’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view:

TONIGHT is 1 of those rare opportunities 2C a once in a lifetime athlete do what he does better than anyone else @WWE pic.twitter.com/2tjQ7pUGpc

— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) January 25, 2015

Update On The Rock At Tonight’s Royal Rumble

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F4WOnline

As an update to the previous news listed below, The Rock is in Philadelphia and was spotted at the same hotel that the WWE crew is using while they’re in town for tonight’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

Word is that The Rock will indeed be appearing at the Royal Rumble but there’s no confirmation on what he may be doing.

It was noted that Rock will not be facing Rusev at WrestleMania 31. There was some speculation that Rock could be in town to do another angle with Rusev but apparently that’s not the case. WrestleMania 31 matches with John Cena and Brock Lesnar have also rumored for Rock in the past year so it will be interesting to see how he’s used, if he’s used at all.

You can read the original post and see the image posted by the Rock in our original story below…

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The Rock mentioned on Twitter that he was in Philadelphia. It has been confirmed that Rock was seen at the hotel used by the WWE crew on Saturday night. Rock posted the following on Twitter:

Backstage Update On Sheamus And The WWE Royal Rumble

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Source: PWInsider

The latest word on Sheamus is that he will not be in Philadelphia for tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view. There was some speculation that he may be returning this weekend but anything is still possible.

WWE Superstar Justin Gabriel QUITS The Company

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Former 3-time WWE Tag Team Champion Justin Gabriel quit WWE this weekend. There are currently no details or specifics on the situation.

Gabriel had been picking up victories over Adam Rose on WWE’s live events tour, but the success ended there. The 33 year old South African didn’t have a televised win since a victory over Sin Cara on Superstars in September.

Gabriel signed a WWE developmental deal in 2008 and was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling, where he became Heavyweight champion. He also had a reign as tag team champion before being announced as a contestant on the first season of WWE NXT.

Following the conclusion of NXT, Gabriel debuted on the main roster as a member of Nexus, attacking John Cena and the Straight Edge Society. While a member of Nexus, he’d become WWE Tag Team Champion with Heath Slater.

After leaving Nexus, Gabriel and Slater would join former Nexus leader Wade Barrett in the Corre, where they would enjoy two more WWE Tag Team Championship reigns. Since then, Gabriel had mostly been relegated to Superstars and Main Event, staying away from any major storylines.

Possible Spoilers: WWE Royal Rumble Rumors On Sting, Other Surprise Entrants, More

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Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

We’ve noted how Randy Orton, Bo Dallas and Diamond Dallas Page are expected to be surprise entrants in the 30-man WWE Royal Rumble main event on Sunday. Team 3D were rumored at one point but we haven’t heard any updates on them appearing.

Another name rumored for the Rumble is NXT Champion Sami Zayn.

In other Royal Rumble rumors, a Sting appearance to further the feud with Triple H is possible and a full babyface turn by WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is expected but not confirmed after what happened on RAW. Lesnar will be defending his title against John Cena and Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat.

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