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Goldberg says he wants until end of the year to decide whether to wrestle again, but he “really wants to do it” (w/Keller’s Analysis)

October 5, 2016

On ESPNews tonight, Bill Goldberg did not confirm Jim Ross’s report earlier that he will be facing Brock Lesnar, perhaps as soon as at Survivor Series next month. “It’s something I got to think about, […]

7/5 WWE on ESPNews – Bray Wyatt throws out WM33 challenge on SportsCenter

July 5, 2016

WWE on ESPNews Recap Airdate: July 5, 2016 Guests: The Wyatts (mainly Bray Wyatt) Host: Todd Grisham Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman, and Erick Rowan joined Todd Grisham (filling in for The Coach) for this week’s SportsCenter […]

6/21 WWE on ESPNews – Rusev & Lana talk WM31 tank, Total Divas wedding, sports

June 21, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Airdate: June 21, 2016 Guests: U.S. champion Rusev & Lana Host: Jonathan Coachman Engaged couple Rusev and Lana appeared on Tuesday night’s SportsCenter segment for a brief conversation with Coach in-between […]

6/14 WWE on ESPNews – Chris Jericho hypes MITB, picks next big WWE star, talks A.J. Styles & Balor & Nakamura, reveals original MITB concept, talks HBK & Rock feuds, more

June 14, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Aired: June 14, 2016 Guest: Chris Jericho Host: Jonathan Coachman During the 9:00 p.m. EST hour of SportsCenter, Chris Jericho joined The Coach to hype the 2016 edition of the Money […]

5/31 WWE on ESPNews – Enzo & Big Cass talk Brand Split, Enzo’s concussion, catchphrases, more

May 31, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Airdate: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Guests: Enzo Amore & Big Cass Host: Jonathan Coachman The duo of Enzo & Big Cass joined “Johnny SportsCenter” on Tuesday night to talk about their […]

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5/24 WWE on ESPNews – Seth Rollins talks E. Rules return, is his knee 100 percent?, wanting to face A.J. Styles, “heart-broken” over missing WM32, more

May 24, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Airdate: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Guest: Seth Rollins Host: Jonathan Coachman The interview segment started with a video package recapping Seth Rollins acting excited to be back in front of adoring […]

5/17 WWE on SportsCenter – Roman Reigns talks feud with A.J. Styles, UGA vs. Ga. Tech, says WWE is his locker room now, people “running their mouths,” advice to NXT stars, more

May 17, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Airdate: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Guest: WWE World Hvt. champion Reigns Host: Jonathan Coachman This week’s WWE interview segment on SportsCenter featured Roman Reigns for the second time. Before the interview, […]

5/10 WWE on ESPNews – Kevin Owens talks 16/32, WrestleMania debut, Cena initiation, why he’s a high-flyer in a big-man body

May 10, 2016

WWE on ESPNews Recap Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Guest: Kevin Owens Hosts: Jonathan Coachman Owens joined The Coach for a satellite interview first discussing the interesting numerical connection of wrestling for WWE on his 32nd birthday […]

5/3 WWE on ESPNews – A.J. Styles talks WM32 debut, social media buzz pre-WWE, dream match vs. HBK, Lecrae, more

May 3, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Airdate: Tuesday, May 3 Guest: A.J. Styles Host: Jonathan Coachman A.J. Styles appeared on ESPNews SportsCenter on Tuesday night for his first appearance in WWE’s weekly interview segment. Styles offered brief answers […]

4/26 WWE on ESPNews – The Dudleys talks TLC legacy, mention Matt & Jeff Hardy, reflect on Chyna

April 26, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Airdate: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Guests: The Dudleys (Bubba Ray & Devon) Host: Jonathan Coachman The interview segment changed up the formula of a “live via satellite” interview. This week, Coach […]

4/12 WWE on ESPNews – Miz & Maryse on SportsCenter to discuss why Maryse returned to WWE, Maryse added to Total Divas, IC Title, Cavs, more

April 12, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Airdate: Tuesday, April 12 Guests: IC champion The Miz & Maryse Host: Jonathan Coachman New Intercontinental champion The Miz and his wife Maryse joined Coach Tuesday night SportsCenter to discuss a […]

3/30 Shane McMahon on SportsCenter – Shane hypes WM32 match vs. Undertaker, what’s next after Sunday?, crowd reaction for his return, returning to WWE for his sons

March 30, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Airdate: March 30, 2016 Guest: Shane McMahon Host: Jonathan Coachman A special Wednesday night edition of ESPNews’s WWE segment featured The Coach sitting down with Shane McMahon for an in-person, face-to-face […]

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3/29 Triple H on ESPNews – Hunter’s Mania history, Ultimate Warrior, give-and-take with the audience, interesting insight on Hunter’s mental doubts, more

March 29, 2016

WWE on ESPN SportsCenter Airdate: March 29, 2016 Guest: WWE World Hvt. champion Triple H Host: Jonathan Coachman In the weekly Tuesday night SportsCenter spot on ESPNews, Triple H talked to The Coach about his […]

3/22 WWE on SportsCenter – Mick Foley talks WWE roster needing to “connect with fans in a real way,” WM memories, more

March 22, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter March 22, 2016 Guest: Mick Foley Host: Jonathan Coachman WWE legend Mick Foley was interviewed in this week’s segment on ESPNews’s SportsCenter broadcast Tuesday night. Foley reminisced about his WrestleMania career, […]

3/15 WWE on SportsCenter – Edge talks career-ending injuries, journey from WM undercard to main event, Christian, Network show, Favorite Mania matches

March 15, 2016

WWE on SportsCenter Guest: Edge (Adam Copeland) Host: Jonathan Coachman Airdate: March 15, 2016 The Coach is hosting a month of “WrestleMania Legends” in the SportsCenter interview segment. After Shawn Michaels was interviewed last week, […]

3/1 WWE on SportsCenter – Dolph Ziggler talks WM32, more

March 1, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter March 1, 2016 Guest: Dolph Ziggler Ziggler was interviewed Tuesday night on ESPNews by SportsCenter anchor Max Bretos, in place of The Coach. The basic interview covered the Road to WrestleMania, […]

2/16 Brock Lesnar on SportsCenter – Brock omits breaking The Streak, talks his concussions & Bryan’s retirement, advice to Ronda Rousey, more

February 16, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter February 16, 2016 Guest: Brock Lesnar Host: Jonathan Coachman In this week’s SportsCenter segment Tuesday night on ESPNews, Brock Lesnar talked to The Coach about a variety of topics leading into […]

2/9 D-Bryan SportsCenter Interview – the scary concussion details that ended his career

February 9, 2016

WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter February 9, 2016 Guest: Daniel Bryan Host: Jonathan Coachman Daniel Bryan, one day removed from officially retiring from WWE, revealed scary details of his concussion situation during the weekly SportsCenter interview segment Tuesday […]

Report – Inside the WWE/ESPN run – the vision, interview guest list, celebrities?, more

January 28, 2016

ESPN and WWE are aiming to expand on their initial partnership covering WWE events, such as Summerslam in New York last August, and the weekly interview segment Tuesday nights on ESPNews. Former WWE announcer/current SportsCenter […]

1/19 Super Tuesday – SD TV taping line-up, TNA Hvt. Title match, Tag Champs on ESPNews, Total Divas returns

January 19, 2016

It’s Super Tuesday with a WWE Smackdown TV taping, TNA Impact on Pop TV, WWE stars on ESPNews’s SportsCenter, and the season premiere of “Total Divas” on E!. – This week’s WWE Smackdown TV taping takes […]

11/10 WWE on ESPNews – King Barrett taks Rooney Slap, NXT, LeBron, more

November 10, 2015

With WWE touring the U.K. this week, WWE booked Bad News King Barrett for the weekly interview segment with The Coach on ESPNews during the 9:00 p.m. EST hour of SportsCenter… WWE on ESPNews SportsCenter Week […]

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Tuesday Torch Today (PM Update) – Livecast Alert, SD & Fairplay in Vegas & Usos/ESPN tonight, Elgin’s future, Cameron on Hallmark, Charlotte’s pressure, Taryn’s testimony, HBK, Bryan, Shield Poll Result, NOAH standings, more

November 3, 2015

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