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Gronk Comments Backstage on WrestleMania Appearance, Ambrose Talks IC Title Defense, New Day’s Final Fantasy ‘Mania Entrance (Videos)

By Nick Paglino

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New Day’s Final Fantasy ‘Mania Entrance

WWE has issued the following:

WWE Superstars Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods, all members of “The New Day” were part of an exciting kick off to WrestleMania 33 tonight at the Orlando Citrus Bowl as part of a partnership between WWE and Square Enix®, makers of the popular FINAL FANTASY® video game franchise.

The trio, who hosted WrestleMania, dressed as characters from critically acclaimed online game FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online in a one-of-a-kind, FINAL FANTASY-themed entrance to WrestleMania 33, WWE’s biggest event of the year and pop culture spectacular that streamed live around the world on WWE Network.

Big E dressed as the Samurai, Xavier Woods as the Monk, and Kofi as the Red Mage entered riding their “POP-cycle” bike, which was styled with memorable FINAL FANTASY XIV Online characters – Moogles and Chocobos!

WWE worked in collaboration with Square Enix to produce the entrance. Fans can go to www.ffxiv-freetrial.com/wwe to sign up for a free trial of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Game. Start your free trial today and join the 6 Million other players who have experienced the critically acclaimed game before the release of its next expansion.  Releasing June 20th, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood™ – continues the amazing story allowing players to “Join the Resistance” against the evil Garlean Empire.

More behind-the-scenes content from the making of this one-of-a-kind WrestleMania / Final Fantasy XIV Online entrance will be available in the coming months.

Gronk Comments on WrestleMania Appearance

WWE has released the following video, featuring Mojo Rawley and Rob Gronkowski celebrating backstage at WrestleMania 33 after Rawley’s Andre the Giant Battle Royal win:

Ambrose Talks IC Title Defense

WWE has also released the following video, featuring Dean Ambrose reacting to his successful IC Title defense at WrestleMania, and what he called one of the worst beatings of his life at the hands of Baron Corbin:

Nick Paglino
Nick Paglino

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.

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