The (WWE) Fake News Awards

1. 'Lifetime Achievement Award' - John Laurinaitis

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Nostalgia is a safety net every wrestling company needs to rely upon from time to time, so thank goodness for John Laurinaitis' glittering reign as the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations. His legendary stewardship over the talent of tomorrow resulted in an unprecedented level of star creation for WWE and the industry at large.

Raw 25 is sure to be an exhilarating thrill-ride with the current crop of globally recognised megastars such as Dana Brooke and Curt Hawkins, but the names announced from the good old days are sure to draw in the casual fans too.

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Where would we be without 'Big Johnny's golden era? Congratulations on another well-deserved honour.

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