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• How Old Is Kurt Angle Today?, Matt Hardy Visits Mumbai, India

  09-12-2018 17:21 via mandatory.com
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  How Old Is Kurt Angle Today?
  Kurt Angle is celebrating the big 5-0 today as he turns 50 years old. WWE acknowledged his birthday by posting the following on Instagram. Wrestlezone would like to wish Kurt a happy birthday!View this post on InstagramIt's @therealkurtangle's birthday! Oh, it’s true, it’s damn true!
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Dec 9, 2018 at 7:56am PSTRELATED: Kurt Angle Comments On Ronda Rousey’s WWE Development
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• Natalya Believes She’s Just Getting Started, Would Love To Compete In Bloodsport

  25-04-2024 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
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  Natalya has so many more goals to accomplish in her storied career.
  The two-time women’s champion recently spoke with Bill Pritchard of WrestleZone about her accomplishments in WWE. Natalya is a former Divas Champion, SmackDown Women’s Champion, and Women’s Tag Team Champion. She also lays claim to many other accolades, including multiple Guinness World Records.Natalya was asked if she had any “out of the box” goals left in WWE. She noted that she
  
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• McKenzie Mitchell Embracing New Role In ‘The Last Match’, Would Love To Do NXT Commentary

  25-04-2024 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWE / McKenzie Mitchell
  McKenzie Mitchell is exploring a more beautiful way of commentating wrestling.The former NXT backstage interviewer was released by the WWE late last year, much to the shock of her husband Vic Joseph. However, it did not take her long to bounce back. Mitchell was cast as Scarlett Sublime in the wrestling-meets-theatre production “The Last Match”, alongside a host of other former WWE stars.She recently spoke with the Bob Culture Podcast about her n
  
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• Matt Riddle vs. Josh Bishop Set For MLW’s Azteca Lucha

  25-04-2024 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Late last year, the Super King of Bros Matt Riddle was released from his WWE contract. Since then, the former WWE United States Champion has appeared in multiple promotions such as New Japan Pro Wrestling and Major League Wrestling.In the past four months, Matt Riddle had captured (and since lost) the NJPW World Television Champion. In order to win the title, The Super King of Bros defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi at the New Japan New Beginnings in Sapporo. A couple of weeks ago, Rid
  
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• Seth Rollins Told Stylist King Troi To Avoid Social Media Comments, Shares Inspiration For WM39 Attire

  25-04-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  “King” Troi Anthoni was given some key advice by Seth Rollins.The stylist has worked with a number of WWE Superstars on their outfits in recent years. He has made costumes for stars like Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, most recently for their marquee matches at WrestleMania 40.Troi Anthoni spoke recently with Complex about the impact of social media on his work. He revealed that Seth Rollins told him to ignore social media comments, due to them bothering him so much.&
  
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• Tony Khan Attack Angle From AEW Dynamite Gets Coverage From The NFL

  25-04-2024 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It looks like The Elite’s attack on Tony Khan was a huge success.
  Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite ended with Jack Perry, The Young Bucks and Kazuchika Okada attacking Tony Khan. Perry was in the ring to ask Khan to reinstate him with AEW, but ended up punching Khan in the stomach. The Bucks looked shocked, but then Okada then called for them to go up top. The Bucks hit a Meltzer Driver on Khan, and the ring filled up with wrestlers and staff,
  
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• Roman Reigns Recently Spotted At Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

  25-04-2024 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: @sarahsmotherman via Twitter
  Animal Kingdom… acknowledge him.
  Roman Reigns remains out of sight at WWE shows. However, fans recently spotted “The Tribal Chief” taking in a day at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom resort.
  In a recent photo captured by fans, Reigns can be seen walking through the Asia section of Animal Kingdom near the Serka Zong Bazaar store. Reigns is also wearing a shirt with The Mandalorian character Grogu on it, as well as a hat and sunglass
  
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• Moose Touts AJ Francis As One Of The Hardest Workers In TNA

  25-04-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Moose has enormous respect for AJ Francis since he joined TNA.The former WWE Superstar debuted for the company earlier this year at Hard To Kill 2024. He attacked Joe Hendry, before becoming embroiled in a feud with the Scottish wrestler. He is now aligned with Rich Swann on Impact, and has become a highlight of the weekly show.This was a nice surprise, as Francis bounced back quickly after his release from WWE late last year. His hard work in TNA has not gone unnoticed, especi
  
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• Thunder Rosa Highlights Importance Of Staying Informed As Voters In Wake Of Nyla Rose / OSAC Controversy

  25-04-2024 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Thunder Rosa has given her view on the recent Nyla Rose controversy.The former AEW Women’s Champion was subject of a controversial warning this past week. The Oklahoma Athletic Commission reportedly warned AEW against having Rose, a transgender wrestler, competing against other women in the state of Oklahoma.
  According to the report, it is illegal for a transgender wrestler to compete in sports in the state. Oklahoma clearly does not realize wrestling is fake, n
  
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• Ring Of Honor Tag Team Titles To Be Defended In Alaska For The First Time

  25-04-2024 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The ROH Tag Team Championship will be on the line in Alaska for the first time ever.The state of Alaska has never been a hotbed of wrestling. This is mainly due to the geography of the state, as well as the sparse population compared to it’s size.However, this could all be about to change, with a huge match currently announced to take place. The ROH Tag Team Titles are set to be defended in Alaska for the first time ever next month. The champions travel for a match on May
  
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• AEW Dynamite Hits And Misses (4/24/24)

  25-04-2024 15:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Elite Wrestling returned to Daily’s Place for the April 24, 2024, episode of AEW Dynamite. The show featured EVP Bucks, Kazuchika Okada, Mercedes Moné, and World Champion Swerve Strickland among others.IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley had his first title defense on Dynamite as well. The main segment saw a huge turn of events. Without wasting anymore time, let’s dive right into the biggest hits and misses from AEW Dynamite.Video C
  
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• AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 3 Tickets On Sale; Tony Khan and Hiroshi Tanahashi Comment

  25-04-2024 15:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  One of the most anticipated wrestling events of every year involving All Elite Wrestling is their cross-promotion pay-per-view Forbidden Door. The Jacksonville-based promotion collaborates with New Japan Pro Wrestling for this event. Now, the pay-per-view is set for its third edition. This will be the first Forbidden Door event under the leadership of Hiroshi Tanahashi. AEW President Tony Khan is also very excited about this pay-per-view.
  AEW recently announced that the third edition of the AEW
  
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• Michael Cole: To Say I’ve ‘Lived The High Life’ In WWE For 27 Years Is An Understatement

  25-04-2024 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Michael Cole has truly being living the high life during his WWE career.The WWE commentator has spent the past 27 working in the WWE. He started as a backstage interviewer, before moving onto commentary in the early 2000s.He became the voice of Smackdown alongside Tazz in the 2000s, before he became the number one commentator in the company for well over a decade at this point.Michael Cole commented on his 27 years in the WWE with a post on Twitter. User “FadeAwayMedia” posted a pho
  
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• Ash By Elegance Wanted To Bring Out A Different Side Of Herself, Entertainment Value To TNA

  25-04-2024 15:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar Ash By Elegance caught the wrestling fans by surprise when she showed up on TNA Wrestling during the Hard To Kill Pay-per-view. Since her arrival, the former WWE 24/7 Champion has competed in a total of four matches. She is currently undefeated on the Nashville-based promotion.Recently, Ash By Elegance was interviewed by Xenia on her Xenia Did That YouTube channel at the recent WrestleCon event in Philadelphia. During the interview, Elegance revea
  
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• 5 NXT Stars Who Should Join RAW At 2024 WWE Draft

  25-04-2024 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT superstars will be intently watching the 2024 WWE Draft. The White and Gold Brand is home to future WrestleMania main eventers and world champions. NXT currently boasts an impressive line-up of men and women with tremendous potential.WWE reportedly has several NXT superstars in mind for main roster call up. The 2023 draft saw a number of superstars from developmental brand join RAW and SmackDown. Both Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis would be looking to grab the best NXT has to o
  
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• Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo, Parking Lot Fight Set For 4/27 AEW Rampage

  25-04-2024 05:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW is loading up the card for the April 27 episode of AEW Rampage.AEW announced that Thunder Rosa will face Deonna Purrazzo on the special Saturday episode of AEW Rampage. Rosa unsuccessfully challenged Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship at AEW Dynasty. Purrazzo and Rosa got into a heated confrontation on the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite.
  Thunder Rosa comments on her #AEW Women's World Title match at #AEWDynasty.Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@thunderr
  
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• Trios Title Match, Toni Storm vs. Anna Jay Set For 4/27 AEW Collision

  25-04-2024 05:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two matches have been announced for the April 27 episode of AEW Collision.AEW confirmed that Bullet Club Gold (Jay White and The Gunns) will defend the Unified World Trios Championship against Top Flight and Action Andretti on Saturday. Bullet Club Gold beat The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn to unify the AEW World Trios Championship and the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship at AEW Dynasty.Plus, AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will face Anna Jay in a non-title match
  
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• Jack Perry And The Young Bucks Comment On Attacking Tony Khan On AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: AEW
  Jack Perry and The Young Bucks want to put AEW back on track.In a shocking end to the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, The Elite (Jack Perry, The Young Bucks, and Kazuchika Okada) attacked AEW CEO Tony Khan. Perry, Okada, and the Young Bucks, who are AEW EVPs, then stood tall together.In a tweet, AEW shared The Elite’s backstage comments following the attack.“You took eight months of my career, and you just got what was coming to you,” Perry said.Matthew Jack
  
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• Swerve Strickland’s AEW Double Or Nothing Opponent To Be Revealed On AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 04:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swerve Strickland’s first major challenger will be revealed on the May 1 episode of AEW Dynamite.During the April 24 episode of Dynamite, the broadcast team stated that Strickland’s challenger for the AEW World Championship at AEW Double or Nothing would be revealed on May 1. Strickland won the title at AEW Dynasty, where he beat Samoa Joe.Swerve defeated Kyle Fletcher in a hard-fought match on the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite.
  Swerve's opponent for Double or No
  
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• Jack Perry And The Elite Attack Tony Khan On 4/24 AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Elite took out Tony Khan on AEW Dynamite.Jack Perry, who was previously suspended following a backstage incident at AEW All In, made his return at AEW Dynasty. There, he helped the Young Bucks beat FTR to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship.On the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, Perry arrived alongside the Young Bucks. They later met with Tony Khan, and it was announced that Khan would meet with Perry in the ring during the show.
  In the closing minutes, Perry came to
  
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• Big Bill Tells Chris Jericho He Wants To Sit Under The Learning Tree On AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big Bill wants to learn from Chris Jericho.In recent weeks, Chris Jericho has been calling himself “The Learning Tree” on AEW programming. HOOK rejected Jericho’s mentorship, and they clashed at AEW Dynasty. There, Jericho beat HOOK to win the FTW Championship.On the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho came to the ring with a new theme song, and the video screen read, “The Learning Tree”.
  Grab your notebooks, it’s time to sit unde
  
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• AEW International Title Match Set For AEW Double Or Nothing

  25-04-2024 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In tonight’s #1 Contender’s match for the AEW International Championship, Will Ospreay walked out on top and with a brand new chance at the belt at AEW Double or Nothing.During tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite, in a Casino Gauntlet match, it was Ospreay, Dante Martin, Jay Lethal, Jay White, Komander, Kyle O’Reilly, Lance Archer, and Penta el Zero M. In the end, it was Ospreay who would walk out with the win.
  Toward the end of the match, Ospreay was caug
  
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• Kenny Omega’s Return Confirmed For 5/1 AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kenny Omega will officially appear on the May 1 episode of AEW Dynamite.The Canada Life Centre previously advertised former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega for the May 1 taping of AEW Dynamite. However, AEW had not confirmed the news.During the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, the broadcast team announced that Kenny Omega would return on the May 1 episode, which will be held in his hometown of Winnipeg. Further details were not provided.
  KENNY OMEGA RETURNS NEXT WEEK #AEWDynami
  
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• Chuck Taylor Sides With Orange Cassidy, Wants To Fight Trent Beretta On AEW Dynamite

  25-04-2024 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The downfall of the Best Friends continues.On the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, Chuck Taylor was set to pick a side between Trent Beretta and Orange Cassidy. Beretta previously turned on Cassidy, leaving Taylor in the middle, as Chuck was friends with both men.
  Cassidy’s music played to open the show, but Beretta attacked him from behind. He kept up the beatdown, and once they got in the ring, Trent called Chuck Taylor out.
  WHAT THE HELL, TRENT?!Watch #AEWDynamite LIV
  
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• Janel Grant Files Motion To Strike Vince McMahon’s Preliminary Statement

  25-04-2024 01:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant and her attorneys have responded to Vince McMahon’s statement.Vince McMahon and his lawyers on April 23 filed a motion in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against him, seeking to go to private arbitration. McMahon also denied Grant’s claims; Grant previously alleged that McMahon engaged in sexual assault and sex trafficking of her.Grant responded to the filing on April 24 and motioned to strike McMahon’s preliminary statement, which called Grant’s
  
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• Ari Emanuel Received $65M Pay Package In 2023, Mark Shapiro Received $16

  25-04-2024 01:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The pay figures for some of the top executives of TKO have been disclosed.Jill Goldsmith of Deadline has shed some light on the payments that some of TKO’s higher-ups, including CEO Ari Emanuel, received in 2023.Citing TKO’s proxy statement filed with the SEC last year, Goldsmith writes that Emanuel received a substantial pay package in 2023, valued at $65 million. The package was made up of a $911,000 base salary, a cash bonus of $24 million, and $40 million i
  
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• Report: Jimmy Uso Sidelined With Undisclosed Injury

  25-04-2024 01:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jimmy Uso is out of action due to an injury.WWE announced the pools for the 2024 WWE Draft on April 24, and Jimmy Uso was conspicuous by his absence.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Jimmy Uso has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury. There is no word on how long he will be out. However, Sapp writes that the injury was enough to keep him out of the WWE Draft pool.
  Uso last appeared when Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga attacked him on the April 12
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results (4/24/24): Jon Moxley Defends Against Powerhouse Hobbs

  25-04-2024 01:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite Results – April 24, 2024WrestleZone’s live coverage of AEW Dynamite kicks off at 8 PM ET.Keep refreshing throughout the evening for live coverage of tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite.
  The post AEW Dynamite Results (4/24/24): Jon Moxley Defends Against Powerhouse Hobbs appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Jon Moxley: I’m On A Handshake Deal With NJPW, AEW’s Relationship With NJPW Is Very Important To Me

  24-04-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley discusses working with NJPW while being a top star in AEW.AEW’s Jon Moxley won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Windy City Riot. He has been a key part of AEW’s working relationship with NJPW since the companies started collaborating.Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Jon Moxley confirmed that he signed with NJPW before he joined AEW in 2019.“That’s true, I signed a contract wit
  
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• WWE NXT Draws Highest Viewership Since January On 4/23

  24-04-2024 22:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT viewership increased on April 23.Wrestlenomics reports that 661,000 viewers tuned in for the Spring Breakin’ special on Tuesday. This is up from last week (625,000 viewers) and marks NXT’s highest number since January 16, 2024.In the 18 to 49 demographic, NXT scored a 0.20 rating. This also marks an increase from last week (0.17 rating) and marks NXT’s highest number since January 9, 2024.
  ? TV RATINGS ARE INWWE NXT last night on USA Networkhttps://t.co/tjEQrgc0Vr&mdas
  
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