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• New Book Covering Major Wrestling Event Releasing In August, Tommy Dreamer Goes Around The Ring (Video)

  20-06-2018 18:19 via mandatory.com
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  New Book Covering Major Wrestling Event Releasing In August
  WWE posted the following book announcement about a WrestleMania-centered book on Instagram: On Tuesday, August 7, an inside look at The #ShowcaseOfTheImmortals will come to life! #CreatingTheMania #WrestleMania
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Jun 20, 2018 at 7:49am PDTRELATED: Backstage News On Scrapped Segment At Wrestlemania 34
  Tommy Dreamer Goes Around The Ring (Video)
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• Wes Lee To Speak On 5/14 WWE NXT, Updated Card

  13-05-2024 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE continues to load up the card for the May 14 episode of WWE NXT.In a tweet, WWE announced that Wes Lee would speak Tuesday night on NXT.
  After his emotional return to the ring last week, we will hear from @WesLee_WWE TOMORROW on #WWENXT!
  ? 8/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/XJ09f0pNxi— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 13, 2024
  This comes after Wes Lee made his in-ring return and beat Josh Briggs on the May 7 episode of NXT. Lee, a former NXT North American Champion, was out of
  
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• Report: Details On Damian Priest Re-Signing With WWE

  13-05-2024 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new report provides an update on Damian Priest re-signing with WWE.In April, Damian Priest said that he had signed a new contract with WWE. This came shortly after he won the World Heavyweight Championship by beating Drew McIntyre in an impromptu match at WWE WrestleMania.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Damian Priest’s new deal was completed a few months ago, and it came down to the wire. Per Sapp, his deal was up in February, and it was on
  
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• Ivar: Guys Like Me, Bronson Reed, And Otis Are Changing The Perception Of The Big Man

  13-05-2024 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ivar discusses the changing perception of the big man in wrestling.In recent years, athletic big men have become popular in wrestling. Fans sometimes joke about how much “meat” is on the WWE roster, but the lineup includes plenty of beefy competitors who are also remarkably athletic, like Ivar. This is a shift from old-school wrestling, when larger performers rarely performed high-flying moves.
  Speaking with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Ivar was asked about the way
  
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• Jon Moxley: You Can’t Ignore Me, So You’re Going To Have To Give Me My Own Space In Wrestling

  13-05-2024 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jon Moxley highlights his individuality in wrestling as he notes that he can’t be easily classified.
  Jon Moxley continues to make history. He recently became the first wrestler to win a world title in AEW, NJPW, and WWE.
  In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, while commenting on the Blackpool Combat Club book Club, Moxley noted that he was one of a kind.“Yeah, we f—— like to read,” Jon Moxley said. “The line [from Ozan V
  
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• EC3: Tyrus Gets Scrutinized Because Of His Politics, But Fans Don’t Know The Love He Has For The Wrestling Business

  13-05-2024 20:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Superstar EC3 was recently interviewed by PWMania. During the interview, he shared his thoughts on Tyrus. EC3 had a lot of praise for the formerly known as Brodus Clay.
  EC3 and Tyrus have spent time together in WWE, FCW, TNA/IMPACT and NWA. The current NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion spoke about Tyrus’ final match, where EC3 beat him for the title, and how he wanted the bout to be more of a storytelling device.
  “Tyrus and I have a story beyon
  
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• Anthony Henry Says He’s Cleared To Compete, Might Be Returning This Week

  13-05-2024 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Anthony Henry shares some good news.In March, Anthony Henry announced that he suffered a broken jaw during his match against Bryan Keith at DPW Live 5. The injury did not require surgery, but it put him on the sidelines for several weeks. During his absence, Henry was initially released by AEW/ROH, but Tony Khan stated that he would be welcomed back once he was cleared.Anthony Henry took to Twitter on May 13 and announced that he was cleared to compete. He noted that
  
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• Powerhouse Hobbs Confirms He Had Surgery, Shares Clip Of Physical Therapy

  13-05-2024 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Powerhouse Hobbs‘ recovery is underway.AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs has been sidelined since he suffered an injury against IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley on the April 24 episode of AEW Dynamite. The injury was reportedly significant, and it was said to require surgery.On May 13, Hobbs took to Twitter to confirm that he had surgery. He noted that it had been three weeks since the procedure. Hobbs wrote that it was Patellar tendon repair. He shared
  
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• ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage Was Once Ejected From A Baseball Broadcast By Reds Owner Marge Schott

  13-05-2024 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  There have been many King of the Ring winners, but none managed to capture the bravado and display sheer exuberance like “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Savage won the coveted tournament in 1987. His coronation, however, would have to wait till the September 30, 1989, episode of WWF Superstars. ‘The Macho King’ had defeated Jim Duggan for the King of the Ring title on September 23.
  Macho Man shows up, Marge Schott shows him the door
  Many fans may not know, but
  
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• LA Knight Responds To Criticism Of KOTR Matches Being Held At WWE Live Events

  13-05-2024 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  LA Knight says having matches with huge stakes makes live events even more fun.WWE sparked some controversy by having two matches in both the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments take place at live events over the weekend. The decision to have LA Knight and Tiffany Stratton compete at live events, rather than having their matches air on television, was widely criticized.LA Knight took to Twitter to respond to the criticism, as he noted that he appreciated everything saying th
  
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• Dakota Kai Is Focused On Staying Healthy, Being Mindful After Return From ACL Injury

  13-05-2024 17:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dakota Kai is staying on top of things.
  Damage CTRL’s Dakota Kai and IYO SKY spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. Kai returned to the ring earlier this year after being sidelined with an ACL injury since May 2023.Dakota returned to WWE TV prior to being cleared and made her first in-ring appearance on March 1. She has competed in 17 other matches since then, including Damage CTRL’s (Kai, Asuka and Kairi Sane) loss to Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi on night
  
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• The Undertaker Thought ‘There May Be More Gas In The Tank’ After WrestleMania 36

  13-05-2024 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Undertaker looks back on the end of his in-ring career and notes that he had thought there might be more gas in the tank.The Undertaker has discussed how he has struggled to move on from his career as an active wrestler. His last match came somewhat unexpectedly at WWE WrestleMania 36. There, he faced AJ Styles in the cinematic Boneyard Match. At times, The Undertaker previously hinted at returning to the ring, but he has since shut the idea down.Speaking on a Patreon exclu
  
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• Bully Ray Recalls Chasing Down Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee, Getting An Autograph At A Yankees Game

  13-05-2024 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bully Ray was a huge fan of Motley Crue back in the day.The WWE Hall of Famer had the band on Busted Open Radio. They spoke about topics like the band’s relationship and which venues they prefer to play in.However, it was Bully Ray who told the most hilarious story of the day. Just as the show was ending, he reminded Tommy Lee of something that happened between them when he just a 16-year-old kid in New York.Bully Ray told the story about him and his sister a
  
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• Anthony Henry Says JD Drake Was Supposed To Sign With WWE Alongside Him In 2021

  13-05-2024 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Anthony Henry says the journey could have been different, but the destination is the same.
  On April 1st, AEW released a handful of wrestlers. A couple of the names that were in that unfortunate list were the Workhorsemen Anthony Henry and JD Drake. Things turned out much better later in the week as Henry was rehired by AEW, as Tony Khan said Henry will be back once cleared.
  Recently, one-half of the Workhorsemen shared that he and his tag team partner were actually supposed to
  
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• John Morrison Was Told To Ditch His Entrance Jacket If He Wanted To Be A Champion In WWE

  13-05-2024 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Morrison was told to ditch his signature look in the WWE.The man has gone by many names over the years, including Johnny Nitro, Johnny Impact and Johnny Elite. However, his signature long coat has followed him everywhere he went, and became an iconic look for the former ECW Champion.However, many people backstage did not want John Morrison to wear it.The former WWE star spoke with McKenzie Mitchell on her YouTube channel. He revealed that he idolized wrestlers like Randy S
  
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• Johnny Gargano Wants To Challenge For The Tag Team Titles At WWE SummerSlam

  13-05-2024 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Johnny Gargano aims to get a title shot at WWE SummerSlam in Cleveland.Speaking to Mike Jones on DC101, Johnny Gargano was asked about who he’d like to face off against in a potential match at SummerSlam 2024. The show will be held in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He made it clear that he wants to challenge for the gold with Tommaso Ciampa. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful for the transcription)“Logan Paul is the United States Champion and has been an incredible c
  
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• WWE RAW Preview (5/13/24)

  13-05-2024 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s almost time for WWE RAW. This week’s episode of the red brand emanates from Greenville’s Bon Secours Wellness Arena in South Carolina. Men and Women’s World Champions Damian Priest and Becky Lynch among others are scheduled to appear.Matchmaker Adam Pearce has confirmed four matches at the time of the writing. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at what’s in store for the May 13, 2024, episode of WWE RAW.Zoey Stark vs. Lyra Valkyr
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. To Face Philippines’ Jake De Leon At Dexcon DEKADA

  13-05-2024 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dexcon revealed Zack Sabre Jr.’s opponent for his upcoming Philippine wrestling debut to be Mr. Philippine Wrestling: Jake De Leon. The news came as a joint announcement alongside Manila Wrestling Federation‘s postponement of their upcoming Republika event.
  ? IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ?Unfortunately, MWF: Republika 2024 will be postponed to June 9 at the UPFI Media Center.Catch the special match between MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion Jake De Leon and international wrestlin
  
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• Jey Uso Calls Himself The Yeeter Of Worlds, Says Fireflies Are His Now

  13-05-2024 05:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jey Uso has a new nickname.Fans have made “fireflies” part of Jey Uso’s entrance, as they have been using the flashlight on their phones while chanting “Yeet.” Fireflies were famously part of Bray Wyatt’s entrance, and fans continue to use them in order to pay tribute to Wyatt following his passing.Jey Uso took to Twitter to respond to a post that questioned whether fans liked the addition of “fireflies” to his entrance. He wrote
  
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• Afa The Wild Samoan Discharged From Hospital After Successful TAVR Procedure

  13-05-2024 04:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Best wishes to Afa Anoaʻi.Afa, 81, has been battling health issues in recent months. The WWE Hall of Famer was previously discharged from the hospital after he had two heart attacks.In a post on Facebook, WXW Wrestling announced that Afa had a successful TAVR procedure to replace his aortic valve, and he was discharged from the hospital. The post noted that Afa had more rehab to do, but he was still fighting.
  The post is as follows:“On Thursday, our beloved patriarch
  
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• Shayna Baszler Defeats Maxxine Dupri, Advances In WWE Queen Of The Ring Tournament

  13-05-2024 03:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shayna Baszler has punched her ticket to the next round.The WWE Queen of the Ring tournament continued at the WWE live event on May 13. In first-round action, Shayna Baszler faced Maxxine Dupri. Dupri was the replacement for Zelina Vega, as WWE announced that she was not cleared to compete. Baszler picked up the win via submission, as she made Dupri tap out to the Kirifuda Clutch.
  QUEEN OF THE RING EXCLUSIVE@QoSBaszler defeats @maxxinedupri to advance in the Queen of the Ring t
  
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• Dutch Acknowledges That He Shit Himself During A Match With Roman Reigns

  13-05-2024 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dutch acknowledges “The Tribal Chief” in a different way.Dutch, who currently wrestles for AEW and ROH, previously had a run in WWE. During this time, he faced Roman Reigns and other stars who eventually became major names.During an appearance on Hey! (EW), Dutch was asked whether there was any truth to the story that he pooped himself during a match with Roman Reigns.“Uh, yeah, that’s true. [City asks if he acknowledges that] I guess I do,” Dutch
  
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• Kofi Kingston Defeats Rey Mysterio, Advances In WWE King Of The Ring Tournament

  13-05-2024 02:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kofi Kingston moves on.The King of the Ring tournament began on the May 6 episode of WWE RAW. Gunther, Jey Uso, and Ilja Dragunov all scored wins in the opening round. First-round action in the RAW side of the bracket concluded at the WWE live event on Sunday, May 12. There, former world champions Rey Mysterio and Kofi Kingston battled it out in a tournament match.Kingston emerged victorious as he hit Mysterio with Trouble in Paradise.
  EXCLUSIVE from #WWEMacon ?@TrueKofi defeat
  
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• Report: WWE Wants To Replicate France Atmosphere, Reactions To Jey Uso’s Entrance In The US

  13-05-2024 01:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE was reportedly pleased with the atmosphere at their shows in France, and they are looking to replicate the reactions to Jey Uso‘s entrance.The WWE crowds in France were renowned for their passion. This energy was especially evident in their response to Jey Uso’s entrance at WWE Backlash France. Many fans used their phone flashlights to add a visual element to the entrance during Uso’s “Yeet” taunt.Corey Brennan of Fightful (via Fightful Select)
  
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• Kyle O’Reilly Calls 5/11 AEW Collision The Best Night Of His Career After Facing Adam Copeland

  13-05-2024 01:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Facing Adam Copeland in his hometown meant a lot to Kyle O’Reilly.On the May 11 episode of AEW Collision, Kyle O’Reilly challenged Adam Copeland for the TNT Championship in his hometown of Vancouver. The match came just a few months after O’Reilly returned to the ring following Kyle’s lengthy absence from the ring. He had missed nearly two years due to injury.O’Reilly took to Twitter and said that it was the best night of his career.
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• Kenny Omega: I Appreciate That Triple H Is Open-Minded To All Styles Of Wrestling

  12-05-2024 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega shares his thoughts on WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H.Triple H has been at the helm of WWE’s new era in recent years. Meanwhile, Kenny Omega is a founder of AEW, and he’s one of the company’s EVPs.Speaking on his latest Twitch stream, Kenny Omega was asked to describe what he thought about Triple H as a creator. (H/t Robert DeFelice of Fightful for the transcription)“Everyone seems to know just wh
  
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• Carmelo Hayes: Trick Williams’ NXT Title Win Felt Like An Accomplishment For Me As Well

  12-05-2024 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmelo Hayes had been the face of NXT in many ways, and he passed the torch to Trick Williams before he moved up to the main roster. Like Hayes had at one point, Williams now reigns supreme as the NXT Champion. Speaking on The Ringer Wrestling Show,Carmelo Hayes discussed Trick Williams winning the NXT Championship. He noted that it felt like an accomplishment for him as well. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling for the transcription)Yeah, I think him, the culmination
  
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• Will Ospreay: It’s Amazing Having Adam Copeland In The Locker Room, What A Legend

  12-05-2024 22:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Will Ospreay speaks highly of TNT Champion Adam Copeland.Adam Copeland headlined the May 11 episode of AEW Collision. He defended the TNT Championship against Kyle O’Reilly in a hard-fought match.Will Ospreay took to Twitter to speak highly of Adam Copeland following his match on AEW Collision. He wrote that it was “f*cking amazing” having Copeland in the locker room and putting on these type of matches at this stage of his career. Ospreay ended the message by
  
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• Dana White Says Fans Are Going To See UFC Events On Saturday, WWE On Sunday

  12-05-2024 21:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE premium live events might be returning to Sundays, at least according to Dana White.WWE and UFC merged to form TKO in September, and the companies have occasionally collaborated when they have events on the same weekend. Going forward, fans may see more of the same,During the press conference following the UFC Fight Night on May 11, UFC President Dana White said that fans would see a weekend full of events, starting with Power Sl
  
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• Jack Perry And The Young Bucks Comment On Appearing At NJPW Resurgence

  12-05-2024 21:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jack Perry sends a message to Eddie Kingston.AEW stars Jack Perry and the Young Bucks appeared at NJPW Resurgence on May 11. The Young Bucks attacked Kingston after he lost the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship to Gabe Kidd.In their post-match comments, Perry and the Young Bucks shared their thoughts following their appearance.“Surprise, Eddie. You threw your hat in with the wrong team on Wednesday night,” Jack Perry said. “I was surprised because Eddie Kin
  
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