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• X-Pac Podcast Change, Tye Dillinger On Who WWE’s Hardest Worker Is & New AJ Styles Merch

  22-02-2018 15:35
  Yesterday Chris Jericho announced a big change for X-Pac and his popular 12360 podcast starting with an immediate effect.
  X-Pac’s podcast is now officially part of The Jericho Network on Westwood One, becoming the latest podcast to join Jericho’s library. X-Pac stated he is excited to be onboard with Jericho, claiming it is the perfect home.Thank you Chris. @WestwoodOne is the perfect home for #TheJerichoNetwork & I'm honored to be on board! #XPac12360 https://t.co/VY7tGYgDQs
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• TNT Title Match, Bryan Danielson’s In-Ring Return Set For 5/11 AEW Collision

  09-05-2024 04:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Adam Copeland will defend the TNT Championship on the May 11 episode of AEW Collision.On the May 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, Copeland defended the title against Brody King. Copeland scored the win, but King attacked him after the bell. Kyle O’Reilly made the save and later asked for a shot at the title. They shook hands, as Copeland agreed to give it to him.
  THIS SATURDAY on #AEWCollision!
  Kyle O'Reilly steps up in the Cope Open as he takes on the TNT Champion Adam Copeland.Watch #AEWDynam
  
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• Brian Cage And Gates Of Agony Turn On Swerve Strickland On AEW Dynamite

  09-05-2024 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Heavy is the head that wears the crown.On the May 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland came to the ring for a confrontation with his number one contender, Christian Cage. They went back and forth, and Cage threatened to attack Strickland. Swerve said that he did not come alone, and his Mogul Embassy stablemates Brian Cage and the Gates of Agony arrived.However, the trio blindsided Strickland and attacked him. Bishop Kaun and Toa Lioa punctuated the be
  
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• The Elite To Face Team AEW In Anarchy In The Arena Match At AEW Double Or Nothing

  09-05-2024 02:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Elite will wage war with Team AEW at AEW Double or Nothing.Led by EVPs The Young Bucks, The Elite have taken control of AEW ever since they viciously attacked Tony Khan. EVP and former world champion Kenny Omega made his return on the May 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, and the group took him out with an attack as well.On the May 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, Omega appeared in a taped message. Sitting in a hospital bed, he noted that the Young Bucks had been like his family, but th
  
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• TKO CFO Highlights Importance Of Site Fees, Says WrestleMania 41 Includes Cash And Non-Cash Incentives

  09-05-2024 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE is set to receive cash and non-cash incentives for bringing WrestleMania to Las Vegas.WWE WrestleMania 41 was widely expected to be held in Minnesota, but Las Vegas gained momentum before it was ultimately revealed as the host city. The move was discussed during TKO’s first-quarter earnings call on May 8. TKO CFO Andrew Schleimer highlighted the importance of site fees. (H/t Fightful for the transcription)“As we have stressed, site fees are a key area of focus f
  
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• WWE NXT Viewership Rises Against NBA, NHL Playoffs On 5/7

  09-05-2024 01:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT faced some competition on May 7, but the viewership still increased.Wrestlenomics (via Programming Insider) reports that NXT drew 659,000 viewers on Tuesday. This marks an increase from last week (564,000 viewers).In the 18 to 40 demographic, NXT scored a 0.19 rating. This number is also up from last week (0.14 rating in the same demographic). NXT was up against the NBA and NHL playoffs on Tuesday. The Cavaliers vs. Celtics game on TNT averaged 2.946 million viewers and a 0.97 rating in
  
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• Mark Shapiro: WWE’s Nick Khan Has Cultivated ‘Very Strong’ Relationship With Saudi Arabia

  09-05-2024 01:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mark Shapiro highlights Nick Khan‘s work in developing a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia.In 2018, WWE signed a 10-year contract with Saudi Arabia that would require the company to hold at least one premium live event in Saudi Arabia. The number has since expanded to two shows per year. This initiative has continued under WWE President Nick Khan since Vince McMahon left the company.During TKO’s first quarter earnings call on May 8, Endeavor President Mark Shapi
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results (5/8/24): What Is Kenny Omega’s Important Announcement?

  09-05-2024 00:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite Results – May 8, 2024This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite kicks off with Adam Copeland arriving at the arena. Copeland admits that he’s not doing great. Cope says his mind is wandering, and he wants to get his head right. Copeland says he just got off the phone with Tony Khan and reveals that tonight’s TNT Championship match with Brody King is now a no-disqualification match. Copeland says House of Black wanted The Rated R Superstar; now
  
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• AEW Dynamite Results (5/1/24): What Is Kenny Omega’s Important Announcement?

  09-05-2024 00:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AEW Dynamite Results – May 8, 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.
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• Tony Khan: Big Free Agents Want To Come To AEW Because It’s Where The Best Wrestle

  08-05-2024 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tony Khan discusses what makes AEW special and says the quality of their athletes is one of their biggest strengths.Speaking with Tony Pike and Rick Ucchino on Cincy 360, Tony Khan was asked to comment on how AEW’s product was different than other companies.“AEW, we have, what I believe is the most exciting matches and we have great stories happening,” Tony Khan said. “We’re really a challenger brand. W
  
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• Ric Flair Denies Being Drunk During Incident At Piesanos Restaurant

  08-05-2024 22:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair discusses being asked to leave a restaurant after an issue with a kitchen manager.WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair took to social media to say that he was asked to leave Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza in Gainesville, Florida, after an issue with the kitchen manager. Footage of the incident subsequently leaked. In it, Flair maintains that he did nothing wrong.Speaking with “The MJ Morning Show on Q105”  Ric Flair commented on the situa
  
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• TKO (WWE And UFC) Reports Revenue Of $629.7 Million, Net Loss Of $249.5 Million For Q1 2024

  08-05-2024 22:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TKO (the merged company of WWE and UFC) has reported their earnings for the first quarter of 2024.On May 8, TKO Group Earnings reported their earnings for the first quarter of 2024. The company reported a revenue of $629.7 million and a net loss of $249.5 million for the first quarter. The adjusted EBITDA was reported as $282.2 million.The report highlighted the success that both WWE and UFC enjoyed in the first quarter, including the record-breaking UFC 300 and WrestleMan
  
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• WWE RAW To Remain On USA Network For Remainder Of 2024

  08-05-2024 22:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE RAW will remain on USA Network for the fourth quarter of 2024 before the show moves to Netflix.As previously announced, WWE RAW will move to Netflix in January 2025. However, with RAW’s deal with USA Network ending in the fall of 2024, it had been unclear how the show would air until its premiere on Netflix.On May 8, TKO reported their earnings for the first quarter of 2024. Among other highlights in the release, it was noted that WWE reached a $25 million deal with N
  
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• Mansoor And Mason Madden Raise Over $28,000 For Softground Wrestling In Uganda

  08-05-2024 22:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mansoor shares some positive news.Mansoor took to Twitter to announce that he and Mason Madden raised over $28,000 dollars in a charity stream for Softground Wrestling Uganda (SGW). Various members of the wrestling world, including other wrestlers, participated in the stream. Mansoor thanked everyone for their support.
  Incredibly excited to announce we have raised $28,731.89 for @SGWug thanks to all of your generous support!We couldn’t have done this without
  
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• Randy Orton Admits He Ripped A Urinal Off Of The Wall During WWE Tour

  08-05-2024 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton comes clean.
  During a WrestleMania 38 press conference, Cody Rhodes shared a story about how Randy Orton once ripped a urinal off of the wall during a WWE tour of Cape Town, South Africa. Randy Orton recently did an interview with Jazzy from Jazzy’s World. Her brother, David, stepped in for a few questions and asked Orton if the urinal story was true, and if he got in trouble for it.
  “Uhh, I think we were long gone before anyone knew who did it. The
  
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• Jade Cargill Says The Crowds Were ‘Electric’ During Her First WWE European Tour

  08-05-2024 21:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jade Cargill wrapped up her first European tour with WWE at WWE Backlash France. There, she and Bianca Belair beat the Kabuki Warriors to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.Speaking on The Babyfaces Podcast, Jade Cargill shared her first European tour with WWE. (H/t Andrew Thompson of POST Wrestling for the transcription)“Oh my gosh, the fan base over there is ridiculous,” Jade Cargill said. “I mean, obviously because we don’t go over there
  
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• Taz To Miss 5/8 AEW Dynamite

  08-05-2024 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Taz will be absent from the May 8 episode of AEW Dynamite.Taz took to Twitter on May 8 to state that he would not be at AEW Dynamite on Wednesday. The commentator noted that he had been getting some treatment on his knee, and he had a procedure on the opposite knee this week. The veteran wrote that flying/travel was not possible, but he would be back next week.
  Unfortunately, I will not be at Dynamite tonight. Been getting some treatment on my knee & procedu
  
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• Gable Steveson’s Manager Issues Statement On Steveson’s WWE Release

  08-05-2024 19:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Gable Steveson has some opportunities in front of him following his WWE release, as his manager says NFL teams have reached out.On May 4, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that WWE released Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson.
  Speaking on The MMA Hour, Ariel Helwani read a statement from Gable Steveson’s manager.“Gable Steveson is very grateful for the opportunities he had with WWE and would like to thank everybody in the organization who helped him get there. He woul
  
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• Matt Hardy Believes Potential Role In Bray Wyatt-Inspired WWE Stable Is ‘Intriguing’

  08-05-2024 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Matt Hardy addresses an interesting possibility.
  Through a trail of QR codes and hidden messages, WWE has reportedly begun planting seeds for a new Bray Wyatt-themed faction. This faction will reportedly feature the likes of Bo Dallas (as Uncle Howdy), Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan. Given his connection to the late Bray Wyatt, free agent Matt Hardy was recently asked if he’d be willing to join the new group as well. In response, Hardy indicated that
  
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• Brian Myers: The Learning Tree Was A Cool Concept And Challenge, But I’ve Moved On

  08-05-2024 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brian Myers is all about the present and The System.
  Myers has been part of several major (and Major) singles, tag and stable storylines in his professional wrestling career. From the Edgeheads to the Major Brothers to The System, Myers has been a member of some big stables in WWE and TNA. However, Myers got a chance to lead a stable when TNA wrote the Learning Tree character for him.
  Myers debuted the stable after Slammiversary 2020, and the group consisted of Myers, Zicky Dic
  
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• Kofi Kingston Explains Why He’d Like To Wrestle Barack Obama

  08-05-2024 18:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kofi Kingston is never one to back down from a challenge, and taking on the former President of the United States would certainly be an interesting one.WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston was a recent guest on the Battleground Podcast. When asked if he could wrestle any historical figure, who would it be, Kingston picked none other than Barack Obama.
  “Oh my gosh, this is actually a great question,” Kofi Kingston said. “Any
  
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• #1 Contender’s Tournament Begins On 5/8 WWE Speed

  08-05-2024 18:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The tournament to determine Ricochet’s challenger is underway.Ricochet won the WWE Speed Championship by beating Johnny Gargano in the tournament finals for the title. Now, a new tournament will determine his first challenger. The competition began on the May 8 episode of WWE Speed, where Apollo Crews took on Ivar. Ivar overpowered Crews and scored the win. He now waits to see who will punch their ticket to the next round.
  TODAY on #WWESpeed:@Ivar_WWE and @WWEApollo make
  
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• Saudi Arabian Gov’t Wants To Host Royal Rumble Or WrestleMania, Teases ‘Enhancement’ To Existing WWE Deal

  08-05-2024 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Saudi Arabia wants to host a major WWE premium live event.Per Mike Coppinger of ESPN, a “strategic agreement” between Riyadh Season and the UFC will extend the partnership between the two sides, as announced by Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.In addition to plans to hold a major UFC event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Alalshikh stated that an “enhancem
  
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• Matt Cardona: I Haven’t Been Offered A Full-Time WWE Or AEW Contract

  08-05-2024 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Despite being one of the top wrestlers on the indies, Matt Cardona is not currently being courted by two of the biggest wrestling promotions.The former Zack Ryder was released from the WWE in 2020. This ended 15 years with WWE. He quickly sought to make himself an even bigger name on the independent wrestling scene.His match with Nick Gage in GCW made him a huge star overnight. This was followed by a run as the “Death Match King”, although injuries curtailed his NWA
  
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• Sheamus Is Done With Gunther After Three Straight Losses: ‘There Ain’t Gonna Be No Quadrilogy’

  08-05-2024 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It looks like Sheamus has had enough of losing to Gunther.The pair have fought one-on-one three times in WWE so far. The first was in the five-star classic match at Clash at the Castle, which saw Gunther defend his Intercontinental Championship in one of the best matches of the year.The next one took place on Smackdown in October, with the third match on Raw this week as part of the King of the Ring tournament. Gunther won each bout, stopping Sheamus’ dream of becoming a grand slam Champi
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Dips Against NBA, NHL Playoffs On 5/6

  08-05-2024 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE RAW viewership decreased on May 6, as the show was up against the NBA and NHL playoffs.Wrestlenomics (via SportsMediaWatch) reports that RAW averaged 1.619 million viewers on Monday. This number is down from last week, when RAW averaged 1.683 million viewers.In the 18 to 49 demographic, RAW averaged a 0.53 rating. This number is also down from last week (0.55 rating).RAW was up against the NBA and NHL playoffs on Monday. The Knicks vs. Pacers game averaged 4.254 million vie
  
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• Randy Orton: I Would Love To Wrestle Into My 50s

  08-05-2024 17:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton doesn’t intend on retiring from professional wrestling anytime soon.
  WWE Superstar Randy Orton recently spoke with Adam’s Apple. When asked about when he intends to retire, Orton surprisingly answered that he hopes he can wrestle into his 50s now, thanks to the spinal fusion surgery he underwent a year and a half ago.“If you were to ask me two years ago, I would have thought it would have been close to the end. But I had a spinal fusion a year and
  
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• Ric Flair Considers Lawsuit After Being Kicked Out Of Restaurant, Video Being Leaked

  08-05-2024 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair is not keeping quiet about his altercation in a restaurant earlier this week.As previously report, Flair warned his Twitter followers to stay away from Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza restaurant in Gainesville, Florida. He was allegedly asked to leave for taking too long in the bathroom, rousing suspicion with the staff.
  I Spent $1500 At @PiesanosSFP To Be Disrespected More Than I Ever Have In My Entire Life. After Taking 20 Pictures With Customers And Staff, I Was Asked T
  
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• Chris Jericho Adopted The Learning Tree Gimmick To Personify ‘The Teacher’ And Get Fans Mad At Him

  08-05-2024 16:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho says The Learning Tree character was a by-product of the fans turning on him in recent months.All Elite Wrestling‘s Chris Jericho was a recent guest on The Kevin Karius Show. When asked about his thought process behind his new “Learning Tree” character, Jericho said he started doing it a few weeks ago when he started reading the room that the fans of AEW have been turning on him as a character.“I just started doing this Lear
  
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• Max Caster: I Am A Veteran, I Am One Of The Most Popular Wrestlers In AEW, I Am A Locker Room Leader

  08-05-2024 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Max Caster certainly has a high opinion of himself and his place in the All Elite Wrestling locker room.The Acclaimed‘s Max Caster was a recent guest on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet. In the interview, Caster said he doesn’t give himself enough credit for being a veteran, a locker room leader, and one of the most popular wrestlers in the company.“I feel like I don’t give myself enough respect to say I am a veteran in wrestling,” Max
  
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