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• Eva Marie Pulled From Upcoming Appearance, Tribute to the Troops on NBC, Photos of Adam Pearce’s Final Indy Match

  25-12-2014 19:37
  Tribute to the Troops on NBC As a reminder, the one hour version of this year’s WWE Tribute to the Troops special will be airing on NBC this Saturday night. Eva Marie Pulled From Upcoming Appearance Total Divas star Eva Marie was originally advertised to appear at the Adventureland Store in the Voorhees Town Center […]
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• Update on Gail Kim’s TNA Status, How Old is WWE U.S. Champ Rusev?, Remembering Ultimate Warrior & Mae Young

  25-12-2014 19:31
  Update on Gail Kim’s TNA Status According to PWInsider.com, while Gail Kim has not signed a new longterm contract with TNA, she has agreed to work for the company on a per appearance basis, so you will likely see Kim on TNA TV when Impact debuts on Destination America. How Old is WWE U.S. Champ […]
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• Big Update on WWE Returning to Japan and Hideo Itami’s Japanese “Debut”, J Sports Now Airing NXT Broadcasts

  25-12-2014 19:08
  
  As we previously reported, WWE will be running live events in Japan in July of 2015, with shows in Tokyo on July 3rd and 4th. The events, which will take place at Sumo Hall, will be billed as the big Japanese market debut of Hideo Itami. In related news, with Hideo Itami now in WWE […]
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• Footage of Kevin Nash in Court Yesterday, Nash’s Lawyers Comment on His Arrest

  25-12-2014 19:04
  Kevin Nash’s attorney issued the following statement to the Daytona Beach News-Journal regarding Nash’s arrest yesterday under assault and battery charges: “It’s an unfortunate situation. They’re a good family. I’m hoping the State Attorney’s Office will receive my information and dismiss the charges. The kid was out of control, and the father was defending his […]
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• Happy Holidays From the Entire WrestleZone Staff!

  25-12-2014 18:26
  
  On behalf of the entire staff here at WZ, I would like to wish all of our readers a very healthy and happy holiday season. The updates on the site will be a bit slower today as I unwrap the multitude of sweaters I will eventually return, but the occasional attempts to avoid my family […]
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• Who Do WWE Stars Want to Kiss on New Year’s Eve?, Get Half Off NYC Impact Wrestling Tickets, X-Pac’s Message to HHH Critics

  25-12-2014 18:25
  X-Pac’s Message to HHH Critics During a recent appearance on The Kevin Gill Show, Sean Waltman had the following to say about Triple H’s critics: “For all these supposed big time, know it all fans that want to say ‘Oh, Triple H is burying this guy and that guy.’ Then why is it when you […]
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• Controversial Scene Reportedly Airing on Total Divas, Backstage Update on Del Rio’s ROH Debut & His PPV Plans, Rock Teases New Project

  25-12-2014 18:16
  Controversial Scene Reportedly Airing on Total Divas A scene will reportedly air on the upcoming season of Total Divas featuring the Divas partying and eating spiked brownies. The brownies are likely spiked with marijuana, and the scene also features the Divas drinking quite a bit of alcohol. It’s being noted within WWE that this type […]
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• Recent WWE Attendance Figures, Hideo Itami/WWE News, Flair

  25-12-2014 18:12
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – As noted late last night, WWE is scheduled to return to Japan for some live events in July of 2015. The company will be returning to Tokyo on July 3rd and July 4th for shows at the Sumo Hall, events that WWE is pushing as the big debut of NXT star Hideo Itami in the Japanese market. With Itami now in NXT, J Sports in Japan has been airing NXT television each week, and also aired the recent NXT Takeover: R Evolution event live. – TonightR
  
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• Backstage News On When CM Punk Will Make His UFC Debut

  25-12-2014 18:04
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter As noted in the past, CM Punk is expected to make his UFC debut in late 2015. There was some speculation that he would debut on the promotion’s big event in July, however most assume that it will be too early for Punk to actually fight at that point, and that his debut will come later in the year. On a related note, Punk is scheduled to host a live UFC Fight Club Q&A at the UFC 182 weigh-ins on January 2nd at the Marquee Ballroom at the MGM Gr
  
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• Backstage News On Alberto Del Rio To Bellator & ROH

  25-12-2014 18:04
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter As noted recently, there have been negotiations ongoing between Bellator MMA officials and former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio (aka Alberto El Patron). It appears that Del Rio will definitely be making a return to the MMA world, as there is apparently another MMA company that is bidding for his services as well. It’s expected that Del Rio will take the better money offer. As far as his upcoming work in Ring Of Honor, it’s being said that Del
  
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• Report: Morale Low in WWE Following Vince’s Austin Interview, Triple H Attempts to Revive Morale with Backstage Speech to Talent

  25-12-2014 18:00
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, while morale in WWE was already low to begin with, Vince McMahon’s appearance on Steve Austin’s podcast was said to lower morale even further. The backstage feeling is that Vince pretty much “crapped” on everyone in the locker room with the exception of The Shield members and Bray Wyatt. Vince […]
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• Kevin Nash Thanks Detention Center Staff, Big Update on CM Punk’s UFC Debut, News on Tonight’s NXT Broadcast

  25-12-2014 17:45
  News on Tonight’s NXT Broadcast Tonight’s edition of NXT on the WWE Network will look back at 2014. The show will feature the Charlotte vs Sasha Banks title feud and will also feature Ric Flair. Big Update on CM Punk’s UFC Debut The Wrestling Observer is reporting CM Punk’s first UFC fight is likely to […]
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• WWE’s Official Statement On Kevin Nash, + Nash Tweets

  25-12-2014 17:42
  
  As noted earlier this week, Kevin Nash was arrested and ultimately suspended by WWE after being arrested on Wednesday morning following a violent incident with his son. WWE issued the following statement: “Kevin Nash has not regularly performed for WWE since January 2004. He is currently under a non-wrestling ‘legends’ contract, which has been immediately suspended until this domestic dispute is resolved.” Kevin Nash’s attorney said the following to the Daytona Beac
  
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• A Controversial Drug-Related Scene Set For Total Divas?

  25-12-2014 17:41
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter The next season of WWE Total Divas, which premieres next month, is set to feature what is being described as a “very controversial scene.” The scene features some of the cast members of the show at a party eating spiked brownies, likely marijuana brownies, and drinking alcohol. It was noted from within the company that this is a complete contradiction in terms of how WWE wants to portray their talent. Additionally, if the brownies did have ma
  
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• Backstage Update – Adrian Neville’s WWE Future & Gimmick

  25-12-2014 17:41
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter As noted recently, WWE has been working on a new main roster gimmick for former NXT Champion Adrian Neville, one that is rumored to be inspired by the legendary cartoon character Mighty Mouse. There were said to be suggestions within WWE recently regarding the possibility of putting a mask on Neville and making him a full-on children’s character based on Mighty Mouse. The gimmick is apparently not set in stone yet, however after The Ascension, Nevi
  
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• Backstage Update on Why AJ Lee is Not Currently on WWE TV, Original Divas Title Plans & More

  25-12-2014 17:39
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, the reason why WWE Diva AJ Lee is not on TV is because she is currently dealing with some kind of injury. Lee had reportedly been working hurt so she could wrap up her Divas Title feud with Nikki Bella, and she is now off TV until sometime in 2015. […]
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• Backstage Update on Why AJ Lee is Not Currently on WWE TV, Original Divas Title Plans and More

  25-12-2014 17:39
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, the reason why WWE Diva AJ Lee is not on TV is because she is currently dealing with some kind of injury. Lee had reportedly been working hurt so she could wrap up her Divas Title feud with Nikki Bella, and she is now off TV until sometime in 2015. […]
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• Kevin Nash Comments on Yesterday’s Arrest

  25-12-2014 17:36
  Kevin Nash has posted the following on Twitter, reacting to his arrest, and the arrest of his son Tristen: To those that have given their love. The best gift I could receive. The pain of the last 24 hours will never be erased. — Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) December 25, 2014
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• Big Backstage Update on Creative Ideas for Adrian Neville’s Main Roster Gimmick

  25-12-2014 17:35
  
  As we recently reported, WWE is planning to bring Adrian Neville to the main roster in the near future, and there has been talk of debuting Neville with a Mighty-Mouse-esque gimmick. According to The Wrestling Observer, suggestions were made this week which included putting Neville in a mask and having him work a gimmick aimed […]
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• Mojo Rawley’s WWE Return?, Backstage Note On Corey Graves/NXT

  25-12-2014 17:27
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – For what it’s worth, WWE was well aware of Corey Graves’ concussion issues and began discussing him being in an announcer role late this past summer. Of course, they didn’t announce it until last week’s WWE NXT: Takeover R Evolution special. – WWE NXT Diva Dana Brooke, 30, will be competing under her real name of Ashley Sebera, at the Fitness International competition at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH on 3/6. She
  
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• VIDEOS: Kevin Nash In Court In Jail Jumpsuit, + The 911 Call

  25-12-2014 17:02
  
  Here is some raw video of Kevin Nash appearing in court yesterday: Also, here is a video of the news story that aired on WFTV in Orlando, FL: Did you know that former WWE, TNA, WCW and nWo member Kevin Nash has been married for nearly 25 years now?! If you’re interested, you can click here to view photos of Nash and his wife! Is she a hottie?! Let us know in the comments section below! 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Jim Ross w/ Hall, Nash & Cody Hall!!
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• Ambrose/Wyatt Street Fight, New WWE Network Content, More

  25-12-2014 17:00
  
  – WWE has uploaded lots of new RAW, SmackDown and Sunday Night Heat episodes from the Attitude era to the WWE Network. Several shows were also removed. – WWE is advertising a Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt street fight and Roman Reigns vs. Kane for the upcoming Chicago, IL live event. – WWE is advertising a John Cena & Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins vs. Kane match as well as a Dolph Ziggler vs. The Big Show match for the 12/27 WWE live event from the the Nassau Coliseum. 100% D
  
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• Breaking News: Kevin Nash Suspended From WWE

  25-12-2014 16:41
  
  The following is from TMZ.com: Wrestling superstar Kevin Nash has been suspended by the WWE in the wake of his violent, bloody arrest in Florida … TMZ has learned. We broke the story … 6’10″ Nash was popped after allegedly choke slamming his 6’5″ son Tristen during a domestic dispute. Now, the WWE tells us that while 55-year-old Nash has not performed “regularly” since 2004, his non-wrestling “legends” contract has been immediately susp
  
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• Merry Christmas From The Entire PW Staff!

  25-12-2014 14:59
  
  On behalf of everyone here on ProWrestling.com, I want to take this time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Hopefully you got everything you asked for and you’ll be able to spend some time with your families today. You guys have been awesome this past year with your continued support of the website and we can’t thank you enough for that. We owe all of our success to you. This has been an amazing year for us. In the 15+ years that we’ve been online, we’ve NEVER had a
  
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• Backstage News: AJ Lee Working Injured + Her WWE Future?

  25-12-2014 04:47
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter WWE Diva AJ Lee is currently out with an injury. According to a source, AJ has been working hurt but continued to work through it so she could finish her feud with Nikki Bella. There were plans several weeks ago to run a major injury angle to write her off TV but those plans were scrapped. Due to the injury angle being held off, Natalya and Naomi were moved into the Divas title contender spot. Naomi was originally set to win the WWE Divas title but that
  
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• Backstage News On WWE’s Return To Japan, Lesnar/RAW, Batista

  25-12-2014 04:46
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – Sports Illustrated named Dave Batista as their Best Athlete-Actor of 2014 for his portrayal as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy. – Despite the tour not drawing well last year, WWE will be running events on 7/3/15 and 7/4/15 at Sumo Hall in Tokyo. There are already some talents who are upset about being outside of the U.S on the July 4th holiday but that’s simply part of the job. For obvious reasons, the company is pushing
  
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• WWE Suspends Kevin Nash’s Legends Contract, Issues Statement on Nash’s Arrest

  25-12-2014 04:35
  Following Kevin Nash’s arrest under assault and battery charges, WWE issued the following statement: “Kevin Nash has not regularly performed for WWE since January 2004. He is currently under a non-wrestling ‘legends’ contract which has been immediately suspended until this domestic dispute is resolved.”
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• Brock Lesnar Headed Back To UFC?, Hulk Hogan/WWE Update, More

  25-12-2014 04:11
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – Hulk Hogan is currently booked for the 12/27 house show in Cincinnati, OH. As of now, WWE is expecte to announce a 2015 PPV in the city and that’s the reason Hogan is booked to be there. – As previously reported, WWE Diva Eva Marie is featured the cover of the current issue of Muscle & Fitness: Hers. – Although Brock Lesnar is no longer being advertised for the 1/19 RAW event in Dallas, TX, he is still set to appear. Althou
  
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• A Major Backstage Update On Morale In WWE Right Now

  25-12-2014 04:10
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter According to sources, backstage morale in WWE has been noticeably different after the recent Austin/McMahon podcast. The basic feeling is that McMahon buried almost everyone in the locker-room except for Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt. Sources report that McMahon see’s potential in those four guys but nobody else is currently on his radar. Dolph Ziggler (for now) may be the exception to that rule. The source reports that no
  
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• Chris Jericho’s WWE Return Revealed, Sonnen/Iron Sheik Podcast

  25-12-2014 01:56
  
  – As noted, former WWE Superstar The Boogeyman was backstage at Monday’s RAW in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Boogeyman appeared on a WWE App video with WWE announcer Tom Phillips where he sang his own version of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” You can check it out at WWE.com. – On his latest podcast, Chris Jericho confirmed that he will be working WWE’s next Madison Square Garden live event on February 27th, 2015. Speaking of Chris Jericho, we just posted a photo of h
  
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• Jim Ross Q&A – CM Punk, Rusev’s Future, Royal Rumble, More

  25-12-2014 01:55
  
  The following are highlights of a new website Q&A update by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross: On CM Punk: “Cash and creative strikes again and Punk isn’t the first nor will he be the last to leave a wrestling promotion in less than favorable circumstances. Sounded like Punk was burn out, banged up and needing a sabbatical. I’d say his wresting days are over.” On Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow at WrestleMania: “LT needed the money…Bam Bam was a great bookin
  
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• What Means More: The Rating or the Reaction?

  25-12-2014 01:14
  
  Roman Reigns popped a good rating on the most recent Monday Night Raw. His hour drew 3.91 million viewers. The prior hour did 3.63 million. The final hour did 3.35 million. The “Miracle on 34th Street” fight was a definite tune-out. Dean Ambrose was “lunatic fringe.” Now, he’s just fringe. Odd contrast: Even though Reigns upped the ante […]
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• Major Updates On Kevin Nash’s Arrest – A Wild Night?

  25-12-2014 00:16
  
  UPDATE x 3: According to TMZ, here are the latest details on the arrest of Kevin Nash. In regard to Nash’s arrest, he told the police that his son (Tristen) came home “wasted and belligerent” towards him and his wife. Nash then says that Tristen spit in his face and then elbow checked him. Nash then claims to have pinned Tristen to the ground, and that is when Tristen scratched his face. Tristen claims that Kevin was berating him over his relationship with his girlfriend and then “chokes
  
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• Kevin Nash Discusses Keeping In Touch With Triple H, HOF, More

  25-12-2014 00:14
  
  Credit: ABC News Prior to his arrest this morning, Kevin Nash spoke with ABC News to promote an upcoming Maryland Championship Wrestling event this weekend. Here are the highlights… On wrestling his first match in a year this coming weekend: “It will be nice to step in the ring and see what I still have left. I also enjoy seeing what the next generation has to offer and connecting with fans in an intimate setting at a venue like MCW.” On keeping in touch with Triple H: “Social media is h
  
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• PHOTO: The 2015 WWE ‘Fast Lane’ Pay-Per-View Poster

  25-12-2014 00:14
  
  Here is the first poster for the WWE Fast lane PPV, which is scheduled for February 22nd, 2015… 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): New **BIKINI** Shots Of Natalya! Is She HOT!?!!
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• VIDEO: The Miz Tries To Give Michael Cole ‘Acting Lessons’

  25-12-2014 00:13
  
  Here is this week’s sitdown interview with Michael Cole, where The Miz tries to teach Cole to act… 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Bella Twins At Various **YOUNG** Ages – LITTLE KIDS & TEENAGERS!!! WHOA!!!!
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• Jeff Jarrett Discusses AJ Styles’ ‘Styles Clash’ Finisher, GFW, More

  25-12-2014 00:12
  
  Credit: VOCNation.com Jeff Jarrett recently spoke about AJ Style using the Styles Clash and more. Here are the highlights… On whether AJ Styles should change his finisher, The Styles Clash: “I want to have all due respect to guys that have been injured but I’ve heard that and I just have to laugh. Actually, I laughed. This business, as Jim Ross says, ‘it ain’t ballet.’ But you need to learn how to protect yourself and if you can’t protect yourself, either A get out of the business
  
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• Scott D’Amore Discusses The Plans For GFW & Jim Ross, More

  25-12-2014 00:10
  
  Credit: VOCNation.com Scott D’Amore recently spoke about the big Wrestle Kingdom 9 event and more. Here are the highlights… On Wrestle Kingdom 9: “It was a career goal to be involved in an event at the Tokyo Dome. They’ve been doing it for 23 years now & there have been so many amazing moments that have happened in Tokyo Dome. Over here, WWE has always had Wrestlemania & it’s bounced all over the United States & even in Canada, but when it comes to NJPW wrestling &
  
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• The Latest ‘I’m With Spud’ Christian Special (Video), Meanie/ECW

  25-12-2014 00:09
  
  – The Blue Meanie has revealed that the DVD “ECW Unreleased Vol. 3″ will feature behind-the-scenes footage and never-before-seen footage from Rey Mysterio, Mick Foley, Stevie Richards, Raven, Shane Douglas and others. It arrives in April. Tonight's #RAW #MeanieExclusive is that #ECWVol3 has behind the scenes and never seen promos from #ECW 's strongest personalities @WDNcom — Brian Heffron (@BlueMeanieBWO) December 23, 2014 – Here is the latest episode of “I’m W
  
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• The Boogeyman Returns To WWE.com, NXT Update, & More

  25-12-2014 00:09
  
  – WWE.com has posted a new video of Tom Phillips with The Boogeyman, who has a few Christmas carols. Boogeyman was backstage at this week’s RAW, presumably for this video. – Advertisements for this week’s NXT lists new matches. However, the official NXT account claims the show will be a look back at 2014. 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Check Out Vanessa Hudgens’ Booty! **MUST-SEE-ASS**!!!
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• Mark Andrews Discusses British Boot Camp, TNA’s New TV Deal

  25-12-2014 00:08
  
  Credit: UK Mirror TNA’s Mark Andrews recently spoke about winning British Boot Camp 2 and more. Here are the highlights… On winning the second season of British Boot Camp: “I was like, ‘Oh s***…I’m in the top three! This is going to be really great for Rampage of Kay Lee, this will be awesome for them’…and then they were like, ‘You won!’ I was like, ‘s***…that happened really fast’. On being on a major platform like Destination America: “To get an opportunity like tha
  
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• Where You Can Watch Pro Wrestling Syndicate’s TV Show

  25-12-2014 00:07
  
  Pro Wrestling Syndicate posted the following on Facebook, showing where you can watch their new TV show starting on January 3rd… Post by Pro Wrestling Syndicate. 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Rihanna w/out Makeup In PINK BIKINI!!!
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