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• Major Breaking News: AJ Lee Retires From In-Ring Competition, WWE Issues Statement

  03-04-2015 23:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE just issued the following statement, announcing former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee is officially retiring from WWE and active in-ring competition: BREAKING: AJ Lee (April Mendez) has decided to retire from in-ring competition with WWE. We wish AJ the very best. — WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2015
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• Updated: Justin Roberts Talks Connor Michalek Being Inducted Into WWE HOF, Says Induction Was Strategic; WWE Issues Statement On Roberts’ Comments

  03-04-2015 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts posted a new detailed blog entry on Medium.com, and shared his thoughts about Connor Michalek’s WWE Hall of Fame induction, the motivation behind it, how WWE may have changed things for their favor, some of his memories of meeting Connor, and more. You can read a few excerpts below:  […]
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• Updated: Justin Roberts Talks Connor Michalek Being Inducted Into WWE HOF, Says HOF Induction Was Strategic; WWE Issues Statement On Roberts’ Comments

  03-04-2015 21:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts posted a new detailed blog entry on Medium.com, and shared his thoughts about Connor Michalek’s WWE Hall of Fame induction, the motivation behind it, how WWE may have changed things for their favor, some of his memories of meeting Connor, and more. You can read a few excerpts below:  […]
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• Press Release: The Rebellion Network Wrestling Podcast Coming To WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago‏

  03-04-2015 21:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following released has been issued, announcing The Rebellion Network’s new slot on Chicago radio for their pro wrestling podcast:  The Rebellion Network is proud to announce a championship sized partnership with Lumpen Radio. The two will be working together to bring TRN’s pro wrestling podcast, TRN Wrestling, to WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago. Currently you can subscribe to TRN Wrestling via iTunes & Stitcher as a podcast. This Summer TRN Wrestling will […]
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• The Rock Conducting ‘Furious’ Q&A, New WWE Entrance Videos For Several Superstars (Video)

  03-04-2015 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Rock Q&A Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson noted he will be conducting a Twitter question and answer session later this afternoon. Fans can participate starting at 4p.m. EST / 1 p.m. PST by using the hashtag #AskFurious7.  New WWE Entrance Videos WWE recently uploaded the following videos to their YouTube account, featuring new entrance videos […]
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• Rowdy Roddy Piper Talks CM Punk Signing With UFC; Says Punk Leaving WWE Money Shows “What A Man Is Made Of”

  03-04-2015 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
    WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper recently spoke with MMAJunkie.com before Wrestlemania 31, and during the interview Piper commented on CM Punk signing with UFC.   Roddy Piper Talks CM Punk entering MMA: “I didn’t know that he was proficient in martial arts before that. Then I saw him with one of the Gracies –he did […]
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• Sting Appearing At Houston Comicpalooza, Magnus And Bram Talk Falls Count Anywhere (VIDEO)

  03-04-2015 19:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sting Appearing At Houston Comicpalooza Following the announcement that he would be one of five stars appearing with WWE at Comic Con Philadelphia, “The Vigilante” Sting has been added to the Houston Comicpalooza. This event takes place from May 22nd through the 25th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Other notable names […]
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• Wade Barrett Confirms New Film Role; WWE Enters Two Picture Deal With British Production Company, Details & Synopsis For Both Films

  03-04-2015 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Variety is reporting a new partnership between WWE Studios and the British production-financing company Richwater Films, highlighted by a new two-film deal. WWE Superstar ‘Bad News’ Barrett will star in “Eliminators,” which follows “a former U.S. federal agent who must abandon the witness protection program and come out of hiding after his London home is mistakenly invaded — […]
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• Larry Zbyszko Hall Of Fame Speech ‘Lost’, Update On This Year’s TNA Hall Of Fame Induction

  03-04-2015 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Larry Zbyszko Hall Of Fame Speech Source: PWInsider.com  According to reports, new WWE Hall Of Fame inductee Larry Zbyszko apparently lost the induction speech he had written for last Saturday night’s ceremony. It said “The Living Legend” lost the written speech in a bag left behind in a taxi the previous day. Zbyszko ended up […]
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• Sami Zayn Returns To Action, Hulk Hogan, Renee Young and Jimmy Hart Appear With WWE at SXSW Festival (VIDEO)

  03-04-2015 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sami Zayn Returns To Action NXT star Sami Zayn returned to in-ring competition at last night’s NXT live event at the University Area CDC Gymnasium in Tampa, Florida.  Sami defeated Baron Corbin, who was working the match as a heel. NXT Champion Kevin Owens also made an appearance at the conclusion, stemming from Sami’s challenge on Wednesday night’s […]
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• Why Seth Rollins As Champion Is Right Decision But How Long Does He Hold It?, WWE Mad At HOF Speeches

  03-04-2015 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  The first segment in the WrestleMania hangover episode takes a look at few hot topics to start and then the main conversation. John Cena and Daniel Bryan as mid-card title holders is discussed by both Justin LaBar and Josh Isenberg. The WWE being mad at the Hall of Fame speeches is addressed by LaBar. Brian […]
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• WWE Confirms NXT Star Departure, CMT Confirms New Season Of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, Announces Air Date And Synopsis

  03-04-2015 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Confirms NXT Star Departure We reported NXT star CJ Parker, real name Joe Robinson, had asked for his release and had it granted by WWE during Wrestlemania weekend. WWE.com confirmed this news, posted the following statement: “WWE has come to terms on the release of NXT Superstar CJ Parker, as of today, April 3, […]
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• Top 10 WWE Smackdown Moments (Video), Bray Wyatt Injury Update; How Severe Was His Injury At Wrestlemania 31, Were Match Changes Discussed?

  03-04-2015 17:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bray Wyatt Injury Update Eventhough Bray Wyatt worked Wrestlemania 31 with a sprained ankle, there was never any discussions to change the match or to pull Bray from competing in his match against The Undertaker.  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported Bray was in so much pain due to the injury that his ankle was in a cast […]
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• Justin Roberts Talks Connor Michalek Being Inducted Into WWE HOF, Says HOF Induction Was Strategy, How The Company Changed The Actual Story To Their Benefit

  03-04-2015 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts posted a new detailed blog entry on Medium.com, and shared his thoughts about Connor Michalek’s WWE Hall of Fame induction, the motivation behind it, how WWE may have changed things for their favor, some of his memories of meeting Connor, and more. You can read a few excerpts below:  […]
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown “Sheamus Could Be Huge”

  03-04-2015 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Naomi defeated Natalya Natalya and Naomi put on a pretty solid match. I felt like Naomi was pacing the match with her speed and agility, while Nattie was able to slow it down with trying to lock in the Sharpshooter. An inverted DDT after a reversal gives Naomi the win. Naomi is talented in the […]
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• WWE Superstars To Appear At Comic Con Philadelphia, Sting Making Rare Appearance, Meet And Greet Details And Superstar Schedule

  03-04-2015 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following information, promoting the five WWE Superstars that will appear at the  Comic Con Philadelphia show this May, including Sting, who will be making a rare live appearance:  PHILADELPHIA — Five popular WWE Superstars and Divas will be in attendance at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia when Sting, Roman Reigns, Dolph Ziggler, Randy […]
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• Update On NXT Show At ECW Arena In Philly, Note For WWE Viewers In Australia

  03-04-2015 15:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Show At ECW Arena We previously reported that WWE was now looking at bigger venues in Philadelphia to run a few NXT shows later this spring.  Rob Feinstein of RF Video recently posted the following update to his Facebook page, confirming reports that WWE will not be running NXT shows at the former ECW […]
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• Grantland Reviews Wrestlemania (Audio), WWE Title Match Update; Who Might Face Rollins At Extreme Rules?

  03-04-2015 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Grantland Reviews Wrestlemania  The latest episode of Grantland’s Cheap Heat podcast reviews this past Sunday’s WWE Wrestlemania 31 show, and takes a look at ahead at next year’s Wrestlemania 32 in Arlington, Texas. Click here to listen to the podcast.  WWE Title Match Update As mentioned in our live coverage of last night’s episode of […]
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• Magnus Talks TNA Expansion Into UK, Tag Team w/ Samoa Joe & Doug Williams, Future of Impact Wrestling — Wrestlezone Exclusive

  03-04-2015 11:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On January 31, 2015 the stars of Impact Wrestling stepped into Wembley Arena in London to greet over 4,500 die-hard professional wrestling fans assembled there. For most of the roster this was a rare opportunity to perform their craft in front of one of the most responsive, electric crowds in the world. But for the 28-year-old Magnus, a former […]
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• Daniel Bryan Pitches WWE vs NJPW Match Idea, Talks Facing Itami, Foley Critical of Sheamus’ New Gimmick, Rock Beats Fallon

  03-04-2015 05:03 via wrestlezone.com
  Foley Critical of Sheamus’ New Gimmick Mick Foley commented on Sheamus’ Smackdown match tonight by Tweeting the following: .@WWESheamus reminding @WWEDanielBryan & @WWEUniverse just how physical his style is. Hope he loses the “fella” & gimmicky character traits. — Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) April 3, 2015 Rock Beats Fallon The Rock defeated Jimmy Fallon on the […]
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• Details on Brock Lesnar Angle Teased for Next Week’s Raw, Goldust Teases Tough Enough Involvement, Goldust vs Stardust

  03-04-2015 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Details on Brock Lesnar Angle Teased for Next Week’s Raw WWE is teasing Stephanie McMahon will be revealing the terms of Brock Lesnar’s WWE suspension on Raw next Monday night. Stephanie announced this week on Raw that Lesnar is indefinitely suspended from WWE. As we reported earlier today, the current WWE plan is to keep […]
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• Roman Reigns Talks Needing 30 More Seconds to Defeat Lesnar, Naomi Eyeing the Divas Title, Cena Grants Another Wish

  03-04-2015 04:36 via wrestlezone.com
  Cena Grants Another Wish John Cena granted another wish before the WWE Smackdown tapings in Fresno this week, and you can check out a photo below: #USChampion @JohnCena recently met with 7-year old Giovanni from @MakeAWish in Fresno, CA: http://t.co/xHcvgW9qxG pic.twitter.com/XR8mVPWw6V — WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2015 Naomi Eyeing the Divas Title WWE Diva Naomi […]
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• Reigns Talks Needing 30 More Seconds to Defeat Lesnar, Naomi Has Her Sights Set on the Divas Title, Cena Grants Another Wish

  03-04-2015 04:36 via wrestlezone.com
  Cena Grants Another Wish John Cena granted another wish before the WWE Smackdown tapings in Fresno this week, and you can check out a photo below: #USChampion @JohnCena recently met with 7-year old Giovanni from @MakeAWish in Fresno, CA: http://t.co/xHcvgW9qxG pic.twitter.com/XR8mVPWw6V — WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2015 Naomi Eyeing the Divas Title WWE Diva Naomi […]
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• Footage of Daniel Bryan Getting Stitches After SD!, WWE Scrapping NXT at the ECW Arena?, Update on NXT Potentially Battling ROH

  03-04-2015 04:25 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Scrapping NXT at the ECW Arena? A few weeks ago, we noted WWE was considering running NXT live events at the old ECW Arena in Philadelphia. In an update to that story, The Wrestling Observer is reporting WWE is no longer considering the venue, as the company wants to run bigger arena like Philadelphia’s […]
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• Update on John Cena’s Future U.S. Title Defenses, Title Match Set for Extreme Rules, Another Top PPV Match Teased

  03-04-2015 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update on John Cena’s Future U.S. Title Defenses For those of you who missed Smackdown tonight, John Cena announced he will continue to issue open challenges for the U.S. Title every week, as he began on Raw this week. WWE Extreme Rules News In related news, WWE announced John Cena vs Rusev for the U.S. […]
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• WWE Smackdown Results (4/2) – Orton vs Big Show, Cena Lays Down Open Challenge, Sheamus vs Daniel Bryan!

  03-04-2015 04:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Share your thoughts on tonight’s show in the Disqus section below by using the #wrestlezone hashtag. If you’re on Twitter, use #wrestlezone to voice your thoughts on tonight’s show, and we want you to share our exclusive coverage page by using the social media buttons below! Tweet  WWE Smackdown ResultsApril 2nd 2015Report by Bill Pritchard for Wrestlezone.com  Seth Rollins comes out with the […]
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• Samoa Joe Says He Wants to Face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, Update on Ziggler’s Injury Status, Tough Enough on the Network

  03-04-2015 01:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update on Ziggler’s Injury Status According to F4WOnline.com, Dolph Ziggler being “unable to compete” on Smackdown tonight is part of the storyline from Monday night, and Ziggler is not legitimately injured. Samoa Joe Says He Wants to Face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania During a surprise appearance at one of Jim Ross’ one-man shows during WrestleMania […]
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• My Weekend with The Macho Man, Did Savage Truly Dislike Hogan?

  03-04-2015 01:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This is how much of a mark I was for Randy Savage – on the day my first son, William (now 27), was born, I had front row seats to see Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat battle it out for the Intercontinental Championship against the “Macho Man” Randy Savage, at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, […]
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• WWE Criticized For Raw Angle, Listen to Sheamus’ New Entrance Music Debuting on SD!, Lesnar & Sting’s ‘Mania Lockeroom Mates

  03-04-2015 00:49 via wrestlezone.com
  Source: The Wrestling Observer WWE Criticized For Raw Angle As Mike Killam pointed out in a report you can check out at this link, the Michael Cole angle done on Raw this week, was oddly similar to how Perro Aguayo, Jr died in real life just a few weeks ago. There was reportedly a lot […]
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• WWE Criticized For Raw Angle, Listen to Sheamus’ New Entrance Music Debuting on SD!, Brock Lesnar’s ‘Mania Lockeroom Mate

  03-04-2015 00:49 via wrestlezone.com
  Source: The Wrestling Observer WWE Criticized For Raw Angle As Mike Killam pointed out in a report you can check out at this link, the Michael Cole angle done on Raw this week, was oddly similar to how Perro Aguayo, Jr died in real life just a few weeks ago. There was reportedly a lot […]
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• Report: Sheamus Being Accused of Working Recklessly in Tonight’s Smackdown Match (Minor Spoiler)

  03-04-2015 00:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Sheamus will be facing Daniel Bryan in an non-title match on tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown. According to The Wrestling Observer, some people backstage in WWE are accusing Sheamus of working recklessly in the match, and not protecting Bryan enough. While it’s possible the injury could have come from Bad News Barrett, Bryan […]
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• Report: Sheamus Being Accused of Working Recklessly in Tonight’s SD! Match, Bryan Receives Stitches (Minor Spoiler)

  03-04-2015 00:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Sheamus will be facing Daniel Bryan in an non-title match on tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown. According to The Wrestling Observer, some people backstage in WWE are accusing Sheamus of working recklessly in the match, and not protecting Bryan enough. While it’s possible the injury could have come from Bad News Barrett, Bryan […]
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• Dolph Ziggler Possibly Injured, WWE Working on New Title Belt Design, WCW Reunion at DDP Performance Center (Photo)

  03-04-2015 00:34 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Working on New Title Belt Design In what could be a sign that John Cena will be having a lengthy U.S. Title run, PWInsider.com reports WWE has discussed designing a new U.S. Title belt for Cena. Artwork for the new title design is reportedly already in the works. WCW Reunion at DDP Performance Center […]
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