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• Daniel Bryan to Miss Extreme Rules Title Defense? Lucha Dragons In Line For Tag Team Title Shot

  15-04-2015 23:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bryan Off Extreme Rules? While we are still awaiting news on Daniel Bryan’s health, after being pulled from the ongoing European tour, the Intercontinental Champion’s status for WWE Extreme Rules is now in question. Bryan was to defend the title against former champion Bad News Barrett at the pay-per-view, set to take place on April 26 […]
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• BREAKING NEWS: Veteran Talent & 6-Year Announcer Parts Ways w/ TNA Wrestling

  15-04-2015 23:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Moments ago, TNA head of talent relations John Gaburick confirmed via Twitter that 6-year TNA color announcer and ECW legend Tazz is no longer with the company.   After 5+ years TNA & Taz have mutually decided to part ways. A champ in the ring & on the mic, we wish him nothing but success! @OfficialTAZ — John […]
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• WWE European Tour Results (4/15): Hamburg, Germany; Orton vs. Rollins, Cena Cheered Against Rusev, Naomi Works Heel

  15-04-2015 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Live Event ResultsHamburg, Germany April 15, 2015 Thanks to Chrizn of wrestling-infos.de for sending in live results from today’s WWE European tour stop in Hamburg, Germany.  1. Dean Ambrose def. Luke Harper.  2. The Prime Time Players def. Curtis Axel & Heath Slater.  3. Stardust def. Goldust.  4. The Lucha Dragons def. The Ascension. Sin Cara […]
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• Member of Comedy Group Who Rushed the Ring at SD! Posts Cena Parody Photo, Mick Foley Confirms WWE Network Comedy Special

  15-04-2015 21:29 via wrestlezone.com
  Member of Comedy Group Who Rushed the Ring at SD! Posts Cena Parody Photo As noted, the fans who rushed the ring at the Smackdown tapings last night in London were members of a comedy group called Trollstation. One of the members of the group, Ashley Inkz, posted the following parody photo on Twitter: Glenford […]
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• Smith, Mango and Bisek among guests on Takedown Radio April 18

  15-04-2015 21:03
  
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• WWE Issues Statement Confirming Daniel Bryan’s European Tour Status

  15-04-2015 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Daniel Bryan appeared to have been pulled from the current WWE European tour as he is no longer being advertised for the remainder of the tour. Following a match taped for Smackdown last night, in which Bryan teamed with John Cena, WWE issued the following statement to PWInsider.com regarding Bryan’s status: “Daniel Bryan […]
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• Official Lucha Underground Preview for Tonight: Trios Title Match Final Round, Team Cuerno vs Team Puma, Drago and More

  15-04-2015 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following Lucha Underground preview has been issued: As always, WZ will be providing a Wrestle Watch page for fans to chat live about tonight’s show, beginning at 7:30pm EST! THE ‘BEST OF FIVE’ SERIES COMES TO AN END IN THE LATEST EPISODE OF ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’ PREMIERING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON […]
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• Two New NXT Recruits Talk Looking Up to Cena & The Rock, William Regal on Y2J Podcast, Mick Foley Thanks Barrett

  15-04-2015 19:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  William Regal on Y2J Podcast William Regal will be Chris Jericho’s guest on “Talk Is Jericho” podcast this Friday. Two New NXT Recruits Talk Looking Up to Cena & The Rock Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald recently interviewed Kenneth Crawford and Thomas Kingdon, two of the 11 new NXT recruits announced by WWE this […]
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• WZ Photo Gallery of the Week: #1 Contender for the WWE Intercontinental Title Bad News Barrett

  15-04-2015 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  Be sure to check out all of WZ’s weekly photo galleries, including images of John Cena, Chris Jericho, Batista, The Bella Twins and more by clicking here!
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• Paige Comments on Her WWE Status, Josh Mathews Previews This Week’s Impact, Preview Zayn vs Rhyno on NXT Tonight (Videos)

  15-04-2015 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  Paige Comments on Her WWE Status After WWE.com posted a story line update noting Paige will be out of action until further notice, following the Raw attack from Naomi, Paige posted the following update: I’ll be back, stronger than ever. @WWE Thanks for the support. — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) April 15, 2015 Josh Mathews Previews This […]
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• Paige Comments on Her WWE Status, Josh Mathews Preview This Week’s Impact, Preview Zayn vs Rhyno on NXT Tonight (Videos)

  15-04-2015 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  Paige Comments on Her WWE Status After WWE.com posted a story line update noting Paige will be out of action until further notice, following the Raw attack from Naomi, Paige posted the following update: I’ll be back, stronger than ever. @WWE Thanks for the support. — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) April 15, 2015 Josh Mathews Preview This […]
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• Back to the Chicken Farm / Thoughts on Reigns Family Reaction to WrestleMania

  15-04-2015 18:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Back to the Chicken Farm If The Briscoes turned down WWE because ROH made a better offer, it reignites the question: What is WWE paying its performers? WWE appears to be run via the Jerry Jarrett/Jerry Lawler Memphis model, in which profit is determined before revenue rolls in. The promotion takes its preordained cut, and […]
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• Roman Reigns Talks Aftermath of Big Show’s Raw Attack, What He Proved at WrestleMania 31, “Suplex City” & More (Video)

  15-04-2015 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  Roman Reigns is once again the guest on this week’s sit down interview with Michael Cole, and the following are some interview highlights: With regards to WrestleMania 31, Reigns says the fight with Brock Lesnar made him a different person, and was the biggest fight of his life. Reigns says Lesnar definitely took him to […]
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• Bad News Barrett Talks WWE Talent Preferring the UK Crowd, Calling Out Wayne Rooney, WWE Having an English Champ & More

  15-04-2015 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  #1 Contender to the Intercontinental Title Bad News Barrett recently spoke with TheFA.com to promote the current WWE European tour, and below are some interview highlights: WWE Talents Preferring to Wrestle In Front of UK Crowds: “It’s been a hectic schedule but I always love coming back home. I’ve been at shows in Nottingham, Leeds, […]
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• Jeff Hardy & RVD Suffer Minor Injuries, Update on Neville/WWE European Tour, News on WrestleMania 31 DVD Content

  15-04-2015 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  Jeff Hardy & RVD Suffer Minor Injuries According to The Wrestling Observer, TNA star Jeff Hardy suffered a dislocated finger on March 28th during his tag team Extreme Rules match with Matt Hardy against Rob Van Dam and Sabu at WrestleCon. Additionally, RVD was busted open in the match after taking a ladder shot. News on WrestleMania 31 DVD Content According […]
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• Big Update: Daniel Bryan Appears to Have Been Pulled from the Remainder of the WWE European Tour

  15-04-2015 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Although WWE has not made an official announcement, Daniel Bryan has been pulled from all advertisements for the remainder of the current WWE European tour. As we reported yesterday, Dave Meltzer noted on the most recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that Daniel Bryan has been working hurt, and continues to struggle with health issues […]
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• Update: Ring of Honor Announces the Future of The Briscoe Brothers, Briscoes Comment (Video)

  15-04-2015 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor has issued the following: Briscoes Stay Home in ROH – Jay & Mark Sign new 2 Year Contracts! The Briscoe Brothers have been with Ring of Honor “since day one,” and now, ROH can confirm that the Briscoes are here to stay! Jay and Mark have nearly thirty years of combined experience between the […]
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• WWE Five Things Presents Matches That Actually Happened (VIDEO), WWE Acknowledges The IWC?

  15-04-2015 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Acknowledges The IWC WWE has mentioned the group of internet fans, collectively known as the ‘IWC’, in their RAW review, albeit under a different name.  WWE rebranded the group as the “Internet Sports-Entertainment Community” in their recap, featured on the WWE.com and USA Network website. The term appeared in the following passage:  “…The two […]
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• Important Reminder For Wrestling Fans Today

  15-04-2015 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pay Your Taxes!
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• Ricky Steamboat Talks Booker T & Reality Of Wrestling, ROW Night Of Champions Highlights (VIDEO)

  15-04-2015 16:41 via wrestlezone.com
  Ricky Steamboat Talks Booker T WWE Legend & former NXT trainer Ricky Steamboat weighs in on Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling and evaluates some of the big talent coming out of ROW. Filmed exclusively by Title Match Wrestling at Saturday’s Night of Legends event.  Reality Of Wrestling Highlights Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling hosted their Night […]
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• Former WCW and WWE Star Tracy Smothers Talks Not Catching On Better in WWE, Working Through Severe Injuries and More

  15-04-2015 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  Tracy Smothers appeared on the IN THE ROOM podcast this past Tuesday, April 14, 2015 with Brady Hicks and former WCW wrestler The Stro. This show can be downloaded at both vocnation.com and thebradyhicks.com. Check it out as the self-professed “utility guy” talks riling up southern crowds, having fun as a Full Blooded Italian in […]
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• Ricky Steamboat Confirms Son’s In-Ring Future‏ (Video), Dana Brooke Making Her NXT Debut Tonight

  15-04-2015 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dana Brooke Making NXT Debut Tonight’s episode of NXT on WWE Network features the televised in-ring debut of new NXT star Dana Brooke.  The match was taped during the February TV tapings at Full Sail University; Brooke competes against “Blue Pants” (Leva Bates) on the show.  Ricky Steamboat Confirms Son’s In-Ring Future WWE Hall of […]
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• Update On Ring Of Honor Talent On New Japan Shows, Impact Wrestling Stars Talk Tag Team Gold (Videos)

  15-04-2015 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring Of Honor Talent On New Japan Shows Dave Meltzer mentioned on the Wrestling Observer Radio show that we may see more Ring Of Honor stars on the upcoming New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 Climax events. The G1 tournament, scheduled for laster this summer, may see new IWGP Tag Team Champions The Kingdom, Matt Taven and Mike […]
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• WWE Games Announcement Teased For Tomorrow, WWE Superstar Filming Scenes Next Month, New Ultimate Warrior Merchandise

  15-04-2015 15:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Games Announcement WWE Games is teasing a big announcement to be revealed tomorrow. They didn’t give any details on what it might be about, but it is speculated it will have something to do with the WWE 2K16 game.  Ultimate Warrior WWE Shop has released new Ultimate Warrior championship replicas; the new releases are […]
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• Tommy Dreamer Talks House Of Hardcore In Toronto, Teases ‘Historic’ Announcement For Fans Later Today

  15-04-2015 15:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  ECW original and House of Hardcore owner Tommy Dreamer recently talked to the Toronto Sun while promoting his upcoming HOH IX show in July. Dreamer talks about how they chose Toronto as a location, what one of his shows entails, and more. You can read a few excerpts below:  Tommy Dreamer Talks House Of Hardcore In […]
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• Roman Reigns Wrestles SD! Dark Match, More on WWE Using 3D Technology, Special Olympics at SD!

  15-04-2015 06:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roman Reigns Wrestles SD! Dark Match After the WWE Smackdown tapings today in London, the dark match main event saw Roman Reigns defeat Big Show. Reigns did not appear on the Smackdown tapings as he was selling the beatdown from Big Show on Raw this week. More on WWE Using 3D Technology As noted, WWE […]
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• More Details on Why Bobby Heenan Needed Surgery Today, JR in Talks to Air One-Man Show on the WWE Network

  15-04-2015 06:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More Details on Why Bobby Heenan Needed Surgery As noted, “Mean” Gene Okerlund revealed on Twitter today that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan underwent successful surgery. According to the Facebook page of T-Mart Promotions, Heenan’s wife notified them that he fell last night and that is why he needed surgery. Heenan subsequently had to […]
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• WWE European Tour Results (4/14): Bournemouth, England; Orton vs. Rollins

  15-04-2015 06:00 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Live Event ResultsApril 14, 2015Bournemouth, England 1. Ryback def. Kane.  2. Prime Time Players def. Curtis Axel & Heath Slater.  3. Stardust def. Goldust. This was a great match with lots of “Cody” chants. Stardust got the cheap win using the ropes, and Goldust cut a post-match promo thanking the fans.  4. Dean Ambrose def. […]
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• More Backstage Details on Ronda Rousey’s WWE Future, How The Rock Helped UFC Negotiations, Likelihood of Rousey Wrestling & More

  15-04-2015 05:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE now feels like Ronda Rousey is “part of the family” since she appeared at WrestleMania 31, and officials fully expect her to return to the company at some point to do business again. As for UFC President Dana White “signing off” on Rousey’s appearance at ‘Mania, The Rock was said to […]
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• Steve Austin on John Cena Gimmick Infringement, Vince McMahon Remembers Ultimate Warrior (VIDEO)

  15-04-2015 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Austin on Cena’s “Stunner” This week’s episode of The Steve Austin Show featured Mark Bell, founder of Super Training Gym, and his brother Chris who is a documentary filmmaker. The trio discussed WrestleMania 31, all their favorite (and least favorite) matches, but more.  One of the highlights of the show, Austin made them watch a video […]
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• UK Comedians Take Credit for WWE Smackdown “Invasion”; Footage of Them Jumping the Barricade at Today’s Smackdown Taping

  15-04-2015 01:36 via wrestlezone.com
   This afternoon we reported that several fans had jumped the barricade and messed around in the ring while John Cena, Daniel Bryan and the WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Tyson Kidd prepared for their main event match. It appears the culprits were UK comedians Axel Blake and Ashley Inkz.  The two have not exactly […]
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• UK Comedians Take Credit for Smackdown “Invasion”; Footage of Them Jumping the Barricade at Today’s Smackdown Taping

  15-04-2015 01:36 via wrestlezone.com
   This afternoon we reported that several fans had jumped the barricade and messed around in the ring while John Cena, Daniel Bryan and the WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Tyson Kidd prepared for their main event match. It appears the culprits were UK comedians Axel Blake and Ashley Inkz.  The two have not exactly […]
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• 4/13 WWE RAW Viewership; How Bad Did the Taped Episode Hurt the Numbers?

  15-04-2015 00:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This week’s episode of WWE RAW dropped over 300,000 viewers this week for the annual pre-tapped episode from London, England.  Hour 1: 3,686,000Hour 2: 3,786,000Hour 3: 3,525,000 Average: 3,666,000  The 7.5% drop in viewership was not unexpected. RAW loses numbers every year for the UK episode, although this week’s show was slightly lower than it […]
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• 4/13 WWE RAW Viewership; How Bad Did the Taped Episode Hurt Numbers?

  15-04-2015 00:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This week’s episode of WWE RAW dropped over 300,000 viewers this week for the annual pre-tapped episode from London, England.  Hour 1: 3,686,000Hour 2: 3,786,000Hour 3: 3,525,000 Average: 3,666,000  The 7.5% drop in viewership was not unexpected. RAW loses numbers every year for the UK episode, although this week’s show was slightly lower than it […]
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• Fans Rush the Ring at Today’s Smackdown Taping, WWE Diva Returns to Action, Top 10 WWE RAW Moments (VIDEO)

  15-04-2015 00:33 via wrestlezone.com
  Fans Rush the Ring at Smackdown A group of fans rushed the ring tonight at the WWE Smackdown taping in London. It happened during the main event, after the participants had all made their entrances but before any of the action had started. One of them performed the Rock Bottom to another before leaving the […]
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• Two New Matches Added to WWE Extreme Rules, Updated Card *SPOILERS*

  15-04-2015 00:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Two more matches were announced for this month’s WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view at this afternoon’s Smackdown television taping.  Roman Reigns and Big Show will (hopefully) wrap up their feud that dates all the way back to the Royal Rumble. Show has asked The Authority to grant him a Last Man Standing match. Dolph Ziggler and […]
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