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• House of Hardcore Signs Major TV Deal With Fight Network, Broadcasts to Begin 5/12, Tommy Dreamer Comments & More

  16-04-2015 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release has been issued: Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, today announced a global programming deal with professional wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer’s promotion  House of Hardcore. Fight Network will televise eight one-hour shows featuring highlights from all the House of Hardcore events […]
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• Shawn Michaels Says WWE Wants Him to Wrestle at WrestleMania 32, Reveals Why He Turned Down an Offer to Join the WWE Creative Team & More

  16-04-2015 22:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shawn Michaels was the special guest on this week’s edition of “The Ross Report,” hosted by Jim Ross, and the subject of WWE wanting Michaels to return to the company in an in-ring capacity came up. When asked by JR if WWE might try to get guys like him and Steve Austin to appear at […]
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• Shawn Michaels Says WWE Wants Him to Wrestle at WrestleMania 32, Reveals Why He Turned Down a Creative Team Offer & More

  16-04-2015 22:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shawn Michaels was the special guest on this week’s edition of “The Ross Report,” hosted by Jim Ross, and the subject of WWE wanting Michaels to return to the company in an in-ring capacity came up. When asked by JR if WWE might try to get guys like him and Steve Austin to appear at […]
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• Presenting the Great Twitter War of 2015: Kevin Owens vs. Alex Riley

  16-04-2015 21:37 via wrestlezone.com
  Following their big singles match on WWE NXT last month – featuring the greatest post-match stomp in the history of pro wrestling – NXT Champion Kevin Owens and Alex Riley have engaged in the great Twitter war of our time.  Check out just a few of the excellent exchanges between the two, then cast your vote at […]
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• Issues Between TNA Wrestling & Destination America: Why Content Has Been Pulled, Creative Differences & More

  16-04-2015 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  There has been a lot of talk recently about TNA programming being pulled from Destination America, and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported that the “honeymoon” phase of their relationship is definitely over. As we’ve noted, the network cancelled all extra programming including the “Greatest Matches” series, and the one hour “Unlocked” replay has been […]
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• Update: TNA Once Again in Talks with AAA, How This Might Hurt Jeff Jarrett, Mysterio, Del Rio & Sin Cara Teaming Up

  16-04-2015 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  According to The Wrestling Observer, TNA is once again in talks with AAA in Mexico, and TNA’s hope is the company can send a trio of wrestlers to participate in AAA’s upcoming Lucha Libre World Cup Trios tournament taking place in late May. If TNA can successfully send a team to the tournament, this might […]
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• UFC Champion Cain Velasquez Talks a Possible Pro Wrestling Career, Ronda Rousey’s Star Power, His Upcoming Fight and More

  16-04-2015 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez (14-1) says never rule out a shot at professional wrestling after his mixed martial arts career. Velasquez returns to the octagon against interim heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum (19-5-1) on June 13 in Mexico City part of the UFC 188 pay-per-view. In an interview with The Roman Show, Velasquez noted Ronda Rousey’s star power and spoke about […]
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• Details on Jay & Mark Briscoe Re-Signing w/ Ring of Honor, Why They Aren’t Going to WWE & More

  16-04-2015 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter As we have already noted, Jay and Mark Briscoe have signed brand new deals with Ring of Honor and will not be headed to the WWE Performance Center in Florida this summer. WWE did in fact make them an offer, which the Briscoes took back to ROH officials and ROH […]
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• Updated Card For Lucha Underground Season Finale Being Taped This Weekend; Update on the Promotion’s Future & Late Summer Plans

  16-04-2015 19:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground will tape their two hour season finale this week, set to air on August 5th. The show will wrap up all the major storylines for the promotion, leading into what is hopefully a short summer break.  There is currently no contract or concrete plans in place for a second season of Lucha Underground, […]
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• Game Informer Releases First Review of the New “WWE 2K” Mobile Video Game: Is It Worth a Try?

  16-04-2015 19:22 via wrestlezone.com
  Game Informer has released the first review of the new WWE 2K mobile video game, which is WWE’s first mobile simulation game, setting it apart from previous releases like WWE Immortals and WWE Supercard. Although Game Informer ultimately recommends fans wait for an updated version of the game to come out before spending $7.99, the […]
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• Report: WWE Sends Cease & Desist Letter to Steve Austin’s Online Store

  16-04-2015 18:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to a report from PWInsider.com, WWE officials sent a cease and desist letter to ProWrestlingTees.com shortly after WrestleMania, ordering them to remove certain items from the official store of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.  While the former WWE Champion maintains that there’s little-to-no heat between him and the company, it’s being said there is still […]
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• Impact Wrestling Presents Tag Team Gold: The Ultimate Fight, The Latest Episode Of I’m With Spud (Video)

  16-04-2015 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling Presents Tag Team Gold The following release has been issued by Discovery Networks / Destination America, promoting this Friday night’s episode of Impact Wrestling:  IMPACT WRESTLING BRINGS YOU TAG TEAM GOLD: THE ULTIMATE FIGHT FOR NEW CHAMPIONS – IMPACT WRESTLING continues Friday April 17th at 9/8c only on Destination America – This Friday night at […]
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• The Latest Episode Of Matt Hardy’s Thoughts From The Throne (Video), Update On Paragon Pro Wrestling’s New TV Deal

  16-04-2015 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Paragon Pro Wrestling We previously reported Paragon Pro Wrestling, a company based out of Las Vegas, announced a national TV deal with Pop TV, the network formerly branded as the TV Guide channel. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting the deal is actually considered infomercial time on the channel, which reaches 75.3 million homes. There is still no word on a […]
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• Rob Van Dam Denies Injury Report, Big Barber Shop Window Sale This Week, WWE Inbox Hidden Talents (Video)

  16-04-2015 16:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rob Van Dam Denies Injury Report Rob Van Dam recently denied a report that he was injured at the WrestleCon event in California over Wrestlemania weekend. You can read RVD’s response to the claim (via Twitter), which he says is untrue, below:  How can “media” report bullshit like this when hundreds of people saw RVD’s […]
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• Justin Gabriel Returns To Independent Scene With Pro Wrestling Syndicate, Details On Another New Network For PWS TV

  16-04-2015 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Brand new episode of Pro Wrestling Syndicate Wrestling as seen on WLNY television this past weekend featuring the return to the indies of Justin Gabriel, now known as PJ Black. Black enters Suicidal Six Way action against Amazing Red, Brian XL, The Drunken Swashbuckler, Bobby Wayward, and CPA. Fallah Bahh defends The PWS Title against […]
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• Note On Mention In Arnold Schwarzenegger WWE Hall Of Fame Speech, Update On Attendance Figures From WWE’s Recent Abu Dhabi Tour

  16-04-2015 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Arnold Schwarzenegger WWE Hall Of Fame Speech Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter  Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned legendary Austrian wrestler Otto Wanz in his speech at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony last month. Schwarzenegger has mentioned Wanz as an early influence in the past, but Wanz didn’t start his career until Schwarzenegger had already moved to the […]
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• Note On Mention In Arnold Schwarzenegger WWE Hall Of Fame Speech, Dixie Carter Comments On Taz Departure

  16-04-2015 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Arnold Schwarzenegger WWE Hall Of Fame Speech Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter  Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned legendary Austrian wrestler Otto Wanz in his speech at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony last month. Schwarzenegger has mentioned Wanz as an early influence in the past, but Wanz didn’t start his career until Schwarzenegger had already moved to the […]
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• Bobby Heenan Health Update, Is WWE Making Changes To The Hall Of Fame Ceremony Format?

  16-04-2015 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bobby Heenan Health Update Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter  We previously reported WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan had surgery this week, and had to pull out of several planned appearances.  Wrestling personalities Gene Okerlund and Mike Tenay both said the surgery was successful, and Heenan was doing well. According to reports, Heenan had the surgery […]
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• Have We Seen The Best of Daniel Bryan Already?

  16-04-2015 15:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Have we seen the best of Daniel Bryan? What a story this is becoming. The story of Daniel Bryan, who is arguably the most over superstar in a decade, has more health concerns. Nobody boos him. Everybody loves him. The guy got over with the crowd long before CM Punk left the company and opened […]
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• Tamina Snuka Update, Alex Riley Gets His Chance At Redemption On NXT (Video)

  16-04-2015 15:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tamina Snuka Update We previously reported that Tamina Snuka was backstage at Monday Night RAW last week, and was expected to be booked on this year’s European tour.  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting she was originally booked on the first part of the tour, but plans changed and she was now only to be featured […]
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• Non-Spoiler Match Listing for Tonight’s WWE Smackdown: Big Show Speaks Out, John Cena’s Open Challenge and More

  16-04-2015 14:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches were taped in London this week for tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown: -Sheamus vs Neville -R-Truth vs Bray Wyatt -Bad News Barrett vs The Miz -New Day vs Los Matadores -Natalya vs Cameron vs Alicia Fox in a Triple Threat Match -Fandango vs Adam Rose Big Show speaks out about why he […]
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• WWE Business Numbers: Live Event Attendance, Merchandise & DVD Sales

  16-04-2015 04:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Numbers are in for January and February, and WWE live attendance has remained consistent with an average of 6,600 paid tickets for U.S. house shows. This is consistent with the 6,455 average in 2014 and 6,474 average in 2013.  In even better news, WWE is pushing an incredible amount of […]
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• Guest Editorial: How Taz’ TNA Departure Could Mean WWE Broadcasting Changes

  16-04-2015 04:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The big breaking news out of today is that TNA and 6-year announcing veteran Taz had “mutually agreed” to part ways. If rumours are to be true, that probably means they agreed to let him go painlessly if he promises not to bad mouth the pay scheduling and bad morale going on in TNA right […]
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• Report: The Latest Backstage Details on Talent Being Recruited for WWE Tough Enough, Who is Helping Scout Talent for the Show?

  16-04-2015 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE is actively recruiting talents for the return of WWE Tough Enough on the USA Network in June. As of now, WWE is looking at all types of talents, some who have prior pro wrestling experience, and some who do not. It appears there will be a mix of these […]
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• Two Big Matches Announced for WWE NXT Next Week, Watch Zayn vs Rhyno Video Highlights, Tonight’s NXT Breakdown (Videos)

  16-04-2015 03:25 via wrestlezone.com
  Two Big Matches Announced for WWE NXT Next Week Following tonight’s NXT broadcast, WWE has announced a #1 Contender’s match and a Kevin Owens vs Alex Riley match for next week’s NXT episode: NEXT WEEK: @BeckyLynchWWE vs. @ItsBayleyWWE vs. @MsCharlotteWWE and @AlexRileyWWE vs. @FightOwensFight! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/rDzS7cTNLv — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 16, 2015 Watch Zayn […]
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• Two Big Matches Announced for NXT Next Week, Watch Zayn vs Rhyno Video Highlights, Tonight’s NXT Breakdown (Videos)

  16-04-2015 03:25 via wrestlezone.com
  Two Big Matches Announced for NXT Next Week Following tonight’s NXT broadcast, WWE has announced the following for next week’s NXT episode: NEXT WEEK: @BeckyLynchWWE vs. @ItsBayleyWWE vs. @MsCharlotteWWE and @AlexRileyWWE vs. @FightOwensFight! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/rDzS7cTNLv — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 16, 2015 Watch Zayn vs Rhyno Video Highlights The following video is a highlight of […]
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• WWE Likely To Sign a Masked Wrestler Soon, Rob Gronkowski Says He Would Be “Open to All of It” When Asked About WWE

  16-04-2015 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  Source: The Wrestling Observer WWE Likely To Sign a Masked Wrestler Soon Mexican masked wrestler Laredo Kid received a WWE tryout on April 7th at the TV taping in Dallas, TX. Kid teamed with another talent getting a tryout and worked a match against Los Matadores. Kid claims WWE has offered him a deal, and […]
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• WWE NXT Results (4/15): Sami Zayn Returns to Action, Dana Brooke Makes Her Debut, Solomon Crowe vs. CJ Parker & More

  16-04-2015 01:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT ResultsApril 15, 2015Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com We’re kicking off the night with in-ring action.  CJ PARKER vs. SOLOMON CROWE Parker taunts everyone with one of his signs and Crowe takes the offense right away. He beats him down in the corner, clotheslines him off the apron and then follows up with […]
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• WWE NXT Results (4/15): LIVE IN PROGRESS; JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #WRESTLEZONE

  16-04-2015 01:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT ResultsApril 15, 2015Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com We’re kicking off the night with in-ring action.  CJ PARKER vs. SOLOMON CROWE Parker taunts everyone with one of his signs and Crowe takes the offense right away. He beats him down in the corner, clotheslines him off the apron and then follows up with […]
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• WWE Superstar Off Second Half of European Tour, WWE Diva Returns to Action

  16-04-2015 01:52 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Diva Tamina Snuka returned to action at tonight’s WWE Live event in Warsaw, Poland. We had reported last week that she was backstage at Monday Night Raw, and it’s likely she was there to fly out with the crew to be a part of this year’s European tour. Tamina did not wrestle the first half […]
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• WWE European Tour Results (4/15): Warsaw, Poland; Daniel Bryan’s Absence Changes Several Matches

  16-04-2015 01:46 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Live Event ResultsWarsaw, PolandApril 15, 2015 This was the first show without Daniel Bryan, who was sent home early from the tour to get checked out by doctors. The card was changed up, with the 6-man tags Bryan was a part of being split into singles matches. It would appear that Neville was also […]
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• WWE Cancels RAW Meet-and-Greet For Fans Waiting in Line Several Hours; Detailed First Hand Account of the Experience

  16-04-2015 01:27 via wrestlezone.com
  It appears that the advertised WWE Meet and Greet that was supposed to take place prior to Monday Night Raw in London this week was cancelled. No reason was given to the approximately 150 fans that stood in line outside the arena, some for up to two hours with no food or water.  One of […]
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• Details For All 11 Athletes Just Signed to the WWE Performance Center

  16-04-2015 01:16 via wrestlezone.com
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has an in-depth look at a few of the new wrestlers that have begun at the WWE Performance Center. Independent wrestler Uhaa Nation is the more well-known of the group, which including ten other names. Here’s a brief look at all of them:  Kenneth Crawford: 24-years-old, former U.S. marine who set […]
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• WWE PPV Schedule w/ Dates & Locations Through April 2016, Who Was Naomi’s Heel Turn Originally Planned For?

  16-04-2015 00:33 via wrestlezone.com
  Updated WWE PPV Schedule Here’s a look at the upcoming WWE pay-per-view schedule with each venue through April of 2016.  Extreme Rules, Rosemont, IL (4/26) Payback, Baltimore, MD (5/17) Money in the Bank, Columbus, OH (6/14) Battleground, St. Louis, MO (7/19) SummerSlam, Brooklyn, NY (8/23) Night of Champion, Houston, TX (9/20) Hell in a Cell, Los […]
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• WWE PPV Schedule w/ Dates & Locations Through April 2016, Who Was Naomi’s Heel Turn Original Planned For?

  16-04-2015 00:33 via wrestlezone.com
  Updated WWE PPV Schedule Here’s a look at the upcoming WWE pay-per-view schedule with each venue through April of 2016.  Extreme Rules, Rosemont, IL (4/26) Payback, Baltimore, MD (5/17) Money in the Bank, Columbus, OH (6/14) Battleground, St. Louis, MO (7/19) SummerSlam, Brooklyn, NY (8/23) Night of Champion, Houston, TX (9/20) Hell in a Cell, Los […]
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