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• WWE Network Free Again Next Month, Current Network Subscriber Count Revealed, Why WWE Stock Dropped Despite Record Quarter

  30-04-2015 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced that the WWE Network will once again be free next month for new subscribers who sign up in the month of May. That will of course include next month’s WWE Payback PPV. In the quarterly earnings release today, WWE revealed that the WWE Network had 1.327 million paid subscribers as of March […]
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• WWE Studios Movie Starring Big Show Getting a Theatrical Release, Movie Poster Revealed

  30-04-2015 23:08 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE has announced that the WWE Studios produced movie “Vendetta,” starring Big Show, will get a theatrical release and will open on June 12th. The movie is directed by The Soska Twins, who also directed “See No Evil 2″. The following photo is the movie posted for the thriller, which is about a detective who […]
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• New WWE Studios Movie Starring Big Show Getting a Theatrical Release, Movie Poster Revealed (Photo)

  30-04-2015 23:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced that the WWE Studios produced movie “Vendetta,” starring Big Show, will get a theatrical release and will open on June 12th. The movie is directed by The Soska Twins, who also directed “See No Evil 2″. The following photo is the movie posted for the thriller, which is about a detective who […]
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• Former WWE Writer Talks the Legitimacy of Fan Voting, Fan Modification Now Available for WWE 2k15 on Windows PC

  30-04-2015 23:03 via wrestlezone.com
  Former WWE Writer Talks the Legitimacy of Fan Voting Former WWE writer Kevin Eck has posted a new blog discussing the legitimacy of fan voting on the WWE app. Eck said that while he can’t speak for present times, when he was with the company fan voting was 100% legitimate. Eck added creative team members […]
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• Non-Spoiler Match Listing for Tonight’s WWE Smackdown

  30-04-2015 20:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Last night, WWE ran a taping event at the I Wireless Center in Moline, IL for the live King of the Ring special, plus this week’s Main Event and Smackdown episodes.  The following matches have taped for this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown on SyFy:  -Roman Reigns vs. Kane -Damien Sandow vs. Curtis Axel -Luke Harper […]
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• Today’s WWE Conference Call Highlights: Vince McMahon Talks Tough Enough, WWE Network, SD! to USA, First Quarter Numbers & More

  30-04-2015 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today, WWE Executives Vince McMahon and George Barrios conducted a conference call and the following are some highlights: -Vince hosted the beginning of the call, and touted this year’s record first quarter financial results. Vince also touched on the 1.3 million WWE Network subscribers, and said WrestleMania 31 was the most lucrative live event […]
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• WWE Payback Video Promo, Hogan Announced as GM for Upcoming WWE Live Events, Mick Foley Thanks WWE Fans

  30-04-2015 19:34 via wrestlezone.com
  Hogan Announced as GM for Upcoming WWE Live Events WWE has Tweeted the following: BREAKING NEWS – @HulkHogan has announced he is the GENERAL MANAGER of all three Australian WWE Live events! #HulkAUS pic.twitter.com/jrjVtjhQYM — WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) April 30, 2015 Mick Foley Thanks WWE Fans Following his “Cheap Pops” special, which aired last night […]
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• Passion

  30-04-2015 19:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PASSION: “Any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.” “You may think you know me . . . but, you don’t know me at all.” For the past 24 years, the name Vince Russo has been synonymous with the world of professional wrestling/sports-entertainment. From being credited to founding the WWE “Attitude Era” of […]
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• At WWE, You’re Just a Pawn / Verne Gagne, RIP

  30-04-2015 19:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In any endeavor, you want to succeed or fail on your own merits. That’s just not possible at WWE. You succeed or fail on their merits. On the merits of what’s created for you. What’s so meticulously scripted for you.  It’s a limited repertoire. Neville is Evan Bourne, Part Deux. He won’t get over. Chris […]
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• WWE Stars Choose Mayweather or Pacquiao (Video), Flair Working Harley Race Camp, WWE Star Writing Another Book

  30-04-2015 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  Flair Working Harley Race Camp WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has been announced for the 2015 Harley Race Wrestling Camp on Friday, August 28th. Flair and Race will both work with talents that day and Flair will then attend the live event in Troy, MO the next night. The cost for this year’s five-day […]
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• PPV Buy Rates Released for WWE’s Royal Rumble, Fastlane & WrestleMania 31

  30-04-2015 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE released its 2015 first quarter financial report today, and it shows 259,000 PPV buys for WrestleMania 31, which is down from 690,000 buys in 2014 for WrestleMania 30. Both events were available on the WWE Network, however between WrestleMania 30 and WrestleMania 31 some cable/satellite companies dropped WWE programming. In total, WrestleMania 31 […]
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• PPV Buy Rates Released for WWE Royal Rumble, Fastlane & WrestleMania 31

  30-04-2015 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE released its 2015 first quarter financial report today, and it shows 259,000 PPV buys for WrestleMania 31, which is down from 690,000 buys in 2014 for WrestleMania 30. Both events were available on the WWE Network, however between WrestleMania 30 and WrestleMania 31 some cable/satellite companies dropped WWE programming. In total, WrestleMania 31 […]
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• Press Release: WWE Reports Record Quarterly Revenue, Vince McMahon Comments

  30-04-2015 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following press release: WWE® Reports Record Quarterly Revenue First-Quarter 2015 Highlights * Revenues increased 40% to $176.2 million, the highest quarterly revenue in WWE history* OIBDA of $21.0 million increased $28.2 million from the prior year quarter* Financial results surpassed the Company’s public guidance* WWE Network reached 1.3 million total subscribers, representing […]
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• Update On Global Force Wrestling Roster, Who They Are Reaching Out To, Dixie Carter On Steve Austin Show (Photo)

  30-04-2015 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Global Force Wrestling Roster The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Wrestling have been reaching out to a large number of wrestlers and talent lately. It is reported that Jarrett is looking to sign a number of Ring Of Honor and TNA stars with soon-to-be expiring contracts or recent free agents. The top name on […]
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• WWE Planning More Tuesday Night Specials For the Network, Update On Ronda Rousey In WWE & How The Company Responded To Dana White’s Comments

  30-04-2015 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Planning More Tuesday Night Special Events Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter WWE officials are reported to be interested in running some more live WWE Network specials. The shows would air on Tuesday nights, like this week’s King of the Ring tournament finals, and would take place at that week’s Smackdown tapings. There is no word on […]
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• WWE Planning More Tuesday Night Special Events For WWE Network, Update On Ronda Rousey In WWE And How The Company Responded To Dana White’s Comments

  30-04-2015 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Planning More Tuesday Night Special Events Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter WWE officials are reported to be interested in running some more live WWE Network specials. The shows would air on Tuesday nights, like this week’s King of the Ring tournament finals, and would take place at that week’s Smackdown tapings. There is no word on […]
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• Johnny Mundo Talks Lucha Underground, Why It Was A Good Fit For Him, Working With Alberto El Patron, What Does He See In Lucha’s Future?

  30-04-2015 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  Current Lucha Underground star and former WWE star Johnny Mundo (John Morrison) recently spoke to Ring Rust Radio while promoting the El Rey’s Network’s popular wrestling promotion.  Mundo spoke about why he joined Lucha Underground, what he likes about the promotion, working with Alberto El Patron, Lucha’s future, and much more. You can read a few excerpts […]
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• Samoa Joe To NXT Update, What Might Change His Reported Start Date, Kane Talks Candidly About Seth Rollins (Video)

  30-04-2015 16:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Samoa Joe To NXT Update Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter It was previously reported that Samoa Joe and Jim Ross were both in Orlando for last week’s WWE NXT television tapings, and Joe had met with Triple H about working for WWE.  Joe was expected to begin working with the NXT brand this June, but according to reports it’s not a confirmed […]
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• Update On Changes To WWE Live Events This Weekend; Two Top Stars Not Appearing, 10 Things You Don’t Know About “The Marine 4” (Video)

  30-04-2015 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Changes To WWE Live Events This Weekend The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Randy Orton and WWE United States Champion John Cena will not be on this weekend’s WWE live event tours.  Dean Ambrose, Ryback and Rusev will main event one tour, and Roman Reigns will challenge WWE Champion Seth Rollins on the other. Daniel Bryan […]
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• New WWE Live Event Changes; Two Top WWE Superstars Not Appearing This Weekend, 10 Things You Don’t Know About “The Marine 4” (Video)

  30-04-2015 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Live Event Changes The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Randy Orton and WWE United States Champion John Cena will not be on this weekend’s WWE live event tours.  Dean Ambrose, Ryback and Rusev will main event one tour, and Roman Reigns will challenge WWE Champion Seth Rollins on the other. Daniel Bryan was originally supposed […]
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• Bruce Hart Comments On Booker T’s Owen Hart Remark, See Sami Zayn vs Alex Riley From NXT (Video)

  30-04-2015 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bruce Hart Comments On Booker T Hart Family member Bruce Hart recently addressed Booker T’s comments about his brother, Owen, which were made on RAW this week.  For those unaware, Booker made a comment during a discussion about past King of the Ring winners, which includes Owen, while Neville’s match was in progress. JBL had […]
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• Update on Eva Marie’s In-Ring Training w/ Brian Kendrick; WWE Still High on Her as a Major Face for the Company?

  30-04-2015 06:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we’ve been reporting over the last couple of weeks, Total Divas star Eva Marie has been training with former WWE Superstar Brian Kendrick on improving every aspect of her in-ring game.  While Eva has been very popular with Total Divas viewers – and that’s generally a totally different demographic – she has received a […]
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• Report: WWE Considering Face Turn & Major Rework for Top Character

  30-04-2015 06:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter WWE has been teasing trouble in paradise between real-life couple Rusev and Lana since before WrestleMania, and according to reports their break-up is part of a long-term plan to turn the “Ravishing Russian” into one of the promotion’s most popular female stars. Dave Meltzer even notes that she could be the […]
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• Updates on a Possible Lucha Underground Season 2; Top Stars, Estimated Time frame for TV Return, Big Networks in Talks & More

  30-04-2015 05:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  While we’re still waiting on an official announcement – and we could be waiting for several months still – pretty much everyone involved with Lucha Underground is going ahead as if there will be a second season of the show. There are currently episodes taped through August, with the “Ultimo Lucha” two hour season finale, […]
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• Possible Reason Behind Taryn Terrell’s Recent Heel Turn, Alliance with The Doll House & Future Plans for TNA Knockouts

  30-04-2015 05:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As seen on last week’s “TKO: A Night of Knockouts” edition of Impact Wrestling, Taryn Terrell retained her Knockouts Championship and turned heel, aligning with the debuting Doll House group.  The plan for some time has been for a Taryn vs. Awesome Kong program, but when Kong returned she was getting a babyface reaction, which […]
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• More Late Pay Issues Reported in TNA with Unhappy Production Crew; Wrestler Threatens to Leave for Another Promotion

  30-04-2015 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there is a still a lot of backstage frustration over late pay. It appears that most, if not all of the in-ring talent have been caught up, but many members of the production crew are still owed from the March taping event, and some believe they weren’t paid enough […]
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• Was the WWE Championship Voting on RAW Legitimate? William Regal Talks Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn on NXT Breakdown (VIDEO)

  30-04-2015 04:54 via wrestlezone.com
  RAW Voting Update For those that didn’t watch WWE RAW this week, they ran a fan poll asking the fans who Seth Rollins should defend his title against at next month’s Payback PPV. The options were Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, or both Randy Orton and Roman Reigns in a triple threat match.  While it’s obvious […]
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• 5/20 WWE NXT Takeover Live Special Confirmed: 3 Big Matches Announced

  30-04-2015 03:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The next two-hour WWE NXT live special will take play on Wednesday, May 20th from Full Sail University, broadcast live on the WWE Network. That means we are just three weeks away, with the following matches confirmed to take place at NXT Takeover:    NXT ChampionshipKevin Owens (c) vs. Sami Zayn NXT Women’s ChampionshipSasha Banks […]
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• WRESTLE WATCH: Lucha Underground; Discuss Tonight’s Show, Prince Puma vs. Drago “Champion vs. Career” on the Line

  30-04-2015 01:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to WZ’s Wrestle Watch page for tonight’s edition of Lucha Underground. In the comment section below, you can discuss tonight’s show LIVE with other WZ readers! Lucha Underground starts at 8pm EST tonight, and will feature a “Career vs. Champion” match between Drago and Prince Puma. Below is the official synopsis for tonight’s show:  […]
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• Exclusive: TNA Superstar Ethan Carter III Answers the “Fast Count” – Thoughts on Daniel Bryan, Jeff Hardy, Sting, Derrick Bateman,Kurt Angle & More

  30-04-2015 01:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following our exclusive interview with TNA Superstar Ethan Carter III, the self-proclaimed “Hardcore American Icon” and 2015 candidate for Champion of the World played the FAST COUNT. I ran down a list of names and items, and EC3 offered his immediate reactions.  Sting: I beat him.  Daniel Bryan: SUBMISSION WRESTLING expert. Chicks + America 4 […]
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• 4/29 WWE NXT Results: Sami Zayn Confronts Kevin Owens, Bayley vs. Dana Brooke, Hideo Itami in Action

  30-04-2015 01:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT ResultsApril 29, 2015Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com Share your thoughts on tonight’s show in the Disqus section below! You can also participate on social media by using the #wrestlezone hashtag to voice your thoughts on tonight’s show. We want you to share our exclusive coverage page by clicking these social media buttons! Tweet […]
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• 4/29 WWE NXT RESULTS LIVE IN PROGRESS: JOIN THE DISCUSSION, USE #WRESTLEZONE

  30-04-2015 01:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT ResultsApril 29, 2015Report by Mike Killam for Wrestlezone.com Share your thoughts on tonight’s show in the Disqus section below! You can also participate on social media by using the #wrestlezone hashtag to voice your thoughts on tonight’s show. We want you to share our exclusive coverage page by clicking these social media buttons! Tweet […]
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• WWE Announcers Booker T and Jerry Lawler Weigh-in on Mayweather vs Pacquiao

  30-04-2015 00:33 via wrestlezone.com
  Steven Muehlhausen of SportingNews.com recently interviewed WWE commentators Booker T and Jerry Lawler at the C2E2 convention in Chicago. They offered their thoughts on Saturday’s mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao. Booker T: “(Manny) Pacquiao is going to come out there and do his best. But I think Mayweather is going to go out there and beat […]
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