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• Update: WWE Issues Official Statement Regarding Minnesota Potentially Hosting WrestleMania

  19-08-2015 23:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today, we posted the following story:
  Lester Bagley, The Vice President of Public Affairs for the Minnesota Vikings, recently spoke about the new $1 billion US Bank Stadium being built for the Vikings.
  During the video, which you can watch at this link, Bagley had the following to say:“Before the building is even open, we have already secured the Super Bowl in 2018, the NCAA basketball Final Four in 2019. We are a finalist and seem to be in a very good position to secure the colleg
  
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• “TRN Wrestling” is LIVE & ON THE AIR! Nick Hausman & Ross Berman Discussing All Wrestling News From This Week For 2 Hours On WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago

  19-08-2015 23:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today from 6-8 EST/5-7 pm CST, TRN Wrestling, a terrestrial pro wrestling radio show on WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago, WILL GO LIVE!
  TRN Wrestling is hosted by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berman. Midway through the show they will be replaying their interview from this past weekend with Wrestling Geekfest’s Executive Producer Todd Joerchel!
  Nick & Ross will be discussing all the news from this past week’s pro wrestling news cyc
  
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• “TRN Wrestling” is LIVE & ON THE AIR! Nick Hausman & Ross Berman Discussing All The Pro Wrestling News From This Past Week For TWO FULL HOURS On WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago

  19-08-2015 23:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today from 6-8 EST/5-7 pm CST, TRN Wrestling, a terrestrial pro wrestling radio show on WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago, WILL GO LIVE!
  TRN Wrestling is hosted by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berman. Midway through the show they will be replaying their interview from this past weekend with Wrestling Geekfest’s Executive Producer Todd Joerchel!
  Nick & Ross will be discussing all the news from this past week’s pro wrestling news cyc
  
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• WWE Tough Enough Betting Odds Released, Tanner Talks TE Elimination, Daniel Bryan Not Using His Save, ZZ’s Popularity and More

  19-08-2015 23:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Tough Enough Betting Odds Released
  According to bwin.com, the following are the betting odds for next week’s WWE Tough Enough finale. For the men, Josh is currently the favorite to win at 33/100 while ZZ is at 9/4. For the women, Sara Lee is the favorite to win at 1/2 while Amanda it at 7/4.
  Tanner Talks TE Elimination
  Brian Fritz of SportingNews.com recently interviewed eliminated WWE Tough Enough contestant Tanner, and the following are some highlights:
  BRIAN FRITZ: Watching the
  
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• Exclusive: Paul London & Joe Dombrowski Discuss The Legend Of Virgil, Whether The Montreal Screwjob Was A Work, Space Aliens, Bath Tubs & MORE (Audio Included)

  19-08-2015 23:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
   Below is the audio from an exclusive interview Joe Dombrowski & former WWE Tag Team Champion Paul London granted to WrestleZone. It features Joe & Paul talking with WrestleZone Daily host Nick Hausman. This was an in person interview between the three. It was recorded at the Wrestling Geekfest this past weekend in Strongsville, OH.
  In the full interview Joe speaks with Nick about making his most recent film “The Legend of Virgil And His Traveling
  
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• Exclusive: Paul London & Joe Dombrowski Discuss The Legend Of Virgil, Was The Montreal Screwjob a Work?, Space Aliens, Bath Tubs & More (Audio Included)

  19-08-2015 23:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
   Below is the audio from an exclusive interview Joe Dombrowski & former WWE Tag Team Champion Paul London granted to WrestleZone. It features Joe & Paul talking with WrestleZone Daily host Nick Hausman. This was an in person interview between the three. It was recorded at the Wrestling Geekfest this past weekend in Strongsville, OH.
  In the full interview Joe speaks with Nick about making his most recent film “The Legend of Virgil And His Traveling
  
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• Announcement: WrestleZone Will Be On Periscope For SummerSlam Weekend (Details On Where & When)

  19-08-2015 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone has been blowing up on Periscope and will be taking it to the next level this weekend for SummerSlam!
  If you have not already, go over to Periscope and subscribe to the “WrestleZone” channel. In the past month since WrestleZone has launched on Periscope we have begun breaking news on our channel, presented a WrestleCrate box opening, streamed live wrestling matches from Wrestling Geekfest and more. 
  Saturday: 
  WrestleZone Executive Editor Nick Paglino & CSR
  
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• Announcement: WrestleZone Will Be On Location with Periscope For SummerSlam Weekend (Details On Where & When)

  19-08-2015 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone has been blowing up on Periscope and will be taking it to the next level this weekend for SummerSlam!
  If you have not already, download the Periscope App in the iTunes store or go over to your already downloaded Periscope App and subscribe to the “WrestleZone” channel. In the past month since WrestleZone has launched on Periscope we have begun breaking news on our channel, presented a WrestleCrate box opening, streamed live wrestling matches from Wres
  
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• Mark Henry Boycotting USA Today Sports, Former WWE Star JTG Hosting Live Reddit AMA Tonight, Shoot Interview Preview

  19-08-2015 21:58 via wrestlezone.com
  Former WWE Star JTG Hosting Live Reddit AMA Tonight
  Former WWE superstar JTG will be hosting a live AMA (Ask Me Anything) on the popular social media platform Reddit tonight. The former WWE star is using the Q&A to promote his new book, “Damn! Why Did I Write This Book?”, plus his new shoot interview that is available exclusively in The Wrestling Bundle #1, on sale now through Sunday. Below is a preview of the shoot interview. Pay what you want for the all-digital
  
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• Big Show Addresses “Please Retire” Chants, Preview Stephen Amell on “Unfiltered”, DDP Shares Roddy Piper Memories (Videos)

  19-08-2015 21:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Big Show Addresses “Please Retire” Chants
  Big Show recently did an interview with The UK’s Mirror, and he had the following to say about fans chanting “please retire” at live events and if he finds it disrespectful:
  “No, I think I’m doing my job as a heel. I think a lot of it too is just a way for the audience to have fun. I mean, let’s face it, I don’t have people coming up to me in the street telling me to please retire, I have people I mee
  
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• Minnesota Vikings Executive Potentially Leaks WrestleMania Coming to Minneapolis, Minnesota

  19-08-2015 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lester Bagley, The Vice President of Public Affairs for the Minnesota Vikings, recently spoke about the new $1 billion US Bank Stadium being built for the Vikings.
  During the video, which you can watch at this link, Bagley had the following to say:“Before the building is even open, we have already secured the Super Bowl in 2018, the NCAA basketball Final Four in 2019. We are a finalist and seem to be in a very good position to secure the college football playoffs, the BCS Championship game
  
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• Minnesota Vikings Exec Potentially Leaks WrestleMania Coming to Minneapolis

  19-08-2015 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lester Bagley, The Vice President of Public Affairs for the Minnesota Vikings, recently spoke about the new $1 billion US Bank Stadium being built for the Vikings.
  During the video, which you can watch at this link, Bagley had the following to say:“Before the building is even open, we have already secured the Super Bowl in 2018, the NCAA basketball Final Four in 2019. We are a finalist and seem to be in a very good position to secure the college football playoffs, the BCS Championship game
  
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• Sean Waltman Admits to “Shooting Up Drugs” Prior to a Match with AJ Styles

  19-08-2015 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE star Sean Waltman appeared on the most recent episode of The Steve Austin Show, which you can check out in full at this link.
  During the end of the show, Austin asked Waltman questions about his past substance abuse issues, and Waltman admitted to shooting up drugs before a match with AJ Styles. Although he didn’t specifically say the drug was meth, he noted “meth feels incredible”, and that it felt manageable to him at the time.
  Waltman added that he has since apolo
  
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• Steve Austin Confirms SummerSlam Weekend Plans, Footage of Lesnar Working ESPN Security, Preview Edge’s New TV Show (Videos)

  19-08-2015 20:11 via wrestlezone.com
  Steve Austin Confirms SummerSlam Weekend Plans
  Steve Austin confirmed his NYC plans for this weekend as he Tweeted the following:Headed out to NYC for @WWEgames @WWE #2K16 video game event in Brooklyn in good company. @Darylesing pic.twitter.com/NCrkmr6pMX
  — Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) August 19, 2015Preview Edge’s New TV Show
  The following is a video preview for the upcoming TV show “The Flash”, airing on CW Network. The show will feature WWE Hall of Famer Adam &ldquo
  
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• Steve Austin Confirms SSlam Weekend Plans, Footage of Lesnar Working ESPN Security, First Look at Edge on “The Flash” (Videos)

  19-08-2015 20:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Steve Austin Confirms SummerSlam Weekend Plans
  Steve Austin confirmed his NYC plans for this weekend as he Tweeted the following:Headed out to NYC for @WWEgames @WWE #2K16 video game event in Brooklyn in good company. @Darylesing pic.twitter.com/NCrkmr6pMX
  — Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) August 19, 2015Preview Edge’s New TV Show
  The following is a video preview for the upcoming TV show “The Flash”, airing on CW Network. The show will feature WWE Hall of Famer Adam &ldquo
  
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• LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: 8/19 Edition of “WZ Daily” feat. Nick Paglino; In-Depth Coverage Of HHH’s NXT Conference Call, NXT Touring The UK, The Performance Center All-Access Pass & MORE (Exclusive Audio From Conference Call Included)

  19-08-2015 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at NOON EST/11 am CST, WrestleZone Daily, WrestleZone’s official daily pro wrestling news web radio show, aired on Mixlr.com/TRNRadio!
  Host Nick Hausman is joined in this episode by WrestleZone Executive Editor Nick Paglino. 
  This episode of WrestleZone Daily features exclusive audio from HHH’s NXT conference call from earlier today. WrestleZone & CSRWrestling.com’s Justin LaBar provided the audio to us and it features him speak
  
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• Rusev Talks What He Plans to Do to Dolph Ziggler at SSlam, Summer Rae Talks Being Kicked By Lana, Does Rusev Still Love Lana?

  19-08-2015 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rusev and Summer Rae are the guests on this week’s sit down interview with Michael Cole. Below are some highlights:
  -Cole starts off by asking Rusev if he still loves Lana. Summer Rae answers for Rusev and says no. She says her and Rusev are in love and very happy, and Rusev answers Cole simply by saying “no” as well.
  Cole then asks if Rusev does not love Lana why does he make Summer Rae dress like her? Summer Rae again answers and says Lana wishes she looked as good as Summer,
  
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• Rusev Explains What He Plans to Do to Dolph Ziggler at SSlam, Summer Rae Talks Being Kicked By Lana, Does Rusev Still Love Lana?, More

  19-08-2015 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rusev and Summer Rae are the guests on this week’s sit down interview with Michael Cole. Below are some highlights:
  Cole starts off by asking Rusev if he still loves Lana. Summer Rae answers and says “no”. She says her and Rusev are in love and very happy, and Rusev answers Cole simply by saying “no” as well.
  Cole then asks if Rusev does not love Lana why does he make Summer Rae dress like her? Summer Rae again answers and says Lana wishes she looked as good as Summ
  
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• AUDIO: Triple H Revealing WWE Performance Center Experience For Fans, NXT Going Head To Head With ROH, Internal Reaction To NXT Success

  19-08-2015 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
  The following are some audio clips from today’s conference call with Triple H.
  How are the WWE executives, talent and everyone reacting to NXT being able to sell the same amount of tickets at Barclays Center as SummerSlam:
  NXT going head to head with ROH and others:
  Triple H reveals WWE Performance Center all-access tour for fans:
  The post AUDIO: Triple H Revealing WWE Performance Center Experience For Fans, NXT Going Head To Head With ROH, Internal Reaction To NXT Success appeared first o
  
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• Lita on NXT Takeover Pre-Show Panel, Who Will Be In Charge of Impact Wrestling Tonight?, Video Preview for Tonight’s Show

  19-08-2015 19:20 via wrestlezone.com
  Lita on NXT Takeover Pre-Show Panel
  WWE has announced that Lita, Corey Graves, Renee Young and Byron Saxton will make-up the panelists for the NXT Takeover Brooklyn pre-show airing live on the WWE Network on Saturday night at 8:30pm EST.
  Who Will Be In Charge of Impact Wrestling Tonight?
  TNA President Dixie Carter posted the following story line Tweet for Impact tonight:UPDATE: @REALBully5150 out INDEFINITELY. @RealJeffJarrett in charge for another week.
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) August 1
  
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• Jim Ross & Paul Heyman Talk Brock Lesnar; Heyman Pushing for Lesnar Years Ago, Lesnar vs The Rock, Lesnar Re-Signing with WWE, OVW & More

  19-08-2015 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jonathan Snowden of Bleacher Report recently spoke with Jim Ross and Paul Heyman about Brock Lesnar and his match at WWE SummerSlam this weekend. Below are some interview highlights:
  JR talks Lesnar’s work ethic:“He’s got a very devoted worth ethic because that’s how he was raised. When you’re raised on a dairy farm, people have to understand, those cows are milked every morning and every evening every day of the year. So when you’re raised on a dairy farm, yo
  
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• Early WWE SummerSlam Betting Odds Revealed: Who is Favored to Win the Event’s Top Matches?

  19-08-2015 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Courtesy of Bovada, (www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV), the following are early WWE SummerSlam betting odds:
  WWE Summer Slam Odds:
  The Undertaker –vs – Brock Lesnar
  The Undertaker                          4/7
  Brock Lesnar                          
  
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• TNA Adds More Dates to Its “Bound for Glory” Tour in September, October and November, New Site Confirmed for 9/18

  19-08-2015 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA has announced the following dates for its “Bound for Glory” tour which will take place before and after the Bound for Glory PPV taking place on October 4th.
  As noted yesterday, the September 18th date originally scheduled for Elmira, NY has been moved:
  September 17 in York, Pennsylvania
  September 18 in Morgantown, West Virginia
  September 19 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  October 2 in Beckley, West Virginia
  October 3 in Salem, Virginia
  October 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina (Bound Fo
  
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• “WZ Daily” is LIVE & ON THE AIR! feat. Nick Paglino & Exclusive Audio From HHH’s NXT Conference Call; In-Depth Coverage Of Complete Conference Call, TMZ’s Report On Piper’s Passing, Booker Teasing Major Announcement &

  19-08-2015 17:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone Daily, a new web radio addition to the site, WILL GO LIVE!
  Host Nick Hausman is joined today by WrestleZone Executive Editor Nick Paglino!
  This episode will also feature exclusive audio provided by Justin LaBar from this morning’s Triple HHH-NXT conference call.
  Nick & Nick will be providing an in-depth look at the entire conference call and all the major news that came out of it. They will also be discussing TMZ releasing the off
  
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• John Cena Offers Bench Press Tips, Hall of Famer Confirms Kliq Reunion in NYC This Weekend, Stephanie Speaking Today

  19-08-2015 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
  John Cena Offers Bench Press Tips
  Muscle And Fitness has published a new article in which John Cena offers tips on how to maximize bench press workouts. The article also notes Cena can press up to 487 pounds.
  Stephanie Speaking Today
  The following has been posted on Twitter:Excited to speak with @danlovinger at the #ANAMarketers Conference about the power of partnership @nbcuniversal pic.twitter.com/41eUOofsFi
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 19, 2015Hall of Famer Confirms Kliq R
  
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• WWE Taking Over NYC This Week: Complete List of Events Including NXT, SSlam, Raw, Softball Game, Cena Wish Celebration, Panels & More

  19-08-2015 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following press release:STAMFORD, Conn., August 19, 2015 – For the first time since 2007, WWE’s SummerSlam returns to the NYC-Metro area with a week-long lineup of events including interactive fan experiences and community outreach programs covering all five NYC boroughs. SummerSlam takes place this Sunday, August 23, live on WWE Network at 7 p.m. ET from a sold-out Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The events begin today and include:
  Children’s Hospital Visits &n
  
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• NXT Very Likely Heading to The UK, Brock Lesnar Grants a Wish Before Raw (Photo), Natalya Responds to Foley’s Raw Divas Rant

  19-08-2015 17:21 via wrestlezone.com
  NXT Likely Heading to The UK
  Triple H conducted an NXT media conference call today, and during the call he said NXT talents are selling tickets and selling merchandise. He added there is excitement all around within the company, they are looking at going international and that “The UK is going to be very exciting”. HHH then joked the Internet just exploded.
  Natalya Responds to Foley’s Raw Divas Rant
  As noted, Mick Foley posted somewhat of a rant on Facebook following Raw this w
  
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• WWE Issues Official Announcement with Complete Details on Next Month’s WWE Performance Center All Access Event

  19-08-2015 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following announcement:See how Superstars are made with a WWE Performance Center: All Access pass
  Do you want to know what it takes to become a WWE Superstar? Have you ever wondered what goes into putting a WWE Live Event together? Well, now you can have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to go behind the scenes with WWE Performance Center: All Access!
  For the first time ever, WWE is opening the doors to the state-of-the-art Performance Center in Orlando, Fla. to a limited number o
  
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• Five Superstars Who are Winless at WWE SummerSlam (Video), WWE Ring Announcer Turns 49 Today

  19-08-2015 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
   WWE 5 Things
  WWE has just uploaded a video of five superstars who are winless at SummerSlam. The list includes Rikishi, Jeff Hardy, and Brie Bella. You can check out the description and video below:Not every Superstar and Diva shows up to The Biggest Party of the Summer. Check out five competitors who have never won at SummerSlam.
  Lillian Garcia’s Birthday Today
  WWE Ring Announcer Lillian Garcia turns 49 today. Garcia posted the following on Twitter:So strange, since it’s after
  
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• Five Superstars Who are Winless at SummerSlam (Video), WWE Ring Announcer Turns 49 Today

  19-08-2015 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
   WWE 5 Things
  WWE has just uploaded a video of five superstars who are winless at SummerSlam. The list includes Rikishi, Jeff Hardy, and Brie Bella. You can check out the description and video below:Not every Superstar and Diva shows up to The Biggest Party of the Summer. Check out five competitors who have never won at SummerSlam.Lillian Garcia’s Birthday Today
  WWE Ring Announcer Lillian Garcia turns 49 today. Garcia posted the following on Twitter:So strange, since it’s after
  
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• HHH Reveals More “WWE Performance Center All Access” Event Details, 40 Fans to Enter the Facility, Full Private Tour, Ticket Info & More

  19-08-2015 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H just finished conducting a media conference call, in which he revealed more details on the upcoming “WWE Performance Center All Access” event taking place on September 28th.
  The event will be limited to 40 fans, who will gain access to the Performance Center, and it will include a full tour of the WWE Performance Center and involvement in all of that day’s activities.
  Additionally, fans will be participating in a promo class, they will watch NXT training sessions,
  
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• ROH Final Battle Tickets Now On-Sale for Ringside Members, Jay Lethal Says He Wants a Match Against Seth Rollins, More

  19-08-2015 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jay Lethal Says He Wants a Match Against Seth Rollins
  In a new interview conducted for Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, to hype this Saturday’s ROH event in Brooklyn, ROH Champion Jay Lethal had the following to say about potentially facing WWE Champion Seth Rollins in a match:
  “I would love to do that. How cool would it be if there was a champion versus champion match? There is no way I would turn that down. Whether or not both companies could get this on the same plat
  
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• “WZ Daily” Web Radio Show is LIVE today at Noon EST feat. Nick Paglino & Justin LaBar’s Exclusive Audio From HHH NXT Conference Call; Discussion About CM Punk’s Marvel Comic Debut, Darren Young’s Comments About His WWE Ch

  19-08-2015 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.
  Host Nick Hausman is joined today by WrestleZone Executive Editor Nick Paglino.
  Nick & Nick will be discussing this morning’s conference call that HHH held concerning NXT Takeover:Brooklyn. WZ’s own Justin LaBar was on the call and we will be debuting some of the audio on WZD today of Justin’s part of the conference call. Also, they will be talking about CM Punk’s comic book writing debut
  
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• Triple H Clarifies the Match Card for NXT Takeover Brooklyn; 90 Minutes of NXT TV to Be Taped, How Long Will the Live Special Run?

  19-08-2015 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H is currently conducting a media conference call for NXT Takeover Brooklyn on Saturday, and during the call he provided a big clarification for Saturday in that all 10 matches announced for the Takeover card will not air on Takeover itself.
  WWE will be taping an hour and a half of NXT TV before the Takeover event, and some of the announced matches will be for the TV taping. WWE will then air the two hour Takeover Brooklyn event.
  The post Triple H Clarifies the Match Card for NXT Tak
  
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• The Hardys in Charlotte This Sunday, WWE Night at Brooklyn Cyclones, Charlotte, Ryback & More to Appear, TE Contestants Experience First Rib (Video)

  19-08-2015 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Hardy’s in Charlotte Sunday 
  Jeff and Matt Hardy will make an appearance at the Charlotte Knights game this Sunday. The game starts at 4pm and is most likely for a local promotion for Bound for Glory. 
  WWE Night at Brooklyn Cyclones
  The Brooklyn Cyclones are having a WWE night at MCU field tonight. Charlotte, Fandango, Ryback and Eva Marie will be signing autographs at 7pm. The night will also feature a pre-game softball game with the WWE stars. The game will include sports a
  
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• ONGOING COVERAGE OF TRIPLE H MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL!!>>

  19-08-2015 16:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H will conducting a media conference call beginning shortly, in which WZ will be participating. Below is a recap of today’s call, pertaining to NXT Takeover Brooklyn and happenings at the WWE Performance Center. Adam Hopkins begins the call and turns it over to Triple H, who is doing the call for the first time from WWE HQ.
  Triple H talks about how this Saturday will be a huge turning point for NXT as it begins to carve out its own niche as a brand.
  He talked about how the idea
  
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• Complete HHH Conference Call Recap: Takeover Brooklyn News, Future Takeover Plans, NXT Heading to the UK?, Divas Main Eventing, EVOLVE Deal Rumors, More

  19-08-2015 16:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H will conducting a media conference call beginning shortly, in which WZ will be participating. Below is a recap of today’s call, pertaining to NXT Takeover Brooklyn and happenings at the WWE Performance Center. Adam Hopkins begins the call and turns it over to Triple H, who is doing the call for the first time from WWE HQ.
  Triple H talks about how this Saturday will be a huge turning point for NXT as it begins to carve out its own niche as a brand.
  He talked about how the idea
  
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• Complete TNA Impact Wrestling “Turning Point” Results for Tonight *Spoilers*

  19-08-2015 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWInsider.com
  *In an Open Mic Match, Mr. Anderson defeated Bram. There were weapons and the winner had to get to the top of the ladder to retrieve Anderson’s mic.
  In a No DQ match, Drew Galloway beat Eli Drake.
  In a Steel Cage match, Gail Kim beat Marti and Jade.
  *Bobby Roode defeated James Storm, Lashley, and Ken Anderson to win a King of the Mountain title match.
  *Dixie Carter came ou and cut a promo putting over the relationship with GFW. Jeff Jarrett came out and said he was happy to h
  
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• Tonight’s “Wednesday is Wrestling” Preview: TNA Turning Point, Samoa Joe and A Contract Signing on NXT, Moose In-Action on ROH, More

  19-08-2015 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following are the official match previews for tonight’s editions of WWE NXT, ROH and TNA Impact Wrestling.
  As always, WZ will be presenting complete, LIVE coverage of NXT beginning at 8pm EST and Impact Wrestling beginning at 9pm EST:
  WWE NXT on the WWE Network:
  -Kevin Owens will appear.
  -Contract signing: WWE NXT Women’s champion Sasha Banks and Bayley.
  -Tyler Breeze in action.
  -Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady & The Hype Bros in eight man action.
  -WWE NXT Tag Team champions B
  
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• Updated: SummerSlam Week to Feature 5 Straight Nights of Wrestling: Complete Details; NXT, ROH, Jim Ross, PWS, WZ Live Coverage, More

  19-08-2015 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This year’s SummerSlam week will be a loaded one, with wrestling events taking place for 5 straight nights leading up to the annual WWE PPV taking place on August 23rd.
  WZ will be providing complete, 360 coverage of everything going down during SummerSlam week, and below is the line-up of events:
  Thursday 8/20:
  Five Borough Wrestling in Brooklyn, NY with The Bullet Club, Brian Myers and more.
  Friday 8/21:
  House of Glory at Club Amazura/The New York Arena in Jamaica, Queens with Rey Mysteri
  
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• Non-Spoiler Match Listing for this Week’s WWE Smackdown; 8 Man Tag Team Match, Final SummerSlam Hype, More

  19-08-2015 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches were taped last night in Green Bay, Wisconsin for this week’s go-home edition of WWE Smackdown.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Smackdown on Thursday night at 8pm EST, so be sure to join us then!
  -Ryback vs Big Show
  -New Day vs Los Matadores and El Torito
  -Bo Dallas vs Neville
  -Sasha Banks vs Brie Bella vs Becky Lynch in a Triple Threat Match
  -Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Cesaro and Randy Orton vs Sheamus, Kevin Owens, Bray Wyatt and Luke
  
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• 2k Team Demonstrates WWE 2k16 Import-a-Face Tool, Tanner Says His Goodbyes to the TE Cast, The Miz Offers Heartfelt Advice (Videos)

  19-08-2015 15:47 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE 2k16 Import-a-Face Demo
  The following video has been released by the WWE 2k16 development team, and demonstrates the import-a-face tool in the Create-a-Superstar mode.
  In the video, the team member uses Stephen Amell’s real face to import it to a new superstar he is creating for in-game use:WWE Tough Enough Extras
  The following videos are digital extras from Tough Enough last night, featuring eliminated contestant Tanner saying his goodbyes, and The Miz offering some heartfelt advice:T
  
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• What Was the Official Cause of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s Heart Attack?

  19-08-2015 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cause of Piper’s Heart Attack
  TMZ.com reported this morning that the cause of WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper’s death was a heart attack triggered by a pulmonary embolism in his lungs.
  Piper has had high blood pressure for years, which can cause blood clots. On his death certificate, it listed his occupation as a professional wrestler for 45 years.
  The post What Was the Official Cause of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s Heart Attack? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE Superstars In GQ; How To Eat Healthy On The Road, Diet Tips, What Is Their Favorite Restaurant?

  19-08-2015 05:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Several WWE Superstars recently took part in a Q&A interview with GQ; Charlotte, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Kofi Kingston and Cesaro all gave their answers on how they stay fit on the road, try to eat healthy, maintain and healthy lifestyle and more. You can read a few of their answers below: How difficult is it for you guys to find gyms to work out in when you’re essentially in a different city every night?Charlotte: Every single town I get to, the first thing I do is Googl
  
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• WWE Smackdown Taping Results For 8/20 *Spoilers*

  19-08-2015 05:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: WrestlingRumors.net
  The following results are spoilers from tonight’s WWE Smackdown taping results in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 
  Ryback and The Big Show went to a double countout after Ryback sent Show through the timekeeper’s area.
  The New Day beat Los Matadores & El Torito
  Lana and Dolph Ziggler cut a promo and were seen kissing, then Rusev and Summer Rae cut them off.  Rusev and Dolph argue over who will win on Sunday, and Rusev says he is going to destroy
  
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