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• Triple H discusses the future of WWE, NXT and Seth Rollins: Exclusive, Sept. 16, 2015

  16-09-2015 23:57
  
  Triple H discusses the future of WWE, NXT and Seth Rollins: Exclusive, Sept. 16, 2015The post Triple H discusses the future of WWE, NXT and Seth Rollins: Exclusive, Sept. 16, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Network: Unfiltered with Renee Young – “Randy Orton” Preview

  16-09-2015 23:56
  
  WWE Network: Unfiltered with Renee Young – “Randy Orton” previewThe post WWE Network: Unfiltered with Renee Young – “Randy Orton” Preview appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 5 surprise WWE main-eventers: 5 Things

  16-09-2015 23:55
  
  5 surprise WWE main-eventers: 5 ThingsThe post 5 surprise WWE main-eventers: 5 Things appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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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; Plus #NOCFinish Game W/ Prize!

  16-09-2015 23:54 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!
  You can listen to the show live in the audio player below! Please join the chat room so that Nick & Ross can read your comments on-air.
  You can also listen in by downloading the “Lumpen Radio” app in the Apple Play store.
  WZRadio is on Mixlr
   TRN Wrestling is hosted by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman & Ross Berm
  
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• Exclusive: “Package” Chris Sharpe Talks The Role Of The Referee In Pro Wrestling Today, Earl Hebner’s TNA HOF Induction, Earl’s Relationship With WWE, Which Referee Will Go In To WWE HOF First?, more

  16-09-2015 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Below is an exclusive interview notable pro wrestling referee “Package” Chris Sharpe granted to WrestleZone earlier on the WrestleZone Daily. It features Chris talking with WrestleZone Daily host Nick Hausman.
  To support “Package” Chris Sharpe please visit his Pro Wrestling Tees store.
  You can listen to Chris’ interview in the embedded player below. Some of his quotes have been transcribed below the player:On whether referee’
  
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• LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Now: The Lapsed Fan Runs Down WCW Uncensored ’96; Doomsday Cage, Mega Powers Big to End the 8 Man Alliance!

  16-09-2015 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
  The Lapsed Fan journeys into Hulkamania’s darker days this week, as your co-chairs deep dive the one-of-a-kind 1996 WCW Uncensored, headlined by the preposterous Doomsday Cage and the Mega Powers’ bid to dispatch the eight-man (yes, eight) Alliance to End Hulkamania.
  The show includes:
  - A meditation on why WCW would go to the trouble to construct the massive triple decker cage if most of the match took place outside the structure and/or in a standard ring at the bottom
  - The story b
  
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• Dixie Carter Addresses TNA’s Status on Destination America, Criticism for Using WWE Talents, TNA’s Future, Importance of Competition & More

  16-09-2015 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA President Dixie Carter was recently interviewed by Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
  On TNA’s current Destination America status:“The biggest challenge for us is building a brand in the U.S. That’s where we need to grow. We’re contracted to Destination America through the end of the year, and we are in discussions going on for 2016.”On TNA’s future:“TNA will continue exist, and on a level that far exce
  
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• News on Secondary Market Ticket Prices for WWE Night of Champions, New Day Member on “Superstar Ink”, Chikara Video Game

  16-09-2015 21:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on Secondary Market Ticket Prices for WWE Night of Champions
  TiqIQ, which tracks secondary market trends on tickets for live events sent the following regarding demand for Night Of Champions tickets at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX:
  At an average ticket price of $137.98; 2015 is the 2nd most expensive Night Of Champions event since it’s move to September in 2010. It trails 2013 at Joe Louis Arena which featured Daniel Bryan vs Randy Orton in the main event ($144.07).
  It’s als
  
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• PHOTO: Dave Batista Posts Photos With Cars At Spectre

  16-09-2015 21:31
  
  Batista posted the following pics with the cars from Spectre on Twitter:
  What a night at @Jaguar @LandRover
  #SPECTRE event #FrankfurtMotorShow @naomieharris pic.twitter.com/Y4CPuiyPBD
  — Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) September 15, 2015
  Joining us at our #SPECTRE event at the #FrankfurtMotorShow is @DaveBautista, who plays Hinx. pic.twitter.com/GtUvOzul9n
  — Land Rover (@LandRover) September 15, 2015
  Check out these amazing #SPECTRE cars @Jaguar @Landrover #FrankfurtMotorShow pic.twitte
  
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• Tonight’s Confirmed WWE NXT, TNA iMPACT! & ROH Matches

  16-09-2015 21:27
  
  – Here are tonight’s confirmed WWE NXT matches on the WWE Network:
  * WWE NXT Women’s champion Bayley vs. Mary Dobson* Tye Dillinger vs. Martin Stone* Apollo Crews vs. Solomon Crowe* Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic Match: Rhyno & Baron Corbin vs. Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa
  – Here are tonight’s confirmed ROH matches on the Destination America:
  * reDRagon vs. The House of Truth* Cedric Alexander vs. Dalton Castle* The Kingdom vs. War Machine
  – Here are toni
  
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• WWE NXT To Debut A New ‘Live Band’?, Details & Video

  16-09-2015 21:24
  
  Corey Graves has revealed that UK band “Bring Me The Horizon” is the new NXT “live band” and that we can see them at NXT Takeover: Respect:
  My pals @bmthofficial just destroyed NYC, & they have a message for the @WWENXT Universe.#NXTLoud #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/KE38aZiv1B
  — Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) September 16, 2015
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): A **SHOCKING** NEW LOOK SHANE MCMAHON PHOTO >>!
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• LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: 9/16 Edition of “WZ Daily” feat. “Package” Chris Sharp & Nick Paglino; Jarrett Sells His Stake In TNA, Who Is The 3rd Man?, Orton’s WWE TV Status, ZZ Signs With WWE, more

  16-09-2015 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone Daily, WrestleZone’s official daily pro wrestling news web radio show, aired on Mixlr.com/WZRadio!
  Host Nick Hausman is joined today by WrestleZone’s Executive Editor Nick Paglino!Nick & Nick discuss Jeff Jarrett losing minority ownership of TNA, Randy Orton’s TV schedule, ZZ signing with the WWE, who Ambrose & Reigns third man at Night of Champions will be, Sandow working in his original gimmick, Ho
  
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• Triple H Talks NXT’s Presence on the WWE Main Roster, Talks Sting Wrestling On Raw, Night of Champions, Bayley vs Banks and More

  16-09-2015 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H is the guest on this week’s sit down interview with Michael Cole, and below are some highlights:
  -Cole brings up what Triple H has done with NXT this year and asks if Triple H ever thought this was possible for NXT. HHH responds by saying you shoot for the stars with those kinds of things, and his goal was to create another brand for WWE. He admitted he was hesitant to run the Barclays Center for Takeover Brooklyn, but said just when he thinks NXT is as big as it will get, it cont
  
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• Roman Reigns Stands Up for Fans at SummerSlam Signing (Videos), Footage of Cena Hosting “Today” Show, JBL Tweets Del Rio

  16-09-2015 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  Roman Reigns Stands Up for Fans at SummerSlam Signing
  The following videos have been posted on Twitter, and they feature a security guard trying to rush fans through a line during a Roman Reigns autograph signing over SummerSlam weekend. Reigns speaks up for the fans in attendance so that everyone has an opportunity to get an autograph:@WWERomanReigns thanks for standing up for us at the meet and greet day before summerslam! pic.twitter.com/07JS7uc3B2
  — Anthony V. Falcone (@realTonyFalcone
  
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• ROH Signs International TV Deal, JR Blogs on the Raw Divas Title Match Finish, Preliminary Hearing Scheduled in Jimmy Snuka Case

  16-09-2015 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  ROH Signs International TV Deal
  Ring of Honor has signed a Television deal in France with Team 21. The press release issued by ROH hyped the Bullet Club, The Briscoes, Moose, Jay Lethal and ACH. ROH will begin airing this Friday.
  JR Blogs on the Raw Divas Title Match Finish
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog over at JRsBarBQ.com, and below are his thoughts on the finish to the Raw Divas Title match:“Had no issue with villain Nikki cheating to retain her title and creating another opp
  
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• WZ Photo Gallery: Brand New WWE 2k16 Roster Cards; Brian Pillman, Baron Corbin, Ministry/American Badass Undertaker, Whipwreck & More

  16-09-2015 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In 2K’s six and final reveal for the WWE 2K16 ongoing Roster 3:16, the remaining 23 WWE Superstars and Divas have been announced for inclusion in the forthcoming franchise release on October 27, 2015 in North America and October 30, 2015 internationally. This week’s additions to the WWE 2K16 extensive roster include Baron Corbin, Big E, Bray Wyatt, Brian Pillman, Colin Cassady, Enzo Amore, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Kofi Kingston, Konnor, Mark Henry, Mikey Whipwreck, Ric
  
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• 5 Surprise WWE Main Eventers, Preview Randy Orton on “Unfiltered”, Vince Reacts to Authority, Batista Talks 007 (Videos)

  16-09-2015 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  Batista Talks 007
  The following video features Batista at a “Spectre” media event:Watch highlights from the Jaguar #SPECTRE event, featuring @DaveBautista @NaomieHarris and the #CX75. https://t.co/uZpDoIznHQ
  — Jaguar (@Jaguar) September 16, 2015Vince Reacts to Authority
  Vince McMahon Tweeted the following:.@WWE. E is for entertainment. pic.twitter.com/48SOQyqI29
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 15, 2015Preview Randy Orton on “Unfiltered”
  The following
  
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• Sting On If He Regrets Signing with WWE, Putting HHH Over During Raw Promo, Shoots Straight About Playing His Part in WWE, More

  16-09-2015 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE star Sting recently spoke with Rolling Stone to promote his WWE World Title match at Night of Champions, and below are some highlights:Was it an expressed desire of yours to not just go up against WWE legends like HHH, but also some of the younger stars?To be straight with you, no. Although, man, if presented to me, I would wanna walk through that door, because there’s so many new, young, incredibly talented people – Seth being the best, I believe, as far as creativity and innova
  
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• “WZ Daily” is LIVE & ON THE AIR! feat. “Package” Chris Sharpe; Discussing Jarrett Losing Minority Ownership Of TNA, Who The Mystery 3rd Man Is, Orton’s TV Schedule, Hogan’s Comments About His Firing, ZZ Signing With

  16-09-2015 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone Daily goes live on WrestleZone Radio!
  Host Nick Hausman is joined today by WrestleZone’s Executive Editor Nick Paglino!
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Nick & Ben will be reading comments from the chat room on the air. You can also tweet the show using the hashtag #WZDaily.Nick & Nick will be discussing Jeff Jarrett losing minority ownership of TNA, Randy Orton’s TV schedule, ZZ signing with the
  
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• TNA Live Event Lineups Revealed, Kris Travis Injured, & More

  16-09-2015 17:16
  
  – Kris Travis is currently hospitalized after having cramps that are possibly related to his stomach cancer diagnosis. Travis underwent major surgery to combat the cancer, having a good amount of his stomach removed in the surgery. He had returned to the ring but began to feel the cramps and is getting testst done. Travis was in the second season of TNA British Bootcamp.
  On behalf of everyone here on the website, we send our best wishes to Travis for a quick and full recovery.
  – Here
  
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• VIDEO: New Preview For ROH’s All-Star Extravaganza Event

  16-09-2015 17:14
  
  Here is a new preview video for ROH All-Star Extravaganza, featuring an interview with Jay Lethal ahead of his ROH World Title match with Kyle O’Reilly at the show:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Ric Flair’s Crazy Ex-Wife!! YIKES!!!!
  The post VIDEO: New Preview For ROH’s All-Star Extravaganza Event appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Report: Jeff Jarrett No Longer a Minority Owner of TNA Wrestling

  16-09-2015 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  According to PWInsider.com, part of the deal Jeff Jarrett signed to return to TNA saw Dixie Carter and Panda Energy buyout Jarrett’s minority stake in TNA.
  The deal signed also included Jeff Jarrett’s TNA Hall of Fame induction, GFW receiving promotion from TNA, and GFW having the ability to book TNA talents as needed.
  The report notes the deal was completed a few days before the Jarretts cut their promo announcing they would be returning to TNA, and allows both sides part ways on go
  
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• “WZ Daily” Web Radio Show is LIVE today at Noon EST; Listen To Yesterday’s Episode

  16-09-2015 16:33 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!
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Nick & Nick will be reading comments from the chat room on the air. You can also tweet the show using the hashtag #WZDaily.
  You can listen to yesterday’s episode of WZ Daily by subscribing to ‘WrestleZone Radio’ on iTunes or Soundcloud. You can also listen to
  
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• Sting Comments on Finally Debuting in WWE, The Bellas Learn They Have a New Sibling, Band Appearing at NXT Takeover Respect

  16-09-2015 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  Sting Comments on Finally Debuting in WWE
  The Houston Chronicle recently interviewed Sting to hype his WWE World Title match at Night of Champions. When asked about finally making the move to WWE, Sting noted the reaction from the crowd made him feel like he was “starting over” again and he had the following to say:“Quite honestly, I never thought it would happen, that I’d be in the WWE, but here I am. Whether I was right or wrong, I made a decision
  
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• Tonight’s WWE NXT, Impact Wrestling & ROH Match Previews: Bayley & Banks Return, Lethal Lockdown, Kingdom vs War Machine & Much More

  16-09-2015 15:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following are the match previews for tonight’s WWE NXT, TNA Impact Wrestling and ROH TV shows:
  WWE NXT at 8pm EST:
  -WWE NXT Women’s champion Bayley making her first appearance since winning the belt vs. Mary Dobson.
  -Tye Dillinger vs. Martin Stone.
  -Apollo Crews vs. Solomon Crowe.
  -Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic: Rhyno & Baron Corbin vs. Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa.
  -Also appearing are Sasha Banks, Adam Rose, Bull Dempsey and more.
  TNA Impact Wrestling at 9pm EST:
  -Lethal L
  
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• Matches Taped for This Week’s WWE Smackdown (Non-Spoiler), WWE Trademarks New Name, Cena Hosting NBC Show Tomorrow

  16-09-2015 15:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Matches Taped for This Week’s WWE Smackdown
  WWE taped the following matches last night in Little Rock for this week’s Smackdown:
  -WWE World Heavyweight champion Seth Rollins & Sheamus vs. Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose.-WWE Tag Team champion Kofi Kingston vs. Devon Dudley.-Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler.-Big Show vs. Cesaro.
  -Paige and Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks and Naomi.
  WWE Trademarks New Name
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE has filed to trademark the name Asuka for recent NX
  
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• WWE Smackdown Taping Results For 9/18 *Spoilers*

  16-09-2015 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  The following are WWE Smackdown TV taping results from tonight:
  WWE World Heavyweight champion Seth Rollins cuts a promo that Sheamus interrupts.
  Sasha Banks & Naomi defeated Paige & Becky Lynch
  WWE Tag Team champions The New Day comes out with a “Save the Table” petition they want The Dudleys Boyz to sign. Kofi Kingston ends up having a match and beats Devon with a quick pin.
  Big Show defeated Cesaro
  Show wins with a KO punch. The post WWE Sma
  
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• Complete WWE Smackdown TV Taping Results For 9/18 *Spoilers*

  16-09-2015 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  The following are WWE Smackdown TV taping results from tonight:
  WWE World Heavyweight champion Seth Rollins cuts a promo that Sheamus interrupts.
  Sasha Banks & Naomi defeated Paige & Becky Lynch
  WWE Tag Team champions The New Day comes out with a “Save the Table” petition they want The Dudleys Boyz to sign. Kofi Kingston ends up having a match and beats Devon with a quick pin.
  Big Show defeated Cesaro
  Show wins with a KO punch. The post Complet
  
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• Update: Ambrose/Reigns WWE NOC Mystery Partner?

  16-09-2015 05:46
  
  WWE is considering the possibility of a surprise name to join Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns against the Wyatt Family at Night of Champions. Erick Rowan, despite speculation, isn’t ready to come back yet and is going to the WWE Performance Center to train for his return.
  The current names that are being rumored as surprises are Chris Jericho and Kane. While Jericho has been absent from WWE television for a while and is considered less likely because of that, Kane is scheduled to be backstag
  
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• Watch Itami vs Breeze in WWE 2k16, Team PCB Dances, Did Paige Accept Her Boyfriend’s Proposal?, (Videos), Sandow’s Original Gimmick Returns

  16-09-2015 05:39 via wrestlezone.com
  Sandow Brings Back Original Gimmick
  During tonight’s WWE Smackdown taping, Damien Sandow defeated Adam Rose in a dark match, and brought back his original gimmick in which he sports a blue robe. He also called himself “The Voice of Common Sense”, but he worked as a babyface and not a heel. He said he is no longer a stunt double:just watched Sandow defeat Rose as a FACE in his OG attire. #mainevent #smackdown pic.twitter.com/rSHCN7H6vR
  — ted (@TedGilliam) September 16, 201
  
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• Paige is shocked by Kevin’s proposal: Total Divas: September 15, 2015

  16-09-2015 05:19
  
  Paige is shocked by Kevin’s proposal: Total Divas: September 15, 2015The post Paige is shocked by Kevin’s proposal: Total Divas: September 15, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jimmy Uso tests out his comedy routine on Naomi and her dad: Total Divas: September 15, 2015

  16-09-2015 05:18
  
  Jimmy Uso tests out his comedy routine on Naomi and her dad: Total Divas: September 15, 2015The post Jimmy Uso tests out his comedy routine on Naomi and her dad: Total Divas: September 15, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bryan tells Brie that officials don’t want him back in the ring yet: Total Divas: September 15, 2015

  16-09-2015 05:18
  
  Bryan tells Brie that officials don’t want him back in the ring yet: Total Divas: September 15, 2015The post Bryan tells Brie that officials don’t want him back in the ring yet: Total Divas: September 15, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lana Sends A Warning Tweet To Rusev, Sting/Owen Hart DVDs

  16-09-2015 05:15
  
  – Wrestling DVD Network reports that the documentary part of the Sting: Into The Light DVD will run seventy-six minutes, with an additional thirty minutes or so of extra stories. Meanwhile, the Owen: Hart of Gold DVD set will run seventy-one minutes for the documentary with forty-five minutes of extra footage and twenty-one full-length matches.
  – Lana posted the following to Twitter today following last night’s RAW:Beware of blondes bearing gifts @RusevBUL…they're always
  
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• Bram Pleads Not Guilty To Domestic Battery Charges

  16-09-2015 05:13
  
  Thomas Latimer, aka TNA’s Bram, pled not guilty on charges of domestic batter with strangulation and forced imprisonment. Latimer entered the plea during his arraignment and is set for a hearing next Monday.
  Latimer was arrested on August 31st on the charges, which were allegedly committed against his girlfriend Ashley Allen. TNA responded by indefinitely suspending him from any future TNA-sanctioned events awaiting the outcome of the case.
  The hearing on Monday is in regard to the order t
  
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• Complete WWE Main Event TV Taping Results From 9/15 *Spoilers*

  16-09-2015 05:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  The following results are spoilers from tonight’s WWE Main Event tapings: 
  Dark Match:
  The Dudley Boyz defeated Brad Maddox and Heath Slater 
  WWE Main Event:
  Rusev comes out and runs down Lana and Dolph Ziggler, then runs down all American men, which brings out Jack Swagger. 
  Rusev defeated Jack Swagger 
  They did their standard Main Event battle then Rusev with a thumb to the eye, leaping side kick to Swagger, then Rusev defeated Swagger with an Ac
  
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• VIDEOS: Kelly Kelly/WAGS Preview + Top 10 RAW Moments

  16-09-2015 05:11
  
  – A preview from the latest episode of E!’s reality show WAGS is below with Kelly Kelly showing off some wrestling moves:– Here is this week’s Top 10 RAW Moments video:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Doink The Clown Right Before His Death! Eeeeeeks! He Doesn’t Look Very Good At All!!!
  The post VIDEOS: Kelly Kelly/WAGS Preview + Top 10 RAW Moments appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Didn’t Want To Acknowledge Reigns’ Samoan Heritage?

  16-09-2015 05:05
  
  Kevin Eck says in his latest blog entry that WWE initially didn’t want to acknowledge Roman Reigns’ Samoan heritage. While the company has done so since, Eck — a former writer for the company — writes that he pitched the idea of Reigns as a cousin to the Usos in a way that would play up Reigns’ heritage and family ties to Rikishi and the Usos.
  Eck writes,“Surely Vince would love the pitch and I’d get one of his “that’s really good thinking&rd
  
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• PHOTO: Adam Rose Gets a New Look, Debuts New “Party Pooper” Gimmick

  16-09-2015 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  During tonight’s WWE TV tapings, WWE star Adam Rose came out with a new gimmick he’s been using for the past few live events. Rose worked the dark match between the Main Event and Smackdown tapings in Little Rock, and below is a shot of what the gimmick looks like.
  Rose is apparently spinning the character off his previous Adam Rose character, but he’s a downer instead of a partier, and is a heel:“Cheering on your favorite superstars….like the mindless sheep you ar
  
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• Mojo Madden’s Opening Segment Spectacular!

  16-09-2015 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Seth Rollins doesn’t like Sting. Sting destroyed Rollins’ statue. I don’t blame Rollins for not liking Sting.Triple H’s music hits. “Oh, no, not them again!”
  Mom and Dad head to the ring, practically genuflecting on the “Connor’s Cure” logo. They immediately revert to being heels. Why, yes, it is confusing.
  If Steph wore thick, black glasses, she’d look like Amy Farrah Fowler. She ticks off the names of several wrestlers. Zero response.
  
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• Bob Backlund Talks About His New Biography, Roddy Piper, Not Wanting To Turn Heel, Who Made The Biggest Impact On His Career?

  16-09-2015 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund recently took part in an interview with Ring Rust Radio while promoting his new biography, BACKLUND: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling’s World Champion.
  Backlund talks about why now was the right time to write the book, why he didn’t want to turn heel earlier in his career, why turning worked later in his career, who influenced his career most, and much more. You can read a few excerpts and listen to the interview in the player below:
  
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• Lucha Underground Star Pulled From PWS Show, UK Band Appearing At NXT Takeover Respect, Jay Lethal Says History Will Be Made Friday (Videos)

  16-09-2015 04:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pro Wrestling Syndicate 
  Pro Wrestling Syndicate announced Lucha Underground star Ricochet (aka Prince Puma) has been removed from their 10/24 event due to a scheduling conflict.
  Impact Wrestling star Zema Ion (aka DJ Z) has been added to the same show. 
  NXT Takeover Respect
  Corey Graves is featured in the following video with the band Bring Me The Horizon, announcing themselves as the new NXT “live band”. Graves adds that you can see them at the next NXT live special, NXT
  
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• Dana Warrior On Talk Is Jericho, Win Autographed Ultimate Warrior Book, Batista Shows Off Spectre Vehicles (Photos)

  16-09-2015 03:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Talk Is Jericho
  The Ultimate Warrior’s widow, Dana Warrior, will be the guest on tomorrow’s episode of Talk Is Jericho with Chris Jericho. 
  Warrior Auction
  Speaking of Dana Warrior, she signed a copy of the new Ultimate Warrior book along with Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Vince McMahon that is up for auction. 
  The book includes a set of ring tassels worn by Warrior himself, and the auction benefits Connor’s Cure. You can view the auction by clicking here.
  
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• Jim Ross Praises The Booking Of Sting On RAW, Nikki/Charlotte, HHH

  16-09-2015 03:32
  
  Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry online. Check out the highlights:
  On Sting’s RAW match: “The finish of the show was perfect to build to Sunday’s NOC as Sting beating Rollins as tried an true, old school booking. Still curious as to why WWE did not heavily promote Sting’s first ever match on Raw in advance especially going up against the Monday Night Football double header. Nice booking.”
  On Nikki Bella vs. Charlotte: “Had no issue with villain Nikki
  
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• Forbes: ‘Lower Cable Ratings Puts Pressure On WWE Network!’

  16-09-2015 03:30
  
  A new editorial at Forbes has taken a look at the dwindling ratings of wrestling on cable and suggests that this could pressure WWE into building up the WWE Network as a way to ensure that they still have a place for programming. You can check out the full column at the link, which looks at how Raw and SmackDown brought in lower ratings over the summer and looks at TNA’s trevails over the last couple of years.
  An except of the article is below:
  TNA Wrestling, the closest thing to “co
  
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• The October WWE NXT Takeover Gets A Name – Details

  16-09-2015 03:25
  
  – Championship Wrestling from Hollywood has announced that they’re celebrating their fifth year on the air in Los Angeles and will be moving to a new time. The show will be airing on KDOC-TV in L.A. at 4:00 PM PT.
  “I’m proud of the work we’ve been able to do with KDOC-TV over these past 5 years and I can’t wait to see what Saturdays at 4:00PM will do for Championship Wrestling from Hollywood.” said CWFH Executive Producer David Marquez. “We’v
  
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• The Latest Names Being Discussed For Ambrose/Reigns’ Teammate At WWE Night Of Champions

  16-09-2015 03:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  It’s been widely speculated as to who will team with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns this Sunday at WWE Night of Champions against the Wyatt Family. As reported earlier, Randy Orton was backstage last night at RAW, but likely won’t be the third man, and WWE might be going with a surprise entrant. 
  PWInsider said even though it’s been speculated that Erick Rowan could be one of those names, he’s not ready to make a return yet. Rowan has teased a re
  
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• WWE Working With Jakks Pacific Again, Kelly Kelly Shows Off WWE Skills, Gives Stinkface In A Bikini (Video)

  16-09-2015 02:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Working With Jakks Pacific
  PWInsider.com is reporting WWE has signed a new global licensing agreement with Jakks Pacific; Jakks was the previous manufacturer of WWE action figures before Mattel took over the license. 
  Mattel will still retain the master toy license for WWE products, which runs through 2019, but Jakks toys will begin to sell in 2016. The new deal includes costumes, dress-up apparel, remote control vehicles, seasonal costumes and Jakks’ 3D IT Characte
  
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• This Week’s WWE RAW Ratings; How Did The Show Do Against The Monday Night Football Opener?

  16-09-2015 01:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: ShowBuzzDaily.com
  Last night’s episode of WWE RAW, which featured Sting’s first ever RAW match, saw a slight increase in viewership with 3.398 million viewers. This number is a very small increase from last week’s 3.385 million viewers. 
  This week’s WWE RAW ratings, which was the WWE Night of Champions go-home show, brought in 3.290 million viewers in hour one, 3.539 million viewers in the second, and 3.363 million viewers in the fina
  
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• TNA Star Bram Set To Appear In Court, TNA’s Question Mark Asks Who The Greatest Tag Team Is (Video)

  16-09-2015 01:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bram
  PWInsider.com is reporting TNA star Bram is set to appear in court next Monday, September 21st, in relation to his recent arrest. The court hearing is reported to address a no contact order Bram (real name Thomas Latimer) has against him, barring him from contacting the victim in the case.
  Bram was arrested last month and charged with felony domestic battery and false imprisonment after a dispute with his girlfriend. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and is still suspended
  
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