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• Exclusive: Juggalo Championship Wrestling Champion The Weedman Talks R-Truth Performing At ICP Concert, When It Was Arranged, Is WWE Upset?, more

  12-10-2015 23:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today Juggalo Championship Wrestling Champion The Weedman was featured as a guest on WrestleZone Daily. The Weedmand joined the show to talk about R-Truth’s recent performance at an Insane Clown Posse show, when the idea came about, how the WWE feels about him appearing, the WWE’s feeling about ICP these days and more.
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  You can listen to The Weedman’s appearance starting at the 14:15 mark in the embedded audio player bel
  
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• The Bella Twins Discuss What They Love Most About WWE, More

  12-10-2015 23:09
  
  The Bella Twins did an interview with Move Nourish Believe. Check out some highlights below:
  On whether they’ve always been into health and fitness:
  Nikki: “I grew up as an athlete and in an athletic family. I was always familiar with workouts, hard work and eating right, but honestly the major ‘aha’ moment of truly eating right was when I started dating my boyfriend, John Cena. He just showed me a whole new way of life, a way to truly enjoy eating right and working out.
  
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• Unsigned Indy Talents Work The NXT TV Tapings, NXT Takeover/Hulu

  12-10-2015 23:07
  
  – Several of the talents that worked this past week’s NXT tapings were unsigned indy names. Among them are Evie, who comes from New Zealand and faced Nia Jax; Australia’s Shazza McKenzie, who faced Emma; and Kay Lee Ray, a Scottish talent who also faced Jax. Of course, James Storm also worked the WWE NXT TV tapings.
  – WWE has added NXT Takeover: Respect to Hulu, along with the other Takover specials. This is the first time that they’ve been available on the streamin
  
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• Cesaro Talks the Organic “Cesaro Section” Trend, It’s Shifting Momentum, His Favorite Wrestlers to Work with and More

  12-10-2015 23:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE star Cesaro recently spoke with Upvoted and the following are some interview highlights:
  On the “Cesaro Section” trend:“The first time I saw the Cesaro section was a couple years ago in Nashville and it was very cool. Since then, it has become even stronger. My favorite part about it is that it came organically and was the fans’ initiative in support of me which is very humbling and makes me proud. It is something that connects me with the fans and motivates me to kee
  
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• ‘Happy Sandoween’ From Mick Foley, Former Smackdown Colleagues Reunite (Photo), Aiden O’Shea Talks About Facing Kenny King in the World Title Series (Video)

  12-10-2015 23:06 via wrestlezone.com
  Mick Foley
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley posted the following on Facebook, asking when the time for more Damien Sandow on WWE TV will come: 
  HAPPY SANDOWEENWe all know how talented Damien Sandow is. A year ago, he was stealing the show without a single word….
  Posted by Mick Foley on Monday, October 12, 2015
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  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts posted the following image, showing current ESPN anchor and former WWE announcer Todd Grisham meeting up with him: My o
  
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• ‘Happy Sandoween’ From Mick Foley, Former SD! Colleagues Reunite (Photo), Aiden O’Shea Talks Facing Kenny King in the TNA World Title Series (Video)

  12-10-2015 23:06 via wrestlezone.com
  Mick Foley
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley posted the following on Facebook, asking when the time for more Damien Sandow on WWE TV will come: HAPPY SANDOWEENWe all know how talented Damien Sandow is. A year ago, he was stealing the show without a single word….
  Posted by Mick Foley on Monday, October 12, 2015Smackdown
  Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts posted the following image, showing current ESPN anchor and former WWE announcer Todd Grisham meeting up with him: My old
  
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• VIDEOS: The Latest Editions Of ‘UpUpDownDown’ + ‘Canvas 2 Canvas’

  12-10-2015 23:05
  
  – Here is the latest episode of Xavier Woods’ UpUpDownDown:– Here is the latest episode of WWE’s Canvas 2 Canvas, featuring the Dudley Boyz being painted:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): New Diva Eva Marie Looking HOT At RAW!! **TIGHT MINI-DRESS**!!
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• WWE NXT Tag-Team Reunites (Photo), + Latest ‘WWE Fury’ (Video)

  12-10-2015 23:03
  
  – Here is a pic of Sylvester Lefort and Marcus Louis back together at Saturday night’s NXT show. Lefort was managing Louis at the show; the two were split up last October.
  Hey @SylvesterWWE is back and @wwemarcuslouis got his hair back #NXTWinterHaven pic.twitter.com/danZalofyG
  — Jordan Ratcliff (@ninjordan) October 11, 2015
  – WWE has posted the latest episode of WWE Fury, which looks at sixteen ring post collisions:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): New Diva Eva Marie Looking HO
  
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• The Nitro Girls Reunite, CJ Parker Signs With NJPW, & More

  12-10-2015 23:01
  
  – NJPW has announced that former NXT star CJ Parker, now working as Juice Robinson, has joined the roster on a full-time basis. Parker requested anr received his NXT release in March after three years with the company.
  – The Nitro Girls reunited at Saturday night’s Reality of Wrestling taping in Houston. You can see a pic onthe promotion’s Facebook page.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): UFC’s Brittney Palmer In A **TINY HOT PINK** Bikini!!!
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• WWE Confirms the Engagement of Rusev and Lana, How Might WWE’s Acknowledgment Affect TV Storylines?

  12-10-2015 23:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE stars Lana and Rusev are reportedly now engaged, as the two have been a real life couple for quite sometime now.
  WWE has publicly acknowledged the engagement, as WWE.com posted the following:As first reported by TMZ, former U.S. Champion Rusev and Lana are reportedly engaged. The Ravishing Russian had been romantically linked to Dolph Ziggler in recent months and Rusev fielded a proposal from Summer Rae just last week, but it would appear that any lingering problems between the pow
  
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• PHOTOS: John Laurinaitis/Saudi Arabia, Asuka/NXT Live Event Debut

  12-10-2015 22:59
  
  — John Laurinaitis produced the recent WWE shows in Saudi Arabia, a job he has done in the past. He posted the following on Twitter….
  The #Jeddah @WWE has started and what a way to kick off the night with #LuchaDragons fun times #Peoplepower pic.twitter.com/QTfky92iVZ
  — John Laurinaitis (@JohnLaurinaitis) October 8, 2015— Asuka made her NXT live event debut over the weekend in Winter Haven, FL, defeating Emma. Here are some photos from her appearance…
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• WWE’s Upcoming DVD Plans, Post-Royal Rumble RAW Location

  12-10-2015 22:57
  
  — According to WrestlingDVDNews.com, WWE is working on a Scott Hall documentary DVD for 2016. Also scheduled for 2016 are DVDs on the Dudley Boyz & Eric Bischoff as well as OMG 50 Craziest ECW Moments.— WWE NXT Takeover: Respect and Hercules (starring the Rock) are now available on Hulu Plus.— The RAW the day after the 2016 WWE Royal Rumble PPV will take place at The American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. Tickets go on sale October 16th.— Corey Graves appeared at the
  
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• Mark Henry Wants To Work A Match At WrestleMania 32, Attitude Era

  12-10-2015 22:56
  
  Mark Henry spoke with Philly Voice for a new interview. Check out the highlights:
  On his ability to recover from injuries throughout his career: “It’s hard work, man. It’s hard work and not accepting defeat. A lot of people, really anybody that’s ever had an injury, it’s always hard to rehab. It’s always hard to come back. You know, I’m a product of the 80’s and seeing a guy get beat and seeing a guy get hurt and sucking it up and working hard to c
  
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• Bayley Writes A Letter To Fans Following NXT Takeover: Respect

  12-10-2015 22:54
  
  Bayley posted the following on Twitter today, commenting on fan reaction to her iron man match with Sasha Banks at NXT Takeover: Respect…
  Just about finished reading #IronManMatch tweets. Thank you @TripleH, @SashaBanksWWE & #NXTUniverse. Still in awepic.twitter.com/BwCpOPs6N7
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) October 10, 2015
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• **SPOILERS** – SHIMMER 76-79 TV Taping Results

  12-10-2015 22:52
  
  Credit: Martin Bentley and Pwinsider.comSHIMMER VOLUME 76 RESULTS* NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS RUMBLE MATCH: Candice LeRae b. Allysin Kay, Cheerleader Melissa, Evie, Heidi Lovelace, Hiroyo Matsumoto, Kay Lee Ray, Kellie Skater, Kellyanne, Kimber Lee, Madison Eagles, Mia Yim, Rhia O’Reilly, Shazza McKenzie, Tessa Blanchard, Thunderkitty, Vanessa Kraven, Veda Scott, Xandra Bale & Yumi Ohka* LuFisto b. Taylor Made* Sonoko Kato b. Kimber Lee (w/Cherry Bomb)* Courtney Rush b. Shazza McKenzie* Mia
  
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• Exclusive: “Eugene” Nick Dinsmore Talks Coaching In WWE NXT, Origin Of “Eugene” Character, Midwest All Pro, More (Audio Included)

  12-10-2015 22:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following is an exclusive interview granted to WrestleZone Radio with former WWE Superstar and founder of Midwest All Pro, “Eugene” Nick Dinsmore. Dinsmore is interviewed by WrestleZone Radio’s Nick Hausman.
  You can subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes & Soundcloud.
  You can follow Midwest All Pro on Twitter @MidwestAllPro
  You can find the full audio of the interview and transcribed quotes below:On working as a WWE NXT trainer and also opening his own train
  
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• WWE Diva Resumes Training, Comments On Negative Fans, The Great Khali Featured In Funny Commerical (Video)

  12-10-2015 22:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cameron
  WWE Diva Cameron posted the following to Instagram earlier today, seemingly resuming her WWE training at the WWE Performance Center: The daily negativity I get on social media coupled with my hunger and passion for this business fuels the fire inside me. I owe it to my fans to perfect my craft and deliver above and beyond anyones expectations. I wont let the haters define who I am. Its time to work hard and prove the naysayers wrong. The journey starts here….. I’m back&
  
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• Who Got James Storm In Touch With WWE To Set Up His Company Debut?

  12-10-2015 21:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWInsider.com is reporting former WWE star and NXT trainer Billy Gunn was the person who got James Storm in touch with WWE officials. 
  Read More: Backstage News on Why TNA Wants James Storm for the Upcoming India Tour
  As reported, Storm was seen with Gunn last Wednesday at Full Sail University, where NXT tapes it’s TV shows and site of last week’s Takeover special. Storm then worked a match the next night during the NXT TV tapings; Gunn and Storm are actually good friends outsid
  
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• First Panels Revealed For CM Punk’s Drax Comic (Photos), Stipulation Announced For Sydal/ACH Best Of Five Match

  12-10-2015 21:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring Of Honor
  Ring Of Honor announced Matt Sydal and ACH’s deciding match in their best of five series will grant the winner entry into this year’s Survival Of The Fittest tournament. 
  Sydal and ACH will face off one more time on November 13th, with the winner gaining the first entry into the tournament. Night one of SOTF15 will take place in Milwaukee at the Turner Hall Ballroom, followed by a stop in Hopkins, MN the next night, November 14th. 
  CM Punk
  As noted, the new Ma
  
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• Seth Rollins Talks About Meeting Rude Fans, Never Leaving The Midwest, How Did He Get Involved With Jon Stewart?

  12-10-2015 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins spoke with the Chicago Tribune ahead of tonight’s WWE RAW at Chicago’s AllState Arena. 
  Rollins talks about being from the midwest, rooting for Chicago teams, his attitude towards rude fans, and much more. You can read a few excerpts below: 
  Rollins talks about how his angle with Jon Stewart started: Jon caught wind of the segment because one of his assistants was a fan. She said, “Hey, you should make a video
  
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• Bill DeMott’s Daughter Killed In Car Crash – Details

  12-10-2015 20:36
  
  Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Bill DeMott’s daughter Keri was killed in a head-on car crash this morning. She was twenty years old.
  Keri was driving east on State Road 407 in Orlando, Florida at around 12:30 AM. Another car veered into the lane and immediately hit her. She died at the scene and the other driver is in critical condition. Police are currently investigating.
  Shane Helms and Sean Waltman wrote the following on Twitter about the tragedy:
  My thoughts and condolences go out to
  
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• Update: Rumored Reason For John Cena Taking Time Off From WWE

  12-10-2015 20:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Pro wrestling writer Scott Keith (Sporting News/Fighting Spirit Magazine) recently noted on his blog that the reason being given for John Cena taking an extended break from WWE this fall is due to shooting a new reality series for FOX.
  Keith explained he has a friend in the industry and Cena is scheduled to host a new fitness-themed show for the network, which would explain his absence. 
  Keith posted the following: A friend in the fitness industry is working on a fitness-them
  
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• LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: 10/10 Edition of WrestleZone Daily feat. JCW’s The Weedman Talking R-Truth & CSR’s Justin LaBar Talking WWE NXT Trip; Discussing WWE Wanting Del Rio Back, James Storm’s NXT Status, more

  12-10-2015 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone Daily, WrestleZone’s official daily pro wrestling news web radio show, aired on Mixlr.com/WZRadio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and 2CW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr).
  Today’s show will feature two live call-in guests. First, Juggalo Championship Wrestling Champion The Weedman will be chatting about introducing WWE Superstar R-Truth to the stage at this past weekend&r
  
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• Dean Ambrose Rips Fans Who Post Spoiler Photos Online

  12-10-2015 20:11
  
  Speaking toGamespot.com, WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose expressed that he hates taking selfie photos, and he slammed fans who post spoiler pictures online.
  Ambrose on fans taking the magic away: “Yeah, a lot of fans kinda take the magic away. But it’s been like this for years now, where they dig and search for every little bit of info and spend so much time deciphering everything and overthinking things. That’s just an outlet for their passion for wrestling, but it does take away t
  
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• Forbes Writer Critiques WWE & The NXT Divas Crying

  12-10-2015 20:09
  
  Forbes.com has published an editorial by Alfred Konuwa, critiquing the WWE and NXT Divas who cry after their matches. Here is an excerpt:
  “The absence of tears following a strong women’s match will suggest that they expected nothing less than to tear the house down. It also allows fans to stay involved in the storyline, which thrives the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. The NXT women’s division needs to get back to basics, and use the aforementioned Paige-Emma match a
  
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• Galloway: ‘Taker Paces Around Backstage Like A Mad Man!’

  12-10-2015 20:07
  
  The Mirror recently interviewed current TNA star and former WWE worker Drew Galloway. He shared a story on The Undertaker’s backstage demeanor in WWE. Below are some highlights.
  Galloway on how The Undertaker paces around backstage like a maniac: “That was unreal. And I came out second too, no one ever comes out second with Undertaker! That was a really big deal – also trying to keep a straight face while he’s pacing around like a mad man. He’s supposed to be this s
  
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• Backstage News on Why TNA Wants James Storm for the Upcoming India Tour, More Details on TNA Canceling Halloween Tour

  12-10-2015 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, despite James Storm making his WWE NXT debut at last week’s TV tapings, there is still a sizable money offer on the table for Storm to re-sign with TNA.
  Read Also: TNA Makes James Storm Big Money Offer
  According to PWInsider.com, TNA wants Storm for its upcoming tour of India to help put over Mahabali Shera. Shera will be one of the focal points during TNA’s tour of India, as pushing Shera is part of TNA’s agreement with Sony SIX. James Storm recently had a feud with
  
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• Bill DeMott’s Daughter Passes Away Following Head-On Car Collision, Shane “Hurricane” Helms Comments

  12-10-2015 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  According to The Orlando Sentinel, 20 year old Keri DeMott, the daughter of former WWE NXT head trainer Bill DeMott, passed away after a head-on crash in Brevard County, Florida on Saturday morning.
  According to the report, DeMott was driving a 2001 Honda CRV on State Road 407 when the crashed occurred at around 12:30am. The other driver involved in the crash was 22-year-old Keith Pumphrey of Melbourne, FL and he remains in critical condition.
  Pumphrey’s 2004 Honda Pilot reported
  
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• Exclusive: Bill Apter Talks New Book, Benoit Murder-Suicide Theory, Being Misquoted, WWE’s Media Relationship, more (Audio)

  12-10-2015 19:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following is an exclusive interview granted to WrestleZone Radio with legendary pro wrestling journalist and the author of the new book Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn’t Know It Was Broken!, Bill Apter. In this exclusive interview Bill is interviewed by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman.You can subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes & Soundcloud.
  You can find the full audio of the interview and transcribed quotes below. We have also included videos that Bill references in his int
  
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• WWE Releasing “Sting: Into the Light” DVD Tomorrow; Complete Content Listing, Exclusives, Watch Sting Enter WWE HQ for the First Time

  12-10-2015 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE will be releasing its “Sting: Into the Light” DVD and Blu-Ray tomorrow, featuring a documentary on Sting’s career and entrance into WWE. The DVD will feature the following, according to PWInsider.com.You can also watch a preview clip of the DVD, featuring Sting entering WWE Headquarters for the first time, in the video player below:
  DISC 1
  Documentary:
          Now or Never
          NWA Clash of the Champio
  
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• CM Punk’s First Marvel Comic Book Out Next Month, Synopsis Revealed, The Rock’s “San Andreas” Out on DVD Tomorrow, Extra Details

  12-10-2015 18:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CM Punk’s First Marvel Comic Book Out Next Month
  The CM Punk penned comic book series “Drax”, which focuses on the solo adventures of the Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” character, will see its first issue released on 11/4. Marvel has issued the following comic description:“Drax the Destroyer is the muscle for the Guardians of the Galaxy, but what does he do when he’s not adventuring through space with the Guardians? He lets his bloodthirsty que
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (10/11): Orton and Reigns Team Up, Breeze vs R-Truth, Triple Threat Tag Title Match and More

  12-10-2015 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  WWE Live Event Results
  10/11/15
  Bloomington, IL
  R-Truth d. Tyler Breeze
  Jimmy Uso d. Heather Slater in a dance contest, then pinned him. Slater called out somebody else from the back. Neville hit him with the Red Arrow. Slater grabbed the mic and called for the biggest, baddest WWE Superstar. Mark Henry came out, hit him with the World’s Strongest Slam, then pinned him. Henry then danced, and Neville and Uso ran back out to dance with him.
  Dolph Ziggler d. Rusev.
  The
  
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• King Barrett on His WWE Future: “I Would Really Like to Go Into the Tag Division”

  12-10-2015 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE star King Barrett, who just returned to WWE TV following a hiatus to shoot a new WWE Studios movie in The UK, recently spoke with The Sun, and the following are some quotes from Barrett regarding his WWE future:“I would really like to go into the tag division. It isn’t something I’ve done very much in the past. Pretty much consistently since I’ve been with WWE since 2010 I’ve been the bad guy singles wrestler so I would like to do something a little different.
  I
  
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• Athena Reacts to Her NXT Debut, Sami Zayn Explains “BFG” Tweet, Ziggler Talks Childhood Nightmare, WWE Cameras at Dudleys School

  12-10-2015 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  Sami Zayn Explains “BFG” Tweet
  Sami Zayn caused a stir amongst Twitter fans over the weekend when he included the phrase “Bound for Glory” in a Tweet. Zayn explained his Tweet by posting the following:“Bound For Glory” is a film about the life of Woody Guthrie. It was a Dusty Rhodes recommendation. He is missed dearly. #HappyBirthdayDusty
  — Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) October 12, 2015Athena Reacts to Her NXT Debut
  As noted, indy star Athena made her WWE N
  
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• TUNE IN NOW: WZ Daily is LIVE feat. JCW’s The Weedman & Justin LaBar; Discussing R-Truth At ICP Concert, Justin’s Time In WWE Developmental, WWE Wanting Del Rio Back, James Storm’s NXT Status, more

  12-10-2015 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone Daily goes live on WrestleZone Radio!Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and 2CW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr).
  Today’s show will feature two live call-in guests. First, Juggalo Championship Wrestling Champion The Weedman will be chatting about introducing WWE Superstar R-Truth to the stage at this past weekend’s Insane Clown Posse show. Also, Chair Shot Reality’s&nbs
  
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• Paige Hangs Out with SHIMMER Crew (Photo), Today’s Wrestler Birthdays, More Details on CM Punk’s Video of Hornswoggle Fall

  12-10-2015 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  Today’s Wrestler Birthdays
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, former WWE star Rodney Mack turns 45 years old and GFW’s Karen Jarrett turns 43.
  Paige Hangs Out with SHIMMER Crew
  As noted, WWE Diva Paige’s mom, Saraya Knight, competed at the SHIMMER TV tapings over the weekend, which took place in Illinois. Paige was arriving in Illinois for Chicago last night, and hung out with some of the SHIMMER crew as seen below:Love catching up with the @SHIMMERwomen  p
  
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• New Ford Service Commercial feat. The Rock (Video), SHIMMER Star Announces Her Retirement, Photo of Nitro Girls Reunion

  12-10-2015 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  SHIMMER Star Announces Her Retirement
  SHIMMER star Portia Perez, who is 27 years old, announced her retirement at the Berwyn, IL TV tapings over the weekend.
  Perez cited multiple neck injuries as the reason why she will be retiring, as she will be undergoing neck surgery which appears to be career ending.
  Perez worked her final match at the SHIMMER tapings in an 8 woman tag team match which featured WWE Diva Paige’s mom, Saraya Knight.
  Photo of Nitro Girls Reunion
  As noted, many of The Nit
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Raw Preview: Will John Cena Defend?, Will Sasha’s Win Streak Continue?, Rollins/Kane, WZ Live Coverage and More

  12-10-2015 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  Tonight, WWE is broadcasting this week’s edition of Raw from The Allstate Arena in Chicago.
  No matches have been advertised for the show, however John Cena teased on Twitter that he will be defending the United States Title tonight:Few places get as loud as the @AllstateArena. Perfect place for #USOpenChallenge. #NGU #RAW @WWE
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) October 12, 2015The following talents are also being advertised for Raw tonight:
  Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Kevin Owens,
  
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• Rusev & Lana Engaged

  12-10-2015 17:11
  
  Lana and Rusev are set to get married. TMZ has the news, reporting that Rusev proposed to Lana last month at their home in Nashville.
  Photos: Lana’s Engagement Ring – WOW
  Rusev locked her up at the right time due to the ongoing storyline with Dolph Ziggler, eh?! That was clearly WWE’s way of messing with their real-life relationship (clearly ribbing the two).
  On behalf of everyone here on the website, congratulations to the couple!
  The post Rusev & Lana Engaged appeared fir
  
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• WWE NXT Superstar Cuts First Promo, Dusty Rhodes’ Birthday, Chris Jericho Gets Excited For Global Force Wrestling

  12-10-2015 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  NXT Superstar Cuts First Promo
  Last night is Winter Haven, FL WWE NXT Superstar Kenneth Crawford cut his first promo as an NXT Superstar. Kenneth put over his military background and put over how he was there to clean up NXT. He then declared that NXT was entering in to the, “Era of Ken.” He also took shots at WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor, WWE NXT Tag Team Champions The Vaudevillains and WWE NXT Superstar Tyler Breeze.
  Kenneth Crawford comes from the North Carolina area. He made his i
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily is LIVE today at Noon EST w/ JCW Champion The Weedman Talking R-Truth At ICP Concert & Justin LaBar’s Live Report From WWE NXT

  12-10-2015 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and 2CW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr).
  Today’s show will feature two live call-in guests. First, Juggalo Championship Wrestling Champion The Weedman will be chatting about introducing WWE Superstar R-Truth to the stage at this past weekend’s Insane Clown Posse show. Also, Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar will be talking about his recent trip down
  
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• Blue Pants Returns To The Ring, The Young Bucks Superkick Elmo (Video), TNA Cancels Hardcore Halloween Shows?

  12-10-2015 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  Blue Pants Returns To The Ring
  This past weekend Leva Bates (aka Blue Pants) returned to SHIMMER at their two-part taping that took place in Berwyn, IL.
  Read Also: NXT Diva Finished With WWE?, Details on Why the Company Likely Will No Longer Be Using Her
  The Young Bucks Superkick Party With Elmo
  Matt Jackson from The Young Bucks has posted the following video on Twitter of himself and his brother, Nick, superkicking Elmo at their nieces 2nd birthday party:Leave it to us to ruin our nieces 2
  
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• Photo Gallery: TNA’s Aiden O’Shea Judges Rock The Tot Food Eating Competition w/ Freelance Wrestling

  12-10-2015 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rock The Tot 2015
  WrestleZone has been granted the following exclusive pictures from this past Thursday night’s Rock The Tot event from Bar Louie in Mt. Prospect. Rock The Tot is a national tator tot eating competition with events taking place at all the Bar Louie restaurants across the country.
  This year’s event featured judges TNA Superstar Aiden O’Shea, PBR’s Adam Powers, Freelance Wrestling’s Matt Knicks & the crew from WKQX 101. I served as the emcee f
  
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• New Japan Pro Wrestling King of Pro Wrestling PPV Notes: In-Ring Return, Streaming Issues, Next Possible US PPV

  12-10-2015 15:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling King of Pro Wrestling PPV Notes
  Early today New Japan Pro Wrestling’s King of Pro Wrestling PPV was shown live here in the United States. During the show it was noted that IWGP Heavyweight Champion Okada will be defending his title against Hiroshi Tanahashi in the main event of the upcoming Wrestle Kingdom 10 event. It should be noted that Okada has never defeated Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdown.
  It was noted on the air that Wrestle Kingdom 10 will be streamed on New
  
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• Backstage Update – Why John Cena Is Taking Time Off

  12-10-2015 06:30
  
  Partial Source: Pwinsider
  UPDATE: John Cena is telling people not to worry about his time off following Hell in a Cell. Cena has been confirmed by WWE as taking the time off following Hell in a Cell for personal reasons.
  WWE is telling talent that the time off is for “good reason,” with Cena previously saying nothing about the reasons why. However, some members of the talent roster that reached out to Cena, checking to make sure that he’s all right, say Cena has told them that
  
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• The Reason Eva Marie Missed The NXT Tapings, Graves News

  12-10-2015 06:28
  
  —Eva Marie’s recent absence from the NXT Takeover and NXT TV tapings this week were because she is currently filming for Total Divas in Paris, France. She is currently overseas along with the Bella Twins, Paige, Natalya, Mandy, and Rosa Mendes. In addition, Mendes’ recent engagement was filmed for the show.—WWE is reportedly filming material for Corey Grave’s Culture Shock at the New York Comic-Con this weekend. In addition, Graves has also picked up a gig to write
  
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• Report: Leva ‘Blue Pants’ Bates Done With WWE NXT

  12-10-2015 06:27
  
  Leva Bates aka Blue Pants has reportedly completed her run at NXT and isn’t planned to be used again anytime soon. Bates was never formally signed to the company, but she was used on a regular basis after her character gained a cult following on NXT TV.
  Bates also reportedly made comments backstage that rubbed some other roster members the wrong way. However, it was said to never be something she did maliciously. She simply made mistakes by speaking outwardly about how over she was with th
  
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• Chyna Threatening Legal Action Against Scottish Promotion

  12-10-2015 06:25
  
  The Courier reports that former WWE Superstar and Intercontinental champion Joanie “Chyna” Laurer and her agent are threatening legal action against the Scottish Wrestling Entertainment Promotion out of Scotland for not paying for her trip to work with the promotion last August. Laurer appeared at the event to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. She also appeared at the promotion’s live event at Caird Hall in Dundee.
  According to Chyna’s agent: “Chyna did a
  
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• Former WWE Star Filming at WWE HQ, More on Corey Graves Filming in NYC, “UpUpDownDown” Madden Tourney Continues (Video)

  12-10-2015 06:01 via wrestlezone.com
  Former WWE Star Filming at WWE HQ
  According to PWInsider.com, former WWE star Raven will be visiting WWE Headquarters TV studios in Stamford, CT later this month. The former U.S. Champion will likely be filming content for upcoming ECW DVD projects and Network shows.
  More on Corey Graves Filming in NYC
  As noted, Corey Graves attended the recent New York City comic con and was filming for a future episode of Culture Shock. WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler might be featured on the episode, with his
  
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• Jonathan Coachman Teasing Another Major ESPN/WWE Announcement, Will it Be WrestleMania 32 Related?, Kofi Talks New Day Merch

  12-10-2015 05:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jonathan Coachman Teasing Another Major ESPN/WWE Announcement
  The last time ESPN teamed up with WWE, ESPN provided SportsCenter coverage of this year’s SummerSlam PPV in Brooklyn, NYC.
  ESPN anchor Jonathan Coachman has posted the following on Twitter, teasing another major ESPN/WWE announcement will come within the next 48 hours, and interestingly enough, 10/13 is the date WrestleMania 32 travel packages officially go on-sale:You have been asking for years and we are about to take another
  
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