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• Final 10/15 WWE Smackdown Rating, Photos of WWE Diva’s Beach Photoshoot, News on Post-HIAC Raw Ticket Sales

  17-10-2015 23:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Final 10/15 WWE Smackdown Rating
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown finished with a 1.55 rating, which is down from last week’s 1.57 rating.
  As noted, this week’s show averaged 2.09 million viewers, also down from last week’s 2.147 million viewership average.
  News on Post-HIAC Raw Ticket Sales
  According to The Wrestling Observer, the 10/16 edition of WWE Raw in San Diego, which is the post-Hell In a Cell edition of the show, has
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (10/16): Merida, Mexico; Brothers of Destruction vs Wyatts, Flair is GM, Reigns vs Wyatt Street Fight, More

  17-10-2015 23:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  WWE Live Event Results
  10/16/15
  Merida, Mexico
  The show opened with an Undertaker promo, since he would wrestle later.
  Ric Flair was the GM for the night.  The Miz came out and interrupted him. Cesaro them came out and they had a match, which Cesaro won.
  Adam Rose and Fandango went to a no contest when Rose got injured.  He took a kick badly and had to be taken out on a stretcher.
  The New Day beat The Lucha Dragons, Prime Time Players and Los Matadores to retain t
  
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• VIDEO: Terry Funk Involved in “Concession Stand Beatdown” Last Night

  17-10-2015 22:54 via wrestlezone.com
  ProWrestlingSheet.com has obtained exclusive footage of wrestling legend Terry Funk involving himself in a “concession stand beatdown” in Cleveland last night.
  The report notes Funk appeared at AIW’s “Big Trouble in Little Cleveland” event last night, and was only scheduled for a quick run-in during Josh Prohibition vs. Eddie Kingston. Funk instead got involved in the match as you can see in the video clip below:The post VIDEO: Terry Funk Involve
  
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• PHOTOS: Former WWE Diva Melina Wrestles for the First Time Since 2012

  17-10-2015 22:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE Diva Melina wrestled her first match since 2012 last night at a Stardom event in Covina, CA.
  Melina teamed up with Santana Garrett to face Thunder Rosa and Hudson Envy in a tag team match.
  Melina has not wrestled a match since she faced former WWE Diva Jillian Hall in a match in September 2012 in Pennsylvania. Although she has never formally announced her retirement, Melina consistently refers to herself as a “former” pro wrestler.
  Melina did make an appearance on the seas
  
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• AUDIO: Becky Lynch Discusses WWE Debut, Finn Balor, NXT

  17-10-2015 22:08
  
  Becky Lynch was the guest on a recent episode of the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast. You can check out the audio below.
  When asked who she thinks is the best wrestler in the world, Lynch said, “Personally, I consider [Finn Balor] to be the best wrestler in the world. He is also one of my dearest friends as well, so it’s just awesome to have him around, just to have another person to bounce [ideas] off of. I’m so happy for him and being the NXT Champ and where he’s going to
  
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• RVD Discusses The ‘Curb Stomp’ Move, Paige On ‘Ghost Stories’

  17-10-2015 22:03
  
  — WWE Diva Paige is the next guest on WWE Superstar Ghost Stories.
  – Rob Van Dam has been doing a lot on his Periscope lately, and his latest video talks about Seth Rollins’ old Curb Stomp move. Van Dam said that he took the move better than anyone in WWE and specifically noted a match on Raw last year between him and Rollins. He said that Rollins had told him before the match that the move was about to be banned, but he took the move so well in the match that they were able t
  
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• Exclusive: “Eugene” Nick Dinsmore on Chances of 4 Horsewomen in WWE: “I’m Not Supposed to Stooge Off Anything, But…” (Audio Included)

  17-10-2015 21:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This past Wednesday’s edition of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion on WLPN 105.5 FM (Lumpen Radio) featured an airing of my interview with “Eugene” Nick Dinsmore courtesy of WrestleZone Radio.
  Below is the full audio of both the Dinsmore interview and this past Wednesday’s episode of The Rebellion. We also have transcribed quotes from Nick Dinsmore and other guests on the show:In the interview Dinsmore comments on Shayna Baszler appearing 
  
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• VIDEOS: Steve Austin/WWE 2K16 + Top 10 SD! Moments

  17-10-2015 21:56
  
  — Steve Austin shows off his new WWE 2k16 “Smoking Skull” T-shirt in the following video: — Here are the top 10 moments from Thursday night’s episode of WWE SmacDown…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kaitlyn Looking Good At The Beach! **MUST-SEE**!!
  The post VIDEOS: Steve Austin/WWE 2K16 + Top 10 SD! Moments appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Stolen Superstar Taunts – WWE Top 10, October 17, 2015

  17-10-2015 21:55
  
  Stolen Superstar Taunts – WWE Top 10, October 17, 2015The post Stolen Superstar Taunts – WWE Top 10, October 17, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• VIDEOS: Sheamus/Body Series + Bayley’s WWE Network Pick

  17-10-2015 21:30
  
  —Here is the latest WWE Body Series video, featuring Sheamus… —WWE has released a new video of Bayley revealing her WWE Network pick of the week.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): The Bella Twins **HOT BEACH BIKINI SHOOT** (40 MUST-SEE & **NEW** PHOTOS >>>)!
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• Wednesday Night’s TNA iMPACT! & ROH Ratings Are In – Details

  17-10-2015 21:24
  
  It was a rough night for TNA on Wednesday, as iMPACT! Wrestling took a dive in the ratings. Wednesday night’s episode drew 242,000 viewers and a 0.06 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, down 28% and 33% from last week’s 335,000 and 0.09. The viewership is the lowest that the show has drawn on Destination America, with the demo rating matching the low from August 26th. (The May 22nd episode also drew a 0.06, but that was the rebroadcast of SlammiVersary 2014 and not a new episode
  
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• Dean Ambrose Talks His Character’s “Creative Process”, Tickets On-Sale for the Raw Before Christmas, WWE – Komen News

  17-10-2015 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dean Ambrose Talks His Character’s “Creative Process”
  October’s issue of Total Wrestling Magazine is available now to download for £3 from Google Play, App Store or at this link. The edition features an interview with WWE’s Dean Ambrose.
  Speaking openly about his character in WWE, Ambrose said:“There is no creative process to come up with a character of Dean Ambrose. Dean Ambrose is a collective experience of 29 years of life. It’s the good, b
  
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• Watch The Undertaker’s Ring Entrance in Mexico Last Night, WWE Wrapping Filming of “Breaking Ground”, News on Tonight’s NXT Event

  17-10-2015 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Wrapping Filming of “Breaking Ground”
  WWE camera crews have been filming the last couple weeks of NXT live events for the upcoming “Breaking Ground” special airing on the WWE Network immediately after Raw on October 26th.
  Tonight, NXT live event in Orlando will be the final event filmed for the Network special, and the show has been sold out for weeks so a packed house is expected. WZ will be posting complete results from the event as soon as they become available.
  Wa
  
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• Help ROH Fight Breast Cancer, Natalya Represents WWE at USO Event (Photos), WWE & Make-A-Wish Featured on 60 Minutes

  17-10-2015 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Help ROH Fight Breast Cancer
  Ring of Honor has issued the following:
  October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and Ring of Honor wants your help to #FightCancer!
  During the month of October, we will be selling a special edition RING OF HONOR T-Shirt to support the battle against breast cancer.
  As our company always strives to conduct ourselves with honor, we will be donating 100% of the profit from these shirts towards breast cancer research. Every last penny of profit from these shirts w
  
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• Jim Cornette on Why Vince McMahon Makes Amends with Former WWE Stars: “Because it’s Best For His F**king Ego”

  17-10-2015 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On episode 96 of The Jim Cornette Experience, Jim shoots hard on Vince McMahon, and offers the following explanation as to why Vince makes amends with former talents who unhappily parted ways with Vince and WWE in the past:“People sue him, people walk out on him, people f**k him, people say horrible things about him, and he brings them back, not because it’s best for business, but because it’s best for his f**king ego. Vince McMahon has the worst inferiority complex of anybody
  
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• Jim Ross Q&A: Poor WWE Ratings Connected to NXT?, Kane Winning the WWE World Title?, Does Vince Think Cesaro is Boring?, More

  17-10-2015 20:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:
  On Kane possibly becoming WWE World Champion:Gosh, I have no idea what WWE creative is or isn’t going to do. I’d say Kane being the next WWE champion is a long shot but not an impossibility.Are poor WWE TV ratings connected with the rise in popularity of NXT?:I don’t see that as the reason that ratings are down. It’s simply a matter of giving the fans what they want to see and that com
  
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• MCW Autumn Armageddon Tour Results (10/16): Matt Hardy Headlines, Mickie James Defends Title, Road Warrior Animal Appears, More

  17-10-2015 20:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  MCW Autumn Armageddon Tour 2015
  Friday October 16, 2015
  Delaware Auto Exchange
  10182 South Dupont Highway
  Felton, DE 19943
  Match #1
  Black Wall Street Chuck Lennox w/ Solo Defeated “The Pinnacle” Shawn Patrick
  Match #2
  Oakley Woods w/ Colonel Callahan & Hoss Hagood defeated The Funky White Boy when Billy Bingo & Sonny Deeds made the distraction 
  Match #3
  G-Fed defeated Sonny Deeds w/ Billy Bingo by Disqualification after Sonny Deeds hit GFed with a Roll Of Quart
  
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• PHOTO: Stephanie McMahon Supports GLAAD’s ‘Spirit Day’

  17-10-2015 19:38
  
  WWE is once again supporting Spirit Day with GLAAD. Stephanie McMahon wrote on Twitter:
  Join @WWECommunity, @GLAAD and me for #SpiritDay! Take the pledge to go purple at http://t.co/pUvhjiVah7 pic.twitter.com/SKBc6tOJWv
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) October 15, 2015
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Eve Torres & Her REAL-LIFE Boyfriend! WTF IS SHE DOING WITH HIM?!?
  The post PHOTO: Stephanie McMahon Supports GLAAD’s ‘Spirit Day’ appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Paul Orndorff Praises Roddy Piper, Talks Hogan, Dusty, WrestrleMAsnia, More

  17-10-2015 19:23
  
  In an interview with The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast, Paul Orndorff spoke about a variety of topics, including Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan and more. Here are highlights:On what he learned from working with Rowdy Roddy Piper:“Roddy actually was in the business longer then I was and started sooner than I did and Roddy was a smart guy. I used my body and Roddy used a lot of his brains. I wished that I could do interviews and do the stuff the way he did and I really did. I tried to be
  
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• Hulk Hogan Reacts To His WWE Firing, Nix Jax’ WWE Debut

  17-10-2015 17:49
  
  –Hulk Hogan recently spoke to BBC Radio 5 about his firing from WWE. He said: “They had to do what was best for their business. It doesn’t even matter that it was said in private. I never should have said it.:
  – Nia Jax is getting a lot of positive feedback for her debut on NXT. Baron Corbin wrote:
  Divas revolution? A truly dominate diva has arrived. Your fancy moves and little tricks no longer matter @NiaJaxWWE will destroy all @WWENXT
  — Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinW
  
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• Former ESPN Employee Debates Weekly Coverage Of WWE, Watch Rhyno Live On Periscope Tonight At IWC Wrestling

  17-10-2015 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  Rhyno On Periscope
  Tune into the WZ Periscope channel or follow WZ on Twitter to get the link tonight at 7:45pm EST. The Periscope broadcast will feature Rhyno with Justin LaBar and the rest of Team LaBar giving a reality check to IWC Wrestling in Elizabeth, PA.
  ESPN Covering WWE
  Brian Gulish, a former ESPN employee, debates with Josh Isenberg about the news of ESPN covering WWE each week. Gulish gives insight to the philosophies of ESPN while he worked there and what he thinks this all means.
  T
  
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• WWE.com No Longer Advertising Steve Austin to Appear on Monday’s Raw

  17-10-2015 16:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE.com posted a Raw preview last Wednesday in which Steve Austin was being advertised to appear on the show in Dallas along with Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels.
  However, WWE.com has since updated its Raw preview for Monday night, and Austin has been removed from the advertisement. Austin will be backstage at Raw in Dallas, however, as he will be interviewing Brock Lesnar for his live Network podcast immediately after Raw. The new WWE.com Raw preview is as follows:Brock Lesnar’s Go
  
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• Paige Appearing at Hell in a Cell?, NXT Fans Direct New Chant at Eva Marie, Today’s Wrestler Birthdays, R-Truth Back in the Studio

  17-10-2015 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  NXT Fans Direct New Chant at Eva Marie
  According to live reports, Eva Marie fared much better than usual in her match in Tampa, FL last night. Marie faced Bayley in a Womens Title bout, and the match was described by fans in attendance as solid. The NXT live crowd even directed a “she is learning” chant at Marie as she apparently looked better than ever in her outing against Bayley.
  Paige Appearing at Hell in a Cell?
  Although WWE Diva Paige is currently not scheduled for a match at W
  
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• Final Card for Tonight’s EVOLVE 49 iPPV Event in NYC: Sami Zayn Appearing, “I Quit” Match, Former UFC Star In-Action and More

  17-10-2015 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWN Live has issued the following preview for tonight’s EVOLVE 49 iPPV event in New York City:
  The eyes of the wrestling world are on EVOLVE as we kick off the big weekend with EVOLVE 49 at 7pm EST on live iPPV from Queens, NY.
  The talent roster features new faces, EVOLVE standouts, breakout stars, prospects and the best wrestlers in the world. Here’s the skinny:
  WWN & EVOLVE Wrestling present
  EVOLVE 49
  Saturday, October 17th, 2015
  Belltime: 7 PM EST
  La Boom
  56-15 Northern Blvd.
  
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• Top 10 Stolen WWE Taunts (Video), WWE Diva Writing Book & TV Pilot, Vice Article Compares The Rock to Beyonce, Rock Responds

  17-10-2015 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  Vice Article Compares The Rock to Beyonce
  Vice UK has published a new article titled “Why The Rock Is Beyoncé for Boys.” The Rock called it one of the most entertaining pieces he has ever read as he Tweeted the following:One of the most entertaining pieces I’ve ever read.. “Why The Rock is @Beyonce for Boys”. @joelgolby. Enjoy.. http://t.co/Q81khvxUjJ
  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 16, 2015Top 10 Stolen WWE Taunts
  WWE has released the followin
  
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• Santino Marella Talks Playing “Santina”, Did He Have Heat with the Divas?, Talks Cena Leading the Locker Room, Being Paired with Emma & More

  17-10-2015 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In the PG Era of WWE there are very few undeniable characters that resonate with today’s fan base and on today’s Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling John and Chad are joined by perhaps the most identifiable, Anthony Carelli also known as Santino Marella. Getting a deep look into the inside of Battle Arts Academy in Mississauga, Ontario Canada we learn how much more there is to “Santino” then just a “Cobra” and a funny walk. With an accomplished MMA background and
  
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• Santino Marella Talks Cena Leading the Locker Room, Being Paired with Emma, Playing “Santina”, Did He Have Heat with the Divas?

  17-10-2015 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In the PG Era of WWE there are very few undeniable characters that resonate with today’s fan base and on today’s Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling John and Chad are joined by perhaps the most identifiable, Anthony Carelli also known as Santino Marella. Getting a deep look into the inside of Battle Arts Academy in Mississauga, Ontario Canada we learn how much more there is to “Santino” then just a “Cobra” and a funny walk. With an accomplished MMA background and
  
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• Update on Big Cass’ Possible Injury, Preview for Sheamus on “Close Encounters”, WWE Films Bruno Sammartino For Over 15 Hours

  17-10-2015 16:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Films Bruno Sammartino For Over 15 Hours
  According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE recently filmed around 15 hours worth of interviews with Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino for a future DVD release.
  Update on Big Cass’ Possible Injury
  As noted, WWE NXT star Big Cass might have injured his leg at the last set of NXT TV tapings, however he could just be selling an angle. Cass was kept out of the ring at last night’s live event in Tampa, FL, and was seen using crutches. During the
  
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• WWE Announcer Talks Working with The Rock, Working With WWE, a Goal He Pursues Everyday and More

  17-10-2015 16:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE announcer Tom Phillips was recently interviewed by Penn State News and below are some highlights:
  On his Job in WWE and Working WWE commentary:“It may sound cliché, but I watch the WWE Network constantly. It could be matches from 1991, 1970 or as recently as 2010. I just like to listen to the ways commentary has changed through the years. On commentary, we try to really bring what’s happening to life. So you have to know the product, the superstars and history. It’s
  
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• Bubba Ray Dudley Q&A: Fans Hating On John Cena, Why He Left TNA, Velvet Sky Possibly Joining Divas Revolution, New Day and More

  17-10-2015 16:06 via wrestlezone.com
  Bubba Ray Dudley conducted a fan Q&A via Twitter yesterday and below are some highlights:
  On John Cena hate:There is ZERO reason to hate @JohnCena in or out of ring. https://t.co/ynNXi0UNn3
  — Bubba Ray Dudley (@BubbaRayDudley) October 17, 2015Why Did He leave TNA?Best for MY business. https://t.co/EbefwrDhDb
  — Bubba Ray Dudley (@BubbaRayDudley) October 17, 2015In which company did he do his best promos?So far…Original ECW and TNA Championship run. https://t.co/Ee47OG8Rj0
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• Georges St-Pierre Interview Part 3

  17-10-2015 10:44
  
  Georges St-Pierre Interview Part 3: IV ban is a good thing, “stay to your own division”The post Georges St-Pierre Interview Part 3 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bellator MMA: Rolling With Jimmy | Brandon Halsey

  17-10-2015 10:40
  
  Undefeated middleweight, Brandon “Bull” Halsey goes for a ride through the streets of Huntington Beach, CA with Jimmy Smith and his 1969 Plymouth Barracuda “Maggie”. Then, they head over to HB Ultimate Training Center and go a few rounds on the mat.The post Bellator MMA: Rolling With Jimmy | Brandon Halsey appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Fight Night Dublin: UFC Breakdown – Preview

  17-10-2015 10:37
  
  Fighter and UFC commentator Dan Hardy, alongside co-host John Gooden, provide us with expert analysis of the main and co-main events of UFC Fight Night Dublin and take us through the best of the rest on the card.The post Fight Night Dublin: UFC Breakdown – Preview appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results (10/16): Tampa, FL; Samoa Joe Headlines, Cameron Possibly Banged Up, Athena Uses Her Real Name, More

  17-10-2015 06:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thanks to Mike Martin for sending in the following:
  WWE NXT Live Event Results
  10/16/15
  Tampa, FL
  -Hugo Knox defeated Elias Sampson
  -Baron Corbin defeated Angelo Dawkins
  -Manny Garcia and Thomas Kingdon danced in the ring
  -Asuka, Carmella and Athena defeated Emma, Peyton Royce and Cameron. Athena was introduced by her real name, which is Adrienne.
  -Bull Dempsey defeated Marcus Louis with Sylvester Lefort
  -Apollo Crews defeated Anthony Sabbatelli
  -The Vaudevillains defeated Zack Ryder and Mo
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results (10/16): Tampa, FL; Samoa Joe Headlines, Cameron Banged Up, Athena Uses Her Real Name, More

  17-10-2015 06:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thanks to Mike Martin for sending in the following:
  WWE NXT Live Event Results
  10/16/15
  Tampa, FL
  -Hugo Knox defeated Elias Sampson
  -Baron Corbin defeated Angelo Dawkins
  -Manny Garcia and Thomas Kingdon danced in the ring
  -Asuka, Carmella and Athena defeated Emma, Peyton Royce and Cameron. Athena was introduced by her real name, which is Adrienne.
  -Bull Dempsey defeated Marcus Louis with Sylvester Lefort
  -Apollo Crews defeated Anthony Sabbatelli
  -The Vaudevillains defeated Zack Ryder and Mo
  
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• Even More on Hulk Hogan’s Beach Restaurant Closing, Watch Paige’s “Superstar Ghost Story”, The Miz on “Table for 3″

  17-10-2015 06:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Miz on “Table for 3″
  The next episode of “Table for 3″, airing on the WWE Network, will feature R-Truth, The Miz and Curtis Axel. The following is official show description:“The Miz, R-Truth and Curtis Axel share insightful stories in and outside the ring, and discuss what it takes to make it as a WWE Superstar.”Even More on Hulk Hogan’s Beach Restaurant Closing
  As noted, the Tampa, FL based restaurant “Hogan’s Beach”, themed after
  
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• Photos & Video Of The Undertaker’s Return Tonight

  17-10-2015 06:00
  
  Professional wrestling fans rejoice as The Undertaker finally returned to the ring at tonight’s WWE live event in Merida, Mexico. He teamed with his evil brother Kane to defeat Luke Harper and Braun Strowman. The Undertaker made his usual entrance and received a big pop from the fans in Mexico. The match consisted of The Wyatt Family suppressing Kane in their corner turnbuckle but eventually the dead man received the quick tag and hit his trademark moves.
  The Undertaker reportedly had a be
  
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• Adam Rose Possibly Injured, Stretchered Out From Tonight’s Live Event In Mexico

  17-10-2015 05:46
  
  It’s being reported that there is concern that WWE talent Adam Rose may have suffered an injury, perhaps a concussion, during tonight’s match with Fandango from Merida, Mexico. The two were reportedly running the ropes when they collided after a Fandango kick and Rose went down.
  WWE trainers were seen checking on Rose and he was taken away on a stretcher, as seen below. We will keep you updated when information becomes available.
  Adam Rose injured at WWE live Merida @wnwnews pic.twit
  
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• Adam Rose Possibly Injured At Event In Mexico

  17-10-2015 05:46
  
  It’s being reported that there is concern that WWE talent Adam Rose may have suffered an injury during tonight’s match with Fandango. The two were reportedly running the ropes when they collided after a Fandango kick and Rose went down.
  WWE trainers were seen checking on Rose and he was taken away on a stretcher, as seen below. We will keep you updated when information becomes available.
  Adam Rose injured at WWE live Merida @wnwnews pic.twitter.com/AfMzpEOobY
  — Jorge Recio (@Jo
  
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• El Patron’s Lucha Underground Future In Question

  17-10-2015 05:37
  
  According to sources, Alberto El Patron’s status for season two of Lucha Underground is said to be up in the air. Several sources say that El Patron is unlikely to return and that the issues are both financial and creative (his pay and the fact that he did not get to main event Ultima Lucha). Those close to the situation say that Patron can get out of his contract with the promotion. Patron was the promotion’s highest paid wrestler, and was presented as a top face during season one.
  
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• Harry Smith Comments on Acquiring the “British Bulldog” Ring Name, Reveals How Long it Took for Him to Get the Rights

  17-10-2015 05:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, former WWE star Harry Smith has acquired the legal rights to his late father’s ring name “British Bulldog”, and Smith will now go by “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith, Jr. in Pro Wrestling NOAH.
  Smith spoke with Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com regarding his new ring name, and below is an article excerpt:The 30 year-old wrestler tells us things took quite awhile to get finalized … but he’s proud to finally have the name back in his family&r
  
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• WWE Superstars Results – 10/16/15

  17-10-2015 05:08
  
  We are in Chicago, Illinois and your announcers are Richard Brennan and Xavier Woods. Before our first match, the buzzer sounds and Adam Rose makes his way to the stage. He sings his name and then he starts to walk to the ring while still singing his name.
  Match Number One: Jack Swagger versus Adam Rose
  Rose retreats into the ropes to avoid Swagger. Swagger with a side head lock take down. Swagger with shoulder tackles and then he catches Rose on a leap frog attempt and hits a belly-to-belly sla
  
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• WWE Star Stretchered Out During Match at Tonight’s Live Event in Mexico, Suffers Possible Concussion

  17-10-2015 05:06 via wrestlezone.com
  During tonight’s WWE live event in Merida, Mexico, WWE star Adam Rose suffered a possible concussion when he collided mid-ring with Fandango during a singles match.
  The injury took place when the two wrestlers were running the ropes and they collided after Rose was hit with a kick from Fandango.
  Rose went down and was immediately checked on by WWE’s medical staff. The match was stopped, and Rose was stretchered out as seen in the photo below:Adam Rose injured at WWE live Merida @wnwn
  
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• Details On Hulk Hogan’s ‘Beach’ Restaurant Closure

  17-10-2015 05:00
  
  Hulk Hogan’s “Hogan’s Beach” restaurant in Tampa officially closed on Friday. TampaBay.com reports that the restaurant is expected to be re-branded and re-named, ending their affiliation with The Hulkster. They stated that the restaurant is still open and serving customers under the Hogan name, and that there is no solid timetable for the changes to happen.
  Owner Ben Mallah, said Hogan’s Beach and the Best Western-Bay Harbor-Tampa hotel it’s next to are being
  
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• 10/16 NXT Report From Tampa: Apollo Crews, Asuka & More

  17-10-2015 05:00
  
  I just drove over 1,100 miles from New Jersey to see the NXT show in Tampa.Well, that’s sorta true.My wife and I are actually in Orlando for a conference, and I discovered that NXT was running two shows, one in Orlando (which is sold out) and one in Tampa (which wasn’t).I decided to hit up the Tampa show tonight since who knows when I will have another opportunity to see NXT live.It was held at the UACDC gymnasium and it was a great show for the most part.A few idiots in the bleacher
  
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• Report: Fabulous Freebirds To The WWE Hall Of Fame?

  17-10-2015 04:56
  
  According to sources, there has once again been a lot of talk regarding the Fabulous Freebirds being accepted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
  WrestleMania is in Dallas this year, the Freebirds were huge stars there for World Class, and Michael Hayes still works for the company. WWE didn’t induct any Bay legend areas last year, and while Gary Hart, Bruiser Brody, Johnny Valentine, or Gene Kiniski could all be choices for this year, none of them are alive. Vince reportedly doesn’t like remi
  
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• More Photos and Video Footage of The Undertaker’s WWE Return in Mexico, ‘Taker Chugs a Beer During His Match Against The Wyatts

  17-10-2015 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Undertaker returned to WWE live events in over 2 years at tonight’s event in Merida, Mexico, and teamed with Kane in a match against Braun Strowman and Luke Harper.
  According to live reports, The Undertaker grabbed a beer from a fan mid-match and downed it “Steve Austin style” on the ring apron.
  ‘Taker then caught a hot tag into the match from Kane and hit some offense on Luke Harper before Braun Strowman was tagged into the bout.
  The Brothers of Destruction went for
  
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• PHOTO: Jason Jordan Photo Bombs Finn Balor Yet Again

  17-10-2015 04:36
  Finn Balor posted a photo of himself on Instagram at the WWE Performance Center. Once again, Jason Jordan can be spotted in the background. Finn suggests that Jordan is photo bombing him on purpose. Jordan previously appeared in the background of Finn’s photo at TNA HQ.Busy day at the #wwepreformancecenter. Ps:I'm starting to believe Jason Jordan is doing this on purpose #photobomb #bigcas #drake
  A photo posted by Finn Bálor (@wwebalor) on Oct 14, 2015 at 5:40pm PDT
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• PHOTO: The Undertaker Arrives in Mexico For WWE’s Weekend Tour

  17-10-2015 04:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, The Undertaker is teaming up with Kane this weekend to face Braun Strowman and Luke Harper in tag team matches during WWE’s tour of Mexico.
  Below is a photo of The Undertaker arriving in Mexico for the tour:El #Undertaker llegando Mérida @Superluchas @eduardocanovela #wwe #WWEMerida pic.twitter.com/ujqAL0Ceo6
  — Rodrigo Aznar (@RodrigoAznar) October 16, 2015The post PHOTO: The Undertaker Arrives in Mexico For WWE’s Weekend Tour appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Backdate Report – WWE Interested In 2 Talents, 2 Others Recently Fired

  17-10-2015 04:15
  
  Tommy End from Germany is on the WWE radar and may be brought into a future camp.
  Nikki Storm is expected to start with WWE very soon. The 26 year old from Scotland wasn’t at the latest SHIMMER tapings, with the word going around before those shows that she is starting with WWE.
  WWE released Devin Taylor and Cal Bishop from developmental last week.
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
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