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• Nick Paglino Reacts to Brad Maddox’s Release, Talks Mick Foley’s RAW Frustrations, Sting’s Future & More

  30-11-2015 23:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today WrestleZone’s Executive Editor Nick Paglino served as the co-host for WrestleZone Daily. Nick discussed a wide variety of pro wrestling headlines that broke over this past Thanksgiving break with host Nick Hausman. Below is the full audio of Nick’s appearance as well as some transcribed quotes from him about Brad Maddox’s release from the WWE, Mick Foley threatening to quit watching Monday Night RAW and the future of Sting in the ring. &nb
  
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• VIDEOS: ‘DDP Clause’, Callihan’s Indy Return, UpUpDownDown

  30-11-2015 23:47
  
  – Here is video of Sami Callihan’s return to the indy circuit at the AAW show in Chicago on Saturday:
  @WWECrowe at @AAWPro pic.twitter.com/G58u64lPE0
  — Mud Ball (@MudROH) November 29, 2015
  – DDP posted the following DDP Yoga Black Friday sale video, featuring him as Santa and Stevie Richards in his “Right to Censor” look:– And here are Xavier Woods and Jojo playing Power Rangers on the latest UpUpDownDown:
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• The Dudley Boyz Open To NXT Debut?, Santino Marella Gets Married

  30-11-2015 23:44
  
  – The Gorilla Position podcast recently interviewed The Dudley Boyz, and Bubba Ray Dudley was asked about working in NXT. Bubba said he was open to the idea. You can read his comment below:
  “They have a lot of really quality teams down there. And as far as the Dudleyz going to NXT is concerned, all they have to do is make a phone call, we’d be more than happy to help out.”
  – Santino Marella took to Twitter to reveal that he got married this weekend:
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• Vince McMahon Talks SD! Moving to USA Network, Big Increases for Last Week’s TNA and ROH Viewership, Callihan Returns to CZW

  30-11-2015 23:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Last Week’s TNA and ROH Viewership See Big Increases
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, last Wednesday’s edition of Ring of Honor on Destination America averaged 141,000 viewers, which is up 24% from the previous week’s 114,000 viewership average.Similarly, last week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Destination America averaged 234,000 viewers, which is up 16% from the previous week’s 202,000 viewership average.
  The midnight replay of Impact took in 78,00
  
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• Raven: ‘Vince Thought I Was Still Johnny Polo When I Returned!’

  30-11-2015 23:41
  
  As previously reported, former ECW, WCW and TNA star Raven was recently interviewed by Chris Jericho for his Talk Is Jericho podcast. Raven shared a story about his return to WWE in 2000, and how Vince McMahon didn’t know anything about his change in gimmick and character, wondering why someone rehired Johnny Polo. Below are some highlights from the interview.
  Raven on why he thought Hogan vs. McMahon was the best match at WrestleMania 19: “[Jericho] and Michaels had a phenomenal mat
  
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• The Latest ‘WWE Fury’ & ‘Canvas 2 Canvas’ Videos + Birthdays

  30-11-2015 23:38
  
  – Jerry Lawler and “Mean” Gene Okerlund turns 66 and 73 years old today, respectively. In addition, JBL is 49 today, Zeb Colter turns 66 and Hayabusa of FMW fame is 47.
  – Here are the latest episodes of WWE Fury and Canvas 2 Canvas:
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Maryse Wearing A La Parka Mask!!! HAHA – AWESOME!! (>>)!!!
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• Pop TV President Excited To Have iMPACT! On The Network

  30-11-2015 23:36
  
  Pop TV president Brad Schwartz spoke with the Miami Herald about becoming the new network home for Impact Wrestling. Check out the highlights:
  On landing the series: “Dixie and the Impact team were looking for a new home for their series. They had huge success on Spike. Millions of viewers watching every week, and they really enjoyed that success. In switching to another network [Destination America] which didn’t have the distribution that Spike had, they obviously noticed a little b
  
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• Update – Sami Callihan Returns To The Indies, Wins 2CW Title

  30-11-2015 23:33
  
  UPDATE: Sami Callihan has been away from WWE for less than a week and he’s already a title-holder. As seen below via social media, the former Solomon Crowe won the 2CW Title tonight after answering an open challenge from now-former champion Sean Carr:
  ANNNNND NEWWWW @2CW CHAMPION…… SAMI CALLAHAN! @WWECrowe!! #CallahanIsBack! pic.twitter.com/uVNBtj85FZ
  — Steve King (@StranglerSteve) November 29, 2015
  Congratulations to @WWECrowe for winning the @2CW championship. Sami Ca
  
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• Mick Foley to Talk Current WWE State on Austin’s Podcast?, WWE Stars & Fans Talk Recent Europe Tour (Video), Otunga Filming a Movie

  30-11-2015 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mick Foley to Talk Current WWE State on Austin’s Podcast?
  As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley posted a blog on Facebook today revealing he is close to being finished with WWE Raw as he is currently dissatisfied with the product.
  Foley posted the following shortly after on Twitter teasing he might be talking more about the current state of WWE on Steve Austin’s podcast:Woke up to find a message from @steveaustinBSR, asking if I wanted to share some thoughts on today’s @WWE. I
  
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• Neville Says He Wants to Face Kevin Owens at WrestleMania, Bushwacker Luke Talks Why He Thinks Hogan Will End Up Back in WWE

  30-11-2015 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Neville Says He Wants to Face Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 32
  WWE star Neville recently spoke with talkSPORT’s Gorilla Position podcast, and when asked who he wants to face at WrestleMania 32, Neville gave the following surprising answer:“I’ve got a lot of goals in this business – the current goal is the Intercontinental championship.
  I can’t say who’ll be champion by the time Wrestlemania rolls around. If it is Kevin Owens, I’d the love the opportunity t
  
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• News on Security for Tonight’s WWE Raw in Pittsburgh, Footage of WWE Stars Visiting Children’s Hospital, John Cena Checks In

  30-11-2015 22:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on Security for Tonight’s WWE Raw in Pittsburgh
  As noted, WZ’s Justin LaBar is on hand for tonight’s WWE Raw in Pittsburgh and WWE’s Connor’s Cure event, and he has provided the following updates:For those wondering about any extra security or doors tonight for #rawpittsburgh…according to #WWE doors will open at 6:30.
  — Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) November 30, 2015
  Spoke to @StephMcMahon for a few—my words nor pictures do justice in how close
  
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• Is It FINALLY Time To Bring Him Back?

  30-11-2015 22:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Is it time? You know, the time where WWE desperately tries to bring a veteran back to boost ratings? That time where they rely on The Rock or Brock Lesnar to peak interest from fans? Or, should WWE do more than just a Brock Lesnar return?WWE will definitely bring Brock Lesnar back in the next month, but that is not all that needs to be done. The problem is from the bottom all the way up, with a crop of guys who would be incredible mid-card talent in the Attitude Era main-eventing Raw and Smackdo
  
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• WWE Hall Of Famer To Appear On Tonight’s RAW Show

  30-11-2015 21:39
  
  According to PWInsider, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is scheduled to appear on Monday Night’s edition of RAW from Pittsburgh, PA. This appearance is under two weeks after he spoke out about the controversial angle regarding his late son Reid.PWInsider didn’t mention what Flair would be doing on Monday Night Raw, but it’s likely that he’ll be involved in the Paige vs. Charlotte storyline, as he was earlier this year in an angle which saw Paige turn on Charlotte.
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• WWE Live’s Nov. 2015 European Tour entertains fans and Superstars

  30-11-2015 21:38
  
  WWE Live’s Nov. 2015 European Tour entertains fans and SuperstarsThe post WWE Live’s Nov. 2015 European Tour entertains fans and Superstars appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Report (11/27) – Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger, Paige vs. Becky Lynch

  30-11-2015 21:36
  
  We are in Indianapolis, Indiana and your announcers are Booker T, Rich Brennan, and Jerry Lawler.There is a table, a ladder, and a chair in the ring since the WWE World Title Match is going to be a TLC Match at the TLC Pay Per View.
  Roman Reigns makes his way to the ring and we see photos of what happened to Reigns on Sunday night when he experienced the thrill of victory and moments later . . . the agony of defeat.
  We also see what happened to Roman Reigns on Monday night when he wrestled Rusev
  
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• TNA IMPACT Results (11/25) – Austin Aries vs. Bobby Lashley, Kenny King vs. Crazzzzzy Steve

  30-11-2015 21:33
  
  Josh and Pope welcome us to the show and run down tonight’s card, then we’re off to the ring for the Group X Division tiebreaker!
  World Title Series – Group X Division: Tigre Uno vs Manik vs DJ Z
  They do a lot of spots, do more spots outside the ring, then Tigre gets Manik in a weird submission hold inside the ring. Manik gets out and gets both Tigre and DJ Z in stereo submissions, but can’t get either of them to quit. DJ Z avoids a collision that knocks Manik and Tigre U
  
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• WWE Main Event Results (11/25) – Charlotte vs. Brie Bella, Zack Ryder vs. Rusev

  30-11-2015 21:31
  
  We are in Indianapolis, Indiana and your announcers are Tom Phillips and Byron Saxton.Darren Young joins Tom and Byron to do commentary during the opening match.
  Match Number One: Titus O’Neil (with Darren Young) versus Stardust
  Stardust with a waist lock and forearm. Titus sends Stardust into the turnbuckles and chops him. Titus suggests doing one more chop and he does it and Stardust falls to the mat. Stardust kicks Titus in the leg but Titus kicks Stardust away. Stardust sends Titus&rsq
  
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• WWE Names Their Most Personal Grudges, ‘Top 10′ (Video)

  30-11-2015 21:30
  
  —WWE.com has posted a list of the twenty-five most personal grudges in WWE history. You can find the entire list here, but check out the top ten below.
  10. Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio9. John Cena vs Edge8. The Junkyard Dog vs The Fabulous Freebirds7. Daniel Bryan vs The Authority6. Dusty Rhodes vs The Four Horsemen5. The Undertaker vs Kane4. Bret Hart vs Mr. McMahon3. Matt Hardy vs Edge2. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Mr. McMahon1. Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels
  – This week’s WWE
  
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• WWE NXT Report (11/25) – Bayley vs. Eva Marie, Apollo Crews vs. Jesse Sorensen

  30-11-2015 21:29
  
  We are in Winter Park, Florida and your announcers are Corey Graves, Rich Brennan, and Byron Saxton.Michael Cole is in the ring and he is accompanied by the Contract Signing Table. He mentions that while William Regal is recovering from his surgery, he is the man in charge. He says that he has a special announcement for tonight. William Regal was not going to have this match happen because of Eva Marie’s challenge made for the Women’s Title. That match will happen and it will happen
  
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• VIDEOS: Rockstar Spud Meets A Fan, Free iMPACT! Broadcast

  30-11-2015 21:25
  
  – TNA Wrestling has released the full edition of iMPACT! Wrestling from October 28 on YouTube. You can watch the video of the full episode in the player below. —TNA’s Rockstar Spud recently met with a young fan, Reegon, for the Starlight Foundation in the UK. You can check out a video of Spud meeting with Reegon below. —Jim Cornette is reportedly receiving heat due to a 30-year-old wrestling promo where he made fun of people who use food stamps, which was recently posted
  
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• The Mid-Atlantic Fanfest Returning To Charlotte In 2016

  30-11-2015 21:23
  
  Last year, the people behind the Mid-Atlantic Legends Fanfest announced it would run in Charlotte for the last time this year, before going to Myrtle Beach, SC in March 2016. Now it has been announced they will stay in Charlotte after all. Promoter Greg Price said there was an issue with the planned host hotel at Myrtle Beach. Not only will the Fanfest stay in Charlotte, but it will remain at its usual time, the first weekend in August (August 4-7). He said that any time he tries to move the Fan
  
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• Three New Matches Announced For ROH’s Final Battle PPV

  30-11-2015 21:20
  
  Ring of Honor has announced some new match-ups for the Final Battle PPV event on December 18. You can check out the current lineup below:
  * Bobby vs. Roderick Strong* War Machine vs. Matt Taven and Michael Bennett* AJ Styles vs. Jay Lethal
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Pre-Workout “SELFIE” Of Rosa Mendes!
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• Rusev Very Critical of Kobe Bryant, WWE Exec Participating in Annual Conference, Disney Removing Key Part of WCW Nitro History

  30-11-2015 20:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  WWE Exec Participating in Annual Conference
  WWE CFO George Barrios will take part presenting WWE at the UBS 43rd Annual Global Media and Communications Conference taking place in New York City on December 8th.
  Disney Removing Key Part of WCW Nitro History
  Disney’s Hollywood Studios park will be tearing down its “Streets of America” area as part of the theme park’s planned “Star Wars Land” expansion.
  The Streets of America area was used fo
  
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• 11/30 Edition of WZ Daily feat. Nick Paglino; Talking RAW Expectations, Backstage WM32 News, Maddox & Crowe’s Releases, more

  30-11-2015 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 features WrestleZone Executive Editor Nick Paglino as co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  “Like” WrestleZone Radio on Facebook Today’s episode features discussion about Brad Maddox’s release from the WWE, expectations f
  
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• Update On The WrestleMania 33 Location & Announcement

  30-11-2015 19:44
  
  The December 21 edition of RAW in Minneapolis, Minnesota is reportedly going to announce that Minneapolis will be the host city for WrestleMania 33 in 2017. Minnesota native Brock Lesnar is currently not set to appear at the event, but it would make sense for him to appear at the show to start with the Royal Rumble buildup and promote the WrestleMania announcement.The Dec. 21 RAW will also host this year’s Slammy Awards.
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• Sheamus Endorses Finn Balor, Balor Reveals His Reaction to Sheamus Winning the WWE Title, Jericho’s 200th Episode This Week

  30-11-2015 19:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sheamus Endorses Finn Balor
  WWE World Champion Sheamus Tweeted the following:Word Champion Celts… #Irishtakeoverwwe @wwebalor pic.twitter.com/ssQiS5GCsc
  — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) November 30, 2015
  Balor Reveals His Reaction to Sheamus Winning the WWE Title
  In related news, Finn Balor was the guest on a recent edition of Taz’s show “The Taz Show: Bodyslams & Beyond“, and below is what Balor had to say about his reaction to Sheamus winning the WWE World Title at Su
  
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• Vince McMahon Approves Usage Of ’30 For 30′ Ric Flair Footage

  30-11-2015 19:41
  
  The upcoming ESPN 30 For 30 documentary special on Ric Flair will reportedly feature some archival footage on Flair. Vince McMahon reportedly signed off on ESPN using the archival footage. Flair has spent hours filming interview footage for the special earlier this month, and ESPN was also backstage filming at WWE Survivor Series in Atlanta, Georgia.
  The special is reportedly set to cover Flair’s career, his personal and financial issues, the tragic passing of his son Reid, the 1975 plane
  
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• Solomon Crowe First Post-WWE Release Tweet, Greatest Matches

  30-11-2015 19:35
  
  —Wrestling DVD Network reports that the WWE NXT: Greatest Matches Volume 1 Blu-ray/DVD set will feature three never before broadcast matches
  * Becky Lynch vs. Paige, NXT Takeover: Fatal 4 Way dark match* Cesaro vs. Neville, NXT live event in Columbus, Ohio 3/5/2015* Tyler Breeze vs. Hideo Itami, Arena Cam video from WrestleMania 31 Weekend
  – Solomon Crowe took to Twitter, making his first post since his WWE NXT release:
  pic.twitter.com/SCm2r7DPNR
  — Sami Callihan (@WWECrowe) Nov
  
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• PHOTOS: Ryback, Lucha Dragons, Team BAD, Stephane McMahon and More Visit Children’s Hospital, Hand Out WWE Title Belts, More

  30-11-2015 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WZ’s Justin LaBar is attending today’s WWE Connor’s Cure events in Pittsburgh, the host city for tonight’s WWE Raw.
  Below are photos of several WWE stars visiting with kids at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC:Ryback, Sin Cara & Kalisto crowning a new champ #wwe #RAWPittsburgh https://t.co/AMTyVSd4fS
  — Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) November 30, 2015
  #WWE exec @stephmcmahon and Team BAD making a bedside visit. @ Children’s Hospital
  
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• The Dudleys vs. Wyatts Feud To Continue On RAW, & More News

  30-11-2015 19:32
  
  — The WWE Survivor Series 2015 DVD cover features the Undertaker. You can see the cover at Amazon here.— WWE posted a new teaser for RAW noting that the feud between the Wyatts and the Dudleys is continuing:
  We don’t want to imagine what Thanksgiving is like in the Wyatt compound, but The Eater of Worlds and his cruel kin gorged themselves on destruction this past Thursday on SmackDown, where they destroyed D-Von Dudley and sent his brother Bubba Ray through a table — us
  
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• Balls Mahoney Involved In Car Accident, Harley Race Health Issues

  30-11-2015 19:29
  
  —WrestleCade has announced that Harley Race has been pulled from tomorrow’s event in North Carolina due to his health. No details on the specific issue were mentioned.
  – Balls Mahoney missed the PWS show last weekend because he was in a car accident. The ECW and WWE alum was side-swiped on the Garden State Parkway and hospitalized. Mahoney’s hip is injured, but he is in stable condition.
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• AUDIO: Raven & Konnan On Chris Jericho’s Podcast

  30-11-2015 19:26
  
  Raven and Konnan were interviewed in this past week’s episodes of Talk is Jericho. You can check out both episodes below. Raven discussed ECW, WCW, WWE, the creation of his gimmick, Roddy Piper, Paul E. Heyman, Vince Russo and more:Meanwhile, Konnan shared AAA stories with Jericho and discussed the nWo, Lucha Underground, getting his start in the industry, mentoring Love Machine Art Barr and more:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Goldust & Stardust Preparing Backstage! **AWESOME**!!!
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• AJ Styles’ Injury Revealed, What Caused the Injury?, More on His In-Ring Status, ROH Adds Final Battle Pre-Show Match, Updated PPV Card

  30-11-2015 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, former IWGP, NWA and TNA Champion AJ Styles was pulled from several NJPW as he continues to deal with a lingering lower back issue.
  According to Enuhito, Styles was indeed pulled from the NJPW events for the same reason he was pulled from the recent Ring of Honor TV tapings, and that is indeed because of a lower back injury.
  Styles took some time off to try and heal up from his nagging injury, and made non-wrestling appearances, but was again kept out of the ring for NJPW&rsq
  
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• Bayley Discusses Eva Marie’s Heat in NXT, Speaks Out on Whether or Not Eva Deserved an NXT Womens Title Shot and More

  30-11-2015 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Women’s Champion Bayley recently spoke with Digitalspy.com about working with Eva Marie in NXT and below are some interview highlights:
  NXT fans hating Eva Marie:“I love being in a ring with Eva Marie because of the crowd reaction she gets. It also helps me feed off of it. Even being in the ring with her is something really special. This may sound funny – I’ve never heard fans boo somebody as much as they boo her. To me it’s amazing because the fans really
  
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• PHOTO: Chyna & Billy Gunn Reunite – View Pic Here!

  30-11-2015 18:13
  
  Chyna posted the following pic of her meeting up with former DX teammate Billy Gunn at an autograph signing yesterday:
  My Sweetie 4 Life!!! pic.twitter.com/OcWrlUCCeB
  — Chyna (@ChynaJoanLaurer) November 27, 2015
  100% DIRECT LINK (*PICS*): Lilian Garcia! **BRAND NEW**!
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• Sami Zayn ‘Ready To Come Back’, SmackDown/Twitter Ratings, More

  30-11-2015 18:01
  
  – WWE SmackDown topped the non-sporting event Twitter ratings Thursday night. The episode garnered a unique audience of 449,000 and 1.411 million impressions. Both numbers are down from last week’s 683,000 and 1.766 million, respectively.
  – Sami Zayn took to Twitter to comment on his impending return as announced with a vignette on NXT, and kept it succinct:
  I'm coming back.
  — Sami Zayn (@iLikeSamiZayn) November 27, 2015
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• VIDEO: The Rock Named Muscle & Fitness ‘Man Of The Century’

  30-11-2015 17:50
  
  The Rock revealed on Instagram that his issue of Muscle & Fitness will see him named the magazine’s “Man of the Century”:315lbs. 3 sets. 25 reps. After 75yrs of publication and the honor of being named #ManOfTheCentury, I told my strength and conditioning coach @hanyrambod I'm takin' it to the next level – push me and scream "light weight" to which I will respond "what the fuck are you talking about? It's 315lbs for 25 reps". . #MuscleAndFitness #BiggestIssueOfAllTime
  
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• Increased Security Continues at WWE Live Events, Watch Sami Callihan Win the 2CW Title, Brad Maddox Confirms Ring Name Change

  30-11-2015 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Increased Security Continues at WWE Live Events
  As noted, WWE beefed up security following the rumored ISIS terror threat during Survivor Series weekend, and according to WCHSTV.com, increased security continues at WWE live events.
  The report notes that fans who attended last night’s WWE live event in Huntington, WV, were told to arrive to the venue early and be prepared to go through multiple levels of security. Doors to the 5pm event opened at 3:30, and all bags were checked, all fans we
  
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• Samoa Joe, James Storm, Corbin and More In-Action on NXT This Week, SD! Taping News, Ticket Info for Raw After WrestleMania 32

  30-11-2015 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ticket Info for Raw After WrestleMania 32
  Tickets for WWE Raw the day after Wrestlemania 32 will officially go on sale on 12/5 via Ticketmaster.com.
  SD! Taping News
  WWE will tape this week’s editions of Smackdown and Main Event tomorrow night in Hershey, PA.
  If you are attending the taping and would like to submit a live fan report, please email us at [email protected]!
  Samoa Joe, James Storm, Corbin and More In-Action on NXT This Week
  The following matches have been taped for this we
  
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• Top WWE NXT Star Backstage at Raw Tonight, Xavier Woods Previews New Video Game (Video), WWE’s Cyber Monday Deals

  30-11-2015 17:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top WWE NXT Star Backstage at Raw Tonight
  According to WZ’s Justin LaBar, who is attending today’s WWE Connor’s Cure event in Pittsburgh, Baron Corbin, who worked this weekend’s main roster live events, is currently backstage at Raw in Pittsburgh:Baron Corbin worked Sunday #WWE live event vs Finn Balor. Corbin IS here but doesn’t necessarily mean he will be used on #rawpittsburgh
  — Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) November 30, 2015
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• Rhodes Family Spreads Dusty’s Ashes, New John Cena Movie Coming Out Soon, Liger, Naomi and More Celebrate Birthdays Today

  30-11-2015 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Naomi and More Celebrate Birthdays Today
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, WWE Diva Naomi turns 28 years old, Christian turns 42, former WCW and WWE star Tom Zenk turns 57 and Japanese legend Jushin “Thunder” Liger turns 51.
  New John Cena Movie Coming Out Soon
  The new Tina Fey and Amy Poehler movie “Sisters”, in which John Cena has a role, is coming out on December 18th, meaning Cena should be making the movie media rounds to promote the film as he is ret
  
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• Recent WWE NXT Signee La Sombra Talks His Decision to Sign with WWE, Seeking Advice From Del Rio & Kalisto, Leaving Mexico, More

  30-11-2015 16:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Kris Zellner (@KrisZellner) of the Between the Sheets podcast, recent WWE NXT signee La Sombra spoke with Medio Tiempo about life in NXT and much more.
  During the interview, Sombra said he sought the advice of WWE stars Alberto Del Rio and Kalisto, as well as El Caristico and Magno, and asked them about their jump from Mexico to WWE. All of them said that going through NXT is the best way to succeed in WWE, as opposed to jumping straight from Mexico to the WWE main roster.
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• Former TNA Star Rob Terry Lands New Spokesperson Role, Footage of Him Training, More on AJ Styles’ Current Injury Status

  30-11-2015 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More on AJ Styles Current Injury Status
  As noted, AJ Styles was pulled from several recent NJPW event over the weekend as he is currently dealing with back issues.
  According to PWInsider.com, Styles is next scheduled to wrestle for NJPW on Tuesday tomorrow, and as of this writing he is still being advertised for the event.
  Styles is also booked to face Jay Lethal for the ROH Title at Final Battle on 12/18 in Philly, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will be cleared to compete at that b
  
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• Mick Foley Asks, “Final RAW For Foley?”, Triple H Promotes WWE Performance Center All-Access Event

  30-11-2015 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mick Foley Wonders If This Is His Final WWE RAW
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley woke up early today to post this new editorial to his personal Facebook page. In the editorial he wonders whether or not this will be the final WWE RAW that he watches since he is tired of the “stagnant” creative direction for the show. You can read the full editorial below: 
  FINAL RAW FOR FOLEY?WWE is at a real crossroads. Allow me to paraphrase Albert Einstein, who said “the definition of&hellip
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Appearing on Raw Tomorrow (Spoiler), Steve Austin on Taz’s Show, Mick Foley Appearing in NYC as Santa Claus

  30-11-2015 06:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Appearing on Raw Tomorrow
  According to WZ columnist Mark Madden, as well as PWInsider.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be appearing on Raw tomorrow night.
  No word on what Flair will be doing on the show, but most likely he will be involved in the continuing Paige vs Charlotte angle.
  Austin Appearing on Taz’s Show
  WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin will be the live special guest on The Taz Show tomorrow morning. You can listen to the show live from 7-9am EST at www.TazSho
  
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• Kevin Owens Says He Wants to See if He Can “Hang” with and “Hurt” Brock Lesnar in a Match, Talks Wanting to Face ‘Taker at ‘Mania, More

  30-11-2015 04:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens recently appeared on the “Like Father Like Son“ podcast with Jeramie McPeek of the Phoenix Suns and below are some quotes from Owens:On who he wants to face at WrestleMania:“I’ve answered this question a couple of times and my answer is always Brock Lesnar, because I’d just love to be in the ring with him and see what it’s like. There’s nobody quite like Brock Lesnar, as far as pure strength and viciousness
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (11/29): Huntington, WV; Reigns vs Sheamus, Triple Threat IC Title Match, Divas Tag Team Match and More

  30-11-2015 04:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Live Event Results
  November 29, 2015
  Huntington, W. Virginia
  Report Courtesy of PWTorch.com
  (1) Ryback pinned Erick Rowan off the Shellshock.
  (2) Zack Ryder pinned Bo Dallas.
  (3) NXT champion Finn Balor beat Baron Corbin to retain the NXT Title.
  (4) IC champion Kevin Owens beat Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler in a triple threat match to retain the Intercontinental Title. Owens got the pin on Ziggler via Ambrose’s Dirty Deeds.
  (5) Kane & The Usos beat The Wyatts in a six-man tag matc
  
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• John Cena Reacts To The Nasty Memes, Talks Military Veterans, More

  30-11-2015 04:37
  
  John Cena spoke with the Seattle Times for a new interview while filming his new reality series American Grit. Check out the highlights:On fans coming up with memes targeting him: “You never take it personal. … I can either roll with the punches and keep the tidal wave going or I can pitch a fit, and that’s pretty much where it stops.”
  On being around competitors and coaches who are decorated military veterans: “I’ve never felt so inferior in my life.”
  
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• Backstage News – Lana Reportedly Cleared To Return

  30-11-2015 04:34
  
  Lana is reportedly cleared to return to the ring. Squared Circle Sirens reports that the Diva has been cleared by doctors following her wrist injury back in September.
  Lana has been posting pics from the WWE Performance Center, but the site says that she’s been weight-lifting and getting into shape rather than training. She was at Raw but kept to herself.
  Lana has been the subject of heavy backstage heat according to previous reports due to her public comments on the Charlotte/Paige feud f
  
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• Bob Backlund: ‘I Never Took Drugs!’, Talks Career/Book, More

  30-11-2015 04:29
  Bob Backlund spoke with MassLive to promote his new book. Check out the highlights:
  On WWE choosing him to be their “All-American Boy”: “All the promoters named one person and it was me. I got the title because I learned about the value of hard work.”
  On his early days in the business: “I realized I wasn’t going to get anywhere doing that and I started training with a guy who taught me to be a professional wrestler…I wrestled every night. They had me wr
  
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