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• Former WWE Diva and Former WWE Star Get Married (Photos), PWS Launches New Energy Drink, Details

  02-12-2015 23:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWS Launches New Energy Drink, Details
  Pro Wrestling Syndicate has just unveiled their new PWS Legal Enhancing Performance energy drink which is sugar free and contains zero calories. Fans at PWS’ December 19th Fightmare Before X Mas 2015 event in Rahway, NJ featuring Jeff Jarrett, Kenny Omega, Sami Callihan, Raven, and others will be able to purchase the 8oz beverage with the limited edition Starman collectors can for just $5.
  Former WWE Diva and Former WWE Star Get Married
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• Brad Maddox Speaks Out on His WWE Release: Did His Live Event Promo Get Him Fired?, Talks WWE Creative Frustration, Vince and More

  02-12-2015 23:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Recently released WWE star Brad Maddox, now using the ring name Mad Braddox, spoke with F4WOnline.com following his WWE release and below are some interview highlights:
  Did his use of the word “prick” get him fired from WWE?:“It was because of that…That particular night was a bad decision on my behalf…I didn’t think anything of it, but Vince wasn’t happy about that. I don’t know if it’s a generational word that maybe used to be worse than i
  
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• WZ Mailbag Returns: How To Fix The Mid Card Storylines, Who Else Can Wyatt Family Face, NXT Before Raw?

  02-12-2015 22:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to the new(ish) installment of Wrestlezone Mailbag. You can send all of your questions to @JoshIsenberg4 every week to be featured on the website with answers for some of the burning questions in WWE. @JoshIsenberg4 Could the mid-card era be salvaged with solid storylines/better matches or is a new superstar the only hope? #WZMailbag
  — Lewis Dobie (@LewtheLegend) December 1, 2015
  I think WWE has one of the deepest rosters in many years because of the excellent “wrestlers
  
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• Wrestlezone Mailbag: How To Fix The Mid Card Storylines, Who Else Can Wyatt Family Face, NXT Before Raw?

  02-12-2015 22:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to the new(ish) installment of Wrestlezone Mailbag. You can send all of your questions to @JoshIsenberg4 every week to be featured on the website with answers for some of the burning questions in WWE. @JoshIsenberg4 Could the mid-card era be salvaged with solid storylines/better matches or is a new superstar the only hope? #WZMailbag
  — Lewis Dobie (@LewtheLegend) December 1, 2015
  I think WWE has one of the deepest rosters in many years because of the excellent “wrestlers
  
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• Forbes’ Alfred Konuwa Discusses How To Fix WWE Ratings, John Cena Leaving WWE & Monday’s RAW

  02-12-2015 22:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Alfred Konuwa’s Latest What’s Best For Business? 
  Yesterday Forbes & Bleacher Report wrestling columnist Alfred Konuwa was on WrestleZone Daily. Alfred was back with the latest installment of his weekly segment for the Daily called What’s Best For Business? which airs every Tuesday on WrestleZone Daily.  This week Alfred discussed what it will take to turn around WWE RAW ratings and whether or not John Cena is looking to lea
  
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• WWE Events Cards For India, Neville Set For NXT/UK Tour

  02-12-2015 22:07
  
  – Neville has been added to the first two shows on the NXT UK Tour, which are in Newcastle on December 10th and Glasgow on the 11th.
  – The following has been advertised for the WWE tour of India in January…
  January 15:* John Cena vs. Big Show* Kane vs. Luke Harper* The Usos vs. New Day* Ryback vs. Rusev* Charlotte vs. Nikki Bella* Dolph Ziggler vs. Tyler Breeze
  January 16:* John Cena vs. Rusev* Kane vs. Big Show* The Usos vs. New Day* Ryback vs. Luke Harper* Charlotte vs. Nikk
  
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• Nick ‘Magnus’ Aldis Undergoes Surgery – Details Inside

  02-12-2015 22:04
  
  Former TNA performer Nick ‘Magnus’ Aldis announced on Twitter that he underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn bicep tendon. Here is what he posted…
  I had surgery today to repair a torn bicep tendon that I injured in mexico 10 days ago. Apologies to the promotions I've had to cancel for.
  — Nick Aldis (@MagnusOfficial) December 2, 2015
  I'm aiming to rehab asap and will keep you posted on my return to action. Thanks.
  — Nick Aldis (@MagnusOfficial) December 2, 20
  
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• Armando Estrada Resurfaces, New WWE Job Listing, & More

  02-12-2015 21:51
  
  – As noted yesterday here on the website, WWE is currently hiring for a full-time position to help them track what media is saying about the company. The corporate site has a job listing for a Media Monitor, whose responsibilities include:
  * Monitoring media/news that involves and/or impacts WWE* Responsible for tracking what media outlets are saying about the WWE brand and its product* Must update data on the corporate website* Will assist with PR related functions when needed* Other duti
  
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• Backstage WWE Injury Updates, WWE/Chex Mix Campaign

  02-12-2015 21:48
  
  Partial Source: Pwinsider.com
  – Sami Zayn has been regularly working out at the WWE Performance Center to prepare for his in-ring return. Big Show and Cesaro were also at the Performance Center.
  – Filming was also recently done for an upcoming WWE ad campaign with Chex Mix.
  – In one more bit of Performance Center news, Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Rocky Romero was invited there to work as a guest trainer. The ROH and NJPW star will be there for the next few days talking abo
  
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• Henry O. Godwinn Discusses His Career-Ending Injury, More

  02-12-2015 21:46
  
  Mark Canterbury, aka Henry O. Godwinn, spoke with the Register-Herald for a new interview. Check out the highlights below:
  On breaking his C7 vertebra in 1997 and returning too early: “The doctor said it was a clean break. He told me to lay around for 10 weeks and ice it. But six weeks went by, and I was back on the road, lifting weights and getting back in the ring too soon. I wrestled for seven weeks with a broken neck.”
  On the downsides of the business: “It’s rough in
  
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• More Backstage Details on Mick Foley’s Son Joining the WWE Creative Team, When Will He Begin?

  02-12-2015 21:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today, SEScoops.com reported that Mick Foley’s son Dewey has accepted a job with the WWE creative team and will begin sometime after the holiday.
  The same report also noted that WWE has expressed interest in bringing Foley’s daughter Noelle in as a backstage interviewer.
  In an update on this story, WZ Daily regular Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com has confirmed that Dewey Foley has indeed taken a WWE creative team job and will begin with the company in early January 2
  
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• Sheamus Takes a Photo Shot at Rollins and Owens, This Week’s Final WWE Raw Rating, Emma Cooks Turkey Chili (Video)

  02-12-2015 21:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Week’s Final WWE Raw Rating
  As noted, Monday’s WWE Raw averaged 3.17 million viewers, which is up from last week’s record-low 2.964 million viewership average.
  The final rating for this week’s Raw was a 2.21, up from last week’s record-low 2.16.
  Sheamus Takes a Photo Shot at Rollins and Owens
  Sheamus Tweeted the following fan made image taking a shot at former WWE and NXT Champions Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens:I agree. Belts look so much better on real men
  
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• Watch Matt Hardy’s Bloody WrestleCade Guitar Shot, Apter Thanks Fans, Preview WWE Performance Center All-Access Experience (Videos)

  02-12-2015 21:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has released the following video, previewing the next WWE Performance Center All-Access Experience:WrestleCade has released the following footage of Matt Hardy’s bloody guitar shot during his match against Jeff Jarrett last weekend:In related news, 1Wrestling.com’s Bill Apter posted the following thank you video from WrestleCade:The post Watch Matt Hardy’s Bloody WrestleCade Guitar Shot, Apter Thanks Fans, Preview WWE Performance Center All-Access Experience (Videos) appear
  
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• Ace Steel Comments On Being Friends With CM Punk; The Rebellion Returns Tonight At 6 pm EST

  02-12-2015 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ace Steel on Hamin’s Hardcore Happy Hour
  Earlier today WrestleZone Radio released the latest episode of Hamin’s Hardcore Happy Hour. This week host Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) sat down for a conversation with legendary independent pro wrestler and trainer, Ace Steel. Ace Steel was one of three members of The Second City Saints in Ring of Honor from 2003-2006 alongside Colt Cabana and CM Punk. The following is a transcribed quote from Ace in regards to his friendship with CM P
  
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• JR Talks Vince McMahon Getting the Blame for WWE Creative, John Cena Pulled From Upcoming WWE Event, More on Cena’s WWE Return

  02-12-2015 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  JR Talks Vince McMahon Getting the Blame for WWE Creative
  In a new Q&A posted over at JRsBarBQ.com, Jim Ross had the following to say when asked if Vince McMahon should take the blame for the current WWE creative product:“Vince is the General and he does not back away from responsibility. He should take the responsibility and he does. There is one boss in WWE and that’s Vince McMahon.”John Cena Pulled From Upcoming WWE Event
  John Cena was previously advertised for the Decem
  
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• Why Solomon Crowe Requested His Release From WWE

  02-12-2015 20:58
  
  According to the Pro Wrestling Sheet WWE talent Sami Callihan (Solomon Crowe in NXT) requested his WWE release so he could start working on revamping his current image. Callihan was not happy with the way he was progressing in NXT, which led to him wanting to leave WWE. It’s noted that Callihan left the company on good terms, and a potential return to WWE is possible in the future.
  Callihan wants to, “reinvent his image on the independent scene as one of the best wrestlers in the wor
  
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• A Look at Lashley vs Galloway in the World Title Series Round of 16

  02-12-2015 20:53
  
  A Look at Lashley vs Galloway in the World Title Series Round of 16The post A Look at Lashley vs Galloway in the World Title Series Round of 16 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• A Look at Mahabali Sheera Headed into the Round of 16

  02-12-2015 20:52
  
  A Look at Mahabali Sheera Headed into the Round of 16The post A Look at Mahabali Sheera Headed into the Round of 16 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• IMPACT Breakdown: Fight to the Quarterfinals in the World Title Series

  02-12-2015 20:51
  
  IMPACT Breakdown: Fight to the Quarterfinals in the World Title SeriesThe post IMPACT Breakdown: Fight to the Quarterfinals in the World Title Series appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Performance Center: All Access gives fans a behind the scenes look at NXT

  02-12-2015 20:50
  
  See what you can take part in at WWE Performance Center: All Access, an unprecedented look at how Superstars are made at WWE’s state-of-the-art facility in Orlando, Fla.The post WWE Performance Center: All Access gives fans a behind the scenes look at NXT appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Pre-Match Interview: Matt Hardy Looks Ahead To Bobby Roode in the Round of 16

  02-12-2015 20:50
  
  Pre-Match Interview: Matt Hardy Looks Ahead To Bobby Roode in the Round of 16The post Pre-Match Interview: Matt Hardy Looks Ahead To Bobby Roode in the Round of 16 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lana is “saving herself” for marriage: Exclusive, December 2, 2015

  02-12-2015 20:49
  
  In a candid interview, Rusev and Lana reveal the nature of their engagement, how they’re staying faithful to one another and when they will tie the knot. You can view the following video below:The post Lana is “saving herself” for marriage: Exclusive, December 2, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Superstars Recall The Life of Owen Hart on First Look: Owen – Hart of Gold

  02-12-2015 20:47
  
  Superstars recall the life of Owen Hart on First Look: Owen – Hart of GoldThe post Superstars Recall The Life of Owen Hart on First Look: Owen – Hart of Gold appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mick Foley On Roman Reigns Heel Turn, Sasha Banks, WWE Creative Problems, More

  02-12-2015 20:41
  
  Recently on The Steve Austin Show, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin interviewed WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. Foley discussed why he threatened to stop watching WWE programming. Foley also talked about the dangers of scripting promos too much. Also, Foley made a plea to Vince McMahon in regards to Sasha Banks’s under-utilization. The following highlights are below, click here for the entire podcast.
  According to Foley, he started to watch RAW as a family activity, but slowly noticed t
  
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• WWE RAW Viewership Rebounds This Week, WWE Top 10 Moments

  02-12-2015 20:36
  
  This week’s Monday’s 11/30 episode of WWE RAW averaged 3,168,000 viewers, this number rebounded from last week’s disastrous 2,964,000.
  Here’s the hourly breakdown:
  Hour 1: 3,309,000Hour 2: 3,190,000Hour 3:: 3,005,000
  WWE Top 10 takes an in-depth look at the biggest moments, fights, and action on this week’s edition of RAW.The post WWE RAW Viewership Rebounds This Week, WWE Top 10 Moments appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 12/2 Edition of WZ Daily feat. Big Ray & Ryan Satin; Talking Backstage RAW News, Announced TLC Matches, Is Steve Austin Retired?, more

  02-12-2015 19:53 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 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray as the co-host.
  WrestleZone Daily’s regular Wednesday guest ProWrestlingSheet.com’s Editor-in-Chief Ryan Satin joins the show midway. Ryan discusses the exclusive details he’s been abl
  
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• Forbes on Why Roman Reigns Will Not Work as the Face of WWE, Spud Challenges Kurt Angle, CM Punk on “It’s vs Its” (Video)

  02-12-2015 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Forbes on Why Roman Reigns Will Not Work as the Face of WWE
  Donald Wood of Forbes.com has published a new article examining why Roman Reigns won’t work as the face of WWE moving forward, and below is an excerpt:Winning the championship at Survivor Series—only to have it ripped away by The Authority-backed Sheamus—is almost identical to how the company booked the quintessential underdog Bryan at WrestleMania 30. With WWE trying to follow a similar pattern for Reigns, a
  
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• Lana Says She is “Saving Herself” for Marriage, Reveals When Her and Rusev Will Get Married, Rusev Talks Their Relationship and More

  02-12-2015 19:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE stars Rusev and Lana are this week’s guests for Michael Cole’s sit down interview, and below are some highlights:
  On the Raw mention of Dolph Ziggler and Lana “going all the way”, Lana says she has always been a good girl and always told the truth. She said her father was a Russian minister, and always told her to save herself for marriage so that is what she has done and always will do.
  Cole then asks Rusev about his claim that he did not go all the way with Summer R
  
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• Former WWE Ref Talks Charlotte Performing In Shadow Of Her Father, Many In Wrestling World Say Congrats On 300 Episodes For CSR (Video)

  02-12-2015 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Casting A Shadow
  Jimmy Korderas, former WWE referee of over 20 years, blogged on CSRWrestling.com about the dynamics of being a 2nd or 3rd generation star. Here’s a sample:
  You might think that these offspring have an advantage over others that do not have a legendary parent who was a major star in the wrestling business. This may be true in the sense that it gives them a high profile advocate to at least get them their foot in the door, looked at and put them on the radar. It does not aut
  
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• Report: Kevin Owens Sent Home Due To Sickness

  02-12-2015 18:37
  
  Kevin Owens’ lack of presence on RAW last night was reportedly due to illness. Owens was very sick and was sent home on Monday; his son, who was traveling with him this week, was ill as well.
  Owens didn’t work Tuesday night’s WWE SmackDown tapings but will be back next week.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): AJ Lee At Age 14! **MUST-SEE**!!!!!!
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• Backstage News on Why Sami Callihan Asked for His NXT Release, Is the Door Open for a Possible Callihan WWE Return?, More

  02-12-2015 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to WZ Daily regular Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com, former NXT star Solomon Crowe, now working the indy scene as Sami Callihan, has plans to revamp his current image, which is one of the main reasons why he asked for his WWE release.
  During his time in NXT, Crowe worked a number of different gimmicks, most notably a “hacker” gimmick which saw him “hack” his way into arenas and matches.
  ProWrestlingSheet sources are reporting Crowe w
  
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• Jim Ross: ‘TNA Announce Team Rumors Are False!’

  02-12-2015 18:33
  
  Despite a rumor going around on some websites (not this one) recently, Jim Ross will not be taking a spot on TNA’s announce table when it moves to Pop TV. Ross responded to a question from a fan asking about the rumors, calling it “more internet BS” on Twitter:
  More internet BS. @IMPACTWRESTLING has a good announce team & don't need me. So, no https://t.co/GgAwdHDRaG
  — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 1, 2015
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): AJ Lee At Age 14! **MUST-SEE**!!!!!!
  
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• First Look at Owen Hart WWE Network DVD Sneak-Peek, Terry Funk Thinks He Could Beat Ronda Rousey (Videos), HHH Tweets The Rock

  02-12-2015 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  HHH Tweets The Rock
  Triple H Tweeted the following:Congrats to @TheRock on the @muscle_fitness cover and for being a constant inspiration. #ManOfTheCentury #LeadingMan pic.twitter.com/yY8xg0B0iw
  — Triple H (@TripleH) December 2, 2015Terry Funk Thinks He Could Beat Ronda Rousey
  In the following video, WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk says he is not happy with Ronda Rousey appearing in the upcoming remake of the classic film “Roadhouse”, in which Funk had a role.
  Funk adds it wouldn&
  
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• Sheamus 5:15 T-Shirt Now On Sale, Finn Balor/2K16 Video

  02-12-2015 18:18
  
  – WWE Shop is now selling Sheamus’ 5:15 shirt from Monday’s night’s RAW here.
  – 2K Games hosted a live stream on Tuesday of WWE 2K16 with Finn Balor playing the game. You can watch here.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Alex Riley & His **REAL-LIFE GIRLFRIEND**!!!!
  The post Sheamus 5:15 T-Shirt Now On Sale, Finn Balor/2K16 Video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mick Foley Reveals Why He’s Sticking With WWE ….. For Now

  02-12-2015 18:14
  
  Mick Foley took to Facebook and explained why he hasn’t given up on Raw quite yet. Foley had previously said that he might make last night’s Raw his last unless they have him a reason to keep watching, and in his Facebook post he explains that his appreciation for the Divas work and the fact that a new stable was born instead of lots of Authority work is keeping him around, “at least for a while.”
  STICKING AROUND…at least for nowYes, I was seriously contemplating t
  
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• Big Update on Rumored Plans for Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 32, Which Surprising Name Might Lesnar Face at the PPV?

  02-12-2015 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens revealed in a recent interview that a dream match for him at WrestleMania 32 would be to face Brock Lesnar. Owens added he wants to see if he can “hang” with and “hurt” Lesnar in a singles match.
  Owens’ interview might have stirred the creative pot in WWE as according to former WWE creative writer Court Bauer, on the latest episode of MLW Radio, WWE has been discussing the idea of Brock Lesnar vs Kevin Owens at Wre
  
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• Kevin Owens Confirms His Current Health Status, When is He Expected to Return to the Ring?

  02-12-2015 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZ’s Justin LaBar was the first to report yesterday that WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens was not on WWE TV this week after he was sent home from Raw on Monday night in Pittsburgh due to illness.
  Owens has since posted the following Tweets confirming his current status and it is expected he will be back on the road with WWE next week:Yes, it’s been a rough couple of days. Owen and I both got pretty sick but we’re back home with Karina and Élodie now so we’
  
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• Who in WWE Does Coachman Want on ESPN?, Is He Interested in Returning to Call WWE Raw?, NFL Prospect Meets Vince McMahon (Photo)

  02-12-2015 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NFL Prospect Meets Vince McMahon
  NFL prospect Cody Webster ran into Vince McMahon at a gym in Hershey, PA yesterday and Tweeted the following:Seen the legend at the gym. Thx for the pic @VinceMcMahon. @PatMcAfeeShow will appreciate this pic. #WWEHershey pic.twitter.com/6Md6fkjnCx
  — Cody Webster (@codywebster42) December 1, 2015Coachman Talks WWE – ESPN
  ESPN’s “Off the Top Rope” host Jonathan Coachman Tweeted the following after taking several questions from fans?I w
  
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• The Authority Continues to Stack the Deck Against Roman Reigns, Devon vs Wyatt and More on This Week’s WWE Smackdown (Non-Spoiler)

  02-12-2015 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE taped the following matches last night in Hershey, PA for this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown:
  -Tyler Breeze vs. Neville
  -Becky Lynch vs. Brie Bella
  -Dean Ambrose and The Uso Brothers vs. New Day
  -Bray Wyatt vs. D-Von Dudley
  -Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos vs The League of Nations. Per The Authority, this match will only take place if Dean Ambrose and The Usos defeat The New Day earlier in the night. If The New Day wins the match, then Roman Reigns must face The League of Nat
  
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• Mick Foley’s Son Dewey Joining WWE Creative Team

  02-12-2015 17:05
  
  Mick Foley has been very critical WWE’s creative direction in recent weeks, publicly grappling with the notion of completely giving up on watching the product.
  As it turns out, “The Hardcore Legend” has a very legitimate reason to be scrutinizing the WWE creative product as of late.
  Continue reading at SEScoops.com >>
  The post Mick Foley’s Son Dewey Joining WWE Creative Team appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mick Foley & Stone Cold Steve Austin “State of WWE” Podcast Released, Where Is The Big Show?

  02-12-2015 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mick Foley & Steve Austin Podcast Released
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley recently sat down with fellow Hall of Famer Steve Austin to do a podcast discussing the state of the WWE. The episode was officially released yesterday and below is a Facebook post from Mick describing how it came together and what fans can expect from it’s contents: THE #STONECOLD PODCASTSo this is how my appearance on #TheSteveAustinShow on #PodcastOne came about.November 30,…
  Posted by Mick
  
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• Security Increased At The WWE SmackDown TV Tapings

  02-12-2015 06:44
  
  Security was heavy for Tuesday’s Smackdown taping, causing some fans to miss the dark match and first match of Main Event. Security personnel was using metal detection wands and had some people empty their pockets.
  There was also a security notice handed out which said that the following items were not allowed in: bags or briefcases, backpacks, purses larger than 16 inches x 16 inches, video cameras or recording devices, laser pointers or noise makers, weapons, selfie sticks, laptop comput
  
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• AWA Shows Added To The WWE Network – Details Inside

  02-12-2015 06:42
  
  UPDATE: WWE is really boosting their classic wrestling content on the WWE Network. In addition to adding episodes of SMW, Mid-South Wrestling and NWA to the Vault section of the Network, there are now several 1988 episodes from the AWA available. More material is said to be on the way as well.
  The episodes comprise the first AWA material on the Network outside of the documentary from the AWA DVD that WWE did a few years back.
  ORIGINAL: The WWE Network has begun adding TV episodes from Smoky Moun
  
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• Brad Maddox Confirms Why He Was Fired From WWE

  02-12-2015 06:17
  
  UPDATE x 3: According to the Busted Open Radio Twitter account, Brad Maddox has confirmed the reason for his WWE release. Maddox spoke with the radio show and confirmed that his release was due to using the term “pricks” in a pre-dark match promo during last week’s Main Event tapings, which upset Vince McMahon.
  The show will be available soon on Busted Open’s website. Maddox said the release surprised him and added that Vince McMahon was supporting the idea of Maddox&rsqu
  
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• **SPOILERS** Main Event Results For Wednesday

  02-12-2015 06:09
  
  Credit: Chad G., Justin Jones
  * The Miz defeated Dolph Ziggler after a distraction and interference from Tyler Breeze and Summer Rae, who were at ringside
  * Sasha Banks defeated Alicia Fox with the Banks Statement
  * Ryback defeated Bo Dallas with Shellshocked
  * Titus O’Neil defeated Stardust
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  The post **SPOILERS** Main Event Results For Wednesday appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Zayn & Cesaro Training at the WWE PC, Former TNA Champion Undergoes Bicep Surgery, Final 11/26 SD! Rating

  02-12-2015 05:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Zayn & Cesaro Training at the WWE PC
  According to PWInsider.com, Big Show, Sami Zayn and Cesaro were all training at the WWE Performance Center today. Zayn has been training for his return to NXT during the upcoming tour of The UK.
  Final 11/26 SD! Rating
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, last week’s edition of WWE Smackdown, which aired on Thanksgiving night, drew a final 1.15 cable rating, which is down from the previous week’s 1.64 rating.
  As noted, the show averaged 1.652 m
  
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• Backstage News on Cal Bishop’s Reaction to His NXT Release on Breaking Ground, Was He Aware WWE Cameras Were Filming His Firing?

  02-12-2015 05:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT star Cal Bishop was released from WWE during filming of the current Breaking Ground Network show, and according to WZ Daily regular Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com, Bishop had no idea his release was coming. The site added, however, that Bishop is not angry over how it all ended.
  Sources close to Bishop tell ProWrestlingSheet the wrestler didn’t realize cameras were rolling when he met with Canyon Ceman in October to film what would be his release,
  
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• The Authority Makes Another Big Main Event Stipulation for SD!, Baron Corbin Works SD! Tapings, Stanford Talks to Total Divas Star

  02-12-2015 05:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Corbin Works SD! Tapings
  The dark match before tonight’s WWE Main Event tapings featured Baron Corbin defeating Zack Ryder.
  The Authority Makes Another Big Main Event Stipulation for SD!
  Coming out of tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings, it looks as if The Authority will be attempting to punish Roman Reigns’ “friends and family” once again on Thursday night.
  The main event of this week’s Smackdown will be Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos vs The League of Na
  
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• WWE Superstar Kevin Owens Reportedly Sent Home With Illness

  02-12-2015 05:01
  
  WWE Superstar and WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens is reportedly very sick and that’s why he missed last night’s RAW show in Pittsburgh.
  Apparently Owens was sent home after he and his son, who was traveling with him this week also came down with an illness. Unless something changed, Owens will not be working tonight’s SmackDown tapings but is expected back next week to continue his TLC PPV feud with Dean Ambrose.The post WWE Superstar Kevin Owens Reportedly Sent Home
  
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• Brad Maddox Confirms Why He Was Fired From WWE, Advertised Smackdown Match Changed

  02-12-2015 04:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Brad Maddox
  Former WWE Superstar and RAW General Manager Brad Maddox appeared on the Busted Open Live radio show today, and confirmed the reason why he was fired from WWE last week. 
  Maddox, now going by “Mad Braddox” on the independent scene, said using the phrase “pricks” was what ended up getting him fired. He says Vince McMahon did not like the language used (Maddox actually said “cocky pricks” when running down the Indianapolis crowd l
  
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