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• ON THE AIR: The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion feat. Jeff Jarrett & Ryan Nemeth; Call In At 646-716-5344

  09-12-2015 23:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight from 6-8 EST/5-7 pm CST, The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion, a terrestrial pro wrestling radio show on WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago, WILL GO LIVE!
  You call in to the show by using the number (646) 716-5344. 
  Listen to the show live in the audio player below OR by downloading the “Lumpen Radio” app in the Apple Play store.
  The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion is hosted by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman & Ross B
  
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• Confirmed – Sting Needs Neck Surgery – Details Inside

  09-12-2015 23:27
  
  During his appearance on Ric Flair’s podcast (transcribed by Cagesideseats.com), Sting discussed his injury suffered during his match at Night of Champion against Seth Rollins. Sting says that it was not Rollins’ fault, and that he will need surgery due to being diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis…
  On Being Injured In The Match With Rollins: “Yes and no. Obviously that night I had some problems. Both buckle bombs — not Seth’s fault, completely mine, I hav
  
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• Chris Jericho: ‘I’ll Never Have A Retirement Match!’, & More

  09-12-2015 23:24
  
  Chris Jericho was recently interviewed by What Culture, here are some highlights….
  On Winning The Undisputed WWE Title: “I found out about it the day of the show, literally, that afternoon. And I’d heard, maybe, a couple of rumors about it here and there, but you never know and I’d heard rumors that other people were going to get it as well, so it was not a big, planned thing that you might expect, like, plans drawn out and dates and all that sort of stuff. Whether it wa
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Talks GFW Co-Promoting With PWS, NEX*GEN Title Change, Bloody Matt Hardy Guitar Shot, more

  09-12-2015 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following is an exclusive interview granted to WrestleZone Radio with Global Force Wrestling Founder Jeff Jarrett. Jeff is interviewed by WrestleZone Radio’s Nick Hausman.In this interview Jeff chats candidly with Nick about:
  GFW’s shows on the east coast in early 2016
  Co-promoting one of those shows with Pro Wrestling Syndicate
  Updates about when GFW’s AMPED may be airing domestically in the United States
  Continuity issues with Sonjay Dutt winning the GFW NEX*GEN Cham
  
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• Sting Reveals He Needs Neck Surgery Stemming From His WWE Night of Champions Injury

  09-12-2015 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE star Sting recently appeared on Ric Flair’s WOOOOO Nation! podcast and revealed that he will need neck surgery as a result of the injury he sustained during his match against Seth Rollins at WWE Night of Champions.
  The following is what Sting had to say during his appearance on Ric Flair, and the transcript comes courtesy of CageSideSeats.com:“Obviously [at Night of Champions] I had some problems. Both buckle bombs — not Seth’s fault, completely mine, I have no idea w
  
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• Goldberg Says Fighting is More Likely for Him Than Wrestling, New Movie Franchise for The Rock?, Raw Makes Facebook Top 10 List

  09-12-2015 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Goldberg Says Fighting is More Likely for Him Than Wrestling
  Steven Muehlhausen of SportingNews.com recently spoke with Bill Goldberg, and during the interview Goldberg discussed what would be the greater likelihood – fighting or going back to having a wrestling match.
  “Combat sports, for sure,” Goldberg, 48, said. “Like I said, it’s all dependent upon me and I kind of got lost in the shuffle with these movies. I shot another movie, ‘Enter the F
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on WWE “Producing” and “Scripting” Roman Reigns, Enhancement Matches, Wyatts vs League of Nations and More

  09-12-2015 21:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com, and below are some highlights:“WWE returning to timely usage of ‘enhancement matches’ will not hurt them. There are so many excellent, workers out there looking to get noticed that these enhancement matches 2.0 might be a pleasant surprise and would help get incumbents over via winning. Plus, a new star might just get discovered.”
  “Roman Reigns will advance faster up the ladder and with a stronger foundation
  
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• PHOTOS: John Cena & Nikki Bella At The ‘Sisters’ Premiere In NYC

  09-12-2015 21:23
  
  Here are John Cena and Nikki Bella, attending the New York Premiere of Sisters last night. Cena plays the role of Pazuz in the film….At last….
  A photo posted by Nikki Bella (@thenikkibella) on Dec 8, 2015 at 8:52pm PSTSweet DreamsA photo posted by Nikki Bella (@thenikkibella) on Dec 8, 2015 at 8:32pm PST #sisters #sisterspremiere @johncena
  A photo posted by Nikki Bella (@thenikkibella) on Dec 8, 2015 at 8:22pm PST #sisters #sisterspremiere #proudoflove
  A photo posted by Nikki Bella
  
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• WZ Photo Gallery: Sheamus, Ambrose, New Day, the Divas, Miz and More Stars at WWE Tribute to the Troops TV Taping, More Special Details

  09-12-2015 21:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following:
  WWE Superstars and Divas participated in the 13th annual WWE Tribute to the Troops yesterday with visits to military personnel and their families stationed at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Naval Station Mayport and Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base before performing at the Veterans Memorial Arena later in the evening.
  Tribute to the Troops will air on USA Network as part of WWE Week on Wednesday, December 23 from 8-10 PM ET with special guests actor and comedian
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs On Monday’s WWE RAW, Sheamus/Reigns, More

  09-12-2015 21:20
  
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, discussing Monday’s Raw. Here is what he had to say…
  Like the fact that WWE is trying to create a faction with Sheamus and company. Whether it works or not is TBD but hopefully the four talents involved are contributing to the presentation. If they aren’t and it fails then they need to look in the mirror.Roman Reigns will advance faster up the ladder and with a stronger foundation if more of the Roman TV persona is presented naturally and
  
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• JCW Begins A Tour To Support Saint Johns Children’s Hospital

  09-12-2015 21:18
  
  Juggalo Championship Wrestling has announced that they are kicking off the Rassle Rap Charity Festival Tour tomorrow. All proceeds from the tour will go directly to Saint Johns Children’s Hospital, and that includes not only ticket sales, but also the various support packages available which include a special edition t-shrt, the opportunity to be a lumberjack in one of the matches, a VIP meet and greet with every performer on the show and more! More details are available here. The tour dat
  
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• More Details on the Lucha Underground Season 2 Premiere, Robert Rodriguez Comments, Season 1 Marathon Set, More

  09-12-2015 21:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground has issued the following press release:EL REY NETWORK’S EXPLOSIVE WRESTLING SERIES ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’ PRODUCED BY MARK BURNETT RETURNS FOR SEASON TWO ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 8PM ET/PT
  Warm Up With a Mind-Blowing, Weekend-Long Marathon of the Entire First Season on January 23 and 24
  Austin, TX – December 9, 2015 – “Lucha Underground,” El Rey Network’s addictive, lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning produce
  
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• Rey Mysterio Named Ambassador for Combate Americas, Konnan to Serve as Color Commentator for Live Four Fight Event in December

  09-12-2015 21:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release has been issued:
  REY MYSTERIO IS NAMED AMBASSADOR FOR COMBATE AMERICAS – THE LIVE EVENT FIGHT THAT WILL AIR ON NBC UNIVERSO ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16
  Former WWE Star Konnan To Serve As Color Commentator For Live Telecast of Combate Americas “Road To The Championship Hollywood”
  Live, Four-Fight NBC UNIVERSO Telecast Begins at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Dec. 16
  Official Fighter Weigh-In Takes Place on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in Burbank, Calif.
  NEW YO
  
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• PHOTOS: WWE Tough Enough Winner Sara Lee

  09-12-2015 20:48
  
  WWE Tough Enough winner Sara Lee posted some pics to Instagram and Twitter, revealing that she’s putting on some size while training at the Performance Center:
  Go insane throw some glitter make it rain #preNXTOrlandogains https://t.co/0rUk65DY8l pic.twitter.com/ydYu9mUSpm
  — Sara Lee (@ToughSara) December 3, 2015
  https://t.co/J5tKYZGkyq pic.twitter.com/qsIsryuDCN
  — Sara Lee (@ToughSara) December 8, 2015People saying I haven't posted a flex pic in awhile so.. #gains
  A photo poste
  
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• Family Escorted Out Of Last Night’s SmackDown Tapings

  09-12-2015 20:47
  
  A family was escorted out of Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings after two young boys yelled the N-word at Roman Reigns during his entrance. That caused some other fans in the section to respond to them, and the mother of the two boys didn’t react well to the other fans talking to her sons.
  The woman then got into an argument with the other fans and accused them of taking photos of her kids. Security saw the situation and removed the family.
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• Alberto Del Rio Says He Was Planning To Return To AAA

  09-12-2015 20:43
  
  According to Kris Zellner, Alberto Del Rio says in a new interview that the WWE was going to allow him to work the December 4th AAA show to drop the AAA Mega Title. But due to AAA canceling the show, and the general disorganization within AAA, he couldn’t return to drop the title. Here is what Zellner wrote…
  Alberto del Rio gave his first interview to Mexican media since he went back to the WWE today to Felix Zapata from Reforma and he said that WWE had originally allowed him to wor
  
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• CM Punk Responds to Tweet About a WWE Return, Listen to Kevin Sullivan’s Candid Interview on The Ross Report, Vince Tweets About Cena

  09-12-2015 20:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CM Punk Responds to Tweet About a WWE Return
  CM Punk and a fan recently had the following exchange on Twitter:@MrJonesDallas money isn’t everything.
  — Coach (@CMPunk) December 9, 2015
  Vince Tweets About Cena
  Vince McMahon Tweeted the following:A different and very funny @JohnCena. #SistersMovie https://t.co/cieGS3NA2J
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) December 9, 2015Listen to Kevin Sullivan’s Candid Interview on The Ross Report
  This week’s edition of Jim Ross’
  
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• PHOTO: CM Punk Gets His Own Hockey Trading Card

  09-12-2015 20:04
  
  CM Punk has his own hockey trading card. Punk will be featured in the High Profile Fans part of the 2015-16 Upper Deck Contours NHL card set, which will be released in March of next year:
  Some celeb signers for 15-16 @UpperDeckSports Contours Hockey: @Rachel__Nichols, @BretHart, @ThatKevinSmith, @CMPunk pic.twitter.com/pMxQCwR9ZE
  — Beckett Media LLC (@beckettmedia) December 8, 2015
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• PHOTOS: Batista & MVP Tour Marvel Headquarters Yesterday

  09-12-2015 20:01
  
  Batista and MVP toured Marvel headquarters yesterday. Marvel Digital executive editor Ryan Penagos posted a photo from the tour, as did Batista:
  Had a crazy fun time touring @DaveBautista & @The305MVP around Marvel HQ. pic.twitter.com/WeLcupcYwz
  — Ryan Penagos (@AgentM) December 7, 2015
  @CMPunk I told you Id get my copy of Drax #1 from @AgentM even if I had 2 go to the @Marvel office in NYC to get it! pic.twitter.com/rwC18wysNu
  — Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) December 7, 2015
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• WWE Polls Fans On Which ECW Star Should Return To RAW, Lesnar

  09-12-2015 19:59
  
  – As noted yesterday here on the website, Brock Lesnar is now being advertised for the February 6th house show in San Jose, California. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Lesnar was recently announced for the February 8th RAW in Seattle.
  – After the recent returns of Tommy Dreamer and Rhyno, WWE is asking fans which other ECW Original they want to see brought back – Spike Dudley, Rob Van Dam, Justin Credible, Steve Corino, Sabu, Nova, New Jack, The Sandman, The Blue Meanie, Mikey
  
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• 12/9 Edition of WZ Daily feat. Ryan Satin & Blake Mitchamore; Talking WWE’s Ratings Going Down While Profits Go Up, more

  09-12-2015 19:50 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 Chair Shot Reality contributor Blake Mitchamore as co-host.
  It also features the return of WrestleZone Daily’s regular Wednesday featured guest Ryan Satin. Ryan is the Editor-in-Chief of ProWrestlingSheet.com as
  
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• VIDEO: John Cena Comments on Donald Trump’s Recent, Controversial Statements About Muslims

  09-12-2015 19:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE star John Cena appeared on the “Today” show yesterday morning to promote his upcoming movie “Sisters.”
  During his appearance on “Today”, Cena also commented on recent, controversial remarks made by Presidential hopeful Donald Trump. For those unaware, Trump recently made several statements regarding banning Muslims from entering the United States.
  Below is a quote from Cena, as well as video footage of Cena on the morning show:“We know Dona
  
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• Y2J Sign Confiscated at WWE SD! Tapings, Jericho Responds, Recent Photos of Santino Marella, How Old is TNA Star Kurt Angle?

  09-12-2015 19:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  How Old is Kurt Angle?
  TNA Hall of Famer Kurt Angle turns 47 years old today.
  Jericho Sign Confiscated
  Several reports have come in stating that at last night’s WWE Smackdown! taping a Chris Jericho sign was confiscated by security. 
  Jericho has taken to his Twitter account to respond with the following:Haha really? https://t.co/BwwRLLeChT
  — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) December 9, 2015
  Recent Photos of Santino Marella
  Below are two recent photos of former WWE star Santino Marell
  
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• Lucha Underground Announces Season Two Premiere Date

  09-12-2015 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground has Tweeted the following, announcing that season two of the show will premiere on January 27th, 2016:#LuchaUnderground Season 2 premieres Wednesday January 27 at 8pm ET on @ElReyNetwork. See you real soon, Believers! pic.twitter.com/jliniuzQ0O
  — Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) December 9, 2015You can also check out WZ’s exclusive interview with Lucha Underground co-executive producer Chris DeJoseph in the player below:The post Lucha Underground Announces Season Two
  
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• Talents Advertised for NXT UK Tour, Alternate Commentary for “Best of Raw & SD!” DVD, Superstars You Didn’t Know Were Brothers (Video)

  09-12-2015 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Talents Advertised for NXT UK Tour
  The following list of talents are currently being advertised for NXT’s upcoming tour of the UK. Noticeably absent from the list is Eva Marie:
  NXT General Manager William Regal, NXT Champion Finn Balor, NXT Women’s Champion Bayley, NXT Tag Team Champions Dash and Dawson, The Vaudevillains, Chad Gable, Jason Jordan, Samoa Joe, Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady, Carmella, Asuka, Nia Jax, Tye Dillinger, Blake, Murphy, Alexa Bliss, Em
  
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• Sasha Banks Talks Being Snoop Dogg’s Cousin, Darren Young Posts Cryptic Tweet, Dolph Ziggler Suffers a Black Eye (Photo)

  09-12-2015 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Darren Young Posts Cryptic Tweet
  WWE star Darren Young posted the following photo of what appears to be him in the hospital, but he provided no other information:Feeling like this is it. Stand by. pic.twitter.com/Wgcg8jivjB
  — nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) December 8, 2015Dolph Ziggler Suffers a Black Eye
  WWE star Dolph Ziggler Tweeted the following, noting he suffered a black eye during his match on Raw this week:you should see the other guy… ‘s girlfriend pic.twitter.co
  
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• A Way To Increase Quality Of WWE RAW, Ratings & Keep NBC Universal Happy, WWE Super Fan Writes Letter To WWE About Current Product

  09-12-2015 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Improve RAW
  My opening monologue on Tuesday’s Wrestling Reality on TribLIVE Radio, I give an idea about how WWE could make RAW better, make fans happy and honor their agreement with NBC Universal.
  It deals with moving WWE RAW to two hours which will help its presentation and the creative staff. The plan also includes using NXT.Frank The Clown Writes WWE A Letter
  Frank “The Clown” is a well known super fan of WWE. He recently wrote a letter he sent to WWE expressing his passion
  
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• Former WWE Ref Recalls Fear & Excitement Of 1st Tribute To The Troops In Middle East

  09-12-2015 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Big Show & Jimmy outside Saddam Hussein’s place. Our accommodations in Iraq. 
  Jimmy Korderas was a WWE referee for over 20 years. Every Wednesday he writes a blog on CSRWrestling.com. Today’s recalls being part of the first Tribute To The Troops event ever. Here’s a sample:As any fan of World Wrestling Entertainment knows, the company has taken a very active role with a wide range of worthwhile causes. Whether it is cancer awareness, anti-bullying, the Special Olym
  
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• VIDEO: John Cena Appears on “The Tonight Show”, Talks His Upcoming Movie “Sisters”, Meets His “Inner Child” and More

  09-12-2015 16:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, John Cena appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” last night to promote the new comedy movie “Sisters”, which he plays a role.
  Cena noted during the interview that he has been off WWE TV as of late while he films the new reality show “American Grit”.
  Cena also did some comedy on the show, singing his own version of Adele’s “Hello” single and then reuniting with his “inner child” before hitting him with an Attitu
  
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• PHOTOS: Triple H & Vince Present Championship To Navy Captains, Cena & Nikki Attend Movie Premiere

  09-12-2015 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H & Vince Presents Championship Belt To Navy Captains
  WWE COO Triple H posted the following photo on Twitter showing himself and Vince McMahon presenting a WWE World Heavyweight Championship belt to Captains Stacey K. Wright and Scott Gray at last night’s WWE Tribute to The Troops taping:Honored to present a #Troops @WWE World Heavyweight Championship to Captains Stacey K. Wright and Scott Gray @USNavy pic.twitter.com/ajcEoeVmun
  — Triple H (@TripleH) December 9, 2015Relate
  
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• Non-Spoiler Listing of Matches Taped For WWE Smackdown, Family Escorted Out Of Arena Last Night During Smackdown

  09-12-2015 14:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Non-Spoiler Matches For Smackdown
  – The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day in a non-title match
  – Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens contract signing
  -Ryback vs. The Ascension 
  – Dolph Ziggler vs. Tyler Breeze
  – Promo from The Wyatt Family
  – Becky Lynch vs. Paige
  – Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs Sheamus and Kevin Owens 
  Family Escorted Out Of Smackdown
  Many reports are coming out of last night’s WWE SmackDown tapi
  
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• PHOTO: The RAW Crowd Leaves Before The Main Event

  09-12-2015 06:26
  
  A new pic circulating online shows a portion of the crowd at Monday night’s RAW leaving before the main event. You can check out the image below, which was posted to photo sharing site Imgur.
  The main event featured Roman Reigns cutting a promo on Sheamus before their match at TLC, which Sheamus interrupted. That led to a brawl between the two that ended when Reigns speared Shamus through a table.
  View post on imgur.com100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Paris Hilton Rocks A *HOT* Bikini! MUST-SEE!
  
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• Virgil Dances To Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ (Video), JR’s Podcast, Stock

  09-12-2015 06:16
  
  – This week’s episode of Jim Ross’ Ross Report will have the second part of his interview with Kevin Sullivan. Sullivan will talk about booking his angle with Chris Benoit in WCW, how he would book Brock Lesnar and more; you can listen to it here.
  – WWE’s stock closed at $16.85 yesterday, up $0.09 (0.54%) from Monday’s closing price.
  – Pro Wrestling Sheet has posted the following video of Virgil dancing to Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” which
  
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• Complete WWE Smackdown TV Taping Results for 12/10 *Spoilers*

  09-12-2015 05:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  WWE Smackdown Spoilers from Jacksonville, FL:
  -The Lucha Dragons defeated WWE Tag Team champions The New Day in a non-title match.
  -They held a contract signing between WWE Intercontinental champion Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose for the PPV with Owens taking a shot at Ambrose. The two of them brawl and Owens is run off by Ambrose. Ambrose then signs the contract and says he will win the belt on Sunday at WWE TLC.
  -Ryback defeated The Ascension in a Handicap match.
  -Dolph Zig
  
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• Forbes Agrees w/Austin & Foley’s WWE Authority Criticism, Former NXT Talent Training for the Olympics, Sara Lee’s New Look (Photos)

  09-12-2015 05:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Forbes Agrees w/Austin & Foley’s WWE Authority Criticism
  WZ Daily regular and Forbes contributor Alfred Konuwa has posted a new video over at Forbes.com, and in the video Konuwa agrees with comments made by Steve Austin and Mick Foley on a recent Austin podcast that the heel Authority story line in WWE is played out. You can check out the video at this link.
  Former NXT Talent Training for the Olympics
  According to WZ Daily regular Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com, former NXT wr
  
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• >i>**SPOILERS** – WWE SmackDown Results For Thursday

  09-12-2015 05:26
  
  Credit: WrestlingInc* The Lucha Dragons defeated WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day in a non-title match.* The contract signing with Dean Ambrose and WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens ends with a cheap shot from Owens and a fight. Owens retreats and Ambrose signs the contract while yelling at Owens.* Ryback defeated The Ascension in a handicap match.* Dolph Ziggler defeated Tyler Breeze.* Becky Lynch defeated Paige by submission.* Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose defeated Sheamus and Kevin
  
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• Brad Maddox Talks More About His WWE Release, Creative Team Criticism, Working w/CM Punk & Heyman, Would He Return to WWE?

  09-12-2015 05:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Donald Wood from Ring Rust Radio recently spoke with former WWE Superstar Brad Maddox and below are some interview highlights:
  YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/IE_KrmEsvsE
  Blog Talk Radio Episode: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ringrustradio/2015/12/08/ring-rust-radio–dec-8-w-wwe-tlc-preview-picks-and-brad-maddox-interview
  Ring Rust Radio: The biggest topic of conversation for you recently has been your release from WWE. Will you explain why you were let go by the company and if ther
  
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• **SPOILERS** – WWE Tribute To The Troops Results

  09-12-2015 05:23
  
  Credit: WrestlingInc* There will be a 16-man main event tonight.* Jack Swagger vs. Rusev with Lana is first. Back and forth match but Rusev won with The Accolade.* Mark Henry squashed Bo Dallas, who was dressed as Uncle Sam.* Kevin Owens comes out talking about how Canada is better than the United States. Ryback interrupts to a big pop and we get a match.* Ryback defeated Kevin Owens by count out. Owens got himself counted out here.* Paige, Sasha Banks, Naomi and Tamina Snuka defeated Charlotte,
  
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• Fans Leave Arena Prior to WWE Raw Main Event (Photo), More on Train & Mandel’s TTTT Performances, Big Update on Jimmy Snuka’s Case

  09-12-2015 05:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Big Update on Jimmy Snuka’s Case
  As noted, Jimmy Snuka was back in court yesterday, and he will be going to trial on March 22nd, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA to face charges of involuntary manslaughter and third-degree murder in the death of his then-girlfriend Nancy Argentino in May 1983.
  More on Train & Mandel’s TTTT Performances
  As noted, the band Train and comedian Howie Mandel performed at tonight’s WWE Tribute to the Troops tapings in Jacksonville, FL.
  Train reportedly play
  
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• Non-Spoiler Match Listing for This Year’s WWE Tribute to the Troops Special, 16 Man Main Event, Performances and More

  09-12-2015 05:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, WWE taped its annual Tribute to the Troops special in Jacksonville, FL, and the special will air on 12/23 on The USA Network.
  The following was taped for this year’s show:
  -Jack Swagger vs. Rusev with Lana
  -Mark Henry vs. Bo Dallas as Uncle Sam
  -Ryback vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens in a non-title match
  -Paige, Sasha Banks, Naomi and Tamina Snuka vs. WWE Divas Champion Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Brie Bella and Alicia Fox
  -Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, The Usos, The Dudle
  
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• This Week’s WWE Raw Finishes With a Record Low Rating, Garners Raw’s Lowest Number Since September 1997

  09-12-2015 05:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, this week’s edition of WWE Raw, which was the go-home show for WWE TLC this weekend, averaged 3.054 million viewers, which is down from last week’s 3.17 million viewership average.
  The final rating for this week’s show was a 2.15 rating, also down from last week’s 2.21.
  This week’s show set a new record-low rating for WWE Raw since the show moved permanently to three hours. The previous low was the 11/23/15 edition of Raw, which finished with a 2.16 r
  
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• Update: Brock Lesnar Advertised for Yet Another WWE Live Event in 2016, Updated List of Confirmed Upcoming Lesnar Dates

  09-12-2015 05:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Brock Lesnar has been added to advertisements for the February 8th WWE Raw in Seattle. Lesnar is now being advertised for the February 6th WWE live event at The SAP Center in San Jose, CA.
  Below is the updated list of WWE events Lesnar is currently being advertised for:
  -12/19 in Inglewood, CA
  -1/8 in Houston
  -2/6 in San Jose
  -2/8 in Seattle
  We previously reported that Brock Lesnar is scheduled to appear at Royal Rumble PPV in January, but WWE has yet to officially announce him for the
  
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• Shane Helms Criticized for Comparing Raw to WCW Thunder, When Will the WWE ESPN Segment Return?, Batista & MVP at Marvel HQ (Photos)

  09-12-2015 05:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shane Helms Criticized for Comparing Raw to WCW Thunder
  Former WWE star and current TNA producer Shane Helms posted a Tweet during Raw last night that garnered him some heat on social media. The following is what Helms had to say:@KingRicochet Bro. It’s WCW Thunder bad. And I would know.
  — Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) December 8, 2015
  If I speak good of TNA, I’m a suck up. If I speak bad, I’m a bad employee.
  — Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) December 8,
  
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• Ric Flair: ‘Mick Foley’s WWE Criticism Isn’t Fair!’, & More

  09-12-2015 04:33
  
  Ric Flair spoke on his WOOOOO! Nation Podcast about a number of topics. Check out the highlights:
  On Mick Foley’s criticism of WWE: “The problem I have is [Foley is] not there. Like, to me, Mick has become a Monday morning quarterback. He’s only observing what he’s watching on TV. Do you know what I mean? And I don’t think it’s fair to the company to be ostracized or scrutinized by someone that’s not there…[Foley]’s just saying ‘this c
  
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• No WWE/ESPN Segment This Week + Top 10 RAW Moments (Video)

  09-12-2015 04:31
  
  – Jonathan Coachman has revealed that there will be no new WWE segment on ESPN SportsCenter tonight. Coach wrote:
  Back to normal next week. I will be covering Ufc 194 for @SportsCenter starting wed. Atmosphere should be amazing https://t.co/X9bUdbMD81
  — Jonathan Coachman (@TheCoachESPN) December 8, 2015
  – Here is this week’s Top 10 Moments from RAW video:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Rihanna In Very Hot Short-Shorts! **MUST-SEE-NOW**!!!
  The post No WWE/ESPN Segment This Week
  
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• WWE NXT Alum Reportedly Training For The Olympics

  09-12-2015 04:29
  
  Cal Bishop is going freestyle in the quest for Olympic gold. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Bishop, whose WWE NXT release aired on WWE Breaking Ground, is training to compete in the Olympics and will compete on Saturday to advance to the Olympic trials.
  Bishop told the site that he’ll be competing in the 125 kg freestyle wrestling division and is ready to compete despite having lost a bit of shoulder strength due to his injury. The top seven finishers in each weight catagory will advance
  
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• The Date For Jimmy Snuka’s Murder Trial Set – Details

  09-12-2015 04:27
  
  The murder trial of Jimmy Snuka in the case of Nancy Argentino’s death will start on March 22nd, 2016. LeHigh Valley Live reports that the judge in the case scheduled that date for the start of jury selection during a pretrial hearing on Tuesday.
  Snuka, a WWE Hall of Famer, is charged with third-degree murder and involuntary slaughter in the May 11th, 1983 death of Argentino who was his girlfriend at the time. Snuka has argued for years that death was the result of an accident in which Arg
  
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• Shane Helms Compares WWE RAW To WCW Thunder, Defends Himself

  09-12-2015 03:35
  
  Shane Helms found himself in the hot seat on Twitter — not a difficult thing to do, to be fair — when he compared WWE RAW to WCW Thunder. Helms responded to a tweet by Ricochet last night asking about whether Raw was “really that bad” and made the comparison to WCW’s B-show from the Monday Night War era:
  @KingRicochet Bro. It’s WCW Thunder bad. And I would know.
  — Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) December 8, 2015
  Soon after, Helms had several people
  
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• This Week’s WWE RAW Rating Is In + RAW Twitter Ratings, More

  09-12-2015 03:25
  
  – Monday’s edition of RAW ranked #3 among non-sporting events for the night in Nielsen’s Twitter TV ratings. They were behind Love & Hip-Hop and The Voice. The show had a unique audience of 1.366 million, which represents the number of Twitter accounts that commented on the show. This is up from last week’s 1.077 million. The show scored with 7.979 million impressions, which represents the number of tweets about the show. This was up from last week’s 7.593 milli
  
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• VIDEOS: D-Bryan & Ambrose Answer Fan Questions, ‘UpUpDownDown’

  09-12-2015 03:22
  
  – Here is a new “UpUpDownDown” video from Xavier Woods, which streamed live from backstage at WWE RAW on Monday. Becky Lynch, R-Truth, Tyler Breeze, The Miz and others appear in the video…– Daniel Bryan and Dean Ambrose recently answered fan questions about WWE 2K16 and the showcase mode that reenacts WWE history. Bryan said he wants a future game to include his 2010 firing and being stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship last year. Ambrose wants to be
  
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