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• Jim Ross Blogs – Mauro Ranallo Signing With WWE, TLC, & More

  17-12-2015 23:20
  
  Jim Ross posted the following blog entry, discussing the TLC PPV and more. Here are some highlights…
  On WWE Signing Mauro Ranallo: Congrats to my pal Mauro Ranallo for nabbing the lead Smackdown broadcaster role beginning in January when Smackdown moves to the USA Network. Mauro is a great broadcaster who will immediately enhance the sound of SD and make fort more unique audio especially if he’s paired with Jerry Lawler and Booker T. Excellent hire by WWE and I wish my friend a wond
  
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• NXT Takeover Dallas Presale Info, Recent WWE Attendance Figures, Charlotte Featured On Muscle And Fitness Cover (Photo)

  17-12-2015 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Takeover Dallas
  The NXT Takeover Dallas ticket presale is scheduled to start tomorrow morning at 11:00 a.m. EST on Ticketmaster, and will run through 11:00 p.m. EST tomorrow evening. 
  Fans can gain access to the presale by using the code NXTLIVE. The public on sale will then start on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. EST.
  Recent Attendance Figures 
  The follow numbers are recent WWE live event attendance figures, per The Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 
  12/5 Fayetteville (WWE
  
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• Ryback Files ‘The Big Guy’ Trademark, Sandow/Slammy Award?

  17-12-2015 23:05
  
  —Ryback has filed a trademark application on his own for the nickname “The Big Guy.”
  –Damien Sandow is pushing for a Slammy Award, posting on Twitter:
  Well, apparently your votes are making an impression. I will start on my acceptance speech .
  — Damien Sandow (@TheDamienSandow) December 16, 2015
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Pre-Workout “SELFIE” Of Rosa Mendes!
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• Max Landis On The Current WWE Product, How He Would Book Reigns, Women In Wrestling vs Comedy, more

  17-12-2015 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents this exclusive interview with screenwriter, producer and director Max Landis. During the interview Max gives his thoughts on:
  – What he does not like about the current WWE product
  – Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling passing two million views on Youtube
  – Ways the WWE can be changing up it’s presentation
  – How he would book Roman Reigns
  – The way women are presented in WWE and other forms of entertainment
  – The New Day’s pus
  
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• More Details On Mauro Ranallo Signing With WWE, Including When He Signed His Contract And Who Finalized It

  17-12-2015 22:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  As Mauro Ranallo has mentioned himself, he was first contacted by Michael Cole by email to see if there was any interest on his part to join the company in an announcer’s role. 
  Cole contacted him in September, and Ranallo then ended up signing his contract in October, with Triple H finalizing the deal that will see him as Smackdown’s lead announcer when the show moves to USA Network in 2016. 
  It’s believed that key WWE
  
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• Bill Goldberg Reveals His Favorite Match, Vince Russo Says He is Not a Kevin Owens Fan, Owens Responds, Takes Shot at Russo on Twitter

  17-12-2015 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bill Goldberg Reveals His Favorite Match
  Steven Muehlhausen of SportingNews.com and SportstownChicago.com recently spoke with Bill Goldberg to discuss his new movie, “CheckPoint” which comes out in 2016.In part one of the interview, Goldberg discusses his favorite match, and had the following to say:
  Best match against DDP at HH 98:“Absolutely. And I agree to that because of who my dance partner was. And it was Dallas Page. Dallas had a lot to do with t
  
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• Foley Gives Christmas Gifts To Cancer Patients, HBK/WrestleCon

  17-12-2015 22:19
  
  — News 12 in New York has an article on Mick Foley bringing Christmas gifts to cancer patients as Santa Claus. You can read it at the link.—Shawn Michaels’ signing at WrestleCon 2016 is nearly sold out. The event takes place in Dallas over WrestleMania weekend. You can get more information here.—JTG is the guest on today’s episode of Talk is Jericho, while Friday will feature the cast of That Metal Show.
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• TNA Wrestling Pursuing Free Agents For Pop TV Debut

  17-12-2015 22:17
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TNA Wrestling is aggressively pursuing the addition of new talent in preparation of their debut on Pop TV next year. Additionally, The Observer mentions TNA being interested re-signing those facing expiration on their current contracts. As noted earlier, the TNA brand has now officially parted ways with Destination America programming.
  Since the start of the year TNA has become quite thin on talent, including the loss of Samoa Joe, Austin Aries, Ja
  
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• VIDEOS: WWE Releases More Slammy Award Nominees, & More

  17-12-2015 22:15
  
  – WWE has released some new videos announcing more nominees for the Slammy Awards including “This Is Awesome” Moment of the Year, Breakout Star of the Year, Diva of the Year, Extreme Moment of the Year, and Match of the Year:
  – Bushwhacker Luke spoke with Hannibal TV about the Road Warriors for a new interview that you can see below:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Fan Gets “HANDFUL” Of Natalya!!! WTF?!?! **CREEPER**!!
  The post VIDEOS: WWE Releases More Slammy Award
  
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• Sheamus Discusses The King Barrett Gimmick, TLC, RAW

  17-12-2015 22:06
  
  Sheamus spoke with 98 Rock Baltimore Monday before RAW. Check out the audio and highlights below:
  On getting in the right mindset to perform on RAW after a brutal match the night before: “It’s just what we do. You know, we put on the greatest show possibly imagined. And with a lot of passion, a lot of fire, and with a lot of pride in what we do. And, you know, certain boxers and certain UFC fighters, they’ll have a fight every six months, we literally go, including live events,
  
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• Legendary Luchador Lizmark Passes Away at Age 66, New Day Merchandise Continue to Sell Out, Rhodes Family Christmas Photo

  17-12-2015 22:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Legendary Luchador Lizmark Passes Away at Age 66
  Legendary luchador Lizmark, real name Juan Banos, passed away this week at the age of 66.
  Lizmark was one of only two people ever to win NWA World Titles in three different weight divisions.
  New Day Merchandise Continue to Sell Out
  According to F4Wonline.com, the new New Day unicorn horns were sold out at this week’s WWE Smackdown tapings. They’re also currently back-ordered on the WWE Shop site.
  Rhodes Family Christmas Photo
  
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• Jim Ross Q&A: Is HHH Only Powerful Because of Stephanie?, Daniel Bryan’s Possible Return, Kalisto at TLC, Importance of Wrestling Ability

  17-12-2015 21:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross Q&A has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:
  On if he thinks Triple H is where he is strictly because he married the bosses daughter:I can’t change history but only learn from it. Plus I waste not one moment on matters that I cannot solve. You’re taking these matters much more passionate than am I. I have other interests to invest the needed passion on including my podcasts and my book. Thanks for the concern.On the crazy spots, including
  
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• Details on Fan Incident During WWE NXT Live Event in Sheffield, Triple H Possibly Scouting Top UK Football Star, Corbin Botches Trash Talk

  17-12-2015 21:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Corbin Botches Trash Talk
  Some of you might have noticed Baron Corbin talking trash to Apollo Crews during their NXT Takeover London match, and at one point Corbin told Crews he should have “stayed in Ring of Honor.” Crews, back when he was working on the indy scene as Uhaa Nation, never actually had a run in ROH.
  Details on Fan Incident During WWE NXT Live Event in Sheffield
  According to The Wrestling Observer, a fan entered the ring at the NXT live event in Sheffield, England on Su
  
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• Backstage News on Why Stardust Was Kept Off WWE TV This Week, John Cena Hypes “Sisters”, Ric Flair Interviews Jeff Hardy

  17-12-2015 21:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Backstage News on Why Stardust Was Kept Off WWE TV This Week
  According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE kept Stardust out of the ring again this week even thought he noted on social media that he checked out fine and suffered no fractures.
  As noted last week, Stardust appeared to suffer an injury during his match against Jack Swagger on the December 7th edition of Raw, and was taken to a local hospital immediately after the show to be evaluated.
  Ric Flair Interviews Jeff Hardy
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• TNA IMPACT Report (12/16) – Rockstar Spud vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Bobby Roode

  17-12-2015 21:42
  
  The show opened with a video feature on the TNA World Title Series finalists.We’ll get a special look at their road to the tournament finals.There will also be several four way matches.
  Josh Mathews noted the tournament finals will take place on 1/5/16 live from Bethlehem, PA.He didn’t, however, say where it was going to air, obviously!
  They went into a video feature looking at the first of the World Title Series finalists, Matt Hardy with Hardy narrating his way through the tourname
  
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• WWE Main Event Report (11/16) – Jack Swagger vs. Bo Dallas, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs. Konnor and Viktor

  17-12-2015 21:40
  
  We are in Newark, New Jersey and your announcers are Tom Phillips and Byron Saxton.Match Number One: Rusev (with Lana) versus Neville
  Neville circles Rusev a few times and then they lock up. Rusev pushes Neville to the mat and he has something to say to Neville. They lock up again and Neville is backed into the corner and Rusev pushes Neville. Neville pushes back and then he kicks Neville. Rusev tosses Neville into the corner again and Neville with kicks. Neville with a wrist lock and then Rusev
  
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• Official WWE SmackDown! Preview For Tonight

  17-12-2015 21:36
  
  The following is a preview for tonight’s SmackDown! event from The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia PA, which starts at 8 PM EST. Here is the current card:
  – Roman Reigns celebrates his WWE Championship win.
  – Alberto Del Rio vs. Ryback.
  – Titus O’Neil vs. Tyler Breeze.
  – Lucha Dragons vs. New Day.
  – Becky Lynch vs. Brie Bella.
  – Dolph Ziggler vs. Kevin Owens.The post Official WWE SmackDown! Preview For Tonight appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Details Why Stardust Was Kept Off TV This Week

  17-12-2015 21:30
  
  Although Stardust noted on social media that he checked out fine and suffered no fractures, WWE kept Stardust out of the ring again this week for precaution.As noted last week, Stardust appeared to suffer an injury during his match against Jack Swagger on the December 7th edition of RAW, and was taken to a local hospital immediately after the show to be evaluated.The post Details Why Stardust Was Kept Off TV This Week appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• IMPACT Opening Video (12 16 15)

  17-12-2015 21:27
  
  IMPACT Opening Video (12 16 15)The post IMPACT Opening Video (12 16 15) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• IMPACT Breakdown: All Star Matchup

  17-12-2015 21:26
  
  IMPACT Breakdown: All Star MatchupThe post IMPACT Breakdown: All Star Matchup appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• IMPACT World Title Series Week 9 (Complete Episode) 12/2/15

  17-12-2015 21:25
  
  IMPACT World Title Series Week 9 (Complete Episode) 12/2/15The post IMPACT World Title Series Week 9 (Complete Episode) 12/2/15 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• IMPACT World Title Series Week 8 (Complete Episode) 11/25/15

  17-12-2015 21:24
  
  IMPACT World Title Series Week 8 (Complete Episode) 11/25/15The post IMPACT World Title Series Week 8 (Complete Episode) 11/25/15 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• World Title Series Match: Ethan Carter III vs Mr Anderson (11/11/15)

  17-12-2015 21:23
  
  World Title Series Match: Ethan Carter III vs Mr Anderson (11/11/15)The post World Title Series Match: Ethan Carter III vs Mr Anderson (11/11/15) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Official Total Divas Season 5 Press Release

  17-12-2015 21:21
  
  THE DIVA DRAMA CONTINUES IN SEASON FIVE OF E!’S HIT SERIES “TOTAL DIVAS” PREMIERING TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 9PM ET/PT
  LOS ANGELES – December 17, 2015 – E!, WWE® and Bunim-Murray Productions’ “Total Divas” returns for its explosive fifth season on Tuesday, January 19 at 9pm ET/PT. The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie Bella), Eva Marie, Paige, Natalya (Nattie), Rosa Mendes, and Alicia Fox will continue to give viewers an exclusive glimpse outside the a
  
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• Evolution wins all of the gold at Armageddon 2003: This Week in WWE History, Dec. 17, 2015

  17-12-2015 21:19
  
  Evolution wins all of the gold at Armageddon 2003: This Week in WWE History, Dec. 17, 2015The post Evolution wins all of the gold at Armageddon 2003: This Week in WWE History, Dec. 17, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kane suggests a new action figure for Toys R Us’ Geoffrey

  17-12-2015 21:18
  
  Kane suggests a new action figure for Toys R Us’ GeoffreyThe post Kane suggests a new action figure for Toys R Us’ Geoffrey appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kevin Owens wants your Superstar of the Year vote: 2015 Slammy Awards

  17-12-2015 21:17
  
  Kevin Owens wants your Superstar of the Year vote: 2015 Slammy AwardsThe post Kevin Owens wants your Superstar of the Year vote: 2015 Slammy Awards appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Report: TNA Looking to Sign Top Free Agents to Freshen Impact Wrestling for POP TV Debut, Hoping for Surprises During Live Premiere

  17-12-2015 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to the Wrestling Observer, following 2015 talent losses including names like Samoa Joe, Austin Aries, James Storm, Kenny King and MVP, TNA is currently looking to sign some top free agent names prior to the company’s debut on POP TV in January.
  TNA is looking to re-sign currently contracted names whose contracts are set to expire soon, namely The Hardy Boys, and the company is also looking to lock down a few top free agent names so the company can provide some surprises for
  
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• Story Line Details Revealed for Upcoming Season of Total Divas

  17-12-2015 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release has been issued:THE DIVA DRAMA CONTINUES IN SEASON FIVE OF E!’S HIT SERIES “TOTAL DIVAS” PREMIERING TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 9PM ET/PT
  The Bella Twins™, Eva Marie™, Paige™, Natalya™, Rosa Mendes™, and Alicia Fox™ Return Along With WWE’s Newest Diva Mandy™
  LOS ANGELES – December 17, 2015 – E!, WWE® and Bunim-Murray Productions’ “Total Divas” returns for its explosive fifth
  
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• Caprice Coleman Talks Training w/The Hardys, Working for OMEGA, Workers Not Being Able To Keep Up w/ Their Pace, Forming C&C Wrestle Factory

  17-12-2015 20:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A double-dose of Ring of Honor goodness is headed the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling’s way today as John and Chad are joined by both members of the former C&C Wrestle-Factory Caprice Coleman and Cedric Alexander.
  Full Episode Download Link: http://tmptow.podomatic.com/entry/2015-12-16T21_00_00-08_00
  Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander On How The C&C Wrestle Factory Was Formed: https://youtu.be/FkVdGZxq_7I
  Training with Matt and Jeff Hardy: Some guys were wrestlin
  
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• 12/17 Edition of WZ Daily feat. Jimmy Korderas; Talking Jeff Hardy’s Injury, NXT Takeover Fallout, more

  17-12-2015 19:43 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 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Midway through 20+ year WWE referee Jimmy Korderas joinsthe show. Jimmy chats candidly about
  
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• WZ Presents “Royal Ramble”: That Post-TLC “Yes!” Feeling, Reigns Channels Flair, JBL’s Awful Sentences, Making Sense of Non-Title Matches

  17-12-2015 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZ TV presents the sophomore edition of “Royal Ramble”, WZ’s new weekly show reviewing all things stupid going in the WWE Universe.
  This week host Stuart Wiggin reacts to the fallout from TLC and the resulting RAW, looks at Roman Reigns’ ability to channel Ric Flair, lambasts JBL for his awful sentences and tries to make sense of non-title matches.
  Be sure to check out the debut edition of “Royal Ramble” at this link.The post WZ Presents “Royal
  
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• Big E Reflect on His WWE Anniversary, Kane Suggests a New Action Figure at WWE TLC, Heath Slater Wants Your Slammy Award Vote (Videos)

  17-12-2015 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Big E Reflect on His WWE Anniversary
  Big E is celebrating his 3rd year main WWE roster debut anniversary, and he Tweeted the following:Three years ago today, I debuted as a silent, emotionless bodyguard…Things have changed a bit.
  — ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) December 17, 2015Kane Suggests a New Action Figure at WWE TLC
  WWE has released the following video of Kane suggesting a new action figure idea to Geoffrey of Toys ‘R Us:Heath Slater Wants Your Slammy Award Vote
  WWE has released
  
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• The Great Khali Talks His Most Cherished Wrestling Moment, Says Wrestling Rivalries Are “Real”, Talks His Wife’s Reaction to the Kiss Cam

  17-12-2015 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Times of India recently interviewed former WWE star The Great Khali, to discuss his new wrestling promotion in India, and below are some interview highlights:
  His most cherished wrestling career moment:“Obviously, winning the World Heavyweight Championship was a memorable moment but nothing tops the feeling of defeating the Undertaker. It announced my arrival to the world. People were curious to know who this man is who routed the Undertaker.”On his relationship with other wrestl
  
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• Ex-WWE Seamstress Posts A Hot Pic + Top 10 RAW Moments (Video)

  17-12-2015 17:57
  
  —Sandra Grey, who retired as WWE’s full-time seamstress this year but still does ring gear for some of the Divas, posted the following pic of Lana to Twitter:
  Lana wearing my latest creation and looking amazing! pic.twitter.com/SE7ZI3yKMk
  — Sandra Gray (@sgovintage) December 14, 2015—Here is this week’s Top Moments from RAW video:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): A **SMOKIN’ HOT** Eva Marie Mirror Selfie! LOOK AT ‘DAT ASS!!
  The post Ex-WWE Seamstress Posts A H
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Jeff Hardy’s Injury, NXT Takeover Fallout, ESPN & WWE’s Relationship, more

  17-12-2015 17:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone Daily goes live on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-host.
  Midway through 20+ year WWE referee Jimmy Korderas will be joining the show. Jimmy will be chatting about the hiring of Mauro Ranallo, Roman Reigns as the new champion, WWE NXT Takeover: London, more
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  
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• WWE NXT Takeover: London News – Triple H Backstage (Photos), Security

  17-12-2015 17:55
  
  – The SSE Arena issued a security alert for NXT Takeover: London that is similar to the measures taken at recent live events in the US. Fans will be subject to either a metal detector, a handheld wand, screening, visual inspection, pat downs and bag checks.—Triple H posted the following to Twitter, revealing that he was in London for NXT Takeover:
  London calling. Less than 24 hours until #NXTTakeOver… @ssearena pic.twitter.com/RzHHx80psD
  — Triple H (@TripleH) December 15
  
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• Renee Young Launches A New Website, Releases Q&A Video

  17-12-2015 17:48
  
  Renee Young has launched her official website. The site is at PrettyFunnyBlonde.com. She released the first of her Q&A videos on the site, which you can see below.Young also posted a blog entry about it, which read:Internet friends unite!!! So I’m super stoked about this. I feel like I’ve been dreaming of putting together a real website for some time. Mostly so I can project my ideas and feelings onto you, friend. No but for real – I’ve wanted to create this space so
  
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• Ric Flair Praises His Daughter, Charlotte/Lynch React To RAW

  17-12-2015 17:44
  
  – Ric Flair spoke with Asbury Park Presspromoting his and Charlotte’s appearance at iPlay America this weekend in Freehold, New Jersey. Flair said Charlotte’s success has been a highlight of his career, saying, “There’s nothing that I have achieved personally that is as rewarding for me as seeing her get her success, which she deserves.”— Speaking of Flair and Charlotte, Becky Lynch posted the following on Twitter last night in response to what happened
  
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• Finn Balor Says His Takeover Match Against Samoa Joe Was Not a Win (Video), Sami Callihan Returning to EVOLVE, Former WWE Star Turns 40

  17-12-2015 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sami Callihan Returning to EVOLVE
  EVOLVE has issued the following announcement:December 17th: The graphic says it all. Sami Callihan will be wrestling in an EVOLVE ring in Orlando. We will have much more on this in the upcoming weeks.EVOLVE’s Orlando event takes place during Royal Rumble weekend.
  Finn Balor Says His Takeover Match Against Samoa Joe Was Not a Win
  WWE has released the following NXT Takeover London video, during which Finn Balor says his match against Samoa Joe was not a win
  
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• Reigns’ First Appearance As Champ and More on SD! Tonight, Kevin Owens & Rusev Want Your Superstar of the Year Slammy Vote (Videos)

  17-12-2015 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Preview
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown:
  -New WWE World Heavyweight champion Roman Reigns’ first appearance as champion
  -Dolph Ziggler vs. Kevin Owens
  -WWE United States champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Ryback
  -Titus O’Neill vs. Tyler Breeze.
  -WWE Tag Team champions The New Day vs. Lucha Dragons in a non-title match
  -Becky Lynch vs. Brie Bella
  Also appearing are Sheamus, Charlotte, Team BAD, Goldust, WWE Int
  
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• Complete Content Listing for WWE’s Upcoming “Best of Raw and Smackdown 2015” DVD, Alternate Commentary Revealed, More

  17-12-2015 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com, the following is the full content listing for WWE’s “Best of RAW and SmackDown 2015” DVD that comes out on February 9th:DISC 1
  Igniting Raw and SmackDown in 2015
  Crazy Meets Crazy
  Ambulance Match
  Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt
  RAW • January 5, 2015
  Daniel Bryan vs. Kane
  SmackDown • January 15, 2015
  Ryback’s Royal Rumble Qualifying Match
  Ryback vs. Rusev
  SmackDown • January 22, 2015
  “But You Will…” &
  
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• Big Update: Jeff Hardy in Need of Knee Surgery, Update on How Much More Time He Will Miss and Hardy Adjusting His Ring Style

  17-12-2015 05:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, TNA star Jeff Hardy is in need of another knee surgery which could keep him out of the ring until late 2016.
  It’s not known yet how long Hardy will be out of action, but as a result of the surgery news, Jeff has been telling friends that he will have to tone down his in-ring style and will not be able to wrestle the same style that he’s worked in the past.
  In related news, Jeff Hardy and his brother Matt’s TNA deals are reported to expire wi
  
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• Roman Reigns Family In Attendance For Title Win, WWE Network / Japan Note, What Were The Original Plans For The TNA World Title Series?

  17-12-2015 05:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  Roman Reigns 
  Several members of Roman Reigns’ family were in attendance to see him win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at this week’s WWE RAW in Philadelphia.
  WWE Network 
  It was noted that WWE Network debuts in Japan on January 5th, which is the day after New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 10. It was also mentioned that NXT will no longer air on J Sports after 12/25, which the expiring contract was specul
  
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• Jeff Hardy Possibly Out Of Action Until Late 2016, Changing In-Ring Style, More

  17-12-2015 05:52
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Jeff Hardy reportedly will need another knee surgery in the near future. This is devastating news for Hardy and could force him out of wrestling action until possibly late 2016. Hardy’s timetable for return won’t be certain until after the scheduled surgery.
  At this point in his career it’s understandable Jeff has reportedly told friends he will soon need to revamp his in-ring wrestling style. Hardy hopes to tone down the electrify
  
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• Update On WWE Forum Live Event Ticket Sales, Possible Plans For NXT Takeover Dallas

  17-12-2015 05:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  WWE Forum
  WWE’s live event at the Los Angeles Forum has been selling tickets well under expectations, and they have started sending out advertisements that you could get vouchers for free food and drink if you buy a ticket. 
  Currently, WWE is advertising three title matches, featuring Sheamus vs Roman Reigns for the WWE title, Kevin Owens vs Dean Ambrose for the Intercontinental title, and a “first time ever” match betwe
  
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• Mauro Ranallo Reacts To Being Backstage At RAW, SD Futures, More

  17-12-2015 05:13
  
  Mauro Ranallo spoke with Bleacher Report about becoming the new voice of Smackdown and more. Check out the highlights
  On getting the job and his first day at Monday’s RAW: “The way this came about was really humbling. To receive an email from Michael Cole about a month ago, who is now not only a peer, but someone I will be leaning on over and over again to learn the lay of the land. To be welcomed by Vince McMahon and Triple H and Stephanie and everyone. I’ve only been here a
  
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• Xavier Woods Talks Love Of Wrestling And Video Games, His UpUpDownDown YouTube Channel, Does He Consider Himself A Nerd?

  17-12-2015 05:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Superstar and current Tag Team Champion Xavier Woods of the New Day recently spoke with Sports Illustrated‘s Justin Barrasso. 
  Woods talks about his love of wrestling and video games, how he ended up starting his UpUpDownDown YouTube channel, his favorite games and much more. You can read a few excerpts below: 
  Woods talks about how UpUpDownDown became a reality: “Originally, I wanted to do a Travel Channel show. Normally, if we’re staying in a town before a
  
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• AJ Styles Says WWE Has Not Contacted Him, Wants A “WrestleMania Moment”, Hogan/Bischoff in TNA, More

  17-12-2015 04:11
  
  Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling interviewed arguably the greatest active wrestler in the business, AJ Styles. Styles cleared the air about the rumors of his injuries keeping him from competing at ROH’s Final Battle and New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 10. The following highlights are below:Has there been a pursued interest by WWE to get you into NXT and join both Samoa Joe and James Storm:
  I haven’t had a call from someone who wants to hire me so nothing really and I&r
  
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• New Match Announced For Ring Of Honor Philly, Triple H Thanks UK Promoters, Bayley, Dash and Dawson Comment On Their Takeover Matches (Videos)

  17-12-2015 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring Of Honor
  Ring Of Honor announced the following new four corners Women of Honor match for this Saturday night in Philadelphia:
   
  FOUR CORNER SURVIVAL
  Taeler Hendrix vs Kelly Klein vs Veda Scott vs Kimber Lee
  Triple H
  Triple H posted the following Tweet, thanking Live Nation UK for promoting the NXT UK tour:You can’t put on a successful tour without great partners. Thank you @LiveNationUK and thank you Dave. pic.twitter.com/HAU4S7MhjG
  — Triple H (@TripleH) December 16, 2015Mo
  
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