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• Possible Opponents For Finn Balor At NXT Takeover Dallas, Smackdown Airing Note, Eden Talks ‘Slammy Fashion’ With WWE Stars (Video)

  24-12-2015 23:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Finn Balor
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  WWE is already starting to book feuds that will be featured at the NXT Takeover Dallas live special, and it looks like Finn Balor will defend his title against “self-proclaimed #1 contender” or Sami Zayn. 
  There was talk of Balor versus Zayn not only during Wrestlemania weekend, but on NXT’s tour of the Midwest in early 2016 as well. Another matchup being considered is Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder vs. Jason
  
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• WWE Updates Medical Insurance Policy For Contracted Talent, Refusal Could Prevent Talent From Working

  24-12-2015 22:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWInsider.com is reporting WWE informed contracted talents yesterday that as of February 21st, 2016, they will conduct random checks with the insurance providers for talent to ensure all information is correct and up-to-date.
  WWE has been requiring talents to have medical insurance that they personally maintain since May 2011; WWE will still cover in-ring related medical issues. 
  With the announcement, talents were informed that since their health is such a priority, anyone the company lear
  
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• CM Punk Confirmed For UFC 2 Video Game, WWE Gives You The Interview You Demanded (Video)

  24-12-2015 22:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CM Punk Confirmed For UFC 2
  MMA Junkie has confirmed CM Punk will be a playable fighter in the upcoming UFC 2 video game by EA Sports. 
  MMAJunkie’s Mike Bohn confirmed the news in a hands-on look at the new game; Bohn also noted Brock Lesnar was removed from the game. Lesnar, who was likely removed once his WWE deal was signed, did appear in the first UFC game as a DLC fighter. 
  Punk is expected to make his UFC fight debut sometime in 2016; the game is scheduled for a spring
  
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• Rey Mysterio To Work Lighter Schedule In 2016, At Home With EC3 (Video)

  24-12-2015 22:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rey Mysterio
  Rey Mysterio’s contract with AAA will expire at the end of this year, and he will be working less dates in 2016, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. 
  Lucha Underground will be Mysterio’s main priority, as it is a bigger money deal and he has also said he wants to cut down on injury risks by working less matches. Rey has said he wanted to spend more time at home, which is one reason he did leave WWE, and AAA still hopes to use him for some bigge
  
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• AJ Styles: ‘I’m Not Ashamed Of My Time In TNA!’, & Tons More

  24-12-2015 19:58
  
  AJ Styles recently spoke with Ring Rust Radio, here are the highlights…
  On whether there is any consideration given to taking less dates to preserve his health: Maybe less dates because I have been going hard ever since I left TNA. I have been rocking it. Maybe less dates is something that I should look to, but as far as slowing down in the ring; no way. I have one gear and it’s all or nothing with me. That’s the reason why I came home early from the tag tournament over in New
  
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• Charlotte & Becky Lynch Continue Their Angle Via Twitter, WWE Network News

  24-12-2015 19:50
  
  – During the holidays, the WWE Network will be airing marathons of Beyond The Ring, Legends House, Total Divas, Swerved, Table For 3 and Breaking Ground on the live stream.
  – We just posted some brand new photos of Stacy Keibler on the beach in a TINY bikini. To check ‘em out, you can clickhere.
  – Charlotte posted the following on Twitter after SmackDown Tuesday night, continuing her tension with Becky Lynch…
  At least I won?!?! @BeckyLynchWWE #eggnog Happy Holidays
  
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• WZ Readers Re-Rank the 2015 WWE Slammy Awards: Who is the WWE Tag Team of the Year?

  24-12-2015 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we count down the days to the new year, WZ wants to know how you would re-rank the 2015 WWE Slammy Awards.
  In the list below, you can rank who you think is the WWE tag team of the year. The Slammy went to The Usos, but do you agree? Give each name an up or down vote, and sound off with your opinions in the comment section below!
  The Best Wrestlemanias of All TimeThe post WZ Readers Re-Rank the 2015 WWE Slammy Awards: Who is the WWE Tag Team of the Year? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• The Rock Comments on His WWE Slammy Award Win, Teases Holiday Surprise Before Raw

  24-12-2015 19:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In response to winning a 2015 Slammy Award, The Rock posted the following on Instagram:“THANK YOU #WWEUniverse for this dope #SlammyAward! Rock & Ronda was a once only lifetime moment for the fans that required A LOT of people “behind the scenes” working hard to make this historic moment happen – thank you guys – you know who you are. I always say I’m a lucky dude to have the greatest fans in the world and this Monday before RAW, I’ll have
  
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• Big John Studd’s Son To Make Wrestling Debut, WWE’s ‘Five Things’ (Video)

  24-12-2015 19:38
  
  – Sean Studd, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Big John Studd, is making his debut for MCW on Saturday in Joppa, Maryland. Also set for the show are Ethan Carter III, Ashley Massaro and Chyna. You can find out morehere.
  – WWE’s Jamie Noble turned 39 years old yesterday.
  – Kelly Kelly recently showed off her new tan see-through bikini. You can click here to see the former WWE Diva still looking amazing!
  – The Great Muta turned 53 years old yesterday.
  – Here is the
  
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• Mick Foley Reveals How Monday’s RAW Appearance Came About

  24-12-2015 19:33
  
  Mick Foley has posted the following on his Facebook, discussing how Monday’s RAW appearance came together…
  YOU’D BETTER NOT POUT!OK, here’s the scoop on the shrewd negotiations that went into my top secret appearance on ‪#‎RAW‬ last night.1) Mick sends text to high-level WWE official, reading: “Would you guys like me to do a video as Santa for Raw?”
  2) Within minutes, the high level offical responds: “We would love to have you do a video
  
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• Alex Riley Talks His WWE Return Plans, His Injury Status, Athletic Ability in WWE, Reveals a Superstar Born Out of Frustration and More

  24-12-2015 19:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Superstar Alex Riley recently appeared on “The Wrestling Compadres Slamcast and below are some interview highlights:
  On the status of his injured knee following his third surgery on it:“The rehab [has] taken a little bit longer than I would have originally liked. When the doc got in there, he saw a couple of other things and tried to do this stem cell procedure. Basically, when he got in there [he noticed] I was missing a lot of cartilage kind of on the lateral sid
  
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• Next Steve Austin Podcast Air Date Revealed, News on WWE 2k16 Video Game Sales, More Details on Plans for SD! USA Network Debut

  24-12-2015 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  Next Steve Austin Podcast Air Date Revealed
  The next Steve Austin podcast on the WWE Network, featuring special guest Ric Flair, will air on January 11th immediately following WWE RAW from New Orleans. The interview was pre-taped from Austin’s Broken Skull Ranch.
  News on WWE 2k16 Video Game Sales
  Sales for WWE 2k16 are up from last year’s installment of the annual game.
  More Details on Plans for SD! USA Network Debut
  The two steel cage matches being adv
  
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• WWE SmackDown News – Post-Show News, ‘Backstage Fallout’ Videos

  24-12-2015 19:07
  
  – After WWE SmackDown went off the air on Tuesday night, the League of Nations attacked Dean Ambrose. Roman Reigns made the save and cleared the ring with Superman punches to the League.
  – Here’s the segment from SmackDown featuring the Cosmic Wasteland:Here are the Fallout videos from Tuesday night’s WWE SmackDown…
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTO): Batista’s *NEW LOOK* Revealed!!! **WHOA**!! ((BRAND NEW))
  The post WWE SmackDown News – Post-Show News, ‘Ba
  
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• Report – TNA Wrestling To Hold A Live PPV On January 8th

  24-12-2015 18:26
  
  According to InDemand, TNA will hold a PPV on January 8th. The show will be “TNA One Night Only: Live!” and will take place from Bethlehem, PA. TNA has TV tapings set January 5th through the 9th, which also includes their live debut on POP TV. The show is described as follows…
  “It’s a dawn of a new era, where anything can and will happen. For one night only, the stars of Impact Wrestling discover what 2016 has in store.”
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Eva Marie W
  
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• Cody Deaner Talks The Origin Of His Character Not Being What We Saw On TNA, Hogan Saying It Was Low Budget, Wrestling Knockouts, More

  24-12-2015 17:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling digs deep into one of the most original characters to ever grace the airwaves of IMPACT Wrestling as Cody Deaner joins the show. John, Chad and Cody dissect his entire TNA run as well as his career up to joining up with Impact Wrestling and what he has done to reinvent his character since his departure.
  Full Episode Link: http://tmptow.podomatic.com/entry/2015-12-23T21_00_00-08_00
  Cody Deaner On If Hulk Hogan Said His TNA Gimmick Was Low Budget:&nbs
  
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• Lucha Underground Possibly Running Events During WMania Weekend, TTTT Twitter Ratings, Flair & Vince Host Xmas Parties (Video)

  24-12-2015 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground Possibly Running Events During WMania Weekend
  According to PWInsider.com, could be running events during WWE’s WrestleMania 32 weekend next year.
  The promotion has reportedly reached out to contracted talents who have WrestleMania commitments, and told them they might be needed for Lucha Underground events during ‘Mania weekend.
  TTTT Twitter Ratings
  According to Nielsen’s Twitter TV ratings, last night’s WWE Tribute to
  
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• Backstage News on When Edge and Christian’s New Network Show Will Begin Filming, What Will the Show Consist Of?, More

  24-12-2015 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE Network will be premiering “Edge and Christian’s Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness” in January, and the show will be hosted by former WWE Tag Team Champions Edge and Christian.
  According to PWInsider.com, Edge and Christian are expected to visit WWE Headquarters in January to begin filming material for the show.
  The show will reportedly consist of Edge and Christians’s usual shenanigans on location at WWE HQ. The show will also feature the hosts re
  
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• Roman Reigns Talks Tuning Out Negative Fan Reactions, His WrestleMania Match Against Brock Lesnar, Triple H and More

  24-12-2015 17:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE.com recently interviewed WWE World Champion Roman Reigns, and below are some highlights:
  WWE.COM: Knowing what you had gone through and what the WrestleMania crowd was like, how do you feel about your performance against Brock Lesnar in the main event?REIGNS: I stand on that performance. That was a fight out there and the crowd knew it. Regardless of how they felt about me when I walked in, they certainly felt a definite way when I left, and I think that’s respect. I think th
  
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• Cast of “The Voice” Thanks U.S. Troops, WWE Tribute to Troops Highlight Videos, NXT Star Re-Debuts, Diva Dealing with Shoulder Injury

  24-12-2015 15:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Diva Dealing with Shoulder Injury
  Dana Brooke has been suffering from a shoulder injury as seen on recent episodes of WWE Breaking Ground. The injury has kept Brooke out of action since October.
  NXT Star Re-Debuts
  Elias Samson re-debuted on last night’s edition of WWE NXT and defeated Bull Dempsey in a match taped in London. Samson’s debut has been hyped for the past several weeks with music video vignettes.
  Tribute to Troops Highlight Videos
  Below
  
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• Two WWE Stars Dealing with Neck Injuries, One Superstar Injury is Said to Be Serious, the Other Star Cleared to Return

  24-12-2015 14:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Ric Flair revealed on a recent edition of his WOOOOO Nation! podcast that Stardust has been dealing with a neck injury which has kept him out of the ring. The injury reportedly took place on December 7th in a match Stardust had against Jack Swagger.
  As of this past Monday, however, Stardust has been cleared by WWE’s medical staff to return to the ring.
  League of Nations member King Barrett is also dealing with a neck injury, and though he noted on Twitter that the injury is minor
  
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• Backstage News on This Year’s Slammy Awards: Was Voting Rigged?, Complaints with This Year’s Awards, Changes Proposed, More

  24-12-2015 14:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, voting for the year’s WWE Slammy Awards was entirely legit, and while there is speculation every year as to the validity of the voting, the fans indeed chose the winners this year.
  One of the biggest complaints from fans regarding the Slammys this year is the lack of top stars appearing on Raw who won awards. Names like The Rock, John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Sting, The Undertaker and Ronda Rousey were all Slammy winners but did not appear on Raw to claim th
  
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• Preview for John Cena’s Segments on the “Today” Show, Full Details on WWE Network Holiday Marathons

  24-12-2015 14:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Preview for John Cena’s Segments on the “Today” Show
  As noted, John Cena will be co-hosting the “Today” show next Monday and Tuesday in the 9-10am EST time slots. BroadwayWorld.com has posted the following previews for Cena’s segments:
  Monday: (9-10 a.m.) John Cena on Today. Life Lengthening Health Advances. Today Food. Hacks to taking down your Christmas tree.
  Tuesday: (9-10 a.m.) John Cena on Today. New Year’s Eve Food Hacks. Natali
  
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• Details On Steve Austin’s Upcoming Season Of “Redneck Island”

  24-12-2015 07:04
  
  CMT released the following statement:
  The long-running competition series Redneck Island is set to return for a fifth season with a special Battle At The Lake edition, premiering Thursday, Jan. 28, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
  TV personality and CMT fan-favorite Melissa Rycroft will join wrestling icon Steve Austin to preside over 10 new episodes of the series, as 24 contestants compete for the $100,000 cash prize. Things heat up quickly on the lake, as 12 new contestants arrive to find they’ll face
  
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• Backstage Note On WWE Locker Room’s Reaction To Roman Reigns Winning Title

  24-12-2015 07:02
  
  Is WWE Superstar Roman Reigns winning back the WWE World Heavyweight Title possibly triggering minor jealousy backstage?
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, most WWE talents respect Reigns and were genuinely happy for him winning the title on RAW. This says a lot in regard to Reigns being nice to everyone and getting along with the crew.Subscribe to The Wrestling Observer by clicking here. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus history pieces. New subscriber
  
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• Howie Mandel brings laughs to the U.S. Armed Forces

  24-12-2015 06:15
  
  Comedian and TV host Howie Mandel performed for U.S. service members in Jacksonville during WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015.The post Howie Mandel brings laughs to the U.S. Armed Forces appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos kick off the tribute: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015

  24-12-2015 06:14
  
  Chaos breaks out as Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos are interrupted by The League of Nations, The Wyatt Family and more.The post Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos kick off the tribute: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Train performs for the troops in Jacksonville: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015

  24-12-2015 06:13
  
  Grammy Award-winning rock band Train performs in front of U.S. service members stationed in Jacksonville during WWE Tribute to the Troops.The post Train performs for the troops in Jacksonville: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Titus O’Neil and Batista pay tribute to the U.S. Navy SEALs

  24-12-2015 06:12
  
  Titus O’Neil and Batista pay tribute to the U.S. Navy SEALsThe post Titus O’Neil and Batista pay tribute to the U.S. Navy SEALs appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ryback vs. Kevin Owens: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015

  24-12-2015 06:11
  
  Ryback and Kevin Owens brawl in a bruising matchup at Tribute to the Troops.The post Ryback vs. Kevin Owens: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Charlotte, Becky, Brie & Alicia Fox vs. Paige & Team B.A.D.: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015

  24-12-2015 06:10
  
  Charlotte, Becky, Brie & Alicia Fox vs. Paige & Team B.A.D.: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015The post Charlotte, Becky, Brie & Alicia Fox vs. Paige & Team B.A.D.: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 16-Man Tag Team Match: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015

  24-12-2015 06:09
  
  Sixteen of WWE’s best Superstars collide in an all-out, mega brawl at Tribute to the Troops.The post 16-Man Tag Team Match: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Superstars and Divas visit U.S. service members stationed in Jacksonville

  24-12-2015 06:08
  
  During WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015, WWE Superstars visited sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia.The post WWE Superstars and Divas visit U.S. service members stationed in Jacksonville appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jack Swagger vs. Rusev – Boot Camp Match: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015

  24-12-2015 06:07
  
  Jack Swagger vs. Rusev – Boot Camp Match: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015The post Jack Swagger vs. Rusev – Boot Camp Match: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Mark Henry vs. Bo Dallas: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015

  24-12-2015 06:06
  
  Mark Henry vs. Bo Dallas: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015The post Mark Henry vs. Bo Dallas: WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE NXT Report (12/23) – Sami Zayn vs. Tye Dillinger, Bull Dempsey vs. Elias Samson

  24-12-2015 05:58
  
  We start off with footage from last week’s NXT Takeover London show.We are in London, England and your announcers are Rich Brennan, Corey Graves, and Byron Saxton.
  Aiden English and Simon Gotch pay tribute to the people of London as they dress like Sherlock Holmes and Watson.
  Match Number One: Aiden English and Simon Gotch versus Jason Jordan and Chad Gable versus Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley versus Buddy Murphy and Wesley Blake (with Alexa Bliss)
  English and Gable start things off and they
  
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• Bull Dempsey vs. Elias Samson: WWE NXT, Dec. 23, 2015

  24-12-2015 05:53
  
  Bull Dempsey vs. Elias Samson: WWE NXT, Dec. 23, 2015The post Bull Dempsey vs. Elias Samson: WWE NXT, Dec. 23, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jason Jordan & Chad Gable vs. Hype Bros vs. Vaudevillains vs. Blake & Murphy: WWE NXT, Dec. 23, 2015

  24-12-2015 05:52
  
  Jason Jordan & Chad Gable vs. Hype Bros vs. Vaudevillains vs. Blake & Murphy: WWE NXT, Dec. 23, 2015The post Jason Jordan & Chad Gable vs. Hype Bros vs. Vaudevillains vs. Blake & Murphy: WWE NXT, Dec. 23, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Michael Cole interviews Governor Rick Scott

  24-12-2015 05:50
  
  Michael Cole interviews Governor Rick ScottThe post Michael Cole interviews Governor Rick Scott appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Update On TNA One Night Only PPV Schedule, More Backstage News On Top Ring Of Honor Pair Signing With TNA

  24-12-2015 05:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA One Night Only PPV
  It was reportedly earlier that TNA will host a “One Night Only” live pay-per-view on January 8th, but nothing formal has been announced by the company, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  The event is listed on inDemand’s website, and it is scheduled on TNA’s website, but the live part was not listed in the description. TNA was scheduled to tape a show with the same name on the cancelled India tour, so that show could have aired on
  
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• TNA iMPACT! Debuts On POP TV To A Fairly Solid Rating

  24-12-2015 05:43
  
  TNA iMPACT! Wrestling got off to a fairly solid start on POP TV. Tuesday night’s “Best of 2015” episode, which was the first broadcast on their new cable network home, brought in 111,000 viewers and a 0.03 rating in the 18 – 49 demmographic.
  While those numbers are low compared to what the show did in its start on Destination America last year — and indeed, they’re down 28% and a tenth from last week’s final iMPACT! on their now-former home — it&rs
  
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• WWE Posts An Update On A RAW Storyline, New Day’s ‘Holiday Cheer’ Video

  24-12-2015 05:36
  
  – WWE has a house show set for March 13th in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Tickets go on sale on January 9th.
  – We just posted a brand new photo of former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson and her real-life father! If you’re interested, you can check out much they look like each other by clicking here
  – WWE.com has posted the following update to the storyline on RAW where Stephanie McMahon slapped announcer Tom Phillips:
  Following an incident on Monday Night Raw in which one of the princip
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs – The Slammy Awards Concept Needs To Be Changed, Rollins

  24-12-2015 05:30
  
  Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry online. Check out the highlights:
  On the Slammy Awards: “I think that the Slammy concept needs to be tweaked as the multiple presentations made for way too many interruptions during the three hour show which made the broadcast more challenging to watch because it had a had a tough time building momentum. Perhaps lessening the number of awards being presented on Raw might be a consideration.”
  On Seth Rollins’ appearance: “Good seei
  
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• Highspots.com Launches A New Streaming Service – Details

  24-12-2015 05:24
  Do you guys remember former WWE Diva Molly Holly? We just posted a brand new photo of her and she looks COMPLETELY different these days If you’re interested, you can click here to view the new look photo. Wow!
  Highspots.com has launched their own streaming service. The service will feature content from Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Women Superstars Uncensored, Queens Of Combat, Pro Wrestling Xperience, Northeast Wrestling, WrestleCon , Pro Wrestling South, Superstars of Wrestling and Combat Zon
  
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• Backstage News On Roman Reigns’ Reputation & Reception to His Title Win, Alberto Del Rio Was Reportedly Up for Significant Role Before WWE Return

  24-12-2015 05:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roman Reigns
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  According to reports, even though Roman Reigns has been dubbed the “top guy” in WWE, he’s not being poorly received by anyone backstage.
  Normally, his situation might cause some jealousy among other workers, but most people do like him and he’s a nice guy overall, so many people were very happy for his title win a few weeks ago. 
  Alberto Del Rio 
  Alberto Del Rio was reportedly in consideration for a ro
  
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• Backstage News On Roman Reigns’ Reputation, Alberto Del Rio Was Reportedly In Running For Significant Role Before WWE Return

  24-12-2015 05:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roman Reigns
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  According to reports, even though Roman Reigns has been dubbed the “top guy” in WWE, he’s not being poorly received by anyone backstage.
  Normally, his situation might cause some jealousy among other workers, but most people do like him and he’s a nice guy overall, so many people were very happy for his title win a few weeks ago. 
  Alberto Del Rio 
  Alberto Del Rio was reportedly in consideration for a ro
  
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• The Big Show Appears On ESPN – Recap & Video Inside

  24-12-2015 05:19
  
  We just posted a photo of Chris Jericho and his entire family including his son and two daughters + his smokin’ HOT wife! If you’re interested, you can click here to view a photo of the entire Jericho family! Chris’ son looks just like him.
  Jonathon Coachman welcomed Big Show to SportsCenter and talked about Tribute to the Troops, and how Big Show just got back from Afghanistan. Show said he’s gone over almost every year and they got to experience a lot this time, and not
  
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• Update On Possible Wrestlemania 33 Location, Mauro Ranallo Starting New Podcast

  24-12-2015 05:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mauro Ranallo
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  New WWE Smackdown lead announcer Mauro Ranallo will be starting a new podcast with former Pride broadcast partner Bas Rutten. 
  “Rutten and Ranallo” is expected to debut on January 7th, the same day as Ranallo’s Smackdown debut, and the show will cover combat sports and pop culture. 
  Wrestlemania 33
  Eventhough Minneapolis’ US Bank Stadium was considered a front runner to host Wrestlemania 33, nothing was eve
  
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• Highlights From This Week’s NXT Including Sami Zayn’s Return (Videos), Update On WWE TV In Japan; New Formats Being Introduced

  24-12-2015 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE TV In Japan
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting J Sports in Japan has cancelled the live Tuesday morning airing of WWE RAW, and will replace the three hour show completely.
  J Sports will start airing the English spoken Hulu-edited show on Thursday mornings, and the Japanese version of the same show at night starting on January 7th. Smackdown is also being edited down to a one-hour English-version show to air on Saturday mornings and Monday nights in Japan. 
  It was p
  
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• 12/23 Edition of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion feat. The Debut of Former CZW Champ Robert “Ego” Anthony

  24-12-2015 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Last night from 6-8 EST/5-7 pm CST, The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion, a terrestrial pro wrestling radio show on WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago (Lumpen Radio), went LIVE!
  The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion is hosted by WrestleZone Radio’s Nick Hausman & The Folk City Hustler Ross Berman. 
  This is the 2015 The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion Holiday Special! 
  It Features:
  An introduction from one of the regular hosts Nick Hausman
  The debut of fo
  
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• Update On Sales For WWE Forum Live Event, Who Pushed For WWE To Sign New Rookie Jerome Turner?

  24-12-2015 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jerome Turner
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was reportedly the person who pushed for WWE to sign new rookie Jerome Turner. 
  Turner, who has a boxing background, was first discovered by The Rock’s father, Rocky Johnson, and Pablo Marquez. He was referred to as a “giant”, and could be “the next Big Show”. 
  Read More: First-Look At Jerome Turner 
  WWE Forum
  WWE’s live event at the For
  
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