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• BREAKING NEWS: The Rock Confirmed For WrestleMania 32

  28-12-2015 23:50
  
  The Rock has made it official: he will be at WrestleMania 32. The Great One took to Instagram and made the post, which shoots down recent rumors that he would be unable to make it to the event. Rock is going to be shooting Baywatch during March and April and it was believed that there was a concern about him getting insured for the film if he wrestled.
  The Instagram post, which you can see below, does not say that he will compete in the ring and just says that he’ll be there. An in-ring se
  
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• John Cena Hypes His Return On Tonight’s RAW & The Today Show

  28-12-2015 23:39
  
  John Cena posted the following tweet, hyping his return to RAW tonight and appearance on The Today Show:
  Great way to end 2015! A morning w @TODAYShow then hit up @barclayscenter for @WWE #RAW #morningsuiteveningjorts #nevergiveup
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) December 28, 2015
  As noted earlier, Vince McMahon is also sheduled for tonight’s WWE RAW broadcast.
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• Triple H Announces A Second WWE NXT Live Event In Chicago, IL

  28-12-2015 23:35
  
  Triple H has just announced on Twitter that NXT will be holding another live event in Chicago, Illinois after tickets sold out for the show that evening very quickly. WWE will be adding a second show for NXT in Chicago on January 16 at 1PM. Tickets for the event go on sale on Wednesday, December 30 at 12PM CST. You can check out Triple H’s announcement tweet below.
  #NXTChicago we hear you. You wanted it, you got it…An additional 1PM show on 1/16. Tix on sale Weds 12pm CT at https://
  
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• Charlotte Reveals Her Status for Raw Tonight, First Matches Revealed for Upcoming Dudley Boyz DVD, Cena Talks Xmas with Nikki Bella (Video)

  28-12-2015 23:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  First Matches Revealed for Upcoming Dudley Boyz DVD
  According to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com, the following matches will be included on WWE’s upcoming “Straight Outta Dudleyville: The Legacy of The Dudley Boyz” DVD and Blu-ray available in April:
  -The Dudleyz return to WWE, 8/24/2015 RAW
  -The Dudleyz vs. The Ascension, 8/27/2015 SmackDown
  -The Dudleyz vs. WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day, Night of Champions 2016
  -The Dudleyz, Tommy Dreamer and R
  
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• Report – Takeshi Morishima & TMDK NOAH Contracts To Expire Soon

  28-12-2015 23:28
  
  According to a report by Puroresu Spirit, the NOAH contracts for Takeshi Morishima and TMDK’s Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste are set to expire soon on December 31. In addition, there is talk of Nicholls and Haste going to WWE.
  It was announced last April that Morishima was retiring from wrestling due to health concerns, and he was going to have a retirement ceremony in September. However, the ceremony was later canceled because Morishima wanted to have one more match instead. Things were t
  
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• WWE Comments on The Rock Appearing at WrestleMania 32, Questions The Rock’s Role at the Big Event

  28-12-2015 23:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, The Rock just announced on Twitter that he will be appearing at WrestleMania 32.
  The Rock did not specify whether or not he will be wrestling a match, and prior reports noted that Rock  would be unable to compete at the PPV due to movie commitments.
  WWE.com has posted the announcement of Rock at ‘Mania, and speculated on what The Great One might do at the PPV, but did not specify if he would actually be wrestling a match:The Grandest Stage of Them All will now feature The Mo
  
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• Breaking News: Major Name Announces WrestleMania 32 Appearance

  28-12-2015 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Rock has posted the following on Instagram:
  IT’S OFFICIAL: People’s Champ is coming home to do 3 things with THE PEOPLE: Set an ALL-TIME attendance record, ELECTRIFY Dallas like never before & make all time #WRESTLEMANIA history. And we have FUN. Ok that’s four things but you know what the hell The Rock’s sayin’.. :). THANK YOU #WWEUniverse! It’s always an honor coming home and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. #PeoplesChamp4L #MakingElectrifying
  
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• Various News – Taz’s Radio Show On A Break, Piper/Jarrett Film, More

  28-12-2015 22:46
  
  – Taz’s radio show is currently off while Taz is on vacation until next week on January 4. Taz will be back for Taz Radio on Tuesday, January 5.
  – Did you know a former WWE Diva now teaches students following her WWE departure? Find out which Diva it is by clicking here!
  – Some promotional material has been released for the book version based on The Masked Saint, which will feature the last film role for the late WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper. Jeff Jarrett is also in the
  
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• Meet Lex Luger & Alberto Del Rio, Today’s Birthdays, Rollins, & More

  28-12-2015 22:25
  
  – For today’s wrestling birthdays, WWE Hall of Famer Tatsumi Fujinami turns 62 years old today. Also Lanny Poffo is 61. And finally, Taryn Terrell turns 30 years old.
  – WWEShop.com has put up some new merchandise for sale, including a new Seth Rollins hoodie. Other new items that are available include a new Asuka t-shirt and mask, and some WWE TLC 2015-themed photo collage plagues.
  – We’ve obtained an exclusive photo of Roman Reigns and The Uso’s from when the
  
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• ROH News – Roderick Strong & Girlfriend Engaged, Top Prospect Tournament

  28-12-2015 22:13
  
  – ROH’s next TV taping is scheduled for January 19, 2016. The show will start with the kickoff of the 2016 Top Prospect Tournament. Ben Ortiz has already been confirmed for the tournament.
  – ROH TV champion and former world and tag team champion Roderick Strong recently got engaged to his girlfriend.
  – Did you know that WWE Diva Natalya has a sister that looks just like her?! If you’re interested, you can click here to view photos of the two of them together!
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• Indy Tag Team Possibly Signing with WWE NXT, Triple H Announces Second NXT Chicago Event

  28-12-2015 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Puroresu Sport, the Pro Wrestling NOAH contracts of Takeshi Morishima and TMDK’s Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste will be expiring on December 31st.
  There are rumors that “The Mighty Don’t Kneel” have been offered WWE NXT deals based on a tryout they had back in the summer of the year. The team reportedly impressed WWE officials, and have been awaiting paperwork and visas to be processed. No word as to whether or not the signing is official, but there are rumor
  
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• Reigns Reacts To Vince’s RAW Return Tonight, The Miz On TMZ.com

  28-12-2015 20:47
  
  – Roman Reigns took to Twitter to comment on Vince McMahon being scheduled to appear on Raw tonight. McMahon is set to appear on the show, two weeks after he was Superman punched by Reigns to end the show. The WWE World Heavyweight champion posted:
  Hope he remembers what happened last time he was in the ring with me… #SupermanTheCEO https://t.co/CdDBAUgudB
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) December 28, 2015
  – TMZ has posted a preview of The Miz on Matt Weiss and Theo Von&
  
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• 12/28 Edition of WZ Daily: RAW Preview, Bray’s Rumble Tease, Nikki & Cesaro Injury Updates, Backstage Lucha Underground News, More

  28-12-2015 20:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This episode of WrestleZone Daily is hosted by Nick Hausman and co-hosted by 2CW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr). 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Nick starts today’s show off by talking about the newly opened WrestleZone Pro Wrestling Tee’s Store and his thoughts after reading Bill Apter’s book Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn’t Know It Was Broken?
  Exclusive: Bill Apter Talks New Book
  Nick & Ben then jump in to
  
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• Santino Marella Scheduled For Tonight’s RAW, Betty Skaaland/WWE

  28-12-2015 20:12
  
  – WWE Shop has new merchandise available including new shirts for Asuka, WrestleMania 32, a vintage Randy Savage shirt and photo collage plaques from TLC featuring Dean Ambrose, Charlotte and The New Day.
  – As reported yesterday here on the website, Betty Skaaland the wife of the late Arnold Skaaland, was ringside for Saturday night’s Madison Square Garden house show. Skaaland often visits when WWE is at MSG. She was greeted by John Cena and embraced by Ric Flair and Charlotte.
  
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• WWE & TNA Ratings Delayed Due To The Christmas Holiday

  28-12-2015 19:54
  
  Ratings news for WWE and TNA will be somewhat delayed this week due to Friday’s Christmas holiday. The ratings for the Super SmackDown replay from Thursday will not be out until tomorrow, and ratings for RAW are not expected to be out until Wednesday, Dec. 30.
  The ratings for TNA’s special on POP TV will be out on Thursday, December 31.
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• Steve Austin Talks a Possible Ring Return, Transitioning to Acting, His Outspoken Podcast Persona and More

  28-12-2015 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Steve Austin recently spoke with ABC News to promote the new season of Broken Skull Challenge on CMT, WWE 2k16 and more.
  Below are some interview highlights:
  On transitioning from wrestling to acting:
  “My exit strategy from pro wrestling wasn’t carved in stone. I retired because of a few neck issues, some neurological issues … and finally after about three years of hunting and fishing, I said to myself, ‘Steve you need to get off you a** and get to L.A.’ When you w
  
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• WZ Readers Re-Rank the 2015 WWE Slammy Awards: Which Was the Best WWE Match of 2015?

  28-12-2015 19:00 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 which you think is the best WWE match of 2015. The Slammy went to Brock Lesnar vs The Undertaker, but do you agree? Give each name an up or down vote, and sound off with your opinions in the comment section below!
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• PHOTO: Alberto Del Rio Debuts New Ring Gear at Hartford WWE Live Event

  28-12-2015 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Below is a photo of Alberto Del Rio’s new ring gear, which he debuted in Hartford last night: On the eve of #Raw, #AlbertoDelRio stands tall in #WWEHartford, but @johncena might have something to say about that #USTitle
  A photo posted by WWE (@wwe) on Dec 27, 2015 at 8:32pm PSTThe post PHOTO: Alberto Del Rio Debuts New Ring Gear at Hartford WWE Live Event appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Report: Nikki Bella’s Injury Possibly Due to Use of Her Rack Attack Finishing Maneuver

  28-12-2015 18:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to F4WOnline.com, Nikki Bella will find out at the end of January if she needs neck surgery to repair bulging discs, and if she does need surgery, she could be sidelined for even more time than expected.
  The F4WOnline report notes Nikki’s neck injury is likely due to her using the Rack Attack finishing move.
  However, it was indicated on Wrestling Observer Radio today that while Bella’s injury is legit, there may be something more to the Rack Attack aspect of the story as it
  
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• Darren Young Denies Injury Reports, RAW In Detroit, & More

  28-12-2015 18:01
  
  – WWE is set to run RAW in Detroit, Michigan on February 22nd.
  – Darren Young took to Twitter to shoot down reports that he suffered a torn quad, posting:
  Attention #dirtsheets! I'm wrestling tonight with a torn quad! Pause. Impossible folks! #turnuptime @WWE #WWEChicago pic.twitter.com/M25PkeiZNH
  — nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) December 28, 2015
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• PHOTOS: Eva Maria Takes Part In A New Photoshoot

  28-12-2015 17:56
  
  Eva Marie posted a behind-the-scenes preview pic and video from a new WWE photoshoot to Instagram:#BTS from my shoot today thank you @adesamuel for catching my #Beyonce moment yassssssssss – #AllRedEverything #WWE #Werkkkkk
  A video posted by Natalie Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) on Dec 27, 2015 at 1:15pm PSTA little #BTS from my @wwe shoot today!! Thank you to the entire production team for making this day amazing – - Photo Cred: @tbartjr – #ICanNotWaitForYouGuysToSeeTheFinshedP
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Tonight’s Monday Night RAW, Bray’s Rumble Tease, Nikki’s Injury, The Slammy’s, Y2J’s Mania Status, more

  28-12-2015 17:51 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 Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar joins the show to give his thoughts on tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW, all the news from the holiday weekend and more…
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• Update on Charlotte’s Status for WWE Raw Tonight, John Cena Lands Magazine Cover (Photo)

  28-12-2015 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Charlotte Update
  Despite both her and Paige being advertised for tonight’s WWE live event in Allentown, WWE.com has updated its preview for Raw tonight and it appears Charlotte will be on the show.
  Ric Flair is booked for tonight’s Raw as well, making it likely Charlotte will indeed appear. WWE.com posted the following:
  When Team B.A.D. overpowered and humiliated Becky Lynch at ringside during SuperSmackDown LIVE, Divas Champion Charlotte rushed to her friend’s side — but
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (12/27): Chicago; Reigns vs Sheamus Chicago Street Fight, 10 Man Tag Match, Kane vs Wyatt and More

  28-12-2015 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Live show results
  December 27, 2015
  Chicago, Ill.
  Report courtesy of PWTorch.com
  The Allstate Arena was nearly full for this event.
  Tyler Breeze came out first to start the show. Before Breeze could even speak upon grabbing a microphone, Dolph Ziggler’s music interrupted!
  (1) Dolph Ziggler beat Tyler Breeze (w/Summer Rae) at 11:40. A pretty good opener with good shenanigans between all three followed by back and forth action towards the end. Summer caused
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (12/27): Hartford, CT; Cena vs Del Rio U.S. Title Match, Ric Flair Appears, Ambrose vs Owens Title Match and More

  28-12-2015 17:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Live Event
  Hartford, Connecticut at XL Center
  Report courtesy of ProWrestling.net
  This was my second time attending a Holiday show in Hartford, the first being an excellent show two years ago. This one wasn’t up to the level of that show, but it was still a fun time. The seats on the side of the arena where the entrances took place were not for sale. The rest of the arena was probably three quarters full, maybe a little more. The crowd was excited before the show, with lots of cheering
  
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• More News on Tonight’s WWE Raw, John Cena Plays Pop Trivia on “Today” (Video), Today’s Wrestler B’Days

  28-12-2015 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More News on Tonight’s WWE Raw
  WWE.com is hyping the following story line point for Raw tonight:
  -The Authority strikes back at Roman Reigns
  -Will Cena get payback against Del Rio?
  -Too little, too late for Becky Lynch and Charlotte?
  -Family first against The League of Nations
  -Positive reinforcement with WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day
  Today’s Wrestler B’Days
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, former WWE star Lanny Poffo turns 61 years old and former TNA Knockouts Cha
  
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• Zack Ryder Teams With Dolph Ziggler (Photo), The Most Memorable Debuts Of 2015 (Videos), Biff Busick Taunts NXT Champion Finn Balor

  28-12-2015 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Zack Ryder Teams With Dolph Ziggler
  WWE Superstar Zack Ryder has posted the following to Twitter noting that Mojo Rawley could not make last night’s WWE Live event in Chicago. The tweet also notes that Dolph Ziggler served as Mojo’s replacement for the night and included a photo of the two of them together:So @mojorawleywwe couldn’t make it to #WWEChicago, so I found a replacement for the night. @heelziggler #HypeBros pic.twitter.com/gSeQRo25z8
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) D
  
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• Seth Rollins’ Ex-Fiancee Selling The Couple’s Engagement Ring, Posts Rollins’ Address Online

  28-12-2015 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Prior to the relationship between Seth Rollins and former NXT Diva Zahra Schreiber went public, Rollins was engaged to Leighla Schultz as of June 2014, but Schultz broke off the engagement once she found out about the relationship between Rollins and Schreiber.
  The engagement ending became very messy publicly, as Schultz posted nude photos of Rollins and Schreiber on his social media accounts.
  Shultz is now selling her and Rollins’ engagement ring online, at a starting bid of $14,000. We w
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily IS BACK Today at Noon EST feat. 2CW’s Bin Hamin & Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar

  28-12-2015 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily IS BACK and will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as the co-host.
  Midway through Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar joins the show to give his thoughts on tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW, all the news from the holiday weekend and more…
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• Del Rio Comments On US Title Match On RAW, WWE Studios Applies For Trademark, 50 Superstars In Their First WWE Match (Photos)

  28-12-2015 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Alberto Del Rio Comments On US Title Match Tonight
  WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio has posted the following tweet commenting on his US Title match on Monday Night RAW tonight against a returning John Cena:Why cheer for a false hero…cuando se tiene un verdadero campeón. Things have changed Juanito – I wear the #USTitle on #Raw now !
  — Alberto Del Rio (@VivaDelRio) December 28, 2015
  WWE Studios Applies For Trademark
  WWE Studios has applied for the trademark to “Gorgeo
  
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• Lethal, Styles, Nakamura, Sydal and More In-Action on ROH TV This Week, Global Force Wrestling Making Northeast Debut Next Month

  28-12-2015 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lethal, Styles, Nakamura, Sydal and More In-Action on ROH TV This Week
  This week’s edition of Ring of Honor on COMET will feature the following matches in a best of 2015 broadcast:
  -Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tetsuya Naito vs. ACH and Matt Sydal
  -Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Roderick Strong
  -Matt Sydal & ACH & Cedric Alexander vs. The Young Bucks and AJ Styles.
  -Jay Briscoe vs. Jay Lethal
  Global Force Wrestling Making Northeast Debut Next Month
  Global Force Wrestling will make it’s offic
  
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• Shawn Michaels Appearing at Old ECW Arena, News on This Week’s Smackdown Tapings, This Week’s Special NXT Broadcast

  28-12-2015 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  Shawn Michaels Appearing at Old ECW Arena
  WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will make his first ever appearance in the old ECW Arena, now known as 2300, on April 16th as part of a wrestling convention taking place prior to Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore event.
  HBK will not be appearing at the House of Hardcore event.
  This Week’s Special NXT Broadcast
  This week’s edition of WWE NXT on the Network will be a special look back at 2015 edition of th
  
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• Major RAW Competition Tonight, Jeremy Borash On The Ross Report Tomorrow, The New Day Adding A Pet?

  28-12-2015 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Major RAW Competition Tonight
  Tonight’s Monday Night RAW will be going up against a major NFL Monday Night Football game: Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos. This particualar game has playoff implications and could be the reason Vince McMahon and John Cena vs Alberto Del Rio for the US Title have been added to tonight’s broadcast.
  Jeremy Borash Joins The Ross Report
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted the following to his Facebook page confirming that TNA on-air personality Jerem
  
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• Roman Reigns Honors An American Hero (Video), Cena Comments On Today Show & RAW Appearances, Ratings Release Delay

  28-12-2015 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roman Reigns Honors An American Hero
  WWE has released video of Roman Reigns honoring an American hero on their official Youtube page. You can find the video and it’s description below:
  During WWE Tribute to the Troops 2015, Roman Reigns met Travis Akers, a serviceman who has served 6 tours overseas. Akers met WWE Superstars and Divas and was able to step inside the squared circle.John Cena Comments On Today Show & RAW Appearances
  John Cena has posted the following tweet commenting on h
  
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• Report – Hernandez To Sue Lucha Underground?, Details

  28-12-2015 05:27
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  Lucha Underground’s Hernandez troubles are not yet over. Hernandez is threatening to file a lawsuit against the promotion, claiming that they are providing an unsafe working environment.
  Hernandez was at the center of a big story over the summer, when he told TNA officials he wasn’t under contract with Lucha Undergound and signed a new deal. Lucha Undergound’s second season had not yet been finalized, but Hernandez was in fact still und
  
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• The Greatest Task For John Cena In WWE Could Be Coming

  28-12-2015 05:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  I write a wrestling column every Monday and Friday for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The latest looks at John Cena and his greatest task for WWE could be approaching. Here’s an excerpt:John Cena is returning to WWE television Monday night, and it couldn’t come at a better time.
  It couldn’t come at a better time for the depth of the roster. We haven’t seen Cena since October. In that time, WWE also has been without Seth Rollins, Randy Orton, Cesaro and Nikki Bella all due
  
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• WWE Studios Files Trademark For Gorgeous George, More

  28-12-2015 05:14
  
  Source: Pwinsider.com
  WWE Studios has applied for a trademark for “Gorgeous George” which suggests that they are moving ahead with their planned film on the Hall of Famer’s life. The trademark is described as for “Entertainment services, namely, the production and distribution of motion pictures.” WWE has owned George’s life story rights for a while now and has had Josh Gad attached to write the script.
  The company also applied for a trademark on the name &ldq
  
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• Backstage News From Last Night’s WWE-MSG Live Event, More

  28-12-2015 03:56
  
  – At last night’s WWE house show in Madison Square Garden, WWE announced a return to the arena on March 23. The show has an online pre-sale code of “WWELIVE” that is now reportedly active.
  – The widow of the late Arnold Skaaland, Betty Skaaland, was in attendance at last night’s MSG show, and she was sitting at ringside. She was embraced by Ric Flair and Charlotte after Charlotte competed in her match.
  – Here are some brand new photos of former WWE Diva
  
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• Former Champion Being Brought Back Again for Raw Tomorrow, Stiff Competition for the Show, Reigns Talks Mr. McMahon’s Raw Return

  28-12-2015 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Mr. McMahon will be making his return to WWE Raw tomorrow night after returning to TV on the post-TLC edition of Raw.
  Roman Reigns Tweeted the following on Mr. McMahon’s return:
  Hope he remembers what happened last time he was in the ring with me… #SupermanTheCEO https://twitter.com/wwe/status/680871541274443777 …
  One of the reasons why Mr. McMahon might be appearing on Raw is because the show tomorrow night will be facing a few challenges, as the roster will be lig
  
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• PHOTO: The Rock Buys ‘Uncle’ Haku A New Truck For Christmas

  28-12-2015 02:35
  
  The Rock revealed on his Instagram account that he bought former WWE and WCW Superstar Haku (aka Tonga Fifita) a new truck for Christmas. The Rock bought his cousin Tamina Snuka a new car back in 2013 as well. You can check out a picture of The Rock, Haku, and his new truck below. The Rock also shared a story of how he borrowed some trunks from Haku for his first tryout match with WWE in 1996. You can also read that story below.Merry Christmas Uncle Tonga – enjoy your new truck! Cool Chris
  
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• Bayley Praises Sasha Banks, WWE Polls Fans On NXT Champions

  28-12-2015 02:28
  
  — WWE.com has a new poll asking which NXT titleholder will be the next main roster call-up. With 2,514 votes cast, Finn Balor leads with 66% followed by Bayley (29%) and the Mechanics (5%).
  – We just posted these UNBELIEVABLE new photos of Jessica Alba bending over in a tiny bikini. Holy sh*t. If you’re interested (trust us – you will be!), you can click here to view them. Wow, wow, WOW!
  – Bayley took to Twitter to praise Sasha Banks, posting:
  Can't stop thinking a
  
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• Several Top Superstars To Miss This Week’s RAW Broadcast?

  28-12-2015 02:24
  
  Several stars appear likely to miss Monday’s episode of RAW, as they are scheduled for a house show in Allentown, Pennsylvania at the same time.
  Included in ads for the live show are Kane, Dolph Ziggler, Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman, Tyler Breeze, Tommy Dreamer, The Dudley Boyz, Paige and Charlotte.
  Former WWE Diva Michelle McCool recently tweeted a photo of herself in a bikini on the beach. If you’re interested, you can click here to view it. How does she loo
  
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• Darren Young Shoots Down Injury Report, More Video Footage of John Cena’s WWE MSG Return, Eva Marie Photoshoot Preview

  28-12-2015 02:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Darren Young Shoots Down Injury Report
  Earlier today PWInsider.com reported Darren Young is out of action with a quad injury, however Young took to Twitter and posted the following:Attention #dirtsheets! I’m wrestling tonight with a torn quad! Pause. Impossible folks! #turnuptime @WWE #WWEChicago pic.twitter.com/M25PkeiZNH
  — nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) December 28, 2015
  Eva Marie Photoshoot Preview
  Eva Marie did a photoshoot for WWE’s Fastlane PPV and below is a preview
  
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• More Backstage News on Nikki Bella’s Injury and Ring Return Status, Kurt Angle Says He is NOT Retiring, NXT Stars to Main Roster

  28-12-2015 01:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More Backstage News on Nikki Bella’s Injury and Return Status
  As noted, injured WWE Diva Nikki Bella revealed on Twitter that she might not be back in the ring until late January.
  In an update to that story, F4Wonline.com is reporting that Nikki’s Tweet is in relation to the neck injury that she has been rehabbing.
  Nikki will likely be finding out in late January whether or not she needs surgery to repair the bulging discs in her neck, and if she does need surgery, then she
  
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• The Miz Talks Big Show “Breaking Wind” in the Ring (Video), Who is Bayley’s Favorite Wrestler?

  28-12-2015 01:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Who is Bayley’s Favorite Wrestler?
  WWE NXT Womens Champion Bayley Tweeted the following:Can’t stop thinking about wrestling. And before I annoy everyone with how much the year 2015 meant to me and to #NXT, I’ll say this first…
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) December 27, 2015
  …My favorite wrestler in the whole world is @SashaBanksWWE. Then, Now, FOREVER! #WWENXT #WomensWrestling
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) December 27, 2015The Miz Talks Big Show “Breaking
  
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• Backstage News On WWE’s NXT World Title & Tag-Team Title Plans

  28-12-2015 01:25
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  – The next program for the NXT Title is scheduled to be Finn Balor defending against Baron Corbin.
  – Chad Gable and Jason Jordan are scheduled to challenge Dash and Dawson for the NXT Tag Team Titles.
  – The company is tentatively planning a Sami Zayn vs. Finn Balor match for the WrestleMania weekend event.
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• Report – Lucha Underground To Run WrestleMania 32 Live Events?

  28-12-2015 01:19
  
  Source: Pwinsider.com
  According to sources, WrestleMania 32 weekend may be getting more crowded.
  There has been movement within the last week in regards to Lucha Underground running events during WrestleMania 32 weekend in Dallas, TX. The promotion has reached out to talent to inform them that they may be needed for events in Texas on that weekend.
  More on the story as it develops…
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• Backstage News – Big Changes For Next Year’s Slammy Awards?

  28-12-2015 01:10
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, there could be some changes on the way for next year’s Slammy Awards. There was concern that this year’s awards saw a lot of big winners — The Rock, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, The Undertaker, Sting and John Cena — receiving awards that they weren’t in attendance to accept. It gave the impression that the awards aren’t important enough for the top stars.
  One of the proposed changes is to do the vo
  
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• Lucha Underground News: Former TNA Star Suing the Promotion, Big Event Being Taped, Latest on Konnan’s Status

  28-12-2015 01:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  Lucia Underground appears to be taping its Ultimate Lucha 2 event on January 31st.
  After he lost his job with TNA following a run in Lucha Underground, Hernandez is suing Lucha Underground, claiming the promotion provides an unsafe working environment.
  The issues between LU and Hernandez date back to the summer of this year, and he was officially released from the company in September.
  Hernandez returned to TNA when he left LU, and told TNA officials he was no long
  
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• Several Top Names Likely Missing Raw Tomorrow Night, The Rock Buys WWE Legend a Truck, Blue Meanie Video

  28-12-2015 00:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Several Top Names Likely Missing Raw Tomorrow Night
  WWE is running a live event in tomorrow night in Allentown, PA, at the same time Raw is taking place. Advertised talents for the live event include Kane, Dolph Ziggler, Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman, Tyler Breeze, Tommy Dreamer, The Dudley Boyz, Paige and WWE Divas Champion Charlotte, making it likely the above names will be missing Raw.
  Blue Meanie Video
  Bill Apter of 1wrestling.com posted the following vi
  
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