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• Top WWE Diva Reportedly Injured, Another Returns From Unknown Injury, Talk Of Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Being Annual Event

  07-01-2016 23:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Divas
  Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  Sasha Banks is reportedly sidelined with an undisclosed injury. 
  Additionally, it was said that Natalya had been working with a broken ankle that initially went undiagnosed. Natalya reportedly broke her ankle in November, but was unaware and thought it was a sprain. After it didn’t get any better she had it looked at, where it was diagnosed as a break. It’s believed she might have broken the ankle while on the recent WWE
  
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• Two More Names From New Japan Pro Wrestling Possibly Heading To WWE, Note On John Cena At The Box Office

  07-01-2016 23:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Japan Pro Wrestling
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Bad Luck Fale and Tama Tonga are two other names being discussed as possible WWE signings, although neither one has given notice that they are leaving. 
  It’s said Finn Balor was recruiting the two; Fale has had offers in the past due to his size, but he was not interested in leaving his family and home in New Zealand. As far as Tonga goes, he already lives in Orlando, but he’s due for a major push i
  
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• GFW’s Jeff & Karen Jarrett Talk About Roddy Piper’s Final Film “The Masked Saint”; In Theaters Tomorrow

  07-01-2016 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Recently WrestleZone Radio has had the opportunity to interview Jeff & Karen Jarrett from Global Force Wrestling. During their appearances Jeff & Karen each took the time to talk about Global Force Wrestling helping to promote “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s final film The Masked Saint. The film debuts theatrically tomorrow, January 8th. You can find the full audio from Jeff’s interview and his comments about The Masked Saint transcribed below it. His comments abo
  
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• Mason Ryan’s Cirque du Soleil Look Revealed (Photo), The Rock’s Maui Character

  07-01-2016 23:12
  
  – Here is Mason Ryan’s new look for his role in Cirque du Soleil:
  Here's a cool pic of the make up for the show! And believe it or not I do it all myself everyday! #cirque #WWE # pic.twitter.com/4dsQgIqtNK
  — mason ryan (@MasonTheManiac) January 5, 2016
  – Here is the first look at The Rock’s character “Maui” in Disney’s new movie Moana. It arrives on November 23.100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): The Undertaker As A Young Kid, Teenager, Etc!!! **MUST-SEE**
  
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• The Social Outcasts Trend During RAW, Dana Brooke Injury Update, More

  07-01-2016 22:59
  
  – Heath Slater, Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas and Adam Rose’s new stable The Social Outcasts actually trended on Twitter after Heath Slater mentioned that it would on RAW. They will next be seen on WWE Main Event this week.
  – 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!
  – Dana Brooke tweeted an injury update on Twit
  
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• Update On John Cena’s Shoulder Injury And His WWE Return Estimate

  07-01-2016 22:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  Not too many details are known about John Cena’s shoulder injury, but it is being reported that Cena wanted to have the surgery as soon as possible.
  It was said he’s been having shoulder problems that were getting worse while training; it was also noted his training partner Cesaro is also out with a shoulder injury, and several other WWE talents have had similar injuries over the course of the year. 
  Cena is expected to miss Wrestlemani
  
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• Samoa Joe & Finn Balor React To The Bullet Club/WWE Rumors, & More

  07-01-2016 22:38
  
  – Here are some brand new photos of former WWE Diva Lita. She’s still looking good. Damn!
  – Samoa Joe wrote the following on Twitter:
  #2016 pic.twitter.com/GVLk1QtPs2
  — Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) January 6, 2016
  – Samoa Joe and Finn Balor both commented on the rumors of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows coming to WWE. Balor founded the Bullet Club with Anderson.
  #Yeaoh @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/ipPGXptFJT
  — Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) January 6
  
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• News On Friday Night’s TNA ‘One Night Only: Live’ PPV, Grado/Cabana Podcast

  07-01-2016 22:30
  
  – TNA released the following today, announcing how you can watch Friday’s TNA One Night Only: Live PPV…
  TNA’s monthly Pay Per View event TNA One Night Only will be presented live on a Pay-Per-View basis on Flipps this Friday January 8th at 8:00pmET/5:00pm. This Live three hour PPV event will feature the top stars of TNA and is available for only $14.99. Download Flipps on Google Play or iTunes now and be able to watch TNA’s One Night Only on your Smart TV in the co
  
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• Ryan Satin Talks AJ Styles Contract Talks With WWE, Matt Striker’s Response To Critics, Taryn Terrell’s TNA Departure, More

  07-01-2016 22:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Yesterday ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-in-Chief & former TMZ Senior Producer Ryan Satin joined WrestleZone Daily. Ryan is a regular on The Daily every Wednesday and discusses his latest exclusive pro wrestling news stories from his website ProWrestlingSheet.com.
  This week Ryan chats candidly about: 
  What he knows about AJ Styles deal and contract status with WWE
  His thoughts on Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks&n
  
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• Mauro Ranallo Teasing A Big Announcement, WWE Stock Update, More

  07-01-2016 22:17
  
  – WWE’s stock closed at $16.69 yesterday, down $0.56 (3.13%) from Tuesday’s closing price. The stock is steady in after-hours trading.
  – 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 look these days?! Let us know! (The Undertaker is one lucky dude!)
  – WWE Network has added several RAW episodes from 1999, 2000 and 2001. You can now watch RAW from Ja
  
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• Tito Santana Talks Wrestlemania History, His Legendary Feuds, Says He Was Told He Was In Line To Become WWF Champion Before Bret Hart

  07-01-2016 21:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast issued the following, celebrating their one year anniversary podcast with WWE Hall of Famer and WWE Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana: 
  Today LuchaLoot.com presents The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling’s ONE YEAR Anniversary special featuring WWE Hall of Famer and Former Intercontinental Champion, Tito Santana. John and Chad sit down with El Matador to discuss his legendary career and go in-depth into the great feuds
  
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• What John Cena Injured Means For WrestleMania 32 & Future Of The Roster (Read & Watch)

  07-01-2016 21:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Chair Shot Reality is back after holiday break for its first weekend episode of 2016. A special Thursday segment is available with the big news of John Cena injured and what it means for WrestleMania 32.
  Here are some highlights of the conversation:Josh Isenberg:
  This is why I love the IWC, you hate John Cena and he gets hurt it’s ‘what are they doing to do, they don’t have their biggest star at WrestleMania?’ It will be options of part-time guys, but which part-time guys
  
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• 1/7 Edition of “WTTV News”: John Cena Injury Forces Major WrestleMania Changes, 2 Big Names Confirmed for WWE Fastlane and More

  07-01-2016 21:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZ TV is proud to announce a new partnership with Wrestle Talk TV, which will see WZ hosting a daily news recap video segment every Tuesday-Friday.
  WZ will also be exclusively hosting British Wrestling Weekly every Saturday, which will feature in-ring action from The UK. WZ and Wrestle Talk TV will also continue bringing you brand new, exclusive interviews from top pro wrestling talents!
  Today’s edition of the show covers a huge WWE star injury, throwing WrestleMania match plans into disar
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Note, WWE Looking To Sign Another NJPW Star, WWE Previews Royal Rumble & New Stone Cold Podcast (Videos)

  07-01-2016 21:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Stephanie McMahon
  Stephanie McMahon is attending the international Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas today, and will speaking at a Variety panel this afternoon. 
  Rocky Romero
  PWInsider.com has confimed WWE has been in discussions with New Japan Pro Wrestling star Rocky Romero about signing with the company. 
  It’s unknown whether Romero would sign as a wrestling talent or as a coach like rumored; he has been at the WWE Performance Center several times in
  
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• Nattie On Route To WWE NXT?, Summer Rae Attends People’s Choice Awards (Photos), Paul Heyman Talks Brock Lesnar’s Upcoming RAW Return

  07-01-2016 21:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nattie On Route To WWE NXT?
  WWE Diva Natalya has posted the following to Twitter indicating she is on her way to WWE NXT but does not specify why:On route @WWENXT !
  — Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 7, 2016Summer Rae Attends People’s Choice Awards
  Fellow WWE Diva Summer Rae posted the following photos to her Instagram yesterday noting she was in attendance for the People’s Choice Awards:
   
  En route! #PCAs #nofilter
  A photo posted by Summer Rae (@daniellemoinet) on Jan 6, 201
  
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• Tommy Dreamer On FOX Sports, The Rock Wins People’s Choice Award & Is Announced For Golden Globes

  07-01-2016 21:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tommy Dreamer On FOX Sports
  ECW Original Tommy Dreamer was a guest yesterday on FOX Sports’ Garbage Time. Below is the video of Tommy’s appearance where he takes a look at the pro wrestling moves of Buffalo Bills’ tailgate fans:The Rock Wins People’s Choice Award
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has posted the following video to Instagram thanking fans who voted for him to win The People’s Choice Award for Favorite Cable TV Actor:
   
  Don’t make me dab
  
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• The Latest Backstage News On NJPW Stars To WWE, Which WWE Official Decided To Cover Signing Rumors

  07-01-2016 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWInsider.com is reporting that any stories of AJ Styles, DOC Gallows, Karl Anderson and Shinsuke Nakamura having signed WWE contracts are false, but there is communication between WWE and Styles and Gallows. 
  Nakamura and Anderson can’t technically even negotiate with WWE or anyone else until their deals run out later this month, and Nakamura said in an earlier interview that he was leaving when he deal was up. 
  Other than what’s been posted on WWE.com and on social media
  
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• Interesting WrestleMania 31 Stat, Update On Nakamura-WWE Plans, Has WWE Licensed The Intellectual Property Rights For The Bullet Club?

  07-01-2016 20:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Interesting WrestleMania 31 Stat
  An intersting WrestleMania 31 stat has been going around the internet noting that every single WWE champion coming out of WrestleMania 31 is now injured:
  US Champion: John Cena
  Divas Champion: Nikki Bella
  Intercontinental Champion: Daniel Bryan
  Tag Team Champions: Tyson Kidd & Cesaro
  WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Seth Rollins
  Update On Nakamura-WWE Plans
  MLW has put out the following tweet noting that WWE has plans for Shinsuke Nakamura to be one of the fac
  
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• 1/7 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking John Cena’s Injury, WrestleMania Plans Changing, Storm’s TNA Contract, Dewey Foley’s First Day, More

  07-01-2016 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Comedians You Should Know’s Marty DeRosa as the co-host.
  Marty DeRosa starts off today’s show talking about his experience recently at Freelance Wrestling filming Wrestling Road Diaries 3: Funny Equals Money alongside Colt Cabana, Dick Justice and Joey Ryan. Marty also gives his thoughts on YouPorn making Joey Ryan a brand ambassador.
  Midway through the show former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferr
  
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• Global Force Wrestling Announces Full Match Cards For NY/NJ Events This Month

  07-01-2016 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Global Force Wrestling announced their live event cards for their upcoming January 22nd and 23rd events in Poughkeepsie, New York and Rahway, New Jersey:
  Friday, January 22nd
  Global Force Wrestling is headed to the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York!
  Friday night, January 22
  VIP starts at 5:30pm
  Doors open at 6:30pm
  Bell time is 7:30pm
  GFW Global Championship
  Nick Aldis (Champion) vs. Bobby Roode
  GFW NEX*GEN Championship
  Sonjay Dutt (Champion) vs. Jigsaw
  GFW Women’s Cha
  
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• GFW Announces A Partnership With wXw In Germany – Details Inside

  07-01-2016 20:11
  
  Global Force Wrestling announced the following today, revealing that they will be working with wXw and promote two events together in April…
  “Global Force Wrestling continues to expand around the world and we are proud to have wXw as one of our alliance partners. For the first time ever… Global Force Wrestling will be a part of the wXw Superstars of 2016! Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett are confirmed as the first headliners of the events. We can also confirm that one of the GF
  
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• Daniel Bryan Responds To Bullet Club / WWE Rumors, WWE Looking For More Reality Programming?

  07-01-2016 20:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Network
  Earlier this week, WWE issued another new “Fan Council” survey, this time asking fans which WWE stars they’d most like to watch in a WWE Network based reality show. 
  Chris Jericho, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Edge, Ric Flair, Sheamus, The Usos, The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods), The Miz, Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, Ryback, Booker T, Paul Heyman, Mick Foley, Kevin Nash, Zack Ryder, Dean Ambrose, Paige, Charlotte, R-Truth, Lita, Trish Stratus and Beth Phoeni
  
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• The Lineups For GFW’s January 22nd & 23rd Live Events Revealed

  07-01-2016 19:56
  
  Global Force Wrestling announced the following cards for their January 22nd and 23rd events…
  January 22 in Poughkeepsie, New York at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center :* GFW Global Championship: Nick Aldis (Champion) vs. Bobby Roode* GFW NEX*GEN Championship: Sonjay Dutt (Champion) vs. Jigsaw* GFW Women’s Championship: Christina Von Eerie (Champion) vs. Mickie James vs. Kimber Lee vs. Deonna Purrazzo* Jeff Jarrett vs. Colt Cabana* The New Heavenly Bodies vs. Reynolds Brothers* Kevin Matth
  
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• Linda McMahon Announces New Business Venture, Forms Women’s Leadership Startup

  07-01-2016 19:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: CTPost.comFormer WWE CEO Linda McMahon announced a new business venture called Women’s Leadership Live (WLL), a company geared toward promoting leadership opportunities for women.
  The company will help organize events for women in an effort to help them further themselves in their career paths. McMahon released an email statement to Hearst Connecticut Media yesterday, saying: “It’s impossible not to recognize that even in 2016, women are clearly
  
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• The Seventh Competitor For ROH’s Top Prospect Tournament Revealed

  07-01-2016 19:46
  
  Ring of Honor announced today that Jason Kincaid is the seventh man set for the Top Prospect Tournament. Kincaid recently impressed ROH officials at a recent tryout to earn the spot. The following names have been announced for the tournament, which begins January 9th at the Cabarrus Events Center in Concord, NC…
  * Action Ortiz* Lio Rush* Punisher Martinez* Colby Corino* Will Fury* Shaheem Ali* Jason Kincaid
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Bella Twins At Various **YOUNG** Ages – LITTLE KI
  
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• Dewey Foley Officially Begins Working For WWE – Details Inside

  07-01-2016 19:42
  
  Dewey Foley has started working with WWE. He posted on Instagram:Tomorrow I start a new chapter in my life. In my life so far, I've won a whole bunch and I've lost a lot too. Some people believed in me while others thought I wasn't worth a thing; that I would amount to garbage. But through it all, I remained myself. I became a drifter of sorts, not living in the same place for more than 6 months at a time. I wandered to places by myself, both physically but also mentally, and took road trips wit
  
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• Kurt Angle Discusses Throwing Shane McMahon Through Glass, & More

  07-01-2016 19:02
  
  In an interview with Wrestletalk.TV, Kurt angle spoke about the infamous match he had with Shane McMahon at King of the Ring 2001. Here are highlights:
  On having to throw Shane McMahon through glass repeatedly: “He kept telling me every time I kept throwing him through that wall and the glass didn’t go anywhere, do it again. I said ‘no,’ and he was swearing. It wasn’t that Shane was my boss, but I felt like he was my boss. He was the guy telling me what to do and wh
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Praises Scott Hall, Discusses GFW’s Future, & More

  07-01-2016 18:50
  
  Jeff Jarrett recently appeared on Brown and Scoop, here are the highlights…
  On Scott Hall: “It was in an era where WWF was coming out of a down period with the steroid scandal and the government scandal. You can see the crowds get bigger every month. He was a big part of that. He is Razor Ramon. His athletic ability and mind for business..he knew how to connect. He connected with millions around the world. We were married to one another for 12 months… he goes ‘Double J,
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking John Cena’s Injury, WrestleMania 32 Booking Being Changed, Latest NJPW-WWE News, Storm’s TNA Deal, more

  07-01-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone Daily goes live on WrestleZone Radio!Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Comedians You Should Know’s Marty DeRosa as the co-host.
  Midway through the show former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferrara joins to chat about all of the news and rumors about the NJPW wrestlers jumping to WWE, John Cena’s injury, TNA’s POP TV debut, More
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• Triple H Announces NXT Road Trip Pre-Sale Code, Reigns Replaces Cena On Shows, Lemmy Featured On “WWE Behind The Theme” (Video)

  07-01-2016 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H Announces NXT Road Trip Pre-Sale Code
  Triple H has put out the following tweet giving out the pre-sale code for tickets to the NXT Road Trip shows in Philly, Asbury Park & Albany:Be the first to claim your tickets for: #NXTPhilly #NXTAsburyPark #NXTAlbany RIGHT NOW by using the code NXTLIVE at https://t.co/pcQU3cSnfR!
  — Triple H (@TripleH) January 7, 2016Roman Reigns Replaces John Cena On Shows
  As announced yesterday John Cena will be out injured and is getting surgery for a t
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Marty DeRosa & Former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferrara

  07-01-2016 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Comedians You Should Know’s Marty DeRosa as the co-host.
  Midway through the show former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferrara joins to chat about all of the news and rumors about the NJPW wrestlers jumping to WWE, John Cena’s injury, TNA’s POP TV debut, More
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
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• Has Dewey Foley Started Work At WWE?, GFW Announces Partnership With Germany’s WXW Promotion

  07-01-2016 16:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dewey Foley’s First Day With WWE
  Sunday night the son of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, Dewey Foley, posted an Instagram photo and message confirming Monday was his first day on the job with WWE: 
  Tomorrow I start a new chapter in my life. In my life so far, I’ve won a whole bunch and I’ve lost a lot too. Some people believed in me while others thought I wasn’t worth a thing; that I would amount to garbage. But through it all, I remained myself. I became a drifte
  
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• 1/7 Edition Of NXT Rewind: Talking Bullet Club-NXT Rumors, Best Of NXT 2015, Year End Awards, More

  07-01-2016 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rewind!
  Each episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen & Chris Brooks. They chat about the news of the week out of WWE NXT and give their match by match recap and review of the latest episode!
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our great audio FOR FREE
  You can listen to this weeks episode of NXT Rewind live in the embedded player below:NXT Rewind hosts Jonathan Jansen & Ch
  
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• Itami Comments On NJPW-WWE Rumors, The Bellas Post Behind The Scenes GMA Photos, Xavier Woods Shows Off UpUpDownDown Trophy

  07-01-2016 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Hideo Itami Comments On NJPW Wrestlers To WWE Rumors
  WWE NXT & former NJPW Superstar Hideo Itami had the following to say on Twitter in regards to the rumors going around about the four NJPW talent headed to the WWE:Extremely interesting. https://t.co/Ej8Unq6wLv
  — Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) January 6, 2016
  The Bellas Post GMA Photos
  As noted earlier today WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and The Bella Twins were guests this morning on G
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura-WWE Update, Roman Reigns & The Bella Twins On Good Morning America (Video)

  07-01-2016 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shinsuke Nakamura-WWE Update
  Tokyo Sports is reporting that Shinsuke Nakamura is leaving NJPW some time later this month. As noted yesterday, Nakamura is announced for three matches that will stream on NJPW World at the end of January as part as NJPW’s FantasticaMania Tour.
  Related: Shinsuke Nakamura Announced For Three NJPW Shows This Month, RAW Viewership For This Past Monday
  It does still appear that Nakamura is leaving earlier than expected. It has still not been officially c
  
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• Dixie Carter: ‘WWE Is Trying To Raid Our Talent Roster!’, Talks POP TV, More

  07-01-2016 07:45
  
  The Associated Press spoke with Dixie Carter, Ethan Carter III and more about TNA’s debut on Pop TV. Check out the highlights:
  Carter on WWE signing their former talent: “We’ve always been criticized about taking WWE talent and I think it’s pretty interesting how the roles have been reversed. Our competitors, our competition have been after our talent.”
  Carter on James Storm returning to TNA: “A lot of times they come back. The grass isn’t always greener
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Confirms NJPW Departure – Details

  07-01-2016 07:40
  
  A new report adds some fuel to the fire that Shinsuke Nakamarua, AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows are leaving NJPW for WWE, Nakamura acknowledged in an interview with Tokyo Sports that he will leave NJPW at the end of the month.
  Nakamura was believed to be staying longer than the other three, who had given their notice, but this certainly suggests otherwise. There is still no confirmation at this time that they are signing with WWE but all indications are leading down that road.
  Accordin
  
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• **SPOILERS** – TNA iMPACT! Wrestling Results For Next Week

  07-01-2016 07:36
  
  Credit: Michael Trento & Prowrestling.netThere were roughly 500 fans in attendance.Rockstar Spud and Mahabali Shera defeated Aiden O’Shea and Grado. O’Shea is the repackaged Jay Bradley. This may have been a dark match…
  EC3 came out to cut a promo and spoke about doubters and how he proved them wrong. He said the only person who didn’t doubt him is Tyrus. EC3 mentioned that if Tyrus wants a match he can have one anytime. Tyrus started to talk, but EC3 cut him off. Je
  
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• Report – The Reason Why James Storm Turned Down WWE Offer

  07-01-2016 06:41
  
  As previously reported, James Storm is back full time with TNA. Many wondered what happened rumors that he would be signing with WWE, as he had worked some NXT tapings and did interviews for the WWE website.
  According to a report from Prowrestlingsheet.com, James Storm was reportedly offered a deal by WWE, which would have paid him less than $100,000 a year. The site goes on to say that TNA offered Storm a two-year deal, worth more than two times the WWE offer, as well as a portion of merchandis
  
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• Muscle & Fitness Looks At Vince McMahon’s Insane Workouts

  07-01-2016 06:35
  
  Muscle and Fitness has a new article looking at the workouts of Vince McMahon. He trains up to seven days a week and sometimes has two sessions a day if he knows he’ll miss one due to his schedule. He rotates through a split of chest, arms, legs, shoulders and back. He said his favorite body part to train is his back, which is also his strongest.
  After he finishes a body part, he switches to a CrossFit-themed workout of battling rope slams, sled drags, sledgehammer swings and sprints. He t
  
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• Brock Lesnar & Chris Jericho Advertised For WWE’s Fastlane PPV

  07-01-2016 06:04
  
  The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio is advertising Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho among its stars for WWE Fastlane. The arena’s official website currently has John Cena, Roman Reigns, Sheamus, Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose and the Wyatt Family advertised alongside Lesnar and Jericho, the latter of whom returned on RAW and the former of whom is coming back on Monday.
  WWE Fastlane takes place on February 21st and will air live on the WWE Network.
  100% DIRECT LINK (*PICS*): Hardcore Holly&
  
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• Behind-The-Scenes Natalya Photoshoot Pic, Cesaro/SmackDown Promo, Fulton/NXT

  07-01-2016 05:53
  
  – WWE has posted a new promo for SmackDown’s move to USA Network tomorrow featuring Cesaro:
  .@WWECesaro is ready for the move. Are you?Don't miss @WWE #SmackDown TOMORROW at 8/7c! https://t.co/NAtkVFDFZ9
  — USA Network (@USA_Network) January 6, 2016
  – WWE Diva Natalya posted a behind-the-scenes pic from a new Divas photo shoot on Twitter:
  Behind the scenes | San Antoniopic.twitter.com/efQ5yaVbVs
  — Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 6, 2016
  – WWE NXT’s Sawyer F
  
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• TNA TV Taping Results From 1/6; Matches Taped For Xplosion and One Night Only PPV *Spoilers*

  07-01-2016 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: ProWrestling.net 
  The following results are TNA TV taping results from tonight’s set of tapings in Bethlehem, PA. These matches will air on future airings of TNA Xplosion and One Night Only PPVs:
  Xplosion Taping
  1. Mike Bennett beat Mandrews. Up next, they are taping matches for One Night Only pay-per-views…
  One Night Only PPV Taping
  1. Eric Young beat Chris Melendez. 100 people or so have already left…
  2. Jessie Godderz beat Robbie E. Not good at all.
  3. Mr
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results For 1/6 *Spoilers*

  07-01-2016 05:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: ProWrestling.net 
  The following results are from tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Bethlehem, PA:
  1. Rockstar Spud and Mahabali Shera defeated Aiden O’Shea and Grado. This may have been a dark match
  EC3 came out to cut a promo and spoke about doubters and how he proved them wrong. He said the only person who didn’t doubt him is Tyrus. EC3 mentioned that if Tyrus wants a match he can have one anytime. Tyrus started to talk, but EC3 cut him off. Jeff Hardy ca
  
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• Former Attitude Era Writer Ed Ferrara Reveals How He Would Book Roman Reigns, Who From NXT Has Big Money Potential

  07-01-2016 05:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new episode of the weekly audio podcast, “BS with CSR” is available. It’s hosted by CSRWrestling.com bloggers Blake Mitchamore and Shane Shoemaker. Ed Ferrara, former WWE attitude era creative writer, joined the show to reveal how he would book Roman Reigns and who from NXT has big potential. Here are some highlights:Q. How would you book the Royal Rumble now that Roman Reigns is defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the match?Ferrara: If I’m writing the s
  
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• Is James Storm Back With TNA Full-Time?, Jeff Hardy/TNA Update, & More

  07-01-2016 05:44
  
  – Following his return on iMPACT! Tuesday night, James Storm is said to be back with TNA full time.
  – The following matches have been confirmed for Friday’s TNA One Night Only: Live PPV…
  * Beer Money vs. Eric Young & Bram* Kurt Angle & Drew Galloway vs. The Wolves vs. Eli Drake & Jesse Godderz
  – The TNA Twitter account announced that Jeff Hardy opened tonight’s iMPACt! Wrestling taping. Hardy has been out with a torn PCL in his right knee. No word
  
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• 1/6 Edition of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion: Fans Talk Bullet Club-WWE Rumors, Monday Night RAW, Royal Rumble ’03 Review, More

  07-01-2016 05:11 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. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get all of our audio content FOR FREE
  Today’s show starts off with Nick & Ross opening up the phone lines
  
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• Dixie Carter Thanks The TNA Fans + TNA iMPACT! On POP TV Recap Video

  07-01-2016 05:08
  
  – Dixie Carter took to Twitter, thanking fans for feedback on the Pop TV debut:
  Thanks for all the great feedback on last nights @PopTV debut. If you missed it, make sure to watch. Very proud of this team! #ImpactOnPop
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 6, 2016
  Had such an amazing live show last night on @PopTV. So much more to come… #IMPACTonPOP
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 6, 2016
  – TNA posted the following “iMPACT! Breakdown” looking at Tuesday
  
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• WWE Looks At AJ Styles’ WWE Debut, CM Punk Praises The Young Bucks

  07-01-2016 04:36
  
  – WWE posted the following on Twitter, discussing the “debut of AJ Styles” 14 years ago in WWE…
  Remember when @AJStylesOrg made his @WWE debut 14 years ago?WATCH: https://t.co/JAsTP2acVl #Jakked #BulletClub pic.twitter.com/1Q7DgeUqNJ
  — WWE (@WWE) January 6, 2016
  – Former WWE and current UFC star CM Punk randomly decided to show the Young Bucks some love on Twitter today, posting:
  Respect the Young Bucks.
  — Coach (@CMPunk) January 6, 2016
  100% DIRECT LIN
  
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• Report – Another ‘Bullet Club’ Member Leaving NJPW?

  07-01-2016 04:27
  
  Another member of the Bullet Club could be leaving NJPW. Pro Wrestling Sheets reports that Bad Luck Fale is renegotiating his contract with New Japan and is looking to make changes that many not be agreeable to New Japan.
  As previously reported, New Japan’s contract policy is for one-year contracts. His contract is up at the end of the month so it’s unlikely he’s had any opportunity to negotiate with other companies. If he leaves, he would join AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kar
  
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