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• NJPW Star Rumored to Be Heading to WWE Talent Reportedly Signs 2 Year Deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling

  08-01-2016 23:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, when the rumors began circulating that New Japan Pro Wrestling stars Shinsuke Nakamura, AJ Styles, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows were all headed to WWE, other names such as Rocky Romero and Bad Luck Fale were also reportedly in negotiations to leave NJPW for WWE.
  Romero was rumored to be heading to WWE for a trainer position, however Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com is reporting Romero has re-signed with New Japan for 2 more years.
  Sources close to the situation told Satin that Rome
  
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• 1/7 WWE Smackdown Viewership Info: How Did the Show Do for its USA Network Premiere?

  08-01-2016 23:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, last night’s edition of WWE Smackdown, which was the show’s debut on USA Network, averaged 2.757 million viewers.
  This week’s number is way up from the 1.658 million viewers Smackdown aired on New Years Eve. This week’s number is also up from the Super Smackdown episode, which averaged 2.264 million viewers. The final episode of WWE Smackdown on Syfy in its regular time slot averaged 2.332 million viewers, so this week’s number i
  
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• WWE Posts Teaser for Brock Lesnar’s Road to WrestleMania 32, Hypes His Return on Raw Monday Night

  08-01-2016 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE.com has posted the following, teasing Brock Lesnar’s road to WrestleMania 32:Brock Lesnar never returns unless he means business, and as the WWE Universe prepares to begin The Road to WrestleMania, it’s clear that something — or someone — draws The Beast Incarnate to Raw this Monday.
  Perhaps there is symbolic importance to Lesnar’s appearance in New Orleans, the very city in which he conquered The Undertaker’s iconic Streak at WrestleMania 30. Or perhaps L
  
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• TUNE IN: Freelance Wrestling’s Fresh Poison Live Streaming On WZ Tonight FOR FREE Starting At 10 pm CST

  08-01-2016 22:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight at 10 pm CST Freelance Wrestling presents it’s latest raucous event Fresh Poison.
  If you are in the Chicago area and have yet to purchase tickets please click HERE.
  Doors for the event open at 9 pm and a pre-show party and year end awards show will begin at 9:15 pm. Tonight’s preshow party is hosted by WrestleZone Radio’s Nick Hausman and will feature appearances from a variety of Chicago area pro wrestling personalities.
  If you are not in the Chicago area and want to
  
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• The Updated WWE NXT Touring Schedule – Dates & Locations Announced

  08-01-2016 22:41
  
  The Updated WWE NXT Touring Schedule – Dates & Locations Announced
  Here is the extended touring schedule for NXT in February…
  * Thursday February 4 in Memphis, TN at Minglewood Hall.
  * Friday February 5 in Nashville, TN at the War Memorial Auditorium.
  * Saturday February 6 in Indianapolis, Indiana at The Egyptian Room of The Old National Centre.
  * Thursday February 18 in Upper Darby, PA at The Tower Theater.
  * Friday February 19 in Asbury Park, NJ at the Boardwalk Hall.
  * Saturd
  
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• Former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferrara Talks Mr. McMahon’s Return To WWE TV, Dewey Foley’s First Day On The Job With WWE’s Writing Staff, More

  08-01-2016 22:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Yesterday Former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferrara joined WrestleZone Daily as a featured guest. Ed’s interview is presented by WrestleZone’s official Pro Wrestling Tees Store!
  During he appearance Ed chatted candidly about:
   Seeing Vince McMahon back on WWE TV in a main storyline at seventy years old
  The rumors about a possible Bullet Club invasion of WWE
  What John Cena going out with injury could mean for WrestleMania plans
  Dewey Foley’s first
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs On The NJPW Superstars ‘Jumping Ship’ To WWE Rumors

  08-01-2016 22:14
  
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, here are the highlights…
  On WWE Signing NJPW Talents: “The signing of the four NJPW wrestlers, including Bullet Club members, is essentially a done deal as in ‘agreed on the terms in principle’ type of thing. The key to this matter now is how will WWE introduce these men as how they are initially presented will go miles into how they are perceived by the fans.”
  His Thoughts on Shinsuke Nakamura: “Shinsuke Nakamura is a hu
  
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• A Preview For Next Week’s TNA iMPACT! Wrestling Broadcast

  08-01-2016 21:14
  
  Here is the lineup and video preview for next week’s edition of TNA iMPACT! Wrestling…
  * Jeff Hardy in Action* Aiden O’Shea and Grado vs. Rockstar Spud and Mahabali Shera* Street Fight: Awesome Kong and Jade vs. Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne* KOTM Title Match: Champion Bobby Roode vs. Eric Young* The Wolves and Tigre Uno vs. Jessie Godderz, DJ Z, and Eli Drake* Kurt Angle vs. Drew Galloway100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): A Top TNA Knockout Gives Birth To New Baby! **VIEW THE HOT MOMM
  
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• Lucha Underground Teases A Cage Match For Their Weekend TV Tapings

  08-01-2016 21:08
  
  Co-Executive Producer Chris DeJoseph posted the following on Twitter, teasing a cage match for the weekend Lucha Underground tapings…
  The Aztec Gods delivered this bad boy yesterday. Think we should try it out sometime this weekend? #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/jgpwPIa7On
  — Chris DJ DeJoseph (@chrisdejoseph) January 8, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Maryse Studio Modeling In Neon! OMFG! MUST-SEE NOW!!!
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• 1/8 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Tons Of Bullet Club-WWE News, Cena’s Return Timeline, Possible Dudley Boyz Split, Apter Talks Kaufman, More

  08-01-2016 21:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Midway through today’s show WrestleZone Radio regular Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) joined the show to discuss:
  His recent trip to the TNA Impact Wrestling-POP TV tapings
  Watching the first episode taping from the stands
  Being granted backstage access for the second day of tapings
  Interviewing many of the TNA talent backstage
  What the feel i
  
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• Finn Balor Speaks Out on Rumors of NJPW Stars to WWE, What it Would Mean for WWE If They Do Sign, Could the Bullet Club Arrive on Raw?

  08-01-2016 20:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor recently spoke with WWE.com and below are some interview highlights:Can he provide any insight on the rumors of top NJPW stars to WWE?:FINN BÁLOR: I think I was more excited than anyone to read the news about what’s been going on. I have had the guys at Bullet Club, especially Karl Anderson, who’s my best friend outside the ring, give me a couple nuggets of information that leads me to be very confident about the future at NXT and WWE. For me, I thi
  
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• Brock Lesnar In The Royal Rumble Match?, Santana Garrett’s NXT Debut (Pics)

  08-01-2016 20:12
  
  – A local TV spot for the Royal Rumble advertised Brock Lesnar as being in the Rumble itself. Lesnar makes his return to RAW on Monday and may throw his hat into the ring for the Rumble match then.
  – Here are some photos of former TNA Knockout Santana Garrett at Thursday’s WWE NXT tapings. Santana faced off with Asuka for the February 3rd episode:
  A wild @SantanaGarrett_ appears! #NXTFSLive pic.twitter.com/FqHuHDxVV1
  — JJ Williams (@Manic_Pineapple) January 8, 2016
  100% D
  
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• Ophir Bernstein joins Brown coaching staff as Assistant Coach

  08-01-2016 20:06
  
  NCAA All-American Bernstein is the all-time wins leader in Brown history
  
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• Moyer, Flair and Keller among guests on Takedown Radio Jan. 9

  08-01-2016 19:56
  
  Listen to Takedown Radio this Saturday at 9 a.m. (CT)
  
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• Jerry Lawler Turns Heel On SmackDown?, + SD! ‘Backstage Fallout’ Videos

  08-01-2016 19:50
  
  – Jerry Lawler took a heel-esque attitude during commentary for Thursday night’s SmackDown opposite new announce Mauro Ranallo. Lawler then retweeted several messages of support for the change in attitude, which is the first time he’s worked heel in a decade or so:
  @JerryLawler is the absolute greatest heel WWE has to offer! Smackdown is worth watching with the heel King!!!
  — RYAN ♑️ DUNN (@DunnRyanJ) January 8, 2016
  @JerryLawler Heel turn is #BestForBusiness
  
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• 1/8 Edition of “WTTV News”: John Cena Injured, WrestleMania Plans Changing, NJPW – WWE Update, Big TNA Return Next Week, More

  08-01-2016 19:48 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 offers an update on the WWE’s talent raid of New Japan Pro-Wrestling,
  
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• Roman Reigns Discusses WWE’s Brand Split, SD! To The USA Network, More

  08-01-2016 19:34
  
  The Big Story AP recently interviewed WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, who was promoting Smackdown’s move to USA Network this week. In the interview, Reigns advocated the return of the WWE brand extension. Below are some highlights.
  Reigns on the move for SmackDown to USA: “I wish I could say (USA) makes a huge difference and it’s a super positive move and everyone’s so pumped about it. But as a competitor, all I need is the ropes and hopefully people show up
  
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• Jake “The Snake” Roberts Says He Wants to Mentor Johnny Manziel, Feels Manziel is Going Down a Similar Path He Went Down, Offers Him Help

  08-01-2016 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts recently spoke with Aaron Oster of Rolling Stone and the Baltimore Sun on the Jobbing Out podcast to promote the iTunes release of Roberts’ documentary The Resurrection of Jake the Snake.
  During the show, Roberts turned his attention to Johnny Manziel, who Roberts thinks is going down a path like his.“I’m trying to get a hold of Johnny Manziel and I’m going to tell that boy, ‘You need to get on antabuse.&rs
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Says NJPW Stars to WWE is Essentially “a Done Deal”, Thoughts on Nakamura in WWE, Could a Balor Club Happen in WWE?, More

  08-01-2016 18:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights.
  As a reminder, you can purchase tickets for Jim Ross’ RINGSIDE show Wrestlemania weekend over at Ticketmaster:“The signing of the four NJPW wrestlers, including Bullet Club members, is essentially a done deal as in ‘agreed on the terms in principle’ type of thing. The key to this matter now is how will WWE introduce these men as how they are initially presented will go miles into how t
  
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• Johnny Gargano Returns to WWE NXT, Video Preview for Next Week’s Impact Wrestling, Tyrus Talks Lashley, Another TNA Taping Tonight

  08-01-2016 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Johnny Gargano Returns to WWE NXT
  Top indy star Johnny Gargano, who has appeared in WWE NXT before, worked last night’s NXT TV tapings and will face Samoa Joe in the main event of January 20th’s NXT episode.
  TNA Taping Tonight
  TNA will be taping more episodes of Impact Wrestling, as well as more One Night Only PPV events, tonight in Bethlehem, PA. Be sure to join us for results from tonight’s TNA One Night Only: Live! PPV as well as for spoiler results from tonight&rs
  
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• Sean Waltman Discusses His Match With Owen Hart At The 1994 KOTR PPV

  08-01-2016 18:23
  
  Sean Waltman spoke with WrestleTalk TV for a new interview and talked about his match with Owen Hart at King of the Ring ’94. Check out the highlights:
  On getting praised by Bret Hart: “It was dark and I couldn’t see, and I was selling the three piledrivers Jeff Jarrett gave me after I beat him earlier in the night. It was like ‘here’s what you have to work with time-wise.’ When we came back through the curtain Bret said it was the best match he’d seen u
  
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• Advertised Card for Tonight’s TNA One Night Only: Live! PPV; 6 Bouts, Mike Bennett In-Action, Angle and Galloway Team Up and More

  08-01-2016 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA is advertising the following matches for tonight’s TNA One Night Only: Live! PPV:
  TNA Tag Team Title Match:
  -Jessie Godderz and Eli Drake vs. Kurt Angle and Drew Galloway vs. The Wolves
  #1 Contenders Gauntlet Match:
  -The Beautiful People and The Dollhouse
  -Bobby Lashley vs. Tyrus
  -Mahabali Shera vs. Aiden O’Shea
  -James Storm and Bobby Roode vs. Eric Young and Bram
  -Mike Bennett with Maria Kanellis vs. Robbie E
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• VIDEO: James Storm Reveals Why He Returned To TNA Wrestling, More

  08-01-2016 18:14
  
  We just posted this BRAND NEW photo of Stephanie McMahon on the beach in a bikini during a recent vacation. If you’re interested, you can clickhere to view the photo. This is a very rare photo as Stephanie is rarely photographed in a bikini.
  James Storm spoke with Bill Apter for a new interview discussing his TNA return and more. Check out the video and highlights:
  On why he returned to TNA: “You know to me I got unfinished business to do and basically to support my family. Thats wha
  
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• Natalya Reveals Why She Has Been Off WWE TV For Several Months, Smackdown USA Debut Fails to Crack Nielsen Twitter Top 5

  08-01-2016 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Smackdown USA Debut Fails to Crack Nielsen Twitter Top 5
  It’s worth noting that the USA Network debut of WWE Smackdown, which aired last night, did not make Nielsen’s Twitter TV ratings, which ranks the top 5 shows. Smackdown usually makes the list in the number 3 or 4 spot.
  Natalya Reveals Why She Has Been Off WWE TV For Several Months
  Following a budding rivalry between her and Team BAD back in November, WWE Diva Natalya was inexplicably pulled from TV and has not been seen since.
  
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• Rumor Killer on Diva Injury, Update on Sasha Banks’ Status, Lesnar In-Action Tonight, AJ Styles Listed as Rumble Participant on Betting Site

  08-01-2016 18:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AJ Styles Listed as Royal Rumble Participant on Betting Site
  For what it’s worth, PaddyPower.com has posted early betting lines for this year’s WWE Royal Rumble match, and AJ Styles is listed as a match participant. The site also lists Donald Trump and Wayne Rooney as participants in the match (so it’s purely speculative) as well as Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson, Daniel Bryan and Doc Gallows.
  Roman Reigns and are the current match favorites at 17/10 odds.
  Rumor Killer on Div
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown “New Network, New Expectations”

  08-01-2016 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kalisto defeated Alberto Del Rio
  Smackdown starts with some John Cena calling out Alberto Del Rio and wanting a title match. Del Rio does not give it to him and ends up getting a match against Kalisto. Del Rio connects with a running dropkick, followed by a suplex and then sends Kalisto into the corner. He connects with a big boot and is really in control. More kicking and attacking of the ribs as Kalisto looks hurt. He fires back with a Springboard corkscrew, but his offense is cut short. Del R
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Tons Of Backstage Bullet Club-WWE News, Cena’s Surgery & Recovery Time, A Possible Dudley Boyz Split, More

  08-01-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone’s Pro Wrestling Tees Store presents… WrestleZone Daily live on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Friday means that we OPEN THE CALL LINES!!!
  The call-in number is (646) 716-5344
  Nick & Kevin are encouraging fans to call in with their thoughts on:
  The Bullet Club-WWE Rumor
  
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• When AJ Styles & Bullet Club Will Debut In WWE?, Does Styles Ever Win A WWE World Title (Read & Watch)

  08-01-2016 17:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Chair Shot Reality segment talks about the hot topic of AJ Styles and other New Japan Pro Wrestling stars coming to WWE. Here’s some quotes from the conversation on when AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson could debut:Josh Isenberg:
  What could potential happen, if you want to use that Bullet Club motto, they could have same impact as Nexus. Attack a really high profile superstar and make an impact on the first day. Yeah, we know AJ Styles, we know Doc Gallows,
  
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• Top 10 Smackdown Moments (Video), Sin Cara Teases Del Rio Rematch, East Coast NXT Road Trip Tickets On-Sale

  08-01-2016 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top 10 Smackdown Moments
  WWE has released the following video to their official Youtube channel taking a look at the Top 10 Smackdown Moments from last night:Sin Cara Teases Rematch With Del Rio
  As seen on last night’s debut episode of Smackdown on USA Kalisto picked up a non-title win over US Champion Alberto Del Rio. Following that loss Del Rio posted the following to Twitter:A fluke victory little man. @KalistoWWE Don’t get used to it amiguito…it won’t happen again. #
  
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• Update: John Cena’s Shoulder Surgery Yesterday A Success; WWE.com Posts Several Graphic Photos

  08-01-2016 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE’s Twitter account & WWE.com have confirmed that WWE Superstar John Cena underwent successful shoulder surgery yesterday:INJURY UPDATE: @JohnCena undergoes successful shoulder surgery yesterday: https://t.co/RT749JjjAi #GetWellSoonJohn pic.twitter.com/6ytbT5vGeB
  — WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2016WWE.com has a fairly extensive and very graphic photo gallery from John’s surgery. It is not for the squeamish. You can view the photos HERE.
  Watch this video below for more talk
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Your Calls, Kevin Kellam & Bill Apter

  08-01-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today at Noon EST, WrestleZone’s Pro Wrestling Tees Store presents… WrestleZone Daily live on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Friday means that we OPEN THE CALL LINES!!!
  The call-in number is (646) 716-5344
  Nick & Kevin are encouraging fans to call in with their thoughts on:
  The Bullet Club-WWE Rumors
  How John Cena&rsquo
  
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• Vince McMahon Congratulates The Rock On People’s Choice Award Win, Rey Mysterio v AJ Styles Update

  08-01-2016 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Vince McMahon Congratulates The Rock On People’s Choice Award Win
  WWE Chairman of the Board Vince McMahon took to Twitter this morning to congratulate Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on his People’s Choice Award win:Congratulations to the People’s Champ @TheRock on his People’s Choice Award pic.twitter.com/jetBKxJYNT
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) January 8, 2016AJ Styles vs Rey Mysterio Still Going On As Advertised
  5 Star Wrestling in Sheffield, England has
  
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• Stardust Taunts Stephen Amell, Mick Foley Tells Cena To Get Well, The Rock Promotes Two New Projects

  08-01-2016 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Stardust Taunts Stephen Amell
  WWE Superstar Stardust and Stephen Amell continue to feud on Twitter. Here’s an exchange between the two with Stardust threatening to melt Stephen Amell’s Slammy:.@amellywood oh Ollie. . .you d!$& pic.twitter.com/A6ahNXT0tL
  — Stardust (@StardustWWE) January 7, 2016.@StardustWWE if you melt my Slammy, be sure to melt it into a bat or something of the like.
  — Stephen Amell (@amellywood) January 7, 2016
  Mick Foley Tells Cena To Get Well
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• Chavo Guerrero Talks Rey Mysterio In Lucha Underground Season 2, Whether Konnan Is Involved, Why It’s Good To Be A Free Agent, More

  08-01-2016 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents this exclusive interview with current Lucha Underground Producer & Performer Chavo Guerrero. During the interview Chavo candidly talks about:
  What it took to make Season 2 of Lucha Underground happen on El Rey
  Rey Mysterio joining Lucha Underground
  Alberto Del Rio’s departure from Lucha Underground
  How the internet has affected how pro wrestling news gets out
  Whether or not Joey Ryan will be a part of Lucha Underground Season 2
  If Konnan will
  
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• Bill Apter Conducts “Baby Hardy’s” First Interview (Video), Mysterio – AAA Hype Video features WCW Song, Former Knockout at NXT Tapings

  08-01-2016 06:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bill Apter Conducts “Baby Hardy’s” First Interview
  Bill Apter of WZ and 1Wrestling.com was backstage this week at the Impact Wrestling TV tapings and conducted the first ever interview with Matt Hardy’s newborn baby. You can watch the funny interview segment in full in the video player below:Mysterio – AAA Hype Video features WCW Song
  AAA has released the following new Rey Mysterio hype video, which features a rap song that Mysterio released in back during his
  
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• Why John Cena’s Injury Should Signal a Change For WWE, Who Should Be Pushed?

  08-01-2016 06:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  My Friday Pittsburgh Tribune-Review column looks at John Cena injured and who should be pushed because of it. Here’s an excerpt:
  Some say 40 is the new 30. Try telling that to John Cena, who is having surgery for a torn rotator cuff and will miss WrestleMania 32.
  Cena, 38, has carried the heaviest workload for WWE in the past 10 years, and it’s starting to take its toll. We’ve seen Cena sidelined several times in the past 12 months for injuries stemming from a broken nose to an
  
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• Complete TNA One Night Only PPV and Xplosion TV Taping Results from 1/7 *Spoilers*

  08-01-2016 06:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, TNA taped Xplosion and One Night Only PPV events from the Sands Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Results are courtesy of TNAsylum.com:
  Xplosion
  * Mahabali Shera defeated Jessie Godderz.
  * Eli Drake defeated Robbie E.
  * Jade defeated Madison Rayne.
  * Mike Bennett defeated Mandrews.
  * Jade defeated Chelsea Green.
  The post Complete TNA One Night Only PPV and Xplosion TV Taping Results from 1/7 *Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Title Match and Big #1 Contenders Match Announced for WWE NXT TV Tapings During Royal Rumble Weekend *Spoilers*

  08-01-2016 06:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following tonight’s WWE NXT TV tapings, the following matches have been announced for the TV tapings on January 22nd at the CFE Arena in Orlando, FL:
  NXT Women’s Championship Match:
  -Bayley (c) vs Carmella
  Number One Contender Match for the NXT Championship:
  -Samoa Joe vs Sami Zayn
  The post Title Match and Big #1 Contenders Match Announced for WWE NXT TV Tapings During Royal Rumble Weekend *Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WWE SmackDown Results (01/07) – Intercontinental Title Match: Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose

  08-01-2016 06:14
  
  We begin this week’s show with a look back at what happened during the main event of Raw and the announcement that the Royal Rumble Match will be for the WWE Championship.We are in Laredo, Texas and your announcers are Byron Saxton, Jerry Lawler, and the debuting Mauro Ranallo.
  John Cena makes his way to the ring and he has something to say.
  Cena appears to be in a good mood tonight and so is the crowd in Laredo. John welcomes everyone to the first Smackdown of 2016. He mentions that the D
  
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• Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens – Intercontinental Title Match: SmackDown, January 7, 2015

  08-01-2016 06:09
  
  Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens – Intercontinental Title Match: SmackDown, January 7, 2015The post Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens – Intercontinental Title Match: SmackDown, January 7, 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Report: WWE Does More 50/50 TV Booking in 2015 Than Any Other Promotion, Stats on Top Star Win/Loss Records and More

  08-01-2016 06:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE once again had more 50/50 booking of talent on TV in 2015 than any other major wrestling promotion.
  50/50 booking is when a talent loses as much as he or she wins, and WWE decided to take this booking approach again this year despite the fact that stars might be perceived as average because they lose as often as they win.
  Wrestling Observer Newsletter correspondent Chris Siggia compiled the following WWE TV 50/50 booking stats:
  -World Champions did 12 job
  
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• Just like John Cena says … : SmackDown Fallout, January 7, 2016

  08-01-2016 06:08
  
  Just like John Cena says … : SmackDown Fallout, January 7, 2016The post Just like John Cena says … : SmackDown Fallout, January 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 30 years in the making for Mauro Ranallo: SmackDown Fallout, January 7, 2016

  08-01-2016 06:05
  
  30 years in the making for Mauro Ranallo: SmackDown Fallout, January 7, 2016The post 30 years in the making for Mauro Ranallo: SmackDown Fallout, January 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Dolph Ziggler, Neville, Goldust & R-Truth vs. The New Day & The Miz: SmackDown, January 7, 2016

  08-01-2016 06:04
  
  Dolph Ziggler, Neville, Goldust & R-Truth vs. The New Day & The Miz: SmackDown, January 7, 2016The post Dolph Ziggler, Neville, Goldust & R-Truth vs. The New Day & The Miz: SmackDown, January 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The “Miz TV” Royal Rumble Special comes to USA Network: SmackDown, January 7, 2016

  08-01-2016 06:03
  
  The “Miz TV” Royal Rumble Special comes to USA Network: SmackDown, January 7, 2016The post The “Miz TV” Royal Rumble Special comes to USA Network: SmackDown, January 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage News On Why WWE Wants To Sign Shinsuke Nakamura

  08-01-2016 06:03
  
  According to a Twitter post by MLW.com, there are some more rumors going around regarding Shinsuke Nakamura’s possible signing with the WWE. MLW Radio first reported that AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson all gave their notices to NJPW and might be bound for WWE.
  Per the tweet, WWE’s hope is for NJPW star Shinsuke Nakamura to become the face of the WWE Network in Japan. The service recently launched in Japan earlier this week on January 5.
  Internal plans ar
  
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• Kalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, January 7, 2016

  08-01-2016 06:01
  
  Kalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, January 7, 2016The post Kalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, January 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Zack Ryder’s Western Wear challenge: Eden’s Style

  08-01-2016 06:00
  
  Zack Ryder’s Western Wear challenge: Eden’s StyleThe post Zack Ryder’s Western Wear challenge: Eden’s Style appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena kicks off the first SmackDown on USA Network: SmackDown, January 7, 2016

  08-01-2016 05:59
  
  John Cena kicks off the first SmackDown on USA Network: SmackDown, January 7, 2016The post John Cena kicks off the first SmackDown on USA Network: SmackDown, January 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• James Storm Reveals Why He Chose to Sign with TNA & Not NXT, Talks Fans Criticizing His Decision, Praises HHH, Is the Door Open for a WWE Return?

  08-01-2016 05:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Returning TNA star James Storm recently spoke with Bill Apter for WZ and 1Wrestling.com, to talk Storm’s return to TNA Impact Wrestling, and below are some interview highlights:
  On why he returned to TNA vs other promotions:“You know to me I got unfinished business to do and basically to support my family. Thats what it came down to. I was in contract negotiations with different people and what it all boiled down to Impact Wrestling gave me the best offer.”On people criticizing
  
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