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• **SPOILER** Potential WWE Hall Of Fame Inductees Leaked

  21-01-2016 23:50
  
  According to WhatCulture, the following superstars below are expecting induction into the WWE Hall of Fame for this year. The unknown source is said to be someone working within the WWE.
  - Current broadcaster and Texas native JBL was a rumored inductee longtime partner Ron Simmons going in during the 2012 ceremony.- Former WWE Women’s Champion Jacqueline is also rumored, she is from Dallas, the home of WrestleMania 32.
  - The Freebirds appear to be headed for a WWE Hall of Fame induction. T
  
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• “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan Talks If Fans Are Ready To Forgive Hogan, Befriending Roddy Piper, Will He Be In The Royal Rumble This Sunday?, More

  21-01-2016 23:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio is proud present this exclusive interview with WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan. Jim’s interview is to promote his upcoming appearance for Legends of Wrestling this Saturday in Miami, Fl.
  Related: WrestleZone Radio Now Available On Stitcher; Subscribe For Free & Listen To Full Archives Now
  You can find the full audio from the interview as well as some transcribed quotes from it below:On whether he thinks the fans, fellow wrestlers and WWE
  
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• Cesaro Talks Injury Status, Who Might Win The Royal Rumble, Would He Want To Be A ‘Heyman Guy’ Again?

  21-01-2016 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Superstar Cesaro recently spoke with Planeta Wrestling and NEOX TV of  Spain while doing some promotional work for WWE. Cesaro talks about his injury status, the success of the ‘Cesaro Section’ and why it’s meaningful, being a Paul Heyman ‘guy’ again, and much more. You can read a few transcribed highlights below, as well as listen to the full interview in the player below: 
  What does he think of the ‘Cesaro Section’ catching on w
  
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• WWE Comments On Cena’s Recent AJ Styles Tweet, S&P Dow Jones Indices Selects WWE

  21-01-2016 22:55
  
  As noted, John Cena posted a caption-less Aj Styles picture yesterday morning and the WWE’s website wrote the following in response:
  “John Cena’s latest Instagram post has the WWE Universe buzzing. The 15-time World Champion posted a picture of AJ Styles on his Instagram account early Wednesday morning, fueling speculation about Styles’ WWE status. Cena is known for posting off-kilter pictures on his Instagram, the significance of which isn’t always apparent, but do
  
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• Roman Reigns On Sunday’s Royal Rumble, Injuries Creating Opportunities, Vince McMahon, More

  21-01-2016 22:45
  
  WWE Superstar and World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns recently spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine to promote Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The following highlights are below, click here for the full interview:
  Being ready for Sunday’s PPV:
  “If there is a match I’m prepared for experience-wise, it’s the Rumble. The battle-royal-style match has been good to me. In the past two years, I have collectively been in there an hour or so, if not mor
  
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• AJ Styles WWE Debut Update & Final ROH Appearance

  21-01-2016 22:44
  
  According to PWInsider.com the “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles is scheduled to be at Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view in Orlando, Florida, Monday’s RAW in Miami, Florida and Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings in Tampa, Florida.
  Styles is confirmed for his final few independent appearances, as he recently wrapped up business with Revolution Pro Wrestling in the U.K., as he dropped the title last weekend before teasing a possible Royal Rumble appearance.There have been reports
  
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• Total Divas Season 5 Premiere Hits Over 1 Million Viewers, Total Divas Bonus Clips (Video)

  21-01-2016 22:38
  
  WWE’s Total Divas averaged 1.115 million viewers for the premiere episode of the fifth season, making it the #9 ranked show on cable for the night of January 19th, 2016.
  The season 5 premier viewership was up 14% from the season 4 premiere, which drew 975,000 viewers on July 7, 2015. It’s down 7% from 2013′s season 3 premiere, which drew 1.2 million viewers.
  Total Divas airs Tuesday nights on the E! Network. The show has been on E! since it debut back in July of 2013. Here are
  
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• More Details On Jim Ross’ Negotiations With AXS TV, Did NJPW Play Any Role In Talks?

  21-01-2016 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Jim Ross was in talks with AXS TV for a commentary deal since November. 
  Ross’ new deal was first reported by Mister Saint Laurent and Kevin Sullivan of MLW on their podcast, but it was only finalized this past Tuesday. As noted, the contract is only with AXS, not New Japan Pro Wrestling. 
  Read More: The Latest On Jim Ross’ Deal With NJPW & AXS TV
  It was said that Ross was the leading candidate to replace Ma
  
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• Cesaro On Who Wins The Royal Rumble, Shoulder Surgery Recovery, His Dream Opponent, More

  21-01-2016 22:32
  
  WWE Superstar Cesaro recently spoke with PlanetaWrestling.com about his current condition, shoulder surgery recovery, his WWE return and more. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On the Cesaro Section:
  “I think it’s awesome, I’m very happy and very grateful because it is something that the fans started, and I feel I am part of it and we are in this together.”
  On his pick to win the Royal Rumble this Sunday and who he thinks will steal the show at Wrestlem
  
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• AJ Styles Teases Royal Rumble 2016 Appearance (Full)

  21-01-2016 22:17
  
  AJ Styles Teases Royal Rumble 2016 Appearance (Full)The post AJ Styles Teases Royal Rumble 2016 Appearance (Full) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Rock Endorses Lucha Underground On Twitter

  21-01-2016 22:11
  
  WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently provided a great endorsement for a great wrestling product that is continuing its’ efforts to establish itself with the upcoming second season of their show on the El Rey Network.
  Pro wrestler Ricochet recently asked The Rock about season two of Lucha Underground, which debuts on the aforementioned El Rey Network next Wednesday, January 27th, and “The Great One” responded by referring to the product as “cool and
  
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• VIDEO: Ronda Rousey Disses WWE in New Saturday Night Live Promo Video

  21-01-2016 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  UFC fighter Ronda Rousey will be hosting this Saturday’s episode of “Saturday Night Live”, and below is a promo video for her appearance.
  In the video, Rousey slams SNL cast member Beck Bennett and takes a shot at WWE by saying, “you know I’m a UFC fighter, not WWE. We actually fight and don’t wear costumes.”The post VIDEO: Ronda Rousey Disses WWE in New Saturday Night Live Promo Video appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Daniel Bryan Recently Cleared By UCLA Specialist

  21-01-2016 22:04
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Daniel Bryan recently underwent a battery of tests by the UCLA doctor to determine if he was fit to wrestle again, and was told he could.
  Bryan, who is rumored to be meeting with WWE Dr. Joseph Maroon this week to find out what his future has in store for him, insists that he is ready to return to action as soon as WWE allows him to, if they ever do.
  The leader of the “Yes! Movement” tweeted the following earlier this week in response to
  
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• TNA Wrestling — IMPACT UK Tour Interviews

  21-01-2016 22:00
  
  IMPACT UK Tour InterviewsThe post TNA Wrestling — IMPACT UK Tour Interviews appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Prince Puma Talks Lucha Underground Season Two, Mysterio Joining the Show, Praises Top NXT Star, Talks WWE Not Pushing Cesaro

  21-01-2016 21:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former Lucha Underground Champion Prince Puma recently appeared on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show to promote Season 2 of Lucha Underground. Puma, aka Ricochet, had some great stories to share about competing against many wrestlers in the indies who are now popular in the WWE and ROH, wrestling at Wrestle Kingdom 10, and becoming a star in Lucha Underground. Below are some interview highlights:
  His rivalry with Cesaro in the indies:It was wild. He was like throwing me all over the place, especi
  
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• AJ Styles Talks Missing His Chance to Work With WCW Before it Closed in 2001, WWE Possibilities, Responds to John Cena’s Instagram Photo

  21-01-2016 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: YouTube.com
  Ryan Carse of The Tag Rope recently spoke with AJ Styles while he was on tour with 5 Star Wrestling last week in the UK. The full interview can be found at this link, and below are some interview highlights:On missing out on his chance at the big-time with WCW closing in 2001:“It was a little depressing, not only that [WCW] went out of business, but the fact that WWE did not pick me up. But in retrospect, it was th
  
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• NJPW Tells ProWrestlingTees to Stop Making Shinsuke Nakamura Shirts, WWE Looks Back at First Rumble Winner, Total Divas Bonus Clips

  21-01-2016 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NJPW Tells ProWrestlingTees to Stop Making Shinsuke Nakamura Shirts
  Sources have reportedly informed Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com that NJPW told Pro Wrestling Tees to stop printing any new Shinsuke Nakamura t-shirts after January 31st, because that’s when NJPW’s contract with him officially ends.
  WWE Looks Back at First Royal Rumble Winner
  WWE has released the latest “This Week in WWE History” featuring a look back at the very f
  
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• Sami Zayn Talks His Future in WWE NXT, How He Has Changed While Out of Action, Leaving a Legacy and More

  21-01-2016 20:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Sami Zayn was recently interviewed by WWE.com and below are some highlights:
  WWE.COM: What’s the difference between present-day Sami Zayn and Sami Zayn before the injury?ZAYN: Well, besides the fact that my head is shaved now and I wear a jacket to the ring, it’s mostly mental. The way I approach things is a little different now. When you are on the sidelines and you get that new perspective, which is what happened to me, it changed
  
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• 1/21 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking AJ Styles’ Imminent WWE Debut, Brock v Braun at WM32?, The Latest Daniel Bryan Update, Taker’s Status, More

  21-01-2016 20:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily was live today at Noon ESTon WrestleZone Radio!
  Announcement: WrestleZone Radio Now Available On Stitcher
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Joe Dombrowski as the co-host.
  It also includes clips from WrestleZone Radio’s recent interviews with WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and unreleased interview with “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan. The clips feature Jim Ross talking about his pro wrestling broad
  
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• ROH Cancels Weekend Live Event Due To A Major Snowstorm – Details

  21-01-2016 19:19
  
  UPDATE: ROH sent out the following confirmation today…
  LATE BREAKING NEWS REGARDING ASHEVILLE EVENT
  With a major winter storm approaching, Ring of Honor (ROH) officials have decided to cancel Friday night’s “Winter Warriors” Tour event in Fletcher, NC at the WNC Ag Center.
  Due to severe weather concerns, the decision to cancel Friday’s event was made for the safety of the fans, Ring of Honor stars and staff.
  All tickets will be refunded through Showclix in the next
  
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• Backstage Update – Has Tommaso Ciampa Signed With WWE?

  21-01-2016 18:43
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  Tommaso Ciampa has not signed a deal with WWE at this time.
  Ciampa worked last weekend’s NXT house show loop and has been used on NXT TV, but is still taking independent bookings.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): “Selfie” Of Cameron In A Bed!! – WHOA!!!
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• Mike Bennett Reddit AMA Recap – ‘The Miracle’ Character, TNA Debut, ROH/TNA, More

  21-01-2016 18:38
  
  Here are some highlights from the Reddit AMAs that Mike Bennett did yesterday promoting his TNA in-ring debut:
  On his reaction at the end of the Philly Street Fight in Ring of Honor: “I told myself I wasn’t going to cry, and then as I laid there, and I heard the fans, and todd Sinclair came over and told me he loved me and how proud of me he was, I just lost it. roh was my family, they all came to my wedding, and I was leaving my family for the last 6years. then the philly crowd was
  
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• Report: UCLA Doctor Clears Daniel Bryan to Return to the Ring

  21-01-2016 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: YouTube.com/WWEFanNation
  According to The Wrestling Observer, former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan has been cleared to return to the ring by a UCLA neurology specialist.
  The report notes Bryan recently underwent a battery of tests by a UCLA doctor to determine if he was fit to return to in-ring wrestling, and the doctor informed him he could.
  As noted, Bryan has been publicly insisting for awhile now that he is ready to return to the ring, but he has yet to receive me
  
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• WZ Ranker List & Wrestle Chat: Who Will Win the 2016 WWE Royal Rumble Match?

  21-01-2016 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to WZ’s Ranker list asking who you think is most likely to win the 2016 WWE Royal Rumble match!
  The following list contains match participants, some of them already confirmed, some simply possibilities, and if you think someone other than a listed name will win, tell us about it in the comment section below!
  You can vote on who you think will win (or will not win) by giving the name a thumbs up or thumbs down!
  WCW SuperstarsThe post WZ Ranker List & Wrestle Chat: Who Will Win t
  
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• 1/19 Total Divas Viewership Info: How Did the Season 5 Premiere Do?

  21-01-2016 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Total Divas, which was the season 5 premiere on the E! network, averaged 1.115 million viewers and ranked #9 for the night on cable.
  Comparatively, this week’s season premiere is up from the season 4 premiere, which averaged 975,000 viewers, but is down from the season 3 premiere, which averaged 1.2 million viewers.
  The post 1/19 Total Divas Viewership Info: How Did the Season 5 Premiere Do? appear
  
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• 1/19 TNA Impact Wrestling Viewership Info: How Week 3 on POP TV Do with a Last Man Standing Title Match?

  21-01-2016 17:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, which was week three for Impact on POP TV, averaged 321,000 viewers, which is up from last week’s 288,000 viewership average.
  This week’s show, which featured Matt Hardy defeating EC3 in a Last Man Standing match for the TNA Title, ranked #112 for the night on cable in the top 150.
  The post 1/19 TNA Impact Wrestling Viewership Info: How Week 3 on POP TV Do with a Last Man Standing Title Match? app
  
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• WWE Royal Rumble Entrant Number Stats: Which Are the Luckiest & Unluckiest Entrant Numbers?, Which Numbers Last Longest?, More

  21-01-2016 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thanks to WZ’s Marty Nolan for sending in the following:
  The nerds on the Paddy Power blog team have crunched the stats and found out which numbers you should look out for in the 2016 Royal Rumble match.
  London, 21st January: What is your lucky number? Seven tends to be a popular choice, as does 16, most normally pluck for a birthday of some sort. Everyone has a favourite number, but if you’re a WWE superstar with a ticket into the Royal Rumble next week, there’s only one numb
  
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• ROH Cancels Tonight’s Event Due to Weather, Final WWE Raw Rating Sees Increase, WrestleMania Reading Challenge Video

  21-01-2016 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Final WWE Raw Rating Sees Increase
  As noted, this week’s PPV go-home edition of WWE Raw averaged 3.496 million viewers, up from last week’s 3.323 million viewership average. The final rating for the show was a 2.45, also up from last week’s 2.36.
  ROH Cancels Tonight’s Event Due to Weather
  Ring of Honor has issued the following:LATE BREAKING NEWS REGARDING ASHEVILLE EVENT
  With a major winter storm approaching, Ring of Honor (ROH) officials have decided to cancel Frid
  
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• Handicap Match Main Event, Miz TV, Y2J and More on Smackdown Tonight, Becky Lynch Reveals Her Pro Wrestling Inspirations

  21-01-2016 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Preview
  WWE has taped the following matches for tonight’s edition of Smackdown:
  –Chris Jericho appears
  -Miz TV with Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose
  -The Usos and Dolph Ziggler vs. The New Day
  –Becky Lynch vs. Alicia Fox
  –Bray Wyatt vs. Ryback
  -Titus O’Neal vs. Stardust
  –Roman Reigns vs. Rusev, Sheamus, King Barrett and Alberto Del Rio
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Smackdown beginning tonight at 8pm E
  
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• Who Will Eliminate The Most Superstars In The 2016 Royal Rumble Match?, Sin Cara Gives Injury Update

  21-01-2016 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Who Will Eliminate The Most Superstars In The 2016 Royal Rumble Match?
  WWE.com currently has a poll up asking fans, “Who will eliminate the most Superstars in the 2016 Royal Rumble Match?” With 3590 votes cast here are the current results:
  29%- Roman Reigns
  44%- Brock Lesnar
  3%- Bray Wyatt
  1%- Big Show
  15%- Braun Strowman
  1%- Ryback
  1%- Chris Jericho
  1%- Sheamus
  1%- Dolph Ziggler
  3%- Other. Let us know who in the comments.
   
  To view the poll and cast your vote click HERE
  Sin Car
  
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• Videos: Undertaker Does 405 LB Deadlift, Randy Orton Featured On Latest WWE Behind The Theme

  21-01-2016 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Undertaker Does 405 Lb Deadlift
  Joe DeFranco of DeFrano’s Gym has posted the following video to Youtube showing WWE Superstar Undertaker deadlifting 405 lbs. Whether or not this has anything to do with an in-ring return for Undertaker is yet to be seen. It is good, of course, to see him healthy and in such good shape:In Mick Foley’s recent interview with WrestleZone Radio he questions whether or not Undertaker will even compete at WrestleMania 32. You can listen to his comments in th
  
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• Update on The New Day’s Royal Rumble Match Status, Bill Apter Talks to Former Ivan Koloff Student, Reigns Grants a Wish (Photo)

  21-01-2016 06:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on The New Day’s Royal Rumble Match Status
  The New Day confirmed during their sit down interview with Michael Cole this week that all three members of the group will be in the Royal Rumble match on Sunday night. They will also defend the Tag Team Titles the same night against The Usos.
  Reigns Grants a Wish
  Prior to WWE Raw this week, Roman Reigns granted a wish as seen in the photo below:#WWE Superstar @WWERomanReigns meets Isaac before #RAWColumbus @WWECo
  
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• Backstage Report – Backstage Heat On Tyler Breeze In WWE

  21-01-2016 05:56
  
  Tyler Breeze allegedly has backstage heat in the WWE after asking to leave a WWE TV taping early. He eventually did leave early and the news got to several WWE officials who didn’t know about his request and weren’t happy.
  This could be why Breeze hasn’t had a push lately, as the WWE feels that he just came up from NXT and is “disrespecting the company and the business” by requesting to leave a taping early. They may be “squashing him out” due to this, b
  
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• Monday’s WWE RAW Rating Rebounds Slightly – Details

  21-01-2016 05:51
  
  We just posted a smokin’ hot gallery showing WWE Diva Layla and her HOT booty in tight jeans, If you’re interested, you can click here to view the photos! Dayum!
  This week’s episode of RAW saw a bit of a rebound after slipping last week. Monday’s episode brought in 3.496 million viewers and a 1.22 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, up 5% and 3% respectively from the previous Monday’s 3.323 million and 1.18. The rating was the same as for the episode two weeks
  
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• A Jake Roberts Health Update, Royal Rumble Viewing Party, & More

  21-01-2016 05:47
  
  – We just posted a smokin’ hot gallery showing WWE Diva Layla and her HOT booty in tight jeans, If you’re interested, you can click here to view the photos! Dayum!
  – Jake Roberts took to Twitter to reveal that he is recovering well from his hip surgery several weeks back. Roberts posted:
  7weeks since hip replacement and workouts headed in right direction. Balance coming along slowly. Happy for all
  — JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) January 20, 2016
  – Mene Gene Oke
  
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• Ricky Steamboat Wished He Could Have Faced Shawn Michaels, More

  21-01-2016 05:42
  
  Ricky Steamboat spoke with the Roman Show for a new interview. Check out the highlights:
  On WWE Hall of Famers that sell their rings: “You have to look at the situation and the circumstance. I feel bad for the guys who ever it is unless they needed money,” he said. “A lot of guys as they get older their hips and their knees of course not being able to afford hospitalization and so on, but if they are selling to get money to go buy a car I find it disrespectful. People ask me wh
  
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• Report – TNA Restructuring Contracts To Control Outside Bookings

  21-01-2016 05:38
  
  TNA is trying to do some restructuring of their talent contracts in order to allow them to control outside bookings. The WON reports that new contracts are being offered to top-level talent that include guaranteed money instead of the per-appearance pay structure that has been common. One talent with a big push planned for this year was offered $60,000.
  The contracts would allow talent to work indy shows but would require promoters to go through TNA to book the televised talents. TNA told talent
  
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• Mike Bennett Discusses His TNA Debut, Wants To Feud With EC3, More

  21-01-2016 05:00
  
  Mike Bennett spoke with Ring Rust Radio for a new interview. Check out the audio and highlights below:
  On a feud with Ethan Carter III: “To me, this whole EC3 thing is exactly what TNA needs. They just bring in a free agent and they already have the guy that the company is based around – let’s take these two young guys that people seem to be buzzing about and let’s build this company around them. I’m ready to take this company and put it on my back. I feel like me a
  
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• Lucha Underground Season Two Notes; Which Talents Have Surprised People During Season Two?, Tommaso Ciampa / WWE Update

  21-01-2016 04:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Cage and Jack Evans have been nice surprises during season two tapings, as both have gotten a lot better this season and are over with the crowd. 
  Cage is considered to be an ‘ass kicking babyface’ and Evans is a cocky heel who thinks he’s a ninja. 
  As far as the season two finale show, the “Ultima Lucha Dos” show, it will be taped on January 31st in Boyle Heights, CA. The top three matches w
  
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• Rumor – Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman Ar WrestleMania 32?

  21-01-2016 04:42
  
  Brock Lesnar may end up facing Braun Strowman in a singles match at WrestleMania 32. There has been a strong push within the company for that match, with the ending to RAW this week suggesting that creative may be moving that way for Lesnar’s WrestleMania opponent.
  Lesnar’s opponent has yet to be made obvious, and the Wyatts beating down Lesnar on RAW does certainly suggest a potential feud.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Very CANDID Shots Of Brie & Daniel Bryan! OMFG!!
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• Update – Daniel Bryan Not Getting Medical Testing This Week

  21-01-2016 04:37
  As it turns out, Daniel Bryan will not get medical testing this week as was previously speculated. A report from yesterday said that Bryan was heading to Pittsburgh where WWE Dr. Joseph Maroon is based out of, and speculated that he could be undergoing new WWE-sponsored testing to see if he could be cleared to return.
  The Wrestling Observer has shot down the news however, saying that Bryan has “no appointment with Maroon” and is only there to replace Seth Rollins at a a World of Whee
  
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• WWE Planning To Use Brock Lesnar On SmackDown To Increase Ratings

  21-01-2016 04:32
  
  Brock Lesnar’s recent rise in bookings for SmackDown tapings is a result of the show’s move to USA Network. WWE plans to use Lesnar in the next few months in order to strengthen the show’s profile now that it’s on a bigger network.
  Lesnar is currently advertised for the February 16th taping in Ontario, California as well as the March 22nd taping in Boston, Massachusetts.
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• The Very Latest On Daniel Bryan’s Health And Return, Was Rusev Really Injured Last Week?

  21-01-2016 04:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Daniel Bryan
  It was previously noted that reports of Daniel Bryan going to Pittsburgh for medical testing this week were false, and Bryan was only making a promotional appearance.
  Following up on the original report, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted Bryan still needs to be cleared by WWE and their doctor, Joseph Maroon, who Bryan was rumored to be seeing. According to the Observer, all reports seem to indicate WWE is still very hesitant to clear him, but Bryan is ready
  
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• More Details On AJ Styles’ Final ROH Appearance, The Latest On A Possible Wrestlemania 33 Location Announcement

  21-01-2016 04:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wrestlemania 33
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  It’s possible that an announcement for the Wrestlemania 33 location could come as soon as this week. 
  Orlando, Florida, host of Wrestlemania 24, is the frontrunner to host in 2017 now that Minneapolis, Minnesota is out of the running. It was reported that there is talk the announcement could happen this week, considering Orlando’s Amway Center is hosting the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view this weekend. 
  AJ Styles 
  
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• Backstage Update – Austin Aries Headed To WWE

  21-01-2016 04:05
  
  UPDATE: We have confirmed that Aries did undergo his medical testing and is expected to sign with WWE. Aries has informed a top independent promotion that he will be unable to accept new dates with them.
  Aries is headed to NXT soon. It’s unclear whether his contract has officially been signed at this point.
  ORIGINAL: New Japan’s recent alumni may not be the only big names debuting with WWE soon. Austin Aries was in Pittsburgh this week, and the belief is that he was undergoing WWE&rs
  
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• Apollo Crews vs. Tye Dillinger: WWE NXT, Jan. 20, 2016

  21-01-2016 03:51
  
  Apollo Crews vs. Tye Dillinger: WWE NXT, Jan. 20, 2016The post Apollo Crews vs. Tye Dillinger: WWE NXT, Jan. 20, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Johnny Gargano vs. Samoa Joe: WWE NXT, Jan. 20, 2016

  21-01-2016 03:50
  
  Johnny Gargano vs. Samoa Joe: WWE NXT, Jan. 20, 2016The post Johnny Gargano vs. Samoa Joe: WWE NXT, Jan. 20, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Latest On Tough Enough Winner Josh Bredl’s Backstage Reputation, How Are Promo Classes Broken Down In NXT?

  21-01-2016 03:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Josh Bredl
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  Tough Enough winner and NXT’s Bronson Matthews, real name Josh Bredl, made some social media comments that drew criticism from several WWE talents, and was a subject of discussion within the company as well. 
  Bredl already had a lot against him considering he was in NXT earning $250,000 from his Tough Enough contract and probably had a target on his back, but his comments didn’t help him at all. It was reported that he&r
  
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• Top Indy Talent Makes NXT Debut Tonight, Tag Match Set for Next Week, Apollo Crews Challenges Balor, Tonight’s Video Highlights

  21-01-2016 03:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following are some news highlights coming out of tonight’s edition of WWE NXT:
  -Top indy talent Rich Swann, who signed with WWE last month, made his NXT TV debut tonight and lost a back-and-forth singles match to Baron Corbin.
  –Apollo Crews challenged WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor to a rematch for the NXT Title. The first encounter the two hand, with the title on the line, ended in a DQ. Balor accepted the challenge, and the title match will air on NXT in 2 weeks.
  -“American
  
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• 1/20 Edition of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion: Royal Rumble Discussion & WZ Radio’s Full Mick Foley Interview

  21-01-2016 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio proudly presents the latest archived edition of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion. The Rebellion is a terrestrial pro wrestling radio show on WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago (Lumpen Radio) every Wednesday night.
  Every episode is hosted by WrestleZone Radio’s Nick Hausman & The Folk City Hustler Ross Berman. 
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  This week The Rebellion features
  
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