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• Update On Sheamus’ Injury Status, TNA Profiles Kurt Angle In The UK (Videos)

  28-01-2016 23:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sheamus 
  PWInsider.com is reporting Sheamus’s unidentified injury that resulted in him wearing a cast is actually because he is suffering from tendinitis in his left arm. 
  Sheamus was put in a cast as a precautionary measure, and there is no timetable for his return to the ring. Sheamus will however remain on television, but will have limited physical interaction to protect the injury. 
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• Ring Of Honor Owner Sinclair Broadcasting Group To Acquire New Network, Impact Wrestling Introduces The Decay (Video)

  28-01-2016 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to the Wall Street Journal, Ring of Honor’s owner, Sinclair Broadcasting Group, agreed yesterday to purchase the Tennis Channel for $350 million. 
  WSJ first reported Sinclair was in negotations with the Tennis Channel in September. This would be Sinclair’s first attempt at a national television market; ROH’s broadcast home, COMET, and Sinclair’s other networks operate under a shared services agreement with local television network partn
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs – Chris Jericho vs. AJ Styles, Kalisto’s Booking, The Divas

  28-01-2016 21:04
  
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, here are the highlights…
  On AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho: “Loved the AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho match and I’m encouraged to see that @WWE fully realizes what AJ brings to the table. The UGA fan is one of the top in ring performers in the world on anyone’s list and he’s main event money for WWE if he’s positioned as such. Damn good match here.”
  On The Divas: “Another nice log on the fire of the primary women&rsq
  
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• Jay Lethal & reDRagon Re-Sign With ROH

  28-01-2016 20:57
  
  Ring of Honor announced today, via press release, that ROH Champion Jay Lethal and reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly) have re-signed with the company. Terms of the deals were not revealed. Lethal had the following to say about the news…
  “As the Ring of Honor World Champion, there is no place I would rather be. The Best Professional Wrestling on the Planet isn’t a clever marketing moniker – I have re-signed with ROH to prove that I am the best professional wres
  
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• 1/28 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Nakamura’s Announced NXT Debut, Sheamus’ Injury, Batista Meeting With Vince, Post-Mania Joe Plans, More

  28-01-2016 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily was live today at Noon EST on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features LAW Radio & The Kings of Sport’s Nate Milton as the co-host.
  Announcement: WrestleZone Radio Now Available On Stitcher
  Today’s show also features a replay airing of Nick’s interview from last night’s episode of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion with WWC Universal Champion&nb
  
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• Ring of Honor Announces Jay Lethal and a Top Tag Team Have Re-Signed with the Company

  28-01-2016 19:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ring of Honor has issued the following press release:ROH World Champion Jay Lethal and reDRagon re-sign with Ring of Honor!
  (BALTIMORE, MD) – Three cornerstones of Ring of Honor have re-signed! After careful deliberation and review of offers from across the globe, ROH World Champion JAY LETHAL and three-time former ROH World Tag Team Champions BOBBY FISH and KYLE O’REILLY, known collectively as reDRagon, will continue to compete in front of
  
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• 1/28 Edition of “Royal Ramble”: Is This the Faux PG Era?, Post-Show Smackdown Editing, the Future of Goldust and More

  28-01-2016 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Royal Ramble is back and host Stuart Wiggin looks at the destruction of the PG Era by its biggest stars as well as the tricks of the trade in post show editing on Smackdown, and the possibility of future bizarre storylines featuring the bizarre one!The post 1/28 Edition of “Royal Ramble”: Is This the Faux PG Era?, Post-Show Smackdown Editing, the Future of Goldust and More appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Sheamus Suffers An Arm Injury – Photo Inside

  28-01-2016 19:13
  
  Sheamus posted the following on Twitter, showing that his left arm is in a cast. He didn’t give any details on what the injury was or how it happened but it had to be recent as he worked Monday’s RAW in a tag team match, but did not work Tuesday’s SmackDown TV tapings.
  Sheamus tweeted the following:
  You know the celebrations went well when you wake up in a cast… any ideas how it got there? pic.twitter.com/dyxPUNch6X
  — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) January 28, 2016We hope t
  
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• WWE Studios Acquires The Rights to a New Sundance Thriller Film

  28-01-2016 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release has been issued:WWE® STUDIOS AND BLUMHOUSE PRODUCTIONS JOIN FORCES AGAIN TO ACQUIRE WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO SUNDANCE THRILLER SLEIGHT
  Park City, UT (January 28th, 2016) – WWE Studios and Blumhouse Productions announced today that they have acquired all worldwide rights to the Sundance film SLEIGHT. BH Tilt, a division of Blumhouse run by John Hegeman, will oversee the release and marketing of the film. WWE Studios will leverage WWE®’s extensive platfo
  
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• Big Update on This Season’s Ultima Lucha, Kofi Kingston Talks Wrestling In Front of His Mom (Video), Nakamura Paints a Volador

  28-01-2016 19:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big Update on This Season’s Ultima Lucha
  According to Chris DeJoseph on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, this year’s Ultima Lucha will be a four hour event spread out across three episodes.
  Nakamura Paints a Volador
  Recent WWE NXT signee Shinsuke Nakamura painted a Volador of Venom prior to FantasticaMania, as seen in the photo below:Nakamura finishing his paint job on Volador from the last night of FantasticaMania. pic.twitter.com/lr6bqHwQxv
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• Stephanie McMahon Named 2016 ‘Wonder Woman’, JBL/Ron Simmons Reunite

  28-01-2016 18:49
  
  —Stephanie McMahon was named a 2016 “Wonder Woman” by USA Network and Multichannel News. Stephanie posted about it on Twitter:
  Thank you @MultiNews & @USA_Network for the article and super cool ad! I'm so proud to be a #WonderWoman! @WWE pic.twitter.com/vycS99unqY
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) January 27, 2016—JBL took to Twitter to reveal that the next episode of Legends with JBL features his former tag partner Ron Simmons and airs Monday after RAW:
  Yes,
  
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• Ted DiBiase Talks Why He Went to WCW, Hogan Controversy, Working a Royal Rumble Match Hungover, His Relationship with Virgil, More

  28-01-2016 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio, prior to the Royal Rumble PPV, and below are some interview highlights:The Royal Rumble is approaching fast, and you’ve had some very memorable moments at the pay-per-view during your career. What were your thoughts on the match as a performer and what are some of the moments you remember most from your Royal Rumble appearances?“I guess probably the most memorable Royal Rumble for me would h
  
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• Jim Ross Praises AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho on Raw, When Will JR Debut with NJPW?, Two Matches Announced for NXT Next Week

  28-01-2016 18:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Two Matches Announced for NXT Next Week
  It was announced on WWE NXT last night that next week’s episode of the show will feature Carmella vs Emma and the Hype Bros vs The Vaudevillians.
  Jim Ross Comments on AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho on Raw
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com, and the following are JR’s thoughts on AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho on Raw this week:“Loved the AJ Styles vs Chris Jeric
  
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• Natalya & Tyson Kidd Support Nikki Bella Following Neck Surgery

  28-01-2016 18:04
  
  Natalya and Tyson Kidd took to Twitter to show support for Nikki Bella following her neck surgery today. The surgery was performed by Dr. Uribe, who worked on Kidd after his neck injury:
  I knew she'd be great in the hands of the best surgeon in the world. Dr Uribe is amazing https://t.co/FJa9f1rsRH
  — TJ Wilson (@KiddWWE) January 27, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Nikki Bella Working Out Recently!! **SWEATY & GYMIN’ IT UP**!!
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• PHOTOS: Shinsuke Nakamura Graphic Airs At The NXT TV Tapings

  28-01-2016 17:58
  
  Here are some pics taken by a fan of the video that aired during the NXT taping that announced Shinsuke Nakamura’s debut at NXT Takeover: Dallas:
  The screen was static then he turned to face the camera said something but the pop was LOUD @ShinsukeN #NXTFSLive pic.twitter.com/6bT55Pm28o
  — JJ Williams (@Manic_Pineapple) January 28, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (**BRAND NEW PHOTO**): Michelle McCool *BIKINI** Pic! OMFG!!!
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• ROH Announces Shinsuke Nakamura Will Not Appear at Las Vegas Event, More on Nakamura’s NXT Debut, NXT Ring Announcer News

  28-01-2016 17:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT Ring Announcer News
  At last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings, Greg Hamilton did ring announcing for the first episode and Dasha Fuentes did ring announcing for the last three episodes.
  More on Nakamura’s NXT Debut
  Below are photos of WWE NXT GM William Regal announcing Shinsuke Nakamura will debut at NXT Takeover Dallas:The screen was static then he turned to face the camera said something but the pop was LOUD @ShinsukeN #NXTFSLive pic.twitter.
  
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• News on Next WWE Network Live Special, Footage of The Wyatts Attacking Roman Reigns on SD! Tonight, Naomi Injury Update

  28-01-2016 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on Next WWE Network Live Special
  According to The Wrestling Observer, a local ad is airing for the March 12th WWE Network live special “March to WrestleMania 32” in Toronto featuring Paul Heyman talking about Brock Lesnar going hunting for The Wyatt Family. The Observer notes that despite the ad, current plans do not call for Lesnar vs. Bray Wyatt on that show.
  Naomi Injury Update
  As noted, WWE backstage agent Road Dogg noted on Twitter tha
  
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• Bayley Talks Being Optimistic About Heading to WWE’s Main Roster, Jerry Lawler Talks Wrestling Now vs Then

  28-01-2016 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Womens Champion Bayley, along with WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler, recently spoke with Memphis Commercial Appeal to promote upcoming events in Tennessee, and below are some interview quotes:
  The King on Wrestling Now vs Then:“When you talk to guys like me, who were around during that old school era, and actually lived and worked through the change, usually most of the guys have mixed emotions about it. Most of them would say it&rsqu
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Nate Milton & Mr. 450

  28-01-2016 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features LAW Radio & The Kings of Sport’s Nate Milton as the co-host.
  Announcement: WrestleZone Radio Now Available On Stitcher
  Today’s show also features a replay airing of Nick’s interview from last night’s episode of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion with WWC Universal Champion Mr. 450. During his appearance Mr. 450 discusses:
  Working for AAA the las
  
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• Breaking News: Top Superstar Injured, Posts Photo On Twitter

  28-01-2016 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus took to Twitter with a revealing picture. As you can see below, it appears that Sheamus injured his left arm and now has a cast on it. The actual injury is unknown at this point and we will provide more information when it becomes available.
  WZ’s Nick Hausman also points out that today is Sheamus’ 38th birthday, which could be what he means about “celebrations.”You know the celebrations went wel
  
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• D-Generation X Featured On WWE Behind The Theme, Rockstar Backstage At NXT Taping With HHH

  28-01-2016 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  D-Generation X Featured On WWE Behind The Theme
  WWE has uploaded their latest episode of WWE Behind The Theme to their official Youtube page. It featured long time WWE composer Jim Johnston taking a look at D-generation X’s theme song:Triple H Hangs With Rockstar
  Speaking of Triple H and music, Triple H posted the following to Twitter last night hanging out with Tool’s Adam Jones backstage at last night’s WWE NXT taping:Great to welcome @AdamJones_tv to his FIRST @WWENXT taping
  
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• Nikki Tweets Post-Surgery Photo, Mick Foley Comments On Rock’s Return & Royal Rumble ’99, AJ Styles Competing On Tonight’s Smackdown

  28-01-2016 16:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nikki Tweets Post-Surgery Photo
  WWE Diva Nikki Bella posted the following photo to Twitter showing her recovering in a hospital bed post-surgery. Nikki underwent possibly career ending neck surgery yesterday:Surgery was a success! Feeling great! Thank you @WWEUniverse & the #BellaArmy for all of your thoughts & prayers! N pic.twitter.com/xleyp0JhH1
  — Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) January 28, 2016
  Related: WWE Diva Nikki Bella Undergoing Neck Surgery Which Could Possibly End H
  
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• Press Release: 2K and WWE Announce Multi-Year Extension for WWE Video Game Properties

  28-01-2016 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release was issued today by 2K and WWE:New York, NY and Stamford, Conn. – January 28, 2016 – 2K and WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the companies have extended their partnership with a new multi-year exclusive agreement granting 2K the worldwide rights to develop and publish WWE video game properties across all major platforms and distribution channels. WWE® 2K, the simulation-based flagship series developed by 2K’s Visual Concepts studio and Y
  
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• Who Is Austin Aries First NXT Opponent?, Finn Reacts To Shinsuke News, What Independent Wrestlers Worked The Recent NXT Tapings?

  28-01-2016 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Austin Aries First Opponent & Match
  Last night WWE held it’s latest WWE Network taping for WWE NXT. Based on the results of the taping it looks like Austin Aries in-ring debut will take place on the March 30th episode and will feature Aries taking on Riddick Moss.
  Finn Balor Reacts To Shinsuke Nakamura Announcment
  WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor has posted the following to Twitter reacting to NXT GM William Regal’s announcement that Shinsuke Nakamura will be competing at NX
  
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• TNA Wrestling |Kurt Angle In The UK Episode 3 – Angle In London

  28-01-2016 08:55
  
  TNA Wrestling |Kurt Angle in the UK Ep3 Angle in LondonThe post TNA Wrestling |Kurt Angle In The UK Episode 3 – Angle In London appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• TNA Wrestling | Kurt Angle In The UK Episode 1 – Angle In Leciester

  28-01-2016 08:53
  
  TNA Wrestling | Kurt Angle in the UK Ep1 Angle in LeciesterThe post TNA Wrestling | Kurt Angle In The UK Episode 1 – Angle In Leciester appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage Report Samoa Joe & Sami Zayn Headed To WWE’s Main Roster

  28-01-2016 07:04
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, Samoa Joe and Sami Zayn could be headed to the main roster soon. The current creative plans involve bringing Joe up after after WrestleMania 32, while Zayn could be headed up for a feud with Kevin Owens after their Royal Rumble spot(s).
  There was some alternate talk of Joe beating Finn Balor for the WWE NXT Title which would extend their feud and delay the call-up, but the current plans are to have him come up as soon as the RAW aft
  
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• Backstage Report – Daniel Bryan Offered Non-Wrestling Roles In WWE

  28-01-2016 06:57
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, WWE is looking to plan a future for Daniel Bryan outside of the ring. WWE officials have told Bryan that he won’t ever be cleared and have offered him other, non-wrestling roles in the company.
  As has been the case for a while now, Bryan has been cleared by other concussion specialists but not by WWE and Dr. Joseph Maroon. Bryan argued his case to Vince McMahon and was told that he probably will not be cleared to return to the
  
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• **SPOILERS** – The Updated WWE NXT Takeover: Dallas Lineup

  28-01-2016 06:49
  Here is the updated WWE NXT: Takeover Dallas card for WrestleMania 32 weekend:
  * WWE NXT Title Match: Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor*WWE NXT Women’s Title Match: Asuka vs. Bayley*WWE NXT Tag Team Title Match: Chad Gable and Jason Jordan vs. Dash and Dawson* Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
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• **SPOILERS** – WWE NXT Results For Episodes Leading Into WrestleMania 32

  28-01-2016 06:12
  
  WWE was in Winter Park, FL at Full Sail University Wednesday night for the NXT TV tapings. Here are the spoilers:– Dark Match: Adrienne Reese defeated Billie Kay.Spoilers for the March 9th episode:– 2 Out Of Three Falls Match: Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn. Joe won the first fall with the Muscle Buster. Zayn won the second fall by submission. Joe won the third and final fall by submission.Spoilers for the March 16th episode:– Tag Team Match: Hype Bros defeated two jobbers.– Si
  
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• WWE Total Divas News – Season Premiere Rating Drops + Highlight Videos

  28-01-2016 06:08
  
  – The second week of Total Divas’ fifth season saw less returns than its premiere. Last night’s episode brought in 939,000 viewers and a 0.42 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, down 16% and 19% from the premiere’s 1.115 million and 0.52 rating. The slip was definitely deeper than the second week of last season, which actually saw a rise in total viewers and a drop of just 4% in rating.
  Total Divas came in at #18 for the night, down from #9 last week.—Here are
  
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• 69 Talents & 7 Rings At The WWE Performance Center, Martin Shkreli/WWE Note

  28-01-2016 05:58
  
  — The Orlando Sentinel’s recent article on the WWE Performance Center noted that the company now has sixty-nine talents training and seven rings at the facility.— According to Vice News, Martin Shkreli is a fan of WWE and specifically Damien Sandow. Shkreli, who is one of the most hated men in America after he bought the license for an anti-parasitic drug and jacked the price from $13.50 to $750 per tablet, spoke to the site about his current situation as he faces federal char
  
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• Stardust Accepts Stephen Amell’s Latest Challenge – Details Inside

  28-01-2016 05:48
  
  Stardust accepted Stephen Amell’s challenge to return his Slammy Award in order to auction it off for charity. Amell took to Twitter yesterday and challenged Stardust to give over the award, which Amell won for Celebrity Appearance of the Year, and in return he would auction it to raise funds for WWE fan Elijah “Drax Shadow” Mainville who is battling stage four cancer. Stardust replied, posting:
  .@amellywoodDEAL. NAME THE TIME & PLACE. . . pic.twitter.com/6vFQUKU3hU
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• **SPOILERS** WWE NXT Full Sail University Results

  28-01-2016 05:46
  Here are complete spoilers from NXT TV at Full Sail University on January 27, 2016:
  Dark Match: Adrienne Reese def. Billie Kay (w/Sylvester Lefort)
  Week 1- William Regal comes out and discusses the behavior of Baron Corbin. He says that Baron deserves disciplinary action, but Regal was talked out of it by Austin Aries. Regal then announces that Baron Corbin vs. Austin Aries will happen at Takeover: Dallas
  - Samoa Joe def. Sami Zayn to become the number one contender to the NXT Championship in a
  
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• **SPOILERS** WWE NXT Takeover Dallas Matches Revealed

  28-01-2016 05:43
  
  Here is the complete card for the NXT Takeover: Dallas event during WrestleMania 32 weekend:
  *Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship.
  *Bayley vs. Asuka for the NXT Women’s Championship.
  *Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder vs. American Alpha(Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) for the NXT Tag Team Championship
  *Austin Aries vs. Baron Corbin
  *Sami Zayn vs. the debuting Shinsuke NakamuraLikely but not confirmed:
  *Elias Samson vs. Apollo CrewsThe post **SPOILERS** WWE NXT Takeover Dallas Matches
  
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• Complete NXT TV Taping Results – Four Weeks Worth Of Shows For March *Spoilers*

  28-01-2016 05:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are from tonight’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail Univerity in Winter Park, Florida.
  NXT taped four episodes of NXT for WWE Network that will air through the end up March, leading up to the NXT Takeover Dallas live special. 
  Episode 1 (March 9th)
  #1 Contender’s Match (2/3 Falls)
  Samoa Joe defeated Sami Zayn
  – Joe won the first fall with a Muscle Buster
  – Sami won the second fall via submission with the Koji Clutch
  – Joe won the third fall and
  
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• WWE Royal Rumble News – Triple H Breaks A Record, Last Man Standing Match

  28-01-2016 04:55
  
  —The Last Man Standing match at the Royal Rumble was the first time that the IC Title has been defended under that stipulation.— Triple H’s Royal Rumble win set a new record for the longest time between Royal Rumble match wins at fourteen years. The Game’s last win in the match was back in 2002.
  100% DIRECT LINK (**BRAND NEW PHOTO**): Kelly Kelly & Maryse Hanging Out In Their Bikinis In A Pool – VERY RECENT!!!!!
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• TNA iMPACT! Scores Its Highest Rating Since Last February – Details

  28-01-2016 04:52
  
  TNA iMPACT! Wrestling rose to its highest ratings point in nearly a year last night. Tuesday’s episode brought in 339,000 viewers and a 0.13 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, up 6% and an impressive 44% respectively from last week’s 321,000 and 0.09. The viewership was the highest number since the September 9th Destination America episode, but the all-important demo rating topped every number all the way back to February 6th, when the show did a 0.17.
  Last night also marked th
  
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• Five Teenagers Who’ve Competed In WWE (Video), ECW/WWE Network News

  28-01-2016 04:44
  
  —Joey Styles has stated that WWE is still hard at work getting the remainder of ECW Hardcore TV and the entire run of ECW on TNN ready for the WWE Network. Styles stated in the past that the delay is due to removing the music that they do not have the rights to.
  – Here is the latest episode of WWE Five Things, looking at five teenagers that competed in WWE. The video looks at Kelly Kelly, Jeff Hardy, JoJo, Kenny Dykstra and Renee Dupree…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kaitlyn Chil
  
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• Backstage EVOLVE News – Who Impressed Officials?, Regal Update, More

  28-01-2016 04:38
  
  Source: Pwinsider.com—Timothy Thatcher missed last weekend’sEVOLVE shows, due to a staph infection in his calf. He was on antibiotics, and could have wrestled if he wore long tights, but the call was made to not have him wrestle and risk someone else possibly getting an infection.—Team Tremendous impressedEVOLVE officials, and after the reaction they received the first two nights, the decision was made to have them win the Second Chance Tag Team tournament.—The Bravados a
  
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• Hideo Itami Injury Update, The Latest Backstage News On WWE Offering Contract Deals, How It Could Affect Where Talent Debuts

  28-01-2016 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Hideo Itami 
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, NXT star Hideo Itami is seeing complications from shoulder surgery, and is nowhere near close to returning to action.
  Itami has been sidelined since April of last year. 
  Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting the contract offers made to TNA talents are mostly in the range of $35,000 – $75,000, normally what NXT level talents would be offered. 
  In the case o
  
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• Austin Aries / NXT Signing Note, Another WWE HOF Induction Teased, Why Tamina Was Booked On Recent Live Events

  28-01-2016 04:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Austin Aries
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  Austin Aries had reportedly been in talks with WWE / NXT since his TNA contract expired back in June of 2015. It’s speculated that he might have been delayed in signing due to medical screenings. 
  Tamina 
  Tamina was booked in matches on recent WWE live event cards due to injuries to both Naomi and Sasha Banks. 
  Naomi’s injury was not disclosed, however Banks was reportedly dealing w
  
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• Big Backstage News on WWE Main Roster Plans for Samoa Joe, Finn Balor and Another Top NXT Star

  28-01-2016 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, plans are currently in place to bring Samoa Joe to the WWE main roster following WrestleMania, maybe even as early as the post-Mania episode of Raw.
  There has also been talk in WWE of having Samoa Joe defeat Finn Balor for the NXT Title, and if that takes place then it’s likely Joe’s main roster debut will be delayed.
  In addition to Joe, there has been a lot of consideration lately being given to the idea of bringing Sami Zayn up to the
  
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• Talent Reportedly Expected Daniel Bryan To Return At The WWE Royal Rumble

  28-01-2016 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Some of the WWE roster was expecting Daniel Bryan to make a surprise return at the WWE Royal Rumble in Orlando, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  Eventhough Bryan hadn’t been cleared to return, talk of him returning was still going on, possibly attributed to the report of him being cleared by doctors at UCLA along with it just being during the ‘Road to Wrestlemania’. WWE reportedly told Bryan flat out he wouldn’t be cle
  
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• Spoilers From Tonight’s NXT TV Tapings Including Three Title Matches Set For NXT Takeover Dallas

  28-01-2016 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tonight’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University resulted in three title matches being announced for NXT Takeover Dallas in April, as well as Shinsuke Nakamura making his debut against Sami Zayn. 
  Read More: Shinsuke Nakamura to Make NXT In-Ring Debut at Takeover Dallas
  NXT Takeover Dallas will see the following matches take place: 
  WWE NXT Title Match
  Samoa Joe vs Finn Balor (c)
  WWE NXT Women’s Title Match
  Asuka vs
  
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• 1/27 Edition of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion: Fans Call About Rumble; Mr. 450 Talks Rey Mysterio, Del Rio’s WWC Match, His NXT Status, More

  28-01-2016 03:20 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. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get all of our audio content FOR FREEToday’s show starts off with
  
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• WWE Makes Official Announcement For Shinsuke Nakamura Debut

  28-01-2016 02:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, it was announced at tonight’s WWE NXT tapings that New Japan Pro Wrestling star Shinsuke Nakamura will be debuting for NXT at the NXT Takeover Dallas live special. 
  Nakamura will face off with Sami Zayn; WWE.com issued the following after news of Nakamura’s signing broke: Yes, the rumors are true. Shinsuke Nakamura is coming to WWE NXT.
  At Wednesday night’s NXT taping at Full Sail University in Orlando, Fla., a video announcing the im
  
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• NXT Dark Match Result, Who Is TNA’s Rosemary?, Preview Ultimate Team In EA UFC 2 (Video)

  28-01-2016 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Adrienne Reese
  Adrienne Reese worked in a dark match before tonight’s NXT TV tapings tonight against Billie Kay, winning with a twisting jawbreaker. Tonight’s tapings are being held at Full Sail University after another set of tapings were hosted at CFE Arena at the Univeristy of Central Florida. Billie Kay was accompanied by Sylvester LeFort. 
  The Decay
  Rosemary, Abyss and Crazzy Steve’s new stablemate in The Decay, is indpendent wrestler Courtney Rush. 
  Rush was si
  
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• Breaking News: Shinsuke Nakamura to Make NXT In-Ring Debut at Takeover Dallas, Who Will Nakamura Face?

  28-01-2016 02:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT General Manager William Regal announced at tonight’s NXT TV tapings that Shinsuke Nakamura will make his NXT in-ring debut at Takeover Dallas. Nakamura’s opponent will be Sami Zayn.
  Below is the announcement:BREAKING NEWS: #WWENXT General Manager @RealKingRegal just announced @ShinsukeN is coming to #NXTTakeOver: Dallas!The post Breaking News: Shinsuke Nakamura to Make NXT In-Ring Debut at Takeover Dallas, Who Will Nakamura Face? appeared first on W
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs On AJ Styles’ WWE Début, Braun Strowman, Royal Rumble

  28-01-2016 02:12
  
  Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry online. Check out the highlights:
  On the Royal Rumble: “Overall I enjoyed the Royal Rumble show from start to finish. I embraced the work ethic and the lack of count out and disqualification finishes. Creative is always subjective and perhaps even more in today’s marketplace than at any other time in the business thanks to social media. That being said, have no issue with WWE setting up a potential HHH vs.Roman Reigns WWE Title Bout at Wrestl
  
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