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• Jerry Lawler Comments On His Heel Turn, Booker T/Jake Roberts, More

  10-02-2016 23:33
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler posted the following to Twitter when asked why he went heel on commentary for SmackDown:
  If you've got three announcers sitting at the same table saying the same thing, you don't need two of them https://t.co/jdGj2NpDIM
  — Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) February 9, 2016
  – Booker T also took to Twitter, noting that he’s hosting a screening of The Resurrection of Jake The Snake featuring a Q&A with Diamond Dallas Page and Jake Roberts on Mar
  
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• The Social Outcasts Film ‘WWE Game Night’, SD! Runs With Limited Crew

  10-02-2016 23:10
  
  – Last night’s SmackDown taping in Portland ran with a limited crew, as half the roster headed to Germany for that tour. Set for the Germany shows are Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, The Usos, The New Day, Rusev, Lana, Ric Flair, Charlotte and Paige.
  – Adam Rose posted to Twitter to reveal that he, Bo Dallas, Heath Slater and Curtis Axel are filming an episode of WWE Game Night today at a Portland go-kart track:
  #SocialOutcasts
  
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• Titus O’Neil Issues First Comment Since WWE Suspension, Foley Comments, Vince McMahon Tweets Bret Hart, WWE Stock Down

  10-02-2016 22:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Stock Down
  WWE stock was down 4.37% today, closing at $15.75 per share. Today’s high was $16.55 and the low was $15.66.
  Vince McMahon Tweets Bret Hart
  Vince McMahon Tweeted the following to Bret Hart as Hart undergoes surgery today for prostate cancer:Another challenge for @BretHart, but ultimately victory. #GoodLuckToday
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 10, 2016Titus O’Neil Issues First Comment Since WWE Suspension
  As noted, WWE star Titus O’Neil was suspend
  
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• WWE European Tour Results (2/10): Bremen, Germany; Reigns vs Del Rio Street Fight, Cesaro Appears (Photo), Paige In-Action, More

  10-02-2016 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE “Road to WrestleMania: Germany” Houseshow
  Ort: ÖVB Arena in Bremen, Germany
  02/10/2016
  Results Courtesy of Max Schwager of wrestling-infos.de
  1. Match
  6 Man Tag Team Match
  The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso) & The Big Show defeated The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods).
  Cesaro was in the ring. He announced tonight’s main event: Roman Reigns vs. Alberto Del Rio in a Street Fight.
  2. Match
  Singles Match
  Jack Swagger defe
  
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• MMA Website Looks at Why CM Punk vs Gall Might Be a Bad Idea, Forbes on Why Titus’ Suspension Sends a Strange Message to WWE Talent

  10-02-2016 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Top MMA Website Looks at Why CM Punk vs Gall Might Be a Bad Idea
  Todd Martin of Sherdog.com has published a new article looking at why CM Punk vs Mickey Gall in Punk’s first UFC fight might be really bad idea, and below is an excerpt:
  With Mickey Gall’s victory on Saturday and Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White making it clear that UFC 199 is the target date for his next fight, the MMA debut of Phil Brooks, aka “CM Punk,”
  
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• Total Divas Viewership Down This Week, How Was Viewership for TNA’s First UK Impact Wrestling Broadcast?

  10-02-2016 22:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: ShowBuzzDaily.com
  Tuesday’s WWE Total Divas episode on the E! network drew 810,000 and ranked #21 for the night on cable.
  This is down from last week’s episode, which drew 840,000 viewers and ranked #18 for the night on cable. The week before that drew 939,000 viewers.
  In other ratings news for this week, Tuesday night’s TNA Impact Wrestling, featuring Kurt Angle vs. Drew Galloway in the first episode from this year’s UK
  
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• Steve Austin’s Podcast Returning Next Week, Nikki Bella Working Out (Videos)

  10-02-2016 22:18
  
  – WWE’s stock closed at $16.47 on Tuesday, down $0.02 (0.12%) from Monday’s close.– WWE announced that the next Stone Cold Podcast will feature Big Show and will air after next Monday’s episode of RAW.
  – WWE has posted new videos of Nikki Bella working out in a neck brace and a stop-motion action figure match between Randy Savage and Seth Rollins:
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): **SHOCKING** Big Show College Pics! (*RARE*)! WTF?!
  The post Steve Austin’s Podca
  
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• ‘Wigs 4 Kids’ Grateful To Daniel Bryan’s For His Hair Donation – Details

  10-02-2016 22:09
  
  The charity that Daniel Bryan donated his hair to is very grateful for the gesture. Pro Wrestling Sheet spoke with Wigs 4 Kids CEO Maggie Varney, who said that Bryan’s donation of his cut hair for their company was a big boost as it shines a light on their services of giving wigs and support services to children and young adults suffering from cancer.
  The site reports that the charity was contacted about the possibility by a producer on Total Divas who said Bryan was planning to donate his
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: Impact Wrestling “Two Faces On The Rapid Rise”

  10-02-2016 22:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lashley defeated BramA hard hitting match between Bram and Lashley kicked off the in-ring action on Impact Wrestling. Bram was in control with some dirty tactics, including some eye gauges and a few nice clotheslines. Lashley hits a delayed vertical suplex and then falls to the outside. Eric Young distracts him and then Bram hits a running knee. Bram continues the assault until Lashley hits a forearm to his head. EY gets involved, but accidentally hits Bram. He gets speared and then Bram gets sp
  
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• VIDEOS: The Titus O’Neil/Vince McMahon Incident From RAW

  10-02-2016 20:50
  
  UPDATE: Here is what led to Titus O’Neil’s suspension from WWE. Seriously.
  We’ve said it time and time again – WWE’s backstage atmosphere has been compared to a high-school. Talents often receive backstage heat for the smallest of things. Just a few examples of that are former WWE Diva Kaitlyn interrupting Stephanie McMahon while she was in a conversation with someone else which resulted in her being “jobbed out” and embarrassed on TV and Pul London bein
  
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• New Female Luchador Debuts on Lucha Underground Tonight, WZ Live Coverage Details, Shelley vs Kazarian & More on ROH Tonight

  10-02-2016 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following are previews for tonight’s editions of Lucha Underground and Ring of Honor.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Lucha Underground beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!
  Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network:
  -King Cuerno vs. Fenix
  -The debut of a new female luchador
  Ring of Honor on COMET:
  -ROH Tag Team Champions War Machine vs. The All Night Express.
  -Alex Shelley vs. Frankie Kazarian.
  -Top Prospect Tournament First Round: Leon St.
  
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• 2/10 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Titus O’Neil’s WWE Suspension, CM Punk Getting Back Surgery, Latest On Daniel Bryan’s Health, More

  10-02-2016 20:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily was live today at Noon EST on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray Hernandez as the co-host. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s episode starts off with an appearance from Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar. Justin joins to talk about his initial reaction and what he knows about the br
  
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• The Official Preview For Tonight’s Lucha Underground Broadcast – Video

  10-02-2016 19:52
  
  Lucha Underground sent out the following preview for tonight’s all new episode…
  The hunt is on! In an epic battle the fierce Catrina enlists the help of King Cuerno to defeat Fenix. PLUS, a new Luchadora makes her temple debut! Don’t miss the Boyle Heights action in an all new episode of ‘Lucha Underground’ on Wednesday, February 10th at 8:00PM ET/PT on El Rey Network. New one-hour episodes of the lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning producer M
  
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• Colt Cabana Launching New Podcast Mini-Series, Mojo Rawley Talks the Origin of “Stay Hyped” Motto, Heyman Talks Roman Reigns

  10-02-2016 19:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mojo Rawley Talks the Origin of “Stay Hyped” Motto
  The Washington Post recently profiled WWE NXT star Mojo Rawley, and in the piece Rawley talked the origin of his “stay hyped” motto. Rawly revealed he suffered a possible career-ending calf injury during his first week of training camp with the Arizona Cardinals and he also broke up with his girlfriend of 13 years. He rehabbed the injury, and when the NFL expressed interest in him, he opted
  
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• Updates & Talent Confirmed For The Next Three House Of Hardcore Shows, More

  10-02-2016 19:43
  
  – Here is the updated talent listing for the three announced House of Hardcore spring events…
  * April 15th in Queens, NY at the ELMCOR Center: Billy Gunn, Sami Callihan, Brian Cage, Rhino, Eddie Kingston, Brian Myers, Lance Hoyt, Harry Smith, Thea Trinidad, Chris Hero, Colt Cabana, Pepper Parks, Cherry Bomb, Tommy Dreamer
  * April 16th in Philadelphia, PA at 2300 Arena: BIlly Gunn, Sami Callihan, Brian Cage Rhino, Eddie Kingston, Lance Hoyt, Harry Smith, Thea Trinidad, Jade, Chris He
  
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• Brie Bella Talks Her Future Following Daniel Bryan’s Retirement, Being the Wrestler in the Family, Facing Charlotte at WWE Fastlane, More

  10-02-2016 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Diva Brie Bella is the guest on this week’s sit down interview with Michael Cole, and below are some interview highlights:Cole begins by recapping the year her and Daniel Bryan have had, and asks about the day the two of them had in Seattle on Raw this week. Brie said it was crazy and emotional to think that it would be the last time Bryan would be touching down in his home state in WWE. Brie then said once Bryan got to the arena, he was in a great mood, inte
  
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• Otero Junior College in Colorado adds wrestling, names Hacker head coach

  10-02-2016 19:17
  
  Past Nebraska wrestler Chris Hacker named head coach of new Otero program
  
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• Watch Unedited Footage of Titus – Vince Grab, Nikki Bella Talks Divas Title (Video), Jim Ross Blogs on Talents “Milking Injuries”, More

  10-02-2016 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Watch Unedited Footage of Titus – Vince Grab
  In video clips posted of Daniel Bryan’s post-Raw speech this week, WWE has edited out Titus O’Neil grabbing Vince McMahon, so for those of you who missed it you can view footage of the incident below. As noted, O’Neil has been suspended by WWE for 60 days for the incident, which the company is referring to as “unprofessional conduct”.WATCH: Titus O’Neil & #VinceMcMahon
  
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• Breaking News – Titus O’Neil Suspended After Incident With Vince McMahon

  10-02-2016 18:58
  
  WWE has suspended Titus O’Neil after he had an incident with Vince McMahon on RAW. After RAW went off the air on the USA Network, the WWE Network streamed a live feed from the arena of Daniel Bryan celebrating with fans at ringside following his retirement speech. All of the main roster WWE stars were on stage as well as Vince McMahon. Bryan was hugged by Vince and walked to the back. Before the live feed ended, O’Neill grabbed McMahon in a “playful, physical way.” Howeve
  
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• Backstage News on Ronda Rousey & The Rock Involved with HHH & Reigns at ‘Mania, John Cena Backstage at SD!, Update on Gargano & Ciampa in NXT

  10-02-2016 18:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWInsider.com
  Backstage News Rousey and The Rock Involved with HHH & Reigns at ‘Mania
  There continues to be talk within WWE of involving The Rock and/or Ronda Rousey in the planned Triple H vs Roman Reigns Title match main event at WrestleMania 32. The Rock is confirmed to be appearing at ‘Mania, but as of now it’s unknown whether or not Ronda Rousey’s schedule will permit her to appear. Ideas being disc
  
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• Big Update: CM Punk to Undergo Surgery, UFC Debut Fight Delayed Yet Again

  10-02-2016 18:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani, CM Punk will be undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back, and subsequently his UFC debut fight against Mickey Gall will be delayed.
  Punk had the following to say to Helwani, noting that his back has always been something that bothered him, likely stemming from his pro wrestling days:“It got bad enough to the point where I couldn’t do anything the week before I went to train with the New Jersey
  
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• Jim Ross Talks Returning to Commentary for NJPW, Fan Criticism of WWE, the Predictability of Reigns vs HHH at ‘Mania, NXT and More

  10-02-2016 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio and below are some interview highlights:
  Ring Rust Radio: I mentioned your new job as the play-by-play man for New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXS TV. What went into your decision to jump back into the wrestling business, and why do you feel now was the right time to join another commentary team?
  Jim Ross: I never retired from the wrestling play-by-play. I never found a place that was overly comfortable for han
  
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• Roderick Strong Talks Daniel Bryan’s Retirement, His Most Memorable Bryan Moment, Their One Hour ROH Match and More

  10-02-2016 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Flickr by Anton Jackson
  On the latest episode of the Pancakes and Powerslams Show, host Chris Featherstone spoke with current Ring of Honor Television Champion Roderick Strong about his intense feud with Daniel Bryan in Ring of Honor and Full Impact Pro. Strong also talked about Daniel Bryan retiring at a young age due to concussions, and below are some interview highlights:
  Reliving his near-one hour match with Bryan in 2005 for ROH: That was one of the best t
  
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• NXT Coach Posts Photos of Balor and Nakamura, Stars You Didn’t Know Were in WCW (Video), New Francesca 2 Merchandise

  10-02-2016 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New Francesca 2 Merchandise
  WWE has released a new t-shirt for Francesca 2 and WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day.
  NXT Coach Posts Photos of Balor and Nakamura
  WWE NXT coach Matt Bloom posted the following photos of Finn Balor and Shinsuke Nakamura:Many moons ago and recent. Two of the best talents and friends I know. @wwebalor @ShinsukeN pic.twitter.com/xjvQ5bYAOY
  — Matt Bloom (@NXTMattBloom) February 10, 2016
  Stars You Didn’t Know Were in WCW
  The following is the latest WWE 5 Thin
  
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• Update: Titus O’Neil’s WWE Suspension Reportedly Reduced

  10-02-2016 17:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
  As noted, WWE star Titus O’Neil has been suspended for unprofessional conduct after he “playfully, physically” grabbed Vince McMahon during Daniel Bryan’s post-WWE Raw retirement speech this week. Word was that the suspension was for up to 90 days, however Justin LaBar is reporting the sentence has been reduced to 60 days:60 days is meant for 2nd time drug test fail—not something trivial by someone who gives all their time helping t
  
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• What Happened After WWE Smackdown Tapings Last Night?, Womens Title Match & More on NXT Tonight, WWE Edits Titus – Vince Grab

  10-02-2016 17:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  What Happened After WWE Smackdown Tapings Last Night?
  After the WWE Smackdown tapings ended last night, The Wyatt Family continued to surround Chris Jericho and AJ Styles in the ring, and then attacked them both. The Lucha Dragons and Neville then came down and made the save, and eventually Sin Cara put Erick Rowan through a table with an elbow drop from the top rope. The babyfaces then celebrated in the ring to end the show.
  Womens Title Match & More on NXT Tonight
  The following matches ha
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Titus O’Neil’s Suspension, Latest On Bryan Retiring, CM Punk’s UFC Odds, Austin Podcasting With Big Show, More

  10-02-2016 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray Hernandez as the co-host. 
  Announcement: WrestleZone Radio Now Available On Stitcher
  Midway through today’s show ProWrestlingSheet.com’s Editor-in-Chief & former TMZ Senior Producer Ryan Satin joins the show. Ryan is the regular featured guest on Wednesdays and chats about
  
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• Jim Ross Announces His Debut Date For NJPW On AXS TV, Ring of Honor NY Return Pre-Sale Ticket Issue

  10-02-2016 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim Ross Announces His Debut Date For NJPW On AXS TV
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross put up the following post to his personal Facebook page last night. In the post JR notes that he met with the AXS TV team last night, including Josh Barnett, and that he will begin working this morning. He also notes that his debut episode calling the action for NJPW on AXS TV will air on Friday March 4th: 
  Great meal w/ the AXSTV team tonight in LA. Thanks Wolfgang Puck! Josh Barnett and I are re
  
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• YES! To Giving Gratitude To Daniel Bryan

  10-02-2016 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Give Gratitude Back To Daniel Bryan
  What we saw on Monday night was a prime example of someone loving what they do. Someone who put in more than forty hours a week, more than 250 hours a year and more than 16 years of his life had to call it quits. Daniel Bryan spoke to his fans across the world about his health and opened up about retiring from professional wrestling. What many hoped was a storyline was nothing but real life. Yes, a predetermined sport was real on Monday night.
  When I talk to p
  
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• Shark Boy Honored With Citizenship Award (Photo), Mick Foley Comments On Historic Daniel Bryan Moment

  10-02-2016 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shark Boy Honored With Citizenship Award
  Former WCW and TNA Superstar Dean “Shark Boy” Roll was honored this week with a Citizenship Award by the city of Kettering, OH. He recently helped the authorities in Kettering with the arrest of a registered sex offender. 
  Related: Former TNA Star Helps Take Down Registered Sex Offender
  In November of 2015 Dean saw a man peeping in to his neighbor’s window. He then attempted to question the man. The man claimed that he was
  
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• Videos: Dr. Shelby Wishes Daniel Bryan Well & Johnny Depp Plays Donald Trump In Funny Or Die Movie

  10-02-2016 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dr. Shelby Wishes Daniel Bryan Well
  Former WWE on-air personality Dr. Shelby came out of retirement to make the following Youtube video wishing his former anger management client Daniel Bryan a happy retirement. He also gives fans who may be dealing with anger issues following Daniel’s retirement some advice:Johnny Depp Plays Donald Trump For Funny Or Die
  Johnny Depp recently teamed up with Funny Or Die to make a comedic movie about WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump. You c
  
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• Breaking: Titus O’Neil Suspended By WWE For Unprofessional Conduct; Likely To Miss WrestleMania 32

  10-02-2016 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Titus O’Neil Suspended By WWE
  Source: PWInsider.com
  WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil was sent home from last night’s WWE Smackdown tapings shortly after arriving. It’s being said that he has been suspended for unprofessional conduct.
  His unprofessional conduct allegedly occurred during the end of the Monday Night RAW taping in Seattle, WA. After RAW had stopped going live on the USA Network the feed kicked over live to the WWE Network to continue coverage of Daniel Bryan’
  
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• **SPOILERS** – WWE SmackDown Results For Thursday Night

  10-02-2016 07:14
  
  Credit: WrestlingInc* SmackDown kicks off with Chris Jericho coming to the ring for a promo to hype his match with AJ Styles.* Chris Jericho vs. AJ Styles ends when the Social Outcasts come out to interrupt. This leads to a tag match.* Styles and Jericho defeated Curtis Axel and Adam Rose. After the match, Jericho left Styles laying with a Codebreaker.* They air a clip of Daniel Bryan’s retirement and the RAW contract signing as tables are brought out and put around the ring.* The Dudley B
  
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• Brie Bella calls Nikki to offer support before her speaking engagement: Total Divas, Feb. 9, 2016

  10-02-2016 06:50
  
  Brie Bella calls Nikki to offer support before her speaking engagement: Total Divas, Feb. 9, 2016The post Brie Bella calls Nikki to offer support before her speaking engagement: Total Divas, Feb. 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Bella Twins join the Best Buddies Challenge: Total Divas, February 9, 2016

  10-02-2016 06:49
  
  The Bella Twins join the Best Buddies Challenge: Total Divas, February 9, 2016The post The Bella Twins join the Best Buddies Challenge: Total Divas, February 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Alicia Fox is surprised by bouquet delivery: Total Divas, February 9, 2016

  10-02-2016 06:48
  
  Alicia Fox is surprised by bouquet delivery: Total Divas, February 9, 2016The post Alicia Fox is surprised by bouquet delivery: Total Divas, February 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• TNA Impact Results (02/09) – Kurt Angle vs. Drew Galloway, More

  10-02-2016 06:47
  
  We are in the United Kingdom for the first of what Pope say is the first of five weeks Impact Wrestling will be across the pond. Matt says the fans can boo him all they want, because he’s too rich to care. The fans start chanting for EC3, and Matt ignores them and says the Matt Hardy Brand will teach the Impact Wrestling Brand how to do business because the Matt Hardy Brand is the more valuable of the two. He says the kinds of deviants who would boo him are the same people who would cheer
  
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• Mandy Rose is worried she offended Eva Marie: Total Divas, February 9, 2016

  10-02-2016 06:47
  
  Mandy Rose is worried she offended Eva Marie: Total Divas, February 9, 2016The post Mandy Rose is worried she offended Eva Marie: Total Divas, February 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Smackdown TV Taping Results For 2/11 *Spoilers*

  10-02-2016 06:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are WWE Smackdown TV taping results from tonight’s WWE tapings in Portland, Oregon: 
  Chris Jericho vs AJ Styles 
  – Jericho cuts a prematch promo, hyping the matchup. The match ends with no result, as the Social Outcasts interrupt, but it transitions into a tag team match
  AJ Styles & Chris Jericho defeated Social Outcasts
  – Adam Rose and Curtis Axel competed for the Social Outcasts. Jericho attacked Styles after the match and laid him out wit
  
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• The Attendance For TNA’s Tour Of The UK + Reby Sky To Wrestle In TNA?

  10-02-2016 06:41
  
  – TNA drew 3,000 fans to their January 29th Impact Wrestling tapings in Manchester and 4,000 fans to the January 31st tapings in Birmingham. At this time there is no word on the attendance for the January 30th tapings.
  – Matt Hardy posted the following on Twitter, praising Trevor Lee and teasing Reby Sky possibly going after the Knockouts Title…
  #TrevorLee has sat underneath the learning tree of @ShaneHelmsCom, myself & Jeff Hardy since he was born. @TLee910 is the future.
  
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• Brie Bella’s Post-RAW Morning With Daniel Bryan + RAW Twitter Ratings

  10-02-2016 06:36
  
  – Monday Night RAW ranked #2 among series & specials for the night in Nielsen’s Twitter TV ratings. They lost out to The Bachelor. The show had a unique audience of 2.926 million, which represents the number of Twitter accounts that commented on the show. This is up from last week’s 1.772 million. The show had 21.342 million total impressions, which represents the number of times tweets about the show were seen; this was up from last week’s 9.113 million impressions.
  
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• The Rock Supports Lucha Underground (Photo), Titus O’Neil Meets With Adidas

  10-02-2016 06:31
  
  – WWE returns to Auckland, NZ on August 10th. It will be part of the company’s summer tour of Australia.
  – As reported on Monday, former NXT performer Bull Dempsey will be working as Bull James on the independent scene.
  – Lucha underground tweeted out the following image this morning…
  Cool shirt, @TheRock. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/0z6fojKqDd
  — Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) February 9, 2016
  – Titus O’Neil posted the following on Twitter,
  
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• Kenny Bolin Returns to the Apter Chat; Talks Daniel Bryan’s Retirement, Should Trump Be Ousted from HOF?, ‘Taker at ‘Mania, More

  10-02-2016 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  Kenny Bolin is one of the most outspoken persons in the business. He’s back at the Apter Chat and gives his uncensored opinions of subjects ranging from Daniel Bryan’s retirement, should Donald Trump be ousted from the WWE Hall Of Fame, what the Undertaker should do and NOT do at WrestleMania and more:The post Kenny Bolin Returns to the Apter Chat; Talks Daniel Bryan’s Retirement, Should Trump Be Ousted from HOF?, ‘Taker at ‘Mania, Mor
  
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• Daniel Bryan Thanks Fans, NHL Team Thanks Bryan, Final WWE Raw Rating Increases, NXT Tag Team Wins Dark Match at SD! Tapings

  10-02-2016 05:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Final WWE Raw Rating Increases
  The final rating for this week’s edition of WWE Raw, featuring Daniel Bryan’s WWE retirement, was a 2.65, which is up from last week’s 2.38 rating. As noted, this week’s show averaged 3.726 million viewers, also up from last week’s 3.383 million viewership average.
  NXT Tag Team Wins Dark Match at SD! Tapings
  Prior to tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings, NXT tag team Enzo Amore and Big Cass, with Carmel
  
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• WWE Main Event Taping Results For 2/9 *Spoilers*

  10-02-2016 05:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s WWE Main Event taping results from Portland, Oregon: 
  Zack Ryder defeated Heath Slater 
  Natalya defeated Alicia Fox 
  – Natalya wins via submission with the Sharpshooter 
  Mark Henry & Darren Young defeated Damien Sandow & Fandango The post WWE Main Event Taping Results For 2/9 *Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• The New Day Pranks Renee Young On RAW, The Latest ‘UpUpDownDown’ Video

  10-02-2016 05:34
  
  – During their segment with Renee Young on last night’s RAW, New Day pulled a little prank on Young with their calculator. Big E claims that the calculator was hacked.…
  Real mature New Day. Real mature. (@XavierWoodsPhD) pic.twitter.com/i0lQ0SlJPZ
  — Donkey Kong Daddy (@ReneeYoungWWE) February 9, 2016
  The calculator was hacked. https://t.co/Q6TqtKKNkO
  — ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) February 9, 2016
  – Here is the latest episode of Xavier Woods’ UpUpDownDown&helli
  
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• The Dudley Boyz React To Their Heel Turn On RAW – Details

  10-02-2016 05:23
  
  In posts on Twitter, The Dudley Boyz and Joey Styles both commented on the team attacking the Usos during last night’s episode of RAW. They wrote:
  "Thou shalt not mess with the Dudley Boys." @WWEUniverse #RAW
  — Bubba Ray Dudley (@BubbaRayDudley) February 9, 2016
  The dudley boys…. we're back!!! OH MY BROTHER……. OH TESTIFY!!!! #RAW
  — D-von Dudley (@TestifyDVon) February 9, 2016
  I'm EXTREME-ly happy @BubbaRayDudley & @TestifyDVon ended their "nostalgia run
  
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• 1/9 Edition of “WWE Raw…In About 4 Minutes”: How Was the Show?, Is Fastlane Shaping Up Well?, Daniel Bryan’s Emotional Sendoff, More

  10-02-2016 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The 2/8/2016 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw reviewed in about 4 minutes. How was this week’s show? How is the Fastlane PPV taking shape? And an emotional send-off to one of the best wrestlers of the decade – Daniel Bryan:The post 1/9 Edition of “WWE Raw…In About 4 Minutes”: How Was the Show?, Is Fastlane Shaping Up Well?, Daniel Bryan’s Emotional Sendoff, More appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Mick Foley Reacts To Daniel Bryan’s Retirement On RAW

  10-02-2016 05:16
  
  Mick Foley posted the following on his Facebook, commenting on the retirement of Daniel Bryan…
  #ThankYouDanielBryan
  Daniel Bryan called it a career last night on #RAW – but what a career it was. He put everything he had into everything he did, and changed the wrestling world forever. As good as he was wherever he went – from Independents, to Japan, to ROH, Bryan Danielson just did not strike many (including me) as a WWE guy. But, when given the chance, he showed that he could
  
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• Report – What If Shinsuke Nakamura Didn’t Pass His WWE Medical Testing?

  10-02-2016 05:00
  Partial Source: Pwinsider
  Shinsuke Nakamura visited the WWE Performance Center last week, and also did his WWE medicals in Pittsburgh, PA. At this time there is no report on if he passed those tests or not, but many have wondered what would happen if he failed the testing.
  In the past, talents like Willie Mack and Nigel McGuinness were said to be signed by WWE, but were then not signed when they failed their medicals. The speculation at this time is that if Nakamura failed his medicals that WWE
  
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