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• Isenberg Reacts: Why WWE Smackdown Is Now More Important

  19-02-2016 23:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Why Smackdown is Important Now
  Grading this week’s WWE Smackdown was easy. I began to rate it as soon as I heard who was going to be on the show and why. On RAW, Chris Jericho said he will give an answer to AJ Styles regarding their potential match at WWE Fastlane. Also, Brock Lesnar was advertised, kept off of RAW and hyped for Thursday night. Lastly, instead of having Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. The Dudley Boyz headlining RAW, they pushed it back a few days.
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• Eric Bischoff Talks Hogan’s 1998 Leaked WCW Contract, Big Show, Almost Fighting Vince, WCW’s Monster Truck Plans, Triple H As WWE Champ, More

  19-02-2016 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio is proud present this exclusive interview with former President of WCW Eric Bischoff.
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  Eric’s appearance was made possible by the Super Megafest Comic-Con taking place in Marlborough, MA from April 8-10th. Eric will be appearing at the event alongside WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley & Ric Flair.
  You can find the full audio from Eric’s interview below. We have transcribed some of Eric’s quotes on
  
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• Eric Bischoff On Hogan’s 1998 WCW Contract, The Big Show, Almost Fighting Vince, WCW’s Monster Truck Plans, Triple H As WWE Champ, More

  19-02-2016 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio is proud present this exclusive interview with former President of WCW Eric Bischoff.
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  Eric’s appearance was made possible by the Super Megafest Comic-Con taking place in Marlborough, MA from April 8-10th. Eric will be appearing at the event alongside WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley & Ric Flair.
  You can find the full audio from Eric’s interview below. We have transcribed some of Eric’s quotes on
  
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• When Will the Second Episode of Edge and Christian’s New Show Air?, The Rock to Host Big Awards Show, Smackdown Viewership Info

  19-02-2016 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  When Will the Second Episode of Edge and Christian’s New Show Air?
  Edge and Christian’s new show will premiere on the WWE Network immediately following WWE Fastlane on Sunday night, and the second episode of the show will air immediately following Raw on Monday night. Below is the synopsis for the episode:
  “Edge and Christian pay homage to the cinematic side of WWE while celebrating the success of their first episode!”
  The Rock to Host Big Award
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs – WWE Fastlane Main Event, Joe vs. Zayn, Bret Hart

  19-02-2016 21:40
  
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, here are the highlights…
  On Sunday’s Fastlane Main Event: “Are you as curious as I am about what will go down Sunday at WWE Fast Lane between Lesnar-Reigns-Ambrose? Could the eventual winner Sunday still retain the title opportunity at the April 3 Wrestlemania Texas event? Stranger things have happened. I do expect Roman Reigns to be booed which isn’t a bad response unless one is being positioned to be the WWE’s top, fan favori
  
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• Sasha Banks To Appear At iPlay America In March – Details

  19-02-2016 21:35
  
  Sasha Banks will appear at iPlay America for a meet and greet on March 19. Doors open at 10 AM and the event starts at 11 AM. You can get tickets here.
  Jessica Schwartz, director of marketing and sales for iPlay America, said: “Sasha Banks is dynamic and fans absolutely adore her because she is fierce. Her fans are legion and very enthusiastic. We really expect to see huge attendance at this event so I recommend getting tickets early!”
  There are several ticket options. The VIP ticket
  
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• Former WWE Creative Writer Explains How WWE Misses The Boat On ‘Cool’

  19-02-2016 21:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesFormer WWE Creative Writer Andrew Goldstein, has published a new column at PWMania.com. Goldstein explains how WWE misses the boat on ‘cool.’ Here is an excerpt from his article:
  “Professional wrestling is a lot of things, but “cool” is rarely one of them. I’m not talking about guilty pleasure cool. Or ironically cool. Or niche cool. Wrestling’s sustained popularity for more than a century is buttressed by those kitschy appeals.
  
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• Orlando Mayor Reacts To WrestleMania Returning To His City & More

  19-02-2016 21:14
  
  The Miami Herald has an interview with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer about the possibility of Wrestlemania 33 coming to the city. It’s also in the running for WrestleMania 34. Here are highlights:
  On negotiations with WWE: “I actually traveled to Connecticut and met with [WWE CEO/Chairman] Vince McMahon and the executive team for the 2008 event and I was part of our proposal for the [2017 and 2018] events as well.”
  On WWE being impressed: “I don’t think they’ve had
  
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• 2/19 Edition of WZ Daily: WWE Fastlane Preview, Bill Apter Gives His Fastlane Predictions, Latest Undertaker-WM32 Rumors, More

  19-02-2016 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily was live today at Noon EST on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s show wraps up with the latest installment of Apter’s Alley. Featuring 1Wrestling.com Editor-in-Chief & author of Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn’t Know It Was Broken!, Bill Apter. Bill
  
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• EVOLVE Talks Involvement with the WWE Network, WWE Releases Off-Air Smackdown Footage, Wyatts Predict Fall of WWE Titans at Fastlane

  19-02-2016 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  EVOLVE Talks Involvement with the WWE Network
  EVOLVE has issued the following:
  February 19th: The mind-blowing 2016 continued with WWE’s announcements of the Global Cruiserweight Series coming to the WWE Network in July. Triple H mentions EVOLVE in this article as a promotion they are looking to work with to secure talent. This is going to make things even more interesting as the stakes continue to grow! What names on the upcoming EVOLVE cards do you want to see
  
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• Tonight’s ROH Honor Rising Lineup + Lucha Underground Ratings, More

  19-02-2016 20:10
  
  — This week’s edition of Lucha Underground drew about 152,000 viewers for El Rey Network. The replay had 52,000 viewers. The viewership for the initial broadcast was higher than last week’s viewership of 136,000. However, the replay rating was down from last week’s 81,000.
  – Here are the card for tonight’s ROH Honor Rising event. You can watch the show live or VOD via New Japan World…
  * Jushin Liger & Matt Sydal vs. Dalton Castle & Ryusuke Tagu
  
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• WWE SmackDown Highlight Videos + Chris Jericho Set For The 4/12 SmackDown

  19-02-2016 20:04
  
  — WWE is advertising Chris Jericho for the upcoming SmackDown TV tapings on April 12 in San Diego, California. Other stars being advertised for the event include Roman Reigns, The New Day, Dean Ambrose, and Bray Wyatt. Tickets for the event go on sale today.
  – Below are some highlight videos for last night’s edition of SmackDown:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Shane McMahon’s **NEW LOOK** (Grey Hair)! ((BRAND NEW PHOTO POSTED TODAY))!!!
  The post WWE SmackDown Highlight Videos
  
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• WWE Diva Sasha Banks Announced to Appear at iPlay America in March, Details

  19-02-2016 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesThe following press release has been issued:
  Former NXT Women’s Champion WWE Diva Sasha Banks at iPlay America March 19
  Freehold, NJ — WWE Diva Sasha Banks has been called one of the Four Horsewomen of NXT wrestling. This fan favorite and force to be reckoned with will be at iPlay America for a Meet & Greet, Saturday, March 19, 2016. Doors open at 10 a.m. Event starts at 11 a.m. To get tickets: iPlayAmerica.com/SashaBanks
  Part of a new generation of top
  
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• Vito Lograsso Continues To Stroke His Huge Ego In A Blog Post On Daniel Bryan

  19-02-2016 19:55
  
  Former WWE Superstar Vito Lograsso, who is known to have a massive ego, posted a statement on social media regarding how WWE treated its athletes and performers regarding to head-trauma related injuries. Lograsso is currently in the midst of a lawsuit with WWE. He indicated that if it wasn’t for his current lawsuit against WWE that Daniel Bryan would not have retired from wrestling.
  “My thoughts on this week so far are something to talk about. People are now starting to get in the kn
  
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• WZ Reader Poll & Wrestle Chat: Who Will Win the Triple Threat Main Event Match at WWE Fastlane?

  19-02-2016 19:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)WWE Fastlane is live this Sunday night, and WZ wants to know who you think will win the triple threat main event match featuring Roman Reigns vs Dean Ambrose vs Brock Lesnar.
  Be sure to vote in the poll below, and sound off with your opinions in the comment section!<a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/9315855/”>Who Will Win the Triple Threat Match at WWE Fastlane?</a>
  The post WZ Reader Poll & Wrestle Chat: Who Will Win the Triple Threat Ma
  
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• Renee Young’s WWE Network Pick of the Week (Video), WWE Legend at NXT Live Event, New Dean Ambrose T-Shirt Released

  19-02-2016 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Renee Young’s WWE Network Pick of the Week
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Renee Young choosing a moment from the new original series, WWE Ride Along, as her WWE Network Pick of the Week. You can check the video out at this link.
  WWE Legend at NXT Live Event
  WWE Legend Tatanka noted on Twitter that he was visiting at last night’s WWE NXT live event in Crystal River, Florida.
  New Dean Ambrose T-Shirt Released
  WWE has released a new “the
  
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• Schalles, Reimers and Reynolds among guests on Takedown Radio February 20

  19-02-2016 18:45
  
  Listen to Takedown Radio this Saturday at 9 a.m. (CT) on TakedownWrestle.com
  
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• WWE Looks at WCW’s 2001 Relaunch Attempt with the “Big Bang” PPV, Eric Bischoff Comments, Former ECW Announcer Almost Involved

  19-02-2016 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE.com has published a new article looking back at WCW’s “Big Bang” PPV of 2001, which was to serve as a relaunch attempt for the World Championship Wrestling brand.
  At the time, Eric Bischoff, along with Fusient Media Ventures, had raised $67 million to purchase WCW from AOL Time Warner. Eric Bischoff revealed in the article that part of the plan was to shut down WCW for awhile and then relaunch to continue the Monday Nighy Wars against WWE.
  “We were going to shut [WCW
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking WWE’s Fastlane, Wade Barrett Leaving WWE, Vincent J McMahon Award, More

  19-02-2016 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Today’s show is also a call-in show! Call in at 646-716-5344
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s show also features the latest installment of Apter’s Alley. This week 1Wrestling.com’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Apter&n
  
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• Apollo Crews Talks Shocking People With His In-Ring Skills, Cursing During His Takeover Brooklyn Promo, Praises NXT Coaches, More

  19-02-2016 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT star Apollo Crews recently spoke with NJ.com to promote tonight’s WWE NXT live event in New Jersey, and below are highlights:
  On his in-ring ability:
  “Not a lot of people are sure of what I’m capable of. So, it’s cool to be able to do things like [a standing backflip] and shock people.”
  On the WWE NXT coaches:
  “The coaches have so much knowledge, and experience. They open your eyes to doing things in a different way. They’re available to us
  
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• Who Wins The Vincent J. McMahon Award on Monday Night Raw?, Is John Cena Close To Returning?

  19-02-2016 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 22: Professional Wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor John Cena attends Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con 2014 at Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 22, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)This first segment this weekend of Chair Shot Reality starts off with the Vincent J. McMahon award and ends with a powerful speech by Isenberg on John Cena. Here’s some highlights:Justin LaBar on Vincent J. McMahon award:
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• Current WWE Fastlane PPV Betting Odds Revealed, Who is Favored to Be the WWE World Champion By the End of WrestleMania?

  19-02-2016 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Currently, Roman Reigns is favored to walk out of Wrestlemania 32 as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. The odds are -350 for Roman in this case, and +250 for anyone but Roman being champ by the conclusion of Wrestlemania.
  An easy explanation of how these odds work would be a minus sign (-) symbolizes the favorite and a plus sign (+) does the same for the underdog.
  For example, one would have to bet $350 on Roman in this case to win $100.
  Betting against Reigns however, a $100 bet would yield $250
  
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• Who in NXT is Using WWE’s New “The Revival” Trademark?, This Week’s WWE Smackdown Top 10 Video, Today’s Wrestler Birthdays

  19-02-2016 17:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Week’s Smackdown Top 10 Video
  WWE has released this week’s Smackdown top 10 moments video and you can check it out at this link.
  Today’s Wrestler Birthdays
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, WWE NXT Superstar Tye Dillinger turns 35 years old, El Torito turns 34, ECW Original Danny Doring turns 42, fellow ECW Original Francine turns 44 and Shawn Spears turns 35.
  Details on Who in WWE is Using “The Revival” Trademark
  As noted, WWE applied to trademark &ldq
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Kevin Kellam & Bill Apter’s WWE Fastlane Predictions

  19-02-2016 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s show also features the latest installment of Apter’s Alley. This week 1Wrestling.com’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Apter joins Nick for a full preview of this Sunday’s WWE Fastlane.
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST 
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Kevin Kellam & Bill Apter Previewing This Sunday’s WWE Fastlane

  19-02-2016 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s show also features the latest installment of Apter’s Alley. This week 1Wrestling.com’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Apter joins Nick for a full preview of this Sunday’s WWE Fastlane.
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST 
  
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• New ROH TV Champion Crowned Last Night In Japan, Brie Bella Hypes Her Divas Title Match At Fastlane

  19-02-2016 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New ROH TV Champion Crowned In Japan
  Last night Ring of Honor presented the first night of the Honor Rising event co-produced with New Japan Pro Wrestling. At the conclusion of last night’s show Tomihiro Ishii defeated Roderick Strong for the ROH TV Championship.
  Brie Bella Hypes Her Divas Title Match
  WWE Diva Brie Bella has posted the following on Instagram hyping her WWE Divas Championship Match this Sunday at WWE Fastlane against Charlotte:
   
  Don’t miss me becoming the new Di
  
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• Shane Douglas On His Angle w/ Ric Flair Being Undermined in WCW, Being Puzzled By Shawn Michaels, The Kliq Incident in Montreal w/ Carl Ouellet

  19-02-2016 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In an over TWO HOUR discussion with John and Chad, Shane Douglas breaks down highlights of his amazing career, the in ring feuds that defined the Franchise persona and the backstage politics that always seemed to rear their ugly head in the organizations he was a part of for over three decades in the sport of professional wrestling. We also get keyed into what the Franchise thinks about today’s wrestling landscape and what the reason is behind the fewest number of people in history consumi
  
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• WWE NXT Sells Out In Philly (Photos), The Rock Gives Details About The Upcoming “San Andreas 2” Movie

  19-02-2016 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Sells Out In Philly
  WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H posted the following tweet showing the sold out crowd from last night’s NXT show in Philadelphia, PA:This week’s #NXTRoadTrip kicks off with another sellout show in #NXTPhilly…#WeAreNXT @WWENXT pic.twitter.com/bHz7VAhUnT
  — Triple H (@TripleH) February 19, 2016
  Details On San Andreas 2
  WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson posted the following to Facebook giving details about the upcoming sequel
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results (2/18): Philadelphia; Austin Aries Debuts in the Main Event, Bayley vs Bliss for the Title, Zayn vs Riley, More

  19-02-2016 14:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Live Event Results
  2/18/16
  Upper Darby, PA
  -Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady def. The Vaudevillains
  Hilarious moment came when Enzo and Aiden played the match off as a boxing match. Sat in chairs in their corners. Aiden actually knocked Enzo down for about an 8 count before the match regained normalcy.
  -Carmella def. Peyton Royce
  -Apollo Crews def. Elias Samson
  MASSIVE heat on Samson. Could not hear him sin
  
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• The Updated Lineup For Sunday Night’s WWE Fastlane PPV

  19-02-2016 06:50
  
  Here is the current lineup for this weekend’s WWE PPV event, Fastlane, following this week’s edition of Smackdown. The event is set for Sunday, February 21.
  Triple Threat #1 Contender’s Match:
  Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose
  WWE Intercontinental Title Match:Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler
  WWE Divas Title Match:Charlotte vs. Brie Bella
  Chris Jericho vs. AJ Styles
  Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch vs. Tamina Snuka and Naomi
  Kane, Big Show and Ryback vs The Wyatt Family
  Kic
  
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• WWE.com Interviews Mason Ryan – Does He Miss WWE?, His Current Gig, More

  19-02-2016 06:41
  
  WWE.com published a new interview with former WWE Superstar Mason Ryan, who spoke about what he is up to since leaving the company. He is currently part of the cast for the Cirque du Soleil show, KA, in Las Vegas. Below are some highlights.
  Ryan on joining the cast of KA: “After I left WWE I was still wrestling independently over in the U.K., in Japan and all over the states. One day I got a call from WWE, and they said, “We might have a job opportunity, if you’re interested, w
  
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• Kofi Kingston Discusses The New Day’s Chemistry, Keys To Success, More

  19-02-2016 06:32
  
  The Vindicator recently interviewed WWE tag team champion and New Day member Kofi Kingston. Kofi discussed New Day’s chemistry, the team’s success, and more. Below are some highlights.
  His thoughts on New Day’s goal: “It’s truly a new day ever since we graced the WWE Universe with our presence. Every time we come out there, you see us being funny, having fun, entertaining people and, of course, preaching the power of positivity. That’s what New Day is all abou
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Report (02/18) – Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley

  19-02-2016 05:54
  
  On Monday night, Dean Ambrose called out one of the two men he will be facing at Fastlane, Brock Lesnar.Brock did not come out, but Stephanie McMahon did and as a result Dean is no longer the Intercontinental Champion.We are in Ontario, California and your announcers are Byron Saxton, Jerry Lawler, and Michael Cole.
  Kevin Owens makes his way to the ring and he is not in his wrestling gear.
  Kevin takes a seat on the announce table and he shows the belt to Cole and Lawler before taking his seat ne
  
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• Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. The Dudley Boyz: SmackDown, February 18, 2016

  19-02-2016 05:46
  
  Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. The Dudley Boyz: SmackDown, February 18, 2016The post Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose vs. The Dudley Boyz: SmackDown, February 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The man with no regrets: SmackDown Fallout, February 18, 2016

  19-02-2016 05:45
  
  The man with no regrets: SmackDown Fallout, February 18, 2016The post The man with no regrets: SmackDown Fallout, February 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Natalya vs. Charlotte: SmackDown, February 18, 2016

  19-02-2016 05:44
  
  Natalya vs. Charlotte: SmackDown, February 18, 2016The post Natalya vs. Charlotte: SmackDown, February 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The New Day preview their victory pose: SmackDown, February 18, 2016

  19-02-2016 05:43
  The New Day preview their victory pose: SmackDown, February 18, 2016The post The New Day preview their victory pose: SmackDown, February 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Chris Jericho vs. The Miz: SmackDown, February 18, 2016

  19-02-2016 05:43
  
  Chris Jericho vs. The Miz: SmackDown, February 18, 2016The post Chris Jericho vs. The Miz: SmackDown, February 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sasha Banks vs. Tamina: SmackDown, February 18, 2016

  19-02-2016 05:42
  
  Sasha Banks vs. Tamina: SmackDown, February 18, 2016The post Sasha Banks vs. Tamina: SmackDown, February 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Next WWE 2K16 DLC Revealed, Holly Holm Posts Cosmo Preview Photos, Guardians Of The Galaxy / Suicide Squad Mashup (Video)

  19-02-2016 05:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 2K16
  2K Games issued the following details about the WWE 2K16 Hall of Fame Showcase DLC, which will be available for purchase on February 23rd: The WWE 2K16 Hall of Fame Showcase is right around the corner! Featuring 20 playable Superstars, seven classic matches, and six new playable arenas, the Hall of Fame Showcase is available starting February 23, 2016 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. It will also be included in the upcoming PC edition of WWE 2K16
  
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• Why WWE Has Wasted Wade Barrett

  19-02-2016 05:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo courtesy of Getty images
  My Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review looks at how WWE has wasted Wade Barrett. The following is an excerpt:The amount of unfortunate descriptions for the WWE career of Wade Barrett outnumber the positive ones.
  Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com reported Barrett informed WWE he will be leaving once his contract expires in June. Barrett acknowledged on Twitter the buzz generated by the report writing: “I’ll comment further at a more appropr
  
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• Rob Van Dam Added To House Of Hardcore Events, NXT Live Event Results From Crystal River, FL

  19-02-2016 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rob Van Dam 
  It was previously reported that Rob Van Dam would make his debut for Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore on Friday, April 15th in Queens at the ELMCOR Center.
  House of Hardcore is now promoting RVD for the HOH Philly event the following night, at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on April 16th. 
  NXT Live Event 
  The following results are from tonight’s NXT live event in Crystal River, Florida: 
  Kenneth Crawford
  
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• Edge Talks Concussions and Daniel Bryan’s Retirement (Video), WWE Stock Update, First Trailer for Eric Bischoff WWE DVD

  19-02-2016 04:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Stock Update
  WWE stock was down 1.49% today, closing at $15.24 per share.
  Edge Talks Concussions and Daniel Bryan’s Retirement
  In the following video, TMZ catches up with WWE Hall of Famer Edge to talk concussions and Daniel Bryan’s recent retirement:First Trailer for Eric Bischoff WWE DVD
  WrestlingDVDNetwork.com and WWEDVD.co.uk have released the following trailer for WWE’s “Eric Bischoff: Sports Entertainment’s Most Controversial Fig
  
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• AJ Styles Talks Facing Y2J at WWE Fastlane, Watch HHH & Brock Lesnar Appear on SD! Tonight (Videos), Photo of Tonight’s NXT Crowd

  19-02-2016 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Tabercil
  Photo of Tonight’s NXT Crowd
  Triple H Tweeted the following photo of tonight’s sold out WWE NXT crowd in Philadelphia:This week’s #NXTRoadTrip kicks off with another sellout show in #NXTPhilly…#WeAreNXT @WWENXT pic.twitter.com/bHz7VAhUnT
  — Triple H (@TripleH) February 19, 2016AJ Styles Talks Facing Y2J at WWE Fastlane
  As seen on WWE Smackdown tonight, Chris Jericho officially accepted AJ Styles’ WWE Fastlane match challe
  
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• Kofi Kingston Talks Keys To Success In His Career, The New Day’s Chemistry As A Group

  19-02-2016 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston of The New Day recently spoke with The Vindicator in advance of this weekend’s WWE live event in Youngstown, Ohio.  You can read a few excerpts below: Kofi Kingston talks about The New Day’s goal:“It’s truly a new day ever since we graced the WWE Universe with our presence. Every time we come out there, you see us being funny, having fun, entertaining people and, of course, preaching the po
  
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• Final WWE Fastlane PPV Card: 7 Announced Matches, Edge and Christian Appearing with New Day, WZ Live Coverage and More

  19-02-2016 04:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown, below is the final card for this Sunday night’s WWE Fastlane PPV.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Fastlane beginning at 8pm EST on Sunday night so be sure to join us then!
  Triple Threat Match, with the winner facing Triple H for the WWE World Title at WrestleMania 32:
  -Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar vs Dean Ambrose 
  WWE Divas Title Match:
  -Charlotte (c) vs Brie Bella
  WWE Intercontinental Title Match:
  -Ke
  
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• Chris Jericho Advertised For Post-Wrestlemania Smackdown, The New Day Previews Their Victory Pose, More Smackdown Highlights (Videos)

  19-02-2016 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho 
  WWE Superstar Chris Jericho is being advertised for the April 12th WWE Smackdown TV taping in San Diego. Other names advertised for the taping are Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt. 
  There is an exclusive presale going on now until 11:59 p.m. tonight. Fans can use the password WWESMD to gain access. The public sale starts tomorrow morning. 
  WWE Smackdown 
  The following videos feature highlights from tonight’s episode of
  
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• Report – GFW Amped Gets Their First TV Clearance In New Zealand

  19-02-2016 02:36
  
  We just posted a photo of Chris Jericho and his entire family including his son and two daughters + his smokin’ HOT wife! If you’re interested, you can click here to view a photo of the entire Jericho family! Chris’ son looks just like him.
  Global Force Wrestling (GFW) has scored its first TV deal. New Zealand state broadcaster TVNZ is starting a new channel called DUKE which will target a male demographic. The website released a launch promo that includes footage from GFW Ampe
  
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• Bill Apter Predicts the Winner of the First Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award

  19-02-2016 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  He has done it all from the WWWF, to the WWF, to the WWE. This is one person who has stayed loyal to the McMahon empire for his entire professional life. He’s been a wrestler, advisor, booker, promoter, and more. Not many may have thought of him for the very first Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award, but Bill Apter has, and he reveals the name in the video below.
  Do you agree with Bill Apter’s prediction? If not, let us know who you think should
  
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• Backstage Rumor – Lucha Underground Reportedly Losing Money

  19-02-2016 02:28
  
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  UPDATE: Lucha Underground executive producer Eric Van Wagenen posted the following on Twitter in response to the below report…
  The rumors of @LuchaElRey's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Perhaps check with a real source instead of the same old disgruntled one?
  — Eric Van Wagenen (@EricVanWagenen) February 18, 2016
  The network gives us a seasonal production budget and we produce the show for exactly that, not a penny more.Thats
  
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