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• Johnny Mundo Says “Lucha Underground Reminds Me Of ECW”

  22-02-2016 23:59
  
  Lucha Underground star Johnny Mundo spoke with In Your Head Radio to help promote the second season of Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
  On the differences between Season 1 and Season 2 of Lucha Underground:
  “I’d say that Lucha Underground still right now is in its infancy. Season 1 especially though it was trying to find its identity, what it was going to be, and a lot of people had a lot of ideas and visions for what Lucha
  
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• Jim Ross Reacts To Sunday’s WWE Fastlane PPV, Edge & Christian, More

  22-02-2016 23:52
  
  WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his official blog at JRsBarBQ.com providing his thoughts on Sunday’s WWE Fastlane pay-per-view. Ross comments on a variety of topics including the fallout from last night’s pay-per-view, Edge and Christian’s segment and much more. Here are the highlights below:
  On his overall thoughts on the show:
  “I thought the show was overall a solid presentation that had some good moments but it also had its ugly moments. Many fans of the vo
  
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• The APA To Induct The Godfather Into The 2016 WWE Hall Of Fame

  22-02-2016 23:50
  
  According to this article on The Bleacher Report, JBL and Ron Simmons are set to do The Godfather (aka Charles Wright)’s WWE Hall of Fame induction. The site spoke with Simmons, JBL and Wright about the WWE’s announcement; you can check some highlights below:
  Wright on his induction: “I can’t wait to see the fans and tell them how much I appreciate them. They don’t forget. I really appreciate everything WWE has done for me and I really appreciate all the fans. It&rs
  
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• Triple H Announces Some New Post-WrestleMania 32 NXT Tour Dates – Details

  22-02-2016 23:46
  
  Triple H posted the following on Twitter today, announcing three post WrestleMania 32 NXT live events. The events take place in Charlotte, NC, Colombia, SC and Charleston, SC. Tickets go on sale on February 26th through Ticketmaster…
  The #NXTRoadTrip continues to:#NXTCharlotte 4/7#NXTColumbia 4/8#NXTCharleston 4/9
  Tix on sale 2/26 @TicketMaster pic.twitter.com/fbgOkLlZgY
  — Triple H (@TripleH) February 22, 2016
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• The Godfather joins the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016

  22-02-2016 23:17
  
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• WWE Celebrating ‘Daniel Bryan Night’ At Upcoming MSG Live Event

  22-02-2016 23:15
  
  The WWE will be holding a live event at Madison Square Garden on March 25th, the arena’s website announced the event will be titled “Daniel Bryan Night.” Former WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan will be in attendance for the show and will be honored.
  Here is the current line-up for the event:
  * Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus (with Triple H)
  * Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose (30-minute Iron Man match for the Intercontinental Title)
  * Kalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio (US Title match)
  * Big Show vs. B
  
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• 2/22 Edition of WrestleTalk News: 22 Thoughts on What Went Down Last Night at WWE Fastlane, How Did it Build to WrestleMania 32?, More

  22-02-2016 21:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It’s time for one of the worst named Pay Per Views of the year – WWE Fastlane! Neither a great or terrible show, so Oli has just compiled 22 thoughts on what went down. How did it build to Wrestlemania? Did Chris Jericho finally go full heel? All is revealed, along with stuff you don’t really care about…like Machine Gun Kelly.The post 2/22 Edition of WrestleTalk News: 22 Thoughts on What Went Down Last Night at WWE Fastlane, How Did it Build to WrestleMania 32?, More ap
  
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• Triple H Talks “Beast in the East” (Video), More Details on NXT Touring The Carolinas, Emma Responds to “Underrated” Fastlane Remark

  22-02-2016 21:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More Details on WWE NXT Touring The Carolinas
  As noted, WWE NXT will be touring the Carolinas, and below is the official press release:See the fallout from NXT TakeOver: Dallas as NXT makes its debut in North and South Carolina. Don’t miss a second of the action featuring Superstars like NXT Champion Finn Bálor, NXT Women’s Champion Bayley, Sami Zayn, Samoa Joe and Baron Corbin!
  On Thursday, April 7, NXT debuts at the Cabarrus Arena in Charlotte, N.C
  
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• News From Shinsuke Nakamura’s WWE Press Conference, What Nakamura Told WWE Officials, Entrance Music Note and More

  22-02-2016 21:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Japanese reported Enuhito has Tweeted the following news from the press conference held in Japan during which Shinsuke Announced his WWE signing:Nakamura told WWE officials that he wants to keep doing with his ring name & Costume.
  YES!
  — enuhito(English) (@enuhito_eng) February 22, 2016
  Nakamura said he already talks with the person who is making his new entrance music.
  — enuhito(English) (@enuhito_eng) February 22, 2016
  He said he is now really excited. He want
  
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• WWE Officially Announces Second 2016 Hall of Famer

  22-02-2016 21:39
  
  WWE posted the following announcement today:
  The Godfather to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016It ain’t easy being The Godfather. But after a long career, the highly entertaining Superstar will receive sports-entertainment’s biggest honor. As first reported by Bleacher Report, he is the latest inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016.
  Remembered most to WWE audiences as a fun-loving staple of the Attitude Era, The Godfather’s journey to the H
  
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• Kevin Owens Teases Feud With AJ Styles, The Rock Begins Filming Today, John Cena Tweets

  22-02-2016 21:35
  
  WWE Superstar Kevin Owens is teasing a feud with AJ Styles via Twitter. Owen mentions “if AJ Styles ever comes anywhere near MY #ICTitle, I’ll take him out in less time than it took me to toss him out of the Rumble.”
  Hey dweebs…If AJ Styles ever comes anywhere near MY #ICTitle, I’ll take him out in less time than it took me to toss him out of the Rumble.
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) February 22, 2016The Rock posted on Instagram that he starts filming the
  
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• Roman Reigns And Triple H Tweet About Upcoming Match, Bray Wyatt On Fastlane Loss

  22-02-2016 21:23
  
  WWE Superstars Roman Reigns and Triple H exchanged the following tweets to begin hyping their upcoming match at WrestleMania 32. Here are the following tweets below:
  42 nights until @WrestleMania…
  Game time, Roman. #HopeYouRememberWhoIAm
  — Triple H (@TripleH) February 22, 2016I know exactly who you are. The guy standing in my way. #GameOver https://t.co/D3ZyNoPd9s
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) February 22, 2016Bray Wyatt posted the following tweet after The Wyatt Family los
  
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• Triple H Reveals Upcoming WWE NXT Tour Dates

  22-02-2016 21:14
  
  WWE Superstar Triple H announced on twitter additional NXT live event tour dates Monday afternoon.
  Thursday, April 7, NXT debuts at the Cabarrus Arena in Charlotte, N.C.Friday, April 8, NXT will hold an event in South Carolina in Columbia at the Columbia Township Auditorium.Saturday, April 9 at the Charleston Area Convention Center.All events have a bell time of 7:30 p.m.
  The #NXTRoadTrip continues to:#NXTCharlotte 4/7#NXTColumbia 4/8#NXTCharleston 4/9
  Tix on sale 2/26 @TicketMaster pic.twitter.
  
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• First Look at the Vincent J. McMahon Award (Photo), NXT Heading to the Carolinas, Highlight Clip from Last Night’s Edge & Christian Show

  22-02-2016 21:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  First Look at the Vincent J. McMahon Award
  WWE has posted the following photo of the Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award, which will be given out at the beginning of Raw tonight:Get your FIRST LOOK at the prestigious #VincentJMcMahonLegacyOfExcellence Award before #RAW! https://t.co/8wcfj63iur pic.twitter.com/iiIsMXSoBo
  — WWE (@WWE) February 22, 2016
  NXT Heading to the Carolinas
  Triple H has announced the following:
  The #NXTRoadTrip continues to:#NXTCh
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s WrestleMania 32 Opponent And Original Plans For Fastlane

  22-02-2016 21:08
  
  The original plan for the WWE Fastlane main event called on Bray Wyatt to interfere and cost Brock Lesnar the match, setting up a potential WrestleMania 32 showdown between Lesnar and Wyatt.That scenario was scrapped because Vince McMahon has settled on a new WrestleMania opponent for Brock Lesnar. According to Dave Meltzer of F4wonline.com:
  “The reason Wyatts didn’t interfere in the [Fastlane] main event is because Brock’s WrestleMania opponent has been changed to Dean Ambrose
  
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• Joe Rogan: “CM Punk Fighting In The UFC Is Ridiculous, I Don’t Understand This Whole Thing”

  22-02-2016 21:04
  
  Well, you can add longtime UFC announcer Joe Rogan to the rapidly growing list of MMA personalities and fans who have grown tired of the CM Punk-UFC-debut-debacle.
  After finally getting an official opponent and closing in on a specific event to prepare to make his Octagon debut on, an injury to Punk is expected to force yet another postponement for the UFC to deal with while being stuck in the already unenviable task of trying to promote the debut of a non-fighter having his first professional b
  
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• Paul Heyman Hypes Tonight’s RAW With Lengthy Twitter Rant

  22-02-2016 21:03
  
  Following Sunday night’s WWE Fastlane pay-per-view, which saw former WWE Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns emerge victorious in the triple-threat main event for the WrestleMania 32 title shot against Triple H, Paul Heyman took to social media to rant about how special and rare an athlete like Brock Lesnar is.
  Heyman strongly put over his client, who was also in the aforementioned number one contender’s match last night, in the following multi-tweet rant posted on his official Twitter
  
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• Daniel Bryan to Return to WWE for “Daniel Bryan Night” at Upcoming MSG Live Event, Updated Card feat. Iron Man Match and More

  22-02-2016 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The official website of Madison Square Garden, TheGarden.com, has announced that the March 25th live event will be billed as “Daniel Bryan Night.”
  Daniel Bryan will be attending the event, which will also feature the following:
  – Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus (with Triple H)
  – Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose (30-minute Iron Man match for the IC title)
  – Kalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio (US Title match)
  – Big Show vs. Bray Wyatt
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• JBL & Ron Simmons Inducting The Godfather Into WWE Hall Of Fame

  22-02-2016 21:00
  
  Former WWE talent “The Godfather” will be among the inductees for the 2016 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame. The story was first reported by BleacherReport.com writer Jonathan Snowden, who spoke to the man behind the popular character Charles Wright.
  Wright, who is also known for his Papa Shango and Kamma characters in WWE, spoke to Snowden about receiving the honor during WrestleMania 32 weekend in April.
  “I can’t wait to see the fans and tell them how much I appreciate the
  
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• JBL and Ron Simmons to Induct the Latest Name Announced for the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame, JBL and Simmons Comment, More

  22-02-2016 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, WWE has announced that The Godfather will be the second name inducted into the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame class.The story was first reported by BleacherReport.com writer Jonathan Snowden, who spoke to The Godfather, real name Charles Wright. Below are some interview highlights:
  Charles Wright reacts to news of his Hall of Fame induction:“I can’t wait to see the fans and tell them how much I appreciate them. They don’t forget. I
  
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• Finn Bálor impersonates Bayley at NXT Live

  22-02-2016 20:56
  
  Finn Bálor impersonates Bayley at NXT LiveThe post Finn Bálor impersonates Bayley at NXT Live appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Edge & Christian dine with Sting & Vader

  22-02-2016 20:56
  
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• WWE Announces Second 2016 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee

  22-02-2016 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced the following:The Godfather to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016
  It ain’t easy being The Godfather. But after a long career, the highly entertaining Superstar will receive sports-entertainment’s biggest honor. As first reported by Bleacher Report, he is the latest inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016.
  Remembered most to WWE audiences as a fun-loving staple of the Attitude Era, The Godfather&rsquo
  
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• 2/22 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking WWE Fastlane Fallout, The Official Build To WrestleMania 32, Bellator 149, Cena’s Undertaker & CM Punk Teases, More

  22-02-2016 20:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily was live today at Noon EST on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Comedians You Should Know & Wrestling With Depression’s Marty DeRosa as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  At the 26:33 minute mark Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar joins to chat about:
  His excitement level for WrestleMania 32
  WWE’s decision to stick to
  
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• Update: Whose WWE Hall of Fame Ring Will Be Featured on “Pawn Stars”?

  22-02-2016 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, a WWE Hall of Fame ring will be featured on this week’s episode of “Pawn Stars” on The History Channel.
  According to PWInsider.com, the ring belongs to WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, and Sytch will be appearing in the episode, which airs on Wednesday night.
  It’s doubtful, but not confirmed, that Sytch will end up pawning the ring on the episode, as the show was previously taped and Sytch is currently in possessi
  
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• Tyler Breeze Talks WWE / NXT Roster Depth, Balancing Travel, Tips On Taking The Perfect Selfie

  22-02-2016 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze recently spoke with MLive.com while promoting tonight’s WWE RAW taping in Detroit, Michigan. 
  Breeze talks about the quality and depth of the WWE and NXT rosters, how to take the perfect selfie, and much more. You can read few excerpts below: 
  Tyler Breeze on the WWE roster:  “I think our roster is so deep with talent, you could put me in there with Nevile, Sin Cara, Ambrose… Seth Rollins when
  
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• WWE Payback Location Officially Confirmed, Ticket Details Announced, Mick Foley Appearing For MCW

  22-02-2016 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Payback 
  Tickets for the WWE Payback pay-per-view, which has been confirmed for Sunday, May 22nd at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, will go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. EST. 
  A special presale will kick off tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.; more ticket details can be found by clicking here. 
  Mick Foley 
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will be appearing at Maryland Championship Wrestling‘s “Winter Blast” event this weekend as part of a special mee
  
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• More News on Tonight’s WWE Raw, Charlotte Praises Brie Bella, HHH and Reigns Talk WrestleMania, Nakamura Responds to Owens

  22-02-2016 19:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nakamura Responds to Owens
  Following the announcement that Shinsuke Nakamura has officially signed with WWE, the following exchange took place on Twitter:
  Kevin Owens✔‎@FightOwensFight
  Just got goosebumps watching this…http://www.wwe.com/videos/shinsuke-nakamura-signs-with-wwe-nxt-wwe-com-exclusive-feb-21-2016 …
  This is huge.
  Hey @ShinsukeN, welcome to @WWE…
  I’ll be waiting.
  Nakamura responded with:
  Shinsuke Nakamura✔‎@ShinsukeN
  
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• Samoa Joe / WWE 2K16 Stream Details, WWE Shop Hosting Big Sale, Finn Balor Impersonates Bayley At NXT Live Event (Video)

  22-02-2016 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Samoa Joe 
  NXT star Samoa Joe will be taking part in a live stream of WWE 2K16 later today; fans can tune in at 4:30 p.m. EST / 1:30 p.m. PST to the 2K Games Twitch.tv channel to watch. 
  WWE Shop 
  WWEShop.com is hosting a 30% sale that runs through February 23rd at 2:59 a.m. PST. Fans can get the discount on shirts for Dean Ambrose, Triple H, Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles and many others. Click here to visit the WWEShop page listing all of the available shirts
  
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• Backstage News on CM Punk – WWE Speculation, Joe Rogan Rips the Idea of Punk’s First MMA Fight Taking Place in UFC, More

  22-02-2016 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesAs noted over the weekend, John Cena posted a photo of Paul Newman from the movie “Slapshot” on Instagram, which is the same photo CM Punk uses for his Twitter profile. Despite Cena typically using his Instagram as a joke, the photo of Newman lead to speculation regarding CM Punk’s WWE status.
  Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that there is nothing to the Cena photo, as Punk is currently signed to a multi-year UFC deal, and is not on the b
  
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• Kevin Owens Teases AJ Styles Feud, The Rock’s Filming Schedule Update, Bálor & Zayn Exchange Jackets and Mutual Respect At NXT Live (Video)

  22-02-2016 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock 
  The Rock recently noted he is starting filming for Baywatch today, the first of three consecutive movies (Baywatch, Furious 8, Rampage) he will film over the next 12 months. The Rock was also recently announced as the co-host of this year’s MTV Movie Awards, along with Central Intelligence co-star Kevin Hart. 
  Read More: The Rock to Host Big Awards Show
  Kevin Owens 
  WWE Intercontinental
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Fastlane Fallout, Possible Lesnar v Ambrose WM32 Match, Cena’s WM32 Teases, Orton Return Update, More

  22-02-2016 17:53 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 comedian Marty DeRosa as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Midway through today’s show Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar will join to give his take on the fallout from last night’s WWE Fastlane.
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Tweet questions and comment
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE FastLane “Thankfully…Next Stop, Dallas”

  22-02-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  United States ChampionshipKalisto gets the match going his way, with some kicks and then a flying cross body to the outside. Alberto Del Rio takes over with focus on Kalisto’s arm and then hits a snap suplex. Kalisto falls to the outside and then gets thrown into the ring post. Kalisto walks the barricade and hits a hurricanranna onto Del Rio. Del Rio hits Kalisto with a steel chair and Alberto Del Rio gets disqualified. Kalisto gets the first fall. Del Rio throws Kalisto all over the aren
  
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• Paul Heyman Says He’s ‘Still In Awe’ Of Brock Lesnar, Calls Him A Game Changer, Jim Ross Talking To Mark Madden, New AJ Styles Merchandise

  22-02-2016 17:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paul Heyman 
  Paul Heyman posted the following comments to his official Twitter page, praising his client Brock Lesnar, saying how he genuinely enjoys working with “The Beast Incarnate”: 
  There’s no one like @BrockLesnar. No one. He’s not only a once n a lifetime (once EVER) athlete, he’s equally an unique as a performer. I have had the honor and the pleasure and the privilege of working, both behi
  
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• AJ Styles Comments On Nakamura Signing, Joey Ryan Proposal Featured On ESPN, Big E Says “LeBooty James” Won’t Win a Title In Cleveland (Video)

  22-02-2016 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joey Ryan
  Joey Ryan’s proposal to Laura James this past weekend was featured on this morning’s episode of Sportscenter on ESPN. 
  Ryan proposed to his long time girlfriend James in the ring in the middle of a match during a Finest City Wrestling Event this past weekend. You can also watch the video on Joey Ryan’s YouTube page. 
  AJ Styles 
  AJ Styles commented on the official WWE signing of Shinsuke Nakamura earlier today, Styles posted th
  
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• New Japan Loses Another Top Talent, The Miz Appearing on Supernatural This Week, WWE Hall of Fame Ring Featured on “Pawn Stars”

  22-02-2016 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Japan Loses Another Top Talent
  New Japan Pro Wrestling continues to lose top talent, as Kota Ibushi has announced that he is now feeelance and will not be re-signing his dual deal with NJPW and DDT when it expires.
  This comes off the heels of NJPW losing AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson. We also noted over the weekend, however, that NJPW did sign ROH star Michael Elgin to a two year deal.
  The Miz Appearing on Supernatural
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Marty DeRosa & Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar

  22-02-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Marty DeRosa as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Midway through today’s show Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar will join to give his take on the fallout from last night’s WWE Fastlane.
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or in the embedded live audio p
  
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• John Cena Says It’s “Make or Break Time”, Reveals He’s Hoping to “Defy Science” for WrestleMania 32

  22-02-2016 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, John Cena is currently out of action with a shoulder injury which typically requires 6 months from which to recover. This would put Cena’s return at sometime in July, however Cena has been known in the past to return from injury much earlier than expected.
  Cena posted the following Tweet, and as we noted yesterday he spoke about a possible return in time for WrestleMania when he appeared at the Daytona 500:Alright #DAYTONA500 fun is over. Back to w
  
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• WWE 2k16 Hall of Fame Showcase Released Tomorrow, Synopsis for This Week’s Total Divas, WWE Smackdown Taping News

  22-02-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 2k16 Hall of Fame Showcase Released Tomorrow
  2k will be releasing a WWE 2k16 Hall of Fame Showcase tomorrow, and the release will center around the WWE 2015 Hall of Fame inductees and their biggest opponents, including “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Rikishi, The Rock, Alundra Blayze, Larry Zbyszko, Arn Anderson, The Bushwhackers, The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall), and others. More details can be found at 2K.com.
  WWE Smack
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Raw Preview: Vincent McMahon Award, Fastlane Fallout, Lesnar, WZ Live Coverage and More

  22-02-2016 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, WWE will be broadcasting this week’s edition of Raw from The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI.
  The show will feature fallout from last night’s WWE Fastlane PPV, and both Brock Lesnar and WWE World Champion Triple H are scheduled to appear.
  Raw tonight will open with the handing out of the first ever Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Raw beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!
  The post
  
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• Big Update: Brock Lesnar Gets New WrestleMania 32 Opponent

  22-02-2016 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to last night’s edition of Wrestling Observer Live, the original plan of Brock Lesnar vs Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 32 has been scrapped, and Lesnar will be facing a new opponent at the big event this year.
  Originally, Wyatt was supposed to interfere in the main event Triple Threat match at Fastlane, setting up Lesnar vs Wyatt at WrestleMania, but that of course did not happen.
  Instead, WWE planted the seeds last night for a Brock Lesnar vs Dean Amb
  
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• Why WWE Is Sticking To The Roman Reigns Plan Whether We Like It Or Not

  22-02-2016 15:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My Monday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review looks at why WWE is sticking with Roman Reigns whether we like it or not. Here’s an excerpt:WWE is sticking to its plan, whether you like it or not.
  Roman Reigns beat Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar to solidify his position as the No. 1 contender to fight Triple H at WrestleMania for the World Heavyweight Championship.
  Would Brock Lesnar versus Triple H bring a certain amount of excitement if it were the WrestleMan
  
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• LISTEN: WWE Fastlane “Breakdown After the Bell” Special: Reigns Wins Triple Threat, Chris Jericho v AJ Styles Classic, More

  22-02-2016 08:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WrestleZone Radio went LIVE tonight following the 2016 WWE Fastlane with it’s latest Breakdown After The Bell call-in special! 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  This special is moderated by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman and features The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion’s Ross Berman and recent Freelance Wrestling ring announcer Andres the Announcer as the co-hosts.
  It also features calls from fans fr
  
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• Breakdown After The Bell WWE Fastlane: Reigns Wins Triple Threat, Chris Jericho v AJ Styles Classic, More

  22-02-2016 08:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WrestleZone Radio went LIVE tonight following the 2016 WWE Fastlane with it’s latest Breakdown After The Bell call-in special! 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  This special is moderated by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman and features The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion’s Ross Berman and recent Freelance Wrestling ring announcer Andres the Announcer as the co-hosts.
  It also features calls from fans fr
  
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• New Japan Pro Wrestling Star Leaving Company

  22-02-2016 08:25
  
  Enuhito is reporting that New Japan Pro Wrestling talent Kota Ibushi is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling and DDT. Ibushi is said to be leaving because of the physical and mental toll working for both companies has taken on him.
  Ibushi is starting a new organization called Ibushi Wrestling Research Institute. He can still work for NJPW and DDT, but won’t be contracted exclusively to either.
  Ibushi is returning from a major neck injury on March 22 at DDT Ryogoku officially as a member of IWRI
  
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• Vincent J. McMahon Legacy Of Excellence Award Ceremony To Open RAW Tonight

  22-02-2016 06:05
  
  WWE announced Sunday night during the WWE Fastlane Kickoff pre-show that tonight’s edition of RAW will open with the ceremony for the Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award.
  RAW is being held tomorrow (Feb. 22) at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Brock Lesnar, Triple H, and Roman Reigns are all advertised to appear.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Ashley Green In Spandex! (Smokin’ HOT)! **MUST-SEE-NOW** (BOOTY!)
  The post Vincent J. McMahon Legacy Of Excellence Award Ceremo
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Officially Signs With WWE – Details

  22-02-2016 06:00
  
  WWE has officially announced that former NJPW star Shinsuke Nakamura’s signing to the WWE, and posted a picture on Twitter showing Nakamura together with Triple H. You can check out the announcement below.WWE.com also released the following on Nakamura’s signing. According to the link, Nakamura will make his debut at at NXT TakeOver: Dallas during WrestleMania 32 weekend.Shinsuke Nakamura, perhaps the hottest free agent in sports-entertainment, has officially signed with WWE NXT. The
  
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• VIDEO: Shinsuke Nakamura Meets with Top WWE Officials, WWE Stars Comment on His Signing, Press Conference Photos

  22-02-2016 05:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE has officially announced the signing of Shinsuke Nakamura, and in the video above, WWE looks at Nakamura’s journey to eventually signing with the company.
  The video also features comments on Nakamura’s signing from Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles and more.
  The video also features Nakamura meeting Triple H and Vince McMahon at WWE Headquarters, and visiting the WWE Performance Center to meet NXT head trainer Matt Bloom.
  A press conference took place in Japan today to
  
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• The WWE WrestleMania 32 Main Event Set – Details Inside

  22-02-2016 05:56
  
  At Sunday night’s WWE Fastlane PPV event, Roman Reigns defeated Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar in the main event Triple Threat match. Reigns will now go on to face Triple H for the world title in the main event at WrestleMania 32.
  Reigns won after pinning Deam Ambrose after a spear. WrestleMania 32 is set for April 3 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
  Did you know that The Undertaker has a 20-year old son that looks JUST like him?! If you’re interested you can click here to vie
  
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• AJ Styles Talks Defeating Chris Jericho, Owens Reacts to His Title Defense (Videos), Takeover Dallas Start Time, Fastlane Attendance

  22-02-2016 05:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Fastlane Attendance
  WWE announced over 14,000 fans were in attendance at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland for tonight’s Fastlane.
  NXT Takeover Dallas Start Time
  WWE Network has confirmed that NXT Takeover Dallas will air live at 10pm EST on April 1st.
  More WWE Fastlane Fallout Videos
  In another WWE Fastlane fallout video, AJ Styles talks to Rich Brennan about defeating Chris Jericho in their rubber match tonight:WWE has also released a Fastlane fallout vi
  
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