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• ECW Legend on the Ballot for Michigan State Representatives, NXT Star Talks Match Nervousness, Who Will Face Charlotte at ‘Mania?

  03-03-2016 23:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ECW Legend on the Ballot for Michigan State Representatives
  ECW legend Rhino is running to become a Michigan State Representative, as seen in Tweet below:It’s official, I’m on the ballot for State Representative. Hope I make you proud Dearborn, MI pic.twitter.com/bRYKoV11vv
  — Rhyno (@Rhyno313) March 3, 2016
  NXT Star Talks Match Nervousness
  During a recent Q&A conducted on WWE.com, Tye Dillinger had the following to say about getting nervous befor
  
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• Backstage News On AJ Styles Using the Styles Clash

  03-03-2016 23:49
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there’s been talk within WWE whether or not AJ Styles should be allowed to use the Styles Clash.Vince McMahon reportedly found out that Yoshi Tatsu suffered a broken neck from the move in Japan and wanted to be careful in regard to using the move. This lead to the WWE wanting the Calf Crusher to be AJ’s offical finisher.
  However Chris Jericho wanted the Styles Clash move in their WWE Fastlane match for crowd reaction. They ended up exec
  
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• Jay Lethal On Coming To Terms With Appearance, Hating An ECW Original, TNA Release

  03-03-2016 23:23
  
  Jay Lethal recently appeared as a guest on Colt Cabana’s “Art Of Wrestling” and spoke about coming to terms with the gap between his teeth, who he hates in the wrestling business and more. Here are the following highlights below, click here for the podcast.
  On coming to terms with the gap between his front teeth:
  “I accepted it, maybe, two years ago [or] a year and a half ago. Yeah, you know what? It was when everyone else, because I got some good dental insurance and I w
  
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• Bret Hart Talks The Current State Of The Vince McMahon Character, AJ Styles & Chris Jericho, WWE Presenting An Edgier TV Product, More

  03-03-2016 23:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This past Tuesday WrestleZone Radio proudly presented the debut episode of The Sharpshooter Show w/ Bret “The Hitman” Hart! New episode will be available every Tuesday afternoon!
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get the latest The Sharpshooter Show episodes
  This episode is made possible by The Sharpshooter Show’s official sponsors Jimmy’s Famous Seafood & Sharpshooter Funding.
  Some transcribed quotes from Bret’s debut episode are available i
  
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• Lucha Underground Viewership Increases, Randy Orton Applauds an RKO (Video), WWE Posts Rare Shane McMahon Matches

  03-03-2016 23:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground Viewership Increases
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Lucha Underground averaged 124,000 viewers. This is up from last week’s 99,000 viewership average but down from the 152,000 viewers the show took the week before.
  The replay drew 63,000 viewers, up from last week’s 62,000 viewers, making the total for this week’s show 187,000 viewers. This is up from last week’s total of 161,000.
  WWE Posts Rare Shane McMahon Matc
  
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• 3/3 Edition of WrestleTalk News: WWE Banning the Styles Clash?, Rumors of a Top NXT Talent Debuting at WrestleMania, More WM News

  03-03-2016 23:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In today’s Wrestle Talk News, talk of WWE banning the Styles Clash, rumours of Sami Zayn debuting at Wrestlemania and speculation on the full Wrestlemania card:The post 3/3 Edition of WrestleTalk News: WWE Banning the Styles Clash?, Rumors of a Top NXT Talent Debuting at WrestleMania, More WM News appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• B1G Championships Preview: Top-ranked Penn State targets fifth Big Ten title in six years

  03-03-2016 22:19
  
  No. 1 Penn State has emerged as Big Ten favorites entering the 2016 B1G Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena this weekend.
  
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• The Undertaker’s Opponents Revealed for Post-WrestleMania WWE Live Events Tour

  03-03-2016 22:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, The Undertaker will be appearing on the overseas WWE tour scheduled to take place following WrestleMania 32.
  The Undertaker is scheduled to be at the Smackdown tapings on April 19th in London, but it is not yet known if he will be wrestling at the tapings or who he will face if he does wrestle.
  For the entire tour other than April 19th, Undertaker will be teaming up with Big Show to face Erick Rowan and Luke Harper. Below are the dates for which Underta
  
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• Daniel Bryan Being Advertised for Upcoming Overseas WWE Events, New Day Continues to Parody LON, Latest Tyler Breeze Show (Videos)

  03-03-2016 21:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Daniel Bryan Being Advertised for Upcoming Overseas WWE Events
  WWE is advertising Daniel Bryan for live events in Dubai on April 14th and April 15th. Other talent advertised for the events include Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles, Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, Kalisto, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback, King Barrett, The Miz, R-Truth, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas and Sami Zayn.
  New WWE Videos
  WWE has released the following video, in which Sheamus (Kofi Kingston) has a mast
  
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• Steve Austin Talks No One Getting Themselves Over in Royal Rumble Matches, Rock to Be Inducted Into HOF, TNA Star Hates “Drake & Josh”

  03-03-2016 21:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Star Hates “Drake & Josh”
  TNA star Crazzy Steve recently did a Reddit AMA, and below are his thoughts on the show “Drake & Josh”:“I hate that f–king show. Do you like wrestling? TNA has wrestling. Watch to decide if it’s the wrestling that you like to watch. I’m not going to tell anyone what to watch and what not to watch. You are missing out if you don’t, but ultimately it’s your choice.”Roc
  
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• 2016 NAIA Wrestling Championships Preview

  03-03-2016 21:26
  
  Grand View seeks fifth-straight NAIA team title, three defending national champions return
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Dean Ambrose’s Raw Booking, Ryback’s Character in WWE, The League of Nations Needing to Build Heat, More

  03-03-2016 21:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com, and below are some highlights. You can purchase tickets to Jim Ross’ RINGSIDE show Wrestlemania weekend via Ticketmaster!
  “Would it have been better for Ambrose to catch a quick one on ADR before the HHH inspired beat down occurred? Just asking. I do like the set up for a HHH-Ambrose title bout on the WWE Network on March 12 which is also the same night that I make my CBS Sports
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s WWE Roadblock Opponent Revealed, 2016 WWE Hall of Famer Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

  03-03-2016 21:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2016 Hall of Famer Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
  Soon to be WWE Hall of Famer Michael “PS” Hayes mentioned on Ric Flair’s “WOOOOO Nation!” podcast that fellow Fabulous Freebird Jimmy Garvin underwent shoulder surgery this week.
  Brock Lesnar’s WWE Roadblock Opponent Revealed
  WWE has confirmed that Brock Lesnar vs. Bray Wyatt will take place at the March 12th WWE Roadblock special on the WWE Network.
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• The Undertaker Not Expected Back Until WWE WrestleMania 32?

  03-03-2016 21:07
  
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  The Undertaker is currently not booked to appear at any shows until WrestleMania 32.
  Shane McMahon, however, is set to appear on this week’s RAW, next week’s RAW and the March 28th edition of RAW. He is not scheduled for the March 21st RAW in Philadelphia.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): WWE Diva Paige Shows Off Her Body!!!
  The post The Undertaker Not Expected Back Until WWE WrestleMania 32? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Cricket Wireless and WWE Announce Integrated Multi-Year Sponsorship, Dolph Ziggler Promo Video Included

  03-03-2016 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following press release:Cricket Wireless and WWE® Announce Integrated Multi-Year Sponsorship 
  Atlanta and Stamford, Conn., March 3, 2016 – Cricket Wireless and WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced today that the nation’s fastest growing prepaid wireless brand will team up with WWE in a multi-year agreement, providing Cricket significant visibility and consumer engagement at WWE’s biggest events of the year, including WrestleMania®, SummerSlam®, Royal R
  
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• Backstage News On The New ‘Rule’ For WWE’s Creative Team

  03-03-2016 20:54
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  There is reportedly a rule backstage for the WWE creative team to link “major cultural events” into the opening promo on that week’s episode of RAW.
  Events like The Super Bowl, the Grammys and the Emmys were all brought up as examples of things that need to have statements related to them in the opening of the RAW that airs after the event happens.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Eva Marie In Tight, Black Dress!! MUST-SEE-NOW!!
  The post Back
  
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• Backstage Updates – Roman Reigns’ Nose Surgery

  03-03-2016 20:47
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, Roman Reigns’ nose surgery appears to have been done to fix a deviated septum. The surgery was done after the storyline angle in which Triple H broke Reigns’ nose on RAW a couple of weeks ago, which was done to cover the reason behind the actual surgery.
  Reigns’ post-surgery photos appear to be consistent with the appearance of someone who would have had a deviated septum fixed.
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• 3/3 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Original Roadblock Plans, Zayn At WM32?, Unannounced WM32 Matches, Shinsuke-WWE Japan Plans, More

  03-03-2016 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily was live today at Noon EST on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Octavarius Comedy’s Brian Wohl as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s episode also features an appearance from independent pro wrestling ring announcer, interviewer and personality Kid Cadet. Kid joins the show today to give her thoughts on:
  What she t
  
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• Kevin Nash To Donate His Brain & Spinal Cord To CTE Research – Details

  03-03-2016 19:39
  
  Kevin Nash told ESPN that he will donate his spinal cord to for CTE research after his death. Check out some excerpts from his interview below”
  On why he decided to make the donation: “Chris Nowinski started the program and I’ve had several concussions throughout my life and had scans done and stuff and knew that somewhere down the line, I’ve already had short-term memory problems,” Nash said. “I decided to go ahead. The only way you can diagnose this is after
  
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• Matt Riddle Headed To NXT Shortly?, How Long Is Nakamura’s WWE Contract?

  03-03-2016 18:52
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  – Shinsuke Nakamura will be headlining WWE’s upcoming Japanese tour. The company is set to return to Japan on July 1st and 2nd in Ryogoku Kokugikan.
  Nakamura is expected to have a lengthy run in NXT. According to sources, his new WWE contract doesn’t expire until 2019.
  – Matt Riddle met with Triple H recently and is expected to join NXT in some way in the near future. Riddle, who is currently in EVOLVE, is over 205 pounds so he wi
  
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• WrestleMania 33 Location Revealed

  03-03-2016 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to WZ’s Justin LaBar, WrestleMania 33 will be taking place in Orlando next year at The Citrus Bowl. An official announcement from WWE is expected to be made very soon:Lot of speculation & I just confirmation from source in #WWE—WrestleMania 33 will be in Orlando at the Citrus Bowl.
  — Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) March 3, 2016The post WrestleMania 33 Location Revealed appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Update on Upcoming Shane – Undertaker WWE Appearances, This Week in WWE History Looks at Rock and Foley Reuniting (Video)

  03-03-2016 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on Upcoming Shane/Undertaker WWE Appearances
  Amidst contradicting reports, Shane McMahon and The Undertaker are both scheduled to appear in Pittsburgh for WWE Raw on March 14th. According to WZ’s Josh Isenberg, commercials have been running in the Pittsburgh area promoting both ‘Taker and Shane for the event.
  This Week in WWE History Looks at Rock and Foley Reuniting
  The following is the latest edition of “This Week in WWE History”, looki
  
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• Scott Hall & Ernest Miller Backstage At SD!, Sheamus At Wizard World, More

  03-03-2016 18:23
  
  – Scott Hall and Ernest “The Cat” Miller were visiting backstage at SmackDown in Atlanta, Georgia. Both men currently live in the Atlanta area and were simply backstage visiting.
  – Wizard World has announced that Sheamus will appear at Wizard World Philadelphia on the weekend of June 2nd through the 5th. Sheamus will appear on June 3rd. Also appearing at the convention are Stephen Amell, Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter), Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Michael J
  
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• Backstage News – Vince McMahon’s Reaction To The ‘Styles Clash’

  03-03-2016 18:17
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, Vince McMahon was hesitant to allow AJ Styles to use the Styles Clash in WWE. McMahon was cautious about the move being used because of the broken neck that Yoshi Tatsu suffered after taking it wrong.
  The decision to go with the Calf Crusher as Styles’ finisher came after Styles used the Clash to beat Curtis Axel.
  Chris Jericho lobbied for the movie to be used in their PPV match and it is believed since it made it in that the
  
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• WWE NXT ‘Backstage Fallout’ Videos + Tonight’s SmackDown Matches

  03-03-2016 18:12
  
  – Here are the confirmed matches for tonight’s WWE SmackDown broadcast:
  * The Usos vs. The League of Nations* The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler* #1 Contender’s Match: Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch* Kofi Kingston vs. AJ Styles* Non-Title Match: IC Champion Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose
  – Vince McMahon, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were spotted on a vacation at some point last year. We’ve obtained several photos from the vacation featuring the three of them along with Stephani
  
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• #1 Contenders 2/3 Falls Match to Headline NXT Next Week, Bayley and Asuka to Team-Up, Video Footage of Austin Aries’ WWE NXT Debut

  03-03-2016 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT News
  WWE NXT GM William Regal announced that Bayley and Asuka will face Nia Jax and Eva Marie in a tag team match on a future broadcast of NXT.
  The main event of next week’s WWE NXT will be Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe in a 2/3 falls match to determine the number one contender to the NXT Title.
  The following is video footage of Austin Aries’ WWE NXT debut:The post #1 Contenders 2/3 Falls Match to Headline NXT Next Week, Bayley and Asuka to Team-Up, V
  
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• League of Nation, AJ Styles and More In-Action on WWE Smackdown Tonight, The Rock Launches New Project, Video Included

  03-03-2016 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  League of Nation, AJ Styles and More In-Action on WWE Smackdown Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown:
  -The League of Nations vs. The Usos
  -Dolph Ziggler vs. The Miz
  -Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch
  -AJ Styles vs. Kofi Kingston
  -Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens
  The Rock Launches New Project
  The Rock has Tweeted the following:#ProjectRock officially launched. 1st up: Greatest bag of all time. Enjoy! #ChaseGreatness https://t.
  
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• Former WWE Star to Speak at Freebirds WWE Hall of Fame Induction, Hideo Itami Posts Injury Update, Talks Missed Opportunities

  03-03-2016 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Star to Speak at Freebirds WWE Hall of Fame Induction
  During the latest edition of Ric Flair’s “WOOOOO Nation” podcast, which you can listen to at this link, 2016 WWE Hall of Famer Michael “PS” Hayes revealed that the son of Buddy Roberts and the son of Terry Gordy, Ray Gordy (former WWE star Jesse), will speak at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on behalf of their late fathers.
  Hideo Itami Posts Injury Update, Talks Mis
  
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• Has Shane McMahon Signed a New Deal With WWE?, News on His WrestleMania Pay, Triple H Comments on Austin Aries Debut

  03-03-2016 17:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Has Shane McMahon Signed a New Deal With WWE?
  According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE released financial data this week which revealed Shane McMahon has not signed a contract with WWE as a performer and he has not been hired for an executive role. Shane will reportedly be paid in excess of $120,000 for his role as a performer leading to WrestleMania 32.
  Triple H Comments on Austin Aries Debut
  Austin Aries made his televised debut on WWE NXT last night, and Triple
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Original Roadblock Plans, Backstage News On WM32 Card, Zayn At WM32?, More

  03-03-2016 17:48 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 Octavarius Comedy’s Brian Wohl as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s episode also features a special appearance from independent pro wrestling ring announcer and reporter Kid Cadet.
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Tweet questions and comments for the sh
  
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• 3/2 Edition of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion: Bin Hamin Talks WWE & Politics, WMXI Review, Fan Calls, More

  03-03-2016 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio proudly presents the latest archived edition of The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion. The Rebellion is a terrestrial pro wrestling radio show on WLPN 105.5 FM Chicago (Lumpen Radio) every Wednesday night.
  Every episode is hosted by WrestleZone Radio’s Nick Hausman & The Folk City Hustler Ross Berman. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get all of our audio content FOR FREENick & Ross open up the phone
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Octavarius’ Brian Wohl & Kid Cadet

  03-03-2016 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Octavarius Comedy’s Brian Wohl as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s episode also features a special appearance from independent pro wrestling ring announcer and reporter Kid Cadet.
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or in the embedded live audio player below.
  
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• WrestleMania 32 **SPOILERS**: HBK, Foley, Austin, Rock & More + The Lineup

  03-03-2016 05:32
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, WWE is loading up on star power for WrestleMania 32 via the use of some of their more popular Attitude Era legends. In addition to The Rock’s announcement that he’ll be at the show and Steve Austin’s widely-expected appearance, Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley are expected to play a role on the show. At this time, the details of those plans are under wraps.
  While there are only three matches currently announced, the f
  
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• WWE Roadblock **SPOILERS** – Original Brock Lesnar Plans, New Match Set

  03-03-2016 05:26
  
  PartialSource: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  – Brock Lesnar was originally part of the WWE World Heavyweight Title match to take place at WWE Roadblock on March 12th. The plan was to have Lesnar face both Dean Ambrose and Triple H in a triple threat match, with booking plans calling for Triple H to pin Ambrose.
  That match was changed to a one-on-one title match between Triple H and Dean Ambrose, which of course is the publicly-announced match. The feeling is that Ambrose will get over
  
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• Kevin Owens Discusses The Brand Split Returning, ‘Taker/WrestleMania

  03-03-2016 05:18
  
  Kevin Owens spoke with Mundo Deportivo and Planeta Wrestling while promoting the company’s April tour in Spain. Check out the video and a couple of excerpts below:
  On wanting to face The Undertaker at WrestleMania: “If the chance came to face The Undertaker at any point, whether it’s WrestleMania, Raw or live event in Texas, whatever, I’d jump at the opportunity. Obviously The Undertaker is such a huge name, and Wrestlemania is the place for him. I would love to wrestle h
  
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• The Bella Twins/Iggy Azalea Twitter Feud, Reigns Not On RAW Next Week?

  03-03-2016 05:10
  
  – Roman Reigns is no longer advertised for Monday’s RAW at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. He is still scheduled for Smackdown in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
  – The Bella Twins and Iggy Azalea had the following altercation on Twitter:
  @BellaTwins @yvonneazal just invite me girls, im there. i stan you both. legit!
  — IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) March 2, 2016
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• Lucha Underground Report (03/02) – Ladder Match: Fenix vs. Cuerno, More

  03-03-2016 05:03
  
  He wants to face Puma and Pentagon at the same time.
  Sexy Star vs. Kobra Moon
  This was an upset. Kobra Moon won when she made Sexy Star submit to the Snake Sleeper. Marty the Moth caused the distraction and led to Star getting caught.
  Winner: Kobra Moon
  Fenix wins Luchador of the week. A very cheesy Famous B commercial airs. We see Rey Mysterio training at Dragon Azteca.
  Puma v Pentagon Jr
  The match ended in a Double DQ after Mil Muertes came out and destroyed them both and hit the double flatli
  
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• Matches For WWE’s Return To The UK Revealed + WWE Network News

  03-03-2016 05:01
  
  – WWE has added new collections to the WWE Network, including Shane McMahon, WrestleMania Show Stealers, The Four Horsewomen of NXT and The Canadian Collection.
  – The following matches have been announced for the WWE’s April events in England…
  Birmingham, England on April 16th:* Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt* The New Day vs. Sheamus and Rusev
  Nottingham, England on April 17th:* Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus* The New Day vs. Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman
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• 3/2 WrestleTalk News: Shane McMahon Backstage Power In WWE?, Plus: WWE RAW 02/29/16 Review…In About 4 Minutes (Videos)

  03-03-2016 04:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WrestleTalk NewsIn today’s Wrestle Talk News, talk of Shane McMahon returning to an executive role in WWE, WWE title match at upcoming Network special and an update on Titus O’Neil!WWE RAW… In About 4 Minutes
  The 29th February 2016 edition of WWE Monday Night Raw reviewed in about 4 minutes – featuring The Undertaker’s big(ish) return, a possible change of plans for Roman Reigns vs Triple H for Wrestlemania 32, some terrible treatment of
  
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• Report: GFW To Partner With American Ninja Warrior For New Series

  03-03-2016 04:56
  
  According to a report on Real Screen, Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling has signed a deal with American Ninja Warrior producers A. Smith & Co. Productions to partner and develop a new professional wrestling TV series. It appears that the project will be produced under the Global Force Wrestling banner, but separate from the GFW Amped TV episodes that were taped last year in Las Vegas.The article notes that this series would take the Global Force Wrestling roster and present them in
  
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• Reported New WWE Creative Rule, Undertaker / Shane Appearance Note, Who Does Finn Balor Want To Face At NXT Takeover? (Video)

  03-03-2016 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Creative 
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting there is a rule for WWE creative to link a “major cultural event” to the opening promo on that week’s episode of RAW.
  Events such as the Super Bowl, the Grammys or Emmys were recent events cited as examples that need to have something related to it written into the opening promo of RAW for the next airing. 
  Undertaker / Shane 
  While plans could always change, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  
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• Backstage Report On What Roman Reigns Might Have Had Nasal Surgery For, Highlights From Tonight’s Episode Of NXT (Videos)

  03-03-2016 04:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns 
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Roman Reigns’ recent nasal surgery might have been to correct a deviated septum.
  It’s unconfirmed what the surgery did actually entail, but it was confirmed that the angle on RAW two weeks ago, which saw Triple H ‘break’ Reigns’ nose was planned ahead to cover for the actual surgery. This was also why a heavy amount of blood was used to explain Re
  
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• WWE NXT Results (03/02) – Neville vs. Finn Balor, Emma vs. Santana Garrett, More

  03-03-2016 04:01
  
  Tonight, the current NXT Champion faces a former NXT Champion tonight when Finn Balor and Neville meet in the ring to find out which man can defy gravity enough to get their hand raised as the victor.
  We are in Orlando, Florida and your announcers are Tom Phillips and Corey Graves.
  Match Number One:Aiden English and Simon Gotch versus Hugo Knox and Tucker Knight
  Knox starts things off with English and they lock up.English wit a forearm to the midsection followed by an Irish whip and Knox with a
  
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• Jake Roberts Rips Hall Of Famer, Goldberg’s Dunk Tank Challenge, Eva Marie Extra

  03-03-2016 03:59
  
  Former WCW Superstar Bill Goldberg will be hosting a Dunk Tank Challenge with pro athletes and celebrities on March 13th at “Parker’s Carnival” in Fallbrook, California from the Ingold Sports Park. The fundraiser will benefit 5 year old Parker Landis, who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer.
  Visit HopeForParker.com for more information.
  WWE Diva Eva Marie posted the following behind-the-scenes video from her interview with FOX11 in Los Angeles this week:WWE Ha
  
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• Top NXT Star Expected to Make His WWE Main Roster Debut at WrestleMania 32

  03-03-2016 03:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to the Wrestling Observer, former WWE NXT Champion Sami Zayn is scheduled to compete at WrestleMania 32.
  Additionally, Zayn is booked for the annual post-WrestleMania tour of Europe.
  As we previously noted, Zayn will be facing Shinsuke Nakamura, in Nakamura’s NXT debut match, two nights before WrestleMania 32 at the NXT “Takeover: Dallas” special.
  The post Top NXT Star Expected to Make His WWE Main Roster Debut at WrestleMania 32 appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• AJ Styles / Finisher Update, The Latest Plans For Global Cruiserweight Series, Chris Jericho Note

  03-03-2016 03:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter  
  Global Cruiserweight Series
  As of this time, WWE’s new Global Cruiserweight Series is not expected to tape on nights that NXT is recorded at Full Sail University. The current plan would see WWE record a few weeks of content at a time, with NXT taping on Thursdays, and the GCS taping on it’s on night for a separate taping, likely Friday nights, but this could change. 
  Chris Jericho
  Since there aren&r
  
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• Last Night’s WWE Total Divas Rating Drops To A New Season Low

  03-03-2016 03:34
  
  Total Divas took a heavy drop this week in the ratings. Last night’s episode garnered 591,000 viewers and a 0.33 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic. This is down 24% and 13% from the previous week’s 777,000 and 0.38. These represent series lows for the show since debuting in July of 2013.
  Total Divas ranked at #39 among cable originals, down from #21 the previous week.
  * January 19: 1.12 million viewers* January 26: 939,000 viewers* February 2: 840,000 viewers* February 9: 810,0
  
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• Reported Plans For Shinsuke Nakamura On WWE Japan Tour, Matt Riddle / NXT Update

  03-03-2016 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Japan
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there is ‘no doubt’ new WWE signee and former New Japan Pro Wrestling star Shinsuke Nakamura will headline live events on WWE’s upcoming tour of Japan. 
  WWE recently announced they will return to Japan for a set of dates at Ryogoku Kokugikan / Sumo Hall on July 1st and 2nd. Nakamura is expected to have a ‘lengthy’ run in NXT this year, and the Observer noted it’s assumed a
  
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• Daughter Of NXT Trainer Said To Be Name To Watch, Wade Barrett Doing ‘Eliminators’ Work, NXT Diva Sidelined With Injury

  03-03-2016 02:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  Wade Barrett
  Wade Barrett was doing voiceover work this week the WWE Studios film he’s starring in called Eliminators. 
  NXT
  Adrienne Reese is currently sidelined with an unknown injury. She was seen wearing a cast on her left hand at some recent NXT live events. 
  Xia Brookside 
  Xia Brookside, daughter of NXT trainer Robbie Brookside, is considered to be a name on the rise. The 17-year-old was said to be ver
  
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• NXT Tag Team Title Match Added to WWE Roadblock

  03-03-2016 02:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It was announced on WWE NXT tonight that current NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival, Dash and Dawson, will defend the titles against Enzo Amore and Big Cass at WWE Roadblock.
  Already announced for the event is Triple H vs Dean Ambrose for the WWE World Title, and WZ will be providing complete coverage of the Network special on March 12th.
  The post NXT Tag Team Title Match Added to WWE Roadblock appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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