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• Championship finals set for NAIA Wrestling Championships; Grand View clinches team title

  05-03-2016 23:44
  
  Watch the 2016 NAIA Wrestling Championships finals at 8 pm (ET) on ESPN3.com
  
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• Cornell leads EIWA Championships after day one with seven semifinalists

  05-03-2016 23:30
  
  Cornell leads Lehigh by nine points after first day of action in Princeton, N.J.
  
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• Big E. Hypes The New Day’s ‘Big’ WrestleMania 33 Entrance & More

  05-03-2016 22:40
  
  In an interview with Guide Live, Big E said that the New Day are set to get a special entrance at Wrestlemania 32 this year. Here are highlights:
  On which match he’s looking forward to the most: “Shane and ‘Taker, for sure. I think that’s such an interesting matchup with so much on the line that a lot of people will have their eyes turned to that one. And also, I’m really excited to see what the women will do. I’m not sure what that match will be. If I had to
  
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• Penn State holds tight edge on Iowa after quarterfinals at Big Ten Championships

  05-03-2016 22:15
  
  Penn State leads Iowa by six points, both teams with seven semifinalists
  
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• Carmella On Possibly Winning the WWE NXT Women’s Title, More

  05-03-2016 21:25
  
  WWE NXT Diva Carmella recently spoke with Fansided. The following highlights are below, click here for entire article.
  You came into the NXT organization as a manager for the tag team of Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady. Now you have transitioned to become a big part of the women’s roster. Was it difficult for you to make that switch?
  I don’t think so, no. It’s just so crazy though. I was a cheerleader for the most of my life and going out there with the boys was just so much fun.
  
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• Ric Flair Hosting Pre-WMania Party, CM Punk Appearing at C2E2, Von Eric Posts HOF Update, E&C Video Preview

  05-03-2016 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair Hosting Pre-WrestleMania Party
  Thanks to WZ reader Jules Allen for sending in the following:
  WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be hosting a non-WWE pre-show party on WrestleMania Sunday at Fishbone Grill & Sports Bar from 3-6pm local time. The restaurant is right across from AT&T Stadium. Tickets are $53.74 and there will be a live DJ, a tent, tables, a catered meal with beer, margaritas, soda, water and a cash bar. Fans can also purchase photos and me
  
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• Updates On Emma And Charlotte’s Injuries From Last Night

  05-03-2016 21:07
  
  Both WWE Divas Charlotte and Emma confirmed to be alright after getting banged up in the ring on Friday night.
  Divas Champion Charlotte got her nose busted by Becky Lynch and was bleeding profusely in the ring at night’s WWE live event from Minneapolis. She assured fans on Saturday morning that she’s alright:
  Hey guys!!! Everything is all good and looking forward to #WWECedarRapids tonight!! & gonna #DoitwithFlair— Charlotte (@MsCharlotteWWE) March 5, 2016Good morning @arno
  
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• Charlotte Suffers Injury At Last Night’s WWE Live Event (Photo)

  05-03-2016 20:56
  
  WWE Divas Champion Charlotte was injured during last night’s match with Becky Lynch at a WWE live event in Minneapolis, MN.
  The match only lasted two minutes and the injury occurred when Lynch kneed Charlotte in the face and Charlotte began bleeding from her head. The match was stopped and Charlotte was taken to the back.
  Charlotte vs. Becky cut way short after injury to Charlotte two minutes in. She walked out with ref help, left puddle of blood behind.
  — Wade Keller (@thewadekeller
  
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• Former WCW Star Not A Fan Of AJ Styles And Chris Jericho’s Booking

  05-03-2016 20:49
  
  Former WCW superstar Glen Gilbertti, best known as Disco Inferno, recently spoke on In Your Head Radio. The hosts mentioned AJ Styles’ initial feud with Chris Jericho and Gilbertti mentioned he wasn’t interested in how it was booked.
  “Now these days [WWE] is making these guys put time in; all your matches where you’ve got 15 minutes,” said Gilbertti. “Oh great, I’ve got 15 minutes with Jericho and we’re going to tear the house down. I’d rathe
  
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• WWE Live Event (3/4) Results: Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose, More

  05-03-2016 20:40
  
  The WWE roster visited Minnesota on Friday, here are following results from the live event below.
  – AJ Styles defeated The Miz.
  – Jack Swagger & Darren Young defeated Curtis Axel & Adam Rose.
  – Ryback defeated Neville.
  – New Day defeated The Usos.
  – Kevin Owens defeated Dean Ambrose via DQ.
  – Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch went to a no contest. Charlotte took knees to the face early and started bleeding. The referee then called off match.
  – Kalisto de
  
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• Mic Foley Comments On Death Of Japanese Legend Hayabusa

  05-03-2016 20:35
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley posted a message on Facebook about the tragic death of Japanese wrestling legend Hayabusa. Here is the following highlights below:
  RIP HAYABUSA
  Pro wrestling lost another great with the death of Hayabusa (Eiji Ezaki) at age 47 from complications of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. I remember this gifted and Innovative high-flyer so well – from the pages of Japanese wrestling magazines, where he would seemingly do the impossible on a regular basis. He work for FMW in
  
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• Mick Foley’s Daughter — Smokin’ Hot Model … Yeah, I’d Do Playboy!

  05-03-2016 20:30
  
  Mick Foley’s Daughter — Smokin’ Hot Model … Yeah, I’d Do Playboy!The post Mick Foley’s Daughter — Smokin’ Hot Model … Yeah, I’d Do Playboy! appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Noelle Foley Comments On Joining WWE And Posing For Playboy

  05-03-2016 20:27
  
  Mick Foley’s daughter Noelle recently spoke with TMZ in New York City to discuss her modeling career, her WWE aspirations and much ore.
  Noelle explained there’s a good chance that she will work for WWE one day, but right now she’s focusing on modeling. She said she’s open to posing for Playboy Magazine, which is now a far less exciting prospect since the magazine no longer features nudity.The post Noelle Foley Comments On Joining WWE And Posing For Playboy appeared first
  
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• Natalya’s parents won’t miss #FreeWrestleMania

  05-03-2016 20:15
  
  Natalya’s parents won’t miss #FreeWrestleMania
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  The post Natalya’s parents won’t miss #FreeWrestleMania appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Edge and Christian’s ‘Bracket of Sucktitude’ sneak peek

  05-03-2016 20:14
  
  Edge and Christian’s ‘Bracket of Sucktitude’ sneak peekThe post Edge and Christian’s ‘Bracket of Sucktitude’ sneak peek appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Undertaker’s Most Devastating Chokeslams: WWE Top 10

  05-03-2016 20:13
  
  The Undertaker’s Most Devastating Chokeslams: WWE Top 10The post The Undertaker’s Most Devastating Chokeslams: WWE Top 10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The WrestleMania Prediction Machine Part Three: Where To Book Bray, AJ Styles and Champions

  05-03-2016 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleMania Prediction Machine Part Three
  With four matches announced for WrestleMania 32, the card is starting to really take shape. Confirmed are the following:
  WWE World Heavyweight Championship
  Triple H vs. Roman Reigns
  Hell in a Cell Match
  Shane McMahon vs. The Undertaker
  Brock Lesnar vs. Dean Ambrose
  WWE Divas Championship
  Charlotte (c) vs. Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch
  The past two WrestleMania cards had 7 matches, not counting the pre-show. WrestleMania 27 and 28 had 8 total matches.
  
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• Carmella Talks Transitioning from a Manager to a Wrestler, the Divas Revolution in WWE, Capturing the Womens Title in NXT, More

  05-03-2016 17:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Diva Carmella recently spoke with Fansided and below are some interview highlights:
  You came into the NXT organization as a manager for the tag team of Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady. Now you have transitioned to become a big part of the women’s roster. Was it difficult for you to make that switch?I don’t think so, no. It’s just so crazy though. I was a cheerleader for the most of my life and going out there with the boys was just so
  
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• A New Twist in the Hulk Hogan vs Gawker Trial, Sara Lee Wrestles Her First NXT Singles Match (Photo)

  05-03-2016 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A New Twist in the Hulk Hogan vs Gawker Trial
  As noted, the Hulk Hogan vs Gawker trial will officially commence on March 7th, with opening statements from both sides taking place. The jury has already been selected in the case, and it consists of 6 women and 3 men.
  According to PWInsider.com, a new twist in the case was announced Friday night, which is that Todd “Bubba the Love Sponge” Clem is refusing to testify in the civil trial.
  Clem’s attorney an
  
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• Synopsis for Monday’s Edge & Christian Show, Paige Does Glam Squad Shoot, Alters Her Hairstyle, Posts Preview Video

  05-03-2016 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Synopsis for Monday’s Edge & Christian Show
  The following is the synopsis for the next episode of Edge and Christian’s show airing on the WWE Network after Raw:“Edge and Christian reveal their ‘Bracket of Sucktitude’ to determine the most Infamous Gimmick of all time!”Paige Does Glam Squad Shoot
  WWE Diva Paige recently did a Glam Squad photoshoot and below is a video preview:
   
  Had so much fun today having a little shoot wit
  
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• Terry Gordy’s Nephew Richard Slinger On The Fabulous Freebirds Impact & Innovation, His Uncle Terry, Michael Hayes Current Stamp On The Business

  05-03-2016 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)
  Today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is joined by former All Japan Pro Wrestling Star and the Nephew of Fabulous Freebird Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy, ring veteran Richard Slinger. Slinger, no stranger to the hardcore wrestling fan spent nearly all of his career wrestling for various International promotions and made his name by becoming one of the most respected “Gaijin” wrestlers ever to compete in Japan. Join John and Chad for a captivatin
  
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• Undertaker’s Top 10 Most Devastating Chokeslams (Video), Final Smackdown Rating, Superstar Impersonations on Game Night

  05-03-2016 16:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Final Rating for This Week’s Smackdown
  As noted, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown averaged 2.491 million viewers, up from last week’s 2.395 million viewership average.
  The final rating for Smackdown this week was a 1.76, up slightly from last week’s 1.74 rating.
  Superstar Impersonations on Game Night
  The following video from WWE Game Night features a superstar impersonation challenge:Undertaker’s Top 10 Most Devastating Chokeslam
  
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• 3/5 Edition of WrestleTalk News: Dana White Shoots on Vince, New WWE Creative Team Rule, Shinsuke Nakamura News, More

  05-03-2016 16:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In today’s Wrestle Talk News, Dana White shoots on Vince McMahon, plans for Shinsuke Nakamura in WWE and a new rule for the WWE creative team:The post 3/5 Edition of WrestleTalk News: Dana White Shoots on Vince, New WWE Creative Team Rule, Shinsuke Nakamura News, More appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• More Eric Bischoff WWE DVD Matches Revealed, Recent WWE Attendance News, Foley Unveils New Austin Action Figure (Video)

  05-03-2016 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recent WWE Attendance News
  According to The Wrestling Observer, below are recent WWE attendance figures:
  -February 25th in Orlando for NXT drew a sellout of 400 fans
  -February 26th in Largo, FL for NXT drew a sellout of 250 fans
  -February 26th in Denver drew 5,700 fans (Dean Ambrose tour)
  -February 27th in Sebring, FL for NXT drew 200 fans
  -February 27th in Louisville, KY drew 7,500 fans (Ambrose tour)
  -February 27th in Cape Girardeau, MO drew 3,500 fans (Kan
  
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• More Eric Bischoff WWE DVD Matches Revealed, Recent WWE Attendance News, Foley Unveils New Austin Action Figure

  05-03-2016 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Recent WWE Attendance News
  According to The Wrestling Observer, below are recent WWE attendance figures:
  -February 25th in Orlando for NXT drew a sellout of 400 fans
  -February 26th in Largo, FL for NXT drew a sellout of 250 fans
  -February 26th in Denver drew 5,700 fans (Dean Ambrose tour)
  -February 27th in Sebring, FL for NXT drew 200 fans
  -February 27th in Louisville, KY drew 7,500 fans (Ambrose tour)
  -February 27th in Cape Girardeau, MO drew 3,500 fans (Kan
  
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• Details on Shinsuke Nakamura’s WWE Contract, Noelle Foley Talks a Possible WWE Future and More (Video)

  05-03-2016 15:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Details on Shinsuke Nakamura’s WWE Contract
  According to The Wrestling Observer, Shinsuke Nakamura has signed a three year deal with WWE, and it expires on February 1st, 2019.
  Nakamura will make his NXT in-ring debut at the April 1st NXT Takeover Dallas event in a match against Sami Zayn.
  Noelle Foley Talks a Possible WWE Future
  TMZ cameras recently caught up with Noelle Foley, and during the brief interview, Foley reveals that the chances of her getting into WWE are very
  
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• Charlotte, Sheamus, Emma and More Suffer Injuries at Tonight’s WWE and NXT Live Events, Photos Included

  05-03-2016 08:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to several WZ readers, Charlotte and Becky Lynch had a match at a house show last night in Minneapolis.
  Halfway through the match Charlotte just started to hold her face and the ref threw up the “X” sign. WWE officials legitimately threw a towel over Charlotte’s head and helped her to the back just stopping the match. Becky looked very concerned the whole time and walked to the back as well.
  There was no winner determined in the match, and you can see photos below.
  In
  
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• Grand View closing in on fifth-straight title after day one of NAIA National Championships

  05-03-2016 06:06
  
  Three defending NAIA National Champions remain in hunt for individual titles
  
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• PHOTOS: Cena, Cesaro & Rollins At WWE’s PC

  05-03-2016 05:16
  
  The Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center has posted the following pic to their Facebook page. The picture shows John Cena, Seth Rollins and Cesaro at the for a check-in on their recoveries from their various injuries:
  WWE: Dr. Jeff Dugas checking in on the rehab progress of a couple of #WWE superstars today in Orlando. #SportsMedicine #KeepEmHealthy
  Posted by Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center on Thursday, March 3, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): R-Truth w/ 2Pac &
  
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• WWE Reportedly Changes Creative Plans for Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows, How Finn Balor Might Be Involved

  05-03-2016 05:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE officials originally planned to debut Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows in NXT, but plans have subsequently changed and the tag team will be brought into the main WWE roster.
  According to the report, the former Bullet Club members are scheduled to debut on the main roster “around WrestleMania 32 time” but the feeling is that it will be after WrestleMania, not before. At one point WWE wanted to debut them in March but speculation is they will instead debut
  
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• The Rating For Last Night’s WWE SmackDown Broadcast Is In – Details

  05-03-2016 04:46
  
  WWE saw an increase in the ratings and viewership for SmackDown this week. Last night’s episode brought in 2.491 million viewers and a 0.77 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, up 4% and 1% from last week’s 2.395 million and 0.76. The viewership was the best since the February 4th episode scored 2.664 million watchers.
  SmackDown ranked at #5 for the night among cable originals behind the Republican presidential debate on FOX News (3.62 demo rating, 16.834 million viewers), the Go
  
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• This Week’s ‘Top 10 WWE SmackDown Moments’, Today’s Birthdays, More

  05-03-2016 04:40
  
  – WWE Performance Center trainer Sarah “Sarita” Stock turns 37 years old today.
  – Crowbar (Chris Ford) turns 42 years old today.
  – Here are the top 10 moments from last night’s WWE SmackDown…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Some **EXTREMELY SEXY & BRAND NEW** Studio Pictures Of Emma!
  The post This Week’s ‘Top 10 WWE SmackDown Moments’, Today’s Birthdays, More appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Big 12 announces seeding for wrestling championships

  05-03-2016 03:42
  
  Seeds released for 2016 Big 12 Wrestling Championships in Kansas City, Mo.
  
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• Jim Ross Talks Shane McMahon Returning to WWE to Face The Undertaker, Did CM Punk Make the Right Decision Leaving WWE for UFC?

  05-03-2016 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Paul Redmond/WireImage)
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with Yahoo Sports! to promote his New Japan Pro Wrestling debut on AXS TV tonight, and below are some interview highlights:Shane McMahon returning and facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania:“Honestly, I was shocked to see him back. You learn early on in this business to never say never, especially in this case because the bloodline runs too deep. The match itself won’t be Ric Flair vs. Rick
  
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• Backstage News on Roman Reigns’ Injury and WWE TV Status, This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership Increases

  05-03-2016 02:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Backstage News on Roman Reigns’ Injury and WWE TV Status
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Live, Roman Reigns underwent surgery last week for a deviated septum, and he has been pulled from live events this weekend. WWE Raw is in Chicago on Monday, and the Allstate Arena website recently updated its event listing and Reigns is no longer advertised.
  This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership Increases
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.c
  
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• WWN Live Issues Statement in Response to Report of Former UFC Star Heading to WWE Soon

  05-03-2016 02:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, The Wrestling Observer previously reported that former UFC star Matt Riddle will be signing with WWE soon, as he recently met with Triple H.
  EVOLVE parent company WWN Live issued the following statement on the report:Matt Riddle has been the subject of many rumors in the past week, including what was reported in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. What we do know is that when the former UFC fighter confronted William Regal at EVOLVE 54 about a WWE
  
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• Rhyno Talks Running For State Representative In Michigan, Education Reform, Why Do Wrestlers Make Good Politicians?, More

  05-03-2016 00:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio proudly presents this exclusive interview with ECW Original Rhyno!
  Rhyno’s interview with WrestleZone Radio is in conjunction with his announced run for the State Representative position in Michigan’s 15th Congressional District.
  Related: ECW Legend on the Ballot for Michigan State Representatives
  Some transcribed quotes from Rhyno’s interview are available in this post. Some of the topics addressed in those transcribed quotes include:  
  Ho
  
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