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• 3/8 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Sami Zayn’s Return, Jericho’s Heel Turn, Shane’s Pipe Bombs, A Physical WWE Hall Of Fame In Orlando? More

  08-03-2016 21:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily was live today at Noon EST on WrestleZone Radio!
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Marty DeRosa as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREESome of the topics discussed in this episode include:
  Shane McMahon’s recent “pipe bombs” on Monday Night RAW
  Sami Zayn’s return to in-ring action
  Chris Jericho’s heel turn on AJ Styles
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• Gail Kim Reveals Why She Eliminated Herself from a WWE Battle Royal, NXT Stars at WrestleMania 33 Press Conference, Raw Twitter Ratings

  08-03-2016 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gail Kim Reveals Why She Eliminated Herself from a WWE Battle Royal
  TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim recently conducted a Reddit Ask Me Anything, and below is what she had to say when asked why she eliminated herself from a Divas Battle Royal match which took placer in WWE:“Eh it was uneventful lol. I think a few people noticed but I just had had enough and was done and I wanted to say again, that I would never have done that if it would’ve compromised anyth
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Chris Jericho Turning on AJ Styles, Triple H and Bray Wyatt on Raw, His First AXS TV Broadcast, More

  08-03-2016 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights. As a reminder, you can purchase tickets for Jim Ross’ RINGSIDE show Wrestlemania weekend via Ticketmaster.com:“Interesting turn of events with Jericho knifing AJ in the back. If it means more of Y2J vs Styles matches including at Wrestlemania Texas, I’m good with it. No, I don’t think it was too soon. WWE likely wants AJ to get a signature win in a
  
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• LISTEN LIVE 2pm EST: Creative Focus On Roadblock & WM 32, Shane McMahon Storyline & More

  08-03-2016 19:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  2pm EST #WrestlingReality on TribLIVE Radio in Pittsburgh…
  – Creative focus on Roadblock vs WrestleMania 32
  – Shane McMahon storyline
  – Push of Lana
  – Your calls at 412-320-7925
  Download the TribLIVE Radio app for free or LISTEN/WATCH LIVE HERE!
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• Shane McMahon/RAW Video + Sami Zayn/Backstage Fallout Video, More

  08-03-2016 19:09
  
  – WWE asked in a poll yesterday on WWE.com who should be running the company: Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon or Triple H. Shane is ahead with 78% of the vote followed by Triple H (10%), Vince (8%) and Stephanie (4%).
  – WWE has posted following highlight video of Shane McMahon’s in-ring career:
  Taking a look back at the amazing in-ring career of @ShaneMcMahon. @WrestleMania #HereComesTheMoney #RAW https://t.co/YRhTYOm2pl
  — WWE (@WWE) March 8, 2016
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• Update on Creative Plans for Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens, Footage of New Day, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns and More at WM33 Press Conference

  08-03-2016 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens Plans
  Although it seems as if last night’s Raw is leading to a singles match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, F4WOnline.com is reporting the match is not likely for WrestleMania, as the plan remains for Owens to defend the IC Title in a multi-man match at ‘Mania. Zayn is expected to be involved in that match.
  As noted, Zayn vs Owens vs Dean Ambrose for the IC Title is booked for the WWE live event in Montreal, the night before
  
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• Backstage Update on Lana vs Brie Bella Feud, Does Lana Have More Heat in WWE?, Creative Plans for New Day vs League of Nations

  08-03-2016 18:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to F4WOnline.com, Lana attacking Brie Bella on Raw last night had lead to speculation that the two will be facing each other in a singles match, however Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio noted that Lana is not yet ready for a singles match in WWE.
  Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez also noted that there might be more backstage heat on Lana in WWE right now, and Meltzer added, “there’s a lot of internal stuff going on with Lana
  
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• ROH News – Daniels & Whitmer Working Backstage, WM32 Events Sold Out, More

  08-03-2016 18:15
  
  – Christopher Daniels is now performing as the lead villain in the Waterworld stunt show at Universal Studios Hollywood.
  – Christopher Daniels and BJ Whitmer have taken on some backstage responsibilities for Ring of Honor.
  – The ROH events scheduled for WrestleMania weekend in Dallas are now sold out.
  – Here is the lineup for this week’s ROH TV, which already aired in syndicated markets and will air on Comet Wednesday night…
  * Top Prospect Tournament Finals:
  
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• Shawn Michaels Appearing On ESPN Tonight, WWE Total Divas Preview

  08-03-2016 18:09
  
  – It was announced on RAW that Shawn Michaels will be the guest on Jonathan Coachman’s “Off the Top Rope” segment on ESPN’s SportsCenter. The segment airs tomorrow in the 9 PM hour.—Here is the preview for tonight’s edition of Total Divas…
  Paige conceals a lie from her mother; Nikki fears for Brie’s safety after a dangerous purchase; Rosa accuses Bobby of food shaming her.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kelly Kelly In A New **TINY & TAN** Bi
  
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• A New WrestleMania 32 Theme Song, Lana ‘Attacks’ Brie Bella & Zayn Returns (Videos)

  08-03-2016 18:02
  
  – WWE announced Monday night on RAW that Motorhead’s “Sympathy for The Devil” has joined Flo Rida’s “My House” and “Hello Friday” (ft. Jason Derulo) as a theme song for WrestleMania 32.
  – WWE posted the following video to Twitter of Lana attacking Brie Bella from Monday’s RAW:
  PLANTED! The #RavishingRussian @LanaWWE just made an impact on #RAW at the expense of Brie @BellaTwins… https://t.co/ughUvWP41R
  — WWE (@WWE) Ma
  
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• John Cena Updates His Wrestlemania 32 Status; Will He Be Competing?

  08-03-2016 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During this morning’s WWE Wrestlemania 33 announcement press conference, WWE Superstar John Cena was one of the people who appeared on the panel at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. 
  Cena talked about what Wrestlemania returning to Orlando means, but also addressed his Wrestlemania 32 status. Cena said he had been working very hard and trying to get back in time, but said he will not be competing at this year’s event. Cena said this year’s Wrestlemania would mark &ldqu
  
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• WrestleMania 33 Weekend Events and Locations Announced Including the Raw After ‘Mania, AXXESS, Hall of Fame and More

  08-03-2016 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE is currently holding a press conference in Orlando to officially announce WrestleMania 33 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, and below are more events announced for ‘Mania weekend:
  -Axxess will take place at the Orange County Convention Center
  -The 2017 WWE Hall of Fame will take place on April 1st, 2017 at the Amway Center
  -WrestleMania 33 on April 2nd at the Citrus Bowl
  -RAW on April 3rd at the Amway Center
  The post WrestleMania 33 Weekend Events and Locations Announced Includ
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Raw “Can We Call It Mid-Card WrestleMania?”

  08-03-2016 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shane O’Mac Kicks Off Raw
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  Shane McMahon kicks off the show and talks about his match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania. The gong hits and out comes Vince McMahon. He talks about disowning his son after WrestleMania and calls him a failure. He brings in a picture of Shane’s first wrestling event with his dad and throws it on the ground, stomping on the memory. Vince talks about how Shane will fail and his children will have Vince to look up to. Security
  
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• PHOTO: Official WrestleMania 33 Logo Revealed

  08-03-2016 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has revealed the following, official logo for WrestleMania 33 in Orlando:
   
  Save the date: #Wrestlemania 33 comes to The Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL on April 2, 2017
  A photo posted by WWE (@wwe) on Mar 8, 2016 at 8:08am PSTThe post PHOTO: Official WrestleMania 33 Logo Revealed appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• A Look Back at Shane McMahon’s Career (Video), More on Austin – Foley Podcast, WWE Asks Fans Who Should Run WWE?

  08-03-2016 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Asks Fans Who Should Run WWE?
  WWE.com has published a poll asking fans who should be running the company, with the choices being Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon or Triple H.
  Shane is currently leading with 78% of the vote while Triple H has 10%, Vince has 8% and Stephanie has 4%.
  More on Austin – Foley Podcast
  As noted, Steve Austin’s next live WWE Network podcast will feature Hall of Famer Mick Foley.
  The podcast will air some t
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Defies The Authority In Post-RAW Promo, Jonathan Coachman Announces Legends Of WrestleMania Month

  08-03-2016 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ziggler Defies The Authority In Post-RAW Promo
  WWE has released the following promo featuring WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler cutting a promo after RAW about his stuggles with The Authority:Jonathan Coachman Welcomes HBK
  Last night on Monday Night RAW it was announced that Jonathan Coachman would be welcoming Shawn Michaels to ESPN’s “Off The Top Rope” segment tonight. Coachman put out the following tweet confirming that SportsCenter this month would be a “Legends o
  
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• Walemania III Featuring MLW Radio Live and Other Events Coming to Orlando in 2017

  08-03-2016 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release has been issued:WALEMANIA III FEATURING MLW RADIO LIVE AND OTHER EVENTS COMING TO ORLANDO IN 2017
  ORLANDO, FLORIDA – WaleMania III will be bigger and badder with MLW producing multiple events throughout the weekend of Thursday March 30th – Sunday April 2nd 2017 in Orlando, Florida.
  We can confirm that one of the events will be an MLW Radio LIVE session at Tier Nightclub in Orlando, FL on Thursday March 30th, 2017.
  “We are very excited to b
  
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• Report: WWE Opening a Physical Hall of Fame in Orlando to Coincide with WrestleMania 33?

  08-03-2016 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  For what it’s worth, Attractions Management Magazine is reporting that WWE plans to open a physical Hall of Fame in Orlando to coincide with WrestleMania 33. Below is an article excerpt:Sources within Universal Studios have told Attractions Management that its park in Orlando, Florida, is to open a WWE-museum-with-restaurant, which will be open by the time the world’s largest wrestling brand rolls into town for Wrestlemania 33 in 2017.
  Replacing NBA Cit
  
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• The WWE Payback Date & Location Revealed – Details Inside

  08-03-2016 06:49
  
  WWE confirmed the date and location for Payback last night. The PPV takes place on May 1st fromthe Allstate Arena in Chicago. The pre-sale is going on right now with the password of PAYBACK.
  Payback was originally set for May 22nd in Newark, New Jersey but WWE changed that around last month and set Extreme Rules as the May 22nd show.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): New Cute Renee Young “Selfie” Pic! SHE’S SMOKIN’ HOOOTTTTTT!!
  The post The WWE Payback Date & Location Reveal
  
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• 3/7 Edition of RAW Reaction: Talking Sami Zayn’s Return, Chris Jericho Attacks AJ Styles, Shane Drops A Pipe Bomb On His Dad In Chicago, More

  08-03-2016 06:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This episode of the RAW Reaction was hosted by WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman & The Chicago Wrestling Rebellion’s Ross Berman.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get all our pro wrestling audio content FOR FREE!!!
  Listen to the latest RAW Reaction in the embedded player below:This episode of WWE Monday Night RAW included:
  Shane McMahon dropping another pipe bomb on his father Vince about the state of WWE
  Shane getting physical with security gu
  
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• What Happened After Monday’s WWE RAW Went Off The Air?

  08-03-2016 06:46
  
  The dark segment after this week’s WWE RAW in Chicago saw The Wyatt Family return to the ring after WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H made his exit. They attacked Dean Ambrose, leading to several Superstars making their way out for a big brawl.
  Goldust, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, The Usos, WWE United States Champion Kalisto and pizza delivery boy R-Truth cleared the ring of several heels and stood tall with Ambrose to celebrate. They all ate some of Truth’s pizza to end the show
  
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• Dolph Ziggler continues to defy authority in his quest to be the best: Raw Fallout, March 7, 2016

  08-03-2016 06:36
  
  Dolph Ziggler continues to defy authority in his quest to be the best: Raw Fallout, March 7, 2016The post Dolph Ziggler continues to defy authority in his quest to be the best: Raw Fallout, March 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Officially Confirms WrestleMania 33 Location

  08-03-2016 06:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As WZ’s Justin LaBar first exclusively reported last week, WrestleMania 33 will be taking place in Orlando, FL next year, and below is WWE’s official announcement:WrestleMania 33 comes to Florida in 2017
  WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza takes over the Orlando Citrus Bowl on April 2, 2017.
  WrestleMania 33 is coming to Orlando, Fla.
  Next year’s Showcase of the Immortals will emanate from the Orlando Citrus Bowl on Sunday, April
  
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• Two Segments For This Week’s WWE SmackDown Broadcast

  08-03-2016 06:32
  
  Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens will appear on Miz TV this week on SmackDown, in a segment announced on RAW.
  Chris Jericho will also be on the show, addressing his assault on AJ Styles.
  WWE SmackDown tapes tonight in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and airs Thursday on USA Network.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Some **BRAND NEW** Paris Hilton Bikini Pics!! HOLY SH*@#*!! (MUST-SEE-NOW)!!!
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• Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt: Raw, March 7, 2016

  08-03-2016 06:28
  
  Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt: Raw, March 7, 2016The post Dean Ambrose vs. Bray Wyatt: Raw, March 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Stephanie McMahon warns her father about Shane: Raw, March 7, 2016

  08-03-2016 06:12
  
  Stephanie McMahon warns her father about Shane: Raw, March 7, 2016The post Stephanie McMahon warns her father about Shane: Raw, March 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• What Happened After WWE Raw Tonight with The Wyatt Family and More, Does Dean Ambrose Need a Win Over Brock Lesnar?

  08-03-2016 06:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What Happened After WWE Raw Tonight with The Wyatts and More
  After tonight’s edition of WWE Raw went off the air, Triple H eventually got up and exited the ring, and The Wyatt Family came back out. The family attacked Dean Ambrose, and after a brief beatdown numerous superstars came out and a big brawl ensued.
  Goldust, Jack Swagger, The Dudley Boyz, Mark Henry, The Usos, Kalisto and R-Truth ended up clearing the ring and stood tall with Ambros
  
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• WWE Payback Location Confirmed, Sami Zayn Comments On RAW Return, Watch The Big Boss Man’s WWE HOF Announcement (Video)

  08-03-2016 06:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Payback
  WWE confirmed the WWE Payback pay-per-view will take place at Chicago’s Allstate Arena on May 1st. 
  There is currently a Ticketmaster presale happening right now; fans can get early access to tickets using the password CHICAGO.
  Sami Zayn 
  Sami Zayn made his WWE RAW return tonight, attacking current Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens, who had assaulted Neville after their match. Zayn is featured in the following WWE RAW Fallout video, talking about his “re-de
  
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• More Details on WWE Officially Announcing WrestleMania 33 Location, Vince McMahon, Orlando Mayor and More Issue Comments

  08-03-2016 06:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Wrestlemania 33 will be taking place at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL, and according to Brian Fritz of the Orlando Sentinel, a press conference will be held on Tuesday morning which will be attended by Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer, Gov. Rick Scott, Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs and WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon.
  The Sentinel report also reveals that Minneapolis was the strongest competition to Orlando, and a host of other
  
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• Ryback vs. Curtis Axel: Raw, March 7, 2016

  08-03-2016 05:54
  
  Ryback vs. Curtis Axel: Raw, March 7, 2016The post Ryback vs. Curtis Axel: Raw, March 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• R-Truth attempts a cheesy apology to Goldust: Raw, March 7, 2016

  08-03-2016 05:53
  
  R-Truth attempts a cheesy apology to Goldust: Raw, March 7, 2016The post R-Truth attempts a cheesy apology to Goldust: Raw, March 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Chris Jericho & AJ Styles vs. The New Day – WWE Tag Team Championship Match: Raw, March 7, 2016

  08-03-2016 05:52
  
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• Kalisto vs. Tyler Breeze: Raw, March 7, 2016

  08-03-2016 05:51
  
  Kalisto vs. Tyler Breeze: Raw, March 7, 2016The post Kalisto vs. Tyler Breeze: Raw, March 7, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Booker T Legitimately Upset on WWE Raw Pre-Show Tonight?, The Usos on Superstars, Watch Footage of Sami Zayn’s Raw Return

  08-03-2016 05:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Booker T Legitimately Upset on WWE Raw Pre-Show Tonight?
  Tonight’s WWE Raw pre-show caused a bit of buzz on social media as it appears Booker T might have been legitimately upset during the show.
  At one point during the pre-show Scott Stanford referred to Booker T as “GI Bro”, which was a reference to an old character Booker played in WCW. Booker said he would speak to Stanford about it later, and minutes after the remark Booker still looked visibly u
  
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• Chris Jericho Segment Advertised For WWE Smackdown, Ryback Has Something To Prove (Video)

  08-03-2016 05:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho 
  After tonight’s events on RAW, WWE is promoting a segment for this week on Smackdown that will see Chris Jericho explain his actions after attacking AJ Styles. 
  As noted, the conclusion of the WWE Tag Team title match tonight saw Big E countering an attack by Jericho with a Big Ending to retain the title for The New Day. Then, Jericho turned on AJ Styles, hitting him with three Codebreakers before he stuffed a “Y2
  
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• Big E Talks Wrestling Accomplishments, Fighting Stereotypes, What’s His Favorite Guilty Pleasure Meal?

  08-03-2016 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Superstar Big E of The New Day recently spoke with the Quad City Times while promoting this past Sunday’s WWE live event in Moline, IL. 
  Related: WWE Live Event Results (3/6): Moline, IL
  Big E talks about where his ring name came from, his wrestling accomplishments, fighting stereotypes, and much more. You can read a few excerpts below: Big E reveals his proudest moment as an athlete: As an athlete, winning the state high school wrestling
  
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• Big Boss Man’s WWE Hall of Fame Induction Confirmed On RAW

  08-03-2016 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  After CBS Sports first announced the news earlier today, WWE confirmed the news on air tonight on RAW that the Big Boss Man will be inducted into the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame class. 
  In addition to playing a highlight video on RAW, WWE also posted the following career highlights write-up on WWE.com: The WWE Hall of Fame now finally has its law and order. As first reported by CBSsports.com , the newest inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame is The Big Boss M
  
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• Tomorrow Night’s ESPN / WWE Off The Top Rope Guest Revealed, Did New Day Retain The Tag Team Titles?

  08-03-2016 04:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Off The Top Rope
  WWE announced a few moments ago that WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will be the special guest on tomorrow night’s new WWE Off The Top Rope segment on ESPN with Jonathan Coachman. 
  New Day / Y2AJ 
  The conclusion of the match saw Big E countering an attack by Jericho with a Big Ending for the win. Then, Jericho turned on AJ Styles, hitting him with three Codebreakers before he stuffed a “Y2AJ” shirt in AJ&r
  
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• Actor Charlie Saxton Says He Wants To Become A Wrestler, Has A Trainer Lined Up, TNA Charging For ‘Premium’ YouTube Content

  08-03-2016 03:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Asylum Years
  TNA has added a ‘premium content’ section to their YouTube channel, including a number of episodes of ‘The Asylum Years’, TNA One Night Only events, past PPV specials and pay-per-views and more.
  The prices range from 99 cents for older content, and are as high as $39.99 for more recent pay-per-views. Click here to view a full list of content and prices on the TNA YouTube channel page. 
  Charlie Saxton
  Wrestlezone Radio guest and Pro Wrestling Sh
  
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• WWE RAW News – The Announced Attendance, Brock Lesnar Rumors, More

  08-03-2016 02:56
  
  – The announced attendance at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL for Monday night RAW was 13,594 fans.
  – WWE’s stock closed at $18.03, up $0.44 (2.5%) today. The price is steady in after-hours trading.
  – 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 view photos of “Taker’s real-life son!
  – Despite some reports floating around the internet that suggest otherwise, Brock Les
  
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• Triple H Announces Future WWE NXT Live Events

  08-03-2016 02:52
  
  WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H announced the following event schedule today:
  Last week, WWE COO Triple H announced NXT’s Rhode Island debut on Friday, April 22. This week, he broke the news that NXT continues its tour that same April weekend, with blockbuster shows in Massachusetts and New York’s Hudson Valley!
  You can see the fallout from NXT TakeOver: Dallas live and in person on Thursday, April 21, when NXT debuts at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Mass. On Frid
  
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• Various News – Is Tommaso Ciampa Injured?, Lucha Underground News & Videos

  08-03-2016 02:50
  
  – Tommaso Ciampa posted the following on Twitter, noting that while he did have an injury scare over the weekend, he is now doing fine. Ciampa was working the NXT events in Ohio over the weekend,
  Had a bit of a scare this weekend but no major damage was done. Sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry. Thank you for all the messages.
  — Tommaso Ciampa (@ProjectCiampa) March 7, 2016
  – Lucha Underground is promoting the following match for Wednesday’s show…
  The Mack
  
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• Update: Possible Wrestlemania 33 Press Conference Details

  08-03-2016 02:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, it’s been widely reported that a press conference will take place this week to formally announce the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida will host Wrestlemania 33 next year. 
  Related: Wrestlemania 33 Logo Revealed
  The City of Orlando‘s website posted the following press release, announcing details for a press conference tomorrow morning. The release doesn’t explicitly say it’s for Wrestlemania 33, but it’s
  
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• Sami Zayn Makes Return On RAW Tonight, What Was His Role?

  08-03-2016 02:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT star Sami Zayn debuted on RAW tonight, saving Neville from an attack by Kevin Owens. 
  Owens had attacked Neville after their match and attempted to powerbomb Neville on the apron, the same move that took Zayn out-of-action (on-screen) when Owens and Zayn were feuding in NXT. Sami Zayn then ran down for the save, slugging it out with Owens before Neville assisted and the two sent Owens out of the ring. 
  It’s been speculated for some time that Sami Zayn and Kevin Owe
  
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• Triple H Embraces The Big Boss Man’s Induction Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

  08-03-2016 02:27
  
  It was announced earlier today that the Big Boss Man will be officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Authority’s Triple H commented on the induction via Twitter:
  “#BigBossMan was an iconic character & 1 of my favorite people. It’s our honor to posthumously induct him to #WWEHOF.”
  #BigBossMan was an iconic character & 1 of my favorite people. It's our honor to posthumously induct him to #WWEHOF pic.twitter.com/R1GoUse2Ug
  — Triple H (@TripleH) March
  
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• Wrestlemania 33 Logo Revealed (Photo)

  08-03-2016 02:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It had been widely reported and later confirmed by Wrestlezone’s Justin LaBar that Wrestlemania 33 will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Citrus Bowl. 
  It is rumored that a press conference will be taking place sometime this week, and the following logo and on-screen graphic was seen earlier today being tested at the Citrus Bowl. According to Jim M, who was on site earlier today and took the photo, the Wrestlemania 33 logo was displ
  
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• Additional WWE Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed

  08-03-2016 02:17
  
  WWE released a special edition of their monthly magazine for WrestleMania 32 and in it revealed two more inductees for the WWE Hall of Fame’s class of 2016.Stan Hansen and Jacqueline Moore are now confirmed to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. WWE has yet to officially announce the two former stars for the Hall of Fame on the internet or TV. Jacqueline, formerly known as Miss Texas, has been a rumored inductee for weeks and Stan Hansen is from Texas.
  This year’s WWE Hall o
  
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• Velvet Sky Reveals Her Dream Opponent, Women In Wrestling & More

  08-03-2016 01:39
  
  Velvet Sky spoke with Double G Sports for a new interview. Some excerpts are below:
  On whether there are obstacles for women in pro wrestling: “Women today have definitely left their mark on the business. More and more women are making headlines and history. In what used to be (and technically still is) a male-dominated business, women are being more respected in a “man’s world”. Back in the day, women’s matches were considered the sideshow. Now they are main eventi
  
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• What Will Shane McMahon Be Doing on WWE Raw Tonight?, Speculation on the Possible Big Surprise Taking Place

  08-03-2016 01:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, a big confrontation segment between Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon is planned for WWE Raw tonight.
  Shane will also be responding to Vince McMahon’s inheritance plans on the show tonight.
  As noted, Reddit user falconarrow, who told fans to tune into Raw earlier in the day before Shane McMahon made his surprise WWE return, has told fans once more to tune into the show tonight.
  The user said the surprise will be a bi
  
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• Edge Discusses His Retirement vs. Daniel Bryan’s, Christian Future & ‘Retirement’, More

  08-03-2016 00:55
  
  In an interview with Talk is Jericho, Edge and Christian appeared to promote their WWE Network show The Edge & Christian Show That Totally Reeks Of Awesomeness. Edge said that retirement is probably going to be harder for Daniel Bryan than it was for him. Here are highlights:
  On Daniel Bryan’s retirement: “I was already mentally and emotionally preparing myself for [retirement], so it didn’t hit me as hard as I think maybe it does some. And, at that point, I had close to a
  
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