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• Bayley Hypes Asuka Match At NXT Takeover: Dallas, New #FreeWrestleMania Promo

  20-03-2016 23:47
  
  – Xavier Woods wrote on Twitter that the Madden finals between Seth Rollins and Jack Swagger was the first video to hit a million views for “UpUpDownDown”.
  – Bayley wrote the following about her match with Asuka at WWE NXT Takeover: Dallas:
  In less than 2 weeks I will not only defend my title, but also this moment. At #NXTTakeoverDallas I defend my legacy pic.twitter.com/g8y0Alm0Cl
  — Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) March 19, 2016— Here’s the latest #FreeWrestlema
  
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• PHOTOS: Shinsuke Nakamura Featured In The New WWE NXT Programs

  20-03-2016 23:39
  
  Photos of Shinsuke Nakamura being featured on new WWE NXT programs are floating around social media; you can see them below.
  Sweet! @ShinsukeN in the new #NXT program! pic.twitter.com/ib8SGo7oHN
  — Wayne Mason (@waynemason) March 19, 2016New nxt program is out
  A photo posted by MaryAnn Mason(@maryannmason_) on Mar 19, 2016 at 3:44pm PDTLook who's in the new program
  A photo posted by MaryAnn Mason(@maryannmason_) on Mar 19, 2016 at 3:44pm PDT
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• WWE Live Event Results (03/19): Kane And Big Show vs. Bray Wyatt And Braun Strowman

  20-03-2016 23:28
  
  The WWE main roster stopped in White Plains, New York for an action packed live event. Here are the following quick results from Saturday’s show:
  – Ryback defeated Erick Rowan.
  – Goldust defeated Bo Dallas.
  – Kalisto defeated Dolph Ziggler and Rusev.
  – Sin Cara defeated Diego.
  – Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch defeated Naomi and Tamina Snuka.
  – Kane and Big Show defeated Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman.
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• Bobby Roode & Eric Young Comment On Their TNA Departures

  20-03-2016 23:24
  
  As noted, both TNA Superstars Bobby Roode and Eric Young have officially parted ways with TNA Wrestling. Roode and Young posted the following on their official Twitter accounts today:
  Thank u to everyone who had a part in making the last 12 years of my life unforgettable. On to the next chapter in my life #ItFactor
  — Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) March 20, 2016fans who have watched and supported anything I have done. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. Let's see what happens next! #than
  
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• Dave Herro Talks Working with Tommy Dreamer to Bring House of Hardcore to Milwaukee, His Match with Abyss, Nash WM Party and More

  20-03-2016 21:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following interview with Pro Wrestling Report‘s David Herro was filmed at the 2016 C2E2 Comic & Entertainment Expo for WZ TV. It features David talking about:
  – His Monster’s Ball match with Impact Wrestling‘s Abyss at the 2015 Great Lakes Championship Wrestling‘s Blizzard Brawl
  – Will he be working with Tommy Dreamer to bring House of Hardcore to Milwaukee?
  – Kevin Nash‘s Shenanigans WWE WrestleMania weekend party
  – More&h
  
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• Jim Ross Offers His Thoughts on Shane McMahon vs The Undertaker, Responds to Early Fan Criticism of the Match Decision

  20-03-2016 21:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with Mike Mooneyham of The Post and Courier to discuss his new announcing job with NJPW on AXS TV. During the interview, Ross had the following to say about Shane McMahon vs The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32:
  “Shane McMahon coming back was met with celebration by a lot of people, including myself, and met with disdain by others who had the crystal ball all Windexed up to see through it that it was going to be a fail on Ap
  
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• Updated Card for WWE’s Return to MSG: Triple H In-Action, Two Title Matches, Daniel Bryan Night, AJ Styles, The Wyatt Family and More

  20-03-2016 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
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  Local advertisements ran in the New York City area tonight advertising WWE’s return to Madison Square Garden on March 25th. The event will feature the following:
  -Daniel Bryan will be appearing for “Daniel Bryan Night”.
  -Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs Triple H and Sheamus
  -Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles for the IC Title
  -Kalisto vs Alberto Del Rio for the U.S. Title
  -Kane and Big Show vs The Wyatt Family 
  -WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day vs The Du
  
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• Jeff Jarrett Talks Wrestling Fans Loving to Compare Everything, a Possible WWE Hall of Fame Induction and More

  20-03-2016 21:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former TNA, WWE, WCW star and Global Force Wrestling founder Jeff Jarrett recently joined the IN THE ROOM podcast with Brady Hicks, The Stro (WCW’s Maestro), Kathie Fitzpatrick, and Derrick McDonald. What are “Double-J”‘s thoughts on the Global Force revolution, GFW being compared to TNA, and having one last run on Impact? Plus, Jeff considers the possibility of WWE inducting him into the company’s Hall of Fame, looks back on his time in Memphis and working wi
  
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• Noelle Foley Talks a Possible Foley Family WWE Network Show, Past Concern for Her Father’s Risky In-Ring Style and More

  20-03-2016 20:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Noelle Foley Talks Potential WWE Network Show & More
  The following interview with WWE Hall of FamerMick Foley‘s daughter Noelle Foley and was filmed at the 2016 C2E2 Comic & Entertainment Expo for WZ TV. It features Noelle talking about:
  – The rumored WWE Network show featuring her and her Dad
  – If she was ever concerned watching her Dad take crazy bumps
  – Whether or not her Dad ever used Mr. Socko as a punishment
  – More…
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• A British Point of View: Roman’s Forthcoming Reign

  20-03-2016 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  MIAMI, FL- SEPTEMBER 01: Roman Reigns reacts during the WWE Smackdown on September 1, 2015 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)
  WrestleMania 32 is right around the corner and whilst WWE has teased many alternatives, we have still ended up with the main event of Triple H and Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship. This is a match that has been building for months. This is a match that we all should be clamouring to see, bu
  
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• Update on Kurt Angle vs Rey Mysterio, Another Star Donating His Brain to CTE Research, Kyle Edwards Plays Mortal Kombat (Videos)

  20-03-2016 19:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on Kurt Angle vs Rey Mysterio
  In a new blog posted over at JRsBarBQ.com, Jim Ross revealed that the upcoming Rey Mysterio vs Kurt Angle match for URFight will be a 2 out of 3 falls match. JR had the following to say about the event:“Rey Mysterio vs Kurt Angle is going to be a 2X3 fall pro wrestling bout that should be extraordinary. Chael Sonnen vs UK’s Michael Bisping will be special as well and calling a Roy Jones, JR fight is exciting for me, too.
  
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• “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan Speaks Out on Hulk Hogan’s $115 Million Win Over Gawker

  20-03-2016 18:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following interview with WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan – WWE Universe was filmed at the 2016 C2E2 Comic & Entertainment Expo for WZ TV. It features Hacksaw talking about:
  – Why he loves attending comic and entertainment expos like C2E2
  – His thoughts on Hulk Hogan‘s $115,000,000 win over Gawker
  – More…This video is proudly presented by WrestleZone.com & Filsinger GamesHacksaw Jim Duggan Reacts T
  
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• CM Punk Talks MMA and Fan Criticism, The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega Post New Video, ROH Top Prospect Winner Talks Title Shot

  20-03-2016 18:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk Talks MMA and Fan Criticism
  In the following video, CM Punk and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin talk MMA and the fan criticism that has been directed at Punk since he signed with UFC:In related news, you can check out footage of Punk appearing at this weekend’s C2E2 event, during which Punk talks Drax, his current injury status and more:
  The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega Post New Video
  Below is the latest YouTube video from Kenny Omega
  
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• PHOTOS: Tough Enough Winner Josh Bredi Makes WWE NXT Debut

  20-03-2016 18:22
  
  As previously reported, WWE Tough Enough winner Josh Bredl had his first NXT match under the name of “Bronson Matthews”. He lost to Dylan Miley after a diving headbutt. Here are photos from fans of Bredl’s debut:
  @BronsonWWE making his Debut! Getting ready to take on his opponent! #BIGACTION #NXTTampa pic.twitter.com/A59OTmsG5Q
  — M O R G A N (@MorGunShow) March 19, 2016
  Getting a special treat 2nite seeing @DylanMWWE and @BronsonWWE #NXTTampa pic.twitter.com/lRrAyjlETU
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• Final Card for EVOLVE in NYC Tonight: William Regal Appearing, Ciampa vs TJ Perkins, Galloway & Gargano Defend, Footage From Last Night

  20-03-2016 18:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWN Live has issued the following:Everyone is raving about the Chris Hero vs. Tracy Williams and Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Johnny Gargano matches from last night’s EVOLVE 56. Controversy reigned over the Timothy Thatcher vs. Matt Riddle bout for the EVOLVE Title.
  The big news came from William Regal. The NXT General Manager announced that qualifying matches for the WWE Global Cruiserweight Series will take place in EVOLVE. Keep reading the WWN Alerts for more info. Could we learn more tonight?
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• Sami Zayn Says Farewell To WWE NXT (Photo) + 2 New ‘UpUpDownDown’ Videos

  20-03-2016 18:00
  
  – The following was posted on Twitter last night, noting that the NXT roster held a post show farewell for Sami Zayn. Zayn worked his final NXT Florida event, and will finish up with WWE NXT at Takeover: Dallas when he faces Shinsuke Nakamura.
  Special night at #NXTWauchula as @wwebalor @itsBayleyWWE and the entire crew said goodbye to @iLikeSamiZayn. pic.twitter.com/AZEWPQD83T
  — Erik Wilkinson (@FreelanceErik) March 20, 2016—Here are the latest editions of UpUpDownDown…
  
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• Mick Foley Talks Passing the Torch to Dean Ambrose on WWE Raw, Ambrose’s Hardcore Past, Reflects on His Time in ECW and More

  20-03-2016 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following interview with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley was filmed at the 2016 C2E2 Comic & Entertainment Expo for WZ TV. It features Mick talking about:
  – His time in ECW
  – Passing the hardcore torch to Dean Ambrose on this past Monday’s RAW
  – Dean Ambrose’s hardcore past
  – More…
  This video is proudly presented by WrestleZone.com & Filsinger GamesMick Foley Talks Passing The Hardcore Torch To De
  
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• Sami Zayn Works Final NXT Live Event? (Photo), Eric Young’s First Post-TNA Appearance Announced, Titus O’Neil’s Episode of “Tanked”

  20-03-2016 17:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Titus O’Neil’s Episode of “Tanked” Airing Soon
  The episode of “Tanked” with Titus O’Neil will air on the Animal Planet channel at 10pm EST on April 15th.
  Eric Young’s First Post-TNA Appearance Announced
  United Professional Wrestling Association returns live this Saturday night at the National Guard Armory in Wilmington, NC with Meltdown 2016. In the Main Event, the UPWA Championship is on the line when former W
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Featured in NXT Live Event Program (Photo), Sasha Banks Draws Sellout Crowd, WWE Star Given the Weekend Off

  20-03-2016 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Star Given the Weekend Off
  According to PWInsider.com, Alberto Del Rio was scheduled for last night’s WWE live event in White Plains, NY but did not appear as he was reportedly given the weekend off.
  Shinsuke Nakamura Featured in NXT Live Event Program
  Programs being sold at last night’s WWE NXT live event in Wachula featured Shinsuke Nakamura, as seen below. Nakamura will make his WWE NXT debut at NXT Takeover Dallas in a match against Sami Zayn:Sweet
  
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• The Lineups For Today’s Tier1 Wrestling & EVOLVE 57 iPPV Events

  20-03-2016 17:11
  
  – Here is the updated card for today’s Tier1 Wrestling: March to Victory iPPV event. The show begins at 4PM EST and you can order the show on iPPV or VOD atthis link.
  * Non-Title Match: Current Evolve Champion Timothy Thatcher v. “Psycho Killer” Tommaso Ciampa (If Tommaso Ciampa wins he will receive a future Evolve World Championship Match)* Tier 1 Championship: Rude Boy Riley vs. ‘The Premier Athlete’ Anthony Nese* The Darius Carter Brass Ring Open Invitation
  
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• 2016 WWE Hall Of Famer’s Birthday Is Today, A Look At Shane McMahon’s WrestleMaina Training (Video)

  20-03-2016 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sting’s Birthday
  2016 Hall of Famer Sting is turning 57 today. 
  Shane McMahon Training
  WWE has released the following video featuring Shane McMahon’s training for WrestleMania 32. You can see the video below: The post 2016 WWE Hall Of Famer’s Birthday Is Today, A Look At Shane McMahon’s WrestleMaina Training (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Photo: Bobby Roode and Eric Young Comment On Their Departures from TNA

  20-03-2016 16:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roode and Young Comment on Release from TNA
  As noted, former TNA World Heavyweight Champions Bobby Roode and Eric Young have departed from the company after their requests to be released were granted. Roode and Young ended their run in TNA at last night’s TV tapings. The two commented about their releases from TNA below:
  Read: Two Longtime TNA Employees Finished with the Company
  Thank u to everyone who had a part in making the last 12 years of my life unforgettable. On to the next ch
  
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• WWE Live Event Results White Plains, NY (3/19): Ryback vs Erick Rowan, Kalisto vs Rusev for US Title, Big Show & Kane vs Wyatt & Strowman

  20-03-2016 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWTorch
  WWE Live Show Results
  March 19, 2016
  White Plains, N.Y.
  The crowd was announced as a sell-out. Estimate of 4,700 (building capacity is 5,000).
  The crowd was hot for most of the night, except for Diego vs. Sin Cara mid-way through. Good “B” show. No return date was announced.
  (1) Ryback beat Erick Rowan via Shell-Shock and pin. Surprisingly fast-paced opener with a good number of nearfalls. (**)
  (2) Goldust beat Bo Dallas
  
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• WWE Live Event Results White Plains, NY (3/19): Ryback vs Erick Rowan, Kalisto vs Rusev for US Title, Big Show & Kane vs Bray Wyatt & Braun Stroman

  20-03-2016 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWTorch
  WWE Live Show Results
  March 19, 2016
  White Plains, N.Y.
  The crowd was announced as a sell-out. Estimate of 4,700 (building capacity is 5,000).
  The crowd was hot for most of the night, except for Diego vs. Sin Cara mid-way through. Good “B” show. No return date was announced.
  (1) Ryback beat Erick Rowan via Shell-Shock and pin. Surprisingly fast-paced opener with a good number of nearfalls. (**)
  (2) Goldust beat Bo Dallas
  
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• Who Is At The Top Of This Week’s WWE Power Rankings? WWE Fury: 17 Senton Bombs That Squashed Opponents (Video)

  20-03-2016 15:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Power Rankings
  WWE has released the following Power rankings. You can watch the video below: WWE Fury
  WWE has released the following WWE Fury video featuring 17 senton bombs that squashed opponents. You can watch the video below:The post Who Is At The Top Of This Week’s WWE Power Rankings? WWE Fury: 17 Senton Bombs That Squashed Opponents (Video) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• **SPOILER** – Top TNA Star Possibly Injured

  20-03-2016 05:48
  
  According to sources, Matt Hardy may have been inured at Saturday’s TNA iMPACT! Wrestling TV tapings. Matt and Jeff Hardy had an I Quit match during the tapings, and Jeff hit Matt with a Swanton Bomb from the top of the iMPACT! set and was put through a table. Matt had a neck brace put on him and he was stretchered out of the arena. At this time it is not confirmed if the injury was real, or part of an angle.
  More details as they become available.
  EXCLUSIVE FAN-SENT-IN VIDEO: Matt Hardy&rs
  
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• Snyder knocks off Gwiazdowski in historic NCAA finals heavyweight showdown

  20-03-2016 05:15
  
  World champion Snyder stops Gwiazdowski short of third NCAA title with overtime victory in heavyweight final
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (3/19): Buffalo, NY; Ambrose and Reigns Team Up, Odd 6 Man Tag Match, Styles vs Breeze, Triple Threat Title Match and More

  20-03-2016 05:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Attended the Buffalo NY live event-Good crowd no one on third level though
  Match 1- Tyler Breeze vs AJ Styles 
  AJ styles won in a great match. Never seen him live till now; what a fantastic performer he is. Breeze was solid too, getting some solid nuclear heat as the match went on.
  Match 2- 2 on 1 handicap – the Ascension vs Mark Henry
  Henry wins in a fast match. Never liked the Ascension. Crowd wasn&rsq
  
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• Jonathan Coachman: ‘WWE Moving RAW To Three Hours Was A Mistake!’, More

  20-03-2016 04:56
  
  Inan interview with Tech Times, Jonathan Coachman said that RAW moving from two to three hours was a mistake. Here are highlights:
  On fans complaining about the product: “Well, one thing that frustrates me and always has about wrestling fans who love the business, is they don’t quite understand how difficult a business this is. What I mean by that is we all have our favorite shows and if NCIS, which is one of my favorite shows, if that was 52 weeks a year, you better believe there&rs
  
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• Ethan Carter III Writes A Post On The TNA Locker-Room, More

  20-03-2016 04:34
  
  TNA’sEthan Carter III posted the following on Facebook this week, see what he wrote below…
  A former champion looks up to see he’s in a locker room amidst a current champion, a talent on the rise, and two individuals who just seized an opportunity.
  Five men who shared the same dream, only to see it become variations of a nightmare.
  Different paths paved with drive and the best intentions that led to the one same source of negativity. A literal human embodiment of disdain.
  Fast
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs – Rey Mysterio vs. Kurt Angle. Bagwell’s Comments, More

  20-03-2016 04:27
  
  Jim Ross hasposted a new blog entry, here are the highlights…
  On Mysterio vs. Angle at UR Fight: Rey Mysterio vs Kurt Angle is going to be a 2X3 fall pro wrestling bout that should be extraordinary. Chael Sonnen vs UK’s Michael Bisping will be special as well and calling a Roy Jones, JR fight is exciting for me, too.On Recent Comments From Buff Bagwell: Getting inquiries about a recent Mark Bagwell interview about his less than positive experience in WWE and regarding me releasing h
  
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• WWE & EVOLVE Teaming Up For ‘Global Cruiserweight Series’

  20-03-2016 04:22
  
  William Regal announced at Saturdy night’s EVOLVE 56 iPPV event that qualifying matches for the Global Cruiserweight Series will take place in EVOLVE. These were stated to be the “US qualifying matches,” with additional candidates to come from other countries (and promotions?).
  We’ll post more information when it is released.
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  The post WWE & EVOLVE Teami
  
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• BREAKING NEWS: Eric Young & Bobby Roode Quit TNA

  20-03-2016 03:46
  
  According to sources, both Bobby Roode and Eric Young have asked for their releases from TNA Wrestling and will be finishing up their runs at tonight’s tapings in Orlando. Working this weekend’s events were part of their agreements. Both men have been a part of the company since 2004.
  TNA issued the following statement: “Impact Wrestling has come to terms on the release of veteran wrestlers Bobby Roode and Eric Young (Jeremy Fritz). Bobby and Eric have been valuable members of
  
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• Jim Duggan Reacts To Hulk Hogan’s Big Gawker Win, Joey Ryan/YouPorn Gear

  20-03-2016 03:05
  
  - In a recent interview, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan reacted to Hulk Hogan’s legal win against Gawker Media.
  Duggan said: “Hogan is one of my buddies for over 30 years. He gets more bad press than anybody. He’s a good man. He took care of his boy after what he went through. Gawker got what they had coming to them.”– Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Joey Ryan has officially received his new gear from Youporn. You can see photos at the link. He debuted the gear i
  
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• The Rock & Mark Wahlberg Sued, Mick Foley Reacts To Comedy Career

  20-03-2016 03:00
  
  – As previously reported, both The Rock and Mark Wahlberg are being sued over the HBO series Ballers for $200 million.The Wrap reports that the lawsuit has been amended and officially filed in a California federal court this week. Everette Silas and Sherri Littleton claim the idea uses elements from a project they created called Off Season in 2007, which they say HBO had access to.–Inan interview with The Indianapolis Star, Mick Foley spoke about what led to him pursuing a career in
  
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• Report – Hulk Hogan Removed From Upcoming WWE Studios’ Film

  20-03-2016 02:52
  
  Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Hulk Hogan has been removed from the upcoming WWE Studios film Killing Hasselhoff, forcing major edits to be made. Hogan filmed his scenes from 2014. After his racist rant was found by the National Enquirer last year, the decision was made to remove him from the film. Hogan was reportedly featured heavily in the first fifteen minutes.
  No reshoots were required to make the edits, as producers used footage that was already shot. However, due to how prominently Hoga
  
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• Another Title Change Takes Place at Tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings *Spoiler*

  20-03-2016 02:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, Eric Young lost the TNA King of the Mountain Title to Bram at tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, and another title change has just taken place.
  Decay members Abyss and Crazzy Steve defeated Beer Money to become the new TNA Tag Team Champions.
  The two title changes at tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings were done as both Eric Young and Bobby Roode are finishing up with TNA tonight and will be free agents as of tomorrow.
  The post Another Title Change Takes Place a
  
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• Top TNA Star Stretchered Out After His “I Quit Match” at Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Taping, Photo Included *Spoiler*

  20-03-2016 02:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings, TNA taped an “I Quit Match” featuring Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy.
  The finish of the match came when Jeff hit Matt with a Swanton Bomb from the top of the Impact set, which you can see in the photo below.
  Matt was put through a table following the Swanton Bomb, and after the match he was tended to by paramedics. Hardy had a neck brace put on him and he was stretchered out of the arena.
  Jeff appeared to be fine, and at this point it&rsquo
  
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• Report – Hulk Hogan Could Get More Money From Gawker Judgment

  20-03-2016 02:43
  
  As we previously reported, Hulk Hogan won $115 million from his lawsuit against Gawker Media. Now,TMZ reports that the number could actually increase after a Florida jury forces Gawker to pay punitive damages for posting clips of his sex tape.The jury will meet next week to decide how much money they will add to the initial $115 million. Punitive damages are created to punish defendants for “intentional wrongdoing”. The Florida Supreme Court usually hands out punitive damages that ar
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results and Sacrifice Results From 3/19 *Spoilers*

  20-03-2016 02:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: TNAsylum.net
  * They retaped the Al Snow/Shera match and promo from yesterday.
  * There’s an in-ring promo between Mike Bennett and EC3 called “Fairy Tale Time with Mike Bennett”. Bennett claims he has conquered EC3 and is the new face of TNA. EC3 goes over his own accomplishments and said that Bennett beat him by DQ. They go back and forth with Bennett saying he will never wrestle EC3 again while Ethan said he would haunt Bennett for as long as it takes. This ends up set
  
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• TNA’s Statement On Former Champions Bobby Roode And Eric Young’s Departure

  20-03-2016 02:20
  
  As noted, according to PWInsider former TNA World Heavyweight Champions Eric Young and Bobby Roode had asked for their future releases.
  TNA issued the following statement in response to the report:
  Impact Wrestling has come to terms on the release of veteran wrestlers Bobby Roode and Eric Young (Jeremy Fritz). Bobby and Eric have been valuable members of The Impact Roster since 2004 and we wish them nothing but the best in their careers going forward.Bobby had this to say earlier today, “T
  
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• Brie Bella Want’s Lana To Join Total Divas, Her Ideal Date Night, Future Kids, More

  20-03-2016 02:12
  
  WWE Divas Brie Bella recently took part in an Exclusive Chat With CraveOnline and talked about a variety of topics. Here are the following highlights below:
  Crave: Let’s switch back up to Total Divas. You have some new blood with Amanda on the show but since you’re feuding with Lana on the main roster, how would you feel if she got cast for the show?
  Brie Bella: “I think Lana would be great because she’s engaged to Rusev, she’s a main roster girl and seeing girls wo
  
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• TNA Issues Statement on Two Former World Champions Leaving the Company, Both Champions Comment on Their Departures

  20-03-2016 02:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, former World Champions Eric Young and Bobby Roode finished with TNA at tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, and TNA has issued the following statement:Impact Wrestling has come to terms on the release of veteran wrestlers Bobby Roode and Eric Young (Jeremy Fritz). Bobby and Eric have been valuable members of The Impact Roster since 2004 and we wish them nothing but the best in their careers going forward.
  Bobby had this to say earlier today, “To the guys and girl
  
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• Titus O’Neil At The 2016 WPBA Championships + Latest ‘UpUpDownDown’ Video

  20-03-2016 01:53
  
  – Titus O’Neil is set to be the celebrity guest at the 2016 WPBA (Women’s Professional Basketball Alumnae) Championship Weekend in Indianapolis. The event takes place during the NCAA Women’s Final Four and will see O’Neil coach a team against Teresa Edwards’ team in the Lady Legends Celebrity Basketball game at Emmerich Manual High School.— Here is the latest episode of “UpUpDownDown”, with Xavier Woods and Tyler Breeze playing Five Nights at
  
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• Breaking News: Two Longtime TNA Employees Finished with the Company

  20-03-2016 01:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to PWInsider.com, Bobby Roode and Eric Young have reportedly finished with TNA at tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando.
  The report notes that both former TNA World Champions requested their release from the company. Young was in the process of negotiating a new TNA deal, but decided to ask for his release instead.
  Neither contract carries a no-compete clause, so both men are free agents as of tomorrow.
  As we noted earlier in a spoiler report, Eric Young did drop the TNA
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer’s Son Signs with New Orleans Saints, Bayley Talks Facing Asuka at Takeover Dallas, TNA Spin Cycle Returning (Video)

  20-03-2016 01:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Son Signs with the New Orleans Saints
  James Laurinaitis, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal, posted the following on Twitter: WHO DAT!!!  I’m honored and excited to be joining the Saints Organization!!
  — James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) March 17, 2016
  Bayley Talks Facing Asuka at Takeover Dallas
  WWE NXT Womens Champion Bayley, who will be defending her Title against Asuka at WWE NXT Takeover Dallas, Tweeted the following:
  In less than 2 w
  
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• News on How Hulk Hogan Could End Up Making Even More Money Off Gawker, EC3 Posts Lengthy Blog About the TNA Locker Room

  20-03-2016 01:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on How Hulk Hogan Could End Up Making Even More Money Off Gawker
  Even though Hulk Hogan was awarded $115 million in damages when he won his case against Gawker yesterday, The Hulkster could end up getting more money out of the case, as the jury will meet on Monday morning to decide whether or not Hogan should be awarded any punitive damages.
  Punitive damages are intended to reform or deter the defendant from engaging in conduct similar to that which f
  
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• Why Dolph Ziggler Shouldn’t Have A WrestleMania 32 Match, Is This The Best Chris Jericho We’ve Seen?, Grade The Last WWE Raw

  20-03-2016 01:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dolph Ziggler
  Shane Shoemaker wrote a new blog for CSRWrestling.com on why Dolph Ziggler not having a WrestleMania match is OK. Here’s a sample:
  I believe Dolph will still have a match at WrestleMania, but there’s very good reason why he shouldn’t.
  Since Shane McMahon returned and vowed to change RAW, he mentioned such things as pushing new stars and those that had been kept from being elevated. The first person that came to mind was the Internet darl
  
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• Why Dolph Ziggler Shouldn’t Have A WM 32 Match, This The Best Chris Jericho We’ve Seen?, Grade The Last RAW

  20-03-2016 01:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dolph Ziggler
  Shane Shoemaker wrote a new blog for CSRWrestling.com on why Dolph Ziggler not having a WrestleMania match is OK. Here’s a sample:
  I believe Dolph will still have a match at WrestleMania, but there’s very good reason why he shouldn’t.
  Since Shane McMahon returned and vowed to change RAW, he mentioned such things as pushing new stars and those that had been kept from being elevated. The first person that came to mind was the Internet darl
  
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• PHOTOS: WWE Tough Enough Winner Bronson Mathews Works His First WWE NXT Live Event Singles Match Tonight

  20-03-2016 01:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Tough Enough winner Josh Bredl, known in WWE NXT as Bronson Mathews, worked his first NXT live event singles match tonight in Tampa, FL.
  Mathews lost a match to Dylan Mile after Mile hit a diving headbutt for the pin fall victory. Below are photos of Mathews’ debut:@BronsonWWE making his Debut! Getting ready to take on his opponent! #BIGACTION #NXTTampa pic.twitter.com/A59OTmsG5Q
  — M O R G A N (@MorGunShow) March 19, 2016
  Getting a special treat 2nite seeing @DylanMWWE and @Bron
  
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