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• WrestleMania 33 Match Already Set?, Seth Rollins Seen Limping at WrestleMania 32, What Did Vince McMahon Think of Enzo and Big Cass?

  09-04-2016 23:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wrestlemania 33 match already set?
  Welcome to the 4/9 edition of WrestleTalk News. Our top story today is that a Wrestlemania 33 match might already have been set.
  NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal made a surprise appearance at Wresltemania 32 this past Sunday, competing in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal and being booked better than most the mid-card roster.
  During the contest, Shaq had a staredown with the Big Show before both were eliminated by everyone else in th
  
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• Y2J Getting Podcast Network, Tyler Breeze’s Latest Episode from WM32, Preview Videos for Total Divas Finale (Videos), WWE Raw Tickets

  09-04-2016 22:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Y2J Getting Podcast Network
  Chris Jericho will be getting own network under Podcast One in the very near future, and Jericho will be the main host for what will be a rock and wrestling network.
  Raw Tickets
  Tickets for the June 13th edition of WWE Raw in New Orleans went on-sale today.
  Tyler Breeze’s Latest Episode from WrestleMania
  In the following video, Tyler Breeze makes his long-awaited WrestleMania debut and suddenly remembers it is time to pa
  
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• Complete Content Listing for WWE’s “Straight Outta Dudleyville” DVD Being Released This Tuesday

  09-04-2016 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE will be releasing its “Straight Outta Dudleyville” DVD focusing on The Dudley Boyz and their WWE return on WWE Raw in Brooklyn, NY last August. The DVD will be released this coming Tuesday and can be pre-ordered at this link.The documentary for the DVD features the following chapters:
  Brooklyn – A Well Kept Secret
  Right Down The Block
  Pagliaccio
  Early Inspiration
  Similar Goals
  “So What Do You Want to Learn?”
  Following The Dream
  Br
  
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• Jake Roberts Talks Turning His Life Around, Working with Snakes, Says Andre the Giant Once Passed Gas On Him for 30 Seconds, More

  09-04-2016 22:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts recently appeared on the In The Room podcast with Brady Hicks, The Stro (WCW’s Maestro), Kathie Fitzpatrick and Derrick McDonald, and below are some interview highlights courtesy of d Mike Bessler of The Inquisitr.
  His life turning around:“I’ve got the world by the tail. And life is so good for me. Even beyond the WWE years … I’ve got the movie going on, the movie is going strong. It&rsq
  
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• Pico, Molinaro survive wild 65 kg bracket, advance to U.S. Olympic Team Trials finals

  09-04-2016 21:24
  
  Nine best-of-three U.S. Olympic Team Trials finals set for 6 p.m. (CT) tonight
  
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• The Rock’s Top 10 WWE Smackdown Moments

  09-04-2016 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)The Rock made his return to WWE at WrestleMania 32 along with John Cena, and he literally set Dallas on fire.
  He has been dubbed The Great One, The People’s Champion, and The Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment. You can love him or hate him, but you can’t deny he is one of the all-time greatest professional wrestlers in history and WWE Smackdown champion (some say maybe the biggest WWE superstar to this day).
  Dwayne “The Rock&rdqu
  
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• Backstage News – WWE Interested In Multiple Indy Talents, Global Cruiserweight Series

  09-04-2016 19:57
  
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
  – Cedric Alexander is rumored to be joining WWE’s Global Cruiserweight Series. Alexander is not currently signed to ROH and had a WWE tryout recently.
  – EVOLVE, Progress and Revolution Pro are expected to be announcing their qualifying matches for the Global Cruiserweight Series in the next week or two.
  – WWE reportedly had a scout at one of the SHIMMER events over WrestleMania 32 weekend and were most interested in California indy
  
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• Watch Shinsuke Nakamura’s Entrance Video, More ‘Attitude Era’ DVD Matches Revealed

  09-04-2016 19:45
  
  – According to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com, the following matches will be part of the Attitude Era Vol. 3 – Unreleased DVD & Blu-ray set…
  * Owen Hart vs. The Ultimate Warrior, Madison Square Garden 5/19/1996* Yokozuna vs. The Sultan, Sun City in South Africa 9/14/1996* Shawn Michaels vs. Sycho Sid vs. Bret Hart, WWE Title RAW dark match 2/3/1997* Dude Love vs. The British Bulldog Long Island Street Fight, Uniondale, NY 10/24/1997* The Hardy Boyz vs. Lo Down, Wall Street, New Y
  
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• Ex-NBA Star Praises TNA & Dixie Carter, + A Free TNA Match Released (Video)

  09-04-2016 19:13
  
  – Former NBA star Latrell Sprewell posted the following on Twitter…
  @TNADixie I am huge fan of @IMPACTWRESTLING !!! Keep up amazing work!!
  — Latrell Sprewell (@REAL_SPREWELL15) April 6, 2016
  – Here is the latest TNA free match, featuring Will O’Spreay vs. Mandrews from Xplosion…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Gail Kim Nose Job – Before & After!! WTF?!?
  The post Ex-NBA Star Praises TNA & Dixie Carter, + A Free TNA Match Released (Video) appeared firs
  
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• Alundra Blayze/Madusa In WWE 2K17, New Nakamura Merch. Total Divas Videos

  09-04-2016 19:08
  
  – As previously reported, Alundra Blayze/Madusa was scanned for WWE 2K17. This will be the second time she appeared in a video game after showing up in the WWE 2K16 Hall of Fame Showcase DLC.
  – WWEShop.com has a new Shinsuke Nakamura shirt that says, “Strong Style Has Arrived”. You can find it here.
  – Here are two preview clips for next week’s episode of WWE Total Divas…
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Nikki Bella Working Out Recently!! **SWEATY & GYMIN&
  
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• VIDEOS: The ‘Top 10 WWE SmackDown Moments’ + Three ‘Fallout’ Videos

  09-04-2016 18:08
  
  – Here are some fallout videos from Thursday night’s WWE SmackDown, featuring Maryse, Zack Ryder and The Vaudevillains…– Here are the top 10 moments from Thursday night’s WWE SmackDown…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Nikki Bella Working Out Recently!! **SWEATY & GYMIN’ IT UP**!!
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• WWE Adding Unreleased Undertaker Matches to DVD, Synopsis for New Edge & Christian Episode, Final Post-WrestleMania SD! Rating

  09-04-2016 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Synopsis for New Edge & Christian Episode
  A new episode of Edge and Christian’s show will premiere on the WWE Network following Raw Monday night, and below is the official show synopsis:“Edge and Christian celebrate the three letters that made them famous, TLC – But NOT in the way you think!”Final Post-WrestleMania SD! Rating
  The final rating for this week’s post-WrestleMania edition of WWE Smackdown was a 1.75, up from last week
  
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• Reaction To How The Legends Were Used At WrestleMania 32, Where Does Sting Rank Overall?

  09-04-2016 17:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This segment of Chair Shot Reality is talking Hall of Fame and legends at WrestleMania 32. Here’s some highlights of the conversation:Brian Gulish on Sting speech:
  Ultimately, when you look at the Hall of Fame it was Sting’s night but then turned into Ric Flair’s night. He went on and on about Steamboat, Hayes and his four marriages. It was not about you Ric. That off my chest — Sting’s speech was perfect. The retirement
  
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• Finn Balor and Doc Gallows Tease Bullet Club WWE Debut, More on Nakamura’s NXT Injury, NY Times Compares WWE and the NFL

  09-04-2016 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NY Times Compares WWE and the NFL
  The New York Times has published a new article looking at WrestleMania 32 in Dallas and comparing the WWE Network to recent news that the NFL will be streaming 2016 games on Twitter. Below is an article excerpt:What got me thinking about WWE’s business model was the news earlier this week that the N.F.L. had sold the streaming rights for 10 Thursday night games to Twitter for a reported $15 million. At first gla
  
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• Update on New Seth Rollins Movie, Top 10 Superstars Kicked Out of WWE Factions (Video), Cathy Kelly Talks Brie Bella Retirement & More

  09-04-2016 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on New Seth Rollins Movie
  The new WWE Studios movie “Temple”, starring Seth Rollins, officially began principal photography this week.
  Top 10 Superstars Kicked Out of WWE Factions
  WWE has released its latest Top 10 video, featuring Superstars who were kicked out of factions:Cathy Kelly Talks Brie Bella Retirement
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Cathy Kelley discussing The Rock, Brie Bella’s retirement and more:The post Updat
  
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• How Did WrestleMania Affect Reigns and Ambrose’s Power Rankings? (Video), Ryan Satin Talks ‘Mania, Woods Talks Batman vs Superman

  09-04-2016 17:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ryan Satin Talks ‘Mania
  The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling was recently joined by the man behind The Sheet Podcast, ProWrestlingSheet.com, and WZ Radio regular Ryan Satin. John, Chad and Ryan talk the full WrestleMania 32 fallout including his own personal experiences over WrestleMania weekend and how is the next year going to take shape in the every growing world of WWE.
  How Did WrestleMania Affect Reigns and Ambrose’s Power Rankings?
  WWE has rel
  
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• Rumor Killer on Bobby Roode’s WWE Status, WWE Star Loses a Tooth on Smackdown, WWE Edits WrestleMania 32 Replay

  09-04-2016 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rumor Killer on Bobby Roode’s WWE Status
  Rumors were floating around elsewhere on the internet earlier this week that Bobby Roode has signed a contract with WWE, however Roode recently told The Examiner that isn’t true, although he is close to signing a deal. Roode had the following to say on his current status:“I’m not officially signed yet. The Internet has blown up over it, and I mean I’m close, but I don’t want to spoil anything
  
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• Shawn Michaels On Today’s WWE Product: “It’s Easy Not To Miss”, Talks Hardcore Fans Continuing to Watch WWE Despite Unhappiness

  09-04-2016 07:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels was the guest on Vince Russo’s latest podcast on Podcast One, and you can check out the entire interview at this link. Below are some highlights:
  On whether or not he misses being in a WWE ring:“Everybody asks me, ‘Do you miss it?’ No, I don’t miss it, because what’s on TV now isn’t what I used to do. So it’s easy not to miss.”On internet fans who complain about today’
  
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• Titus O’Neil’s Suspension Officially Ends, Tyler Breeze Reacts to His Lopsided Win/Loss Record, Bray Wyatt Comments on Blackjack Mulligan

  09-04-2016 07:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Titus O’Neil’s Suspension Officially Ends
  Titus O’Neil’s 60 day suspension for grabbing Vince McMahon during Daniel Bryan’s retirement on February 9th officially ended on April 7th.
  Bray Wyatt Comments on Blackjack Mulligan
  The grandson of the late Blackjack Mulligan, Bray Wyatt, Tweeted the following regarding the death of his grandfather:Through us, they live forever pic.twitter.com/AKIQw84OM8
  — Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) April 8, 2016
  Tyler Breeze Reacts t
  
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• MVP Fired From Lucha Underground – He Posts A Video Reaction

  09-04-2016 06:58
  
  MVP has been fired from Lucha Underground a week after announcing that he’d signed with them. The WWE and TNA alum took to YouTube and revealed that his contract was terminated after he interviewed members of the cast for his podcast, which “violated the non-disclosure terms” of his deal.
  MVP revealed the news that he had signed with the company at WaleMania 2 last week. He was planned to be used as an agent with an eventual on-screen role planned. MVP took full responsibility
  
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• Shinsuka Nakamura Gets Four Stitches Following Last Night’s NXT Live Event

  09-04-2016 06:54
  
  As noted elsewhere, Shinsuka Nakamura’s match with Manny Andrade at last night’s NXT house show in Columbia, South Carolina was stopped after Nakamura got cut taking a moonsault from Manny Andrade. A medic came down to fix him up and he finished the match.
  Nakamura responded to an announcement of the news on Twitter, which you can see below as well as a pic of Nakamura with four staples in his head from the injury:
  @WWENXT I'm okay.
  — Shinsuke Nakamura (@ShinsukeN) April 9, 201
  
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• Hulk Hogan Discusses A WrestleMania 33 Appearance, Talks Roman Reigns, Triple H

  09-04-2016 06:21
  
  Hulk Hogan recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, here are the highlights…
  On Roman Reigns: “If I was Roman Reigns, I would just listen to what the people want. If they want to boo me, then it’s like Razor Ramon would say–‘I’ll be the ‘Bad Guy’ for you.’ Roman Reigns should be as evil as he wants. If they’re booing him, then that’s what they want to see.”
  On Triple H: “Triple H has stood the tes
  
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• PHOTOS: Dolph Ziggler & Girlfriend Attend Guns N’ Roses Concert, D-Bryan/Brie Bella

  09-04-2016 06:16
  
  – Brie Bella has posted a new photo of herself and Daniel Bryan after visiting a Health & Aesthetics center in Scottsdale, Arizona this week.Always love coming to see @suneiljain at Rejuvenate Health & Aesthetics. He's the best at healing!! I recommend him to everyone!! #health #healing #rejuvena #scottsdale #drjain #miracleworker
  A photo posted by Brie Bella (@thebriebella) on Apr 7, 2016 at 1:30pm PDT
  – Dolph Ziggler and his girlfriend attended Thursday night’s Guns N
  
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• The Bullet Club Backstage At SmacDown, Vince McMahon Thanks The WWE Fans, Stock

  09-04-2016 06:06
  
  – WWE’s stock closed at $16.21 on Friday, up $0.21 (1.31%) from the opening price.
  – Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson were backstage at the WWE SmackDown tapings on Tuesday. The two were also at WrestleMania and RAW and introducing themselves to the main roster. Bobby Roode was also backstage at WrestleMania 32 and RAW introducing himself.
  – Vince McMahon posted the following to Twitter, thanking fans for the success of WrestleMania 32:
  Thank you @WWEUniverse! WrestleMania i
  
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• More Details on WWE’s Interest in Lucha Underground Talent, Viewership for WWE HOF on USA Network, WWE Attendance Figures

  09-04-2016 05:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More Details on WWE’s Interest in Lucha Underground Talent
  As noted, WWE is interested in top Lucha Underground star Ricochet, aka Prince Puma, and Ricochet recently made it known he will not be accepting anymore indy bookings after June, which has lead to speculation he might be WWE bound.
  According to The Wrestling Observer, Ricochet is not the only Lucha Underground talent WWE is interested in, and they may pitch talent contracts to various LU talents as t
  
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• PHOTO: Shinsuke Nakamura Receives Staples After Being Busted Open at Tonight’s NXT Live Event, Nakamura Comments on His Status

  09-04-2016 05:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Shinsuke Nakamura was busted open during his match against Manny Andrade at the WWE NXT live event in Columbia tonight. Nakamura suffered the injury after taking a moonsault from Andrade, and the match had to be stopped so the WWE medical team could tend to Nakamura.
  The match eventually continued and Nakamura got the win, and WWE noted on Twitter that he needed 4 staples following the injury:@WWENXT I’m okay.
  — Shinsuke Nakamura (@ShinsukeN) Apr
  
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• WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony On The USA Network Rating Is In – Details

  09-04-2016 04:55
  
  The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony on the USA Network did decent numbers on the USA Network on Thursday night. The show drew 1.677 million viewers and a 0.51 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic for the night. That ranked #9 for the night among cable originals, losing about 763,000 viewers and 0.2 demo rating points from the SmackDown episode that immediately preceded it.
  The show was a one-hour replay version of the Saturday night show that aired on the WWE Network.
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• This Week’s WWE SmackDown Rating Is In – Details Inside

  09-04-2016 04:50
  
  WWE SmackDown followed RAW’s lead in getting a WrestleMania bounce, although it wasn’t as strong as the Monday show’s. Last night’s episode of SmackDown brought in 2.444 million viewers and a 0.71 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, up 5% and 3% from last week’s 2.328 million and 0.69 demo rating. The numbers were still below the 2.501 million and 0.75 demo rating from a couple of weeks ago.
  WWE SmackDown came in at #3 for the night among cable originals behind
  
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• U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Updating Notes and Quotes

  09-04-2016 03:34
  
  Notes and Quotes from the Olympic Trials will be updated throughout the tournament
  
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• Vince McMahon Thanks WWE Universe, Shinsuke Nakamura Entrance Video, WWE Stock

  09-04-2016 03:06
  
  - Seen below, Vince McMahon tweeted the following message today on WrestleMania 32 while thanking the WWE Universe:
  Thank you @WWEUniverse! WrestleMania is only possible with your passion. pic.twitter.com/UAbU7CIihR
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 8, 2016- WWE stock was up 1.31% today, closing at $16.21 per share. Today’s high was $16.27 and the low was $15.72.
  - Seen below, the WWE released the first entrance video for WWE NXT Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura.The post Vince McMahon
  
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• Bayley Talks About Her Ultimate Dream, The Term “Diva” And More

  09-04-2016 02:59
  
  Former NXT Women’s Champion Bayley recently spoke with The Post and Courier about a wide variety of topics. Here are the following highlights:
  On the term “Diva”:
  “I think nowadays ‘diva’ could be meant in so many different ways. The way the roster is right now, with the Divas Revolution, you don’t necessarily see divas that are stuck up and who only care about their looks. It is what you make it. I grew up on the women’s division and the women&rsq
  
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• Snyder keeping it simple: outwork everybody else

  09-04-2016 02:04
  
  World champion Kyle Snyder continues banner year at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials this weekend
  
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• VIDEO: WWE Diva Lana Training At The WWE Performance Center

  09-04-2016 01:39
  
  Lana posted the following clip of a training session at the WWE Performance Center to Instagram:The difference between good and great is when I am tired I keep pushing forward. I keep my eye on the prize & keep my mind focus on everything I will achieve….When people rest, I train. Determined to be the greatest. #WWE #PerformanceCenter @wwenxt @Tapout #tapout #RavishingRussian thanks for coaching me @silverbackseth4real
  A video posted by CJ Perry (@thelanawwe) on Apr 6, 2016 at 8:10pm
  
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• Goldberg To Perform Introductions At NASCAR Race, ‘Golden Truth’ On RAW Next Week?

  09-04-2016 01:27
  
  – Bill Goldberg will perform the driver introductions at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ Food City 500 race in Bristol, Tennessee on April 17. They will get the song of their choice with a full introduction from Goldberg.
  Goldberg told FOX Sports: “It’s always an honor lending a hand to NASCAR in doing what they do. To be asked back to Bristol, where my NASCAR experience began over 20 years ago, is a special invitation that I could never pass up!”
  – WWE teased t
  
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• U.S. Olympic Team Trials brackets released for Saturday competition

  09-04-2016 01:23
  
  The brackets for the first day of competition at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials are now available
  
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• VIDEO: Two WWE NXT Fans Get Engaged At NXT Live Event Last Night

  09-04-2016 01:20
  
  Two fans got engaged during last night’s NXT event in Concord, North Carolina. You can see footage below:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): A **BRAND NEW** Candice Michelle BIKINI Shot! HOW DOES SHE LOOK NOW?!?!
  The post VIDEO: Two WWE NXT Fans Get Engaged At NXT Live Event Last Night appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Major Update – Renee Dupree’s Class-Action Lawsuit Over WWE Network Royalties

  09-04-2016 01:11
  
  PWInsider acquired a copy of the 52-page class-action lawsuit filed against WWE by Rene “Dupree” Goguen. He filed the suit in the United States District Court of Connecticut on April 6 on behalf of former WWE performers who think they aren’t getting “contractually owed royalties” from WWE using material featuring them on streaming services.
  While the WWE Network is named, the lawsuit also mentions WWE material on Netflix. WWE had several documentaries on the service
  
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• WWE Files Motion To Have Remaining Counts In Concussion Lawsuit Dismissed

  09-04-2016 01:07
  
  Source: Pwinsider.com
  WWE has filed a motion asking to have the few remaining counts in Vito LoGrasso and Evan Singleton’s lawsuit against them dismissed. Company lawyers asked on April 4th for the US District Court in Connecticut reconsider their decision to allow certain counts in the lawsuit to go ahead.
  Singleton and LoGrasso are two of the few remaining concussion-related lawsuits standing against the company after the court dismissed cases by Haynes and the trio of Russ McCullough, R
  
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• Jim Ross & Others To Be Inducted Into The NWA 2016 Hall Of Fame Class

  09-04-2016 01:02
  
  The NWA has announced the members of the NWA 2016 Hall of Fame class. The company announced that Jim Ross will lead this year’s class, which will be inducted at the Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion on April 11th in Las Vegas.
  NWA President Bruce Tharpe said of Ross’ induction, “Jim Ross is an icon in sports broadcasting, not just in wrestling, and it is an honor to induct him into the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame.”
  Also being inducted this year are Gary Hart, Le
  
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