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• Family Hoping To Raise $25,000 For Balls Mahoney Funeral Costs

  14-04-2016 23:09
  
  As noted, The family of Jonathan “Balls Mahoney” Rechner has started a GoFundMe campaign in hopes of raising $25,000 to pay for the funeral costs.
  The message attached to the GoFundMe campaign written by the family of Jonathan Rechner reads as follows:
  April 12, 2016 my cousin Gayle and her son Christopher lost a force larger than life, Jonathan Rechner. The world knew him as ECW World Champion Balls Mahoney, but we knew him as family.
  Jon was an avid reader and devoted father. He wa
  
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• Bret Hart On Working With Vader, “It Was Like Wrestling With A Cement Truck Filled With Barf”; Talks Turning Heel For Canada v USA Angle, More

  14-04-2016 23:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio proudly presents the latest episode of The Sharpshooter Show w/ Bret “The Hitman” Hart.It also features his sons Blade & Dallas as well as WrestleZone Radio’s Nick Hausman as the co-hosts.You can find some of Bret’s comments from his #AskTheHitman segment at the end of the episode transcribed below.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes  @WZRebel #AskTheHitman Bret, Blade and Dallas: what’s your guys take on USA vs Canada angle in t
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (4/14): Dubai; Fatal Four Way Main Event, AJ Styles vs Kevin Owens, Kalisto, Footage of Sami Zayn In-Action, More

  14-04-2016 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgWWE Live Event Results
  4/14/16
  Dubai
  Results Courtesy of TheNational.aeR-Truth beats Bo Dallas by pin fallWWE superstar Alicia Fox was first out to welcomes the crowd to the event. The crowd warms to R-Truth as they sang “You’re a legend” to him.Bo Dallas claims he is starting a “Bo Dallas winning streak” which is met by catcalls of derision. Dallas dominates the early exchanges. He throws R-Truth to the outside, but R-Truth survived and w
  
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• Jim Duggan Talks Altercation with Mickey Rourke During WrestleMania 25, 360° Video of ‘Mania 32 Pyro (Video), New Day Rally

  14-04-2016 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Bill Olive/Getty Images)New Day RallyThe New Day hosted an anti-bullying rally while in Milan, Italy, as seen in the photo below:Letting the youth of Italy know that bullying isn’t cool #BeaStar #WWEFlorence pic.twitter.com/aM6t8H0BYG— Xavier Woods (@XavierWoodsPhD) April 14, 2016Jim Duggan Talks Altercation with Mickey Rourke During WrestleMania 25The following video has been released, featuring WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan recalling an altercation he
  
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• Lucha Underground Reportedly Signs Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Talent

  14-04-2016 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Ryan Satin of ProWrestlinSheet.com, Lucha Underground has signed Kevin Martenson to a deal.Martenson, who is seen regularly on Championship Wrestling From Hollywood‘s TV show as part of the Vermin stable, is formerly known as Johnny Goodtime, and signed a contract with Lucha Underground a few weeks ago. His appearance in the Temple this month during a dark match was reportedly his first of many.The post Lucha Underground Reportedly
  
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• Kevin Gill On The FBI Classifying Juggalos As A Gang, “Juggalos Feels Like It’s The Only Subculture That The Rest Of The World Can Mock”, More

  14-04-2016 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Throughout WrestleMania 32 weekend WrestleZone Radio’s Nick Hausman was on the ground in Dallas gathering interviews for WrestleZone. The above video features Nick chatting with Juggalo Championship Wrestling & The Kevin Gill Show’s Kevin Gill.You can find some of Kevin’s comments transcribed below.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunesOn the FBI’s decision to classify Juggalos as a gang:KG: I think it’s ironic. You look at the state of national affairs and in
  
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• Backstage Report – Some Talent Upset With Lucha Underground Management

  14-04-2016 22:20
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, there are some talent upset with Lucha Underground management and creative team. The feeling from some talent is that the creative team and management don’t understand the physical punishment involved in the style.
  While many love working for the company, especially the Mexican talent because they are making more money, the feeling is that they are asked to do too much for one day or weekend. There are taping where the wrestle
  
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• Backstage News On The WWE Dress Code Policy & TapouT Gear

  14-04-2016 22:14
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, WWE had a business casual dress code in place for when wrestlers were on tour. The code has changed, and is now a business casual or TapouT brand athletic apparel dress code.
  This is being done to give the performers a choice as well as to promote the TapouT brand.
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• Backstage Update – Prince ‘Ricochet’ Puma Headed To WWE?

  14-04-2016 22:08
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources the Prince Puma character is said to not be dead in Lucha Underground. They did run an angle where he lost a Grave Consequences match as a possible write out, but the promotion has made a major offer for a new deal for him to stay. If rumors are true, between Lucha Underground, New Japan and indies, he’d earn more than just about anyone in NXT (outside of Joe, Nakamura and Balor) but it would be less than a major WWE main roste
  
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• CM Punk Hangs Out with Living Colour, Natalya and Alicia Fox on Dubai TV (Photos), GoFundMe Campaign for Balls Mahoney’s Family

  14-04-2016 21:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)GoFundMe Campaign for Balls Mahoney’s FamilyA GoFundMe account has been launched to help support the family of Balls Mahoney, who passed away earlier this week. You can contribute to the campaign at this link.Natalya and Alicia Fox on Dubai TVWWE superstars Natalya and Alicia Fox are currently in Dubai for live events this weekend, and as seen in the photo below, the two appeared on the Pan Arab channel MBC 1:Happiness in #WWED
  
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• Bonus Points Ep. 37 featuring U.S. Olympic Team Trials champion Frank Molinaro

  14-04-2016 21:05
  
  Listen to Ep. 37 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast with host Richard Immel
  
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• Jim Ross Q&A: Thoughts on Shane Losing to ‘Taker and Then Running Raw, Rumors of AJ Styles Working Too Stiff, WWE Brand Split and More

  14-04-2016 20:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim Ross recently updated the Q&A section of JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:On Shane McMahon losing to Undertaker and then subsequently running Raw the next night:“Don’t have an answer for you…sorry. It’s obviously not that big an issue to WWE or they wouldn’t have forsaken their top Wrestlemania stipulation after 24 hours. Dave Meltzer and I address this matter on this week’s Ross Report Podcast.”On Sami Zayn in WWE and rumors of AJ Sty
  
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• Shawn Michaels Talks What Motivated Him as a Performer, Says He Doesn’t Listen to Fans When It Comes to Match Criticism, More

  14-04-2016 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)WWE Hall of Famer was a recent guest on Vince Russo’s new show “The Brand” at PodcastOne.com. During the show, HBK and Russo discussed a number of topics, and below are some quotes from HBK:On what motivated him as a performer:“I just wanted to get outside of the box. I wanted change. It was all about what I wanted to do as a performer.”On fan criticism:“I don’t listen to fans … fans listen to me. I’m the wres
  
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• Big Show Talks NXT Having Hipper Crowds Than WWE, Lack of True Heels in Wrestling, DDP Talks Randy Savage Taking the Diamond Cutter

  14-04-2016 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBig Show InterviewWWE star Big Show recently appeared on “The Steve Austin Show” podcast at PodcastOne.com, and below are some interview highlights:On WWE NXT having hipper crowds than WWE:“They’re a more hip crowd. We have a lot of families. We have dads come in with six or seven kids, the nephews and the cousins and the sons and daughters. So we have a lot of little kids there, which is fantastic because I love them being a part of the pro
  
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• 4/14 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Bray Wyatt’s Injury, WWE’s Bullet Club Tease, WWE Women’s Title Plans, League Of Nations Breaking Up?, More

  14-04-2016 20:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  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 include:Bray Wyatt’s calf injury yesterday in Milan, ItalyWWE Superstars reacting to the debut of The Bullet ClubThe current plans for Charlotte, Natalya and the WWE Women’s ChampionshipWWE’s plans for the NXT talent that was recently brought up to the main rosterThe Leagu
  
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• UK Promotion Apologizes for Featuring Islamic Heel at Recent Event, Ambrose Poses with Winged Eagle Belt, WWE Signings Profiled

  14-04-2016 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesUK Promotion Apologizes for Featuring Islamic Heel at Recent EventAccording to BBC News and other UK media outlets, UK wrestling promotion Butlins has apologized after being criticized for featuring an “Islamic flag-waving baddie” who the crowd were told to boo.The character reportedly wielded a green flag emblazoned with Arabic writing, and was pitted against a Union Flag-bearing opponent during the Superslam show at Butlin’s in Skegness. After taking
  
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• Backstage Report – Rey Mysterio Returning To AAA

  14-04-2016 19:49
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, Rey Mysterio will be returning to AAA as all of the financial issues between the two sides have been settled. Mysterio still has two more dates left on the original contract he signed, and is now expected to make those appearances.
  At this time there is no confirmation that he will work more dates than that, but AAA wants to keep the relationship with him because they’ve lost so much talent and Rey has a lot of star power. AAA
  
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• 4/14 Edition of NXT Rewind: Talking Nakamura v Dillinger, Tessa Blanchard’s NXT Debut, Wanting More Alexa Bliss & Austin Aries, More

  14-04-2016 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rewind!Each episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen & Chris Brooks. Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our great audioIn this episode Jonathan & Chris discuss:NXT Superstars debuting on the main roster How was Apollo Crews in his RAW debut?When will we see more of Austin Aries? Tessa Blanchard debuts NXT debutNeeding to see more of Alexa Bliss in the ringTommaso Ciampa looking goodBaro
  
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• New Footage of Bray Wyatt Suffering an Injury at WWE Live Event, Asuka Cuts a Promo on Eva Marie, ROH Star’s Contract Expiring Soon

  14-04-2016 19:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesROH Star’s Contract Expiring SoonAccording to The Wrestling Observer, ROH star Moose’s contract expires on June 19th. Moose was offered a spot on WWE Tough Enough, which he turned down to sign with ROH, and it’s unknown whether or not WWE currently has interest in the ROH star.Asuka Cuts a Promo on Eva MarieAt a recent WWE live event, NXT Womens Champion Asuka cut a rare promo, and you can check it out below:Forgot to post this the other day&helli
  
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• The Blue Meanie Reflects On ECW ‘Barely Legal’ Anniversary + ROH Previews

  14-04-2016 19:33
  
  – The Blue Meanie took to Instagram to comment on the nineteenth anniversary of ECW Barely Legal:19 years ago today I was afforded one of the greatest opportunities in the wrestling business. There aren't many firsts you get to be a part of but I was fortunate to be part of ECW's very first pay per view "Barely Legal". I was fortunate enough to not only be a part of ECW's very first pay per view but along with the Blue World Order I got to be part of the main event as Stevie Richards fough
  
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• Behind-the-Scenes Video of “Nine Legends” feat. Y2J, Goldberg, Bret Hart, RVD and More, New Total Divas Cast Photo, Ryback Experience

  14-04-2016 18:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesRyback ExperienceAs a part of this weekend’s WWE live events in Dubai, WWE will be offering a Ryback workout experience and meet and greet on Friday at TK MMA & Fitness, 9th Floor, Shatha Tower. You can get more information or purchase tickets by calling 055 935 7058.New Total Divas Cast PhotoAs seen in the photo below, WWE Total Divas cast members Lana, Renee Young, Paige and The Bella Twins attended an “Alice and Olivia” live fashion ev
  
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• UFC Makes History With Announcement of Major Event at Madison Square Garden in New York

  14-04-2016 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesUFC has issued the following press release:UFC MAKES HISTORY WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAJOR EVENT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NEW YORK ON NOVEMBER 12Second event to be announced for Upstate New York by end of 2016Las Vegas – Following today’s landmark bill signing by Governor Andrew Cuomo to legalize and regulate professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York, UFC® announced that it will host a major Pay-Per-View event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday
  
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• WATCH: Will the Bullet Club Dominate WWE?, Is Cesaro the Next Roman Reigns and Why Does He Wear Tearaway Suits?, Bray Wyatt Injured & More

  14-04-2016 18:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgRoyal Ramble’s Stuart is back to see whether the Bullet Club are likely to reform with AJ as leader and WWE Champion, as well as examining whether Cesaro is the next Roman Reigns:The post WATCH: Will the Bullet Club Dominate WWE?, Is Cesaro the Next Roman Reigns and Why Does He Wear Tearaway Suits?, Bray Wyatt Injured & More appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• WATCH: Will Bullet Club Dominate WWE and What is Their Name?, Is Cesaro Roman Reigns in a Tearaway Suit?, Bray Wyatt Injured, More

  14-04-2016 18:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgRoyal Ramble’s Stuart is back to see whether the Bullet Club are likely to reform with AJ as leader and WWE Champion, as well as examining whether Cesaro is the next Roman Reigns:The post WATCH: Will Bullet Club Dominate WWE and What is Their Name?, Is Cesaro Roman Reigns in a Tearaway Suit?, Bray Wyatt Injured, More appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Bray Wyatt’s Injury, WWE’s Bullet Club Tease, Future For LoN & NXT Stars On Main Roster, TNA Updates, More

  14-04-2016 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZRadio is on MixlrWrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Marty DeRosa as the co-host.It also features a mid-show appearance from MLW’s Court Bauer.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREETweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily. Related: WZ Daily “I Caught The Pig” T-Shirt Now Available! Only $19.9
  
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• VIDEO: Zack Ryder Discusses Surviving Cancer, His ‘WrestleMania Moment’ & More

  14-04-2016 17:35
  
  Zack Ryder was the guest for this week’s WWE.com interview, hosted by Michael Cole. In the interview, Ryder discusses his huge with at WrestleMania, the reaction from the fans, knowing that he’s always been destined to walk the aisle at WrestleMania, his loss to the Miz, surviving cancer in high school and more. Check out the interview below…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Zack Ryder And His **FORMER/EX** Girlfriend! HOLY SH*T – SMOKIN’ HOT – MUST-SEE-NOW!!!
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• Complete Content Listing for WWE’s Upcoming “Attitude Era Vol. 3 – Unreleased” DVD and Blu-ray

  14-04-2016 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)WrestlingDVDNetwork.com is reporting the following content will be included on WWE’s “Attitude Era Vol. 3 – Unreleased” DVD and Blu-ray that comes out in August:DISC 1WWE LiveAn Iconic EraStone Cold Steve Austin vs. Bret “Hit Man” Hart
  Germany • April 1996Undertaker and Mankind RivalryThe Undertaker vs. Mankind
  [Non-Televised] In Your House: Good Friends, Better Enemies • April 28, 1996WWE TravelThe Und
  
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• Tournament Matches and More on SD! Tonight, Rusev Talks Being Disrespected at WrestleMania 32, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows Note

  14-04-2016 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows NoteProWrestlingTees announced this week that the official t-shirts for Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson will be unavailable soon now that the team has debuted in WWE .Tag Title Tournament Continues and More on SD! This WeekThe following matches were taped for this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown:-Chris Jericho vs. Sami Zayn
  -AJ Styles vs. Alberto Del Rio
  -WWE Tag Team Contenders Tournament Match: The Vaud
  
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• Tournament Matches and More on SD! Tonight, Jim Ross Talking to Football Player Interested in WWE, Anti-Bullying Rally Held in Dubai

  14-04-2016 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)Jim Ross Talking to Football Player Interested in WWEAs noted, Baylor lineman LaQuan McGowan has expressed interest in a possible WWE career when his football days are over, and Jim Ross Tweeted the following about the 6’7, 390-pound player:Happy to say that LaQuan & I have been in communication the past few months. He’d fit great in @WWE after @NFL https://t.co/Aw3O93IWDY— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 11, 2016Tag Title Tournament
  
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• WWE ‘Diva’ Mandy Gets Engaged (Photo), + Tonight’s WWE SD! Matches

  14-04-2016 17:26
  
  – The following matches and segments are confirmed for tonight’s WWE SmackDown broadcast:
  * Miz TV* Baron Corbin vs. Zack Ryder* Tag Team Tournament Match: The Ascension vs. Enzo Amore and Big Cass* AJ Styles vs. Alberto Del Rio* Tag Team Tournament Match: Golden Truth vs. The Vaudevillians* Chris Jericho vs. Sami Zayn
  – WWE NXT performer and “Total Divas” cast member Mandy Rose is now engaged to her longtime boyfriend Michael Lubic. They announced it via Instagram&
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Explains Why He’s a Roman Reigns Supporter, “American Grit” Premieres Tonight, Clip Included, Total Divas Finale Synopsis

  14-04-2016 17:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesTommy Dreamer Explains Why He’s a Roman Reigns SupporterECW Legend Tommy Dreamer returned to sit in on Busted Open this week with Doug Mortman and Dave LaGreca and gave his thoughts about Monday Night Raw and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns moving forward. Below is a quote from Dreamer.You can find more from news articles at BustedOpenNation.com and tune into Busted Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 2-4pm ET on SiriusXM Rush 93 and on the SiriusX
  
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• VIDEOS: A Look At WWE’s New Signees + WWE’s Latest ‘Five Things’ Video

  14-04-2016 17:21
  
  – Here is the latest edition of WWE 5 Things, which looks at Batista’s rarest opponents. The list includes Goldberg, John Morrison, R-Truth, Ric Flair and Scott Steiner…– Yesterday, WWE announced the signing of 10 new developmental talents. Today they released the following video, telling you what you need to know about the new recruits…100% DIRECT LINK (*NEW* PHOTOS): 120+ HOT **BIKINI** PHOTOS OF LACEY VON ERICH – **MUST-SEE**!!!
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• Jim Ross Blogs – Maryse’s WWE Return, Enzo & Big Cass, Baron Corbin, More

  14-04-2016 17:16
  
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, here are the highlights..
  On The Return of Maryse: “Smart booking by WWE at first glance of placing Maryse with her husband The Miz on WWE TV after Wrestlemania. Miz needed a bit of new, sizzle and his lovely wife looks like she may well be the answer. Reminds me somewhat of Marc Mero and his then wife Sable.”
  On Enzo and Big Cass: “Happy to see Enzo Amore and Colin Cassidy being so well received in WWE after being called up after Wrestlema
  
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• Tommy Dreamer On ‘House Of Hardcore’ vs. WWE + The Weekend Lineups Revealed

  14-04-2016 17:12
  
  Tommy Dreamer spoke with Sports Illustrated for a new interview talking about his House of Hardcore promotion. Some highlights are below:
  On his car rides with Paul Heyman in the ECW days: “We were always pushing each other, unless Paul was asleep. Sometimes the rides were the only times he could sleep. Paul did so much for me, and I’m very, very grateful for it. There would be times we’d argue, and you’d think we hated each other, but we argued for the betterment of the
  
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• Audio From Hulk Hogan’s Racially Fueled Rant Made Available On-Line (Some NSFW Content)

  14-04-2016 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by John Pendygraft-Pool/Getty Images)Audio From Hulk Hogan’s Racially Fueled RantDeathAndTaxes.com has obtained the unsealed audio recording of the sting operation from the FBI investigation which included Hulk Hogan and his personal attorney David Houston watching part of the sex tape together with “sex tape broker” Keith Davidson. DeathAndTaxes notes the following:As of August 11, 2015, Gawker’s audio copy of the sting operation from the FBI redacted audio o
  
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• WWE Network Subscriber Denied WrestleMania 32 Refund, April Is 20th Anniversary Of The Dudley Boyz

  14-04-2016 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Martyn Nolan/@BeansOnToastUK)WWE Network Subscriber Denied WrestleMania 32 RefundSource: Wrestling Observer NewsletterA WWE fan and WWE Network subscriber wrote WWE after being unable to watch WrestleMania 32 on the WWE Network via Amazon’s Fire TV stick. The WWE responded to the fan’s letter with the following:We apologize for the inconvenience but we do have a no refund that is under the terms and conditions.April Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of The Dudley BoyzSo
  
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• WWE Network Subscriber Denied WrestleMania 32 Refund, April Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of The Dudley Boyz

  14-04-2016 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Martyn Nolan/@BeansOnToastUK)WWE Network Subscriber Denied WrestleMania 32 RefundSource: Wrestling Observer NewsletterA WWE fan and WWE Network subscriber wrote WWE after being unable to watch WrestleMania 32 on the WWE Network via Amazon’s Fire TV stick. The WWE responded to the fan’s letter with the following:We apologize for the inconvenience but we do have a no refund that is under the terms and conditions.April Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of The Dudley BoyzSo
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily is Live at Noon EST feat. Marty DeRosa & Court Bauer

  14-04-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST.It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Marty DeRosa as the co-host.It also features a mid-show appearance from MLW’s Court Bauer.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREETweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily.Related: WZ Daily “I Caught The Pig” T-Shirt Now Available! Only $19.99!Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at N
  
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• Jim Ross Confirms Talks With College Football Player, WWE Registers Shinsuke Nakamura Trademarks

  14-04-2016 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim Ross Confirms Talks With College Football PlayerEarlier this week it was noted that Baylor University tight end Laquan McGowan did an interview with SB Nation where he noted he had interest in persuing a pro wrestling career after his football one came to an end. Laquan is 6’7″ and 410 pounds.Related: College Football Player Talks Possible WWE CareerWWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has now confirmed that he has been in talks with McGowan for months about his potential WWE and NFL
  
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• Natalya & Alicia Fox Attend Be A Star Rally In Dubai (Photos), WWE NXT-AXXESS Matches Not Airing In Order?

  14-04-2016 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesNatalya & Alicia Fox Attend Be A Star Rally In DubaiWWE Superstars Natalya and Alicia Fox spent yesterday at a Be A Star rally in Dubai. It was noted last week that Natalya and Alicia Fox are the first women ever to tour with WWE to Dubai due to the country’s strict laws regarding women. In the photos below you can see Natalya emphasizing “Girl Power” at the rally:#BeAStar in Dubai! Girl Power ALL day long!!! @wwe @Mawakeb_Garhoud pic.twitter.
  
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• Meet The Leader Of DDP’s Red Headband Revolution, American Grit Debuts Tonight, Stephanie’s Latest Midnight Workout Video

  14-04-2016 15:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)Meet The Leader Of DDP’s Red Headband RevolutionDiamond Dallas Page has released a video about Garett Sakahara the leader of his “red headband revolution.” Garett is a former pro bowler and musician who lost over one hundred pounds using DDP Yoga. In the video Garett talks about getting to know DDP and what the origins of the “red headband revolution” are. You can find the video below:American Grit Debuts TonightJohn Cena&rs
  
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• News On Finn Balor’s WWE Future & Plans, Next Week’s NXT Matches, Lilian Garcia

  14-04-2016 06:37
  
  – TITLEFinn Balor spoke with the Poughkeepsie Journal promoting next week’s NXT house show on April 23rd and was asked about joining the main roster.
  “Absolutely,” Balor said. “I came to WWE to be on WrestleMania and to be in a WrestleMania main event. I won’t say I got sidetracked, but I took a different direction to work with NXT and be part of something I consider incredibly special. I stumbled upon this little pot of gold with NXT. It wasn’t the plan
  
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• Backstage News – Original WrestleMania ‘Divas’ Plans + Sasha Banks’ Future

  14-04-2016 06:33
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  According to sources, Sasha Banks’ singles shot at the WWE Women’s Title is being held off until SummerSlam. As it stands, Charlotte is scheduled for a two-month feud with Natalya for the championship and Banks will get her shot at SummerSlam.
  The original plan for WrestleMania was a singles match between Charlotte and Banks, but that was changed to put Becky Lynch in the match for a triple threat.
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• Backstage Update On The Major TNA Financial Issues & Potential Investors

  14-04-2016 06:28
  
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has more details on TNA’s current financial situation. The site reports that new potential investors are “in play” have put money into keep TNA’s TV production work going. They haven’t yet purchased an interest in the company but a deal is being talked about that would involve gaining controlling interest, which TNA doesn’t want to give up. There is a feeling, however, that TNA needs the
  
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• Backstage Report – The League of Nations Splitting Up, NXT Highlight Videos

  14-04-2016 06:16
  
  –The League of Nations are planned for a breakup soon. There isn’t word on their plan for the members of the group, but Wade Barrett’s ejection from the group was said to be the beginning of the end for them. There are rumors that Barrett has requested his release and will be leaving within the next month or two.
  – Here are WWE’s highlight videos from last night’s episode of WWE NXT:
  100% DIRECT LINK (*BRAND NEW* PHOTOS): Maria Menounos In A *HOT* Pink Dress!
  
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• Backstage News – When The NXT Call-Ups Were Planned, Bobby Roode To WWE?

  14-04-2016 06:07
  
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer—The NXT call-ups of Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, The Vaudevillains and Enzo & Big Cass were all planned since February and perhaps earlier. The dates weren’t finalized and a couple had flights booked back to Florida after WrestleMania before the decision was made to bring them up last week.—While Bobby Roode recently denied reports that he had signed a WWE contract, WWE has been telling their talent to deny reports and not tell anyone t
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Tye Dillinger: WWE NXT, April 13, 2016

  14-04-2016 05:43
  
  - The King of Strong Style looks to build on his epic victory over Sami Zayn with another win against “The Perfect 10″ Tye Dillinger.The post Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Tye Dillinger: WWE NXT, April 13, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• No Way Jose debuts next week: WWE NXT, April 13, 2016

  14-04-2016 05:40
  
  - No Way Jose, NXT’s newest superstar, arrives next week.The post No Way Jose debuts next week: WWE NXT, April 13, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Austin Aries vs. Angelo Dawkins: WWE NXT, April 13, 2016

  14-04-2016 05:39
  
  - After a successful debut against Baron Corbin at TakeOver: Dallas, Austin Aries returns to action, taking on Angelo Dawkins.The post Austin Aries vs. Angelo Dawkins: WWE NXT, April 13, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jericho Rips A Fan Sign In Half At SD! (Photo), Demott Fighting Drunk Driving

  14-04-2016 05:06
  
  — Bill DeMott is working with a UCF Police Department officer to combat drunk driving.WESH.com has the report, saying that DeMott has been working with officer Frank Imparato after his daughter Keri died in a drunk driving accident last October. DeMott has been riding with officers who respond to DUIs in order to learn more about the process and will be lobbying for stricter drunk driving laws.— At Tuesday night’s WWE SmackDown TV tapings, Chris Jericho grabbed a sign that a f
  
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