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• Two Global Cruiserweight Series Qualifying Matches Announced – Details

  15-04-2016 23:37
  
  - It was announced that PROGRESS Wrestling in Great Britain will be hosting two WWE Global Cruiserweight Series qualification matches at their April 24th event.
  * Zack Sabre Jr vs. Flash Morgan Webster* Jack Gallagher vs. Pete Dunne
  The Cruiserweight Series is set to begin airing on Wednesday, July 13th at 9pm on the WWE Network and will feature many wrestlers that are not currently signed to WWE/NXT.The post Two Global Cruiserweight Series Qualifying Matches Announced – Details appeared f
  
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• John Cena Praises The Rock: “He’s A Stand-Up Guy”

  15-04-2016 23:31
  
  WWE Superstar John Cena recently spoke with The Wrap to help promote his “American Grit” series that airs on Thursday nights on FOX. Cena commented on The Rock’s success outside of wrestling, here is the following excerpt:
  “Dwayne Johnson never forgets the passionate fans of the WWE, never forgets what the WWE did for him as a human being,” Cena said. “He’s a stand-up guy, and the fact he’s succeeded in so many ventures in life and still always fin
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (04/15): Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler

  15-04-2016 23:27
  
  WWE held a live event on Friday in Dubai, UAE at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, here are the following results below:
  – US Title Match: Kalisto © beat Ryback.
  – Singles Match: Fandango beat Damien Sandow.
  – Handicap Match: Big Show beat Los Matadores.
  – Singles Match: Sami Zayn beat Kevin Owens.
  – Singles Match: R-Truth beats Bo Dallas (w/Heath Slater).
  – Singles Match: AJ Styles beat Ryback.
  – Triple Threat Intercontinental Title Match: The Mi
  
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• Sheamus visits San Siro football stadium in Milan, Italy

  15-04-2016 23:25
  
  - Sheamus accepts an Inter Milan jersey during his visit to San Siro football stadium during WWE Live’s WrestleMania Revenge Tour.The post Sheamus visits San Siro football stadium in Milan, Italy appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• King of Cuteville’s European Voyage: Shootin’ the Breeze, Ep. #10

  15-04-2016 23:25
  
  - Tyler Breeze travels to Italy for the Wrestlemania Revenge Tour, visits the Lamborghini Museum, and chats with Dr. Phil.The post King of Cuteville’s European Voyage: Shootin’ the Breeze, Ep. #10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Prince Pretty Picks a Pretty Sweet Ride

  15-04-2016 23:24
  
  - En route to the WrestleMania Revenge Tour’s next stop in Italy, Tyler Breeze drops by the Lamborghini Museum in Modena and chooses the model he deems “selfie-worthy” of him.The post Prince Pretty Picks a Pretty Sweet Ride appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ryback leads a WWE Workout Experience in Dubai

  15-04-2016 23:23
  
  - Dubai’s TK MMA & Fitness hosts a WWE Workout Experience with Ryback, powered by Tapout.The post Ryback leads a WWE Workout Experience in Dubai appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Rosa gets ready to depart for the hospital to have her baby: Total Divas Preview, April 19, 2016

  15-04-2016 23:22
  
  - Rosa and Bobby finish packing before heading to the hospital for baby Jordan’s birth on the Season 5 Finale of “Total Divas.”The post Rosa gets ready to depart for the hospital to have her baby: Total Divas Preview, April 19, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Nikki Bella tells the “Total Divas” to make a wish in Paris: Total Divas Preview, April 19, 2016

  15-04-2016 23:21
  
  - The “Total Divas” wish upon Paris’ Eiffel Tower on the Season 5 Finale.The post Nikki Bella tells the “Total Divas” to make a wish in Paris: Total Divas Preview, April 19, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Behind The Scenes of Seth Rollins’ Workout

  15-04-2016 23:21
  
  - Get a glimpse into Seth Rollins’ intense training routine.The post Behind The Scenes of Seth Rollins’ Workout appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Wrestling | En Espanol: 14 de Abril

  15-04-2016 23:19
  
  - Shane McMahon hiso una lucha muy grande en Raw esta semana. ¡Que pasara cuando Roman Reigns y Bray Wyatt enfrentan a Alberto Del Rio y Sheamus!The post WWE Wrestling | En Espanol: 14 de Abril appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, April 14, 2016

  15-04-2016 23:19
  
  Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, April 14, 2016The post Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, April 14, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Enzo and Big Cass have their eyes on WWE’s tag team prize: SmackDown Fallout, April 14, 2016

  15-04-2016 23:18
  
  Enzo and Big Cass have their eyes on WWE’s tag team prize: SmackDown Fallout, April 14, 2016The post Enzo and Big Cass have their eyes on WWE’s tag team prize: SmackDown Fallout, April 14, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho: SmackDown, April 14, 2016

  15-04-2016 23:17
  
  Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho: SmackDown, April 14, 2016The post Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho: SmackDown, April 14, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Goldust and Fandango vs. The Vaudevillains – WWE Tag Team Title Tournament: SmackDown, Apr 14, 2016

  15-04-2016 23:17
  
  Goldust and Fandango vs. The Vaudevillains – WWE Tag Team Title Tournament: SmackDown, Apr 14, 2016The post Goldust and Fandango vs. The Vaudevillains – WWE Tag Team Title Tournament: SmackDown, Apr 14, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• AJ Styles vs. Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, April 14, 2016

  15-04-2016 23:16
  
  AJ Styles vs. Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, April 14, 2016The post AJ Styles vs. Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, April 14, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jim Duggan Explains a Match Turned Shoot Fight Against Doink the Clown, Comedy Site Rips WWE Humor, New Tyler Breeze Episode

  15-04-2016 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo Credit: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)Comedy Site Rips WWE HumorThe Interrobang has published a new article titled “Wrestling With Comedy: How the WWE Brought Them Together, and Ruined Both.”The article cites several infamous WWE angles, including Vince McMahon using the N-word on TV, Mae Young giving birth to a hand and more. Below is an excerpt:Comedy is a natural part of life, and a huge part of how people connect with one another. A wrestler’s job is to con
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Report (04/14) – Chris Jericho vs. Sami Zayn, Alberto Del Rio vs. AJ Styles

  15-04-2016 22:37
  
  We are in San Diego, California and your announcer are Mauro Ranallo, Jerry Lawler, and Byron Saxton.
  Maryse is in the ring and it is set up for MizTV.She welcomes everyone in French before she tell everyone to get on their feet and welcome your Intercontinental Champion, The Miz.
  Miz welcomes everyone to MizTV.He says behind every champion, there is a great woman.He wants everyone to get out of their seats to welcome his guest, the only person who can be called his wife . . . Maryse.
  Maryse is
  
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• A Behind-The-Scenes Look At ‘Nine Legends’ + Two WWE Total Divas Bonus Clips

  15-04-2016 22:32
  
  – A new behind-the-scenes clip has been released for the film Nine Legends, showing the audio mixing process. The documentary stars Bill Goldberg, Bret Hart, Mike Tyson, Chris Jericho, Lita, Randy Couture, Rob Van Dam, Ted Dibiase and Dynamite Kid.– Here are some bonus clips from Tuesday’s episode of Total Divas…
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• Kane Talks His “Countdown” Character, Ziggler Taking a Beanbag Shot to the Groin, Says He Wants to Do a Comedy with Daniel Bryan

  15-04-2016 22:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)WWE star Kane recently spoke with Joshua Caudill of CraveOnline.com to promote his new WWE Studios movie “Countdown”, and below are some interview highlights:CraveOnline: What can you tell us about your character in Countdown?Kane: It’s Lieutenant Stanley Cronin. He’s a police detective looking forward to retirement at this point in his career. I think he’s a little jaded because he’s been around a long time but I
  
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• WWE Announces Triple H and Shane McMahon Will Appear at Upcoming WWE European Tour Events

  15-04-2016 22:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE has announced that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon will be appearing in front of the live crowd during WWE’s current tour of Europe.Triple H is set to appear in Newcastle on April 20th, Brussels on April 21st, Paris on April 22nd, and Malaga, Spain on April 23rd.Shane McMahon will make a special appearance at the April 19th London Smackdown taping. The Undertaker is also scheduled to appear at the 4/19 Smackdown tapings.The post WWE Announces Triple H and Shane
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (4/15): Dubai Night 2; Triple Threat IC Title Match, Zayn vs Owens, Styles vs Ryback, Natalya Cuts a Promo, More

  15-04-2016 21:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE Live Event Results
  4/15/16
  Dubai, UAE
  Results Courtesy of TheNational.aeWWE superstar Natalya comes out to start the show, thanks the crowd for attending and talks briefly about her and Alicia Fox being the first female WWE superstars to visit the UAE for a live event. Graham Caygill reports from the venue.Kalisto retains United States title against Alberto Del Rio by pinfallBig pop for Kalisto and lots of Lucha Dragons chants for the United States champion. A fast-
  
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• WWE Confirms Date and Location of the Next NXT Takeover Special, Announces NXT TV Tapings in May and June, Ticket Information

  15-04-2016 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has Tweeted the following, announcing ticket on-sale information for the next set of NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University, live events, and the next Takeover special.The Takeover special will be taking place on June 8th at Full Sail University, and TV tapings will take place on May 19th and June, 9th, the night after Takeover:Tix to see @WWENXT at @FullSail go on sale THIS MON., 4/18 @ 10am ET! https://t.co/FlVV2giPqQ
  NXT TV Taping: 5/19, 6/9
  NXT Live Special: 6/8— WWE NXT (@WWENXT)
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (4/14): Florence, Italy; Reigns vs Sheamus, Cesaro In-Action, New Day vs The Wyatt Family and More

  15-04-2016 21:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)WWE Live Event Results
  4/14/16
  Florence, Italy
  Results Courtesy of IWNerd.comCesaro defeated Stardust via the Sharpshooter.Sin Cara defeated Tyler Breeze via Senton.Jack Swagger defeated Tyler Breeze via Patriot Lock after he asked for another opponent.The New Day defeated Erik Rowan and Braun Strowman to defend their WWE Tag Team Championships.Charlotte defeated Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks. Charlotte won via her feet on the ropes, pinning Becky Ly
  
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• VIDEOS: WWE SmackDown Highlights + ‘Fallout’ Videos + Triple H/NHL Theme

  15-04-2016 20:36
  
  – Here are the highlight videos from last night’s WWE SmackDown broadcast:
  – Here is this week’s Smackdown Fallout video featuring Enzo and Big Cass talking about advancing in the WWE Tag Team Title #1 Contender’s tournament:– The Florida Panthers used Triple H’s entrance theme to open up last night’s NHL Stanley Cup playoff game against the New York Islanders:
  The @FlaPanthers started the game to @myMotorhead @TripleH theme. #StanleyCupPlayoffs #W
  
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• 4/15 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Rumored WWE Payback Card, UFC’s First NY Show Announced, Bray Wyatt Injury Update, Tons Of Fan Calls, More

  15-04-2016 20:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQK’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREEEvery Friday is “Fun Friday” where fans from around the world call in to chat with Nick & Kevin.Some of the topics discussed include:The rumored card for WWE PaybackUFC’s first event in NY announcedThe latest updates on Bray Wyatt’s injuryWho could be joining The Bullet Club
  
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• Vampiro Lashes Out at Critics of Lucha Underground in New Profanity Riddled Facebook Blog

  15-04-2016 19:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Vampiro recently posted a new blog on his official Facebook page and took aim at critics of Lucha Underground, and people who are negative about the product.You can check out the blog below, and be warned it does contain profanity and is intended for mature audiences only:Quick note to all the haters and dirt sheets who think you are in the know about @LuchaElRey , you jealous motherf***ers never got it when you had your shots, that’s why your not here ! And that burns you, so, y
  
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• WWE Announces Global Cruiserweight Series Qualifying Matches for EVOLVE and PROGRESS Wrestling

  15-04-2016 19:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWN LiveWWE has announced the following:PROGRESS Wrestling’s Global Cruiserweight Series qualifying matches announcedThe worldwide race to earn a spot in the WWE Global Cruiserweight Series is heating up, as U.K. independent promotion PROGRESS Wrestling has announced the participants in the qualifying matches they’re playing host to ahead of this summer’s tournament.On Sunday, April 24 in Camden Town, London, PROGRESS will present two matches with the incredible o
  
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• Ex-NFL Star Reveals Why He Signed With WWE, Talks Vikings Fans, & More

  15-04-2016 18:56
  
  Babatunde-Aiyegbusi-Joins-WWE/9f1b0ad5-3dbf-491b-b782-78ccef8fb19e” target=”_blank”>Babatunde Aiyegbusi spoke with Vikings.com about signing with WWE this week. Some excerpts are below:
  On his decision to become a wrestler: “I’ve always watched wrestling – I just decided, why not give it a shot? Everybody here just wants to put smiles on people’s faces, and that’s my main goal. I feel good about being here, and I’m grateful to the WWE for
  
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• ‘Moose’ Discusses Choosing Wrestling Over Football, Recent Match With Okada, More

  15-04-2016 18:48
  
  ROH’s Moose spoke with Yahoo! Sports for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On his decision to leave football: “The first person I told that I was retiring from the NFL to become a pro wrestler was my ex-wife and her reaction was that she hated it and that I was being selfish for retiring at a young age. One of the biggest reasons why we split up was because I was leaving all this money on the table for something that was just a maybe.”
  On his recent match with Ok ada:
  
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• How Was Viewership for the Series Premiere of “American Grit” Hosted by John Cena?

  15-04-2016 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)According to PWInsider.com, “American Grit”, FOX’s new reality series hosted by John Cena, took in 2.433 million viewers for its premiere last night.Despite a big marketing campaign and media tour by Cena, the premiere episode was the least-viewed network show in the 9pm time slot across all the major networks last night.“Bones” was the lead-in show for “American Grit”, and it averaged 4,357,000 viewers. Wiza
  
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• Complete Details on This Weekend’s WWE Live Events in Dubai and Europe, Next Week’s TV Tapings in the UK, WZ Seeking Live Reports and More

  15-04-2016 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE will be holding live events tonight and tomorrow night in Dubai, and will be simultaneously running events in Europe. The crews then head to London for Monday and Tuesday night’s Raw and Smackdown TV tapings.Below is the full weekend schedule for WWE, including special workout experiences and talent panels.If you are attending any of the events this weekend and would like to submit a live report please email us at [email protected]!WWE tonight in Dubai:10 AM- Workout Experience wi
  
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• The Cover Art For Roddy Piper’s New Book, Classic WWE Title Belts (Photo), CM Punk News

  15-04-2016 18:43
  
  – Roddy Piper’s wife Kitty posted the following to Piper’s Twitter account, showing off the cover art for the upcoming book that his children are working on…‬
  Coming in October 2016. ~Kitty pic.twitter.com/iLv0J32rlZ
  — Rowdy Roddy Piper (@R_Roddy_Piper) April 14, 2016
  – WWE posted a new gallery of several stars posing with classic WWE Championship belts. You can check those out by clicking the link in the Twitter post below…
  Current Superstars. C
  
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• John Cena Praises The Rock For Continuing to Return to WWE, More on WWE’s New Tapout Dress Code, Smackdown Twitter Info

  15-04-2016 18:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)More on WWE’s New Tapout Dress CodeAs noted, now that WWE is working with Tapout, the new dress code in the company is business casual or talents can wear Tapout athletic apparel.According to The Wrestling Observer, prior to WWE landing the deal with Tapout, the dress code was always business casual, so the new code will likely benefit wrestlers much more than the old code as the option to wear athletic clothing while traveling will be a lot more co
  
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• Justin Credible On The Passing of Balls Mahoney, Rumors He Came Out of Retirement At An Indy Show, NXT Looking Rehearsed, WWE’s Direction

  15-04-2016 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is dedicated to the memory of ECW Original, Balls Mahoney. John and Chad are joined by their long time friend PJ Polaco AKA Justin Credible to discuss many topics in a follow up to last Summer’s appearance including his retirement from the ring, current WWE happening and of course his run in ECW as World Champion and some of the greatest moments of a truly incredible career.Below are some interview highlights, H/T to John & C
  
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• Triple H Announces WWE NXT Sellout, Recent WWE Attendance Figures, Behind-the-Scenes of Seth Rollins Tapout Shoot (Video)

  15-04-2016 18:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesTriple H Announces WWE NXT SelloutTriple H has announced that the Plymouth stop on the upcoming UK WWE NXT tour has sold out:It’s official…#NXTPlymouth is #SoldOut. Don’t miss your chance to see #NXTUKTour in June. https://t.co/pcQU3cALRh pic.twitter.com/B7qT70qCIU— Triple H (@TripleH) April 15, 2016Behind-the-Scenes of Seth Rollins Tapout ShootWWE has released the following behind-the-scenes look at Seth Rollins’ new Tapout shoot:“F
  
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• Reaction To How Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson Appeared On RAW, Possible Future Plans For Them

  15-04-2016 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgThis first segment of Chair Shot Reality this weekend looks at how Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson made their first RAW appearance together. Plus, the possible future plans or scenarios. Here’s some highlights of the conversation:Josh Isenberg:It was the right time. It didn’t have to be the night after WrestleMania cause so much was already going on. You have The Uso’s who are getting soured on by some of the crowd so introduce new blood in Gallows a
  
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• Jim Duggan On Brock Lesnar Being “Reckless” in the Ring, Photos of WWE Stars Scanned for 2k17, Titus O’Neil Appearing on TV Tonight

  15-04-2016 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)Titus O’Neil Appearing on TV TonightAs a reminder, WWE star Titus O’Neil will be appearing on tonight’s new episode of Animal Planet’s “Tanked”. O’Neil will be showing off his new Florida Gators themed aquarium:Jim Duggan On Brock Lesnar Being “Reckless” in the RingThe following video has been released, featuring Jim Duggan commenting the perception that Brock Lesnar and other of today’s top WWE stars
  
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• Top 10 Smackdown Moments (Video), John Cena Thanks Fans For Watching American Grit, Austin Aries Birthday

  15-04-2016 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top 10 Smackdown MomentsWWE has released their latest Top 10 Smackdown Moments video. You can find it in the embedded video player above.John Cena Thanks Fans For Watching American GritWWE Superstar John Cena has tweeted the following thanking fans for tuning in to the debut episode of American Grit last night on FOX:Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the show. The challenge continues for the remaining competitors next week on @AmericanGritFox— John Cena (@JohnCena) April 15, 2016Austin
  
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• Josh Mathews Previews The Hardy Boyz “I Quit” Match, ROH Death Before Dishonor Tickets On-Sale

  15-04-2016 16:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Josh Mathews Previews The Hardy Boyz “I Quit” MatchImpact Wrestling has released the above video featuring Josh Mathews previewing the upcoming “I Quit Match” pitting The Hardy Boyz against each other. Below is the full preview provided by Impact:Ringside Announcer Josh Mathews is back with this weeks IMPACT Preview for 4/19/16 and it is going to be epic. The stakes have never been higher as ‘The Iconic’ Matt Hardy faces his brother, ‘The Charismatic Eni
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Kevin Kellam & Your Calls!; Call-In To 646-716-5344

  15-04-2016 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.Today’s show is a call-in show and you are welcome to call in at 646-716-5344Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREEListen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or in the embedded live audio player below. Tweet questions and comments for the show using
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown “Relying on The Youth”

  15-04-2016 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Miz, Zack Ryder and Baron CorbinThe Miz introduces Zack Ryder as his guest on Miz TV. The Miz runs down Ryder and basically says that his win at WrestleMania was a fluke. Ryder makes fun of Miz wearing more makeup than his wife. Ryder says he will get his Intercontinental Championship back and wants a match with him tonight. Instead, The Miz introduces his opponent for tonight. Baron Corbin makes his way to the ring. Corbin controls most of the match until Ryder is able to hit a neck breaker
  
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• Mick Foley Clarifies His Son’s Comments About Triple H, New Edge & Christian Show This Monday Night

  15-04-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)Mick Foley Clarifies His Son’s Comments About Triple HWWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley’s son Mickey recently implied on a live stream that Triple H does not like him. Below is Mick’s response dispelling any kind of ill will:New Edge & Christian Show This Monday NightThe WWE Network will be airing a new episode of The Edge & Christian Show this Monday night following RAW. Below is the preview for the episode:It’s time to charge up your
  
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• Now Is Greatest Chance For WWE To Have Japanese Performers As Their Top Stars

  15-04-2016 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesMy Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review looks at now being the greatest chance in WWE for Japanese performers to be their top stars. Here’s an excerpt:When it comes to Japanese characters and performers success with WWE, times are changing.Shinsuke Nakamura delivered a debut at NXT Takeover in Dallas that was as perfectly executed as you could write it. The anticipation was there. The entrance was there. The charisma was everywhere. The in-ring action i
  
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• Update On Balls Mahoney Memorial Services & GoFundMe Campaign, Elijah Burke Reflects

  15-04-2016 06:35
  
  – Memorial services for John Rechner (Balls Mahoney) will take place on April 30th from 2-6 PM at O’Brien’s Funeral Home in Wall, New Jersey.
  – The family of Jon “Balls Mahoney” Rechner have launched a GoFundMe campaign for him. They are hoping to raise $25,000 to pay for his funeral and help both his widow Gayle and his son Christopher. He passed away on Tuesday, a day after his 44th birthday. The fundraising campaign was started by his cousin Jenna.
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• Jim Ross Blogs – TNA’s Latest Issues, Gallows/Anderson/WWE, New WWE Talents

  15-04-2016 05:41
  
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, here are the highlights…
  On WWE establishing new talents: “Seeing a different grouping of talents in the money segments that include the opening, at the top of each hour and the close of the show, indicates to me thatWWE is looking at getting new talents more established at the top of their cards. Smart strategy as one can never plan for injuries and today’s style often times leads to more medical issues than, seemingly, in the past.&rdquo
  
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• Jim Ross Q&A – Shane Returning After WM32 Loss, The Brand Split, Zayn/Styles

  15-04-2016 05:33
  
  Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of his website, here are some highlights…
  On Shane running RAW after losing to The Undertaker: “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.”
  Thought on Zami Zayn and rumors AJ Styles is working stiff: “Zayn is
  
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• John Cena Discusses Expanding His Career, Reaching Different Audiences & More

  15-04-2016 05:20
  
  John Cena spoke withZap2It andEW to promote tonight’s premiere of American Grit. Some highlights are below:
  On trying to reach a different audience outside WWE: “Yeah. You’re always trying to reach as many eyes as you can, especially when you have a product that you feel is entertaining. When folks see this, though, they will focus on the “cadre” [the military-veteran mentors] and the competitors.”
  On whether there’s a consistent challenge he struggles t
  
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• Backstage News – Moose’s ROH Contract Expiring, King Cuerno Contract Issues?

  15-04-2016 05:12
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  – King Cuerno is reportedly trying to get out of his AAA/Lucha Underground contract but hasn’t been able to since he doesn’t have much leverage. He has a seven-season Lucha Underground contract and recently returned to AAA last week.
  – Moose’s ROH contract will expire on June 19. While he was offered a spot on Tough Enough last year, it’s unknown if there were any talks with WWE beyond that.
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• Lucha Underground News – This Week’s Rating + PWG Star Signs With The Company

  15-04-2016 05:07
  
  – The rating for Lucha Underground held steady from last week while the viewership edged down. Wednesday’s episode scored 139,000 viewers and a 0.04 18 – 49 demographic rating, down 11% and steady with last week’s 156,000 and 0.04. The viewership was the lowest since the March 16th brought in 100,000 viewers.
  The show didn’t rank within the top 150 cable originals for the night.
  – Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that PWG star Kevin Martenson, previously known as J
  
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