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• More Backstage Details on the WWE Suspensions of Adam Rose and Konnor, When Had They Last Been Suspended?

  17-04-2016 23:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE stars Adam Rose and Konnor were suspended 60 days earlier this week for their second violations of the WWE Wellness Policy.According to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com, the first suspensions of the two talents were not made pubic, which is why many were surprised to learn that their recent suspensions were for their second Wellness Policy violations.Konnor’s first suspension took place back in 2006, a year before WWE announced that all violations of the Talent Wellness Program
  
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• VIDEO: Sheamus Calls Out Soccer Star, Calls Wade Barrett ‘Soft’

  17-04-2016 22:47
  
  Sheamus appeared on Soccer AM and called out Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney. You may recall that Rooney was in an angle last year when he slapped Wade Barrett during an episode of RAW in London last November.
  “You may be good at Manchester United, you may be good in front of goal, but you have got no chance in the WWE ring,” Sheamus said, adding, “Don’t worry about King Barrett, he is a little soft. If you want someone hard and a real fight, take on the Celtic War
  
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• Reaction to Charlotte vs Natalya For Women’s Title, Bayley Not Called Up & Women’s MITB Match

  17-04-2016 22:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This video is all about the WWE Women’s division with Justin LaBar and Ronnell Hunt starting the conversation off, then tossing to Josh Isenberg and Brian Gulish. Here’s some highlights of the conversation on Charlotte vs Natalya and the status of Bayley:Ronnell Hunt:I love it. I love what they’re doing. I strongly feel with them that they both are trying to live up to the family name. Love, love, love.Justin LaBar:Charlotte, she is talented. There’s just something with h
  
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• VIDEO: House Of Hardcore Pays Tribute To Balls Mahoney

  17-04-2016 21:01
  
  Here is video from last night’s House of Hardcore event in Philadelphia, with Tommy Dreamer and the whole HoH roster paying tribute to the late Balls Mahoney. Mahoney passed away last week at the age of forty-four:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): New Jack & Sunny Take A Picture! **WHOA**!!
  The post VIDEO: House Of Hardcore Pays Tribute To Balls Mahoney appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Update – The Undertaker Pulled From The Entire WWE European Tour

  17-04-2016 20:26
  
  The Undertaker has been pulled from the remainder of his dates on the European tour. WWE announced yesterday that “The Dead Man” will not appear at the remaining two dates he was scheduled for. The Undertaker was originally scheduled for multiple dates and then cut down to two last week.
  In related news, Eva Marie and Lana have arrived in Europe and will be working the remainder of the tour.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Chris Benoit’s Son Training For Wrestling?! THEY LOOK IDENTI
  
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• Bret Hart On Cesaro’s Sharpshooter, “I’m Glad That Cesaro Keeps Respect For Those Kind Of Holds”; Does He Like Cesaro’s Neutralizer?, More

  17-04-2016 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio proudly presents the latest episode of The Sharpshooter Show w/ Bret “The Hitman” Hart. A new episodes are released every Tuesday!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 the episode transcribed below.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes  
  On Cesaro’s execution of the Sharpshooter on this past week’s episode of RAW:BH: I thi
  
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• Sheamus Calls Out Soccer Star, Says He Has No Chance in a WWE Ring, Also Calls King Barrett “Soft” (Video)

  17-04-2016 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)Sheamus Calls Out RooneySheamus was a guest on Soccer AM over in England. During the show Sheamus called out soccer star Wayne Rooney. Rooney appeared on Raw when the show was in London. The soccer star slapped King Barrett in the face. Sheamus said that Rooney doesn’t need to worry about Barrett because he is “soft.” You can see videos of Sheamus on the show below: Here’s @WWESheamus powering the ball past Manuel Neuer in the Soccer AM
  
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• VIDEOS: Eva Marie Talks Total Divas + Sheamus/Sasha Banks Meet Soccer Team

  17-04-2016 19:10
  
  – WWE posted the following video Sheamus and Sasha Banks meeting members of the Italian soccer team Internazionale from earlier this week:– Eva Marie appeared on Hollywood Today Live last week and talked about Total Divas and more. She named The Rock as a dream opponent:
  #AllRedEverything came to @OfficialHTL yesterday as @natalieevamarie sat down with @helloross and @kristenbrockman! https://t.co/TyzRr1FIv4
  — WWE (@WWE) April 15, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): UFC’s Bri
  
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• The Top 10 Wrestlers In The History Of TNA Wrestling

  17-04-2016 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ever since the beginning of TNA Wrestling (or Impact Wrestling as of January 2016) in 2002, it’s considered by many as an alternative view on what wrestling should be, to WWE. Though it still may lack in many areas, TNA has had some remarkable characters step into its six-sided ring and bring the house down with their performance.From the beginning of TNA, up until May 2007, TNA used the NWA World Heavyweight Championship as their primary championship. After the epic three-way match with t
  
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• Update – Triple H & Stephanie McMahon Added To WWE’s European Tour

  17-04-2016 18:52
  
  UPDATE: WWE has announced that Triple H’s opponent during his European tour dates that were announced today will be Dean Ambrose.
  ORIGINAL: WWE has announced appearances by Triple H and Shane McMahon on the current WWE European tour. The company announced that Triple H will appear at the tour stops in Newcastle (April 20th), Brussels (April 21st), Paris (April 22nd) and Malaga, Spain (April 23rd).
  Meanwhile, Shane McMahon will appear at the April 19th SmackDown taping in London. It is not
  
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• Eli Drake On Working For TNA: ‘It’s Like A Dream!’, Talks Locker-Room, & More

  17-04-2016 18:32
  
  Ring Rust Radio recently interviewed TNA’s Eli Drake. Below are some highlights.
  On if he received any advice when he filmed Hero with The Rock: “That was just an awesome and crazy experience. I didn’t necessarily get anything directly as far as career pointers or anything like that, but we had very good chemistry back and forth, on and off camera. We would kind of shoot jabs at each other, like he asked if I ever got to the finale what I would do, and he hit me with the &ldquo
  
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• Which WWE Superstar Got the Biggest Cheers in Dubai?, Canvas 2 Canvas: Nick Bockwinkel Hits the Canvas (Video)

  17-04-2016 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sami Zayn Crowd Favorite in DubaiIn an article by 7days.ae, Sami Zayn apparently got the biggest cheers during WWE’s run in Dubai. The crowd really got behind Zayn when he cut a promo in Arabic. You can read the entire article here.Canvas 2 CanvasWWE has released the following Canvas 2 Canvas video featuring WWE Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel. You can watch the video below:The post Which WWE Superstar Got the Biggest Cheers in Dubai?, Canvas 2 Canvas: Nick Bockwinkel Hits the Canvas (Video)
  
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• Bill Eadie Discusses Being Approached To Play Demolition Ax, & Lots More

  17-04-2016 18:21
  
  In an interview with the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast, Bill Eadie spoke about returning to the WWF in 1986 and being offered the Demolition Ax character. Here are highlights:
  On the original plan for his return to the WWF in 1986: “Originally when I went back up to the WWF and I wasn’t real keen on it but Andre (The Giant) had asked me to do it and if you remember just before we did the Demolition we did the Strong Machines. Andre was getting ready to make the movie The Pr
  
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• Jim Cornette on Which WWE Superstar He Would Like to Manage, WWE Fury: 14 Daredevil Moves Off the Top of Steel Cages (Video)

  17-04-2016 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim CornetteJim Cornette was a recent guest on the Ross Report. Among the topics discussed were tag teams that he would like to manage and superstars. Cornette named Dolph Ziggler as someone he would like to manage. You can see the comment on Ziggler below:“As a single, one of my favorite guys, I just like to watch him. If I watch WWE, chances are it’s because Dolph Ziggler’s involved because we had him in OVW. I knew he was a good athlete, [but] I never dreamed he was going to
  
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• NXT Live Event Results Fort Pierce, Florida (4/16): Aliyah vs Asuka, Nakamura Comedy Bit, Dillinger vs Moss Steals an Otherwise Disappointing Show

  17-04-2016 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider
  WWE NXT 4/16
  April 16th, 2016
  Fort Pierce, FloridaMEET AND GREET was Adrian Reese, Bronson Matthews and Mojo Rawley
  No Way Jose  defeated Josh Brooks – An OK opening match but nothing spectacular.  Fans were into Jose for the most part.Nia Jax and Mandy Rose defeated Adrian Reese and Liv Morgan- This was what is was.  Other than Nia Jax this was nothing spectacular.  Mandy Rose made her Ft Pierce in ring debut and had some decent moments and the best
  
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• ECW Legends Pay Tribute to Balls Mahoney at the House of Hardcore Event in Philly, Nikki Bella Emotional About Her In-Ring Future (Videos)

  17-04-2016 07:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  ECW Legends Pay Tribute to Balls MahoneyECW legends paid tribute to the late Balls Mahoney at House of Hardcore 13 in Philadelphia. ProWrestlingSheet.com compiled fan videos that captured the tribute. ECW original and House of Hardcore founder Tommy Dreamer lead the crowd in a sing along to Balls’ theme song. You can check out the video here.Nikki Bella Emotional About Her In-Ring FutureWWE has released another preview video for the season finale of Total Divas, during which Nikki Bel
  
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• House of Hardcore 13 Philly Results: RVD vs Rhino, Ricky Steamboat, Sandman Appears, Billy Gunn In-Action, Tommy Dreamer & More

  17-04-2016 07:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgSource: PWInsider.comHOH 13 opened with the entire roster coming down to ringside as well as a number of talents entering the ring, including Shane Douglas (who was here for the convention earlier), Tommy Dreamer, Rob Van Dam and more.  Dreamer gave a speech about Balls Mahoney’s passing and led the crowd in singing “Big Balls” in his honor.The show officially opened with So Cal Val coming out to introduce a special guest, Ricky Steamboat. &
  
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• WWE Live Event Results (4/16): Birmingham, UK; Reigns vs Sheamus, Tyler Breeze Wrestles Twice, Ric Flair Assists in Womens Match & More

  17-04-2016 07:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)Source: PWInsider.comWWE Live Event Results
  4/16/16
  Birmingham, EnglandCesaro beat Stardust.Sin Cara beat Tyler Breeze. Breeze did the “I am not leaving until I get another opponent” gimmick.Jack Swagger beat Tyler Breeze.The New Day beat Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman.Kane beat Rusev.With help from Ric Flair, Charlotte beat Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch to retain the Women’s Title.The Usos beat The Dudley Boyz.Roman Reigns beat She
  
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• Scott Hall Reacts To Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson In WWE, Cody Hall, More

  17-04-2016 05:22
  
  In an interview with Title Match Wrestling, Scott Hall spoke about the recent RAW debut of Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. Here are highlights:
  On Anderson and Gallows in WWE: “I’m happy for Anderson and Gallows. Anderson is kind of like Arn, the mannerisms in the ring. Gallows was Festus before, and he did that pretty cool. He’s talented, I like him. Anybody who shows love for my kid, I got love for. Cody told me that a lot of time sponsors take them out and he holds court, he
  
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• The Young Bucks Respond To Critics Who Blast Their Working Style, & More

  17-04-2016 05:04
  
  In an interview with Busted Open Radio, Nick and Matt Jackson, The Young Bucks, spoke about those who criticize their style from the “old guard” of wrestling. Here are highlights:
  Nick Jackson on their older critics: “We plain out just say, ‘You’re outdated’. This is what’s hot, this is what’s new, and you’ve just got to move on. Things from back then don’t necessarily work as good now. Some of the stuff is outdated, like I said. I thin
  
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• Backstage House Of Hardcore News – Visitors, Attendance, Balls Tribute, More

  17-04-2016 04:53
  
  Partial Source: Pwinsider.com
  – House of Hardcore’s event on Friday night in Queens, New York drew a reported attendance in the range of 750-850 people. The attendance was reportedly higher than the last House of Hardcore event at the ELMCOR Center.
  – Beulah McGillicutty was at the event, and she came to the ring for the tribute to Balls Mahoney at the start of the show.
  – Former WWE performer Nicole Bass and Fred the Elephant Boy were backstage visiting. Harry Slash, who
  
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• Ryback Openly Frustrated Over His Current WWE Status, Talks Frustrations, More

  17-04-2016 04:47
  
  Ryback recently spoke with Dubai radio personality Myles, here are the highlights…
  Was He Happy Being on The WrestleMania 2 Pre-Show?: ”To be quite honest, absolutely not. The last 3 WrestleManias have not been great. I’m not going to go into a lot of detail on that but it would’ve been nice to have been on the show where both of us belong. The US Title definitely belongs on there. Hopefully next year, if there is a next year, that it will be a better experience.”
  
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• Ryback Vents Frustration with WrestleMania Booking and His Match Spot, Says He Might “Find Another World” in Which to Work (Video)

  17-04-2016 04:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesRyback FrustratedRyback was featured in an interview with Myles, a Dubai radio personality, and Ryback vents his frustrations on his booking. When asked if he enjoyed his WrestleMania experience Ryback said he did not and thought that the US Title match should have been on the actual show. Ryback stated that he strives to be in the main event and if his hard work continues to not pay off he will “find another world where that does pay off.” You can watch the
  
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• Photo: Roman Reigns Grants a Wish, Stephanie McMahon Midnight Workout (Video)

  17-04-2016 02:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: (Kris Connor/Getty Images)Roman Reigns Grants a WishWWE has posted the following photo of Roman Reigns granting a wish at the WWE live event in Birmingham, England. You can see the post below: Prior to #WWEBirmingham, @WWERomanReigns meets with some fans and fulfills a @MakeAWish pic.twitter.com/eoWwqXX2jl— WWE (@WWE) April 16, 2016Stephanie McMahon WorkoutStephanie McMahon posted a video on her Instagram account of her midnight workout. In the post she states that
  
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• Bray Wyatt Sent Home From WWE’s European Tour – Details Inside

  17-04-2016 02:16
  
  As previously reported, WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt was removed from WWE’s house show in Italy last week after suffering a calf injury. He was replaced by Sheamus at WWE’s house show in Florence against Roman Reigns. In an update on the injury, Wyatt was sent home from WWE’s tour in Europe. However, it’s still not clear how severe the calf injury is.
  WWE confirmed Wyatt’s injury earlier this week, but they did not indicate how serious the injury is and how much time he
  
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• Jim Ross: ‘Taker Being Pulled From WWE’s UK Tour Is Troubling’, & More

  17-04-2016 02:04
  
  Jim Ross has updated the blog section on his official website, offering his thoughts on Owens vs Cesaro from RAW, The Undertaker getting pulled from WWE’s European tour and more. Here are highlights:
  On the New Day’s face turn: “New Day have become ‘faces which comes as no surprise. No creative entity can make talents who the fans laugh with, marketable, pro wrestling villains IMO. This trio is simply to campy and entertaining to be ‘bad guys.’”
  On Cesar
  
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• Top 10 WWE Smackdown Episodes of All Time

  17-04-2016 02:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  For more than 15 years, Smackdown was the best of WWE. Compared to Monday Night Raw, the storylines were more intriguing, wrestling was better, characters and their motives much more defined, while Raw was mostly about lengthy promos and soap opera-style chapters.Over the course of 800 episodes, Smackdown brought fans legendary moments like Torrie Wilson thrilling everyone with her beauty, Cenation being born, The Undertaker returning to dominance, Edge and Guerrero starting No Disqualification
  
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• WWE Signs Nikola ‘Dozer’ Bogojevic – Details

  17-04-2016 01:19
  
  Nikola “Dozer” Bogojevic has announced on Twitter that he’s signed with WWE Developmental. You can check out his tweet on the announcement below.
  Bogojevic is a Greco-Roman wrestler who competed at the the Junior Pan-American Games in 2011, winning the national title. In 2014, he won the bronze medal at the Pan-American Games. In pro wrestling, he trained at the Mercury pro Wrestling Academy in Arvada, Colorado. He later debuted in NRW Pro Wrestler as Dozer.
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• WWE Issues Official Statement On Adam Rose & Konnor’s Suspensions

  17-04-2016 00:15
  
  WWE has announced that Superstars Adam Rose (Raymond Leppan) and Konnor (Ryan Parmeter) were both suspended due to violations for the the company’s wellness policy. Both men were each suspended 60 days for a second violation. Here’s WWE’s full announcement:
  “In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Raymond Leppan (Adam Rose) and Ryan Parmeter (Konnor) each for 60 days effective immediately for a second violation of the company’s policy.&rdqu
  
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