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• Steve Austin Reveals He Was Injured Heading into WrestleMania 32, JBL Hosting New WWE DVD, Backstage Footage of New Day on WWE Tour

  18-04-2016 23:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)JBL Hosting New WWE DVDAccording to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com, JBL will be hosting WWE’s “The United States Championship: A Legacy of Greatness” DVD and Blu-ray which comes out next Tuesday.Steve Austin Reveals He Was Injured Heading into WrestleMania 32During the latest episode of “The Steve Austin Show”, which you can listen to via PodcastOne, Steve Austin revealed he was injured heading into WrestleMania 32 this year, and
  
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• Non-Spoiler Match Listing for Tonight’s Edition of WWE Raw

  18-04-2016 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of WWE Raw.WZ will still be providing complete, LIVE coverage of the show beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!-Chris Jericho vs Sami Zayn-Kevin Owens vs Dean Ambrose-The Usos vs The Vaudevillains in a tag tournament match-Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks, Natalya and Paige vs Tamina, Naomi, Summer Rae and Charlotte-Apollo Crews vs Heath Slater-Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs The Dudley Boyz in a tag tournament match-Baron C
  
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• Rusev Disses the “Cesaro Section” During WWE European Tour, The New Day Meets “New Day” in The UK, The Retro Stream Returns (Videos)

  18-04-2016 23:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)Footage of Reigns vs Cesaro During WWE Europe TourDuring the WrestleMania Revenge Tour, Rusev shows the WWE Universe in Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena what he thinks of the Cesaro Section. However, The Swiss Superman and his supporters have a response for The Bulgarian Brute:The New Day Meets “New Day” in The UKThe New Day enjoys a spot of tea and a good laugh while being quizzed over the meaning of British terms like “googly” and &ldquo
  
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• Backstage News on TNA’s Current Investor Talks, Details on the Company TNA is Currently Negotiating With and More

  18-04-2016 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, TNA has been negotiating with a potential investor and the group that seems to be the leading candidate to purchase a stake in TNA is Aroluxe, according to Wrestling Observer Radio. Former wrestlers Don and Ron Harris are involved in Aroluxe, and the two have worked for WWE, ECW, WCW and TNA in the past, and have been helping with TNA production for several months now.Aroluxe reportedly helped fund the last set of Impact Wrestling tapings, and will likely help fund the next set of
  
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• Photos Of A New WWE NXT Tag-Team, Shinsuke Nakamura Trademarks, Goldust

  18-04-2016 22:48
  
  – As previously reported, WWE has registered the trademarks “Shinsuke Nakamura” and “King of Strong Style.” According to Japanese wrestling reporter Enuhito, New Japan Pro Wrestling has an existing trademark on “Strong Style,” but only in Japan.
  I have confirmed that NJPW has Trademarks for ”Strong Style" only in Japan.
  — enuhito(English) (@enuhito_eng) April 15, 2016
  – Below are some photos of Sunny Dhinsa and Gzim Selmani from Saturda
  
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• Finn Balor Breaks WWE NXT Record, WWE’s Japan Tour Sells Out, & More

  18-04-2016 22:44
  
  – WWE’s tour of Japan sold out within minutes on Saturday.
  – Finn Balor officially broke Neville’s record for longest WWE NXT title reign on Sunday. This also makes him the longest-reigning champion for any WWE developmental territory ever, including DSW, FCW, OVW, and HWA.
  – Japanese violinist Kay Suzuki performed a cover of Shinsuke Nakamura’s WWE theme. She posted a video of her covering his NJPW theme “Subconscious” earlier this year. She said
  
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• Renee Young Not At RAW Due To Visa Issues, Cesaro Surprises Fans (Video), More

  18-04-2016 22:38
  
  – WWE’s latest poll asks fans which Superstar they would like to see compete in NXT. As of this writing the results are:
  AJ Styles: 34%Brock Lesnar: 20%The Undertaker: 18%Roman Reigns: 12%Dean Ambrose: 8%Triple H: 8%
  – Renee Young noted that she won’t be working RAW, as she’s at home due to visa issues:
  @WWETOWNnation none, I'm trapped in the US bc of my visa right now. So I'll be at home refreshing the toilet paper rolls.
  — Donkey Kong Daddy (@ReneeYoungWWE)
  
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• PHOTO: The Rock Shares A Photo Of Himself & His Young Daughter

  18-04-2016 22:32
  
  The Rock took to Instagram to share a pic of himself with his four month-old daughter Jasmine:I'm always asked – What inspires YOU? My answer's easy and honest.. what inspires me the most is always waitin' for me to walk thru my front door when I come home. Happy 4 month birthday Jasmine! One day you'll know just how happy, proud, lucky and blessed you, your sister and your mama make me. You'll also thank me one day for your toughness and your mama's everything else. #HappyBirthdayJas #Dad
  
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• WWE Announces Hall of Famer Will Be at Ringside for Title Match at Payback

  18-04-2016 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During tonight’s WWE Raw taping in London, Natalya announced she will have WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart in her corner for her Womens Title match against Charlotte at WWE Payback. Charlotte will of course have Ric Flair in her corner.Be sure to tune in to an all new edition of “The Sharpshooter Show” with Bret Hart tomorrow, during which Bret will be talking more about his appearance at Payback. You can listen to the latest episode of the show below:The post WWE Announces Hall of
  
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• John Cena Talks His Injury Status, Has He Spoken to Hogan Since the Gawker Case?, More Details on Total Bellas, Virgil on WWE Network Show

  18-04-2016 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)More Details on Total BellasE! noted that the new Total Bellas series focusing on The Bella Twins is not a reality show, but is a docu-series. It will span 6 hour long episodes.Virgil on WWE Network ShowWWE has released the following clip of Edge and Christian’s show featuring an appearance by Virgil:John Cena Talks His Injury StatusIn the video below, John Cena speaks with Big Boy on REAL 92.3 in L.A. and during the interview Cena talks his injury statu
  
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• VIDEOS: ‘Everything You Need Know’ About Gallows/Anderson, WWE Catering

  18-04-2016 22:26
  
  – Here is the latest episode of UpUpDownDown with Xavier Woods running an eight-man EA UFC Sports 2 tournament featuring himself, Jamie Noble, Big E, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Tyler Breeze, Matty O and Jake from WWE catering:– WWE posted the following video to Twitter, with “everything you need to know” about Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson:
  Still reeling from @WWE #RAW? Here's everything YOU need to know about Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson!https://t.co/W4b405oyr9
  — WWE (@
  
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• Top NJPW Stars Set For Joint Events With ROH In May – Details

  18-04-2016 22:17
  
  Ring of Honor has announced the following New Japan Pro Wrestling stars who will appear at the upcoming joint events with NJPW/ROH events in May. Global Wars is set for May 8 in Chicago, Illinois. Another event is set for May 9 in Dearborn, Michigan. There’s May 11 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Finally, the last one is on May 14 in New York City.
  * IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito
  * ROH TV champion Tomohiro Ishii
  * IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion KUSHIDA
  * Kazuchika Okada
  * Hiroshi
  
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• Jim Ross: ‘Sami Zayn’s A Main Eventer In Waiting’, Chris Benoit/HOF?, & More

  18-04-2016 22:11
  
  Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of his website. Some highlights are below:
  On Sami Zayn’s ceiling: “Zayn is a main eventer in waiting and he’s likely not going to be waiting long. Talented, dedicated pro. BTW working stiff isn’t a crime but working in a careless manner is. Don’t believe all tht you read or “hear.”
  On whether Chris Benoit should be in the Hall of Fame: “Old question with the same answer…if Chris could chime in I feel
  
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• WWE Officially Announces Total Divas Season Six Cast Changes and the New “Total Bellas” Reality Show

  18-04-2016 22:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images)WWE has announced the following:‘Total Bellas’ coming to E!, new ‘Total Divas’ cast announcedLOS ANGELES – E! has announced the new series “Total Bellas” with Nikki and Brie Bella, a spinoff of the network’s hit series “Total Divas.” The six, one-hour episodes will give viewers exclusive access into the lives of The Bella Twins and their significant others, John Cena and Daniel Bryan, as the WWE Supe
  
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• Bret Hart Comments On Lack Of African American World Champions, Says Tony Atlas Was Almost WWE World Heavyweight Champion, More

  18-04-2016 21:24 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 WWE’s lack of African American World Heavyweight Champions:BH: I can’t argue t
  
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• VIDEO: E! Announces The Bella Twins Will Be Getting Their Own Reality Show Called “Total Bellas”

  18-04-2016 21:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic)E! has announced that The Bella Twins will be getting a Total Divas spinoff show of their own called “Total Bellas”, and you can check out the announcement below:“Nikki and Brie Bella’s new series is a major game changer for the WWE “Divas”! Get a peek at E!’s new series “Total Bellas”!” The Bella Twins at the Philly Comic Con PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 20: WWE Divas Brie Bella and Nikki Bella of The Bella
  
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• Two WWE Payback Matches Announced During Raw Tonight

  18-04-2016 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During tonight’s WWE Raw taping in London, Shane McMahon announced that Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose vs Chris Jericho will take place at WWE Payback on May 1st.The two newly announced matches join Roman Reigns vs AJ Styles for the WWE World Title and The New Day facing the tag tournament winners as already announced PPV matches.The post Two WWE Payback Matches Announced During Raw Tonight appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Backstage News on the Future of Shane McMahon vs The Authority and Finn Balor Being Called Up to the WWE Main Roster *Possible Spoiler*

  18-04-2016 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Miguel DiscartAs noted, there has been a lot of speculation regarding the future of The Authority story line on Raw, and it has been rumored The Authority might be going away for awhile. According to F4WOnline.com, a feud pitting Shane McMahon against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon is expected to begin on WWE TV soon, possibly even tonight on Raw, and it could be the beginning of the end for The Authority.In other Raw news, there has been talk of Finn Balor making h
  
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• Big Main Event Announced for Ring of Honor Global Wars, Guerrillas of Destiny to Make Their ROH Debuts at the Event and More

  18-04-2016 20:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor has issued the following:GUERRILLAS OF DESTINY to make their ROH Debut in MayWe are less than one month away from GLOBAL WARS and the WAR OF THE WORLDS TOUR!  The collaborative relationship between Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling continues, bringing you matches and experiences you can’t find anywhere else!  First up, on Sunday May 8th, GLOBAL WARS is coming to you LIVE on pay-per-view from Chicago Ridge.  This massive event kicks off a busy week for t
  
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• Big Show on Superstars This Week, Photo of Tonight’s WWE Raw London Set, Jim Duggan Talks Daniel Bryan and Current Injuries in WWE

  18-04-2016 20:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBig Show on Superstars This WeekPrior to WWE Raw tonight, the following matches were taped for this week’s Superstars:-Big Show vs Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas in a Handicap match-Kalisto vs Tyler BreezePhoto of Tonight’s WWE Raw London SetThe following is the set for tonight’s WWE Raw in London:Yes, yes, yes! @WWE #RAWLondon pic.twitter.com/TSJxo6pVPt— Alexander Vlahos (@vlavla) April 18, 2016Jim Duggan Talks Daniel Bryan and Current Injuries in WW
  
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• WWE Superstars Matches Taped Prior to WWE Raw Tonight *Spoilers*

  18-04-2016 20:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Prior to WWE Raw tonight in London, the following matches were taped for this week’s edition of WWE Superstars:-Big Show defeated Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas in a Handicap Match-Kalisto defeated Tyler Breeze in a non-title matchThe post WWE Superstars Matches Taped Prior to WWE Raw Tonight *Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Kalisto Talks Lucha Dragons, Facing AJ Styles, Womens Match Likely for WWE Raw Tonight, Red Carpet Setup for Raw London (Photos)

  18-04-2016 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/LatinContent/Getty Images)Womens Match Being Teased for WWE Raw TonightEmma vs Becky Lynch will likely take place on Raw tonight as Emma Tweeted the following:Sure, we’ve shared similar paths @BeckyLynchWWE… But I’ll make sure the future is all about ME! Only ME! #WWE #RAW pic.twitter.com/c3kVbtSFLF— EMMA (@EmmaWWE) April 18, 2016Red Carpet Setup for Raw LondonA red carpet has been setup for WWE Raw in London tonight as seen below:#WWE Supersta
  
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• 4/18 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking WWE Suspending Adam Rose & Konnor, Tag Tournament Semi-Finals, WWE In Dubai, TNA’s 11th Hour, More

  18-04-2016 20:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Joe Dombrowski as the co-host.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREESome of the topics discussed include:WWE suspending Adam Rose & KonnorThe semi-finalists in WWE’s tag team tournament to determine the #1 Contenders to the WWE Tag Team ChampionshipsBray Wyatt being sent home from WWE’s European Tour due to injuryAlicia Fox making WWE history in the United Arab Emirat
  
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• LIVE RESULTS COVERAGE OF WWE RAW IN THE UK *SPOILERS*

  18-04-2016 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE is taping this week’s edition of WWE Raw in London tonight at the O2 Arena, and below are live spoiler results from the taping courtesy of WZ reader Jules Allen:Be sure to continue refreshing the page as results are posted live!The post LIVE RESULTS COVERAGE OF WWE RAW IN THE UK *SPOILERS* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Shane McMahon Running WWE Raw Again Tonight

  18-04-2016 19:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)WWE has announced the following:Thanks to all of you, I have another week and another opportunity at running #Raw. London’s calling, time to get to work.— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) April 18, 2016The post Shane McMahon Running WWE Raw Again Tonight appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Tommy Dreamer, Rob Van Dam, Rhino, Blue Meanie and Numerous Others Pay Tribute to Balls Mahoney Backstage at House of Hardcore 13

  18-04-2016 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / TabercilIn the latest edition of “The Apter Chat”, WZ TV’s Bill Apter interviews many of Balls Mahoney’s friends including Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, and Rhino in this very moving tribute to Mahoney taped on April 16th, 2016 at the House of Hardcore event in Philadelphia:The post Tommy Dreamer, Rob Van Dam, Rhino, Blue Meanie and Numerous Others Pay Tribute to Balls Mahoney Backstage at House of Hardcore 13 appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• House of Hardcore Attendance News, Tommy Dreamer Reveals Expansion Plans, Former British Heavyweight Champion Talks Styles vs Zayn (Video)

  18-04-2016 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  House of Hardcore Attendance News, Tommy Dreamer Reveals Expansion PlansAccording to PWInsider.com, Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion drew 850 fans to Queens, NY on Friday night and a sellout of more than 1,400 in Philadelphia on Saturday night for the 12 and 13 events.Read Also: Tommy Dreamer Talks Bringing House of Hardcore to MilwaukeeFollowing Saturday night’s event in Philadelphia, Dreamer announced to fans that House of Hardcore will begin running events on
  
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• The Rock Posts Photo of His New Baby Girl, The Vaudevillains Making Their Raw Debuts, Tag Tournament Matches Continuing Tonight

  18-04-2016 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)More on Raw TonightWWE posted the following tease for Raw tonight:Is your bracket busted yet? Thus far, the No. 1 Contenders’ Tag Team Tournament, sponsored by Booty-O’s, has given us incredible matchups and unbelievable upsets, leaving us with two anticipated Semifinals Matches: The Usos vs. The Vaudevillains, and Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady vs. The Dudley Boyz.Which of these teams will move on to the final bout of this tournament and challen
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Recent WWE Suspensions, New Tag Tourny Matches, Bray Injury Update, WWE Dress Code, TNA’s 11th Hour, More

  18-04-2016 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 Joe Dombrowski as the co-host.Today’s episode also includes an appearance from Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar.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 Availa
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on Sami Zayn’s “Ceiling” in WWE, WWE Raiding Indy Talent, Should Chris Benoit Be in the Hall of Fame?, More

  18-04-2016 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:“Zayn is a main eventer in waiting and he’s likely not going to be waiting long. Talented, dedicated pro. BTW working stiff isn’t a crime but working in a careless manner is. Don’t believe all tht you read or “hear.”“Old question with the same answer…if Chris could chime in I feel that he would not want to be inducted due to it becoming a distraction and all abo
  
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• What You Need to Know About Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows (Video), Who Sold the Most Merchandise During ‘Mania Week?, “Swerved” News

  18-04-2016 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgWho Sold the Most Merchandise During ‘Mania Week?Big E noted on Twitter that The New Day were the top merchandise sellers during WrestleMania week:Less than a year ago, we had to damn near beg for a single item on shop. This Wrestlemania week, The New Day was #1 in Merch sales.— ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) April 18, 2016Thanks to everyone who decides to wear a phallus on their head, buy a box of fictional cereal, and wants wrestling to be fun.— ShinigamE (@W
  
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• When Will Titus O’Neil Be Returning to Work for WWE?, Watch Clips of O’Neil on the Animal Planet Show “Tanked”

  18-04-2016 17:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Wayde and Brett with Titus O’Neil in front of his new Florida gator themed tank.As noted, WWE star Titus O’Neil finished serving his 60 day WWE suspension last week, and he is now eligible to return to work for the company.According to PWInsider.com, O’Neil will be returning to WWE at the April 25th Raw taping in Hartford, CT. It has yet to be confirmed whether or not O’Neil will be appearing on TV that night.O’Neil was recently on an episode of Animal Planet&r
  
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• Paige Talks WWE Doing Away with the Term “Diva”, NXT Takeover and TV Tapings Sellout Quickly, Recent Photo of Muhammad Hassan

  18-04-2016 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)NXT Takeover and TV Tapings Sellout QuicklyTickets to the June 8th WWE NXT TV tapings from Full Sail University and the June 9th Takeover special are already sold out after going on sale this morning. Tickets to the May 19th TV tapings are also sold out.Paige Talks WWE Doing Away with the Term “Diva”WWE Womens Champion Charlotte and Paige appeared on ITV’s “This Morning” in London today, and you can watch their appearance belo
  
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• John Morrison Talks His Recent Shot at Roman Reigns, Wrestling Needing an Offseason, Mysterio in Lucha Underground, Prince Puma and More

  18-04-2016 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Smallz & Raskind/Getty Images for Samsung)Lucha Underground star Johnny Mundo, aka John Morrison, recently appeared on The Kevin Gill show, and below are some highlights:On his recent comment that he would like to wrestle Roman Reigns in 10 years when Reigns learns how to work:“I did this interview. And I put him over, like he’s a really nice guy and a buddy of mine. They were like how would you like to wrestle him? And I kind of said off the cuff, a little jokingly and
  
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• Press Release: Jim Cornette Now Available For Voice-Over Color Commentary Under “Outsource Announcing” Banner

  18-04-2016 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release was sent to WrestleZone earlier this morning by Joe Dombroski. Joe will be the featured co-host for today’s episode of WZ Daily:JIM CORNETTE NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR VOICE-OVER COLOR COMMENTARY UNDER “OUTSOURCE ANNOUNCING” BANNER He is one of the most polarizing figures in professional wrestling today, and one of the most outspoken and entertaining in our industry’s history. Whether you love him or hate him, agree or disagree, it’s
  
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• TNA Reportedly Approaching 11th Hour With Investors, Updates On Lucha Underground Terminating MVP’s Contract

  18-04-2016 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)TNA Approaching 11th Hour With InvestorsSource: F4WOnlineThis coming week TNA will return to Universal Studios for more TV tapings. It’s being said that there’s a feeling in the office that whatever is going to happen as fas as TNA investors goes is going to happen soon and that changes will be made. The situation is being described as TNA approaching the 11th hour regarding a new deal with investors. There is said to be one group of investor
  
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• RAW Preview: WWE Teasing Shane McMahon Or The Authority Appearing, Can Reigns Continue To Silence His Critics As “The Guy” In WWE?, More

  18-04-2016 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE.com has posted their latest RAW Preview for tonight’s show in the UK which you can view HERE.The five “Quick Hits” featured in the article include:Will rivalries reach a boiling point?Can Reigns continue to silence his critics as “the guy” in WWE?Might Shane McMahon run his third consecutive Raw?Is Emma in for an Irish Lass Kicking?Who will advance in the No. 1 Contenders’ Tag Team Tournament?Of particular interest is that they are teasing Shane McMahon or
  
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• NJPW Cancels Upcoming PPV Due To Earthquakes, Shinsuke Nakamura Referenced On MLB Network

  18-04-2016 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPW Cancels Upcoming PPV Due To EarthquakesSource: PWInsider.comThe earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan have led New Japan Pro Wrestling to cancel their upcoming 4/29 PPV “Wrestling Hirokuni.” So far the earthquakes have left 42 people dead and over 1,000 more injured. The show was set to be headlined by a special CHAOS-Los Ingobernables eight-man tag match as well as Kenny Omega defending the IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Michael Elgin.
  
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• Press Release: Fight Network Partners with Ring of Honor to Air Weekly TV Series Across Canada

  18-04-2016 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Last night on Live Audio Wrestling it announced that Ring of Honor has come to terms with The Fight Network to air their weekly TV show in Canada. The official press release can be found below:Fight Network Partners with Ring of Honor to Air Weekly TV Series Across CanadaToronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, and Ring of Honor Wrestling, wholly owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI), announced today
  
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• The Bella Twins Featured In New Movie Trailer (Video), Chris Jericho To Appear On Talking Dead, The New Day Visits The New Day UK (Photos)

  18-04-2016 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Bella Twins Featured In New Movie TrailerThe Bella Twins appear in the newly released trailer for the film Confessions Of A Womanizer. The film has already been shown at a variety of film festivals and has picked up various awards. It also features C. Thomas Howell, Gary Busey and Jillian Rose Reed. It will be released in October and you can find the trailer at the top of this post. Chris Jericho To Appear On Talking DeadNext week’s episode of Talking Dead will feature WWE Su
  
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• Kevin Owens Or Sami Zayn: Who Is Moving Upwards Faster?, Possible Bullet Club Booking Swerve

  18-04-2016 12:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)Bullet ClubBlake Mitchamore wrote a new blog for CSRWrestling.com looking at the potential booking of the Bullet Club. Here’s a sample:If you follow wrestling news sites this week you saw a new rumor surface.  What if Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson side with Roman Reigns instead of AJ Styles? When I first heard it I thought it was absolutely stupid. The more I thought about it, the more I got intrigued about the possibility of it.I think this angle could
  
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• Backstage News On Titus O’Neil’s Return To WWE, & More

  18-04-2016 06:24
  
  Titus O’Neil will be back on the road for RAW next week in Hartford, Connecticut. There is no word on if he will appear on the show or not, but he will be backstage.
  O’Neil, as you’ll recall, was suspended for sixty days at the beginning of February for playfully grabbing Vince McMahon at the end of the Daniel Bryan retirement ceremony on the February 9th episode of RAW. He was suspended the next day for ninety days, reportedly as an example to talent to not mess around on came
  
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• Report – New TNA Investor Deal To Be Announced Shortly, Big Changes Ahead?

  18-04-2016 06:21
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  According to sources, TNA is expected to complete a deal with their potential investors soon. The site says there’s a feeling in the TNA office that whatever happens is going to go down soon, and that changes are coming to the company.
  Sources in the office indicated that TNA is near the eleventh hour on a new deal and that there are two potential groups. The favorite between the two investor groups has two people from within TNA involved, both of whom have w
  
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• Backstage News – Major Backlash Over MVP’s Firing From Lucha Underground

  18-04-2016 06:11
  
  Source: The Wrestling ObserverThe termination of MVP’s contract with Lucha Underground has not gone over well within the company. As you may recall, MVP was released from his contract last week for violating the terms of the deal, less than a week after he had announced that he’d signed on board. MVP has posted a video in which he apologized and took responsibility, revealing that his interviews with Lucha Underground workers on his podcast had not been approved and were the grounds
  
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• WWE Teases Shane McMahon On This Week’s RAW Broadcast – Details

  18-04-2016 06:07
  
  WWE’s latest preview for Raw teases possible appearances by Shane McMahon and the Authority. None of the authority figures are currently advertised to appear either on WWE.com or the O2 Arena in London’s website, but the preview reads as follows:
  For two weeks, Shane McMahon has assumed control of Raw, and for two weeks, the show has been astounding, bringing us new Superstars, unexpected returns and even a No. 1 Contenders’ Tag Team Tournament sponsored, naturally, by Booty-O&
  
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• What Suspensions & Bray Wyatt Injury Really Means For WWE, Which NXT Star Could Benefit?

  18-04-2016 05:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)My Monday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review looks at the recent suspensions and Bray Wyatt injury. Here’s an excerpt:It’s not funny, but we’re running out of reactions to news of wrestlers not being available for WWE to use. So, all that’s left is to laugh.In the past week, WWE lost Bray Wyatt to injury, while Adam Rose and Konnor of The Ascension each have been suspended 60 days for violating the company’s wellness policy.
  
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• What Suspensions & Bray Wyatt Injury Really Means For WWE, What NXT Star Could Benefit

  18-04-2016 05:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)My Monday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review looks at the recent suspensions and Bray Wyatt injury. Here’s an excerpt:It’s not funny, but we’re running out of reactions to news of wrestlers not being available for WWE to use. So, all that’s left is to laugh.In the past week, WWE lost Bray Wyatt to injury, while Adam Rose and Konnor of The Ascension each have been suspended 60 days for violating the company’s wellness policy.
  
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• Titus O’Neil’s Return Date To WWE And Clips From His “Tanked” Episode

  18-04-2016 04:26
  
  - As noted, WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil is eligible to return to the WWE from his 60-day suspension for unprofessional conduct.
  According to PWInsider, Titus will be returning at the April 25th RAW show from Hartford, CT. There’s no confirmation if Titus will be returning to WWE programming that night but he is scheduled to be there.
  - Seen below, Titus recently appeared Animal Planet’s “Tanked”, here are some clips:The post Titus O’Neil’s Return Date To
  
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• Lana Comments On Her WrestleMania 32 Match, Leaving A Legacy, More

  18-04-2016 03:59
  
  Lana recently spoke with WWE.com about a wide variety of topics including how some performers lose their drive when they reach the main roster, WrestleMania 32 and more. Here are the following highlights, click here for the entire interview:
  Regarding her match at WrestleMania 32:
  “I know I can fight. I know I have kicks that can destroy people. Just because I haven’t gotten in the ring in my career, that doesn’t mean I’m not capable of crushing people. I’ve seen mo
  
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• Justin Credible On Balls Mahoney’s Death, WWE NXT, Retirement Rumors, More

  18-04-2016 03:52
  
  Former ECW Original Justin Credible recently appeared as a guest on “The Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling” and spoke about his former ECW brother Balls Mahoney’s death, recent rumors about his retirement and more. Here are the following highlights:
  On the death of Balls Mahoney
  “It’s very sad. I feel sorry for his family. We were a little close, however and without a doubt Balls was really cool and please God rest his soul.”
  On rumors that he recently came out
  
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