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• Camp WWE Cast Member Talks Landing the Role of Mark Henry on the Show, Vince McMahon’s Role, What Fans Can Expect from the Show

  29-04-2016 23:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  
  The Rack with Evan Michael Lee
  Hosted by Lindsey Ward & Sir Rockin
  Heard Live Thursday Nights at 10pm ET on www.wildtalkradio.com & www.rackradioshow.comCheck Out The Interview Here: http://wildtalkradio.com/rocknsock/therack/therack042816.mp3 One of the voices of the upcoming WWE Network Series Camp WWE, Evan Michael Lee joined the Multi-Time Award Winning The Rack. In a nearly 15 minute interview, Evan Michael Lee discussed all things Camp W
  
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• The American Alpha Comment On Winning The WWE NXT Tag Team Titles

  29-04-2016 22:22
  
  - American Alpha members Jason Jordan and Chad Gable recently spoke with WWE.com about a variety of topics including beating The Revival to become the new NXT Tag Team Champions. Here are the following highlights:
  Jordan: “All of my hard work, the injuries and surgeries I suffered over the last five years, everything that I sacrificed and underwent to stick with it, it all finally paid off. I take blame for the lukewarm start, because I was stubborn and wanted a tag partner that I handpick
  
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• TNA Wrestling Re-Signs a Former X-Division Champion and Announces the Signing of Two New Talents

  29-04-2016 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling has announced the re-signing of former X-Division Champion Robbie E, along with two new talent signings:I have a list of goals I still haven’t achieved yet in @impactwrestling … I plan on finishing my list… #bro pic.twitter.com/glnj598xAy— Robbie E (@RobbieEImpact) April 29, 2016Read Also: Robbie E Talks TNA’s Move to Destination America and Fans Predicting TNA’s DemiseIn addition to Robbie E, TNA has also announced the company has signed
  
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• TNA Wrestling Announces The Re-Signing of a Former X-Division Champion and the Signing of Two New Talents

  29-04-2016 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Wrestling has announced the re-signing of former X-Division Champion Robbie E, along with two new talent signings:I have a list of goals I still haven’t achieved yet in @impactwrestling … I plan on finishing my list… #bro pic.twitter.com/glnj598xAy— Robbie E (@RobbieEImpact) April 29, 2016Read Also: Robbie E Talks TNA’s Move to Destination America and Fans Predicting TNA’s DemiseIn addition to Robbie E, TNA has also announced the company has signed
  
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• Steve Austin: ‘Roman Reigns Isn’t A Traditional Babyface!’, Discusses His Look & More

  29-04-2016 22:21
  
  Steve Austin recently appeared on You’re Welcome With Chael Sonnen, here are the highlights…
  On Reigns Having Issues Winning The Crowd Over: “Roman is having a hard time winning the crowd over just because of the way he’s booked. When you sit there, good looking guy, a lot of charisma, [and] easygoing the times I’ve talked to him. He’s one of the nicest guys in the locker room and well-spoken and smart and doesn’t need anybody writing convoluted promos
  
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• Another WWE Announcer Released

  29-04-2016 22:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  After releasing WWE announcer Rich Brennan earlier this week, Kyle Edwards, real name Arda Ocal, has announced on Twitter he has also parted ways with WWE.Read Also: WWE announcer Rich Brennan ReleasedOcal joined WWE in the fall of 2014 and has hosted a number of shows for the company.I have parted ways with the WWE! No hard feelings what so ever. Time to move on to a new chapter. #GoodVibesAndPositiveThoughts— Arda Ocal (@KyleEdwardsWWE) April 29, 2016The post Another WWE Announcer Releas
  
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• WWE Network Adds Collection Of Chyna’s Greatest Moments And Matches

  29-04-2016 22:09
  - The WWE Network has added a collection of Chyna’s greatest moments and matches with Friday. Here is the following addition to WWE Network’s “Chyna Collection”:
  * In Your House: Final Four – Chyna’s Debut
  * WrestleMania 13 – Triple H vs. Goldust
  * Raw 08/10/1998 – The DX Split
  * Raw 11/30/1998 – An Evening with Sexual Chocolate
  * Raw 01/11/1999 – Corporation Battle Royal – Chyna becomes entry #30 in the Royal Rumble
  * Royal Rumbl
  
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• Paul Heyman Comments On His New Reality Series Looking4Larry

  29-04-2016 22:02
  
  - Former ECW owner Paul Heyman recently spoke with The Wrap about his upcoming the show “Looking4Larry” that is completely unscripted and details all of the problems his company is forced to solve on a daily basis. It’s noted that Heyman’s “ingeniously dysfunctional” approach to his job will be well-documented in the series.
  “It’s a day in the life of the Looking4Larry agency and all of the many problems that we are forced to solve,” Heyman d
  
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• WWE Officially Releases Kyle Edwards

  29-04-2016 21:52
  
  - The WWE has officially parted ways with Kyle Edwards. Edwards, also known as Arda Ocal, announced on Twitter that he has parted ways with the organization.
  “I have parted ways with the WWE! No hard feelings what so ever. Time to move on to a new chapter. #GoodVibesAndPositiveThoughts,” he wrote.
  I have parted ways with the WWE! No hard feelings what so ever. Time to move on to a new chapter. #GoodVibesAndPositiveThoughts
  — Arda Ocal (@KyleEdwardsWWE) April 29, 2016Edwrds join
  
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• Report – WWE To Investigate The Ric Flair Airport Incident

  29-04-2016 21:39
  
  It was reported on Wednesday that Ric Flair had an incident at the Logan International Airport in Boston. Some reports claim that he tripped, leading to a head or hand injury, while other reports say that Flair was being detained due to being intoxicated.
  WWE officials claim they will be investigating the incident, but since the police have stated that they believe Flair was not intoxicated, it is doubtful that anything will happen to Flair.
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• WWE Makes Wish Come True for Derby Teen Battling Life-Threatening Medical Condition in Honor of World Wish Day, Photo Included

  29-04-2016 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following:(Stamford, CT) On Thursday, April 28th, WWE hosted a special day at their Stamford headquarters for 18-year-old Colby McMahon of Derby. Colby, who battles Cystic Fibrosis, has a dream to build and operate a state-of-the-art website that celebrates and promotes outdoor sports and activities – http://www.tmrwsportsman.com/. Make-A-Wish Connecticut and WWE partnered to make Colby’s wish – and more – come true. The mission of Make-A-Wish
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Talks Maintaining a Healthy Physique, Former WWE Star Claims He Originated the Superman Punch, Honky Tonk Man Speaks

  29-04-2016 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesHonky Tonk Man SpeaksThe Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling recently spoke with The Honky Tonk Man. The episode airs this coming Tuesday and in the following clip The Honky Tonk Man hypes his appearance For WrestlePro in Rahway, NJ on 4/30/16, and also talks his time with the “Rhythm and Blue World Order”.Tickets are available at the door for $20. Meet and greet with the stars of WrestlePro begins at 6pm and bell time is at 8pm. For more info visit&nb
  
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• WWE To Add RAW & SmackDown Replays To The WWE Network?

  29-04-2016 20:07
  
  WWE may be considering adding RAW and SmackDown replays to the WWE Network sooner for a higher subscription level.
  WWE sent out a survey asking former subscribers if they would consider re-subscribing under various versions of a subscription plan and one of them was the option to play for $12.99 and getting Raw and SD replays tweny-four hours after they air on USA Network.
  Currently the episodes are added thirty days after they air.
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• 4/29 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking WWE Payback Preview & Predictions, Eric Young’s NXT Debut, Kurt Angle WWE DVD?, Ziggler’s Brother, More

  29-04-2016 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREEToday’s show features Nick & Kevin opening up the phone lines and talking with fans all show long!Some of the topics discussed include:This Sunday’s WWE Payback cardEric Young debuting in WWE NXT The main event for the upcoming WWE NXT Takeover specialWWE surveying fans about a possible
  
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• Johnny Gargano Talks Earning His Spot in WWE Despite Being a Veteran, Wrestlers Being Fans, Who is His Dream WrestleMania Opponent?

  29-04-2016 19:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT star Johnny Gargano recently appeared on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show, and below are some interview highlights, transcription courtesy of Chris Featherstone for SportsIllustrated.com:On earning his spot in WWE despite being a veteran in the pro wrestling business:“Everyone needs to earn their spot,” expresses Gargano. “I think you need to pay your dues wherever you go. It doesn’t matter how long I’ve been doing indies for, I know from wrestling in NXT, I
  
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• Cody Rhodes Talks Being Underrated, Writing a Dusty Rhodes Book, His Charity, Chris Sabin Talks His ROH Status, Has He Heard From WWE?

  29-04-2016 19:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesChris Sabin Talks His ROH Status, Has He Heard From WWE?Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine recently spoke with Ring of Honor star Chris Sabin and the following is what Sabin had to say about ever hearing from WWE and his current ROH status:“I’ve never heard anything officially from WWE ever since I started wrestling. Honestly, I have never had a tryout with them or an official phone call. Though, while we are freelance and don’t have a contract wi
  
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• NJPW Signs Top Indy Talent, More on Prince Puma’s Status in Lucha Underground, Synopsis for Lady Blossom’s Upcoming Book

  29-04-2016 19:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More on Prince Puma’s Status in Lucha UndergroundAs we noted earlier this week, Prince Puma is still negotiating with Lucha Underground and is entertaining other offer possibilities including WWE.Read Also: Backstage Update on the Status of Prince Puma and the Possibility of a WWE DealDave Meltzer noted on this week’s Wrestling Observer Radio that Lucha Underground might be looking to recast the Prince Puma character in the event that Puma, aka Ricochet decides to leave Lucha Un
  
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• Roman Reigns & The Usos Respond To Reigns Shot On @Midnight

  29-04-2016 19:15
  
  Roman Reigns and The Usos took to Twitter to respond to a portion of last night’s @Midnight that poked fun at Reigns. The segment, which you can see below, saw a picture of Reigns in questionable jeans from his fatherhood PSA for the Ad Council get mocked.
  Reigns and the Usos posted in response:
  I wore those like 2 yrs ago!! I guess as long as my name is in your mouth! Thanks for the pub. #DaddyJeans https://t.co/56OhDMwOqj
  — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) April 28, 2016
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• Jim Ross Blog: Current Fan Reaction to Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and WWE Payback, Thoughts on Kevin Owens – Sami Zayn Feud & More

  29-04-2016 19:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:“Seems as if losing to Brock Lesnar in a Wrestlemania Texas bout, that some fans actually felt that Ambrose should win, has gotten Dean over more since before his April 3 loss in AT&T Stadium. No reason that Ambrose vs Jericho Sunday should not be a superb bout if they have the time needed to tell that story. I’m thinking somewhere around 15 minutes or so bell to bell.”“The audience
  
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• Rumor Killer on Possible Injury to Top WWE NXT Star, The Authority and Shane on Raw Next Week?, More on Rachael Ellering’s WWE NXT Debut

  29-04-2016 19:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesRumor Killer on Possible Injury to Top WWE NXT StarFollowing last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings, there were rumors floating around that Bayley suffered a possible injury during her match against Nia Jax. The injury was part of the match story line, however, as the trainer who checked on Bayley during the bout is developmental talent Chris Atkins.Authority and Shane on Raw Next Week?As noted, Vince McMahon will be at WWE Payback this Sunday night to announce who will
  
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• Paul Heyman Reportedly Working on His Own Reality Show

  29-04-2016 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage for City Publicity)According to The Wrap, Paul Heyman and his Looking 4 Larry marketing agency will be teaming up with Left/Right Productions to produce a new unscripted reality TV series.The series will take a look at Heyman’s “ingeniously dysfunctional” approach to advertising and marketing, and Heyman had the following to say about the project:“It’s a day in the life of the Looking4Larry agency and all of the many problems
  
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• DJ Z Discusses TNA’s Future, Working With Rob Van Dam, X-Division & More

  29-04-2016 18:38
  
  TNA’s DJ Z recently appeared on Jordan Garber NOW, discussing his time in TNA and more. Here are the highlights…
  On Signing With TNA: I don’t know how they contacted me. I was sitting there with my girlfriend and my phone rang and it was TNA calling me for a tryout. All of a sudden they called me and when they called I was ready. I’ve been talking this big game that i deserve a contract. Well now I got a tryout so lets see if i’m really as good as I think I am&hell
  
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• Final WWE Payback Card: 8 Announced Matches, Vince McMahon Making Big Announcement, WZ Live Coverage Details and More

  29-04-2016 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Below is the final card for this Sunday night’s WWE Payback PPV airing live from Chicago.WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Payback beginning at 8pm on Sunday night so be sure to join us then!WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match:
  -AJ Styles vs. Roman Reigns (c)WWE Intercontinental Championship Match:
  -Cesaro vs. The Miz (c)Read Also: WWE Payback Betting Odds RevealedWWE Women’s Championship Match:
  -Natalya with Bret Hart vs. Charlotte (c) with Ric
  
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• Jeff Jarrett: ‘Chyna Was As Important To DX As Anyone Else’, & More

  29-04-2016 18:29
  
  Jeff Jarrett spoke with Wzone discussing Chyna’s death, their Good Housekeeping Match in 1998 and more. The audio and highlights are below:
  On his reaction to Chyna’s death: “Sadness. Anyone who knew Joanie knew that she, like all of us but her’s were sometimes more extreme, just had her ups and downs. It’s been well documented. You can call them demons or however you want to label it. Chyna didn’t have an easy life. I don’t like to go there and discuss
  
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• Lucha Underground Viewership Sees Another Drop This Week, Charlotte’s Network Pick of the Week (Video), World Wish Day at WWE HQ

  29-04-2016 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground Viewership Sees Another Drop This WeekThis week’s first run episode of Lucha Underground averaged 107,000 viewers on El Rey Network. 52,000 viewers tuned in for the replay of the show for a total of 159,000 viewers for this week’s show.This week’s number is down 20% from last week’s 198,000 total viewership average. Last week, 149,000 people tuned in for the first run of the show and 49,000 tuned in for the replay.World Wish Day at WWE HQToday is World W
  
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• Roman Reigns Receives the Best Gift Ever From Miller Lite, Another NXT Star Debuting on TV, Indy Star Returns to NXT Last Night (Photos)

  29-04-2016 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesMore WWE NXT TV Taping Fallout NewsDanny Burch, aka Martin Stone, made his return to WWE NXT at the TV tapings last night and will be appearing on the May 18th episode of the show. Stone will be teaming up with Rob Ryzin to face the team of Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa in a tag match.Read Also: WWE NXT TV Taping Results From 4/28 *Spoilers*As noted, numerous names appeared at last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings, including the return of Tessa Blanchard. Noah
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking WWE Payback, Eric Young’s NXT Debut, Possible WWE Kurt Angle DVD?, Ziggler’s Brother, More

  29-04-2016 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by 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 in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily. WZRadio is on MixlrYou c
  
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• News on the Next Set of NXT TV Tapings, Update on the Status of Eric Young vs Bobby Roode at HOH, Smackdown Top Ten Video

  29-04-2016 17:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE NXT NewsFollowing last night’s TV tapings, the next set of WWE NXT tapings will take place on May 19th at Full Sail University. These will be the final TV tapings before the NXT Takeover event on June 8th also taking place at Full Sail.In related news, despite making his WWE NXT debut at last night’s TV tapings, Eric Young will still be appearing at the House of Hardcore event on May 7th at which Young will face former TNA star Bobby Roode.Read Also: Eri
  
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• How Is Titus O’Neil Today?, Brie Bella Compares Her Camp WWE Character To Classic MTV Cartoon Character

  29-04-2016 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Titus O’Neil Celebrating Birthday TodayWWE Superstar Titus O’Neil turns 39 years old today.Brie Bella Compares Her Camp WWE Character To Classic MTV Cartoon CharacterFormer WWE Superstar Brie Bella has posted the following tweet comparing her upcoming Camp WWE character to classic MTV cartoon character Daria:Loving my #CampWWE character! Very Daria….with a smile and red lipstick of course!! pic.twitter.com/TIo3WzOMux— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) April 28, 2016Rel
  
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• Chris Jericho Working On His Fourth Book, Brie Bella Compares Her Camp WWE Character To Classic MTV Cartoon Character

  29-04-2016 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Chris Jericho Working On His Fourth BookWWE Superstar Chris Jericho has posted the following photo to Twitter teasing that he is at work on his fourth book: So it begins…. #Book4A photo posted by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Apr 28, 2016 at 7:32pm PDTBrie Bella Compares Her Camp WWE Character To Classic MTV Cartoon CharacterFormer WWE Superstar Brie Bella has posted the following tweet comparing her upcoming Camp WWE character to classic MTV cartoon character Daria:Lovi
  
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• Paul Heyman & JCW’s Kevin Gill Exchange Tweets, Les Thatcher Available For One Day Seminars & Weekend Training Camps

  29-04-2016 16:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Paul Heyman & JCW’s Kevin Gill Exchange TweetsPaul Heyman had a Twitter exchange yesterday with Juggalo Championship Wrestling and The Kevin Gill Show’s, Kevin Gill. During the exchange Heyman thanks Gill for his support over the years and mentions that the ICP have, “always been known for having exquisite taste.”. @OGkevingill Your support. dating back to #TakeTwoInteractive, is, always has been, and always will be appreciated https://t.co/iWOkaKahrI— Paul
  
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• Latest Stephanie Midnight Workout Video, WWE Wins A Webby Award, WWE Network Adds Chyna Collection

  29-04-2016 15:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)Latest Stephanie Midnight Workout VideoStephanie McMahon has posted the following video to Instagram showing off her latest #MidnightWorkout: #MidnightWorkout w/ @defrancosgym Alternate dumbell floor press w/ single arm sled rows #NoExcuses @tapout @triplehA video posted by Stephanie McMahon (@stephaniemcmahon) on Apr 28, 2016 at 9:20pm PDTWWE Wins A Webby AwardWWE.com has a brief article up right now looking at WWE’s recent Webby Award win. Here is an e
  
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• PHOTO: A Backstage Photo Of Eric Young At The NXT TV Tapings

  29-04-2016 06:13
  
  WWE posted the following pic of Eric Young backstage at the NXT taping. As noted, Young debuted at last night’s NXT taping in a segment with Samoa Joe. He will make his in-ring debut at next week’s show.Welcome to Full Sail University Studios #EYoung! @wwenxt
  A photo posted by WWE (@wwe) on Apr 28, 2016 at 4:39pm PDT
  BREAKING NEWS: @TheEricYoung has arrived to @WWENXT!!! pic.twitter.com/F0Y5bL3Icg
  — WWE (@WWE) April 28, 2016
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• **SPOILERS** – WWE NXT Results For The Next Three Weeks

  29-04-2016 06:03
  
  Credit: Wrestling IncMay 4th Episode:* New NXT Champion Samoa Joe opens with a promo in the ring. Joe says it’s a new era and he runs things. Eric Young interrupts to a huge pop. Young says everyone knows him and the only thing that’s guaranteed is he brings change. Joe leaves after a staredown and says he doesn’t belong in the same ring and next time he’s in it he’s going to beat EY’s ass.* Nia Jax squashed Tessa Blanchard.* Austin Aries defeated Tye Dillinge
  
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• Ric Flair’s Podcast Coming to an End?, WWE NXT Star Making TV Debut Next Week, Indy Star Returns to WWE NXT Amidst Contract Speculation

  29-04-2016 06:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Indy Star Returns to WWE NXT Amidst Contract SpeculationAmidst rumors regarding the status of her and her boyfriend Prince Puma, aka Ricochet, Tessa Blanchard returned to NXT at tonight’s TV tapings from Full Sail University. Blanchard taped a match against Nia Jax which will air on next week’s show.Read Also: Backstage Update on the Status of Ricochet and the Possibility of a WWE DealWWE NXT Star Making TV Debut Next WeekNoah Kekoa, who was signed by WWE NXT back
  
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• A Review Of Camp WWE & Why It’s A Gift To Attitude Era Fans, Behind-the-Scenes Video of the Show Included

  29-04-2016 05:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  I recently had the opportunity to review the first “Camp WWE” episode, premiering Sunday on the WWE Network, for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Below is a review excerpt:The new adult animated series “Camp WWE” will be a release of energy their older demographic has had built up for over a decade.I got the opportunity to view the first episode, which becomes available Sunday on the WWE Network in the On Demand section. WWE fans who are 25 or older likely were watching bac
  
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• Batista And Titus O’Neil Meet, Daughter of WWE Legend Debuts, Undertaker’s Tombstone

  29-04-2016 05:41
  
  - Seen below, WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil recently met with Batista while doing work in Atlanta. Titus was on the set of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and met other cast mates:Great to catch up with @DaveBautista today in atlanta. Got to see Him&His @Guardians cast mates at work on The sequel set 2Come out in 2017! #Family #Blessed
  A photo posted by Titus Oneil (@titusoneilwwe) on Apr 27, 2016 at 7:11pm PDT- NXT Rookie Rachael Ellering made her WWE NXT debut at tonight’
  
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• Triple H Welcomes New WWE Recruits (Photo), Update On Chris Jericho’s New Book, Match Highlights From WWE Smackdown (Videos)

  29-04-2016 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)Triple H Triple H posted the following photo, welcoming the new WWE NXT class of recruits to Full Sail University during tonight’s NXT TV tapings:Pleasure to welcome the newest recruits to the @WWEPerformCtr and @WWENXT. #SeizeTheOpportunity pic.twitter.com/rv2884aflt— Triple H (@TripleH) April 28, 2016Chris JerichoChris Jericho posted the following photo and comment on Instagram, noting he is starting to write his fourth book. Jericho annou
  
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• Triple H Welcomes New WWE Recruits (Photo), Update On Chris Jericho’s New Book, Match Highlights From Smackdown (Videos)

  29-04-2016 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)Triple H Triple H posted the following photo, welcoming the new WWE NXT class of recruits to Full Sail University during tonight’s NXT TV tapings:Pleasure to welcome the newest recruits to the @WWEPerformCtr and @WWENXT. #SeizeTheOpportunity pic.twitter.com/rv2884aflt— Triple H (@TripleH) April 28, 2016Chris JerichoChris Jericho posted the following photo and comment on Instagram, noting he is starting to write his fourth book. Jericho annou
  
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• WWE Officially Announces Eric Young’s Debut, Apollo Crews Reflects On His Most Challenging Match (Video)

  29-04-2016 04:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgEric YoungWWE.com posted the following about Eric Young making his NXT debut during tonight’s TV tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida: ORLANDO, Fla. — NXT is quickly becoming the place to be for the hottest free agents in sports-entertainment. That was proven once again on Thursday night, when Eric Young made his surprise debut at NXT’s WWE Network taping.Young, an 18-year veteran of the mat game and former heavyweight cha
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura’s Full Sail Debut, More NXT Taping Notes, Eric Young Comments On His NXT Debut (Video)

  29-04-2016 04:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesShinsuke NakamuraThe May 11th episode of NXT will mark Shinsuke Nakamura’s Full Sail University wrestling debut, facing Alex Riley on the show.In addition to making his NXT live event debut this month, Nakamura has already competed at NXT Takeover Dallas against Sami Zayn, and made his NXT TV television debut in a match taped during Wrestlemania Axxess. Adrienne Reese Adrienne Reese, formerly known as Athena, will also make her NXT debut on the same
  
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• Lucha Underground Viewership & Ratings Drop This Week – Details

  29-04-2016 04:33
  
  Lucha Underground took a downward turn in the ratings this week. Wednesday’s episode brought in 107,000 viewers and a 0.04 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, down 28% and a tick from last week’s 149,000 viewers and 0.05 demo rating. The viewership was the lowest since the March 16th episode brought in 100,000 viewers while the demo rating tied the number from two weeks ago.
  The show didn’t rank among the top 150 cable originals for the night.
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• WWE Polls Fans On Maryse & The Miz, Cameron Misinterprets A Fan Tweet, More

  29-04-2016 04:25
  – WWE’s stock closed at $17.06, up $0.19 (1.13%) from the opening price.
  – WWE’s latest poll asks which couple fans want to see shut Maryse and the Miz’s mouths. The results as of this writing are as follows:
  John Cena and Nikki Bella: 37%
  Zack Ryder and Emma: 27%
  Triple H and Stephanie McMahon: 16%Rusev and Lana: 14%
  Jimmy Uso and Naomi: 6%
  – Cameron misinterpreted a tweet from a fan about WWE not caring about female stars, resulting a reply that suggests wit
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Report (04/28) – Roman Reigns vs. The Miz, Ric Flair, Natalya, More

  29-04-2016 04:19
  This week’s episode of Smackdown starts off with a look at what happened on Raw when Roman Reigns came to the aid of his cousins when Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows attacked Jimmy and Jey.Then we see AJ Styles confronting Luke and Karl about the attack and the discussion suggesting that maybe they are working together.We see what happened at the end of Raw when Styles and Reigns clashed after Roman’s match.;
  We are in Manchester, New Hampshire and your announcers are Mauro Ranallo, B
  
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• Eric Young Comments On His Shocking NXT Debut (Video)

  29-04-2016 04:11
  
  - As noted, during tonight’s Full Sail NXT TV tapings, former TNA World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young interrupted a promo with WWE NXT Champion Samoa Joe. After making his surprise debut at the WWE NXT tapings, Eric Young talks about his first experience inside a WWE ring.
  Check out the following video:The post Eric Young Comments On His Shocking NXT Debut (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• What is Apollo Crews’ most challenging match ever?: SmackDown Fallout, April 28, 2016

  29-04-2016 04:08
  
  - Apollo Crews reflects on a hard-fought SmackDown showdown.The post What is Apollo Crews’ most challenging match ever?: SmackDown Fallout, April 28, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Roman Reigns vs. The Miz – Champion vs. Champion Match: SmackDown, April 28, 2016

  29-04-2016 04:08
  - The WWE World Heavyweight Champion battles the Intercontinental Champion.The post Roman Reigns vs. The Miz – Champion vs. Champion Match: SmackDown, April 28, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Enzo Amore & Colin Cassidy vs. Social Outcasts’ Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel: SmackDown, April 28, 2016

  29-04-2016 04:07
  
  - Enzo & Big Cass come to SmackDown to find out if The Social Outcasts are “SAWFT” en route to WWE Payback.The post Enzo Amore & Colin Cassidy vs. Social Outcasts’ Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel: SmackDown, April 28, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Apollo Crews vs. Stardust: SmackDown, April 28, 2016

  29-04-2016 04:06
  
  - The dynamic Apollo Crews takes another trip to the cosmos to battle Stardust.The post Apollo Crews vs. Stardust: SmackDown, April 28, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Ambrose Asylum features special guests Charlotte and Natalya: SmackDown, April 28, 2016

  29-04-2016 04:04
  - Three days before WWE Payback, The Lunatic Fringe welcomes the WWE Women’s Champion and her No. 1 contender to his grassroots talk show.The post The Ambrose Asylum features special guests Charlotte and Natalya: SmackDown, April 28, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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