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• WWE Main Event Results (05/05) – Stardust vs. Dolph Ziggler, Sin Cara vs. Baron Corbin, More

  05-05-2016 23:12
  
  We are in Kansas City, Missouri and your announcers are Jerry Lawler and Tom Phillips.
  Match Number One:Titus O’Neil versus Damien Sandow
  Sandow with a waist lock and Titus with a standing switch.Sandow with an elbow and he goes for a cross body but Titus catches him and hits two back breakers and throws Sandow aside.Sandow drops Titus on the top rope and Sandow clips Titus and follows with a clothesline.Sandow kicks Titus and punches him followed by a knee.Sandow chokes Titus in the ropes
  
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• WWE Releases Strength & Conditioning Coach, WWE Stars Who Lost Their Debut, Bill Watts

  05-05-2016 23:08
  
  - According to PWInsider, the WWE released Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Wichlinski last week and has been replaced by a former strength coach from the NFL.
  - Not every legendary WWE career starts with a win. These seven Superstars certainly left an impact in their first match in WWE, but ultimately left with the loss.- Happy birthday to WWE Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bill Watts who turns 77 years old today.
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• Paul Heyman’s Kids Off New TV Show, Shinsuke Nakamura Note, Lucha Libre Moves

  05-05-2016 23:02
  
  - As noted, Paul Heyman is working with Left/Right Productions for a new unscripted reality series about his marketing company Looking4Larry The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that while Heyman’s two children, ages 13 and 11, will be referenced in the show but insists they not be part of the cast.
  - According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE NXT Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura’s new WWE NXT t-shirt was released on May 2nd in Japan and has already sold out everywhere.
  - Seen below, Cel
  
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• Cameron Blogs on the Reaction She Got for Publicly Supporting Ryback, Says She’s a Victim of Cyberbullying, Takes a Shot at Cruel Wrestling Fans

  05-05-2016 22:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, WWE star Cameron showed online support for Ryback earlier this week when she Tweeted “Amen brother” in response to The Big Guy’s blog on his current WWE contract dispute.Cameron received a lot of attention from fans online following her public support of Ryback, and she has responded to the attention with the following blog of her own:First I want to make it clear that I respect everyone’s freedom of speech and opinion however, I do be
  
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• Matt Hardy’s Breaks His Silence After His “I Quit” Match With Jeff Hardy

  05-05-2016 22:53
  
  - Seen below, TNA Superstar Matt Hardy broke his silence and sent a message to his brother Jeff Hardy about their recent “I Quit” match from Impact. Here is the following excerpt below:
  “You’ve changed things brother, two weeks ago you attempted to end me, you attempted to erase my existence from this dimension, seemingly without guilt. You descended from the heavens from on top of me, a lot of qualm, you didn’t care that you could take me away from my sweet innocen
  
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• Lucha Underground 5/4/16: Sexy Star vs Mariposa – NO MÁS MATCH

  05-05-2016 22:43
  
  - Did you miss the incredible No Más Match between Sexy Star and Mariposa from this week’s Lucha Underground? Lucha Underground airs Wednesdays at 8pm ET on El Rey Network.
  Check out the following video below:The post Lucha Underground 5/4/16: Sexy Star vs Mariposa – NO MÁS MATCH appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Who is the NEW Number One Contender for the TNA World Championship?

  05-05-2016 22:41
  
  Who is the NEW Number One Contender for the TNA World Championship?The post Who is the NEW Number One Contender for the TNA World Championship? appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Final Moments of Bram’s First Defense of the KOTM Championship

  05-05-2016 22:40
  
  Final Moments of Bram’s First Defense of the KOTM ChampionshipThe post Final Moments of Bram’s First Defense of the KOTM Championship appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Matt Hardy’s Breaks His Silence After “I QUIT” Match with Jeff Hardy

  05-05-2016 22:39
  
  Matt Hardy’s Breaks His Silence After “I QUIT” Match with Jeff HardyThe post Matt Hardy’s Breaks His Silence After “I QUIT” Match with Jeff Hardy appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• EC3 to Mike Bennett: “We Will Fight Again!”

  05-05-2016 22:37
  
  EC3 to Mike Bennett: “We Will Fight Again!”The post EC3 to Mike Bennett: “We Will Fight Again!” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lashley Makes Galloway Raise His Hand in Victory

  05-05-2016 22:36
  
  - Lashley Makes Galloway Raise His Hand in VictoryThe post Lashley Makes Galloway Raise His Hand in Victory appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bret Hart Reacts To The Natalya/Charlotte Screwjob Finish At Payback

  05-05-2016 22:35
  
  During a recent edition of his Sharpshooter Show, Bret Hart shared his thoughts on the screwjob finish during the Natalya vs. Charlotte match at Payback. Here is what he had to say…
  I mostly just dealt with Vince on it. That was Vince’s concept I guess. I thought it was pretty flat, to be honest. I told him that. Initially the idea was that at the end I was just going to stand with my hands on my hips or something in the middle of the aisle way and block Ric Flair from leaving the r
  
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• Camp WWE Episode 2 – Monday After RAW On WWE Network

  05-05-2016 22:34
  
  On “Not Without My Eyebrow,” panic ensues after someone shaves off The Rock’s eyebrow and Ric Flair is tasked with helping The Great One regain his mojo. Watch Monday after Raw, exclusively on demand on WWE Network.The post Camp WWE Episode 2 – Monday After RAW On WWE Network appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Relive The Rivalry Between Roman Reigns and AJ Styles

  05-05-2016 22:33
  
  - Before you watch SmackDown, get caught up on all the latest developments between Roman Reigns and AJ Styles.The post Relive The Rivalry Between Roman Reigns and AJ Styles appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Sami Zayn Comments On His Bout With Shinsuke Nakamura

  05-05-2016 22:09
  
  - Sami Zayn recently appeared on the Talk Is Jericho Podcast and spoke about a variety of topics including his NXT TakeOver Dallasmatch against Shinsuke Nakamura. Here is the following excerpt:
  “I thought it was really good. Just a million variables. I think it was really sophisticated in some ways with certain things that most fans won’t pick up on, but, you know, when it comes to protect the character or build a new character or make someone look good, some of the nuances that only
  
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• Randy Orton Status Update, WrestleMania Speculation, WWE Women’s Tournament

  05-05-2016 22:04
  
  - The latest update around the status of WWE Superstar Randy Orton is that he’s still currently rehabbing his shoulder injury, but noted it’s going “much slower” than expected. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Orton is scheduled to begin training for his WWE comeback in Orlando, Florida around mid-June.
  - Speculation has circulated that WrestleMania could be returning to New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in 2018. There’s also been speculation of Summ
  
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• VIDEO: Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson’s WWE Entrance Video

  05-05-2016 22:02
  
  WWE has posted the following entrance video for Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson…100% DIRECT LINK (**NEW BEACH PHOTOS**): **CANDID** Torrie Wilson BIKINI Pics On The Beach – WOWZERS!!!
  The post VIDEO: Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson’s WWE Entrance Video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Has Eric Young Signed a WWE Contract?, Global Cruiserweight Series Matches Possibly Airing on TV, Relive Reigns vs Styles Feud (Video)

  05-05-2016 21:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.comHas Eric Young Signed a WWE Contract?Despite debuting on NXT TV last night, Eric Young reportedly has not signed a WWE contract. Young debuted last night and lost a singles match to Samoa Joe.Global Cruiserweight Series Matches Possibly Airing on TVThere has been talk recently in WWE of airing some of the Global Cruiserweight Series matches on NXT TV.The 32 man tournament, which will begin this summer, was initially supposed to be standalone series on the WWE Network, but s
  
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• Bret Hart Reacts To The Chicago Screwjob At Payback, “I Thought It Was Pretty Flat And Unoriginal”; Reveals Whose Idea It Was, More

  05-05-2016 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio proudly presents the latest episode of The Sharpshooter Show w/ Bret “The Hitman” Hart. A new episodes is released every Tuesday!Each episode 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. Bret’s comments about The Chicago Screwjob begin around the ten minute mark in the embedded audio player above.Subscri
  
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• Why The WWE Isn’t Using Mark Henry, Retirement Update

  05-05-2016 20:40
  
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Mark Henry is still under contract to WWE and has not yet officially retired.
  Meltzer noted that the belief is that Henry is not currently being used on WWE television because the company is reportedly in the midst of a “rebuilding phase.” The WWE is focused on building and establishing new talent and stars right now, so there hasn’t been much for Henry to do.
  As noted, Mark Henry has made it clear about his intention to retire in
  
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• VIDEOS: Daniel Bryan Posts Two New Workout Videos

  05-05-2016 20:35
  Daniel Bryan posted the following workout videos…Got to do push-ups if I'm going to push myself to the next level! #NeverGiveUp #PlantStrong #YesYesYes @crossfitfullstrength
  A video posted by Bryan Danielson (@bryanldanielson) on May 4, 2016 at 9:37am PDTWorking on my overhead squats to work on my snatch to improve my athletic ability to physically do things I've never done before #NeverGiveUp #RunOnSentencesAreMyJam @crossfitfullstrength
  A video posted by Bryan Danielson (@bryanldanielso
  
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• PHOTOS: Jerry Lawler’s New Memphis Club/Restaurant Opens

  05-05-2016 20:29
  
  Jerry Lawler has launched a Twitter page for his club on Beale Street in Memphis, which is @JKLBarBeale. Lawler also posted the following on Twitter…
  Fun crowd last night at King Jerry Lawler's Hall of Fame Bar & Grille on world famous Beale Street in Memphis! pic.twitter.com/NSY4GwCecc
  — Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) May 4, 2016
  I'll be eating lunch today on Beale St in Memphis…come join me @JKLBarBeale The food is AWESOME! I'm having Gumbo! pic.twitter.com/MH7hlUGKaM
  &mda
  
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• Ivelisse Says She Is Grateful To Be In Lucha Underground & More

  05-05-2016 20:23
  
  Ivelisse spoke with Sports Illustrated for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On why why Lucha Underground has been the best fit for her so far: “It’s been a long, hard-fought journey with a lot of sacrifices, but I’m so grateful to be in Lucha Underground. I come from absolutely nothing–a little island on top of a mountain [in Ponce, Puerto Rico]. I went for it, and I have not stopped. There is no other option than perseverance for me, and fortunately, I’v
  
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• 5/5 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Rollins & Orton Return Updates, Eric Young’s NXT Debut, WWE Doing More Tournaments?, Rusev & Lana, More

  05-05-2016 20:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Octavarius‘ Brian Wohl as the co-host.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREESome of the topics discussed include:Seth Rollins & Randy Orton’s in-ring return updatesEric Young’s debut in WWE NXTBobby Heenan being hospitalizedRusev & Lana’s sit down interview with Michael ColeGabe Sapolsky’s interview with Uproxx talking about EVOLVE’s relati
  
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• WWE Changes the Name of the Global Cruiserweight Series, Jim Ross Blogs on Ryback WWE – Dispute, Says It’s Better to “Converse” Than “Confront”

  05-05-2016 20:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Changes the Name of the Global Cruiserweight SeriesIt looks as if WWE has changed the name of the Global Cruiserwight Series as WWE.com is now listing the 32 man tournament at the Cruiserweight Classic.Jim Ross Blogs on the Current Ryback WWE Contract DisputeJim Ross has posted a new blog over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are Ross’ thoughts on the current Ryback WWE contract dispute:“Sources say that WWE decided to send Ryback home after a spirited discussion regarding a new contrac
  
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• More Details on Why Bobby Roode and Eric Young Left TNA, Finn Balor Celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ and Scott Steiner Shoots on WWE

  05-05-2016 19:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In today’s WrestleTalk News, more information on why Bobby Roode and Eric Young left TNA, Finn Balor celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ and Scott Steiner shoots on WWE…More Details on Why Roode and Young Left TNAOur top story today is Scott Steiner’s controversial interview about WWE. But first, with Eric Young debuting for NXT last night, we have a bit more information on his and Bobby Roode’s departure from TNA.In case you hadn’t already heard – in whi
  
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• Mickie James Talks Becoming Pregnant As a Wrestler, Informing Magnus, Ryback’s WWE Contract Dispute Garners Mainstream Press

  05-05-2016 19:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesRyback’s WWE Contract Dispute Garners Mainstream PressRyback’s current WWE contract dispute has been picked up by Deadspin in a new article which looks at Ryback’s questioning of WWE’s pay scale.Mickie James Talks Becoming Pregnant As a WrestlerFormer WWE and TNA Champion Mickie James was the recent guest on Vince Russo’s “THE BRAND” podcast which you can check out via PodcastOne. Below are some quotes from James during the inte
  
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• CM Punk and Current Top WWE Stars to Be Featured on Upcoming TNA DVD, This Week’s Impact Wrestling Viewership Decreases

  05-05-2016 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesCM Punk and Current Top WWE Stars to Be Featured on Upcoming TNA DVDTNA will be releasing its “Best Of The Asylum Years Vol. 2” on DVD soon, and according to advertisements the set will prominently feature several talents currently under WWE contract.AJ Styles, Sting, R-Truth and Eric Young are all being advertised, and while Bobby Roode’s name isn’t mentioned specifically in the ShopTNA.com listing, he is in the Team Canada matches from 2004. La
  
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• Backstage News on Mark Henry’s Current WWE Status and Why He Isn’t Being Used on TV

  05-05-2016 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Mark Henry is still under contract to WWE, and despite him being open about wanting to retire in the near future, he is not yet retired.As for why Henry is not being used on TV, the belief is that WWE is amidst a “rebuilding phase” right now, and officials are concentrating on new talent and building new stars right now, so creative hasn’t had anything for Henry.Related: Mark Henry Issues Statement o
  
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• KLIQ Members Recall How the Group Was Formed, What You Need to Know About Lucha Libre Moves (Video), Hall of Famer Turns 77

  05-05-2016 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesKLIQ Members Recall How the Group Was FormedWWE has released a preview video of the new “Beyond the Ring” special currently available on the WWE Network. During the video, which you can check out at this link, KLIQ members, including Triple H, talk about how the group was formed.What You Need to Know About Lucha Libre MovesIn celebration of Cinco De Mayo, WWE has released a new video featuring everything you need to know about Lucha Libre moves. You can watc
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Rollins & Orton Return Updates, Eric Young’s NXT Debut, Heenan’s Fall, Rusev & Lana’s Sit Down Interview, More

  05-05-2016 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZRadio is on MixlrWrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Brian Wohl as the co-host.Today’s episode also features an appearance from pro wrestling personality Kid Cadet.Subscribe 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. You can also listen to the full WZ
  
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• Adam Rose Deletes All Posts Pertaining to His WWE Suspension, Former WWE Star Criticizes Ryback Blog and Cameron’s Reaction

  05-05-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgAdam Rose Deletes All Posts Pertaining to His WWE SuspensionFollowing his 60 day WWE suspension for his second violation of the company Wellness Policy, Adam Rose posted two statement regarding his suspension.The first statement denied any wrongdoing and claimed he had a prescription for medication he was taking.The second statement was a note from his doctor, stating that Rose had been prescribed Adderall for ADHD symptoms. Rose later told a fan on Twitter that WWE kn
  
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• Adam Rose Deletes All Posts Pertaining to His WWE Suspension, Former WWE Star Criticizes Ryback and Cameron

  05-05-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgAdam Rose Deletes All Posts Pertaining to His WWE SuspensionFollowing his 60 day WWE suspension for his second violation of the company Wellness Policy, Adam Rose posted two statement regarding his suspension.The first statement denied any wrongdoing and claimed he had a prescription for medication he was taking.The second statement was a note from his doctor, stating that Rose had been prescribed Adderall for ADHD symptoms. Rose later told a fan on Twitter that WWE kn
  
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• Seth Rollins & Randy Orton Return Updates, Nakamura WWE Shirt Sales Note, WWE Considering Two New WWE Network Tournaments?

  05-05-2016 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)Source: Wrestling Observer NewsletterSeth Rollins & Randy Orton Return UpdatesSeth Rollins is expected to be back on WWE TV shortly. He has been off filming WWE Studios’ upcoming film Temple down in New Orleans. Randy Orton’s rehab is reportedly going much slower than expected and the word is that he could start training for a return to the ring at the WWE Performance Center sometime in mid-June.Nakamura WWE Shirt Sales NoteShinsuke Nakamura&rsq
  
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• 7 Superstars Who Lost Their WWE Debut Match (Video), Will Paul Heyman’s Kids Be In His Reality Series?, WM34 In NYC?

  05-05-2016 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  7 Superstars Who Lost Their WWE Debut MatchWWE has released the following video on their YouTube page called 7 Superstars Who Lost Their Debut Match. You can view it in the embedded video player above.Will Heyman’s Kids Be In His Reality Series?According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter the hotly anticipated Paul Heyman reality TV series that’s being developed will not feature his two children, aged 13 and 11. They will be referenced on the show but will never appear on camera.WM
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Brian Wohl & Kid Cadet

  05-05-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Brian Wohl as the co-host.Today’s episode also features an appearance from pro wrestling personality Kid Cadet.Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREEToday’s episode also features an appearance from Kid Cadet.Related: WZ Daily “I Caught The Pig” T-Shirt Now Available! Only $19.99!Listen to WZ Daily L
  
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• 5/5 Edition of NXT Rewind: Talking Eric Young’s Debut, Samoa Joe v Eric Young Main Event, Sapolsky’s Global Cruiserweight Comments, More

  05-05-2016 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rewind!Each episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen & Chris Brooks. Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our great audioIn this episode Jonathan & Chris discuss:Gabe Sapolsky’s comments on WWE and the Global Cruiserweight SeriesEric Young debuts How should NXT mix development talent and veterans? Where does Austin Aries fit? Is Tye Dillinger ever going to be a big part of NXT or WW
  
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• Mick Foley Promotes GoFundMe For Pro Wrestler Battling Cancer, WWE Network Shuffling Content Around

  05-05-2016 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)Mick Foley Promotes GoFundMe For Pro Wrestler In NeedWWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has a Facebook post up at the moment talking about pro wrestler Joe Doering’s battle with brain cancer and how fans can support him. He also goes out of his way to praise Joe’s trainer Scott D’Amore. You can read the full post from Mick below:WWE Network Shuffling Content AroundSource: PWInsider.comThe WWE Network continues to reshuffle it’s VOD content
  
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• Steve Austin Reveals Why He’s Not Hosting The Shane McMahon Podcast, No Way Jose Does The Running Man

  05-05-2016 15:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Steve Austin Reveals Why He’s Not Hosting Shane PodcastYesterday Steve Austin noted on Twitter that he would reveal today why he is not hosting the live WWE Network podcast with Shane McMahon and Mick Foley is instead.Related: Steve Austin to Address Why He Is Not Hosting Shane McMahon PodcastThis morning on his podcast Steve Austin revealed that he is still doing rehab for a recent right shoulder surgery he had to repair a torn rotator cuff, AJ joint and labral tear. Because of
  
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• Highlight Reel Returns, Gallows & Anderson In-Action and More on WWE Smackdown Tonight, Extended ROH Global Wars Video Preview

  05-05-2016 14:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown PreviewThe following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown:-Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (with AJ Styles) vs. The Usos (with WWE World Heavyweight champion Roman Reigns)-The Highlight Reel with Sami Zayn-WWE Intercontinental champion The Miz vs. Sami Zayn-The Vaudevillains vs. The Social Outcasts’ Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel-WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte & Emma vs. Natalya & Becky Lynch-Rusev vs. Zack RyderAs always, WZ will b
  
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• Ryback Shoots On WWE Contract Dispute, Adam Rose Speaks Out On WWE Suspension, WWE Edits Anti-Roman Reigns Payback Fan Photo

  05-05-2016 07:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In today’s WrestleTalk News, Ryback very publicly addresses being sent home from this week’s Monday Night Raw, WWE edits the Roman Reigns vs AJ Styles Payback main event and Adam Rose posts his personal doctor’s reply to his WWE suspension…Adam Rose Speaks Out On WWE SuspensionWe’ve got a huge update on Ryback walking out of the WWE coming up, but first, Adam Rose has finally followed up on his shocking public statement
  
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• Ring of Honor World Champion Jay Lethal Throwing Out the First Pitch at Chicago White Sox Game, ROH COO Joe Koff Comments

  05-05-2016 07:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Ring of Honor WrestlingRing of Honor has issued the following press release:Ring of Honor Wrestling World Champion Jay Lethal will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Friday, May 6(BALTIMORE, MD) – Ring of Honor Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion Jay Lethal will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Friday, May 6, prior to the American League Central Division leading Chicago White Sox hosting the Minnesota Twins at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. Lethal will be live Tw
  
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• Bret Hart Discusses The Atmosphere Backstage After Enzo Amore’s Injury

  05-05-2016 06:02
  
  During a recent edition of The Sharpshooter Show, Bret Hart spoke about the atmosphere backstage at WWE Payback after Enzo Amore’s injury. Here is what he had to say…
  It was pretty serious. There was almost like a gut churning, black cloud over everybody’s demeanor. Flair looked like somebody shot him in the chest. He was horrified. He said to me, “He broke his neck.” They took him to the hospital. He seemed very upset and a lot of the other wrestlers were upset. L
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs On Ryback’s Contract Dispute With WWE, Rusev, & More

  05-05-2016 05:54
  Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry online. Some exceprts are below:
  On Ryback’s contract dispute: “Sources say that WWE decided to send Ryback home after a spirited discussion regarding a new contract. Take it from me and this goes for virtually every walk of life one can imagine, it works infinitely better when one ‘converses’ and not ‘confronts’ when dealing with negotiations or most any facet of business. I’m not saying that was the case here w
  
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• This Week’s TNA iMPACT! Wrestling Rating Is In – Details Inside

  05-05-2016 05:33
  
  Tuesday night’s episode of iMPACT! Wrestling fell in the numbers. The episode brought in 303,000 viewers and a 0.09 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, down 9% and 25% from last week’s 332,000 and 0.12. Both metrics were the lowest since the April 12th episode brought in 286,000 viewers and a 0.08.
  TNA iMPACT! Wrestling ranked #124 for the night among cable originals.
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• Ivelisse Talks Lucha Underground, Erasing The ‘Tough Enough’ Stigma, Leaving WWE Due To Issues With Former Coach

  05-05-2016 04:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground star Ivelisse recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard’s Week In Wrestling. Ivelisse takes part in the ‘Five Questions’ portion of the feature, talking about her WWE departure, finding a home with Lucha Underground, and more. You can read some highlights below: Ivelisse talks about why Lucha Underground has been the best fit for her so far after working with WWE and TNA: It’s been a long, hard-fought jo
  
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• Jim Ross Discusses Chyna’s Death, Says She’s Absolutely A Hall Of Famer

  05-05-2016 04:27
  
  Jim Ross took time on his Ross Report Podcast to talk about the death of Chyna and her career. Here are some highlights…
  On Chyna’s Death: “The untimely death of Joanie Laurer, also known as Chyna, last week was certainly shocking. And I had not been talking about it on Twitter or social media or anything here that I had been having conversations with Chyna about coming on our program and probably doing a two-part Ross Report. And she was in full agreement, ready to do it, and
  
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• TNA Announces Jesse Godderz Resigns With Company

  05-05-2016 04:25
  
  - TNA Wrestling recently announced tonight on social media that Jesse Godderz has signed a new deal with the company. Check out the following announcement below:
  Love @MrPEC_Tacular attitude & work ethic + he isn't bad to look at! Glad to have him on @IMPACTWRESTLING roster. pic.twitter.com/DKc0HPJK6x
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) May 4, 2016The post TNA Announces Jesse Godderz Resigns With Company appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Steve Austin to Address Why He Is Not Hosting Shane McMahon Podcast, Nakamura In-Action and Major Name Returning on NXT Next Week

  05-05-2016 04:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)Steve Austin to Address Why He Is Not Hosting Shane McMahon PodcastAs noted, Mick Foley revealed on Twitter that Steve Austin will not be hosting the Shane McMahon podcast on May 23rd due to a prior to commitment, which is why Foley is filling in.Read Also: Why Steve Austin is Not Hosting the Upcoming Shane McMahon PodcastSteve Austin noted on Twitter that he will be addressing the podcast situation on his “Steve Austin Show” podcast tomorrow, which yo
  
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• Report – Prince’s Vault Has Pro Wrestling-Related Projects

  05-05-2016 03:57
  
  Aux.TV reports that Prince’s vault contains at least one professional wrestling project inside. The late pop icon’s vault was drilled open by the Bremer Trust, who have authority over the estate, late last week.
  According to the site, the vault includes among its hefty list of unreleased content a Morris Day-narrated documentary about WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware. There is also a hard rock album titled Bockwinkel that was done with Bob Mould, who worked for WCW Creative at one poin
  
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