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• Talent Confirmed For The WWE NXT UK Tour + A New Charlotte/TapouT Ad (Video)

  07-05-2016 23:40
  
  – Nikki Storm, Hugo Knox, Tino Sabbatelli, Riddick Moss, Austin Aries, Dash, Dawson, Manny Andrade, Nia Jax, Alexa Bliss, Tye Dillinger and WWE NXT Champion Samoa Joe were all announced for WWE’s NXT live events in the UK this June. Bobby Roode was announced on the WWE UK Twitter account but the post was deleted.
  – Here’s the new TapouT ad, featuring Charlotte:
  "Being strong and athletic made me feel more comfortable in the ring…" – @MsCharlotteWWE @tapouthtt
  
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• Mark Lowrance Reveals One Thing He Thinks Could Have Made WCCW The Major Wrestling Promotion and What Kept it From Happening

  07-05-2016 22:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In Bill Apter’s exclusive APTER CHAT with former World Class Championship Wrestling broadcaster Mark Lowrance, Mark tells Bill if one thing happened it could have made WCCW probably the top wrestling company in the United States. What kept it from happening in his opinion?The post Mark Lowrance Reveals One Thing He Thinks Could Have Made WCCW The Major Wrestling Promotion and What Kept it From Happening appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Santino Marella Reflects On Being With WWE For Nearly 10 Years

  07-05-2016 22:17
  
  Following his release on Friday, Santino Marella took to Twitter to reflect on his career with WWE. Marella posted the following to his Twitter account:
  This August would've been 10 years with #WWE, not bad for a guy who had his first match at age 29, it took me 3 HARD yrs to get there
  — Santino Marella (@milanmiracle) May 7, 2016
  Marella signed a developmental deal with WWE in 2006 before making his on-screen debut in April of 2007.
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• Bobby Heenan’s Wife Shoots Down Rumor, John Cena Hosting “Today” Show Again, TNA Stars Being Told to Tweet About Company Morale?

  07-05-2016 21:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)John Cena Hosting “Today” Show AgainWWE announced today that co-host John Cena will return to NBC’s “Today” show on Monday, May 9th, Tuesday, May 10th and Friday, May 13th.TNA Stars Being Told to Tweet About Company Morale?During April’s Impact Wrestling tapings, several TNA stars took to Twitter to hype the high company morale. According to Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer message board, he was told by a TNA empl
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: WWE Stars Needing to Stay Off Social Media, Becky Lynch’s Ring Presence, Steve Austin Not Hosting Shane Podcast and More

  07-05-2016 21:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:“Steve Austin is not doing the next post RAW ‘podcast’ with Shane McMahon because he’s not quite up to traveling after having major, rotator cuff surgery a few days ago. Steve is in a very restrictive sling on his right arm and only got the stitches removed from his shoulder a day or two ago. There is no doubt that Mick Foley will do a stellar job going one on one with Shane in what sho
  
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• Sasha Banks Talks Chyna’s Passing, Her Quick Rise in WWE, The New Womens Division, Her WWE Goals, WrestleMania 32 Ring Gear & More

  07-05-2016 21:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)WWE star Sasha Banks recently spoke with WhatCulture and you can check out the entire interview below. The following are some highlights:Her goals in WWE:“In NXT, I thought I achieved all I wanted. Changing women’s wrestling, having people respect me, yadda yadda. I want to win the Women’s title. I want to wrestle in Japan, I want to be the GM of Raw. One day at a time.”Her Wrestlemania 32 attire:“I just knew Eddie was such an inspir
  
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• Former WWE Star Blasts Ric Flair, Blames Him for WCW Release, Jim Cornette – Kenny Omega Twitter Battle, The Outsiders on Table for 3

  07-05-2016 21:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Aaron Davidson/WireImage)The Outsiders on Table for 3WWE Network will premiere a new “Table For 3” episode this coming Wednesday at 4pm EST with Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash.Jim Cornette – Kenny Omega Twitter BattleJim Cornette and Kenny Omega had the following exchange on Twitter:@KennyOmegamanX I never embarassed myself or my business wrestling blowup dolls, fuckwad, you should never’ve been allowed to BUY a ticket— Jim Cor
  
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• How Old is Kevin Owens?, Former WWE Star Hypes Tonight’s House of Hardcore Show In Canada

  07-05-2016 21:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Birthdays TodayKevin Owens birthday is today. The WWE Superstar is now 32. Today is also the birthday of the late WWE Superstar Owen Hart, who would have been 51 today. House of HardcoreTrish Stratus is hyping tonight’s House of Hardcore. The show is taking place at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The main event will feature Bobby Roode vs Eric Young with special guest referee Jimmy Korderas. You can see Stratus’ tweet below: See some of the best wrestlers in the world
  
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• VIDEO: Charlotte & Ric Flair Throw Out The First Pitch At A Chicago Cubs Game

  07-05-2016 20:24
  
  Here are highlights from last weekend, where Charlotte & Ric Flair threw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs game…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Candice Swanepoel **WET BIKINI** Pics! **YOU GOTTA’ SEE THESE NOW**!!! (>>)!!!
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• Thursday Night’s WWE SmackDown Rating Rises – Details Inside

  07-05-2016 20:08
  
  After falling to a new USA Network low last week, WWE SmackDown bounced back in the ratings this week. Thursday’s episode brought in 2.346 million viewers and a 0.71 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, up 11% each from last week’s 2.109 million and 0.64. The numbers were still a bit below the 2.431 million and 0.73 from two weeks ago but fall approximately in line with what the show has been doing after WrestleMania before last week.
  SmackDown ranked #4 among cable originals for
  
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• Karl Anderson Says ‘The Club Is Back Together!’, Stephanie McMahon’s Attitude, More

  07-05-2016 19:54
  
  – WWE’s latest poll asks fans if they’re buying into Stephanie McMahon’s friendlier attitude. As of this writing, the results are as follows:
  * Not at all. There are evil motives behind Stephanie’s change in demeanor: 78%* Yes. Stephanie is making an honest attempt to work with her brother: 22%
  – Karl Anderson posted the following to Twitter today:
  Roman Empire is gonna be brought down..
  The Club is back together..
  @WWE pic.twitter.com/O3aNh4Zl6F
  — Karl
  
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• VIDEO: Eva Marie Discusses Donald Trump’s Recent Hispanic Comments, More

  07-05-2016 19:46
  
  TMZ Sports has an article about Eva Marie’s breasts, as she attended an event in Hollywood last night and her outfit showed quite a bit of cleavage. The title reads: “Eva Marie – Jacket Holds On For Dear Life.”
  While at the event, she was asked about Donald Trump’s recent tweet in which he said that he “loves Hispanics” while eating a taco bowl. She was asked if she believed him.
  She replied: “I mean, I’m Mexican, [so] you’ve gotta like
  
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• ‘Moose’ Says His ROH Contract Is Expiring Shorty, Talks Okada, NFL, More

  07-05-2016 19:23
  
  In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Moose spoke about his ROH contract and more. Here are highlights:
  On working with Okada: “Okada is my favorite wrestler, so when I found out I was working with him, I thought [manager Stokely Hathaway] was ribbing me. But the boys kept coming up to me saying, ‘I heard you’re working Okada.’ It was surreal. Then the booker told me, ‘It’s you and Okada next month at the pay per view,’ and it was like a dream come tr
  
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• VIDEOS: New John Cena, Triple H & Stephanie McMahon Workout Videos

  07-05-2016 19:18
  
  John Cena, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon all posted new workout clips:
  Solid day @HardNocksSouth prepping for @WWE #Raw May 30th @TapouT #ShowYourGrit #nevergiveup pic.twitter.com/CxeDLemTma
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) May 6, 2016
  Doesn't need a fancy name. It works. #MidnightWorkout@DeFrancosGym @StephMcMahon #DoTheWork pic.twitter.com/85zXQ4B2av
  — Triple H (@TripleH) May 6, 2016#MidnightWorkout w/ @defrancosgym Alternate dumbell incline press @tripleh Feeling inspired after my 9 year
  
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• Mensah claims bronze, Campbell fifth at 2nd World Olympic Games Qualifier

  07-05-2016 19:10
  
  Both Mensah and Campbell fall short of qualifying for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  
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• WWE Top 10 Infamous Anti-Superstar Conspiracies (Video), Daniel Bryan Posts Workout Video

  07-05-2016 18:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE Top 10WWE has released the following video featuring the Top 10 Infamous Anti-Superstar Conspiracies. You can see the video below: Daniel BryanDaniel Bryan has posted the following video on his Instagram. The video shows Bryan working out and still appears to be in good shape. You can see the post below: Jumping snatches to work on explosion. Shown this exercise by @hardnockssouth #ExplodingSnatchesAreTheBomb #PlantStrong #NeverGiveUp #YesYesYes #MakeYourO
  
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• Jay Lethal Discusses ROH ‘Global Wars’, Reveals What Fans Can Expect, More

  07-05-2016 18:05
  
  Jay Lethal spoke with Crave Online for a new interview promoting ROH Global Wars, which takes place on Sunday from Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Some highlights are below:
  On facing Colt Cabana in Chicago: “It’s always cool when the challenger is in his hometown. In the history of professional wrestling, most of the time when the challenger has the home field advantage, they usually win in most cases. Unfortunately for Cabana, this isn’t one of those cases. But I think it’s re
  
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• Molinaro receives draw for 2nd World Olympic Games Qualifier in Turkey

  07-05-2016 18:03
  
  Frank Molinaro must make 65 kg finals in Turkey to qualify for Olympic Games
  
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• WWE Cruiserweight Classic Qualifying Matches Tonight at EVOLVE 61, WWE Superstar Backstage at Freelance Wrestling ,Big Cass Makes Big Impact On WWE Power Rankings (Video)

  07-05-2016 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWN LiveWWE Cruiserweight ClassicAt EVOLVE 61 in Queens, NY, two qualifying matches for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic will take place. The matches will feature Tracy Williams vs Drew Gulak, and Fred Yehi vs TJ Perkins. Kalisto at Freelance WrestlingKalisto was backstage at the Freelance Wrestling event in Chicago. You can see a photo of Kalisto below: Great time with my buddy @DazeZhaVoo #LuchaLuchaLucha Orale carnal!! pic.twitter.com/nXiC0t64A2— KALISTO (@KalistoWW
  
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• WWE Cruiserweight Classic Qualifying Matches Tonight at EVOLVE 61, Big Cass Makes an Impact on WWE Power Rankings (Video), Kalisto News

  07-05-2016 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WWN LiveWWE Cruiserweight ClassicAt EVOLVE 61 in Queens, NY, two qualifying matches for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic will take place. The matches will feature Tracy Williams vs Drew Gulak, and Fred Yehi vs TJ Perkins. Kalisto at Freelance WrestlingKalisto was backstage at the Freelance Wrestling event in Chicago. You can see a photo of Kalisto below: Great time with my buddy @DazeZhaVoo #LuchaLuchaLucha Orale carnal!! pic.twitter.com/nXiC0t64A2— KALISTO (@KalistoWW
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Bismarck, North Dakota (5/6): Dolph Ziggler vs Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn vs Stardust, Roman Reigns vs AJ Styles vs Kevin Owens

  07-05-2016 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)Source: PWTorchWWE Live Results
  May 6, 2016
  Bismarck, N.D.Eden Stiles was ring announcer.(1) Dolph Ziggler beat Baron Corbin.(2) Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows beat Mark Henry & Darren Young.(3) Titus O’Neil beat Fandango.(4) Sami Zayn beat Stardust.(5) IC champion The Miz (w/Maryse) beat Cesaro.[Intermission](6) WWE Women’s champion Charlotte beat Natalya.(7) “Big Cass” Colin Cassady beat Los Matadores (soon
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Bismarck, North Dakota (5/6): Dolph Ziggler vs Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn vs Stardust, Reigns vs Styles vs Owens

  07-05-2016 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ron ElkmanSports Imagery/Getty Images)Source: PWTorchWWE Live Results
  May 6, 2016
  Bismarck, N.D.Eden Stiles was ring announcer.(1) Dolph Ziggler beat Baron Corbin.(2) Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows beat Mark Henry & Darren Young.(3) Titus O’Neil beat Fandango.(4) Sami Zayn beat Stardust.(5) IC champion The Miz (w/Maryse) beat Cesaro.[Intermission](6) WWE Women’s champion Charlotte beat Natalya.(7) “Big Cass” Colin Cassady beat Los Matadores (soon
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (5/6): Bayley vs Alexa Bliss, Shinsuke Nakamura & Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe & Tye Dillinger, And More

  07-05-2016 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Flickr.comSource: PWTorchWWE NXT Live Results
  May 6, 2016
  Oklahoma City, Okla.Tom Phillips was ring announcer.(1) Bayley beat Alexa Bliss.(2) Manny Andrade beat Chris Girard (f/k/a Biff Busick).(3) Austin Aries beat Murphy with the Last Chancery.(4) NXT tag champions American Alpha (Jason Jordan & Chad Gable) beat Sawyer Fulton & Alexander Wolfe.(5) Tyler Breeze beat No Way Jose. Comedy match coming back from intermission.(6) NXT Women’s champion Asuka beat
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results: Oklahoma City (5/6); Bayley vs Alexa Bliss, Shinsuke Nakamura & Finn Balor vs Samoa Joe & Tye Dillinger

  07-05-2016 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Flickr.comSource: PWTorchWWE NXT Live Results
  May 6, 2016
  Oklahoma City, Okla.Tom Phillips was ring announcer.(1) Bayley beat Alexa Bliss.(2) Manny Andrade beat Chris Girard (f/k/a Biff Busick).(3) Austin Aries beat Murphy with the Last Chancery.(4) NXT tag champions American Alpha (Jason Jordan & Chad Gable) beat Sawyer Fulton & Alexander Wolfe.(5) Tyler Breeze beat No Way Jose. Comedy match coming back from intermission.(6) NXT Women’s champion Asuka beat
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results Citrus Springs, Florida (5/6): Patrick Clark In Action, Mojo Rawley vs Elias Samson, The Revival vs TMDK, And More

  07-05-2016 16:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWTorchWWE NXT Live Results
  May 6, 2016
  Citrus Springs, Fla.(1) Kenneth Crawford vs. Noah Kekoa ended in a No Contest due to injury. Crawford slipped attempting a springboard move and was fit for a neckbrace by paramedics. He was able to talk with the trainer on the way out.(2) Carmella & Aliyah beat Mandy Rose & Peyton Royce.(3) Patrick Clark beat Kishan Raftar. Clark’s pants were … epic and patriotic.(4) Josh Woods beat Dan Matha via submission.(5) Mojo Rawley
  
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• Ryback Unhappy With WWE & What It Means For The Big Picture

  07-05-2016 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesThis second of four segments from Chair Shot Reality being filmed at the Squirrel Hill sports bar is talking about Ryback being unhappy with WWE.Justin LaBar and Ronnell Hunt, an independent professional wrestler, talk about the situation and what it means for the big picture. Here’s some highlights of the conversation:Justin LaBar:It’s unfortunate, I feel bad for Ryback. He’s a very passionate guy, that’s the first thing I took away the first ti
  
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• Austin Aries Comments On Joining NXT, Working With NXT Talent, Main Roster, More

  07-05-2016 08:18
  
  WWE NXT star Austin Aries recently spoke with Fightclub Radio about a variety of topics. Here are the following highlights:
  On looking forward to working with the wrestlers in NXT:
  “Every time Samoa Joe and myself have stepped in the ring, we’ve always created a little bit of magic. I think one of those guys, kind of like Bobby [Roode] that I just kind of clicked with and Joe has always been a guy like that, even with Finn Bálor. We’ve just never crossed paths and I thin
  
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• Austin Aries Comments On Joining NXT, Working With NXT Talent, Main Roster Call-Up, More

  07-05-2016 08:18
  
  WWE NXT star Austin Aries recently spoke with Fightclub Radio about a variety of topics. Here are the following highlights:
  On looking forward to working with the wrestlers in NXT:
  “Every time Samoa Joe and myself have stepped in the ring, we’ve always created a little bit of magic. I think one of those guys, kind of like Bobby [Roode] that I just kind of clicked with and Joe has always been a guy like that, even with Finn Bálor. We’ve just never crossed paths and I thin
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results (05/06) From Oklahoma City: Nakamura, Balor, Samoa Joe

  07-05-2016 07:07
  Thanks to contributor Benny Fisher for the following WWE NXT live event results from tonight’s show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Here are the following highlights:
  * Bayley defeated Alexa Bliss in a fun opener. Bayley seemed to be really working hard tonight, they were both deserving of the pops here. Good crowd tonight, hot already
  * Manny Andrade defeated Chris Girard and both tore the house down. Clueless fans chanted “let’s go rookies” at them. Manny’s going to b
  
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• TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Eli Drake – Details Inside

  07-05-2016 06:33
  Dixie Carter has announced that Eli Drake has re-signed a new deal with the company, posting to Twitter:
  Proud to announce @IMPACTWRESTLING has re-signed @EliDrakeTNA! Keep your eye on him in 2016! Amazing talent. pic.twitter.com/E1sb2pO5SX
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) May 6, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTO): A *HOT* Miss Tessmacher *BOOTY IN A THONG* Pic!!!!
  The post TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Eli Drake – Details Inside appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Report – TNA Telling Talent To Tweet About ‘Good Morale’

  07-05-2016 06:20
  
  According to a report from the Observer, a TNA talent told Dave Meltzer over WrestleMania 32 weekend that “he was actually told to send a Tweet by management about how great the morale is. He didn’t, and said for the people who have been with the company for a long time, it was the worst ever.”
  As possible evidence to this, here are some recent posts by talent on Twitter specifically addressing the company’s morale:
  Great week. Everyone leaves the bullshit they hear/read
  
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• Jay Lethal Discusses ROH ‘Global Wars’ PPV & Title Defense, Throws Out First Pitch in Chicago (Photo); ‘Global Wars’ Match Card & Info

  07-05-2016 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Ring of Honor WrestlingThis Sunday night Ring of Honor presents “Global Wars” live on PPV and IPPV, as a part of their annual co-produced tour with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Current ROH World Champion Jay Lethal sat down with our friends at CraveOnline.com to discuss the event, and his upcoming title defense against hometown hero Colt Cabana, and the company’s big return to PPV. “It’s always cool when the challenger is in his hometown. In the
  
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• Hornswoggle & Zeb Colter Set To Work Joint WrestlePro/GFW Live Event

  07-05-2016 04:44
  UPDATE: Following his release today, Dutch “Zeb Colter” Mantell has been announced as working the June 11th show for WrestlePro and GFW. Colter joins Hornswoggle as released WWE talent from today appearing at the show:
  Welcome @WWEZeb! And @BookerT5x!
  Catch them 6/11 in Keyport, NJ as GFW and @WeAreWrestlePro join forces! pic.twitter.com/76QBVPRdiw
  — GFW 5/13-5/15 (@GFWWrestling) May 6, 2016
  ORIGINAL: Hornswoggle’s first post-WWE appearance has already been set. He will w
  
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• Damien Sandow Reacts To His WWE Departure, WWE Stock Rises, Miz/WWE Poll

  07-05-2016 04:35
  
  – WWE’s stock closed at $17.13, up $0.33 (1.96%) from the opening price. The price is steady in after-hours trading.
  – WWE’s latest poll asks fans who most deserves a title shot against The Miz. As of this writing the results are as follows:Cesaro: 60%Sami Zayn: 24%Kevin Owens: 16%
  – Damien Sandow posted the below to Twitter following his WWE release:
  Wow! Trending worldwide for 3 plus hours. Sorry I didn't notice I was at @ChurchillDowns . Ok so here it goes.. Book
  
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• LIVE STREAM: Freelance Wrestling’s Feel Monger feat. Isaias Velazquez v Rude Boy Riley, Robert “Ego” Anthony v Rickey Shane Page, More

  07-05-2016 04:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZ TV is proud to bring to you the official live stream for Freelance Wrestling’s Feel Monger! This event is being live streamed from the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL.The in-ring competition begins at 10 pm CST and will end roughly past Midnight. You can find the full card for tonight’s show below:FREELANCE SIGNATURE 8 MAN SCRAMBLE! EGO ROBERT ANTHONY VS. RICKY SHANE PAGEGPA VS. NICK BRUBAKERTAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP:
  SPACE MONKEY AND REY FURIA VS. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (C)CHRIS CAST
  
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• Cameron Issues A Statement On Her WWE Departure Earlier Today

  07-05-2016 04:14
  
  Cameron posted the following statement via Twitlonger, regarding her release from WWE today:
  Wells it’s been a pretty intense few days to say the least. I appreciate the outpouring of love and support that I have received today. I would like to take the time to appropriately thank all the fans and the WWE but before I take my final bow, let me throw back a few and take this all in lol! Stay tuned for my full statement..
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• Rumor Killer On Randy Orton’s WWE Release & Retirement Reports

  07-05-2016 03:57
  
  Despite a rumor floating around, there are no indications that Randy Orton is set to be released today. While there were rumors of a major release coming and RF Video’s Rob Feinstein claims that a “really big” top star has been released, alleged evidence that Orton has been released has been disproven.
  Fans were pointing to the fact that Randy Orton’s profile on WWE.com had been made inactive as proof he was being let go, but the profile has been restored so it appears to
  
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• Bret Hart: ‘Major Tension Between Shane/HHH/Stephanie At Payback’

  07-05-2016 03:49
  
  In the latest episode of the Sharpshooter Show, Bret Hart talked about sensing tension backstage between Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H backstage at the WWE Payback pay-per-view event.
  On the tension: “With Shane I sensed he was really relaxed but I also sensed a distance there. In the backstage area I never saw Stephanie, Triple H and Shane all in the same room. I’m just reading between the lines without knowing anything. I could see that there was real tension there.
  
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• Karl Anderson on Roman Reigns; Says the “Club is Back Together” (Photo), TNA Announces Another Re-Signing

  07-05-2016 03:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.orgBullet Club is Back in WWEKarl Anderson took to Twitter this morning to comment on the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, and posted a photo with fellow Bullet Club members Luke Gallows and AJ Styles. Roman Empire is gonna be brought down..
  The Club is back together..
  @WWE pic.twitter.com/O3aNh4Zl6F— Karl Anderson (@Machinegunka) May 6, 2016The photo above is interesting, as in story Styles has openly acknowledged his friendship with Gallows and An
  
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• Teddy Long Reacts To The Ryback-WWE Contract Dispute, Talks WWE Release

  07-05-2016 02:55
  
  In an interview with Pro Wrestling 24/7, Teddy Long spoke about Ryback’s contract issues with WWE. Here are highlights:
  On if being mainstream is what makes WWE the pinnacle of wrestling: “I agree it’s the mainstream aspect and two what really makes it the brand, there isn’t any competition. There really is no one else around. You got, basically one organization, that’s running TNA, and I certainly wouldn’t say they are competition to WWE.”
  On if he felt
  
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• Santino Comments on His Release; 10 Years with WWE, Update on Randy Orton & Timetable For Return

  07-05-2016 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Santino Comments on WWE ReleaseAs noted, two-time Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella was one of several names released by WWE this afternoon. The self-proclaimed “Milan Miracle” gave a few parting words via Twitter just a few moments ago. This August would’ve been 10 years with #WWE, not bad for a guy who had his first match at age 29, it took me 3 HARD yrs to get there— Santino Marella (@milanmiracle) May 7, 2016For those doing the Wiki research that may be c
  
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• VIDEO: Stephanie McMahon: ‘Chyna Will Be In The WWE Hall Of Fame!’, More

  07-05-2016 02:34
  
  TMZ.com recently caught up with Stephanie McMahon, and asked her about Chyna, who recently passed away. She was asked if Chyna would be in the WWE Hall of Fame, and responded with the following…
  “I’m SURE that we will see Chyna in the Hall of Fame at some point in the future. I’m not sure exactly what year that will be, but there’s no denying her contributions to WWE.”TMZ.com also posted the following video of Eva Marie at an event yesterday:100% DIRECT LINK
  
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• The Wyatt Family Teases Their Return To WWE Television – Details

  07-05-2016 02:30
  The members of The Wyatt Family posted the following on Twitter, teasing their returns to WWE TV…
  #TheReturn
  — Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) May 5, 2016
  #TheReturn
  — Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) May 5, 2016
  #TheReturn
  — . (@LukeHarperWWE) May 5, 2016
  Perception is cloudy when one is tormented. pic.twitter.com/GpLtBNQ1Jt
  — Erick Rowan (@ERICKROWAN) May 5, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Summer Rae Total Divas Promo Pic! **BARE NAKED ASS PHOTO – MUST-SEE-NOW**!
  
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• Damien Sandow Issues First Comment on WWE Release, NXT Star Possibly Injured at Today’s Live Event

  07-05-2016 02:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesSandow Comments on WWE ReleaseDamien Sandow has issued his first words via Twitter following a mass release of talent by WWE this afternoon, which unfortunately included the former Money in the Bank winner. Wow! Trending worldwide for 3 plus hours. Sorry I didn’t notice I was at @ChurchillDowns . Ok so here it goes.. [email protected]— Aaron(Damien Sandow) (@TheDamienSandow) May 6, 2016Developmental Star Possibly InjuredWWE developmental talent Kenne
  
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• John Cena NBC ‘Today’ Appearances, Rusev And Lana Hockey Game, Charlotte/Ric Flair

  07-05-2016 01:55
  
  - The WWE recently announced that WWE Superstar John Cena will return to co-host NBC’s “Today” show on Monday, May 9th; Tuesday, May 10th; and Friday, May 13th.
  - As noted, Rusev and Lana attended last night’s NHL Playoff triple OT thriller between the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks. Seen below, Lana and Rusev hyping the crowd in their custom jerseys:
  WWE Super Stars Rusev & Lana hypin up #Smashville! #StandWithUs #PredsPride #SJSvsNSH #MyPlayoffsMoment pic.t
  
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• Teddy Long On The WWE’s Income Disparity, Ryback’s Issue With WWE, More

  07-05-2016 01:41
  
  Former WWE referee and wrestling personality Teddy Long recently spoke with Pro Wrestling 24/7 to talk about a variety of topics including the WWE’s income disparity, Ryback thoughts on pay equality and more. Here are the following highlights below:
  “I didn’t feel so much as though I was free, they didn’t have me as a slave. But I was happy to be away from the wrestling business for awhile… But I can understand what Ryback is coming from.”
  “There are ce
  
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• Backstage Updates – Eric Young, Bobby Roode & Their WWE Statuses

  07-05-2016 01:39
  – According to sources, Bobby Roode reportedly signed a deal with WWE/NXT at the last TV tapings. Roode was announced as working the June NXT UK tour by the official WWE UK Twitter account this morning, but it has been deleted.
  – Eric Young recently spoke with NiagaraThisWeek.com about his NXT appearance and status with the company, here are the highlights…
  On His Recent NXT Appearance: “It was in the works. I was supposed to go and talk with Hunter (WWE executive Paul L
  
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• Sami Zayn On Accomplishing His Dream, Preparation Before Matches, Evolution Of Fans

  07-05-2016 01:22
  WWE Superstar Sami Zayn recently spoke with Omaha.comabout a variety of topics including his future plans, preparation for matches and much more. Here are the following highlights:
  On plans for his immediate future:
  “If you caught RAW the other night, the story between Kevin Owens and I isn’t over. It might never be over. I do have my sights set on the Intercontinental Championship now. My heroes all held that title. It’s a title I always dreamed of winning. Even after a long c
  
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• Samoa Joe On Triple H’s Original Vision For Him, Relationship With Vince McMahon, More

  07-05-2016 01:11
  
  - WWE NXT Champion Samoa Joe recently appeared on the Sam Roberts’ Wrestling Podcast to talk about a variety of topics. Here are a couple highlights below:
  On Triple H’s original vision for him:
  “I think Hunter kind of had a vision for how he wanted things to go. And he realized what he kind of had and wanted to catch a fire with everything and bringing me in to NXT was a big part of that. He knew I could add momentum to the brand and kind of help shift perception from it being
  
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