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• Pittsburgh Restaurant Introduces HBK Sandwich, Viewership For Lucha Underground’s Seven-Way Gift Of The Gods Title Match

  19-05-2016 23:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  HBK Sandwich
  Primanti Bros from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has made a HBK sandwich. A line for the Pittsburgh Penguins was named HBK for the names of the players on the line. Shawn Michaels commented on the post of the sandwich on twitter. You can see the post below: Cheer HBK. Live HBK. Now eat HBK w/ our ham, bacon & kielbasa sandwich, available for Game 4! #HBKSandwich #HBKLine pic.twitter.com/GO19Tnt3dY
  — Primanti Bros (@primantibros) May 19, 2016
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• The Brand New WWE NXT Tag Team Is?, Dudley Boyz Doing Q&A For Ride Along Taping, WWE Stock

  19-05-2016 23:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Tag Team is? 
  Nick Miller and Shane Thorne, TM61, were introduced to the WWE NXT universe on the NXT Faceboook page. Tom Phillips and Corey Graves hosted the live stream and recapped what has happened in NXT before introducing TM 61.
  Miller and Thorne are from Australia and talked about their journey to the WWE. The team was formerly known as TMDK, which stands for The Mighty Don’t Kneel. It was announced that the two will be on the NXT TV tapings that
  
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• Fred Yehi Discusses His Cruiserweight Classic Qualifying Match Against TJ Perkins, Is He In Talks With WWE?, Gives Shoulder Injury Update, More

  19-05-2016 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio’s NXT Rewind this week features an exclusive interview with EVOLVE’s Fred Yehi. Fred was recently featured in a WWE Cruiserweight Classic qualifying match against TJ Perkins at EVOLVE 61.
  You can find some of Fred’s quotes transcribed below. The audio from Fred’s interview can be found starting around the forty minute mark in the embedded audio player above.
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  On how his shoulder is healing after recently being inj
  
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• Big Plans For Stephanie McMahon Memoir, New WWE NXT Tag Team To Be Introduced Today

  19-05-2016 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Stephanie McMahon Memoir
  Source: PWInsider Elite
  Stephanie McMahon’s book is part of a bigger plan for Stephanie. The goal with the book is to put Stephanie in front of the general public more. The hope is that the book will help build her relationship with the audience. Then when Vince McMahon retires, Stephanie can be seen as the replacement for Vince. 
  New NXT Tag Team
  WWE NXT twitter account has announced that they will announce a new tag team at 5 pm on Facebook today. During th
  
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• Rich Brennan On The Natural Chemistry He Had With Corey Graves, Why Do Superstars & Commentators Pick On Byron Saxton?, More

  19-05-2016 22:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This WrestleZone Radio exclusive features Nick Hausman interviewing former WWE Smackdown & NXT commentator Rich Boccini (aka Rich Brennan).
  You can find more info about the interview as well as some transcribed quotes below.
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  On which commentator he felt he had the best chemistry with:RB: I loved working with Jerry Lawler. I loved working with Byron Saxton. I worked with Byron every week almost on Superstars. I consider Byron a friend. I felt that the
  
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• Why Brooklyn Brawler Was Released By WWE, Stephanie McMahon Celebrates Andre The Giant’s Birthday

  19-05-2016 21:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Why Brooklyn Brawler Was Released
  Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that WWE released Steve Lombardi, “The Brooklyn Brawler,” because of what someone said was a small mistake he had made. Lombardi was released by WWE earlier this month.
  Stephanie McMahon 
  Stephanie McMahon posted a Instagram photo of her and Andre The Giant. You can see the photo below:
   
  Andre would have been the same age as my dad today. His contributions to our busi
  
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• Aiden English Discusses WWE’s Tag-Team Division, Enzo Amore & Big Cass, More

  19-05-2016 21:39
  
  Aiden English recentlyspoke with Planeta Wrestling, here are the highlights…
  On The Extreme Match He’d Like To be Involved In: “As far as tag team matches, there have been tag team tables matches, ladder matches, Edge & Christian’s TLC matches, all of which are equally entertaining and terrifying. I would say some kind of manliness match, but nobody would win that but us. Ever since I was a young kid, I’ve always wanted to be in a tag team ladder match. If I ev
  
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• Mr. T. Reveals Whether He’s Still Cool With Hulk Hogan, Talks WrestleMania, More

  19-05-2016 21:29
  
  Mr. T recently appeared onRing Rust Radio, here are the highlights…
  Would He Lie Another WrestleMania Moment?: No, I have been there and done that. It was fun the time I did have with them. I was honored that they thought enough of me to put me in the Hall of Fame. I was thankful they gave me the chance to talk about the man behind the guy with the gold and the Mohawk. I was very honored by that. My time has come and gone with them. Wrestling is a young man’s sport. I was honored wh
  
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• Various News & Notes – EVOLVE Coming To New England, AAW Lineup, Credible

  19-05-2016 21:21
  
  —Here is the updated card for the June 17th AAW: Killers Among Us event. The show takes place at 115 Bourbon Street (3359 w 115th Street Merrionette Park, IL) with an 8PM local bell time. You can get tickets for the showhere…
  * Killer Kult (AAW Heavyweight Champion Sami Callihan & Dave Crist) vs. Outlaw Inc (Eddie Kingston & Homicide)* AAW Tag Team Championship Match: Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett (C) vs. The Hooligans (Devin & Mason Cutter with Bucky Collins)* Drago vs
  
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• Carmella Drops Word From Entrance, What Are The Plans For Shinsuke Nakamura At WWE NXT Takeover?, Plans For Kalisto and Rusev

  19-05-2016 21:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Carmella Drops ‘Diva’
  Carmella made a slight change to her entrance. On this weeks episode of NXT, Carmella took out the word diva. This could be because of WWE’s new direction for Women’s wrestlers. 
  Shinsuke Nakamura Plans
  Wrestling Observer Radio is reporting that the plan for Shinsuke Nakamura is to take on Austin Aries at NXT Takeover on June 8th. Nakamura was the mystery partner to tag with Austin Aries in a match aga
  
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• Mandy Leon Reacts To ROH’s Women Of Honor, Her Offensive Moves, More

  19-05-2016 21:04
  
  – Mandy Leon dida new Q&A with the ROH website. Some highlights are below:
  On developing her offensive moves: “When it comes to finishing my opponents, submissions are my go to. I have numerous submissions that I like to surprise my opponents with unexpectedly, but two of my favorites as of right now are “Santeria” (Koji Clutch) and my newly created “Havana Dreams.” In this maneuver, not only is initial crank instantly trapping and choking my opponent, but
  
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• Why Does Colt Cabana Not Get WWE Guests On His Podcast? Reason Why NXT Tag Team Blake & Murphy Split

  19-05-2016 20:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Colt Cabana
  Colt Cabana explained why he does not get guests from the WWE. There were WWE stars scheduled to be on “The Art of Wrestling Podcast,” but after the CM Punk episode he did not bother to ask. You can hear Cabana’s explanation below: Blake and Murphy Split
  On this weeks NXT episode, Blake, Murphy and Alexa Bliss split after a loss to Austin Aries and Shinsuke Nakamura. Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio is reporting that one
  
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• Watch Sheamus Mutate In TMNT2 (Video), The Daily News Remembers Andre The Giant, Triple H Comments On WWE PC Tryouts Today

  19-05-2016 20:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Watch Sheamus Mutate In TMNT2
  A new teaser has been released for the upcoming TMNT2 via comicbook.com’s Youtube page. The teaser features WWE Superstar Sheamus‘ mutation into the Rocksteady Rhino character and can be viewed in the embedded video player above.
  The Daily News Remembers Andre The Giant
  Earlier today WWE released a video taking a look at the life and legend of Andre the Giant.
  Related: WWE Celebrates The Legend Of Andre The Giant (Video)
  The Daily News has als
  
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• 5/19 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Major NXT Star To RAW Soon?, WWE Live In Japan News, Steph’s Book, July 4th RAW Expectations, More

  19-05-2016 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as the co-host.
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  Some of the topics discussed include:
  A major name that could be called up to the WWE main roster
  Japanese fans being let down by the WWE Live cards for their Japan shows
  Why WWE will be pushing Stephanie McMahon hard on WWE TV in the coming months
  Low expectations for the RAW on July 4th this year
  
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• Andrew Goldstein Talks About His Former Dream Job As A WWE Writer, Celebrities In Creative Positions, More

  19-05-2016 20:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Writer Talks His Dream Job & More
  Former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein has penned an article for Complex taking a look back at his dream job as WWE Writer as well as the journey’s of four celebrities who have worked in WWE creative:
  Patrice O’Neil
  Freddie Prinze Jr.
  Bob Mould
  Billy Corgan
  Here is a excerpt from the article taking a look at Billy Corgan’s current position as Senior Producer of Creative and Talent Development for
  
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• Batista Pokes Fun At Stephanie McMahon’s Workout, New Eve Marie Video, More

  19-05-2016 19:59
  
  – Cameron, who was recently released from WWE, posted to Twitter revealing she filmed for an as-yet-unknown project with actress Yazmin Monet Watkins yesterday:
  – Batista poked a little bit at Stephanie McMahon on Twitter. McMahon posted on the social media network saying that a slap was arguably her finishing maneuver, to which Batista replied:
  It's arguable that "the slap" is my character's finishing maneuver. Who do you think was hit the worst? #StephBookhttps://t.co/rXuSEYY8Pn
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• WWE Celebrates The Legend Of Andre The Giant (Video), Kevin Owens Shares Funny John Cena Story

  19-05-2016 19:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Celebrates The Legend Of Andre The Giant
  WWE has posted the above video to their Youtube taking a look at the life and legend of Andre The Giant. Today would have been the 70th birthday for the WWE Hall of Famer.
  I recently had the chance to catch up with the daughter of Andre The Giant, Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, and she chatted all about the upcoming movie being made about the life of her father.
  Related: Andre The Giant Biopic Being Produced Based On Recent Graphic Novel
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• WWE Officially Announces 32 Talent Names Attending Performance Center Tryouts This Week, WWE Exec Comments

  19-05-2016 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced the following:
  Football pros, collegiate grapplers highlight WWE Performance Center tryout
  ORLANDO, Fla. — Thirty-two athletes, with backgrounds spanning the NFL, NCAA wrestling, mixed martial arts and other sports, reported to the WWE Performance Center today for a tryout.
  The tryout, which takes place over three days, will be overseen by Performance Center Head Coach Matt Bloom.
  “Because our next rookie class is already full of experienced in-ring workers
  
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• The Rock Set To Star In New Film

  19-05-2016 19:44
  
  - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will star in a upcoming movie based on the best-selling book “The Janson Directive.” NBC Universal and Seven Bucks Productions will be producing the movie, both hope to make this movie a multi-film franchise.
  If you’re unfamiliar with The Janson Directive, here’s the official synopsis:
  When billionaire philanthropist Peter Novak is kidnapped by a terrorist known as The Caliph, it’s up to Paul Janson — a legend in the not
  
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• Former WWE Star Paul London Says WWE Was a “Horrible Place to Work”, Talks Getting Heat for Stealing a Move, Shoots on Ted DiBiase

  19-05-2016 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE Tag Team Champion Paul London was the latest guest of the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. In this passionate interview, he describes the “horrible” atmosphere within WWE, a WWE Hall of Famer he lost all respect for, thanking Vince for releasing him, and much more. Below are some highlights.
  Getting heat for “stealing” someone’s move:
  I remember we were working I think Matt [Hardy] and Shannon [Moore] in New York, and I decided that we could start doing some
  
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• The Steiner Brothers vs. Sting & Lex Luger: WCW SuperBrawl

  19-05-2016 19:32
  
  The Steiner Brothers battle Sting & Lex Luger at the first SuperBrawl with the WCW World Tag Team Championship on the line:The post The Steiner Brothers vs. Sting & Lex Luger: WCW SuperBrawl appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Legend of Andre the Giant

  19-05-2016 19:32
  
  Few Superstars have left as indelible a mark on WWE as Andre the Giant. Learn about The Eighth Wonder of the World’s incredible life.The post The Legend of Andre the Giant appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 5 WWE Superstars You Won’t Believe Tapped Out

  19-05-2016 19:31
  It takes a lot to get a Superstar submit during a match. Did you know these five tough-as-nails, iconic Superstars once tapped out?The post 5 WWE Superstars You Won’t Believe Tapped Out appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Carmella vs. Peyton Royce: WWE NXT, May 18, 2016

  19-05-2016 19:27
  
  - With Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady taking over Raw and SmackDown, Carmella is out to make her dreams of becoming NXT Women’s Champion come true. Will The Princess of Staten Island’s solo career get off to a good start against Peyton Royce?The post Carmella vs. Peyton Royce: WWE NXT, May 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bayley vs. Nia Jax: WWE NXT, May 18, 2016

  19-05-2016 19:27
  
  - In a rematch from NXT TakeOver: London, Bayley squares off against the powerful Nia Jax. Video courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network. #wwenxtThe post Bayley vs. Nia Jax: WWE NXT, May 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Austin Aries & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Blake & Murphy: WWE NXT, May 18, 2016

  19-05-2016 19:26
  
  Austin Aries & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Blake & Murphy: WWE NXT, May 18, 2016The post Austin Aries & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Blake & Murphy: WWE NXT, May 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• IMPACT BREAKVIEW: See What Happened On May 17, 2016 IMPACT WRESTLING

  19-05-2016 19:25
  
  IMPACT BREAKVIEW: See What Happened On May 17, 2016 IMPACT WRESTLINGThe post IMPACT BREAKVIEW: See What Happened On May 17, 2016 IMPACT WRESTLING appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena to Host This Year’s ESPY Awards, Cena Comments on the Significance of a WWE Star Hosting, Wrestlers Breaking Kayfabe

  19-05-2016 19:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE star John Cena will be hosting this year’s ESPY Awards, taking place on Wednesday, July 13th. Cena recently spoke with ABC News about hosting the awards show, below are some highlights:
  The significance of a WWE star hosting the ESPYs:
  “It’s greatly significant. I’ve worked my entire career to try to broaden the perception of the WWE. A lot of folks think because we’re so entertaining and oftentimes have such wild and well-defined chara
  
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• United in the Square, Body Bar and Junior World Team Trials live on Flowrestling this weekend

  19-05-2016 18:19
  
  Tune in to three top-notch wrestling this weekend live on Flowrestling starting with United in the Square on Thurs.
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Major NXT Star Getting Called Up?, WWE Japan Card, Steph’s Book & WWE TV Push, Charlotte Milestone, More

  19-05-2016 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s show also features an appearance from former WWE Head Writer Vince Russo & 2CW Superstar Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr)
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDail
  
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• WWE Takes A Look At NXT Women’s Champion Asuka (Video), Goldust Celebrating Sobriety Milestone Today

  19-05-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Takes A Look At Asuka As NXT Women’s Champion
  WWE has posted the following video to their Twitter page taking a look at WWE NXT Women’s Champion Asuka:Take a look at the @WWENXT Women’s Champion @WWEAsuka! #WWENXT https://t.co/jMCgG5LdkE
  — WWE (@WWE) May 19, 2016Goldust Celebrates Sobriety Milestone
  Dustin Runnels (aka Goldust) noted today on Twitter that he has now been sober for eight years. Below are some tweets from him regarding the milestone:8 yrs ago today I d
  
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• Lilian Garcia Gives Update On Her Father’s Health, Preview Of New Japan’s Best Of Super Juniors 2016

  19-05-2016 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lilian Garcia Gives Update On Father’s Health
  Lilian Garcia’s father’s battle with cancer became public in the last week and this morning she posted the following update on her Facebook page about his current health and recovery:Preview Of New Japan’s Best Of Super Juniors 2016
  PWInsider.com has an excellent article up right now taking a look at all of the competitors and blocks in the upcoming New Japan Best Of Super Juniors 2016 tournam
  
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• 5 WWE Superstars You Won’t Believe Tapped Out (Video), The Foleys Visit The WWE Warehouse (Photo)

  19-05-2016 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  5 WWE Superstars You Won’t Believe Tapped Out
  WWE’s YouTube page has released the above video narrated by Corey Graves featuring 5 WWE Superstars You Won’t Believe Tapped Out. The five Superstars listed in the video are:
  Triple H (to John Cena)
  John Cena (to Kurt Angle)
  Steve Austin (to Kurt Angle)
  Brock Lesnar (to Kurt Angle)
  Kurt Angle (to Chris Jericho)
  The Foleys Visit The WWE Warehouse
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has posted the following to his personal Facebook page not
  
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• Shawn Michaels Teases NHL Playoff Game 5 Announcement, Gerald Brisco At WWE Performance Center

  19-05-2016 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Michaels Teases NHL Playoff Game 5 Announcement
  The Pittsburgh Penguins “HBK Line” featuring their forwards Carl Hagelin, Nock Bonino & Phil Kessel has been receiving a lot of attention in the press recently. Shawn Michaels has posted the following to his personal Sqor page teasing an announcement he will be making about the Penguins upcoming Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightening:Gerald Brisco At WWE Performance Center
  Triple H has pos
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Kid Cadet, Vince Russo & Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr)

  19-05-2016 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 SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as the co-host.
  Today’s show also features appearances from former WWE Head Writer Vince Russo and 2CW Superstar Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr).
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily.&
  
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• Which NXT Superstar Would Zack Ryder Like To Wrestle?, TNA One Night Stand: Victory Road Debuts Tomorrow

  19-05-2016 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Zack Ryder Says He’d Like To Wrestle Finn Balor
  WWE Superstar Zack Ryder was recently asked by a fan on Twitter which NXT Superstar he would like to wrestle against and he responded by saying, “Finn Balor… for the street cred.” You can find Zack’s tweet below:@wwebalor…for the street cred https://t.co/vrNDkAP7Yy
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) May 18, 2016TNA One Night Stand: Victory Road Debuting Tomorrow
  TNA will debu
  
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• 5/19 Edition of NXT Rewind feat. Fred Yehi: Talking Nia Jax v Bayley, Takeover Steel Cage Match, No Way Jose Speaks, CWC Updates, More

  19-05-2016 16:00 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 audio
  In this episode Jonathan & Chris discuss:
  Chris and Jon’s trip to WWE Live in GreenvilleA refreshing start to NXTWhat is going to happen now with BAMF?Dana Brooke’s impressive main roster debutNo Way Jose’s first backstage interviewCarmella vs Peyt
  
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• Videos: Conor McGregor & Dana White Have Two Hour Meeting, Stephanie McMahon’s Latest Midnight Workout

  19-05-2016 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Conor McGregor & Dana White Have Two Hour Meeting
  In the past many weeks Conor McGregor has been pulled from UFC 200 and has also teased a multi-million dollar boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. Through all of this Dana White has had to issue multiple statements in regards to Conor’s status with UFC and his fighting future. TMZ posted the above video this morning showing McGregor and White meeting in Beverly Hills, CA last night. The two were said to have a two hour meeting but
  
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• Update – WWE Releases Yet Another Announcer – Details

  19-05-2016 06:33
  
  UPDATE: According toPro Wrestling Sheet, Alex Reyes believes that he, Rich Brennan and Kyle Edwards were released because of their being lifelong fans of the business. The site reports that according to sources close to Reyes, he thinks that the three were hired because of their passion for the business but that all of them found their roles reduced in 2016 and then were released.
  According to the site, there’s no specific instances to suggest this is the case but that it is known the comp
  
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• A New Title Match Added To The Next WWE NXT Takeover Special – Details

  19-05-2016 06:20
  
  It was announced Wednesday night on NXT that American Alpha will defend the NXT Tag Team Titles against the Revival at NXT Takeover. The match is a rematch from WWE NXT Takeover: Dallas where Jason Jordan and Chad Gable won the championship from Dash and Dawson.
  WWE NXT Takeoever takes place on June 8th from Full Sail University and airs live on the WWE Network.
  She Does It Again!!!! 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Jessica Alba **BENDING OVER** In A Bikini! MUST-SEE-NOW!!!
  The post A New Title Match
  
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• Funny WWE/MLB Memes Surface Online, Charlotte To Break WWE PPV Record, Banks

  19-05-2016 05:28
  
  – Charlotte will break a record at this Sunday’s Extreme Rules as she will be the first woman to appear at 11 consecutive PPVs ever.
  – Sasha Banks was featured in a preview for WWE’s new book 100 Greatest Matches, which is available now. Banks match at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn was included.– Several WWE memes appeared online after the Texas Rangers’ Roughned Odor punched the Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista. This included the “No Way Jose” them
  
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• Eric Bischoff Discusses The Push Of AJ Styles Following The Royal Rumble

  19-05-2016 04:52
  
  Eric Bischoff recently appeared on Wrestle zone, and spoke about how he would have pushed AJ Styles following his unexpectedly positive reaction at the Royal Rumble. Here is what he had to say…
  “I’ve said this before, I’m not just responding to this particular question, in the past when I was running WCW, producing and making a lot of the decisions creatively I would often go up in to the crowd. In an area of the arena where no one could see me. I’d have my hat on
  
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• Update On The Samoa Joe / Finn Balor Outcome Affecting Main Roster Plans, Stephanie McMahon’s New Book Dictating Her WWE TV Future

  19-05-2016 04:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Samoa Joe / Finn Balor
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  The Samoa Joe versus Finn Balor match at NXT Takeover on June 8th is likely the blowoff match for the feud, and the loser is likely moving up to the main roster. 
  The final plans for the live special should be more apparent following this week’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. The first show taped would be the ‘go-home’ show, and the others would be for content airing af
  
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• Backstage News On Local Reception For The WWE Japan Tour, Note On Expected 7/4 RAW Rating, Reason For Cruiserweight Classic Rescheduling

  19-05-2016 04:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Japan
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  The announced matches for WWE’s upcoming Japan tour were reportedly received with a bit of disappointment in Japan, eventhough both shows sold out immediately. 
  The thought was that Shinsuke Nakamura, who is facing Bray Wyatt on the tour, might be featured in a single match in the main event, which is occupied by Roman Reigns defending in a triple threat match. Nakamura’s match will be very meaningful, but he has the sam
  
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• Natalya Reacts To Being In The WWE RAW Main Event, Her Rough 2015 & More

  19-05-2016 04:35
  
  Natalya spoke with Sporting News for a new interview. Some excerpts are below:
  On finding out she would be in the main event segment of RAW: “It was shocking to find out. I got to the arena and then we were told that you guys are on last. We were like “oh my God.” Not only are we main-eventing Raw but we’re closing Raw. It was surreal. And it’s still surreal. I was on my drive last night from Greensboro to Greenville and I was just processing it all, taking it all i
  
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• Update – Emma Undergoes Successful Back Surgery Today

  19-05-2016 04:22
  
  Emma underwent successful surgery today on her back today. The surgery was needed to repair the ruptured disc in her back that was confirmed earlier this week.
  Zack Ryder took to Instagram to note that he was flying in to be with Emma for the surgery, posting:Flying to be wIth @emmalution as she is having surgery today. She worked so hard to get back on the main roster. I know she'll be back again!
  A photo posted by ZACK RYDER (@zryder85) on May 18, 2016 at 4:36am PDT
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS):
  
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• Details On New WWE Movie Featuring Mark Henry, First Look At TNA Asylum Years 2, This Week’s Impact Breakview (Videos)

  19-05-2016 04:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mark Henry
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  Mark Henry has a small role in the new WWE Studios film “Incarnate”, which is currently scheduled for a September release. The movie is about a boy possessed by a demon, and the exorcist who tries to enter the boy’s mind to get rid of the demon. 
  TNA Asylum Years 2 
  The following video (h/t to Wrestling DVD Network) is a new preview ‘unboxing’ of the new TNA Asylum Y
  
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• Big Upset on Tonight’s WWE NXT, Tension Between Austin Aries and His Mystery Partner, Top NXT Tag Team Loses a Member

  19-05-2016 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following are some newsworthy events coming out of tonight’s edition of WWE NXT.
  Bayley lost a singles match to Nia Jax, in what has to be considered a big upset. Aside from losing the NXT Womens Title to Asuka at NXT Takeover Dallas, tonight was Bayley’s first televised loss in almost a year.
  Austin Aries chose Shinsuke Nakamura as his mystery partner for tonight’s tag team match against Blake and Murphy. While Aries and Nakamura did get the win
  
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• Update on Emma Following Surgery, Zack Ryder Comments on Emma’s Procedure, Ryback Reveals Big Gym Goals in New Workout Video

  19-05-2016 04:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update on Emma Following Surgery, Zack Ryder Comments on Emma’s Procedure
  Emma noted on Twitter she underwent successful surgery and posted the following:Thank you all so much again for the support and keeping me in your thoughts! Surgery went well today! Just resting up now! 
  — EMMA (@EmmaWWE) May 19, 2016
  Zack Ryder, Emma’s real life boyfriend, posted the following on Instagram prior to her surgery: 
  Flying to be wIth @emmalution as she is having surgery today. She
  
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• Batista Responds To Stephanie ‘Slap’ Comment, Title Rematch Added To NXT Takeover, This Week’s NXT Highlights (Videos)

  19-05-2016 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Batista
  Stephanie McMahon posted a question on Twitter, using the hashtag #StephBook, possibly for feedback for her recently announced book. 
  Related: Possible Title for Stephanie McMahon’s Memoir
  Interestingly enough, after Stephanie asked about slapping WWE stars, Batista posted the following response: Plus it helps to get guys over! And it builds a great angle for when you get your receipt it looks good I tried! https://t.co/m4zlY9BzeJ
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