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• Backstage News on WWE Brand Split Plans, Vince Reportedly “Pumped” About the Idea, Will There Will Be Two World Titles?, New Signings

  25-05-2016 23:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to F4WOnline.com, Vince McMahon is reportedly “pumped up” and full of ideas regarding the upcoming WWE brand split and Smackdown going live on July 19th.
  Despite recent talent releases, WWE will continue to aggressively pursue outside talents as the company will need to fill Raw and Smackdown with as many top stars as possible, and that will include looking at talent from NXT. With regards to live events, it appears WWE will eventually have fo
  
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• WWE Targeting China Expansion, Backstage Heat on Cody Rhodes for WWE Statement, More on Eden Leaving WWE, Goldust’s Status

  25-05-2016 23:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Week’s WrestleTalk News looks at WWE’s expansion in China, Heat on Cody Rhodes and another WWE star quitting the company…
  WWE Targeting China Expansion
  Many eyebrows were raised when it was announced that Chinese wrestler Ho Ho Lun would be taking part in WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic tournament.
  Well, it looks like the WWE could be targeting China as their next market to conquer as along with Lun’s inclusion in the tournament, the company will be holding tryou
  
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• Sheamus Talks Initial Reaction to “You Look Stupid” WWE Crowd Chants, How He Thought Fans Would Receive His Look, TMNT 2 and More

  25-05-2016 23:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Sheamus, who stars in the upcoming movie “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows”, recently spoke with Chris Van Vliet and below are some interview highlights:
  His reaction when he first heard the “You look stupid” chant:“It’s like anything else in the WWE, when something comes along out of the blue you’re kind of like ‘what?’ and then you’re like ‘ahh’ and then it sinks in.
  
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• Brandi ‘Eden’ Rhodes Reveals Why She Decided To Quit WWE, & More

  25-05-2016 23:05
  Brandi Rhodes (formerly Eden in WWE) posted the following blog ant her WWE release, which you can read below…Free Yo Mind…and the rest will follow. I’ve loved that En Vogue song since I was a little girl.It just screams freedom and equality. The simple words express so much how I feel this morning heading back home to Texas.Last night I announced my last match at Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA…trust me guys, Kevin Owens is sad as hell. Nobody’s gonna hit the “O
  
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• WWE Speculates on Upcoming Roster Draft, Neville Being Advertised for Upcoming Overseas Event, NXT Takeover Music Revealed

  25-05-2016 22:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Neville Being Advertised for Upcoming Overseas Event
  WWE will be returning to the Philippines on Friday, September 9th at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.
  It looks like injured WWE star Neville will be returning soon as he is being advertised for the event, along with Roman Reigns, WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte, WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day, Kane, AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Sasha Banks, Tyler Breeze, Bo Dallas and Zack Ryder. Tickets go on sale Fri
  
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• Sasha Banks Reportedly Scheduled for Injury Evaluation This Weekend, Backstage News on the Status of Banks’ SummerSlam Plans

  25-05-2016 22:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Sasha Banks is currently sidelined with a concussion which she suffered at the May 15th WWE live event during a 6 woman tag team match.
  According to both Wrestling Observer Radio and Squared Circle Sirens, the injury was a “freak accident” and occurred when the referee in the match accidentally hit Banks with a stiff knee to the head, resulting in a concussion.
  Read Also: Sasha Banks Reportedly Injured During Recent WWE Live Event
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• Last Night’s TNA Impact Wrestling Sees Record Viewership with Jeff Hardy in the Main Event

  25-05-2016 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, last night’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, featuring Jeff Hardy in the main event, averaged 359,000 viewers.
  Read Also: TNA World Title Match with Stipulation and Full Metal Mayhem Match Announced for Slammiversary
   
  This week’s number is up from last week’s 311,000 viewership average, and is a new record for Impact Wrestling since the show has been on POP TV.
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• John Cena, Shane & Vince McMahon Comment on SD! Going Live, SD! Also Going Live in The UK, More Details on NXT at Download Festival

  25-05-2016 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live
  With WWE Smackdown going live on Thursday nights on the USA Network beginning July 19th, it was also announced that the show will go live in The UK on the same date.
  Read Also: WWE Brand Split Returning, Smackdown Going Live in July
  John Cena, Shane and Vince McMahon Tweeted the following on Smackdown going live on July 19th:#Smackdown going live July 19?
  Nothing better than going LIVE!#ThingsAreChanging#SmileyFace
  — Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) May 25, 2016
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• Backstage Update on Ric Flair’s WWE Status and Why He Was Pulled From WWE TV, The Latest on More Possible WWE Talent Releases

  25-05-2016 22:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Backstage Update on Ric Flair’s WWE Status
  Despite the angle which took place on WWE Raw this week during which Charlotte kicked her father Ric Flair to the curb, PWInsider.com reports Flair is still signed to a WWE deal and word is we have not seen the last of The Nature Boy on WWE TV. Regarding speculation that Flair being pulled from TV might have been due to any kind of incident, that is not the case, and his removal from TV is strictly story li
  
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• Randy Orton Comments on Cody Rhodes Leaving WWE, AJ Styles in WWE, His Return Status and More

  25-05-2016 22:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton, who has been quiet about his return to WWE since he was sidelined with injury, has posted the following comments on Twitter. As we last reported, Orton is expected to return to WWE TV in the coming weeks:.@PaolaTutuy71 sooner than later
  — Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) May 25, 2016
  .@mod3rd I think he’s a great addition to the roster. Stand up guy. Def looking forward to snatching him outta mid air.
  — Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) May 25, 2016
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• Roman Reigns vs The Big Show At Extreme Rules 2015 (Video), Daniel Bryan Reacts To SD! Going Live

  25-05-2016 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Roman Reigns vs The Big Show At Extreme Rules 2015
  WWE’s Youtube account has uploaded the above video today featuring WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns taking on The Big Show at last year’s Extreme Rules.
  Related: Roman Reigns Talks Seth Rollins’ WWE Return
  Daniel Bryan Reacts To Smackdown Going Live
  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan tweeted the following out earlier today commenting on Smackdown going live on USA:This is awesome, both for the s
  
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• Gawker Fails To Get New Trial In Hulk Hogan Case, Will Still Have To Pay All $140 Million, Who Has Been Bankrolling Hogan’s Lawsuit?

  25-05-2016 21:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  PWInsider.com is reporting that earlier today the Judge overseeing the hearing between Hulk Hogan and Gawker in Tampa, FL rejected Gawker’s attempt to have a new trial and refused to reduce the damages that had already been ruled against them. They are on the hook for $140 million after publishing snippets of Hogan’s sex tape.
  Related: Hulk Hogan and Gawker Returning to Court Tomorrow
  Hogan also filed another lawsuit last month agains
  
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• Ring Of Honor Asks, “What’s Next For The Bullet Club?” (Video), Which WWE Superstar’s Wife Is Expecting?

  25-05-2016 21:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring Of Honor Asks, “What’s Next For The Bullet Club?”
  Ring of Honor has released the above video promoting this week’s episode of Ring of Honor and asking the question, “What’s next for the Bullet Club?”
  They also note that this will be episode #245 and it was filmed in Toronto.
  Randy Orton’s Wife Expecting
  WWE Superstar Randy Orton’s wife Kim noted on Twitter today that she and Randy are now expecting a girl:@RandyOrton and I have bee
  
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• Attitude Era Stars Featured In New Table For 3 (Video), Vince McMahon Wishes Roman Reigns Happy Birthday, Ric Flair Appearing At Comicpalooza

  25-05-2016 20:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Attitude Era Stars Featured In New Table For 3
  WWE has posted the following preview for the latest episode of Table For 3 on the WWE Network to their official YouTube page. This week’s episode features WWE Attitude Era stars Edge, Christian and Mick Foley.
  Vince Wishes Roman Happy Birthday
  WWE Chairman of the Board Vince McMahon has posted the following to Twitter wishing WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns a happy birthday:Happy Birthday to @WWE World Heavyweight Champion @WWERom
  
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• VIDEO: Shane & Stephanie McMahon React To SD! Going Live, Brand Split

  25-05-2016 20:44
  
  WWE announced on Wednesday that SmackDown will move from Thursday nights to Tuesday nights and will air live on the USA Network beginning on July 19th. Also, RAW and SmackDown will have separate rosters, and there will be a Superstar draft.
  WWE’s YouTube account has uploaded a new video of Shane and Stephanie McMahon talking about SmackDown moving to Tuesday nights. You can watch it here:EXCLUSIVE WWE DRAFT NEWS & **SPOILERS** – WHO’S HEADED FROM RAW TO SMACKDOWN?!, THE DAT
  
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• Confirmed – The Return Of The Brand Extension + A Live Draft Planned

  25-05-2016 20:34
  
  WWE announced on Wednesday that SmackDown will move from Thursday nights to Tuesday nights and will air live on the USA Network beginning on July 19th. Also, RAW and SmackDown will have separate rosters and there will be a Superstar draft.
  WWE issued the following:
  A SmackDown shakeup is about to completely reshape all of WWE. Beginning July 19, the second longest-running weekly episodic program in television history, SmackDown, will move from Thursday to Tuesday nights and air LIVE each and eve
  
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• Noelle Foley Pro Wrestling Training Update, Legends Of Wrestling In Pittsburgh Tickets On-Sale Date

  25-05-2016 20:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Noelle Foley Pro Wrestling Training Update
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley’s upcoming WWE Network show Holy Foley recently previewed a clip of his daughter Noelle Foley training to be a wrestler. Squared Circle Sirens has noted that the training facilty Noelle is seen in is in Deer Park, NY not far from where the Foley family lives. NYWC is run by former ECW wrestler Mickey Whipwreck.
  Legends Of Wrestling In Pittsburgh Tickets On-Sale Date
  The tickets for th
  
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• Vince McMahon Comments On Smackdown Going Live, Eden Pens Lengthy Blog About Her WWE Release

  25-05-2016 20:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince McMahon Comments On Smackdown Going Live
  WWE Chairman of the Board Vince McMahon has posted the following to Twitter in regards to this morning’s announcement that Smackdown will be going live on Tuesdays on USA:We’re bringing @WWE #SmackDown to Tuesday nights, LIVE on @USA_Network, starting July 19. https://t.co/ij5VwSgJ0p pic.twitter.com/OeqeixVd7e
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) May 25, 2016Eden Pens Lengthy Blog About Her WWE Release
  Former
  
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• 5/25 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Smackdown Going Live, Upcoming WWE Brand Split & Draft, WWE’s Plans For AJ Styles, Eden’s Release, More

  25-05-2016 19:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray as the co-host. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  WWE announcing Smackdown is going live on Tuesdays and that there will be brand split
  The WWE Draft
  WWE’s plans for AJ Styles going forward
  Eden leaving WWE in the wake of Cody Rhodes‘ release
  Goldust staying with WWE
  RAW ratings going slightl
  
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• Rich Brennan Discusses Vince McMahon Being In His Ear, Mauro Ranallo, Lawler

  25-05-2016 19:33
  
  Former WWE announcer Rich Brennan appeared on The RCWR Show, here are the highlights…
  On Working With Booker T’s Promotion Prior to WWE: “No, no in a lot of ways that was you know that was my entry into the company or my connection with the company. You know when I started doing Booker’s show, I never you know and I’ve said this before, I never had any intention whatsoever of going after pro wrestling as a career. You know I always thought that I would be calling,
  
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• VIDEOS: The Rock & Kevin Hart Promote New Film + DDP/Jake Roberts

  25-05-2016 18:40
  
  – Here are The Rock and Kevin Hart promoting their new film Central Intelligence in a new interview. Rock is asked if his character’s jean shorts are a John Cena reference:– Diamond Dallas Page released the following bonus clip from The Resurrection of Jake The Snake, which is now available on DVD and Blu-ray:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kelly Kelly & Her HOT Mom In Their Bikinis! HOLY SH#@#*#$!! **MUST-SEE-NOW**!!!
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• **SPOILERS** – The Updated WWE Money In The Bank Pay-Per-View Card

  25-05-2016 18:35
  
  Here is the updated WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view card:
  * WWE World Heavyweight Title Match: Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns* Money In the Bank Ladder Match: Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro vs. Chris Jericho vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. One Superstar TBA
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Future WWE Diva – Ric Flair’s Daughter **ASHLEY FLAIR**!The post **SPOILERS** – The Updated WWE Money In The Bank Pay-Per-View Card appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Roman Reigns Talks Seth Rollins’ WWE Return, Facing Him at MITB, Does He Respect Rollins?, Talks How His AJ Styles Feud Has Changed Him

  25-05-2016 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In the wake of his former “brother’s” return, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns revisits his tumultuous history with Seth Rollins and gives his candid opinion of The Architect before their title clash at WWE Money in the Bank.
  On his match with AJ Styles at WWE Extreme Rules, Roman Reigns says it was phenomenal. He added he has a lot of respect for AJ Styles, and he said the match brought out the best in the both of the
  
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• UPDATE: WWE SmackDown Going Live – Draft & Brand Extension?

  25-05-2016 17:58
  
  UPDATE: WWE.com has confirmed the Variety report. They also posted the following video…The new era of #Smackdown has arrived. Starting July 19, Smackdown will be broadcast LIVE TUESDAYS on @USA_Network. pic.twitter.com/ULrGy57aFz
  — Triple H (@TripleH) May 25, 2016
  ORIGINAL: According to Variety, WWE SmackDown will move to Tuesday nights on July 19th, and air live from 8-10 PM ET. This means that the show will go head to head with TNA iMPACT! during the 9PM ET hour. The move is being
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Smackdown Going Live, Imminent WWE Draft, Brand Split, AJ Styles’ Push, Eden’s Release, More

  25-05-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Today’s episode also features an appearance from ProWrestlingSheet.com Editor-in-Chief & former TMZ Senior Producer Ryan Satin.
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDail
  
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• John Cena Appearing on TV Tonight, How Do You Feel About the Return of the WWE Brand Split?, Ric Flair on Chris Jericho Podcast

  25-05-2016 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena Appearing on TV Tonight
  John Cena will be talking his WWE return and American Grit on CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” at 12:35am tonight.
  Ric Flair on Chris Jericho Podcast
  This week’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, hosted by Chris Jericho, will feature WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair as the special guest. Friday’s show will feature comedian Jim Breuer.
  How Do You Feel About the Return of the WWE Brand Split?
  
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• More Details on the Upcoming WWE Brand Split and Smackdown Going Live, WWE Stars Comment on the Big Announcement and More

  25-05-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, WWE Smackdown will be going live on July 19th and the WWE brand split will be returning, as WWE noted Raw and Smackdown will have their own rosters.
  Variety.com has picked up on the announcement and confirmed both Raw and Smackdown will have their own storylines and writing teams. A WWE announcement made earlier today noted the shows will each have a “distinct cast, unique storylines and a dedicated writing team.”
  Additionally, a roster draft will be taking
  
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• Seth Rollins Talks His WWE Return, New Talent on the Main Roster, Which WWE Stars He Wants to Face, If His Knee Is 100%, Rehab and More

  25-05-2016 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Returning WWE star Seth Rollins was the guest on ESPN’s “Off the Top Rope” segment hosted by Jonathan Coachman last night. You can watch the appearance in the videos below, and the following are some highlights:
  Coach asked Rollins about the reaction he got from the crowd when he returned on WWE Raw this week and Rollins said it was wild. He added he’s been sidelined for 7 months and to come back and make an impact in WWE right from the get
  
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• Stephanie and Shane McMahon Talk Who Will Lead the New Smackdown (Video), TM61 Debuts on NXT Tonight, How Old is Roman Reigns Today?

  25-05-2016 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  How Old is Roman Reigns Today?
  In today’s Wrestler birthday news, Roman Reigns turns 31 years old, Bo Dallas turns 26 and Alberto Del Rio turns 39.
  TM61 Debuts on NXT Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s WWE NXT:
  -No Way Jose vs. Johnny Vandal
  -Nia Jax vs. Carmella vs. Alexa Bliss in a #1 contender’s Triple Threat
  -Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa vs.”TM61″ Shane Thorne and Nick Mille
  
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• Stephanie and Shane McMahon Announce Smackdown Going Live (Video), TM61 Debuts on NXT Tonight, How Old is Roman Reigns Today?

  25-05-2016 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  How Old is Roman Reigns Today?
  In today’s Wrestler birthday news, Roman Reigns turns 31 years old, Bo Dallas turns 26 and Alberto Del Rio turns 39.
  TM61 Debuts on NXT Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s WWE NXT:
  -No Way Jose vs. Johnny Vandal
  -Nia Jax vs. Carmella vs. Alexa Bliss in a #1 contender’s Triple Threat
  -Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa vs.”TM61″ Shane Thorne and Nick Mille
  
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• Breaking News: WWE Brand Split Returning, Smackdown Going Live in July, Vince McMahon Comments and More

  25-05-2016 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following:SMACKDOWN GOING LIVE ON USA NETWORK BEGINNING TUESDAY, JULY 19
  SMACKDOWN to Feature Distinct Roster and Storylines
  NEW YORK and STAMFORD, CONN – May 25, 2016 — USA Network, the exclusive cable home to WWE’s marquee properties, announced that its weekly SMACKDOWN show will air live – for the first time ever – and move to Tuesdays every week beginning July 19 from 8-10PM ET/PT. With the SMACKDOWN move, USA Networ
  
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• Breaking News: WWE Brand Split Returning, Smackdown Going Live in July, Vince McMahon Comments

  25-05-2016 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following:SMACKDOWN GOING LIVE ON USA NETWORK BEGINNING TUESDAY, JULY 19
  SMACKDOWN to Feature Distinct Roster and Storylines
  NEW YORK and STAMFORD, CONN – May 25, 2016 — USA Network, the exclusive cable home to WWE’s marquee properties, announced that its weekly SMACKDOWN show will air live – for the first time ever – and move to Tuesdays every week beginning July 19 from 8-10PM ET/PT. With the SMACKDOWN move, USA Networ
  
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• TNA Star Caleb Konley Talks Matt Hardy Helping Him Get Signed by TNA, Who He Wants to Face, His FIP Title Match Against Fred Yehi, More

  25-05-2016 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Newly signed TNA Impact Wrestler Caleb Konley recently joined The Roman Show to talk about how Matt Hardy helped him sign with TNA, his appreciation of Al Snow, who he wants to wrestle in TNA, and defending his FIP title this weekend. Below are some interview highlights:
  On defending his FIP title against Fred Yehi:“He won a battle royal to get this opportunity. Fred has blown up in the past couple of years. He came out of nowhere honestly. I remember seeing him at a show in Georgia sayin
  
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• Gift of the Gods Title Defense, Rey Mysterio In-Action and More on Lucha Underground Tonight, Exclusive Photo and Video Preview

  25-05-2016 13:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview for tonight.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Lucha Underground beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!THE LUCHADORS DEFEND THEIR TRIOS CHAMPIONSHIP IN AN ALL NEW ACTION-PACKED EPISODE OF ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’
  WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON EL REY NETWORK
  This week on the newest episode of “Lucha Underground,” the Gift of the Gods Championship is defended while Joey Ryan and
  
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• Eric Young Talks His Early Training with Scott D’Amore & Kanyon, Talks Training TNA Star Crazzy Steve, His Training Facility & More

  25-05-2016 13:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Eric Young recently spoke with Marc Madison of TheRichest.com, and below are some interview highlights:About his early training:Each was his own individual, that’s for sure. Waldo, he was pretty old and beat up when I met him, and he’s since passed on, but he was a great guy and a lot of what I learned from Waldo wasn’t any of the physical stuff, it was the mentality, it was the psychology of wrestling, being in character and making
  
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• Cameron Releases A Statement Regarding Her WWE Release

  25-05-2016 07:36
  
  UPDATE: Former WWE women’s wrestler Cameron posted the following on Twitter on Tuesday night, addressing her recent release from WWE:
  Thank you…
  THANK YOU. Thank you to all the employees behind the scenes who work hard to provide us with everything we need. Thank you to all the trainers and coaches at the performance center and at NXT who worked with an inexperienced girl like me and taught me so much. Thank you to Mr. McMahon and his family for giving me an opportunity to live out
  
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• Dana Warrior Posts A New Blog, Hulk Hogan & Gawker Back In Court Today

  25-05-2016 06:47
  
  – WWE’s stock closed at $17.12, up $0.48 (2.88%) from the opening price. It is steady in after-hours trading.
  – Dana Warrior has posted a new blog on UltimateWarrior.com. Dana talks about the word “endure,” saying:
  “I have said this before but it bares repeating. The toughest battles I endured alongside my husband taught me the skills I needed for what I was ultimately charged to face. I would have come up short had I not been tried and tested in very real way
  
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• Finn Balor Discusses NXT In The UK (Audio), + The Top 10 WWE RAW Moments (Videos)

  25-05-2016 06:42
  
  – Here is a brief interview with Finn Balor talking about NXT’s tour of the UK next month:– WWE posted the following two videos today: the Top 10 RAW moments and the Social Outcasts reacting to the actions of the New Day on Raw:
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Ryback Wearing A Cowboy Hat! AHAHAHAHA!!! **MUST-SEE**!!!
  The post Finn Balor Discusses NXT In The UK (Audio), + The Top 10 WWE RAW Moments (Videos) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Zack Ryder Reacts To Cody Rhodes’ WWE Departure, Sheamus Gets Custom Made Bike

  25-05-2016 06:36
  
  – WWE announced that they will be back in Newark, New Jersey on November 1st for a WWE SmackDown taping.
  – Zack Ryder posted the following to Twitter regarding Cody Rhodes’ WWE departure:
  A good bud gave me these socks a few months ago. Miss ya Prince…@PrinceCGR pic.twitter.com/8zJsGegbet
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) May 24, 2016
  – Sheamus took to Instagram to show off his and co-star Gary A. Williams’ custom choppers made by Paul Teutul (Orange County Cho
  
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• Regular People Try Lucha Libre Wrestling (Video), Jim Duggan Note, ROH Lineup, More

  25-05-2016 06:29
  
  – This year’s Harley Race Wrestling Camp runs from August 22 to August 26. Gerald Brisco will be at this year’s camp on behalf of WWE to scout and elevate talent. He will be at the camp on August 24 and August 25. You can sign up here.
  – “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will host his One Man Show at the Gorilla Tango Theater in Chicago on June 2. It’s an hour long show and features a Q&A where you can talk with Duggan. There will also be photo and autograph oppo
  
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• Is Goldust Also Leaving WWE?, WWE Social Media Producer Finished with the Company, What You Won’t See on WWE Smackdown This Week

  25-05-2016 05:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What You Won’t See on WWE Smackdown This Week
  After tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings, the dark match main event of the night saw The Usos and Roman Reigns defeat The Club and Sheamus in a 6 man tag team match. The finish came when Reigns hit Sheamus with the spear for the pin fall win.
  Is Goldust Also Leaving WWE?
  Following the WWE departures of Cody Rhodes and Eden, Goldust Tweeted the following:A lot of people asking me if I’m lea
  
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• TNA World Title Match with Stipulation and Full Metal Mayhem Match Announced for This Year’s TNA Slammiversary PPV

  25-05-2016 05:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA has officially announced that Drew Galloway vs Bobby Lashley for the TNA World Title will take place at this year’s TNA Slammiversary PPV taking place on June 12th.
  Also official for the PPV is Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy in a Full Metal Mayhem Match.
  TNA has announced that the only way to win the World Title match is via knockout or submission:A wild finish to #MayMayhem w/ @JEFFHARDYBRAND win. He will face @MATTHARDYBRAND at #Slammiversary #FullMetalMayhem pic.twitter.com/9kjdL37NUS
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• Cameron Tweets A Hot Photo, Dolph Ziggler Speaks Out (Video), Seth Rollins’ Return

  25-05-2016 04:54
  
  – Cameron has changed her Twitter handle to @ArianeAndrew. She has been teasing an announcement and posted a photo from BET studios.
  pic.twitter.com/oT8HAXQB0G
  — Ariane Andrew (@ArianeAndrew) May 23, 2016
  – WWE is auctioning off the t-shirt Seth Rollins wore for his return at Extreme Rules.
  Now at #WWEAuction: @WWERollins WORN & SIGNED Shirt from #WWEExtremeRules!https://t.co/o7AIfjhDTZ#WWE #Raw pic.twitter.com/dL7JDwyZTd
  — WWEShop.com (@WWEShop) May 24, 2016
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• Backstage WWE News – Big Plans For AJ Styles?, Heat On Cody Rhodes For Statement

  25-05-2016 04:51
  
  – Even though he lost at Extreme Rules, WWE still has big plans for AJ Styles. There’s no word on what will happen exactly, as Roman Reigns has moved on to a feud with Seth Rollins.
  – Cody Rhodes got heat from the WWE for his statement about why he asked for his release. Officials were said to be mad about the head writer hitting on developmental divas comment. As previously reported, the departure is “not amicable” and he’s been frustrated for a long, long ti
  
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• Kevin Owens Says 2016 Is His Year, Note On MITB Match Qualifiers, Emma Posts Surgery Update

  25-05-2016 04:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens 
  The following summary is from a WWE.com exclusive video, featuring Kevin Owens talking to Tom Phillips moments after his Money In The Bank qualifying match against AJ Styles on RAW. 
  Following his match against AJ Styles on RAW. Owens shoves Tom Phillips and says he doesn’t need him, but makes him come back to hear him clearly and mocks him a bit. Owens says this is his show and he proved it against AJ Styles, who lost, and people will
  
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• Rob Gronkowski Open To A WWE Debut?, Charlotte Credits Emma For Her Career

  25-05-2016 04:45
  
  – Cesaro will appear at the Walmart Store this Friday on 1471 E. Osceloa Parkway in Kissimmee, Florida, starting at 11 AM. It’s open to the first 200 attendees.
  –Rob Gronkowski recently appeared on an episode of Draft Kings. He said that he would be open to a wrestling career due to his size and persona, but it wouldn’t be full time. He said that Mojo Rawley is with WWE and “about to do great.” He said his wrestling name would be The Gronk.
  –Charlotte wa
  
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• VIDEOS: An Excellent Eric Bischoff/WWE DVD Trailer + HBK At NHL Game

  25-05-2016 04:39
  
  – Shawn Michaels appeared at Sunday’s NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was invited after saying he was find with Penguins players Carl Hagelin, Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel using the term “HBK line”. He was at Game 5 and introduced the HBK line at last Game 4..@ShawnMichaels opened tonight's #PITvsTBL game in a unique way. We'll see him Sunday for Game 5! #HBKLinehttps://t.co/ie8H1lpfBV
  — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 21, 2016
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• New Name Qualifies for Money in the Bank Ladder Match at Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Tapings *Spoiler*

  25-05-2016 04:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings, Alberto Del Rio won a match to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WWE Money in the Bank. The updated list of names in the Ladder match is as follows:
  -Kevin Owens
  -Cesaro
  -Sami Zayn
  -Chris Jericho
  -Alberto Del Rio
  -Dean Ambrose
  One final spot remains in the match, and it will be determined on WWE Raw Monday night.
  Coincidentally, John Cena is returning to WWE TV on Monday night. Hmmm….
  The post New Name Qualifies for Money in t
  
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• Breaking News: Eden Gone From WWE; WWE Confirms Her Departure

  25-05-2016 04:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE host Eden has announced she is leaving WWE after tonight, posting the following Tweets:(1/2) What I’ve been teasing for weeks: I’ve been offered a new opportunity outside of WWE!! So I’ve decided to part w/ WWE after tonight.
  — Brandi Rhodes (@RealEdenWWE) May 25, 2016(2/2) https://t.co/3VTfckiGyX will continue! Check it out soon for updates on my new career life! Doing things my way! #RhodesStrong
  — Brandi Rhodes (@RealEdenWWE) May 2
  
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• WWE Smackdown TV Taping Results For 5/26 *Spoilers*

  25-05-2016 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s WWE Smackdown TV taping results from Norfolk, Virginia: 
  Michael Cole is in the ring to interview Dean Ambrose, and he talks about the Asylum Match against Chris Jericho last Sunday at WWE Extreme Rules. Kevin Owens interrupts and tells Cole to leave, then Owens says Money In The Bank is his to win. Sami Zayn and Alberto Del Rio also come to the ring and make their respective cases, but they end up brawling, minus Alberto, who watches from the ramp
  
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