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• Dolph Ziggler Hypes Crowd at Cavs Game, Cena “Late Late Show” Videos, Promo for Seth Rollins Smackdown Return, Rollins WWE 24 Video

  26-05-2016 23:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins Promo Videos
  WWE has released the following videos, hyping Seth Rollins’ return to Smackdown tonight and his WWE 24 special airing next week:Dolph Ziggler Hypes the Crowd at Cavaliers Game
  Below is video footage of Dolph Ziggler hyping the crowd at last night’s Cleveland Cavalier playoff game:Below is a highlight video of John Cena appearing on last night’s “Late Late Show”:The post Dolph Ziggler Hypes Crowd at Cavs Game,
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts on the Return of the WWE Brand Split, WWE Smackdown Going Live, What Should Happen with the WWE Title and More

  26-05-2016 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights regarding the upcoming WWE brand split:I’d suggest the two broadcast teams need to be entirely different as well which could see Michael Cole, JBL and Byron Saxton manning the RAW side while Mauro Ranallo, Jerry Lawler and Cory Graves could do the same on Smackdown.
  The two separate announce teams would help add a competitive element to the process that could include competition from two, separate creat
  
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• AJ Styles Says Roman Reigns Should Get A Lot More Credit for His Athleticism, Talks Possible Retirement, Main Eventing in WWE

  26-05-2016 22:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star AJ Styles recently spoke with Rolling Stone and below are some interview highlights:On Roman Reigns being an underrated athlete:“Absolutely. I think he’s a better athlete than a lot of people realize. He should get a lot more credit for his athleticism. He’s unbelievable, he can do a lot of stuff. I think he’s been able to showcase that with me. We’re doing something right – I don’t think people gave Roman a chance; i
  
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• PHOTO: WWE Posts A New Cryptic Graphic On Twitter Today – View It Here!

  26-05-2016 22:17
  
  WWE posted the following teaser on Twitter today…
  Locked Away. #Hatch pic.twitter.com/rzdRyLWgkR
  — WWE (@WWE) May 26, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Nikki Bella Drinking At A Bar! **SHE’S SMASHED**!!!
  The post PHOTO: WWE Posts A New Cryptic Graphic On Twitter Today – View It Here! appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• VIDEOS: Cena & Miz Promote WWE’s Partnership With ‘Hire Heroes USA’, Ziggler/NBA Game

  26-05-2016 22:13
  
  – WWE posted the following videos as they continue their partnership with the Hire Heroes USA organization…
  – Here is video of Dolph Ziggler, hyping up the crowd at last night’s Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs game…100% DIRECT LINK (**BRAND NEW PHOTOS**): The Rock With His SMOKIN’ Hot Girlfriend!
  The post VIDEOS: Cena & Miz Promote WWE’s Partnership With ‘Hire Heroes USA’, Ziggler/NBA Game appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Miz and WWE support Hire Heroes USA this Memorial Day

  26-05-2016 22:02
  
  The Miz and WWE support Hire Heroes USA this Memorial DayThe post The Miz and WWE support Hire Heroes USA this Memorial Day appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena and WWE support Hire Heroes USA this Memorial Day

  26-05-2016 22:01
  
  From service to success, WWE supports Hire Heroes USA and their mission to create job opportunities for U.S. military veterans and their spouses.The post John Cena and WWE support Hire Heroes USA this Memorial Day appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Carmella vs. Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss – No. 1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016

  26-05-2016 22:00
  
  Carmella vs. Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss – No. 1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016The post Carmella vs. Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss – No. 1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa vs. TM-61: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016

  26-05-2016 21:59
  
  Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa vs. TM-61: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016The post Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa vs. TM-61: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Andrade “Cien” Almas is coming to NXT: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016

  26-05-2016 21:59
  Andrade “Cien” Almas is coming to NXT: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016The post Andrade “Cien” Almas is coming to NXT: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The WWE Draft returns?: May 25, 2016

  26-05-2016 21:58
  
  SmackDown is going live every Tuesday, starting July 19, and that means Raw and SmackDown will both have unique rosters. Plus, Cathy Kelley looks at Seth Rollins’ return and more of the latest WWE news and trends.The post The WWE Draft returns?: May 25, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura & Austin Aries debate who will be the next NXT Champion: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016

  26-05-2016 21:58
  Shinsuke Nakamura & Austin Aries debate who will be the next NXT Champion: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016The post Shinsuke Nakamura & Austin Aries debate who will be the next NXT Champion: WWE NXT, May 25, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar – WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: WrestleMania 31

  26-05-2016 21:55
  
  Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar – WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: WrestleMania 31The post Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar – WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: WrestleMania 31 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Adrianne Curry Blasts Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, Shark Boy Burying Disco and Mr. Backlund Is Just…Awesome

  26-05-2016 21:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Adrianne Curry attends Star Magazine’s 2016 Hollywood Rocks event at Le Jardin on April 14, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
  This week on my daily show, THE BRAND on PodcastOne.com, the absolute shenanigans continued as the great Disco Inferno joined us on Lions, Tigers, Bears & Dirt to only get absolutely crushed by the iconic Shark Boy for almost single handedly killing his career.A few days later on Bucket Full of Chicken Necks, I smartened up all t
  
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• Curt Hawkins Reacts to the Recent WWE Talent Releases, Talks Zack Ryder, What Released Talents Can Expect When They Hit the Indys, More

  26-05-2016 21:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest edition of the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling features former WWE stars Brian Myers, fka Curt Hawkins. Myers is a dedicated member of the The 7 Line Army and now Myers joins John and Chad to discuss his career up to this point and all of the happenings that have occurred since his departure from WWE in 2014.
  The recent WWE releases and the surprising response by fans regarding the sheer number of talent let go:This mass firing style of WWE has been going on for over a decade and I wa
  
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• Go Inside a Tryout at the WWE Performance Center (Video), WWE Posts Cryptic Tweet, WWE Posts More Hire Heroes Videos w/Cena & Miz

  26-05-2016 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Posts Cryptic Tweet
  WWE posted the following cryptic Tweet today:Locked Away. #Hatch pic.twitter.com/rzdRyLWgkR
  — WWE (@WWE) May 26, 2016Go Inside a Tryout at the WWE Performance Center
  Get a taste of what it takes to earn a WWE contract by checking out this video detailing the most recent tryout held at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL:WWE Posts More Hire Heroes Videos w/Cena & Miz
  WWE continues to promote its partnership with Hire Heroes as the following videos have bee
  
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• A List Of The Most Watched Shows On WWE Network

  26-05-2016 20:47
  
  - Seen below, are the following most-viewed programs on the WWE Network for the week ending May 12, 2016, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  20. A video of The Rock19. Warrior’s Greatest Matches18. WWE Ride Along with Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Paige and Alicia Fox17. Table For 3 with Horsemen16. WrestleMania 3115. Royal Rumble 201614. NXT from two weeks earlier13. RAW from a month earlier12. Making of Camp WWE11. Table For 3 with Pat Patterson, Hillbilly Jim, Ricky Steamboat
  
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• WWE Superstars React To The SmackDown Going Live News, Birthdays, More

  26-05-2016 20:41
  
  – Roman Reigns turned 31 years old yesterday.
  – Bo Dallas turned 26 years old yesterday.
  – Alberto Del Rio turned 39 years old yesterday.
  – The following WWE performers reacted the news that SmackDown will be going live in July…
  We're live pal! https://t.co/nsJhVxvScA
  — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) May 25, 2016
  WE'LL DO IT LIVE!!! https://t.co/8kAXThawFz
  — Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) May 25, 2016
  YES ☝ YES ☝ YES ☝
  — Queen Kong Banks
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Preview For Tonight

  26-05-2016 20:41
  
  - The following matches were taped on Tuesday night and confirmed for tonight’s edition of WWE SmackDown:
  * MITB Qualifier: Zack Ryder vs. Alberto Del Rio* Kalisto vs. Rusev for the US Title* Cesaro vs. The Miz for the IC Title* Dana Brooke vs. Natalya* Golden Truth vs. Fandango and Tyler Breeze* Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, AJ Styles and more
  The post WWE SmackDown! Preview For Tonight appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Two Matches Confirmed For The TNA Slammiversary Pay-Per-View Event

  26-05-2016 20:38
  
  Here is the updated card for TNA Slammiversary after iMPACT! Wrestling. The show takes place on June 12th and will air on PPV:
  * World Title Match – KO or Tap Out: Drew Galloway vs. Lashley* Full Metal Mayhem: Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): **SEXY & BRAND NEW** Madison Rayne Holiday Shots!
  The post Two Matches Confirmed For The TNA Slammiversary Pay-Per-View Event appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Former ROH Owner Says He’s Going To Confront Ric Flair

  26-05-2016 20:36
  
  - Former Ring Of Honor owner Cary Silkin will apparently confront Ric Flair at his upcoming autograph signing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania regarding money he claims he is owed.
  According to Silkin, Flair owes him $41,000 going back to 2010. Silkin sued Flair back in January of 2010 for over $40,000 that Flair owed the company after he failed to meet his requirements as “ROH Ambassador.” The lawsuit ended up getting dropped in May of 2011 when ROH was sold to Sinclair Broadcasting.
  Cary
  
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• Sheamus Throws Out First Pitch At MLB Game (Video), Brandi/Cody Rhodes Note

  26-05-2016 20:23
  
  – Brandi Rhodes noted on Twitter that she and Cody have new handles:
  Hey guys our Twitter name changes have come through today! @TheBrandiRhodes and @CodyRhodes— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) May 26, 2016
  – Sheamus threw threw put the first pitch at last night’s Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins MLB game, as posted by the Rays’ and 650 WDAE’s Twitter accounts:
  You wouldn't dare stop @WWESheamus from throwing two ceremonial first pitches. The second was a str
  
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• 5/26 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking The Latest WWE Draft & Brand Split Updates, NXT Takeover, Ric Flair’s WWE Status, Sasha Banks, More

  26-05-2016 20:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Jamie Campbell as the co-host. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Vince McMahon’s enthusiasm about the brand split
  Plans for the WWE Championships post-draft
  Who will be the “faces” of RAW & Smackdown?
  The latest news going in to WWE Takeover: The End…
  WWE’s plans for Ric Flair and his status
  
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• Dolph Ziggler Discusses The Fear Of Being Fired, Taking ‘Time Off’ To Film A Movie

  26-05-2016 20:06
  
  Dolph Ziggler was recently interviewed by Fox 8, here are the highlights…
  On Cesaro Sending Him Clips of Old Celebrity Roasts: “Like, Cesaro is a good friend of mine and he is very into the celebrity roasts from 30 [or] 40 years ago with Don Rickles and they’re so funny. And he’s constantly sending me, yeah, The Dean Martin [Celebrity] Roasts. He’ll send me a minute of this and that and we’ll have the funniest laughs about the dumbest jokes. But in this, they
  
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• More on WWE’s Live Event Schedule Following the Brand Split, Mike Tyson Joins “Kickboxer” Cast, Smackdown Going Live in the Middle East

  26-05-2016 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More on WWE’s Live Event Schedule Following the Brand Split
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, when the upcoming WWE brand split takes place, the Smackdown crew will likely tour from Saturday – Monday before the live Smackdown TV taping on Tuesday. The Raw crew will likely then tour from Friday – Sunday before the live Monday TV taping.
  Read Also: Backstage Updates On The Upcoming WWE Brand Split & Draft
  
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• Former WWE Star Talks HBK Telling Him Not to Be Afraid to ‘Step on Some Toes’, Regretting Not Speaking Up, Working with John Cena, More

  26-05-2016 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE tag team star Caylen Croft of the Dudebusters was the latest guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. Retiring in 2010 after being released from the WWE, Croft has used his degree in Art to have a successful career as a school teacher and artist.
  Below are some highlights of the interview:
  Being called up from FCW without any direction:Edge [made a visit] down to FCW. I guess he told Michael Hayes, ‘Just bring these guys up. They’re good and th
  
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• Bayley Reveals Which WWE Stars She Wants To Work With, The ‘Divas’ Term

  26-05-2016 18:50
  
  Bayley spoke with Female First promoting the upcoming NXT shows in the UK. Some highlights are below:
  On wrestling at Download Festival: “I think that’s what I’m most excited for and it’s really cool that we’re going to be able to start it out like that because, we’ve done festivals here in the US but this is the first time NXT is going to the UK to do something like this. I can only imagine a mixture of music and wrestling and how insane the fans are gonna be
  
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• Dixie Carter Addresses Rumors of TNA’s Current Financial Situation, Talks Hiring Recently Released WWE Talents and More

  26-05-2016 18:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA President Dixie Carter recently spoke with Renjith Ravindran of The Fan Garage during Carter’s recent trip to India, and below are some interview highlights:
  On the signing of recently released WWE stars:“Many believe that our actual roster and their wrestling are best in the business. So we are always on the lookout for new talent. In the last few years, we focused on growing home-grown talent. A lot of new talent like EC III, Rockstar Spud, Eli Drake, and Bram, there are
  
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• Dixie Carter Addresses Rumors of TNA’s Current Financial Situation, Talks Hiring Recently Released WWE Talent and More

  26-05-2016 18:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA President Dixie Carter recently spoke with Renjith Ravindran of The Fan Garage during Carter’s recent trip to India, and below are some interview highlights:
  On the signing of recently released WWE stars:“Many believe that our actual roster and their wrestling are best in the business. So we are always on the lookout for new talent. In the last few years, we focused on growing home-grown talent. A lot of new talent like EC III, Rockstar Spud, Eli Drake, and Bram, there are
  
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• Sami Zayn Discusses His Longstanding Feud With Kevin Owens, Goals, More

  26-05-2016 18:41
  
  Sami Zayn spoke with the Post Crescent for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On whether WWE was always his goal: “I always wanted to end up in WWE and I think anyone (in sports entertainment) wants to do this at the highest level and that happens to be WWE. So WWE was always my goal, but I really enjoyed every minute of the independent circuit. It’s not so much about the destination as it is the journey, and in this case, it’s actually a combination of both.”
  On
  
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• WATCH: 4 Reasons Why the Cody Rhodes WWE Release Could Be A Work

  26-05-2016 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On Sunday 22nd May, 2016, WWE granted the release of long-time performer for the company, Cody Rhodes. The announcement came from more outta nowhere than an RKO disguised in a fake moustache…but is this all just an elaborate lie?
  The Cody Rhodes Conspiracy: 4 Reasons Why His WWE Release Could Be A Work
  4. PR Management
  Rhodes isn’t the only person to have left the WWE as of late. Since April, there have been over ten big talent releases from the company
  
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• Seth Rollins Returns, Two Title Matches and More on WWE Smackdown Tonight, Rollins Doing Q&A Today, Total Divas Nominated For Award

  26-05-2016 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Maarten de Boer/Getty Images)
  Total Divas Nominated For Award
  WWE’s “Total Divas” reality show on E! has been nominated for a 2016 Teen’s Choice Award in the Choice Reality Show category.
  Seth Rollins Returns, Two Title Matches and More on WWE Smackdown Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown:
  -Alberto Del Rio vs. Zack Ryder in a MITB qualifying match
  -WWE United States Champion Rusev defends against Kalisto
  -Na
  
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• Seth Rollins Returns, Two Title Matches & More on WWE Smackdown Tonight, Rollins Doing Q&A Today, Total Divas Nominated For Award

  26-05-2016 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Total Divas Nominated For Award
  WWE’s “Total Divas” reality show on E! has been nominated for a 2016 Teen’s Choice Award in the Choice Reality Show category.
  Seth Rollins Returns, Two Title Matches and More on WWE Smackdown Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of WWE Smackdown:
  -Alberto Del Rio vs. Zack Ryder in a MITB qualifying match
  -WWE United States Champion Rusev defends against Kalisto
  -Na
  
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• Apollo Crews Says He Thought WWE Main Roster Call Up Was an April Fools Joke, Tonight’s Camp WWE Preview, Ziggler on FOX Business

  26-05-2016 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Apollo Crews Says He Thought Main Roster Call Up Was an April Fools Joke
  WWE star Apollo Crews recently spoke with Jason Piscia of The State Journal-Register to promote this Friday night’s WWE live event in Springfield, IL. On the subject of his WWE main roster call up, Crews had the following to say:“I didn’t find out (it was happening) until the Friday before that. It was April Fools’ (Day). I thought it was a joke. But when it really hit me and I realized wh
  
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• Apollo Crews Says He Thought WWE Main Roster Call Up Was an April Fools Joke, Tonight’s Camp WWE Preview, Dolph Ziggler on FOX Business

  26-05-2016 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Apollo Crews Says He Thought Main Roster Call Up Was an April Fools Joke
  WWE star Apollo Crews recently spoke with Jason Piscia of The State Journal-Register to promote this Friday night’s WWE live event in Springfield, IL. On the subject of his WWE main roster call up, Crews had the following to say:“I didn’t find out (it was happening) until the Friday before that. It was April Fools’ (Day). I thought it was a joke. But when it really hit me and I realized wh
  
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• Seth Rollins Recalls the Night He Injured His Knee, 5 Biggest WWE Superstar Returns (Videos), NXT Contract Signing Set For Next Week

  26-05-2016 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT Contract Signing Set For Next Week
  A contract signing has been announced for next week’s WWE NXT episode, and it will feature Nia Jax and Asuka signing the contract for their WWE NXT “Takeover: The End” match.
  Seth Rollins Recalls the Night He Injured His Knee
  Seth Rollins looks back on his potentially career-changing injury on an all-new WWE 24, airing this Monday immediately following Raw on the WWE Network:5 Biggest WWE Superstar Retur
  
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• Former Ring of Honor Owner Says He Is Going to Confront Ric Flair at An Upcoming Autograph Signing Over Money Owed

  26-05-2016 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former Ring of Honor owner Cary Silkin has noted on Twitter that he is going to show up at a July 23rd autograph signing at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA, to attempt to collect $41,000 he claims he is owed by Ric Flair.
  Silkin sued Flair back January 2010, when Silkin still owned Ring of Honor, over $41,000 Flair owed the company after failing to meet requirements for his “ROH Ambassador” role he had been paid for. The lawsuit was dropped in Ma
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Latest Updates On WWE Brand Split, Upcoming Draft, NXT Takeover, Ric Flair’s WWE Status, More

  26-05-2016 17:55 via wrestlezone.com
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Jamie Campbell 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 former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferrara.
  Listen in at Mixlr.com/WZRadio. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily. 
  WZRadio is on Mixlr
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• Press Release: Bret Hart Radio Launching On PodcastArena.com, iTunes & Google Play; Will Present Two Brand New Podcasts A Week

  26-05-2016 16:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release was submitted to WrestleZone this morning by Yahoo Sports Radio:Bret “The Hitman” Hart Bringing Bret Hart Radio To Podcast ArenaChicago, IL- May 25, 2016- After weeks of teasing fans about his future in podcasting WWE Hall of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart is proud to announce that he has partnered with Yahoo Sports Radio to launch Bret Hart Radio on PodcastArena.com, iTunes & Google Play.
  The Hitman’s new platform will officially laun
  
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• Adam Rose’s First Post-WWE Appearance Announced, Sheamus Discusses “You Look Stupid” Chants

  26-05-2016 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Adam Rose’s First Post-WWE Appearance Announced
  Adam Rose’s first post-WWE appearance will be June 10th at the Legends of the Ring convention in Monroe, NJ. Rose will be doing a signing and you can get more info at LegendsOfTheRing.com.
  Sheamus Discusses “You Look Stupid” Chants
  Sheamus has been making the press rounds recently promoting TMNT2. In the below video Sheamus discusses the upcoming film and the, “You Look Stupid” chants
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today at Noon EST feat. Jamie Campbell & Former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferrara

  26-05-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features comedian Jamie Campbell 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 former WWE Head Writer Ed Ferrara.
  Related: WZ Daily “I Caught The Pig” T-Shirt Now Available! Only $19.99!
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or
  
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• Triple H Announces Name Of Upcoming NXT Takeover Special, Legends Of Wrestling In Pittsburgh Tickets On-Sale Early

  26-05-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H Announces Name Of Upcoming NXT Takeover Special
  Triple H has posted the following to Twitter announcing that the upcoming WWE NXT Takeover special will be called WWE NXT Takeover: The End…:On June 8th LIVE on @WWENetwork#NXTTakeOver: The End…
  Where do we go from here?
  — Triple H (@TripleH) May 26, 2016Legends Of Wrestling In Pittsburgh Tickets On-Sale Early
  Yesterday we noted the the upcoming “Legends Of Wrestling Invade PNC Park” event would have their
  
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• Rosa Mendes Announces New Project, The Bellas Show Off First Sketches Of Underwear Line, Natalya Learns How To Shot-Put From Her Father

  26-05-2016 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rosa Mendes Announces New Project
  Former WWE Superstar Rosa Mendes announced on Twitter that she is launching a new cooking project called “TotallyFITMama”:Follow TotallyFITMama on Instagram for more details on @LaRosaMendes‘ new project. Join the #FitMama family! pic.twitter.com/HpsZgHcnIb
  — Rosa-Mendes.com (@RosaMendesSite) May 26, 2016The Bellas Show Off First Sketches Of Underwear Line
  The Bella Twins are currently working on launching their latest project “Bir
  
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• Major WWE NXT Superstar Returning Soon, Top 20 Most Watched WWE Network Shows This Past Week, Diva Injured On European Tour

  26-05-2016 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  Major WWE NXT Superstar Returning Soon
  Hideo Itami is expected to return to WWE NXT in the next few weeks. He had shoulder surgery thirteen months ago but his recovery went much slower than expected.
  Most Watched WWE Network Show This Past Week
  The following list is of the top twenty most watched shows of the WWE Network from the week of May 12th:1. WWE NXT
  2. The Edge and Christian Show
  3. Table For 3 with The Kliq
  4. WWE
  
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• Backstage Updates On The Upcoming WWE Brand Split & Draft, Future Of WWE Championships, Who Will Be The Faces Of RAW & Smackdown?

  26-05-2016 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Backstage Info On Upcoming Brand Split & Draft
  Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  The belief from those within WWE is that on July 19th when Smackdown goes live on USA is that Shane will be the on-screen leader of one of the flagship ship brands and Stephanie the other.
  Vince McMahon and Triple H will remain in charge of creative. Head writers Ed Koskey and Ryan Ward will be taking on more power since they will not be constantly having to turn out new ideas.
  Yesterday we made a note
  
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• Is Goldust Planning To Leave WWE?, Eva Marie’s Latest Video, SD! Dark Match

  26-05-2016 07:03
  
  – The dark match after the SmackDown tapings saw The Usos and Roman Reigns defeat Sheamus, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in a six-man match. The Usos hit superkicks, then Reigns hit a Superman punch and a spear on Sheamus for the win.
  – While Cody and Brandi Rhodes are gone from WWE, Dustin Rhodes is staying put for now. Goldust took to Twitter to post the following after fan speculation on whether he’s following his brother and sister-in-law’s lead in departing the comp
  
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• A Big Ratings Rise For This Week’s TNA iMPACT! – Best #’s Since POP TV Debut

  26-05-2016 05:42
  
  TNA Wrestling saw a jump in their ratings numbers this week. Tuesday’s episode brought in 359,000 viewers and a 0.11 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic. The numbers were up 15% and 38% from last week’s 311,000 and 0.08, with the viewership representing the best number since the show began airing on POP TV. In fact, it is the best viewership for the show since the June 24th, 2015 episode when it was airing on Destination America. The demo rating was the highest since the January
  
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• John Cena & Shane McMahon Reacts To The Brand Extension, WWE NXT News

  26-05-2016 05:35
  
  – John Cena and Shane McMahon took to Twitter to comment on the announcement today that Smackdown will be moving to Tuesdays and airing live on USA Network starting July 19th:
  #Smackdown going live July 19?
  Nothing better than going LIVE!#ThingsAreChanging#SmileyFace
  — Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) May 25, 2016
  This is incredible news for @WWEUniverse and for all @WWE superstars! Opportunity is knocking, #NewEra indeed!!!! https://t.co/jdzLO3cYqy
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) May 25,
  
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• WWE Teases The ‘Draft’ Returning (Video), WWE Headed To The Philippines

  26-05-2016 05:31
  
  – WWE is set to do a show in the Philippines on September 9th in Manila, with tickets going on sale June 33rd through SM Tickets. Advertised for the show are Roman Reigns, Charlotte, The New Day, Kane, AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Sasha Banks, Tyler Breeze, Bo Dallas, Zack Ryder and Neville.
  – Here is the latest “What’s Trending?” video from Cathy Kelly, which includes speculation on the WWE Draft, Seth Rollins’ return and more:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): A **BRAND
  
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• Dixie Carter ‘Favorites’ Ryback’s TNA Tweet, Kelly Kelly/WAGS Video Preview, Rollins

  26-05-2016 05:26
  
  – Dixie Carter was among those who favorited Ryback’s tweet teasing fans with a possible TNA jump on Sunday. Ryback wrote as Extreme Rules went on the air, “#FeedMeMore during #ExtremeRules if you want to see Ryborg in the Impact zone…”
  – WWE has posted the following preview for Seth Rollins’ WWE 24 special that airs after Raw next week:
  “#FeedMeMore during #ExtremeRules if you want to see Ryborg in the Impact zone…”– E! posted
  
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