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• Bray Wyatt Posts Sister Abigail “Return” Teaser, Basketball on UpUpDownDown (Video), How Old Are Nia Jax & Hornswoggle?

  29-05-2016 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  How Old Are Nia Jax and Hornswoggle?
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, WWE NXT Superstar Nia Jax turns 32 years old and former WWE star Hornswoggle turns 30 years old.
  Bray Wyatt Posts Sister Abigail “Return” Teaser
  Bray Wyatt posted the following Sister Abigail teaser on Twitter, which has lead to speculation that WWE’s recent #Hatch posts are related to Wyatt, however that remains unconfirmed:I make warriors of the unwantedFor you Abby#TheReturn pic.twitter.com/A
  
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• WWE Posts New #Hatch Teaser For Raw

  29-05-2016 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has posted a new #Hatch teaser and it appears something might be revealed or furthered on Raw tomorrow night:Extracting. 5/30/16 #Hatch pic.twitter.com/54PeynCiDC
  — WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2016
  Extracting. #Hatch pic.twitter.com/0Oa5F77BZt
  — WWE (@WWE) May 27, 2016
  Locked Away. #Hatch pic.twitter.com/rzdRyLWgkR
  — WWE (@WWE) May 26, 2016The post WWE Posts New #Hatch Teaser For Raw appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Debate On Quality Of Charlotte’s Promo On RAW, Shane Podcast Reaction, New LaBar T-Shirt

  29-05-2016 22:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New LaBar T-Shirt
  A brand new “In LaBar We Trust” t-shirt is available on ProWrestlingTees.com. The design seen above available as a red shirt in men’s, ladies and tank top for $19.99. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR PURCHASE
  Heel Or Face
  Debate on three different topics—Charlotte’s promo on RAW, Enzo Amore’s return and the Shane McMahon podcast with Justin LaBar and Josh Isenberg in this third for four videos this weekend from CSR. H
  
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• VIDEO: A New Hatch Video Teases ‘Extraction’ On RAW

  29-05-2016 20:42
  
  WWE posted the latest #Hatch video yesterday, which teases an unveiling on RAW:
  Extracting. 5/30/16 #Hatch pic.twitter.com/54PeynCiDC
  — WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2016
  In possibly-related news, Bray Wyatt is teasing his return soon with a picture of a woman in the woods and a Sister Abigail tease:
  I make warriors of the unwantedFor you Abby#TheReturn pic.twitter.com/AhURoTtYBZ
  — Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) May 28, 2016
  MAJOR RAW **SPOILER** ALERT – Who’s Behind The*HATCH* Vignette
  
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• Vader Criticizes NJPW BOSJ Match; Will Osprey & Ricochet Respond

  29-05-2016 20:01
  
  Vader took to Twitter late last night to criticize Will Ospreay and Ricochet’s match at NJPW Best of the Super Juniors. After seeing a gif of an image from the match (as seen below), the WCW and WWE alumnus called it out for being “blatent acrobatics” with no story:
  FUCKING HELL, LADS!! This is crazy #NJPW #njbosj @WillOspreay @KingRicochet pic.twitter.com/Yrj7NZ3WIt
  — LARIATOOOOO!!! (@SenorLARIATO) May 27, 2016
  Blantant acrobatics,no story,is there anything done in this
  
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• Matt Hardy’s Thoughts From The Throne, Addresses The Future Of TNA, Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels Duke It Out On Canvas 2 Canvas (Videos)

  29-05-2016 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thoughts From The Throne
  Matt Hardy has posted a new Thoughts From The Throne video. Hardy addresses the current state of Impact Wrestling and his current favorite television series. You can see the video below:Canvas 2 Canvas
  WWE has released the following Canvas 2 Canvas video featuring Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. You can watch the video below: The post Matt Hardy’s Thoughts From The Throne, Addresses The Future Of TNA, Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels Duke It Out On Canvas 2
  
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• WATCH: John Cena Shows Off His Chinese Speaking Skills, More Exclusive Details and Background on WWE’s Plans to Expand Into China

  29-05-2016 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As John Cena prepares to make his WWE TV return on Raw tomorrow night, the following special edition of Royal Ramble presents footage of John Cena’s Chinese speaking skills, plus more background on WWE’s China plans:
  Read Also: WWE to Host Upcoming Wrestling Trials in China, a Close Look at CWC Talent Ho Ho LunThe post WATCH: John Cena Shows Off His Chinese Speaking Skills, More Exclusive Details and Background on WWE’s Plans to Expand Into China appeared first on Wr
  
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• PHOTO: First Look at The Rock’s Character in “Fast 8”

  29-05-2016 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson posted the following on Instagram, offering a first-look at his character in the upcoming “Fast 8” movie:
   
  EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: #HOBBS #F8 When you strip a man of all he has. All that’s important to him. You force him to return to his roots.. and sometimes that’s a very dangerous and twisted place. If I was going to return for another FAST & FURIOUS I wanted to come in and disrupt the franchise in
  
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• Wade Barrett Reacts To Cody Rhodes’ ‘To Do’ List, WWE ‘Game Night’ Returning

  29-05-2016 18:55
  
  – After seeing Cody Rhodes’ to do list, the former Wade Barrett posted his own on Twitter…
  @CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/et4X0FRdXX
  — Stu Bennett (@WadeBarrett) May 28, 2016
  – WWE Game Night will return this Thursday to WWE.com…
  Don't miss the return of #WWEGameNight, THIS THURSDAY on https://t.co/wNpELtT99X!https://t.co/6K24nJ3hlY
  — WWE (@WWE) May 28, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (**NEW** PHOTOS): Selena Gomez In A Hot Purple Bikini! **YOU GOTTA’ SEE THE
  
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• Sheamus Takes You Onto the Set of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Video), Who is Stephanie McMahon’s Favorite Wrestler?, Summer Rae News

  29-05-2016 18:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Who is Stephanie McMahon’s Favorite Wrestler?
  Stephanie McMahon recently appeared on Joe DeFranco’s Industrial Strength Show, and when asked who her favorite wrestler of all-time is, aside from Triple H Stephanie had the following to say:“Well, it’s from a personal standpoint, but André the Giant.”Read Also: Andre The Giant’s Daughter Talks About The Upcoming Andre Biopic, Who Can Play Andre?
  During the interview Stephanie also discusses inju
  
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• Ricochet Posts Lengthy Statement Responding to Vader’s Criticism of His Acclaimed NJPW Match, Watch How Will Ospreay Reacted to Vader (Video)

  29-05-2016 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As Mike noted last night, former WCW Champion Big Van Vader caused quite a stir amongst wrestlers and wrestling fans when he publicly criticized a highly acclaimed NJPW Best of the Super Juniors night 6 match between Will Ospreay and Ricochet, aka Prince Puma in Lucha Underground.
  Read Also: Big Van Vader Criticizes Incredible High-Flying New Japan Match
  Ricochet and Ospreay both responded to Vader’s criticism, with Ricochet taking to Twitter and
  
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• A New ‘Camp WWE’ (Austin/McMahon) Clip Released + SD! Twitter Ratings, More

  29-05-2016 18:20
  
  – Per Nielsen’s Twitter TV ratings, this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown ranked No. 3 among series and specials for the night. The show was behind NBC’s Red Nose Day special and the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Smackdown reportedly had 41,000 tweets and 12,000 authors. That’s an increase from last week’s 35,000 tweets and 10,000 authors.
  – WWE has released a new clip for the upcoming fifth episodes of Camp WWE, “A Family McMahon.” You can c
  
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• Photos From Season Two Of WWE Game Night, The Rock Wishes Cousin A Happy Birthday, WWE Fury: 14 Ugly Landings (Video)

  29-05-2016 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Game Night
  Heath Slater has posted a couple photos of the WWE’s filming for season two of Game Night. You can see the photos below: Here’s the 1st picture from Season 2 of #WWEGameNight pic.twitter.com/JazBf17JYm
  — Heath Slater (@HeathSlaterOMRB) May 29, 2016
  2nd picture from Season 2 of #WWEGameNight pic.twitter.com/mwjICU61cx
  — Heath Slater (@HeathSlaterOMRB) May 29, 2016
  The Rock Wishes Nia Jax a Happy Birthday
  Dwayne “The Rock
  
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• PHOTOS: Daniel Bryan Posts Pics Of Himself & Brie Bella, Training & More

  29-05-2016 17:25
  
  Daniel Bryan posted the following on Twitter on Saturday….
  Some days you just feel like the luckiest man alive #Grateful pic.twitter.com/TIhzUfKWs2
  — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) May 28, 2016
  Just because it's raining doesn't mean you can't go out and pick some strawberries! #ItsRainingStrawberries pic.twitter.com/dPSkk7g4Z6
  — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) May 28, 2016
  Multiple shoulder separations can't keep me down! #WeaknessTurnsIntoStrength #PlantStrong pic.twitter.com/
  
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• VIDEO: Seth Rollins Helps To Train Students At His Own Wrestling School

  29-05-2016 17:13
  
  WWE released a new video showcasing Seth Rollins spending some time as a teacher at his own wrestling school, The Black & The Brave Wrestling Academy. The clip is taken from WWE 24, and the full episode will air Monday on the WWE Network following Raw.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): *AJ Lee’s HIGH-SCHOOL YEARBOOK* Pic – HAHAHAHAHA!!!! (>>)!!!
  The post VIDEO: Seth Rollins Helps To Train Students At His Own Wrestling School appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Peoria Live Event Results (5/28): Goldust vs Tyler Breeze, Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns vs AJ Styles, Enzo and Cass, More

  29-05-2016 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWTorch
  WWE Live Show Results
  May 28, 2016
  Peoria, Ill.
  (1) Enzo & Big Cass beat The Dudley Boys (Bubba Ray & Devon). It was a fun match. Bubba talked to the crowd quite a bit, which made it fun. Enzo and Cass won with the Rocket Launcher.
  (2) Titus O’Neil beat Viktor. This was an okay match. I’m not really a fan of either. I was keeping myself entertained by the fan behind me who was in shock Viktor still had
  
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• WWE Live Event Results, Peoria (5/28): Goldust vs Tyler Breeze, Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns vs AJ Styles

  29-05-2016 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Live Show Results
  May 28, 2016
  Peoria, Ill.(1) Enzo & Big Cass beat The Dudley Boys (Bubba Ray & Devon). It was a fun match. Bubba talked to the crowd quite a bit, which made it fun. Enzo and Cass won with the Rocket Launcher.
  (2) Titus O’Neil beat Viktor. This was an okay match. I’m not really a fan of either. I was keeping myself entertained by the fan behind me who was in shock Viktor still had
  
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• WWE Winnipeg Live Event Results (5/28): Rusev vs Kalisto, Ceasro vs Baron Corbin, Chris Jericho vs Dean Ambrose, Sasha Banks In-Action

  29-05-2016 16:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Live Show Results
  May 28, 2016
  Winnipeg, Man., CanadaThe host and ring announcer for the show was Byron Saxton.
  (1) Big Show beat Erick Rowan (w/Braun Strowman). Big Show won via pinfall following a KO Punch.
  (2) Epico (w/Primo) beat Sin Cara via roll-up after a distraction.
  (3) Cesaro beat Baron Corbin via submission to the Sharpshooter.
  (4) WWE tag champions New Day beat The Vaudevillians (Simon Gotch & Aiden English) after Big E. pi
  
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• WWE Live Event Results, Winnipeg (5/28): Rusev vs Kalisto, Ceasro vs Baron Corbin, Chris Jericho vs Dean Ambrose

  29-05-2016 16:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Live Show Results
  May 28, 2016
  Winnipeg, Man., CanadaThe host and ring announcer for the show was Byron Saxton.
  (1) Big Show beat Erick Rowan (w/Braun Strowman). Big Show won via pinfall following a KO Punch.
  (2) Epico (w/Primo) beat Sin Cara via roll-up after a distraction.
  (3) Cesaro beat Baron Corbin via submission to the Sharpshooter.
  (4) WWE tag champions New Day beat The Vaudevillians (Simon Gotch & Aiden English) after Big E. pinned English fol
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs On The WWE Brand Split, TNA vs. SmackDown, NXT’s Future

  29-05-2016 05:58
  Jim Ross has updated the blog section on his official website. Here are highlights:
  On the negative reaction to the brand split: “The WWE brand separation should be perceived by logical, non knee jerk, pro wrestling fans as a good thing IMO. For those who build their arguments against this matter by saying that “WWE always screws thins up, etc” I suggest that those individuals retreat to their room and engage in more social media.”
  On TNA airing the same night as Smackdow
  
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• Willie Mack Reveals What Happened With His WWE NXT Contract, Lucha Underground

  29-05-2016 05:52
  
  In an interview with Ring Rust Radio, Willie Mack talked about using the stunner, almost being part of the NXT roster and more. Here are highlights:
  On what’s great about Lucha Underground: “The thing about Lucha Underground that everybody loves is it caters to everybody. Some people aren’t wrestling fans, but they still tune into our show because they get captured by the storylines and everything else. Then they watch the wrestling along the way so it transitions them into a w
  
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• Backstage Note On The Upcoming WWE Brand Split, Today’s Birthdays & More

  29-05-2016 05:46
  
  – Regarding the reported return of the brand extension to WWE, it was stated on The Wrestling Observer Live that RAW and SmackDown will each have their own set of referees for when the brand split kicks off again later this summer. That was also the case with the original brand extension. The brand split is reported to start July 19 when SmackDown will go live on the USA Network. A draft is currently rumored to take place on the July 11th RAW but that could change.
  – Former WWE world
  
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• Report – WWE NXT Superstar Suffers Injury, Lana Training At WWE’s PC, More

  29-05-2016 05:40
  
  —WWE NXT Superstar Murphy reportedly suffered a stinger injury at Friday night’s NXT house show in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Murphy appeared to suffer the injury after taking a knee strike and super kick from Tye Dillinger. Dillinger then pinned Murphy, but Murphy was slow to return to his feet. A doctor and referee then checked on Murphy at ringside. He was then able to walk to the back on his own and received an ovation from the fans in attendance.
  – Lana commented on putting so
  
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• John Cena Discusses His RAW Return, ‘Camp WWE’, WrestleMania 32 ‘Surprise’, More

  29-05-2016 05:32
  
  IGN recently interviewed WWE Superstar John Cena, who discussed his upcoming return later this month. Cena also revealed what stars he wants to work with next on TV. Below are some highlights.
  Cena on his return to RAW next week: “I return May 30th, USA Network, Monday Night RAW. I’ve been ready for a while, but I can’t just show up and fight, so my formal return is May 30th on USA network.”
  Cena on who he wants to work with next: “I’ve got my eye on Big Cass
  
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• Big Van Vader Criticizes Incredible High-Flying New Japan Match; The Internet Then Proceeds to Lose Its Mind

  29-05-2016 04:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A recent match (seen above) between two of wrestling’s best modern high-flyers, Ricochet and Will Ospreay, has been getting rave reviews from fans and wrestling critics alike following their performance during night six of New Japan’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament. However, wrestling legend Big Van Vader – who knows a thing or two about Japan, winning the IWGP Heavyweight title on three separate occasions – apparently isn’t a big fan. 
  It all
  
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• Wade Barrett Releases His Own Parody List of Names For Post-WWE Life, What Should John Cena Do Upon Returning to Raw?

  29-05-2016 02:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  What Do You Want to See John Cena Do? 
  WWE.com has a new poll asking fans what they’d like to see John Cena do upon returning to the company this coming Monday night on Raw. Somehow, among all the options, “Propose to Nikki Bella” is currently winning with 28% of the vote. Entering the upcoming Money in the Bank ladder match is following closely with 27%, with “Compete in WWE NXT” sitting at 23% and challenge Rusev for the United States Championship trailing t
  
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• Hideo Itami Teases A WWE Return – The Very Latest Details Inside Here

  29-05-2016 01:47
  
  UPDATE: As previously reported, NXT Superstar Hideo Itami is expected to return to NXT in the coming weeks. Itami has been on the shelf for quite some time due to some shoulder surgeries. Itami also posted the following tweet, apparently confirming that he will be returning to the ring soon.
  See you soon.
  — Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) May 28, 2016
  ORIGINAL: As previously reported, NXT Superstar Hideo Itami is expected to return to NXT in the coming weeks. I
  
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• Update – WWE Pulls New John Cena Gear – Details

  29-05-2016 01:43
  
  UPDATE: ProWrestlingSheet.com has some more information on the story, including a comment from a rep for WWE on the dropping of the gear. WWE will no longer sell the new Cena shirt that was inspired by Pabst Blue Ribbon. However, WWE feels the company did nothing wrong with the shirt.
  A WWE rep stated, “As a content creator, WWE respects trademarks and intellectual property, and therefore will not proceed selling the merchandise, despite it being an original design clearly within fair use.
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Discusses Her Training, Favorite Wrestler & More

  29-05-2016 01:36
  
  Joe DeFranco’s Industrial Strength Show recently interviewed WWE’s Stephanie McMahon. Below are some highlights:
  McMahon on how training helps her be successful in business: “I think training helps me be successful in business and in life. And I think, in general, athletics. Right? A lot of people don’t make the connection between athletes and business and I think it is something that really needs to be explored more. I think athletes need to have more confidence in their
  
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• Cody Rhodes Tweets A Post-WWE ‘To Do’ List – Who He Wants To Wrestle

  29-05-2016 01:31
  
  As previously reported, Cody Rhodes asked for his WWE release and received it on May 22nd. Rhodes posted the following image with “After 8/19” in the Tweet. The date fits in the traditional 90-day window for the non-compete clause, while the image looks like his post WWE “to do “ list…
  After 8/19 pic.twitter.com/txeAKw9SSN
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) May 28, 2016
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• Cody Rhodes Releases List of Names For Post-WWE Return to Wrestling; Young Bucks, Adam Cole, Ring of Honor & More

  29-05-2016 00:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage)
  As the sun sets on a decade-long career in WWE, Cody Rhodes now finds himself one of the hottest free agents in the world of professional wrestling, with virtually limitless options before him. Earlier this afternoon, the six-time WWE tag champion posted a handmade list on Twitter, featuring some pretty big names he apparently wants to check off. After 8/19 pic.twitter.com/txeAKw9SSN
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) May 28, 2016Cody’s standard 90-
  
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