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• Jim Ross Weighs-In on Ricochet – Ospreay – Vader Controversy, Update on JR’s Autobiography, NXT Takeover Brooklyn, Cena – WWE Network

  30-05-2016 23:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Latest on NXT Takeover Brooklyn
  The official website for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn is now the only place listing NXT Takeover Brooklyn during SummerSlam weekend as the event is no longer listed on WWE.com.
  New John Cena WWE Network Collections Added
  “The Rise of John Cena” WWE Network Collection is now available for subscribers.WWE issued this blurb on the new section:“From his “ruthless” 2002 debut on SmackDown to his historic 2005 WWE Heavyweight Champi
  
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• Happy Memorial Day & Thank You From The Entire PW.com Staff!

  30-05-2016 22:04
  
  On behalf of everyone here on the site, I want to take this time to wish you all a Happy Memorial Day. I especially want to thank the armed men and women who are currently overseas and reading this site to get their ‘wrestling fix’. Thank you guys for everything you do and be safe over there! Come home soon. The same goes for all of you who have provided military service in the past. You guys are the best and we all THANK YOU for what you do for us!
  In between the campouts, cookouts
  
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• PHOTO: WWE Posts Final #Hatch Teaser For Raw Tonight

  30-05-2016 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has posted the following on Twitter, and it appears to be the final #Hatch teaser for WWE Raw tonight:Unleashed. See you tonight. #Hatch pic.twitter.com/vlsyfbRkVY
  — WWE (@WWE) May 30, 2016The post PHOTO: WWE Posts Final #Hatch Teaser For Raw Tonight appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Numerous WWE Superstars React To Memorial Day

  30-05-2016 21:52
  
  Sin Cara, Goldust, Daniel Bryan, Mick Foley and more posted the following on Twitter today, commenting on Memorial Day…
  Happy Memorial Day. Thinking of the families who have lost loved ones in service to our country. pic.twitter.com/2tsLqMs0Ve
  — Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) May 30, 2016
  Happy Memorial Day pic.twitter.com/zYgRRNaJDL
  — Cynthia Heenan (@Cynthia_Heenan) May 30, 2016
  Gracias a todos los hombres y mujeres que han sacrificado todo x darnos #Libertad! Thank u to&hellip
  
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• John Cena Returns On Tonight’s WWE Monday Night RAW Broadcast

  30-05-2016 21:41
  
  Prior to his return on RAW tonight, John Cena also appeared on the Today Show. The following was posted on Twitter…
  It's almost time…. @JohnCena stops by the @TODAYshow in ONE HOUR! @nbc pic.twitter.com/C69YeKA8sj
  — WWE (@WWE) May 30, 2016
  #TheChamp is HERE! @JohnCena is on @nbc's @TODAYshow RIGHT NOW! pic.twitter.com/UyghGBbygX
  — WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 30, 2016
  Here is a new video, promoting John Cena’s return to RAW tonight…
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• Brooklyn Brawler’s First Post-WWE Appearance Announced, More Details on AJ Lee’s Autobiography, WWE – Philippines Update

  30-05-2016 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE – Philippines Update
  The WWE live event taking place on September 2nd in Manilla, Philippines will take place at the Mall of Asia Arena.
  More Details on AJ Lee’s Autobiography
  As noted, AJ Lee announced on Twitter that she is finishing up her autobiography, and below is the official announcement on the book:“Three-time WWE Diva’s Champion AJ Brooks’ CRAZY IS MY SUPERPOWER, a literary memoir chronicling her unlikely rise from 100-pound
  
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• Announcement: NO RAW Rebellion Tonight Following RAW Due To Memorial Day; MLW’s Court Bauer Talks RAW Tomorrow On WZ Daily

  30-05-2016 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight’s RAW Rebellion will not be happening due to The Memorial Day holiday. 
  WrestleZone Daily’s Nick Hausman will be joined by MLW’s Court Bauer and 2CW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) to discuss RAW at length.
  The RAW Rebellion post-show, call-in show will resume next Monday immediately following RAW at it’s regular time.
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live tomorrow at Noon EST on Mixlr.com/WZRadio
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• Vince Russo Explains Why He Thinks WWE Is Struggling To Create New Superstars; What Does He Think Of Ambrose’s “Lunatic” Persona?, More

  30-05-2016 20:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio was proud to welcome former WWE Head Writer & WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vince Russo on to WZ Daily earlier today.
  You can find some transcribed quotes from Vince’s appearance below. His appearance begins at the 27:50 minute mark in the embedded audio player above.
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  On the job WWE is doing creating new Superstars: VR: This is my opinion. I’m so freaking tired of people calling me names and being so negative and be
  
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• Sheamus Talks Smackdown Going Live in July and What It Means for WWE, HHH Announces More NXT Live Event Dates, WWE 2K17 Release Date

  30-05-2016 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE 2K17 Release Date
  WWE 2K17 is scheduled to be released on October 25th.
  HHH Announces More NXT Live Event Dates
  Triple H has announced the following new WWE NXT live event dates:
  7/14 in Indianapolis
  7/15 in Cincinnati, Ohio
  7/16 in Louisville, Kentucky
  Read Also: Ticketmaster Pulls Tickets and Listing for NXT Takeover Brooklyn
  Sheamus Talks Smackdown Going Live in July and What It Means for WWE
  In a new interview with Zap2It.com, WWE star Sheamus had the
  
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• WATCH: Kevin Owens Dupes Fans Into Chanting “USA” at WWE Live Event

  30-05-2016 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Kevin Owens pulled a fast one on the live crowd during last night’s event in Madison, Wisconsin, as he successfully got the fans to chant “USA” during a match between two Canadians. You can check it out in the video below:. @FightOwensFight is awesome. pic.twitter.com/QmDSItkabr
  — Anthony Abbas (@TheAJUniverse) May 30, 2016The post WATCH: Kevin Owens Dupes Fans Into Chanting “USA” at WWE Live Event appeared first on Wres
  
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• WWE LaCrosse Live Event Results (5/29): Ambrose vs Del Rio, Dana Brooke and Lana Team Up, Baron Corbin vs Cesaro and More

  30-05-2016 20:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Thanks to WZ reader Bone Machine for sending in the following results:
  WWE LaCrosse Live Event Results
  5/29/16
  LaCrosse, Wisconsin
  Kane & Big Show defeated Rowan & Strowman
  Sasha Banks defeated Summer Rae
  Baron Corbin defeated Cesaro
  Rusev defeated Sin Cara
  Paige and Becky Lynch defeated Lana and Dana Brooke
  New Day defeated Vaudvillains and Shining Stars in a Triple Threat Match
  Dean Ambrose defeated Alberto Del Rio
  Last night at #WWELacrosse,
  
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• WWE Madison Live Event Results (5/29): Reigns vs Styles, Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens, Enzo and Big Cass vs The Dudley Boyz and More

  30-05-2016 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Madison Live Event Results
  5/29/16
  Madison, Wisconsin
  Source: PWInsider.com
  Enzo and Big Cass over The Dudleys.
  Titus O’Neil over Viktor.
  The Club over The Hype Bros.
  Goldust over Tyler Breeze after run-ins from their partners.
  Sami Zayn over Kevin Owens.
  Apollo Crews over Sheamus.
  Charlotte retains The WWE Women’s Title over Natalya.
  Roman Reigns retains The WWE Title over AJ Styles.Fireworks display outside of the venue
  
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• Steve Austin Calls the Ric Flair – Charlotte Segment on WWE Raw Last Week “Real Bad”, Talks Ric “Spilling the Beans” During His Promo

  30-05-2016 19:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the latest edition of The Steve Austin Show, Steve Austin had the following to say about the Ric Flair and Charlotte segment on WWE Raw last week, during which Charlotte kicked Flair out of the ring and ended their on-screen alliance:“[Ric Flair] spilled the beans as soon as he went out there. He had only been talking 10 to 15 seconds and I said, ‘oh, he’s getting fired or she’s going to kick him out of the damn ring&rsq
  
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• Ticketmaster Pulls Tickets and Listing for NXT Takeover Brooklyn Over SummerSlam Weekend

  30-05-2016 19:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  When Triple H announced the name of the next Takeover special would be “The End”, it was unclear if that referred to the end of the Samoa Joe vs Finn Balor feud, or the end of the NXT Takeover specials.
  In what might continue to fuel speculation as to what the Takeover name means, Ticketmaster has pulled all tickets and the listing for the NXT Takeover Brooklyn special which was being advertised for SummerSlam weekend like last year.
  Ticketmaster still has the SummerSlam PPV listed
  
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• VIDEOS: John Cena Talks Getting into Trouble As a Kid, Learns to “Booty-Pop”, Talks Hot Dog – Sandwich Debate and More

  30-05-2016 19:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star John Cena, who will be returning to WWE TV on Raw tonight, hosted the “Today” show this morning and below are some video highlights:
  John Cena: A taco is ‘a delicacy’
  Guest host John Cena joins Tamron Hall and Dylan Dreyer for TODAY’s Take, where the topics include the controversy ignited by Merriam-Webster over whether a hot dog is a sandwich. “What’s a taco?” Tamron inquires. “A taco is a d
  
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• AJ Lee Completes Her Autobiography, John Cena’s Shorts For RAW Tonight

  30-05-2016 18:25
  
  – AJ Lee took to Twitter and revealed that she’s finished writing on her autobiography Crazy is My Superpower, which is set to release next spring:
  Just finished my book. No co-writer. No ghost writer. Just me, lots of carbs, & an adorably evil mind.#CrazyIsMySuperpower
  — A.J. (@AJBrooks) May 27, 2016
  – John Cena also posted to Twitter today, noting that he was given a special pair of shorts by The Ellen Degeneres Show and claims he’ll be wearing them when he re
  
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• Early Preview For Tonight’s WWE Monday Night RAW Broadcast – Details

  30-05-2016 18:00
  
  Here is the preview for tonight’s Monday Night RAW…
  * What does John Cena have planned for his return?* Will former ‘brothers’ collide?* Can The Showoff out-grapple The Lone Wolf?* What’s going through Charlotte’s mind?* Is Dudleyville ‘S.A.W.F.T.’?* Who will emerge as the final Money in the Bank Ladder Match participant?
  Remember, if you’re attending tonight’s show, we’d love to have you send us results/spoilers, videos, picture
  
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• Why Finn Balor Won’t Join With Gallows & Anderson Right Now

  30-05-2016 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The final video of debate for CSR this weekend is talking about AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson’s future booking. Justin LaBar and Ronnell Hunt discuss while being filmed at the Squirrel Hill Sports Bar. Here’s some highlights:Justin LaBar:
  AJ Styles is too valuable as a baby face on his own. I am surprised Gallows and Anderson didn’t attack him on RAW as it would have helped justify even more so Kevin Owens beating him. Everybody keeps wai
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Continues to Promote Rumored Fight Against Conor McGregor

  30-05-2016 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE WrestleMania star Floyd Mayweather continues to fan the flames of a possible fight with MMA star Conor McGregor, as the boxing champion Tweeted the homemade photo below last night.
  While UFC President Dana White remains adamant that the fight will not happen, Brendan Schaub noted on Joe Rogan’s Fight Companion podcast that he’s heard investors from Floyd Mayweather’s camp think that the fight will go down in November:.@badmedina https
  
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• John Cena’s Top 10 Strongest Moves (Video), The Rock Set For ‘World’s First Superhero’ Project

  30-05-2016 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock Set For ‘World’s First Superhero’ Project
  The Rock and his Seven Bucks Productions company is working on a new project about Clark “Doc” Savage, known by fans as the World’s First Superhero. Rock posted the following:
  It’s OFFICIAL: For all comic book fans you already know the world’s first superhero (pre-dating Superman) is the “Man of Bronze” himself Clark “Doc” Savage.
  Want to than
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Raw Preview: John Cena Returns, Dudleys vs Enzo and Cass, Ziggler vs Corbin, Final MITB Participant, WZ Live Coverage, More

  30-05-2016 16:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, WWE will broadcast this week’s edition of Raw from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
  The show will feature the return of John Cena, as well as a continuation of the #Hatch angle.
  Matches advertised for the show include Dolph Ziggler vs Baron Corbin in a technical wrestling match and The Dudley Boyz vs Enzo Amore and Big Cass.
  Other Superstars advertised for tonight include WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, Kevin Owens, Chr
  
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• Sunday’s Wrestling Birthdays, Hornswoggle Attends Indy Event (Video), NXT News

  30-05-2016 04:41
  
  – As mentioned earlier, NXT Superstar Nia Jax turns 32 years old today. Here are some other wrestling birthdays:
  * Former WWE Superstar Hornswoggle turns 30 years old.* Former ECW star and world champion Steve Corino turns 43 years old.* Former Mean Street Posse member Pete Gas turns 46 years old.* Former WWE and TNA star Brian Kendrick turns 37 years old.* Finally, former WWE Superstar Samu turns 53 years old.
  – Hornswoggle released a clip from his match at this weekend’s AIW
  
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• William Regal Reacts To Vader’s Recent Ospreay vs. Ricochet Match Comments

  30-05-2016 04:28
  
  UPDATE: William Regal has commented on Vader’s criticism of the Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet match at NJPW Best of the Super Juniors over the weekend. Regal posted to Twitter (via Twitlonger) with the following:
  “I watched the match and was shocked. You need to start doing real stuff like people from my era like kip ups,flying head scissors,cart wheels and criss crosses. Get a grip! When I started the job in ’83 a lot of the older fellas used to say that Marc Rocco and Marty Jones
  
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• John Cena Wearing Ellen Degeneres Shorts For WWE Raw Return? AJ Lee Finishes Up Autobiography

  30-05-2016 02:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cena Rocking Ellen Degeneres Shorts on Raw? 
  John Cena was apparently gifted a pair of Ellen-ified shorts for his highly anticipated return to WWE, and the 15-time world champ claims he’s a man of word and will be rocking the khakis this Monday night on the Memorial Day edition of WWE Raw. Given to me by @TheEllenShow for #CenaReturns damn right I’ll be wearing em’ on #RAW #MemorialDay @WWE #manofmyword pic.twitter.com/E25nOilXKz
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) Ma
  
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• Various News – Matt Hardy’s Latest Video + Wildkat Sport Secures TV Deal

  30-05-2016 02:06
  
  – It was announced at Friday night’s event that Luke Hawx’s Wildkat Sports and Entertainment has secured a weekly, one-hour TV spot on Louisiana’s WUPL channel 54 (a MyNetwork affiliate). Hawx has been working on for several months, and the series will start airing in September. Teddy Long debuted with the promotion tonight, and will be their storyline GM.
  – Matt Hardy released episode 22 of Thoughts From the Throne. You can check out his latest video in the player
  
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• WWE ‘Game Night’ Filming Photos, The Rock Wishes Nia Jax A Happy Birthday, More

  30-05-2016 01:35
  
  – Heath Slater posted the following pics from the filming of WWE Game Night season two:
  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 wished cousin Nia Jax a happy birthday today on Twitter; Jax turns thirty-two.
  Happy Birthday to my cuz and future @WWE Women's Cham
  
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• VIDEOS: Sheamus On The TMNT Set + The Latest Edition Of ‘UpUpDownDown’

  30-05-2016 01:25
  
  – Xavier Woods released a new UpUpDownDown video today, featuring WWE announcer Byron Saxton and WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze. You can check out the new video, where they play Pop-a-Shot Basketball, below.– WWE has released a new set visit video, featuring WWE Superstar Sheamus on the set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Sheamus co-stars in the film as Rocksteady. You can check out the video below.100% DIRECT LINK (MUST-SEE PHOTOS): MARYSE HAS **MAJOR** PLASTIC SURG
  
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• VIDEOS: This Week’s ‘WWE Fury’ & ‘Canvas 2 Canvas’ Episodes

  30-05-2016 01:17
  
  – Here is this week’s WWE Fury, looking at ugly landings:– WWE released the latest Canvas 2 Canvas video, which features artwork of Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. You can check out the new video in the player below.100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): *AJ Lee’s HIGH-SCHOOL YEARBOOK* Pic – HAHAHAHAHA!!!! (>>)!!!
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• Health Update On George ‘The Animal’ Steele, RVD & Wife Getting Divorced

  30-05-2016 01:07
  
  – The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele posted the following statement on her father, who is going through some serious health issues at the moment. You can read her latest update on her father below:
  “I have news to report about my dad’s surgery. Let me begin by saying that my family is thrilled about the prayers and best wishes. My dad told me that he had a call from MSU’s assistant football coach last night and the head football coach
  
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• William Regal Offers His Thoughts on Ricochet/Ospreay Match & Big Van Vader’s Criticism

  30-05-2016 00:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted yesterday, Big Van Vader came under heavy fire from several in the wrestling community for offering his criticizisms of a much-praised New Japan match that took place recently between Ricochet and Will Ospreay. 
  Read Also: Ricochet Posts Lengthy Statement Responding to Vader’s Criticism of His Acclaimed NJPW Match
  NXT general manager William Regal took to Twitter earlier this afternoon to weigh in on the issue: “I watch
  
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