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• WWE Superstar Says He Wants to Fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 200, Cena and Bellas Meet WWE Fans (Photos), Ospreay vs Ricochet on ESPN

  05-06-2016 23:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ospreay vs Ricochet on ESPN
  Highlights of the Will Ospreay vs Ricochet New Japan Pro Wrestling match, which drew the ire of former WCW Champion Big Van Vader, were shown on ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” show last week.
  Read Also: Big Van Vader Criticizes Incredible High-Flying New Japan Match
  The ESPN episode also featured an appearance by Rey Mysterio as well as WWE coverage. In case you missed it, you can watch the entire Ospreay vs Ricochet matc
  
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• Mick Foley Blogs On The Passing Of Boxing Legend Muhammed Ali

  05-06-2016 23:17
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley shared the following post on his Facebook account on the recent tragic passing of boxing legend Muhammed Ali. You can check out his full thoughts on the subject below.
  THE GREATEST IS GONE
  Thank you Muhammad Ali, for your contributions to the world of boxing, to the world at large – and to my childhood. It’s funny, because I almost always rooted against Ali when he was a fighter – not realizing that I was essentially watching the greatest, most ente
  
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• Lana & Rusev To Have Two Weddings, Enzo Amore In Recording Studio (Photos), More

  05-06-2016 22:57
  
  – TMZ reports that Rusev and Lana will have two weddings. The site has confirmed that the couple will have a wedding in Malibu, California in July that will be attended by the Total Divas cast along with Lana’s co-stars from Pitch Perfect 2 such as Anna Kendrick, with Kelley Jakle and Brittany Snow serving has her bridesmaids. That one may be filmed for Total Divas.
  The second wedding will take place in September in Bulgaria, as Rusev wanted to get married in front of his family. It
  
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• Trailers for Goldberg & Dusty Rhodes WWE Network Collections (Videos), Enzo Amore in the Studio, Damien Sandow & Muhammad Ali (Photos)

  05-06-2016 22:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Trailers for Goldberg & Dusty Rhodes WWE Network Collections
  As noted, WWE Network will be releasing new collections for both Dusty Rhodes and Goldberg, and you can check out the trailers and synopses for both courtesy of WrestlingDVDNetwork.com:Far from just a ‘Common Man’, Dusty Rhodes will always be remembered for his larger than life exuberance and one of a kind innovation. The working man’s champion was a master on the mic, and a
  
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• World champs Diaokomihalis and Steveson repeat, Bravo-Young breaks through at UWW Cadet Freestyle Nationals

  05-06-2016 22:35
  
  Roman Bravo-Young snags freestyle Outstanding Wrestler at UWW Cadet Nationals in Akron, Ohio
  
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• Cameron Lists Her New Favorite Wrestling Match Of All-Time, More

  05-06-2016 21:22
  
  Cameron appeared on The Steve Austin Show this week and talked about her WWE release, her Tough Enough experience with Austin and more. Some highlights are below:
  On infamously saying Melina vs. Alicia Fox was her favorite match of all-time on Tough Enough: “I wasn’t an avid wrestling fan and that was just the first thing that I remember and being women and stuff like that. And I was like, ‘that’s what I said’ and it was just like one of those types of things that h
  
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• Four NCAA champs take top prize in freestyle at University Nationals, Richards named OW

  05-06-2016 20:47
  
  Zane Richards tops Tyler Graff in three matches, named freestyle Outstanding Wrestler at University Nationals
  
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• Tag Team Match Announced for TNA Slammiversary, Updated PPV Card

  05-06-2016 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA has announced that Mahabali Shera and Grado vs The Tribunal, consisting of Basille Baracca and Baron Dax, aka the former Sylvester Lefort and Marcus Louis in WWE NXT, will take place at TNA Slammiversary.
  The following is the updated card for the PPV taking place on June 12th in Orlando, FL.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of TNA Slammiversary beginning on Sunday, June 12th at 8pm EST!
  TNA World Title Match:
  -Drew Galloway (c) vs. Bobby Lashley. The match can on
  
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• Joey Styles Shoots on UFC, Goldberg Collection Coming to the WWE Network, Ryback Learning Jiu-Jitsu and How to Speak Spanish

  05-06-2016 20:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Joey Styles Shoots on UFC
  WWE’s Joey Styles posted the following on Twitter reacting to UFC’s use of “Oh My God” for their promotion of UFC 200:GIMMICK INFRINGEMENT! OH MY GOD is for the fact that @UFC needs @WWE‘s @BrockLesnar to sell #UFC200.@HeymanHustle https://t.co/cv17I2kVBq
  — Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) June 5, 2016
  Goldberg Collection Coming to the WWE Network
  WWE Network News is reporting that a Bill Goldberg Collect
  
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• Mick Foley Posts Lengthy Blog Remembering Muhammad Ali

  05-06-2016 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley posted a new blog on his Facebook page remembering the late Muhammad Ali, who passed away this weekend at the age of 74.THE GREATEST IS GONE
  Thank you Muhammad Ali, for your contributions to the world of boxing, to the world at large – and to my childhood. It’s funny, because I almost always rooted against Ali when he was a fighter – not realizing that I was essentially watching the greatest, most entertaining &
  
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• WATCH: Daniel Bryan Competes in His First Olympic-Style Weightlifting Competition

  05-06-2016 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Yesterday, former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan competed in his first-ever Olympic style weightlifting competition in his hometown of Aberdeen, Washington.
  Read Also: Bryan Talks Retirement, Reveals How Many Concussions He’s Had
  Bryan was awarded a ninja sword for his performance in the competition, and you can check out footage of Bryan below:Putting on the spandex battle jammies one more time… Wish me luck! #PlantStrong pic.twitter.com/yeD7wYXzoU
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• Former WWE Star Adam Rose Reveals New Ring Name for the Independent Scene, Will He Continue to Use His WWE Party Gimmick?, More

  05-06-2016 19:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, former WWE star Adam Rose will continue using his WWE party gimmick on the independent scene, but he will be changing his ring name.
  Rose revealed on Twitter his new ring name is Aldo Rose and his Twitter bio now reads, “Ain’t no more PG in this party!”
  Read Also: Adam Rose Arrested on Charges of Domestic Violence
  According to sources close to Rose, the former WWE star decided against using hi
  
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• Where Does The Wyatt Family Fit In Upon Returning, Ronda Rousey in WWE and Tag Team Being Split Up?

  05-06-2016 19:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Another edition of WZ Mailbag comes to you with some hot news and rumors circulating. With the announcement of Brock Lesnar having a fight at UFC 200, questions begin to be asked on my official Twitter account, @JoshIsenberg4, about many topics in the WWE. This week features questions about Brock Lesnar, The Wyatt Family and other big names in WWE. You can connect and converse @JoshIsenberg4 on Twitter.
  Photo Credit: Getty Images@JoshIsenberg4 how would you book Bray Wyatt & the Wyatt F
  
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• WWE Fury: 14 More Double-Team Moves (Video), More Details on Lana and Rusev’s Wedding

  05-06-2016 19:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Fury
  WWE has released the following WWE Fury video featuring 14 double-team moves. You can watch the video below: Rusev and Lana Having Two Weddings
  According to TMZ,  Lana and Rusev will have two weddings this year. One will be in Bulgaria and the other in Malibu on the beach. The Malibu wedding will take place in July and will be attended by some of the ‘Pitch Perfect’ cast and other celebrities, plus the Total Divas ca
  
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• Matches For The WWE Network’s ‘Bill Goldberg Collection’ Revealed – Details

  05-06-2016 18:57
  
  Wrestling DVD Network reports that the WWE Network will have a Goldberg Collection starting Monday. Included are the following:
  * Nitro 1997/09/22 – Goldberg vs Hugh Morrus* Starrcade 1997 – Goldberg vs Steve “Mongo” McMichael* Nitro 1998/02/09 – Goldberg vs Lord Steven Regal* Nitro 1998/04/20 – Goldberg vs Raven (WCW United States Championship Match)* Nitro 1998/07/06 – Goldberg vs Hollywood Hogan (WCW World Heavyweight Championship* Halloween Havoc 199
  
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• Joey Styles Takes A Shot At The UFC Over Brock Lesnar, Adam Pearce/NXT

  05-06-2016 18:46
  
  – Joey Styles posted the following to Twitter after the UFC used “OH. MY. GOD.” in the tweet sharing the announcement that Brock Lesnar is fighting at UFC 200:
  GIMMICK INFRINGEMENT! OH MY GOD is for the fact that @UFC needs @WWE's @BrockLesnar to sell #UFC200.@HeymanHustle https://t.co/cv17I2kVBq
  — Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) June 5, 2016
  – Adam Pearce posted the following on WWE NXT’s Nashville event on Friday night.
  The energy at #NXTNashville was. Let's see i
  
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• More Backstage News on the Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Deal, When Fight Negotiations Began, Training, The Latest on CM Punk Fighting and More

  05-06-2016 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, WWE issued a statement last night confirming the Brock Lesnar UFC 200 fight is a “one-off” deal, and Lesnar will be returning to WWE TV at SummerSlam this year.
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, while Lesnar’s opponent for UFC 200 has yet to be revealed, the announcement of his opponent will likely come on Monday on ESPN.
  The deal for the Brock Lesnar UFC 200 fight was apparently finalized just recently, as MMAFighti
  
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• Drew Galloway Talks Facing Lashley at TNA Slammiversary, Cody Rhodes’ Decision to Leave WWE, TNA Fan Criticism, EVOLVE – WWE Relationship

  05-06-2016 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA World Heavyweight Champion Drew Galloway was a recent guest on Interactive Wrestling Radio and below are some interview highlights:
  On what it means to be TNA World Champion:“It means the absolute world to be in this position. I’ve been fortunate enough to win a few titles, or actually a lot of titles across the world… I think 7 or 8 total in 7 or 8 countries and defended them across the world to have them recognized as World Titles. B
  
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• The Empress of Tomorrow Takes Over The Canvas (Video), Former WWE Superstars Welcome Second Child

  05-06-2016 17:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Canvas 2 Canvas
  WWE has released the following canvas 2 canvas video featuring NXT Women’s Champion, Asuka. You can watch the video below: Former WWE Stars Welcome Second Child
  WWE announced that Edge and Beth Phoenix had their second child this past week. Edge also made an announcement on twitter. You can read the tweet below: .@TheBethPhoenix and I welcomed our beautiful lil bit, Ruby Ever Copeland on May 31. Look out world, have a feelin she will move mountains
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• WWE NXT Ft. Pierce Live Event Results (6/4): Patrick Clark vs Dan Matha, Alexa Bliss vs Athena, Austin Aries vs Blake, and More

  05-06-2016 16:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWTorch
  WWE NXT Live Results
  June 4, 2016
  Ft. Pierce, Fla.
  Pre-show meet and greet was Chris Girard, Josh Woods, and Mandy Rose.
  (1) Patrick Clark beat Dan Matha.
  (2) Nikki Storm beat Liv Morgan.
  (3) Josh Woods beat Bronson Matthews (Tough Enough winner Josh).
  (4) Mojo Rawley & Hugo Knox beat Alexander Wolfe & Sawyer Fulton.
  [Intermission]
  (5) Noah Kekoa beat Chris Girard, who had a name change. Noah talked on the house mic after the match.
  (6) Alexa B
  
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• WWE Tulsa Live Event Results (6/4): Enzo & Big Cass vs The Dudleys, New Day vs The Vaudevillians, Dean Ambrose vs Kevin Owens

  05-06-2016 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Live Results
  June 4, 2016
  Tulsa, Okla.
  Byron Saxton was the host.
  (1) Enzo & Big Cass beat The Dudleys.
  (2) Jack Swagger beat Viktor. Swagger wore an OKC Thunder t-shirt back in his home state.
  (3) Apollo Crews beat Darren Young.
  (4) Kane & Big Show beat Wyatt Family (Braun Strowman & Erick Rowan). Strowman took a hard spill over the top rope during the match.
  (5) Sasha Banks & Becky Lynch beat Lana & Dana Brooke
  
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• WWE Lubbock Live Event Results (6/4): Charlotte vs Natalya, Rusev vs Sin Cara, Roman Reigns In a Fatal-4-Way Match

  05-06-2016 16:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Live Results
  June 4, 2016
  Lubbock, Tex. at Texas Tech University
  (1) R-Truth beat Tyler Breeze.
  (2) Cesaro beat Primo.
  (3) Dolph Ziggler beat Baron Corbin.
  (4) Karl Anderson beat Uso.
  (5) Women’s champion Charlotte beat Natalya.
  (6) U.S. champion Rusev beat Sin Cara. Rusev was without Lana, who was on the other show in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  (7) WWE World Hvt. champion Roman Reigns beat A.J. Styles, Seth Rollins, and Sheamus in
  
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• MMA Reporter Ariel Helwani Escorted Out Of UFC 199 Due To Brock Lesnar News

  05-06-2016 08:16
  
  UPDATE x 6: MMA reporter Ariel Helwani posted the following on Twitter, stating that he along with E. Casey Leydon and Esther Lin from MMAFighting.com, were removed from the arena at UFC 199. Helwani and MMAFighting.com, who broke the news of Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC at UFC 200, had their credentials taken and were told that they were “banned from UFC events for life”. UFC President Dana White and other UFC officials were said to have been “irate” that the news l
  
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• MMA Journalist Ariel Helwani Thrown Out of UFC 199 Tonight & Banned For Life After Breaking Original Brock Lesnar Story

  05-06-2016 08:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MMA journalist Ariel Helwani took to Twitter tonight following an incredible UFC 199 pay-per-view, stating that he and his MMAFighting.com crew had been escorted out by security prior to the main event, and stripped of their credentials. The reason? Helwani was the writer responsible for breaking the news that Brock Lesnar was close to signing a deal to fight at next month’s UFC 200 event; a breaking news report that has now been confirmed and made official. 
  
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• Brock Lesnar Returning To WWE At SummerSlam, UFC Return News & More

  05-06-2016 07:42
  
  UPDATE X 4: It was announced on Saturday that Brock Lesnar will fight at UFC 200. UFC.com and WWE.com have both confirmed the news. WWE.com posted the following, which includes Lesnar’s WWE return date…
  Brock Lesnar remains under contract to WWE, however, he has been granted a one-off opportunity to compete at UFC 200. Following this milestone event on July 9, Brock will return to WWE for SummerSlam on Sunday, August 21, live on WWE Network.
  As previously reported, Vince McMahon and
  
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• Edge & Beth Phoenix Welcome Their Second Child Into The World

  05-06-2016 07:27
  
  WWE.com announced on Saturday night that Adam “Edge” Copeland and his wife Beth Phoenix gave birth to their second child over the weekend. Her name is Ruby Ever Copeland. Edge also posted the following on Twitter…
  .@TheBethPhoenix and I welcomed our beautiful lil bit, Ruby Ever Copeland on May 31. Look out world, have a feelin she will move mountains
  — Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) June 5, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Edge Backstage At A Recent WWE RAW TV Taping
  
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• BREAKING UPDATES – Brock Lesnar Returning To UFC At UFC 200

  05-06-2016 06:56
  
  UPDATE X 3: The UFC announced at UFC 199, that Brock Lesnar WILL return at UFC 200, in a co-main event fight. His opponent is to be determined. Dave Meltzer reports that this is WWE approved, and that Mark Hunt is a possibility for Lesnar’s opponent.
  Lesnar official at UFC 200. WWE approved it.
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) June 5, 2016
  OH. MY. GOD. #UFC200https://t.co/ffhsOYIRvz
  — #UFC199 (@ufc) June 5, 2016
  UPDATE x 2: Dana White spoke with ESPN tonight, and has denied rep
  
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• WWE Issues Official Statement on Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Fight, Announces When Lesnar Will Return to WWE TV

  05-06-2016 06:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In the wake of the Brock Lesnar UFC 200 fight announcement, WWE has issued the following statement:Brock Lesnar remains under contract to WWE, however, he has been granted a one-off opportunity to compete at UFC 200. Following this milestone event on July 9, Brock will return to WWE for SummerSlam on Sunday, August 21, live on WWE Network.The post WWE Issues Official Statement on Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Fight, Announces When Lesnar Will Return to WWE TV appeared first
  
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• Update on Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Fight – Is Lesnar Appearing with Approval From WWE?, Chael Sonnen Explains Lesnar – UFC Situation

  05-06-2016 06:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we just reported minutes ago, Brock Lesnar has officially been added to the UFC 200 card, and his opponent will likely be made during a Brock Lesnar UFC 200 announcement on ESPN on Monday.
  Lesnar is slotted in the co-main event spot of UFC 200, which will be headlined by Daniel Cormier defending the light heavyweight championship against Jon Jones.
  The announcement of Brock Lesnar fighting at UFC 200 has created tons of speculation regarding Lesnar’s current W
  
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• The Usos Hit A Tag-Team Milestone, Nakamura’s WWE NXT Live Event Entrance (Video)

  05-06-2016 06:03
  
  – Per the North American Rankings Blog, former tag team champions The Usos had their 100th televised victory in the WWE on RAW with their win over Fandango and Tyler Breeze. The Usos are now the first team in WWE to have 100 televised wins. The next team behind The Usos in TV wins is Beer Money with 58 wins. However, the blog only counts TV and PPV matches since October 8, 2007.
  – The WWE NXT Twitter account released the following clip from Friday night’s NXT house show in Nash
  
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• Backstage Update – WWE NXT Superstar Elias Samson Injured?

  05-06-2016 05:58
  
  UPDATE: As previously reported, NXT Superstar Elias Samson reportedly suffered an injury at Friday night’s house show in Nashville, Tennessee. Some video footage of Samson in the ring after suffering the injury was posted on Twitter, which you can check out below. According to the user, Samson was helped to the back after the match was stopped very quickly.
  @WrestlingInc Stopped the match very quickly. Helped to the back. Looked like a left ankle.. but not too bad. pic.twitter.com/6dfW4r1j
  
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• Brock Lesnar Officially Announced For Fight at UFC 200

  05-06-2016 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In what may end up being the biggest shock in MMA and pro wrestling news this year, Brock Lesnar has been officially announced to fight at next month’s UFC 200 pay-per-view. 
  The rumors began circulating early Saturday afternoon when MMA journalist Ariel Helwani broke the news that Lesnar was close to signing on the dotted line for his first fight since 2011. This came as a major shock to fans, as the former UFC Heavyweight Champion is currently on
  
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• PHOTOS: Seth Rollins Returns To The Ring At Friday Night’s WWE Live Event

  05-06-2016 05:46
  
  At Friday night’s WWE live event in Odessa, Texas, former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins made his return to the ring. Roman Reigns defeated AJ Styles and Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat match to retain the WWE Title. Reigns pinned Styles. According to a fan report, Rollins looked good in his first match back.
  Here are some photos of the match that were posted on Twitter.
  Triple Threat Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins vs AJ Styles: Roman Reigns beat AJ and Seth Rollins #WWEOdessa p
  
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• WWE NXT Atlanta Live Event Results (6/4): Balor vs Joe, Andrade Cien Almas vs Dawkins, American Alpha Steals the Show, Bayley In-Action

  05-06-2016 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Atlanta Live Event Results
  6/4/16
  Atlanta, Georgia
  No Way Jose defeated Tino Sabbatelli
  Carmella defeated Peyton Royce by submission
  Andrade “Cien” Almas defeated Angelo Dawkins
  Tye Dillinger defeated Corey Hollis
  American Alpha defeated Dash & Dawson to retain the NXT Tag Team Championship. Match of the Night.
  Intermission
  Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Buddy Murphy
  Bayley defea
  
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• Dana White Addresses Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Rumors

  05-06-2016 04:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com is reporting Brock Lesnar is “in serious talks” to compete at UFC 200, and earlier tonight, during UFC 199, Dana White addressed the rumor.
  White attributed what he called a misleading rumor to UFC accidentally adding Brock Lesnar to the company website as an active fighter instead of an alumni. After the internet picked up on the error, White feels the Brock Lesnar UFC 200 rumor
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership, Becky Lynch on Women Competing in TLC Matches, Reality of Wrestling vs House of Hardcore

  05-06-2016 04:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This Week’s WWE Smackdown Viewership
  According to ShowbuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown averaged 2.169 million viewers, which is down from 2.112 million viewers.
  This week’s Smackdown finished #3 for the night on cable TV for Thursday night, behind The O’Reilly Factor and The Kelly File.
  Becky Lynch on Women Competing in TLC Matches
  In a new interview with The Norfolk Navy Flagship, WWE star Becky Lynch had the following to say when asked if s
  
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• VIDEOS: Muhammad Ali and Jake The Snake Roberts Cross Paths, Ali Wise Cracks with Freddie Blassie, Bill Apter Interviews Ali in New York

  05-06-2016 03:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A few weeks before his June 1976 battle against Antonio Inoki, Bill Apter had the opportunity to interview the “Greatest of all time” one-on-one at a pre-match Press Conference at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel. It started out on a calm note and then Ali became — Ali and even Howard Cosell got into the action:
  Preparing for his history making match against Antonio Inoki, Muhammad Ali finds himself involved in an interview with the legendary tal
  
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• Did Brock Lesnar Add a UFC Fight Option to His WWE Contract Before WrestleMania?, Rumor of Lesnar Holding Out on Vince McMahon, More

  05-06-2016 03:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, while still not officially announced by either side, Brock Lesnar is reportedly close to inking a deal that would see him return to the octagon for a fight at next month’s UFC 200 pay-per-view. According to reports – and it’s worth noting that these reports originated as a rumor, albeit one from a respected source – Lesnar had a clause added into his WWE contract earlier this year, prior to WrestleMania, that would allow him to accept a fight offer from UFC whi
  
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• Cody Rhodes to Face Top TNA Star in August

  05-06-2016 03:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has announced he will be facing TNA star Mike Bennett at the August 26th Northeast Wrestling “Wrestling Under the Stars” event in Pittsfield, MA.
  Rhodes’ wife Brani Rhodes will be in Cody’s corner, and it appears this will be her first post-WWE appearance. Bennett will have his wife Maria Kanellis in his corner for the bout.
  As we previously reported, Rhodes will be facing Kurt Angle for Northeast Wrestling one night after the B
  
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• Cadet World champions Diakomihalis, Steveson on track to repeat at UWW Cadet Nationals

  05-06-2016 02:46
  
  The best-of-three UWW Cadet Nationals freestyle finals set for 9 a.m. (ET) on Sunday
  
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• Brock Lesnar Reportedly “Close” to Finalizing a Fight Deal for UFC 200

  05-06-2016 02:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to MMA Fighting, WWE star Brock Lesnar, who is currently under a 3 year deal with WWE, is “close” to finalizing a deal for a fight at UFC 200.
  The report notes multiple sources have confirmed Lesnar is in talks with UFC about fighting at the big event, which will be headlined by Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier in a Light Heavyweight Championship rematch.
  You might recall Lesnar was in talks with UFC last year before he made an appearance on
  
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• Bray Wyatt Continues to Tease His Return, Current WWE Star Praises Matt & Jeff Hardy’s Work on Impact Wrestling

  05-06-2016 01:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bray Wyatt Continues to Tease His WWE Return
  Bray Wyatt, who has been cleared and is expected back on WWE programming any day now, continues to tease his return to television after suffering an injury after WrestleMania. In a tweet sent out Saturday, Wyatt referenced New Orleans through the famous song “House of the Rising Sun”, which is location for the June 13th edition of WWE Raw. There is a house in New Orleans
  They call The Compound
  it’s bee
  
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• NCAA champs Megaludis, Martinez, Gadson, Gwiazdowski cruise to freestyle semifinals at University Nationals

  05-06-2016 01:28
  
  University Nationals freestyle semifinals set for 9 a.m. on Sunday
  
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