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• Dolph Ziggler Reacts To His ‘Shock Collar’ Blind Date On ‘WWE Swerved’

  06-06-2016 23:49
  
  Dolph Ziggler recently spoke with Zap2it.com about his shock collar blind date on WWE Swerved. Here is what he had to say…
  “Not just a shock collar like they have for training dogs. This is on the upper part of my groin, on high, and I’m sure somehow screwed with it to be higher than high. I cannot explain to you how nerve-wracking and sweaty and scared and on the edge of my seat I was that day. Even if the episode comes down to make it look like I was on this blind date for f
  
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• Former WWWF Tag Team Champion Dan Miller Passes Away

  06-06-2016 23:42
  
  Former WWWF Tag Team Champion Dan Miller passed away the day after his 84th birthday. Miller had been in hospice care, which he had requested to go into. He was suffering from cancer.
  Miller teamed with his hall of fame brother Big Bill Miller, and defeated Bill Watts & Gorilla Monsoon to win the WWWF U.S. tag titles in 1965. Miller also held top singles titles in Texas, Florida, the Mid Atlantic region and in the Mid-south territory.
  On behalf of everyone here on the website, I would like t
  
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• Brock Lesnar Will Have to Be Cleared to Compete at SummerSlam Following UFC Fight, Top Indy Star Headed to NXT, “Swerved” Outtake

  06-06-2016 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Top Indy Talent Headed to NXT
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, pending medical testing, Westside Xtreme Wrestling star and former wXw Unified World Heavyweight Champion Tommy End is headed to WWE NXT following his final indy dates.
  End will wrestle his final match for WXW on August 13th in Cologne, Germany.
  Brock Lesnar Will Have to Be Cleared to Compete at SummerSlam Following UFC Fight
  It should be noted that the New York
  
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• Muhammad Ali Tribute To Air On RAW, Bray Wyatt Backstage At RAW, Swerved

  06-06-2016 22:45
  
  – WWE will have a tribute to Muhammad Ali on tonight’s RAW.
  – Bray Wyatt is scheduled to be back on the road with WWE this week.
  – WWE will release the full season two of Swerved on the WWE Network after RAW tonight.
  – New episodes of Unfiltered with Renee Young will start debuting on Thursday.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): The Rock At Age 15 – HAHAHAHA!!!!!
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• Update: Elias Samson Suffers Fractured Left Ankle At WWE NXT Live Event

  06-06-2016 22:35
  According to WWE.com, Elias Samson suffered a fractured left ankle while competing at an NXT Live Event in Nashville over the weekend. WWE ringside physician Dr. Chris Amann had the following to say about the injury…
  “The match had to be stopped due to the injury and Elias was helped to the back, unable to bear weight on the ankle. Elias will be put in a cast and crutches, but is expected to make a full recovery.”
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• WWE Adds 104 Episodes Of RAW To The WWE Network – Details

  06-06-2016 22:31
  
  WWE.com has announced that 104 episodes of Raw has been added to the WWE network. Here is what they posted today…
  The past, present and future of WWE collide in this latest offering of more than 150 classic hours of Raw. Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista dominate the WWE landscape as Evolution, proving “You either adapt, or you perish.” Plus, Edge becomes the first “Mr. Money in the Bank,” the Diva Search is introduced and, after capturing the WWE Champi
  
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• WWE Confirms Injury to NXT Star During Live Event

  06-06-2016 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we noted over the weekend, WWE NXT star Elias Samson appeared to suffer an injury at the live event in Nashville, and WWE has since issued the following statement:Elias Samson injured during NXT Live Event
  NXT Superstar Elias Samson suffered a fractured left ankle while competing at an NXT Live Event in Nashville this past weekend, WWE.com has learned.
  Read Also: Elias Samson Possibly Injured, Reportedly Undergoing Tests This Weekend
  “The match had to be stopped due to the injury and E
  
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• WWE Potentially Seeking UFC Fighters to Appear at SummerSlam as Part of Brock Lesnar Deal

  06-06-2016 22:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Since news broke that Brock Lesnar would be fighting at UFC 200 in July, there has been a lot of speculation as to what WWE would be getting in return for Lesnar appearing at a such high profile UFC event. It seems quite obvious that UFC will be promoting WWE in some fashion, likely the WWE SummerSlam PPV in which Lesnar will return to a WWE ring.
  Read Also: Brock Lesnar Talks How UFC 200 Deal Came to Be
  Additionally, PWInsider.com is re
  
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• WWE Confirms Elias Samson Fractured His Ankle At Live Event

  06-06-2016 22:19
  
  - As noted, WWE NXT Superstar Elias Samson suffered a fractured left ankle in the main event of the NXT live event in Nashville this weekend.The WWE announced the following today:
  Elias Samson injured during NXT Live Event
  NXT Superstar Elias Samson suffered a fractured left ankle while competing at an NXT Live Event in Nashville this past weekend, WWE.com has learned.
  “The match had to be stopped due to the injury and Elias was helped to the back, unable to bear weight on the ankle,&rdquo
  
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• Code Rhodes Evolve 66 Update, Daniel Bryan Olympics, Evolution of Steel Cage Matches,

  06-06-2016 22:10
  
  - WWN Live released the following statement regarding Cody Rhodes’involvement at Evolve 66:
  “The big news is that Cody Rhodes is coming to EVOLVE! Cody Rhodes will wrestle in singles competition at EVOLVE 66 on August 19th in Joppa, MD at the MCW Arena. This will be Cody’s first post-WWE match so it will be a very special night in the Baltimore area! In addition, Cody will be available for pictures and autographs. Rhodes has asked to wrestle a top talent. We are working out the
  
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• Tonight’s Official WWE RAW Preview: Does John Cena Belong In The New Era Of WWE?

  06-06-2016 22:00
  
  - The WWE will invade the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for tonight’s RAW as the road to WWE Money In The Bank continues.
  Cuirrently the following WWE Superstars advertised to appear on tonight’s show include Roman Reigns, John Cena, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens, Stephanie McMahon and Shane McMahon.
  WWE.com is focusing on the following heading into tonight’s show:
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• Seth Rollins Discusses Breaking John Cena’s Broken Nose & More

  06-06-2016 22:00
  
  During Seth Rollins’ appearance on Talk is Jericho, Rollins spoke about breaking John Cena’s nose. Here are some highlights…
  On Bret Hart’s Negative Comments: “Bret Hart had some comments about me and how safe I am in the ring because of John’s nose, and then, me getting hurt while I was the champion and just said that you couldn’t do that because people relied on you as a top guy. And that hurt my feelings. And I haven’t seen Bret since then, but
  
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• Seth Rollins Responds To Bret Hart’s “Unprofessional & Reckless” Comments

  06-06-2016 21:49
  
  - WWE Superstar Seth Rollins recently appeared on episode 253 of Talk Is Jericho discussed a variety of topics including his reaction to Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart comments about him, breaking Cena’s nose and more. Here are the following highlights from the interview:
  “Bret Hart had some comments about me and how safe I am in the ring because of John’s nose, and then, me getting hurt while I was the champion and just said that you couldn’t do that because people relie
  
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• Triple H Announces Date and Location of WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn, Reveals Ticket Pre-Sale and General On-Sale Information

  06-06-2016 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  After speculation that the WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn event might not be taking place this year after Ticketmaster pulled the event listing, Triple H has confirmed the event for SummerSlam weekend this year with the Tweets below:#NXTTakeOver heads BACK to #Brooklyn on Sat. Aug. 20th
  Pre-sale starts Wed. at 10am
  On-sale Sat. at noon. #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/cyYFHvqtLo
  — Triple H (@TripleH) June 6, 2016
  Find out when you can get YOUR #NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn tickets, as announced by @tripleh
  
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• Al Snow Shoots on Cody Rhodes Leaving WWE, Talks Positives of Wrestlers Leaving On Their Own Terms, Talents Growing Stale w/Fans

  06-06-2016 20:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Al Snow recently participated in a shoot interview with Hannibal TV, and you can check out a highlight of the interview below, during which Snow addresses Cody Rhodes leaving WWE.
  Snow talks WWE talents being independent contractors and not employees, which means talents cannot get “fired” from WWE. Snow adds he is happy for Rhodes because he was able to leave WWE on his own terms, and Rhodes leaving the company doesn’t mean he can’t return.
  Rea
  
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• 6/6 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Brock Lesnar At UFC 200, Ariel Helwani’s UFC Ban, John Cena vs AJ Styles At MITB, Muhammad Ali’s Passing, More

  06-06-2016 20:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s features host Nick Hausman and 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:
  The huge news that Brock Lesnar will fight Mark Hunt at UFC 200
  How the fight came together
  CM Punk’s first UFC fight possibly happening in August
  John Cena vs AJ Styles being made official for Money In The Bank
  Moose possibly joining WWE after his ROH contract is up
  Adam Rose’
  
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• Paul Heyman Announces Brock Lesnar Interview Will Air Live Tonight on YouTube

  06-06-2016 20:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The advocate for Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, has announced that a YouTube interview with The Beast, conducted for The Heyman Hustle, will air live tonight at 7pm EST.
  Be sure to check back to the site tonight at 7pm as WZ will be providing complete interview coverage!TONIGHT – @BrockLesnar Opens Up Like Never Before — 7pm Eastern / 4 Pacific – https://t.co/JPKGyycuWl and https://t.co/fagLZRb8NH #UFC200
  — Paul Heyman (@
  
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• News on This Week’s SD! Tapings, NXT Returning to Full Sail for TV Tapings, Binge Watch “Swerved”, New Merch for Zayn and Vaudevillains

  06-06-2016 19:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Binge Watch “Swerved”
  WWE will be releasing the entire second season of “Swerved” on the WWE Network tonight immediately following Raw. The episodes will be available in the Network OnDemand section, and will be the first time WWE has ever released a new show season in its entirety.
  News on This Week’s SD! Tapings
  Tomorrow night WWE will be taping this week’s editions of Smackdown and Main Event in Wichita, Kansas at the Intrust Bank Arena. If you are attendi
  
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• Behind the Scenes Goldberg – WWE 2K17 Commercial, Update on Bray Wyatt’s WWE Status, Help Ric Flair’s Podcast Co-Host Fight Leukemia

  06-06-2016 19:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on Bray Wyatt’s WWE Status
  According to PWInsider.com, Bray Wyatt is back on the road with WWE as of today, so it’s possible he could return to TV tonight on Raw. Wyatt has been posting cryptic Tweets for the past week or so, a likely indication that he will be returning to WWE TV very soon.
  Behind-the-Scenes Goldberg – WWE 2k17 Commercial
  Follow the man they call Goldberg as he prepared for the WWE 2K17 commercial, which announced hi
  
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• WZ Photo Gallery: Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 Opponent Mark Hunt, Background on the Currently Ranked #8 UFC Heavyweight

  06-06-2016 18:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Earlier today Brock Lesnar announced on ESPN that he will be facing Mark Hunt at UFC 200.
  Read Also: Brock Lesnar Talks Vince McMahon – UFC Deal and SummerSlam on ESPN
  Hunt, who has an MMA record of 7-4-1, is a New Zealand UFC fighter of Samoan decent, and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. As of March 2016, Hunt is #8 in official UFC Heavyweight rankings. Over the years Hunt has become known as the &
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s UFC 200 Opponent Revealed – Details Inside

  06-06-2016 18:47
  
  Brock Lesnar appeared on SportsCenter on Monday and during his interview on the show, it was announced that Lesnar would be fighting Mark Hunt in the co-main event of UFC 200. Lesnar said that the decision to not fight again haunted him and he wanted to face his fears and wanted to fight again. Lesnar said he was at UFC 100 and wanted to fight at UFC 200. Lesnar explained that due to his health issues, he always felt he was never 100% during his MMA career. Lesnar said that he feels a 1000% righ
  
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• Chances That Goldberg Will Have Another Match in WWE

  06-06-2016 18:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The final video conversation from CSR is Justin LaBar and Josh Isenberg talking about the announcement of Goldberg in the WWE 2k17 video game and will he have another match. Here’s some highlights:Josh Isenberg:
  I might be one of the few people who really don’t care to see Goldberg wrestle again. Put him in the WWE Hall of Fame like Sting did, but the difference there is Sting had something to prove. Goldberg had his WWE run and it failed. Best part he had was
  
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• PHOTOS: John Cena & The Bella Twins At Wizard World Over The Weekend

  06-06-2016 18:34
  
  WWE posted the following Twitter pictures, showing John Cena and the Bella Twins taking pictures with fans at Wizard World this weekend.
  .@JohnCena and @BellaTwins met members of the @WWEUniverse at @WizardWorld today! #Cenation #BellaArmy pic.twitter.com/RnPbEq6JkC
  — WWE (@WWE) June 5, 2016
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• Jim Ross Blogs – WWE’s Next Draft Show, Corey Graves On SD! Announce Team, More

  06-06-2016 18:30
  
  Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRSBARBQ.com. He shared some thoughts for the next upcoming WWE draft show, fans potentially second guessing the draft and more. Below are some highlights.
  His thoughts on WWE’s next draft show: “I’d love to see WWE do the Draft Show on their network and make it a 2 hour, or more, show to make it as special as possible. The viewers won’t perceive the Draft to be momentous unless it is presented as such. The start to making this brand separ
  
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• WWE Comments on Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Opponent Announcement, “American Grit” Season Finale, Triple H – NXT Takeover Media Call

  06-06-2016 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H – NXT Takeover Media Call
  Triple H will be participating in an NXT Takeover The End media call tomorrow afternoon and WZ will be joining the call to provide complete coverage.
  “American Grit” Season Finale
  The two-hour season finale of “American Grit”, hosted by John Cena, will air this Thursday night at 8pm EST on FOX.
  WWE Issues Comment on Brock Leanar UFC 200 Opponent Announcement
  Following the ESPN announcement that Brock Lesnar will be facing Mark Hun
  
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• Adam Rose Says His WWE Character “Sucked”, Calls Heath Slater “Wasted Talent”, Talks Vince McMahon, Working the Indy Scene and More

  06-06-2016 18:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted yesterday, former WWE star Adam Rose is now using the ring name Aldo Rose on the indy scene, and while Rose will retain his WWE party gimmick on the indy scene, it will be an edgier, “less PG” version of the WWE character.
  Rose recently took to Twitter to address his new ring name, his indy plans and more, and you can check out some highlights below:Never got the opportunity in my life to work the indie scene… I look forward to this expe
  
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• Seth Rollins Responds to Bret Hart’s 2015 Comments That He is “Reckless” & “Unprofessional”, Says Hart “Hurt My Feelings More Than Anything”

  06-06-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  You might recall back in November of 2015, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart did an interview with Sports Illustrated, during which he addressed Seth Rollins injuring John Cena’s nose during a July 2015 episode of Monday Night Raw. You can check out footage of the injury in the video player below.During the Sports Illustrated interview, Bret Hart said he felt Seth Rollins was “reckless” in the ring with John Cena, and Hart also said in a September 2015
  
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• Adam Page Discusses Joining The Bullet Club, Storytelling & More

  06-06-2016 17:44
  
  The newly appointed Bullet Club member Adam Page recently took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything session. Below are some highlights.
  Page on joining the Bullet Club and his future in ROH: “Being in the Bullet Club is definitely a huge opportunity and guarantees more eyes on my work. I think I fill a niche in the group that hasn’t been filled before, so I’m looking forward to being the biggest POS that I can be. Right now my focus is on Ring of Honor, and I don’t anticipate
  
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• Brock Lesnar Talks Vince McMahon – UFC Deal and SummerSlam on ESPN, Upcoming Jim Ross Podcast Guests, Latest Xavier Woods Video

  06-06-2016 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar Talks Vince McMahon – UFC Deal and SummerSlam on ESPN
  As noted, WWE star Brock Lesnar announced this morning on ESPN that he will be facing Mark Hunt at UFC 200.
  During his ESPN appearance, Lesnar also talked briefly about WWE SummerSlam, which WWE has announced Lesnar will appear at this year. On the subject of how the UFC deal came together, Lesnar said he “hashed it out” with Vince McMahon, and with regards to SummerSlam, at this p
  
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• Tonight’s WWE Raw Preview: Does John Cena Belong in the New Era?, Seth Rollins Continues His Mind Games, WZ Live Coverage and More

  06-06-2016 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, WWE is broadcasting this week’s edition of WWE Raw from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
  Talent advertised for tonight include Roman Reigns, John Cena, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens, Stephanie McMahon and Shane McMahon.
  WWE.com is hyping the following story line points for tonight:
  -Does John Cena belong in The New Era?
  -Are Becky Lynch & Natalya poised to dominate the
  
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• Brock Lesnar On ESPN Recap: Who Will The Beast Face At UFC 200?, What Did He Say About Ariel Helwani?, How The UFC Deal Come Together, More

  06-06-2016 16:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Current WWE & UFC Superstar Brock Lesnar (4-3) was a special guest on this morning’s ESPN SportsCenter.During his appearance he said that he could not live with the decision to retire from UFC and that has led to his return at UFC 200. He went on to talk about wanting to face his fears and not live his life with regret.
  Brock also said that he still feels the competitor in himself and tried to convince himself that he could get some of the same
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Jamie Campbell & Justin LaBar

  06-06-2016 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.
  Today’s episode also features an appearance from Chair Shot Reality’s Justin LaBar.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  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: WWE Names Julia Jensen Vice President, Brand; Who Will She Report Directly To?, More

  06-06-2016 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE released the following press release to WrestleZone this morning:WWE® NAMES JULIA JENSEN VICE PRESIDENT, BRAND
  STAMFORD, Conn., June 6, 2016 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the appointment of Julia Jensen as Vice President, Brand. Jensen, a global brands and communications executive with more than 20 years of experience, will report directly to WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon.
  As Vice President, Brand, Jensen will work across WWE’s business units to help drive re
  
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• The Evolution Of Steel Cage Matches (Video), Chris Jericho Gives Update On His Latest Book

  06-06-2016 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Evolution Of Steel Cage Matches
  WWE’s official YouTube page has released the above video taking a look at The Evolution Of Steel Cage Matches.
  Chris Jericho Gives Update On His Latest Book
  WWE Superstar Chris Jericho has posted the following video to Instagram giving an update on his latest book:
   
  Stuck in #Dallas airport? Don’t worry…there’s always work to do! #NewBookUpdate
  A video posted by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Jun 6, 2016 at 6:47
  
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• Mick Foley Shares Big Weight Loss Picture, One Of Roddy Piper’s Final Films Added To Netflix

  06-06-2016 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mick Foley Shares Big Weight Loss Picture
  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Mick Foley has shared the following photo to Facebook noting that he has lost 68 lbs in six months. He goes on to mention that the once a year sales for his iconic “Wanted” t-shirt start tonight immediately following RAW:One Of Roddy Piper’s Final Films Added To Netflix
  One of WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s final films is now availab
  
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• Big Update: Targeted Date Revealed for CM Punk’s First UFC Fight

  06-06-2016 08:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Jeremy Botter of FloCombat, CM Punk’s first UFC fight looks like it will be taking place at UFC 202 on August 20th in Las Vegas.
  As we previously noted, UFC is currently working on a documentary special profiling Mickey Gall, who is expected to be Punk’s first opponent, and the release of the special would coincide for an August 20th fight at UFC 202.
  Read Also: Mickey Gall Labels Professional Wrestling “Fake”, Says Punk is Not
  
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• Brock Lesnar UFC 200 Fight: Why WWE Is Allowing It, Who is the Big Winner in the Historical Deal?

  06-06-2016 08:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  My Monday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is looking at the Brock Lesnar UFC 200 fight and what it means. Here’s an excerpt:
  Brock Lesnar is still under WWE contract but will have one fight for UFC on July 9. As Jim Ross would say, “business is about to pick up.” Literally.
  Lesnar fighting, in an MMA match or pro wrestling, is always a draw. He’s an athletic freak who has been promoted and branded very
  
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• Seth Rollins: Bret Hart’s ‘Reckless In The Ring’ Comments ‘Hurt My Feelings!’ – Details

  06-06-2016 07:19
  
  Seth Rollins appeared on Talk is Jericho this last week and talked about, among other things, criticism that was leveled at him by Bret Hart. Hart had said in a Sports Illustrated interview back in November that Rollins’ breaking of John Cena’s nose with a knee was “totally reckless” and “unprofessional.”
  “Shawn was always really safe. He was always a really safe worker, but I don’t know about Seth Rollins,” Hart had said at the time. “
  
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• Rusev Challenges Brock Lesnar To An MMA Fight – Details Inside

  06-06-2016 07:09
  
  It looks like WWE Superstar and United States champion Rusev is throwing his hat into the ring as a potential opponent for Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. It was recently announced that Lesnar will make his MMA return at the event. His opponent has not yet been announced. According to WWE, this will be a one-off deal, and Lesnar will return to WWE after the fight. WWE.com says Lesnar’s return to WWE will take place at SummerSlam.
  You can check out Rusev’s challenge to Lesnar for a fight tha
  
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• Adam Rose Update – Post-WWE Plans, Ring Name & Gimmick Revealed – Details

  06-06-2016 06:41
  
  Adam Rose has revealed his new ring name for his post-WWE career. According to his Twitter account, his new ring name is now Aldo Rose. In addition,ProWrestlingSheet.com reports that the former WWE Superstar will continue to perform with his WWE party gimmick while working in the indies.
  Per ProWrestlingSheet’s report, sources close to Rose say he decided against returning to his Leo Kruger character, which was popular in NXT. Instead, Rose opted to continue with a gimmick similar to his W
  
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• WWE Amarillo Live Event Results (6/5): Crazy Fatal Four Way WWE World Title Match, Cesaro vs Primo, Charlotte vs Natalya, Rusev, More

  06-06-2016 06:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Amarillo Live Results
  June 5, 2016
  Amarillo, Tex.
  Results Courtesy of PWTorch.com
  This was a Sunday afternoon matinee show with a 1:00 p.m. local start time, producing a late-arriving crowd.
  (1) R-Truth beat Tyler Breeze with a sunset flip reversal.
  (2) Cesaro beat Primo. Cesaro did a spot during the match using Primo’s flower from Puerto Rico against him.
  (3) Karl Anderson (w/Luke Gallows) beat Jimmy Uso.
  (4) Dolph Ziggler beat Baron Corbin.
  (5) Wom
  
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• Hulk Hogan Meet and Greet In Pittsburgh, Fans Talk Their Current Opinion of Hogan Following Past Controversy (Video)

  06-06-2016 05:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A new video for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is a look at the meet and greet Hulk Hogan had in Pittsburgh this weekend. It being one of the first public appearances among fans Hogan’s had after the controversy he’s had in the news in the past year, I asked fans if anything has changed with their opinion about him.
  Watch in the video below:The post Hulk Hogan Meet and Greet In Pittsburgh, Fans Talk Their Current Opinion of Hogan Following Past Co
  
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• Drew Galloway Discusses Being The TNA World Champion, TNA Negativity, IWC, iMPACT!

  06-06-2016 05:20
  
  Interactive Wrestling Radio interviewed TNA star and former WWE superstar and current TNA world heavyweight champion Drew Galloway. Galloway discusses the negativity surrounding TNA and Impact Wrestling, and also reports of low morale. Below are some highlights.
  Galloway on being world champion in TNA: “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
  
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• PHOTOS: Daniel Bryan Competes In Olympic Style Weight-Lifting Competition

  06-06-2016 04:58
  
  Former WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan took part in an Olympic style weightlifting competition yesterday in his hometown of Aberdeen, Washington. You can check out some photos and clips he posted from the event on his Twitter account below. His prize for the competition was an impressive sword, which you can also check out below.
  Putting on the spandex battle jammies one more time… Wish me luck! #PlantStrong pic.twitter.com/yeD7wYXzoU
  — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) June 4, 2016
  My firs
  
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• Brock Lesnar Confirmed For Monday’s SportsCenter, UFC 200 Opponent Reveal Expected, Former UFC Star Lobbies Heyman for the Fight

  06-06-2016 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar will be on this Monday’s edition of SportsCenter, and ESPN is promoting that the former UFC and WWE Heavyweight Champion will be coming to drop an exclusive story. The leading theory is that Lesnar will be announcing his opponent for his return to the Octagon at next month’s massive UFC 200 pay-per-view, as an announcement is expected within the next few days to begin officially promoting the fight.
  Read More: WWE Superstar Wants to Fight Brock
  
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• VIDEO: Ryback Learning Spanish During His Contract Dispute With WWE

  06-06-2016 04:28
  
  Ryback took to Instagram and noted that in his downtime during his contract dispute with the company he’s been learning Spanish:The Spanish lessons have begun! #FeedMeMore
  A video posted by Ryan Reeves (@thebigguyryback22) on Jun 4, 2016 at 8:20pm PDT
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): New Shots Of Kaitlyn’s **THICK** Thighs!! Dayuuuummm!!!
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• Is Roman Reigns Losing Momentum In WWE?

  06-06-2016 04:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The third of four conversations this weekend on CSR is about Roman Reigns and if he’s losing momentum in WWE?
  Here’s some highlights of the conversation:Ronnell Hunt:
  He’s losing momentum right now. He’s too complacent. There’s a lot more he could be doing with himself, in his matches. I think he’s slowing down right now in WWE.
  Josh Isenberg:
  I think Roman Reigns is a guy knows his place in the company. He knows he’s ma
  
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• Two Ring of Honor Contracts Expiring Soon; Moose Possibly Headed to WWE?

  06-06-2016 04:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Moose’s contract with Ring of Honor is set to expire in the next few weeks, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. There was interest within WWE in 2015 in bringing him in once his contract expired, but he ultimately opted to re-sign with ROH last May.
  Read More: ROH Star Moose Talks Working with Okada, the Possibility of Heading to WWE
  The former NFL lineman has drastically improved since beginning his professional wrestling c
  
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• BBC Looks at Gawker’s Confidence in Hulk Hogan Appeal, Site Founder Weighs-In on Peter Thiel, JR Blogs on the Passing of Muhammad Ali

  06-06-2016 03:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  JR Blogs on the Passing of Muhammad Ali
  In a new blog posted over at JRsBarBQ.com, Jim Ross had the following to say about the death of Muhammad Ali:“The passing last week of Muhammad Ali at the age of 74 took me back to 1985 when I had a some personal and memorable experiences with “The Greatest.” Bill Watts booked Ali to be in JYD replacement The Sandman’s corner in a NOLA Super Dome Mid South Wrestling bout vs Jake Roberts who had John Nord in
  
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• Bullet Club Invades Columbus Before Tonight’s ROH Event (Video), Adam Pearce Posts Old ROH Roster Feat. Many of Today’s Biggest Stars

  06-06-2016 01:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bullet Club Invades Columbus
  Ring of Honor posted the following video showing the Bullet Club arriving for tonight’s Road to Best in the World live event. #BulletClub arrive in Columbus #RoadToBITW pic.twitter.com/ne5ej2Ts88
  — ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) June 5, 2016Ring of Honor’s Classic Roster: Where Are They Now? 
  Adam Pearce, who is now a trainer working for WWE NXT, posted an image of an old Ring of Honor wrestler roster that may bring back some fond memories
  
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