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• Finn Bálor talks about the Stone Cold Steve Austin podcasts

  10-06-2016 23:59
  
  Finn Bálor talks about the Stone Cold Steve Austin podcastsThe post Finn Bálor talks about the Stone Cold Steve Austin podcasts appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Burroughs to miss World Cup in Los Angeles, still awaiting birth of second child

  10-06-2016 23:56
  
  U.S. Men's Freestyle World Cup roster finalized for competition April 11-12
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Averages Near Record Low Audience, Draws the Least Amount of Viewers Since Move to USA

  10-06-2016 23:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s WWE Smackdown averaged the lowest viewership since the Blue Brand made its move to The USA Network.
  This week’s show averaged just 1.996 million viewers, which is down from last week’s 2.169 million viewership average.
  Read Also: WWE Debuting New Titles for the Brand Split?
  Additionally, this week’s show was the second least watched first-run non-holiday episode in Smackdown history. It beat out the September 2, 2015 episo
  
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• Gawker Media Files For Bankruptcy Due To Upheld $140 Million Decision

  10-06-2016 22:45
  
  - Today a Florida judge issued a $140 million final judgement in favor of Hulk Hogan, as a result Gawker Media has officially filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
  There’s a 4.77% interest rate per year that’s been added to the $140 million judgement.
  As noted, Hogan filed a lawsuit against Gawker in 2012 after they published portions of a sex tape that was recorded without his knowledge. Gawker argued they were protected under the 1st Amendment saying they felt the video was newsworthy.
  
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• WWE Superstars Report (06/10) – Dudley Boyz vs Zack Ryder & Dolph Ziggler, More

  10-06-2016 21:59
  
  We are in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and your announcers are Tom Phillips and Byron Saxton.
  Match Number One:Sin Cara versus ViktorViktor with a wrist lock and Cara with a reversal and side head lock.Cara with a shoulder tackle and Cara with a rollup and bridge for a near fall.Viktor shows some frustration over Cara’s offense.They lock up and Viktor with a Canadian Lifter and kick.Viktor with a chop and he mocks the Lucha Dragons’ gestures.
  Viktor tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Ca
  
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• WWE SmackDown! Report (06/09) – Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho, Baron Corbin vs. Kalisto

  10-06-2016 21:47
  
  We are in Wichita, Kansas and your announcers are Mauro Ranallo, Jerry Lawler, and Byron Saxton.
  AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson make their way to the ring.
  AJ asks if it is just him or are people comparing this year’s Money in the Bank to Wrestlemania.In fact, they are saying that this Money in the Bank could be the greatest Money in the Bank of all time.It is not because the Club is in the Tag Title Match, but it is because the dream match is happening.AJ Styles one on one aga
  
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• Former ROH Champion Replacing Hiroshi Tanahashi in IWGP IC Title Ladder Match, The Miz on WWE Game Night Bonus Clip (Video)

  10-06-2016 21:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former ROH Champion Replacing Hiroshi Tanahashi in IWGP IC Title Ladder Match
  As noted, Hiroshi Tanahashi has suffered an injury and has been pulled from this month’s New Japan Pro Wrestling Dominion show.
  NJPW has announced that Tanahashi’s tag team partner and former ROH World Champion Michael Elgin will replace Tanahashi at the event, and will face Kenny Omega in a ladder match for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.
  The Miz on WWE Game Night Bo
  
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• Jim Ross Blog: More Thoughts on Lesnar’s UFC Return, Ronda Rousey WrestleMania Rumors, NXT Takeover The End Reaction and More

  10-06-2016 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A new Jim Ross blog has been posted over at JRsBarBQ.com and below are some highlights:“Great deal of talk in Vegas that Mark Hunt will KO Brock Lesnar early in their fight at the much anticipated UFC 200 in July. This is arguably one of the most challenging bookings that Brock could have gotten for his return to the Octagon for what is expected to be a one off for Lesnar in the UFC.
  Brock us the betting underdog at all the Vegas sports books that I’ve seen. I’m thinking a cou
  
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• Report: Rich Swann Nursing Shoulder Injury – Details Inside

  10-06-2016 20:57
  
  Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Rich Swann recently suffered a shoulder injury that could keep him out of the Cruiserweight Classic. He hasn’t wrestled at a live event since late March because he wants to let the shoulder heal before the tournament starts. His last match was against Elias Samson on March 19. He was announced for the CWC two weeks later.
  A source claims that Swann is “determined” to be in the tournament and is trying to make it happen.
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• Update: Gawker Announces Purchase Agreement, Nick Denton Comments, Who Purchased the Company?

  10-06-2016 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, a judge issued a final judgment in the Hulk Hogan vs Gawker case, which mandated that Gawker Media pay Hogan the owed $140 million, causing Gawker to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  Gawker Media has since issued the following press release:Gawker Media Group Announces Purchase Agreement with Ziff Davis
  Bankruptcy Auction Process Begins
  NEW YORK – June 10, 2016 – Gawker Media Group (“GMG”) has entered into an asset purchase ag
  
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• Alexa Bliss Gunning For The WWE NXT Women’s Title, WWE Game Night (Video)

  10-06-2016 20:51
  
  – Alexa Bliss spoke with Byron Saxton for WWE.com. You can check out the full interview at this link. When asked why the NXT women’s division should be concerned about her, she said, “I was built from the ground up by NXT. I am what they designed the future to look like. I am what everyone strives to be. I was made to be Women’s Champion. I am the future, and I am here to take what is rightfully mine. Should they be concerned? No, no, no … they should be terrified!
  
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• TUNE IN: Freelance Wrestling vs The World Tonight At 9 pm CST feat. Isaias Velazquez, Robert “Ego” Anthony, Mr. 450, Six Man Scramble, More

  10-06-2016 20:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight at 9 pm CST Freelance Wrestling goes LIVE for FREE on-line with it’s two-year anniversary show… Freelance Wrestling vs The World!
  Be sure to check back to WrestleZone tonight to find the live stream pinned right to the top of the page. 
  Related: Filsinger Games Partners With Freelance Wrestling
  Here are the announced matches for tonight’s show:6 MAN SCRAMBLE WINNER GETS A TITLE SHOT:
  Mustafa Ali vs. Suge D vs. GPA vs. Alex Ohlson vs. Craig Mitchell vs. Bruba
  
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• 6/10 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Triple H Teasing Balor v Nakamura, NXT Being “Raided” For The WWE Draft, Lesnar’s USADA Test, More

  10-06-2016 20:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host. 
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  Triple H teasing a possible Finn Balor vs Shinsuke Nakamura match for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn
  WWE NXT possibly being “raided” for the upcoming WWE Brand Extension
  Brock Lesnar being drug tested before his UFC 200 fight
  WWE telling SKY Italia to s
  
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• Chris Girard’s New WWE NXT Ring Name, + The Latest UpUpDownDown (Video)

  10-06-2016 19:40
  
  – The former Christopher Girard/Biff Busick is now using the name of Oney Lorcan in NXT, having debuted the name at the NXT TV tapings last night.
  – Here is the latest episode of UpUpDownDown, with Xavier Woods playing HordeZ! with the HTC Vive:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Undertaker Hugging Sheri Martel! (RARE)!
  The post Chris Girard’s New WWE NXT Ring Name, + The Latest UpUpDownDown (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Rich Brennan Reacts To His Firing From WWE, Mauro Ranallo’s Hiring & More

  10-06-2016 19:36
  
  In an interview with Sporting News, Rich Brennan was asked if he felt the writing was on the wall when Mauro Ranallo was hired to call Smackdown. Brennan has previously been working on the show. Here are highlights:
  On the surprise of his release: “Sometimes you can look back and you can say the writing was on the wall for certain things. ‘Oh, I get that now. That makes sense now.’ Certain things that maybe don’t make sense at that time.”
  On if Ranallo’s hirin
  
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• Nick ‘Magnus’ Aldis Discusses Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, TNA Wrestling & More

  10-06-2016 19:29
  
  In an interview with Chad Dukes Wrestling Show, Nick Aldis spoke about the reaction to Roman Reigns and what he sees as the failures of today’s wrestling industry. Here are highlights:
  On Brock Lesnar: “I think one day, people may not realize it right now, but I think that one day, I feel like when I’m old, my grandkids might say to me, “Did you know Brock Lesnar?” He’s a once in a lifetime, what an incredible story. I mean it’s not like he’s a two
  
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• Judge Issues Final Judgment in Hulk Hogan vs Gawker Case, Gawker Reportedly Files For Bankruptcy

  10-06-2016 19:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
  According to Recode.com, Gawker was back in court today and a judge issued a $140 million final judgment in favor of Hulk Hogan. The verdict in the Gawker case was upheld, and furthermore a permanent injunction was issued earlier this week which prohibited Gawker from posting Hogan’s sex tape video. Additionally, a 4.77% interest rate per year was imposed on the $140 million which is owed to Hogan.
  Read Also: Gawker Founder Posts Essay Responding
  
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• Brock Lesnar Talks His Past Issues with Vodka & Vicodin, Infamous “Plane Ride From Hell”, Why Life on the WWE Road is Not Glamorous, More

  10-06-2016 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  Current WWE star and returning UFC fighter Brock Lesnar appeared on ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” yesterday, and you can watch the entire interview in the video below.
  During the interview, Lesnar discusses his past issues with vodka and Vicodin, and says life on the road during his initial run in WWE was rough on him. Lesnar talked about the real life injuries that are sustained in the ring, not to mention dealing with travel, living in hotel
  
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• VIDEO: Batista Teaches Chris Pratt & Anna Faris How To Powerbomb

  10-06-2016 18:27
  
  Actress Anna Faris posted a new video to Instagram of Batista teaching Chris Pratt how to powerbomb her. The WWE alum taught his Guardians of the Galaxy co-star and Faris, who are married, how to perform the move:My back-up plan: professional wrestler trained by @davebautista and @prattprattpratt @unqualified so lucky I didn't break my neck-thanks guys!
  A video posted by Anna Faris (@annafaris) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:56pm PDT
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): WWE Diva Paige! DAMNNN!! (MUST SEE!!!)
  The po
  
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• Ring Of Honor Announces Their First ‘Women Of Honor’ Live Event

  10-06-2016 18:14
  
  Ring of Honor released the following announcement on their first Women of Honor Event:You’ve been watching exclusive Women of Honor matches on the ROH YouTube channel, but now you’ll have the chance to see them LIVE! On July 8th, Baltimore hosts a special WOMEN OF HONOR event! All of your favorite Women of Honor will be in action, in addition to special guests and even some debuting athletes!Be there live at the William J. Myers Pavilion ready to support these phenomenal athletes! Wo
  
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• The Rock Tells Story of High School Football Coach Who Helped Him Get On the Right Track, Trailer Released for WWE Hardcore Title DVD (Videos)

  10-06-2016 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)
  The Rock Tells Story of High School Football Coach Who Helped Him Get On the Right Track
  The Rock appeared on “LIVE with Kelly” this morning, and during the appearance he told a story about a football coach who helped get him on the right track in high school. The Rock revealed he dealt with multiple arrests as a teenager, and talked about how the high school football coach helped him get to where he is now: 
  Dwayne “T
  
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• Backstage News on TNA Attempting to Sign Top Talents to Exclusive Contracts, TNA Name Now Under New Ownership?

  10-06-2016 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer, TNA is in the process of signing some of its top talent to exclusive contracts, which would allow the company to control the entirety of the said talent’s bookings.
  Specifically, TNA is looking to lock down Matt and Jeff Hardy, Bobby Lashley and Drew Galloway, but as of this writing none of the aforementioned names have signed exclusive deals.
  It will likely take a sizable money offer from TNA to secure all four names to exclusive deals, as The Hardys
  
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• Hulk Hogan vs Gawker Back In Court Today, CZW Tournament Of Death 2016 Starts Tomorrow Night

  10-06-2016 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by John Pendygraft-Pool/Getty Images)
  Hulk Hogan vs Gawker Back In Court Today
  The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that a hearing is set today in Tampa, FL where Gawker will attempt to get the presiding Judge in the civil case between Hulk Hogan and Gawker to agree to postpone the payment of the $140 million settlement awarded to Hogan by a jury just a few months ago. Gawker is now attempting to appeal the $140 million verdict even tho an earlier attempt to have the judgement reduced was alr
  
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• Damien Sandow Shares His Moment of “Revelation” in WWE, Talks the Creative Machine, Billy Corgan Shoots Straight on the State of Pro Wrestling

  10-06-2016 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: WENN.com
  Vince Russo’s THE BRAND which could be both SEEN and HEARD daily on the RELMNetwork.com and PodcastOne.com, was highlighted this week by the second part of my SWERVE interview with Aaron Stevens, aka Former WWE Superstar Damien Sandow and Creative Leader of TNA Wrestling, aka current founder of the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan.Here are some excerpts from both interviews:
  AARON STEVENS on the In-Ring Revelation he had at last year’s WRESTLEMANIA:“You lo
  
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• Baron Corbin Says He Will Face Ziggler Anywhere (Video), TNA Star Not At Slammiversary Due To Injury

  10-06-2016 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Baron Corbin Says He Will Face Ziggler Anywhere
  WWE’s Youtube channel has uploaded the above video featuring WWE Superstar Baron Corbin after his Smackdown victory over Kalisto. In the video he comments on Dolph Ziggler and says he will fight him, “Anywhere…”
  TNA Not Appearing At Slammiversary Due To Injury
  TNA Superstar Maria Kanellis has posted the following in character promo on her Instagram account. In the video she notes that her hand is broken and that
  
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• Top 10 Smackdown Moments (Video), The Rock Hangs With Michael Strahan, Daniel Bryan Sets New Work Out Goal

  10-06-2016 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top 10 Smackdown Moments
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their YouTube channel featuring the Top 10 Smackdown Moments for this week.
  The Rock Hangs With Michael Strahan
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson posted the following photo to Facebook featuring himself and recently embattled morning talk show personality Michael Strahan:Daniel Bryan Sets New Work Out Goal
  Former WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan has posted the following video clip to Twitter noting that his new work out goal is to be mo
  
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• Finn Balor Hypes Latest Stone Cold Podcast, John Cena Comments On End Of American Grit Season One

  10-06-2016 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Finn Balor Hypes Latest Stone Cold Podcast
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their YouTube account showing former WWE NXT Champion Finn Balor promoting the upcoming Stone Cold Podcast with AJ Styles.
  Related: The Next ‘Stone Cold Podcast’ Guest Revealed
  John Cena Comments On End Of American Grit Season One
  WWE Superstar John Cena posted the following last night following the end of season one of American Grit:This has been an amazing experience. Thank you for watching, I
  
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• U.S. Wrestling Foundation Gala held in Los Angeles huge success for wrestling

  10-06-2016 08:49
  
  Nearly $70,000 raised to help support wrestling in the U.S. at USWF Gala
  
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• Rousey Or McGregor: Who Would Be Bigger Draw For WWE?, Finn Balor’s Future, Titus O’Neil’s Future

  10-06-2016 07:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  My Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is a mail bag of questions from fans on Twitter. Here’s some highlights:
  @JCross1027: With Lesnar once again fighting for UFC, do you see WWE signing any fighters to two-way contracts, similar to the Lesnar deal?
  No, I don’t. Brock Lesnar is a unique performer and situation. There is great risk and reward in him fighting at UFC 200 and expected for SummerSlam nearly 40 day
  
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• The Ratings For This Week’s Lucha Underground Broadcast Are In – Details

  10-06-2016 06:31
  
  Lucha Underground may well have fallen prey to NXT Takeover last night. This week’s episode brought in 85,000 viewers and a 0.03 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, down a rough 23% and 0.01 from last week’s 111,000 viewers and 0.04. The viewership was a season low for the show, while the demo rating was still a touch higher than the 0.02 that the show drew on May 11th.
  Lucha Underground was also partially up against the NBA Finals game on ABC, which brought in 16.465 million an
  
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• Sexual Assault Charges Against Teddy Hart Dropped – Details

  10-06-2016 06:26
  
  Teddy Hart has avoided prosecution on charges of assault, unlawful confinement and sexual assault in Canada. The Calgary Herald reports that charges against Hart were withdrawn at a preliminary hearing on May 26th, as the case didn’t meet the criteria needed to move forward.
  The accusations came from claims by two women in Sherwood Park stemming from incidents in 2013 and 2014. Hart signed a peace bond on the same day of the hearing agreeing not to contact either woman for two years.
  Hart&
  
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• Kevin Owens Takes A Shot At The NXT Fans + NXT TV Tapings Dark Match

  10-06-2016 06:16
  
  – Tucker Knight defeated Patrick Clark at Thursaday night’s NXT tapings in a dark match. Complete **SPOILERS** for the next three week’s of WWE NXT are posted on the main newsboard.
  – Kevin Owens took to Twitter and took a shot at the fans from Wednesday night’s NXT Takeover: The End after they chanted “Who Are You?” at the Authors of Pain and Paul Ellering:
  .@JasonJordanJJ is a star.
  — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) June 9, 2016
  Also, the Full Sai
  
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• The Next Steve Austin WWE Network Podcast & Guest Revealed – Details

  10-06-2016 06:02
  
  It was announced during Thursday night’s SmackDown that the next live Steve Austin Show guest will be AJ Styles. The interview will take place on the WWE Network on June 20th following RAW.
  The special was announced during a commercial that aired promoting upcoming shows on the Network.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Hillary Duff Looking **EXTREMELY FAT** These Days!
  The post The Next Steve Austin WWE Network Podcast & Guest Revealed – Details appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Triple H Teases A Big Match For WWE NXT Takeover: Brooklyn – Details

  10-06-2016 05:55
  
  Triple H teased a big match for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn tonight. The WWE COO posted the following to Twitter, hinting at a Finn Balor vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match at the event.
  NXT Takeover: Brooklyn takes place on August 20th over SummerSlam weekend.
  No sleep 'til Brooklyn… #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/w7ZyPnXyxz
  — Triple H (@TripleH) June 9, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): The Rock & Maria Menounos Together! **AWESOME**
  The post Triple H Teases A Big Match For WWE NXT Takeover: Bro
  
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• **SPOILERS** – WWE NXT TV Tapings For The Next Three Weeks

  10-06-2016 05:44
  
  Credit: Wrestling IncJune 15th Episode:* Greg Hamilton is back doing ring announcing.* The show opens with a recap of “Takeover: The End” and a backstage promo from NXT Champion Samoa Joe. Joe says tonight is the beginning of his dominance and there’s no question who the true champion is now.* The Authors of Pain with Paul Ellering destroyed 2 jobbers in a brutal squash match. Their finisher is a clothesline/reverse Skull Crushing Finale.* Carmella defeated Tessa Blanchard by s
  
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• Various News – The First House Of Hardcore Match + PWS Lineup, Cody Rhodes Note

  10-06-2016 05:36
  
  – House of Hardcore has announced the first match and talents for their August 8th show in Pasadena, Texas. The promotion has announced the following:
  * Texas Death Match: Tommy Dreamer & Mickie James vs. Pepper Parks & Cherry Bomb* Also appearing: Billy Gunn, Carlito Jr, MVP, The Sandman, Tony Nese and more
  You can find out more about the event here.
  – Pro Wrestling Syndicate has announced the updated card for this weekend’s Super Card 2016 lineup. The event takes plac
  
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• Baron Corbin lists the many places he will battle Dolph Ziggler: SmackDown Fallout, June 9, 2016

  10-06-2016 04:53
  
  Baron Corbin lists the many places he will battle Dolph Ziggler: SmackDown Fallout, June 9, 2016The post Baron Corbin lists the many places he will battle Dolph Ziggler: SmackDown Fallout, June 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Apollo Crews delivers a painful message to Sheamus: SmackDown, June 9, 2016

  10-06-2016 04:53
  
  Apollo Crews delivers a painful message to Sheamus: SmackDown, June 9, 2016The post Apollo Crews delivers a painful message to Sheamus: SmackDown, June 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Titus O’Neil channels Muhammad Ali in confrontation with Rusev: SmackDown, June 9, 2016

  10-06-2016 04:52
  
  Titus O’Neil channels Muhammad Ali in confrontation with Rusev: SmackDown, June 9, 2016The post Titus O’Neil channels Muhammad Ali in confrontation with Rusev: SmackDown, June 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kalisto vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown, June 9, 2016

  10-06-2016 04:50
  
  Kalisto vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown, June 9, 2016The post Kalisto vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown, June 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Cesaro & Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, June 9, 2016

  10-06-2016 04:50
  
  Cesaro & Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, June 9, 2016The post Cesaro & Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown, June 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson: SmackDown, June 9, 2016

  10-06-2016 04:48
  
  Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson: SmackDown, June 9, 2016The post Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson: SmackDown, June 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE NXT Takeover: The End News – ROH Superstar Backstage, Edge/’The Revival’

  10-06-2016 04:41
  
  – It was reported yesterday that Ring of Honor star Moose was in Orlando, where WWE NXT Takeover: The End was held, visiting friends. As it turns out, he was actually backstage at the event. His deal with ROH expires next month and WWE is said to be very interested in him.
  – Edge wrote on Twitter that The Revival is his favorite tag team.
  My boys #TheRevival @DashWilderWWE & @ScottDawsonWWE did it again proving why they're my favorite tag team. And the best. #NoFlipsJustFists
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• Which WWE NXT Superstar Made The Most Impact Last Night?, Ziggler/Main Event

  10-06-2016 04:34
  
  – WWE.com has a new poll asking which NXT star had the biggest impact last night. The options were Samoa Joe, Asuka, The Revival, Shinsuke Nakamura, Andrade “Cien” Almas or Paul Ellering and the Authors of Pain. At this time, Samoa Joe has 28%, followed by Nakamura (26%) and Ellering (24%).
  – Dolph Ziggler once again did commentary for this week’s Main Event. He wrote on Twitter:
  It’s like CADDYSHACK…(2) joining @TomPhillipsWWE @JerryLawleryou’ll
  
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• NXT Taping Notes; Tough Enough Contestant Works Dark Match, Apollo Crews Delivers A Message, More WWE Smackdown Highlights

  10-06-2016 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Notes 
  In addition to tonight’s NXT TV tapings, the following two dark matches took place at Full Sail University:  
  Tucker Knight defeated Patrick Clark 
  Ember Moon defeated Mandy Rose
  – Moon is Adrienne Reese’s new gimmick. Mandy Rose is Tough Enough runner up Amanda Saccomanno. The two have been working against each other at recent NXT live events, but this was Mandy Rose’s NXT Full Sail debut. 
  NXT will return to Full Sail University for anoth
  
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• VIDEOS: Samoa Joe Says This Is His Era In NXT + Lesnar Works In ESPN’s Cafeteria

  10-06-2016 04:25
  
  – WWE NXT World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe spoke with WWE after Takeover: The End. He said it’s his era in NXT because he sacrificed to get the title. He doesn’t think anyone else has enough to sacrifice to take it from him.– Here’s a Snapchat video of Brock Lesnar working the ESPN employee cafeteria earlier this week:
  It's like CADDYSHACK…
  (2) joining @TomPhillipsWWE @JerryLawler
  you'll get nothing & like it#MainEvent pic.twitter.com/op3U3OtANX
  &mdas
  
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• Triple H Teases Major Match For NXT Takeover Brooklyn *Partial Spoilers*, The Next ‘Stone Cold Podcast’ Guest Revealed

  10-06-2016 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stone Cold Podcast 
  As seen in a commercial aired during tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown, the Stone Cold Podcast will return on Monday, June 20th.
  AJ Styles will be the guest on this new Stone Cold Podcast, and it will air on WWE Network immediately following WWE RAW.
  NXT Takeover Brooklyn
  Triple H tweeted the following photo of the production area from tonight’s NXT TV tapings, notably teasing a match for the next live special, NXT Takeover: Brookl
  
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• NXT TV Taping Results From 6/9 *Spoilers* – Three Weeks Worth Of Shows Set To Air In June

  10-06-2016 03:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s NXT TV taping results from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.
  Episode 1 (Airing June 15th)
  Samoa Joe cuts a promo, says he is the true champion and tonight marks the start of his domination of NXT.
  The Authors of Pain (w/ Paul Ellering) defeated Local Workers 
  – AoP used a tandem clothesline / facebuster finisher for the win
  Carmella defeated Tessa Blanchard
  – Carmella won via submission
  TM61 defeated Blake and Murphy
  &nd
  
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• Cody Rhodes Appearing At Heroes And Villains Fanfest, Could Intergender Wrestling Work In Modern WWE?

  10-06-2016 02:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage)
  Cody Rhodes 
  The Heroes and Villains Fanfest announced Cody Rhodes will appear at their upcoming New Jersey and Atlanta, Georgia events. 
  Cody, as well as his wife and former Smackdown host Brandi Rhodes, will appear at the New Jersey event at the Meadowlands Exposition Center on July 2 & 3, as well as the Atlanta event at the Georgia World Congress Center on November 19 & 20. 
  Cody commented on the announcement with the following: 
  
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• Backstage Report – NXT Talent To Be ‘Raided’ For The WWE Draft?

  10-06-2016 02:23
  
  It looks like WWE PPV events other than WrestleMania could be getting more than three hours. According to a report by The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the WWE is looking to have longer PPV events besides WrestleMania. WWE has reportedly already told Sky Italia to start reserving additional time for PPV events, and the duration of the shows will vary.
  In addition, WWE reportedly plans on significantly raiding NXT talent for WWE’s upcoming Draft. Triple H said he wasn’t sure how the
  
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