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• WWE NXT Download Music Festival Live Event Results (6/11): Bobby Roode Debuts, Baron Corbin Appears, Nakamura and Almas Team Up

  11-06-2016 23:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Download Festival Tour Results
  Derby, U.K. at Download Festival
  Results Courtesy of PWTorch.com
  Friday, June 10, 2016 Results(1) Hugo Knox beat Sawyer Fulton in the opener.
  (2) Nikki Storm beat Peyton Royce.
  (3) Baron Corbin beat Alexander Wolfe and Angelo Dawkins in a three-way main event.
  They did three matches in a tent while it rained outside. Shinsuke Nakamura, Finn Balor, and Bayley were announced for matches on Night 2.
  Saturday, June 11, 2016 &ndas
  
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• Triple H Given An Award, Backstage News on Eden’s Future in Pro Wrestling, New Start Time for WWE SummerSlam?

  11-06-2016 23:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Start Time for WWE SummerSlam?
  Ticketmaster is now listing WWE SummerSlam to begin at 6pm EST this year, after first listing the event’s start time as 6:30pm EST.
  Backstage News on Eden’s Future in Pro Wrestling
  According to F4WOnline.com, former WWE star Eden won’t likely be doing much pro wrestling work now that she has left WWE and her husband Cody Rhodes is working the indy scene. Eden will be appearing in Rhodes’ corner for
  
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• Brock Lesnar To Represent Canada at UFC 200

  11-06-2016 23:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar’s fight kit for UFC 200 has been released, and according to Brad Wall, Lesnar will be representing Canada at UFC 200 and not the United States.
  While Lesnar was born in the United States, he moved to Saskatchewan several years ago and currently lives in Maryfield.So the Brock Lesnar Reebok walkout jersey is available and it appears as though he’ll be representing Canada? pic.twitter.com/nXYBNP3hWB
  — Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA)
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown “All About Equality On The Roster”

  11-06-2016 22:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tag Team SpotlightThe Club comes out and AJ Styles talks about how they all came together to the WWE as a package deal. Enzo and Cass come out and both teams exchange disses. This leads to our first match of the night. 
  Enzo and Cass face off against Gallows and Anderson in a good match. A tree of woe hangs up Enzo and The heels take control with some kicks and clotheslines. Enzo snaps Anderson’s neck on the ropes and spills Gallows to the outside. With The New Day on commentary, The
  
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• The Young Bucks Call Out American Alpha, Matt Hardy’s Latest Video, More

  11-06-2016 19:07
  
  – The Young Bucks’ Matt Jackson called out American Alpha after the latter team’s match Wednesday night at NXT Takeover against The Revival, posting:
  @WWEGable Hey let's grab our tag team partners & have a match one day.
  — The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) June 9, 2016
  – The Bucks also posted a new video to YouTube, which you can see below and which features a cameo by Dalton Castle:– Matt Hardy posted a new video with a compilation of all of the piano paro
  
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• News On WWE NXT Takeover: Brooklyn Tickets, NWA President Backstage At NXT Event

  11-06-2016 18:45
  
  – The pre-sale for NXT Takeover: Brooklyn during SummerSlam weekend sold out on Wednesday. The rest will likely go just as quickly when they go on sale to the general public today.
  – NWA President Bruce Tharpe was backstage at Wednesday night’s WWE NXT Takeover: The End event.
  – NBC Sports posted a recap of NXT Takeover: The End on Wednesday night, with a Twitter post mentioning Samoa Joe’s win over Finn Balor.
  #NXTTakeover The End recap: It's @SamoaJoe's world and
  
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• Indy Star Added to WWE Cruiserweight Classic Qualifying Match, First Look at the New Season of “Ballers”

  11-06-2016 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  First Look at the New Season of “Ballers”
  The Rock has Tweeted the following:#Ballers EXCLUSIVE: Your 1st look at our NEW SEASON of @ballershbo coming next month. #SuccessHitsHard JULY 17 pic.twitter.com/tKYsELqpzE
  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 10, 2016Indy Star Added to WWE Cruiserweight Classic Qualifying Match
  WWN Live has issued the following:Last night’s EVOLVE 62 was shaping up to be one of the best events in EVOLVE history before the infamous ending with Drew Ga
  
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• Best WWE Superstar Catchphrases of the Past Decade (Video), New Paul Heyman Partnership, X-Ray of Maria Kanellis’ Broken Hand

  11-06-2016 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  X-Ray of Maria Kanellis’ Broken Hand
  As noted, Maria Kanellis has been pulled from TNA Slammiversary tomorrow and below is an X-Ray of her broken hand:ICYMI – @MariaLKanellis reveals doctor will not let her compete this Sunday
  Full Details – https://t.co/5fYKOKL2R2 pic.twitter.com/gBi9QmBiaj
  — TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 10, 2016New Paul Heyman Partnership
  According to Complex.com, Paul Heyman has formed a new par
  
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• Concerns With The NXT Roster Being Harmed By The Brand Extension

  11-06-2016 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This first of four videos for Chair Shot Reality this weekend looks at the concerns with the NXT roster and the surge of talent that could go to RAW or SmackDown via the brand extension.
  Justin LaBar and Josh Isenberg filmed at The Pub at Tonidale in Oakdale, PA. Here’s some highlights of the conversation:Josh Isenberg:
  My problem is I feel the past couple of months a lot of big names have lost steam. Maybe it’s because Finn Balor dropped the title to Samoa Joe and not many people sa
  
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• Kevin Owens KO’s the Competition in the WWE Power Rankings (Video), Cody Rhodes Facing NXT Star at EVOLVE Event

  11-06-2016 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes Facing NXT Star at EVOLVE Event
  As noted, Cody Rhodes will be making his EVOLVE debut on August 19th in Joppa, MD, and his opponent will be WWE NXT regular Johnny Gargano.
  Kevin Owens KO’s the Competition in the WWE Power Rankings
  Below is this week’s WWE power rankings video: 
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• WATCH: Former TNA World Champion Debuts at WWE NXT Live Event

  11-06-2016 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former TNA World Champion Bobby Roode made his NXT debut at the Download Festival in England.
  Roode faced Angelo Dawkins in a match held at the event, and you can check out footage of his entrance below:.@REALBobbyRoode has shown up unexpectedly at #NXTDownload!!! What does he have up his sleeve? pic.twitter.com/dhMBkE1XpU
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 11, 2016The post WATCH: Former TNA World Champion Debuts at WWE NXT Live Event appeared first on Wrestle
  
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• Recent Photo of The Undertaker, Former WWE Star at the Performance Center, Charlotte on the Next Episode of “Unfiltered”

  11-06-2016 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Charlotte on the Next Episode of “Unfiltered”
  WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte will be the guest on the Renee Young hosted show “Unfiltered” on airing this coming Thursday on the WWE Network. Below is the synopsis for the episode:“Renee lounges with Charlotte to talk about her Irish step-dancing skills and Superhero dreams, Summer Rae and R-Truth venture backstage.”Former WWE Star at the Performance Center
  WWE has released the fo
  
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• Jeff Hardy Planning ‘Something Big’ For TNA Slammiversary, Wants to Top Shane McMahon’s HIAC Dive and Headline WrestleMania

  11-06-2016 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The “Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy isn’t normally one for interviews, but has broken his characteristic introversion to speak with Sports Illustrated for this week’s Extra Mustard segment.
  In the interview, Hardy claims he has “something big” up his sleeves for this Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, where he will once again step into the ring with real-life brother Matt Hardy. The former WWE Champion specifically noted
  
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• Jeff Hardy Planning ‘Something Big’ For TNA Slammiversary; Looking to Top Shane McMahon’s HIAC Dive

  11-06-2016 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The “Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy isn’t normally one for interviews, but has broken his characteristic introversion to speak with Sports Illustrated for this week’s Extra Mustard segment.
  In the interview, Hardy claims he has “something big” up his sleeves for this Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, where he will once again step into the ring with real-life brother Matt Hardy. The former WWE Champion specifically noted
  
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• WWE Network Adding More Auto-Play Function & Cromecast Update, Tyler Breeze Parodies UpUpDownDown in Latest Video

  11-06-2016 05:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Network Adds More Auto-Play, Chromecast
  Per WWE.com, the following updates have been made, or are expected to be made soon, to the WWE Network: Autoplay
  As many of you already noticed this week, binge-watching your favorite WWE Network shows just got a whole lot easier. Now when you finish any episode from the In Ring, Collection or Vault sections, the next episode will automatically play for you. Autoplay is on nearly every WWE Network platform now and will be on all platforms in the
  
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• Former Divas Champion Forced to Change Finisher, Strange New Golden Truth Merch

  11-06-2016 03:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to a post from the official join Twitter account of Nikki & Brie Bella, former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella will be forced to change her finishing maneuver, the “Rack Attack”, due to a neck injury that has kept her on the bench since the later months of 2015. As of now no. It has to be retired. Freaking sucks. Anyone have ideas for finishers? #AmericanGrit https://t.co/2A1IlG6hbe
  — Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins
  
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• LIVE STREAM: Freelance Wrestling vs The World feat. Isaias Velazquez v Rude Boy Riley, Robert “Ego” Anthony v Rickey Shane Page, More

  11-06-2016 03:50 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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• Goldberg: ‘Kicking Bret Hart Is My Greatest Career Regret’, Talks Ryback/Goldberg Chants

  11-06-2016 03:43
  
  In an interview to promote WWE 2K17, Goldberg spoke about his greatest regret in wrestling, a rematch with Brock Lesnar and more. Here are highlights:
  On a rematch with Brock Lesnar: “There hasn’t been a day go by since he and I stepped out of that ring in Madison Square Garden I haven’t wanted to hook up with him again. For sure.”
  On people chanting his name during Ryback matches: “Whatever it was [or] whatever it is that brings people to chanting my name, I’
  
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• Drew Galloway Compares Bobby Lashley To Brock Lesnar, Talks Slammiversary, More

  11-06-2016 03:24
  
  In an interview with Total Wrestling Magazine, Drew Galloway compared Bobby Lashley to Brock Lesnar in terms of his athleticism. Here are highlights:
  On Bobby Lashley as an athlete in TNA: “He’s a different kind of athlete. He’s like a Brock Lesnar kind of athlete where they can do, literally, absolutely anything. They’re just genetically insane, they train insane, and when they put their mind to something, they’re going to do it. He’s the first ever guy to do
  
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• PHOTOS: Kevin Nash Shows Off New Look …. Inspired By Triple H!

  11-06-2016 03:14
  
  Kevin Nash recently got a new haircut inspired by Triple H:HHH is rocking this ultra time effective hair style. I'm in Paul. Perfect summer cut.
  A photo posted by Kevin Nash (@nash5959) on Jun 8, 2016 at 10:51pm PDTLunch with my brothers. Put a dent in the ocean today
  A photo posted by Kevin Nash (@nash5959) on Jun 7, 2016 at 3:50pm PDT
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): The Undertaker’s **MASKED** Wrestling Days!! WHOA!!!
  The post PHOTOS: Kevin Nash Shows Off New Look ….Inspired By Triple
  
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• Sheamus Says John Cena is the Worst Dressed Wrestler Ever, How Was “American Grit” Finale Viewership?, Cena and Reigns Nominated

  11-06-2016 00:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sheamus Says John Cena is the Worst Dressed Wrestler Ever
  WWE star Sheamus recently spoke with FM104’s “Strawberry Alarm Clock” show to promote “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows”. During the interview, Sheamus joked about John Cena’s fashion sense and had the following to say about Cena’s ring attire:“I’m still trying to get him to wear decent attire. He&rsq
  
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• Daniel Bryan Attends First WWE Live Event Since His Retirement, Wade Barrett Says His WWE Ring Name is “Dead and Buried”

  11-06-2016 00:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wade Barrett Says His WWE Ring Name is “Dead and Buried”
  Former WWE star Wade Barrett has officially changed his Twitter handle to his real name, Stu Bennett, and he Tweeted the following:Oh, and new Twitter handle : @StuBennett – the other guy is dead and ‘buried’.
  — Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) June 10, 2016
  Daniel Bryan Attends First WWE Live Event Since His Retirement
  According to PWInsider.com, Daniel Bryan was ba
  
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• Luke Gallows On Adding More Member’s To The Club, His 2010 Release From WWE, More

  11-06-2016 00:10
  
  - WWE Superstar Luke Gallows recently spoke with NOLA.com to help promote Monday’s Raw and discuss a variety of topics. Here are the following highlights:
  On not using the name Bullet Club on WWE TV:
  “Yeah, we kind of knew that. We were being edgy in Japan (with The Bullet Club), and there’s a bit of a language barrier. The WWE is all about family friendly entertainment. My son and I watch the WWE Network at home all the time. Going with The Club was the way we needed to go to
  
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• Welcome to Breezy’s LeftRightLeftRight: Shootin’ the Breeze, Ep. #18

  11-06-2016 00:03
  
  Welcome to Breezy’s LeftRightLeftRight: Shootin’ the Breeze, Ep. #18The post Welcome to Breezy’s LeftRightLeftRight: Shootin’ the Breeze, Ep. #18 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Superstars take the Chubby Bunny Challenge: WWE Game Night

  11-06-2016 00:02
  
  WWE Superstars take the Chubby Bunny Challenge: WWE Game NightThe post WWE Superstars take the Chubby Bunny Challenge: WWE Game Night appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Network Pick of the Week: Dean Ambrose goes berserk

  11-06-2016 00:01
  
  WWE Network Pick of the Week: Dean Ambrose goes berserkThe post WWE Network Pick of the Week: Dean Ambrose goes berserk appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Swerved season 2 extra: The Miz reveals how he pranked security

  11-06-2016 00:01
  
  Swerved season 2 extra: The Miz reveals how he pranked securityThe post Swerved season 2 extra: The Miz reveals how he pranked security appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, June 9, 2016

  11-06-2016 00:00
  
  Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, June 9, 2016The post Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, June 9, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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