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• More Details On Chris Melendez’s TNA Departure, Al Snow Comments On His Tough Enough Experience, Which TE Star Has Been Most Successful (Video)

  15-06-2016 23:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Chris Melendez 
  Following an earlier report that Chris Melendez announced his TNA Wrestling departure, Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting the announcement came after his contract expired with the company. 
  Melendez requested his release a few months ago, telling Pro Wrestling Sheet: “I asked for my release well over 2 months ago. They wanted to wait and let my contract expire, which is effective today.”In addition to his TNA departure announcement, Melendez al
  
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• Ring Of Honor’s Kelly Klein Talks About Her Wrestling Background, What Skills Might Surprise Women Of Honor Fans

  15-06-2016 22:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ring Of Honor posted the following interview as a “special look” at Women Of Honor’s Kelly Klein. Klein talks about her wrestling background, how she might surprise some fans, and more: 
  Kelly Klein talks about developing her offensive style:  In addition to professional wrestling, I have been training with a boxing coach, Joe Hornsby.  Adding boxing to my training has elevated my striking abilities and given me an edge no ot
  
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• Current WWE Money In The Bank Odds; Who Is Favored In The MITB Match?, Dean Ambrose Freaks On Maria Menounos On ‘Swerved’ (Video)

  15-06-2016 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Money In The Bank
  The following betting odds for Sunday’s WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view are courtesy of Bovada (Twitter: @BovadaLV):WWE World Heavyweight Championship
  Roman Reigns              -375     (4/15) 
  Seth Rollins                  +240 &
  
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• Big Show Talks Working With Shaq, If He Still Wants A Wrestlemania 33 Match Against Him

  15-06-2016 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big Show recently spoke with Jim Varsallone of the Miami Herald while promoting an upcoming WWE Smackdown taping in Miami. 
  Big Show talks about his history with Shaquille O’Neal, if he’d still like to face him in a singles match at a Wrestlemania event, and more. You can read some highlights below: 
  Big Show talks about his relationship with Shaq:“I think Shaq is like me at heart. He’s a big kid. He’s a huge wrestling fan,
  
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• Zach Gowen Discusses His American Ninja Warrior Appearance, Will He Attempt The Course Again?, Shares Inspiring Story Of Little Girl, More

  15-06-2016 21:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today WZ Daily welcomed former WWE Superstar Zach Gowen as a special guest.
  You can find some of Zach’s comments from his appearance transcribed below. You can listen to Zach’s appearance on WZ Daily starting at the 26:47 minute mark in the embedded audio player above.
  Related: One-Legged Wrestler Zach Gowen On NBC’s “American Ninja” Warrior”
  On the reaction he is getting from fans in regards to his inspiring performance on American Ninja Warrior:
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Loving The Idea Of Another Match In WWE (Video)

  15-06-2016 21:50
  
  - WWE executive and on-air performer Stephanie McMahon recently took part in a live Facebook video chat to help promote the release of her new memoir, scheduled to be released in late 2016.
  During the chat, Stephanie was asked if she would be interested in getting back in the ring to wrestle another match in the future?
  “That’s up to the decision maker. But I would love to one day. Like I said, it’s something I truly just absolutely love. But again that depends.
  “As long
  
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• Goldberg: ‘I’ve Talked With Triple H Once In The Last Ten Years!’, Talks Return, More

  15-06-2016 21:48
  
  In an interview with Romain Mahut to promote WWE 2K17, Bill Goldberg revealed that he’s only spoken to Triple H once in the last decade. Here are highlights:
  On not working with 2K to get back with WWE: “I know this is a very big step for me in that I’ve been away [from WWE] for a long period of time and I never really ever saw myself being involved with them again, but along came my wonderful son and [it] opened up the possibility of doing something with the WWE again and I&rs
  
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• Trish Stratus On The Current Women’s Division, NXT Contribution, McMahons, More

  15-06-2016 21:45
  
  - WWE Hall Of Famer Trish Stratus recently appeared as a guest on Ring Rust Radio to discuss a wide variety of topics. Here are the following highlights below:
  On comparing the WWE women’s division then and now:
  “We were given tons of opportunity and that’s why that era became so memorable. It’s something like when people bring up the Divas Era, some of them thought it was crap. I never would say it was crap because the performers in that era were so great. What they were
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Talks About Her Goals For WWE As A Brand, More Q&A Highlights, Kurt Angle Wants To Make Wrestling Great Again (Video)

  15-06-2016 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon 
  Stephanie McMahon took part in a Facebook Live Q&A this afternoon, talking about writing her new book, some memorable moments, and more. You can read some selected highlights, and watch the complete video below: 
  Stephanie says she wanted to write a book to reach a new audience, and show why WWE is such a special brand. She says the book will include her memories of growing up in the wrestling business, as well as her rel
  
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• Chris Jericho Appears On ESPN SportsCenter Last Night

  15-06-2016 21:29
  
  Coach welcomes Chris Jericho to the show and talks about his Money in the Bank history, and asks Jericho if he’s surprised at how successful the match has been.
  Jericho says he originally thought the match would be a contract for a title shot the next night on RAW, but it evolved to the briefcase and it’s own pay-per-view and it’s really become a big must-see WWE event. He talks about each match he’s been in Coach asks if one match or moment stands out. Jericho recalls a
  
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• TNA Star Announces His Departure From Company, Triple H Announces NXT Takeover Brooklyn Is Sold Out, WWE Swerved Extra (Video)

  15-06-2016 21:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Chris Melendez
  Chris “Sarge” Melendez posted the following announcement, revealing he is stepping away from TNA Wrestling. Melendez had been with TNA Wrestling since 2014. .@IMPACTWRESTLING I’ve decided to move on to the next chapter of my life.I learned alot in & out of the ring.Thank You for the opportunity!
  — Chris Melendez (@ChrisMelendez) June 15, 2016
  Special thanks to the Locker Room & everyone that has embraced me & helped me along the way&hellip
  
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• Seth Rollins Says He’s Always “Two Steps Ahead” Of Roman Reigns, Guarantees He Leaves Money In The Bank As Champion

  15-06-2016 20:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins was the special guest on this week’s sit-down interview with Michael Cole this week; you can read some highlights and watch the interview below: Cole talks to Rollins about the WWE Money In The Bank PPV being “Wrestlemania caliber” and asks about his knee. Rollins says he is ready to go, and Cole asks for his thoughts about being stripped of the title due to injury. Rollins says all he’s thought about is getting his title b
  
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• 6/15 Edition of WZ Daily: Talking Superstars Returning For The WWE Draft, Neville’s Return, TNA’s Technical Difficulties, More

  15-06-2016 20:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s features host Nick Hausman and pro wrestling personality 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray as the co-host
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Some of the topics discussed include:
  WWE reaching out to former Superstars to be a part of the upcoming WWE Draft
  When Neville will be returning to WWE TV
  TNA’s technical difficulties last night during their live Impact special
  Gail Kim as the newest inductee to the TNA Hall of Fame
  
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• Press Release: Historic Triple Title Match To Take Place At SHINE 35, Updated Match Card

  15-06-2016 20:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWNLive issued the following release, updating the match card for this weekend’s Shine 35 live event. 
  As noted, since Allysin Kay (TNA’s Sienna) won the Knockouts Championship at TNA Slammiversary, a triple title match has been added to the card. Kay will face SHINE Champion Taylor Made and SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles, with the person being pinned or submitted losing their title.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         &n
  
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• POP TV To Air An iMPACT! Replay Tonight + Next Week’s iMPACT! Main Event

  15-06-2016 19:16
  
  – POP TV has announced that due to Tuesday night’s technical issues airing iMPACT! Wrestling, a replay will air tonight at 9 PM ET.
  – It was announced on Tuesday night that next week’s episode of iMPACT! Wrestling will feature a six sides of steel match between Matt and Jeff Hardy to end their feud.
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• Ring of Honor Announces Date and Location of the 2016 Final Battle Event

  15-06-2016 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor has issued the following press release:
  BIG NEWS REGARDING FINAL BATTLE
  Ring of Honor Wrestling will be returning to New York City this year for Final Battle and we are coming back to our longtime home, The Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center!
  This storied venue has hosted some of the biggest events in Ring of Honor history, and Final Battle promises to be the biggest yet.
  The date is Friday, December 2nd, 2016.
  Traditionally, Final Battle is where scores are settled, rep
  
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• USAW Cadet National Duals live on Flowrestling, June 15-18

  15-06-2016 18:41
  
  Catch all the action from the Cadet Duals in York, Pa. live on Flowrestling.com.
  
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• Lucha Underground News – Candice LeRae Works Dark Match, Tickets On Sale, More

  15-06-2016 18:29
  
  – According to Squaredcirclesirens.com, Candice LeRae worked a dark match at the most recent Lucha Underground TV tapings. LaRae teamed with regular tag team partner and her husband Joey Ryan against Jerimiah Grey (Sami Callihan) and Jessicka Havok.
  – Lucha Underground posted the following, announcing that tickets are now available for the June 25th & 26th tapings. I believe that these tapings will be for part of Ultima Lucha 3…
  CALLING ALL BELIEVERS: Now's your chance to
  
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• Watch John Cena Play Hulk Hogan on NBC Sketch (Videos), What Happened After Last Night’s SD! Tapings?, NXT Stars on “Swerved” Extra Clip

  15-06-2016 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  What Happened After Last Night’s SD! Tapings?
  After last night’s WWE Smackdown tapings were over, The Club surrounded Dean Ambrose and attacked him until Roman Reigns hit the ring to make the save. Seth Rollins then came out and attacked Roman Reigns and the two brawled to end the show.
  Watch John Cena Play Hulk Hogan on NBC Sketch
  John Cena appeared on last night’s episode of “Maya and Marty” on NBC, and below is footage of C
  
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• Bo Jackson: “I Don’t Even Know Who Brock Lesnar Is” (Video)

  15-06-2016 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TMZ Sports recently caught up with crossover sports superstar Bo Jackson (pictured above), and you can check out the brief interview below.
  In a recent interview with ESPN, WWE star Brock Lesnar compared himself to Bo Jackson as he is set to compete at UFC 200 this year and at WWE SummerSlam in August. “I’m a crossover athlete. I’m the modern-day Bo Jackson, people,” said Lesnar.
  In the interview with TMZ Sports, when asked about
  
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• Big E Praises Current WWE Tag Team, Talks Money in the Bank Fatal Four Way Match, Triple H Comments on the Passing of Chris Warren

  15-06-2016 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E Talks Money in the Bank
  Big E recently spoke with Vegas Seven to promote this Sunday night’s WWE Money in the Bank PPV, and below is what he had to say about his Fatal Four Way at the event:“We’re always looking for a test and challenge and the Fatal 4-Way features three teams that weren’t even on the main roster as of last May. The Club, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, are an impact-making import from Japan. The WWE&
  
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• Trish Stratus Talks Her New Movie, The Current Womens Division in WWE, Working With Vince and Stephanie, a Possible WWE Return and More

  15-06-2016 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus was a recent guest on Ring Rust Radio, and below are some interview highlights. The entire interview can be heard via YouTube at this link.Ring Rust Radio: You had a starring role in the movie GRIDLOCKED as Gina, which will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on Tuesday, June 14. As one of your first mainstream roles, what was your confidence level going into filming the movie and do you see yourself taking on more acting rol
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking WWE Superstars Returning For The Draft, TNA’s Technical Difficulties, Adam Rose’s Charges Dropped, More

  15-06-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily will be going live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Joe Dombrowski as the co-host.
  WrestleZone’s resident legal correspondent Adam Gorzelsky will be joining the show today to give a thorough debriefing on Gawker’s bankruptcy filing.
  This 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
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• Raven Talks Why The Hardcore Style Burned Out, Lack of Psychology in Hardcore Matches, Would Squash Matches Work in Wrestling Today?

  15-06-2016 17:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is joined by the true master of psychology, the leader of The Flock and The Nest, he is the tortured soul and ECW Original, Raven. Raven, John and Chad discuss WWE’s new Hardcore History DVD and his memories of the now fondly remembered division that dominated much of WWE television in the early 00s.  In typical Raven fashion he gives his honest opinion on current day wrestling and what he believes to be a successfu
  
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• WWE Superstar’s Suspension Ends Today, Pittsburgh Penguins Tweet Picture Of WWE Championship

  15-06-2016 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Superstar’s Suspension Ends Today
  Today marks the end of WWE Superstar Konnor’s 6-day suspension from WWE.
  Related: More Backstage Details on the WWE Suspension of Konnor
  Pittsburgh Penguins Tweet Picture Of WWE Championship
  The 2016 Stanley Cup winners The Pittsburgh Penguins have tweeted out the following photo featuring the custom made WWE World Heavyweight Championship that the WWE sent them:Who says the Cup is the only new hardware? pic.twitter.com/tDYmxweLgw
  — Pittsb
  
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• WZ Photo Gallery: WWE Supercard Money in the Bank Screenshots Featuring Shinsuke Nakamura, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Kalisto and More

  15-06-2016 16:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, 2K today announced availability of the newest update for WWE® SuperCard, the popular WWE collectible card-battling game. Arriving ahead of WWE’s Money in the Bank event, airing live via WWE Network on Sunday, June 19, WWE SuperCard introduces Money in the Bank, a persistent new game mode where fans can pick battles, earn and collect contracts, as well as redeem rewards for defeating their opponents.
  You can check out a photo gallery of screen shots from the new WWE
  
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• The Bella Twins Do Q&A For TV Guide (Video), Former WWE Superstar Backstage At Impact Last Night

  15-06-2016 16:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Bella Twins Do Q&A For TV Guide
  The Bella Twins participated in a Q&A for TV Guide and it can be viewed above.
  During the Q&A The Bella Twins say:
  Dolph Ziggler is the most likely to use Tinder
  Natalya is the most likely to drunk tweet
  Zach Ryder is the most likely to know all the words to a One Direction song
  Former WWE Superstar Backstage At Impact Last Night
  According to PWInsider.com former WWE Superstar Billy Gunn was backstage at last night’s TNA Impact Wrestling tap
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Big Ray, Ryan Satin & Zach Gowen

  15-06-2016 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 1Wrestling.com’s Big Ray as the co-host.
  This episode also features an appearance from ProWrestlingSheet.com’s Ryan Satin as well as former WWE Superstar Zach Gowen.
  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. 
  WZR
  
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• More Details on 2K Announcing New Money in the Bank Mode and Additional Updates for WWE SuperCard

  15-06-2016 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As Nick noted earlier today, 2K has announced a Money in the Bank mode for WWE Supercard, and the following press release has been issued:2K today announced availability of the newest update for WWE® SuperCard, the popular WWE collectible card-battling game. Arriving ahead of WWE’s Money in the Bank event, airing live via WWE Network on Sunday, June 19, WWE SuperCard introduces Money in the Bank, a persistent new game mode where fans can pick battles, earn and collect contracts,
  
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• Damien Sandow Considering Doing Comedy, New Match Announced For ROH’s Best In The World

  15-06-2016 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Damien Sandow Considering Doing Comedy
  Former WWE Superstar Damien Sandow has posted the below tweet asking fans if they would like to see him attempt doing live comedy:I have and always will work for you . So let me ask you this. I had the opportunity to do a live comedy show in LA. Should I? #you‘retheboss
  — Aaron(Damien Sandow) (@TheDamienSandow) June 15, 2016
  New Match Announced For ROH’s Best In The World
  Ring of Honor has announced that Roderic
  
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• The Authors of Pain Debut, Almas vs Dillinger, TM61 In-Action & More on WWE NXT Tonight, Bayley’s Birthday, Impact Wrestling Reminder

  15-06-2016 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight’s WWE NXT Preview
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of WWE NXT. As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of NXT beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!
  -The Authors of Pain with Paul Ellering vs. two local wrestlers
  -Carmella vs. Tessa Blanchard
  -TM61 vs. Blake and Murphy
  -Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Tye Dillinger
  In related news, WWE NXT star Bayley turns 27 years old today.
  Impact Wrestling Reminder
  As a re
  
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• First Ever “Six to Survive” Match on Lucha Underground Tonight, Exclusive Photo and Video Preview Included, WZ Live Coverage

  15-06-2016 16:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview. As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Lucha Underground beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!“LUCHA UNDERGROUND” INTRODUCES THE FIRST EVER ‘SIX TO SURVIVE’ MATCH ON THE NEWEST EPISODE AIRING
  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15th AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON EL REY NETWORK
  In the newest episode of “Lucha Underground,” six luchadors compete in the FIRST EVER “Six to Survive Match”! With
  
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• Triple H’s Spirit Of Lemmy Award Acceptance Speech (Video), WWE Supercard Gets MITB Mode

  15-06-2016 16:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H’s Spirit Of Lemmy Award Acceptance Speech
  LiveNation UK’s Youtube page has released the above video featuring Triple H’s full acceptance speech for the Spirit Of Lemmy Award he accepted this past weekend at the Download Festival.
  WWE Supercard Gets MITB Mode
  WWE 2K17’s Twitter account is advertising that today a new Money In The Bank update has been added to the WWE Supercard game:The new Money in the Bank mode goes live today in @WWESuperCard! Get the details h
  
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• Xavier Woods Unboxes New Vans Nintendo Shoes (Video), Stephanie Talking Her Book On Her Facebook Page Today

  15-06-2016 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Xavier Woods Unboxes New Vans Nintendo Shoes
  WWE Superstar Xavier Woods has posted the above video to the UpUpDownDown Youtube page featuring him unboxing the new Nintendo high top Vans.
  Stephanie Talking Her Book On Her Facebook Page Today
  WWE’s Twitter account is advertising that Stephanie McMahon will be talking about her new book today at 12 pm EST on her Facebook page:Don’t miss @StephMcMahon talking #StephBook on her Facebook Page at 12pm EST today! pic.twitter.com/Pr5z2Tuysp
  
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• Ring Of Honor To Announce A New ‘Home’ For New York City Events

  15-06-2016 07:14
  
  Ring of Honor has found a new home for their New York City shows. The company had meetings back in May with a number of possible venues due to general unhappiness with Terminal 5 over “sight lines” and other issues. The company stopped running at the Hammerstein Ballroom a year or two ago due to rent fee increases.
  The company will be making an announcement about their new home in Manhattan later today (Wednesday).
  Ring Of Honor’s NEW New York City Venue Is ……. ?!
  
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• The New Orleans Saints Respond To Luke Gallows’ Knock On RAW, SD! Dark Match

  15-06-2016 07:06
  
  – Paige beat Eva Marie in the dark match before the Main Event and SmackDown tapings on Tuesday night.
  – The New Orleans Saints posted the following to Twitter following Luke Gallows’ knock on the team during RAW:
  @WWE tell @LukeGallowsWWE if he wants to talk trash about us come to our facility, some friends want to say hello pic.twitter.com/bNqMZu43Ef
  — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) June 14, 2016
  – Zack Ryder posted the following to Twitter, offering a free autograp
  
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• The TNA Knockouts Title To Be Defended At The SHINE 35 Event

  15-06-2016 07:00
  
  SHINE has announced that the TNA Knockouts Title, SHIMMER Title and SHINE Title will all be defended at SHINE 35. The three championships will be defended in a triple title match with the person taking the fall losing their title.
  The show takes place on Ybor City, Florida on Friday. Also set for the card is a Money In The Bank Match with Kellie Skater, Mia Yim, Santana Garrett and Nicole Matthews facing off.
  You can find out more here.
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• Complete TNA Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results for 6/21 *Spoilers*

  15-06-2016 05:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: PWInsider.com
  6/21 Impact Wrestling
  Dixie Carter was written out of TNA storylines, for at least the short term, apparently.  The angle was that Maria and Mike Bennett threatened TNA with a lawsuit over Dixie slapping Maria.  Billy Corgan agreed that Dixie put the company in a bad position and asked Dixie to take a leave of absence.  This to led to Bennett then announcing he was cashing in a X-Division title shot because he wanted the belt so he could guarantee himself a
  
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• The Lead Singer Of The D-Generation X Theme Song Passes Away

  15-06-2016 05:43
  
  The lead singer of the “DX Band” who performed the Attitude Era stable’s theme song has passed away. Chris Warren passed away on Sunday at the age of forty-nine according to Sorce Funeral Home, who published his obituary.
  Warren contributed vocals to the “Break It Down” DX theme as well as X-Pac’s theme song, Triple H’s “My Time” and the intro to Superstars in the late ’90s. He performed “America the Beautiful” at WrestleMan
  
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• Bobby Roode/WWE NXT Photo, JR Provides Health Update, Top 10 RAW Moments

  15-06-2016 05:39
  
  – Jim Ross posted an update on his health on Twitter. He had an inpatient skin cancer procedure done in late May.
  Good day. Getting stitches removed for skin cancer issue. All clear.
  — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) June 13, 2016
  – Bobby Roode also took to Twitter to comment on his NXT match during the UK tour:
  You never know what you may see or what might happen at a @WWENXT live event….. pic.twitter.com/LcqEXfaXy5
  — Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) June 14, 2016
  – Here is
  
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• John Cena Hypes MITB Match With AJ Styles, The Rock On ‘The Tonight Show’, D-Young

  15-06-2016 05:34
  
  – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is set to appear on The Tonight Show this Thursday to promote his new movie Central Intelligence. He will also appear on The Graham Norton show on BBC America.
  – Darren Young took part in the Gay Pride Parde this past weekend in Los Angeles, CA.
  – WWE’s stock closed at $17.60, up $0.16 (0.86%) from the opening price. It is steady in after-hours trading.
  – John Cena posted the following to Twitter today:
  The contract is signed
  
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• Bobby Lashley Signs A Deal With TNA Wrestling – Details

  15-06-2016 05:27
  
  On the heels of his TNA World Title win at Slammiversary, Bobby Lashley has signed a new deal with TNA. TNA announced the news on Twitter, posting:
  Proud to announce #TNAWorldChamp @fightbobby has re-signed with IMPACT. Watch him tonight LIVE on #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/G38tWrTtDX
  — TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 14, 2016
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• POP TV to Re-Air Tonight’s Impact Wrestling, 6 Sides of Steel Match Announced for Next Week, Former Tough Enough Name in Dark Match

  15-06-2016 05:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Impact Wrestling Fallout
  As noted, tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling broadcast was plagued with technical issues, and a majority of the show did not air. Additionally, Josh Mathews noted tonight’s episode was to be extended, however it ended up concluding about 20 minutes earlier than usual.
  POP TV has announced tonight’s Impact Wrestling will re-air tomorrow night at 9pm EST.
  It was announced tonight that next week’s Impact will feature Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy inside
  
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• WWE Smackdown TV Taping Results For 6/16 *Spoilers*

  15-06-2016 05:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s WWE Smackdown TV taping results from Biloxi, Mississippi: 
  Chris Jericho opens the show with The Highlight Reel. Dean Ambrose is the guest, but the rest of the Money In The Bank ladder match participants come to the ring, and it sets up a six-man tag team match later in the night. 
  Kofi Kingston defeated Aiden English, Luke Gallows and Big Cass
  Baron Corbin defeated Zack Ryder
  – Corbin has a staredown with Dolph
  
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• Photos and News From Day Two of WWE China Tryouts, Apollo Crews & Becky Lynch on WWE Main Event, John Cena Talks AJ Styles

  15-06-2016 05:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photos and News From Day Two of WWE China Tryouts
  As noted, WWE is currently holding tryouts in China, which are being attended by NXT head trainer Matt Bloom, Triple H and other WWE officials. The tryouts will conclude in Shanghai on June 16th.
  Stu Wiggin, host of WZ TV’s Royal Ramble, is on hand covering the tryouts, and you can view photos from days one and two below:Second day of photos from @WWE China try-outs #TripleHWorldTour @WRESTLEZONEcom pic.twitter.com/yH6I1KzMfm
  — Royal
  
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• Complete TNA iMPACT! **SPOILERS** For Tonight + The Next TNA HOF Inductee

  15-06-2016 05:02
  
  – Gail Kim is the 2016 inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame.
  Kim helped revolutionize the Knockouts division via her matches with Awesome Kong. She joins the Dudley Boyz, Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett and Earl Hebner in Hall.
  – Here are the complete **SPOILERS** for tonight’s TNA iMPACT! Wrestling broadcast. As of 11:00PM EST, the show hadn’t aired due to technical difficulties.
  The dark match saw Chelsea Green defeat Mickie “Moose” Knuckles.
  TNA iMPACT! opene
  
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• Major TNA iMPACT! Technical Difficulties – Show Doesn’t Air As Scheduled

  15-06-2016 04:59
  
  UPDATE: TNA and Dixie Carter just posted the following…
  .@PopTV is working to resolve the issue. IMPACT will run from the top in entirety. We will keep you updated on when IMPACT will air tonight
  — TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 15, 2016
  Almost fixed! @PopTV will be airing the show in its entirety shortly. We apologize for the technical issues. Stay tuned…
  — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 15, 2016
  ORIGINAL: TNA iMPACT! has not been airing tonight, due to what is s
  
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• Chris Jericho Talks Inventing Money In The Bank, Working w/ The Rock, Facing HBK at WM19, Who Will Be WWE’s Next Top Stars?, More

  15-06-2016 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following highlights are from tonight’s new WWE Off The Top Rope segment on ESPN featuring special guest Chris Jericho: 
  Coach welcomes Chris Jericho to the show and talks about his Money in the Bank history, and asks Jericho if he’s surprised at how successful the match has been. 
  Jericho says he originally thought the match would be a contract for a title shot the next night on RAW, but it evolved to the briefcase and it’s own pay-per-
  
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• Update: Major Technical Difficulties Delay Tonight’s Live Impact Wrestling, POP TV and TNA Issue Statements

  15-06-2016 04:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA was supposed to be airing a semi-live Impact Wrestling broadcast tonight, but due to what POP TV is claiming to be technical difficulties the show has yet to get underway.
  TNA Wrestling and POP TV have issued the following statements:We apologize for the issue with @PopTV. The issue is with master control and they are working to correct it. Please stay with us
  — TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 15, 2016
  We apologize for the technical difficulty. Please stay with us. We will be ai
  
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• Brian Gewirtz: ‘I Once Went In Front Of Wrestler’s Court!’, Talks The Rock & More

  15-06-2016 04:25
  
  Former WWE Senior Vice President of Creative Brian Gewirtz appeared on Talk is Jericho and talked about a number of topics. The highlights are below:
  On his association with the Rock: “Yeah, we always got along great from the beginning. He’s the reason I was even hired in the first place. Yeah, well, the whole story of that was how I came to be, I guess, in WWE, was there was a series of specials on MTV in the summer [of] ’99. And my sister, who would eventually go on to win th
  
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