Wrestling news

• Adam Rose Selling Mugshot T-Shirt, Vince McMahon Hypes Rock’s Movie, Vince Russo Joins Mercury Pro Wrestling Academy Coaching Staff

  17-06-2016 23:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org
  Adam Rose Selling Mugshot T-Shirt
  Former WWE star Adam Rose is selling a t-shirt, via Pro Wrestling Tees, featuring his mugshot from his arrest last month. As noted, the case against Rose was dropped entirely earlier this week.
  Vince Hypes The Rock’s Movie
  Vince McMahon tweeted the following hyping The Rock’s new “Central Intelligence” comedy:
  Laughter is something we could all use more of. #CentralIntelligence @TheRock pic.twitter.com/yinS3WGR
  
  Read more

• AUDIO: Jerry Lawler Makes A Jailhouse Phone Call, Explains Arrest

  17-06-2016 23:17
  
  UPDATE: WMC Action News 5 has posted the following video, featuring Jerry Lawler discussing his arrest from last night. Lawler explains that he came home, that his fiancée has been drinking, they argued and she scratched his face. Lawler denied the claims that he attacked her, and that she threw the gun at him.
  WMC Action News 5 – Memphis, Tennessee
  ORIGINAL: WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler was arrested for domestic violence early Friday morning, according to Memphis’ WFSB.com.
  
  Read more

• TNA Announces the Re-Signing of Several Talents, How Was Viewership for This Week’s Editions of Impact Wrestling and Smackdown?

  17-06-2016 23:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA Announces the Re-Signing of Several Talents
  TNA Wrestling has announced the company has re-signed Abyss, former X-Division Champion DJ Z, Al Snow and Rosemary to new contracts.
  How Was Viewership for This Week’s Editions of Impact Wrestling and Smackdown?
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s replay of TNA Impact Wrestling averaged 117,000 viewers. The initial airing of the show was not included as it had technical difficulties.
  Tuesday’s 10:50pm replay due of the po
  
  Read more

• Recent Photo of Bray Wyatt As He Nears His WWE Return, Jerry Lawler Arrest Update

  17-06-2016 23:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jerry Lawler Arrest Update
  Both Jerry Lawler and his fiancee Lauryn McBride were released from jail on bail around 1pm this afternoon. They are due to be arraigned on Monday morning at 8:30am local time.
  Recent Photo of Bray Wyatt As He Nears His WWE Return
  Several readers have sent in the following photo, which is a recent shot of Bray Wyatt as he near his return to WWE:The post Recent Photo of Bray Wyatt As He Nears His WWE Return, Jerry Lawler Arrest Update appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Martinez, McKenna, Gadson receive draws for Ziolkowski and Pytlasinski International

  17-06-2016 22:25
  
  Three U.S. wrestlers weighed in and received draws for Saturday competition in Spala, Poland.
  
  Read more

• Steve Austin Discusses Zack Ryder’s Talent & Lack Of Push, Damien Sandow, More

  17-06-2016 22:22
  
  During a recent edition of the Steve Austin Show, Steve Austin spoke about Damien Sandow, Zack Ryder and more. Here are the highlights..
  On not liking the Damien Sandow stunt double gimmick at first: “I got a chance to talk to Damien Sandow on several occasions when I go to do the WWE Network ‘Stone Cold’ Podcast. And I remember when him and [The] Miz started doing that [stunt double] gimmick and I was thinking, ‘man, this is the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen’
  
  Read more

• Lots Of Various News – SHINE 34 iPPV & BW/HOG Events Tonight, NJPW/AXS TV

  17-06-2016 21:37
  
  — Here is the updated card for tonight’s SHINE 35 iPPV event, which takes place at 9PM ET. You can order SHINE on iPPV or VOD at this link.
  * SHINE Championship vs. SHIMMER Championship vs. TNA Knockouts Championship Match (Whomever is pinned or submitted will lose their championship): SHINE Champion Taylor Made w/April Hunter vs. SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles vs. TNA Knockouts Champion Allysin Kay* SHINE Tag Team Championship Match: Champions B.T.Y. of Marti Belle & Jayme Jam
  
  Read more

• Jim Ross Comments on Jerry Lawler’s Arrest

  17-06-2016 20:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesAs noted, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler was arrested this morning on charges of domestic violence, and fellow Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted the following reaction on JRsBarBQ.com:
  “Shocked to hear of my friend Jerry Lawler’s arrest in Memphis late Thursday night on a domestic battery charge. King’s fiancée was also jailed on the same charge. Allegedly alcohol was a contributing factor in this matter that resulted in Jerry being suspended indefi
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Will Brock Lesnar Use His WWE Theme at UFC 200?, Tajiri Talks a Possible WWE Main Roster Return, Nikki Bella Training with Daniel Bryan

  17-06-2016 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Tajiri Talks a Possible WWE Main Roster Return
  Former WWE star Tajiri, who will be competing in the Cruiserweight Classic, recently did a Reddit AMA and below is what he had to say about a possible WWE main roster return:
  “At some point I would like to return as an old man, and do a very slow slide into the ring, and a handspring elbow. I was able to do everything except heavyweight and intercontinental titles, so there’s not much left for me to do. Many wh
  
  Read more

• Jerry Lawler Speaks Out on His Arrest From Jail, Blames Incident on His Girlfriend’s Intoxication

  17-06-2016 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesAs noted, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler was arrested this morning on domestic violence charges and was subsequently suspended by WWE.
  WMC Action News 5 interviewed Lawler while he was in jail, and the 66 year old Smackdown announcer claims he had returned home from a wrestling event which was “ironically [titled] A Night At The Slammer.” He said that his fiancee McBride, 27, returned home a little later intoxicated from a friend’s house after watching
  
  Read more

• How Are Reviews for The Rock’s New Movie “Central Intelligence”?, Box Office Estimates and More

  17-06-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesSo far Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been getting great reviews for his work in the new comedy “Central Intelligence”, co-starring Kevin Hart.
  According to the movie aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has a 61% rating, which means fresh, and is performing fairly well with critics.
  The following is the critical bottomline for the movie:
  Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson make for well-matched comic foils, but Central Intelligence is a little too
  
  Read more

• No CSR Videos On WZ This Weekend, MITB Prediction Videos On Social Media About Winning $1000

  17-06-2016 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Due to scheduling conflicts, there will be no Chair Shot Reality video discussions posted on WZ or YouTube.
  MITB prediction videos from Justin LaBar, Josh Isenberg and Ronnell Hunt via their Twitter accounts will be posted this weekend. WZ will post all of the videos on Sunday.
  LaBar will also be hosting a live MITB chat on his personal Periscope. The day and time of that chat it will be announced on his, CSR’s and WZ’s social media accounts.
  All of the videos are sponsore
  
  Read more

• Nick “Magnus” Aldis Discusses Overcoming Dixie Carter’s Favoritism, Billy Corgan Attempts to Unravel the Problems in Wrestling Today

  17-06-2016 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesVince 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 first part of my SWERVE interview with Nick Aldis, aka Former TNA Superstar Magnus, and the conclusion of my discussion with NEW Minority Owner of TNA, and founder of the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan.In the discussion with Nick, the former TNA World Champion gives us a critical, yet intelligent look at some of the many iss
  
  Read more

• Bushwhacker Luke Talks Why WWE Never Made Them Tag Champs, Criticism of Being in the WWE HOF, Retirement and More

  17-06-2016 17:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Luke Williams of the Bushwhackers was the latest guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. He shared a number of road stories from his over five decades of being in the wrestling business. Here are some highlights:
  On Vince McMahon not believing in tag team main events:
  If it was a main event, [Vince] never used tag teams. Tag teams were more of attractions. [The Bushwhackers] were attractions. One time he put Ted [DiBiase] and IRS together to work against Hulk [Hogan] and [Br
  
  Read more

• Current WWE Money in the Bank Betting Odds: Who is the Favorite to Walk Out with MITB and the WWE World Title?

  17-06-2016 17:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  These are the current betting odds for WWE Money in the Bank 2016.
  WWE World Heavyweight Championship
  Roman Reigns -420 vs Seth Rollins +300
  AJ Styles -190 vs John Cena +150
  Money in the Bank Ladder Match
  Kevin Owens -180 vs
  Dean Ambrose +235 vs
  Chris Jericho +675 vs
  Cesaro +2750 vs
  Sami Zayn +5000 vs
  Alberto Del Rio +5000
  Tag Team Championship Fatal Fourway
  New Day -240 vs
  The Club +260 vs
  Enzo & Cass +730 vs
  The Vaudvillains +4500
  WWE United States Championship
  Rusev -650 vs
  Titus O’
  
  Read more

• Drew Gulak Talks Competing in the CWC, WWE Stock Jumps After China Expansion News Breaks, Benzinga Predicts Big Network Future

  17-06-2016 17:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Drew Gulak Talks Competing in the CWC
  WrestleDelphia has posted a new piece on WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Drew Gulak, and the following is what Gulak said on what he hopes he can show the fans:
  “I hope they all get a tingling feeling inside and go, “Oh, what was that? I like that,'” Gulak said.
  “You mean professional wrestling?”
  “Yeah,” Gulak responded. “That’s what I want.”
  WWE Stock and Network News
  The Street has published
  
  Read more

• Backstage Report – WWE Signing 4 Indy Talents + 1 Chinese Talent (So Far)

  17-06-2016 17:18
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Big Damo, Noam Dar, Moose and Tommy End are all expected to be part of the September class at the WWE Performance Center if they pass their medicals. WWE is getting aggressive in looking to sign more talent, due to the upcoming brand split and the feeling that so many of the NXT performers are going to be moved up soon. Right now they want experienced wrestlers who they can use on tours as opposed to getting athletes and teaching them to be pro wre
  
  Read more

• Ric Flair Now Selling Personal Five Minute Phone Calls, Damien Sandow Confirms Upcoming Comedy Show

  17-06-2016 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  Ric Flair Now Selling Personal Five Minute Phone Calls
  WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is now advertising that you can partake in a personal five minute phone call with “The Nature Boy” for just $495! 
  Below are the details about what you can expect from the call and how to book it if you are interested:Do you or someone you know have a birthday, anniversary, event, or party coming up?
  Now for the first time ever the Nature
  
  Read more

• Natalya’s Sister On Total Divas?, 6+ NXT Names Being Called Up To WWE’s Main Roster?

  17-06-2016 16:33
  
  – Natalya is teasing on Twitter that herJenni may be getting more involved with Total Divas.
  – While plans are changing, at one point there were over six names set to be called to the main roster from NXT as part of the WWE Draft.
  – Dolph Ziggler will appear at the Cricket Wireless Store at 1338 S Country Drive, Suite 1338 in Mesa, Arizona on Monday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
  #Squad
  Great to see my buddy @DaveBautista do his thing on #GotGVol2 & devour gluten-free pizza with @shaw
  
  Read more

• Announcement: No WZ Daily Today; WZ Radio Returns This Sunday Night Following WWE Money In The Bank

  17-06-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WZ Daily’s Nick Hausman is currently attending a family wedding and for that reason there will be no WZ Daily today!
  You can listen to the yesterday’s episode featuring co-host Kid Cadet and guest Rachael Ellering in the embedded audio player above.
  Related: Rachael Ellering Talks Debuting In NXT, Her Father Paul Ellering Returning At NXT Takeover, Would She Join The Authors Of Pain?, More
  WrestleZone Radio will return this Sunday night immediately following WWE Money In The Ba
  
  Read more

• Triple H Reacts To Tim Wiese Recent WWE Tryouts + ‘UpUpDownDown’ At E3 (Videos)

  17-06-2016 16:16
  
  – WWE posted a video of Triple H discussing Tim Wiese doing an extended training period at the WWE Performance Center. The Game says in the video, “If he wants it that bad, we’ll see what he’s got,” Triple H said. “It’s a lot easier to say that you want to do this than to do it. It’s the old Tyson saying, ‘everybody’s got a plan until they get punched in the mouth.’ We’ll see what Tim’s got.”
  – Xavier Woods
  
  Read more

• Videos: Top 10 Smackdown Moments, Kishan Raftar’s Lower Body Workout, Superstars Take Time To Be A Dad

  17-06-2016 16:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has released the above video taking a look at the Top 10 Smackdown Moments on their YouTube page.
  They have also released the following video featuring WWE Indian-born developmental talent Kishan Raftar and Sean Hayes, Strength & Conditioning Coach at the WWE Performance Center, going through Raftar’s “typical,” everyday lower body workout at the Orlando, Florida-based training facility.Also this morning WWE released the following videos featuring Alberto Del
  
  Read more

• Cody Rhodes Launching Pro Wrestling Tee’s Store, Ring Of Honor Announces ACH To Debut In Japan For NOAH

  17-06-2016 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cody Rhodes Launching Pro Wrestling Tee’s Store
  Former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes posted the following to Twitter indicating that he has a new Pro Wrestling Tee’s store opening soon:Thrilled to report it won’t be long until folks see a new “Cody” shirt featuring art from @Marvel bad-ass @RamonVillalobos @ProWrestlingTs
  — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) June 16, 2016
  Ring Of Honor Announces ACH’s Debut In Japan
  ROH has released the following in regards to
  
  Read more

• Cedric Alexander: ‘Dolph Ziggler Is My Dream Match’, Talks ROH Departure, WWE’s CC

  17-06-2016 15:53
  
  Cedric Alexander spoke with the Pancakes and Powerslams Podcast promoting the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. Some highlights are below:
  On dropping weight to enter the Classic: “I received the opportunity from a tryout I had back in February. In my mind, I was just going to test my worth as a wrestler to see what critics thought of me, because I was still wrestling for Ring of Honor at the time. During the tryout, I was pulled aside and asked, hey, could you drop some weight, because at the ti
  
  Read more

• Jerry Lawler Arrested & Suspended By WWE; Full Details On What Led To Arrest; Mugshot Included

  17-06-2016 15:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WFSB 3 Connecticut
  The above video from WFSB details the incident between Jerry Lawler and his fiancee Lauryn McBride that led to Lawler being arrested on domestic violence charges.
  In the video it explains that Lawler’s side of the story says that Lauryn had lied to him about where she had been. He claims that she then scratched him in the face, threw a candle at him and then kicked him in the groin. He also claims that she was drunk and threatening to kill herself.
  Lauryn claims that Law
  
  Read more

• A New Photo Of Bray Wyatt’s Weight Loss (Photo), New Bob Backlund/Darren Young Video

  17-06-2016 15:26
  
  – Here is a pic of Bray Wyatt looking to be in great shape ahead of his WWE return. Wyatt is being advertised for the July 4th Raw in Columbus, Ohio.– Here is the latest video of Bob Backlund’s advice for Darren Young:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): El Torito Unmasked Backstage!
  The post A New Photo Of Bray Wyatt’s Weight Loss (Photo), New Bob Backlund/Darren Young Video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
  Read more

• John Cena Arrives In China For WWE Tryouts (Photo), Vince McMahon/China Reaction

  17-06-2016 15:23
  
  – John Cena posted the following to Twitter from his trip to China:
  A few rare minutes of reflection admiring the grandeur of #Shanghai ironically the lively view is quite peaceful pic.twitter.com/bRkihyA73f
  — John Cena (@JohnCena) June 17, 2016
  – Vince McMahon took to Twitter to comment on WWE’s new distribution agreement for China, the upcoming WWE house show in Shanghai and Bin Wang as the first-ever Chinese talent signed to the company:
  A new era for @WWE in China.htt
  
  Read more

• BREAKING NEWS: Jerry Lawler Arrested, Suspended From WWE

  17-06-2016 14:45
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler was arrested for domestic violence early Friday morning, according to Memphis’ WFSB.com. Lawler and his fiancée Lauryn McBride allegedly got into an argument that turned violent. McBride told local police that Lawler held her against the kitchen counter, hit her head and then pushed her against the stove. Lawler then went and got a pistol and put it on the kitchen counter and told her to “go ahead and kill yourself.”
  Lawler told police that
  
  Read more

• Rockstar Spud Injured At Tuesday Night’s TNA iMPACT! TV Tapings

  17-06-2016 14:42
  
  Rockstar Spud was injured at Tuesday night’s TNA iMPACT! tapings, having several teeth knocked out. He posted the following on Twitter..
  Had my teeth kicked in tonight….GreatThanks to the great doctors backstage in Orlando
  — Rockstar Spud (@RockstarSpud) June 16, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Julianne Hough In Sexy Orange Bikini! This Woman Is 100% **PERFECT**! ((MUST SEE))!!
  The post Rockstar Spud Injured At Tuesday Night’s TNA iMPACT! TV Tapings appeared first on Pro
  
  Read more

• VIDEOS: John Cena Addresses The Japanese Media + WWE ‘Swerved’ Preview

  17-06-2016 14:36
  
  – WWE has posted a clip from WWE “Swerved”, featuring Dean Ambrose freaking out at Maria Menounos for helping a trivia contestant.– Here is John Cena, addressing the Chinese media on Thursday following the announcement that WWE has signed a new deal with PPTV. Cena, who had been taking classes for the last few years, spoke in Mandarin during his appearance…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kelly Kelly & Maryse Get Frisky (SOOOOO HOOOOTTTTT!!!)!!
  The post VIDEOS: John
  
  Read more

• VIDEOS: John Cena Addresses The Chinese Media + WWE ‘Swerved’ Preview

  17-06-2016 14:36
  
  – WWE has posted a clip from WWE “Swerved”, featuring Dean Ambrose freaking out at Maria Menounos for helping a trivia contestant.– Here is John Cena, addressing the Chinese media on Thursday following the announcement that WWE has signed a new deal with PPTV. Cena, who had been taking classes for the last few years, spoke in Mandarin during his appearance…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kelly Kelly & Maryse Get Frisky (SOOOOO HOOOOTTTTT!!!)!!
  The post VIDEOS: John
  
  Read more

• VIDEOS: Seth Rollins Hypes WWE’s MITB PPV + SD! ‘Backstage Fallout’ Video

  17-06-2016 14:32
  
  – Seth Rollins was interviewed by The Kevin Sutton Show on ESPN 580 Orlando, talking about Money In The Bank pay-per-view, his return from injury and more. You can listen to it below:– Here is this week’s WWE SmackDown “Backstage Fallout” clip:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Stacy Keibler’s *NEW LOOK* & *NEW* Boyfriend!
  The post VIDEOS: Seth Rollins Hypes WWE’s MITB PPV + SD! ‘Backstage Fallout’ Video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
  Read more

• Jerry Lawler Arrested For Domestic Violecne

  17-06-2016 13:27
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler behind bars this morning after being arrested for domestic violence, according to Memphis Eyewitness News 3.
  View Here: Jerry Lawler’s MUGSHOT Photo
  Lawler his fiancée Lauryn McGride got into an argument that turned violent and involved a gun. McBride tells Memphis police that Lawler held her against the kitchen counter, hit her in the head, pushed her against the stove, put a gun on the kitchen counter, and told her to “go ahead and ki
  
  Read more

• Why Money In The Bank Has Become Top 4 Yearly WWE Events & Will Be History Sunday

  17-06-2016 05:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
  My Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review looks at WWE Money in the Bank becoming one of the elite events for WWE. Here’s an excerpt:Money in the Bank has elevated itself to the four elite events for WWE.
  It has bumped Survivor Series and now is following WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble.
  Survivor Series was one of the original four when WWE pay-per-view events were in their infancy, but the concept has become outdated.
  No longer are team e
  
  Read more

• Backstage Report – WWE Wanted Will Ospreay For The Cruiserweight Classic

  17-06-2016 05:38
  
  Source:The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, WWE really wanted Will Ospreay for the Cruiserweight Classic. Ospreay signed a two-year deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling, which is what ruled him out of the tournament. In recent weeks, talk turned to WWE considering working through NJPW in order to get to use him, but that never went anywhere.
  Ospreay won this year’s NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Tournament.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Natalya And Her **SMOKIN’ HOT** Si
  
  Read more

• Damien Sandow: ‘My WWE Release Was Very Mutual!’, Talks MITB Ladder Match Win

  17-06-2016 05:24
  
  Damien Sandow recently appeared on Talk Is Jericho, here are some highlights…
  On The Release Being Mutual: “It was very, very mutual because I had actually thought about ‘what if I was to take some time off anyway?’ and that was something I had brought up to them about a month ago to explore that because, again, just there are so many different directions and so many different cogs in the wheel and elements and facets in the WWE that a lot of people, even myself included
  
  Read more

• Backstage Report – The WWE SummerSlam Runetime?, Next Week’s NXT Matches

  17-06-2016 05:14
  
  – According to the WON, WWE SummerSlam is still expected to start at 7 PM ET despite Ticketmaster listing it at 6 PM. An email advisory is being sent out to fans saying that fans should arrive early so as not to miss any moment of action and lists the 6 PM time. The event is likely to start at 7 PM and run four hours or more.
  WWE has sent reminders to PPV carriers that some shows could go past four hours, including Summerslam.— Here is the lineup for next week’s edition of NXT
  
  Read more

• Report – AAA TripleMania Unlikely To Air On United States PPV

  17-06-2016 05:08
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, AAA’s TripleMania event is only scheduled for iPPV. There had been a deal in place, through Court Bauer, where the World Cup finals and TripleMania would be on regular PPV, but that fell through when Bauer and AAA split. They were looking to hold TripleMania at the Forum in Los Angeles, but that is not happening because AAA did not secure a US TV deal.
  During the World Cup show they mentioned TripleMania being in August. TNA&r
  
  Read more

• Seth Rollins Talks MITB, His Dream Match, John Cena Finds Peace In Shanghai, Del Rio Vents Frustration On Smackdown Fallout (Video)

  17-06-2016 04:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)
  Seth Rollins 
  WWE Superstar Seth Rollins was a recent guest on The Kevin Sutton Show on ESPN 580 Orlando.
  Rollins talks about this Sunday’s WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view, his return from injury, his dream wrestling match and more. You can listen to the interview in the player below: WWE Smackdown Fallout 
  The following video is tonight’s WWE Smackdown Fallout clip, featuring Alberto Del Rio’s furious reaction followi
  
  Read more

• Backstage Report – TNA Trying To Sign Their Talents To Exclusive Deals

  17-06-2016 03:56
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  According to sources, TNA is still trying to sign top talents to big money deals, despite their recent financial issues. The WON states that one wrestler whose contract is coming due was offered a six-figure deal by TNA to come in and be a top star, but that they are expected to take a lower offer with WWE (this is possibly ROH performer Moose.)
  Drew Galloway, Matt & Jeff Hardy were expected to talk with TNA over the course of the TV tapings this wee
  
  Read more

• Backstage News – Randy Orton & Bray Wyatt’s WWE Returns, WWE’s New China Deal

  17-06-2016 03:32
  
  – There is a lot of internal excitement over WWE’s new deal in China. The company is hoping to make big moves there over the next few years.
  – Bray Wyatt has been at the last few WWE TV tapings, and is expected to return at anytime.
  – Randy Orton could be cleared at any time to return. The hope is that he’ll be back in time for SummerSlam.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Brand New Torrie Wilson Bikini Photos JUST POSTED TODAY >>>>!
  The post Backstage News &nd
  
  Read more

• Vince Comments On WWE / China Deal, Bill Apter Meets “Macho Madness”, Joey Ryan Pins A Sleeping Rey Mysterio To Regain Title (Videos)

  17-06-2016 03:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  Vince McMahon
  Vince McMahon posted the following Tweet, shortly after WWE’s historic announcement in China: A new era for @WWE in China.https://t.co/ZSquaAoUyL
  — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) June 16, 2016Related: Press Release: WWE Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Chinese Streaming Service, Announces First Ever WWE Chinese Superstar Signing, MoreBill Apter
  1Wrestling.com’s Bill Apter posted the following video from Wizard World Comic Con Phi
  
  Read more

• NXT Live Event Results For 6/16 (Bournemouth, England) – Three Title Matches, Almas vs Aries, Roode vs Nakamura

  17-06-2016 03:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s NXT live event results from Bournemouth, England: 
  No Way Jose defeated Angelo Dawkins
  Andrade Cien Almas defeated Austin Aries
  Carmella & Bayley defeated Nia Jax & Alexa Bliss
  Tye Dillinger defeated Hugo Knox
  Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Bobby Roode
  NXT Tag Team Championship
  The Revival (c) defeated American Alpha
  NXT Women’s Championship
  Asuka (c) defeated Peyton Royce
  NXT Championship
  Finn Balor defeated
  
  Read more

• Big E. Reveals Which WWE Women’s Wrestler He Wants To Join The New Day, More

  17-06-2016 02:13
  
  In an interview with Vegas Seven, Big E revealed that if they had to add another member to New Day, that he wanted Sasha Banks to join. Here are highlights:
  On who came up with the RAW time machine angle: “We have a lot of weird ideas, a lot of ideas that are out there, but that actually was one of the few that didn’t come from us. It was a decision from creative, and I thought, “Let’s try to make it work.” And I get that it’s not for everyone, I know some peo
  
  Read more

• Lucha Underground Viewership Information; This Week’s Show Sees Increase, Highlights From This Week’s Show (Video)

  17-06-2016 01:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground Viewership Information
  Source: ShowBuzz Daily
  This week’s Lucha Underground viewership information saw the first run airing of Lucha Underground bring in 95,000 viewers, which is up from last week’s 85,000 viewers.
  Additionally, the replay of this week’s show brought in 52,000 viewers, which is up from 39,000 viewers last week. Overall, this week’s show brought in 147,000 viewers, which is up from 128,000 viewers last week. 
  Lucha Underground Highl
  
  Read more

• Rachael Ellering Talks Debuting In NXT, Her Father Paul Ellering Returning At NXT Takeover, Would She Join The Authors Of Pain?, More

  17-06-2016 01:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today WZ Daily welcomed former SHINE wrestling’s Rachael Ellering as a special guest.
  You can find some of Rachael’s comments from her appearance transcribed below. You can listen to Rachael’s appearance on WZ Daily starting at the 22:45 minute mark in the embedded audio player above.
  Related: Knockouts Title Being Defended At SHINE 35On what her experience was like in WWE NXT when she appeared a couple of weeks ago:RE: It’s been really in
  
  Read more

• Update On WWE Summerslam Time Change; How Long Is The Show Expected To Run?, Bob Backlund Tells Darren Young Not To Take Advice

  17-06-2016 01:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Summerslam 
  According to several fans, WWE has started sending out emails notifying fans that Summerslam is starting at 6 p.m. EST. 
  The email has an advisory that says fans should arrive early as to not miss any moment of action. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted the 6 p.m. start would likely mean the pay-per-view itself would start at 7, and the show would run four hours or more. The Observer also noted WWE has sent notices to PPV carriers that some sho
  
  Read more

• 120 Sports Videos: WZ’s Nick Hausman & Justin LaBar Preview Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns, John Cena vs AJ Styles & Money In The Bank Ladder Match

  17-06-2016 01:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Each week fellow WrestleZone pro wrestling analyst Justin LaBar and I are featured in a variety of short videos for 120 Sports breaking down the big news of the week from the world of pro wrestling. This week Justin & I preview the top matches for this Sunday’s WWE Money In The Bank
  120Sports is the official all video sports coverage app presented by the Sports Illustrated Network. It is available for download in the Google Play and iTunes App Store and features.
  All of
  
  Read more

• 120 Sports Videos: Nick Hausman & Justin LaBar Preview Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns, John Cena vs AJ Styles & Money In The Bank Ladder Match

  17-06-2016 01:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Each week fellow WrestleZone pro wrestling analyst Justin LaBar and I are featured in a variety of short videos for 120 Sports breaking down the big news of the week from the world of pro wrestling. This week Justin & I preview the top matches for this Sunday’s WWE Money In The Bank
  120Sports is the official all video sports coverage app presented by the Sports Illustrated Network. It is available for download in the Google Play and iTunes App Store and features.
  All of
  
  Read more

• WWE SmackDown Results (6/16) – MITB Combantants Clash In 6-Man Tag, Charlotte/Natalya, AJ Styles In In-Ring Action

  17-06-2016 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Share your thoughts on tonight’s SmackDown in the Disqus section below by using the #Wrestlezone hashtag.
  If you’re on social media, use #Wrestlezone to voice your thoughts on tonight’s show, and we want you to share our exclusive coverage page by using the social media buttons below! Tweet
  WWE Smackdown Results
  June 16th, 2016
  Report by Josh Lopez for Wrestlezone.com 
  The Highlight Reel with Special Guest Dean Ambrose: 
  This is the
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsWrestlingUS on Twitter!