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• Former TNA Star Hernandez Involved In Real Life Brawl Before Indy Show Last Night, Feud Continues Online

  26-06-2016 23:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former TNA and Lucha Underground star Shawn Hernandez was involved in a real life locker room brawl with Brent McKenzie before last night’s Texas All Star Wrestling event in Cypress, TX.
  The feud between Hernandez and McKenzie continued this afternoon on Twitter, and you can check out the exchanges below:When u arrive in LA,& Indy guys try to themselves over while u were flying. Shame-they don’t report them refusing to go outside for a talk.
  — Shawn Hernandez (@SuperMexCTM)
  
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• Konnan Discusses ‘LAX’, Says They Were Inspired By ‘Public Enemy’, & More

  26-06-2016 23:48
  
  Konnan spoke with Public Enemy for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On what music he loved growing up: “I loved Public Enemy because you could tell that they were influenced by the Black Panther movement, by Malcolm X, you know, and they just had those bomb beats by Hank Shocklee and they had a militant message. And then of course Flava Flav was in there as the hype man just clowning it up, and gave a little bit of funniness to the S1Ws who were these marching soldiers. I loved
  
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• Backstage News on WWE NXT and the Upcoming Brand Split, News on Which Female NXT Names Are Being Considered for Main Roster Call Ups

  26-06-2016 23:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, when the WWE brand split takes place in July, it is expected that the Womens division will be on both Raw and Smackdown as opposed to being brand specific.
  According to PWInsider.com, there is talk of Carmella, Nia Jax and Bayley being amongst the women called up to the main roster for the brand split.
  Read Also: New WWE Brand Split PPV Scheduled Reportedly Confirmed
  In regards to WWE NXT and the brand extension, it appears as many as 6 NXT Superstars are being looked at for the
  
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• VIDEOS: Muhammad Ali/Antonio Inoki, ‘The Latest ‘Shooting The Breeze’, Kane

  26-06-2016 21:24
  
  – Here’s the latest episode of “Shooting the Breeze”:– WWE released a WWE Network clip of Kane vs. the Impostor Kane from Vengeance 2006. You can check out the video below.
  – WWE has posted a new video looking at the fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki from 1976.
  Learn the secrets behind MMA's first big fight: Antonio Inoki vs. The #GreatestOfAllTime Muhammad Ali! https://t.co/ETbzd5UnFm
  — WWE (@WWE) June 25, 2016
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• VIDEO: Stephanie McMahon Hints At VR Content In The Future & More

  26-06-2016 20:25
  
  Stephanie McMahon spoke with both AdWeek and The Drum at the Cannes Lions festival. She spoke about misconceptions about WWE and the possibility of virtual reality content in the future.
  On the topic of the WWE brand, she said: “It still may not be someone’s cup of tea—I mean, we’re not going to appeal to everybody. But it’s a heck of a lot of fun. If I can get someone to come to a show, that’s the best way for me to sell them on what we are because they exper
  
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• News on Brock Lesnar’s WWE Draft Status, Ambrose Pulling Double Duty Tonight, Stephanie McMahon Talks Misconceptions of WWE

  26-06-2016 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on Brock Lesnar’s WWE Draft Status
  According to a PWInsider.com reader, WCRN 830 AM in Worcester, MA is advertising Brock Lesnar for the July 19th Smackdown WWE Draft episode which takes place in Worcester.
  Ambrose Pulling Double Duty Tonight
  As noted, Dean Ambrose will be pulling double duty tonight, as he is advertised for both WWE live events taking place in Orlando and in Jacksonville.
  At the live event in Jacksonville, Ambrose will defend the WWE World Title in a Triple Threat M
  
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• Scotty 2 Hotty Praises WWE’s Performance Center, Enzo/Cass & More, Talks Popularity

  26-06-2016 20:10
  
  In an interview with The Wrestling Compadres Slamcast, Scott “Scotty 2 Hotty” Taylor spoke about his recent visit to the WWE Performance Center. Here are highlights:
  On his thoughts on the Performance Center: “The facility there is unreal. It’s amazing. I’m working with those guys as a trainer, a guest trainer. And they’re such awesome guys there. There [are] some monsters there. They’re going to be big stars once it clicks. It’s so much fun for me
  
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• Steve Austin Speaks Out on Roman Reigns’ WWE Suspension, What Does Scott Hall Think About Ospreay vs Vader?, Meet Alberto Del Rio

  26-06-2016 19:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Steve Austin Speaks Out on Roman Reigns’ Suspension
  Steve Austin recently appeared on ESPN’s Russillo & Kanell show, and during the brief interview Austin had the following to say about Roman Reigns’ WWE Wellness Policy violation and subsequent suspension:“He got popped, and that’s just the way it is. He owned it, and he’ll live to come back another day. He owned it, so I think the kid did the right thing. Sometimes these things
  
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• Goldberg Reveals Which WCW Star He Wanted to Put Over During His Streak, Talks Why He Left WWE, How He Used His Power in WCW, More

  26-06-2016 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Below are more highlights from Goldberg’s recent appearance on The Steve Austin Show this week, with a h/t to The Inquisitr for the transcription:
  On rumors that he was difficult to work with in WCW:I had a lot of power, quote-unquote, in WCW at one point … I always felt bad about guys who had been in the business for twenty fu–ing years and they’re jumping off a building for twenty bucks, and here comes Goldberg six months into the business, a
  
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• Batista Comments on Roderick Strong’s ROH Departure, Anniversary of CM Punk’s Pipebomb, Behind-the-Scenes Sasha Banks Shoot

  26-06-2016 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Batista Comments on Roderick Strong’s ROH Departure
  Ring of Honor star Roderick Strong finished up with the company, and Batista commented with the following Tweet:Sometimes you gotta move on to move up! Give em hell kid! #dreamchaser #onelife https://t.co/iJYXukNbEp
  — Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) June 26, 2016
  Anniversary of CM Punk’s Pipebomb
  Tomorrow is the fifth anniversary of CM Punk’s famous pipebomb promo in WWE.Behind-the-Scenes
  
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• *Spoilers* Ring Of Honor TV Taping Report (6/25): Top Star Gets Haircut, Possibly Turning Babyface?, Roderick Strong’s Farewell

  26-06-2016 19:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWTorch
  ROH TV Taping Report
  June 25, 2016
  Concord, N.C.
  The night after Ring of Honor’s “Best in the World” PPV, ROH taped the next the set of TV episodes for their weekly show.
  Included was a big angle centered on ROH World champion Jay Lethal.
  Lethal retained the ROH Title over Kyle O’Reilly to continue his year-long run as ROH champion.
  After the match, Bullet Club members Adam Cole and the Young Bucks attacked Lethal and shave
  
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• Scott Hall On Dusty Rhodes, Why WWE Stopped Sending Him Royalties Checks, And More

  26-06-2016 19:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Scott Hall Interview
  The Whig recently interviewed Scott Hall and went through the ups and downs of his career. Hall mentions Dusty Rhodes and goes in-depth on why he stopped receiving royalties from the WWE after he left. You can read the full article here. Highlights below: On not receiving royalties“I’m so happy to be back on the royalty gravy train,” Hall said. “I was the guy who left and went to work for the competition and
  
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• Road Warrior Animal Discusses Paul Ellering/NXT, The Ascension Shots, & More

  26-06-2016 19:05
  
  The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast recently interviewed former WWE Superstar Road Warrior Animal of the Road Warriors. Below are some highlights.
  Animal on Ellering’s NXT appearance: “I talked to Paul and he doesn’t even know if it was a onetime deal or what it is. He’s only going out there with them for one TV so I don’t know if it’s going to be any permanent deal or what but what a great name right? You can’t think of anything better than Auth
  
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• WWE Fury: 19 European Uppercuts That Will Jack Your Jaw, Dean Ambrose Steals $10,000 From An Unsuspecting Member Of The Public (Videos)

  26-06-2016 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Fury
  WWE has posted the following WWE Fury video featuring 19 European Uppercuts. You can watch the video below: Swerved Clip
  WWE has posted the following clip from Swerved featuring Dean Ambrose stealing $10,000 on a mock game show. You can watch the clip below: The post WWE Fury: 19 European Uppercuts That Will Jack Your Jaw, Dean Ambrose Steals $10,000 From An Unsuspecting Member Of The Public (Videos) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Mick Foley Comments On Shooting In Orlando

  26-06-2016 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mick Foley Comments On Orlando Shooting
  Earlier this month a shooting in Orlando took 49 lives and injured 53 more. On his Facebook account, Mick Foley commented on the terrorist attack. You can read the post below: WE ARE ORLANDO
  Before heading out to Orlando for business, I wondered if I would ever be able to look at the city in the same way again. Following the worst mass shooting in the history of our country, I wondered if I could ever find joy in the th
  
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• Triple H Personally Contacted Cruiserweight Classic Participant, WWE Canvas 2 Canvas: Sami Zayn Arrives (Video)

  26-06-2016 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H Personally Contacted Kota Ibushi
  As noted last week, Finn Balor contacted Kota Ibushi about taking part in the Cruiserweight Classic. Japanese wrestling reporter, Enuhito, is also reporting that Ibushi spoke to Triple H about the CWC.
  Ibushi originally declined an offer to WWE to work on his own projects. Then he got a personal call from Triple H and after the conversation accepted the offer. Enuhito noted that it is still unknown whether Ibushi wi
  
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• Triple H Personally Contacted Cruiserweight Classic Participant, WWE Canvas 2 Canvas: Sami Zayn Arrives

  26-06-2016 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H Personally Contacted Kota Ibushi
  As noted last week, Finn Balor contacted Kota Ibushi about taking part in the Cruiserweight Classic. Japanese wrestling reporter, Enuhito, is also reporting that Ibushi spoke to Triple H about the CWC.
  Ibushi originally declined an offer to WWE to work on his own projects. Then he got a personal call from Triple H and after the conversation accepted the offer. Enuhito noted that it is still unknown whether Ibushi wi
  
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• It’s Official: Will Ospreay Takes on Big Van Vader For Revolution Pro on August 12th!

  26-06-2016 14:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Revolution Pro Wrestling UK has announced a potentially huge match for their August 12th “Uprising” event at the historic York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. In what will certainly not be the first or last time two wrestlers attempt to turn a real life incident into a worked match for maximum gain, Will Ospreay will take his Twitter war with pro wrestling legend Big Van Vader into the squared circle for the very first time. 
  If you’re just t
  
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• Roman Reigns & Bray Wyatt Pulled From WWE’s Japan Tour, Roode/NXT, Layla

  26-06-2016 07:18
  
  – Bobby Roode had his first WWE NXT match in the United States on Saturday night at an event in Cocoa, Florida. He previously debuted for the brand in the UK.
  – Former WWE Diva Layla turned 39 on Saturday.
  – As we previously reported, Roman Reigns was pulled from the WWE’s tour of Japan in July, replaced by Dean Ambrose in matches against Seth Rollins. Bray Wyatt was also pulled from the tour. He was originally set to fight Shinsuke Nakamura on July 1st, and then Chris Je
  
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• Backstage Update – Is WWE Still Interested In ‘Moose’?, Roderick Strong’s ROH Departure

  26-06-2016 05:34
  
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
  – As previously reported, WWE has not yet offered former Ring of Honor star Moose a contract with the company. Previously, Moose was strongly rumored to receive a WWE deal. However, according to sources, something has changed with Moose’s possible WWE status and it happened within the past few weeks.
  The source noted that “things have changed with [ROH star] Moose,” and added that, “Nobody know’s what’s happening wi
  
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• Nancy Benoit’s Sister Discusses What She Thinks Drove Chris Benoit To Murder

  26-06-2016 05:22
  
  UPDATE: Here are some highlights from the interview. The transcription credit goes to Inquisitr.com…
  On how Benoit’s personality changed over the years: “What really became noticeable was a little bit more of — like a sense of — un-safeness and paranoia for the family. He’d just would like, be constantly checking the alarm at night, constantly be checking things, and for himself. Like when we would go to the gym and do things like that, he would take differen
  
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• Xavier Woods & Kenny Omega Continue Their Feud At The CEO 2016 FGC

  26-06-2016 05:16
  
  Xavier Woods & Kenny Omega were in attendance at the CEO 2016 Fighting Game Championships. While there, the two took part in a special exhibition match of Street Fighter V. Omega, who arrived with his own personalized game pad, walked away the winner. Here are some photos from the event, courtesy of Twitter user lil boat fan account…
  IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING pic.twitter.com/oolFECLETV
  — lil boat fan account (@a7xweeman) June 25, 2016
  WHEN YOU ABOUT TO SHOOT pic.twitter.com/0s4CLUF
  
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• NXT Cocoa Live Event Results (6/25): Bobby Roode Makes U.S. Debut, TM61 in Action, Wesley Blake, Angelo Dawkins & More

  26-06-2016 05:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The following house show results were sent to Wrestlezone from a correspondent in attendance at tonight’s NXT Cocoa event in Cocoa Beach, FL. 
  (1) Liv Morgan def. Nikki Glencross
  (2) Alexander Wolfe def. Kishan Raftaar
  (3) Noah def. Steve Cutler
  (4) Blake def. Bronson Matthews 
  (5) Andrade Cien Almas def. Angelo Dawkins
  (6) Oney Lorcan def. Tino Sabbatelli
  (7) Daria def. Billie Kay
  (8) TM61 & Mojo Rawley def. The Authors of Pain & Bobby Roo
  
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• PHOTOS – Finn Balor Given A WWE NXT Sendoff At Friday Night’s Live Event?

  26-06-2016 05:10
  
  Finn Balor may have reportedly made his last NXT appearance at Full Sail University. Live reports indicate that Balor was given a sendoff after last night’s tapings and his match against Shinsuke Nakamura. Balor thanked fans for their support and took photos. He also toasted Nakamura in the ring and they even reportedly had a pose-off in front of the entrance ramp. You can check out some photos of Balor’s celebration at the tapings posted on Twitter below.
  Best $10 you can ever spend
  
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• WWE Boston Live Event Results (6/25): Ambrose Defends Against Rollins, Rusev vs Kalisto, Sasha Banks in Action

  26-06-2016 05:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Thanks to Wrestlezone reader Aidan K. for sending in the following house show results from tonight’s WWE Boston live event. 
  (1) The Usos def. The Club
  (2) Baron Corbin def. Zack Ryder
  (3) The Golden Truth (R-Truth & Goldust) def. Breezango (Tyler Breeze & Fandango)
  (4) Cesaro def. Alberto Del Rio
  *Our correspondent notes that Del Rio was sporting a new entrance theme. 
  (5) Sasha Banks, Summer Rae & Becky Lynch def. Eva Marie, Natalya & WWE Women’s Champion
  
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• Matt Striker Discusses The Differences Between WWE & Lucha Underground, & More

  26-06-2016 05:03
  
  Ring Rust Radio recently interviewed Lucha Underground commentator Matt Striker. Below are some highlights.
  Striker on the growth of Lucha Underground: “For me, the separation of what it was and what it is comes down to it’s a television show about a wrestling program. I had an opportunity to reprise a character that was known for being in a different type of genre. Seeing what it was, I had no idea what it was going to become.”
  Striker on what’s shocked him and been memo
  
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• Backstage Report – AJ Styles & Austin Aries Changed WWE’s Attitude

  26-06-2016 03:18
  
  UPDATE: WWE’s signing of AJ Styles and Austin Aries is changing perceptions in the company for talent acquisitions. In the past, WWE apparently had no interest in Styles or Aries due to their looks, but the success of Aries in NXT and the way Styles has gotten over on the main roster has caused WWE to change its mentality on signing “great workers who looked like normal guys.” By “normal guys,” it’s likely because Aries and Styles don’t fit a typical WWE
  
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• VIDEOS: Lots Of WWE Cruiserweight Classic Videos – Weigh-Ins, & More

  26-06-2016 03:13
  
  – WWE has released several behind-the-scenes videos for the Cruiserweight Classic. You can check out some videos showing their training session and also a clip of the official weigh-ins in the players below.
  – Also, here are some other videos WWE recently released for the Cruiserweight Classic: 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): *AJ Lee’s HIGH-SCHOOL YEARBOOK* Pic – HAHAHAHAHA!!!! (>>)!!!
  The post VIDEOS: Lots Of WWE Cruiserweight Classic Videos – Weigh-Ins, & Mor
  
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• Will Ospreay Reacts To The Criticisms Of His Controversial Match With Ricochet

  26-06-2016 03:09
  
  The Wrestling Compadres podcast recently interviewed Will Ospreay, who addressed recent criticism of his matches and in-ring style. Below are some highlights from the interview:
  Ospreay on the controversy of his match with Ricochet: “I generally had no idea it was going to happen because we’d done, I’m not going to say a similar style match, but we’d done some of the stuff we did over in Evolve. And it was just one of those matches where, like, once again, me and Ricochet
  
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• Backstage Note On Why WWE Won’t Push Dolph Ziggler, ‘Swerved’ Extra (Video), More

  26-06-2016 03:00
  
  – Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer commented on Dolph Ziggler in the WWE in response to a fan question. You can check out his tweet on why Ziggler has never gotten a bigger push in WWE. As we’ve reported in the past, WWE brass never believed in Ziggler, even though the fans did.
  They never believed in him, even when fans did. It was unfortunate. https://t.co/l3tv8gmDo0
  — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) June 24, 2016
  – WWE released a video extra for Swerved, which fea
  
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• New Day vs Bullet Club Feud Intensifies as Xavier Woods & Kenny Omega Battle at Fighting Game Championships (Pictures)

  26-06-2016 01:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Today, another step was taken towards the much-hyped WWE vs. New Japan feud that will probably never happen: The New Day vs. The Bullet Club! 
  Current Bullet Club leader and current NEVER Openweight trios champion Kenny Omega was in attendance at this weekend’s CEO 2016 Fighting Game Championships, and as luck would have it, so was one third of the WWE tag team champions and fellow gaming enthusiast, Xavier Woods. The two ended up competing in
  
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• This Week’s WWE SmackDown vs. The NBA Draft Ratings Are In – Details

  26-06-2016 00:32
  
  WWE SmackDown rose in the ratings this week, despite airing opposite the NBA Draft. Last night’s episode brought in 2.145 million viewers and a 0.67 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, up 3% and 12% from last week’s 2.073 million and 0.6. The numbers were the best for the show since the June 2nd episode had 2.169 million viewers and a 0.67 demo rating.
  SmackDown finished #2 among cable originals for the night behind the draft (1.24 demo rating, 2.994 million viewers) and the pre
  
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• Scott Hall: ‘I Still Hope To Land A Job With WWE NXT’, Discusses What’s Next, More

  26-06-2016 00:05
  
  Scott Hallspoke with The Whig for a new interview. Some highlights are below:
  On what’s next for him: “I’ve always enjoyed working with the young guys and I think that’s where I’ll be most gifted and be of the most value.”
  On needing to repair his relationship with WWE before he asks for a job in NXT: “I figure the best thing for me to do is just to continue to keep my shit together and go places and let people see me with my shit together. When my head
  
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