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• Backstage News on Original Plans to Pair Alberto Del Rio Up with Paul Heyman, Del Rio’s Relationship with Vince McMahon & HHH, More

  01-09-2016 23:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, currently suspended WWE star Alberto Del Rio is finished with the company, and will not be returning when his suspension is over. Del Rio had been unhappy creatively in WWE since his return last year, and due to an out clause in his contract, which expires in October, he is able to leave WWE and work freely anywhere he pleases.
  According to The Wrestling Observer, Alberto Del Rio became unhappy in WWE as he felt numerous promises made to him were
  
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• WWE Announces Campaign Benefiting Pediatric Cancer Research, Stephanie McMahon Comments

  01-09-2016 23:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following press release:WWE® Continues Support for Pediatric Cancer Research
  STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In an effort to help find a cure for pediatric cancer, WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the first-ever “Get the Gear, Give the Gear” campaign, where fans, beginning Monday, September 5 through the end of the month, can purchase bracelets and bandanas with 100 percent of net proceeds benefiting Connor&rsquo
  
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• CM Punk Says He’s Gonna Win at UFC 203, NXT Recruit’s Impressive Bench Press (Video), WWE Network Adding Eddie Guerrero Collection

  01-09-2016 23:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Network Adding Eddie Guerrero Collection
  WWE Network News is reporting an Eddie Guerrero collection will be coming soon to the WWE Network. The collection will be entitled “Eddie Guerrero: Viva La Raza!” and below is the synopsis:From his trademark grin to the endearing motto “Lie, Cheat, and Steal”, Eddie Guerrero’s versatility left an indelible mark on the WWE Universe. Celebrate a life that was taken from us all too early, as we jou
  
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• Cody Rhodes Says WWE Needs to “Have Balls” and Cut Ties with ESPN and TMZ

  01-09-2016 22:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes took to Twitter today and urged WWE to cut ties with mainstream outlets ESPN and TMZ, citing things the two media companies have done in the past which he was against.
  With regards to the 911 call, Rhodes is citing the call which was made when his father Dusty became ill and was hospitalized. Dusty died later that year.
  The ESPN part of the Tweet is in reference to what we reported on yesterday, as ESPN’s Amin Elhassin posted a Tweet criticizing the v
  
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• Why the Miz/Bryan Angle Ended, How Old Was Corey Graves When He Got His First Tattoo?, NXT Recruits Compete at WWE PC Combine (Videos)

  01-09-2016 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Why the Miz/Bryan Angle Ended
  Following this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live and Talking Smack, it appears as if the Daniel Bryan – Miz Talking Smack angle is finished.
  According to PWInsider.com, one of the reasons why the angle is not continuing is because of the unscripted nature of portions of the Talking Smack segment. While the banter between Miz and Daniel Bryan was planned ahead of time, Miz did improvise a lot during the segment and it escalat
  
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• The Miz – Bryan Angle Went Farther Than WWE Expected, Corey Graves Talks First Tattoo, NXT Recruits Compete at WWE PC Combine (Videos)

  01-09-2016 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Why the Miz/Bryan Angle Ended
  Following this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live and Talking Smack, it appears as if the Daniel Bryan – Miz Talking Smack angle is finished.
  According to PWInsider.com, one of the reasons why the angle is not continuing is because of the unscripted nature of portions of the Talking Smack segment. While the banter between Miz and Daniel Bryan was planned ahead of time, Miz did improvise a lot during the segment and it escalat
  
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• Backstage News On Daniel Bryan’s WWE Contract Status

  01-09-2016 22:07
  
  - According to Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, nothing has changed regarding Bryan’s status with WWE, and that the article last week from Forbes claiming that a source with inside knowledge told them that “WWE has not completely shut the door on a Daniel Bryan return to the ring” is incorrect.
  Meltzer added that Bryan’s WWE contract expires in 2018.As noted, Bryan’s contract was frozen before returning to television due to his injury. With Bryan n
  
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• Jake Roberts On Wrestlers Not Developing Their Characters, Working WWE Backstage, More

  01-09-2016 22:02
  
  - WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts, recently participated in a interview with The Canton Rep to help promote his upcoming “Unspoken Word Tour” at the Cleveland Improv on Sept. 27. Here are the following highlights:
  On Characters today vs. the 80s:
  “The difference is simple. These guys don’t have the time to learn their craft or to develop their character. You don’t make a character in 15 minutes or six months or a year. Let’s face facts.
  
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• Kurt Angle Reacts To Conor McGregor’s WWE Comments, Today’s Birthdays

  01-09-2016 21:54
  
  – Here are today’s wrestling birthdays…
  * Sami Callihan turns 29 years old today.* Douglas Williams turns 44 years old today.* Jimmy Snuka Jr. turns 45 years old today.
  – Here is a new video from Title Match Wrestling, featuring Kurt Angle discussing Conor McGregor’s recent anti-WWE comments. Angle thinks McGregor is a great fighter and is likely interested in a WWE career. He also says that McGregor is trying to make money being the heel, and is not some “ev
  
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• Billy Corgan In Complete Control Of TNA As Dixie Carter Quietly Departs

  01-09-2016 21:43
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  As previously reported, Billy Corgan is the man in charge of TNA now, and Dixie Carter is on her way out. The way that Corgan took charge, with Carter being named “Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer,” is being done so that she can save face on her way out. She did not stay for the entire tapings, and the word is that she only cares about exiting without getting egg on her face.
  Corgan still faces the same issues going forward, he is running a company t
  
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• Miracle, Porter earn bronze at Junior Worlds in women's freestyle

  01-09-2016 20:55
  
  Kayla Miracle and Alexis Porter win Junior World bronze medals in France
  
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• Backstage News on When Daniel Bryan’s WWE Contract Expires, The Latest on a Possible Bryan In-Ring Return, Brie Bella and More

  01-09-2016 20:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted last week, Forbes released a report claiming sources inside WWE informed them the company has “not completely shut the door” on a Daniel Bryan in-ring return.
  According to The Wrestling Observer, the Forbes article is incorrect, and as we noted yesterday Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard is corroborating that WWE has no plans at this time to bring Daniel Bryan back to the ring, partially due to the multi-million dollar c
  
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• Backstage Update On Randy Orton vs. Brock Lesnar At WWE Live Event

  01-09-2016 20:52
  
  There have been a lot of questions regarding Brock Lesnar working a September 24th WWE live event instead of the September 25th Clash of the Champions PPV.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Lesnar’s contract calls for different pay for live events vs. PPV events, due to PPV matches being longer main event style matches, and his live event appearances being quick matches or squashes.
  WWE asked Lesnar to work the Chicago event and he agreed. Lesnar chose his opponent based on w
  
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• Scott Hall Says HBK Has a Kliq Idea For WrestleMania Week, Teases Hogan Involvement, Rhyno vs Dreamer & More Set for House of Hardcore

  01-09-2016 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rhyno vs Dreamer & More Set for House of Hardcore
  Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion will be returning to New York and Philadelphia, and below are the currently advertised event cards. You can get more information, including tickets details, at this link.Friday 9/16  at The Sports Arena in St. James, Long Island, NY:
  *Extreme New York Street Fight: Rhyno vs. Tommy Dreamer
  *Matt Hardy with Señor Benjamin & Reby vs. Aaron St
  
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• 9/1 Edition of WZ Daily: Backstage News On Lesnar v Orton II, Bryan’s In-Ring Future, Balor’s Return, Kalisto’s Injury, Corgan-TNA, More

  01-09-2016 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman and SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as the co-host.
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  Some of the topics discussed on today’s show include:
  Backstage details about the upcoming Brock Lesnar v Randy Orton rematch
  The latest report about a potential Daniel Bryan in-ring return
  Finn Balor telling Jim Ross his recovery will take around six months
  Kalisto being injured the reason that his and Corbin’s&
  
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• The Potential Of One More Daniel Bryan Match, Challenges For Bray Wyatt, Theories Of Owens’ Not Knowing The Match Finish

  01-09-2016 19:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wednesday’s episode of “Wrestling Reality with Justin LaBar” on TribLIVE Radio covered a variety of topics. Open the show talking about possibility of Daniel Bryan having another match:WWE and Daniel Bryan have cast a line into the water. Nothing might come of it, but everything might come of it.
  Bryan’s interaction with The Miz was a work. It was there to energize, push and get The Miz over more as a heel at the expense of babyface
  
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• Campbell, Heaton, Nelson, Watters receive women's freestyle draws at Junior Worlds

  01-09-2016 19:29
  
  The final four U.S. women have weighed in and received draws for Junior Worlds in France
  
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• Preview Rey Mysterio vs Pentagon Dark on Season Three of Lucha Underground, More Details on the Upcoming LU Season (Photo & Video)

  01-09-2016 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following press release has been issued hyping the upcoming third season of Lucha Underground.
  WZ Radio will be releasing an exclusive interview with Son of Havoc this Monday night ahead of the big season premiere!“Lucha Underground” is back for an electrifying new season and the matches and action are nothing but fierce and blood-pumping.  After Dario Cueto’s arrest, the Luchadores return to the Temple where their destiny will be determined by the spin of a wheel.&nb
  
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• PHOTOS: More New Look Photos Of Eva Marie With Black Hair

  01-09-2016 18:56
  
  Eva Marie has posted another picture of her new black hair color:Change is good, because when you change you grow. Just figured I'd go black, should I keep it?! I love my @glit_glam – Follow me on SnapChat: AllRedEva
  A photo posted by Natalie Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) on Aug 31, 2016 at 2:13pm PDTI Had a blast today on @toofabnews with the crew @CandiceBrock, @KateDevine28, and @stylistsalvador! Make sure to check out the show! – Follow me on SnapChat: AllRedEva
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• Chavo Guerrero Reportedly Lands Training Job on the Upcoming Netflix Series “GLOW”

  01-09-2016 18:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, stars of the upcoming Netflix comedy series “GLOW” will be trained by former WWE and WCW star Chavo Guerrero Jr.
  Multiple sources confirm that Chavo was recently hired as the show’s wrestling coordinator and he’ll be helping the actors acquire basic ring knowledge before the first taping this month.
  In case you missed it, the show will star Marc Maron and Alison Brie
  
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• PHOTOS & VIDEOS: A New Photoshoot Of Ex-WWE Diva Kelly Kelly

  01-09-2016 18:50
  
  The former Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank) and Most Magazine posted video and pics from her photo shoot for the publication:Tune into a all new episode of #WAGS tonight at 10/9c on E!! .. I will be live tweeting so tweet me your questions and also you get to see my @mostmagazine shoot on tonight's episode!!!
  A photo posted by Barbie Blank Souray (@thebarbieblank) on Aug 28, 2016 at 6:24pm PDTFresh cut and highlights by my girl @handerson_11 if your ever in Coeur d Alene,ID hit her up for any of your
  
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• Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows Talk Arriving in WWE, Their Current Comedy Gimmick, Festus, Acceptance in the WWE Locker Room, More

  01-09-2016 18:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE stars Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows were guests on the recent edition of The Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast, which you can listen to in full at this link or in the player below. The following are some highlights.
  On Their WWE Experience:Karl Anderson: I don’t think we realized that any of this was going to happen, nor did we care. We are happy that we are here. We’re happy we are going to be on the SummerSlam card. It all just came out of nowhere.
  
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• VIDEO: WWE Posts An Injury Storyline Update On Samoa Joe

  01-09-2016 18:42
  
  WWE posted the following to Twitter, updating Samoa Joe’s storyline injury. The video notes that Joe has yet to be medically cleared after suffering a “broken jaw” at NXT Takeover: Back 2 Brooklyn:
  EXCLUSIVE: After suffering an injury at #NXTTakeOver, @SamoaJoe is not yet cleared to return to the ring. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/xROKca3k1e
  — WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2016
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): A **BRAND NEW** Candice Michelle BIKINI Shot! HOW DOES SHE LOOK NOW?!?!
  The post
  
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• Scott Hall & X-Pac Reveal Vince McMahon Knew Beforehand About the Infamous “Curtain Call” Hug, Talk Goldberg/WWE, Bryan Calling Miz Soft

  01-09-2016 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Sean Waltman, aka X-Pac, has released the first episode of his new show, X-Pac 1,2,360. The episode features a revealing interview with good friend and fellow NWO member Scott Hall, plus pro wrestling news and more, and you can watch the full episode below. The following are some highlights:X-Pac responds to Daniel Bryan’s “soft style” comments:Bryan mentioned something about the soft WWE style, before it changed. I never wor
  
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• Scott Hall & Sean Waltman Reveal Vince McMahon Knew About the Infamous “Curtain Call”, Talk Goldberg – WWE, Bryan Calling Miz “Soft”

  01-09-2016 18:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Sean Waltman, aka X-Pac, has released the first episode of his new show, X-Pac 1,2,360. The episode features a revealing interview with good friend and fellow NWO member Scott Hall, plus pro wrestling news and more, and you can watch the full episode below. The following are some highlights:
  X-Pac responds to Daniel Bryan’s “soft style” comments:Bryan mentioned something about the soft WWE style, before it changed. I never wo
  
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• VIDEO: CM Punk Discusses His UFC Debut & Winning The Fight, AJ Lee, & More

  01-09-2016 18:26
  
  The UFC has released the following highlight video from CM Punk’s UFC 203 Media Day in Milwaukee. The video shows Pun working out, and speaking about his debut fight. He has nervous energy, and wants to get the first fight over with because there is so much pressure to deal with on the road to the first fight. He plans to show up in the best shape of his life and wants to share his story when he gets in the cage at UFC 203…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): A **BRAND NEW** Candice Michelle
  
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• Jake Roberts Talks Speaking Shows, Favorite Wrestlers to Work With, the Problem With Wrestling Characters Today, Are His Ring Days Over?

  01-09-2016 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts recently did a Q&A with CantonRep.com ahead of his one man show at the Cleveland Improv on September 27th as part of Roberts’ “Unspoken Word Tour”. Below are some Q&A highlights:
  Q. What was it like doing your speaking show for the first time? Were you nervous at all?A. “Naw man, it was pretty easy. Basically, I just went out there telling road stories and sharing some laughs taking a walk down m
  
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• Nakamura In-Action & More on NXT Next Week, Longtime WWE Exec Leaving the Company, Line-Up for Johnny Gargano EVOLVE Farewell Tour

  01-09-2016 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Longtime WWE Exec Leaving the Company
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE Vice President, Business Planning and Financial Analysis Joel Satin, who has been with the company since the days of the XFL, is leaving WWE this week to take an executive position with Kodak.
  Line-Up for Johnny Gargano EVOLVE Farewell Tour
  EVOLVE has announced the following lineup for the 9/11 event in Queens at La Boom, which will feature Johnny Gargano’s last appearance for the company before heading full-time to WWE
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Talking Lesnar v Orton Rematch Details, Bryan In-Ring Return Update, Balor’s Recovery, Kalisto Injury, Corgan-TNA, More

  01-09-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily goes live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features SHINE ring announcer Kid Cadet as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes to get ALL our audio shows FOR FREE
  Listen to WZ Daily LIVE at Noon EST at Mixlr.com/WZRadio or in the embedded live audio player below. Tweet questions and comments for the show using the hashtag #WZDaily. 
  WZRadio is on Mixlr
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• Controversial WWE Star Tops Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Top 500 List

  01-09-2016 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Pro Wrestling Illustrated has released its annual “PWI 500” list, and WWE star Roman Reigns has taken the top spot based on his three World Title wins. The following is an excerpt from the PWI article, which features comments from Reigns:Roman Reigns has been selected as number one in the 26th annual “PWI 500.” And while Reigns has elicited mixed reactions from fans over the past two years, he proved to be an easy choice for the editorial st
  
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• Ultimate X, Bennett vs Lashley & More on Impact Wrestling Tonight, WWE Champ Praises Brian Kendrick, Son of Legend Getting WWE Tryout

  01-09-2016 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Son of Legend Getting WWE Tryout
  Cedric Rougeau, the son of former WWE star Jacques Rougeau, aka The Mountie, will be participating in a tryout at the upcoming WWE Performance Center camp.
  Read Also: Jacques Rougeau Talks Kevin Owens WWE Universal Title Win
  Ultimate X, Bennett vs Lashley & More on Impact Wrestling Tonight
  The following matches will air on tonight’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling:
  -Eli Drake vs. Ethan Carter III
  -Matt Hardy vs. Crazzy Steve
  -Ultimate X Gauntlet M
  
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• Akira Tozawa Says He’s Now Focused in Competing in a WWE Ring, What Are Kurt Angle’s Thoughts on Conor McGregor Dissing WWE? (Videos)

  01-09-2016 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Akira Tozawa Says He’s Now Focused in Competing in a WWE Ring
  Following his hard-fought loss in the Quarterfinal Round, Akira Tozawa sets his sights on competing in WWE:What Are Kurt Angle’s Thoughts on Conor McGregor Dissing WWE?
  In the video below, Kurt Angle talks to Title Match Wrestling about UFC fighter Conor McGregor and his recent anti-WWE comments. Angle says he thinks McGregor is a great fighter but thinks his pro wrestling comments have to
  
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• Stephanie’s Latest Midnight Workout (Video), Hall Of Famer Getting WWE Network Collection, Did You Enjoy Last Night’s CWC Episode?

  01-09-2016 16:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie’s Latest Midnight Workout
  Stephanie McMahon has posted her latest #MidnightWorkout video to her official Instagram page:
   
  #MidnightWorkout w/ @defrancosgym DB (how do you spell dumbbell? Internal argument over here) step up press combo @tripleh @tapout
  A video posted by Stephanie McMahon (@stephaniemcmahon) on Aug 31, 2016 at 9:03pm PDTHall Of Famer Getting WWE Network Collection
  WWENetworkNews.com is reporting that a new WWE collection
  
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• Billy Corgan Changes TNA TV Taping Schedule, Brian Kendrick Comments On CWC Loss, Mick Foley Binge Watches First 5 Holy Foley Episodes

  01-09-2016 16:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Billy Corgan Changes TNA TV Taping Schedule
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Billy Corgan made the call for TNA to end their upcoming TV tapings on October 8th instead on October 10th. Originally TNA was going to film through the end of the year from October 3rd-10th at Universal Studios in Orlando. Corgan apparently made the call to end the tapings earlier on the 8th instead meaning that TNA talent and crew will have to return to Orlando
  
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• More Details On Lesnar v Orton WWE Live Match, Which SummerSlam Match Was Cancelled Due To Injury?

  01-09-2016 15:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More Details On Lesnar v Orton WWE Live Match
  Earlier this week it was announced that Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam rematch will be happening September 24th at a WWE Live event in Chicago, Il.
  Related: More Details on the Brock Lesnar vs Randy Orton Rematch
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the WWE decided to put Lesnar on the live event instead of the September 25th Clash of Champions PPV because his contract stat
  
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• Miracle, Porter to wrestle for Junior World bronze in women's freestyle

  01-09-2016 14:18
  
  Kayla Miracle and Alexis Porter will wrestle for bronze at the Junior Worlds at Noon (ET)
  
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• WATCH: What Was Wrong With the Kevin Owens Universal Title Win?

  01-09-2016 07:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Royal Ramble is back to break down the less than great elements in the amazing RAW main event which saw Kevin Owens crowned Champion of the Universe, or something like that:The post WATCH: What Was Wrong With the Kevin Owens Universal Title Win? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Jim Ross Talks the Lesnar vs Orton SSlam Finish, If Lesnar Has Caused a WWE Locker Room Divide, Lesnar – Y2J Incident, Conor McGregor, More

  01-09-2016 07:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was a guest this week on “The LAW: Live Audio Wrestling” and the following are some interview highlights, with a h/t to Sam Pierce for the transcription:
  BROCK LESNAR VS. RANDY ORTON FINISH AT SUMMERSLAM:“Well, I haven’t talked to anybody in WWE to find out exactly what the original gameplan was. You can start putting two and two together and it certainly seemed like that they were shooting for the stoppage to som
  
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• ROH All Star Extravaganza 8 Main Event + Ricochet vs. Tessa Blanchard Set

  01-09-2016 06:29
  
  – Ring of Honor has announced the main event of All Star Extravaganza 8. The event will see Adam Cole defend the ROH World Championship against Michael Elgin, the man who ended Cole’s first reign as World Champion.
  All Star Extravaganza 8 event takes place on September 30th in Lowell, Massachusetts and will air on PPV. Also set for the show is the beginning of a tournament to crown the inaugural ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champions.
  – On Beyond Wrestling’s October 2nd eve
  
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• Sasha Banks Discusses Being Patient, Her Wrestling Hero, & More

  01-09-2016 06:21
  
  Sasha Banks recently spoke with Sports Illustrated about her run as WWE Women’s Champion, her injury, and more. Highlights are below.
  On being patient and waiting for her moment: “Patience is key. You can’t get selfish, and that’s the number one thing I’ve learned at WWE. The world continues to go round, and I just knew–given the right opportunity and the right moment–that the world would know I was good, but now the world knows that I’m great.&rdq
  
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• The WWE Crew Off Until RAW, Roman Reigns’ Fan Petition Started, & More

  01-09-2016 06:10
  
  – Following Tuesday night’s SmackDown tapings, the WWE crew is now off until Monday’s RAW. They have an overseas tour next week with events in London, Manila and Shanghai.
  – A fan named Mike Huck has started a petition (originally on Reddit) through change.org, designed to make Roman Reigns remove his illegal vest during the course of WWE competition. He plans to deliver the petition to the following people in hope of action: Vince McMahon, Jack Tunney (that one may be di
  
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• Backstage News – Is Daniel Bryan Open To Returning To The Ring?

  01-09-2016 06:02
  
  Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated reports that WWE has no current plans for Daniel Bryan to return to the ring. The report adds that with WWE currently dealing with a multi-million dollar concussion lawsuit, the chances that they will take any risks with Bryan are low.
  This follows a report last week from Forbes claiming that WWE still hadn’t shut the door on a possible Bryan return to wrestling. While this is sort of true, it won’t be for WWE as their doctors simply won’t
  
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• Kota Ibushi goes through tests after hard-hitting Quarterfinal clash: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016

  01-09-2016 05:39
  
  Kota Ibushi goes through tests after hard-hitting Quarterfinal clash: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016The post Kota Ibushi goes through tests after hard-hitting Quarterfinal clash: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kendrick & Bryan get emotional while reflecting on their friendship: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016

  01-09-2016 05:38
  
  Kendrick & Bryan get emotional while reflecting on their friendship: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016The post Kendrick & Bryan get emotional while reflecting on their friendship: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Gran Metalik vs. Akira Tozawa – Quarterfinal Match: Cruiserweight Classic, Aug. 31, 2016

  01-09-2016 05:38
  
  Gran Metalik vs. Akira Tozawa – Quarterfinal Match: Cruiserweight Classic, Aug. 31, 2016The post Gran Metalik vs. Akira Tozawa – Quarterfinal Match: Cruiserweight Classic, Aug. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Kota Ibushi vs. Brian Kendrick – Quarterfinal Match: Cruiserweight Classic, Aug. 31, 2016

  01-09-2016 05:37
  
  Kota Ibushi vs. Brian Kendrick – Quarterfinal Match: Cruiserweight Classic, Aug. 31, 2016The post Kota Ibushi vs. Brian Kendrick – Quarterfinal Match: Cruiserweight Classic, Aug. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Gran Metalik reacts to his hard-hitting Quarterfinal match: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016

  01-09-2016 05:37
  
  Gran Metalik reacts to his hard-hitting Quarterfinal match: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016The post Gran Metalik reacts to his hard-hitting Quarterfinal match: CWC Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Liv Morgan is tip-toeing her way to success in NXT’s women’s division: NXT Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016

  01-09-2016 05:36
  
  Liv Morgan is tip-toeing her way to success in NXT’s women’s division: NXT Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016The post Liv Morgan is tip-toeing her way to success in NXT’s women’s division: NXT Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Regal is informed of Samoa Joe’s previously undisclosed injuries: NXT Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016

  01-09-2016 05:35
  
  Regal is informed of Samoa Joe’s previously undisclosed injuries: NXT Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016The post Regal is informed of Samoa Joe’s previously undisclosed injuries: NXT Exclusive, Aug. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Liv Morgan vs. Aliyah: WWE NXT, Aug. 31, 2016

  01-09-2016 05:35
  
  Liv Morgan vs. Aliyah: WWE NXT, Aug. 31, 2016The post Liv Morgan vs. Aliyah: WWE NXT, Aug. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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