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• Watch John Cena Battle Through Broken Ropes at WWE Manila, Inside the WWE PC Combine (Videos), Nakamura Headlining NXT Tonight

  09-09-2016 23:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Nakamura Headlining NXT Event Tonight
  WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and TM-61 vs. The Authors of Pain and Blake has been announced as the main event for tonight’s NXT live event in Gainesville, Florida.
  Inside the WWE PC Combine
  WWE posted this video with Strength & Conditioning Coach Sean Hayes taking us inside the WWE Performance Center Combine:Watch John Cena Battle Through Broken Ropes at WWE Manila
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• Alberto Del Rio Reveals Why He Left WWE, Did He Address His Suspension?, Talks His Future, Wrestling For Paige’s Family’s Promotion and More

  09-09-2016 23:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Alberto Del Rio held a press conference today in Mexico to address his current status, and the following are some highlights courtesy of Lucha Blog.
  Del Rio was going by his former ring name Alberto El Patron, and although he announced yesterday he would be addressing his WWE Wellness Policy violation and subsequent 30 day suspension, he never spoke about the situation.
  Instead, Del Rio stated publicly that he finished up with WWE because he was not happy wit
  
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• 9/8 Impact Wrestling Viewership: How Did ‘Delete or Decay’ Hold Up Against NFL Season Opener?

  09-09-2016 23:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Sept. 8th edition of Impact Wrestling, featuring the highly anticipated “Delete or Decay” segment, averaged 337,000 on Pop TV. This is down nearly 4% from last week’s show, and down 17.8% from the record-setting “Final Deletion” segment in July. 
  There are a couple of factors to consider here. Impact was up against the NFL season opener, featuring a Super Bowl 50 rematch between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers that did 25.2 million viewers on NBC.
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s TNA Impact Wrestling Featuring Delete or Decay?

  09-09-2016 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, featuring the much hyped Delete or Decay match, averaged 337,000 viewers, which is down 4% from last week’s 351,000 viewers. This week’s show was against the NFL season opener featuring the Denver Broncos vs. the Carolina Panthers.
  This week’s Impact Wrestling ranked #119 on the Cable Top 150, up from last week’s #124.
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• Paige at Press Conference with Alberto Del Rio, Cesaro Talks Beating Sheamus in London, Sheamus Furious Backstage After Loss (Videos)

  09-09-2016 23:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige at Press Conference with Alberto Del Rio
  As noted, Alberto Del Rio held a press conference in Mexico today to address leaving WWE, and suspended WWE star Paige was with him at the press conference. WZ will be providing highlights from the conference shortly.
  WWE Overseas Videos
  WWE has released the following new videos from the current overseas tour:
  In the wake of his defeat to The Swiss Superman in the fourth match of their Best of Seven S
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Elaborates On His WWE Departure, Talks About Future Plans, More

  09-09-2016 21:17
  
  - As noted, Alberto Del Rio was scheduled to a hold press conference at a Hooters establishment in Mexico today to elaborate on his departure from WWE, which was officially confirmed by both parties earlier today .
  * Del Rio mentioned an increasing loss of passion and feeling he has nothing left to prove as the reasons why he wanted to part ways with WWE.* He will continue to wrestle, although he intends to retire in two years and run a MMA promotion.
  * He does not have a 90-day no compete claus
  
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• Eric Bischoff Talks CM Punk’s Decision Not To Cut Pro Wrestling Styled Promos Ahead Of His UFC 203 Fight

  09-09-2016 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This week’s episode of Bischoff on Wrestling features part two of Eric Bischoff’s three part interview series with former WWE & WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan. 
  Some of Eric’s comments from his “The Business Of Pro Wrestling” segment at the top of the show have been transcribed below.
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  On CM Punk’s decision not to cut pro wrestling style promos going in to his fight at UFC 203
  
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• Eric Bischoff Talks CM Punk’s Decision Not To Cut Pro Wrestling Style Promos Ahead Of His UFC 203 Fight

  09-09-2016 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This week’s episode of Bischoff on Wrestling features part two of Eric Bischoff’s three part interview series with former WWE & WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan. 
  Some of Eric’s comments from his “The Business Of Pro Wrestling” segment at the top of the show have been transcribed below.
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  On CM Punk’s decision not to cut pro wrestling style promos going in to his fight at UFC 203
  
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• Eric Bischoff Discusses CM Punk’s Decision Not To Cut Pro Wrestling Styled Promos Ahead Of His UFC 203 Fight

  09-09-2016 21:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This week’s episode of Bischoff on Wrestling features part two of Eric Bischoff’s three part interview series with former WWE & WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan. 
  Some of Eric’s comments from his “The Business Of Pro Wrestling” segment at the top of the show have been transcribed below.
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  On CM Punk’s decision not to cut pro wrestling style promos going in to his fight at UFC 203
  
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• Carmella On Her Preparation For WWE Backlash, Managing To Competing, Career Goals

  09-09-2016 21:08
  - WWE Superstar Carmella recently spoke with RVA Mag to talk about a variety of topics including the Six-Pack Challenge at WWE Backlash, her time in WWE NXT and more. Here are the following highlights:
  What type of preparations are you doing ahead of this Sunday’s match?
  I’m in the gym. I’m watching tape and studying. I’m doing whatever I can. I am so focused on this championship. I want to make history and be the first ever SmackDown Women’s Champion and whatever I
  
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• Kane As Celebrity Food Server, The New Day Grants Wish, New WWE PC Combine Video

  09-09-2016 21:03
  
  - CBS 8 posted an article on Kane participating as a celebrity server at “Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes” in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event was hosted by the “Faith to End Hunger” food drive and 10% of revenue earned from the event was donated to the food drive. Kane was serving food between 5:30pm and 9:00pm, and commented on these type of events being fun but holding a deeper meaning:
  - Seen below, WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day granted two wishes before Monday
  
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• 9/9 Edition of Impact Rebellion: Delete Or Decay, TNA’s New Grand Championship & Rules, Bound For Glory Press Conference, More

  09-09-2016 20:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio is proud to present the debut episode of Impact Rebellion! 
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  Impact Rebellion is hosted by Big Ray & Okayfabe.
  This episode of TNA Impact Wrestling included:
  The Final Detion 2! Delete or Decay??? Did the Hardy’s win the battle, or loose the war? Senior Benjamin becomes a casualty of war!
  Huge announcement from TNA president Billy Corgan as he introduces the new Grand Championship and tournament!
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• Carmella Talks Preparing for the Backlash 6 Pack Challenge, Shifting from Manager to In-Ring Competitor, Her WWE and Smackdown Goals

  09-09-2016 20:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Carmella recently spoke with RVA Mag to discuss the Six-Pack Challenge at WWE Backlash, and below are some interview highlights:What type of preparations are you doing ahead of this Sunday’s match?I’m in the gym. I’m watching tape and studying. I’m doing whatever I can. I am so focused on this championship. I want to make history and be the first ever SmackDown Women’s Champion and whatever I have to do to make that ha
  
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• WWE Confirms New PC Coach, Big Show Snaps Ring Rope (Video), Foley’s Pick Of Week

  09-09-2016 20:26
  
  - As noted, former WWE Superstar Scotty 2 Hotty has been hired as a full-time coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. WWE made with this announcement today:
  Scotty 2 Hotty joins WWE Performance Center as a coachThe WWE Performance Center coaching staff has added another former champion to the team.
  Attitude Era favorite Scotty 2 Hotty — aka, Scott Taylor— began coaching NXT recruits full-time this week in Orlando, Florida. A former WWE Tag Team and Light Heavyweight Champion,
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Comments On His WWE Departure

  09-09-2016 20:18
  
  As noted, it was announced earlier that Alberto Del Rio is no longer with WWE after the two sides mutually agreed on his departure.
  Del Rio commented on the departure on Twitter:
  My business relationship with @WWE has come to an end in good terms…thanks for the opportunities they gave me.
  Termine mi relación con WWE
  — Alberto Del Rio (@VivaDelRio) September 9, 2016
  The post Alberto Del Rio Comments On His WWE Departure appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 9/9 Edition of WZ Daily: Del Rio’s WWE Release, Paige Reportedly Quitting, CM Punk’s UFC 203 Odds, Delete Or Decay, Crossface Movie, More

  09-09-2016 20:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s episode of WZ Daily features host Nick Hausman and 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host. It also features fans calling in from around the world!
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  Some of the topics discussed on today’s show include:
  Alberto Del Rio’s WWE Release
  Paige reportedly quitting WWE
  CM Punk’s 1st UFC fight at UFC 203 this coming weekend
  TNA’s Delete or Decay
  The Crossface movie moving forward
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• WWE Officially Releases Alberto Del Rio

  09-09-2016 20:11
  
  - WWE and Jose Rodriguez, known as Alberto Del Rio, have mutually agreed upon the terms of his release as of today, September 9, 2016. Seen below is the following announcement:
  BREAKING NEWS: @WWE releases #AlbertoDelRio. https://t.co/FhZaJ26pdN pic.twitter.com/0aUGm766Hq
  — WWE (@WWE) September 9, 2016According to a SuperLuchas.net report, Alberto Del Rio has invited a large number of Mexican media to a press conference tomorrow in Mexico City and will speak on his WWE future, the Wellness
  
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• nWo Sting Talks the Formation of the Character, Who He Credits for Extending the Character, a Missed Opportunity for Sting vs Sting, More

  09-09-2016 19:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former nWo member Jeff Farmer, a.k.a, nWo Sting was the latest guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. Jeff had much to share about his near 15-year career in the wrestling business, specifically his time as a member of the nWo and success in Japan. Here are some highlights.
  On Cobra gimmick:“I liked [Cobra]. It had a lot of potential, and it was an interesting time in WCW. There was a lot of pressure for television time. A lot of guys were coming in from the
  
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• WWE Announces Former Star as New PC Coach, Who Will Win the Orton vs Wyatt Backlash Match?, New Day Grants Wishes at Raw (Photo)

  09-09-2016 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Announces New PC Coach
  WWE has announced the following:Scotty 2 Hotty joins WWE Performance Center as a coach
  The WWE Performance Center coaching staff has added another former champion to the team.
  Attitude Era favorite Scotty 2 Hotty — aka, Scott Taylor— began coaching NXT recruits full-time this week in Orlando, Florida. A former WWE Tag Team and Light Heavyweight Champion, Taylor visited the Performance Center as a guest coach in June, and has compe
  
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• WWE’s Crazy Week Begins Tonight, Kane Flips Burgers, Angelo Dawkins Channels LeBron James, Mick Foley’s Network Pick of the Week (Videos)

  09-09-2016 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Crazy Week Begins Tonight
  Today WWE kicked off a crazy week ahead with a live event in Manila, Philippines, and you can read complete results from the event, which included Big Show snapping a ring rope, at this link.
  Tomorrow, WWE is holding a historic live event in Shanghai, China.
  The Smackdown roster has a live event in Raleigh, NC before Sunday’s Backlash PPV in Richmond, VA.  The crew then has a live event on Monday in
  
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• WWE Manila Live Event Results (9/9): Kevin Owens Defends in Triple Threat, Cena vs Big Show, Reigns vs Jericho and More (Photos and Videos)

  09-09-2016 18:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Manila Live Event Results
  9/9/16
  Manila, Philippines
  Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
  In a NON Best of 7 match, Cesaro beat Sheamus.
  Braun Strowman beat Goldust.
  Neville beat Curtis Axel.
  The New Day beat The Club and The Shining Stars in a Triple Threat Match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
  John Cena beat The Big Show.
  Charlotte rolled up Sasha Banks to retain the Women’s Title.
  Roman Reigns beat Chris Jericho.
  Kevin Owens beat Sami Zayn and Seth Rollins
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Manila (09/09): Universal Triple Threat, John Cena, More

  09-09-2016 18:20
  
  - Thanks to contributor Arik Reynolds for the following WWE live event results from today’s show in Manila, The Philippines:
  * Cesaro defeated Sheamus with a Sharpshooter. This did not count in their Best of 7 Series. Cesaro got a huge reaction
  * Braun Strowman defeated Goldust. Somewhat entertaining but slow paced, Goldust passed out in the bear hug for the win
  * Neville defeated Curtis Axel with Red Arrow for a pop
  * WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day retained over The Shining Stars and
  
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• Eva Marie Appearing in Movie with Academy Award Winners, Big Match Set for Lucha Underground Next Week, LU Premiere Highlight Video

  09-09-2016 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Eva Marie Appearing in Movie Alongside Academy Award Winners
  According to Deadline, currently suspended WWE star Eva Marie will co-star, alongside Academy Award winners Nicolas Cage and Faye Dunaway, in a new thriller titled “Inconceivable”.
  Deadline’s updated report does not mention Eva’s role but their original report referred to her as Natalie Eva Marie from Total Divas, and Entertainment Weekly is still reportin
  
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• Sean Waltman Breaks Down What Lesnar vs Goldberg Would Look Like, Talks Bob Backlund, Stephanie McMahon Helping Maria Menounos

  09-09-2016 17:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sean Waltman, also know as WWE’s X-Pac, recently appeared on “The Tomorrow Show” with Keven Undergaro and below are some highlights:
  X-Pac breaks down exactly what Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar would look like:“Both of those guys are the guys that throw people around. So, who’s going to be that guy and who’s gonna be the guy that gets tossed around. None of them, I don’t think, like leaving their feet. Or, neither one
  
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• ON THE AIR: WZ Daily Taking Calls & Talking Del Rio’s WWE Release, Paige Reportedly Quitting, CM Punk’s 1st UFC Fight, Delete Or Decay, More

  09-09-2016 17:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily goes live today at Noon EST/11 am CST. It is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Today’s show also features open phone lines that fans are encouraged to call in to at 646-716-5344
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  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
  
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• Drew Galloway Opens Up About His TNA Success Off WWE’s “Lost Opportunity”, Russo Defends Women Booked in Bra & Panties Matches

  09-09-2016 17:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Vince Russo’s THE BRAND which could be both SEEN and HEARD daily on the RELMNetwork.com and PodcastOne.com, was highlighted this week by Russo defending the women who were booked in Bra & Panty matches over the years and the concept itself, a drive-by with indy sensation Amanda Rodriguez, who discusses her car drowning on a Florida highway and an in-depth, exclusive interview with one of TNA’s hottest stars, Drew Galloway. Russo also discussed
  
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• Kevin Owens On Being Universal Champion, Talks Cornette the Critic, Working with Cena, Reveals Why He Thinks Vince Russo is Mad at Him

  09-09-2016 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: Kevin Owens and Cesaro battle it out at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
  WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens recently appeared on “Talk is Jericho”, which you can listen to at this link. Below are some interview highlights:
  On How He Feels Being WWE Champion:It’s essentially the WWE Championship. It’s called something else, but over the years, when you
  
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• Big Show Snaps a Ring Rope at WWE Live Event (Video), News on WWE Backlash Pre-Show, Alberto Del Rio Posts Another Release Comment

  09-09-2016 17:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on WWE Backlash Pre-Show
  There will be a one-hour Kickoff show prior to WWE Backlash on Sunday beginning at 7pm EST. The panel will feature Renee Young, Lita, Booker T and Jerry Lawler.
  Big Show Snaps a Ring Rope at WWE Live Event
  During WWE’s live event in Manila today, Big Show snapped a ring rope while attempting to splash John Cena:The rope snaps as @WWETheBigShow tries a corner splash. @JohnCena hits the AA to win! #WWEManila pic.twitter.com/geQmDeeADX | via @ryan
  
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• Why Roman Reigns Turning Heel Would Make No Business Sense, Cesaro Leaving WWE?, John Cena Heel Turn Finally?

  09-09-2016 17:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My Friday column for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is a mail bag of questions. Here’s some highlights:
  @KingEdward15: with the Uso’s recently turning heel, will their cousin Roman Reigns follow suit anytime in the near future? #AskLaBar
  I don’t expect a Roman Reigns heel turn. The reality is that while he does get boos more than many others do, he also gets cheers more than many others do. Reigns has risen to a level of intense r
  
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• Kevin Owens Destroys Roman Reigns On Twitter (Video), WWE Gives Update On Chad Gable Injury, William Regal Remembers Ska Pioneer

  09-09-2016 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kevin Owens Destroys Roman Reigns On Twitter
  WWE has released the above video featuring Cathy Kelley taking a look at what Kevin Owens had to say about Roman Reigns recently on Twitter.
  WWE Gives Update On Chad Gable Injury
  WWE.com has updated their original article in regards to Chad Gable’s storyline injury at the hands of The Usos to note that he will be out 2-4 weeks. Due to Gable’s injury American Alpha was pulled from the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Title Tournament finals. The tit
  
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Your Calls & Kevin Kellam

  09-09-2016 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 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Today’s episode also features open phone lines for fans to call in to the show using the number 646-716-5344.
  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. 
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• TUNE IN: WZ Daily Is Live Today At Noon EST feat. Your Calls & 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam

  09-09-2016 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 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  Today’s episode also features open phone lines for fans to call in to the show using the number 646-716-5344.
  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. 
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• Videos: Lana & Rusev Go On A Honeymoon, Finn Balor Cleared To Return To… Lego Building

  09-09-2016 16:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lana & Rusev Go On A Honeymoon
  WWE has released the above video titled “WWE Superstars Lana and Rusev go on a honeymoon”. Here is the description listed for it:After a second wedding celebration in Bulgaria, Lana and Rusev headed on their honeymoon to soak up in the sun. Cathy Kelley takes a look at what the newlyweds are up to.Finn Balor Cleared To Return To… Lego Building
  WWE Superstar Finn Balor has posted the following light hearted video to Twitter announcing he
  
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• CM Punk Makes Weight For UFC 203, WWE Superstar Darren Young Tells Punk To, “Do Your Thing”

  09-09-2016 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  CM Punk Makes Weight For UFC 203
  MMAFighting.com is reporting that this morning at the UFC 203 weigh-ins CM Punk made weight for his fight with Mickey Gall tomorrow night at 170 lbs:CM Punk makes weight at #UFC203 weigh-ins (Photo: @allelbows) .. Get latest results here https://t.co/eZt74dQSg5 pic.twitter.com/FEXaEGsyfC
  — MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) September 9, 2016Mickey Gall also made weight at 170.5 lbs and the fight is off
  
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• Breaking: Paige Reportedly Quits WWE

  09-09-2016 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MMA source and occasional WWE insider Front Row Brian has posted the following tweets claiming the Paige has quit WWE:BREAKING. @RealPaigeWWE quit WWE this week and has hired legal representation.
  — FrontRowBrian (@FrontRowBrian) September 8, 2016
  Issue with @RealPaigeWWE is she has a contract with WWE that extends out several years. That’s the major point of contention.
  — FrontRowBrian (@FrontRowBrian) Se
  
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• Breaking: WWE Officially Releases Alberto Del Rio; Del Rio Comments

  09-09-2016 15:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has posted the following to Twitter confirming the release of Alberto Del Rio:BREAKING NEWS: @WWE releases #AlbertoDelRio. https://t.co/FhZaJ26pdN pic.twitter.com/0aUGm766Hq
  — WWE (@WWE) September 9, 2016Yesterday word got out that Alberto Del Rio would be holding a press conference in Mexico City later today to address his current WWE. His official WWE release was expected to coincide with the press conference. We will have more coverage
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Making Fans Crave Samoa Joe’s Next Move”

  09-09-2016 14:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TM-61 Could Be the Next Great Tag Team
  Nick Miller and Shane Thorne could be what NXT needs. They are young, fresh to the audience and know how to put on a wrestling clinic in the ring. With a victory on NXT over some CWC gentlemen, you can see that they are going to be one really good team heading forward. Who would have thought Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Chiampa would have been in an NXT Tag Team Championship match in Brooklyn a few months ago? Not many people and The Revival are going to be c
  
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• AAW Wrestling Returns to Chicago Next Week Feat. Chris Hero vs Fenix, Abyss vs Sami Callihan, Matt Riddle, Moose, TNA X-Division Stars & More

  09-09-2016 11:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AAW Pro returns to 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, IL next Friday night, September 16th for a great night of pro wrestling. AAW has confirmed the following matches for “Defining Moment”: 
  TNA Wrestling Superstar Abyss vs. Sami Callihan
  Rey Horus vs. Prince Ali
  Chris Hero vs. Fenix
  Matt Ridde vs. Jeff Cobb
  Drew Gulak vs. Josh Alexander
  Besties in the World vs. Ohio is 4 Killers for the AAW Tag Team Championships
  Kimber Lee & Heidi Lovelace vs. The Hooligans
  TNA Super
  
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• Chris Benoit Biopic “Crossface” Officially Moving Forward, Director Comments, Screenwriters and More Movie Details Released

  09-09-2016 07:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In 2010, indie filmmaker and screenwriter Richard O’Sullivan wrote a spec script about the Chris Benoit tragedy called Crossface, which he began developing as a feature film project.
  After partnering with Let It Play’s Alex A. Ginzburg (Producer of Hardcore Henry and Geezer), O’Sullivan soon grew frustrated by feedback from William Morris Endeavor and stepped aside as Writer/Director (on the condition that he would continue as a Producer on the
  
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• CM Punk Says He’s “Coming in to Win” at UFC 203, Talks Belonging in UFC & More (Video), Photo Gallery of Punk at UFC 203 Press Conference & Workout

  09-09-2016 07:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On Thursday, CM Punk took part in the UFC 203 press conference ahead of his big fight against Mickey Gall at the UFC 203 PPV on Saturday night at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
  Read Also: Current CM Punk vs Mickey Gall UFC 203 Betting Odds Revealed: Who is Favored to Win the Bout and How?
  During the press conference, which you can watch in the video player above, Punk talks about remaining “cool as a cucumber” prior to the bout, which will mark both his UFC and MMA debut
  
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• Jeremy Borash; ‘I Can Confirm WWE Copied TNA’s Final Deletion’ Storyline

  09-09-2016 05:21
  
  Jeremy Borash says he knows for a fact that WWE ripped off TNA for the Wyatt Family/New Day brawl from the Wyatt compound. Borash was on Wrestling Observer Live and said that he watched the WWE segment with a smile on his face, knowing that they copied from the TNA Final Delection match.
  Borash said, “Well I can’t divulge what I actually know, but you’re dead-on and the fact it was done, I actually know who suggested it and who got it on, who made it. If you compare the numbers
  
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• Chinese Wrestling Company Makes Moves in the Shadow of WWE in Shanghai, Details on China’s First Ever Shopping Mall Wrestling Event

  09-09-2016 05:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This weekend marks the first time in 3 years for the WWE to hold an event on the Chinese mainland, as they get set to descend on the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai. The trials that took place earlier this year were a precursor to this weekend’s action, and Chinese fans are being treated to the in-ring debut of the company’s first mainland star, Wang Bin. But amidst such activity, some of the Chinese promotions within the country’s latent wrestling scene are also attempting to
  
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• Goldberg on Colin Kaepernick Controversy, Thea Trinidad On Her Late Father’s Influence On Her Career, Lucha Underground PaleyFest Details

  09-09-2016 04:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lucha Underground 
  Lucha Underground will be a part of the El Rey panel at PaleyFest tomorrow night, featuring appearances from the following Lucha Underground talents and personalities: Lucha Underground Panel featuring:
  Fenix
  Vampiro
  Taya
  Catrina
  Melissa Santos
  Eric Van Wagenen, Executive Producer & Showrunner
  Skip Chaisson, Executive Producer
  Chris DeJoseph, Co-Executive Producer & Head Writer
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• Jeremy Borash Says He Had Information on WWE Copying TNA’s Final Deletion Segment, Kurt Angle’s Brother Sentenced to Prison

  09-09-2016 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kurt Angle’s Brother Sentenced to Prison
  According to The Post-Gazette, the brother of former WWE and TNA star Kurt Angle, David Angle, was sentenced today to 2 1/2 to 10 years in prison stemming from the September 2015 killing of his wife Donna Angle. Angle plead guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter in June.
  As we previously noted, Angle, 63, told police that on the morning of September 20th, 2015, he and his wife had a domestic dispute and &
  
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• Johnny Gargano Comments On Final EVOLVE Appearance, WWE Future, What He’ll Miss About Indy Wrestling

  09-09-2016 03:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Johnny Gargano posted the following on Facebook, commenting on his final EVOLVE appearances this weekend before he starts full-time with WWE this month: I’ve sat down a few times to write this blog but every time I start typing.. nothing ever seems good enough. It just doesn’t feel right. Maybe because all of this still doesn’t seem real to me (there’s an article on WWE.compromoting my final appearance at EVOLVE, and a shirt on WWE shop with Gargano on it.. and
  
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• Tournament Begins on Impact Wrestling Tonight, Mike Bennett’s Bound for Glory Opponent Set, What Was Billy Corgan’s Big Announcement?

  09-09-2016 02:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  What Was Billy Corgan’s Big Announcement?
  As seen on Impact Wrestling tonight, TNA President Billy Corgan announced the retirement of the King of the Mountain Title in TNA, and in its place is the debuting Impact Wrestling Grand Championship.
  The Impact Grand Championship, which will have its own lineage separate from the now defunct King of the Mountain Championship (which underwent three name changes in the six years it existed), will have a few special rules. 
  An 8-man single
  
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• Chael Sonnen Predicts CM Punk’s UFC Fight, What To Look For On Saturday, Says Punk Is A Compelling Story

  09-09-2016 02:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chael Sonnen recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard‘s Week In Wrestling, talking about CM Punk’s UFC debut at UFC 203 this Saturday and more in this week’s ‘Five Questions’ segment. You can read a few excerpts below:  
  Chael Sonnen talks about helping to get CM Punk in touch with Duke Roufus and Roufusport to train for UFC: Yes, Mike Roberts from my management team put Punk in touch
  
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• The Young Bucks Talk Making History In Japan, Praise Current WWE Teams, Comment On The ‘Real’ Bullet Club

  09-09-2016 02:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Young Bucks recently spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard’s Week In Wrestling Top 10, making their picks for the greatest tag teams of all time.The Bucks talk about making history of their own, being in the real Bullet Club in Japan and more. You can read a few excerpts from the interview below; click here to read the entire interview along with the Bucks’ picks for greatest teams. 
  The Young Bucks say they want to make
  
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• #DELETEorDECAY Preview For Tonight (Video), WWE Smackdown Newark Presale Details, House of Glory Announces New Title Tourney

  09-09-2016 01:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live 
  WWE Smackdown Live will return to Newark, New Jersey on November 1st. Fans can gain access to an ongoing presale on Ticketmaster by using the passcode WWEPC. 
  House of Glory 
  New York based wrestling promotion House of Glory announced they will be hosting a tournament next year to introduce a Women’s Championship to the promotion. House of Glory Women’s Championship Tournament coming 2017… pic.twitter.com/W0vVegfqbQ
  — House of Glo
  
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• Sasha Banks And Charlotte Talk About Their Rivalry, Being In Featured Roles, Goals For The Women’s Division

  09-09-2016 01:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sasha Banks and Charlotte recently spoke with Scott Fishman for Channel Guide Magazine while doing a red carpet event for WWE 2K17. 
  The two rivals talk about their recent title matches against each other, being featured performers at high profile events and more. You can read a few highlights below: 
  Sasha Banks talks about knowing she’d do well when finally getting a one-on-one title match against Charlotte: “I knew, if given the op
  
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