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• CM Punk’s UFC 203 Payment Revealed

  12-09-2016 23:57
  
  - Former WWE Champion CM Punk earned a cool $500,000 for his loss to Mickey Gall at UFC 203 in Cleveland on Saturday night but was not eligible for a bonus.
  CM Punk also took home $2,500 in Reebok sponsor pay.
  Credible MMA source FrontRowBrian speculated that Punk may receive a piece of the UFC 203 pay-per-view revenue, possibly at least $2.50 for every pay-per-view purchase over 250,000.
  Brian also noted that UFC 203 did over 1 million Google searches Saturday night according to Google Trends,
  
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• AJ Lee Calls CM Punk Her Hero Following His UFC 203 Loss

  12-09-2016 23:56
  
  Following his loss at UFC 203, CM Punk received a medical suspension from the athletic commission. Punk, who was one of 12 fighters to receive a suspension, is out 45 days with 30 days no contact.
  AJ Lee posted the following on Twitter this afternoon…
  My hero. pic.twitter.com/NRVAAINyOL
  — AJ Mendez Brooks (@AJBrooks) September 12, 2016
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• Paige Advertised For Upcoming Convention, WWE Backlash Social Media Rankings, The Rock Reveals Moana Poster

  12-09-2016 23:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Spooky Empire (h/t to Jason Knear) posted the following, revealing Paige is being promoted for their upcoming convention next month in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center. Spooky Empire will take place from October 7th through the 9th: The Rock 
  The Rock revealed he will be on Thursday’s episode of Good Morning America to premiere the latest trailer for his new Disney film Moana. He teased the premiere by revealing the following poster for the fil
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs On Backlash, Bray Wyatt Booking, AJ Styles Win, CM Punk/MMA

  12-09-2016 23:44
  
  Jim Ross has posted a new blog entry, discussing last night’s WWE Backlash PPV and more. Here are the highlights…
  On Last Night’s WWE Backlash PPV: I enjoyed WWE Backlash and am happy that I watched it live on the WWE Network. The Richmond Coliseum audience helped the overall presentation. Loved the 911 tribute and thought the copy was exceptional. The women’s match was a solid opener and was extremely ‘busy.’ I thought the right person won as I am a fan of B
  
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• Mick Foley Comments On Becky Lynch’s Title Win, Road Dogg Note, Kevin Owens Says The Main Event Is Where He Belongs

  12-09-2016 23:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Mick Foley 
  RAW General Manager Mick Foley posted the following on his Facebook page in response to his friend Becky Lynch’s WWE Smackdown Live Women’s Championship win at WWE Backlash last night: SHE IS THE CHAMPION, MY FRIEND!
  Becky Lynch is going to be a GREAT #SmackDownLIVE #WomensChampion – and I could not be happier for her. Becky has worked so hard, and has built up so much genuine goodwill among the 
  #WWEUniverse. Being a genuine #Bad
  
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• Kevin Owens: Being In The Main Event Is “Exactly Where I Belong”

  12-09-2016 23:15
  
  - From Shanghai, China, the WWE Universal Champion discusses being the first to defend the title anywhere, and why he should have always been at the top to begin with.
  Check out the video below:The post Kevin Owens: Being In The Main Event Is “Exactly Where I Belong” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Roman Reigns’ message at WWE Live China 2016

  12-09-2016 23:14
  
  - After his match, The Big Dog shows his appreciation to the WWE Universe at ringside in Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz Arena, and sends out a message for everyone in China.
  Check out the video below:The post Roman Reigns’ message at WWE Live China 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Amazing Mid-Air Finishers: WWE Top 10

  12-09-2016 23:14
  
  A Superstar’s signature finisher is effective anywhere – even against a airborne opponent. Take a look at the 10 most dominant mid-air finishing maneuvers to ever be performed in a WWE ring.The post Amazing Mid-Air Finishers: WWE Top 10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Three new champions crowned at WWE Backlash

  12-09-2016 23:13
  
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• Roman Reigns Arrives At RAW, Cesaro Comments On Match 5 In Best Of Series, WWE Top 10 Amazing Mid-Air Finishers (Videos)

  12-09-2016 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns
  WWE posted the following exclusive, showing Roman Reigns arriving in Baltimore to prepare to take on Kevin Owens on RAW tonight. If Reigns defeats Owens, he will be added to the WWE Universal Championship match against Owens and Seth Rollins at WWE Clash of ChampionsEXCLUSIVE: @WWERomanReigns has arrived at #RAW ready to secure a spot in the main event of #WWEClash of Champions! pic.twitter.com/LMIko1pi8v
  — WWE (@WWE) September 12, 2016
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• HHH Confirms New WWE PC Arrival, Noelle Foley Trains With Sasha And Becky, Watch Cody Rhodes Vs Pat Buck, More WrestlePro Highlights

  12-09-2016 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tim Wiese 
  As noted earlier, former German goalkeeper Tim Wiese arrived at the WWE Performance Center to begin training. Triple H confirmed Wiese’s arrival by posting the following: .@Tim_Wiese the @WWEPerformCTR is where the athletes of this business strive for greatness. Hope you’re ready to #DoTheWork.
  — Triple H (@TripleH) September 12, 2016Holy Foley! 
  The following video features Noelle Foley getting help t
  
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• WWE Partners Up with Playmates Toys, Releasing Racing Toys Featuring John Cena, The Rock, Undertaker, Brock Lesnar and More (Photo)

  12-09-2016 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has issued the following press release:WWE Superstars Take It to the Streets With New Racing Toys
  Playmates Toys Introduces WWE Nitro Sprints and Nitro Machines featuring WWE Superstars John Cena The Rock, Undertaker and Brock Lesnar to Rev Up Playtime for Fans
  El Segundo, CA (September 12, 2016) – Playmates Toys, a leader in the action figure category with nearly 50 years of experience in creating innovative products, has partnered with WWE to launch
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Reveals Why He Got Suspended By WWE, More

  12-09-2016 21:56
  
  Alberto Del Rio recently spoke with Mas lucha (translation via Liger Fever), here are the highlights…
  On His WWE Wellness Suspension: Of course it was. It was that and along with many more things that made me not want to be there. But there are rules. Their wellness program is one of their rules. I can’t call it absurd because when you work for them, you sign a contract. You know that you are subject to their terms. I don’t think it’s fair because there is a big differen
  
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• Davey Boy Smith Jr Dealing With Sudden Bout With Vertigo, Johnny Gargano Says Farewell, Complete EVOLVE 69 Results

  12-09-2016 21:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Davey Boy Smith Jr 
  Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting Davey Boy Smith Jr is dealing with a case of vertigo that might keep him out of a scheduled match with Maybach Taniguchi in Japan on Tuesday. 
  Smith told Pro Wrestling Sheet he has felt dizzy since he woke up yesterday and the vertigo is caused by a problem with his ear. Smith is hopeful that he can take medication to help with the bout, but he said: “I feel like I’m on a boat that is crashing. It’s
  
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• Conflicting Reports Of Rusev / Lana’s WWE TV Return Date, Three New Champions Crowned At WWE Backlash (Video)

  12-09-2016 21:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rusev / Lana
  There have been reports online about the return status of WWE United States Champion Rusev and Lana, who are currently off WWE TV and on their extended honeymoon. 
  It was noted that the pair are advertised for the September 24th live event in Chicago, as well as the WWE Night of Champions PPV the next night in Indianapolis. It was speculated that this could narrow down the date when the pair returns to TV, due to an Instagram post mad
  
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• More On Why Randy Orton Was Pulled From WWE Backlash

  12-09-2016 21:01
  Randy Orton was pulled from last night’s WWE Backlash PPV match with Bray Wyatt. WWE shot an injury angle to take him out of the match, leading to Kane facing Wyatt. Kane defeated Wyatt after Orton ran out and hit the RKO on Wyatt.
  Pwinsider.com reports that WWE officials were aware of Orton’s issues with being cleared for the last week. The site also adds that the injury is concussion related, due to the angle with Lesnar at SummerSlam. Orton had passed some of the Impact concussion
  
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• Ryback Legally Changing His Name, Cody Rhodes vs Pat Buck, Complete Wrestle Pro 8 Results

  12-09-2016 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ryback 
  On the latest episode of his new podcast Conversation with the Big Guy, former WWE star Ryback reveals that he applied to legally change his name to “Ryback Alan Reeves”. 
  Ryback notes that this week’s episode, uploaded today, was recorded in advance, and he was scheduled to appear in court on September 1st about the name change. He said there is a precedent as there are other people named Ryback, and he is confid
  
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• VIDEO: Bo Dallas Arrested At Dallas, TX Airport

  12-09-2016 20:49
  
  TMZ has obtained video footage of Bo Dallas being arrested in late August. Dallas was kicked off a plane for being intoxicated following an angry altercation with flight staff, where he told the pilot and everyone on the plane to “f*ck themselves.”
  In the video, you can see the officer approaching Dallas to question him, and Dallas is slow to get up and slurring his speech. He also informs the officer that, “I’m not really planning on driving tonight” when asked how
  
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• Return Update On Injured WWE Star, Fitness Model Getting WWE Tryout, WWE Cruiserweight Classic Finale Attendance Advisory

  12-09-2016 20:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Luke Harper 
  PWInsider.com is reporting Luke Harper is working towards a return to WWE TV, as he was at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando last week, and is scheduled to be there this week in an effort to get cleared to return.
  Harper dislocated his patella and tore his medial patellofemoral ligament back in March; he went undrafted in this summer’s WWE brand split draft. 
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• Alberto Del Rio vs Rey Mysterio Announced

  12-09-2016 20:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fresh off his departure from WWE, Alberto El Patron (formerly known as Alberto Del Rio) has signed to face longtime rival Rey Mysterio in a battle of former WWE World champions.
  Alberto Del Rio vs Rey Mysterio will take place at the debut Lucha Ilimitado card on October 12 in Yakima, Washington’s SunDome.
  Also at that event, former Lucha Underground champ Fénix, current Global Force NEX*GEN champ Sonjay Dutt, current CZW World champ Jonathan Gr
  
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• John Cena Addresses Removing His Wristbands at SummerSlam, Teases a Return to WWE TV, Will He Be at No Mercy?, Possible Creative Plans

  12-09-2016 20:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, John Cena appeared at the Salt Lake City Comic Con, and during the appearance Cena addressed taking his wristbands off at WWE SummerSlam.
  Cena said the removal of the wristbands had a lot of personal significance to him, but we will have to wait to see what it means in the coming weeks, which means his return to WWE TV could be soon.
  In related news, after missing last night’s WWE Backlash PPV, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio th
  
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• Jim Ross Talks AJ Styles’ WWE Backlash Title Win, Bray Wyatt’s Recent Booking, CM Punk’s UFC Debut

  12-09-2016 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jim Ross recently updated his website with his latest blog, talking about last night’s WWE Backlash pay-per-view. You can read a few excerpts below:
  Jim Ross shares his thoughts on last night’s WWE Backlash PPV: I enjoyed WWE Backlash and am happy that I watched it live on the WWE Network. The Richmond Coliseum audience helped the overall presentation. Loved the 911 tribute and thought the copy was exceptional.
  The women’s match was a solid opener and
  
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• TNA Personnel Visit EVOLVE Event, WWE Backlash ‘Debut’ Trivia, Hear Lana Speak Without An Accent (Video)

  12-09-2016 19:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Billy Corgan
  PWInsider.com reported TNA President Billy Corgan and Impact Wrestling writer / producer Dave Lagana were backstage at EVOLVE 69, but it was just for a visit and not for business. According to sources, Corgan and Lagana were in New York City for TNA business, but it was not with EVOLVE.   
  WWE Backlash 
  According to wrestling statistician Darren Bongiovanni, of all of the WWE Superstars to compete at WWE Backlash last night, Kane and Natalya were the only ones w
  
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• CM Punk’s Big UFC 203 Pay Revealed

  12-09-2016 19:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  According to MMA insider Front Row Brian, CM Punk earned $500,000 for his fight against Mickey Gall at UFC 203. Gall received $15,000 for the fight and a $15,000 win bonus. Punk was not eligible for a bonus. As noted, Punk also took home $2,500 in Reebok sponsor pay.
  Front Row Brian also speculated Punk may receive a cut of the UFC 203 pay-per-view revenue as well, perhaps at least $2.50 for every pay-per-view buy over 250,000.
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• Backstage News On WWE Pulling Randy Orton From Backlash Last Night

  12-09-2016 19:53
  
  As noted, Randy Orton was pulled from his match against Bray Wyatt at last night’s WWE Backlash PPV because he has not been officially cleared to return following his loss to Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam on August 21st.
  As seen last night, Orton worked a backstage angle with Wyatt and later hit the RKO on Wyatt before his loss to Kane.
  According to PWInsider, WWE officials were aware of Orton’s issue of being cleared at least a week ago and noted that Orton’s injury is definitely
  
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• Kevin Owens On Working With WWE Creative, Enzo Amore Inspiring His WWE Gear, More

  12-09-2016 19:38
  
  - WWE’s Universal Champion Kevin Owens recently appeared on Talk Is Jericho to discuss a variety of topics including Jim Cornette’s criticism, his relationship with WWE’s creative staff and more. Here are the following excerpts:
  “I know Jim Cornette says the reason that I’m successful now is because I changed my attitude and I must be listening to what people tell me now and I used to not listen to him. But the thing is, I used to not listen to him or question his m
  
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• Alberto Del Rio On His WWE Wellness Violation, Says Andrade Almas Wants Out, MMA Future

  12-09-2016 19:30
  
  - Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio recently spoke with Mas Lucha in Mexico about his WWE departure, future in MMA, what the future holds and more. Here are the following highlights courtesy of @LIGERFEVER :
  WWE published an announcement that you were suspended for 30 days over a wellness violation. Was this a determining factor in your decision?
  Of course it was. It was that and along with many more tings that made me not want to be there. But there are rules. Their wellness program is one o
  
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• Was AJ Styles’ Legacy Tarnished At WWE Backlash?

  12-09-2016 19:24
  
  As noted, AJ Styles defeated Dean Ambrose at WWE Backlash last night to win the WWE Championship. Styles used a low blow followed by a Styles Clash to win the title.
  Seen in the video below, Styles is asked if his legacy is tarnished because of how he won the title that night. Styles noted that he’s a winner and he finds a way to win.“One way or another, I am the champion, I am in the history books as WWE World Heavyweight Champion,” Styles said.
  The post Was AJ Styles’ L
  
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• Details On MCW Tribute To Legends Professional Wrestling Convention, Ringside With Jim Ross Live Event

  12-09-2016 19:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MCW Pro Wrestling issued the following release detailing their big pro wrestling convention “MCW Tribute To Legends Professional Wrestling”, along with Jim Ross’ RINGSIDE live event with guest Jim Cornette: September 23rd & 24th is going to be a weekend to remember If you are a fan of Pro Wrestling! Make sure you mark off your calendars right now!! This Huge weekend is every Professional Wrestling Fans Dream weekend!! The weekend
  
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• Alberto Del Rio To Reveal What Triggered His Violation Of WWE’s Wellness Policy

  12-09-2016 19:21
  
  - As noted, Alberto Del Rio officially parted ways with WWE last week, recently spoke with Mass Lucha after his press conference in Mexico on Friday and spoke more about his decision to walk away from WWE.
  Del Rio was asked if his suspension for violating WWE’s Wellness Policy played a role in his decision to part ways with the company.
  “Of course. It was. It was that and along with many more things that made me not want to be there. But there are rules. Their wellness program is one
  
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• WWE RAW Preview For Tonight: Road To Clash Of Champions Continues

  12-09-2016 19:17
  
  - The road to the WWE Clash Of Champions pay-per-view, the first brand-exclusive PPV scheduled for the red brand continues as WWE RAW returns live tonight from the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
  Confirmed for tonight’s RAW is a singles match between Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns where Reigns will be added to the Owens-Seth Rollins title match at the Clash Of Champions PPV if he wins.
  Additionally, WWE.com is focusing on the following five points headed into tonight’s RAW:
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• Bin Wang Debuts At WWE Shanghai Event This Weekend (Video)

  12-09-2016 19:16
  
  - WWE’s first-ever Chinese recruit, Bin Wang, made his official in-ring debut with the company during their promotional debut in the Chinese market at the Shanghai live event this weekend.
  Bin Wang, who is now using the name Tian Bin, defeated Bo Dallas during the show, which was one of a few international stops made by WWE this week, which also included events in England and the Philippines.Featured above is video footage of Tian Bin’s WWE in-ring debut. WWE also posted the followin
  
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• Kevin Owens On The Winning Universal Title, His Assist From Triple H, More

  12-09-2016 19:13
  
  During his appearance on a recent edition of Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens spoke about winning the RAW brand world title in the Fatal-4-Way on RAW, as well as the angle that saw Triple H revealed as the man who helped him obtain the gold.
  “It couldn’t have been better, but not just for storyline purposes, the ‘where do we go from here?’, ‘why did Triple H do it?’, ‘what’s going to ha
  
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• Hear Lana speak without her Russian accent

  12-09-2016 19:12
  
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• Sasha and Becky teach Noelle Foley how to be bad

  12-09-2016 19:11
  
  Sasha and Becky teach Noelle Foley how to be badThe post Sasha and Becky teach Noelle Foley how to be bad appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Johnson, Woods, Davis, Omania, Schultz receive Greco-Roman draws for Cadet Worlds

  12-09-2016 19:06
  
  First five U.S. wrestlers have weighed-in and received draws for the Cadet World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia
  
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• Rutgers Wrestling Sells Record Number of Season Tickets For Second Consecutive Year

  12-09-2016 18:58
  
  RU to host five matches at the Rutgers Athletic Center in addition to "Battle at the Birthplace" at High Point Solutions Stadium.
  
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• More Backstage News On Randy Orton’s Injury, The New Day Rips Current WWE Star For Mocking Them (Video)

  12-09-2016 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton 
  As noted earlier, WWE reportedly knew about Randy Orton’s injury a week ago, and discussed the decision to pull him from the WWE Backlash match against Bray Wyatt in the last 7-10 days. 
  The idea of adding Kane to the card as a replacement was not a last second decision, and had planned for the possibility of Orton missing the event since he was still having injury issues, described by some sources as concussion re
  
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• Kevin Owens Shares Funny Story About Enzo And Balor Inspiring His WWE Look, The Usos / Backlash Stat, John Cena At Comic Con (Video)

  12-09-2016 18:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens
  During his recent appearance on the Talk Is Jericho podcast with Chris Jericho, WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens shared a funny story about how Finn Balor’s trademark body paint appears in his Titantron video. 
  Owens said he was ready to make the video in new gear, but a last minute talk with Enzo Amore made him rethink it, and he would stick with the t-shirt and shorts look he’d been recognized with. Owens says he turned his
  
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• AJ Styles Now One Of The Most Decorated Ever, Why Wyatt Losing Made Sense In WWE Logic, Miz/Bryan

  12-09-2016 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former Miss France and Europe 2006 Alexandra Rosenfeld (C) poses with US wrestler Allen Neal Jones known as AJ Styles (R) and Mexican wrestler Alberto Rodriguez known as Alberto Del Rio (L) before attending a show at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, as part of the WrestleMania Revenge Tour, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) European tour, on April 22, 2016 in Paris. / AFP / THOMAS SAMSON (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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• WWE Mocks CM Punk UFC Loss in Backlash Match, Possible Lucha Underground Live Events, Watch Rey Mysterio vs Pentagon

  12-09-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Mocks CM Punk UFC Loss in Backlash Match
  TMZ has posted footage of the opening of the Miz vs Dolph Ziggler WWE Backlash match, and noted WWE spoofed CM Punk’s UFC 203 loss in the opening of the bout.
  You might recall the match opened with Ziggler ducking a wild punch from Miz and then Ziggler took Miz down and hit some ground-and-pound fists. Miz, however, was able to escape the beatdown and make it to the ropes for a break.
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• Jim Ross Talks Transition To Boxing Commentary, Why People Invested In CM Punk’s UFC Fight

  12-09-2016 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  During a recent interview (in advance of UFC 203) with FightHype.com, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross talked about his commentary work, and the transition from pro wrestling to boxing commentary. Ross talked about the differences being calling the events, his work with “Knockout Night at the D!” and more, including CM Punk’s UFC career. You can read an excerpt below:Ross on the transition to boxing commentary:  It’
  
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• News for Tonight’s WWE Raw: Reigns vs Owens, Will Rollins Get Involved?, Charlotte, Bo Dallas, Cesaro Series, WZ Coverage and More

  12-09-2016 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tonight, WWE will be broadcasting this week’s edition of Raw from the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
  Announced for tonight is Roman Reigns vs. WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens with Reigns going on to get a title shot at Clash of Champions if he wins, in a Triple Threat with Owens and Seth Rollins. Also confirmed for tonight is Sheamus vs. Cesaro Match #5 in their Best of 7 Series.
  As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Raw beginning tonight at 8pm
  
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• Cruiserweights In Tag Team Action (Video), MVP Posts Funny Reaction To AJ Styles’ WWE Title Win

  12-09-2016 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Cruiserweights In Tag Team Action
  WWE has released the above match featuring cruiserweights Drew Gulak and Tony Nese teaming up to take on Lince Dorado and Kenneth Johnson.
  MVP Posts Funny Reaction To AJ Styles’ WWE Title Win
  Former WWE & TNA Superstar MVP has posted the following to Twitter reacting to AJ Styles WWE World Championship win:pic.twitter.com/WB9YByG0ZS
  — MVP (@The305MVP) September 12, 2016The post Cruiserweights In Tag Team Action (Video), MVP Posts Funny Reac
  
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• WWE Posts Full Episode Of CWC To YouTube, Location Of First RAW Of 2017 Announced, TMZ Releases Video Of Bo Dallas’ Arrest

  12-09-2016 16:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Posts Full Episode Of CWC To YouTube
  The WWE has posted the most recent episode of the Cruiserweight Classic to their official YouTube account, You can watch it above. 
  Here is the description listed for it:The last two spots in the CWC Semifinals are up for grabs as Zack Sabre Jr. takes on longtime friend Noam Dar and Rich Swann battles T.J. Perkins. See the winners in action during the CWC Live Finale, Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, only on WWE Network!Location Of First RAW Of 2017
  
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• Mick Foley Shares Touching 4th Face Of Foley Video, Miz & Maryse Appearing At GameStop Expo, Interesting Kane-Backlash Stats

  12-09-2016 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mick Foley Shares Touching 4th Face Of Foley Video
  WWE Hall of Famer & RAW GM Mick Foley has shared the following touching post to Facebook:Miz & Maryse Appearing At California GameStop Expo
  WWE Superstars The Miz and Maryse will be appearing at the GameStop Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center this Wednesday from 3-5 pm in Anaheim, CA. They will be signing autographs and taking photos.
  Interesting Kane-Backlash Stats
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• Alberto Del Rio Talks His WWE Wellness Violation Suspension, His MMA Ambitions, Andrade “Cien” Almas’ Unhappiness In WWE, More

  12-09-2016 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The above video features former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio speaking with Mas Lucha in Mexico about his WWE departure and more.
  Some highlights from the interview have been transcribed below.
  Related: Paige Reportedly Quits WWEWWE published an announcement that you were suspended for 30 days over a wellness violation. Was this a determining factor in your decision?
  Of course it was. It was that and along with many more tings that made me not want to be there. But there are rules. Their w
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Talks His WWE Wellness Violation Suspension, His MMA Ambitions, Andrade “Cien” Almas’ Happiness In WWE, More

  12-09-2016 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The above video features former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio speaking with Mas Lucha in Mexico about his WWE departure and more.
  Some highlights from the interview have been transcribed below.
  Related: Paige Reportedly Quits WWEWWE published an announcement that you were suspended for 30 days over a wellness violation. Was this a determining factor in your decision?
  Of course it was. It was that and along with many more tings that made me not want to be there. But there are rules. Their w
  
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• WWE Story Time Promo, Triple H Congratulates Becky Lynch, Former German Goalkeeper Reports To PC

  12-09-2016 16:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Promo Video For WWE Story Time
  Above is the official WWE promo video for their new WWE Network show Story Time.
  Triple H Congratulates Becky Lynch
  Following her win as the first ever WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch posed for the following photo with Triple H:A long road traveled to the well-deserved destination. Congrats @BeckyLynchWWE…you were #StraightFire tonight. pic.twitter.com/jTj7OKMJgF
  — Triple H (@TripleH) September 12, 2016Former German Goalkeeper Reports
  
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• Backstage Update On Randy Orton’s Injury, More On Eric Young Possibly Signing With WWE

  12-09-2016 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
  Backstage Update On Randy Orton’s Injury
  PWinsider.com is reporting that WWE officials were aware of Randy Orton’s injury at least a week ago.
  Related: Randy Orton Written Off WWE Backlash & Surprise Opponent Named For Bray Wyatt
  According to PWInsider Orton had passed some of the Impact concussion tests needed to be cleared but was not passing them consistently enough to the point WWE doctors thought he’d be go
  
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