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• More on TNA Canceling Talent Flights Ahead of Next Week’s TV Tapings, Footage of Styles & Banks Playing WWE 2K17, Updated ROH PPV Line-Up

  29-09-2016 23:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  More on TNA Canceling Talent Flights Ahead of Bound for Glory
  As we noted yesterday, PWInsider.com is claiming rumors of TNA canceling talent flights ahead of Bound for Glory and next week’s TV tapings were inaccurate, however WZ ‘s Justin LaBar is now reporting the following:Sadly, TNA has cancelled some wrestlers flights &matches to cut costs. The site saying it’s false is spin doctoring PR for TNA mgmt sources.
  — Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) September 29, 2016
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• Matt And Jeff Hardy Comment On Whether They Would Return To WWE

  29-09-2016 23:07
  
  - TNA Superstars Matt and Jeff Hardy recently spoke with Sports Illustrated to help promote Sunday’s TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view. Here are the following highlights:
  If they would jump to WWE when their contracts expire in February:
  Jeff: “All the WWE stuff really depends on what happens between now and February with TNA. I just went out to Nashville and recorded six songs, and we’re about to open a store that sells original art work, which is going to be huge. If it feels
  
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• Rob Van Dam On His Current Relationship With WWE, Was He Contacted For The Brand Split, More

  29-09-2016 22:59
  
  Episode five of Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 1,2,360 with special guest Rob Van Dam is on iTunes and YouTube, as seen in the video above. In this rare interview RVD reveals his current WWE deal, talks about watching Ancient Aliens with Action Bronson and tells the story of Taz and Sandman costing Sabu $30,000 They sent us the following highlights:
  His current run with WWE:
  “I have a deal now with them, just like [Chris] Jericho, where I can do short term deals. I did a three-month deal and s
  
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• Kevin Owens On WWE Clash Of Champions, Triple H Helping Him, Worrying About Injuries

  29-09-2016 22:38
  
  - Newly crowned WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens was the guest on the latest “Off The Top Rope” segment on ESPN SportsCenter with Jonathan Coachman. Here are the following highlights, check out the full video below:
  * Owens said headlining WWE Clash of the Champions was “pretty surreal” and noted that even being on a WWE pay-per-view was surreal because he’s watched so many since he was 11 years old.* Owens added that main eventing a WWE pay-per-view and to become
  
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• Report – Dixie Carter Making ‘A Mess’ Of TNA’s Sale Negotiations

  29-09-2016 22:28
  
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there is a growing frustration within TNA, due to the feeling that Dixie Carter is making a mess of the TNA sale negotiations. One person close to the sale told the Observer the following…
  “There are a lot of hurdles and games being played. She (Dixie Carter) has really made a mess and is responsible for all of it.”
  Another person stated the following…
  “I thought Aroluxe had it late last week (this was when just days
  
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• Paul Heyman On The Possibility Of A Match Between Brock Lesnar And The Rock

  29-09-2016 22:25
  
  - In a recent promotional interview for WWE 2k17 in The Sun, Paul Heyman talked about the possibility of his client Brock Lesnar meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the ring one day. Lesnar and Johnson are both much more famous now than they were when they had their 2002 SummerSlam match, and if they faced off again it would likely be the biggest match of the year.
  Heyman noted that The Rock never called out Lesnar during any of his recent returns, instead choosing Bray Wyatt and Ru
  
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• Edge Talks About The WWE Using His Off Screen Affair With Lita As A Storyline

  29-09-2016 22:25
  
  - WWE Hall Of Famer Edge recently appeared on the Sam Roberts’ Wrestling Podcast and talked about the point when he felt he achieved main event status, his Matt Hardy feud involving WWE Hall Of Famer Lita and more. Here are the following highlights:
  On his feud with John Cena:
  “Yeah, I think that’s when it’s like, ‘let’s test the waters here and see what he [has] got’ and then, I felt like I hit it out of the park. So it was like, ‘okay, we can dep
  
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• Edge gets caught in a bank brawl in WWE Studios’ “Interrogation

  29-09-2016 22:21
  
  Edge gets caught in a bank brawl in WWE Studios’ “InterrogationThe post Edge gets caught in a bank brawl in WWE Studios’ “Interrogation appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 9/29 Edition of NXT Rebellion: Dusty Classic II Announced, Samoa Joe Off The Chain, Asuka’s Dominance, More

  29-09-2016 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rebellion!
  This episode is hosted by Jamie Campbell and features Octavarius‘ Brian Wohl as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  In this episode Jamie & Brian discuss:
  The upcoming Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic
  How the women can team up to conquer Asuka
  Samoa Joe going off the chain
  Whether or not The Authors of Pain are fans of the Pumpkin Spice Latte
  More…
  Jamie also debuts a
  
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• The Miz’s Fantasy Football Minute — Week 4

  29-09-2016 22:19
  
  The Miz’s Fantasy Football Minute — Week 4The post The Miz’s Fantasy Football Minute — Week 4 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Goldberg & Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton & Ric Flair: Raw, Sept. 29, 2003

  29-09-2016 22:19
  
  Goldberg & Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton & Ric Flair: Raw, Sept. 29, 2003The post Goldberg & Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton & Ric Flair: Raw, Sept. 29, 2003 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Vladimir Kozlov on teaming with Santino Marella: Where Are They Now? Extra

  29-09-2016 22:18
  
  Vladimir Kozlov on teaming with Santino Marella: Where Are They Now? ExtraThe post Vladimir Kozlov on teaming with Santino Marella: Where Are They Now? Extra appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Primo & Epico invite you to The Shining Star of Puerto Rico Resort and Hotel

  29-09-2016 22:18
  
  Primo & Epico invite you to The Shining Star of Puerto Rico Resort and HotelThe post Primo & Epico invite you to The Shining Star of Puerto Rico Resort and Hotel appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Dan Matha debuts next week: WWE NXT, Sept. 28, 2016

  29-09-2016 22:17
  
  Dan Matha debuts next week: WWE NXT, Sept. 28, 2016The post Dan Matha debuts next week: WWE NXT, Sept. 28, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Insult added to injury for Liv Morgan: NXT Exclusive, Sept. 28, 2016

  29-09-2016 22:16
  
  Insult added to injury for Liv Morgan: NXT Exclusive, Sept. 28, 2016
   The post Insult added to injury for Liv Morgan: NXT Exclusive, Sept. 28, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Paige Hints at Possibly Needing Surgery

  29-09-2016 21:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
  Injured WWE star Paige has offered the following update on Twitter, noting she might need to undergo surgery:Been quiet for a while. Time to get the neck fixed so I can come back and kick some ass. pic.twitter.com/aPxiprMLjF
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) September 29, 2016The post Paige Hints at Possibly Needing Surgery appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• More News on Current WWE Tryouts Attended by Eddie Kingston, Son of Former Champ, Four Horsewoman of UFC & More, WWE Exec Comments

  29-09-2016 21:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE.com has posted an article taking a more in depth look at the current tryouts being held in Orlando, FL. The report notes 19 men and 19 women are attending the tryouts, and some notable names are in attendance.
  Ronda Rousey’s teammate and former UFC Bantamweight Shayna Baszler is at the tryouts along with names such as Heidi Lovelace, Kimber Lee, Nicole Savoy and current Shimmer Wrestling Heart of Shimmer Champion Su Yung.
  Amongst the men attendin
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “Aries and Joe Carry The Show”

  29-09-2016 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tye Dillinger vs. Angelo Hawkins kicked off NXT. Dillinger arm drags Dawkins, taunts him with his cartwheels and does the perfect ten taunt. The crowd is behind him, but Angelo Dawkins forces Dillinger into the corner. Tye fires back in the corner with some Ric Flair like chops. Dawkins misses a spinning corner splash after a reversal, which allows Dillinger to drop Dawkins. Tye Dillinger connects with a few clotheslines and then so
  
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• Renee Dupree on Why Fans Didn’t Boo John Cena During Their Feud, Praises Cena’s Professionalism, Indy Star on Why WWE Canceled His Tryout

  29-09-2016 20:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Renee Dupree on Why Fans Didn’t Boo John Cena During Their Feud
  Original “La Resistance” member and multiple time WWE Tag Team Champion René Duprée talks about his feud with John Cena near the beginning of Cena’s singles run in WWE, Dupree had worked with Cena previously in OVW:
  Indy Star on Why WWE Canceled His Tryout
  Current GNW Canadian Champion HANNIBAL “The Death Dealer” talks about the events leading up to his 2016 WW
  
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• TJ Perkins Comments on Who Created His WWE Entrance, WWE NXT Live Event Tonight, Next Name Revealed for WWE’s “Where Are They Now?”

  29-09-2016 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Next Name Revealed for WWE’s “Where Are They Now?”
  According to PWInsider.com, the second edition of WWE’s “Where Are They Now?” will feature Ted DiBiase Jr.
  WWE NXT Live Event Tonight
  WWE NXT has a live event tonight in Lakeland, Florida at the Lakeland Armory, and if you are attending the event you can submit a live fan report to [email protected].
  TJ Perkins Comments on Who Created His WWE Entrance
  WWE Raw Cruiserweight
  
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• Top WWE CWC Star Returning for Dusty Rhodes Classic, Rock Hosting Preview of His New TV Series, Early 2017 Royal Rumble Location Talk

  29-09-2016 20:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Early 2017 Royal Rumble Location Talk
  According to PWInsider.com, there has been early talk of the 2017 WWE Royal Rumble PPV taking place in San Antonio, TX.
  Top WWE CWC Star Returning for Dusty Rhodes Classic
  WWE has announced CWC star Kota Ibushi will be returning to WWE to compete in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic in NXT. Ibushi will team with Hideo Itami.
  Itami and Ibushi join the following announced teams for the tournament:
  -Tino Sabbatelli will team with Riddick Moss-Bobby Roode will
  
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• Broken Matt Hardy Says Bischoff & Hogan “Raped & Pillaged” TNA, Talks TNA Losing Sight of X-Division, Miz’s Fantasy Football Minute (Videos)

  29-09-2016 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Miz’s Fantasy Football Minute
  It’s the first week of byes — who does the Intercontinental Champion have on his radar to help your fantasy team out?
  Broken Matt Hardy Talks Bischoff & Hogan “Pillaging” Impact Wrestling
  RFVideo.com has released a new “Reflections” DVD featuring TNA star “Broken” Matt Hardy, and you can watch a preview for the release in the video below.
  During the interview, Hardy talks Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan &ldq
  
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• More From Billy Corgan on Current TNA Situation, Creative and Financial Struggles in the Company, WWE Involvement, Wrestling Philosophy

  29-09-2016 18:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, TNA President Billy Corgan was today’s guest on ESPN Radio’s Dan Le Batard Show, and the following are more highlights from Corgan addressing the current TNA sale situation.
  Corgan said the current TNA situation is complicated because pro wrestling is struggling with revenue, and a pro wrestling show will typically generate much lower revenue than a show with similar, or even lower ratings. Corgan added not only is there a money struggle within TNA right now, but there is
  
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• Freelance Wrestling Announces Frank “The Clown”, Comedian Mike O’Keefe, Music From Ross Berman & More For Tomorrow’s Pre-Show Party

  29-09-2016 18:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tomorrow night Freelance Wrestling presents it’s latest live show from The Chop Shop in Chicago… Freelance Strikes Back!
  WrestleZone will be featuring a full preview tomorrow for the event as well as live coverage tomorrow night while it is ongoing.
  Purchase: Ticket To Freelance Wrestling Strikes Back
  Doors open for Freelance Wrestling Strikes Back at 8 pm and Freelance’s Pre-Show Party kicks off at 8:15 pm. WrestleZone’s Nick Hausman will serve as the Master Of Fu
  
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• Billy Corgan Says There is a “Gunfight” Over Who Will Get Control of TNA, Confirms Vince Wants to Buy TNA, Is Bound for Glory Happening?

  29-09-2016 17:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, TNA President Billy Corgan appeared on ESPN Radio’s Dan Le Batard show this morning, and during the interview Corgan addressed the current state of TNA Wrestling and below are some highlights.
  Corgan confirmed there is a “gunfight” right now over who will get majority control of TNA, and when asked by show host Le Batard how you beat Vince McMahon when he wants to purchase something, Corgan had the following to say:
  “You don
  
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• Hornswoggle Reveals WWE Gimmicks He Didn’t Want to Portray, Talks His Split with Finlay, Tommy Dreamer Being His “Road Dad” and More

  29-09-2016 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Hornswoggle was a recent guest on the “Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast” which you can listen to in full at this link or in the player below. The following are some interview highlights.On Tommy Dreamer Being His “Road Dad”:
  We traveled together for a long time. He took care of me, and the guy that hired me for WWE. he made the call to me; I ignored a few of his calls because they were from a blocked number, and when I finally
  
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• Final Bound for Glory Hype on Impact Wrestling Tonight, Gail Kim on Becoming a Wrestler, Vladimir Kozlov Talks Teaming With Santino (Videos)

  29-09-2016 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Vladimir Kozlov Talks Teaming With Santino Marella
  WWE has just uploaded the above video to their official YouTube page featuring Vladimir Kozlov talking about teaming with Santino Marella.
  Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Preview
  Tonight’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling will feature the final hype for Sunday’s Bound for Glory PPV and the following matches:
  Lethal Lockdown:-Team Bobby Lashley vs. Team Ethan Carter III
  -A sitdown interview with Moose and Mike Bennett
  -Madi
  
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• Eva Marie Transforms into All Black Everything, WWE 2K17 Development Features (Videos), Mick Foley Weighs In On The Presidential Debate

  29-09-2016 16:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Eva Marie Transforms In To All Black Everything
  WWE Superstar Eva Marie has posted the above video to her personal YouTube page showing her stylist transforming her from “All Red Everything” to “All Black Everything”.
  WWE 2K17 creative director Lynell Jinks addresses game development and features in the following video which has been released via Xavier Woods’ “UpUpDownDown” YouTube channel:
  Mick Foley Weighs In On The Presidential Debate
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• Kevin Owens Says He Wants Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, Talks HHH Helping Him Win the Title, Backstage Reaction, Finn Balor’s Injury, More

  29-09-2016 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kevin Owens was the special guest on this week’s WWE Off the Top Rope segment on ESPN, and you can watch it in full in the video player below. The following are some highlights.
  Owens said headlining WWE Clash of Champions, and just appearing on WWE PPV events in general is “surreal” since he has been watching WWE PPV events since he was 11 years old.
  On Triple H helping him win the Universal Title, Owens said he’s not surprised
  
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• John Cena Appears In Voter Registration Day Sketch (Video), Billy Corgan Appearing On ESPN Today

  29-09-2016 16:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  John Cena Featured In Voter Registration Day Message
  WWE Superstar John Cena was one of the celebrities featured earlier this week in comedy sketch on an episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert reminding people to vote. You can watch the video in the embedded player above.
  Billy Corgan Appearing On ESPN Radio Show Today
  Impact Wrestling has announced that TNA President Billy Corgan will be appearing on ESPN’s The Dan LeBatard Show today at 11:30 AM EST:Our next stop is @LeBatar
  
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• Primo & Epico Invite You to The Shining Star (Video), Total Bellas Cast Appearing On The Today Show, This Week’s Raw Social Media Ratings

  29-09-2016 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Primo & Epico Invite You to The Shining Star Resort & Hotel
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their official YouTube page. It features Primo and Epico inviting fans to, “take advantage of an exclusive offer from The Shining Stars by visiting the new, official Facebook page of The Shining Stars of Puerto Rico Resort and Hotel.”
  This Week’s Raw Social Media Ratings
  This week’s edition of WWE Raw ranked #2 among series & specials for the ni
  
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• Matt and Jeff Hardy Talk Whether or Not They Will Jump Ship to WWE When Their TNA Contracts Expire, Their Famous WWE TLC Matches, More

  29-09-2016 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Stars Matt and Jeff Hardy recently spoke with Sports Illustrated to promote Sunday’s TNA Bound for Glory PPV and below are some interview highlights:If they would jump to WWE when their contracts expire in February:
  Jeff: “All the WWE stuff really depends on what happens between now and February with TNA. I just went out to Nashville and recorded six songs, and we’re about to open a store that sells original art work, which is going to be hu
  
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• Cody Rhodes Comments on the Use of His Last Name, Sasha Banks Reacts to Seeing Herself in WWE 2K17, Hulk Hogan News

  29-09-2016 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sasha Banks Reacts to Seeing Herself in WWE 2K17
  Sasha Banks Tweeted the following after seeing herself for the first time in WWE 2K17:#TheBoss @SashaBanksWWE gets to OFFICIALLY play as herself for the first time in #WWE2K17! https://t.co/NbAFiX7NpN @WWEgames
  — WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2016Cody Rhodes Comments on the Use of His Last Name
  TNA star Cody Rhodes, who will be using the name “Cody” in TNA, Tweeted the following:Short and sweet
  You’ll
  
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• Update: The Latest On A Potential Sale Of TNA, Is WWE Still In The Picture?, How Much Will It Cost To Fund BFG & TNA TV Tapings?, More

  29-09-2016 15:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that it is indeed crunch time for TNA as the company needs to fund this Sunday’s Bound For Glory PPV as well as next week’s television tapings.Dave Meltzer notes that Dixie Carter, who is still the majority owner in TNA, is being blamed for the making the sale a total mess. Someone with close knowledge of the situation reportedly told Meltzer that there are a lot of, “hurdles and game
  
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• Aron Rex Talks Current Mood and Backstage Changes in TNA, Cody Rhodes & Other Former WWE Stars in the Company, Freedom in TNA

  29-09-2016 07:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Aron Rex, the former Damien Sandow, sat down with Interactive Wrestling Radio courtesy of www.WrestlingEpicenter.com to discuss his Impact Grand Championship Finals match at Bound for Glory with Drew Galloway, the changes happening backstage at TNA, his frustrations in WWE, and a cool nugget about his experience with the Poffo family including asking Lanny for his blessing to do the “Genius” like character and the “Macho Man” parody.
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• Rumor Killer On TNA Flights and Talents Being Canceled Ahead of Bound for Glory and Next Week’s TV Tapings

  29-09-2016 06:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rumors have been floating around the internet tonight that TNA has canceled talent flights ahead of Bound for Glory, and according to PWInsider.com there is no truth to the rumors, and no flights or talents have been canceled from next week’s scheduled TV tapings. Furthermore it’s being said any reports that TNA has already been sold, or that there have been changes in TNA ownership, are untrue.
  Read Also: Latest On TNA Sale, Who Is Investing With Billy Corgan, How Much He
  
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• Rob Van Dam On If He Was Contacted for the WWE Brand Split, His Current WWE Status, Which Wrestlers He Trusts and Trying to Meet JCVD

  29-09-2016 06:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Episode five of Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 1,2,360 with special guest Rob Van Dam is on iTunes and YouTube now. In this rare interview RVD reveals his current WWE deal, talks about watching Ancient Aliens with Action Bronson and tells the story of Taz and Sandman costing Sabu $30,000. You can watch here: https://youtu.be/1-3ixoGCKTI, or listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/x-pac-1-2-360-afterbuzz-tv/
  
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• Jim Ross Blogs – Cesaro/Sheamus, Brand Split, Charlotte, SmackDown

  29-09-2016 05:50
  
  Jim Ross has posted his latest blog online. Some highlights are below:
  On Cesaro and Sheamus: “Like the potential of a Cesaro/Sheamus tag team if executed aggressively & logically. Tag team scene needs a boost.”
  On Charlotte: “Charlotte is morphing into a legit villain. That’s a fleeting skill set.”
  On the Cruiseweight division: “Remaining hopeful that the Cruiseweights will be successfully developed on RAW. A regular diet of “spot fests” isn&r
  
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• The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Officially Returning + NXT ‘Fallout’ Video

  29-09-2016 05:38
  
  – William Regal confirmed on this week’s NXT that the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is returning, starting with next week’s show. The finals will take place on November 19th at NXT Takeover: Toronto. Bobby Roode and Tye Dillinger have been announced as one of the teams in the tournament.
  – Here are this week’s NXT Fallout videos, with Dillinger explaining why he’s teaming with Roode in the Dusty Rhodes Classic and Billie Kay and Peyton Royce mocking Liv Morgan
  
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• Eric Bischoff: ‘TNA’s Sale Rumors Are Complete Chaos’, & More

  29-09-2016 05:24
  
  Eric Bischoff weighed in on the rumors about TNA’s potential sale and more in his latest Bischoff on Wrestling podcast. You can check out the audio and some highlights below:
  On what comes to his mind when he hears the rumors: “Chaos. Shear chaos. I have been reading it like everyone else. I don’t have any inside information. I have to give my disclaimer here: I am currently involved in on-going litigation with TNA. I have to be a little bit judicious and careful about what I s
  
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• Details On New WWE Comic Book Series; Synopsis And 1st Issue Cover Art, Listen To Lince Dorado’s New WWE Theme

  29-09-2016 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lince Dorado
  WWE Music uploaded Lince Dorado’s new WWE theme to their official YouTube account; you can listen to it in the player above.
  WWE
  IGN.com is reporting WWE and BOOM! Studios will release a new comic book series called “WWE” starting in January 2017.
  The new series, written by Dennis Hopeless and drawn by Eduard Petrovich, will feature a story about Seth Rollins fighting to win the WWE Championship while he also faces off with former Shield stablemates Roman Reigns a
  
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• WWE Confirms First Four Teams In Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Insult Added To Injury For Liv Morgan After Tonight’s NXT

  29-09-2016 04:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic
  As noted earlier, it was confirmed that the NXT Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will return this year, with the first round starting next week.
  Shortly after the announcement, WWE.com confirmed the first four teams in the tournament:
  Tye Dillinger & Bobby Roode
  D.I.Y. (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano)
  The Revival
  Cedric Alexander & Andrade “Cien” Almas
  Next week’s NXT will feature The Revival versus Alexander and Almas.
  Related: Con
  
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• Confirmed Matches For Next Week’s NXT, WWE Hypes Dan Matha Debut, Total Bellas Cast On Today Show This Week

  29-09-2016 03:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Total Bellas
  The cast of Total Bellas – John Cena, Daniel Bryan and The Bella Twins – will appear on NBC’s Today show Friday morning to promote the show’s premiere, which will start to air next week on October 5th.
  NXT
  Next week’s episode of NXT will feature the opening round of the 2016 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, which was officially confirmed on tonight’s show; next week we will see Cedric Alexander
  
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• WrestleCade Announces Ryback Vs Matt Hardy, Sting Appearance, Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Officially Announced, Tye Dillinger Comments

  29-09-2016 03:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WrestleCade
  WrestleCade recently announced Ryback will take on Matt Hardy for the WrestleCade Championship in a first time ever match at their live event on November 26th in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
  Additionally, Sting is now being advertised for an appearance at WrestleCade; Sting will be on hand for solo autographs and photos, as well as a joint photo op with Ric Flair. Click here for more details.
  WrestleCade will feature the pre
  
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• Bellator CEO Scott Coker Comments On Recent Ryback Talks & Discusses CM Punk’s MMA Future

  29-09-2016 03:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of Bischoff on Wrestling was just released earlier tonight. It features interviews with Bellator CEO Scott Coker and former Super Bowl Champion/WrestleMania 2 competitor Russ Francis.
  You can find some of Scott’s comments transcribed below.Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On whether or not he can comment on talks Bellator and Ryback may be having:
  SC: I can comment on it and really it’s a very short conversation because their management did re
  
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• More Backstage News On The Potential Sale Of TNA Wrestling

  29-09-2016 03:21
  
  UPDATE: According to a “veteran TNA talent,” everyone in TNA is nervous about the company’s impending sale. The situation is described as a “new level of concern” above and beyond the usual uncertainty about the company’s status.
  Several wrestlers who were booked for next week’s iMPACT! tapings have had their flights and matches canceled, with the aforementioned source saying he wasn’t even sure if he would be on the Bound For Glory card because th
  
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• Cody Rhodes In New Arrow Season 5 Trailer, Details On Upcoming Impact Wrestling Stars Appearance Including Moose, Eddie Edwards

  29-09-2016 03:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Arrow
  The CW released the new Arrow season 5 trailer earlier today, which features a guest appearance by Cody Rhodes in an episode this season.Rhodes makes an appearance as an as-yet-unknown villain; he makes his first appearance at the 45 second mark in the trailer, seen above. Arrow’s fifth season premieres on the CW next Wednesday night.
  Impact Wrestling
  TNA stars Rockstar Spud, Eddie Edwards, Moose and Laurel Van Ness will be appearing at Big League Cards in Casselberry, Florida next
  
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• Jim Ross Shares Feedback On This Week’s RAW & Smackdown, What Made This Week’s Top Ten WWE Smackdown Live Moments?

  29-09-2016 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross
  The latest Jim Ross blog is available now on the JR’s Bar-B-Q website; Ross shares feedback about this week’s WWE TV programs; you can read a few highlights below:
  Easy to see how high a priority Reigns vs Rusev is to WWE when they placed that match on Monday night before the Presidential Debate started which destroyed essentially everythhing on TV Monday night including woodshedding Monday Night Football.
  Like the potential of a Ce
  
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• Eric Bischoff Discusses The Potential Sale Of TNA & Whether Or Not He Sees Similarities To WWE Buying WCW

  29-09-2016 02:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of Bischoff on Wrestling was just released earlier tonight. It features interviews with Bellator CEO Scott Coker and former Super Bowl Champion/WrestleMania 2 competitor Russ Francis.
  During Eric’s weekly “The Business of Professional Wrestling” segment he takes some time to talk about the potential sale of TNA and how it compares to when WWE bought WCW. You can find those comments transcribed below.
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• Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt Added To WWE’s No Mercy PPV

  29-09-2016 02:09
  
  WWE announced today that Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt is now official for the October 9th WWE No Mercy PPV. Here is the updated card for the show…
  BREAKING: #TheViper @RandyOrton will battle The #EaterOfWorlds @WWEBrayWyatt on October 9 at #SDLive's exclusive PPV #WWENoMercy! pic.twitter.com/fohy8hJejn
  — WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2016* Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt* Smackdown Tag Team Title Match: Champions Heath Slater & Rhyno vs. The Usos* Smackdown Women’s Title Match: Champi
  
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