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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Featuring No Mercy Fallout and a Tag Team Main Event?

  12-10-2016 23:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring WWE No Mercy fallout, averaged 2.448 million viewers. This week’s number is up 5.7% from last week’s show, which averaged 2.316 million viewers.
  Smackdown this week ranked #6 for the night in viewership, behind MLB, Hannity, The Kelly File and The O’Reilly Factor, and #2 in the 18-49, behind MLB.
  This week’s Smackdown was down in the brand split war, as WWE Raw averaged 2
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Featuring No Mercy Fallout and a Tag Main Event?

  12-10-2016 23:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring WWE No Mercy fallout, averaged 2.448 million viewers. This week’s number is up 5.7% from last week’s show, which averaged 2.316 million viewers.
  Smackdown this week ranked #6 for the night in viewership, behind MLB, Hannity, The Kelly File and The O’Reilly Factor, and #2 in the 18-49, behind MLB.
  This week’s Smackdown was down in the brand split war, as WWE Raw averaged 2
  
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• Hideo Itami Suffers Another Injury At NXT Live Event, Likely Out of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic (Video)

  12-10-2016 23:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE NXT star Hideo Itami injured his neck at a recent NXT live event, and he could be out of action for several months.
  The injury occurred when Itami took a powerslam during a tag team match on October 1st. Itami teamed with Shinsuke Nakamura to take on Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli.
  Itami and Kota Ibushi were recently announced as a team in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic — which
  
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• WWE SmackDown Viewership For This Week – Details

  12-10-2016 23:50
  
  - According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE SmackDown live episode, featuring Randy Orton and Kane vs. Luke Harper and Bray Wyatt in the main event, drew 2.448 million viewers.This number is up 5.7% from last week’s show, which drew 2.316 million viewers.
  SmackDown was #6 for the night in viewership, behind MLB Playoff games, Hannity, The Kelly File and The O’Reilly Factor.
  - In the video seen below, WWE Top 10 takes you back to this week’s SmackDown Live to revisit th
  
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• More Brock Lesnar WWE RAW Dates Revealed – Details

  12-10-2016 22:05
  
  Brock Lesnar is currently scheduled to appear on the October 24th RAW. That show takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  Goldberg will appear on next week’s (October 17th) show to answer the challenge from Paul Heyman for him to return and fight Lesnar.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Ric Flair Partying With Divas On A Plane! **WHOA** – NEW & MUST-SEE-NOW!!!
  The post More Brock Lesnar WWE RAW Dates Revealed – Details appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Bobby Roode & Tye Dillinger Talk Competing in Dusty Classic (Video), Unfinished Version of Alex Riley Song Released, Smackdown Top 10

  12-10-2016 21:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Unfinished Version of Alex Riley Song Released
  WZ reader Matt Wilson has sent in word that the band Downstait, who performs WWE entrance songs for The Miz, Dolph Ziggler and Alex Riley, have released an unfinished version of a new theme that they were working on for Alex Riley before he was released back in May. It’s a 2.0 version of Riley’s “Say It To My Face” theme. They have released the song on their SoundCloud page at this
  
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• Mick Foley Reacts To Paige’s Latest WWE Wellness Policy Suspension

  12-10-2016 21:40
  Mick Foley posted the following on Twitter, commenting on Paige’s latest WWE Wellness suspension…
  Thinking of you @RealPaigeWWE and a song I've loved since I was 7 – "Tomorrow's Gonna Be a Brighter Day"
  — Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) October 12, 2016100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): The Undertaker As A Young Kid, Teenager, Etc!!! **MUST-SEE** – HILARIOUS!!!
  The post Mick Foley Reacts To Paige’s Latest WWE Wellness Policy Suspension appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• My Nervousness About Women’s Title In HIAC, Cruiserweight Stand Out, James Ellsworth’s Value

  12-10-2016 21:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  I posted my running thoughts from Monday and Tuesday watching RAW and SmackDown Live on Upgruv.com. Here’s some highlights of some of those thoughts starting with the hot topic of the WWE Women’s title:
  >>Charlotte vs Sasha Banks inside a Hell in a Cell. First time ever a women’s match in WWE inside this structure is an attraction. While I look forward to the match, I’m also scared. They are flag bearers of a new era in WWE wome
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe Steel Cage Match Confirmed, Meet Nakamura

  12-10-2016 21:15
  
  – WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura will face Samoa Joe in a steel cage match at the December 8th NXT live event in Melbourne, Australia.
  – WXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura will face Samoa Joe in a steel cage match at the December 8th NXT live event in Melbourne, Australia.
  BREAKING NEWS: @TripleH today confirmed on a media call that @ShinsukeN will battle @SamoaJoe inside a STEEL CAGE at #NXTMelbourne! pic.twitter.com/rvu6Y6aNy6
  — WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) October 12, 20161
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s UFC Return Fight Announced

  12-10-2016 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  UFC has announced that Ronda Rousey will make her return to the Octagon at UFC 207 on Friday, December 30th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Rousey will face the 13-4 Amanda Nunes at the event headlined by Cain Velasquez vs. Fabricio Werdum.
  During today’s edition of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, UFC President Dana White announced the fight and offered the following comment:
  “The thing that everybody has been waiting for for a good year, Ronda Rousey i
  
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• Daniel Bryan Appearing on Upcoming WWE Tour

  12-10-2016 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has just announced that Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan will be appearing on the upcoming overseas tour which includes the following dates:
  -Genting Arena in Birmingham, England on Wednesday, November 9th-Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales on Thursday, November 10th-Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain on Friday, November 11th-Barclaycard Center (Palacio de los Deportes) in Madrid, Spain on Saturday, November 12th-Pabellon Bizkala Arena in Bilbao, Spain on Sunda
  
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• Tyler Breeze Also Not Happy with WWE 2K17 Rating, Eva Marie Talks Acting Alongside Nicolas Cage, Transitioning from the Ring to Movies (Video)

  12-10-2016 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tyler Breeze Also Not Happy with WWE 2K17 Rating
  In addition to Rusev, Tyler Breeze is not happy with his WWE 2K17 rating as he Tweeted the following:
  @RealSummerWWE is a 70?! Same as me?! you’re telling me she could beat Sami Zayn (87?!?) because I did!!!@WWEgames @2K #not17betterthanme
  — Prince Pretty (@MmmGorgeous) October 12, 2016Eva Marie Talks Acting Alongside Nicolas Cage
  As noted, WWE star Eva Marie has begun principal photography on the m
  
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• Tyler Breeze Also Not Happy with WWE 2K17 Rating, Eva Marie Talks Acting Alongside Nicolas Cage, Transitioning from the Ring to Movies

  12-10-2016 20:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tyler Breeze Also Not Happy with WWE 2K17 Rating
  In addition to Rusev, Tyler Breeze is not happy with his WWE 2K17 rating as he Tweeted the following:
  @RealSummerWWE is a 70?! Same as me?! you’re telling me she could beat Sami Zayn (87?!?) because I did!!!@WWEgames @2K #not17betterthanme
  — Prince Pretty (@MmmGorgeous) October 12, 2016Eva Marie Talks Acting Alongside Nicolas Cage
  As noted, WWE star Eva Marie has begun principal photography on the m
  
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• Bayley Describes the Current Raw Locker Room Atmosphere, Who She Goes to in WWE for Advice, Does She Think Raw is Better Than Smackdown?

  12-10-2016 20:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE star Bayley recently spoke with Kevin Wong of Bleacher Report to promote the new WWE 2K17 video game and below are some interview highlights:
  Do you think Raw is currently better than SmackDown?
  “Well, maybe I’m a little biased! But I think Raw is killing it right now. Every division is doing well. We just did this huge tour, and the South American fans were so excited to see all the Superstars, so I think we have a stacked roster. But SmackDown is a great brand. They push
  
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• Slater & Rhyno Talk No Mercy Win, Facing The Usos (Video), Rusev Not Happy with His WWE 2K17 Rating, Tyler Breeze Loses Fandango (Video)

  12-10-2016 20:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rusev Not Happy with His WWE 2K17 Rating
  With WWE 2K17 now available, former WWE United States Champion Rusev has a rating of 86, which The Bulgarian Brute feels is too low. He Tweeted the following:RUSEV STATEMENT. @WWEgames @2k pic.twitter.com/iC1IpNDdIx
  — Rusev MACHKA (@RusevBUL) October 12, 2016Slater & Rhyno Talk No Mercy Win
  SmackDown Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Rhyno discuss The Usos’ new attitude, their true feeli
  
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• Heyman Takes Credit for Goldberg Media Attention, WWE 2K17 Includes CM Punk Mention (Video), NXT Title Steel Cage Match Announced

  12-10-2016 20:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT Title Steel Cage Match Announced
  WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe in a steel cage match has been announced for the December 8th NXT live event in Melbourne, Australia.
  Heyman Takes Credit for Goldberg Media Attention
  Paul Heyman Tweeted the following on the media attention Goldberg is getting for his WWE return:Look how dropping @BrockLesnar‘s name has increased @Goldberg‘s value … headline on @The
  
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• Why Curt Hawkins Did Not Wrestle Last Night, Dusty Rhodes Classic Continues and More on NXT Tonight, Mick Foley Tweets Paige

  12-10-2016 20:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Why Curt Hawkins Did Not Wrestle Last Night
  According to PWInsider.com, Curt Hawkins did not wrestle on WWE Smackdown Live last night because of time constraints. Several of the previous Smackdown segments ran longer than their allotted time so the last minute decision was made to scrap Hawkins’ segment. As of now, Hawkins is scheduled to make his in-ring return next week in Denver.
  Dusty Rhodes Classic Continues and More on NXT Tonight
  The following matches hav
  
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• Backstage News On WWE Changes For Luke Harper

  12-10-2016 20:27
  
  - As noted, WWE Superstar Luke Harper returned to WWE this week after dislocating his patella and tearing his MPFL ligament, he was recently cleared to return to action last month.
  As earlier reported, Harper worked last week’s RAW live events in South America and was expected to be a part of the RAW brand.According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, those plans changed after Erick Rowan was injured, Harper was then moved to the SmackDown brand to take Rowan’s role.
  Rowan r
  
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• Rey Mysterio: Lucha Underground Displays Lucha Libre At It’s Best

  12-10-2016 20:17
  
  - Lucha Underground competitor Rey Mysterio was recently interviewed by Marvel to help promote the Lucha Underground’s upcoming fourth season, check out the highlights below:
  On what Lucha Underground different:
  “Right out the start, the way wrestling is displayed there. It’s an art form. And the way I grew up in Tijuana, across the border from San Diego, was Lucha Libre. Lucha Underground displays Lucha Libre at it’s best. High flying nonstop action. It’s incredibl
  
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• R-Truth On His Career Longevity, McMahon Preferring Him As A Babyface, Best Career Moment

  12-10-2016 20:11
  
  - WWE Superstar R-Truth recently appeared on the Sam Roberts’ Wrestling Podcast to talk about his longevity in professional wrestling, the importance of learning the business and more. Here are the following highlights:
  On his lengthy run with WWE:
  “I’ve been around for a while. I’ve learned and soaked the game up as much as I could. I’ve been around some really important people, some very educated people, that knew the game, the ins, the outs, and taught me and let
  
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• Mick Foley Thinks About Paige, Steel Cage Match At NXT Live Event, Paul Heyman On Goldberg

  12-10-2016 19:59
  
  - As noted, WWE Superstar Paige was suspended for 60 days due to her second violation of the WWE Wellness Policy. RAW General Manager Mick Foley tweeted the following message to Paige:
  Thinking of you @RealPaigeWWE and a song I've loved since I was 7 – "Tomorrow's Gonna Be a Brighter Day"
  — Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) October 12, 2016- NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe in a steel cage match has been officially announced for the December 8th NXT live event in Melbourne, Aus
  
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• Paige And Alberto Del Rio On The Stabbing Incident, Working For TNA, Their Future (Video)

  12-10-2016 19:50
  
  - TMZ Sports recently caught up with Paige and Alberto Del Rio while they were in New York City, here are the following video and highlights:
  * Del Rio also talks about working the indies and says he would work with TNA if they want him.* Paige doesn’t want to talk about her WWE situation and says she will get in trouble but hopes 2017 is better for her.* Del Rio says WWE can do what they want and that it’s “same s–t, different day.”* Paige mentions recovering from
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s RAW Return Date Confirmed

  12-10-2016 19:41
  
  - It’s official, WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar will make his WWE RAW return on October 24th in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  As noted, Bill Goldberg is scheduled for Monday’s RAW from Denver to respond to Paul Heyman’s challenge.
  Daniel Bryan and Renee Young unexpectedly confirmed the Lesnar vs. Goldberg Survivor Series match on last night’s Talking Smack episode. It was also mentioned that Goldberg has been signed by the RAW brand.
  Twitter announcement from The Ta
  
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• Huge Name Announced to Return at 10/24 WWE RAW in Minneapolis

  12-10-2016 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN which will play host to WWE Monday Night Raw on October 24th, has announced that Brock Lesnar will make his return for that night’s show. Lesnar is billed from the city despite being born in South Dakota and being a Canadian resident, so it’s being put over by the venue as a homecoming for the “Beast Incarnate”, who is scheduled to face off against Goldberg at this year’s Survivor Series pay-pe
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s WWE Raw Return Announced

  12-10-2016 19:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN which will play host to WWE Monday Night Raw on October 24th, has announced that Brock Lesnar will make his return for that night’s show. Lesnar is billed from the city despite being born in South Dakota and being a Canadian resident, so it’s being put over by the venue as a homecoming for the “Beast Incarnate”, who is scheduled to face off against Goldberg at this year’s Survivor Series pay-pe
  
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• AJ Styles must defend his WWE World Title against James Ellsworth: WWE Talking Smack, Oct. 11, 2016

  12-10-2016 19:27
  
  AJ Styles must defend his WWE World Title against James Ellsworth: WWE Talking Smack, Oct. 11, 2016The post AJ Styles must defend his WWE World Title against James Ellsworth: WWE Talking Smack, Oct. 11, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Go inside Asuka’s world: WWE24: Women’s Evolution

  12-10-2016 19:26
  
  Go inside Asuka’s world: WWE24: Women’s EvolutionThe post Go inside Asuka’s world: WWE24: Women’s Evolution appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Tyler Breeze loses Fandango: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016

  12-10-2016 19:25
  
  Tyler Breeze loses Fandango: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016The post Tyler Breeze loses Fandango: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• News on Tonight’s Lucha Underground; Rey Mysterio vs Chavo Guerrero, Sexy Star vs Jack Evans and More, Exclusive Photos & Video

  12-10-2016 19:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview for this week’s episode of Lucha Underground.
  Below is an exclusive gallery of images from this week’s episode, and be sure to join WZ on Wednesday night for complete coverage of Lucha Underground!
  Sexy Star must defend her Gift of the Gods Championship against Jack Evans.  Will she be able to shut him up?  Find out who walks away with the gold in the newest episode of “Lucha Underground”.  Two legends collide
  
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• Curt Hawkins explains why he wasn’t on SmackDown LIVE: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016

  12-10-2016 19:24
  
  Curt Hawkins explains why he wasn’t on SmackDown LIVE: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016The post Curt Hawkins explains why he wasn’t on SmackDown LIVE: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Let’s Play WWE 2K17: Wrestlezone Live Stream – We Play The Entire WrestleMania 32 Match Card

  12-10-2016 18:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It’s day two of our WWE 2K17 live stream with Wrestlezone’s Mike Killam, who will be playing through the entire WrestleMania 32 match card from bottom to top.
  You can submit your questions and comments in the comments section below or in the Twitch chat you can find here. Due to time constraints, we will not be taking requests at this time. However, check back tomorrow as we spend all day going through the WWE 2K17 My Career mode.
  The
  
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• WWE 2K17 Hands-On First Impressions: Mechanical Improvements, Dozens of Small Tweaks, CAW, Day One Glitches & More

  12-10-2016 18:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Note: This is not Wrestlezone’s final review of WWE 2K17. Since 2K did not send out early review copies this year, this is day one of our three day hands-on coverage, accompanied by daily live streams, which will culminate in a final review and score this Friday. 
  Yesterday, Tuesday October 11, was launch day for this year’s version of the annual WWE and 2K Sports offering, WWE 2K17. I had the opportunity to sit down with game on day one and live stream over six hours of conten
  
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• Asuka on Jumping From Japan to WWE (Video), Main Event Set For Wrestle Kingdom 11, 4 Title Matches Set For 11/5 NJPW Power Struggle

  12-10-2016 17:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Asuka on Making The Jump To WWE
  NXT Women’s Champion Asuka (formerly known as Kana), is featured in the latest clip from WWE 24, taking a look inside her career in Japan, and her decision to make the jump to WWE. Check it out in the video featured above.
  New Japan Pro Wrestling News
  Following this past Sunday’s incredible NJPW King of Pro Wrestling event, which saw Kenny Omega successfully defend his G1 Climax briefcase against runner-up Hirooki Goto, and IWGP Heavyweight Champion K
  
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• Nancy Grace Finally Gets A Reality Check On Her Bad Coverage Of Pro Wrestling

  12-10-2016 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As WZ reported earlier, former HLN host Nancy Grace appeared on The Jim and Sam Show on SiriusXM radio. She walked out on the interview when being criticized for her coverage of pro wrestling deaths in the past. I weigh in with my thoughts on Upgruv.com. Here’s an excerpt:
  Grace got defensive when asked by Roberts and she began to explain to him that she feels pro wrestlers aren’t protected or cared for at all. Roberts, who has
  
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• 10/12 Edition of WZ Weekly feat. James Ellsworth: Goldberg Returning, Historic HIAC Match Announced, Paige’s Suspension, TNA News, More

  12-10-2016 16:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host:
  Joe Dombrowski’s WZ Weekly exclusive interview with James Ellsworth
  WZ Weekly’s “Spotlight” on Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso
  A look at the Top News Stories of the week including:
  Brie Bella’s pregnancy
  Goldberg returning to WWE
  The 1st Women’s Hell In A Cell match being ann
  
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• VIDEO: Alberto Del Rio and Paige Talk With TMZ About Alleged “Street Fight” Involving Knife Wielding Attacker

  12-10-2016 16:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TMZ Catches Up With Alberto Del Rio & Paige
  TMZ has posted the above video featuring a brief interview with Alberto Del Rio talking about his recent knife fight encounter alongside his girlfriend Paige.
  Related: WWE Fires Back at Suspension Claims Made By Paige and Her Family, Says Paige Tested Positive for an “Illegal Substance”Paige CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 21: WWE Diva Paige attends Wizard World Comic Con at Cleveland Convention Center on February 21, 2015 in Cleveland,
  
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• Why Luke Harper Returned On The SD Live Brand, Maria Kanellis Talks Feeling Objectified By Donald Trump

  12-10-2016 15:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Why Luke Harper Returned On The SD Live Brand
  Wrestling Observer Radio is reporting that Luke Harper was set to return on the RAW brand and that’s why he recently was seen on the RAW shows in Chile. When Erik Rowan went down with a torn rotator cuff recently the call was made to bring back Harper on Smackdown Live and take Rowan’s role.
  Since his departure Rowan has posted the following to his official Twitter account:pic.twitter.com/55gV50Ag1Z
  —
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Should The Wyatt Family Add Another Member?”

  12-10-2016 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The New IC Champion
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  The feud goes on. Dolph Ziggler and The Miz started off Smackdown just like they should, with Ziggler bragging about how he is the new Intercontinental Champion and how The Miz will do whatever it takes to get it back. This prompted The Miz to bring out the Spirit Squad to fight Ziggler in a Handicap Match.
  The match was average at best, but Dolph was able to show the passion and desire that makes him so valuable on Smackdown a
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Comments on Becoming Combate Americas President, Talks Fighters as Entertainers, Will He Still Wrestle?

  12-10-2016 06:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio was announced tonight as the new President of Combate Americas, and Del Rio spoke with ESPN to elaborate on his new role. Del Rio had the following to say:
  “I’m going to be recruiting fighters and I’m going to be there to help them get to the place that they want to get. We have a lot of talent in the company. Most of that talent is Hispanic. That makes me really happy to be able to help them.
  I am going t
  
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• Rusev on Ellsworth Getting a Title Shot, Curt Hawkins on Why He Didn’t Debut Tonight, Slater & Rhyno on Why They Helped Ziggler (Videos)

  12-10-2016 06:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rusev on Ellsworth Getting a Title Shot
  After it was announced that James Ellsworth will be getting a WWE World Title shot on Smackdown Live next week, Rusev Tweeted the following:Ha! Ellsworth had more WWE world heavyweight title chances than me! #SmackDownLive
  — Rusev MACHKA (@RusevBUL) October 12, 2016Slater & Rhyno onWhy They Helped Ziggler
  The SmackDown Tag Team Champions explain why they stepped in between The Showoff, The Miz and The Spirit Squa
  
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• John Cena In-Action After WWE Smackdown Live, Baron Corbin Calls Jack Swagger’s People “Fools” (Video), Swagger on WWE Main Event

  12-10-2016 04:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Swagger on WWE Main Event
  Following WWE Smackdown Live tonight, the following matches were taped for this week’s Main Event:
  -Jack Swagger vs. Tyler Breeze-Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley vs. Aiden English and Simon Gotch
  John Cena In-Action After WWE Smackdown Live
  After WWE Smackdown Live went off the air tonight, John Cena, Nikki Bella and Dolph Ziggler defeated Carmella, The Miz and Baron Corbin in the event’s dark match main event of the night.Awe
  
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• Video Promo For Goldberg’s WWE Raw Return, Baron Corbin Match Announced for Smackdown Next Week, Shane Hypes PPV Challenge

  12-10-2016 04:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Baron Corbin Match Announced for Smackdown Next Week
  It was announced on Talking Smack tonight that Jack Swagger vs Baron Corbin will take place on WWE Smackdown Live next week.
  Video Promo For Goldberg’s WWE Raw Return
  WWE has released the following video hyping Goldberg’s return on Raw next week:Will @Goldberg accept the challenge of @BrockLesnar?Find out LIVE NEXT MONDAY on @WWE#RAW on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/eX7PTgmLuz
  — WWE (@WWE) October 12,
  
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• WWE SmackDown Live Results (10/11) – AJ Styles In Action, Big Survivor Series Announcement

  12-10-2016 04:21
  
  This week’s show starts off with a look back at what happened at No Mercy last Sunday night.
  We are in San Jose, California and your announcers are Mauro Ranallo, David Otunga, and John Layfield.
  Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring.
  He says the weeks and moments leading up to No Mercy go the best of him and he put his title on the line for one more shot at the Intercontinental Title.He did not know if he would be here and he tells people to hit the preview button on your guide.He did n
  
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• WWE Championship Match Announced for Smackdown Live Next Week

  12-10-2016 04:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As seen on WWE Smackdown tonight, James Ellsworth defeated AJ Styles with Dean Ambrose as the special guest referee.
  As a result, Daniel Bryan announced on WWE Talking Smack tonight that Ellsworth will get a shot at the WWE World Title against AJ Styles on Smackdown next week.
  The post WWE Championship Match Announced for Smackdown Live Next Week appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Daniel Bryan Confirms Goldberg vs Lesnar at Survivor Series?, Teases Possible Future No DQ Women’s Match, Spirit Squad’s WWE Status

  12-10-2016 04:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Daniel Bryan Talks Goldberg – Lesnar at Survivor Series, Teases Possible Future No DQ Women’s Match
  During tonight’s WWE Talking Smack, Daniel Bryan took a small jab at Goldberg returning to WWE, and said the Attitude Era was great, but Smackdown focuses on the future. Bryan then admitted he wishes Smackdown had as big of match at Survivor Series as Lesnar vs Goldberg.
  Also on Talking Smack tonight, Nikki Bella appeared as one of the spe
  
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• Chad Gable vs. Jimmy Uso: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016

  12-10-2016 03:51
  
  Chad Gable vs. Jimmy Uso: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016The post Chad Gable vs. Jimmy Uso: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Naomi vs. Carmella: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016

  12-10-2016 03:50
  
  Naomi vs. Carmella: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016The post Naomi vs. Carmella: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Miz mourns the death of the Intercontinental Championship: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016

  12-10-2016 03:49
  
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• Are Heath Slater & Rhyno the new superheroes of WWE?: SmackDown Live Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016

  12-10-2016 03:49
  
  Are Heath Slater & Rhyno the new superheroes of WWE?: SmackDown Live Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016The post Are Heath Slater & Rhyno the new superheroes of WWE?: SmackDown Live Fallout, Oct. 11, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan issue Survivor Series challenge to Raw: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016

  12-10-2016 03:48
  
  Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan issue Survivor Series challenge to Raw: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016The post Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan issue Survivor Series challenge to Raw: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 11, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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