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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Featuring AJ Styles vs James Ellsworth?

  19-10-2016 23:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring AJ Styles defending the WWE Title against James Ellsworth, averaged 2.405 million viewers. This week’s viewership is down from last week’s 2.448 million viewership average.
  This week’s show ranked #6 for the night in viewership, behind MLB games, Hannity, The Kelly File and The O’Reilly Factor.
  Raw this week scored a considerable viewership win over Smackdown, as Raw averaged
  
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• Bray Wyatt Talks the Experience of Wrestling The Undertaker, If He Has His Eye on AJ Styles, Says Smackdown Live is “the Better Show, Period”

  19-10-2016 23:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Bray Wyatt recently spoke with The Mirror to promote WWE’s upcoming UK Tour in November and below are some interview highlights:
  On SmackDown being better than Raw:
  “SmackDown is the better show, period. Bottom line. It’s a better show and type of product. All the big dogs are over here on SmackDown. It’s been very, very good for me and very good for everyone on it. We view it as a war you know, it’s a war w
  
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• Shane Helms On Aging Like A Fine Wine, “I Started Out As A Grape And Life Stomped The Sh*t Out Of Me”; Discusses Working As A TNA Agent

  19-10-2016 22:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of WZ Weekly was released earlier today and it features an exclusive interview between WZ Weekly Field Correspondent Joe Dombrowski and “Hurricane” Shane Helms.
  If you are interested in having Joe and Shane do commentary work for any of your pro wrestling DVDs or live events please visit www.Joe-Dombrowski.com
  You can find some of Helms’ comments transcribed below. Helms’ appearance on WZ Weekly begins at the 1 hour an
  
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• Details On Impact Wrestling’s Team X Gold, Torrie Wilson Note, Does James Ellsworth Deserve A Smackdown Contract?

  19-10-2016 22:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling
  TNA posted the above video featuring Impact Wrestling on-air personality McKenzie Mitchell revealing new details about the new ‘Team X Gold’ match. Mitchell also says she will be interviewing current TNA X Division Champion DJZ about the new match concept.
  Related: DJZ Talks Electronic Music Influencing His Current Look
  Torrie Wilson
  WWE revealed former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson will appear on the next episode (airing Thursday) of the new ‘Where Are The
  
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• More Details On Paige & Alberto Del Rio Appearing On Total Divas, This Week’s Top Ten WWE Smackdown Live Moments (Video)

  19-10-2016 21:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It was confirmed earlier today that Paige and Alberto Del Rio will be featured in the new season of Total Divas, and Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting the couple’s relationship is a main story in the first few episodes.
  According to production sources, Paige is featured in each of the completed episodes and spends most of her on-air time professing her love for Alberto. It’s said that Alberto did film content for the show, and the reason Paige wasn’t
  
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• WWE Delivered With 2 Main Event Endings This Week, Good & Bad Of RAW & SmackDown Live

  19-10-2016 21:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  My latest post on Upgruv.com features my good, bad and ugly of WWE RAW and SmackDown Live. Here’s an excerpt:Goldberg’s appearance on Monday night was handled as best as could be expected. Ratings reflected that. Showing clips of him throughout the show was a simple and smart mechanism to build interest. It served to educated newer fans about Goldberg’s career.
  The man himself smacked a home run with his promo. Raw (pun intended) emotion could be felt
  
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• WWE Smackdown Live Social Media Rankings, Chris Hero To Appear For WrestleCircus, Daniel Bryan Defends The Bella Twins (Video)

  19-10-2016 21:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live
  Source: Nielsen Social 
  This week’s WWE Smackdown Live social media rankings saw the show bring in 66,000 uniques and 104,000 interactions on Facebook, which is up from last week’s 64,000 uniques and 101,000 interactions.
  Additionally, Smackdown saw 18,000 uniques and 75,000 interactions, which is even with 18,000 uniques last week and an increase in interactions from 73,000. Overall, this week’s show saw 84,000 uniques and 179,000 total interactio
  
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• ** SPOLIERS ** WWE NXT Taping Results For Tonight

  19-10-2016 21:04
  
  - Check out the spoilers below for tonight’s WWE NXT event.
  * The show opens with a look back at last week’s Samoa Joe – Shinsuke Nakamura brawl
  * Rich Swann and No Way Jose defeated Tony Nese and Drew Gulak in a first round Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic match. Great match. Swann took out Nese with a crazy dive to the floor and Jose hits his finisher on Gulak for the pin. After the match, Swann & Jose cut a promo saying The Authors of Pain shouldn’t look past them, an
  
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• Bret Hart On HBK: “Shawn Was A Great Wrestler, One Of The Best I Ever Worked With”

  19-10-2016 21:01
  
  - WWE Hall Of Famer Bret Hart made an appearance on Inside The Ropes and revealed his original idea for his Wrestlemania 13 match with Shawn Michaels and more, check out the highlights below:
  “I remember we talked about — my understanding was when I left that meeting that day was that I was gonna come back, and I was gonna have a bit of a chip on my shoulder towards Shawn, start ragging on him for not being a good role model, and then to — cause I remember watching him on TV an
  
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• Matt Hardy On Billy Corgan Suing TNA, Wrestling Talent He Enjoys Watching, Who To Delete Next

  19-10-2016 20:55
  
  - TNA Star “Broken” Matt Hardy recently participated in a interview with Wrestling With Wregret and discussed who he wants to delete next, being ‘unbroken’ and more. Here are the following highlights:
  On if he spoke with Billy Corgan or Dixie Carter:
  “I do not care about a Billy Corgan or a Dixie Carter or even a MeekMahan. I will eat them all. All I’m concerned about is by Broken Universe because my Broken Universe does not need the standard wrestling univers
  
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• Ember Moon Talks How Booker T Helped Her Career, The Usos, Meaning Of Her NXT Ring Name

  19-10-2016 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  New NXT star Ember Moon spoke with Jim Varsallone for the Miami Herald while promoting a recent NXT live event in Fort Pierce, Florida.
  Ember Moon talks about how she got started working for Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling, how he helped her refine her in-ring work, and more. You can read a few excerpts below:
  Ember Moon talks Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling, working with The Usos before they were with WWE:
  “I got the call last minute saying, ‘Hey, we want to use you on
  
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• Curtis Axel Warns Bo Dallas, The Rock On Texting During Movies, Tye Dillinger Wants Bobby Roode

  19-10-2016 20:48
  
  - WWE Supoerstar The Rock talks to fans about texting during movies.
  A very important message from @Lin_Manuel and myself. Don't do it…or WE WILL FIND YOU. #Moana pic.twitter.com/SGbmt5tzyQ
  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 19, 2016- Bo Dallas attacked partner Curtis Axel on RAW last Monday and it appears we might be getting the battle of the Social Outcasts soon as Axel responded with the following:
  Don't know what's going on with @TheBoDallas… I don't care who u are, u at
  
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• TNA Tapings Scheduled For Early 2017 – Details

  19-10-2016 20:24
  
  - TNA is expected to proceed with more Impact Wrestling TV tapings from January 4th, 2017 through January 10th, 2017 at Universal Studios in Orlando.
  According to PWInsider, the tapings are currently earmarked on the Universal Studios calendar.
  Despite the current uncertainty surrounding the company’s future, they are still moving forward with plans to tape TV in 2017.
  As noted, earlier episodes have been taped and will show through early December along with a special episode of “Tot
  
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• Mick Foley Reacts To Daniel Bryan’s ‘Somewhat Cowardly’ Remarks

  19-10-2016 20:24
  
  - As noted, on this week’s Talking Smack segment, Daniel Bryan accused Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley of being ‘somewhat cowardly’ at running Monday Night Raw.
  Foley reacted on his official Facebook page and hyped Survivor Series:
  Foley posted the following:
  “REALLY?
  So McMahon/Foley, the duo who booked the first women’s main event on #Raw in 12 years, and who have booked the first ever Hell in a Cell Match in #WomensWrestling history are cowardly? Really? Cowardl
  
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• Tommy End, Big Damo And Crazy Mary Dobson Announced As New WWE Performance Center Recruits

  19-10-2016 20:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Bill Pritchard
  WWE issued the following, naming Tommy End, Big Damo and “Crazy” Mary Dobson as the three newest WWE Performance Center recruits:
  Three internationally acclaimed Superstars have arrived at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla., to begin training.
  Tom Budgen, Damian Mackle and Sarah Bridges — known around the world as Tommy End, Big Damo and “Crazy” Mary Dobson, respectively — are among the newest signees to WWE deve
  
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• WWE Announces New Recruits For The Performance Center

  19-10-2016 20:08
  
  WWE just announced the following:
  Tommy End, Big Damo and “Crazy” Mary Dobson join WWE Performance Center
  Three internationally acclaimed Superstars have arrived at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla., to begin training.
  Tom Budgen, Damian Mackle and Sarah Bridges — known around the world as Tommy End, Big Damo and “Crazy” Mary Dobson, respectively — are among the newest signees to WWE developmental contracts. Their official start in Orlando comes afte
  
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• Waka Flocka Flame & Ric Flair Running For President (Video), Paige Posts Surgery Update, Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  19-10-2016 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ric Flair
  Rapper Waka Flocka Flame announced his intentions to run for President, and he choose none other than WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair as his running mate.
  In the video above (h/t to Complex.com), Waka talks about how he previously announced his candidacy, but had to do some political maneuvering to formally make the announcement. Flair is revealed as his running mate, and Flair cuts a promo about how they are the unbeatable team to ‘Make America WOOOOOO Again’.
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• Waka Flocka Flame & Ric Flair Running For President (Video), Paige Posts Surgery Update (Photo)

  19-10-2016 20:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ric Flair
  Rapper Waka Flocka Flame announced his intentions to run for President, and he choose none other than WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair as his running mate.
  In the video above (h/t to Complex.com), Waka talks about how he previously announced his candidacy, but had to do some political maneuvering to formally make the announcement. Flair is revealed as his running mate, and Flair cuts a promo about how they are the unbeatable team to ‘Make America WOOOOOO Again’.
  Paige
  As noted,
  
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• Daniel Bryan Confirms SmackDown Live’s Main Event For Next Tuesday

  19-10-2016 19:55
  
  - Seen below, SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan confirmed next week’s SmackDown Live main event during the “Talking Smack” post-show this week.
  The match will see AJ Styles against Dean Ambrose in a non-title match, if Ambrose wins he becomes the new number one contender to the WWE Championship.
  You can check out the match announcement:
  BRYAN: If @AJStylesOrg loses to @TheDeanAmbrose next week on #SDLive, Ambrose becomes #1Contender! #TalkingSmack pic.twitter.com/bOh2y4Wea
  
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• WWE NXT Crash Cage by Mattel

  19-10-2016 19:49
  
  WWE NXT Crash Cage by MattelThe post WWE NXT Crash Cage by Mattel appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Daniel Bryan fires off in defense of The Bella Twins: WWE Talking Smack, Oct. 18, 2016

  19-10-2016 19:47
  
  Daniel Bryan fires off in defense of The Bella Twins: WWE Talking Smack, Oct. 18, 2016The post Daniel Bryan fires off in defense of The Bella Twins: WWE Talking Smack, Oct. 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling TV Tapings Scheduled For 2017, New Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 Teaser Trailer

  19-10-2016 19:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling
  PWInsider.com is reporting TNA is planning on hosting another set of Impact Wrestling television tapings at Universal Studios this January.
  According to the report, TNA is on the Universal Studios schedule for tapings that would take place from January 4th through January 10th. It was originally noted by fans in attendance at this month’s TV tapings that a 2017 taping was announced, and fans would be able to sign up for a mailing list for more details.
  As it stands, TNA h
  
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• Cody Rhodes Talks Arrow Guest Role, Comics Influencing Wrestling, Seeing His Wife Branch Out In Wrestling

  19-10-2016 19:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes recently spoke with IGN.com‘s Matt Fowler in advance of his guest starring role on The CW show Arrow tonight.Rhodes, who plays super villain Derek Sampson, talks about working with former Summerslam opponent and Arrow star Stephen Amell, comic book influencing his look in WWE and more. You can read a few excerpts below:
  Cody Rhodes talks about his role as Derek Sampson: 
  It was killer. They did so well by me and I wa
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Ellsworth, Wyatt and Women’s Wrestling”

  19-10-2016 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Mind Games ContinueRandy Orton kicks off Smackdown Live talking about how manipulative Bray Wyatt is, how he never stops with the games and how he is beginning to go crazy. Bray tells Randy that he is going on a journey and it starts tonight. Luke Harper vs. Randy Orton kicks off the action in the ring. Orton connects with the superplex early on after staging off Harper’s attack Bray comes down to the ring inside of a casket with lights inside the casket. Luke Harper uses this dis
  
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• WWE Raw Rating Sees Increase, Batista on New “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” Poster, The Rock Warns Fans About Texting During Movies

  19-10-2016 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Raw Rating Sees Increase
  The final rating for this week’s WWE Raw, featuring the return of Bill Goldberg, was a 2.17, up from last week’s 1.93. As noted, the show averaged 3.130 million viewers, up from last week’s 2.758 million viewership average.
  Batista on New “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” Poster
  The following is a promo poster for the upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” movie:Behold, the first ever
  
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• E! Confirms the Total Divas Status of Paige & Del Rio, Ellsworth Thanks Fans, Tye Dillinger Wants Bobby Roode at Takeover Toronto (Video)

  19-10-2016 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  E! Confirms the Total Divas Status of Paige and Alberto Del Rio
  E! Online recently congratulated WWE star Paige and Alberto Del Rio, and while their comment, which you can read below, did not mention the couple’s recent engagement being mentioned on “Total Divas”, they did confirm the couple’s relationship will be featured on the show:
  “And that’s not all the exciting news. Total Divas fa
  
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• Baron Corbin Talks Not Being Liked By His WWE Peers, His Hatred Towards the WWE Fans, Why WWE Needs Someone Like Him and More

  19-10-2016 18:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)
  WWE star Baron Corbin was a guest on last night’s WWE Talking Smack and below is a recap of his interview:
  On Not Being Liked:The fact that people don’t like me, doesn’t bother me. I’m not going to shed a tear for not being liked. I’m not here to make friends, I’m not coming here to make a best friend who is going to be at my wedding, or somebody who I can call if I am frustrated. The reason I am here is to make money,
  
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• Randy Orton Once Again Trends on Twitter After Saying “All Lives Are Precious”

  19-10-2016 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Randy Orton was a trending topic on Twitter several weeks ago when he spoke out on the “Black Lives Matter” movement and the recent anti-police and National Anthem protests.Orton once again trended on Twitter earlier today when he took to Twitter and commented on a video of the 8 year old daughter of a slain Palm Springs police officer speaking at her father’s memorial service:8-year-old daughter of slain Palm Springs office
  
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• Austin Aries’ Mystery Partner Revealed on NXT Tonight, Paige Preps for Surgery, Rey Mysterio Talks Lucha Underground Feud with Chavo (Video)

  19-10-2016 17:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Paige Preps for Surgery
  As noted, WWE star Paige was reportedly set to undergo neck surgery today and we will keep you posted on her status once more details become available.
  Austin Aries’ Mystery Partner Revealed on NXT Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s WWE NXT:
  -Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic: Rich Swann and No Way Jose vs. Tony Nese and Drew Gulak
  -Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic: Austin Aries and his mystery partner vs. Tucker Knight and Otis Bogojevic
  -B
  
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• 10/19 Edition of WZ Weekly feat. Shane Helms & Maria Kanellis: Golderg’s Return, Billy Corgan Suing TNA, Paige-Del Rio Drama, More

  19-10-2016 17:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) and SHINE’s Kid Cadet as the co-hosts.
  Tomorrow’s show includes:
  Joe Dombrowski’s WZ Weekly exclusive interview with “Hurricane” Shane Helms
  WZ Weekly’s “Spotlight” on JCW, The Kevin Gill Show & Keeping It 100’s Kevin Gill
  An exclusive excerpt from Andrew K
  
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• James Ellsworth Announced For Post-WWE World Title Match Appearance Today On Bischoff On Wrestling

  19-10-2016 16:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WCW President and RAW GM Eric Bischoff has announced on Twitter that today’s episode of his podcast, Bischoff on Wrestling, will feature a post-Smackdown WWE World Title Match appearance from AJ Styles‘ opponent James Ellsworth.
  In the same tweet Eric also revealed that MLW’s Court Bauer will be also be a special guest on the same episode:Big day tomorrow on BoW: @realellsworth James Ellsworth #RAW and @courtbauer Court Bauer former @WWE writer!
  
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• Steph Heading To Speak In China, Ricochet Pulled From Upcoming NJPW Show, Chris Jericho Shares Classic Dating Game Appearance (Video)

  19-10-2016 16:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Stephanie McMahon Heading To Speak In China
  Stephanie McMahon has posted the following to Twitter noting that she is heading to China next month to speak about WWE’s evolution and growth:Thank you @LeSports_! I’m honored to speak about @WWE‘s brand evolution and growth in China at #LSC16 next month! https://t.co/axtxEkZqiD
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) October 18, 2016
  Ricochet Pulled From Upcoming NJPW Show
  NJPW has ann
  
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• Synopsis For Cody Rhodes’ Arrow Appearance Tonight, Tonight’s ESPN Off The Tope Rope Guest, WWE NXT Cage Crash By Mattel (Video)

  19-10-2016 16:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Synopsis For Cody Rhodes’ Arrow Appearance Tonight
  Former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes will be making an appearance on tonight’s episode of Arrow on the CW Network. Cody will be sharing the screen with his former WWE rival and the star of Arrow, Stephen Amell.
  You can find the official synopsis for tonight’s episode below:
  Green Arrow is forced to battle new drug dealer Garret Runnels, who is terrorizing Star City, after Wild Dog strikes out on his own to take the dealer down but
  
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• News for Tonight’s Lucha Underground; Puma vs Muertes, Mundo – Sexy Star, Dial of Doom Returns, Exclusive Photos and Video

  19-10-2016 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  El Rey Network has issued the following preview for this week’s Lucha Underground. You can check out exclusive images from this week’s episode in the photo gallery below, and a preview in the video above.In the newest episode of “Lucha Underground” Boyle Height favorite Prince Puma takes on Mil Muertes.  Johnny Mundo’s world is shaking as he desperately searches for a match against Sexy Star.  Find out who will face the Monster Matanza as Dario Cueto spins
  
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• “Broken” Matt Hardy Discusses Whether He Had A Premonition That Billy Would Sue TNA, Who He Will Delete Next, Bucks Of Youth, More

  19-10-2016 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Recently Wrestling With Wregret had the opportunity to interview “Broken” Matt Hardy. During the interview Matt discusses who he’d like to delete next, being “unbroken”, who he enjoys watching wrestle and more. You can find some of the highlights from Matt’s interview transcribed below.
  Related: Broken Matt Hardy Gets Even More Strange in New RF Video Shoot
  On if he had premonitions about Billy Corgan suing Dixie Carter:
  I do not care about a Billy Corga
  
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• Bret Hart Reveals Original WM13 Plans With HBK (Video), Foley Responds To Bryan Calling Him “Cowardly”

  19-10-2016 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bret Hart Reveals Original WM13 Plans With HBK
  WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hitman” Hart was recently a surprise guest at Inside The Ropes w/ Jim Ross in London.  During his appearance he discussed the original plans for he and Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 13. You can find his comments transcribed below:
  I remember we talked about — my understanding was when I left that meeting that day was that I was gonna come back, and I was gonna have a bit of a chip on my
  
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• Ken Anderson Talks Potential TNA Sale to WWE, Late Pay Issues During His TNA Run, Does He Still Have Hard Feelings Towards WWE?, More

  19-10-2016 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Show: Interactive Wrestling RadioGuest: “Mr. Anderson” Ken AndersonDate: 10/15/16Your Host: James WalshTranscript By: James Walsh
  Mr. Anderson is one of professional wrestling’s most skilled talkers. In our exclusive interview with the former WWE Superstar and former TNA World Champion, we put that talking to the test with an extremely exciting 35 minute interview that gives you a glimpse into the brand new Academy Pro Wrestling school that Anderson and Shawn Daivari
  
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• Jordan Burroughs opens up about the toughest day of his wrestling career

  19-10-2016 07:57
  
  Jordan Burroughs recounts the Rio Olympics and discusses future on the latest episode of Bonus Points
  
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• Subscribe: WZ Weekly Tomorrow feat. Shane Helms, Maria Kanellis, Kevin Gill, Bin Hamin, Kid Cadet, Joe Dombrowski, Latest News & More

  19-10-2016 06:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily has become WrestleZone Weekly! A new episode is released every Wednesday courtesy of WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) and SHINE’s Kid Cadet as the co-hosts.
  Tomorrow’s show includes:
  Joe Dombrowski’s WZ Weekly exclusive interview with “Hurricane” Shane Helms
  WZ Week
  
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• Subscribe: WZ Weekly Tomorrow Feat. Shane Helms, Maria Kanellis, Kevin Gill, Bin Hamin, Kid Cadet & Joe Dombrowski

  19-10-2016 06:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Daily has become WrestleZone Weekly! A new episode is released every Wednesday courtesy of WrestleZone Radio on iTunes.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 2CW & OVW’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) and SHINE’s Kid Cadet as the co-hosts.
  Tomorrow’s show includes:
  Joe Dombrowski’s WZ Weekly exclusive interview with “Hurricane” Shane Helms
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• 10/19 Edition Of Smackdown Rebellion: The Undertaker’s Reported Surgery, Women’s Division, Styles vs Ellsworth, More

  19-10-2016 06:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
  Each episode is hosted by WrestleZone’s Jonathan Jansen. This episode features Bin Hamin as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
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• 10/19 Edition Of Smackdown Rebellion: The Undertaker’s Reported Surgery, Women’s Division, Styles vs Ellsworth, Orton/Wyatt & More

  19-10-2016 06:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
  Each episode is hosted by WrestleZone’s Jonathan Jansen. This episode features Bin Hamin as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (10/18): Styles Calls Bryan the New “Authority”, Corbin Talks Why He’s in WWE, Hype Bros Appear and More

  19-10-2016 05:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Daniel Bryan and Renee Young opened the show with Daniel Bryan sporting the new James Ellsworth shirt. Bryan gives Ellsworth high praises for how resilient he was in his match against WWE World Champion AJ Styles. He is also disappointed in AJ Styles for how he handled Dean Ambrose’s constant interference. But ultimately, Bryan says that he has to discuss the situation with the Commissioner, Shane McMahon. “Who needs Goldberg? We have Ellsworth,” said Daniel Bryan.
  Young trans
  
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• Randy Orton In-Action After WWE Smackdown Live, Photos of Low Attendance at Tonight’s Show, Dean Ambrose Interviews Ellsworth (Video)

  19-10-2016 05:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton In-Action After WWE Smackdown Live
  After tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live went off the air, WWE taped matches for this week’s Main Event, and then Randy Orton defeated Bray Wyatt in a the dark match main event of the night. Orton won the match via pin fall after hitting the RKO.
  Dean Ambrose Interviews Ellsworth
  WWE has posted the following video of Dean Ambrose interviewing James Ellsworth during the commercial break before his title ma
  
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• Daniel Bryan Says Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon Run WWE Raw “Somewhat Cowardly”, Criticizes Goldberg’s Return Monday Night

  19-10-2016 05:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Paul Warner/Getty Images)
  WWE Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan was outspoken yet again on WWE Talking Smack tonight, as he addressed Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon accepting him and Shane McMahon’s WWE Survivor Series challenge.
  Bryan said he figured the two Raw bosses would accept the challenge, as there is a sibling rivalry between Stephanie and Shane, but he added he thinks the two of them run Raw “somewhat cowardly.”
  “Cowardly in the sense of, for example, they d
  
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• WWE SmackDown Live Results (10/18) – AJ Styles Defends, Randy Orton In Action, More

  19-10-2016 05:10
  
  We are in Denver, Colorado and your announcers are Mauro Ranallo, David Otunga, and John Layfield.
  James Ellsworth is in the locker room and he has trouble putting on his wrist tape.He is in shock at the sight of his own t-shirt.Dean Ambrose tells James he has confidence in him.Randy Orton makes his way to the ring.
  Randy says he has to give credit where credit is due.The evil inside Bray Wyatt runs deeper than he ever thought.Trying to escape his world is like trying to escape quicksand.The mor
  
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• Dolph Ziggler, Heath Slater & Rhyno vs. The Miz & The Spirit Squad: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016

  19-10-2016 05:04
  
  Dolph Ziggler, Heath Slater & Rhyno vs. The Miz & The Spirit Squad: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016The post Dolph Ziggler, Heath Slater & Rhyno vs. The Miz & The Spirit Squad: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Jack Swagger vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016

  19-10-2016 05:03
  
  Jack Swagger vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016The post Jack Swagger vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Carmella says John Cena is the only reason Nikki Bella is a success: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016

  19-10-2016 05:02
  
  Carmella says John Cena is the only reason Nikki Bella is a success: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016The post Carmella says John Cena is the only reason Nikki Bella is a success: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Main Event Taping Results From 10/18 *Spoilers*

  19-10-2016 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE taped the following matches for this week’s episode of WWE Main Event after tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live taping in Denver, Colorado at the Pepsi Center:
  American Alpha defeated The Ascension
  Zack Ryder (w/ Mojo Rawley) defeated Tyler Breeze (w/ Fandango)
   
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  Did Goldberg’s WWE return help RAW bring in more viewers?The post WWE Main Event Taping Results From 10/18 *Spoilers* appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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