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• Bonus Points Ep. 58: NCAA Div. I wrestling preview show

  02-11-2016 23:34
  
  Will the usual suspects stand atop the NCAA podium in March? Which team is primed to take the title? NCAA wrestling talk on Bonus Points!
  
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• Josh Matthews To Call The Professional Fights At Valor Fights 38

  02-11-2016 23:01
  
  - Current TNA and former WWE announcer Josh Mathews have been roped in by Valor Fights to commentate for their upcoming event.
  Valor Fights Reaches An Agreement With Veteran Professional Wrestling Commentator Josh Matthews To Call The Professional Fights At Valor Fights 38 this Coming Saturday in Nashville, TN.
  Watch Valor Fights 38 On Saturday Night Live & Exclusively on Flo Combat.
  Josh Lomberger, better known in wrestling circles as Josh Matthews has reached an agreement with Valor Fights
  
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• How Was WWE SmackDown Live Viewership Up Against The World Series?

  02-11-2016 22:50
  
  - According to ShowBuzz Daily, last night’s WWE SmackDown episode, featuring Dean Ambrose challenging WWE World Champion AJ Styles in the main event, drew 2.187 million viewers.This number is up from last week’s 2.127 million viewers.
  SmackDown finished #8 for the night in viewership, behind Hannity, The Kelly File, The O’Reilly Factor, Special Report, On The Record, Outnumbered and The Five.
  MLB World Series drew more than 25 million viewers on broadcast TV.
  - In the video see
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Talks McMahon Halloween And Thanksgiving Traditions (Video)

  02-11-2016 22:24
  
  - As noted, Stephanie McMahon was scheduled to appear on ABC’s “The Chew” yesterday.* Stephanie joins the show and talks about Thanksgiving and Halloween traditions within the McMahon family. She said they spend Thanksgiving at Shane McMahon’s home in Amagansett, New York.* Stephanie helped Michael Symon prepare a carrot dish for Thanksgiving.* She helps promote the upcoming WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view, talks about playing a heel and more.The post Stephanie McMahon T
  
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• How Was Viewership for This Week’s WWE Smackdown Featuring Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles?

  02-11-2016 22:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring a main event of Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles, averaged 2.187 million viewers. This is up from last week’s show, which averaged 2.127 million viewers.
  This week’s Smackdown ranked #8 for the night in viewership, behind Hannity, The Kelly File, The O’Reilly Factor, Special Report, On The Record, Outnumbered and The Five. While not on cable TV, Smackdown was up against Game 6 of the World Seri
  
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• The Undertaker’s WWE Return Officially Announced

  02-11-2016 22:18
  
  - The Undertaker has been announced for the final SmackDown episode before Survivor Series on November 15th episode from Wilkes-Barre, PA. It’s believed he’s being brought in because this is the 900th episode of SmackDown.
  Taker’s been off WWE TV since WrestleMania 32, where he memorably defeated Shane McMahon inside the Hell In a Cell.
  BREAKING NEWS! The Undertaker returns to Wilkes-Barre on 11.15 for the 900th episode of @WWESmackDownLiv at @MoheganSunArena #WWEWILKESBARRE pi
  
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• Eric Bischoff Weighs In On Billy Corgan’s Legal Loss To Dixie Carter For Control Of TNA; Says TNA Should, “Just Shoot A Reality Show”

  02-11-2016 22:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast, Bischoff on Wrestling, dropped earlier tonight and features former WWE Superstar and host of The Art of Wrestling Colt Cabana as Eric’s guest.
  You can find some of Eric’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On the current state of TNA and Billy Corgan’s recent court loss to Dixie Carter for control of TNA:
  EB: My current thoughts are they should qui
  
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• Hulk Hogan Reaches Big Settlement With Gawker, The Saga Is Finally Over

  02-11-2016 22:10
  
  - The legal turmoil between Hulk Hogan and Gawker has finally reached an end, according to an article on DeadSpin featuring Gawker founder Nick Denton, check out what he wrote below:
  “After four years of litigation funded by a billionaire with a grudge going back even further, a settlement has been reached. The saga is over.”The “billionaire with a grudge” to whom he refers is Paypal co-founder Peter Thiel, who’s had his share of differences with the media outlet in
  
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• Chris Jericho Takes a Shot at Goldberg, Yahoo News Releases “Exclusive” WrestleMania Footage of Donald Trump with Alleged Mobster

  02-11-2016 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho Takes a Shot at Goldberg
  When asked by a fan on Twitter if he and Bill Goldberg are getting a lot backstage in WWE, Jericho offered the following response:Who?
  https://t.co/faABpK2dfU
  — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) November 2, 2016
  For those unaware, Goldberg and Jericho have a rocky personal history, stemming back to their time in WCW together. Jericho has been very outspoken about Goldberg in the past, and online reports through the year
  
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• Photo Gallery of Summer Rae at Maxim Halloween Party, Stephanie & HHH Reveal Their Halloween Costumes, How Old is Darren Young?

  02-11-2016 21:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  How Old is Darren Young?
  WWE star Darren Young turns 33 years old today.
  Stephanie & HHH Reveal Halloween Costumes
  As noted, Stephanie McMahon appeared on “The Chew” yesterday and revealed her and Triple H were Black Widow and Deapool for Halloween this year:Hunter was dressed as Deadpool on Halloween??? My life is officially made and I am bidding goodbye to the world. TA! pic.twitter.com/2jsYvpBOyA
  — addy. (@HHHOwnsMyHeart) November 1, 2016
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• Scott Hall Says Hulk Hogan “Will Be Back with WWE”, Jesse Ventura Explains How Wrestling and Politics Intersect, 5 Questions with Big Damo

  02-11-2016 21:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s edition of Week in Wrestling by WZ Radio regular Justin Barrasso has been posted over on Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and this week’s edition features:
  Scott Hall explains why Hulk Hogan should be back with WWE and addresses his own substance abuse struggles.
  Was Hell in a Cell’s triple main event a sign of things to come or a terrible idea?
  Jesse Ventura explains how politics and wrestling intersect.
  Ireland’
  
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• The Undertaker’s Return to WWE Announced, Could The Dead Man Be Appearing at Survivor Series?

  02-11-2016 21:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced The Undertaker will be appearing at the November 15th edition of Smackdown Live in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is the final episode of Smackdown before Survivor Series, and is also the 900th episode of Smackdown.
  It’s possible Undertaker is being brought in for a one-night only appearance to celebrate the landmark episode of Smackdown, but speculation is also that his appearance could be the beginning of his WrestleMania 33 angle.
  The Undertake
  
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• Hulk Hogan vs Gawker is Finally Over; News on How Much Money Hogan Might Have Ended Up With

  02-11-2016 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images)
  According to Deadline.com, the ongoing saga of Hulk Hogan vs Gawker Media is over, as a settlement was reached, and Gawker founder Nick Denton issued the following statement:
  “After four years of litigation funded by a billionaire with a grudge going back even further, a settlement has been reached. The saga is over.”
  For those of you unfamiliar with the story, the “billionaire with a grudge” referred to in the above statement is
  
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• Hulk Hogan vs Gawker is Finally Over; News on How Much Hogan Might Have Ended Up With

  02-11-2016 21:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images)
  According to Deadline.com, the ongoing saga of Hulk Hogan vs Gawker Media is over, as a settlement was reached, and Gawker founder Nick Denton issued the following statement:
  “After four years of litigation funded by a billionaire with a grudge going back even further, a settlement has been reached. The saga is over.”
  For those of you unfamiliar with the story, the “billionaire with a grudge” referred to in the above statement is
  
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• Why James Ellsworth Is WWE’s Biggest Star Right Now, Rusev Shouldn’t Have Been In Goldberg Segment, Best & Worst Of RAW & SD Live

  02-11-2016 20:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  My latest piece on Upgruv.com and their free app is the best and worst of RAW and SmackDown Live. Here’s an excerpt:
  WWE is entertainment, casting the right people for the appropriate roles is key.
  In the top storyline on SmackDown Live, animosity continues to grow between AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose. Each are using a pawn in their games of disrupting each others lives. That pawn is James Ellsworth.
  What makes him the perfect pawn is his smaller size. His unique and odd look. He’s an
  
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• Goldberg On Monday’s RAW Slip-Up, Kicking Brock’s A** At Survivor Series, His Future With WWE, More

  02-11-2016 19:26
  
  - WWE Superstar Bill Goldberg participated in a live Facebook Q&A with ESPN to help promote his upcoming match with Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series, check out the highlights below:On slipping in the ring on Raw:
  “I don’t care man, with social media everyone sees that stuff. Here’s the thing, its been 12 years bro. It’s literally the second time I’ve stepped inside the ring, it’s no excuse, it happens and it is what it is. At the end of the day it made it l
  
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• 11/2 Edition of WZ Weekly feat. Sami Callihan: Hell In A Cell, No More Non-Compete Clauses?, TNA’s Legal Struggles, WWE 3rd Quarter, More

  02-11-2016 19:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX’s Kevin Kellam as the co-host.
  This show includes:
  Joe Dombrowski’s WZ Weekly exclusive interview featuring Former NXT Superstar Solomon Crowe (aka Sami Callihan)
  A look at the Top News Stories of the week
  The #WZWeekly mail bag
  More…
  You can listen to more pro wrestling audio from WrestleZone Radio in the embedded audio player b
  
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• Former WWE Superstar Shoots On CM Punk Leaving WWE: “How Arrogant Is That?!”

  02-11-2016 19:13
  
  - Former WWE superstar Kid Kash recently spoke with MMA Fighting to talk about a variety of topics before his return to MMA, check out the following highlights below:
  On CM Punk’s UFC debut:
  “Damn, he’s the same weight that I am. How bad would I love to knock his ass out? I’ve never liked him. I’ve known the guy for at least 15 years, probably, and he’s been such an arrogant asshole. He was handed so much sh*t. He never earned a f*cking thing. I’m kind o
  
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• What Made This Week’s Smackdown Top 10? (Video), WWE Botches Curt Hawkins Graphic, The Rock Releasing New Under Armour Gear

  02-11-2016 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Botches Curt Hawkins Graphic
  As seen in the photo below, WWE botched Curt Hawkins’ intro graphic as he made his way to the ring for what ended up being a loss in 5 seconds to WWE IC Champion Dolph Ziggler on Smackdown Live last night:Before he goes to bed at night Chuck Noris checks under his bed for Curt Hawkins #FaceTheFacts #SDLive pic.twitter.com/CInHn7Q4ml
  — Tim White (@HeelTimWhite) November 2, 2016What Made This Week’s Smackdown Top 10?
  Be
  
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• New Cruiseweight Division Weekly Series On WWE Network – Details

  02-11-2016 18:55
  
  - WWE issued the following today:
  For Immediate Release
  “205 LIVE™”PREMIERES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 ON WWE NETWORK
  STAMFORD, Conn., November 2, 2016 – A one-hour, in-ring program, 205 Live, showcasing WWE’s new Cruiserweight Division, will premiere Tuesday, November 29 at 10pm ET exclusively on WWE Network. The live weekly show will be called by Mauro Ranallo, the voice of SmackDown Live®, and Corey Graves, color commentator for Monday Night Raw®.
  Coming off t
  
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• WWE SmackDown Live Results (11/01) – Teams For Survivor Series, Championship Match, More

  02-11-2016 18:52
  
  The Smackdown opening hits to open the show.
  We go live to Newark inside the Prudential Center where a display of pyro goes off.
  James Ellsworth apologizes to Dean Ambrose
  James Ellsworth is out first to kick off the show. Footage is shown of Ellsworth costing Dean Ambrose a win and to become the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE World Championship in a main event against AJ Styles last week.
  Back live, Ellsworth is looking upset and has a mic in hand. “I would just like to take this opportu
  
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• More Details on WWE’s New Cruiserweight Series, Baron Corbin Slams Chris Jericho on Twitter, Team NXT to Pull a Plane for Charity

  02-11-2016 18:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  More Details on WWE’s New Cruiserweight Series
  As noted, WWE will be debuting a new Cruiserweight series, “205 Live”, later this month.The show will premiere after the November 29th edition of “Talking Smack”, so it remains to be seen what will happen with that show.
  205 Live announcers Mauro Ranallo and Corey Graves noted on Twitter they will still be working Smackdown and Raw. Ranallo also noted that this is why he and Graves called th
  
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• Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Nov. 1, 2016

  02-11-2016 18:45
  
  Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Nov. 1, 2016The post Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Nov. 1, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Shane McMahon reveals who will face AJ Styles at WWE TLC: WWE Talking Smack, Nov. 1, 2016

  02-11-2016 18:43
  
  Shane McMahon reveals who will face AJ Styles at WWE TLC: WWE Talking Smack, Nov. 1, 2016The post Shane McMahon reveals who will face AJ Styles at WWE TLC: WWE Talking Smack, Nov. 1, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Does Nikki have confidence in Natalya as coach of their team?: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Nov. 1, 2016

  02-11-2016 18:42
  
  Does Nikki have confidence in Natalya as coach of their team?: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Nov. 1, 2016The post Does Nikki have confidence in Natalya as coach of their team?: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Nov. 1, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles – If Ambrose wins, he’s No. 1 Contender: SmackDown LIVE, Nov. 1, 2016

  02-11-2016 18:42
  
  Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles – If Ambrose wins, he’s No. 1 Contender: SmackDown LIVE, Nov. 1, 2016The post Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles – If Ambrose wins, he’s No. 1 Contender: SmackDown LIVE, Nov. 1, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Dolph Ziggler vs. Curt Hawkins — Intercontinental Title Open Challenge: SmackDown LIVE, Nov. 1, 2016

  02-11-2016 18:41
  
  Dolph Ziggler vs. Curt Hawkins — Intercontinental Title Open Challenge: SmackDown LIVE, Nov. 1, 2016The post Dolph Ziggler vs. Curt Hawkins — Intercontinental Title Open Challenge: SmackDown LIVE, Nov. 1, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Another Star Leaving TNA Soon?, The Latest on TNA Owing Billy Corgan Money, Goldberg Tells Social Media Critics of Raw Botch to “Kiss My Butt”

  02-11-2016 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Goldberg Tells Social Media Critics of Raw Botch to “Kiss My Butt”
  Bill Goldberg did a Facebook Q&A with ESPN earlier today to hype his Survivor Series match against Brock Lesnar.During the Q&A, Goldberg addressed slipping on Raw this week, and he said that while there is no excuse for it, it’s only the second time he has stepped in a ring in 12 years. He added the slip made the segment look more realistic if anything else, and he then told pe
  
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• TJ Perkins Responds to Unsubstantiated Rumor That He Was Upset with the Hell in a Cell Main Event

  02-11-2016 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Apparently an odd rumor has been floating around the internet claiming TJ Perkins Tweeted, then deleted, his unhappiness with WWE deciding to have the women main event Hell in a Cell. Screenshots of the alleged Tweet by Perkins have not been found.
  Perkins addressed the rumor with the following Tweets:@MegaTJP So what do you make of these recent rumors about you ruffling some feathers behind the scenes?
  — Marc Villarosa (@sevenzero5) November 1, 2016
  No idea
  
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• TJ Perkins Responds to Unsubstantiated Rumor That He Was Upset with Hell in a Cell Main Event

  02-11-2016 18:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Apparently an odd rumor has been floating around the internet claiming TJ Perkins Tweeted, then deleted, his unhappiness with WWE deciding to have the women main event Hell in a Cell. Screenshots of the alleged Tweet by Perkins have not been found.
  Perkins addressed the rumor with the following Tweets:@MegaTJP So what do you make of these recent rumors about you ruffling some feathers behind the scenes?
  — Marc Villarosa (@sevenzero5) November 1, 2016
  No idea
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Is Ellsworth’s Time Finally Up?”

  02-11-2016 18:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Randy Orton defeated Kane
  Randy Orton, with The Wyatt Family behind him, took on Kane in the opening match of Smackdown Live. A typical fight, with Kane hitting a sideways slam and then a big boot. Randy was able to counter and hit a hanging DDT. Wyatt drags Kane out of the ring, but gets thrown in the steel steps. Kane drops Harper with a big boot and sets up a chokeslam, only for Randy to hit an RKO. Since this was a No Disqualification match, Orton was victorious. Harper, Wyatt and Orton
  
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• WWE Announces New Weekly Cruiserweight Series Debuting on the WWE Network, Talents Revealed, Triple H Comments

  02-11-2016 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced the following:
  205 Live premieres Nov. 29 on WWE Network
  STAMFORD, Conn. — A one-hour, in-ring program called 205 Live, showcasing WWE’s new Cruiserweight division, will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 10 p.m. ET, exclusively on WWE Network. The live weekly show will be called by Mauro Ranallo, the voice of SmackDown LIVE, and Corey Graves, color commentator for Monday Night Raw.
  Coming off the success of WWE Network’s recent Cruiserweight Classic tournament an
  
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• WWE Announces New Weekly Cruiserweight Series Debuting on the Network, Triple H Comments

  02-11-2016 17:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced the following:
  205 Live premieres Nov. 29 on WWE Network
  STAMFORD, Conn. — A one-hour, in-ring program called 205 Live, showcasing WWE’s new Cruiserweight division, will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 10 p.m. ET, exclusively on WWE Network. The live weekly show will be called by Mauro Ranallo, the voice of SmackDown LIVE, and Corey Graves, color commentator for Monday Night Raw.
  Coming off the success of WWE Network’s recent Cruiserweight Classic tournament an
  
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• Final Member of Team Raw at WWE Survivor Series Revealed?

  02-11-2016 16:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage)
  An image has been floating around online which shows WWE.com potentially spoiling the final member of Team Raw at WWE Survivor Series.
  The image shows Sami Zayn, who has yet to be announced for the match, along with previously announced team members Braun Strowman, Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns.
  As noted, Team Smackdown was announced last night and will consist of Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, Baron Corbin, Dean Ambrose and WWE World Champion AJ St
  
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• Tim Wiese Comments on Making His WWE In-Ring Debut This Week, Raw Crew Leaves for Overseas Tour, WWE Studios Names New VP

  02-11-2016 16:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Studios Names New VP
  According to Deadline Hollywood, WWE Studios has named Stephanie Denton as the new Vice President of International and Acquisitions. Denton has been working with WWE Studios for several years as a consultant.
  Raw Crew Leaves for Overseas Tour
  The WWE Raw crew left last night from Newark for the upcoming International tour. This is the reason why there were several Raw talent sightings for the Smackdown tapings, sinc
  
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• Bayley Talks WrestleMania Dream Match, Highlights From Last Week’s Lucha Underground (Videos), Tonight’s ROH Preview, Total Bellas News

  02-11-2016 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Total Bellas News
  The following is the synopsis for tonight’s new episode of Total Bellas airing at 8pm EST on E!:
  “Nikki questions whether Brie is making the right decision putting Bryan before her career; and a potentially life-altering secret comes to light.”
  ROH Preview
  The following is a non-spoiler preview for tonight’s ROH on COMET:
  -Rhett Titus, Caprice Coleman, and Kenny King versus ACH, KUSHIDA, and Jay White in a Second Round Match in the Six Man Tag Team Tour
  
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• Finn Balor & Special Olympics At WWE PC (Photo), Josh Mathews To Commentate Kid Kash’s MMA Debut

  02-11-2016 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Finn Balor & Special Olympics At WWE PC
  WWE NXT has posted the following photo to their official Twitter account noting that Finn Balor and some Special Olympians were training at the WWE Performance Center for the upcoming annual Florida Plane Pull:
  #TeamNXT & @soflinfo had a great training session at #WWEPC to prepare for the #FlPlanePull on Saturday at @MCO. pic.twitter.com/oHPzN9uxlU
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) November 2, 2016Josh Mathews To Commentate
  
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• News for Tonight’s Lucha Underground; Mysterio vs Chavo in a Loser Leaves LU Match, Dial of Doom Returns, Exclusive Photos & Video

  02-11-2016 15:54 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 show as well as a video preview below and above!The Temple is not big enough for both Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero; their rivalry will come to a head this week with the loser having to leave Lucha Underground forever! Dario’s infamous Dial of Doom is back for another spin, who will the Monster Matanza Cueto battle in the newest episode of &ld
  
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• AJ Styles Gets Locked Out Of Car Following Smackdown, Stephanie McMahon Appears On The Chew (Videos)

  02-11-2016 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AJ Styles Gets Locked Out Of Car Following Smackdown
  ProWrestlingSheet.com has released the above video featuring current WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles getting locked out of his car following last night’s Smackdown Live taping.
  PWS notes that Styles was surrounded by about fifty fans and spent about an hour trying to get in to the car himself with a coat hanger. Eventually the Newark Fire Department showed up and helped him get in. Fans in attendance asked him if this was for a
  
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• Dusty Tag Classic Matches Announced For Tonight’s NXT, WWE Abandons Two Cruiserweight Trademarks

  02-11-2016 15:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dusty Tag Classic Matches Announced For Tonight’s NXT
  Tonight’s episode of NXT will feature three Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic bouts:
  The Authors of Pain vs. Rich Swann and No Way Jose
  Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa vs. NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival
  Sanity vs. Kota Ibushi and RAW Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins
  Tonight’s episode will also feature Ember Moon vs Rachel Evans as well as Elias Samson vs Nathan Cruz.
  Related: WW
  
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• WWE Hypes Tonight’s NXT Episode (Video), Mick Foley Remembers Being Crowned The 1st Hardcore Champion

  02-11-2016 14:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The 2016 #DustyClassic tournament continues TONIGHT on @WWENXT at 8/7c only on the award-winning @WWENetwork! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/LW8ykC9Voe
  — WWE (@WWE) November 2, 2016WWE Hypes Tonight’s NXT Episode
  WWE has released the above video on their official Twitter page hyping tonight’s episode of WWE NXT as well as the Dusty Tag Classic.
  Mick Foley Remembers Being The 1st Hardcore Champion
  WWE Hall of Famer and RAW GM Mick Foley has posted the following to Facebook noting it&r
  
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• 11.2.16 Edition Of Smackdown Rebellion: Is The Spirit Squad Staying In WWE?, Team Smackdown Set, More

  02-11-2016 14:20 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 Josh Lopez as the cohost.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  You can listen to even more audio content from WrestleZone Radio in the embedded audio player below:The post 11.2.16 Edition Of Smackdown Rebellion: Is The Spirit Squad Staying In WWE?, Team Smackdown
  
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• What Happened After SD! Live!?, Aries Undergoing Surgery On Thursday

  02-11-2016 06:08
  
  – The post-SmackDown dark match saw Dolph Ziggler face the Miz with the Intercontinental Championship on the line. Ziggler won and retained his title.
  – Austin Aries’ surgery to repair his orbital bone fracture is set for Thursday. As previously reported, Aries is expected to be out until early next year.
  – Here is a SmackDown Fallout video with Nikki Bella reacting to Natalya being added as the coach of their team at Survivor Series:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kelly Kelly
  
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• Davey Richards Says He’s Retiring After Next Year – Details

  02-11-2016 06:02
  
  Davey Richards says next year is his last in the wrestling business. Richards took to Twitter to say that 2017 will be his “last year” and offering a lengthy statement thanking people and talking about his reasons for wrestling, as you can see below.
  Richards is the second TNA talent to say he’ll be done soon. Yesterday Maria Kanellis said she would be leaving the business soon. RIchards signed with TNA in January of 2014.
  2017 is the last year. Been incredible and wouldn't cha
  
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• WWE Championship Match Set For The TLC Pay-Per-View Event

  02-11-2016 05:52
  
  Dean Ambrose will get his rematch against AJ Styles at WWE TLC. It was announced on Tuesday’s episode of “Talking Smack” that Styles will defend the WWE Championship against Ambrose at TLC in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match.
  WWE TLC takes place on December 4th in Dallas, Texas.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Nikki Bella Working Out Recently!! **SWEATY & GYMIN’ IT UP**!!
  The post WWE Championship Match Set For The TLC Pay-Per-View Event appeared first on ProWrestling.co
  
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• WWE Abandons Trademarks For Drew Gulak & Tony Nese

  02-11-2016 05:43
  
  WWE has reversed course on two of their recent trademark filings. The company has abandoned their requests for trademarks on Drew Gulak and Tony Nese.
  The filings were just reported yesterday as part of a batch of filings alongside Robert Roode, TJ Perkins and others. Neither Nese or Gulak are currently signed to WWE deals.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Kelly Kelly & Her HOT Mom In Their Bikinis! HOLY SH#@#*#$!! **MUST-SEE-NOW**!!!
  The post WWE Abandons Trademarks For Drew Gulak & Tony Nese
  
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• Al Snow’s School To Become TNA’s New ‘Global Development Center’

  02-11-2016 04:41
  
  Al Snow has announced that his wrestling school has been selected to be TNA’s new “Global Development Center.” You can see the post below from Snow, who works as an agent for the company, regarding his Al Snow Wrestling Academy being selected by TNA:100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Maria Menounos Smokin’ In A Bikini!!! **BOOTY** – MUST-SEE & BRAND NEW!!
  The post Al Snow’s School To Become TNA’s New ‘Global Development Center’ appeared first on
  
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• Match with Survivor Series Implications on Smackdown Live Next Week, Shane McMahon Hypes Big WWE TLC Main Event

  02-11-2016 04:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Match with Survivor Series Implications on Smackdown Next Week
  Next week’s WWE Smackdown Live will feature a tag team match to determine the final team on Team Smackdown in the Elimination Match at Survivor Series.
  Shane Hypes TLC Main Event
  As noted, it was announced tonight that AJ Styles vs Dean Ambrose in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match will headline WWE TLC in December, and Shane McMahon Tweeted the following on the bout:As heard 1st on #TalkingSmack
  Dec 4th. Dallas, TX. #WWETLC@T
  
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• What Happened After Tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live?, TNA Global Development Center Announced, Does Nikki Have Confidence In Natalya?

  02-11-2016 04:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Live
  The dark match after tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live saw The Miz take on Dolph Ziggler, with Ziggler retaining his Intercontinental Championship.
  Related: Big WWE TLC Main Event Match Confirmed On Talking Smack, Hype Bros On SD! Fallout, Who Won This Week’s Brand Wars?
  TNA Global Developmental Center
  The Al Snow Wrestling Academy recently announced it will now be the official ‘Global Development Center’ for TNA Impac
  
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• The Spirit Squad To Get Regular Roles In WWE?, Doane/Cena Issues?

  02-11-2016 04:10
  
  It is possible that Kenny and Mikey of the Spirit Squad may become a regular fixture on WWE TV again. There has been some discussion about giving them another shot after their storyline with The Miz is done. As of now, they are not signed to the company and still taking indy bookings through Bill Behrens.
  Ken Doane’s long-standing issues with John Cena are a non-issue currently. The problems stem from Doane’s claims that during the previous brand split, Mickie James cheated on him wi
  
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