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• Bobby Roode On If The WWE Locker Room Would Accept Conor McGregor

  17-11-2016 23:54
  
  - NXT Star Bobby Roode recently participated in a interview with Alfred Konuwa of Forbes to help promote this Saturday’s NXT: Takeover event, check out the highlights below:
  On Conor McGregor in WWE:
  “I don’t follow the UFC as closely as some of my peers do. Obviously Conor McGregor is a super talented guy, he is the best at what he does, he’s a huge personality. Huge personalities are always welcomed in the WWE, so who knows? I don’t know what kind of guy he is out
  
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• Goldberg Dares Brock Lesnar To Elbow Him (Video)

  17-11-2016 23:38
  
  - TMZ Sports recently caught up with Goldberg to talk about his match with Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series this Sunday,check out the highlights and video below:
  “I kicked his ass 12 years ago,” Goldberg said. “It’s not like I’ve been sitting on the couch eating bon-bons.”Goldberg was also asked about what Lesnar did to Randy Orton at SummerSlam this past August, where he busted Orton open with a series of elbows.
  “I don’t care what he did to Randy
  
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• Samoa Joe On What Drew Him To WWE NXT, His Hollywood Ambitions, Samoans In Pro Wrestling

  17-11-2016 23:32
  
  - Former NXT Champion Samoa Joe recently participated in a interview with AM New York to help promote last night’s NXT live event in New York City, check out the highlights below:
  On what drew him to WWE NXT:
  “I knew NXT was really, really gaining a lot of steam, it was kind of exploding and making kind of this tremendous impact on the industry in general. To be there and help further that movement and further that expansion was very, very interesting to me. I’ve had the pleasu
  
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• USA Wrestling releases Senior-level U.S. men's freestyle rankings

  17-11-2016 23:28
  
  U.S. men's freestyle rankings for all eight Senior-level weight classes released
  
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• WWE Announces New Multi-Year International TV Deal

  17-11-2016 23:25
  
  WWE announced the following:
  WWE® AND SKY DEUTSCHLAND ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENTMUNICH, Germany and STAMFORD, Conn. 16 November, 2016 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) and SKY Deutschland today announced a new multi-year agreement to distribute WWE’s premier pay-per-view events starting this Monday with Survivor Series® and televise WWE’s flagship programs Raw® and SmackDown® live on SKY Sports beginning April 2017.
  SKY customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will be
  
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• Charlotte on Ric Flair Claiming Bigger Things Were Planned For Her & Sasha at Hell in a Cell, Her WrestleMania 33 Gear, Survivor Series Match

  17-11-2016 23:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte recently spoke with Brian Fritz of SportingNews.com to promote WWE Survivor Series and below are some interview highlights:
  On her WrestleMania 33 ring gear:
  “I want to do something special for my robe again. The blue one at ‘Mania was basically pieces from my dad’s old one that he wore when he retired. So, I want to do something special like that but in terms of who I’d like to wrestle, I just ho
  
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• Gangrel Discusses Nearly Dying During A WWE Match, Never Being In WCW

  17-11-2016 23:01
  
  Gangrel recently appeared on Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 1,2,360 show, here are the highlights…
  On the long-term health effects of pro wrestling: I got this hotspot on my brain. They’re not sure if it’s from ecstasy, that superglue, or chair shots, or all of the above. I remember they called me in when I broke my neck. They took longer to clear me for my head injury. They were like, it’s a blessing you came in here with a neck [injury], you were going to be a vegetable so
  
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• Goldberg Says He Doesn’t Care What Brock Lesnar Did to Randy Orton, Dares Brock to Elbow Him at WWE Survivor Series (Video)

  17-11-2016 22:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TMZ Sports recently caught up with Goldberg and briefly discussed his return match against Brock Lesnar at WWE Survivor Series on Sunday.
  During the interview, which you can watch below, Goldberg is asked about what Lesnar did to Randy Orton at WWE SummerSlam this year, and Goldberg says he doesn’t care, as it’s not like he’s been sitting on the couch for the past 12 years. Goldberg added the following:
  “I’ve been throwing elbows for the p
  
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• NXT Champ Jokes About Not Being on the Main Roster, WWE SuperCard Season Three Released, Anniversary of The Rock’s First Match

  17-11-2016 22:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE SuperCard Season Three Released
  2k Sports has issued the following:
  2K today announced that Season 3 of WWE SuperCard, the newest addition to the Company’s action-packed collectible card-battling game, is now available as a free downloadable update on the App Store for iOS devices, as well as the Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore for Android devices. The new series features the following:
  * NEW CARD TIERS – Access three new card tiers and compete for more than 100 new cards;
  
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• Bobby Roode Talks Not Getting a WWE Contract in the Past, Takeover in His Hometown, Has He Spoken to James Storm Since His NXT Debut?

  17-11-2016 22:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT star Bobby Roode recently spoke with ESPN to promote Saturday’s WWE NXT Takeover Toronto event and below are some interview highlights:
  On returning to his hometown for Takeover Toronto:
  “Starting back with WWE over six months ago, it’s been an amazing experience. Being part of Takeover: Brooklyn was pretty cool, thinking back to my very first match in England. Here I am now, just days away from another Takeover, [and no
  
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• This Week’s WWE RAW & SmackDown Live Ratings Are In – Details

  17-11-2016 22:17
  
  As you might expect, with the election and World Series out of the way SmackDown saw a huge increase for the heavily-promoted 900th episode. Showbuzz Daily reports that Tuesday’s episode scored a 0.95 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic and 2.725 million viewers. Those numbers are up 70% and 42% from last week’s low of 0.56 and 1.921 million, which was hurt by the election; it was also up 42% and 25% respectively from a 0.67 demo rating and 2.187 million from two weeks ago for a
  
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• Early WWE Survivor Series Betting Odds Released: Heavy Favorite in Lesnar vs Goldberg, Elimination Matches, New Champions Predicted

  17-11-2016 21:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Early betting odds for this Sunday’s WWE Survivor Series PPV have been released, and they are listed below, courtesy of Bovada, (www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV).
  The plus sign indicates the underdog in the match, as a bet of $100 would win you the amount listed. The minus sign indicates the match favorite, as you would have to bet the amount listed to win $100.
  WWE Survivor Series Betting Odds
  5-on-5 Mens’ Elimination Match
  Team Smackdown      &
  
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• Lucha Underground on Sexy Star Becoming Champion (Photos), Betting Odds Released for The Rock & Vince McMahon 2020 Presidential Bids

  17-11-2016 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Odds Released for The Rock and Vince McMahon 2020 Presidential Bids
  Bovada, (www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV) has released odds for the 2020 Presidential Election and both The Rock and Vince McMahon have been included:
  Who will win the 2020 Presidential Election?
  Donald Trump                           2/1
  Mike Pence &n
  
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• Mick Foley on SSeries Implications, Lesnar vs Goldberg Expectations, Real WWE Brand Rivalry, Pushing for Vader in the WWE Hall of Fame

  17-11-2016 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Raw GM Mick Foley recently spoke with Mike Jones of DC 101 and the following highlights have been issued:
  Survivor Series has huge implications this year:
  “Survivor Series was the one big PPV that has struggled to remain relevant. All of a sudden, this year with this format, man, the 5 on 5 matches take on an entirely new meaning. They’re not just random teams thrown together, this is a battle for domination. When people ask me if this rivalr
  
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• 11/17 Edition of NXT Rebellion: Takeover Toronto Preview, Why WWE Needs More Women Writers, Mick Foley & Steve Austin, More

  17-11-2016 21:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rebellion!
  This episode is hosted by Jamie Campbell and features PWTorch’s Benajmin Tucker as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  In this episode some of the topics they discuss include:
  This Saturday night’s NXT Takeover: Toronto
  Why the WWE needs to hire women writers
  Why Mick Foley is thankful for Steve Austin
  More…The post 11/17 Edition of NXT Rebellion: Takeover Toronto Preview,
  
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• Big Show On Facing Shaq at WrestleMania 33, His Advice For Big Cass, His Potential Retirement

  17-11-2016 19:47
  
  - Thanks to WSVN-TV Entertainment reporter Chris Van Vliet who chatted with Big Show in Miami today, check out the following highlights and video below:
  On his weight loss:
  “I’m 70 pounds lighter than I was six months ago. I’m down to 396 pounds. I haven’t been this skinny since 1995. I’m the not-so-big Big Show!”
  On facing Shaquille O’Neal at WrestleMania 33:
  “I threw it out to Shaq at the ESPY Awards and said ‘What’s up. Let’s g
  
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• WWE Announces 2017 Survivor Series Location; Tickets Go On Sale Next Month

  17-11-2016 19:43
  
  WWE sent us the following today:
  HOUSTON TO HOST THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF
  WWE® SURVIVOR SERIES® IN 2017
  TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
  STAMFORD, Conn., November 17, 2016 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) announced today that the Toyota Center in Houston, TX will host the 30th anniversary of WWE Survivor Series® on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
  Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 9 at 11 AM ET/10 AM CT and can be purchased through www.houstontoyotacenter.com. In addition, Survivor Ser
  
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• News on The Undertaker’s WWE Schedule Going Forward, Watch Goldberg vs DDP Full Match, Update on Upcoming NXT Japan Live Event

  17-11-2016 19:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  News on Upcoming NXT Japan Live Event
  WWE announced on NXT this week that the 12/3 NXT live event in Osaka, Japan will be filmed and content from the event will air on the WWE Network.
  News on The Undertaker’s WWE Schedule Going Forward
  As seen on WWE Smackdown 900 this week, The Undertaker announced he is “back” in WWE, which has lead to speculation that he might be working a full-time schedule leading up to W
  
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• Shane McMahon joins No Way Jose’s fiesta at Madison Square Garden: Nov. 17, 2016

  17-11-2016 19:36
  
  Shane McMahon joins No Way Jose’s fiesta at Madison Square Garden: Nov. 17, 2016The post Shane McMahon joins No Way Jose’s fiesta at Madison Square Garden: Nov. 17, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Goldberg’s Top Moves: WWE 2K17 Top 10

  17-11-2016 19:35
  
  Goldberg’s Top Moves: WWE 2K17 Top 10The post Goldberg’s Top Moves: WWE 2K17 Top 10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Dolph Ziggler answers fan questions live: SmackDown LIVE, November 15, 2016

  17-11-2016 19:34
  
  Dolph Ziggler answers fan questions live: SmackDown LIVE, November 15, 2016The post Dolph Ziggler answers fan questions live: SmackDown LIVE, November 15, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Chris Jericho’s philosophy on handling the critics

  17-11-2016 19:34
  
  Chris Jericho’s philosophy on handling the criticsThe post Chris Jericho’s philosophy on handling the critics appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Raw and SmackDown LIVE’s Women’s division face off at Survivor Series – This Sunday

  17-11-2016 19:33
  
  Raw and SmackDown LIVE’s Women’s division face off at Survivor Series – This SundayThe post Raw and SmackDown LIVE’s Women’s division face off at Survivor Series – This Sunday appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• FULL MATCH – Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page: Halloween Havoc 1998

  17-11-2016 19:32
  
  FULL MATCH – Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page: Halloween Havoc 1998The post FULL MATCH – Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page: Halloween Havoc 1998 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Official Announcement on 2017 WWE Survivor Series Date and Location, Ticket On Sale Date Revealed

  17-11-2016 19:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following press release:
  HOUSTON TO HOST THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF WWE® SURVIVOR SERIES® IN 2017TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
  STAMFORD, Conn., November 17, 2016 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) announced today that the Toyota Center in Houston, TX will host the 30th anniversary of WWE Survivor Series® on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
  Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 9 at 11 AM ET/10 AM CT and can be purchased through www.houstontoyotacenter.com.  In
  
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• Cedric Alexander vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas: WWE NXT, Nov. 16, 2016

  17-11-2016 19:31
  
  Cedric Alexander vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas: WWE NXT, Nov. 16, 2016The post Cedric Alexander vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas: WWE NXT, Nov. 16, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Elias Samson returns to NXT: WWE NXT, Nov. 16, 2016

  17-11-2016 19:30
  
  Elias Samson returns to NXT: WWE NXT, Nov. 16, 2016The post Elias Samson returns to NXT: WWE NXT, Nov. 16, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: Previewing NXT Takeover Toronto and Why There Will Be New Champions

  17-11-2016 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Asuka vs. Mickie James
  The NXT Women’s Championship has excellent buzz around it, thanks to the return of Mickie James. When we first heard this announcement, I wondered what the point was. It became clear to me that NXT does not have any women ready for a championship match against Asuka on a big stage. Also, how great would it be for Asuka to continue her “heel” run and dominance by beating a legend in this business. It is not like James has been away from the ring for such a
  
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• Big Update on James Ellsworth’s WWE Status, Video of Shane McMahon & No Way Jose at NXT MSG, Y2J Responds to Undertaker Comments

  17-11-2016 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Big Update on James Ellsworth’s WWE Status
  James Ellsworth has announced on Facebook that he will not be taking any more independent wrestling bookings, which would indicate that he has signed with WWE:
  Hey everyone, I’ve been getting a lot of messages requesting to be booked, I wanted to say thank you, but at this time I am no longer taking anymore independent wrestling bookings, I will be appearing tomorrow for big time wrestling in Altoona Pa, and that’ll be it for now, tha
  
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• Big Update on James Ellsworth’s WWE Status, Video of Shane McMahon & No Way Jose at NXT MSG, Jericho Responds to Undertaker Comments

  17-11-2016 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Big Update on James Ellsworth’s WWE Status
  James Ellsworth has announced on Facebook that he will not be taking any more independent wrestling bookings, which would indicate that he has signed with WWE:
  Hey everyone, I’ve been getting a lot of messages requesting to be booked, I wanted to say thank you, but at this time I am no longer taking anymore independent wrestling bookings, I will be appearing tomorrow for big time wrestling in Altoona Pa, and that’ll be it for now, tha
  
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• Bobby Roode On How the WWE Locker Room Would Accept Conor McGregor, His Initial Reaction to “Glorious”

  17-11-2016 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
  WWE NXT star Bobby Roode recently spoke with Forbes and below are some interview highlights:
  In light of controversial statements he has made about WWE Superstars, how would you feel about Conor McGregor in a WWE locker room?:
  “I don’t follow the UFC as closely as some of my peers do. Obviously Conor McGregor is a super talented guy, he is the best at what he does, he’s a huge personality. Huge personalities are always welcomed in the WWE, so
  
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• Alberto Del Rio Launching New Project Today, Goldberg’s Top 10 WWE 2k17 Moves, Zack Ryder Reveals His WWE Dream Match (Videos)

  17-11-2016 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Alberto Del Rio Launching New Project Today
  Former WWE star Alberto Del Rio’s will be opening his new La Cantinita restaurant today in San Antonio, TX. A meet and greet with Del Rio and Paige will be taking place this Friday at 4pm. On Saturday at 2pm, a wrestling show will be held to celebrate the opening and the card will feature Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Dos Caras.
  Goldberg’s Top 10 WWE 2k17 Moves
  The Myth brings his explosive aresenal of manuevers to
  
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• Possible Match for WWE NXT Takeover Toronto, Updated Event Card and WZ Live Coverage Details

  17-11-2016 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following last night’s WWE NXT episode, Aliyah, Ember Moon and Liv Morgan vs. Peyton Royce, Billie Kay and a partner of their choosing looks like it might be possible for WWE NXT Takeover Toronto on Saturday night but the match has yet to be confirmed.
  Below is the updated Takeover card, and be sure to join us at 8pm EST on Saturday night for complete, LIVE coverage of the event!
  WWE NXT Title Match:-Samoa Joe vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (c)
  NXT Women’s Title Match:-Mickie James vs.
  
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• Big Show on How Much Longer He Can Wrestle, Facing Shaq at WrestleMania, Advice for Big Cass, Baron Corbin, the WWE New Era and More

  17-11-2016 17:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage)
  WWE star Big Show recently spoke with WSVN-TV entertainment reporter Chris Van Vliet and the following highlights have been issued:
  His weight loss:
  “I’m 70 pounds lighter than I was six months ago. I’m down to 396 pounds. I haven’t been this skinny since 1995. I’m the not-so-big Big Show!”
  Facing Shaquille O’Neal at WrestleMania 33:
  “I threw it out to Shaq at the ESPY Awards and said ‘What’s up. Let&rsq
  
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• Kelly Kelly Reality Series Renewed For 3rd Season, Charlotte Attending WM33 Pre-Sale Party Later Today

  17-11-2016 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
  Kelly Kelly Reality TV Show Renewed For Third Season
  E! Entertainment has announced that the WAGS reality series featuring former WWE Superstar Kelly Kelly has been renewed for a third season.
  Charlotte Attending WM33 Pre-Sale Party Later Today
  WWE RAW Women’s Champion Charlotte has posted the following photo to Twitter indicating that she is in Orlando for a WrestleMania 33 Pre-Sale Party happening today:Champ’n @DrPhillipsCtr #Wrestlemania33 F
  
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• WWE Opposing Ryback’s Trademark On “The Big Guy”, Post-Survivor Series Episode Of The Taz Show Announced

  17-11-2016 16:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Opposing Ryback’s Trademark On “The Big Guy”
  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE is trying to oppose Ryback from trademarking “The Big Guy.”They go on to note that it is interesting that WWE is trying to oppose his trademark for “The Big Guy” for use on dietary and nutritional supplements and not for wrestling. WWE has until February 15, 2017 to file an opposition or request more time.
  Post-Survivor Series Episode Of The Taz Show Announced
  The follo
  
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• Kurt Angle Appearing On TruTV Comedy Show Tonight (Video), Alberto Del Rio & Paige’s New Year’s Eve Plans

  17-11-2016 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kurt Angle Appearing On TruTV Comedy Show Tonight
  Former WWE Superstar Kurt Angle will be a guest star tonight on TruTV’s scripted comedy Those Who Can’t. You can find a preview of Angle performance in the embedded video player above. Here is a description of the episode:
  Kurt Angle will guest star on Those Who Can’t on truTV Thursday night. The series features three trouble-making teachers played by show creators and executive producers Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl an
  
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• Update Of James Ellsworth’s WWE Status, Randy Orton’s Post-Survivor Series WWE Schedule, WWE Announces New German TV Deal

  17-11-2016 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update Of James Ellsworth’s WWE Status
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that James Ellsworth is still taking independent pro wrestling bookings indicating that he has not signed a full-time WWE contract yet.
  Randy Orton’s Post-Survivor Series WWE Schedule
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is also reporting that the birth of Randy Orton’s daughter is expected to happen two days after WWE Survivor Series this weekend. Orton is expecte
  
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• Goldberg vs DDP From Halloween Havoc 1998 (Video), Update on James Ellsworth’s WWE Status, WWE Announces New German TV Deal

  17-11-2016 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Goldberg vs DDP From Halloween Havoc 1998
  WWE has uploaded the above match to their official YouTube page featuring Goldberg taking on Diamond Dallas Page at the 1998 WCW Halloween Havoc.
  Update Of James Ellsworth’s WWE Status
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that James Ellsworth is still taking independent pro wrestling bookings indicating that he has not signed a full-time WWE contract yet.
  WWE Announces New German TV Deal
  WWE released the following press release earlier today:
  W
  
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• 2017 WWE Survivor Series Date & Location Announced, Host City To Present Four Nights Of WWE Action

  17-11-2016 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Houston Chronicle announced this morning that the 2017 WWE Survivor Series will be taking place a the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
  On top of that the Toyota Center will host three more nights of action including an NXT Takeover, RAW and Smackdown. This will be the 30th Anniversary of the WWE Survivor Series and tickets will go on sale December 6th at 11 an EST.
  The Chronicle article also featured a quote from WWE Executive Vice President of Special Events John Saboor who said, “There
  
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• Report – Sin Cara Not Allowed To Dress In WWE’s Main Locker-Room

  17-11-2016 05:48
  
  Source: Pwinsider
  At Monday’s WWE RAW TV tapings, Sin Cara was not allowed to dress in the locker room with WWE talent and was forced to change in the “extras” room as part of his ongoing punishment for his backstage fight with Chris Jericho.
  There is said to be “massive” heat on Cara due to several recent backstage incidents as well as his attitude. Jericho is well respected in the WWE locker room and many talents are said to be “on his side.”
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• NXT Live Event Results From NYC (11/16): Roode vs Cedric, Asuka Defends In Triple Threat, Nakamura / DIY vs Samoa Joe / Revival

  17-11-2016 05:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s NXT live event results from The Theater at Madison Square Garden:
  No Way Jose defeated Roderick Strong– Jose danced with Shane McMahon, who was seated at ringside with his kids and Pete Gas
  Related: Shane McMahon & Pete Gas Ringside At Tonight’s NXT Event In NYC (Video)
  Billie Kay and Peyton Royce defeated Liv Morgan and Daria Berenato 
  Oney Lorcan defeated Elias Samson
  TM-61 de
  
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• Update On Randy Orton Taking Time Off After Survivor Series, CHIKARA Video Game Reaches Funding Goal, Total Divas Highlights (Videos)

  17-11-2016 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)
  Randy Orton
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Randy Orton is still expected to take time off right after Survivor Series until returning for the 11/29 WWE Smackdown Live tapings the following week in Columbia, South Carolina.
  It was previously reported that Randy Orton was taking time off to be with his wife who is expected to deliver their baby on November 22nd. The Observer originally reported Orton was expected to st
  
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• Backstage Update On Shawn Michaels’ WWE PC Role, Lince Dorado Note, Match Highlights From Tonight’s NXT (Videos)

  17-11-2016 05:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Michaels
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Shawn Michaels’ role at the WWE Performance Center may end up being a role that sees him preparing a certain number of NXT talents ready for the main roster.
  It was previously reported that Michaels would be the new head coach at the WWE Performance Center, but that was later disputed by Triple H on last week’s NXT conference call.
  Related: Triple H Reveals Whether or Not Shawn Michael
  
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• Report: Goldberg & Nikki Bella Injured At This Week’s TV Tapings

  17-11-2016 05:00
  
  – Nikki Bella noted on Talking Smack that she suffered a chipped tooth last night on SmackDown.
  – During an interview with NBC Sports, Goldberg spoke about how he was feeling prior to Sunday’s match with Brock Lesnsar, noting that he tweaked his shoulder on Raw in the segment against Brock Lesnar this past Monday.
  “My body feels horrible. I tweaked my shoulder last night (on Raw), but that doesn’t mean in five days that I’m not going to come out kicking ass an
  
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• Taz Reacts To Attending Last Night’s 900th WWE SmackDown Live TV Tapings

  17-11-2016 04:56
  
  On His CBS Radio Show this morning, Taz discussed his visit to WWE’s SmackDown taping last night. While there, he filmed material for the WWE Network, The material was for an ECW-themed project with Paul Heyman, The Dudley Boyz, Tommy Dreamer and Corey Graves. You can listen to the show below…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): WWE Diva Eva Marie With Her *REAL-LIFE* Boyfriend!
  The post Taz Reacts To Attending Last Night’s 900th WWE SmackDown Live TV Tapings appeared first on ProWrestl
  
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• Goldberg Reveals Why He Tripped While Fighting Rusev On RAW, More

  17-11-2016 04:45
  
  In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Goldberg spoke about his upcoming match with Brock Lesnar and what might have caused him to trip when fighting Rusev on RAW.
  He said that he had been training 2-3 times each day for his match with Lesnar and ate 8-10 meals daily. He said he’s been in the wrestling ring and did things that he hasn’t done “in a long period of time.” He said he didn’t know if he was doing enough or too much to prepare. He said he’s be
  
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• Roman Reigns Rips Fans On Twitter + WWE NXT In NYC Tonight, More

  17-11-2016 04:20
  
  – WWE NXT runs tonight in New York, New York at The Theater at Madison Square Garden with the following advertised talent: Shinsuke Nakamura, Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Samoa Joe, The Revival, Asuka, Ember Moon, Nikki Cross, Bobby Roode, Cedric Alexander, Tye Dillinger, Eric Young, Roderick Strong, and No Way Jose.
  Remember, if you’re attending tonight’s show, we’d love to have you send us results/spoilers, videos, pictures, etc. For full details on how to send us re
  
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• Bruce Prichard & Conrad Thompson Talk Ric Flair’s WWF Run, Flair On WWE TV Under WCW Contract, Asking For His Release

  17-11-2016 04:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of The Ric Flair Show is now available to listen to above or at this link; this week’s show featured Bruce Prichard as a guest filling in for Flair this week, as he talks with Conrad Thompson about Flair’s WWF Run:
  On How Vince Would Negotiate With a Top Guy Like Ric Flair Coming to WWE:
  Vince would always keep those negotiations very vague. I’m going to give you an opportunity where he sees potential in someone. Obviously with Ric Flair, he w
  
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• Samoa Joe On What Drew Him To NXT, Working In NYC, Learning From International Talents With NXT

  17-11-2016 03:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT star Samoa Joe recently spoke with AM New York‘s Scott A. Rosenberg while promoting tonight’s NXT live event in New York City. You can read a few highlights below:
  Samoa Joe on why going to NXT was the right decision: 
  I knew NXT was really, really gaining a lot of steam, it was kind of exploding and making kind of this tremendous impact on the industry in general. To be there and help further that movement and further that expansion was very
  
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