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• 12/1 Edition of NXT Rebellion: The Authors Bring The Pain, Asuka & Nia Jax Twitter Feud, What’s Next For Tye Dillinger?, Bret Hart-Simpsons, More

  01-12-2016 23:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rebellion!
  This episode is hosted by Jamie Campbell and features Dash Kwiatkowski as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  In this episode some of the topics they discuss include:
  The Authors of Pain’s dangerous in-ring incident
  Asuka and Nia Jax feuding on Twitter
  What’s next for Tye Dillinger
  Bret Hart on The Simpsons
  How the WWE should go about a Hulk Hogan return
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• Cody Rhodes Talks His Experience So Far on the Indy Scene Since Leaving WWE, the Difference Between an Indy and WWE Ring, More

  01-12-2016 22:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Brian Frtiz recently spoke with SportingNews.com to hype this week’s Ring of Honor Final Battle PPV and below are some interview highlights:On his experience on the indy scene since leaving WWE:
  “So far, everything has exceeded expectations by a great deal,” Rhodes said. “I was very confident in my exit, but then when you actually put pen to paper … artistically you can judge things, but from just a business stan
  
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• How Was This Week’s Total Divas Viewership Following Last Week’s All-Time Low?

  01-12-2016 22:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s edition of WWE Total Divas on the E! network averaged 595,000 viewers which is up from last week’s 461,000 viewership average. As noted, last week’s Total Divas viewership was the lowest in the show’s history.
  This week’s Total Divas ranked #24 on the Cable Top 150, topping last week’s #46 rank.
  The following are the viewership numbers for the season so far:
  Episode 1: 632,000 viewersEpisode 2: 461,000 viewer
  
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• Noam Dar Offers His Thoughts on the Brock Lesnar vs Goldberg Finish, Names a Former WWE Champion as His Dream Opponent

  01-12-2016 22:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Cruiserweight Noam Dar recently spoke with The Daily Record and below are some interview highlights:
  Thoughts on the Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar match:
  “It was shock. You could feel the entire atmosphere of the venue was shocked. It’s one of the beauties of WWE, to create those moments that nobody expects. I feel like that’s what creates buzz.”
  His Dream opponent:
  “Someone that’s obviously done so much for the little guy in WWE. Someone that I feel&rsqu
  
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• Titan Mercury takes down Bimeh Razi 4-3 to win World Wrestling Clubs Cup

  01-12-2016 20:42
  
  Kulchytskyy, Dieringer, Taylor, Gwiazdowski push Titan Mercury WC to Clubs Cup gold
  
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• Conor McGregor Granted a Boxing License, Fueling Speculation of a Fight Against Floyd Mayweather

  01-12-2016 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to MMAFighting.com, one day after he was stripped of his UFC Featherweight title, the California State Athletic Commission granted UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor a boxing license in California. FOX Sports reports that Conor will also be applying for a boxing license in other states such as New York, Nevada and Texas.
  CSAC executive officer Andy Foster issued the following statement:
  “[McGregor] got a
  
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• Becky Lynch Sends Warning To Alexa Bliss (Video)

  01-12-2016 19:41
  
  - Check out the following clip from this week’s Talking Smack segment featuring SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch issuing a warning to Becky Lynch ahead of their Tables Match at WWE TLC on Sunday:
  #IrishLassKicker @BeckyLynchWWE vowed to make @AlexaBliss_WWE @WWE's "resident BLEEDING beauty" at #WWETLC on #TalkingSmack! pic.twitter.com/rtE7QiYPMV
  — WWE (@WWE) December 1, 2016The post Becky Lynch Sends Warning To Alexa Bliss (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Indie Wrestling Being Added To The WWE Network?

  01-12-2016 19:36
  
  - According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Vince McMahon is possibly deciding to add several “hot” indies to WWE network.No word on when we will officially know but Meltzer indicated we’ll see some big changes on the WWE Network in the coming months.
  WWE sent out some Fan Council surveys this year to gauge interest in indie wrestling on the WWE Network. The surveys specifically mentioned, Ring of Honor, EVOLVE, CZW. OVW, PWG, DGUSA and several others. One survey l
  
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• The True Story of the Royal Rumble sneak peek

  01-12-2016 19:30
  
  The True Story of the Royal Rumble sneak peekThe post The True Story of the Royal Rumble sneak peek appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Bollywood Boyz bring high-energy style to WWE 205 Live

  01-12-2016 19:30
  
  The Bollywood Boyz bring high-energy style to WWE 205 LiveThe post The Bollywood Boyz bring high-energy style to WWE 205 Live appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Crushing Finishers Through the Tables!: WWE 2K17 Top 10

  01-12-2016 19:29
  
  Crushing Finishers Through the Tables!: WWE 2K17 Top 10The post Crushing Finishers Through the Tables!: WWE 2K17 Top 10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Triple H ruins Stephanie McMahon and Test’s wedding: This Week in WWE History, Dec. 1, 2016

  01-12-2016 19:28
  
  Triple H ruins Stephanie McMahon and Test’s wedding: This Week in WWE History, Dec. 1, 2016The post Triple H ruins Stephanie McMahon and Test’s wedding: This Week in WWE History, Dec. 1, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• FULL MATCH — Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. Lay-Cool – Tables Match: TLC 2010

  01-12-2016 19:27
  
  FULL MATCH — Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. Lay-Cool – Tables Match: TLC 2010The post FULL MATCH — Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. Lay-Cool – Tables Match: TLC 2010 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• See the first trailer for “Sleight”

  01-12-2016 19:26
  
  WWE Studios and Blumhouse Entertainment present the first trailer for the science fiction thriller “Sleight.”The post See the first trailer for “Sleight” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Asuka vs. Nicole Matthews: WWE NXT, Nov. 30, 2016

  01-12-2016 19:26
  
  Asuka vs. Nicole Matthews: WWE NXT, Nov. 30, 2016The post Asuka vs. Nicole Matthews: WWE NXT, Nov. 30, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Maryse surprises The Miz with their new rescue dog, Luna: Total Divas, Nov. 30. 2016

  01-12-2016 19:25
  
  Maryse surprises The Miz with their new rescue dog, Luna: Total Divas, Nov. 30. 2016The post Maryse surprises The Miz with their new rescue dog, Luna: Total Divas, Nov. 30. 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Match Stopped at WWE NXT TV Tapings After Talent Takes Very Scary Looking Bump (Photos)

  01-12-2016 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to fans in attendance for last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings, a match featuring The Authors of Pain vs two enhancement talents had to be stopped when one of the enhancement talents took a very scary looking bump.
  One of the enhancements talents was Johnny Vandal, and the match was stopped after The Authors powerbombed one of the opponents onto the other, and the trainers had to intervene to check on both of the downed talents. One of the enhancement talents was helped to the back,
  
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• Fans Reportedly Aim “Build a Wall” Chants at WWE NXT Star Andrade Cien Almas, Becky Lynch Sends WWE TLC Warning to Alexa Bliss (Video)

  01-12-2016 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Fans Reportedly Aim “Build a Wall” Chants at WWE NXT Star Andrade Cien Almas
  According to several fans on social media, offensive comments were aimed at WWE NXT star Andrade “Cien” Almas during last night’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University. It should be noted that one of our correspondents did not hear the comments and the other said they were very quiet and not widespread. Below are two fan tweets on the chants://Those chants towards Cien Almas ton
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “The Champ vs. The Perfect Ten”

  01-12-2016 18:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Asuka Continues To RollThe NXT Women’s Champion, fresh off her victory over Mickie James at NXT Takeover: Toronto did battle with Nichole Matthews. Much like all of her matches outside of NXT special events, Asuka picks up a relatively easy win, in under four minutes. As Asuka continues to dominate, there is still such a huge gap of talent between her and everyone else. Do we really know if ANYONE on the NXT roster can compete with her and be a viable threat? If anything, Ember Moon would
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura Off NXT TV For Several Weeks?, WWE Looks at Bollywood Boyz on 205 Live (Video), Matt Hardy on His Impact Return

  01-12-2016 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shinsuke Nakamura Off NXT TV For Several Weeks?
  It appears as if Shinsuke Nakamura might be off WWE NXT TV for a few weeks, as Nakamura vs. Patrick Clark was a dark match at last night’s NXT TV tapings and was Nakamura’s only appearance of the night. Nakamura is set to face Samoa Joe for the WWE NXT Title at this week’s WWE NXT live event in Japan, and that is expected to air on a future episode of NXT.
  Matt Hardy on His Impact Return
  As noted, Matt Hardy will be mak
  
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• Daniel Bryan on His Somber Demeanor on Total Bellas, Not Worrying About Speaking His Mind on Talking Smack, Brie Bella’s WWE Ring Return

  01-12-2016 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan was the recent guest on “The Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast”, which you can listen to in full below or at this link. The following are some interview highlights:On His Somber Demeanor on Total Bellas:For most of my life, I’ve been very upbeat, but when the cameras are around you all the time, and that particularly for me that was a difficult time in my life, they were just there all the time and in there waiti
  
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• News on TNA Impact Wrestling and One Night Only TV Tapings in 2017, Jade Issues a Warning to Rosemary (Video), Final WWE Raw Rating

  01-12-2016 18:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Final WWE Raw Rating
  As noted, this week’s edition of WWE Raw averaged 3.110 million viewers, up from last week’s 3.002 million viewers. The final rating for the show was a 2.21, up from last week’s 2.14 rating.
  News on TNA Impact Wrestling and One Night Only TV Tapings in 2017
  According to PWInsider.com, TNA told talents this week that a round of Impact Wrestling, Xplosion and One Night Only PPV TV tapings will take place at the Impact Zone at Universal Studios
  
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• Photo of Crazy Mary Dobson at NXT Tapings, Who is Asuka Facing at NXT Japan Live Event?, Triple H Ruins Test’s Wedding (Video)

  01-12-2016 18:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo of Crazy Mary Dobson at NXT Tapings
  Sarah Bridges, aka Crazy Mary Dobson, wrestled Peyton Royce at last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings in what may have been a dark match and below is a photo:#NXTFSLive @CrazyMaryDobson pic.twitter.com/uqwN5IlL6K
  — JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) December 1, 2016Who is Asuka Facing at NXT Japan Live Event?
  WWE NXT Women’s Champion Asuka will be facing Nia Jax at the WWE live event in Osaka, Japan on Saturday, and the two opponents had the follow
  
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• Goldberg Trains for the Rumble (Photo), Knockouts Main Eventing Impact Wrestling Tonight, Brie Bella on Finding Out She Was Pregnant

  01-12-2016 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA Knockouts Main Eventing Impact Wrestling Tonight
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling:
  -Jade vs. Rosemary inside Six Sides of Steel for the TNA Knockouts Championship-Matt Hardy’s return to the Impact Zone-Impact Grand Champion Aron Rex issuing an open challenge-X Division Champion DJ Zema Ion vs. Braxton Sutter vs. Mandrews
  Brie Bella on Finding Out She Was Pregnant
  The following video has been uploaded to the Bella
  
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• Lucha Underground Results (11/30) – Black Lotus Triad vs Pentagon Dark

  01-12-2016 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lucha Underground Results
  November 30th, 2016
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  Vampiro and Pentagon Dark Segment: 
  Pentagon bumps into Vampiro in the locker room area. Vampiro says that eventua
  
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• Trailer For WWE Studios’ Sleight (Video), Matt Sydal Returning To America Following Arrest In Japan

  01-12-2016 16:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Trailer For WWE Studios’ Sleight Released
  WWE has released the above trailer for the upcoming WWE Studios’ movie Sleight on their YouTube page.
  Matt Sydal Returning To America Following Arrest In Japan
  The following press release was put out this morning regarding Matt Sydal returning to the United States following his recent arrest in Japan:JOURNALIST REVEALS MATT SYDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM PRISON & IS HEADING HOME NEXT WEEK
  December 1, 2016
  LOS ANGELES, CA — “Hard
  
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• Xavier Woods & Ember Moon Play Tiny Toons Adventures (Video), Did You Enjoy Last Night’s Episode Of NXT?

  01-12-2016 16:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Xavier Woods & Ember Moon Play Tiny Toons Adventures
  WWE Superstar Xavier Woods has released the above video via his UpUpDownDown YouTube page featuring himself and Ember Moon playing Tiny Toons Adventures.
  Did You Enjoy Last Night’s Episode Of NXT?
  WWE currently has a poll up on their official Twitter page asking fans if they enjoyed last night’s episode of WWE NXT. With just over 3,000 votes cast here are the current results:Did you enjoy tonight’s episode of @WWENXT?
  &m
  
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• Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano Discuss Being Underdogs, Appreciating Their NXT Status, More

  01-12-2016 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE NXT Tag Team Champions Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano were recently interviewed by ESPN.com.
  You can find some excerpts from the article below. The full interview can be found by clicking HERE.
  NXT Takeover Match Result: Who Is Leaving Toronto w/ the NXT Tag Team Championships?
  On them being underdogs:
  “I feel like that’s kind of been why we gained such a following,” Gargano said. “People feel they can live through us. They’re kind
  
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• Update On The WWE Network Adding Independent Wrestling Content, Who Is WWE Considering?

  01-12-2016 15:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dave Meltzer recently noted on an episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that Vince McMahon has decided he does want some “hot indies” available on the WWE Network.
  In the past few weeks WWE has sent out a survey via their Fan Council asking fans what promotions they would like to see available on the WWE Network. The companies listed on the survey include Ring of Honor, EVOLVE, CZW and several others.
  WWE also sent out a survey earlier this year asking f
  
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• Brooke Hogan Gives Update On Female Wrestling Project (Video), Johnny KO Works NXT Taping

  01-12-2016 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Brooke Hogan Gives Update On Female Wrestling Project
  TMZ recently caught up, again, with the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, Brooke Hogan. In the above video Brooke begins by downplaying the recent talks between her father and WWE. She then launches in to a brief discussion about the proposed female wrestling league she’s been talking about for the past several months. Including fielding some questions about whether or not she would work with Billy Corgan now that he
  
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• Paige & Del Rio Featured On Next Week’s Total Divas (Video), WWE Adds RAW Episodes To The WWE Network

  01-12-2016 15:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Paige & Del Rio Featured On Next Week’s Total Divas
  E! Entertainment has released the above preview video for next week’s episode of Total Divas on their YouTube page. It features Paige causing drama with the cast over her new relationship with Alberto Del Rio.
  WWE Adds More RAW Episodes To The WWE Network
  WWE has added more episodes of Monday Night RAW to the WWE Network archives. Fourteen of those episodes are from 2010 and two of them are from 2011. These mark the first episo
  
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• Big Update on WWE PPV Plans for 2017, Which WWE Brand Will Get the Elimination Chamber Event?

  01-12-2016 13:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, the WWE Elimination Chamber PPV is expected to take place in 2017, as per advertisements from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix. As of now, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Elimination Chamber is set to be a Raw brand event on February 12th.
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter added they were given a list of 18 planned PPV dates for 2017, despite the last number WWE publicized being 19. There was talk of cutting back to 16 eve
  
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• Report: Racist ‘Build A Wall’ Chants At The WWE NXT Tapings?, Match Stopped (Video)

  01-12-2016 08:48
  Some fans in attendance at last night’s NXT tapings report that there were “Build a Wall”-related comments aimed at Andrade “Cien” Almas during the show. One person at the taping said they didn’t hear the chant while another person said they were quiet and “not widespread.”
  A couple reactions from fans at the event are below:
  The "this is why we need to build a wall shout" to Cien was incredibly racist and has no place here. Can't believe that was
  
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• Report: Linda McMahon To Head Trump’s Small Business Administration?

  01-12-2016 07:49
  UPDATE 2: Politico reports that sources close to Donald Trump’s transition team have confirmed that Linda McMahon is one of the President-elect’s top choices to head his Small Business Administration.
  The site notes that in addition to her meeting with Trump today, McMahon has spoken with several members of the transition team this week and that she is looking “increasingly likely” to head up the SBA. One source noted, “It’s very, very real. For the last sever
  
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• **SPOILERS** – Complete WWE NXT Results For The Next Three Weeks

  01-12-2016 07:45
  Credit: Wrestling Inc
  December 7th Episode:
  * NXT Tag Team Champions Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa came out to a pop and greeted fans throughout the crowd. They entered the ring for a promo but The Authors of Pain came out before they could talk. Paul Ellering spoke from the top of the ramp about how they should be champions but The Revival’s music hit and they came out to the stage. Fans chanted “you tapped out!” as they head to the ring. Dawson starts talking about gettin
  
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• A **SPOILER** On Samoa Joe’s Opponent For The Next WWE NXT Takeover Special

  01-12-2016 07:27
  During the WWE NXT tapings last night, a #1 contender was crowned for Samoa Joe’s NXT Championship.
  Bobby Roode won a Fatal Four-Way to earn the shot at WWE NXT Takeover. The participants in the match were determined by a series of qualifying matches, and Roode faced Tye Dillinger, Andrade “Cien” Almas and Roderick Strong in the final match.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Brooke Tessmacher With Her **TWIN SISTER** – WHOA!!!!
  The post A **SPOILER** On Samoa Joe’s Opponen
  
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• Why Brock and Goldberg must not win the Rumble

  01-12-2016 05:00
  
  Reasons Brock and Goldberg must not win the Royal Rumble
  I know I know, Mania is over 4 months away and even the Rumble is a full 2 months away as of this writing. I just can’t help it. I’m just worried that the WWE will be blinded by the mirage created by these two giants, tossing aside everyone like a day old salad… Having steak is awesome, but if the steak only shows up 5 days out of the year shouldn’t we stock up and value more of the vegetables?
  Brock, Goldberg and
  
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• News on Samoa Joe’s WWE NXT Takeover San Antonio Opponent *Spoilers*

  01-12-2016 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  During tonight’s WWE NXT TV tapings a series of matches was held to determine a new #1 contender to NXT Champion Samoa Joe likely at NXT Takeover San Antonio.
  The matches were as follows:
  -Tye Dillinger defeated Eric Young by DQ.
  -Andrade “Cien” Almas defeated No Way Jose.
  -Roderick Strong defeated Elias Samson.
  -Bobby Roode defeated Oney Lorcan.
  Dillinger, Almas, Strong and Roode then competed in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match with the winner becoming the new #1 contender. R
  
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• Ric Flair Returning To WWE TV, EVOLVE Mini-Doc Presents… The Downfall Of Zack Sabre Jr? (Video)

  01-12-2016 04:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair
  PWInsider.com is reporting WWE and Ric Flair have agreed to terms on a new contract, and Flair will return to television as a regular on the RAW brand.
  The report noted that Flair’s appearance this week after Sasha Banks won the WWE RAW Women’s Championship in the main event was a last minute addition.
  Related: Sasha Banks Wins Women’s Championship In Main Event Of WWE RAW (Photos and Videos)
  Zack Sabre Jr
  The following video i
  
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• NXT TV Taping Results For 11/30 – Three Weeks Of Shows Taped For December *Spoilers*

  01-12-2016 03:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s NXT TV taping results from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida:
  Episode 1:
  DIY enters through the crowd, but the Authors of Pain cut them off before they can speak. Paul Ellering says AoP should be champions, but the Revival also comes out to the stage to ask for a rematch. The Authors shove The Revival, and Ellering declares his team will be the next NXT tag team champions before each team leaves.
  SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe and Eric Young)&nb
  
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• John Cena Nominated For Webby Award, Jack Gallagher’s Theme, Match Highlights From Tonight’s NXT (Videos)

  01-12-2016 03:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jack Gallagher
  The above video is the WWE theme for Cruiserweight Classic competitor Jack Gallagher, who made his return to WWE on last night’s 205 Live premiere.
  John Cena
  John Cena posted the following, noting his Cricket Wireless ‘Hidden Prank Video’ (click here to view) has been nominated for a Webby Award:Had fun w/ @CricketNation & we’re finalists for @TheWebbyAwards! Vote to help us win the #TheYouTubeAd of 2016: https://t.co/PCZAu3OVce #ad
  — John Cena (
  
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• Taylor Wilde Talks Knockouts Main Eventing Impact Wrestling, What’s Next For Tye Dillinger? (Video)

  01-12-2016 03:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Taylor Wilde
  Former TNA Knockouts Champion Taylor Wilde recently spoke with ImpactWrestling.com about tomorrow night’s big Six Sides Of Steel main event featuring Jade versus Rosemary.
  Wilde shared her thoughts on women getting a chance to main event, her previous career with TNA, and a prediction for the match tomorrow. You can read a few excerpts below:
  Wilde on women getting an opportunity to main event on Impact Wrestling: 
  “I think it’s great two women are competing
  
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• Eric Bischoff Breaks Down The Interesting Position UFC/WME Is In With The Proposed MMA Union

  01-12-2016 02:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast, Bischoff on Wrestling is now available and features former WCW & WWE World Heavyweight Champion Kevin Nash.
  At the top of the show Eric breaks down the interesting position UFC’s new ownership group WME/IMG is in with the newly proposed MMA union-like Athlete’s Association. Some of Eric’s comments have been transcribed below.
  Related: Georges St. Pierre, Four Other UFC Stars J
  
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• DJ Z Talks Strength Of The X Division, TNA’s Direction In 2017, Competing w/ Talent Outside Of His Division

  01-12-2016 02:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA X Division Champion DJ Z joined Ryan Rider on Main Event Radio this week to discuss wanting to revitalize the division, goals that he would like to accomplish, and the new direction for TNA going into 2017.
  You can read a few excerpts below; click here to listen to the full show:
  DJ Z comments on what can be done to help bring the X Division back to prominence:  I think the X division is actually really strong right now. The work that myself, Eddie Edwards, Tre
  
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• Jeff Hardy Talks Creative Freedom w/ TNA, Favorite Wrestling Memories, Can EC3 Silence Eli Drake? (Video)

  01-12-2016 02:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jeff Hardy
  Jeff Hardy is featured in the newest ‘Wrestler’s Tribune’ in the Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard Week In Wrestling. 
  Hardy talks about being fearless in wrestling, his favorite memories, creative freedom in TNA and much more. You can read a few excerpts below:
  When I was younger, I was on cloud nine to pull off something breathtaking. There was no better adrenaline rush than bringing a dream into reality in front of a WrestleMani
  
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• Kevin Nash Talks About WCW Sending Him To NJPW As Oz & The Japanese Fans’ Reaction To The Character

  01-12-2016 02:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast, Bischoff on Wrestling is now available and features former WCW & WWE World Heavyweight Champion Kevin Nash.
  During Nash’s appearance he discusses his time as the character Oz early in his career during his original run with WCW. Some of his comments have been transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  KN: I’m one of those guys that can say what I want to honestly abo
  
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• Everything To Know About House Of Hardcore On FloSlam, Vince McMahon Praises 205 Live, WWE Stars Try Traditional Dishes (Video)

  01-12-2016 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  House Of Hardcore
  FloSlam sent out the following advisory, promoting this weekend’s House Of Hardcore 21 “Blizzard Brawl” event:
  Al Snow and Dave Herro team up to take on Abyss and Dameon Nelson in a steel cage match, headlining House of Hardcore’s debut on FloSlam on Saturday, Dec. 3. Plus, two legends, Tommy Dreamer and Mickie James, will face Angela Love and a mystery partner in a mixed tag team match.
  HoH 21: Blizzard Brawl kicks off at 7 PM EST/6 PM CDT on Saturday,
  
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• NFL Team Hosting Legends Of Wrestling Event w/ Ric Flair & More, WWE Recalls ECW November To Remember ’97 (Video)

  01-12-2016 02:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair
  The Jacksonville Jaguars will host a Legends Of Wrestling pre-game event at their December 11th home game at EverBank Field against the Minnesota Vikings.
  Fans will be able to meet Ric Flair, Jimmy Hart and The Nasty Boys, and have two ticket options available. A General Ticket includes a Game ticket and pre-game entry from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., which includes a Q&A session and photo-op with the wrestlers. Additionally, a VIP Ticket includes all the
  
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• Backstage News – Original Plans For Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens

  01-12-2016 01:59
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer
  It was announced by WWE that Roman Reigns will fight Kevin Owens at Roadblock. At live events this past weekend, Reigns beat Owens clean by pinfall. It was Reigns’ US title that was on the line in those matches. According to sources, the original plan for RAW was to have Owens vs. Reigns for the US title.
  In addition to that, the live event matches were supposed to be title vs. title, but Stephanie McMahon ruled that only Reigns would have to defend. On RAW,
  
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• Monday’s WWE RAW Ratings Are In – How Did The Show Do?

  01-12-2016 01:53
  
  Monday’s edition of WWE RAW, featuring a RAW Women’s Title Falls Count Anywhere main event, averaged 3.110 million viewers. This is up from last week’s 3.002 million average and is the second largest audience for RAW since the NFL season began. The only show that did better was when Goldberg returned on October 17th, that show averaged 3.13 million viewers.
  The quarterly hours for Monday’s show are below:
  8 PM: 3.163 million viewers
  9 PM: 3.130 million viewers
  10 PM-: 3.0
  
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