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• Jeremy Borash on TNA’s Tag Team Apocalypto: “It Will Be the Most Amazing Match Ever Presented on Television”

  08-12-2016 23:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA’s Jeremy Borash recently spoke with WZ Radio regular Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard and below are some interview highlights:
  On The Hardys Boyz:
  “TNA has had hundreds of talents come through over its history and Matt and Jeff are in a virtual tie for most uniquely gifted performers I’ve ever worked with. Jeff has always been a rock star. His creativity frightens me, like a Jim Morrison, Evel Knievel, and Andy Warhol lovechild. Matt’s
  
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• How I fell in love with wrestling

  08-12-2016 23:21
  
  Wrestling was not love at first sight for me unfortunately, but when I fell for it I fell hard. I grew up with a family that considered wrestling the male version of a soap opera.What little I knew about it came mostly from friends older brothers or bits I would see on TV here and there ( I remember the Randy Savage commercials but I didn’t know his name). In fourth grade I had a friend who was a die hard fan and wore his Austin 3:16 shirt religiously but, despite being considered “
  
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• Mick Foley Fulfills His “Christmas List of Jericho”, Nikki Bella Reveals Pre-Smackdown Cardio Routine (Videos), New Bray Wyatt Shirt

  08-12-2016 23:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New Bray Wyatt Shirt
  WWEShop.com has released a new “I Am Fear” t-shirt for WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion Bray Wyatt.
  Mick Foley Fulfills His “Christmas List of Jericho”
  WWE Hall of Famer & Raw GM Mick Foley along with Noelle, Mickey and Hughie Foley stop by the top secret Ringside Collectibles warehouse to pick up some of the hottest wrestling figures from Y2J’s Christmas list of Jericho:
  Nikki Bella Reveals Pre-Smackdown
  
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• Mean Gene Okerlund, Capt. Lou Albano & George Carlin Announced For Bill Apter’s Podcast Tomorrow

  08-12-2016 23:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter’s podcast Is Wrestling Fixed? is released every Friday morning.
  Subscribe to Is Wrestling Fixed? on iTunes
  This week’s episode features an impressive collection of audio including:
  A brand new, exclusive interview with WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund
  Classic audio from Bill’s archives featuring WWE Hall of Famer Capt. Lou Albano and possibly the greatest comedian of all time George Carli
  
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• 12/8 Edition of WZ Weekly: Trump & The McMahons, TLC Fallout, NXT News, Two Expected WWE Returns, John Cena’s Busy Schedule, More

  08-12-2016 22:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman and features Kevin Gill as the co-host.
  This show includes:
  Joe Dombrowski’s WZ Weekly exclusive Road Report interview featuring Cody Hawk
  WZ Weekly’s latest “spotlight” interview with Chair Shot Reality & Upgruv’s Justin LaBar
  A look at the Top News Stories & Back Page stories of the week
  The #WZWeekly mail bag
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• Did the First Look at Alberto Del Rio and Paige’s Relationship Help This Week’s Total Divas Viewership?

  08-12-2016 22:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Total Divas, featuring a first look at the real life relationship between Alberto Del Rio and Paige, averaged 563,000 viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 595,000 viewership average.
  This week’s Total Divas ranked #26 on the Cable Top 150, down from last week’s show, which ranked #24.
  Read Also: Paige Tweets and Deletes Cryptic Message
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• WWE Looks at Social Media Reaction to AJ Styles TLC Wardrobe Malfunction (Video), The Rock Makes Billboard 100 for the First Time Ever

  08-12-2016 22:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Looks at Social Media Reaction AJ Styles Wardrobe Malfunction
  See what the social media world was saying about the WWE World Champion’s unfortunate tights tear at WWE TLC:
  The Rock Makes Billboard 100 for the First Time Ever
  For the first time in his career, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has made Billboard’s Hot 100 for the song “You’re Welcome” from Disney’s “Moana”.
  The single launch
  
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• John Cena Talks the Pressure of Hosting “SNL” (Video), Jerry Lawler Touring UK with One Man Show, Meet Bully Ray & Velvet Sky for Charity

  08-12-2016 21:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jerry Lawler Touring the UK with One Man Show
  On the heels of being removed full-time from WWE TV, Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler will be doing a one-man tour of The UK as seen below:
  Eros Comedy & WWE present:
  Jerry “The King” Lawler
  An unmissable evening in the company of this WWE Hall Of Fame wrestler, broadcaster and icon.
  Tour Website: ErosComedy.com
  Tour Twitter Feed: @ErosComedy
  Tour Facebook Page: Facebook.com/ErosComedy
  Thursday 16th March: Lon
  
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• Rumor: AJ Styles vs Undertaker Could Possibly Main Event The Royal Rumble

  08-12-2016 21:01
  Ladies and gentlemen the dream match could possibly be upon us as we speak, apparently  the Royal Rumble main event could possibly be AJ Styles vs The Undertaker for the WWE World Heavyweight championship! The rumor has it that The Undertaker is due anytime to make his return to SmackdownLive television at any time now, possible to set up a match with AJ Styles for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship? We’ll have to wait and see but it looks like this dream match is going to ha
  
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• Sam Houston On His Brother Jake Roberts, His Sobriety, Jake’s Hall of Fame Induction

  08-12-2016 20:32
  
  - On The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast, former WWE Superstar Sam Houston joins Chad and John Poz for an intense journey chronicling his greatest ring battles and more importantly personal triumphs. Houston, the half-brother of WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts shares in the following excerpt what his current relationship is with Jake as well as discuss how both brothers are overcoming their battles with sobriety while becoming closer than they have ever been before
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results From Melbourne (12/08): Nakamura Vs. Joe Steel Cage Match

  08-12-2016 20:29
  
  - Check out the following WWE NXT live event results from today’s show in Melbourne, Australia:
  * Ember Moon defeated Liv Morgan and Billie Kay
  * Andrade “Cien” Almas defeated Wesley Blake
  * The Revival defeated Tino Sabatelli and Riddick Moss with #1 contendership on the line
  * Oney Lorcan defeated Patrick Clark, comedy from Patrick using his headband as a weapon
  * NXT Tag Team Champions Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa retained over TM61, massive pops for both but more so TM
  
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• Baron Corbin Talks Using His Physical Tools To Dominate, Triple H And WWE, More

  08-12-2016 20:25
  
  - This week’s ESPN “Off The Top Rope” segment with Jonathan Coachman featured Baron Corbin. Coach asks about winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32 and more, check out the videos below:The post Baron Corbin Talks Using His Physical Tools To Dominate, Triple H And WWE, More appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage News on WWE Currently in “Signing Mode”, Indy Talent Acquisitions Expected in 2017, Drew Gulak’s WWE Status and More

  08-12-2016 20:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to PWInsider.com, WWE cruiserweight Drew Gulak is said to have signed a full-time deal with WWE and he is expected to be finishing up his independent dates in the upcoming weeks.
  In related news, WWE is said to be in “signing mode” right now, and is paying close attention to the independent scene. The company is reportedly working harder than ever to monitor independent talents, to the point that officials are watching iPPV events and comp
  
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• 12/8 Edition of NXT Rebellion: Nakamura Reclaims The NXT Title, Who’s Crazier Asuka or Nikki Cross?, Linda Joining Trump’s Cabinet, More

  08-12-2016 20:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rebellion!
  This episode is hosted by Jamie Campbell and features Adult Swim’s Daytime Fighting League Vince Bucci as the co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  In this episode some of the topics they discuss include:
  The State of NXT
  Shinsuke Nakamura regaining the divisions top championship,
  Who is crazier: Asuka or Nikki Cross?
  Linda McMahon joining Trump’s cabinet & other WWE alumni who
  
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• John Cena Reveals New Movie Trailer For “The Wall” (Video)

  08-12-2016 20:20
  
  - Seen below, WWE Superstar John Cena reveals the new trailer for “The Wall,” opening on March 10th.
  Director Doug Liman brings the psychological thriller to life, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Cena and Taylor-Johnson star as two American soldiers that get pinned down by an Iraqi sniper and all they have between them is a crumbling concrete wall.Roadside Attractions will be releasing it in theaters, check out the teaser video below:Hope you’re all ready for this! The trailer o
  
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• NXT Melbourne Live Event Results (12/8): Nakamura vs Joe Cage Match for the Title, DIY vs Revival, Asuka vs Royce, More (Photos & Videos)

  08-12-2016 20:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Tom Gibson // Shinsuke Nakamura, WWE NXT St. Augustine
  NXT Melbourne Live Event Results12/8/16Melbourne, AustraliaResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  Liv Morgan vs. Billie Kay vs. Ember Moon
  Good pops for Billie & Ember, less of a reaction for Liv. Billie received Bayley’s “Are you Going to be my Girl” chant, which she wasn’t fond of. Finish came with Liv & Ember battling on the top rope, it looked to be heading for a tower of doom corner spot as Billi
  
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• NXT Announces Qualifying Matches To Determine #1 Contender

  08-12-2016 20:05
  
  On Wednesday, WWE took to social media to announce four qualifying matches to crown the new number one contender to the NXT World Championship.
  Announced by NXT General Manager William Regal are the following four matches, which begin at next Wednesday’s episode of NXT TV. The winners of the matches will compete in a Fatal 4 Way to determine the next challenger to Nakamura’s NXT Title at the NXT TakeOver: San Antonio special during Royal Rumble weekend in January:
  * Tye Dillinger vs.
  
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• WWE Signs NXT Star To Multi-Year WWE Contract

  08-12-2016 20:01
  
  - It appears WWE NXt Star Mickie James has officially signed the dotted line.
  As reported earlier this week via ProWrestlingSheet.com, the former WWE Diva who returned at the NXT TakeOver: Toronto special last month was offered a new contract by WWE.
  According to PWInsider.com, Mickie has signed a new deal to return to the company. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson is also reporting that James is expected to officially join the SmackDown LIVE brand on the main WWE roster starting in January.The pos
  
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• WWE Holiday Week On USA Network: Tribute To The Troops, More

  08-12-2016 19:57
  
  WWE issued the following this week, which includes all of the details of USA Network’s annual “WWE Week.” Included are details of this year’s WWE Tribute to the Troops special and more.
  USA RINGS IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH WWE(R) AIRING SPECIAL PROGRAMMING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 12
  Look for the annual “Tribute to the Troops” on Wednesday, December 14 at 8:00/7:00c.
  USA Network will kick off the holidays beginning Monday, December 12, with WWE HOLIDAY WEEK. In addition
  
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• John Cena feels the pressure of hosting “Saturday Night Live”

  08-12-2016 19:55
  
  John Cena feels the pressure of hosting “Saturday Night Live”The post John Cena feels the pressure of hosting “Saturday Night Live” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• FULL MATCH – Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Championship Match: Summerslam 2015

  08-12-2016 19:53
  
  FULL MATCH – Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Championship Match: Summerslam 2015The post FULL MATCH – Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Championship Match: Summerslam 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Ernest “The Cat” Miller Weighs In On If He Thinks Eric Bischoff Could Have Beat Vince McMahon In A Fight

  08-12-2016 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling is now available and features an appearances from former WCW/WWE Superstar and karate black belt Ernest “The Cat” Miller!
  During Ernest’s appearance he talks about whether or not he thinks Eric could have beat Vince McMahon in a fight had it actually happened in the 90s when Eric called Vince out. You can find some of Ernest’s comments transcribed b
  
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• WATCH: John Cena Reveals the Official Trailer for His New Movie “The Wall”

  08-12-2016 19:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
  John Cena has revealed the official trailer for his new movie “The Wall”, which premieres in theaters on March 10th, and is produced by Amazon Studios and distributed by Roadside Attractions.
  The psychological thriller, directed by Doug Liman (Swingers, Go, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Bourne Identity) also features Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Laith Nakli.
  The film centers around John Cena and Taylor-Johnson’s characters, who are two American sold
  
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• Backstage News on Mickie James’ New WWE Deal, Technical Issues with Nakamura vs Joe Cage Match (Videos), WWE Doc Almost Finished

  08-12-2016 19:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Backstage News on Mickie James’ New WWE Deal
  As noted, former WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James will be returning to the company on the Smackdown brand as she recently signed a new full-time WWE deal. According to PWInsider.com, the new deal signed by James is for 3 years.
  Technical Issues with Nakamura vs Joe Cage Match
  As noted, Shinsuke Nakamura vs Samoa Joe in a Steel Cage match for the WWE NXT Title took place at today’s NXT live event in Melbour
  
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• Baron Corbin on His WWE TLC Match Against Kalisto, the WWE Title, Triple H and NXT, How Sports Has Tailored Him to Be a WWE Star (Videos)

  08-12-2016 18:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Baron Corbin was the special guest on this week’s WWE Off the Top Rope segment hosted by Jonathan Coachman on ESPN. You can watch Corbin’s appearance in the videos below, and the following are some highlights.
  On winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania this year, Corbin says he has walked through many NFL tunnels but the experience of entering for WrestleMania 32 was surreal and seemed like the longest w
  
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• Brian Fury Final Week Shapes Up

  08-12-2016 18:34
  
  Next week marks the end to the career of indy veteran and 2016 ROH Top Prospect Runner Up Brian Fury. His week will include two matches in Chaotic Wrestling, one in Beyond and one for XWA. The matches include a fight with ROH star Donovan Dijak on the 11th in Providence for Beyond and his penultimate match against TNA star Mike Bennett in West Warwick RI. Many believe the retirement is to fully focus on his school. He currently runs New England Pro Wrestling academy, fka Killer Kowalskis gym.
  Th
  
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• Bully Ray on Vince McMahon in the White House, Watch Goldberg vs Kane & Fatal 4 Way SSlam Full Matches, John Cena – Jimmy V Video

  08-12-2016 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bully Ray on Vince McMahon in the White House
  Following the announcement that Linda McMahon will head Donald Trump’s SBA, former WWE star Bully Ray Tweeted the following:If liberals were pissed and crying about @realDonaldTrump winning, wait till they see @VinceMcMahon struttin through the White House.
  — Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) December 8, 2016John Cena – Jimmy V Video
  WWE has released the following video featuring Stephanie McMahon, Mark Henry and John Cena:In the fig
  
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• Ric Flair Talks Charlotte / Sasha Feud, Orton Teaming with Wyatts, Reveals the Origin of “Woo”, the Most Disappointing Celeb He’s Ever Met

  08-12-2016 18:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The latest edition of “The Ric Flair Show” is now available to listen to in full at this link, and below are some quotes from Flair during his “Ask Naitch” segment:
  On the Sasha Banks/Charlotte Flair Feud:I’m confident she will regain the title. I will say this; her and Sasha right now are the hottest item in professional wrestling. It’s the hottest feud I have seen in a long time, and God bless both of them. They definitely
  
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• Wrestling 101: T-Bones and Exploders

  08-12-2016 18:00
  
  Ok lets get it straight, what Orton is doing is NOT a T-Bone Suplex – #Raw
  — TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) August 11, 2015
  The finer points of the suplex is a sweet science of leverage, power, and malicious disregard for your opponent. In this inaugural edition of Wrestling 101 we look at the minutiae of two often confused neck-busting, overhead crushers: The Exploder and the T-Bone Suplex.The Exploder Suplex gets its name from Japanese Pro Wrestler Jun Akiyama, who popularized the move in the
  
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• Paige Tweets & Deletes Cryptic Message, WWE Looks at Undertaker Attempting to Embalm Steve Austin, Tian Bing Trains at WWE PC (Videos)

  08-12-2016 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige Posts Then Deletes Cryptic Tweet
  As we noted earlier this week, WWE star Paige, who is currently serving a 60 day suspension for her second WWE Wellness Policy violation, will see her suspension end tomorrow. Paige posted a cryptic message on Twitter yesterday, which read as follows:When you do nothing wrong but things still bite you in ass for no reason. Always fun haha.
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) December 7, 2016
  It’s worth noting
  
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• Hardys & Bucks Feuding Over WrestleMania Weekend?, ROH Contracts Expiring Soon, Why Brian Cage Is Back in EVOLVE, More

  08-12-2016 17:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Cagesideseats
  Hardys & Bucks Feuding Over WrestleMania 33 Weekend?
  According to PWInsider.com, Ring of Honor talents War Machine, Jay Lethal, BJ Whitmer, Steve Corino, Bobby Cruise, Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish all have their ROH deals expiring soon.In the case of Jay Lethal, it appears all but confirmed he will re-sign with the company. As we noted last week, Steve Corino bid farewell to Ring of Honor as he heads to the WWE Performance Center for a new role as a coach. I
  
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• Subscribe: WrestleZone Radio Releasing WZ Weekly Later Today w/ Kevin Gill, Justin LaBar & Cody Hawk

  08-12-2016 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio will be releasing the latest episode of WZ Weekly later this afternoon. New episodes of WZ Weekly are typically released every Wednesday but it was delayed this week due to scheduling!
  Apologies but get excited for a jam packed edition featuring:
  A “spotlight interview” featuring host Nick Hausman chatting with Justin LaBar about his recent heat with Mauro Ranallo as well as a couple of matches Justin sees happening at WrestleMania 33
  Joe Dombrowski’s latest
  
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• Eddie Edwards vs EC3, Moose Issues Open Challenge & More on Impact Wrestling, DDP Yoga Launches on FiteTV, Xavier Woods News

  08-12-2016 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Eddie Edwards vs EC3, Moose Issues Open Challenge & More on Impact Wrestling
  The following matches were taped for tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling:
  -TNA champion Eddie Edwards vs. EC3.
  -Allie vs. Lauren Van Ness.
  -TNA Grand champion Moose has an open challenge.
  -Countdown to Total Nonstop Deletion.
  -Mahabali Shera & Al Snow vs. The Tribunal in a Double Indian Strap Match
  DDP Yoga Launches on FiteTV
  FiteTV issued the following press release:
  FITE TV announces launch of DDP Yoga on st
  
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• Ronda Rousey and Vin Diesel Are Video Game Pals, Lana Butts Heads with Rusev’s Mom (Videos), Fans Vote on WWE Person of the Year

  08-12-2016 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Fans Vote on WWE Person of the Year
  As noted, Donald Trump was named Time’s Person of the Year, and WWE.com has since published a new poll asking fans who should be WWE’s Person of the Year. The choices are AJ Styles, Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar, Charlotte Flair, Dean Ambrose, Bill Goldberg, Sasha Banks, James Ellsworth, Kevin Owens, Cesaro or Roman Reigns.
  As of this writing, 34% voted for current WWE World Champion AJ Styles, 21% voted for Goldb
  
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• Complete Details on “WWE Week” Airing on USA Network

  08-12-2016 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has issued the following press release:
  USA RINGS IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH WWE(R) AIRING SPECIAL PROGRAMMING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 12
  Look for the annual “Tribute to the Troops” on Wednesday, December 14 at 8:00/7:00c.
  USA Network will kick off the holidays beginning Monday, December 12, with WWE HOLIDAY WEEK. In addition to regularly scheduled live WWE events, USA will feature movies starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the 14th annual WWE’S TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS
  
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• WWE Veteran and Former Champion Signs Multi-Year WWE Deal, Returning to Smackdown Soon

  08-12-2016 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we noted last week, WWE has offered a new full-time contract to former Women’s Champion Mickie James. According to PWInsider.com, James has reportedly signed the multi-year deal and will be returning to WWE full-time in January, 2017.
  James is expected to return on the Smackdown Live brand. James made her return to WWE last month at the NXT Takeover Toronto event, at which she lost a Women’s Title match to Asuka.
  The post WWE Veteran and Former Champion Signs Multi-Year WWE
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s Rocky Inspired Comeback Montage, Eric Bischoff Launches Pro Wrestling Tees Store

  08-12-2016 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ronda Rousey’s Rocky Inspired Comeback Montage
  TMZ Sports has shared the above video to their YouTube channel taking a look at the new Rocky inspired comeback video montage for Ronda Rousey’s UFC return on December 30th at UFC 207 against Amanda Nunes.
  Related: Stephanie Confirms “Loose Talks” With Ronda Rousey
  Eric Bischoff Launches Pro Wrestling Tees Store
  On the most recent episode of Bischoff on Wrestling former WCW President & RAW GM Eric Bischoff anno
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “A Shocker In Osaka”

  08-12-2016 16:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The New Tag Team ChampionsAfter a great response from the crowd, DIY comes out and talks about finally becoming the NXT Tag Team Champions. They are interrupted by The Authors of Pain. Paul Ellering talks about being undefeated and the winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They want their shot at the titles, but The Revival make their way down the ramp. They talk about getting their rematch and wanting it now. AoP come down to the ring and push The Revival to the mat, having them retreat
  
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• Footage Of Nakamura v Samoa Joe Steel Cage Match (Video), WWE NXT Wrapping Up Their Australian Tour

  08-12-2016 16:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  @SamoaJoe and @ShinsukeN are in a WAR inside a STEEL CAGE for the #NXTChampionship at #NXTMelbourne! pic.twitter.com/AV02ZvcEC8
  — WWE (@WWE) December 8, 2016
  Footage Of Nakamura v Samoa Joe Steel Cage Match
  WWE has released the above clip from WWE NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and Samoa Joe’s recent steel cage match from Melbourne, Australia. The match is expected to be shown in it’s entirety this coming week on WWE NXT.
  Nakamura will go on to defend the title at NXT Tak
  
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• Videos: Behind The Scenes At Recent Eva Marie Photo Shoot, Stephanie McMahon’s Latest Midnight Workout

  08-12-2016 16:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Behind The Scenes Look At Recent Eva Marie Photo Shoot
  WWE Superstar Eva Marie has posted the above behind the scenes look at her recent photo shoot for the NEMfashion company.
  Stephanie McMahon’s Latest Midnight Workout
  Stephanie McMahon has posted the following to Instagram featuring her latest “Midnight Workout”:#MidnightWorkout Finisher w/ @defrancosgym & @tripleh renegade rows, mountain climbers, plank jumping jacks, walking lunges #NoExcuses #strongerthanyesterd
  
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• The Rock Wraps Jumanji Filming With Jack Black (Video), Conor McGregor Fighting Recent UFC Fine

  08-12-2016 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Rock Wraps Jumanji Filming With Jack Black
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has posted the following video and message to his Instagram account showing him on set with the cast on Jumanji wrapping filming for the movie:That’s an official wrap on #JUMANJI! (just wait to the end of this to hear what @jackblack felt he had to announce;). As I’m saying in this vid, I can’t express my gratitude enough for our incredibly hard working an
  
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• Jey Uso & Naomi Off WWE TV With Injuries, NXT Superstar Dealing With Injury & How It Affects New Stable

  08-12-2016 15:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jey Uso & Naomi Off WWE TV With Injuries
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter both Jey Uso and Naomi have been off WWE TV recently dealing with ankle injuries. Naomi is expected to return to WWE TV this week.
  Here is a recent Instagram video of Jey using a wheelchair to get around an airport:Rollin thru airport!! This is what family is for!! @jonathanfatu @trinity_fatuA video posted by FATU (@uceyjucey) on Nov 23, 2016 at 6:11am PSTRelated: Backstage
  
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• Update On WWE Bringing Hot Indies To WWE Network, The Miz Gets In Heated Exchange With NXT Superstar

  08-12-2016 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update On WWE Bringing Hot Indies To WWE Network
  The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Vince McMahon reportedly had given the approval for WWE to try and make deals with some hot independent companies about possibly bringing their content to the WWE Network. A few days after Vince gave approval he changed his mind after getting the results back from one of the WWE’s recent surveys.
  Apparently the results of one of the surveys gave V
  
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• Naomi’s WWE Total Divas Graphic Snub Was An Accident

  08-12-2016 05:21
  
  Naomi’s absence from the Total Divas WIN Nomination graphic wasn’t an intentional slight. The WWE star attracted attention when she Tweeted about being left off the graphic, which celebrated the show’s nomination for Best Reality Series. Several WWE stars showed their support for her on the social media service.
  Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that the snub was not an intentional one, noting that the department that handles the graphics simply made a mistake. It was fixed in the re
  
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• Lana To Wrestle At NXT Live Events This Week, Vote For WCPW’s End Of The Year Awards, Finn Balor Catches Up With Former WWE Star

  08-12-2016 05:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)
  Lana
  Lana posted the following, confirming she will work matches at this week’s NXT live events in St. Petersburg and Winter Haven:I have BIG news! Tomorrow I will be having a singles match in #NXTSTPetersburg & Friday #NXTWinterHaven FL!So get your tickets #LanaSquad
  — Lana (@LanaWWE) December 8, 2016WCPW
  WhatCulture Pro Wrestling issued their ‘End Of The Year Awards’ nominees, which include the following categories:
  Male
  
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• Linda McMahon Joins Trump Administration – Vince, Stephanie React

  08-12-2016 04:58
  
  UPDATE: Vince and Stephanie McMahon took to Twitter to comment on Linda McMahon’s nomination to head the Small Business Administration, posting:
  Congratulations Mom, I am so proud of you! President-Elect @realDonaldTrump made an excellent choice for the head of @SBAgov! https://t.co/2wUPw3ctWl
  — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) December 7, 2016Congrats @Linda_McMahon on your nomination. I’m very proud and know you’ll do an excellent job. #SBA
  — Vince McMahon (@Vinc
  
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• Naomi receives praise after Total Divas snub

  08-12-2016 04:21
  
   
  After news had broke that Total Divas has been nominated for “Best Reality Show” in the 2016 WIN Awards, the WWE social media team took to Twitter to congratulate the women for the amazing feat. Surprisingly enough Naomi was mistakingly left off the poster and replaced with Alicia Fox. It’s important to note that Fox is no longer part of the series, so the mistake is a head-scratcher, to say the least. As of today, WWE has since deleted their post.
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• William Regal Announces New NXT Takeover San Antonio Title Match, Maryse Gives Eva Marie Career Advice, More Total Divas Highlights

  08-12-2016 04:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Takeover
  Tonight’s episode of NXT saw William Regal announce The Authors of Pain will get a NXT Tag Team Championship match at NXT Takeover: San Antonio, but they will first have to wait to find out who they will face.
  Before Takeover, The Revival will get their rightful rematch against new champions #DIY, and the winner of that match will go on to face The Authors of Pain at Takeover during Royal Rumble weekend.As per @RealKingRegal, #TheRevival will get their rematch against #DIY, &
  
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• Eric Bischoff Reacts To Linda McMahon Joining Donald Trump’s Cabinet, “Small Business Is The Backbone Of The American Economy”

  08-12-2016 03:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling is now available and features an appearances from former WCW/WWE Superstar Ernest Miller!During the top of the show Eric gives his thoughts on Linda McMahon being appointed to Donald Trump’s cabinet. You can find some of his comments transcribed below.
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  EB: I’m really happy to see it. Linda McMahon will be the head of the Small Busi
  
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• NXT Announces #1 Contender Qualifying Matches With NXT Takeover Title Shot On The Line, This Week’s NXT Match Highlights

  08-12-2016 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Takeover
  NXT will determine a new number one contender for NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura through a series of matches that will conclude with a Fatal 4 Way elimination match. The qualifying matches will start next week, and the winner of the Fatal 4 Way elimination match will face Nakamura at NXT Takeover in San Antonio.The qualifying matches are:Tye Dillinger versus Eric Young
  Elias Samson versus Roderick Strong
  No Way Jose versus Andrade “Cien” Almas
  Bobby Roode versus Oney Lo
  
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