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• Bill Apter Announces 1982 “Rowdy” Roddy Piper & New Ricky Steamboat Interviews For His Podcast Tomorrow

  15-12-2016 22:55 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
  Apter started the week announcing that tomorrow’s show will feature a recent in-depth discussion he had with his friend and WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat:Just confirmed Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat for my podcast Apter Chat segment! #askapter with a questio
  
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• WWE Star Heading to NXT? (Video), This Week’s Total Divas Viewership Sees Decrease, Update on Scott Hall – Adult Film Photo

  15-12-2016 22:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update on Scott Hall – Adult Film Photo
  The photo Tweeted and deleted by Scott Hall, featuring a Chrismas Tree with an adult movie on the TV in the background is apparently a joke which has been floating around the internet for a few days. It was not originally posted by Hall.
  This Week’s Total Divas Viewership Sees Decrease
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Total Divas averaged 556,000 viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 563,0
  
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• Gerald Brisco Talks Scouting Brock Lesnar, Hogan’s First Reaction to Kevin Nash, Reveals WrestleMania 1 Almost Ended Differently

  15-12-2016 21:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jerry Brisco is the special guest this week on Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 1,2,360, offering insight into Brock Lesnar’s WWE signing, Hulk Hogan’s first reaction to Kevin Nash and more. Plus, the Hall of Famer gets emotional when discussing his son’s in-ring career.
  Here are the highlights from Jerry’s interview:
  Jerry says he didn’t mind the “stooge” label, but someone else did:
  Pat Patterson hated hearing
  
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• Triple H Explains How UK Championship Will Work, Talks Lesnar/Goldberg Finish Criticism, Chyna in the HOF, Linda – Trump

  15-12-2016 21:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H recently spoke with Newsweek.com to hype the new UK Title Tournament, and below are some interview highlights:How will the U.K. championship work? Will it be defended within Britain at partner shows like Revolution Pro, or will it become part of WWE’s television output like the other championships?
  We’re seeing what this will become. It’s not a science yet. The hope is it becomes its own weekly show, based out of the U.K., with U.K. ta
  
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• Eric Bischoff Reacts To Reuters Article Questioning If WWE’s Ties To Trump Could Hinder Chinese Expansion

  15-12-2016 21:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling is now available and features an appearance from former WCW/WWE Superstar Sean Waltman!
  You can find some of Eric’s comments from the top of the show regarding a recent Reuter’s article questioning if WWE’s ties to President-Elect Donald Trump will affect their ability to expand in China transcribed below.
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• Zack Ryder Confirms He is Undergoing Knee Surgery Today, Issues Comment

  15-12-2016 20:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Zack Ryder, who just became the #1 contender to the WWE Smackdown tag team titles along with Mojo Rawley, has confirmed on Twitter that he is undergoing knee surgery today in Birmingham, Alabama.
  Ryder injured his knee during a battle royal match on WWE Smackdown Live this week, and he Tweeted the following. No word on how long The Hype Bro will be out of action:Getting knee surgery 2day & missing #RogueOne…but everything happens for a r
  
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• 12/15 Edition of NXT Rebellion: Who’s Next For Nakamura?, WWE’s New UK Championship, Cena On SNL, More

  15-12-2016 20:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rebellion!
  This episode is hosted by Jamie Campbell and features Impact Rebellion’s Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) as his co-host.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  In this episode some of the topics they discuss include:
  Who’s next in line for the NXT Championship title now that Joe & Shinsuke’s feud is presumably over?
  How the new WWE signings will affect the NXT women’s title pi
  
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• Brock Lesnar Suspended from UFC Due to USADA Violations, UFC 200 Fight Result Overturned

  15-12-2016 20:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to MMAFighting.com, WWE star Brock Lesnar has been suspended for one year for his two failed USADA tests pertaining to his UFC 200 fight against Mark Hunt.
  The punishment was handed down today by the Nevada Athletic Commission, and Lesnar will be able to return to MMA in 2017.
  Additionally, the former WWE Champion will pay a $250,000 fine in a settlement deal with the Nevada attorney general’s office, and Lesnar’s win over Hunt has offici
  
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• ROH Not Happy About Nigel McGuinness Joining WWE

  15-12-2016 20:32
  
  - As noted, WWE has hired former ROH Champion Nigel McGuinness is set to co-hostthe new WWE United Kingdom Title tournament on the WWE Network alongside Michael Cole.
  Regarding Nigel recently finishing up with Ring of Honor, there have been rumors of a 30-day tryout as a guest coach at the WWE Performance Center but it appears WWE had another idea in mind.
  According to PWInsider, ROH officials recently tried to describe his exit as a potential move back to commentary on ROH TV. ROH officials wer
  
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• Wrestlers Revealed For WWE UK Title Tournament, First Look At The New Title Belt (Photo)

  15-12-2016 20:24
  
  - Competitors for the 16-team tournament include Trent Seven, Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Wolfgang, Tyson T-Bone, Tucker, Jordan Devlin, Roy Johnson, Joseph Conners, HC Dyer, Jack Starz, Sam Gradwell, James Drake, Dan Moloney, Chris Tyler, Saxon Huxley, Ringo Ryan and Tiger Ali.Two of the competitors will be alternates.WWE released the following statement below:
  WWE® to Crown U.K. Champion
  LONDON & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE® (NYSE:WWE) announced today that it will
  
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• Big Show Talks Extending His WWE Career Past 2017, Improving His Health Through Diet, More

  15-12-2016 20:16
  
  - WWE Superstar the Big Show recently spoke with Tim Fiorvanti of ESPN about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On improving his health:
  “The past four years, I’m not sure if anyone has noticed but I’ve been struggling with some really bad injuries. WWE and Vince [McMahon], because of the great and incredible new crop of talent we’ve had, have given me the chance to step back a little bit and give these guys a chance to develop their brand and becom
  
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• WWE Announces New Title And Tournament, Nigel McGuinness’ Role Revealed, More

  15-12-2016 20:07
  
  WWE just made the following two announcements in the UK:
  WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament comes to WWE Network in January
  LONDON — At an historic press conference at the O2 Arena in London, Triple H revealed that WWE’s first-ever United Kingdom Champion will be crowned this January.
  The WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament is a 16-competitor, two-day throwdown at Blackpool’s Empress Ballroom, airing live and exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network, featurin
  
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• Cody Rhodes Talks Joining The Bullet Club, Wrestlers Not Needing WWE, The Royal Rumble

  15-12-2016 20:03
  
  - The Newest member of Bullet Club, Cody Rhodes, recently participated in a interview with Rolling Stone and spoke about a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On joining Bullet Club:
  “Crystal clear. The “American Nightmare” rides with the Bullet Club. I think it’s just a name that fits me. I believe in the cream rising. I believe in hard work. But I believe in vindication as well. You have a few nightmares I imagine before you reach your dream.”
  
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• TJ Perkins is determined to lead the new generation of Cruiserweights

  15-12-2016 19:53
  
  TJ Perkins is determined to lead the new generation of CruiserweightsThe post TJ Perkins is determined to lead the new generation of Cruiserweights appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Fantastic Finishers from the Raw Brand: WWE 2K17 Top 10

  15-12-2016 19:52
  
  Fantastic Finishers from the Raw Brand: WWE 2K17 Top 10The post Fantastic Finishers from the Raw Brand: WWE 2K17 Top 10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• FULL MATCH — Charlotte vs. Natalya – NXT Women’s Title Match: NXT TakeOver, May 29, 2014

  15-12-2016 19:50
  
  FULL MATCH — Charlotte vs. Natalya – NXT Women’s Title Match: NXT TakeOver, May 29, 2014The post FULL MATCH — Charlotte vs. Natalya – NXT Women’s Title Match: NXT TakeOver, May 29, 2014 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• William Regal promises the 16 best U.K. competitors for WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament

  15-12-2016 19:49
  
  William Regal promises the 16 best U.K. competitors for WWE United Kingdom Championship TournamentThe post William Regal promises the 16 best U.K. competitors for WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Nigel McGuinness reveals what it’s like to finally be with WWE

  15-12-2016 19:48
  
  Nigel McGuinness reveals what it’s like to finally be with WWEThe post Nigel McGuinness reveals what it’s like to finally be with WWE appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Michael Elgin Reportedly Finished with Ring of Honor Due to Unhappiness with the Company

  15-12-2016 19:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, top Ring of Honor star Michael Elgin is finished with the company as he is unhappy with how ROH operates.
  Elgin reportedly informed ROH officials earlier this week that he will no longer be working with the company, and surprisingly he has yet to hear back from ROH regarding his notice.
  Elgin has reportedly been unhappy with ROH for the past year, due to lack of communication and focus on fresh talent.
  Earlier this year, Elgin signed a 2-year deal with NJPW.
  Th
  
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• Jeff Hardy Teases A Volcano & Hydraulic Lifts For Tag Team Apocalypto, Talks Hardys vs Rock-n-Roll Express Dream Match

  15-12-2016 19:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of WZ Weekly featured an exclusive Road Report interview from WZ Weekly Field Correspondent Joe Dombrowski. In it Joe previews tonight’s Total Nonstop Deletion episode of Impact Wrestling with “Brother Nero” Jeff Hardy.
  You can find some of Jeff’s comments transcribed below.
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  On how wild and out of control Tag Team Apocalypto will get:
  JH: There’s no limits. We are talking about a v
  
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• Lucha Underground Results (12/14) – The Bulls Tournament Continues, Drago vs Kobra Moon

  15-12-2016 19:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lucha Underground Results
  December 14th, 2016
  Report By Joshua Lopez for WrestleZone.com
  First Match: Killshot vs. Dante Fox vs. Mariposa vs. Jeremiah Crane in a Semi-Final Match in the Battle of the Bulls To
  
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• ROH Officials Not Happy with Nigel McGuinness in WWE, TJ Perkins Determined to Lead Cruiserweights (Video), Bella Twins Nominated

  15-12-2016 18:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bella Twins Nominated
  As noted, “Total Divas” was nominated for a 2016 WIN Award in the Best Reality Series category. The Bella Twins were also nominated for their roles on the show in the Best Actress In a Reality Series category.
  ROH Officials Not Happy with Nigel McGuinness Signing with WWE
  As noted, former Ring of Honor Champion Nigel McGuinness will co-host of the new WWE United Kingdom Title tournament on the WWE Network alongside Michael Cole. He will be calling the matches w
  
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• Enzo Amore Talks Him and Big Cass Having Singles Runs in WWE, Being a Storyteller, WWE Not Allowing Him to Be “Enzo” in His Scenes with Lana

  15-12-2016 18:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Enzo Amore was the recent guest on the “Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast”, which you can listen to in full at this link. Below are some interview highlights:
  On Enzo and Cass Having a Singles Run:
  I’m hoping Big Cass gets a great singles’ run and vice versa. We pull for each other in that regard. If you remember back in the day when [Shawn] Michaels and Diesel were running hot as tag team champions, they had the IC title and He
  
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• Wrestling 101: Five Quick, Quick Pins

  15-12-2016 18:00
  
  The quick pin has been a staple of wrestling since, well, forever. It can be a totally unexpected win, or a nail-biting near-fall. While more definitive than a disqualification, it’s not as decisive as laying someone out in the middle of the ring either. In this way, quick pins give the crowd a winner, and can potentially advance a story line because – as any sore loser will attest – the winner didn’t really beat their opponent, they just got lucky. Or did they? Zang! In
  
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• Matt Hardy Talks Possibly Being Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Total Nonstop Deletion Being a New Beginning, Negative TNA News, More

  15-12-2016 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  TNA star Broken Matt Hardy recently spoke with The For the Win section of USA Today and below are some interview highlights:
  TNA’s issues and Matt Hardy being the one thing to break through:
  “I feel like the broken universe and my broken brilliance have really stood out in Impact Wrestling and kept it alive when there has been so much negative news. And going forward, after this match, I am willing to infuse my broken brilliance even more in Impact Wrestli
  
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• Backstage Details on Alberto Del Rio’s Most Recent Fight and How it Started, Footage of Del Rio Before the Fight

  15-12-2016 17:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As noted, former WWE star Alberto Del Rio was involved in a backstage fight with Lucha wrestler Alan Xtreme, aka Rafy of Ninja Turtles, last weekend at Arena Naucalpan in Mexico. Rafy spoke with +LuchaTV about the incident, which you can listen to in Spanish in the video above. You can check out video of Del Rio and Paige backstage at Arena Naucalpan shortly before the fight in the video above.
  According to @SweetWrestle , Erik Acosta and Yelissa, the fight broke out after Rafy bumped into Paige
  
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• Big Show Talks Possibly Wrestling After 2017, His Current Role in WWE, Feeling Younger These Days, the “New Era” in WWE and More

  15-12-2016 17:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Big Show recently spoke with Tim Fiorvanti of ESPN and below are some interview highlights:
  His WWE role over the past few years, improving his health:
  “The past four years, I’m not sure if anyone has noticed but I’ve been struggling with some really bad injuries. WWE and Vince [McMahon], because of the great and incredible new crop of talent we’ve had, have given me the chance to step back a little bit and give these guys a chance to d
  
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• WWE To Crown U.K. Champion; Tournament Planned & Talent Revealed

  15-12-2016 17:42
  
  WWE announced today, via press release, that they will crown the first-ever WWE United Kingdom Champion live on WWE Network during a special, two-night tournament on Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15, 2017 beginning at 8:00 PM GMT. Tickets for the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament, emanating from the historic Empress Ballroom in Blackpool,go on sale today at 12:00 PM GMT and can be purchased online at livenation.co.uk. Triple H had the following to say about the announcement&h
  
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• Injured WWE Star Likely Undergoing Surgery This Week, Update on Paige’s WWE Status, Xavier Woods Raising Money for Christmas Toys

  15-12-2016 17:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on Paige’s WWE Status
  According to PWInsider.com, WWE officials expect injured star Paige to be back on the road shortly. Her WWE Wellness Policy suspension ended last Friday but she was not booked to return to the road this week. It’s believed she will be brought back to work for Total Divas filming or other appearances but she has not been cleared to wrestle after having neck surgery back in October.
  Injured WWE Star Likely Un
  
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• New for Tonight’s Total Nonstop Deletion Episode of Impact Wrestling, Jeff Hardy Character to Appear, WZ Live Coverage and More

  15-12-2016 17:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: www.SI.com
  Tonight, TNA will air the Total Nonstop Deletion episode of Impact Wrestling which was filmed from Matt Hardy’s compound in North Carolina. The main event of the night will be Tag Team Apocalypto, which will see The Hardy Boyz defend the TNA tag titles against numerous tag teams. The show will also feature the following:
  -TNA World Heavyweight Champion Eddie Edwards vs Bobby Lashley in a Dome of Deletion match.-Jeff Hardy’s Itchweeed persona will be appearing
  
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• The “Glorious” History of the (Canadian) RWA: Part 1

  15-12-2016 17:26
  
  Writers note:
  The events written about in this article took place nearly 20 years ago and are true (to the best of my recollection). 
  “Dangerboy” Derek Wylde locked in an abdominal stretch. (Photo courtesy of Flikr)
  The “Glorious” History of the RWA: Part 1
  by Angus T. Saks
  It was spring 1998. I had just turned twenty years old, I was out of school and seriously under employed. While surfing for what then passed for the Internet, I came across an article for an
  
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• William Regal Promises The 16 Best UK Competitors For WWE UK Tournament (Video), Zack Ryder Injury Update

  15-12-2016 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  William Regal Promises The 16 Best UK Competitors
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their official YouTube channel featuring William Regal at the WWE press conference that was held earlier today in London at the O2 Arena. In the video Regal promises the sixteen best UK competitors for WWE’s upcoming tournament to crown the first ever WWE UK Champion.
  Related: Nigel McGuinness Reveals What It’s Like To Finally Be With WWE (Video)
  Zack Ryder Injury Update
  According to the
  
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• Nigel McGuinness Reveals What It’s Like To Finally Be With WWE (Video), Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today

  15-12-2016 16:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Nigel McGuinness Reveals What It’s Like To Be With WWE
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their official YouTube page featuring Nigel McGuinness at WWE’s press conference earlier today in London talking about what it’s like to finally be with WWE.
  Related: Finn Balor On The Potential Impact Of WWE UK Tournament (Video)
  Pro Wrestling Birthdays Today
  Today is the 37th birthday of WWE NXT Superstar Eric Young, 49th birthday of former Cruiserweight Champion Elix Skipper and
  
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• Finn Balor On The Potential Impact Of WWE UK Tournament (Video), CM Punk Jokes About Returning To WWE

  15-12-2016 16:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Finn Balor On The Potential Impact Of WWE UK Tourny
  WWE has uploaded the above video to their official YouTube page featuring Finn Balor at WWE’s UK press conference earlier today talking about the potential impact of the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament.
  Related: Update on WWE UK Title Tournament, Wrestlers Revealed, Photos And Videos From Today’s Press Conference
  CM Punk Jokes About Returning To WWE
  Former WWE Superstar and current UFC fighter CM Punk posted the fol
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT “The Final Battle Between Shinsuke and Samoa Joe”

  15-12-2016 16:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa JoeIn what seems to be the final encounter between the two men and the championship hanging in the balance, a steel cage surrounds them in a championship match. Samoa Joe takes the early advantage, striking with knees on the mat and applying multiple submission holds. Nakamura hits a spinning kick and then drives his lower body into Joe. He grounds the largr opponent and tries to hit a DDT. He is thrown into the cage, but ends up throwing Joe into it and then a German
  
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• Triple H Announces The WWE UK Championship (Video), Update On Naomi & Jey Uso’s Injury Statuses

  15-12-2016 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Triple H Announces The WWE UK Championship
  WWE has released the above video to their official YouTube page featuring Triple H announcing the WWE United Kingdom Championship earlier today from a press conference in London at the O2 Arena.
  Related: WWE To Crown First Ever United Kingdom Champion, Two Night Tournament Announced, Nigel McGuinness Involved, More
  Update On Naomi & Jey Uso’s Injury Statuses
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Naomi and The Usos
  
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• WWE House Show Producer’s Sheet Leaks On-Live, Several Of Vince McMahon’s “Notes” Released

  15-12-2016 15:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This past weekend WWE presented a WWE Live event from Lowell, MA. Following the event a fan leaked on-line an alleged WWE producer’s live event run sheet. The sheet appears to have been given to Jamie Noble and you can view it below:WWE House Show Rules: “Per our conversation with Vince, please no pile drivers”. pic.twitter.com/OX16blfap1
  — Allan (@allan_cheapshot) December 14, 2016
  Here is a clear view of everything written as well as all o
  
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• UFC Previews This Saturday’s Northcutt vs Gall Fight (Video), WWE Interested In Signing TNA Wrestler?

  15-12-2016 15:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  UFC Previews This Saturday’s Northcutt vs Gall Fight
  UFC has released the above video to their official YouTube page featuring a preview of this upcoming Saturday’s fight between Sage Northcutt and Mickey Gall. This will be Gall’s follow up fight since defeating CM Punk at UFC 203.
  Related: Mickey Gall Says CM Punk Is ‘Ballsy’ To Attempt UFC Comeback
  WWE Interested In Signing Current TNA Wrestler?
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that th
  
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• Update on WWE UK Title Tournament, Wrestlers Revealed, Photos And Videos From Today’s Press Conference

  15-12-2016 14:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
  As we noted moments ago, WWE will crown the first ever United Kingdom Champion in a tournament coming to the WWE Network this January.
  Competitors for the 16-team tournament include Trent Seven, Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Wolfgang, Tyson T-Bone, Tucker, Jordan Devlin, Roy Johnson, Joseph Conners, HC Dyer, Jack Starz, Sam Gradwell, James Drake, Tyson T. Bone, Dan Moloney, Chris Tyler, Saxon Huxley, Ringo Ryan and Tiger Ali. Two of the competitors will be alternates.Today in @WWEUK we announce the @
  
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• WWE To Crown First Ever United Kingdom Champion, Two Night Tournament Announced, Nigel McGuinness Involved, More (Photo)

  15-12-2016 14:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE has announced the following:
  LONDON, UK and STAMFORD Conn., December 15, 2016 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) announced today that it will crown the first-ever WWE United Kingdom Champion live on WWE Network during a special, two-night tournament on Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15, 2017 beginning at 8:00 PM GMT. Fans can watch the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament by signing up at WWENetwork.com.
  Tickets for the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament, emanating from th
  
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• 5 Things right with Lesnar-Goldberg match at Survivor Series

  15-12-2016 10:02
  
  Survivor Series has come and gone and WWE has pulled one of the great swerves wrestling fans have witnessed in the past two years. In fact, it is one the most shocking things we fans have witnessed after the streak has been broken.
  I admit that I was one of those fans who cribbed at the result over social media with my disbelief. But, in my defense, it came with an analytical mind and was peppered with the disgruntlement regarding the short match.
  But, in due time, I reanalyzed the match and its
  
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• Chyna’s Autopsy Complete – Drugs & Alcohol Involved

  15-12-2016 07:12
  Chyna’s death was due to a combination of drugs and alcohol. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that the autopsy for the WWE alum is complete, with the tests finally in, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that she died in an accidental manner by the “combined effect of drugs and alcohol.”
  Chyna had reportedly been drinking heavily before her passing due to a variety of reasons, including her poor relationship with WWE. She died in April at the age of forty-six.
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• WWE SmackDown Rating Drops To Lowest Numbers Since Election Day

  15-12-2016 05:47
  
  WWE SmackDown saw its lowest numbers since Election Day this week. Tuesday’s episode brought in a 0.73 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic and 2.361 million viewers per Showbuzz Daily. Those are down 6% and 5% from last week’s 0.78 demo rating and 2.479 million viewers, giving the show the lowest metrics since the November 8th episode had a 0.56 and 1.921 million viewers. Excepting that anomalous week, you only need to go back a week further to find another lower point as the Nov
  
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• Report – No Plans For A Slammy Awards Broadcast In 2016

  15-12-2016 05:44
  
  At this time, there are no current plans for a Slammy Awards in 2016 on any platform (TV or WWE Network).
  Of course, the idea could always be revived sometime next year.
  100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Cameron’s **SMOKIN HOT** Kitchen Shoot MUST-SEE!!!!
  The post Report – No Plans For A Slammy Awards Broadcast In 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Demolition Comments On The New Day Breaking Their Tag Title Record, Whether Or Not Current Lawsuit Hurts WWE HOF Chances

  15-12-2016 05:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Demolition recent spoke with Justin Barrasso for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard’s Week In Wrestling. The legendary WWE team talks about The New Day breaking their tag team championship reign record, the lack of contact between themselves and WWE and more. You can read a few excerpts below:
  Demolition on The New Day breaking their WWE Tag Team Championship title reign record, if they’d hold any grudges: 
  Smash: I just watched 61*, the
  
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• AJ Styles Pulled From WWE’s Weekend Live Events, Styles vs. Ziggler Set, Cena’s Return

  15-12-2016 05:17
  
  – AJ Styles has been removed from this weekend’s WWE SmackDown house shows in Peterborough and Barrie, Ontario, Canada. He is no longer advertised for either event on WWE.com. Styles match against James Ellsworth was delayed on SmackDown, with the storyline reason being that Ellsworth was “sick”.
  – Here is a new video promo for John Cena’s return to SmackDown on December 27th:
  IN TWO WEEKS: @JohnCena returns to @WWE #SDLive, LIVE from Chicago, only on @USA_Net
  
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• Matt Hardy Offers Seven Premonitions For ‘Deletion’, Ambrose / Renee Host BBQ, More Total Divas Highlights (Videos)

  15-12-2016 05:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: www.SI.com
  Total Nonstop Deletion
  Matt Hardy offered seven ‘premonitions’ for Sports Illustrated Extra Mustard’s Week In Wrestling this week, promoting tomorrow’s Total Nonstop Deletion event. You can read a few excerpts below; click here for the full list.Keeping the “nefarious” Brother Nero away from his primal monkey spot instincts is no easy task.
  Brother Nero has a very, very powerful addiction to his spot monkey instincts, and there are cer
  
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• Backstage Update On Rumored Total Nonstop Deletion Appearance, Roman Reigns Addresses ‘Troops’ Crowd, Cesaro & Sheamus Celebrate Victory

  15-12-2016 04:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Total Nonstop Deletion
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that unless something new was filmed as recent as this weekend, The Young Bucks are likely not appearing on tomorrow night’s Total Nonstop Deletion event on Impact Wrestling.
  The reason given for The Young Bucks not appearing was because the event was taped a few weeks ago, and The Bucks weren’t there in Cameron, North Carolina for filming. Additionally, it was noted that Total Nonstop Deletion was filme
  
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• WWE Roadblock Title Match Confirmed, Nakamura Comments On Title Defense, New Day, The Club & The Shield Backstage Segment (Video)

  15-12-2016 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Roadblock
  Tonight’s WWE Tribute To The Troops event saw a new number one contenders for the RAW Tag Team Championship crowned as Cesaro and Sheamus won a Fatal 4 Way to earn a title shot at WWE Roadblock.
  Cesaro and Sheamus defeated Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Golden Truth and The Shining Stars on tonight’s show; they will face The New Day this Sunday at Roadblock.
  Related: WWE Tribute To The Troops 2016 Results (12/14) -T
  
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• New WWE Roadblock Title Match Confirmed, Nakamura Comments On Title Defense, Who Is WWE’s Best Group? (Videos)

  15-12-2016 04:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Roadblock
  Tonight’s WWE Tribute To The Troops event saw a new number one contenders for the RAW Tag Team Championship crowned as Cesaro and Sheamus won a Fatal 4 Way to earn a title shot at WWE Roadblock.
  Cesaro and Sheamus defeated Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Golden Truth and The Shining Stars on tonight’s show; they will face The New Day this Sunday at Roadblock.
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