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• Backstage News on Original Plans for John Cena vs The Undertaker at WrestleMania, News on Undertaker’s Future with Braun Strowman, More

  12-01-2017 23:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we previously noted, the originally planned John Cena vs The Undertaker match for WrestleMania 33 has been scrapped as Vince McMahon changed his mind on match plans.
  Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that The Undertaker will be facing a WWE Raw star at WrestleMania, but as of this writing there is word on who the opponent might be.
  Additionally, despite WWE teasing something between Undertaker and Braun Strowman on Raw this week, The Dead Man will
  
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• Official Trailer for New WWE Studios Movie “Sleight” (Video), Sasha Banks Wants NXT Star on Raw, Total Divas Viewership Sees Big Drop

  12-01-2017 23:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Total Divas Viewership Sees Big Drop
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of Total Divas on the E! network drew 584,000 viewers. This is down 20% from last week’s 734,000 viewers, which was a new high for season 6. This was the third show in its new timeslot.
  Sasha Banks Wants NXT Star on Raw
  Sasha Banks Tweeted the following, wanting to see WWE NXT star Scott Dawson on the Raw brand:I hope @ScottDawsonWWE comes to #Raw #NoFlipsJus
  
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• Brock Lesnar Advertised for WWE Live Event, Sasha Banks and Stephanie McMahon Gearing Up for Battle? (Video), HBK News

  12-01-2017 23:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Brock Lesnar Advertised for WWE Live Event
  Brock Lesnar is currently being advertised for the WWE Raw live event on March 10th at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, Cesaro and Sheamus and The New Day are also scheduled to appear, and tickets for the event go on sale on Friday, January 20th at 10 am.
  HBK News
  WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels was on Good Day New Yor
  
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• Pete Dunne On If Talents Knew About WWE UK Tournament Before the Press Event, William Regal’s Influence on British Wrestling, More

  12-01-2017 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE United Kingdom Championship tournament competitor Pete Dunne recently spoke with The Mirror and below are some interview highlights:William Regal:
  “Yes, he’s one of the people I respect most in wrestling and to have that sort of acknowledgement, to say ‘okay I’m good enough to be here’, that’s important. But I think ultimately one of the reasons this show will be a success is how passionate William Regal is about it and how passionate he is abou
  
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• Bonus Points Ep. 66 featuring United World Wrestling's Tim Foley

  12-01-2017 22:56
  
  Listen to Ep. 66 of the USA Wrestling Bonus Points podcast with host Richard Immel
  
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• Fatal Four Way Title Match Announced for WWE NXT Takeover San Antonio, Updated Event Card

  12-01-2017 22:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT has announced Nikki Cross vs. Peyton Royce vs. Billie Kay vs. WWE NXT Women’s Champion Asuka in a Fatal 4 Way title match will take place at WWE NXT Takeover San Antonio on January 28th.
  Below is the updated NXT Takeover card:
  NXT Title Match:-Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
  NXT Tag Team Title Match:-The Authors of Pain vs. Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa
  Fatal 4 Way for the NXT Women’s Title:-Peyton Royce vs. Nikki Cross vs. Billie Kay vs. Asuka
  -Eric Young vs. Tye Dillinge
  
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• Former UFC Heavyweight Champion to Make TNA Debut Tonight, Who is He Expected to Feud With?

  12-01-2017 22:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to F4WOnline.com, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett will be making his TNA debut tonight at the TV tapings in Orlando, Florida. Barnett is currently serving an MMA suspension issued by USADA after failing an out-of-competition test on December 9th.
  Barnett trained under 60’s and 70’s star Billy Robinson, and has competed for IWGP, headlining a January 4th, 2003 Tokyo Dome event in a Title match against Yuji Nagata. Barnett has also done comme
  
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• Shawn Michaels Talks New WWE Studios Movie on “Fox and Friends”, WWE Smackdown Live Returning to London This Spring (Videos)

  12-01-2017 21:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shawn Michaels Talks New WWE Studios Movie on Fox and Friends
  WWE has released the following videos, the first featuring Shawn Michaels appearing on “Fox & Friends” to discuss his role in the new WWE Studios movie “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”.
  During the appearance, HBK talks his success in WWE after “screwing up his life”, and he credits the Lord for sending him his wife and family, which helped him become a better man, hus
  
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• Nigel McGuinness & Michael Cole Unveil WWE UK Championship Title Belt (Video), Final Tournament Bracket and WZ Live Coverage Details

  12-01-2017 21:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Earlier today on the BBC television show Blue Peter, WWE United Kingdom Title Tournament commentators Michael Cole and Nigel McGuinness unveiled the WWE UK Title, and you can check it out in the photo and video below.
  The two day tournament takes place this Saturday and Sunday at 3pm EST, and WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of the events.
  Below is the title tournament bracket of first round matches:
  -Tyler Bate vs. Tucker-Jordan Devlin vs. Danny Burch-Trent Seven vs. H.C. Dyer-Wolf
  
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• Jonathan Coachman Opens Up About The Reasons He Decided To Make The Leap From WWE To ESPN In 2008

  12-01-2017 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released yesterday. It features Eric’s over hour long interview with his former RAW GM Assistant and current ESPN personality Jonathan Coachman.We have transcribed Coachman’s comments regarding why he decided to make the transition from WWE to ESPN below.
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  JC: When I was getting ready to leave WWE it was for several reasons
  
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• WWE Considering Bringing Up Samoa Joe For Royal Rumble

  12-01-2017 20:53
  
  Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  – The backstage rumor is that Samoa Joe is expected to debut either at the Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant or shortly thereafter.He has only competed in a dark match recently for NXT and has lost to Shinsuke Nakamura two times in a row, which would seem to support an upcoming promotion to the main roster.
  No word when Joe will debut with WWE, he will be heavily pushed and be involved in one of the top matches at WrestleMania. This is quite a turnaro
  
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• Shawn Michaels Tells TMZ He’s Not Wrestling Again

  12-01-2017 20:34
  
  – TMZ sent along the following:
  Shawn Michaels Nixes Comeback Rumors … I’m Never Wrestling Again
  There will be no comeback for The Heartbreak Kid … Shawn Michaels tells TMZ Sports he’s definitely not wrestling ever again.
  There’s been some rumblings about Michaels possibly coming back to wrestle at theRoyal Rumble later this month in Shawn’s hometown of San Antonio … especially after he made an appearance on this week’s ‘Monday Night
  
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• Last Man Standing Match and More on Impact Wrestling Tonight, TNA Stars Talk Knockout’s Return, Latest WWE UK Tournament Promo (Videos)

  12-01-2017 18:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tonight’s Impact Wrestling Preview
  Tonight’s Impact Wrestling will feature The Wolves vs. TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys, TNA Knockouts Champion Rosemary calling out Jade, Mike Bennett vs. Braxton Sutter and Ethan Carter III vs. Bobby Lashley in a Last Man Standing match.Join us! It's going to be an incredible night! #Impact #IMPACTonPOP 8/7c pic.twitter.com/KewkiZWmVZ
  — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 12, 2017In related news, below is fo
  
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• Ryback Calls John Cena a “Poison” to Professional Wrestling, Says Cena Buried Alex Riley In Front of Everybody “For No Reason”

  12-01-2017 17:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  On the latest edition of Conversations with the Big Guy, show host and former WWE star Ryback pulled no punches when discussing John Cena and Ryback’s perceived impact Cena has had on professional wrestling. Below is a quote from Ryback during the show:
  “[John Cena] comes from that mentality, ‘well, we’re going to push one guy down your f***ing throats.’
  No, you push who the crowd is behind. [John] has been poison to the wrestling industr
  
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• Tom Brady Calls Out The Rock (Video), Update on WWE 2K17 Future Stars DLC Pack, Former UFC Fighter Has No Sympathy for Ronda Rousey

  12-01-2017 17:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update on WWE 2K17 Future Stars DLC Pack
  As noted, 2k will be releasing a WWE 2K17 Future Stars DLC pack, and it will feature Austin Aries, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Tye Dillinger and Mojo Rawley. you can watch it above. The pack will be released on Tuesday, January 17th for $8.99, and you can watch the trailer below:Get the #WWE2K17 Future Stars Pack on January 17th to score a #Perfect10 with @WWEDillinger! More details at
  
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• Second Half Of Holy Foley Being Added To WWE Network, WWE 2K17 Coming To Windows PCs In February

  12-01-2017 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Second Half Of Holy Foley Being Added To WWE Network
  PWInisder.com is reporting that the second half of the first season of the Holy Foley reality series will be added to the WWE Network following the Royal Rumble. They add that that has been the plan for awhile now.Related: Update on the Future of “Holy Foley”
  WWE 2K17 Coming To Windows PCs In February
  2K games issued the following release this morning:
  2K today announced that WWE 2K17, the l
  
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• NXT Tag Team Superstar Injury Affects Planned Feud, HBK & UFC Champ On Good Day New York

  12-01-2017 16:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Tag Team Superstar Injury Affects Planned Feud
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that there have been plans in the works to do a feud in NXT between TM-61’s (Shane Thorne & Nick Miller) and The Revival (Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder).
  The feud has had to be put on hold as Shane Thorne suffered an injury at the January 5th NXT TV tapings from Full Sail University. Thorne is set to undergo knee surgery, possibly today. The surgery wil
  
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• List Of NXT Talent That Is Being Groomed For “Somewhat Imminent” Debuts On The RAW Or SD Live Rosters

  12-01-2017 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that several top WWE NXT Superstars are in the current “Terry Taylor class” at the WWE Performance Center. This is the class that grooms NXT talents who are being considered for “somewhat imminent” debuts on the WWE RAW or Smackdown Live rosters.
  Superstars who are in the current class are:
  TM-61
  Hideo Itami
  Kassius Ohno
  Elias Samson
  Tye Dillinger
  Alexander Wolfe
  Andrade “Cien” Alm
  
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• The Latest Group Of Names Being Rumored For The WWE Hall Of Fame 2017 Class; Current NXT Talent, Former World Champions, More

  12-01-2017 16:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer Radio is reporting that WWE NXT General Manager William Regal will be inducted in to the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
  He goes on to note that other names considered for the 2017 class are:
  WWE’s 12th Grand Slam Champion Christiancurrent agent and former WWE Tag Team Champion Mike Rotunda (Irwin R. Schyster)
  Former WWE Tag Team Champions The Natural Disasters – John Tenta (Earthquake) and Fred Ottman (Typhoon)
  Tenta would be inducted posthu
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Responds To Conor McGregor’s Recent Demands For A Fight And Says McGregor Is, “Blowing Smoke Up Everybody’s Ass”

  12-01-2017 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Floyd “Money” Mayweather made an appearance on ESPN’s First Take and countered Conor McGregor’s recent demands of $100 million fight purse. His offer to Conor is for $15 million and a cut of the pay-per-view.
  During his appearance Mayweather had the following to say about Conor McGregor hyping a fight between the two:
  You guys keep hearing all these different rumors about different fighters want to face Floyd Mayweather. Everybody keeps talking about Conor McGregor.
  
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• Xavier Woods Celebrates Huge UpUpDownDown Milestone (Video), The Sandman Gets A New Knee

  12-01-2017 15:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Xavier Woods Celebrates Huge UpUpDownDown Milestone
  WWE Superstar Xavier Woods has posted the above video celebrating the fact that his UpUpDownDown YouTube channel has now surpassed over 900,000 subscribers.
  Related: Xavier Woods & Big E Play Battlefield 1 (Video)
  The Sandman Got A New Knee This Morning
  Former WWE/ECW Superstar The Sandman posted the following to Twitter this morning noting that he just got a new knee this morning:New knee this morning by the look on my face I think M
  
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• Videos: Total Divas Bachelorette Party Gets Out Of Hand & Stephanie McMahon’s Latest Midnight Workout

  12-01-2017 15:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Total Divas Bachelorette Party Gets Out Of Hand
  WWE has released the above preview for next week’s episode of Total Divas on their official YouTube channel. It features the cast of Total Divas getting wild out on a night on the town for Lana’s bachelorette party.
  Related: Lana Posts Underwear Video
  Stephanie McMahon’s Latest Midnight Workout
  Stephanie McMahon has posted her latest #MidnightWorkout video to her official Instagram account. You can find it below:#MidnightWor
  
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• Sheamus Trains With MMA Fighter Josh Rafferty (Video), Naomi Comments On Her Absence From TV

  12-01-2017 15:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  hate the bag. you must hate the bag. #ycjjc #mmaday @joshrafferty pic.twitter.com/xvRzMO0j5S
  — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) January 11, 2017Sheamus Trains With MMA Fighter Josh Rafferty
  WWE Superstar Sheamus has posted the above video to his personal Twitter page showing part of his recent training session with MMA fighter Josh Rafferty.
  Related: Sheamus & Cesaro Debut New Shirts (Photos)
  Naomi Comments On Her Absence From WWE TV
  Many fans have recently been wondering why WWE Superstar
  
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• AXS TV Airing Omega vs Okada Wrestle Kingdom 11 Main Event In Full This Friday Feat. Commentary From Jim Ross & Josh Barnett (Early Review)

  12-01-2017 14:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The world is still buzzing about Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada’s once in a lifetime Wrestle Kingdom 11 main event, and this Friday AXS TV is bringing the Match of the Century candidate to U.S. television for the first time, featuring commentary from WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett.
  The match will be presented in full, with limited commercial interruption, on AXS TV this Friday night, January 13th, at 8:00 p.m. EST. Here’s the full breakd
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE NXT in 2017 “What You Need To Know”

  12-01-2017 11:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The new year of NXT is finally here. Over the past month, we have seen matches from live events and championship bouts that were already announced and spoiled for us. Do not worry, this is not going to be an article that spoils what happens in the next set of NXT tapings that are set to be released as “New Episodes” on the WWE Network beginning next Wednesday. Instead, let’s catch up on everything you need to know heading into NXT Takeover in San Antonio and some superstars tha
  
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• Shawn Michaels Appears On The 700 Club, Details On Next Set Of Impact Wrestling Tapings, Brock Lesnar Breaks Unwritten Hockey Rule,

  12-01-2017 06:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Shawn Michaels
  WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels recently appeared on The 700 Club while promoting his appearance in the new film “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”.
  You can read an excerpt from the interview below, and watch the full interview in the above player:
  Michaels talked about giving himself to Christ after realizing his previous lifestyle hurt himself and his family:
  “When I gave my life to Christ is was a natural development – it wasn’t something that I t
  
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• Sami Callihan On What Led Him To Leave WWE, Watching Friends On Current WWE Shows, Why He Chose Lucha Underground

  12-01-2017 05:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former NXT Superstar Sami Callihan recently joined Sean Waltman on X-Pac 12360 this week; you can read some highlights below, and watch the full episode in the player above or download it on iTunes.
  Sami Callihan comments on what went wrong with his NXT run:I’m never going to bash WWE because that’s now how I am. But I always wanted to be in WWE, and one day I do believe I’ll be back there. All I ever wanted or needed was an opportunity, and I never got tha
  
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• Jim Ross Talks Approach To Calling Wrestle Kingdom 11, Protecting Finishers, Which International Talents Could Be Top WWE Stars

  12-01-2017 05:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was recently a guest on Ring Rust Radio; you can read a few highlights below, and listen to the full interview in the embedded player above:
  Jim Ross talks about his perception of New Japan Pro Wrestling since he started working for AXS, his approach to calling Wrestle Kingdom 11: As we record this I haven’t done it yet. I’m going to record the commentary Tuesday in Los Angeles. Then it’s going to air on Friday as you mentioned. I will
  
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• Top Wrestlemania 33 Match Reportedly Not Happening, Update On Plans For Undertaker, Other Key Matches At The Event

  12-01-2017 04:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting the John Cena versus Undertaker match that was planned for Wrestlemania 33 is no longer happening due to Vince McMahon changing his mind about the idea.
  It was said McMahon changed his mind about what was originally one of the top matches for Wrestlemania, but the event card will become much clearer after the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. There has been plenty of speculation about Undertaker challenging for a championshi
  
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• Top NXT Star Reportedly In Early Plans For Big Push Leading To Wrestlemania 33 Match, Current Plans For RAW Women’s Title

  12-01-2017 04:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Samoa Joe
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Samoa Joe is reportedly involved in early plans that would see him called up to the main WWE roster and get a monster push in time for Wrestlemania 33.
  It was noted that the plans for Wrestlemania aren’t finalized, but the idea on the table would have Joe be in a top match at the event. It was also speculated that Joe would likely start very soon in order for this plan to kick off, and it makes sense for him to appear in the Ro
  
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• WWE Reportedly Planning More International Tournaments, More XFL Documentary Details, NXT Contract Signing Announced For Next Week

  12-01-2017 04:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting WWE has long-term plans to follow the format of the upcoming WWE United Kingdom Championship tournament to crown an Asian Championship and a Latin American Championship.
  Related: WWE UK Championship Tournament Preview Show, Mick Foley Says RAW GM Job, “May Be Up For Grabs Soon”
  XFL
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting the ESPN documentary “This Was The XFL” will not only feature a lot of footage of Vince M
  
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• Is DIY Is Ready For Pain At Takeover?, WWE RAW Turns 24, Highlights From This Week’s Episode Of NXT (Videos)

  12-01-2017 03:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  #DIY
  The above video features #DIY talking about the task ahead at NXT Takeover: San Antonio after retaining their titles against The Revival on NXT tonight.
  #DIY will now defend against The Authors of Pain at NXT Takeover: San Antonio on January 28th.
  WWE RAW
  WWE’s ‘flagship’ show WWE RAW turned 24 years old today, as the first-ever episode of the show debuted on January 11th, 1993.
  The show featured Yokozuna versus Koko B. Ware in the first match, plus Shawn Michaels versus
  
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• Several NXT Talents Reportedly Being Repackaged, TM-61 Injury Update, WWE Producing ‘RAW After Mania’ DVD

  12-01-2017 03:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
  NXT
  WWE is reportedly looking to repackage a number of NXT talents including Blake and Murphy, Steve Cutler, Aliyah, Riddick Moss, Tino Sabbatelli, Dan Matha and TM61. It was noted by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that TM61 may not be an immediate change as Shane Thorne is scheduled to undergo surgery, but this may be a good sign that these talents have potential, but may need a different gimmick.
  TM-61
  Shane Thorne will reportedly undergo kne
  
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• TNA Impact Wrestling TV Taping Results For 1/11 *Spoilers*

  12-01-2017 02:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling TV taping results at Univeral Studios in Orlando, Florida, courtesy of Jacob Cohen:
  Caleb Konley defeated Kongo Kong (match taped for TNA Xplosion)
  Jessie Godderz defeated Eddie Kingston– DCC showed up in the ring, but Jessie outsmarted then and was on the ramp after the lights came back up
  Lashley defeated Eddie Edwards– Lashley tried using the title as a weapon but Davey Richards took it away. Eddie nearly had the match
  
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• Christopher Daniels Comments On ROH Decade Of Excellence Tourney, Backing Up Jay Lethal, If He’s Thought About Life After Wrestling

  12-01-2017 02:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
  Ring Of Honor posted the following interview with Christopher Daniels; you can read a few excerpts below:
  Christopher Daniels comments on his mindset before entering the Decade of Excellence tournament, knowing the winner will get a shot at the ROH World Title:I’ve been part of a team with Frankie for so long that the idea of getting an opportunity for the World Championship is new to me again. I always said that if I got the opportunity to
  
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• How Was WWE SmackDown Viewership With John Cena In Action

  12-01-2017 02:40
  
  – According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s WWE SmackDown episode, featuring John Cena vs. Baron Corbin in the main event, drew 2.533 million viewers.This number is down 2.4% from last week’s 2.596 million viewers.
  SmackDown was #10 for the night on cable in viewership, two airings of Anderson Cooper for President Obama’s farewell, Curse of Oak Island, Fixer Upper, two airings of Rachel Maddow for the Obama farewell, Tucker Carlson, Hannity and The O’Reilly Factor.Th
  
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• Eric Bischoff Weighs In On TNA Being Sold To Anthem Sports; Gives Update On His Lawsuit w/ TNA

  12-01-2017 02:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released earlier tonight. It features Eric’s over hour long interview with his former RAW GM Assistant and current ESPN personality Jonathan Coachman.We have transcribed Eric’s comments from the top of the show about Anthem Sports’s purchase of TNA below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  EB: I think, like a lot of people who have been involved
  
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• New Theme Songs For NXT Takeover Confirmed, John Cena Note, WWE Celebrates National Milk Day w/ Memorable Kurt Angle Photo

  12-01-2017 02:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Takeover
  Triple H tweeted the following, announcing NXT Takeover: San Antonio will feature four #NXTLoud theme songs. The new San Antonio specific logo is also seen in the photo:LOUDer than everything else….#NXTTakeOver features themes by @thebandGHOST, @MemphisMayFire, @NFrealmusic, & @starsetonline #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/0U88Up0sD8
  — Triple H (@TripleH) January 11, 2017Related: Dean Ambrose Defends the IC Title After WWE Smackdown, Triple H Impersonates The R
  
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• Major Name Returns At Tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling TV Tapings *Spoilers*

  12-01-2017 02:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Cody Rhodes made his TNA return at tonight’s Impact Wrestling TV tapings at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
  Cody and Brandi Rhodes came to the ring for a promo segment, and Cody talks about traveling the world, but now he’s back here. Cody mentions the Anthem owl logo and says they need to name it, then says the crowd is too sweet. Cody says he wants to thank Moose for helping Brandi out with The Decay, and asks him to come to the ring. He says
  
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• Jonathan Coachman Recalls Being In The Arena The Night Owen Hart Passed Away; Working As A Sports Reporter In Kansas City, More

  12-01-2017 01:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released earlier tonight. It features Eric’s over hour long interview with his former RAW GM Assistant and current ESPN personality Jonathan Coachman.We have transcribed some of Jonathan’s comments about working as a sports reporter in Kansas City and being in attendance the night that Owen Hart tragically passed away.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  JC: The WWE g
  
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• This Week’s WWE Smackdown Live Social Media Rankings, The TNA Knockouts Comment On A Former Champion Returning (Video)

  12-01-2017 01:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Smackdown Live
  According to Nielsen Social, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live saw 73,000 total uniques and 149,000 total interactions on social media, which is down from last week’s 94,000 total uniques and 219,000 total interactions.
  Individually, Smackdown saw 59,000 unique authors and 91,000 interactions on Facebook, which is down from 77,000 uniques and 128,000 interactions last week, and 13,000 uniques and 57,000 interactions on Twitter, which is down from last week
  
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• WWE NXT Results (1/11): Asuka Attacked, Huge Matches Made for Takeover, #DIY Defends Against the Revival!

  12-01-2017 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT ResultsJanuary 11th, 2016
  Report By Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
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  Before the show gets started, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce at
  
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• Lucha Underground Results (1/11): MATANZA/Azteca Death Match, Mack Attacks Mundo, Veneno’s Debut

  12-01-2017 01:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  January 11th, 2017
  Report By Joshua Lopez for WrestleZone.com
  – Dario Cueto and his associate Delgado are in his office. El Dragon Azteca storms into the office and says that h
  
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