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• Wrestlezone Year-End Awards: Feud Of The Year 2016

  20-01-2017 23:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  In December we collected over 30,000 votes for each of nine categories from our readers, to determine the nominees for the 2016 Wrestlezone Year-End Awards. The top voted names from each category were then sent to a panel of hand-picked judges from all around the world, with centuries of combined wrestling knowledge and analysis. Thank you to all our awesome readers and panelists who voted in this year’s polls!
  Here are the results for Wrestlezone’s Feud of the Year for 2016:
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• Shawn Michaels on the Teased Match with AJ Styles, Why He’s Not Interested in Wrestling Again, Fans Being “Obsessed” with the Past

  20-01-2017 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels was the recent guest on Sam Roberts Wrestling podcast, which you can listen to in full at this link. Below are some interview highlights:
  On Why He Doesn’t Want to Return to Wrestle:
  Well, for one, I wanted to do it while I only enjoyed doing it. It’s a busy job; I can certainly do the ‘one match’ but to me, it’s harder to do that. It’s like the getting up early, if I am doing something on a regu
  
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• Tyler Bate & Top WWE UK Tournament Stars Set for WrestleMania Weekend Event, Cena vs Styles Promo Video, Chris Hero’s EVOLVE Farewell

  20-01-2017 22:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Top WWE UK Tournament Stars Set for WrestleMania Weekend PROGRESS Event
  WWN Live has issued the following:
  We are back with more new talent heading to EVOLVE, the latest on Style Battle, PROGRESS announces top UK talent for WWNLive Experience and more. Let’s get to it….
  January 20th: In one week, we are able to give Chris Hero our thanks as he says goodbye to independent wrestling. There are still a few good ringside reserved seats for the very special EVOLVE 76 and EVOLVE 77 in Sa
  
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• Ryback Talks Vince McMahon, WWE Creative Standpoint, Future Of His Brand, More

  20-01-2017 22:48
  
  – Ring Rust Radio had former WWE star Ryback this week for an exclusive interview, check out the highlights below:
  Since your departure from WWE, you have really grown the Ryback brand. Not only did you start a podcast and write a book, but you are also still wrestling on the independent scene and started your own nutrition line. Now that you’ve accomplished so much, what are your long-term goals in and out of the wrestling ring?
  “So right now, my number one goal is growing my
  
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• WWE Stops UK Talent From Working FloSlam Broadcasts

  20-01-2017 22:38
  
  – Due to contractual obligations that some wrestlers have now made with the WWE, the upcoming FloSlam forced to change their upcoming card:
  IPW:UK released this statement via Facebook:
  “Unfortunately in the early hours of this morning we learnt that due to contractual obligations with the WWE, certain wrestlers will be unable to appear on our FloSlam live broadcast this Sunday, namely in this instance, Pete Dunne and Joseph Conners.
  We have acted quickly to rectify the situation. Pet
  
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• Batista Responds to Fan Claiming His Last WWE Run Was a “Complete Waste”, Emma Bikini Photos, Watch the 2013 Royal Rumble Match

  20-01-2017 22:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Batista Responds to Fan Claiming His Last WWE Run Was a “Complete Waste”
  Batista posted the following on Twitter, reacting to a fan who called his 2014 WWE return run a “complete waste”:Complete waste? I put your hero @WWEDanielBryan over at Mania and fought to keep Evokution together to put over The Shield. You’re welcome! https://t.co/Urc2sEFgVf
  — Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) January 20, 2017Watch the 2013 Royal Rumble
  
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• Chris Jericho Comments On Vince McMahon’s Reaction To The List

  20-01-2017 22:29
  
  – As noted, WWE United States Champion Chris Jericho recently joined Busted Open Radio to accept his 2016 Comeback Of The Year Award, check out the highlight below:
  On Vince McMahon’s reaction to the list:
  “When Vince came back I kind of told him, ‘here’s this list that I got and I had it made so I can use it as a foreign object.’ He thought it was great. The first idea was for me to take it to the ring and use it for finishes, but he didn’t want that, h
  
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• Triple H On Winning Last Year’s Royal Rumble, Wanting To Step Away From Action, More

  20-01-2017 22:21
  
  – WWE Superstar Triple H recently participated in a interview with Crave and spoke about a wide variety of wrestling topics, check out the highlights below:
  On how his kids see Vince McMahon:
  “It’s funny, when they see him on Raw or SmackDown, he’s a different character. He’s the evil maniacal boss. When he does these things, he has crazy dialogue and he’s the owner but it’s a different light. He’s the ‘legendary Mr. McMahon’ and he kin
  
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• Cathy Kelley on Reactions to Kurt Angle’s HOF Induction, WWE Stars Onset for Sophia Grace Music Video, Darren Young Arm Injury Photo

  20-01-2017 22:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Stars Onset for Sophia Grace Video
  WWE has released the following video featuring WWE stars The Bella Twins and Lana and more on the set of Sophia Grace’s new music video “Hollywood”:
  Cathy Kelley on Reactions to Kurt Angle’s HOF Induction
  WWE has also released the following video featuring Cathy Kelley looking at the announcement of Kurt Angle as a WWE Hall of Fame inductee, and Rusev calling him out on Twitter:
  Darren Young Arm Inju
  
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• Terry Funk Reveals The Biggest Egg Sucking Dog In The Business & Declares, “Chainsaw Is Dead!”

  20-01-2017 21:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter’s podcast Is Wrestling Fixed? was released earlier this morning. It features a brand new interview with WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk.Some of Funk and Apter’s comments from the interview have been transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Is Wrestling Fixed? on iTunesOn who is the biggest egg sucking dog in the business:
  TF: Well that had to be… why would I call anybody else an egg sucking dog but Dusty? He was
  
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• Sarah Hildebrandt seeks higher success after making first World Team

  20-01-2017 21:55
  
  2016 World Team member Sarah Hildebrandt prepares for Ivan Yarygin Memorial, Jan. 27-29.
  
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• Miller Time: How a rivalry changed my life

  20-01-2017 21:51
  
  USA Wrestling communications coordinator Taylor Miller shares her first wrestling experience. 
  
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• 1/20 Edition of Impact Rebellion: Inaugural Race For The Case Match, A Knockout Return, No More TNA?, More

  20-01-2017 21:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio is proud to present the latest episode of Impact Rebellion!
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
  On this episode of you Impact Rebellion Big Ray & Bin Hamin (aka Ben Duerr) run down the first episode of Impact Wrestling for 2017!
  Some of the topics of discussion this episode include:
  Who will obtain a big opportunity by grabbing the correct suitcase in this inaugural Race For The Case match?!
  Lashley challenges Eddie Edwards to a 30 minute Iron
  
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• Eric Bischoff & Jim Ross Debate Vince McMahon’s Intentions In Signing So Many Top Independent Wrestlers

  20-01-2017 21:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released last night and features WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross as his guest.
  During their interview Eric and Jim discuss WWE’s recent spree of hiring top independent pro wrestlers. You can find those quotes transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  JR: Now they’re (WWE) signing a bunch of Cruiserweights to have their own show. Then you see that the
  
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• Renee Young interviews Sophia Grace about “Hollywood”

  20-01-2017 20:35
  
  Renee Young interviews Sophia Grace about “Hollywood”The post Renee Young interviews Sophia Grace about “Hollywood” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Tyler Bate recalls an epic UK Tournament: WWE Network Pick of the Week, Jan. 20, 2017

  20-01-2017 20:34
  
  Tyler Bate recalls an epic UK Tournament: WWE Network Pick of the Week, Jan. 20, 2017The post Tyler Bate recalls an epic UK Tournament: WWE Network Pick of the Week, Jan. 20, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Bella Family learns how to walk the red carpet for ESPYs: Total Divas Bonus Clip: Jan. 18, 2017

  20-01-2017 20:33
  
  The Bella Family learns how to walk the red carpet for ESPYs: Total Divas Bonus Clip: Jan. 18, 2017The post The Bella Family learns how to walk the red carpet for ESPYs: Total Divas Bonus Clip: Jan. 18, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lana, Rusev, Naomi and Renee Young go on an aquatic adventure: Total Divas Bonus Clip: Jan. 18, 2017

  20-01-2017 20:33
  
  Lana, Rusev, Naomi and Renee Young go on an aquatic adventure: Total Divas Bonus Clip: Jan. 18, 2017The post Lana, Rusev, Naomi and Renee Young go on an aquatic adventure: Total Divas Bonus Clip: Jan. 18, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Studios’ “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”

  20-01-2017 20:32
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels and Brett Dalton star in WWE Studios’ “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone,” in theaters now.The post WWE Studios’ “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Royal Rumble Match: Royal Rumble 2013

  20-01-2017 20:31
  
  Royal Rumble Match: Royal Rumble 2013The post Royal Rumble Match: Royal Rumble 2013 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Charlotte Flair

  20-01-2017 20:30
  
  5 things you didn’t know about Charlotte FlairThe post 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Charlotte Flair appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Gavin Stone learns a humbling lesson

  20-01-2017 20:27
  
  Gavin Stone learns a humbling lessonThe post Gavin Stone learns a humbling lesson appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE Superstars discuss the feeling of teamwork while making WWE Studios’ “Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania”

  20-01-2017 20:26
  
  WWE Superstars discuss the feeling of teamwork while making WWE Studios’ “Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania”The post WWE Superstars discuss the feeling of teamwork while making WWE Studios’ “Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Elite 47 AJ Styles (Photos)

  20-01-2017 20:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Welcome to another Figure Friday! This week we take a look at arguably the most highly sought after figure of 2017, WWE Elite 47 AJ Styles!Phenomenal Forearm Off The Barrier! ———————————————————- Look for an in-depth review on WrestleZone.com’s #FigureFriday tomorrow featuring the new WWE Elite 47 AJ Styles as well as a NEW episode of #Figure2Photo showing the making of th
  
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• Neville Entrance Video

  20-01-2017 20:25
  
  Neville Entrance VideoThe post Neville Entrance Video appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Triple H & Stephanie at Trump Inauguration (Photo), Renee Young Talks to Sophia Grace About Her Music Video & YouTube Channel (Videos)

  20-01-2017 20:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Renee Young Talks to Sophia Grace
  WWE has released the following videos, featuring Sophia Grace discussing WWE stars The Bella Twins and Lana appearing in her new music video, and Grace’s career in Hollywood.
  Renee Young interviews Sophia Grace about “Hollywood”:Sophia Grace talks about her YouTube channel with Renee Young:
  Triple H & Stephanie at Trump Inauguration
  As noted, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon attended Donald Trump’s i
  
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• Politico Examines President Donald Trump’s Connection with WWE and Trump’s “Obsession with WrestleMania and Fake Drama”

  20-01-2017 20:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Today, WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump was inaugurated at the 45th President of the United States, and earlier this week Politico published an article titled, “Trump’s obsession with WrestleMania and fake drama,”. The article looks at Trump’s connections to WWE as a Hall of Famer and WrestleMania celebrity, and also mentions the current day relationship the President has with Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon.
  TNA Executive Bru
  
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• Sonnen and Ortiz fighting for redemption and legacy at Bellator 170

  20-01-2017 19:53
  
  Former wrestlers Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz fight in Bellator 170 main event on Saturday
  
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• News on Jimmy Snuka’s HOF Status, Would Nikki Bella Marry John Cena?, Lana & Rusev Go Jetpacking, Bellas Practice Red Carpet Walk (Videos)

  20-01-2017 19:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on Jimmy Snuka’s HOF Status
  As noted, WWE has released the intro video for the Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka collection being added to the WWE Network, and you can watch it below. It’s worth noting that as of this writing Snuka has yet to be added back to the WWE Hall of Fame section of WWE.com.
  Total Divas Videos
  WWE has released the following bonus clips from last night’s Total Divas.
  The Bella Family learns how to wal
  
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• New Shawn Michaels Movie Receiving Poor Reviews, How Did Variety Review HBK’s Work in the Film?, News on Pre-WrestleMania Raw Tickets

  20-01-2017 19:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on Pre-Mania Raw Tickets
  Tickets for the final WWE Raw before WrestleMania 33 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Monday, March 27 go on sale this Saturday at 10am EST.
  To purchase tickets visit WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com, or you can call 1-800-298-4200, or visit the Wells Fargo Center box office.
  New Shawn Michaels Movie Receiving Poor Reviews
  As noted, the new WWE Studios movie, “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”, featuri
  
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• Triple H on Winning the Title at Last Year’s Royal Rumble, Carrying the Load Into WrestleMania, Working as a Talent & Exec Simultaneously

  20-01-2017 17:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Triple H recently spoke with WZ Live Tweeter Joshua Caudill of CraveOnline.com, to promote the new WWE animated movie “Surf’s Up 2”, and below are some interview highlights:
  CraveOnline: We’re a little over a week away until WWE’s Royal Rumble, which you won last year and won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the process. What did it mean to you to win the title at that stage of your career and did you feel a responsibility to ca
  
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• Videos: Intro for Jimmy Snuka WWE Network Collection, Tyler Bate Recalls An Epic WWE UK Title Tournament

  20-01-2017 16:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka Collection WWE Network Intro
  WWE has released the above video featuring the intro for Jimmy Snuka’s new Superfly Collection now available on the WWE Network.
  Related: WWE Issues Statement on the Passing of Jimmy Snuka
  Tyler Bate Recalls An Epic UK Tournament
  WWE has also released the following video featuring new WWE UK Champion Tyler Bate recalling the recent WWE UK Tournament where he won the championship:
  The post Videos: Intro for Jimmy Snuka WW
  
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• Linda McMahon’s Confirmation Hearing Scheduled, Kenny Omega’s “On The Road” Post-Okada Match

  20-01-2017 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Linda McMahon’s Senate Confirmation Hearing Scheduled
  Linda McMahon is scheduled to have her Senate confirmation hearing this Tuesday, January 24th, starting at 10:30am EST.
  President-elect, soon to be President and WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump named Linda as his top choice to run the Small Business Administration.
  Related: Triple H & Stephanie Attend Inauguration Dinner
  Latest Kenny Omega “On The Road” Post-Okada Match
  New Japan
  
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• The Latest On A Possible Hardy Boys WWE Return and the Deal Being Offered By TNA, Bill Apter & Terry Funk Podcast Interview Released

  20-01-2017 16:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  The Latest On A Possible Hardy Boys WWE Return
  The most recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that Matt & Jeff Hardy’s, as well as Drew Galloway’s, TNA contracts expire next month. As of the release of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter none had been signed to new deal.
  Related: TNA Updates Regarding Rumored Executive Changes, Latest Talent Departure, Jeff Jarrett’s Status, More
  In regards to The Hardy Boys the Observer re
  
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• Videos: WWE Chinese Recruits Break A Sweat At WWE PC & Five Things You Didn’t Know About Charlotte Flair

  20-01-2017 16:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Chinese Recruits Break A Sweat At WWE PC
  WWE has shared the above video featuring their new Chinese recruits breaking a sweat at the WWE Performance Center.
  Related: Three Recruits From China Begin WWE Training, Paul “Triple H” Levesque Comments
  Five Things You Didn’t Know About Charlotte Flair
  WWE has uploaded the following video to their official YouTube channel taking a look at five things that fans don’t know about WWE RAW Women’s Champion Charlot
  
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• Official One Night Only w/ The Kliq Details For WrestleCon, Carmella Wishes Everyone A Fabulous Friday

  20-01-2017 16:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Official One Night Only w/ The Kliq Details For WrestleCon
  WrestleCon has released the following:
  WRESTLECON PRESENTS ONE NIGHT WITH THE KLIQ
  For one night only, Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman reunite in Orlando, Florida!
  Wrestlecon is proud to announce that on Saturday April 1st, the most celebrated, controversial and influential gathering of pro wrestling talents ever – Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Wa
  
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• First Book Signing Set For AJ “Lee” Brook’s Autobiography, Trish Stratus Announces Birth Of First Daughter

  20-01-2017 15:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  First Book Signing Set For AJ “Lee” Brook’s Autobiography
  PWInisder.com is reporting that the first book from the former AJ Lee, AJ Mendez Brooks, Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules will be officially released on April 4th. The first announced book signing to promote the memoir will be taking place on April 6th at Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ.
  Related: Sean Grande Says CM Punk
  
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• Update On WWE Pulling UK Talent From Indie Shows, The Bella Twins Appearing At iPlay In NJ Tonight

  20-01-2017 15:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Update On WWE Pulling UK Talent From Indie Shows
  It was revealed yesterday that there have been a number of talents from the European wrestling scene who are no longer able to appear on the certain independent events that are streaming online on streaming platforms competing with the WWE Network. This is due to them signing WWE deals to appear in the UK Championship tournament.
  Related: WWE Removes Contracted UK Tournament Talents From Upcoming F
  
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• NJPW Chairman Reveals Plans For U.S. Territory & Training School, Talks WWE Business Model, Global Expansion & Their Plans For 2017

  20-01-2017 14:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  Takaaki Kidani, the owner of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s parent company Bushiroad and chairman of New Japan, recently spoke to Weekly Pro Wrestling about the promotion’s goal to expand into the United States, setting up a base of operations in California, and the challenges ahead of them competing with WWE.
  All translations are courtesy of Chris Charlton, whose book Lion’s Pride is available on Amazon and an excellent read if you’re interested in the h
  
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• AAW Returns To Chicago Tonight Feat. Steel Cage, Sami Callihan Open Challenge, Sydal vs Richards, Moose, Elgin, DJZ, Galloway & More!

  20-01-2017 13:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
  AAW returns to 115 Bourbon Street in Marionette Park, IL tonight for “Don’t Stop Believing”, featuring a steel cage match main event, an open challenge from AAW Champion Sami Callihan, and a whole lot more.
  Steel Cage Match– OI4K (Dave Crist & Jake Crist) vs. Eddie Kingston & Homicide
  AAW Championship Open Challenge– Sami Callihan (c) vs. ???
  – AAW Heritage Champion ACH & Rey Fenix vs. The Unbreakable F’n Machines (Michael Elgin & Brian
  
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• NJPW Fantastica Mania Results (1/20): Dragon Lee vs Barbaro Cavernario, Los Ingobernables vs Team Tanahashi, More

  20-01-2017 13:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW Fantastica Mania
  January 20, 2017
  The Japanese ring announcers are in sombreros to kick off the show, running down the match card. The two key matches tonight are IWGP Himoru Takahashi vs. Titan in a non-title match, and Dragon Lee defending the CMLL Light Heavyweight title against Barbaro Cavernario, plus Los Ingbornables de Japon taking on Team Tanahashi in a 10-man tag.
  Will Ospreay & Ephesto vs. Henare & Blue Panther Jr. 
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• NJPW Fantastica Mania Results (1/20): Dragon Lee vs Barbaro Cavernario, Los Ingobernables vs Team Tanahashi

  20-01-2017 13:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NJPW Fantastica Mania
  January 20, 2017
  The Japanese ring announcers are in sombreros to kick off the show, running down the match card. The two key matches tonight are IWGP Himoru Takahashi vs. Titan in a non-title match, and Dragon Lee defending the CMLL Light Heavyweight title against Barbaro Cavernario, plus Los Ingbornables de Japon taking on Team Tanahashi in a 10-man tag.
  Will Ospreay & Ephesto vs. Henare & Blue Panther Jr. 
  Not much to this one other than a couple of fun spo
  
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• CBS Cuts Away From The Rock Flipping the Bird on Live TV, Later Censor’s Rock’s Speech (Videos), Ryback Jokes About Entering the Rumble

  20-01-2017 05:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  CBS Cuts Away From The Rock Flipping the Bird on Live TV
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appeared at the People’s Choice Awards last night and won the award for Favorite Premium Series Actor for his work in HBO’s “Ballers”.
  Prior to The Rock winning the award, his “Central Intelligence” co-star Kevin Hart won for Favorite Comedic Movie Actor. During his acceptance speech, Hart took a joking shot at Rock, which prompted Rock to flip him the bird from the
  
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• Triple H & Stephanie Attend Inauguration Dinner, Tommy Dreamer Co-Hosting New Radio Show, More Details On WCPW World Cup

  20-01-2017 05:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Sports Slam
  Tommy Dreamer will be co-hosting a new radio show called “Sports Slam with Diamond & Dreamer” along with House of Hardcore announcer and wrestling personality Rick Diamond.
  The show will debut on Saturday, January 21st at 11 am Eastern time, and will be available to listen live every Saturday at 11 AM Eastern on ESPN Radio 97.7 FM and the ESPN977 Facebook page. Fans can call in to 1 (888) 993-7762 or leave comments on the Facebook live video to ask questions.
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• Chris Jericho Reveals Original Wrestlemania 32 Plans, Setting Up His Eventual Heel Turn, Who Was Responsible For Creating ‘The List’

  20-01-2017 05:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE United States Champion Chris Jericho called in to today’s episode of Busted Open Radio to accept his award for 2016 “Comeback of the Year.”
  Busted Open with Doug Mortman and Dave LaGreca can be heard Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2p-4p Eastern Time only on SiriusXM Rush Channel 93 and any time on the SiriusXM App. You can read a few highlights, and listen to the interview with Jericho in the player below.
  Chris Jericho reveals original p
  
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• Ryback on Why WWE Does Not Back Talents Who Get Over Organically, Vince McMahon Reacting to His WrestleMania Match With “Disgust”

  20-01-2017 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE star Ryback recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio, and below are some interview highlights. You can listen to the show above or at this link.
  Ring Rust Radio: Since your departure from WWE, you have really grown the Ryback brand. Not only did you start a podcast and write a book, but you are also still wrestling on the independent scene and started your own nutrition line. Now that you’ve accomplished so much, what are your long-term goals in and out of the wrestling ring?
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• Ryback on Why WWE Does Not Back Talents Who Get Over Organically, Disliking the Promo Process in WWE, If He Has Ring Return Offers & More

  20-01-2017 04:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former WWE star Ryback recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio, and below are some interview highlights. You can listen to the show above or at this link.
  Ring Rust Radio: Since your departure from WWE, you have really grown the Ryback brand. Not only did you start a podcast and write a book, but you are also still wrestling on the independent scene and started your own nutrition line. Now that you’ve accomplished so much, what are your long-term goals in and out of the wrestling ring?
  Ryback
  
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• NXT Orlando Live Event Results (1/19): Kimber Lee vs Lana, Tommy End In-Action, Nakamura & DIY Team Up

  20-01-2017 04:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following results are tonight’s NXT live event results from Orlando, Florida:
  The night opened with a meet-and-greet with The Ealy Twins and Ember Moon
  Jack Gallagher defeated Tony Nese
  Lana defeated Kimber Lee
  Steve Cutler defeated Adrian Jaoude
  Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins defeated Tino Sabbatelli & Riddick Moss
  Roderick Strong defeated The Drifter
  Billie Kay & Peyton Royce defeated Liv Morgan & Aliyah
  Heavy Machinery cut an in-ring promo
  Aleister Black (Tommy End) d
  
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• Shawn Michaels Says There’s No Itch To Return To WWE, Reacts To Royal Rumble Rumors, Praises NXT Star

  20-01-2017 04:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels recently spoke with ESPN.com‘s Brian Campbell; you can read a few highlights below. Michaels talks about the speculation of a possible in-ring return, why he’s OK with staying retired and much more.
  Shawn Michaels comments on being able to stay retired and not hint at a return: 
  “I’m going to hurt my greatness over the years because I don’t continue to hint and bait, and make people anticip
  
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• Jim Ross Reveals His Idea For Lesnar vs Goldberg Match At WrestleMania

  20-01-2017 03:49
  
  – WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com discussing a wide variety of topics, check out the highlights below:
  On the Randy Orton/Wyatt Family angle:
  “Enjoying the ongoing storyline between Orton and the Wyatt clan which will likely lead to a RKO vs Bray Wrestlemania bout which will be good. I also think that there is more traction in Luke Harper than we are currently seeing.”
  The expected Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg match at WrestleMania:
  “I&rsquo
  
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