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• Hayden Zillmer stays on the mat by wrestling Greco-Roman and moving up to 98 kg

  25-01-2017 23:56
  
  Zillmer is focuses on what is ahead in his Greco-Roman career
  
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• Shane Douglas on Why the Current WWE Promo System Hurts Character Development, Says Not Having Territories is Disastrous to Wrestling

  25-01-2017 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Former ECW, WWE IC, and WCW U.S. Champion Shane Douglas was a recent guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show. Douglas stated that he is starting a new wrestling company that is slated to be announced soon, and it will be good compared to WWE’s “garbage.”
  Below are some highlights.
  The biggest difference with current product compared to glory days of wrestling:
  “Wrestling versus sports entertainment says it all. All you have to do is turn it on. Compare any match you wa
  
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• WWE Remembers Mary Tyler Moore (Video), WWE Hall of Famer Reacts to Her Passing, Synopsis for Upcoming Seth Rollins WWE DVD

  25-01-2017 22:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Synopsis for Upcoming Seth Rollins WWE DVD
  According to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com, WWE plans to release a new Seth Rollins DVD set in May of this year, and the working title is “Seth Rollins: Building The Architect”. Below is the synopsis for the release:
  Seth Rollins – Building The Architect
  “The Architect” has created the perfect blueprint for success in WWE with multiple championships, a massive fan base, and a plethora of incred
  
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• How Was Viewership for the Final WWE Smackdown Before the Royal Rumble?, Which Show Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  25-01-2017 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown, featuring final WWE Royal Rumble hype, averaged 2.556 million viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 2.652 million viewership average.
  This week’s Smackdown ranked #10 in viewership on cable for the night, behind The New Edition Story, Curse of Oak Island, Fixer Upper, The O’Reilly Factor, Tucker Carlson, Hannity, The Five, Special Report and The First 100 Days.
  WWE Raw once again w
  
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• “Today” Show Hosts Respond to AJ Styles, Take Shots at His Hair, Paige Posts Physical Therapy Photo, WWE Smackdown Top 10 Video

  25-01-2017 22:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Paige Posts Physical Therapy Photo
  Injured WWE star Paige posted the following photo from physical therapy. The former Divas Champion has been out of action since October of 2016:Third day down of physical therapy. Feeling great pic.twitter.com/qY6VfQ4BXM
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) January 25, 2017
  “Today” Show Hosts Responds to AJ Styles, Take Shots at His Hair
  As noted, WWE star John Cena co-hosted the “Today” show this week, and dur
  
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• Kenny Omega Addresses Rumors of a Possible Surprise WWE Royal Rumble Entrance

  25-01-2017 22:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Amidst rumors surrounding his current New Japan Pro Wrestling status, Kenny Omega conducted a Q&A at a recent 4 Front Wrestling event.
  WATCH: Kenny Omega vs Tiger Ali in Omega’s First Match Since Wrestle Kingdom 11 (Full Match)
  As noted, Omega replaced Cody Rhodes at the event as Rhodes pulled out to attend Elijah “Drax Shadow” Mainville’s funeral. During the Q&A, which you can watch in full below, Omega had the following to say on rumo
  
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• Mickie James Reveals the Original Pitch for Her Obsessed Fan WWE Storyline, Talks Women’s Gimmick Matches, Magnus Possibly in WWE

  25-01-2017 20:44 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Returning WWE SmackDown Live Superstar Mickie James is the special guest on Lilian Garcia: Making Their Way to the Ring this week, talking about her past and future with WWE, answering whether she requested a return to the company, and much more. Mickie is asked if she wants husband Magnus to join her at WWE and if it will be difficult working with ex-boyfriend John Cena and Nikki Bella, while revealing why she believes Kenny Dykstra lied
  
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• EVOLVE Heading to the Midwest, Peter Rosenberg Returning to WWE TV, WWE Releasing New “Best Of” DVD Set, Nia Jax Workout Video

  25-01-2017 20:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Releasing New “Best Of” DVD Set
  According to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com, Mick Foley was filming for a new “Best of The 2000’s” four-disc DVD and Blu-ray that will be released in April. Below is the official synopsis for the set:Best of The 2000’sThe 2000’s was an exciting time for WWE. The Attitude Era was reaching its conclusion, new Superstars were beginning to make their presence known, and for the first tim
  
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• Shawn Michaels Added To 2-Hour WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff

  25-01-2017 20:16
  
  – WWE is advertising “The Heartbreak Kid” as part of the scheduled two-hour “Kickoff Show” pre-show on the WWE Network, which leads right into the Royal Rumble pay-per-view itself, which is listed at four hours.
  HBK is listed alongside the usual “Kickoff Show” panel, which consists of WWE Hall Of Famers Booker T and Jerry “The King” Lawler, as well as WWE broadcast team member Renee Young.
  Also confirmed for the official Royal Rumble pre-show
  
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• Backstage News on Goldberg Being the Current WWE Royal Rumble Match Favorite

  25-01-2017 20:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As we noted yesterday, Bill Goldberg became this year’s WWE Royal Rumble match favorite according to many oddsmakers, replacing the previous match favorite Braun Strowman. As of yesterday, the following were the top 5 match favorites:
  Goldberg (3/1)
  Braun Strowman (4/1)
  The Undertaker (4/1)
  Randy Orton (5/1)
  Finn Balor (6/1)
  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, Goldberg winning the Royal Rumble seems unlikely as Brock Lesnar would then have
  
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• MTV Personality Says the Women of WWE Look Like “Strippers”, Paige Responds, Peyton Royce & Billie Kay Ask WWE Referee for His Vote (Video)

  25-01-2017 20:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MTV Personality Takes a Shot at the Women of WWE
  MTV personality Cara Maria took a shot at the Women of WWE on Twitter, and injured WWE star Paige responded as seen below:Is it a requirement for @wwe women to dress and act like strippers? I cant tell any of them apart. Try something new ladies
  — Cara Maria (@CaraMariaMTV) January 24, 2017
  But we are just strippers. What do I know?… https://t.co/zeALqCU2z7
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE)
  
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• Finn Balor Hoping To Get Cleared This Week (Torn Labrum)

  25-01-2017 20:12
  
  — According to PWInsider, Finn Balor is expected to undergo additional medical testing this week in hopes of being cleared for a return to the ring.
  As noted, Balor has been injured since SummerSlam after suffering a torn labrum and was originally expected to be out 4-6 months, though the doctor who operated on him indicated that his injury was more severe than normal.
  With Royal Rumble this Sunday, it isn’t out of the question to see Balor enter the match.
  He’s on pace to be a
  
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• Xavier Woods Hosting Awards Show, Smackdown Social Media Rating, Is Curtis Axel Still in the Rumble?, Macho Man – Royal Rumble Video

  25-01-2017 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Smackdown Social Media Rating
  According to Nielsen’s Social Media TV Ratings, this week’s WWE Smackdown Live ranked #3 among series & specials for the night. Smackdown had 68,000 interactions on Twitter with 16,000 unique authors, down from last week’s 83,000 interactions and 19,000 authors.
  Additionally, Smackdown also had 108,000 Facebook interactions with 69,000 unique authors last night, down from last week’s 116,000 interactions and 75,000 authors.
  Xavier W
  
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• 16 Moments That Shaped Identity Of Royal Rumble, Make Rumble Predictions On WZ Social Media Sunday In San Antonio

  25-01-2017 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Rumble Predictions
  Join me Sunday in San Antonio at On The Rocks pub near the Alamodome from 2-4pm local time.
  We’ll talk Royal Rumble and film some of it for WZ social media accounts with your predictions and thoughts on what’s going on. There will be $4 Tito’s vodka drinks and $3 Shiner Bock beers.
  16 Biggest Rumble Moments
  For upgruv.com, I made a slideshow of the 16 moments or facts that shaped the identity and possibilities of what we know Royal Rumble to be.
  Moments incl
  
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• 5 Potential Opponents For Samoa Joe

  25-01-2017 18:58
  
  Since arriving in WWE, Samoa Joe has made his presence felt. Despite being down in NXT for almost two years, Joe has already displayed why he is one of the hardest hitters around. The former NXT Champion looks all but done in the development brand, hence a Main Roster call-up appears to be imminent.
  Here are 5 Potential Opponents for Samoa Joe on the WWE Main Roster.
  1. AJ StylesOkay, yes AJ Styles tops another list. Both AJ Styles and Samoa Joe were instrumental during TNA’s Golden years.
  
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• VOTE NOW: Who Will Win the Sasha Banks vs Nia Jax and WWE Raw Tag Team Title Matches at WWE Royal Rumble?

  25-01-2017 18:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  We are just days away from the WWE Royal Rumble PPV on Sunday night, and WZ will be polling fans throughout the week on who will leave San Antonio as this year’s big winners. The polls will count down to our final poll this week, asking you who you think will win the 2017 WWE Royal Rumble match.
  Below is our second poll of the week, asking who you think will win the Kickoff matches featuring Sasha Banks vs Nia Jax and Sheamus and Cesaro vs Karl Anderso
  
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• Seth Rollins Talks Wanting Revenge on Triple H, What He Learned From Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose While in The Shield, More

  25-01-2017 18:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Seth Rollins recently spoke with members of the international media to hype Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble, and below are some interview highlights via Sky Sports:
  Wanting revenge on Triple H:
  “I’ve been trying to find [Triple H] for two or three months now and if he shows up it will give me the opportunity to put my foot in his mouth!” said the 30-year-old on a conference call. I have been calling him out on television and social
  
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• Daniel Bryan Names His Royal Rumble Match Favorites, Slow Motion Footage of Kevin Owens in the Shark Cage (Videos), WWE Ribs JBL on TV

  25-01-2017 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Daniel Bryan Names His Royal Rumble Match Favorites
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Daniel Bryan revealing his 2017 Royal Rumble match favorites:
  Slow Motion Footage of Kevin Owens in the Shark Cage
  WWE has also released the following slow-motion footage of Kevin Owens’ shark cage entrapment on Raw this week:
  WWE Ribs JBL
  As seen on WWE 205 Live last night, Brian Kendrick faced an opponent named “Tripp Bradshaw”, which appea
  
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• Roman Reigns on Why He Doesn’t Want to Turn Heel, AJ Styles Sends a Message to John Cena, Cesaro Overseas (Photo)

  25-01-2017 18:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns on Why He Doesn’t Want to Turn Heel
  WWE star Roman Reigns recently appeared on ESPN’s Cheap Heat podcast, which you can listen to at this link. On the subject of turning heel, Reigns says he prefers the mixed reaction he gets from the crowd right now, as he hears many different reactions as opposed to just being booed, and he enjoys the “pandemonium”. Reigns had the following to say on the subject:
  “The o
  
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• Nikki Bella Impersonates AJ Styles (Video), WWE Smackdown Gets New Backstage Producer (Video), Finn Balor Posts Rehab Video

  25-01-2017 17:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown Gets New Backstage Producer
  JBL posted the following on Twitter, noting Sarah Stock, fka Sarita and Dark Angel, is now working a backstage producer at WWE Smackdown events:.@SSDarkAngel is in charge of @wwe Smackdown and Biwwwwyyyyy & Hardbody are her stooges @WWEKidman @WWEArmstrong pic.twitter.com/f0OAmf8fbX
  — John Layfield (@JCLayfield) January 25, 2017Nikki Bella Impersonates AJ Styles
  In the following new video uploaded to The
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “Smackdown Is Saved By Veteran Talent”

  25-01-2017 17:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Randy Orton defeated Luke Harper
  A battle of “family” members kicked off Smackdown Live, as Randy Orton and Luke Harper did battle in the middle of the squared circle. A match that started with Harper getting the upper hand turned into typical Randy Orton, with a superplex from the top rope and then a hanging DDT. Harper, known for his kicking ability, took down Orton with a stiff kick and then set up his finishing clothesline. As he turned, he turned right into an RKO to end the mat
  
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• Shane McMahon Says He Doesn’t Watch WWE Raw, Ronda Rousey Resurfaces at a Las Vegas Gun Store (Video), How Old is Mark Andrews?

  25-01-2017 17:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  How Old is Mark Andrews?
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, WWE Legend The Honky Tonk Man turns 64 years old, former WCW valet Gorgeous George turns 41, former WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool turns 37 and WWE UK competitor Mark Andrews turns 25.
  Shane McMahon Says He Doesn’t Watch Raw
  Shane McMahon once again filled in for an absent Daniel Bryan on WWE Talking Smack last night, and during the show Shane admitted he does
  
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• WATCH: Kenny Omega vs Tiger Ali in Omega’s First Match Since Wrestle Kingdom 11 (Full Match)

  25-01-2017 17:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  4FrontWrestling has released the following video, featuring Kenny Omega appearing for the first time since Wrestle Kingdom, LIVE at the Swindon MECA, to take on Tiger Ali in the Main Event of 4FW’s New Years Wrestleution on January 21st.
  The full event will soon be available at https://4fwondemand.pivotshare.com/:
  The post WATCH: Kenny Omega vs Tiger Ali in Omega’s First Match Since Wrestle Kingdom 11 (Full Match) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Women Face Off, Eric Young In-Action and More on NXT Tonight, Who is the Most Dominant Performer in the Royal Rumble Match? (Video)

  25-01-2017 17:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Women Face Off, Eric Young In-Action and More on NXT Tonight
  Tonight is the final episode of WWE NXT before this Saturday night’s NXT Takeover San Antonio special, and the following has been taped:
  -Ember Moon vs. Liv Morgan-No Way Jose vs. Kona Reeves-Eric Young vs. Chris Atkins-Face off with Peyton Royce, Billie Kay, Nikki Cross and NXT Women’s Champion Asuka
  Who is the Most Dominant Performer in the Royal Rumble Match?
  WWE has released the following video looking at the most domi
  
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• Batista Recalls A Surreal 2005 Royal Rumble (Video), Update On NXT Superstars Appearing In Rumble

  25-01-2017 16:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Batista Recalls A Surreal 2005 Royal Rumble
  WWE has released the above video to their official YouTube channel featuring former WWE Superstar Batista recalling his surreal and controversial 2005 Royal Rumble match win.
  Related: Batista Says WWE “Screwed Him Over” During His Last Run, Talks Why It Didn’t Make Sense for Him to Work with Daniel Bryan After ‘Mania
  Update On NXT Superstars Appearing In Rumble Match
  PWInsider.com is reporting that the entire WWE NXT roste
  
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• A Look At The Final 5 Holy Foley Episodes (Video), Simon Gotch Says Shane Is, “Wrestling w/ His Childhood”

  25-01-2017 16:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A Look At The Final 5 Holy Foley Episodes
  WWE has released the above video to their official YouTube channel taking a look at the “Final 5” episodes of Season 1 of Holy Foley.
  Below is the description WWE lists for the video:
  Mick and Noelle Foley join Corey Graves and Cathy Kelley to preview the ‘Final 5’ Season One episodes of their hit reality show, Holy Foley. All five new episodes will be available on-demand this Sunday following Royal Rumble, exclusively on the awa
  
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• 19th annual Dave Schultz Memorial International set for OTC in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 1-3

  25-01-2017 16:40
  
  Top American wrestlers and international athletes will be showcasing their skills in three Olympic disciplines.
  
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• Update Regarding Finn Balor Possibly Being Medically Cleared To Wrestle Before The Royal Rumble Match

  25-01-2017 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: 2K Sports
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Finn Balor is slated to undergo medical testing this week that could clear him to return to the ring.
  Related: Finn Balor & Tommy End Make Surprise Appearances at PROGRESS CHAPTER 42 Today in Birmingham
  PWInsider also offers the following comprehensive breakdown of Balor’s injury and recovery until now.
  Balor won the WWE Universal championship at Summerslam but suffered a labrum tear against Seth Rollins when he was powe
  
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• Mega Pops: 11 Times Wrestling Played an ‘Ace’ and Couldn’t Trump It.

  25-01-2017 15:29
  
   
  Greetings friends and foes . . . and to my darling, followers – my 4tune8s – an extra greeting  . . .
   
  Myss4tune has arrived and today my gaze is fixed on the subject of mega pops – specifically 11 times wrestling played an ace, got a mega reaction from me and hasn’t topped it since.
  Over my years of fandom, wrestling has managed to extract almost every possible emotion from me and my favourite Superstars continue to consistently do so; but what about t
  
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• Alexa Bliss sets out to mock the returning Naomi: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017

  25-01-2017 12:50
  
  Alexa Bliss sets out to mock the returning Naomi: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017The post Alexa Bliss sets out to mock the returning Naomi: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Shane McMahon Explains Daniel Bryan’s Absence From Talking Smack, AJ Styles on Why John Cena Could Never Cut it in the Indies (Video)

  25-01-2017 06:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Shane McMahon Explains Daniel Bryan’s Absence From Talking Smack
  As seen on WWE Talking Smack tonight, GM Daniel Bryan was absent from the show for the third straight week. Shane McMahon filled in for Bryan once again this week, and noted Bryan has been gone because “he has got baby on the brain right now, as he should, so he’s taking care of business.”“To make you feel like everything you did meant nothing… it’s disgus
  
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• 1/24 Edition of Smackdown Rebellion feat. Ross Berman: Is John Cena a Heel?, Final WWE Royal Rumble Predictions and More

  25-01-2017 06:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
  This week’s episode is hosted by Jonathan Jansen and Raw Rebellion’s Ross Berman, and talk about what’s next for Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton, is John Cena a hell, and Royal Rumble Predictions.
  Subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes
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• AJ Styles Defends the Title After Smackdown, Apollo Crews & Kalisto Warn Dolph Ziggler (Video), Ric Flair to Serve as MC on Memorial Day

  25-01-2017 06:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  AJ Styles Defends the Title After Smackdown
  After WWE 205 Live went off the air tonight, AJ Styles defeated John Cena in a WWE Title dark match main event. The finish came when Styles was able to pin Cena after hitting a low blow.
  Apollo Crews & Kalisto Warn Dolph Ziggler
  Below is tonight’s WWE Smackdown Fallout video, during which Kalisto and Apollo Crews address Dolph Ziggler’s new attitude. Kalisto days Ziggler backstabbed both of
  
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (1/24): AJ Styles Upset with Royal Rumble Poster, Mickie James Disgusted By Women’s Revolution, Mojo Rawley

  25-01-2017 05:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Renee Young is joined by Shane McMahon for the third consecutive week. Shane McMahon believes that a Smackdown member will win the Royal Rumble. He says that he does not watch Raw and he does not talk to Stephanie McMahon
  First Guest: Mickie James
  Mickie James says that she is happy to be back and that she is feeling great. Renee Young is a fan of Mickie James and says that it was intimidating being in the ring with her.
  James believes that the current Women’s Revolution is a slap in the
  
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• John Cena Debuts New “Respect” Ring Gear (Photo), WWE Teases James – Bliss Tension, New Batista Movie Garnering Buzz at Sundance (Video)

  25-01-2017 05:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena Debuts New “Respect” Ring Gear
  As seen on WWE Smackdown Live tonight, John Cena debuted new “respect” ring gear, and it’s already available for purchase on WWEShop.com:#RespectEarnIt – New @JohnCena Authentic LineAvailable now at #WWEShop!https://t.co/pRDHwi2eWF#WWE#SDLive#JohnCena#NeverGiveUppic.twitter.com/hJ7nq6CGkb
  — WWEShop.com (@WWEShop) January 25, 2017
  WWE Teases Mickie James – Alexa Bliss Tension
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• Slow motion footage of Randy Orton hitting an RKO on Harper: SmackDown LIVE Exclusive, Jan. 24, 2017

  25-01-2017 05:05
  
  Slow motion footage of Randy Orton hitting an RKO on Harper: SmackDown LIVE Exclusive, Jan. 24, 2017The post Slow motion footage of Randy Orton hitting an RKO on Harper: SmackDown LIVE Exclusive, Jan. 24, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• 10-Man Over the Top Rope Challenge — Winner Enters Royal Rumble Match: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017

  25-01-2017 05:04
  
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• Randy Orton vs. Luke Harper: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017

  25-01-2017 04:59
  
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• AJ Styles calls out John Cena: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017

  25-01-2017 04:59
  
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• Kalisto vs. Dolph Ziggler: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017

  25-01-2017 04:58
  
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• Mickie James and Alexa Bliss ambush Becky Lynch: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017

  25-01-2017 04:57
  
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• Carmella takes James Ellsworth on a shopping spree: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 24, 2017

  25-01-2017 04:57
  
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• New SmackDown Superstar Qualifies For The WWE Royal Rumble

  25-01-2017 04:53
  
  – SmackDown Superstar Mojo Rawley won a battle royal on tonight’s WWE SmackDown to earn a spot in Sunday’s thirty-man Royal Rumble main event, check out the updated card for Sunday’s pay-per-view:
  WWE Title MatchJohn Cena vs. AJ Styles
  No DQ Match for the WWE Universal TitleRoman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens
  WWE United States Champion Chris Jericho will be hanging above the ring in a shark cage.
  RAW Women’s Title MatchBayley vs. Charlotte
  WWE Cruiserweight Title MatchNevi
  
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• WWE CWC Star Making 205 Live Debut Next Week, Video of Senator Ribbing Triple H at McMahon Hearing, Ellsworth’s Shopping Spree (Videos)

  25-01-2017 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE CWC Star Making 205 Live Debut Next Week
  WWE has announced Akira Tozawa will be making his WWE 205 Live debut on next week’s show.Get ready!! @TozawaAkira arrives NEXT WEEK on @WWE205Live on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/8ktfZcAv2X
  — WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2017Ellsworth’s Shopping Spree
  WWE has released the following video featuring Carmella taking James Ellsworth on a shopping spree on Smackdown Live:
  Video of Senator Ribbing HHH at McMahon Hearing
  As we noted earlier toda
  
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• Slow Motion Video of Randy Orton Hitting the RKO on Luke Harper, Which Show Won This Week’s WWE Brand Split War?, Styles – Cena Video

  25-01-2017 04:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Which Show Won This Week’s WWE Brand Split War?
  The final WWE TV shows before Royal Rumble are in the books, and WZ wants to know which show you think won this week’s WWE brand split war. Vote in the poll below and sound off with your opinions in the comment section!Which Show Won This Week’s #WWE Brand Split War? #SDLive#RAWCleveland
  — WrestleZone.com (@WRESTLEZONEcom) January 25, 2017
  Slow Motion Video of Randy Orton Hitting the RKO on
  
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• WWE Royal Rumble Results Coverage and Final Card: 5 Title Matches, Confirmed Rumble Participants, Kickoff Show Bouts and More

  25-01-2017 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, below is the updated, and likely final card for this Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble PPV.
  WWE has announced that the PPV Kickoff show will be a two hour event, and will begin at 5pm EST, with the Royal Rumble PPV beginning at 7pm EST. WZ will be providing complete, LIVE WWE Royal Rumble results coverage beginning with the Kickoff show at 5pm EST on Sunday night, so be sure to join us then!
  WWE Title Match:-John Cena vs. AJ Styles
  No DQ
  
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• Kevin Owens on Him and AJ Styles Not Starting Out in WWE Developmental, His Friendship with Chris Jericho

  25-01-2017 04:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens recently spoke with USA Today to promote this Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble PPV, and below are some interview highlights:
  AJ Styles and himself not going through WWE developmental system:
  “I think for A.J. and I both, if we had taken another route, I don’t know that we would have been as successful as we’ve been in WWE,” he said. “I think the career path we took was instrumental in getting us to be wh
  
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• Another Match Added to WWE Royal Rumble PPV, Alexa Bliss & Mickie James Ambush Becky Lynch on Smackdown, Orton vs Harper (Videos)

  25-01-2017 03:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Another Match Added to WWE Royal Rumble PPV
  WWE has announced Nikki Bella, Naomi and Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James, Natalya and SmackDown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss will take place at WWE Royal Rumble on Sunday night.
  WWE Smackdown Live Highlight Videos
  Below are some video highlights from tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live.
  Mickie James and Alexa Bliss ambush Becky Lynch:Randy Orton vs Luke Harper:
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• Batista Says WWE “Screwed Him Over” During His Last Run, Talks Why It Didn’t Make Sense for Him to Work with Daniel Bryan After ‘Mania

  25-01-2017 03:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Dave “Batista” Bautista recently spoke with DailyDead.com at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and below are some interview highlights:
  Interviewer: I just want to say on a personal level, being somebody who’s enjoyed watching your career as a wrestler, too, I was so incredibly bummed about how everything went when you came back in 2014. I was so excited to see you come back, and I’m glad that you’re moving on
  
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• Triple H Talks Returning From Injury to Enter the Royal Rumble (Video), Raw Social Media Score, Vince McMahon Congratulates John Cena

  25-01-2017 03:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Raw Social Media Score
  According to Nielsen’s Social Media TV Ratings, this week’s edition of WWE Raw ranked #3 among series & specials for the night. Raw had 118,000 interactions with 28,000 unique authors on Twitter. This is down from last week’s show, which drew 138,000 Twitter interactions with 38,000 unique authors.
  Raw also had 272,000 Facebook interactions with 177,000 unique authors, down from last week’s show, which drew 374,000 interactions with 207,000 uni
  
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