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• WWE Royal Rumble: Who Walks Out With Titles, Win WrestleMania Tickets & Cash Predicting Rumble Winners

  27-01-2017 23:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Champions At Rumble
  This first of two videos from CSR is about all the matches on the Royal Rumble 2017 card except for the 30-man traditional match. Here’s some highlights:Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns:Justin: how great would it be before the 30 man match, where Jericho is still in the Cage while the Rumble is taking place?
  Juice: I want him to stay in the Cage and then be lowered down. That would be his entrance
  Justin: He would have to be #1, other
  
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• WrestleZone Launches Official Facebook Discussion Group; Win A Loot Crate Playing Rumble Game!

  27-01-2017 23:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Several months ago WrestleZone Radio launched it’s own Facebook Discussion Group. What started as a fun idea has grown in to something that has thousands of members and creates a near constant flow of fun, fan created pro wrestling content.
  It is with great honor that proclaim on this day, Friday January 27, 2017, that the WrestleZone Radio Discussion Group is now the official WrestleZone Discussion Group. Representing the entire WrestleZone.com sit
  
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• John Cena Begins Filming for Nickelodeon, Stephanie McMahon Hypes “WWE Champions” Game, Charlotte on Pre-Match Emotions

  27-01-2017 23:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena Begins Filming for Nickelodeon
  According to TampaBay.com, WWE star and host of this year’s Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards, John Cena, was filming a commercial for the show at Al Lopez Park in West Tampa on Wednesday at around 11am.
  When asked what was being filmed, a crewman said, “Just a mayo commercial. Nothing big.” However, another crew member came right behind him with a cue card that read, “Hello, my name is J
  
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• AJ Styles On If His Opinion of John Cena Has Changed in the Past Year, If He Resents WWE Part-Timers, His Royal Rumble Pick and More

  27-01-2017 22:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Champion AJ Styles recently spoke with FOX Sports and below are some interview highlights:
  If his opinion of John Cena has changed over the past year:
  “Listen, the fact of the matter is, John may be a part-timer – at least sometimes in the WWE – but that guy works harder than anybody I’ve ever seen. I mean, the guy’s on The Today Show in the morning and and comes and does live events, or comes and does SmackDown Live. The guy work
  
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• WWE Star Announced as Executive Producer for the Return of Total Divas

  27-01-2017 22:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced the following:Total Divas returns April 5, Nikki Bella confirmed as Executive ProducerNikki Bella is going behind the scenes when Total Divas returns this spring. In addition to starring in E!’s reality TV sensation, the record-setting former Divas Champion will serve as an Executive Producer when the show returns for the back half of Season 6 on Wednesday, April 5.
  “I am honored and excited to have been made an executive prod
  
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• NXT Stars Reveal Favorite Rumble Moments, Can Asuka Fend Off Three Challengers?, WWE Celebrates National Reading Day (Videos)

  27-01-2017 22:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Celebrates National Reading Day
  WWE celebrates National Reading Day 2017:
  Promo for NXT Women’s Title Match at Takeover
  Can Asuka fend off three challengers in San Antonio?
  NXT Stars Reveal Favorite Rumble Moments
  In the following video, WWE NXT stars No Way Jose, Tye Dillinger, Heavy Machinery, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins reveal their favorite WWE Royal Rumble moments:
  The post NXT Stars Reveal Favorite Rumble Moments, Can Asuka Fend Off Three Challengers?, WWE Celebrates National
  
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• How Was Viewership for the TNA Genesis Edition of Impact Wrestling?

  27-01-2017 22:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s TNA Genesis themed edition of Impact Wrestling, featuring a 30 minute Iron Man Match and Bobby Lashley winning the TNA Title, averaged 307,000 viewers.
  This week’s number is down from last week’s 310,000 viewership average.
  This week’s Impact Wrestling ranked #138 on the Cable Top 150, down from last week’s #130 ranking.
  The post How Was Viewership for the TNA Genesis Edition of Impact Wrestling? appeared first on Wr
  
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• The Rock’s Mom Ata On If She Thinks He Will Be President, “There Is Room”; Reveals What He’s Cooking

  27-01-2017 21:39 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 exclusive interviews with WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler and the mother of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ata Johnson.
  Some of Ata’s comments about her son Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have been transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Is Wrestling Fixed? on iTunesOn what The Rock is actually cooking:
  AJ: He&
  
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• Sean Waltman Questions Eric Bischoff Over The New World Order’s Illuminati Ties & Origins Of The NWO

  27-01-2017 21:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released this past Wednesday night and features former WCW & WWE Superstar Sean “X-Pac” Waltman as his guest.
  You can find some of Eric and Sean’s quotes regarding the NWO’s alleged illuminati ties transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  SW: We were not a part of some grand conspiracy to rule the world or anything. Ex
  
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• Nine U.S. wrestlers weigh-in and receive draws for first day of Paris International

  27-01-2017 21:06
  
   Megaludis, Kennedy and Smith among Americans competing in Paris on Saturday
  
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• William Regal on If the WWE UK Tournament Was a Response to ITV, Reveals If Will Ospreay & Marty Scurll Were Considered for the Tourney

  27-01-2017 20:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT GM William Regal participated in a press conference following the WWE UK Title Tournament, and Rebellious Noise has released footage of the Q&A.
  During the conference, William Regal spoke on top UK talents Marty Scurll and Will Ospreay, and noted they were considered for the WWE UK tournament as well as the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, but were unavailable because they were “doing other things.”
  Regal went on to elaborate the nature of the business means sometimes you can
  
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• Tough Enough Contestant Requested His Release From WWE Today

  27-01-2017 20:08
  
  – Mada Abdelhamid noted on social media that he has requested his release from WWE earlier today.
  Check out Mada’s full Instagram post below:
  I have recently made a tough decision and I have asked for my release from the WWE!
  It’s been one hell of a journey since I started on Tough Enough… But I had to make a decision to do what’s best for my family, and for myself. I wanted to thank you for your love and support… I have nothing but love for the WWE universe
  
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• Updated Betting Odds For Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble

  27-01-2017 20:02
  
  – Seen below are the betting odds for the WWE Royal Rumble and other title matches on Sunday’s card, thanks as always to our friends at Bet Wrestling for the following.
  WWE ChampionshipJohn Cena (-145) vs. AJ Styles (+105)
  No DQ Match for the WWE Universal ChampionshipRoman Reigns (-180) vs. Kevin Owens (+140)
  RAW Women’s ChampionshipCharlotte (-750) vs. Bayley (+450)
  WWE Cruiserweight ChampionshipNeville (-900) vs. Rich Swann (+500)
  WWE Royal Rumble Match
  Randy Orton +275
  The
  
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• Kenny Omega To Young Bucks: “I Won’t Be Going Anywhere But New Japan”

  27-01-2017 19:57
  
  – As noted yesterday, Kenny Omega revealed to the Wrestling Observer Radio that he will be staying with New Japan Pro Wrestling and will not be appearing at Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view.Seen below in the latest episode of The Elite, Kenny sent a message to The Young Bucks about staying with New Japan.
  “I won’t be going anywhere but New Japan,” Omega said. “I’m going to stay with the company that was good to me. I’m going to stay with The Elit
  
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• WWE Moves Match To Royal Rumble Pre-Show, Current Card

  27-01-2017 19:52
  
  – WWE announced that the match between Nikki Bella, Naomi and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya, Mickie James and Alexa Bliss has been moved from the Royal Rumble main card to the two-hour Kickoff pre-show.The women of #SDLive will collide in a huge #6WomanTag match THIS SUNDAY at @WWE #RoyalRumble! https://t.co/mlqfG7rkjH pic.twitter.com/tB3SmXwwqI
  — WWE (@WWE) January 27, 2017Check out the current card below:
  * WWE Title Match
  John Cena vs. AJ Styles
  * No DQ Match for the WWE Universal Title
  
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• New TNA World Heavyweight Champion Crowned (Video)

  27-01-2017 19:43
  
  – As seen on last night’s Genesis edition, Bobby Lashley defeated Eddie Edwards in a 30-Minute Iron Man Match to become the new World Heavyweight Champion, winning the match 3-2 falls.
  Lashley is now a four-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
  Check out the photo and videos below:Cat like reflexes into a Boston Knee Party! We see you @TheEddieEdwards#Genesis pic.twitter.com/TaZCKuQnKQ
  — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 27, 2017
  MAN DOWN!! @TheEddieEdwards powerbombed
  
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• RAW Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair On The Pressure Of WrestleMania, More

  27-01-2017 19:39
  
  – RAW Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair recently spoke with CraveOnline to promote Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view, check out the highlights below:
  If you retain your title this Sunday, you will head into WrestleMania season for the second consecutive year as the champion. What’s it like to carry the load? What does that responsibility mean to you?
  I feel as if the pressure makes me stay on my toes. Whether it’s a sit down interview or it’s backstage whe
  
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• Paige And Alberto Del Rio Attending Event In Mexico City (Photos)

  27-01-2017 19:31
  
  – Paige noted on Twitter that her boyfriend, Alberto Del Rio, is being honored for “his contribution to Mexico” with a Hero Award at a Noche de Heroes event in Mexico City.
  Paige tweeted the following on the event being held tonight:My babe gets a hero award for his contribution to Mexico. My modern day super hero. Couldn't be prouder to support him tomorrow. @VivaDelRio pic.twitter.com/PUloUNf0Wf
  — PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) January 25, 2017
  Award time with my love. Time to g
  
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• Drew Galloway On The Undertaker’s Streak Being Broken, His TNA Contract Status, More

  27-01-2017 19:28
  
  Former TNA World Champion Drew Galloway was a guest on the Pancakes and Powerslams Show to promote his appearance at the 5 Star Wrestling event on January 28, check out the highlights below:
  Why the “Chosen One” character ended:
  “The direction of the character was [Vince McMahon] and myself talking together and taking his direction. And obviously when he got written off of TV, it was a hindrance to the character when Nexus wrote him off, which was a priority at the time. But, l
  
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• Understanding Mohamed – The Journey From Foreign Athlete To American Coach

  27-01-2017 19:14
  
  5 Point Move's Timothy Hands shares a moving story of U.S. Greco-Roman coach Mohamed Abdelfatah.
  
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• Figure Friday: WWE Elite 48 Dean Ambrose (Photos)

  27-01-2017 19:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Hey guys! Welcome to another installment of Figure Friday! Today we look at the “Lunatic Fringe” Dean Ambrose from WWE Elite 48! This series is currently only available on RingsideCollectibles.com, where I got mine!Top Rope Elbow Drop ———————————————————- Look for an in-depth review on WrestleZone.com’s #FigureFriday tomorrow featuring the new WWE Elite 48 Dean Ambr
  
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• Goldberg on Roman Reigns’ Rise in WWE and Fans Not Wanting Talent Pushed Down Their Throats, Praises Styles & Banks, Talks Vince

  27-01-2017 18:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Goldberg recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:On Roman Reigns’ rise in WWE:
  “I don’t know the meteoric rise of Roman and what they’ve done with him, and I’m not going to sit here and pass judgment by any means, but if they just try to push someone down people’s throats, people resent it,” Goldberg said. “I wasn’t privy to it
  
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• Goldberg on Roman Reigns in WWE and Fans Not Wanting Talent Pushed Down Their Throats, Praises Styles and Banks, Talks Vince McMahon

  27-01-2017 18:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE star Goldberg recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:On Roman Reigns’ rise in WWE:
  “I don’t know the meteoric rise of Roman and what they’ve done with him, and I’m not going to sit here and pass judgment by any means, but if they just try to push someone down people’s throats, people resent it,” Goldberg said. “I wasn’t privy to it
  
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• Steve Austin Talks WWE Relying on Veterans in the Royal Rumble Match, If Braun Strowman is Ready, Undertaker’s Longevity & More

  27-01-2017 18:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin recently spoke with Scott Fishman of TV Insider to promote his “Broken Skull Challenge” show, WWE Royal Rumble and more. Below are some interview highlights:On Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble match:
  “It will be interesting to see what they do with [Bill] Goldberg and Brock [Lesnar]. You are expecting they are meeting at WrestleMania for another match, but they do have to do epically well in this because of the physi
  
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• Slow Motion Footage of Mojo Rawley’s Smackdown Win, Lana & Rusev Train Before Their Wedding Day, Catch Xavier Woods Outside (Videos)

  27-01-2017 18:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Catch Xavier Woods Outside
  WWE has released the following video of this week’s Raw segment featuring Xavier Woods, New Day and Titus O’Neil:
  Lana & Rusev Train Before Their Wedding Day
  WWE has released the following “Total Divas” bonus clip featuring Lana and Rusev training before their wedding day:
  Slow Motion Footage of Mojo Rawley’s Smackdown Win
  WWE has released the following slow motion video of Mojo Rawley’s big win on
  
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• WWE NXT Live Results From Houston, Texas (01/26): Nakamura & Dillinger vs. Joe & Roode Headline

  27-01-2017 18:45
  
  – Check out the following WWE NXT Live Results: Houston, Texas
  * No Way Jose def. Elias Sampson
  * SAniTY def. Cedric Alexander and Heavy Machinery
  * Roderick Strong def. Blake
  * NXT Tag Team Champions #DIY def. The Revival
  * NXT Women’s Champion Asuka def. Nikki Cross, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce
  * Andrade Cien Almas def. Akira Tozawa
  * NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and Tye Dillinger def. Samoa Joe and Bobby Roode
  Source: PWInsider.com
  The post WWE NXT Live Results From Houston, Tex
  
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• Detailed Look at Current Royal Rumble Match Odds; Finn Balor’s Odds Shrinking, Surprise Name Gaining Momentum, Samoa Joe

  27-01-2017 18:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
  With only days to go before the 30th edition of the Royal Rumble, Oddschecker have had a comprehensive look at betting on the market. Randy Orton has moved into clear favorite for the main event, ahead of other contenders including The Undertaker, Bill Goldberg, Braun Strowman, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe.
  Orton’s odds give him a 44.4% chance of winning the Rumble, however the RKO master has only just come into serious contention. Midway through January, Orton could be backed at 7/2 and at th
  
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• Becky Lynch Reveals Her Royal Rumble Match Pick, Talks Backstage Reaction to Her Cage Match, Royal Rumble Being Her Favorite Event

  27-01-2017 18:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Smackdown star Becky Lynch recently spoke with Mike Jones of DC 101 to promote Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble and below are some interview highlights:
  Her first cage match on SmackDown last week:
  “It’s daunting, it really is. When it’s coming down, it makes that sound when it’s coming down. And you’re in there surrounded by metal…METAL! That’s intimidating, that’s painful, and it doesn’t have very muc
  
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• Anthem Sports & Entertainment Phasing Out the “TNA” Acronym, Latest Impact in 60 Video, NXT Star Suffers Minor Injury (Photo)

  27-01-2017 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Anthem Sports & Entertainment Phasing Out the “TNA” Acronym
  As seen on TNA TV as of late, Anthem Sports and Entertainment has begun to slowly phase out the “TNA” acronym. The letters have not been used on Impact Wrestling in several weeks, with the company’s titles being referred to simply as the “World Heavyweight Championship”, the “X-Division Championship” and the “World Tag Team Championship.” “TNA” has also b
  
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• WWE Tough Enough Contestant Finished with WWE

  27-01-2017 18:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Tough Enough contestant Mada Abdelhamid has announced on social media that he has requested, and has been granted, his release from WWE.
  Mada was a contestant on the latest season of Tough Enough, which premiered on the USA Network in January of 2015. He was eliminated on the sixth episode of the season, but was signed to a WWE developmental contract that October.
  I have recently made a tough decision and I have asked for my release from the WWE!It’s been one hell of a journey si
  
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• Comedian Pitches Cartoon Idea About a Pro Wrestler as POTUS, New NXT Takeover Video Promo, Booker T Hosting Golf Tournament

  27-01-2017 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Booker T Hosting Golf Tournament
  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and his “Booker T Fights For Kids Foundation” will be hosting a “Do Something Super For The Kids” celebrity golf tournament on Monday, January 30th near Houston, Texas. Details can be found at this link.
  Comedian Pitches Cartoon Idea About a Pro Wrestler as POTUS
  Comedian and actor Ron Funches recently appeared on “Conan”, and during his appearance he pitched an idea for a c
  
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• Another Review of Shawn Michaels in New WWE Movie, Do You Want to See James Ellsworth in the Rumble? (Video), Darren Young Update

  27-01-2017 17:19 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Another Review of Shawn Michaels in New WWE Movie
  As noted, the new WWE Studios movie “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”, featuring Shawn Michaels in his first movie role, opened in theaters on January 20th. The movie has received mostly negative reviews, with the film aggregate site Rottentomatoes.com currently listing the movie at a 42%.
  While few of the reviews for the movie mentioned Michaels’ work specifically, Variety.com did single out Michaels, and praised his work in t
  
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• Jerry Lawler On His WWE Status, “I Was Never Not Signed To The WWE”

  27-01-2017 16:57 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 exclusive interviews with WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler and the mother of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ata Johnson.
  Some of Lawler’s comments about his current WWE contract have been transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Is Wrestling Fixed? on iTunesJL: I was never not signed to the WWE. My old contract came up
  
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• Update On Rumble Surprises & Who’s Available, Mick Foley Is Pumped For The Return Of Holy Foley (Video)

  27-01-2017 16:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update On Rumble Surprises & Who’s Available
  PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE is waiting til the last minute to decide whether there will be any big surprises in this year’s Royal Rumble.
  The following is a look at what talent may be available as big surprise entrants:
  Hulk Hogan: Will be in LA this weekend
  Kurt Angle: Has told TMZ there is no chance he’ll be in the Royal Rumble
  Rey Mysterio: Konnan has said that Rey is free of his Lucha Underground contract and can&nbs
  
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• 5 Superstars Who Debuted In Royal Rumble (Video), Del Rio To Be Honored For His Contributions To Mexico

  27-01-2017 16:10 via wrestlezone.com
  
  5 Superstars Who Debuted In Royal Rumble
  WWE has released the above video taking a look at five WWE Superstars who debuted in the Royal Rumble match.
  Related: WWE Adds Another Match To Royal Rumble Kickoff Show
  Del Rio To Be Honored For His Contributions To Mexico
  Former WWE Superstar Paige has posted the following to Twitter noting that her fiance Alberto Del Rio is being given a Hero Award for his contributions to Mexico at the Noche de Heroes event in Mexico City, in conjunction wi
  
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• VOTE NOW: Who Will Win the Cruiserweight Title Match at WWE Royal Rumble?, Rank Every Royal Rumble Match in WWE History

  27-01-2017 16:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  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 third poll of the week, asking who you think will win the WWE Cruiserweight Title. Be sure to vote, and sound off with your opinions in the comment section!
  To vote on our first poll
  
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• Kenny Omega Encourages Young Bucks To Stay In NJPW (Video), Royal Rumble Bout Moved To Kick-Off Show

  27-01-2017 15:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Kenny Omega Encourages Young Bucks To Stay In NJPW
  Kenny Omega has uploaded the above video to the official YouTube channel for The ELITE. During the video Kenny encourages The Young Bucks to stay with NJPW and has the following to say:
  I won’t be going anywhere but New Japan. I’m going to stay with the company that was good to me. I’m going to stay with The Elite, more importantly. 2016 was a big year, we can make 2017 bigger and better. We can only do it together. So us spli
  
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• Triple H on the Current State of WWE NXT: “I’m Not Happy With Where it is Right Now By Far”

  27-01-2017 04:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Triple H conducted an NXT Takeover San Antonio media call today, and during the call Triple H addressed the current state of NXT and the impact the WWE brand split had on NXT and its roster. On the current state of NXT, Triple H offered the following comment:
  “I’m not happy with where it is right now by far. I want it to be much better than it is, but it’s a rebuilding process. All these things going on, they all make chan
  
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• Rosemary Has An Offer For Brandi Rhodes, ESPN’s Ultimate Royal Rumble Highlights (Videos), Ken Anderson’s The Academy Profiled

  27-01-2017 04:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Impact Wrestling
  The above video features Brandi Rhodes being confronted by Rosemary moments after she defeated Jade in a Monster’s Ball match.
  Rosemary tells Brandi she hopes she watched, because Brandi could use some guidance in surviving the TNA Knockouts division, and she should think about her decision very carefully.
  Related: New TNA World Champion Crowned on Impact Wrestling Tonight (Photos & Video)
  The Academy
  CBS Minnesota recently featured The Academy: School Of Profess
  
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• New TNA World Heavyweight Champion Crowned on Impact Wrestling Tonight (Photos & Video)

  27-01-2017 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  As seen on tonight’s TNA Genesis themed edition of Impact Wrestling, Bobby Lashley defeated Eddie Edwards in a 30 minute Iron Man match to become the new TNA World Champion.Your new 4X #WorldChampion… @fightbobby. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/3HXo64CQlg
  — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 27, 2017
  The look of success! Congratulations to new #WorldChampion @fightbobby! #Genesis #IMPACTonPOP pic.twitter.com/6MtqYrJJcg
  — IMPACT WRESTLING (@
  
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• New TNA World Champion Crowned on Impact Wrestling Tonight (Photos & Video)

  27-01-2017 04:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  As seen on tonight’s TNA Genesis themed edition of Impact Wrestling, Bobby Lashley defeated Eddie Edwards in a 30 minute Iron Man match to become the new TNA World Champion.Your new 4X #WorldChampion… @fightbobby. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/3HXo64CQlg
  — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 27, 2017
  The look of success! Congratulations to new #WorldChampion @fightbobby! #Genesis #IMPACTonPOP pic.twitter.com/6MtqYrJJcg
  — IMPACT WRESTLING (@
  
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• Review: WWE #1 Comic Featuring Seth Rollins’ Rise, The New Day’s Optimistic Odyssey

  27-01-2017 04:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  BOOM! Studios’ new WWE comic hit stores last week, and it features a main story taking a look back at the fall of The Shield.
  The story starts out with a quick rundown of what we basically saw on television, and how Seth Rollins explained his reasons for dismantling the group. The book does a good job of expanding on it though, and shares Rollins’ thoughts after winning Money In The Bank and how he tried to rationalize his decision with the WWE locker room. The story reads like a be
  
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• Rick Bognar Comments On His Run As Razor Ramon, Finding The Character’s Origins In ECW, His Life As A Motivational Speaker Post-Wrestling

  27-01-2017 03:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
  Former wrestling star Rick Bognar, aka Rick Titan and ‘Fake’ Razor Ramon, recently spoke with Tim Fiorvanti for ESPN.com. You can read a few highlights below:
  Rick Bognar reveals how his time in ECW set up his eventual ‘Razor Ramon’ run in WWF: 
  “I’ve always kind of played around with characters and accents and goofed off with things like that. I was in ECW, and Paul E. Dangerously says to me, ‘Here’s wh
  
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• The Dark Horses They Ride in As

  27-01-2017 03:19
  
  The Royal Rumble is finally here this weekend and the bigger picture shows WrestleMania is not far away. The diehard wrestling fan follows the WWE throughout the year and when WrestleMania season arrives, they pay extra close attention and every show seems to count for something. If you’re like me, you fall in love with wrestlers and how hard they worked to keep the product interesting throughout the year and hope they’re rewarded with a big spot on the WrestleMania card.
  The Royal R
  
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• WWE Adds Another Match To Royal Rumble Kickoff Show, What Incident Had Goldberg Seeing Red On RAW? (Video)

  27-01-2017 02:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Royal Rumble
  WWE has moved the six-woman tag team match featuring Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch & Naomi against Alexa Bliss, Mickie James and Natalya to the WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff Show.
  WWE.com posted a preview for the match, confirming the move:
  The SmackDown LIVE Women’s division is anything but uneventful. This Sunday, on the Royal Rumble Kickoff, several rivalries will intersect when Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch & Naomisquare off against SmackDown Women’
  
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• Inception Series: AJ Styles

  27-01-2017 02:35
  
  Inception is the commencement, the beginning, the birth or debut of an event.In the WWE, nothing can be as impactful and telling as a Superstar’s debut. When you have one chance to make an impression in the always evolving landscape of WWE, you have to put it all on the line to steal the show and be memorable. A debut can often be the precursor of success, or footnote on an otherwise illustrious career.This week covers the debut of a P1 Superstar, AJ Styles
  The 2016 Royal Rumble was a monu
  
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• Moose Says Matt Ryan Would Beat Tom Brady In A Wrestling Match, Alberto Del Rio Confirmed To Appear For The Wrestling Revolver Live Event

  27-01-2017 02:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Moose
  TMZ Sports recently caught up with Impact Wrestling star Moose, who commented on which Super Bowl 51 quarterback would win in a fight.
  Moose, who played for both teams in Super Bowl 51 himself, said Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan would beat New England Patriots star Tom Brady. Moose praised Ryan as a babyface and said it would translate well, so he’d have to back him in a wrestling match. Moose was also pressed to see who might win in a real fight between the two, and he
  
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• Backstage News On Plans For Seth Rollins & Triple H At The Royal Rumble PPV, Another Possible Angle At Sunday’s Event

  27-01-2017 02:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Royal Rumble
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Sami Zayn beating Seth Rollins on RAW was done with the idea that it will set up the Triple H versus Rollins match at Wrestlemania.
  Zayn beat Rollins for an official spot in the match after Triple H’s music was cued up to play right as Rollins was set up to win the match after a Pedigree on the ring apron. As of now, Rollins is not an official participant in the Royal Rumble match, bu
  
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• Kenny Omega Reveals He Will Not Be At The WWE Royal Rumble

  27-01-2017 01:24
  
  – Kenny Omega appeared on Wrestling Observer Radio today and revealed that he is close to re-signing with New Japan Pro Wrestling, check out the highlight below:
  He also noted that he will not be appearing at this Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view.
  “I will not be at the Royal Rumble,” Omega said. “I don’t want people to have this false hope of me showing up in the Royal Rumble and then not being there and being disappointed when there’s a fantastic
  
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• Kenny Omega Announces He Will Return To New Japan Pro Wrestling, Reveals Why He’s Speaking Out Now

  27-01-2017 01:20 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kenny Omega was on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio and announced he has decided to return to New Japan Pro Wrestling instead of heading to WWE.
  Omega told WOR’s Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez that he wanted to get the news out now since there have been a bunch of rumors about him showing up at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view this Sunday. Omega is currently still signed to a deal with NJPW through the end of the month, but he said he didn’t want t
  
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