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• Netflix Confirms Lucha Underground Deal, Behind-the-Scenes Rock Video, Nia Jax Sends a Warning, Former WWE Star Returns to the Ring (Video)

  01-02-2017 23:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Netflix Confirms Lucha Underground Deal
  As noted, the second half of the third season of Lucha Underground will air on El Rey Network beginning May 31st.
  Earlier today, Court Bauer confirmed to WZ in the following statement that seasons one and two of Lucha Underground will air on Nexflix:
  “The Netflix deal is an extension of Lucha Underground’s broadcasting distribution model”, Bauer said. “Netflix will air Season One a
  
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• 2/1 Edition of WZ Weekly: Seth Rollins’ Injury, Royal Rumble Fallout, Lucha Underground-Netflix, More

  01-02-2017 22:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This week’s episode is hosted by Nick Hausman.
  This week’s episode of WZ includes:
  Tops News, Backpage stories and Royal Rumble preview with SHINE Ring Announcer Kid Cadet
  The #WZWeekly mail bag
  More…
  Related: Triple H Talks Bobby Roode Proving Himself in NXT, Overseas Talents, NXT Stars to the WWE Main Roster, Changes Coming to WWE Network?You can listen to more pro wrestling audio from WrestleZone Radio in the embedded
  
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• How Was Viewership for the Post-Royal Rumble Edition of WWE Smackdown?, Which Show Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  01-02-2017 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring Royal Rumble fallout, averaged 2.817 million viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s 2.556 million viewership average.
  This week’s WWE Smackdown ranked #9 in viewership on cable for the night, behind Fixer Upper, Curse of Oak Island, The O’Reilly Factor, Tucker Carlson, The First 100 Days, Hannity,
  WWE Raw once again won the weekly brand split war, averaging 3.271 millio
  
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• How Was Viewership for the Post-Royal Rumble Edition of WWE Smackdown?, Which Show Won The Brand Split War This Week?

  01-02-2017 22:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown Live, featuring Royal Rumble fallout, averaged 2.817 million viewers. This week’s number is up from last week’s 2.556 million viewership average.
  This week’s WWE Smackdown ranked #9 in viewership on cable for the night, behind Fixer Upper, Curse of Oak Island, The O’Reilly Factor, Tucker Carlson, The First 100 Days, Hannity,
  WWE Raw once again won the weekly brand split war, averaging 3.271 millio
  
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• Results and takeaways from the 30th annual WWE Royal Rumble

  01-02-2017 21:43
  
  From top to bottom, the card for this year’s Royal Rumble looked to be one of the best ever. Most of the night lived up to the hype and 52,020 screaming fans inside the Alamodome agreed.
  The RAW Women’s Championship would open the show and I have to hand it to both ladies.  Bayley and Charlotte had a good match.  I loved the buildup itself and the match did a good job of telling the story.  Bayley, the lifelong fan, against Charlotte, the blue blood raised in the busin
  
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• Mick Foley Comments on Seth Rollins Injury, Smackdown Top 10 Video, Lucha Underground Return Date, More Names Added to WrestleCon

  01-02-2017 21:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Lucha Underground Return Date
  Lucha Underground will return to El Rey Network on May 31st to air the second half of the current, third season of the show.
  Read Also: Court Bauer Issues Statement Clarifying Lucha Underground’s Deal With Netflix
  More Names Added to WrestleCon
  Mascarita Dorada (El Torito), Stan Hansen, Ivelisse Velez, Brian Hebner, Molly Holy, Veda Scott and Kikutaro have all been added to WrestleCon taking place over Wrestlemania 33 weeken
  
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• Greco newcomer and Senior Nationals champion Kevin Radford continues his impressive run, advancing to Dave Schultz Memorial finals

  01-02-2017 21:23
  
  2017 U.S. Open champion Kevin Radford advanced to the finals at 85 kg/187.5 lbs. at the Dave Schultz Memorial International on Wednesday.
  
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• Vince Russo on AJ Styles vs John Cena at WWE Royal Rumble, How He Would Have Booked the Rumble Match Differently and What WWE Did Right

  01-02-2017 21:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On the recent edition of Vince Russo’s ‘The Brand,’ former WWE Head Creative Writer, Vince Russo, offered his thoughts on the WWE Royal Rumble and how he would have booked the Rumble match differently. To listen to the entire podcast click here. Below are a few of the highlights:
  On the AJ vs. John Cena World Title Match:
  I thought AJ and Cena had a great match. They are two real wrestlers. They are great wrestlers. People asked me if I cared that there was that many false
  
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• WWE Announces Brock Lesnar vs Kevin Owens Title Match Will Take Place for the First Time Ever

  01-02-2017 20:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced Brock Lesnar’s opponent for the company’s return to Madison Square Garden on March 13th.
  The event, which will be a Smackdown brand live event, but will feature Brock Lesnar vs Kevin Owens for the firs time ever in a WWE Universal Title match. Below is the rest of the currently advertised card:
  WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHJOHN CENA VS. BRAY WYATT
  SPECIAL ATTRACTION WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHBROCK LESNAR (WITH
  
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• Kelly Kelly Appears on a Soap Opera, “Total Bellas” Premiering on WWE Network Today (Videos), Alexa Bliss Models New Merch (Photo)

  01-02-2017 20:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Kelly Kelly Appears on a Soap Opera
  Former WWE star Kelly Kelly, real name Barbie Blank, appeared on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” this week, playing a waitress. You can check out her scene in the video below at the 31 minute mark:“Total Bellas” Premiering on WWE Network Today
  WWE has released the following clip to promote the premiere of “Total Bellas” on the WWE Network today:Alexa Bliss Models New Merch
  WWE Smackdown Wome
  
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• Updated NCAA award standings as of Feb. 1

  01-02-2017 20:50
  
  Penn State's Zain Retherford ranked No. 1 most dominant in Division I, followed by teammate Bo Nickal. 
  
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• Rollins Hurt? I Guess It’s Time To Play The Game …

  01-02-2017 20:30
  
  IT’S TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!  Of course, by “game” I’m referring to the game in which we, as a wrestling community, freak out and try to figure out what Triple H’s WrestleMania involvement will be given the breaking news that Seth Rollins may in fact be seriously injured and miss WrestleMania for the 2nd straight year.  Now of course, this could all be a work to help bridge the gap between now and WrestleMania, but when has that ever stopped the internet fr
  
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• The first formal family dinner at Nikki and John’s house turns tense on Total Bellas

  01-02-2017 20:16
  
  The first formal family dinner at Nikki and John’s house turns tense on Total BellasThe post The first formal family dinner at Nikki and John’s house turns tense on Total Bellas appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Jan. 31, 2017

  01-02-2017 20:15
  
  Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Jan. 31, 2017The post Top 10 SmackDown LIVE moments: WWE Top 10, Jan. 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Seth Rollins leaves Raw on crutches: Exclusive, Feb. 1, 2017

  01-02-2017 20:15
  
  Seth Rollins leaves Raw on crutches: Exclusive, Feb. 1, 2017The post Seth Rollins leaves Raw on crutches: Exclusive, Feb. 1, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena Comments on “Resistance”, Smackdown Social Media Score, EVOLVE Title Matches Signed, Chris Hero’s Exit, Drew Galloway Returning

  01-02-2017 20:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Smackdown Social Score
  According to Nielsen’s social media TV ratings, this week’s WWE Smackdown ranked #1 among series & specials for the night. Smackdown had 66,000 interactions on Twitter with 16,000 unique authors, down from last week’s 68,000 interactions and 16,000 authors.
  Smackdown also had 107,000 Facebook interactions with 69,000 unique authors last night, down from last week’s 108,000 interactions and 69,000 authors.
  John Cena Comments on “Resistance
  
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• Jack Gallagher & Cedric Alexander vs. Neville & Noam Dar: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017

  01-02-2017 20:14
  
  Jack Gallagher & Cedric Alexander vs. Neville & Noam Dar: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017The post Jack Gallagher & Cedric Alexander vs. Neville & Noam Dar: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Naomi is excited to learn she will challenge Alexa Bliss: WWE Talking Smack, Jan. 31, 2017

  01-02-2017 20:13
  
  Naomi is excited to learn she will challenge Alexa Bliss: WWE Talking Smack, Jan. 31, 2017The post Naomi is excited to learn she will challenge Alexa Bliss: WWE Talking Smack, Jan. 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Stunning slow-motion footage on John Cena & Luke Harper vs. Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton: Jan. 31, 2017

  01-02-2017 20:12
  
  Stunning slow-motion footage on John Cena & Luke Harper vs. Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton: Jan. 31, 2017The post Stunning slow-motion footage on John Cena & Luke Harper vs. Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton: Jan. 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Akira Tozawa vs. Aaron Solo: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017

  01-02-2017 20:12
  
  Akira Tozawa vs. Aaron Solo: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017The post Akira Tozawa vs. Aaron Solo: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Ascension plans on bringing the turmoil: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Jan. 31, 2016

  01-02-2017 20:11
  
  The Ascension plans on bringing the turmoil: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Jan. 31, 2016The post The Ascension plans on bringing the turmoil: SmackDown LIVE Fallout, Jan. 31, 2016 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Lince Dorado vs. Tony Nese: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017

  01-02-2017 20:10
  
  Lince Dorado vs. Tony Nese: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017The post Lince Dorado vs. Tony Nese: WWE 205 Live, Jan. 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• What Does WrestleMania 33 Look Like After the Royal Rumble?

  01-02-2017 19:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  It was a strange old night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday. The 2017 edition of WWE’s Royal Rumble came to town, and while we got some truly amazing moments, there was also an overwhelming sense of “what could have been” at the end of the night.
  In the main event, it was Randy Orton who emerged the winner of the 30-man Royal Rumble match, which also featured the likes of Brock Lesnar, Goldberg and the Undertaker. The Apex Predator eliminated Roman Reigns to be
  
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• The Rock in New Ford Commercial (Video), Corey Graves Praises WWE Crews, Amanda Nunes Apologizes to Ronda Rousey, Brie Bella Hiking Video

  01-02-2017 19:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Corey Graves Praises WWE Crews
  As WWE wraps up its Royal Rumble week, Corey Graves offered the following praise for the WWE crews:Just wanna send a shout out to our amazing @WWE crew BEHIND the cameras, who worked harder than anybody this week! #respect #homestretch
  — Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) February 1, 2017Brie Bella Hiking Video
  Brie Bella has posted a new video featuring her hiking at 27 weeks pregnant:
  Amanda Nunes Apol
  
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• More Humorous Fan Reactions to Roman Reigns in the Rumble (Videos), What Happened After Smackdown?, Tyler Bate on NXT Tonight

  01-02-2017 19:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tyler Bate on NXT Tonight
  As noted, tonight’s edition of WWE NXT will feature Takeover San Antonio fallout, as well as the following matches:
  -Ember Moon vs. Aliyah-WWE UK Champion Tyler Bate vs. Oney Lorcan-No Way Jose vs. Elias Samson
  What Happened After Smackdown?
  After WWE 205 Live went off the air last night, Dean Ambrose defeated The Miz to retain the IC Title.
  More Humorous Fan Reactions to Roman Reigns in the Rumble
  As noted, Twitter use
  
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• Samoa Joe Continues to Taunt WWE Fans and Seth Rollins Following Rollins Injury, Seth Posts Photo from the Doctor

  01-02-2017 18:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, the injury Seth Rollins sustained on WWE Raw this week is reportedly legitimate, and not part of a story line. Rollins is currently being evaluated at a Birmingham medical facility, and posted the following doctor photo:Wish I could say it was just a bad dream. pic.twitter.com/mr5vu1MEVp
  — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) February 1, 2017
  Samoa Joe continues to taunt WWE fans and Seth Rollins following the injury:When your @’s be like. pic.twitter.c
  
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• Court Bauer Issues Statement Clarifying Lucha Underground’s Deal With Netflix; Talks Future Of Series On Netflix

  01-02-2017 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  I spoke with Court Bauer just now and he further commented on what he said on MLW Radio yesterday in regards to Lucha Underground beginning to feature previous seasons on Netflix later this month. Bauer had the following to say:
  The Netflix deal is an extension of Lucha Underground’s broadcasting distribution model. Netflix will air Season One and Two with an opportunity to air future seasons thereafter on Netflix that have already aired on El Rey. Lucha Underground&nb
  
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• Court Bauer Clarifies Lucha Underground’s Deal With Netflix; Update On Future Of Series On Netflix

  01-02-2017 18:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  I spoke with Court Bauer just now and he further commented on what he said on MLW Radio yesterday in regards to Lucha Underground beginning to feature previous seasons on Netflix later this month:
  The Netflix deal is an extension of Lucha Underground’s broadcasting distribution model. Netflix will air Season One and Two with an opportunity to air future seasons thereafter on Netflix that have already aired on El Rey. Lucha Underground is not moving their programmi
  
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• Chris Jericho: The Real Life Babyface

  01-02-2017 17:59
  
   
  Chris Jericho has made a career out of being the heel – and he is damn good at it. The brash, cocky Canadian has been putting on great matches for over 26 years; all the while reinventing himself, putting over new young talent and putting on match of the night worthy performances anytime he steps inside the squared circle – a tremendous feet at 46-years-old. Inside the ring he may call you “Junior” or a “Stupid Idiot,” but outside the ring he’s c
  
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• Update On Legitimacy Of Seth Rollins’ Injury And If It Is Storyline Related

  01-02-2017 17:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  PWInsider.com is reporting that Seth Rollins is currently down in Birmingham, Alabama being examined, so the injury is legitimate.  The severity of it cannot be confirmed at this time.
  Related: WWE Reporting Seth Rollins Injured on Raw This Week
  ProWrestlingSheet.com is reporting that they have also confirmed the injury’s legitimacy from multiple sources. They also add:
  We’re told producers behind the scenes are already working on other possible scenarios for Hunter a
  
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• Samoa Joe Comments On Seth Rollins Re-Injuring His Right Knee

  01-02-2017 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  Newly debuted WWE RAW Superstar Samoa Joe has posted the following to Twitter commenting on Seth Rollins re-injuring his right knee at the end of RAW this past Monday night:
  .@TripleH I believe I have delivered as requested. https://t.co/x55KoxGEu5
  — The Destroyer (@SamoaJoe) February 1, 2017
  Related: WWE Reporting Seth Rollins Injured on Raw This Week
  We will have more on Seth Rollins’ injury as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to Wr
  
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• Penn State maintains No. 1 spot in front of Oklahoma State in Trackwrestling rankings

  01-02-2017 16:36
  
  Rookies Nick Suriano and Zahid Valencia claim the No. 2 spots at their weights. 
  
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• Breaking News: WWE Reporting Seth Rollins Injured on Raw This Week

  01-02-2017 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: GackHollywood.com
  WWE has released the following video showing Seth Rollins leaving Monday Night RAW this past week on crutches:
  Related: Backstage News On Plans For Seth Rollins & Triple H At The Royal Rumble PPV
  WWE.com is reporting that Rollins had his right knee re-injured on Monday night at the hands of the debuting Samoa Joe. They have provided fans with the following information regarding the injury:
  Seth Rollins’ right knee was re-inj
  
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• Breaking News: Seth Rollins Injured on WWE Raw This Week

  01-02-2017 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  BREAKING: @WWERollins‘ right knee was re-injured at the hands of @SamoaJoe this past Monday night on #RAW! More: https://t.co/8aYrlzUHSP pic.twitter.com/VYxpVBoj3J
  — WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2017
  WWE has released the above video via their official Twitter feed announcing that Seth Rollins right knee was re-injured on Monday night at the hands of the debuting Samoa Joe.
  Related: Backstage News On Plans For Seth Rollins & Triple H At The Royal Rumble PPV
  The link in the ab
  
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• Fallout From Takeover San Antonio Tonight On NXT (Video), WWE Applies For New Gaming & Mobile Trademarks

  01-02-2017 16:32 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Fallout From Takeover San Antonio Tonight On NXT
  WWE has released the following video promoting the fallout from Takeover: San Antonio on tonight’s episode of NXT:WWE Applies For New Gaming & Mobile Trademarks
  According to PWInsider.com WWE has recently applied for the trademarks to “WWE Tap Mania” and “Tap Mania” for gaming and mobile use.
  They also note that WWE currently has a job posting for a Global Mobility Manager who will:
  Work with and support the Lega
  
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• Ricochet Confirms His Lucha Underground Contract Status, Reveals if WWE Has Contacted Him, Talks How to Improve 205 Live and More

  01-02-2017 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org / Tabercil
  Top Lucha Underground talent Ricochet, aka Prince Puma, appeared at the La Triple W (White Wolf Wrestling) event in Madrid, Spain and defeated A-Kid in a singles match.
  Following the event, Ricochet spoke with Alejandro Gimenez for SoloWrestling.com and revealed his contract with Lucha Underground has expired. Ricochet noted he is open to anything, and he knows where he wants go, and that he has some things to “check off the checklist.” Ric
  
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• WWE Teasing Bobby Roode To “Remake NXT In His Image”, Alexa Bliss & Naomi Exchange Tweets

  01-02-2017 16:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Teasing Bobby Roode To “Remake NXT In His Image”
  WWE.com has posted it’s official NXT preview for tonight’s episode and have the following to say in regards to the first episode of NXT with Bobby Roode as champion:
  At NXT TakeOver: San Antonio, Bobby Roode shocked the world when he defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to capture the NXT Championship, kicking off perhaps the most glorious era in NXT history.
  Now that Roode has made good on
  
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• Mick Foley Provides Update On His Hip Surgery, Corey Graves Talks Transition From Wrestling To Broadcasting

  01-02-2017 15:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mick Foley Provides Update On His Hip Surgery
  WWE Hall of Famer and RAW GM Mick Foley has posted the following to Facebook noting that he is now cleared to get hip surgery:Corey Graves Talks Transition From Ring To Broadcasting
  WWE RAW commentator Corey Graves was recently interviewed by Philly.com and during the interview he had the following to say in regards to his transition from the ring to the broadcasting booth due to injuries:
  “I understood
  
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• Lucha Underground To Start Streaming On Netflix In North America Later This Month

  01-02-2017 15:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Lucha Underground Coming To Netflix This Month
  Court Bauer recently announced on MLW Radio that Lucha Underground will be available for streaming in North America starting on February 15th. This will allow the show to be viewed by a much larger North American audience since it’s debut on El Rey.
  The series has 39 episodes for Season One 26 episodes for Season Two.
  Related: Lucha Underground Possibly Leaving El Rey?
  PWInsider.com notes the following about the move:
  The move follows a lot o
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: WWE Smackdown Live “What Should Dolph Do?”

  01-02-2017 15:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  John Cena and Luke Harper vs. The Wyatt Family
  (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage)
  To kick off Smackdown Live, John Cena would find an unlikely ally in Luke Harper to set up a tag team match against Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt. As Harper was able to hit a few big boots, he would then set his sights on Bray Wyatt. Harper would try to hit Sister Abigail, but Bray was able to reverse it and hit it on him. This allowed John Cena to focus on him, but Randy Orton would hit an RKO on the champion to pi
  
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• Randy Orton Says Fans Want to See Him vs John Cena Whether They Know it Or Not, Slow Motion Video of Cena and Harper vs Wyatt and Orton

  01-02-2017 06:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton Says Fans Want to See Him vs John Cena Whether They Know it Or Not
  WWE Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton appeared on WWE Talking Smack tonight, and during the appearance Orton, Renee Young and Daniel Bryan discussed the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber match. Orton said of everyone in the match he knows John Cena the best, and that “whether the [WWE] fans know it or not, they want to see that again,” referring to a possible Orton vs Ce
  
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• 1/31 Edition of Smackdown Rebellion feat. Bin Hamin: Naomi Continues to Impress, Why do fans settle?, And Much More

  01-02-2017 06:15 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 Impact Rebellion’s Bin Hamin, and talk about Naomi’s improvements, why fans settle, and much more.
  Please support Rip Rogers as well. You can either donate to:
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• WWE Talking Smack Recap (1/31): Bryan Returns, Randy Orton Talks Winning the Rumble, Facing Cena, American Alpha & Naomi Appear

  01-02-2017 05:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
  On this week’s episode of Talking Smack, Daniel Bryan is back with Renee Young. Daniel Bryan said that the man was suppressing his opinions but the people started a revolution and now he is back.
  Renee Young gives a brief recap of Royal Rumble. Smackdown had two winners on the show, John Cena and Randy Orton. Daniel Bryan says that John Cena has been the guy in WWE longer than anyone else in WWE history.As General Manager of Smackdown, Daniel Bryan is proud of Smackdown Live’s super
  
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• Tag Team Turmoil Match and Another Title Match Added to WWE Elimination Chamber, Updated Card

  01-02-2017 05:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Following tonight’s editions of WWE Smackdown Live and Talking Smack, below is the updated card for the Smackdown exclusive WWE Elimination Chamber PPV taking place on February 12th in Phoenix, AZ:
  Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Title:-The Miz vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Baron Corbin vs. John Cena
  Tag Team Turmoil Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles:-The Ascension vs. Heath Slater & Rhyno vs. The Vaudevillains vs. Breezang
  
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• More Details on Rich Swann’s Injury (Videos), WWE Tag Team Bets on Super Bowl 51, Update on “WWE Champions” Mobile Game

  01-02-2017 05:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Update on “WWE Champions” Mobile Game
  It was announced on WWE Smackdown tonight that over 4 million matches have been played in the new “WWE Champions” mobile game currently available in the Apple App store and Google Play. You can check out the official game trailer above.
  WWE Tag Team Bets on Super Bowl 51
  New Day members Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are betting on this year’s Super Bowl, with Kofi taking the Patriots and Woods taking the Falcons. The loser of
  
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• American Alpha’s Open Challenge, Women’s Tag Highlights (Videos), Mickie James Note, Who Won This Week’s Brand Split War?

  01-02-2017 05:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mickie James
  According to wrestling statistician Darren Bongiovanni, tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live marked Mickie James’ first match on WWE Smackdown Live in more than nearly seven years.
  Mickie last competed on the April 23rd, 2000 episode of Smackdown, when she teamed with Beth Phoenix in a losing effort to Michelle McCool and Layla (aka ‘Lay-Cool’). She teamed with WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss, losing
  
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• Akira Tozawa Makes His 205 Live Debut, John Cena Returns To Smackdown As A 16 Time Champion, Did You Enjoy This Week’s Show?

  01-02-2017 04:29 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Tozawa Debuts
  Dragon Gate star and WWE Cruiserweight Classic competitor Akira Tozawa made his debut on 205 Live tonight. Tozawa competed against Aaron Solow and defeated him with his trademark bridging German suplex.
  The "Stamina Monster" @TozawaAkira is DEFINITELY putting the Cruiserweight Division ON NOTICE in his @WWE205Live debut! #205Live pic.twitter.com/rKY5cpYBEE
  — WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2017
  Over in a SNAP!!@TozawaAkira is victorious in his #205Live debut!! @Aaronsolow pic.twitter
  
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• New Women’s Match Announced For WWE Elimination Chamber, Big Main Event Announced For Next Week’s Smackdown

  01-02-2017 04:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Elimination Chamber
  Daniel Bryan confirmed Nikki Bella versus Natalya will take place at the Smackdown exclusive WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in two weeks.
  After seeing a recap of their merchandise stand fight, Natalya entered Daniel Bryan’s office flanked by some security guards. Nikki Bella joined them and they started to argue, and Bryan screamed in frustration before explaining he called them in to announce the match.
  The Elimination Ch
  
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• Wrestlezone Year-End Awards: Match of the Year 2016

  01-02-2017 04:00 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 Match of the Year 2016:
  Winner: Kenny Omega vs. Tetsu
  
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• Becky Lynch & Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss & Mickie James: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 31, 2017

  01-02-2017 03:55
  
  Becky Lynch & Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss & Mickie James: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 31, 2017The post Becky Lynch & Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss & Mickie James: SmackDown LIVE, Jan. 31, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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