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• Cathy Kelley Looks at Samoa Joe’s Response to Seth Rollins’ Injury, Xavier Woods Games at PAX (Videos), Big E on Ellsworth, Cass & Carmella

  02-02-2017 22:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big E on Ellsworth, Cass & Carmella
  Big E Tweeted the following in response to the current story line relationship between Carmella and James Ellsworth. Carmella is the real life girlfriend of WWE Raw star Big Cass:How I imagine @BigCassWWE e’rytime Ellsworth is in proximity of his lady: pic.twitter.com/7dURWQad6e
  — ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) February 1, 2017Cathy Kelley on Samoa Joe’s Response to Seth Rollins’ Injury
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• 2/2 Edition of NXT Rebellion: Takeover & Rumble Fallout, Can Asuka Be Beat?, Roode Era Begins, Tyler Bate Makes NXT Debut, More

  02-02-2017 22:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WrestleZone Radio presents another brand new episode of NXT Rebellion!
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  Host Jamie Campbell is joined by Adult Swim personality Vinny Bucci for this episode of NXT Rebellion.
  They discuss the latest episode of NXT, the fallout from Takeover: San Antonio and the Royal Rumble, and more, including:
  Will Asuka leave NXT undefeated when she gets called to the main roster?
  What main roster members should Tye Dillinger feud with?
  Who will replace
  
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• Isenberg Reacts: The Evolution of Corey Graves

  02-02-2017 22:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  It was announced at NXT Takeover: San Antonio that NXT’s born and bred Corey Graves will be moving on from the brand that he made so exciting and memorable over the years. We have the pleasure to see Corey Graves each week on WWE RAW, 205 Live and Pay-Per-Views and I can say that I am a huge fan of his work. It did not start just a few months or years ago, but actually in 2010. I was able to develop a short, yet memorable friendship with him when h
  
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• Jason Chamberlain advances to finals at Dave Schultz Memorial at 70 kg

  02-02-2017 22:09
  
  Jason Chamberlain will wrestle Jordan Oliver in the finals. 
  
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• Watch John Cena’s Super Bowl Commercial (Video), Kevin Nash Undergoing 31st Surgery, News on Who Might Induct Kurt Angle into HOF

  02-02-2017 22:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  News on Who Might Induct Kurt Angle into HOF
  According to F4WOnline.com, when the announcement was first made that Kurt Angle would be headlining the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame class, Angle revealed he would like Steve Austin to induct him. Angle has since said that he would like either Austin, John Cena or The Undertaker to induct him.
  Watch John Cena’s Super Bowl Commercial
  As noted, a new Wonderful Pistachios commercial, featuring John Cena as the voice
  
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• AJ Lee Reveals She Was Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder When She Was Younger

  02-02-2017 21:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star AJ Lee posted a new blog on her official website revealing she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder when she was younger. You can read the entire blog at this link, and below is an excerpt. As a reminder, Lee’s first book, “Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules,” will be released on April 4th.
  When I harnessed its seemingly uncontrollable might, I realized Bipolar disorde
  
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• Why NXT’s New Recruits Represent the Changing Face of Women’s Wrestling (Video), WWE Declares Quarterly Dividend, Fastlane Theme

  02-02-2017 21:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Fastlane Theme
  WWE will once again be using “Watch This” by Will Roush as the official theme song for WWE Fastlane this year. The song, which was used for last year’s event, is currently available on iTunes and Spotify.
  WWE Declares Quarterly Dividend
  WWE issued the following today:
  WWE® Declares Quarterly Dividend
  STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Board of Directors today declared the Company’s regular quarterly dividend o
  
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• WWE Contacting Former Talents For WrestleMania 33, John Cena Praises Big Show, More

  02-02-2017 20:55
  
  – No word yet on what WWE is planning but The Wrestling Observer noted that the company has been contacting a lot of former female talents from the past to tell them that they’re wanted for WrestleMania 33.As noted, RAW Women’s Champion Charlotte vs. Nia Jax vs. Bayley vs. Sasha Banks is the plan for one of the WrestleMania women’s matches.– TMZ Sports caught up with John Cena and asks him about Shaquille O’Neal vs. Big Show at WrestleMania 33.
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• Backstage News On Undertaker Vs. Reigns At WrestleMania 33, Update On Taker’s Health

  02-02-2017 20:04
  
  – As noted earlier this week, Roman Reigns vs. The Undertaker is the current plan on tap for one of the WrestleMania 33 main events.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Vince McMahon has reportedly wanted this match to go down for some time and WrestleMania 33 may be the last big chance due to The Undertaker’s health. Reigns eliminated The Undertaker in last Sunday’s Royal Rumble match to set up their WrestleMania story-line beef. It was also noted that the WWE will
  
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• Backstage Rumor On Possible WrestleMania 33 Tag Team Match For John Cena, More

  02-02-2017 19:58
  
  – As noted, Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio mentioned that plans for current WWE Champion John Cena at WrestleMania 33 were said to be “not necessarily good news.”
  Speculation of WWE doing Cena and Nikki Bella vs. The Miz and Maryse at WrestleMania in Orlando was acknowledged by Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live today, noting that “the rumor mill has cranked up in the last 48 hours.”
  John Cena is expected to lose the WWE title at Elimination Chamber
  
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• Mixed Tag At Mania? It’s Gotta Be A Rib!

  02-02-2017 19:55
  
  You know something, as if the number 30 entrant of the Royal Rumble and Seth Rollins getting re-injured wasn’t enough, they then go and do this to us!  Here I am thinking that it was going to be a normal Thursday when all of sudden I’m reading rumors about a mixed tag match at WrestleMania featuring The Miz and Maryse vs. newly crowned 16x WWE Champion, John Cena and his girlfriend, Nikki Bella.   If Stone Cold Steve Austin was announcing this match I imagine it w
  
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• AJ Lee Says She Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder When She Was Younger

  02-02-2017 19:55
  
  – Former WWE star AJ Lee took to her official website today and revealed that she was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder at an early age.
  Here’s a highlight she wrote on her blog:
  When I harnessed its seemingly uncontrollable might, I realized Bipolar disorder’s powers could be used for good. My diagnosis didn’t have to be an affliction. It could simply be the gift of extraordinary emotions. When a loved one hurt, I could feel their pain with every inch of my skin through m
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Almost Loses Eye (Photo), Triple H-Bobby Roode Backstage Photo, WWE Power Rankings

  02-02-2017 19:54
  
  – Seen below, Goldberg’s return sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe, but how far did it catapult him up WWE’s new-look Power Rankings as WrestleMania approaches?– Triple H tweeted the following post-show photo with new NXT Champion Bobby Roode. As noted, Roode’s “glorious celebration” will air on next Wednesday’s episode.Finished the first @WWENXT tapings of the @REALBobbyRoode era. The road to #NXTTakeOver: Orlando begins… #WeAreNXT pi
  
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• Goldberg plows his way up WWE Power Rankings: Feb. 2, 2017

  02-02-2017 19:54
  
  Goldberg plows his way up WWE Power Rankings: Feb. 2, 2017The post Goldberg plows his way up WWE Power Rankings: Feb. 2, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Backstage Update On Finn Balor’s WWE Status

  02-02-2017 19:54
  
  – As noted, Finn Balor was recently evaluated by doctors and was not cleared to return to the ring, he remains out of action with a torn labrum since SummerSlam 2016.
  There was on-going speculation that Finn could return as a surprise Royal Rumble entrant last weekend.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it’s now possible Balor was never even considered the Rumble, his return has always been scheduled for late February or early March. Balor said on The Sam Roberts Podcast
  
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• World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber Match: No Way Out 2009

  02-02-2017 19:53
  
  World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber Match: No Way Out 2009The post World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber Match: No Way Out 2009 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena’s Super Bowl Commercial, R-Truth Dropping New Single, Kindness With “The Rock”

  02-02-2017 19:53
  
  –As noted, WWE Superstar John Cena has been voicing a computer-generated character named Ernie the Elephant for Wonderful Pistachios.
  Seen below, the commercial featuring Cena voicing Ernie will air during the 1st quarter of the Super Bowl and will feature Ernie attempting to get in shape at the gym with Wonderful Pistachios.– Seen below, R-Truth has a new “Back Against The Wall” single coming out featuring rapper Laroo RTK on February 24th, check out the following snippe
  
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• How is Tyler Bate feeling after his NXT debut: NXT Exclusive, Feb. 1, 2017

  02-02-2017 19:53
  
  How is Tyler Bate feeling after his NXT debut: NXT Exclusive, Feb. 1, 2017The post How is Tyler Bate feeling after his NXT debut: NXT Exclusive, Feb. 1, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• No Way Jose vs. Elias Samson: WWE NXT, Feb. 1, 2017

  02-02-2017 19:52
  
  No Way Jose vs. Elias Samson: WWE NXT, Feb. 1, 2017The post No Way Jose vs. Elias Samson: WWE NXT, Feb. 1, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Corey Graves says farewell to NXT: WWE NXT, Feb. 1, 2017

  02-02-2017 19:52
  
  Corey Graves says farewell to NXT: WWE NXT, Feb. 1, 2017The post Corey Graves says farewell to NXT: WWE NXT, Feb. 1, 2017 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• The Hardys Heading to Orlando for WrestleMania Weekend, John Cena Talks Big Show vs Shaq, Praises Show, Rock’s New Project (Videos)

  02-02-2017 19:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
  John Cena Talks Big Show vs Shaq
  As seen in the video above, TMZ Sports recently caught up with John Cena, and Cena was asked about the upcoming Big Show vs Shaquille O’Neal match at WrestleMania 33. Cena says Show is taking the match very seriously, and has gotten himself into the best shape of his life. Cena added he thinks Show has something to prove following the “Please Retire” chants directed at Show within the past few years.
  The Hardys Heading to Orlando for WrestleMani
  
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• Watch The Top Trending WWE Videos of 2016; Lesnar vs Goldberg, Charlotte Disowns Ric, Styles Beats Cena, WWE Legends Reunite & More

  02-02-2017 19:39 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A lot has happened in the past year in the world of WWE. Some big stars made a comeback, others retired, and we got to witness a whole new revolution within the ring thanks to the 2016 draft and division to Raw and Smackdown. We’ve seen some amazing matches, unexpected twists and a whole lot of drama. The female segment of the sport got a lot stronger, the NXT promotion gave us some new stars for the main roster, and got new ones to fill their places. Goldberg, Shan
  
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• Roddy Piper’s Kids on Why WWE Never Gave Piper a World Title Run, Piper’s Ability to Draw Heat Compared to Today’s Top Heels and More

  02-02-2017 18:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  All Wrestling recently did an in-depth interview with Rowdy Roddy Pipers children, Colt and Ariel. The interview was conducted in conjunction with the release of the book “Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story”. Here are some highlights.
  Q: Colt, what was your pro wrestling training with your father like?
  A: It was brutal and it started out when I was very young. I can remember times when I was only 8 or 9 where he would put me i
  
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• WWE Reportedly Contacting Former Names for WrestleMania 33, More Details on WWE UK Matches on NXT, DeMott Comments on Mojo

  02-02-2017 18:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Reportedly Contacting Former Names for WrestleMania 33
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE has been contacting former female talents for some type of an appearance at WrestleMania 33. As of now, Sasha Banks vs Bayley and Charlotte vs Nia Jax for the Raw Women’s Title are planned for WrestleMania 33.
  More Details on WWE UK Matches on NXT
  As noted, Tyler Bate will return to WWE NXT for a UK Title defense against Trent Seven. The bout will air on February 15th. It appears
  
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• Date Revealed for DIY’s WWE NXT Tag Team Title Rematch, New Episode of “Bella Family Origins”, Movie Star Wants Rousey Back in UFC

  02-02-2017 18:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Date Revealed for DIY’s WWE NXT Tag Title Rematch
  Following last night’s WWE NXT TV tapings, DIY, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, will get their NXT Tag Team Title rematch against The Authors of Pain on the March 1st episode of NXT.
  Movie Star Wants Rousey Back in UFC
  Movie star Ice Cube recently appeared on “UFC Tonight” to promote his new movie “Fist Fight”, and during the appearance Cube said he wants to see Ronda Rousey return to the Octagon, despite r
  
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• Kevin Owens on How ROH Prepared Him for WWE, Learning English From Jim Ross, Why Nigel McGuinness Hasn’t Returned to the Ring

  02-02-2017 18:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Universal Champion, Kevin Owens was a recent guest on Chris Jericho’s Podcast, ‘Talking Jericho.’ You can listen to the entire interview at this link. Below are some of the highlights:
  On How Ring of Honor Prepared Him For His WWE Career:
  We obviously have NXT, that provides people for the main roster, and it seems like we have Ring of Honor that prepares people for NXT. When I was a kid growing up wanting to be a wrestler, I didn’t
  
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• Bob Backlund on Darren Young’s Potential in WWE, His Mission to Work with President Donald Trump, Kurt Angle in the WWE HOF and More

  02-02-2017 17:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund recently appeared on Ring Rust Radio, which you can listen to in full below or at this link. The following are some interview highlights:
  Ring Rust Radio: Obviously Darren Young getting injured throws a wrench into things for you guys right now unfortunately, but having worked with him for several months, what are your feelings about him as a performer and what type of potential do you think he has in WWE?
  Bob Backlund: He’s got pot
  
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• Update on Tajiri’s Return From Injury, Former TNA Knockout and More at WWE Tryout This Week, Jim Ross Autobiography Release Date

  02-02-2017 17:40 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWInsider.com
  Update on Tajiri’s Return From Injury
  Injured WWE 205 Live star Tajiri is expected to be returning to the ring within the next two weeks.
  Former TNA Knockout and More at WWE Tryout This Week
  A number of independent female talents were at the NXT TV tapings last night as WWE held an all-female tryout. Amongst the names trying out were former TNA star Lei’d Tapa and MCW regular Renee Michelle.
  Jim Ross Autobiography Release Date
  WWE Hall of F
  
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• If Seth Can’t Go, WWE Should Make WrestleMania Glorious

  02-02-2017 17:39
  
  We know that WWE Creative have recently held a meeting to discuss options in the event Seth Rollins can’t go at WrestleMania to face HHH.
  Well this fan has his own idea of how we can save a terrible situation.  Seth may not make it to his second consecutive Mania and that is a fact not lost on anyone in the WWE Universe.  Out of tragedy should come triumph.  We always hear about how sometimes a man just has to step up.  In this case, I have that man.
  WrestleMania would
  
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• Randy Orton Appearing on TV Tonight, XFL Special Airing on ESPN, Watch the No Way Out 2009 Elimination Chamber Match (Video)

  02-02-2017 17:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Randy Orton Appearing on TV Tonight, XFL Special Airing on ESPN
  WWE Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton will be appearing on ESPN’s “Off the Top Rope” segment hosted by Jonathan Coachman tonight at 9pm EST.
  In related news, ESPN will also be airing its “30 for 30” special on the XFL tonight.
  Watch the No Way Out 2009 Elimination Chamber Match
  World Heavyweight Champion John Cena defends his title against Edge, Rey Mysterio, Chris J
  
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• “Open Fight Night” Returns on TNA Impact Wrestling Tonight, Opening Segment Revealed, Briefcase Winners to Choose Their Matches

  02-02-2017 17:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Open Fight Night returns on TNA Impact Wrestling tonight, with the Race for the Case briefcase winners choosing their matches. The show will also feature the following:
  -Fallout from Race For The Case with The DCC, Jeff Hardy, Trevor Lee and Eli Drake winning briefcases
  -Jeff Hardy will kick off the show with his case
  -Sienna vs. Brooke TessmacherWhat will happen tonight? It’s the return of #OpenFightNight to #IMPACTonPOP and it all gets started at 8P EST. Don’t miss it! pic.twitter
  
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• Backstage Update on Finn Balor’s Injury Status and WWE Return, Balor Reveals He Suffered 5 Injuries at WWE SummerSlam

  02-02-2017 17:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, injured WWE star Finn Balor was evaluated by doctors this week and was not cleared to return to the ring.
  With regards to Royal Rumble match rumors, it’s likely Balor was never even considered as a surprise match entrant, as his target return date has always been late February or early March of 2017.
  Read Also: Finn Balor Sends Seth Rollins A Get Well Card
  Back in December, Balor told Sam Roberts that he
  
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• Grand Benefit Of Randy Orton Winning Rumble, Samoa Joe Debut Should Silence Critics, Former Ref Talks Working Undertaker Matches

  02-02-2017 17:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Podcast Network
  My weekly audio podcast is every Wednesday, Wrestling Reality presented by Ticket King. You can get 15% off any WWE ticket purchase or 10% off other event tickets via TicketKing.net using the code LABARFAN.The hour long podcast touched on a range of issues and even had me recording live as the Seth Rollins news broke. Here’s some highlights:
  Transcription courtesy of @PeterBahi
  On Randy Orton winning the Rumble:Randy Orton is the winner of your 20
  
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• Eric Bischoff Explains Why Fans Are Unhappy That This Year’s Royal Rumble Didn’t Have Enough Surprises

  02-02-2017 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The latest episode of former WCW President Eric Bischoff’s podcast Bischoff on Wrestling was released last night and features former WCW & WWE Superstar Lex Luger as his guest.You can find some of Eric’s comments transcribed below.
  Subscribe to Bischoff on Wrestling on iTunes
  On fans that are upset that this year’s Royal Rumble match did not have enough surprises:
  EB: Every PPV has it’s own unique characteristics. Especially the ones that
  
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• Goldberg Plows Up The WWE Power Rankings (Video), Apter Releasing Full 2003 Samoa Joe Interview Tomorrow

  02-02-2017 16:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Goldberg Plows His Way Up The WWE Power Rankings
  WWE has released the following video taking a look at Goldberg plowing ahead the rest of the WWE roster in this week’s WWE Power Rankings:Apter Releasing Full 2003 Samoa Joe Interview Tomorrow
  Legendary pro wrestling journalist and 1Wrestling.com Editor-in-Chief Bill Apter has posted the following on his personal Twitter account. In the post he reveals that he will be releasing his recently uncovered, in-depth
  
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• NJPW English Website Redesigned And Now Live, Dewey Foley, “When The Sock Supply Runs Low…” (Photo)

  02-02-2017 16:36 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Credit: NJPW/TV Asahi
  NJPW New English Website Redesigned And Now Live
  Ahead of Wrestle Kingdom 11 NJPW launched their official website in English as the company seeks to bring in a larger audience.
  Yesterday the website was redesigned to feature easier navigation for fans looking for news, upcoming events, results and more.
  You can check out the newly redesigned website by clicking HERE
  Related: Kenny Omega Announces He Will Return To New Japan Pro Wrestling
  Dewey Foley, &ld
  
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• Lex Luger Special Airing This Friday In Buffalo (Video), The Wild Samoans’ Afa Interview Airing Tomorrow

  02-02-2017 16:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Join me Friday at 6 p.m. On @WGRZ as I profile Buffalo’s own WCW World Wrestling Champion @GenuineLexLuger pic.twitter.com/QfDBchQb5M
  — Scott Levin (@ScottLevinWGRZ) February 2, 2017
  Lex Luger Special Airing This Friday In Buffalo
  Scott Levin of WGRZ in Buffalo, NY has posted the above video to his personal Twitter page announcing that he will be airing a special called “The Reign, Ruin & Redemption of Lex Luger” this Friday at 6 pm EST.
  Related: Lex Luger Talks
  
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• Ricochet Reveals Which WWE Title He Wants to Win, If He’s Ready to Go to WWE, Talks Critics of His Style & Calls Jim Cornette a “Bitter Old Man”

  02-02-2017 07:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Ricochet, AKA Prince Puma, joins Sean Waltman on “X-Pac 12360” this week. You can stream the show in the video player below, or download the podcast version on iTunes. Below are some interview highlights:
  How does Ricochet feel about criticism of his wrestling style?:
  I don’t personally care. I think a lot of that stuff stems from that match I had with [Will] Ospreay
  
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• News on Creative Plans for Roman Reigns vs The Undertaker at WrestleMania 33, Undertaker’s Current Health and Reigns’ Future

  02-02-2017 07:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Roman Reigns vs The Undertaker is expected to be one of the main events at WrestleMania 33, and the seeds for the match were planted at Royal Rumble. Reigns eliminated Undertaker in the Rumble match, but beyond that, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting the idea of Undertaker “passing the torch to Reigns” at WrestleMania has been discussed.
  Despite the fact that Reigns will likely be booed out of the building the night of WrestleMani
  
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• Triple H Comments On The ‘Glorious’ Road To Takeover: Orlando, Finn Balor Sends Rollins A Get Well Card

  02-02-2017 05:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  NXT
  After tonight’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, Triple H posted the following photo of himself with new NXT Champion Bobby Roode, noting the road to NXT Takeover: Orlando starts now.
  NXT Takeover: Orlando takes place at the Amway Center on Saturday, April 1st, the night before Wrestlemania 33.Finished the first @WWENXT tapings of the @REALBobbyRoode era. The road to #NXTTakeOver: Orlando begins… #WeAreNXT pic.twitter
  
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• What Do We Do Without Seth Freakin Rollins

  02-02-2017 05:31
  
  Could it be true that we are without Seth Rollins for a second consecutive WrestleMania?  For the time being, it does appear that is indeed the case.
  Samoa Joe brutally attacked Seth at the conclusion of RAW on Monday night and left Seth walking away on crutches having injured the same knee Seth rebuilt last year.
  I will admit this to me was a work in the beginning.  The plot was thickening with the addition of Joe and the knee for Seth would build up a great storyline going into Wres
  
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• The Latest Backstage News On Seth Rollins’ Injury & Possible Return Timetable, Highlights From Tonight’s NXT (Videos)

  02-02-2017 05:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Seth Rollins is believed to have torn his MCL in his right knee. The injury is believed to occur when Samoa Joe took Rollins down to apply the Coquina Clutch; this is the same knee he had reconstructive surgery on in 2015. Early reports speculate Rollins will be sidelined this time for about eight weeks, which is close to Wrestlemania 33, but does not completely rule him out at this time.
  As not
  
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• Latest Backstage News On Seth Rollins’ Injury, When it Might Have Happened and Possible Return Timetable, Samoa Joe PPV Plans

  02-02-2017 05:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins
  The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting Seth Rollins is believed to have torn his MCL in his right knee. The injury is believed to have occured when Samoa Joe took Rollins down to apply the Coquina Clutch; this is the same knee he had reconstructive surgery on in 2015. Early reports speculate Rollins will be sidelined this time for about eight weeks, which is close to Wrestlemania 33, but does not completely rule him out at this time.
  
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• Speculation on a Possible Tag Team Match for John Cena at WrestleMania 33, News on Samoa Joe Plans Following Today’s WWE Meeting

  02-02-2017 05:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage)
  As we noted earlier in the week, despite John Cena winning his 16th World Title at WWE Royal Rumble this past Sunday night, current plans for The Champ at WrestleMania 33 likely “wouldn’t be celebrated by fans”, and are “not necessarily good news.” While the preceding quotes don’t offer much detail, the theory is that whatever match Cena has is likely something most fans won’t really like.
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• WWE Looking Into Hosting Asian Tournament, New NXT TV Taping Date Announced, Big Match Announced For WrestleCon

  02-02-2017 04:52 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT
  A new set of NXT TV tapings will take place on April 5th at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. NXT will also be hosting a taping on the University of Central Florida campus in three weeks on February 22nd.
  WWE
  According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is contacting talent in Asia regarding another tournament format show. It was noted a few weeks ago that WWE was looking at hosting an Asian and Latin American tournament similar to the UK tournament, and they have been in
  
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• WWE NXT TV Taping Results From 2/1 – Three Weeks Worth of *Spoilers*

  02-02-2017 04:21 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Source: Jacob Cohen
  The following results are tonight’s NXT TV taping results from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida and will air this month on WWE Network:
  Mandy Rose defeated Dori Prange– Prange is the new ring name for Heidi Lovelace
  Sanity defeated the Bollywood Boyz– Killian Dain won the match himself as Wolfe never tagged in. Nikki Cross calls out Asuka after the match, and Eric Young says since he humbled Tye Dillinger at NXT Takeover: San Antonio, Dillinger b
  
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• Myss Fortune’s Tarot Deck: Wrestling Superstars as Major Tarot Cards

  02-02-2017 04:17
  
   Greetings friends, foes and my darling 4tune8s!
  Myss4tune has arrived and today my gaze is focused on . . . ‘other worlds’.
  With the 2017 Royal Rumble already behind us – (which Roman Reigns *ruined* by the way) – and WrestleMania building nicely, I got thinking about the futures and fates of our stars and suddenly the veil started to lift and it hit me – what if our Superstars were tarot cards?
  Amid my other troves of long suffering obsessions and draws, I ab
  
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• WWE Live Event Results From Hidalgo, Texas (1/30): Four Title Matches, Cena Defends Against Styles & Corbin

  02-02-2017 04:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Source: PWInsider.com 
  The following results are the WWE live event results from Monday’s Smackdown branded event at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas:
  Heath Slater & Rhyno & The Usos defeated Breezango & The Ascension
  Kalisto defeated Curt Hawkins
  Dolph Ziggler defeated Apollo Crews
  Nikki Bella and Naomi defeated Natalya and Carmella
  WWE Intercontinental ChampionshipDean Ambrose (c) defeated The Miz
  WWE Smackdown
  
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• How is Tyler Bate Feeling After His WWE NXT Debut?, Corey Graves Tribute Airs Tonight (Videos), Celebration on NXT Next Week

  02-02-2017 03:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Celebration Taking Place on NXT Next Week
  Next week’s edition of WWE NXT will feature a “glorious” celebration for new WWE NXT Champion Bobby Roode:The most #glorious celebration in #WWENXT history? YOU be the judge, NEXT WEEK! @REALBobbyRoode pic.twitter.com/ByAGkGcLk0
  — WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 2, 2017How is Tyler Bate Feeling After His WWE NXT Debut?
  As seen on WWE NXT tonight, WWE UK Champion Tyler Bate made his NXT TV deb
  
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• Next WWE United Kingdom Championship Defense Confirmed, Triple H Comments On The Authors Of Pain As Tag Champs (Photo)

  02-02-2017 02:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE United Kingdom Championship
  Tyler Bate will defend the WWE United Kingdom Championship on an upcoming episode of NXT against Trent Seven. The match was taped at tonight’s NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.
  Bate is already appearing on NXT TV as he had a match on tonight’s episode that aired on WWE Network, facing off with Oney Lorcan. The match was taped last weekend during NXT Takeover: San Antonio.
  Authors Of Pain
  Triple H posted the following phot
  
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